Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
School Citizenship Education Through YPAR: What Works? A Mixed-Methods Study in Italy

The aim of this study was to assess the quality of the processes of a Youth-led Participatory Action Research (YPAR) citizenship education project by examining a 2-year intervention that involved 43 Italian high school students. We collected qualitative data (focus groups with students and interviews with teachers) to capture participants’ perspectives, as well as longitudinal quantitative data to monitor the process over time (assessing school climate, perceived quality of participation, and group participation norms). The results revealed that YPAR was successful in reducing hierarchy, facilitating group activities, and recognizing youth voice, thus changing students’ perception of their school environment and views on participation and active citizenship. The intervention also changed teachers’ perceptions of students. YPAR proved to be a suitable option for citizenship education in school.
Minor Treatments Can Play a Significant Role in Preserving Natural Habitats and Protected Species on the Shore of a Central European Lake

Semi-natural grasslands were previously established through traditional land use and maintained by active management, but their extension nowadays is declining rapidly, particularly in areas that also have tourism potential. In parallel, the conservation value of the remaining areas is increasing. The shore of Lake Balaton is a particularly good example, as Lake Balaton is an area highly affected by tourism, yet there have been valuable habitats able to survive and provide refuge for many vulnerable, protected species. Fortunately, we have reliable information about the vegetation of the area from two decades ago. Comparing these data with our recent surveys we investigated the changes in habitats and the distribution of protected plant species in connection with the active conservation treatments such as grazing or cutting. Our results show that in areas where treatments are still ongoing, protected plant species are more likely to survive, or even other species can appear, which is in clear contrast with conditions experienced in abandoned areas, where at least seven protected species have disappeared. According to our results, minor, but appropriately chosen and well-executed management interventions, can help in the long-term maintenance of species-rich habitats and improving the conservation status of threatened species.
Design of a Bidirectional Wireless Power Transfer System for Vehicle‐to‐Home Applications

Energy storage plays a fundamental role in balancing the power fluctuations induced by the distributed generation of renewable energy sources. In this scenario, electric vehicles can strongly contribute to exchange power with the grid through their on-board batteries. When the vehicle is parked, the battery can be discharged, injecting active power into the grid, provided that its state of charge will be restored before vehicle utilization. This paper presents a comprehensive step-by-step design of a wireless charger for a Vehicle-to-Home application. The design procedure begins from the constraints disposed by the Italian reference technical rules for Low Voltage utilities and by the standard SAE J2954 for Wireless Power Transfer for electric vehicles. The selection of the output power of the battery is followed by the power sizing of each stage of the bidirectional wireless charger.
EFFECT OF TADALAFIL ADD-ON THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS DUE TO BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA REFRACTORY TO TAMSULOSIN MONOTHERAPY: RANDOMIZED, CONTROLLED TRIAL

Background: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-malignant hyperplasia of prostatic cells.Most of patients with BPH present with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). LUTS and BPH are highly prevalent entities in aging men. Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of fixed-dose combination therapy of Tamsulosin 0.4 mg plus Tadalafil 5mg versus Tamsulosin 0.4mg, plus placebo once daily in the treatment of patients with LUTS related to BPH whose were refractory to tamsulosin monotherapy. Patients and Methods: In this randomized controlled clinical study, carried out at Al-Azhar University Hospitals, 80 patients complaining of LUTS related to BPH were randomly divided into two equal groups. Fortypatients received fixed-dose combinations therapy of Tamsulosin 0.4mg/day and tadalafil 5mg /day for 6 months (group A), and forty patients received Tamsulosin 0.4mg plus placebo/day for 6 months (group B). The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), Qmax, Post void residual urine (PVRU) and International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) score used at baseline before starting treatment, at 3 months and 6 months to assess the efficacy in both groups. Results: With combination therapy group, there was significant improvement in IPSS score P value (<0.001), significant increase in Qmax P value (<0.001), and significant decrease in PVRU P value (<0.001) compared with placepo group. IIEF- 5 score changes showed no statistically significant difference between bothgroups (P value) (0.102) in tadalafil group. Conclusion: The fixed-dose combination of Tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day and Tadalafil 5 mg/day are significantly superior to Tamsulosin 0.4 mg/day plus placebo for the treatment of LUTS related to BPH whose were refractory to tamsulosin, supporting favorable benefit-risk balance of the fixed-dose combinations therapy for the treatment of LUTS related to BPH because of its synergistic effects, well toleration and safety.
Impacts of crop residues on soil health: a review

