Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Influence Of Transformational Leadership And Self Efficacy On Employee Performance Through Employee Engagement

This research aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership and self-efficacy on employee performance both directly and through employee engagement in employees of the Semarang City Regional Revenue Agency. The population in this study was all employees of the Semarang City Bapenda, the sample size used was 114 respondents, with a sampling technique using proportionate random sampling. The data source used was primary data, with a questionnaire data collection method. The analysis techniques used are path analysis and Sobel test. The results of the research analysis showed that transformational leadership, self-efficacy and employee engagement had a positive and significant effect on employee performance. Transformational leadership and self-efficacy have a positive and significant effect on employee engagement. The results of the mediation test state that the employee engagement variable can mediate the influence of transformational leadership on employee performance and the influence of self-efficacy on employee performance.
Multiple Approaches to Monitor and Support Adherence to HIV Antiretroviral Therapy

monitoring with a limited sampling strategy. The results will generate evidence on the clinical application of emerging matrices for antiretroviral adherence monitoring in daily practice. Next, the applicability of an adherence toolkit to manage adherence to HIV medications will be evaluated in a cluster randomised controlled trial at 12 HIV clinics in Indonesia and followed-up for 12 months. The results will enable health care providers, people living with HIV
Contaminants in northern fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) exposed to plastic

Northern fulmars are seabirds which feed exclusively at sea, and as such, they are useful indicators of ocean health. Marine plastic pollution is an ever-increasing and global issue that affects the northern fulmar as they are frequently found to have ingested plastic. In this report we investigate whether the amount of ingested plastic affects the concentration of certain plastic-adsorbed toxicants in their tissues. Marine plastic pollution is a field of utmost importance. It is our hope that this continues to be an area which receives increased attention in order to elucidate the potential harmful effects plastics have on the northern fulmar and ocean health, in general.
Accidental salinomycin intoxication in European fallow deer (Dama dama L.)

Salinomycin, belonging to ionophore antibiotics, has been used as a feed additive for poultry for its coccidiostatic effect. Poisoning by ionophore antibiotics has been reported in cattle and other sensitive animals due to the replacement of medicated feed and/or accidental overdoses. The aim of this paper is to report the toxicity of salinomycin for fallow deer and to describe the different levels of sensitivity of cervids to this substance. In the presented case study, a medicated feed containing ivermectin used for deworming red deer and fallow deer was accidentally contaminated with sodium salinomycinate in a concentration of 252.6 mg/kg. The contaminated feed was consumed by the animals over a period of four days. The mortality of fallow deer within 12 days was 58%. No mortality was recorded in the red deer. In the affected animals, clinical signs associated with acute and congestive heart failure were observed. The biochemical examination indicated prerenal azotaemia caused by circulatory insufficiency and ion imbalance. The histological examination revealed pronounced focal acute cardiomyopathy and massive subacute myopathy in the skeletal muscles.
Validation of INSAT-3D temperature and moisture sounding retrievals using matched radiosonde measurements

ABSTRACT An evaluation of temperature and moisture profiles retrieved from a geostationary Indian National Satellite (INSAT-3D) sounder, launched in 2013, is performed against collocated radiosonde (RAOB) observation measurements of more than 1 year. This evaluation is carried out in terms of bias and root mean square error (RMSE) in temperature and relative humidity. An error analysis is carried out for different surface types, different seasons and day/night cases. The key finding of this study is that INSAT-3D retrievals show good agreement with RAOB measurements with overall RMSE accuracies ~1–2 K and 10–20%, respectively, for temperature and relative humidity in the troposphere. However, the temperature and relative humidity retrievals over land or in dry atmosphere show degraded performance. This degradation might be related to uncertainty in surface emissivity over land and possibility of undetected cloud in dry atmospheric condition. In addition to it, a similar analysis is carried out to assess the relative performance of INSAT-3D-retrieved profiles, Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) L2 Standard Physical Retrieval (AIRS-only) version 6 (AIRS2RET) profiles and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts Interim Reanalysis (ERA-Interim) reanalysis with respect to spatially and temporally collocated RAOBs. In this analysis, temperature and moisture profiles from RAOBs serve as reference measurements and all retrievals and ERA-interim are compared with RAOBs. AIRS and INSAT-3D temperature retrievals gave comparable accuracies in upper and lower troposphere where as the quality degrades in middle troposphere resulting in larger errors. This may be due to improper bias correction coefficients used for brightness temperature of clear sky pixels before physical retrievals. In case of relative humidity, INSAT-3D profiles have comparable accuracies as AIRS in troposphere.
Exploring the Educational Landscape: The Impact of Post-Covid Online Learning on Physics Education Undergraduates' Academic Engagement and Achievement

