Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Consumption Heterogeneity by Occupation: Understanding the Impact of Occupation on Personal Consumption During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Unemployment rates reached unprecedented levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. The nature of the virus transmission, and the policy interventions enacted in response, however, is such that certain "high risk" occupations suffered more than the "low risk" occupations. This paper exploits the variation in the unemployment rate of different occupations to analyze the response of (real-time) consumption spending to unemployment risk. We find that during the first five weeks of the pandemic, higher occupational unemployment risk did not result in lower relative spending. However, in later weeks as the pandemic proceeded, higher occupational unemployment risk resulted in lower relative spending. We attribute this change to the evolution of perceptions regarding unemployment risk, and the expiration of stimulus payments and expanded unemployment insurance benefits provided under the CARES Act. We also create an alternative metric, based on job characteristics, to predict the riskiness of different occupations. We find that high risk occupations were those that were unable to work from home, were required to work in close physical proximity to others, and were essential.
Topological study, using a coupled ELF and catastrophe theory technique, of electron transfer in the Li+Cl2 system

A topological study of electron transfer in the {Li+Cl2} system, based on catastrophe theory and using ELF as a starting point, has been achieved. It enables the determination of the method-independent invariants that might be used for characterizing the well-documented harpooning process in all types of geometry. This study has shown that the process is characterized by an electron jump from the covalent {Li+Cl2} state, stable at large separation distances, to the ionic charge transfer state {Li++Cl2-}. The topological invariant associated with this behaviour is a dual cusp catastrophe, whose existence has been found at any level of calculation, that is, MP2, DFT and CASSCF. The latter catastrophe is mostly associated with the actual cleavage of the Cl2- species. Analysis of the topological parameters allows the actual regions of PES crossings, in any geometry, to be localized. Our results suggest that the dual cusp catastrophe characterizes the diabatic surface crossings that are subjacent in the classical adiabatic analysis of the overall reaction path.
PHYTOCHEMICALS AS POTENTIAL INHIBITORS OF LANOSTEROL 14 Α-DEMETHYLASE (CYP51) ENZYME: AN IN SILICO STUDY ON SIXTY MOLECULES

Lanosterol 14 α-demethylase (CYP51) is a key protein involved in ergosterol biosynthesis of Candida albicans and a crucial target for ergosterol synthesis inhibition. However, in the last two decades drug resistance is reported under clinical situations to most of the prescribed antifungal drugs like azole group of drugs. In this study, molecular docking of sixty plant molecules with Lanosterol 14 α-demethylase protein has been done. The homology modeling tool PHYRE2 was used to predict the structure of Lanosterol 14 α-demethylase. Predicted structure was used for docking studies with sixty plant molecules by using Autodock 1.5. 6 cr2™. Among the sixty plant molecules, forty-seven were found to form hydrogen bond and the rest of the plant molecules did not form a hydrogen bond with Lanosterol 14 α-demethylase. Docking study of a library of sixty molecules revealed that 48 plant molecules showed an excellent and good binding affinity with predicted protein model Lanosterol 14 α-demethylase of Candida albicans. The binding residue comparison of docked molecules with that of Ketoconazole revealed, fourteen molecules have similar binding residue. These fourteen molecules may have a similar mode of action as that of Ketoconazole. These molecules should be screened and used to discover new antifungal therapeutic drugs.
A new sarcopenia score prognostic for postoperative complications in hepatic alveolar echinococcosis: a multicenter retrospective study

