Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Rapid Maxillary Expansion on the Adolescent Patient: Systematic Review and Case Report

Aim: In the literature, many studies and articles are investigating new devices and approaches to achieve rapid palate expansion through the opening of the palatal suture, and evaluating the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue effects. The purpose of this review was to assess how palatal expansion is performed in adolescent patients with permanent dentition. Furthermore, it was reported as an example of successful orthodontic treatment of an 11-year-old female patient affected by maxillary skeletal transverse deficiency, in permanent dentition. Methods: A search of the literature was conducted on PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science databases. Inclusion criteria were the year of publication between 2017 and 2022, patients aged 10 to 16 years in permanent dentition, with transversal discrepancy, treated with tooth-borne, bone-borne, hybrid palatal expanders. Results: A total of 619 articles were identified by the electronic search, and finally, a total of 16 papers were included in the qualitative analysis. Conclusions: From this study, it was assessed that MARPE is more predictable, and it determines a more significant expansion of the suture than the Hyrax expander, with fewer side effects.
Initiatives to integrate operational knowledge in design: a building client perspective

Purpose This paper aims to focus on deliberate actions by the building client to integrate knowledge of facilities management, in particular building operation, in design and construction of sustainable facilities. Examples of current practices are studied to answer the following questions: Which initiatives to enable operational friendly and sustainable buildings are currently used by building clients in Denmark? Which initiatives could be appropriate to use in the future, and which parties are in the best position to implement the various initiatives? Design/methodology/approach The study is a hermeneutic multi-method study, which consists of a review of former research, a case study and a survey. It starts with theoretical background based on earlier research with the aim to identify initiatives to ensure the use of operational knowledge in building design. Hereafter, the paper presents, analyses and discusses two studies: a case study of current practices at a university campus organisation and a survey of five swimming facilities. All cases are from Denmark. Findings In all, 31 initiatives to enable use of operational knowledge in building design were initially identified. In the case study, 11 additional initiatives were found. The case study and the survey of swimming facilities show different degrees of implementation, varying from 18 to 31 initiatives implemented. However, the studies show that introducing the initiatives is not sufficient; it takes deliberate actions to get the initiatives well implemented. Within the building client organisation, three main actors should care for implementing the initiatives: Top management, building client division and operation division. Originality/value Research-based literature on practices in relation to knowledge transfer from operation to design is limited. This paper provides insights into deliberate efforts on transferring knowledge from operation to design among Danish building clients.
Physical Fitness, Exercise Behaviors, and Sense of Self-Efficacy Among College Students: A Descriptive Correlational Study

Background Self-efficacy is an important component of the mental well-being of college students. This study aimed to evaluate the development and the correlation between physical fitness (PF), exercise behavior, and self-efficacy in college students. To examine whether PF in individual college students can predict self-efficacy, and whether exercise behavior mediates this relationship. Methods This was an observational study of 1923 randomly selected college students (50.5% girl). Measures included the Physical Activity Rating Scale, the Self-Efficacy Scale, and PF testing. Results Self-efficacy was weakly correlated to both PF (r = 0.240) and exercise behavior (r = 0.248). In regression analysis, PF explained 24.7% of the variance in self-efficacy, increasing to 29.4% when exercise behavior was considered. Therefore, the predictive effect of PF on self-efficacy is partially realized through healthy exercise behavior. Conclusion Physical fitness can predict self-efficacy among college students, with exercise behavior being an important mediation of this relationship. Strategies to improve positive exercise behaviors and PF could improve students’ self-efficacy and overall mental health.
Open government data initiatives in the Maghreb countries: An empirical analysis

This article explores the practices followed in preserving and sharing data in open data portals in the Maghreb countries, and assesses whether their structure and organization are consistent with the objectives of these portals. A set of characteristics that must be available in open data portals was developed and then used as a framework for analysing the structure and organization of open data portals in the Maghreb countries. The study adopted a content analysis approach to analyse the content of five open data portals (in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and Mauritania). The findings indicate that open data portals in the Maghreb countries provide data from different ministries, local communities and organizations. The findings also indicate that the open government data portals in Algeria and Morocco lack translation of content into English, which affects non-Arabic-language speakers. Moreover, the adoption of open data policies is still in its early stages. The study’s originality lies in the fact that it is the first study that focuses on the countries of the Arab Maghreb and the extent of their progress in adopting and making open data available.
Integration/test of dual unit arrayed wide-angle camera system and its evaluation in the context of Extremely Large Telescopes

