Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Adult Attachment Moderates Dispositional Mindfulness and Hoarding in College Students

Online shopping has become a commonly used option for contemporary college students. The promotion of e-commerce shopping festivals has also increasingly inspired young people to buy and hoard goods in large quantities. However, few studies have focused on the hidden mechanism behind hoarding behavior in the consumer field. The aim of this study is to discuss the psychological factors related to hoarding behaviors and investigate the relationship among dispositional mindfulness, adult attachment, and hoarding. Data were collected through an online questionnaire from 206 Chinese college students using the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Relationship Scales Questionnaire (RSQ), and Saving Inventory Revised (SI-R). Regression analyses supported the negative relationship between dispositional mindfulness and hoarding. Mediation analyses by bootstrap revealed the mediating role of the adult attachment self-model between dispositional mindfulness and hoarding. These findings confirm that dispositional mindfulness level and adult attachment self-model influence customers’ hoarding behaviors.
Relationship between Computer Literacy and E-Readiness Among Students in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Background: In the wake of the pandemic, many parts of the world have shifted entirely to e-learning. Accordingly, universities refused to offer in-person sessions and launched virtual classes instead. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between computer literacy and e-readiness among students. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 100 eligible female students at Yazd University in Iran were selected by means of convenience sampling. They were in the 19-21 age group and received a physical education course in the first semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. The classes were held in a virtual setting. Data collection tools were a standard computer literacy questionnaire focusing on seven ICDL standard skills, and Watkins standard questionnaire for evaluating students’ e-readiness. SPSS-23 was used to analyze the data. Descriptive statistics and the Spearman correlation coefficient were used, and the acquired P-value<0.05 was considered as the significance level. Results: There is a significant and strong relationship between computer literacy and e-readiness only in the subscale of skills and communication (0.04), but there is no significant relationship between computer literacy and other subscales of e-readiness, such as motivation (0.96), access to technology (0.68), learning ability (0.86), internet group chat (0.96), and important issues for successful learning (0.6). Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that there is a significant relationship between computer literacy and e-readiness only in the subscales of skills and communication. There is no significant relationship between computer literacy and other subscales of e-readiness. Having these skills helps the learner to acquire information and knowledge. University policymakers and planners need to pay special attention to improving computer literacy skills and increasing students’ e-readiness.
Empty Promises of Growth : The Bioeconomy and Its Multiple Reality Checks Working Paper No 2 | November 2020

In this paper, we want to make two arguments. Firstly, we observe that the current trend in official policy concepts and strategies of the bioeconomy is toward a moderation of the promises of economic growth that it has been associated with since the beginning of this millennium. We argue that this process of moderation is at least partly due to the effects of a series of ‘reality checks’ that the different existing strands of research on the bioeconomy have (willingly or unwillingly) subjected the promises to, forcing governments to move away from obviously unrealistic visions and adopt more humble ones. We identify four such reality checks, coming from research on (a) bioeconomy discourses and strategies, (b) actors and interests in the political economy of the bioeconomy, and (c) the economic and biophysical materialities that make up ‘the bioeconomy’. Secondly, we propose that a fourth, sociological reality check is currently being mounted, exposing the social implausibility and democratic illegitimacy of the bioeconomy’s promissory visions. Using survey data from Germany to develop a provisional analysis of the tensions and conflicts within the population that disagreements about the bioeconomy are embedded in, we suggest putting the bioeconomy in its proper political place as part of the larger societal challenge, rather than promise, of achieving a post-fossil transformation of modern societies.
EFFECT OF WEED CONTROL TREATMENTS ON SOME BREAD WHEAT CULTIVARS PRODUCTIVITY AND ITS ASSOCIATED WEEDS

