Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Leadership contingencies in the retention of women in higher education

Orientation: Providing leadership opportunities and eliminating barriers to advance to or remain in leadership positions may influence the retention of women at academic institutions. Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of leadership contingencies on the retention of women. Motivation for the study: Women could be better equipped to succeed in leadership roles if more is known about the challenges they face to advance to or remain in leadership positions and how these challenges should be managed to ensure their retention. Research approach/design and method: A quantitative research approach was followed in this study and a questionnaire was used to collect data. A non-probability simple random sample of 2000 female employees from an academic institution in South Africa was drawn and a total of 311 questionnaires were completed, with a response rate 15.6%. Principal axis factor analysis with a Varimax rotation extracted six leadership contingency factors. Main findings: The factor analysis identified six leadership contingencies that play a significant role in the retention of women in leadership positions: barriers to advancement, capabilities of women, acceptance of women as leaders, work–life balance, advancement opportunities and success beliefs. All of these factors were significantly related to retention factors, such as the fulfilment of unique needs, growth opportunities, recognition, pleasant work conditions, sound relationships and support. Practical/managerial implications: This study contributes to a better understanding of the complexity in the career progression and retention of women in leadership positions. Contribution/value-add: An understanding of challenges faced by women in leadership positions would enable organisations to implement retention strategies and allow institutions to capitalise on the value women could add to the management of academic institutions.
Task-Oriented Self-Care: An Innovative Approach to Wellness for Counselors

ABSTRACT Self-care is an often-cited obligation of professional counselors in order to prevent compassion fatigue, vicarious traumatization, and burnout. Nearly all examples of counselor self-care in the peer-reviewed literature emphasizes abstract activities that engage self-reflection, emotions, or other processes similar to what counselors use in sessions with clients. We propose a new conceptualization of self-care called Task-Oriented Self-Care (TOSC) in which counselors use Realistic tasks (as described in John Holland’s Typology) to activate potentially underutilized strengths to prevent and treat burnout symptoms. We review existing self-care literature, describe the specific elements of TOSC, and provide examples of TOSC in practice.
Size Distribution and Mineral Nutrients of Soybean Seeds in Response to Drought Stress

Abstract Accumulation of mineral nutrients in soybean seeds grown under drought stress may have a role in drought tolerance. Because drought stress reduces dry matter accumulation and seed size, drought stress may increase the concentration of mineral nutrients in soybean seeds and may decrease the content of nutrient per seed. The objective was to study the effect of drought on seed size distribution and whether different drought-stress patterns increase mineral nutrient concentration in soybean seeds similar in size. Two experiments were conducted, one in the greenhouse and one in the field. In the greenhouse experiment, three-drought stress treatments were imposed on soybean plants at beginning seed fill (R5) for 23–26 days: well-watered (WW), sudden severe stress (SS), and gradual stress (GS) imposed prior to severe stress. In the field experiment, irrigation and nonirrigation (rainfed) conditions were imposed on soybean plants at R5 for the entire seed filling period. Drought stress decreased seed size in the greenhouse experiment, but not in the field experiment. Within similar seed sizes, drought-stress treatments increased concentrations of phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), molybdenum (Mo), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) in seeds above well-watered treatment, but this increase varied between the two experiments. This increase in nutrient concentrations in seeds from drought-stressed plants compared with well-watered plants for seeds similar in sizes indicates that the increase in nutrient concentration in seeds from drought-stressed plants is not necessarily due to a reduction in dry matter accumulation. Accumulation of minerals in seeds might be an important response in drought stress tolerance.
A strategic enrollment management framework: perceptions of senior and program managers at three Hong Kong universities

ABSTRACT This empirical study presents a thematic analysis of the Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) framework from the perspectives of senior managers and program manager in Hong Kong. Data were collected from 25 in-depth interviews with self-financing institutions in Hong Kong. They were processed qualitatively through thematic analysis. The study has found uncovered attributes of (1) campus environment and facilities (2) peer and teacher influence (3) career opportunity (4) program design and (5) teacher quality and effectiveness in the enrollment stage of the SEM process from both senior and program management perspectives. A new insightful SEM framework has been developed. The results can be useful at the management level within Hong Kong’s higher education institutions as they seek to improve their institutions’ strategic and marketing plans by incorporating SEM as a means of increasing student enrollment and retention, enhancing institutional revenues.
Estimation of wave power in shallow water using deep water wind and wave statistics

