Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Positive Emotion in Nature as a Precursor to Learning

This study was designed to examine the perception of learning in adults generated by the effect of a positive emotion-in this case, awe. For the study, a working definition of awe is an impact-provoking reverence due to a powerful, positive emotional response to the natural world . This qualitative study used primarily face-to-face interviews. A total of 71 adults were interviewed and 113 interviews were conducted. These adults described an experience in which they felt impacted by awe and as a result perceived learning. Their descriptions were coded to determine context of the experience and what was learned. Of the participants, 98.6% perceived that learning occurred due to their powerful, emotional response to the nature experience they described. These findings extend the current research on informal and formal science learning, natural resource management, experiential education, and the study of emotions as experienced in nature.
The Effects of Humic Acid and Proline on Morphological Properties of Actindia Deliciosa cv. Hayward under Salinity

Article history: Received 20 November 2013 Received in revised form 23 Background and Objective: The effects of soil application of humic acid and foliar application of proline on some morphological properties of kiwifruit grown at various salt concentrations were examined. Sodium chloride was added to the soil to obtain 25 and 50 mM saline conditions. The dissolved proline was sprayed on the leaves and the liquid humic acid was put into the soil pots three times on 15,30 and 45th day after Bud emerged. The application doses of humic acid were 0, 50 and 100 m g/l and the application doses of proline were 0, 0.1 and 0.2%. Three NaCl doses were 0, 25, and 50 mM and Each application consists of four replications. The experiment was conducted in pot experiment under controlled conditions in completely randomized factorial design.Results: Finding of this research showed that by increasing salinity levels, the amounts of relative humidity increased significantly. But salinity decreased leaf area at the low level of Nacl (25 mM) ,but increased at the high level (50 mM). Also, plant height, dry and wet weight increased at the salinity level of 25 Mm, but decreased at more level (50 mM). Also, the result showed that the usage of these organic acids were positive on plant height, wet and dry weight and relative humidity of leaf. conclusion: there are not many researches into humic acids and proline application and their effects on kiwifruit salinity tolerance. Therefore, more researchs is necessary to explain the positive effects of humic acid and proline on kiwifruit plants under salt stress.
A Comprehensive Causality Test Based on the Singular Spectrum Analysis

In this paper, we consider the concept of casual relationship between two time series based on the singular spectrum analysis. We introduce several criteria which characterize this causality. The criteria are based on the forecasting accuracy and the predictability of the direction of change. The performance of the proposed tests is examined using different real time series.
A classification of equivariant principal bundles over nonsingular toric varieties

We classify holomorphic as well as algebraic torus equivariant principal $G$-bundles over a nonsingular toric variety $X$, where $G$ is a complex linear algebraic group. It is shown that any such bundle over an affine, nonsingular toric variety admits a trivialization in equivariant sense. We also obtain some splitting results.
Turnover Intention: The Impact of Ethical Climate, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment

Human resources have a major role in every activity of the company and are essential to support the success of the organization. It can be damaged directly by employee behavior of intention to turnover. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of the ethical climate, job satisfaction and organizational commitment on turnover intention. The research method is quantitative with a cross-sectional survey design. Data analysis uses multiple linear regression test. Three hypothesis ware tests and the results showed that thare is a significant relationship between the ethical climate and turnover intention, job satisfaction has a significant relationship with turnover intention, also organizational commitment has a significant effect on the turnover intention of employees. To reduce the risk of turnover intention the company needs to take preventive steps by building a positive work ethic climate, providing rewards. Besides improving the working atmosphere, giving attention, respect, and appreciation to all employees without discriminating the status, expertise and educational background by providing equal opportunities in the promotion of career paths.
CHARACTERIZATION OF AGOMELATINE-INDUCED LIVER ENZYME INCREASE : FREQUENCY AND RISK FACTORS DERTERMINED FROM A POOLED ANALYSIS OF 7 , 605 TREATED PATIENTS

