Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Antibiotic Resistance of Enterococcus faecalis from Persistent Endodontic Infections

Enterococci are important nosocomial pathogens due to their intrinsic multiresistance and the acquisition of new antibiotic resistance genes (ARG). Enterococcus faecalis has been shown to be one of the main pathogens in persistent endodontic infections, therefore, the main objective of this study was to evaluate the phenotype and resistance genotype of strains of E. faecalis isolated from teeth with persistent endodontic lesions, to the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in dentistry. Thirteen strains of E. faecalis of different pulsotype were analyzed to evaluate the susceptibility to antibiotics, amoxicillin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, tetracycline, erythromycin and metronidazole, using the Epsilometer test (Etest) and the presence of beta-lactamases with nitrocefin test. Finally, the detection of ARG was performed with a molecular polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique and confirmed by the sequencing of the amplification products. Fisher's exact test was used, using 95 % confidence. Regarding the phenotype of resistance, the evaluated strains, independent of the pulsotype, were totally resistant to the action of metronidazole. Antibiotics with higher minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) after metronidazole include tetracycline and erythromycin. In contrast, lower MIC are applied to the combination of amoxicillin with clavulanic acid. The nitrocefin test was positive only in one strain. Genotypically, two genetically distant strains isolated from a single patient, presented a genotype of resistance to erythromycin, determined by the presence of the ermB gene. No statistically significant relationship was found between phenotypic resistance and the presence of ARG in relation to erythromycin (p> 0.05). It was concluded that isolates of E. faecalis from persistent endodontic infections showed phenotypes of resistance to several antimicrobial agents, all of which were susceptible to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid. Periodic evaluation of susceptibility to antibiotics is suggested as an important practice for the surveillance of antibiotic resistance in oral strains.
Parental Academic Involvement and Youth Well-Being in Post-Divorce Families

ABSTRACT Using data from 340 divorced parents (58.2% mothers) with a child between 10- and 18-years-old, we tested if parental academic involvement was associated with youth post-divorce well-being. Results demonstrated that mothers’ academic involvement was associated with less youth internalizing and externalizing behavior. Additionally, fathers’ academic involvement was associated with less youth externalizing behavior. We also tested if parental warmth, youth disclosure, and/or parent-youth contact moderated any associations between parental academic involvement and youth well-being. There were no significant moderation effects, however, parental warmth and youth disclosure were associated with greater prosocial behavior, but less internalizing and externalizing behavior by youth.
16. CARBONATE DIAGENESIS AT SITE 308 KOKO GUYOT

Köko Guyot is a large seamount located at the southern end of the Emperor Seamount chain (35°30'N, 171°45'E, Figure 1). Leg 32 of the Deep Sea Drilling Project crossed the southern portion of the guyot from the southwest, drilled Sites 308 and 309, and proceeded northeastward to complete the crossing. A detailed study of the morphology and geology of Köko Guyot is presented by Davies et al. (1972). The following description is a summary of their findings. The guyot rises to within 270 meters of the sea surface with a relatively flat upper surface bounded by steep slopes which descend to depths of 800 to 1200 meters. Two dredge hauls are reported by Davies et al. (1972), one from the western flank of the guyot which returned basalt and volcanic breccia (discussed by Clague and Dalrymple, 1973) and the other from the southern end of the plateau which collected reef limestones and cobbles of a variety of igneous rock types (Clague and Greenslate, 1972). Davies et al. (1972) calculated the thickness of the limestone cap to be 600 meters, comparable to that of the other Pacific atolls. Taking into account the present depth of the limestone cap, the optimum depth of reef growth of 30 meters, and the assumed 30 m.y. age of the seamount (taken from Jackson et al., 1972), Davies et al. (1972) concluded that reef growth terminated 5 to 6 m.y. ago. Leg 32 drilling results indicate that the age of Köko Guyot is at least 50 to 51 m.y. old, early Eocene {Discoaster lodoensis Zone).
Factors Affecting Malaysia's SMEs in Using Public Electronic Procurement

