Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
CONTEXTUALIZING TEACHING PRACTICES IN A DIVERSIFIED CLASSROOM : AN ASSESSMENT

ABSTRACTManaging diverse populations is one great challenge facing the Philippine society. Educators affirm that the classroom is diverse, but continue to treat all learners alike while paying lip service to the principle of diversity. This study looked into the extent by which teachers contextualize teaching and learning practices amidst diversity in cognitive preference modality and personal, academic status, demographic profile, and socio-economic condition. Teacher Education students from the six state universities and colleges in the Cordillera Administrative Region (n=715) were randomly selected to assess teachers regarding their level of effectiveness in managing diversity in various areas of pedagogical approaches while teachers (n=45) were purposively selected to validate data through a focused group discussion. Results show that teachers were competent but insufficiently observe students? preferred teaching practices (mean=3.29, SD=.37), management of diverse learning environment (mean=3.21; SD=.46), and accommodation of diversity (mean=3.24, SD=.47). Analysis of variance and t-test for independent means revealed significant differences (p
REM-Net: Recursive Erasure Memory Network for Explanation Refinement on Commonsense Question Answering

Commonsense Question Answering (common-sense QA) tasks aim to examine QA systems’ capability of reasoning over context with complicated logical relationships and implicit commonsense knowledge. A desirable model should be able to provide not only correct answers but also persuasive explanations. Current works incorporate external knowledge presuming that valid explanations are included. However, the explanations are usually confounded and need further distin-guishment. In this work, we propose a recursive erasure memory network (REM-Net), which learns to reﬁne explanations for more precise interpretation while reasoning to obtain correct answers. REM-Net integrates a pre-trained knowledge graph generator, to provide possible explanations based on the commonsense question, and a recursive erasure memory module (REM), which reﬁnes the explanations. The REM module recursively erases confounding explanations to ensure that the model captures the most crucial clues. Experimental results on multiple commonsense QA benchmarks demonstrate that our REM-Net outperforms the competing methods. The case study also shows the model’s ability to ﬁnd more precise explanations.
Thyrotropin Receptor Injection of Adenovirus Expressing the Hyperthyroidism with Intramuscular A Novel Murine Model of Graves'

In this work we report a novel method to efﬁciently induce a murine model of Graves’ hyperthyroidism. Inbred mice of different strains were immunized by i.m. injection with adenovirus expressing thyrotropin receptor (TSHR) or (cid:1) -galactosidase (1 (cid:2) 10 11 particles/mouse, three times at 3-wk intervals) and followed up to 8 wk after the third immunization. Fifty-ﬁve percent of female and 33% of male BALB/c (H-2 d ) and 25% of female C57BL/6 (H-2 b ) mice developed Graves’-like hyperthyroidism with elevated serum thyroxine (T 4 ) levels and positive anti-TSHR autoantibodies with thyroid-stimulating Ig (TSI) and TSH-binding inhibiting Ig (TBII) activities. In contrast, none of female CBA/J (H-2 k ), DBA/1J (H-2 q ), or SJL/J (H-2 s ) mice developed Graves’ hyperthyroidism or anti-TSHR autoantibodies except SJL/J, which showed strong TBII activities. There was a signiﬁcant positive correlation between TSI values and T 4 levels, but the correlations between T 4 and TBII and between TSI and TBII were very weak. TSI activities in sera from hyperthyroid mice measured with some chimeric TSH/lutropin receptors suggested that their epitope(s) on TSHR appeared similar to those in patients with Graves’ disease. The thyroid glands from hyperthyroid mice displayed diffuse enlargement with hypertrophy and hypercellularity of follicular epithelia with occasional protrusion into the follicular lumen, characteristics of Graves’ hyperthyroidism.
TCR Binding and T Cell Recognition Generates Heteroclitic Peptides That Alter Modification of MHC Anchor Residues

