Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Predicting Responses to Climate Change Health Impact Messages From Political Ideology and Health Status: Cognitive Appraisals and Emotional Reactions as Mediators

The present study employed a longitudinal survey experiment with American adults to investigate whether cognitive and emotional appraisals of messages about climate change related health risks would mediate the relationships between participants’ individual differences (in political ideology and health) and their perceived harm to self and support for climate change policies. The study found that liberals and people with poorer health evaluated the messages as more useful and interesting and generated more negative emotions toward the negative health consequences of climate change. In turn, they reported higher perceived harm to self from climate change and stronger support for climate policies, compared to conservatives and people with better health.
Short selling and stock price crash risk

This paper aims to investigate short selling and stock price crash risk. The authors find that short selling is positively associated with one-month-ahead stock price crash risk, consistent with the literature showing that short sellers are informed traders. The authors attribute this prediction ability to the information short sellers receive from foreign investors with high levels of ownership in a firm. The results shed light on policy issues regarding short selling regulation.
Wintertime Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Hemiboreal Drained Peatlands

The aim of this study is to estimate wintertime emissions of greenhouse gases CO2, N2O and CH4 in two abandoned peat extraction areas (APEA), Ess-soo and Laiuse, and in two Oxalis site-type drained peatland forests (DPF) on nitrogen-rich sapric histosol, a Norway spruce and a Downy birch forest, located in eastern Estonia. According to the long-term study using a closed chamber method, the APEAs emitted less CO2 and N2O, and more CH4 than the DPFs. Across the study sites, CO2 flux correlated positively with soil, ground and air temperatures. Continuous snow depth > 5 cm did not influence CO2, but at no snow or a thin snow layer the fluxes varied on a large scale (from −1.1 to 106 mg C m−2 h−1). In all sites, the highest N2O fluxes were observed at a water table depth of −30 to −40 cm. CH4 was consumed in the DPFs and was always emitted from the APEAs, whereas the highest flux appeared at a water table >20 cm above the surface. Considering the global warming potential (GWP) of the greenhouse gas emissions from the DPFs in the wintertime, the flux of N2O was the main component of warming, showing 3–6 times higher radiative forcing values than that of CO2 flux, while the role of CH4 was unimportant. In the APEAs, CO2 and CH4 made up almost equal parts, whereas the impact of N2O on GWP was minor.
Assessment of genetic diversity in inbred lines of maize (Zea mays L.) and its relationship with heterosis

The genetic divergence among thirteen genotypes of maize were estimated by using Mahalanobis D2 statistic for ten characters. The genotypes were grouped into three clusters. Cluster I comprised 11 parental genotypes (CLQR, VL111, R4093, R6429, S8481, S8200, CML490, HK1, WLS, CLQRC and G18), while Cluster II (CLQ25) and III (CG18) were mono-genotypic. The highest inter cluster distance was recorded between cluster II and III (4.88) followed by cluster I and III (4.67). Maximum genetic distance was observed between the parents WLS and G18, whereas minimum distance was observed between the parents VL111 and S8481 suggesting more variability in genetic makeup of the genotypes included in these clusters. Cluster I comprising of 11 genotypes have maximum mean values for number of kernels per row and number of kernels row per cob while minimum mean values for plant height and ear height. Cluster II containing only CLQ25 have maximum mean values for ear girth and grain yield per plant. The highest contribution in the manifestation of total genetic divergence was exhibited by grain yield per plant (28.63%) followed by ear girth (28.47%), ear length (19.23%), number of kernel per row (11.50), number of kernels row per cob (10.04). Out of 30 crosses, 11 crosses showed positive significant heterobeltiosis for grain yield per plant. The crosses CLQ25 × CLQR and WLS × R4093 belongs to high divergent class. It could be concluded that genetic diversity can be utilized as a reliable parameter for predicting heterosis in hybrids.
Over the counter drug use: Assessing the perception of the community

