Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Life satisfaction in people affected by a severe psychiatric condition: a comprehensive model

ABSTRACT Background Research on severe psychiatric conditions has primarily focused on deficits and symptoms, while there is limited understanding about the underlying factors that contribute to the life satisfaction (LS) of patients who suffer from such conditions. The presence of positive affect has an important role in the LS in the general population. Its presence activates personal resources that facilitate the achievement of their life purposes. However, these associations have not yet been evaluated in people affected by a severe psychiatric condition. Method The main aim of this study was to explore, using structural equation modeling, the role of different hedonic and eudaimonic well-being dimensions as predictors of LS in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. A total of 149 adult participants with schizophrenia spectrum disorders were assessed about their LS, hedonic well-being (i.e., positive affect, openness to the future) and eudaimonic well-being (i.e., social support, self-compassion, and strengths). Results Results indicate that self-compassion, caring and self-control strengths and social support mediate the relationship between hedonic well-being and LS. Discussion These findings help understand the mechanisms involved in LS in this population and shed light on the design of future interventions aimed at promoting a more satisfying life for them.
The Urban Water Cycle as a Planning Tool to Monitor SARS-CoV-2: A Review of the Literature

COVID-19 is a terrible virus that has impacted human health and the economy on a global scale. The detection and control of the pandemic have become necessities that require appropriate monitoring strategies. One of these strategies involves measuring and quantifying the virus in water at different stages of the Urban Water Cycle (UWC). This article presents a comprehensive literature review of the analyses and quantifications of SARS-CoV-2 in multiple UWC components from 2020 to June 2021. More than 140 studies worldwide with a focus on industrialized nations were identified, mainly in the USA, Australia, and Asia and the European Union. Wastewater treatment plants were the focus of most of these studies, followed by city sewerage systems and hospital effluents. The fewest studies examined the presence of this virus in bodies of water. Most of the studies were conducted for epidemiological purposes. However, a few focused on viral load and its removal using various treatment strategies or modelling and developing strategies to control the disease. Others compared methodologies for determining if SARS-CoV-2 was present or included risk assessments. This is the first study to emphasize the importance of the various individual components of the UWC and their potential impacts on viral transmission from the source to the public.
How work engagement relates to performance and absenteeism: a meta-analysis

ABSTRACT Both researchers and practitioners agree that having highly engaged employees results in individuals and organizations reaping various positive consequences related to performance and absenteeism. However, available research syntheses date from the early years of this line of research, thus cover only a small fraction (under 10%) of the available studies. The present meta-analysis updates the results of work engagement and its three facets (vigour, dedication, and absorption) on task performance and includes a substantial number of studies on absenteeism with separate analyses of longitudinal studies. A total of 179 unique correlations representing an overall sample size of N = 139,182 was examined, confirming and enhancing a positive association between work engagement and task performance (ρ = .483) and a negative association between work engagement and absenteeism (ρ = −.171). The three facets of engagement had similar effects on performance, but only vigour and dedication correlated significantly negatively with absenteeism. Work engagement is linked positively to future task performance and negatively to future absenteeism. The influence of several methodical moderators is examined. Finally, we discuss how these findings can inform research and practice in order to contribute to a more effective and healthy work environment for employees.
Ergot Alkaloid Effects on Bovine Sperm Motility In Vitro

