Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
THE ADVANTAGES OF DISTANCE EDUCATION FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Distance learning is a specialized form of teaching and learning system where learners are connected with educational resources. This system is specifically designed to be carried out remotely by using electronic communication for those learners who aren’t enrolled in educational institutions. Popular distance learning education includes video technologies, Webcast, MP3 recordings, videoconferencing, information delivered over internet, etc. Distance education can benefit students with scheduling or distance problems along with working professionals for who timing can be a problem.Companies nowadays not only look for skilled professionals but prefer to hire people who have a professional degree along with the desired skill set. There are thousands of people in India who could not pursue a higher degree after their graduation and moved into the corporate sector. India as a whole is a developing country and most graduates join a job to support their family in monetary terms. Also for a labour intensive country like India, more men are required for field jobs. Hence, distance learning is a boon for such professionals because it is time flexible and cheaper than a regular program. The demand for distance learning education has also grown over the recent years. After privatization has set in the Indian scenario, education system has been hit hard leading to the growth of distance education. Along with creativity and technological advancements, distance education has been given a definite shape. This paper thus portrays, that programs like these are a good platform for working professionals to make their dreams come true.
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Late-Onset Pompe Disease

Pompe disease (PD) is a glycogen storage disorder caused by deficient activity of acid alpha-glucosidase (GAA). We sought to review the latest available evidence on the safety and efficacy of recombinant human GAA enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for late-onset PD (LOPD). Methods: We systematically searched the MEDLINE (via PubMed), Embase, and Cochrane databases for prospective clinical studies evaluating ERT for LOPD on pre-specified outcomes. A meta-analysis was also performed. Results: Of 1601 articles identified, 22 were included. Studies were heterogeneous and with very low certainty of evidence for most outcomes. The following outcomes showed improvements associated with GAA ERT, over a mean follow-up of 32.5 months: distance walked in the 6-min walking test (6MWT) (mean change 35.7 m (95% confidence interval [CI] 7.78, 63.75)), physical domain of the SF-36 quality of life (QOL) questionnaire (mean change 1.96 (95% CI 0.33, 3.59)), and time on ventilation (TOV) (mean change −2.64 h (95% CI −5.28, 0.00)). There were no differences between the pre- and post-ERT period for functional vital capacity (FVC), Walton and Gardner-Medwin Scale score, upper-limb strength, or total SF-36 QOL score. Adverse events (AEs) after ERT were mild in most cases. Conclusion: Considering the limitations imposed by the rarity of PD, our data suggest that GAA ERT improves 6MWT, physical QOL, and TOV in LOPD patients. ERT was safe in the studied population. PROSPERO register: 135102.
How can firms access bank finance for circular business model innovation?

Access to bank finance has emerged as a key challenge for firms engaged in circular business model innovation (circular BMI), both in practice and in the academic literature. Through interviews, focus groups and archival documents, we document the experience of firms accessing finance for circular BMI and assess bank willingness to lend to firms that engage in circular BMI. Our findings offer potential strategies for firms who look for external (bank) finance to realise circular BMI. Using a case study-based theory-refining approach, we identify three core strategies that firms can use to obtain bank finance for circular BMI. First, firms can signal future cash flow expectations by aiming to secure customer contracts and preorders. Second, relationship building with banks, suppliers and customers improves the banks' risk perception of firms. Third, firms can design standardised, long-lasting circular assets that can serve as bank collateral, especially once secondary markets develop, overcoming the difficulty of lending based on innovative, firm-specific assets.
Biological quorum sensing molecule-metal complex produces π-conjugated polymer

Abstract Quorum sensing (QS) is bacterial communication system. We consider that β-diketon moiety in the QS materials may have important role in the biological communications. The β-diketon part has functionality of coordination to metals and gives stimuli to individual organism as a message. This function allows to response environmental change for survival and prosperity. In this research, we apply quorum sensing materials for catalysts. Two kinds of metals, rhodium and palladium, were employed for combination with the QS-based catalytic system to produce a cis-rich polyacetylene derivative. This approach may contribute evaluation of biological communication mechanism based on QS materials. Graphical Abstract
The Impacts of Academic Services and Campus Atmosphere to Students’ Satisfaction and Retention

