Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Teachers’ Dress on Students’ Attitude and Students’ Learning: Higher Education View

Dress which has had the influences on the perceptions of viewers whether students or outsiders, is more than just a wearing. At first instance, the outlook imposes a very positive expectation subjective to the likeliness and behavior pattern of the students. A positive impression ultimately imposes a positive atmosphere of learning toward the students’ mind. How the dress usually influences the learning of students depending on students’ attitude is the prime concern of this study. For validation of ideas, 405 respondents' judgments were justified from eight private universities of Bangladesh through Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling. Depending on their relationship, three hypotheses such as students’ attitude to students’ learning, dress to students’ attitude, and finally dress to students’ learning were strongly supported, with path coefficients of 0.483, 0.533, and 0.425, respectively. These rationalizations finally signify the new mood of appearance in student learning paradigms in context to influential role-playing foundation of teachers into the mind of learners.
Fluoride Content, Cost and Labelling of Commercially Available Toothpastes in Malaysia

The objectives of this study were to document the ingredients of toothpastes that are available in Malaysia and to explore the cost, manufacturers’ recommendations for toothpaste use and their labelling practices. Commercially available toothpastes were identified from online and offline (over-the-counter) markets. An online search was conducted through major online shopping websites in Malaysia. For the offline market, selected major pharmacies, supermarkets, family marts and traditional medicine stores in the Klang Valley area were visited. Relevant information (i.e. the type of fluoride, fluoride concentration, type of abrasive agent, price per item and recommendation for use) on the toothpaste packaging were recorded. Data were analysed descriptively using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. A total of 176 brands of toothpaste were identified in this survey. About 74.57% and 25.43% were indicated for adults and children use respectively. Among these, 47.98% were labelled as fluoridated toothpaste and 50.29% were labelled as non-fluoridated toothpaste. Different units of labelling were used to indicate the presence of fluoride and its concentration. Generally, common abrasive agents used were silica, phosphates and carbonates. The cost of toothpaste per 10g ranged from RM0.10 to RM9.50, with mean of RM1.90 (SD 1.93). Manufacturers’ recommendation of toothpaste use varied with a small proportion following evidence-based recommendations. In conclusion, there were a large variety of toothpastes available in Malaysia. The cost of toothpaste varied greatly across brands. There was a lack of standardisation regarding labelling practices and recommendations of use by the manufactures, which may place the consumers and dental health professionals at a disadvantage.
Acceptability of neonatal circumcision among mothers: A case study of Hatcliff and Rutsanana clinic

The acceptability of neonatal circumcision among mothers at Rutsanana and Hatcliffe clinics in Harare. Background Male Circumcision is regarded as part of an integrated response to HIV prevention. Zimbabwe has not started implementing neonatal male circumcision. The purpose of this study was to identify factors that may facilitate or hinder the acceptance of neonatal circumcision. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 258 pregnant and mothers of newly born babies at Harare City Health department clinics, Rutsanana and Hatcliffe clinics. Data was collected using face to face interviews and group discussions. Data was analyzed using Stat version 12. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate analysis and the chi square test were used to determine the independent association between each variable. Results: There was a significant association between acceptance of neonatal circumcision and knowledge levels. Those with adequate knowledge levels were more likely to accept neonatal male circumcision (OR=2.04, 95% CI; 1.10-3.80), and this was statistical significant, p=0.025. Women with circumcised partners were more likely to have circumcised sons, OR=5.27, 95% CI (2.02 â€“ 13.71) and this was statistically significant, p=0.001 Conclusions All participants thought that the male circumcision for infants and young boys was the best above the age of one with 25% agreeing that they favored the policy of within the first 8 weeks after delivery. The respondents were aware of the benefits of neonatal male circumcision as an HIV prevention strategy though they deferred the decision to circumcise their new born to a later stage.
Intensification of summer precipitation with shorter time-scales in Europe

While daily extreme precipitation intensities increase with global warming on average at approximately the same rate as the availability of water vapor (∼7%/°C), a debated topic is whether sub-daily extremes increase more. Modelling at convection-permitting scales has been deemed necessary to reproduce extreme summer precipitation at local scale. Here we analyze multi-model ensembles and apply a 3 km horizontal resolution model over four regions across Europe (S. Norway, Denmark, Benelux and Albania) and find very good agreement with observed daily and hourly summer precipitation extremes. Projections show that daily extreme precipitation intensifies compared to the mean in all regions and across a wide range of models and resolutions. Hourly and 10 min extremes intensify at a higher rate in nearly all regions. Unlike most recent studies, we do not find sub-daily precipitation extremes increasing much more than 7%/°C, even for sub-hourly extremes, but this may be due to robust summer drying over large parts of Europe. However, the absolute strongest local daily precipitation event in a 20 year period will increase by 10%–20%/°C. At the same time, model projections strongly indicate that summer drying will be more pronounced for extremely dry years.
It Goes Without Saying: The Effects of Intrinsic Motivational Orientation, Leadership Emphasis of Intrinsic Goals, and Audit Issue Ambiguity on Speaking Up

