Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Correlation of axial and radial breakdown dynamics in dielectric barrier discharges

Experimental studies of single-filament dielectric barrier discharges (DBDs) in a 0.1 vol% O2 in N2 gas mixture were performed with high spatial and temporal resolution. For the first time, the axial and radial dynamics and electrical characteristics of the DBDs were recorded by high-resolution imaging of the discharge emission combined with synchronised, fast electrical measurements. The axial propagation of the positive streamer and the radial expansion of the discharge channel were studied and correlated to each other. The analysis of the radial dynamics allowed the separation of the streamer propagation and the transient glow phase during channel formation. It was found that the discharge channel widens when the streamer hits the cathode surface and that both the diameter and the radial expansion velocities of the streamer increase with increasing axial propagation velocity. The synchronised quantification of the axial and radial streamer dynamics allowed the estimation of the electric field in the streamer head. Additionally, the time-resolved current density was determined by combining current measurements with fast imaging of the radial discharge development during streamer and glow phase.
PERFORMANCE OF SOME PROMISING FLAX LINES FOR YIELD AND ITS COMPONENTS UNDER NORMAL AND SANDY SOIL CONDITIONS

Twenty-four flax genotypes {21 promising lines and 3 check varieties, Giza 8 (oil type), Sakha 1 (dual purpose type) and Sakha 3 (fiber type)} were evaluated for straw, seed, oil yields and their related traits under two different environments (Sakha Exp.Station, Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate "clay soil" and Ismailia Exp.Station, Ismailia Governorate "sandy soil") through two successive seasons, 2008/09 and 2009/10. These materials were evaluated in a randomized complete block design with three replications at the two above-mentioned locations. The collected data indicated that, Genotypes mean squares were highly significant for straw, seed, yields/fed and their related traits. The genotype x year variance (gy) was less than the genotype x location variance (gl) for all characters, except plant height and oil percentage. Consequently evaluation should probably stress using more locations but testing over a shorter period of times. Heritability values (H%.) in broad sense were high for plant height and two important components of seed weight (seed index and No. of capsules/plant). Also, the observation of narrow range between phenotypic (PCV) and genotypic (GCV) coefficients of variability, which gave almost similar values of PCV and GCV in plant height was mainly due to genetic differences as evidenced from the very high heritability. Also, straw weight per plant and long fiber percentage as well as the two important components of seed showed similar results, indicating possibility of using these yield components (seed index and No. of capsules per plant) in selection index for improving seed weight per plant as well as plant height to improve straw weight per plant. Concerning mean performance and susceptibility index as affected by environmental stress for sandy soil, line 541-C/3 exhibited high yielding potential with high tolerance for straw and fiber yields per fed, but this line exhibited moderate tolerance for both seed and oil yields per fed. Also, line 541-D/10 exhibited high yielding ability with moderate tolerance to sandy soil conditions for each of straw, fiber, seed, and oil yields per fed. Hence the two promising lines, 541-C/3 and 541D/10 may be consider good substitutes for the low yielding ones, Giza 8, Sakha 1 and Sakha 3 in future after evaluation in more location before releasing as a new Egyptian flax cultivar and may be useful as potential breeding material for releasing cultivars to sandy soil conditions (suitable to grown in sandy soil) for fiber and oil "dual purpose".
Designing Elite Recruitment Model for Iranian Educational organizations

Purpose : Educational organizations, like any other organization, need an efficient model and tools to adapt to environmental conditions, to benefit from technological advances, and to meet the diverse and broader needs of target groups. Elite and efficient human resources is the most important factors contributing to the success of organizations. Thus, the current paper proposes a model for elite’s recruitment to Iranian educational organizations based on the ethics and specific cultural contexts of Iranian society. Methodology : The current paper is an applied, descriptive-survey. The research methodology is also a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches. The statistical population included all educational organization in Tehran who studied in the academic year of 2017-18. Fifteen (15) experts of National Elite institute were selected by snowball sampling method. Research data was analyzed using GAMS software. Findings : The results indicated the optimum model dimensions have increased in optimal condition compared to the current situation. Discussion : there is a significant difference between the current situation and the desired level, which necessitates serious attention to the factors affecting the elite’s recruitment and the development of appropriate mechanisms for their recruitment in educational organizations.
EFFECT OF IRRIGATION WITH MAGNETIC WATER ON VEGETATIVE GROWTH, CHEMICAL CONTENTS AND ESSENTIAL OIL IN ROSEMARY GROWN IN DIFFERENT LEVELS OF SALINITY