The drugs that can be easily purchased from any medical store without prescription are known as “Non Prescription” drugs. Such non prescription drugs are used for self medication. Non Prescription drugs are commonly termed as “Over the counter” drugs. There is always certain degree of danger in consuming OTC drugs even though some people consider their use as completely safe. The study is designed with an objective to understand the pattern of Over the Counter drugs use in a locality of Dehradun by using a structured questionnaire. An Observational, Descriptive study was conducted. The data was collected using a Questionnaire. The present study was carried out in 350 participants. After analyzing the results it was found that 100% participants follow self medication and consume OTC drugs. The number of females (52%) were more as compared to males(48%). Paracetamol (62%) was the most commonly consumed OTC drug. Fever (37%) was the most common condition for which people use OTC drugs. The most general reason of practicing selfmedication that was reported in our study was easy convenience (23%). The study also concludes that the most common source of relevant information about OTC drugs were friends/relatives. (28%). The use of OTC drugs is fast increasing as they are easily available. However, poor awareness about their consumption end up in many side effects. This study will help gain knowledge about peoples perceptive which would ultimately help forming new guidelines for safer use of OTC drugs.
Uniqueness along with value distribution of q-shift linear difference polynomials

This research article investigates the value distribution of linear difference polynomial L(ϕ)=∑j−1sbjϕ(qjz+cj) where bj,cj∈ℂ . We look into the uniqueness problems when two difference products of entire functions share one value with finite weight. Our results generalizes the previous theorems of existing studies.
Alcohol Cues and their Effects on Sexually Aggressive Thoughts

Alcohol and its effects on aggression have been the subject of many discussions and research papers. Despite this fact, there is still a debate surrounding what it is exactly about alcohol that causes aggression. The current study sought to replicate the past finding by Bartholow and Heinz (2006), that alcohol cues without consumption increase the accessibility of aggressive thoughts, which can then influence aggressive behaviors. In the present study, participants had to complete a lexical decision task that was set up to assess whether aggressive words were detected faster in the presence of alcohol-related pictures compared to neutral pictures. The results of this study did not replicate the expected finding as only a main effect of word type was found in which participants detected neutral words faster than aggressive words. Furthermore, the study aimed to assess the role of gender stereotype acceptance levels in this association, but due to faulty design considerations, such analyses were not possible. The results are discussed in terms of the limitations of the study, and propositions for future directions are addressed.
Some histopathological alteration of the infected blue crab Portunus pelagicus with parasites

The blue crabs are valuable sea food of great demand, both in domestic markets and in the export industry. They are intertidal species with low migration that can be found throughout the year (Robert et al., 2014 ; Zairon et al., 2015). P. pelagicus inhabits the Middle eastern coast of Mediterranean sea, Red sea and Suez Canal (Mehanna, 2005 & Mehanna and El-Aiatt, 2011). It lives in sandy mud habitat until shallow water down to 50 m (Fazrul et al., 2015). Vogan et al. (2001) stated that crabs have been known to have parasites that caused histopathological alterations to their organs and tissues. Histology is the standard method for the examination of crab tissues to identify the presence of parasites and their related pathologies (Bojko et al., 2013). ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Article History: Received: June 6, 2020 Accepted: July 3, 2020 Online: July 7, 2020 _______________
New distance estimates to RX Eri, an RR Lyrae star in Eridanis, using near infrared photometry

This paper presents the results of analysis of the RRab type star, RX Eri, building on previous work to include light curves further into the infrared. This project has yielded light curve results which have determined the period to 0.587 ± 0.005d, agreeing with prior research. The distance estimation using Period-Luminosity-Metallicity relationships, V: 612± 27pc, i: 608± 21pc, z: 613± 23pc broadly agreed with Gaia DR2’s estimation of 605 ± 11pc. These infrared filters yielded better estimations in terms of error than those in the V band, although they all fall within the margins of error of the measurements made. cbnd 2020 Astronomy Theory, Observations and Methods Journal
Long‐distance fluid migration defines the diagenetic history of unique Ediacaran sediments in the East European Craton

