Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Investigating Foreign Language Learners’ Beliefs about Language Learning: a study on Private University Students

The present study aims at identifying the beliefs of undergraduate students of a foreign language who are learning English in a private university in Egypt. It also investigates the relationship between the participant’s educational level and their beliefs. The participants are sixty students who are enrolled to study translation from English to Arabic and vice versa. They all have to answer the Beliefs about Language Learning Inventory, BALLI. The participants represent both gender, males and females. The researcher uses the analytical descriptive method while applying the questionnaire as a method of data collection. The current study identifies the beliefs of the learners who are studying translation from English to Arabic and vice versa. The findings assure that the learners’ beliefs of the three levels, beginners, intermediate and advanced differ from one level to the other. They also show that the beliefs of the learners can affect their learning process and this should be put into consideration.
Utilization of Coffee Husks to Prepare Functional Products

Coffee husks are a by-product resulting from dehulling the coffee cherries during dry processing. Our study aimed to investigate the effect of coffee husks on hyperlipidemic rats and utilization it to prepare the balady bread loaves as a function product. For this purpose, 25 albino rats were divided to 5 subgroups and fed on a high fat diet with different levels of coffee husks. After two months, the lipid profile showed a reduction in total cholesterol, LDL-C, VLDL-C, and an increase in HDL-C which recorded 117.41, 24.46, and 47.46 mg/dl respectively, at 15% coffee husks replacement. Balady bread was prepared by wheat flour (82% extraction rate) with 5, 10, 15, and 20% coffee husks level. The bread was evaluated by 15 panelists for sensory evaluation. All samples were acceptable and good except 20 % coffee husks. These results were confirmed by analyzing the texture of the bread in the lab. In addition, the paper valued the coffee husks as antioxidant source as showed by different antioxidant activity assays (DPPH, ABTS, and FRAB). The DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP were 207.254, 2.054, and 0.832 g Trolox/g sample, respectively. Generally, the coffee husks have a potential effect in improving lipid profile of hyperlipidemic rats and a good source for making a new functional food product.
Beyond “fake news”: Analytic thinking and the detection of false and hyperpartisan news headlines

Why is misleading partisan content believed and shared? An influential account posits that political partisanship pervasively biases reasoning, such that engaging in analytic thinking exacerbates motivated reasoning and, in turn, the acceptance of hyperpartisan content. Alternatively, it may be that susceptibility to hyperpartisan content is explained by a lack of reasoning. Across two studies using different participant pools (total N = 1,973 Americans), we had participants assess true, false, and hyperpartisan news headlines taken from social media. We found no evidence that analytic thinking was associated with judging politically consistent hyperpartisan or false headlines to be accurate and unbiased. Instead, analytic thinking was, in most cases, associated with an increased tendency to distinguish true headlines from both false and hyperpartisan headlines (and was never associated with decreased discernment). These results suggest that reasoning typically helps people differentiate between low and high quality political news, rather than facilitate belief in misleading content. Because social media play an important role in the dissemination of misinformation, we also investigated willingness to share headlines on social media. We found a similar pattern whereby analytic thinking was not generally associated with increased willingness to share hyperpartisan or false headlines. Together, these results suggest a positive role for reasoning in resisting misinformation.
Impact of adding dietary different levels of protected methionine on wool characteristics, ultrastructure, and blood components of Barki sheep

Twenty-five non-pregnant adult Barki ewes were used to investigate the effect of the addition of various levels of rumen-protected methionine as a feed additive on some wool characteristics, blood components, and wool ultrastructure. Animals were divided according to live body weight and wool measurements into 5 groups. The control group (G1) was fed a basal diet without any supplementations, while G2, G3, G4, and G5 were fed the basal diet supplemented with 6, 9, 12, and 15 g methionine /head/day, respectively, for six months. Wool samples were collected at the end of the experiment to record some wool measurements, such as fiber diameter, staple length, staple strength, elongation, point of break, and clean wool yield. Blood samples were collected to determine some blood biochemicals. Results showed that adding rumen-protected methionine for six months significantly enhanced the wool characteristics of Barki ewes, such as staple length, staple strength, elongation, point of break, fiber diameter, and clean wool yield. Supplementing dietary methionine affected coarse fiber wool scale properties of Barki ewes. The minimum value of scale width was recorded in G2, while the maximum value of scale width was recorded in G5. Also, G2 showed the highest value of scale distance to the edge. Wool of G4 recorded the lowest value of coarse fiber diameter. Methionine supplementation resulted in a slight effect on the values of some blood biochemical parameters. The a propriate dietary methionine supplementation was 12 g /head/day.
Performance study of hydroxyapatite cow bone based polysulfone mixed matrix membrane: Effect of hydroxyapatite morphology

