Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Social Media Role in Relieving the Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis

This research explores the possibilities and limitations associated with utilizing new media technologies in relieving humanitarian crises by focusing on the Rohingyan case. The main interest is to approach a conceptual communication framework based on the current Rohingya refugees’ perceptions about social media networks and mobile apps and the potential suggestions to optimize its usefulness in relieving their crisis. Addressing the obstructive challenges that interrupt the new media technologies functionality is another objective of the study. The mixed methodology interlaces the qualitative findings of the questionnaire with the qualitative outcomes of the semi-structured interviews to reach an inclusive investigation to the research questions. An examination to the significance of relationships between Rohingya demographic attributes and their preferences and perceptions toward social media platforms and mobile apps is substantial to explore the dominant factors that may influence the relationship between the Rohingya and different media platforms. Keywords: social media, mixed methods, Rohingya, humanitarian crises DOI : 10.7176/NMMC/87-04 Publication date: January 31 st 2020
Expansion of postpartum / postabortion contraception in Honduras.

The objective of this program was to increase the accessibility to quality postpartum/postabortion contraceptive services and to decrease the unmet need for contraceptive methods during these periods. The results showed that the project was a success in terms of process variables such as provision of information and offering of services as well as in terms of the proportion of women who adopted a contraceptive method before discharge from the hospital and in the reduction of unmet need (as measured by the number of women who left the hospital without receiving the contraceptive method she wanted). (excerpt)
How effective are HIV behaviour change interventions? Experimental evidence from Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT There is growing evidence that HIV behaviour change interventions can increase knowledge but have little effect on behaviour. We revisit this conclusion by evaluating a popular educational tool for teaching young people about HIV – the ‘Join-In Circuit on AIDS, Love, and Sexuality’. The tool has been implemented in over 20 countries, reaching out to more than 230,000 people. We present evidence from a randomised controlled trial in Zimbabwe that randomly assigned 3661 individuals to the intervention. Using survey evidence, we find that the intervention increased knowledge both for assigned participants and nearby residents. While most behavioural outcomes are unaffected, individuals assigned to theJIC also report 0.5 fewer sex partners and are more likely to utilise social networks to talk about sexually transmitted infections. Problematically, the intervention also decreased confidence to practice safe sex. Using focus group discussions, we attribute the negative outcome to two unintended side effects. First, the intervention contradicted sociocultural norms, creating uncertainty about correct behaviour. Second, by being exposed to information about the many risks of sexual intercourse, participants felt overwhelmed and less confident to practice safe sex.
Predicting China’s Monetary Policy with Forecast Combinations

China’s monetary policy is unconventional and constantly evolving as a result of its rapid economic development. This paper proposes to use forecast combinations to predict the People’s Bank of China’s monetary policy stance with a large set of 73 macroeconomic and financial predictors covering various aspects of China’s economy. The multiple instruments utilised by the People’s Bank of China are aggregated into a Monetary Policy Index (MPI). The intention is to capture the overall monetary policy stance of the People’s Bank of China into a single variable that can be forecasted. Forecast combination assign weights to predictors according to their forecasting performance to produce a consensus forecast. The out-of-sample forecast results demonstrate that optimal forecast combinations are superior in predicting the MPI over other models such as the Taylor rule and simple autoregressive models. The corporate goods price index and the US nominal effective exchange rate are the most important predictors.
What are inclusive pedagogies in higher education? A systematic scoping review

ABSTRACT ‘Inclusive pedagogies’ have been recommended as an approach for addressing increased student diversity in the university classroom. However, to date, no research has sought to map the field of inclusive pedagogies in higher education (HE) to establish how researchers have conceptualised and investigated this phenomenon. In this systematic scoping review, five databases were searched for literature published on the topic of inclusive pedagogies in HE. The findings suggest that HE researchers do not share a common understanding of inclusive pedagogies. We argue that inconsistency and fragmentation in perceptions of inclusive pedagogies is the result of inclusion itself being a philosophically contested matter; and that this needs to be reflected in the way that inclusive pedagogies are discussed in HE – even if this goes against current performative and market-driven trends that emphasise quick fixes over acknowledging the complexity of pedagogic issues.
Effect of self-care training on dysfunctional attitudes in volunteer women of instructing children’s sexual education