Arrayed Wide-Angle Camera System (AWACS) is based on segmented-field corrector architecture and can be scaled to a much larger than meter-size field of view featured in Extremely Large Telescopes (ELTs). The desired field expansion is accomplished via a suite of small units over a telescope’s focal surface, for local and simultaneous telescope field aberration and atmospheric dispersion compensation (ADC). We constructed a dual-unit science-grade AWACS, with fully-fledged opto-electro-mechanical system including miniature ADC mechanisms, precision freeform lenses, anti reflective nanostructures, and CNC-machined mechanical structures. The current snapshots of the integration/test of this AWACS and its evaluation in the context of the ELTs are detailed.
The Community Participation in the Development of Gunung Salak Tourism Village, Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia

Gunung Salak Village Tabanan has the potential to attract natural tourism, customs, arts, and culture based on Hinduism, and is a strong potential to support its development into a Tourism Village. The development of Gunung Salak Tourism Village aims to improve the economy and advance the quality of life of the community. Data were collected through observation and interviews with purposive sampling method involving village leaders and Gunung Salak Village officials, namely Perbekel, Bendesa Adat, Kelian Dinas, Kelian Adat, BPD, Pokdarwis, and Head of BUMDes The collected data were tabulated and validated through Focus Group Discussion for further analyzed by qualitative descriptive. The results showed that the level of community participation was very good at the partnership level (level 6) where the position of the village government and the community became equal in authority and responsibility. It can be seen that participation is following Arnstein's characteristics, namely: initiation of submission of ideas and proposals from the community which is carried out in stages through Banjar institutions through customary and service groups. planning is still being assisted by another party, namely the Bali State Polytechnic, the power-sharing structure is carried out through Pokdarwis with Bumdes. While the forms of participation include the dimensions of thought, the dimensions of energy, and the dimensions of matter. Suggestions that can be submitted are that the village still needs assistance from the university for human resources training and determining the concept of developing the Gunung Salak Tourism Village based on local potential.
Hyperferritinemia, Low Circulating Iron and Elevated Hepcidin May Negatively Impact Outcome in COVID-19 Patients: A Pilot Study

Inflammation in COVID-19 produces intracellular iron overload with low circulating iron available for metabolic processes. The accumulated intracellular iron generates reactive species of oxygen and results in ferroptosis, a non-programmed cell death. Since no organ is spared, iron dysmetabolism increases the mortality and morbidity. Hepcidin and the mediator interleukin 6 are believed to play a role in the process. Our aim is to evaluate the predictive values of serologic iron and inflammatory parameters in COVID-19 critically ill patients. Hence, 24 patients were included. Hepcidin and interleukin 6, along with routine blood parameters, were determined and outcomes, such as death, multiple organ damage (MOD), anemia, and need for transfusions, were assessed. The results of this pilot study indicate that iron metabolism parameters individually, as well as models consisting of multiple laboratory and clinical variables, may predict the outcomes. Further larger studies are needed to validate the results of this pilot stud. However, this paper identifies a new direction for research.
Development and Experimental Investigation of a Space Frame Connector

A recently developed space frame connector, and the experimental investigation carried out to evaluate its strength and failure mechanisms are presented in this paper. Four sizes of connectors, namely 48 mm, 60 mm, 76 mm and 89 mm joints, are tested to failure. The characteristic and failure behaviour of each connector under the principal actions for axial tension and compression as well as the secondary effect of bending at the joint are observed and reported. Joint and member capacities are also assessed analytically. Useful structural parameters such as rotational stiffnesses of the joints, buckling capacities of members as well as tension and bending capacities are evaluated and compiled for easy reference. Comparison of experimental results and predicted values show reasonably good agreement.
Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and mec-A Cassette in the Throat of Non-Hospitalized Individuals Randomly Selected in Central Italy

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a cause of life-threatening infections that are difficult to treat because of resistance to several antibiotics. Most documented MRSA infections are acquired nosocomially or among community with frequent contact with health facilities. However, an increasing attention to community acquired MRSA strains appears justified. A population of Central Italy was investigated for the presence of S. aureus and for the methicillin-resistance determinant mec-A gene. Exclusion was due to systemic diseases, pathologies or therapies inducing systemic immunosuppression, facial trauma or poor oral hygiene. Throat swabs obtained from 861 randomly selected participants were tested for the presence of DNA sequences of S. aureus and the mec-A gene by real-time PCR. The DNA of S. aureus was detected in 199 specimens (23.1%), while the mec-A gene was detected in 27 samples (3.1%). The prevalence of patients carrying methicillin-resistant strains was higher in younger and older strata. The prevalence of mec-A among S. aureus positive samples was 7.5%. Our data confirm that S. aureus and methicillin-resistant strains are common in the throat of the general population of Central Italy. Although the PCR methods used in this study are different from traditional culture-based approaches, the observed prevalence was consistent to those observed in Italians and other populations. Considering that carriers have a higher risk to develop post surgically life-threatening infections, it is worth evaluating a preventive approach based on rapid PCR screening of incoming patients to reduce the risk of developing health-care-associated infections.
Positive contact with working-class people reduces personal contribution to inequality