In this work, polysulfone (PSf)/hydroxyapatite (HAp) ultrafiltration mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) were prepared for wastewater treatment by using phase inversion method. The effect of hydroxyapatite (HAp) dispersion on the PSf/PVP membrane surface were investigated. Characterizations were done to observe the distribution of HAp on the membrane surface by using X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). The XRD analysis showed the crystallinity of the HAp derived from cow bone. The dispersion of HAp in polymer matrix is a promising materials that can change the structure of the PSf membrane.
Digital Storytelling of Physics (DiS-Phy): Learning Physics from Home Through Stories

This study aims to develop a product such as “Digital storytelling of Physics (DiS-Phy)” that can be used as a physics’ educational media for distance learning (PJJ) on magnetic field material. DiS-Phy developed as a digital storytelling media which is able to combine several learning media such as writing, pictures and learning videos in one medium. The developed DiS-Phy also equipped with scientific literacy questions. DiS-Phy can be accessed on all types of distance learning devices such as smartphones, laptops and tablets that are connected to the internet. DiS-Phy including the type of research and development (Research & Development) which refers to the ASSURE model. The result of validation test shows the percentages of 91,07%, according to subject-matter expert, 93,16%, according to media expert and 87,50% according to learning expert. DiS-Phy also tested by 4 physics teachers at senior high school in Jakarta that achieved 92,57% points that make this product has been qualified as a worthy physics’ distance learning device. Also of 35 as respondents in this study shows the percentages of 87,48% points that make this product worthy to use as an educational media. Based on the results, it can be concluded that the DiS-Phy has been qualified as a worthy physics’ distance learning device for teachers and students.
Study of additive manufacturing techniques to obtain tactile graphics

Tactile graphics (TG) are intended to facilitate communication for people with total or partial visual impairment. For this purpose, TG include elements in relief that can be perceived through the sense of touch. TG can be fixed or portable. Fixed TG are expensive, as they are typically produced in very short runs, mostly single part production. Portable TG can be made by thermoforming polymer sheets, but a mould is still required, even though production runs are short (some tens). For this reason, the use of Rapid Manufacturing (RM) and Rapid Tooling (RT) strategies to manufacture TG can be of great interest. In this work, a literature review to study the application of Additive Manufacturing (AM) to obtain TG, both as RM and RT, is carried out. The review reveals the suitability of AM techniques to manufacture TG. In addition, some AM techniques are analysed to be used for a new type of TG, which is based on the deposition of glaze on ceramic tiles.
Finite element modelling and evaluation of mechanical properties of wood-PLA parts manufactured through Fused Filament Fabrication

Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is one of the most common additive manufacturing (AM) technologies that has arisen interesting from industry in a wide range of applications. In this paper, the mechanical properties of FFF 3D printed wood-PLA (Timberfill®) parts are investigated both experimentally and computationally to predict the mechanical characteristics of this material. Firstly, experimental tensile test is carried out to achieve the properties of the material. Secondly, the obtained parameters (Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio and yielding stress) will be use as input data in the ANSYS software to simulate a 4-point bending test. Finally, in order to validate the obtained model, the simulation results are compared to an experimental flexural test results indicating the correspondence between them. The main result of this work is an appropriate model to predict the behaviour of a 3D-printed piece formed by an internal structure with certain characteristics suitable for the manufacturing process and surrounded by a skin, which is subjected to certain external load.
The Impact of Medicare Coverage on Downstream Financial Outcomes for Adults Who Undergo Surgery

Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text Objective: To evaluate the effects of gaining access to Medicare on key financial outcomes for surgical patients. Summary Background Data: Surgical care poses a significant financial burden, especially among patients with insufficient financial risk protection. Medicare may mitigate the risk of these adverse circumstances, but the impact of Medicare eligibility on surgical patients remains poorly understood. Methods: Regression discontinuity analysis of national, cross-sectional survey and cost data from the 2008 to 2018 National Health Interview Survey and Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. Patients were between the ages of 57 to 72 with surgery in the past 12 months. The primary outcomes were the presence of medical debt, delay/deferment of care due to cost, total annual out-of-pocket costs, and experiencing catastrophic health expenditures. Results: Among 45,982,243 National Health Interview Survey patients, Medicare eligibility was associated with a 6.6 percentage-point decrease (95% confidence interval [CI]: –9.0% to –4.3) in being uninsured (>99% relative reduction), 7.6 percentage-point decrease (24% relative reduction) in having medical debt (95%CI: –14.1% to –1.1%), and 4.9 percentage-point decrease (95%CI: –9.4% to –0.4%) in deferrals/delays in medical care due to cost (28% relative reduction). Among 33,084,967 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey patients, annual out-of-pocket spending decreased by $1199 per patient (95%CI: –$1633 to –$765), a 33% relative reduction, and catastrophic health expenditures decreased by 7.3 percentage points (95%CI: –13.6% to –0.1%), a 55% relative reduction. Conclusions: Medicare may reduce the economic burden of healthcare spending and delays in care for older adult surgical patients. These findings have important implications for policy discussions regarding changing insurance eligibility thresholds for the older adult population.
The impact of the quality of corporate governance on the dividend policy of companies in the BRICS countries

