Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Authentic Leadership and Job Insecurity on Turnover Intention:

This research aimed to determine the effect of authentic leadership and job insecurity on turnover intention. Turnover intention still becomes one of the issues in public service organisations. Despite the fact that Indonesian employees in public organizations are more stable than their business counterparts, many employees develop the intention to quit their job as public service providers. This study recruited 231 employees from public organisations in Indonesia (hospitals, schools, et cetera.), with 87 males (38%) and 144 females (62%). The participants' average age is 32.39 (SD = 13.37), they have 10 years of service (SD = 10.52), and the most recent education is a diploma and/or bachelor's degree (64%). Hierarchical multiple regression was used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that job insecurity affected turnover intention, while authentic leadership had no effect. According to the study's findings, employees of public organisations who feel comfortable at work are likelier to stay and have a low desire to quit. Therefore, public organisations must pay attention to factors that may lead to job insecurity for employees to survive.
A Developmental Approach for Infusing Career Issues in an Undergraduate Psychology Curriculum

A total of 306 students participated in a practicum/internship (P/I) program. Retention and employment outcomes suggest that students are likely to continue at the university after being exposed to career issues in beginning psychology courses and they are likely to obtain employment in ending psychology courses. Students also made improvements in their racial-cultural identity development, racial, cultural, and social justice attitudes, and problem-solving, civic responsibility, and community engagement skills from the beginning to the end of the program. Sixty-eight percent of students evaluated the course as challenging and 54% of them felt prepared to transition to the workforce or graduate school by the end of the program. Field supervisors also made favorable appraisals of student work performances. Implications for infusing career issues in beginning, middle, and ending courses in an undergraduate liberal arts curriculum are discussed.
Observational Appearance and Spectrum of Black-Hole Winds with Supercritical Accretion Disks

We examine the observational appearance and expected spectra of an optically thick, spherically symmetric, relativistic wind (a black-hole wind), blowing off from the central region of a geometrically thick supercritical accretion disk. Due to the relativistic limb-darkening (center-brightening) effect as well as the usual Doppler boost, the black-hole wind becomes luminous as the wind speed increases. We found that the spectra of the black-hole wind is somewhat similar to a blackbody one, while the spectra of a naked supercritical accretion disk is known to have a flat spectral energy distribution (SED) when viewing from the pole-on direction. In the case of a black-hole wind with a supercritical accretion disk, the spectra generally becomes a hybrid type, but we found that in almost all cases the characteristic flat SED of a supercritical disk disappears. That is, when the speed of the wind gas is low, the apparent photosphere of the black-hole wind becomes larger than the supercritical region. In this case the spectra of a black-hole wind dominates. As the wind speed increases, the apparent photosphere shrinks and the spectra of the disk emergent. However, when the wind speed becomes sufficiently high, the inner part of the naked supercritical disk is not seen, even if the inclination angle is small.
Metastatic Testicular Cancer Patient with Synchronous Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Presented with Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Case Report

Testicular cancer is a curable oncologic disease of males mostly aged 15-44 years. Most of the patients are successfully treated with radical orchiectomy. However, a delayed presentation may lead to a dismal prognosis. There are several risk factors including cryptorchidism, a first-degree relative with testicular cancer, hypospadias, childhood inguinal hernia, and military pollutant exposure, among others. The distant metastasis of testicular carcinoma to the lung, liver, and brain are widely described. We present a unique case of a 28-year-old male who presented with gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Later, it was discovered that he had a metastatic testicular carcinoma synchronous with an oral squamous cell carcinoma. Metastasis was detected by imaging including X-ray, computerized tomography (CT) of the chest, abdomen, and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The presence of two primary cancers concurrently is rare and indicates a poor prognosis. Because of the absence of risk factors in this patient, he was thought to be potentially exposed to depleted uranium from warfare due to his residence in Iraq. Markedly raised beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (b-HCG) titers indicate a possible nonseminomatous type; however, the exact type is unknown as the patient declined fine needle aspiration (FNA)/biopsy and orchiectomy. This case focuses on the atypical presentation and the importance of when to seek medical attention, as a delayed presentation can lead to a poor prognosis. Moreover, it heightens awareness that other malignancies may occur concurrently. As well as to emphasize on means that can be used to educate high-risk groups.
Effects of the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Assault-Related Head Injury in Melbourne: A Retrospective Study

