Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
‘More to prove and more to lose’: race, racism and precarious employment in higher education

Abstract Precarious employment is considered a social determinant impacting the health of workers, families and communities. The Academy is known to utilise non-standard employment contracts, coming under widespread criticism from its social partners for exploitative practices. Whilst there is much research suggesting certain groups (e.g. early career researchers, women) are disproportionately affected, less is known about the impact of precarious employment on staff of colour. Utilising a critical race theory framework, the current study attempts to close this knowledge gap by exploring the experiences of staff of colour. Eighteen participants across 10 universities engaged in focus groups, revealing three key themes: systemic racism, job insecurity and lack of career progression. Whilst results supported existing research, limitations of the current study are discussed. Recommendations for future practice include a call for legislators and policymakers to create clearer definitions and to better standardise rights and benefits across standard and non-standard employment practices.
Categoryless heads in morphology?

This article presents a symmetrical approach to headedness in German morphology. All affixes are assumed to be heads irrespective of their position and independent of their function. Categorical projection is no longer seen as the central criterion for morphological headedness. The head in an affixed word is rather de-fined by morphological minimality and selectional restrictions. A consequence is the existence of categoryless heads. It is shown how structure building processes operate and how projection and feature-percolation mechanisms work in such an approach. Several challenging examples for theories of morphological headedness are discussed – especially inflected forms, prefixed words, and diminutives. The findings are evaluated by inspecting the result of stress assignment processes in affixed words.
Clinical Characteristics And Identi cation of Novel TGF-β1 Mutation In Three Unrelated Chinese Families With Progressive Diaphyseal Dysplasia

Xiao-Hui Tao Shanghai Jiao Tong University A liated Sixth People's Hospital Xing-Guang Yang Shanghai Jiao Tong University A liated Sixth People's Hospital Zi-Yuan Wang Shanghai Jiao Tong University A liated Sixth People's Hospital Yang Xu Shanghai Jiao Tong University A liated Sixth People's Hospital Zhen-Lin Zhang Shanghai Jiao Tong University A liated Sixth People's Hospital Hua Yue (  yueyinglonghua@163.com ) Shanghai Jiao Tong University A liated Sixth People's Hospital
Comportamento lúdico do bugio (Alouatta fusca clamitans, Cabrera, 1940) (Primates: Cebidae: Alouattinae)

This article deals with play behavior in a 5 member group of howlers monkeys (Alouatta fusca clamitans, Cabrera, 1940) from the Parque Estadual de Itapua, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. One hundred and seventy bouts of play were observed from October 1989 to October 1990. Play occurs mainly among infants and this activity was very similar to that observed among infants of other species of the same genus. At first play was mainly exploratory and locomotory. As the infants grew up their independence from the mother became more evident, and social play began. The most common type was a dyadic wrestling and chasing; five invitation displays for social playing were identified.
The Omics of Obesity The Omics of Obesity

Obesity is a complex multi‐faceted disease affecting billions of people worldwide. Traditionally, obesity was thought to be a consequence of having access to energy dense food and busy lifestyles that do not factor in sufficient physical activity. Although diet and exercise play a major role in obesity development, these are not the only contribu-tors. It is widely accepted that genetic and epigenetic factors also play a major role in obesity development and these in turn affect the lipidome, metabolome and proteome. With new technological advances, it is now possible to delve into these specific areas to further understand the mechanisms involved in obesity development. These technologies are collectively termed “omics” technologies, and this chapter will summarise the recent advances in obesity and metabolism research and describe new technologies that have been used to identify mechanisms that play a major role in the development of obesity. In particular, we will examine the different omics platforms that are available and have been used to study obesity. Collectively, these studies will be fundamental in identifying new and effective treatment strategies. CD38 cg17287155 ( AHRR cg26164488 (NA), cg07504977 (NA), cg14476101 ( PHGDH cg26680760 (NA) cg26140475 (NA). four differentially methylated sites waist circumference Cg00574958 ( CPT1A Cg04332373 ( CD38 Cg14476101 ( PHGDH cg25349939 ( GTDC1 [36]. methylation cohorts—the Framingham Study (FHS) ( n = 1,935 case: control study, n = 442 ran-dom samples) in Communities (ARIC) ( n = 2,015 ARIC BMI‐related epigenetic CPT1A n = 991 samples) n = methylated CpG (IS) (IR) physiologists will play an important role in characterising these findings in proof‐of‐concept experiments in laboratory, and health and medical practi-tioners armed with these findings will ultimately deliver knowledge and hopefully person-alised treatment strategies to the obese patients in the clinic.
Edible Xanthan/Propolis Coating and Its Effect on Physicochemical, Microbial, and Sensory Quality Indices in Mackerel Tuna (Euthynnus affinis) Fillets during Chilled Storage

