Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Strain Effects on the Oxidation of CO and HCOOH on Au–Pd Core–Shell Nanoparticles

The mechanism of CO and HCOOH electrooxidation in an acidic solution on carbon-supported Au–Pd core–shell nanoparticles was investigated by differential electrochemical mass spectrometry and in situ Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Analysis performed in nanostructures with 1.3 ± 0.1 nm (CS1) and 9.9 ± 1.1 nm (CS10) Pd shells provides compelling evidence that the mechanism of adsorbed CO (COads) oxidation is affected by structural and electronic effects introduced by the Au cores. In the case of CS10, a band associated with adsorbed OH species (OHads) is observed in the potential range of CO oxidation. This feature is not detected in the case of CS1, suggesting that the reaction follows an alternative mechanism involving COOHads species. The faradaic charge associated with COads oxidation as well as the Stark slope measured from FTIR indicates that the overall affinity and orbital coupling of CO to Pd are weaker for CS1 shells. FTIR spectroscopy also revealed the presence of HCOOads intermed.
Effects of five mycorrhizal fungi on biomass and leaf physiological activities of walnut

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can benefit many plants, but their effects on walnuts are not yet known. The present study aimed to analyze the effect of five AMF species, namely, Acaulospora scrobiculata, Diversispora spurca, Glomus etunicatum, G. mosseae and G. versiforme on biomass production, chlorophyll contents, sugar fraction contents, and mineral element contents of walnut (Juglans regia L.) seedlings. The five AMF species colonized roots of walnut, established mycorrhizas in roots and hyphae in soil, and released easily extractable glomalin-related soil protein into soil, whilst D. spurca exhibited the best effect. All the AMF inoculations, except A. scrobiculata, stimulated shoot and root biomass production. Mycorrhizal fungal inoculations collectively increased leaf chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, and total chlorophyll a+b concentrations, and thus promoted leaf sucrose accumulation, which provides an important mycorrhiza-carbon source to roots. AMF inoculations conferred a positive effect on leaf N, P, K, Mg, Fe, B, Zn and Cu contents, while they reduced leaf Mn contents. These results concluded that AMF were beneficial to the growth and physiological activities of walnut, which gives the support for the AMF application in walnut.
In Vitro Study on the Influence of Proline on Struvite Crystals

This study investigated the effect of amino acid proline, as crystal modifier, on the struvite crystallization in vitro conditions. The struvite crystals were evaluated experimentally through XRD, SEM, and FTIR to determine the structure, morphology, and chemical composition, respectively. XRD analysis pointed out that struvite crystals belonged to the orthorhombic Pmn21 space group. SEM analysis depicted that proline had a significant influence on the morphology as well as the particle size of the struvite. Moreover, the length and width of struvite crystals varied with different concentrations of proline. The length of struvite crystals decreased, and their width thickened in the presence of the crystal modifier. The negativity of the zeta potential value became less negative in the presence of proline and the values were determined to be –6.10 mV and -4.00 mV for 25 and 100 ppm, respectively. According to BET analysis results, the surface area of the struvite decreased in the proline media when compared with the crystals formed without the crystal modifier. In addition, the thermal degradation of the formed crystals was examined. Regarding the results of the thermodynamic analysis, the average ∆H , ∆G , and ∆S were 92.17 kJ/mol, 197.85 kJ/mol, and −254.63 J/mol K, respectively. As a result, this study could provide a potential crystal modifier for the inhibition of struvite stones.
EKONOMİK ÖZGÜRLÜĞE ETKİ EDEN FAKTÖRLER: YÜKSELEN PİYASA EKONOMİLERİ İÇİN PANEL VERİ ANALİZİ

