Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Collegiate coach attitudes towards lesbians and gay men

The purpose of the current study was to examine attitudes towards lesbians and gay men among National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, II, and III coaches. Coaches (N = 290) from NCAA Division I (21%), II (22%), and III (56%) member institutions representing 31 different sports completed the Attitudes towards Lesbians and Gay Men scale and a demographic questionnaire. Overall, coaches reported generally positive attitudes towards lesbians and gay men. No significant gender x division interaction was found with respect towards attitudes towards lesbians and gay men, Pillai’s Trace = . 023, F(4, 494) = 1.419, p = . 227, ηp 2 = . 011. Male coaches reported significantly more negative attitudes than female coaches, Pillai’s Trace = . 046, F(2, 247) = 5.92, p = . 003, ηp 2 = . 046. When examining differences in age, older coaches (50 and older) reported significantly more negative attitudes than 30-39 and 40-49-year-old coaches (ps < .05). These findings add to the limited understanding of coach attitudes towards individuals who identify as lesbian or gay men. An understanding of attitudes provides the basis for positive change that can be translated into more inclusive behaviors to provide a better experience for lesbian and gay male athletes.
The Role of Metal Halides in Enhancing the Dehydration of Xylose to Furfural

The dehydration of xylose yields furfural, a product of considerable value as both a commodity chemical and a platform for producing a variety of fuels. When xylose is dehydrated in aqueous solution in the presence of a Brønsted acid catalyst, humins are formed via complex side processes that ultimately result in a loss in the yield of furfural. Such degradative processes can be minimized via the in situ extraction of furfural into an organic solvent. The partitioning of furfural from water into a given extracting solvent can be enhanced by the addition of salt to the aqueous phase, a process that increases the thermodynamic activity of furfural in water. Although the thermodynamics of using salts to improve liquid–liquid extraction are well studied, their impact on the kinetics of xylose dehydration catalyzed by a Brønsted acid are not. The aim of the present study was to understand how metal halide salts affect the mechanism and kinetics of xylose dehydration in aqueous solution. We found that the rate of xylose consumption is affected by both the nature of the salt cation and anion, increasing in the order no salt
Hydrogen Intramolecular Stretch Redshift in the Electrostatic Environment of Type II Clathrate Hydrates from Schrödinger Equation Treatment

The one-dimensional Schrödinger equation, applied to the H2 intramolecular stretch coordinate in singly to quadruply occupied large cages in extended Type II (sII) hydrogen clathrate hydrate, was solved numerically herein via potential-energy scans from classical molecular dynamics (MD), employing bespoke force-matched H2–water potential. For both occupation cases, the resultant H–H stretch spectra were redshifted by ~350 cm−1 vis-à-vis their classically sampled counterparts, yielding semi-quantitative agreement with experimental Raman spectra. In addition, ab initio MD was carried out systematically for different cage occupations in the extended sII hydrate to assess the effect of differing intra-cage intrinsic electric field milieux on H–H stretch frequencies; we suggest that spatial heterogeneity of the electrostatic environment is responsible for some degree of peak splitting.
Digital Identity Management on Social Media: Exploring the Factors That Influence Personal Information Disclosure on Social Media

A number of social media platforms have emerged as dominant medium for societal discourse, enabling significant user involvement in creation and shaping of social media contents. However, the phenomenon raises the challenge of digital identity management on such platforms in order to maintain reputations and ensure information privacy preservation. This study examined the factors that influence users’ decision to disclose personal information on Social Media and their antecedents. We employed a mixed-methods approach based on analysis of data of 250 respondents from tertiary institutions in Ghana, and 8 focus group discussions comprising 86 participants. The results revealed a lack of user awareness and appreciation of the limitations of the privacy settings on social media platforms. Secondly, we observed that users’ ability to establish the legitimacy of parties to social media interactions are fundamental requirements in how individuals engage social media. Finally, there is a disparity between information privacy concerns and actual privacy practices of users on social media.
Investigation of influence of lapes landfill leachate on ground and surface water pollution with heavy metals

Abstract As a result of global and intense production the waste disposal problems become more and more urgent. Waste processing, utilization and recycling is to a certain extent limited by many economic, organisational and technological factors, and this inevitably encourages waste disposal in landfills. Physical, chemical and biological interactions in landfill cell result in formation of landfill gas and harmful leachate. Because of lack of control, together with usual communal waste, industrial waste was also dumped to landfills, therefore gas and leachate produced include large amounts of toxic compounds. Once hazardous waste materials occured in landfills, later they vastly expanded the whole spectrum of toxic materials and compounds. In the landfill environment chemical properties of surface and ground water and concentration of separate components are governed by seepage of leachate and industrial solutants into soil and ground layers and their transport by subsurface waters. Influence on the envir.
Advances in thermal conductivity for energy applications: a review

