Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ANTECEDENT FACTORS OF VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' READINESS FOR SELECTING CAREERS: A CASE IN INDONESIA

Vocational graduates' readiness for selecting careers is an important topic for vocational education research. Although there have been many studies on vocational student career selection readiness, there are only few studies on the roles of teaching quality, social capital, and psychological capital in shaping vocational students' readiness for selecting careers. This study aims to examine the antecedent factors of high school students' readiness for career selection which involve teaching quality, psychological capital, and social capital factors. This study employed the quantitative approach with ex-post facto design. The data were randomly collected from 279 vocational high school students in North Lampung-Indonesia by means of online questionnaires. SEM analysis was carried out in this study to see the effects among variables. The results show that readiness for selecting careers is influenced by teaching quality and psychological capital, as social capital does not directly influence student readiness. Besides, psychological capital is influenced by teaching quality and social capital. Then, social capital is influenced by teaching quality. Social and psychological capitals together mediate the effect of teaching quality on the readiness for selecting careers. The research findings present some implications for vocational education practitioners wishing to make further improvements.
Anticipated decrease in surgeons: does orthopedic internship affect medical students career choice?

Anticipated does ABSTRACT Aim: The aim of this study is to determine medical students’ career choices and to identify the effect of both demographic factors and the orthopedics residency education program on medical students’ career choices. Material and Method: This study was performed on a total of 154 medical students (92 females and 62 males; mean age 23.7±2.8) who attended Orthopedic internship program between 2018 and 2019 academic years. The students were subjected to a questionnaire twice on the first and last days of their internship program, which investigated distribution of selection of final year medical students’ career choices and factors that may play role on this selection. Results: Eighty-three (53.9%) students had changed their preferences and 72 (46.8%) had changed the order of preferences after Orthopedic internship program. The increase in the number of students who chose Orthopedics (p<0.001) and who placed Orthopedics in first order in their list of preferences (p=0.039) was statistically significant after the Orthopedic internship program. There was no significant difference between the female and male students in terms of placing surgical branches first in their list of preferences before (p=0.955) and after Orthopedic internship program (p=0.182). It was found that male students chose Orthopedics significantly more than females both before (p<0.001) and after (p<0.001) the internship. Conclusion: We demonstrated that early and active recruitment in surgery and operating theatre with positive support of faculty, residents and even operating room staff may increase interest in orthopedic surgery both for male and female medical students.
Partnerships and Stakeholder Participation in the Management of National Parks: Experiences of the Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe

National parks play an important role in maintaining natural ecosystems which are important sources of income and livelihood sustenance. Most national parks in Southern Africa are managed by their states. Before 2007, Gonarezhou National Park was managed by the Zimbabwe Parks Management and Wildlife Authority, which faced challenges in maintaining its biodiversity, community relations and infrastructure. However, in 2017 the Frankfurt Zoological Society and the Zimbabwe Parks Management and Wildlife Authority formed an innovative partnership under the Gonarezhou Conservation Trust (GCT). This study examines the relationship between GCT management, Gonarezhou National Park stakeholders and communities as well as the impact of the relationship on biodiversity and ecosystems. The study also highlights challenges faced and lessons learned in managing Gonarezhou as a protected area. To obtain the information, key informant interviews, Landsat satellite imagery, secondary data from previous studies and government sources were utilized. The results indicate that the concerted efforts of the Gonarezhou Conservation Trust to manage the park are starting to bear fruit in improving biodiversity conservation, ecosystem management and engaging communities. However, challenges such as governance obstacles, problematic stakeholder management, maintaining trust in community relations, ensuring sustainability, managing the adverse impacts of climate change and human-wildlife conflicts must still be navigated to ensure the park’s sustainable management. Notwithstanding challenges, we argue that a partnership arrangement such as the Gonarezhou Conservation Trust is a desirable model that can be applied in national parks in Zimbabwe and Africa for better biodiversity management and tourism.
Annual Bluegrass (Poa annua) Biotypes Exhibit Differential Levels of Susceptibility and Biochemical Responses to Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase Inhibitors

Abstract An annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) biotype with limited susceptibility to POST flumioxazin applications was identified in Georgia. The objectives of this research were to quantify tolerance levels of this biotype (R-biotype) to protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibitors and characterize physiological responses to flumioxazin. In dose–response experiments on 3-to 5-tiller plants, flumioxazin and sulfentrazone rates required to reduce dry-shoot biomass 50% from the nontreated were >14.5 and 10.4 times greater for the R-biotype, as compared with a susceptible (S)-biotype, respectively. Establishment of the R-biotype from seed was completely controlled by PRE applications of flumioxazin and oxadiazon, similar to the S-biotype. Tank mixtures of chlorpyrifos with flumioxazin did not enhance biomass reductions of the R-biotype, suggesting that tolerance levels may not be related to cytochrome P450–associated metabolism. In laboratory experiments, the R-biotype averaged 27% less electrolyte leakage, as compared with the S-biotype, after flumioxazin treatments. Lipid peroxidation in the R-biotype, as measured by malondialdehyde levels, averaged 25% less than the S-biotype at 72 h after broadcast flumioxazin treatments at 280 and 560 g ha -1. The tolerance to POST applications of PPO inhibitors in this P. annua biotype is associated with less lipid peroxidation and electrolyte leakage as compared with the S-biotype. These biochemical differences in biotypes may contribute to erratic levels of POST control from flumioxazin and could contribute to PPO-inhibitor resistance.
Inhibiting IFT dynein with ciliobrevin in C. elegans chemosensory cilia