Improving T cell Ags by altering MHC anchor residues is a common strategy used to enhance peptide vaccines, but there has been little assessment of how such modiﬁcations affect TCR binding and T cell recognition. In this study, we use surface plasmon resonance and peptide–MHC tetramer binding at the cell surface to demonstrate that changes in primary peptide anchor residues can substantially and unpredictably alter TCR binding. We also demonstrate that the ability of TCRs to differentiate between natural and anchor-modiﬁed heteroclitic peptides distinguishes T cells that exhibit a strong preference for either type of Ag. Furthermore, we show that anchor-modiﬁed heteroclitic peptides prime T cells with different TCRs compared with those primed with natural Ag. Thus, vaccination with heteroclitic peptides may elicit T cells that exhibit suboptimal recognition of the intended natural Ag and, consequently, impaired functional attributes in vivo. Heteroclitic peptide-based immune interventions therefore require careful evaluation to ensure efﬁcacy in the clinic. The Journal of Immunology , 2010, 185: 000–000. short peptide fragments the cell surface, ab T cells and against and cellular malignancies (1, 2). At the molecular level, the speciﬁcity of T cell recognition is governed by the tripartite interaction between the TCR and peptide-MHC (pMHC). Enhanced binding of TCR to pMHC, and mutations that stabilize the fastening of the antigenic peptide to its restricting MHC molecule,
Inﬂuence of Implicit Followership Cognitive Di ﬀ erences on Innovation Behavior: An Empirical Analysis in China

: The innovation behavior (IB) of followers is vital for individuals and organizations. It is not only an important part of individual performance but also an essential foundation of organizational innovation. In general, understanding the formation mechanism of followers’ IB could enhance organizational innovation performance and sustainable competitiveness. The innovation of this study includes the following points. First, in the previous research on the antecedent variables of the IB of followers, the key factor of implicit follow cognitive di ﬀ erence (IFCD) was not examined. We add this key factor to the independent variables of our formation mechanism. Second, in the relationship between IFCD and followers’ IB, we investigate the mediating role of psychological empowerment (PE) and the moderating role of person-organization Fit (P-O Fit), further shown as a mediation model with moderating variables. Third, this study adopts a longitudinal research design, and the data were obtained from 1:1 matched leaders and their followers of large and medium-sized enterprises in China. To avoid deviation in the homologous method, this study gathers data at three-month intervals to ensure that leadership’s inﬂuence on followers is e ﬀ ective. In this study, Amos 24.0 and SPSS 24.0 are used for empirical research. The results show IFCD has a negative e ﬀ ect on the IB of followers; PE has a partial mediating e ﬀ ect on the relationship between IFCD and IB of followers; P-O Fit plays a positive regulatory role in the relationship between IFCD and PE, and P-O Fit moderates the mediating e ﬀ ect of PE on the relationship between IFCD and IB. Based on our empirical research, we put forward some feasible suggestions for company managers to increase sustainability in market competition by promoting the formation of the IB of followers.
The representation of object drawings and sketches in deep convolutional neural networks

Drawings are universal in human culture and serve as tools to efﬁciently convey meaning with little visual information. Humans are adept at recognizing even highly abstracted drawings of objects, and their visual system has been shown to respond similarly to different object depictions. Yet, the processing of object drawings in deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) has yielded conﬂicting results. While CNNs have been shown to perform poorly on drawings, there is evidence that representations in CNNs are similar for object photographs and drawings. Here, we resolve these disparate ﬁndings by probing the generalization ability of a CNN trained on natural object images for a set of photos, drawings and sketches of the same objects, with each depiction representing a different level of abstraction. We demonstrate that despite poor classiﬁcation performance on drawings and sketches, the network exhibits a similar representational structure across levels of abstraction in intermediate layers which, however, disappears in later layers. Further, we show that a texture bias found in CNNs contributes both to the poor classiﬁcation performance for drawings and the dissimilar representational structure, speciﬁcally in the later layers of the network. By ﬁnetuning only those layers on a database of object drawings, we show that features in early and intermediate layers learned on natural object photographs are indeed sufﬁcient for downstream recognition of drawings. Our ﬁndings reconcile previous investigations on the generalization ability of CNNs for drawings and reveal both opportunities and limitations of CNNs as models for the representation and recognition of drawings and sketches.
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC J WAVE IN CATS 3 4 Prominent J wave in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 5

