Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Grazing intensity and human activity intensity data sets on the Qinghai‐Tibetan Plateau during 1990–2015

As the ‘third pole’ of the world, the Qinghai‐Tibetan Plateau (QTP) is extremely ecologically sensitive and fragile, while also facing increasing levels of human activity, especially overgrazing. In this study, livestock data from the statistical yearbook were transformed to 1 km grazing intensity raster data by integrating the net primary productivity (NPP) data for 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015. Furthermore, the human activity intensity (HAI) data at 1 km resolution were evaluated by the entropy weight method, which applied eight types of spatial data, including grazing intensity, Night‐Time Light, population density, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) density, the ratio of cultivated land, distance to road, distance to town and the slope of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). Also, the five‐year interval human activity intensity data on the QTP from 1990 to 2015 were evaluated. By preparing the historical spatial data sets of grazing intensity and human activity intensity, our study will help to explore the influence of human disturbance on the alpine ecosystems on the QTP, as well as provide effective support for the decision‐making of the government aiming to achieve regional ecosystem management and sustainable development.
Divide Between Entrepreneurs And Non-Entrepreneurs: Neuroscientifical Perspective Of The Attitude To Risk

Our research is an argument in the discussion about the specificity of entrepreneurial thinking: whether entrepreneur is a person with a special type of thinking (person-centric view), or he is more or less situationally “happens in the right place” (person-opportunity view). We extend traditional cantillonian notion of entrepreneurship and build our hypothesis on it. We observe subjects (self-reported entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs), involved in solving laboratory risk task. We measure left-frontal EEG asymmetry (stress) and arousal levels, as well as propensity to risk taking, using standard Balloon Analogue Risk Task (BART). We generally find that the level of propensity to risk, as well as stress and arousal levels, varies among participants according to their position in division of labour system. Patterns of stress and arousal levels in entrepreneurs differ from those of non-entrepreneurs. Our paper makes contribution to both person-sentric and individual-opportunity lines of entrepreneurship research, exploring possible ways to integrate it.
Nationalistic Bias among International Experts: Evidence from Professional Ski Jumping

Ski jumping competitions involve subjective evaluations by judges from different countries. This may lead to nationalistic bias, according to which judges assign higher scores to their compatriots. To test this claim empirically, we exploit within-performance variation of scores from all World Cup, World Championship, and Olympic Games competitions between the 2010/11 and 2016/17 seasons. Our findings confirm that judges assign significantly higher scores to their compatriots. The magnitude of this nationalistic bias is significantly higher in more corrupt countries. We do not find that judges assign significantly different scores to jumpers whose compatriots are present on the judging panel.
Early detection of sources of resistance to the fall armyworm in some tropically-adapted maize varieties in Southern Nigeria

he outbreak of fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, in Nigeria since 2016 had caused serious socio-economic problem to farmers. Twenty maize varieties adapted to the agro-ecologies of Nigeria were evaluated in five environments to identify varieties with resistance to the FAW for possible improvement and deployment. The evaluations were under artificial and natural infestation between 2017 and 2018. Data were collected weekly after infestation on severity and incidence of FAW and plant height. All trials were terminated at six weeks after sowing. Varieties SUWAN 1 SR, BR LNTP-Y C6, AMA TZBR-W C4 and TZBR ELD 4 C2 are good sources of resistance to FAW which could be used in improvement program
Two-component molecular crystals: relationship between the entropy term and the molecular volume of co-crystal formation

There are very few articles that investigate the thermodynamic formation of two-component molecular crystals. For this reason, it is difficult to conduct a statistically meaningful comparative analysis of experimentally obtained data of the entropy terms and molecular volumes of co-crystal formation. In order to realize this analysis, the entropy term was taken both from experimental data presented in the literature and from theoretical calculations by the approach we developed earlier. Linear dependences between the parameters in question have been found, which makes it possible to evaluate the entropy term of co-crystal formation knowing only the crystalline structure of the co-crystal and the individual components constituting it.
Banking Sector Intermediation Development and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria

ABSTRACT In developing economies, banks act as a conduit for the efficient mobilization of financial resources from the surplus sectors for effective allocation to the deficit sectors for productive investment that will in turn lead to economic growth. Thus, the study is aimed at evaluating whether development in the banking sector intermediation process in the form of an increase in the number of branches, credit to private sectors, intermediation efficiency and total assets stimulated economic growth in Nigeria during the period 1987⎯2018. The study employed the Johansen cointegration test, dynamic ordinary least square regression and error correction model in determining the relationship between the variables. The results of the cointegration test confirmed the existence of a long-run relationship between banking sector development indicators and economic growth in Nigeria; whereas in the short-run only number of bank branches and bank’s total assets have a positive and significant impact on economic growth, signifying that much of Nigeria’s superior growth performance is attributed to an increase in the number of bank branches and growth in the bank’s total assets. Going by the above findings, the study recommends that the Central Bank of Nigeria should monitor the activities of Commercial Banks in terms of branch distribution to ensure a wider spread and even distribution and also review the asset base of banks from time to time so as to measure up to international standards in order to increase investment and economic growth.
Faktor yang Memengaruhi Minat Muzaki dalam Membayar Zakat Melalui Kitabisa.com: Pendekatan Technology Acceptance Model dan Theory of Planned Behavior

This study aims to examine the factors that influence muzaki's interest in paying zakat through Kitabisa.com with the Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behavior approaches. In addition, this study analyzes the relationship pattern of the perceived usefulness, ease of use, attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioral control towards muzaki’s interest. The method used in this study is a quantitative method using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The analytical tool used is the SmartPLS version 3 software. The data collection technique was through distributing questionnaires with a total sample of 180 respondents. The results showed that muzaki’s interest in paying zakat through Kitabisa.com was influenced by perceptions of ease of use, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceptions of behavior control. This study proves that perceived ease of use has a significant effect on perceived usefulness. Perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use have a significant effect on attitudes. Meanwhile, perceived usefulness has no significant effect on the interest in using Kitabisa.com digital zakat services. In addition, perceptions of ease of use, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceptions of behavioral control have a significant effect on the interest in using Kitabisa.com digital zakat services.
Students and the Sea: Ocean Literacy in Tanjungpinang, Indonesia

Low levels of 'ocean literacy' has been identified in many countries and can be a barrier for citizens to engage in environmentally responsible behavior even though improving public awareness about the ocean can benefit society and the environment. This study assessed the level of knowledge, attitude, and behavior towards the ocean of students grades 10-11 (ages 15-17) in Tanjungpinang, Indonesia, a region with strong connections with the sea. A survey was used in a public school and a private school, with a total of 200 students participating in a test about ocean knowledge and a survey about ocean attitude and behavior. Many test questions were aligned with the SOLE (The Survey of Ocean Literacy and Experience) based on 'Ocean Literacy Principles' established by the Ocean Literacy Campaign in the United States. Overall, respondents possess a moderate level of knowledge, a highly positive attitude towards the ocean environment, and a moderate level category on behavior. There are significant differences: the level of behavior in terms of class level, the level of knowledge, and attitudes in terms of subject interest. There is no significant difference in knowledge between private and public schools. There is a correlation between attitude and knowledge and also between attitude and behavior
Exploring the effectiveness of total quality management in accounting education: the case of Egypt

ABSTRACT In this study, we explore actual and perceived effectiveness of accounting education (AE) pre/post the application of total quality management in Egypt, which constitutes an interesting educational context. In a mixed-methods approach, we examine the effect of applying quality measures on accounting-major senior students’ performance, measured by test scores. Then, we target various stakeholders to assess deficiencies and potential quality improvement. Using in-depth interviews and survey questionnaires, we identify eight performance-improvement dimensions for the application of quality measures in AE institutions using a sample of 513 respondents. Results show that the current practice of AE generally suffer from deficiencies that can be significantly improved by applying quality measures related to students, instructors, institution, program, facilities, training/internships, financing costs, and employer feedback. The findings are relevant to educators and policymakers seeking to sustain competitive advantage of graduates in a fiercely competitive market. We provide future avenues for research to accounting scholars.
Trade unions and the well‐being of workers

Using data on nearly 2 million respondents from the United States and Europe, we show the partial correlation between union membership and employee job satisfaction is positive and statistically significant. This runs counter to findings in the seminal work of Freeman and Borjas in the 1970s. For the United States, we show the association between union membership and job satisfaction switched from negative to positive in the 2000s. Cohorts with positive union effects over time come to dominate those with negative effects. The negative association between membership and job satisfaction is apparent in cohorts born before the 1960s but turns positive for those born between the 1960s and 1990s. Analyses for Europe since the 2000s confirm the positive association between union membership and worker well-being is apparent elsewhere. Panel estimates for the United Kingdom also find a positive relation between union membership and job satisfaction. A positive union association with other aspects of worker well-being including life satisfaction, happiness and trust is apparent in cross-sectional data for Europe. Union members are also less likely to be stressed, worried, depressed, sad or lonely. The findings have important implications for our understanding of trade unionism.
ANALISIS KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS SISWA KELAS VII SMP PADA MATERI BENTUK ALJABAR DI SMP IT NURUL HUDA BATUJAYA

