Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Primacy Effect of Dynamic Multi-Sensory Covid ADV Influences Cognitive and Emotional EEG Responses

Advertising uses sounds and dynamic images to provide visual, auditory, and tactile experiences, and to make the audience feel like the protagonist. During COVID-19, companies modified their communication by including pandemic references, but without penalizing multisensorial advertising. This study investigated how dynamic and emotional COVID-19-related advertising affects consumer cognitive and emotional responses. Nineteen participants, divided into two groups, watched three COVID-19-related and three non-COVID-19-related advertisements in two different orders (Order 1: COVID-19 and non-COVID-19; Order 2: non-COVID-19 and COVID-19), while electrophysiological data were collected. EEG showed theta activation in frontal and temporo-central areas when comparing Order 2 to Order 1, interpreted as cognitive control over salient emotional stimuli. An increase in alpha activity in parieto-occipital area was found in Order 2 compared to Order 1, suggesting an index of cognitive engagement. Higher beta activity in frontal area was observed for COVID-19 stimuli in Order 1 compared to Order 2, which can be defined as an indicator of high cognitive impact. Order 1 showed a greater beta activation in parieto-occipital area for non-COVID-19 stimuli compared to Order 2, as an index of reaction for painful images. This work suggests that order of exposure, more than advertising content, affects electrophysiological consumer responses, leading to a primacy effect.
Maximum simulated likelihood estimation of the panel sample selection model

ABSTRACT Heckman's (1976, 1979) sample selection model has been employed in many studies of linear and nonlinear regression applications. It is well known that ignoring the sample selectivity may result in inconsistency of the estimator due to the correlation between the statistical errors in the selection and main equations. In this article, we reconsider the maximum likelihood estimator for the panel sample selection model in Keane et al. (1988). Since the panel data model contains individual effects, such as fixed or random effects, the likelihood function is more complicated than that of the classical Heckman model. As an alternative to the existing derivation of the likelihood function in the literature, we show that the conditional distribution of the main equation follows a closed skew-normal (CSN) distribution, of which the linear transformation is still a CSN. Although the evaluation of the likelihood function involves high-dimensional integration, we show that the integration can be further simplified into a one-dimensional problem and can be evaluated by the simulated likelihood method. Moreover, we also conduct a Monte Carlo experiment to investigate the finite sample performance of the proposed estimator and find that our estimator provides reliable and quite satisfactory results.
The Role of Irisin/FNDC5 Expression and Its Serum Level in Breast Cancer

Irisin (Ir) is an adipomyokine formed from fibronectin type III domain-containing protein 5 (FNDC5), which can be found in various cancer tissues. Additionally, FNDC5/Ir is suspected of inhibiting the epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) process. This relationship has been poorly studied for breast cancer (BC). The ultrastructural cellular localizations of FNDC5/Ir were examined in BC tissues and BC cell lines. Furthermore, we compared serum levels of Ir with FNDC5/Ir expression in BC tissues. The aim of this study was to examine the levels of EMT markers, such as E-cadherin, N-cadherin, SNAIL, SLUG, and TWIST, and to compare their expression levels with FNDC5/Ir in BC tissues. Tissue microarrays with 541 BC samples were used to perform immunohistochemical reactions. Serum levels of Ir were assessed in 77 BC patients. We investigated FNDC5/Ir expression and ultrastructural localization in MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, and MDA-MB-468 BC cell lines and in the normal breast cell line (Me16c), which was used as the control. FNDC5/Ir was present in BC cell cytoplasm and tumor fibroblasts. FNDC5/Ir expression levels in BC cell lines were higher compared to those in the normal breast cell line. Serum Ir levels did not correlate with FNDC5/Ir expression in BC tissues but were associated with lymph node metastasis (N) and histological grade (G). We found that FNDC5/Ir correlated moderately with E-cadherin and SNAIL. Higher Ir serum level is associated with lymph node metastasis and increased grade of malignancy. FNDC5/Ir expression is associated with E-cadherin expression level.
ChatGPT and the hospitality and tourism industry: an overview of current trends and future research directions

