Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Do self-efficacy and willingness to make career efforts influence future reward expectancy among business students? A multigroup analysis of gender

Objective : This study investigates the influence of self-efficacy and willingness to make career efforts on students’ future reward expectancy. Method – A survey was conducted among students attending undergraduate programs in the business field. A multigroup analysis using structural equation modeling was performed according to gender. Results: The results show that self-efficacy and willingness to make career efforts influence future reward expectancy. The multigroup analysis according to gender showed that the women’s self-efficacy influenced their expectations of future rewards, though, among men, significant results were found only for intrinsic rewards. Women’s willingness to make career efforts did not influence their future reward expectancy, whereas it influenced extrinsic rewards among men. Contributions: These findings suggest theoretical and practical implications. First, they reveal the expectations of business students concerning intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and that cognitive aspects possibly explain future reward expectancy. There are also significant practical implications for companies’ managers, those in the educational field (e.g., alternative teaching strategies), and public policy, which may be inspired by the multigroup analysis results that reveal contrasting perceptions.
Uncovering Sustainability Insights from Amazon’s Eco-Friendly Product Reviews for Design Optimization

This research investigates consumer reviews of eco-friendly products on Amazon to uncover valuable sustainability insights that can inform design optimization. Using natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including sentiment analysis, key terms extraction, and topic modeling, this research reveals diverse perspectives related to sustainability aspects in eco-friendly products. Innovatively, we integrate the NLP approach with correspondence analysis (CA) to understand consumer sentiments and preferences related to sustainability aspects. Leveraging CA, we visualize the interplay between eco-friendly product features and consumer sentiments, revealing underlying relationships and patterns. The CA biplot showcases the alignment of specific sustainability attributes with consumer satisfaction, highlighting which sustainability aspects hold greater influence over overall product ratings. As sustainability becomes an increasingly crucial aspect of consumer choices, our paper emphasizes the significance of a multidimensional approach that embraces both qualitative and quantitative insights. By blending CA with consumer reviews, we equip designers and stakeholders with an innovative and comprehensive toolkit to enhance sustainable design practices, paving the way for more informed and effective product development strategies in the realm of eco-friendliness.
Accounting Professionals’ Interpersonal Skills: effectiveness, conflicts, and job satisfaction

Objective: Considering the changes in the role of accounting professionals in organizations, this paper aims to investigate the relationships between the characteristics of accounting professionals, specifically interpersonal skills, effectiveness, job satisfaction, and conflict with managers. Method: This cross-sectional study adopted a quantitative approach and the survey research technique. A questionnaire was applied to a sample of 74 accounting professionals. Results: The interpersonal skills of accounting professionals are positively associated with their effectiveness at work. Additionally, their interpersonal skills are positively associated with conflict between organizational managers and accountants, and accountants’ effectiveness is positively associated with job satisfaction, while conflicts decrease such satisfaction. Contributions: This study provides three contributions. First, it discusses the importance of interpersonal skills for accounting professionals to be effective and influence management; second, it presents empirical findings to support the current discussion about the accounting profession based on the combination of technical and non-technical skills; and finally, it suggests that there is a “dark side” to the development of the accountant’s interpersonal skills.
Rotational Grazing Studies in Western Canada.

