Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Decomposition of Witten-Reshetikhin-Turaev invariant: Linking pairing and modular forms

We study the SU(2) Witten–Reshetikhin–Turaev invariants for Seifert manifolds associated with the Arnold 14 unimodal singularities. We show that the invariants are decomposed based on a value of linking pairings. Discussed also is a relationship with modular forms with weight-3/2.
Determinants of Smallholder Farmers’ Income Diversification in Sodo Zuria District, Southern Ethiopia

The research aimed to estimate income diversification and investigate demographic, socioeconomic, and institutional factors that determine the smallholder farmer’s diversification of income in the Sodo Zuria district, southern Ethiopia. Cross-sectional data were collected from 353 randomly selected households. The Simpson Index of Diversity was used to summarize income diversification, and the Tobit econometric model was implemented to explore the factors affecting the income diversification of smallholder farmers. Accordingly, the mean earnings diversification among smallholder farmers was estimated at 0.56. The primary household income sources are livestock rearing, crop production, mixed farming, nonlabor income, agricultural wages, and nonagricultural wage employment. We found household age, family size, livestock ownership, use of agricultural inputs, access to credit, and participation in training activities significant factors determining smallholder farmers’ income diversification in the research area. Lack of initial capital and market access were the principal challenges to diversifying income sources. Therefore, decision-makers should work on the indicated predictors to improve income diversification activities in the study area; particularly, it is required to focus on effective credit provision systems by using modern technologies, improving agricultural input supply, and equipping farmers with better knowledge and skills on income diversification through short-term training.
Constructive curves in non-Euclidean planes

In this paper we overview the theory of conics and roulettes in four non-Euclidean planes. We collect the literature about these classical concepts, from the eighteenth century to the present, including papers available only on arXiv. The comparison of the four non-Euclidean planes, in terms of the known results on conics and roulettes, reflects only the very subjective view of the author.
Understanding urban agriculture in context: environmental, social, and psychological benefits of agriculture in Singapore

ABSTRACT The purported environmental, social, psychological, and economic benefits of urban agricultural initiatives (UAIs) are context-dependent. However, little research has been done on UAIs in Asia, and to our knowledge, no research conducted in Singapore. This study investigated the benefits perceived by employees and volunteers at an UAI in Singapore, an Asian city–state, and how these benefits were achieved or impeded. A secondary aim was to examine differences in participants’ perceptions. To address these aims, in-depth interviews were conducted with 13 employees and volunteers, followed by a Q-sort of 36 interview statements delivered to the same participants. The results suggested that the UAI had environmental, social, and psychological benefits which include fostering a genuine connection with nature and facilitating pro-environmental behavioural spillover; enabling friendships and learning to communicate with diverse peoples; and increasing self-awareness and gratitude, respectively. These are facilitated through tactile involvement with nature, exposure to pro-environmental behaviours, a culture of open-mindedness that encourages social interaction and encouragement of reflection. On the other hand, the UAI’s economic impact in terms of employment and food production was impeded by its financial difficulties. While both volunteers and employees perceived the psychosocial benefits, it was employees who emphasised the UAI’s financial difficulties. These benefits and impediments and how they manifest reflect Singapore’s communitarian worldview and accompanying social norms, and demonstrate the local and global relevance of situating UAIs in context. Relevant areas of future research are suggested. (234 words)
Does mental health limit organizational behavior, or not? A study drawn on resource conservation

The current study is rooted in the theory of conservation of resources, exploring the associations between mental health factors namely stress, anxiety and depression with organizational citizenship behavior and counterproductive wok behavior. Data gathered from an Indian automobile sector revealed interconnections between the variables. It was found that stress, anxiety and depression have a positive relationship with OCB and stress and anxiety have negative relationship with CWB. The manuscript further evaluates the results drawing upon conservation of resources theory as we find striking differences between our hypotheses and results, and that opens up new avenues for future research.
Evaluation of Palatal Bone Thickness at the Implantation Areas of Two Popular Bone-Anchored Distalizers—A Cone Beam Computed Tomography Retrospective Study

