Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Penerokaan Isu Penguasaan Kemahiran Insaniah Graduan UKM dari Perspektif STOPS

Kemahiran insaniah (soft skills) merupakan kemahiran yang perlu dikuasai oleh pelajar supaya mampu berdaya saing dalam mendapatkan pekerjaan selepas tamat pengajian. Institusi pengajian tinggi atau universiti memainkan peranan yang penting dalam membantu dan membentuk sahsiah pelajar agar mereka mampu menguasai set kemahiran yang diperlukan dalam alam pekerjaan. Tidak dinafikan juga penguasaan kemahiran insaniah graduan berkait dengan isu kebolehpasaran graduan yang sering dibangkitkan. Dengan mengambil pandangan dari perspektif komunikasi, kajian ini dijalankan untuk memahami cara graduan bertindak balas terhadap isu penguasaan kemahiran insaniah berpandukan teori STOPS. Sebanyak 415 responden yang terdiri daripada graduan prasiswazah UKM tahun 2018 telah memberikan maklum balas terhadap survei yang diedarkan. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan Model Persamaan Struktural (SEM) dibantu perisian IBM-SPSS versi 21 dan IBM-SPSS-AMOS. Lima hipotesis yang dicadangkan telah disokong oleh dapatan kajian. Hasil kajian mendapati model pengukuran STOPS mencapai indeks kesepadanan yang baik berdasarkan nilai indeks yang dicadangkan. Nilai koefisien penentuan R 2 bagi pemboleh ubah perseptual ( antecedent ) iaitu pengenalpastian masalah, pengenalpastian kekangan, dan pengenalpastian penglibatan terhadap motivasi situasi dalam penyelesaian masalah adalah . 52 yang mana ia menunjukkan hubungan sederhana kuat antara pemboleh ubah. Manakala nilai R 2 bagi pemboleh ubah kriteria rujukan dan motivasi terhadap tingkah laku komunikasi (CAPS) adalah . 61 yang juga menunjukkan hubungan sederhana kuat. Berdasarkan hasil analisis, institusi pengajian tinggi harus memberi pendedahan yang lebih komprehensif terhadap isu penguasaan kemahiran insaniah supaya meningkatkan kebolehan pelajar dalam pengenalpastian masalah, kekangan dan penglibatan yang mampu menyumbang kepada peningkatan motivasi dalam penyelesaian masalah. Kata kunci: Kemahiran insaniah, graduan, STOPS, SEM, situasi.
Density-functional thermochemistry. II: The effect of the Perdew-Wang generalized-gradient correlation correction

In an earlier paper [A. D. Becke, J. Chem. Phys. 96, 2155 (1992)], Kohn–Sham density‐functional calculations of the total atomization energies of the 55 molecules of the Gaussian‐1 database of Pople and co‐workers [J. Chem. Phys. 90, 5622 (1989); 93, 2537 (1990)] were reported. We found that the local‐spin‐density exchange‐correlation approximation with a ‘‘gradient correction’’ for exchange gave an average deviation from experiment of only 3.7 kcal/mol. In the present work we assess the role of gradient corrections for dynamical correlation, and we enlarge our earlier survey to include 42 atomic and molecular ionization potentials and 8 proton affinities as well. We conclude that gradient corrections for correlation do not improve atomization energies, but are vitally important in electron nonconserving processes such as ionization.
Comparison of Shear Stresses of Different Fluid Flows Arising in the Boundary Layer Theory

The existence of positive solution for the singular second-order nonlinear boundary value problem arising in the boundary layer theory for the strong suction is studied. Then we compared the shear stress of the strong suction with the shear stress of the Homann flow. Also we compared the shear stress of the strong suction with the shear stress of the convergent flow. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.3329/dujs.v62i2. 21975 Dhaka Univ. J. Sci. 62(2): 115-118, 2014 (July)
Applications and New Developments in Fluorescence Spectroscopic Techniques for the Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Abstract Carcinogenic, mutagenic and the toxic nature of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) make them of current interest for environmental monitoring. Recent progress in the use of a fiber optic wave-guide for remote sensing and inexpensive laser sources to enhance sensitivity has made fluorescence techniques rich for PAHs classification and estimation. This is further boosted by multiparametric information e.g., spectral change, intensity, lifetime, polarization etc. of fluorescence and traditional simplicity and speed of the instrument. This versatility, and advances in fluorescence techniques has shown the way for analyzing multicomponent complex PAHs mixture without separation procedures. Current developments on new aspects of these techniques in PAHs analysis are discussed in this review.
Determination of Selected Essential and Non-Essential Metals in Three Types of Teff (Eragrostis tef) Cultivated in Southern Ethiopia

