Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Supplier Evaluation and Selection Criteria in the Construction Industry of Taiwan and Vietnam

To improve the quality of construction projects, it is critical to establish a better infrastructure in the modern society. Also an effective supplier chain management (SCM) is required in the construction industry to ameliorate the quality of construction projects. As means of achieving successful SCM, the supplier relationship management which is the key position of suppliers in construction supply chain should be enhanced first. In this paper, a set of supplier selection and assessment criteria was adapted from Kannan and Tan (2002), to design the questionnaire for practical survey in Taiwan and Vietnam. The questionnaire for this survey was designed to find out how companies in the construction industry of Taiwan and Vietnam manage their relationships with suppliers and the actual range and importance of each criterion. Four hundred questionnaires were mailed to Taiwan and Vietnam construction companies, 200 in each area. Data from the survey were analyzed by using SPSS software version 12 for Windows. Descriptive data analysis was conducted to investigate the actual rank of supplier evaluation and selection criteria. Hypothesis testing for equality of means was also used to discover the differences between Taiwan and Vietnam in rating the criteria. Findings from this research were consistent with the results of the study of Kannan and Tan (2002). The results confirmed that non-quantifiable criteria play a very important role in the selection process and that the construction companies of Taiwan and Vietnam have come to an agreement in most of the criteria. It is implied in this study that Vietnam construction companies can gain knowledge from Taiwan counterparts particularly in management field in the coming future.
Molecular phylogenetic relationships reveal taxonomic and biogeographic clades in Dianella (flax lilies; Asphodelaceae, Hemerocallidoideae)

A phylogeny of Dianella is presented based on Bayesian and maximum parsimony analyses of a combined molecular data set using three chloroplast markers (trnQUUG–5'rps16, 3'rps16–5'trnK(UUU) and rpl14–rps8–infA–rpl36) and two nuclear markers (ITS and ETS). Accessions included most Dianella species, including all species from Australia, the centre of diversity for the genus, and related outgroup genera Eccremis, Stypandra, Thelionema and Herpolirion. The phylogeny showed Stypandra sister to Herpolirion + Thelionema, and confirmed the monophyly of Dianella. Within Dianella, a number of clades were resolved that revealed biogeographic relationships. Accessions from south-western Australia (extending into South Australia) formed the earliest diverging clade, followed by D. serrulata from New Guinea, sister to all other clades of Dianella from Australia and other regions. Tropical North Queensland species, including the D. pavopennacea complex, were related to a clade of accessions from New Caledonia and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific, and a clade that included samples of D. carolinensis (Caroline Islands) and the widespread D. ensifolia from South-East Asia and across the Indian Ocean to Mauritius and Madagascar. However, D. ensifolia is not monophyletic, with accessions from Japan and Taiwan related to a clade of Queensland samples that are part of the D. revoluta complex. Three New Zealand species (diploid, 2n = 16) were found to be related to Norfolk Island D. intermedia (type locality; octoploid, 2n = 64). In contrast ‘D. intermedia’ from Lord Howe Island was resolved as sister to the eastern Australian D. caerulea complex. The phylogenetic results indicate the need for taxonomic revision, particularly revision of the species ‘complexes’ D. longifolia and D. caerulea in Australia, and recognition of more than one species within D. ensifolia and within D. sandwicensis on the Hawaiian Islands.
Measuring Social Networks and Social Resources: An Exploratory ISSP Survey around the World

This publication documents the development of the ISSP module for the year 2017 titled "Social Networks and Social Resources". The authors begin by discussing instruments that have been developed to measure social relationships and networks. Subsequently, the conceptual framework underlying the module is presented. For the assessment and selection of items for the final module the authors can draw on a rich set of comparative survey data from pretests in China, Taiwan, France, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey, Great Britain, United States and Venezuela. Based on these data measures for all concepts of the theoretical model are derived and preliminary analysis of their validity, reliability and cross-national equivalence are performed. The publication ends with a description of items finally selected for the 2017 ISSP module and some suggestions for analyzing these data.
Diagnosis and management of early inflammatory arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) represents a disease continuum from the pre-clinical period, through undifferentiated inflammatory arthritis (IA) to early then established RA. Improved patient outcomes in recent years reflect early diagnosis, prompt disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) therapy, treat-to-target strategies and use of biological therapies (bDMARDs) particularly following failure of conventional synthetic therapies (csDMARDs). Optimal use of bDMARDs in early disease, however, has not been established. Early detection in the pre-clinical stage is potentially achievable with modern diagnostics but understanding of how to use these biomarkers is lacking. A systematic literature review on the use of bDMARDs was performed and confirmed the efficacy of bDMARDs in patients with established RA. Few studies were found addressing their use in early disease. Two randomised controlled trials were performed to explore early bDMARD intervention. The first, in early DMARD-naive RA, compared methotrexate and infliximab to methotrexate and high-dose intravenous methylprednisolone as induction therapy, followed by a treat-to-target strategy; both arms demonstrated efficacy with no significant between-group differences. In the second, early DMARD naive IA patients treated with combination etanercept and methotrexate had earlier clinical improvement than methotrexate monotherapy; however both groups achieved good 12 month outcomes. In a longitudinal cohort study conducted in secondary care, 50% of patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms and anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) antibodies progressed to clinical IA. Use of additional biomarkers including rheumatoid factor, shared epitope and ultrasound enabled further risk stratification for progression. In a primary care cohort, the anti-CCP antibody was positive in 2.8% with new nonspecific MSK symptoms with almost half progressing to IA. In summary, in early DMARD naive IA, use of bDMARD may not be superior to csDMARDs with a treat-to-target approach. In patients with MSK symptoms, anti-CCP testing identifies individuals at risk of developing IA; additional biomarkers improve prediction and are feasible for clinical use.
Degree Project in Corporate and Financial Management An Empirical Examination of IPO Underpricing in Hong Kong and Singapore

