Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impact of work–life policies on organizational commitment of construction professionals: role of work–life balance

Abstract This paper examines the relationship between work–life policies (WLPs) and organizational commitment, and determines if work–life balance (WLB) mediates in the relationship as it concerns female construction professionals. The study adopted a quantitative research method to obtain data from 120 women professionals in the Nigerian construction industry. The paper presents a conceptual model to formulate hypotheses which were tested using PLS-SEM path analysis. The findings indicate that WLB enhances positive organizational commitment, because it partially mediates the relationship between WLPs and organizational commitment. The contribution of this study is that it affords managers and employees the opportunity to understand the significance of providing WLPs that will enable employees to balance their work and family responsibilities, which in turn increases organizational commitment. This research, the first of its kind, focused on the work–life balance of female construction professionals in the Nigerian construction industry, and the findings have implications for both practitioners and academics.
Length and weight relationships for 31 species of fishes caught by trawl off the Arabian Sea coast of Oman.

Length and weight measurement for 31f ish species encountered in the Arabian Sea , o f f t h e Oma n Coast, were collected by demersal trawling during March 2007 and March 2008. A total of 3,261 specimens were measured for total length, or fork length, where appropriate, and green weight. Several commonly caught commercial species undergo onboard processing (dressing) prior to packaging, and dressed weight to green weight regressions and conversion factors were calculated for 12 of these species. The relationships obtained in this study were compared with those of other studies for the same fish species. These data are fundamental to understanding the biological parameters of fishes, and can be applied to fisheries stock assessment and management models.
Gender and impact of climate change adaptation on soybean farmers’ revenue in rural Togo, West Africa

Abstract This study assesses the impact of climate change (CC) adaptation on farm-level revenue among 500 soybean farmers randomly selected in three districts in Togo using endogenous switching regression method. The survey results indicate that only 40.37% of the women have adapted to CC against 59.62% of the men. Moreover, being member of farmer-based organization (FBO), access to credit and extension services, agricultural training of women are the main factors that increase the likelihood of adaptation. The gender-differentiated impact shows that women would earn more than men from adaptation, while losing compared to men if they do not take any adaptation actions. The loss from non-adapting to CC will increase by 0.268% of the soybean revenue. However, the heterogeneity effects suggest further assessment on the adopted technology in soybean farming in the study areas. Adaptation policy that seeks to ensure food security and enhance farmers’ welfare in subsistence agriculture should consider the gender dimension, while reviewing the financial policy in terms of affordability, access of extension services and supporting FBO will increase technologies adoption and farming revenue.
Lateral Variation-Doped Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor for Low On-State Voltage With Low Loss

In this letter, a new structure of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) with lateral variation doping concept in epitaxial region is presented. In the drift region, the lateral variation doping profile acts as a parasitic wide base <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\textit {pnp}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> transistor over <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\textit {pn}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> superjunction (SJ). This parasitic <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\textit {pnp}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> transistor forms Darlington pair with IGBT’s internal <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\textit {pnp}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> transistor. The parasitic Darlington pair increases the output current gain and reduces the On-state voltage drop (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\textit {on}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>). Apart from this, <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${p}^{-}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-col in the collector layer provides increment in recombination rate of minority charges. An increase in the recombination rate reduces the minority carrier life-time, which further reduces the turn-off and delay time. Improvement in the turn-off time leads to optimize the trade-off between turn-off energy loss (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${E}_{\textit {off}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\textit {on}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, as compared to the conventional structure.
Transformational Leadership Style and Talent Retention in Pakistani Banks: A Serial Multiple Mediation Model