T HE purpose of the study was to determine the effects of deferred-rotational grazing in comparison with continuous use of the range. The Dominion Range Experiment Station, Manyberries, Alberta, where the study was made, is located approximately 60 miles northwest of Havre, Montana, and confined on the south by the International Boundary. It comprises some 27,000 acres of short-grass prairie. The topography is undulating to gently rolling with numerous coulees dividing the area. There is a pronounced microrelief formed by the eroded depressions or “burn-out” pits of the solodizedsolonetz profiles. The area used in the study is classified as short-grass prairie, and is characterized by blue grama grass (Boutelbua gracilis), which comprises over one-third of the total vegetative cover, and by needleand-thread (Sti-pa comata) . Other important grasses are western wheatgrass (Agropyron smithii), Junegrass (Koeleriu cristutu) , and Sandberg’s bluegrass (Pou secundu) . Involute leaved sedge (Curex eleochuris) is abundant and niggerwool (Curex jilifoliu) is common. Frequent associates are fringed sagebrush (Artemisiu frigida), dwarf phlox (Phlox hoodii), broom weed (Gutierriziu diuersifoliu), winter fat (Eurotiu Zunutu), salt sage (Atriplex nuttutlii), hoary sagebrush (Artemisiu cunu), and cactus (Opuntiu polyucunthu). Little club moss (SeZugineZZu dense) is abundant throughout the area, but its effect on the vegetation is problematical. In general, the vegetation is highly nutritive and palatable, but of low productivity. The grasses usually compose less than 10 per cent, but forbs and weeds increase the total cover from 20 to 30 per cent. The animals used in the grazing trials watered at a centrally located well operated by a windmill. The maximum distance to water was two miles. The area selected for the study is typical of a large portion of the shortgrass prairie. While the fields were not standardized, the vegetation, topography, and general grazing conditions were the same previous to fencing. The test was run from 1932 to 1937 with a grazing season of seven months (average April 8 to November 3). The rotation made use of three fields of equal size for each intensity of grazing. The rates of grazing were 20 and 30 acres per head and each pasture was grazed for one-third of the season. The order of the rotation is shown in Table 1.
Prominent role of organics in aerosol liquid water content over the south-1 eastern Atlantic during biomass burning season

18 The interaction between atmospheric aerosols and moisture is crucial for aerosol 19 properties and their climate effects. In this study, thanks to the rich measurements of aerosol 20 properties during the 2016 and 2018 ORACLES campaigns, we investigate the aerosol liquid 21 water content (ALWC) over the south-eastern Atlantic Ocean during the biomass burning (BB) 22 season, as well as the seldom-reported ALWC associated with organic aerosols (OA) 23 (ALWC OA ) (OA). ALWC OA is determined using the OA hygroscopicity parameter κ OA , derived 24 from in-situ hygroscopicity measurements, particle number size distribution, and chemical 25 composition. The ALWC can be determined either with the overall hygroscopic parameter κ f (RH) 26 or from the sum of ALWC OA and the ALWC simulated from ISORROPIA-II, a thermodynamic 27 equilibrium model for inorganic aerosol. The ALWC from both methods is highly correlated 28 at all RHs with an R 2 of 0.99. The ALWC increases with aerosol loading and ambient relative 29 humidity (RH). Due to the lower RH and higher aerosol loading in the 2016 campaign, the 30 ALWC for both campaigns are generally consistent. ALWC OA accounts for 38±16 % of the 31 total ALWC during both campaigns. Notably, the contribution of ALWC OA is greater than 32 commonly reported in the literature, highlighting the significance of OA in ALWC and 33 therefore the aerosol direct radiative forcing in this climatically significant region. The strong 34 correlation between κ OA and ALWC OA /ALWC, as indicated by an R 2 value of 0.72, underscores 35 the importance of a good estimation of κ OA in the ALWC estimation. Additionally, the 36 significant difference between ALWC OA values calculated using real-time κ OA and those 37 calculated with the campaign mean κ OA , highlights the limitation of using a constant κ OA value, 38 a practice commonly adopted in climate models.
Impression management during the COVID-19 pandemic: a study addressing companies in the commercial sector listed in [B

