Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Bovine colostrum: benefits for the human respiratory system and potential contributions for clinical management of COVID-19

ABSTRACT This review aimed to gather information about the biological effects of bovine colostrum (BC) supplementation for improving the respiratory health in humans and the potential role of bioactive molecules from BC as adjunctive therapy for SARS-CoV-2 infection (Coronavirus Disease 2019 – COVID-19). Several studies have shown that BC supplementation is effective against infections and respiratory allergies, as well as in attenuating immunosuppression caused by intense exercise in high-performance athletes. The major immune system modulation proteins present in BC are immunoglobulins, lactoferrin and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β). Studies have revealed that lactoferrin is effective in combating SARS-CoV-2. Hyperimmune colostrum may constitute an alternative way to produce specific antibodies against COVID-19. Based on the immune system boosting ability as well as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antiviral/antibacterial activities, we suggest that well designed, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter clinical trials should be done to verify the safety and effectiveness of BC supplements against SARS-CoV-2 infection. GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
MOODLE Platform Evaluation in the Light of E-Learning Sites Standards from the Point of View of College of Basic Education Students in The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in Kuwait

The Study aimed at MOODLE platform evaluating educational website standards through the student's viewpoints who study in the Faculty of Basic Education in the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in Kuwait. The study used the descriptive survey method. To evaluate MOODLE educational platform, the researchers developed a list of standards consisted of (30) items divided into five domains. The randomly selected study sample consisted of (392) students. The results showed that the evaluation of MOODLE educational platform in light of E-learning sites standards came with a medium degree, they are available to an acceptable degree, and the mean of the tool as a whole was (3.55) by 71%, and the domains rank in order were; the domain of vitality came first with a mean of (3.75) by 74%, while the educational value domain came second with (3.70) by 74%. In contrast, the content domain came third with a mean of (3.48) by 69.6%, while the usage characteristics domain came with (3.47) by 69.4%, where the usage domain came last with a mean of (3.46) by 69.2%. Results also revealed no statistically significant differences (a = 0.05) attributed to the effect of Gender in all domains and the full degree.
Exploring the Relationship Between Locus of Control and Financial Behavior of Accounting Student from The Social Construction Theory Approach

This research examines the effect of locus control on financial literacy, including financial attitude, financial behavior, and financial self-efficacy. This study used a survey method by sending a questionnaire to the respondent through an enumerator. This study uses a sample, namely students of the accounting study program in Surabaya, Indonesia. A total of 159 questionnaires were processed from distributing 250 questionnaires randomly. This study uses the Partial Least Square data analysis. The result shows that locus of control affects financial attitude, financial behavior, and financial self-efficacy. Financial behavior increases when the respondents show excellent financial knowledge behavior and believe that they can manage for their finances. This investigation confirms that locus of control affects financial behavior. Meaning the role of locus of control is very important to increase financial behavior. This study also found that locus of control can contribute to the theory of social construction. Moreover, social construction theory can predict how individuals act to improve their financial behavior. Received: 15 October 2020 / Accepted: 19 December 2020/ Published: 5 March 2021
Exploring the Experiences of Four Men Living with Involuntary Childlessness in Midlife

Abstract While considerable research has focused on medicalized infertility for women living with involuntary childlessness, far less attention has been placed on men. This exploratory study focuses on four British men using data collected through semi-structured interviews. The data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis, and four over-arching themes emerged: personal impact of loss; losing interpersonal connections; turning loss into inner strength; and reforming identity through nurturing relationships. The findings highlight the men’s grief over their loss and the meaning-making to their everyday lives, adding experiential understanding helpful for health professionals and researchers.
Heads of Departments Leadership Styles, Work Climate and Organizational Commitment Enhance the Job Performance of University Lecturers