The objective of this research was to determine factors that mediate between transformational leadership style and retention of employees, as talent retention is an emerging issue for organizations due to workplace diversity. This study provides a guideline to the supervisors and leaders in managing their workforce. By using structural equation modeling (SEM), the result exhibited a positive impact between transformational leadership and talent retention, transformational leadership and job satisfaction, transformational leadership, and psychological ownership. The study also revealed a positive impact on job satisfaction and talent retention, psychological ownership, and talent retention. This model is an attempt to find out the further factors and measures that affect employee retention in the banking sector of Pakistan. JEL Classification: J28, J54, G21 How to Cite: Mir, M. M. , Khan, A. , & Abbas, Q. (2020). Transformational Leadership Style and Talent Retention in PakistaniBanks: A Serial Multiple Mediation Model. Etikonomi: Jurnal Ekonomi, 19(1), 63 – 76. https://doi.org/10.15408/etk.v19i1. 11264.
Mammalian Remains in the Pellets of Long-eared Owls (Asio otus) in Diyarbakır Province

This study was conducted with the pellets of Long-eared Owls from 2 sites in the area of Dicle University Campus, located in the north-eastern part of Diyarbakir Province, Turkey (lat 37°55'N, long 40°12'E). Pellets were collected at monthly intervals from July 2000 to June 2001 and the remains of 310 prey items were recovered from 211 pellets. The assemblages were composed mostly of small mammals. Eight species of mammals belonging to 2 orders (Insectivora: Crocidura suaveolens, and Rodentia: Microtus guentheri, Microtus sp., Mus musculus, Meriones tristrami, Cricetus cricetus, Rattus rattus, and Nannospalax ehrenbergi) were identified from the Long-eared Owl pellets. Rodentia were found to be dominant, which accounted for 95.48% of the identified remains. The most important part of the Owl's food consisted of mammals, especially Microtines. Microtus guentheri was of particular importance, representing 71.29% of the remains found in the pellets. Living samples of the Crocidura species could not been trapped or observed in this area, but this study shows that the analysis of regurgitated pellets of Long-eared Owls is a valuable tool for inventorying small mammals.
Gender Dichotomy of Board Members and Ownership Structure in Dividend Payout: A review

The purpose of the paper is to examine the effect between gender dichotomy and dividend payout. The objective of the paper is to provide adequate support for research through rigorous reviews of the literature on board dichotomy relative to gender and dividend payout. Board dichotomy of board members relative to gender seems to have a positive association with dividend payout. Ownership structure, especially institutional ownership, seems to have an association with dividend payout compared to other variables of ownership structure. The two corporate governance components have a monitoring role, can be a substitute or a tool for corporate governance improvement, and a signal to investors on dividend payout.Keywords: corporate environment; board composition; gender; dividend payouteISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13. 1954
Conservation of Freshwater Fishes: Options for the Future

