Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Mindfulness-Based Intervention Effects on Substance Use and Relapse Among Women in Residential Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial With 8.5-Month Follow-Up Period From the Moment-by-Moment in Women’s Recovery Project

Supplemental digital content is available in the text. ABSTRACT Objective We tested the efficacy of Moment-by-Moment in Women’s Recovery (MMWR), a mindfulness training program adapted for ethnoculturally diverse women with complex social and clinical histories in residential treatment for substance use disorder, on substance use and relapse outcomes. Methods Participants were randomized to MMWR (n = 100; 60% Hispanic/Latina, 18% non-Hispanic Black) or the attention control condition, Neurobiology of Addiction (n = 100; 56% Hispanic/Latina, 21% non-Hispanic Black). Substance use outcomes (days until first use, days of use, and relapse status: abstained, lapsed, relapsed) were obtained from interviewer-assisted timeline followback for an 8.5-month follow-up period spanning the intervention start through the 6-week intervention period and 7 months after the intervention ended. Results An intent-to-treat survival analyses showed that time delay to first marijuana use favored MMWR (hazard ratio = 0.44, 95% confidence interval = 0.20–0.98, p = .049) with a medium-to-large effect size. In negative binomial hurdle models, the MMWR group showed fewer days of marijuana use at 3.5 months (B = −1.71, SE = 0.79, incidence rate ratio = 0.18, p = .030) and a trend at 7 months after the intervention (B = −0.90, standard error = 0.55, incidence rate ratio = 0.41, p = .10). For marijuana, mindfulness practice time during the intervention predicted time delay to first use (B = 0.28, p = .006) and total abstinence days (B = 0.34, p = .002) across the 7 months after MMWR. No other substance use outcomes showed differential response to MMWR relative to controls. Only in MMWR, number of study intervention sessions attended (dose) correlated with a greater length of time to alcohol intoxication (r = .48, p < .001), fewer days of alcohol intoxication (r = −.24, p = .020), and greater improvement in mindfulness skills (r = .61, p < .01). Conclusions MMWR added to an ongoing intensive residential treatment program serving vulnerable women is protective against marijuana use but no other substance use outcomes. Mindfulness practice time predicted a delay in time to first marijuana use. MMWR class attendance, an indicator of intervention dose, appears protective of alcohol intoxication at follow-up; thus, extended MMWR exposure might be useful.
Using faith-based organisations to promote mental health education to underserved populations in Jamaica

Objective: The under-utilisation of mental health services by populations because of inadequate mental health education by community leaders and the public is of concern. The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of brief 1-day workshops in educating the public about mental health. Design: Quantitative pre–post evaluation. Setting: Community-based mental health workshops in urban Jamaica. Method: A survey on awareness of mental health resources was completed by 39 community leaders. In addition, 204 participants, who attended three 1-day public educational workshops, anonymously completed evaluations of workshop objectives including met expectations, stimulated learning, and workshop strengths and weaknesses. Of these participants, 157 completed pre–post workshop evaluations to identify subjective improvements in knowledge and competency. Results: Almost 60% of community leaders reported being in regular contact with persons who expressed poor emotional well-being, but typically only referred 25%–30% for mental health counselling. The workshops on mental health education, facilitated by faith-based organisations, were well subscribed by the public and most participants rated them favourably. Significantly more participants reported satisfaction with the workshops on Parenting Practices compared to Workplace Wellness (p < .05). Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests revealed higher mean scores overall on post-workshop evaluation indicating gain in knowledge and competency; mean pre-test score, 3.26 (0.77), and post-test, 4.38 (0.48), p < . 000. Conclusion: One-day mental health education workshops met public expectations and resulted in subjective gains in knowledge and competency. Research is needed to clarify the specific benefits of using public education workshops supported by faith-based organisations to promote mental health.
The impact of mandatory IFRS adoption on earnings management: Evidence from Morocco: A multinomial logit approach

The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether the transition to IAS/IFRS deters or facilitates greater earnings management (Earnings smoothing), and assess the level of earnings management according to the accounting standards applied by companies listed on the Moroccan stock market. To achieve this goal, a logistic regression model is proposed to explain the effect of IFRS adoption in the Moroccan context. A quantitative study is carried out using a sample of 74 firms listed in the Casablanca Stock Exchange over a period of five years (2010-2015). As a result, we find convincing evidence that the implementation of IFRS contributed to less earnings management compared to the local accounting standards. This study should be of interest to regulators and policymakers as they are expected to assess the impacts of adopting IFRS.
Stability Assessment of Zoned Earth Dam under Water Particles Fluidity Effect: Hemren Dam as Case Study

