Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Inter-rater reliability of scapular dyskinesis classification in overhead athletes by entry-level physical therapy students

ABSTRACT Background Scapular dyskinesis (SD) is a dysfunction associated with shoulder pathologies in overhead athletes and its classification is highly complex, especially in entry-level physical therapy students. Objective This research aimed to determine the effect of a video training method on inter-rater reliability of physical therapy entry-level students with no clinical experience while performing SD ratings under 4-type, severity, and ‘yes or no’ criteria in overhead athletes. Methods A total of 49 overhead athletes were evaluated by video recordings in posterior view of lifting tasks. Two entry-level students without clinical experience performed SD classifications according to previously mentioned criteria on both scapula in two separate sessions, with 1 week of difference. Data analysis was conducted based on the kappa coefficient (k) and its confidence intervals (CI). Results The ‘yes or no’ criteria present better results than the 4-type and severity criteria. In addition, a better inter-rater agreement is evidenced in the second measurement compared to the first one. Furthermore, the k coefficients reach values like those achieved by experienced evaluators. Conclusion Video training settings for scapular dyskinesis rating in entry-level physical therapist students with no clinical experience allows better inter-rater reliability values.
Gastro-nostalgia: towards a higher order measurement scale based on two gastro festivals

ABSTRACT Recently nostalgia has received attention from academic researchers for increasing destination attractiveness and tourist footfalls. Despite increasing interests in food tourism, little research exists regarding gastro-nostalgia to motivate tourists for visiting gastro-festivals. The current study identifies six potential dimensions of gastro-nostalgia through extant literature review viz., cuisine, gastro-experience, gastro-festive ambiance, socialization, personal identity, and cultural identity. Furthermore, it developed a robust instrument for measuring gastro-nostalgia as a reflective-reflective second-order construct using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The study collected perceptual responses from tourists and individuals having positive memories associated with two prime gastro-festivals in India: (a) Durga puja (221 responses) and (b) Onam (257 responses). The instrument is empirically validated through factorial validity, nomological validity, and measurement invariance. The study showed that gastro-nostalgia could positively influence tourists’ willingness to recommend intentions and revisit intentions. The study offers several implications for destination managers and event managers.
Institutional Performance and Party Cues: Their Influence on Individual Geopolitical Preferences. The Case of Moldova (2012-2019)

ABSTRACT This paper examines the relationship between institutional trust and party cues, and individual geopolitical preferences in Moldova. Based on the idea that deciding whether to join either the EU or the EAEU is a complex decision, I argue that the use of national proxies could help some Moldovans in shaping their geopolitical preferences. Using survey data (2012–2019) and multilevel logistic regression, I show that citizens who trust the national institutions tend to align with the geopolitical preferences of those in charge of said institutions. Similarly, voters tend to support the geopolitical views of their preferred political parties.
Chick Embryo Experimental Platform for 3D Tissue Engineering Modelling of Cancer Micrometastases for Tumor Biology, Drug Development and Nanomaterials Testing

Colonization of distant organs by tumor cells is a critical step of cancer progression. The initial avascular stage of this process (micrometastasis) remains almost inaccessible to study due to the lack of relevant experimental approaches. Here, we introduce an in vitro/in vivo model of organ-specific micrometastases of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) that is fully implemented in a cost-efficient chick embryo (CE) experimental platform. The model is built as three-dimensional (3D) tissue engineering constructs (TECs) combining human MDA-MB-231 cells and decellular-ized CE organ-specific scaffolds. TNBC cells colonized CE organ-specific scaffolds in 2-3 weeks, forming tissue-like structures. The feasibility of this methodology for basic cancer research, drug development and nanomedicine was demonstrated on a model of hepatic micrometastasis of TNBC. We revealed that MDA-MB-231 differentially colonize parenchymal and stromal com-partments of the liver-specific extracellular matrix (LS-ECM) and become more resistant to the treatment with molecular Doxorubicin (Dox) and Dox-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles than in monolayer cultures. When grafted on CE chorioallantoic membrane, LS-ECM-based TECs induced angiogenic switch. These findings may have important implications for the diag-nosis and treatment of TNBC. The methodology established here is scalable and adaptable for pharmacological testing and cancer biology research of various metastatic and primary tumors.
Copy number assessment of SMN1 based on real-time PCR with high-resolution melting: fast and highly reliable testing

