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UNFAIR CONTRACT TERMS IN MALAYSIAN ISLAMIC BANKS: EMPOWERING BANK CONSUMERS BY ISLAMIC EDUCATION ETHICS
Authors: Mahinar Abu Bakar Noor , Mohd Yasin Norhashimah , See Teong Ng 
Published: March 2020

Purpose of study: The purpose of this study is to examine the importance of Islamic education ethics-based on the objectives of Shariah (maqasid al-Shariah) to bank consumers in raising their knowledge about their contractual rights and obligations since better-decision making empowers them to avoid unfair contractual terms in transactions with Islamic banks and manage their financial affairs responsibly.
Methodology: Using qualitative analysis, this study reviews previously selected literature on Islamic education ethics and applies maqasid al-Shariahas a benchmark to determine the importance of Islamic financial literacy education. To emphasize such importance, the contents of both primary and secondary data are analyzed which include: official websites of Bank Negara Malaysia, books, academic journals, newspapers, and related industry reports.
Result: Results shows that the Islamic educational ethics based on maqasid al-Shariah empowers bank consumers to improve their reading habits in making informed choices to assert their rights by being aware of the content and fairness of contract terms towards raising their financial literacy standard in avoiding unfair contractual terms and be equipped with Islamic financial knowledge and skill to demand for equitable contractual terms.
Applications of this study: This study is important to Malaysian bank consumer empowerment since applying Islamic education ethics contributes to sound financial choice and better-decision making of whether or not to contract with IBIs since having no basic knowledge of contractual rights and obligations with Islamic banks, then they have little defense against one-sided and unfair contractual content.
Novelty/Originality of this study: Because bank consumers do not read their contracts; this study promotes Islamic education ethics in empowering bank consumers to improve financial literacy in avoiding unfair contractual terms while making informed financial decisions and increase acceptability of Islamic banking products. This study contributes to the literature on Islamic ethics specifically on Islamic financial literacy educational ethics base on maqasid al-Shariah.
ANALYSIS OF PRIVACY PERCEPTIONS THROUGH SHOPPING BEHAVIOR IN INDONESIAN E-COMMERCE
Authors: Sanny Lim , Gerardo Michael 
Published: March 2020

Purpose of the study: The purpose of this study is to determine whether privacy perceptions have an effect on shopping decisions through shopping behaviour in Indonesian e-commerce.
Methodology: This is a quantitative research using the SEM-PLS method and its purpose is for exploratory research with Millennials (aged 22-37) and Baby Boomers (53- 72) as respondents. Out of 178 questionnaires, 155 of them can proceed.
Main Findings: Privacy perceptions affect millennials and baby boomers in their online shopping decision. Privacy Risk Company shall provide more information about how the companies secure consumers’ data.
Applications of this study: In Indonesian e-commerce, the company needs to reduce transaction risk by giving money compensation or money-back guarantee to the customers if something happens throughout the transaction process. Besides that, Indonesian e-commerce needs to improve their website design and more information to the customer.
Novelty/Originality of this study: Comparison between Millenials and baby boomers’ privacy perceptions through shopping behaviour in Indonesia e-commerce website.
Directed cultivation of Chlorella sorokiniana to increase carotenoid synthesis
Authors: Kuznetsova T. A. , Nikitina M. S. , Sevastyanova A. D. 
Published: March 2020

