Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Reading Fluency and Reading Motivation in Hebrew in Students with Reading Disabilities

We examined the relationships of two aspects of reading motivation with reading fluency performance in 79 third– to sixth–grade Hebrew–speaking students with reading disabilities. Reading fluency tests were administered, in addition to a reading motivation questionnaire (MRP–R), all of which examined students’ self–concept as readers, as well as the value they attach to reading. Correlations were found between students’ self–concept and their reading performance. Additionally, no differences were found between grade levels in reading motivation. Furthermore, word rate, accuracy, and reading self–concept predicted text rate beyond grade level. Finally, significant differences were found in reading measures in favor of readers with a high self–concept, suggesting that students with reading disabilities should not be perceived as a homogenous group.
The Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Stock Market: An Empirical Study in Saudi Arabia

The objective of the study is to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Saudi Arabia stock market. The study relied on the data of the daily closing stock market price index Tadawul All Share Index (TASI), and the number of daily cases infected with COVID-19 during the period from March 15, 2020, to August 10, 2020. The study employs the Vector Auto-Regressive (VAR) model, the Impulse Response Function (IRF) and Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity (ARCH) models. The results of the correlation matrix and the Impulse Response Function (IRF) show that stock market returns responded negatively to the growth in COVID-19 infected cases during the pandemic. The results of ARCH model confirmed the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic on KSA stock market returns. The results also showed that the negative market reaction was strong during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study concluded that stock market in KSA responded quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic;the response varies over time according to the stage of the pandemic. However, the Saudi government's response time and size of the stimulus package have played an important role in alleviating the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Saudi Arabia Stock Market.
THE EFFECT OF WEBSITE QUALITYAND ELECTRONIC WORD OF MOUTH ON TRUST TO ENCOURAGE PRODUCT PURCHASE DECISION THROUGH BERRY BENKA (CASE STUDY: BERRY BENKA CONSUMER)

ThisXstudy aims to analyze the influence of website quality, Electronic Word of Mouth, Trust,and purchasingXdecisions. The object of this study was berrybenka consumers, and the number of sempel determined was 210 respondents using a calculation method based on heir formula multiplied by 5. XPurposiveXsamplingXmethod, data collection method using questionnaire, and data analysis usingXPartialXLeast Square (PLS). The results of the study are known that Website Quality affects purchasingXdecisions, ElectronicXWord of Mouth affects purchasingXdecisions, XTrust influences purchasing decisions, TrustXinfluences purchasing decisions, XWebsite QualityXaffects Trust, Electronic WordXofXMouth affectsTrust, Trust plays a role in mediating Website Qualityto consumer decisions, Trust plays a role in mediating Electronic Word of Mouth to consumer decisions.
Competencies of Sales Employees as a Determinant of the Quality of Provided Services Based on the Insurance Market

Purpose: The main goal of the research presented in this paper was to assess the factors determining the quality of services provided by an insurance agent with particular emphasis on the importance of an employee’s competencies. Design/Methodology/Approach: To this end, the Servqual method was employed to survey the clients of insurance agents. This method evaluates the quality of the experienced service and that of the expected service and identifies discrepancies in the customers’ expectations. The customers assessed five dimensions (tangibles, reliability, responsiveness to the customer’s expectations, assurance, and empathy), to which 22 factors have been assigned. Findings: The survey results proved the assurance and tangibles to be the most and the least essential dimensions. The factors that were of vital importance to the customers included building trust by a sales employee and a high level of his/her knowledge and flawless documentation. The most significant gap between the actual and the expected quality was noticed for the following factors: ensuring the best satisfaction of customer needs and providing services effectively and on time. Practical Implications: The conducted research has confirmed that the quality of provided services requires constant monitoring, verifying the market situation, and improving employees’ competencies in the sustainable development of the economy. The insurance awareness of a Polish customer increases; therefore, agents should improve their skills to meet customers’ requirements, striving to ensure their satisfaction. Originality/Value: The paper adds to the discussion on the competencies of sales employees as a determinant of the quality of provided services based on the insurance market. It broadens knowledge on the relationship between competencies of sales employees and quality of services.
Nanostructure, optical and optoelectronic properties of silver nanoparticle-based chemical etching on monocrystalline silicon for solar cell applications

