Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of blood, biochemical and biological effects of microalgae Chlorella and germinated barley powder as a source of prebiotic on common carp Cyprinus carpio L.

Article history: Received March 10, 2020 Accepted April 25, 2020 Available online February 22, 2021 This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Chlorella and germinated barley powder on the hematological and biochemical parameters of (Cyprinus carpio L.). An experiment was designed with five treatments; Groups included T1: Diet without any supplement (Control), T2: adding 5 % Chlorella/ kg diet, T3: adding 10 % Chlorella / kg diet, T4: adding 10 % germinated barely / kg diet, T5: adding 20 % germinated barely/ kg diet. At the end of the experiment, the hematological and Immunological parameters were measured. The results revealed that supplementation of Chlorella and germinated barley in diets in which T4 were higher significantly in each of hemoglobin and red blood corpuscles. T1 was significantly higher in the control. A different significance observed in each of Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration (MCHC), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), and Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin (MCH). Significant variants observed in differential WBC count in T2 and T4 and Monocytes %, a significant difference seen among the treatments in each of Lymphocytes % and Granulocytes %. Significant differences occurred by adding the Chlorella and germinated barely in each Total protein, Alanine aminotransferase activity (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase activity (AST), Albumin and Globulin among treatments. A significant difference observed in the Hepatosomatic index and Gillsomatic index, T5 with 20 % germinated barely was differ significantly in each of Spleensomatic and Kidneysomatic Index. Based on the results, supplementation of Chlorella and germinated barley in diet can play a role in effecting on some blood and biochemical parameters.
Reliability and validity of the electronic version of the short questionnaire to assess health-enhancing physical activity (E-SQUASH)

The Short Questionnaire to Assess Health-enhancing Physical Activity (SQUASH) measures physical activity. This is a paper-and-pencil assessment. An electronic version of this scale, namely, the E-SQUASH, was developed to address the limitations of the paper-and-pencil version (e.g., missing data, time-consuming data entry processes, delay in sending feedback) and facilitate the handling of population data. This was a scale validation study. The test-retest reliability of the scale was examined the reproducibility of its scores. The consistency between the scores yielded by the E-SQUASH and paper-and-pencil version of the scale was examined. A total of 104 university students (response rate: 77%) participated. Regarding reproducibility, the two sets of total activity scores were strongly correlated (r = 0.68, p < 0.01), and the 95% CI (0.56–0.78) was adequate. There was a high level of consistency between the total activity scores that were yielded by the two versions of the scale (Intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.87). In this study, the reliability and validity of the E-SQUASH were established among university students. Further research is needed to convert this system into an application and translate its contents into different languages as well as across other age groups.
Factors Affecting the Response of Bali's Society to Earthquake Information Using Structural Partial Least Squares Equations

Bali is a region prone to earthquakes caused by plate collision activity and back-blows from the subduction process of the Flores Ascending Fault. The geological structure of the Flores Ascending Fault in Northeast Bali triggered a large earthquake followed by a tsunami in June 2019 that spread across the south and north of the island. Due to the high potential for earthquake occurrences in Bali, a strategic planning is required to the level of earthquakes preparedness and give the earthquake information to the tourist visiting Bali. Community preparedness is, in fact, part of ensuring the safety and comfort of tourists. This research will examine the factors that affect the preparedness of the Balinese people responding to earthquake information issued by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. Data analysis was carried outusing the Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) approach. The results of this study indicate the factors of the earthquake risk belief, community participation, critical awareness, social trust, earthquake knowledges, earthquake experience, participation in disaster education and training, and knowledge of disaster mitigation had a significantly positive effect on the preparedness of the Balinese people for earthquake disasters.
Instilling Entrepreneurial Mind-Set through Entrepreneurship Education: A Systematic Review of Literature

Entrepreneurship has never been more signiﬁcant than at the present moment, when economies across the world encounter the challenges of economic growth, connecting the inequality gap and solving social problems. Society necessitates individuals equipped with entrepreneurial and innovative skills, attitudes and behavior. Education is one way the government can grasp to create an environment for entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship education has generated considerable interest in recent decades. More so, entrepreneurship education fosters entrepreneurial mind-sets, behaviors and capabilities in young people enabling them to create and lead new organizations and entrepreneurship educators are hence looking for pedagogies that enable students to be exposed to multiple experiences in entrepreneurial decision-making. However, the argument on the pedagogy of entrepreneurship education still remains agnostic. The ﬁnest outcomes in entrepreneurship education are achieved when students are exposed to action-oriented experiential learning that encourages problem-solving, creativity and peer evaluation. Building upon insights from existing literature, the ﬁndings suggest that, by embracing game-based learning model for entrepreneurship education, and design thinking approach in entrepreneurship education can foster entrepreneurial mind-set. Notably, business simulation games can play in the development of entrepreneurial capabilities in undergraduate students.
The Effects of Motivational Strategies on The Achievement Level of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Students

