Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Movements, Growth, and Mortality of Chesapeake Bay Summer Flounder Based on Multiple Tagging Technologies

The research projects presented in this dissertation used multiple tagging technologies to examine the movements, growth, and mortality rates of summer flounder tagged and released in Chesapeake Bay. In the first two chapters, I used acoustic, archival, and conventional tags to examine the behavior of summer flounder on different spatial scales. Investigating the movement behavior of individuals on different scales is an important step towards understanding how large-scale distributions of a population are established. Based on the observed behaviors of summer flounder, I hypothesize that the movements of these fish are primarily related to foraging behavior while they are resident in Chesapeake Bay. In the third chapter, I use growth models to investigate hypotheses regarding recreational angler noncompliance with minimum size regulations in Virginia. Angler noncompliance with management regulations can severely degrade the ability of fishery managers to prevent overexploitation of fish populations. Using a growth model fit to recreational angler mark-recapture data, I demonstrate that recreational anglers in Virginia responded to changes in summer flounder management regulations, but considerable levels of noncompliance were detected in years when management agencies drastically increased the minimum size regulations. In the final chapter, I attempt to estimate natural and fishing mortality rates of summer flounder using conventional mark-recapture data collected by an angler tagging program. These mortality rates were estimated using a Barker model, which is a generalization of the Cormack-Jolly-Seber tagging model. Results from this study indicated that sublegal summer flounder experience different emigration or mortality processes than do larger fish. Furthermore, handling and tagging mortality rates of summer flounder were much larger than the recreational discard mortality rate currently used in the stock assessment, implying that the recreational discard mortality rate should be reexamined. The research presented in this dissertation provides information that could be used by management agencies to further understand the behavior of summer flounder, and how to most effectively manage this population.
Comparing Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring to Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose: Advantages and Limitations for Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Objectives We aimed to determine the benefits and drawbacks of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) compared with those of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and their impact on glycemic control, hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes, exercise, quality of life, and psychosocial factors. Methodology This quantitative, comparative, cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2022 and March 2023 at the Pediatric Endocrine Outpatient Clinic, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Saudi Arabia. Data were obtained via a clinical interview with children and adolescents with T1D aged 2-18 years. Results The study involved 121 participants, with 71 (58.7%) male patients and 50 (41.3%) female patients. The participants’ mean age was 11.9 ± 4.4 years. Compared with patients using SMBG, patients using rtCGM demonstrated a more significant decrease in the mean glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level from baseline (7.79 ± 1.17 vs. 8.92 ± 1.63, P = 0.001), a reduction in the number of hypoglycemic episodes (85.7% vs. 70.6%, P = 0.028), and stable blood glucose level during exercise (97.2% vs. 76.4%, P = 0.001). Additionally, 65 (92.9%) rtCGM users had undisturbed sleep compared with 22 (43.1%) SMBG users. Approximately 64 (91.4%) rtCGM users reported that the sensor helped decrease their anxiety levels and pain sensations. Conclusions In this novel study in Saudi Arabia, rtCGM demonstrated a significantly better impact than SMBG on glycemic control, hypo- and hyperglycemic episodes, and psychosocial factors in children and adolescents with T1D.
Association of Lateral Extra-Articular Tenodesis With Improved Graft Maturity on MRI 2 Years After ACL Reconstruction With Quadriceps Tendon Autograft in Skeletally Immature Athletes

Background: Quadriceps tendon autograft (QTA) has recently gained popularity in the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures in pediatric patients. The addition of lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET) to an ACL reconstruction (ACLR) has been found to reduce the risk of ACL retear in high-risk patients. Purpose: To (1) compare ACL graft maturity using signal intensity ratios (SIRs) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans in skeletally immature patients undergoing ACLR with QTA either with or without concomitant LET and (2) evaluate LET safety by calculating the physeal disturbance-related reoperation rate in the ACLR+LET group. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods: The records of patients aged ≤18 years who underwent ACLR between 2015 and 2021 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients undergoing ACLR with QTA who had open distal femoral and proximal tibial physes on MRI scans and a minimum 2-year follow-up data were included. SIR values were measured on sagittal MRI scans by averaging the signal at 3 regions of interest along the ACL graft and dividing by the signal of the posterior cruciate ligament at its insertion. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate differences in SIR values at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years postoperatively in patients who underwent ACLR alone versus ACLR+LET. Results: Overall, 29 patients were included in the study: 16 patients in the ACLR+LET group and 13 patients in the ACLR-only group. There were no significant differences in SIR values between groups at the 6-month or 1-year postoperative timepoints. At 2 years postoperatively, the median SIR of the ACLR+LET group was significantly lower than that of the ACLR-only group on both univariate (1.33 vs 1.86, respectively, P = .0012) and multivariate regression analyses adjusting for both sex and surgical technique (β = -0.49 [95% CI, -0.91 to -0.05]; P = .029). There were no cases of reoperation for physeal disturbance in patients who underwent ACLR+LET. Conclusion: The addition of LET to an ACLR with QTA was associated with lower average SIR values and thus improved graft maturity at 2 years postoperatively compared with ACLR alone in skeletally immature patients. The addition of LET to an ACLR was found to be safe in skeletally immature patients.
Effect of adding sodium caseinate, whey protein concentrateand milk protein concentrate on the physical, rheological and sensory properties of yogurt produced from goat milk

