Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Diversity of Diptera flower visitors of Pulsatilla grandis in the Bakony Mts (Hungary)

Plant-insect relations are very diverse and aff ected by many diff erent factors. When the temperature is low, the number of pollinators is mostly limited. In our study we document Diptera taxa collected on the early fl owering, legally protected Pulsatilla grandis Wender. Diptera were collected on the Csatár Hill (near Veszprém) and Vörös Hill (at Balatonalmádi) in the spring of 2019. Th e average number of Diptera individuals collected per hour were 1.7 and 2.4, respectively. At both sites the frequency of visitations was the highest around midday, then became lower in the aft ernoon. Th e majority of the collected insects belonged to hoverfl ies, and the most abundant species proved to be Brachypalpus valgus. However, the proportion of collected males and females was diff erent at the two sites. Th e understanding of relations between rare plant species and their pollinators is important from the aspect of ecology and nature conservation as well.
Factors Affecting Critical Shear Stress of Scour of Cohesive Soil Beds

Nearly 60% of bridge failures in the United States are caused by scour. When water flows in a channel, there is a critical value of riverbed shear stress; below this value, scour will not take place. This critical shear stress is an important parameter in scour prediction. However, a standard method to estimate the critical shear stress does not exist. From a study of 33 erosion function–apparatus (EFA) curves derived for cohesive soils, a method is proposed to estimate the critical shear stress using a hyperbola to fit the data, with some constraints. The intercept of the hyperbola on the shear stress axis is the critical shear stress. The ability to use Shelby tubes for EFA testing allows for careful control of properties when cohesive soils are being reconstituted. The hyperbolic approach was used to determine the critical shear stress for four samples of the same soil consolidated to different consolidation stresses. It was observed that the critical shear stress increased with decreasing water content, decreasing void ratio, increasing unit weight, and increasing consolidation stress. That these soil samples were essentially normally consolidated also suggests that the critical shear stress increased with undrained shear strength (Su) because Su/p = constant, where p = consolidation stress. This trend was not observed in NCHRP Project 24-15; this factor indicated the lack of a relationship between critical shear stress and some common soil parameters on the basis of observations from a large EFA test database. When soils from multiple sources are used to derive such relationships, a statistical approach that incorporates mixed effects may be needed.
The impact of board structure on bank loan herding via mediation of underperformance

ABSTRACT When weak governance practices cause poor bank lending performance, banks are more likely to engage in ‘loan herding’ to avoid a sustained performance deterioration. Using the three main types of Chinese banks as our sample, this study first confirms the existence of loan herding and the positive effects of a weak board structure on poor lending performance (i.e. underperformance). Then, after finding positive impacts of this underperformance on loan herding, we examine whether board structure variables negatively affect loan herding. We find that higher director compensation, a moderate average age of directors, and higher director education levels significantly reduce bank loan herding, whereas board duality and the presence of very old directors significantly increase bank loan herding. Finally, we study the mediation effect of loan performance on the relationship between board structure and loan herding. Our results show that board governance quality affects loan performance, which, in turn, affects loan herding.
Cultivating and tending social capital: a case-study of Arsenal in the Community

This study seeks to establish whether, and , if so, how, ‘F ootball in the C ommunity ’ can be an important source for cultivating and tending s ocial c apital. Previous research has paid much attention to the role of sports and leisure pursuits in the development of s ocial c apital and the benefits which can be attained through participation in and in volvement with sport, sporting organisations and c ommunity s ports d evelopment (CSD). Using the ‘s ocial c apital c ycle ’ as a framework for analysing the case of Arsenal in the Community and drawing on previous analytical frameworks, the findings suggest that s ocial c apital is being cultivated and tend ed within Arsenal in the Community, particularly as a result of the environment created through their CSD programmes and the networks developed in partnerships with other organisations. In some cases , this develo pment of s ocial c apital has helped to achieve outstanding results. The Holy Grail of CSD research and practice is a credible mechanism for evaluating and measuring seemingly intangible value s . Whil e previous studies have emphasised the intangibility of CSD and s ocial c apital, the discussions raised in this research suggest two important conclusions. First, that the power of an elite football club brand , such as Arsenal , presents opportunities to add and receive value through recipro cal benefits with its community department. Second, that the positive impacts of this mutual benefit can be recognised within a social impact measurement that has both wider relevance and contemporary resonance for global business strategy
Assessment of Knowledge and Practice Regarding Breast Feeding among Working and Non-Working Mothers

