Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Working While Liberal/Conservative: A Review of Political Ideology in Organizations

Political polarization has increased significantly in society over the past decade, and whether intended or not, employees at all levels bring their political ideologies into organizations. We posit that political ideology is unique and warrants the attention of organizational scholars. We begin by integrating literature from political science and political psychology to review the various conceptualizations of political ideology as representing values, identity, and political affiliation. Next, we review the literature of political ideology in organizational sciences which has examined political ideology through a values-based lens,understanding it to be a source of motivated reasoning that influences strategic decisions. We then review a smaller subset of literature that has examined political ideology through an identity-based lens, exploring its influence on social dynamics including stereotyping, diversity in teams, and person-organization fit. Finally, we chart a course for future research on political ideology, focusing on (1) conceptual expansions, (2) contextual determinants, (3) diversity, (4) cross-level alignment, and (5) the acknowledgment of possible researcher bias.
The effect of applying prophylactic measures on the post-planting survival of Pinus patula in South Africa

Synopsis The observed survival of Pinus patula seedlings and cuttings has, on many occasions, been inadequate in nurseries and after field planting in South Africa. There have however, been several reports that survival can be improved if a fungicide is applied at planting, indicating that mortality is partially related to pathogenic activity. This paper summarises the results from two trials established to investigate the effects of the fungicide, Benlate (a.i. Benomyl), and biological control agents, Trichoderma harzianum and Bacillus subtilis, on P. patula survival and growth. During the nursery raising period, the pathogen Fusarium circinatum was isolated from all dying material. Field results from the trials indicate that initial (<180-day) post-planting survival is improved if the fungicide Benlate, and to some extent the biological agent T. harzianum was applied at planting. This improvement was, however, no longer significant at 360 days after planting. Reasons for this are not fully explained by the trial data but it is suggested that as fungicide efficacy declines over time, young trees may succumb to disease attack. Given the virulent nature of F. circinatum, it is assumed that mortality in the nursery was principally due to this pathogen, and that mortality in the field may be related to nursery infection. Due to the world wide restriction on the use of Benlate, future research should concentrate on identifying alternative fungicides and/or biological control agents that can be used in nurseries and when establishing disease susceptible species such as P. patula.
Using Simulation to Develop Divergent and Reflective Thinking in Teacher Education

Purpose: This study examined the influence of simulation on flexible and reflective thinking in student teachers (STs), and appraised how they evaluate its potential contribution to teacher education programs. Method: Twenty-three Israeli physical education STs participated in a simulation course. They planned teaching-learning conflict scenarios, and served as actors or volunteers in these scenarios, which were filmed and discussed. Discussions were videotaped and transcribed. Content analyses were conducted on the discussions and the written reflections. Results: STs not only increased their flexible and reflective thinking, but they gained an understanding of how to do it independently. As they were learning how to be more open-minded, they were able to feel, think, and behave authentically, and to offer a variety of solutions regarding conflictual situations. Conclusion: STs developed flexible and reflective thinking, and widened their repertoire of behaviors that succeeded in integrating thoughts and feelings into learning-teaching situations.
The roles of job satisfaction, well-being, and emotional intelligence in enhancing the teachers' employee engagements

Article history: Received: February 16, 2020 Received in revised format: March 27 2020 Accepted: March 29, 2020 Available online: April 1, 2020 Employee engagement is a sizzling issue that has been discussed in recent years. Employee engagement makes employees feel involved and enthusiastic in doing their work so that they would give their best for the success of the organization. The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of job satisfaction, well-being, and emotional intelligence to the teachers’ employee engagements at SDS Pelangi Kasih Jakarta. This is important because a teacher plays a key role in achieving the goals of education. The data were gained through a survey by distributing the questionnaires to 65 teachers who are working at SDS Pelangi Kasih. The study used a quantitative approach with the PLS-SEM method to evaluate the measurement model (an outer model) and the structural model (an inner model). The data were processed using the SmartPLS 3.0. program. The results have indicated that job satisfaction, well-being, and emotional intelligence had positive effects on the teachers' employee engagements at SDS Pelangi Kasih Jakarta. © 2020 by the authors; licensee Growing Science, Canada
CHK1/2 Inhibitor Prexasertib Suppresses NOTCH Signaling and Enhances Cytotoxicity of Cisplatin and Radiation in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Platinum-based chemoradiotherapy is a mainstay of organ-preserving therapy for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma cancer (HNSCC). However, the disease eventually becomes resistant to treatment necessitating new therapies. Checkpoint kinase 1 and 2 (CHK1/2) are serine/threonine kinases that activate cell-cycle checkpoints and serve a critical role in the DNA-damage response (DDR). As resistance to cisplatin and radiation may involve a heightened DDR, we hypothesized that prexasertib, an inhibitor of CHK1/2, may enhance the cytotoxicity induced by cisplatin and irradiation in HNSCC. In this study, we found that combining prexasertib with cisplatin and radiation significantly decreased the in vitro survival fraction in HNSCC cell lines both with and without radiotherapy. Reduced survival was accompanied by inhibition of DNA repair checkpoint activation, which resulted in persistent DNA damage and increased apoptosis. In addition, NanoString analysis with the PanCancer Pathways Panel revealed that prexasertib downregulated NOTCH signaling target genes (NOTCH1, NOTCH2, and NOTCH3) and their associated ligands (JAG1, JAG2, SKP2, MAML2, and DLL1). Prexasertib also reduced NOTCH1, NOTCH3 and HES1 protein expression. Importantly, a significant tumor growth delay was observed in vivo in both human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive UM-SCC47 and HPV-negative UM-SCC1 cell line xenografts treated with prexasertib, cisplatin, and radiotherapy without increased toxicity as measured by mouse body weight. Taken together, prexasertib reduced NOTCH signaling and enhanced the in vitro and in vivo response of HNSCCs to cisplatin and radiation, suggesting combination therapy may increase clinical benefit. A clinical trial has recently completed accrual (NCT02555644).
Orientation of the Head and Trunk During Functional Upper Limb Movement