BACKGROUND Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a neuromuscular disease mainly caused by the absence of both copies of the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene. Multiple regions recommended population-wide SMA screening to quantify the copy number of SMN1. SMN1 diagnostic assays for the simplified procedure, high sensitivity, and throughput continue to be needed. METHODS Real-time PCR with high-resolution melting for the quantifying of the SMN1 gene exon 7 copies and exon 8 copies were established and confirmed by multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA). The diagnosis of 2563 individuals, including SMA patients, suspected cases, and the general population, was tested by real-time PCR. The results were compared with the gold standard test MLPA. RESULTS In this study, the homozygous and heterozygous deletions were detected by real-time PCR with a high-resolution melting method with an incidence of 10.18% and 2.26%, respectively. In addition, the R-value distribution (P > 0.05) among 8 replicates and the coefficient of variation (CV < 0.003) suggested that the real-time PCR screening test had high reproducibility. High concordance was obtained between real-time PCR with high-resolution melting and MLPA. CONCLUSIONS The real-time PCR based on high-resolution melting provides a sensitive and high-throughput approach to large-scale SMA carrier screening with low cost and labor.
Measurement and incorporation of ZPD scenarios in developing writing accuracy in EFL classes

Abstract Despite growing interest in the studies on Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), its operation in the forms of individualized and group-wide has been controversial. To cast some empirical light on the issue, this study was designed to study the applicability of the two scenarios of ZPD-based instructions to the writing accuracy of two levels of Iranian EFL learners (low vs. high scorers). To this end, 118 EFL learners identified as homogeneous based on the TOEFL ITP test were randomly assigned into two equal experimental groups which, respectively, received compatible ZPD-based instructions (i.e., individualized—I—and group-wide—GW) utilizing conference writing (as an individual scaffolding technique) and structured writing templates (as a whole-class scaffolding technique). The treatments were rendered to the groups in a random manner within homogeneous blocks. Before and after the treatments, three tests (two writing tests and one ZPD test) were administered to measure both groups’ writing abilities (i.e., accuracy) and their ZPD levels. A ZPD test was also administered in the mid of treatments. The non-parametric analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) indicated the usefulness of I-ZPD-based instruction to the writing accuracy of the low-scorers and the uselessness of group-wide ZPD-based instruction to the writing accuracy of both the low and high scorers. The findings yield support to the use of ZPD-based instructions in TEFL writing and thereby affecting the learners’ writing accuracy. The study; indeed, yield support to the feasibility of GW-ZPD measurement along with I-ZPD approach.
Do We Need Trust Transfer Mechanisms? An M-Commerce Adoption Perspective

This study aimed to provide a comprehensive analysis of the factors that determine and shape consumers’ behavioral intention to adopt mobile commerce (m-commerce). By integrating the core constructs from the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT), together with the trust-building mechanisms, this study explored the importance of the institutional mechanisms and their moderating effects between trust in the vendors and intention to adopt m-commerce. Traditionally, the effects of institutional mechanisms on trust and adoption intention have been considered separately in different study contexts. The purpose of this study was to extend the literature by simultaneously exploring two institutional mechanisms that are conceptually highly similar to each other, namely, structural assurance (SA) and perceived effectiveness of e-commerce institutional mechanisms (PEEIM). A self-administered survey was used to collect data, which were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results revealed that most of the constructs examined have significant relationships with the intention to adopt m-commerce. Additionally, PEEIM exhibits a significant moderating effect but SA does not. This study delineates how trust-building mechanisms play important roles in increasing consumers’ confidence in order to promote m-commerce adoption.
Evaluation of Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 11181 and Clostridium butyricum probiotic supplements in post-weaning rabbits reared under thermal stress conditions