ABSTRACT Crop residues are mainly post-harvest remains of agriculture. The organic matters, nutrients, and hollow structures of crop residues enable them to be applied in agriculture. In this review, we summarize the impacts of crop residues on soil health. Crop residue returning is beneficial to soil physicochemical properties. Soil water content, total porosity, aggregate stability, cation exchange capability (CEC), organic carbon, phosphorus, and potassium all increased after being amended with crop residues. The negative effects of allelochemicals from crop residues on crop growth can be adjusted by crop residue returning management. The rice straw has positive impacts on soil microbial properties. Besides, crop residue play a crucial part in soil remediation. Crop residues as soil amendments have inhibitory effects on some heavy metals, organic pollutants, and pathogens. They can also alleviate the pressure of saline-alkali soil. Finally, we provide some suggestions for improving soil health with crop residues.
Pengaruh Religiusitas Terhadap Minat Pembelian Produk Halal

Penelitian ini tentang pembelian produk halal, tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh religiusitas terhadap minat pembelian produk halal. Metode yang dilakukan adalah kuantitatif dengan pendekatan survey. Populasi yang digunakan adalah seseorang yang pernah berbelanja produk makanan CNI Street Food di Jakarta Barat. Sampel penelitian ini berjumlah 125 orang yang diambil dengan cara Purposive sampling . Teknik analisis datanya menggunakan uji T, koefisien determinan serta dilanjutkan dengan analisis regresi linear sederhana. Berdasarkan hasil analisis data yang dilihat dari hasil analisis regresi linear sederhana menunjukan persamaan Y = 23,702 + 0,834X, yaitu terdapat pengaruh atau perubahan antara religiusitas terhadap minat pembelian produk halal dibuktikan dengan nilai T untuk Religiusitas 8,033 > 1,979 signifikasi 0,0 < 0,05. Koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,391 yang berarti 39,1 % minat pembelian masyarakat terhadap produk halal untuk konsumsinya dijelaskan oleh variabel tersebut. Sedangkan sisanya 60,9 % dijelaskan oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti. Kata Kunci: Religiusitas; Minat Pembelian; Produk Halal
Proper Partial Pressure of Arterial Oxygen for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury

Background The partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) is critical to the outcome of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, it is not clear what range of PaO2 should be maintained to improve patient outcome. The aim of this study was to explore the PaO2 value needed in the acute phase of TBI and provide new evidence for clinical practice. Material/Methods A total of 153 patients with TBI were enrolled retrospectively. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted on sex, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score on admission, PaO2 within 6 h of admission, oxygenation index, and other factors. The Glasgow Outcome Score (GOS) of the patient at discharge was used as an indicator of outcome. The good outcome group had GOS ≥4, and the poor outcome group had GOS <4. Results The 153 patients were divided into a good outcome group (n=62) and poor outcome group (n=91). There was a significant difference in sex, admission GCS, surgery, airway status, PaO2, and oxygen index within 6 h of admission between the 2 groups. Logistic regression analysis showed that PaO2 <60 mmHg, male sex, and admission GCS score of 3 to 12 were independent risk factors for a poor outcome. Conclusions Patients with TBI having PaO2 <60 mmHg within 6 h after admission were more likely to have poor outcomes. The upper limit value of PaO2 that affects the outcome of TBI in patients has not been found.
Prevalence of von Willebrand Disease among Nigerian Youths in Ibadan, South-Western Nigeria

Introduction: Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the commonest inherited bleeding disorder worldwide. The prevalence of VWD in African or Nigerian population is however not known. Objective: To determine the prevalence of VWD among apparently healthy youths in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. Materials and Method: This was a descriptive, analytical, cross-sectional study, in which one hundred and eighty-two participants who met the inclusion criteria and who consented to partake in the study were recruited. Blood samples were taken for some hematological parameters. VWF:ag levels and factor VIII levels were determined by ELISA method using SPAN VWF and SPAN Factor VIII ELISA kits respectively. Results: Participants were aged 15 to 35 years with mean age of 22.96 ± 4.22 years. Majority (75.8%) were in the age range 20 to 24 years. Ninety-six (52.7%) of them were males while 86 (47.3%) were females. The prevalence of VWD in this study was 2.2%. The levels of VWF: Ag correlated positively well with FVIII antigen level (r = 0.487, p = 0.0001). Conclusion: The prevalence of VWD is 2.2% among apparently healthy youths in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. There was a strong statistical relationship between the VWF:Ag level and FVIII antigen level (p = 0.0001).
Phenylpropanoids, lignan glucosides, feruloyltyramines, and flavonoid
 glycosides, as antioxidative compounds from aerial parts of Suaeda
 japonica