For survival in the environment and increase organizational success it is mandatory for any organization to focus on enhancing employees’ job performance. The main objective of this study was to determine the correlation of leadership styles, work climate and organizational commitment with job performance. The public universities lecturers were selected as population of the study while 339 lecturers were administered as a sample for this study through stratified random sampling technique. Data was collected by using standardized questionnaire through survey method. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS-25) was adopted to analyse the data according to the proposed hypothesis. It was concluded that the constructs such as; leadership styles, work climate and organizational commitment are the predictor to boostjob performance of lecturers.
Piping plovers demonstrate regional differences in nesting habitat selection patterns along the U.S. Atlantic coast

Habitat studies that encompass a large portion of a species’ geographic distribution can explain characteristics that are either consistent or variable, further informing inference from more localized studies and improving management successes throughout the range. We identified landscape characteristics at Piping Plover nests at 21 sites distributed from Massachusetts to North Carolina and compared habitat selection patterns among the three designated U.S. recovery units (New England, New York–New Jersey, and Southern). Geomorphic setting, substrate type, and vegetation type and density were determined in situ at 928 Piping Plover nests (hereafter, used resource units) and 641 random points (available resource units). Elevation, beach width, Euclidean distance to ocean shoreline, and least-cost path distance to low-energy shorelines with moist substrates (commonly used as foraging habitat) were associated with used and available resource units using remotely sensed spatial data. We evaluated multivariate differences in habitat selection patterns by comparing recovery unit-specific Bayesian networks. We then further explored individual variables that drove disparities among Bayesian networks using resource selection ratios for categorical variables and Welch’s unequal variances t-tests for continuous variables. We found that relationships among variables and their connections to habitat selection were similar among recovery units, as seen in commonalities in Bayesian network structures. Furthermore, nesting Piping Plovers consistently selected mixed sand and shell, gravel, or cobble substrates as well as areas with sparse or no vegetation, irrespective of recovery unit. However, we observed significant differences among recovery units in the elevations, distances to ocean, and distances to low-energy shorelines of used resource units. Birds also exhibited increased selectivity for overwash habitats and for areas with access to low-energy shorelines along a latitudinal gradient from north to south. These results have important implications for conservation and management, including assessment of shoreline stabilization and habitat restoration planning as well as forecasting effects of climate change.
Identification of critical capacity building challenges in public-private partnerships (PPPs) projects: the case of Tanzania

Abstract This study investigates and ranks the critical capacity building challenges (CBC) impacting the Tanzanian public–private partnerships (PPPs) projects. The strength of interactions between CBC is established, with practical solution proposals offered and benchmarked with previous studies. A total of 8 CBC were identified from a scoping review. Data was then collected from 81 PPP practitioners, and subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. The results demonstrated a disparity of ranking of the 8 CBC among those with and without PPP experience, with the most highly ranked 4 CBC identified as ‘limited local people with experience’, ‘lack of resources’; ‘lack of successful PPP projects’, and ‘lack of permanent PPP trainers’. The least ranked was ‘lack of political will for promoting PPPs’. Strong and positive correlation between ‘inadequate qualifications’ and ‘lack of hands-on training’ was established. Suggested solutions were broadly classified in the following four categories: (1) Training and education; (2) Benchmarking and lessons learnt; (3) Knowledge transfer and experience sharing; and (4) Institutional reforms; and supportive enabling environments. The results of this study foster better understanding of the facets of capacity building, provides PPP stakeholders with solutions for mitigating and addressing the challenges during the PPP project lifecycle.
Optimization of refueling times in fast neutron reactors

The importance of solving issues of increasing energy efficiency and energy saving for the development of the Russian economy was emphasized. The main directions of increasing the energy efficiency of the nuclear power industry (increasing the efficiency of using primary fuel and reducing the shutdown time of the power unit for repair and reloading of nuclear fuel) are highlighted. The importance of route optimization in solving applied problems of nuclear power is updated, in particular, in minimizing the time of nuclear fuel reloading, increasing the utilization factor of the installed capacity of NPP power units. The necessity of periodic reloading of nuclear fuel in reactors has been substantiated. The features of nuclear fuel reloading in thermal and fast neutron reactors are presented. The necessity of using in fast neutron reactors a system for guiding a capture on a fuel assembly using eccentrically located rotary plugs is substantiated. The necessity and importance of optimization of the process of guidance and movement of the overload mechanism in order to reduce the time to stop the power unit is shown. Mathematical models for the mechanisms of reloading fuel assemblies have been built. Time-optimal algorithms for the operation of overload mechanisms with two and three rotating plugs are proposed.
Reassessing second language reading comprehension: Insights from the psycholinguistics notion of sentence processing

