Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
HRD professional education provision in the UK: past, present and future

ABSTRACT The professionalization of occupations has led to the increased demand for specialized knowledge in many fields, in response to which Higher Education (HE) institutions have provided professional education programmes. The purpose of this paper is to address a need for research into the history and current position of professional education in Human Resource Development (HRD) in the UK and to consider the problem of the extent to which HRD can be regarded as a profession. The paper reports findings from a mixed methods study comprising an audit of the postgraduate HRD programme provision in UK universities and a symposium at which the perspectives of key informants were captured. There is evidence of declining use of the term `HRD’ in programme titles, and of contestation and conflict between the professional education of HRD and Human Resource Management (HRM). The paper argues for regarding HRD as symbiotic in relation to HRM, rather than as a distinct profession. It identifies the implications of this conceptualization for professional education in the field and discusses the relevance of experience in the UK for HRD internationally.
Effect of Neuro-Dynamic Technique on Repetitive Inward Ankle Rolls among Young Malaysian Athletes- A Randomized Controlled Trial

Inversion ankle sprains (IAS) are the most common injuries in sports and recreational activities. Incomplete rehabilitation among injured athletes may result in repetitive inward ankle rolls. Furthermore, inversion ankle sprain causes damage to the superficial peroneal nerve during repeated ankle inversion and plantar flexion. This results in positive neurodynamic tests in patients with sprained ankles. The purpose of this study was to find the effect of the neuro-dynamic technique on repetitive inward ankle rolls and compare it with standard physiotherapy on dynamic balance, pain score, peroneal longus, and tibialis anterior muscle activation response, knee range of motion (ROM), and functional ankle disability index (FADI) among young Malaysian athletes. Fourteen participants of age ranging from 17 to 35 years with repeated ankle sprains were recruited and randomized into Intervention Group A (Neurodynamic technique and Standard Physiotherapy-NDT+SP) and Intervention Group B (Standard Physiotherapy-SP). The participants of group A received NDT (4*30 s with 1-min rest) consisting of peroneal nerve mobilization began the day after the baseline and continued through the week for 3 sessions. In addition, the participants received standard physiotherapy (pain management and exercise) whereas the group B participants received only standard physiotherapy. The participants with repeated IAS were checked for FADI followed by pain score, dynamic balance (Y-balance), and knee ROM (using electro-goniometer). The peroneal longus and tibialis anterior muscle activity response was tested by Surface Electromyography (sEMG) (Noraxon Myo-Muscle) on the injured leg. The subjects of the two groups were tested on selected variables in baseline, mid, post and follow-up measurements. Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was computed to determine the interaction effects of time and between-subject factors. ANOVA results (NDT + SP) indicated that dependent variables FADI (F (1.148, 36) = 4701.14), pain score (F (1.98, 36) = 132.697), dynamic balance (F (1.409, 36) = 16.42), knee ROM (F (1.498, 36) = 62.232), peroneal longus peak activity (F (3, 36) = 25.727), and tibialis anterior peak activity (F (3, 36) = 17.563) had a significant effect (p<0.05) within the times of intervention among participants. Based on the post hoc test. FADI, pain score and knee ROM showed consistent improvement in intervention over the injured leg. The findings of this study show improvement in dynamic balance, pain score, peroneal longus and tibialis anterior muscle activation response, knee ROM, and FADI in both groups. The neurodynamic technique together with standard physiotherapy intervention shows safe and similar effects between variables. As part of the ankle rehabilitation protocol, it also recommends the neurodynamic technique to prevent repetitive IAS.
The Impact of Practitioners’ Personality Traits on Their Level of Systems-Thinking Skills Preferences

Abstract In this study, we used a structural equation modeling method to investigate the relationship between systems engineers and engineering managers’ Systems-Thinking (ST) skills preferences and their Personality Traits (PTs) in the domain of complex system problems. As organizations operate in more and more turbulent and complex environments, it has become increasingly important to assess the ST skills preferences and PTs of engineers. The current literature lacks studies related to the impact of systems engineers and engineering managers’ PTs on their ST skills preferences, and this study aims to address this gap. A total of 99 engineering managers and 104 systems engineers provided the data to test four hypotheses posed in this study. The results show that the PTs of systems engineers and engineering managers have a positive impact on their level of ST skills preferences and that the education level, the current occupation type, and the managerial experience of the systems engineers and engineering managers moderate the main relationship in the study.
Stability analysis of delayed fuzzy Cohen‐Grossberg neural networks with discontinuous activations

