Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An Integrative Model of Self-Regulated Learning for University Students: The Contributions of Social Cognitive Theory of Carriers

Self-regulated learning (SRL) has gained increasing interest in educational research. Although SRL models agree on the dynamic interplay between forethought, performance, and self-reflection processes, they differ in the subprocesses implied at each phase. The main objectives of this study were to develop and test an SRL model by integrating main contributions of social cognitive career theory and Zimmerman’s SRL model in a sample of undergraduates in Argentina. Structural equation modeling showed that three models fitted well to the data, explaining between 21% and 34% of the variance. The results of this study provide theoretical and empirical support for the SRL model.
Rapid Detection of Dengue Virus Transovarial Transmition from Nature and Artificial Inoculation

Background: Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is still a major disease problem. Eradication of DHF through vector control has not been able to cut transmission from mosquito to mosquito because there is still empirical evidence of transovarial transmission. The purpose of this study is to rapid detection of dengue transovarial virus transmission from nature and artificial inoculation. Method: Mosquito eggs obtained from ovitraps installation in several cities are hatched and maintained until they become mosquitoes at a week old without blood feeding, then the presence of DENV-1,2,3,4 is detected based on the RT-PCR method. As a positive control, 2-3 days old Aedesaegypti mosquitoes were injected with DENV-1,2,3, and 4, intra-thoracically under a dissecting microscope. The injected mosquito is kept in a cylindrical cage. Furthermore, mosquito control was developed until progeny 1 (F1), after adult dengue virus was detected by PCR realtime Results: The results showed the proportion of transovarial events from nature was 60%. The results of transovarial transmission by artificial inoculation showed differences in viral load variations in serotype Conclusion: Transovarial transmission from nature, found various serotypes with DENV-4 serotype as the dominant serotype. Whereas transovarial transmission through artificial inoculation shows transovarial presence in progeny one (F1) with different viral load values for each serotype. Further research can be analyzed for viral load up to progeny with zero squen quantity, to see its role in maintaining the virus during the interepidemic period.
Frequency of Gall Stones in Patients with Acute Pancreati- tis on Computed Tomography Scan

Objective: To determine the frequency of gall stones in patients with acute pancreatitis on Computed tomography scan. Study Design: Cross-sectional Descriptive study. Study Place and Duration: Radiology Department, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad from 9th December 2009 to 8th December 2010. Materials and Methods: All cases of acute pancreatitis (AP) underwent contrast Helical CT scan in axial plane with a slice thickness of 3mm from xiphoid sternum to iliac crests, using Toshiba Helical CT scanner (Aquilion 2008). The pancreatic findings on CT were classified into five categories on the basis of Balthazar as normal pancreas (A),enlargement of pancreas alone (B), inflammation confined to the pancreatic and peripancreatic fats (C), one peri-pancreatic fluid collection (D), two or more fluid collection (E). Presence or absence of gall stones were also noted. Only first Computed Tomography Scan of the patient examined was considered. Data were analyzed on SPSS 10.0 version. Results: Out of 96 patients, 31(32.3%) were in the age group of 15 to 39 years, 38(39.6%)were in the age group of 40 -59 years and 20(20.8%) were in the age group of 60 years and above. Mean age was 44.68+17.47years. Regarding gender distribution, 58 (60.4%) were females and 38 (39.6%) were males. Out of 96 patients , 44(45.8%) were found to have gall stone with findings of pancreatitis and 52(54.2%) were found to have findings of pancreatitis but no gall stone. Serum amylase was raised in all of the 96 patients and CT Scan findings of AP were present in all of them. Conclusion: It is concluded that although most of the cases of acute pancreatitis in our setup are idiopathic in nature but gallstones continues to be the second most common cause of AP. By investigating pts with Multi Detector Computed Tomography scan abdomen without and with contrast for AP will give information regarding severity of pancreatitis as well as the causative factor i.e. gall stone in CBD. So by performing early endoscopic papillotomy, pt can be relieved and prevented from complications of pancreatitis.
Archaeology and Audience Development digital strategies: a research conducted with the team of Archeologia e Calcolatori

An internship at the CNR-ISMA was the starting point for the Master’s Graduation thesis ‘Audience Development in Archaeology: Strategies Based on Digital Innovation’ (Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi). The three-month internship was linked to several different educational initiatives carried out by the Institute. A series of activities was designed expressly: namely, analysis of the database of the scholarly journal ‘Archeologia e Calcolatori’, with a special focus on the articles related to data dissemination and education in archaeology, as well as Virtual Reality and multimedia projects; field observation of Audience Development initiatives in archaeology through on-site multimedia projects, presented in the cultural itinerary for the Virtual Museum of Archaeological Computing (Virtual Journey at ‘Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini’); and finally focus-group interviews both with high-school students, taking part to the Alternanza Scuola-Lavoro (ASL) program, and with expert scholars.
Selective attention to sound features mediates cross-modal activation of visual cortices