Teff (Eragrostis tef) is used to supply staple food “injera” for many Ethiopians. The present study was aimed toward determining the extent of selected metals that can exist in three types of teff cultivated in selected districts of southern Ethiopia. The level of those metals was determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The optimized wet digestion procedure was evaluated employing a spiking method and an acceptable percentage recovery of (91.1% - 108.9%) has been obtained for metals in the teff. Oven dried 1 g of teff samples were digested using 5 mL of HNO3 and 1 mL of HClO4 at 300°C for 3 hours. The result indicated that the mean concentration of metals (in mg/kg dry weight basis) in teff samples were found to be from 1206.9 to 1768.9 of Ca, 2463.9 to 2554.7 of Mg, 82.6 to 109.9 of Na, 2879 to 3075 of K, 207.4 to 239.5 of Fe, 55.9 to 100.4 of Mn, 27.1 to 87.1 of Zn, 5.4 to 45.5 of Cu and 0.118 to 0.130 of Pb respectively. However, Cd is below the method detection limit. A statistical analysis of variance revealed that there was a significant difference (p ≤ 0.05) between the mineral content in three teff types and teff from the three districts. Red teff had higher essential metal contents except Cu followed by brown teff. Strong positive correlation was recognized between Mg with Ca and K, the rest have moderate or weak correlation. Further study has been done on the mineral contents of similar variety or three types of teff with the soil analysis from different locations.
Nitrogen Levels Influence Biomass, Elemental Accumulations, and Pigment Concentrations in Spinach

ABSTRACT Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) has one of the highest United States per capita consumption rates among leafy vegetable crops, and also ranks second for lutein and β-carotene carotenoid concentration. The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of nitrogen (N) concentration on elemental and pigment accumulation in spinach. Two spinach cultivars (‘Melody’ and ‘Springer F1’) were greenhouse grown in nutrient solution culture under N treatments of 13, 26, 52, and 105 mg L− 1. Leaf tissue biomass increased from 45.6 to 273.2 g plant− 1 and from 127.0 to 438.6 g plant− 1 as N increased from 13 to 105 mg L− 1 for ‘Springer F1’ and ‘Melody’, respectively. Leaf tissue N, phosphorus (P), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) responded to N treatments. Lutein accumulations, expressed on a fresh weight basis, responded quadratically to increasing N treatments for ‘Springer F1’. Maximum lutein values were 110 and 76 μ g g− 1 on a fresh weight basis, and maximum β-carotene values were 85 and 57 μ g g− 1 on a fresh weight basis for ‘Springer F1’ and ‘Melody’, respectively. Interestingly, N levels had a significant effect on carotenoid accumulation in both ‘Springer F1’ and ‘Melody’ when the pigments were expressed on a dry weight basis. Leaf tissue lutein increased from 0.59 to 1.06 mg g− 1 and from 0.59 to 0.90 mg g− 1 on a dry weight basis with increasing N treatments for ‘Springer F1’ and ‘Melody’, respectively. Reporting lutein and β-carotene on both a fresh and dry weight basis may be the most accurate way to express the carotenoid values of spinach.
PRECLINICAL DETECTION OF CHEMOTHERAPY INDUCED LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CANCER COLON BY TRANSTHORACIC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