ABSTRACT Since its launch, ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Open AI based on the premises of generative pre-trained transformer autoregressive language models, has gained widespread popularity and is making significant impact on society with its unique features, such as natural language processing and contextual awareness. ChatGPT is viewed as a major disruptive innovation that is likely to revolutionize the operations in many industries including the hospitality and tourism industry. The adoption of ChatGPT will result in substantial changes throughout the hospitality and tourism industry by disrupting how customer search for information, make decisions, and how businesses produce, create, and deliver customized services and experiences. This conceptual paper provides a comprehensive discussion on generative pre-trained transformers’ (GPTs) benefits, and potential challenges and threats they pose to the hospitality and tourism industry. The feasibility of integrating GPT into different travel stages and decision-making processes is also discussed. The article concludes by proposing a potential future research agenda on using GPT in creating and delivering hospitality and tourism experiences, which can guide further advancements in the field.
Time Course of Evoked Action Representations Using Manipulable Upright and Rotated Objects

Supervisory Committee Dr. Michael Masson, Co-Supervisor (Department of Psychology) Dr. Daniel Bub, Co-Supervisor (Department of Psychology) Evidence suggests that action representations associated with the functional and volumetric properties of an object are part of its conceptual representation (Bub, Masson, & Cree, 2008; Jax & Buxbaum, 2010). To further examine the dynamic interplay between functional and volumetric action representations during object perception, a series of experiments was carried out in which participants made a reach and grasp response in the context of an object pictured either upright or rotated. When trained to identify a colour cue as a prompt to make a specific hand action, with the cue presented at different stimulus onset asynchronies (SOA), participants showed priming effects as early as 300 ms before the presentation of an upright object prime for both functional and volumetric actions. With pictures of hand posture cues, at similar SOAs, participants showed the same pattern of consistent priming effects for both actions types. Surprisingly, a dissociation between the action types occurred when the object primes were rotated, in that only the volumetric and not the functional action representation was evoked. Furthermore, at 0 ms SOA, the primed V-action was associated with the canonical rather than the depicted view of the object. The results clarify the dynamic pattern of Fand V-grasps evoked by visual objects. For upright objects, both Fand V-grasps are strongly evoked over time. Rotated objects show a tendency to evoke only volumetric action representation. The latter result suggests that the V-grasp associated with a rotated object is based on a skeletal form of the object that does not include its functional properties.
The Association of the Lactate-Albumin Ratio With Mortality and Multiple Organ Dysfunction in PICU Patients*

OBJECTIVES: To compare the relative associations of lactate, albumin, and the lactate-albumin ratio (LAR) measured early in disease course against mortality and prevalence of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in a general sample of critically ill pediatric patients. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of the Health Facts (Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, MO) national database. SETTING: U.S. hospitals with PICUs. PATIENTS: Children admitted to the ICU (n = 648) from 2009 to 2018 who had lactate and albumin measured within 6 hours of admission. INTERVENTIONS: None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: A total of 648 admissions were included, with an overall mortality rate of 10.8% (n = 70) and a MODS prevalence of 29.3% (n = 190). Compared with survivors, deaths had higher initial lactates (7.3 mmol/L [2.6–11.7 mmol/L] vs 1.9 mmol/L [1.2–3.1 mmol/L]; p < 0.01), lower initial albumins (3.3 g/dL [2.7–3.8 g/dL] vs 4.2 g/dL [3.7–4.7 g/dL]; p < 0.01), and higher LARs (2.2 [1.0–4.2] vs 0.5 [0.3–0.8]; p < 0.01), with similar trends in patients with MODS versus those without MODS. LAR demonstrated a higher odds ratio (OR) for death than initial lactate alone (2.34 [1.93–2.85] vs 1.29 [1.22–1.38]) and a higher OR for MODS than initial lactate alone (2.10 [1.73–2.56] vs 1.22 [1.16–1.29]). Area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve of LAR for mortality was greater than initial lactate (0.86 vs 0.82; p < 0.01). The LAR AUROC for MODS was greater than the lactate AUROC (0.71 vs 0.66; p < 0.01). Trends of lactate, albumin, and LAR for mortality were consistent across several diagnostic subgroups (trauma, primary respiratory failure, toxicology), but not all. CONCLUSIONS: LAR measured early in the course of critical illness is significantly associated with mortality and development of MODS when compared with initial lactate or initial albumin alone in critically ill pediatric patients.
PNPLA3 GENE POLYMORPHISM AND RED MEAT CONSUMPTION INCREASED FIBROSIS RISK IN NASH BIOPSY-PROVEN PATIENTS UNDER MEDICAL FOLLOW-UP IN A TERTIARY CENTER IN SOUTHWEST BRAZIL.

