Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of nutritional and anti-nutritional values of Oryctes rhinoceros larvae in Ondo State, Nigeria

A large number of insect species are potential sources of valuable nutrients for humans and animals but inadequate information about their nutritional values makes them to be under-utilized by humans. This study was conducted to determine the nutritional and the anti-nutritional values of Oryctes rhinoceros larvae and samples were obtained from Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo state. The proximate and the anti-nutrient compositions were analyzed. The high protein content obtained in this study makes it vital and essential as an alternative source of conventional protein-rich food especially for individuals suffering from malnutrition because of protein deficit. Phytate was revealed as a major anti-nutrient in this study but still fell below the lethal dose limit. Thus, it makes the larva consumable irrespective of the phytic acid toxicity. Oryctes rhinoceros larva can be supplemented in our diets to take care of the problem of malnutrition due to high cost of protein and other nutrient rich food particularly among the rural populations throughout the developing countries.
Social Skills Training (SST) for students facing social vulnerability

This study aimed to promote social skills training for Elementary School students through a psychoeducational model. The research aimed to identify the effects of a Social Skills Training (SST) on social skills, behavioral problems and academic performance of fifth graders in primary school-aged from 10 to 13 years old (M = 10,3; DP = 1,5), 26 girls and 25 boys, living and studying in a social vulnerability area in Rio de Janeiro. The sample was divided into the Intervention Group (IG) and Control Group (CG). The SST was applied into ten sessions to work the skills of Civility, Self-control, Assertiveness, and Academic Skills. The Social Skill Rating System (SSRS) and the School Performance Test (SPT) were used as instruments. The obtained results showed positive gains for the majority of the students participating in the intervention and higher IG scores compared to the CG for all variables.
The Frequency of Malignancy in Nodular Thyroid Disease

The thyroid nodules occur quite frequent but, thyroid carcinoma is a relatively infrequent malignancy. Thyroid carcinoma is generally regarded as a condition of modest oncologic importance because it accounts for less than 0.5% of cancer deaths (less than 2% of all cancers). A sample of 196 patients with nodular thyroid enlargements who underwent thyroidectomies were included in this cross-sectional study. The diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma was confirmed in 18(9.2%) patients in this series. Most of the patients were presented with benign goiters, mainly nontoxic multinodular goiter. Cervical lymphadenopathy was present in 4(22.2%) at presentation. In ten patients out of the 18 patients (55.5%) diagnosed with carcinoma, it was possible to make a correct diagnosis of thyroid carcinoma before and at operation time. While in the remaining eight patients (44.5%) the diagnosis of carcinoma was made at a histopathological examination of the surgical specimens. In conclusion goiter affect female more than male. Nodular colloid goiter was the main pathology. Thyroid carcinoma reported in 9.18% of the sample with goiters. Papillary carcinoma was the commonest histopathological type among patients with carcinomas. Keywords: Goiter, multinodular goiter, carcinoma, ANF DOI : 10.7176/JHMN/66-04 Publication date :September 30 th 2019
Relationship Between Academic Ability and Environmental Problem-Solving Skill: A Case Study at Adiwiyata Schools in Tangerang City, Indonesia

The environmental problem-solving skill is influenced by many factors, including academic ability. This study aims to analyze the relationship between academic ability and environmental problem-solving skill. The research method employed for this study was quantitative descriptive with survey technique. The number of respondents consisted of 245 Grade 11 science students from three Adiwiyata Senior High Schools in Tangerang City, Indonesia. Academic ability was measured by using the National Examination score of students in Junior High School, while environmental problemsolving skill was measured by way of an essay test. The results showed a weak positive relationship through the regression model (= 6.596 + .520X). The correlation coefficient obtained was . 340 and the determination coefficient was 11.6%. Higher academic ability scores indicate better environmental problem-solving skills of the students. Based on the results of the study, other Indonesian schools should also implement the Adiwiyata programs in order to improve their students’ academic ability and environmental problem-solving skills.
Pengembangan Paket Modul Cetak Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) untuk Siswa SMA Negeri 1 Wangi-wangi Kabupaten Wakatobi

The purpose of this research and development is to produce a package of Islamic religious education print modules, to determine the feasibility of a packageof Islamic religious education print modules, and to find out the effectiveness of the Islamic religious education print module package. Modules are used for selfdirected and conventional learning. The research method used is the development method. This study uses the Rowntree development model consisting of three stages of preparation, namely the planning stage, the preparation stage of writing, and the writing and editing stages. Testing the product done to the material experts showed the average score of 4.66 means that the product is considered good, and media experts of 4.79 means the product is considered very good, to students, ie 3 students for the stage face to face with the results of the average score the average of 3.30 means that the product is considered good, and 30 students for the field trial evaluation stage of 4.31 means that the product is considered very good. In conclusion the product can already be said to be good but still there needs to be some improvement in accordance with expert advice, students, and teachers.
Immigration, Wages and Employment under Informal Labor Markets

