Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Women’s peer to peer support inside a jail support group

Social support plays an integral role in health and well-being. Behind bars, support from peers on the inside is also beneficial, facilitating prosocial behavior, sobriety, coping mechanisms, and re-entry success. Social support frequently is delivered through supportive communication. However, it is not clear how such communication is enacted, as the majority of studies relies upon participants’ recollections of supportive communication during a past crisis. The current study analyzed conversation among women participating in a jail support group to determine how supportive communication was enacted. Working with an abductive framework, the analysis found six forms of supportive communication: 1) legitimizing problems, behaviors, and perceptions; 2) advising on practical and logistical issues; 3) soothing and reassuring; 4) clarifying the problem; 5) esteem-building; and 6) emotion-expressing. Findings are novel in that they broaden our understanding of how communicative support is delivered while an individual is experiencing distress; while receivers and givers of supportive communication are both experiencing distress; and in the context of a jail. This study suggests efforts to enhance jailed women’s support of one another should be undertaken, largely by implementing peer support groups and training facilitators in effective communication techniques.
Differences between Isotropic and Self-Nucleated PCL Melts Detected by Dielectric Experiments

Melt memory effects on polymer crystallization are commonly reported in the literature, even when they are not completely understood. In particular, the exact nature of the melt heterogeneities that cause an enhanced nucleation (i.e., the “self-nuclei”) is unknown. This is partly due to sensitivity limitations of the experimental techniques employed to study melt memory. In this work, the melt memory effect of semicrystalline polymers is studied for the first time by dielectric measurements. Polycaprolactones of two different molecular weights have been investigated. Isotropic or self-nucleated melt states are obtained, at a given experimental temperature, by cooling from the isotropic melt or heating from the semicrystalline solid, respectively. A detectable decrease in electrical permittivity is obtained for a self-nucleated melt, consistent with the presence of molecular dipoles with restricted mobility in the case of samples displaying crystalline memory. The volume fraction of repeating units involve.
Language Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury Patient by LORETA Z-Score Neurofeedback: A Single-Case Study

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) creates a variety of sequelae such as aphasia that can be highly challenging for clinicians when developing rehabilitation interventions. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of LORETA z -score neurofeedback (LZNFB) on language performance for a 21-year-old male suffering from aphasia following TBI. To this end, LZNFB was applied while focusing on the language network for 15 sessions. The study used an experimental design with a pre–post comparison. Baseline and posttreatment comparisons were made on qEEG/LORETA metrics, aphasia symptoms, working memory, and attention. The results indicated clinical improvements in language, working memory, and attention performances after 15 sessions of LZNFB. Our findings suggest that LZNFB may have the potential to aid language performance among those with TBI.
An analysis on fraud tendency of village government officials

This research aims to analyze the influence of information asymmetry, religiosity, organizational culture, and regulatory enforcement toward fraud tendency of village government officials. This study employed a survey approach as the method to obtain data. Regression analysis was used to test the proposed hypotheses. From seventy-one respondents working as village government administrators in thirty-five villages in Magetan Regency, East Java Province, this study has found that information asymmetry, religiosity, organizational culture, and regulatory enforcement significantly affect the village government officials’ tendency to commit fraud.
Temporal changes in the wolf Canis lupus diet in Wigry National Park (northeast Poland)

Earlier studies have indicated that consumption of beavers Castor ssp. by wolves Canis lupus varies seasonally and is influenced by rainfall affecting water levels. Therefore, to determine whether these carnivores prey more often on beavers in drier seasons and years, we assessed the diet of wolves in Wigry National Park (NE Poland) by analysing 303 scats collected from 2017 to 2019. The most important prey of wolves in this region was the wild boar Sus scrofa (25.2% of consumed biomass), Eurasian beaver Castor fiber (24.4%) and roe deer Capreolus capreolus (24.2%). Predator niche breadth was broader in spring-summer (B = 2.24) than in autumn-winter (B = 1.32), mainly due to higher consumption of beavers (37.3% in spring-summer and 10.7% in autumn-winter). Wolves consumed more beavers (40.9%) and had the broadest niche breadth (B = 1.99) in 2019, when the annual rainfall was lowest. Our study provides further evidence that wolves prey on beavers more often in ice-free seasons and drier years.
Star architecture projects and the geographies of innovation across the construction supply chain: the case of the Elbphilharmonie

