Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Relations of Ethnicity to Female Engineering Students' Educational Experiences and College and Career Plans in an Ethnically Diverse Learning Environment

This paper describes a mixed‐methods study employing a social cognitive theoretical framework that emphasizes the interplay of person factors, environment, and behavior to explore the educational experiences of female students in an ethnically diverse learning environment. Specifically, we investigate the relations of ethnicity to female students' perceptions and experiences related to engineering, as well as their selection of and persistence in undergraduate engineering majors. An ethnically diverse sample of female engineering undergraduates at an urban research university completed an online survey and participated in semi‐structured interviews. Results revealed that participants of all ethnicities perceived strong institutional and peer supports in this diverse learning environment. Additionally, differences in participants' perceived barriers for achieving engineering educational and career plans were found based on ethnicity and parental level of education.
ORANGE REMOVAL WITH TRUNK SHAKERS AND ABSCISSION CHEMICALS

Trunk shake-catch systems have been used commercially to a limited extent to mechanically harvest Florida oranges for processing for the past four seasons. In most cases, oranges left on the trees by the shakers and those missing the catchframes must be gleaned by hand harvesters. The cost of gleaning reduces or may eliminate the profit for the mechanical harvesting operation. During the past two seasons, abscission chemicals to reduce the detachment force of oranges have been tested to determine to what extent they increase the fruit removal efficiency of the shakers. This article discusses orange removal results with various chemicals. In general, removal efficiencies were increased 10 to 15 percentage points when orange detachment forces were reduced 50 to 80%.
EFFECT OF SURFACE IRRIGATION METHODS AND LAND LEVELING PRACTICES ON COTTON YIELD AND IRRIGATION PERFORMANCES AT NORTH DELTA

Two field trials were conducted at Sakha Agricultural Research Station during the two successive growing seasons 2004 and 2005 to study the impact of three methods of surface irrigation which are: 1 Short furrows, 2Long furrows and 3border irrigation, also during present work three land leveling practices were used as, traditional dead level (precision leveling) and ground surface slope of 10 cms/100 m (0.1% slope) on Egyptian cotton (Gossypium branadeneseL.), variety Giza 86, and irrigation performances. The experimental design which used in this study was split plot with four replicates, where the main plots were assigned to surface irrigation methods and the sub plot were devoted to land leveling methods. Results revealed that, the short furrows irrigation combined with 0.1% ground surface slope significantly affected the seed cotton yield, and all growth parameters. Data also revealed that 0.1% ground surface slope and dead level received the less amounts of irrigation water in the two studied seasons. Also, water application efficiency increased under short furrows irrigation and 0.1% ground surface slope. Compared to long furows and border irrigation. The data showed that the highest values of crop and field water use efficiencies were achieved with short furrows irrigation and 0.1% ground surface slope.
Soulmates, Best Friends, and Casual Buddies: The Relationship of U.S. College Students to Retailer Brands

While the idea of brand relationships is a promising new way of thinking about consumer behavior, there has been a lack of reflection regarding its feasibility to accurately represent the way consumers interact with retailer brands. This study examines college students’ relationships with retailer brands based on three interpersonal relationship metaphors (i.e., soulmates, best friends, and casual buddies). Forty five college students participated in the study. Participants were asked to think of retailer brands as ‘‘people’’ with actual thoughts, feelings, and actions. Next, they were asked to write about their relationship with a specific retailer brand. A content analysis was conducted. Findings suggest that even though college students’ relationships with retailer brands do not necessarily share the same richness and depth as their relationships with human partners, they sometimes do behave with retailer brands as if they have a relationship with them. Implications are discussed with suggestions for future research.
Gender effects in influencer marketing: an experimental study on the efficacy of endorsements by same- vs. other-gender social media influencers on Instagram

Abstract Women largely dominate the influencer business, and previous studies often either have focused on female social media influencers, or else matched the influencer’s gender with the participant’s gender in experimental research, as it is assumed that same-gender endorsements may increase persuasion. However, no empirical research is available yet that examines how the influencer’s gender affects the persuasiveness of sponsored content posted by this influencer. Therefore, this paper reports on the results from an experimental study (N = 241) testing whether a sponsored post leads to more engagement and greater brand attitude when endorsed by a male vs. a female influencer, and whether the participants’ gender moderates this effect. The results revealed no main effects of an influencer’s gender, however, an interaction effect was found with participants’ gender. More specific, and in line with social identity theory, results suggest that women perceive themselves to be more similar to the female compared to the male influencer, leading to stronger feelings of parasocial interaction, which in turn positively affect brand attitude and post engagement. For men, no differences were found between a male and female influencer on brand attitude nor post engagement through perceived similarity and parasocial interaction. These findings’ implications will be discussed further.
Radioprotection in Dentistry: knowledge and practices