Background Skeletal muscle depletion and excessive visceral adipose tissue have been shown to be independent risk factors for postoperative complications (PCs) in various diseases. However, their impact on surgical PCs in hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE) is still unknown. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of HAE patients who underwent liver resection at our hospital between January 2008 and December 2018. We segmented skeletal muscle and adipose tissue and measured the area of skeletal muscle tissue and adipose tissue at the level of the third lumbar vertebra by manual tracing from preoperative plain computed tomography (CT) images. Sarcopenia features were selected to construct a formula based on the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) logistic regression model in the primary set. Then, integrating the results of multiple clinicopathologic characteristics, we built a nomogram for predicting major PCs in HAE. The results were validated using bootstrap resampling and clinical data from other HAE centers in western China. Results The sarcopenia score is based on the personalized levels of the five features from the primary set (n=233). In the multivariate logistic analysis of the primary set, the independent factors for PCs were γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT), and surface area of hepatectomy, which were integrated into the nomogram combined with sarcopenia score. The model had a good prediction capability with a C-index of 0.84 (95% CI, 0.72–0.96). The calibration plot for the probability of PCs showed an optimal agreement between the nomogram predictions and actual observations in the primary and validation sets. Conclusion Our study showed that sarcopenia score was significantly correlated with PCs in patients with HAE. In addition, we constructed a prognostic nomogram for predicting complications in HAE patients after liver surgery. The nomogram displayed excellent discrimination and calibration. Improving the nutritional status and physical health of patients before surgery might reduce the incidence of postoperative complications for the high-risk patients.
NaTaO3 photocatalysts of different crystalline structures for water splitting into H2 and O2

Perovskite-type NaTaO3 derived from a sol-gel synthesis exhibited a larger surface area and a remarkably higher photocatalytic activity in water splitting than the solid-state synthesized NaTaO3. The sol-gel and solid-state NaTaO3 had different crystalline structures of monoclinic P2∕m and orthorhombic Pcmn, respectively. Diffuse reflectance spectra showed that the sol-gel specimen had a slightly larger band gap. The band structure analysis revealed an indirect band gap for the sol-gel NaTaO3, contrary to the direct band gap of the solid-state one. The difference in the electronic structure and surface area explained the higher photocatalytic activity of the sol-gel NaTaO3.
Modelling Canopy Actual Transpiration in the Boreal Forest with Reduced Error Propagation

The authors have developed a scaling approach to aggregate tree sap flux with reduced error propagation in modeled estimates of actual transpiration () of three boreal species. The approach covers three scales: tree point, single tree trunk, and plot scale. Throughout the development of this approach the error propagated from one scale to the next was reduced by analyzing the main sources of error and exploring how some field and lab techniques, and mathematical modeling can potentially reduce the error on measured or estimated parameters. Field measurements of tree sap flux at the tree point scale are used to obtain canopy transpiration estimates at the plot scale in combination with allometric correlations of sapwood depth (measured microscopically and scaled to plots), sapwood area, and leaf area index. We compared the final estimates to actual evapotranspiration and actual transpiration calculated with the Penman–Monteith equation, and the modified Penman–Monteith equation, respectively, at the plot scale. The scaled canopy transpiration represented a significant fraction of the forest evapotranspiration, which was always greater than 70%. To understand climate change impacts in forested areas, more accurate actual transpiration estimates are necessary. We suggest our model as a suitable approach to obtain reliable estimates in forested areas with low tree diversity.
The use of the routine activities theory on policing informal settlements in the Global South

ABSTRACT Countries such as Latin America, Asia and Africa in the Global South are characterized by the prevalence of informal settlements, where policing is very challenging. Empirical research in an informal settlement in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) highlighted these challenges which included a lack of infrastructure and roads. Accurate geospatial data are required to timeously identify crime hotspots and, when three (03) elements of the Routine Activities Theory are applied to these locations, effective crime prevention is possible. By capturing crime-scene data with handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) instruments, police data will be more accurate in terms of temporal and spatial information. Not only will this enhance crime-prevention activities, it will also have a positive impact on police service delivery within these areas.
Assessment of anxiety and depression levels in parents of children presenting to the orthopedics outpatient clinic with the complaint of in-toeing