Part I: Geographical Overview:Freshwater Fish Diversity In Germany, Threats And Species ExtinctionStatus And Protection Of Species And Intraspecific Diversity Of The Ichthyofauna In The Czech RepublicThe Status Of Threatened Freshwater Species In EstoniaThe Status Of Freshwater Fish And Lampreys In SloveniaFreshwater Fish Of Peloponnese (Greece): Distribution, Ecology And ThreatsThe Ichthyofauna From Small Mediterranean-Type Drainages Of Portugal: Its Implications For ConservationConservation Of Salmonid Fishes In Austria: Current Status And Future StrategiesPart II: Biology Of Rare And Endangered Species:Biology Of Rare And Endangered Non-Migratory Fish Species: Problems And ConstraintsConservation Needs Of Sandelia Bainsii: An Endangered African AnabantidAspects Of The Ecology, Parasites And Future Conservation Of Twaite Shad (Alosa Fallax) And Allis Shad (Alosa Alosa) In South Eastern IrelandComparison Of The Population Structure Of An Anadromous And A Landlocked Population Of Allis Shad, Alosa Alosa, On The Same RiverLaval Habitat Of The Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon Marinus) In The River Mondego (Portugal)Life History And Feeding Ecology Of A Captive Population Of The Endangered Valencia Toothcarp, Valencia HispanicaFrom The Protection Of Sturgeon (Acipenser Sturio) To River Management In GeneralA Conservation Strategy For Zingel Asper, A Threatened Endemic Percid Of The Rhone BasinIntegrated Approach To The Conservation And Restoration Of Danube Salmon, Hucho Hucho, Populations In AustriaRomanichthys Valanicola, A Highly Threatened Species Of The Danube River Basin In RomaniaAspects Of The Reproduction And Early Life History Of Ladigesocypris Ghigii, A Freshwater Fish Species Endemic To Rhodes Island (Greece): Implications To ConservationA Conservation Strategy For Anaecypris Hispanica: A Picture Of LIFE For A Highly Endangered Iberian FishPart III: Analysis Of Threats And Constraints:Threats To Freshwater Fish Conservation: Past And Present ChallengesAn Overview Of Challenges Of Conserving Freshwater Fishes In South AfricaTropical Forest Degradation And Aquatic Ecosystems: Our Current State Of KnowledgeHeavy Metals As A Threat For Restored Fish Populations In A Lowland RiverA Screening For Roach Populations For Estrogenic Effects In Flandres, BelgiumSpecies Introduction In Two UK Lake Fish Communities Of High Conservation Value: A 10-Year StudyChanges In The Iberian Nase (Chondrostoma Willkommii) Population On The Guadalete River (SW Spain) After The Construction Of The ReservoirPart IV: Conservation Genetics:Conservation Of Freshwater Fishes: Integrating Evolution And Genetics With EcologyHybridogenous Biotypes In Spined Loaches (Genus Cobitis) In Germany With Implications For The Conservation Of Such Fish ComplexesRAPD Markers As Diagnostic Keys For Cyprinidae Identification: Implications For Conservation ManagementContribution Of Molecular Markers To Management Options For Anaecypris HispanicaEffects Of The Fishery Management On Populations O
Determination of acute appendicitis histologic subtypes by MDCT findings

Aim: Our aim was to investigate if histological subtypes of acute appendicitis (AA) can be predicted by multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and laboratory findings. Material and Methods: A retrospective search of the hospital database to identify patients who underwent appendectomy and had an abdominal MDCT scan and laboratory tests including white blood cell (WBC) count and c-reactive protein (CRP) available before the operation revealed 123 patients (mean age: 25.69 ± 17.23 years). Histopathological results were classified as mucosal, gangrenous and suppurative AA. MDCT scans of the patients were evaluated for appendix diameter, appendix wall thickness, presence of pericecal fluid and extraluminal air. The relationship between MDCT and laboratory findings and histological subtypes of AA were assessed. Results: There were 24 (19.5%) mucosal, 47 (38.2%) suppurative and 52 (42.3%) gangrenous AA. WBC count, CRP level, appendix wall thickness and appendix diameter was significantly different between mucosal and gangrenous AA (p < 0.05) and between suppurative and gangrenous AA (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between mucosal and suppurative AA in terms of all variables (p = 0.752, 0.551, 0.756, 0.250 and 0.051, respectively). Presence of pericecal fluid was 92.2% sensitive and 93.1% specific for gangrenous AA. Presence of extraluminal air was 94.7% sensitive and 97.3% specific for gangrenous AA. Conclusion: AA histologic subtypes can be predicted by especially MDCT findings.
The anchoring heuristic and overconfidence bias among frontline employees in supply chain organizations

Abstract This study assesses the extent the anchoring heuristic and overconfidence bias leads to inaccurate judgments among frontline employees in complex multi-stakeholder supply chain organizations. Data is obtained from an experiment-based questionnaire in a United Kingdom based freight forward and materials handling company. Analysis is undertaken using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results suggest that frontline employees within consistently overestimate probabilities when framed in a conjunctive manner. They also consistently underestimate probabilities when framed in a disjunctive manner and also exhibit considerable overconfidence in their judgements. Mixed evidence was found regarding susceptibility to anchoring and overconfidence in terms of level of expertise and geographical location. Findings highlight the critical role of communication in establishing reflective monitoring of, and improvements to, heuristics usage in daily supply chain decisions.
Sistemas de manejo da palhada influenciam acúmulo de biomassa e produtividade da cana-de-açúcar (var. RB855453)