Cattle in some parts of the world graze pastures that consist of tall fescue that may contain ergot alkaloid contamination. Those ergot alkaloids are associated with reduced reproductive rates in cattle. Our objective was to determine if ergot alkaloids [dihydroergotamine (DHET), ergonovine (EN), and ergotamine (ET)] directly affect bovine sperm characteristics. Spermatozoa were collected from mature Angus (n = 2) and Balancer (n = 4) bulls. Within bull, treatments were structured as a 3 × 5 factorial with three alkaloids (DHET, EN, and ET) and five concentrations of each alkaloid (0, 33, 66, 100, or 200 μM). Spermatozoa (25 × 106) were incubated (39˚C) in 1 mL of modified sperm medium. Sperm motility characteristics were evaluated using CASA (Hamiliton Thorne IVOS, Beverly, MA) at 0, 3, and 6 h after initial alkaloid exposure. Initial sperm motility was (69% ± 1.1%) and declined (P = 0.01) to (35% ± 2.6%) at 6 h. Sperm motility decreased (P < 0.05) with increasing concentrations of DHET and ET, but not EN. As concentration of ET or DHET increased all CASA sperm characteristics were altered. The interaction of alkaloid concentration and incubation length affected sperm velocity and head size; exposure to 200 μM of ET or DHET for six hours decreased (P < 0.05) both characteristics. Our results demonstrate that ergot alkaloids (ET and DHET) can directly alter bovine sperm motility and morphology, which adds to our understanding of how ergot alkaloids may hinder cattle reproductive rates.
Evaluation of the Prognostic Role of the Wall Motion Score Index and the SYNTAX Score II in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Evaluation of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events at 12-Month Follow-Up

Background This study aimed to evaluate the wall motion score (WMS) index and the SYNTAX score II (SSII) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) by evaluation of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) at the 12-month follow-up at a single center. Material/Methods An observational study of 430 patients with ACS undergoing PCI at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University over a 1-year period was performed. Baseline data including WMS and SSII were recorded and compared with the rates of MACEs in the study group. WMS and SSII were stratified by the tercile from low to high. Results Both WMS and SSII were associated with the rates of MACEs (P<0.001 and P=0.003, respectively). The incidence of MACEs was positively correlated with terciles of the WMS and SSII groups (3.7% vs 1.6% vs 7.0% [P<0.001] and 2.6% vs 5.8% vs 11.6% [P<0.001], lowest to highest, respectively). Logistic regression analyses identified combined predictors for 12-month outcome, including WMS and SSII. The use of a model combining both scores yielded a higher predictive value (area under the curve [AUC]=0.78; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.733–0.835; P<0.001) than the use of either score alone. Using WMSs alone, the AUC was 0.73 (95% CI, 0.660–0.793; P<0.001). Using SSII alone, the AUC was 0.71 (95% CI, 0.649–0.769; P<0.001). Conclusions This study showed that the combined methods of the WMS index and the SSII were predictive factors of MACEs in patients with ACS following PCI at the 12-month follow-up.
Impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the audit of local government financial statements: experience from Indonesia

IMPACT This article provides some lessons for auditing during emergencies. First, during a pandemic, the supreme audit board (SAB) can maintain stability and its legitimacy by completing statutory audits in line with the law and, at the same time, by giving clean audit opinions despite a lack of persuasive audit evidence. Second, regulators should develop audit regulations and guidance for audit during unprecedented events. Third, local governments and the SAB should invest in information technology in order to perform audit procedures remotely and virtually. ABSTRACT This article investigates the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the audit of local government financial statements in Indonesia. Auditors were only able to perform limited, simple audit procedures due to the large-scale social restrictions. Auditors completed their statutory audits by compromising in terms of accepting a higher audit risk, being more tolerant towards material misstatements and giving clean opinions.
Are All Narcissistic CEOs Socially Responsible? An Empirical Investigation of an Inverted U-Shaped Relationship Between CEO Narcissism and Corporate Social Responsibility

We investigate the relationship between CEO narcissism and corporate social responsibility (CSR). We suggest an alternative to the current assumption of a linear relationship between CEO narcissism and CSR. Instead, we propose an inverted U relationship between the two. Although narcissistic CEOs may engage in CSR, we argue that highly narcissistic CEOs may be drawn to actions that would garner greater attention and they may be less inclined to engage in CSR. Based on a sample of Fortune 500 firms during the period 2006–2013, we find support for an inverted U relationship and support for our arguments that CEO power moderates the relationship between CEO narcissism and CSR.
Political Extremism and Perceived Anomie: New Evidence of Political Extremes’ Symmetries and Asymmetries Within French Samples

