Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Knowledge and Attitude on Fall Prevention Activities among Nursing Staff in Long-Term Care Hospitals

Background: The fall prevention activities of nursing staff are emphasized more in order to reduce the incidence of falls in elderly people in long-term care hospitals. Objectives: To examine the extent of knowledge and attitude about falls and the degree of fall prevention activities among nursing staff in long-term care hospitals, and to identify the effect of knowledge and attitude about falls on prevention activities. Design: The data collection was, in the period between July 10th, 2017 and August 10th, 2017, accumulated by constructive questionnaires targeting 138 nurses and nurse aids who are employed within five long-term care hospitals. Methods: The statistical processing was as follows: the frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and hierarchical regression analysis. Results: The fall prevention activities showed a significant difference statistically in the fields of age (F = 5.33, p = 0.002), working career (F = 3.98, p = 0.014), positions (t = 2.71, p = 0.008), subject’s experience with patient falls (t = 2.15, p = 0.033), fall prevention education (t = 3.32, p = 0.001). As for the correlation between knowledge and attitude towards falls and fall prevention activities, knowledge and attitude towards fall (r = 0.45, p β = 0.32, p < 0.001) had an effect on fall prevention activities. Conclusion: In order to increase fall prevention activities in long-term care hospitals, nursing staff’ attitude towards falls is important. Therefore, we need to explore diverse strategies to promote fall prevention activities of nursing.
Perception of Adulthood and Psychological Adjustment in Emerging Adults

One of the goals of the study was to check the differences in perception of adult status and fulfilment of achieved subjective criteria of adulthood regarding the transitional markers (professional status and living with parents) and gender. Another goal was to test the contribution of transitional markers, achieved subjective criteria of adulthood and perceived adult status on anxiety, depression and life satisfaction, with control of demographics. A sample of 572 university students, the employed, and the unemployed emerging adults, has been assessed. The measures included Depression and Anxiety Stress Scale, The Satisfaction with Life Scale, Achieved Criteria for Adulthood and Adult Status. The results show that the employed perceived the highest number of achieved adulthood criteria. After controlling for transitional markers, fewer achieved criteria of adulthood predict more symptoms of anxiety and depression. Emerging adults who perceive more achieved criteria of adulthood and who feel as adults have higher life satisfaction. The unemployed young adults, especially men, are at higher risk of having poor psychological adjustment as they struggle with the full realization of an adult role.
Work in Progress: Student Perception of Computer Programming within Engineering Education: An Investigation of Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors

Dr. Charles Wallace studied Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California before earning his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Michigan. He has been on the faculty of the Michigan Tech Computer Science Department since 2000. His experiences as a computer scientist, linguist, and software developer drive his research exploring how humans can better understand, build, and use software. His work has been funded by the National Science Foundation, Google, Microsoft Research, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Phosphatidylinositol 3,5-Bisphosphate regulates Ca2+ Transport During Yeast Vacuolar Fusion through Activation of the Ca2+ ATPase Pmc1

The transport of Ca2+ across membranes precedes the fusion and fission of various lipid bilayers. Yeast vacuoles during hyperosmotic shock become fragmented through fission events that require Ca2+ efflux of their luminal stores through the TRP channel Yvc1. This requires the production of the lipid PI(3,5)P2 by Fab1. Ca2+ is also released during vacuole fusion upon trans-SNARE complex assembly, however, the role of PI(3,5)P2 remains unclear. Here we demonstrate that elevated PI(3,5)P2 levels abolish Ca2+ efflux during fusion, indicating that PI(3,5)P2 has opposing effects on Ca2+ transport in fission versus fusion. Notably, Ca2+ efflux was enhanced when PI(3,5)P2 levels were reduced. Importantly, the effect of PI(3,5)P2 on Ca2+ flux was independent of Yvc1. Rather, the effect was dependent on the Ca2+ pump Pmc1. Vacuoles lacking Pmc1 were resistant to the effects of PI(3,5)P2, while those lacking Yvc1 remained sensitive. Furthermore altering PI(3,5)P2 levels affects the interactions of Pmc1 with the Vo component Vph1 and the R-SNARE Nyv1. We now propose a model in which elevated PI(3,5)P2 activates continued Pmc1 function to prevent the accumulation of released extraluminal Ca2+. Summary During osmotic stress PI(3,5)P2 triggers Ca2+ release from vacuoles. Here we show PI(3,5)P2 stimulates Ca2+ uptake by vacuoles during fusion, illustrating that it has a dual role in Ca2+ transport.
Computerized School Selection and Placement System in Ghana: Challenges and The Way Forward