Regulators require auditors to raise significant audit issues and concerns to the attention of audit engagement leadership and requires leadership to encourage such communication. This paper demonstrates, using an experiment and a survey, that audit team members’ willingness to speak up about such issues is associated with their intrinsic motivational orientation. Based on this result, we test whether audit leadership can leverage this relationship to increase speaking up, particularly when audit issues are more ambiguous, by emphasizing intrinsic goals. Results across three additional experiments indicate that auditors whose leaders emphasize intrinsic goals, whether directly or through tone at the top and firm culture, are more likely to speak up than are other auditors. We also find that auditors are more likely to speak up when an audit issue is less versus more ambiguous. We conclude that leadership can fulfill their obligation to encourage upward communication by emphasizing intrinsic versus extrinsic goals, regardless of the level of ambiguity surrounding the audit issue.
The Effect of Metformin on Mortality Among Diabetic Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Abstract Background Most data suggest that cancer patients with diabetes have worse outcomes, which may be reversed with metformin. Metformin might modulate the clinical outcomes of diabetic cancer patients. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis based on published studies over the past five years to summarize the effects of metformin on diabetic cancer patients. Methods We systematically searched for studies that were published over the past five years. Then, we evaluated these studies for inclusion and extracted the relevant data. The summary risk estimates for the association between metformin treatment and all-cause mortality (ACM) and cancer-specific mortality (CSM) were analyzed using random or fixed-effects models. Stratified analyses by cancer site and country were also conducted. Results Based on the 42 studies included in our analysis (37 015 diabetic cancer patients), we found a significant benefit associated with metformin treatment on survival corresponding to 27% and 26% reductions in ACM (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.73, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.68 to 0.79, P < .001) and CSM (HR = 0.74, 95% CI = 0.64 to 0.86, P < .001), respectively. The ACM rates for colorectal cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer showed significant benefits associated with metformin treatment in our stratified analyses by cancer site. Stratified analyses by cancer site also showed a significant reduction in CSM for breast cancer. This association between metformin treatment and reduced CSM for diabetic breast cancer patients was also observed in our country subgroup analyses. Conclusions We found an association between metformin exposure and reduced ACM and CSM in diabetic patients with cancer. Our findings suggest that metformin treatment could be an effective treatment option for diabetic cancer patients.
Characterization of three mineralization styles of the Revenue Au occurrence, Dawson Range, Yukon Territory, Canada : implications for a large-scale, intrusion related system

The Revenue Au occurrence, located in Dawson Range, Yukon, Canada is a complex magmatic-hydrothermal system comprised of at least three styles of mineralization with distinct mineral assemblages and textures, though the paragenic relationship between styles is poorly understood. This integrated field and microanalytical study aims to characterize the styles of mineralization using petrography, mineral chemical analysis, and thermometric methods. Methods applied include SEM-BSE imaging, EMPA analysis of the major and minor chemical compositions of sulfides and sulfarsenides, and LA-ICP-MS analysis of trace elements in major sulfides. The data show that in the Blue Sky Zone of the Revenue granite host rock, style 1 mineralization is divided into an earlier, porphyrylike mineralization stage (Cu-Au) which is later overprinted by a later, epithermal-like (CuAg-Au-Mo) mineralization stage. The breccia-hosted and W-Sn enriched style 2 mineralization (Cu-Au-Mo-W) cross-cuts the early style 1 mineralization, and both early style 1 and style 2 mineralization are cross-cut by diatreme-hosted style 3 mineralization. Additionally, regional quartz-feldspar porphyry dykes are commonly associated with Au mineralization in the Dawson Range. This study shows that at the Revenue location there is evidence that these dykes formed preto synmineralization with respect to late style 1 and style 2 mineralization, suggesting their involvement in the formation of Au mineralization on site.
Study of cutaneous adverse effects of cancer chemotherapy