Yogurt is a widespread fermented dairy product widely consumed worldwide. The present study aimed to examine the impact on the yogurt's made from goat milk's physicochemical, rheological, and sensory aspects by incorporating varying percentages of Sodium Caseinate (SC), whey protein concentrate (WPC), and cow milk protein concentrate (MPC) during production to produce good quality yogurt. Four different treatments weremade and assigned as control treatment C, treatment C1 (SC was added at a percentage of 1% and 2%), treatment C2 (WPC added at a percentage of 1% and 2%), and treatment C3 (MPC added at a percentage of 1% and 2%). Estimates of pH and total acidity were among the physiochemical tests performed. Rheological evaluations includedviscosity, the ability to separate whey spontaneously, and moisture retention. Texture tests included hardness, springiness, and cohesiveness. A sensory evaluation of the produced yogurt was also done. The results showed an approximation in the additional treatments' total acidity and pH ​​values immediately after manufacturing. Compared to the control treatment, the additional treatments decreased the values of spontaneous whey separation and increased the water holding capacity and viscosity. However, the product's texture was enhanced due to the addition of the three protein components, which contributed to its hardness, springiness, and cohesion. There was an improvement in the sensory properties of the addition treatments compared to the control treatment and directly related to the increment in the addition percentage.The yogurt resulting from the addition of (SC, WPC, and MPC) led to the production of good-quality yogurt.
Assessing Digital Teaching Competence: An Approach for International Chinese Teachers Based on Deep Learning Algorithms

Digital Teaching Competency (DTC) is an important skill in the professional development of international Chinese language teachers. This study developed a new deep learning-based assessment model of DTC for international Chinese language teachers. To build this model, the researchers first collected data on DTC from 221 international Chinese language teachers at different levels in 26 countries to ensure that these sample data are representative; secondly, clustering and feature dimensionality reduction techniques were used to preprocess the data and constructed the Siamese architectural model; and finally, the researchers confirmed through experimental validation and expert evaluations that the model has a high accuracy rate of 96.33%. The innovation of this model is to use the traditional three-level network as an improved constructed digital twin network, so as to extract some features that are more accurate and to characterize those features that are most predictive. The improved network is able to extract all the inputs globally and also locally that are of most interest to the user/researcher, the final prediction results are weighted, and those weighted results are used as the final prediction output of the model. This model not only provides systematic and adaptive support for improving teachers' DTC, but through the comprehensive result output, it can provide targeted improvement strategies for teachers to improve their DTC.
The “great place to work” certification as an employer branding promotional startegy in the recruitment of colombian SME´s

The present article has as its main objective to evidence the incidence between promoting the Great Place to Work (GPTW) certification as an employer branding strategy, and the increment of recruitment in organizations that have obtained the certification. A theoretical framework of the concept of employer branding, including a research review on how the concept has evolved, as well as the GPTW Organization and the certification process is also provided. The research was carried out through a descriptive design using the IMRaD structure, in which the data collection methods were a semi-structured interview with staff of the GPTW Organization and a social media analysis of the certified organizations, using averages from the results obtained, and open coding for information analysis. Finally, the findings and conclusions are presented, the notable ones being that, just by the mere fact of being certified, does not guarantee recruitment increment and that, if there is an indirect effect in recruitment increase in these organizations, it cannot be evident in their social media or corporate website given the lack of promotion of the certification, or the lack of metrics to corroborate this incidence.
Enhanced effective spin Hall efficiency contributed by the extrinsic spin Hall effect in Pt1- x Ta x /CoFeB structures

High effective spin Hall efficiency and low magnetic damping constant are essential to achieve efficient spin-charge conversion for energy-efficient spintronic devices. We report the measurements of effective spin Hall efficiency and magnetic damping constant of Pt1- x Ta x /CoFeB structures using spin-torque ferromagnetic resonance (ST-FMR) techniques. With the increase of Ta content, the spin Hall efficiency increases and peaks x = 0.15 with the value of θSHeff=0.35 , before decreases for further Ta content. This non-monotonic variation is attributed to the interaction between the contribution of the extrinsic skew scattering mechanism and the spin-orbit coupling (SOC). The weakening of the SOC in the Pt1-x Ta x layer leads to a decrease in the effective magnetic damping constant with increasing Ta concentration. High-temperature ST-FMR measurements confirm the influence of the Ta concentration on the spin Hall effect and magnetic damping mechanism. Additionally, the decrease in spin mixing conductance and the increase in spin diffusion length leads to a decrease in the interfacial spin transparency.
Psychological contract of tourism and hospitality professionals: Gap analysis