This study illustrates the perception to use public electronic procurement (e-Procurement) system by Malaysia’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and examines the six predictors for the SMEs employees’ perception to use e-procurement system in their daily activities. The study modified the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Usage Technology (UTAUT) by including two new variables that have been ignored by previous studies. As a result, 421 questionnaires were collected and analysed. The security construct has the strongest relationship among the rest. For moderation, it confirms that security has no moderation effect with the moderators. This study contributes to the available literature by filling the gap of past studies using UTAUT framework through adding two variables (system security and usage decision) in the revised framework and enhances transparency in the public sector acquisition.
Gas dynamics of the central few parsec region of NGC 1068 fuelled by the evolving nuclear star cluster

M. Schartmann; Burkert; M. Krause; M. Camenzind; K. Meisenheimer; and R. I. Davies, 'Gas dynamics of the central few parsec region of NGC 1068 fuelled by the evolving nuclear star cluster', Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 40 (3): 1801-1811, first published online 6 April 2010. The version of record is available online at doi: :10.1111/j.1365-2966.2010. 16250.x. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Royal Astronomical Society. © 2010 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2010 RAS.
Effects of pipe materials on biofouling under controlled hydrodynamic conditions

Experiments were carried out to investigate pipe material impacts on biofouling, at high effluent concentration levels and under controlled hydrodynamic conditions. Two velocities (0.4 and 0.8 m s−1) were used to monitor biofilm growth on polyethylene (PE) and polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe walls, respectively. These conditions were established based on wastewater irrigation practices. A decrease in biomass is observed after 49 days of experiments for both velocities and may be related to biofilm detachment. Biofilm growth is greater at 0.8 m s−1. For both velocities, PVC is less sensitive to biofilm growth than PE. Pipe straightness plays a primary role in biofilm growth control. This effect is more significant than pipe surface characteristics (roughness, hydrophobic/hydrophilic properties).
The effect of differential learning method on the international tennis number level among young tennis player candidates

The objective of the study is to assess the effects of Differential Learning (DL) approach on learning the tennis stroke techniques, retention of skills, and improving the mobility time of young tennis player candidates in comparison with the traditional teaching methods and, accordingly, to present the teaching methods that are suitable for a more effective development in tennis education. It is thought to be one of few studies on tennis education and determining the retention, although there are studies on DL. Twenty-four (12 girls-12 boys) volunteers doing high school-level tennis courses in Istanbul province were involved in this study (15.00±0.00 years, 1.65±0.06 m, 63.46±10.64 kg and body mass index 23.26±2.91 kg/m2). One of the groups was named DL group, whereas the other group was named control group (6 girls and 6 boys in each). In both groups, 90-min trainings (three days/week) were performed for 10 weeks. In the present study, the International Tennis Number (ITN) test was used in determining the ITN scores and mobility times. The mobility test of ITN was modified using the Fitlight TrainerTM device according to the expert opinion. According to the results of the study, it was determined that, while the DL method is more effective than traditional training methods in learning tennis strokes and retention of learning, no statistically significant difference was observed in mobility time for both groups. Key words: Differential learning, traditional learning, tennis skill, mobility.
The manuscript investigates the impact of sulfate and aqueous secondary organic aerosol (aqSOA) formation through cloud processing on relative aerosol mass in- crease, aerosol hygroscopicity, and organic aerosol oxygen content, focusing first on aerosol bulk properties and then on size

Rtot is dominated by the addition of sulfate (Rsulf) in all scenarios due to the more efficient conversion of SO2 to sulfate as compared to aqSOA formation from organic gases. Section 3.1. 4: The contribution of aerosol processing by organics is highest in the biomass burning cases where RaqSOA is 20% and 6% of Rtot, respectively. Page9 line 310/ and Page10 line 314/342 and Page11 line 360: “R” should be “Rtot”. Please
Opportunities and Challenges of Green-Lean: An Integrated System for Sustainable Construction