Worldwide aquaculture production is increasing, but with this increase comes quality and safety related problems. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop potent technologies to extend the shelf life of fish. Xanthan gum is commonly used in the food industry because of its high-water solubility, stability of its aqueous solutions in a wide pH range, and high viscosity. One of its modern food applications is its use as a gelling agent in edible coatings building. Therefore, in this study, the effect of xanthan coating containing various concentrations (0, 1, 2%; w/v) of ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP) on physicochemical, microbial, and sensory quality indices in mackerel fillets stored at 2 °C for 20 days was evaluated. The pH, peroxide value, K-value, TVB-N, TBARS, microbiological and sensory characteristics were determined every 5 days over the storage period (20 days). Samples treated with xanthan (XAN) coatings containing 1 and 2% of EEP were shown to have the highest level of physicochemical protection and maximum level of microbial inhibition (p < 0.05) compared to uncoated samples (control) over the storage period. Furthermore, the addition of EEP to XAN was more effective in notably preserving (p < 0.05) the taste and odor of coated samples compared to control.
Predação de Megacerus baeri (Pic, 1934) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) sobre sementes de Ipomoea imperati (Convolvulaceae), na praia da Joaquina, Florianópolis, sul do Brasil

Predation by Megacerus baeri (Pic, 1934) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) on seeds of Ipomoea imperati (Convolvulaceae) at Joaquina beach, Florianopolis, southern Brazil. Bruchidae beetles are important seed predators that feed on the seeds of a large array of plants. Predation levels by the bruchid Megaceus baeri were quantified on 333 fruits of beach morning glory Ipomoea imperati (Convolvulaceae), collected at Joaquina Beach, Santa Catarina Island (27o36’S; 48o 27’W), Santa Catarina State, Brazil. The damage caused by M. baeri larva had affected 73% of the fruit collected and had killed 67% of the seeds. Among the fruits that had been predated, 76.5% had only one seed and 23.5% had two seeds. The average size of the seeds attacked by M. baeri was larger than the average size of those that had not been predated. Since this bruchid has to complete its development in a single seed, it is suggested that seed size reflects its quality as a resource.
Mammalian Melatonin Agonist Pharmaceuticals Stimulate Rhomboid Proteins in Plants

Melatonin is a human neurotransmitter and plant signalling metabolite that perceives and directs plant metabolism. The mechanisms of melatonin action in plants remain undefined. We hypothesized that roots have a melatonin-specific receptor and/or transporter that can respond to melatonin-mediating pharmaceuticals. To test this hypothesis Arabidopsis seedlings were grown with melatonin pharmaceutical receptor agonists: ramelteon and tasimelteon, and/or antagonists: luzindole and 4-P-PDOT. Ramelteon was found both to mimic and competitively inhibit melatonin metabolism in plants. Due to the higher selectivity of ramelteon for the MT1 receptor type in humans, a sequence homology search for MT1 in Arabidopsis identified the rhomboid-like protein 7 (RBL7). In physiological studies, Arabidopsis rbl7 mutants were less responsive to ramelteon and melatonin. Quantum dot visualizations of the effects of ramelteon on melatonin binding to root cell membranes revealed a potential mechanism. We propose that RBL7 is a melatonin-interacting protein that directs root architecture and growth in a mechanism that is responsive to environmental factors.
Nutritional Properties of Milk from Dairy Ewes Fed with a Diet Containing Grape Pomace