BACKGROUND Recent studies show an increase in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in populations with higher consumption of red meat, processed and cooked at high temperatures. On the other hand, the single nucleotide polymorphism rs738409 in the Patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 3 (PNPLA3) gene has been implicated in susceptibility to NAFLD and liver fibrosis. However, the synergistic effect between red meat consumption and the PNPLA3 gene polymorphism in NAFLD has not yet been evaluated. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between the presence of the polymorphism in the PNPLA3 gene and the consumption of macronutrients, including meat consumption and its cooking method among NAFLD patients. METHODS This was a cross-sectional study with 91 patients diagnosed with NAFLD by liver biopsy with genotyping for the polymorphism in the PNPLA3 gene were included. The consumption of calories and macronutrients was verified using the semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire and the specific questionnaire on meat consumption. PNPLA3 gene polymorphism was analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and anthropometric evaluation was realized. RESULTS The mean BMI was 32.38±4.58 kg/m² and the waist circumference was 107±10 cm. On liver biopsy, 42% of patients had significant fibrosis (F≥2). The odds ratio of F≥2 was 2.12 for the GG group and 1.54 for the CG group, compared to the CC group. The mean caloric intake was 1170±463.20 kcal/d. The odds ratio in the CC group concerning high red meat consumption in comparison to low consumption was 1.33. For white meat, the odds ratio was 0.8 when comparing high and low intake, also in the CC group. CONCLUSION High red meat intake and PNPLA3 gene polymorphism seem to synergistically affect NAFLD and liver fibrosis, requiring confirmation in a larger number of patients and in different populations.
Clinical Features and Risk Factors of Uveitis in Korean Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

This study aimed to investigate the clinical features and risk factors of uveitis in Korean children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The medical records of JIA patients diagnosed between 2006 and 2019 and followed up for ≥1 year were retrospectively reviewed, and various factors including laboratory findings were analyzed for the risk of developing uveitis. JIA-associated uveitis (JIA-U) developed in 30 (9.8%) of 306 JIA patients. The mean age at the first uveitis development was 12.4 ± 5.7 years, which was 5.6 ± 3.7 years after the JIA diagnosis. The common JIA subtypes in the uveitis group were oligoarthritis-persistent (33.3%) and enthesitis-related arthritis (30.0%). The uveitis group had more baseline knee joint involvement (76.7% vs. 51.4%), which increased the risk of JIA-U during follow-up (p = 0.008). Patients with the oligoarthritis-persistent subtype developed JIA-U more frequently than those without it (20.0% vs. 7.8%; p = 0.016). The final visual acuity of JIA-U was tolerable (0.041 ± 0.103 logMAR). In Korean children with JIA, JIA-U may be associated with the oligoarthritis-persistent subtype and knee joint involvement.
The Role of Parent-Teacher Partnership in Promoting Numeracy Skills Among Primary School Students

