Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Pharmaceuticals in Wastewater Treatment Plants: A Systematic Review on the Substances of Greatest Concern Responsible for the Development of Antimicrobial Resistance

In recent years, there is a growing concern about the alarming spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in different environments. Increasingly, many species of bacteria, fungi and viruses are becoming immune to the most commonly used pharmaceuticals. One of the causes of the development of the resistance is the persistence of these drugs, excreted by humans, in municipal and hospital wastewater (WW). Consequently, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are a primary source of antimicrobial resistance genes as novel pollutants. This systematic review sought to examine the relevant literature on pharmaceutical residues (PRs) responsible for AMR in municipal and hospital WW in order to propose a classification of the PRs of greatest concern and provide an updated source for AMR management in WWTPs. Among 546 studies collected from four databases, 18 were included in the present review. The internal and external validity of each study was assessed, and the risk of bias was evaluated on a 20-parameter basis. Results were combined in a narrative synthesis discussing influents and effluents PR concentrations at 88 WWTPs, seasonal variations, differences between hospital and municipal WW, environmental risk assessment values of antimicrobial substances and treatment facilities removal efficiencies. Among the 45 PRs responsible for AMR evaluated in this study, the antibiotics ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, metronidazole, ofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim constitute a considerable risk in terms of ubiquitous distribution, worrying concentrations, risk quotients values, and resistance to removal treatments. Gaps in knowledge, data and information reported in this review provide a valuable source for managing AMR in WWTPs.
Wildlife tourism and consumption

Abstract The scant existent literature on the link between wildlife tourism and consumption relies on case studies and does not directly measure attitudes towards wildlife tourism or consumption. This paper uses empirical survey data (N = 12,378) from 12 countries in Europe, Asia, and the Americas to examine the links between wildlife tourism and wildlife consumption, with a particular focus on evaluating forms of wildlife tourism typically considered “non-consumptive. ” The first set of analyses looked at the full sample and examined the relationships between wildlife tourism participation and (a) acceptability of wildlife consumption and (b) wildlife consumption behavior. The second set of analyses divided the sample by country and by location of the wildlife tourism activity (abroad or at home) and focused on the associations between participation in live animal encounters and wildlife consumption behavior. Models were built for two forms of wildlife consumption: eating/drinking wildlife and purchasing products/souvenirs made from animal parts. The results indicate that participation in entertainment-based live animal encounters is a strong correlate of increased wildlife consumption. Implications for wildlife tourism policies, wildlife consumption research, and wildlife crime prevention are discussed.
Financial Literacy in the Digital Age

The present article made a theoretical and empirical analysis in to assess the level of financial literacy and digital financial literacy in the European Union, with emphasis on the potential discrepancies that might exist between different countries within the EU, as well as to investigate general attitudes towards novel FinTech solutions, crypto currencies and digital money. desk research was used to analyze data regarding financial literacy, digital literacy, financial behavior, digital technology adoption, the use of Internet Banking solutions and knowledge and attitudes towards crypto currencies in the European union. Data was collected via the Internet from various sources: Eurostat, OECD, ING.
STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS) INOVASI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN VOKASI ERA MERDEKA BELAJAR ABAD 21

Pendidikan indonesia masa kini dihadapakan berbagai masalah yaitu kualitas SDM yang dihasilkan dan Penggangguran tamatan. Pengangguran yang paling besar adalah lulusan SMK, berbagai macam dan cara dilakukan untuk mengatasi hal tersebut. Salah satu cara meningkatkan kualitas SDM dengan memberikan inovasi pada proses pembelajaran terutama pada bidang pembelajaran vokasi. Pembelajaran yang dapat diterapkan pada pendidikan vokasi adalah pembelajaran berbasis STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memaparkan lebih luas mengenai pembelajaran STEM sebagai pembaruan dalam proses pembelajaran yang dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran Vokasi atau SMK. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kajian literatur terhadap referensi-referensi dan hasil-hasil penelitian yang relevan, yang dilanjutkan dengan diskusi-diskusi kelompok. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah (1) pembelajaran STEM berhasil diterapkan di dalam maupun luar negeri; (2) Pembelajaran STEM dapat meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa dan menumbuhkan kreativitas siswa; (3) Pembelajaran STEM dapat guru menyiapkan pembelajaran yang lebih menarik dan menantang; (4) Pembelajaran STEM dapat diintegrasikan dengan beberapa model pembelajaran seperti Project Based Learnig, Problem Based Learning maupun model pembelajaran kooperatif; (5) Pembelajaran STEM membuat siswa menatap masa depan lebih maksimal; (6) Pembelajaran STEM sangat cocok digunakan pada pembelajaran abad 21; (7) Pemberlajaran STEM dapat diterapkan dalam Era Merdeka Belajar.
Determination of Rutin from Ginkgo biloba L. Leaves by Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction with Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent-Based Cellulose Polymers and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Abstract Rutin from Ginkgo biloba L. leaves (78.63 mg g−1) was mildly and effectively extracted using an ultrasound-assisted process with tailor-designed natural deep eutectic solvent-based cellulose polymer adsorbents. The physicochemical properties and structural characteristics of the synthesized natural deep eutectic solvent-modified cellulose polymers were examined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and elemental analysis. The ultrasound-assisted extraction conditions were optimized using a response surface methodology (extraction time, 40 min; sample to solvent ratio, 1:29 g/mL; extraction temperature, 81 °C; and ultrasound frequency, 180 W). The ultrasound-assisted extraction method is environmentally friendly and allows the simple and easy recovery of components. In addition, this approach is effective for the extraction, separation, and detection of rutin. These findings might promote the applications of rutin from G. biloba L. leaves in several fields.
Characterization of The Microbiome That Colonizes The Digestive Tract of Calves From 0 To 42 Days of Age, Raised In The Mexican Tropics.