The purpose of the paper is to review literature on the challenges and the way forward of the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) in Ghana. Literature informs us that the key challenge to the Computerized School Selection and Placement System was the human factor in terms of refusal of parents and students to accept placement into other schools apart from their chosen high endowed schools. It is also found from the literature of this paper that, there was the challenge of some parents not being able to pay the school fees for their wards who have been placed in private schools due to the high cost of private schools' fees. Methodologically, this paper relied primarily on secondary sources of information such as online literatures on computerized school selection, archives, some excerpts from the daily graphic among others. Parents, Headteachers of Junior High Schools and Senior High Schools, students, policy makers and stakeholders in education were the focus in this study. Finally, the review established that the CSSPS has become fertile grounds for bribery and corruption in our dear country Ghana. From the review, it is therefore recommended that there is the need to revisit the policy of developing some of the senior high schools in each region as model schools, with all the modern facilities required in a standard second cycle school. Also, we recommend that Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ghana Education Service (GES) should provide inputs in time to the least endowed schools and also upgrade the infrastructural facilities in the least endowed schools to make them attractive to students so as to reduce pressure on the highly
Awareness, attitude and practises of biomedical waste management amongst public health-care staff in Karnataka, India

Purpose Enormous amount of biomedical wastes (BMW) produced everyday across the world. Management of BMW depends on adherence to protocol. BMW management at generation point, definitely, depends upon the awareness, attitudes and practises of health-care staff, the purpose of this study will assess the awareness, attitude and practise regarding different aspects of BMW. Design/methodology/approach An observational with appropriate checklists, and a cross-sectional study, involving questionnaires, was conducted during 7-24 January 2016. The existing system of BMW management, funds, resources, etc., knowledge, attitude and practises about BMW were assessed amongst 273 health-care workers in selected public health-care institutes of Karnataka. Findings Of 273 study participants, majority (54%) of them have not received any training pertaining to BMW. The results showed a poor level of knowledge and awareness of BMW management amongst health-care personnel. Merely, 43% of the participants correctly knew the categorization of BMW and its disposal in proper colour-coded bins/bags. Awareness is very poor amongst the lower age group, male participants, lab-technicians/pharmacists and supporting staff. Doctors were good at theoretical knowledge such as rules, legislation and public-health importance of BMW management than the practical aspects such as categorization and colour-coding. Further, the attitude of health-care staff is favourable about BMW. Immunization for hepatitis-B was very poor amongst waste handlers (43%). Originality/value As the awareness and practise regarding BMW management were poor across different health-care staff there is a need to conduct periodic training and regular monitoring with special focus on the proper use of personal protective equipment. Further, precautionary immunization should be provided, especially waste handlers and sanitary workers.
Comparative Effects Between A Total Aqueous Extract and A Diet Enriched with Moringa oleifera Leaves in Wistar Rats with Anemia

The leaves of Moringa oleifera have exceptional nutritional qualities and are used in traditional medicine to treat several diseases including anemia. This study is to propose a formulation for the optimal use of M. oleifera leaf powder in the treatment of anemia in rats. Phenylhydrazine (40 mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally for 2 days to induce anemia in rats (Rattus norvegicus). The animals were divided into six groups of 6 rats each and treated orally from day D2 to D28. Rats groups 1, 2, 3 and 4 were treated orally, respectively with 400, 800 and 1600 mg/kg of M. oleifera aqueous extract of leaves (AEMo) and Ranferon. Groups 5 and 6 were fed ad libitum with diets containing 50% (P50) and 100% (P100) of M. oleifera leaves as a substitute for soybean meal, respectively. Red blood cell (RBC) parameters such as RBCs, hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (Ht), mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were analyzed on days D0, D2, D5, D14 and D28. Results showed a prevalence of 0% in anemic rats treated with P50, AEMo 1600 mg/kg and Ranferon versus 16.67% in those treated with P100, AEMo 400 and 800 mg/kg at D28. In addition, P50, AEMo 1600 mg/kg and Ranferon significantly (p ˂ 0.001) increased RBCs, Hb, Ht with total recovery especially RBCs and Ht in anemic rats treated with P50 and Ranferon. In conclusion, the incorporation in small quantities of M. oleifera leaf powder as a substitute for soybean meal has a better efficacy on anemia than the total leaf extract of the same plant.
THE THE EFFECT OF INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOEDUCATION INTERVENTION ON SELF EFFICACY AMONG OPIOID DEPENDENT PATIENTS IN METHADONE CLINICS