Introduction: Silver nanoparticle (AgNP)-based chemical etching is applied to produce silicon nanowires (SiNWs) on monocrystalline silicon. Methods: The effect of etching time on the production of silicon nanowires and on optical and optoelectronic properties was studied. Results: Using this approach, surface recombination velocity (Seff) and the effective lifetime (τeff) evolution of SiNWs after passivation were improved, and SiNWs obtained in the optimal time of 20 min, exhibited shallow reflection of 1% in the wavelength range of 300–1100 nm. Conclusion: Thus, passivated solar cell-based SiNWs in an HF/HNO3/H2O solution were essential for increasing the efficiency of solar cell-based SiNWs from 9% to nearly 15%. A R T I C L E H I S T O R Y Received: January 03, 2021 Revised: March 11, 2021 Accepted: March 25, 2021 DOI: 10.2174/1573413717666210505122435
Review of Cyber-Physical Attacks in Smart Grids: A System-Theoretic Perspective

This paper presents a review of technical works in the field of cyber-physical attacks on the smart grid. The paper starts by discussing two reference mathematical frameworks proposed in the literature to model a smart grid under attack. Then, a review of cyber-physical attacks on the smart grid is presented, starting from works on false data injection attacks against state estimation. The aim is to present a systematic and quantitative discussion of the basic working principles of the attacks, also in terms of the inner smart grid vulnerabilities and dynamical properties exploited by the attack. The main contribution of the paper is the attempt to provide a unifying view, highlighting the fundamental aspects and the common working principles shared by the attack models, even when targeting different subsystems of the smart grid.
Actinidia (Mini Kiwi) Fruit Quality in Relation to Summer Cutting

Recently, there has been a trend towards healthy food. Consumers are looking for products that have health-promoting properties in addition to their taste. Actinidia fruit, apart from being tasty, contains valuable macro and micronutrients, vitamins, polyphenols and pectins. Tested cultivar Sientiabrskaja belong to Actinidia arguta and cultivars Geneva, Issai and Ken’s Red to A. kolomitka. They well tolerate conditions of moderate climate with negative temperatures in winter. To improve fruit quality, an additional summer pruning of the plants was performed at the time of ripening. After the second additional cutting of Actinidia shoots, an increase in the content of N, P and K in fruit was observed. The additional pruning also had a beneficial effect on the change in fruit color. The fruits were darker, especially in the cultivars Geneva and Ken’s Red. This is related to the ripening of fruit and an increase in anthocyanin content. Additional summer pruning caused changes in the polyphenol content-the amount of phenolic acid and flavan-3 ols decreased, while the level of anthocyanins increased. The antioxidant capacity also increased as well as fruit size, dry matter, pectin and Soluble Solid Content (SSC) content. The acidity of the fruit also decreased which positively affects the taste of the fruit. The highest content of polyphenols and L-ascorbic acid was found in ‘Sientiabrskaja’ fruit; but the highest antioxidant activity (determined Free Radical Diphenylpicrylhydrazyl-DPPH•, ABTS•+ and Ferric Antioxidant Power-FRAP) was found in fruit with red skin coloring and anthocyanins-‘Issai’ and ‘Ken’s Red’.
Delayed bystander CD8 T cell activation, early immune pathology and persistent dysregulation characterise severe COVID-19. Bergamaschi et al.