Assault is the leading preventable cause of death, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and associated mental health problems. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on patterns of interpersonal violence across the world. In this retrospective cross-sectional study, we analysed medical records of 1232 assault victims (domestic violence: 111, random assault: 900, prison assault: 221) with head injuries who presented to the emergency department (ED) at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, a city with one of the longest and most severe COVID-19 restrictions worldwide. We examined changes in prevalence in the assault group overall and in domestic violence, random assault, and prison assault victims, comparing data from 19.5 months before and after the first day of COVID-19 restrictions in Melbourne. Moreover, we investigated differences driven by demographic factors (Who: age group, sex, and nationality) and clinical variables (Where: assault location, and When: time of arrival to the ED and time from moment of injury until presentation at ED). Descriptive statistics and chi-square analyses were performed. We found the COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected the Where of assault-related TBI, with a shift in the location of assaults from the street to the home, and the increase at home being driven by random assaults on middle-aged adults. Overall, we observed that 86% of the random assault cases were males, whereas 74% of the domestic assault cases were females. Meanwhile, nearly half (44%) of the random assault victims reported alcohol consumption versus a fifth (20%) of domestic violence victims. These findings will have direct implications for developing screening tools and better preventive and ameliorative interventions to manage the sequelae of assault TBI, particularly in the context of future large-scale health crises or emergencies.
Dipoles at rest

In a world populated by magnetic monopoles (as well as ordinary electric charges), there are two kinds of electric dipoles: those due to separated electric charges, and those due to current loops of magnetic charge. Similarly, there are two kinds of magnetic dipoles: those due to separated magnetic monopoles, and those due to electric current loops. This paper derives the potentials and fields of each of the four dipole species, and calculates the force, torque, energy, momentum, and angular momentum of each type, when placed (at rest) in a static external field (which may itself be produced by electric charges and currents, magnetic charges and currents, or all of these). Some implications and applications of the various results are discussed.
Neuromodulation in patients with refractory angina pectoris: a review

Abstract The number of patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who have persisting angina pectoris despite optimal medical treatment known as refractory angina pectoris (RAP) is growing. Current estimates indicate that 5–10% of patients with stable CAD have RAP. In absolute numbers, there are 50 000–100 000 new cases of RAP each year in the USA and 30 000–50 000 new cases each year in Europe. The term RAP was formulated in 2002. RAP is defined as a chronic disease (more than 3 months) characterized by diffuse CAD in the presence of proven ischaemia which is not amendable to a combination of medical therapy, angioplasty, or coronary bypass surgery. There are currently few treatment options for patients with RAP. One such last-resort treatment option is spinal cord stimulation (SCS) with a Class of recommendation IIB, level of evidence B in the 2019 European Society of Cardiology guidelines for the diagnosis and management of chronic coronary syndromes. The aim of this review is to give an overview of neuromodulation as treatment modality for patients with RAP. A comprehensive overview is given on the history, proposed mechanism of action, safety, efficacy, and current use of SCS.
Role of Nitric Oxide-Derived Metabolites in Reactions of Methylglyoxal with Lysine and Lysine-Rich Protein Leghemoglobin

Carbonyl stress occurs when reactive carbonyl compounds (RCC), such as reducing sugars, dicarbonyls etc., accumulate in the organism. The interaction of RCC carbonyl groups with amino groups of molecules is called the Maillard reaction. One of the most active RCCs is α-dicarbonyl methylglyoxal (MG) that modifies biomolecules forming non-enzymatic glycation products. Organic free radicals are formed in the reaction between MG and lysine or Nα-acetyllysine. S-nitrosothiols and nitric oxide (•NO) donor PAPA NONOate increased the yield of organic free radical intermediates, while other •NO-derived metabolites, namely, nitroxyl anion and dinitrosyl iron complexes (DNICs) decreased it. At the late stages of the Maillard reaction, S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) also inhibited the formation of glycation end products (AGEs). The formation of a new type of DNICs, bound with Maillard reaction products, was found. The results obtained were used to explain the glycation features of legume hemoglobin—leghemoglobin (Lb), which is a lysine-rich protein. In Lb, lysine residues can form fluorescent cross-linked AGEs, and •NO-derived metabolites slow down their formation. The knowledge of these processes can be used to increase the stability of Lb. It can help in better understanding the impact of stress factors on legume plants and contribute to the production of recombinant Lb for biotechnology.
Wavelet analysis of the variable Chandler wobble

We develop a new wavelet analysis technique, namely wavelet amplitude‐period spectrum (WAPS) to study the variations of the Chandler wobble (CW). The variable period and amplitude of the CW during 1900–1990 are quantified by using the WAPS technique. We show that the double‐frequency spectrum of the CW is related to the large variation in its period with respect to time. We find that amplitude and period of the CW clearly fit exponential laws during 1912–1928 and 1936–1948, corresponding to the strong damping and the strong excitation respectively. Our study suggests that the excitation and damping of the CW might well be in an equilibrium status during 1962–1990.
Closed-form solution of the potential flow in a contracted flume