In the first few weeks of a calf's life, the early colonization of microbes throughout the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is critical in its digestive system and immunity development. Analyses of data generated from next-generation sequencing platforms have revolutionized the understanding of host-associated microbial communities; these analyses can be done through a variety of bioinformatics pipelines. This study aimed to describe the diversity and evolution of gastrointestinal tract microbial communities in the first days of life of calves; for which we used the USEARCH and KRAKEN2 algorithms, in terms of alpha and beta diversity analysis in the rumen and jejunum contents of calves from 0, 7, 28, 42 days-born in the Mexican Tropic and its changes. The two pipelines detected similar abundance distributions in the three most abundant taxa Proteobacteria, Firmicutes, and Bacteroidetes. The present study revealed the changes occurring in the rumen and jejunum ecosystem in the first week of life, reflected by a decline in the phylum Proteobacteria and an increase in phylum Bacteroidetes in rumen and Firmicutes in the jejunum. We observed an increase in the similarity in the phylum taxa with age, suggesting a homogeneous and specific mature community, compared with the primary community.
Travel to altitude with neurological disorders — recommendation of the UIAA Medical Commission

The present review examines several neurological conditions and the problems posed by travelling to high altitude, and in particular whether the underlying disease is likely to worsen. The neurological conditions include migraine and other types of headaches, transient ischemia of the brain, occlusive cerebral artery diseases, intracranial haemorrhage and vascular malformations, intracranial space occupying mass, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, neuromuscular disorders, epileptic seizures, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Attempts will be made to classify the risk posed by each condition and to provide recommendations regarding medical evaluation, advice for or against travelling to altitude and effective prophylactic measures. Some individual cases should only be advised after careful examination and risk evaluation either in an outpatient mountain medicine service or by a physician with knowledge of travelling and high altitude risks. Recent developments in diagnostic methods and treatment of neurological conditions are also mentioned.
Institutional pressures influencing environmental management accounting adoption by Malaysian local governments

Purpose Because of the heightened environmental awareness of the public, local governments (LGs) are being pressured to improve on the extent and quality of environmental disclosures (EDs) provided in an array of reporting media. The lack of an accounting tool to identify, measure and report EDs has propelled the infusion of environmental management accounting (EMA) to support the reporting practices. This paper aims to examine the institutional pressures influencing EMA adoption by Malaysian LGs. Design/methodology/approach Using the consensus approach, a self-administered questionnaire survey is conducted on accountants in LGs in Peninsular Malaysia. The items in the questionnaire are based on the findings of prior studies on EMA adoption. Findings The results suggest that coercive isomorphism from the state government is perceived to be the influential institutional factor placing intense pressures on LGs to adopt EMA. Research limitations/implications The results solidify the potential role of the state government in any public policy changes which could further stimulate and promote the adoption of EMA. Originality/value Insufficient empirical evidence on the adoption of EMA in LGs within a developing country’s perspective contributes to a limited understanding on the development of environmental-related practices in different economic stages and environment as well as within the public sector’s perspective.
Impact of Base-to-Height Ratio on Canopy Height Estimation Accuracy of Hemiboreal Forest Tree Species by Using Satellite and Airborne Stereo Imagery