The present research aimed to extend the existing literature on political extremes’ symmetries and asymmetries, by examining the relationship between political extremism and perceived societal anomie (i.e., perceptions that the leadership is disregulated and that the social fabric is disintegrated) across three studies conducted within French samples. The first two studies revealed that perceived leadership disregulation increased as participants position themselves toward either political extreme and was associated with greater support for proposals regarding protectionism and economic redistribution; indicating a symmetry between political extremes. However, perceived social fabric disintegration was not associated with political extremism but was stronger for far-right individuals; thus suggesting an asymmetry between the extremes. The last study, conducted before the 2017 French Presidential elections, showed that, when imagining a future society in which the candidate they supported is elected as President, political extremes, compared to moderates, similarly reported reduced levels of leadership disregulation, but not social fabric disintegration. The present findings therefore suggest both similarities and differences between political extremes’ perception of anomie within current and future French society and extend previous work showing that political extremes share negative views of society.
Organic and Heavy Metal Assessment of Groundwater Sources Around Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation Oil Depot Aba, South-Eastern Nigeria

Organic and heavy metal assessment of groundwater sources around Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation (NNPC) oil depot Aba, South-Eastern Nigeria has been done to assess the concentration and spatial distribution of pollutants in the available water sources, since groundwater is the principal source of drinking water in the study area. Fifty eight (58) water samples were collected within the study area, and were subjected to chemical analyses. The result of the analyses revealed that Arsenic conc. (mg/l) ranged between 0-1.35, Copper concentration (mg/l) ranged between 0 - 0.95. Iron concentration (mg/l) ranged between 0-0.09, Mercury concentration (mg/l) ranged between 0-0.014 while Lead concentration (mg/l) ranged between 0-0.4, Benzene concentration (mg/l) ranged between 0-0.5 Ethlybenzene concentration (mg/l) ranged between 0-1.3, Toluene concentration (mg/l) ranged between 0-0.66, Xylene concentration (mg/l) ranged between 0-0.32. This study therefore, recommends among others that Since the study indicated that the sources of organic and inorganic pollutants were not restricted to NNPC depot alone, routine monitoring of abandoned underground petroleum tanks, and other petroleum related anthropogenic activities in the area is strongly advocated. Keywords: BTEX, Heavy Metal, NNPC Oil depot, Aba, Groundwater
Trends in global tropospheric ozone inferred from a composite record of TOMS/OMI/MLS/OMPS satellite measurements and the MERRA-2 GMI simulation

Abstract. Past studies have suggested that ozone in the troposphere has increased globally throughout much of the 20th century due to increases in anthropogenic emissions and transport. We show, by combining satellite measurements with a chemical transport model, that during the last four decades tropospheric ozone does indeed indicate increases that are global in nature, yet still highly regional. Satellite ozone measurements from Nimbus-7 and Earth Probe Total Ozone Mapping Spectrometer (TOMS) are merged with ozone measurements from the Aura Ozone Monitoring Instrument/Microwave Limb Sounder (OMI/MLS) to determine trends in tropospheric ozone for 1979–2016. Both TOMS (1979–2005) and OMI/MLS (2005–2016) depict large increases in tropospheric ozone from the Near East to India and East Asia and further eastward over the Pacific Ocean. The 38-year merged satellite record shows total net change over this region of about +6 to +7 Dobson units (DU) (i.e., ∼15 %–20 % of average background ozone), with the largest increase (∼4 DU) occurring during the 2005–2016 Aura period. The Global Modeling Initiative (GMI) chemical transport model with time-varying emissions is used to aid in the interpretation of tropospheric ozone trends for 1980–2016. The GMI simulation for the combined record also depicts the greatest increases of +6 to +7 DU over India and East Asia, very similar to the satellite measurements. In regions of significant increases in tropospheric column ozone (TCO) the trends are a factor of 2–2.5 larger for the Aura record when compared to the earlier TOMS record; for India and East Asia the trends in TCO for both GMI and satellite measurements are ∼+3 DU decade−1 or greater during 2005–2016 compared to about +1.2 to +1.4 DU decade−1 for 1979–2005. The GMI simulation and satellite data also reveal a tropospheric ozone increases in ∼+4 to +5 DU for the 38-year record over central Africa and the tropical Atlantic Ocean. Both the GMI simulation and satellite-measured tropospheric ozone during the latter Aura time period show increases of ∼+3 DU decade−1 over the N Atlantic and NE Pacific.
Manufacturing and Characterization of Tube-Filled ZA27 Metal Foam Heat Exchangers

