Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Conscious Self-Regulation as a Meta-Resource of Academic Achievement and Psychological Well-Being of Young Adolescents

Background The role of conscious self-regulation in determining students’ psychological well-being and academic performance is considered in the context of the fundamental problem of the regularities of young adolescents’ development. Objective To reveal the role of meta-resources of conscious self-regulation in determining young adolescents’ psychological well-being and academic performance. Design Sample: 500 students in 4th- to 6th grade (10–12) in general schools, 149 of whom participated in a three-year longitudinal study. The Self-Regulation Profile of Learning Activity and the Well-Being Manifestation scales were used. Results Conscious self-regulation and academic performance increase significantly in fifth grade and decrease in sixth grade. On the contrary, psychological well-being is characterized by a systemic positive dynamic. A typological analysis identified the levels of psychological well-being of students growing, stable, and declining during the transition period. It was found that the general level of conscious self-regulation made a significant positive contribution and is a universal resource for students’ psychological well-being and academic performance. Special regulatory resources for academic performance are described, depending on the trajectory of changes in psychological well-being. Increased well-being is determined by the regulatory competencies of Planning and Evaluation of results and its stability by Planning, Modelling, Flexibility, and Responsibility. The general level of self-regulation, regulatory competencies, Planning, Programming and Responsibility mediate in the relationship between student psychological well-being and academic performance. A longitudinal study found that self-regulation has a long-term positive effect on student psychological well-being and academic performance. Conclusion Conscious self-regulation is a meta-resource that makes a significant contribution to both the psychological well-being and academic performance. Mediator and prognostic effects of self-regulation on these properties create a psychological basis for practical work.
Influence of plant species and soil conditions on plant-soil feedback in the jarrah forest

i Table of contents v Thesis declaration viii Acknowledgements ix List of publications xi Chapter 1. General Introduction 1 Plant-soil feedback theory 1 Influence of plant species on plant-soil feedback: soil conditioning 2  Root deposition 3  Litter deposition 6 Influence of soil conditions on plant-soil feedback 8  Soil feedback mediated by chemical properties 9  Soil feedback mediated by biological properties 10 Empirical evidence for importance of plant-soil feedback in vegetation succession 12 Implications of the plant-soil feedback for restoration of ecosystems 16 The jarrah forest 17  Distribution and climate 18  Soils 19  Ecological aspects 19 Evidence of potential mechanisms of soil conditioning by jarrah forest plants 21 Mining activity and restoration of the jarrah forest 22 Thesis outline and research objectives 29 Chapter 2. General methods 30 Response variables 30
Toward the Practical Framework of Sámi Education

Aims: The challenge of the Sami School is that the western school culture dominates teaching, and socializes the Sami pupils into the dominant society. The aim of this article is to introduce a practical framework for Sami education which would direct teaching arrangements and comprehensive pedagogy drawn from the Sami people’s own starting points. Study design: School ethnography. Place and Duration of Study: Sami and Norwegian speaking classes in six Sami schools in Norway between 2001 and 2007. Methodology: The research material comprised observations and research diary on education, interviews and questionnaires of teachers (N=108), entries in the research journal, and school documents such as annual plans and curricula. Results: Education at Sami schools is affected by outer historical-cultural foundation and background factors, and on the other hand, the inner special features of developing Sami education. Conclusion: The framework introduced in this article aims at filling a gap – to create a model that is based on an independent Sami School system.
Impacts of Volcanic Emissions on the Global Biogeochemical Mercury Cycle: Insights From Satellite Observations and Chemical Transport Modeling