Chlorella sorokiniana is a promising species for cultivation both in the laboratory cultivator and on an industrial scale. Its biomass is the source of many valuable components, including plastid pigments, which have high antioxidant activity. The metabolism of Chlorella sorokiniana is subject to change under the influence of various cultivation conditions. With dosed ultraviolet radiation, a compensatory increase in the synthesis of carotenoids is possible, which prevents oxidative stress. The cultivation of C. sorokiniana (strain 211-8k) was carried out in various conditions of illumination: the control version – illumination with a fluorescent lamp; option 1 – dosed periodic ultraviolet exposure every day for 15 min (spectral region of the light flux 280-315 nm (UV-B), intensity 1300 Lux) and further illumination with a fluorescent light; option 2 – ultraviolet irradiation for 30 min (spectral region of the light flux 280-315 nm (UV-B), intensity 1300 Lux) in the stabilization phase. Periodic ultraviolet irradiation negatively affects the growth of C. sorokiniana population, which manifests itself only on the 9th day, the biomass yield is significantly reduced. A single UV exposure for 30 minutes leads to a slight decrease in the yield of air-dried biomass, which can be compensated with a further increase in population. Periodic ultraviolet exposure leads to an increase in the synthesis of carotenoids, the yield in terms of dry biomass exceeds the control sample by an average of 30%. A single ultraviolet irradiation for 30 minutes in the stabilization phase leads to a decrease in the content of both chlorophyll and carotenoids in the biomass. Microscopic examination of microalgae populations showed that ultraviolet exposure leads to the appearance of cells with signs of apoptosis: large cells with large vacuoles, a condensed nucleus, and bleached chloroplast. A further direction of the study is the selection of conditions allowing to increase the yield of carotenoids with minimal loss of microalgae biomass.
Effect of Nanoscale Pore-Size Distribution on Fluid Phase Behavior of Gas-Improved Oil Recovery in Shale Reservoirs
Authors: Luo Sheng , Lutkenhaus Jodie L. , Nasrabadi Hadi 
Published: March 2020

SummaryThe improved oil recovery (IOR) of unconventional shale reservoirs has attracted much interest in recent years. Gas injection, such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and natural gas, is one of the most considered techniques for its sweep efficiency and effectiveness in low-permeability reservoirs. However, the uncertainties of fluid phase behavior in shale reservoirs pose a great challenge in evaluating the performance of a gas-injection operation. Shale reservoirs typically have macroscale to nanoscale pore-size distribution in the porous space. In fractures and macropores, the fluid shows bulk behavior, but in nanopores, the phase behavior is significantly altered by the confinement effect. The integrated behavior of reservoir fluids in this complex environment remains uncertain.In this study, we investigate the nanoscale pore-size-distribution effect on the phase behavior of reservoir fluids in gas injection for shale reservoirs. A case of Anadarko Basin shale oil is used. The pore-size distribution is discretized as a multiscale system with pores of specific diameters. The phase equilibria of methane injection into the multiscale system are calculated. The constant-composition expansions are simulated for oil mixed with various fractions of injected gas. It is found that fluid in nanopores becomes supercritical with injected gas, but lowering the pressure to less than the bubblepoint turns it into the subcritical state. The bubblepoint is generally lower than the bulk and the degree of deviation depends on the amount of injected gas. The modeling of confined-fluid swelling shows that fluid swelled from nanopores is predicted to contain more oil than the swelled fluid at bulk state.
The Folklore of the Petroleum Production on the Pacific Coast - The Story of a Story
Authors: Grinsfelder Sam 
Published: March 2020