Cytoplasmic dyneins play a role in a myriad of cellular processes, such as retrograde intracellular transport and cell division. Small-molecule cytoplasmic dynein antagonists, ciliobrevins, have recently been developed as tools to acutely probe cytoplasmic dynein function. Although widely used to investigate cytoplasmic dynein 1, far fewer studies explore the effect of ciliobrevin on cytoplasmic dynein 2 or IFT dynein. Here, we use ciliobrevin A to partially disrupt IFT dynein in the chemosensory cilia of living C. elegans. Acute, low-concentration ciliobrevin treatment results in shortening of cilia and reduction of transport velocity in both directions. After longer exposure to ciliobrevin, we find concentration-dependent motor accumulations and axonemal deformations. We propose that maintenance of ciliary length requires a high fraction of active IFT-dynein motors, while structural integrity can be preserved by only a few active motors.
The Mojiawan I-type granite of the Kangding Complex in the western Yangtze Block: new constraint on the Neoproterozoic magmatism and tectonic evolution of South China

ABSTRACT Studies of Neoproterozoic granites near the western margin of the Yangtze Block provide new evidence on the mechanism leading to the Neoproterozoic break-up of the Rodinia Supercontinent. This contribution focusses on the structural geology, geochemistry, zircon U-Pb geochronology, and Hf-O isotope systematics of the poorly documented Mojiawan Monzogranite in the Kangding Complex, which gives us better constraints on the break-up of the supercontinent. Zircon U-Pb data show that two samples of the Mojiawan Monzogranite were emplaced during 797 ± 13 Ma and 785 ± 11 Ma (ca. 791 Ma). The granitic samples are Na-rich, calc-alkaline, peraluminous with A/CNK values of 1.13 and 1.25, and their zircons have positive εHf(t) values between +4.28 and +9.79 with crustal model ages TDM2 of 1424 to 1079 Ma, indicative of a juvenile source. The granitic samples also have low Rb/Sr and Rb/Ba ratios and high δ18O values of 5.42‰–8.97‰, consistent with derivation from the partial melting of the lower to middle crust. Combined with the geochemistry of other granitic plutons along the western margin of the Yangtze Block, we propose that the region records rifting at ca. 800 Ma due to the action of a mantle super-plume leading to the break-up of the Rodinia Supercontinent.
Effect of pressure on the thermodynamics of rare earth compounds

A new method for the adiabatic cooling by application of pressure has been recently proposed by Müller et al. [1]. The present thesis thoroughly investigates this method. It represents the first comprehensive work in this field. As well as any other (magnetic) adiabatic cooling technique, the cooling results from a change in the magnetic entropy of the system under investigation. As opposed to the well known method of adiabatic demagnetization (for paramagnets) or to the magnetocaloric effect (for ferroand antiferromagnets), the entropy change does not result from the application of an external magnetic field, but from the application of external pressure. The original idea of realizing the entropy change by a pressure-induced structural phase transition [1] has been extended by other mechanisms equally resulting in a change of magnetic entropy. These include: pressure-induced magnetic phase transitions, pressure-induced changes in the degree of 4f − sd hybridization in Kondo systems, pressure-induced valence transitions and pressure-induced spinfluctuations. The above mechanisms have all been verified experimentally with an experimental setup allowing for the direct observation of the cooling effect. For the modelling of the effect, microscopic properties of the respective system were used, which have been determined by neutron diffraction, inelastic neutron scattering and measurement of the specific heat and the magnetic susceptibility. Rare-earth compound are among the most interesting systems for the study of the above mentioned effect. In these compounds the magnetic entropy is governed by the crystal-field splitting of the rare earth ion, which for the ground-state J multiplet is of the order of a few 10 K. The large value of total angular moment J allows for comparatively large entropy changes. The systems studied within this work include: CeSb, Ce1−xLaxSb, HoAs, Ce3Pd20Ge6 and EuNi2(Si,Ge)2. Measurements on a single crystal sample of CeSb revealed a directly observed cooling of -2 K upon a release of 0.52 GPa uniaxial pressure at ∼ 20 K. The cooling is a result from a pressure-induced magnetic phase transition. In HoAs the observed cooling effect also results from a pressure-induced magnetic phase transition. An additional contribution to the effect is caused by the structural distortion of the system under uniaxial pressure (-0.35 K per 0.3 GPa uniaxial pressure release at ∼ 6 K). In the Kondo compound Ce3Pd20Ge6 a combination of decreased 4f -conduction electron hybridization and structural distortion upon pressure is found responsible for the observed cooling (-0.75 K per 0.3 GPa uniaxial pressure release at ∼ 4 K). Finally the pressure-induced valence transition in EuNi2(Si,Ge)2 revealed an observed cooling of -0.52 K upon 0.48 GPa hydrostatic pressure release at ∼ 60 K.
Wireless Charging of Electric Taxis: Understanding the Facilitators and Barriers to Its Introduction

