Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
FSS-ICU Scores at ICU Discharge Differ Across Postacute Care Dispositions

Purpose: To determine whether Functional Status Score for the Intensive Care Unit (FSS-ICU) scores acquired within 24 hours of medical-surgical intensive care unit (MSICU) discharge differ among postacute care discharge dispositions in a nonsurgical patient population. Methods: A retrospective medical record review for data collection was conducted over 12 months for patients in an MSICU. FSS-ICU scores were collected within 24 hours of MSICU discharge. Subjects were categorized into 4 postacute care discharge dispositions: home, subacute rehabilitation (SAR), inpatient rehabilitation (IP), or other. A 1-way analysis of variance and post hoc analyses were performed. Results: One hundred fifteen subjects were included. FSS-ICU scores acquired within 24 hours of MSICU discharge were significantly different (P < .001) between postacute care discharge dispositions. Post hoc analysis showed a statistically significant difference between home and SAR (P < .001), home and IP (P < .001), and home and other (P = .005). Conclusions: A difference was found in FSS-ICU scores acquired within 24 hours of MSICU discharge between home and all other postacute care discharge dispositions in a nonsurgical patient population. An FSS-ICU score less than 27 at MSICU discharge indicates that discharge planning to a postacute care discharge disposition other than home may be warranted.
Employing Group Work for Task Performances in a Task-based Learning Classroom: Evidence from a University in Thailand

Although the pedagogical contributions of cooperative learning to improve the classroom teaching and learning practices have been discussed extensively in the literature, little has been known about the use of group work for task performances in the classroom, especially with regard to the enhancement of English as a foreign language (EFL) students’ speaking performance. The present study reported a classroom teaching practice of a university teacher in Thailand and explored whether group work can positively impact the speaking performances of 106 first-year Thai university EFL students. The course was taught using the group work method in a task-based learning (TBL) framework for 12 weeks. Survey questionnaires and students’ in-class speaking performance scores were used as the data for this study. Findings revealed that although Thai students were new to the group work method, they held a positive attitude towards it. Students believed that performing in-class tasks and activities in groups could help them develop and improve their English language skills as it allowed them to work collaboratively with their classmates. This study adds to the literature on classroom teaching pedagogy, specifically group work and cooperative learning, with implications on materials design. Keywords: collaborative learning; group work; task performances; task-based learning; teaching practice
Biomass Yield of Selected Herbaceous and Woody Industrial Crops across Marginal Agricultural Sites with Shallow Soil

Agricultural land in Europe is affected by low rooting depth (LRD) on 27.9 Mha. This marginal agricultural land can potentially be used to grow industrial crops without directly threatening food security or biodiversity conservation. However, little is known about the yield performance of industrial crops at LRD conditions. This study therefore compiles and discusses the meaningful data available in scientific literature. Twelve relevant industrial crops were identified for Europe. Currently, robust information on good growth suitability for LRD conditions is available for only one industrial crop, namely reed canary grass (RCG). Because this information was taken from field trial results from a single site, it remains unclear what role other growing conditions such as soil quality and climate play on both the yield level and the biomass quality of RCG under LRD conditions. These uncertainties about the quantitative as well as qualitative performance of industrial crop cultivation on marginal agricultural land characterized by LRD represent a major agronomic knowledge gap. Here, more knowledge needs to be compiled through both expanded crop science activities and improved international information exchange to make more optimal use of the large LRD areas available for the transition to a bioeconomy.
Why would apparent κ linearly change with O/C? Assessing the role of volatility, solubility, and surface activity of organic aerosols

ABSTRACT Correlations between O/C and cloud condensation nucleus activity, represented by κ, are a computationally efficient approach to estimate the impact of aerosol aging on cloud formation and climate; however, previously reported correlations between these two variables are empirical and vary widely in their slopes and extrapolations to high O/C values. This study proposes a theoretical framework that bridges elemental ratios, volatility, solubility, and κ. The framework estimates intrinsic κ based on molecular formulas of organics composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen that partition to condensed phase, and then it estimates apparent κ considering solubility distribution parameterized by O/C. This article applied the new framework to the two-dimensional volatility basis set (2D-VBS) and found that distribution of O/C and molecular size play key roles in determining apparent κ. For highly soluble organics, κ is dictated by gas-particle partitioning and it is unlikely for κ of organics to go beyond 0.3 in typical ambient organic material loadings. Sensitivity analysis showed that surface-active compounds are not likely to profoundly alter the overall trend within a reasonable range of surface activity. This framework provides a simple yet plausible explanation of why κ would and would not correlate with O/C; distributions of OA in the 2D-VBS as well as the presence of inorganic salts determine the trend. The framework opens up new opportunities to evaluate two-dimensional representations of organic aerosol aging using κ, a significant advancement from the current empirical linear fits to κ and O/C. Copyright © 2017 American Association for Aerosol Research
Moderating and Mediating Role of Trust on Relationship between Servqual andSatisfaction in Delivery Service

