Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Challenges Faced by Graduates of Teacher Professional Education Program

Abstract: This article gives a report on a study on the challenges faced by graduates of Teacher Professional Education Program in terms of lesson planning, execution stage, and evaluation. Narrative research is used for this study to understand present real-life experiences. The study revealed that the graduates of PPG experienced some challenges in those three phase of teaching and learning process; however, along with those challenges, they were able to give responses which they thought to be the most effective responses.Abstrak: Penelitian ini melaporkan hasil penelitian tentang tantangan yang dihadapi oleh lulusan Program Pendidikan Profesi Guru dalam merencanakan pembelajaran, mengimplementasikan rencana pembelajaran, dan evaluasi pembelajaran. Penelitian naratif digunakan untuk memahami pengalaman nyata dalam kehidupan. Penelitian ini mengungkapkan bahwa lulusan program PPG mengalami beberapa tantangan dalam ketiga tahapan pembelajaran tersebut, namun bersama dengan itu, mereka mampu memberikan respons yang menurut mereka paling efektif untuk dilakukan
CIA_A_329665 1659..1667

*These authors contributed equally to this work Purpose: To explore the impact of frailty on adverse outcomes in elderly hemodialysis (HD) patients. Patients and Methods: An observational and prospective cohort study was conducted in elderly patients (≥60) with HD, with an average 12-month follow-up. Fried frailty phenotype (FFP) was used to define frailty. Negative binomial regression was used to estimate the impact of frailty on the incidence of emergency visits, hospitalizations, acute cardiovascular events, and falls within a year. Cox regression analysis was used to assess the influence of frailty on all-cause mortality in elderly HD patients. Results: Our study enrolled 150 elderly HD patients, and the prevalence of frailty was 34.7%. After adjustment, frailty was independently associated with increased all-cause mortality [hazard ratio (HR)=4.10, 95% CI: 1.09–15.43, p=0.037] and emergency visits [incidence rate ratio (IRR)=2.78 95% CI: 1.70–4.60, p<0.001]. Gait speed was an independent risk factor for all-cause deaths (HR=5.56 95% CI: 1.41–22.00, p=0.014), emergency visits (IRR=2.52 95% CI: 1.48–4.33, p<0.001), and hospitalizations (IRR=2.24, 95% CI: 1.19–4.21, p=0.010) in elderly HD patients. Conclusion: Frailty was an independent indicator of all-cause mortality and emergency visits in elderly patients with HD.
Conspiracies, Ideological Entrepreneurs, and Digital Popular Culture

This contribution starts from the contemporary surge in conspiracism to develop a theoretical framework to understand how conspiracy theories make it from the margins to the mainstream. To this end, it combines a view of conspiracy theories as ideology and its propagandists as ideological entrepreneurs with insights into how the affordances of digital media and popular culture are instrumental in propagating the conspiracy theories. It further complements sociological and psychological explanations with a fandom perspective to grasp the diversity of conspiracy audiences. Together, it is argued, these factors allow ideological entrepreneurs to push conspiracy theories from the margins to the mainstream. Alex Jones and QAnon are discussed as cases in point.
Effective Removal of Malachite Green from Aqueous Solutions Using Magnetic Nanocomposite: Synthesis, Characterization, and Equilibrium Study

