Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Discipline of Verification in a News Production Process (News Coverage of the Polemic of the Malaysian National Anthem in Indonesian Mass Media)

Indonesia and Malaysia are neighbouring countries in the Southeast Asian region. The geographical position is the opposite of that in Southeast Asia. However, the number of similarities between the two countries does not necessarily make the relations between the two harmonious. After the 2000s, Indonesia-Malaysia relations often underwent ups and downs. The problem of territorial disputes, cultural claims, migrant workers, as well as the fog due to forest and land fires illustrates the ups and downs of the relations between them. The mass media that have often reported on Indonesia-Malaysia relations included institutions which influenced the perception of the society on Indonesia-Malaysia relations. How the society gives meaning to the relation between the two countries will depend on the integrity of the facts told by the media. This paper attempts to discuss how the media carry out the process of verifying facts in reporting the polemic of the Malaysian national anthem and the song Terang Boelan. This study employed a qualitative analysis using visual social semiotics. The findings of this research show that the Indonesian mass media, in this case, Metro TV and Kompas.Com, still have to put harder attempt to fully present what has happened regarding the polemic between the two songs.
Evaluation of the pseudo-dynamic bearing capacity of surface footings on cohesionless soils using finite element lower bound limit analysis

ABSTRACT Design of shallow foundations subjected to dynamic loading is an important topic in the geotechnical engineering practice. In this study, an attempt has been made to evaluate the seismic bearing capacity of a strip footing founded on a soil deposit using the lower bound limit analysis method merged with the finite element formulation adopting the second-order conic programming (SOCP) approach. To this end, a well-established pseudo-dynamic loading scheme has been employed to apply the seismic loading on the surface footing. Accounting for the various conditions of the underlying soil layer, the results of the so-called ‘conventional pseudo-dynamic (CPD)’, ‘spectral pseudo-dynamic (SPD)’ and ‘modified pseudo-dynamic (MPD)’ bearing capacity analyses are compared with one another and their pseudo-static counterparts in terms of the value of parameter. The results show the notable influence of the amplification factor, the impedance factor and the site characteristics on the seismic bearing capacity of shallow foundations. In addition, the results obtained from the MPD, CPD and SPD methods are observed to bear a good agreement with each other. Moreover, the MPD approach was observed to render the most conservative seismic bearing capacity values.
Virtual game Changers: how avatars and virtual coaches influence exergame outcomes through enactive and vicarious learning

ABSTRACT Exergames offer both enactive and vicarious learning through the graphical representations of the self and virtual coach. This study established and tested a model of exergame motivation with Social Cognitive Theory as the foundation. A 2 (User Avatar: Absent versus Present) × 2 (Virtual Coach: Absent versus Present) between-subjects experiment was conducted with 137 high school students. Results supported a model in which the user avatar led to identification, with the relationship mediated by self-presence. Playing with a virtual coach increased social presence. Both identification and social presence were significantly related to future exercise intention, with the relationships mediated by in-game competence. These findings suggest notable theoretical and practical implications of using self-presence with avatars and social presence with virtual agents to enhance exergame outcomes through enactive and vicarious learning.
Preparation of highly exfoliated epoxy/clay nanocomposites by clay grafted with liquid crystalline epoxy

ABSTRACT Epoxy/clay nanocomposites with a high degree of exfoliation were achieved by intercalating liquid crystalline epoxy into clay intragallery as well as using a so-called ‘solution compounding’ process. In this process, clay modified was first treated with trichloromethane to form organoclay-trichloromethane suspension followed by liquid crystalline epoxy modification. The liquid crystalline epoxy grafted clay was then mixed extensively with epoxy to form epoxy/nanoclay composites. The mechanism of exfoliation was explored by monitoring the change of morphology of organoclay during each stage of processing with X-ray diffraction (XRD). The liquid crystalline epoxy grafted clay synthesised was characterised by fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and polarising optical microscopy (POM). The clay platelets uniformly dispersed and highly exfoliated in the whole epoxy matrix were observed using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and FT-IR imaging system. The epoxy nanocomposites were fabricated by incorporating different liquid crystalline epoxy grafted clay loading. The results revealed that the incorporation of liquid crystalline epoxy grafted clay resulted in a significant improvement in glass transition temperature (Tg) derived from dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) and thermal stability measured by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
What Inspired That Tweet: A Comparative Analysis of Official and Stakeholder-Enacted Crisis Responses During the Urban Meyer/Zach Smith Scandal

