Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Explicating Environmental Patriarchy: An Examination Through Gender and Environment Perspectives

Much has been written about the relationship between women, nature and development, a relationship where women’s work, like nature, is often undervalued, in terms of acknowledging the interdependence of women and nature in preservation of environment to foster sustainable growth. Women are perceived as prominent actors in domestic chores as well as contributors to environmental rehabilitation and conservation. However, in comparison to men, their work and knowledge have often been undervalued in both environmental planning and domestic resource management. The existence of environmental patriarchy is, thereby, located at three dimensions; first, women’s exclusion from resource ownership and management; second, women’s exclusion from deliberation of indigenous knowledge; and third, gendered power relationship in society. This article explores the region-specific concerns of women built into theoretical feminist perspectives of the Western world in contrast to the Third World countries, dealt within a theoretical perspective of ecofeminism and feminist environmentalism. However, both the models leave some major theoretical questions unanswered, finally concluded in a perspective as proposed by feminist political ecology. The idea behind doing this is to take account of the various ways of conceptualizing feminist ecological theories so as to emphasize greater role of women in environmental planning and decision-making processes. By simultaneously analysing some environmental movements, it was found that women’s activism was not only sustainable but confronted other social issues and patriarchy in private domain.
Assessment of Hand Washing Practice and Associated Factors among Primary School Children in Sebeta Town Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Background: Proper hand washing is one of the simplest, most affordable and effective means of preventing the spread of infection. The aim of this study is to assess hand washing practice and associated factors among primary school children in Sebeta town. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 426 children in six primary schools in Sebeta town. Children were selected using simple random sampling technique. Data was collected using pretested self-administered questionnaire. Data was entered into EPI-info 3.5. 2 then transported to SPSS 21 version for analysis. Result: Out of total participants only one-third (32%) fulfilled the criteria of proper hand washing practice i.e., washing hand with soap always or very often before meal and after visiting toilet. Students with positive attitude were more likely to practice proper hand washing (AOR=2.29; 95%CI=1.43, 3.66). On the other hand students from rural areas were less likely to practice proper hand washing than their urban counter-part (AOR=0.53; 95%CI=0.30, 0.94). Conclusion: Small proportion of children practiced proper hand washing behavior before meal and after toilet. Place of residency and attitude, were significantly associated with hand washing practice. Therefore, further modification of attitude by focusing on children living rural area is recommended.
Revisiting the scientific habits of mind scale for socio-scientific issues in the Indonesian context

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable scale measuring the Indonesians’ scientific habits of mind (SHOM) levels via the SSIs in context. The sample of the study consisted of 658 Indonesian people (aged 18–68 years; 385 females and 273 males; mean age: 35.5) randomly drawn from 3 districts of Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. To ensure content validity, the researchers matched SHOM (mistrust of arguments from authority, open-mindedness, scepticism, rationality, objectivity, suspension of belief, and curiosity) with the SSIs in the Indonesian context. A group of experts and a pilot study with 10 lay people ensured face validity. Concurrent validity was verified via independent samples t-test. To conﬁrm convergent and discriminant validity, conﬁrmatory factor analysis, and reliability values were calculated. Because the ﬁnal version (33 items) of the SHOM scale has high validity in content, face, convergent, discriminant, and concurrent, it provides valid conclusions based on the theoretical constructs for the sub-scales. This suggests that the SHOM scale may be adapted or improved for SSIs in different contexts.
Patterns of Philanthropic Gifts Among Student-Athlete Alumni: A Case Study of a Midwest University

Abstract:The purpose of this case study was to describe the experiences of Theodore University (a pseudonym for a Midwest university) student-athlete alumni in their deciding whether to give philanthropically. A qualitative approach was used to gauge the propensity and intrinsic desires of these alumni to either give, or not give, monetary support to Theodore. Data analysis included values coding that highlighted and identified how the participants experienced the phenomenon of philanthropy. This study was designed around social exchange theory and the assumption that a series of interactions generate obligations to give monetary donations. Findings from this study included: participants who had a closer connection to the university and had been approached for a specific request to support Theodore were more likely to give, give more frequently, and give larger amounts; financial donations to Theodore were much less compared to other nonprofit organizations; participants who had strong motivations to give also felt a strong connection to their team, a coach, a faculty member, academic department, or athletic department. This study fills a gap in the recent scholarly literature about the psychology and altruism of philanthropic support of student-athlete alumni to their alma mater.
ANALISIS KESULITAN PEMAHAMAN SISWA PADA MATERI SIFAT KOLIGATIF LARUTAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN THREE-TIER MULTIPLE CHOICE DIAGNOSTIC TEST DI KELAS XII IPA 2 SMA NEGERI 5 BANDA ACEH

