Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Investigating the factors affecting the development of a National Quality Award (NQA) in Libya

The wide success of Business Excellence Models (BEM) and their associated National Quality Awards (NQA) such as the Deming Prize (DP), the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA), and the European Quality Award (EQA), has encouraged many other countries to develop their own quality award programs. These awards are based on the business excellence principles which grew out of the TOM initiatives of the 1980s. Most of these initiatives have originated in the west or in essentially westernised economies. Hence, there is a belief that these theories are based on a set of values and beliefs that are more aligned with the developed nations. Consequently, this may undermine their success in Middle Eastern countries; however, some existing studies assume their universality. The argument brought forward in this research is that the variations existing between the now available NQA models, are due to the discrepancies found in the values and beliefs of the region were the NQA model was originally developed. Hence, comparative studies suggest that, in most of the NQA model development; the economic structure, social characteristics, and quality maturity level of the country should be taken in account. The primary objective of this research was to investigate the factors affecting the development of a NQA model for Libya. The research will review and analyse most of the available IQA models such as (The European Foundation for Quality Management, the American Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, and the Japanese Deming Prize) as identified in the literature. The research objective was achieved through a methodology containing 3 basic phases; desk-top research (phase 1); questionnaire surveys and interviews (phase 2); and data analysis and the final development (phase 3). Each of these phases and methods aimed to collect relevant information for one or more of the processes within the research scope. In the empirical part of the study, the practical value of a theoretical framework is illustrated in the analysis of these prevailing factors. This study also examines these factors within the Libyan context, for the purpose of developing a tailor made NQA model. The findings indicated that Libya is still in the early stages towards TOM initiatives. Based on the findings, an NQA process development framework is devised and recommendations for their development are provided.
Experiences of Registered Nurses in the Transition to Healthcare Professionals: A Study from Military and Civilian Hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Registered nurses (RNs) often experience substantial job dissatisfaction and stress during the transition from a student to a healthcare professional. However, multicenter studies in this area are limited, and little is known whether the transition experience of RNs in a military hospital (MH) is different from that in civilian hospitals (CH). This study presents a multicenter survey on the transition experiences of RNs and compares of transition experiences of RNs in CH and MH. A multicenter survey was conducted in military and civilian hospitals in Saudi Arabia, using a modified version of the validated Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey. In the survey, 278 RNs participated. Of these, 71.2%were under 25 years of age, and 56% were women. Approximately 36% of the respondents were from MH. A majority of RNs (89.9%) cited fears related to patients' safety as a difficulty in the successful transition. When compared with RNs from CH, a higher number of RNs from MH believed that improved orientation could be a support in transition (OR: 2.05, 95% CI 1.23-3.43, P=0.008); conversely, a significantly lower number of respondents from MH believed that an improved work environment could be a support in transition (OR: 0.30, 95%CI 0.16-0.55, P=0.001). Most RNs consider their fear for patients’ safety as a difficult aspect of their transition experience. RNs in MH and CH have a different perception of the least satisfying aspect of their job.
Calculating Queer Acceptance and Visibility: A Literature Synthesis on Queer Identity in Mathematics

Research, programs, and policies to support queer students in secondary mathematics environments remain largely underdeveloped and undertheorized. Mathematics education research has attended more closely to how race and gender are linked with dominant discourses of participation and mathematical performance. In this synthesis, we conducted a broad search of literature, resulting in 81 articles, related to queer student experience in all STEM environments to highlight potential practices to support inclusive environments specifically in secondary mathematics. Drawing on a queer stem identity framework (Mattheis, Arellano, Yoder, 2019) we highlight the unique nature of queer identity (e.g., the potential for one’s queer identity to be invisible) that positions queerness as unseen and irrelevant to the pursuit of STEM. The perceived masculine and heteronormative nature of mathematics environment impacts queer students when defining their queer identity and coming out in the classroom, creating a cognitively stressful experience, and leading to less robust mathematical identity formation. In order to help promote queer students in navigating these settings we document how role models and curriculum allow for a reconstruction of the nature and mathematics by promoting a connected, inclusive, and social discipline. We conclude by highlighting the need for future studies and implications for practices in order to create environments that promote the development and visibility of queer mathematics students.
A Probabilistic Conductor Size Selection Framework for Active Distribution Networks