What I have to present to you is not the usual formal technical presentation given during one of these programs, but it's "The Story of a Story," and the story is of the Folklore of Petroleum Production on the Pacific Coast.
Since this is a nontechnical presentation, there is only one thing to do and that'is to try and relax and, if possible, to enjoy it.
What I have to tell you is about a project of the Petroleum Production Pioneers. The Petroleum Production Pioneers, as many of you may know, is a California organization of some 2,700 members. In its Articles of Incorporation, it has for one of its purposes "to collect and preserve the historical facts pertaining to the drilling and producing activities of the petroleum industry and of the individuals engaged therein."
In conformance with this Article, in 1963 the Board of Directors proposed that a study be made as to the best means of collecting and preserving these historical facts. It was thought that the chronological recording of events of petroleum production on the Pacific Coast had been fairly well recorded, mainly in books published by the principal petroleum companies, but that there was very little of record concerning the anecdotes or interesting stories of the early days of the petroleum industry.
Mr. Paul Andrews, at that time, held the position of historian of the Petroleum Production Pioneers. After making a search, he reported to the Board of Directors that the professor of oral history at U.C.L.A. would be willing to undertake this program, interviewing old-timers and using his graduate students to gather the data for the Folklore Program. For this service and the stenographic work and other requirements, he estimated the cost to be $30,000 to complete the program as outlined.
Digital anatomical study and clinical application of screw placement for quadrilateral plate fractures in the danger zone
Authors: Zhao Bei , Sun Zhongye , Zhang Wei , Xu Zhongbao , Yang Xiaofei , Mu Weidong 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background Direct screw placement for quadrilateral plate fractures in the danger zone of the acetabulum is very difficult. This study was performed to simulate the surgical procedure and try to obtain effective and safe screw angles through the middle window of the ilioinguinal approach in Chinese patients. Methods We randomly collected the pelvic computed tomography (CT) scans of 50 adults. DICOM-formatted CT-scan images were imported into Mimics software. The three-dimensional reconstruction (3D) digital model of the semi-pelvi s was established. A 3.5 mm cylinder was used to simulate the pathway of the screw from the designated insertion point . The angles of insertion and intersex differences were explored by statistical analyses. Results The screws could be inserted via three angles: medial inclination , anterior inclination and posterior inclination. The mean minimum medial inclination angle (MIMIA) of insertion point A was 4.96°±1.11° in males and 8.66°±3.40° in females, and the intersex difference was significant. The mean minimum medial inclination angle (MIMIA) of insertion point B was -5.31°±3.69° in males and 1.75°±8.95° in females, and the intersex difference was significant. There were no differences between any of the angles for males and females at insertion point O. Conclusions Preoperative measurement and calculation by digital tools before screw placement for quadrilateral plate fractures of the acetabulum are feasible. Double cortical screws could be placed safely in the danger zone through the middle window of the ilioinguinal approach to increase the stability of the acetabulum.
The effect of quitting water pipe during pregnancy on Anthropometric measurements at birth: a population-based prospective cohort study in South of Iran
Authors: Nematollahi Shahrzad , Holakouie-Naieni Koroush , Madani Abdolhossain , Shabkhiz Hossein , Torabi Elham , Lotfi Samaneh 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background

Evidence on health effects of tobacco cessation in pregnancy is mainly restricted to cigarette, while water pipe smoking is more prevalent among women in the Middle-East. The present ‎study aimed to assess the effects of cessation of water pipe during pregnancy on ‎birth anthropometric measures in South of Iran.

Methods

Data on 1,120 singleton pregnancies (response rate=93.4%) from a population-based prospective cohort study in suburban communities in Bandar Abbas city was used. Birth measures were used according to infant`s vaccination cards. Study subjects were categorized into three subgroups based on water pipe ‎smoking status during pregnancy, including: 1) mothers who never smoke water pipe ‎‎(never smoker); 2)mothers who stopped water pipe during pregnancy and resumed it postpartum (quitters); 3) mothers who continued smoking water pipe regardless ‎of their pregnancy (always smokers). ‎Generalized Linear Models (GLMs) were utilized for the analyses.

Results

Compared to never smokers, quitting water pipe in pregnancy would decrease mean birthweight by 99.30 ‎grams (β:-99.30, 95%CI:-204.35,-5.75‎); while an additional decrease by 37.83 grams would occur in always smokers (β:-137.13‎;95%CI:-262.21,-‎‎12.05‎). Mean birth length ‎did not significantly differ among the three water pipe groups. Mean head ‎circumference, however, would significantly increase by 0.79 centimeter in always smokers (β:079,95%CI:0.13,1.45). ‎

