Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Understanding the Lack of Diversity in Sport Consumer Behavior Research

Sport consumer behavior researchers have developed a robust understanding of how and why people consume sport, and the consequences of consumption. There has been little reflection, however, on the settings or populations used to study consumers and develop theory. In acknowledging the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance both theory and practice, the authors conducted a scoping review of diversity in sport consumer behavior research, focusing on four sport management journals. The review revealed a widespread lack of diversity, with most studies focusing on men’s sport in highly commercialized settings. Furthermore, study participants often identify as White men, middle-aged or young, educated, and with at least some disposable income. Leveraging an institutional work lens, the authors address taken-for-granted norms that may have contributed to these trends and propose solutions.
Physiological and Somatic Principal Components Determining VO2max in the Annual Training Cycle of Endurance Athletes

The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of training on the physiological variables achieved during the test effort in the macrocycle of road cyclists and their use in the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) prediction at individual training stages in the VO2max test. Nine well-trained male cyclists (age 25.6 ± 5.2 years and body weight 72.4 ± 7.35 kg) participated in the study and each phase of the macrocycle was followed by a time to exhaustion test (TTE) on the bicycle ergometer. The research showed that training loads significantly influence the maximum power (PPO), ventilation (VE) in the preparatory period (T1), time of the test (TTmax) at the start of the competition period (T2), percentage of body fat in total body weight (%FAT) and skeletal muscle mass (MMS) during the competition period (T3). Of the 16 variables taken for the analysis of the principal components (PC), the regression model determined one principal variable responsible for VO2max in the training macrocycle of cyclists, the relative value of maximum power (PPORV) and the accompanying variables in individual periods: breathing frequency (BF), delta blood lactate concentration (ΔLA), body fat (FAT) and MMS. Determining PC influencing the exercise capacity can be crucial in achieving the intended goals by athletes. Monitoring these indicators can help protect the health of professional athletes and provide guidelines in the training process, stimulate the body properly while protecting against overtraining.
An 8‐Year‐Long Low‐Frequency Earthquake Catalog for Southern Cascadia

Low‐frequency earthquakes (LFEs) are small magnitude earthquakes with typical magnitude less than 2 and reduced amplitudes at frequencies greater than 10 Hz relative to ordinary small earthquakes. Their occurrence is often associated with tectonic tremor and slow‐slip events along the plate boundary in subduction zones and occasionally transform fault zones. They are usually grouped into families with all the earthquakes of a given family originating from the same small patch on the plate interface and recurring more or less episodically in a bursty manner. In this study, we extend the LFE catalog obtained by Plourde et al. (2015), https://doi.org/10.1002/2015gl064363 during an episode of high tremor activity in April 2008 to the 8‐year period 2004–2011. All of the tremors in the Boyarko et al. (2015), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl. 2015.06. 026 catalog south of 42° North have associated LFE activity, but we have identified several smaller episodes of LFEs without associated tremor activity, and extend their catalog forward and backward by a total of about 3 years. As in northern Cascadia, the downdip LFE families have recurrence intervals several times smaller than the updip families. For the April 2008 Episodic Tremor and Slip event, the best recorded LFE families exhibit a strong tidal Coulomb stress sensitivity starting 1.5 days after the rupture front passes by each LFE family. The southernmost LFE family, which has been interpreted to be on the subduction plate boundary, near the updip limit of tremor, has a very short recurrence time. Also, these LFEs tend to occur during times when predicted tidal Coulomb stress is discouraging slip on the plate boundary. Both observations suggest that this LFE family may be on a different fault.
Feed for Thought: Factors Predicting Public Support for Funding and Labeling Preferences of Alternative Aquafeed

