Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
SME Review and Analysis The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Employee Satisfaction, Employee Engagement and Employee Retention

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a critical philosophy and a strategy that affects employee attitudes. While much of the CSR research focuses on the relationship between CSR activities and external customers, relatively few studies examine the impact of CSR from the perspective of employees. This study examined the effect of CSR on employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. Data was collected from 300 employees working in cement companies of Pakistan. A questionnaire was used to collect data and all scales were adopted from previous studies. Convenience sampling technique was used and respondents include both managerial as well as non-managerial staff members of the cement companies. The respondents were asked to rate their opinions on a five point Likert scale ranging from 1 strongly disagree to 5 strongly agree. Employees were contacted personally and questionnaires were collected three weeks after distribution. Out of 4000 questionnaires distributed, 300 responses were collected. SPSS was used to analyze the data. Through regression analysis, the study found that CSR was positively associated with employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and retention. These findings are very meaningful for decision makers and researchers. It depicts that organizations can enhance their employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention through involving themselves in social activities for instance, identifying needs of the community and fulfilling them, working for better environment, involving in employee welfare, producing quality products for customers and complying with government rules and regulations and working within legal ambiance. All these activities significantly and positively influences employee positive behaviors and improve organizational performance.
Intolerance of Uncertainty as a Mediator between Psychological Flexibility and Future Anxiety among Vocational High School Students

This study explores the relationship between psychological flexibility and future anxiety mediated by intolerance of uncertainty in students of SMK PGRI 3 Malang. The future is an uncertain situation so that it can raise future anxiety if an individual does not have psychological flexibility and perceptual ability and responds to uncertain situations well. The research subjects were students of class XII SMK PGRI 3 Malang with a sample of 170 students (126 boys and 44 girls). The results of this study indicate that there is a significant negative relationship between psychological flexibility with future anxiety, there is a positive and significant relationship between psychological flexibility with intolerance of uncertainty, there is a positive relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and future anxiety, and there is a negative relationship indirectly between psychological flexibility and future anxiety through intolerance of uncertainty.
Diffusion of 1-Lactam Antibiotics Through the Porin Channels of Escherichia coli K-12

Diffusion rates of various I8-lactam antibiotics through the OmpF and OmpC porin channels of Escherichia coli K-12 were measured by the use of reconstituted proteoliposomes. The results can be interpreted on the basis of the gross physicochemical properties of the antibiotics along the following lines. (i) As noted previously (Nikaido et al., J. Bacteriol., 153:232-240, 1983), there was a monotonous dependence of the penetration rate on the hydrophobicity of the molecule among the classical monoanionic I-lactams, and a 10-fold increase in the octanol-water partition coefficient of the uncharged molecule decreased the penetration rate by a factor of 5 to 6. (ii) Compounds with exceptionally bulky side chains, such as mezlocillin, piperacillin, and cefoperazone, showed much slower penetration rates than expected from their hydrophobicity. (iii) The substituted oxime side chain on the a-carbon of the substituent group at position 7 of the cephem nucleus decreased the penetration rate almost by an order of magnitude; this appears to be largely due to the steric effect. (iv) The presence of a methoxy group at position 7 of the cephalosporins also reduced the penetration rate by 20%, probably also due to the steric hindrance. (v) Zwitterionic compounds penetrated very rapidly, and the correlation between the rate and hydrophobicity appeared to be much weaker than with the monoanionic compounds. Imipenem showed the highest permeability among the compounds tested, presumably due, at least in part, to its compact molecular structure. (vi) Compounds with two negative charges penetrated more slowly than did analogs with only one negatively charged
Postnatal care service utilization and associated factors among women in Goba woreda, Bale zone, Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study

Background: Postnatal care of mothers is essential to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. Providing postnatal care to recently delivered mothers is quite essential. The aim of the study was to determine the postnatal care utilization and associated factors among women who gave birth in the last 12 months in Goba woreda, Bale Zone, Ethiopia, 2020. Subjects and Method: A community based quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted in Goba woreda from March to April, 2020 among reproductive age group mothers who gave birth the in last 12 months prior this data collection. In this study 422 subjects were conducted using Lottery method to select them. The independent variables were socio-demo-graphics charctestics and obstetrics’ health related factors with outcome variable of postnatal care service utilization. Binary and multivariable logistic regressions analysis were computed to evaluate the factors associated with postnatal care services utilization. Results: In this study a total of 422 women were interviewed with a response rate of 100%. Out of the total respondents, 178 (42.2%) utilized postnatal care service after delivery within six weeks of their last birth. Educational level of mothers (OR= 1.96; 95% CI= 1.06 to 3.62; p= 0.050) maternal knowledge on postpartum danger sign & symptoms (OR= 1.78; 95% CI= 1.16 to 2.72; p= 0.010) pregnancy desire (OR= 1.89; 95% CI= 1.67 to 3.35; p= 0.050) ANC visit (OR= 2.80; 95% CI= 1.32 to 5.97; p= 0.010) and place of deliver (OR= 2.09; 95% CI= 1.30 to 3.34; p= 0.010) had showed statistical significant association with postnatal care utilization. Conclusion: More than half of respondents in Goba woreda were not utilized postnatal care service. Maternal educational status, maternal knowledge on postnatal danger signs and symptom, pregnancy desire for youngest child, ANC attendance and place of delivery found to be independent predictors for PNC service utilization.
Conflict of Interest in Spine Research Reporting Please share how this access benefits you. Your story matters