Thermal conductivity is a crucial material property for a diverse range of energy technologies, ranging from thermal management of high power electronics to thermal insulation for building envelopes. This review discusses recent advances in achieving high and low thermal conductivity (k) as relevant for energy applications, from high-k heat spreaders to low-k insulation. We begin with a brief introduction to the physics of heat conduction from both theoretical and computational perspectives. The heart of the review is a survey of recent advances in high- and low-k materials. The discussion of good heat conductors for thermal management includes inorganics and polymers in both bulk and low dimensional forms. For insulators, the discussion covers the effects of chemical composition, crystal structure, and defects and porosity. Promising areas for future research in both fundamental materials science and engineering technologies are noted.
Lanthanum Nickel Oxide: An Effective Heterogeneous Activator of Sodium Persulfate for Antibiotics Elimination

In recent years, the presence of pharmaceutically active compounds (PhACs) in surface waters and wastewaters has b the effectiveness of conventional water treatment methods. Towards this direction, advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for the complete elimination of micro pollutants in waters have become an emerging area of research. The present study reports the heterogeneous activation of sodium persulfate (SPS) by LaNiO3 (LNO) perovskite oxide for the degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX), an antibiotic agent. LNO was prepared according to a combustion method, and its physicochemical characteristics were identified by means of XRD, BET, TEM, and SEM/EDS. SMX degradation results showed the great efficiency of LNO for SPS activation. Increasing LNO and SPS dosage up to 250 mg/L enhanced the SMX degradation. In contrast, increasing SMX concentration resulted in longer time periods for its degradation. Considering the pH effect, SMX removal was obstructed under basic conditions, while the efficiency was enhanced at near-neutral conditions. The present system’s activity was also tested for piroxicam (PIR) and methylparaben (MeP) degradation, showing promising results. Unfortunately, experiments conducted in real water matrices such as bottled water (BW) and wastewater (WW), showed that SMX removal was limited to less than 25% in both cases. The hindering effects were mainly attributed to bicarbonate ions and organic matter present in aqueous media. The results obtained using suitable radical scavengers revealed the contribution of both hydroxyl and sulfate radicals in degradation reactions. Finally, LNO exhibited good stability under consecutive experimental runs.
A New Equation of State and Tables of Thermodynamic Properties for Methane Covering the Range from the Melting Line to 625 K at Pressures up to 100 MPa

This work reviews the data on thermodynamic properties of methane which were available up to the middle of 1991 and presents a new equation of state in the form of a fundamental equation explicit in the Helmholtz free energy. A new strategy for optimizing the structure of empirical thermodynamic correlation equations was used to determine the functional form of the equation. The Helmholtz function containing 40 fitted coefficients was fitted to selected experimental data of the following properties: (a) thermal properties of the single phase (pρT) and (b) of the liquid‐vapor saturation curve (psρ’ρ‘) including the Maxwell criterion, (c) speed of sound w, (d) isochoric heat capacity cv, (e) isobaric heat capacity cp, (f) difference of enthalph Δh, and (g) second virial coefficient B. Independent equations are also included for the vapor pressure, the saturated liquid and vapor densities, the isobaric ideal gas heat capacity and the melting pressure as functions of temperature. Tables for the thermodynamic .
Validation of the Interreligious Forms of the Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRSi-7, CRSi-14, and CRSi-20): Salience of Religion among Selected Youth in the Philippines

The presence of different religions and the freedom of people to navigate the religious space shows that religion in the Philippines is not a monolithic entity. This study validated three versions of the Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRSi-7, -14, and -20) which propose an adequate assessment tool for the diversity of religious belief systems co-existing in Philippine society. The sample (N = 514) was drawn from the young population of the country in an online survey. Descriptive statistics and Cronbach’s alpha values were calculated for the five subscales (ideology, intellect, experience, private and public practice) of the Centrality of Religiosity Scale. The factor structure of the interreligious Centrality of Religiosity Scale was tested using confirmatory factor analysis. The results show that CRSi-7 denotes internal consistency while CRSi-14 and CRSi-20 indicate good internal consistency. Models of CRSi-7, -14, and -20 show a good global fit. Despite two models of the CRSi-20 being identical in fit, the researchers defer to the CRSi-20 model with correlated factors since it is a simpler model. All versions of the CRSi demonstrate a valid and reliable measure for the centrality of religiosity in the Philippines and support the usefulness of the CRS for the study of religiosity.
The Impact of Placing Electronic Word of Mouth on Instagram on Consumers’ Purchase Intention: Case Study of Food Products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Social media networks like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, present promising opportunities for facilitating usability of e-WOM as a rising purchase decision-making tool. In tandem, this study aimed at looking into the impact of placing the e-WOM on Instagram on consumers’ purchase intention to food products in the KSA with a focus on purchase intention and decision. A quantitative research strategy was adopted through the survey method, where questionnaires were distributed through online survey-monkey to Instagram subscribers and dwellers of the KSA. Descriptive and inferential statistical data analyses were applied to generate useful information, and a documentary review was performed to supplement the primary findings. This study established that characteristics of e-WOM, attributes of the e-WOM reviewer, characteristics of social media site for e-WOM, demographic aspects of consumer, and reputation of the brand, influence effectiveness of e-WOM and customer purchase intention and decision on products. Significantly, it was established that quality, quantity, recency, and consistency, of e-WOM impact customer purchase intention and purchase decision towards food products. Nevertheless, it was ascertained that most respondents trust e-WOM as an objective and effective purchase decision-making tool. However, this study was conducted in the KSA and majorly employed quantitative rather than mixed-methods methodology, thus limiting its generalizability. This study originates from the need to improve marketing strategies given the growth of social media marketing against traditional marketing. Likewise, it adds value to existing knowledge about marketing practice and recommends further research in comparing the impact of e-WOM on customer purchase intention, decision, experience, and loyalty, across various social media sites and different nations for the generalized understanding of e-WOM Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation ISSN 2332-8851 2020, Vol. 7, No. 2 52 as a marketing tool.
Human and Machine: The Impact of Machine Input on Decision-Making Under Cognitive Limitations

