Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Designing an Interdisciplinary Field and Lab Methods Course in Hydrology to Integrate STEM into Undergraduate Water Curriculum.

An interactive, field-based course on the environmental aspects of natural water was developed as part of undergraduate STEM initiatives at the University of Northern Iowa, USA. The project is funded by the National Science Foundation. The course, titled Field and Laboratory Methods in Hydrology, is focused on two fundamental student skills, such as hydrologic field procedures and analytical methods. For field procedures, an area watershed called Dry Run Creek was delineated as a natural laboratory and integrated into the course curriculum by designing creek-side learning activities. For analytical methods, instrumental setup and analysis for water and soil samples were designed to cover core concepts in hydrology. The primary goal of the course is to portray water’s important role in the natural environment. Exercises are written in an interdisciplinary setting making sure that students can identify real-life environmental problems and offer realistic solutions to them. By taking part in this project, students gained new knowledge on stream gauging, groundwater simulations, ion chemistry, GIS applications, bio-pollutants, wastewater treatment, hydrologic systems, and sampling protocol. Students also gained important skills in handling state-of-the-art equipment, including ion chromatograph, spectrophotometer, sediment analyzer, data-logger, and well purging systems. Outcomes assessment indicates that students who took the new course are more efficient in data collection, compilation, and interpretation associated with the availability, movement, and impairment of natural water. They are able to think more critically about the aquatic environment and the interrelationships among its components. Overall, the students view this course as one that has improved their learning in water sciences. Hands-on activities were very useful to critically think about natural processes that impact the water environment. They better understood how field and laboratory research data are used to implement water policies.
Primary School Teachers’ Views on Their Role in Child Mental Health Prevention

Background: With evidence of rising mental health needs in children and young people and cuts in specialist provision, the role of schools in the prevention of child mental health issues has become increasingly pertinent. Primary school teachers work with an age group for whom early intervention is of particular relevance and are being asked to perform a range of educational and preventative tasks relevant to the mental health of their pupils. Objectives: This study aimed to explore primary school teachers' perspectives on their role in the prevention of child mental health issues and gain a better understanding of opportunities and barriers they may encounter in this role. Design: This was an exploratory study using thematic analysis. A critical realist position was taken which allowed both the content of the data and the context of the teacher’s views and experiences to be considered. Method: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 11 teachers working across 10 primary schools. Data was analysed using thematic analysis, following the stages of analysis outlined by Braun and Clarke (2013). Results: Two overarching themes were identified: i) Understandings of child mental health and ii) School’s place in society; teacher roles and responsibilities. Conclusions: The findings demonstrate the complex position primary school teachers hold, in which they face dilemmas around the boundaries of their role and contend with the restrictions and demands of the current UK education system. The findings indicate a lack of confidence in how best to identify and respond to children presenting with mental health issues and a desire for further training on the subject of mental health. The findings highlighted a need for greater clarity in the parameters of a primary school teacher's role and further consideration of the feasibility of incorporating mental health education and prevention into an already high workload.
Adversarial Attack Against Urban Scene Segmentation for Autonomous Vehicles

Understanding the surrounding environment is crucial for autonomous vehicles to make correct driving decisions. In particular, urban scene segmentation is a significant integral module commonly equipped in the perception system of autonomous vehicles to understand the real scene like a human. Any missegmentation of the driving scenario can potentially result in uncontrollable consequences such as serious accidents or the exception of the perception system. In this article, we investigate the vulnerability of the popular scene segmentation models designed with the backbones of deep neural networks (DNNs), which have been shown to be sensitive to adversarial attacks. Specifically, we propose an iterative projected gradient-based attack method that can effectively fool several DNN-based segmentation models with a remarkably higher attacking successful rate, and much smaller adversarial perturbations. Moreover, we also develop an adversarial training algorithm with min–max optimization style to enrich the robustness of the scene segmentation models. Extensive experiments on the Cityscape benchmark dataset consisting of large-scale urban scene images for autonomous vehicles demonstrate the effectiveness of our proposed attack method, as well as the benefit of the adversarial training scheme for the scene segmentation models.
A New Adaptive DS-Based Finite-Time Neural Tracking Control Scheme for Nonstrict-Feedback Nonlinear Systems

This article addresses the problem of adaptive finite-time neural tracking control for nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems via dynamic surface (DS) technique. First, a new quasi-fast finite-time practical stability (QFPS) criterion is proposed for a class of general nonlinear systems. Then, the presented QFPS criterion is applied to design the desired adaptive finite-time neural tracking controller for a class of nonstrict-feedback nonlinear systems. The presented design scheme for the nonstrict-feedback nonlinear system has the following two features: 1) the “explosion of complexity” issue of the backstepping design is addressed by utilizing the DS technique and 2) the structural feature of Gaussian functions is applied to solve the design difficulties caused by the nonstrict-feedback form. It is proved that the designed controller for the nonstrict-feedback nonlinear system can make the resulting closed-loop system stabilizable in a quasi-fast finite time and the tracking error converges to a sufficiently small neighborhood of the origin. Finally, the simulation results are given to show the validity and practicability of the proposed design scheme.
Intercropping gardenpea (Pisium sativum) with Maize (Zea mays) at farmers’ field