Objective: To investigate the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and Impression Management (IM) in the reports of relevant facts disclosed by companies in the commercial sector listed in [B]3. Method: The Relevant Facts (779 observations) disclosed by companies in the Commerce Sector (Wholesale and Retail) listed in [B]3 between 2017 and 2022 were analyzed. The tone of the words used in the reports was considered a proxy for IM. The periods before the pandemic and during the term of the Public Health Emergency of National Concern (ESPIN in Portuguese) were compared using correlation tests and multiple linear regression. Results: No differences were found in IM before and during the period ESPIN was in force. A correlation was found between IM and the number of days the businesses remained closed. Studies indicate a relationship between the reports’ tone and the companies’ size, indicating that larger companies adopt IM more frequently. Contributions: This study supports the literature in the accounting field, providing evidence of the relationship between IM and the economic crisis caused by ESPIN. Those using accounting information also benefit as this study’s results enable them to better assess the disclosure of accounting information in the context of an economic crisis, supporting decision-making.
Techniques to Optimize the Exposure of Pediatric Patients on Adult Scanners

: This report proposes techniques for optimizing the radiation exposure of pediatric patients to adult CT scanners in developing countries. A prospective method was carried out. Most hospitals in this country have older generations of adult CT scanners without a functioning pediatric (software) protocol. A study was done in 2015 and 2018 on 161 pediatric patients to verify improved practices in the hospitals studied through the proposed strategies. In 2015, the principles of radioprotection were not rigorously respected, but in 2018, the practice improved. The sensitization of medical staff in terms of radioprotection today is visible. Dose parameters decreased in 2015 to 2018 for skull examinations. The activation of the pediatric protocol option in the software used for adult CT scanner in hospitals, the reduction of high tube voltage (kV), the tube current-time product (mAs) and the respect of the immobilization measures proposed in this work according to the ages are factors contributing to the improvement of pediatric examinations in this emerging country. The use of radiological protocols and procedures that are not suitable for pediatric examination delivers great scan lengths resulting in exposure to ionizing radiation of some unnecessary parts in an examination
Pathway to the common measurement of urban health: A Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach

This study examined the extent to which a generic set of indicators would permit intercity health comparisons. Central to this objective was the identification of consistent readilyavailable indicators that would aid in the measurement of human health in urban environments. Specifically, this study sought to identify and classify health indicators related to the determinants of human health in urban environments, to compare the influence of each indicator on and among urban areas, to determine the relationship between income inequality and urban health, and similarly, between racial and ethnic diversity and urban health. Using readily-available data, this study employed an input-oriented Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to establish a benchmark to measure the relative health of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) along with an identified peer group and peer weights relative for each sub-optimal MSA. Of the 188 MSAs analyzed, the average effectiveness score was 0.91. Overall, 38% of the sample operated below the 0.90 level of efficiency, 51% operated at 0.90 but less than 1.00, and 11% were deemed to be effective with a score of 1.00. While no statistically significant relationship was found between income inequality and urban health, a statistically significant positive correlation was found between racial and ethnic diversity and urban health. With the establishment of a benchmark, a relative peer group, and peers weights, intercity and intracity exemplars may be identified rendering insight into best practices, pragmatic target setting and resource allocation, and the effectiveness of policy and environmental changes over time. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . iv ABSTRACT . v LIST OF TABLES . x LIST OF FIGURES . xiI LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS . xiiI
Progress of Student Competencies from Cornerstone to Capstone Design: A Longitudinal Study*

Using a rubric which measures student design competencies from pre-engineer to professional engineer levels, we assessed 104 cornerstone, 96 mid-program and 97 capstone ﬁnal design projects over a ﬁve-year period to monitor student performance. The competencies chosen were System Design, Implementation, Project Management and Documentation. Each competency mapped to a separate ABET student outcome. The results showed a marked improvement as students progressed through the curriculum. The greatest improvement was shown in the System Design competency, followed by the Implementation, Project Management and Documentation competencies. The results provide an overview of evolution in design skills from cornerstone to capstone design and help identify areas of improvement within the design curriculum. The data also show that over the academic years 2016–2017 and 2017–2018, the 58 students who completed all three design courses and whose ﬁnal design projects were assessed, scored consistently higher in each of the competencies on the assessment rubric than the 81 students who took only the cornerstone design course or the 38 students who took just the cornerstone and mid-program design courses. This suggests that those who scored higher marks in the cornerstone design course had a higher probability of passing the capstone design course and successfully graduating from the program.
ASSESSMENT OF THE TREATMENT RESULTS OF NASAL BONE FRACTURES AT 103 MILITARY HOSPITAL

