Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Rasch Analysis of Creative Thinking Skill on Optical Instrument (CTSOI) 11th Grade Students Sundanese Tribe: a Case Study

This study aims to determine the creative thinking skills at optic instruments of Sundanese tribe, 11th-grade students. This research is a case study research conducted at a high school in Majalengka district, West Java. Totaling 32 students consisting of 12 male students, namely “Aa”, 20 female students, namely “Teteh”, and 18 Sundanese, the rest are immigrants. The instrument used is the Test for Creative Thinking-optical instrument (TCT-OI) which has existed validated by experts. The data found were investigated with Rasch Analysis Model (RAM). Based on the results of the analysis using the Rasch Analysis, it was found that the creative thinking ability of students stayed static low can be shown by the value of Person reliability which is 0.21 included in the weak category. There are variances in the level of creative thinking skills of students from the Sundanese and non-Sundanese tribes. As a result, it is necessary to develop creative thinking skill on the optical instrument, 11th grade students Sundanese tribe
A COMPARISON OF MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS FOR INDIAN YOUTUBE SPAM FILTER

Expressing your view on social media has become part of our daily life and one of the most used media is the YouTube comment section, where the user can critics any video published by the creator. With the incessant augmentation in the users of YouTube, the quantity of spam comment has also rose meteorically. In this paper, we propose and developed a comment spam filter, it was achieved by using a supervised learning approach which was trained on our self-generated dataset. In addition to this, literature review of different method used by researcher to identify the spam content is also presented. Furthermore, paper illustrates the description and evaluation of accuracy, precision, and recall of different Machine Learning Technique performance such as Linear classifier, Random forest classifier, AdaBoost classifier, Decision Tree, Naive Bayes, and SVM.
Audit Fees: A Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Supply and Demand Attributes

We evaluate and summarize the large body of audit fee research, and use meta-analysis to test the combined effect of the most commonly used independent variables. We find that, while many independent variables have very consistent results, there are also several where there is no clear pattern to the results and others where significant results have been found only in certain periods or particular countries. These variables include leverage and the audit opinion. The perspective provided by the meta-analysis allows us to reconsider the anomalies, mixed results and gaps in audit fee research. We suggest that research into the effects on audit fees of company ownership, internal control, governance, auditor quality, and non-audit services is necessary.
The Impact of Health on Economic Growth in Nigeria

This paper examines the impacts of health on Economic growth in Nigeria. The Cointegration, and Granger Causality techniques were used in analysing Quarterly time series data of Nigeria for the period of 1995-2009. The study finds that GDP is positively influenced by health indicators in the long run and health indicators cause the per capita GDP. It reveals that health indicators have a long run impact on economic growth. Thus, the impact of health is a long run phenomenon . The major policy implication of the study is that, a high level of economic growth can be achieved by improving the health status of the populace, especially if the current status is at low ebb. Keywords: Health human capital; Economic growth; Cointegration; Granger Causality.
A Review-Pectin from Agro and Industrial Waste

Pectins are natural complex heteropolysaccharide which comprise a functionally significant moiety of the primary cell walls of terrestrial plants. Pectin is a carbohydrate found in all fruits and vegetables and is necessary for plant growth. Industrially, it is extracted from citrus peels or apple pomace, and is used as a thickener, water binder and stabilizer in foods, etc. Considering this review sheds a light on the various extracting conditions, characterization, varying time, temperature, pH, functional properties and applications of pectin based polymer techniques.
Bullying as a group process: Participant roles and their relations to social status within the group

Bullying was investigated as a group process, asocial phenomenon taking place in a school setting among 573 Finnish sixth-grade children (286 girls, 287 boys) aged 12-13 years. Different Participant Roles taken by individual children in the bullying process were examined and related to a) self-estimated behavior in bullying situations, b) social acceptance and social rejection, and c) belongingness to one of the five sociometric status groups (popular, rejected, neglected, controversial, and average). The Participant Roles assigned to the subjects were Victim, Bully, Reinforcer of the bully, Assistant of the bully, Defender of the victim, and Outsider. There were significant sex differences in the distribution of Participant Roles. Boys were more frequently in the roles of Bully, Reinforcer and Assistant, while the most frequent roles of the girls were those of Defender and Outsider. The subjects were moderately well aware of their Participant Roles, although they underestimated their participation in active bullying behavior and emphasized that they acted as Defenders and Outsiders. The sociometric status of the children was found to be connected to their Participant Roles.
Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Self Esteem among Pakistani University Students

