Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Are Technological Terms Seductive? The Effect of Technological Terms on Persuasion

Most claims in marketing communication take the form of causal claims stating that using a certain product (the cause, e.g., "Fresh Air, the electronic device") produces a certain benefit (the effect, e.g., "purifies the air at home"). Marketers acknowledge (and studies show) that providing an explanation on the mechanism by which the product produces the effect fosters persuasion. Yet, instead of providing the specific mechanism (e.g. "it purifies the air at home by reducing dust parcels in the air"), they often use general technological terms. Thus, instead of explaining, "Fresh-Air purifies the air at home by reducing dust particles in the air," they "explain" that the product purifies the air by "applying a new algorithm. " We call explanations that use general technological terms pseudo explanations, because they follow the same structure, but they lack the crucial element that enables persuasion—they are not content specific. Although using pseudo explanations is a common practice in marketing, no studies have examined if they affect persuasion. In two studies, we exposed participants to causal claims for various products in several formats, and asked them to indicate the probability that they would purchase the product if they needed it. Generally, results show persuasion was the same for pseudo explanations as for the claim alone, when both were less persuasive than mechanistic explanations. Consumers are sensitive to the fact that pseudo explanations do not really explain the mechanism. Thus, whereas pseudo explanations do not affect persuasion, mechanistic explanations do.
Quality of life assessment in chronic skin disorders

Objective To assess the impact of disease on quality of life of dermatological patients by using dermatology life quality index (DLQI). Methods One hundred consecutive adult patients with any dermatological disease lasting more than six months were interviewed and filled DLQI questionnaire. DLQI is a broad, self-administered, dermatology specific questionnaire that measures the impact of skin diseases on health-related quality of life in patients. It covers six domains (symptoms, feelings, routine daily activities, sports activities, work and school, personal relationships, and treatment) during the preceding one week. In our study, both original English and validated Urdu versions of the instrument were used for patients in either language of ease. Results There were 58 males and 42 females. Mean age was 42 + 17 years. A total of 26 dermatological diseases were found in our patients. Chronic eczema was the commonest diagnosis in 29% of patients, followed by melasma in 11%. The duration of illness varied from 6 months to 25 years whereas mean duration was 10.48 + 5.9 years. DLQI score varied from 0-20, mean score was 10.02 + 4.09. Score was significantly associated with disease duration (p value 0.0001, student t test). The difference in DLQI scores between sexes was not significant (p value0.32, student t test). Conclusion Skin diseases, irrespective of the diagnosis, impair quality of life which is directly proportional to the duration of disease.
Microscopic evaluation regarding time behavior of orthodontic cements used for disjunctor cementing

Abstract In order to fulfill their function, orthodontic devices must be cemented on teeth using orthodontic rings. The retention of the orthodontic ring is influenced mainly by the type of dental-ring adhesion. This study was initiated to determine possible microleakage events while using zinc phosphate cement Adhesor (Spofa Dental), conventional glass ionomer Ketac Cem (3M ESPE) and Fuji Ortho (GC) and a compomer Transbond Plus (3M Unitek). The results of the study are consistent with those reported in the literature reference, the compomer is the preferred adhesive material for cementing the orthodontic rings, compared to conventional glass ionomer cements and zinc-phosphate cement.
The role and application of accounting and budgeting information in government financial management process—a qualitative study in Slovenia

ABSTRACT The usefulness of accounting information for the design, planning and execution of the national budgeting process depends on a number of factors, such as the horizontal and vertical organization of government bodies, the structure of the state administration, adequate and timely reporting of relevant data, data interpretation and analytics. This paper focuses on the analysis of the role and application of accounting and budgeting information in Slovenia, as well as reporting in the national budgeting process. Structured interviews with prominent experts in the field were used as the main data collection technique. The results reveal the limited usefulness of the information offered by the accounting system for budgeting purposes and several collateral findings. These findings could be used as a starting point in the reform of Slovenian public financial management, as well as in similar countries. IMPACT The findings of this Slovenian study will be of importance to regulators, reformers and officials in other, similar, countries that are transitioning from cash-based accounting to accrual accounting and consequently redesigning their public sector accounting and budgeting systems. The paper reveals factors that should be reconsidered before reforming the public sector accounting and budgeting systems, such as having sound political support and the commitment of all stakeholders, as well as public and professional supervision at the later stages.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF META-COGNITIVE THERAPY ON ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