The diagenetic history of the Ediacaran sedimentary rocks in the East European Craton (EEC) over the area extending from Arkhangelsk (Russia) in the north to Podolia (Ukraine) in the south was revealed by means of the XRD characterization and K–Ar dating of clay fractions, mudstone porosity measurements and organic geochemistry investigations. Mudstone porosity measurements produced direct evidence of shallow maximum burial of the Ediacaran sediments on the craton (Russia, Lithuania, Belarus, Volyn), not exceeding 1.5 km, and much deeper burial at the cratonic margin, in Podolia and Poland. In general, illitization of smectite and biomarker indices indicates more advanced diagenesis at the cratonic margin.
Increased Doubling Time with Significant Recovery and Low Mortality from COVID-19 following Extended Lockdown: Implication for Development of Protective Immunity against SARS-CoV-2 In a Population

COVID-19 is fast spreading around the globe in a highly contagious manner. The results from our study showed that after intervention with successive Lockdowns, there was marked decrease in the rate of COVID-19 cases, though there was sporadic volatility in number of COVID-19 cases due to some extrinsic factors. Concomitant with reduction in rate of COVID-19 there was gradual increase in doubling time of COVID-19, steady increase in number of discharged/recovered patients from COVID-19 reaching to ≥ 58% taking the entire Indian population into consideration. Another important aspect was consistent low mortality rate was accompanied by gradual increase in recovery rate of COVID-19 in the population. The possible implication of these results in the development of protective immunity in the population has been discussed.
Indonesia dalam Menghadapi Pandemi Covid-19

Indonesia was affected by a new epidemic namely the covid-19 virus. Covid-19 has become a pandemic because the number of confirmed cases in Indonesia continues to increase, so Indonesia urgently needs procedures for controlling and preventing the covid-19 pandemic. This paper aims to analyze the steps Indonesia has taken in dealing with co vid -19. The method used by the authors is literature review. The results obtained that Indonesia has implemented many policies in controlling and preventing covid-19. However, the policy must also be supported by public awareness and a good health system.
Characterization of the first chloroplast genome of Tabebuia (Bignoniaceae)

Abstract The chloroplast genome of Tabebuia nodosa is described and characterized here. This species is endemic to the Chaco and the first species of Tabebuia to have its organelle genome sequenced, providing a genomic resource for phylogenetic inferences. The plastome of T. nodosa is 158,454 bp in length, with a large single-copy of 85,406 bp, a small single-copy of 12,785 bp, and inverted repeats of 30,116 bp each. It contains 131 genes, with 86 protein-coding genes, 37 tRNA, and 8 rRNA. Overall, the GC content is 38.2%. The T. nodosa plastome resembles the structural organization of plastomes commonly found in flowering plants, including those of other genera of Bignoniaceae. A phylogenetic analysis combining a subset of Bignoniaceae plastomes confirms the placement of T. nodosa within the Tabebuia alliance with maximum support.
Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer-Linked Prodrug of Antibacterial Agent for The Targeted Delivery to The Colon by Cold Plasma Technique

1Department of Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Matsuyama University, 4-2 Bunkyo-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8578, Japan 2Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry, Gifu Pharmaceutical University, 1-25-4 Daigaku-Nishi, Gifu 501-1196, Japan 3Department of Health & Welfare, Chubu Gakuin University, 2-1, Kirigaoka, Seki-shi, Gifu 501-3993, Japan *yyamauch@g.matsuyama-u.ac. jp
Effect of span 80 - tween 80 mixture compositions on the stability of sunflower oil-based emulsions

The study describes the effect of span 80-tween 80 surfactant mixtures on the stability of the sunflower oil based emulsions. The emulsification was carried out in various proportions of span 80-tween 80 mixtures so as to have a HLB range varying from 6.4 to 13.8. Attempts were made to prepare both W/O and O/W emulsions by using oil: water fractions at 4:1 and 1:4 ratios, respectively. The emulsions which were stable for 24 h, were further observed for 56 h to have an insight on their long-term stability. The emulsions which showed signs of destabilization, during the period of 24 h to 56 h, were analyzed microscopically and measuring pH to understand the mechanism of destabilization. The stable samples were thoroughly characterized by light microscopy, pH measurement and accelerated stability test by thermocycling method. The micrographs of the samples were analyzed using Image J and Vision Assistant softwares. All samples stable up to 24 h were found to be W/O emulsions by dye solubility test. The unstable and short-term stable samples indicated cracking and creaming/sedimentation, respectively, as the destabilization phenomena. The pH of the short-term stable samples decreased with time whereas the pH of the long-term stable samples was almost constant throughout the 56 h time period. The long-term stable emulsions did not show any change in the particle size along the time scale.
COVID-19 – school leadership in crisis?