This study investigated the relationship between stakeholder enacted crisis communication and organizational crisis response. Through textual analysis, the reputation repair strategies that head coach Urban Meyer utilized in his four public statements regarding the Zach Smith scandal were identified. Next, 10,000 tweets from Ohio-based stakeholders were content analyzed to examine the extent to which stakeholders mirror the selected strategies employed by an individual enveloped in a crisis and amplify them through their own social media networks. Results showed that stakeholders engaged in three primary behaviors: rallying together by using the ingratiation and reminder strategies; mirroring some of Meyer’s official strategies; and utilizing their own strategies to attribute blame to other, external parties. Implications regarding how stakeholders utilize Twitter, itself, during a crisis were also proffered.
Recruit, Retain and Report: UK Universities’ Strategic Communication with Stakeholders on Twitter

Like many other organizations, universities are using social media to engage with their stakeholders as they have varying interests and commitments. This chapter focuses on strategic communication and stakeholder engagement by UK universities on Twitter. It presents a descriptive study about their engagement on Twitter in terms of their followers, number of tweets, etc. In addition, it analyzes the tweets’ content to identify British universities’ communication strategies. Hence, the results revealed a thematic model in the form of an interrelated conceptual theory that comprises three strands of communication: (i) recruiting prospective students, (ii) retaining present students and staff, and (iii) reporting activities and media coverage. This contribution presents implications for university marketing communication managers who are involved in student recruitment and/or in managing relationships with stakeholders.
Do Voice-Over Artists Convey Emotion Better Than Untrained Voice Users?

ABSTRACT Voice is an invaluable asset for vocal professionals such as actors, singers, dubbing artists, etc. Among these, voice-over artists have rarely been the focus of research related to voice in India. These professionals need to convey emotions solely through the voice, and their vocal training must be suited to meet these demands. This study compares vocal capability of voice-over artists to those of untrained voice users. Each of 10 participants (five voice-over artists, five untrained vocal users) were asked to verbalize a target sentence to convey four different emotions. Their voice samples were recorded and given to 30 naive listeners to investigate whether the listeners perceived the emotion being conveyed. Results revealed that although voice-over artists were recognized by listeners as trained vocal users, there was no statistically significant difference in the number of sentences where the emotion was correctly conveyed through their voice, as outlined in the study. Among the emotions studied, “excitement” was maximally perceived correctly by listeners. While highlighting a lack of training by vocologists, the study also brings into focus a relatively neglected sub-population of vocal professionals in India.
Monitoring data quality using hoteling multivariate control chart

Abstract Nowadays, data and information are recognized as a precious resource in an organization. Data quality indicators help organizations manage the quality of data quantitatively and improve organizational processes. Organizations manage data and information with the help of information systems and make decisions within the framework of data collected and analyzed. On the other hand, continuous evaluation of the quality of data flow in systems can lead to a preventive program to formulate strategies for improving performance. This can be done effectively and efficiently in the form of control charts. In this paper, control charts are employed to monitor the quality of data flow in information systems using data quality indicators such as Accuracy, Precision, Completeness, and Timeliness simultaneously. The results of the control chart deployment show data quality improvement. Developing solutions that rule out information systems errors, using ready-made lists when generating and entering data, providing timely feedback to users on data quality issues, as well as managing visual training and developing guidelines are suggested as remedial measures to improve data quality in the end.
Experimental study of the effect of water vapor on dynamics of a high electric field non-equilibrium diffuse discharge in air

We report results on the influence of relative humidity (RH) on the propagation speed, the intensity of the emitted light, the energy and the gas temperature of a pin-to-plane nanosecond pulsed discharge at atmospheric pressure in synthetic air. The discharge is generated under very high overvoltage (several tens of kilovolts) so that it propagates with a voluminous, diffuse, and stable pattern. It is shown that the water vapor content has a strong impact on the discharge dynamics for gas mixtures with high RH and for the highest electric field values. In particular, for voltage pulse amplitudes higher than 65 kV and RH higher than 30%, the propagation abruptly slows down and the light intensity profiles show a stronger emission at the pin which weakens in the rest of the gap. The electric energy is slightly lower in humid air, independently of water vapor concentration. Also, time and spatially resolved gas temperature measurements carried out for different voltages show a late and significant heating at the pin whatever the water vapor content. An evaluation of the energy consumed in fast heating processes is proposed, showing an increased energy consumption at the pin in highly humid air. Besides, the hypotheses allowing for the consideration of the rotational temperature of the second positive system (SPS) of nitrogen (N2(SPS)) as the gas temperature under high electric field conditions are discussed.
Long Goodbyes: Why do Private Equity Funds hold onto Public Equity?