Contemporary schemas of brain organization now include multisensory processes both in low-level cortices as well as at early stages of stimulus processing. Evidence has also accumulated showing that unisensory stimulus processing can result in cross-modal effects. For example, task-irrelevant and lateralized sounds can activate visual cortices; a phenomenon referred to as the auditory-evoked contralateral occipital positivity (ACOP). Some claim this is an example of automatic attentional capture in visual cortices. Other results, however, indicate that context may play a determinant role. Here, we investigated whether selective attention to spatial features of sounds is a determining factor in eliciting the ACOP. We recorded high-density auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) while participants selectively attended and discriminated sounds according to four possible stimulus attributes: location, pitch, speaker identity or syllable. Sound acoustics were held constant, and their location was always equiprobable (50% left, 50% right). The only manipulation was to which sound dimension participants attended. We analysed the AEP data from healthy participants within an electrical neuroimaging framework. The presence of sound-elicited activations of visual cortices depended on the to-be-discriminated, goal-based dimension. The ACOP was elicited only when participants were required to discriminate sound location, but not when they attended to any of the non-spatial features. These results provide a further indication that the ACOP is not automatic. Moreover, our findings showcase the interplay between task-relevance and spatial (un)predictability in determining the presence of the cross-modal activation of visual cortices.
Effects of Erythropoietin on Lung Injury Induced by Cardiopulmonary Bypass After Cardiac Surgery

Background Lung injury after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a serious postoperative complication and can affect the postoperative recovery. The purpose of this study was to explore whether erythropoietin (EPO) has an effect on lung injury caused by CPB. Material/Methods Sixty patients who received the CPB were randomly divided into a saline group and the EPO group. All the patients received saline or EPO preoperatively, respectively. The ventilation function, including dynamic compliance, peak airway pressure, and plateau pressure, were recorded. The level of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-10 in serum and arterial blood gas were analyzed. The mechanical ventilation time in the intensive care unit (ICU), the length of time spent in the ICU, the time from operation to discharge, and the total time of hospitalization were recorded. Adverse events in the ICU were monitored and recorded. Results EPO significantly decreased the level of TNF-α and IL-1β, but increased the level of IL-10 after CPB. EPO significantly improved pulmonary ventilated function and gas exchange function after CPB. EPO significantly shortened the mechanical ventilation time and stay in the ICU. Conclusions Preoperative EPO injection reduced lung injury and promoted lung function in patients who underwent CPB. The protection effect of EPO may be associated with inhibition of inflammatory response.
The Effect of Priming and Customer Reviews on Sustainable Travel Behaviors

This research investigates how priming environmental attitudes influences purchase decisions and donations in response to environmental cues in online traveler reviews. An experiment evaluated the effects of priming, green review valence, and green designator cues using a simulated travel website. Priming was implemented using an environmental awareness scale that was completed before viewing the stimuli. Green review valence consisted of customer reviews for a resort that contained positive or negative environmental content. The designator cue was a “green leaders” badge on the resort description. The results indicate that the influence of environmental attitudes is stronger when green content is negative versus positive, and negative environmental content increases donations to environmental causes. Environmental attitude scores moderate the effect of priming those attitudes on behavioral intentions. However, a green designator does not influence outcomes. The findings can help operators promote environmental behaviors and attract travelers through sustainable practices.
Intercultural Competence in Education to Foster European Identity

The paper summarizes the results of a qualitative study that aimed to identify the positive outcomes and opportunities, as well as the risks related with the identity building in migration and living in a multicultural context. Research consisted of a 7-year longitudinal case study, during which the life-stories, conflicts, crises, and problem-solving strategies of 23 young people of Italian origin with migration experiences – some of which were still living in Southern Germany and some of which had returned to Southern italy – were observed. The sample was composed of both adolescents with intellectual disabilities or other psychological and social disorders and adolescents who seemed to have benefited from living and growing up in different cultures. From the biographies it was possible to identify the main risk and protective factors related to migration and life in a multicultural context, and the adequate coping ability associated with their development. Based on the main findings of the study it was also possible to hypothesize that migration can inhibit or facilitate the fulfillment of fundamental human needs. So, the qualitative data was analyzed in order to identify the needs which seemed to be related with the harmonious development of the personality and a tentative theory of fundamental needs of human development was proposed. Finally, the results suggest that intercultural education can play an important role in determining whether subjects experience enrichment and growth or increasing difficulties or mental illnesses and social disorders. Therefore the paper takes the position that education can be an effective measure for fostering stable, flexible and multiple European identities. Given the research results, intercultural education, as developed and applied in a European context, can be considered as the most appropriate approach.
Analysis of Junior High School scientific literacy skills: domain competence on vibrations, waves and sound materials