ABSTRACT The majority of literature on star architecture highlights the effects that those projects have on their respective cities and that materialize after projects have been completed. Hardly discussed are effects that (a) occur beyond the city boundaries and that (b) are triggered in the development process of such projects, especially effects of the material construction. In this paper, we focus on technical innovations triggered by star architecture and the effects that these innovations generate across the construction supply chain. Looking closely into the process of implementing the glass façade of Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie, we maintain that ambitious design forces involved actors in developing innovative solutions to secure the realization of this exceptional design at all. At the same time yet, the ambitious design leads to highly selective processes. First, regarding the selection of involved actors, only a few specialized firms worldwide are able to accomplish the required ambitious design. And second, as in consequence, only these few actors benefit from the projects by accumulating experience, knowledge, reputation and stabilizing cooperation networks. The selectivity also embraces the geography of this ecology as the same networks of specialized firms tend to carry on innovations from star architecture project to another on an international scale.
Analysis of Urban Greening Scenarios for Improving Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Neighbourhoods of Lecce (Southern Italy)

This study analyses the interactions and impacts between multiple factors i.e., urban greening, building layout, and meteorological conditions that characterise the urban microclimate and thermal comfort in the urban environment. The focus was on two neighbourhoods of Lecce city (southern Italy) characterised through field campaigns and modelling simulations on a typical hot summer day. Field campaigns were performed to collect greening, building geometry, and microclimate data, which were employed in numerical simulations of several greening scenarios using the Computational Fluid Dynamics-based and microclimate model ENVI-met. Results show that, on a typical summer day, trees may lead to an average daily decrease of air temperature by up to 1.00 °C and an improvement of thermal comfort in terms of Mean Radiant Temperature (MRT) by up to 5.53 °C and Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) by up to 0.53. This decrease is more evident when the urban greening (in terms of green surfaces and trees) is increased by 1266 m2 in the first neighbourhood and 1988 m2 in the second one, with respect to the current scenario, proving that shading effect mainly contributes to improving the urban microclimate during daytime. On the contrary, the trapping effect of heat, stored by the surfaces during the day and released during the evening, induces an increase of the spatially averaged MRT by up to 2 °C during the evenings and a slight deterioration of thermal comfort, but only locally where the concentration of high LAD trees is higher. This study contributes to a better understanding of the ecosystem services provided by greening with regard to microclimate and thermal comfort within an urban environment for several hours of the day. It adds knowledge about the role of green areas in a Mediterranean city, an important hot spot of climate change, and thus it can be a guide for important urban regeneration plans.
The Effect of Au Nanoparticle Addition on Humidity Sensing with Ultra-Small TiO2 Nanoparticles

In this paper, we investigate humidity sensing through impedance measurements with TiO2 nanoparticles (about 6 nm in diameter). The transient behavior and the impedance spectra are measured and interpreted from the theoretical point of view. Large responses are shown especially in the relative humidity range from 30% to 80%, which are essentially explained by condensation in the nanopores. The effect of the addition of Au nanoparticles is investigated and as expected, the Au/TiO2 interfaces allow for dramatically reducing the sensing film response time and above all, its recovery time; moreover, it seems to favor condensation when the relative humidity overcomes 70%.
Application of biochar in mitigation of negative effects of salinity stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

