Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Developmental Outcomes of Children Born to Parental Substance Abusers Supported by Local Counselling Centres for Psychotropic Substance Abusers in Hong Kong

The Developmental Outcomes of Children Born to Parental Substance Abusers Supported by Local Counselling Centres for Psychotropic Substance Abusers in Kong. Journal of Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health 6 (2022): 145-154. Abstract Background: Even though the harmful influences of parental substance abuse on children have been well studied globally, statistics on these children’s impacts in Hong Kong were not generally available. In this study, we aimed to assess the effects of drug-abusing parents on their children via a previous survey conducted at local drug treatment and rehabilitation centres in Hong Kong. Journal of Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health Methods: Data were collected from 124 previous surveys of substance abuse parents having children under the age of 12 using convenient sampling. The survey consisted of three domains, totalling 34 questions: basic information about the participants and their families, substance abuse experiences in the past six months, and the history of received services. Results: Substance abuse parents had a high wido-wed/divorced/separated rate and unemployment rate. They were less likely to take care of children by themselves, especially substance abuse fathers, 17.62 times than substance abuse mothers (p<0.001). A high proportion of children at primary school age (6-12) were diagnosed or suspected special education needs (SEN) cases, accounting for 13.3%. About 15% of children and their parents showed child abuse risk factors. Conclusions: The parental substance abuse and the family’s poor marital and financial conditions negatively affected the optimal care and good-enough parenting provision for children, leading to poor developmental outcomes and an increased risk of behaviour problems.
A Cancer Exercise Toolkit Developed Using Co-Design: Mixed Methods Study

Background Access to exercise therapy for cancer survivors is poor. Professional development to support exercise professionals in delivering these interventions is needed. Few online resources exist for exercise professionals to address this issue. Objective To develop and evaluate a freely available online toolkit to support exercise professionals working with cancer survivors. Methods A 2-phase, experience-based co-design approach was used to develop and evaluate the online toolkit. The two phases were as follows: 1) needs identification and co-design of resources and platform and 2) pilot evaluation. Four co-design workshops were conducted, transcribed, and thematically analyzed to identify key elements for the toolkit. For the pilot evaluation, a customized survey (the Determinants of Implementation Behavior Questionnaire) was distributed to exercise professionals at baseline and 3 months after launch of the online toolkit to determine its usability, utility, and effectiveness in improving their knowledge, confidence, and behavior. Results were reported as the median and interquartile range and changes were calculated using non-parametric tests. Website analytics described site usage after the initial evaluation. Results Twenty-five exercise professionals participated in co-designing 8 key elements of the online Cancer Exercise Toolkit: the homepage and pages for getting started, screening and safety, assessment, exercise prescription, education, locations, and resources. For the pilot evaluation, 277/320 respondents (87% of whom were physiotherapists) from 26 countries completed the survey at baseline, with 58 exercise professionals completing follow-up surveys at 3 months. Exercise professionals’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in delivering exercise therapy to cancer survivors increased 3 months after baseline (items 1, 6, and 8: median score 5, IQR 3 to 6) to follow-up (items 1 and 6: median score 6, IQR 5 to 6; item 8: median score 5, IQR 5 to 7; P<.001) on a 1 to 7 Likert scale. Most participants (35/44, 80%) agreed or strongly agreed they would recommend the toolkit to colleagues. In the 6 months following the pilot evaluation, the toolkit received an average of 866 views per month. Conclusions The co-designed online Cancer Exercise Toolkit was a useful resource for exercise professionals that may increase their knowledge, skills, and confidence in providing exercise therapy to cancer survivors.
Beyond habitat boundaries: Organic matter cycling requires a system‐wide approach for accurate blue carbon accounting