Although the two concepts of lean and sustainable construction have been developed due to different incentives, and they do not pursue the same exact goals, there exists considerable commonality between them. This paper discusses the potentials for integrating the two approaches and their practices and how the resulting synergy from combining the two methods can potentially lead to higher levels of fulfilling the individual goals of each of them. Some limitations and challenges to implementing the integrated approach are also discussed. Based on a comprehensive review of existing papers related to sustainable and lean construction topics, the commonality between the two approaches is discussed and grouped in five categories of (1) cost savings, (2) waste minimization, (3) Jobsite safety improvement, (4) reduced energy consumption, and (5) customers’ satisfaction improvement. The challenges of this integration are similarly identified and discussed in the four main categories of (1) additional initial costs to the project, (2) difficulty of providing specialized expertise, (3) contractors’ unwillingness to adopt the additional requirements, and (4) challenges to establish a high level of teamwork. Industry professionals were then interviewed to rank the elements in each of the two categories of opportunities and challenges. The results of the study highlight how future research can pursue the development of a new Green-Lean approach by investing in the communalities and meeting the challenges of this integration.
Reconstructing late Holocene relative sea‐level changes at the Magdalen Islands (Gulf of St. Lawrence, Canada) using multi‐proxy analyses

Proxy records of late Holocene relative sea‐level changes are important for our understanding of mechanisms that drive contemporary sea‐level trends. In the Gulf of Saint Lawrence (eastern Canada), the Magdalen Islands currently experience higher than global average rates of relative sea‐level rise. This article presents original reconstruction data of sea‐level changes from the Magdalen Islands over the past few millennia collected from a variety of coastal deposits and proxy records including salt‐marsh foraminifera, testate amoebae and plant macrofossils. Reconstructed late Holocene relative sea‐level trends are between 1.3 and 2.0 mm a−1 for the past 2000 years. When combined with contemporaneous trends in tide‐gauge data from Cap‐aux‐Meules (Magdalen Islands), multi‐proxy data show acceleration in the rate of relative sea‐level rise to over 4 mm a−1 during the 20th century. This signal corresponds to similar inflexions also registered in salt marshes and tide‐gauge data along the east coast of North America.
Untangling the adverse effects of late-night usage of smartphone-based SNS among University students

ABSTRACT Smartphone-based Social networking sites (SNS) use changed the ways that individuals are increasingly becoming free and flexible to engage in social media wherever and whenever they like. However, there have been few studies that ask possible adverse effects of the late-night usage of Smartphone-based SNS. The current aims to explore the effects of late-night extreme social, cognitive, and hedonic usages of social media, such as poor sleep quality (PSQ) and cognitive function depletion (CFD). Drawing from stress–strain-outcome and ego-depletion theories, we argue that late-night Smartphone-based SNS usage is a reason for sleep deprivation, thereby leading to the depletion of cognitive function with the inducement of poor academic performance. The study opted for an empirical study (N = 701), based on a dual theoretical model measured by using the adapted scale from well-established and reliable studies. This study determined that Smartphone-based SNS use for personal gratification at night affects PSQ, thereby relating to significant CFD during the day. Consequently, it influences the academic performance of the users. We also discussed the implications for the service provider, users, especially students, and others who are working with the dark side of SNSs use.
Effects of biochar and sewage sludge on spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) yield and soil NO3- content in texturally different soils in Glen Valley, Botswana

The effects of biochar and sewage sludge application on spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) yield and soil NO3- content were investigated in typical soils of Botswana (Luvisol, Cambisol) under field conditions. Ten treatments with 3 levels of biochar (0, 2.5, 5 tons ha-1) and sewage sludge (0, 6, 12 ton ha-1) were applied in 2 subsequent seasons. Significant (p 0.05). On the Cambisol, a significant regression model for sludge and soil NO3- was determined. Therefore, one – time combined application of 6 Mg ha-1 sewage sludge and 5 Mg ha-1 on the Luvisol, and 12 Mg ha-1 sewage sludge are recommended for spinach production on the Luvisol and Cambisol, respectively. In subsequent seasons, crop productivity could be maintained by application of mineral N in order to mitigate over-application of P. Key words: Biochar, sewage sludge, soil NO3-, luvisol, cambisol.
Comparisons of Eating Disorder Presentation, Research Participation, and Treatment Utilization Between Racial and Ethnic Groups of College Women with Eating Disorders

