Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The ins and outs of Central European unemployment

ABSTRACT We examine the role of unemployment inflows and outflows in contributing to unemployment cyclicality in Czechia and Poland, using data from the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions, and a three-state model of unemployment variance decomposition. We find that the labour market fluidity is higher in Poland than in Czechia, with Polish workers moving in and out of unemployment more frequently than their Czech counterparts. For both countries, the upward unemployment dynamics was during 2008–2011 driven by counter-cyclical increases in the job-separation rate, rather than by pro-cyclical declines in the job-finding rate. The inflow-outflow split was nonetheless more balanced in Czechia. The two economies further diverged across 2015–2018: Czech unemployment declined prevailingly due to diminishing job separations, while in Poland it was mostly due to improving job-finding prospects. This signals a deeper insider-outsider fragmentation of the Czech labour market, even during the period of economic expansion.
The impact of culture, religion, and ethnicity on the adoption of fertilisers in rural Ethiopia

This paper analyses culture as a determinant of technology adoption in a developing country. While the literature discusses the influence of culture upon economic growth, little attention has been paid to the mechanisms at the micro level. Therefore, we postulate that culture plays a crucial role in hindering or fostering the diffusion of innovation, a key trigger of the engine of growth. This empirical study uses the Ethiopia Rural Household Survey to disentangle between individual cultural traits, namely, ethnicity and religion, and the cultural homogeneity of the environment as co-determinants of fertiliser adoption. To examine our hypotheses, we apply a multivariate survival model for clustered and correlated observations to account for time and location effects. The results reveal significant differences in the probability of adopting fertiliser among cultural groups. Moreover, habits and social norms, proxied by ethnicity, provide a better explanation for the role of culture, than religious beliefs, as usually posited in the literature. Also, the cultural environment turns out tobe a decisive trigger. The probability of adoption is higher in rural societies with a homogeneous ethnic environment but distinct religious variety.
Associations between satisfaction of basic psychological needs of students and self- efficacy in secondary school physical education

Physical education is an important setting for the promotion of personal resources of children and adolescents. One of the main personal resources in education in general and physical education in particular is self-efficacy. The current study investigated the association between physical education-related self-efficacy and basic psychological need satisfaction according to Self-Determination Theory in adolescent students. A total of 708 students from grades nine to eleven were surveyed using questionnaires. The results of a linear regression analysis indicated that there is a relationship between the need for competence satisfaction and physical education-related self-efficacy (Rcorr= 0.29, p< 0.001, f2= 0.40), while the need for autonomy and the need for relatednesswere not related to self-efficacy. One possible interpretation is that the feeling of being competent in physical education enables the development of positive self-efficacy. As practical implications, the implementation of assessment systems in physical education is recommended, focusing on students’ individual performance to positively influence competence satisfaction and, subsequently, self-efficacy.
Employee Perceptions of TQM-Oriented HRM Practices for Perceived Performance Improvement in the Case of Companies in Indonesia1

This study aims to identify the effect of the relationship between human resources management (HRM) and total quality management (TQM) on improving employee performance. Several previous qualitative studies have stated that TQM and HRM are separate methods. This article describes a new method using a quantitative approach. This research is needed to fill the gap in the literature by empirically analyzing the relationship between HRM, TQM practices, and organizational performance. Data was collected quantitatively from 100 employees in Indonesia through questionnaires and online survey methods. The data collected were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with the Lisrel 8.5 system. TQM-oriented HRM is operationalized as a second-order latent variable measured by four factors (training, empowerment, teamwork, compensation). The findings support the validity of the TQM-oriented HRM model as a hierarchical, second-order latent construct and show a strong relationship 1 This research was supported by Faculty of Economics, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. 2 All correspondence regarding this article should be addressed to Christian Wiradendi Wolor at the Faculty of Economics, State University of Jakarta, Rawamangun Muka, Jakarta, Indonesia or by email t christianwiradendi@unj.ac. id. Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research ISSN 2288-6168 (Online) Vol. 10 No.2 May 2022: 123-146 http://dx.doi. org/10.15206/ajpor.2022. 10.2. 123 124 with employee performance. The results of this study are different from previous studies, which showed that TQM and HRM are separate methods. The results of our research provide an academic and practical overview that TQM-oriented HRM can be used to help organizations build platforms for human resources policies aimed at improving employee performance.
Attending Rounds A Woman with GN Presenting during Pregnancy