post-traumatic stress disorder is a set of symptoms that can be find after following that exposure to traumatic life events. This study was conducted with purpose of investigation the effectiveness of meta-cognitive therapy on Anxiety and depression in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted in the context of a single case study using the multiple baselines design. The population of the study included all patients with post-traumatic stress disorder in the city of Tabriz in 2015. The sample, consist of three people with post-traumatic stress disorder were referred to psychiatrist and were selected based on purposive sampling method. Patients were evaluated in pre-treatment, during treatment and follow-up period of six weeks using the Beck anxiety inventory, Beck depress inventory, and the Mississippi PTSD scale (MPS). Results: The results of study showed that Meta-cognitive therapy significantly reduce Anxiety and depression in subjects with post-traumatic stress disorder at post-treatment and follow-up period both statistically and clinically Conclusion: The results of these three subjects showed the clinical efficacy of Meta-cognitive therapy in a culture different from the culture of the manufacturer's protocol. So that this treatment, in reducing signs and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder is as effective
STRUCTURING THE RADIOLOGICAL REPORT

: Currently, although all advances in computing, information storage and processing facilities, most radiology reports are still stored in free text. This methodology hinders systemic searches and clinical research for future assistance in the early diagnosis of pathologies. This context points that information obtained through radiological examinations should be stored in a structured way so that they can be retrieved and searched with easy and agility, possibility clinical and scientific research. And enabling a better compression of the report and reducing the margin of mistakes, because the entire report will be transposed in structured fields and all the data will be arranged in a standardized visual form, helping a more accurate and reliable diagnosis.
Robust human activity recognition using single accelerometer via wavelet energy spectrum features and ensemble feature selection

ABSTRACT Wearable sensor-based human activity recognition has been widely used in many fields. Considering that a multi-sensor based recognition system is not suitable for practical applications and long-term activity monitoring, this paper proposes a single wearable accelerometer-based human activity recognition approach. In order to improve the reliability of the recognition system and remove redundant features that have no effect on recognition accuracy, wavelet energy spectrum features and a novel feature selection method are introduced. For each activity sample, wavelet energy spectrum features of the acceleration signal are extracted and the activity is represented by a feature set including wavelet energy spectrum features and features of other attributes. Then, considering the limitation of single filter feature selection method, this paper proposes an ensemble-based filter feature selection (EFFS) approach to optimize the feature set. Features that are robust to sensor placement and highly distinguishable for different activities are selected. In the experiment, the acceleration data around waist is collected and two classifiers: k-nearest neighbour (KNN) and support vector machine (SVM) are utilized to verify the effectiveness of the proposed features and EFFS method. Experiment results show that the wavelet energy spectrum features can increase the discrimination between different activities and signiﬁcantly and improve the activity recognition accuracy. Compared with other four popular feature selection methods, the proposed EFFS approach provides higher accuracy with fewer features.
The complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Bryopsis plumosa

Abstract In 2015, a novel macroalgae began to bloom in Qinhuangdao on the coast of the Bohai Sea, Northern China. Bryopsis plumosa, a green macroalga, is one of the causal species of the macroalgae blooms, which have severely affected the environment and ecosystem on the coast of Qinhuangdao. In the present study, we sequenced the mitochondrial genome of B. plumosa for the first time (GenBank accession number MN853874). It was found that the ring-shaped genome was made up of 110,912 base pairs, including 29 protein-coding genes, 23 tRNAs, and 2 rRNAs. Phylogenetic analysis showed B. plumosa had close genetic relationships with algae Ulva prolifera, Ulva linza, and Ulva flexuosa. The present data will provide important information on the phylogenetics and molecular evolution of Bryopsis species.
Towards optimal nutrition in the critically ill

Introduction: Measurement of energy expenditure (EE) is recommended to guide nutrition in critically ill patients. Availability of a gold standard indirect calorimetry is limited, and continuous measurement is unfeasible. Equations used to predict EE are inaccurate. The purpose of this study was to provide proof of concept that EE can be accurately assessed on the basis of ventilator-derived carbon dioxide production (VCO2) and to determine whether this method is more accurate than frequently used predictive equations. Methods: In 84 mechanically ventilated critically ill patients, we performed 24-h indirect calorimetry to obtain a gold standard EE. Simultaneously, we collected 24-h ventilator-derived VCO2, extracted the respiratory quotient of the administered nutrition, and calculated EE with a rewritten Weir formula. Bias, precision, and accuracy and inaccuracy rates were determined and compared with four predictive equations: the Harris-Benedict, Faisy, and Penn State University equations and the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) guideline equation of 25 kcal/kg/day. Results: Mean 24-h indirect calorimetry EE was 1823 ± 408 kcal. EE from ventilatorderived VCO2 was accurate (bias +141 ± 153 kcal/24 h; 7.7 % of gold standard) and more precise than the predictive equations (limits of agreement −166 to +447 kcal/24 h). The 10 % and 15 % accuracy rates were 61 % and 76 %, respectively, which were significantly higher than those of the Harris-Benedict, Faisy, and ESPEN guideline equations. Large errors of more than 30 % inaccuracy did not occur with EE derived from ventilator-derived VCO2. This 30 % inaccuracy rate was significantly lower than that of the predictive equations. Conclusions: In critically ill mechanically ventilated patients, assessment of EE based on ventilator-derived VCO2 is accurate and more precise than frequently used predictive equations. It allows for continuous monitoring and is the best alternative to indirect calorimetry.
Relations Between Family Support and Character Strengths in Adolescents

