Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Implicit and explicit corrective feedback and feedback exposure conditions

This exploratory study examined the impact of implicit and explicit oral corrective feedback (CF) on the development of implicit and explicit knowledge of Japanese locative particles (activity de, movement ni and location ni) for those who directly received CF and those who observed CF in the classroom. Thirty-six college students in a beginning Japanese language course received either recast (implicit), metalinguistic (explicit) or no feedback during an information-gap picture description activity, and completed a timed picture description test (implicit knowledge) and an untimed grammaticality judgement test (explicit knowledge) in a pre-test, immediate post-test and delayed post-test. The results showed that overall there was no significant difference between CF types, and that CF benefited direct and indirect recipients similarly. Potential factors that might influence the effectiveness of CF, such as instructional settings, complexity of target structures and pedagogy styles, are discussed.
Role of the tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer remains a highly recalcitrant disease despite the development of systemic chemotherapies. New treatment options are thus urgently required. Dense stromal formation, so‐called “desmoplastic stroma,” plays controversial roles in terms of pancreatic cancer growth, invasion, and metastasis. Cells such as cancer‐associated fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and immune cells comprise the tumor microenvironment of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is considered an immune‐quiescent disease, but activation of immunological response in pancreatic cancer may contribute to favorable outcomes. Herein, we review the role of the tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer, with a focus on immunological aspects.
The Determinants of the End-of-Year Spending Behavior of Local Governments’ Financial Managers: A Lesson Learn from Indonesia

Received August 27, 2018 Revised from September 23, 2019 Accepted October 30, 2019 Available online March 15, 2019 This study seeks to investigate the determinants of the end-of-year spending behavior of local governments’ financial officers based on the social cognitive theory (personal and environmental factors) and moral intensity. Our sample is 290 senior officers who administer the financial and operational expenditures of regencies/ cities in Indonesia. Using the structural equation modeling (SEM), this paper demonstrates that multidimensional factors, including environmental (control environment), personal (risk consideration), and moral intensity, affect the end-of-year spending behavior of local governments’ financial officers. Other findings show that risk consideration mediates the effect of moral intensity on the end-of-year spending behavior of local governments’ financial officers. JEL classification: H72, H76, R50 DOI: 10.14254/1800-5845/2020.16-1.13
Prevalence of Malaria in a Tertiary Care Hospital at Mumbai

Malaria is a major public health problem in India though it is both a preventable and treatable disease. As per the WHO estimates 207 million cases of malaria occurred globally in 2012 (uncertain range 135-287 million) and 6,27,000 deaths (uncertain range 4,73,0007,89,000); about 80 % of these cases were found in African countries and 13% in South East Asia Region (SEAR) countries (World malaria report, 2013). India contributes to 61 % of malaria cases and 41 % of malaria deaths in SEAR countries (World malaria report, 2011). In India Malaria is highly endemic. (Roy et al., 2011) Hence its early diagnosis and proper treatment is essential.
Effort to Improve the Interests of Young Generations in the Agricultural Sector to Attain Food Security in Indonesia

This paper aims to investigate an effort to increase the interest of young people in the agricultural sector. The article is a review paper which has been collected more than twenty relevant scholar publications. The problem of the diminishing number of young farmers is quite worrying because the condition shall bring consequences in the long term that is a shortage of food production. Children from a farmer family rarely are willing to continue their parent business. Such a condition is fuelling by converting agricultural land to other purpose. This condition shall bring consequences, that is diminishing the number of food production in the future. Therefore, the lack of interest of young people in the agricultural sector is a serious problem that needs to be solved. The trend is that many young people "avoid" from the farmer's profession and this phenomenon must be seen comprehensively. We suggest three alternative ways to increase young people's interest in the agricultural sector, 1) through earlier education approach, 2) forming the conducive agribusiness climate approach and 3) using social media community approach.
Saudi University Students’ Awareness and Attitude towards Family Medicine Specialty

Background: Worldwide, there is shortage of family medicine (FM) specialists and disinterest of medical students in choosing FM as a career. Saudi Arabia is facing the same problem. Objectives: The aim of this study was to know the magnitude of knowledge and attitude of Saudi medical and non-medical students towards FM specialty. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 708 students of Taif University using a self-administered questionnaire about socio-demographic factors, knowledge and attitude towards FM specialty. Results: Medical students showed a significant higher percentage of students who saw that FM specialty has an essential social function, has a pleasant working environment, has a high social status, is an attractive option for a medical students, is an interesting specialty from a research perspective, and is an important specialty in: disease prevention/Health promotion, familyfocused health care, bio-psychosocial focus of health care, collaboration with other sectors, team work, bioethics, and urgent care. Only 6% of medical students chose FM as a future career, and the most common factor influencing the specialty preferences was the good working condition and the quality of life. Female students and older grades showed a significant higher percentage of students choosing FM as a future career. For all participants, the study reflects the bad reputation about FM specialty regarding its status within the medical profession, scientific prestige and salary. Conclusion: Medical students had better knowledge and perception of family medicine compared to non-medical students, but they had low interest in choosing it as a future career.
“Create in Me a Clean Heart”: The Role of Spirituality in Desistance From Substance Use

