Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
How empathy and social entrepreneurial self-efficacy interact to affect social entrepreneurial intention: A polynomial regression with response surface analysis

Research background: Previous studies have argued that empathy (EMP) is an important factor that enhances individuals’ intention to engage in social business. However, the effect of this factor on social entrepreneurial intention (SEI) is unclear (Ukil et al., 2023). Also, although numerous studies have explored the individual impacts of EMP and social entrepreneurial self-efficacy (SES) on SEI, there is a notable scarcity of research that delves into the combined influence of these two predictor variables on the intention to engage in social business. Purpose of the article: This study proposes that EMP does not only individually affect, but also interacts with other factors to influence the intention to start a social business. Therefore, this study aims to investigate how EMP and SES interact to promote SEI. Methods: Based on a survey dataset of 409 respondents in Vietnam, this study employed polynomial regression with response surface analysis to examine the complementary, balance, and imbalance effects of EMP and SES on SEI. Findings & value added: This study's results suggest complementary effects between EMP and SES on SEI. Specifically, this study finds that when EMP and SES are balanced at higher levels, SEI is higher, and when their imbalance increases in either direction, SEI is lower. In addition, this study finds that the degree of SEI is higher when individuals have high SES with low EMP compared to the other way round. The findings of this study enhance our understanding of the complexity of motivation and how it affects SEIs, revealing the complex interaction between EMP and SES in shaping these intentions within a multidimensional motivational framework.
Glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) study of Dhauliganga basin in the Himalaya

Abstract Numerous glacial lakes are forming in high-altitude regions worldwide due to rise in temperature. Some of them may burst i.e. Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) may occur causing loss of lives, properties and infrastructures in downstream areas. Thus, GLOF study is necessary to understand its threat and save or minimise the imminent losses. In the present study, the highest dangerous glacial lake of Dhauliganga basin in the Himalaya has been considered with a view to estimate the GLOF hydrograph just downstream of the lake and the routed GLOF hydrograph near Dhauliganga Stage-I Dam. The Glacial lake L2 (Latitude 30o26′45″ E and Longitude 80o23′16″ N) is the highest potentially dangerous lake, whose maximum surface area was 132,300 m2 acquired on 16 September 2009. GLOF has been simulated for Glacial lake L2 for its maximum volume 2 × 106 m3, by the model prepared with the help of hydraulic software such as HEC-RAS. Results by the model have been compared with the results got by the popular empirical formulae. In average condition, the GLOF hydrograph peak just downstream of Glacial lake L2 is 2,021 cumec and the same is 4,272 cumec in worst condition. The GLOF hydrograph has been routed from Glacial lake L2 to Dhauliganga Stage-I Dam covering a distance around 72 km. In average condition, routed GLOF hydrograph peak near Dhauliganga Stage-I Dam including 100-year return period flood 1,700 cumec is 3,047 cumec at 2 h 01 min and the same is 3,253 cumec at 1 h 46 min in worst condition.
RESPONSE OF MAIZE CULTIVARS TO FOLIAR APPLICATION OF ORGANIC AND NANO-COMPOUND NPK FERTILIZERS

The experiment proceeded in the Telafer site during the year 2022, with two seasons (spring and autumn) to study two maize (Zea mays L.) cultivars (Furat and Dijla) and eight levels of fertilizers (control treatment, 120 kg N15P15K15 ha-1 of traditional compound fertilizer, 1.5 and 3 g liter-1 of N20P20K20 nano fertilizer, 1 and 2 ml liter-1 of Optimum Plus organic fertilizer, 1.5g liter-1 of N20P20K20 nano fertilizer + 1 ml liter-1 of organic fertilizer, and 3 g liter-1 of N20P20K20 nano fertilizer + 2ml liter-1 of organic fertilizer) on yield traits of the maize grain. The research employed a randomized complete block design (RCBD) using the s p li t-pl o t system, with the cultivars placed in the main plots, and the fertilizers in the secondary plots. Results indicated that the Furat cultivar excelled in all yield trai t s in the two seasons, except for the weight of the cob and the w e ig h t of 500 g r a i n s in the autumn season; cultivar Dijla was superior in the biological yield for the two seasons. As for the fertilizers, the treatment 2ml L-1 of the organic fertilizer achieved the highest rate in all studied traits for both seasons, except for the traits cob weight and biological yield, where the treatment was superior in 3 g L-1 of the N20P20K20 nanofertilizer. The interaction showed significant differences in all studied traits of maize in both seasons.
Insecticides resistance profile of Anopheles mosquitoes from three different localities in Sudan savannah region of Kano state Nigeria