Conclusion

Quitting water pipe during pregnancy had positive effects on infant growth, especially birth weight. Some suggestions are provided including integration of information on health benefits of quitting smoking into routine prenatal healthcare services and development of awareness programs to encourage smokers to quit early in pregnancy.
Association of Fine Particulate Matter Exposure with Acute Noncardiovascular Critical Illnesses and In-hospital Outcomes in Patients Receiving Intensive Cardiac Care
Authors: Chen Fei , Liu Qi , Huang Baotao , Huang Fangyang , Li Yiming , Peng Yong , Chen Mao 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background The effect of short-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on the incidence of acute noncardiovascular critical illnesses (ANCIs) and clinical outcomes is unknown in patients with acute cardiovascular diseases. Methods We conducted a retrospective study in 2,337 admissions to an intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU) from June 2016 to May 2017. We used the 2-day average PM2.5 concentration before ICCU admission to estimate the individual exposure level, and patients were divided into 3 groups according to the concentration tertiles. Major ANCI was defined as the composite of acute respiratory failure, acute kidney injury, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, or sepsis. The primary endpoint was all-cause death or discharge against medical advice in extremely critical condition. Results During the 12-month study period, the annual median concentration of PM2.5 in Chengdu, China was 48 µg/m3 (IQR, 33-77 µg/m3). More than 20 percent of admissions were complicated by major ANCI, and the primary endpoints occurred in 7.6% of patients during their hospitalization. The association of short-term PM2.5 exposure levels with the incidence of acute respiratory failure (adjusted OR [odds ratio] =1.31, 95%CI [confidence interval]1.12-1.54) and acute kidney injury (adjusted OR=1.20, 95%CI 1.02-1.41) showed a significant trend. Additionally, there were numerically more cases of sepsis (adjusted OR=1.21, 95%CI 0.92-1.60) and gastrointestinal hemorrhage (adjusted OR=1.29, 95%CI 0.94-1.77) in patients with higher exposure levels. After further multivariable adjustment, short-term PM2.5 exposure levels were still significantly associated with incident major ANCI (adjusted OR=1.32, 95%CI 1.12-1.56), as well as a higher incidence of the primary endpoint (adjusted OR=1.52, 95%CI 1.09-2.12). Conclusion Short-term PM2.5 exposure before ICCU admission was associated with an increased risk of incident major ANCI and worse in-hospital outcomes in patients receiving intensive cardiac care.
Synthesis, Photophysical Property and Antibacterial Activity of Cu(II) and Co(II) Porphyrins: Role of Ligand Modification
Authors: Beyene belete , Achenef Getaneh 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Many synthetic porphyrins are modified at the meso-position to achieve target properties in biomedical applications. The metalloporphyrins; CuTPP, CuTPPCOOMe, CuTPPNH 2 , CoTPPOMe and CoTPPCOOH were synthesized from their free base porphyrins and characterized by spectroscopic techniques. The Uv-Vis spectra show the decrease in number of Q bands from four to one/ two peaks and a blue shift when the metal is inserted in to the porphyrin core. They are capable of effecting bacterial and viral pathogens through the large number of different mechanisms. The antibacterial activity of the metalloporphyrins and their ligands were evaluated by using two gram positive and two gram negative bacteria by disc diffusion method. Among the complexes under study, CoTPPCOOH showed highest inhibition zone (15.5- 16.5) vs 25-28 for the famous standard antibacterial drug and therefore, highest antibacterial activities as compared to other porphyrins. The study also indicates that metalloporphyrins with electron withdrawing groups have highest inhibition zones than complexes which possess electro donating group at para position of the meso-phenyl ring.
The Association between Gut Microbiota and Intestinal Toll-like Receptors Genes Expression in Adenomatous and Colorectal Cancerous patients
Authors: Rezasoltani Sama , Sharafkhah Maryam , Aghdaei Hamid Asadzadeh , Olfatifar Meysam , Mojarad Ehsan Nazemalhosseini , Yadegar Abbas , Zali Mohammad Reza 
Published: March 2020