As coastal ecosystems become widely recognized for their capacity to sequester carbon (blue carbon), standard accounting methodologies for the generation of carbon credits are being developed. To ensure the applicability of these standards across blue carbon ecosystems, we investigated organic carbon provenance and burial in salt marshes and seagrass meadows of an arid, upwelling‐dominated Eastern Pacific lagoon. We found low carbon density in benthic sediments of Bahía de San Quintín (5.9 ± 0.5 mg C cm−3), only marginally higher in Zostera marina beds (6.9 ± 0.5 mg C cm−3), likely due to remineralization and hydrodynamically driven export of seagrass material, resulting in low carbon burial rates (4.5 ± 2.5 g C m−2 yr−1). Sediment organic carbon is mainly controlled by the fraction of fine sediment and its source is largely allochthonous, although sources differ spatially. Salt marshes at San Quintín derive 40% of their organic matter from autochthonous material and exhibit higher carbon burial rates (up to 414.7 ± 28.6 g C m−2 yr−1) and sediment carbon densities (32.0 ± 0.7 mg C cm−3) compared to benthic sediments. This study emphasizes the connectivity of blue carbon habitats with marsh plant detritus supplementing benthic carbon burial and incorporation of detrital eelgrass in marsh sediments. Our findings highlight the importance of allochthonous organic matter for carbon sequestration in blue carbon habitats, suggesting standard accounting practices that deduct allochthonous organic matter would miss the full potential for carbon burial.
The Effect of Combined Clove and Cinnamon extracts on Growth and Survival of Escherichia fergusonii and Salmonella typhimurium in milk pre and post fermentation

Ogwaro Elizabeth A. Dave J. Hill and Hazel Gibson. The Effect of Combined Clove and Cinnamon extracts on Growth and Survival of Escherichia fergusonii and Salmonella typhimurium in milk pre and post milk fermentation. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition 5 430-451. Abstract The antimicrobial activities of extracts of clove buds (CL) and cinnamon bark (CE) were investigated individually and in combination in fermenting and fermented full cream milk against Escherichia fergusonii and Salmonella typhimurium . Clove and cinnamon were extracted for their essential oils (EOs) and eugenol and cinnamaldehyde were the major components representing 60-80% of the total oils. Inhibitory Concentrations of 0.25% for both pathogens as follows: CL and CE at 0.25% each alone; 0.0625% CL/0.1875% CE; 0.125% CL/ 0.125% CE; and 0.1875% CL/0.0625% CE. When added at the start of fermentation at 25 o C, the CL and CE combinations inhibited the growth of E. fergusonii , and S. typhimurium , whereas at 37 o C and associated with more rapid and higher acidification, the CL and CE combinations showed a marked antimicrobial activity against both pathogens. In post fermentation inoculated milk, survival of E. fergusonii and S. typhimurium was reduced by all CL and/ or CE treatments and were undetectable in samples containing 0.0625% CE with 0.1875% CL and 0.1875% CE with 0.0625% CL within 48 to 72 h of storage. The extent of the effect was most marked in the samples fermented at 37 o C compared to 25 o C and related to the pH after fermentation of 4.2 ±0.2 and 5.0 ±0.2 respectively. The use of these extracts both during fermentation and storage have the potential to enhance the microbiological safety of these products.
PENGARUH KATALITIK KONVERTER TERHADAP INTENSITAS SUARA DAN KONSUMSI BAHAN BAKAR PADA MOTOR SEBARIS 4 SILINDER 4 LANGKAH 1500 CC KONVENSIONAL

Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh katalitik konverter terhadap intensitas suara dan konsumsi bahan bakar pada motor sebaris 4 silinder 4 langkah 1500 cc konvensional. Objek menggunakan mobil Toyota Kijang KF50 dengan perlakuan berupa variasi putaran rpm sebesar 1500, 2500, dan 3500 rpm serta penggunaan katalitik konverter (pakai dan tidak pakai). Data dianalisis statistik dengan uji Two-way Analysis of Variant (ANOVA) dengan taraf kepercayaan 95% (α = 0,05) didahului dengan uji normalitas data (Shapiro-wilk) dan uji homogenitas (Levene test). Hasil setelah dianalisis Two-way ANOVA menunjukkan bahwa katalitik konverter berpengaruh sinifikan terhadap intensitas suara dengan nilai 0,00 < 0,05 dan konsumsi bahan bakar senilai 0,00 < 0,05 pada motor sebaris 4 silinder 4 langkah 1500 cc konvensional. Hasil uji lanjut Tukey, perlakuan intensitas suara pada putaran mesin 1500 rpm menunjukkan pengaruh paling signifikan terhadap penurunan intensitas suara sebesar 77,075 dB dan konsumsi bahan bakar sebesar 76 mL.
The Effect of Revised Characterization Indices for N 2 Oa nd CO 2 in Life Cycle Assessment of Optical Fiber Networks - The Case of Ozone Depletion and Aquatic Acidification

The general trend for fixed broadband is that FTTx will overtake ADSL platforms and the number of FTTx subscribers is increasing exponentially. Moreover, it is likely that the ozone depletion potential (ODP) of dinitrogen oxide (N2O) and the aquatic acidification potential (AAP) of CO2 have been underestimated in LCA studies. The aim of this study is for the first time to assess the ODP and AAP of different FTTx network deployments in Italy adding the most recent characterization factors for N2 Oa nd CO 2 . A n LCA case study was conducted covering three FTTx deployments (FTTC is compared to FTTB and FTTH) for 10,000 homes during one year in Italy. The focus is primarily on ODP and AP results in different life cycle phases. The ODP results suggest, using 0.017 kg/kg instead of 0 kg/kg as CFC-11e factor for N2O, for the greenfield/high power customer premise equipment (CPE) scenario, that FTTB, FTTC, and FTTH all rises from around 80‐100 gram to around 600‐700 gram CFC-11e/year dominated by the use and deployment stages. For AAP, with 1.752 kg/kg as SO2e factor for CO2 instead of 0 kg/kg, the rise is from 5‐6 tons to 1,500‐1,800 tons SO2e/year. The weight of the use stage is increasing with these new characterization indices. For FTTC
Disgust sensitivity relates to attitudes toward gay men and lesbian women across 31 nations

Previous work has reported a relation between pathogen-avoidance motivations and prejudice toward various social groups, including gay men and lesbian women. It is currently unknown whether this association is present across cultures, or specific to North America. Analyses of survey data from adult heterosexuals (N = 11,200) from 31 countries showed a small relation between pathogen disgust sensitivity (an individual-difference measure of pathogen-avoidance motivations) and measures of antigay attitudes. Analyses also showed that pathogen disgust sensitivity relates not only to antipathy toward gay men and lesbians, but also to negativity toward other groups, in particular those associated with violations of traditional sexual norms (e.g., prostitutes). These results suggest that the association between pathogen-avoidance motivations and antigay attitudes is relatively stable across cultures and is a manifestation of a more general relation between pathogen-avoidance motivations and prejudice towards groups associated with sexual norm violations.
Political Advertisement and Voter Behaviour during the 2019 Presidential Election in South-South Region of Nigeria

The debate on the influence of political advertisements is an ongoing one. It has been argued that political messages advertised during elections tends to change voter choice and preference of candidates during an election while others show contrary findings to the question. This study attempts to lend a voice to the debate by investigating the impact of political advertisements in voter behaviour during the 2019 general elections in South-South region of Nigeria. The study reports data from a paper-based survey (N=400) of voters in the South-South region of Nigeria. Findings uncovered that a substantial number of voters in South-South region of Nigeria were exposed to newspapers political advertisements during the 2019 presidential elections in Nigeria. Data further demonstrate that voters who reported to have been motivated to vote due to issues advertised in the newspapers by the two political parties (PDP and APC) were married, civil servants and those who factored the advertised issues in their preference for a political candidate. The study concludes that the media played an agenda setting role during the 2019 presidential election campaigns.
A Scenario Analysis of the Potential Effects of Decarbonization on the Profitability of the Energy-Intensive and Natural-Resource-Based Industries