هدیکچ ا شزآاآی نیاای اب ییننشآ بتبقنیزادشخ ا ا یددشداک ابننسیجاتی یتاو بز اوا دیدادهنوا یتنننسنابنننسیجاتی یتاییگی یزا یبلطونداک اآننشت اینی آ یه ا یگن ا آ یینادید نانهابتننسهدیناییه اشهوژپامیدننا نافآه ابس هی ایض یح ییثأت ا ا شزآ بتبقنیزادشخ ا یگنای اآزآهیدیناییه ا یددشدابسیجاتی یتاییگی یزابلطوندا ین دش ا شهوژپان ن ا ا ن اعشن بنننش یز آاکی ین ا شیپاعشنا ناحیطاو شز آ ا سپ ا ویگای ا شز آ ا دش الیتید اشهوژپان نایهیزآاکعزیج کیه ا اهداتدینننشابلطوندا ین تهیهزاب یزاتی یتا هود اییه بتبقنیزادشخ ا ابننسیجاتی یتاوابننسیج الینننساهدا ید دشداقشقحا نات یی حانیدنن 1397 ا ادش ا وهای اکد کنشین ایییگ آییاآه ا 30 ا ابیختننادنیانان نا نایفن او ک تهشص ا ابادیصت د اه ا ویگاود اش یز آ ( 15 ا اوا )یفن الیتید ( 15 ا ان ناهدا آی تایگاهنیقا )یفن ا ناشهوژپ اکزییشسیپ یگن آزآهیدیناییه نهیکیهاوانیس و( ا 1987 ) ا دندا آننشا دیفتننسن الیلحتا شز آای ایه هنوشد سنی ا آننشالیلحت ا اج یتن ادندا ینننشن ا شزآ بتبقنیزادشخ ا یگنای ا ین اآز آهید ین اییه یددشدابنننسیجاتی یتاییگی یزابلطوند ییثأت ا دهند ا ( f =97/81 ا 05 / 0 p≤ ) ا ک اج یتناک اکجشتای تسد ا آزآ بز کدیتنا نشت دادشینایییگ اک ا شزآ بتبقنیزادشخ ا بز یه اک اآن نشت ا شچیهابییهیف زا نایییگ شزآ ا كییکت ا فقشت ا بننیگن یه ا او لشنننصن ا یکفت ا تبثز ا و ا شخ ی ی کنی ا او هویپ ا تیصخش ا املیس اش نزاناو بهیگآدشخ ا یگن اآزآهیدیناییه ین ا ابلطوند اوا دنداشهیدانه کدیتنهد ا آ یه ا بز اآیننشت ب نهید ا اهدانهاییتلای ا شزآاتهج یددشدابسیجاتی یت ا آیهدا یشن ا
Tres claves para afrontar la transformación digital: organización, desempeño y gestión de datos

Las organizaciones empresariales están viviendo una transformación profunda en nuestros días y, en cierto modo, sui géneris, provocada, principalmente, por la poderosa influencia de las nuevas tecnologías en sus variadas versiones. Esto obliga a modificar las estructuras organizativas y las políticas de gestión de personas con un doble objetivo: en primer lugar, garantizar su competitividad, y, en segundo lugar, asegurar que se cultiva el entorno necesario que permita disponer y hacer prosperar el talento adecuado. En esta nota técnica se analizarán las tres tendencias principales, identificadas por los autores, que influyen en la configuración actual de las organizaciones, esto es: la proliferación de entornos ágiles que permiten adaptarse rápida y dinámicamente a los continuos cambios en el mercado, pero que traen consigo nuevas formas de dirigir, organizar y gestionar personas no exentas de dificultades y particularidades; la necesaria adaptación de los sistemas de gestión del desempeño conforme a las nuevas exigencias del negocio y a la irrupción de las generaciones más jóvenes en el mercado de trabajo; y la aparición de herramientas y técnicas avanzadas de análisis de datos masivos que piden reflexiones adicionales sobre su uso y los riesgos que entraña su potencial abuso.
Circles of care : healing practices in a Bahian Candomblé community