Motivation, considered to be one of the most important factors of the learning process, is an important factor in learning English as a foreign language (Alrabai, 2016). In particular, studies proposed various approaches to gain, maintain and encourage learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL) over the last three decades. The relationship levels between students' cultural backgrounds and areas predicted by the L2 culture and as explained by the L2 Motivation Model, significantly affect their attitudes and motivations towards learning academic subjects. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between sociodemographic characteristics, motivational factors of a group of foreign language course students who have previously learned EFL or are taking English courses. In particular, EFL students in various universities in the motivation levels and types of motivation they have when learning English as a foreign language in Turkey is aimed. This study was carried out with the survey method, which is one of the quantitative research approaches. Participants in this study were selected from the language course students in Turkey. Data were collected through a questionnaire from 300 language course students who took foreign language courses or had taken before, randomly selected. In order to be a participant, there were requirements to take English lessons in any department of the university. This study was carried out using the questionnaire method, one of the quantitative research approaches. Data collection was done online using three data collection tools put into the GoogleDocs system. The findings revealed that gender, motivation and age are two major factors that significantly affect the levels of academic achievement. In addition, gender and age play significant roles for higher levels of motivation for the EFL learners.
Survivability of Polyethylene Degrading Microbes in the Presence of Titania Nanoparticles

Survivability of Polyethylene Degrading Microbes in the Presence of Titania Nanoparticles The bacterial degradation of Polyethylene, not unlike the other plastic materials, is generally very slow. The presence of titania (TiO2) nanoparticles (TNPs) faster photocatalytic degradation of polyethylene can take place which can help in accelerating the bacterial degradation; in the presence of TNPs, polyethylene is initially photo catalytically degraded to smaller pieces which allows the bacteria initially degrade polyethylene to smaller size that allow the TNPs to act more effectively. But, TNPs also have a germicidal effect and it is important to find out the safe concentration of TNPs with minimal toxicity and good photocatalytic activity. For identification of the polyethylene degrading microbial strains from the soil, from samples collected from the local plastic dumpsite, were subjected to gram staining, biochemical tests and 16s rRNA gene sequencing, and then tested for polyethylene degradation under different TNP concentrations. In this work it has been established, through Optical Density (OD), Colony counting (CFU measurement), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and measurement of the Carbonyl Index (CI) using FTIR, that up to a concentration of 1%, the TNPs have a positive effect on polymer degradation. Results show that biodegradation of polyethylene in the presence of TNPs was much stronger than the degradation by TNPs alone or biodegradation in the absence of TNPs. The results could play an important role in the development of environment friendly shopping bags and other polyethylene based products.
Clinicopathological Features of Breast Cancer with Polysomy 17 and Its Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy.

Objective The interpretation of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) results may be challenging in tumors with polysomy 17, which is defined as increased signals of chromosome enumeration probe 17 (CEP17). The effect of polysomy 17 on HER2 protein expression and tumor treatment response has not been established. In this retrospective study, we investigated the clinicopathological features of breast cancer with polysomy 17 and determined the tumors' response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT). Materials and Methods The study included 366 patients with primary breast cancer whose tumors had a CEP17 count of ≥ three/nucleus based on HER2 FISH studies. These cases were categorized according to HER2/CEP17 ratio and HER2 signals/nucleus using the American Society of Clinical Oncology/College of American Pathologists (ASCO/CAP) guidelines. We compared the clinicopathological characteristics and tumor response to NACT among different groups. Results There was a statistically significant difference in patients' age at diagnosis, tumor pathological grade, estrogen and progesterone receptor status, and NACT response among different HER2 FISH groups. Polysomy 17 tumors in group 1 had a higher rate of response (pathological complete response and residual cancer burden class I) to NACT containing anti-HER2 reagent than did those in other groups (p = 0.004), whereas polysomy 17 tumors in group 3 did not show a significant response to anti-HER2 treatment. Conclusion Polysomy 17 tumors in different HER2 FISH groups have different pathological features and respond to NACT differently. These results may help us identify patients who will benefit from anti-HER2 therapy.
Effect of Intensity and Duration of Quantitative Feed Restriction and Dietary Coenzyme Q10 on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Blood Constitutes, Thyroid Hormones, Microbiota, Immunity, and Ascites Syndrome in Broiler Chickens