The rapid adoption of AI technologies by many organizations has recently raised concerns that AI may eventually replace humans in certain tasks. In fact, when used in collaboration, machines can significantly enhance the complementary strengths of humans. Indeed, because of their immense computing power, machines can perform specific tasks with incredible accuracy. In contrast, human decision-makers (DM) are flexible and adaptive but constrained by their limited cognitive capacity. This paper investigates how machine-based predictions may affect the decision process and outcomes of a human DM. We study the impact of these predictions on decision accuracy, the propensity and nature of decision errors as well as the DM's cognitive efforts. To account for both flexibility and limited cognitive capacity, we model the human decision-making process in a rational inattention framework. In this setup, the machine provides the DM with accurate but sometimes incomplete information at no cognitive cost. We fully characterize the impact of machine input on the human decision process in this framework. We show that machine input always improves the overall accuracy of human decisions, but may nonetheless increase the propensity of certain types of errors (such as false positives). The machine can also induce the human to exert more cognitive efforts, even though its input is highly accurate. Interestingly, this happens when the DM is most cognitively constrained, for instance, because of time pressure or multitasking. Synthesizing these results, we pinpoint the decision environments in which human-machine collaboration is likely to be most beneficial.
Perceived teachers’ behavior and students’ engagement in physical education: the mediating role of basic psychological needs and self-determined motivation

ABSTRACT Background Although several studies that rely on self-determination theory have shown the positive interrelations among perceived need supportive learning environment, needs satisfaction, quality of motivation, and desired outcomes in the context of physical education, only few studies have tested so far the full sequence of relations within a single integrated model. Purpose The main aim of this study was to test whether indeed needs satisfaction and in turn quality of motivation mediate the relations of need supportive learning environment to physical activity engagement and intentions. Method Participants were 1120 Spanish students (49.9% males; Mage = 11.70 years; SD = 1.63; range = 10–17 years) from 30 classes out of 13 primary and secondary schools. Results The multilevel path model showed a positive relation of perceived need-supportive teaching to physical activity engagement and intentions by means of needs satisfaction and autonomous motivation and a negative relation of perceived need-thwarting teaching to engagement and intentions by means of needs frustration and amotivation. Although controlled motivation was found to associate with need frustration and need-thwarting teaching it was not associated with engagement and intentions. Conclusion the present findings suggest that the type of teaching style employed by the teachers is decisive to achieve positive consequences in physical education students.
Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns and Plasmid Profile of Bacteria Isolated from Some Swimming Pools in Akure, Nigeria

Aims: To evaluate the antibiotic sensitivity profile of bacteria isolated from swimming pools in Akure, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, The Federal University of Technology, Akure Ondo state Nigeria between May and July, 2018. Methodology: Water samples were collected in the morning and evening periods including weekends, from ten (10) swimming pools in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. The temperature and the pH of the water samples were measured and recorded at the time of collection. The types and loads of bacteria at different times of each day were determined for each of the swimming pools. Characterization and Identification of the various bacterial isolates were based on Gram-staining techniques and biochemical tests. Antibacterial susceptibility profile of the isolates was evaluated using standard methods. Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus being resistant to multiple antibiotics were subjected to plasmid analysis. Results: Bacteria isolated include; E. coli which had the highest occurrence rate (25%), S. aureus Original Research Article Onifade et al.; ARRB, 35(11): 118-125, 2020; Article no.ARRB. 56591 119 (18.75%), Shigella flexneri (14.50%), Klebsiella pneumoniae (14.50%), Proteus mirabilis (9.37%), Citrobacter freundii (6.25%) Pseudomonas aeruginosa (6.25%) Enterobacter faecalis (3.13%) and Salmonella bongori (3.13%). Ciprofloxacin, pefloxacin and tarivid recorded remarkable zones of inhibition against the isolates. The isolates were notably resistant towards chloramphenicol and septrin. The isolates were further examined for the presence of conjugative plasmids. The results showed that their resistance was chromosomal mediated. Conclusion: Despite the fact that these pools meet the World Health Organization minimum requirement, Microbiological examination of the swimming pools revealed that most of them are contaminated with various pathogenic microorganisms which are potentially harmful.
PENGARUH HUTANG, MODAL KERJA, DAN PENJUALAN TERHADAP LABA BERSIH PADA SEKTOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PADA TAHUN 2014-2018

