Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
WHISTLEBLOWING IN GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS

This study aims to examine the effect of organizational commitment, personal cost, the level of seriousness of cheating on attitudes towards whistleblowing with interest in conducting whistleblowing as an intervening variable on a State Civil Apparatus in an Indonesian City. This study uses a survey method using primary data obtained from questionnaires. The population in this study is the State Civil Apparatus several government institutions. The number of samples in this study was 100 respondents taken using a purposive sampling technique. This research model is quantitative descriptive using analytical research methods—data analysis techniques using Partial Least Square. Organizational commitment and personal costs have a significant positive effect on whistleblowing intentions. Meanwhile, the level of cheating seriousness, although it has a positive effect, has a significance value of less than 10%. Personal Cost is also proven to have a significant positive effect on attitude towards whistleblowing. Although both have a positive effect on attitude towards whistleblowing, organizational commitment, cheating seriousness level and intention to whistleblowing do not have a significant effect on attitude towards whistleblowing.
Phytohormone Crosstalk of Cytokinin Biosynthesis and Signaling Family Genes in Moso Bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis)

Cytokinin is widely involved in the regulation of plant growth, but its pathway-related genes have not been reported in Moso bamboo. In this study, a total of 129 candidate sequences were identified by bioinformatic methods. These included 15 IPT family genes, 19 LOG family genes, 22 HK family genes, 11 HP family genes and 62 RR family genes. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the cytokinin pathway was closely related to rice, and evolutionary pattern analysis found that most of the genes have syntenic relationship with rice-related genes. The Moso bamboo cytokinin pathway was evolutionarily conservative and mainly underwent purifying selection, and that gene family expansion was mainly due to whole-gene duplication events. Analysis of transcriptome data revealed a tissue-specific expression pattern of Moso bamboo cytokinin family genes, with auxin and gibberellin response patterns. Analysis of co-expression patterns at the developmental stages of Moso bamboo shoots revealed the existence of a phytohormone co-expression pattern centered on cytokinin signaling genes. The auxin signaling factor PheARF52 was identified by yeast one-hybrid assay as regulating the PheRR3 gene through a P-box element in the PheRR3 promoter region. Auxin and cytokinin signaling crosstalk to regulate Moso bamboo growth. Overall, we systematically identified and analyzed key gene families of the cytokinin pathway in Moso bamboo and obtained key factors for auxin and cytokinin crosstalk, laying the foundation for the study of hormone regulation in Moso bamboo.
Urban Heat Island Mitigation Effectiveness under Extreme Heat Conditions in the Suzhou–Wuxi–Changzhou Metropolitan Area, China

Cool roofs and green roofs are two important methods used to mitigate the urban heat island (UHI) effect. The WeatherResearch and ForecastingModelwas usedto investigatetheUHI effectand theeffectivenessof cool and green roof mitigation strategies in the Suzhou–Wuxi–Changzhou metropolitan area during an ex- treme heat wave episode in the summer of 2013. Both urban land-cover change and anthropogenic heat releases exacerbated high temperatures in the urban area. Notably, urban land-cover change and anthro- pogenic heat release were responsible for 64% and 36% of the UHI intensity, respectively. Both cool and green roofs decreased near-surface air temperatures. The most dramatic decrease in near-surface air tem- peratureoccurred in thelate morning; nocturnalair temperature decreased slightlybecauseof the decreasein urban heat storage associated with the cool roof strategy. In addition, the UHI mitigation strategies affected theentireurbanboundarylayer.Thedecreaseinthepotentialtemperatureandstatic stabilitycreateda stable urban boundary layer in which turbulent kinetic energy (TKE) decreased simultaneously. Analysis of an urban belt near a large water body showed that the decrease in the surface skin temperature difference between land and the water body weakened the daytime lake breeze. This effect was observed in both the inﬂow in the boundary layer and the return ﬂow above the boundary layer, and it decreased the heat and moisture exchange between the lake and land boundary layers.
Relationship between kidney ultrasound data and blood creatinine and urea levels in cats with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