The objective of this thesis is to investigate the main determinants of IPO underpricing for firms listed in Hong Kong and Singapore from 2004 to 2008. Data collected from the Datastream and Reuters, together with the information disclosure in both stock exchanges is used to examine the significance of different variables in order to explain the IPO underpricing level. We find that operating margin, financial leverage, firm size, IPO offer size and overallotment option exercised, to some extent, influence the IPO underpricing for both markets. Based on the regressions, we could conclude that the difference between the levels of IPO underpricing in Hong Kong and Singapore can be explained by the financial leverage and firm size. Firm size is the primary determinant as compared to financial leverage. An Empirical Examination of IPO Underpricing in Hong Kong and Singapore
Fertility of Pedicellate Spikelets in Sorghum Is Controlled by a Jasmonic Acid Regulatory Module

As in other cereal crops, the panicles of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) comprise two types of floral spikelets (grass flowers). Only sessile spikelets (SSs) are capable of producing viable grains, whereas pedicellate spikelets (PSs) cease development after initiation and eventually abort. Consequently, grain number per panicle (GNP) is lower than the total number of flowers produced per panicle. The mechanism underlying this differential fertility is not well understood. To investigate this issue, we isolated a series of EMS-induced multiseeded (msd) mutants that result in full spikelet fertility, effectively doubling GNP. Previously, we showed that MSD1 is a TCP (Teosinte branched/Cycloidea/PCF) transcription factor that regulates jasmonic acid (JA) biosynthesis, and ultimately floral sex organ development. Here, we show that MSD2 encodes a lipoxygenase (LOX) that catalyzes the first committed step of JA biosynthesis. Further, we demonstrate that MSD1 binds to the promoters of MSD2 and other JA pathway genes. Together, these results show that a JA-induced module regulates sorghum panicle development and spikelet fertility. The findings advance our understanding of inflorescence development and could lead to new strategies for increasing GNP and grain yield in sorghum and other cereal crops. Significance Through a single base pair mutation, grain number can be increased by ~200% in the globally important crop Sorghum bicolor. This mutation affects the expression of an enzyme, MSD2, that catalyzes the jasmonic acid pathway in developing floral meristems. The global gene expression profile in this enzymatic mutant is similar to that of a transcription factor mutant, msd1, indicating that disturbing any component of this regulatory module disrupts a positive feedback loop that occurs normally due to regular developmental perception of jasmonic acid. Additionally, the MSD1 transcription factor is able to regulate MSD2 in addition to other jasmonic acid pathway genes, suggesting that it is a primary transcriptional regulator of this hormone signaling pathway in floral meristems.
Title Online algorithms for 1-space bounded multi dimensional binpacking and hypercube packing