The decarbonization of the energy-intensive and natural-resourced-based industries is associated with large economic costs. In this paper, I explore how decarbonization may affect the profitability and market value of these industries and their ability to attract capital to fund their decarbonization. I also discuss the possibility of compensating for the investment costs through higher prices and enhanced productivity. I answer these questions using scenario analysis with a focus on the industries in the European Union and the United States. I find that the effects on profitability are likely to be modest despite relatively high investment costs.
Epipelic diatom diversity as a bioindicator in River Aturukuku, Eastern Uganda

ABSTRACT Background Despite their key ecological functions and application in biomonitoring, little is known about the algal flora in Uganda, especially those of lotic systems. Aim This study related the community composition of the epipelic diatoms to environmental variables to establish the influence of rural and urban activities on water quality and on the biota on spatial and seasonal scales along River Aturukuku in Eastern Uganda. Methods Epipelic diatoms and selected environmental variables were compared among sites: two urban, a reference site upstream, and a site downstream from the urban area, spanning the dry and wet seasons from February to October, 2018. Results Total phosphorus and nitrogen concentrations were above the natural threshold in the river. The diatom species such as Gyrosigma attenuatum and Placoneis gastrum, tolerant of pollution, dominated in the river. Total phosphorus, pH, temperature, and bottom substrates were most related to the composition of the diatom communities. The abundances of P. gastrum and Sellaphora nyassensis correlated with increased pH at the urban sewage effluent, suggesting that they are potential indicators of this kind of polluted environment. Conclusions: The study provides baseline information on diatom community, and is relevant for biomonitoring and biodiversity conservation in Uganda and other tropical countries.
Assessment of Sports Sponsorship Activities of Global System Mobile (MTN) Communication Company in Nigeria

This study was designed to determine the assessment of Sports Sponsorship activities of MTN Communication Company in Nigeria. Objectives, research questions and corresponding hypotheses were used for the study. The research design used for the study is a survey research method, while the target population comprised of seventy (70) respondents were purposively selected and used as sample for the study. The instrument used for the study is a questionnaire to obtain relevant information of the respondents. Data collected were analyzed using chi-square to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance using SPSS version 16. Result showed that a significant difference existed in the activities of MTN when compared to other communication companies such as Globacom and Airtel. It was recommended among others that global system of mobile (GSM) communication companies (MTN) should focus on sponsorship of other sports e.g. aquatic sports and cricket sports in Nigeria.
Why crowdfunding? Understanding crowdfunding and the marketing roots of this fundraising model in Turkey

The widespread use of the Internet and Web 2.0 emergence have promoted crowdfunding worldwide. In particular, crowdfunding exhibits significant growth potential in developing countries. It also constitutes a novel investment and financing mode that overtakes funding institution capabilities by providing practical marketing tools. Despite its considerable progress reported in developed countries, the deployment of this multidisciplinary economic model remains limited and restricted in developing countries. Turkey represents a promising emerging market for crowdfunding activities with its recent regulations. The potential of such an economic model is subject to further awareness of the crowd and investors (especially entrepreneurs) of crowdfunding concepts. This paper provides a narrative review where the authors aim to survey, synthesize, and discuss crowdfunding as a marketing tool and its relevant principles. Specifically, it depicts the bases and objectives of crowdfunding activities. Moreover, it introduces the marketing foundations relevant to this funding model to motivate the use of crowdfunding in developing countries such as Turkey.
Trust and Communication Influence on Farm Performance for Paddy Farmers: A Study in Bangladesh