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of feed restriction and dietary supplementation of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on growth performance, carcass characteristics, blood parameters, hormonal, immune responses, and intestinal microbiota. The completely randomized design experiment used a 2×2×3 factorial arrangement of treatments to provide two dietary restriction levels (10 and 20% less than the standard guide for Ross strain 308 broilers), two restriction durations (7 and 14 days), and three levels of CoQ10 (0, 20, and 40 mg/kg). In addition to the above-mentioned treatments, 3 other treatments were provided without feed restriction for each of the 3 levels CoQ10. Each of the fifteen treatments was replicated 4 times with each replicate containing 10 male birds. No differences were observed in weight gain among treatments. Feed conversion ratio decreased significantly when chicks had the highest duration (14 days) and intensity (20%) of feed restriction and fed all 3 levels of coQ10 as well as when had the mild duration (7 days) and intensity (10%) of feed restriction without coQ10 supplementation (P < 0.05). Heart weight and right ventricular to total ventricular ratio were not affected by feed restriction, but both total heart and right ventricular ratio decreased when CoQ10 was fed (P < 0.05). Blood and hormonal parameters were relatively unaffected by treatments although cortisol decreased with CoQ10 supplementation and CoQ10 at 40 mg/kg increased immune globulins M and G (P < 0.05). Under the conditions of this experiment, we conclude that supplementing CoQ10 can partially overcome the negative effects of feed restriction. Although the exact mechanism is unknown, CoQ10 appears to improve immune response and reduce subclinical ascites syndrome.
RICE FARMERS’ PERCEPTION AND KNOWLEDGE OF INTEGRATED RICE AND FISH FARMING IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF KWARA STATE

1 Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ilorin, Nigeria ABSTRACT. In spite of the numerous advantages associated with integrated rice and fish farming, deliberate adoption of this technique is still insignificant. This study examined rice farmers’ perception and knowledge of integrated rice and fish farming practice in Kwara State. A threestage sampling procedure was used to select 149 rice farmers, while data was obtained through the use of a wellstructured structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The results show that 81.9% of the respondents were male with mean age of 38 years and an average of 14 years farming experience. Given the average mean score of 3.04 respondents had a positive perception of integrated rice and fish farming, while 63.8% of the respondents had moderate knowledge. Farmers’ identified high cost of irrigation materials (M.S.=2.59), poaching (M.S.=2.59), flooding (M.S.= 2.55) as major constraints to the practice of integrated rice and fish farming. Farmers’ perception had a significant relationship with knowledge of integrated rice and fish farming at p<0.05 level. Also, farmers’ age (r=0.300, p<0.000), level of education (r=0.287, p<0.000), farming experience (r=0.220, p<0.007), membership of cooperative society (r=0.176, p<0.032) and extension contact (r=0.204, p<0.013) had significant relationship with the knowledge level. The study concluded that the rice farmers had moderate knowledge and positive perception of integrated rice and fish farming. There is a need to provide incentives, such as irrigation facilities to farmers and provision of adequate training on integrated rice and fish farming in order to fully maximize the potentials therein.
Towards the improvement of the sustainability in sustainable HRM: The role of system strength

How to cite this paper: Mashhady, A. (2021). Towards the improvement of the sustainability in sustainable HRM: The role of system strength. Corporate Governance and Sustainability Review, 5(1), 65-74. https://doi.org/10.22495/cgsrv5i1p7 Copyright © 2021 by Virtus Interpress. All rights reserved ISSN Online: 2519-898X ISSN Print: 2519-8971 Received: 13.07. 2020 Accepted: 10.03. 2021 JEL Classification: M140, M500, Q560 DOI: 10.22495/cgsrv5i1p7 With the growing interest in sustainability, its incorporation in business management, and its inevitable intersection with the management of human resources, some scholars and practitioners have highlighted the potential benefits of successful implementation of sustainable human resource management as a source of competitive advantage. While this may denote a corporation‟s capacity to respond to a wider range of needs and requirements beyond economic targets, researchers draw on different theories to point out the possible adverse consequences of adopting such multiple bottom-line approaches for employees. This study builds on ideas from previous research, particularly the works of Bush (2018), Bowen and Ostroff (2004) to 1) examine if the perceived degree of emphasis on a triplebottom-line (TBL) approach is related to role ambiguity and role conflict; 2) investigate if the elements of human resource management system strength are related to role conflict and role ambiguity and, if these elements can moderate the relationship between the perceived degree of emphasis on TBL approach, role ambiguity, and role conflict. While the findings support the link between taking a TBL approach and role ambiguity and role conflict, it offers evidence that a strong human resource management system may reduce the role ambiguity and role conflict resulting from taking such approaches. Managerial implications and future research directions conclude this research.
Insecticidal Activity, Growth Inhibitory and Biochemical Effects of Plant Lectins and Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki against the Pink Bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella

Insecticidal activity and sublethal effects of white kidney bean and soybean lectins compared to Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki were evaluated against pink bollworm (PBW), Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders). The in vivo effects of these lectins on the total proteases and αamylase activities of PBW were also carried out. Results revealed that, B. thuringiensis (LC50 = 61.7 and 36.1 μg / g diet) was approximately 4.7 and 4.8 times more toxic than kidney bean lectins (LC50 = 289.2 and 175.0 μg / g diet) and 2.2 times more toxic than soybean lectins (LC50 = 134.3 and 81.2 μg / g diet) after 5 and 6 days of treatment on the 2 instar larvae. The LC25 equivalent concentration of B. thuringiensis and soybean lectins achieved the highest reduction of larval weight (11.9 and 13.0 mg / larva compared to 27.1 mg / larva in control) after 9 days of treatment. While kidney bean and soybean lectins at LC10 and LC25 increased the average time to pupation of PBW, B. thuringiensis at LC25 decreased the average time to pupation compared to control. All treatments significantly decreased the pupal mean weight and adult emergence rates compared to control. Kidney bean lectins, soybean lectins and B. thuringiensis at LC25 reduced the average number of eggs laid / female (fecundity) to 35.2, 31.5 and 34.5, respectively, compared to 89.0 in control. In addition, %egg hatch (fertility) significantly decreased to 53.8, 51.7 and 49.1% in kidney bean lectins, soybean lectins and B. thuringiensis LC25 treatments compared to 93.0% in control. Kidney bean and soybean lectins inhibited the activity of total proteases and α-amylase. Results of the present study suggest that kidney bean and soybean lectins can be used as suitable alternatives for B. thuringiensis in integrated management programs of pink bollworm.
The Effect of Aerobic Continuous Training on Myonectin, Insulin Resistance and Liver Enzymes in Rats with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Background. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is the most common reason of liver disorders that can be controlled by dieting and regular physical activity. Objectives. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of aerobic continuous training on serum levels of myonectin, insulin resistance and liver enzymes in rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Methods. Thirty-four male Wistar rats (6 8 weeks old) were randomly assigned into two groups: normal diet (N = 9) and high-fat diet (N = 25). Through 12-week high-fat diet, induction of fatty liver was performed. In order to confirm non-alcoholic fatty liver induction, seven rats fed with high-fat diet were tested. The 18 remaining rats were randomly assigned to two groups: high-fat diet plus sedentary activity (n = 9) and high-fat diet plus aerobic continuous training (n = 9). The aerobic group has performed running on a treadmill at the intensity of 50 60% VO2max, for eight weeks and five sessions per week. The results were analyzed by one-way ANOVA and Tukey’s post hoc tests at the statistical significance level of p<0.05. Results. The significant body weight increase induced by high-fat diet was controlled by aerobic continuous training (p<0.05). The serum levels of myonectin, insulin, glucose, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase enzymes and insulin resistance improved significantly after eight weeks of aerobic continuous training (p<0.05). Conclusion. It seems that aerobic continuous training can improve insulin resistance and liver enzymes by reducing serum myonectin levels in rats with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Prevalence and Anatomic Characteristics of Accessory Mental Foramen Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Views in an Iranian Population

Background: Determining the incidence and anatomic features of accessory mental foramen (AMF) in the Iranian population is of vital importance. This study investigated the prevalence and anatomic characteristics of AMF using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in a selected Iranian population. Methods: A total of 853 CBCT images from 440 women and 413 men were examined in this cross-sectional retrospective study. The images were evaluated by two independent observers using reconstructed 3-dimensional, cross-sectional, and panoramic views. Several parameters were assessed, including the location of AMF relative to mental foramen (MF), size and the point of canal bifurcations, and the distance between the main and accessory canals. Finally, statistical differences in the AMF prevalence in terms of gender and direction and its location were evaluated by the Mann-Whitney U test (P<0.05). Results: The prevalence of AMF was 10.55%, which was more frequently located in the posterior inferior area relative to the main MF, and its nerve was more frequently originated from the anterior loop (P=0.001). There were no statistically significant differences in gender (P=0.26) and direction (P=0.4). The mean distance of AMF was 7.62 mm. The mean height of MF and the AMF vertical height were 13.65 mm and 52.12 mm in those with AMF on one side, respectively, and this difference was statistically significant (P=0.001). The sizes of the MF and AMF were 3.2 mm (large diameter), 2.3 mm (small diameter), and 1.4 mm (large diameter), and 1.1 mm (small diameter), respectively. Conclusions: Based on the findings of the present study, the prevalence of AMF according to hemi-mandibular was 5.80% in the selected Iranian population. Thus, AMF might branch from any section of the inferior alveolar nerve and the mandibular canal.