Abstract This study aimed to verify whether family support has an impact on the development of character strengths in adolescents. For this purpose, we analyzed data from 304 elementary and high school students, with ages ranging from 13 and 20, of both sexes. The results indicated that the character strengths with greater predictive power over the three factors of the Perception of Family Support Inventory (Inventário de Percepção do Suporte Familiar -IPSF) were gratitude, vitality and creativity. In addition, it was observed that some strengths were more present in the regression analyses, in two of the three factors of the IPSF, namely: love, wisdom, love of learning, creativity and modesty. It is believed that if the family is capable to offer an environment that provides room for the development of character strengths in adolescents, these positive characteristics may be experienced more frequently and in other situations.
Elevating Instruction: Enhancing Literacy Practices for Advanced Readers in Primary Grades

The tool, Elevating Instruction: A Planning Tool, was designed to aid teachers in improving literacy instruction to best meet the academic needs of all students, including advanced readers in the primary classroom. It is crucial for teachers to elevate reading practices for advanced readers during the time when young learners are developing skills to be lifelong readers. Teachers can do this by promoting authentic choice, encouraging student agency and ownership, supporting meaningful peer interactions, and collecting and using formative data. To this end, the authors address these four instructional components within the scope of a literacy block in an elementary classroom using an easy-to-access and easy-to-implement planning tool, which teachers can use to enhance instruction for all students. The use of this tool is depicted by a classroom teacher working with a gifted resource teacher (GRT), demonstrating how the tool can be used to support teachers as they work to improve and elevate literacy instruction.
What Makes Firms Perform Well? Evidence from Ghana Retail Shops

Small and Medium Enterprises are an integral part of the modern world. In today’s intensively competitive business environment, the retail industry will be more important for developing economies because of the rising unemployment rate. The growth of the retail shops, however, is hindered to a large extent of challenges. Observing the growth of the retail industry in Ghana recently, one can conclude that the sector is significantly developing with numerous challenges surrounding it. Hence the question, what makes small firms perform well needs to be addressed properly, particularly in the case of retail shops in Ghana. The data used in this study was collected by distributing questionnaires to retail shop owners. 348 out of 423 questionnaires were answered and returned successfully. The study then employed OLS, logit, and probit regression models to analyze the impact of numerous factors that influence the growth of retail shops. The study revealed that factors such as training, access to market, business experience of retail shops owners, and access to transportation are positively associated with the growth of retail shops whereas factors like gender, age, education, start-up capital, access to credit, and social network are negatively associated with the growth of retail shops. Based on the findings, this study recommends that the government of Ghana should pay much attention to the sector by providing training to retail shop owners and their employees in order to have access to the necessary entrepreneurship training that will equip them to manage the affairs of their business which will at long-run influence economic growth.
Chancen und Risiken von Metaproteomik in der Mikrobiomforschung

Zusammenfassung Die Erforschung des menschlichen Darmmikrobioms in den letzten 15 Jahren führte zu neuen Erkenntnissen wodurch Korrelationen und sogar Kausalitäten vieler Erkrankungen mit der Veränderungen der Mikrobiota beschrieben werden konnten. Wegbereitend für die Analyse der Mikrobiota von in vivo Proben war dabei die Entwicklung der sogenannten Meta-omics Methoden, insbesondere die 16 S rRNA Gensequenzierung und die Metagenomik. Jedoch hat die taxonomische Zusammensetzung der Darmmikrobiota aufgrund der hohen funktionellen Redundanz und Vielfältigkeit des Stoffwechselpotentials einzelner Bakterienarten nur geringe Vorhersagekraft bezüglich ihrer tatsächlichen Funktionalität. Aus diesem Grund wurden metaproteomische und metabolische Markierungsmethoden mit stabilen Isotopen (Protein-SIP) entwickelt. Wenn man die Gesamtanzahl der Proteine einer mikrobiellen Gemeinschaft betrachtet, können somit Informationen zur taxonomischen Verteilung, metabolischer Funktion, metabolischer Aktivität sowie für die Funktion der Mikrobiota Schlüsselarten identifiziert werden. Der Fokus des Artikels liegt auf der Methode Metaproteomik sowie der proteinbasierten Stabil-Isotopen-Markierung (Protein-SIP), weil diese Ansätze funktionelle und taxonomische Ergebnisse vereinen. Zusätzlich werden Chancen aber auch Risiken betrachtet, mit denen die Methoden naturgemäß einhergehen.
Map Relative Localization Based on Visual and Topological Map Matching

