Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Learning Outcomes from Participation in Student-Run Health Clinics: A Systematic Review

Abstract Student-run clinics (SRCs) offer unique opportunities for students to engage in healthcare delivery, but the student learning outcomes of such clinics have not yet been systematically examined in a comprehensive manner. The purpose of this review was to appraise and synthesize existing literature pertaining to student learning outcomes associated with participation in SRCs. A systematic review was undertaken using PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science databases. The quality of articles that met inclusion criteria articles was appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Study details, such as learning outcomes, were also extracted. Ninety-two studies met inclusion criteria. Most studies were conducted in North America (n = 73, 79.3%), and related to clinics involving solely medical students (n = 35, 38.0%) or multi-professional clinics (n = 34, 37.0%). Demonstrated learning outcomes of SRC participation include clinical skills, interprofessional skills, empathy/compassion for underserved patients, and leadership. SRC participation had little apparent impact on students’ future career directions. Quality appraisal via the MMAT found mixed levels of research quality amongst reviewed studies. In summary, while SRC participation appears to offer benefits for student learning, improved study design and research outside of North American contexts would further advance knowledge.
Empirical factor demands and flexible functional forms: a bayesian approach

In this paper we compare classical econometrics, calibration and Bayesian inference in the context of the empirical analysis of factor demands. Our application is based on a popular flexible functional form for the firm's cost function, namely Diewert's Generalized Leontief function, and uses the well-known Berndt and Wood 1947–1971 KLEM data on the US manufacturing sector. We illustrate how the Gibbs sampling methodology can be easily used to calibrate parameter values and elasticities on the basis of previous knowledge from alternative studies on the same data, but with different functional forms. We rely on a system of mixed non-informative diffuse priors for some key parameters and informative tight priors for others. Within the Gibbs sampler, we employ rejection sampling to incorporate parameter restrictions, which are suggested by economic theory but in general rejected by economic data. Our results show that values of those parameters that relate to non-informative priors are almost equal to the standard SUR estimates, whereas differences come out for those parameters to which we have assigned informative priors. Moreover, discrepancies can be appreciated in some crucial parameter estimates obtained with or without rejection sampling.
The Role of ICTs on Innovation Process of Environment and Energy Convergence

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a vital role in innovation. ICTs facilitate innovation and boost the potential to generate innovative goods in developing countries. This article examined the heterogeneous impact of institutional quality and ICTs on environmental convergence (i.e., per capita <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{O}}_2$</tex-math></inline-formula>emissions, forestry area) and per capita energy consumption across various developing countries from 1991 to 2019. Interestingly, we compared the differential effects of institutional quality and ICTs on per capita <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{O}}_2$</tex-math></inline-formula>emissions, forestry area, and per capita energy consumption convergence in a disaggregated manner. The panel quantile regression method is then used to assess the absolute and conditional <italic>β</italic>-convergence quantile distribution of the study variables by controlling lower-middle-income and low-income countries. According to the conditional convergence results, lower-middle-income countries have the largest per capita <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{O}}_2$</tex-math></inline-formula>emission, forestry area, and per capita energy convergence rates relative to low-middle-income countries. Additionally, institutional quality increases the per capita <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathrm{C}{\mathrm{O}}_2$</tex-math></inline-formula>emissions, forestry area, and per capita energy consumption convergence in the selected developing countries. Our findings support the hypothesis that ICTs facilitate innovation and boost the potential of low- and middle-income countries to generate innovative goods. Our results show that it is important for developing countries to implement institutional policy adjustments and ICTs that focus on improving their environmental standards.
Insecure attachment style and child maltreatment: relations to aggression in men convicted of intimate partner violence

Child abuse is not only a serious violation of children’s rights and well-being, but also the worst example of how to relate and bond with others. Violence against an intimate partner during adulthood may have as background the emotional experiences and early learning associated with parents as the most significant developmental figures. The study of men who have been convicted of crimes of domestic violence against women may shed light on how childhood experiences impact aggressive adult behavior. Accordingly, this research explores the relationships between attachment style, childhood parental abuse experiences and aggression in adult life in a sample of men convicted of intimate partner violence (N=265). This was carried out using the Spanish version of the Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire and the Melero and Cantero Adult Attachment Questionnaire. After the cleaning and analysis of the data by means of k-means cluster analysis, ANOVA and multiple hierarchical linear regression, it becomes clear that the fact of having been a victim of childhood abuse among this type of men, although it constitutes a risk factor for violent behavior in adult life, does not determine it. Something similar could be said about the different attachment styles, with secure types functioning as a protective factor and insecure types being associated to a greater extent and with different forms of violence.
The inviscid instability of a Blasius boundary layer at large values of the Mach number