Background: Medical studies are more likely to report favorable findings when a conflict of interest is declared. We aim to quantify and determine the effect of author disclosure of conflict of interest on scientific reporting. Methods: Abstracts from an international spine research meeting (North American Spine Society 2010) were selected that specifically evaluated a device, biologic, or proprietary procedure. They were then made anonymous to reviewers. An item of interest was established in each of the abstracts in order to standardize evaluation. Next, three blinded reviewers independently rated the abstracts as favorable, neutral, or unfavorable with regard to the item of interest. Additionally, the blinded reviewers attempted to predict whether a related disclosure was made. The meeting disclosure index was used to tabulate the minimum US dollar value attributable to disclosures. Results: Of the 344 total abstracts, 76 met inclusion criteria. In 79%, a related conflict of interest was reported. The amount of the disclosure was incompletely reported in 30% of cases. Where available, it averaged a cumulative minimum of $219,634 USD per abstract. The results of the abstracts were judged to be favorable, neutral, and unfavorable in 63%, 32% and 5% of abstracts, respectively. There was no correlation between the presence of a related disclosure and the findings of the studies (p =0.81), although interpretation of this is limited by a small sample size and an overall apparent bias to report favorable studies. Additionally, the blinded reviewers were unable to predict whether a related disclosure was made (p= 0.40). Conclusion: No association existed between the presence of a related disclosure and the results of the studies. While the actual compliance with reporting a potential conflict of interest is unable to be determined, the value amount related to the disclosures made was inadequately reported according to meeting guidelines.
Cell Tumors Mediated Immune Recognition of Human B - Elevation of c-MYC Disrupts HLA Class II

Elevated levels of the transcription factor c-myc are strongly associated with various cancers, and in particular B cell lymphomas. Although many of c-MYC’s functions have been elucidated, its effect on the presentation of Ag through the HLA class II pathway has not been reported previously. This is an issue of considerable importance, given the low immunogenicity of many c-MYC– positive tumors. We report in this paper that increased c-MYC expression has a negative effect on the ability of B cell lymphomas to functionally present Ags/peptides to CD4 + T cells. This defect was associated with alterations in the expression of distinct cofactors as well as interactions of antigenic peptides with class II molecules required for the presentation of class II–peptide complexes and T cell engagement. Using early passage Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) tumors and transformed cells, we show that compared with B lymphoblasts, BL cells express decreased levels of the class II editor HLA-DM, lysosomal thiol-reductase GILT, and a 47-kDa enolase-like protein. Functional Ag presentation was partially restored in BL cells treated with a c-MYC inhibitor, demonstrating the impact of this oncogene on Ag recognition. This restoration of HLA class II–mediated Ag presentation in early passage BL tumors/cells was linked to enhanced HLA-DM expression and a concurrent decrease in HLA-DO in BL cells. Taken together, these results reveal c-MYC exerts suppressive effects at several critical checkpoints in Ag presentation, which contribute to the immunoevasive properties of BL tumors. The Journal of Immunology , 2015, 194: 000–000.
Effect of biochar particle size and biofertilizers on lentil ( Lense culinarous M.) yield and available fractions of soil nutrients

Suitable management techniques are required to improve soil nutrient availability and crop yield. This study evaluated biochar particle sizes (<2 mm, 2-5 mm and 5-10 mm) in combination with rhizobia inocula (Biozote-N (Rhizobium leguminosarum (BZ)) and Rhizogold (a mixture of Rhizobium leguminosarum with other plant growth promoting bacteria (RG)) for enhancing lentils yield and nutrients availability in a low fertility alfisol using randomized complete block split plot design during Winter 2015-16. Biochar with lowest particle size (< 2 mm) showed the maximum 13, 17, 6 and 17% increase in bundle weight, straw yield, grain yield and thousand grain weight, respectively, and 27, 43 and 18% increase in soil mineral nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) status, respectively, compared to no Biochar plots. The Bizote-N inoculation improved the grain yield by 4%. Combination of Bizote-N and the biochar smallest particle size (< 2 mm) resulted in more mineral N content. The extractable K was highest at < 2 mm particle size and no biofertilizer treatment followed by Bizote-N inoculation. It was concluded that the Biozote-N performance was consistent with the lowest biochar particle size (< 2 mm)
Value of Certifications when Seeking Construction Employment