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of a diet containing a 10% of grape pomace (GP) on the milk yield, chemical-nutritional characteristics, total phenolic compounds (TPCs), antioxidant activity (AOA), fatty acids and proteins profile of dairy ewe’s milk. Forty-six ewes were dived into two groups: a control group (Ctrl), fed a standard diet, and an experimental group (GP+), whose diet was supplemented with 10% of GP on dry matter. The trial lasted 60 days and milk samples were collected and analyzed at the beginning (T0) and after 60 (T60) days. Dietary enrichment with GP did not affect the yield and the chemical composition of the milk. TPCs and AOA were not affected by the diet. After 60 days, the diet induced an increase in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and a decrease in medium chain saturated fatty acids (MCSFA), but the total saturated fatty acids (SFA), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), short chain saturated fatty acids (SCSFA) and long chain saturated fatty acids (LCSFA) were not modified. A decrease in the C14 desaturation index and an increase in the C18 index were also detected. Total caseins and whey protein were not affected by GP, even if a lower content of k-casein in GP+ milk compared to Ctrl milk was observed on the 60th day. The results of the present study suggest that 10% of GP can be included in the diet of lactating ewes without modifying milk gross composition but inducing significantly changes the fatty acid profile.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward human papillomavirus infection among undergraduate pharmacy students in Saudi Arabia

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most widespread viral infections that affect the reproductive tract. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward HPV amongst pharmacy students in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional prospective online survey-based study was conducted amongst all second year to final year students enrolled in the pharmacy programme. Results: Female students exhibited better awareness and knowledge (87.2%) compared to male students (12.8%). The majority of respondents (92.8%) had heard about the risk of cervical cancer, with fewer respondents had heard about the HPV vaccine (35.0%). There was high ratification that vaccines help in preventing cervical cancer (64.80%), which is a good response. Conclusion: The pharmacy students showed an average knowledge regarding HPV infection and HPV vaccination. Considerable HPV targeted initiatives related to the offered pharmacy curriculum should be planned and executed to equip future pharmacists with proper knowledge and soft skills to perform their effective role in the prevention of HPV infection.
Technical-economic analysis of variants of a micro location for the DTO crushing plant of the DTO system and connecting conveyor T1 at the open pit Potrlica, Pljevlja

The Additional Mining Design for coal exploitation at the open pit "Potrlica" - Pljevlja for the period 2020 - 2025, has defined the exploitation system important parameters and development of the open pit. Among others, for the first half of 2022, it is planned to move the crushing plant to a new position, in a direction of the excavation front. Generally, the new position of the crushing plant has been verified within several project and study documents. Nevertheless, there is a need for precise definition of the crushing plant positions and conveyors within the DTO system in order to the create favorable and safe working conditions for mechanization on the loading plateau of the crusher, to provide a more favorable position of the crusher with the aim of easier plateau drainage and a more convenient approach to the crusher for easier maintenance, and to minimize the costs of relocation to a new position while respecting the projected dynamics of relocation works. In order to ensure the fulfillment of the set goals, a techno-economic analysis of the variants of a micro location of the crushing plant at this open pit was performed with an overview given in this paper.
Evolvability in the Cephalothoracic Structural Complexity of Aegla araucaniensis (Crustacea: Decapoda) Determined by a Developmental System with Low Covariational Constraint