Malaria remains a significant public health and development challenge. The African region shoulders the heaviest malaria burden. Nigeria accounts for around 27% of the global burden of malaria. The majority of malaria endemic countries in sub-Saharan Africa have seen a rapid increase in insecticide resistance, which is expected to seriously jeopardise the effectiveness of vector control efforts and cause a rebound in disease cases. Larval collection was conducted in three localities in Kano south (Wudil, Garko and Bunkure) of Kano State, Nigeria between August, September and October 2019 and January, February and March, 2020 in rainy and dry seasons respectively. Following which, adult female mosquitoes were morphologically identified and utilised in insecticides bioassay using permethrin 0.75%, deltamethrin 0.05%, bendiocarb 0.1%, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) 4%. This study provides information on insecticides resistance profile of Anopheles mosquitoes which may be considered in mosquito vector control strategy in Sudan savannah region of Kano state Nigeria .
Didymium arenosum, a myxomycete new to science from the confluence of deserts in northwestern China

A new myxomycete species, Didymium arenosum, was described based on morphological evidence and phylogenetic analyses. The species was discovered in the arid region at the confluence of the Badain Jaran desert and Tengger desert on the leaves of Betula platyphylla and was cultivated in a moist chamber culture. Morphologically, the species is distinguished by the greenish-yellow calcium carbonate crystals on the surface and the spores covered with small warts, some of which are connected into a short line. A phylogenetic analysis of D. arenosum strongly supports its classification as a separate clade. The spore to spore agar culture of D. arenosum requires 23 days, and this study provides a detailed description of its life cycle.
re-Cellular proliferation rate and insulin-like growth factor binding protein (IGFBP)-2 and IGFBP-3 and estradiol receptor alpha expression

Mammary ductal morphogenesis during prepuberty occurs mainly in response to insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and estradiol stimulation. Dairy heifers infected with gastrointestinal nematodes have reduced IGF-1 levels, accompanied by reduced growth rate, delayed puberty onset, and lower parenchyma-stroma relationship in their mammary glands. Immunohistochemical studies were undertaken to determine variations in cell division rate, IGF-1 system components, and estradiol receptors (ESR) during peripubertal development in the mammary glands of antiparasitic-treated and untreated Holstein heifers naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodes. Mammary biopsies were taken at 20, 30, 40, and 70 wk of age. Proliferating cell nuclear antigen immunolabeling, evident in nuclei, tended to be higher in the parenchyma of the glands from treated heifers than in those from untreated. Insulin-like growth factor binding proteins (IGFBP) type 2 and type 3 immunola-beling was cytoplasmic and was evident in stroma and parenchyma. The IGFBP2-labeled area was lower in treated than in untreated heifers. In the treated group, a maximal expression of this protein was seen at 40 wk of age, whereas in the untreated group the labeling remained constant. No differences were observed for IGFBP3 between treatment groups or during development. Immunolabeling for α ESR (ESR1) was evident in parenchymal nuclei and was higher in treated than in untreated heifers. In the treated group, ESR1 peaked at 30 wk of age and then decreased. These results demonstrate that the parasite burden in young heifers negatively influence mammary gland development, affecting cell division rate and parameters related to estradiol and IGF-1
Arctic plant migration by 2100: Comparing predictions with observations