Bu calisma secilmis 15 yukselen piyasa ekonomisi uzerinde ekonomik ozgurluge etki eden faktorlerin belirlenmesi amaci ile yapilmistir. 2000-2017 yillari arasinda yillik veriler kullanilarak yatay kesit bagimliligini goz onunde bulunduran panel veri analizi yontemi kullanilmistir. Kurulan modelde bagimli degisken olarak ekonomik ozgurluk degiskeni kullanilirken bagimsiz degiskenler ise ekonomik buyume, enflasyon, yurtici tasarruf, devlet harcamalari ve ticaret ozgurlugu olarak belirlenmistir. Ekonomik ozgurluk, devlet harcamalari ve ticaret ozgurlugu verileri Fraser Institute veri tabanindan elde edilirken ekonomik buyume, enflasyon ve yurtici tasarruf degiskenleri Dunya Bankasi veri tabanindan temin edilmistir. Serilerin duraganligi; yatay kesit bagimliligini ve ortak faktorleri goz onunde bulunduran ikinci kusak birim kok testlerinden Hadri-Kurozumi (2012) testiyle incelenirken esbutunlesme iliskisinin varligi ise Westerlund (2008) tarafindan gelistirilen Durbin-H (Durbin-Hausman) testi ile analiz edilmistir. Sonuclara gore ekonomik buyumenin, devlet harcamalarinin ve ticaret ozgurlugunun ekonomik ozgurluk uzerinde istatistiki olarak anlamli ve pozitif etkiler yarattigi gorulmektedir. Soz konusu pozitif iliski literaturdeki calismalarin buyuk bir kismina uyumluluk gostermektedir.
Accuracy of peer ratings on the quality of spoken-language interpreting

Abstract The accuracy of peer ratings on students’ performance has attracted much attention from higher education researchers. In this study, we attempted to explore the accuracy of peer ratings on the quality of spoken-language interpreting in the context of tertiary-level interpreter training. We sought to understand how different types of peer raters (experienced versus novice) would affect the accuracy of their ratings on three quality dimensions (fidelity, fluency and expression) of bi-directional interpretation (English-to-Chinese and Chinese-to-English). Our data analysis, based on a rater accuracy model, shows that: (a) overall, it was easier for the peer raters to score the English-to-Chinese interpretation accurately than the opposite direction and to assess fidelity accurately than fluency and expression; (b) the experienced peer raters scored the interpretations more accurately than their novice counterparts; and (c) the higher-quality interpretations were easier to be scored accurately than those of lower quality. However, the directionality of interpreting may moderate these relationships. These findings are expected to enrich and deepen our understanding of rater accuracy as a function of distal and proximal factors in the Brunswik’s lens model, and to help us better organize peer assessment in the higher educational context.
From EFL to ESL Context: The Impact of Sociocultural Environment on Teachers’ Professional Identity Development

Teachers, like other professionals, are sometimes bound to change places of living, particularly when such a change takes the teachers to an entirely different country with a distinctive culture. This paper aims to trace three Saudi EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers who moved from Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to pursue their professional careers further. The main objective of the paper is to examine how the sociocultural context influences the professional identity formation of EFL teachers. The data of the study were collected through classroom observations and in-depth interviews that were then analyzed thematically. Findings of the study led to the emergence of four distinctive themes that include language-related identity, context-related identity, practiced and responsive teaching skills, and membership in Communities of Practice. Findings underscore the dynamic nature of language teacher identities as participants find themselves in different English language teaching contexts. Additionally, the findings highlight the important role of professional settings in supporting teachers’ professional identity development. Keywords: professional identity; community of practice; sociocultural environment; ESL setting; Saudi schools
First report and integrated analysis of two native Trissolcus species utilizing Bagrada hilaris eggs in California

Surveys with sentinel eggs of Bagrada hilaris (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in southern California retrieved two parasitoids that were not previously known to be associated with this stink bug, Trissolcus hullensis and T. utahensis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Molecular and morphological analysis of these specimens is used to modify the concept of T. utahensis and assess the factors that contribute to intraspecific variation. We provide an updated couplet to separate T. utahensis from a morphologically similar species, T. cosmopeplae.
Detecting Drivers of Behavior at an Early Age: Evidence from a Longitudinal Field Experiment

