Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Prayer and psychological health: A study among sixth-form pupils attending Catholic and Protestant schools in Northern Ireland

Eysenck's dimensional model of personality includes two indicators of psychological health, defined as neuroticism and psychoticism. In order to examine the association between psychological health and prayer, two samples of sixth-form pupils in Northern Ireland (16- to 18-year-olds) attending Catholic (N = 1246) and Protestant (N = 1060) schools completed the abbreviated Revised Eysenck Personality Questionnaire alongside a simple measure of prayer frequency. The data demonstrated a positive association between prayer frequency and better levels of psychological health as assessed by Eysenck's notion of psychoticism. Among pupils attending both Catholic and Protestant schools, higher levels of prayer were associated with lower psychoticism scores. Among pupils attending Catholic schools, however, higher levels of prayer were also associated with higher neuroticism scores.
The relationship between interrelated strategic principles and financial performance of multinational corporations in the emerging market

The emerging markets have become a new growth opportunity for multinational corporations (MNCs). This could be attributed to the stagnation of growth within the developed markets and the emergence of strong economic growth within emerging markets. Yet, MNCs have varying levels of success due to overlooking of certain components lacking in emerging markets, such as infrastructure. Furthermore, the strategic planning and execution frameworks utilised by MNCs are based on assumptions that are valid for the developed markets, but not always for the emerging markets. The objective of this research was to determine if there is a link between the application of specific interrelated principles for defining and executing strategy, defined by Raina (2010), and the financial success of MNCs when entering the emerging markets. The research found that there is clear evidence that if certain of the principles are applied by MNCs when entering the emerging markets, there is evidence of greater financial success. The research concluded that the interrelated strategic principles are a valuable framework to deliver financial success for MNCs entering the emerging markets.
EFFECT OF ORGANIC AND CHEMICAL FERTILIZER ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF PHYSIC NUT (Jatropha curcas L.) IN SLIGHTLY SALINE SOIL

The study was carried out at the Suphanburi Agricultural Research and Development Center, U-thong district, Suphanburi province during 2009-2011. The soils are classified as Kamphaeng Saen soil series. The objectives were to study appropriate management on slightly saline soil to increase the physic nut yield and to study the effect of soil amendments on changes to the soil’s chemical properties. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with 3 replications. The 10 treatments were: 1) control; 2) chemical fertilizer; 3) compost, 2 kg plant -1
STR-837: PUNCHING SHEAR BEHAVIOUR OF HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE SLAB-COLUMN CONNECTIONS REINFORCED WITH GFRP BARS

The catastrophic nature of punching shear failure exhibited by flat plate system requires a great attention and robust predictions of the behaviour of slab column connections. This paper presents an experimental study carried out to investigate the punching shear behaviour of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concrete (RC) interior slabcolumn connections made of high strength concrete (HSC). Three full-scale HSC specimens were constructed and tested up to failure. The three connections were reinforced with GFRP sand-coated bars with reinforcement ratios of 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0% without any shear reinforcement. The typical dimensions of the test specimens were 2800 × 2800 × 200 mm with a 300 mm square column extending 1000 mm above and below the slab, representing the region of negative bending moment around an interior supporting column of a parking structure. All specimens were simplysupported along all four edges with the corners free to lift. The connections were subjected to vertical load and unbalanced moment that were monotonically applied through the column tips. The behaviour of the specimens in terms of the deformation and strength characteristics is discussed. Increasing the reinforcement ratio increased the punching shear capacity and decreased the reinforcement strains and deflections at the same load level. The test results were also compared to the predictions of the relevant North American codes where applicable.
The Influence of Dimensions of Networking Capability in Small and Medium Enterprise Performance

This study examined the influence of four dimensions of networking capability (NWC) namely internal communication, partner knowledge, relational skills, and coordination in SMEs performance. To attain this objective a cross sectional research design was used in which 291 SME owners / managers in three sectors of economy namely manufacturing, service and retail in Tanzania were interviewed. The results confirm positive influence of three dimensions of NWC (i.e. internal communication, partner knowledge and relational skills) in SME performance and negative influence of coordination in SME performance. These findings suggest that firms’ emphasis on relational skills set a context to identify appropriate partner with relevant resources and capabilities to complement resource needs of firms that subsequently build competitive advantage. Following debate on whether networking is beneficial or not this study ascertain that the benefits of networking are inclined on the ability of a firm to acquire and apply dimensions of NWC.
Inferring characters’ emotional states: Can readers infer specific emotions?