ABSTRACT Alternative aquafeed is currently being researched as a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to bolster aquaculture production, which plays an integral role in supplying global seafood demand. Guided by the cognitive miser model, this study aims to examine factors predicting public support for funding the development of alternative aquafeed and public preference for labeling fish fed with alternative aquafeed. This study found that heuristics were more influential than knowledge in shaping the dependent variables. This study also investigated how heuristics serve as perceptual filters, interacting with knowledge when influencing public support for funding and preference for labeling. This indicates that dependent on their predispositions and available heuristic cues, individuals might interpret the same information differently. Most importantly, the findings suggest that labels may serve varying roles and can be an effective way for actors in the food industry to communicate to the public.
Current practices of building information modelling in Egypt

This paper reports the findings of research intended to document the current status of adoption and use of building information modelling (BIM) in the Egyptian construction industry. This study utilised an online survey which was sent to 120 contracting firms and 10 consultancy offices in Egypt. The response rate was 17.2% of the total firms included in the survey which may be explained that the majority of current construction practitioners know little or nothing about BIM. Findings of the research revealed that BIM is expanding within the construction industry and practitioners think it is the future while moving to sustainable buildings. The research findings urge the need to provide more information to the industry regarding the benefits of BIM technology. Government doesn't promote the utilisation of BIM in public work.
Root‐associated fungi not tree density influences stand nitrogen dynamics at the larch forest–tundra ecotone

Greater tree density and forest productivity at the tundra–taiga ecotone (TTE) are expected with climate warming, with potential feedbacks to the climate system. Yet, competition for nitrogen (N) may impact TTE dynamics. Greater tree density will likely increase N demand, while reducing N supply through soil shading and slower decomposition rates. We explored whether characteristics of roots and root‐associated fungi important to N acquisition responded to changes in density at the TTE and were related to above‐ground stand productivity and N cycling. We measured rooting depth, uptake of N forms among soil layers and ectomycorrhizal (EcM) colonization and composition along a natural tree density gradient of monodominant larch Larix cajanderi in northeastern Siberia. We tested relationships between larch root and fungal characteristics, above‐ground productivity and stand‐level N cycling parameters. Overall, there was preferential uptake of ammonium compared to glycine or nitrate. Nitrogen uptake was greatest in shallow soils of the organic horizon and related to root chemistry, root‐associated fungi and above‐ground N cycling parameters, but the direction of these relationships depended on N form. Uptake of different N forms, rooting depth and EcM colonization and composition were not related to tree density, but fungal composition was correlated with root N chemistry and above‐ground N cycling parameters. In addition to EcM, the abundance of dark septate endophytes and other ascomycetous taxa was positively related to N uptake and above‐ground N cycling parameters. Synthesis. There was little impact of tree density on root and fungal parameters related to N acquisition suggesting intraspecific larch competition for N was not amplified with increased density. There was, however, a strong impact of root‐associated fungi on N uptake and stand N dynamics regardless of tree density. Together, this suggests an important role of root‐associated fungi on broadscale patterns of N cycling in TTE larch forests independent of changes in tree density expected with climate warming.
First Report of Phytophthora sansomeana (E.M. Hansen) Causing Leaf Blight of taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) in South Eastern Nigeria

Leaf blight and corm rot of taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) caused by Phytophthora colocasiae Raciborski is the most disparaging disease of taro inducing severe losses in yield and quality of taro corms. Investigations were carried out in Umudike in 2016 and 2017 to determine the pathotypes present in that locality with a view to screening them on available taro genotypes for resistant cultivars. Symptomatic taro plant samples were collected from Taro Project Farm of the National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike. Leaf tissue sections were excised from the periphery of lesions on symptomatic leaf, surface sterilized in 10% Sodium Hypochlorite solution for 2 minutes, rinsed in three changes of sterile distilled water and plated on Water Agar (WA). Mycelia emerging from diseased tissues after incubation were aseptically transferred to Corn Meal Agar (CMA). A total of 15 fungal isolates under 6 groups of species were obtained and these isolates were transferred to Carrot Agar (CA) from time to time until pure cultures were obtained. Based on varied cultural patterns, morphological characteristics and microscopic examination, the isolates were identified as Phytophthora sp, Fusarium sp FSSC, Fusarium solani, F. oxysporum and F. equiseti. Pathogenicity test confirmed that only Phytophthora sp induced leaf blight on detached leaf of taro plant. Molecular characterization of the isolates via Internal Transcribed Spacer (ITS) sequence analyses confirmed that the already implicated Phytophthora species was Phytophthora sansomeana. This is apparently the first report of P. sansomeana as a taro leaf blight pathogen in addition to the already known P. colocasisae.
Dominant factors influencing changes in the water quantity and quality in the Dianshi Reservoir, East China