Two field experiments were carried out during the two successive growing seasons of 2017-18 and 2018-19 at Mallawy Agricultural Research Station, Agric. Res. Center, Egypt, to study the effect of weed control treatments on yield and yield components of some Egyptian bread wheat cultivars and its associated weeds. The experiments were laid out in a randomized complete blocks design (RCBD) with split-plot arrangement with four replications. The main plots were assigned to five bread wheat cultivars Misr-1, Misr-2, Shandaweel-1, Sids-14 and Giza-171, and seven weed control treatments (Pallas 4.5 % OD, Atlantis 1.2 % OD, Broadway-star 8.5 % WG, Liprator fort 36 % SC and Onostar 75 % WF ,followed by Traxsos 5% EC), as well as hand weeding twice and unweeded check were allocated in sub-plots. The results showed that the cultivars were significantly affected the dry weight of total annual weeds. The wheat cultivars were significantly different in yield and its attributes such as number of spike/m 2 , number of kernels/spike, 1000 kernels weight (g), harvest index (HI) % and grain yield (ardab/fad). The greatest value of grain yield was recorded by cv. Shandaweel-1. The highest competitive ability of cultivars (CAC%) and the least dry weight of total annual weeds was achieved by cv. Misr-2 and Giza-171. Also, the herbicides (Onostar followed Traxsos, Atlantis, Broadway star and Pallas) as well as twice hand weeding showed the highest reduction in dry weight (g) of weeds and the highest weed control efficiency (WCE%). While , the least effective herbicide was Liprator fort. The treatments of Pallas, (Onostar followed by Traxsos), Atlantis and broadway star as well as hand weeding achieved the highest increment in wheat yield and its components. The interaction effect between wheat cultivars (Shandaweel-1, Misr-2 and Misr-1) and the herbicides Pallas, Onostar followed by Traxsos showed the least dry weight of total annual weeds and gave the highest wheat grain yield followed Atlantis and Broadway star. Planting wheat cultivar Shandaweel-1 and controlling weeds by hand weeding twice at 30 and 45 days, or by using herbicides Onostar followed by Traxsos produced the highest wheat grain yield followed by Atlantis, Pallas or Broadway star.
IMPACT OF THE PORT STRUCTURE IN THE SPATIO-TEMPORAL EVOLUTION OF THE SEDIMENTARY AND BATHYMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF A MOROCCAN ATLANTIC BAY, STUDY CASE BAY OF SAFI CITY

This study focuses on morpho-sedimentary changes in the bay of Safi (Atlantic coast of Morocco), due to a progressive extension of the port. For this purpose, several bathymetric and sedimentary surveys carried out by the Hydrographic and Oceanographic Service of the Navy (SHOM) in 1892, 1906 and 1940 respectively, coupled with a bathymetric and sedimentary measurement mission in 2009, were analyzed to understand the impact of the port developments on the bottom of Safi Bay. This analysis consists of making maps of the evolution of (i) sedimentary facies (of different dates 1892, 1906, 1940 and 2009) and (ii) the shallow seabed of the three periods 1892-1906, 1906-1940 and 1940-2009. The sedimentary facies maps show that the facies appear unstable and evolve intermittently in response to environmental changes in the bay (port construction and expansion). In addition, the overlay of the bathymetric maps indicates that the bay has undergone changes (lowering, stability, and raising) controlled by hydrodynamic conditions before, during, and even after harbor construction. Analysis of the data showed that the expansion of the port often reshaped the morphology of the bay's seabed. The consequences of these evolutions are the appearance of the fattening or the erosion of the bank and the filling of small depressions of sediments. This evolution is reflected in the modification of the funds near the port and the beach of Safi
Geothermal assessment of the Upper Devonian carbonate aquifer systems in the Alberta Basin, Canada

Alberta’s energy demand is predominantly covered by coal, oil, and gas. Recently, there has been an increased interest in transitioning to a greener energy mix by substituting at least some fossil fuels with geothermal energy to reduce CO2 emissions. Based on temperature data from several tens of thousands of oil and gas wells, the Upper Devonian carbonate aquifer systems within the Alberta Basin are promising target formations for geothermal heat production and in some locations also for power production (Weides and Majorowicz, 2014, Nieuwenhuis et al., 2015). The Upper Devonian reef complexes are well known oil and gas reservoirs and have been extensively investigated by the oil and gas industry with more than 200000 drill holes over the past seven decades (Machel, 2010). However, relatively little is known about their potential for geothermal energy utilization in the Alberta Basin. For a profound reservoir assessment, detailed knowledge of the thermoand petrophysical rock properties is needed as well as the analysis of available reservoir data retrieved from drill holes. This paper briefly reports the results obtained in the first phase of the MalVonian project (Sass et al., 2021), which forms the basis for a more reliable geothermal assessment and reservoir modeling. Specific targets selected for this study are the Leduc Formation from the SoutheskCairn Carbonate Complex (SCCC) and the Rimbey-Meadowbrook Reef Trend (RMRT) as well as the overlying Nisku Formation. The Leduc Formation in the Alberta Basin comprises up to 260 m thick, intensively dolomitized reef buildups developed on the approximately 75 m thick CookingLake platform and is separated by basin-filling shales from the overlying, much thinner Nisku Formation (~ 80 m thick; Switzer et al., 1994). Wellbore core samples from the Leduc and Nisku Formations were analyzed for thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, and heat capacity as well as density, porosity, and permeability (Weydt et al., 2018, 2021). Our dataset is complemented by open-file core and reservoir data retrieved from the AccuMap database for the mapping of reservoir temperature, TDS, sour gases and petrophysical core data (density, porosity and permeability) in the deepest and hottest parts of the southwestern RMRT. A preliminary 3D geological model of the Nisku and Leduc aquifers was created for a volumetric heat analysis to enable estimations of the potential for heat supply or power production.
A Study to Analyse of Shape, Amplitude of CMAP of Both Median and Ulnar Nerves and Analysis of Anatomical Innervations of Small Muscles of Hand