Volcanism is the largest natural source of mercury (Hg) to the biosphere. However, past Hg emission estimates have varied by three orders of magnitude. Here, we present an updated central estimate and interquartile range (232 Mg a−1; IQR: 170–336 Mg a−1) for modern volcanic Hg emissions based on advances in satellite remote sensing of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and an improved method for considering uncertainty in Hg:SO2 emissions ratios. Atmospheric modeling shows the influence of volcanic Hg on surface atmospheric concentrations in the extratropical Northern Hemisphere is 1.8 times higher than in the Southern Hemisphere. Spatiotemporal variability in volcanic Hg emissions may obscure atmospheric trends forced by anthropogenic emissions at some locations. This should be considered when selecting monitoring sites to inform global regulatory actions. Volcanic emission estimates from this work suggest the pre‐anthropogenic global atmospheric Hg reservoir was 580 Mg, 7‐fold lower than in 2015 (4,000 Mg).
Risk by Human Health for Invasion of Pteridium arachnoideum, in Bolívar, Ecuador PtaquilosideS Content in Fronds and in Milk

Pteridium spp. is a very invasive plant in the world. It has a carcinogen toxic substance named ptaquiloside. Recently were make a first report of presence the Enzootic Hematuria Bovine (EHB) in San Miguel, Bolivar province, Ecuador. This report describes the presence of high invasion by Pteridium arachnoideum (bracken fern) in areas of cattle grazing. For also, the present work had as objective study the level of ptaquiloside in fronds of bracken fern in different farms considering different altitude. It was make determination of ptaquiloside residual level in milk from cantons with high invasion of bracken fern. In both case were use High Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) by extern standard using pterosin B, as stable product of ptaquiloside. The study report high concentration of ptaquiloside in fronds of bracken fern no dependent of altitude. High level of residual toxic compounds were find milk sample. High level of toxic in milk constitute a potential risk by human health in Ecuador.
Vitamin D as a biomarker in predicting sepsis outcome at a tertiary care hospital

Background: Vitamin D has proven immunomodulatory effects. As per the literature, there is a vitamin D deficiency observed in critically ill sepsis patients. Aims and Objectives: The present study was conducted to study the association of vitamin D levels at the time of admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) with mortality and various indices of sepsis assessment like the simplified acute physiology score (SAPS II) along with the age-unadjusted Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) and procalcitonin. Materials and Methods: A single centric, observational-longitudinal study was conducted in the ICU with patients of sepsis (n=96). Vitamin D was measured at the time of admission to the ICU. Controls were taken from age- and gender-matched patients without sepsis and with no premorbid illnesses. The objectives of the current study were to assess SAPS II and CCI scores and their predicted mortality amongst various categories of vitamin D levels at the time of admission, to correlate various categories of vitamin D levels with hospital stay and complications or hazards and to assess the sensitivity of vitamin D for prediction of sepsis outcome. Results: The case cohort and controls had average vitamin D levels of 15.33 ng/dL and 41.11 ng/dL, respectively. Patients with vitamin D deficiency had longer hospital and ICU stays and greater rates of morbidity. Observations showed no correlation between vitamin D and serum albumin, WBC count, total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, or HDL. The level of vitamin D at the time of admission to the ICU was observed to be highly sensitive (90.6%) to predicting the mortality rates in the ICU due to sepsis. Conclusion: Measurement of vitamin D at the time of admission may be a possible indicator for prediction of sepsis mortality and hospital and ICU length of stay for ICU-admitted patients with sepsis.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Optimizing Immunity in the Upper Respiratory Tract

Rapid development and deployment of vaccines greatly reduced mortality and morbidity during the COVID-19 pandemic. The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines approved by national regulatory authorities require intramuscular administration. SARS-CoV-2 initially infects the upper respiratory tract, where the infection can be eliminated with little or no symptoms by an effective immune response. Failure to eliminate SARS-CoV-2 in the upper respiratory tract results in lower respiratory tract infections that can lead to severe disease and death. Presently used intramuscularly administered COVID-19 vaccines are effective in reducing severe disease and mortality, but are not entirely able to prevent asymptomatic and mild infections as well as person-to-person transmission of the virus. Individual and population differences also influence susceptibility to infection and the propensity to develop severe disease. This article provides a perspective on the nature and the mode of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines that can optimize protective immunity in the upper respiratory tract to reduce infections and virus transmission as well as severe disease.
Urban Fringes: Squatter and Slum Settlements in the Kathmandu Valley (Nepal)