Abstract This study aims to identify the major factors affecting the water quality and quantity of the Dianshi Reservoir and to determine the potential risks facing the Dianshi Reservoir under the combined effects of climate and human activities. Multi-year data (2010 to 2019) were collected, and comparative analysis, trend analysis, Pearson correlation analysis, stable isotopes, and Morlet wavelet analysis were used conjunctively. The results showed that precipitation and runoff are the main recharge sources of the Dianshi Reservoir. The reservoir water level was mainly influenced by industrial and domestic water uses. Ammonia-nitrogen (NH4 +-N), total phosphorus (TP), total nitrogen (TN), and chemical oxygen demand (CODMn) were the main pollution indices in the Dianshi Reservoir. Animal excrement responsible for organic pollution entered the reservoir through surface runoff, while sewage discharge, fertilizer application, and leaf decomposition were the main sources of NH4 +-N, TP, and TN in the reservoir. Wavelet analysis indicated that water quality was greatly affected by the human activities before 2016, while the effects of precipitation, temperature, and evaporation gradually increased after 2016 and became the main factors after 2018. In addition, the management measures of the Dianshi Reservoir are not comprehensive, resulting in potential risks to water quantity regulation and water quality protection. It is, therefore, necessary to formulate a water regulation program and a comprehensive reservoir safety protection system.
Angry Gymnastics: Representations of Simone Biles at the 2019 National and World Championships

Abstract This paper analyzes representations of Simone Biles in media coverage of two major gymnastics events in 2019. It asks which, if any, gendered and racial stereotypes identified in previous scholarship about media coverage of Black and women athletes are also present in coverage of Biles. It also interrogates in what ways these stereotypes intersect as distinct forms of representation of Biles as a Black woman. Employing the tenets of feminist theory and Black feminist thought through an intersectional lens, a qualitative textual analysis of 34 articles revealed that both gendered and racial stereotypes were present in coverage of Biles. The most prominent stereotypes include feminized emotions, lack of mental fortitude, negative attitudes, and physicality. These intersecting representations underscore the persistence of these stereotypes in contemporary discourse. This paper contributes to, and advances, the literature on media representations of women athletes, Black athletes, and Black women athletes.
What drives Muslims to boycott French brands? The moderating role of brand judgement and counterargument

Purpose This study aims to investigate some factors that might drive Muslims in Indonesia to get involved in a French brands boycott movement by examining the moderating role of brand judgment and counterargument. Design/methodology/approach An online survey has been conducted to 1,063 respondents from all over Indonesia. The respondents are selected using the purposive sampling technique. The model is assessed using covariance-based structural equation modeling, which includes the assessment of measurement and structural model. An interaction moderation technique is applied to examine the effect of moderators on the structural model. Findings This study shows that the French brand boycott is strongly affected by consumer animosity, perceived efficacy and subjective norms. Moreover, this study also found that the effect of animosity on boycott intention is dampened by brand judgment and counterargument. Practical implications First, multinational companies are advised to be careful in creating a campaign. They should avoid sensitive words or the use of specific figures or places highly respected by Muslims. A sensitive campaign might spread hatred, and it is directly connected with the boycott movement based on history. Second, it is pivotal for multinational companies to focus more on product or brand values instead of controversial issues. Finally, multinational companies are also advised to strengthen brand love. When brand love is strong, it is difficult for them to stop patronizing the brand or even switch to other brands. Originality/value Prior studies’ findings are still inconclusive in explaining some factors that lead to the success of a boycott call-to-action. Therefore, this study contributes to boycott literature by revealing the importance of brand judgment and counterargument to moderate consumer animosity and boycott intention link.
Alkali-silica reaction – a multidisciplinary approach

