Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Exploring the meaning of coaching for newly appointed senior leaders in their first twelve to eighteen months in role

Newly appointed senior leaders are typically expected to “hit the ground running” and start making a difference within a few weeks of their arrival. This study explores how they articulate and interpret their experience of coaching during their transition period. Using a phenomenological based approach, the empirical research involved in-depth interviews with six recently appointed senior leaders in the private and public sectors. The findings revealed that participants attribute particular significance to their coaching in helping them overcome a deep sense of vulnerability in the face of complex challenges, develop new personal, social and cognitive capacities, and identify new purpose and meaning in their whole lives which in turn engenders motivation and ownership of the role. Participants also attributed significant value to the calm, reflective space created by the coach who may need to engage in a variety of ways, as coach, mentor, counsellor or management consultant, depending on their needs.
Lumbricus rubellus Protein Fraction DLBS1033N Increases Nerve Growth Factor Expression via Tyrosine Kinase Activation

Nerve injury occurred due to mechanical, thermal, chemical, or ischemic factors. Nerve regeneration is needed for recovery. Schwann cell proliferation and differentiation are important factors in the nerve regeneration process. Schwann cells release neurotrophins in the nerve regeneration process. In this study, Lumbricus rubellus protein fraction DLBS1033N was used as therapeutic protein candidate for nerve regeneration treatments. DLBS1033N treatments promoted the growth and survival of Schwann cell in free serum and free serum plus minimum O2 conditions. Real-time PCR and ELISA methods revealed that DLBS1033N induced NGF expressions. The growth and survival of Schwann cells were related to NGF expressions in a specific inhibitor TrkA study. Furthermore, in real-time PCR study, DLBS1033N was able to activate phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) pathway. This study showed that L. rubellus protein fraction DLS1033N can promote the growth and survival of Schwann cells by inducing NGF expressions. Cells growth and survival activities are likely achieved via PI3K pathway.
EFFECT OF SOME VITAMINS ON THE IONIC BALANCE AND PROTEIN PROFILES OF SALT- STRESSED FLAX SEEDLINGS

The adverse effects of salinity on some physiological and biochemical responses of flax (Linum usitatissimum) seedlings grown at 100, 200, and 300 mM NaCl were studied. Salinity induced marked decreases in percentage of germination, reduction in nucleic acids, as well as membrane stability index (MSI) of salinized flax seedlings. Data also revealed that salinized flax seedlings accumulated high levels of Na, Cl, P and Mg while K and Ca ions were significantly decreased. Application of some vitamins (folic acid, ascorbic acid and cobalamin) counteracted the adverse effects of salinity. The mechanism of these vitamins on alleviating salt stress hazards might be mediated by stimulating the de novo synthesis of new set of low molecular weight proteins, reduction in some ions (Na and Cl) coupled with increases in the accumulation of others (K, Ca, P and Mg), consequently vitamins maintain high percentage of MSI throughout the experiment, thereby enhanced the capacity for germination under salt stress conditions.
ABO blood groups and Helicobacter pylori cagA infection: evidence of an association

Diseases resulting from Helicobacter pylori infection appear to be dependent on a host of genetic traits and virulence factors possessed by this microorganism. This paper aimed to investigate the association between the ABO histo-blood groups and H. pylori cagA infections. Genomic DNA samples (n = 110) of gastric biopsies obtained from patients with endoscopic diagnosis of peptic ulcers (n = 25) and chronic active gastritis (n = 85) were analyzed by PCR using specific primers for the cagA gene. Of the samples, 66.4% (n = 73) tested positive and 33.6% (n = 37) negative for the gene. The cagA strain was predominant in peptic ulcers (n = 21; 84.0%) compared with chronic active gastritis (n = 52; 61.2%) (p = 0.05; OR 3.332; 95% CI: 1.050-10.576). Additionally, the cagA strain was prevalent in the type O blood (48/63; 76.2%) compared with other ABO phenotypes (25/47; 53.2%) (p = 0.01; OR 2.816; 95% CI: 1.246-6.364). These results suggest that H. pylori cagA infection is associated with the O blood group in Brazilian patients suffering from chronic active gastritis and peptic ulcers.
The role of goal-setting theory on Iranian EFL learners’ motivation and self-efficacy