The present study assessed the large-format airborne (UltraCam) and satellite (GeoEye1 and Pleiades1B) image-based digital surface model (DSM) performance for canopy height estimation in predominantly mature, closed-canopy Latvian hemiboreal forestland. The research performed the direct comparison of calculated image-based DSM models with canopy peaks heights extracted from reference LiDAR data. The study confirmed the tendency for canopy height underestimation for all satellite-based models. The obtained accuracy of the canopy height estimation GeoEye1-based models varied as follows: for a pine (−1.49 median error, 1.52 m normalised median absolute deviation (NMAD)), spruce (−0.94 median, 1.97 m NMAD), birch (−0.26 median, 1.96 m NMAD), and black alder (−0.31 median, 1.52 m NMAD). The canopy detection rates (completeness) using GeoEye1 stereo imagery varied from 98% (pine) to >99% for spruce and deciduous tree species. This research has shown that determining the optimum base-to-height (B/H) ratio is critical for canopy height estimation efficiency and completeness using image-based DSMs. This study found that stereo imagery with a B/H ratio range of 0.2–0.3 (or convergence angle range 10–15°) is optimal for image-based DSMs in closed-canopy hemiboreal forest areas.
Meritocracy beliefs and intolerance towards wealth inequality among higher subjective social status Filipinos (Creencias meritocráticas e intolerancia ante la desigualdad económica entre la población filipina de nivel socioeconómico subjetivo alto)

ABSTRACT As people’s concerns about wealth inequality have not grown even as warnings are raised about its negative impact on societies and individuals, research has inquired into factors that influence people’s tolerance towards wealth inequalities. Previous research has shown that higher social position and meritocracy beliefs tend to reduce concern for wealth inequality. Two studies seek to replicate these findings in the Philippines, a country which reports high levels of tolerance for inequality but which does not fit models that explain country differences in tolerance for inequality. In Study 1, survey data showed meritocracy beliefs were negatively related to intolerance towards wealth inequality; this relationship was found only among higher subjective social class Filipinos. In Study 2, an experiment found that priming meritocracy reduced intolerance towards wealth inequality in a sample of higher social class Filipino. Results provide country-specific evidence on the inequality-legitimizing effects of meritocracy on higher subjective social class Filipinos’ attitudes towards wealth inequality.
Contribution of Verbally Aggressive TV Exposure and Perceived Reality to Trait Verbal Aggression

This study examined the contributions of verbally aggressive TV exposure and perceived reality to trait verbal aggression. Verbally aggressive TV exposure, categorized by genre, was assessed by respondents’ (N = 591) frequency of viewing 60 TV shows popular among college students and then coded for their verbally aggressive content. A hierarchical regression, controlling for demographic variables, overall TV viewing, and social desirability, found exposure to TV comedies and the utility and social realism dimensions of perceived reality to be significant positive predictors of participants’ trait verbal aggression. However, there were no interaction effects among the TV genre exposure indexes and the perceived reality subscales.
Materialism's Influence on Unsustainable Consumption Across Social Networking Sites: A Systematic Review

Research have revealed that consumers increasingly rely on information accessed through social networking sites as a guide for planning their future purchases. Furthermore, social networking sites content has been found to induce compulsive, conspicuous and impulse buying behaviors which are associated with overconsumption, economical, social and environmental issues. Social networking sites increase user’s self-esteem which leads to low self-control eventually leading to irrational and unsustainable consumption behaviors. As social networking sites have become ubiquitous and they are having a big impact on people’s lifestyle and overall on the planet, this research attempted to examine the relationship between materialism and unsustainable consumption behaviors over social networking sites users. The researchers looked at the results of the literature on materialism in social networking sites as well as three unsustainable behaviors: compulsive, conspicuous, and impulse-buying behavior. To discuss the problem and draw recommendations for policymakers and academics interested in the drafting of a possible research agenda, the authors conducted a systematic review of the literature. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) approach led the analysis, which was visualized using bibliometric mapping software (VOSViewer) based on peer reviewed journal articles present in the Scopus database. The findings revealed that there have been few research on materialism and its negative impact on consumption among social networking sites users. The paper concludes with a list of subjects that can be further investigated for future studies.
Approval Research for Carcinogen Humic-Like Substances (HULIS) Emitted from Residential Coal Combustion in High Lung Cancer Incidence Areas of China

The incidence and mortality rate of lung cancer is the highest in Xuanwei County, Yunnan Province, China. The mechanisms of the high lung incidence remain unclear, necessitating further study. However, the particle size distribution characteristics of HULIS emitted from residential coal combustion (RCC) have not been studied in Xuanwei. In this study, six kinds of residential coal were collected. Size-resolved particles emitted from the coal were sampled by using a burning system, which was simulated according to RCC made in our laboratory. Organic carbon (OC), elemental carbon (EC), water-soluble inorganic ion, water-soluble potentially toxic metals (WSPTMs), water-soluble organic carbon (WSOC), and HULIS-C (referred to as HULIS containing carbon contents) in the different size-segregated particulate matter (PM) samples were determined for health risk assessments by inhalation of PM. In our study, the ratio of HULIS-Cx to WSOCx values in RCC particles were 32.73–63.76% (average 53.85 ± 12.12%) for PM2.0 and 33.91–82.67% (average 57.06 ± 17.32%) for PM2.0~7.0, respectively. The carcinogenic risks of WSPTMs for both children and adults exceeded the acceptable level (1 × 10−6, indicating that we should pay more attention to these WSPTMs). Exploring the HULIS content and particle size distribution of the particulate matter produced by household coal combustion provides a new perspective and evidence for revealing the high incidence of lung cancer in Xuanwei, China.
Why retail investors traded equity during the pandemic? An application of artificial neural networks to examine behavioral biases