The combination of kidney disease and pregnancy has long been recognized as a high-risk situation. When renal disease is recognized for the first time during pregnancy, it presents unique problems for both the obstetric and the renal teams. Particularly difficult can be distinguishing preeclampsia from preexisting kidney disease in women presenting for the first timewith hypertension, proteinuria, and reducedGFR during pregnancy. Decision-making regarding performing a kidney biopsy and treatment of glomerular disease during pregnancy is often much more complicated by safety concerns for both the mother and the developing fetus. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 8: 1027–1033, 2013. doi: 10.2215/CJN.06370612
Leveraging the Use of Pre-recorded Demonstration Videos to Support Teaching and Learning during Covid-19 Lockdown

Following the South African government's temporary closure of education institutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education institutions (HEIs) resorted to online teaching. In this study, we report on the perceptions of undergraduate BCom Financial Sciences and Accounting students at a South African University on the use of pre-recorded demonstration videos to support the teaching of an advanced Excel module. The study was guided by the four learning theories for the digital age on how students learn. A qualitative study was conducted using an online survey, with 512 students participating in the survey. Data was analysed using the conventional content analysis. The qualitative analysis resulted in five themes, (i) support for learning and understanding, (ii) support for self-paced learning, (iii) support for assessment preparation, (iv) comparison with face-to-face learning, and (v) criticisms and suggestions for improvement. Students felt that the pre-recorded demonstration videos played an important role in their learning. The main contribution of this study is that it has demonstrated the benefits of pre-recorded videos in facilitating online teaching and learning in periods of pandemic, especially when resources are limited. © Proceedings of the 2021 AIS SIGED International Conference on Information Systems Education and Research.
Exploring the Determinants of Research Output: A Proposed Typology of University Researchers in Ecuador

The purpose of this research is to describe the research profile of university professors in Ecuador, considering their research output, individual factors (academic qualification level and period of time at the institution) and institutional factors (time invested in research). The cluster analysis was applied to a sample of 538 Ecuadorian academics. Five researcher profiles with different levels of scientific production were identified: (1) lecturers, (2) stars, (3) high potential, (4) low potential and, (5) underused. Our findings indicate that the number of hours allocated by the university for research activities per se is not a determinant of the university research output. Research results suggest that the university authorities in Ecuador should establish specific strategies, based on the five profiles, to increase individual research output. The study delivers specific guidelines for enhancing decisions about the allocation of resources to improve individual research output in the universities.
OTT_A_363994 683..697

Purpose: B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (B-NHLs) are the most common lymphoproliferative malignancy. Despite targeted therapies, the bone marrow involvement remains a challenge in treating aggressive B-NHLs, partly due to the protective interactions of lymphoma cells with mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs). However, data elucidating the relationship between MSCs and B-NHLs are limited and inconclusive due to the lack of reproducible in vitro three-dimensional (3D) models. Here, we developed and described a size-controlled and stable 3D hybrid spheroids of Ri-1 (diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, DLBCL) and RAJI (Burkitt lymphoma, BL) cells with HS-5 fibroblasts to facilitate research on the crosstalk between B-NHL cells and MSCs. Materials and Methods: We applied the commercially available agarose hydrogel microwells for a fast, low-cost, and reproducible hybrid lymphoma/stromal spheroids formation. Standard histological automated procedures were used for formalin fixation and paraffin embedding (FFPE) of 3D models to produce good quality slides for histopathology and immunohistochemical staining. Next, we tested the effect of the anti-cancer drugs: doxorubicin (DOX) and ibrutinib (IBR) on mono-cultured and co-cultured B-NHLs with the use of alamarBlue and live/dead cell fluorescence based assays to confirm their relevancy for drug testing studies. Results: We optimized the conditions for B-NHLs spheroid formation in both: a cell line-specific and application-specific manner. Lymphoma cells aggregate into stable spheroids when co-cultured with stromal cells, of which internal architecture was driven by selforganization. Furthermore, we revealed that co-culturing of lymphoma cells with stromal cells significantly reduced IBR-induced apoptosis compared to the 3D mono-culture. Conclusion: This article provides details for generating 3D B-NHL spheroids for the studies on the lymphomastromal cells. This approach makes it suitable to assess in a relevant in vitro model the activity of new therapeutic agents in B-NHLs.
and Resolution of Intestinal Inflammation and Proliferation during the Development Dynamic Changes in Macrophage Activation