Straw management systems influence biomass accumulation and yield of sugarcane crop (var. RB855453). Maintaining sugarcane straw over the soil surface after harvest without burning may damage sugarcane sprouting, tillering and crop yield, mainly in cold climate sites, in addition to contributing to higher levels of spittlebug (Mahanarva fimbriolata) infestations. Therefore, this work was developed with the objective of evaluating the tillering, fresh biomass accumulation and yield of sugarcane ratoon (var. RB855453), as well as the infestation level of M. fimbriolata, when the crop was submitted to three different straw management systems: (i.) straw in total area; (ii.) uncovered rows and (iii.) accumulating the straw of three rows in one interrow. As a result of experimental rigor provided by the Tukey test and the size and representativeness of each plot (2700 m²), it was possible to conclude that keeping sugarcane straw over the soil in total area, after harvest without burning, reduced ratoon development, presenting lower yield and tiller biomass. Straw accumulation of three rows in one interrow did not contribute to the number of tillers; however, it promoted higher biomass of tillers and consequently higher yield, without difference for the management of uncovered rows. Lower infestations of M. fimbriolata were identified in the treatment with uncovered rows; however, the control level was not reached and thus, the entomological damages must not have contributed to the lower crop yield under straw in total area.
Rethinking design studios as an integrative multi-layered collaboration environment

ABSTRACT This paper discusses experimental studios within an incremental collaboration framework to better understand the opportunities of peer‐to‐peer learning and student collaboration. Using qualitative methods including observation, interviews, peer-evaluations, and descriptive assessments of student work, the study revealed that collaboration can lead to both progression and regression in overall learning processes depending on the approach (mandatory/self-directed), group composition, and how students arrive at common decisions. The findings suggest that a strategically designed studio structure combined with multiple, diversified collaboration strategies are essential to give students successful learning experiences in both explicit and tacit forms.
Real-Time Detection and Filtering of Radio Frequency Interference Onboard a Spaceborne Microwave Radiometer: The CubeRRT Mission

The Cubesat radiometer radio frequency interference technology validation mission (CubeRRT) was developed to demonstrate real-time onboard detection and filtering of radio frequency interference (RFI) for wide bandwidth microwave radiometers. CubeRRT's key technology is its radiometer digital backend (RDB) that is capable of measuring an instantaneous bandwidth of 1 GHz and of filtering the input signal into an estimated total power with and without RFI contributions. CubeRRT's onboard RFI processing capability dramatically reduces the volume of data that must be downlinked to the ground and eliminates the need for ground-based RFI processing. RFI detection is performed by resolving the input bandwidth into 128 frequency subchannels, with the kurtosis of each subchannel and the variations in power across frequency used to detect nonthermal contributions. RFI filtering is performed by removing corrupted frequency subchannels prior to the computation of the total channel power. The 1 GHz bandwidth input signals processed by the RDB are obtained from the payload's antenna (ANT) and radiometer front end (RFE) subsystems that are capable of tuning across RF center frequencies from 6 to 40 GHz. The CubeRRT payload was installed into a 6U spacecraft bus provided by Blue Canyon Technologies that provides spacecraft power, communications, data management, and navigation functions. The design, development, integration and test, and on-orbit operations of CubeRRT are described in this article. The spacecraft was delivered on March 22nd, 2018 for launch to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 21st, 2018. Since its deployment from the ISS on July 13th, 2018, the CubeRRT RDB has completed more than 5000 h of operation successfully, validating its robustness as an RFI processor. Although CubeRRT's RFE subsystem ceased operating on September 8th, 2018, causing the RDB input thereafter to consist only of internally generated noise, CubeRRT's key RDB technology continues to operate without issue and has demonstrated its capabilities as a valuable subsystem for future radiometry missions.
The Role of Social Networks in Financing High Technology New Ventures: An Empirical Exploration