Background: Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in both developed and developing parts of the world with the disease burden projected to grow exponentially in future. Over the past several decades great advances have been made in the area of cancer chemotherapy. Objectives: To study the various cutaneous adverse events associated with cancer chemotherapy. Methodology: 100 patients diagnosed with cancer attending the departments of a tertiary hospital who underwent chemotherapy and satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in this study. It is a hospital based observational study. All patients were counselled about the study and informed written consent was obtained. Patients were examined before start of chemotherapy treatment and after every cycle of chemotherapy. Data collected was analysed using SPSS version 16.0. Results: In this study, 100 patients including 37 females and 63 males were included in this study. Majority (56%) of the patients belonged to the age group of 41-60 years. The common indications for chemotherapy were carcinoma oropharynx (24%), carcinoma breast (18%), tongue and stomach. Among the cutaneous adverse events noted, hair changes were the most common presentation and were reported in 68 patients. Skin changes were seen in 65 cases, nail changes in 30 cases and mucosal changes in 12 patients. Xerosis (26%) and hyperpigmentation (22%) were the most commonly observed adverse event affecting skin. Cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, 5 fluorouracil, carboplatin, paclitaxel and doxorubicin were the most frequently prescribed chemotherapeutic drugs. Conclusion: Our observations necessitate a joint effort between dermatology and oncology for the early recognition and adequate treatment of the cutaneous adverse effects associated with cancer chemotherapy which may help in reducing morbidity and improving compliance.
Who needs to solve the vegetarian men dilemma?

ABSTRACT Rebranding men’s dietary choices in the mind of the mainstream Australians to include more plant-based options, is a difficult task. Eating meat is a way to satisfy nutritional requirements but also has an embedded symbolism of power to which Australian men are accustomed. Vegetarian men are seen by the majority of the male population and the social discourse surrounding gendered food as betraying the social expectations about masculine behavior despite research showing the need for higher intake of fiber to reduce non-communicable diseases and improve planetary health. Those who have adopted vegetarian diets are exposed to ridicule and may face social isolation because of their unorthodox food choices. In order to reshape the meat consumption of men in Australia, we must recognize the gendered dynamics of dietary choices that associate meat consumption with masculinity. This research examines the power of the current food discourse and social constrains imposed on vegetarian men based on a 2019 survey in Sydney, Australia with 1053 male participants who have different frequencies of meat consumption. The participants were asked to express their opinion about vegetarian dietary choices, and the dominant view is that they provoke non-acceptance and various degrees of aversion. Instead of practicing overt dietary choices, those who embrace vegetarianism prefer to be unidentifiable as such to avoid social prejudice. While individual dislike may change over time, the current mass perception of vegetarianism is of unmanly behavior. A new role for institutions and policies related to public health, environmental wellbeing and use of resources in motivating a greater uptake of plant-based food choices, is also needed.
Microfinance for Wives: Fresh Insights Obtained from a Study of Poor Rural Women in Pakistan

This article identifies why some poor rural women do or do not obtain micro-loans and considers the economic effectiveness of these loans. It draws on primary data collected through interviews and women focus group discussions from four villages of Sindh province in Pakistan. A qualitative approach is adopted to analyze the factors affecting women’s access to micro-loans and their successful use of these loans. It shows that women’s engagement in social networking helps them obtain micro-loans and assists them in using these loans wisely. Furthermore, success in using micro-loans encourages further business entrepreneurship and continuing evolution in social networks. Poor women need to be made aware of the important role that social networking plays in accessing microfinance. Nevertheless, some rural women (and households) are unable to rely on micro-loans to alleviate their poverty. This article highlights demand-side credit issues faced by poor women and the implications of credit supply for their ability to engage in entrepreneurial activity and wealth creation. It emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to the assessment of microfinance taking into account its economic, social and psychological impacts within families, paying particular attention to gender relationships.
PATTERNS OF DISTRESS IN MOTHERS OF NICU ADMISSIONS

Background: Birth of a newborn that requires admission to NICU is stressful and traumatic to the parents. Objective: The present study aimed to determine the patterns of distress in mothers of neonates admitted in NICU and to nd its effects on infantparent relationship. Materials and methods: An interview based cross-sectional study was done in mothers of neonates admitted in Tier 3 NICU for a period of more than 48 hours for a total period of one year. Questions were formulated and levels of distress measured on correlates of depression and anxiety. Scales used were: PSS-NICU, EPDS and GAD-7. ANOVA and regression analysis was used for statistical calculations. Results: Findings of the study revealed physical appearance of the neonate as well as the NICU environment as major stress inducers followed by neonatal characteristics, socio-demography of mothers and family support. Most mothers had anxiety traits whereas 19.9% had depressive traits. Conclusion: Mothers exhibit high levels of stress during their neonate's hospitalisation that is exhibited as both anxiety and depression further hampering adequate care and establishment of infant-mother bond. Early identication of anxiety level has implications for support of mothers during hospitalisation of their newborns.
Perception, Attitude and Practices of Home Birth among Mothers of Under-Five Children in a Migrant Community of Southwest, Nigeria

