Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
From donor darling to beyond aid? Public perceptions of ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’

Abstract In recent years, there has been growing interest among lower-middle income countries (LMICs) to reduce their dependence on donor resources, framed normatively as ‘beyond aid’. Yet, public perceptions about beyond aid narratives remain under-studied. This article explores current public perceptions in Ghana about the ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ (GhBA) vision aimed at promoting structural economic transformation through the use of national resources while reducing dependence on donor aid. Drawing on 67 semi-structured interviews with government officials, civil society organisations (CSOs), donor representatives, academics, ‘ordinary citizens’ and media reviews, this article examines public understanding, rationale and perceived barriers to the implementation of the GhBA vision. I show that while GhBA is a welcome development for promoting structural economic transformation and ownership over national development priorities, mechanisms for propelling the GhBA are largely absent. Achieving GhBA will require a conscious effort by government and stakeholders to move beyond political rhetoric and partisan politics to setting out clear policy direction in addition to building a national consensus in promoting the vision. Implications of the research findings are discussed.
Assessment of the optimum growth medium and the effect of different light intensities on growth and photosynthetic pigments of Chlorella vulgaris and Scenedesmus arvernensis

CHLORELLA vulgaris and Scenedesmus arvernensis are common eukaryotic green microalgae that have a very wide use in various applications. They can be used as raw materials in bio-energy production, in aquaculture nutrition, in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, biofertilizers, biodegradation of wastes and dyes. So, this required several studies to test some factors that can influence the growth rate and evaluate their yield. This study investigated the effects of different media compositions: Bold’s basal medium, BG-11 medium, modified Chu-10 medium, and Kuhl’s medium on growth of C. vulgaris and S. arvernensis. Then, study the effect of four different light intensities on the growth rate using the optimized medium. The growth was recorded by estimating optical density (OD), cell counting (CC) and total chlorophyll contents. The results showed that the maximum growth was recorded at Modified CHU’s 10 medium for C. vulgaris and BG-11 medium for S. arvernensis. The growth was compared with the initial record of C. vulgaris and S. arvernensis inocula; the OD increased by 6.85 and 5.15 times, respectively. C. vulgaris showed the optimum CC 9.60 times and total chlorophyll 7.96 times. CC recorded 10.42 times and total chlorophyll increased 5.90 times for S. arvernensis. Light intensities experiment showed that C. vulgaris gave the best growth rate at 60 μmol photons m-2s-1, on the 35th day of cultivation with increasing in OD, CC and total chlorophyll, (6.18, 5.27 and 3.58 times), of the initial record, respectively. Concerning S. arvernensis optimum growth rate was reached at 40μmol photons m-2s-1, on the 35th day accompanied by an increment in OD, CC and total chlorophyll, (6.20, 4.55 and 10.04 times), of the initial record, respectively.
The complete mitochondrial genome sequence and phylogenetic position of Gobio coriparoides

Abstract In this paper, we determined the complete mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) sequence of Gobio coriparoides and analyzed its phylogenetic position. The complete mitogenome is 16,604 bp in length. It consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 2 rRNA genes, 22 tRNA genes, and 1 control region. Among the 37 genes, 28 were encoded on the heavy strand, while 9 were encoded on the light strand. The overall base composition was 28.97% for A, 18.06% for G, 26.54% for T, and 26.43% for C, with a higher A + T content (55.51%). There are some overlaps existing in G. coriparoides mitochondrial genome. The neighbor-joining (NJ) phylogenetic tree based on whole mitogenome sequences supported that G. coriparoides is the closest to G. cynocephalus. This result will provide a basic reference for understanding the genetic structure, molecular evolution, and phylogeny of G. coriparoides and related species.
PENGARUH MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN ASAM BASA BERBASIS ANDROID TERHADAP EFIKASI DIRI PESERTA DIDIK

Penelitian mengenai penerapan media pembelajaran android ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak media pembelajaran android terhadap efikasi diri peserta didik pada materi asam dan basa. Jenis penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasi-eksperimen dengan desain post-test only . Populasi penelitian terdiri dari peserta didik SMAN 5 Yogyakarta kelas XI. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah random sampling . Sampel terdiri dari dua kelompok yaitu kelas eksperimen dan kontrol. Peserta didik pada kelas eksperimen mengikuti proses pembelajaran menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis android sedangkan peserta didik pada kelas kontrol melakukan pembelajaran konvensional. Instrumen pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini adalah angket efikasi diri yang terdiri dari 28 butir pernyataan. Data skor efikasi diri peserta didik dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA dengan SPSS versi 24.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa efikasi diri peserta didik yang mengikuti proses pembelajaran menggunakan media pembelajaran berbasis android lebih baik daripada peserta didik yang melakukan pembelajaran konvensional. Penerapan media pembelajaran android dapat meningkatkan efikasi diri peserta didik pada materi asam dan basa.
Forecasting obesity trends in England