This paper focuses on the role of networks in financing high technology start-ups. We claim that the role of networks is twofold. On the one hand networks are important because network contacts can give direct access to resources. On the other hand, networks are important because being affiliated with prominent partners can send important information signals to financial resource providers. In this paper we focus in particular on a special type of signal, being the referral. The dual role of networks is studied in four high technology start-ups using a social systems approach. Our results show that start-ups in early development stages that have little experience and knowledge more often use referrals in accessing financial resource providers. They seem to profit from a network rich in structural holes and many strong connections in getting financed. Added to these findings, we found that strong ties are more often activated as a referral source than weak ties. On the other hand, the more experienced entrepreneurs/start-ups in latter development stages access financial resource providers more direct without using referrals. They seem to profit from a network rich in structural holes combined with many weak ties.
Compatibility of animal husbandry practices of registered organic farmers with organic animal husbandry standards (OAHS): an assessment in Uttarakhand

Organic fanning is increasingly being seen as one sustainable option to farmers, among the alternatives to conventional input intensive farming systems. Uttarakhand in India is promoting organic agriculture state state through registering the farmers and providing them necessary support including marketing in crop sector. However, these registered organic farmers, who maintain two or more than two livestock species under crop-livestock mixed farming systems, not yet geared to organic livestock production per se. As 'organic' is a process claim rather than a product claim, the study on the compatibility of animal husbandry practices of registered organic farmers with the recommended organic livestock production standards, may provide an idea of the existing situation to the stakeholders of organic farming, to explore possibility of organic livestock production in the state. Hence, this study was carried out with 180 registered organic fanners selected from 3 districts of Uttarakhand. Majority of the animal husbandry practices followed by the farmers were favorable to or closer to the recommended organic livestock production standards. Besides, the Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) of registered organic farmers, if scientifically validated, may be further useful towards promoting organic animal husbandry in the state.
High temperature during soybean seed development differentially alters lipid and protein metabolism

ABSTRACT High temperatures during seed development can affect the seed yield and quality in many crops. Here, we analyzed how high temperature alters the main seed storage compounds (lipid and protein) in soybean. At five days after R5 stage (initial seed filling stage), soybean plants were treated with control (20/20ºC day/night) and high temperature (30/30ºC day/night). After treatment, immature seed was sampled, analyzed for lipid and protein contents and for expression of seed storage compounds related genes. High temperature during seed filling increased lipid content but decreased protein content, associating with yield reduction. It increased the expression of two genes related to seed lipid biosynthesis (GmBCCP2 and GmKAS1) and genes for a lipid biosynthesis regulator (GmWRI1) and its transcription factor (GmDREBL), and decreased the expression of genes related to lipid degradation such as GmACXs. High temperature downregulated genes related to seed storage protein (GmGy1, GmGy2, GmGy4, GmGy5 and Gmβ-conglycinin) and upregulated genes for cysteine and aspartate proteinases. Therefore, high temperature during seed filling preferentially accumulates lipid than protein content in seed, although seed yield reduction was associated with lower seed protein content in soybean. Our study provides insights for further improvements of soybean seed oil under abiotic stress such as heat stress. Abbreviations: DAT: days after treatment; TF: transcription factor; DREBL: Dehydration-responsive Element-binding L; WRI1: Wrinkled 1; PK: Ketoacyl acyl carrier protein synthase 1; PEP: phosphoenolpyruvate; BCCP2: Biotin carboxyl carrier protein; KAS1: ketoacyl acyl carrier protein synthase 1; ACX: Acyl-coenzyme A peroxidase; MS: Malate synthase; PEPCK: Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase; Gy: Glycinin; CysP: Cysteine Proteinase; SoyAP: Aspartic Proteinase; EF1b: Elongation factor 1b. Graphical abstract