Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Urban Strategies Enabling Industrial and Urban Symbiosis: The Case of Slovenia

Industrial symbiosis (IS) recognizes the exchange of waste resources and by-products between companies that do not normally cooperate in resource exchange; on the other hand, urban symbiosis (UrS) recognizes the use of solid waste in cities as input sources for industries that do not normally accept these sources. It is difficult to realize both in a pre-planned process, and there are few successful initiatives based on the exchange of waste and energy. The main objective of this research is to find out whether there are urban strategies that support the emergence, existence and development of IS and/or UrS in Slovenia. National documents, networks, projects, programs, and national statistical sources were examined. The Integrated Sustainable Urban Development Strategies (ISUSD) for eleven cities and municipalities were reviewed against ten selected indicators. The main findings are that there is intense awareness raising on IS and UrS, and adequate overall legislative support, aligned with EU legislation. Nevertheless, there has been surprisingly less waste conversion to energy recovery since 2010. The reuse of by-products either for energy or new products is non-existent or negligible. Selected main urban strategies for cities in Slovenia are far from setting more concrete guidelines for the development of IS and/or UrS. In the future, more successful integration of IS and UrS is possible in the context of regeneration development of brownfield sites.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Video Games and Simulations for Designing Learning Experiences for Nursing Student and Educators

Background: Technological applications, games and simulations are already extensively incorporated into the traditional educational process. Lately, the interest in investigating games and simulation use in nursing education has been amplified. The alteration, from lecture-centered to student-centered environments and the growing use of games as innovative learning technologies, demands a renovation in nursing education. In regard to this, games and simulations are projected to play an important part in the nursing learning process. Virtual simulation and gaming offer a sustainable, lucrative teaching alternative for nursing students and nursing educators. Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to discuss present Advantages and Disadvantages of utilizing games and simulation for designing learning experiences for nursing. Methods: An electronic database search was conducted of five electronic databases PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar (January, 2007 – December, 2019) limited to English. Studies that discuss application of games and/or simulation for designing learning experiences for nursing students and educators. Results: The search strategy identified 168 papers of which 34 were retrieved for full review. Nineteen articles were removed based on the exclusion/inclusion criteria, leaving 18 articles for final analysis. During this literature review this author noted three key advantages and three key disadvantages.
Optimizing the cost of accounting work and financial rules within the framework of outsourcing

Article history: Received: January 1, 2021 Received in revised format: April 3 2021 Accepted: April 4, 2021 Available online: April 6, 2021 This study aims to propose and apply a systematic and descriptive presentation of the costs of administrative coordination and organizational costs for a third-party company in the manufacturing enterprises of individual business functions. As for the procedures, it is a bibliographic research, based on Design Science Research, which proposes a new artifact based on the review of the literature and which starts to be applied based on the Iraqi Financial Control Council and Financial rules followed to achieve financial discipline. Special methods in which it was chosen to apply techniques such as observation, it is a practical means of cognition determining costs revenue that help to understand and identify the problems of the implementation of the main functions of financial, accounting and administrative performance. The research proposes the classify costs according to the types of industrial objects, contracts, and agreements based on the requirements of standard No. 1 “Measurement of performance results under employment contracts. © 2021 by the authors; licensee Growing Science, Canada
SIMULTANEOUS DETERMINATION OF ALIPHATIC ORGANIC ACIDS AND AMINO ACIDS IN FLORAL HONEY: ANALYTICAL VALIDATION IN CAPILLARY ELECTROPHORESIS

Few studies investigated low molecular mass aliphatic organic acids (AOA) and amino acids in honey mainly due to their low concentrations in this product. However, these compounds influence the physical, chemical, sensorial, and biological characteristics of honey and their investigation by validated methods are important to guarantee the veracity of these data. Thus, this study aimed to validate a simultaneous method for determination of 13 AOA and two amino acids in floral honey using a capillary electrophoresis system equipped with diode array detector. The proposed method was validated based on Eurachem and Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply Guidelines, which showed good results for the evaluated validation parameters: system suitability, limits of detection and quantification, linearity, matrix effect, precision, and accuracy. Also, the Peakmaster ® software was used to select an appropriate internal standard. The validated method was then employed to determined AOA and amino acids in multifloral honeys, in which citric, glycolic, gluconic, and glutamic acids were quantified in all samples. Therefore, the proposed method can be used in the determination of AOA and amino acids in floral honeys with precision and accuracy ensured.
Enhanced mechanical stability and sensitive swelling performance of chitosan/yeast hybrid hydrogel beads