Describing students' abilities in understanding mathematical concepts in class VII SMP IT Nurul Huda Batujaya in learning mathematics in algebraic forms is the aim of the study. Using a qualitative descriptive method and then data analysis, namely, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The research instrument used tests and interviews. The type of test is a description test. Judging from the results of the student's ability test on algebraic form material in understanding concepts, it is classified as low. As well as the results of interviews with students who find difficulties including: difficulty in distinguishing elements that exist in algebraic form, difficulties in substituting equations, and difficulties in arithmetic operations in algebraic forms.
Differences in MMP-2 Expression in High- and Low-Grade MPNST and its Correlation with Prognostic Factors

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a soft tissue sarcoma, which is difficult to distinguish from other spindle cell sarcomas. MPNST is hostile, with a high recurrence, and tends to metastasize hematogenously, especially to the lungs. A phase of the metastasis is a degradation of the extracellular matrix, where Matrix Metalloproteinase (MMP) plays an essential role in this process. Gelatinase-type MMP, MMP-2 and MMP-9, can degrade basal membrane and fibrillar collagen to open the invasion pathway. MMP-2 can degrade more collagen and non-collagen extracellular matrix than MMP-9. Therefore, the study aimed to see the relationship between MMP-2 overexpression and histopathological malignancy grading and other clinical prognostic variables. The study was conducted by immunohistochemical staining of MMP-2 in 39 cases, consisting of 19 cases of low-grade MPNST and 20 cases of high-grade MPNST. Subsequently, an analysis of the relationship between MMP-2 overexpression and the malignancy grading and clinical variables was performed, such as age, sex, and tumor size and location. MMP-2 overexpression was seen in 19 (95%) cases of high grade and three (15.8%) cases of low-grade MPNST (p 0.000). The study also found a significant relationship between MMP-2 overexpression and histopathology grading, which may be helpful to define the prognosis.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus a prospective observational study in coastal region of Andhra Pradesh

Background: Non alcoholic fatty liver is the most common chronic liver disease in many parts of world including India. It is strongly associated with obesity, overweight and insulin resistance. Type 2 diabetes is common condition and it regularly coexists with NAFLD. We designed to study non alcoholic fatty liver among type 2 diabetes mellitus among people of costal Andhra Pradesh and impact of this disease on metabolic profile of patients.Methods: As per selection criteria 160 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were enrolled for this study. A detailed history of patients was taken regarding demography of patients, duration of diabetes mellitus, drug history, alcohol consumption and symptoms of hepatic disorder.Results: Out of that 86 (53.75%) patients were diagnosed to be non alcoholic fatty liver disease. There was significant difference between with NAFLD and without NAFLD groups regarding FPG (mg/dl) (144.12±10.54 vs. 122.48±11.67) (p=0.0001). AST/ALT ratio was significantly lower in patients with NAFLD then without NAFLD groups (0.81±0.19 vs. 1.16±0.31) (p=0.0001). Alkaline phosphotase (IU/l) was significantly higher in patients with NAFLD then without NAFLD groups (157.83±47.21 vs. 134.24±32.76) (p=0.0004). Conclusions: In current study the prevalence of NAFLD was 53.75% among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. There was female predominance in patients with NAFLD and T2DM but in non NAFLD with T2DM has male predominance. There was significant difference between with NAFLD and without NAFLD groups regarding BMI. Hepatic parameters like AST, ALT and Alkaline phosphotase was significantly higher and AST/ALT was significantly lower in patients with NAFLD then without NAFLD groups.
Exploring perspectives on COVID-19 risk, protective behavior and control measures

