Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Interparental Conflict, Emotional Insecurity, and Parent–Adolescent Communication

Destructive conflict within the marital relationship has been shown to negatively impact the family system. Exposure to destructive interparental conflict may be particularly detrimental to adolescent development. Destructive interparental conflict is associated with decreased quality of parent–adolescent communication. One potential explanatory mechanism for this relationship is adolescents’ emotional insecurity in the interparental relationship. Exposure to destructive interparental conflict may decrease adolescents’ sense of emotional security. Therefore, this study examined whether emotional insecurity security mediated the relationship between destructive interparental conflict and parent–adolescent communication, based on a longitudinal study on family communication (N = 225). Path analysis revealed that the relationship between destructive interparental conflict and father–adolescent communication, as well as mother–adolescent communication, was mediated by emotional insecurity. The results provide insight into the consequences that destructive interparental conflict may have for aspects of the parent–adolescent relationship, as well as practical implications for the development of future intervention programs.
Correlation and Path Coefficient Studies for Plant Characters in Aqua Aroids, Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott

The nature and extent of correlation and path coefficients of aqua edible aroid taro ( Colocasia esculenta L., Panikachu) accessions were studied for plant height, petiole length, petiole breadth, leaf number, leaf length, leaf breadth, leaf area index, inflorescence length, peduncle length, spath length, spath breadth and yield per plant. The yield per plant showed significant and positive phenotypic correlation with petiole length (0.481), leaf length (0.576), leaf breadth (0.918), leaf number (0.620), inflorescence length (0.662), spath length (0.890) and spath breadth (0.992). The residual effect was 0.2205 which indicated that characters studied contributed 78% of yield per plant. At genotypic level, yield per plant expressed positive and significant correlation with plant height (0.560) and leaf number (0.600). The residual effect (0.424) indicated that about 58% yield was contributed by these characters. Keywords: Genotypic correlation; Phenotypic correlation; Path coefficient; Aqua aroid; Panikachu ( Colocasia esculenta L Schott.stoloniferous). © 2011 JSR Publications. ISSN: 2070-0237 (Print); 2070-0245 (Online). All rights reserved. doi:10.3329/jsr.v3i1. 6078 J. Sci. Res. 3 (1), 169-176 (2011)
Immunohistochemical mismatch repair deficiency versus PCR microsatellite instability: a tale of two methodologies in endometrial carcinomas

Endometrial carcinomas are common gynecological malignancies. Microsatellite instability and mismatch repair deficiency may be detected in endometrial carcinomas and tumours associated with Lynch syndrome. We aimed to compare results obtained using immunohistochemical mismatch repair (MMR) antibodies and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for microsatellite instability (MSI) on endometrioid endometrial carcinomas (EEC) at a South African state hospital. Once ethical clearance was obtained, 145 cases of EEC were retrieved. These cases were subjected to immunohistochemistry (IHC) for MLH1, PMS2, MSH6 and MSH2 antibodies; and multiplex MSI PCR for the markers BAT-25, BAT-26, NR-27, NR-24, and NR-21. Cases demonstrating MMR and MSI discordance and cases showing loss of MLH1 staining then underwent MLH1 promoter methylation testing. Mismatch repair deficiency was noted in 28.28% of 145 cases, whilst 37.1% showed MSI by PCR. The overall accuracy was 69.29%. There were 37 cases showing loss of MLH1 staining and MMR/MSI discordance was detected in 25 cases. These cases underwent hypermethylation assessment which was identified in 72.13% of cases. The current study shows that 25 (17.24%) out of 145 cases would not have had abnormalities identified if PCR MSI had not been performed and would not have been flagged as having a possible germline mutation. Most (68%) of these 25 cases were hypermethylated. We therefore recommend that endometrial carcinomas undergo both screening tests in South Africa for patients under the age of 70 years. Tissue specimens may be tested for MSH6 and PMS2 immunohistochemical stains in addition to PCR MSI testing.
DIMENSIONS OF A MEMORABLE FOOD AND RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE IN MOUNTAINOUS DESTINATIONS: AN INTERPRETIVE STRUCTURAL MODELING APPROACH

The present study attempts to determine the factors of memorable food and restaurant experience (MFRE) and model the interrelationships among them using interpretive structural modeling (ISM) in the mountainous destination. Variables of MFRE were identified through literature review, discussion with tourism & hospitality academicians and practitioners, and tourists visited the mountainous destinations of Uttarakhand, India. The results reveal that restaurant location, decoration, and service employee attributes were bottom-level variables in the model. Service quality, authentic local food, traditional food preparation, and hygiene & cleanliness were considered as middle-level variables. Authentic food presentation, food quality, and Physical environment experience were top-level variables in MFRE. This work endorses that destination restaurants should offer authentic foods, engage visitors with traditional food preparation & presentation, focus on food and service quality, maintain the hygienic servicescape, concentrate on staff appearance, decoration, and restaurant location to deliver memorable food and restaurant experience (MFRE) in the mountainous destinations.
Sexual Violence as a War Weapon in Conflict Zones: Palestinian Women’s Experience Visiting Loved Ones in Prisons and Jails