Up to the present time, improving the mechanical stability of hydrogel beads is still a challenging task for future applications of chitosan hydrogels. In this work, novel and eco-friendly chitosan/yeast hybrid hydrogel beads were fabricated by facile introduction of yeast cells into the chitosan matrix through alkali gelation. A detailed mechanism of formation of the beads is proposed and the structures and morphologies of the manufactured products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. The mechanical stability test showed that impregnation of yeast cells into the chitosan matrix could effectively enhance the mechanical stability of chitosan/yeast hybrid hydrogel beads under the effects of various intensities of ultrasonic waves and centrifugal forces in comparison with pure chitosan hydrogel beads. The resultant product with 40 wt% yeast content achieved a maximum swelling ratio of 31.7 g g−1 in distilled water. The swelling kinetics and diffusion kinetics of chitosan/yeast hybrid hydrogel beads in distilled water were also investigated. Benefiting from the coupling effect of its crosslinked three-dimensional network structure and ample chemical functional groups derived from its own components, chitosan/yeast hybrid hydrogel beads have manifested a rapid and adjustable response to external environmental stimuli including the pH of the external solution, salt concentration, ionic valence and temperature. In particular, the distinct loading and slow-release efficiency of chitosan/yeast hybrid hydrogel beads for humic acid as a fertilizer model is pH-dependent. This makes the chitosan/yeast hybrid hydrogel beads good candidates for controlled-release carrier biomaterials, which is very likely to develop into a patented utilization of chitosan/yeast hybrid hydrogel beads in future applications.
The Effects of Computer Anxiety and Self-Efficacy on L2 Learners’ Self-Perceived Digital Competence and Satisfaction in Higher Education

Low computer anxiety (CA) and high computer self-efficacy (CSE) levels are important affective factors that promote students’ academic success in the current digital era. In an effort to understand their role in successful and effective participation in online learning environments for language learning purposes, the study investigated their effect on 331 undergraduate L2 learners’ self-reported assessments of their digital literacy skills and on the level of satisfaction they express with the online component of their English for Specific Purposes course in higher education in Greece. Data were gathered via four survey questionnaires that elicited relevant information on participants’ digital literacy level, learner satisfaction, computer anxiety and self-efficacy respectively. Statistical analysis of the results revealed an overall adequate level of students’ digital literacy skills and a high level of satisfaction with all aspects of the online module of the blended learning course. Females reported a lower level of CA and a higher level of CSE. CA was found to be the strongest predictor of learners’ digital literacy skills assessments and CSE of learner satisfaction perceptions, resulting in overall higher IT use and positive attitudes to the course.
Association between Stretching Exercise with Virtual Reality Game and Over Head Pulley of Frozen Shoulder Patients

Background and Objective: Frozen Shoulder (FS) or adhesive capsulitis is the most common musculoskeletal condition that causes pain and extensive restriction of joint motion. Virtual Reality (VR) provides a new option that is expected to help the rehabilitation program. The objective of the study was to compare the effect of stretching exercises with virtual reality games (VRG) and Over Head Pulley (OHP) through shoulder joint motion range (JMR) improvement and functional ability of FS. Method: This research was conducted on July to September 2012, in Medical Rehabilitation Outpatient Unit of Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya. The samples were frozen shoulder patients. These inclusion criteria were new or old unilateral FS patients, the limitations of shoulder JMR both passive and active, with a minimum limit of 30 ° compared to normal shoulder JMR at least 2 shoulder movements, flexion and abduction between 6 weeks to 6 months, aged 35-65 years. Result: The One-Sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test on the age range obained no significant differences (p = 0.418), the chi-square test on the sexes showed no significant differences (p = 1,000). The median of pleasure after treatment with the Mann-Whitney Test showed a non-significant difference (p = 0.317). Conclusion: Stretching exercises compared with VGR exercises in FS patients provided the same benefits of stretching with the OHP on improvement.
Parenting influence on social competence in adolescents with and without intellectual disability

Belsky? s theory of differential susceptibility to environmental influences assumes that the very individuals who seem most susceptible to environmental adversity may also benefit most from developmentally supportive rearing. The aim of this study was to examine whether supportive parenting (with parental care) in contrast to unsupportive parenting (without parental care), has greater beneficial effects in adolescents with intellectual disability (ID) than in typically developing (TD) adolescents. The sample included two groups of adolescents aged 12-18: the group of 210 adolescents without parental care (PC), 80 with ID (Mage = 15.59 years; SDage = 1.97; 54% boys), 130 TD adolescents (Mage = 15.03 years; SDage = 1.95; 52% boys) and the parallel group of 206 adolescents with PC, 76 with ID (Mage = 15.57 years; SDage = 1.93; 53% boys), 130 TD adolescents (Mage = 15.03 years; SDage = 1.95; 52% boys). Social competence was assessed using the Social Skills Rating System. Our assumption was confirmed with respect to self-control, cooperation and responsibility, adolescents with ID are more susceptible to influences of parenting status compared with TD adolescents. With respect to externalising problems, our assumption was not confirmed, possibly due to the less supportive parenting environment characterised by more parenting risk factors in families of adolescents with ID. The implications for prevention of externalising problems were discussed in relation to school and family context.
Regulating Markets with Advice: An Experimental Study.

