Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Identifying and mapping soil fertility constraints for coconut in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu state, India

The plantation crops like coconut being perennial in nature mine nutrients from limited volume of soil for a long time and hence, to sustain the high productivity, soil nutrients status should be monitored and have to be replenished. The present study was carried out to identify and map the soil fertility constraints for enabling site-specific nutrient management to enhance the productivity of soil. Study area was the coconut land cover of Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts of Tamil Nadu state. In this study, survey was carried out in the coconut plantations of these districts (73 sites in Coimbatore and 37 sites in Tiruppur) and soil samples were collected and analyzed for their physico-chemical and chemical properties. Using the analytical results thematic maps on soil fertility constraints were prepared. The developed maps showed that 62 and 30 per cent of soils of coconut land cover found to be in moderately alkaline and alkaline condition respectively. Around 96 per cent area was in non-saline condition. Organic carbon status was low in 65 per cent of the coconut land cover. Available N, P, and K were low in 65, 0.8 and 0.02 per cent area respectively and S was deficient in 0.05 per cent area. Fe deficiency was recorded in 7 per cent of the area and there was no Mn deficiency in the study area. Available Zn, Cu and B were deficient in 89, 62 and 5 per cent area respectively.
Firm Level Self-Efficacy: Are Graduates Ready to Be Entrepreneurs?

Entrepreneurship is a key aspect that has often been stressed in the effort to turn Malaysia into a high-income and inclusive developed country. However, producing a successful entrepreneur is not an easy task. The current generation of students has not reached a firm level of self-efficacy. They sometimes waver when faced with various challenges including the instability of modernisation. This study will analyse the relationship between the sources of performance accomplishment, self-efficacy, and verbal persuasion based on Albert Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory. This theory will be applied to entrepreneurial intention among public university students in Malaysia. It is proposed that this theory is the best predictor variable that encourages public university students in Malaysia to venture into the entrepreneurial field. Using proportionate stratified random sampling, this study sampled 352 respondents from four universities, namely Universiti Utara Malaysia, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, and Universiti Putra Malaysia. The finding of this study shows that entrepreneurial intention is high when performance accomplishment, self-efficacy, and verbal persuasion efficacy are high. There is a significant relationship between entrepreneurial intention and self-efficacy. It is hoped that this study will be used to assist in outlining entrepreneurship programmes and activities to enhance students’ self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention. The implementation of effective teaching and learning methods is essential in nurturing entrepreneurial potential among public university students in Malaysia.
Pullback and pushout squares in a special double category with connection

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Resistance is Futile: Does Resistance to Change Subside in Response to a Vivid Depiction of the Future?

Partly because employees often seem to resist changes, many workplace changes do not generate the benefits that managers anticipated. To offset this impediment, this study invokes expectancy theory to uncover, and then to examine, three antecedents to this apparent resistance that can be modified while implementing changes: future clarity, future selfcontinuity, and meaning in life. Specifically, 207 participants completed a questionnaire that comprises a validated measure of resistance to change and these three antecedents. As hypothesized, future clarity and meaning in life were inversely associated with resistance to change. However, future self-continuity, or the extent to which individuals feel their identity will persist in the future, was positively associated with resistance to change. Thus practices or procedures that increase the extent to which the workplace vision is vivid to employees should contain resistance to change.
Board diversity and firm performance: cases in sharia capital market of Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of board diversity on corporate performance. In this paper, board diversity refers to the composition of board members consisting of women, foreign, ethnicity, size of the board of commissioner, and size board of directors. Whereas, corporate performance is measured by return on assets (ROA). The sample size of the study uses 48 publicly listed firms in the Sharia capital market of Indonesia for the observation period between 2015 and 2017. The results show that firms with women and foreigner in board had a significant and positive association with corporate performance. Similarly, the board of commissioners and the board of directors also had a significant and positive association with firm performance. However, the existence of the ethnic boards does not affect firm performance.
Effect of certain food plants on key demographicrnparameters of Chrotogonus trachypterus Blanchard (Orthoptera: Acrididae)