An experiment was conducted at the farmers’ field of Phulpur MLT site of On- Farm Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Mymensingh during 2015-16 and 2016-17 to find out a suitable intercrop combination of garden pea with maize for higher productivity and profitability. Five treatments, viz. T1= Maize (100%) + one row garden pea (33%) in between maize lines, T2= Maize (100%) + two row garden pea (66%) in between maize lines, T3= Maize (100%) + garden pea broadcast (100%) in between maize lines, T4= Sole maize and T5= Sole garden pea were tested following RCB design with six dispersed replications. Maize var. BARI Hybrid Maize-9 and garden pea var. BARI Motorshuti-3 were used in monoculture as well as in intercropping situations. Intercropping of garden pea improved the yield components of maize and offered some additional yield. The highest maize grain yield (8.62 t ha-1) and maize equivalent yield (20.22 t ha-1 yr-1) were recorded with maize (100 %) + two rows of garden pea (66 %) in between maize lines (T2). The values of all the competition functions were greater than unity and maize (100 %)+ two rows of garden pea (66 %) in between maize lines (T2) showed higher values of land equivalent ratio (1.56), gross return (Tk. 311920 ha-1), gross margin (Tk. 175697 ha-1) and BCR (2.29) as compared to other treatments.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 43(4): 691-702, December 2018
Attitudes of university students of biology towards bees and their protection

By number of species, insects are the most numerous group of invertebrates. They play an important role in nature, in ecosystems. Especially important are insect pollinators that provide survival for plants and other species. Among them, bees are extremely important and effective pollinators. Today, there is a global decline in the number of pollinators, especially bees. Taking into account the aforementioned facts in relation to the attitudes of students towards bees and other invertebrates, at different levels of education, the analysis of student attitudes at the University of Belgrade - Faculty of Biology, in relation to this problem has been done. The aim of this study was to determine students' attitudes on bees and their protection, and to analyze them from the perspective of several factors, such as gender, knowledge of bees, place of residence and attending a course Biology of bees with beekeeping. For this purpose, the survey questionnaire has been constructed and distributed. By analyzing the results of the questionnaire, it was found that students’ knowledge and attitudes were correlated in the sense that a higher level of knowledge correlates with more positive attitudes. Students who attended the course Biology of bees with beekeeping showed more positive attitudes towards bees than students who didn’t attend this course. It was also noticed that gender and place of residence affected the attitudes (fear, disgust) toward bees. Almost all students expressed attitude that bees are an important part of nature. Large number of students have knowledge about global bees decline. Almost all students expressed that bees have to be protected, especially students who have been completed the course Biology of bees with beekeeping. These students also have a more positive attitude that it should be more learning about bees. Based on the results obtained in this study, programs of university biology courses further will be enriched with educational content about bees, their importance/roles in nature and ways for their protection.
Estimates of genetic parameters of trotting performance traits for repeated annual records

Tutkimuksessa arvioitiin ravihevosten jalostettavia ominaisuuksia kuvaavien ravikilpailuista saatavien mittojen periytyvyytta ja toistuvuutta, seka mittojen valisia perinnollisia ja fenotyyppisia yhteyksia. Tutkittavia ravihevosten vuosittaista menestymista kuvaavia mittoja eli kilpailumittoja olivat paras aika voltti- ja autolahetyksella seka matemaattiset muunnokset kokonaisvoittosummasta, lahtoa kohti lasketusta voittosummasta, voittojen, sijoittumisten, hylkaysten, laukkojen ja lahtojen lukumaarasta. Tutkimusaineistona oli 6934 suomenhevosen ja 5298 lamminverisen ravihevosen vuosittaiset kilpailutulokset neljalta eri ikakaudelta. Ominaisuuksien perinnollisten tunnuslukujen laskemiseen tarvittavat varianssikomponentit arvioitiin REML-menetelmalla (restricted maximum likelihood) ottamalla huomioon hevosen syntymavuosi, sukupuoli ja ika kilpailuvuonna seka kaikki hevosten valiset tunnetut sukulaisuussuhteet.Korkeimmat periytymisasteen arviot saatiin parhaalle ajalle (0,29-0,35), myos voittosummaan perustuvien mittojen periytyvyys oli kohtalainen. Vahiten elainten valista perinnollista vaihtelua havaittiin kilpailujen lukumaarassa. Vuoden parhaan kilpailuajan toistuvuus oli korkea, mutta muiden kilpailumittojen toistuvuuksien arviot olivat vain kohtalaisia. Taman johdosta voidaan paatella, etta ottamalla huomioon usean ikaluokan vuosittaiset kilpailutulokset, voidaan ravihevosten jalostusarvostelujen luotettavuutta parantaa. Kilpailumenestysta kuvaavien mittojen valiset perinnolliset yhteydet olivat yleensa erittain voimakkaita ja samansuuntaisia jalostustavoitteiden kanssa. Taman tutkimuksen perusteella aika- ja rahamittojen voidaankin sanoa kuvaavan perinnollisesti lahes samaa ominaisuutta.
A within-country study of biased comparative judgements about the severity of environmental problems