We present a newly designed market experiment to study regulatory issues in markets with advice inspired by the models of Inderst and Ottaviani (2012a) and Inderst (2015). In line with our predictions, our experimental markets create conflicts of interest and unsuitable advice biased toward high-commission products. We examine whether two frequently discussed regulation measures -- disclosure and fines for unsuitable advice -- reduce commission payments and improve advice. None of the regulation measures result in lower commissions and more suitable advice, however, and advice is equally biased in all treatments. Furthermore, with disclosure, conflicts of interest are enlarged, offsetting the potentially restraining effects of disclosure. The potential impact of various behavioral factors is discussed to encourage further research.
Emerging infectious outbreak inhibits pain empathy mediated prosocial behaviour

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, people may experience anxiety, empathy, and prosocial willingness. However, the relationship between emotions, empathy, and prosocial behaviour is unknown. It is said that empathy is affected by moods and influences pro-sociality. Thus, how does an emergency change people’s empathy and prosocial willingness? We conducted a study with 1,190 participants before (N=520) and after (N=570) the coronavirus outbreak. We found that prosocial willingness decreased post-outbreak, maybe by the decreased empathy levels, in accordance with compassion fatigue theory. Trait empathy could affect prosocial willingness indirectly through the empathy level. News discriminability and distance from the outbreak epicentre played a role in the trait empathy change. Given how emergency health events influence emotion and the effects of personal traits on prosocial willingness, social media users and providers should understand the negative effects of information over-exposure on mental health during the outbreak.
Weighted miRNA co-expression network reveals potential roles of apoptosis related pathways and crucial genes in thoracic aortic aneurysm

Background Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) is a potentially life-threatening disease for which few medical therapies are available. Thus, it is critically important to investigate the underlying molecular mechanisms of TAA, and identify potential targets for TAA treatment. Methods Differentially expressed miRNAs (DEMs) and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened, and a weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) was employed to construct a weighted miRNA co-expression network using GSE110527. The DEMs were then mapped into the whole co-expression network of all samples, and a DEM coexpression network was created. Molecular Complex Detection (MCODE) was used to identify crucial miRNAs. Target genes were predicted using the miRTarbase database, and further screened by identifying genes that overlapped with the DEGs of GSE26155. The screened target genes were validated using GSE9106, and the successfully validated genes were considered as crucial genes. Finally, a miRNA risk score for diagnosing TAA was calculated by undertaking a least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression. Results The tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) signaling pathway was found in DEM functional enrichment. Crucial miRNAs were identified and target genes were predicted and associated with the regulation of the TRAIL signaling pathway. Next, 113 important target genes were identified as overlapping with the DEGs of GSE26155. These genes were further validated, and 5 successfully validated genes were considered as crucial genes. Finally, the miRNA risk score calculated by the LASSO regression was shown to have potential diagnostic value. Conclusions We performed a WGCNA analysis to construct a weighted miRNA co-expression network, predicted target genes of crucial miRNAs, identified crucial genes, and finally calculated a miRNA risk score. The results showed that pathways and genes associated with apoptosis appear to play an important role in TAA pathogenesis, and that medications targeting apoptosis might slow TAA progression. Future in vitro and in vivo experimental studies need to be undertaken to further validate our findings and investigate the mechanistic details of these crucial miRNAs and crucial genes.
Real Exchange Rates and Currency Risk Premiums

Standard finite horizon tests uncover only weak evidence of the predictive power of the real exchange rate for excess currency returns. On the other hand, in long-horizon tests, the real exchange rate strongly and negatively predicts future excess currency returns. Conversely, we can attribute most of the variability in real exchange rates to changes in currency risk premiums. The “habit” and “long-run risks” models replicate the predictive power of the real exchange rate for excess currency returns, but substantially overstate the fraction of the volatility of the real exchange rate due to risk premiums. Received December 14, 2017; Editorial decision October 14, 2018 by Editor: Raman Uppal. Authors have furnished an Internet Appendix, which is available on the Oxford University Press Web site next to the link to the final published paper online.
The DPP-4 inhibitor sitagliptin alters the gut microbiota and prevents neuronal damage of hippocampus in STZ induced type 2 diabetic rats