This study aims to determine junior high school students’ scientific literacy skills on vibration, wave, and sound materials. This study used a quantitative descriptive study to analyze the results of the ninth grade students’ scientific literacy skills in one of junior high school in East Luwu Regency, Indonesia. The sample of the study were 90 students by using purposive sampling techniques. The instrument used scientific literacy skills test that was adapted from scientific literacy aspects and indicators according to the OECD. The number of questions consist of 8 items in the form of multiple-choice, free descriptions, brief and true false descriptions that have been developed by researchers and validated by experts. The Analysis of data used quantitative percentages. Based on the results of the analysis, it showed that the average achievement of scientific literacy skills of students in the domain competence was still in medium category. As for the acquisition of each aspects explained that scientific phenomena was 42.8% (medium category), identifying scientific issues was 37.5% (low category), and interpreting scientific data and evidence was 47.7% (medium category). The results of this acquisition indicated that the scientific literacy skills of domain competence of the students must be a serious concern.
The Factors Affecting Teachers’ Readiness In Developing Science Concept Assessment Through Inquiry-Based Learning Process In Elementary Schools

Teachers need to develop their professionalism in teaching to achieve 21st century learning competencies. The role of the teacher is not only to provide information but also to assess the learning process and outcomes comprehensively and in an integrated manner. This study aimed to describe the factors that support the readiness of teachers to carry out assessments in inquiry-based science in elementary schools. Respondents in this study were 87 elementary school teachers who were 87 students spread across four regions of the UT Regional Office namely Pangkalpinang, Jakarta, Denpasar, and Kupang. These four regions of the UT Regional Office were chosen as a representation of the regions of West, Central and East Indonesia. From this sample, teachers were examined to see their readiness to compose a lesson plan and carry out an inquiry assessment. Next, teachers filled in the response sheet to find out their readiness to carry out an inquiry assessment in science learning in elementary schools. Teaching inquiry-based science required teachers to spend more time preparing lesson plans to prepare tools and learning materials. Factors which supported the readiness of teachers to measure the inquiry-based science learning process in elementary schools, including their sufficient capacity to develop lesson plans which were oriented to the inquiry process, peer support and teachers’ working group. Some efforts were done to overcome obstacles namely developing the ability to assess the mastery of science concepts through inquiry-based learning processes in elementary schools, utilizing teachers’ working group (TWG) and the support of school principals/assessors to make relevant assessment tools.
Exploring the Prevalence of Maltreatment amongst Canadian National Team Athletes

ii Acknowledgements . iii List of Figures and Tables . x List of Appendices . xii Critical Reflection . xiii Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 Chapter 2: Review of Literature . 3 Defining Child Abuse and Neglect . 6 Power . 9 Maltreatment in Sport . 10 Sexual harm . 11 Psychological harm . 14 Physical harm . 16 Neglect . 17 Bullying . 18 Prevalence of Maltreatment . 19 Purpose and Rationale . 20 Chapter 3: Methods . 23 Participants . 23
The scarcity and distribution of rainfall drove the performance (i.e., mitigation of N oxide emissions, crop yield and quality) of calcium ammonium nitrate management in a wheat crop under rainfed semiarid conditions

ABSTRACT Selection and management of synthetic nitrogen (N) fertilizers, including nitrification inhibitors, are considered an effective strategy to mitigate N oxide emissions, but depends strongly on soil characteristics and climatic conditions. We evaluated the effect of the use of a nitrification inhibitor (2-(3,4-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-1-yl) succinic acid isomeric mixture (DMPSA)) or splitting calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) on the N oxides and CH4 emissions, yield, N use efficiency (NUE) and bread-making quality in a winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) crop. During a typical rainfall cropping season, neither splitting CAN nor using DMPSA reduced significantly the area-scaled or yield-scaled emissions in comparison to a single application of CAN without inhibitors. This could be explained by the low emissions in CAN amended plots. Conversely, in the subsequent extremely dry cropping season, higher N oxide peaks occurred after soil rewetting and the effectiveness of DMPSA was significant in these conditions (e.g. 83% mitigation for NO). No improvement in the NUE, yield or bread-making quality was achieved with a split application or DMPSA added to the fertilizer. Under the conditions of the study, splitting CAN should not be recommended from a yield-scaled emissions viewpoint, while the use of DMPSA may be encouraged due to large variability in the amount and distribution of rainfall.
Investigating automated sensor measures as possible indicator traits of feed intake and health traits in dairy cattle.