ABSTRACT Salinity is a major abiotic stress that affects crop production throughout the world. Biochar is an activated carbon soil conditioner that can alleviate the negative impacts of salinity. The research was conducted to evaluate the ameliorative effect of 1% and 2% of biochar application on wheat seed germination and growth attributes under salinity. Both levels of biochar improved the germination and growth conditions under salinity; however, 2% biochar level was more effective compared to 1% level. Root and shoot length increased up to 23% and11% with 2% biochar, respectively. The maximum increase of 16% and 10% in leaf water potential and osmotic potential was noted with 2% biochar at 150 mM salt. The decrease in proline content and soluble sugar at 2% biochar was 51% and 27%, respectively. Decrease in superoxide dismutase activity was 15.3% at 2% level of biochar under stress biochar mitigates the negative effects of salinity and improved wheat productivity.
Septic acute Tenosynovitis of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Complicating a Lower Limb Erysipelas

Erysipelas is the most common bacterial dermal-hypodermal acute not necrotizing infection [1,2]. Its evolution is usually mild but can be complicated mainly by local abscess or necrosis [3-7]. In this context osteo-articular complications and septic acute tenosynovitis are rarely described in the literature with a rate of 1.2% [3]. We report in the light of a literature review a case of recurrent erysipelas of the leg in a young patient of 29 years complicated by septic acute tenosynovitis of the flexor hallucis longus (FHL), to remind this complication mainly observed in severe forms of erysipelas which is not the case of our patient.
Biological Activities of Ethanol Extract from Karanda (Carissa carandas L.) Fruits

Carissa carandas L. fruits are is contain high amount of iron, vitamin C and pectin. These fruits have been applied for folk medicine in the reliving of human disorders; and reported for its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and lipase 1 activity. Aims of this study were to determine antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammation activities of ethanol extract from karanda fruits. Fresh fruits were cleaned, air dried, and extracted with 95% ethanol by maceration. Total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid measurements (TFC) of karanda fruit extract was determined by Folin–Ciocalteu reagent and colorimetric method. 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), nitric oxide (NO) radical scavenging and lipid peroxidation inhibition activity of extract was evaluated and compared with ascorbic acid and a-tocopherol, respectively. In vitro inflammatory activity was evaluated by monitoring of degraded-albumin reduction and compared with diclofenac diethylammonium. Anti-microbial activity of was evaluated against pathogenic bacteria, Streptococcus mutans, and Staphylococcus aureus; and pathogenic yeasts, Candida albicans by disc diffusion method. TPC and TFC of ethanol extract were 11.39±0.18 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/g and 9.15±1.31 mg quercetin equivalent (QE)/g, respectively. DPPH and NO radical scavenging activities of karanda fruit extract were preferable (IC50 = 0.56±0.05 and 50.95±14.29 mg/ml). However, this extract was poorly inhibited lipid peroxidation (IC50 > 1,000 mg/ml), and lack of anti-inflammation activity. Karanda fruit extract was slightly inhibited S. mutans and S. aureus, therefore there was unable to inhibited C. albicans. The results may support application of karanda fruit for oral anti-septic and sore-throat relieving herb.
Systemic Anticoagulation is Associated With Decreased Mortality in COVID-19 Patients: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study