ABSTRAK Kata kunci: tes diagnostik, three-tier multiple choice, kesulitan pemahaman, dan sifat koligatif larutan Telah dilakukan penelitian tentang analisis kesulitan pemahaman siswa pada materi sifat koligatif larutan dengan menggunakan tes diagnostik three-tier multiple choice. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1) mengetahui pemahaman siswa kelas XII IPA 2 SMA Negeri 5 Banda Aceh pada materi sifat koligatif larutan menggunakan three-tier multiple choice diagnostic test. ; 2) mengetahui kesulitan yang dialami siswa kelas XII IPA 2 SMA Negeri 5 Banda Aceh dalam memahami materi sifat koligatif larutan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Subjek penelitian yaitu siswa kelas XII IPA 2 SMA Negeri 5 Banda Aceh yang dipilih secara purposive sampling dengan jumlah siswa 27 orang yang terdiri dari 10 orang laki-laki dan 17 orang perempuan. Teknik Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan tes diagnostik three-tier multiple choice dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 14,81% siswa yang paham konsep, 33,94% siswa mengalami miskonsepsi, 45,06% siswa tidak paham konsep, dan 5,96% error. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara yang telah dilakukan diketahui bahwa siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami materi yang disampaikan guru disebabkan oleh siswa yang kurang memperhatikan guru saat menjelaskan pelajaran ketika proses belajar mengajar berlangsung. Selain itu, siswa juga tidak mempersiapkan diri terlebih dahulu sebelum pelajaran dimulai, siswa tidak serius mempelajari konsep-konsep penting yang harus dipahami dan merupakan konsep prasyarat untuk mempelajari konsep selanjutnya, banyak siswa yang belajar dengan cara menghafal, dan kurangnya latihan soal.
Practitioner permeability and the resolution of practice uncertainties : a grounded theoretical perspective of supervision for allied health professionals

This thesis provides a constructivist grounded theoretical perspective of supervision for three of the larger UK-registered allied health professions (AHPs): occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech and language therapy. The third largest workforce in the UK NHS, AHPs are regulated by The Health and Care Professions’ Council whose Standards of Proficiency for Practice encourage supervision. There is a lack of agreement about supervision across health and social care professions’ literature and limited focus on AHP supervision. Nineteen therapists were interviewed. They spoke about career-long practice uncertainties. Some uncertainties arise because of practice demands and others, conceptualised as ‘platform for practice’ uncertainties, relate to therapists’ knowledge, skills, experiences and preferences. Socio-professional uncertainties may arise when a therapist compares herself with others. Uncertainties prompt therapists to share concerns, explore alternatives and adjust practice; activities regarded as practitioner recalibration. A therapist’s readiness for recalibration hinges on a constellation of behaviours and characteristics conceptualised as practitioner permeability; awareness, awareness-sharing, feedback-seeking, critical awareness, openness to alternatives and willingness to change. Supervision may be a place for recalibration, offering sanctuary for awareness-sharing and meta-practice opportunities to support learning and practice adjustments. From Dewey (1910) to Webster-Wright (2010), there is established interest in the relationship between uncertainty and learning. Through integration with this literature, practitioner uncertainties are conceptualised as opportunities for professional learning. In common with other 21st century researchers, including Dall’Alba (2009), a phenomenological being-in-the-world perspective is also considered, recognising that epistemological practice uncertainties of knowing-that and knowing-how are interwoven with ontological knowing-how-to-be. It follows that a practitioner values supervision which supports the resolution of both epistemological and ontological dimensions of her uncertainties. Having heard that therapists tend to develop supervision skills vicariously, there is scope for a stronger focus on the development of practitioner permeability and on recognising practice uncertainties as an opportunity for professional learning.
The devaluation of female labour in fruit and vegetable packaging plants in Spanish Mediterranean agriculture

Based on the evidence found in two case studies of intensive agriculture in Southern Spain, this article analyses the impact of business strategies aimed at devaluing packaging plant work in the competitive integration processes currently taking place in the global agri-food value chain. The article explores three business strategies: the feminisation, segmentation and deskilling of labour, along with ethnic substitution and labour recruitment outsourcing mechanisms. Although it acknowledges the importance of the dynamics of global competition, the article focuses mainly on how firms articulate their strategies in packaging plants within the political, family and sociocultural frameworks of specific local contexts. The analysis uses a qualitative methodology based on in-depth interviews and participant observations.
Using urban woodlands and forests as places for improving the mental well-being of people with dementia