The J wave has never been documented in the electrocardiogram (ECG) of cats presenting with 23 hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The present study aimed to describe the presence, 24 morphology, amplitude, and duration of J waves in cats with HCM. It included 20 apparently healthy 25 cats and 45 cats diagnosed with HCM based on clinical, echocardiographic, ECG, and radiographic 26 examination. The cats were of different breeds (Persian: 40, domestic short hair: 21, Siamese: four), 27 ages (6.01±4.34 years), sexes (male: 33, female: 32), and weights (3.30±1.51 kg). The J wave was 28 absent in the ECGs of the healthy population, but was detected in 29 out of 45 cats with HCM (63%). 29 The J waves were observed at the QRS-ST junction in more than one limb lead of the ECG. Only 30 positive deflections with an amplitude ≥ 0.05 mV were included, as measured by an ECG ruler in 31 three consecutive heart cycles. The J waves were mainly present in leads II (n=20) and III (n=16), 32 with amplitudes of 0.06±0.02 and 0.08±0.03 mV; their mean (±SD) duration was 0.16±0.05 ms in 33 lead II and 0.18±0.05 ms in lead III. They occurred in both notched and slurred morphologies, with 34 the latter being more common. In conclusion, J waves were a common finding in the ECGs of cats 35 with HCM. 36
Teacher educators concerns towards inclusive education for children with disabilities in Cameroon; Appraising implementation efforts

All children deserve access to education, including those in low income countries. Educators and teachers share a desire to promote inclusive education, and can came together, to educate themselves about current developments. Teachers have been shown to affect their inclination and ability to implement an inclusive approach to education. This study examined teacher educator’s concerns towards inclusive education in Cameroon secondary schools in order to further understand the challenges faced by countries that are economically (cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1) marginalize (cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1) in implementing educational reforms that even developed countries sometimes struggle with. Twenty teacher educators from the South West Region of Cameroon participated in the qualitative study designed to explore participants ‟ understanding and perspectives of inclusion. Teacher educators ‟ attitudes towards inclusive education was generally positive, however participants were unsure how to implement inclusive education. The findings are considered alongside the Cameroon government’s objective of inclusive education and further research opportunities are identified.
Molluscicidal Activities of the Crystalline Ice Plant ( Mesembranthmum crystalinum) Extract Against Monacha cartusiana Snails

: High densities of the glassy clover snails (Monacha cartusiana ) were recorded at the last few years in large number of villages at Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. The present study designed to control this agricultural destructive pest using ethanolic extract of the Ice plant ( Mesembryanthmum crystalinum ) using poisonous baits technique. Toxicological tests showed that 20% of extract caused 40% mortality of clover snails while 30% extract caused 70% mortality and the highest mortality percentage (90%) was recorded after treatment with 40% extract for 28 days. Enzymatic estimations showed that treatment with LC 25 extract caused an elevation in ALT, AST, ACP, ALP, α esterase and phenoloxidase levels of treated snails while levels of amylase, protease and β-esterase were decreased compared to control snails. Histological investigation of the digestive gland of snails exposed to LC 25 of M. crystalinum extract revealed that the digestive tubules suffered from severe cellular destructions, inflammatory infiltrate and vacoulations. In addition, sections through the ovotestis showed deformations of oocytes. activities - Digestive gland - Enzymatic disturbances Mesembryanthmum crystalinum extract - Monacha cartusiana .
University of Birmingham The Methodological Puzzle of Phenomenal Consciousness

Is phenomenal consciousness constitutively related to cognitive access? Despite being a fundamental issue for any science of consciousness, its empirical study faces a severe methodological puzzle. Recent years have seen numerous attempts to address this puzzle, either in practice, by offering evidence for a positive or negative answer, or in principle, by proposing a framework for eventual resolution. The present paper critically considers these endeavours, including partial-report, metacognitive and no-report paradigms, as well as the theoretical proposal that we can make progress by studying phenomenal consciousness as a natural kind. It is argued that the methodological puzzle remains obdurately with us and that, for now, we must adopt an attitude of humility towards the phenomenal.
Engineering graphics in a community-college setting: Challenges and opportunities