Covid-19 is a pandemic that can change the culture of the learning process, which Covid-19 pandemic brought transformation and new habits, and these new habits had to be adjusted based on the rules and regulations that apply in the country. Globally, Covid-19 made educators have to quickly adapt to new teaching methods, and students faced difficulties with internet access, digital literacy, and maintaining motivation in a remote environment. However, around 2021, in quartile 3 to be precise, in Indonesia changes have occurred again to adapt to new habits, namely the post-Covid-19 recovery period, where the education system has again transformed from online learning habits to offline learning. This study aims to find out how interest in studying and learning outcomes affect undergraduate students of physics education in the post-COVID-19 era. The research method is carried out quantitatively, which consists of filling out a questionnaire for interest in studying which consists of five aspects; (1) Exploration; (2) Curiosity; (3) Boredom; (4) Attention; and (5) Enjoyment. This study used two groups namely pre covid-19 and post covid-19 with a total of 67 samples used, then processing of learning outcomes data prerequisite tests such as normality and homogeneity tests were carried out then hypothesis testing using independent sample t-test and Cohen's D Effect Size to know the how big the difference between two groups, then a deep interview is conducted to know deeply. This research found results in which undergraduate physics education students in the post-COVID-19 era experienced low interest in studying and learning outcomes due to the shock culture and the influence of student organizations which they thought were more interesting than academic activities.
Trilobites from the Peerless and Manitou formations, Colorado

An Upper Cambrian fauna of Franconian age is present in the Peerless formation in a unit of sandy glauconitic dolomite that formerly was called the Ute Pass dolomite. This fauna includes species of Idahoia, Ellipsocephaloides, and Ptychaspis. The overlying Manitou formation contains in its basal portion species of four lowermost Ordovician zones of Utah: the B, C, D, and E or F zones. Sixteen species are described, two of which are new. Distribution of the zones suggests that the Manitou formation is older in the N. part of the outcrop area and overlaps the truncated Upper Cambrian rocks from N. to S.
Prevalence and Severity of Periodontal Disease and its Association with Type-II Diabetes Mellitus and Smoking by Using Periodontal Screening and Recording: A Retrospective Study

Background: Periodontal screening recording (PSR) is considered a quick, reliable, reproducible valuable screening tool for periodontal disease. This study aims to find the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease and its association with self-reported diabetic status and smoking history of the patients by using PSR codes over a period of 2 years. Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional retrospective study in a dental hospital in Chandigarh. Data of 10,882 patients comprising self-reported history of smoking (893) and diabetes (725) patients were assessed for the prevalence of periodontal disease by using PSR codes. Pearson Chi-Square test was used for statistical evaluation of PSR codes data. Results: Out of a total of 65,292 sextants assessed, the maximum and minimum reported PSR codes were 2 and 4, respectively. Gingivitis was found to be the most prevalent, followed by periodontitis and periodontal health in the total assessed population (P < 0.001). Mucogingival problems and complete edentulism were found to be more prevalent in posterior sextants in comparison to anterior sextants. Both self-reported smokers and type-II diabetes mellitus patients presented gingivitis as the most common clinical presentation, with the highest prevalence seen in the 55–74-year age group, which also comprised the group with maximum mucogingival problems and edentulism. Conclusion: This study gives an overview of patients’ general oral health status and reflects the burden of periodontal disease in the Chandigarh region, thus contributing to the national oral health data.
Tiller dynamics in bahia grass ( Paspalum notatum ): an analysis of responses to nitrogen fertiliser rate, defoliation intensity and season

Responses of tiller dynamics in bahia grass ( Paspalum notatum ) to nitrogen fertiliser, defoliation and season were analysed using 4-years data from swards under 2 nitrogen rates [50 (LN) and 200 (HN) kg/ha/yr] × 3 cutting heights above ground level [2 (LH), 12 (MH) and 22 (HH) cm]. Total tiller density was ranked LH>MH>HH, and HN>LN in LH treatments. Tiller appearance rate (TAR) was high in June (early summer) or April‐May (mid- to late spring), and often characterised by a trend of LH>MH ≈ HH in the first 2 years and LH June>July‐November). Season influenced TDR with higher death rates in the warmer months, and defoliation intensity influenced TDR by varying the magnitude of response of TDR to temperature (LH ≈ MH<HH). The study shows how responses of tiller dynamics in bahia grass to management and season can be mechanistically explained and modelled to improve our knowledge. The models developed in the study are useful for future development of an integrated model simulating canopy dynamics of bahia grass swards.
In Vitro and Biological Evaluation of Oral Fast-Disintegrating Films Containing Ranitidine HCl and Syloid® 244FP-Based Ternary Solid Dispersion of Flurbiprofen