The article addresses how the wave power in shallow water can be estimated based on available wind and wave statistics for a deep water ocean area. The average statistical properties of the wave power in shallow water expressed in terms of the mean value and the standard deviation are presented. Results are exemplified by using long-term wind and wave statistics from the same ocean area in the Northern North Sea. Overall, it appears that there is agreement between the results based on these inputs from wind and wave statistics. The presented analytical method should be useful for making preliminary estimates of the wave power potential in shallow water using either available deep water wind statistics or deep water wave statistics, which enhances the possibilities for assessing further the wave power potential in, for example, near-coastal zones.
Animals vs. armies

Abstract Within the emerging paradigm of experimental Critical Discourse Analysis, this paper investigates the framing effects of dehumanising vs militarising metaphors in anti-immigration discourses. These metaphors are characterised as ‘extreme metaphors’ in so far as they are manifestly metaphorical and obviously inflammatory. Attested examples of these metaphors in political and media discourses are identified and critically analysed before their potential framing effects are investigated experimentally. Contrary to predictions, alternative metaphors did not increase support for actions and evaluations consistent with the unique framings that they present. In fact, extreme metaphors decreased support for anti-immigration sentiments and hostile immigration policies compared to literal framings. It seems that extreme metaphors alert readers to the metaphorical framing being presented so that, among certain groups of people, the framing is more readily scrutinised and rejected, prompting readers adopt more sympathetic attitudes toward immigration. The implications of these findings for Critical Discourse Analysis are discussed.
Foster Care Factors and Permanency for Children With Substance-Related Removals

Children in foster care due to parental substance use disorder are at high risk for delayed permanency. Understudied is the effect of foster care factors on these children’s exits from care. This study analyzed 10 years of federal child welfare data to understand the effect of foster care placement, provider, and support factors for this vulnerable group. Results revealed that several foster care variables influenced time to, and likelihood of, permanency for children with substance-related removals. Foster care setting, foster parent age and race, and several types of federal supports affected permanency trajectories. Children in homes receiving more federal supports were less likely to achieve permanency, suggesting the insufficiency of these supports to counteract the effects of socioeconomic risk on permanency.
Managerial cognitive capabilities, organizational capacity for change, and performance: The moderating effect of social capital

Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze the role of organizational capacity for change as a mediator between managerial cognitive capabilities with organizational performance. Further, we investigate the moderating role of social capital on the influence of organizational capacity for change on organizational performance. We surveyed middle managers and their immediate followers (supervisor level) in the Directorate General of State Asset (DGSA), Ministry of Finance, Republic of Indonesia. Overall, 313 middle managers and their followers participated in this study. The results demonstrate that organizational capacity for change mediate the influence of managerial cognitive capabilities on organizational performance. In addition, there is no significant moderating effect of social capital on the influence of organizational capacity for change on organizational performance. Theoretical and managerial implications are further presented in this study.
Review of Economic Studies on the Opioid Crisis

The United States has experienced an unprecedented crisis related to the misuse of and addiction to opioids. As of 2018, 128 Americans die each day of an opioid overdose, and total economic costs associated with opioid misuse are estimated to be more than $500 billion annually. The crisis has evolved in three phases, starting in the 1990s and continuing through 2010 with a massive increase in use of prescribed opioids associated with lax prescribing regulations and aggressive marketing efforts by the pharmaceutical industry. A second phase included tightening restrictions on prescribed opioids, reformulation of some commonly misused prescription medications, and a shift to heroin consumption over the period 2010 to 2013. Since 2013, the third phase of the crisis has included a movement towards synthetic opioids, especially fentanyl, and a continued tightening of opioid prescribing regulations, along with the growth of both harm reduction and addiction treatment access policies. Economic research, using innovative frameworks, causal methods, and rich data, has added to our understanding of the causes and consequences of the crisis. This body of research also identifies intended and unintended impacts of policies designed to address the crisis. Although there is general agreement that the causes of the crisis include a combination of supply- and demand-side factors, and interactions between them, there is less consensus regarding the relative importance of each. Studies show that regulations can reduce opioid prescribing but may have less impact on root causes of the crisis and, in some cases, have spillover effects resulting in greater use of more harmful substances obtained in illicit markets, where regulation is less possible. There are effective opioid use disorder treatments available, but access, stigma, and cost hurdles have stifled utilization, resulting in a large degree of under-treatment in the U.S. How challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic may intersect with the opioid crisis is unclear. Emerging areas for future research include understanding how societal and healthcare systems disruptions affect opioid use, as well as which regulations and policies most effectively reduce potentially inappropriate prescription opioid use and illicit opioid sources without unintended negative consequences.
Factors That Influence The Event of Low Birth Weight Baby (LBW) in Mother at Payangan, Bali

