Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An explanatory model of the influence of consumer exposure to sport sponsoring event

Abstract Event exposure is a fundamental factor, because if the consumer is not exposed to sponsorship, it will not have any effect on him. Consequently, this investigation purpose tries to demonstrate the event exposure influence on consumer of such important factors, as a greater likelihood of recognizing the sponsor, a more positive event image this influences on the sponsor image, this in turn influences on intention to purchase. It was also found that exposure improves the level of knowledge about the sponsor, and finally the consumer’s exposure to the event will have a mediating effect between fit event-sponsor and sponsor image. The event chosen as the framework of this research is The Olympic Games of Rio 2016, one of the biggest sporting events with the largest audience. The statistical measurement analysis has been made with SEM-PLS 3.2. 7, both for the assessment of the structural model and to verify the hypotheses proposed. The model after the analyzes performed has a good fit. The study limitation refers to the specificity of the study, as the results depend on the context, and replication would be advisable to generalize the results.
TAG-Reg: Iterative Accurate Global Registration Algorithm

In this paper, we propose an accurate global registration (TAG-Reg) algorithm for poor initialization and partially overlapping point clouds registration problem. Firstly, methods based on geometric structure information of points can get the accurate results, which is vulnerable to poor initialization. Meanwhile, existing features based global methods can solve poor initialization problem at a certain extent, but it cannot obtain accurate results. So, we combine the geometric structure information with feature as hybrid feature to solve poor initialization problem completely and obtain accurate results. Secondly, we introduce dynamic trimmed strategy combining with hybrid feature to deal with partially overlapping problem. Then, to improve the accuracy of our method, we utilize the probabilistic method to suppress noise. At last, we establish the TAG-Reg model and propose an iterative algorithm to solve this problem. Experimental results show that our TAG-Reg achieves state-of-the-art performance compared to existing non-deep learning and recent deep learning methods. Our source code will open at https://github.com/BiaoBiaoLi/TAG-Reg.
Evening Side EMIC Waves and Related Proton Precipitation Induced by a Substorm

We present the results of a multi‐point and multi‐instrument study of electromagnetic ion cyclotron (EMIC) waves and related energetic proton precipitation during a substorm. We analyze the data from Arase (ERG) and Van Allen Probes (VAPs) A and B spacecraft for an event of 16 and 17 UT on December 1, 2018. VAP‐A detected an almost dispersionless injection of energetic protons related to the substorm onset in the night sector. Then the proton injection was detected by VAP‐B and further by Arase, as a dispersive enhancement of energetic proton flux. The proton flux enhancement at every spacecraft coincided with the EMIC wave enhancement or appearance. This data show the excitation of EMIC waves first inside an expanding substorm wedge and then by a drifting cloud of injected protons. Low‐orbiting NOAA/POES and MetOp satellites observed precipitation of energetic protons nearly conjugate with the EMIC wave observations in the magnetosphere. The proton pitch‐angle diffusion coefficient and the strong diffusion regime index were calculated based on the observed wave, plasma, and magnetic field parameters. The diffusion coefficient reaches a maximum at energies corresponding well to the energy range of the observed proton precipitation. The diffusion coefficient values indicated the strong diffusion regime, in agreement with the equality of the trapped and precipitating proton flux at the low‐Earth orbit. The growth rate calculations based on the plasma and magnetic field data from both VAP and Arase spacecraft indicated that the detected EMIC waves could be generated in the region of their observation or in its close vicinity.
Psychologists’ perspectives on providing psychological care for refugees in Brazil