This study aimed to explore the perspectives of teachers and parents regarding parent-teacher partnerships in promoting numeracy skills. A qualitative research design was used, and data were collected through focus group discussions with ten teachers and ten parents from a primary school in the Division of Toledo City. The data were analyzed thematically, and five themes emerged: the importance of parent-teacher partnerships, communication, parental involvement, teacher support, and resources. The findings indicated that parent-teacher partnerships were crucial in promoting numeracy skills, and effective communication was essential for building trust and collaboration. Participants emphasized the need for parental involvement, including regular attendance at parent-teacher meetings and supporting numeracy development at home. Teacher support was also identified as crucial, including the provision of clear explanations of numeracy concepts and strategies. Finally, participants highlighted the importance of having access to resources, including instructional materials and professional development opportunities for teachers and parents. These findings provide insights into the factors that contribute to successful parent-teacher partnerships in promoting numeracy skills and highlight the importance of collaboration and communication between parents and teachers.
Predicting Firm Value in The Jakarta Islamic Index with Profitability as A Mediating Variable

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to analyze and empirically examine profitability in predicting a firm value in the sector of companies listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII). The research sample consisted of 40 annual reports of sector companies listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index from 2017 to 2019, which were analyzed using AMOS software. This study found that Intellectual Capital positively affects firm value, but Management Statement Disclosure and Corporate Social Responsibility are not proven to affect firm value. Furthermore, profitability mediates the relationship between intellectual capital, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Management Statement Disclosure on firm value.Keywords:Â Corporate social responsibility; Firm value; Intellectual capital; Management statement; ProfitabilityAbstrakArtikel ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan menguji secara empiris profitabilitas dalam memprediksi nilai perusahaan pada sector perusahaan yang terdaftar di Jakarta Islamic Index. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari 40 laporan tahunan perusahaan sektor yang terdaftar di Jakarta Islamic Index dari tahun 2017-2019, yang dianalisis dengan menggunakan software AMOS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Intellectual Capital berpengaruh positif terhadap nilai perusahaan, tetapi Management Statement Disclosure dan Corporate Social Responsibility tidak terbukti berpengaruh terhadap nilai perusahaan. Hasil analisis meunjukkan bahwa profitabilitas terbukti memediasi pengaruh Management Statement Disclosure, Intellectual Capital dan Corporate Social Responsibility terhadap nilai perusahaan.Kata kunci:Â Corporate social responsibility; Intellectual capital; Management statement;Â Nilai perusahaan; Profitabilitas
Diabetic Nephropathy and Gaseous Modulators

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) remains the leading cause of vascular morbidity and mortality in diabetes patients. Despite the progress in understanding the diabetic disease process and advanced management of nephropathy, a number of patients still progress to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The underlying mechanism still needs to be clarified. Gaseous signaling molecules, so-called gasotransmitters, such as nitric oxide (NO), carbon monoxide (CO), and hydrogen sulfide (H2S), have been shown to play an essential role in the development, progression, and ramification of DN depending on their availability and physiological actions. Although the studies on gasotransmitter regulations of DN are still emerging, the evidence revealed an aberrant level of gasotransmitters in patients with diabetes. In studies, different gasotransmitter donors have been implicated in ameliorating diabetic renal dysfunction. In this perspective, we summarized an overview of the recent advances in the physiological relevance of the gaseous molecules and their multifaceted interaction with other potential factors, such as extracellular matrix (ECM), in the severity modulation of DN. Moreover, the perspective of the present review highlights the possible therapeutic interventions of gasotransmitters in ameliorating this dreaded disease.
A technique of reconstructing reflection coefficients at arbitrary angles of incidence

The complex pressure on two parallel planes lying close to the surface of a test material or the reflection surface should be measured, in order to reconstruct the reflection coefficients at arbitrary angles of incidence by means of the spatial Transformation of Sound Fields technique. This paper proposes that the complex pressure phase is obtained by measuring of the sound intensity and the pressure magnitude,to realize furthermore the reconstructing of reflection coefficieDts. Investigation has been made into the error due to the finite size of the measurement area to show that the magnitude of the error can be reduced by using a dipole source instead of a monopole source. These results of numerical simulations and the error analysis have proved the feasibility of the above-mentioned technique.
A kinetic theory description of liquid menisci at the microscale