iii Acknowledgments . v Introduction . 1 Axé! 1 Candomblé healing . 9 Powerful care . 17 Breaking and building boundaries . 23 Background: A brief history of Candomblé . 28 Fieldsite and fieldwork methods . 39 Thesis overview . 52 Chapter 1. Exu opens the doors . 55 Early warnings . 58 Entering the terreiro . 61 Cuidado! Take care! 66 Exu não é o cão – “Exu is not the devil” . 67 Exu is the other side of the story . 74 “Exu makes you leave your comfort zone” . 78 Chapter 2. Children of gods: kinship with the orixás . 83 Mãe Darabí, daughter of Oxossi and Oxum . 88 O jogo de búzios – The cowry shell oracle . 94 Cuidado and being-same-and-other . 106 The game of the double mirror . 110 “It’s a pleasure to be who you are” . 117 Quizilas: embodied taboos, inherited life lessons . 119 Chapter 3. Learning to have fé (faith): anticipating axé . 125 Violence and fé . 127 Fé and axé . 138 Closing the body: the leaf banho . 139 The economies of axé and fé . 143 Snakes and lost fingers: the other side of fé . 147 Religious relativism . 152
Oxidative stress, stress proteins and antioxidants in exercise

Exercise appears to increase reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can result in damage to cells. Potential sources of ROS in skeletal muscle fibers during exercise include the mitochondrial respiratory chain, xantine oxidase production of superoxide, enzymatic arachidonic acid oxygenation, nitric oxide synthesis, catecholamine oxidation, and neutrophil-induced oxidative burts. Stress proteins (SPs) represent one of the general molecular protective mechanisms that enable cell and whole organisms to survive stress. The exact relationship between exercise, ROS and SPs remains unclear. Antioxidant supplements have been touted by manufacturers as a means for athletes to perform better, recover more quickly and fully from endurance exercise, or allow them to train more strenuously. At present, data are insufficient to recommend antioxidant supplements for athletes or other persons who exercise regularly. However, no one questions the importance of ingesting a diet rich in antioxidants for all who exercise and train regularly.
On the Spectral Quality of Time-Resolved CMOS SPAD-Based Raman Spectroscopy With High Fluorescence Backgrounds

The fluorescence background in Raman spectroscopy can be effectively suppressed by using pulsed lasers and time-gated detectors. A recent solution to reduce the high complexity and bulkiness of the time-gated systems is to implement the detector by utilizing time-resolved single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) fabricated in complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology. In this study, we investigate the effects of fluorescence-to-Raman ratio, recording time and excitation intensity on the quality of Raman spectra measured by using one of the furthest developed fluorescence-suppressed Raman spectrometers based on a time-resolved CMOS SPAD line sensor. The objectives were to provide information on the significance of the different causes behind the distortion of the measured Raman spectra with various measurement conditions and to provide general information on the possibilities to exploit the high-intensity non-stationary pulsed laser excitation to gain additional improvement on the spectral quality due to laser-induced fluorescence saturation. It was shown that the distortion of the spectra with samples having short fluorescence lifetimes (~2 ns) and high fluorescence-to-Raman ratios, i.e. with challenging samples, is dominated by the timing skew of the sensor instead of the shot noise caused by the detected events. In addition, the actual reason for the observed improvement in the spectral quality as a function of excitation intensity was discovered not to be the conventionally thought increased number of detected photons but rather the laser-induced fluorescence saturation. At best, 26% improvement to the signal-to-noise ratio was observed due to fluorescence saturation.
Defining the role of CD4+ T cells during human metapneumovirus infection

Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a leading cause of respiratory tract infection in pediatric, elderly, and immunocompromised populations. Clearance of respiratory viruses like HMPV rely primarily on the destruction of infected cells by cytotoxic CD8+ T cells. However, signals provided by CD4+ helper T cells significantly impact the magnitude and effectiveness of CD8+ T cells. Despite HMPV being an important human pathogen, the role of CD4+ helper T cells in the immune response to HMPV is largely unknown. Using a C57BL/6 mouse model of acute infection, we identified an immunodominant CD4+ T cell epitope in the viral nucleoprotein and constructed the first MHC-II tetramer for HMPV. Analysis of pulmonary T cells revealed that virus-specific cells were most abundant on day 10 post-infection and were TH1-skewed. Additionally, virus-specific CD4+ T cells displayed phenotypic and functional markers of impairment, including inhibitory receptor co-expression and prolonged PD-1 upregulation. To determine the contribution of CD4+ T cells to the CD8+ T cell response, CD4+ T cells were antibody-depleted prior to HMPV infection. Depletion of CD4+ T cells led to delayed viral clearance and enhanced PD-1 expression on virus-specific CD8+ T cells. We also investigated the importance of CD40/CD40L signaling as a mechanism of CD4+ T cell help and demonstrate that either enhancing or blocking this pathway is detrimental in the context of HMPV infection. Further characterization of virus-specific CD4+ helper T cells, their regulation by PD-1, and their role in CD8+ T cell impairment will provide new insights that aid in the design of effective vaccines for HMPV.
Predictive value of plateletcrit in the diagnosis of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis

Aim: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a prevalent cause of mortality and morbidity mostly seen in the lower extremities. Early diagnosis is important in terms of the usability of mechanical thrombolysis methods. In this study, we aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of Plateletcrit (PCT) values in patients with suspected DVT. Methods: Patients who were admitted to our clinic with suspected DVT between January 10, 2017-January 10, 2020 were included in this retrospective cohort study. As a result of their examination with a preliminary diagnosis of DVT, patients who were not diagnosed with DVT were recorded as Group 1, and those with DVT were recorded as Group 2. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to reveal parameters supporting the diagnosis of DVT. Results: A total of 139 patients were included in the study. The mean ages of patients in Group 1 (n=33) and Group 2 (n=106) were 45.7 (11.3) years and 53.9 (12.8) years, respectively. Age, body mass index (BMI) and trauma history rates were significantly higher in Group 2 (P values: P=0.019, P=0.038, P=0.015, respectively). The mean platelet volume (MPV), C-reactive protein (CRP), D-Dimer and PCT values were significantly higher in group 2 (P values; P =0.001, P=0.018, P<0.001, P<0.001, respectively). In the ROC analysis, the cut-off value for PCT was 0.1989 (AUC = 0.732, P<0.001, 70.8% sensitivity, 66.7% specificity) Conclusion: In this study, we found that PCT value, which can be obtained easily and cheaply from routine blood parameters, may be a predictor in patients with suspected DVT.
Assessing the Attitudes of Japanese Junior High School Students towards Course Units of Mathematics

This article is concerned with the assessment of feelings that Japanese junior high school students have towards unit learning of mathematics courses. To accomplish this purpose, 616 junior high school students of a typical public school were surveyed regarding their feelings towards these course units and a two-step analysis was carried out. The first part consisted of the tabulation of Likert scale type survey with 5 levels of evaluation from 1 (‘not good at’) through 5 (‘good at’) aimed to evaluate their feelings towards learning mathematics in general as part of their educational activity. Next, we looked only into the students who responded ‘no problem’. As a matter of fact, these respondents accounted for 181 students in all with 44 of them in first year, 75 in second year, and 63 in third year. Now focusing strictly on these students, we performed a correspondence analysis of their feelings towards the course units. The results are discussed in terms of this correspondence analysis, which made it clear that despite the fact that the students do not feel resistance towards learning the subjects of mathematics, they have ‘good at’ and ‘not good at’ feelings towards particular unit learning independent of the gender. In the paper, we discussed these findings in detail.
Price nonsynchronicity, idiosyncratic risk, and expected stock returns in China

Abstract We are the first to examine the pricing of relative idiosyncratic risk, or price nonsynchronicity, in the Chinese equity market. Using several tests, we investigate returns on more than 2700 companies in the period 1998 to 2018. Contrary to the U.S. evidence, price nonsynchronicity negatively predicts future returns in the cross-section. A value-weighted strategy going long (short) the quintile of least (most) synchronised stocks produces a negative monthly six-factor model alpha of −0.61%. Also, we demonstrate that the effect is driven by the low-idiosyncratic volatility anomaly. Once the absolute idiosyncratic risk is taken into account, the nonsynchronicity becomes irrelevant for future returns.
PENGARUH TEKANAN ANGGARAN WAKTU, WORKLOAD, DAN KOMPLEKSITAS TUGAS TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh tekanan anggaran waktu, workload, dan kompleksitas tugas terhadap kualitas audit. Sampel pada penelitian ini adalah 86 auditor dari 22 KAP di Surabaya. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen kuesioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan menggunakan uji analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tekanan anggaran waktu berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit, sedangkan workload dan kompleksitas tugas terbukti tidak berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit. Keterbatasan dalam penelitian ini adalah penyebaran kuesioner yang dilakukan saat peak season sehingga mempengaruhi jumlah KAP yang bersedia menerima kuesioner dan kemungkinan ada suatu respon bias dari responden yang dapat disebabkan oleh responden yang tidak menjawab dengan serius.
Development and Characterization of Polymer Based Nano-Doxorubicin Delivery System for Cancer Therapy

