Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Steinberg character as a true character

A set of fixing elements for mounting radiators or like bodies on walls comprises a wall fitting, such as a bracket arm of the knock-in or surface-mounting bracket type, associated with a holder for a radiator or like body. The holder is attachable to the wall fitting by a connector in the form of a clip which can be adjustably attached to the wall fitting and clamped in position. The wall fitting is traversed at its freely projecting end by a slot for the reception of part of said clip.
Two-Path Cutoff Waveguide Dielectric Resonator Filters

We propose here a new idea to design filters for achieving new levels of performance. This type of filters is made of a rectangular waveguide with a partial H-plane bifurcation. Each bifurcated section finite in length operates as a cutoff waveguide, at the central part of which low permittivity dielectric resonators are loaded. An accurate CAD program is developed which is based on a procedure that takes into account the effect of not only the dominant, but also a large number of higher order modes generated at discontinuities . Experiments for X-band trial filters designed by a new program show good agreements with the theory.
Climatic and edaphic‐based predictors of normalized difference vegetation index in tropical dry landscapes: A pantropical analysis

Aim: Spatial patterns in resource supply drive variability in vegetation structure and function, yet quantification of this variability for tropical dry forests (TDFs) remains rudimentary. Several climate- driven indices have been developed to classify and de lineate TDFs globally, but there has not been a climo- edaphic synthesis of these indi ces to assess and delineate the extent of TDFs. A statistical climo- edaphic synthesis of these indices is therefore required.
Impulse control disorders in Parkinson disease and RBD

Objective To describe the prevalence, natural history, and risk factors for impulse control behaviors (ICBs) among people with Parkinson disease (PD), those with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD), and controls. Methods Participants with early PD (within 3.5 years of diagnosis), those with RBD, and controls were clinically phenotyped and screened for ICBs longitudinally (with the Questionnaire for Impulsivity in Parkinson's Disease). ICB-positive individuals were invited for a semistructured interview, repeated 1 year later. The severity of the ICB was assessed with the Parkinson's Impulse Control Scale. Multiple imputation and regression models were used to estimate ICB prevalence and associations. Results Data from 921 cases of PD at baseline, 768 cases at 18 months, and 531 cases at 36 months were included, with 21% to 25% screening positive for ICBs at each visit. Interviews of ICB screen–positive individuals revealed that 10% met formal criteria for impulse control disorders (ICD), while 33% had subsyndromal ICD (ICB symptoms without reaching the formal diagnostic criteria for ICD). When these data were combined through the use of multiple imputation, the prevalence of PD-ICB was estimated at 19.1% (95% confidence interval 10.1–28.2). On follow-up, 24% of cases of subsyndromal ICD had developed full symptoms of an ICD. PD-ICD was associated with dopamine agonist use, motor complications, and apathy but not PD-RBD. ICD prevalence in the RBD group (1%) was similar to that in controls (0.7%). Conclusions ICBs occur in 19.1% of patients with early PD, many persisting or worsening over time. RBD is not associated with increased ICD risk. Psychosocial drivers, including mood and support networks, affect severity.
Optimized Charge Pump With Clock Booster for Reduced Rise Time or Silicon Area

In this brief an improved Dickson charge pump (DCP) topology exploiting a clock boosting is presented. An accurate while simple theoretical model for the dynamic behavior of the charge pump is carried out. Analytical comparison with the traditional DCP reveals that the proposed solution can achieve a rise time or area reduction between 10% and 60% at the cost of a slight circuit complexity. Finally, simulation results using a 65-nm CMOS technology show the accuracy of the analytical model as well as the advantages of the proposed solution.
Study of some haematological and immunological parameters in patients infected with giardia lamblia in Najaf Governorate

The current study aimed at finding the relationship between infection of Giardia lamblia and some hematological (complete blood count, concentration of ferritin) and immunological parameters (interleukin-6, interleukin-10), The present study was carried out from June, 2020 to May, 2021. A total of 509 out suspected patients samples and 50 healthy persons , whom have meant the laboratory of AL-Hakeem hospital ,Al Sader General Hospital ,AL-Zahra maternity and pediatrics and Al Furat General Hospital in AL-Najaf province.The results of the current study showed a high incidence of injuries among the age group (10-20) As the percentage (52.06%) , While the lowest rate of infection was in the age group (51-60) As the percentage (37.52%),The results of the current study showed a clear decrease in most of the blood parameters in people infected with the parasite Giardia lamblia Compared to the healthy group While the results showed an increase in eosinophilic blood cells in patients infected with the parasite Giardia compared to the healthy group, Result of study revealed that concentration of (IL-6) in male and female patients infected with G. lamblia were significant decrease (P (211.92±13.07pg /ml), (263.75±21.73) respectively in compared to the control group (481.54±19.83pg /ml), (394.66±32.98pg/ml) respectively.
Saudi Female EFL Teachers’ Cognition and Practices Regarding Online Corrective Feedback in Speaking Class