At present, there are about 4,500 Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons and jails. This study explores Palestinian women’s experiences with sexual violence by prison personnel as they visit their detained loved ones. In interviews with 20 participants, the prevalence of, type of, and reaction to sexual violence were explored. Nineteen of the 20 participants stated that they experienced some sort of unwanted verbal and nonverbal sexual comments or gestures, forced nudity, or forced touching by prison personnel. The women talked about how the experiences have harmed them as well as the strategies that they use to overcome their experiences. The findings are contextualized within international law and describe the implications of sexual violence within a culture that links modesty with religious beliefs and honor. The implications of as well as strategies to address sexual violence are discussed at micro-, mezzo, and macro level.
Analysis of the Impact of Positional Accuracy When Using a Single Pixel for Thematic Accuracy Assessment

The primary goal of thematic accuracy assessment is to measure the quality of land cover products and it has become an essential component in global or regional land cover mapping. However, there are many uncertainties introduced in the validation process which could propagate into the derived accuracy measures and therefore impact the decisions made with these maps. Choosing the appropriate reference data sample unit is one of the most important decisions in this process. The majority of researchers have used a single pixel as the assessment unit for thematic accuracy assessment, while others have claimed that a single pixel is not appropriate. The research reported here shows the results of a simulation analysis from the perspective of positional errors. Factors including landscape characteristics, the classification scheme, the spatial scale, and the labeling threshold were also examined. The thematic errors caused by positional errors were analyzed using the current level of geo-registration accuracy achieved by several global land cover mapping projects. The primary results demonstrate that using a single-pixel as an assessment unit introduces a significant amount of thematic error. In addition, the coarser the spatial scale, the greater the impact on positional errors as most pixels in the image become mixed. A classification scheme with more classes and a more heterogeneous landscape increased the positional effect. Using a higher labeling threshold decreased the positional impact but greatly increased the number of abandoned units in the sample. This research showed that remote sensing applications should not employ a single-pixel as an assessment unit in the thematic accuracy assessment.
An examination of ethnic-based consumer ethnocentrism and consumer animosity

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of consumer ethnocentrism and consumer animosity at the ethnic level. This study examines both effects on an ethnic majority’s consumption of an ethnic minority’s products and services, focusing on the relationship between two ethnic groups in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The relationship between the constructs were analyzed using the co-variance-based structural equation modeling techniques with analysis of a moment structures version 21. Self-administered questionnaires were obtained from 325 Malay respondents in 2 Malaysian cities. Findings The results suggest that ethnic-based consumer ethnocentrism can negatively affect product judgment and product judgment can affect consumers’ willingness to buy. Two significant findings were rejected as the directions of the results were not as hypothesized. Research limitations/implications Future research could study other ethnic groups of different countries using specific ethnic related products and/or brands. Originality/value This research suggests that ethnic-based ethnocentrism and ethnic-based animosity are important factors for businesses to consider as both can affect ethnic consumers’ purchasing behavior. Depending on ethnic consumers’ perception toward a brand, a manager may face either an opportunity or a challenge.
Reduction of Inflammatory C3 and C4 Complement Proteins in Severe COVID-19 Patients

Background: The complement system, consisting of more than 20 soluble proteins, has a key role in innate immunity and inflammation that eliminates pathogens and viral infections. Therefore, we investigated the titer of C3, C4, and total IgG in the serum of the non-severe and severe COVID-19 patients. Methods: For this purpose, peripheral blood samples were collected from 30 non-sever, 30 severe COVID-19 patients, and 30 healthy individuals with similar age and sex as the control group. The amount of total IgG, C3, and C4 were analyzed in the serum samples. Also, white blood cells, platelets (PLTs), and lymphocytes were counted by the auto-analyzer. Results: White blood cells had no difference between patients and control groups. The results showed a significant decrease in lymphocyte and PLTs in COVID-19 patients compare to control. Complement proteins including C3 and C4 were increased in non-severe COVID-19 patients than the other groups. Total IgG showed a notable decrease in severe patients. In conclusion, the level of C3 and C4 complement proteins were increased in non-severe-COVID-19 patients; however, in the severe COVID-19 patients their concentrations were decreased. Conclusion: However, inflammatory C3 and C4 complement factors increase in non-severe COVID-19, it decreased in the severe patients that may be because of more consumption by the formation of the immune complex. These results can shed light on the inflammatory role of C3 and C4 proteins in various phases of the disease and could provide a basis for further exploration of the pathophysiological significance and can suggest them for specific interventions.
Human papillomavirus genotyping is a reliable prognostic marker of recurrence for high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN2-3) with positive margins after loop electrosurgical excision procedure