•• vulnera bilit y. and Ihe poverty of the populations. For 'the sa ke of analys is, they can be called oUlp/aces, Le. neithe r belongi ng \0 th e urban territory nor to ils outside space. Their uncertain ty has a serious impact on educat ion , economic conditions, and the exercise of ci ti zenship rights (Agier 2008). More often than not the people settled there are hardly integrated in to global all-encompass ing society and are consid ered urban or national paria hs. TIICY are implicatcd in national conflictual causes. and are casily manipulatcd oy politicalleadcrs and organisations. In South Asia, these spaces arc principally muliicastc. multiethnic and multilinguaL They mi x pcople from diffcrent geographical origins and stand in sharp contrast to the previous pre-industrial terri tories based mainly on kinship. eth ni c group and caste hierarchy. A new soci al fabric is emerging from these settl ements, characterised by: new collective identities; an achieved status as far as leaders arc concerned: social • bonds based on a common ncighbourhood and shared impoverished economic conditions; and lastly a vital role played by associative life. TIli s anicle intends to provide a case swdy of such OIl/places in the urban geography of the Kathmandu Valley. Ncpal. I will lOCus on s lum selllement s along riverbanks, and addr. :ss the variou s political and sociological issues which are central to the populations of thesc urban fri nges. The data were collected over the last years in Kathmandu Metropolitan City. amidst growing tramc jams and thick clouds of car exhaust fi L mes. l
Young Women’s Attitudes and Concerns Regarding Pornography and Their Sexual Experiences: A Qualitative Approach

This study explores female university students’ attitudes toward and concerns about pornography, based on their experience watching it and on sexual encounters with men. It used a qualitative descriptive design. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants between March and April 2020. Thematic data analysis was performed using COREQ reporting guidelines. Three themes emerged from the data: (1) the sexual learning process, (2) the role of pornography in women’s sexuality, and (3) sexual experiences. Participants reported how they learned about sexuality and how pornography influenced sexual experiences. Self-esteem issues and societal norms regarding hair removal and difficulty saying “no” to unwanted or humiliating sexual practices were found. The young women were not comfortable with women’s representations in mainstream pornography. They blamed pornography for negative sexual experiences and claimed it influenced them and young men. Participants usually assumed submissive roles during sex and permitted aggressive sexual behaviors. The study reveals valuable information on how young women learn about sex and their difficulty in refusing unwanted sexual activities and even aggressive practices. Sexual education programs should include assertiveness training to improve sexual health, consent, and well-being.
Revisiting Secondary Education Reform in China: Comparing the Perceptions of Teachers and Students between 2012 and 2022

This mixed methods study compares how secondary school teachers implemented Education Reform in China in 2012 and 2022. The survey asked how often a teaching or evaluation strategy was used. The conclusions of the current study indicate that even though teacher-directed lessons (teacher talk, questioning, and discussions) still dominated, sample teachers were able to use a variety of student-centered learning (SCL) methods (activities and group work) in accordance with the Reform initiatives. A significant obstacle to reform remains high-stakes examinations, which rely heavily on rote memorization, rather than the creative application of knowledge.
Effect of Peroneus Longus Graft in Patient Undergoing Anterior Cruciate Reconstruction on Foot Dynamics

