Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
COMPORTAMENTO ANTISSOCIAL NA ADOLESCÊNCIA: O PAPEL DE CARACTERÍSTICAS INDIVIDUAIS NUM FENÓMENO SOCIAL

Antisocial behaviours are more prevalent in adolescence than in other stages of the life cycle. It is a remarkable challenge to address these behaviours that occur in a stage when individuals face important tasks that involve building their identity and healthy social relationships. This research studied the relations between antisocial behaviour and individual characteristics (gender, personality, social skills, self-concept and family environment perceptions) in an occasional sample of 489 adolescents. We asked participants to fill the Portuguese versions of Youth Self-Report, Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire, Piers-Harris Self-Concept Scale and
lentivirus-mediated knockdown of nlK inhibits small-cell lung cancer growth and metastasis

: Nemo-like kinase (NLK), an evolutionarily conserved serine/threonine kinase, has been recognized as a critical regulator of various cancers. In this study, we investigated the role of NLK in human small-cell lung cancer (SCLC), which is the most aggressive form of lung cancer. NLK expression was evaluated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction in 20 paired fresh SCLC tissue samples and found to be noticeably elevated in tumor tissues. Lentivirus-mediated RNAi efficiently suppressed NLK expression in NCI-H446 cells, resulting in a significant reduction in cell viability and proliferation in vitro. Moreover, knockdown of NLK led to cell cycle arrest at the S-phase via suppression of Cyclin A, CDK2, and CDC25A, which could contribute to cell growth inhibition. Furthermore, knockdown of NLK decreased the migration of NCI-H446 cells and downregulated matrix metalloproteinase 9. Treatment with NLK short hairpin RNA significantly reduced SCLC tumor growth in vivo. In conclusion, this study suggests that NLK plays an important role in the growth and metastasis of SCLC and may serve as a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of SCLC.
Characteristics of a hybrid (F1 A. baerii x A. gueldenstaedtii ) sperm production at different ages when grown on an industrial cage farm

Bonev, S, Georgiev, B, Nikolova, L. , Taushanova, P. (2022) Characteristics of a hybrid (F1 A. baerii x A. gueldenstaedtii ) sperm production at different ages when grown on an industrial cage farm. Bulg. J. Agric. Sci . , 28 (Supplement 1) , 164–171 The study was performed with male hybrid individuals (F1 Acipenser baerii x Acipenser gueldenstaedtii ) aged seven, eight and nine years, grown on a cage farm located in a warm water dam. No significant differences were found between age groups in ejaculate volume and sperm concentration. Motility analysis showed that sperm in the oldest individuals had the highest values (p < 0.05) of VCL, VSL, VAP, ALH and BCF, while the differences in indicators were not significant between the hybrids at 7-and 8 years of age. The relative proportion of rapid sperm in the hybrid semen of varies from 0 to 96.90%; of medium sperm from 1.0 to 46.74%; slow from 0.28 to 75.30%; static from 0 to 84%. The relative share of spermatozoa with non progressive motility varies from 15.30 to 89.70%, and those with progressive motility – from 0.10 to 29.85%. The oldest fish had significantly (p < 0.05) the best characteristics of sperm motility – the highest share of rapid and those with progressive motility; lowest of the slow and static. Age affects the enzymatic activity of sperm. In 7-and 9-year-old fish, a significant difference was found in AP, GGT, CK in water extract, and in LDH in triton extract. The water extract in 9-year-olds has higher levels of AP (7 times; p < 0.05) and GGT (3.2 times; p <0.05), while in 7-year-olds fish the values of CK are higher (2.3 times; p < 0.05). In LDH, the difference (1.5 times) is also in favor of 7-year-old individuals, but it is not significant. In the triton extract only AP levels are higher (over 30%) in 9-year-old fish, but the difference is not significant. For the other indicators (GGT, CK and LDH) the difference is in favor of the younger fish, respectively 4.6 %, 22.1 % and 2.9 times, and for the latter it is statistically significant (p < 0.05).
probabilistic prediction