Although the impact of religion on behavior is robust and well-examined in many areas, the role spirituality plays in changes in drug use over time has received relatively little attention. Using a life-course theoretical framework, this relationship is examined through growth curve modeling techniques. Specifically, multilevel analyses are estimated testing within-person relationships between substance use desistance and spirituality. The Pathways to Desistance longitudinal data are analyzed and leading criminological predictors are included, to determine if spirituality has a unique impact on substance use net of these criminological factors, and if these impacts vary across gender. Results from these analyses suggest that the impact of spirituality on desistance varies by gender, with spirituality significantly increasing the odds of desistance from marijuana use for females, but not males.
Environmental Audit and Environmental Disclosure Quality

In this study we explore the association between environmental audit and the quality of environmental disclosure as measured by voluntary and timely disclosure. Relying on a multiple theory framework and using a sample of 81 French non-financial companies listed on the SBF 120 index covering the six-year period from 2012 to 2017, we found a positive and statistically significant relationship between the level of voluntary disclosure of environmental information and the environmental audit committee, the environmental auditor's BIG 4, debt levels, firm size, earnings management, and the industry. In addition, findings indicate that the environmental audit committee, CSR committee, the environmental auditor's BIG 4, earnings management, firm size, and the industry have an impact on the timely disclosure of environmental information. However, the regression of the results showed that there is no relationship between CSR committee and the level of the voluntary disclosure of environmental disclosure.
Waterpipe Smoking Effect on Clinical Periodontal Parameters, Salivary Flow Rate and Salivary pH in Chronic Periodontitis Patient

Background: Waterpipe tobacco smoking has become common especially among young people, Waterpipe smoking misconcepted as a safer mean of smoking, so in this study we will highlight the effect of Waterpipe smoking on periodontal and oral health. Materials and method. The selected 100 male subjects of 30-40 years, categorized into 4 groups (each group 25 subject): Waterpipe smoker with healthy periodontium, Waterpipe smoker with chronic periodontitis, Nonsmoker with healthy periodontium and Non-smoker with chronic periodontitis. Whole unstimulated saliva was collected. Clinical measurements: plaque index, gingival index, bleeding on probing, salivary flow rate and salivary pH were recorded. Results. In the healthy groups: plaque index and salivary pH were higher in smokers than non-smokers but with no significant difference (P>0.05). While gingival index and salivary flow rate were higher in smoker than non-smokers and with significant difference (p<0.05). In the chronic periodontitis groups: plaque index, gingival index and salivary flow rate were higher in the non-smokers than smokers and with significant difference (p<0.05). While salivary pH was higher in the non-smokers than smokers but with no significant difference (P>0.05). Correlation between weekly smoking hours with pH and salivary flow rate, in the smoker healthy groups, showed significant negative correlation, while plaque index showed significant positive correlation at (p<0.05). But in the smokers with chronic periodontitis, only gingival index significantly correlated with weekly smoking hours. Conclusion. Waterpipe smoking has a detrimental effect on the periodontium and overall oral health.
The social meaning of obesity: An ethnographic exploration of student nurses' care of obese patients in hospital settings.