In this paper, we study 1-space bounded multi-dimensional bin packing and hypercube packing. A sequence of items arrive over time, each item is a ddimensional hyperbox (in bin packing) or hypercube (in hypercube packing), and the length of each side is no more than 1. These items must be packed without overlapping into d-dimensional hypercubes with unit length on each side. In d-dimensional space, any two dimensions i and j define a space Pij . When an item arrives, we must pack it into an active bin immediately without any knowledge of the future items, and 90◦-rotation on any plane Pij is allowed. The objective is to minimize the total number of bins used for packing all these items in the sequence. In the 1-space bounded variant, there is only one active bin for packing the current item. If the active bin does not have enough space to pack the item, it must be closed and a new active bin is opened. For d-dimensional bin packing, Y. Zhang’s research supported by NSFC (11171086) and Shenzhen Internet Industry Development Fund under grant No. JC201005270342A. F.Y. L. Chin’s research supported by HK RGC grant HKU-7117/09E. X. Han’s research supported by NSFC(11101065). Y. Zhang ( ) · F.Y. L. Chin · H. -F. Ting Department of Computer Science, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China e-mail: yzhang@cs.hku. hk F.Y. L. Chin e-mail: chin@cs.hku. hk H. -F. Ting e-mail: hfting@cs.hku. hk Y. Zhang Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China X. Han School of Software, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China e-mail: hanxin.mail@gmail.com 224 J Comb Optim (2013) 26:223–236 an online algorithm with competitive ratio 4 is given. Moreover, we consider ddimensional hypercube packing, and give a 2d+1-competitive algorithm. These two results are the first study on 1-space bounded multi dimensional bin packing and hypercube packing.
Thromboembolism prophylaxis failure rates after hip and knee arthroplasty: comparison of aspirin and anticoagulants

Background:Aspirin has not traditionally been recommended as monotherapy for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after hip or knee arthroplasty. Recently, the 2012 American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) guidelines recommended aspirin as monotherapy for VTE prophylaxis. The objective of this study was to retrospectively compare the rate of treatment failure in aspirin treated patients and patients who received anticoagulants. Methods:Patients who underwent hip or knee arthroplasty between May 1, 2011 and July 31, 2013 were identified using the International Classificaton for Diseases (ICD)-9 codes. Patients who developed documented postoperative VTE were identified by quality management chart review or by screening all identified patients who were readmitted within 35 days, or both. Patients were excluded if they were on known anticoagulation or if a prophylaxis regimen could not be determined. Results:In the specified time period, 1486 hip and knee arthroplasty procedures were performed (785 knee arthroplasties and 701 hip arthroplasties) 85 patients were excluded. Documented VTE occurred in 21 patients (1.41%); nine out of 552 aspirin therapies failed (1.63%), and 11 out of 827 anticoagulant therapies failed (1.33%) (P=0.65). One failure occurred in a patient receiving aspirin and dalteparin after arthroplasty and thus is not included in either aspirin or anticoagulant failure groups but is included in the overall failure rate total. Demographic data were similar between groups. There was no difference in ordered nonpharmacologic prophylaxis between groups, and there were no fatal outcomes. Conclusions:This retrospective study suggests that there is no difference between the efficacy of aspirin and anticoagulants for VTE prophylaxis after total hip or total knee arthroplasty.
Guerilla capitalism and the platform economy: Governing Uber in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong

ABSTRACT Platforms play an increasingly important role in organizing our economic and political systems globally. Drawing on the varieties of capitalism (VoC) approach and the notion of regulatory entrepreneurship, this article introduces the concept of guerilla capitalism to describe an emerging politically led and economic operative logic of platforms: their profitability relies on the active exploitation of legal gray zones and their ability to harness their network power to openly contest and reshape legislation politically. Through a comparative study of Uber’s operation in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, this article demonstrates that, despite the fact that Uber’s guerilla growth strategy remained strong, its political playbooks resulted in diverse dynamics within different regulatory regimes. The article further explains why its playbook was relatively more effective in the democratic context because the firm could successfully mobilize the fictitious voice of the citizens to legitimize its business. Through these three case studies, this article contributes to the existing literature on platform studies by introducing novel uses of political economy. It also enriches the VoC and platform economy literature by studying the behaviors of platforms in East Asian contexts which exist under separate and specific political regimes.
Are People With Chronic Diseases Satisfied With the Online Health Information Related to COVID-19 During the Pandemic?

PURPOSE A deluge of fake news and misinformation about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the Internet poses challenges for the public in their search for reliable and relevant health information for taking protective measures, especially among people with chronic diseases (PWCD). This study aimed to (a) understand the satisfaction level of the online information related to COVID-19 in people with and without chronic diseases; (b) explore information-searching behavior and digital health literacy in PWCD; and (3) identify the possible predictors of information satisfaction among PWCD. METHODS This was a multicity, cross-sectional study using an online survey with a convenience sample of people who (a) were 15 years of age or older and (b) had access to the Internet in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. FINDINGS Four thousand four hundred and seventy-two subjects completed the survey, of whom less than 50% felt satisfied with the online information. About 20% of respondents (n = 882) were diagnosed with at least one chronic disease and reported a lower level of information satisfaction (p = .003) than the people without chronic diseases. The majority of the PWCD obtained their online health information from social media. Higher digital health literacy (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 5.07), higher frequency of searches regarding symptoms of COVID-19 (adjusted OR = 2.07), higher perceived importance of quickly learning from the information searched (adjusted OR = 1.63), and lower frequency of searches on the topic of dealing with psychological stress (adjusted OR = 0.54) were found to be predictors of information satisfaction among PWCD. CONCLUSIONS The majority of PWCD sought online information related to COVID-19 from social media, and their level of information satisfaction was significantly lower than among people without chronic diseases. Digital health literacy is a strong and significant predictor of information satisfaction. CLINICAL RELEVANCE To support PWCD, we not only have to provide them with clear and accurate information, but also promote their digital health literacy so that they may seek, understand, and appraise health information from the Internet to make appropriate health-related judgments and decisions.
Management of Treatment-Resistant Depression in Real-World Clinical Practice Settings Across Asia