Dahl Winters: Arctic Plant Migration by 2100: Comparing Predictions With Observations (Under the direction of Dr. Aaron Moody) Nowhere are the consequences of climate change greater than in the Arctic. The Arctic Climate Impact Assessment (ACIA, 2004) synthesized the potential impacts of climate change to Arctic ecosystems, including vegetation changes projected for 2100 using the BIOME4 dynamic vegetation model. In my research I synthesized empirical data from 30 studies of Arctic vegetation responses to climate change, and compared these data to the ACIA projected vegetation distribution for 2100. A general agreement between observed and projected changes was found, with exceptions due to regional variability and geographic clustering of the empirical data. There exist large areas of Siberia east of the Taymyr Peninsula and the Arctic Peninsula without empirical data, but are projected to undergo expansive change. Likewise, geographically limited empirical data have been published for large areas with no projected change in central Siberia and in the Yukon and Northwest Territories, Canada. iii Acknowledgements I dedicate this thesis to my husband, Loren Winters, for his endless love and support throughout the three and a half years I have worked on my degree. He has been the light at the end of my thesis tunnel, the lifter of my spirits, and my constant reminder of the joys that await me when I finish. I would also like to thank my advisor, Aaron Moody, for continuing to offer advice and support to me throughout all my years of study, as well as Bob Peet, Pat Gensel, for providing me with support, direction, and guidance. I also want to acknowledge Jack Weiss for instilling in me a healthy respect for statistics despite my constant battles with R, and Conghe Song, Michael Emch, and Jun Liang for introducing me to the worlds of remote sensing, GIS, and model programming. This thesis exists in large part because of their contributions to my graduate education. If I could, I would also express my appreciation to all the young trees in the remote wildernesses of the Arctic forest-tundra ecotone that have served as the inspiration for this thesis. Year after year, they persevere in the face of harsh and lonely conditions, if only to make a minute increment of growth and progress. I am grateful my thesis progress has not been that slow in its maturation.
Impedance Modeling of Common Mode Ferrite Chokes Using Transmission Line Theory

An impedance model, based on transmission line theory, is introduced for common mode ferrite chokes. The proposed model takes into account the geometrical properties of the choke, the distribution of electromagnetic fields within the core material and the impact of the measurement setup. The validity of the model was tested through numerical simulations. As a practical application, the model was applied to estimate the complex permeability of manganese zinc (MnZn) and nickel zinc (NiZn) cores from impedance measurements, resulting in a range of values compatible with those reported in other works.
Working Paper Series Liquidity buﬀers and open-end investment funds: containing outﬂows and reducing ﬁre sales

Using a sample of open-end corporate bond funds domiciled in the euro area, we exploit the COVID-19 market turmoil in March 2020 to examine two channels through which liquidity buﬀers can reduce procyclicality in the investment fund sector. First, we ﬁnd that liquidity buﬀers reduced outﬂows during March 2020 only to a limited extent. Second, we ﬁnd that funds entering the crisis with higher liquidity buﬀers were less likely to involve in cash hoarding and more likely to use cash buﬀers to meet outﬂows. Our results suggest that higher liquidity buﬀers can reduce procyclicality primarily through supporting the liquidity management strategies employed by fund managers.
In vitro antibacterial activity of antiretroviral drugs on key commensal bacteria from the human microbiota