The potential flow upstream from a contraction in a rectangular flume is analysed. In order to calculate the potential function, the flow is considered as the superposition of sinks uniformly distributed in the contraction. The effect of boundaries is taken into account by introducing virtual sinks. The calculation is performed in the complex plane and provides a closed-form solution of the complex potential function. As an illustration, the effect of contraction size and position is analysed, and the solution is compared to experimental measurements and other numerical solutions for vertical sluice gates.
Benefit of Uracil–Tegafur Used as a Postoperative Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Stage IIA Colon Cancer

Background and Objectives: Postoperative adjuvant therapy with uracil and tegafur (UFT) is often used for stage II colon cancer in Japan, but a limited number of studies have investigated the effects of UFT in these patients. Materials and Methods: We conducted a population-based cohort study in patients with resected stage II colon cancer comparing the outcomes after postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy with UFT with an observation-only group. The data were collected from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database from 2000 to 2015. The outcomes of the study were disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS). The hazard ratios (HRs) were calculated using multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression models. Results: No differences in the DFS and OS were detected between the UFT (1137 patients) and observation (2779 patients) cohorts (DFS: adjusted HR 0.702; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.489–1.024; p = 0.074) (OS: adjusted HR 0.894; 95% CI 0.542–1.186; p = 0.477). In the subgroup analyses of the different substages, UFT prolonged DFS in patients with stage IIA colon cancer (adjusted HR 0.652; 95% CI 0.352–0.951; p = 0.001) compared with DFS in the observation cohort, but no differences in the OS were detected (adjusted HR 0.734; 95% CI 0.475–1.093; p = 0.503). Conclusions: Our results show that DFS improved significantly in patients with stage IIA colon cancer receiving UFT as a postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy compared with DFS in the observation group.
The Role of the Literature and Theory in Defining and Bounding a Case

Defining and bounding a case are recognized as especially important components in designing a case study. Discussions concerning the case study methodology and the relationship between theory and research in this domain has been featured in the literature for some time now. Yet, the process of identifying or constructing a case and the contribution of theory in this space seem neglected. This paper discusses how a case can be defined and bounded, and the role of the literature and theory in the process. Throughout the article, the author draws upon her experiences in the course of her PhD project vis-à-vis interests and power in Norwegian Svalbard politics. The article is divided into three parts. The first part considers how to define a case. The second part discusses how to bound a case. The third part digs deeper into the dilemmas of using the literature and theory in these processes. Although there may not be any clear solution to these dilemmas, the author finds that treating preliminary definitions and boundaries as sensitizing concepts can allow a researcher to find “the stuff” that pushes the study toward more interesting findings and theoretical innovations. However, neither methodology textbooks nor journal articles carry the solution to such dilemmas. Rather, the researcher’s own reflection specific to actual research can be a panacea.
CHARACTERISTICS OF PINE NEEDLES EXPOSED TO MULTI-SOURCE POLLUTION IN SILESIA: RADIOCARBON CONCENTRATION IN PINE NEEDLES AND ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE NEEDLES’ SURFACE DEPOSITS

ABSTRACT We present here the analysis of the radiocarbon concentration and the components deposited on 2-year-old Pinus sylvestris L. needles collected in 2021, which were exposed to air contaminants for approximately two years. The needles were collected from seven sampling sites located near roads, households, and industrial factories in Silesia, the most industrialized part of Poland. The radiocarbon concentration was investigated using liquid scintillation spectrometry. Scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were used to quantitatively analyze the elements deposited on the surface of pine needles. The depletion of the radiocarbon concentration in pine needles relative to clean air was observed at most of the investigated sites. Although it has been observed that in the research area, the fossil fuel CO2 emission ranging from 0.4 to 3%, we cannot exclude that Suess effect may be underestimated due to biomass burning and mixing of the 14CO2 origin from different sources. A significant amount of silicon, nitrogen, and sulfur was commonly found in samples, Metal elements of Ca, Fe, Al, Mg, and K were also present in most samples. Heavier elements of Fe and Ti were present in higher concentrations only in needles obtained from sites nearer to the heat and power plant in Łaziska Górne.
Factors that are Strongly Associated with Student Learning Outcomes and their Policy Implications