Grasshoppers are mainly polyphagous, but showed definite preferences and some degree of selectivity for certain categories of plants. There is complex interaction between properties of the food, feeding behavior, digestion and assimilation, physiology, metabolism and specific nutritional requirements of the insect. A laboratory study was conducted on effect of some selected food plants on key demographic parameters of Chrotogonus trachypterus Blanchard. Survival and longevity of nymphs as well as the reproductive performance of C. trachypterus Blanchard was greater and better, fed on cauliflower as compared to those fed only on spinach, tomato, cabbage, bajara and gram. As revealed by growth index, highest growth occurred on cauliflower (1.83 and 1.64) followed by spinach (1.31, 1.43) > tomato (1.38, 1.26) > cabbage (1.53, 1.15) > bajara (1.30, 1.27) > gram (1.26, 1.09) > wheat (1.18, 1.09) > grass (1.09, 1.02) > brinjal (0.72, 0.68) and groundnut (0.67, 0.61) in decreasing order.
Comparison of Psychological Skills of Pencak Silat and Boxing Athletes (Study on Indonesian Training Camp athletes)

This study aims to compare the psychological skills between pencak silat and boxing, so that differences in each of the sports will be known to analyze which psychological skills differ significantly. The population in this study were Indonesian athletes who were in the National Training Camp. The sampling technique used purposive sampling with a total of 33 athletes consisting of; Pencak Silat 22 athletes, Boxing 11 athletes. This study used the Ex-post facto method with a restrospective causal-comparative design. Data collect using the Psychological Skills Inventory for Sports (PSIS) questionnaire. The comparison results show there are differences of psychological skills in aspects of self-confidence, control of anxiety, mental preparation, team emphasis, and concentration. But there is no difference of psychological skills in the motivational aspects. Keywords—sports psychology, asian games, martial Arts
DETERMINING FACTORS IN THE HISTORICAL DECLINE IN MARITAL FERTILITY IN SPAIN

Some doubts have been cast on the results of research carried out within the Princeton European Fertility Project, as the changes in fertility over time may not have been measured appropriately. We set out to test the explanatory capacity of some socioeconomic variables which have been used to interpret the historical decline in fertility in traditional demographic transition theory: mortality, education, economic development, urbanisation and employment. We collected information for 49 Spanish provinces over a very long period of time (1860-2001) and we carried out panel cointegrating regressions (FMOLS and DOLS). We show that the decline of mortality, the increase in educational level and the economic factors played a leading role in the historical decline in fertility (first demographic transition). The demographic transition theory was dramatically shattered as a result of the research carried out in the course of the Princeton European Fertility Project, but analyses using new econometric techniques show that socioeconomic variables did indeed have a major role in the historical decline in fertility. When modern statistical methods are used, the role of socioeconomic factors in the historical decline of fertility is restored. In the debate surrounding the causes of fertility transition, the results obtained from our analysis of Spanish data oblige us to position ourselves among those experts who maintain that changes in socioeconomic conditions have encouraged couples to have smaller families (adjustment theories).
Epidemiological aspects of the outcomes from the treatment of endometriosis: Experience from two different geographical areas

The purpose of the present study was two-fold: First to review the epidemiological aspects of the experience on the surgical outcomes via laparotomy or laparoscopy, as regards endometriosis from two different academic institutions and, second, to illustrate potential differences in two different geographical areas, New Haven (US) and Greece. This retrospective study included 1,200 patients (15–80 years of age) treated via laparotomy or laparoscopy, at two different institutions, for endometriosis, between 1990 and 2017. Data were collected and analyzed from medical and pathological reports. The statistical methods used included the Student's t-test and χ2 test, as well as the Mann-Whitney U test. A total of 600 women from Yale University and 600 women from Greece participated in this study. Endometrioma was confirmed in 359 (29.9%) cases. Women were compatible in terms of the site of endometriomas. Left-sided cysts were observed (P<0.001) significantly more often compared with right-sided cysts in both groups. The two groups of patients had similar rates of endometriosis stages. A statistically significant positive association (P<0.001) was found for the co-existence of benign gynecological tumors (apart from endometrioma), endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer and for post-menopausal endometriosis in women with endometriosis from Greece. Moreover, similar results were observed as regards endometriosis following in utero exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES), non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, endometriosis-associated Lyme disease, human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV), melanoma and endometriosis in adolescents, between the two groups. To conclude, the two populations exhibited similar results as regards the surgical outcomes of endometriosis laparoscopic or open surgery. Endometriosis represents a multifactorial entity that depends on complex interactions of hormonal, genetic, immunological and environmental factors. Gynecologists should be aware that there is an association between endometriosis and cancerous diseases. It is thus suggested that the presence of comorbidities in women with endometriosis.
Teleworking: Decreasing Mobility or Increasing Tolerance of Commuting Distances?