The present study is concerned with examining the role of goal-setting theory on Iranian EFL learners’ motivation and self-efficacy. To this end, 93 EFL students were selected to take an essay exam and fill out motivation, English, and General self-efficacy scales. Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was conducted to the data. The findings of the study revealed that those learners who enjoyed higher English and General self-efficacy selected the most challenging goal. Moreover, intrinsically motivated learners opted for the high goal, extrinsically motivated students tended to choose moderate goal; however, amotivated students were more likely to pick the easy goal. This study suggests that goal-setting theory can be considered as an effective strategy for pedagogical purposes.
OCCURRENCE OF TRUE FROGS (RANIDAE L.) IN THE REGION OF SZEGED AS RELATED TO AQUATIC HABITAT PARAMETERS

If there is any kind of change in their habitats, it is always indicated by the reaction of the amphibians. Their presence is a good indicator of environmental and ecological health. The effect of pond temperature, water depth, pH, predators and vegetation inside the ponds were investigated during one breeding period in seven different types of habitats. We also carried out a visual (capture and spawn monitoring) and an acoustic (call monitoring) method in every study site. Our goal was to ascertain which parameter of the ones mentioned above affects the True frogs the best and to identify how many species of anuran occur around Szeged. Our results show that water temperature and predators have a positive correlation with the occurring True frogs. Furthermore, pH does not seem to be an influential parameter since the measured values ranged between 7,13- 8,98. As far as the faunistic study is concerned, 9 of the 10 existing anuran species in the lower Tisza region were identified and the occurrence of the 10th's one was also theoretically proved.
Promoting autonomy to reduce employee deviance: The mediating role of identified motivation

The organizational environment is purported to have a profound impact on how employees behave at work. In particular, the extent to which the work environment can foster autonomy in employees has been shown to predict several positive outcomes for employees and organizations. This research explores the associations between employees’ experiences of autonomy at work and organizational deviance. We also investigate the mechanisms underlying this association and the possible role of identified motivation as a mediator of this relation. Three studies conducted in a variety of settings, countries, populations and assessment methods showed that employees who experience more autonomy at work tend to engage in lower levels of organizational deviance. Two studies also showed that this relation was mediated by identified motivation. Thus, employees’ experiences of autonomy at work seemed to foster higher levels of identified motivation towards work, which in turn predicted lower levels of organizational deviance. The present results may help guide managerial training and promote organizational cultures that are respectful of employee autonomy, potentially reducing the costs associated with organizational deviance.
Knowing the unknowns : uncertainties in simple estimators of galactic dynamical masses.

The observed stellar kinematics of dispersion-supported galaxies are often used to measure dynamical masses. Recently, several analytical relationships between the stellar line-of-sight velocity dispersion, the projected (2D) or deprojected (3D) half-light radius and the total mass enclosed within the half-light radius, relying on the spherical Jeans equation, have been proposed. Here, we use the APOSTLE cosmological hydrodynamical simulations of the Local Group to test the validity and accuracy of such mass estimators for both dispersion and rotation-supported galaxies, for field and satellite galaxies, and for galaxies of varying masses, shapes and velocity dispersion anisotropies. We find that the mass estimators of Walker et al. and Wolf et al. are able to recover the masses of dispersion-dominated systems with little systematic bias, but with a 1σ scatter of 25 and 23 per cent, respectively. The error on the estimated mass is dominated by the impact of the 3D shape of the stellar mass distribution, which is difficult to constrain observationally. This intrinsic scatter becomes the dominant source of uncertainty in the masses estimated for galaxies like the dwarf spheroidal (dSph) satellites of the Milky Way, where the observational errors in their sizes and velocity dispersions are small. Such scatter may also affect the inner density slopes of dSphs derived from multiple stellar populations, relaxing the significance with which Navarro–Frenk–White profiles may be excluded, depending on the degree to which the relevant properties of the different stellar populations are correlated. Finally, we derive a new optimal mass estimator that removes the residual biases and achieves a statistically significant reduction in the scatter to 20 per cent overall for dispersion-dominated galaxies, allowing more precise and accurate mass estimates.
Prevalence, risk factors and causative organisms of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy

Background: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is a relatively common condition occurring due to the morphological and physiological changes in the genitourinary tract during pregnancy. If left untreated, it may lead to acute pyelonephritis and adverse fetal and maternal outcomes. The objective was to determine prevalence, risk factors and etiological agents with susceptibility for ASB among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic at a tertiary care hospital, Odisha, India. Methods: A prospective study with 200 pregnant women was conducted, over a period of 4 months, starting from 1 st April 2017 to 31 st July 2017. The mid- stream clean catch urine specimen was collected and processed in all the cases and other data were collected from the questionnaire given to them. The isolates from all the cases of ASB were identified and antimicrobial susceptibility was tested by Kirby- Bauer disc diffusion method and interpreted. Results: Prevalence of ASB in our study was 25.3%, with maximum prevalence among age group 21-30 yrs, during 3rd trimester, among multigravidae. Previous history of urinary tract infection (UTI), anaemia and diabetes have significant association with ASB. Klebsiella spp . was the predominant isolate in this study followed by Escherichia coli. Nitrofurantoin and Cefixime are safe and effective antibiotics against urinary pathogens in pregnancy. Conclusions: Undiagnosed and untreated asymptomatic bacteriuria is associated with complications during pregnancy. Hence routine screening of antenatal women for ASB during all trimesters must be considered for preventing the adverse maternal and foetal outcomes particularly with known risk factors like increasing age, multiparity and previous history of UTI.
Finite Element Simulation and Parametric Studies of Perfobond Rib Connector

Simulating the push-out test and conducting parametric study using finite element model are conducted using perfobond connectors. The finite element model was verified through comparing with push-out test results. The verified finite element model was then used to conduct parametric study aiming to investigate the effect of several parameters, such as height and thickness of connector, cross sectional area and yield strength of transverse reinforcement, concrete compressive strength and rib holes, on resistance capacity. The results of the parametric study are treated statistically to produce a mathematical model suggested to estimate the resistance capacity of the perfobond connector.
Callus formation impedes adventitious rhizogenesis in air layers of broadleaved tree species

Callusing and root induction in air layering was evaluated aim- ing at evolution of procedure for mass clonal propagation of mature ortets of five tropical broadleaf species differing in their potential for adventi- tious root formation in shoot cuttings as: Anogiessus latifolia < Boswellia serrata < Dalbergia latifolia < Gmelina arborea < Dalbergia sissoo. Two experiments were conducted in rainy season during consecutive years; without application of growth regulators in the first year and with growth regulators (T 1 - water, T 2 - 100 ppm indole-3-acetic acid, T 3 -100 ppm thia- mine- HCl and T4 -combination of T 2 + T 3 ) in the next year. Air layered branches were detached from the trees to record percentage of alive air- layers, callusing and rooting (%) as well as root number and root length. Response to air layering was found to be highly variable in five tree spe- cies but appeared to be feasible procedure for clonal propagation of mature ortets of B. serrata and D. sissoo with 100% (in auxin + thiamine treat- ment) and 83.3% (in auxin treatment) success, respectively. Maximum cal- lusing (%) was found in D. latifolia while no callusing was observed in D. sissoo, which is most easy-to-root among all five species. Callus forma- tion impedes adventitious rhizogenesis in air layers as significant negative correlation of callusing (%) and adventitious root formation was record- ed in air layers of five tropical broadleaved tree species. Application of exogenous auxin alone or in combination with thiamine circumvents cal- lusing to ensure direct development of roots for successful air layering. Keywords auxin, callusing, girdling, rooting, thiamine.
Evolution of facial musculature