Gygax, Oakhill and Garnham (2003) showed that, contrary to the assumption of earlier research, readers do not infer specific emotions such as guilt or boredom. This paper presents evidence for the non-specificity of emotional inferences regardless of the nature of the stories. In Experiment 1 and 2, Gygax et al.’s stories were made longer. In Experiment 1 (off-line), people rated specific emotions as more likely, but in Experiment 2 (on-line), there was no difference between target sentences containing different matching emotions, although participants took longer to read sentences containing emotions mismatching the stories. In Experiment 3 and 4, the stories included a coherence break resolvable by inferring the main character’s emotional state. In Experiment 3 (off-line), people rated specific emotions as more likely, but in Experiment 4 (on-line), there was, again, no difference between target sentences containing different matching emotions.
Effect of Harvesting at Different Heights on Growth and Flower Yield of Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) in Second Season Crop

The present study was under taken in a commercial floriculture farm under protected cultivation with three cultivarsof carnation during July 2010 to February 2011. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with factorialconcept. Harvesting of carnation flower stalk at 10 cm height from the ground level recorded minimum number of days to sprouting of buds than other harvesting heights i.e., 5, 15 and 20 cm height. Days to first flower bud appearance, color break stage and days to harvest was also minimum with harvesting at 10 cm height in cultivars Domingo, Dover and Keiro. And the length of lateral, length of flower stalk and flower, diameter of flower stalk and flower, number of flower stalks per plant, fresh flower weight and vase life was maximum with harvesting 10 cm height than other harvesting heights in cultivar Domingo.
Firm Performance and Corporate Disclosure Level of Listed Companies in Nigeria

The study investigates the relationship between firm performance (proxied by profitability and liquidity) and corporate disclosure in Nigerian listed firms. The data used in the study were obtained from the annual reports of 60 companies listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange from the various sectors of the country’s economy. The study covers the post International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) adoption period of three years (2012 – 2014). Corporate disclosure (dependent variable) was disaggregated into mandatory, voluntary and total disclosure. The data were analysed using both descriptive statistics and the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression. Findings from the descriptive statistics reveal that, contrary to prior findings, there is a steady improvement in mandatory disclosure by Nigerian companies since the country’s adoption of IFRSs. However, voluntary disclosure still remains relatively low. The regression results show no significant relationship between profitability and the three components of corporate disclosure. But liquidity shows a significant positive relationship with mandatory and total disclosure. The combined effect of profitability and liquidity shows no significant relationship with any of the components of corporate disclosure. The findings suggest that improved performance of companies does not necessarily induce them to disclosure more information as widely reported by previous researchers. These findings notwithstanding, the decision to disclose sufficiently and timely must be accorded priority attention by companies, considering the critical role of adequate and timely information disclosure in the global marketplace.
Evaluation of nutrition and its relationship with BMI in adolescents in Birjand, South East of Iran

Background and Objectives: The prevalence of overweight and obesity as a major risk factor for several chronic diseases is increasing rapidly worldwide. Several studies pointed a correlation between obesity and nutrition pattern in children and adults. However, there are still some controversial aspects about this association. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between body mass index and nutritional pattern in adolescents. Methods: This is a case-control study including 204 7th -12th grades high school children elected through multiple cluster-sampling in Birjand city. A questionnaire consisted of nutritional patterns was used. Data were analyzed using SPSS v.15. The statistical tests used were Chi square and t-test at α= 0.05. Results: There was no significant difference in age, gender and grade of school between overweight/obese and normal weight subjects. Although there was higher calorie intake in obese/overweight group, but there was no significant difference discovered. There was lower consumption of breakfast in the obese/overweight group (p=0.04). The average number of meals during one weak was significantly more in obese adolescents than normal ones (p<0.001). However, the number of days with breakfast consumption was significantly more in normal students (5.79 vs 5.1 or p=0.03). Conclusion: The amount of calorie consumption was not different between case and control in this study, thus, other factors including physical inactivity and genetic factors should be investigated in further studies.
MALE DOMINANCE HIERARCHY AND MATING TACTICS IN THE ROCK SHRIMP RHYNCHOCINETES TYPUS (DECAPODA: CARIDEA)