We use field experiments with nearly 900 children to investigate how skills developed at ages 3-5 drive later-life outcomes. We find that skills map onto three distinct factors - cognitive skills, executive functions, and economic preferences. Returning to the children up to 7 years later, we find that executive functions, but not cognitive skills, predict the likelihood of receiving disciplinary referrals. Economic preferences have an independent effect: children who displayed impatience at ages 3-5 were more likely to receive disciplinary referrals. Random assignment to a parenting program reduced disciplinary referrals. This effect was not mediated by skills or preferences.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue: Analysis of Clinico Pathological Features

Aims: Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue (SCCOT) is the most common malignant neoplasm of oral cavity. It is a major health concern and causes significant morbidity and mortality. There is high prevalence of exposure to risk factors of SCCOT in our region, therefore the present study is designed to provide an insight of clinicopathological parameters of SCCOT that will help in identifying any specific trends. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of histopathology, Ziauddin Hospital, Karachi, from January 2020 to November 2020. Methodology: 27 biopsy specimens of SSSOT were taken. Clinocopathological parameters of SCCOT were evaluated. Data was subjected to appropriate statistics using SPSS version 20. Results: Out of the 27patients, 15(55.6%) were men and 12(44.4%) were women. The overall Original Research Article Fatima et al.; JAMMR, 32(24): 198-203, 2020; Article no.JAMMR. 64140 199 mean age at presentation was (46.77+/-14.05) years. Lateral borders of tongue were involved in 16(59.3%) of patients. Of the total, 22 (81.5%) patients had moderately differentiated carcinoma. T3 size of tumor was present in 12 (44.4%) of patients. Cervical lymph node metastasis was found in 15 (55.5%) of patients. At presentation, 20(74%) had advanced Stage (III-IV) disease. Conclusion: It is an alarming situation that most patients presented with advance stages of SCCOT. Emphasis should be given on early diagnosis of SCCOT. There is also need on increasing oral cancer awareness among the public to reduce the burden of this disease.
Hypertension and Associated Demographic Factors among Chepang Adults in Nepal

Hypertension is one of the leading health problems globally. In developing countries like Nepal, the prevalence of hypertension is increasing yearly. If hypertension is untreated and uncontrolled it leads to structural and functional abnormalities of cardiovascular system, which ultimately harm heart, kidney, brain and other vitals organ of body [1]. Hypertension can occur in any age; however it is more common in adult. Labeled as silent killer, person may be unknown about sign and symptoms until there is complication [2]. Hypertension is a major public health problem of 21st century.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND REMUNERATION JUSTICE IN LITHUANIA AND POLAND

The aim of the article is the analysis of the relationship between work engagement and evaluation of remuneration justice in the context of the dimensions of organizational justice in Lithuania and Poland. The starting point for the research was the identification the essence of evaluation of remuneration justice from the perspective of management sciences. Conclusions drawn from the analysis of the views on organizational justice allowed to define the key aspects of remuneration justice necessary for a detailed exploration of the studied area. They point to the need for a comprehensive evaluation of remuneration justice, integrating all its aspects, not only the distribution aspect. The strong link between fair remuneration and work engagement draws attention to the conditions for effective remuneration instruments. On the basis of the results of empirical research, the assessment of the fairness of remuneration by Polish and Lithuanian employees was diagnosed. In Lithuania, 9% and in Poland 52% of respondents described their current salary as fair. Correlations between the examined constructs were examined. It is concluded that for both working Lithuanians and working Poles fair compensation means remuneration appropriate to the work performed. The sense of fairness of remuneration coexists with distributional, procedural and interactive justice and with the lack of feeling of being exploited.
Educación financiera en mujeres