Summary. Forecasts of trends in obesity in England for 2010 are produced by treating the available data, which contain the proportions of the population, categorized by age and sex, falling into different body mass index ranges, as compositional data sets, so that the implicit simplex restrictions are automatically satisfied. Forecasts are calculated by using linear trend models for the log‐ratio transformations and are accompanied by prediction regions. The advantages of treating data on proportions compositionally are emphasized and compared with forecasts that have been obtained by ignoring this restriction.
Steady-State X-Ray Radiation-Induced Attenuation in Canonical Optical Fibers

The so-called canonical optical fibers (OFs) are samples especially designed to highlight the impact of some manufacturing process parameters on the radiation responses. Thanks to the results obtained on these samples, it is thus possible to define new procedures to better control the behaviors of OFs in radiation environments. In this article, we characterized the responses, under steady-state X-rays, of canonical samples representative of the most common fiber types differing by their core-dopants: pure silica, Ge, Al, and P. Their radiation-induced attenuation (RIA) spectra were measured online at both room temperature (RT) and liquid nitrogen temperature (LNT), in the energy range [~0.6–~3.0] eV (~2100–~410 nm), highlighting the RIA growth kinetics during the fiber exposure up to an accumulated dose of ~200 Gy(SiO2) at a constant dose rate of 100 mGy/s at RT. At LNT, the deposited doses varied between 100 and 180 Gy, with a time-dependent dose rate. In order to understand the origin of the excess losses and the difference between the RIA spectral shapes observed at the two temperatures, spectral decomposition of the optical losses has been performed using a set of Gaussian absorption bands related to the already known point defects. As a result, if the RIA in the visible domain is quite well understood, the knowledge of the RIA origin in the near-IR remains incomplete, justifying new and deeper studies to clarify the response of the fibers under steady-state irradiation.
Ultrasonic-assisted extraction method of phenolic compounds in Extra-Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) by Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS)

ABSTRACT There is an increasing trend in the consumption of extra virgin olive oil, owing to its health benefits. These health benefits are mainly correlated to health-promoting phenolic components. The aim of this study was to characterize the phenolic compositions of extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) obtained from Delice and Memecik olive varieties from the south Aegean coastal area of Turkey by ultrasonic-assisted extraction method using ultra performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). EVOO samples were analyzed by a rapid and effective UPLC-MS/MS equipped with electrospray ionization. UPLC analysis results showed that luteolin was high quantity, and p-coumaric acid, vanillic acid, and caffeic acid were detected in abundant amounts.
Non-Specific Manifestations of Helminthiasis in Children

Статья посвящена неспецифическим проявлениям паразитарных заболеваний. Клинические симптомы этих состояний не только неспецифичны, но и имеют сходство с большим количеством различных инфекционных и неинфекционных заболеваний. Это является причиной постановки неверных диагнозов. В части случаев патология протекает под маской острого респираторного заболевания, бронхита, крапивницы, бронхиальной астмы и астматического бронхита, эозинофильных легочных инфильтратов, иногда упорных блефаритов. В клинической картине гельминтозов часто преобладают вегетативные и неврологические симптомы, что обусловлено патогенетическими особенностями глистной интоксикации. Кроме того, проявления, характерные для острого лейкоза, мигрирующей эозинофильной пневмонии, абсцессов, опухолей мягких тканей и костей, могут иметь паразитарную причину. Разнообразные и неспецифические проявления гельминтозов имеют решающее значение в лабораторной диагностике. Одним из самых популярных в клинической практике современной педиатрии среди известных антигельминтных средств широкого спектра группы бензимидазола является альбендазол (Вормил). Системное действие препарата Вормил связано с его активным метаболитом — сульфоксидом альбендазола, который образуется в печени. Препарат ингибирует полимеризацию бета-глобулина, что приводит к нарушению образования цитоплазматических микротубул клеток гельминта, поэтому данное средство активно в отношении разных видов паразитов.
Characteristic of Wave Diffraction and Reflection for Irregular Waves in SWASH Model Around Small Port Structures