Pelayanan akademik dan suasana kampus merupakan dua hal yang seringkali dapat menganggu kenyamanan dan kepuasan mahasiswa dalam proses penyelesaian kuliah. Melalui kajian yang dilakukan didapati bahwa dampak dari pelayanan kampus yang kurang prima dan suasana kampus yang kurang mendukung menyebabkan banyak mahasiswa yang merasa tidak nyaman berada di kampus dan tidak betah berlama-lama berada di dalam kelas. Disamping itu, terdapat beberapa dosen yang gagal memenuhi jumlah minimal kehadiran kelas. Sedangkan aktifitas konsultasi akademik yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai wadah dalam menyampaikan pesan-pesan akademik bagi keberhasilan mahasiswa belum sepenuhnya dimaksimalkan oleh sejumlah dosen dan juga mahasiswa yang bersangkutan. Akibatnya muncul ‘mis-komunikasi,’ sehingga banyak mahasiswa yang gagal meraih kepuasan dan kenyamanan akademik. Padahal kepuasan akademik dan kenyamanan dalam proses perkuliahan merupakan pendorong kesuksesan akademik mereka guna menghindari kegagalan penyelesaian kuliah. Oleh sebab itu diharapkan agar pihak yang berkompeten di kampus dapat meningkatkan pelayanan yang lebih prima dan mendorong para dosen, mahasiswa dan seluruh civitas akademikanya untuk terlibat secara aktif dalam membangun sekolah tinggi ini bagi kemajuan masa depan kampus agar dapat meminimalisir mahasiswa yang ‘drop out’ dengan menutup segala kekurangan yang ada.
Serological Markers of Viral Infections (Rubella Virus, Human Cytomegalovirus and Arboviruses) among Symptomatic Pregnant Women in Rural and Urban Areas of Mwanza, Tanzania

Viral infections have been associated with poor pregnancy outcomes. We investigated the magnitude of rubella virus (RV), dengue virus (DENV), Zika virus (ZIKV) and human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) among symptomatic pregnant women in rural and urban areas of Mwanza. A cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2017 and April 2018 in Mwanza. A rapid immunochromatographic test was done to detect ZIKV IgM and IgG as well as DENV IgM and IgG antibodies. A multiplex_RT-PCR was also done to detect the viral RNA genome. Enzyme immunoassays were done to detect RV and HCMV. Out of 171 participants, 1 (0.6%) was found to be seropositive for ZIKV_IgM antibodies, while 5 (2.9%) were ZIKV_IgG seropositive. DENV seropositivity was 9 (5.3%) and 3 (1.8%) for IgM and IgG, respectively, with all being PCR negative. Two participants (1.2%) were RV_IgM seropositive. 100% were HCMV_IgG seropositive and none was HCMV_IgM seropositive. Among 70 women with high HCMV_IgG titters, 10 (14.3%) had a low avidity index, indicating recent infections. Residing in rural areas (p = 0.044) and advanced age (p = 0.024) independently predicted ZIKV/DENV seropositivity. A substantial proportion of pregnant women had markers for viral infections. There is a need for introducing routine screening and monitoring pregnancy outcomes of positive cases to establish the relationship of these viruses and adverse pregnancy outcomes in endemic areas.
Influence of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation and the sypnotic systems on the rainfall variability over the Brazilian Cerrado via Climate Hazard Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station data