Purpose: This article explores how school leaders are responding during COVID-19 and what forms of leadership practice are emerging. Design/methodology/approach: This article draws upon the contemporary leadership literature and scholarly work. Findings: This article proposes that the current crisis has shifted school leadership dramatically towards distributed, collaborative and network practices. Originality/value: This article offers a commentary about the changing role of school leaders and their changing leadership practice during this pandemic.
A comparative study of surgical management of intertrochanteric fractures using dynamic hip screw (DHS) and proximal femoral nail (PFN)

Intertrochanteric fractures are common fractures seen in patients over 60yrs of age, mostly due to trivial trauma. Incidence has increased primarily due to increasing life span & more sedentary life style brought by urbanization. As conservative methods resulted in higher mortality rates and complications, Stable Internal fixation and early mobilization has been the standard method of treatment. DHS with side plate assembly is most commonly used device for fixation of intertrochanteric fractures, The latest implant for management of intertrochanteric fracture is PFN. This implant is a cephalomedullary device and has many potential advantages. In view of these conditions, this study is taken up to compare the results of DHS and PFN in the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. Studies have shown that when compared to DHS, PFN had certain advantages. Aims and objectives: To compare surgical treatment of intertrochanteric fractures of femur with PFN and DHS with respect to fluoroscopic time, duration of surgery, post operative shortening and functional outcome.
Evaluation of an Anti-Thrombotic Continuous Lactate and Blood Pressure Monitoring Catheter in an In Vivo Piglet Model undergoing Open-Heart Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Blood lactate and blood pressure measurements are important predictors of life-threatening complications after infant open-heart surgeries requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We have developed an intravascular nitric oxide (NO)-releasing 5-Fr catheter that contains a lactate sensor for continuous in-blood lactate monitoring and a dedicated lumen for third-party pressure sensor attachment. This device has antimicrobial and antithrombotic properties and can be implanted intravascularly. The importance of this design is its ability to inhibit thrombosis, due to the slow release of NO through the surface of the catheter and around the electrochemical lactate sensors, to allow continuous data acquisition for more than 48 h. An in vivo study was performed using six piglets undergoing open-heart surgery with CPB and cardioplegic arrest, in order to mimic intra-operative conditions for infants undergoing cardiac surgery with CPB. In each study of 3 h, two 5-Fr NO-releasing lactate and blood-pressure monitoring catheters were implanted in the femoral vessels (arteries and veins) and the CPB circuitry to monitor changing lactate levels and blood pressures during and immediately after aortic cross-clamp removal and separation from CBP. Electrical signals continuously acquired through the sensors were processed and displayed on the device’s display and via Bluetooth to a computer in real-time with the use of a two-point in vivo calibration against blood gas results. The study results show that lactate levels measured from those sensors implanted in the CPB circuit during CPB were comparable to those acquired by arterial blood gas measurements, whereas lactate levels measured from sensors implanted in the femoral artery were closely correlated with those acquired intermittently by blood gas prior to CPB initiation, but not during CPB. Blood pressure sensors attached to one lumen of the device displayed accurate blood pressure readings compared to those measured using an FDA approved pressure sensor already on the market. We recommend that the sensor be implanted in the CPB’s circuit to continuously monitor lactate during CPB, and implanted in the femoral arteries or jugular veins to monitor lactate before and after CPB. Blood pressures dramatically drop during CPB due to lower blood flow into the lower body, and we suspect that the femoral arteries are likely collapsing or constricting on the implanted catheter and disrupting the sensor-to-blood contact. This study shows that the device is able to accurately and continuously monitor lactate levels during CPB and potentially prevent post-surgery complications in infants.
Rutin and quercetin in common buckwheat and Tartary buckwheat flour / Rutin in kvercetin v moki iz navadne in tatarske ajde