ABSTRACT This study investigates the meaning and use of urban woodlands and forests, and how they can contribute to positive mental well-being of people with dementia, by adopting ethnographic, participatory action research and case study approaches. Qualitative research provided knowledge and understanding about how activities in an urban woodland environment can add value to and benefit the lives of people with dementia living independently. Data were collected from semi-structured, and walk-along interviews, as well as from piloting a programme of activities based in an urban woodland setting . Five male participants with dementia, aged between 52 and 83, and one family carer, took part in the pilot programme, based in Scotland (UK). The findings show how through active use of urban woodlands and forests, people with dementia find their experiences to be meaningful. People with dementia found meaning in the multi-sensory experience of the woodland, in their feeling of self-worth, and in their ability to retain a sense of autonomy and identity. The approach to active use of urban woodlands and forests offers a viable alternative to traditional residential and day care activities, as well as an opportunity to promote the quality of life of people with dementia living in their own homes.
Mitigating Risk Tolerance among General Aviation Pilots: Identifying Factors That Contribute to GA Pilots’ Risk Perception

iii List of Figures . x List of Tables. xi Acknowledgements . xiv Dedication . xvi Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 Background and Purpose. 1 Background . 1 Purpose . 7 Definition of Terms . 9 Research Questions and Hypotheses . 16 Research questions . 16 Research hypotheses . 17 Study Design . 18 Significance of the Study . 18 Study Limitations and Delimitations . 19 Limitations . 19 Delimitations . 20
Investigating Parental Influences on Sixth Graders’ Mathematical Identity in Greece: A Case Study

In this paper, we present a qualitative study about the parental influences on sixth graders’ mathematical identity. The case study was conducted in a Greek primary school where fifteen children were interviewed through a series of questions for each of the following axes: attainment, attitudes, values, nature of mathematics, self-confidence and child-parent collaboration for homework, in line with the tri-focused model of Abreu and Cline (2003). The analyses drew upon two directions a) the students’ positioning and, b) the types of students’ resources. The results of the conducted analyses revealed qualitative differences with respect to the students’ self-identification; between those who are self-identified as ‘good’ at mathematics and those who identified themselves as being ‘average’ at mathematics. According to our results the parental influences on the construction of the students’ mathematical identity at home is interwoven with their interaction with their parents. The students expressed positive dispositions and beliefs about their ability to participate and perform effectively in mathematical tasks when they collaborated with their parents at home in an environment of confidence.
The Prediction of social self-concept through parenting styles as perceived by students of second basic education in the Sultanate of Oman

This study aimed to predict social self-concept through parenting styles as perceived by students in grades (6-10) of the basic education in the Sultanate of Oman. The sample included 509 students randomly selected from different school districts. The participants responded to the social selfconcept questionnaire and the parenting authority questionnaire. The results indicated that the sample had high levels of social self-concept and parenting styles, except for the permissive style of father and mother. The authoritative style emerged as the most recognizable style among the students. Statistically significant gender differences were found in the level of the social selfconcept in favor of females, and in the parenting styles in favor of males. In addition, there were no statistically significant differences in both variables based on students’ school grades. Multiple Regression analyses revealed that the social self-concept could be significantly predicted by two parenting styles (father authoritative style, mother authoritative style) after controlling for sex effect.
One of Us: On the Role of Accent and Race in Real-Time In-Group Categorization

In the present research, we investigated the combined role of accent (native vs. nonnative) and race (European native or White vs. nonnative or Black) in real-time in-group categorization among Italian participants. We found that targets presenting mixed cues (i.e., Black persons with a native accent and White persons with a nonnative accent) led to the simultaneous and parallel activation of in-group and out-group representation in the early stage of person perception, showing that both accent and appearance were initially processed. However, later in the process, when accent and appearance did not match, the first played a major role in the participants’ construal of the target as “one of us. ” Finally, we examined the role of social identification, beliefs on the importance of language and race, prejudice, social dominance, and contacts with first-generation Italians in the categorization process. Theoretical and applied implications of the findings are discussed.
Substance or Semantics? The Consequences of Definitional Ambiguity for White-collar Research

Objectives: To determine whether different conceptions (Populist, Patrician) and operationalizations of “white-collar crime” produce different substantive conclusions, using the applied case of sentencing in federal criminal court. Method: Federal Justice Statistics Program data are used to identify white-collar and comparable crimes referred for prosecution in 2009 to 2011 that were also sentenced through 2013. Five different operational strategies are used to identify “white-collar crime” and are employed in separate hurdle regressions jointly capturing incarceration and sentence length. Differences in model coefficients and case composition are discussed across definitions. Results: There are differences in the relationship between “white-collar crime” and incarceration both between and within Populist and Patrician conceptions. These differences are most pronounced at the in/out decision but are also present for sentence length. Conclusions: Contradictory findings from past research are largely able to be replicated within a single sample simply by changing the conception and operationalization of white-collar crime used. This demonstrates that debating what is “truly” white-collar crime is not just an exercise in semantics—it is a conceptual and methodological choice that can have dramatic consequences on what (we think) we know about the treatment of white-collar crime in the criminal justice system.
A CLINICAL STUDY OF EFFECT OF SPINAL FENTANYL ON SUBARCHNOID BLOCK IN PARTURIENTS