Sixteen antioxidative compounds were purified and isolated from the aerial parts of Suaeda japonica by column chromatography using Amberlite XAD-2 and octadecylsilane columns and high-performance liquid chromatography. These compounds, esculin (1), citrusin D (2), scopolin (3), cichoriin (4), isorhamnetin 3-O-rutinoside-7-O-βD-glucopyranoside (5), 3'-methoxytaxifolin 7-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (6), (+)-lyoniresinol 3a-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (7), (2R,3R,4S)-isolariciresinol 3a-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (8), N-cis-feruloyltyramine 4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (9), N-cis-feruloylmethoxytyramine 4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (10), trans-icariside H1 (11), cis-icariside H1 (12), N-transferuloyltyramine 4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (13), rutin (14), kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside (15), and narcissin (16), were identified for the firtst time in S. japonica. The structures of these compounds were determined by mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic analyses. Among the compounds, 14 showed the highest 1,1-diphenyl2-picrylhydrazyl free radical-scavenging activity and 8 exhibited the highest reactive oxygen species-scavenging activity in Huh7 cells.
Tile drainage causes flashy streamflow response in Ohio watersheds

Artificial subsurface (tile) drainage is used to increase trafficability and crop yield in much of the Midwest due to soils with naturally poor drainage. Tile drainage has been researched extensively at the field scale, but knowledge gaps remain on how tile drainage influences the streamflow response at the watershed scale. The purpose of this study is to analyse the effect of tile drainage on the streamflow response for 59 Ohio watersheds with varying percentages of tile drainage and explore patterns between the Western Lake Erie Bloom Severity Index to streamflow response in heavily tile‐drained watersheds. Daily streamflow was downloaded from 2010 to 2019 and used to calculated mean annual peak daily runoff, mean annual runoff ratio, the percent of observations in which daily runoff exceeded mean annual runoff (TQmean), baseflow versus stormflow percentages, and the streamflow recession constant. Heavily‐drained watersheds (>40% of watershed area) consistently reported flashier streamflow behaviour compared to watersheds with low percentages of tile drainage (<15% of watershed area) as indicated by significantly lower baseflow percentages, TQmean, and streamflow recession constants. The mean baseflow percent for watersheds with high percentages of tile drainage was 20.9% compared to 40.3% for watersheds with low percentages of tile drainage. These results are in contrast to similar research regionally indicating greater baseflow proportions and less flashy hydrographs (higher TQmean) for heavily‐drained watersheds. Stormflow runoff metrics in heavily‐drained watersheds were significantly positively correlated to western Lake Erie algal bloom severity. Given the recent trend in more frequent large rain events and warmer temperatures in the Midwest, increased harmful algal bloom severity will continue to be an ecological and economic problem for the region if management efforts are not addressed at the source. Management practices that reduce the streamflow response time to storm events, such as buffer strips, wetland restoration, or drainage water management, are likely to improve the aquatic health conditions of downstream communities by limiting the transport of nutrients following storm events.
Good volatility, bad volatility, and time series return predictability

We propose a least squares estimator weighted by a combination of lagged realized semivariances related to positive and negative returns (WLS-CRS) and use univariate models alone and in combination to reveal significant return predictability. For an investor with a mean-variance preference who allocates a portfolio based on an equal-weighted combination of WLS-CRS model forecasts, the annual certainty equivalent return is 242.8 basis points higher than that received by an investor whose portfolio is allocated based on historical average forecasts. In forecasting stock returns, WLS-CRS estimates outperform the popular ordinary least squares estimates in both statistical and economic evaluation frameworks. WLS-CRS also outperforms estimators based on least squares weighted by lagged realized volatility. We further demonstrate the dominant role of negative return semivariance in improved forecasting performance. Our main findings hold through several robustness checks, including alternative validation samples, different risk aversion coefficients, and various forecast combinations.
Dynamic spillover effect and hedging between the gold price and key financial assets. New evidence from Vietnam

ABSTRACT This study investigates the interlinkage of gold markets and Vietnamese asset classes at multiple investment horizons using a hybrid wavelet-based VAR-GARCH-BEKK approach. The findings show that the spillover effects between time series are time-varying across various wavelet scales in terms of direction and strength. The connectedness for various market pairs is weak in the short run but eventually strengthened towards the long run. We also analyse the multiscale behaviour of hedge ratio for optimal portfolio allocation decisions, which decompose volatility spillovers, allowing investors to adapt their hedging strategies.
The Modulation of Auxin-Responsive Genes, Phytohormone Profile, and Metabolomic Signature in Leaves of Tomato Cuttings Is Specifically Modulated by Different Protein Hydrolysates