With the increasing adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as wind and solar photovoltaics (PV), many distribution networks have changed from passive to active. In turn, this has led to increased technical and operational challenges such as voltage issues and thermal loading in high DER penetration scenarios. These challenges have been further increased by the uncertainties arising from DER allocation. The implication of DER allocation uncertainty in the planning process is far-reaching as it affects critical planning processes, including conductor size selection (CSS). Most reported CSS methods in the literature do not include DER allocation uncertainty modeling as they are mostly deterministic and are set out as optimization problems. The methods, therefore, lack foresight on future loading conditions and cannot be used in a CSS process for feeders with high DER penetration. This paper proposes a novel input–process–output stochastic–probabilistic CSS framework for distribution feeders with DERs. The efficacy of the proposed framework is demonstrated using a low voltage feeder design case study with varying PV penetration targets, and the performance compared to deterministic–active-based estimates from our earlier work. The proposed CSS method is well-suited to the sizing of conductors for future loading conditions considering DER allocation uncertainty and will therefore be useful to planners working on new electrification projects.
Analyzing the Process of Absorptive Capacity: A Case Study of Garment SMEs in Yogyakarta

Abstract: Absorptive capacity is defined as the company's ability to identify, explore, and apply knowledge gained from the external environment into the form of services. Previous studies examined this generally put forward the role of R&D and leadership authority to neglect the natural process of absorptive capacity. As a knowledge process, its natural process unseparated from the involvement of all parties in the company (including employees). This study aims to analyze the absorptive capacity process in Gramen SMEs located in Yogyakarta with its characteristics that still prioritize business practices based on traditional approaches and local wisdom. By adopting a qualitative based on case studies, it found that the process of absorbing information generally carried out through informal interactions with customers and various communities. It is also confirmed that each stage of absorptive capacity does not always flow linearly, and the intensity of the absorption holds by companies determined by innovations required and the characteristics of the company. Keywords: Absorptive capacity; exploration; transformation; exploitation; innovation capability.
Assessment of Temporal Variation of Water Quality Parameters and the Trophic State Index in a Subtropical Water Reservoir of Bangladesh

This study was conducted to determine the suitability of water quality for fisheries management in Kaptai Lake from February 2019 to January 2020. Results showed that the temperature, transparency, TDS, pH, DO, EC, alkalinity and hardness were 20.9 to 31.8°C, 17 to 303 cm, 40 to 105 mg/L, 6.82 to 7.96, 6.1 to 7.65 mg/L, 75.33 to 172.33 µS/cm, 37 to 83 mg/L and 35 to 190 mg/L, respectively. However, nutrients as NH3, NO3-, NO2-, PO43- and SO42- were 0.01 to 0.05, 0.03 to 2.21, 36 to 96, 0.01 to 0.04 and 0.3 to 1.9 mg/L, respectively. Chlorophyll a and trophic state index (TSI) were 0.70 to 2.12 µg/L and 27.43 to 37.79, respectively. Study revealed that SO42-, DO and TDS were higher than the standard of ECR. On the other hand, NH3, NO3-, NO2-, PO43-, temperature, transparency, pH, EC, total hardness, total alkalinity, Chlorophyll a and TSI were within the standard levels. Concentrations of NO3-, NO2-, PO43-, Chlorophyll a and TSI (CHL) showed no significant variation with seasons. Conversely, TDS, transparency, EC, alkalinity, hardness, and SO42- were lower in monsoon compared to pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. Besides, temperature, NH3, DO and TSI (SD) were higher in monsoon season. Results concluded that the Kaptai Lake is in mesotrophic condition with TSI (CHL) less than 40, and prominently there was a positive relationship between Chlorophyll a and Trophic State Index (TSI). In this regard, major nutrients and Chlorophyll a concentration in the Kaptai Lake may have an impact on the aquatic environment.
Mitigating the Risks of Smartphone Data Sharing: Identifying Opportunities and Evaluating Notice

As smartphones become more ubiquitous, increasing amounts of information about smartphone users are created, collected, and shared. This information may pose privacy and security risks to the smartphone user. The risks may vary from government surveillance to theft of financial information. Previous work in the area of smartphone privacy and security has both identified specific security flaws and examined users’ expectations and behaviors. However, there has not been a broad examination of the smartphone ecosystem to determine the risks to users from smartphone data sharing and the possible mitigations. Two of the five studies in this work examine the smartphone data sharing ecosystem to identify risks and mitigations. The first study uses multi-stakeholder expert interviews to identify risks to users and the mitigations. A second study examines app developers in order to quantify the risky behaviors and identify opportunities to improve security and privacy. In the remaining three of five studies discussed in this work, we examine one specific risk mitigation that has been popular with policy-makers: privacy notices for consumers. If done well, privacy notices should inform smartphone users about the risks and allow them to make informed decisions about data collection. Unfortunately, previous research has found that existing privacy notices do not help smartphone users, as they are neither noticed nor understood. Through user studies, we evaluate options to improve notices. We identify opportunities to capture the attention of users and improve understanding by examining the timing and content of notices. Overall, this work attempts to inform public policy around smartphone privacy and security. We find novel opportunities to mitigate risks by understanding app developers’ work and behaviors. Also, recognizing the current focus on privacy notices, we attempt to frame the debate by examining how users’ attention to and comprehension of notices can be improved through content and timing.
Managing Leader Learning Preferences at Work: A Practice-Oriented Approach