Upper limb activities imply positioning of the head with respect to the visual target and may impact trunk posture. However, the postural constraints imposed on the neck remains unclear. We used kinematic analysis to compare head and trunk orientation during arm movements (pointing) with isolated movements of the head (heading). Ten right-handed healthy adults completed both experimental tasks. In the heading task, subjects directed their face toward eight visual targets placed over a wide frontal workspace. In the pointing task, subjects pointed to the same targets (each with their right arm). Movements were recorded using an electromagnetic spatial tracking system. Both orientation of the head and trunk in space (Euler angles) and orientation of the head relative to the trunk were extracted. The orientation of the head in space was closely related to target direction during both tasks. The trunk was relatively stable during heading but contributed to pointing, with leftward axial rotation. These findings illustrate that the neck compensates for trunk rotation during pointing, engaging in specific target-dependent 3D movement in order to preserve head orientation in space. Future studies may investigate neck kinematics of people experiencing neck pain in order to identify and correct inefficient movement patterns, particularly in athletes.
Gender Difference in Teachers’ Perception of School Climate and Their Job Performance in Secondary Schools

The study investigated gender difference in teachers’ perception of school climate and their job performance in secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Four research questions and four null hypotheses were used to guide the study. The sample size of 550 teachers representing 10% of the population and proportionate stratified sampling method was used to identify the sample size. The face validity was established and the reliability was determined through Crobach Alpha for Organizational Climate Index (OCI) and Teachers’ Job Performance Questionnaire” (TJPQ) was 0.81 and 0.66 respectively. Pearson Product Moment was used to analyze the research questions and hypotheses. The findings revealed that the relationship between female teachers’ perception of open and closed school climate with their job performance was not significant. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended that principals should encourage teachers to devotedly discharge their job performance by maintaining school climate that will enable them discharge their duties with enthusiasm. Keywords: School Climate, Teachers’ Perception and Job Performance. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-9-22 Publication date: March 31 st 2020
Effect of nitrogenous resource on growth, biochemical composition and ultrastructure of Isochrysis galbana (Isochrysidales, Haptophyta)

The nitrogenous resource used to promote algal growth has cost implications for mass culture processes. The present study therefore aimed to determine the effect of different nitrogenous resources (nitrate, ammonium and urea) on various performance parameters (growth, final cell yield, pigmentation, lipid yield and cellular and sub‐cellular characteristics) in Isochrysis galbana. Growth rate was unaffected by nitrogenous resource, but the final cellular yield in the nitrate and urea treatments far exceeded that evident in the ammonium treatments. The reduced cell yield in ammonium treatments and the earlier onset of the stationary phase was brought about by nitrogen‐starvation due to an increase in pH and resultant ammonia volatilization. This starvation initiated an early onset of lipid accumulation, chlorophyll depletion and an increase in the carotenoid to chlorophyll ratio relative to the other nitrogen (N) source treatments. Hence, in spite of being potentially the preferred source of N by algae (due to its reduced state), ammonium‐nitrogen is undesirable for mass culture. The performance parameters of Isochrysis grown in urea (an organic N source) and nitrate (an inorganic N source) were similar, but lipid accrued earlier in cells grown in medium supplemented with urea. This is advantageous for lipid acquisition for the production of biodiesel since it would reduce the duration of photobioreactor runs. Urea is easily available and considerably cheaper than all the other N sources tested and is thus recommended as the nitrogenous resource for large‐scale culture of I. galbana for biodiesel production.
A Study of Risk Factors in Young Patients of Acute Coronary Syndrome