Las decisiones financieras responsables hacen parte de un ideal que le permite a las personas afrontar de forma adecuada su cotidianidad. Para hacer frente a este reto, gobiernos y distintos tipos de instituciones han diseñado estrategias para que la población, en general, esté mejor equipada y fundamentada a la hora de gestionar sus recursos financieros disponibles. No obstante, la literatura académica muestra que las características inherentes a las personas actúan como variables de control en el momento de explicar la existencia de brechas. Así, este trabajo pone de relieve la importancia de las dimensiones asociadas al comportamiento, el conocimiento y las actitudes de las mujeres que habitan en un barrio de Medellín. Para este fin se aplicó un cuestionario estructurado y se realizó el análisis de la información utilizando estadística descriptiva y tablas de contingencia, además de un modelo logístico ordenado para el nivel de conocimiento. Los resultados en el lado comportamental revelan la existencia de un mayor interés por pagar las deudas a tiempo y por considerar si pueden pagar algo antes de comprarlo. En la dimensión del conocimiento los resultados muestran un indicador financiero bajo, principalmente en las mujeres con un mayor número de hijos y sin información en estos temas. Por su parte, en el lado actitudinal las mujeres con dos o más hijos, casadas y con mayores ingresos tienen una actitud financiera más austera.
Determinants of thyroid volume in healthy young adults of Dalmatia

Background and purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate thyroid volume (TV) and its determinants in healthy young adults without present or previous thyroid disease. Materials and methods: The study was performed in a sample of 145 healthy young participants aged 19–29 years, living in an iodine-sufficient area of Dalmatia. Dimensions of the thyroid gland were obtained by ultrasound and used to determine TV. Anthropometric data was collected, and measurements of serum TSH, fT4, Tg, TgAb, and TPOAb levels were determined. Correlations between TV and other continuous variables were determined using the Pearson correlation test, while multivariate linear regression analysis was used to determine the associations of the potential predictors for the TV. Results: TV in men was larger than in women (p = 3.53 × 10–8) and was positively correlated with anthropometric measurements, with the highest correlation coefficient for height (r = 0.53, p = 6.36 × 10–12), then body surface area, BSA (r = 0.48, p = 1.68 × 10–9), weight (r = 0.43, p = 8.28 × 10–8) and body mass index, BMI (r = 0.17, p = 0.04). Age and cigarette smoking did not appear to be significantly associated with TV (p = 0.13 and p = 0.95, respectively). Univariate analysis showed TV correlated with fT4 plasma levels (b = 0.79, p = 1.73 × 10–5), while multivariate analysis showed height and fT4 levels to be important parameters with a significant role in TV. Conclusions: We confirmed previously observed association of TV with sex and anthropometric parameters and reported a significant correlation between TV and fT4 levels. Furthermore, fT4 levels and height were found to be the important parameters for predicting TV.
Phylogenetic analysis of Neottia japonica (Orchidaceae) based on ITS and matK regions

To elucidate the molecular phylogeny of Neottia japonica, which is a terrestrial orchid distributed in East Asia, the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) of nuclear DNA and the matK of chloroplast DNA were used. A total 22 species of 69 accessions for ITS and 21 species of 114 accessions for matK phylogeny were analyzed with the maximum parsimony and Bayesian methods. In addition, we sought to establish a correlation between the distribution, morphology of the auricles and genetic association of N. japonica with phylogenetic data. The phylogenetic results suggest that N. japonica is monophyletic and a sister to N. suzukii in terms of the ITS phylogeny, while it is paraphyletic with N. suzukii in terms of the matK phylogeny. N. japonica and N. suzukii show similar morphologies of the lip and column, they both flower in April, and they are both distributed sympatrically in Taiwan. Therefore, it appears to be clear that N. japonica and N. suzukii are close taxa within Neottia, although there is incongruence between the nrDNA and cpDNA phylogenies of N. japonica. The incongruence between the two datasets may have various causes, meaning that further studies are needed to confirm the evolutionary process of N. japonica. The phylogenetic status of N. kiusiana, which was not included in previous studies, was as a sister to N. nidus-avis. Meanwhile, the ITS and matK phylogenies are unsuitable for identifying genetic associations with the characteristic of auricles. The phylogenetic topologies of Korean, Taiwanese and mainland Chinese individuals suggest that the populations of N. japonica in Korea originated from China’s mainland and island areas. The characterization of regional gene differences could provide useful preliminary data for future studies.
Leadership Style, Intellectual Capital and Corporate Social Responsibility on Performance, a Comparison Model of Listed Companies in Indonesia