Objectives: Assessment of the results of reduction for patients with nasal bone fractures. Subjects and methods: A prospective and case-by-case descriptive study with clinical intervention was undertaken. The study includes 51 patients with nasal bone fractures undergoing surgery at 103 Military Hospital from March 2022 to September 2023. Results: Male patients account for a higher proportion of 66.7% while female patients account for that of 33.3%, and most are at the age of 16–30 (at 54.9%). Traffic accidents are the major causes with 58.8%. Concerning clinical symptoms: 100% of patients with pain, bruising, and swelling in the nose area; 78.4% of patients with post-traumatic epistaxis; 88.2% of patients with nose deformity; 78.4% of patients with a sharp pain nose fracture score and signs of bone crunching in the nasal bone; 52.9% of patients with combined other injuries, in which type II nasal bone fractures accounting for the highest proportion at 54.9%. Results after treatment: the qualified proportion after 1 month is 88.2%, and after 3 months is 96.1%. Conclusion: Research results show that nasal bone fractures are common in males, mainly caused by traffic accidents. Common clinical symptoms are pain, epistaxis, and nasal pyramid deformity. Reduction of nasal bone fractures is a treatment method that allows the restoration of both aesthetic and physiological functions of the nose.
The effects of schedule volatility on supply chain performance

Schedule volatility is an unfortunate fact of life facing most suppliers of both products and services. In this paper, we are concerned with establishing the magnitude of the problem faced and the resultant effects on supply chain performance. Empirical data collected from 59 value streams are statistically analysed to investigate the negative effects of volatile customer schedules on performance. The evidence has been acquired predominantly via the rigorous site-based Quick Scan Audit Methodology. For each value stream, the forecast error is evaluated, which confirms the excessive volatility of the orders placed by many customers. A comparison between the automotive and non-automotive supply chains is conducted to assess the generic nature of the resultant relationships. We have concluded that volatility is a universal problem not confined to particular industries. Hence it strengthens the viewpoint that solutions initially proposed for the automotive sector may well find successful application elsewhere.
Efficacy of Aqueous and Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Ocimum gratissimum L. and Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. on AEDES Larvae

: Aedes mosquitoes transmit diseases such as Yellow fever that had resulted in millions of human death. Outbreaks of Yellow fever has been encountered in a few states in Nigeria since December 2017. Synthetic commercial larvicides used in the control of the vector mosquitoes are non-biodegradable, resulting in negative environmental consequences. This has led to a shift to exploration of plant phyto-chemicals as better alternatives because of the advantage of being eco-friendly. The efficacy of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Ocimum gratissimum and Euclyptus camaldulensis on Aedes larvae was investigated. The qualitative phytochemical screening of the plant extracts showed more presence of phytochemicals such as tannin, saponin, flavonoids, glycosides and alkaloids in the ethanolic extracts than aqueous extracts. The ethanolic extracts of the plant recorded higher percentage of larvae mortality than the aqueous extracts. Ethanolic plant extracts also recorded very low LC 50 and LC 90 values unlike the aqueous extracts, indicating high larvae toxicity. The findings indicated that ethanolic plant extracts had very high lethal effect on Aedes larvae compared to their aqueous extracts. Although, the ethanolic extract of O. gratissimum alone was more potent than E. camaldulensis and their combined formulation [ O.gratissimum : LC 50 = 731ppm; E. camaldulensis : LC 50 =773ppm; O. G+E. C: LC 50 = 766ppm]. This infers that the performance of the ethanolic plant extracts did not improve when they were combined. The mortality of Aedes larvae was dose and time-dependent with increase in larvae mortality being directly proportional to time period of exposure of the larvae to the plant extracts. Further studies will be required to isolate the active ingredients responsible for the larvicidal effect in O. gratissimum .
Applicability of physics-based and machine-learning-based algorithms of 1 geostationary satellite in retrieving the diurnal cycle of cloud base height