ABSTRACT Construction graduates and professionals have many professional-development and educational options available. This study explores a range of certifications and evaluates their value to individuals seeking advertised construction management employment. The study analyzed 300 job postings for three US regions across construction industry sectors and job levels. Results indicate that employers prefer applicants to have certification(s) 16% of the time, with increasing preference at the more senior levels. Project Management Professional (PMP), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) credentials were the most frequently requested, with OSHA being most preferred at the junior level. Contributions of this research include (1) identification of observable and statistically significant trends for certifications on construction job postings and (2) development of a method to assess the relative value of various certifications. While findings quantifying value may or may not be generalizable, they demonstrate a method for comparison, as well as confirm that certifications, to a limited extent, are a differentiator in the construction hiring process, particularly at more senior levels. Findings are beneficial for recent graduates and current professionals seeking career advancement, and also inform training and academic programs striving to provide construction career-specific competencies.
Psychosocial Correlates of Cognitive Function in the Elderly: A Biobehavioral Approach

Objectives: Psychological stress, depression, and loneliness are associated with adverse cognitive health outcomes in a rapidly growing aging population. Prolonged activation of the HPA axis with elevated salivary cortisol is associated with poor cognitive function. This purpose of this pilot study was to examine correlates between psychological stress, depression, loneliness, and cognitive function from a biobehavioral perspective and enhance understanding of how salivary biomarkers are related to cognitive function in an elderly population. Method: Data were cross-sectionally collected from 71 community-dwelling elderly (mean age 86.4). Stress, depression, loneliness, and cognitive function were measured with standardized instruments, and saliva samples were collected for salivary cortisol and DHEA. Results: Stress and loneliness were significantly and negatively correlated with global cognitive function ( r = -.25, r = -.30, both p = < .05) and executive function ( r = -.26, r = -.40, both p < .05). Cortisol showed a significant negative correlation with executive function ( r = -.30, p <.05), despite non-significant correlations with psychosocial variables. Conclusion: Loneliness, stress, and cortisol seem to be important biobehavioral variables on cognitive function in the elderly. Additional biobehavioral research is needed with more diverse study participants, longitudinal research designs, and other relevant biomarkers for cognitive functions. With increasing longevity, biobehavioral interactions and cognitive function will remain a significant area of research in the elderly and better understanding of such interactions may reduce adverse burdens in the aging population.
Identi cation of GROWTH-REGULATING FACTOR Transcription Factor Family Involved in Leaf Growth Regulation in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

Bin Zhang National Engineering Research Center for Vegetables, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science Yanan Tong China Three Gorges University Kangsheng Luo China Three Gorges University Zhaodong Zhai Shandong Normal University Xue Liu National Engineering Research Center for Vegetables, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science Zhenying Shi Chinese Academy of Sciences Dechun Zhang China Three Gorges University Dayong Li (  lidayong@nercv.org ) National Engineering Research Center for Vegetables, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Science
Hausdorﬀ dimension of hairs and ends

We study entire transcendental maps f of ﬁnite order, such that all the singularities of f − 1 are contained in a compact subset of the immediate basin B of an attracting ﬁxed point of f . Then the Julia set of f consists of disjoint curves tending to inﬁnity (hairs), attached to the unique point accessible from B (endpoint of the hair). We prove that the Hausdorﬀ dimension of the set of endpoints of the hairs is equal to 2, while the union of the hairs without endpoints has Hausdorﬀ dimension 1, which generalizes the result for exponential maps. Moreover, we show that for every entire transcendental map of ﬁnite order from class B (i. e. with bounded set of singularities) the Hausdorﬀ dimension of the Julia set is equal to 2.
Investigation of subsurface characteristics by using a Vs30 parameter and a combination of the HVSR and SPAC methods for microtremor arrays