Recently the numerical modeling using finite element method is take into account as a very effective tool to investigate the desired behavior of structures in geotechnical engineering. Earth dams are a water retention structures that are normally wide constructed around the world due to its significant features. These structures may be failed due to exposure to an earthquake and this will result in disaster. The main objective of this study is to assess the slope stability and the seismic response of an earthen dam. Since the matter of seismic response is still have a considerable lack of information for earth dams as a unique structure. Hemren zoned earth dam that is located in Diyala governorate, northeast of Iraq that considered as an active seismic zone has been considered as case study. Numerical modeling has been done in this study using Geo studio software. Factor of safety was calculated with different water levels in order to evaluate the dam safety with different operation water level. The excited earthquake is Elcentro while three values of peak ground acceleration were used which are 0.2, 0.25 and 0.3 g and the duration time is scaled to 10 seconds. In addition, three key points (at the core, the shell and the foundation) that represent the dam construction material are used to evaluate the dynamic response within the dam body. The results revealed that the factor of safety is increased when the water level is increase, but in the increasing in the magnitude of factor of safety with water depths of (10 and 15) m was more than the other depth. The zone of the dam core shows a negative pore water pressure value. That leads to an increasing in effective stress at the core of the dam.
Single-Event Transient Response of Vertical and Lateral Waveguide-Integrated Germanium Photodiodes

Pulsed-laser-induced single-event current measurements on two geometries of waveguide-integrated germanium photodiodes were conducted over a range of operating voltages to examine the impact of photodiode geometry on the transient response. Vertical p-i-n photodiodes exhibit transients with a duration that is relatively independent of the operating voltage, while the transient duration in lateral p-i-n photodiodes depends on the operating voltage. Furthermore, the experimental measurements facilitate identification of device dimensions that impact the transient response. These results can be used to identify potential radiation mitigation strategies for photodiodes operating in a radiation environment. Understanding the implications of design choices is critical for designing integrated photonic systems that balance system performance with tolerance for radiation degradation.
Fault detection and diagnosis of linear bearing in auto core adhesion mounting machines based on condition monitoring

This study aims to increase machine reliability thereby preventing product defects from adhesive dispense and slider attachment by a fault detection and diagnostic technique. The experiment was set up to investigate the vibration signal and motor current. Six fault conditions of a linear bearing were set up. The approaches, including spectrum analysis, crest factor, and analysis of variance, are used for data analysis. It was found that the spectrum analysis was suitable for classifying the frequency domains and the statistics tool was successful in measuring the current. Fault detection and diagnosis results can forecast the status of the linear bearings.
Digital competences and skills as key factors between connectedness and tolerance to diversity on social networking sites: Case study of social work graduates on Facebook

Social networking services are becoming parallel socialization universes. In these digital contexts, people tend to connect with others who share their perspectives and opinions about the world. Emerging voices are warning about the growing homophily resulting from these forms of socialization, which can have a negative impact on tolerance to diversity and the quality of social capital. Relational approach disciplines such as social work can provide digital skills and competences to improve the manner in which these services are used. In this article, the authors analyse how patterns of connectedness among social work graduates affect tolerance to diversity and social capital. A sample of 126 social work graduates was analysed to assess their connectedness patterns on Facebook. Participants were also asked about their digital competences and skills in order to know how these variables can mediate the achievement of tolerance to diversity and social capital. Results show that higher connectedness, when social work graduates have digital skills on Facebook, leads to higher tolerance to diversity and social capital. In order to counteract homophily, social workers must encourage users to acquire digital skills thus increasing tolerance for diversity.
Physical Attributes of Different Cuts of Tomatoes during Hot Air Drying

Different cuts of tomato, such as slices, wedges, quarters, halves, were dehydrated in a forced air drier. Effect of Inherent moisture levels (10 and 30%) in the drying tomato on the attributes such as color, texture, shrinkage and appearance was evaluated. This was done as there is a growing market preference for dried tomatoes with intermediate moisture values (10 and 30%). The variations in the moisture levels were brought about by varying the duration of drying. Duration of drying was respectively 397, 450, 850, 1310 minutes for slices, wedges, quarters and halves. Water activity was the least in slices (0.492) compared to the rest (0.655 to 0.690). Rehydration ratio of different cuts of dry tomato ranged between 15.4 and 21.5 g H2O/10 g DM. Shrinkage in dehydrated tomato having 10% and 30% moisture ranged respectively from 14.4 to 29.2 mm and 12.9 to 28.3 mm. The color values (L, a, b,) suggest that dehydrated tomato slices had superior color appeal. Considering the different parameters that were studied the tomato slices were found to lend themselves best to dehydration in a forced air dryer when compared to other cuts.
Effectiveness of Photon-initiated Photoacoustic Streaming in Root Canal Models With Different Width or Taper