Behavioral biases are known to influence the investment decisions of retail investors. Indeed, extant research has revealed interesting findings in this regard. However, the literature on the impact of these biases on millennials' trading activity, particularly during a health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the equity recommendation intentions of such investors, is limited. The present study addressed these gaps by investigating the influence of eight behavioral biases: overconfidence and self-attribution, over-optimism, hindsight, representativeness, anchoring, loss aversion, mental accounting, and herding on the trading activity and recommendation intentions of millennials during the pandemic. An artificial neural network approach was used to analyze the data collected from 351 millennial men in Finland. The results revealed that herding, hindsight, overconfidence and self-attribution, representativeness, and anchoring influence both trading activity and recommendation intentions, albeit to varying extents. Notably, loss aversion and mental accounting influence only the recommendation intentions. Furthermore, the relationship of the two endogenous variables is nonlinear with herding, representativeness, and anchoring but is linear with other biases. In addition to the quantitative study, we also conducted a post hoc qualitative study with 19 millennials to evaluate the persistence of behavioral biases among them through the pandemic. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
A Fuzzy Delphi analytic job demands-resources model to rank factors influencing open innovation

Abstract This study aims to determine the impact of the job demands-resources model and professional identity on open innovation in the industrial sector by adopting technology as a mediating variable. The factors that influence open innovation were identified based on the Fuzzy Delphi method. Hence, the quantitative (questionnaire survey) design was used to gather 260 employees in the industrial sector. The structural equation model (PLS-SEM) was used to analyse the data. The findings of this study reveal the positive impact of professional identity and feedback on open innovation and the negative impact of time pressure, workload, and work-family imbalance on open innovation. The results highlight vital internal and external factors in creating an organisational climate that encourages open innovation.
The palaeoenvironmental context of Toarcian vertebrate-yielding shales of southern France (Hérault)

Abstract The Early Jurassic was marked by several episodes of rapid climate change and environmental perturbation. These changes culminated during the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE), an episode of global warming that led to the widespread deposition of organic-rich shales. The Toarcian shales of NW Europe have also yielded exceptionally preserved fossils of marine vertebrates and invertebrates, but the potential links between the occurrences of these exceptionally preserved fossils and the T-OAE remain poorly investigated. Palaeontological excavations realized in Toarcian strata near Lodève (Hérault, southern France) have yielded several specimens of marine vertebrates and abundant invertebrate fauna. We have developed a multiproxy approach (ammonite biostratigraphy, X-ray diffraction-bulk mineralogy, Rock-Eval pyrolysis, stable isotopes, trace element, phosphorus and mercury contents) to place these findings in a well-defined temporal and palaeoenvironmental context, and hence constrain the factors that led to their remarkable preservation. The Jenkyns Event interval, unambiguously identified at the base of the Toarcian organic-rich shales by a 5‰ negative carbon isotope excursion, records higher mercury fluxes, which suggest a causal link with intense volcanic activity of the Karoo–Ferrar large igneous province. This interval is very condensed and unfossiliferous, and might have been deposited under abnormally low-salinity conditions. Our data show that the deposition of the vertebrate-yielding horizons post-dated the T-OAE by several hundreds of ka, and took place during a prolonged period of widespread oxygen-deficiency and elevated carbon burial. Our results indicate that the unusual richness in vertebrates of the studied site can be explained by a combination of regional factors such as warming-induced, prolonged seafloor anoxia, and more local factors, such as extreme condensation owing to reduced dilution by carbonate and detrital input.
Multiculturalism and Antiracism in Sports? U.S. Public Opinions about Native American Team Names and Mascots and the Use of Hijabs in Sports

Sports interactions offer contested cultural terrain where cultural citizenship is continually (re)established. Relatedly, this study uses National Sports and Society Survey data (n = 3,993) to assess public opinions about the use of Native American team names and mascots and the allowance of Muslim women to wear hijabs in sports. Descriptive results indicate that there is considerable but mixed support for eliminating Native American team names and mascots. There is more uniform agreement for allowing hijabs in sports, although more than 20 percent of U.S. adults disagreed with allowing them. Multiple regression results show that dominant statuses and in-group identities, as well as indicators of traditionalism, are consistently associated with reduced support for the proposed changes in sports that are designed to result in multiculturalism and antiracism. Also, recognition of racial/ethnic discrimination is positively associated with support for eliminating Native American team names and mascots as well as allowing hijabs in sports.