In this article, we investigate the dynamical behavior of a class of delayed fuzzy Cohen‐Grossberg neural networks (FCGNNs) with discontinuous activation functions subject to time delays and fuzzy terms. By using the inequality analysis technique and the M‐matrix theory, sufficient and proper conditions are given in order to establish the existence, convergence, and global exponential stability of equilibrium point of the system. In particular, we discuss the impact of discontinuous neuron activations on the existence and exponential stability of equilibrium point for FCGNNs. Two numerical examples are provided to substantiate the theoretical results.
An Approach for Detection and Localization of Missing Gate Faults in Reversible Circuit

ABSTRACT Power consumption issues in VLSI circuits resulted in the emergence of promising technologies – like reversible computing. The introduction of such computing paradigm has turned out to be beneficial for the application of low power CMOS design, communications and in the emerging area of quantum computing. With these benefits, physical realization of reversible circuits has received significant attention in the semiconductor industry. Additionally, to make a robust implementation of this technology, testing has been considered an essential component and several works on this filed are being reported on a daily basis. Although, many works on the efficient detection of gate faults exist but our main focus is not only to detect the faults in the circuit but also to localize the fault with 100% accuracy. Considering this aspect, in this article we propose a fault detection and localization scheme for the existing missing gate fault models in reversible circuits. In our approach, initially test vectors (T) are computed and then an algorithm executes to generate a unique test set (U). Once the test set (U) is generated, it is applied to detect any type of faults if exist in the circuit. Our approach has been successfully tested for all types of missing gate faults – SMGF, PMGF and MMGF. In way to verify the functional correctness of our scheme, we also have executed the testing policy over a wide spectrum of benchmarks and experimental findings are cross checked. The obtained results have been compared with peer-reviewed works and improvements are reported.
Association of zinc intake & serum zinc levels with acne severity

96 Normal 0 false false false EN-US ZH-CN AR-SA Background: Recent studies have suggested the relationship between diet and acne, and zinc plays a role through its anti-inflammatory mechanism. This study aimed to determine the association between zinc intake and serum zinc levels with acne severity. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the difference in zinc intake and serum zinc levels with acne severity based on Indonesian Acne Expert Meeting (IAEM) criteria. Sixty patients with acne in Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital were selected. The effect of zinc intake on acne severity was analyzed via unpaired T test, whereas the effect of serum zinc levels on acne severity was examined with Mann–Whitney test. Data were further evaluated using SPSS 20.0. Results: Zinc intake in all the subjects was below the Indonesian recommended daily allowance, and the mean of zinc intake and serum zinc levels in the mild acne group was higher than that of the moderate–severe acne group. The zinc intake significantly differed between the mild and moderate–severe acne groups (p < 0.01). Likewise, serum zinc levels significantly varied between mild and moderate–severe acne group (p = 0.048). Conclusion: Although this study showed a significant difference between zinc intake and serum zinc levels with the severity of acne vulgaris, further follow-up studies should be performed to assess zinc for acne vulgaris therapy. Keywords: zinc intake, serum zinc level, acne severity
A systematic study of transport, magnetic and thermal properties of layered iridates

OF DISSERTATION A SYSTEMATIC STUDY OF TRANSPORT, MAGNETIC AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF LAYERED IRIDATES A unique feature of the 5d-iridates is that the spin-orbit interaction (SOI) and Coulomb interactions U are of comparable strength and therefore compete vigorously. The relative strength of these interactions stabilizes new exotic ground states that provide a fertile ground for studying new physics. SOI is proportional to Z (Z is the atomic number), and it is now recognized that strong SOI can drive novel narrow-gap insulating states in heavy transition metal oxides such as iridates. Indeed, strong SOI necessarily introduces strong lattice degrees of freedom that become critical to new physics in the iridates. This dissertation thoroughly examines a wide array of newly observed novel phenomena induced by adjusting the relative strengths of U and SOI interactions via slight chemical doping and application of hydrostatic pressure in the layered iridates, particularly, BaIrO3 and Sr2IrO4.
Evaluation of Short-Term Effectiveness of Orthopedic Manual Therapy in Signs and Symptoms of Myofascial Pain: A Controlled Clinical Trial.