The rainfall is essential to Brazil's hydrological cycle, agricultural development, and power generation, mainly Cerrado biome. Thus, the study assessed the influence of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and synoptic systems on rainfall variability over the Brazilian Cerrado. To evaluate this variability, it used monthly rainfall data from the second version of the Climate Hazard Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station (CHIRPS) database (1981–2020), based on the annual densidrograms and thematic maps. In Annual terms, the average climatological was 1,417 mm·year−1. The highest precipitation values (>1,500 mm·year−1) occurred at the boundaries between Cerrado and Amazon, mainly in the states of the Maranhão, Mato Grosso, and Tocantins due to physiography (<500 m). The seasonal rainfall was more frequent in summer (on average, 48% of the annual total) distributed over the biome due to the South American monsoon system and South Atlantic convergence zone. The climatological dry period occurred between November and March (on average, 8% of the annual total) due to the Atmospheric Blocking called as Bolivia High that inhibit the passage of synoptic system transients in Central Brazil. In monthly terms, January (July) is the wetter month with 18% (drier month with 1%) of the annual total. The annual densidrograms appointed the following wetter (drier) years: 1985, 1989, and 2009 (1990, 1993, and 2012), influenced by ENSO events. The year 1985 appointed an increase of 19% in the mean annual rainfall, but in 1990 showed a reduction of 18% in climatology (1981–2020). In terms of seasonal anomalies, the summer of 1985 (1990) appointed an increase of 26% above (2.5% below) mean seasonal climatological, verified in the states of Maranhão, Piauí, and Tocantins (states of Mato Grosso). The La Niña (El Niño) events influenced positively (negatively) the annual rainfall anomalous pattern in Cerrado.
From Crystal to Adsorption Column: Challenges in Multiscale Computational Screening of Materials for Adsorption Separation Processes

Multiscale material screening strategies combine molecular simulations and process modeling to identify the best performing adsorbents for a particular application, such as carbon capture. The idea to go from the properties of a single crystal to the prediction of material performance in a real process is both powerful and appealing; however, it is yet to be established how to implement it consistently. In this article, we focus on the challenges associated with the interface between molecular and process levels of description. We explore how predictions of the material performance in the actual process depend on the accuracy of molecular simulations, on the procedures to feed the equilibrium adsorption data into the process simulator, and on the structural characteristics of the pellets, which are not available from molecular simulations and should be treated as optimization parameters. The presented analysis paves the way for more consistent and robust multiscale material screening strategies.
Family process and young children’s social adaptation: conditional process analyses across child-care experiences

ABSTRACT The present study examined the mechanisms by which family environment, parent–grandparent coparenting, effortful control, and early child-care experiences influenced young children’s social adaptation in the Chinese context. A sample of 315 mothers of 2–3-year-olds (M = 33.36 months; SD = 5.10) in Beijing, China completed questionnaires to report children’s temperament, family process, and children’s social adaptation. Using the approach of conditional process analysis, the results revealed moderated mediation models that children’s effortful control had a mediating effect on the association between their family process and social adaptation, while the effect of effortful control on social adaptation was contingent on children’s early child-care experiences, with a stronger positive effect of effortful control among children who engaged for longer periods of child-care experiences. Findings point to the importance of understanding the role of family process and children’s effortful control in the early development of social adaptation.
Social Interaction Within a Trauma-Exposed Population During the Early Phase of COVID-19

Abstract The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has led to significant stressors and shifts in social life, yet social interactions experienced by people with trauma exposure during the COVID pandemic is largely unknown. This study assessed the frequency of interactions, social support given and received, and prosocial behavior using online survey methods (N = 1049). We examined differences in experiences across three groups: no trauma exposure, trauma-exposed with low PTSD symptoms, and trauma-exposed with high PTSD symptoms. We also explored correlations between social interactions and PTSD symptom clusters. Results indicated significant differences across groups and the high PTSD group reported stronger associations between social interaction variables and symptom clusters, on average.
Mitigation of Cadmium Uptake in Cocoa: Efficacy of Soil Application Methods of Lime and Biochar

