Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Drying Rough Rice in a Fluidized Bed Dryer

The objective of this study was to examine the effects of the fluidized-bed drying method on the final quality of two varieties of Iranian rice, medium- and long grain. The results were compared to that of paddy drying using a traditional method. Rough rice was treated in the fluidized bed drier at 140oC for 2 minutes. Similar samples were dried for 8-10 hrs by the traditional method. Dried samples were dehusked and polished. Quality factors, including trade quality (head rice yield percent and whiteness), cooking quality (amylose content, gelatinization temperature, gel consistency, aroma and flavor) and nutritional quality (thiamine and lysine contents), were then measured for each sample. Finally, the data was analyzed. Results show that paddy drying in a fluidized bed dryer would reduce the quality factors except for rice whiteness for which conventional drying is more acceptable. Therefore modification of fluidized-bed drying technique is recommended.
Counselling on iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) is associated with improved knowledge among pregnant women in a rural county of Kenya: a cross-sectional study

Background: The demand for iron and folic acid, is greatly increased during pregnancy. The high demand is not met through diet due to insufficiency or reduced bioavailability of nutrients among women from low income countries. Thus, iron and folic acid supplementation (IFAS) is a promising interventional strategy for control of anaemia during pregnancy. Kenya adopted the global IFAS intervention with a target of 80% coverage by 2017, however, the compliance remains low. Increasing awareness, counselling, communication and community education on IFAS have improved compliance among pregnant women. Thus, we aimed to determine: availability, practices, and content of IFAS counselling on knowledge of antenatal mothers attending health facilities in Kiambu County, Kenya. Methods: A cross-sectional study involving 364 pregnant women aged 15-49 years attending antenatal clinic. A two stage cluster sampling, including one sub-county and five public primary health facilities were used. A pre-tested structured questionnaire consisting of socio-demographic data, maternal knowledge and counselling on IFAS was used. An observation checklist was used to observe practices and content of antenatal counselling session in each facility. Data was analysed using STATA in which descriptive and inferential statistics were computed. Results: Of 364 respondents, less than half (40.9%) scored high on knowledge on IFAS. Women who were counselled on duration of IFAS intake, side effects, and their mitigation were more likely (p <0.005) to have high IFAS knowledge. Although all the health facilities had varied IFAS posters displayed, none had key IFAS counselling documents. Conclusion: Content of counselling substantially contributed to high level of knowledge on IFAS among pregnant women. Counselling information on the duration of IFAS supplementation, IFAS side effects, and their management are the predictors of IFAS knowledge among pregnant women. This underscores the need to strengthen focused and targeted IFAS counselling for pregnant women to improve compliance and pregnancy outcomes.
Periodontal Regenerative Treatment of Intrabony Defects Associated with Palatal Grooves: A Report of Two Cases

A palatal radicular groove (PRG) is a morphological deformity, occurring during tooth development. It is usually located on the palatal aspect of maxillary incisors and frequently associated with periodontal or endodontic-periodontal lesions. Some treatment options were described for such lesions, including primary endodontic treatment and periodontal surgery and extraction with intentional replantation after removal of a PRG and endodontic treatment. The present paper reported two cases of PRG-associated deep intrabony defects, successfully treated with periodontal surgery with enamel matrix derivative (EMD) application and mechanical removal of PRGs, avoiding endodontic treatment or retreatment. The complexity of the diagnostic process was also discussed.
Putting the citizen back into journalism

Around four million listeners in an average week tune into community radio stations around Australia, primarily to hear local news and information. It has created arguably the highest per capita listenership globally for a national community broadcasting sector. This article argues that community journalism is playing a crucial role in addressing the ‘democratic deficit’ by fostering citizen participation in public life in many different ways. This suggests the failure of mainstream – and so-called ‘citizen’ journalism practices – in many respects and emphasises the central place of audience research in understanding the nature of journalism’s multifarious ‘discursive formations’. It suggests that the nature of community journalism aligns it more closely with complex ‘local talk’ narratives that foster the meaning-making process at community level, playing a crucial role in recreating a ‘public conversation’ and a heightened sense of citizenship.
A Meta-Analysis of Studies on Protection Motivation Theory and Information Security Behavior