The purpose of the study is to explore the Psychological Contract of Tourism and Hospitality professional working in India. Using a well-designed and structured questionnaire, data linking pre-joining expectations and post-joining experience were captured on a five-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics, mean analysis, gap analysis, factor analysis, and simple regression analysis were employed to draw conclusions about the data. Findings reveal that specific elements of the psychological contract among tourism and hospitality staff, namely, an attractive remuneration package, support in maintaining Work-Life balance, allowing adequate time to be spent with family, assigning a job profile that provides respect and dignity, and an environment free of power and politics, are considered important but are not fulfilled by the hospitality organizations. Employees are satisfied with a few aspects of the employment relationship, but overall satisfaction is negative. Four factors, namely 'work-life balance’, ‘freedom to’ ‘quit', 'rewards and acknowledgements’, and 'a safe and healthy working environment’, are the most significant and influential factors in predicting workers’ overall satisfaction. Amongst these, ‘Reward and Acknowledgement’ was the most significant factor in predicting workers’ overall satisfaction with their working organization. Human resource professionals must carefully and constantly recognize and monitor the psychological contract of tourism and hospitality professionals working in the Indian tourism sector. Tourism and hospitality organizations can benefit by effectively incorporating these factors into their human resource policies.
Financing policy of large listed family businesses: Evidence from the Arab world

This paper aims to contribute to the literature on the capital structure and financing behavior of large listed family businesses by examining the differences and/or similarities in the determinants influencing the financing policy in the Arab world. The study focuses on two samples of equal size, consisting of 103 large listed family firms and 103 large listed non-family firms, covering the period from 2013 to 2019. Through a quantitative analysis of panel data, the research investigates the level of indebtedness and its determinants in these two categories of firms. The findings of this study reveal significant differences in the financing patterns between large listed family and non-family firms. These findings contribute to our understanding of the unique characteristics and preferences of large listed family firms in the Arab world, a region that has received limited attention in previous studies (Basly, 2017). By exploring this developing and relatively unexplored region, the study fills a gap in the literature and expands our knowledge of the capital structure dynamics within large listed family businesses
Hydroxyurea for secondary stroke prevention in children with sickle cell anaemia: a systematic review of clinical evidence and outcomes

Background: Stroke remains one of the leading complications of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) in children. Traditionally, SCA treatment focused on symptom relief. However, the high incidence of strokes in children has prompted a reevaluation of treatment, particularly hydroxyurea, for secondary stroke prevention. This study assesses hydroxyurea’s effectiveness and safety in preventing secondary strokes in paediatric SCA patients. Methods: This systematic review followed a pre-defined protocol registered with PROSPERO. Comprehensive searches were conducted across PubMed, Embase, Scopus, MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane Library up to August 2023. Studies were included involving paediatric SCA patients at risk of secondary stroke, assessing hydroxyurea as the primary intervention. Results: A total of six studies meeting inclusion criteria were included. The effectiveness of hydroxyurea in preventing secondary strokes, with variable responses reported across studies. Adverse effects, including mild neutropenia, are associated with hydroxyurea treatment but with variability in reported toxicity levels. Conclusion: Hydroxyurea holds promise in preventing recurrent strokes in children with SCA, though its efficacy and safety profiles vary among individuals. Optimal dosages and treatment durations require further investigation, necessitating vigilant monitoring of haematological parameters. Future research should refine dosing strategies, consider individual patient characteristics, assess long-term effects, and explore ancillary benefits beyond stroke prevention.
The tectonomagmatic significance of Neoarchaean variably alkali-enriched gabbro and diorite intrusions of the western Karelia Province

Abstract This study describes a group of Neoarchaean alkali enriched gabbros and diorites from the western Karelia Province of the Fennoscandian Shield. We provide new field observations, petrography, whole-rock chemical data and additional whole-rock Sm–Nd and O-isotope data from these Neoarchean rocks. Compositionally, the rocks can be classified as shoshonitic with elevated rare earth element, K2O, Ba and Sr contents together with variable MgO, Ni and Cr contents. The MgO, Ni and Cr depletion observed especially in one of the intrusions could have been caused by fractionation of olivine and clinopyroxene from the system. Zircon O-isotope values from one of the intrusions (δ18O=7.34±0.10‰) indicate the involvement of material that had undergone low-temperature fractionation of oxygen in the genesis. Samarium–Nd data imply contribution from older material in the petrogenesis of these rocks. The above-mentioned characteristics can be explained with a magma source in the mantle that was heterogeneous owing to the variable degrees of metasomatism. The alkali-enriched gabbros and diorites provide additional evidence for magmatism derived from heterogeneously enriched mantle during the Neoarchaean in the Karelia Province and associated with the cratonization of the area. Supplementary material: Table detailing oxygen-isotope analyses from this study is available at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare. c.3466575
The Deletion of LeuRS Revealed Its Important Roles in Osmotic Stress Tolerance, Amino Acid and Sugar Metabolism, and the Reproduction Process of Aspergillus montevidensis