Abstract An 8-week feeding experiment was designed to examine the influences of single or/and double strains of probiotic compared to antibiotic colistin on growth, hematological variables, blood serum metabolites and caecal fermentation in post-weaning rabbits exposed to heat stress conditions. A total of one hundred (35-day-old; average initial body weights 694 ± 7.33) New Zealand White rabbits were distributed into five groups. The experimental groups were the basal diet (control), or basal diet fortified with 120 mg colistin (COL); 5 × 106 cfu Clostridium butyricum (CB); 2 × 108 cfu Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 11181 (EF); or 2.5 × 106 cfu C. butyricum + 1 × 108 cfu E. faecium/kg diet (CB + EF). The results demonstrated that both the EF and CB + EF treatments enhanced (p < .05) final body weight and overall feed conversion ratio compared to control and COL treatment. The carcase yield percentage and relative organs weight were insignificantly affected in all treated groups. The COL treatment increased (p < .05) mean corpuscular volume and albumin/globulin ratio compared to the control group. Compared to the control, all probiotic and COL groups decreased (p < .05) serum total triglycerides and very low-density lipoprotein. The concentrations of Serum total protein, globulin, high-density lipoprotein, complement component 3, and lysozyme activity were higher (p < .05) in probiotic groups than those in the control group. Probiotic application improved the caecal total volatile fatty acids, propionate concentrations, and intestinal histomorphometry parameters. In conclusion, EF and CB + EF probiotic supplements could be used as alternatives to antibiotic colistin to enhance the growth and health of weaned rabbits under heat stress conditions. HIGHLIGHTS Two strains of probiotics as alternatives to antibiotics were studied in rabbits under heat stress conditions. Supplemental EF and CB + EF probiotic enhanced rabbit growth and feed utilisation. Probiotic application improved biochemical and immunological indicators. The application of the tested probiotics improved the caecal volatile fatty acids production and the intestinal histomorphometry parameters. EF and CB + EF probiotic supplements could be used as an alternative to antibiotics to promote the growth of rabbits under heat stress conditions.
Rice Husk‐Derived Activated Carbons for Adsorption of Phenolic Compounds in Water

Activated carbons are synthesized from rice husk by one‐ and two‐step pyrolysis. In general, two‐step pyrolysis produces a higher yield of activated carbons. The yield of activated carbon decreases with the increase of mass ratio of KOH and biomass, which has a significant impact on the development of surface area and porosity. The maximum S BET (2138 m2 g−1) is achieved with micro‐ and mesoporous structures, which is favored for the adsorption process. The activated carbons can efficiently remove phenol from water by a few minutes. In particular, the maximum adsorption capacity (201 mg g−1) is achieved due to the excellent surface textural properties. The Langmuir model can better define the adsorption isotherm. The high correlation coefficient value (R 2 = 0.9991) indicates a monolayer adsorption behavior. The adsorption process can be well‐fitted by the pseudo‐second‐order model. Herein, the phenol molecules pass into the internal surface via liquid‐film‐controlled diffusion, so the behavior of phenol adsorption onto activated carbons is mainly controlled via chemisorption. In addition, the functional groups on the outer surfaces of activated carbons can attract the phenol molecules onto their internal surface via the “π–π dispersion interaction” and “donor–acceptor effect. ”
Violating the Racial Contract: Black Professional Athletes and the Case of Michael Vick