Background: Breastfeeding is widely acknowledged as the ideal method of providing optimal infant nutrition. Breast milk is the most complete food for babies and provides all of the nutrients needed for the first 6 months. Aim: assess the knowledge and practices regarding breastfeeding among working and non-working mothers. Design: Descriptive design was used for conducting the study. Sampling: A Purposive sample of 90 breast feeding mother. Setting: The study was carried out at El-Khosos central hospital Egypt. Tools: Two tools used for data collection: Tool I: A Structured interview questionnaire consist of demographic characteristics, obstetric history and knowledge assessment sheet. Tool II: Mother observational practice checklist regarding breast feeding. Results:the study showed that more than half of working mothers group was good knowledge regarding to breastfeeding. While non-working mothers' total Knowledge toward breastfeeding were poor knowledge. Regarding to non-working mothers' total practice toward breastfeeding the study results showed that majority of non-working mothers had inadequate practice. While study results show that more than half of working mothers had adequate practice regarding breastfeeding. Conclusion: There was highly significant difference between working mothers and non-working mothers according knowledge and practice regarding breastfeeding there were significant differences between working mothers and non-working mothers according to total mean score of knowledge and practice. Also there were highly significant relation between knowledge and practice in working mothers. Study also shows that there were highly significant correlation between knowledge and practice in working mothers and significant correlation between knowledge and practice.Recommendations: Mothers should be taught on how to breastfeed and maintain exclusive breastfeeding through breast feeding booklet.
Value-added Decking and Cladding - A Case Study of the Swedish Market

The range of value added decking and cladding products currently available on the Swedish market is probably greater than ever. Although, there are also both opportunities and threats for further development in this industry sector, the extant research has not addressed this topic. The present paper fills this gap through conducting a qualitative exploratory case study undertaken to describe the structure and macro factors influencing the industry. The study integrates PESTEL (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal) framework with Porter’s Five Forces of Competitive Position. Data for the PESTEL analysis were collected from industry experts and triangulated through secondary sources. Data for the Five Forces analysis were collected through qualitative interviews. The findings indicate that PESTEL factors have neutral or positive influences on the industry, while the Five Forces analysis indicates that the strength of buyers’ power and threats from substitutes may pose future challenges. Furthermore, the findings indicate that the industry has potential for further growth and warrants attention from various players that are not yet involved.
One Health Perspective of Salmonella Serovars in South Africa Using Pooled Prevalence: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Salmonella is a bacterium that is commonly associated with food-borne infections and is regarded as one of the most important pathogens in public health. Salmonella serovars, particularly Typhimurium and Enteritidis, which are widely distributed globally, mainly result in outbreaks commonly linked to the consumption of animal products. This study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies reporting the prevalence of Salmonella serovars from one health perspective that included human, environmental, and animal samples in South Africa. PubMed, ScienceDirect, African Journals Online, and Scopus databases were used to conduct extensive searches of articles which were ultimately included or excluded following the Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. According to the data obtained in this review, the overall pooled prevalence estimates (PPE) of Salmonella serovars detection were 79.6%, 61.6%, 56.5%, and 43.2% for human, environment, animal, and environment/animal samples in South Africa, respectively. The majority of the studies (50%) used the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique for the detection of Salmonella serovars, followed by culture methods (26.7%), while 20% used serotyping. The PPE for nontyphoidal Salmonellae (NTS) was 65.6% and 34.4% for Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Enteritidis, respectively. Our data further shows that 3 serovars, namely, Salmonella Typhimurium, Salmonella Enteriditis, and Salmonella Hadar, have been isolated from animals, humans, and the environment in South Africa. Our results highlight the ongoing spread of Salmonella spp. especially on animals which might end up infecting humans via direct contact with infected animals or eating infected animal products. This calls for deliberate “One Health” epidemiological studies in order to document information on the transmission between humans, animals, and the environment. This will ultimately result in the formulation of a consolidated salmonellosis control policy by the environmental, human, and veterinary health sectors.
Suitable Concentration of ZnO Nanoparticles Enhanced Biomaterial Synthesis and Plant Cell Protection

Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) has been reported on toxicity effects on environmental organisms. However, Zn is a plant essential microelement which is involved in various physiological functions. In this study, MS medium, adding 0, 10 and 20 mgL-1 ZnO NPs were used for culturing wild type (WT) and transgenic expressing PAP1 under tissue culture condition. Effects of ZnO NPs concentrations on the accumulations of total soluble sugar (TSS) and flavonoid biomaterials in WT and transgenic plants were analysis. Membrane stability of each plant was assayed by lipid peroxidation measurement. Malondialdehyde, a byproduct of the membrane lipid peroxidation, was presented. The result showed that both WT and transgenic grown in medium, adding ZnO NPs enhanced the accumulations of TSS and flavonoids. All of PAP1 transgenic lines had a better response under ZnO NPs concentration and elevated higher biomaterials than WT did. Medium adding 20 mgL-1 ZnO NPs affected the highest accumulation of both biomaterials especially in transgenic plant. Higher accumulation of biomaterials is presented in treatment adding ZnO NPs and plant membrane stability of this treatment is better than that of medium without ZnO NPs. However, medium with 10 mgL-1 ZnO NPs showed the proper result of plant membrane stability.
The Influence of Microstructure on the Electromagnetic Behavior of Carbon Steel Wires

This paper describes the relations between microstructure, mechanical properties, and electromagnetic behavior of carbon steel wires submitted to different thermomechanical treatments. The electrical resistivity and bulk magnetic properties are determined through resistivity measurements down to 2 K and magnetic hysteresis loop measurements. In addition, magnetic domains are imaged by magnetic force microscopy despite the complex microstructures. The electromagnetic properties are mainly related to changes in the volume fraction, morphology, and distribution of the cementite phase within the α-ferrite matrix. Electrical conductivity and magnetic permeability increase in the order of martensite, tempered martensite, pearlite, proeutectoid ferrite-pearlite, spheroidite, and ferrite microstructures. The increase in carbon concentration enhances the electrons localization at atomic sites, assisting the covalent character of Fe–C interatomic bonds and thereby reducing conductivity. Moreover, the α-Fe3C interfaces that act as a physical barrier for dislocation slip in ferrite, affecting also the main free-paths for conductive electrons and magnetic domain walls displacements within the materials. As the electromagnetic behavior of steels results from individual contributions of microstructural elements that are often intrinsically related to one another, a careful interpretation of both electrical and magnetic responses is critical for a proper application of quality and process monitoring methods of carbon steel wires.
Knowledge and Attitude of Nursing Students Regarding Organ Donation in Pokhara, Nepal

Background: Organ donation and transplantation is a boon to the medical industry as it has helped in saving the lives of critically ill patients with organ failure but the shortage of organ donors is an emerging health problem in Nepal. Improving the knowledge and attitudes of health care professionals and nurses could help to promote organ donation. The study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of nursing students regarding organ donation. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 126 nursing students of proficiency certificate level. Pokhara Nursing Campus was selected among the seven nursing colleges through a simple random sampling technique. All the students of the first, second and third year of selected college were enrolled in the study. A semi-structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. The data was collected and analyzed in the Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 and descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were calculated. Result: The study showed more than half (54.8%) of nursing students had satisfactory knowledge. The mean knowledge score and standard deviation were found to be 16.54±3.17. Most (88%) of the nursing students had a positive attitude towards organ donation with a mean attitude of 41.30+ 4.05. Conclusion: Nursing students had satisfactory knowledge and a positive attitude towards organ donation. Knowledge on organ donation should be incorporated in the school curriculum to increase knowledge level and develop attitude on donating organs.
Piperine Provides Neuroprotection against Kainic Acid-Induced Neurotoxicity via Maintaining NGF Signalling Pathway

The neuroprotective properties of piperine, the major alkaloid extracted from black pepper, have been under investigation, but its mechanism of action in excitotoxicity is still poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of piperine with a focus on nerve growth factor (NGF) signalling in a kainic acid (KA) rat model of excitotoxicity. Rats were administered intraperitoneally (i.p.) piperine (10 or 50 mg/kg) before KA injection (15 mg/kg, i.p.). Our results show that KA exposure in rats caused seizure behaviour, intrinsic neuronal hyperactivity, glutamate elevation, hippocampal neuronal damage, and cognitive impairment. These KA-induced alterations could be restored to the normal state by piperine treatment. In addition, piperine decreased the expression of the NGF precursor proNGF and NGF-degrading protease matrix metalloproteinase 9, whereas it increased the expression of proNGF processing enzyme matrix metalloproteinase 7, NGF, and NGF-activated receptor TrkA in the hippocampus of KA-treated rats. Furthermore, KA decreased phosphorylation of the protein kinase B (Akt) and glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK3β) in the hippocampus, and piperine reversed these changes. Our data suggest that piperine protects hippocampal neurons against KA-induced excitotoxicity by upregulating the NGF/TrkA/Akt/GSK3β signalling pathways.
Application of rapid antigen tests in the prevention of the transmission of SARS-COV-2 in a hospital setting