Magnetic water has widely used in agriculture irrigation as a promising technology to improve water use efficiency and crop productivity. Pot experiment was conducted at the Experimental Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University at Shibin El-Kom, Egypt during the two successive seasons of 2015 and 2016. The study was conducting aiming to study the effect of magnetic irrigation water, salinity stress and their interaction on the growth parameters, some chemical constituents and essential oil (percentage and components) of Rosmarinus officinalis L. plants grown in different levels of salinity. The experiments layout was a factorial in a split randomized design. Main plots were irrigation water (normal or magnetic) and the sub plots were different levels of salinity (0.0, 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3%). All growth parameters (i.e. plant height, number of branches, fresh and dry weights of herb/ plant), N, P and K percentage, photosynthetic pigments content and essential oil percentage were decreased significantly with increasing salinity level. On the other hand, magnetic water can overcome (to some extent) the hazards effects caused by salinity. At the high level of salinity (0.3%), the increases in essential oil percentage in herb of rosemary plants irrigated with magnetic water were 139.8% and 147.4% in first and second season respectively (in relation to owing control). Also, the major component of essential oil (Limonene) reached the highest value (20.47%) in the plants irrigated with magnetic water and exposed to salinity level 0.2%.
Assessment of heavy metals contamination and its effects on oyster (Saccostrea cucullata) biometry parameters in the Asaluyeh port coasts, Persian Gulf, Iran

Abstract The current study examines biometric parameters and concentration of some heavy metals in soft tissues of Saccostrea cucullata in the Asaluyeh coast, Persian Gulf, Iran. The metals concentration in the soft tissue of the Saccostrea cucullata ranged as: Zn: 765–3411 mg kg−1, Cu: 120.3–580.6 mg kg−1, Cd: 0.13–3.5 mg kg−1, As: 0.39–3.3 mg kg−1, Pb: 0.05–1.64 mg kg−1, Ni: 0.02–0.44 mg kg−1, V: 0.06–0.32 mg kg−1, Cr: 0.02–0.16 mg kg−1 and Hg: 0.002–0.068 mg kg−1. The results showed that the concentration of total heavy metals in oysters of the control station (CA) is usually lower. The results also indicated lack of correlation between oyster biometric parameters and bioaccumulated heavy metals, except between Cu and longitudinal diameter (R = 0.77). The concentration of heavy metals is higher than limits recommended by the World Health Organization, except for Cd and Pb.
Estimating the natural and artificial radioactivity in soil samples from some oil sites in Kirkuk-Iraq using high resolution gamma rays spectrometry

The natural and artificial radioactivity in soil samples from some oil sites of Kirkuk-Iraq have been estimated using a gamma spectrometry based on a high purity germanium (HPGe) detector. For this reason, soil samples have been collected from four sites; Henjera, Jabel Boor, Jambor and Qutan. It was found that the specific activity ranged from 7.31 to 63.33 Bq kg −1 for 226 Ra, from 3.54 to 42.95 Bq kg −1 for 232 Th, from 103.21 to 798.52 Bq kg −1 for 40 K and from 0.7 to 9.53 Bq kg −1 for 137 Cs. The results have been compared with the worldwide average values. The radium equivalent activity ( Ra eq ), the absorbed gamma dose rate ( D ), the annual effective dose rate (AEDE), the external hazard ( H ex ), the internal hazard ( H in ) and Gamma radiation representative level Index ( I γ ) have also been calculated. The Ra eq was 92.173 Bq kg −1 , the D was 45.53 nGyh -1 , the AEDE outdoor and indoor were 0.0959 and 0.224, respectively, the H ex was 0.242, the H in was 0.329, and I γ was 0.680. It has been concluded that no harmful radiation effects have posed to the population who live in the study area. Although, there are some areas where radiation effects have resulted higher than that of the international allowable radiation values.
Women Empowerment and Social Development in Afghanistan through Micro Finance