The behavior of individuals is imperative to the information security of organizations and individuals. This paper presents a meta-analysis of the protection motivation theory’s (PMT) ability to explain variance in secure behavior that is voluntary and up to the individual as well as secure behavior that is mandatory and required by someone else. In addition, it is assessed whether the theory is better at predicting specific behaviors than more general ones and if the theory is better at predicting behaviors where the information security threat is directed towards the person rather than the person’s organization or someone else. Data from 28 surveys is synthesized and the results of three experiments are described. Support was found for all the relationships predicted by the PMT for voluntary and mandatory behavior. In both voluntary and mandatory behavior about 0.4 of the variance in behavior is explained by the PMT. The weighted mean correlation coefficients for variables in the PMT reported from studies of specific behaviors is higher than studies of general behaviors (differences of 0.00 to 0.11). The weighted mean correlation coefficients to threat appraisal is also higher when the threat targets the individual person instead of the person’s organization or someone else (difference 0.04 and 0.13).
Prevalence And Patterns of Maxillofacial Trauma in South India-A Retrospective Study For Seven Years .

Maxillofacial trauma is a complex fracture involving jaws and dentition. Documentation of these fractures are of paramount importance for improving patient care and development of infrastructure especially roads. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted in Rajaji govt. Hospital, Madurai for seven years from 2011 to 2017 to analyse the patterns and prevalence of maxillofacial trauma. Patients demographic and clinical data were retrieved and analysed using Ms Office excel 2007. The results shows that males suffered more fractures than females, the most common aetiology of trauma being RTA,MTW(motorised two wheelers)and the most common fracture reported in this region is mandible.
Structural characterisation of X-ray amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC) in sternal deposits of the crustacea Porcellio scaber

Mineral deposits in land-based woodlice (crustacea, Porcellio scaber) were analysed by high-resolution X-ray diffraction, X-ray absorption spectroscopy (EXAFS) and infrared microscopy. Calcium carbonate is stored within the first four anterior sternites before changing the cuticle (shell). These deposits consist of fully X-ray amorphous calcium carbonate (primary particle size less than 100 A). The short-range order is comparable to crystalline calcium carbonate phases (first coordination shell), but there is increasing structural disorder beyond about 3 A. This high degree of structural disorder gives a high solubility, i.e. an easy mobilisation within the biological system. The results are compared with EXAFS data from the literature on other biogenic amorphous calcium carbonates.
Incidental focus on form and learner uptake in Iranian EFL classrooms

This study investigated the connection between teachers’ incidental focus on form, namely, corrective feedback and learners’ uptake and immediate repair of errors in communicative English as a Foreign Language classrooms for adults. The data was drawn from the transcripts of oral corrective feedback moves of six audio and video-recorded classrooms at an intermediate level totaling 9 hours. Corrective feedback moves were coded based on Lyster and Ranta (1997) and Panova and Lyster (2002) models. This study investigated the integration of incidental focus on form into six intact communicative EFL classes. A descriptive design which employed qualitative data collection procedure was adopted. The results revealed a significant difference in the ratio of uptake following certain corrective feedback types, which was in sharp contrast to the findings of Lyster and Ranta (1997) and Panova and Lyster (2002). Possible reasons are discussed from different aspects of learners’ age, their motivation, and instructional settings.
Monetary and Macroprudential Policy with Multi-Period Loans

We study the implications of multi-period loans for monetary and macroprudential policy, considering several realistic modifications – variable vs. fixed loan rates, non-negativity constraint on newly granted loans, and possibility for the collateral constraint to become slack – to an otherwise standard DSGE model with housing and financial intermediaries. Our general finding is that multiperiodicity affects the working of both policies, though in substantially different ways. We show that multi-period contracts make the monetary policy less effective, but only under fixed rate mortgages, and do not generate significant asymmetry to its transmission. In contrast, the effects of macroprudential policy do not depend much on the type of interest payments, but exhibit strong asymmetries, with tightening having stronger effects than easening, especially for short and medium maturities.
Effect of Entrepreneurship Education on Students Orientation Towards Entrepreneurship at the Malawi Polytechnic