Introduction: The pandemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) presented a major challenge to health-care systems around the world. To ensure the continuity of hospital care for patients with cardiovascular diseases, the clinic has formulated the strategy for prevention of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 across the hospital environment. The purpose of this paper is to present the strategy for the prevention of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in a healthcare facility, using Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests (Ag-RDTs). Methods: A description of the work from the hospital committee for the prevention and control of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic is presented. The hospital has adopted the zero-case strategy. Each positive Ag-RDTs test was sent for confirmation by real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). Results: During the observed period, 6569 tests were performed at the Magdalena Clinic. Of these, a total of 6100 Ag-RDTs were performed, while 469 were recorded by RT-PCR test. Of these tests, a total of 181 tests showed a positive result, which is a share of 2.75% of all tests performed, of which 144 (2.19%) positive findings were detected among staff. In Ag-RDTs alone, a total of 86 positive people were detected, which is 1.41% of those tested on this type of test.Conclusion: The use of antigen rapid diagnostic tests is an effective and reliable method for the early detection of asymptomatic individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 in a hospital setting. This strategy can significantly contribute to the insurance of uninterrupted healthcare, providing regular workflow processes, and the care of patients in the safest possible way.
The Impact of Organizational Justice Dimensions on the Quality of Work Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study aims to prove and analyze the effect of the dimensions of organizational justice on the quality of work life of female lecturers at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business at UIN Imam Bonjol Padang. In this study, 51 female lecturers were used who were selected using the census method. The analytical method used to prove the truth of the hypothesis is multiple linear regression and t-statistical testing. Based on the results of testing the first hypothesis, it was found that distributive justice had no significant effect on the quality of work life of female lecturers at the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business at UIN Imam Bonjol Padang during the Covid 19 pandemic, while procedural justice and interactive justice had a positive effect on the quality of work life of female lecturers at the Faculty of Economics. Islam and Business at UIN Imam Bonjol Padang during the Covid 19 pandemic.
A Comparative Analysis of the Real Sector in Turkey from the Economic and Financial Perspectives with the CRITIC-MAIRCA Method

This study aimed to examine the economic contribution and financial performance of the real sector in Turkey. Using the real sector company accounts published by the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT), seventeen sectors were analysed with the CRITIC-based MAIRCA method. The economic contribution was evaluated with sub-indicators to economic growth, employment, and entrepreneurship; financial performance was evaluated with liquidity, financial structure, turnover and profitability indicators. The findings revealed that manufacturing sector provided the highest contribution to total economy and in all sub-indicators. While the sectors with the lowest contribution in the sub-indicators differed, it was determined that the sub-sector with the lowest total contribution was real estate activities sector. In terms of total financial performance and liquidity, financial structure, and profitability sub-indicators, human health and social work activities, and according to turnover ratios energy supply sector have the highest performance. The study revealed that the sectors with an increased contribution to the economy and those with high financial performance differentiate. Lastly, it has been seen that sectors with high economic contribution exhibit weak financial performance. The findings were checked by sensitivity analysis and proposed method produces consistent results against weight changes and the model is reliable.
Post-pandemic health and its sustainability

Current experiences at a global level are an inspiration for research in the academic field. There is much to learn, and society must carefully reflect on the moments lived in two years that for many have meant two centuries. Many difficulties remain to be resolved and a wide field to discover the unknown by medicine. With the difficulties that have arisen on a global scale because of COVID-19, health has been affected at the societal level; In addition to the consequences derived from the effects of the virus, the mental health of people was impacted with high repercussions at the social and family level, as well as the teaching processes at the different levels of education where many students abandoned their studies.
Weaponized volunteering in schools: The discourse of volunteering and pre-military education in Israeli high schools

This article examines the interrelations between two educational endeavors in Israeli high schools, which are usually perceived as separated. The first is a pre-military education program that is an inherent part of Israeli schools’ formal and nonformal curriculum. The second is the incorporation of volunteering activity in and for the community as a compulsory prerequisite for the matriculation diploma. An integrative analysis of policy and curricular documents of both programs suggests that a shared common discursive framework characterizes these programs. This discourse glorifies an ideal Israeli citizen who serves his country through both civic volunteering and military service. This dual discourse blurs the boundaries between what is considered civic and what is considered military in the education system. Thus, it calls for a reconsideration of the ways in which civic education may be implemented in the education system together with militaristic ideals.