Corresponding author / Sorumlu yazar: Bahtiyar Haberal Address / Adres: Başkent Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Anabilim Dalı, Yukarı Bahçelievler Mah. Mareşal Fevzi Çakmak Cd. 10. Sok. No:45 06490, Bahçelievler, Çankaya, Ankara, Türkiye E-mail: bahtiyarhaberal@hotmail.com 󠄀 Ethics Committee Approval: For the present study, the approval of Başkent University Research and Ethics Committee was obtained (Project Number: KA17/209). All procedures in this study involving human participants were performed in accordance with the 1964 Helsinki Declaration and its later amendments. Etik Kurul Onayı: Bu çalışma için Başkent Üniversitesi Araştırma ve Etik Kurul onayı alınmıştır (Proje No: KA17/209). İnsan katılımcıların katıldığı çalışmalardaki tüm prosedürler, 1964 Helsinki Deklarasyonu ve daha sonra yapılan değişiklikler uyarınca gerçekleştirilmiştir. 󠄀 Conflict of Interest: No conflict of interest was declared by the authors. Çıkar Çatışması: Yazarlar çıkar çatışması bildirmemişlerdir. 󠄀 Financial Disclosure: The study was supported by Başkent University Research Fund. Finansal Destek: Çalışma Başkent Üniversitesi Araştırma Fonu tarafından desteklenmiştir. 󠄀 Published: 11/9/2020 Yayın Tarihi: 09.11. 2020
Sexual Harassment in Clinical Practice—A Cross-Sectional Study Among Nurses and Nursing Students in Sub-Saharan Africa

Introduction Sexual harassment (SH) at the workplace is a globally discussed topic and one deserving of scrutiny. It is an issue that is often avoided although around 25% of nurses worldwide have experienced some form of SH at their workplace. Consequences of SH at workplaces can be very serious and an occupation hazard for nurses around the world. In Sub-Saharan Africa there is also a need for more studies in the field. Objective The overall aim was to determine the prevalence, types, and consequences of sexual harassment among nurses and nursing students at a regional university hospital in Tanzania. Methods The study has a cross-sectional design. A study specific questionnaire was distributed to a total of 200 nurses and nursing students. Descriptive statistics were used for calculation of frequencies, prevalence, including gender differences, types, and consequences of sexual harassment. Results The result show that 9.6% of the participants had experienced some form of SH at their workplace. Regarding the female nurses and students, 10.5% had been sexually harassed at work, whereas the number for males was 7.8%, but 36% knew about a friend who had been sexually harassed. The most common perpetrator were physicians. The victims of SH were uncomfortable going back to work, felt ashamed and angry. Conclusions In conclusion, nearly 10% of the participants had been exposed to sexual harassment. However, an even greater number of victims was found when including by proxy victims of sexual harassment. SH can become a serious occupational hazard and stigmatization for nurses. Enhanced knowledge is needed, and hospitals and medical colleges should emphasize their possibilities to give support and assistance to the victims of SH. Education about SH in all levels and prevention methods should also be emphasized.
A method for predicting the uncompleted climate transition process

Abstract. Climate change is expressed as a climate system transiting from the initial state to a new state in a short time. The period between the initial state and the new state is defined as the transition process, which is the key part for connecting the two states. By using a piece-wise function, the transition process is stated approximately (Mudelsee, 2000). However, the dynamic processes are not included in the piece-wise function. Thus, we proposed a method (Yan et al., 2015, 2016) to fit the transition process by using a continuous function. In this paper, this method is further developed for predicting the uncompleted transition process based on the dynamic characteristics of the continuous function. We introduce this prediction method in detail and apply it to three ideal time sequences and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO). The PDO is a long-lasting El Nino-like pattern of Pacific climate variability (Barnett et al., 1999; Newman et al., 2016). A new quantitative relationship during the transition process has been revealed, and it explores a nonlinear relationship between the linear trend and the amplitude (difference) between the initial state and the end state. As the transition process begins, the initial state and the linear trend are estimated. Then, according to the relationship, the end state and end moment of the uncompleted transition process are predicted.
Quantification of Nutritional Composition and Some Antinutrient Factors of Banana Peels and Pineapple Skins