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Subarchnoid block (SAB) is commonly employed for cesarean delivery. The use of opioids has gained widespread popularity as they augment the analgesia produced by local anaesthetic through direct binding with specific receptors. Hence the present study was undertaken to study the effects of spinally administered fentanyl 12.5μg on the onset and duration of 2 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine (H) induced sensory and motor subarchnoid block, quality of intraoperative surgical anaesthesia and requirements of analgesia during early postoperative period. MATERIAL & METHODS: Ninety healthy parturients of ASA Grade I and II scheduled for elective caesarean section(LSCS) were randomly allocated to receive either 2ml of 0.5% Bupivacaine (H) with 0.25 ml of CSF (Group BC n = 45) or 2 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine (H) with 0.25 ml 12.5g fentanyl (Group FB n = 45). Parturients were pre-loaded with 0.5 L of Ringer lactate and premedicated with in metoclopromide 10mg and. ranitidine 50mg IV. Vital signs, sensory level, motor block, pain score and side effects were observed every 120 seconds for first 10 minutes, then at 15minutes for 1 ST hour, thereafter at 0.5 hours interval until the patient complained of pain. OBSERVATIONS: Time of onset of sensory analgesia was rapid in Group FB. Time for two segment regression, time for sensory regression to L1 and time for complete sensory recovery was prolonged in Group FB. The total duration of analgesia was prolonged in Group FB, i.e. 259.432.53 minutes when compared to Group BC, i.e. 165  29.8 minutes. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION: This study indicated that 12.5g of fentanyl added to 2ml of 0.5% bupivacaine (H) (H) for subarchnoid block would markedly improve intraoperative anaesthesia, and reduced the demand for postoperative analgesic with good maternal satisfaction and foetal well-being.
Modelling exploration and exploitation in organizational learning

FOR THESIS University of Oulu Faculty of Technology Degree Programme (Bachelor's Thesis, Master’s Thesis) Major Subject (Licentiate Thesis) Industrial Engineering and Management Author Thesis Supervisor Lampela, Teemu Jaakko K, Professor Title of Thesis Modelling Exploration and Exploitation in Organizational Learning Major Subject Type of Thesis Submission Date Number of Pages Bachelor’s Thesis April 2019 45 p.
Daptomycin-Nonsusceptible Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Bacteremia: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

AbstractAntimicrobial resistance to Enterococcus faecium has been an increasing problem in the hospital setting. This case report describes a patient with multidrug-resistant E. faecium bacteremia that was nonsusceptible to daptomycin. At this time, there are only a limited number of reports in the literature; a review of these articles, including in vitro and in vivo findings, is discussed.
Usage and Acceptability of the iBobbly App: Pilot Trial for Suicide Prevention in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth

Background The proliferation of mental health apps purporting to target and improve psychological wellbeing is ever-growing and also concerning: Few apps have been rigorously evaluated, and, indeed, the safety of the vast majority of them has not been determined. Over 10,000 self-help apps exist but most are not used much after being downloaded. Gathering and analyzing usage data and the acceptability of apps are critical to inform consumers, researchers, and app developers. Objective This paper presents pilot usage and acceptability data from the iBobbly suicide prevention app, an app distributed through a randomized controlled trial. Methods Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants from the Kimberley region of Western Australia completed a survey measuring their technology use in general (n=13), and data on their experiences with and views of the iBobbly app were also collected in semistructured interviews (n=13) and thematically analyzed. Finally, engagement with the app, such as the number of sessions completed and time spent on various acceptance-based therapeutic activities, was analyzed (n=18). Both groups were participants in the iBobbly app pilot randomized controlled trial (n=61) completed in 2015. Results Regression analysis indicated that app use improved psychological outcomes, although only minimally, and effects were not significant. However, results of the thematic analysis indicated that the iBobbly app was deemed effective, acceptable, and culturally appropriate by those interviewed. Conclusions There is a scarcity of randomized controlled trials and eHealth interventions in Indigenous communities, while extremely high rates of psychological distress and suicide persist. In this environment, studies that can add evidence from mixed-methods approaches are important. While the regression analysis in this study did not indicate a significant effect of app use on psychological wellbeing, this was predictable considering the small sample size (n=18) and typically brief app use. The results on engagement with the iBobbly app were however positive. This study showed that Indigenous youth are early and frequent users of technology in general, and they regarded the iBobbly app to be culturally safe and of therapeutic value. Qualitative analyses demonstrated that iBobbly app use was associated with self-reported improvements in psychological wellbeing, mental health literacy, and reductions in shame. Importantly, participants reported that they would recommend other similar apps if available to their peers.