The unstable and neutral modes of a compressible boundary-layer flow past an insulated flat plate are discussed in the limit of infinite Mach number. These modes have been documented by Mack and many of the asymptotic results derived here are becoming evident in his computations at finite values of the Mach number. Of particular interest is the existence of a vorticity mode for which the wavenumber is a discontinuous function of Mach number at finite Mach number but is continuous in the limit M∞ → ∞. At large Mach number this is the most unstable mode, and is expected to have relevance also in the hypersonic limit when the flow field is no longer shock-free.
In silico Screening of Potential SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Inhibitors from Thymus schimperi

Background COVID-19 is still instigating significant social and economic chaos worldwide; however, there is no approved antiviral drug yet. Here, we used in silico analysis to screen potential SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro) inhibitors extracted from the essential oil of Thymus schimperi which could contribute to the discovery of potent anti-SARS-CoV-2 phytochemicals. Methods The absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) profiles of compounds were determined through SwissADME and ProToxII servers. AutoDock tools were used for molecular docking analysis studies, while Chimera, DS studio, and LigPlot were used for post-docking studies. Molecular dynamic simulations were performed for 200 ns under constant pressure. Results All compounds exhibited a bioavailability score of ≥0.55 entailing that at least 55% of the drugs can be absorbed unchanged. Only five (9%), nine (16%) and two (3.6%) of the compounds showed active hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and immunotoxicity, respectively. Except for flourazophore P, which showed a little mutagenicity, all other compounds did not show mutagenic properties. On the other hand, only pinene beta was found to have a little cytotoxicity. Five compounds demonstrated effective binding to the catalytic dyad of the SARS-CoV-2 Mpro substrate binding pocket, while two of them (geranylisobutanoate and 3-octane) are found to be the best hits that formed hydrogen bonds with Glu166 and Ser144 of SARS-CoV-2 Mpro. Conclusion Based on our in silico analysis, top hits from Thymus schimperi may serve as potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 compounds. Further in vitro and in vivo studies are recommended to characterize these compounds for clinical applications.
Multiyear ground‐based and satellite observations of aerosol properties over a tropical urban area in India

Aerosol particle size distributions along with their spatial and temporal variability are important for describing both direct and indirect radiative forcing. In this study, the variation of black carbon (BC) aerosols, total aerosol mass loading and aerosol optical depth (AOD) over an urban region of Hyderabad, south India, was analyzed for 3 consecutive years from 2003 to 2005. The AOD was measured using a handheld multichannel sun‐photometer at six wavelengths centered on 380, 440, 500, 675, 870 and 1020 nm and aerosol mass–size distribution was made using a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) cascade impactor. In addition, satellite remote‐sensing data from nighttime DMSP‐OLS images were analyzed for inferring ancillary sources of aerosols. Results from temporal analysis (2004–2006) suggest that aerosol mass loading and BC mass concentration increased considerably over the 3‐year time‐period mainly due to increasing vehicular traffic from urban population growth. DMSP‐OLS nighttime images for different years suggested higher forest fire occurrences in the year 2004 compared to other years. The annual mean AOD at 550 nm from moderate resolution imaging spectroradiometer (MODIS) showed relatively high values during 2004. Copyright © 2007 Royal Meteorological Society
Fixed-Time Distributed Adaptive Formation Control for Multiple QUAVs With Full-State Constraints

This article devises a fixed-time distributed adaptive formation control algorithm under the event-triggered framework to guarantee the expected formation pattern for multiple quadrotor unmanned aerial vehicles (QUAVs) with full-state constraints. The multiple QUAVs subject to full-state constraints are transformed into the ones that are free from any constraints via a time-varying nonlinear transformation function, which is effective to handle the case regardless of whether there exist state constraints. The issue of “explosion of complexity” as well as the singularity problem is fully coped via the fixed-time command filter and the smooth switch function, respectively. To further improve the control performance of multiple QUAVs, the nonsmooth error compensation mechanism is constructed to compensate the filtered error resulting from a command filter. The rigorous stability analysis of the developed event-trigger-based distributed formation control scheme proves that all signals of the closed-loop system are fixed-time bounded, and the states of multiple QUAVs will not violate the prescribed constraints and the formation tracking errors converge to a small region around the origin in a fixed time. Finally, simulation examples are performed to delineate the validity of the proposed distributed formation control algorithm.
STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF THE IMPACT OF RED MEAT CONSUMPTION ON HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT

This research aims to explore students’ knowledge about the impact of red meat consumption on health and the natural environment and examine the potential effect of using health and environmental warning messages on reducing red meat consumption. This research used the qualitative descriptive method, collecting data among university students in Jordan. It included five focus group sessions with ten students from three Jordanian universities in each session. All sessions were audio-recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed using NVIVO 12. The research results revealed that most students lack sufficient knowledge about the impact of red meat consumption on health and the natural environment. The results also showed that health warning messages elicited higher Perceived Message effectiveness (PME) ratings than environmental ones. Accordingly, this study recommends that governments and policymakers focus on raising public awareness of the issue. Extra efforts must also target younger generations who are less concerned and not fully aware of the consequences of their consumption behavior on the natural environment. The novelty of this research establishes the context of highlighting the critical health and environmental risks associated with red meat consumption, using them as warning messages to improve students’ knowledge and potentially reduce their red meat consumption. Finally, educating society since childhood can create more aware and responsible individuals about their consumption behavior.
How well does self-concept predict science achievement across cultures? The mediating effect of autonomous motivation

ABSTRACT This study examines the direct and indirect relationships between key motivational constructs and science achievement using TIMSS 2019 data sets for Japan, Norway, and the United States. The sample of the study includes 4,446 and 8,698 eighth graders in Japan and the United States, with 4,575 ninth graders in Norway. The structural equation model was built on the self-determination theory (SDT) and the self-enhancement model of self-concept. The study’s findings show that self-concept is consistently the strongest predictor of science achievement among motivational constructs for all three countries. In addition, the significant relationship between self-concept and autonomous motivation supports the SDT’s claims about basic psychological needs. Although this relationship is consistent, as SDT predicts, across three countries, the magnitude of the relationship seems to be culture-dependent. The findings of this study are discussed using the SDT and self-concept theory from a cultural standpoint.
Occurrence of Summertime Convective Precipitation and Mesoscale Convective Systems in Finland during 2000–01

Abstract There are few if any studies of statistics of deep convection occurring in high-latitude regions. In this study, the basic characteristics of convective precipitation and mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) in Finland and nearby regions have been investigated by using composite reflectivity data from seven operational C-band weather radars. The period of study covered summers 2000 and 2001 from the beginning of April to the end of September. During the study period, the fraction of days with convective precipitation (with reflectivity exceeding 40 dBZ) occurring anywhere in the study region was 88%, and the fraction of days with heavy convective precipitation (with reflectivity exceeding 50 dBZ) was 61%. An MCS was defined by means of radar reflectivity as follows: a continuous area of stratiform precipitation (18–40 dBZ), with a long axis of 100 km or more in at least one direction, must exist for at least 4 h, and during the lifetime of the system the maximum reflectivity must exceed 40 dBZ dur.
Institutional Pressures and Accounting Control Practices of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Lagos State

The extent to which institutional pressures inform SMEs’ choice of accounting controls system seems unclear as considerable evidence in this line of thinking are only available for large firms and public sectors organizations. In view of the foregoing, the study investigated the extent to which institutional pressures (Regulatory,Association and provider of capital pressures)influence Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises (SMMEs) choice of accounting control mechanisms(diagnostic budget, interactive budget and comprehensive reward system). The study obtained quantitative data through self-administered questionnaire from randomly selected 262 managers of small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises in Lagos State respectively. The obtained quantitative data were subjected to multiple regression analysis (Ordinary Least Squares). The findings of the study revealed that both institutional contingency (association and regulatory) influence the choice of accounting control mechanisms. Specifically, variation in diagnostic budget practice is explained by regulatory pressure(t-value=4.000 P-value< 0.01),Choice of interactive budget practice is also informed to a greater extent by both regulatory pressure and association pressure(t-value=2.896 P< 0.01) and (t-value=3.867, P-value < 0.01) while the choice of comprehensive reward system is driven by both regulatory and association pressure (t-value=3.233, P-value < 0.01) and (t-value=4.360, P< 0.01). Base on these findings, the study concludes that managers of Small and Medium Manufacturing Enterprises may use accounting control techniques as driven by association pressures and regulatory pressures not necessarily by the need to achieve goal congruence. Consequently, organization may unnecessarily incur avoidable cost on the use of accounting control for other purposes that are not goal –congruence.
Reliability of the Coimbra Reactive Agility Soccer Test (CRAST)