The study of teachers’ cognition and classroom practices about online corrective feedback in English language teaching is a recent trend in research. However, there is a paucity of studies on teachers’ practices and cognition of online corrective feedback in speaking class. Therefore, this study attempts to bridge this research gap by investigating Saudi female English language teachers’ cognition and practices related to corrective feedback in an online speaking setting. The main question of this study is What are Saudi female EFL teachers’ practices and tacit beliefs about online corrective feedback? The participants of the study were five Saudi female teachers. This study applied a qualitative case study approach dealing with in-depth data collection instruments, including online class observations followed by face-to-face semi-structured and stimulated recall interviews, which interacted with each other through a practical argument process. The results revealed how the teachers’ online corrective feedback beliefs shaped their practices. The observational data revealed that all five teachers corrected most of their students’ errors using various online corrective feedback strategies. The observational data revealed that most teachers used output-prompting strategies more commonly than input-providing strategies, reflecting teachers’ interest in prompting self-correction discovery and reducing the students’ need for assistance. This study thus provides a deeper insight into the complexity of teachers’ cognitions and practices regarding online corrective feedback. Implications of the findings of this study in teacher education are highlighted, and recommendations for further research are suggested.
The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy-based Social Work Intervention on the Burden of Formal Caregivers Among Alborz City Nursing Home

Objectives: As the elderly population increases, the need for their care and establishing nursing homes and hiring formal caregivers becomes more significant. Caregivers are under the pressure and burden of care due to the provision of services. The current study investigates the effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based social work intervention on the extent of care burden among the formal caregivers of the elderly. Methods: This research was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest-follow-up design. The study’s statistical population comprised the formal caregivers of the elderly. The study sample consisted of 30 caregivers (15 men and 15 women), who were selected by convenience sampling method. The study participants received seven 90-min intervention sessions (CBT-based social work). The intervention protocol was validated by the Agree form using expert opinion evaluation. For data collection, the Zarit caregiver burden interview (short-form) was used. This scale has been validated by Rajabi Mashhadi et al. (2014) in Iran. Results: The care burden score of the explored participants was 24.20, within the average level. The repeated-measures analysis of variance revealed that the presented intervention provided a significant difference between the two stages of pretest and posttest in physical (P=0.004) and psychological (P=0.05) dimensions. Also, the changes in the study variables remained constant until the follow-up stage. Discussion: The obtained data indicate that the provided CBT-based social work intervention with the dimensions of identifying and accessing supportive resources, modifying attitude, and relaxation training can reduce the burden of care in physical, psychological, and general aspects among the study subjects. Therefore, more use of this intervention by specialists can affect the care burden of formal caregivers. The present research results also highlight the necessity for the attention of nursing home officials, social policymakers, and professionals active in the field of elderly care.
Comparative evaluation of biochemical parameters and mineral composition of Cucurbita ficifolia, C. maxima and C. moschata fruit, grown in the northern hemisphere

Fruit peel/pulp distribution of biologically active compounds is an important characteristic of plant physiology and the basis of zero waste production in agriculture. Among C. ficifolia, C. maxima and C. moschata the former showed the lowest dry matter content, especially in peel, similar peel and pulp values of antioxidant activity (AOA) and polyphenol content (TP), with the highest levels in fruit placenta. Peel carbohydrate profile of C. ficifolia fruit was characterized by lower levels of disaccharides compared to C. maxima and C. moschata peel and an opposite pattern of monosaccharides accumulation. The analysis of 25 elements content in Cucurbita peel and pulp, using ICP-MS, indicated that C. ficifolia fruit are characterized by significantly high concentrations of Sr, Si and I in pulp compared to the values of C. maxima and C. moschata. On the contrary, C. maxima and C. moschata were characterized by low concentration of pulp Mn. Highly significant positive correlations were recorded between Cr-Sr, Cr-Ca and CaSr (r=0.906; 0.939 and 0.974 respectively) and P-Cu (r=0.968). Despite C. ficifolia, does not contain carotenoids, it is highly valuable due to the high levels of Si, I, Cr and Ca in peel and pulp, which reveals new areas of its application.
Algorithms and theory for polynomial eigenproblems