We analyze how private equity funds sell down their stakes in companies they take public. The average duration of post-IPO holdings is 3 years, whereas lockups expire after 6 months. PE-backed IPOs perform well during the lockup, but we find no evidence that GPs add value for investors through the timing or speed of their sell-down strategies. GPs appear reluctant to sell losers, which is consistent with behavioral biases or fear of litigation. Faster sell-down strategies could have saved investors around $3.5bn in management fees alone. We discuss how, in the future, stock distributions followed by Direct Listings could significantly increase net returns to LPs.
Inheritance of Drought Tolerance Using Six Populations Model in Two Bread Wheat Crosses

Drought stress is the primary restricting factor of crop productivity in Egypt. The development of drought-tolerant lines is urgent. However, drought tolerance is a complex trait. So, this work aimed to reveal the genetic background and gene effects controlling of yield parameters and to discover the epistasis in two bread wheat crosses; Sakha 93 × pureline 5 and Gemmeiza 10 × pureline 42 under irrigated and drought conditions, utilizing seven generations viz. P1, P2, F1, BC1, BC2, F2 and F3. Genetic analysis revealed that additive and dominance effects are involved in the genetics for most traits in both crosses and conditions. Both additive x additive and additive x dominance effects were significant in most cases, supporting the presence of duplicate type of epistasis. Therefore, early generation selection would have failed. F1 hybrids (Drought susceptibility indexes were 0.278 in cross I and 0.295 in cross II), were less affected by drought stress conditions, displaying the presence of heterobeltiosis for drought tolerance. Broad-sense and narrow-sense heritabilities and genetic advance ranged from moderate to high for most of the studied traits and these two crosses could be selected to produce high yielding lines under drought conditions. R
Validation of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire Among Korean Older Adults: Factor Structure and Convergent Validity

Objective: This study examines the validity of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ) for use among Korean older adults. Method: The sample consisted of 2,000 community-dwelling adults ages 65 or older in Chuncheon, South Korea. I conducted confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) to test the original two-factor model of the INQ15 (thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness), as well as the modified two-factor models of the Korean version of the INQ (K-INQ) and the 14-item Korean version INQ (K-INQ14). Structural equational modeling (SEM) was used to test whether the INQ scores had convergent validity with suicidal ideation. Results: CFA results indicate that the modified two-factor model of the K-INQ14 best fit the data for the current sample. Results from the SEM analyses suggest that both constructs predict suicidal ideation. Conclusions: The INQ demonstrates factorial and convergent validity for use among community samples of Korean older adults. The INQ can be used as a two-factor measure of interpersonal needs among this population. In clinical assessment, practitioners who are concerned about their older-adult clients who are reluctant to reveal suicidal ideation can consider using the INQ as a suicide risk assessment tool.
Mathematical Modeling of Biodiesel Production under Intense Agitation

Abstract In this study, a new approach is proposed to investigate the kinetics of sunflower oil and rapeseed oil transesterification in the presence of potassium hydroxide. Transesterification is a heterogeneous process which affected by a number of parameters, that are not readily available in the literature, such as mass transfer coefficients, partition coefficients, and specific surface area of the dispersed phase. However, under intense agitation condition, mass transfer restrictions may be neglected, and the two phases are supposed to remain in thermodynamic equilibrium, during the process. Therefore, a model was developed independent of the mass transfer coefficient and specific surface area, which is reliable for the intense agitation condition. According to the results, the model is valid at least for mixing rates over 500 rpm. The results of the model were used to study the effects of temperature, methanol-to-oil ratio, and catalyst concentration on the biodiesel conversion. Biodiesel production rate increases with increasing temperature, although rapeseed oil transesterification is more temperature dependent. The results show that the maximum amount of catalyst concentration is less than 1% (by weight); however, the optimum value depends on the operating temperature. The optimum value of the methanol-to-oil-ratio decreases with increasing temperature. Thus, at higher temperatures, less amount of methanol and catalyst are required, which leads to easier purification of biodiesel.
The Asymmetric Effects of Regional House Prices in the UK: New Evidence from Panel Quantile Regression Framework

This study unfurls the non-linear behaviour of regional house prices in the United Kingdom by employing quarterly observations spanning the period 1992Q1–2017Q4. Our enquiry aims at examining UK house prices within a multivariable framework and, more specifically, by employing panel quantile regression with fixed effect. In brief, the empirical findings obtained from these methodologies indicate that the UK house prices are influenced at lower and upper quantiles, and that precisely they are influenced by variables such as income, private sector housing starts and employment. We highly support that there is a strong heterogeneity among UK regions and that asymmetry may be one of the keys of the ripple effect. Particularly, the income shows a positively significant performance at lower and higher regional house prices. Moreover, the variables private sector housing starts and employment rate are statistically significant for house prices. Leveraging for first-time panel quantile regression for the case of regional house prices in the UK, policymakers will have a profound understanding of regional house prices. JEL Classifications: C22, R21, R31
Precision Injection of Dairy Sludge on Crop Yield and N and P Uptake in Juvenile and Mature No-Till Silage Corn