A culture of learning is an organizational resource for creating and sustaining competitiveness while enhancing high-performance with high well-being. Managerial leaders can benefit by having a practical and systematic approach to understanding and managing their learning preferences. After a brief review of some relevant literature, a practice-oriented framework and proven six-step approach to applying this process is presented. Some benefits from applying this process are noted and an application example is offered. Some challenges that this approach presents such as increasing leader awareness of the value of managing learning preferences, breaking bad learning habits and integrating technology into efforts to actively engage leaders in managing learning preferences are noted. Abstract Conceptualization (AC) also represents a mode of learning relating to how an individual understands or “takes in” experience like in CE (Phase 1), but instead of focusing on active engagement with concrete experience, this mode concentrates on learning from the experience by thinking using logical reasoning and conceptualizing. The reflection (RO) leads to a new idea or a change of an existing abstract conceptualization in this AC phase.
THE ANALYSIS OF BOLTED BUTT JOINTS

In this report a theoretical solution is developed for the unequal distribution of load among the bolds in double-tap tension splices which have non-linear behavior. To accomplish this solution, mathematical models are developed which establish the relationship between deformation and load throughout the elastic and inelastic regions for the component parts of the connections. The theoretical solution is compared with results of tests of full-size connection, eight made with 7/8-in. A325 bolts and A7 steel plate and eleven with 7/8-in. A325 bolts and A440 steel plate. The maximum deviation between the theoretical solution and the test results was 4%.
Acceptability of COVID-19 Vaccination in Herat, Afghanistan

Background: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is one of the major concerns in the roll out of vaccines in many countries. The aim of the study was to assess the level of COVID-19 vaccine acceptability among the population in Herat, Afghanistan, the third largest city in the country.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 15 April 2021 and 20 April 2021 among the general population of Herat City to examine the acceptability rate of COVID-19 vaccine. Sample size was calculated at 555. Different variables were collected using a questionnaire developed. Data were evaluated in IBM SPSS program.Results: Only 10.63% of the participants were willing to receive COVID-19 vaccine without having any concern and reservation. 45% were willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. 66.5% were concerned about the vaccine and its side effects and 29% were afraid of being infected by transmission of COVID-19 through the administration of vaccine on them.Conclusion: This research demonstrates that, concerns about the vaccine, myths and misinformation are widespread which will undermine the vaccination process. This study recommends the initiation of more health-related campaigns and awareness programs by the government for general population to enhance and expedite the roll out of COVID-19 vaccine.
An Evaluation of Two Methods of Teaching Business Letter-Writing Skills.

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE . 9 Development of Skills . 9 Rewriting or Editing Letters . 14 Interpersonal Communication . 16 Implications of the Literature . 18 3. DESIGN OF THE S T U D Y . 20 Selection of the S a m p l e . 20 Description of the T r e a t m e n t . 21 Preparation and validation of the i n s t r u m e n t . 25 Inter-Rater Reliability . 27 Statistical Procedures . 28 iii
Uczestnictwo w kulturze w małym mieście. Perspektywa pokolenia Z

We współczesnym świecie sektor kultury może być wykorzystany jako panaceum na problemy związane z rozwojem miast i jako stymulator rozwoju społeczno-gospodarczego miasta (culture-led development). Obecność kultury uatrakcyjnia zdegradowane obszary, ponadto jest czynnikiem przyciągającym wysoko wykwalifikowany kapitał społeczny. Kultura jest instrumentem, który pozwala na regenerację miejskich terenów poprzemysłowych, a także narzędziem, które doskonale sprawdza się w działaniach rewitalizacyjnych obszarów miejskich. Nie da się jednak wykorzystać jej potencjału, jeżeli odgrywa w życiu społeczności tylko marginalną rolę. Dlatego też celem badania było rozpoznanie zakresu uczestnictwa przedstawicieli pokolenia Z w działaniach związanych z sektorem kultury. Owe uczestnictwo rozumiane było jako m.in. korzystanie z instytucji kultury zlokalizowanych na terenie Nowego Miasta Lubawskiego, niewielkiego ośrodka powiatowego zlokalizowanego w województwie warmińsko-mazurskim. Z tego względu analizie poddano także opinie respondentów dotyczące funkcjonowania miejskich placówek kultury. Zgodnie ze wstępnymi założeniami wśród ankietowanych dominuje głównie bierne uczestnictwo w kulturze. Do najczęstszych aktywności respondentów, identyfikowanych z sektorem kultury, należą przede wszystkim codzienne słuchanie muzyki, oglądanie telewizji czy też czytanie książek. Sporadycznie badani korzystają z oferty teatru czy kina, w tym celu udają się do większych miast. Specyficzny model partycypacji w kulturze spowodowany jest utrudnioną dostępnością oraz nieadekwatnym dopasowaniem oferty sektora kultury do potrzeb mieszkańców małego miasta. Badane pokolenie Z radzi sobie z tym problemem dzięki umiejętnościom technologicznym, pozwalającym na eliminowanie wskazanych ograniczeń.
A Study on Association of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension with Their Demographics and Blood Parameters – A Pilot Study