Theories and practices in second language reading pedagogy often overlook the sentence processing description from the psycholinguistics perspective. Second language reading comprehension is easily associated with vocabulary learning or discourse strategy. Yet, such activities can lead to an unnatural way of reading such as translating vocabularies or pointing out information as required. Meanwhile the authentic way of reading should encourage a natural stream of ideas to be interpreted from sentence to sentence. As suggested by the sentence processing notion from the psycholinguistics point of view, syntax appears to be the key to effective and authentic reading as opposed to the general belief of semantic or discourse information being the primary concern. This article argues that understanding the architecture of sentence processing, with syntactic parsing at the core of the underlying mechanism, can offer insights into the second language reading pedagogy. The concepts of syntactic parsing, reanalysis, and sentence processing models are described to give the idea of how sentence processing works. Additionally, a critical review on the differences between L1 and L2 sentence processing is presented considering the recent debate on individual differences as significant indicators of nativelike L2 sentence processing. Lastly, implications for the L2 reading pedagogy and potential implementation in instructional setting are discussed.
Enhancing empathy in preschoolers: a comparison of social and emotional learning approaches

ABSTRACT Objective: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is at the heart of preschool education. Although there are many SEL programmes to guide early childhood teachers’ practice, seldom has empathy been a focus for teaching or assessment. Method: This study examined methods to teach empathy in the early years and investigated skills that promote its development. Sixty-nine preschoolers (M = 54 months) participated in either the manualized COPE-Resilience programme (n = 35) or alternative experiential SEL programme (n = 34) over six-weeks to enhance empathy, prosocial behaviour and coping. Results: Preschoolers, who were rated as more prosocial and used more positive coping strategies by their teachers, were also found to be more empathic. The COPE-Resilience group showed more significant improvements in prosocial behaviour (ηp 2 = 16) and positive coping (ηp 2 =.25) following the intervention. Conclusion: Evidence of the consolidation of empathic understanding was found in the preschoolers’ artwork and teacher interviews. Implications for future research in preschool empathy programs are discussed.
Moving-bed biofilm reactor combined with three-dimensional electrochemical pretreatment (MBBR–3DE) for 2,4-D herbicide treatment: application for real wastewater, improvement of biodegradability

2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is a herbicide that is considered as a carcinogenic and highly toxic contaminant, and due to its biological and chemical stability, its degradation is very difficult. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate a hybrid system's efficiency of three-dimensional electrochemical (3DE) process and a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) in removing 2,4-D herbicides from aqueous solutions. In this experimental study, the electrochemical degradation of 2,4-D herbicide in a 3DE process with a G/β-PbO2 anode was first investigated as a pretreatment process. Then, in the post-treatment stage, MBBR with continuous flow was used. The amount of aeration in the MBBR reactor was 4 L min−1, and the amount of dissolved oxygen (DO) was in the range of 3–5 mg L−1. The effect of various parameters such as hydraulic retention time (HRT) and filling ratio were investigated. The amount of sewage injection was set between 0.001–0.004 L min−1. Routine microbiological biochemical tests were used to detect bacteria. BOD5/COD, COD/TOC, AOS, and COS ratio parameters were used to determine the biodegradability of 2.4-D due to the effluent of the 3DE process. The results showed that with increasing current density, decreasing pH, decreasing herbicide concentration and increasing electrolysis time, the herbicide degradation efficiency increased by 3DE pretreatment process. Based on the results of MBBR post-treatment process efficiency, with increasing HRT and filling ratio, the herbicide removal efficiency increased. According to the results, the highest removal efficiencies of 2,4-D and COD herbicides were obtained during HRT of 24 h, and the filling ratio of 70% were 97.33% and 88.95%, respectively. The consortium of 2,4-D degrading bacteria identified in this study included E. coli, Enterobacter spp. , Bacillus spp. , Alcaligenes spp. , Proteus spp. , Acinetobacter spp. , Pseudomonas spp. , Arthrobacter, and Brevundimonas vesicularis. In the MBBR biological process, the reaction kinetics followed the Grau second-order model (R2 = 0.98). In general, the results showed that the combined process of 3DE with G/β-PbO2 anode and MBBR biological process has relatively high efficiency in 2,4-D herbicide degradation and can be used as a suitable complementary treatment method in wastewater containing non-degradable compounds such as phenoxy herbicides, e.g., 2,4-D should be used.
Crystal structure of P21/m ferromagnesian amphibole and the role of cation ordering and composition in the P21/m-C2/m transition in cummingtonite