Samples of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) and Tartary buckwheat (F. tataricum Gaertn.) were used in milling, sieving and analysing experiments. Rutin and quercetin were analysed in buckwheat samples, in milling and sieving fractions and after the contact of flour particles with water, to simulate conditions in dough. The concentration of rutin in Tartary buckwheat was 1.17–1.75% in dry matter, while it was only 0.003% in dry matter of common buckwheat. Thus it is in Tartary buckwheat in this case 400 times more rutin in comparison to common buckwheat. In buckwheat dough with the time after mixing flour and water, the concentration of rutin diminished, the time needed was different in common and Tartary buckwheat dough, and quercetin appeared instead. Immediately after the direct contact of flour particles of common and Tartary buckwheat with water the rutin concentration changed from 11.7 to 0.79 mg/100 g dry matter (DM), and quercetin appeared (5.7 mg/100 g DM), in comparison in initial flour the concentration of quercetin was only 0.6 mg/100 g DM. In common buckwheat dough the apparent concentration of rutin changed from initial 0.0258 mg/g to 0.0263 mg/g DM, and after one hour after the beginning of contact of flour with water rutin concentration changed to only 0.0005 mg/g DM). Keywords: common buckwheat, Tartary buckwheat, flavonoids, rutin, quercetin, milling, dough Izvlecek Raziskovali smo vzorce navadne ajde (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) in tatarske ajde (F. tataricum Gaertn.). Vzorce smo mleli, presejavali, pripravljali testo (mesanica moke in vode) ter izmerili vsebnost rutina in kvercetina. Tatarska ajda ima bistveno visjo vsebnost rutina kot navadna ajda. Vsebnost rutina v raziskovani tatarski ajdi je 1,17–1,75 % v suhi snovi (SS), v navadni ajdi ´siva´ pa le 0,003 %. V tatarski ajdovi moki smo izmerili okoli 400x vec rutina kot v navadni ajdovi moki. Pri neposrednem stiku ajdove moke z vodo težko najdemo vzporednice med tatarsko ajdo in navadno ajdo in dogajanji v povezavi z rutinom v testu. Koncentracija rutina v testu se po dolocenem casu (razlicen cas pri navadni in tatarski ajdi – 5 minut do 2 uri) mocno zniža, pojavi se kvercetin. Pri neposrednem stiku moke z vodo se vsebnost rutina v tatarski ajdovi moki mocno zniža že po prvih 5 minutah delovanja (z 11,7 na 0,79 mg/100 g SS), pojavi pa se kvercetin (5,7 mg/100 g SS), v vzorcu moke ga je le 0,6 mg/100 g SS. Pri neposrednem stiku moke iz navadne ajde z vodo vsebnost rutina v moki (vzorec S) naraste v prvi uri z zacetnih 0,0258 mg/g na 0,0263 mg/g SS (v zacetnem casu nekoliko manj enakomerno), v drugi uri stika moke in vode pa koncentracija rutina mocno pade (na 0,0005 mg/g SS). Kljucne besede: navadna ajda, tatarska ajda, flavonoidi, rutin, kvercetin, mletje, testo
Customer value co-creation behaviors and service outcomes: insights from a transformative service

ABSTRACT This research focuses on a key transformative service, namely public higher education, and examines how student value co-creation behaviors contribute to the quality of educational services and, thereby, influence student performance, satisfaction, and retention. The two empirical studies highlight the salient effects of (a) citizenship behavior on service quality; (b) participation behavior and service quality on student performance and satisfaction; and (c) student performance and satisfaction on student retention. Methodological triangulation between the two studies suggests that the effect of participation behavior on service quality, as well as the effect of the latter on performance, are sensitive to the use of self-report versus behavioral measures. The findings are discussed and their research, strategic, and transformative service implications are delineated.