ABSTRACT To gain insights into psychologists’ experience of working with refugees in Brazil, semi-structured interviews with 14 psychologists were conducted and analysed using thematic analysis. Results showed that participants experienced operating in a novel, precarious and xenophobic context, which led them to move beyond classical psychological work, engage in practical assistance and become very close to clients. Psychologists reported lack of public structures, insufficient competencies and high levels of fatigue. At the same time, they described gaining new perspectives and benefiting from witnessing their clients’ resilience. In terms of facilitators for the work with refugees, participants pointed to the importance of psychologists being flexible, authentic, of showing a high frustration tolerance and of making use of group-based approaches. Participants suggested that, in order to better refugees’ mental health in Brazil, efforts should focus on adopting a more social perspective in psychology, developing anti-discrimination campaigns, building policies for refugee’ inclusion and scaling up investments in mental healthcare in general. Suggestions for future research are made, as well as for psychologists who work with refugees, such as fostering a more collectivity-focused and contextual understanding of mental health.
A Eulerian–Lagrangian Coupled Method for the Simulation of Submerged Granular Column Collapse

A two-fluid Eulerian–Lagrangian coupled model is developed to investigate the complex interactions between solid particles and the ambient water during the process of submerged granular column collapse. In this model, the water phase is considered to be a Newtonian fluid, whereas the granular column is modeled as an elastic–perfectly plastic material. The water flow field is calculated by the mesh-based Eulerian Finite Volume Method (FVM), with the free surface captured by the Volume-of-Fluid (VOF) technique. The large deformation of the granular material is simulated by the mesh-free, particle-based Lagrangian Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics method (SPH). Information transfer between Eulerian nodes and Lagrangian particles is performed by the aid of the SPH interpolation function. Both dry and submerged granular column collapses are simulated with the proposed model. Experiments of the submerged cases are also conducted for comparison. Effects of dilatancy (compaction) of initially dense (loose) packing granular columns on the mixture dynamics are investigated to reveal the mechanisms of different flow regimes. Pore water pressure field and granular velocity field are in good agreement between our numerical results and experimental observations, which demonstrates the capability of the proposed Eulerian–Lagrangian coupled method in dealing with complex submerged water–granular mixture flows.
Explaining SNAP Nonparticipation among Food-Insecure Poor and Near-Poor Households with Dependent Children

ABSTRACT Why households eligible for SNAP do not participate has perplexed scholars. Explanations exist, but few explore whether SNAP nonparticipation coincides with private food assistance. Applying an innovative empirical strategy to SIPP data, we investigate the link between SNAP nonparticipation and private food assistance among vulnerable households with children. We find that SNAP nonparticipation is greater when households are also less likely to receive private food assistance. This finding suggests private food assistance complements SNAP participation rather than acts as a substitute. We frame this finding in terms of the welfare stigma and transactional costs literature.
Evaluation of organic carbon stocks in mineral and organic soils in Lithuania

Soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks at national level were estimated to provide more accurate estimates on SOC for the Lithuanian GHG inventory. The SOC stocks in the forest floor, grassland litter, and in mineral or organic topsoil (0–30 cm) of forest land, grasslands, and croplands were estimated. The assessment was based on forest floor and peat topsoil mass, mineral topsoil bulk density, and carbon concentration in 754 permanent observation plots on 9 × 9 km grid of the National Forest Inventory in Lithuania. The SOC stocks were obtained for eight WRB Reference Soil Groups to provide the estimates for land use, land‐use change, and forestry reporting. The SOC stocks in the forest floor, topsoil of mineral, and peat layers were identified for soils under different land uses. The mean SOC concentrations in the 0–10 and 10–30 cm topsoil of most soil groups, especially fertile forest soils (Cambisols, Luvisols +Retisols) were higher for forest land and grasslands, and lower for croplands. The total averaged SOC stock in the forest floor in mineral and organic soils was 6.97 t ha−1, whereas in the litter of grasslands it was 0.54 t ha−1. The averaged SOC stock in topsoil varied from 56 t ha−1 (Arenosols) to 118 t ha−1 (Cambisols) in mineral forest soils and was 150 t ha−1 (Histosols) in organic forest soils. The total averaged SOC stock in mineral topsoil of forest land, grassland, and cropland was 80, 74, and 72 t ha−1, respectively.
Development of Probiotic Almond Beverage Using Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GR-1 Fortified with Short-Chain and Long-Chain Inulin Fibre

