Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Τhe effect of the religious attitudes on the death attitudes and death anxiety in elderly intensive care patients: a cross-sectional study

Background: Negative death attitudes and death fear were reported at a high level among intensive care patients. Research indicates that nurses should know the factors affecting the death attitudes and death anxiety in intensive care patients to reduce these high levels of anxiety and negative attitudes. Religions have a strong relationship with death.Aim: This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the effect of religious attitudes on death attitudes and death anxiety in elderly intensive care patients.Methods: The data of the study were collected between January 2019 and January 2020 in the intensive care unit of a university hospital in a province located in the east of Turkey. A total of 185 elderly patients participated in the study. Patient Identification Form, Ok-Religious Attitude Scale (ORAS), the Death Anxiety Scale (DAS), and Death Attitudes Profile-Revised (DAP) were used for data collection. IBM SPSS version 25.0 was used for data analysis.Results: Most of the patients (88.6%) were at high level of self-reported religious attitudes. The mean DAS score of the patients was 9.02 ± 1.64, DAP was 120.40 ± 23.70, and ORAS was 31.25 ± 2.90. According to regression analysis, the increase in ORAS scores decreased the DAS score and increased the DAP score (p <0.05). Conclusion: There was a negative relationship between religious attitudes and death anxiety and a positive relationship between religious attitudes and attitudes towards death in elderly patients in intensive care units. Nurses should evaluate the patients’ religious attitudes while they plan interventions to reduce patients’ death anxiety or to develop positive attitudes toward death in these patients.
Predicting Policy Domains from Party Manifestos with BERT and Convolutional Neural Networks

Hand-labeled political texts are often required in empirical studies on party systems, coalition building, agenda setting, and many other areas in political science research. While hand-labeling remains the standard procedure for analyzing political texts, it can be slow and expensive, and subject to human error and disagreement. Recent studies in the field have leveraged supervised machine learning techniques to automate the labeling process of electoral programs, debate motions, and other relevant documents. We build on current approaches to label shorter texts and phrases in party manifestos using a pre-existing coding scheme developed by political scientists for classifying texts by policy domain and policy preference. Using labels and data compiled by the Manifesto Project, we make use of the state-of-the-art Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers (BERT) in conjunction with Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Gated Recurrent Units (GRU) to seek out the best model architecture for policy domain and policy preference classification. We find that our proposed BERT-CNN model outperforms other approaches for the task of classifying statements from English language party manifestos by major policy domain.
Sport psychology in the Paralympic environment: perceptions of coaches, athletes and managers

While there have been significant benefits from the delivery of sport psychology services to Paralympic athletes, there is dearth of research into the dimension of performance within the Paralympic environment. This investigation looked at the perceptions of the significant others in the sporting environment, such as performance managers, coaches, support staff and organisations. Following semi-structured interviews with 10 members of the Irish Paralympic team including athletes (3), coaches (2), individual sport managers (2), sports science and medical staff (1), support staff (1) and the performance manager (1), 5 themes related to their retrospective reflections of the London 2012 Paralympic Games were identified. These general dimensions and higher-order themes included: Communications (top down, timing, lack of communication), Expectation (home games, personal, family, sports council/organisational), Stress (personal, social, cultural, uncertainty), Interpersonal (relationships, stigma, cohesion, power influence) and Environmental (roles, expertise in coaching, diversity of ability, support). The confidentiality of the interview process provided a more honest interpretation of what feedback could be utilised for the next Paralympic cycle. Statements were both positive and negative but expressed in a constructive manner where athletes, coaches, management and support staff recognised the significance of working in an all-inclusive and rounded method to develop and promote a better Team culture and future success at major Games.
The role of incentives for adoption of climate-smart agricultural innovations: An experimental evaluation in Uganda

Introduction The impacts of climate change on agriculture have risen globally but developing regions, such as Sub-Sahara Africa, have been affected the most. Climatic shocks, such as droughts, and floods are increasingly causing losses among many African farming communities, as farmers depend on rainfed agriculture and are thus highly vulnerable to climatic shocks. According to climate projections, these countries will be hit the hardest by climate change. As climate change brings about more risks for farmers, improving technology adoption to bolster agricultural production remains a key challenge.
Gender Inequality in the Distribution of Household Duties