The results of studying the influence of structural changes in the kidneys on their filtration in cats with polycystic kidney disease are given. The study was conducted on 10 domestic cats, which were divided into two experimental groups based on the results of creatinine determination according to the IRIS (International Renal Interest Society) classification – 5 animals with moderate renal azotemia (group 1) and 5 animals with severe renal azotemia (group 2). Ultrasound examination of the kidneys of cats in both groups was performed using a Mindray device with a microconvection transducer with a frequency of 7.5–10 MHz in B-mode. Both kidneys were examined in each animal. Scanning was performed in the sagittal plane so that the kidney gate was visible. The length, width of the kidney, and thickness of the cortical layer, as well as the number of cysts and their diameter, were counted. The renal area (RA), cyst area (CA), and the ratio of cyst area to renal area (RA/Cyst) were calculated. According to the results of the study of serum creatinine and urea content, the animals were divided into two groups depending on the level of azotemia. 5 cats with stage III chronic renal failure (CRF), serum creatinine levels were 326.40 ± 23.59 μmol/l, and 5 animals with stage IV chronic renal failure serum creatinine – 887.00 ± 61.81 µmol/l, which is 2.7 times higher (P ≤ 0.001) than the creatinine level in cats with stage III CKD. The urea content in the serum was significantly increased compared to the norm and amounted to 22.82 ± 2.09 mol/l in cats with stage III CKD and 42.45 ± 1.05 mol/l in cats with stage IV CKD, which was 2.2 times higher (P ≤ 0.01) compared to stage III. In animals with polycystic kidney disease and stage IV chronic renal failure according to the results of ultrasound examination an increase in the length of the kidney by 6.5 mm (p≤0.001) and a thickening of the cortical layer by 0.8 mm (P ≤ 0.01) was revealed, compared to animals with polycystic kidney disease and stage III chronic renal failure. There was no correlation between the area of cysts in the kidneys and the level of creatinine in the blood serum of animals. Ultrasound signs of chronic renal failure in cats of stage III are enlargement of the kidney in the length of more than 51 mm and cortical thickness of more than 5.5 mm, of stage IV is an increase in kidney length of more than 59 mm and cortical thickness of more than 6.0 mm. According to the results of ultrasonography, the number of cysts or their area cannot be used to assess the degree of renal functional failure.
Determinants of Islamic Bank Employee Performance through Job Satisfaction

The Indonesian banking world is experiencing very rapid development, more and more new banks are popping up such as Islamic banks, so that business in the banking world is increasingly competitive. The research objective was to determine the effect of religious culture, and Islamic leadership on employee performance through job satisfaction. This research is causal associative research and examines the effect of intervening variables using path analysis. The research was conducted in 2022, from a saturated sample, a sample of 80 respondents was obtained. The results of this study are that religious culture and Islamic leadership partially have a significant effect on employee performance. Religious culture has no significant effect on job satisfaction. Islamic leadership has a significant effect on job satisfaction. Job satisfaction has a significant effect on employee performance. Religious culture has a significant influence on employee performance through job satisfaction. Islamic leadership has a significant influence on employee performance through job satisfaction. In the Sobel test, job satisfaction cannot mediate the relationship between religious culture and employee performance. Job satisfaction can mediate the relationship between Islamic leadership and employee performance. The implications of this research are that employees at Bank Syariah Indonesia feel high job satisfaction and have an understanding that working well for a living is worship. Leaders need to improve employee performance by implementing a culture of religiosity and increasing solidarity among employees to achieve optimal job satisfaction.
Fluid-solid interaction in a non-convex granular media : application to rotating drums and packed bed reactors

Non convex granular media are involved in many industrial processes as, e.g., particle calcination/drying in rotating drums or solid catalyst particles in chemical reactors. In the case of optimizing the shape of catalysts, the experimental discrimination of new shapes based on packing density and pressure drop proved to be difficult due to the limited control of size distribution and loading procedure. There is therefore a strong interest in developing numerical tools to predict the dynamics of granular media made of particles of arbitrary shape and to simulate the flow of a fluid (either liquid or gas) around these particles. Non-convex particles are even more challenging than convex particles due to the potential multiplicity of contact points between two solid bodies. In this work, we implement new numerical strategies in our home made high-fidelity parallel numerical tools: Grains3D for granular dynamics of solid particles and PeliGRIFF for reactive fluid/solid flows. The first part of this work consists in extending the modelling capabilities of Grains3D from convex to non-convex particles based on the decomposition of a non-convex shape into a set of convex particles. We validate our numerical model with existing analytical solutions and experimental data on a rotating drum filled with 2D cross particle shapes. We also use Grains3D to study the loading of semi-periodic small size reactors with trilobic and quadralobic particles. The second part of this work consists in extending the modelling capabilities of PeliGRIFF to handle poly-lobed (and hence non-convex) particles. Our Particle Resolved Simulation (PRS) method is based on a Distributed Lagrange Multiplier / Fictitious Domain (DLM/FD) formulation combined with a Finite Volume / Staggered Grid (FV/SG) discretization scheme. Due to the lack of analytical solutions and experimental data, we assess the accuracy of our PRS method by examining the space convergence of the computed solution in assorted flow configurations such as the flow through a periodic array of poly-lobed particles and the flow in a small size packed bed reactor. Our simulation results are overall consistent with previous experimental work.
Self-Concept and Self-Esteem, Determinants of Greater Life Satisfaction in Mountain and Climbing Technicians and Athletes