To evaluate the short-term effectiveness of orthopedic manual therapy (OMT) in signs and symptoms of myofascial pain (MFP) in young adults. Materials and Methods: An experimental controlled clinical study was performed in young adults between 19 and 24 years old. Thirty-one patients with MFP according to Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) were divided into two groups. Group A: Orthopedic Manual Therapy (n=16; 10 females, 6 males; 21.6 ± 1.70 years old), and Group B: Control group (n=15; 10 females, 5 males; 20.9 ± 2.00 years old). The participants of group A were treated for a period of 6 weeks; Six therapeutic interventions were performed. Degree of dysfunction (Helkimo index), pain level (VAS scale), and range of mandibular movements (opening and lateral movements) were taken at baseline (T0) and immediately at post-treatment (T1). The data were analyzed with chi-square test and t-test; p<0.05 was considered significant. Result: After the OMT, there were no significant changes in diagnosis of MFP according to RDC/TMD (p=0.41); however, there was a statistically significant improvement in the Helkimo index (p=0.0083) and the level of pain according to the VAS scale (p=0.0004). Mandibular movements did not show significant differences (p>0.05). Conclusion: This study suggested that a 6-week period of OMT treatment has a clinically significant effect in pain level and degree of dysfunction in patients with MFP. A longer follow-up study is required to better assess the effects of manual therapy.
Phosphorus availability as affected by the application of organic amendments in Ultisols

The adequacy and availability of phosphorous (P) in the soil during the organic matter decomposition are important for plant growth, especially in the early stages since most organic matter slowly release plant nutrients. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the availability of P during organic amendment s in Ultisols . The incubation experiment used a completely Randomized Design (CRD) for 7 treatments which consisted of vermicompost, chicken, and cattle manure at the rate of 15 and 30 Mg ha -1 . Soil and organic amendment s were incorporated in to a 5 kg polybag and the mixture was incubated for 7 weeks. The soil was sampled at the 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 weeks, and analyzed for P availability and pH . Also, the Total Soil Organic Carbon (TSOC), Total Soil Nitrogen (TSN), exchangeable Al, and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) were analyzed from the soil sampled either at week 4 or 7. The result showed that P increased slowly in the first 3 weeks of incubation, followed by a drastic continuous increase in week 4. The experiment also confirmed that chicken manure released the highest and fastest amount of P to the soil as compared to vermicompost, and cattle manure. On average, the increment of P was 2.28, 1.71, and 1.97 mg kg -1 week -1 for chicken manure, vermicompost, and cattle manure respectively . Furthermore, the improvement of soil chemical properties was achieved using amendment as indicated by the increase in TSN, soil pH, and a decrease in exchangeable Al. The result was significant for P organic fertilization to en sure its availability for plant growth, leading t o improved productivity, especially in organic farming systems .
A meta-analysis of factors influencing the strength of mate-choice copying in animals

Mate-choice copying is a form of social learning in which an individual’s choice of mate is influenced by the apparent choices of other individuals of the same sex and has been observed in more than 20 species across a broad taxonomic range. Though fitness benefits of copying have proven difficult to measure, theory suggests that copying should not be beneficial for all species or contexts. However, the factors influencing the evolution and expression of copying have proven difficult to resolve. We systematically searched the literature for studies of mate-choice copying in nonhuman animals and, then, performed a phylogenetically controlled meta-analysis to explore which factors influence the expression of copying across species. Across 58 published studies in 23 species, we find strong evidence that animals copy the mate choice of others. The strength of copying was significantly influenced by taxonomic group; however, sample size limitations mean it is difficult to draw firm conclusions regarding copying in mammals and arthropods. The strength of copying was also influenced by experimental design: copying was stronger when choosers were tested before and after witnessing a conspecific’s mate choice compared to when choosers with social information were compared to choosers without. Importantly, we did not detect any difference in the strength of copying between males and females or in relation to the rate of multiple mating. Our search also highlights that more empirical work is needed to investigate copying in a broader range of species, especially those with differing mating systems and levels of reproductive investment.
Bitlis’ten alınan bazı balların Botanik Orijini ve Antioksidan Aktivitesi