: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) aids in stabilizing the knee joint. ACL is most commonly injured ligament, commonly among sport players. ACL reconstruction is one of the most common orthopaedic techniques performed worldwide. Peroneus longus tendon (PLT) is a promising graft in ACL reconstruction, apart from patellar tendon and the hamstring tendon. We aimed to evaluate the dynamics of foot in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction with PLT. Total 42 patients undergoing ACL reconstruction with PLT were included above the age of 18 years. Patient assessment was done based on Constant - American Ankle and Foot score preoperatively, at 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after surgery. The mean age of the patients was 32.24 ± 7.81 years. Majority of the patients (42.86%) belonged to the age group of 31 to 40 years, and there were 29 males and 13 females. The clinical foot and ankle score pre - operatively was 100 in all the patients, which was at 3 months declined to 90 among 30.95% and to 80 in 4.76% patients. At 6 months, 37 patients continued in the study with the score was 100 in 83.33% and 90 in 4.76% patients, while at 12 months 26 patients were continued for follow up, all had the score of 100. The pre - operative mean score was 100, while at 3 months it was 95.95 ± 5.80, at 6 months 99.46 ± 2.26 and at 1 year it was again 100. So, present study gave the satisfactory results with insignificant change in the clinical foot and ankle score till 1 year follow up. Therefore, we recommend the use of PLT for ACL reconstruction as it has least effect on the foot and ankle dynamics
Effect of aerobic and resistance training on secreted protein acidic rich in cysteine, decorin, and myonectin muscle genes expression in rats fed with a high-fat diet

Background and aims: Fatty diet can affect the expression of myokines. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of aerobic and resistance training secreted protein acidic rich in cysteine (SPARC), decorin (DCN), and myonectin muscle gene expression in rats fed with a high-fat diet. Methods: In this experimental study, 32 rats were randomly divided into healthy control, obese control, obese+aerobic exercise, and obese+resistance exercise groups. The training program was implemented for 4 weeks at aerobic moderate intensity (50% VO2max in the first week and 65% VO2max in the last week). For resistance training, the animals were also trained to climb the ladder (height 110 cm, slope 80%, and the distance between the bars of the ladder 2 cm), which is based on the determination of one-repetition maximum (1RM). Obese rats received a dose of 0.5 mL/100 g of body weight orally by gavage for 4 weeks and 5 days a week. Results: There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of DCN expressions (P=0.702). However, the expression of SPARC (P=0.039) and myonectin in the obese control group was significantly increased compared to the healthy control (P=0.038). The expression of SPARC and myonectin in the aerobic training group (P=0.038, P=0.042) and the resistance training group (P=0.048, P=0.049) was significantly decreased in comparison to obesity control. Resistance training caused a greater decrease in myonectin compared to aerobic training (P=0.049). Conclusion: The findings revealed that aerobic and resistance exercises are effective in reducing SPARC and myonectin expression in the skeletal muscle of rats fed with a high-fat diet.
Basin dynamical features of coal-related gas assemblage in Jiyang Depression

Jiyang area is of the material base and the dynamic background for the assemblage of the coal-related gas.That is,the Permo-Carboniferous strata are preserved well in some fault-blocks of Mesozoic-Cenozoic era in Jiyang Depression.The rock series producing the hydrocarbon and the gas have developed which are characterized by the coal-bearing strata.The upper strata of Permo-Carboniferous(for example,broadly and stably distributed upper Shihezi Formation sandstones) are of good condition for reservoir development.The regional caps produced the confining condition for the coal-related gas enriching into the deposits.Therefore,the Permo-Carboniferous strata possessing the good assemblage of the source,the reservoir and the cap are of the most important geological condition for the coal-related gas enriching into the deposits in Jiyang Depression.
Effect of Sector (Position in Canopy) on Allocation of 13 C-photosynthates in Mangosteen

We investigated the effect of sector (position in canopy) on translocation and distribution of 13 C-photosynthates in mangosteen trees and related the findings to previous analyses of fruit quality. Our experiment was conducted on three 25-year-old mangosteen trees. Tree canopies were divided into 9 sectors based on height (bottom, middle, top) and width (inner, center, outer). One branch from each sector was labeled with 13 CO 2 in December 2003. Immediately after labeling, 13 C concentration in leaves from middle sectors was higher than that in leaves from other positions. 13 C concentration in all leaves decreased rapidly for 24 h after 13 C feeding, followed by a gradual decrease. In contrast, 13 C concentration increased over time in the pericarp and aril of fruits. Translocation of 13 C-photosynthates into fruit was high in Sectors 4 and 5, and in top positions (Sectors 7 to 9). At 96 h after 13 C feeding, the highest distribution ratio of 13 C-photosynthates was observed in stems, followed in descending order by pericarp, leaf, and aril. 13 C distribution ratio in the aril was generally highest in fruits from inner and center positions. The relationship between partitioning of photosynthates and quality of mangosteen fruit, which differs among sectors, has been discussed.
A WATER QUALITY AND PHYTOPLANKTON OF SALANTA RIVER KANO, NIGERIA