The shift to electric vehicles has brought about the potential to reduce the environmental damage caused by road transport. However, several challenges prevent wider adoption of electric vehicles, such as: a lack of charging facilities, long charging times, limited range, and the inconvenience of cable charging. These barriers are more pronounced for taxis, which generally cover longer distances than regular cars and have fewer opportunities for recharging. This research aims to evaluate wireless charging for range extended electric taxis, as a strategy to minimise these challenges and facilitate the electrification of fleets. A mixed methods approach, combining quantitative vehicle tracking with qualitative interviews and focus groups with drivers and local authority representatives, provided an understanding of ‘facilitators’ and ‘barriers’ to the introduction of wireless chargers in London and Nottingham, UK. Results indicated that current wired charging infrastructure does not facilitate recharging opportunities during taxi working hours, causing longer shifts or lower earnings. Drivers reported running on a range extender petrol engine once the battery is depleted, limiting the environmental benefits of electric taxis. We conclude that wireless chargers could facilitate the increased driving range of existing electric taxis if installed where drivers stop more often. The results support the implementation of opportunistic, short but frequent charging boosts (known as choko-choko) as part of policies to alleviate the barriers to the introduction of wireless charging of electric taxis, and foster more sustainable means of road transportation.
Relationship Between Adoption and Suicide Attempts: A Meta-analysis

Context: Several investigations have shown that people in an adoption situation have a higher frequency of mental problems or disorders than the general population. However, no known meta-analysis consolidates information about the association between the adoption situation and suicide attempt. Objectives: We aimed to systematically evaluate the primary observational studies that quantified the association between the being adopted and suicide attempt. Methods: A systematic review was designed that used a logical strategy based on specific descriptors in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, in combination with the Boolean operators (AND, OR). The search was performed on the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, Health Virtual Library, ProQuest, EBSCOhost, PsycArticles, BioMed Central, and Sage Journal. Articles were included until December 2018. The quality of the studies was evaluated with a tool based on the STROBE criteria. Results: Six studies met the inclusion criteria. Three studies used case-control designs and the remaining three were cohort studies. Case-control studies computed 69 suicide attempts in 1,216 adopted people compared to 436 attempts amidst 20,555 non-adopted people (OR = 2.30, 95% CI 1.24 - 4.28, I2 = 61%). Cohort studies computed 536 suicide attempts among 36,965 people in adoption compared to 15,112 attempts in 3,118,069 non-adopted people (RR = 2.99, 95% CI 2.54 - 3.53, I2 = 73%). Conclusions: The adoption situation can increase suicide attempts; it predicts at least two times more cases of suicide attempts among adopted people than in the general population.
REPRODUCTIVE PARAMETERS OF MOOSE DURING POPULATION EXPANSION IN NORTH DAKOTA

Understanding reproductive parameters of a population is vital to management, especially during periods of population fluctuation. Therefore, our objective was to provide the first estimates of reproductive parameters such as pregnancy rates, litter size, fecundity rates, conception dates, and fetal sex ratios for a moose ( Alces alces ) population in North Dakota, USA. Between 1978 and 1986, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department necropsied 54 hunter-killed cow moose which were all harvested after the rut (10 November to 12 December). Pregnancy rates for calves (n = 7), yearlings (1.5-years-old, n = 6), and adults ( > 2.5-years-old, n = 41) were 0%, 100% and 95%, respectively. Mean conception date was 2 October. Overall, mean litter size was 1.76 fetuses, twinning rate was 73.3%, and mean fecundity was 1.66 fetuses and 0.85 female fetuses/cow. Fetal sex ratio did not differ from the expected 50:50 ratio, but the odds of producing at least one male calf increased with dam age, but not dam weight or litter size. This population displayed reproductive parameters consistent with an irruptive and expanding moose population.
Fertility Impact of Separate and Combined Treatments with Biochar, Sewage Sludge Compost and Bacterial Inocula on Acidic Sandy Soil