The prevalence of obesity is increasing and due to its associated co-morbidities (WHO, 2011) obese people are at greater risk of being hospitalised. While it is evident that student nurses will increasingly be caring for obese patients, there has been a scarcity of studies exploring student nurses’ conceptualisation of obesity and participation in obese patients’ care. The aims of this study were to explore student nurses’ care of obese patients and the meaning they assigned to obesity. I utilised an ethnographic approach that included 305 hours of participant observation of student nurses (n=ll), qualified nurses (n=ll), nurse managers (n=3) and health care assistants (n=10) in three hospital settings in Wales (orthopaedic, gynaecological-surgical, and respiratory). Data also included semi-structured interviews with student nurses (n=7), documentary analysis and the technique of drawing pictures. The thematic analysis generated three themes: ‘student nurses’ encounters with obese patients’, ‘constructing the meaning of obesity: the culture and context of care’, and ‘the consequences of student nurses’ involvement with obese patients’ care’. Student nurses found the intensity and frequency of their involvement with obese patients’ care challenging, particularly in the areas of interaction, food and nutrition, physical care and moving and handling. Integral to their conceptualisation of obesity were student nurses’ cultural norms and values, their limited knowledge regarding obese patients’ care, professional socialisation, organisational constraints, and patients’ contribution to their care. Student nurses felt disempowered because of the emotional and physical labour they experienced when caring for obese patients. In turn, they participated in the exercise of power over obese patients with both intended and unintended consequences. Equally important was the ‘covert liking’ (Johnson, 1997) that some students felt towards obese patients who engaged in empowering acts of care to compensate for others’ controlling behaviours. The findings provided insights into the student experience of caring for obese patients and raised issues related to the role of culture and context of care in student nurses’ conceptualisation of obesity. Drawing on Foucault’s (1976) notion of power facilitated understanding of the significance of obesity-related discourses and associated power inequalities in clinical practice. Changes in nurse education and practice are proposed to ensure that nurses are adequately prepared to care for obese patients.
The Effect of Competence, Independence, and Size of Public Accounting Firms on Audit Quality

Auditor requires competence and independence as well as the support from the size of public accounting firms to improve audit quality. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of competence, independence and the size of public accounting firms on audit quality. This research subject is the auditor in Bandung, which have at least 2 years of experience in a public accounting firm. The research sample is the auditor in Bandung who have worked at least two years in a public accounting firm with total respondents of 59 people. The results showed that the competency of auditors is based on knowledge and experience and independence of an auditor that is honest, impartial, and report the findings in accordance with the evidence as well as the size of the public accounting firm that affect audit quality. To produce a qualified audit, a certified public accountant who works in an audit team is required to have the competence along with good and sufficiend independence.
Effect of Testosterone on Serum Lipocalin-2 in Orchidectomized Adult Male Albino Rats = تأثير التستستيرون على اللايبوكالين في مصل الدم في ذكور الجرذان البالغة المخصاة

Background: Lipocalin-2 (Lcn2) was initially identified as a protein secreted from human neutrophils. It has been implicated in many functions as inflammation, cell survival, innate immunity and biology of the genitourinary system as a developmental and a protective factor. The effect of testosterone on the circulating lipocalin-2 level in adult male rats is still unknown. Objective: To explore the effect of testosterone on serum lipocalin-2 levels in orchidectomized adult male albino rats. Material and Methods: The present study was conducted on 32 adult male albino Wistar rats divided into 4 equal groups: group (I): Sham operated control group; group (II): Orchidectomized group; group (III): Orchidectomized with subcutaneous physiologic testosterone replacement therapy; group (IV): Orchidectomized with subcutaneous supra-physiologic dose of testosterone. Results: In group (II) and group (III), serum lipocalin-2 level significantly decreased compared to control group. In group (IV), there was further significant reduction in serum lipocalin-2 when compared with control group, group II and group III with a significant negative correlation with serum testosterone level. Conclusion: Normal physiologic levels of testosterone are needed for normal lipocalin-2 expression. Disturbance of testosterone level (either by decrease or increase) significantly decreased lipocalin-2 level.
Minimally Invasive Hallux Valgus Surgery. A Systematic Review

This systematic review aims to illustrate the published results of “minimally invasive” procedures for correction of hallux valgus. Based on former systematic reviews on that topic, the literature search was organised by two independent investigators. MEDLINE was systematically searched for available studies. The keywords used were “hallux valgus”, “bunion”, “percutaneous surgery”, “minimally invasive surgery”, “arthroscopy”, “Bosch” and “SERI”. Studies were assessed using the level of evidence rating. A total of 21 papers were included in this review. These studies described a total of 1,750 patients with 2,195 instances of percutaneous, minimally invasive or arthroscopic hallux valgus surgery. Clinical reports of results after minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery at meetings are common. Published results in peer-reviewed journals are less common and the majority of papers are level IV studies according to the level of evidence ratings. We found one level II and three level III studies. Reported complications seem to be less than one may see in one’s own clinical practice. This possible bias may be related to the fact that most studies are published by centres performing primarily minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery.
A Comparative Study of Micronutrient Levels in the Women with Hypertensive Gestational Diabetes with and without Preeclampsia

