Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Mediterranean seagrasses as carbon sinks: Methodological and regional differences

Abstract. The increasing rates of CO2 due to anthropogenic activities are causing important potential climate threats for the Mediterranean Sea: ocean acidification and warming. In this region, two seagrass species, Posidonia oceanica and Cymodocea nodosa can play a crucial role in climate change mitigation. Through their metabolic activity, they can act as carbon sinks; buffer lowering pH values during the day and store carbon in the sediment underneath their meadows. In this study we analyse the metabolism synthesized from published data on seagrass community metabolism and from own results to evaluate trends through time of these two species comparing two methodologies: benthic chambers and multiparametric sensors. Furthermore, we analysed seasonal trends of both seagrass species´ metabolic rates and their variation between the Eastern and Western Mediterranean basins, with no significant results despite the clear visual trends. Our analysis revealed that there are significant differences between methodologies, with multiparametric sensors estimating higher rates, but unable to differentiate between habitats and useful to assess seagrass metabolism at a community level whereas benthic chambers are capable to evaluate rates at a seagrass species level. We found significant differences between the two Mediterranean regions for both methodologies, with highest rates of Net Community Production found in the Easter basin. At a species level, we found that Posidonia was more productive compared to Cymodocea. Furthermore, 86.7 % of the metabolic values reflected that the meadows were acting as carbon sinks in the Western basin.
Effect of Pricing Strategy on Performance of Tourism Industry in Narok County, Kenya

The tourism industry offers a considerable contribution to the Kenyan economy and GDP. However, the current research indicates a considerable decrement in the performance of tourism industry in Kenya. Nevertheless, there are limited studies conducted on marketing strategies on performance of tourism industry in Narok County. Thus, the main purpose of this study was to establish the effects effect of pricing strategy on performance of tourism industry in Narok county, Kenya. The study was informed by Resource-Based Theory, Unique Selling Proposition Theory and Ritchie and Crouch Model of Performance. The study utilized an explanatory method and employed quantitative approaches. The target population encompassed of 351 employees and management of sales and marketing departments drawn from three major tourism categories in Narok County. Simple and stratified random sampling techniques were used to select a sample size of 181 employees. The study used questionnaires to collect primary data. Face validity and content validity were assessed. Cronbach’s Alpha was used in estimating the reliability of the research instrument. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques which included frequencies, means, and standard deviations. Inferential statistics such as Pearson Product Moment correlations were used to establish the relationships between the variables. Multiple regressions were used to establish the cause-effect relationships. The results indicated pricing strategy, positively and significantly influenced tourism industry performance. The study therefore recommended for firms in the tourism industry to put more emphasize on improving the pricing decision. Besides, the firms should be in a position to establish a marketing framework for easier accessibility of frequently updated websites sales presentations and other promotional materials. As well, it is important for firms to enhance their ability to conduct regular advertisement in informing tourists of the different products they offer. Finally, it is utmost necessary for the firms to design their brands in such a way that it portrays best quality and range of products to choose from. 1.
Sur la normalité asymptotique d’un estimateur à noyau du quantile conditionnel pour des données censurées et associées

L'objet du present article est d'etablir la normalite asymptotique d'un estimateur a noyau du quantile conditionnel dans un modele de censure droite, pour lequel les durees de vie ainsi que les covariables sont supposees satisfaire une dependance de type association.
Pro iling Coagulation for Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

Study of Coagulation pro ile in preeclampsia and eclampsia comprised of 258 cases which were categorized as preeclampsia, eclampsia and control group with 86 cases in each group. A total number of 258 patients were studied whichwere categorized as the control group, preeclampsia group and eclampsia group with 86 cases in each. Preeclampsia was further classi ied as mild preeclampsia (48/86) and severe preeclampsia (38/86). Among all patients, thrombocytopenia was found in 61% of patients. All patients in the control group had platelet counts within the normal range. The method used in the present study is an analytical case-control study, carried out in the Department of Pathology in our institute. Our study includes cases of preeclampsia and eclampsia coming to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology during the period of two years from May 2015 to April 2017. Newly diagnosed Preeclampsia and eclampsia patients in the third trimester of age 18 to 30 years. From this study, it can be concluded that coagulation pro ile can help to assess the severity of preeclampsia and eclampsia and thus can help to reduce complications if treated early. Thus as inconclusive of this study of coagulation pro ile has signi icant value and impact on management and outcome of cases of preeclampsia and eclampsia.
INDONESIAN SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SME) CAN SURVIVE DURING COVID-19: FACTS OR ILLUSIONS?