Background: Cancer colon is one of the most common malignancies which treated by chemotherapy. Cardiotoxicity is one of the most important adverse reactions of chemotherapy, leading to an important increase in morbidity and mortality; it can appear early or late in the course of the disease. Objective: To detect early changes in LV mechanics and to determine if 2D-STE could predict preclinical cardiotoxicity from chemotherapeutic treatment in patients with cancer colon. Patients and methods: The study included 30 patients with cancer colon, age ranged from 36 – 55 years and 20 healthy controls with age ranged from 32 – 55 years. Both groups were matched in age and sex. Clinical evaluation (included full history taking general and local examination) and transthoracic echocardiographic examination (TTE), 2-D speckle tracking echo (2D-STE) were performed to all subjects. Results: 2D-STE showed that apical 2, 3, and 4 chambers longitudinal strain percent as well as Global longitudinal strain (GLS) of the studied patients and controls showed statistically significant difference between controls, pre- and post-chemotherapy. In comparison between control and pre-treatment showed statistically non-significant difference, while comparison between control and post-treatment as well as pre- and post-treatment showed statistically highly significant difference. Conclusion: A substantial impairment of LV systolic function was detecting in cancer colon patients receiving chemotherapy with apparently preserved LV systolic function as evidenced by reduction in global longitudinal strain using two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography.
Comparison Between Electroacupuncture, Detomidine Plus Electroacupuncture And Detomidine Alone For Laparoscopic Surgery In Goats

This study aimed to validate the effectiveness of electroacupuncture (EA), detomidine plus electroacupuncture and detomidine alone for laparoscopy in goats in terms of physiological variables, vital parameters, CBC and pain threshold. Fifteen healthy adult bucks divided into 3 groups (5 bucks/group); (group I) received electroacupuncture at 10 newly selected acupoints, (group II) get electroacupuncture plus detomidine and (group III) administered detomidine alone. The obtained data (M ±SD) were assessed at intervals (0 min.) before induction, (5 min.), (10 min.), (15 min.) and (20 min.) during induction, (30 min.), (45 min.) and (60 min.) throughout surgery and (24 hr) post-surgery, cortisol levels in serum at (0), (24 hr), and (72 hr) throughout laparoscopy. Group (I) showed improvement of the rates of eyelid closure, head and neck relaxation, rumen motility, and tympany. The respiratory rates, the body temperatures and capillary fill times for the three groups were not significantly different. Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, RBCs, Platelets and oxygen saturation (SpO2) were significant. ALT and AST showed no significance. Cortisol and pain threshold showed significant difference. Thus, electroacupuncture could be recommended for goat laparoscopic surgery as it works more potent and achieves sufficient abdominal anaesthesia superior to the other two regimes.
A robust method for determining 1H–15N long‐range correlations: 15N optimized CIGAR‐HMBC experiments

An examination of a variety of common nitrogen‐containing systems was undertaken to optimize parameters for observation of 1H–15N long‐range correlations. Because of the diversity of coupling constants encountered with 1H–15N correlations, a modified accordion‐based sequence was used to provide the best results. Optimization of the values for the accordion delay revealed that a range between 3 and 10 Hz provided the best compromise between detection of weak correlations and loss of signal to T2 processes. Multiple bond correlations were readily detected for each class of compound with the exception of anilines. Correlations within heterocyclic systems revealed some general patterns. In general, stronger correlations were observed from protons to ‘pyrrole‐like’ nitrogens than to the ‘pyridine‐type’ nitrogens of imidazoles and pyrazoles. Very long‐range (four‐ and five‐bond) correlations were routinely observed between methyl groups and the nitrogens of aromatic heterocycles. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Impact of Front Line Demonstration on Yield and Economics of Wheat under North Gujarat Condition

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the second most important cereal crop in India after rice and it contributing substantially to the national food security by providing more than 50% of the calories to the peoples. Globally, it was cultivated on an area of 219 m ha with production of 715.9 million ton in the year 2013. In India, wheat is being cultivated on an area of 30.79 m ha with 98.51 million ton of production and 3.20 t ha -1 of average productivity (Anon, 2017-18). In Gujarat, wheat is an important rabi crop and is grown almost throughout the state with 1.05 million hectares area under cultivation, total production of 3.05 million tonnes and an average yield of 2.89 tonnes per hectare during 2017-18 (Anon. 2017-18).
Do Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Finance Generate Better Financial Performance? A Review and Meta-analysis