The numerical model of Boussinesq approximation, which is mainly used for evaluating the port calmness due to the irregular waves, has a limit of applicability of lattice size in ports such as marinas with narrow port openings of around 30 m. The SWASH model controls the partial reflection according to the depth, porosity coefficient and structure size when applying the reflected wave incident on the structure and terrain. In this study, the partial reflection evaluation at the front of the structure according to the bottom shape and the shape of the structure are examined. In order to evaluate the reproducibility of the model due to the diffraction waves entering the term, the area of incidence at right angles and inclination of the structure is constructed and compared with the diffraction theory suggested by Goda et al. (1978). The experimental results of the sectional structure reflectances calculated as the depth mean show reflectances similar to the approximate values of the reflectances presented by Stelling and Ahrens (1981). It is considered that the reflected wave is well reproduced according to the control of the reflected wave at the boundary and the shape and topography of the structure. Compared with previous studies to examine the diffraction of the wave incident from the breakwater opening, the wave incidence angle and the shape of the diffraction wave are very similar to the theoretical values, but both oblique and rectangular incidence In the case where the direction concentration is small, the diffraction degree is underestimated in some sections with the crest ratio of 0.5 to 0.6.
Occupational risks of working with horses: A questionnaire survey of equine veterinary surgeons

Limited scientific evidence from other countries and plenty of anecdotal evidence suggest that the risk of personal injury in equine veterinary practice is high. However, a comprehensive description of the types of risks to which equine veterinary surgeons expose themselves has not previously been available. The aim of this study was to quantify the number, types and causes of personal injury sustained by equine veterinary practitioners in the UK. An interview (and online) questionnaire-based survey was conducted with a large number of equine veterinary practitioners. Questions were designed to identify the number of injuries sustained during the respondent's career to date and to acquire details of the worst injury sustained including cause, treatment and short- and long-term outcomes. A total of 2292 injuries were reported by 620 respondents, equating to one injury every 3 years 7 months in those respondents. Most ‘worst’ injuries occurred while the veterinary surgeon was conducting most common reasons for equine examination. The most frequent sites of this ‘worst’ injury were the leg and the head with the main cause of injury being a kick with hindlimb. Of all reports, 33% of injuries resulted in a hospital admission of which 43% required hospital admission for longer than 24 h and 7% of reports resulted in a loss of consciousness. The main limitation of this work is the descriptive nature of the survey. It would be unwise to assume that the procedures identified as being most commonly associated with injury in the study are more risky than other less commonly conducted procedures. In conclusion, equine veterinary practice is a risky profession. Greater emphasis on and awareness of methods to avoid or mitigate risk should be a priority for anyone working with horses and their employers.
Current State of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Training and Implementation among Rheumatologists in Arab Countries

Objective: To document the current state of Musculo Skeletal US (MSUS) implementation and training among Arab rheumatologists. Methods: A questionnaire in English divided into 9 items and 4 domains (sociodemographic characteristics, training in MSUS, MSUS in clinical practice and access to equipment) was distributed to Arab rheumatologists who were present at the Panarab Congress of Rheumatology “ARLAR 2016”, which tookplace from 24 to 26 March 2016 in Morocco. Results: A total of 75 among 700 participants (11%) have answered the questionnaire. Most of respondents have less than 50 years (79.6%), 58% were female. MSUS was practiced daily by 37 (49.3%) respondents. Severalrespondents have formal university training (35.6%), few ones have informal training provided by rheumatologists (10.2%), 53.2% attended MSUS courses or Workshops and 75% have access to MSUS. They use MSUS in the following indications : rheumatoid arthritis (85.5%), shoulder pain (76.3%), ankle pain(50%), peripheral spondyloarthritis (51.3%) and for guidance of interventional procedures in 47.2%. Conclusion: Our results suggest that most of Arab rheumatologists have accessto MSUS machine and have been trained by attending MSUS courses or Workshops, but only a half uses MSUS in their daily practice.
2 From Logic Acceptance to Logic Rejection : The Process of Destabilization in Hybrid Organizations

We study the introduction of the private logic into a mature Italian hospital that was governed previously as a hybrid of professional and public logics. Intriguingly, the reconstituted hospital was for several years widely praised for its strong clinical and financial performance, but quickly and with little warning became riven by political differences that led to its demise. Through our case analysis, we develop a multi-level model that reveals the destabilizing process that can unfold when a new logic enters an established organization. We contribute to the hybrids literature by explaining the puzzle of how a new logic can become accepted and then rejected in organizations, emphasizing the critical importance of the interaction between the audience, organization, and practice levels. Crucially, we reveal that positive feedback from multiple audiences may be a mixed blessing for hybrids: while it offers resource and legitimacy advantages, it can induce internal tensions with severe destabilizing consequences. Our findings and model also run counter to two core assumptions within the institutional literature: that social endorsement is advantageous, and that alignment with institutional expectations results in stabilization. We qualify these assumptions and indicate the circumstances under which they are unlikely to hold.
Get the Most from Your Survey: An Application of Rasch Analysis for Education Leaders