Background: Accumulating evidence has revealed that coagulopathy and widespread thrombosis in the lung are common in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This raises questions about the efficacy and safety of systemic anticoagulation (AC) in COVID-19 patients. Method: This single-center, retrospective, cohort study unselectively reviewed 2272 patients with COVID-19 admitted to the Tongji Hospital between Jan 25 and Mar 23, 2020. Propensity score-matching between patients adjusted for potential covariates was carried out with the patients divided into two groups depending on whether or not they had received AC treatment (AC group, ³7 days of treatment; non-AC group, no treatment). This yielded 164 patients in each group. Result: In-hospital mortality of the AC group was significantly lower than that of the non-AC group (14.0% vs. 28.7%, P =0.001). Treatment with AC was associated with a significantly lower probability of in-hospital death (adjusted HR=0.273, 95% CI, 0.154 to 0.484, P<0.001). The incidence of major bleeding and thrombocytopenia in the two groups was not significantly different. Subgroup analysis showed the following factors were associated with a significantly lower in-hospital mortality in patients who had received AC treatment; severe cases (13.2% vs. 24.6%, P=0.018), critical cases (20.0% vs 82.4%, P=0.003), patients with a D-dimer level ≥0.5 μg/mL (14.8% vs. 33.8, P<0.001), and moderate (16.7% vs. 60.0%, P=0.003) or severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) cases at admission (33.3% vs. 86.7%, P=0.004). During the hospital stay, critical cases (38.3% vs. 76.7%, P<0.001) and severe ARDS cases (36.5% vs. 76.3%, P<0.001) who received AC treatment had significantly lower in-hospital mortality. Conclusions: AC treatment decreases the risk of in-hospital mortality, especially in critically ill patients, with no additional significant, major bleeding events or thrombocytopenia being observed.Trials registration - ChiCTR2000039855
PU composites based on different types of textile fibers

In this study polyurethane (PU) residues were mixed with residues of textile fibers (cotton, wool and synthetic fibers up to 70 wt/wt) to produce 100% recycled composites. In addition, the effect of the type of fiber on the performance of the ensuing composites was evaluated. The presence of fibers showed similar effect on the density, reducing the density in the 5.5-9.0% range. In a similar manner, the addition of fillers decreased their thermal conductivity. The 70 wt/wt wool composite presented 38.1% lower thermal conductivity when compared to the neat matrix, a reduction that was similar for the other type of fibers. Moreover, the presence of fillers yields stiffer materials, especially in the case of the Wool based composites, which with 70 wt/wt of filler content increased the tensile modulus of the ensuing material 3.4 times. This was attributed to the aspect ratio and stiffness of this type of fiber. Finally, the high-water absorption and lower thermal stability observed, especially in the case of the natural fibers, was associated with the hydrophilic nature of fibers and porosity of composites. Overall, the results suggest that these textile-based composites are suitable for construction and automotive applications, with the advantage of being produced from 100% recycled raw-materials, without compromised performance.
ESP VIRTUAL LEARNING MEDIA EVALUATION: A CASE OF ENGLISH FOR RESTAURANT WORKERS

The development of technology recently demands a shift in the English language teaching and learning process, and to support the independence of language learning, virtual learning becomes an option to bridge the need for technology integration and open-learning access from the internet. This research aimed at finding out the learning media evaluation for teaching English for restaurant workers through virtual learning, i.e. video, podcast, virtual simulation, and PowerPoint presentations. This research was carried out by conducting qualitative research. The data were collected using questionnaires to 57 students in a vocational education institution and an interview with several selected students to clarify and to confirm their unclear statements on the questionnaire. The data were then analyzed by calculating the frequency of students’ responses and classifying the responses toward the learning media application in virtual learning. As a result, it was found that video becomes the most preferable learning media and PowerPoint Presentations become the least preferable learning media in virtual learning for English for restaurant workers. The results also indicated that the mode of the video was more attractive and understandable since it could combine both audio and visual aids in the learning process, and support the students’ skill enhancement. Meanwhile, the single-mode PowerPoint Presentations were less attractive for the students and led them to boredom. Henceforth, the English teachers and lecturers who teach English for Specific Purposes are suggested to provide more video simulations on virtual learning platform to support the engagement of the teaching and learning activities.
Adsorption Followed by Plasma Assisted Catalytic Conversion of Toluene into CO2 on Hopcalite in an Air Stream