In the last four years, a multidisciplinary study involving several research groups in Switzerland tackled a number of unsolved, fundamental issues about the alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in concrete. The covered topics include SiO2 dissolution, the characterization of various ASR products formed at different stages of the reaction in both concrete and synthesis, crack formation and propagation. The encompassed scale ranges from nanometers to meters. Apart from conventional techniques, novel methods for the field of ASR have been used, e.g. combination of scanning electron microscopy with dissolution experiments, combination of focused ion beam with transmission electron microscopy, several synchrotron-based methods, synthesis of ASR products for in-depth characterization, time-lapse X-ray micro-tomography combined with contrast-enhancing measures and numerical models of ASR damage based on realistic crack patterns. Key achievements and findings are the quantification of the effect of aluminum on dissolution of different silicates, the variance in morphology and composition of initial ASR products, the differences and similarities between amorphous ASR products and calcium-silicate-hydrate, the link between temperature and the structure of the crystalline ASR products, the behavior of the crystalline ASR products at varying relative humidity, ASR propagation in 4D and numerical modelling based on realistic crack patterns.
Functional Analysis of Two Affinity cAMP Phosphodiesterases in the Nematode-Trapping Fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora

Phosphodiesterases are essential regulators of cyclic nucleotide signaling with diverse physiological functions. Two phosphodiesterases, PdeH and PdeL, have been identified from yeast and filamentous fungi. Here, the orthologs of PdeH and PdeL were characterized in a typical nematode-trapping fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora by gene disruption and phenotypic comparison. Deletion of AopdeH caused serious defects in mycelial growth, conidiation, stress response, trap formation, and nematicidal efficiency compared to the wild-type strain. In contrast, these phenotypes have no significant difference in the absence of AopdeL. In addition, deletion of AopdeH and AopdeL resulted in a remarkable increase in cAMP level during vegetative growth and trap formation, and the number of autophagosomes was decreased in ΔAopdeH and ΔAopdeL mutants, whereas their volumes considerably increased. Moreover, metabolomic analyses revealed that many metabolites were downregulated in ΔAopdeH mutant compared to their expression in the wild-type strain. Our results indicate that AoPdeH plays a crucial role in mycelial growth, conidiation, stress response, secondary metabolism, and trap formation. In contrast, AoPdeL only plays a minor role in hyphal and conidial morphology, autophagy, and trap formation in A. oligospora. This work expands the roles of phosphodiesterases and deepens the understanding of the regulation of trap formation in nematode-trapping fungi.
Performan Produksi Kambing Saburai Jantan Pada Dua Wilayah Sumber Bibit di Kabupaten Tanggamus

Saburai goat was crossing breed by grading up between male Boer and female Ettawah grade goat. This research was conducted to compare production performance of male Saburai goat at Gisting subdistrict and Sumberejo subdistrict as Saburai goat breeding source area. Survey method were used in this research by observation to 90 at Gisting subdistrict and 90 at Sumberejo subdistrict tails male Saburai goat as sample. The sample were choosed by purposive sampling method. Variables observed were birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), yearling weight (YW), average of preweaning daily gain (APreDG), average of postweaning daily gain (APostDG). The data was analyzed by t-student test. Result of research indicated that BW (3,42+0,28 kg), WW (16,22+3,77 kg), YW (36,56+4,85 kg), APreDG (140,00+0,04 g/tail/day), APostDG (70,00+0,02 g/tail/day) of Saburai goat at Gisting subdistrict was not different (P>0,05) with Saburai goat at Sumberejo subdistrict (BW 3,48+0,41 kg, WW 16,85+258 kg, YW 38,30+5,35 kg, APreDG 150,00+0,03 g/tail/day, APostDG 80,00+0,02 g/tail/day). Keywords: performance production, Saburai male goat, Tanggamus
Effectiveness and Efficiency of Externally Bonded CFRP Sheets for Shear Strengthening of RC Beam-Column Joints