The short-term effects of processed waste materials: sewage sludge compost (up to 0.5%), biochar made of paper sludge and grain husk (BC) (up to 2%) combined with plant growth-promoting rhizobacterial (PGPR) inoculum, on the fertility of acidic sandy soil at 65% of field capacity were tested in a pot experiment in separate and combined treatments. The soil pH, organic matter content, total and plant-available nutrients, substrate-induced respiration, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) root colonisation parameters and maize (Zea mays L.) biomass were investigated in experiments lasting two months. The positive priming (21% organic matter loss) induced by BC alone was not observed after combined application. The combination of compost and PGPR with 1.5% BC resulted in 35% higher P and K availability due to greater microbial activity compared to BC alone. Only compost applied alone at 0.5% gave a 2.7 times increase in maize biomass. The highest microbial activity and lowest AMF colonisation were found in combined treatments. In the short term the combined application of BC, compost and PGPR did not result in higher fertility on the investigated soil. Further research is needed with a wider range of combined treatments on acidic sandy soil for better understanding of the process.
Influence of Consolidation Pressure on Stress-Deformation Responses of Bio-mediated Residual Soil in Malaysia

ABSTRACT Microbial-induced calcite precipitation has recently emerged as an attractive sustainable ground improvement technique. In present study, the stress-deformation responses of a bio-mediated residual soil in Malaysia were investigated through undrained triaxial compression tests with different isotropic consolidation pressures. A practical and effective bio-mediation treatment method for residual soil was proposed. Bio-mediation increased the residual soil isotropic yield stress from 40 kPa to 100 kPa attributed to the greater inter-particle resistances contributed by calcite precipitation. The soil compression index was also reduced from 0.188 to 0.071. The bio-mediated residual soil showed a greater radial resistance than its untreated counterpart when subjected to an isotropic pressure. Under isotropic consolidation pressure below the yield stress, the shear strength of bio-mediated soil was governed predominantly by the calcite content. However, beyond the yield stress, the calcite bonds would diminish and only a slight increase of ultimate shear strength was observed attributed to calcite densification.
Effects of supra-nutritional levels of vitamin E and vitamin C on growth performance and egg production traits of Japanese quails

Abstract A study was conducted to evaluate growth performance and egg production traits of Japanese quails fed diets containing different supra-nutritional levels of vitamin E and C (600, 800 and 1000 mg/kg). A completely randomised design was adopted and main effects (vitamin E and C) were arranged in a 3 × 3 factorial approach. Throughout the study (42 to 105 d), the highest feed intake (vitamin C, p = .01) and weight gain (vitamin E × C, tendency p = .06) were obtained with vitamin E and/or C at 800 mg/kg whereas the highest dietary efficiency with 600 mg/kg of vitamin E plus 600 or 1000 of C and with 800 mg/kg of E plus 600 or 800 mg/kg of C (vitamin E × C, tendency p = .06). The highest final body weight was achieved with 1000 mg/kg of both the vitamins (vitamin E × C, p = .02). Vitamin E and/or C at 1000 mg/kg increased egg production, weight of produced eggs (vitamin E × C, p = .04), number of produced eggs to feed ratio, weight of produced eggs to feed ratio (vitamin E and C, p < .01), average egg volume (vitamin E × C, p = .03), and egg shape index (vitamin E, p < .01; vitamin C, p = .01). Current findings showed that feeding vitamin E and C at supra-nutritional levels can be a good management practice in Japanese quail nutrition to promote growth performance and egg production traits under thermoneutral condition. Highlights Supra-nutritional levels of vitamin E and C can promote growth performance and egg production traits of Japanese quails. Vitamin E plus C at high doses (1000 mg/kg) can synergistically act in promoting quail growth. Dietary supplementation with vitamin E at 800 or 1000 mg/kg plus vitamin C at 1000 mg/kg can improve egg production traits.
Collective Civic Moderation for Deliberation? Exploring the Links between Citizens’ Organized Engagement in Comment Sections and the Deliberative Quality of Online Discussions

ABSTRACT High degrees of incivility and hostility in comment sections potentially threaten a deliberative and inclusive discussion atmosphere. News outlets are struggling with effectively moderating such discussions. This study investigates the novel approach of collective civic moderation (CCM) – a strategic and concerted moderation effort by groups of citizens that aims at improving the quality of online discussions. Using the example of the German action group #ichbinhier (#iamhere), whose members collectively engage in Facebook comment sections of news outlets, we analyze whether CCM comments live up to norms of deliberation and whether these comments stimulate deliberative discussions. Findings from a quantitative content analysis show that comments written by #ichbinhier members are more rational, reciprocal, and constructive, and less uncivil and impolite than comments written by nonmembers. Rational, constructive, and polite comments are associated with more deliberative comments in the subsequent discussions. Normative and practical implications of these findings are discussed.