The present study was done to explore the relationship between self-esteem and emotional intelligence among Pakistani university students. Study was conducted with a sample size (N=250) including both boys and girls. Sample was drawn from Rawalpindi and Islamabad universities of Pakistan. Sample was collected by using convenient sampling technique. Rosen berg self-esteem scale was used to measure self-esteem among university students and emotional intelligence was measured by using emotional intelligence scale by Wong and Law. Pearson Product moment of Coefficient of correlation was used in order to find out relationship of emotional intelligence with selfesteem among Pakistani university students. Independent t-test was use to access gender difference in self-esteem and emotional intelligence. Results of our study proved that there exist positive relationship between self-esteem and emotional intelligence among Pakistani university students and it was found that females are more emotionally intelligent as compared to males but there does not exist any statistically significant gender difference in self-esteem among university students.
Training and Professional Development Practices for Employees in the Ghana Education Service

This study sought to investigate the training and professional development practices for the employees in the Ghana Education Service. The study focused on identifying the training and development needs of employees of the selected schools, ascertaining the training and development policy in operation of the selected schools, ascertaining the type of training employees undergo and finally, examining the effects of training and development on employees performance. This study employed both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The target population for this study included the teaching and non-teaching staff in the selected schools. Employees were chosen through simple random sampling whereby 318 employees were selected to participate in the study. Questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect primary data from employees of the service. The study revealed that identifying the training needs from the employees’ perspective, the organization can measure the performances of individual employees. The Ghana Education Service employs pre-service training as a means of training employees. Pre-service training is a process through which individuals are made ready to enter a certain kind of professional job such as colleges of education. Distance learning run by the public and private tertiary universities, sandwich education programmes and study leave with or without pay are utilised by employees to enhance their performance. The study recommends institution of more tailor made professional development programmes by GES for its employees to enhance their performance.
THE IMPACT OF TSH LEVEL ON ALBUMINURIA AND GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS.

Rasha M Abdel Samie M.D 1 . , Ula M. Al-Jarhi M.D 1 . , Mona M. Fathy 2 and Mona Mohsen M.D 2 . 1. Department of Internal Medicine, Cairo University. 2. Department of Chemical Pathology, Cairo University. Manuscript Info Abstract . Manuscript History
Field Life Table of Spodoptera litura Fabricius on Castor

Investigations on field life table revealed that NPV, bacterial infection and unknown reasons are th e key mortality factors in the younger group larvae. Diseases like NPV, bacterial infection, unknown factor, parasites like Cotesia sp. , and Tachinid maggot are the key mortality factors in the older group larvae. NPV and unknown factors are the key mortality factors in the pupal stage. Generation survival (SG) was worked out to the tune of 0.39. T he trend index was found to be 0.018. The positive value of the trend index indicated that the mortality factors operating during this period were not effective in suppressing the p est population in succeeding generations.
Integrated Control Strategy for Inductive Power Transfer Systems with Primary-Side LCC Network for Load-Average Efficiency Improvement

An inductive power transfer (IPT) system has lower peak efficiency and significantly lower load-average efficiency over the entire range of output power than typical power conversion systems because it transmits power wirelessly through magnetically coupled coils. In order to improve the load-average efficiency of the IPT system, this paper proposes an integrated control strategy consisting of full-bridge, phase-shift, and half-bridge control modes. The coupling coefficient and output power conditions for each control mode are theoretically analyzed, and the proposed control algorithm is established. In order to verify the analysis results, a 3.3 kW IPT system prototype is constructed, and it is experimentally verified that the load-average efficiency is improved by up to 3.75% with respect to the output power when using the proposed control scheme. In addition, the proposed control has the additional advantage that it can be directly applied to the existing IPT system without changing or adding hardware.
Inflation in the Great Recession and New Keynesian Models: Comment

This comment points out mismeasurement of three of the variables in the DSGE model in Del Negro, Giannoni, and Schorfheide (2015). These errors began with the model in Smets and Wouters (2007), and they also exist in other models that use the Smets-Wouters model as a benchmark. The mismeasurement appears serious enough to call into question the reliability of empirical results using these variables.
Comparison of safety and efficacy of 20% salicylic acid with Jessner’s solution in chemical peeling for melasma in asian skin