For the first time in 2022, the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture issued a comprehensive report, namely the ‘Education Report Card. ’ This report card describes the performance of education at schools and the local governments. This study aims to determine the differences in student learning outcomes based on school characteristics, the differences in school characteristics with different performances, and the factors that are strongly correlated with student learning outcomes. This research is quantitative with a correlational type. A total sample of 440 schools spread across 5 regencies in Central Java Province whose data comes from the year 2022 education report card for basic education level, was used in this study. The statistical analysis used is non-parametric with the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal Wallis difference test and the Spearman correlation test. The results showed that there were significant differences in student learning outcomes based on the type of school, and the status of the school, but not for the type of regencies; there were significant differences in teacher characteristics, learning processes, management processes, and school climate; and factors strongly related with student learning outcomes are the quality of the learning process, the quality of school management, and school climate. The implication of the results of this study is used as the basis for preparing education policy to improve the quality of education by local governments and improving weak educational inputs and processes. Keywords: education inputs; learning process; process management; educational performance; education report
Some Characteristics of the Summer Circulation Over the Qinghai-Xizang (Tibet) Plateau and Its Neighborhood

Horizontal and vertical circulation patterns over the Qinghai-Xizang (Tibet) plateau during summer, derived from meteorological observations, are compared with results from rotating annulus experiments. There are several striking features during the season when the plateau acts as a huge elevated heat source: 1) a heat low dominates the planetary boundary layer over the plateau; 2) this heat low is broken up into several cells, giving rise to shear-line development; 3) surrounding the heat low is an anticyclonic belt; 4) the northern and southern portions of this belt approach each other as one proceeds into the upper troposphere and finally merge into a large anticyclone over the plateau; and 5) significant circulation cells appear in meridional and zonal cross sections, attesting to the strong influence of the plateau on the general circulation of the atmosphere.
Micro-morphological diversity of rice (Oryza sativa L.) as seen under foldscope

Rice being the global grain, its genetic diversity is essential to support farmers' adaptation to climate change for sustainable production. Genetic variability analysis is essential to identify the diverse genotypes and to use them in hybridization programs. Although several advanced molecular techniques are now being used to characterize plants, morphological characterization is always preferred owing to their ease of detection. However, not all morphological traits can be observed through naked eyes. Observing micro-morphological variations requires the help of specialized optical instruments. "Foldscope" is a simple and portable optical instrument, which offers a great opportunity to exploit micro-morphological variations in crop plants. Hence, the current study was aimed at the micro-morphological characterization of rice crop using a foldscope. A total of 24 elite rice genotypes including checks were evaluated using Randomized Complete Block Design during Kharif 2018 at Agricultural Research Station Gangavati, to explore their genetic diversity. Five often neglected micro-morphological traits but associated with the traits of economic importance were recorded using 'foldscope' to assess the variability existing among the selected genotypes. The analysis of variance revealed substantial variations across all genotypes for all the characteristics investigated. The traits viz., length of leaf serrations, length of hairs on the lemma, and root hair length exhibited higher GCV, PCV, heritability, and GAM most likely because of additive gene effects. So, selection for these traits may be effective. The study also showed that foldscope can be effectively used in agriculture to study micro-morphological diversity between crop genotypes.
Neotropical stingless bees display a strong response in cold tolerance with changes in elevation

Abstract Tropical pollinators are expected to experience substantial effects due to climate change, but aspects of their thermal biology remain largely unknown. We investigated the thermal tolerance of stingless honey-making bees, the most ecologically, economically and culturally important group of tropical pollinators. We assessed changes in the lower (CTMin) and upper (CTMax) critical thermal limits of 17 species (12 genera) at two elevations (200 and 1500 m) in the Colombian Andes. In addition, we examined the influence of body size (intertegular distance, ITD), hairiness (thoracic hair length) and coloration (lightness value) on bees’ thermal tolerance. Because stingless beekeepers often relocate their colonies across the altitudinal gradient, as an initial attempt to explore potential social responses to climatic variability, we also tracked for several weeks brood temperature and humidity in nests of three species at both elevations. We found that CTMin decreased with elevation while CTMax was similar between elevations. CTMin and CTMax increased (low cold tolerance and high heat tolerance) with increasing ITD, hair length and lightness value, but these relationships were weak and explained at most 10% of the variance. Neither CTMin nor CTMax displayed significant phylogenetic signal. Brood nest temperature tracked ambient diel variations more closely in the low-elevation site, but it was constant and higher at the high-elevation site. In contrast, brood nest humidity was uniform throughout the day regardless of elevation. The stronger response in CTMin, and a similar CTMax between elevations, follows a pattern of variation documented across a wide range of taxa that is commonly known as the Brett’s heat-invariant hypothesis. Our results indicate differential thermal sensitivities and potential thermal adaptations to local climate, which support ongoing conservation policies to restrict the long-distance relocations of colonies. They also shed light on how malleable nest thermoregulation can be across elevations.