This study was aimed to develop doxorubicin loaded quaternary ammonium palmitoyl glycol chitosan (DOX-GCPQ) nanoformulation for DOX delivery and non-invasive monitoring of DOX accumulation and biodistribution at tumor site utilizing DOX’s self-florescent property. DOX-GCPQ amphiphilic polymeric nanoformulations were prepared and optimized using artificial neural network (ANN) and characterized for surface morphology by atomic force microscopy, particle size with polydispersity index (PDI) and zeta potential by dynamic light scattering. FTIR and XRD studies were performed to examine drug polymer interaction. The ANN-optimized nanoformulation was investigated for in-vitro release, cellular, tumor and tissue uptake. Since a nanoformulation, on accounts of the smaller size and higher surface to volume ratio alters its biological behavior and encapsulated therapeutic agent, the newly developed nanoformulation-based drug delivery system was also assessed for its toxicity and safety. The optimized DOX-GCPQ nanoformulation was anionic spherical micelles with hydrodynamic particle size of 97.8 ± 1.5 nm, PDI <0.3, zeta potential 28 ± 2mV and encapsulation efficiency of 81 ± 1.5%. Nanoformulation demonstrated a sustained release pattern over 48 h, assuming Weibull model. Fluorescence microscopy revealed higher uptake of DOX-GCPQ in Human Rhabdomyosarcoma (RD) cells as compared to free DOX. In-vitro cytotoxicity assay indicated a significant cytotoxicity of DOX-GCPQ against RD cells as compared to DOX and blank GCPQ (P < 0.05). DOX-GCPQ exhibited low IC50 (1.7 ± 0.404 μmol) when compared to that of DOX (3.0 ± 0.968 μmol). In skin tumor xenografts, optical imaging revealed significantly lower DOX-
Incidence and management of foreign bodies in aerodigestive tract in a tertiary level

Introduction: Foreign body (FB) ingestion and aspiration is a life-threatening condition which is quite common in children. It is important to diagnose foreign body aspiration early as delay in its recognition and treatment results in high morbidity and mortality. The objective of the present prospective study was to study foreign bodies in aerodigestive tract on the basis of history, examination, and investigation, their incidence, type of foreign body, site of lodgment, common symptoms with which presented, and the nature of the problem in dealing with these patients during the management. Materials and Methods: A total of 86 cases of FB in aerodigestive tract admitted in ENT ward of Bundelkhand Medical and Hospital were included in the study. The symptoms, site and radiographic findings were recorded for each patient. Various procedures were used for removal of various FB at different locations. Majority of these procedures were performed under anesthesia. Results: Of all admitted foreign body cases (86 cases), incidence was more for males (63 cases) than for females (23 cases). Likewise, it was encountered more commonly in the age group of 1-10 years. FB were removed smoothly and successfully in all cases. Overall outcome was excellentwith minimum morbidity and no mortality. According to the site of involvement, hospital stay was varied. Conclusion: In this study, it is evident that FB in aerodigestive tract is a common clinical problem in otorhinolaryngological practice. Although, some presents with serious and life-threatening emergencieswhilemany does not have an immediate problem of airway. Higher incidence of foreign body in children can be prevented by educating the parents about keeping the articleaway from reach of children and observing the activity of the child.
EFFECT OF LABOR PRODUCTIVITY ON POVERTY IN WEST KALIMANTAN

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of labor productivity on poverty, economic growth and GDP per capita in West Kalimantan, and to determine the effect of economic growth and GDP per capita on poverty in West Kalimantan. The variables used are poverty level, labor productivity, economic growth and GDP per capita of 14 districts / cities in West Kalimantan from 2008-2017 sourced from the Central Statistics Agency of West Kalimantan. Analysis used by using path analysis. The results show that labor productivity has a negative and significant effect on poverty. Labor productivity partially has a positive and significant effect on economic growth and GDP per capita, while economic growth and GDP per capita have no partial effect on poverty, and a greater direct effect on labor productivity on poverty in West Kalimantan than indirect effects either through economic growth and GDP per capita.