The abatement of toluene was studied in a sequential adsorption-plasma catalysis (APC) process. Within this process, Hopcalite was used as bifunctional material: as adsorbent (storage stage) and as catalyst via the oxidation of adsorbed toluene (discharge stage). It was observed that the desorption and oxidation activity of the adsorbed toluene was significantly affected the process variables. In addition, the adsorption time influenced the CO2 selectivity and CO2 yield by changing the interaction between the catalyst and the plasma generated species. At least four APC sequences were performed for each examined condition suggesting that Hopcalite is very stable under plasma exposure during all the sequences. Consequently, these results could contribute to advance the plasma–catalyst system with an optimal VOC oxidation efficiency. The catalytic activity, amount of toluene adsorbed, amount of toluene desorbed and product formation have been quantified by FT-IR. Moreover, the catalyst was characterized by XRD, H2-TPR, N2 adsorption–desorption analysis and XPS. Hopcalite shows a good CO2 selectivity and CO2 yield when the APC process is performed with an adsorption time of 20 min and a plasma treatment with a discharge power of 46 W which leads to a low energy cost of 11.6 kWh·m−3 and energy yields of toluene and CO2 of 0.18 (±0.01) g·kWh−1 and 0.48 (±0.06) g·kWh−1 respectively.
Critical social literacy: Media engagement as an exercise of power

While recognition of the need for teacher education in media literacy is not new, in the context of social media it is growing. What we offer is an approach to critical media literacy for teachers—what we call critical social literacy (CSL)—that treats media as a venue for the operation of power. By distinguishing between “power-over,” “power-to,” and “power-with” (Allen, 1999/2018), we explore how media engagement in the classroom can support teaching for social justice. Based on a materialist ontology of media, CSL invites interrogation of how power operates through media texts as cultural artifacts to be decoded; as symbolic communication that facilitates social interaction; and as the product of social relations and the practices those relations afford. We trace this power to relations and practices that produce media messages, through technology that enables human actors to disseminate meaning across disparate and geographically dispersed sites. Using Disney fairy tales, we illustrate how classroom activities informed by CSL take media literacy beyond the critique of domination by corporate media. Through media engagement, students can exercise their power to resist, challenge and transform media culture promoting exclusion and marginalization of social groups, while also recognizing extra-textual processes that sustain this culture.
Evaluating Performance of Cherry and Slicer Tomato Cultivars in Greenhouse and Open Field Conditions: Yield and Fruit Quality

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is one of the most extensively cultivated horticultural crops in the world. Factors such as yield, size, taste, and lycopene content are important criteria that may impact the selection of tomato cultivars for different production systems. The aim of the current study was to evaluate different slicer and cherry tomato cultivars for production under greenhouse and open field conditions. Three cultivars of slicer (BHN 964, Trust, and Geronimo) and cherry (BHN 268, Favorita, and Sakura) tomatoes were tested using randomized complete block design in 2019 and 2020. Results showed that the performance of tested cultivars differed under greenhouse verses open field conditions. Among cherry tomato cultivars in 2020, BHN 268 and Sakura produced significantly greater yield under open field conditions, while under greenhouse conditions yield of BHN 268 was the lowest. Similarly, cherry tomato fruit size from ‘BHN 268’ and ‘Sakura’ was also significantly greater than ‘Favorita’ under field conditions, whereas under greenhouse conditions, the fruit size of ‘Sakura’ was significantly greater than both ‘BHN 268’ and ‘Favorita’. Among slicer tomato cultivars, BHN 964 produced significantly greater yield and had a greater average fruit size than the other two cultivars under greenhouse conditions in 2020 while, Geronimo produced significantly similar or larger yield and had a similar average fruit size compared with BHN 964 under open field conditions. Tomatoes produced under open field conditions were rated significantly greater for taste compared with those produced under greenhouse conditions. Lycopene content in both slicer and cherry tomato cultivars was influenced by the interaction of production type, cultivars, and harvest time. Therefore, it can be concluded that BHN 964 and Geronimo were the highest in lycopene among slicer tomato cultivars for greenhouse and open field production, respectively. Among cherry tomato cultivars, BHN 268 was the highest in lycopene for open field production and Sakura for greenhouse production. Additionally, open field–produced tomatoes taste better than greenhouse-produced tomatoes, but lycopene content may be constrained for mid- and late-season fruits due to high temperature conditions under open field conditions.