In this thesis we develop new theoretical and numerical results for matrix polynomials and polynomial eigenproblems. This includes the cases of standard and generalized eigenproblems. Two chapters concern quadratic eigenproblems $(M\lambda^2+D\lambda+K)x=0$, where $M$, $D$ and $K$ enjoy special properties that are commonly encountered in modal analysis. We discuss this application in some detail, in particular the mathematics behind discrete dampers. We show how the physical intuition of a damper that gets stronger and stronger can be mathematically proved using matrix analysis. We then develop an algorithm for quadratic eigenvalue problems with low rank damping, which outperforms existing algorithm both in terms of speed and accuracy. The first part of our algorithm requires the solution of a generalized eigenproblem with semidefinite coefficient matrices. To solve this problem we develop a new algorithm based on an algorithm proposed by Wang and Zhao [SIAM J. Matrix Anal. Appl. 12-4 (1991), pp. 654--660]. The new algorithm computes all eigenvalues in a backward stable and symmetry preserving manner. The next two chapters are about equivalences of matrix polynomials. We show, for an algebraically closed field $\mathbb{F}$, that any matrix polynomial $P(\lambda)\in\mathbb{F}[\lambda]^{n\times m}$, $n\leq m$, can be reduced to triangular form, while preserving the degree and the finite and infinite elementary divisors. We then show that the same result holds for real matrix polynomials if we replace ``triangular'' with ``quasi-triangular,'' that is, block-triangular with diagonal blocks of size $1\times 1$ and $2 \times 2$. The proofs are constructive in the sense that we build up triangular and quasi-triangular matrix polynomials starting the Smith form. In this sense we are solving structured inverse problems. In particular, our results imply that the necessary constraints that make list of elementary divisors admissible for a real square matrix polynomial of degree $\ell$ are also sufficient conditions. For the case of matrix polynomials with invertible leading coefficients, we show how triangular/quasi-triangular forms, as well as diagonal and Hessenberg forms, can be computed numerically. Finally, we present a backward error analysis of the shift-and-invert Arnoldi algorithm for matrices. This algorithm is also of interest to polynomial eigenproblems with easily constructible monic linearizations. The analysis shows how errors from the linear system solves and orthonormalization process affect the Arnoldi recurrence. Residual bounds for linear systems and columnwise backward error bounds for QR factorizations come to play, so we discuss these in some detail. The main result is a set of backward error bounds that can be estimated cheaply. We also use our error analysis to define a sensible condition for ``breakdown,'' that is, a condition for when the Arnoldi iteration should be stopped.
Crisis and opportunity: the impacts of COVID-19 on water advocacy in Ontario, Canada

ABSTRACT This article provides results from interviews and a focus group conducted at two different points in time in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, which explored impacts of the pandemic and adaptation among water advocacy organizations in southern Ontario, Canada. Our findings show that despite the destabilizing and sometimes devastating impact of COVID-19 on grassroots organizations and their programs, by disrupting business as usual the pandemic also created the conditions for experimentation, innovation, the establishment of new capacities and strategic foci. In this paper, we share descriptive narratives from water activists in our geographic area about how they adapted and innovated their work despite the challenges of the pandemic. Our findings illustrate and add nuance to themes emerging in the literature about the impacts of the pandemic on environmental advocacy groups and other nonprofit organizations, and generate new themes for further exploration.
Relationship of Spiritual Well-being, Social Health, and Parent-Child Interaction with Health-Related Quality of Life in Parents of Children with Specific Learning Disorders

Background: Health encompasses physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions. Parents' spiritual well-being can affect their social health and, therefore, their health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Objectives: In this study, we investigated the relationship between spiritual well-being, social health, parent-child interaction, and HRQOL in parents of children with specific learning disorders. Methods: This study investigated the relationship between spiritual well-being, social health, and the statistical population in this descriptive-correlational study comprised all parents of children with certain learning disorders in Andimeshk, Iran, in 2020. Through convenience sampling, 174 parents were selected as the sample. The study used instruments, including the Health-related Quality of Life Questionnaire, the Spiritual Well-being Questionnaire, Keyes's Social Wellbeing Questionnaire (KSWBQ), and the Pianta Child-Parent Relationship Scale (CPRS). Statistical analysis of the data was conducted using Pearson correlation coefficients and simultaneous regression models. Results: There was a significant positive relationship between HRQOL and spiritual well-being, social health, and parent-child interaction (P < 0.001). In addition, the regression analysis demonstrated multiple correlations between HRQOL and spiritual well-being, social health, and parent-child interaction (R = 0.48, P < 0.001). Conclusions: The study found that spiritual well-being, social health, and parent-child interactions were essential in the HRQOL of parents of children with specific learning disabilities.
Configuration spaces of C and CP^1: some analytic properties