Teleworking is widely considered to be a way of solving mobility issues by decreasing the number of commuting trips. However, little is known about teleworking and, more specifically, its links with spatial mobilities and the potential rebound effects. Statistical analysis of data from the Swiss Mobility and Transport Microcensus shows some limits to the ability of teleworking to regulate mobility in Switzerland. Firstly, commuting to a conventional workplace is replaced by (albeit shorter) journeys for other purposes. Secondly, and more importantly, teleworkers live further away from the workplace than their colleagues (24.6 km vs. 16.1 km). Our analysis shows that, although teleworking may reduce the number of commuting trips, it is likely to increase the distance travelled over a working week. Being able to work at home for part of the week may consequently decrease the propensity for residential relocation and increase tolerance for long distance commuting.
Risk Factors and Changes of Peripheral NK and T Cells in Pulmonary Interstitial Fibrosis of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Objective The absolute and relative changes of peripheral NK and T subsets are unclear in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) associated with pulmonary interstitial fibrosis (RA-ILD). To investigate the clinical risk factors, especially the changes of lymphocyte subsets, in RA-ILD in order to make early diagnosis and achieve prevention of the pulmonary interstitial lesions. Methods A total of 100 RA and 100 RA-ILD patients were enrolled. Rheumatoid factor, anti-cyclic citrulline peptide antibody, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, immunoglobulin, and C-reactive protein were examined. The percentage and absolute number of NK, T, B, Treg, Th1, Th2, and Th17 cells in peripheral blood were determined by flow cytometry. Results RA-ILD is more common in older and male RA patients and/or those with higher autoantibody titers. Flow cytometry showed that the absolute and relative numbers of CD56+ NK cells were significantly higher in RA-ILD (280.40 ± 180.51 cells/μl vs. 207.66 ± 148.57 cells/μl; 16.62 ± 8.56% vs. 12.11 ± 6.47%), whereas the proportion of T cells and CD4+ T cells was lower in peripheral blood of RA-ILD patients (69.82 ± 9.30%; 39.44 ± 9.87 cells/μl) than that in RA patients (74.45 ± 8.72%; 43.29 ± 9.10 cells/μl). Conclusions The occurrence of RA-ILD is closely related to the older male patients with high titer of various self-antibodies. Imbalance of CD3−CD56+ NK cells and T cells with other subsets were found in RA-ILD patients, which, together with older age, male, and high levels of autoantibodies should be considered as risk factors of pulmonary interstitial lesions.
CORPORATE SOCIAL REPORTING IN EGYPT: NATURE AND DETERMINANTS

Purpose: This paper explores the nature and determinants of corporate social reporting (CSR) in Egyptian listed companies using publicly available sources, including annual reports, stand-alone reports and corporate internet disclosures. Design/methodology/approach: A 55-point content analysis from 6 categories was developed using both Egyptian sustainability reporting guidelines and the Global Reporting Initiative reporting guidelines. Both the index score and number of sentences were used to measure CSR. Multiple OLS regression was used to test the significance of both corporate governance mechanisms and firms’ characteristics in explaining the variations in CSR. Mann-Whitney U tests were used to measure the differences between governmental and non-governmental firms. Findings: The results of descriptive statistics show that 54.8% of the sample reported CSR. Community & social information was dominant under the three disclosure channels. Empirical findings show a significant relationship between CSR disclosure and the existence of a CSR division, the existence of family directors on the board and those companies which are cross-listed. The results do not show a significant relationship between CSR and non-executive directors, CEO duality, institutional ownership, foreign ownership, size, profitability, leverage and audit firm type. The results also show that non-governmental companies use varied channels of disclosure more than government-owned companies. Originality/value: As the most comprehensive study to date of its kind in an Egyptian context, the paper contributes to investigating empirically the link between CSR and both corporate governance mechanisms and firm specific characteristics.
The Portrayal of Healthcare Professionals in the Media

Because of their influence on the general public, the media can impact organizational and professional behaviour within health care. News reports can provide an implicit criteria for evaluating performance (Emanuel and Emanuel, 1996) which can impact how accountability is understood by the public. The media is capable of affecting the reputations of both individuals and organizations, who in turn can influence the actions of those people that are creating safety in healthcare for everyone. For this reason, the role of the media is critical. Media reports can help bring a greater understanding of healthcare and how incidents there are being dealt with; however, it can also limit trust both inside and outside the organization. Ultimately, the perception of risks and benefits are likely to be moulded by the media (Lewison, 2008). Thus, this thesis explores whether the news media in Canada represents healthcare professionals in a way that promotes trust. Using qualitative research methods, healthcare-related news articles were gathered from the online archives of the major Canadian news sources; 75 articles were included in the analysis focusing on mastectomy errors (n=22), the H1N1 pandemic (n=26) and pathology scandals (n=26). The data set was enriched through semi-structured interviews with three experienced reporters. The results showed that the dominant theme throughout the articles and the interviews was accountability. The frequency of an occurrence of a medical error in combination with an impact on the public were the causal conditions that influenced reporting of accountability. Access to care, transparency, internal incident reporting, disclosure, and apologies were the specific strategies discussed with regards to accountability. While legal action, reviews into the incidents and the disciplinary actions taken were the consequences that follow Healthcare and the Media 3
Lost and Found: Predicting Airline Baggage At-risk of Being Mishandled