Laura Bergamaschi 1, 2, 19, Federica Mescia 1, 2,1 19, Lorinda Turner 1, 2, 19, Aimee Hanson1, 2, 19, Prasanti Kotagiri1, 2, 19, Benjamin J. Dunmore2 , Hélène Ruffieux3, Aloka De Sa1, 2, Oisín Huhn2, Michael D Morgan4, 5, Pehuen Pereyra Gerber1, 2, Mark R. Wills1, 2, Stephen Baker1, 2, Fernando J Calero‐Nieto5, Rainer Doffinger6, Gordon Dougan1, 2, Anne Elmer7, Ian G Goodfellow8, Ravindra K. Gupta1, 2, Myra Hosmillo8, Kelvin Hunter1, 2, Nathalie Kingston9, 10, Paul J. Lehner1, 2, Nicholas J. Matheson1, 2,11, Jeremy K. Nicholson12, Anna M. Petrunkina1, 2, Sylvia Richardson3, Caroline Saunders7, James E.D. Thaventhiran1, 2, 13, Erik J. M. Toonen14, Michael P. Weekes1, Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease‐National Institute of Health Research (CITIID‐NIHR) COVID BioResource Collaboration, Berthold Göttgens5, Mark Toshner2, 15, 16, Christoph Hess 1, 2, 17, 18 , John R. Bradley2,10, Paul A. Lyons* 1, 2, Kenneth G.C. Smith* 1, 2.
Indoor Aquaria and Offshore Cages Bacterial Disease of Cultivated Giant Clam

1; Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez University, Egypt 2; New Valley University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Egypt 3; National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Hurghada, Egypt 4; Botany Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Egypt 5; Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Tabouq University, Saudi Arabia * Corresponding Author: ahmed.darwish@sci.suezuni. edu.eg __________________________________________________________________________________
Assessment of Heavy Metals in the Blood and Some Selected Entrails of Cows, Goat and Pigs Slaughtered at Wurukum Abattoir, Makurdi-Nigeria

The study determined heavy metal levels in selected tissues and organs of these animals to sensitize the people on the danger/safety of the consumption of their meat. A cross-sectional study design with laboratory analysis component was adopted. Atomic Absorption spectrometer, buck scientific 2010 model was used to assess the residual level of some heavy metals; Cd, Cr, Ni and Pb in the blood and some selected entrails (liver, kidney, chitterlings and stomach) of cow, native goat, non native goat and pig slaughtered at Wurukum abattoir. Mean levels of residual Cr (mg/L) in the blood of the studied animals ranged from 0.07 to 0.39, 0.07 to 0.33, 0.03 to 0.20 and 0.03 to 0.19 respectively for the list above. Most of these values were found to be above the 0.1 mg/L permissible limit set by FAO/WHO for Cr in the meat of livestock animals. Similar trends were observed with the residual heavy metal levels in the entrails of cow where the Cd and Cr levels (mg/L) ranged from 0.01 to 0.03 and 0.27 to 0.57 respectively in the liver, in the kidney, their levels (mg/L) ranged from 0.03 to 0.04 and 0.15 to 0.35 respectively, while in the chitterlings, the Cd level was 0.03 and Cr ranged from 0.19 to 0.32, also in the tripe, the Cd concentration ranged from 0.20 to 0.36. In the entrails of native goat the residual level of Cd was 0.01 and Cr level ranged from 0.04 to 0.26 in the liver; the residual level of Cd and Cr ranged are from 0.01 to 0.04 and 0.06 to 0.1 respectively in the kidney and in the chitterlings, (0.01 to 0.02 and 0.29 to 0.39) mg/L respectively; in the paunch the Cd residual level was 0.01 while Cr ranged from 0.09 to 0.12 mg/L. In the entrails of non native goat: the residual level of Cd and Cr residual level ranged from 0.02 to 0.31 and 0.11 to 0.35 respectively in the liver; in the kidney it was (0.22 to 0.23 and 0.19 to 0.40) mg/L respectively; chitterlings, Cr residual level (0.13 to 0.47) mg/L; while in the paunch (0.01 to 0.04 and 0.22 to 0.30) mg/L Cd and Cr respectively. In the entrails of pig: the residual levels of Cd was 0.02 and Cr ranged from 0.19 to 0.29 respectively in the liver; Cd residual level was 0.06 and Cr level (0.11 to 0.33) in the kidney; while in chitterlings and maw, Cr level ranged from 0.10 to 0.19, and from 0.17 to 0.26 mg/L respectively. Cr residues were higher in all of the selected entrails of the animals under study than the 0.1 mg/kg permissible limit set by FAO/WHO for Cr in the meat of livestock animals while Cd residues in all the selected entrails of the various animals collected in this study were within the 0.5 mg/kg permissible limit.
The Utility of Spermidine Serum Levels as a Biomarker of Alzheimer's Disease a Pilot Study