The spatial and temporal reach of contemporary environmental problems are unparalleled. Collective efforts to address global environmental problems are required but actions to tackle these problems demand initial recognition of their seriousness. Cross-cultural research has shown a reliable bias in comparative judgements about the severity of environmental problems for geographically distant places, with environmental issues perceived to be more severe “there” than “here. ” The robustness of this effect may have unwarranted consequences since perceiving environmental problems as being worse elsewhere might lead individuals to not take actions in their locality. We conducted a within-country study to test whether this spatial bias would emerge for samples from all Brazilian states (k = 27, N = 4,265; 85% female; Age M = 24; Age SD = 9.67). Providing further support for a biased comparative judgement, we observed that the severity of environmental problems was judged as worse at the country level than at the state level (mean spatial bias score among Brazilian states = 0.54). Only 2% of the variation in spatial bias was attributable to across-state differences. By replicating cross-cultural findings within a single nation, our findings provide further support for the prevalence and generalizability of biased comparative judgements about the severity of environmental problems. We discuss critical future directions for spatial bias research.
« Risques » et « radicalisation ». Critiques savantes et professionnelles d’un outil d’évaluation criminologique

L’outil vera-2 est un instrument d’evaluation des risques specifiquement concu pour evaluer les risques lies au terrorisme et a l’extremisme violent. Cet article vise a eclairer la diversite des critiques des professionnels amenes a l’utiliser quotidiennement dans les prisons francaises, au sein des « quartiers d’evaluation de radicalisation » (qer). Outre cet eclairage empirique relatif au processus d’evaluation des personnes considerees comme « radicalisees » dans les prisons, l’enjeu de cette contribution est de montrer comment ces critiques s’expliquent par le positionnement et l’identite professionnelle des acteurs en presence (psychologues, educateurs, conseillers penitentiaires d’insertion et de probation) et, simultanement, comment elles entrent en resonnance avec les critiques plus globales, academiques notamment, du tournant neo-liberal des politiques penales
Learning Design Decisions in Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) Applied to Higher Education in Civil-Engineering Topics

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reflect the relationship among social, economic, and environmental aspects of society. Massive online open courses (MOOCs) represent an opportunity to promote lifelong learning (SDG 4), complementing university education or providing knowledge to society free and openly. The objective of this work is to analyze experiences in one MOOC about wastewater treatment applied to higher education in civil engineering (SDG 6). The proposed educational methodology and the achieved participation results are studied. The MOOC had three editions and was hosted on the Miríadax platform. Data about sociodemographic characteristics, initial motivation, and satisfaction level were collected from questionnaires. The results highlighted the importance of design decisions to obtain a high completion rate: defining a target audience, without prejudice to the course’s open character, where the prior knowledge of students is crucial. The teaching methodology is based on autonomous and progressive learning, with short and direct master classes, social support, with the motivation of students to continue their training with opening complementary topics in the forums, following up on their doubts, and their combination with social networks.
Manual Vacuum Aspiration in the Treatment of First Trimester Miscarriages: Experience from a Northern Nigerian Teaching Hospital

Background: Manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) is one of the most common gynaecological procedures in clinical practice. It provides a cheap, safe and effective means of reducing maternal morbidity and mortality. Aim: The aim of the study is to review the effectiveness of manual vacuum aspiration in management of first trimester miscarriages in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. Materials and Method: This study was a two-year retrospective analysis (between 01/01/2017 to 31/12/2018) on the use of manual vacuum aspiration in management of first trimester miscarriages in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano. There were 154 cases of first trimester miscarriage during the study period but 104 case files were retrieved with complete information for analysis. Relevant data extracted were analysed using SPSS version 20. Results: One hundred and four (104) cases were analysed within the study period. Seventy-eight (75%) of the patients were aged 20-34 years; 97 (93.3%) were married and 52 (50.0%) were multigravidas. MVA was performed mainly for incomplete abortion (N=74; 71.2%). Fifty-four (51.9%) of the procedures were done by registrars and 44 (41.3%) by house-officers. Ninety-one (87.5%) of the cases had no complication; post-abortal bleeding was documented in 9 (8.7%) cases. Only 68 patients presented with histology report during their follow up visit in gynaecology clinic. 97% out of this reported product of conception, while 3% reported molar gestation. Conclusion: The most common indication for MVA in this study was incomplete abortion and most of the cases were not associated with any complication. MVA is very effective in management of first trimester miscarriage in our center. Histology report is however important as this will help to differentiate between gestational trophoblastic disease and incomplete miscarriage.
Trends of non-financial corporations listed on Borsa Istanbul: Rethinking corporate ownership and governance under COVID-19