: The number of bags mishandled while transferring to a connecting ﬂight is high. Bags at-risk of missing their connections can be processed faster; however, identifying such bags at-risk is still done by simple business rules. This work researches a general model of baggage transfer process and proposes a Gradient Boosting Machine based prediction model for identifying the bags at-risk. Our prediction model is compared to the current rule based method and a benchmark using logistic regression. The results show that our model offers an increase in accuracy coupled with a marked increase in precision and recall when identifying bags that are transferred unsuccessfully.
A hybrid methodology based on engineering tools for process standardization in accounting

Research article. https://doi.org/10.16925/2357-6014.2019. 02.05 1 Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Libre, Bogotá, Colombia ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1004-8342 2 Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Libre, Bogotá, Colombia Email: juans.samacaz@unilibrebog.edu. co ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1302-4629 3 Faculty of Engineering, Universidad Libre, Bogotá, Colombia ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9671-5884 A hybrid methodology based on engineering tools for process standardization in accounting
Investigating Effective Factors on Estimated Hemorrhage Intraoperative in Brain Meningioma Surgery

Introduction: The primary and definitive diagnosis of meningioma is based on histological assessment; however, employing imaging methods, like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is very helpful to describe lesion’s characteristics. Accordingly, we decided to study the effect of imaging factors, like MRI data on the volume of hemorrhage (estimated blood loss) during meningioma surgery. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, retrospective, and analytical study. The eligible patients were those with meningioma who were candidates for surgery. A total of 40 patients with meningioma were selected and assessed. The preoperative imaging findings were recorded, then estimated blood loss during the surgery was determined Results: A reverse association was revealed between the degree of proximity to the nearest sinus and the rate of bleeding. Furthermore, the size of the mass was positively associated with the rate of bleeding; however, there was no significant correlation between the volume of bleeding and other parameters, including the degree of edema, the volume of mass, the site of the tumor in the brain, and the histological subtype of the tumor. The mean time of operation was strongly correlated with blood loss. The rate of bleeding was more expected in hypertensive versus normotensive patients. Conclusion: Bleeding in various volumes could be a frequent finding in intracranial meningioma surgery. Overall, tumor size, the duration of surgery, a history of hypertension, and distance to the nearest sinuses were the main determinants for the severity of hemorrhage in patients undergoing meningioma surgery.
Mitochondrial D-loop Sequence Variability in Three Native Insular Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) Populations from the Mediterranean Basin

The islands of Sardinia, Crete, and Cyprus are hosting the last native insular griffon populations in the Mediterranean basin. Their states have been evaluated from “vulnerable” to “critically endangered”. The sequence analysis of molecular markers, particularly the mtDNA D-loop region, provides useful information in studying the evolution of closely related taxa and the conservation of endangered species. Therefore, a study of D-loop region sequence was carried out to estimate the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship within and among these three populations. Among 84 griffon specimens (44 Sardinian, 33 Cretan, and 7 Cypriot), we detected four haplotypes including a novel haplotype (HPT-D) that was exclusively found in the Cretan population with a frequency of 6.1%. When considered as a unique population, haplotype diversity (Hd) and nucleotide diversity (π) were high at 0.474 and 0.00176, respectively. A similar level of Hd and π was found in Sardinian and Cretan populations, both showing three haplotypes. The different haplotype frequencies and exclusivity detected were in accordance with the limited matrilineal gene flow (FST = 0.07097), probably related to the species reluctance to fly over sea masses. The genetic variability we observe today would therefore be the result of an evolutionary process strongly influenced by isolation leading to the appearance of island variants which deserve to be protected. Furthermore, since nesting sites and food availability are essential elements for colony settlement, we may infer that the island's colonization began when the first domestic animals were transferred by humans during the Neolithic. In conclusion, our research presents a first contribution to the genetic characterization of the griffon vulture populations in the Mediterranean islands of Sardinia, Crete and Cyprus and lays the foundation for conservation and restocking programs.