The current research investigates the effect of a type of intergroup contact that has rarely been studied to date, class-based contact, on one’s personal contribution to inequality. We conducted two studies with middle and upper class individuals. We first longitudinally examined whether positive contact with working-class people reduces contribution to inequality (i.e., participants stating that they themselves contribute to maintaining the social hierarchy) whilst controlling for ideological factors. Lower levels of contribution to inequality were present in people with more and better contact, but the change over time was small in the absence of experimental manipulation. An experiment then showed that recall of positive (vs. negative) contact with working-class people reduced participants’ contribution to inequality and increased their willingness to participate in collective action for equality. These results suggest that facilitating spaces where members of different social classes can have positive interactions can contribute to reducing inequality.
The influence of sellers’ ethical behaviour on customer’s loyalty, satisfaction and trust

Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between sellers’ ethical behaviour and customer loyalty. The mediating effect of trust and satisfaction in the relationship between ethical behaviour and loyalty was also assessed in the sportswear industry. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 265 consumers. Ten hypotheses were developed and tested by applying structural equation modelling. Findings There is a significant influence between sellers’ ethical behaviour and consumers’ loyalty. Also, satisfaction and trust mediate the relationship between sellers’ ethical behaviour and consumers’ loyalty. Trust is also found as the most proximal antecedent to customer loyalty. Originality/value This study empirically justifies the relationship between sellers’ ethical behaviour towards customer satisfaction and trust. This study also provides insight into the relationships between customer satisfaction, trust and loyalty in an integrated model.
Quantitative Analysis of Multistage Switching Networks for Embedded Programmable Devices

This paper analyzes the properties of a class of congestion-free multistage switching networks (MSSNs) are butterfly-based and suitable for embedded programmable devices, which require sustaining static multicast connectivity. These MSSNs are fully synthesizable and enable the design of programmable IPs with typical size in the order of 1 KLUT, coupling flexibility with fast turn-around time. The non-blocking property for static connection of this class of MSSN is discussed. Our analysis shows pros and cons of adopting radix-2 or radix-4 MSSN structures, as well as the impact of bypass-paths to make the network fully hierarchical and locality-aware thanks also to a dedicated programming strategy. Implementation experiments carried out on STM CMOS 65 nm technology show the availability of various area-speed trade-offs, resulting in a range of ≃2× in frequency and a range of ≃ 4 × in area. Depending on the specific application-field, an optimal interconnect definition is thus achieved without compromising the routability properties. In this respect, the paper proposes a simplified application-driven model for evaluation of the best MSSN, including bypass-adoption and radix selection.
An appraisal on barriers to implement lean in SMEs

PurposeGlobal competition has intensified pressure on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to implement lean. Recently, the debate has converged to the role of lean implementation barriers (LIBs). The purpose of this paper is to contribute to this debate by exploring the LIBs in SMEs through three case studies.Design/methodology/approachA case study approach was employed followed by interpretive structural modelling (ISM) to model the interrelationship among the LIBs.FindingsThis study reveals that lack of management commitment, leadership and resources are the key barriers to lean implementation in SMEs in India. Furthermore, poor communication between different levels of the organisation and inadequate dissemination of the knowledge of lean benefits also creates hindrance in lean implementation. Managerial implications of the identified barriers for lean implementation in SMEs have been discussed.Originality/valueThe research regarding lean implementation in SMEs is scarce. This study is the first attempt of its kind to identify the lean barriers in a small industry setup through mathematical analysis.
The Association of Sleep Duration, Sleep Quality and Liver Function in Taiwan

Office workers often work overtime, stay up late, lack of sleep, and have poor sleep quality, resulting in a high liver index. Abnormal liver function is the main risk factor for modern social civilization diseases and chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between sleep time, sleep quality, and liver function, and analyze the collected data from the Taiwan MJ Health Examination Center from 2001 to 2010. This study mainly found that participants with extremely poor sleep had 1.128 times the chance of developing abnormal liver function compared with participants with good sleep. At the same time, it was found that the average daily sleep time of fewer than 4 hours, compared with people who sleep for 7-8 hours, the probability of abnormal liver function is 1.206 times. Therefore, good sleep quality and proper sleep time will reduce the occurrence of abnormal liver function.
The Impact of College Students' Using TikTok on Their Mental Health from the Perspective of Media Society