In this work, magnetized activated Juniperus procera leaves (Fe3O4@AJPL) were successfully prepared via chemical activation of JPL and in situ coprecipitation with Fe3O4. A Fe3O4@AJPL nanocomposite was successfully applied for the elimination of malachite green (MG) dye from aqueous media. The prepared Fe3O4@AJPL adsorbent was characterized by SEM, EDX, TEM, XRD, FTIR, TGA, and BET surface area analyses. The BET surface area and pore size of the Fe3O4@AJPL nanocomposite were found to be 38.44 m2/g and 10.6 nm, respectively. The XRD and FTIR results indicated the formation of a Fe3O4@AJPL nanocomposite. Different parameters, such as pH of the solution (3–8), adsorbent dosage (10–100 mg), temperature (25–45°C), contact time (5-240 min), and initial MG concentrations (20–350 mg/L), for the elimination of the MG dye using Fe3O4@AJPL were optimized and found to be 7, 50 mg, 45°C, 120 min, and 150 mg/L, respectively. The nonlinear isotherm and kinetic studies exhibited a better fitting to second-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models, with a maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of 318.3 mg/g at 45°C, which was highly superior to the previously reported magnetic nanocomposite adsorbents. EDX analyses confirmed the presence of nitrogen on the Fe3O4@AJPL surface after MG adsorption. The calculated thermodynamic factors indicated endothermic and spontaneous processes. The desorption of MG dye from Fe3O4@AJPL was performed using a solution of 90% ethanol. Finally, it could be concluded that the designed Fe3O4@AJPL magnetic nanocomposite will be a cost-effective and promising adsorbent for the elimination of MG from aqueous media.
In situ ozone production is highly sensitive to volatile organic compounds in Delhi, India

Abstract. The Indian megacity of Delhi suffers from some of the poorest air quality in the world. While ambient NO2 and particulate matter (PM) concentrations have received considerable attention in the city, high ground-level ozone (O3) concentrations are an often overlooked component of pollution. O3 can lead to significant ecosystem damage and agricultural crop losses, and adversely affect human health. During October 2018, concentrations of speciated non-methane hydrocarbon volatile organic compounds (C2–C13), oxygenated volatile organic compounds (o-VOCs), NO, NO2, HONO, CO, SO2, O3, and photolysis rates, were continuously measured at an urban site in Old Delhi. These observations were used to constrain a detailed chemical box model utilising the Master Chemical Mechanism v3.3. 1. VOCs and NOx (NO + NO2) were varied in the model to test their impact on local O3 production rates, P(O3), which revealed a VOC-limited chemical regime. When only NOx concentrations were reduced, a significant increase in P(O3) was observed; thus, VOC co-reduction approaches must also be considered in pollution abatement strategies. Of the VOCs examined in this work, mean morning P(O3) rates were most sensitive to monoaromatic compounds, followed by monoterpenes and alkenes, where halving their concentrations in the model led to a 15.6 %, 13.1 %, and 12.9 % reduction in P(O3), respectively. P(O3) was not sensitive to direct changes in aerosol surface area but was very sensitive to changes in photolysis rates, which may be influenced by future changes in PM concentrations. VOC and NOx concentrations were divided into emission source sectors, as described by the Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR) v5.0 Global Air Pollutant Emissions and EDGAR v4.3. 2_VOC_spec inventories, allowing for the impact of individual emission sources on P(O3) to be investigated. Reducing road transport emissions only, a common strategy in air pollution abatement strategies worldwide, was found to increase P(O3), even when the source was removed in its entirety. Effective reduction in P(O3) was achieved by reducing road transport along with emissions from combustion for manufacturing and process emissions. Modelled P(O3) reduced by ∼ 20 ppb h−1 when these combined sources were halved. This study highlights the importance of reducing VOCs in parallel with NOx and PM in future pollution abatement strategies in Delhi.
Peculiarities of the national fishing: Slovak Rhythmic Law and related species