Background: To evaluate the sterilization effect of photon-initiated photoacoustic streaming (PIPS) in different widths or different tapers root canal systems.Methods: Artificial root canal samples (n=480) were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=160/group). The canals were prepared into size #10/. 02, #25/. 02 or #25/. 06. Four different irrigation solutions were activated with conventional needle irrigation (CNI) or laser-activated irrigation (LAI). Bacterial suspensions and biofilms were assessed with adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP) assay kit and fluorescent microscopy.Results: When the root canal taper is 0.02, size #10 with LAI had a significant reduction of the bacteria than #25 with CNI (P < .05). When the apical width is 25, taper 0.02 with LAI had a significant reduction of the bacteria than taper 0.06 with CNI (P < .05). 5.25% NaOCl attained superior antibacterial and bacteriostatic effects as compared to the other irrigants, followed by 2% NaOCl. 2% and 5.25% NaOCl combined with PIPS can effectively enhance the long-term antibacterial effect of root canal after incubation for 6 hours.Conclusions: Compared with CNI, PIPS have stronger ability to remove bacteria in root canals with a small preparation width and a small taper. PIPS with 2% and 5.25% NaOCl can have superior antibacterial and bacteriostatic effects.
Adaptability Features, Proactivity, and Change Readiness: An Empirical Investigation of Public Sector Organisations

This study examined the mediating role of proactivity in the effects of five adaptability features (i.e. work stress coping, creativity, dealing with uncertainty, training and learning, and interpersonal adaptability) on employees’ change readiness. A total of 379 employees of public sector organisations in Malaysia participated in the study. Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) was employed to analyse the proposed model. The results indicate that out of the five adaptability features, three (dealing with uncertainty, training and learning, and interpersonal adaptability) significantly predict proactivity. Proactivity was also found to mediate the effects of these three adaptability features on change readiness. This paper contributes to the change readiness literature by identifying proactivity as mediator in the relationship between adaptability features and change readiness, which has received relatively scant attention. Practical and theoretical contributions are discussed.
Are Work Attitudes of Generations Myth or Real? Evidence from the United States and Turkey

Despite the increased attention paid to generational differences especially from practitioners and the popular press, systematic and empirical intergenerational research has been scarce, is largely North American centric, and lacks consistent results. The present study aimed to fill this gap by examining whether differences exist among generations in their key work and organizational attitudes, personal values, and work ethic values in the United States and Turkey. Survey data were gathered from 1019 employees (427 from the U.S. and 592 from Turkey). We found little evidence supporting substantive and significant generational differences or their association with key outcome variables. Furthermore, the U.S. originated classification of generations cannot be generalized to the Turkish business context.
Analysis of classical and machine learning based short-term and mid-term load forecasting for smart grid

ABSTRACT The evolution of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) has increased the electricity consumption data in real-time manifolds. Using this massive data, the load forecasting methods have undergone numerous transformations. In this paper, short-term and mid-term load forecasting (STLF and MTLF) is proposed using smart-metered data acquired from a real-life distribution grid at the NIT Patna campus with different classical and machine learning methods. Data pre-processing is done to transform the raw data into an appropriate format by removing the outliers present in the datasets. The influential meteorological variables obtained by correlation analysis along with the past load are used to train the load forecasting model. The proposed support vector regression (SVR) produces the best forecasting performance for the test system with a minimum mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and root mean square error (RMSE). The proposed method outperforms the existing approaches for STLF and MTLF by an average MAPE of 3.60.
Behaviour of the oyster Rhynchostreon suborbiculatum assemblages in a Cenomanian-Turonian river dominated marginal-marine environment: multidisciplinary study from the Pieniny Klippen Belt (Western Carpathians, Slovakia)

ABSTRACT The tens of metres thick shell accumulations within the Cenomanian-Turonian strata of Western Carpathians enabled a complex study of ecological and geochemical proxies in relation to behavioural patterns of oyster Rhynchostreon suborbiculatum. Integration of geological and palaeobiological approaches enabled comparisons between one of the most famous fossil oyster species and several Recent bivalves. The analysis of grain size (Qz) and major oxides, together with taphonomic and population analysis, reveals a high-energy marginal-marine environment in the sedimentation area of the Orlové Sandstone. The life conditions of the association of bivalves, gastropods and polychaetes were influenced by the fluctuating influx of freshwater due to climatic changes that occurred during a dynamic period of the Late Cretaceous. A shift in the prominent control of biological production caused a massive increase in α-diversity, in conjunction with a change in the trophic structure of the studied system. The ecological responses of organismal association were also analogous to Recent representatives inhabiting marginal-marine environments. Size and allometric analyses of oysters forming monospecific assemblages show that their high density correlates with smaller shell sizes, indicating that intraspecific competition for food and space most intensified at times of the lowest salinity.
Exploring the aids of social media for musical instrument education