: Micro finance is used to support individual and small businesses across the globe. This research is conducted to investigate the impact of micro finance on women empowerment (participation rate, mobility, freedom of expression of thoughts, and decision making approach towards flexible life) and social development (social status and living standards) in Afghanistan. For accomplishment of research objective, data was collected from 110 respondents (home based and non-home based individual/businesswomen) in Jalalabad, Laghman, Kunar, Kama, Khogyani, and Kot, Afghanistan through structured open and closed ended questionnaire. The hypotheses were tested by deploying multiple linear regression model. Data was analyzed through SPSS version 22. Data reliability was checked through Cronbach’s Alpha test. The outcomes indicated that micro financing have positive impact on women empowerment and social development. The outcomes documented that micro financing is a significant tool that maximize women empowerment in all dimensions. Furthermore, micro financing enhance social development of women. Micro finance is a significant element of financial institution that instill women confidence in decision making: both in domestic activities and in business & social activities that further leads to economic contributions in support of families which is considered as a step towards prosperity. This research is useful for the government and policy makers of Afghanistan as it documents the importance of micro financing in empowering women and social development.
Remifentanil versus combined spinal-epidural technique for labour analgesia in multiparous women: a prospective non-randomized trial

Background : Remifentanil has a suitable pharmacological profile for labour analgesia. Fast set up, onset, and limited time efficacy may render it useful in multiparas with a faster labour progression. The objective of this prospective, non-randomized trial was to compare the pain relief for vaginal delivery between remifentanil patient-controlled analgesia (RPCA) with that of combined spinal-epidural analgesia (CSEA) in multiparas. Methods : After making an informed choice of either RPCA or CSEA, 162 multiparous women in the active phase of first-stage labour were enrolled in this study. The primary outcome was pain intensity measured during the whole period of labour using an 11-point numerical rating scale. The secondary outcomes were satisfaction with pain-relief, adverse effects, labour progress and outcomes. Results : CSEA provided lower pain scores and a higher satisfaction rate than RPCA [3.9 (0.36) vs 2.6 (1.1), P <0.001]. Also, more patients opted for the CSEA for their next labour [CSEA; 77 (95%) vs. RPCA; 65 (81%), P =0.003]. However, more than 80% of women in the RPCA group graded their satisfaction as good and very good with a high rate of recommendation and no crossovers observed. Remifentanil was associated with desaturation, bradypnea and apnoea in 27 (34%), 17 (21%) and 20 (25%) respective cases. All recovered spontaneously upon verbal or tactile stimulation. No clinically important differences were noted in sedation level, labour progress and outcomes. Conclusions : CSEA provided superior pain relief compared to RPCA in multiparas. Despite that, remifentanil was highly rated, with a high rate of recommendation and no crossovers to CSEA. That can be attributed to the fact that women with previewed shorter labour were more likely to choose a less invasive analgesic option which provided an element of personal control. Thus, given no difference in labour outcomes, remifentanil could be offered as a routine analgesic option provided rigorous adherence to the necessary protocols are ensured. The presence of a midwife is essential for timely management of respiratory depression or other severe outcomes.
Measuring the Digital Marketing Strategies Effectiveness through Social Media in Purchasing Halal Make Up Brands: A Comparative Study (Penelitian Perbandingan: Keefektifan Iklan, Celebrity Endorsement, dan Influencer Marketing dalam Memengaruhi Niat Beli Merk Make-up Halal)