The inclusion of racial and ethnic minority individuals in research is imperative in furthering generalizable and comprehensive research on eating disorder (ED) populations and improving the disparities for minorities with EDs. The current study investigates such disparities by 1) assessing the presentation of EDs and comorbidities across racial and ethnic groups, as well as 2) assessing whether minority individuals are less likely to participate in a research study, or utilize the offered interventions versus their majority counterparts in the Healthy Body Image Program (HBI), a study of an online, guided self-help, ED intervention vs. referral to in-person care among college women with clinical or sub-clinical EDs. Study 1 compared ED symptomology, ED-related clinical impairment, and comorbid psychopathologies across racial and ethnic groups within the HBI sample. Study 1 also compared rates of engagement in research, engagement in the online program, and engagement with referral to in-person care between minority and non-minority participants. Results found mostly comparable rates of ED symptomology, ED-related clinical impairment, and comorbid psychopathologies across racial and ethnic groups, with notable differences observed in Asian women endorsing more binge eating than White women, and the Other racial group endorsing more laxative use than the White and Asian racial groups. Additionally, Hispanics reported more laxative use and higher levels of insomnia than non-Hispanics. Study 1 also found comparable rates of engagement in research, online program, and referral to in-person care between minority and non-minority groups. Study 2 followed-up with the minority participants who were unengaged in research, the online program, and referral to in-person care, and investigated their barriers to participation. Results from the Study 2 provided useful information on specific obstacles to address in future efforts to decrease disparities in treatment utilization by minorities with EDs.
Gender-Related Effects of Group Learning on Mathematics Achievement among the Rural Secondary Students.

Problem Statement: Gender differences in the effects of group learning play a contested role in mathematics education. Several researchers concluded that male students perform better on mathematics than female students. Whilst on the other hand, others reported that female students perform best under the group learning setting whereas the male students perform best in the conventional teaching environment. Consequently our main focus. Purpose of Study: The aim of this research was to identify the male and on of progressive series of group learning on mathematics achievement in selected rural secondary schools in Bangladesh. The focus of this study is to examine genderrelated differences on mathematics achievement of 9th grade students. Methods: The quasi-experimental equivalent pre-post test control group design comprising an experimental group (n = 84) with group learning treatment whilst a control group (n = 84) was given conventional teaching for duration of 15-week. The independent-sample t-test was used to compare the effects of group learning between experimental and control groups, and to examine the gender-related differences in achievement with group students. The MANOVA with repeated measures was employed to determine the main and interaction effects of group learning on test-time and achievement.
Investigation of the Water Quality of Alpsarı Pond (Korgun-Çankırı)

The objectives of this study carried out in Alpsarı Pond located in Çankırı city are to evaluate (i) the seasonal, monthly and annual changes of water samples, (ii) the water quality properties, (iii) the water pollution sources, (iv) the suitability level in terms of aquatic life, and (v) the quality of water in accordance with the Surface Water Quality Management Regulation (SWQMR) criteria. The study was started in June 2014 and water samples were taken from three stations for 12 months. In total, 21 physicochemical parameters and 7 heavy metals were investigated to determine the water quality. Such a detailed study has been done firstly in this pond used for irrigation purpose. As a result of performing analyses, it was found that the water quality was suitable for both the Alpsarı Pond hosting aquatic animals and aquatic life. According to the SWQMR, the actual water quality was detected as a level Class (I-III-IV). The result is that the pond is under pollution pressure due to domestic and animal wastes.
Monte Carlo Tree Search-Based Mixed Traffic Flow Control Algorithm for Arterial Intersections