Infant mortality is an important indicator in determining the health status of a country. The main predisposing factor of infant mortality is Low Birth Weight (LBW). LBW can have long-term effects on child developments therefore the high incidence of low birth weight can affect the quality of human resources. The purpose of this study was to determine the predisposing factors of the occurrence of LBW in Payangan sub-district, Bali. This research was an analytical research with a case control design to assess predisposing factors of the occurrence of LBW by assessing medical records of pregnant women. The sample of this study was 46 mothers with a history of childbirth. Sampling method done with consecutive sampling. In this study two analyzes were carried out, namely univariate analysis and bivariate analysis. Univariate analysis was done to measure the frequency based on parity, multiple pregnancies, nutrition of pregnant women, and anemia in pregnant women. Meanwhile, a bivariate analysis with chi square method was done to test the significance of each variable on the independent variable. Results obtained five predisposing factors, namely maternal age, parity, multiple births, nutritional status, anemia, those which had correlations to the incidence of LBW in Payangan Health Center were twin births, nutritional status, and anemia with P value of <0.05. Conclusion made from results of this study was the variables that have significant effect were variables of twin births, nutritional status, and anemia, while parity did not have a significant effect. Suggestion made that it can provide benefits to health workers at health centers and pregnant women about LBW risk factors. Keyword : Influence, Birth Weight Baby, Mother.
Transition state theory description of surface self-diffusion: Comparison with classical trajectory results

We have computed the surface self‐diffusion constants on four different crystal faces [fcc(111), fcc(100), bcc(110), and bcc(211)] using classical transition state theory methods. These results can be compared directly with previous classical‐trajectory results which used the same Lennard‐Jones 6‐12 potential and template model; the agreement is good, though dynamical effects are evident for the fcc(111) and bcc(110) surfaces. Implications are discussed for low‐temperature diffusion studies, which are inaccessible to direct molecular dynamics, and the use of ab initio potentials rather than approximate pairwise potentials.
What drives FinTech adoption? A multi-method evaluation using an adapted technology acceptance model

PurposeConsidering the ubiquity of FinTech services, the study proposes a research framework to examine FinTech adoption and use from the technology acceptance perspective by adding sub-constructs of technology acceptance model (TAM), unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), ServPerf and WebQual 4.0. This study broadly classified these sub-constructs in three dimensions: adoption, behavior and technological and explores the relationship between these attributes. It also proposes that digital behavior (Internet experience and level of awareness) and demographic characteristics (age and gender) moderate the main relationships.Design/methodology/approachThe measurement scale for the study is developed through iterative discussion with domain experts. The data are collected from 439 active Internet users though a digital survey and analysis were done by applying structural equation modeling and multi-group analysis.FindingsPerceived usefulness and social influence are found to be the key determinant for behavior intention to use FinTech services, with social influence having significant negative influence. Actual use is significantly influenced by ease of use and social influence but is not determined by behavior intention and perceived usefulness. Behavioral attributes are significantly impacted by technological attributes and digital behavior. Also, age significantly affects the perception of security among older users.Practical implicationsThis study will help FinTech service providers to design FinTech services considering a wide spectrum of users. More consideration should be on enhancing the usefulness and security features to create social affirmations for the use of FinTech services. This will entice users for frequent use and attract nonusers to do their first online financial transaction.Originality/valueThe study adds to the technology acceptance literature by incorporating relevant technological and behavioral attributes and investigating the moderating effect of digital behavior and demographic characteristics. It contributes to the understanding of user beliefs and perceptions about actual use of FinTech services.
Test Format and Calculator Use in the Testing of Basic Math Skills for Principles of Economics: Experimental Evidence