Bal, dunya capinda en iyi bilinen ari urunlerinden biridir. Bu calismanin amaci Bitlis yoresinden alinan 5 bal orneginin botanik orjinini ve antioksidan aktivitesini degerlendirmektir. Butun bal ornekleri multifloral olarak siniflandirilmistir. Bal orneklerinin antioksidan aktivitesi toplam fenol icerigi, toplam flavonoid icerigi, hidrojen peroksit giderme aktivitesi (HPSA), demir indirgeme antioksidan gucu (FRAP), DPPH radikal giderme aktivitesi (DPPH), demir iyon selatlama aktivitesi (FICA), ABTS, sirasiyla 165.73-349.41 mg GAE/100 g, 1.26-4.08 mg CAE/100, 201.76-216.59 µg/mL, 52.46-71.2%, 256.41-419.29 µg/mL, 69.44-94%, and 20.06-20.59 µg/mL, olarak sirasiyla bulunmustur. Bu sonuclar Trolox (TRO), Rutin (RUT) ve Butillenmis Hidroksi Anisol (BHA) standart antioksidan bilesenler ile karsilastirilmistir. Bu calismadan elde edilen sonuclar, bolgede besin degeri daha yuksek ballar uretilmesini saglayarak ariciligin buyumesine destek vermekte ve aricilik yapan ailelerin gelir duzeyinin yukselmesini saglamaktadir.
Ca2+- and Mg2+-Induced Conformational and Rheological Changes of Actomyosin Extracted from Fresh and Freeze-Thaw Tilapia

ABSTRACT The conformational changes of natural actomyosins prepared from fresh and freeze-thaw tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in the presence of Ca2+ or Mg2+ were investigated. The Ca2+-activated adenosine triphosphatase (Ca2+-ATPase) activities of actomyosins extracted from fresh and freeze-thaw fish were comparable (p > 0.05). The denaturation temperatures (Td) of actomyosins extracted from fresh fish were lower than those from freeze-thaw counterparts (p < 0.05). The addition of Ca2+ or Mg2+ reduced the Td of actomyosins. Ca2+ and Mg2+ enhanced protein aggregation at ≥ 40°C (p < 0.05). Based on the sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) pattern, the myosin heavy chain (MHC) and actin bands tended to form large aggregates to a greater extent in the presence of 100mM Ca2+ or Mg2+. Ca2+ and Mg2+enhanced disulfide linkages and hydrophobic interactions among actomyosin molecules. The onset temperature of elastic modulus (G′) of both actomyosins was shifted to lower temperature as 100mM of Ca2+ or Mg2+ was added. Mg2+ at 20mM increased the breaking force of washed tilapia mince at 40°C. Our results revealed that the intrinsic properties of actomyosins extracted from fresh and frozen fish were distinct, and divalent ions Ca2+ or Mg2+ affected their gelation differently.
The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Employee Commitment: Mediating role of Meaningful Work and Positive Affect

This paper aims to theoretically explain the relationships between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and employee commitment using both Social Identity Theory (SIT) and Social Exchange Theory (SET) by developing a conceptual model which incorporates mediation effects of meaningful work and positive affect. Further, this paper highlights the importance of examining employees’ perception of CSR activities in the licensed commercial banking sector. A structured questionnaire that was developed based on a comprehensive review of literature and refined using both expert opinions and a pilot survey was used for data collection. Sample comprised of 410 respondents, and a convenience sampling strategy was used to secure these responses from 13 local licensed commercial banks in Sri Lanka. Structural equation modelling was utilized to test the proposed relationships. The findings indicate that there are significant (p<0.05) positive relationships between CSR perceptions and employee commitment. Furthermore, meaningful work and positive affect were found to partially mediate the relationship between CSR and employee commitment. In terms of theoretical significance this study filled a gap by utilizing both SIT and SET in explaining relationships between CSR perceptions and employee commitment. Findings also contribute to the extant empirical literature on CSR perceptions and employee commitment particularly in the banking sector. Moreover, this study adds new insights on mediating capability of psychologically related variables.
PENGARUH MODAL KERJA, RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN FARMASI DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA

ABSTRAK Modal kerja merupakan aspek paling penting bagi tiap perusahaan karena modal kerja merupakan faktor penentu berjalannya kegiatan operasional jangka pendek dalam perusahaan Kegiatan operasional tersebut berpengaruh pada pendapatan yang diperoleh perusahaan. Bagi perusahaan masalah profitabilitas sangat penting, profitabilitas dapat digunakan sebagai tolak ukur keberhasilan pimpinan pada suatu perusahaan. Nilai perusahaan sangat penting karena dengan nilai perusahaan yang tinggi akan diikuti oleh tingginya kemakmuran pemegang saham. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh modal kerja, return on assets (ROA) terhadap nilai perusahaan. Data dikumpulkan berdasarkan Laporan Keuangan dari 10 perusahaan farmasi di yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) periode 2014–2018. Pengujian hepotisis dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji regresi linier berganda dengan hasil yang menunjukan bahwa terdapat pengaruh modal kerja terhadap nilai perusahaan, tidak terdapat pengaruh return on assets (ROA) terhadap nilai perusahaan. Terdapat pengaruh modal kerja dan return on assets (ROA) terhadap nilai perusahaan farmasi di BEI. Kata Kunci : Modal kerja, Return on Assets (ROA), Nilai Perusahaan
Effect of Thermal Stresses Formed during Air Annealing of Amorphous Lanthanum Cuprate Thin Films Deposited on Silicon Substrate

Amorphous thin films of La–Cu–O deposited by magnetron sputtering have been annealed at different temperatures and in situ analyzed by X-ray diffraction. These experiments were useful to determine the crystallization temperature and to follow the crystallization process of the film. The in situ annealing X-ray diffraction analyses have been also used to determine the thermal expansion coefficient of La2CuO4 thin film. The estimated value is close to that obtained for a commercial powder. The thermal expansion coefficient value with additional environmental scanning electron microscopy observations explains the delamination origin that occurs during the annealing before the crystallization step. The buckling and delamination of the film observed is caused by the thermal expansion coefficient mismatch of the film and the substrate. During the heating step, the mismatch generates compressive stress at the film/substrate interface, causing the film to lift off and crack in the typical way.
Effect of rhizobium inoculation on morphological and yield contributing traits in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

To evaluate the effect of rhizobium inoculation on morphological and yield contributing traits in chickpea (Cicer arietinumL.) cultivars under inoculated and non-inoculated production systems during 2011-12 at The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan. Randomized complete block design were used with three replications. The Genotype × Environment interaction values for seed yield plantranged from 5.73 g to 15.86 g attained by genotypes NKC-5-S-17 and NDC-5-S-11, respectively. Genotype NDC-5-S-11 displayed highest values for seeds plant (63.67), and harvest index (39.59%) in inoculated conditions. The same genotype (NDC-5-S-11) outshined for yield (14.67 g) and yield associated traits under noninoculated production system as well as it exhibited maximum seed yield plant (15.27 g) and largest harvest index across both environments. However, genotype NKC-5-S-24 exhibited minimum days to 50% flowering (124.83 days) and maximum nodules plant across both environments. Highest plant height (66.83 cm) across both systems was showed by NKC-5-S15 and NKC-5-S-21. Genotype NKC-5-S-14 took minimum days (168.5 days) to mature. Yield plant showed highly significant and positive correlation with pods plant(ri = 0.729) (rn = 0.824), seeds plant (ri = 0.862) (rn = 0.865) and harvest index (ri = 0.885) (rn = 0.828) under inoculated (ri) and non-inoculated (rn) environments. Therefore, pods plant , seed plant and harvest index can be exploited as indirect selection criteria for selecting high yielding chickpea genotypes. NDC-5-S-11 performed better for yield and yield associated traits across the two environments, moreover its performance under inoculated environment was more prominent, therefore, this genotype can be used in future breeding programs and is recommended for crop rotation program to get maximum yield.