A kinetic model for the study of capillary flows in devices with microscale geometry is presented. The model is based on the Enskog-Vlasov kinetic equation and provides a reasonable description of both fluid-fluid and fluid-wall interactions. Numerical solutions are obtained by an extension of the classical Direct Simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) to dense fluids. The equilibrium properties of liquid menisci between two hydrophilic walls are investigated and the validity of the Laplace-Kelvin equation at the microscale is assessed. The dynamical process which leads to the meniscus breakage is clarified.
Weighted evidence combination based on distance of evidence and uncertainty measure

Dempster-Shafer evidence theory is an important tool in the fields of information fusion.However Dempster's rule of combination cannot efficiently handle highly conflicting evidence combination for it can arouse counter-intuitive behaviors.To deal with such a problem,a novel weighted average evidence combination approach is proposed.Not only the distance of evidence but also the uncertainty measure is utilized to determine the weights of the bodies of evidence.Based on the weighted averaged BOE and Dempster's rule of combination,the rational combination results can be obtained.The experimental results show that the method proposed can effectively handle conflicting evidence combination with better convergence.
MULTIPLE DIAGONAL EXCHANGING ALGORITHM FOR INSERTING CONSTRAINED BOUNDARY IN CONSTRAINED DELAUNAY TRIANGULATION

When adding points to the original set is not allowed,one of the efficient algorithms for constrained Delaunay triangulation is to calculating the standard Delaunay triangulation of all points first,inserting constrained boundaries into the finished triangulation and,finally,deleting the unwanted triangles out of domain.All the triangles intersecting with a constrained boundary form a polygon called influenced area.The interior boundaries of an influenced area are called diagonals.Based on the exchanging property of the diagonals and the improvement of the existing algorithm,two multiple diagonal exchanging algorithms,for inserting constrained boundary into standard Delaunay triangulation,are proposed and proved in the paper.They are descending algorithm and looping algorithm.The recommended looping algorithm is easier to program yet efficient enough.
A Rare Presentation of Concomitant Lung Disease and Hepatitis After Rituximab Treatment: A Case Report

Rituximab (RTX) is a chimeric monoclonal antibody that is a standard component of treatment for all B-cell malignancies. The most common adverse events related to RTX are infusion-related reactions, such as fever, chills, urticaria, flushing, and headaches. However, RTX-induced lung disease (RTX-ILD) is a rare but potentially fatal adverse reaction, and diagnosing RTX-ILD is challenging, especially when accompanied by other rare adverse reactions, such as hepatitis. Here, we report a case of RTX-ILD with concomitant RTX-induced hepatitis in a 55-year-old man with follicular B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma who was on maintenance RTX therapy. The patient presented with a subacute, persistent dry cough, shortness of breath, fevers, and chills shortly after having traveled. Outpatient antibiotic therapy did not relieve symptoms, and laboratory studies revealed evidence of liver injury. A computed tomography (CT) of the chest showed predominately basilar airspace disease and ground glass opacities suggestive of multifocal pneumonia. Extensive infectious and autoimmune workups were negative. RTX-ILD with concomitant RTX-induced hepatitis was considered because antibiotic therapy did not resolve symptoms or improve signs of liver damage. Prednisone (1 mg/kg) led to symptom resolution and liver enzyme improvement. The patient underwent a 30-day steroid taper and the withholding of RTX infusions. A CT of the chest three months after discharge showed nearly resolved multifocal ground glass opacities. RTX-ILD should be considered after infectious and autoimmune etiologies have been ruled out for all patients on RTX therapy who experience symptoms of lung pathology or infection.
CdMnTe crystals for x-ray and gamma-ray detection

CdMnTe (CMT) can be a good candidate for producing gamma-ray detectors because of its wide band-gap, high resistivity, and good electron transport properties. Further, the ability to grow CMT crystals at relatively low temperatures ensures a high yield for manufacturing detectors with good compositional uniformity and few impurities. Groups at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Institute of Physics are investigating several CMT crystals, selecting a few of them to make detectors. In this paper, we discuss our initial characterization of these crystals and describe our preliminary results with a gamma-ray source.