Introduction Antiretroviral therapy has improved life expectancy in HIV-infected patients. However, people living with HIV under antiretroviral therapy are at higher risks of developing chronic complications and acquiring multidrug resistant bacteria than healthy population. These factors have been associated with shifts in gut microbiome composition and immune activation. It is unclear how antiretroviral drugs affect gut microbiota composition, but it has been observed that antiretroviral treatment is not able to fully restore gut health after HIV infection. Additionally, some antiretroviral drugs have shown antibacterial activity suggesting that these drugs could have a direct impact on the human microbiome composition. Methods We determined the in vitro antibacterial activity of 16 antiretroviral drugs against a set of key clinically relevant and human commensal bacterial strains. Results Our results demonstrate that 5 antiretroviral drugs have in vitro antibacterial activity against gut and vaginal human commensal bacteria. Zidovudine has antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Prevotella bivia, abacavir against Gardnerella vaginalis, efavirenz against G. vaginalis and P. bivia and bictegravir against Enterococcus spp. and G. vaginalis. Moreover, we describe for the first time that elvitegravir has antibacterial activity against G. vaginalis and P. bivia and, most importantly, against vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus spp. and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains with MIC values of 4-16 and 4 µg/mL, respectively showing high level of effectiveness against the tested multidrug-resistant bacteria. Discussion Our results underscore that some antiretroviral drugs may influence the human microbiota composition. In addition, we report the potential use of elvitegravir to treat multidrug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria warranting the need of clinical studies to repurpose this antiretroviral drug.
The knowledge and attitude on pain management and their associated factors among nursing students at the school of nursing, Vavuniya

Background: Pain control in patients is important as untreated pain impede their response to treatments and negatively affect their quality of life. Optimal pain management requires adequate knowledge, positive attitudes, and competent pain assessment measures. Nurses are key players and have an essential role in pain management. Applying nursing roles requires that nursing students attain adequate knowledge about pain, its management, and positive attitudes towards it.Aim/s: To assess the knowledge and attitudes on pain management and their associated factors among nursing students in the School of Nursing, Vavuniya.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with the total study population of second-year (n=97) and third-year nursing students (n=43) at the School of Nursing, Vavuniya. The study was conducted using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire that included the modified Ferrell and McCaffery (2012) Knowledge and Attitude Survey Regarding pain (KASRP). Data were described using descriptive statistics, and associations were assessed using the Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis tests. Significance was set as p<0.05. The ethical clearance was obtained from the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.Results: The response rate was 97%. The majority belonged to the age group between 23-25 years (n=112, 80.0%). The mean age was 23.7 years (SD +1.102). Majority were female (n=135, 96%), Sinhalese (n=107, 76%) and Buddhist (n=98, 70%). Most of the students had “poor” knowledge on pain management (n=98, 70%) and had “fair” attitudes (n=98, 70%). “Good” attitudes were reported by 7% (n=10) of the students. The median of the total correct answers for knowledge was 13 (IQR=5) out of 30 questions, and the median attitude score was 8 (IQR=4) out of 15 questions. The year of study and additional study of reference materials were significantly related to knowledge and attitudes towards pain management (p<0.01). Conclusion: The overall knowledge among nursing students on pain management was “poor”, and most had fair attitudes towards pain management. Pain management education needs to be strengthened, and positive attitudes should be cultivated through curricular reforms in nursing education.
A contemporary update on cancer and takotsubo syndrome

Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is characterized by a transient left ventricular systolic dysfunction, burdened by significant acute and long-term mortality and morbidity. The prognosis of TTS, especially in the long-term, is influenced by both non-cardiovascular (non-CV) and CV comorbidities, among which cancer is one of the most common. The presence of a malignancy is proven to be associated with higher mortality in TTS. Moreover, a number of anticancer treatments has been reported to possibly cause TTS as a form of cardiotoxicity, even though clearcut associations are lacking. The aim of this narrative review is to sum up contemporary knowledge on the association of cancer and TTS, addressing unmet needs and practical implications. The importance of a close collaboration between cardiologists and oncologists is herein highlighted, both to allow an adequate management of the acute TTS phase, and to actively and safely return to the oncologic management once the acute setting is resolved.
Impact of Emotional Labor and Positive Psychological Capital on the Turnover Intention of Nurses Caring for Patients with COVID-19: A Descriptive Survey Study