Along with the rise of online social networking, social media is reshaping people's lives. The influence of TikTok, as a representative of short-video social media, on the different groups of people cannot be ignored. This paper aims to investigate the behavioral performance of college students' active and passive use of TikTok and the psychological impact brought by different use behaviors from the perspective of media society theory. This paper chooses college students as the research object and adopts questionnaire survey method. The results show that, on the one hand, college students' active and passive use of TikTok was positively correlated with self-esteem, but the correlation with subjective well-being was not yet significant; there was also a significant positive correlation between active and passive use. On the other hand, gender, household income, active use, and subjective well-being can positively predict self-esteem, with active use and subjective well-being having the strongest predictive power. This study can help to improve the research on the impact of social media use on users, as well as provide a new basis for improving college students' self-esteem level from a media perspective.
Growth and Mineral Relations of Beta vulgaris var. cicla and Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima Cultivated Hydroponically with Diluted Seawater and Low Nitrogen Level in the Nutrient Solution

There is an increasing interest in the use of seawater in horticulture. The objective of this study was to evaluate Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Swiss chard) and its wild ancestor B. vulgaris spp. maritima (sea beet) as potential crop species for seawater hydroponics or aquaponics. Both species were grown in a floating system for leaf production with recurrent harvests. The nutrient solutions contained different concentrations of nitrate (1 and 10 mM) and a synthetic sea salt (0 and 10 g L−1), in a factorial design, where the saline solution with a low nitrate level intended to mimic the typical nutritional conditions of saltwater aquaponics. In both species, increasing the salinity or reducing the N level in the nutrient solution reduced the crop yield and total dry biomass. In both Swiss chard and sea beet, the use of saline water resulted in a lower leaf concentration of K, Ca, Cu, and Mn, and a greater content of Na and Cl. In Swiss chard, an increase in Na and Cl and a decrease in K leaf content were found in successive harvests. On average, sea beet showed a higher leaf production and accumulation of nitrate than Swiss chard.
Translation and Validation of Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory into Indonesia

Background. Childbirth self-efficacy is an essential component of mothers in dealing with childbirth. Various studies have supported evidence that mothers who believe in their ability to go through labor are commonly associated with anxiety levels and affect labor outcomes. However, in Indonesia, research on mothers' efficacy in facing childbirth or what is known as Childbirth Self-Efficacy has not been well documented due to the absence of instruments available to measure the concept. Purpose. This study aimed to produce a Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory instrument in the Indonesian version using guidelines from Brislin in the form of translation and back-translation techniques. Method. Face validity to test the validity of the surface by determining inclusion criteria including mothers with gestational age in the third trimester, maternal age range between 20-35 years, and primiparous mothers. While the reliability test measures internal consistency using Cronbach Alpha. A total of 12 mothers met the predetermined criteria and were willing to be respondents. This study produced A-62 Indonesian versions of the Childbirth Self-Efficacy Inventory through a translation process based on the theoretical framework. There are several sentence revisions to the items described but do not add and remove items—the resulting Alpha coefficient of . 98 for all subscales. The results of the study have several limitations and recommendations for further research. Implication for practice. Finding study assist midwives as the primary health care provider for the expectant mother to understand the concept of mother's efficacy of childbirth using the instrument.
TITLE: Post-Mortem Findings in Italian Patients with Covid-19 – a Descriptive Full Autopsy Study of cases with and without co-morbidities.

Background. Descriptions of the pathological features of COronaVIrus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel zoonotic pathogen Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) emanate from tissue biopsies, case reports and small post-mortem studies restricted to the lung and specific organs. Whole body autopsy studies of COVID-19 patients have been sparse. To further define the pathological manifestations across all body organs in individuals with and without co-morbidities, we performed an autopsy study of Italian patients who died of COVID-19. Methods. We performed autopsies on 22 patients with COVID-19 (18 with co-morbidities and 4 without co-morbidities) who died at the National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani-IRCCS Hospital, Rome, Italy. Tissues from the lung, heart, liver, kidney, spleen and bone marrow (but not the brain) were examined. Only lung tissues were subject to transmission electron microscopy. Results. COVID-19 causes multisystem pathology. Pulmonary and cardiovascular involvement are dominant pathological features. Extra-pulmonary manifestations include hepatic, kidney, splenic and bone marrow involvement, and microvascular injury and thrombosis were also detected. These findings were similar in patients with or without pre-existing medical co-morbidities. Conclusions. SARS-CoV-2 infection causes multisystem disease and significant pathology in most organs in patients with and without co-morbidities.