Plant-based beverages are growing in popularity due to the rise of vegetarianism and other health trends. A probiotic almond beverage that combines the properties of almonds, inulin, and Lacticaseibacillusrhamnosus GR-1 may meet the demand for a non-dairy health-promoting food. The purpose of this study was to investigate the viability of L. rhamnosus GR-1 and pH in five fermented almond beverage samples, supplemented with either 2% or 5% (w/v) short-chain or long-chain inulin over 9 h of fermentation and 30 days of refrigerated storage. All almond beverage samples achieved a mean viable count of at least 107 CFU/mL during 9h of fermentation and 30 days of refrigerated storage. The probiotic almond beverage supplemented with 2% (w/v) short-chain inulin had a significantly higher mean microbial count (p = 0.048) and lower pH (p < 0.001) throughout fermentation, while the control and the long-chain inulin treatments had the lowest viable counts and acidity, respectively. This study shows that the addition of short-chain and long-chain inulin had no adverse effects on the viability of L. rhamnosus GR-1. Therefore, the probiotic almond beverage has the potential to be a valid alternative to dairy-based probiotic products.
The Impact of Behavioral Finance Factors and the Mediating Effect of Investment Behavior on Individual’s Financial Well-being: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

Individual financial well-being is recognized as a major concern for the general welfare and social welfare of society. In this context, it is very important to understand how people can ensure good financial well-being. This article aims to explore the effects of financial literacy, risk tolerance, and risk perception on the financial well-being of individuals, with an emphasis on behavioral investment interventions. Quantitative research methods are used to measure the factors that affect financial well-being. A questionnaire was developed on Google Forms to collect data from people who have bank accounts. The sample of 318 Pakistanis supports the proposed hypothesis. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to evaluate the results. The results show that risk tolerance, risk perception and financial literacy influence people's investment behavior and ultimately their financial well-being. Individual financial behavior needs to be improved. In this context, there is an urgent need for financial education programs in the education system and centers of employment, behavioral development and financial literacy. Future research on this topic could benefit from collecting longitudinal data which could provide more relevant information for Pakistanis seeking to achieve better financial well-being. All measures used are reported separately and individually, measuring the risk that respondents will misinterpret questions and even interpret their behavior.
Role of laser application in endodontic treatment: a review of literature

Many applications have been previously reported that laser is used in the field of endodontics. It is used in pulp diagnosis, shaping and disinfection of the root canal, endodontic surgeries, modifying the dentin structures, pulpotomy and pulp capping. Our present study aims to review some applications of laser used in the field of endodontics. According to the evidence from current studies in the literature, vital pulp therapeutic approaches for pulpotomy can significantly lead to efficacious and bloodless outcomes by using laser for the following processes: Coagulation, vaporization, and sealing of the blood vessels with potentially sterile minute wounds with no complications. Many advantages have been previously reported for using laser within endodontic surgical procedures, such as coagulation, sterilization, selective absorption, precision, lower rates of complications as inflammation and edema, getting clean, well-sealed surgical wounds, enhanced disinfection characteristics, reduced painful sensations, decreased required sutures due to better hemostasis, and reduced bleeding. On the other hand, applying some laser modalities might not be adequately efficacious according to previous studies in the literature. We recommend that further human prospective to conduct investigations for further validation of the current evidence.
Species mixture effects and climate influence growth, recruitment and mortality in Interior West USA Populus tremuloides‐conifer communities