The author discusses the conception of Rhythmic Law in Slovak as a national, linguistic phenomenon and presents his view that Rhytmic law is a (too) narrow term of rhythmicity as a general West Slavic phenomenon. Rhythmic Law is a natural process that generally occurs if a language has fixed stress and a distinctive length. The obsessive preoccupation of the exclusivity of Slovak language as an only West Slavic language with the Rhythmic Law prevents scholars from seeing that the same or very similar phenomena also exist in the Czech language, although they are restricted to only some paradigmatic forms and specific derivative categories, these phenomena are examined and compared with those of Slovak.
Moderate Exercise Improves Cognitive Function in Healthy Elderly People: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Physical activity in the elderly is recommended by international guidelines to protect against cognitive decline and functional impairment. Objective: This Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was set up to verify whether medium-intensity physical activity in elderly people living in the community is effective in improving cognitive performance. Design: RCT with parallel and balanced large groups. Setting: Academic university hospital and Olympic gyms. Subjects: People aged 65 years old and older of both genders living at home holding a medical certificate for suitability in non-competitive physical activity. Methods: Participants were randomized to a 12-week, 3 sessions per week moderate physical activity program or to a control condition focused on cultural and recreational activities in groups of the same size and timing as the active intervention group. The active phase integrated a mixture of aerobic and anaerobic exercises, including drills of “life movements”, strength and balance. The primary outcome was: any change in Addenbrooke's Cognitive Examination Revised (ACE-R) and its subscales. Results: At the end of the trial, 52 people completed the active intervention, and 53 people completed the control condition. People in the active intervention improved on the ACE-R (ANOVA: F(1;102)=4.32, p=0.040), and also showed better performances on the memory (F(1;102)=5.40 p=0.022) and visual-space skills subscales of the ACE-R (F(1;102)=4.09 p=0.046). Conclusion: A moderate-intensity exercise administered for a relatively short period of 12 weeks is capable of improving cognitive performance in a sample of elderly people who live independently in their homes. Clinical Trials Registration No: NCT03858114
Family farm succession: evidence from absorptive capacity, social capital, and socioeconomic aspects

Abstract Farm succession is a process socially built from the preparation of the successor and the farm to meet a family business’ expectations. This study aimed to identify how social capital, absorptive capacity, and socioeconomic characteristics influence farm succession. The survey was conducted sampling 82 soybean and corn Brazilian farmers. The questionnaire measured socioeconomic characteristics, Absorptive Capacity (AC), and Social Capital (SC). To test the influence of AC, SC, and socioeconomic characteristics on farm succession, Spearman correlation coefficient (rs) was performed. Results showed that the absorptive capacity can influence farm succession through acquisition, assimilation, use, and transformation of external knowledge into decision making, supporting the definition of successors. Results also suggested that social capital plays an important role to form relationship networks, stimulating discussions, and supporting the designation of successors. The socioeconomic characteristics ‘percentage of family income from the farm, participation in courses and lectures, and being a cooperatives member’ also presented a significant positive correlation with farm succession. Issues related to the capacity to absorb external knowledge, social and symbolic capital and generational transference can be fundamental in the continuity of the family farming business.
Effects of yttria content and sintering temperature on the microstructure and tendency to brittle fracture of yttria-stabilized zirconia

Purpose: The purpose of this work is to evaluate the propensity to brittle fracture of YSZ ceramics stabilized by the various amount of yttria, based on a study of changes in the microstructure, phase composition, and fracture micromechanisms. Design/methodology/approach: The series of 3YSZ, 4YSZ, and 5YSZ ceramic specimens were sintered in an argon atmosphere. Three sintering temperatures were used for each series: 1450°C, 1500°C, and 1550°C. Microhardness measurements were performed on a NOVOTEST TC-MKB1 microhardness tester. The configuration of the imprints and cracks formed was studied on an optical microscope Neophot-21. The fracture toughness of the material was estimated using both the Vickers indentation method and a single-edge notch beam (SENB) test performed under three-point bending at 20°C in air. The microstructure and morphology of the fracture surface of the specimens were studied using a scanning electron microscope Carl Zeiss EVO-40XVP. The chemical composition was determined using an INCA ENERGY 350 spectrometer. Findings: Peculiarities of changes in the microstructure, the morphology of specimens fracture surface, and mechanical characteristics of YSZ ceramic materials of different chemical and phase compositions sintered in a temperature range of 1450°C to 1550°C are found. Research limitations/implications: To study the actual behaviour of YSZ ceramic materials under operating conditions, it is necessary to evaluate their Young’s moduli, strength, microhardness, and fracture toughness in an operating environment of the corresponding parameters (temperature, pressure, etc.). Practical implications: Based on the developed approach to estimating the propensity to brittle fracture of the formed YSZ ceramic microstructure, it is possible to obtain YSZ ceramic material that will provide the necessary physical and mechanical properties of a wide variety of precision ceramic products. Originality/value: An approach to estimating the propensity to brittle fracture of YSZ ceramics stabilized by the various amount of yttria is proposed based on two methods of evaluating crack growth resistance of materials, namely, the Vickers indentation method and SENB method.
Accuracy of chest computed tomography and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction in diagnosis of 2019 novel coronavirus disease; a systematic review and meta-analysis