In recent decades, the exponential growth that sports practice in mountain and climbing disciplines have experienced has led to trying to find an explanation for the predisposition of those socio-emotional factors of these athletes that are considered in the search for sensations and the achievement of greater satisfaction with life. In this study, 4818 people with a sports license in the Spanish Federation of Mountain and Climbing Sports (FEDME) participated; 67.1% were men and 32.9% women. The mean age of the participants was 49.42 years (±11.9), between a range of 18 to 76 years. The following instruments were used: the Self-concept scale (AF5), the Rosenberg Self-esteem Questionnaire and the Life satisfaction scale (SWLS). The objective of this research was to study the enhancing effect of self-esteem between self-concept (physical, emotional and social) and life satisfaction. A reflective model of structural equations (PLS-SEM) was applied based on the proposed theoretical framework from an explanatory–predictive perspective. The results show the self-esteem determination coefficients [(Q2 = 0.141); (R2 = 0.302)] and life satisfaction [(Q2 = 0.243); (R2 = 0.342)] in the estimation of the model, indicating an adequate fit. Mountaineering and climbing sports can be very rewarding, but they can also be challenging and frustrating. Having a good self-concept and good self-esteem allows the athlete to enjoy achieving greater life satisfaction.
Implementation of Inquiry Strategy on Exponent, Roots and Logarithm

The aim of this research is to enhancing students’ learning outcomes on exponent, roots, and logarithm through the implementation of Inquiry strategy. This research is a descriptive qualitative research with classroom action research approach which was done in three cycles. Each cycle consists of 4 steps, those are: planning, acting, observing and reflecting. This research had been conducted with 30 students (17 female and 13 male) studying in the 10th grade. Data was collected from students through documentation, observation, and test. The data was analyzed using descriptive qualitative and quantitative methods. The findings revealed that Inquiry strategy affected students’ learning outcomes on exponent, roots, and logarithm.
The Grunwald problem and specialization of families of regular Galois extensions

We investigate specializations of infinite families of regular Galois extensions over number fields. The problem to what extent the local behaviour of specializations of one single regular Galois extension can be prescribed has been investigated by D\`ebes and Ghazi in the unramified case, and by Legrand, Neftin and the author in general. Here, we generalize these results and give a partial solution to Grunwald problems using Galois extensions arising as specializations of a family of regular Galois extensions.
Complex magnetostructural order in the frustrated spinel LiInCr 4 O 8

A magnetic insulator, LiInCr${}_{4}$O${}_{8}$ realizes a so-called ``breathing'' pyrochlore lattice of $S=3/2$ spins on corner-sharing tetrahedra that alternate in size. In this manuscript, a collaboration of researchers from Institut Laue-Langevin in Grenoble and Institute for Solid State Physics in Tokyo present a detailed neutron scattering study that elucidates the sequence of structural and magnetic phase transitions that occur at low temperatures in this material.
Examining Associations of Coping Strategies with Stress, Alcohol, and Substance use among College Athletes: Implications for Improving Athlete Coping

The pressures of collegiate athletics - including commitments to training, travel, and competition - can contribute to maladaptive coping among college athletes, including alcohol and other substance use. However, few researchers have sought to understand substance use as a coping strategy in this population. We administered online surveys to 188 college athletes competing across NCAA/NJCAA divisions at six U.S. institutions to examine factors associated with substance use coping and whether specific strategies of coping were associated with risk of substance use. We found older athletes, males, and those with higher stress were more likely to use substances to cope. Higher behavioral disengagement, higher substance use coping, and lower religious coping were associated with increased likelihood of binge drinking and substance-related risk behaviors. These findings point to the importance of developing targeted interventions aimed at addressing stress and facilitating healthy coping to reduce problematic drinking and substance use among college athletes.
Marketing Information System (MKIS) and Optimization of Banking Service Delivery

This study examined marketing information system and optimization of banking service delivery. It sought to assess the influence of internal records, marketing intelligence and marketing research on banking service delivery. The study adopted cross-sectional survey research design. The sampling technique used was total population sampling which enabled the collection of primary data from 282 marketing and managerial personnel of commercial banks through an adapted structured questionnaire. Instrument validity was confirmed through content validity while Cronbach’s alpha reliability method was used for reliability testing. Multiple linear regression was adopted to test the hypotheses developed for the study. Consequently, the findings revealed that internal records, marketing intelligence and marketing research had significant positive influences on banking service delivery, with varying magnitudes of influence. Hence, the study concluded that marketing information system has a significant positive influence on the optimization of banking service delivery. Therefore, the study presented practical implications for the banking industry and research suggestions for future researchers.
The Effect of New and Traditional Sources of Financing on the Performance of Small and Entrepreneurship Businesses: The Case of Qatar