The 1997 economic crisis gave a strong impetus to the emergence of large-scale SMEs in Indonesia and continues to this day. This research examines the fate of SMEs during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Studies on secondary documents from the BPS (Indonesian central statistics agency) survey results on the economic situation during the Covid-19 period from 34 provinces were conducted. Descriptive analysis was carried out to see the resilience of SMEs under Covid-19 pressure. Because each province has unique characteristics, the researchers suspect that there will be certain patterns that allow the resilience of SMEs in one area to be better than the resilience of SMEs in other regions. The researcher uses the PESTEL (Politics, Economics, social, technological, environmental, and legal) framework to explain the patterns found in the data. The literature study on the survey report on the impact of the pandemic on the business world involving 25,256 SMEs in Indonesia was analyzed descriptively and by correlation. It was found that about half of SMEs in Indonesia can be said to be resilient and this resilience is greatest for SMEs that were worst affected by the pandemic, reflecting the possibility of a rebound effect. We argue that contingency factors play a bigger role than resources in explaining the phenomenon that occurs in the resilience of SMEs in Indonesia.
The influence of the denitrifying strain of Staphylococcus carnosus No. 5304 on the content of nitrates in the technology of yogurt production

Contamination of food with nitrates is a generally recognized problem. Milk is the basis for the production of many milk mixtures for baby food, and children are considered to be the most vulnerable category to the harmful influence of nitrates. The purpose of the search was to investigate the denitrification of milk with different amounts of nitrates by the denitrifying microorganisms of Staphylococcus carnosus in the technology of production of sour-milk products. The denitrification process of S. carnosus milk in the amount of 103 CFU.cm-3 was found to reduce the nitrate content by an average of 88.0 ±3.9 mg.kg-1 and in the samples of the first group was 10.3 ±2.4 mg.kg-1, the second 110.7 ±4.1 and the third 214.5 ±6.3 mg.kg-1, respectively. In the search of the denitrification process of S. carnosus milk in the amount of 104 CFU.cm-3, was found that in the ready yogurt in the samples of the first group the amount of nitrates was 1.1 ±0.1 mg.kg-1, in the second group 56.4 ±3.5 mg.kg-1, and in the third 159.5 ±4.1 mg.kg-1 respectively. In the search of the denitrification process of S. carnosus milk in the amount of 105 CFU.cm-3, was found that nitrates were practically absent in the samples of the first group, the second group did not exceed 10 mg.kg-1, and the third was 107.4 ±3.9 mg.kg-1. Therefore, received data indicate the possibility of using strain S. carnosus No. 5304 for denitrification of milk with a high content of nitrates in the technology of production of fermented milk products, in particular yogurt.
THE UTILIZATION OF FINANCIAL AUDIT BOARD AUDIT RESULTS IN EARLY CORRUPTION DETECTION IN MALANG RAYA MALANG VERSION CORRUPTION

The pattern of corruption in Indonesia follows a pattern of governance that was initially centralized to be decentralized. This can be seen in the massive fraud that occurred in the ranks of local governments, including in Malang (Malang City, Batu City, and Malang Regency). The purpose of this study was to find out how anti-corruption NGOs Malang Corruption Watch detected corruption cases in Malang based on the results of the BPK audit. This study uses a naturalistic paradigm with a case study approach that uses the interaction model of Miles & Huberman as a reference for the process of data analysis. It was found that Malang Corruption Watch as an anti-corruption NGO used the results of the BPK audit of financial reports, especially in Book 3 as one of the sources of early detection of corruption cases in Malang. This is based on the substantive of Book 3 which explains the findings related to the activities of government or partners who do not comply with government regulations and can harm state finances. The conclusions of Book 3 of the BPK LHP fulfill two elements of corruption by Law No. 20 of 2001 concerning Corruption, which is against the law and results in state losses.
Scotland's Rural College Investigations of the nutritive value of meals of double-low rapeseed and its influence on growth performance of broiler chickens Olukosi,