Feed intake and efficiency are extremely important traits in the dairy industry, due to their impact on sustainability and profitability. Unfortunately, measuring these traits in commercial settings is difficult. Identification of indicator traits of feed intake or efficiency would be of great value. As sensor use on dairy farms has become more common, these technologies could be applied as proxies for feed intake, if first evaluated on research farms that possess feed intake measuring equipment. Thus, the objectives of this study were to assess the usability of automated sensor technologies as indicator traits of feed intake for dairy cattle. Dry matter intake was adjusted for the energy sinks of milk and component yields and body weight, as well as contemporary group effects. Measures collected via sensor technologies were impacted by ambient temperature and health events (P < 0.10). The effect of THI and health varies by sensor type. Further, different health events impact the associations of sensor measures and feed intake for different durations of time. Fitting health at the time of event versus from the onset of illness until the end of the trial indicated that lameness has a longer lasting impact on feed intake and sensor measures (P < 0.05), compared to mastitis. Lame animals consumed more feed than healthy cohorts (0.58 – 1.66 kg/day; P < 0.10), whereas animals with mastitis consumed less (0.44 – 1.49 kg/day; P < 0.05). Absolute values of estimated effect sizes of sensor measures on ADMI ranged from 0.00003 to 4.90 kg/day (P < 0.05). The smallest estimate was for activity via ear tag one, without accounting for other factors. However, this measure was the most variable, making it potentially useful as a feed intake proxy. The largest estimated effect was for rumen temperature, when accounting for THI. This effect size is quite large; however, rumen temperature exhibits little variation and therefore has a similar impact compared to those with more moderate estimated effects. Significant interactions were observed between sensor
Effect of Local Fatigue in Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscles on Knee Joint Proprioception in Healthy Women

* Corresponding Author: Mehdi Khaleghi Tazeji, PhD. Address: Department of Biomechanics and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran. Tel: +98 (935) 5348850 E-Mail: mehdikhaleghi60@yahoo.com 1. Department of Physical Education & Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature, Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Research Branch of the Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. 2. Department of Biomechanics and Sport Injuries, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran. Mahya Kamrani1 , *Mehdi Khaleghi Tazeji2
Corporate Policies with Permanent and Transitory Shocks: An Empirical Investigation

Theory has recently shown that corporate policies should respond differently to permanent or transitory cash flow shocks. We devise a novel filter to decompose cash flow shocks into permanent and transitory components. The policy choices of large publicly traded U.S. firms, such as cash holdings, credit line usage, and equity issuance, are related to the characteristics of the shocks estimated by our filter, i.e., volatilities, correlation and drift rates of the permanent and transitory shocks, as predicted by theory. Moreover, the interaction between the permanent and transitory cash flow shocks is strongly related to a firm’s leadership status within its industry.
Using Developmental Science to Distinguish Adolescents and Adults Under the Law

A developmental scientific perspective on drawing legal age boundaries begins with the premise that the age at which the rights and responsibilities of adulthood are conferred to minors must align with the psychological capacities and skills necessary to exercise good judgment in specific contexts. This article examines three aspects of development relevant to this analysis: cognitive capabilities, especially those that support reasoned and deliberative decision making; psychosocial capacities, especially those that facilitate self-regulation under conditions of social or emotional arousal; and neurobiological maturation in brain regions and systems that undergird these cognitive and psychosocial skills. We conclude that the maturation of the capacity to reason and deliberate systematically precedes, by as much as five years, the maturation of the ability to exercise self-regulation, especially in socially and emotionally arousing contexts. Legal age boundaries should distinguish between two very different decision-making contexts: those that allow for unhurried, logical reflection and those that do not.
Effect of clofarabine on lymphocyte populations in patients treated for solid tumors

21134 Background: Clofarabine (CLOLAR®) is a next-generation nucleoside analog designed as a hybrid molecule to improve the efficacy and minimize the extramedullary toxicity of other nucleoside analogs. Such analogs are known to have a variety of effects on both humoral and T-cell immune function. Fludarabine, the drug most closely related to clofarabine, causes major alterations in the CD4:CD8 lymphocyte ratios, associated with marked increases in the rate of opportunistic infections. In contrast, gemcitabine has a selective detrimental effect on the B-lymphocyte subset. Therefore, while conducting a phase I dose-finding trial of clofarabine in patients with solid tumors, we investigated its effects on lymphocyte sub-populations. Methods: A phase I dose-finding study is ongoing in patients with solid tumors who receive clofarabine once a week for 3 weeks every 28 days. Blood samples were collected from patients in the highest dose levels before, during, and after clofarabine administration for lymphocyte.