With the rapid development of information communication technology, social media has become a necessary part of people’s daily life. Recently, many music teachers have applied social media to augment their classes and enhance their teaching. This article explores the use of social media for musical instrument education, with a focus on the violin and piano. A qualitative semi-structured interview was conducted with eight music teachers from music centers and studios. Our participants revealed that social media creates a virtual environment to extend (but not to replace) face-to-face instruction, which facilities knowledge sharing, arouses students’ interest, and supports communication. For pedagogy, social media helps students improve musical instrument playing techniques (e.g., posture, fingering, and rhythm) and musical styles. Drawbacks of applying social media are mainly the quality of content, difficulties in differentiating subtle differences (e.g., intonation), and inadequate talent of some students. Therefore, teachers need to pay attention to these issues and use social media to develop a better educating environment for individual learners.
Impact of Environmental Disaster Movies on Corporate Environmental and Financial Performance

Using a unique United States box office data set, we investigate the impact of environmental sentiment on corporate environmental and financial performance of the United States listed firms. The influence of mass media on public and investor sentiments is well documented in the existing literature. However, little is known about the effect of movies, although they may influence the public more than other mass media because people, regardless of age and gender, enjoy watching movies. Using the event study methodology and multivariable regression analysis, we show that the release of anthropogenic environmental disaster movie(s) creates environmental sentiment and influences corporate behaviors. Specifically, firms significantly increase their environmental performance in the subsequent year of strong environmental sentiment after the release of environmental movies. More importantly, the positive effect of corporate environmental performance on financial performance is stronger when the environmental sentiment is stronger.
Prototype of energy harvester designed for ultra-low excitation frequency

ABSTRACT This paper presents a design of a piezoelectric energy harvester prototype. The electrical power generating performance of the prototype was also analyzed. The prototype consists of four thin circular piezoelectric diaphragms. The aim of this work is using the prototype to convert ultra-low frequency dynamic compression force, such as compression force between foot and floor resulting from human walking, into useful electrical energy. It was found that at excitation force of about 1 Hz, which is nearly the frequency of human step, the maximum generated power was about 530 µW and depended on the electrical connection of the piezoelectric elements and the connected load.
Whole Genome and Phenotypic Characterization of Novel QnrB19-positive Salmonella Nigeria serovars from Food Animals in Ilorin, North-central, Nigeria.

Background: Non-typhoidal Salmonella are major foodborne pathogens, posing serious challenges to public health and food safety worldwide. Salmonellosis in humans is commonly associated with the consumption of contaminated food, water, and direct contact with infected animals. This study aimed to characterize the distribution, diversity, virulence genotypes and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Nigeria, isolated from farm animals in north central Nigeria.Results: We recovered 9 different S. enterica ser. Nigeria isolates from our sampling, eight from pig and one from chicken. The antimicrobial susceptibility testing against 15 antimicrobial agents showed variable resistance profiles. Whole genome sequence (WGS) analysis revealed that all 9 isolates contained a single mutation parC (T57S) substitution in addition to qnrB19, expected to confer decreased susceptibility to ciprofloxacin and tet(A) expected to confer resistance to tetracycline. Furthermore, two plasmid targets were also detected in all the strains, Col(pHAD28) and IncQ1. MLST analysis showed that all 9 isolates exhibited only one sequence type, (ST-4911) irrespective of the source of isolation. A SNP-based phylogeny indicates that the 9 isolates are highly related and lack other close relatives in the pathogen detection database.Forty core (housekeeping) and accessory virulence genes were identified from different virulence loci including Salmonella Pathogenicity Islands, virulence associated plasmids (pSV), chromosomes and fimbriae. Conclusion: This study provided valuable information on the resistance determinants, virulence genes, phenotypic resistance profiles, plasmids and multilocus sequence typing (MLST) of Salmonella Nigeria from food animals by WGS. Highlighting the significance of poultry and pig to the spread and emergence of Salmonella Nigeria in this region of Nigeria, therefore, there is the need for consumer's education and enlightenments on the importance of proper handling and preparation of food, this will reduce the potential risk of transmission of this pathogen.