Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Variation and the intersection of practices

Despite the prevalence of variation within social life, a vocabulary for articulating how practices vary has been underdeveloped within theories of practice. This chapter articulates analytic strategies that can be used to name and discuss different types of variation – both within and between practices – drawing upon examples from four cases: birdwatching, eating, identity verification practices and funerals. It argues that spatio-temporal, practitioner/material and conceptual intersections between practices are crucial for developing analytic approaches and vocabularies more attuned to variation within a nexus of practices, and highlights how interdependence operates through sequenced practices and cross-cutting group categories such as ‘family’.
Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan dan Besaran Premi Terhadap Tingkat Kolektibilitas dan Kepuasan Peserta sebagai Variabel Intervening pada BPJS Kesehatan Cabang Manado

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kualitas pelayanan dan besaran iuranterhadap tingkat kolektibilitas dengan kepuasan peserta sebagai variabelintervening peserta JKN-KIS segmen Pekerja Bukan Penerima Upah (PBPU) diBPJS Kesehatan Cabang Manado. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalampenelitian ini adalah metode penelitian asosiatif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif.Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta JKN-KIS BPJS Kesehatan CabangManado segmen Pekerja Bukan Penerima Upah (PBPU) di Kota Manado dengansampel sebanyak 399 orang yang diambil dengan menggunakan metodeperhitungan Slovin sebagai alat ukur. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakanadalah kuesioner dengan menggunakan instrumen skala likert. Analisis datapenelitian menggunakan Partial Least Square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwakualitas pelayanan dan kepuasan peserta berpengaruh positif terhadap tingkatkolektibilitas iuran, sedangkan besaran premi berpengaruh negatif terhadapkolektibilitas iuran. Selanjutnya kualitas pelayanan dan besaran premi berpengaruhpositif terhadap kepuasan peserta.
The Syntactic and Semantic Problems of Libyan Students in Using Phrasal Verbs to Compose English Texts

The study aimed to explore the presence of syntactic and semantic issues in the use of phrasal verbs for writing English texts among Libyan students and to explain the intrusion in the use of phrasal verbs between syntactic and semantic issues. The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with qualitative and involved 10 respondents of Libyan students studying at Semarang State University. The data were collected using a questionnaire. The researcher read fifteen English written texts and select the phrasal verbs found in the sentences of texts. The reasons why do Libyan students make such errors because English is not their mother tongue, so the Libyan students have some difficulties to speak and write derivational morphemes in English. They lack practices, and the rules in English different with Arabic, lack of knowledge about derivational morphemes. Besides that, the majority that often happens to Libyans is in the mistakes that occur due to the first overgeneralization which causes miss spelling or misconduct mistakes that have been made but have not been corrected.
A numerical study of strain localization in elasto-thermo-viscoplastic materials using radial basis function networks

This paper presents a numerical simulation of the formation and evolution of strain localization in elasto-thermo-viscoplastic materials (adiabatic shear band) by the indirect/integral radial basis function network (IRBFN) method. The effects of strain and strain rate hardening, plastic heating, and thermal softening are considered. The IRBFN method is enhanced by a new coordinate mapping which helps capture the stiff spatial structure of the resultant band. The discrete IRBFN system is integrated in time by the implicit fifth-order Runge-Kutta method. The obtained results are compared with those of the Modified Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics (MSPH) method and Chebychev Pseudo-spectral (CPS) method.
Correlation of Chest CT and RT-PCR Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2020(COVID-19) in Palestine: A Report of 200 Cases

Purpose: Prove that Computed Tomography (CT) is a more effective diagnostic tool for diagnosing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in comparison with Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) due to its higher sensitivity. Methods and materials: A total of 200 cases that had records of chest CT scans and RT-PCR tests were collected from Palestinian governmental hospitals from September to November 2020. Results: CT indicated COVID-19 in 62.5% of sample population (125 of 200) whereas RT-PCR indicated COVID-19 in 37.5% (75 of 200) cases. A P-value of 0.028 signifies the existence of a relationship between gender and CT sensitivity. Conclusion: High resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the chest is a more rapid, sensitive, and effective tool than the current gold standard (RT-PCR); therefore, should be considered a primary diagnostic method for COVID-19.
THE EFFECT OF UNIONS ON THE STRUCTURE OF WAGES: A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS

This paper studies the effects of unions on the structure of wages using an estimation technique that accounts for misclassification errors in reported union status and potential correlations between union status and unobserved productivity. The model is estimated separately for five skill groups using a panel data set formed from the U.S. Current Population Survey. The results suggest that unions raise wages more for workers with lower levels of observed skills. Union workers are positively selected from the population of workers with lower levels of observed skill and negatively selected from the population with higher observed skills. Copyright 1996 by The Econometric Society.
Psychic Distance: Antecedents, Retail Strategy Implications, and Performance Outcomes

The authors propose a conceptual model of the psychic distance–organizational performance relationship that incorporates organizational factors (international experience and centralization of decision making), entry strategy, and retail strategy implications. The findings suggest that when entering psychically distant markets, retailers should adopt low-cost/low-control entry strategies and adapt their retail strategy to a greater extent than in psychically close markets. However, the authors find that such strategic responses have an adverse effect on performance. They find that international experience, psychic distance, entry strategy, and retail strategy adaptation are significant drivers of organizational performance and factors that determine critical success in international retailing.
Facial palsy after temporal lobectomy for epilepsy: illustrative cases

BACKGROUND Facial palsy is a rare, unexpected complication of temporal lobectomy (TL) for intractable epilepsy. Even without direct manipulation, the facial nerve fibers may be at risk of injury during supratentorial surgery, including TL. OBSERVATIONS The authors presented two cases of facial palsy after unremarkable TL. In the first case, the palsy appeared in a delayed fashion and completely resolved within weeks. In the second case, facial nerve dysfunction was observed immediately after surgery, followed by progressive recovery over 2 years. The second patient had a dehiscence of the roof of the petrous bone overlying the geniculate ganglion, which put the facial nerve at risk of bipolar coagulation thermal injury. LESSONS Two major mechanisms could explain the loss of facial nerve function after TL: surgery-related indirect inflammation of the nerve resulting in herpesvirus reactivation and delayed dysfunction (Bell’s palsy) or indirect thermal damage to the geniculate ganglion through a dehiscent petrous roof.
The influence of lime application on the chemical and physical characteristics of acidic grassland soils with impeded drainage

Abstract Soil acidity and poor nutrient use efficiency are major limiting factors as regards output potential on heavy soils, soils which are dominated by high proportions of clay and organic matter, with impeded drainage, high buffering capacity and located in high rainfall areas. Lime is applied in order to counteract these limiting factors and in turn improve agricultural output and productivity. The current study investigates the effects of two commonly used lime products at three comparable treatment rates, ground lime (7.5, 5 and 2.5 tonne/ha) and granulated lime (7.5, 2.5 and 1.5 tonne/ha), applied across three distinct sites. The ability of each lime product and treatment rate to counteract soil acidity, increase nutrient availability and influence soil physical structure was assessed over time. On average across sites, 1 tonne/ha of each lime product increased soil pH by 0.15 and 0.21 pH units between ground and granulated lime, respectively. Site 3 experienced the greatest increase change in soil pH in comparison to the other two sites, largely due to lower clay content and cation exchange capacity. Granulated lime was 5.7 times more expensive than ground lime in its ability to reduce soil acidity. The high treatment rate showed the greatest reduction in soil acidity, aluminium and iron concentration as a mean across all sites. Morgan's soil test phosphorus concentration increased across all sites, with treatment rates having no effect on the rate of increase. There was evidence of reduced soil compaction and lime application showed no negative implication on soil physical structure.
Standardization of the Rat Dorsal Random Pattern (McFarlane) Flap Model and Evaluation of the Pharmacological Agents Aiming to Salvage Partial Flap Necrosis