Macrophages (M w s) accumulate at sites of inﬂammation, and, because they can assume several functionally distinct states of activation, they can either drive or restrain inﬂammatory responses. Once believed to depend on the recruitment of blood monocytes, it is now clear that the accumulation of M w s in some tissues can result from the proliferation of resident M w s in situ. However, little is known about the proliferation and activation state of M w subsets in the gut during the development and resolution of intestinal inﬂammation. We show that inﬂammatory M w s accumulate in the large intestine of mice during the local inﬂammatory response to infection with the gastrointestinal nematode parasite Trichuris muris . Classically activated M w s predominate initially (as the inﬂammation develops) and then, following worm expulsion (as the inﬂammation resolves), both the resident and inﬂammatory populations of M w s become alternatively activated. A small but signiﬁcant increase in the proliferation of inﬂammatory M w s is seen but only during the resolution phase of the inﬂammatory response following both worm expulsion and the peak in M w accumulation. In contrast to recent studies in the pleural and peritoneal cavities, the proliferation of resident and alternatively activated M w s does not increase during the inﬂammatory response. Furthermore, in CCR2 2 / 2 mice, monocyte recruitment to the gut is impeded, and the accumulation of alternatively activated M w s is greatly reduced. In conclusion, the recruitment of blood monocytes is the principle mechanism of M w accumulation in the large intestine. This study provides a novel insight into the phenotype and behavior of intestinal M w during infection-driven inﬂammation. The Journal of Immunology , 2014, 193: 000–000.
Depression: a predictor of coronary heart disease in Saudi Arabia

Aims and Objectives: This research study mainly deals to evaluate the effect of depression in coronary heart disease patients. Background: Depression is one of the common comorbidity among patients presented with acute coronary syndrome or those with major cardiovascular event. Depression has been independently associated or lead to acute cardiac events in patients. Method: The study was conducted from three months followed-up patients with recent diagnosed coronary heart disease and they getting treatment from cardiac centres “Armed Forces Hospitals. Depression was evaluated by using 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale and the cardiac outcome was assessed clinically by echo parameters and cardiac biomarkers such as C-reactive Protein. The data were analysis by SPSS version 23. Results: In this study 83 patients were part of this research. The patients had been picked up from range 18-65 year in which mostly patients were male (75%) than female (25%). Among 83 coronary heart disease patients 29.5% were suffering from depression while 19.5% were on severity. The deterioration factor was significantly influence by depression and smoking. Conclusion: Depression has a great impact on deterioration of the cardiac outcomes. It can serve as a predictive variable for future cardiological morbidity and mortality.
Impact of Parkinson’s Disease on Functional Mobility at Different Stages

Introduction Specific functional assessments to determine the progression of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are important to slow down such progression and better plan rehabilitation. This study aimed to explore possible differences in the performance of different functional tasks included in a mobility test using sensors embedded in an Android device, in people at different PD stages. Materials and Methods Eighty-seven participants with PD agreed to participate in this cross-sectional study. They were assessed once using an inertial sensor and variables related to functional status were recorded (i.e., MLDisp, APDisp, DispA, Vrange, MLRange, PTurnSit, PStand, TTime, and RTime). Results There was significant impairment of the vertical range during gait between stages I and II. Further, when stages II and III were compared, the sit-to-stand power was significantly impaired, and the total time required to complete the test increased significantly (p < 0.05). Even more significant differences were obtained when stages I and III were compared, in particular, dysfunction in postural control, vertical range, sit to stand power and total time. Finally, there were no significant differences between stages in the medial-lateral displacements and reaction time (p > 0.05). Conclusion Functional mobility becomes more significantly impaired in the PD population as the PD stages progress. This implies impaired postural control, decreased ability to sit down or stand up from a chair, increased metabolic cost during walking, and overall slowing-down of motor function.
The Untapped Potential of Ginsenosides and American Ginseng Berry in Promoting Mental Health via the Gut–Brain Axis

Despite the popularity of the ginseng (Panax) root in health research and on the market, the ginseng berry’s potential remains relatively unexplored. Implementing ginseng berry cultivations and designing berry-derived products could improve the accessibility to mental health-promoting nutraceuticals. Indeed, the berry could have a higher concentration of neuroprotective and antidepressant compounds than the root, which has already been the subject of research demonstrating its efficacy in the context of neuroprotection and mental health. In this review, data on the berry’s application in supporting mental health via the gut–brain axis is compiled and discussed.
Understanding patterns of internal migration during the COVID‐19 pandemic in Spain

Abstract Existing empirical work has analysed the impacts of COVID‐19 on mortality, fertility and international migration. Less is known about the ways in which the COVID‐19 pandemic has influenced the patterns of internal migration. Anecdotal reports of mass migration from large cities to less populated areas have emerged, but lack of data has prevented empirically assessing this hypothesis. Drawing on geographically granular administrative population register data, we aim to analyse the extent of change in the patterns of internal migration across the urban hierarchy in Spain during 2020. Our results show a decline of 2.5% in the number of internal migration moves, particularly during the early stages of the pandemic, returning to pre‐pandemic levels in late 2020. Results also reveal unusually large net migration losses in core cities and net migration gains in rural areas. Net migration losses in cities and gains in rural areas particularly accumulated following the elimination of the strict lockdown measures in June. Yet, these net losses and gains trended to pre‐pandemic levels in late 2020, and movements between cities, and between cities and suburbs, continued to dominate the internal migration system. Thus, while the COVID‐19 pandemic exerted notable changes in the geographic balance of internal migration flows, these changes appear to have been temporary and did not significantly alter the existing structures of the national migration system.
Effects of Fly Ash Dosage on Shrinkage, Crack Resistance and Fractal Characteristics of Face Slab Concrete

