Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Beyond brand personality. A multidimensional perspective of self-congruence

ABSTRACT Consumers strongly prefer brands that resonate with their own self-concepts, life tasks, themes, and concerns; in response, brands increasingly seek to connect with multiple aspects of their target marketsʻ self-concepts. Considering these ongoing developments, current conceptualisations of self-congruity in marketing may be inadequate, in that they tend to feature a unidimensional construct, based primarily on personality. Therefore, the current article proposes and confirms the appropriateness of a multidimensional conceptualisation of the self-concept, adopted from psychology literature, that is comprised of personality, beliefs, interests, social roles, aspirations, and abilities. For managers, this article shows how expanding self-congruity dimensions beyond personality provides opportunities for evoking stronger perceptions of congruence among consumers.
Acrylamide Elimination by Lactic Acid Bacteria: Screening, Optimization, In Vitro Digestion and Mechanism

Acrylamide is a toxic compound that is formed in cooked carbohydrate-rich food. Baking, roasting, frying, and grilling are cooking methods that cause its formation in the presence of reducing sugar and asparagine. To prevent acrylamide formation or to remove it after its formation, scientists have been trying to understand acrylamide formation pathways, and methods of prevention and removal. Therefore, this study aimed to: (1) screen newly isolated LAB for acrylamide removal, (2) optimize conditions (pH, temperature, time, salt) of the acrylamide removal for selected LAB isolates using Box-Behnken design (BBD), (3) investigate the acrylamide removal abilities of selected LAB isolates under the in vitro digestion conditions using INFO-GEST2.0 model, and (4) explore the mechanism of the acrylamide removal using scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), zeta potential, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) measurement, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Forty strains were tested in MRS broth, where Streptococcus lutetiensis and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum had the highest capability of acrylamide removal by 39% and 26%, respectively. To enhance the binding ability, both strains were tested under controlled conditions of pH (4.5, 5.5 and 6.5), temperature (32 °C, 37 °C and 42 °C), time (14, 18 and 22 h), and NaCl (0%, 1.5% and 3% w/v) using Box-Behnken design (BBD). Both strains removed more acrylamide in the range of 35–46% for S. lutetiensis and 45–55% for L. plantarum. After testing the bacterial binding ability, both strains were exposed to a simulated gastrointestinal tract environment, removing more than 30% of acrylamide at the gastric stage and around 40% at the intestinal stage. To understand the mechanism of removal, LAB cells were characterized via scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) techniques. Cell charges were characterized by zeta potential and functional groups analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results indicated that increasing cell wall thickness improved acrylamide adsorption capacity. Both FTIR and EDS indicated that functional groups C=O, C-O, and N-H were associated with acrylamide adsorption.
Teaching Esp in Some Departments of the Prishtina University “Hasan Prishtina”

In this paper teaching ESP at some of the different faculties of the University of Prishtina “Hasan Prishtina” will be examined and analysed. The emphasis is on the importance of teaching English for Specific Purposes and how it is going to benefit the students in their future occupations. Unfortunately ESP is not taught properly in various study directions, or instead of teaching ESP, EGP (English for General Purposes) is taught which does not meet the professional requirements of the present time. This will be shown through the available syllabi of some faculties which will allow a comparison between them. Therefore this research should serve as a motivation for all English teachers in higher education for further development and betterment of teaching ESP. It also should encourage them to share their experiences and difficulties with other teachers by organizing regular meetings where many problems of teaching ESP could be solved effectively by discussing them in a cooperative way, and it would certainly improve their future work. DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2016. v5n1p65
Ductal Carcinoma In situ Manageable by Active Surveillance