Agricultural wastes are by-products generated from growing and processing of agricultural commodities such as vegetables, fruits, meats, poultry and crops. The modernisation of agricultural practises creates huge number of wastes namely animals’ carcass, seeds and skins from crop and also trace of pesticide, along the chain. If these wastes are released without proper disposal procedure, it may cause negative effects to environment and jeopardize human health. Banana and pineapple are amongst the most common crops cultivated in tropical countries. With its bright colour, juicy delicious flesh, and well-studied beneficial compounds, these two fruits are being enjoyed as fresh consumption or in the form of food products like chips and jam. Unfortunately, the peel and the skin are currently being dumped to the landfill as waste. The objective of our study was to evaluate the chemical composition of banana peel and pineapple skin, in order to explore the utilisation of these so-called wastes as food ingredients. The samples were analysed for nutritional composition, anti-nutrients level and sugar profile. Proximate analysis according to AOAC 2000 method were conducted to collect the nutritional composition of samples, antinutrients Original Research Article Mohd Bakri et al.; AFSJ, 18(4): 1-10, 2020; Article no.AFSJ. 62013 2 factors were study via spectrophotometery analysis and sugar profile were achieved by using HPLC-ELSD method. The results showed that ash, moisture, fat, protein were in the acceptable level (7.0±0.14, 7.55±1.48, 13.95±1.62, 5.0±2.82, 67.25±3.80 g/100 g respectively for banana peels and 3.49±0.02, 8.65±0.87, 0.38±0.07, 4.84±1.73 and 83.31±3.49 g/100 g for pineapple skins respectively) and acceptable levels of tannin and phytic acid for both samples. Analysis of sugar profile revealed that these high values agricultural waste contain fructose, glucose and sucrose – potentially being utilised as a good source of sweetners. Finally, we recommend that banana peels and pineapple skins should properly be processed and exploited as a high quality and inexpensive source of food ingredients.
More bang for your buck: Boosting performance with capped power consumption

: Achieving faster performance without increasing power and energy consumption for computing systems is an outstanding challenge. This paper develops a novel resource allocation scheme for memory-bound applications running on High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, aiming to improve application performance without breaching peak power constraints and total energy consumption. Our scheme estimates how the number of processor cores and CPU frequency setting affects the application performance. It then uses the estimate to provide additional compute nodes to memory-bound applications if it is proﬁtable to do so. We implement and apply our algorithm to 12 representative benchmarks from the NAS parallel benchmark and HPC Challenge (HPCC) benchmark suites and evaluate it on a representative HPC cluster. Experimental results show that our approach can effectively mitigate memory contention to improve application performance, and it achieves this without signiﬁcantly increasing the peak power and overall energy consumption. Our approach obtains on average 12.69% performance improvement over the default resource allocation strategy, but uses 7.06% less total power, which translates into 17.77% energy savings.
Functional Analysis of Estrogen Receptor 1 in Diabetic Wound Healing: A Knockdown Cell-Based and Bioinformatic Study

Background Diabetic wound (DW) treatment is a serious challenge for clinicians, and the underlying mechanisms of DWs remain elusive. We sought to identify the critical genes in the development of DWs and provide potential targets for DW therapies. Material/Methods Datasets of GSE38396 from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database were reviewed. Pathway analysis was performed using the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG), Gene Ontology term analyses were carried out, and Cytoscape software (Cytoscape 3.7.2) was used to construct the protein interaction network. Serum samples from patients with diabetes and control participants were collected, and the expression of estrogen receptor 1 (ESR1) was measured by quantitative reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction. In addition, the function of ESR1 in human skin fibroblasts was investigated in vitro. Results Eight samples were analyzed using the Morpheus online tool, which identified 637 upregulated and 448 downregulated differentially expressed genes. The top 5 KEGG pathways of upregulated differentially expressed genes were associated with sphingolipid metabolism, estrogen signaling, ECM-receptor interaction, MAPK signaling, and PI3K-Akt signaling. The hub genes for DWs were JUN, ESR1, CD44, SMARCA4, MMP2, BMP4, GSK3B, WDR5, PTK2, and PTGS2. JUN, MMP2, and ESR1 were the upregulated hub genes, and ESR1 was found to be consistently enriched in DW patients. Inhibition of ESR1 had a stimulative role in human skin fibroblasts. Conclusions ESR1 was identified as a crucial gene in the development of DWs, which suggests potential therapeutic targets for DW healing.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE OF MULTI-SERVICE PLATFORM: THE MEDIATING ROLE BETWEEN BRAND EXTENSION STRATEGY AND BRAND IMAGE

