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Intention in using Green Information Technology: Theory of Reasoned Action Perspective

:- This research to analyze the intention of accountants on apply green information technology (green IT-GIT) by using a conceptual framework based on behavioral intention model. Previous research has been conducted on IT professionals. This research was conducted in universities domiciled in Makassar City of South Sulawesi Indonesia. Data collection were done through the distribution of questionnaires to the accountants who were registered as lecturers. The questionnaire was completed by 106 accountants and analyzed by structural equation modeling (SEM) approach by using partial least square (PLS) Ver 3.0. The results found that the intention in using green IT influenced by the beliefs related green IT usage, attitudes toward green IT usage and subjective norms. Another results that environmental cost knowledge has no effect on attitudes toward green IT usage and the level of awareness also does not affect the intention in using green IT but the level of awareness is found to affect the attitude toward green IT usage. The research shows that accountants can contribute on the comprehensive efforts in reducing global warming through the use of green IT.
Post-Cartel Behavior: assessing the effects of antitrust policy on Brazilian fuel market

Papers assessing the antitrust effect on cartel cases usually take the form of a quantifying approach, measuring the impact on prices with methods like before-and-after dummy regressions, difference-in-difference, or synthetic controls designs. However, these approaches have some downsides( notably, the requirement of establishing an exogenous date or breakthrough event, based on assumptions that may not be accurate). To overcome this weakness, we applied Structural Break Analysis (Bai and Perron Test) and Markov Switching Regressions to four cases in the Brazilian fuel market (Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, São Lúıs and Londrina) to analyze the effectiveness of competition policies. As a comparative test between MSR and Bai Perron procedures, our paper shows that the former was more sensible to transitions between regimes, without missing breaks, and exhibited precise results. From the point of view of the antitrust policy evaluation, our findings indicate a low capacity of the antitrust authorities to extinguish price-fixing practices in targeted markets.
Towards Brain-to-Text Generation: Neural Decoding with Pre-trained Encoder-Decoder Models

Decoding language from non-invasive brain signals is crucial in building widely applicable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). However, most of the existing studies have focused on discriminating which one in two stimuli corresponds to the given brain image, which is far from directly generating text from neural activities. To move towards this, we ﬁrst propose two neural decoding tasks with incremental difﬁculty. The ﬁrst and simpler task is to predict a word given a brain image and a context, which is the ﬁrst step towards text generation. And the second and more difﬁcult one is to directly generate text from a given brain image and a preﬁx. Furthermore, to address the two tasks, we propose a general approach that leverages the powerful pre-trained encoder-decoder model to predict a word or generate a text fragment. Our model achieves 18.20% and 7.95% top-1 accuracy in a vocabulary of more than 2,000 words on average across all participants on the two tasks respectively, signiﬁcantly outperforming their strong baselines. These results demonstrate the feasibility to directly generate text from neural activities in a non-invasive way. Hopefully, our work can promote practical non-invasive neural language decoders a step further.
Microleakage of three contemporary bulk fill resin composites; Thermoviscous preheated, sonic fill and flowable bulk fill in class I cavities: In vitro study

Objective: The aim was to compare the microleakage of three different types of bulk fill composites in class I cavities. Materials and methods: Fifteen freshly extracted molars were selected for this study. Standardized occlusal cavities measuring 5X4X4 mm were prepared. The cavities were distributed among the three tested groups according to the type of resin composite; whereas; Group A: Viscalor thermoviscous preheated bulk fill, group B: Sonic fill bulk fill composite and group C: SUREFIL SDRTM flowable bulk fill. The restored molars were subjected to artificial aging, then teeth were immersed in 2% methylene blue dye solution for 24 hours at 37°C. Each tooth was then sectioned into 2 halves and the specimens were examined under a stereomicroscope. All the specimens’ images were subjected to image analysis to determine the depth of dye penetration in Mm. Statistical analysis was performed with IBM® SPSS® Statistics Version 20 for Windows. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between group B and each of group A and group C where (p=0.018) and (p<0.001) respectively. No statistically difference was found between group A and group C where (p=0.332). The highest mean value of dye penetration was found in group B, while the least mean value was found in group C. Conclusions: None of the tested composites could completely eliminate microleakage along the tooth restoration interface in class I cavities. Flowable bulk fill composites and preheated composites showed less microleakage in comparison to the sonic fill composite.
Constrains and determinants for improvement of rural livelihood in the coastal community of Bangladesh