This evidence-based practice paper describes a study of the efficacy of several engineering education pedagogy practices in an engineering graphics course at a large community college in the southwestern US. The student population at community colleges is typically diverse and has a larger proportion of non-traditional students relative to four-year institutions. Most studies of engineering graphics research are conducted at four-year institutions, but results derived from the more diverse student populations at community colleges could help develop more general strategies to improve retention of underrepresented groups in engineering. In this paper, we survey some of the unique demographic and social challenges of community college students and assess the following pedagogical strategies derived from previous literature: lab activities, active learning, and improving spatial visualization ability. Lab activities and content that encourage active learning have been previously cited as effective strategies for engaging non-traditional students. Spatial visualization ability has been shown to impact learning outcomes in engineering graphics courses, and activities like sketching have been shown to help students with low spatial visualization. This study focuses on an introductory engineering graphics course that teaches modeling and assembly and drawing creation in SolidWorks, a 3D computer-aided-design software. We discuss the impact of lab time, active learning activities, and sketching activities on student’s self-efficacy and perceived learning, as well as connections between spatial visualization ability and learning outcomes. Students reported a large increase in their 3D-modeling self-efficacy over the semester and agreed that working on CAD during lab time and following along with instructor demos were helpful to their learning. In an attempt to improve spatial visualization ability of the students, sketching components were included during the course. The average spatial visualization skills of the students improved over the semester, but students had mixed agreement about whether the sketching activities were helpful for learning course material. Our results are compared to previously reported findings from four-year institutions and other community colleges, when available. We highlight promising strategies to promote learning and confidence for diverse student populations learning engineering graphics, which could potentially improve retention at other community colleges and four-year institutions.
International Journal of Science and Business

The purpose of the study was to explore challenges affecting the growth of women entrepreneurs in the micro finance sector. This was necessitated by the importance of growth of women entrepreneurs to economic development of countries. An exploration research design was adopted for this study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and interviews from 200 female entrepreneurs in the micro finance sector in Harare. The results showed that the social factors such as too many family responsibilities, segregation in terms of accessing capital resources and gender stereo typing were negatively affecting the growth and success of women owned micro-finance institutions. The study noted that business environment factors such as hyperinflation, weak currency, low demand for loans due to poverty, and unemployment and unpredictable policies were negatively affecting the growth of women owned micro finance institutions. The study also noted that regulations from the Central Bank on the operations, registration and licensing of micro-finance had not significantly affected the growth of women owned micro-finance institutions in Harare. The main limitations of the study are that the findings may not be generalized to all female owned entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe because the sample was drawn from Harare so they may be a need to make use of a larger sample. The findings of this study are of value to the operations and successful growth of women owned financial sector, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, the government of Zimbabwe and the women in general. Identification of the challenges will shape and inform all future intervention policies and programs to support the growth of women owned micro-finance sector in Zimbabwe. In addition, the growth of women entrepreneurs will reduce poverty among women, promote economic empowerment and lead to gender equality. The findings of this study are based on the data collected from women who own and operate micro-finance institution in Harare and hence the challenges identified are original and true. This implies that addressing the challenges identified in this study will lead to growth and success of women owned micro-finance institutions. IJSB Accepted 30 January 2021 Published 25 February 2021 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4561669
Influência de combinações genéticas nos níveis de HDL-c em uma população do sul do Brasil