Since class II malocclusion and lack of space within the dental arch due to early loss of deciduous molars is a common orthodontic problem in the Polish population, bone-anchored distalizers are becoming more and more popular. The aim of the present study was to evaluate palatal soft and hard tissue thickness using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) at the area of micro-implant placement of two appliances for maxillary first molar distalization: Beneslider and TopJet distalizer. The study data were 100 consecutively selected CBCT images (53 of men and 47 of women). Measurements of bone and mucosa thickness were performed at six locations in the palate and tested according to their correlation with sex and age. The biggest bone and mucosa thickness were recorded in the insertion site of the TopJet miniscrew. Bone thickness in all points of paramedian insertion was significantly greater in males and the mean difference was approximately 1–1.8 mm. Age correlates significantly (p < 0.05) and positively (r > 0) with the thickness of the mucosa at all points: the older the patient, the thicker the mucosa at each measurement point. Anatomical diversity of the hard palate in the population involves the need to perform bone and mucosa thickness measurements before palatal micro-implant placement.
A Global Analysis of the Fluctuation of Total Ozone: II. Non-Stationary Annual Oscillation, Quasi-Biennial Oscillation, and Long-Term Variations in Total Ozone@@@IIオゾン全量の非定常一年周期振動, 準二年周期振動と長周期変動

The fluctuations of monthly mean total ozone from 1962 to 1976 are analyzed on a global basis, using the longitude-latitude grid point values obtained by the method described in part I (Hasebe, 1980), From these values, global mean, hemispheric mean, zonal mean, and meridional mean values for northern midlatitudes are calculated with the estimates of errors. With the application of numerical filters, non-stationary annual oscillation (NSA), quasi-biennial oscillation (QBO), and long-term variations (LTV) are examined. The results are summarized as follows: (i) NSA; The large amplitude of the oscillation in northern midlatitudes is situated near 40*E and 160*F where the time averaged distribution of total ozone shows large gradient; east of the maxima. In the northern hemisphere around 1970 to 1971, an apparent phase reversal is found, corresponding to the reduction of about 10% in the amplitude of the annual oscillation. (ii) QBO; Significant oscillation has been detected with larger amplitude in the northern hemisphere. The oscillation cores in northern midlatitudes are seen near 140*E and 20*W; on and to the west of the time averaged maxima of total ozone. The poleward propagation of the QBO phase is not always seen, because of the difference in the QBO period between low and high latitudes. When the QBO phase exhibits poleward propagation, total ozone maxima in midlatitudes are seen about */2 later than the quasi-biennial west wind maxima at 50 mb in the tropics. However, this relation does not exist when the ozone phase propagates equatorward. (iii) LTV; The existence of the four-year oscillation is found at high latitudes, particularly in the northern hemisphere. The positions of the oscillation core in northern midlatitudes resemble to those of the NSA, but enhanced near 40*E longitude. Maxima and minima of this oscillation are found in late winter or early spring of even years in both hemispheres, while the phase in the southern hemisphere is preceded by about 3 */4 to that in the northern hemisphere. The earlier investigations of long-term trends (e.g., Angell and Korshover, 1976) are qualitatively confirmed in this analysis. It remains still uncertain, however, whether such long-term trends are essentially explained by an autoregressive process because of the short period of coverage of the observational data.
Implementing Quality Improvement Management in Madrasah Aliyah

This article aims to describe the Quality Improvement Management Implementation of the MAS Al Washliyah Mosque in the Village of Kualuh Hilir District, North Labuhanbatu Regency. This study used a qualitative research type, with a naturalistic approach, collecting research data obtained by observation, interview, and documentation techniques. To check the validity of the data using triangulation techniques, namely with credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The steps for data analysis are using data analysis using the Bogdan model, namely reducing data, presenting data, and then concluding. The results of this study are four findings of this study, namely: 1) As for planning to improve the quality of the MAS Al Washliyah Kampung Mosque, namely increasing the ability of teachers, graduates, and madrasah infrastructure, 2) Organizing resources for improving the quality of education at the MAS Al Washliyah Kampung Mosque dividing the main duties and functions are in accordance with the plans to be carried out, 3) Implementation of Management to improve the quality of education at the MAS Al Washliyah Kampung Mosque according to the results of the research, namely; curriculum review, teacher training and construction of facilities and infrastructure. 4) Direct supervision is carried out by the head of the Madrasah on the implementation of the quality improvement program.
Mental well-being and test anxiety among students preparing for the university admission exam during the pandemic

Objective The present study attempted to explore any potential association between test anxiety and mental well-being among high school students preparing for the university admission exam in times of the pandemic. Methods The sample of this correlational study consisted of 427 senior high school students in Caycuma district of Zonguldak, Turkey. The data were collected online using a demographic information form, the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale, and the Westside Test Anxiety Scale between April–May 2021. Results Our findings revealed student gender, paternal education, availability of a personal room and computer, and motivation for online classes to be factors associated with test anxiety. Besides, we discovered parental age, maternal education and employment, the device used for online classes, perceived effectiveness of distance education, and motivation for online classes to be linked with mental well-being among students. Conclusion In a nutshell, several factors were discovered to contribute to test anxiety, including student gender, paternal education, availability of a personal room and computer, and motivation for online classes. The findings also suggested some noteworthy factors influencing students’ mental well-being, such as parental age, maternal education and employment, the device used for online classes, perceived effectiveness of distance education, and motivation for online classes. Finally, we uncovered a significant negative association between the participating students’ test anxiety and mental well-being.
The Effect of Active and Passive Smoking on Hearing Loss in Noise-Exposed Metal Workers