There is a close link between iron and polyamine biosynthesis and metabolism. In a recent study, we reported alterations in the serum levels of hepcidin and other iron-related proteins in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients (Sternberg, et al., 2017). Based on these findings, this pilot study compared serum levels of one of the polyamines, Spermidine, between AD, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and control subjects, correlating with the existing neuroimaging data.
Mapping the Vulnerability of Arctic Wetlands to Global Warming

Wetlands provide multiple ecosystem services of local and global importance, but currently there exists no comprehensive, high‐quality wetland map for the Arctic region. Improved information about Arctic wetland extents and their vulnerability to climate change is essential for adaptation and mitigation efforts, including for indigenous people dependent on the ecosystem services that wetlands provide, as inadequate planning could result in dire consequences for societies and ecosystems alike. Synthesizing high‐resolution wetland databases and datasets on soil wetness and soil types from multiple sources, we created the first high‐resolution map with full coverage of Arctic wetlands. We assess the vulnerability of Arctic wetlands for the years 2050, 2075, and 2100, using datasets on permafrost extent, soil types, and projected mean annual air temperature from the HadGEM2‐ES climate model for three change scenarios (RCP2.6, RCP4.5, and RCP8.5). Our mapping shows that wetlands cover approximately 3.5 million km2 or roughly 25% of Arctic landmass and 99% of these wetlands are in permafrost areas, indicating considerable vulnerability to future climate change. Unless global warming is limited to scenario RCP2.6, robust results show that large areas of Arctic wetlands are vulnerable to ecosystem regime shifts. If scenario RCP8.5 becomes a reality, at least 50% of the Arctic wetland area would be highly vulnerable to regime shifts with considerable adverse impacts on human health, infrastructure, economics, ecosystems, and biodiversity. The developed wetland and vulnerability maps can aid planning and prioritization of the most vulnerable areas for protection and mitigation of change.
Association between Thyroid Function and Gall Stone Disease

Background: There was a long term perception that gall stone disease may have a hidden association to alteration of thyroid function. Objective: To find out the association between thyroid function status in gall stone disease. Materials and Methods: This case control study was conducted in department of Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University Hospital from July 2017 to June 2018. This study recruited 152 gall stone patients diagnosed with Ultrasonography (USG). The control group underwent USG to exclude any asymptomatic cholelithiasis. Fasting blood samples were taken from all participants for measurements of Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS), serum free thyroxine (FT4), serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Results: The mean serum TSH levels among cases (3.56±4.6) was higher than controls (2.46±1.68) (p<0.05). Subclinical hypothyroidism was noted in 11.8% of cases and all were found female and 3.8% of controls, whereas hypothyroidism was detected in 3 (3.8%) controls and 22 (14.5%) cases. The mean total cholesterol levels in cases was much higher than in controls, and was significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: Hypothyroidism has a significant role on development of gall stone disease with increasing age especially in female. KYAMC Journal.2021;12(1): 36-40
Synergetic Effect of Green Tea Aqueous and Alcoholic Extracts with Ciprofloxacin Against some Standard bacterial Strains: In vitro study

Resistance to commonly-prescribed antibiotics is a global public health problem. Unfortunately resistance has been reported even to newer, potent and expensive antimicrobial agents thus, it necessary to find alternative treatment, such as medicinal plants either alone or in combination with antibiotics due to their fewer reported side effects moreover, their possible affordability and availability. Green Tea (GT) has potential benefits in many aspects most notably in cardiovascular diseases, cancer and obesity. The present study designed to investigate the antimicrobial activity of different concentrations of GT aqueous and alcoholic extracts against standard strains of Escherichia coli ATCC 25922 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923. Moreover, this study provides novel findings about the synergetic activity of GT alcoholic extract and Ciprofloxacin against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923. Two standard antimicrobial susceptibility procedures were used, well diffusion method and broth dilution technique. The clear inhibition zone diameter (IZD) of each extract was measured. The results obtained showed that the GT alcoholic extract had promising antibacterial activity against S. aureus ATCC 25923 only whereas, the two tested strains were resistant to all concentrations of GT aqueous extract. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and Minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of the GT alcoholic extract against S. aureus ATCC 25923 were 225 mg/ml and 250 mg/ml respectively. Moreover, sub-MIC (200mg/ml) of GT alcoholic extract increased the IZD of Ciprofloxacin against S. aureus ATCC 25923 by 62.5 % which confirmed the synergistic effect. Finally, further studies in the GT with other organic solvents are of paramount importance and highly recommended.
Does Financial Literacy Influencing the University Student’s Decision to Use M-Payment?