A model-free approach is presented, based on the Monte Carlo tree search (MCTS) algorithm, for the control of mixed traffic flow of human-driven vehicles (HDV) and connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV), named MCTS-MTF, on a one-lane roadway with signalized intersection control. Previous research has often simplified the problem with certain assumptions to reduce computational burden, such as dividing a vehicle trajectory into several segments with constant speed or linear acceleration/deceleration, which was rather unrealistic. This study departs from the existing research in that minimum constraints on CAV trajectory control were required, as long as the basic rules such as safety considerations and vehicular performance limits were followed. Modeling efforts were made to improve the algorithm solution quality and the run time efficiency over the naïve MCTS algorithm. This was achieved by an exploration-exploitation balance calibration module, and a tree expansion determination module to expand the tree more effectively along the desired direction. Results of a case study found that the proposed algorithm was able to achieve a travel time saving of 3.5% and a fuel consumption saving of 6.5%. It was also demonstrated to run at eight times the speed of a naïve MCTS model, suggesting a promising potential for real-time or near real-time applications.
Analisis Kemampuan Penalaran dan Komunikasi Matematis Siswa

AbstrakLatar belakang penelitian adalah rendahnya kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis siswa kelas XI MIA (Matematika dan Ilmu Alam) SMAN 1 Koto Salak Kabupaten Dharmasraya. Metode penelitian adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa tes, wawancara, dan observasi. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas XI MIA SMAN 1 Koto Salak sebanyak 27 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kriteria kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis siswa sangat baik sebanyak 3 orang, baik sebanyak 6 orang, cukup sebanyak 7 orang, kurang sebanyak 9 orang, dan sangat kurang sebanyak 2 orang. Jadi, dapat disimpulkan bahwa kemampuan penalaran dan komunikasi matematis siswa kelas XI MIA SMAN 1 Koto Salak dominan berada pada kriteria kurang baik. AbstractThe background of the research is the low mathematical reasoning and communication skills of students. This study aims to assess the mathematical reasoning and communication skills of students of class XI in the Science program of Senior High School No 1 (SMAN 1) in Koto Salak, Dharmasraya Regency. The research method used was a descriptive study with a qualitative approach while the instruments used are in the form of tests, interviews, and observations, with 27 students as the research subjects. The results showed that the criteria of students’mathematical reasoning and communication skills as follows; very good as many as 3 people, good as many as 6 people, fairly good as many as 7 people, bad as many as 9 people, and very bad as many as 2 people. Therefore, it can be concluded that the mathematical reasoning and communication skills of students in class XI in the Science Program of Senior High School No. 1 Koto Salak are in poor criteria.
Savoring the moment: A link between affectivity and depression

Objective : Positive affectivity (PA; disposition to experience positive moods) and negative affectivity (NA; disposition to experience negative moods) may be risk factors for depression. Low PA may impair positive emotion regulation (savoring), potentially exacerbating depression. Understanding the mechanisms in which temporal domains of savoring influence the relationship between affectivity and depression may help advance depression treatments. Method : 1,618 participants (1,243 females; 70.0% Caucasian, 19.1% Asian, 4.5% African American, 0.9% Pacific Islander, 0.7% American Indian or Alaskan Native, 4.9% Biracial) ages 17 - 40 (M = 18.99, SD = 1.33) completed questionnaires. An exploratory path analysis was run with PA and NA as exogenous variables, savoring domains as mediators, and depression the outcome. Results : PA and NA were associated with depression and all three savoring temporal domains. Momentary savoring distinctly mediated the relationship between both PA and NA and depression. Limitations : The data are self-report and cross-sectional, precluding causal inference. Post-hoc power analysis indicated that the present study was underpowered. The use of a college sample primarily comprised of Caucasian women limits generalizability. Conclusions : Affectivity was associated with the temporal domains of savoring and indirectly associated with depression via momentary savoring. All temporal domains of savoring may bolster PA and mitigate NA. Momentary savoring may reduce depression symptoms in individuals with low PA and high NA.