Abstract We report structure refinements of three ferromagnesian cummingtonite crystals with Mg/(Mg + Fe) ≈ 0.63. An unheated crystal with XM4Mg= 0.051 has C2/m symmetry,but crystals heat treated at 600 and 700°C, with XM4Mg = 0.167 and 0.237, respectively, have P21/m symmetry. In P21/m cummingtonite from this study and from Hirschmann et ai. (1994), the A silicate chain is S rotated and the B chain is 0 rotated. This differs from the structure of P2, /m manganoan cummingtonite, in which both A and Bchains are 0 rotated (Papike et aI., 1969). Documented in nature for the first time, the S-rotated silicate chains in amphibole suggest that, like the P21/c to C2/c phase transition in clinopyroxene, the change of the A-chain configuration from S to 0 rotation is intrinsic to the P21/m to C2/m transformation in ferromagnesian cummingtonite. Documentation of different space groups for magnesio-cummingtonite crystals that differ only in site occupancies confirms that the M4-site population controls the relative stabilities of the C2/m and P21/m phases and places limits on the tolerance of the C2/m structure for Mg on the M4 site. At room temperature, ferromagnesian cummingtonite with XM4Mg > 0.15 ± 0.02 has P21/m symmetry. In the P21/m structure, the separation between M4-O6A and M4-O6B and between M4-O5A and M4-O5B bond distances increases with increasing Mg content, as does the kinking angle (O5-O6-O5) of the A and B chains. Structural distortions away from C2/m symmetry, particularly in the configuration of the A chain, are greater for Fe-bearing cummingtonite than for Mn-bearing varieties at similar Mg concentration, indicating that for a given Mg content, ferromagnesian amphibole is more stable in the P21/m structure than manganoan amphibole.
Maternal, foetal and child consequences of immunosuppressive drugs during pregnancy in women with organ transplant: a review

Although pregnancy remains exceptional in women after heart, liver or lung transplant, obstetricians and nephrologists are regularly confronted with pregnancy in renal transplant recipients. National and international registries have described the epidemiology of maternal, foetal and neonatal complications, and transplantation societies have published recommendations on the monitoring of these high-risk pregnancies. In this review, we summarize the existing data on maternal and foetal complications of pregnancies in women after renal transplant, especially the management of immunosuppression. We also describe the few available data on the middle- and long-term outcomes of their children who were exposed in utero to immunosuppressive drugs.
Extraction of Flavonoids from Corn Silk and Biological Activities In Vitro