1 Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, RUHS College of Dental Sciences (Government Dental College), Jaipur, Rajasthan. Department of Public Health Dentistry, Sarjug Dental College, Darbhanga, Bihar, India. Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, IMS, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
A Comprehensive Validation Methodology for Sparse Experimental Data

A comprehensive program of verification and validation has been undertaken to assess the applicability of models to space radiation shielding applications and to track progress as models are developed over time. The models are placed under configuration control, and automated validation tests are used so that comparisons can readily be made as models are improved. Though direct comparisons between theoretical results and experimental data are desired for validation purposes, such comparisons are not always possible due to lack of data. In this work, two uncertainty metrics are introduced that are suitable for validating theoretical models against sparse experimental databases. The nuclear physics models, NUCFRG2 and QMSFRG, are compared to an experimental database consisting of over 3600 experimental cross sections to demonstrate the applicability of the metrics. A cumulative uncertainty metric is applied to the question of overall model accuracy, while a metric based on the median uncertainty is used to analyze the models from the perspective of model development by analyzing subsets of the model parameter space.
Metacognition in an engineering design project

This quantitative study investigated the relationship between cognitive self-appraisal (CSA) and cognitive self-management (CSM),and the level of problem difficulty for electrical-computer engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science studentsworking on their senior design projects. The study also evaluated metacognitive differences among the three groups. The studyinvolved 168 engineering students working on 60 different design projects and 3 engineering professors who advised the studentsand evaluated the level of difficulty of the projects. Two Likert-scale survey instruments were used: Engineering Design ProjectInventory (EDPI) for assessing students’ CSA and CSM, and Rubric for Rating Students’ Design Project (RRSDP) for evaluatingthe level of difficulty of the design projects. Statistical tests revealed (a) the existence of a significant relationship between students’cognitive self-appraisal and self-management, (b) the absence of a significant relationship between students’ metacognition and levelof project difficulty, and (c) the absence of significant metacognitive differences among the three groups of engineering students.
Comparative Evaluation of Postoperative Pain after using Open Ended, Closed Ended Endodontic Needles and Endoactivator during Final Root Canal Irrigation Procedure: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Introduction: Apart from manual activation methods of irrigants during final irrigation procedure, multiple irrigant activation devices have been introduced which can influence the postoperative pain. Aim: To evaluate postoperative pain after final irrigation with open and closed-ended endodontic needles and Endoactivator during root canal treatment. Materials and Methods: This randomised controlled trial was conducted in Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, from June 2018 to August 2018. Total of 75 symptomatic irreversible pulpitis patients were randomly assigned into three groups. In group EN-1, final irrigation protocol was performed with 30-gauge notched tip needle (Pac-Dent, India), group EN-2 using side-vented, closed 30-gauge needle (Max-i-Probe, Dentsply, USA) and in group EA using Endoactivator (Dentsply, USA). Pain using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was evaluated at 8, 24 and 48 hours. Participants were prescribed Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) as an escape medication. Comparison between the three groups at each time interval was done using Kruskal Wallis test followed by Mann-Whitney U test as post-hoc test. Change in VAS score over different time intervals (8, 24 and 48 hours) in each group was compared using Kruskal Wallis test and Mann-Whitney U test. The p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. SPSS version 20 was used for statistical analysis. Results: Mann-Whitney U test revealed significant difference between EN-1 and EN-2 (p=0.002) and between EN-1 and EA (p<0.001) at 8-hour time interval; between EN-1 and EA (p=0.002) at 24 hour time interval and between EN-1 and EN-2 (p=0.01) as well as between EN-1 and EA (p=0.002) at 48 hour time. Mann-Whitney U test showed significant difference (p<0.05) in number of NSAIDs taken at 8 hour between EN-1 and EA (p=0.04) and between EN-2 and EA (p=0.01); at 8-24 hour between EN-1 and EA and between EN-1 and EN-2 (p<0.001); at 24-48 hour between EN-1 and EA and between EN-1 and EN-2 (p<0.001). Conclusion: Number of NSAIDS taken by patients was significantly higher in open-ended needle irrigation group compared to side-vented needle and Endoactivator group in all the three time intervals along with postoperative pain. Thus, during final irrigant activation, application of Endoactivator or side-vented needle can be more beneficial in decreasing the incidence of postendodontic pain.