Background: The widespread use of mammography for breast cancer screening has increased the detection of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), leading to breast cancer overdiagnosis. In this study, we investigated the clinicopathological characteristics of DCIS to determine whether it could be managed by active surveillance. Methods: We analyzed 613 invasive ductal carcinomas (IDCs) and 220 DCIS removed by surgery in 2012. Using cancer mapping diagrams of the surgical specimens, we classified the IDC lesions into four groups according to the proportion of intraductal components: group A (≤25%), group B (>25%– ≤50%), group C (>50%–≤75%), and group D (>75%). We characterized group D and identified the DCIS cases with the same characteristics. Results: There were 273 IDC lesions in group A (44.5%), 112 in group B (18.3%), 74 in group C (12.1%), and 154 in group D (25.1%). Compared with the other three groups, the group D included significantly more nuclear grade 1 lesions (P = 0.006), more comedo-type (P = 0.030), and more hormone receptor-negative and HER2-positive subtypes (P < 0.001). Only one DCIS lesion had all these three characteristics. Conclusions: In this study, we assumed that IDCs with a predominant intraductal component had taken a long time to invade, and we used the proportion of intraductal components as an index of the time for invasion. Since the number of DCIS lesions exhibiting the same characteristics as the IDC lesions was too small, we could not make any conclusion on DCIS overdiagnosis.
Effect of the Morphology Measuring Methods of Coconut Fiber on the Determination of Mechanical Tensile Properties

ABSTRACT This study is intended to improve the methodology to calculate the tensile properties of natural coconut fiber and increasing confidence in the use of sustainable natural fibers as reinforcing in composites used for different components in the naval industry. Coconut fiber is an agribusiness by-product that has been shown to have the potential for the development of new materials. The morphology of different species of coconut fiber was studied, and their mechanical tensile properties were determined. The coconut fibers were tested under direct tension in a universal testing machine, and the cross-sectional area of the fibers was calculated using images obtained in an optical microscope and a scanning electron microscope. The study assessed the incidence of key factors to determine coconut fiber mechanical tensile properties including different area measuring methods and the percentage of lumens present through an image analysis software called ImageJ. The results indicate that coconut fiber has a round-shaped cross-section, and the percentage of lumens is between 15% and 27%. Therefore, the effective area is reduced increasing the fiber’s ultimate resistance to tension.
Functional outcome of distal tibia fracture fixation with locking compression plate (LCP) using MIPO technique in a tertiary care hospital in eastern India

Background: The precarious blood supply and the scarcity of soft tissue envelope and the proximity to ankle joint makes the treatment of distal tibia fractures challenging. Over the years multiple modalities ranging from conservative measures to surgical interventions have been marred by an array of complications. Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis minimises soft tissue compromise while maintaining vascular integrity of the fractured fragments and the preserves the osteogenic haematoma. While using locking compression plate allows uncomplicated fracture healing and early return to function by providing a rigid biomechanical construct. Methods: A total of 32 patients with distal tibial fractures treated by MIPO technique with LCP fixation were studied from August 2017 to May 2019 and were followed up at regular intervals for a period of 36 weeks. Result: All fractures united within a range of 14-24 weeks and the mean time of radiological union/ weight bearing was 16.72 weeks. Superficial skin infection was observed in two patients (5.5%) which settled down well with antibiotics and antiseptic dressing. Conclusion: MIPO technique using LCP offers an attractive option for the management of closed fractures of the distal tibia while preserving the blood supply of soft tissue and bone as compared to the other treatment options. This study recommends its usage in such complex injuries.
Does a virtual trip evoke travelers’ nostalgia and derive intentions to visit the destination, a similar destination, and share?: Nostalgia-motivated tourism

ABSTRACT By applying the SOR paradigm, this study attempted to investigate how various aspects of a virtual trip enhance travelers’ immersion in the virtual trip and arouse nostalgia, which creates their future visit intentions. Findings of the study indicated that authenticity and sensorial components of virtual trips positively influenced travelers’ immersion and generated nostalgia, thereby increasing their revisit intention and intention to visit a similar destination. The moderating effects of travel personality between travelers’ nostalgia and behavioral intentions were found. This study provides insights on how to utilize virtual trips as a marketing tool.
Long‐term morbidity and mortality in patients with Cushing's syndrome