Farmers are currently moving toward business relationships and forming close ties with business partners in the supply chain. Close business ties reduce costs, enhance efficiency, improve profit, increase competitive advantage and build personal relationships. Utilizing strategic relationship elements such as trust and communication has significant importance for farmers and marketers. This study assessed the influence of trust and communication on farm performance of paddy farmers’ in Bangladesh. Data was collected through quantitative survey-based interviews with 356 farmers from the Mymensingh District, Bangladesh. Descriptive analysis was used to summarize the farmers’ demographic details and exchange relationship with their preferred paddy buyer. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that trust and communication contributed to promoting paddy farmers’ farm performance, especially profit, sales, and cash flow growth. The study findings offer farmers a basis for developing long-term business relationships by applying trust and communication to establish, maintain, and enhance farm performance.
Phylogenetic dependence of plant–soil feedback promotes rare species in a subtropical forest

Negative plant–soil feedback (PSF) has been widely considered to be a primary mechanism maintaining plant diversity. Previous studies have shown that rare species suffer stronger negative conspecific PSF than common species, but it remains unclear how rare species persist if they are more strongly self‐limited. Here, we used shade‐house and field experiments to test soil feedback effects of phylogenetically related species on seedling growth, with seven species of contrasting local abundance, in a subtropical forest, China. We quantified the PSF of conspecifics and heterospecifics and assessed the phylogenetic dependence of the feedback. Both experiments showed that although rare species suffered strong negative PSF in soils of conspecifics or phylogenetically close heterospecifics, no such feedback was found in the soils of phylogenetically distant heterospecifics. In contrast, common species had no or weak negative conspecific PSF but strong heterospecific soil PSF. Synthesis. The variation in the phylogenetically dependent PSF among rare and common species evidenced in this study ensures that rare species would grow well in the neighbourhood of phylogenetically distant heterospecifics but do poorly under their own or close relatives, while common species perform relatively well in their own neighbourhood but poorly in other's neighbourhood. This phylogenetically dependent PSF facilitates the rare–common species coexistence in communities.
Exploring the functional properties of PVP/PVA blend incorporated with non-stoichiometric SnS for optoelectronic devices

The functional properties of polyvinyl pyrrolidone/polyvinyl alcohol (PVP/PVA) blend incorporated with non-stoichiometric tin sulphide (SnS) have been explored for optoelectronic devices. PVP/PVA blend incorporated with non-stoichiometric Sn/S ratios (1:0.8–1:1.2) of 1.0 wt. % SnS were prepared by casting method. The effect of the non-stoichiometric Sn/S ratio of SnS on the structure, optical and photoluminescent (PL) properties of the composite was examined by Fourier transform infrared, UV-visible-NIR and photoluminescence spectrophotometers. The optical band gap energy decreases, while Urbach energy increases via SnS incorporation. The lattice dielectric constant is improved about three times, while the free carriers’ concentration to the effective mass is enhanced by one order of magnitude due to SnS1.2 incorporating. PL measurements reveal that PVP/PVA blends incorporated with SnS could emit spectra in the visible region. Designing the optical and photoluminescent properties of the PVP/PVA blend reveal their role in advanced optoelectronic devices.
Study on Malaria and Haemoglobin Interaction in Pregnant Women

Comparative observational study was carried out on the prevalence of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in General Hospital, Bori (GHB) and Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Port Harcourt (BMSH). Four hundred women were involved in this study of which two hundred per study location. Pregnant women with pyrexia of unknown origin, HIV and those on anti malarial drugs were excluded. Consents were obtained from participants and confidentiality upheld. Ethical approval was obtained from the ministry of health and from the selected health facilities. Sample collection was performed according to the recommended reference guideline for phlebotomy. Collected samples were used to assay for Haemoglobin using cyanomethamoglobin method, and malaria parasite using the Giemsa staining technique. Statistical analysis was performed for percentage, frequency, for descriptive statistics and inferences deduced at p-value=0.05. All statistical analyses were performed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Questionnaires were issued to obtain their demographic data. The prevalence of malaria was high among pregnant women with haemoglobin level 8.0–10.9g/dl from BMSH (17.9%) and GHB (35.9%). Infection was not dependent on locality at P-value < 0.05. Awareness of malaria in pregnancy should be supported. Anaemia in pregnancy should be treated and comorbidity of malaria and anaemia in pregnancy should be handled with urgency.