Background. Antidepressant-induced liver injury is a major concern and a liver monitoring scheme has been recommended by the European Medicine Agency for agomelatine. Objective. To assess the liver safety and identify the characteristics of patients who developed a significant increase in transaminases whilst taking agomaatine. Method. A retrospective pooled analysis of changes in transaminase levels in 9,234 patients treated with agomelatine (25mg or 50mg/day; n=7,605) or placebo (n=1,629) from 49 phase II and III studies was undertaken. A significant increase in transaminase levels was defined as an increase to >3-fold the upper limit of normal (>3ULN). Final causality was determined in a case-by-case review by five academic experts. Results. Serum transaminase increased to >3ULN in 1.3% and 2.5% of patients treated with 25mg and 50mg of agomelatine respectively, compared to 0.5% for placebo. The onset of increased transaminases occurred before 12 weeks in 64% of patients. The median time to recovery (to≤2ULN) was 14 days following treatment withdrawal. Liver function tests recovered in 36.1% patients despite continuation of agomelatine, suggesting the presence of a liver adaptive mechanism. No cases of acute liver failure or fatal outcome occurred. Patients with elevated transaminases at baseline, secondary to obesity/fatty liver disease, had an equally increased risk of developing further elevations of transaminases with agomelatine and placebo. Conclusion. Incidence of abnormal transaminases was low and dose-dependent. No specific population was identified regarding potential risk factors. Withdrawal of agomelatine led to rapid recovery, and some patients exhibited an adaptive phenomenon. Overall, in clinical trials, the liver profile of agomelatine seems safe when serum transaminases are monitored. Perlemuter G et al. Agomelatine and liver injury 4
The effect of entrepreneurial orientation on firms performance of the telecommunication sector in Sudan

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on firms’ performance in the telecommunication sector in Sudan. The EO is reflected in innovativeness, pro-activeness, risk-taking, competitive aggressiveness and autonomy which have been treated as a one-dimensional construct. Firms’ performance has been measured by financial and non-financial indicators in a subjective manner. To accomplish the research objective, data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire distributed to a sample of respondents from the four companies (Zain, Sudani, MTN and Canar) composing the sector of the telecommunication in Sudan. The findings revealed that, EO has a significant effect on firms’ performance in the telecommunication industry in Sudan. The findings of this research provide additional evidence from an under-examined context to support the link between EO and firms’ performance. Additionally, this research offers practical implications to practitioners, investors, entrepreneurs, board members, and fund providers pursuing instruments for evaluating the success of telecommunication companies. The study concluded that, in an environment characterized by uncertainty and rapid change, EO appears to be an essential way of creating and maintaining superior firms’ performance. Key words: Entrepreneurial orientation, firms’ performance, Sudan, telecommunication.
Approximate Gradient Descent for Training Implicit Generative Models

This abstract presents our first attempt at applying gradient approximation methods to training implicit generative models. Concretely, the recently proposed Stein gradient estimator is utilised to approximate the gradient of the KL divergence from the (implicit) generator distribution to the data distribution. We empirically demonstrate that the proposed approach learns faster than directly minimising the maximum mean discrepancy.
Supervised Learning for Fake News Detection

A large body of recent works has focused on understanding and detecting fake news stories that are disseminated on social media. To accomplish this goal, these works explore several types of features extracted from news stories, including source and posts from social media. In addition to exploring the main features proposed in the literature for fake news detection, we present a new set of features and measure the prediction performance of current approaches and features for automatic detection of fake news. Our results reveal interesting findings on the usefulness and importance of features for detecting false news. Finally, we discuss how fake news detection approaches can be used in the practice, highlighting challenges and opportunities.
Value sharing of an entire function and its derivatives

In this paper, when an entire function f and the linear combination of its derivatives Lð f Þ with small functions as its coe‰cients share one value CM and another value IM is studied. We also resolved the question when an entire function f and its derivative f 0 share two values CM jointly. Some of the results remain to be valid if f is meromorphic and satisfying Nðr; f Þ 1⁄4 oðTðr; f ÞÞ as r! y and the values a; b are replaced by small functions of f ðzÞ.
Fragmentation properties of massive protocluster gas clumps: an ALMA study

Fragmentation of massive dense molecular clouds is the starting point in the formation of rich clusters and massive stars. Theory and numerical simulations indicate that the population of the fragments (number, mass, diameter, and separation) resulting from the gravitational collapse of such clumps is probably regulated by the balance between the magnetic field and the other competitors of self-gravity, in particular, turbulence and protostellar feedback. We have observed 11 massive, dense, and young star-forming clumps with the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) in the thermal dust continuum emission at ~1 mm with an angular resolution of 0. ′′25 with the aim of determining their population of fragments. The targets have been selected from a sample of massive molecular clumps with limited or absent star formation activity and hence limited feedback. We find fragments on sub-arcsecond scales in 8 out of the 11 sources. The ALMA images indicate two different fragmentation modes: a dominant fragment surrounded by companions with much lower mass and smaller size, and many (≥8) fragments with a gradual change in masses and sizes. The morphologies are very different, with three sources that show filament-like distributions of the fragments, while the others have irregular geometry. On average, the largest number of fragments is found towards the warmer and more massive clumps. The warmer clumps also tend to form fragments with higher mass and larger size. To understand the role of the different physical parameters in regulating the final population of the fragments, we simulated the collapse of a massive clump of 100 and 300M⊙ with different magnetic support. The 300 M⊙ case was also run for different initial temperatures and Mach numbers M to evaluate the separate role of each of these parameters. The simulations indicate that (1) fragmentation is inhibited when the initial turbulence is low (M ~ 3), independent of the other physical parameters. This would indicate that the number of fragments in our clumps can be explained assuming a high (M ~ 6) initial turbulence, although an initial density profile different to that assumed can play a relevant role. (2) A filamentary distribution of the fragments is favoured in a highly magnetised clump. We conclude that the clumps that show many fragments distributed in a filament-like structure are likely characterised by a strong magnetic field, while the other morphologies are also possible in a weaker magnetic field.
Understanding Saturn’s interior from the Cassini Grand Finale gravity measurements