Flurbiprofen (FBP), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is commonly used to treat the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, but in prolonged use it causes gastric irritation and ulcer. To avoid these adverse events of NSAIDs, the simultaneous administration of H2 receptor antagonists such as ranitidine hydrochloride (RHCl) is obligatory. Here, we developed composite oral fast-disintegrating films (ODFs) containing FBP along with RHCl to provide a gastroprotective effect as well as to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of FBP. The ternary solid dispersion (TSD) of FBP was fabricated with Syloid® 244FP and poloxamer® 188 using the solvent evaporation technique. The synthesized FBP-TSD (coded as TSD) was loaded alone (S1) and in combination with plain RHCl (S2) in the composite ODFs based on hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose E5 (HPMC E5). The synthesized composite ODFs were evaluated by in vitro (thickness, folding endurance, tensile strength, disintegration, SEM, FTIR, XRD and release study) and in vivo (analgesic, anti-inflammatory activity, pro-inflammatory cytokines and gastroprotective assay) studies. The in vitro characterization revealed that TSD preserved its integrity and was effectively loaded in S1 and S2 with optimal compatibility. The films were durable and flexible with a disintegration time ≈15 s. The release profile at pH 6.8 showed that the solid dispersion of FBP improved the drug solubility and release when compared with pure FBP. After in vitro studies, it was observed that the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of S2 was higher than that of pure FBP and other synthesized formulations (TSD and S1). Similarly, the level of cytokines (TNF-α and IL-6) was also markedly reduced by S2. Furthermore, a gastroprotective assay confirmed that S2 has a higher safety profile in comparison to pure FBP and other synthesized formulations (TSD and S1). Thus, composite ODF (S2) can effectively enhance the FBP solubility and its therapeutic efficacy, along with its gastroprotective effect.
Green Marketing Strategy And Intention To Visit Eco-Friendly Tourist Attraction

This study aims to examine the effect of green marketing components, namely green products, and green promotions on visit intentions. The population and sample of this research are visitors to the Tugurejo mangrove forest conservation tourism object. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Primary data was used in this study, with data collection techniques through online questionnaires. The results showed that green product and green promotion had an effect on intention to visit.
PIDNET: Polar Transformation Based Implicit Disentanglement Network for Truncation Artifacts

The interior problem, a persistent ill-posed challenge in CT imaging, gives rise to truncation artifacts capable of distorting CT values, thereby significantly impacting clinical diagnoses. Traditional methods have long struggled to effectively solve this issue until the advent of supervised models built on deep neural networks. However, supervised models are constrained by the need for paired data, limiting their practical application. Therefore, we propose a simple and efficient unsupervised method based on the Cycle-GAN framework. Introducing an implicit disentanglement strategy, we aim to separate truncation artifacts from content information. The separated artifact features serve as complementary constraints and the source of generating simulated paired data to enhance the training of the sub-network dedicated to removing truncation artifacts. Additionally, we incorporate polar transformation and an innovative constraint tailored specifically for truncation artifact features, further contributing to the effectiveness of our approach. Experiments conducted on multiple datasets demonstrate that our unsupervised network outperforms the traditional Cycle-GAN model significantly. When compared to state-of-the-art supervised models trained on paired datasets, our model achieves comparable visual results and closely aligns with quantitative evaluation metrics.
Urinary Tract Infections in Patients Undergoing Invasive Urodynamic Study: A Prospective Observational Study at a Tertiary Care Centre in Eastern India

Objective: The aim of the study was to find the estimate of the prevalence of urinary tract infections following invasive urodynamic studies (UDS) in a hospital setup and to identify the risk factors related to it. Method: A total of 100 patients were enrolled in this prospective observational study after standard preoperative work, which included both urine analysis and culture procedure. The study was carried out from April 2022 to April 2023 at the Department of Urology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, India. Three days following the UDS test, all the patients underwent repeat urine analysis and culture, besides screening for any lower urinary tract symptoms, abdominal pain, and fever. Result: Among all, 14 patients (i.e., 6.1% of 85 individuals) had significant bacteriuria, and six patients (4.7%) developed symptoms of UTI. However, a strong association was observed between the maximal detrusor pressure during voiding (Pdet at Q max) and post-void residue (PVR), which were >20 mL before UDS, along with positive urine cultures after UDS, which was significant at <0.05. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that the risk of UTIs with this diagnostic technique is minimal and that prophylactic antibiotic medication is not necessary prior to UDS in all patients.
Virtual Reality Utilized for Safety Skills Training for Autistic Individuals: A Review