Entrepreneurship education has proliferated in universities following empirical studies linking it to entrepreneurship practice. The University of Malawi introduced entrepreneurship and innovation course to the bachelor of business administration programme and aims to make entrepreneurship a core module across academic programmes. This study assessed the effects of the entrepreneurship and innovation course on the entrepreneurial orientation of students thereby joining research into the investigation of the effects of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial orientation of students. A questionnaire was administered on a class of 58 students before commencement of the course and at the end of the course delivery to assess movement in students knowledge about entrepreneurship, attitudes towards entrepreneurship, subjective norms, self efficacy and entrepreneurial intentions that could be attributed to entrepreneurship education holding other factors constant over the period of study. The study found that entrepreneurship education positively effects students knowledge about entrepreneurship and their self efficacy; the self confidence in skills and competences that they can engage in entrepreneurship successfully. The study however found weak correlation between entrepreneurship education and students attitudes towards entrepreneurship and their entrepreneurial intentions and did not find any relationship between entrepreneurship education and students' subjective norms. Although attitudes, subjective norms and self efficacy are factors that influence intentions,which are an antecedent of behaviour within the Theory of Planned Behaviour, the study found that entrepreneurship education positively and significantly effects self efficacy only within this framework.
Contribution of Atmospheric Advection to the Amplified Winter Warming in the Arctic North Atlantic Region

Arctic Amplification of climate warming is caused by various feedback processes in the atmosphere-ocean-ice system and yields the strongest temperature increase during winter in the Arctic North Atlantic region. In our study, we attempt to quantify the advective contribution to the observed atmospheric warming in the Svalbard area. Based on radiosonde measurements from Ny-Alesund, a strong dependence of the tropospheric temperature on the synoptic flow direction is revealed. Using FLEXTRA backward trajectories, an increase of advection from the lower latitude Atlantic region towards Ny-Alesund is found that is attributed to a change in atmospheric circulation patterns. We find that about one-quarter (0.45 K per decade) of the observed atmospheric winter near surface warming trend in the North Atlantic region of the Arctic (2 K per decade) is due to increased advection of warm and moist air from the lower latitude Atlantic region, affecting the entire troposphere.
The study of the relation between organizational climate and knowledge sharing behavior among employees at Isfahan university of medical sciences

The main purpose of this research was to study the relation between organizational climate and knowledge sharing behavior among employee at Isfahan University of medical sciences. For this purpose, 60 employees at medical school and pharmacy school were selected randomly. Two questionnaires of organizational climate designed by Lettwin & Stranger including 30 items, and self-made questionnaire for knowledge sharing behavior with 39 items were executed. The collected data were analyzed using Pearson regression coefficient test. The results showed that there is a positive and significant relation between organizational climate and knowledge sharing behavior at P<0.05. Findings also indicated that among organizational climate dimensions, reward, standard and identity are best predictor for employees knowledge sharing behavior. Based on findings, it is suggested that executives at University pay special attention to organizational climate dimensions especially reward, standard and identity. Normal 0 false false false RU X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Обычная таблица"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}
Diagnostic dilemma in massive cellular leiomyoma with cystic degeneration : a case report

Massive cellular leiomyoma with cystic degeneration is a rare and often misdiagnosed type of uterine leiomyoma. We report findings of such pathology in a 29-year-old asymptomatic, nulliparous Chinese woman. MRI revealed the 22.0 × 20.0 × 16.0 cm mass to be thick-walled and predominantly cystic. A diagnosis of ovarian tumor was initially suspected and a laparotomy was arranged. Her increscent uterus measured 20 × 18 × 16 cm. About 5000 ml of straw colored fluid was aspirated from the cystic cavity. The massive, cystic cavity arising on the left side of the uterus did not share a clear boundary with the normal myometrium. The patient underwent myomectomy and subsequent histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a cellular leiomyoma with cystic degeneration.
The Effect of IT knowledge and IT Training on the IT Utilization among External Auditors: Evidence from Yemen

This study aimed to investigate the level of IT utilization and the factors that influence the IT utilization among the audit practitioners in Yemen. The proposed model investigates the impact of IT knowledge, IT training and firm category on the IT utilization. The researchers use a survey questionnaire, the data were collected from 197 external auditors representing Big-4 and non-Big-4 firms operating in Yemen. The Partial Least Squares (PLS) Structural Equations Modeling Approach was employed to analyze the data and test the proposed model. The results showed that IT knowledge and IT training significantly contributed to IT utilization among the external auditors. The originality of this paper comes from the way it contributes towards understanding the joint effect of IT knowledge and training in understanding the IT utilization. In addition, it enhances the current understanding of the moderating effect of the firm category, Big 4 and Non-Big 4, on the relationship between the IT Training and the IT utilization among external auditors.
Proposal of the BPM method for improving NPD processes 1