This study aims to examine the trust as a moderating and mediating variable on the effect of servqual on customer satisfaction. The data in this study were collected from students of the Faculty of Economics, Halu Oleo University, Kendari City, Indonesia, totaling 127 as respondents who used delivery services to three providers, namely; Grab, Maxim, and Kukurio. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Data was collected using a research instrument with google form via Whatsapp. The collected data was then analyzed using Partial Least Squared (PLS) to test the research models developed in this study. The results of the study provide information that servqual has a significant effect on trust, servqual has a significant effect on customer satisfaction, and trust also has a significant effect on customer satisfaction. The test results also show that trust can strengthen the effect of servqual on customer satisfaction, and trust can also mediate the indirect effect of servqual on customer satisfaction.
Children Simultaneously Learn Multiple Dimensions of Information during Shared Book Reading

ABSTRACT Picture books inherently contain many parallel dimensions of information and serve as a rich source of input for children. However, studies of children’s learning from picture books tend to focus on a single type of information (e.g., novel words). To better understand the learning-related potential of shared book reading, we examined 4.5- to 5.5-year-old children’s simultaneous learning of novel words, moral lessons, and story details from a reading interaction with a parent. Results showed that children successfully learned new words, extracted a moral lesson, and recalled story details from the picture book. Contrary to expectations, children’s learning was equally strong regardless of whether or not parents were prompted to focus on learning as the key purpose of book reading. This research demonstrates that children learn diverse information presented across different time scales from picture books.
The Enneagram and the College Student: Empirical Insight, Legitimacy, and Practice

Abstract The Enneagram is an internationally used personality tool that many find effective for personal transformation and spiritual development. In recent years, the Enneagram has experienced a surge of popularity and use in the United States. Although research on its effectiveness is underway in the U.S., most is conducted in other countries. Additionally, limited research focuses on the impact of the Enneagram among college students, especially traditional-aged, undergraduate populations at faith-based institutions. This qualitative pilot study assessed the impact of the Enneagram on college students by examining their understanding of Enneagram type and identifying connections to personal growth, interpersonal dynamics, and spiritual development. Participants reported several overlapping themes of impact and change within their psychological and spiritual development. Students also reported significance in using their Enneagram number for personal and relational growth with elements of deeper self-actualization and holistic development.
A Suggested Methodology for Assessing the Failure Risk of the Final Slopes of Former Open-Pits in Case of Flooding

Some valuable minerals, such as lignite, are extracted through open-pit mining works. After the cessation of mining activity, large-scale gaps result in the landscape. These gaps, also called “remaining gaps”, represent some of the roughest types of environmental impacts. After the cessation of mining activity, recovery and ecological restoration works are required. However, it is first necessary to carry out risk assessment studies considering the possible future influences on the final slopes. For this study, flooding of the remaining lignite open-pits gaps was considered as the ecological restoration option. The study was based on extensive research, including sampling, laboratory tests, statistical-mathematical processing, hypothesis formulation, evaluations, interpretations, and field observations, regarding the rock behavior and occurrence of negative geotechnical phenomena (geotechnical phenomena that have a negative impact and a risk on the integrity of the environment and local communities, such as landslides, rockfalls, liquefaction, suffosis) during the flooding process. This paper’s originality consists of combining the methods and methodologies developed with the help of classic methods (Fellenius, Janbu, and Bishop methods) and probabilistic ones (Rosenblueth method) existing in the specialized literature for solving the proposed problem and structuring the information similar to a guide.
Are the Purchase Prices of Solar Energy Projects under Development Consistent with Cost of Capital Forecasts?

The reduction in construction and maintenance costs per MW of renewable energy facilities, together with low interest rates, have led to a significant growth in the purchase prices paid for these facilities in the Spanish market. This trend is shared by other European countries, especially for projects that hedge energy price risk incorporating power purchase agreements with third parties. In this framework, questions arise about the economic rationale of the purchase prices paid for these projects. Consequently, we develop a project evaluation model that forecasts expected cash flow and time-varying required rates of return for a standard photovoltaic plant, in order to study the extent to which foreseeable market conditions—interest rates and equity risk premia, among others—translate into economically viable buyouts. Our results suggest that purchase prices paid for these initiatives often lead to buyer returns below those that would be reasonable according to market conditions. Indeed, we find that only facilities that reach a production 23% higher than the number of hours considered in the base case provide returns that compensate long-term financing costs. However, specialised investors can exploit their relatively low cost of financing to pay prices up to 73% higher than those affordable by classic investors.
This picture does not portray reality: developing and testing a disclaimer for digitally enhanced pictures on social media appropriate for Austrian tweens and teens