This paper studies the labor market impacts of a massive inflow of Venezuelans in Colombia. By comparing areas that received different shares of migrants, I find a negative effect on wages and on local employment for natives. The negative wage effect is driven by a large drop of wages in the informal sector, where migrants are mostly employed, while the negative employment effect is driven by a reduction of employment in the formal sector, where the minimum wage is binding. To explain these results, I develop a model in which firms hire formal and informal workers with different costs. If these workers have a high degree of substitutability, and wages for formal workers are rigid, firms reallocate formal to informal employment as a response to lower informal wages. In settings with informal labor markets migration can therefore lead to asymmetric employment and wage effects across the informal and formal sectors.
Strategic Management Accounting disclosure, ownership structure, and firm characteristics in Indonesia manufacturing companies

Why managers should choose to disclose their information with investors is one of the major issues in accounting research. Because of information asymmetry and the agency problem, disclosure is an important aspect of the modern capital market. This study aims to measure the extent of Strategic Management Accounting (SMA) disclosure and the impact of ownership structure (managerial ownership, foreign ownership, government ownership) and firm characteristics (firm size, leverage, profitability) on SMA practices in annual reports of Indonesia manufacturing companies. The annual reports of 545 listed companies for 2012–2016 were examined to measure the extent of SMA disclosure and investigate potential determinant factors of SMA disclosure. This study used 42 items of weighted disclosure index, based on international guideline and SMA literature. This study used multiple regression analysis to examine the association between ownership structure, firm characteristics, and SMA disclosure. The results indicate a low extent of SMA disclosure in annual reports of Indonesia manufacturing companies. The average of SMA disclosure rate is only 39.4 percent, which indicates that SMA has not been commonly disclosed in annual reports. Further results indicate that only leverage that has an insignificant effect on the extent of SMA disclosure. The finding regarding SMA disclosure in annual reports should be on concern to regulatory authorities and standard-setters in Indonesia. JEL Classification: G30, G32, G34 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26905/jkdp.v23i3. 3228
EFFECTS OF IBA AND TRICHODERMA spp. ON ROOTING FEATURES OF Rosa Centifolia STEM CUTTINGS

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different levels of (0, 1000, 2000 and 4000 ppm) IBA (indolyl-3-butyric acid), two fungi isolates, and their combinations on the rooting performance of Rosa centifolia cuttings. The application of IBA (with or without Trichoderma spp.) significantly improved the degree and percentage of rooting in cuttings. The results indicate that the rooting ability of cuttings differs significantly between the treatments. Considering the number of roots per rooted cutting and rooting percentage, highest results were obtained from the application of the 4000 IBA (23,63 and %98 respectively). The rooting performance of the cutting treated with solely biological agents’ solution showed worse performance than the samples treated with IBA containing solutions.
Investigating Students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in Writing Skill (A Case Study at the Eleventh Grade of a Senior High School in Banjar)

This study deals with the students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in writing skill. This case study was aimed at figuring out the students use HOTS in writing, figuring out the kinds of the students’ HOTS in writing will be evident in writing, and figuring out the students’ responses on using HOTS in writing. The subject of this study was 21 students at the eleventh grade of a Senior High School in Banjar. Two research instruments used were the essay written test and the questionnaire. To assess the research instruments, the writer combined and synchronized the results by using triangulation analysis as adapted from Fraenkel et al. (2012, p. 559). The findings showed that Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) were used by the students in learning writing. The findings also showed that the kinds of the students’ HOTS were evident that they improved their writing without any treatment. The findings also showed that there were some benefits of using HOTS in writing according to the students’ responses.
The Impact of Accounting Conservatism on Information Asymmetry:Evidence from Egypt