The present study aimed to identify the knowledge and attitudes of dental surgeons regarding the guidelines contained in Ordinance SVS/MS No. 453, dated June 1, 1998, in force until the year 2019 and later replaced with Collegiate Board Resolution (RDC) No. 330/19. Our objective was to identify the practices of professionals working in the dental field regarding the knowledge of the essential criteria for performing periapical, interproximal, panoramic, cephalometric or even cone beam computed tomography imaging exams. The research tool was a questionnaire consisting of 45 questions based on Administrative Rule 453/98, which addresses the requirements for the organization and operation of diagnostic radiology services. The questionnaire was sent to 150 dentists via institutional e-mail, and only 55 professionals returned it. The responses revealed that 64% of the dentists declared not to be aware of the guidelines of ordinance 453/98 and 49.1% did not know the basic principles of radioprotection. Regarding the norms related to the environment, including the use of a chronometer, thermometer and time-temperature table, the study revealed that 83.6% of the interviewees did not use such equipment and that 74.5% of them were not aware of the technical details ofthe equipment. Regarding radiographic films, 64.5% answered that they did not know their sensitivity, and 25.5% did not use them as a protective barrier during the exams. Finally, the study revealed that the professional practices adopted by dental surgeons are insufficient to meet the principle contained in ordinance 453/98 and in the RDC 330/19, regarding the exposure of patients to a radiation dose.
Importance of Variability Pattern Analysis for Malnutrition Information Score to Improve Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease

Background: Morbidity and mortality envisaged by chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a health menace throughout the world. Complications, incidence, prevalence, the impact of dietary recommendations, risk factors, outcome, and management strategies have not been rationalized due to several adversities resulting in escalated death rates. The objective of this study was to evaluate and establish a malnutrition information score (MIS) as a means of ease of CKD prevention and progression. MIS underlies the consistencies in findings through MIS show higher values can be corroborated to recommend the augmentation parameters in utilizing MICS techniques and other healthcare types of equipments. Methods: A randomized, non-biased sampling of patients presenting to dialysis unit with their maintenance schedule program in the nephrology department of Medical Unit-3 of PIMS, Islamabad were introspected for inclusions. Personal history, BSF thickness and MAC values were measured, and MAMC was calculated by = MAC – (3.1416 x TSF). The study was conducted in the Department of Nephrology, PIMS, Islamabad for a duration of six months. Results: The study conducted across 59 male patients and 33female patients indicate that males are more susceptible to CKD than females as evidenced by clinical stability of 67%. Appetite loss, degree of severity, Co-morbidity, BMI, MIS range, and clinical stability status of 100 study participants show variable indices indicating the stress on personal and family history of the patients. MIS pose as an indicator for determining the apt Malnutrition-Inflammation Complex Syndrome (MICS) and other types of equipments for treating CKD. Conclusion: CKD patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis analyzed for dietary balance affirm the utility of MIS in determining the MICS and other types of healthcare equipments indirectly in ensuring reduction in morbidity and mortality.
Impact of Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Criteria on organizational quality performance

The aim was to test the link between the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) criteria and organizational quality performance. Specifically, this paper focuses on the role of quality information and analysis in quality performance among Korean manufacturing firms. This study also reviews prior research on MBNQA and examines the impact of customer and market management on quality. A survey instrument was developed based on specific criteria of MBNQA. Results suggest that quality information and analysis has a strong, positive impact on strategic quality planning and process management, and quality results are affected by human resource management and process management.
influence of environmental psychoeducation on children's empathy skill in community reading park

This research aimed to compare the empathy ability of children before and after acquiring the community-based psychoeducation with pro-green activities designed for environment conservation. This research used a quantitative design with Quasi Experiment: One Group Pretest-Posttest Design as the research design. The participants were 34 children with age 8 until 12 years old. This research used purposive sampling with the criteria such as 1) The children from Dusun Jayan, Desa Senting, Boyolali Regency, and 2) Age 8 until 12 years old. The results showed that the mean score before the activity was 70,62 and after the activity was 74,32. There was an increase score 3,7 with the significance score (Sig.2-tailed) of 0.035 (p<0,05) and t-value = -2,194. Conclusion: 1). There was a positive significance between environment psychoeducation and children's empathy ability, and 2) The environment psychoeducation was effective to increase children's ability who play and learn at Taman Baca Masyarakat Panggon Sinau.
Clinical Relevance of Elevated Soluble ST2, HSP27 and 20S Proteasome at Hospital Admission in Patients with COVID-19