Abstract During ontogeny, male rock shrimp Rhynchocinetes typus develop from the typus morphotype through several intermedius stages to the robustus morphotype, the last molt stage, which features powerful third maxillipeds and chelae. In a competition-free environment, all male stages mate in a similar manner. They guard females for 23 min to 3 h and perform several behaviors before and after they transfer spermatophores. In the present study, we observed the mating behavior of three different ontogenetic stages of male rock shrimp in a competitive environment in which the three different male stages competed directly for access to receptive females. In the first set of experiments, two males of different ontogenetic stages were placed together with a receptive female. The results indicated the existence of a linear dominance hierarchy, being robustus > intermedius > typus. In the second experiment, we examined the behavior of subordinate males while two dominant-stage males competed for a receptive female. During agonistic displays of the two dominant-stage males, the female escaped from the embrace of her (dominant) mating partner. Some subordinate males used this opportunity to pair with the female and mate rapidly without courting, contrasting to their courting in a competition-free situation. In a competitive situation, subordinate males that gained access to a female deposited several spermatophores as soon as possible (within 1 min). At the beginning of both experiments, subordinates that interacted first with the receptive female rapidly transferred spermatophores. Thus, in a competitive environment, subordinate males may use an alternative mating tactic that is characterized by speed. The social environment may impose divergent selective pressures favoring the evolution of conditional alternative mating tactics.
Environmental Dynamic, Business Strategy, and Financial Performance: An Empirical Study of Indonesian Property and Real Estate Industry

Firm’s strategic orientation involves synchronizing environmental dynamics, corporate strategy and capital structure in order to achieve firm performance targets. The co-alignment model used successfully in the hospitality industry might be used in a wider context as a framework in explaining these relationships simultaneously. Using the data of public firms in Indonesia during the period of 1996-2010, we found that co-alignment model can be implemented in property and real estate industry as well as in hospitality industry.
The factors that influence the burn-out condition of city football referees

Being a referee in a sports competition requires not only certain physical abilities, and knowledge of the rules of the game, but also a psychological efficiency, an ability to put on a successful performance during the game. This study was conducted with 272 football city referees working under the rubric of the Turkish Football Federation, who were selected by means of random sampling in order to evaluate the factors that influence their burn-out levels according to some demographical variables. According to the results of the study, marital status, referee age and crowd jeers, age, educational status, the importance of income, being happy to be a referee and the importance level of the match were found to be determiners of burn-out levels of referees, and some statistically significant differences were acquired. In this sense, the sharing of knowledge by experienced colleagues with novice referees and the provision of necessary support may be beneficial in terms of determining possible and appropriate ways of dealing with long-term problems and thanks to the presence of psychology experts within the organization. Key words: Football city referees, burn-out, decision-making, sport management, personal achievement
Review of the Late Quaternary vegetation history of Epirus (NW Greece)

Based on data from the pollen analysis diagrams, an attempt has been made to represent in a synoptic man- ner the vegetation history of Epirus during the phases of Pleistocene and Holocene. In general, open steppe vegetation dominated during the glacial periods. Concurrently, though, forest vegetation was constantly present, especially in the mountainous regions of Epirus. Many woody species of the current temperate zone withdrew to and have survived in these regions. During the last interglacial, dense forest vegetation, which consisted mainly of mixed broadleaves, had developed, comprising many woody species that are now extinct. The vegetation development during the Early Holocene was influenced by the climate and resulted in the growth of forests in the plains as well as in the mountainous regions. Anthropogenic interference in Epirus has been traced back as early as the mid 6 th millennium BC. Sooner or later, depending on the location, hu- man interference, which mostly included pastoral activities, resulted in degradation and even extinction of the forest vegetation. Major events in the vegetation development of the last millennia were transformation of the deciduous oak forests to pseudomaquis or maquis vegetation mainly in the low and middle altitudes, and disappearance or withdrawal of the mountainous forest vegetation to lower altitudes, where forest limits have been formed as a result of human impact.
Conceptions and perceptions of student initiative held by elementary school teachers and students

The aim of this study is to provide empirical analysis of teachers' and students' understanding of the term student initiative and their perceptions of its manifestations in school environment. A total of 182 teachers and 223 8th grade students were asked to (1) provide associations to the term 'initiative', (2) to specify personal characteristics and behaviors of students with high initiative and (3) to report on the importance and levels of student initiative manifested in different domains of school functioning. Both teachers' and students' associative fields for the term initiative are extremely large and with weak associative strength, implying various diverse meanings. However, both groups consider student initiative as an important feature for school functioning and report on student initiative being manifested in different domains of school life. While there are some differences, both groups connect student initiative with success in school but not with the gender of the student, pointing out prosocial behavior in the school environment and dedication to learning, as well as readiness for additional engagement in the class. Implications for school practice are discussed in terms of changing teacher - student patterns of conversational activities and inclusion of complex and challenging tasks connected to learning material.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Technology and Organization Performance: Is Marketing Capability a Missing Link? An Empirical Study in the Malaysian Hotel Industry