Results from an experiment in Fall 2013 of 902 incoming students at this university are reported. In this experiment, after students were given a basic math assessment to ensure they had the necessary math skills to take a principles of economics course, they were randomly allocated to a treatment or control group to test whether there was a significant impact of test format, calculator use, and calculator type on students’ scores. The interaction of calculator use/type and test format was also tested. The results from this experiment suggest that each treatment had a significant positive impact on students’ assessment scores, with much variation depending on the type of question asked and the level of performance. JEL Classifications: A22, C23
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Community Pharmacists towards Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions: A Study from Sudan

Purpose: The concept of Pharmacovigilance (PhV) evolved to improve patient safety and the quality of provided healthcare. Community pharmacists are considered to be key players in the process of PhV and reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs). The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of community pharmacists in relation to pharmacovigilance and adverse drug reactions. Study Design: A cross sectional study. Subjects and Methods: An observational cross-sectional survey was carried out among community pharmacists in Sudan to evaluate their knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) towards Pharmacovigilance. The study was carried out between March and May 2020, including 201 community pharmacists who were selected through simple random sampling. A self-administered questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS software version 24. Results: A total of 201 community pharmacists were included in the survey. Females constituted 68.7% of the study participants. Two-thirds of the study population were between 23 and 30 years of age. The majority had a career experience between 1 and 5 years (52.2%). The mean knowledge score among males was 3.48 (± 1.51), and 3.75 (± 1.36) among females. The difference in the mean knowledge score between the two genders was not statistically significant (p-value 0.197). 73.1% showed a positive attitude towards Pharmacovigilance. The mean attitude score was higher among females (2.97 vs 2.90). However, the difference was not statistically significant (p-value 0.662). Conclusion: Community pharmacists may have a prominent role in responding to the increase of ADR reporting if they have enough knowledge about Pharmacovigilance and how to report it. This survey showed that community pharmacists had a positive attitude about ADR but, unfortunately, many of them had insufficient knowledge.
Dynamics of weak-magnetic-shear-sustained internal transport barrier during supersonic molecular-beam injection in JT-60U

The characteristics of ion heat transport inside the internal transport barrier (ITB), which is sustained by weak magnetic shear, are investigated using a cold pulse induced by supersonic molecular-beam injection (SMBI) in JT-60U. It is known that cold-pulse propagation in ITBs usually significantly reduces the temperature and degrades the temperature gradient. When subsequent SMBIs are launched before the temperature has recovered, it is observed that the temperature gradient of the ITB is not monotonically decreased but alternately decreased and increased. Alternating decreasing and increasing phases of the ITB temperature gradient continue for about 1 s (∼6τ E), and the properties of the cold-pulse propagation and the flux-gradient relations differ according to the phase. The usual transient transport analysis is also provided by inducing a cold pulse in stationary ITBs. A rapid reduction and recovery of the temperature is observed inside the ITBs, and it is found that the ion-heat flux changes without a variation in the local ion-temperature gradient or a change to the other observable local parameters. The flux-gradient relations exhibit significant hysteresis in two ITB cases: (i) ITBs with strong electron-density gradients and (ii) ITBs with weak ion-temperature gradients. In addition, the range in which hysteresis appears is most likely to depend on the width of the ITB.
Effect of different dryers and drying conditions on acceptability and physico-chemical characteristics of durian leather

Optimization study on drying condition of durian leather was carried out using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The optimization was conducted for two different dryers, oven dryer and forced-air cabinet dryer, with temperature and time of drying as independent variables. It was shown that both variables significantly affected most of the sensory properties. For both dryers, the optimum points for 5 sensory attributes evaluated including taste, aroma, texture, appearance and overall acceptability, were at temperatures ranged from 47-55C for 10-14 h. Based on the overall acceptability, the optimum condition for ovendried leather was achieved at temperature 50C for 12.6 h, while for cabinet-dried leather at 52.5C for 10 h. Results showed that panelist preferred product dried with low temperature-long time compared with high temperature-short time. Except for Hunter color b value of cabinet-dried product, results also indicated that drying condition was significantly influencing the physico-chemical properties such as moisture, Aw, nonenzymatic browning, texture, vitamin C and color of durian leather.