Simple Summary Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) disease in 2019 immunological research is continuing to debunk contingent pathomechanistic interpretations. Currently the COVID-2019 infection is described in humans as a state of hyperinflammation. As the COVID-2019 pandemic continued we collected serum (first blood draw) from patients that were admitted to the hospital (2020/21). Here we show that proteins that indicate “immune decay” (heat shock protein 27 and 20S proteasome) and immune suppressive soluble suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (sST2) were massively increased in those COVID-19 patients. In addition, we demonstrated that those proteins were associated with mortality, invasive ventilation, and oxygen support. Facit: Our results indicate that COVID-19 disease can also be construed as disease that causes an immunological disintegration. Historically it is notable to report that sepsis pathophysiology underwent a similar metamorphosis. Until 2003 the clinical picture of sepsis was seen as a consequence of a hyperactive immune system. This scientific interpretation tottered, and clinical research has evidenced that septic patients are in a state of immunologic default. Based on our serological data we believe that the concept of “COVID-19 induced hyperinflammation” is ready to undergo a critical appraisal and calls for cytoprotective therapeutic interventions. Abstract Although, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) represents one of the biggest challenges in the world today, the exact immunopathogenic mechanism that leads to severe or critical Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has remained incompletely understood. Several studies have indicated that high systemic plasma levels of inflammatory cytokines result in the so-called “cytokine storm”, with subsequent development of microthrombosis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and multiorgan-failure. Therefore, we reasoned those elevated inflammatory molecules might act as prognostic factors. Here, we analyzed 245 serum samples of patients with COVID-19, collected at hospital admission. We assessed the levels of heat shock protein 27 (HSP27), soluble suppressor of tumorigenicity-2 (sST2) and 20S proteasome at hospital admission and explored their associations with overall-, 30-, 60-, 90-day- and in-hospital mortality. Moreover, we investigated their association with the risk of ventilation. We demonstrated that increased serum sST2 was uni- and multivariably associated with all endpoints. Furthermore, we also identified 20S proteasome as independent prognostic factor for in-hospital mortality (sST2, AUC = 0.73; HSP27, AUC = 0.59; 20S proteasome = 0.67). Elevated sST2, HSP27, and 20S proteasome levels at hospital admission were univariably associated with higher risk of invasive ventilation (OR = 1.8; p < 0.001; OR = 1.1; p = 0.04; OR = 1.03, p = 0.03, respectively). These findings could help to identify high-risk patients early in the course of COVID-19.
Atrial fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke and transient ischaemic attack – The Nordic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke (NOR-FIB) Study: Rationale and design

Purpose Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is often suspected as a probable cause of cryptogenic stroke. Continuous long-term ECG monitoring using insertable cardiac monitors is a clinically effective technique to screen for atrial fibrillation and superior to conventional follow-up in cryptogenic stroke. However, more studies are needed to identify factors which can help selecting patients with the highest possibility of detecting atrial fibrillation with prolonged rhythm monitoring. The clinical relevance of short-term atrial fibrillation, the need for medical intervention and the evaluation as to whether intervention results in improved clinical outcomes should be assessed. Method The Nordic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Study is an international, multicentre, prospective, observational trial evaluating the occurrence of occult atrial fibrillation in cryptogenic stroke and transient ischaemic attack. Patients with cryptogenic stroke or transient ischaemic attack from the Nordic countries are included and will have the Reveal LINQ® Insertable cardiac monitor system implanted for 12 months for atrial fibrillation detection. Biomarkers which can be used as predictors for atrial fibrillation and may identify patients, who could derive the most clinical benefit from the detection of atrial fibrillation by prolonged monitoring, are being studied. Conclusion The primary endpoint is atrial fibrillation burden within 12 months of continuous rhythm monitoring. Secondary endpoints are atrial fibrillation burden within six months, levels of biomarkers predicting atrial fibrillation, CHA2DS2-VASc score, incidence of recurrent stroke or transient ischaemic attack, use of anticoagulation and antiarrhythmic drugs, and quality of life measurements. The clinical follow-up period is 12 months. The study started in 2017 and the completion is expected at the end of 2020.
Sex Moderates Reward- and Loss-Related Neural Correlates of Triarchic-Model Traits and Antisocial Behavior