The purpose of this study is to analyze trends of non-financial corporations listed on Borsa Istanbul (BIST) in terms of ownership structure for the period of 2002-2019 According to our findings, Turkish non-financial corporations reveal a concentrated nature as an example of family capitalism Findings also reveal that initial public offerings are mainly from family-controlled corporations This is noteworthy as corporations integrate more to the capital markets of Turkey Besides, they get more disciplined as they subject to the regulations of the governing bodies and internalise corporate governance criteria In terms of ownership mix, findings denote that non-financial corporations listed on BIST benefit from the advantages of conglomerates, cross-ownership, and foreign ownership in line with the literature Contrary to several emerging economies, state-ownership has a minor share which renders strength and quality of governance level The concentrated nature of corporations is believed to have a positive effect on governance mechanisms for controlling agency problems especially in the environment of uncertainty during COVID-19 Although Turkish capital markets have promising and progressing corporate governance mechanisms, steps to build up advanced digital governance mechanisms for the “digital new normal” should be taken as soon as possible © 2020 The Authors
Effect of Dietary Extruded Linseed and Walnut Meal Mixture (8:1) on Performance and Plasma Protein Profile in Weaned Piglets

The effects of dietary extruded linseed (ELS):walnut meal (WM) mixture (8:1) on performance and plasma protein profile in weaned piglets was evaluated for 21 d. Topigs piglets (n=40; BW=8.02±0.82 kg), age 30±3 days, were allotted into 2 groups and fed 2 diets: control [C, based on corn-triticale-soybean meal (SBM)] and experimental (ELS:WM, where the ELS:WM mixture (8:1) partially replace SBM). Blood samples were collected at 7d and 21d after weaning. The plasma protein profile (total protein, total bilirubin, albumin, creatinine, uric acid, urea nitrogen-BUN) were determined by a chemistry analyser. Dietary ELS:WM mixture improve the BW (P=0.047) and ADG (P=0.036) of piglets at 21d after weaning vs C, whereas ADFI and F:G ratio were increase (P>0.05). The plasma protein profile of piglets fed dietary mixture was not affected at 7d and 21d after weaning, except plasma BUN concentration that was decrease (P=0.027) at 21d after weaning. Lower BUN concentration indicated higher availability of dietary nitrogen reflected in a higher deposition of protein. We concluded that dietary ELS:WM mixture improve piglets performance and positively afect plasma protein profile, especially BUN in weaning period.
Human Capital and Rural Development Policy: Evidence from European FADN Regions

This paper analyses the evolution and policy drivers of the productivity of farmers’ human capital in EU agriculture from 1986 to 2010. The empirical analy-sis employs farm data sourced from the Farm Accountancy Data Network Standard Results as well as Eurostat’s information on farm holders’ educational-attainment lev-els. Productivities of human capital are measured by the shadow prices for three levels of educational attainment of farm family labour, computed using Data Envelopment Analysis with variable returns to scale, and related to a Malmquist index of total factor productivity and to selected policy variables. The results indicate that productivities of farmers’ human capital trend upwards and are positively associated with rural devel-opment payments.
Formal Method of Structural-Logical Identification of Functional Model of Subject Area Polycubic Data Matrix

: This work proposes a technique of presenting a system model of a subject area in the form of a category of processes. The rule of synthesis of self-organizing structure of process models is proposed. It is shown that the sequence of process decomposition compositions has the property of fractal transformations (self-like). The core of these transformations are commutative triangles that define the structure of interacting processes in composition-decomposition. Such structures have been shown to retain the properties of self-organization in accordance with the laws of the required diversity of the EShBI. The possibility of building a number of identical formal algorithms of control of integrity of the structure of initial processes, in case of violation of which "external" control is required, is shown. The proposed transformation is demonstrated by the example of synthesis of the self-organizing process of the agreement, the architecture of whichб is defined in ISO/IEC 15288 standard "System Engineering. " Polycubic data organization for a software system is proposed herein.