Context. Measurements of Saturn’s gravity field by Cassini Grand Finale have been acquired with high precision. It has been demonstrated that the even gravitational harmonics J6–J10 have larger absolute values than the predictions by typical rigid-body interior models. A four-layer structure model, proposed to interpret Juno’s gravity measurements for Jupiter, has been applied to Saturn, but great attention was paid to the depth of zonal flows in order to interpret the large absolute values of J6–J10. Aims. We aim to understand the internal structure and interior composition of Saturn with a similar model for Jupiter. The additional uncertainties in Saturn’s structure and composition are investigated in detail, such as rotation periods, atmospheric helium mass fractions, and flow-induced gravity corrections. Also, we investigate the effect of equations of state for hydrogen and helium on the predictions of the core mass and heavy element abundance. Methods. In the four-layer structure model, we adjusted the heavy element abundances in the outer two envelopes and the mass of the compact core in order to reproduce Saturn’s equatorial radius as well as the Cassini Grand Finale gravity measurements corrected by the flow-induced gravity signals. Different four-layer interior models are specified in terms of the rotation period, the atmospheric helium mass fraction, and the flow-induced gravity corrections. Two different ab initio equations of state for hydrogen and helium were used in interior structure calculations. Optimized calculations were then performed to explore Saturn’s internal structure and composition. Results. It is found that the absolute values of J6–J10 tend to increase with increasing deep rotation rate and depend on the equations of state adopted in interior calculations. Saturn’s deep rotation rate and atmospheric helium mass fraction are important to determine the distribution of helium and heavy elements in the outer envelopes. We also show that the core mass and heavy element abundance in Saturn are dependent upon the deep rotation rate, the atmospheric helium mass fraction, the flow-induced gravity corrections, and the equations of state for hydrogen and helium.
Psychological Effects of Fasting on Patients Suffering from Diabetes Type 2

Objective: We conducted this study to compare the psychological effects between diabetic patients taking fast and non-fasting counterparts to better investigate the effects of fasting on mental health of diabetes sufferers. Materials and Methods: This study was a prospective cohort conducted among diabetic patients. In this study, two types of fasting and non-fasting patients were invited to take part. During One week before and after the Ramadan, all patients were asked to complete 28-scale General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). Results: In this study, 116 patients who were suffering from diabetes completed the study. They were compared with each other in format of three groups (two fasting and one non-fasting). Mean changes of total and subscales' score were negative in nearly all groups but there were no significant difference between groups. In addition, total and subscale A, B and C scores significantly increased (positive change) but subscale D score didn’t change in fasting patients during this month. Conclusion: The results of present study revealed that fasting during the whole month of Ramadan can exacerbate patients' general health in comparison with non-fasting patients. However, because we can't determine whether this finding is attributed to fasting regardless of diabetes or has been resulted from the co-existence of fasting and the disease, it is recommended to design a study to compare diabetic and healthy fasting individuals.
Detection and Confirmation of Multiple Human Targets Using Pixel-Wise Code Aperture Measurements

Compressive video measurements can save bandwidth and data storage. However, conventional approaches to target detection require the compressive measurements to be reconstructed before any detectors are applied. This is not only time consuming but also may lose information in the reconstruction process. In this paper, we summarized the application of a recent approach to vehicle detection and classification directly in the compressive measurement domain to human targets. The raw videos were collected using a pixel-wise code exposure (PCE) camera, which condensed multiple frames into one frame. A combination of two deep learning-based algorithms (you only look once (YOLO) and residual network (ResNet)) was used for detection and confirmation. Optical and mid-wave infrared (MWIR) videos from a well-known database (SENSIAC) were used in our experiments. Extensive experiments demonstrated that the proposed framework was feasible for target detection up to 1500 m, but target confirmation needs more research.
Comparison of Two Different Doses of Dexmedetomidine in Decreasing the Extubation Response