Sustainability in business and ESG in finance has entered the mainstream and has generated thousands of research articles that analyze its correlation with financial performance. We surveyed 1,141 primary peer-reviewed papers and 27 meta-reviews (based on ~1,400 underlying studies) published between 2015 and 2020. We reviewed three types of studies: corporate, investor, and thematic (e.g., climate change). An ordinal choice regression model showed that the type of study explains the inconsistent conclusions in prior reviews regarding whether it “pays to be good. ” Our data demonstrates that higher ESG is associated with better financial performance in corporate-focused studies (58% ± 7 of studies were positive). Investor-focused studies find that ESG investing is comparable or preferable to conventional investing in 86% ± 6 of studies (with one in three studies indicating superior performance). Thematic studies were rarely represented in top finance journals, but capture aspects missed by other sustainability research. We found evidence that positive results dominate for recent climate change studies (N=59): 87% and 94% of investor- and corporate-focused studies, respectively, showed neutral/mixed to positive interpretations regarding financial performance. We also employed a Bayesian random effects model to summarize 15 recent, quantitative meta-analyses (covering studies between 1976 and 2018), which estimated a partial correlation coefficient between ESG and financial performance of 0.05 to 0.13. We conclude with six propositions. Some are practical: ESG integration as a strategy appears to perform better than screening or divestment. Others are timely: ESG investing can provide benefits during a social or economic crisis.
Effects of nintedanib in patients with progressive fibrosing ILDs and differing baseline FVC: further analyses of the INBUILD trial

Background: In the INBUILD trial, nintedanib slowed the rate of decline in FVC over 52 weeks vs placebo in subjects with non-IPF progressive fibrosing ILDs. Subjects were required to have an FVC ≥45% predicted at baseline. Aim: To assess the effect of nintedanib on FVC decline in subjects with differing FVC at baseline in the INBUILD trial. Methods: The rate of decline in FVC (mL/year) over 52 weeks was assessed in subgroups by FVC % predicted at baseline (≤50%, >50%–≤70%, >70% predicted). Results: At baseline, in subjects with FVC ≤50% predicted (n=75), >50%–≤70% predicted (n=314) and >70% predicted (n=274), mean (SD) FVC was 1673 (374) mL, 2073 (511) mL and 2806 (739) mL, respectively. In the placebo group, the mean (SE) rate of decline in FVC over 52 weeks was numerically greater in subjects with FVC ≤50% predicted at baseline than in the other subgroups (Figure). The effect of nintedanib vs placebo on reducing the rate of decline in FVC was numerically more pronounced in subjects with FVC >70% predicted at baseline, but the treatment-by-subgroup-by-time interaction p-value did not indicate a differential treatment effect of nintedanib across the subgroups by FVC % predicted (p=0.75). Conclusion: Nintedanib slows the rate of FVC decline in subjects with progressive fibrosing ILDs, irrespective of their degree of FVC impairment at baseline.
Studies on Milk Yield, Milk Composition, Circulating Hormones, Energy Metabolites and Biochemical Parameters during Complete Lactation in Sahiwal Cows

All the major milk constituents are synthesized in the udder from various precursors which are absorbed selectively from the blood. The cow’s diet is the ultimate source of most of material used in milk synthesis, and alteration in the amount and type of food affects both milk yield and composition. Milk is an important source of International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 9 Number 9 (2020) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Poly(dimethyl siloxane) (PDMS) XPS Reference Core Level and Energy Loss Spectra

XPS measurements of poly(dimethyl siloxane) recorded with a SSX-100 spectrometer in standardized experimental conditions are presented: survey scan, high resolution core level spectra as well as the energy loss regions of carbon, oxygen, and silicon peaks are analyzed. This is part of a contract work aiming to record spectra in the very same conditions of some 40 different polymers.
Diffusive Dynamics of Water in the Presence of Homologous Disaccharides: A Comparative Study by Quasi Elastic Neutron Scattering. IV.