Objective: The study was performed to determine whether the human papillomavirus (HPV) genotype result from the HPV DNA chip test (HDC) was predictive of recurrent high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN2-3) in patients with positive margins after a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). Methods: A total of 184 patients with histologically confirmed CIN2-3 identified at the margin of a LEEP specimen were followed with HDC testing, hybrid capture II (HC2) analysis, and cytology examinations. Post-LEEP monitoring was conducted at 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 months during the first two years and annually thereafter. Results: Of the 184 patients, the HC2 test was positive in 179 patients (97.3%) and the HDC test was positive in 181 patients (97.6%) before the LEEP. The overall agreement between the HC2 and HDC tests was 98.9%. Forty-six (25.0%) patients developed a recurrence, and those who experienced a relapse tested positive for the same high-risk HPV genotype detected before the LEEP. Identifying the same high-risk HPV genotype by HDC testing during the follow-up period had a negative predictive value and a sensitivity of 100% in diagnosing recurrent lesions. HPV-18 was related to recurrent CIN2-3. A significant association between HPV-18 infection and recurrent CIN2-3 was found (p < 0.05). Conclusions: In patients with CIN2-3 identified at the margins of a LEEP specimen, the persistence of the same high-risk HPV infection, especially HPV-18, should be regarded as a risk factor for recurrent CIN2-3. After a LEEP, such patients require particular attention with short-term follow-up.
Comparing single‐phase, non‐Newtonian approaches with experimental results: Validating flume‐scale mud and debris flow in HEC‐RAS

Post‐fire debris flows and tailing impoundment failures destroy lives and property. These geologic hazards – and other similar processes – fall on a continuum between classic Newtonian flood analyses and geotechnical stability analyses. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is developing a non‐Newtonian library (DebrisLib) that includes a suite of rheological and clastic approaches to hyper‐concentrated, mudflow and debris flow dynamics. The Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) has implemented these non‐Newtonian methods into the widely used, public‐domain open‐channel hydraulics and morphodynamic software, HEC‐RAS (river analysis system). This work presents part of the verification and validation of these non‐Newtonian approaches, applying several rheological equations to published laboratory results high‐concentration flume experiments.
Surfactant-Polymer Interactions in a Combined Enhanced Oil Recovery Flooding

The traditional Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) processes allow improving the performance of mature oilfields after waterflooding projects. Chemical EOR processes modify different physical properties of the fluids and/or the rock in order to mobilize the oil that remains trapped. Furthermore, combined processes have been proposed to improve the performance, using the properties and synergy of the chemical agents. This paper presents a novel simulator developed for a combined surfactant/polymer flooding in EOR processes. It studies the flow of a two-phase, five-component system (aqueous and organic phases with water, petroleum, surfactant, polymer and salt) in porous media. Polymer and surfactant together affect each other’s interfacial and rheological properties as well as the adsorption rates. This is known in the industry as Surfactant-Polymer Interaction (SPI). The simulations showed that optimum results occur when both chemical agents are injected overlapped, with the polymer in the first place. This procedure decreases the surfactant’s adsorption rates, rendering higher recovery factors. The presence of the salt as fifth component slightly modifies the adsorption rates of both polymer and surfactant, but its influence on the phase behavior allows increasing the surfactant’s sweep efficiency.
Unprecedented nitrosyl-bridged double-A-frame triplatinum complexes, [Pt3(µ-triphosphine)2(µ-NO)2(RNC)2](BF4)4

Reaction of linear triplatinum complexes, linear-[Pt3(µ-dpmp)2(RNC)2](PF6)2 1, with an excess of [NO][BF4] afforded an unprecedented nitrosyl-bridged double-A-frame triplatinum complexes, [Pt3(µ-dpmp)2(µ-NO)2(RNC)2](BF4)4 [2a: R = 2,6-xylyl; 2b: R = 2,4,6-mesityl, dpmp = bis(diphenylphosphinomethyl)phenylphosphine], which were characterized by X-ray crystallographic analysis and extended Huckel MO calculations.
Study of Anion Order/Disorder in RTaN2O (R = La, Ce, Pr) Perovskite Nitride Oxides

Symmetries and model structures are given for ABN2O (and ABNO2) perovskites that possess long-range ordering of anions in combination with a0a0c–, a–b0a–, and a–b+a– octahedral tilting. The stabilities of competing structures have been evaluated using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, which show that cis-ordered models are more stable than competing trans-ordered polymorphs. To test the validity of these predictions, the perovskite nitride oxides LaTaN2O, CeTaN2O, and PrTaN2O have been synthesized and characterized using neutron powder diffraction. CeTaN2O and PrTaN2O crystallize with orthorhombic Pnma symmetry (Ce: a = 5.69666(8), b = 8.03272(9), and c = 5.70893(7) A; Pr: a = 5.6868(1), b = 8.0153(1), and c = 5.68057(8) A) as a result of a–b+a– tilting of the octahedra. The structure of LaTaN2O is re-examined and found to possess orthorhombic Imma symmetry (a = 5.7093(1), b = 8.0591(2), and c = 5.7386(2) A) as a result of a–b0a– tilting. No evidence for long-range anion order is found in any .
Sphenoid wing dural arteriovenous fistula: A case report and literature review