Abstract This essay examines the way in which race has functioned in the career of former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, by looking primarily at the way in which Vick’s image and career have been created, maintained, and ultimately renegotiated in relation to Charles Mills’ concept of the racial contract. Relying on the theoretical framework provided by Mills, as well as academic and popular press coverage of Vick’s career, the analysis begins by outlining the theoretical framework of the racial contract, then moves to an examination of Vick’s early life and career, the basic facts surrounding the dogfighting scandal an his subsequent suspension and imprisonment, and, ultimately, his return to the NFL. This will be followed by a discussion of the exact nature of Vick’s transgressions in regards to the contract; namely, that his crimes called attention to and ultimately made visible the parallel between the violence inherent in the “sport” of dog-fighting and the dehumanizing violence enacted upon African American men in professional football. The essay concludes with a look at how dominant society relies on the racial narratives circulated around black professional athletes like Michael Vick, as well as suggestions for revising the terms of the racial contract.
Pengaruh Kepemilikan Manajerial dan Kepemilikan Institiusional Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh kepemilikan manajerial terhadap ROA, untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh kepemilikan institusional terhadap ROA, Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh kepemilikan manajerial dan kepemilikan institusiona secara simultan terhadap ROA. Metode analisis data dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan uji regresi linier berganda (multi linear regression) dengan persyaratan asumsi klasik. Uji asumsi klasik menggunkan uji normalitas, multikolinieritas, hereroskedasitas, dan autokorelasi. Uji hipotesis menggunakan uji t dan uji F. Adapun hasil penelitian ini adalah secara parsial ada pengaruh signifikan Kepemilikan Manajerial terhadap ROA , ada pengaruh kepemilikan institusional secara parsial terhadap ROA . Berdasarkan hasil uji F diperoleh hasil ada pengaruh siginfikan Kepemilikan Manajerial dan Kepemilikan Institusional secara simultan terhadap ROA
Investigation of Thermophysical Properties of Zr-Based Metallic Glass-Polymer Composite

Composites based on Zr65Cu17.5Ni10Al7. 5 metallic glass (MG) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) were prepared by ball milling. Different composites (30/70, 50/50 and 70/30) were produced. Samples for dynamic mechanical analysis and laser flash analysis were fabricated in the supercooled region of the metallic glass and viscous region of the polymer. Spark plasma sintering (SPS) was performed at the supercooled region for the metallic glass powder. Characteristics such as thermal, mechanical, and structural properties were studied. A formation of the Zr2Cu and Zr2Ni intermetallic was found in the metallic glass after SPS. A formation of the nanocrystalline Zr2Cu was found in composite samples. Dynamical mechanical analysis (DMA) was used to study the mechanical behavior of the material. It was concluded that the 70/30-MG/PTFE composite sample had better thermal conductivity than the other composite samples. The thermal conductivity of the metallic glass was the highest among the samples and it increased with the MG content in composites.
Thickness histograms of Holocene fossil eggshell fragments indicate diversity and relative abundance of moas (Aves: Dinornithiformes) at North Island sites

ABSTRACT Moa eggshell fragments from 13 North Island sites (New Zealand), were 0.54–1.74 mm thick (n = 6036). Thicknesses with published DNA-identifications overlapped greatly between the four North Island species, but median thicknesses were separate: Pachyornis geranoides thinnest, Dinornis novaezealandiae thickest, and Euryapteryx curtus and Anomalopteryx didiformis in the middle, but with the former slightly thinner. Thickness histograms for regional samples of unidentified moa eggshell fragments, each had one of four thickness patterns: Type A (thin eggshell only), Type B (thick eggshell only), Type C (medium-thickness eggshell only), and Type D (all thicknesses present). The Gisborne site, poorly-known from moa bones, had a similar thickness profile (Type D, skewed towards thin shell) to North Cape and Tokerau Beach implying a similar moa fauna. Eggshell thicknesses suggested that D. novaezealandiae was absent at Port Jackson (Type A histogram) and that P. geranoides was absent at Whananaki (Type B pattern) and rare at Herbertville (Type D, skewed towards thick shell). Thickness analysis for eggshell from a Lake Taupo archaeological site suggested that few eggs of just one species were involved, whereas a wide spread of shell thicknesses for a Great Mercury Island site implied a contribution from several species.
Factorial structure of the four basic dimensions of religiousness (4-BDRS) among Muslim and Christian college students in Indonesia