Although mitigation approaches have been developed to reduce Cd in cocoa beans the efficacy of the approaches have been inadequate to make them economically viable. A field study was conducted in a cocoa farm in Biche, Trinidad using two soil amendments, lime and biochar, at recommended rates using three methods of application, soil surface application with incorporation (SA), soil injection (SI) or deep placement using an auger (AA) along with a control. The objective was to determine the application method that would be most efficacious with respect to rapidity of effect, magnitude of reduction and persistency of effect on leaf Cd. The experiment was arranged in randomized complete block design with three replications with 15 trees per replication. Phytoavailable soil Cd, soil pH, CEC and total leaf Cd concentration were monitored monthly on three guarded trees per plot over a one-year period. The results showed that both lime and biochar were effective in reducing leaf cadmium levels albeit at different levels. The efficacy of SI was significantly better than SA in terms of rapidity of the effect on leaf Cd in comparison to the control (40% compared to 30%) as well as the effect was more persistent in SI. With biochar, again the SI was significantly better than SA with regards to reducing leaf Cd levels in comparison to the control (35% compared to 20%) but the time taken to action and the persistency were lower compared to lime application. AA did not significantly reduce Cd level in the leaf with lime or biochar application.
Employee health and well-being after a crisis – re-imagining the role of workplace inclusion

ABSTRACT Covid-19 left many employees with life-altering challenges— deaths or illnesses of loved ones, health problems, and economic upheavals. Even during ordinary years, adverse events affect around 50% of employees, exacerbating work/non-work demands and depleting personal resources. In order to identify supports for employee recovery from the pandemic and similar crises, we examine inclusive relational practices. Drawing on a conservation-of-resources framework, we posit that inclusive practices are a greater resource for employees following adverse life-events. Using data on U.S. employees from the 2016 National Study of the Changing Workforce, we examine relationships between workplace inclusion and self-rated health, presenteeism and work-to-personal/family spillover. We find that inclusive practices are negatively associated with poorer health/well-being, with benefits significantly higher for employees following adverse life-events. Our study contributes to work-life and diversity-inclusion scholarships by studying dimensions of inclusion rarely captured in nationally-representative data and replicating prior evidence in a more diverse sample of U.S. employees. This is the first study to investigate the role of relational practices among coworkers and between employees and their leaders, in aiding recovery following adverse life-events. Findings indicate that workplace inclusion may be an underutilized resource for supporting recovery from the pandemic and in a post-Covid world.
Investigation of the Influence of Hydrogel Amendment on the Retention Capacities of Green Roofs

Abstract Progressive economic development as well as urbanisation influence the characteristics of the stormwater runoff. Progressive sealing of drainage basin surface prompts the decrease of rainwater infiltration, thus increasing the runoff intensity. This results in an increase of flood risk. Thus, in urban areas the sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) are used in addition to the traditional sewer systems. The examples of SUDS strategy are, inter alia, the roofs covered with vegetation (the green roofs). The paper presents the results of research of retention capacities of 4 diverse green roof models with following growing media: (1) the typical green roof substrate without any additions, (2) the substrate with addition of about 1 % by weight of hydrogel (the cross-linked potassium polyacrylate), (3) the substrate with addition of about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel, (4) the substrate with addition of expanded clay and perlite. The models did not have the vegetation layers in order to explore only the retention capacities of drainage layers and substrates. The aim of the first part of research was to investigate the retention capacities of green roof models after 1, 2, 6, 8 and 10 antecedent dry days. In the case of 1 and 2 antecedent dry days the best medium retention capacity had green roof model 2 (with substrate with addition of 1 % by weight of hydrogel), and the weakest medium retention capacity had green roof model 1 (without any additions). In the cases of precipitations which occurred after 6 as well as 8 and 10 antecedent dry days the best retention capacity had green roof model 3 (with addition of about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel). The weakest retention capacity had in these cases green roof model 4 (with addition of expanded clay and perlite). The aim of the second part of research described in the paper was to investigate the retention capacities of green roof models during precipitations that occurred after long antecedent dry periods of time (34, 59 and 106 antecedent dry days). The substrates and drainage layers were air-dry directly before precipitations. The best retention capacity had in this case green roof model 3 (with the substrate with addition of about 0.25 % by weight of hydrogel). The second largest retention capacity had model 2 (with the substrate with addition of about 1 % by weight of hydrogel). The definitely weakest retention capacity had model 4 containing the substrate with addition of expanded clay and perlite. The results may indicate that the efficacy of hydrogel decreased over time probably due to its decay under the influence of solar radiation.
Clinical and Biochemical Phenotype of Indian Children with Different Types of Idiopathic Growth Hormone Deficiency and their Association with Pituitary Height on MRI