Background: Sphenoid wing dural arteriovenous fistula (SWDAVF) is rare that is typically fed by middle meningeal artery feeders and that drain through the sphenoparietal sinus or middle cerebral vein. Here, we report a case of SWDAVF treated by coils placed in the venous aneurysm through the contralateral cavernous sinus (CS). Case Description: A 37-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with headache and bilateral oculomotor nerve palsy. Magnetic resonance images and an angiogram showed a venous aneurysm in the right middle cranial fossa. A DAVF, consisting of two main feeders, was diagnosed based on the angiogram findings. The fistula drained into the left inferior petrosal sinus (IPS) through the left CS and right IPS. Given the remarkable extent of venous ectasia together with the headache and right abducens nerve paralysis, endovascular treatment was initiated. A transvenous approach through the right IPS was not feasible, as it is strenuous to insert the microcatheter into the right IPS. Thus, we tried an approach through the left IPS. The venous aneurysm was embolized with coils. The postoperative course was uneventful, and postoperative cerebral angiography confirmed disappearance of the fistula. Conclusion: A SWDAVF is extremely rare. In our case, since the AVF drained into the contralateral CS, contralateral ocular symptoms occurred. Endovascular occlusion of the venous aneurysm and fistula was achieved through a transvenous approach.
Bank Size, Credit Risk and Bank Profitability in Vietnam

This paper empirically examines the relationship between bank size, credit risk and profitability of Vietnam’s commercial banks during the period from 2009 to 2018. By employing off-balance sheet items in the denominator when calculating return on assets, this paper highlights the role of off-balance sheet items in generating non-interest income as well as contributes to the literature on profitability measurement. By utilising the two-step system GMM, the outcomes show that credit risk has adverse impact on profitability and this impact tends to be slighter in large size banks. The negative correlation between bank size and profitability indicates that large banks tend to perform inefficiently rather than small banks. Also, we found evidence of a non-linear relationship between bank size and profitability, suggesting that bank size has improved bank profitability until it reaches the optimal threshold, which then decreases profitability.
Change of Ellipsoid Biovolume (EV) of Ground Beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae) along an Urban–Suburban–Rural Gradient of Central Slovakia

Changes in the structure of ground beetle communities indicate environmental stability or instability influenced by, e.g., urbanization, agriculture, and forestry. It can affect flight capability and ellipsoid biovolume (EV) of ground beetles. Therefore, we analyzed ground beetles in various habitats. In the course of the period from 2015 to 2017, we recorded in pitfall traps 2379 individuals (1030 males and 1349 females) belonging to 52 species at six localities (two rural, two suburban, two urban). We observed the decrease in the average EV value and morphometric characters (length, height, and width of the body) of ground beetles in the direction of the rural–suburban–urban gradient. Our results also suggest a decrease in EV of apterous and brachypterous species and an increase in macropterous species in the urban and suburban landscapes near agricultural fields. The increasing EV of apterous and brachypterous species and the decreasing of macropterous species was observed in rural landscape conditions with not continuous cover forestry and partial forest management. The creation of habitat fragments in urbanized conditions is key to maintaining the average EV in apterous and brachypterous species in urban and suburban landscapes.
The Relationship Between Absences and Passing Tests for Students With and Without Specific Learning Disabilities

Abstract Abundant empirical research points to a significant number of students not going to school across the United States. Further yet, there exists strong research consensus that absenteeism predicts negative and persistent academic outcomes for students. LEAs and related stakeholders have rightly adopted measurement and intervention on student absenteeism as part of accountability efforts to ensure quality school instruction. But what has been missing from research and policy discourse is what absenteeism means in the context of students with disabilities. This study examined 49,629 cases comprised of 3rd–8th grade students with and without Individual Education Programs (IEPs) under the category of specific learning disabilities (SLDs). This study used logistic regression modeling to examine the interaction between IEP-SLD status and different levels of absenteeism on academic achievement as measured by passing or not passing criterion reference tests. Results support prior research that absenteeism negatively relates to achievement. Results however yielded inconclusive patterns on the interaction between IEP-SLD and absenteeism. Interaction results cannot generate inferences to a clear relationship, but yield cautionary lessons to inform related research that seeks to determine the relationship given institutional constraints, methodological aspirations, and legal mandate.