Starter mineral fertilizer is used by famers to provide phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N) to emerging corn (Zea mays) plants. Recent studies have shown that dairy slurry can replace mineral fertilizer provided it is precisely positioned close to the corn rows. This 5-year study examined the multi-year effect of precision injected sludge, the thick fraction separated from dairy slurry, on growth and nutrient uptake at the 6-leaf stage and final harvest of no-till corn. The sludge was first injected 15 cm deep and the corn planted < 10 cm from the sludge furrow at least 3 days later. Sludge provided sufficient P for both early growth and full season growth. At final harvest with equivalent total N and P rates (32P 250N treatments), fertilizer and sludge had similar maximum yields (17.9 and 17.4 t ha−1, respectively) and P uptake (26 and 25 kg ha−1, respectively) but fertilizer had higher N uptake than sludge (200 and 162 kg ha−1). N uptake and recovery N use efficiency was greater for sludge than fertilizer based on equivalent min.-N which suggests crop benefits in the sludge other than min-N and P. The study shows that precisely injected dairy sludge can obviate the need for starter mineral fertilizer, and this may help to alleviate P surpluses on dairy farms. This practice also provides a use on dairy farms for the separated solids fraction remaining after the thin fraction is decanted and applied as the primary N source to grass.
Estimating elasticities of substitution for sin goods

ABSTRACT Own-price and cross-price elasticities of substitution are estimated for the six ‘sin’ goods of spirits, beer, wine, casino gambling and lotteries using aggregate U.S. quarterly national data. The own-price and cross-price elasticities of substitution are not constrained to be constant over the sample and are estimated using the Fourier flexible form. There is evidence of much variation in substitution over the sample, including during the recessions. All ‘sin’ goods, except lotteries, have inelastic demands. Beer and tobacco have the most inelastic demands which are consistent with the evidence that beer is the most popular type of spirit while tobacco products are often considered addictive commodities. The three types of alcohol of spirits, beer, and wine are Morishima cross-price substitutes. Casino gambling and lotteries are Morishima cross-price substitutes having an elastic response to price changes in casino gambling but have and inelastic response for price changes of lotteries. Estimates show that the remaining ‘sin’ goods are complements in use. Policy makers must consider how a tax on a ‘sin’ good will impact demand for the good partially based on its own-price elasticity of demand as well as the cross-price elasticity of substitution or complementarity relationships with other ‘sin’ goods.
Are Health Facilities Providing Quality Care for Newborn and Young Infants in Pakistan?: Findings From a Cross-Sectional Study

IntroductionPakistan is considered to be the riskiest place for newborns due to its highest neonatal mortality rate. Securing pregnancy and delivery care may not bring a substantial reduction in neonatal mortality, unless coupled with the provision of essential newborn and inpatient care for sick newborns and young infants (NYIs). We undertook this study to assess the availability and quality of newborn care services provided, and the readiness of inpatient care for NYIs in Pakistan.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study across Pakistan from February to June 2019 in 23 public sector health care facilities providing inpatient care for sick NYIs. We interviewed facility managers and health care providers by using structured questionnaires. We observed facility infrastructure and relevant metrics related to the quality of inpatient care such as types of infant care units and essential equipment, staffing cadre and facility management practices, quality assurance activities, essential services for NYI care, discharge planning and support, quality of NYIs care record, and health information system.ResultsOf the 23 facilities assessed, 83% had special care units for the sick NYIs, 70% had newborn intensive care units (NICUs), and 39% had Kangaroo Mother Care Units (KMCs). Almost 100% of the facilities had pediatricians, 13% had neonatologists, and 9% had neonatal surgeons. Around 61% and 13% of the facilities had staff trained in neonatal resuscitation and parental counselling, respectively. About 35% of the facilities monitored nosocomial infection rates, 39% were baby-friendly hospitals, and 26% were accredited. Essential services to diagnose congenital birth defects were offered in only 4% of facilities. Only 39% of facilities had received external supervision for NYI care and 17% reported organizing management team meetings preceding the survey.ConclusionThe study has demonstrated important gaps in the quality of newborn care in inpatient settings in the country. This includes dearth of KMCs, inadequate human resources, untrained staff, insufficient facility management practices, lack of inter-disciplinary meetings, and poor maintenance of records for critical newborn outcome indicators leading to compromised quality of care. To avert neonatal mortality in the country, provincial and district governments have to take action in improving inpatient care.