Supplemental digital content is available in the text. Introduction Partial flap necrosis is a common complication after surgery. McFarlane flap model has been used for assessment of various agents' effects on random flap survival. The aim of this study was to review the methodology of studies using this flap model and reveal the most successful agents. Materials and Methods PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases were screened for words “McFarlane flap,” “flap survival,” and (“flap” and “rat”) by using time limits between 1965 and 2019. A total of 71 original articles were reviewed. Dimensions and base (cranial/caudal) of the flap, treatment protocol, follow-up period, and survival rates were extracted. Modified survival rates were calculated. Coefficients of variation of cranial/caudally based control group flaps and most commonly used flap models were calculated to assess interstudy variability. Results A total of 165 different treatment regimens were studied. One-hundred twelve regimens (67.9%) were found to increase flap survival. Most common flap dimensions were 9 cm × 3 cm, followed by 10 cm × 3 cm, 8 cm × 2 cm and 6 cm × 2 cm. Studies using caudally based flaps showed less interstudy variability, but survival rates were similar. Pentoxifylline, sildenafil, chlorpromazine, phenoxybenzamine, and phentolamine were reported to be successful in multiple studies. Conclusions There are numerous agents found to be effective for treatment of partial flap necrosis, but further clinical research is needed. To overcome standardization problems, use of commonly used flap dimensions with a caudal base and interpretation of results after 7 days of follow-up seems appropriate.
Study of Oraganoleptic Quality on Aonla Murabba During Storage

Firm mature fruits of three aonla cultivars; Kanchan, Chakaiya and NA-7 were selected for the preparation of murabba. Each variety was pretreated with water (control), salt 2%, alum 2% and salt+alum 2% to evaluate the optimum pretreatment for murabba preparation. Murabba samples were analyzed for oraganoleptic quality during storage for six months. Variety NA-7 with salt+alum @ 2% proved to be best. Sensory seores decreased and texture improved during the storage.
‘Easy ride or born to be wild'? The travelling of evidence-based social work to Sweden

ABSTRACT The starting point of this article is an interest in understanding what happens when the concept of evidence-based practice (EBP) travel between countries. Understanding knowledge as something constructed between actors who shape and trade ideas and experiences, the aim is to study how EBP has been received, interpreted and practised in Swedish social work in comparison to some of the other Nordic welfare states. This is done through a scoping study literature review of research on evidence-based practice (EBP) in Swedish social work within the Swedish welfare system. The review shows that two research units (CUS and IMS) at the public authority National Board of Health and Welfare have had significant influence on the travelling of EBP to Sweden. Further, the review shows that a guideline-model version of EBP has been given priority in the diffusion process. The results also show that the interest in EBP among managers has increased over the past few years, and that their attitude toward the concept is generally positive. At the same time Swedish social workers rarely make use of research in their work, seldom use evidence-based methods, and seems to be unsure of the meaning of the concept.
Detection of Potential Vernal Pools on the Canadian Shield (Ontario) Using Object-Based Image Analysis in Combination with Machine Learning

Abstract Vernal pools are small, temporary, forested wetlands of ecological importance with a high sensitivity to changing climate and land-use patterns. These ecosystems are under considerable development pressure in southeastern Georgian Bay, where mapping techniques are required to inform wise land-use decisions. Our mapping approach combines common machine learning techniques [random forest, support vector machines (SVMs)] with object-based image analysis. Using multispectral image segmentation on high-resolution orthoimagery, we first created objects and assigned classes based on field collected data. We then supplied machine learning algorithms with data from freely available sources (Ontario orthoimagery and Sentinel 2) and tested accuracy on a reserved dataset. We achieved producer’s accuracies of 85 and 79% and user’s accuracies of 78 and 84% for random forest and SVMs models, respectively. Difficulty differentiating between small, dark shadows and small, obscured pools accounted for many of the omission and commission errors. Our automated approach of vernal pool classification provides a relatively accurate, consistent, and fast mapping strategy compared to manual photointerpretation. Our models can be applied on a regional basis to help verify the locations of pools in an area of Ontario that is in critical need of more detailed ecological information.
Comparative study between plasma and transcutaneous bilirubin measurements in newborns