The present paper reports on the study of the disaccharides' dynamics in aqueous solutions and discusses the role of their interaction with water, which seems to be responsible for the protective action on biological membranes and tissues. In particular, using QENS (IRIS at ISIS, RAL, U.K.) we compared the quasielastic spectra from three homologous disaccharides (trehalose, maltose, and sucrose) with a hydration of 20 water molecules per each disaccharide molecule. The isotopic substitution method allowed us to study also the dynamics of water in the presence of the disaccharides. Our results show that trehalose is the most effective in slowing down the water dynamics, inducing a more extensive hydration layer.
Cues for the Perception of the Size of Space in Landscapes

Abstract The perception of the size of spaces is not to be confused with the perception of distance. Both are called space perception. A number of attributes or cues is identified that determine the perception of the size of spaces in landscapes as viewed from slides, for instance the height and complexity of walls, the grain of soil texture, the presence of loose elements, brightness and the role of previous experience in a moving observer. Some of these cues are used for estimating distance as well. In the classical psychophysical theory of perception, these attributes were not recognized as cues for space perception, or their effects were called illusions. It is argued that the perception of the size of spaces and the perception of depth or distance are two different mental activities, because either different cues are used or the same cues are used in different ways. The perception of the size of a space is a separate faculty with its own cues, resulting from the integration of information on these cues. Space perception is an integration of the perception of distance and the perception of size.
Psychometric properties of a Spanish version of the 10-item Berger's stigma scale in Colombia: a validation study

Introduction: HIV-related stigma is detrimental to people living with HIV (PLH), and reducing it is essential for achieving an HIV/AIDS-free generation. Abbreviated stigma scales can improve the feasibility of surveys that broadly explore factors affecting PLH. This study tested the psychometric properties of a Spanish translation of the abbreviated 10-item Berger's HIV stigma scale. Methods: We recruited a sample of 105 PLH regularly attending a specialized clinic in Cali, Colombia. English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English back translation was performed of the Berger's 10-item HIV stigma scale. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were carried out to assess its validity. Pre- and post-test reliability (15 days) was estimated with the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: The Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to confirm a two-factor solution with three poor items removed, resulting in a 7-item HIV Stigma Scale. The resulting 7-item HIV stigma scale had a Cronbach's alpha of 0.73 with an ICC of 0.83 (CI 95%: 0.75–0.89). One factor loaded three items related to negative self-image (internalised stigma), and the other four items were related to personalized (enacted) HIV stigma. Both factors were related to depression and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Conclusion: The Spanish translation of the 10-item HIV stigma scale did not perform well due to problems in items 4, 5, and 6. Rather, a modified 7-item version had a good fit with a two-factor loading in which both HIV stigma factors correlated significantly with depression and HIV medication adherence.
Pengaruh Kompensasi, Analisis Jabatan dan Pola Pengembangan Karir Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of compensation, job analysis and career development patterns on employee performance at PT. Angkasa Pura II (Persero) Kualanamu Branch Office. This research uses an associative approach. The population and sample of this research are employees at PT. Angkasa Pura II (Persero) Kualanamu Branch Office Electrical and Mechanical Facility Division totaling 65 people. Data collection techniques used in this study were interviews and questionnaires. Meanwhile, the data analysis technique used multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that partially compensation did not have a significant effect on employee performance. Partially, job analysis has a significant effect on employee performance. Partially, career development patterns have a significant effect on employee performance. Simultaneously compensation, job analysis and career development patterns have a significant effect on employee performance at PT. Angkasa Pura II (Persero) Kualanamu Branch Office.
Epidemiology of annual musculoskeletal injuries among male cricket players in India

Introduction Methodology Results Conclusion References Citation Tables / Figures Corresponding Author Manasa R Rao, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA, Deemed-to-be University), Division of Yoga and Physical Sciences, #19, 'Eknath Bhavan', Gavipuram circle, Kempegowda Nagar, Bengaluru – 560019, INDIA. E Mail ID: mansarao@gmail.com
Synchronous online discussion: teaching English in higher education amidst the covid-19 pandemic

During the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, many educational institutions have adapted various online teaching modes. However, studies exploring the employment of synchronous online discussion for teaching English in higher education context is still limited. This study aimed at investigating EFL university students' perceptions and challenges on the use of synchronous online discussions. Employing virtual observations and semistructured interviews, five Master students of English education study program of a public university in Bandung participated in this study. Data were based on three domains of communication types for e-learning; content-related, planning of tasks and social supports. The findings showed that the students had positive response to the employment of synchronous online discussion. They believed that synchronous online discussion was a good online teaching mode where task negotiation, task planning, opinions, questions and answers can be done easily. In addition, they could improve critical thinking and writing skills as well as get social supports. Meanwhile, poor internet connection and misunderstanding of tasks became the challenge.