Protein hydrolysates (PHs) are employed in agriculture to increase the sustainability of farming systems, with positive results on crop productivity and response against environmental stressors. Nevertheless, the molecular mechanism(s) triggered by their specific activity is not clearly understood. In this work, five PHs obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis of different vegetal protein sources were tested for their root-promoting activity on tomato cuttings. All the treatments improved both root length and number when compared to negative controls. Distinctive metabolomic signatures were highlighted in response to treatments, indicating the triggering of different molecular processes in leaf tissues of tomato cuttings. PHs differentially modulated the biosynthesis of plant stress-protectants, such as alkaloids and phenylpropanoids. Moreover, metabolites involved in phytohormone biosynthesis were significantly impacted. In this context, a clear modulation of several compounds related to auxin homeostasis was observed. In addition, the differential modulation of SlIAA2 and SlIAA9 genes, which are involved in the IAA signalling pathway, might further suggest the auxin-like activity elicited by the PHs tested. Here we provide evidence that PHs can impact plant molecular level, positively affecting root development, most likely by affecting the signalling cascades activated in leaf tissues. The biostimulant activity was sustained by PH-specific response at the molecular level, likely ascribable to their heterogeneous botanical origins. In fact, our findings did not point out a clear universal response to PHs, and specific effects are to be investigated.
Impacting Factors of Dividend Policy in Indonesian Banking Sector

ABSTRACT. Further research is needed on the implementation of dividend policy in emerging market. This phenomenon exists as there is no “one-size-fits-all” dividend policy evaluation factor that is applicable in every business sector. This study explores firms’ specific factors with the variables of corporate governance, firm size, and firm profitability along with economical phenomenon factor with the variable of inflation towards dividend policy at once. The data documentation techniques is secondary data collection from The Indonesia Stock Exchange, Bank Indonesia, journals, articles, and scientific papers. The data collected was coded and analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences). The result shows that dividend policy is affected by both internal (firm-specific factor) and external (economical phenomenon) stimuli. However, it is deduced from the tests results that there is a stronger impact arise from the internal factor; in comparison to the otherwise.
Knowledge and Practices of School Team Members Regarding Injuries Prevention among Disabled Children

Background: Injury is the most common health problems among disabled children and itsprevention has received increased attention recently. The aim of the study: Was to assessknowledge and practices of school team members regarding injury prevention among disabledchildren . Research design: Descriptive analytical design was utilized to conduct this study.Setting: This study was conducted in three schools for disabled children in Al-fikria school formental retardation students, Alamal School for deaf and dumb students, and Elnour School forblindness students. Sample: All team members in the selected schools (289 members) wereincluded in the study. Tools: Data was collected by using two tools I): An interviewingquestionnaire to assess a): Personal data of school team members. b): school team members 'knowledge about disability and injuries. c): Team members' practices as reported related to firstaids of injuries. II): An observational checklist to assess environmental safety and sanitaryconditions. Results: There were 78.2% of the school team members did not receive any trainingcourses about first aid before, 53.6% of the school team member had average knowledge aboutschool injuries, 59.9% of the studied school team members had unsatisfactory practices towards thefirst aids of injuries and 100% of schools environment were safe and sanitary. Conclusion: Therewere highly statistically significant relations between the team members’ educational level and theirtotal knowledge, also between the team members training courses and their total practices.Recommendations: Health education and training programs should be developed and implementedto upgrade school team members’ knowledge and practices toward injury prevention to disabledchildren.
An Empirical Assessment of the Exchange Rate Pass-through in Mozambique

Determining the magnitude and speed of the exchange rate passthrough (ERPT) to inflation has been of paramount importance for policy-makers in developed and emerging economies. This paper estimates the exchange rate passthrough in Mozambique using econometric techniques on a sample spanning from 2001 to 2019. Results suggest that the ERPT is assymetric, sizable and fast, with 50 percent of the exchange rate variations passing through to prices in less than six months. Policy-makers should continue to pursue low and stable inflation and develop a strong track record of prudent macroeconomic policies for the ERPT to decline.
COVID-19 and remote learning: experiences of parents supporting children with special needs and disability during the pandemic

ABSTRACT The closure of school buildings due to COVID-19 created a challenge for parents and teachers supporting children’s remote learning. This paper presents findings of a study that explored whether parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) experienced an unusually challenging period and what obstacles they faced. An online survey was sent to parents during the first (March–June 2020) and second (January–March 2021) lockdowns in England: a total of 141 voluntary participants responded. Thematic data analysis identified three significant themes: Infrastructure (Quality and efficacy of resources; Access to school’s virtual learning environment); Impact on parent (Perceived lack of ability or understanding; Relationships; Time; Mental health); Impact on child (Reduced stress and anxiety; Need for routine). Recommendations for schools include collaborating with parents to ensure children with SEND achieve greater equality and inclusivity in educational provision, by developing blended models for in-school and remote learning.