Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Critical Review of the Literature and Current Tendencies of the Common Method Variance in Sport Management Research

ABSTRACT Common method variance refers to the amount of uncontrolled systematic error leading to biased estimates of scale reliability and validity and to spurious covariance shared among variables due to common method and/or common source employed in survey-based researches. As the extended use of self-report questionnaires is inevitable, numerous studies have provided remedies for this phenomenon. This study primarily aims at the integrative review of four leading sport management journals regarding the way researchers identify and control for common method variance. The results showed that a large proportion (82.4%) of researchers does not deal with the issue of common method variance and only a few articles (15 out of 307) provide sufficient evidence of controlling for common method variance with the use of a combination of procedural and statistical remedies. This article represents an initial attempt to critically approach the integration of the issue of common method variance in sport management research.
Relationship satisfaction and outness: the impact of the closet on connection

Abstract As common as the experience of outness may be in same-gender relationships, little is known about the influence of outness on same-gender romantic relationship satisfaction. Although some researchers have found increased levels of outness to positively correlate with relationship satisfaction, others have found no relationship between outness and relationship satisfaction. Through a photovoice methodology, nine participants in same-gender couples explored the impact of outness in various social arenas on relationship satisfaction. Researchers then utilized Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) to find themes of relationship satisfaction being related to outness about the relationship and legal legitimacy through marriage. Conversely, relationship dissatisfaction was related to not displaying one’s relationship across all contexts, and satisfaction was found to be impacted by partners having fear around outness, being out to support systems, and having differing levels of outness.
Lanthanide Coordination Compounds with Monodentate Coordinated Β-diketone Heteroanalogue - (2,2,2-trichloro-n-(Dipiperidin-1-yl-phosphoryl)acetamide: Synthesis and Spectral Investigations

14 new mononuclear six-coordinate lanthanide coordination compounds of general formula [Ln(HL)3Cl3] (Ln = La-Nd, Sm-Lu; HL = (2,2,2-trichloro-N-(dipiperidin-1-yl-phosphoryl)acetamide CCl3C(O)N(H)P(O)[N(CH2)5]2, carbacylamidophosphate (CAPh) type ligand) have been synthesized from non-aqueous solutions. The complexes have been characterized by elemental analysis, FTIR, 1 Hand 31 P-NMR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. The structure of [Sm(HL)3Cl3] (1) has been further confirmed by single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis. Crystal data: trigonal, R3, with a = 24.098 Å, c = 18.025 Å, V = 9065.0 Å 3 , Z = 6, R1 = 0.0327, and wR2 = 0.0404. The crystal structure was solved as two crystallographically independent fragments Sm(HL)Cl: A and B that exist in the crystalline lattice due to the differences in some geometrical parameters.
Application of Induced Preorderings in Score Function-Based Method for Solving Decision-Making with Interval-Valued Fuzzy Soft Information

Ranking interval-valued fuzzy soft sets is an increasingly important research issue in decision making, and provides support for decision makers in order to select the optimal alternative under an uncertain environment. Currently, there are three interval-valued fuzzy soft set-based decision-making algorithms in the literature. However, these algorithms are not able to overcome the issue of comparable alternatives and, in fact, might be ignored due to the lack of a comprehensive priority approach. In order to provide a partial solution to this problem, we present a group decision-making solution which is based on a preference relationship of interval-valued fuzzy soft information. Further, corresponding to each parameter, two crisp topological spaces, namely, lower topology and upper topology, are introduced based on the interval-valued fuzzy soft topology. Then, using the preorder relation on a topological space, a score function-based ranking system is also defined to design an adjustable multi-steps algorithm. Finally, some illustrative examples are given to compare the effectiveness of the present approach with some existing methods.
Contrast-associated acute kidney injury following peripheral angiography

Abstract Contrast-associated acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) is a well-known complication following angiography. Peripheral angiograms have been delayed or canceled for fear of worsening renal function leading to dialysis dependence. With the emergence of preventive measures, it is hypothesized that the risk of CA-AKI may be lower than previously observed. We performed a retrospective chart review of a single surgeon’s 118 cases who underwent angiographic procedures from September 2019 through August 2020, recording patient characteristics and serum creatinine values. This cohort was comprised of 65 (55%) men and had a median age of 69 years [quartile 1 = 60, quartile 3 = 75]; 55 (47%) had diabetes mellitus and the median estimated glomerular filtration rate was 64 [45, 84] mL/min/1.73 m2. We observed a statistically significant decrease in paired serum creatinine (-0.02 mg/dL) following the procedure, and only 4 patients (3.4%) developed CA-AKI, with older age and elevated baseline creatinine being associated with reduced kidney function. We did not detect an adverse relationship between contrast volume and CA-AKI. While CA-AKI continues to be a concern for patients who require peripheral angiographic procedures, this study found the overall risk to be low. This may be partly attributable to the use of pre- and postprocedure hydration protocols and lower contrast volumes.
Citizens influencing public policy‐making: Resourcing as source of relational power in e‐participation platforms