Nurses’ turnover intention has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Emotional labor is reportedly high among nurses in Korea, and a positive psychological capital can help reduce turnover intention. This cross-sectional study investigated the factors influencing turnover intention in nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Survey data were collected from 155 nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 at a university hospital in South Korea in March 2022. Self-reported and paper-based questionnaires on emotional labor, positive psychological capital, and turnover intention were employed. The mean values for emotional labor, positive psychological capital, and turnover intention were 54.52/80, 58.03/90, and 38.92/50, respectively, and 77.8% of nurses reported planning to quit working. Turnover intention correlated with emotional labor (r = 0.17; p=0.041) and had no significant relationship with positive psychological capital. Sex (β = 0.24; p=0.003) and emotional labor (β = 0.18; p=0.019) affected turnover intention, with 9% explanatory power. Female nurses caring for patients with COVID-19 had a higher turnover intention than male nurses. Finally, the higher the emotional labor of nurses caring for patients with COVID-19, the higher the turnover intention. To reduce the turnover intention of nurses, hospitals need to help them enhance their emotional labor and positive psychological capital by establishing measures such as emotional coaching programs or psychological capital interventions.
A 15-Year Analysis of Surface Ozone Pollution in the Context of Hot Spells Episodes over Poland

Analysis of summertime temperature characteristics and ozone exposure indexes were carried out for eight locations in Poland for a 15-year period (1997–2011). The number of days with the maximum temperature exceeding 25°C and 30°C was calculated for each year. The analysis covered the 8-hour running average and daily maximum of near surface ozone concentrations. Also, the accumulated exposure when ozone concentrations were above 120 μg/m3 (AOT60) was calculated as a diagnostic indicator of adverse health effects for each year. Although high ozone concentrations are associated with hot temperatures, the exposure to values higher than 120 μg /m3 is correlated with the length of the hot weather period rather than with the occurrence of days with extremely high temperatures. In most cases the elevated ozone concentrations occurred during days when the maximum temperature was higher than 24°C. Episodes of very high ozone concentrations, exceeding 180 μg /m3, were not associated with heat wave periods at analysed locations.
Analysis of a Cohort of 165 Pediatric Patients with Human Bocavirus Infection and Comparison between Mono-Infection and Respiratory Co-Infections: A Retrospective Study

Introduction: Human Bocavirus (HBoV) is mainly associated with respiratory tract infections. However, its role as respiratory pathogen is not fully understood for a high co-infection rate in symptomatic patients and a significant HBoV detection rate in asymptomatic subjects. This study aimed to describe a large cohort of children with HBoV infection and to compare HBoV mono-infection and co-infections. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed data from 165 children admitted to Meyer Children’s Hospital IRCCS from March 2022 to March 2023 with the diagnosis of HBoV infection, detected using Reverse Transcription qPCR from nasal swabs. Thereafter, we compared patients with HBoV mono-infection (Group A) and those with HBoV co-infections (Group B) in terms of disease severity, established by the length of stay (LOS), the requirement of Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and advanced respiratory support (ARS). Results: The median age was 1.5 years; 80% of patients presented with respiratory symptoms. The discharge rate from the emergency department (ED) within 24 h was 42.4%. Most cases (57.6%) were hospitalized, and 7.3% were admitted to PICU due to respiratory failure. Group A comprised 69 patients, and Group B 96 children (95% viral co-infections, 2% bacterial, 3% viral and bacterial). Group A and Group B were similar in hospitalization rate but differed significantly in LOS (median 3 vs. 5 days) and requirement of PICU admission (0 vs. 12 patients, p < 0.001). Patients with a respiratory disease history (17.5%) showed significantly longer LOS and more necessity of inhaled bronchodilator therapy. Conclusions: HBoV should be considered a relevant respiratory pathogen especially in viral co-infections. Patients with HBoV co-infections have a higher risk of necessitating advanced respiratory support with more PICU admission and longer LOS; a previous respiratory disease puts them at a higher risk of longer hospitalization.