Background and Purpose: The present study is designed to evaluate the effect of individual psychoeducation intervention based on integrated self-awareness and self-determination theories (i-SEAZ) toward self-efficacy among opioid-dependent patients in methadone treatment (MT). Methodology: 75 opioid-dependent participants who were on MT under Ministry of Health Malaysia from five Methadone Clinics in Klang Valley were evaluated on the effectiveness of the i-SEAZ intervention. The experiment group comprised 38 participants, who received ten sessions of individual i-SEAZ alongside MT, while 37 participants of the control group only received MT. The effectiveness of the intervention was assessed by the General Self Efficacy Questionnaire (GSE), with ten items. The assessment was performed two times; the first was two weeks before the initiation of i-SEAZ (as pretest), and the second was two weeks after i-SEAZ was completed (as posttest). Findings: The extracted data were analysed by ANCOVA using SPSS-20. The findings showed there was a significant improvement in the i-SEAZ scores between experiment and control groups at posttest (p = 0.000). It is concluded that the intervention of i-SEAZ is associated with a significant increase in self-efficacy among substance-dependent patients in Methadone Clinics. Journal of Nusantara Studies 2020, Vol 5(2) 103-128 ISSN 0127-9386 (Online) http://dx.doi. org/10.24200/jonus.vol5iss2pp103-128 104 Contributions: This study is hoped to contribute to the psychologists and counselors at addiction clinics, treatment institutions and communities in adopting the i-SEAZ module to improve self-efficacy among patients in substance abuse treatment.
Financial and Non-Financial Information Influencing Initial Return of IPOs on the Indonesia Stock Exchange

This study aims to determine the effect of financial factors (Return on Assets, Current ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio) and non-financial factors (company age and percentage of stock offer) listed in the company’s prospectus against the level of Initial Return of shares. This type of research is quantitative research, the population in this study is a company that experienced a positive initial return on the first day on the secondary market that conducted an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2013-2018 with a total of 150 issuers, while the sample amounted to 122 issuers using the sampling technique that is purposive sampling method. The analytical method used is multiple linear analysis methods using eviews9. The results of the study indicate that the independent variables namely ROA, CR, DER, AGE, and PPS affect the dependent variable initial return. Only the variable ROA and company age that affects the level of initial stock return. ROA has a significant negative effect on initial return, Company Age has a significant negative effect on initial return. While CR, DER, and Percentage of stock offerings do not affect the stock initial return. For further research, it is better to add other variables, namely market ratios and company size that have not been used in this study.
Adoption of improved processing technology among African locust bean processors in south-west, Nigeria

The paper investigated the effect of socio-economic and institutional factors on the adoption of improved locust bean processing technology in South-West, Nigeria. Specifically, the study described the socio-economic characteristics of the locust bean processors, examines the level of awareness and adoption of the improved locust bean processing technology in the study area and determines the effect of socio-economic and institutional factors on the adoption and intensity of use of improved locust bean processing technology in the study area. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 360 respondents used for the study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Cragg’s (double-hurdle) model. The result of the study showed that majority (84%) of the locust bean processors were female with an average age of 48 (±11.36) years. Majority (97%) of the respondents were married with an average household size of 8.25 (±4.32) persons. The result showed that 44.2% were aware while 55.8% were not aware of the technology in the study area. The results from the Cragg’s double hurdle model show that in the first hurdle, age, experience, access to credit and awareness positively influenced the decision to adopt the improved locust bean processing technology while in the second hurdle, education and income positively influenced the intensity of the use of the improved locust bean processing technology. It is therefore recommended that Relevant stakeholders, agencies and government should made available credit facilities which will enable the locust bean processors acquired the technology in no distant time.
Steam distillation of lemon grass (Cymbopogon spp.)

Crude essential oils are obtained by steam distillation of variety of natural products like plants, grasses, wood stumps, sawdust, flowers, kernels and seeds. These oils have played an important role in the personal and social hygiene of mankind in terms of their use in cosmetics, toiletries, medicinal formulations, aroma therapy, surface coatings, etc. Most essential oils occurring in nature, consist of mixtures of hydrocarbons 1 like terpenes, sesquiterpenes, oxygenated compounds like alcohols esters, ethers, aldehydes, ketones lactones, phenols and waxes. Out of these, oxygenated compounds are the principal odour carriers. They are more stable against oxidation and resinifying agents. The unsaturated hydrocarbons like terpenes are less stable and are responsible for degrading oils. To make essential oils more stable, so that they retain most of their odours and flavours, these terpenes are removed, so that only oxygenated compounds are retained. Lemon grass oil is obtained by steam distillation of lemon grass (Cymbopogon spp.). It is the most common and cheapest oil available in the market. Two varieties of this grass code named as RRL-16 and CKP-25 have been developed at Regional Research Laboratory, Jammu. These contain 0.28 and 0.5% of essential oil respectively. The former has 79
An extension of Tychonoff’s fixed point theorem to pseudonorm adjoint topological vector spaces