This article is devoted to the study of factors that affect inequality in the housekeeping time allocation among partners in Russia (without considering the time spent on caring for household members). To identify inequality factors, we used nonparametric methods of statistical analysis. Based on data from Selective supervision of use of daily fund of time by the population, we checked the influence of several respondents’ characteristics and characteristics of the households, which respondents are a part of, on the distribution of household duties between partners. The work on the basis of empirical data confirmed a number of hypotheses, in particular, it was shown that there is a significant relationship between the distribution of household responsibilities between partners and the age of each of the partners, self- assessment of partners’ health status, employment status, self-assessment of the financial status of the household, the number of children and their health condition. It should be noted that, according to our estimates, the difference in the time spent by partners is also influenced by the level of education of male partners, while the level of education of female partners does not have a significant effect. In addition, we did not reveal a clear relationship between the dynamics of the indicator we are interested in and the difference in the age of partners, the presence of chronic diseases or disabilities among respondents, marital status, and working conditions.
Vegetative Community Diversity Assessment of a Beneficial Use Salt Marsh Restoration

Restoration of lost marsh platforms can include de-novo construction using dredged sediments. Two restoration projects constructed with beneficial use material in 2004 and 2015 were planted with native vegetation in the anticipation they would function similarly to adjacent Juncus roemerianus (Black needlerush) dominated salt marshes. Planted J. roemerianus, however, failed to establish and exists sparsely in the restored marsh. To better understand potential sources of failure, this study assessed vascular plant diversity in Spring and Fall of 2017 through 2019 and demonstrated establishment of both planted and naturally recruited vegetation. The two constructed sites were found to have higher species richness and plant diversity (Shannon-Wiener H’, and Simpson’s D) than the natural reference marsh, in part due to the higher elevations of the two constructed sites. The plant diversity metrics indicated the two beneficial use restorations did not meet the species composition of the reference marsh. Further monitoring should be conducted to observe the species development over the long term with considerations given to the potential future marsh change.
Key trends

Sources: Compiled by authors from survey data (IFPRI-INTA 2007-08) and CONICET (2009). a See note 2 for a list of the 74 agencies included in the sample. b Staff at the 26 CONICET agencies spent between 30 and 100 percent of their time on research, leading to 170.5 FTE researchers. Expenditures for CADIC, CENPAT, CITEFA-CIPEIN, IANIGLA, IBYF, INFIVE, INGEBI, PROPLAME-PRHIDEB, and IADIZA are estimates based on expenditures of the other CONICET agencies. c Staff at the 46 higher education agencies spent between 10 and 75 percent of their time on research, leading to 1,758.9 FTE researchers. Expenditures for the higher education agencies are estimates based on average expenditures per researcher at the government agencies. ASTI Country Brief No. 44 • April 2010
Identifying of protein complexes and functional modules in E.coli PPI networks

Background: Escherichia coli has been at the center of microbial research for decades, making it a standard microorganism for studying molecular mechanism. Molecular complexes, operons and functional modules are important molecular functional domains of Escherichia coli. Most previous studies focused on the detection of E. coli protein complexes based on the experimental methods. While the research of prediction of protein complexes in E. coli based on large-scale proteomic data, especially the functional modules of E. coli are relatively few. Identifying protein complexes and functional modules of E. coli is crucial to reveal principles of cellular organizations, processes and functions. Results: In this study, the protein complexes and functional modules of two high-quality binary interaction datasets of E. coli are predicted by an efficient edge clustering algorithm (ELPA) for complex biological network, respectively. According to the gold standard protein complexes and function annotations provided by EcoCyc dataset, the experimental results show that most topological modules predicted in the two datasets match very well with the real protein complexes, cellular processes and biological functions. By analyzing the corresponding complexes and functional modules shows that all predicted protein complexes are fully covered by one or more functional modules. Furthermore, we compared the results of ELPA with a famous node clustering algorithm (MCL) on the same PPI network of E. coli , and found that ELPA outperforms MCL in terms of matching with gold standard complexes. Conclusions: As a consequence, we surmise that topological modules of PPI network detected by ELPA fits well with real protein complexes and functional units. In most predicted topological modules, the protein complexes and corresponding functional modules are highly overlapping. ELPA is an effective tool to predict protein complexes and functional modules in PPI networks of E. coli.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Berbasis Video Tutorial Di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan

Abstract: The rapid exchange of information through multimedia throughout the world helps the growth of humans’ knowledge and, at the same time, requires redefinition of learning methods and media, especially in the field of vocational education. The purpose of this research was to develop an interactive learning media in the form of video tutorial in increasing the learning effectiveness in the subject of audio processing techniques at class XII in multimedia competence in one of the State Vocational Schools in Parepare. Research and Development method was used in this study. The stages of research included the planning, design and development stages. The subjects engaged in this research were two validators namely the experts of learning media and learning material, the students of class XII multimedia with the total of 18 persons, and one teacher who taught audio processing techniques. The results achieved in the development of interactive media showed that the developed video tutorial media had been valid based on the assessment of both learning media and learning material experts. The tests conducted on individuals, small group trials, and the subject teacher’s responses indicated that an interactive media in the form of video tutorial was effective and appropriate to the users’ needs. Keywords: Research and development, Video Tutorial, Interactive media, Multimedia, Camtasia Studio Abstrak: Pertukaran informasi yang cepat melalui multimedia di seluruh dunia membantu pertumbuhan pengetahuan manusia dan, pada saat yang sama, membutuhkan pendefinisian ulang metode dan media pembelajaran, terutama di bidang pendidikan kejuruan. Tujuan penelitian yaitu untuk mengembangkan media interaktif berupa video tutorial pembelajaran dalam meningkatkan efektivitas pembelajaran pada mata pelajaran teknik pengolahan audio kelas XII kompetensi keahlian multimedia di salah satu SMK Negeri di Parepare. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian dan pengembangan (Research and Development). Tahapan penelitian meliputi tahap perencanaan, desain dan pengembangan. Subjek penelitian yang digunakan pada studi ini meliputi dua orang validator yaitu ahli media pembelajaran dan ahli materi pembelajaran, siswa kelas XII multimedia yang berjumlah 18 orang dan satu orang guru mata pelajaran teknik pengolahan audio. Hasil yang dicapai dalam pengembangan media interaktif menunjukkan media vidio tutorial yang dikembangkan telah valid berdasarkan penilaian dari ahli media pembelajaran dan ahli materi. Uji coba yang dilakukan kepada perorangan, uji coba kelompok kecil, dan tanggapan guru mata pelajaran menunjukkan bahwa media interaktif berupa video tutorial pembelajaran yang dihasilkan efektif dan sesuai kebutuhan pengguna. Keywords: Pengembangan, Video tutorial, Media Interaktif, Multimedia, Camtasia Studio
The Role of Health Facilities in Supporting Adherence to Iron-folic Acid in Haiti and Malawi: A Study Linking Health Facility Survey and Population Survey Data

Background: Iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation during pregnancy is key to prevent maternal anemia. In Malawi and Haiti, consumption of IFA supplements remains suboptimal. This study examined the IFA-related services provided in health facilities and their association with women’s adherence to IFA supplementation during pregnancy.Methods: This study used data from the Demographic and Health surveys (DHS) and the Service Provision Assessment (SPA) in Haiti and Malawi. Using GPS data collected in both surveys, each DHS cluster was linked to health facilities surveyed in the SPA within a specified buffer distance (5 km for urban areas and 10 km for rural areas). IFA-related services were examined for health facilities within the buffer, including the availability of IFA supplements, prescription of IFA, and client counseling on IFA. Adherence to IFA supplementation was examined for women who received antenatal care (ANC) for their most recent live birth in the 2 years preceding the DHS survey. Multilevel logistic regressions stratified by urban and rural locale were used to model associations between women’s consumption of IFA supplements and the health facility service environment, controlling for relevant covariates.Results: More than two-thirds of facilities with ANC services in Haiti and almost all ANC facilities in Malawi had IFA supplements available. Over 60% of ANC clients in Haiti and over 80% in Malawi received IFA supplements or an IFA prescription. Counseling on IFA was less common and focused on how to use IFA; few women were counseled on side effects. Only 42% of women in Haiti and 35% of women in Malawi took IFA supplements for at least 90 days. Multivariable models indicated that in both countries, adherence to IFA supplementation in rural areas was significantly associated with a high level of availability of ANC facilities offering IFA. IFA counseling was also positively associated with the IFA supplement adherence in rural Malawi but not in Haiti. IFA supplement adherence was consistently associated with the completion of four or more ANC visits in both countries.Conclusions: Continued efforts are required to address access to IFA supplements through improving both the use of ANC services and their quality, particularly in provider counseling.
IMPROVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SUPPLY CHAIN INTEGRATION: AN EVIDENCE FROM JORDANIAN PHOSPHATE FERTILIZERS MANUFACTURING COMPANIES

The study aims to investigate the effect of supply chain integration (SCI) in terms of supplier integration (SI), internal integration (II), and customer integration (CI) on sustainable development (SD) of Jordanian phosphate fertilizers manufacturing (JPFM) companies in terms of economic responsibility (ECR), social responsibility (SOR), and environmental responsibility (ENR). The study model and hypotheses were developed based on the literature review. The data were collected from 102 managers through a structured questionnaire. Normality, validity, and reliability of the questionnaire items were confirmed. Then, descriptive statistical analysis, the correlation between variables, and multiple linear regression were carried out. The results revealed that the overall SCI has a positive and significant effect on the overall SD. The results also provided evidence that SI, II, and CI have a positive and significant effect in enhancing SD. However, II is superior to external integration (SI and CI) in enhancing SD. This study promotes the idea of implementing SCI in JPFM companies in order to enhance their SD. It also recommends these companies rethink their efforts toward economic, social, and environmental responsibilities. This study is one of the first studies that create awareness about adopting SD by Jordanian companies, especially that SD still does not have the highest priority in Jordan. In addition, it is the first study in Jordan that is conducted in the phosphate fertilizers manufacturing sector.
User-Centered System Design for Communicating Clinical Laboratory Test Results: Design and Evaluation Study