Homebirth practice and its associated risks have not been adequately explored in Nigeria. This study therefore, investigated perception, attitude and homebirth practices of mothers of under-five children in a Nigerian migrant community. A total of 399 mothers were sampled and data was collected using mixed methods. The average age of the respondents was 32.1+8.8 years, 50% of them had secondary education, 81.5% were housewives and 80% perceived homebirth as safe. A total of 61.9% of the respondents registered for antenatal care. In this study, home delivery practices refer to the involvement skilled attendant (17.2%), monitoring of deliveries (10.7%), cutting umbilical cord with sterilized material (95.7%), birth timing (36.7%) and provision for referral (5.3%). Factors influencing preference for homebirth included economic status, time the labor started, health workers’ attitude, cultural belief and distance to health facility. The study found that homebirth among the target population lacked the involvement of skilled birth attendants. Thus, community engagement and awareness on the importance of having a skilled attendant during home birth is highly recommended.
Marketability, profitability, and profit-loss sharing: evidence from sharia banking in Indonesia

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyze marketability constructed from market share and concentration and to test its effect on the profitability and the mediation effects of profit‒loss sharing under stewardship theory. Design/methodology/approach This research employs data of financial statements published by ten sharia commercial banks listed in the Indonesia Financial Services Authority during the period 2011–2016. The data are analyzed into path analysis model using multiple mediators. Findings The result reveals that sharia banks’ marketability in Indonesia tends to be low. Based on the test of significance through Partial Least Square, it is found that marketability has a positive effect on the level of profitability, indicating that market share and concentration of sharia banks positively lead the change on the level of Return on Asset and Return on Equity. This paper further identifies the mediation effects emerged through mudharabah and musharakah. The results point out that mudharabah has a partial effect and musharakah has a competitive effect on the relationship between market share and profitability. Practical implications This paper can be a decision-maker for Central Bank and Financial Services Authority for encouraging sharia banks to enhance the power market through the mode of finances with profit‒loss sharing. Originality/value The growth of sharia banks is currently becoming highlight of the literature of sharia banks. This paper provides insights into stewardship theory that sharia banking management provides the concept of the alignment of interest.
Phenol Adsorption in Water by Granular Activated Carbon from Coconut Shell

Phenol adsorption by granular activated carbon from coconut shell was studied in batch experiments under various initial phenol concentrations. Adsorption equilibrium was reached within 4 hours. The characteristics of the phenol adsorption process onto granular activated carbon from coconut shell were studied by adsorption isotherm modeling, analysis that uses fluorescence spectroscopy, in addition to measuring nanoparticle size and volume distribution by a Zetasizer Nano. The Langmuir isotherm model best fits the phenol adsorption onto granular activated carbon from coconut shell, and the maximum adsorption capacities for unsterilized and sterilized types were found to be 17.54 mg/g and 13.70 mg/g, respectively. The excitation-emission matrix results showed that the humic-like substance’s peaks almost completely disappear post-adsorption. It was also found that the nanoparticle size distribution shifted from ranges of 0.72–1.74 nm in raw water to 45.66–726.73 nm and 57.08–1068.47 nm post-adsorption in unsterilized and sterilized water samples, respectively, suggesting that phenol adsorption had occurred. This study shows that low-cost coconut shell–based activated carbon demonstrated good removal capability and hence can be used as a new adsorbent material on large scale.
Optimizing sowing window and cultivar choice can boost China’s maize yield under 1.5 °C and 2 °C global warming

Climate change, with increased temperatures and varied rainfall, poses a great challenge to food security around the world. Appropriately assessing the impacts of climate change on crop productivity and understanding the adaptation potential of agriculture to climate change are urgently needed to help develop effective strategies for future agriculture and to maintain food security. In this study, we studied future maize yield changes under 1.5 °C (2018–2037) and 2 °C (2044–2063) warming scenarios and investigated the adaptation potential across China’s Maize Belt by optimizing the sowing date and cultivar using the APSIM-Maize model. In comparison to the baseline scenario, under the 1.5 °C and 2 °C warming scenarios, we found that without adaptation, maize yields would increase in the relatively cool regions with a single-cropping system but decrease in other regions. However, in comparison with the baseline scenario, under the 1.5 °C and 2 °C warming scenarios with adaptation, maize yields would increase by 11.1%–53.9% across the study area. Across the maize belt, compared with the baseline scenario, under warming of 1.5 °C, the potential sowing window would increase by 2–17 d, and under warming of 2 °C, this sowing window would increase by 4–26 d. The optimal sowing window would also be significantly extended in the regions with single-cropping systems by an average of 10 d under the 1.5 °C warming scenario and 12 d under the 2 °C warming scenario. Late-maturing cultivar achieved higher yield than early-middle maturing cultivars in all regions except the north part of Northeast China. Adjusting the sowing date by increasing growth-period precipitation contributed more (44.5%–96.7%) to yield improvements than shifting cultivars (0%–50.8%) and climate change (−53.1% to 23.0%) across all maize planting regions except in the wet southwestern parts of the maize belt. The differences among the maize planting regions in terms of high adaptation potential provide invaluable information for policymakers and stakeholders of maize production to set out optimized agricultural strategies to safeguard the supply of maize.