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis dan mengetahui pengaruh hutang, modal kerja dan penjualan terhadap laba bersih pada Sektor Food and Beverage yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada tahun 2014-2018. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kausal kuantitatif, yaitu melihat hubungan variabel terhadap objek yang diteliti yang bersifat sebab dan akibat. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 13 perusahaan dari total populasi sebanyak 23 perusahaan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil uji penelitian ini menunjukkan hutang dan penjualan tidak berpengaruh terhadap laba bersih, sedangkan modal kerja berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap laba bersih. Secara simultan hutang, modal kerja dan penjualan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap laba bersih. Hasil uji koefisien determinasi menunjukkan sebesar 81,3% dari variasi laba bersih dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel bebas, sisanya 18,7% dijelaskan oleh variabel lain misalnya biaya operasional dan pertumbuhan penjualan.
Non-uniform torsion analysis of functionally graded beams with solid or thin-walled section using hierarchical Legendre expansion functions

Abstract In this paper, an accurate yet computationally efficient beam model based on hierarchical Legendre expansion functions is developed for the analysis of non-uniform or restrained torsion problems of Functionally Graded (FG) beams with solid or thin-walled section. The mechanical properties of the FG beams studied in this paper, such as Young’s modulus and shear modulus, are assumed to continuously vary along either the length or thickness direction following a power-law distribution. The proposed beam model is based on the assumption that the beam’s cross-section is infinitely rigid in its own plane. However, the longitudinal displacement field over the beam’s cross-section is enriched in an element-wise manner by the unknown longitudinal displacement parameters multiplying with hierarchical Legendre expansion functions. The proposed modeling methodology has two novel aspects: First, it allows the torsional or twisting angle, which is a priori defined as an unknown kinematic variable, to be directly captured without a post-processing recovery step, even if there exists a strong flexual-torsional coupling within the beam; second, the longitudinal warping response of the beam, triggered by stretching, bending, twisting, or the coupling between them, can be captured without the pre-determination of warping modes and at a lower level of DOFs. The strong-form governing equations of non-uniform or restrained torsion problems of the FG beam are derived based on the principle of minimum potential energy and is directly solved by the high-quality general-purpose ordinary differential equation (ODE) solver, i.e. COLSYS ODE solver. Also, a more efficient Rayleigh-Ritz energy method is applied to provide the weak-form solutions. The resulting beam model is suitable to a more general cross-section, such as solid section, branched open section, or half open-half closed section. The accuracy and efficiency of the proposed beam model are validated extensively by comparing with the previously published results in literature. Effects of the power-law index, taper ratio, and section-type on the torsional response of FG beams with material gradation along length or thickness direction are studied with various numerical examples.
An Analytical Study on Research Trends in Auriculotherapy in Korea

Purpose: This study was done to analyze research articles and explore research trends in auriculotherapy between 2010 and 2019 in Korean academic journals. Methods: Domestic databases including KMbase, RISS, KISS, and NDSL were searched for studies published between 2010 and 2019. Research trends were analyzed according to The STandards Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA) guidelines including research design, control group type, and intervention details from a total of 78 domestic papers. Descriptive statistics were analyzed by frequency and percentage. Results: Most studies were conducted in nursing. Regarding research design, a quasi-experimental design with a no-treatment control group was most common. There were 12 conditions with 4 participant categories. The most common intervention was four-point acupuncture-buried therapy. Interventions conducted weekly with cessation of 2 days for 6 weeks were popular. Regarding dropouts, few studies reported side-effects, with personal reasons being the most frequently reported. However, 50% of the studies failed to provide adequate information regarding intervention details according to the STRICTA guidelines, such as the practitioner background, ear point used for intervention, and a flow diagram. Conclusion: Interventional studies on auriculotherapy have been steadily increasing and have included more diversified conditions. Future studies should investigate the effects of auriculotherapy with more rigorous design, and report more detailed information regarding interventions.