Tree‐species mixture effects (e.g. complementarity and facilitation) have been found to increase individual‐tree productivity, lessen mortality and improve recruitment in forests worldwide. By promoting more efficient and complete resource use, mixture effects may also lessen individual‐tree‐level water stress, thus improving drought resistance. We investigated the influence of mixture effects on tree productivity, mortality and recruitment across broad compositional and moisture gradients in high‐elevation Interior West US mixed‐conifer communities, where Populus tremuloides (trembling aspen) is the major contributor to functional diversity. Our goal was to provide a more complete scientific foundation for managing these drought‐prone, fire‐excluded systems under an uncertain climate. We used landscape‐scale national forest inventory data to examine mixture effects on P. tremuloides and the major associated conifer species, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Pinus contorta, Abies lasiocarpa and Picea engelmannii. Using generalized linear mixed modelling, we isolated the influences of P. tremuloides relative density and climate on tree‐level (stems ≥ 12.7 cm DBH) growth, mortality and stand‐level recruitment (presence/absence of new trees). Cold‐season precipitation (PPT) and warm‐season vapour pressure deficit (VPD) served to represent soil moisture supply and demand, respectively. Populus tremuloides growth declined as interspecific density increased. In contrast, Pinus contorta and A. lasiocarpa growth increased with P. tremuloides density. For all species except A. lasiocarpa and P. menziesii, growth increased under higher PPT and VPD. Populus tremuloides mortality increased under high VPD but not with interspecific relative density. We found limited evidence that A. lasiocarpa mortality decreased as P. tremuloides density increased. Populus tremuloides recruitment declined steeply above 25% interspecific relative density. We found a decline in conifer recruitment odds as P. tremuloides density increased, ranging from strong in P. contorta to insubstantial in P. engelmannii. Synthesis. Our findings have implications for sustaining mixed‐conifer communities impacted by climate change and historical fire exclusion. Mixtures of P. tremuloides and conifers may improve conifer growth while adversely impacting P. tremuloides growth relative to pure stands. Higher conifer productivity combined with lower P. tremuloides recruitment at high conifer relative density may accelerate succession.
Conditioning of Biological Sludges with Cationic Poly-Electrolytes

Factors determining polyelectrolyte choice and dosage in conditioning of activated sludge were investigated. It was found that due to differences in particle size distribution electrophoretic mobility did not correlate with optimal dosages. Instead the polyelectrolyte consumption to a large degree could be explained by a linear model containing the variables: sludge volume index, rest turbidity, floc break up factor obtained by CST-stirring test and CST (Capillary Suction Time) of unconditioned sludge. For the investigated sludges biopolymers and colloidal particles were the main consumers of polyelectrolyte which however also was needed to build the existing flocs to optimum properties. The model was statistically less significant in the cases of high stirring times and high sludge volume indexes. Sludges with high amounts of dispersed particles were best conditioned by a high molecular weight and moderately charged polymer while for well flocculated sludges with high sludge volume index a high charge density polymer was most suitable.
CADMIUM CHRONIC EXPOSURE. MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL CHANGES ON THE SPORES FROM ATHYRIUM FILIX-FEMINA (L.) ROTH, DRYOPTERIS FILIX-MAS (L.) SCHOTT AND DRYOPTERIS AFFINIS (LOWE) FRASER-JENKINS

In this study we evaluate the influence of cadmium (Cd) on the spores from Athyrium filix-femina (Linnaeus) Roth (1799), Dryopteris filix-mas (Linnaeus) Schott (1834) and D. affinis (Lowe) Fraser-Jenkins (1979) starting with the gametophyte and sporophyte differentiation and continued with the biochemical changes. For spores cultivation we used soil treated with Knop solution in which different amounts of Cd acetate were dissolved and we obtained the folowing variants: V1Cd = 0,01g Cdkg; V2Cd = 0,02 g Cdkg; V3Cd = 0,05 g Cdkg; V4Cd = 0,1 g Cdkg. For 4 months we monitored the gametophyte and sporophyte differentiation and after that we determinate the amount of photosynthetic pigments and the content of polyphenols. Over time, the differences between the variants regarding the differentiation of gametophyte were reduced, and the sporophyte appeared in all variants. The smallest concentration of Cd stimulate the amount of assimilatory pigments and the content of polyphenols increased at the highest concentrations of Cd.
Women advancing research on hydrological processes: Preface