E‐participation platforms create spaces and opportunities for participation and collaboration between governments and citizens. This paper aims to investigate the role of power on formal e‐participation platforms and digital spaces that are controlled by the governments. Although those types of platforms have been increasing in numerous countries, they have been criticised as often leading to a lack of or decrease in citizen engagement. We propose a relational view that examines how power is related to the use of resources in practice, that is, to resourcing. To explore this issue, we examine citizens' participation on three urban mobility platforms in three major Brazilian cities. Our study makes two main contributions. First, we contribute to the literature on e‐participation by explaining how a relational view of power helps to understand the nature and consequences of citizen participation in public policy‐making. Second, we integrate the concept of resourcing as both a source and constitutive element of relational power. We propose a process‐based model of resourcing as power that opens the black box of resourcing through the identification of three distinct phases in time: resourcing IN, resourcing WITHIN and resourcing OUT.
Effects of urban noise variability on cognitive abilities in indoor spaces: Gender differences

Previous evidence has shown that exposure to urban noise negatively influences some cognitive abilities (i.e. verbal fluency and delayed recall of prose memory) of people in indoor spaces. However, long-standing literature in the cognitive domain has reported that men and women can show different performance on cognitive tasks. Here, we aimed to investigate if and how different patterns of perceived urban noises in indoor environments could affect male and female participants’ cognitive abilities. Ambisonic sound recordings representing scenarios with varying noise patterns (low, medium and high variability) were acquired with an open window at three dwellings in a southern Italian city. As a control condition, the recordings were caught inside a quiet room. While exposed to theses four auditory conditions, participants had to perform cognitive tasks assessing free verbal memory recall, auditory–verbal recognition and working memory. The results show that male and female participants have a different tolerance to noise patterns. Women overperform men on verbal tasks, while the contrary effect emerges with men outperforming women on visuospatial working memory tasks.
Behavioral Cost of Managerial Decisions Under Risk Perception and Culture: A Comparative Study Between the United States and Pakistan

The study is an attempt to find the reasons for biased behavior of overconfident managers while making financial decisions on behalf of shareholders. The study further seeks the ways to resolve the problems faced by firms due to such biased decision-making. For this purpose, quantitative research method is used to uncover the new information for better understanding of study. The comparative analysis has been done through survey-based data collected from executives/managers of firms listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange. The results indicate that overconfidence bias plays a significant role in managerial decisions for Pakistan compared with U.S. managers. This study applied mediation and moderation tests and found the significant mediating role of risk perception for overconfidence bias and manager decisions. The study further checked moderating role of cultural value, that is, the role of uncertainty avoidance between overconfidence bias of managers and risk perception. Hence, the role of cognitive biases and bounded rationality is undeniable for managerial decision-making and ultimate behavioral cost that firms have to pay due to undesired outcomes of situations. Consequently, this study has reached to extract the hidden facts and solutions to the observed issues for developed and emerging economy’s firms through cultural differences.
Challenges and Strategies of University Students in English-medium Instruction (EMI) Classes: A case study

English language has grown to be a lingua franca of the present day world. Therefore, even non- English European and Asian countries have adopted English as a medium of instruction. English has continuously been the medium of instruction in the higher education of Pakistan in spite of having a great linguistic diversity and national language Urdu as the medium of instruction at school level. This study aims to explore the perceptions of undergraduates about EMI, challenges they face in EMI classrooms and solutions they suggest for mitigation of their issues. The qualitative data collected through semi-structured interviews reveals that students perceive EMI to be beneficial for higher education, employment and progressive thought. However, they face challenges related to teachers’ English proficiency, code-switching, vocabulary and receptive as well as productive skills. They suggest that English-proficient instructors, continuous use of English, language support from university can help them overcome these challenges effectively.
Noise and sensitivity comparison for different BP filter designs

In this paper, the analysis of noise and sensitivity for different BP filter designs is observed. Calculation of the voltage noise spectral density, root mean square (RMS) value of the noise voltage, Schoeffler sensitivity and the multi-parameter sensitivity is done for the simply designed (SD) active RC, noise and sensitivity optimized (NO and SO) active RC, operational transconductance amplifiers (OTA-C) and switched capacitor (SC) filter designs. This is observed for the fourth-order Chebyshev band-pass filter, with central frequency fc = 4 kHz, bandwidth 1 kHz and pass-band ripple αmax = −0.1 dB. Cascade of two second-order sections is used for fulfilment realization of all four observing designs. Programming tools, such as MATLAB and SPICE (LTspice), are also used for the analyses. Highlights We used three different designs and optimization (noise and sensitivity) procedure for design and optimize the fourth-order Chebyshev band-pass filter Our results suggest which design is best to use for improving noise and sensitivity of this filter MATLAB and SPICE software were used for calculations and simulations of different band-pass filter designs and analysis of noise and sensitivity
Innovation and productivity in Turkish manufacturing firms