Purpose: Consensus is lacking on the management of treatment-resistant depression (TRD), resulting in significant variations on how TRD patients are being managed in real-world practice. A survey explored how clinicians managed TRD across Asia, followed by an expert panel that interpreted the survey results and provided recommendations on how TRD could be managed in real-world clinical settings. Methods: Between March and July 2018, 246 clinicians from Hong Kong, Japan, Mainland China, South Korea, and Taiwan completed a survey related to their treatment approaches for TRD. Results: The survey showed physicians using more polytherapy (71%) compared to main-taining patients on monotherapy (29%). The most commonly (23%) administered polytherapy involved antidepressant augmentation with antipsychotics that 19% of physicians also indicated as their most important approach for managing TRD. The highest number of physicians (34%) ranked switching to another class of antidepressants as their most important approach, while 16% and 9% chose antidepressant combinations and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), respectively. Conclusion: Taking into account the survey results, the expert panel made general recommendations on the management of TRD. TRD partial-responders to antidepressants should be considered for augmentation with second-generation antipsychotics. For non-responders, switching to another class of antidepressants ought to be considered. TRD patients achieving remission with acute treatment should consider continuing their antidepressants for at least another 6 months to prevent relapse. ECT is a treatment consideration for patients with severe depression or persistent symptoms despite multiple adequate trials of antidepressants. Physicians should also consider the response, tolerability and adherence to the current and previous antidepressants, the severity of symptoms, comorbidities, concomitant medications, preferences, and cost when choosing a TRD treatment approach for each individual patient. Depressive Disorder, who have not responded to at least two different treatments with antidepressants in the current moderate to severe depressive episode. 40
What Is Vaccine Diplomacy?

Abstract The phrase “vaccine diplomacy” spread in the media during the COVID-19 pandemic. The authors examine where it comes from and locate it in health-related strategic communication. The article provides an overview of the history of vaccine diplomacy taken from the literature and then places the phenomenon among the branches of specialized diplomacy as well as among the components of public diplomacy. It highlights the difference between vaccine diplomacy and 20th-century public diplomacy. The article concludes that vaccine diplomacy as a tool of soft power and persuasion hardly differs from vaccine solidarity announced by the G7 member states. In fact, the only difference between vaccine friendship, vaccine diplomacy, and vaccine solidarity is in the perspective, that is, the evaluation by the speaker. These phrases are manifestations of the rivalling narratives that accompany the global power shift.
Intramolecularly resolved Kondo resonance of high-spin Fe(II)-porphyrin adsorbed on Au(111)

Weihua Wang,1 Rui Pang,2 Guowen Kuang,1 Xingqiang Shi,2 Xuesong Shang,3 Pei Nian Liu,3 and Nian Lin1,* 1Department of Physics, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China 2South University of Science and Technology of China, Shenzhen, China 3Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry and Institute of Fine Chemicals, East China University of Science and Technology, Meilong Road 130, Shanghai, China (Received 17 June 2014; revised manuscript received 27 October 2014; published 30 January 2015)
Different Industrializations, Different Democratizations: Linkages between Growth and Political Change in Taiwan and South Korea

Taiwan and South Korea seem to have followed parallel paths from industrialization under authoritarian to vibrant democracy in a few short decades. Yet in these two East Asian societies industrialization took different forms. In Taiwan, development approached a fragmented pattern in which authority and resources were distributed to large numbers of local actors. South Korean development was more concentrated: central players drove growth and wealth accrued to a smaller number of giant firms. These patterns can be traced to contrasting political origins; they also had contrasting political consequences. Taiwan’s fragmented industrialization generated one set of forces for democratization, while South Korea’s concentrated industrialization generated an entirely distinct set. Furthermore, these patterns contributed to making sharply different meanings of democratization. Taiwan’s particular political economy helped make the democratic transition a thoroughgoing transformation of parties and electoral competition, while South Korea’s political economy deprived the transition of having a similar effect. The study complements research on broad correlations between growth and democracy by drawing attention to varying forms of industrialization, varying mechanisms that link growth to political change, and variations in how deep democratization cuts.