Abstract Purpose: This paper investigates how entrepreneurial finance in Qatar affects the performance of small and entrepreneurship businesses (SEB). It is the first study examining the financial decisions of SEB in Qatar, illustrating the advantages and disadvantages of traditional and innovative sources of finance. In addition, we investigate the impact of different funding sources on three dimensions of SEB performance: financial, marketing and internal business and development performance. Methodology: Our sample included 300 SEB owners and managers, selected randomly and contacted in January to March 2020. Following the delivery and collection process, the study obtained 161 questionnaires, which were analysed using ordinary least squares regression. Findings: The results suggest that diversity and accessing new and innovative sources of finance affect the performance of SEBs. Meanwhile, this effect varies among different aspects of performance. The study concluded that SEBs prefer equity to debts. The performance of SBEs is mainly derived through accessibility to funds, governmental support, using innovative finance and the availability of collateral. Implications: This study contributes to the literature and industry by being the first to examine the accessibility of innovative sources of funds for SEBs in Qatar and their impact on different dimensions of performance. Our findings can help decision-makers to consider the impact of diverse sources of funds on different performance dimensions, which affect financing decisions made based on the performance priorities. Moreover, we find a negative impact of governmental support and using crowdfunding on internal business and development performance; this implies that less efficient SEBs, in terms of their internal business and marketing performance, are more active in obtaining both governmental support and crowdfunding, as they may be not eligible for other sources of finance. Our work highlights the key role of adapting to the new accessibility of funds in improving the performance of SBEs in Qatar, which is ultimately reflected in the diversification of the economy.
A weighted composite likelihood approach for analysis of survey data under two-level models

Multi-level models provide a convenient framework for analyzing data from survey samples with hierarchical structures. Inferential procedures that take account of survey design features are well established for single-level (or marginal) models. On the other hand, available methods that are valid for general multi-level models are somewhat limited. This paper presents a unified method for two-level models, based on a weighted composite likelihood approach, that takes account of design features and provides valid inferences even for small sample sizes within level 2 units. The proposed method has broad applicability and is straightforward to implement. Empirical studies reported have demonstrated that the method performs well in estimating the model parameters. Moreover, this research has important implication: It provides a particular scenario to showcase the unique merit of the composite likelihood method for which the likelihood method would not work.
Relations between Prosociality and Psychological Maladjustment in Chinese Elementary and Secondary School Students: Mediating Roles of Peer Preference and Self-Perceived Social Competence

Despite empirical findings that prosociality can prevent elementary and secondary school students from developing psychological maladjustment, little is known about the underlying mechanisms. The goal of the present study was to examine the mediating effects of peer preference and self-perceived social competence on the associations between prosociality and psychological maladjustment (i.e., depressive symptoms and loneliness). Participants were 951 students (Mage = 11 years, 442 girls) in Grades 3~7 from Shanghai, China. They completed peer nominations of prosociality and peer preference and self-report measures of self-perceived social competence, depressive symptoms, and loneliness. Multiple mediation analyses revealed that: (a) both peer preference and self-perceived social competence mediated the relations between prosociality and psychological maladjustment, and (b) a serial indirect pathway (i.e., prosociality → peer preference → self-perceived social competence → psychological maladjustment) emerged when controlling for age group and gender. These findings point to potential targets in the prevention and intervention of Chinese students’ internalization of problems.
EFFECT OF PHOSPHORUS AND FARMYARD MANURE ON CHANGES IN PHOSPHORUS FRACTIONS IN A RICE SOIL

Application of phosphorus alone and in combination with FYM increased contents of total P and different P-fractions. An increase in available P content was recorded at higher levels of P in association with FYM. The content of different P fractions as per cent of the total P followed the order: Occluded P> Fe-P> Ca-P > Al-P.
Basic Properties of Some Differential-Algebraic Equations

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Implementing Curriculum “More or Less” in Timor-Leste

Curriculum reform is often oriented by top-down issues, particularly in implementing global imperatives around education. In post-colonial, post-occupied Timor-Leste, the most recent primary school curriculum (2014) has sought to reflect local needs and experiences and implement new content with learner-participatory strategies through scripted lesson plans. This study explores if and how teachers use these lesson plans, identifying patterns of pedagogical behaviour through classroom observation in nine schools. Short interviews with classroom teachers further revealed what understandings of the curriculum reform they brought to their work. The findings suggest that teachers are asserting some agency over the lesson plans in relation to how they perceive their local situation and needs of the students, but often omitting critical learning activities that are key features of the new curriculum. This bottom-up view suggests a basis for further reform, in this case, less scripting of ‘answers’, more focus on extending student language for new knowledge and professional development that focuses on specific pedagogical strategies.