Background Many people are exposed to cigarette smoke actively or passively. We aimed to determine the effect of active and passive smoking on hearing thresholds and hearing loss noise-exposed workers. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 929 metal workers. We divided the workers into 3 groups according to smoking status—current smokers, nonsmokers, and passive smokers. Audiometric testing was recorded for both ears. Hearing loss was defined by 3 models. The SPSS software Version 24 was used to analyze the collected data. We used an independent t test, chi-square, Fisher exact, and analysis of variance tests and logistic regression, and the significance level was set at P ˂0.05 to interpret the relationships between variables. Results The hearing threshold levels at 4000 Hz, high frequencies, and low frequencies were significantly higher in smokers than nonsmokers (P < 0.05). Also, and hearing loss at the 4000 Hz (P = 0.002; odds ratio [OR] = 1.96; 95% CI = 1.27-3.03) and high frequencies (P = 0.001; OR = 2.15; 95% CI = 1.36-3.4) had a significant correlation with smoking. Hearing loss was significantly correlated with passive smoking at 4000 Hz (P < 0.001; OR = 5.87; 95% CI = 3.29-10.47), high frequencies (P < 0.001; OR = 7.16; 95% CI = 3.97-12.89) and low frequencies (P = 0.021; OR = 4.16; 95% CI = 1.12-15.43). Conclusion The findings show that active and passive smokers who work in noisy environments are at higher risk for noise-induced hearing loss. Therefore, smoking cessation in smoker workers and reduction of environmental exposure to cigarette smoke is necessary to reduce the exacerbation of hearing loss. Moreover, more attention should be paid to passive smokers and they should be given priority in the same programs.
Astrocytes of the eye and optic nerve: heterogeneous populations with unique functions mediate axonal resilience and vulnerability to glaucoma

The role of glia, particularly astrocytes, in mediating the central nervous system’s response to injury and neurodegenerative disease is an increasingly well studied topic. These cells perform myriad support functions under physiological conditions but undergo behavioral changes – collectively referred to as ‘reactivity’ – in response to the disruption of neuronal homeostasis from insults, including glaucoma. However, much remains unknown about how reactivity alters disease progression – both beneficially and detrimentally – and whether these changes can be therapeutically modulated to improve outcomes. Historically, the heterogeneity of astrocyte behavior has been insufficiently addressed under both physiological and pathological conditions, resulting in a fragmented and often contradictory understanding of their contributions to health and disease. Thanks to increased focus in recent years, we now know this heterogeneity encompasses both intrinsic variation in physiological function and insult-specific changes that vary between pathologies. Although previous studies demonstrate astrocytic alterations in glaucoma, both in human disease and animal models, generally these findings do not conclusively link astrocytes to causative roles in neuroprotection or degeneration, rather than a subsequent response. Efforts to bolster our understanding by drawing on knowledge of brain astrocytes has been constrained by the primacy in the literature of findings from peri-synaptic ‘gray matter’ astrocytes, whereas much early degeneration in glaucoma occurs in axonal regions populated by fibrous ‘white matter’ astrocytes. However, by focusing on findings from astrocytes of the anterior visual pathway – those of the retina, unmyelinated optic nerve head, and myelinated optic nerve regions – we aim to highlight aspects of their behavior that may contribute to axonal vulnerability and glaucoma progression, including roles in mitochondrial turnover and energy provisioning. Furthermore, we posit that astrocytes of the retina, optic nerve head and myelinated optic nerve, although sharing developmental origins and linked by a network of gap junctions, may be best understood as distinct populations residing in markedly different niches with accompanying functional specializations. A closer investigation of their behavioral repertoires may elucidate not only their role in glaucoma, but also mechanisms to induce protective behaviors that can impede the progressive axonal damage and retinal ganglion cell death that drive vision loss in this devastating condition.
Characteristics of communication skills in children belonging to multispecies families