Background : Type 2 Diabetes mellitus is characterized by impaired glucose metabolism and insulin resistance with increasing risk of specific complication, including central neuropathy. Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors are agents designed to regulate hyperglicemia through increasing the half-life of incretins. Although they are administered orally, their effects on central neuropathy and gut microbiota remain unclear. Our objective was aimed to identify the impact of the DPP-4 inhibitor sitagliptin on gut microbiota and central neuropathy in a rat model of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes Methods: Diabetic rats were induced by a high-fat diet and streptozotocin injection. Diabetic rats were orally administered a dose of sitagliptin (10mg/kd/d), and normal diet for 12 weeks. Fecal DNA extraction and sequencing based on analysis of 16S rRNA genes was used to determine the overall structure of microbiota in fecal samples. Then rats were killed, of which the brain tissue sections were observed for changes of neurons in the hippocampus by HE staining. Results: Sequencing of the V3-V4 regions of 16S rRNA genes revealed that sitagliptin significantly altered the gut microbiota. Compared to the diabetic group, Shannon index and the abundance of phylum Bacteroidetes decreased significantly, whereas the proportion of phylum Firmicutes increased significantly in the sitagliptin-treated rats. Moreover, higher abundance of a few putative short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, including Clostridium and Fusobacterium was observed remarkably after sitaglitin treatment. Genera Lactobacillus , Streptococcus and Clostridium, which could produce some neurotransmitters, were also found increased substantially in the sitagliptin-treated rats. Notably, we found that sitagliptin treatment could ameliorate the abnormal changes of pyramidal neurons in hippocampus with HE staining. Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that sitagliptin prevented the neuronal damage of hippocampus in type 2 diabetic rats, accompanied by changes of gut microbiome. It indicated that sitagliptin might alleviate diabetic central neuropathy through triggering “microbiota-gut-brain” axis.
The Effect of Coconut Water (Cocos nucifera L.) and Atonik to The Growth of Tomato Plant (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.)

The purpose of this study was to find how the effects of coconut water plus atonic on tomato plant growth. The study was conducted from October to November 2019 at the Laboratory of Botany, Department of Biology FMIPA University of Lampung. The study was conducted in a 2x3 factorial experiment with a completely randomized design. Factor A is young coconut water with 3 levels of concentration i.e. 0% v/v, 25% v/v, and 50% v/v. Factor B is atonic with 2 concentration levels, namely 0% v/v and 10% v/v. As variables are high, fresh weight, dry weight, relative water content, and chlorophyll content of plants. Levene Test, Variance Analysis is carried out at a 5% significance level. Main effects and simple effects were analyzed by the Tukey test at 5% significance level. The results showed that the interaction between coconut water and atonic had a negative effect on the growth of tomato plants. The results of the study concluded that coconut water combine with atonic can not improve tomato plant growth.
MIDDLE DISTILLATE FUELS FROM FISCHER-TROPSCH WAX USING ANION MODIFIED ZIRCONIA CATALYSTS

Platinum-promoted anion-modified zirconia catalysts, such as tungstate modified zirconia and sulfate-modified zirconia were studied in the hydrocracking and hydroisomerization of long-chain alkanes in Fischer-Tropsch waxes for producing high yields of middle distillates (C10-C20) transportation fuels.Model compounds such as n-C24 and n-C36 were used as reactants and the reactions were carried out in a microautoclave reactor system. To compare the catalytic performances of various catalysts, a set of particular reaction conditions, such as 200°C, 300 psi initial hydrogen pressure, 25-minute reaction time and 4:1(wt) reactant to catalyst ratio were applied. For catalyst samples with platinum (Pt), the Pt concentration was chosen as 0.5 wt%. In the conversion of long-chain normal paraffins, Pt-promoted tungstated zirconia (PtWZr) has a high selectivity to hydroisomerization and Pt-promoted sulfated zirconia (PtSZr) is a very strong cracking catalyst. Either PtWZr or PtSZr alone gives a low yield of middle distillate products. It is found that a hybrid catalyst system consisting of PtWZr and SZr effectively combines the functions of the two components and leads to increased yields of middle distillates under the same reaction conditions. The increased reactivity and selectivity to middle distillates of PtWZr/SZr suggests active beneficial interactions between the components. The performance of PtWZr/SZr hybrid catalysts is affected by the component ratio. For a given reaction condition, there is an optimum component ratio for a maximum yield of middle distillates. Hydrogen pressure is an important factor affecting the reactivities and selectivities of the two types of anion-modified zirconia catalysts. Higher yields of middle distillates are obtained from n-C36 with PtWZr/SZr catalysts at 300-psi hydrogen pressure than are obtained at 100-psi hydrogen pressure.PtWZr/zeolite hybrid catalysts were also prepared and tested in the conversion of n-C36. Mordenite, Y zeolite and Beta zeolite with similar Si/Al ratios were used as the second component. The hybrid catalysts have a higher reactivity in the production of middle distillates than the individual components.Characterization tests, such as SEM, EDX, XRD, TPD, BET and CO chemisorption showed that the hybrid catalysts prepared in this research are physical combination of their components.This research demonstrated a novel approach of using hybrid anion-modified zirconia catalysts for producing middle distillate fuels. The work furnishes a valuable foundation for further investigations.