Four distinct retrieval algorithms, comprising two physics-based and two 34 machine-learning (ML) approaches, have been developed to retrieve cloud base 35 height (CBH) and its diurnal cycle from Himawari-8 geostationary satellite 36 observations. Validations have been conducted using the joint CloudSat/CALIOP 37 (Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization) CBH products in 2017, ensuring 38 independent assessments. Results show that the two ML-based algorithms exhibit 39 markedly superior performance (with a correlation coefficient of R > 0.91 and an 40 absolute bias of approximately 0.8 km) compared to the two physics-based algorithms. 41 However, validations based on CBH data from the ground-based lidar at the Lijiang 42 station in Yunnan province and the cloud radar at the Nanjiao station in Beijing, 43 China, explicitly present contradictory outcomes (R < 0.60). An identifiable issue 44 arises with significant underestimations in the retrieved CBH by both ML-based 45 algorithms, leading to an inability to capture the diurnal cycle characteristics of CBH. 46 The strong consistence observed between CBH derived from ML-based algorithms 47 and the spaceborne active sensor may be attributed to utilizing the same dataset for 48 training and validation, sourced from the CloudSat/CALIOP products. In contrast, the 49 CBH derived from the optimal physics-based algorithm demonstrates the good 50 agreement in diurnal variations of CBH with ground-based lidar/cloud radar 51 observations during the daytime (with an R value of approximately 0.7). Therefore, 52 the findings in this investigation from ground-based observations advocate for the 53 more reliable and adaptable nature of physics-based algorithms in retrieving CBH 54 from geostationary satellite measurements. Nevertheless, under ideal conditions, with 55 an ample dataset of spaceborne cloud profiling radar observations encompassing the 56 entire day for training purposes, the ML-based algorithms may hold promise in still 57 delivering accurate CBH outputs.
Horizontal gene transfer in the human gastrointestinal tract: potential spread of antibiotic resistance genes

Bacterial infections are becoming increasingly difficult to treat due to widespread antibiotic resistance among pathogens. This review aims to give an overview of the major horizontal transfer mechanisms and their evolution and then demonstrate the human lower gastrointestinal tract as an environment in which horizontal gene transfer of resistance determinants occurs. Finally, implications for antibiotic usage and the development of resistant infections and persistence of antibiotic resistance genes in populations as a result of horizontal gene transfer in the large intestine will be discussed.
Assessment of Elemental Accumulation in Gastropods Inhabiting River Ganga Upstream and Downstream Sites: A Biomonitoring Approach

: The present study was attempted to estimate the elemental accumulation (Pb, Cd and Cr) in shell and soft part of gastropod species (Lymnaea luteola Lamarck) at bank of river Ganga near Berhampur site (upstream) compared to Chakdaha site (downstream), West Bengal. These metals were estimated in the water, sediment and tissues of gastropod specimens by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) during pre and post-monsoon seasons. For water concentration, Pb, Cd and Cr were observed within the permissible limits. The metals content in the sediment was exceeded the permissioble limits. The data on Pb, Cd and Cr content (mg/Kg) in the sediment in which the value was increased significantly (P<0.001) in two sites of downstream when compared to upstream sites during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon season. The values of Pb, Cd and Cr metals (mg/Kg) in hard shell and soft parts samples were observed significantly (P<0.001 and P<0.01) higher in downstream sites (S3 and S4) compared to upstream sites (S1 and S2) during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. The bio-sediment accumulation factor (BSAF) in which the values of BSAF were maximum in S2 site for Pb element in shell and soft parts of gastropods during post-monsoon season. higher concentrations of toxic elements viz. Pb, Cd and Cr in this bioindicator species is a cause of concern. It is suggested regular monitoring of water and sediment quality in future along with other gastropod species around the point sources near the study sites.