30 Four experiments were carried out to study the possible differences in ME of meals (RSM) or 31 expeller meals (RSE) from double-low rapeseed (Expt. 1), the influence of processing on ME 32 (Expt. 2) and on relative P bioavailability (Expt. 3) in RSM, and effect of RSM inclusion on 33 growth performance of broilers (Expt. 4). For Expt. 1, diets with 300 g/kg RSM from 11 RSM 34 and 4 RSE varieties were fed to broilers from d 14 to 21, with excreta collection on d 19 to 21. 35 Each treatment had eight replicates and three birds per replicate. Energy metabolizability of 36 RSM of a specialized high glucosinolates variety (V275OL) was greater (P < 0.05) than all the 37 other varieties. In Expt. 2, two RSM varieties were processed with mild or conventional 38 processing condition. There were no variety effects on ME, but ME and MEn were greater (P < 39 0.01) for RSM processed by mild processing condition. In Expt. 3, P bioavailability of RSM was 40 determined, relative to MSP, using growth performance and tibia ash as responses. Phosphorus 41 relative bioavailability values were greater (P < 0.05) in RSM of DK Cabernet variety processed 42 using the mild processing condition. In Expt. 4, two RSM varieties were added to wheat-soybean 43 meal-based diet at the rates of 50, 100, 150 or 200 g/kg and fed to broilers from d 0 to 42. 44 Inclusion of 150 and 200 g/kg of RSM resulted in reduced weight gain and increased FCR 45 compared (P < 0.01) with the lower inclusion levels during the starter phase. For the entire trial 46 (day 0 to 42), weight gain was greater (P < 0.01) for birds receiving diets with RSM from 47 PR46W21 variety. It was concluded from the experiments that apart from the residual ether 48 extract content, variety differences had no impact on ME of RSM, conventional processing 49 reduced ME and relative bio-availability of P; and that the maximum level of RSM inclusion 50 depends on maximum growth performance level desired. 51
Sex Differences in Film induced Emotion: A narrative review

Humankind has been fascinated by perceived differences between men and women . There are several empirical literature on sexual differences in emotion . Film is considered as one of the most effective method to induce emotions in a laboratory settings. In this study, the sex -emotion debate from the results of 24 studies which induced emotions using films in experimental settings were analysed. The differences in expressive, experiential, and physiological emotional responses of men and women collected from the studies were assessed and the key findings across three dimensions: (a) overt actions; (b) subjective reports, and (c) physiological activity were summarized.
GM1460 Master’s Degree Project in Accounting and Financial Management

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has received increasing attention from the popular press in general, and academics and the investment community in particular, in the past decade. Corporations are increasingly integrating CSR as part of their business strategies. In sin stocks, CSR is particularly complex and although sin firms have been shown to engage more in CSR activities than non-sin firms there are still uncertainties to the actual effects of CSR in sin stocks. Some recent studies have suggested adverse effects of CSR in sin stocks. Nonetheless, these studies (and a majority of all studies on CSR in sin stocks) examines the effects of overall CSR performance, and we identify a lack of research on individual sub-categories of CSR. A major dimension of CSR is corporate philanthropy, with corporate donations being the most common form. In 2018, corporations in the US alone accounted for $20.05 billion in donations – a 5.4 percent increase from the previous year and an increase of over 40 percent compared to 2009. Despite the ample role of corporate donations in CSR, and a large body of literature related to CSR effects in sin stocks, there are to the best of our knowledge no studies on the effect of corporate donations in sin stocks. This study takes a quantitative approach to further the understanding of CSR in sin stocks, and specifically to shed light on the individual effects of the major CSR subcategory that is corporate donations. Using a sample of listed sin stocks from the North American and European markets, from the period 2009 to 2018, this study sets out to tests two main hypotheses: (1) Corporate donations are negatively related to abnormal returns in sin stocks, and (2) corporate donations decrease idiosyncratic risk in sin stocks. In line with our prediction, we find a clear negative relationship between donations and idiosyncratic risk in sin stocks, indicating that sin firm donations do in fact mitigate risk. We find no significant effects on abnormal returns from donations. The results imply that stakeholder perceptions of overall CSR performance differ from that of certain sub-activities in sin stocks, and thus future research could benefit from focusing on the effects of individual sub-activities rather than the effects of CSR performance as a composite. Further, the results imply that in order for donations to be value maximizing, they should be well grounded inand aligned with stakeholder demands.
Assessment of farmers' needs in Ibarapa East Local Government area of Oyo State, Nigeria