Introduction: Diabetes is a common metabolic disease during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is the most prevalent disorder that accompanies gestational diabetes. Recent studies have demonstrated the role of micronutrients in diabetic women with preeclampsia. The present study aimed to compare the levels of micronutrients in the women with gestational and hypertensive diabetes with and without preeclampsia. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted on 72 women with gestational and hypertensive diabetes with and without preeclampsia, who were in the third trimester of pregnancy. Demographic characteristics and data on the previous and current pregnancies were obtained using a questionnaire. In addition, blood samples were collected, and the levels of micronutrients were measured, including iron, zinc, magnesium, and lipid profile. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 19 using t-test and Chi-square at the significance level of 0.05. Results: Among 72 participants, 32 cases had gestational diabetes and hypertension with preeclampsia, and 40 cases were without preeclampsia. Mean iron level in the group with preeclampsia was 108.91± 64.58, while it was 79.75±53.33 in the group without preeclampsia. The level of zinc in the group with preeclampsia was 65.73±24.40, while it was 53.17±19.23 in the group without preeclampsia. The level of copper in groups with and without preeclampsia was 220.59±61.92 and 192.83±47.46, respectively. Differences between the groups in terms of the levels of iron (P=0.39), zinc (P=0.02), and copper (P=0.035) were considered significant. In addition, the levels of magnesium, cholesterol, and triglyceride had no significant differences between the groups (P>0.5) Conclusion: According to the results, the levels of micronutrients such as iron, zinc, and copper were higher in the women with gestational and hypertensive diabetes with preeclampsia compared to those without preeclampsia.
Health Problems among Disciplines at a Regional University in Southern Thailand: A Descriptive Study

Objective: To determine incidence of various health problems among Prince of Songkla University (PSU) students, and its distribution among disciplines. Material and Methods: A Retrospective study, collecting secondary de-identified hospital records of 45,093 PSU students, over the 6-year period of study; from 1st, January 2012 to 31st, December 2017. Results: According to data from 45,093 students, there were 8 groups of influential health problems that were shared in approximately 80 percent of all diagnoses. Acute upper respiratory tract infections played the greatest incidence among all disease groups. Apart from that, common health issues found in adolescence consisted of; common skin diseases, traffic accidents, and diseases of the digestive system also played a part as the most common problems. Even if the traffic accidents rate seemed to be overlooked by its number, its incidence rate was 17.41 per 1,000, which was above the provincial rate as well as country rate. Disciplines in the medical group and freshmen group were the highest of patients having most of the common problems. Each health problem incidence rate, which varied within the university campus, seemed to be from the difference of disease burden among disciplines; rather than the ease of facility accessibility. Conclusion: The collegians experienced wide ranges of common health problems, which were predominated in adolescents, and adults. Medical sciences students and freshmen were the highest number of patients for almost all health issues. Overall, health problems among the collegians probably varied in the campus due to specific characteristics in each disciplines, and differed as to the different context in other universities.
New regional stratigraphic insights from a 3D geological model of the Nasia sub-basin, Ghana, developed for hydrogeological purposes and based on reprocessed B-field data originally collected for mineral exploration

Abstract. Reprocessing of regional-scale airborne electromagnetic data is used to build a 3D geological model of the Nasia sub-basin, northern Ghana. The resulting 3D geological model consistently integrates all the prior pieces of information brought by electromagnetic data, lithologic logs, ground-based geophysical surveys, and geological knowledge of the terrain. The geo-modeling process is aimed at defining the lithostratigraphy of the area, chiefly to improve the stratigraphic definition of the area, and for hydrogeological purposes. The airborne electromagnetic measurements, consisting of GEOTEM B-field data, were originally collected for mineral exploration purposes. Thus, those B-field data had to be (re)processed and properly inverted as the original survey and data handling were designed for the detection of potential mineral targets and not for detailed geological mapping. These new geophysical inversion results, compared with the original conductivity–depth images, provided a significantly different picture of the subsurface. The new geophysical model led to new interpretations of the geological settings and to the construction of a comprehensive 3D geo-model of the basin. In this respect, the evidence of a hitherto unexposed system of paleovalleys could be inferred from the airborne data. The stratigraphic position of these paleovalleys suggests a distinctly different glaciation history from the known Marinoan events, commonly associated with the Kodjari formation of the Voltaian sedimentary basin. Indeed, the presence of the paleovalleys within the Panabako may be correlated with mountain glaciation within the Sturtian age, though no unequivocal glaciogenic strata have yet been identified. Pre-Marinoan glaciation is recorded in rocks of the Wassangara group of the Taoudeni Basin. The combination of the Marinoan and, possibly, Sturtian glaciation episodes, both of the Cryogenian period, can be an indication of a Neoproterozoic Snowball Earth. Hence, the occurrence of those geological features not only has important socioeconomic consequences – as the paleovalleys can act as reservoirs for groundwater – but also from a scientific point of view, they could be extremely relevant as their presence would require a revision of the present stratigraphy of the area.