Based on the annual data released by We are Social 2020, shows that Indonesia is a country with the highest rate of e-commerce adoption in the world, but is lagging behind in using mobile payments (m-payment). However, it is common to find that m-payment integrated with e-commerce. Why does it happen? To find this out, we conducted this research. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) used to parse the decision to use the m-payment technology. Then added financial literacy as antecedent for decision using mpayment. Data collected using questionnaires distributed to students and collected 120 respondents, then analyzed by using SEM. The result showed that the perception of easy to use is not a consideration in using m-payment but rather the perception of usefulness and security. The financial literacy does not influence the intention to use m-payment, but it has an impact on the behavior of using mpayment.
Public Relations Practice in Issue Management of Inclusive Schools

The communications management aspect of inclusive schools is essential because the main constraints of inclusive schools and children with special needs ( ABK ) to advance and access education are not in their disability or impairment but on public acceptance. This research is motivated by the negative issues faced by inclusive schools. Negative assumptions against inclusive schools and children with special needs are challenges for inclusive schools. Therefore, inclusive schools need issue management. This research aims to know the communications management in inclusive school management conducted by SD Tumbuh 1 Yogyakarta. The approach used in this research is qualitative with the case study method. Data collection techniques used are in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The research result shows that SD Tumbuh 1 conducted issue management in five stages: problem identification, issue analysis, issue change strategy options, issue actions programming, and result evaluation. Society has given a positive response because of the various programs that have been organized to handle the issue. The inclusive aspect implemented by SD Tumbuh 1 can be portrayed as an added value for the school. As a recommendation, communication with the public of inclusive schools must be built continuously, consistently, and involving various parties. Communication acts that are persuasive and educative are also needed to construct positive opinions on inclusive schools. The use of mass media and social media also still needs to be optimized. For further research, because this study captured the school’s issue management, there is an opportunity to research issue management from the public.
Effect of Environmental Factors and Individual Differences on Subjective Evaluation of Human-like and Conventional Automated Vehicle Controllers

Achieving optimal performance in human-machine systems, such as highly automated vehicles, relies, in part, on individuals’ acceptance and use of the system, which is in turn affected by their enjoyment of engaging with, or experiencing, the system. This driving simulator study investigated individuals’ real-time subjective evaluation of four different Automated Vehicle (AV) driving styles, in different environmental contexts. Twenty-four participants were recruited to manually drive a contextually rich simulator environment, and to experience human-like and non-human-like AV driving styles, as well as the automated replay of their own manual drive. Their subjective real-time feedback towards these driving styles was analyzed. Our results showed that participants gave higher positive feedback towards the replay of their own drive, compared to the other three controllers. This difference was statistically significant, when compared to the high-speed controller (named as Fast), particularly for sharp curves. With respect to the replay of their own drive, participants gave higher negative feedback when navigating an Urban environment, compared to Rural settings. Moreover, changes in roadside furniture affected individuals’ feedback, and this effect was more prominent when the vehicle was driving closer to the edge of the road. Based on our results, we conclude that individuals’ perception of different AV driving styles changes based on different environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, road geometry and roadside furniture. These findings suggest that humans prefer a slower human-like driving style for AV controllers that adapts its speed and lateral offset to roadside objects and furniture. Investigating individual differences in AV driving style preference showed that low Sensation Seeking individuals preferred the slower human-like controller more than the faster human-like controller. Consideration of this human-centered feedback is important for the design of future AV controllers, to enhance individuals’ ride experience, and potentially improve acceptance and use of these vehicles.