Aim: the aim of this study was to analyze shape, amplitude of CMAP of both median and ulnar in normal population and to analyze the anatomical innervations of small muscles of hand in normal cadavers. Material and methods: This was retrospective observational study Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya, India for one year. 200 normal subjects (60 males and 140 females) were include in this study. Motor conduction studies of both median and ulnar nerves were done for the included subjects. Nehon Coden machine was used to conduct the tests. Analysis of the shape of CMAP, amplitude and distal latency were performed. Results: 70 percent of the studied subjects were females, while male constituted only 30% with significant difference between both sexes. The mean age of the studied subjects was 38.21 ± 9.1 (age range 18-70). The mean amplitude of median nerve (12.34 mv) was significantly higher than that of the ulnar nerve (11.12 mv) . The mean DL of the median nerve (3.42 msec) was significantly longer than that of the ulnar nerve (2.75 msec). The median nerve CMAP was mostly dome shaped, rather than double peaked. Whereas CMAP of the ulnar was more frequently non dome i.e double peaked, rather than dome shaped. There were no statistical significant differences between the amplitude of dome shaped CMAP and double peaked CMAP in either median or ulnar nerves. The APB received nerve supply from the median nerve in 87% of the specimens and double innervations from both median and ulnar nerves in 13% of the specimens. Flexor pollicis brevis (FPB) received nerve supply from the median nerve alone in 42% of the specimens and from the ulnar nerve alone in 11% of the specimens. FBP received innervations from both nerves median and ulnar in 47% of specimens. Abductor digiti minimi (ADM) muscle received one branch from deep branch of the ulnar nerve in 88% of the specimens and from superficial branches of the ulnar nerve in 12% of the specimens. Conclusion: The configuration of the CMAP of the median nerve is mostly dome, whereas that of the ulnar is mostly double peaked. Variability in the pattern of innervations of the small muscle of the hand could be a possible etiological factor.
EFFECT OF COMBINED ADMINISTRATION OF ARTEQUIN® AND PEFLOXACIN ON SOME INDICES OF LIVER AND RENAL FUNCTIONS OF MALE ALBINO WISTAR RATS

Co-infection with malaria and typhoid fever is a common presentation in many endemic regions of the world including Nigeria. Affected persons are often treated by co-administration of suitable antibacterial and antimalarial agents. The present study investigated the effect of simultaneous administration of pefloxacin (a second generation quinolone antibiotic) and artequin® (an artemisinin combination anti-malarial drug) on some indices of renal and liver functions in rats. Twenty male albino rats were randomly assigned into four groups A, B, C and D. Animals in Group A served as control. Group B and C were treated with therapeutic doses of pefloxacin (6. 67 mg per kg bw twice daily) and artequin® (5 mg of mefloquin and 4 mg of artesunate per kg bw) respectively. Group D received the two drugs simultaneously. The results show that drug administration induced significant increase (p < 0.05) in the serum activity of ALT, AST and ALP. Serum creatinine and urea also increased significantly (p< 0.05) compared to control. There was no significant increase in the level of Na+ in serum (p> 0.05) whereas K+, Cland HCO3 increased significantly (p< 0.05). Histological assessment of the liver revealed areas of cellular degeneration, vascular congestion and pyknotic nuclei. The kidney showed areas of inflammation, cellular distortion and pyknotic nuclei. Generally, the observed changes in the biochemical indices of liver and kidney functions as well as histopathology are manifestations of moderate hepatotoxicity and nephropathy precipitated by drug administration.
Students’ Perceptions of Video-based Tasks in the “American English File” Series: a Survey at People’s Security University

This study was a survey design conducted with the aim of exploring non-English major students' perceptions of video-based tasks in listening classes. The data were collected both quantitatively and qualitatively through two main research tools, namely Likert-scale questionnaires and semi-structured focus group interviews respectively. First, quantitative data was collected through the questionnaires delivered to 86 non-English major students with the use of Google forms to investigate how they perceive video-based tasks in the AEF series in terms of three components, namely Goals, Input, and Procedures. Then, qualitative data, which was gathered from two focus groups of student volunteers, was used to confirm and supplement the findings from the first tool. It was then discovered that the student participants' responses to the video-based tasks in American English File (AEF) series are generally positive. Moreover, students can improve their listening ability, have more motivation in listening lessons as well as better acquire real-life input from the videos.
The Effect of Company Characteristics and Sales Growth on Sustainability Report