Agriculture farmers face abundant risk for crop cultivation at rural area of Bangladesh. About 85% of population in coastal region of Bangladesh, Dumki upazila, related to agriculture for livelihood directly or indirectly. To mitigate the problem facing by the farmers, there are available a lots of climate smart technologies. However, different demographic, socio-economic, production, management and post-harvest determinants influences the adoption of these modern technologies. This study focuses on the identification of farmer’s socio-economic condition, their knowledge, attitude, and perception on improvement of existing livelihood based on selected personal and demographic variables. Both primary and secondary data has been collected from different sources to fulfill the objectives. The results of this study indicated that the farmer’s age, education level and farming experiences significantly influence the adoption of modern technologies. Farmer’s knowledge, perception and attitude differ on different demographic condition like, age, sex, education, farm size, farming year. Results also showed that lacking of quality seeds, lacking/high price of labor and other inputs for crop production hastens the adoption of modern technologies. This study provides some recommendation which might impacts on betterment of farmers’ occupational condition by establishing proper policy and legislation both in local and national level. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (4), 348-358
An Evaluation of the Extreme Rainfall Event of 2010 over the Kabul River Basin using the WRF Model

Extreme precipitation events are among the most severe weather hazards. Knowledge about the spatial patterns underlying such events in the Upper Indus Basin is limited because estimating precipitation is very challenging due to the data scarcity and the complex orography. Numerical weather prediction models can be applied at a fine resolution to overcome this issue. The Advanced Research Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model version 3.8. 1 was applied over the Kabul River Basin to simulate the temperature and precipitation of monsoon season 2010, i.e., 1st May to 16th September 2010. We considered the May month as a spin-up period. The initial and boundary conditions were derived from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Climate Forecast System Reanalysis data. The model was set up by using two-nested domains with increasing horizontal resolution moving inward from 15km on domain d01 to 5km on domain d02. The simulations were compared with TRMM 3B42, and station data collected from the Pakistan Meteorological Department and Water and the Power Development Authority using bias, percentage bias, root mean square error, and Pearson correlation. The results revealed that the simulated precipitation was improved from d01 to d02. However, the model showed mixed results with overestimation of precipitation at some stations and underestimations at others. Simulated precipitation generally agreed better with TRMM than with station data. Overall, the results indicate that the WRF model can be used to simulate heavy precipitation in complex terrain.
Anxiety and food behavior in nutrition students

Introdução: O último século apontou para um aumento significativo da ansiedade para a população humana como resposta às mudanças do cenário sócio-cultural e econômico. Os anos universitários são caracterizados por experiências positivas e também por fatores estressantes, que podem resultar em aumento da ansiedade e mudanças nos hábitos alimentares. Objetivos: Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar a correlação entre ansiedade e comportamento alimentar de estudantes universitários, examinando como a ansiedade impacta os hábitos alimentares de estudantes de nutrição. Métodos e materiais: Foram avaliados dados de 158 alunos do primeiro ao último ano do curso de nutrição, sendo 141 mulheres e 17 homens, com média de idade de 22,6 anos. Este estudo utilizou instrumentos validados para mensurar esses construtos: inquérito sobre ansiedade (IDATE); outro sobre comportamento alimentar (TFEQ-21) e dados socioeconômicos básicos dos alunos participantes da pesquisa. Resultados: Observou-se correlação positiva e significativa entre o nível de ansiedade por meio do STAI-T e o comportamento alimentar emocional (p = 0,000). Também foi observada uma correlação positiva entre o escore do comportamento alimentar não controlado (p = 0,001). Para restrição cognitiva, não houve correlação (p = 0,672). Conclusão: Existe uma correlação positiva entre ansiedade e hábitos alimentares relacionados à alimentação emocional. Novos estudos podem fornecer informações relevantes se expandidos para populações maiores para obter uma avaliação de como os dados se comportam, inclusive com profissionais de saúde em geral.
Preharvest Escherichia coli o157:h7 vaccination of beef cattle: industry-wide acceptance through a beef production lifecycle approach