Introduction: This study aims to measure the diagnostic accuracy of chest computed tomography (CT) and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction assay (RT-PCR) in COVID-19 in a systematic review and meta-analysis. Methods: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Google Scholar, WHO, SSRN, and MedRxiv have been searched on March 26, 2020 for all the alternative names of the disease and virus. Risk of bias assessment was based on QUADAS-2. Data from English-language studies after January 12, 2019 were pooled to calculate necessary diagnostic values and underwent diagnostic test accuracy, random-effects, proportions, and subgroup meta-analysis. Results: Pooled from 27 included studies, the sensitivity of chest CT was calculated 96.6%, specificity 22.5%, diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) 8.2, positive likelihood ratio (PLR) 1.2 (95% CI: 1.1-1.4), and negative likelihood ratio (NLR) 0.15 (95% CI: 0.1-0.3). The sensitivity for initial RT-PCR was 79.7%, the specificity 100%, and NLR 0.18. Conclusion: Considering the results, in order to diagnose COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), it is recommended to initially performing chest CT to rule out the uninfected people. In suspicious cases, we suggest RT-PCR to confirm the disease. Performing serial RT-PCR instead of the one-time test is highly recommended, to let the viral loads reach the diagnostic levels, especially in cases of high clinical suspicion.
EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF LOSARTAN AND ATENOLOL ALONE AND IN COMBINATION

INTRODUCTION Hypertension is estimated to cause 4.5% of current global Hypertension is defined as sustained high blood pressure disease burden and is as prevalent in many developing more than 140/90 mmHg. Hypertension is dangerous countries, as in the developed world. Blood pressurebecause it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, induced cardiovascular risk rises continuously or kidney disease. Article received on: 06/03/2010 Accepted for Publication: 08/05/2010 Received after proof reading: 02/08/2010 The goal of hypertension treatment is to lower blood Correspondence Address: pressure and protect important organs, like brain, heart, Dr. Ghulam Rasool Bhurgri Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutic and kidneys from damage. It is one of the most important Muhammad Medical College, Mirpurkhas 1 preventable causes of premature death worldwide . drgr75@hotmail.com ABSTRACT. Objective: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of Losartan and Atenolol in alone and combination in treatment of hypertension. Study Design: Comparative study. Setting: Medical out patients department of Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre Karachi from January 2007 to June 2007. Methods: There were 60 patients previously untreated with mild and moderate essential hypertensions were registered for study. The selected patients were divided into three groups. Group A was given atenolol, Group B was given Losartan, and Group C was given both drugs. The target blood pressure was 120-140/80-90 mmHg. There were 42 males and 18 females with age range 25-65 years. Results: The mean baseline score of groups A, B and C were showed systolic blood pressure 182±19, 174 ± 20 and 168 ± 12 respectively. The diastolic blood pressure was 104.5±11, 102.5±9 and 104.5±10 respectively. The difference in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure was not significant statistically as P = 0.06 and 0.76 respectively. After 4 months of treatment with atenolol, systolic blood pressure decreased to 147±17, and diastolic blood pressure fell to 87±4. Losartan decreased systolic blood pressure 138±13 and diastolic blood pressure 87±4 in 4 months of treatment. The combined therapy decreased systolic blood pressure 115±4.6 and diastolic blood pressure 75±4.7. The effect of treatments on systolic and diastolic blood pressure was significantly different as (p < 0.001) and ( p = 0.036) respectively. Side effects observed in 2 (10%) patients from group C, 8 (40%) in group A and 4 (20%) in group B. Combination therapy proved more effective in controlling hypertension than mono therapy and also fewer side effects. Patients showed better control on combination therapy as compared to mono therapy. Losartan proved a little better in controlling hypertension then atenolol and was more expensive. Conclusion: Patients showed better results with combination therapy for hypertension compared to individual drug.
THE GAP BETWEEN HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND AFFORDABLE HOUSE: A CHALLENGE FOR POLICY MAKERS