In this paper, we introduce a type of pseudonorms and quasi-pseudonorms on real vector spaces. By these concepts, we introduce the concept of pseudonorm adjoint topological vector spaces, which include locally convex topological vector spaces as special cases. By the Fan-KKM theorem, we prove a fixed point theorem in pseudonorm adjoint topological vector spaces, that is a proper extension of Tychonoff’s fixed point theorem on locally convex topological vector spaces. Then we provide an example to show that this extension is indeed a proper extension.
A Context-Choice Model of Niche Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship research has gravitated towards a singular focus on the Silicon Valley model as the standard model of entrepreneurship. By contrast, some entrepreneurship scholars have more recently suggested embracing entrepreneurship as diverse and colorful. We build on this latter stream of literature by analyzing the diversity of entrepreneurship from complementary institutional arrangements inherent in national economies. Drawing from Robert’s (2004) model of complementarities between context and organizational choice variables, we analyze the contextualization of diverging entrepreneurship models. Our findings indicate that some economies are complementary to a specialized niche strategy, while others instead promote a scalable mass-market manifestation of entrepreneurship.
‘Time to Wake Up’: Climate change advocacy in a polarized Congress, 1996-2015

ABSTRACT Scholars who study the failure of climate change policy in the United States tend to focus on the mechanics of denial and the coordinated efforts of political operatives, conservative think tanks, and partisan news outlets to cast doubt on what has become overwhelming scientific consensus. In contrast, we address a factor that has been understudied until now – the role of climate change advocacy in the U.S. Congress. Using quantitative text analysis on a corpus of floor speeches published in the Congressional Record between 1996 and 2015, we find notable differences in the language partisans use. Democrats communicate in ways that are message-based, emphasizing the weight of scientific evidence, while Republicans tend towards a softer, cue-based narrative based on anecdotes and storytelling. We end with a discussion of what climate change advocates can hope to accomplish through the ‘politics of talk,’ especially in an age of heightened polarization.
Combining Ability Analysis for Growth, Yield and Quality Traits in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.)

An experiment was carried out to study the combining ability effects for growh, yield and its attributing traits in tomato in a 9×9 diallel mating fashion excluding reciprocals to generate 36 hybrids by using 9 lycopene rich genotypes viz., 55P2, Kashi Hemanth, EC321425, 16P2, Arka Meghali, EC-528388, COHM7, 11P4 and COHMUD3. The F1s and parents were grown in a Randomized complete block design with 2 replications. The magnitude of SCA variance is more than GCA variance for all the characters under study. The parent COHMUD3 is good general combiner for plant height at last harvest, number of branches at last harvest and number of fruits per cluster whereas, it was observed that genotype EC321425 was good general combiner for days to flowering, days to fifty per cent flowering, number of fruits per cluster, number of clusters per plant, number of fruits per cluster and number of fruits per plant.
When Being Regulated is a Choice: The Impact of Government Policies on Private School Participation in Voucher Programs

ABSTRACT Private school voucher programs provide government subsidies to eligible students for tuition and other education-related costs. Parents participating in choice programs benefit from a larger and more diverse supply of education providers. Private schools must choose whether or not to participate in a voucher program in their community. In deciding, private school leaders likely weigh program participation benefits against any associated regulatory costs. The higher the regulatory costs of participation, the less likely a private school is to participate in a school voucher program, given a fixed amount of benefit. Since we do not know with certainty which regulations will be viewed by school leaders as more or less costly, we explore whether specific regulations that are common to private school choice programs do or do not deter likely voucher program participation. We use a survey experiment to identify regulatory provisions that are deal-breakers for private schools. We randomly assign different regulations to 4,825 private school leaders in the states of California and New York and ask them whether or not they would participate in a new school voucher program during the following school year. Relative to no regulations, our most conservative models find that open-enrollment mandates reduce the likelihood that private school leaders are certain to participate in a hypothetical choice program by about 19 percentage points, or 60%. State standardized testing requirements reduce the likelihood that private school leaders are certain to participate by 9 percentage points, or 29%. We find no evidence to suggest that the prohibition of copayment or nationally norm-referenced testing requirements affect the overall willingness to participate in a voucher program.