In current theories of language comprehension, people routinely and implicitly predict upcoming words by pre-activating their meaning, morpho-syntactic features and even their specific phonological form. To date the strongest evidence for phonological prediction comes from a landmark 2005 Nature Neuroscience publication by DeLong, Urbach and Kutas, who observed a graded modulation of electrical brain potentials (N400) to nouns and preceding articles by the probability that people use a word to continue the s entence fragment (‘cloze’). In a direct replication study spanning 9 laboratories (N=334), we failed to replicate the crucial article-elicited N400 modulation by cloze, while we successfully replicated the commonly-reported noun-elicited N400 modulation. We observed this pattern of failure and success in a pre-registered replication analysis, a pre-registered single-trial analysis, and exploratory Bayesian analyses. Contra the strong prediction view in which people routinely pre-activate the phonological word-form, our results suggest a more limited role for prediction during language comprehension.
Comparative Study between Dexmedetomidine and Magnesium Comparative Study between Dexmedetomidine and Magnesium Sulphate as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine for Caudal Analgesia in Sulphate as Adjuvants to Bupivacaine for Caudal Analgesia in Pediatrics Pediatrics

Background : Assessing children ' s postoperative pain is complicated by the presence of a powerful emotional component. Purpose : To match the safety and duration of postoperative pain relief using caudal magnesium sulfate and dexme-detomidine as adjuvants with bupivacaine 0.25 % in pediatric patients undergoing infraumbilical surgeries. Patients and methods : Sixty children cases with American Society of Anesthesiologists classes I and II, weighing up to 20 kg, were enrolled in this randomized controlled prospective trial at Al-Azhar University Hospitals (Assiut). Each of the three groups consisted of 20 patients: group A (dexmedetomidine), group B (magnesium), and group C (control). Results : Our study showed that onset of the caudal block was faster in group A than group B and group C, also was faster in group B than group C, but the difference was not statistically signi ﬁ cant. Also, duration of the caudal block was highly signi ﬁ cant longer duration of the caudal block in group A and group B matched to group C. There was no signi ﬁ cant difference in heart rate measurements on adding dexmedetomidine or magnesium, but it was signi ﬁ cantly lower in cases received dexmedetomidine. Pain score was signi ﬁ cantly lower in group A and group B than group C till 12 h postoperatively. Conclusion : In comparison to magnesium sulfate, caudal block is enhanced when dexmedetomidine is administered as an adjuvant with bupivacaine.
ON INFORMATICS

— Indonesia is a country that has a diversity of animal species with the top 10 predicate in the world. The population of animal species, including starlings, is very widely known in the country. Starlings currently in Indonesia are diverse, ranging from standard to rare in Indonesia. This starling has its characteristics based on the type, color, sound, etc. In the first problem, the first accuracy performance when using the GLCM texture feature with Artificial Neural Network is 68%. Furthermore, the second problem is the accuracy performance of typing using the GLCM texture feature with a Decision Tree of 50%. This research aims to improve the starling classification system accuracy using Gabor and Wavelet texture features with artificial Neural Networks. Based on testing in the classification of starlings using the GLCM, Gabor, and Wavelet features, the highest degree of precision can, therefore, be concluded to be at the GLCM and Wavelet feature levels. The GLCM and Wavelet level accuracy results reached 83% at a rate of learning 0.9. In the experiments that have been done, the GLCM and Wavelet levels can increase accuracy using Artificial Neural Networks. In the classification process, the type of starlings also shows that the computational time in testing is much faster in producing accuracy values. In addition, the accurate accuracy while testing the starling category also increases.
Exploring the in ﬂ uence of ChatGPT on tourism behavior using the technology acceptance model