Agility is a fitness-skill-related component that should be a part of the standard physiological testing for soccer players and one of the key performance indicators in soccer. The present study aimed to assess the reliability of the CRAST as a research tool in the study of soccer skills. Twenty-one university soccer players (chronological age: 19.3 ± 1.4 years; body mass: 69.6 ± 8.2 kg; stature: 173.5 ± 6.5 cm; federated training experience: 9.7 ± 3.6 years) volunteered for the testing protocol. The CRAST requires players to complete random courses six times as quickly as possible. In addition, the CRAST requires players to control and dribble the markers (four different colors: green, yellow, blue, and red). The soccer players completed three trials, each separated by one week. The first trial accounted for familiarization; the second and third were considered for analysis. The correlation for overall performance was very strong. The reliability of the CRAST was slightly better for total time than that for the penalty score (0.95 vs. 0.93). The TEM and the associated CV range of 7.04%–7.54% were for the penalty score and the total time, respectively. For both measurements, the ICC values also represent excellent reliability, as both values were over 0.900. The CRAST is a reliable protocol for assessing agility in soccer players.
The Structure of Physical Explanation

Some features of physical science relevant for a discussion of physical explanation are mentioned. The D-N account of physical explanation is discussed, and it is seen to restrict the scope of explanation in physical science because it imposes the requirement that the explanandum must be deducible from the explanans. Analysis shows that an alternative view of scientific explanation, called the instance view, allows a wider range of physical explanations. The view is seen to be free from a certain class of counter examples to the D-N theory.
Neuroprotective effects of meloxicam on transient brain ischemia in rats: the two faces of anti-inflammatory treatments

The inflammatory response plays an important role in neuroprotection and regeneration after ischemic insult. The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs has been a matter of debate as to whether they have beneficial or detrimental effects. In this context, the effects of the anti-inflammatory agent meloxicam have been scarcely documented after stroke, but its ability to inhibit both cyclooxygenase isoforms (1 and 2) could be a promising strategy to modulate post-ischemic inflammation. This study analyzed the effect of meloxicam in a transient focal cerebral ischemia model in rats, measuring its neuroprotective effect after 48 hours and 7 days of reperfusion and the effects of the treatment on the glial scar and regenerative events such as the generation of new progenitors in the subventricular zone and axonal sprouting at the edge of the damaged area. We show that meloxicam’s neuroprotective effects remained after 7 days of reperfusion even if its administration was restricted to the two first days after ischemia. Moreover, meloxicam treatment modulated glial scar reactivity, which matched with an increase in axonal sprouting. However, this treatment decreased the formation of neuronal progenitor cells. This study discusses the dual role of anti-inflammatory treatments after stroke and encourages the careful analysis of both the neuroprotective and the regenerative effects in preclinical studies.
An integrated view of the 1987 Australian monsoon and its mesoscale convective systems. I: horizontal structure

This observational study is organized around three issues: the forcing of the monsoon flow by embedded deep convection, the thermodynamic conditions that support the convection, and the structures of the mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) that constitute much of the deep convection. The monsoon convective cloudiness occurred predominantly offshore, over the earth's warmest waters. Week-long periods of widespread deep convection caused cycles of monsoon spin-up, culminating in tropical-cyclone formation. Momentum transports by the convection also created smaller-scale vortex pairs in the upper troposphere. Sounding data suggest that the convection was modulated by low-level processes, not by large-scale deep forced ascent. Triggering by mesoscale boundary-layer cold-pool boundaries and coastlines determined specifically where convection occurred, while several positive feedbacks acted to keep regional thermodynamic conditions favourable. Hence monsoon convection, once initiated, persisted as self-exciting ‘superclusters’, composed at any instant of many distinct MCSs. The observed MCSs all contained areas of deep convection and stratiform precipitation areas. Stratiform precipitation usually evolved in place from convective cells, although precipitation also occasionally fell from overhanging anvils created by upper-level shear. the MCSs within similar synoptic wind environments tended to have similar mesoscale structures. This fact reflects the effects, illustrated herein, of environmental winds upon the relative motions of cold pools (which trigger new convective cells) and stratiform precipitation areas (which evolve from old convective cells).
High tunability of lead strontium titanate thin films using a conductive LaNiO3 as electrodes

Highly tunable films of dielectric PbxSr1−xTiO3 (with x=0.3 and 0.4) have been deposited on conductive LaNiO3 coated LaAlO3 substrates using a sol-gel technique. The processing condition was found to greatly influence the microstructure as well as the dielectric and electrical properties of the films. At room temperature, dielectric tunability values as high as 70% and 78.6% at an applied electric field of 223kV∕cm were achieved for the Pb0.3Sr0. 7TiO3 and Pb0.4Sr0. 6TiO3 films, respectively.
Cross field diffusion and transport in a relativistic and beam-driven magnetoplasma: Collisional kinetics

Streaming or beam‐driven kinetic theory is formulated for a relativistic and collisional plasma diffusing across magnetic field lines, including the small density and temperature gradient. Explicit formulas for modified transport coefficients are presented in various thermal regimes of interest. Their dependence on streaming velocity (V0) is discussed qualitatively.