Software development process (SDP) systematization in a NPD process, i.e. the definition of a standard process for software and new product development, is acknowledged as a key factor for the competitive development of technological SMEs, since most of the high tech products consist of software as one of their key elements. The standard process ensures repeatability and quality of project development. The process of SDP systematization is a change project that improves the NPD process. The definition of a development project based on a standard process establishes a working model, as well as supporting tools for the SDP. A change project like this must also be incorporated into the broader context of the company’s change management, because it may affect different areas of the company. This work proposes a change management method and describes a practical experience in defining and institutionalizing an on-demand NPD process in a small enterprise that is integrated in a collaborative network of high tech SMEs. The focus of this implementation is on software development. The proposed method synthesizes the best practices of the following change management methods: SSM (soft systems methodology); IDEAL (initiating, diagnosing, acting, establishing and learning) Model; DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, and control) of Six Sigma. Two change projects have been carried out and are presented: “Definition of the on-demand NPD process” and “Implementation of the Sale Phase”. This paper shows the results of these projects and reports on how the collaborators are dealing with the changes.
An Integrated Modeling Analysis of Unsaturated Flow Patterns in Fractured Rock

Characterizing percolation patterns in unsaturated zones has posed a greater challenge to numerical modeling investigations than comparable saturated zone studies, because of the heterogeneous nature of unsaturated media as well as the great number of variables impacting unsaturated zone flow. This paper presents an integrated modeling methodology for quantitatively characterizing percolation patterns in the unsaturated zone of Yucca Mountain, Nevada, a proposed underground repository site for storing high-level radioactive waste. It takes into account the multiple coupled processes of air, water, heat flow and chemical isotopic transport in Yucca Mountain s highly heterogeneous, unsaturated fractured tuffs. The modeling approach integrates a wide variety of moisture, pneumatic, thermal, and isotopic geochemical field data into a comprehensive three-dimensional numerical model for modeling analyses. Modeling results are examined against different types of field-measured data and then used to evaluate different hydrogeological conceptual models and their results of flow patterns in the unsaturated zone. In particular, this integration model provides a much clearer understanding of percolation patterns and flow behavior through the unsaturated zone, both crucial issues in assessing repository performance. The integrated approach for quantifying Yucca Mountain s flow system is also demonstrated to provide a comprehensive modeling tool for characterizing flow and transport processes in complex subsurface systems.
The Problem Solving Learning Model by Using Video Recording on Experiments of Kinematics and Dynamics to Improve the Students Cognition and Metacognition

This research aimed to improve students's cognition and metacognition through kinematics and dynamics of particle experiment assissted by video recording and tracker software analysis. The research used problem solving learning model which developed using R a D method with 4-D steps, they are define, design, develop, and disseminate. The research involved 86 physics education students academic year 2013/2014 at one of the universities in Medan. The research method is quasi-experimental using randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The experimental class used problem solving learning model assisted by video recording and the control class used direct learning model. The cognition data were collected using multiple-choice test and meta-cognition data were collected using essay test. The students's cognition and metacognition improvement characterized by the normalized gain score. The research result show that the use of video recording and tracker software analysis was improve the students' cognition and metacognition in Kinematics and Dynamics topic in moderate category.
Informal Engineering Education After School: Employing the Studio Model for Motivation and Identification in STEM Domains

Studio STEM adopts a design studio model to provide middle school youth with the opportunity to work with peers and college student facilitators after school in a relaxed, non-threatening, collaborative environment. Two informal learning educators guided overall instruction and pacing, but youth directed their own step-by-step activities by appropriating available resources based on their understanding of presented science and engineering concepts and design problems. We investigated how Studio STEM impacted youth’s motivation, beliefs, and identification with engineering, science, and computer science. We documented that the Studio STEM environment supported students’ empowerment, highlighted the usefulness of the content, allowed students to feel successful, interested students, and provided the caring needed by students to increase their identification with engineering, science, and computer science. The increases in these beliefs also led to the high effort that youth dedicated to Studio STEM, and the claims that youth would choose to take a course in these subject areas even if they were not required to do so.