This study investigates the heat transfer performance of a novel ZA27 metal foam heat exchanger. An open-celled metal foam is combined with a thin-walled copper tube in a single-step casting process. The heat transfer between two separated water streams flowing through the copper tube and foam, respectively, is measured and compared to an equivalent shell tube heat exchanger arrangement. Heat transfer enhancement of up to 71% and a heat transfer rate exceeding 30 kW are observed and attributed to the increased surface area of the metallic foam. However, overall performance was limited by the inefficient heat transfer between the internal mass stream and the copper tube.
Denunciafauna – A social media campaign to evaluate wildlife crime and law enforcement in Peru

General Public Complaint Against Captive Wildlife),in short Denunciafauna, ran from April 2014 to April 2017 as an experiment to empirically assess the capacity of Peruvian wildlife authorities to address animal trafficking. We used a political ecology activist research framework, where the campaign is part of research examining on-the-ground responses to complaints and opportunities for collaboration with civil society.During the campaign we collected information on 179 cases of wildlife crime involving animals, from which 214 official complaints were made. These cases involved thousands of illegally held and traded individuals. The official complaints included the illegal possession of animals at tourist attractions,in private homes, markets, circuses, street vendors, and as part of initiatives authorized by the State. Forty-four per cent of the complaints did not result in any type of intervention by the wildlife authorities. In a further 26% of cases we, the complainants, have not been informed of the results of the complaint. Thirty per cent of complaints resulted in the confiscation of all or some of the animals involved, but only 7% of all reported cases led to an official investigation by the public prosecutor, and of these, only 3% (7cases) resulted in a court appearance with a sentence given or pending. We describe 'typical' cases which illustrate some of the quantitative results.These quantitative results, cases presented, and participative observation methodologies were used to examine the main limitations of wildlife authorities in Peru. Chronic deficiencies have consistently resulted in the very limited responses of Peruvian wildlife authorities to attend to official complaints and their inability to provide efficient and proportionate responses to wildlife crime, and, in some cases, to even promote or participate in illicit activities. However, pressure and support from civil society can significantly improve authorities' performances.
The potential of blockchain technology in the procurement of sustainable timber products

Blockchain technology, best known as the decentralised transactional ledger of Internet currencies such as Bitcoin, could provide possibilities for tracking the origin of timber products. As such, it could ease the complex job of timber procurement officers in companies that seek to purchase timber products from trustworthy origins. This study explores how trust among purchasers in suppliers of sustainable timber can be increased and the roles that blockchain technology could play as a factor influencing purchasing decisions. The study examines the attributes influencing purchaser trust in timber products, revealing that the country of origin is the strongest predictor of purchaser trust, followed by the price level for the timber product, the presence of a certification scheme, and the duration of the relationship with the supplier. Blockchain technology also had a significant effect on purchaser trust and could become an important factor for generating trust in timber products during international trade.
Diffuse light weakens the dorsoventral asymmetry of photosynthesis in sorghum leaves