Abnormalities in responses to reward and loss are implicated in the etiology of antisocial behavior and psychopathic traits. Although there is evidence for sex differences in neural response to reward and loss, it remains unclear how sex differences may moderate links between these neural responses and the phenotypic expression of antisocial behavior and psychopathic traits. This study examined sex differences in associations of neural response to reward and loss with antisocial personality symptoms and psychopathic traits. Functional neuroimaging data were collected during a monetary incentive delay task from 158 participants. Among males, during loss anticipation, activation in the left nucleus accumbens was negatively associated with antisocial behavior. Among females, during loss feedback, activation in the left nucleus accumbens and left amygdala was negatively associated with antisocial behavior. These results suggest that phenotypic sex differences in psychopathic traits and antisocial behavior may in part be attributable to different etiological pathways.
Dynamic Rupture Simulations of the 2008 Mw 7.9 Wenchuan Earthquake: Implication for Heterogeneous Initial Stress and Complex Multifault Geometry

The 2008 Mw7.9 Wenchuan earthquake ruptured northwest‐dipping imbricate oblique reverse faults along the Longmenshan thrust belt at the eastern margin of the Tibetan Plateau, and developed one of the most complex coseismic rupture patterns for reverse faulting events ever reported in intraplate settings. To evaluate to what extent complex fault geometry and heterogeneities in initial stress can explain the characteristics of coseismic observations, we simulate spontaneous dynamic rupture propagation governed by slip‐weakening friction law on the geometrically complex multifault system loaded by heterogeneous stress. Our model reproduces many observed features including the multifault ruptures, locations of the maximum slip, Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar observations, source time functions and peak ground velocities. Our results suggest that the maximum horizontal principal stress in the northern part of Beichuan Fault (BFC) is rotated approximately 6.5° counterclockwise compared to that in the southern part of BFC, yet this rotation is not sufficient to produce a supershear rupture. We infer that the fault core zone in the southwestern Beichuan Fault (BCF) may have been more severely damaged than the northeastern counterpart, which provides an explanation that the rupture in the northern BCF propagates faster than in the southern portion. Besides, we find that Coulomb failure stress changes on Wenchuan‐Maoxian Fault (WMF) may be counteracted by the aftershock slips of the Lixian Fault, which suggests Wenchuan earthquake could not significantly push the WMF closer to failure.
Effect of Electromagnetic Frequency on the Flow Behavior in Mold during Bloom Casting

Considering solidification, a large eddy simulation (LES) model of two-phase flow was established to simulate the thermal–magnetic flow coupled fields inside a jumbo bloom. The magnetic field was calculated based on Maxwell’s equations, constitutive equations, and Ohm’s law. An enthalpy–porosity technique was used to model the solidification of the steel. The movement of the free surface was described by the volume of fluid (VOF) approach. With the effect of electromagnetic stirring (MEMS), the vortices in the bloom tended to be strip-like; large vortices mostly appeared in the injection zone, while small ones were found near the surface of the bloom. It is newly found that even though the submerged entry nozzle (SEN) is asymmetrical about the bloom, a biased flow can also be found under the effect of MEMS. The reason for this phenomenon is because the magnetic force is asymmetrical and transient. A high frequency will reduce the period of biased flow; however, the frequency should not be too high because it could also intensify meniscus fluctuations and thus entrap slag droplets in the mold. The velocity near the solidification front can also be increased with a higher frequency.
Imbibition of Newtonian Fluids in Paper-like Materials with the Infinitesimal Control Volume Method

Paper-based microfluidic devices are widely used in point-of-care testing applications. Imbibition study of paper porous media is important for fluid controlling, and then significant to the applications of paper-based microfluidic devices. Here we propose an analytical approach based on the infinitesimal control volume method to study the imbibition of Newtonian fluids in commonly used paper-like materials. Three common paper shapes (rectangular paper strips, fan-shaped and circular paper sheets) are investigated with three modeling methods (corresponding to equivalent tiny pores with circle, square and regular triangle cross section respectively). A model is derived for liquid imbibition in rectangular paper strips, and the control equations for liquid imbibition in fan-shaped and circular paper sheets are also derived. The model is verified by imbibition experiments done using the mixed cellulose ester filter paper and pure water. The relation of imbibition distance and time is similar to that of the Lucas−Washburn (L−W) model. In addition, a new porosity measurement method based on the imbibition in circular paper sheets is proposed and verified. Finally, the flow rates are investigated. This study can provide guidance for the design of different shapes of paper, and for better applications of paper-based microfluidic devices.
Military Spending and Senate Voting: a Correlational Study

The study deals with one aspect of the 'Military-Industrial Complex': the correlation between military spending and voting on liberalism-conservatism and foreign policy issues in the Senate of the 88th U.S. Congress. Measures of manufacturing, education, income, metropolitanism, and liberalism were partialled out of the appropriate correlations. Low, but statistically significant correlations were found. The conclusion was that even low correlations signal further attention to a subject as important as militarism.