We study holomorphic self-maps of non-ordered n-point configuration spaces C^n(X), where X is either affine or projective complex line. The complex Lie group Aut(X) acts diagonally on C^n(X). We prove that for n>4 every endomorphism F of C^n(X) either is tame meaning that it is of the form F(Q)=T(Q)Q for a certain morphism T of C^n(X) to Aut(X) or carries the whole C^n(X) into one Aut(X) orbit Aut(X)Q_0 in C^n(X). The first option happens if and only if the image of the induced endomorphism F_* of the fundamental group of C^n(X) (which is the braid group of X) is a non-cyclic group; otherwise F is of the second type. We also prove that for n>(dim(Aut(X))+1 a morphism F of C^n(X) to any C^k(X) always admits an n point subset Q of X whose intersection with its image F(Q) is non-empty. Finally, we give a complete description of unbranched k-coverings of C^n(x) for k<2n+1.
Pengaruh Kualitas dan Fitur terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada Smartphone Samsung Galaxy A Series (Study Kasus pada Mahasiswa Universitas Darwan Ali di Sampit)

This study aims to determine the effect of the quality and features possessed by smartphones on the purchase decision of the Samsung A Series. The population of this study was Darwan Ali University students and as many as 80 students became the research sample using random sampling. Multiple linear regression analysis will be used because the regression model is free from multicollinearity, normality, and heteroscedasticity. The results of this study indicate that quality and features have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions. Quality and features can describe the decision to buy a smartphone by 30.7%.
Newspaper framing of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria

Since the corona virus disease broke out in Wuhan, Hubei Province in China in 2019, the world has known no peace in terms of global health. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new lifestyle of wearing facemask called the ‘new normal’. The media particularly newspapers have been fighting this global pandemic through different reports such as straight news, features, opinions and cartoons among others. However, newspapers seem not to be doing enough in this war in their editorials. The above dictated this study which examined how Nigerian newspapers framed the second wave of COVID-19 in their editorials. Using qualitative research method, the study analysed contents of the published editorials of selected newspapers on the second wave of COVID-19 in Nigeria. Data analysed were presented in simple statistics while hypotheses raised were tested using Chi-square Statistical Technique. The study found that Vanguard and Punch newspapers (the selected newspapers) published very few editorials (poor frequency) on the second phase of the pandemic in Nigeria despite the deadly effects of the disease. The study also revealed 13 types of frames (content categories of frame) in the editorials published on the second upsurge of the pandemic in Nigeria by the selected newspapers.
Gluten-Free Crackers Based on Chickpea and Pumpkin Seed Press Cake Flour: Nutritional, Functional and Sensory Properties

SUMMARY Research background Despite the growing trend of the gluten-free market and the presence of a wide range of gluten-free products, there are still some shortcomings in nutritional and sensory quality of these products. The commercially available gluten-free products are characterised as products of inferior nutritional quality, particularly in terms of protein and dietary fibre content and with high glycaemic index. On the other hand, from a sensory point of view, gluten-free products usually have inappropriate textural and mechanical properties, poor mouthfeel and flavour. This is a consequence of the limiting choice of raw materials that mainly possess large amount of carbohydrate components. Experimental approach Chickpea flour and two types of pumpkin seed press cake flour (virgin and cold pressed), at two substitution mass fractions (20 and 35%), were blended to produce gluten-free crackers without the presence of conventional gluten-free starch-rich ingredients. This study aims to investigate the effect of these non-conventional flours on nutritional and physicochemical properties, sensory acceptability, antioxidant activity and glycaemic index of crackers. Results and conclusions All produced crackers can bear nutritional claims ’high fibre’, ’source of protein’ and ’source of minerals’. Replacing chickpea flour with pumpkin seed press cake flour increased protein and total phenolic content and enhanced antioxidant activity. The selected combination of raw materials allows the production of gluten-free crackers with a moderate glycaemic index. Besides nutrient content, the addition of cold-pressed flour increased overall sensory acceptability, noticeably improving taste and flavour scores compared to the control and crackers with virgin pumpkin seed flour. Novelty and scientific contribution To the best of our knowledge, there is no study investigating the use of chickpea and pumpkin seed press cake flour blend without using conventional gluten-free flour and starch. The used non-conventional flour represents complementary raw materials in terms of protein quality and valuable alternatives to produce nutrient-rich, health-promoting gluten-free crackers with reduced glycaemic response and acceptable sensory properties.
Search for Bbar to Lambda_c+ X l- nu Decays in Events with a Fully Reconstructed B Meson

We present a search for semileptonic B decays to the charmed baryon {Lambda}{sub c}{sup +} based on 420 fb{sup -1} of data collected at the {Upsilon}(4S) resonance with the BABAR detector at the PEP-II e{sup +}e{sup -} storage rings. By fully reconstructing the recoiling B in a hadronic decay mode, we reduce non-B backgrounds and determine the flavor of the signal B. We statistically correct the flavor for the effect of the B{sup 0} mixing. We obtain a 90% confidence level upper limit of {Beta}({bar B} {yields} {Lambda}{sub c}{sup +} X{ell}{sup -} {bar {nu}}{sub {ell}})/{Beta}({bar B} {yields} {Lambda}{sub c}{sup +} X) < 3.5%.