Due to the aggressive market competition in hotel sector, it is critical that hotels should adopt new strategy like CRM technology to assist hotel employees, serve customers better and improve organization performance. However, prior studies indicated that the relationship between CRM technology and organization performance is equivocal. These mixed results may be to a lack of understanding of the mechanisms that link CRM technology and organization performance. For this reason, the study used marketing capabilities (planning and implementation) as mediators between CRM technology and organization performance. The study surveyed a sample of 447 hotels firm in Malaysia and used correlation and regression for analyses and testing. The findings suggest that CRM technology is associated with the four dimensions of organization performance (i.e. financial, customer, internal process and learning and growth). In addition the findings reveal that marketing capabilities (planning and implementation) play a mediator role in the relationship between CRM technology and various dimensions of organization performance.
Asymmetric information influence on efficiency of capital market

The paper research issues related to asymmetric information on capital markets. It is realistic to assume that all market participants do not have available all the information. The Serbian capital market is characterized by high informational asymmetry between investors. Therefore, it is necessary to consider asymmetric information on the capital market, and estimate its impact on the expected asset returns. Thus, in this paper we described issues related to asymmetric information on the Serbian capital market. Public reporting in Serbia doesn’t have any serious rules, and insider information is widely used. It was happened that people respond on rumours with large investments. The paper presents the probability of informed trading (PIT measure), which would be a useful indicator of liquidity for emerging and frontier markets. Therefore, the main goal of this paper is to examine impact of asymmetric information on efficiency of capital markets. More precisely, it considers market equilibrium with investors who have asymmetrical information. For this reason, the paper presents empirical model in order to examine the impact of asymmetric information on the assets pricing. Generally, capital markets are not perfect. In particular, emerging and frontier markets are not perfect, specifically (for example, the Serbian capital market). However, there is information asymmetry through which borrowers (securities issuers) know more about the risks than the lenders to (securities purchasers). Thus, market participants may be reluctant to trade with these assets, whose characteristics and behaviour under varying economic conditions are not well known. The paper presents all advantages and disadvantages of studied models.
Effect of Essential Oil of Mentha piperita and Ziziphora clinopodioides on Lactobacillus acidophilus Activity as Bioyogurt Starter Culture

Due to flavoring and antioxidant characteristics of herbs and essential oils in addition to their vital role in preservation of foods, applying these antimicrobial compounds has met a growing interest in food industrial and related sciences. In addition, probiotic products highly affect the health of consumers by reducing risk of heart attacks and improving micro flora in intestinal tract. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Mentha piperita and Ziziphora clinopodioides on growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus as yoghurt biostarter culture. Probiotic yoghurts produced in the standard procedure and essential oil of Mentha piperita and Ziziphora clinopodioides were added to inoculated milk in different concentration (0, 25, 40, 70, 100, 130 µg/L). All treatments were incubated at 42°C until medium acidity (amount of Lactic acid) reached to 0.6 %. Later than they were refrigerated at 4°C. Viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus during the storage of bio yoghurt at 4°c at different time intervals was investigated. The results indicated that the number of starter culture significantly decreased (P<0.05) after 7 days storage. Also there was no significant difference in viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus among samples contained various concentration of essential oil of Mentha piperita, Ziziphora clinopodioides and control (P< 0.05).
Experimental Investigation of the Performance of Tilt Current Meters in Wave-Dominated Flows

In recent years, tilt current meters (TCMs) have received renewed attention as they provide an inexpensive method for measuring currents in the coastal zone. However, previous studies have focused mainly on current dominated flows or the current component of the flow. This study investigates the performance of tilt current meters in wave-dominated flows and capturing the wave orbital velocities. A series of laboratory experiments have been performed in which tilt current meters were used to measure flow velocities in pure current, pure wave and combined wave-current flows. Both spherical and cylindrical TCMs have been investigated in order to assess the effect of TCM shape on its performance. The measured TCM tilt is compared with the flow velocity measured by conventional methods. Furthermore, the ability of a TCM to measure wave orbital and wave-averaged velocities is discussed.