Objective – This paper aims to examine the influence of Leadership Style, Intellectual Capital, and Corporate Social Responsibility on Performance in companies in the sub-sectors of Mining, Pharmacy and Consumption and Household, Basic Industry, Chemical and Infrastructure, Utility and Telecommunication listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) 2012-2018. Methodology/Technique – In this research, leadership style is measured transformationally and transactionally. Meanwhile, Intellectual Capital is measured using VAICTM. Furthermore, Corporate Social Responsibility is measured using GRI G4, and Financial Performance is proxied by ROA, ROE, and sales growth. The method used is a saturated sample. The sample in this research was 50 companies in the Basic and Chemical Industry sub-sector, 28 companies in the infrastructure, utilities, and telecommunications sub-sectors, 38 mining sub-sector companies, and 17 companies in the consumer goods sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). This research used secondary data taken from financial and annual reports and primary data obtained through questionnaires for leadership style. The analysis method used is simple regression analysis. Findings & Novelty –The results show that the influence of leadership style, intellectual capital, and corporate social responsibility in the four sectors varies with a positive or negative relationship direction. Intellectual capital has a positive significant influence on ROA, ROE and SG in four sectors. Previous research has focused on only one sector. This study compares the influence of leadership style, intellectual capital, and corporate social responsibility in four sectors Type of Paper: Empirical. JEL Classification: M41, M49. Keywords: Comparison; Leadership Style; Intellectual Capital; CSR; Performance Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Gantino, R; Ruswanti, E; Rachman, T. 2020. Leadership Style, Intellectual Capital and Corporate Social Responsibility on Performance, a Comparison Model of Listed Companies in Indonesia. , Acc. Fin. Review, 5 (3): 110 – 120. https://doi.org/10.35609/afr.2020. 5.3(3)
CAN SOCIAL MEDIA PROMOTE SOCIAL PRESENCE AND ATTITUDE IN EFL CLASSES?

It is true that social media has a significant presence in today’s world and has become an integral part of our lives. Researchers have been trying to find ways to integrate social media to language classes to take advantage of the possibilities social media can offer such as fostering students’ engagement with the language, increasing their motivation and making them socially and collaboratively connected. The underlying idea behind this is to take advantage of the possibilities social media can offer to achieve a better learning environment resulting with more effective learning outcomes. Thus, this study seeks to understand and reveal the effects of integrating social media on students’ social presence and their attitudes to it when social media is integrated in foreign language classes. Facebook was used as part of high school students’ curriculum in English lessons. Explanatory mixed design was used. Data were analysed by using paired samples t-test and content analysis. The results of the study showed that there was no significant difference in students’ attitude to social media but there was a significant difference in their social presence.
A Review on Adsorption and Desorption of Different Pesticides in Various Soil

Pesticides are important to the success of agriculture as well as an inevitable factor to maintain good public health. Over the years, the consumption of pesticides has increased manifold, particularly during the past two decades. However, this increase has caused great concern over the presence of residues or leftover pesticides in the environment. The understanding of adsorption and desorption behavior of different pesticides is an important phenomenon to describe the fate of pesticide in soil and other environmental compartment like water and sediment. The soil is considered as ultimate sink of pesticide as these were reached to soil directly or indirectly from the point/non-point sources. Adsorption–desorption processes are necessary in understanding pesticides retention behavior and its potential mobility within the soil. The behavior of pesticides in the soil depends on factors such as the physico-chemical properties of pesticides, the active surface of mineral, organic components and the amount of the pesticide applied. Henceforth, adsorption and desorption of soil applied pesticides needed to deal with greater sincerity. This review primarily ascertains dominant properties of pesticides including surface area, pH, surface functional groups, carbon content and aromatic structure and evaluate the adsorption and desorption of pesticide in agricultural soils. In addition, a vision for future research prospects has been anticipated by considering the pesticide bioavailability as residues in soil, influence of soil organic matter, clay content, pH and soil temperature on pesticide removal, pesticide properties and its behavior in soils.