Escherichia coli O157:H7 is responsible for over 70,000 cases of human illness every year in the United States. Most cases occur in children under the age of five, the elderly, or other immune-compromised people. A small percentage of these cases will develop a life threatening complication, hemolytic uremic syndrome. Cattle are the reservoir host for E. coli O157:H7 and serve as the main source of contamination of meat products and other food sources. The beef cattle industry is diverse with producers caring for as few as one to as many as thousands of cattle. The first objective of this research was to examine three major production systems (conventional, organic, and natural) in the U.S. and the published performance effects of the various technologies used in each system. The second objective was to determine if a newly licensed E. coli O157:H7 SRP ® (SRP) vaccine administered to cows pre-partum could achieve successful passive transfer in their offspring. The third objective was to determine if colostrum obtained from SRP vaccinated heifers could protect against an oral challenge with an E. coli K99 + strain. The fourth objective was to examine the shedding characteristics, health, and performance effects of calves born to SRP-vaccinated cows that also receive SRP vaccination themselves. The technologies used in conventional beef cattle production resulted in significant improvements in health and performance of beef cattle. Vaccinating cows pre-partum with SRP resulted in passive transfer in calves consuming their colostrum. Calves that achieved successful passive transfer shed less E. coli K99 + and had improved fecal consistency compared to placebo. When calves were vaccinated with SRP at branding, weaning, and arrival to the feedyard there was no difference in fecal E. coli O157:H7 shedding on arrival to the feedyard or at harvest. Vaccinating calves with SRP had no effects on performance or health outcomes. Vaccinating cattle with SRP may provide protection against other pathogenic E. coli strains and warrants further investigation. The timing of vaccination appears to be an important consideration in order to ensure maximum vaccine efficacy. PREHARVEST ESCHERICHIA COLI O157:H7 VACCINATION OF BEEF CATTLE: INDUSTRY-WIDE ACCEPTANCE THROUGH A BEEF PRODUCTION LIFECYCLE
Evaluation of Coarse Sun Sensor in a Miniaturized Distributed Relative Navigation System: An Experimental and Analytical Investigation

Evaluation of Coarse Sun Sensor in a Miniaturized Distributed Relative Navigation System: An Experimental and Analytical Investigation. (May 2011) Lasse Maeland, B.S., University of Arizona Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. Helen Reed Observing the relative state of two space vehicles has been an active field of research since the earliest attempts at space rendezvous and docking during the 1960’s. Several techniques have successfully been employed by several space agencies and the importance of these systems has been repeatedly demonstrated during the onorbit assembly and continuous re-supply of the International Space Station. More recent efforts are focused on technologies that can enable fully automated navigation and control of space vehicles. Technologies which have previously been investigated or are actively researched include Video Guidance Systems (VGS), Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), RADAR, Differential GPS (DGPS) and Visual Navigation Systems. The proposed system leverages the theoretical foundation which has been advanced in the development of VisNav, invented at Texas A&M University, and the miniaturized commercially available Northstar R © sensor from Evolution Robotics. The dissertation first surveys contemporary technology, followed by an analytical investigation of the coarse sun sensor and errors associated with utilizing it in the near field. Next, the commercial Northstar sensor is investigated, utilizing fundamentals to generate a theoretical model of its behavior, followed by the development of an experiment for the purpose of investigating and characterizing the sensor’s performance. Experimental results are then presented and compared with a numerical simulation of
Alien plant species of Haenertsburg Village, Limpopo Province, South Africa

It is generally accepted that urbanisation is changing the composition of species, mostly in urban and surrounding areas, through intentional introduction. The South African National Status Report of 2017 on biological invasions has shown that there is a dearth of knowledge about the invasion status of many invasive alien species in many parts of the country, such as the critically threatened vegetation, Woodbush Granite Grassland (WGG) in Limpopo Province. Consequently, the present study investigated the status of alien plants species in WGG. A roadside survey was carried out in Haenertsburg Village and its vicinity. Roads were used as survey units, and the dumpsite was used as a high risk area. A total of 136 species were identified, belonging to 46 botanical families. This study report the occurrence of 72 species which are regulated by the South Africa’s National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA, Act 10 of 2004). The present study found results signifi cantly different from existing databases (χ 2 = 16.33473, p = .0001). Included in our list are alien species that need urgent eradication: Coreopsis lanceolata L. , Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link, Iris pseudacorus L. , Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr, - and Rubus species as NEMBA category 1a species. Illegal dumping of agricultural waste was found to be one of the contributing factors to IAS in the area. Our study shows that Woodbush Granite Grassland is facing a new threat from invasive species.
First record of Leucanthemum vulgare (Lam. 1778) (Asterales: Asteraceae), ox-eye daisy in Limpopo province of South Africa

Leucanthemum vulgare , Lam. (Asteraceae) (ox-eye daisy) is a perennial herb and an aggressive invader native to Eurasia. Today, the species is found in all continents except for Antarctica, and is an invasive in many countries. In this study, we present records of invading populations of Leucanthemum vulgare in the Limpopo province, South Africa, covering over 21.717 m 2 of critically endangered grassland. Management guidelines for Leucanthemum vulgare are provided.
Estimation of Living Stature from Foot Dimensions in Uturu Indigenes of Abia State, Nigeria