Objective: To compare transcutaneous and plasma bilirubin measurements before and during phototerapy, on exposed and covered body areas, and to verify the association of the obtained levels with neonatal characteristics. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 44 newborn infants from April to October 2008. Simultaneous plasmatic and transcutaneous (frontal and sternal regions) bilirubin assays were performed before and 24 hours after the beginning of phototerapy. On frontal and sternal regions, a small cover was placed and transcutaneous measurement was obtained from covered and exposed adjacent areas. The association between the measurements and neonatal weigh, sex, race, gestational and postnatal ages and risk factors for severe hyperbilirubinemia was calculated. Results: There was a strong correlation between plasma and transcutaneous bilirubin assays measured in the frontal and sternal regions before the phototerapy, with narrow 95 and 99% confidence intervals. The covered sternal area presented the strongest correlation index 24 hours after phototherapy (r=0.86; p<0.001). No neonatal characteristic was significantly associated to the bilirubin levels. Conclusions: Transcutaneous measurements of frontal and sternal areas closely correlate with plasma bilirubin levels before starting phototerapy. After 24 hours on phoEndereco para correspondencia: Patricia Povaluk Rua Sao Vicente, 95 – Juveve CEP 80030-470 – Curitiba/PR E-mail: ppovaluk@yahoo.com. br Conflito de interesse: nada a declarar Recebido: 3/2/2010 Aprovado: 28/6/2010 Rev Paul Pediatr 2011;29(1):6-12. Artigo Original
Low‐Latitude Plasma Drifts From the Horizontal Neutral Wind Model and a Coupled Ionosphere‐Electric Field Model

Results from a dynamo electric field model are presented to examine the consistency of the widely used empirical models of low‐latitude plasma drifts and thermospheric neutral winds. The sector defined by the Jicamarca Radar measured plasma drifts is used due to the greater certainty of the empirical vertical plasma drifts. The plasma drifts produced by the Horizontal Wind Model (HWM) in a coupled ionosphere‐electric field model for geomagnetically quiet and moderate solar conditions are compared against empirical models of equatorial plasma drifts for the Peruvian sector. The HWM generates reasonable sunset prereversal enhancement of the vertical drift in all but May, June, July, and August when no prereversal enhancement exists in the empirical results. The daytime vertical drifts are deficient during all seasons. A solar diurnal and semi‐diurnal tidal forcing are required in the E region (100–150 km) to bring the HWM into better agreement as a dynamo driver for the daytime electric fields associated with the broad Solar Quiet current system.
Effect of Power Message on Employee Response and Job Recruitment in the Hospitality Industry

In the hospitality sector, it is often believed that giving more power to customers (e.g., “the customer is king”) would enhance the service quality, customer satisfaction, and organizational performance. However, it can cause a backlash by excessively elevating the level of the customers’ perceived power, which could result in their power abuse against the employees. Based on the organizational support theory, this research argues that balancing the level of power between the customers and the employees (vs. shifting the power to the customers) can be more effective for improving the perceptions of both the current and the potential employees. The argument is empirically supported by the findings from three studies, which showed that adopting a power-balancing message positively affects the current employees’ perceived organizational support and motivates them to feel obliged to give back to the organization and also potential job applicants’ organizational attraction and the job pursuit intention.
Inflation Forecasting in the Western Balkans and EU: A Comparison of Holt-Winters, ARIMA and NNAR Models