Purpose – The present study’s aims are twofold: 1) to contribute to theory development by accounting for both personality and trust in the conceptualization of technology acceptance using the technology acceptance model (TAM) as the theoretical framework; and 2) to explore the influence of ChatGPT-integrated chatbotsontourismbehavior. Design/methodology/approach – The target population for this study was travelers who previously used technology (website/ app) to plan their holiday abroad. An online survey questionnaire created with Google Forms was distributed via a panel company (iPanel). A screening question was included to filter out respondents who have not previously used technological means to plan their holiday abroad. A panel company (iPanel) was hired to collect data from a convenience sample of 305 Israeli tourists who met the abovecriterion betweenAugust22and27, 2023,andwereatleast18. Findings – A significant and positive relationship was observed between trust in ChaptGPT and perceived usefulness. Furthermore, a significant and positive association was observed between perceived ease of use and intentions to use ChatGPT-integrated chatbots to plan future holidays. Post hoc analyses suggest that perceived ease of use mediates the relationship between extraversion and trust, trust mediates the relationship between perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness and age moderatestherelationshipbetweenperceived ease ofuse and behavioralintentions. Research limitations/implications – Data was collected from a convenience sample of Israeli travelers. Hence, generalizations to other countries, nationalities and cultures should be treated carefully; the study is cross-sectional and thus represents respondents’ beliefs and behavioral intentions at a particular time; and the study is based on one of several theoretical frameworks that can be used to conceptualize behaviors associated withusingAIbytourists. Practical implications – The findings of the present study point to the importance of accounting for tourists’ personal factors, such as personality and age, in developing AI products in the tourism industry. chief executive officers and relevant shareholders would benefit from conducting market research to obtain insights into the factors that may enhance or hamper tourists’ adoption of AI-based technology for planning their holidaysabroad. Originality/value
The consequences of media multitasking for adolescent development

The increasing prevalence of media multitasking among youth has raised concerns regarding its negative effects on youths’ functioning. Although the number of empirical studies on the consequences of media multitasking for youth has grown rapidly, there has been no attempt to integrate theory with the results of these studies. This review integrates available findings on the relationship between media multitasking and three domains of youths’ functioning: cognitive control, academic performance, and socioemotional functioning. Three databases (PsycINFO, ERIC, and CMMC) were searched to identify relevant studies, resulting in 8448 citations. Fifty-six studies met the inclusion criteria: nine studies on cognitive control, 43 on academic performance, and four on socioemotional functioning. Overall, the findings indicate a small to moderate negative relationship between media multitasking and the three domains of youths’ functioning. However, evidence regarding the causal direction of this relationship is lacking. Based on the included studies, we identify several research gaps and present five main directions for future research: examining causality, establishing more targeted theories, improving media multitasking measurements, focusing on individual and contextual differences, and including representative samples.
the cost of switching between self and

Previous studies have shown that while people can rapidly and accurately compute their own and other people’s visual perspectives, they experience difficulty ignoring the irrelevant perspective when the two perspectives differ. We used the ‘avatar’ perspective-taking task to examine the mechanisms that underlie these egocentric (i.e. interference from their own perspective) and altercentric (i.e. interference from the other person’s perspective) tendencies. Participants were eye-tracked as they verified the number of discs in a visual scene according to either their own or an on-screen avatar’s perspective. Crucially in some trials the two perspectives were inconsistent (i.e. each saw a different number of discs), while in others they were consistent. To examine the effect of perspective switching, performance was compared for trials that were preceded with the same versus different perspective cue. We found that altercentric interference can be reduced or eliminated when participants stick with their own perspective across consecutive trials. Our eye-tracking analyses revealed distinct fixation patterns for self and other perspective-taking, suggesting that consistency effects in this paradigm are driven by implicit mentalising of what others can see, and not automatic directional cues from the avatar.
An exploration of trauma-inclusive pedagogy and students’ perceptions of academic success