This Special Issue (SI) of Hydrological Processes features invited contributions led by women scientists at an advanced career stage who have made sustained contributions to the study of hydrological processes, advancing the field. The papers, with contributions from 16 women from 8 countries, reflect a wide diversity of research topics and methods. The contributions were by invitation. Work by these featured colleagues have become benchmarks through which other studies have been measured and implemented, because of their original ideas, concepts and theories from thorough field-based observations and modelling experiments. While this SI can only feature a few contributions, we recognize and want to emphasize that other women have and continue to pro-duce outstanding scientific contributions to the field. We aimed to highlight female role models as lead authors and representing the breadth of the hydrologic sciences research they lead. This SI cele-brates the whole community of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), not just the women scientists presented
Evaluation of Extractants for Available Zinc and its Forms in Vertisols of Madhya Pradesh

Available zinc in 15 soils (Vertisols) from wheat growing areas of Madhya Pradesh was evaluated with five extractants viz. DTPA-CaCl2, NH4HCO3-DTPA, NH4OAc, EDTA-(NH4)2CO3 and MgCl2. The amounf of zinc extracted by various chemical extractants was in the order of: NH4HCO3-DTPA > EDTA-(NH4)2CO3 > DTPA-CaCl2> NHpAc = MgCl2. The most suitable extractant for predicting zinc level for wheat crop was DTPA-CaCl2 followed by (NH4)2CO3-DTPA. Residual zinc contributed 90.7 per cent to total zinc. Complexed, occluded and residual zinc correlated significantly with Bray's per cent yield, concentration and uptake of zinc by wheat. The critical limits of zinc in soils were 0.6 mg kg−1for DTPA-CaCl2and 0.7 mg kg−1 for NH4HCO3-DTPA extractant.
Variance of mercury speciation in municipal sewage treatment plant: effects of mercury on the atmosphere

The speciation of mercury in various processing units of sewage treatment in autumn and winter were studied to understand the conversion and fate of mercury. The results show that the average concentrations of total mercury (THg) in the influent were 130.5 ± 69.8 ng/L and 231.3 ± 107.2 ng/L in autumn and winter, respectively, and the particulate mercury (PHg) was the main speciation (accounting for 59.3% and 86.9%, respectively). The proportion of dissolved mercury (DHg) increased after treatment, and the total removal efficiencies of THg were 78.9% and 90.8%, respectively. The release of mercury into the atmosphere during wastewater treatment was studied for the first time. The dissolved gaseous mercury (DGM) levels in the influent in autumn and winter were 0.60 ± 0.40 ng/L and 0.34 ± 0.21 ng/L, respectively. The estimated mercury from aeration was 3.94 kg per year in China. DGM will be released to the air if the sewage treatment plant is open-air. Closed sewage treatment and collection of waste gas treatment are necessary to reduce the influence of released mercury. Mercury releases into the atmosphere in the process of sewage treatment is one of the fates of mercury in sewage. Closed sewage treatment and collection of waste gas treatment are necessary to reduce the influence of released mercury. The reactive mercury (RHg) levels in the influents of autumn and winter were 1.28 ± 0.49 ng/L and 1.96 ± 0.43 ng/L, and these levels account for a small proportion of THg, only 1.7% and 0.8%. Hg2+ were released by the degradation of organic matter in the secondary biological treatment. The THg levels in dehydrated sludge were higher than those in biochemical sludge but lower than the maximum limit of THg in agricultural sludge.
Core features for the design of remuneration systems for sustainable human resource management during the Covid-19 pandemic: Polish companies’ experiences

Fulfilling the objectives of sustainable development aimed at combining economic, social and ecological objectives is supported by the concept of Sustainable Human Resource Management (SHRM). SHRM practices enable the maintenance, renewal and restoration of human resources. The article fills a research gap on the characteristics of remuneration systems in SHRM. The purpose of this study is to reveal the remuneration practices that allow organisations to implement sustainable human resource management's characteristics in the COVID-19 crisis. The research uses qualitative data from Polish organisations collected through semi-structured interviews with 15 managers responsible for human resource management (HRM). It shows a diversity of remuneration practices during the COVID-19 crisis such as focusing the remuneration systems on the long-term goals of the organisation and combining social goals with business pragmatism.