When harvesting corn, corn silk was discarded as waste, including the compounds isolated and identified from corn silk such as flavonoids, sterols, alkaloids, polysaccharides, organic acids, volatile oils, trace elements, and multivitamins. It not only pollutes the environment but also wastes resources. In this paper, extraction methods commonly used for extracting flavonoids from corn silk were reviewed, such as reagent method, enzymatic method, microwave, supercritical CO2 extraction, ultrasonic, and microwave-assisted ultrasonic. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and have application value in scavenging free radicals, inhibiting bacteria, and regulating blood lipids. The in vitro biological activities of flavonoids from corn silk extracted by different extraction methods were also compared.
Well-Being Perception During COVID-19 Pandemic in Healthy Adolescents: Evidence From the Avatar Study

Background COVID-19 pandemic provided an extraordinary and naturalistic context to observe young people’s psychosocial profile and to study how a condition of environmental deprivation and lack of direct social contact, affect the well-being and health status of adolescents. The current study explored whether the COVID-19 outbreak changes, in the short term, the acute well-being perception in adolescents, as measured by a Personalised Well-being Index (PWBI) and the four components affecting health (i.e. lifestyle habits, social context, emotional status, mental skills), in a sample of early adolescent students. Methods Data were collected in 1019 adolescents (boys 48.3%, mean age 12.53 ± 1.25), at the beginning of school year (Baseline Condition, BC) as part of the AVATAR project and during the Italian lockdown phase (LP) using online questionnaire. Results During COVID-19 quarantine, adolescents showed a lower PWBI (p = 0.000) as compared to the baseline conditions. Considering the four health-related well-being components, lifestyle habits (p = 0.000), social context (p = 0.000), and emotional status (p = 0.000), showed significantly lower values during lockdown phase than baseline ones. However, mental skills, in LP, displayed a significant increase as compared to pre-COVID conditions (p = 0.000). Conclusions In this study, we have provided data on the personalised well-being index and the different components affecting health in adolescents during the COVID-19 lockdown, showing a general decreased in well-being perception, expressed in the lifestyle habits, social, and emotional components, demonstrating detrimental effects in the first phase of quarantine on adolescents’psychosocial profile. Our result shed new light on adolescence as a crucial period of risk behaviour, especially when social support is lacking.
Baseball performance via the lens of anthropometric testing, fitness metrics, and statistics: a longitudinal cross-sectional study

Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Background: Anthropometric testing (AT) and fitness metrics (FM) are contributing factors for success in sports. Limited evidence exists regarding longitudinal baseball AT or FM roles on baseball performance statistics (PS). AT, FM, and PS associations were examined for 5 yr to create a performance model. Methods: Eighty collegiate Division I players participated in this study. Height, mass, and body fat percentage (BF%) were selected as AT variables of interest. Grip strength (GS), one repetition maximum squat (1RMSQ), and vertical-jump height were selected for FM. Batting average percentage (AVG), slugging percentage (SLG), on-base percentage (OBP) baseball statistics were selected as offensive PS. Earned run average (ERA), batting average against percentage (B/AVG), and strike-out per innings pitched for 9 innings (SO/IP)*9 were selected for defensive PS. Results: Offensive (r=−0.15, P<0.005; rs=−0.17, P<0.001) and defensive (r=−0.253, P<0.001; rs=−0.314, P<0.001) statistics correlated with BF%. Offensive (r=0.26, P<0.001; rs=0.43, P<0.001) and defensive (r=0.39, P<0.001) statistics correlated with GS. Offensive (r=0.26, P<0.001; rs=0.43, P<0.001) and defensive (r=0.27, P<0.001) statistics correlated with 1RMSQ. Offensive statistics AVG (R2=0.48) and SLG (R2=0.46) were explained by 1RMSQ. For defensive statistics, 1RMSQ was the best fit for (SO/IP)*9 (R2=0.43) and B/AVG (R2=0.52), and GS was the best fit for ERA (R2=0.39). Squat and time interaction for B/AVG was significant (P=0.04). Conclusions: Baseball PS are associated with 1RMSQ and GS. Time moderates the effect of squat training on B/AVG. Pitchers need to include squats to lower their B/AVG. Coaches may focus on improving such FM variables and consider the time effect on selected FM that may affect PS. Level of Evidence: Level IV