Background and Objectives: Differentiation of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) into various types has been made based on peak stimulated growth hormone levels and other hormone axis involvement. The data regarding how this classification is associated with variation in clinical and biochemical phenotype and how these findings associate with pituitary morphology remains sparse, especially in the Indian population. Therefore, we aimed to ascertain the differences in the pattern of auxological, clinical features including pituitary hypoplasia, and endocrinological profile among patients with severe GHD, partial GHD, and MPHD in the Indian population and to evaluate the association of pituitary height with various clinical and hormonal parameters. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in 100 patients with idiopathic GHD. Patients were grouped into severe GHD, partial GHD, and MPHD to observe the differences in clinical, biochemical, and MRI findings. The pituitary height findings were correlated clinical and biochemical presentation. Results: MPHD subjects had a significantly higher frequency of breech delivery, neonatal jaundice, neonatal hypoglycemia, and micropenis. A significant difference was observed in the chronological age, bone age retardation (CA-BA), height SDS, weight SDS, peak GH response, IGF-1, IGF-1 SDS, and prevalence of pituitary hypoplasia, pituitary height, and pituitary height SDS among these three groups. In the composite population of GHD, pituitary height SDS was correlated with peak GH, basal IGF-I SDS, and body height SDS. Conclusion: The clinical and biochemical phenotype differs significantly among the various types of GHD. Pituitary height correlates with these findings and is helpful in further assessment of these patients.
The Association Between Coping Strategies and Caregiver Burden and Depression Among Caregivers of Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment in China

Objectives: In China, the high prevalence of cognitive impairment among older adults affects millions of family caregivers and raises concerns for caregiver burden, depression, and other mental health problems. The purpose of this study is to examine the association between coping strategies and caregiver burden and depression among Chinese caregivers of older adults with cognitive impairment. Method: Data came from structured interviews with 300 primary family caregiver–care recipient dyads in Wuhan, China. Coping strategies were measured by the Brief COPE (Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced) survey, caregiver burden was measured by the Zarit Burden Interview, and depression was measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. We used ordinary least squares regression to examine the association between coping strategies and caregiver burden and depression. Results: More positive reframing and acceptance were associated with lower caregiver burden, whereas more self-distraction was associated with higher caregiver burden. More positive reframing was associated with lower caregiver depression, whereas higher self-distraction and religion were associated with higher caregiver depression. Conclusions: Findings are of particular importance in developing and refining mental health interventions to prevent and reduce caregiver burden and stress by advocating for resources and training to facilitate effective positive reframing.
Correlation between Generation Z in Hungary and the Motivating Factors to Do Volunteer Work in a Value-Based Approach

The knowledge-based voluntary activity covered by the research, the pro bono, which will be introduced from the aspect of employer branding. The primary results of the research described in the study are the outcome of a quantitative data collection process, where 840 evaluable questionnaires were processed in the course of a pretested standardized questionnaire survey. On top of that, during the research we were able to confirm that the motivation of volunteering is connected to the individual values, hence it can be stated that the reason behind the unwillingness of young people less motivated towards volunteer work is the immature value orientation and often the lack of information, instead of the sharp isolation rooted in the values or the lack of empathy. The introduced results may provide practical guidance to the institutions and companies organizing pro bono activities, and especially to the organizations that intend to address the young generation.