Increased multisystem morbidity and mortality in patients with Cushing's syndrome comprise clinical problems and challenges, both at the time of diagnosis and in remission. Relevant comorbidities and clinical problems include hypertension, diabetes, overweight, myopathy and a high risk for acute complications such as infections and venous thrombembolism. Although there are therapy recommendations for most of these comorbidities, there is a lack of large, prospective studies to confirm and optimise them. Mortality is especially high during active disease and within the first year after diagnosis, as a result of cardiovascular events, infections and suicide. All in all, interdisciplinary therapy management is important for reducing morbidity and mortality over the long‐term.
Striatal gray matter volumes, externalizing traits, and N-back task performance: An exploratory study of sex differences using the human connectome project data

The striatum is implicated in externalizing traits and cognitive dysfunction. The ventral and dorsal striatal subregions may play differentiable roles in externalizing behaviors and executive functions. We employed voxel-based morphometry to estimate the striatal gray matter volumes (GMVs) of 968 young adults (510 women) of the Human Connectome Project. We examined sex differences in striatal GMVs, tested how striatal GMVs related to an externalizing trait (Extn), and 2-back memory efficiency (Eff2), and examined whether these relationships exhibited sex differences. Men showed significantly higher ventral striatum (VS) and lentiform nucleus (LN) GMVs as well as higher Extn and Eff2 than women. Across all subjects, greater caudate and LN GMVs were correlated significantly with lower Eff2 though with limited effect sizes (r = −0.140, p < .001 and r = −0.093, p = .004, respectively) and the latter correlation was carried primarily by women (z = −3.070, p = .002, slope test). VS GMV showed positive correlation with Extn (r = 0.085, p = .008). Together, striatal GMVs are significantly but only weakly associated with externalizing behaviors and cognitive dysfunction in young adults. As key hubs of the fronto-striatal circuits, the ventral and dorsal striatum may contribute differently to externalizing psychopathology.
Does digital advertising affect vote choice? Evidence from a randomized field experiment

Despite the increasing sums devoted to online political advertising, our understanding of the persuasive effects of such advertising is limited. We report the results of a ZIP code level randomized field experiment conducted over Facebook and Instagram during the 2018 U.S. midterm elections in Florida. The ads, produced by a Democratic-leaning political action committee, were designed to spur Democratic vote share and were seen more than 1.1 million times with over 100,000 full views. This wide saturation notwithstanding, we find that these advertisements had very small estimated effects on Democratic vote share at the precinct level (−0.04 percentage points, SE: 0.85 points). Our results underline the challenges of political persuasion via digital advertisements, particularly in competitive electoral contexts.
EVALUATION OF PROGRAM DEATH 1 (PD-1) AND PD-1 LIGAND (PD-L1) EXPRESSIONS IN HISTOLOGICAL SUBTYPES OF PRIMARY EXTRANODAL NON HODGKIN LYMPHOMA.

Programmed death 1 (PD-1) protein and its ligands, PD-L1 are two proteins that have been widely studied in many solid tumours. However, only limited observations were made in lymphomas, which were mainly Hodgkin lymphomas. We aimed to evaluate the expressions of PD-1 in the tumour microenvironment and PD-L1 in the tumour cells of primary extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma (peNHL). A cross-sectional study using 87 archived formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue blocks from patients diagnosed with peNHL. Immunohistochemistry stainings for PD-1 and PD-L1 were done. The protein expressions were evaluated microscopically. The association between expressions of the PD-1 and PD-L1 with the histological subtypes of peNHL were statistically analysed. 46 (52.9%) of the cases had a negative expression of PD-L1 in the tumour cells and 57 (65.5%) had positive PD-1 expression in the tumour microenvironment. Significant associations were found between PD-1 and PD-L1 expressions with subtypes of peNHL (p<0.05). Positive expressions of both proteins were found in diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Our study explored the expressions of PD-1 and PD-L1 in peNHL that has demonstrated a significant association of PD-1 and PD-L1 expressions with subtypes of peNHL, which may provide additional information to the future study of these proteins.
Identification of Open-Switch and Short-Switch Failure of Multilevel Inverters through DWT and ANN Approach using LabVIEW