The purpose of this paper is to compare the accuracy of the three types of models: Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) models, Holt-Winters models and Neural Network Auto-Regressive (NNAR) models in forcasting the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for the countries of European Union and the Western Balkans (Montenegro, Serbia and Northern Macedonia). The models are compared based on the values of ME, RMSE, MAE, MPE, MAPE, MASE and Theil's U for the out-of-sample forecast. The key finding of this paper is that NNAR models give the most accurate forecast for the Western Balkans countries while ARIMA model gives the most accurate forecast of twelve-month inflation in EU countries. The Holt-Winters (additive and multiplicative) method proved to be the second best method in case of both group of countries. The obtained results correspond to the fact that the European Union has been implementing a policy of strict inflation targeting for a long time, so the ARIMA models give the most accurate forecast of inflation future values. In the countries of the Western Balkans the targeting policy is not implemented in the same way and the NNAR models are better for inflation forecasting.
A High-Speed Channel Assignment Algorithm for Dense IEEE 802.11 Systems via Coherent Ising Machine

This letter reports on an ultra-fast and accurate channel assignment approach using a coherent Ising machine (CIM) for dense wireless LAN (WLAN) systems. CIM is a laser-based high-speed hardware approach for solving Ising problems using optoelectronic features. We formulate the total-throughput maximization problem for large-scale centralized WLAN systems as a combinatorial optimization problem. Subsequently, the problem is converted into an Ising problem to be optimized via a CIM. Simulation results reveal that the CIM can improve the total throughput performance and give results in a very short time (millisecond order).
Empathetic Leadership, Job Satisfaction and Intention to Leave among Millennials in a Start-up Industry: Needs’ Satisfaction as a Mediating Variable

Introduction/Main Objectives: The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between empathetic leadership and employees' job satisfaction and the intention to leave with needs’ satisfaction as a mediating variable among millennials in a start-up business. The number of millennials will only continue to grow, and by 2025 it is expected that 75% of the global workforce will be millennials. In particular, empathetic leadership will be required to manage and control this generation if the organizations they choose to work for are to be successful, as this generation’s members have different characteristics compared to those of the older generations. Design/methodology/approach: Following a cross-sectional research design, this research collected data from 137 millennial employees of start-up companies in Indonesia. A structural equation modeling technique was used for the data’s analysis. Findings: The results reveal that empathetic leadership has a direct and positive relationship with employees' job satisfaction and has a direct and negative relationship with the intention to leave. Needs’ satisfaction partially mediates these relationships. Originality: This study makes a novel contribution to the existing literature by first providing empirical evidence that among the three dimensions of needs’ satisfaction only the relatedness dimension passed the measurement test in the structural equation modeling. Second, empathetic leadership is proven to increase job satisfaction and reduce the intention to leave among millennials, considering their unique characteristics. Research limitations/implications: The research was conducted during COVID-19 pandemic. Circumstances related to that pandemic might influence the result of this study. It is, therefore suggested to conduct the study again under normal circumstances. Policy and Practical implications: The findings of this study suggest managers should develop an empathetic leadership style in order to better manage the millennials. Leaders can be nurtured, but disciplined efforts have to be invested in their creation.
Taking the attitude of the other: the role of study attitudes in mediating gender compositional effects on girls’ and boys' school misbehavior

Previous research on consequences of schools’ gender composition has mostly investigated students’ socio-emotional wellbeing and achievement, while students’ academic attitudes and behavioural outcomes – including school deviancy – have been less studied. Moreover, most studies compared single-sex and coeducational schools, and did not focus on the proportion of girls at school. Starting from reference group theory, we hypothesize that boys attending schools with a higher proportion of girls adopt the latter’s positive study attitudes, rendering them less susceptible to disruptive behaviour. Conversely, girls in schools with more boys are expected to adopt the latter’s negative study attitudes, consequently being more likely to misbehave. Multilevel analyses on data from the Flemish Educational Assessment (FlEA), consisting of 5961 girls and 5638 boys in 81 schools, showed that both boys and girls valued studying more and were less likely to misbehave at school when proportionally more girls attended their school. Implications are discussed.