Abstract Public perceptions and behaviors in relation to COVID-19 have been at the forefront of public health policy to mitigate the transmission of the infection and reduce the burden on healthcare infrastructure. This study assesses people’s perspectives towards COVID-19, especially concerning disease risk, adherence to protective measures, and the effectiveness of the imposed prevention and control measures. An explorative study based on Q-method was conducted in Erbil, the Kurdistan Region. The study involved a purposively selected sample of 40 persons representing different educational, social, and economic levels. 41 statements were extracted that covered various aspects of the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of people and their perspectives about these experiences, using 41 statements answerable with a nine-point Likert scale, with responses ranging from ‘least agree’ to ‘most agree’. Data analysis involved a by-person factor analysis using PQMethod 2.35. Three distinct viewpoints and one consensus perspective were identified. Viewpoint 1, confidence and adherence to protective measures, centers on compliance with the main protective measures, the seriousness of COVID-19, and the effectiveness of the public health preventive measures. Viewpoint 2, apprehensiveness and noncompliance, focuses on extreme apprehension from the disease and concerns about the public health policies against COVID-19. Viewpoint 3, inattentive, emphasizes the lack of awareness and adherence to protective measures by the people and the ineffectiveness of the public health preventive measures. The primary aspects distinguishing the three viewpoints included risk perception, protective behavioral response, and public health preventive measures. Risk perception can potentially guide appropriate protective behavior. To strengthen preventive measures and comply with protective behaviors, different approaches that can address the needs of different groups of people are required. The focus should be on increasing risk awareness, reducing anxiety, and explaining the justification and effectiveness of public health policy preventive measures.
Increasing Public Confidence In Accessing Public Safety Center-119 Services Through First Aid Training

Background: Emergency conditions in Indonesia can be caused by the vulnerability of disasters, accidents and diseases that threaten life or cause disability in humans. Emergency conditions require immediate assistance to prevent death and disability. The community as the first helper holds a very important key to the safety of individuals who are experiencing emergency conditions. Not all people are familiar with the PSC-119 service. The results of the preliminary study also showed that most of the respondents expressed lack of confidence because they had never received any socialization or training on how to provide first aid. Methods: a form of experimental research with a pretest-posttest model, with intervention towards respondents related to actions in first aid training. Respondents in this study were 217 special lay people. The sampling technique in this study was random sampling by distributing invitations to special lay people in the city of Surakarta, consisting of members of the Voluntary Corps, health cadres and Linmas Kelurahan at Surakarta City. The data analysis technique used a t test Results: There was an increase in the value between the pretest and posttest of 12.2 and the result of different test (t test) shows the value of Sig. (2-tailed) is 0.00. Conclusion: There was an increase in community confidence in accessing PSC-119 services after first aid training was carried out for victims with significant emergency conditions.
Populism and emotions: Italian political leaders’ communicative strategies to engage Facebook users

Populist ideology and emotions are being increasingly adopted by political leaders as communicative tools to drive attention and gain consent. Populism appears to be intimately related to emotions due to its own emotional charge when appealing to the people or blaming ‘others’. Analysing the Facebook timelines of Italy's main political leaders during the 2018 general election campaign, we found that only negative emotions are associated to populist ideology although they are less frequently adopted by leaders. Emotional appeals, especially negative ones, emerged as a more successful strategy for triggering users’ interactions and reactions than populist ideology. Going negative appears to be the best strategy for gaining visibility on Facebook. Quite unexpectedly, love reactions are influenced by blaming the ‘dangerous others’, while angry reactions are not affected by the presence of populist references. Our results lead us to hypothesise that when emotions run high, populist ideology takes a slight step back.
Developing Picture Storybook in The Human Excretory System Concepts for Improving Students’ Interests Science Learning

The excretion system are completely abstractive and complex, so it is desirable a tool that can visualize the excretion process and enable students to understand the modules well. The using of picture storybook is potential to increase the interest and activities of students. The response is a measurable reaction produced by somebody in analyzing an object that can generate an attitude. So, the purpose of this study is to investigate students’ responses to the picture storybook as a part of the teaching material which can facilitate students' thinking. This study involved the seven steps: the introduction, planning, and development of the initial product, initial field trial, revision on the main product, field trial, and revision on the operational product. The field trial was conducted to determine students’ responses to the dimension of cognitive, affective, and conative aspects through exploring three secondary schools around Pontianak, Indonesia. Subjects in this study were students in grade 8 who had been educated with an excretion system with a total number of three students in each school for the initial field trials; while there were 12 students from each school for the main field trials. Instruments used in this study were a validation paper and a student response form. The results of the initial field trial showed the cognitive aspects (84.57%); the affective aspects (89.38%); and the conative aspects (89.46%). The implication of this research was about the possibility to use a picture storybook for increasing students' interests in science learning that we examined by the subject categories