ABSTRACT Purpose to investigate the communicative skills of children belonging to multispecies families whose pet is a dog. Methods this is an exploratory, descriptive, qualitative, cross-sectional study. Sample: 34 subjects of both sexes aged three aged 3 to 4 years and 5 months belonging to multispecies families. The study was conducted at the subjects’ own homes. Procedure: The data were collected through observation and filming of a 30-min interaction situation in the family routine involving the presence of the dog. Analysis of the results: The data were analyzed and content analysis categories were then established regarding the most relevant verbal and nonverbal elements, with emphasis on the child-dog-adult interlocutor communicative interactions. Results the results showed that the dog played the role of interlocutor during the interaction scenes, with effects on the child’s communicative functions. Conclusion the results of this study point to possible benefits to communicative skills in multispecies interactions. Further studies on this theme are suggested.
Interaction of wave with a body floating on a wide polynya

A method based on wide spacing approximation is proposed for the interaction of water wave with a body floating on a polynya. The ice sheet is modelled as an elastic plate and fluid flow is described by the velocity potential theory. The solution procedure is constructed based on the assumption that when the distance between two disturbances to the free surface is sufficiently large, the interactions between them involve only the travelling waves caused by the disturbances and the effect of the evanescent waves is ignored. The solution for the problem can then be obtained from those for a floating body without an ice sheet and for an ice sheet/free surface without a floating body. Both latter solutions have already been found previously and therefore there will be no additional effort in solution once the wide spacing approximation formulation is derived. Extensive numerical results are provided to show that the method is very accurate compared with the exact solution. The obtained formulations are then used to provide some insightful explanations for the physics of flow behaviour, as well as the mechanism for the highly oscillatory features of the hydrodynamic force and body motion. Some explicit equations are derived to show zero reflection by the polynya and peaks and troughs of the force and excited body motion. It is revealed that some of the peaks of the body motion are due to resonance while others are due to the wave characters in the polynya.
Struktur Lapisan Pemahaman Konsep Turunan Fungsi Mahasiswa Calon Guru Matematika

Prospective mathematics teachers should have met the Pirie-Kieren model of understanding indicators, to become professional teachers. The purpose of this research is to describe the layers of understanding structure that is filled by students of mathematics teacher prospectives. The description is based on a model hypothesized by Pirie-Kieren. Research subjects selected from female and male mathematics teacher prospective students have been given the task of understanding the concept of derivative functions and interviewed. Data collected from students’ answers from worksheets before the interview, students’ answers from worksheets during interviews, and interview transcripts. After the data were analyzed qualitatively, the description of the understanding layer structure of two subjects grouped by the original Pirie-Kieren Model was obtained. The subjects of female had met the indicators of primitive knowing, then there are the processes of image doing and image reviewing on the layer structure of image making towards image having, then image seeing and image saying on the layer of image having to property noticing, then there are the processes of property predicting and property recording on the layer of property noticing towards formalizing, then there are the processes of method applying and method justifying on the layer of formalizing towards observing, then there are the processes of future identifying and feature prescribing on the layer of observing towards structuring, and there are the prosesses of theorem conjecturing and theorem proving on the layer of structuring towards inventising. She almost fulfilled the inventising layer. Male subjects also meet the same understanding indicators as women. Both subjects have almost fulfilled a layer of creation, we called inventisingoid
Does Emotion Regulation Flexibility Work? Investigating the Effectiveness of Regulatory Selection Flexibility in Managing Negative Affect

Regulatory selection flexibility—the ability to flexibly choose emotion regulation strategies that are appropriate to dynamic contextual demands—has been theorized as a critical component of adaptive emotional functioning. Despite this, little research has investigated whether individual differences in regulatory selection flexibility influence real-time emotional experiences. The current study aimed to test the effectiveness of regulatory selection flexibility in reducing negative affect while exposed to emotion-eliciting stimuli. Using a behavioral regulatory selection task, participants viewed negative images that differed in emotional intensity and selected between engagement cognitive change (reappraisal) or attentional disengagement (distraction) strategies to manage their emotional responses. Negative affect was rated immediately before and after the regulatory period, to index emotional experience. Greater regulatory selection flexibility was associated with greater reductions in negative affect. Our findings offer preliminary evidence for the immediate psychological benefit of regulatory selection flexibility and highlight some promising avenues for future research.
From Quantum Computing to Intelligence

This book traces the roots of intelligence down to quantum physics, and in particular, to quantum natural computing. The concept of intelligence is formalised in such a way that it can be referred to both human and robots, and therefore, this book is focused on a phenomenology of intelligent behaviour, in general, regardless of its biological or physical origin. The simplest patterns of intelligent behaviour, that are generalisation and abstraction, can be found in classical recurrent nets that simulate static, periodic and chaotic attractors. However, only introduction of quantum recurrent nets (QRN), quantum resonance (QR) phenomenon, and quantum-inspired (iQ) systems opens up a closer look to phenomenological similarity between quantum algorithms and paradigms of intelligent behaviour.