Aspects of physico-chemical characteristics and phytoplankton of Salanta River were studied between March 2011 and April 2012. With a view to determine the quality of water using phytoplankton indices. Standard methods were used to determine the physico-chemical parameters. The mean water quality parameters studied are temperature (21.5±1.22), pH (7.8±0.78), turbidity (78.9±11.02), transparency (43.7±7.42), conductivity (153.1±9.14), and dissolved oxygen (8.8±1.02). The phytoplankton of Salanta River is dominated by the Chlorophyceac both in terms of number of species and number of individuals. The abundance follows the order Chlorophyceac> Bacillariophyceac> Cyanophyceac > Euglenophyceac > Dinophyceac. The phytoplankton composition indicates the increased influence of pollution tolerant taxa like the Cyanophyceac and Euglenophyceac. The species diversity index showed that the quality of water in Salanta River is undergoing deterioration.
GPS MOBILE PHONE-BASED ACTIVITY DIARY SURVEY

Activity diary is necessary information to investigate the relationships between individual travel behavior and activity engagement. A GPS mobile phone-based activity diary survey system is developed in this study. The software programmed in Java works on mobile phone devices for entering information on activity diary. Positional data are automatically collected at regular intervals by GPS-equipped mobile phones. Two pilot surveys are conducted for a total about 50 participants to examine the advantages of the survey system. By comparing activity data collected by the software with the data collected by conventional paper-based activity diary surveys, it is found that the system developed in this study is useful in terms of reducing "time lag" in data entry and mitigation of spatial constraints for data entry. However, the respondent's burden depends on the characteristics of the respondents.
Structure and Thermodynamics of Subduction Zone Fluids from Spectroscopic Studies

Fluids1 in subduction zones have been a subject of growing interest for at least the last 20 years. Subduction zones are the major places on Earth for mass transfer, element recycling and chemical differentiation through magmatic processes in which fluids released from the slab play a central role. Hydrous subduction zone magmas are essential in the formation of numerous types of hydrothermal ore deposits and are the driving force behind magmatic-hydrothermal and geothermal systems in volcanic arcs. It is widely recognized that the characteristic geochemical signature of arc magmas results from the metasomatism of the magma source by a slab-derived flux (McCulloch and Gamble 1991; Elliott 2003). Large uncertainties remain however concerning the chemical composition and nature of the slab flux (aqueous fluid, hydrous melt or supercritical fluid? ) and, ultimately, about the mechanisms of mass transfer from the slab to the mantle wedge. Correlating inputs and outputs in subduction zones to quantitatively estimate mass transfer and element recycling relies on thermodynamic modeling of fluid-rock interactions at pressure-temperature above 5 GPa and 1500 K (Manning 2004a). Key constraints on these models are the phase relations, mineral solubility, the behavior of trace elements (partition coefficients) and the physico-chemical and thermodynamic properties of high-pressure fluids at relevant conditions. Unfortunately, quantitative information on fluid properties at relevant P - T conditions are in most cases not available due to experimental difficulties associated with the non-quenchable character of fluid phases. New experimental designs, especially those using laser or synchrotron-based spectroscopic techniques combined with high temperature diamond anvil cells (Basset et al. 1993), are now opening the possibility for monitoring in situ the chemical composition of fluid phases and for the determination of structural parameters and thermodynamic quantities. In this chapter, I review recent progress in determining the thermodynamic properties and molecular-scale structure of …