To develop feasible carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) retrofit schemes for the shear strengthening of real three-dimensional reinforced concrete (RC) beam-column joints, a series of parameters in relation to the contributions of the CFRP sheets externally bonded to joint panels was numerically investigated in this study. The parameters include CFRP reinforcement ratio, CFRP layout, transverse beam-to-joint panel width ratio, transverse beam-to-joint panel height ratio, location of transverse beam, and number of transverse beams. Strengthening efficiency, a new dimensionless index, was introduced to evaluate the residual effect of a CFRP-strengthening system weakened by the presence of transverse beams in comparison with the increase in joint shear capacity in relation to the one-way counterpart. The results obtained from 44 nonlinear finite element models, which were calibrated against experimental observations, confirmed the effectiveness of the CFRP strengthening technique with regard to the relatively wide ranges of the parameters. The significant differences among the roles of the parameters were revealed, and the reasons behind the differences were analyzed. Furthermore, the shear mechanism of the CFRP-retrofitted joint panels was discussed with the proposed strut-and-tie model.
Haemoglobin and red cell distribution width levels in internal medicine patients indicate recurrent hospital admission during COVID-19

Background. The novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has caused significant change in the daily life of humans, as well as in access to medical care. Objectives. We aimed to compare the general characteristics, medical diagnoses and laboratory data of patients referred to the outpatient internal medicine clinics of our institution and to observe relevant factors that correlate with the number of hospital admissions in this population. Material and methods. Patients who visited our outpatient clinics of internal medicine between March 2020 and June 2020 were enrolled. Age, gender, medical diagnoses, number of admissions, cause of admission and laboratory parameters on first admission were recorded. Patients who visited outpatient clinics only once were grouped as group I, and patients admitted more than once were grouped as group II. General characteristics and laboratory data of groups I and II were compared. Results. Patients with cancer were more common in group II compared to group I (p < 000.1). Haemoglobin (Hb) (p = 0.001) was significantly lower, and red cell distribution width (RDW) (p = 0.007) was significantly higher in group II compared to group I. RDW was positively (r = 0.23, p < 0.001) correlated, and Hb inversely (r = -0.19, p < 0.001) correlated, with the number of hospital admissions in the study population. Conclusions.We think that decreased Hb and increased RDW values in patients during the pandemic should alert physicians for possible recurrent hospital admissions in the near future and may promote taking measures to reduce multiple medical admissions.
INVESTIGATION OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE PRACTICES AS MODERATOR BETWEEN THE RELATIONSHIP OF WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT AND SATISFACTION AMONG FACULTY STAFF OF OMAN

In the current competitive academic environment, work-family conflict among faculty members is very common. The higher educational institutes adopt various policies and practices to enable staff to overcome such work-family conflict. One common strategy is work-life balance practices (WLB). In the present study, the effects of work-family conflict and its employee outcomes are investigated with moderating role of WLB. By design, the study is cross-sectional and survey-based. The sampling method is used to collect data from selected HEI staff in Oman (n=138). The analysis is based on two stages including Confirmatory Factor Analysis for establishing reliability and validity of the measures involved; and path analysis for hypotheses testing. The key findings are that work-family conflict exert a negative and significant influence on satisfaction towards family life (Beta=-.214, P<.05); and satisfaction towards work-life (Beta=-.237, P<.05). Furthermore, WLB positively influences satisfaction towards family life (Beta=.323, P<.05); and satisfaction towards work-life (Beta=.275, P<.05). Additionally, moderation analysis shows that WLB significantly moderate the work-family conflict and satisfaction relationship. Based on these findings, we conclude that WLB is important for faculty staff and must be offered. Keywords: Work-Life Balance, Family, Work, Conflict, Faculty, Higher Education, Oman.