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Risk factors and Intestinal Microbiota: Clostridioides difficile Infection in Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition at Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Wang Daosheng , Dong Danfeng , Wang Chen , Cui Yingchao , Jiang Cen , Ni Qi , Su Tongxuan , Wang Guanzheng , Mao Enqiang , Peng Yibing 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background: Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a leading cause of nosocomial diarrhea. Patients receiving enteral nutrition (EN) in the intensive care unit (ICU) are potentially at high risk of CDI. Presently, we assessed the risk factors and intestinal microbiome of these patients to better understand the occurrence and development of CDI. Methods: Patients were screened for C. difficile every week after EN started and their clinical records were collected for risk factor identification. Feces were analyzed for 16S rRNA sequencing to evaluate the intestinal microbiota. Results : Overall incidence of CDI was 10.7% (18/168 patients). History of cerebral infarction was associated with CDI occurrence (OR, 9.759; 95% CI, 2.140-44.498) and treatment with metronidazole could be protective (OR, 0.287; 95% CI, 0.091-0.902). Patients with EN had lower microbial richness and diversity, accompanied by reduced abundance of Bacteroides , Prevotella_9, Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae. Of these patients, acquisition of C. difficile resulted in a transient increase in microbial diversity, along with consistent alterations in the proportion of some bacterial taxa, especially Ruminococcaceae and Lachnospiraceae. At the initiation of EN, patients who were positive for C. difficile later had enhanced abundance of Bacteroides , which was negatively correlated with C. difficile load when CDI developed. Conclusion : ICU patients receiving EN had a high prevalence of CDI, and a fragile intestinal microbial environment. Alteration of microbiota composition could be vital in the process of CDI development, bringing new insights in the interaction between C. difficile and host microbiome.
Influence of self-management on patient-reported outcomes for individuals with chronic heart failure: a multilevel model approach from a longitudinal study
Authors: Tian Jing , Zhao Jinghua , Zhang Qing , Ren Jia , Han Linai , Li Jing , Zhang Yanbo , Han Qinghua 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Purpose: Self-management is highly heterogenous in patient-reported outcomes in individuals with chronic heart failure and lacks a clinical definition. The aim of this study was to identify clinically meaningful strategies that improve patient-reported outcomes in those with chronic heart failure. Methods: A total of 555 patients with heart failure were enrolled. Self-management advice was provided in written form at discharge. Information regarding chronic heart failure in patient-reported outcomes and self-management was collected during follow-up. Multilevel models were applied to evaluate the effects of self-management strategies for patient-reported outcome of chronic heart failure (CHF-PRO) scores, as well as its physical and psychological domains. Minimal clinically important difference was introduced to further evaluate clinical significance. Results: Scores for CHF-PRO improved significantly after discharge. A regular schedule, avoidance of over-eating, and a low-sodium diet increased scores on patient-reported outcomes, including overall scores and physical and psychological scores. In addition, exercise improved patient-reported outcomes and its physical domain. The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors also increased physical scores. Among these variables, a regular daily schedule and avoidance of over-eating almost every day reached clinical significance for CHF-PRO scores, as well as its physical and psychological domains. Conclusions: Self-management, especially the avoidance of over-eating and maintenance of a regular schedule, should be implemented to improve patient-reported outcomes in those with chronic heart failure.
The relationship between social roles and psychosocial adjustment in women with AIDS: A structural equation model
Authors: Harifi Shadi , Alinagi Seyed Ahmad Seyed , Qorbani Mostafa , mahmoodi zohreh 
Published: March 2020

Abstract
Background: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/AIDS is a new social phenomenon that affects almost all the aspects of the social and economic life of individuals. The present study was conducted for the path analysis of the relationship between social roles and psychosocial adjustment in women with AIDS. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 2019 on 240 women with AIDS who referred to the Counseling Center for Behavioral Diseases of Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran. The eligible individuals entered the study through convenience sampling and data were collected using five questionnaires, including the Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale, the Perceived Social Support Scale, the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Scales, the Illness Perception Questionnaire, the Experiences in Close Relationship Scale and a socio-demographic checklist. Data were analyzed using SPSS-16 and Lisrel-8.8 software. Results: According to the results of the path analysis, internal health locus of control and patient's age have a significant positive relationship with psychosocial adjustment only through the direct path, and among them, patient's age has the greatest positive and direct relationship (B=0.139).In the indirect path, education, external health locus of control, anxiety in experiences of close relationships, and perceived support have the greatest relationship with psychosocial adjustment, and among these variables, education has the highest positive relationship (B=0.06).Illness perception, avoidance in experiences of close relationships and chance locus of health control are associated with psychosocial adjustment through both direct and direct paths, and among these variables, chance locus of health control has the greatest overall relationship with psychosocial adjustment (B=0.238).Conclusion: Based on the results, social roles and physical health are directly/indirectly associated with psychosocial adjustment, which emphasizes the need to pay more attention to all three aspects of psychosocial health, especially in this vulnerable group of the society