Simple Summary The origin of complex morphological structures is explained mainly by direct pathways fusing adjacent modules, while the independent effect of parallel pathways acting on different areas of a morphogenetic field is less well-known. The palimpsest model that explains the cephalothoracic structural complexity of decapod crustaceans is composed of two hox-regulatory parallel pathways that tagmatize the anterior metameres early, followed by a direct pathway that fuses the tagmata forming the developmental modules. The cephalothoracic geometry of Aegla araucaniensis shows a marked sexual dimorphism; its adaptive causes also promote dimorphic variations in the evolvability of developmental modularity. We found areas of instability in the variance of the asymmetry in both developmental modules. The direct pathway presents intermediate levels of canalization in the covariation of the developmental modules, although significantly higher in males. This low restrictive potential promotes expressions of gonadic modularity in females and agonistic modularity in males, which differ significantly from developmental modularity. The cephalothoracic palimpsest model of decapods allows studying modularity in an explicit evo–devo context. Abstract The integration of complex structures is proportional to the intensity of the structural fusion; its consequences are better known than the covariational effects under less restrictive mechanisms. The synthesis of a palimpsest model based on two early parallel pathways and a later direct pathway explains the cephalothoracic complexity of decapod crustaceans. Using this model, we tested the evolvability of the developmental modularity in Aegla araucaniensis, an anomuran crab with an evident adaptive sexual dimorphism. The asymmetric patterns found on the landmark configurations suggest independent perturbations of the parallel pathways in each module and a stable asymmetry variance near the fusion by canalization of the direct pathway, which was more intense in males. The greater covariational flexibility imposed by the parallel pathways promotes the expression of gonadic modularity that favors the reproductive output in females and agonistic modularity that contributes to mating success in males. Under these divergent expressions of evolvability, the smaller difference between developmental modularity and agonistic modularity in males suggests higher levels of canalization due to a relatively more intense structural fusion. We conclude that: (1) the cephalothorax of A. araucaniensis is an evolvable structure, where parallel pathways promote sexual disruptions in the expressions of functional modularity, which are more restricted in males, and (2) the cephalothoracic palimpsest of decapods has empirical advantages in studying the developmental causes of evolution of complex structures.
Prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder in Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students

Social Anxiety is the most common form of anxiety. Social Anxiety is usually misunderstood to be shyness and hence is important to be clinically diagnosed and treated. Anxiety affects the individual’s professional and personal life. In students it affects the academics and practical sessions of the curriculum. Social Anxiety Disorder in general public marks up to 80%. The objective of this study was to find the prevalence of Social Anxiety Disorder in undergraduate physiotherapy students. The results were assessed using the Social Interaction Anxiety Scale. It is a 20 items questionnaire and each item is scored from 0 to 4 marks and then the total sum of all the answers is calculated. If the score is 36 and above it is considered to be indicative of Social Anxiety Disorder. Total 307 students participated in this study. The questionnaire was sent to students using google forms. Out of 307 students, 66 students had score below 36, and remaining 241 students had a score of 36 and above. This concluded that out of all the participants, 78.5% people had Social Anxiety Disorder. Key words:Social Anxiety Disorder, Undergraduate Students, Physiotherapy .
Effects of silica composition on gas permeability of ENR/PVC membrane

This paper studied the potential of a hybrid organic-inorganic membrane, ENR/PVC/SiO2 membrane for separation purposes. The ENR/PVC/SiO 2 membranes were prepared using spontaneous solvent exchange and evaporation techniques. The amount of SiO 2 added was varied at 1, 3, 5 and 8 wt%. The SEM micrographs showed that pores were developed upon addition of SiO 2 . The tensile strength and modulus were also enhanced with increasing amount of SiO 2 up to 5 wt%. At higher SiO 2 loadings, the mechanical strength of the membrane decreased due to the agglomeration of SiO 2 particles. Gas permeation test was done on ENR/PVC/SiO 2 membranes using NO 2 gas and CO 2 gas. The permeability of both gasses increased with the amount of SiO 2 added to the membrane, which attributed to the increase in nanopores. The membranes with SiO 2 had a higher permeability to CO 2 than NO 2 Keywords : epoxidised natural rubber; polyvinyl chloride; membrane; silica; gas separation.
Alternative CAR Therapies: Recent Approaches in Engineering Chimeric Antigen Receptor Immune Cells to Combat Cancer