Abstract Indonesia is a highly religious country, and is therefore a fertile ground for studies on religiousness. There are six religions that are endorsed by the government. Therefore, a well validated scale that can be used on those six religions are a necessity. Unfortunately, only a few studies have verified the factorial structure of such scale. The Four Basic Dimensions of Religiousness (4-BDRS), a new multidimensional scale, shows a factorial structure that has been confirmed in several countries across different religions. The current study aimed to confirm the factorial structure of 4-BDRS and its measurement invariance across genders among Muslim and Christian college students in Indonesia (two major religions in Indonesia). Data were collected from 949 college students from nine universities in the Jakarta Metropolitan area. A confirmatory factor analysis supported the four factors model of the 4-BDRS in the Indonesian context. The result of measurement invariance shows that there are configural, metric, and scalar invariances. Gender comparison showed that Muslim males had higher scores on all four dimensions of religiousness compared with females, while for Christians, there were no gender differences. The 4BDRS appears to be a valid scale to measure religiousness among Muslims and Christians in Indonesia.
Within‐individual repeatability in telomere length: A meta‐analysis in nonmammalian vertebrates

Telomere length is increasingly used as a biomarker of long‐term somatic state and future survival prospects. While most studies have overlooked this aspect, biological interpretations based on a given telomere length will benefit from considering the level of within‐individual repeatability of telomere length through time. Therefore, we conducted a meta‐analysis on 74 longitudinal studies in nonmammalian vertebrates, with the aim to establish the current pattern of within‐individual repeatability in telomere length and to identify the methodological (e.g., qPCR/TRF) and biological factors (e.g., age class, phylogeny) that may affect it. While the median within‐individual repeatability of telomere length was moderate to high (R = 0.55; 95% CI: 0.05–0.95; N = 82), marked heterogeneity between studies was evident. Measurement method affected the repeatability estimate strongly, with TRF‐based studies exhibiting high repeatability (R = 0.80; 95% CI: 0.34–0.96; N = 25), while repeatability of qPCR‐based studies was markedly lower and more variable (R = 0.46; 95% CI: 0.04–0.82; N = 57). While phylogeny explained some variance in repeatability, phylogenetic signal was not significant (λ = 0.32; 95% CI: 0.00–0.83). None of the biological factors investigated here significantly explained variation in the repeatability of telomere length, being potentially obscured by methodological differences. Our meta‐analysis highlights the high variability in within‐individual repeatability estimates between studies and the need to put more effort into separating technical and biological explanations. This is important to better understand to what extent biological factors can affect the repeatability of telomere length and thus the interpretation of telomere length data.
Beyond “carrots” and “sticks” of on-line learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Case of Uganda Martyrs University

Abstract Listening and appreciating the views of the academic staff and students is critical in a learning period characterised by abrupt changes in the mode of classroom delivery where the traditional classroom teaching and learning is replaced by virtual classes. This study explored the “carrots” and “sticks” of on-line learning experienced by both academic staff and students at Uganda Martyrs University in Uganda. The study used a qualitative research approach involving in-depth interviews for academic staff and focus groups with selected university students from three academic Faculties. The study results showed that both students and academic staff found on-line learning beneficial in terms of incurring reduced transport expenses and chances of getting infected with Covid-19 due to reduced physical mobility. Due to increased use of technologies, the participants became more innovative and conscious in time use during the teaching-learning process. However, the effectiveness of on-line learning was limited by the challenges of limited data, unreliable internet connection, failure to record lectures, few zoom links at Faculty level, limited class control, and unstable attendance by students. Results further revealed the challenges of time constraint for computational subjects, assessment challenge, limited skills and knowledge in using , limited consultations, and speedy lecturers. The results provide valuable information on the progress in adjusting to the demands of the “new normal” in higher education teaching and learning. Concerted efforts of institutional leadership, academic staff and students should be the norm especially in acquiring and using ICT Infrastructure to enable academic staff and students’ transit to the “new normal”.