The crack resistance of face slab concretes to various shrinkages is crucial for the structural integrity and the normal operation of concrete-faced rockfill dams (CFRDs). In this work, the effects of fly ash with four dosages (i.e., 10%, 20%, 30% and 40%) on the drying shrinkage, autogenous shrinkage and the cracking resistance of face slab concrete were studied. Besides, the difference in shrinkage behavior due to fly ash addition was revealed from the viewpoint of the pore structure and fractal dimension of the pore surface (Ds). The findings demonstrate that (1) the incorporation of 10–40% fly ash could slightly reduce the drying shrinkage by about 2.2–13.5% before 14 days of hydration, and it could reduce the drying shrinkage at 180 days by about 5.1–23.2%. By contrast, the fly ash addition could markedly reduce the autogenous shrinkage at early, middle and long-term ages. (2) Increasing fly ash dosage from 0 to 40% considerably improves the crack resistance of concrete to plastic shrinkage. Nevertheless, the increase in fly ash dosage increases the drying-induced cracking risk under restrained conditions. (3) The pore structures of face slab concrete at 3 and 28 days become coarser with the increase in fly ash dosage up to 40%. At 180 days, the pore structures become more refined as the fly ash dosage increases to 30%; however, this refinement effect is not as appreciable as the fly ash dosage increases from 30% to 40%. (4) The Ds of face slab concrete is closely related with the concrete pore structures. The Ds of face slab concrete at a. late age increases from 2.902 to 2.946 with increasing of the fly ash dosage. The pore structure and Ds are closely correlated with the shrinkage of face slab concrete. (5) The fly ash dosage around 30% is optimal for face slab concretes in terms of lowering shrinkage and refining the pore structures, without compromising much mechanical property. However, the face slab concretes with a large fly ash dosage should be well cured under restrained and evaporation conditions at an initial hydration age.
Walking the tightrope: enabling mindset and practice transformation at scale through compassionate academic development

ABSTRACT This reflection centres on how existing tensions in academic development work were magnified and challenged as competing imperatives sought to (re)define the roles of academic developers at a UK university during the pandemic in 2020. In a situation of heightened anxiety amongst all stakeholders, issues relating to professional agency, expertise, and pedagogic approaches surfaced. This resulted in a delicate ‘tightrope walk’ of fulfilling obligations as defined by senior leadership and academic colleagues whilst asserting an authentic and compassionate approach that was true to professional values, experience, and expertise.
Linear stability analysis of sediment-laden planar turbulent jets in shallow waters

When a river debouches into a shallow receiving basin, it behaves as a sediment-laden shallow jet which plays a key role in the subsequent sediment transport and morphological evolution at the river mouth. A linear stability analysis that directly incorporates the effect of the presence of suspended sediment on the hydrodynamic instability of shallow jets was performed in this study. The sediment effect was accounted for using a two-way coupling. The onset of the instability was found to be generally insensitive to the addition of moderate quantities of suspended sediment particles. However, an eigenfunction analysis indicated that the nonlinear development of the instabilities may indeed be affected by the presence of sediment. The results of this study have important implications for estuarine and deltaic geomorphology, and can inform delta restoration projects such as artificial diversion to achieve maximum land building potential.
Structural relationships among predictors of employer attitudes toward blind employees

BACKGROUND: Negative employer attitudes are a primary factor associated with low employment rates and high unemployment rates of people with blindness and low vision (B/LV). Research has identified correlates of employer attitudes, but no investigations of the structural relationships between variables have been published. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to extend the current research regarding employer attitudes toward people with B/LV by assessing the structural relationship between variables associated with employer attitudes. METHODS: Participants were 387 hiring managers employed by organizations across the country who completed an online survey. We utilized structural equation modeling to confirm our measurement model and evaluate structural models of predicted relationships between variables. RESULTS: Five variables significantly predicted employer attitudes: awareness of people with disabilities at the worksite, knowledge, inaccurate belief in knowledge, previous hiring of someone with B/LV, and having a personal relationship with someone with B/LV. Previous communication with vocational rehabilitation (VR), having a company policy about hiring people with disabilities, and personal relationship predicted having hired someone with B/LV. CONCLUSIONS: Findings support the value of VR professionals providing education about how people with B/LV perform work tasks while communicating with employers and providing trial work experiences to encourage hiring.