As the pioneer in multi-service platform, GO-JEK faces tight competition from other similar type of businesses. GO-JEK extends its product through a lot of extensions to strengthen GO-JEK’s position. This research aims to analyze the impact of brand extension strategy on brand image with customer experience as the mediating role. The type of research is explanative, research method using survey with quantitative approach, and data analyze using Sobel test to determine the impact of brand extension strategy on brand image with customer experience as the mediating role. Based on data analyze result from 378 samples, brand extension strategy gives significant contribution to customer experience, customer experience gives significant contribution to brand image, brand extension strategy gives significant contribution to brand image, and brand extension strategy through customer experience give significant contribution to brand image. So there’s mediating role of customer experience to mediating the impact of brand extension strategy on brand image of GO-JEK in Bandung.
Have the driving forces of inflation changed in advanced and emerging market economies

We construct a balanced panel dataset for 47 advanced and emerging market economies over a sample period from 1996 to 2018 to empirically investigate possible changes in the driving forces of inflation. Using an open economy hybrid Phillips curve model of inflation and formally testing for structural breaks, we find relatively little significant change in the underlying driving forces or their quantitative effects for most economies, even after the Great Financial Crisis. However, one notable change has been an increase in the average weight on expected future inflation, measured using professional forecasts, for both advanced and emerging market economies. We find very heterogeneous but significant effects of inflation expectations, domestic and foreign output gaps, exchange rate passthrough, and oil prices, with generally higher sensitivities to external driving forces for emerging market economies. Consistent with the model, the behavior of the various inflation drivers, especially what appear to be better anchored inflation expectations, can explain patterns of changes in the level and volatility of inflation across different economies.
Absorption von VUV-Photonen in Warm Dense Matter

Diese Arbeit behandelt die Absorption von VUV-Photonen in warmer, dichter Materie und nimmt dabei Bezug auf Experimente mit dem Freien Elektronen Laser FLASH in Hamburg. Es wird ein neues Absorptionsmodell vorgestellt, welches fur alle Materialtemperaturen und alle Photonenenergien angewendet werden kann. Es wird hierzu die gemittelte mikroskopische totale Absorptionsrate, die sich aus der inversen Bremsstrahlung ergibt, mit der makroskopischen Stosfrequenz aus dem Drude-Sommerfeld-Modell verknupft. Dieses Absorptionsmodell wurde in einen hydrodynamischen Code integriert und zu Simulationen mit FLASH-Parametern benutzt.
The business advantage of identifying and solving pseudo-continuous-integer periodical linear problems

Many applications of optimisation require the final value of the decision variables to be integer. In many cases the relaxed optimal solution does not satisfy the integral- ity constraint therefore, the problem must be solved by integer or mix-integer pro- gramming algorithms at a significant computational effort and most likely a worsen objective function value. The contribution of this paper is twofold: The identification of a type of problems in which the relaxed optimal objective function value can be kept in the implementation by a change in the planning horizon; and the identifica- tion of a multi-period based solution procedure. Three small instances are provided in order to illustrate the methodology as well as the economic impact involved. In addition, a fourth industrial size case is included for the benefit of practitioners. This work shows that business profit can be increased for pseudo-continuous-integer periodical linear problems by identifying optimal decision-making periods.