Aspergillus montevidensis is an important domesticated fungus that has been applied to produce many traditional fermented foods under high osmotic conditions. However, the detailed mechanisms of tolerance to osmotic stress remain largely unknown. Here, we construct a target-deleted strain (ΔLeuRS) of A. montevidensis and found that the ΔLeuRS mutants grew slowly and suppressed the development of the cleistothecium compared to the wide-type strains (WT) under salt-stressed and non-stressed conditions. Furthermore, differentially expressed genes (p < 0.001) governed by LeuRS were involved in salt tolerance, ABC transporter, amino acid metabolism, sugar metabolism, and the reproduction process. The ΔLeuRS strains compared to WT strains under short- and long-term salinity stress especially altered accumulation levels of metabolites, such as amino acids and derivatives, carbohydrates, organic acids, and fatty acids. This study provides new insights into the underlying mechanisms of salinity tolerance and lays a foundation for flavor improvement of foods fermented with A. montevidensis.
Teacher’s Perception on the Contribution of Pretend Play on Children’s Self-Regulation in Tanzanian Pre-primary Schools

The purpose of this study was to explore teachers’ perceptions on the contribution of pretend play on self-regulation behavior among young children in pre-primary schools in a Tanzanian context. Four groups prepared hypothetical pretend play; these addressed aggressive, isolation, hyperactive and prosocial behaviours, and were purposively included in the study to explore their contribution on children’s self-regulation. This was a case study design, whereas, in-depth interview was used to collect data. Twenty participants participated in this study. The findings revealed that some teachers are aware about the contribution of pretend play they prepared on children’s self-regulation behavior in pre-primary school; while some argued that pretend play contributes solely on learning numeracy, arithmetic and fun. The study recommends that pre-primary teachers should be trained on the contribution of pretend play in a wider perspective, including behavior self-regulation which forms a foundation of learning adjustment and other social skills.
Navigating Adherence: Unraveling Factors Shaping Opioid Substitution Therapy Compliance

Background and objective In drug-deaddiction programs, dropout is a major problem in any drug de-addiction program, as dependence is a chronic illness known to relapse frequently. Understanding factors that predict dropout can help design targeted interventions to promote follow-up. This study aimed to assess the various sociodemographic characteristics of opioid-dependent subjects on buprenorphine maintenance treatment and dropping out at or before the three-month follow-up period. Method In this study, the sociodemographic characteristics and quality of life (QOL) of 34 opioid-dependent subjects (males, 32, 94%; females, 2, 6%) on the day of their enrolment in an opioid substitution therapy (OST) center were assessed, and a comparison of sociodemographic and drug use pattern was made between those who followed up and those who dropped out by the end of three months. Results Statistical analysis of the various sociodemographic characteristics using appropriate tests yielded that predictors of good follow-up are younger age (F = 4.57907, P = 0.04008), better education (F = 5.07221, P = 0.031305), and being part of a nuclear family. Longer follow-up was associated with shorter opioid intake duration (F = 8.58908, P = 0.006195). Better social relationships, as evidenced by the social relationship domain score of QOL, predicted longer follow-up (F = 8.58908, P = 0.006195). Other characteristics analyzed did not yield significant associations. Conclusions The study unveils the complexity of opioid addiction recovery, revealing the interplay of age, education, family, addiction duration, and support, shaping one's resilience in recovery.
Single metachronous bone metastasis following rectal adenocarcinoma: A case report

Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality in developed countries. While its incidence in early stages has increased due to screening programs, a significant number of patients experience the development of metastases either at the time of diagnosis or during follow-ups. Unlike certain other types of cancer, such as breast, prostate, or lung cancer, where bone tissue is a common site for secondary dissemination, CRC primarily spreads to the lymph nodes, liver and lungs. The occurrence of bone metastases from CRC is rare and usually coincides with tumor involvement in other locations. Risk factors for bone metastases include the location of the primary tumor, the age of the patients, KRAS mutations and the degree of tumor differentiation. Unlike metastases to the liver and lungs, bone metastases tend to be symptomatic, affecting the patient's quality of life and resulting in a poorer prognosis with shorter survival rates. The approach to patient management needs to be personalized. The present study describes the of a patient who underwent surgery for stage IV rectal adenocarcinoma and later developed a metastasis in the costal wall 79 months post-intervention, with no evidence of recurrence at other sites.