The face of humans and other mammals is a complex morphological structure (Figs. 8.1 and 8.2) in which both external and internal parts function in conveying information relevant for social interactions. Externally, facial features bear signals that allow recognition of conspecifics, individuals within the social group and potential mates. This information is encrypted in traits such as the shape of facial parts, and the complexity and hues of its color patterns (Fig. 8.1) (Setchell, 2005; Waitt et al., 2003). Internally, the facial musculature (Fig. 8.2) and neural centers control how the external morphology is showcased to other individuals through the production of facial expressions, which are important in communicating behavioral intentions within a social context (e.g., bared teeth communicate the intent to withdraw from an agonistic encounter; Preuschoft & Van Hooff, 1997). Therefore, internal and external anatomical features of the face are not only in close physical proximity but are also tightly connected in their function. Facial coloration patterns evolved in tandem with sociality and sympatry (when two species or populations exist in the same geographic area) in primates (Santana, Alfaro, Noonan, & Alfaro, 2013; Santana, Lynch Alfaro, & Alfaro, 2012). In most primate radiations, highly social and sympatric species evolved multicolored faces, while less social species tend to have less colorful faces. Complex facial patterns potentially enable higher interindividual 8
Analysis of land tenure system among rice farmers in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

The research analyzed the land tenure system among rice farmers in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Two hundred and forty (240) farmers were sampled by a multi stage sampling procedure and used as respondents for the study. Well structured questionnaires were used for data collection. The main means of data analysis were percentages and correlation. Findings revealed that 46.7 percent of the respondents were within the age range of 31-40 years. Majority (77.9%) of the respondents were married and full time farmers. The predominant system of land ownership among the respondents was by inheritance. Land fragmentation was perceived to be the major constraints to land ownership in the study area. The results further showed that farm size correlated positively and significantly with annual income (r=0.519, p<0.001) and the yield significantly and positively correlated with marital status (r=0.243, p<0.001), annual income (r=0.604, p<0.001) and farm size (r=0.727, p<0.001). The problems of land tenure system that affects rice production as revealed by the study were Land fragmentation, Excessive land ownership, Land litigation and Expropriation. The study recommended that legislation given rice farmers title to land should be enforced by government in consideration of the fact that rice production need to improve to meet the demand of the teaming populace in the study area.
Running Head : CHARACTERISTICS OF PERFORMANCE UNDER PRESSURE The Psychological Characteristics of Performance under Pressure in Professional Rugby

This study utilized qualitative methods to explore the stressors, appraisal mechanism, emotional response, and effective / ineffective coping strategies experienced by elite rugby union referees during pressurized performances. Participants included seven male rugby union referees from the United Kingdom (Mage = 27.85, SD = 4.56) who had been officiating as full-time professionals for between 1 and 16 years (M = 4.85, SD = 5.42). Data revealed that the referees encountered a number of stressors, which were appraised initially as a ‘threat’, and elicited negatively-toned emotions. The referees were able to maintain performance standards under pressure by adopting proactive, problemand emotion-focused coping strategies which managed effectively the stressors and their emotions. However, the use of avoidance-coping, reactive control, and informal impression management were perceived as ineffective coping strategies, and associated with poor performance and choking. Recommendations are offered to inform the psychological skills training of rugby union referees.
A variational approach to implicit ODEs and differential inclusions

An alternative approach for the analysis and the numerical approximation of ODEs, using a variational framework, is presented. It is based on the natural and elementary idea of minimizing the residual of the differential equation measured in a usual Lp norm. Typical existence results for Cauchy problems can thus be recovered, and finer sets of assumptions for existence are made explicit. We treat, in particular, the cases of an explicit ODE and a differential inclusion. This approach also allows for a whole strategy to approximate numerically the solution. It is briefly indicated here as it will be pursued systematically and in a much more broad fashion in a subsequent paper.
SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE KARST GEOMORPHOLOGY IN THE MURGE ( APULIA , SOUTHERN ITALY ) POVR�INSKA IN