ABSTRACT Research has shown that idealized beauty presented in mass media can have a detrimental effect on body satisfaction, and these idealized images often stem from digital alterations. Consequently, countries like France and Israel employ disclaimers that inform viewers about the use of such modifications. Previous research, primarily conducted with adult women, has pointed out that these disclaimers are ineffective in reducing the perceived realism of the presented images, leading to negative effects on women’s body satisfaction. However, we know little about the effectiveness of such disclaimers for tweens and teens (TT). Using a two-study design, we firstly developed an adolescent-inspired disclaimer in two cocreation workshops with students (N = 47; aged 12–14 years). Secondly, we examined the effectiveness of this newly developed disclaimer in an experimental setting (N = 186; participants aged 10–19 years). We compared the new disclaimer to the existing one as well as to a condition in which there was no disclaimer. Results indicated that disclaimers are a rather unsuccessful way of disclosing the lack of realism of media images for TT, underlining the urgency of developing more effective media literacy measures. IMPACT SUMMARY a. Prior State of Knowledge: Beauty ideals are shaped by media, but these are often set using digitally altered images. Some countries employ disclaimers that inform viewers about alterations. Previous research indicates that these disclaimers are not effective in balancing detrimental effects of unrealistic beauty ideals among adults. b.Novel Contributions: This study focuses on adolescents and considers image alterations on social media. In a cocreation workshop we developed a disclaimer with adolescents, which we employed in an experimental study. Results underline that disclaimers are rather unsuccessful in disclosing the lack of realism of media images. c. Practical Implications: Disclaimers are not a sufficient media literacy measure. Yet, as young audiences are so frequently confronted with altered and perfected images (particularly online), it seems crucial to educate them about these practices in specific media literacy programs.
Organizational Climate and Transfer of Training in a Public Corporation in Qatar

The current research investigates the association between organizational climate and training transfer in case of a Qatari public corporation. It seeks to enhance training transfer through improving the organizational climate. To meet the objectives of the research, survey was developed and distributed to all employees who work for the selected corporation. (152) surveys were returned and analyzed by using SPSS. Results of data analysis revealed that there are positive attitudes towards transfer of training. In other words, employees believe that training influences their performance and behavior. Besides, employees transfer what they learned in training into their workplace. It was also found that employees perceive the overall organizational climate and the dimensions of organizational climate positively. This gives indicator of positive attitudes and perceptions of organizational climate. Regarding the relationship between the dimensions of organizational climate and transfer of training, results of data analysis revealed that there are strong and positive relationships between employee perceptions of eight dimensions of organizational climate and transfer of training into the workplace. It was found that there were positive and strong relationships between employee perceptions of support, responsibility, structure, conflict, identity, warmth, support, and risk on one hand, and their perceptions of training transfer on the other hand. Still, the relationship employee perceptions of rewards and their perceptions of training transfer was weak and not significant.
Attitudes about paid parental leave: Cross-national comparisons and the significance of gendered expectations, family strains, and extant leave offerings

Using data on paid parental leave preferences from 35,488 adults situated within 26 different OECD countries, and multilevel modeling, this study examines public opinions about the provision of paid parental leave, some government funding of leave offerings, and preferred lengths of leave offerings. We consider how attitudes may be similar or different across social contexts and then focus upon the extent to which gender, gendered parenting role attitudes, family strains, and country-level institutionalized leave offerings are associated with leave preferences. The findings indicate that the vast majority of respondents are in favor of rather widespread and generous paid parental leave offerings; indeed, there are generally high levels of support for paid leave availability, relatively long paid leave offerings, and government funding of leaves. Gendered expectations and family strains are consistently associated with individuals’ leave preferences—even after accounting for country-level social contexts. Country-level offerings are also associated with leave preferences—yet, we find that the overwhelming majority of respondents express a desire for paid parental leave length offerings that are substantially different than the extant leave offerings in their country. Overall, this research complements previous work by newly documenting widespread public support for the provision of paid leave and some government funding of it. Also, it establishes that gendered expectations, family strains, and country-level practices are consistently associated with paid parental leave preferences in wealthy countries. Yet, substantial dissatisfaction with extant paid leave policies within countries seems to be commonplace.
COVID-19 döneminde algılanan tehdit, kaygı ve dürtüsel satın alma ilişkisinde algılanan duyarlılığın ve ciddiyetin moderatör rolü