Stature estimation is an important process in human identification. The aim of the study was to derive regression formulae for estimation of stature from foot dimensions in Uturu indigenes of Abia State. The sample consists of 150 subjects comprising of 69 males and 81 females between 18 to 50 years of age. The parameters measured were age, stature, foot length and foot width. The mean age, stature, foot length and foot width were 29.78 ±1.08 years, 1738.26 ±9.34 mm, 261.53 ±2.01 mm, 84.53 ±0.94 mm for males and 27.04 ±0.89 years, 1648.64 ±7.61mm, 242.36 ±1.80 mm, 76.14 ±0.72 mm for females respectively. The highest correlation was found between the stature and foot length in males (r = 0.68). Regression formulae were St = 2.2926(FL) + 1093.0 mm and St = 2.3637(FW) + 1467.1 mm for females and St= 3.1687(FL) + 909.54 mm and 4.6857(FW) + 1342.20 mm for males. The foot length is a more reliable for estimating stature in Uturu indigenes of Abia.
Physical activity and movement integrated into the second language teaching from an early age: a systematic review (Actividad física y movimiento integrados en la enseñanza de una segunda lengua desde una edad temprana: una revisión sistemática)

Background: the main objective of this paper is to analyse the effectiveness of physical activity and movement based intervention programmes for teaching and learning a second language (L2) in early childhood, also providing an overview of the current state of the art. Methods: the study presents a systematic review, paying special attention to the scientific literature that combines and integrates in the classroom, physical activity and the contents of the Physical Education curriculum, for the teaching of the L2. The Web of Science (WOS), Scopus and ProQuest have been used as databases, obtaining a total of 14 scientific articles closely related to the subject of the work, published between 2001 and 2020. Results and Conclusions: The results produced following consultation of different search engines reveal that, on the one hand, there is scarce research on this topic and, on the other hand, there is a positive influence of physical and / or expressive activities on the acquisition of a second language. This is especially the case for vocabulary acquisition and is found when comparing with conventional teaching methods. Resumen: Antecedentes: el objetivo principal de este trabajo es analizar la eficacia de los programas de intervención basados en la actividad física y el movimiento para la enseñanza y el aprendizaje de una segunda lengua (L2) en la primera infancia, proporcionando también una visión general del estado actual de la cuestión. Métodos: el estudio presenta una revisión sistemática, prestando especial atención a la literatura científica que combina e integra en el aula, la actividad física y los contenidos del currículo de Educación Física, para la enseñanza de la L2. Se han utilizado como bases de datos la Web of Science (WOS), Scopus y ProQuest, obteniendo un total de 14 artículos científicos estrechamente relacionados con el tema del trabajo, publicados entre 2001 y 2020. Resultados y Conclusiones: Los resultados arrojados tras la consulta de diferentes buscadores revelan que, por un lado, hay escasa investigación sobre este tema y, por otro, existe una influencia positiva de las actividades físicas y/o expresivas en la adquisición de una segunda lengua. Este es el caso, especialmente, de la adquisición de vocabulario y se constata cuando se compara con los métodos de enseñanza convencionales.
The Asian hemipteran Brachyplatys subaeneus (Westwood, 1837) (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Plataspidae) in a protected area in Panama

We report the occurrence of Brachyplatys subaeneus (Westwood, 1837) on a new host plant species: the leguminose Macroptilium longepedunculatum . We discovered the bugs in the mouth of the river San Juan in Coiba National Park in Panama. We present the morphological and barcode species level identification. This insect pest normally attacks plants of economic importance within cultivated habitats and our report possibly highlights for the first time the ability of B. subaeneus to invade natural habitats.
In-situ Lu – Hf geochronology of calcite 1

The ability to constrain the age of calcite formation is of great utility to the Earth Science community, due to the 7 ubiquity of calcite across a wide spectrum of geological systems. Here, we present the first in-situ laser ablation inductively 8 coupled tandem mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS/MS) Lu–Hf ages for calcite, demonstrating geologically meaningful ages for 9 IOCG and skarn mineralisation, carbonatite intrusion and low grade metamorphism. The analysed samples range in age 10 between ca. 0.9 Ga and ca. 2 Ga with uncertainties between 1.4% and 0.5% obtained from calcite with Lu concentrations as 11 low as ca. 0.5 ppm. The Lu–Hf system in calcite appears to be able to preserve primary precipitation ages over a significant 12 amount of geological time, although further research is required to constrain the closure temperature. The in-situ approach 13 allows calcite to be rapidly dated while maintaining its petrogenetic context with mineralization and other associated mineral 14 processes. Therefore, LA-ICP-MS/MS Lu–Hf dating of calcite can be used to resolve the timing of complex mineral 15 paragenetic sequences that are a feature of many ancient rock systems. 16