In recent times, multilevel inverters are given high priority in many large industrial drive applications. However, the reliability of multilevel inverters are mainly affected by the failure of power electronic switches. In this paper, open-switch and short-switch failure of multilevel inverters and its identification using a high performance diagnostic system is discussed. Experimental and simulation studies were carried out on five level cascaded H-Bridge multilevel inverter and its output voltage waveforms were analyzed at different switch fault cases and at different modulation index values. Salient frequency domain features of the output voltage signal were extracted using the discrete wavelet transform multi resolution signal decomposition technique. Real time application of the proposed fault diagnostic system was implemented through the LabVIEW software. Artificial neural network was trained offline using the Matlab software and the resultant network parameters were transferred to LabVIEW real time system. In the proposed system, it is possible to precisely identify the individual faulty switch (may be due to open-switch (or) short-switch failure) of multilevel inverters.
Practitioner survey and measurement error in manual bicycle and pedestrian count programs

ABSTRACT Manual bicycle and pedestrian count programs that involve community volunteers can be a low-cost means to collect nonmotorized traffic data while providing opportunity for public involvement. The purposes of this study were to investigate why communities are performing manual counts and estimate the degree of measurement error associated with conducting manual counts. An online questionnaire was sent to transportation specialists across the United States. There were 92 responses received from 25 states. Eleven communities were contacted for phone interviews. Information about community volunteers, scheduling and logistics, data collection techniques, and reasons for conducting manual counts were summarized. Some of the reasons cited by the survey respondents for conducting manual counts seem unrealistic and possibly flawed. Measurement error was assessed through a controlled field experiment with 25 counters at five intersections. Lower measurement error rates were observed when using a four-movement data collection technique compared to a more complicated 12-movement technique; however, the differences were not statistically significant. The overall median absolute percent error for the 12-movement technique was 27% and 7% for bicyclists and pedestrians, respectively. The field experiment showed no consistent increases in measurement error when counters were assigned to collect additional information, such as sex of traveler or whether bicyclists wore helmets.
Aggregate Fluctuations in a Model of Indivisible Labor Supply with Endogenous Workweek Length

This paper presents an extension of the classical indivisible labor supply model of Rogerson (1988) and Hansen (1985). The model allows a (cid:133)rm to choose hours as well as employment in the presence of a nonlinear mapping from hours worked to labor services and employment frictions. Households take as given state-dependent hours per worker and make intertemporal labor supply decisions along the extensive margin. The model is able to connect the micro elasticity to aggregate (cid:135)uctuations and macro elasticities, in contrast to pure indivisible labor models, while generating empirically reasonable extensive-margin Frisch elasticities.
Thermoplastic matrix material influences on the mechanical performance of additively manufactured carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic composites

Materials design and development continue to be more relevant as applications continue to rise for additively manufactured carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic (CFRP) composites. Plastic matrixes bond and protect the fiber and help to transfer load through the composite to support intended applications. This makes it more necessary to understand the influences of thermoplastic matrixes on the mechanical performance of the composites fabricated through the additive manufacturing (AM) technique. This study investigated Acrylonitrile–Butadiene–Styrene (ABS) and Polyamide (PA) matrixes, which represent the bulk of the amorphous and semicrystalline engineering-grade thermoplastics matrixes, respectively, used in CFRP composite applications. Mechanical properties: tensile, compression, flexural, and thermal properties were examined, with the results showing the thermoplastic matrixes compositions and morphologies influences on the mechanical properties. The CF-PA was found to offer superior strength, ductility, and toughness because of their close-packed ordered lamellar matrix morphology, while the CF-ABS was found to offer superior modulus because of their loose morphology which more easily rearrange in reaction to stress upon elastic deformation. The mechanical properties results were reinforced by the fracture failure modes and the thermal analysis results which showed the CF-PA composite’s ability to withstand higher mechanical performance and temperatures before failure.
Development of Research-Based Modules in Educational Psychology Lectures to Improve Creativity