For nearly three decades, chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) have captivated the interest of researchers seeking to find novel immunotherapies to treat cancer. CARs were first designed to work with T cells, and the first CAR T cell therapy was approved to treat B cell lymphoma in 2017. Recent advancements in CAR technology have led to the development of modified CARs, including multi-specific CARs and logic gated CARs. Other immune cell types, including natural killer (NK) cells and macrophages, have also been engineered to express CARs to treat cancer. Additionally, CAR technology has been adapted in novel approaches to treating autoimmune disease and other conditions and diseases. In this article, we review these recent advancements in alternative CAR therapies and design, as well as their mechanisms of action, challenges in application, and potential future directions.
Factors affecting online shopping behavior in Bangladesh: A demographic perspective

Prior studies in Bangladesh examined how several non-demographic factors influenced consumers' online buying behavior. However, no specific research has been conducted to examine an association between consumers' demographic factors and the online shopping behavior of Bangladeshi buyers. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the association between online shopping behavior and the demographic characteristics of Bangladeshi buyers. The association between six consumers' demographic variables, such as age, gender, income, education, occupation, and marital status, and online shopping behavior, proxied by the frequency of online shopping, was examined. Primary data through a structured questionnaire was collected from the 547 respondents in urban and rural areas of seven divisions in Bangladesh through offline and online surveys. The chi-square test was used to examine the association between consumers' demographic characteristics and online shopping behavior. The study found that male and married consumers with a higher level of education and higher-category jobs have a higher propensity to shop online. However, consumers' age and income level do not significantly impact their online shopping behavior. The study's outcomes are expected to provide online retailers and merchants with critical information about buyer behavior. Keywords: Association, online shopping behavior, demographic characteristics, chi-square test, Cramér’s V, e-commerce. JEL Classification: M31, M39, and L81
Comparison of physico-chemical parameters with macroinvertebrate and vertebrate fauna of Lake Ogelube and Lake Ojii, Opi-Agu, south-eastern Nigeria

The physico-chemical parameters of water provide crucial information on the condition of a waterbody at a point in time. Physico-chemical parameters determine the primary and secondary productivity of an aquatic ecosystem. Data on water temperature, pH, turbidity, water depth, total dissolved solids, total hardness, biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, chloride, nitrate and phosphate, together with information on the aquatic macroinvertebrate and vertebrate species composition and abundance were collected for two Nigerian lakes, Lake Ogelube and Lake Ojii at Opi-Agu. The physico-chemical parameters were analysed using standard methods. Macroinvertebrate and vertebrate (Actinopterigii and Amphibia) species composition and abundance in the lakes were correlated with the physico-chemical parameters. Temperature, depth, biochemical oxygen demand and phosphate were significantly higher in Lake Ojii than in Lake Ogelube, while pH, turbidity and nitrate were significantly higher in Lake Ogelube (p < 0.05). In total, 1 442 animals were collected from the lakes of which 1 101 were macroinvertebrates and 341 vertebrates. The family Libellulidae (Order: Odonata) and the species Coptodon zillii (synonym: Tilapia zillii) (Gervais, 1848) (Perciformes: Cichlidae) were the most abundant macroinvertebrate and vertebrate taxa, respectively. Libellulidae were negatively associated with biochemical oxygen demand, temperature, turbidity, phosphate and chloride and Coptodon zillii was positively associated with dissolved oxygen.
LOWER EXTREMITY COORDINATION VARIABILITY DURING ANTICIPATED AND UNANTICIPATED SIDESTEPPING: IMPLICATIONS FOR ACL INJURY PREVENTION

Non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries commonly occur during sidestepping, particularly under time constraints. This study investigated the differences in lower limb coordination variability (CV) of five male team sport athletes during anticipated and unanticipated sidestepping. Intra-limb couplings associated with ACL injury mechanisms were investigated. Athletes demonstrated 21% greater thigh rot/leg rot CV; 31% greater thigh abd-add/leg abd-add CV; 22% greater knee flex-ext/hip rot CV and 14% greater hip rot/knee abd-add CV during unanticipated sidestepping. These results suggest that CV increases as a function of task complexity. Consequently, injury prevention programs must incorporate perceptual components in order to optimise planning time and coordinate appropriate postural adjustments to counter external loads.