Accurate and reliable localization is crucial to autonomous vehicle navigation and driver assistance systems. This paper presents a novel approach for online vehicle local-ization in a digital map. Two distinct map matching algorithms are proposed: i) Iterative Closest Point (ICP) based lane level map matching is performed with visual lane tracker and grid map ii) decision-rule based approach is used to perform topological map matching. Results of both the map matching algorithms are fused together with GPS and dead reckoning using Extended Kalman Filter to estimate vehicle's pose relative to the map. The proposed approach has been validated on real life conditions on a road equipped vehicle. Detailed analysis of the experimental results show improved localization using the two aforementioned map matching algorithms.
Rtrack: a software package for reproducible automated water maze analysis

Rtrack is an open-source software package for the analysis of spatial exploration data from behavioural tests such as the Morris water maze. The software provides an easy-to-use interface for data import, analysis and visualisation. A parameter-free machine learning model allows rapid and reproducible classification of spatial search strategies. We also propose a standard export format to enable cross-platform data sharing for the first time in the field.
Do Healthcare Professionals with High Weight Biases Provide Different Quality of Care to Obese Compared to Normal Weight Patients?

Although weight bias has been established as an issue in healthcare, it is less understood if, and how it may impact quality of care. The purpose of this study was to determine if weight bias exhibited by healthcare professionals (HCPs) impacts quality of healthcare provided to obese individuals. HCPs (n=220; 89% female, 94% nurses) in the Midwest region of the United States were recruited to complete an online survey. Participants completed the Attitude Towards Obese Persons scale (ATOP) to assess weight bias and responded to hypothetical patient scenarios to evaluate quality of care. A median split was calculated for ATOP scores to divide participants into high or low weight bias groups. Within these groups, thematic analysis was used to uncover themes in quality of care based upon participants' responses to scenarios. Results revealed that overall, diet and exercise modifications were the most common treatment methods. Additionally, in both weight bias groups, obese patients were started on pharmaceutical therapies sooner, given more specific diet and exercise recommendations, and offered health advice regarding weight loss. A word count revealed “educate” and “encourage” were used in similar frequencies (69–73%) for patients; however, in the high weight bias group, these words were used less frequently (25%) for obese patients. The findings of this study suggest a need to educate HCPs, especially those with high weight bias, on the importance of empathy and compassion when providing treatment to all patients, regardless of weight, to improve patient outcomes.
Motor coordination and academic performance in primary school students

Objective: There is interest in studying the relationship between cognition and motor skills for decades. However, there are few studies that provide scientific evidence on the relationship between motor coordination and academic performance. Therefore, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 163 Spanish schoolchildren aged 6-9 years. Motor coordination was measured with the GRAMI-2 Test. Academic performance was obtained through the average grades of the subjects of language, mathematics, natural science, social science, English and artistic. The variables were calculated: motor coordination index and overall academic performance. The results obtained showed that schoolchildren with a better motor coordination index had higher marks in language, mathematics, natural science and English (p between < .01 and < .05). Dividing the sample according to the global academic performance, those with a good academic performance showed a better coordination performance in lateral jumps (p = .021) and a better motor coordination index (p = .008). These results indicate the existence of a positive relationship between motor coordination and academic performance, which may be this bidirectional link. This study could have practical implications to be taken into account by physical education teachers, such as, the increase in opportunities for physical activity during school and after school hours through the development of programs based on coordinative exercise, and especially oriented towards those less competent at the motor level.
Criteria for Disaster Preparedness Assessed by Hospital Management in Lebanese Hospitals

The aim was to define if a consensus could be reached on the criteria for a hospital disaster plan based on the WHO model mainly. The Delphi technique in two rounds was used to consult the hospital manager’s opinion by using statements that correspond to the criteria’s to be present in the plan. Out of the 41 hospitals chosen, 14 hospitals participated in the 2 rounds. Full consensus was reached and the aim was achieved. The consensus statements were regrouped in four categories. 77% of the statements were positive statements; no negative statements were noted. No differences were noted in term of profile of hospitals and participants. The variance of positive consensus, especially for the strongly agree level was analysed by dividing statements to two groups. The statements higher than 70% were related to the organization, food, internal communication, logistic system, restructuring units, management of dead bodies, human resources, documentation and evacuation. The statements lower than 70% were related to the need to review and exercise the plan, communication tools, logistics, staff and health security, funds, public information, activation and reporting system and the transfer between hospitals. The result can serve as a baseline for future development in disaster preparedness.