ABSTRACT This paper presents a CDM model to investigate the relationship between innovation and productivity for Turkey as a developing country. The results suggest that innovation expenditure increases the probability of innovation, and that innovation affects productivity positively, when other relevant variables are controlled for. As well as the industry-specific concentration ratio, we also investigated the role of firm-specific determinants of innovation such as human capital, exporting, and market share in the innovation – productivity link.
PENGARUH NON PERFORMING FINANCING (NPF), FINANCING TO DEPOSIT RATIO (FDR) dan CAPITAL ADQUACY RATIO (CAR) TERHADAP RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) BANK SYARIAH

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh Non Performing Financing (NPF), Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR) dan Capital Adquacy Ratio (CAR) terhadap Retun On Equity (ROE) bank syariah baik secara parsial maupun simultan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan explanatory. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh Bank Umum Syariah di Indonesia. Sampel dalam penelitian ini dilakukan secara purposive sampling yang menghasilkan sampel sebanyak 4 Bank Umum Syariah. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder yang diambil dari laporan publikasi ilmiah dari website bank umum syariah, website Bank Indonesia dan website Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK). Pengambilan data secara berurutan selama lima tahun secara triwulanan sehingga jumlah pengamatan adalah sebanyak 80 pengamatan dan 320 data. Penelitian ini menghasilkan bahwa pengaruh nilai NPF terhadap ROE diperoleh t sebesar -5,11 dengan signikansi 0,000 sehingga T hitung > T tabel (-5,11>1,99) dan signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05. Sehingga NPF berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan. Pengaruh FDR terhadap ROE didapatkan nilai t sebesar -2.249 dengan signifikansi 0,000 sehingga T hitung > T tabel (-2.249>1,99) dan signifikansi 0,27 > 0,05 sehingga FDR berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap ROE. Pengaruh CAR terhadap ROE didapatkan nilai t sebesar 0,959 dengan signifikansi 0,352 sehingga T hitung < T tabel(0,959>1,99) dan signifikansi 0,352 > 0,05 sehingga CAR berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap ROE. Sedangkan pada uji simultan didapatkan nilai F sebesar 9,369 dengan signikansi 0,001 sehingga F hitung > T tabel (9,359 > 2,72) dan signifikansi 0,001 < 0,05 sehingga secara simultan NPF, FDR dan CAR berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap ROE.
Physicochemical Properties of Native and Heat Moisture Treated Starches of White and Red Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta) Varieties

White and red cocoyam starches were physically modified by heat moisture treatment at 16, 24 and 32 % moisture levels. The functional and pasting properties of the modified and native starches were evaluated using standard methods. The swelling power at 60oC, water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, least gelation concentration, packed bulk density and loose bulk density of heat moisture treated white and red cocoyam starches ranged between 1.90 - 2.18 and 1.89 – 2.21; 1.00 – 1.80 ml/g and 0.80 – 1.60 ml/g; 1.40 – 1.80 ml/g and 1.20 – 1.40 ml/g; 8.00 – 10.00% and 8.00 – 10.00%; 0.51 – 0.62 g/ml and 0.54 – 0.64 g/ml; 0.41 – 0.51 g/ml and 0.43 – 0.53 g/ml respectively. For both white and red cocoyam starches, heat moisture treated starches at 16% moisture content level had the highest swelling power in the temperature range 60oC to 90oC; also starches treated at 32% moisture level had the highest water absorption capacity, oil absorption capacity, packed bulk density and loose bulk density. Red cocoyam native starch had higher peak, trough, breakdown, final and setback viscosity than white cocoyam starch. Heat moisture treatment generally increased the pasting properties of white cocoyam starch. The modification of red cocoyam starch at moisture levels of 16% and 24% reduced the pasting properties, however at higher moisture level, the pasting properties increased. These results suggest that moisture level of cocoyam starches influence their physicochemical properties during heat moisture modification; this will increase the array of food products in which the starches can be used.
The role of burnout in the effect of work-family conflicts on job satisfaction: a research for key players in the maritime industry

ABSTRACT Maritime is one of the sectors where conflicts from work to the family are experienced the most. It is vital to examine the results of behavioral outputs in an area where staying away from the family is so effective that burnout is accompanied by severe difficulty. The primary purpose of the study is to examine the role of burnout in the impact of work-family conflicts (WFC) experienced by key players in the maritime industry on job satisfaction. Data gathered from 372 participants working in the maritime sector were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results show that burnout has a partial mediating effect on job satisfaction. After the literature review and results, the applications that motivate and keep key players engaged are discussed. In this context, for those working in the maritime industry, from work to family conflict has been shown to play a critical role in burnout and job satisfaction modeling.
Evaluation of Drought Resilience Reflecting Regional Characteristics: Focused on 160 Local Governments in Korea