Aim: The study was carried out to see the risk factors of Acute Coronary Syndrome in young patients. Materials and Methods: This is a prospective study which was carried out in 60 young patients (18-40 years of age) with a diagnosis of Acute Coronary Syndrome admitted to Dhaka medical college Hospital, Dhaka. over a period of 02 years from January 2016 to January 2018. Acute Coronary Syndrome was diagnosed by clinical history, ECG evaluation and Serum Cardiac enzyme Troponin I and CK-MB estimation. Result: Most of the patients (73%) had a sedentary lifestyle and 50% had dyslipidemia. 40% patients were taking a diet rich in fats, 37% patients were diabetic, 33% were hypertensive, 37% patients consume oral tobacco, 30% were smokers, 13% were obese and 17% were alcoholics. The family history of premature coronary artery disease was present in only 13% of cases. In our study, none of the patients had consumed oral contraceptive pills. Conclusion: The most important modifiable risk factor is the sedentary lifestyle. The commonest non-modifiable risk factor is Male sex. Smoking, oral tobacco consumption, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and diet modification are other important modifiable risk factors in young adults.
Recent Trends in Illegal Logging and a Brief Discussion of Their Causes

Abstract Over the course of three years the ecological and socio-economic effects of illegal logging in a peat swamp forest contiguous with Gunung Palung National Park, West Kalimantan were examined. This paper discusses the key findings as they relate to trends in illegal logging and illustrates some of the most critical factors driving this illicit activity. In 11 villages bordering the Park, census data was collected on population structure and sources of income. A subset of villagers was interviewed to gain more detailed information on the prosperity of loggers and non-loggers. From detailed interviews with 40 loggers mean annual income was estimated and an understanding of the methods used gained. In the forests adjacent to the Park 30 km of extraction trails and 1,200 stumps were measured in one logging network. Data from a more widespread survey of 20% of rivers around the park and a previous study of illegal logging were also evaluated. Study results indicate that 47% of households rely on logging for their primary source of cash income, a 71.7% increase in seven years. Families participating were more likely to be poor than the average villager. Furthermore, loggers are felling more trees and working further from rivers than they did three years ago. From these results and over three years of experience in the region two main factors influencing the increase in illegal logging are identified: (1) easy access to forests, labor, markets and equipment; and (2) local and national economic factors.
Effect of Catha edulis leaves on plasma glucose.

The short-term three months biochemical effects of varying levels of Catha edulis leaves on the the plasma concentration of glucose were examined. The results demonstrated a significant decrease in plasma glucose during the experimental period by all levels of Catha. edulis leaves chewing. This significant decrease in plasma glucose was halved at the end of c. edulis chewers experimental period, compared with plasma glucose patients with diabetes users of insulin and daonil. It was observed that healthy khat chewers have 61.22% reduction in blood sugar within 4 hours after consumption.
Design and fabrication of a downdraft gasifier coupled with a small-scale diesel engine

Gasification technology plays a significant role to increase the potential exploitation of agro-waste products. This technology can convert solid dried biomass into a combustible gas, widely called syngas or producer gas. Producer gas can be used to run a diesel engine in a dual fuel mode to partially reduce diesel fuel consumption. However, determination of the dimensions of a gasifier and gas cleaning elements for a pre-specified capacity of a pilot-scale diesel engine remains unexplored. This study, therefore, intends to provide a heuristic concept to avoid an oversize, cumbersome design of a gasifier and a gas cleaning unit based on basic theory. A 5.7 kW diesel engine and a Jatropha seed feedstock were selected for our study. A type of closed top, throatless, downdraft gasifier with an annular space was chosen. A cyclone filter, a shell-tube heat exchanger, and a dried-bed filter were selected as the components of the gas cleaning unit. The cyclone filter’s dimensions were determined using the ideal gas principle. Next, basic heat transfer theory and fluid dynamics were applied to design a shell-tube heat exchanger. The results highlighted that the inner diameter of the designed gasifier should be 150 mm, and gasifier produced up to 27 kg/h of gas. At a biomass consumption rate of 5 kg/h, the gas production rate was 20 kg/h that substituted the diesel fuel consumption rate by up to 49% at 70% of the fuel engine load. It is noteworthy that the gasification efficiency of Jatropha seed was 77%. The proposed concept is expected to be informative for the design of other gasifier types suitable for different biomass types. This technical article is written in a simple way, which is very useful for practitioners to understand and apply it for the fabrication of a small-scale gasifier-engine system.
A Novel Approach Based on DEMATEL Method for Causal Modeling an Effective Factors in Falling from Height Accidents in Construction Projects