FUNDAMENTO: Baixos niveis de HDL-c sao importantes preditores de doenca coronariana, a primeira causa de morte no mundo todo. Muitos fatores afetam os niveis de HDL-c, tais como os polimorfismos de genes que codificam proteinas-chave para a via de transporte reverso de colesterol. OBJETIVO: Investigar a influencia de sete polimorfismos dos genes CETP, APOA1, ABCA1 e SCARB1 genes nos niveis de HDL-c em uma populacao da regiao sul do Brasil. METODOS: Os polimorfismos foram investigados em uma amostra de 500 individuos de descendencia europeia, mas os niveis de HDL-c de somente 360 individuos foram ajustados para cofatores usando regressao linear multipla no estudo de associacao. A amostra foi dividida em tercis de acordo com os niveis ajustados de HDL-c e frequencias de alelos e haplotipos foram comparadas entre o 1o e o 3o tercis dos niveis ajustados de HDL-c. RESULTADOS: Quando as combinacoes dos alelos de risco foram testadas, a frequencia de combinacoes alelicas em tres genes (haplotipo 1 do gene APOA1, variante 2S do gene SCARB1, e alelo B1 do gene CETP) foi significantemente mais alta no tercil inferior dos niveis ajustados de HDL-c (28,3%) do que no tercil superior (14,9%; p=0,008), o que indica que a presenca dessas variantes aumentou 2,26 vezes a chance de ter niveis de HDL-C < 39,8 mg/dl. CONCLUSAO: Espera-se que esses marcadores, quando estudados separadamente, tenham uma pequena influencia na caracteristica que esta sendo analisada, mas uma influencia maior foi detectada quando os marcadores foram estudados em combinacao. Em uma populacao da regiao sul do Brasil, nossos dados mostraram uma influencia significante das combinacoes das variantes dos genes APOA1, SCARB1 e CETP nos niveis de HDL-c.
Evaluation of Grain Type and Processing Method on Steer Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Nutrient Digestion

A 158-d feedlot finishing experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of grain type and wet distillers’ grains inclusion on steer performance and carcass characteristics. Yearling steers (n = 320; initial BW = 325 kg; SD = 23 kg) were utilized in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement, with the first factor as grain type with either 100% dryrolled corn (DRC) or a 50:50 blend of dry-rolled corn and dry-rolled wheat (WHEAT), and the second factor as wet distillers’ grains plus solubles (WDGS) inclusion at 12 (12WDGS) or 30% (30WDGS) of diet DM. There were no interactions (P ≥ 0.21) between grain type and WDGS inclusion for any performance or carcass traits. There were no differences (P ≥ 0.29) in DMI, ADG, or G:F between DRC or WHEAT. Cattle fed DRC and WHEAT had similar HCW (P = 0.84), but LM area was greater (P = 0.02) for steers fed WHEAT. There were no differences (P ≥ 0.15) in 12 rib fat or USDA marbling score between grain types, but increased LM area in steers fed WHEAT led to
Factors affecting and affected by user acceptance of computer-based nursing documentation: results of a two-year study.

OBJECTIVES The documentation of the nursing process is an important but often neglected part of clinical documentation. Paper-based systems have been introduced to support nursing process documentation. Frequently, however, problems such as low quality of documentation are reported. It is unclear whether computer-based documentation systems can reduce these problems and which factors influence their acceptance by users. DESIGN We introduced a computer-based nursing documentation system on four wards of the University Hospitals of Heidelberg and systematically evaluated its preconditions and its effects in a pretest-posttest intervention study. For the analysis of user acceptance, we concentrated on subjective data drawn from questionnaires and interviews. MEASUREMENTS A questionnaire was developed using items from published questionnaires and items that had to be developed for the special purpose of this study. RESULTS The quantitative results point to two factors influencing the acceptance of a new computer-based documentation system: the previous acceptance of the nursing process and the previous amount of self-confidence when using computers. On one ward, the diverse acceptance scores heavily declined after the introduction of the nursing documentation system. Explorative qualitative analysis on this ward points to further success factors of computer-based nursing documentation systems. CONCLUSION Our results can be used to assist the planning and introduction of computer-based nursing documentation systems. They demonstrate the importance of computer experience and acceptance of the nursing process on a ward but also point to other factors such as the fit between nursing workflow and the functionality of a nursing documentation system.