Palu City is an active seismic area in Indonesia due to the very active Palu-Koro fault system. The development of the city area, therefore, must consider the risks induced by the seismic activities. The risk assessment has to be supported by information on subsurface characteristics. The aim of this study is to investigate the characteristics of the subsurface of the area by considering the value of V s30 (top 30 m shear-wave velocity). This parameter has been related to the estimation of the site’s ground shaking during the occurrence of an earthquake. The measurements taken in the deep soil sediment include the microtremor array, using the spatial auto correlations (SPAC) method, as well as the site’s dominant period measurement, using the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) method. All these parameters were local site parameters, which could be subsequently related to a description of the potential impact in an area near to the epicenter. The measurement of V s30 was conducted in collaboration between the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (Badan Meteorologi, Klimatologi, dan Geofisika) (BMKG) and the University of Indonesia (Universitas Indonesia) (UI); the overall surveys included V s30 measurements at 44 sites, microtremor array surveys at 10 sites, and the dominant period measurements at 74 sites. The overall results indicated that there is a good correlation between V s30 and the dominant period. In general, Palu City is predominantly a class-D site, but the northwest part of the Palu area is a class-C site. The results show that in Palu City there is a longer dominant period than in the western Palu area. The mountain to the western side of Palu shows the typical shorter dominant period or high frequency. From the microtremor array to the southeast of Palu City, that area has deeper sediment than the areas to the west or north of Palu City, with a depth of sediment of
Mangium ( Acacia mangium ) and Sengon ( Falcataria moluccana ) Smoked Woods Resistance to Subterranean Termite Attack

Indonesian logs production is mostly cut from plantation forest at young age. The timbers contain a lot of sapwood, juvenile wood, and not resistant to termite attacks. Smoked wood has improved to be more resistant to termite attack. Wood specimens of mangium (Acacia mangium) and sengon (Falcataria moluccana) were exposed during one-, two-, and three-week to smoke produced from pyrolysis of salam (Syzygium polyanthum) wood. All treated-wood specimens were exposed to subterranean termite (Coptotermes curvignathus Holmgren) under laboratory conditions according to Indonesian standard SNI 7207-2014. For comparison purposes untreated wood was also prepared. The results showed that untreated wood of mangium was moderate resistance or resistance class III, and sengon was poor resistance or resistance class IV. Smoke of salam wood could improve wood resistance to subterranean termite attack. Smoke treatments during one week for mangium and two weeks for sengon could enhance the woods becoming very resistance or resistance class I.
Size Specific Distribution Analysis of Perfluoroalkyl Substances In Atmosphere -Development and Verification

The international regulation of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) according to the Stockholm convention started in May 2001, to regulate production and use of hazardous chemicals in global scale. Perfluoro octane sulfonate was one of newly listed as emerging POPs and only one of huge group of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), it was known as “super set” of chemical tracers including more than ninety related chemicals. Comprehensive monitoring of PFASs is necessary to make reliable understanding of environmental kinetics. However, atmospheric pollution by PFASs is still unclear because their existence condition was not fully understood yet. This is a motivation to develop new sampling tool to investigate PFASs in atmosphere in this study. Capability of new sampler was evaluated using the both indoor air and ambient air. The former was carried out in air-condition room and the latter was on roadside, both investigation were carried out through a year. After above verification, international field survey using the tool was carried out. Totally thirty-eight samples was collected from eleven locations from four countries, Japan, India, China and USA. Additionally, some open ocean samples were also investigated. These sample analyses provided useful information about environmental kinetics of PFASs in atmosphere, not only in particulate matter but also in gas phase under different climate conditions. This is the first research to investigated PFASs by both gas and size distribution analysis to our knowledge.
Prospective Study of Outcome of Acute ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction with Hyponatremia and Hyperglycemia

Background : In acute ST‑elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), hyponatremia occurs due to neurohormonal activation. Magnitude of this neurohormonal change is related to the severity of myocardial damage while in patients with acute myocardial infarction, elevation of plasma glucose levels is associated with worse outcomes. The present research was undertaken to study the outcome of acute STEMI with hyponatremia and hyperglycemia. Method : Study included 102 consecutive patients with diagnosis of acute STEMI admitted in ICCU of a tertiary care centre. Risk factors, clinical presentation, demographic features, Electrocardiogram findings and type of myocardial infarction with serum sodium and blood sugar level on admission were studied with their association with death were documented. Results : The mean age of patient was 59.1±13.105 years, ranged from 24-83 years with male predominance (52.9 %). All patients were presented with chest pain (100%), while 92.15% patients presented with sweating. Maximum number of patients (44.10%) were having inferior wall MI with mortality of 10.There was significant association found between hyponatremia and death (p=0.016). Similarly, there was significant association between hyperglycaemia and mortality with p value 0.025. Out of 38 patients who had both hyponatremia and hyperglycaemia 14 patients died. Cardiogenic shock was most common complication which occurred in 13(65%) patients, while second most common was arrhythmia. Conclusion : Lower the level of serum sodium in acute STEMI patients, higher will be the mortality, while higher the blood sugar level on admission more will be the mortality among acute ST elevation MI patients.