High-quality measurement tools are critical to school improvement efforts. Education researchers frequently employ surveys in order to assess a host of variables associated with school improvement. This article asserts that Rasch modeling techniques enhance the quality of a measurement tool because they comprise elements of both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, and because Rasch modeling corrects the erroneous conclusions that result from the errors associated with ordinal response scale data. This article illustrates, with specific attention to the needs of education leaders and researchers, how the Rasch measurement model gauges the usefulness of survey instruments. This study illustrates the benefits of Rasch modeling using the scale that measures teacher external political efficacy (TEPE). Findings show that a set of four items captures this domain well.
Too dark to see? Explaining adolescents’ contact with online extremism and their ability to recognize it

ABSTRACT Adolescents are considered especially vulnerable to extremists’ online activities because they are ‘always online’ and because they are still in the process of identity formation. However, so far, we know little about (a) how often adolescents encounter extremist content in different online media and (b) how well they are able to recognize extremist messages. In addition, we do not know (c) how individual-level factors derived from radicalization research and (d) media and civic literacy affect extremist encounters and recognition abilities. We address these questions based on a representative face-to-face survey among German adolescents (n = 1,061) and qualitative interviews using a think-aloud method (n = 68). Results show that a large proportion of adolescents encounter extremist messages frequently, but that many others have trouble even identifying extremist content. In addition, factors known from radicalization research (e.g., deprivation, discrimination, specific attitudes) as well as extremism-related media and civic literacy influence the frequency of extremist encounters and recognition abilities.
Conformality loss, walking, and 4d complex CFTs at weak coupling

Four-dimensional gauge theories with matter can have regions in parameter space, often dubbed conformal windows, where they flow in the infrared to non-trivial conformal field theories. It has been conjectured that conformality can be lost because of merging of two nearby fixed points that move into the complex plane, and that a walking dynamics governed by scaling dimensions of operators defined at such complex fixed points can occur. We find controlled, parametrically weakly-coupled and ultraviolet-complete 4d gauge theories that explicitly realize this scenario. We show how the walking dynamics is controlled by the coupling of a double-trace operator that crosses marginality. The walking regime ends when the renormalization group flow of this coupling leads to a (weak) first-order phase transition with Coleman-Weinberg symmetry breaking. A light dilaton-like scalar particle appears in the spectrum, but it is not parametrically lighter than the other excitations.
Evaluation of Glass Powder-Based Geopolymer Stabilized Road Bases Containing Recycled Waste Glass Aggregate

As the concept of sustainable pavement gains prominence, a growing number of industrial wastes and recycled materials have been utilized in the pavement industry to preserve natural resources. This study investigates the potential use of waste glass powder-based geopolymer cement as a stabilizing agent in recycled waste glass aggregate (GA) bases. Two recycled materials, waste glass powder (GP) and class F fly ash (FF), were used as the raw materials in the preparation of geopolymer. Virgin aggregate (VA) was replaced by GA at varying replacement ratios as the pavement base materials, and the mechanical behaviors before and after geopolymer stabilization were evaluated. Without stabilization, the incorporation of over 10% GA caused significant detrimental effects on the California bearing ratios (CBR) of base materials, which should be carefully managed in pavement construction. However, all geopolymer stabilized samples showed decent strength properties, indicating the effectiveness of geopolymer stabilization. The use of GA reduced the drying shrinkage of base samples, although the mechanical properties were compromised. During the sample preparation, a higher curing temperature and relative humidity resulted in better mechanical behaviors, and the surface of GA could dissolve in alkaline solution and involve in the geopolymerization at 40°C. The microstructure and minerology of geopolymer stabilizer of base materials were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray defraction (XRD) analyses. This study confirmed the promise of using waste glass-based pavement base materials as the greener substitutes and the potential synergy between waste glass recycling and the pavement industry.
Factors affecting the adoption of information technologies by small woman-managed enterprises in Cameroon

Abstract Women’s entrepreneurship is of key importance to the development of countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Thus, several measures have been implemented to support women in developing their enterprises, including via information technology (IT). The purpose of this research is to identify the factors leading to the adoption of IT by women entrepreneurs in Cameroon. We extended the technology–organization–environment (TOE) theoretical framework to include a fourth category, the characteristics of the female managers. Both partial least squares (PLS) and partial least squares multigroup analysis (PLS-MGA) approaches are applied to a sample of 85 small, woman-managed Cameroonian firms located in several cities. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire. Our results indicate that the adoption of IT by woman-managed enterprises is mainly influenced by the innovativeness spirit of the manager. Surprisingly, none of the TOE variables were found to be significant. Small firms in SSA may believe they are too small to benefit from costly IT investments. Further, the relative advantage and the perceived cost of technology are not significant factors. Because small firms primarily rely on subsidies for their technological equipment, they may be less concerned about the cost–benefit dimensions of IT. Training programs and an increase in networking are advisable.