The sustainability of manufacturing companies is still an issue for innovative business activities in meeting the needs of future generations. The problem that becomes the urgency of this research is that return on assets, leverage, and sales growth affects the sustainability report. For this reason, quantitative research with multiple regression analysis is carried out for testing and examining the effect of company characteristics and sales growth on the sustainability report. The data used in this study is secondary data in the form of financial statements of each sample company, namely manufacturing companies that have been audited to be reported to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2015-2019. Measurements in company characteristics are measured by return on assets (ROA), Leverage, and company growth. The Technology Readiness Level (TKT) is a proofof-concept of important analytical and experimental functions and/or characteristics. The output of this research design is an international journal. In this study, the results show that profitability and sales growth have a significant effect on the sustainability report and company size has no significant effect on the sustainability report.
Comparative evaluation of effect of legume type on feed intake among dairy cows fed maize (Zea mays) stover treated with groundnut (Arachis hypogea) and soybean (Glycine max) stover

This study evaluated the use of maize, groundnut and soybean stover in cattle feeding. The study assessed the value of upgrading the quality of crop residues. The study involved evaluation of palatability of maize stover improved using urea (U), chopped groundnut stover (cGS), chopped soybean stover (cSS), mineralized groundnut stover solution (mGS) and mineralized soybean stover solution (mSS). In the feeding trial, twelve (12) crossbred dairy cows in their second parity were used as experimental units. A 22 factorial experiment within a Completely Randomised Design (CRD) was used. Maize stover was chopped before being mixed with urea, chopped legume stover and mineralized legume stover solutions. The effect of supplementation using maize stover upgraded with U, cGS, cSS, mGS and mSS was studied for supplement intake levels. Urea Ensilage Treatment (UET) was used as the novel therapy in the study. Both legume type and processing method had influence on supplement intake of maize stover. Groundnut stover had significantly (p˂0.05) higher (0.99kg/day, se=0.04) effect on supplement intake of maize stover than soybean stover(0.83kg/day, se=0.04). The use of mineralized legume stover solution proved significant (p˂0.05) to the use of chopped legume stover in improving the intake of maize stover. Results have indicated that intake was highest (1.01kg/day, s.e=0.04) for mineralised groundnut stover solution and lowest (0.67kg/day, s.e=0.04) for Urea Ensiling Treatment.
Attentional biases by signals of threat

The present study rigorously tests whether an arbitrary stimulus that signals threat affects attentional selection and perception. Thirty-four volunteers completed a spatial-emotional cueing paradigm to examine how perceptual sensitivity (d’) and response times (RT) were affected by a threatening stimulus. On each side of fixation, two colored circles were presented as cues, followed by two Gabor patches; one of which was tilted and served as target. The color of one of the cues was paired with an electric shock, while others remained neutral. The target could be presented at the location of the threat-associated cue (Valid), at the opposite side (Invalid), or following neutral cues. Stimulus onset asynchrony (SOA) between cue and target was either 100ms or 1000ms. Results showed increased perceptual sensitivity (d’) and faster RTs for targets appearing at the Valid location relative to the Invalidly cued location suggesting that immediately after cue presentation, attention was captured by the threat-associated cue. Crucially, following this initial exogenous capture there was also enhanced perceptual sensitivity at the long SOA, suggesting that attention lingered volitionally at the location that previously contained the threat-associated stimulus. The current results show an effect of threatening stimuli on perceptual sensitivity, providing unequivocal evidence that threatening stimuli modulate the efficacy of sensory processing.
ENDOGENOUS CONTROL IN A TERNARY LOTKA-VOLTERRA MODEL AND ITS APPLICATIONS

This paper aims at highlighting the role of endogenous controls in LotkaVolterra predator-prey models. Unlike other studies in which the core lies in expanding the number of conflicting species, here the stress is laid upon a control variable that does not need to be of the same nature as the species involved in the conflict. As in the case of the logistic equation Lotka-Volterra models have proved highly fruitful also outside the pure biological frame, clarifying many socio-economical and psychological evolution phenomena. A main problem lies in the change of the structural parameters, that can alter the evolution. Rather than an exterior action a model is most satisfactory in presence of an endogenous change, that should happen without any external intervention. The critical model is described in Section 2 under the name of tripartite antagonist model, where there are three actors, and three predator-prey equations involving, two at each time, the actors. The structure is that each actor once is predator and once prey in a circular scheme. In some natural cases the three variables are all biological, but in most meaningful cases the control has a different nature, usually social or behavioral. The paper highlights the particular case where the initial existence of a control, albeit at a very low level, is essential to allow the development towards equilibrium, while its absence leads to the destruction of the prey. A similar case arises when predator and prey are in temporary equilibrium, but a hidden control variable operates until a sudden change of equilibrium bursts out. Section 1 is devoted to recall some preliminary knowledge of system theory and of Lotka.Volterra classical equations. Section 3 is devoted to illustrate some actual cases where tripartite antagonist system can explain social, psychological, economic developments, even with reference to the academic world. The long lasting competition between Stoicism and Epicurism, between hedonism and Aristotle’s eudaimonia fully enters in this scheme.