Falling from height known as one of the most important factors that leads to fatal accidents in the construction industry. The purpose of this study was to investigate and identify the effective factors in the occurrence of falling from height accidents in the construction projects and determine the causal relationships between organizational, individual and environmental factors. In this research, the surveyed population was the workers of five construction projects of a gas refinery in south of Iran from 2011 to 2015. Using the Integrated Management System (IMS) information, factors and sub-factors affecting the occurrence of falling from height accidents in the construction projects were determined. Then, a semi-comparative questionnaire based on the DEMATEL technique was designed and distributed among 10 experts at two different periods. Based on the expert's opinions, the identified factors and sub-factors were classified into three main factors and fourteen sub-factors, respectively. Then, the causal relationships between each the effective factor were identified, using DEMATEL technique. The results of DEMATEL technique revealed that the individual factors were considered to be the most important criteria, as it has acquired the maximum (D+R) value, i.e., 36.689 whereas, organizational factors had scored the least, i.e., 35.180. Accordingly, organizational factors and their sub-factors had a substantial effect on the falling from height accidents and were considered as causal variables (D-R>0), while, the indices of individual and environmental factors were the effect variables (D-R<0). So that, mutual understanding was an organizational sub-factor that had the highest impact on the occurrence of falling from height and has been identified as a causal variable. Generally, it is necessary to consider specific plans such as stress management and safety culture programs in order to reduce unsafe conditions in the construction projects.
Growth curve in Mengali sheep breed of Balochistan.

Growth, one of the most essential traits for farm animals, is defined as an increase in tissues and organs of the animals per unit time and affected by genetic and environmental factors. The growth that has sigmoid form is explained reliably by nonlinear growth models (such as Monomolecular, Brody, Gompertz, Richards and Logistic). Information about parameters of these nonlinear models enables researcher to obtain beneficial clues for selection studies. Data on 2377 Mengali sheep kept at four different research stations (Experimental Station CASVAB, Quetta, (ESC), Mastung, Noshki and Quetta) at three different locations in Balochistan were analyzed using Gompertz growth model, W(t) = A*exp(B*exp(-k*t) with non-linear regression methodology. Body weight values for all the sheep were recorded monthly from birth to 360th days of age. Body weight averages of these sheep in each period were used to define the weight-age relationship in Mengali sheep. Determination coefficient (R) and Root of Mean Square Error (RMSE) were used to decide whether Gompertz growth model was appropriate for the body weight – age data from Mengali Sheep. Convergence was achieved after 5 iterations. The parameters A, B, and k of Gompertz growth model were 36.924, 2.043 and 0.010083, respectively. These parameter estimates were statistically significant (P<0.01). Root of Mean Square Error (RMSE) and Determination Coefficient (R) were 1.022, 99.17% respectively. Besides, it was determined the observed and predicted weight values at each time period in Gompertz growth model were almost similar. These results reflected that Gompertz growth model reliably explained relationship between weight and age in Mengali sheep. As a result, Gompertz growth model fitted to the body weight – age data from Mengali sheep might help us to determine an accurate feed regime, maturity age, and problems in growth and development over time.
Instagram as a Co-Creation Space for Tourist Destination Image-Building: Algarve and Costa del Sol Case Studies

Instagram is a popular social media platform. Its ability to convey feelings through photographs has become a valuable communication tool for tourism destination branding. The cases of two destinations in Southern Europe provide an understanding of how Instagram can be used to promote a destination’s image by Destination Management Organizations (DMOs). For this purpose, a content analysis is carried out, first of the official Instagram accounts of Algarve (Portugal) and Costa del Sol (Spain), and then of the most popular hashtags related to them, showing User-Generated Content (UGC) from the points of view of both destination managers and tourists. The results show that Instagram is a strategic social media platform for enhancing the brand image by engaging customers. Destinations seize content generated by tourists; therefore, the hermeneutic circle of representation is inverted, as photos taken by tourists aim to reproduce the perceived image of a destination and motivate tourists to capture their experiences with the best picture. Additionally, it is worth highlighting, as a main finding, the role of sustainability as a key factor in UGC for DMOs and for Instagram users. This research provides valuable information about designing promotion strategies for DMOs, in order to understand the potential of Instagram in building a destination’s image and inspiring tourism through images.
School Choice and Its Long-Term Impact on Social Mobility in Sweden

ABSTRACT Sweden possesses a highly deregulated school system in which students in the compulsory school system are free to choose almost any school they prefer. This study focuses on the long-term difference in educational level twelve years after finishing elementary school for students who made a school choice compared to those who did not. The study uses the Voronoi method of estimating school choice and is based on detailed register-based data for all students that finished elementary school in Sweden in the years 2000-2002. The results confirm previous findings that the most resourceful families more often make active choices. However, those who made an active school choice seem to have lower future educational achievement. The exception are those who have foreign-born parents, and those living in low-resource areas, who made an active school choice. They have a more positive educational achievement compared to those who stayed in the closest school.