In recent years, virtual reality technology, which is able to simulate real-life environments, has been widely used in the field of intervention for individuals with autism and has demonstrated distinct advantages. This review aimed to evaluate the impact of virtual reality technology on safety skills intervention for individuals with autism. After searching and screening three databases, a total of 20 pertinent articles were included. There were six articles dedicated to the VR training of street-crossing skills for individuals with autism, nine articles focusing on the training of driving skills for individuals with ASD, and three studies examining the training of bus riding for individuals with ASD. Furthermore, there were two studies on the training of air travel skills for individuals with ASD. First, we found that training in some complex skills (e.g., driving skills) should be selected for older, high-functioning individuals with ASD, to determine their capacity to participate in the training using scales or questionnaires before the intervention; VR devices with higher levels of immersion are not suitable for younger individuals with ASD. Second, VR is effective in training safety skills for ASD, but there is not enough evidence to determine the relationship between the level of VR immersion and intervention effects. Although the degree of virtual reality involvement has an impact on the ability of ASD to be generalized to the real world, it is important to ensure that future virtual reality settings are realistic and lifelike. Again, adaptive models that provide personalized training to individuals with ASD in VR environments are very promising, and future research should continue in this direction. This paper also discusses the limitations of these studies, as well as potential future research directions.
Board effectiveness and corporate investment in emerging markets: evidence from the gulf cooperation council countries

PurposeThis study aims to empirically examine the impact of internal corporate governance mechanisms (ICGM) related to the size of the board, board composition, CEO duality and audit committee independence as a single metric on a firm’s investment decisions.Design/methodology/approachThis study attempts to develop an internal corporate governance quality index comprising 10 items under four main ICGMs – size and independence of the board, CEO duality and audit committee independence – employing panel data analysis to investigate its impact on the investment decisions in 301 nonfinancial firms listed in six emerging capital markets in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries for the years 2015–2020. Data were extracted from sample companies' websites, stock markets, annual reports and Refinitiv database.FindingsThis study provides convincing evidence that effective ICGMs minimize inefficient investment and ultimately boost investment efficiency. The findings remain consistent even after considering the potential endogeneity bias.Originality/valueThis study provides empirical evidence on investment efficiency in the GCC region and emphasizes the importance of high-quality ICGMs in reducing inefficient investment. By examining the impact of ICGMs on investment inefficiencies, this study contributes to the corporate governance literature. The GCC region's unique economic and social contexts, with its growing economies, are considered to shed light on this issue.
Measuring the Degradation of Aromatic Compounds Using Methylorubrum ‎extorquens Isolated from Oil-Contaminated Soils in Southern Iraq

An innovative, inexpensive, and environmentally acceptable approach is to use microbes to degrade hazardous materials to reduce soil pollution. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify and assess the performance of bioremediation bacteria in soil located adjacent to oil fields. Soil samples were collected, diluted, and grown on a mineral selective medium supplemented with methanol as the sole carbon source. Based on the phenotypic, biochemical, and molecular characteristics, seven out of fifteen isolates were identified as Methylorubrum extorquens. This isolate displayed a high growth rate on methanol, with optical density values of 1.9 at 1% concentration and 1.8 at 2% concentration. Furthermore, it can grow in crude oil as an energy and carbon source. It exhibited a density of 0.09 after seven days of incubation. To our knowledge, this study is the first to report the ability of Methylorubrum extorquens to grow on crude oil and degrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons at a ratio of 65.69% of (v/v) crude oil 0.5%. Due to its presence in contaminated soils, the isolated strain has potential as a natural biodegradation tool to eliminate contamination in oil-related compounds
Modeling of CoRoT and Spitzer lightcurves in NGC 2264 caused by an optically thick warp

Aims. We present an analysis of simultaneously observed CoRoT and Spitzer lightcurves for four systems in the stellar forming region NGC 2264: Mon-660, Mon-811, Mon-1140, and Mon-1308. These objects share in common a strong resemblance between the optical and infrared lightcurves, such that the mechanism responsible for producing them is the same. The aim of this paper is to explain both lightcurves simultaneously with only one mechanism. Methods. We modeled the infrared emission as coming from a warp composed of an optically thick wall and an optically thick asymmetric disk beyond this location. We modeled the optical emission mainly by partial stellar occultation by the warp. Results. The magnitude amplitude of the CoRoT and Spitzer observations for all the objects can be described with the emission coming from the system components. The difference between them is the value of the disk flux compared with the wall flux and the azimuthal variations of the former. This result points out the importance of the hydrodynamical interaction between the stellar magnetic field and the disk. Conclusions. CoRoT and Spitzer lightcurves for the stellar systems Mon-660, Mon-811, Mon-1140, and Mon-1308 can be simultaneously explained using the emission coming from an asymmetric disk and emission with stellar occultation by an optically thick wall.