Background: Treatment of melasma is a challenging job for dematologists. Different modalities are in practice with variable results. Superficial chemical peeling is a newly introduced way of treatment in this regard, in which a chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes exfoliation and peeling. Methods: Sixty patients of either sex, with melasma of any type having Fitzpatrick skin type 4 to 6 were enroled from outpatient department. Patients in group A were treated with 20% salicylic acid solution and in group B were treated with Jessener’s solution. Baseline melasma area and severity index (MASI) scoring was done. Result: Both the peeling agents produced a drop in MASI score, but the mean reduction compared in both the groups was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Conclusion: Both salicylic acid and Jessner’s solution are effective and safe peeling agents in treatment of melasma in Asian skin types, giving comparable results
Students’ Self-Concept, Knowledge of Verbal Reasoning Skill and Learning Readiness as Correlate of Achievement in Civic in Senior Secondary Schools in Osun State, Nigeria

The study examined the relationship of students’ self-concept, knowledge of verbal reasoning skill and learning readiness as correlate of achievement in Civic in senior secondary schools in Osun State, Nigeria. The study employed correlational survey research design. The population consisted of senior secondary schools 2 Civic students in public secondary schools in Osun State Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was employed in selecting 10 local governments from the 30 local governments in Osun State. Ten schools were selected using simple random sampling from each of the selected ten local governments, 60 SS2 students were then selected from each of the ten schools using simple random sampling technique. Four research instruments were developed, validated and used for the study. The data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Regression Analysis. The study concluded among others, that students’ self-concept, knowledge of verbal reasoning skill and learning readiness had composite effects on students’ achievement in Civic.
ENGLISH LITERATURE TEACHING: AN INDONESIAN CONTEXT

Literature has gained an increasingly important place in language learning. Particularly in the EFL context, it has been regarded as beneficial for the improvement of English skills. However, there is not much attention given to the teaching of English literature for the sake of literature, not merely as a tool or technique in language learning, especially in Indonesia. The research therefore aims to investigate the teaching of English literature to EFL students in Indonesian universities. More specifically, it attempts to find how English literature lecturers select literary texts, what problems encountered by lecturers in teaching English literature to EFL students, and how they cope with the problems. A case study to three lecturers teaching three different literature courses in a state university in Indonesia was conducted. The findings show that: First, lengths, levels of language difficulty, canonical status, and the cultural background of the author become the main consideration for selecting the literary texts to teach; Second , the problems encountered are of threefold, namely reading habit, English proficiency, and resources; and Third , some of the strategies to cope with the problems consist of individual reading assignment, reading group, and taking the most advantage of the internet for teaching resources. This research has demonstrated that there are many areas for further studies in the teaching of English literature to EFL students in Indonesia, finding effective teaching models is one of them.
UvA-DARE ( Digital Academic Repository ) Contributions of the Ventral Striatum to Conscious Perception : An Intracranial EEG Study of the Attentional

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Time-dependent density functional theory for strong electromagnetic fields in crystalline solids

We apply the coupled dynamics of time-dependent density functional theory and Maxwell equations to the interaction of intense laser pulses with crystalline silicon. As a function of electromagnetic field intensity, we see several regions in the response. At the lowest intensities, the pulse is reflected and transmitted in accord with the dielectric response, and the characteristics of the energy deposition is consistent with two-photon absorption. The absorption process begins to deviate from that at laser intensities ~ 10^13 W/cm^2, where the energy deposited is of the order of 1 eV per atom. Changes in the reflectivity are seen as a function of intensity. When it passes a threshold of about 3 \times 1012 W/cm2, there is a small decrease. At higher intensities, above 2 \times 10^13 W/cm^2, the reflectivity increases strongly. This behavior can be understood qualitatively in a model treating the excited electron-hole pairs as a plasma.
Ecolabelling in the Romanian Seaside Hotel Industry—Marketing Considerations, Financial Constraints, Perspectives

The tendency to implement diverse environmental tools and promote the adoption of environmentally friendly practices in tourism activities is relatively new. One such tool is the EU Ecolabel used in the hotel industry as a voluntary European initiative meant to attest to the responsible attitude towards the environment. Since holding the ecolabel by the Romanian accommodation units is rather an exception, our aim was to investigate the views of industry managers on environmental issues, focusing on the EU Ecolabel, and get a glimpse of the challenges and prospects of ecolabelling within the seaside hotel industry. To this end, the study was designed and conducted on 60 hotel managers. The research results gave evidence to the measures already implemented, those pending implementation, reasons for not applying for the EU Ecolabel, and the most challenging criteria. The potential impact of the EU Ecolabel on the economic activity efficiency, and its role in customer decision processes and in marketing communication, was highlighted. Subsequently, a mathematical model was proposed, revealing that the intention to meet the criteria and obtain the EU Ecolabel depends on the managers’ level of knowledge of the EU Ecolabel, their opinion on whether holding the EU Ecolabel represents a competitive advantage, and the current efficiency level of the hotels’ economic activity. Considering the research findings, it is obvious that the industry would benefit from ampler and more sustained information campaigns on the EU Ecolabel.
Secondary electron emission data for the simulation of electron cloud