Tüm dünyanın gündemine oturan küresel COVID-19 salgını milyarlarca insan arasında korku, panik ve belirsizliği tetikleyerek tüketicilerin dürtüsel satın alma davranışı sergilemesine neden olmuştur. Bu davranışın öncüllerinin ve düzenleyicilerinin neler olduğu ise merak konusudur. Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’deki COVID-19 salgını bağlamında uyarıcı-organizma-tepki (S-O-R) Paradigması ve Sağlık İnanç Modeli çerçevesinde, algılanan tehdidin (uyarıcı) kaygı (organizma) üzerindeki etkileri ve kaygının dürtüsel satın alma davranışı (tepki) üzerindeki etkileri incelenmeye çalışılmıştır. Ek olarak, algılanan duyarlılık ve algılanan ciddiyet değişkenlerinin bu ilişkiler üzerindeki düzenleyici etkileri araştırılmıştır. Çalışmada kolayda örnekleme ve kartopu örnekleme yöntemi kullanılmış ve veriler Google Forms üzerinden online anket aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Çalışma 403 katılımcı üzerinde gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen verilerin analizinde SPSS 24 ve AMOS 24 programları kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda, algılanan tehdidin kaygı üzerinde etkisi olduğu ve algılanan duyarlılık ve ciddiyetin bu ilişkide düzenleyici role sahip olduğu, ayrıca kaygının dürtüsel satın alma üzerinde etkisi olduğu ve yine algılanan duyarlılık ve ciddiyetin bu ilişkide düzenleyici role sahip olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Estimating employment responses to South Africa’s Employment Tax Incentive

We present new evidence on the effects of South Africa's Employment Tax Incentive (ETI), a hiring and employment wage subsidy aimed at reducing youth unemployment. We show that attempts to estimate firm-level treatment effects via conditional difference-in-differences are likely to fail when comparing ETI to matched non-ETI firms.
A Moist Quasi-Geostrophic Coupled Model: MQ-GCM2.0

Abstract. This paper contains a description of recent changes to the formulation and numerical implementation of the Quasi-Geostrophic Coupled Model (Q-GCM), which constitute a major update of the previous version of the model (Hogg et al., 2014). The Q-GCM model has been designed to provide an efficient numerical tool to study the dynamics of multi-scale mid-latitude air–sea interactions and their climatic impacts. The present additions/alterations were motivated by an inquiry into the dynamics of mesoscale ocean–atmosphere coupling and, in particular, by an apparent lack of Q-GCM atmosphere’s sensitivity to mesoscale sea-surface temperature (SST) anomalies, even at high (mesoscale) atmospheric resolutions, contrary to ample theoretical and observational evidence otherwise. Major modifications aimed at alleviating this problem include an improved radiative-convective scheme resulting in a more realistic model mean state and associated model parameters, a new formulation of entrainment in the atmosphere, which prompts more efficient communication between the atmospheric mixed layer and free troposphere, as well as an addition of temperature-dependent wind component in the atmospheric mixed layer and the resulting mesoscale feedbacks. The most drastic change is, however, the inclusion of moist dynamics in the model, which may be key to midlatitude ocean–atmosphere coupling. Accordingly, this version of the model is to be referred to as the MQ-GCM model. Overall, the MQ-GCM model is shown to exhibit a rich spectrum of behaviours reminiscent of many of the observed properties of the Earth’s climate system. It remains to be seen whether the added processes are able to affect in fundamental ways the simulated dynamics of the mid-latitude ocean–atmosphere system’s coupled decadal variability.
Cranial morphometric analysis of early wet-rice farmers in the Yangtze River Delta of China

The Yangtze River Delta is the best-known homeland of wet-rice agriculture. From the Middle Neolithic, rice farming expanded from the Yangtze region to both the north and the south. However, poor preservation of ancient human skeletal remains in the region has meant that the population history of these expansions has not been fully understood. In order to clarify the ancestry of early wet-rice farmers in East Asia, we conducted a cranial morphometric analysis and comparison of a Middle Neolithic skeletal assemblage excavated from the Guangfulin site, Shanghai. The results of bivariate and multivariate analyses showed that: (1) Neolithic wet-rice farmers from the lower Yangtze retained local morphological characteristics, but were nevertheless morphologically more similar to Neolithic and later populations in northern China, which was home to early millet farmers, than to Neolithic populations in south China; and (2) Neolithic and later agricultural populations in East Asia were morphologically homogeneous compared to pre-Neolithic hunter-gatherer groups even though the area occupied by both was equally vast. These results suggest, respectively, that: (1) Middle Neolithic wet-rice farmers in the Yangtze Delta experienced significant gene flow from regions of northern China such as the Central Plains and Shandong even though there is currently no evidence that millet cultivation itself had yet reached the delta region; and (2) Neolithic populations resulting from interaction between the Yangtze Delta and northern China dispersed widely across much of East Asia including the Japanese archipelago together with the spread of wet-rice agricultural technologies. These two proposals are paralleled by recent stable isotope analyses using tooth enamel and bone collagen, as well as archaeological evidence from Shandong. Finally, a facial approximation was conducted using a cranium (M252) excavated from Guangfulin for the purpose of visually expressing the results of this study.