Mahasiswa harus memiliki kreativitas yang tinggi agar dapat memenuhi kebutuhan dunia kerja. Kenyataannya, kreativitas mahasiswa masih rendah dan belum ada produk berupa modul berbasis riset yang dapat meningkatkan kreativitas mahasiswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana perancangan modul berbasis riset pada mata kuliah psikologi pendidikan untuk meningkatkan kreativitas mahasiswa IAIN Batusangkar yang memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis dan efektif. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian dan pengembangan. Subyek penelitian adalah 30 orang mahasiswa Jurusan PIAUD semester II yang sedang mengambil mata kuliah psikologi pendidikan. Proses pengembangan dilakukan dalam empat tahap, yaitu pendefinisian, perancangan, pengembangan dan diseminasi. Proses validasi dilakukan oleh 2 orang pakar materi psikologi pendidikan anak usia dini dan 1 orang ahli media. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa modul psikologi pendidikan berbasis riset telah memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis dan efektif untuk meningkatkan kreativitas kognitif maupun nonkognitif
Water for irrigation at the Antônio Conselheiro settlement, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Irrigation is an essential technology for the increase in productivity, improvement of quality of produce, increase in producers’ income, and the good quality of water is fundamental for the success of those benefits. The presence of salts in high concentrations may cause salinization of the soil, toxicity in plants and damage to irrigation equipment, such as sprinkler clogging, which causes environmental and economic losses. This study aimed at characterizing and classifying the quality of water for irrigation in the Antônio Conselheiro Settlement (AAC, in Portuguese) area, located in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Samples were monthly collected from the main water sources in the area, the Sepotuba and Juba rivers, and Tarumã creek, from October 2014 to September 2015. The assessed variables were bicarbonate, calcium, chlorides, electric conductivity, magnesium, pH, and sodium. The results were compared with the parameters established in the literature and were used to classify the waters by means of the Piper diagram and the United States Salinity Laboratory (USSL) diagram. Out of the assessed variables, only electric conductivity, pH and SAR presented restrictions to use in irrigation. The Piper diagram classification indicates the presence of chloride sodic waters (59%), bicarbonate sodic waters (38%), and mixed chloride waters (3%). Good or excellent waters were found in 88.2%. Therefore, the water available in the AAC area, in surface and underground sources, may be used in sprinkler and localized irrigation systems without major harm to the soil or to the crops.
Investigating the use of diffuse reflectance spectroscopy to identify shuntodynia

Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) is a well-established technology for quantitative, non-invasive, and rapid measurement of tissue hemodynamics. We used DRS scans collected between 450-700 nm using a single-channel fiber optical probe in hydrocephalus pediatric patients with implanted shunts to investigate whether idiopathic pain experienced at the shunt site was identifiable in hemodynamic signatures from measurements. The relationship between the presence of shunt-related pain by were examined using localized DRS measurements using an optical probe with short source-detector separation. DRS scans were collected at seven different sites around the implanted shunt and from a matched contralateral site, from subjects during routine clinical visits. Reflectance data were processed using an inverse Monte Carlo model to translate each DRS spectrum into the wavelength averaged scattering coefficient, the total hemoglobin concentration, and vascular blood oxygen saturation. DRS variables from acquired measurements were examined across patient groups using statistical t-tests. Preliminary results indicate a reduced hemoglobin saturation for subjects presenting with shuntodynia and need to be examined in greater detail to identify whether these optical signals indicate early-development of pressure injuries in tissues.