Background Personal clinical data, such as laboratory test results, are increasingly being made available to patients via patient portals. However, laboratory test results are presented in a way that is difficult for patients to interpret and use. Furthermore, the indications of laboratory test results may vary among patients with different characteristics and from different medical contexts. To date, little is known about how to design patient-centered technology to facilitate the interpretation of laboratory test results. Objective The aim of this study is to explore design considerations for supporting patient-centered communication and comprehension of laboratory test results, as well as discussions between patients and health care providers. Methods We conducted a user-centered, multicomponent design research consisting of user studies, an iterative prototype design, and pilot user evaluations, to explore design concepts and considerations that are useful for supporting patients in not only viewing but also interpreting and acting upon laboratory test results. Results The user study results informed the iterative design of a system prototype, which had several interactive features: using graphical representations and clear takeaway messages to convey the concerning nature of the results; enabling users to annotate laboratory test reports; clarifying medical jargon using nontechnical verbiage and allowing users to interact with the medical terms (eg, saving, favoriting, or sorting); and providing pertinent and reliable information to help patients comprehend test results within their medical context. The results of a pilot user evaluation with 8 patients showed that the new patient-facing system was perceived as useful in not only presenting laboratory test results to patients in a meaningful way but also facilitating in situ patient-provider interactions. Conclusions We draw on our findings to discuss design implications for supporting patient-centered communication of laboratory test results and how to make technology support informative, trustworthy, and empathetic.
Revisited the Technology Acceptance Model with E-Trust for Peer-to-Peer Lending in Indonesia (Perspective from Fintech Users)

The rapid increase in the number of fintech companies in Indonesia in the past three years has attracted the attention of many stakeholders, including the government, investors, conventional bank management, and even the general public. The phenomenon of the development of peer-to-peer lending fintech companies in Indonesia is supported by the increasing demand of consumers. The research objective is to provide insight into the determinants of consumer interest in using fintech applications, using the technology acceptance model by added e-trust variables . The data analysis method used structural equation modeling with WarpPLS 6.0 software. Questionnaires were distributed to fintech consumers in Indonesia, with a total sample of 379 respondents. The results of this study indicate that the dimensions of e-trust contribute to determining the perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, attitude to adopt peer-to-peer lending fintech services, and intention to use peer-to-peer lending applications.
An empirical investigation into the determinants of external debt in Asian developing and transitioning economies

ABSTRACT This paper investigates the determinants of external debt in 32 Asian developing and transitioning economies for the period 1995–2019. Estimation is carried out using the generalized method of moments (GMM), which is capable of dealing with potential endogeneity problems. The results show that in both the short- and long-run, economic growth and investment reduce external debt, whereas exchange rate, trade, and government expenditure increase external debt. Diagnostic tests confirm the reliability and consistency of our findings, which should be taken into account by policymakers for policy formulation and implementation. Based on our empirical findings, relevant policy implications, aimed at reducing external debt in the selected Asian developing and transitioning economies, are provided for policy consideration.
Increasing student engagement and comprehension of the global water cycle through game-based learning in undergraduate courses

Abstract Understanding the global water cycle is fundamental to Earth systems literacy and fostering an informed citizenry; however, students often struggle with terminology, the role of key processes, and estimating the physical and temporal scales, leaving knowledge gaps that impair comprehension. The Hydrologic Cycle Game is a pedagogical tool for teaching students about the global water cycle through game-based learning. It familiarizes students with terminology related to transport, fluxes, and storage, using box models to understand complex cycles and visualize invisible processes, and introduces students to the concept of residence time. It was developed for university undergraduates but could be used in other educational settings. When deploying this activity in-class, it is helpful to introduce students to the vocabulary and the concept of box models prior to game play; a short lecture or prerecorded video was sufficient. One game typically takes 5–10 min to play, and, in the author’s experience, engagement increases when students have the opportunity to play multiple times. Student comprehension of terminology, connections, and directions of flow was assessed using pre and posttests. Scores increased significantly (p < 0.05) after gameplay with a large effect size (d > 0.8), and learning gains persisted through mid-semester evaluations. The data collected indicate that the Hydrologic Cycle Game is an effective tool for teaching the global water cycle. Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/10899995.2021. 1977030