While trauma-inclusive approaches to student learning have been well documented in K–12 contexts, postsecondary education has done little to incorporate trauma-inclusive pedagogy into college classrooms. Using a sample ( n = 529) of graduate and undergraduate students at a public rural-serving regional serving university, this study aims to explore differences in students’ perception of academic success in courses where trauma-inclusive practices were used and courses where these practices were not. Findings provide evidence that students felt more successful in courses where trauma-inclusive practices were used. Additionally, researchers were able to demonstrate that differences in perceptions of success were more pronounced between students who have been exposed to traumatic life experiences, particularly in the course where participants felt the least successful. Implications for future research, practice, and models of educational development are discussed.
The Effect of Explicit-Views of Nature of Science

This study aims to explore the influence of nature of science (NOS) activities based on explicit- - method approach including both qualitative and quantitative methods was used. The sample consisted of 83 preservice elementary teachers of a public university. Activities in experimental group were prepared as per explicit-reflective approach, whereas per historical approach in the other group. Views of aspects. During a 3-week application, worksheets were used and we benefited from observation checklists to control potential threats to internal validity. While content analysis method was used in qualitative analysis; frequency, percentage, Wilcoxon sign and Mann-Whitney tests were facilitated in quantitative part. Results indicated that students who experienced explicit-reflective instruction made statistically significant gains in their views of NOS aspects and accordingly some implications were presented.
Trade and Health Linkages: A Global Panel Data Analysis using Trade and Health Linkages: A Global Panel Data Analysis using the Gravity Model the Gravity Model

This paper provides empirical evidence on the effect of trade openness on child health using the data from 171 countries between the mid-1990s to mid-2000s. Using an instrumental variable approach with a geographic gravity model framework, this study finds that a 1% increase in openness leads to a 0.2% decrease in infant mortality rates across countries, which at the sample mean is about 8 infant deaths per 1000 live births. The result is robust to country-specific time-invariant heterogeneity as well as outliers. The main channels of operation seem to be through increasing incomes, increasing health expenditures, and decreasing inequality.
PERCEIVED DETERMINANTS OF ADHERENCE TO ANTIRETROVIRAL DRUG THERAPY AMONG PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE UPPER EAST REGION: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Several people living with HIV (PLHIV) currently receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) do not commence early treatment. This has failed viral suppression and led to excess mortality. It is therefore relevant to explore perceived factors of ART adherence among HIV clients in the Upper East Region. Ten in-depth interviews and three focus group discussions were held with thirty HIV clients on ART and seven key informant interviews were held with ART nurses, pharmacist and data managers. Qualitative interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed thematically using Nvivo version 11. Most PLHIV adhered to ART treatment and adherence inhibitors were side effects of ART, lack of National Health Insurance, lack of nutritional support, stigma and discrimination against PLHIV, poor attitudes of health staff, non-disclosure of HIV status, inadequate family support, economic problems, lack of confidentiality and queuing up for ART. Pro-moters of adherence were nutritional support, reminder aids, effective counselling, improved health status and a desire to have children as well as stigma-reduction policies. Policymakers and health promoters should reemphasize the strengths associated with adhering to ART. Policy-makers and donors should support PLHIV with food and health staff should be regularly refreshed on HIV case management.
The effects of corporate governance and product market The effects of corporate governance and product market competition on payout policy under agency problems and external competition on payout policy under agency problems and external financing constraints financing constraints

We examine the effects of corporate governance and product market competition on the payout policy when firms are subject to agency problems and external financing constraints. We find that corporate governance and competition affect corporate payout decisions. In particular, payout can be an outcome of or a substitute for both governance and competition among firms depending on the firms’ agency costs of free cash flows and external financing costs. When examining both effects together, we find that product market competition subsumes corporate governance in relation to payout policy. Our results suggest that product market competition as a governance tool can be more effective than other monitoring mechanisms
Literature review of beef production systems in Europe