It is critical to prepare appropriate responses and countermeasures against droughts caused by a complex hazard process as the range of its damage and duration are very large. In this study, 160 local governments in Korea evaluated drought resilience. A total of 18 qualitative and quantitative drought recovery indicators were selected to collect and analyze data from each region. Comparative analysis of indicators through regional drought assessment was conducted to derive results and present directions for enhancing resilience. Lastly, a resilience curve of drought that can utilize the results of the evaluation was suggested and applied to the actual region, and the results were analyzed. The proposed method can be expected to be used as a basic and essential resources to prepare various local government measures against drought.
Low‐head dams induce biotic homogenization/differentiation of fish assemblages in subtropical streams

Abstract Extensive distribution of widespread species and the loss of native species driven by anthropogenic disturbances modify community similarity, resulting in a decrease or increase in community distinctiveness. Data from four basins in the Wannan Mountains, China, were used to evaluate the effects of low‐head dams on patterns of fish faunal homogenization and differentiation based on abundance data. We aimed to examine the spatial changes in taxonomic and functional similarities of fish assemblages driven by low‐head dams and to examine whether the changes in the similarity of fish assemblages differed between taxonomic and functional components. We found that low‐head dams significantly decreased the mean taxonomic similarity but increased the mean functional similarity of fish assemblages in impoundments using abundance‐based approaches, suggesting that taxonomic differentiation accompanied functional homogenization in stream fish assemblages. These results show the importance of population abundance in structuring fish faunal homogenization and differentiation at small scales, especially when the major differences among assemblages are in species abundance ranks rather than species identities. Additionally, we also found only a weak positive correlation between changes in mean taxonomic and functional similarities, and partial pairs exhibited considerable variation in patterns of fish faunal homogenization and differentiation for taxonomic and functional components. In conclusion, this study highlighted that the observed taxonomic differentiation of current fish assemblages (short‐term phenomenon) is probably an early warning sign of further homogenization in regions where native species are completely predominated and that changes in taxonomic similarity cannot be used to predict changes in functional similarity.
BAHAN AJAR TEMATIK INTEGRATIF KEARIFAN LOKAL BERBASIS KVISOFT FLIPBOOK MAKER UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA SD

This study aims to test the effectiveness of thematic integrative teaching materials based on local wisdom in elementary schools. The method used in this research is an experimental research method. The population in this study were Elementary School Students (SD) in Bandar Lampung City. The results showed significant differences between the practical and control classes after being given different lessons. The mean value of the experimental class learning outcomes = 87.07> the mean value of the control class learning outcomes = 75.82. The Experiment Class (using Integrative Thematic Teaching Materials of Local Wisdom Based on Kvisoft Flipbook Maker) was higher than the Control Class (using Ordinary Teaching Materials). Learning using Integrative Thematic Teaching Materials of Local Wisdom Based on Kvisoft Flipbook Maker improves student learning outcomes.
Gobio battalgilae Naseka, Erk'akan & Küçük, 2006 is a junior synonym of Gobio microlepidotus Battalgil, 1942 (Actinopterygii: Gobionidae)

ABSTRACT. Five Gobio species viz. G. battalgilae, G. gymnostethus, G. hettitorum, G. insuyanus and G. microlepidotus inhabit the Konya endorheic basin. Some studies have suggested the synonymy of G. battalgilae and G. microlepidotus based on molecular characters. Therefore, this study aimed to test the hypothesis of synonymy of G. battalgilae and G. microlepidotus. Based on our results, the morphometric and meristic characters of G. battalgilae largely overlap with those of G. microlepidotus, and we find no evidence to support the distinctiveness of the two species. Therefore, G. battalgilae Naseka, Erk'akan & Küçük, 2006 is treated as a junior synonym of G. microlepidotus Battalgil, 1942.
Risk, Recessions, and Resilience: Towards Sustainable Local Labor Markets through Employment Portfolio Analysis

This paper explores the role of local labor market dynamics on the survival of new businesses. The characteristics of the local labor market are likely to influence the survival of new businesses, the level of entrepreneurship, and the resilience of the regional economy. We apply portfolio theory to evaluate employment-based and income-based measures of risk-and-return trade-offs in local labor markets on new business survival in the United States. Our results show that volatility in local labor markets has a positive impact on new business survival, especially in Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The results are robust across different timeframes, including during economic downturns, thus highlighting the contribution of new businesses in developing the resilience of the local economy, and further promoting sustainable regional economic development.