Nowadays, marketers utilize online channels to reach for the target market. There are plenty of tactics that can be used, such as advertisement, celebrity endorsement, and influencer marketing. This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of each tactic to influence purchase intention towards halal make-up brand. Wardah is the research subject. The researcher used the mixed method sequential exploratory that consisted of two phases. The first phase was qualitative and the second phase was quantitative. During the first phase, the researcher interviewed 25 informants to explore indicators for proposed variables. Based on the first phase finding, the instrument for the second phase was developed. During the second phase, the researcher collected data from 154 respondents. The findings indicated that the advertisement, celebrity endorsement, and influencer marketing simultaneously and partially had significant influence on purchase intention. Comparing all three tactics, influencer marketing had the most significant influence on purchase intention.
Of Pandemics, Politics, and Personality: The Role of Conscientiousness and Political Ideology in Sharing of Fake News

Sharing of misinformation can be catastrophic, especially during times of national importance. Typically studied in political contexts, sharing of fake news has been positively linked with conservative political ideology. However, such sweeping generalizations run the risk of increasing already rampant political polarization. We offer a more nuanced account by proposing that the sharing of fake news is largely driven by low conscientiousness conservatives. At high levels of conscientiousness there is no difference between liberals and conservatives. We find support for our hypotheses in the contexts of Covid-19, political, and neutral news across 8 studies (six pre-registered; two conceptual replications) with 4,642 participants and 91,144 unique participant-news observations. A general desire for chaos explains the interactive effect of political ideology and conscientiousness on the sharing of fake news. Furthermore, our findings indicate the inadequacy of fact-checker interventions to deter the spread of fake news. This underscores the challenges associated with tackling fake news, especially during a crisis like Covid-19 where misinformation impairs the ability of governments to curtail the pandemic.
Clinical characteristics and survival outcomes of secondary glioblastoma

Background Secondary glioblastoma (sGBM) is a specific, and prognostic factors of sGBM are still unclear. This study retrospectively investigated clinical prognosis factors of survival outcomes of sGBM.Methods All of 125 patients were recruited in this study. Clinical characteristics and survival outcomes were acquired from inpatient records and follow-ups. Kaplan‑Meier survival analysis and Cox survival analysis were applied to identifying prognostic factors.Results The median overall survival (OS) were 301 days. Gross total resection (GTR) (HR = 0.613, 95% confident interval (CI) = 0.408-0.923, p = 0.019), diagnosed sGBM without newly occurring symptoms when regular re-examination (DR) (HR= 0.481, 95% CI = 0.308-0.750, p = 0.001), higher postoperative Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score (HR = 0.977, 95% CI = 0.961-0.993, p = 0.006) were independently favorable prognosis factors for OS. GTR was the favorable factor for OS of sGBM patients of DR (HR = 0.238, 95% CI = 0.100-0.570, p = 0.001) and with new functional impairments (HR = 0.410, 95% CI = 0.205-0.821, p = 0.012). Additionally, postoperative KPS score not decreasing was the favorable factor for OS of sGBM patients with new functional impairments (HR = 0.401, 95% CI = 0.202-0.795, p = 0.009) and with new occurring epilepsy (HR = 0.295, 95% CI from 0.092 to 0.950, p = 0.041). Conclusions For patients with sGBM, GTR, higher postoperative KPS score, and diagnosed without newly occurring symptoms were favorable factors for the OS. The GTR was recommended for sGBM patients to improve survival outcomes.
The Five-Pattern Personality Inventory (FPPI), a Chinese localized personality scale, relates to topological properties of resting-state brain networks

Background Most studies assessing personality–brain associations have used Western personality questionnaires, which have been adapted for individuals in Western cultures. However, personality is influenced by culture and customs, and Western personality questionnaires may not objectively reflect the personality characteristics of individuals in Eastern cultures such as China. Hence, we adopted the graph analysis approach and the Chinese localized scale, the Five-Pattern Personality Inventory (FPPI), to explore the personality–brain associations of individuals in China.Methods The functional connectivity among 90 specific regions of the brain was mapped using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data obtained from 109 healthy adult Chinese subjects. This allowed for the construction of brain networks and the analysis of personality–brain associations.Results In the present study, the Chinese personality–brain associations were traced to specific regions in the brain, including the frontal, temporal, and occipital cortices. Shao Yin scores and nodal metrics were associated with the brain regions of the executive control network and the salience network (SN), primarily in the left hemisphere. Characteristics of the Shao Yin and Shao Yang traits were consistent with the function of their corresponding correlated brain regions, which may supply evidence for the neurobiological basis of personality traits in Chinese culture.Conclusion In summary, these results provide the brain mechanism foundations of personality traits in the FPPI. Furthermore, these findings provide a new perspective to help researchers understand personality–brain associations in the Chinese culture.
Some Important Prognostic Factors in Breast Cancers in Iraqi Women: A Retrospective Study