Government and non-government organizations (NGOs) interventions to local farmers in the recent past had not yielded the desired result because these interventions were not tailored towards the needs of farmers. However, most information on the needs of target farmers have been very scanty thus, the need to use a bottom top approach to assess farmers' needs in Ibarapa East, Oyo state. A three-stage sampling technique was used to purposively select about 225 respondents. Parameters measured were household characteristics, farm sizes, farm labor availability, seasonal pattern and need to be assessed using a participatory rural appraisal approach comprising of focus group discussion (FGD) and structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed descriptively and the need assessed using the pair-wise ranking and simple matrix. Of challenges listed in FDG among crop-livestock farmers, only five (5) were prioritized as follows; wastage of agricultural products (Pb1), bad road network (Pb2), high cost of agricultural inputs (Pb3), lack of potable water (Pb4) and animal invasion (Pb5). The pairwise comparison of the percentage of Pb1 versus (vs.) Pb2 was 80/20%, Pb1 vs. Pb3 was 90/10%, Pb1 vs. Pb4 was 70/30%, Pb1 vs. Pb5 was 20/80%, Pb2 vs. Pb3 was 70/30%, Pb2 vs Pb4 was 30/70%, Pb2 vs. Pb5 was 10/90%, Pb3 vs. Pb4 was 20/80%, Pb3 vs. Pb5 was 10/90%, vs. Pb4 vs Pb5 was 30/70%, respectively. There were proffered solutions to the problem(s) itemized by the FGD. The animal invasion was ranked highest as farmers' need assessed for possible intervention in Ibarapa East. Governments and NGO funds should be addressing animal invasion for desirable project impact assessment.
BREAST CANCER SCREENING: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOUR OF WOMEN FROM URBAN COMMUNITY

Background: To reduce morbidity and mortality from breast cancer, early diagnosis and treatment is of great importance. For that purpose women should have awareness about the disease and also should be able to apply knowledge for prevention of the disease. Objectives: The study was conducted in view of understanding knowledge and attitude of urban women and to know their behaviour regarding breast cancer screening. Materials and Methods: The study was community based, cross-sectional study conducted in a urban slum and non-slum area which is a eld practice area of a Medical college. Women above 30 years of age were taken. Breast cancer screening and awareness programme is undertaken by the Dept. of Community Medicine in the eld practice area since last two years. Results: More than 50% of the women were found to have correct knowledge, favourable attitude and positive behaviour. More than half of the women were doing CBE and SBE but not all were doing it regularly. It was seen that knowledge was signicantly associated with practice. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for increasing awareness by reinforcing health education. Use of IEC activities and involvement of key persons in the area will be helpful.
THE INFLUENCE FACTORS OF CONSUMER BEHAVIORAL INTENTION TOWARDS ONLINE FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES

The aims of this study is to investigate what are the influence factors of consumer behavioral intention toward online food delivery services (OFD). 200 valid questionnaires were collected to empirically test the research model using partial least square (PLS) path modelling approach. The result imply that proposed hypotheses were supported except for the relationship between prior saving orientation and convenience motivation.
IMPACT OF SALT REDUCTION ON BREAD ON SENSORY PREFERENCE AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of salt reduction on bread physicochemical parameters and sensory analysis. The relationship between sensory attributes and preference was assessed using external preference mapping (PREFMAP). Moreover, sensory attributes relationship with physicochemical parameters was evaluated. Methodology Four Portuguese bread formulations were tested: “D’agua”, “Carcaca”, “Mistura”, and “Regueifa”, produced with different salt concentrations (0.0%, 0.8%, 1.0%, 1.1%, 1.3%, and 1.4% of salt per wheat flour). Bread physicochemical characteristics evaluated included weight, volume, moisture, salt content, and crumb colour and structure. Sodium was determined by flame photometry method, while crumb colour and structure by digital image analysis. Sensory analysis was carried out with 8 trained assessors and consumer test with 80 participants. Statistical models for sensory preference evaluation were developed using PREFMAP. Statistical comparison was performed using as control bread with 1.4% of salt (legal value allowed). Findings Overall, salt reduction had significant impact on moisture, salt content and colour parameters, but limited influence on crumb morphology. Salt reduction had a significant negative impact on overall assessment, taste liking and overall linking attributes. The lowest salt concentrations with best consumer acceptance were: 0.8% (“D’Agua” and “Carcaca”), 1.0% (“Mistura”), and 1.1% (“Regueifa”). These results suggest that salt reduction in these breads is possible without major impact on bread characteristics and without compromising consumers’ acceptance.
The Expansion of Higher Education and Post-Materialistic Attitudes to Work in Europe: Evidence from the European Values Study

The article focuses on the relationship between higher education and post-materialistic attitudes to work, and how it has changed following the recent expansion of systems of higher education in Europe. Using data from the European Values Study on 28 countries with the time frame between 1990 and 2008, the analysis shows that the previously observed link between higher education and post-materialism also applies to work values. Higher-educated Europeans were both more post-materialistic and less materialistic in their work orientations than their lower-educated counterparts. This association was, however, weakened by tertiary expansion. Work-related post-materialism declined with the increasing share of university-educated individuals in the working-age population. Interestingly, so, too, did work-related materialism, yet only until the expansion reached 25%, then it gradually increased. It is suggested that these developments, at least in part, stem from the changing position of higher-educated workers in the labour market.
Evaluation of electrochemical impedance spectra by the distribution of relaxation times

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy is a well suited method for studying the properties of electrochemical systems. In recent decades electrochemical systems were investigated at different scales, from small model electrodes to high power devices, such as fuel cells and batteries. In the latter case, the measurement of reliable spectra and their evaluation is challenging because (i) the impedance is usually very low ( 13), (ii) there is more than one rate limiting, electrochemical process per electrode, (iii) their charge transfer and transport processes are coupled and (iv) cathodic and anodic contributions overlap in the frequency domain. The Distribution of Relaxation Times (DRT) is supportive when deconvoluting complex impedance spectra, and has therefore gained increased attention. In this paper we introduce selected results of advanced impedance analysis. We discuss the impact of impedance data quality, statistically distributed noise and single errors in the spectra. Furthermore, the applicability of DRT for establishing adequate equivalent circuit models for ceramic electrochemical devices, such as batteries and fuel cells will be discussed.
Quantum evolution in terms of mechanical motion

Quantum tunneling is considered from the point of view of local realism. It is concluded that a quantum object tunneling through a potential barrier cannot be interpreted as a point-like particle because such an interpretation generates a contradiction with the impossibility of faster-than-light motion. Such a contradiction does not arise if a quantum object is considered as a continuous medium formed by the fields of matter. The dynamics law of the mechanical motion of these matter fields is derived from the quantum evolution law in the path integrals form. The analysis of tunneling shows that this dynamics law has a form of the principle of least action with a complex time variable. The approach used here is not only a physical interpretation of quantum tunneling consistent with special relativity but is also applicable to the description of a wide range of quantum phenomena for which traditional research methods are impracticable.