Commissioned by the European Roundtable for Beef Sustainability, a literature review was conducted on the environmental impact of beef and leather production systems in Europe. The literature review was restricted to the studies that applied attributional LCA methods. The average carbon footprint of 20.5 kg CO 2 eq per kg carcass (ranged between 7.0 and 45.7 kg CO 2 eq per kg carcass) was found for beef production in Europe. Our literature scan showed the higher greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per kg carcass for suckler-based systems compared to the dairy-based system. The GHG emissions of organic farms was almost similar to the non-organic farms. Comparison of a concentrate-based diet with the roughage-based diet showed the lower GHG emissions for concentrate-based diet. The review of studies for beef production systems showed a high potential for mitigating the GHG emissions. Due to high turnover and environmental impacts of leather industry, the literature review was extended to leather production. A high variation was seen in results of leather carbon footprint because of methodological differences (e.g., system boundary and functional unit), quality of product and final use of finished leather. The average carbon footprint of reviewed papers was 24.6 kg CO 2 eq per m 2 finished leather ranged between 7.75 and 53.7 kg CO 2 eq per m 2 finished leather.
Non-Destructive Characterization of Bio-Cemented Soils Via Non-Destructive Characterization of Bio-Cemented Soils Via Seismic Wave Measurement Seismic Wave Measurement

: Much of geotechnical engineering involves the study and analysis of soil and its characteristics. This sub-discipline of civil engineering becomes especially vital for when future projects of construction take place or if engineers need to stabilize surrounding earth to protect local infrastructure. For this reason, it is in the best interest of the geotechnical engineer to ensure that the soil in question is structurally rigid and that it can withstand different types of forces; whether that be for example, the dead loads of a building or the lateral movement of other soil particles. However, as typical, testing of a new area of land usually finds the already existing soil not viable for construction. Or the case may be, that the testing has deemed the soil as non-cohesive (capable of erosion) thereby being problematic to the safety of nearby people, utilities, and resources. This problem then establishes a need for structurally reinforcing the local soil on an internal level. For analysis purposes, this report seeks to explain an experimental design of bio-cementitious
Structural and functional characterization of Apoptin and design of a monomeric variant with antitumor activity

The main aim of the present study is to characterize the biological and biophysical properties of Apoptin, a viral protein that selectively induces apoptosis of a wide range of tumor cells. Apoptin has been produced and purified fused to an N-terminal His-tag (H6-Apoptin). Two truncated variants of Apoptin, the first one lacking residues 1 to 27 (H6-Apop? Pro) and the second one lacking residues 1 to 43 (H6-Apop? Pro? Leu) were also produced. The second variant loses the aggregation tendency but maintains most of its biological properties (i.e. subcellular localization, DNA binding, antitumor activity when transfected into the cells). In contrast to Apoptin, this variant induces apoptosis in different tumor cells without affecting normal cells when it is added exogenously. The non-multimeric state of this variant has facilitated its structural characterization using NMR spectroscopy. This protein has been classified as an Intrinsically Disordered Protein (IDP). En el presente estudio se caracterizan las propiedades biologicas y biofisicas de la Apoptina, una proteina virica que induce apoptosis selectivamente sobre un gran rango de celulas tumorales. La Apoptina ha sido producida y purificada fusionada a un His-tag N-termnial (H6-Apoptina). Se ha producido una primera variante eliminando los primeros 27 residuos (H6-Apo? Pro) y una segunda sin los 43 primeros residuos (H6-Apop? Pro? Leu). La segunda de las variantes pierde la tendencia a la agregacion pero mantiene la mayoria de propiedades biologicas (localizacion subcelular, union a DNA y actividad antitumoral en celulas transfectadas con el gen. A diferencia de la Apoptina, esta variante induce apoptosis en diferentes lineas tumorales sin afectar las celulas normales cuando se anade exogenamente. El estado no multimerico de esta variante ha facilitado su caracterizacion estructural utilizando la espectroscopia de RMN. Dicha proteina ha sido clasificada como Proteina Intrinsecamente Desordenada (IDP).