Based on our knowledge about the importance of some prognostic factors in breast cancers, a retrospective study on 101 Iraqi female patients was done, using the following parameters; patient’s age, tumor grade, hormones Estrogen receptor (Er.) status, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (Her2/neu) expression. A significant relationship between younger age group (< or = 35 years) and high grade tumors was detected. Significant number of those patients in the study had Er+ve tumors. No significant relationship has been found between Er-ve tumors and high grade histology. Most of postmenopausal women in this study were with Er+ve breast cancers, which is significantly higher than that in premenopausal women. Also a significant increase in Her2/neu expression is seen in tumors with high grade histology. No inverse relationship between Er. concentration and Her2/neu expression was seen. We did comparison between these findings and the results of others over the world to see if behaviors of breast tumors in Iraqi female are the same to that over the world. Unfortunately no similar work on Iraqi females was performed previously for comparison.
Conviction Narrative Theory: A theory of choice under radical uncertainty

Abstract Conviction Narrative Theory (CNT) is a theory of choice under radical uncertainty – situations where outcomes cannot be enumerated and probabilities cannot be assigned. Whereas most theories of choice assume that people rely on (potentially biased) probabilistic judgments, such theories cannot account for adaptive decision-making when probabilities cannot be assigned. CNT proposes that people use narratives – structured representations of causal, temporal, analogical, and valence relationships – rather than probabilities, as the currency of thought that unifies our sense-making and decision-making faculties. According to CNT, narratives arise from the interplay between individual cognition and the social environment, with reasoners adopting a narrative that feels “right” to explain the available data; using that narrative to imagine plausible futures; and affectively evaluating those imagined futures to make a choice. Evidence from many areas of the cognitive, behavioral, and social sciences supports this basic model, including lab experiments, interview studies, and econometric analyses. We identify 12 propositions to explain how the mental representations (narratives) interact with four inter-related processes (explanation, simulation, affective evaluation, and communication), examining the theoretical and empirical basis for each. We conclude by discussing how CNT can provide a common vocabulary for researchers studying everyday choices across areas of the decision sciences.
Unsafe medication administration experience in nursing practice at Public Hospitals of Harari region, eastern Ethiopia: Phenomenological Study

Background: The unsafe medication administration is one of the most medication related problems which causes harm and death to the patients and threatens the healthcare system. Medication administration is predominantly the role of nurses. This study was aimed to explore the nurse’s experience of unsafe medication administration at public hospitals in Harari region, eastern Ethiopia. Methods: A phenomenological study design was conducted. The data were collected among 11 nurses from March 1 to 31, 2019. The tape recorder and note taking was used to collect the data by in-depth interview and key informant interview method. Open code software version 3.4 was used to write memos, coding and categorizing under their inductive thematic areas. Thematic analysis method were used. Result: The study had explored nurse’s experience of unsafe medication administration. Nurses have reported that they have ever experienced unsafe medication administration like, wrong time, medication, patient and self-stick injury during their practice. i) Organizational factors: inadequate resource, lack of clear policy and job description, lack of supervision and poor collaboration among staffs. ii) Precondition challenges: expensive medication, frequently changed and too much prescription for a single patient, new medications with limited information. iii) Individual nurses factors: work absenteeism, lack of training and knowledge gap.Conclusion: The organizational culture, precondition challenges and individual nurse’s factors was found to be a major factors linked to unsafe medication administration practice. So tailored intervention is needed to reduce the unsafe medication administration in nursing practice.