The secondary electron yield is one of the determinant parameters entering in the simulation of the electron cloud phenomenon. As secondary electron emission is a surface process, it is strongly influenced by slight modifications of the materials outer layers. This presentation will try to summarize various numerical formulae describing the main input data needed for the simulation of the electron multiplication in the electron cloud process
Mindfulness and Its Relation to Academic Procrastination among University Students

This study explored the level of mindfulness among Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University students and its relation to academic procrastination. The study was randomly chosen from different academic levels to be suitable for the sample of this study, where 1890 female students were chosen. A total of 206 students from science and arts sections participated in the study. The descriptive approach was used because it was more suitable for this study. For statistical analysis and conclusions, two measurement scales devised by the researcher were used: the Mindfulness Scale and the Academic Procrastination Scale. To find the suitability of those scales, honesty and stability factors were implemented on both. For data processing, SPSS statistical program was used to compute means, correlations, 1-taled and 2-tailed t-tests of students' scores on the two scales. Results revealed that students had a high level of both mindfulness and academic procrastination. A statistically significant inversely proportional relationship was found between mindfulness and academic procrastination at (0,5) level. Furthermore, significant differences in mindfulness were found by study level in favor of the seventh level students. No statistically indicated significant differences in mindfulness and procrastination at (0,5)level were found by specialization (science vs. arts). After the statistical results, the researcher recommended to have more concern on counseling programs which aim to develop mindfulness, to increase awareness, and also to pay attention to the educational situation. Moreover, to do tasks on time, which will help make a positive cooperation and build more confidence between students and teaching staff members. In addition, the researcher recommended implementing counseling programs to eliminate the feature of academic procrastination among students. This study also recommended and emphasized the significance of improving E-learning and using new technology to make the educational process more attractive.
UvA-DARE ( Digital Academic Repository ) Embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes

Mouse embryonic stem cells easily differentiate towards the cardiac lineage making them suitable as an in vitro model to study cardiogenesis and as a potential source of transplantable cells. In this study we show by in situ hybridisation that about 30% of the volume of cultures of differentiating embryonic stem cells consists of cardiomyocytes. RT-PCR analyses showed that the transcription factors Nkx2.5, Gata4, MeJ2c and Irx4 were expressed at levels in the same order of magnitude as the levels observed in embryonic, neonatal and adult hearts. Atrial natriuretic factor and Connexin40, associated with chamber formation in vivo, are expressed at relatively low levels, similar to those observed at early heart development in vivo. To facilitate the isolation of embryonic stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes, a cell line was constructed by stable transfection of the aminoglycoside phosphotransferase cDNA driven by the cardiac-specific distant upstream part of the Na /Ca 2 + exchanger promoter. To accomplish single copy integration, the construct was inserted into the hypoxanthine phosphoribosyltransferase locus of HM1 embryonic stem cells by homologous recombination. Cardiac-specific resistance to G418sulphate (neomycin) allowed isolation of a pure population of cardiomyocytes. Genetically selected and unselected cell populations were characterised electrophysiologically using patch clamp. To explore whether clusters of cells have a similar differentiation profile, action potentials were measured in aggregates of differentiating embryonic stem cells, using a new method based on the voltage dependent fluorescent dye di-4-ANEPPS. Both whole-cell recordings using patch clamp and optical measurements with di-4-ANEPPS of the action potential showed that upstroke velocity increases and action potential duration decreases with differentiation time, accompanied by a decrease in action potential interval, suggesting the initiation of the developmental program underlying the formation of chamber myocardium.
Information Choice, Uncertainty, and Expected Returns

We investigate how information choices affect equity returns and risk. Building on an existing theoretical model of information and investment choice, we estimate a learning index that reflects the expected benefits of learning about an asset. High learning index stocks have lower future returns and risk compared to low learning index stocks. Analysis of a conditional asset pricing model, long-run patterns in returns and volatilities, other measures of information flow, and the information environment surrounding earnings announcements reinforce our interpretation of the learning index. Our findings support the model’s predictions and illustrate a novel empirical measure of investor learning.