Dorsoventral asymmetry of photosynthesis is important for light use patterns, but the asymmetry changes with environments. Photosynthetic asymmetry was have been intensively studied for their role in light use efficiency, but less is know about the impact of light properties on asymmetry. Aimed at the current changing fraction of diffuse light in sky radiation, this study investigated dorsoventral asymmetry of photosynthetic traits in direct, diffuse and self-transmitted light (residual light intercepted by one surface) respectively in an important food and energy crop, Sorghum bicolor L. An unique designed method was used to investigate the specific gas exchange of two surfaces in different light properties. We found that anatomical and morphological traits were obviously different in sorghum leaves, which might cause the photosynthetic asymmetry, the variation of photosynthetic rates and stomatal conductance was significant between two surfaces in direct and self-transmitted light, but insignificant in diffuse light. The abaxial stomatal sensitivity of single stoma was lower, while the higher stomatal density in abaxial surface compensated the weakness in stomatal sensitivity. Comparing to direct and self-transmitted light, diffuse light reduced the stomatal sensitivity, while the degree of decline was higher in adaxial surface, which caused weak dorsoventral asymmetry in photosynthesis. Taken together, the finding of this study suggested that stomatal sensitivity determined the degree of dorsoventral asymmetry in the susceptibility to light properties. The different stomatal sensitivity regulated photosynthetic variation, which was benefit to remain high photosynthetic rate in high and changing light. The findings provided new insight in to dorsoventral asymmetry and impact of diffuse light on photosynthesis in isobilateral leaves.
Realistic Electron Diffusion Rates and Lifetimes Due to Scattering by Electron Holes

Plasma sheet electron precipitation into the diffuse aurora is critical for magnetosphere‐ionosphere coupling. Recent studies have shown that electron phase space holes can pitch‐angle scatter electrons and may produce plasma sheet electron precipitation. These studies have assumed identical electron hole parameters to estimate electron scattering rates (Vasko et al., 2018, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5039687). In this study, we have re‐evaluated the efficiency of this scattering by incorporating realistic electron hole properties from direct spacecraft observations into computing electron diffusion rates and lifetimes. The most important electron hole properties in this evaluation are their distributions in velocity and spatial scale and electric field root‐mean‐square intensity ( Ew ). Using direct measurements of electron holes during a plasma injection event observed by the Van Allen Probe at R∼6RE , we find that when Ew≥ 4 mV/m electron lifetimes can drop below 1 h and are mostly within strong diffusion limits at energies below ∼ 10 keV. During an injection observed by the THEMIS spacecraft at R∼12RE , electron holes with even typical intensities ( Ew≥ 1 mV/m) can deplete low‐energy ( < a few keV) plasma sheet electrons within tens of minutes following injections and convection from the tail. Our results confirm that electron holes are a significant contributor to plasma sheet electron precipitation during injections.
Slurry‐Fabricable Li+‐Conductive Polymeric Binders for Practical All‐Solid‐State Lithium‐Ion Batteries Enabled by Solvate Ionic Liquids

For mass production of all‐solid‐state lithium‐ion batteries (ASLBs) employing highly Li+ conductive and mechanically sinterable sulfide solid electrolytes (SEs), the wet‐slurry process is imperative. Unfortunately, the poor chemical stability of sulfide SEs severely restrict available candidates for solvents and in turn polymeric binders. Moreover, the binders interrupt Li+‐ionic contacts at interfaces, resulting in the below par electrochemical performance. In this work, a new scalable slurry fabrication protocol for sheet‐type ASLB electrodes made of Li+‐conductive polymeric binders is reported. The use of intermediate‐polarity solvent (e.g., dibromomethane) for the slurry allows for accommodating Li6PS5Cl and solvate‐ionic‐liquid‐based polymeric binders (NBR‐Li(G3)TFSI, NBR: nitrile−butadiene rubber, G3: triethylene glycol dimethyl ether, LiTFSI: lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide) together without suffering from undesirable side reactions or phase separation. The LiNi0.6Co0. 2Mn0.2O2 and Li4Ti5O12 electrodes employing NBR‐Li(G3)TFSI show high capacities of 174 and 160 mA h g−1 at 30 °C, respectively, which are far superior to those using conventional NBR (144 and 76 mA h g−1). Moreover, high areal capacity of 7.4 mA h cm−2 is highlighted for the LiNi0.7Co0. 15Mn0.15O2 electrodes with ultrahigh mass loading of 45 mg cm−2. The facilitated Li+‐ionic contacts at interfaces paved by NBR‐Li(G3)TFSI are evidenced by the complementary analysis from electrochemical and 7Li nuclear magnetic resonance measurements.