The purpose of the current study is to investigate the impact of accounting conservatism on information asymmetry amongst non-financial companies listed on the Egyptian Exchange throughout the period 2007-2014. More specifically, the study investigates whether or not accounting conservatism assists in alleviating the information asymmetry problem between insiders and outsiders. The study employed one of the most commonly used measures of accounting conservatism, Market-to-Book (MTB) ratio, while information asymmetry was measured using the Bid-Ask spread. In addition, the study takes into account a number of control variables. The study utilised both the univariate and multivariate analysis to provide robust evidence. The results of both the univariate and multivariate analyses reported a negative impact of accounting conservatism on the information asymmetry, but no statistical significance was resulted. With respect to control variables, the results reveal a statistically significant relationship between information asymmetry and trading volume. In addition, the study reveals negative associations with respect to size, leverage and auditor The Impact of Accounting Conservatism on Information Asymmetry:Evidence from Egypt Dr/ Ahmed Hassan Ahmed Ahmed Dr/ Mohamed Ali Shabeeb Ali سداسلا دلجملا عبارلا ددعلا 5102 712 type, while positive relationships were reported regarding profitability, liquidity and listing status, however, no statistical significance resulted. To the best of the researcher’s knowledge, this is the first study to examine the association between accounting conservatism and information asymmetry in a developing country like Egypt. The results reported here should provide references for companies when preparing their financial statements in the future.
A Different Kind of Animal

Human beings have evolved to become the most dominant species on Earth. This astonishing transformation is usually explained in terms of cognitive ability—people are just smarter than all the rest. But this book argues that culture—our ability to learn from each other—has been the essential ingredient of our remarkable success. The book shows how a unique combination of cultural adaptation and large-scale cooperation has transformed our species and assured our survival—making us the different kind of animal we are today. The book is based on the Tanner Lectures delivered at Princeton University, featuring challenging responses across the chapters.
Self-Regulated Learning: Is it Different between Men and Women Students?

The purpose of this research is to identify differences of self-regulated learning (SRL) of men and women students in Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. This study is a comparative study with a sample of 300 students consisting of 164 men students and 135 women students. Sample selection using Stratified Random Sampling technique. The instrument used is the scale of self-regulated learning. Data analysis to identify differences in SRL of men and women students using Independent Samples Test. The research findings show that there are significant differences between SRL of men students and women students. Based on the mean level of SRL, women students have higher SRL than men students. This research recommends counseling service to improve SRL of students.
PHARMACOKINETIC COMPARISON OF MONTELUKAST SODIUM FORMULATIONS AFTER A SINGLE ORAL DOSE IN HEALTHY GUINEA PIGS

Objective: Pharmacokinetic evaluation of montelukast sodium chronomodulated capsules (sustained-release solid dispersion of drug enclosed in pH-sensitive film-coated hard gelatin shell) and marketed tablets has been carried out in this study. Methods: A single oral dose of prepared capsules and marketed conventional tablets was administered in healthy male Dunkin-Hartley albino guinea pigs. Blood samples were collected at different time intervals and plasma concentration of drug was determined by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. Different pharmacokinetic parameters were assessed from plasma drug concentration-time profile by one-compartment model, first-order kinetics. Results: Pharmacokinetic parameters such as time to reach maximum concentration, elimination rate constant, elimination half-life, and mean residence time data indicates that drug release from chronomodulated capsules is significantly prolonged with initial release lag time of 3.5–4 h in comparison with marketed conventional tablets. However, maximum drug plasma concentration, area under the concentration-time curve, and apparent volume of distribution values show non-significant difference between capsules and marketed tablets. Conclusion: The findings specified that capsules were providing time controlled delivery of drug at a desired rate for prolonged time, which may be helpful for the prevention of episodic attack of asthma in early morning hours.
LAND USE-PATTERNS AND EFFICIENCY OF CROP PRODUCTION AMONG FARMERS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

This study examined land use patterns and efficiency of crop production among farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for the study. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and interview method. A total of 128 respondents were used for the conduct of the analysis. The analytical tools employed were descriptive statistics such as frequencies percentages, measures of dispersion and measures of central tendency, budgetary analysis as well as the Stochastic Frontier Production Function (SPF). Results of the analysis revealed that majority of the farmers were male, married, highly experienced and formally educated. The predominant cropping pattern was mixed cropping and continuous farming was mostly practiced. Budgetary analysis showed that the farming was profitable. However, with respect to cropping pattern and farming system, sole cropping and crop rotation were most profitable. Seed, labour and herbicide had significant effect on the technical efficiency of the farmers. Farming experience and household size were seen to contribute to the inefficiency level of the respondents. The respondents had a mean technical efficiency of 0.6749, indicating that in order for them to operate on the frontier, they have to overcome an inefficiency level of 32.51%. Laws binding land acquisition should be made flexible, so as to encourage farmers to expand their production and to reduce pressure on lands brought about by mixed farming and continuous cropping systems.
COPD_A_204388 2343..2354

Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Karl-Landsteiner-Institute for Lung Research and Pulmonary Oncology, Krankenhaus Nord – Klinik Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria; Lung Centre/Pneumology Department, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Pneumological Outpatient Department, MephaCentrum, a. s. , Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic; Biostatistics and Data Sciences, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT, USA; Respiratory TA, Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co. KG, Vienna, Austria; Medical Affairs Regional Center, Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co. KG, Vienna, Austria; Elizabeth Nursing Home, Gödöllő, Hungary; Department of Internal Medicine, Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel; Department of Pneumology, Institute of Pneumatology “Marius Nasta”, Bucharest, Romania; Department Of Pneumology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania; Department of Pulmonology, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Pletnev Hospital, Moscow, Russian Federation; Department of Functional Diagnostics, Specialized Hospital of Saint Zoerardus, Teaching Facility of the Slovak Medical University, Nitra, Slovakia; Topolšica Hospital, Topolšica, Slovenia Background: Reduced physical activity is associated with increased morbidity and mortal-
TEMPO: Detecting Pathway-Specific Temporal Dysregulation of Gene Expression in Disease

While many transcriptional profiling experiments measure dynamic processes that change over time, few include enough time points to adequately capture temporal changes in expression. This is especially true for data from human subjects, for which relevant samples may be hard to obtain, and for developmental processes where dynamics are critically important. Although most expression data sets sample at a single time point, it is possible to use accompanying temporal information to create a virtual time series by combining data from different individuals. We introduce TEMPO, a pathway-based outlier detection approach for finding pathways showing significant temporal changes in expression patterns from such combined data. We present findings from applications to existing microarray and RNA-seq data sets. TEMPO identifies temporal dysregulation of biologically relevant pathways in patients with autism spectrum disorders, Huntington’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and COPD. Its findings are distinct from those of standard temporal or gene set analysis methodologies. Overall, our experiments demonstrate that there is enough signal to overcome the noise inherent in such virtual time series, and that a temporal pathway approach can identify new functional, temporal, or developmental processes associated with specific phenotypes. Availability An R package implementing this method and full results tables are available at bcb.cs. tufts.edu/tempo/.
Parthenium hystrophorus in Ethiopia: Distribution, Impact and Management - A Review

Parthenium, an aggressive invasive weed, is believed to be a native to North and South America. Due to its allelopathic effect and adaptability to different environmental conditions, it is now distributed throughout the world including Ethiopia, where it was reported first in 1988, in the eastern and later in the north-eastern parts of the country. Some scholars believe that Parthenium came to Ethiopia together with the donated grain when the country was hit by famine. Othersopine that entered into the country during the Ethio Somalia war in 1976/77 through military vehicles from Somalia. Still others also presume it has slipped into Ethiopia from the neighboring countries like Kenya. The weed aggressively invaded several rangelands in the country due to its allelopathic effect, capacity to produce copious amount of seeds and its ability to compete for resources to survive. It can affect the biodiversity, agriculture, human and animal health and the economic activities of society. Although several mitigation methods, mechanical, cultural, chemical, biological and utilization methods are used to control it, there is no single effective method, as each method suffers from limitations. This noxious weed can be managed by public awareness and participatory integrated approaches. There is a need to encourage the research on utilization of this weed for insecticidal properties and try to evaluate the potential on pests of different crops. Therefore, managing this troublesome weed through integrated and eco-friendly approaches is suggested for an effective management.
Re-Designing Hazardous Chemicals with Target-Specific Toxicities by Learning from Structure-Based Drug Design

Chemicals are the basis of our society and economy, yet many existing chemicals are known to have unintended adverse effects on human and environmental health. Testing all existing and new chemicals on animals is both economically and ethically unfeasible. In this paper, a new in silico framework is presented that affords redesign of existing hazardous chemicals in commerce based on specific molecular initiating events in their adverse outcomes pathways. Our approach is based on a successful methodology implemented in computational drug discovery, and promises to dramatically lower costs associated with new chemical development by synergistically addressing chemical function and safety at the design stage.
Participants’ enactment of behavior change techniques: A call for increased focus on what people do to manage their motivation and behaviour

Intervention effectiveness does not only depend on fidelity of intervention delivery, but also the enactment, or use, of behavior change techniques (BCTs) by the participants. For example, it is not sufficient that intervention provider prompts an intervention participant to self-monitor their physical activity, but crucially, the participant enacts self-monitoring. Theoretical and conceptual work integrating various strands of research into ‘what a person can do for oneself’ to change behavior is needed. This paper argues how this would aid in designing for, assessing, and promoting the use individuals’ self-management techniques, and ultimately, our understanding of sustained behavior change. The recently published, integrative compendium of self-enactable techniques to change and self-manage motivation and behavior can act as a useful starting point for this work. An increased focus on the enactment of BCTs would help clarify intervention processes, help explain trial outcomes, and potentially enhance intervention effectiveness.