Izvleček UDK 551.435. 8(450.75) Mario Parise: Površinska in podzemna geomorfologija krasa v gričevju Murge (Apulija, J Italija) Gričevje Murge (Apulia, južna Italija) je pomembno kraško območje v osrednjem delu Apulije. Razteza se od notranjosti proti Jadranski obali. Topografija območja je precej razgibana, višine so v območju nekaj sto metrov. Sicer je za Apulijo značilno precej ravno karbonatno območje, ki je predstavljalo foreland bazen ob dvigu Apeninov v miocenu. Gričevje Murge delimo na dva območja: Visoke Murge, planota v notranjosti, kjer še la�ko opazimo ostanke tropskega krasa in Nizke Murge, bližje obali, kjer je kraška morfologija na površju manj izrazita. Tu najdemo najpomembnejše jamske sisteme v Apuliji: jama Castellana, ki je od leta 1939 turistična jama in sistem Pozzo Cucù. Oba sistema sta med seboj oddaljena vsega nekaj sto metrov in skupaj presegata dolžino 5,5 km. Poleg te� na območju najdemo še veliko drugi� kraški� jam različnega nastanka, od vadozni� brezen, medplastni� jam in jam razviti� ob tektonski� struktura�, do obmorski� jam. Tudi na površju najdemo številne oblike povezane z zakrasevanjem. Najpomembnejše je polje Canale di Pirro, ki seka SV območje gričevja Murge v smeri V-Z, njegov najvz�odnejši del pa doseže stopnjo v prelomni coni Murge. To je tudi glavna morfološka oblika, ki povezuje gričevje Murge z Jadransko ravnino. V članku predstavimo kraške morfološke oblike gričevja Murge. Z uporabo podatkov o površinski� in podzemni� oblika� poskušamo podati nove interpretacije procesov glavni� razvojni� faz omenjenega kraškega območja. Ključne besede: geomorfologija, jame, polje.
Cisplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy in dogs with anal sac gland carcinoma

Canine Anal Sac Gland Carcinoma is an uncommon skin neoplasm and highly invasive in character. The present study was conducted to find out whether adjuvant therapy of cisplatin would more effective than surgery alone in Canine Anal Sac Gland Carcinoma(ASGC). 30 pet dogs with naturally occurring ASGC were included in this study. The present study demonstrated that dogs received cisplatin adjuvant therapy have significantly less serum calcium level (X 2 =4.83 P<0.05), metastasis rate(X =5.75 P<0.05). and local recurrence rate (X 2 =5.19 P<0.05) than dogs had surgery alone. This study also revealed that cisplatin adjuvant therapy also significantly prolonged survival time in dogs (10.74 ± 0.35, P<0.05). In conclusion our result suggest that dogs received cisplatin adjuvant chemotherapy Anal Sac Gland Carcinoma showed more favourable prognosis than surgery alone.
Rethinking Compassion: Toward a Political Account of the Partisan Gender Gap in the US

Scholarship on the political gender gap in the US has attributed women’s political views to their greater compassion, yet has never tested such claims with direct empirical evidence. Using the only nationally representative survey to include both psychometrically validated measures of compassion with appropriate political variables, we show that women’s compassion does not help explain the gender gap in partisanship. Instead, the gap can be accounted for by gender differences in egalitarian political values. Our findings suggest that the political gender gap is not a result of women’s essentialized natures, but instead a response to the same social inequality and hierarchy that produces political divisions along lines of race, ethnicity, and other social cleavages. Authors: Scott Blinder, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Meredith Rolfe, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Corresponding Address: University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Department of Political Science; Thompson Hall – 200 Hicks Way; Amherst, MA 01003 Acknowledgements: The authors wish to thank Russell Brooker, Tereza Capelos, Erin Cassese, Jane Gingrich, Justin Gross, Rebecca Hamlin, Melissa Harris-Perry, Ray LaRaja, Jesse Rhodes, and Brian Schaffner for comments and advice at various stages of this project and its predecessors. Previous versions of this or related work were presented at the American Political Science Association Annual Meetings, the International Society for Political Psychology Annual Scientific Meetings, and at research seminars at Nuffield College and the University of Surrey. Note: This is the pre-peer reviewed version of the article “Rethinking Compassion: Toward a Political Account of the Partisan Gender Gap in the US,” which has been accepted for publication at Political Psychology. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. "