Much of the literature defines housing affordability as the relationship between household income and housing expenditure (housing costs). Affordable housing refers to the affordability of the household to own or rent the housing. Housing becomes unaffordable if the housing costs exceed the income of the household. Thus, the objective of this paper is to define the difference between housing affordability and an affordable house and to identify the factors influencing the gap between housing affordability and an affordable house. To achieve the objectives of this paper, 28 variables or factors have been identified. These variables or factors are then analysed by using the descriptive method of analysis. After analysing 28 identified variables or factors, the findings show that a high house price, a high monthly repayment, the type of property ownership and the land area either extremely or moderately influenced the gap between housing affordability and an affordable house.
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1Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, School of Biomedicine, MNUMS, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; 2Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, International University of Health and Welfare, Narita, Japan; 3Department of Pulmonology, The General Hospital for State Special Servants, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; 4Department of Biology, School of Biomedicine, MNUMS, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; 5Department of Pulmonology, The Second General Hospital, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; 6Department of Pulmonology, School of Medicine, MNUMS, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Inter-Cultural Competency in International Locals and their Performance

This paper examines the relationship between intercultural competencies and performance in “international locals”, defined as employees who, albeit not formally appointed to any international position, are regularly exposed to different types of intercultural interactions. From a sample of 258 employees of a multinational company, we selected a sub-group of 94 international locals, and examined the effect of ethnocentrism (ET), cultural intelligence (CQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ) on their performance, utilizing multiple regression analysis. The results show that the higher levels of CQ and/or EQ, the better the performance of international locals. Evidence also indicates that EQ interacts with CQ, triggering or enhancing the effect on performance. Finally, ET does not have any effect on the performance of international locals. The research implies that EQ and CQ are essential for performance in international business situations, and that international locals, who are continually exposed to regular intercultural interactions, need to focus on developing these two competencies. By assessing and helping international locals to develop higher EQ and CQ, organizations can ensure that they have enthusiastic and perseverant employees, who enjoy intercultural interactions, and can contribute to develop competitive advantages and capabilities.
FREQUENCY OF HELMET USE AMONG MOTORCYCLE

babarmumtaz41@hotmail.com. Objective: To find the frequence of helmet use as a safety tool and to investigate how many of the motorcyclists are aware of the beneficial effects of using a helmet. Design: A cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: In Community Medicine Department of Foundation University Medical College, Rawalpindi from March 2007 to September 2007. Material and Methods: A total of 1000 questionnaires were randomly distributed among motorcyclists during visits to Lalkurti, Saddar and Karchi chowk in Rawalpindi. Inclusion criteria included those motor bike rider volunteering to participate in the study.44 responses were invalid and the total valid responses were therefore 956. No incentive was offered for participation in the study and no individual followup was possible. Results: From a total sample size of 956 riders 541 were putting on a helmet and 415 were without the helmet. The frequence of helmet use was therefore 56.6% and that the use non user is 43.4%. A bog majority i.e 80.7% of the respondents left that use of helmet while riding a motorbike should be mandatory while only 19.3% left that it should be the discretion of the riders.57. 6% of the riders left that in case of pillion riding both the riders should put on the helmet while 42.4% did not support the idea. Conclusion: The study implies that we need to enact and enforce policy intervention for mandatory use of helmet, effective traffic law enforcement and imparting awareness among our masses especially the younger generation to reduce Road Traffic Accidents. Print and electronic media should be utilize extensively to disseminate basic traffic knowledge at all levels of the society. HELMET USE AMONG MOTORCYCLE RIDERS 664 Professional Med J Dec 2007; 14(4): 663-668. 2