Background: Laryngoscopy, intubation and extubation is associated with sympathetic stimulation which results in hypertension and tachycardia. Drugs modulating the sympathetic response can be used during extubation to decrease the sympathetic response. Aim: To compare of two different doses of dexmedetomidine in decreasing the sympathetic response. Method: A hospital based Prospective, randomized, double blind study where a total of 66 patients undergoing surgery under general Anaesthesia in our hospital were randomly divided into 2 groups: Group-D1: Dexmedetomidine (0.25mcg/kg) group 33 patients; Group-D2: Dexmedetomidine (0.5mcg/kg) group – 33 patients. The hemodynamic parameters, airway reflexes were assessed in different intervals of time and compared. Result: heart rate and systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly lower in D2 group (0.5 μg/kg) as compared to D1 group (0.2 μg/kg). Smooth extubation was reported in 93.9% cases of D2 group as compared to 81.8% in D1 group. Rough experience was seen in 18.2% cases of D1 group as compared to 6.1% in D2 group (p-0.25). Mean time for extubation was significantly lower in D2 group (136.7 vs 224.5 sec; p<0.05). Conclusion: 0.5 mcg/kg dose of dexmedetomidine prior to extubation is optimum to decrease the extubation response.
Nutrition menu labelling in Terengganu: a cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes, perception and their relationship with healthy food choices

Nutrition menu labelling has been implemented in a number of restaurants in Malaysia. However, no known empirical research has focused on assessing the knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) of nutrition menu labelling among consumers. Therefore, this cross -sectional study was conducted with 155 consumers (age 18 and above) from several selected cafeterias that were equipped with menu nutrition labelling to determine their KAP. Questionnaires consisting of socio-demographic, knowledge, attitude and perception of consumers on menu nutrition labelling, and consumers’ healthy food choices were given to the respondents through a self-administrated approach. The data collected were analysed using SPSS 21. The results show that respondent knowledge was predominantly moderate (54.8%), with a median score of 12 out of 25. Both the attitudes (87.1%) and perceptions (85.2%) of the respondents were mainly positive towards nutrition menu labelling. Attitude (r=0.547, p=0.001) and perception (r=0.539, p=0.001) had positive significant relationships towards healthy food choices among the respondents at p<0.05. In conclusion, most consumers have a positive attitude and perception of nutrition menu labelling and may significantly influence towards healthy food choices. Further strategies are needed to increase consumer knowledge of nutrition menu labelling to promote greater usage of this information among Malaysian consumers.
Accuracy of Low-Dose Chest CT Scan in Detection of COVID-19

1 Accuracy of Low-Dose Chest CT Scan in Detection of COVID-19 Hooman Bahrami-Motlagh, MD, Morteza Sanei Taheri, MD, Sahar Abbasi, MD, Maryam Haghighimorad, MD, Babak Salevatipour, MD, Ilad Alavi Darazam, MD Affiliation Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Corresponding Author Hooman Bahrami-Motlagh, MD, Department of Radiology, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Tehran, Iran Postal code: 1333625445 Email: hoomanbahrami@gmail.com Article type: Letter to the editor Disclosures: Author disclosed no relevant relationships.
Alternative Weed Control Methods during Grape Establishment in the United States Upper Midwest

A field experiment was conducted to determine the effects of three mulches (straw, landscape fabric, and woodchip) and a single spring herbicide application (combination of oryzalin, flumioxazin, and glyphosate) on annual weed control and grapevine establishment in North Dakota. Vine growth, bud-break timing, bud hardiness and soil conditions were monitored to determine weed control method effects on vine progress. More consistent yellow foxtail (Setaria glauca L.) control occurred in mulched plots compared to plots treated with herbicide, particularly late in the season. In 2009, vines in mulched plots’ bud-break date were up to five days later when compared to vines grown in herbicide treated plots. However, no differences were observed in the spring of 2010. Overall, differences in growth rate were due to cultivar differences and not weed control methods. Results suggest that any of the three mulches could be used for annual weed control in northern vineyards during establishment as they offered at least as much weed control as the herbicide control and did not adversely affect vine establishment. However, continued research is needed to determine if mulches will alter fruit yield and quality upon vine maturation and together influence winter dieback of vines.
Summer Transition Program: A Model For Impacting First Year Retention Rates For Underrepresented Groups

In order to ensure first year academic success for underrepresented minorities (African American, Hispanic American, and Native American) and increase diversity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, VCU offered its first Summer Transition program (STP) in summer 2008. The VCU Summer Transition Program was funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) as a part of the Virginia North Carolina Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (VA-NC LSAMP). STP was a residential four week program for entering freshmen targeting fourteen STEM majors including engineering, natural sciences, and mathematical sciences. The program focused on developing essential skills such as communication skills and critical thinking; enhancing mathematics and science study skills; and transition smoothly to the university community. This was a rigorous pre-college preparation program, which included; three classes (six credit hours), drop-in tutoring, summer research experiences, field trips, and guest speakers. A four hundred and fifty dollar stipend was awarded to each participant.