The article presents the results of a study aimed at determining the nature of the influence of the quality of corporate governance on the dividend policy pursued by companies in the BRICS countries. This relationship is determined based on empirical research on a sample of 122 large public corporations of the BRICS countries (based on 610 observations) for the period from 2015 to 2019. The study uses Tobit model, random effects, fixed effects, and OLS models. The results of this study show that the quality of corporate governance is significantly negatively correlated with dividend payments of companies. This means that companies in the BRICS countries adhere to the dividend substitution model (proposed by La Porta), or, in other words, compensate for the poor quality of corporate governance with high dividend payments. Taking into account the results of the study, the main methods of improving the quality of corporate governance are proposed in the final part of the article, which can contribute to increasing the value of companies in the BRICS countries.
Impact of COVID‐19 on consumers' impulse buying behavior of fitness products: A moderated mediation model

Abstract During the COVID‐19 pandemic, consumers are found to be more impulsive to purchase fitness products online. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to investigate a moderated mediation model of consumers' perception of COVID‐19 and impulse buying behavior through fear moderated by income. A total of 608 responses were collected from consumers in the United States, and this study employed partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS‐SEM) to examine the hypothesized relationships in the research model. The results showed that the perception of COVID‐19 had a positive influence on fear, which in turn led to impulse buying behavior of fitness products. Moreover, consumers' income levels negatively moderated the positive relationship between fear and impulse buying behavior. The findings contribute to a better understanding of consumers' behavior and offer practical implications that enable marketers and retailers to predict consumers' behavior during the COVID‐19 pandemic.
Contextualizing precarious work: labor dispatch, boundary-drawing, and the politics of labor regulation in post-socialist China

ABSTRACT This article examines the rise of labor dispatch – a fast-growing form of precarious work – and its regulation politics in post-socialist China. Drawing on qualitative research, the author argues that rather than generalized deregulation and state retrenchment, the development of labor dispatch in China is shaped by the intertwined dynamics of precarization and dualization, with the state playing a predominant role in uneven regulation and institutionalized dualism. Through a case study of the automobile industry, the article investigates agency workers’ social composition, subjective workplace experiences, and struggles. It highlights the boundary-drawing strategy pursued by the state and employers to strike a balance between increasing labor flexibility and profitability and maintaining certain stability and legitimacy with a core workforce. However, this strategy has also generated new terrains of contradiction and resistance by agency workers. The state re-regulation to limit labor dispatch in the face of rising labor disputes and agency workers’ discontents channeled by the official trade union, suggests that labor politics in post-socialist China is a contested process. These findings advance a contextualized, dynamic approach to the study of precarious work that emphasizes the contradictions of capitalism, the historical and national contexts, boundary-drawing dynamics, and key actors in shaping the contours of precarious work.
“ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND JOB SATISFACTION, IN BANKING SECTOR – A REVIEW”

The banking system, which has gone through more than three decades of continuous growth, due to the general economic crisis today is at a critical turning point. In Greece, as in almost all countries of Europe, there is a mixed operation of banks. The downside of the difficult condition they face is that there are problems on competition in the banking industry as finally gathered large market shares in a small number of groups. The development of human resources and the strategies of organizational culture is undoubtedly a process that contributes to the growth and development of people working in the bank. It is most often the context under which employees develop their skills, experience and knowledge. The development of organizational culture is a central feature of strategic management of human resources. The process of learning and development of banking organization has an essential role in achieving the outcome of organizational strategies.
EFFECT OF SALINOMYCIN OR VIRGINIAMYCIN AS FEED ADDITIVES ON SHEEP PERFORMANCE

Both salinomycin and virginiamycin as feed additives in ruminants diet were nutritionally evaluated through digestibility and feeding trials. Eighteen growing Ossimi lambs, averaging 11.6 ± 0.31 kg in live body weight were assigned on three diets. The diets were (D1) control, (D2) control + 12 ppm salinomycin, and (D3) control + 36 ppm virginiamycin. The control ration consisted of 75% concentrate feed mixture (CFM) + 25% rice straw (RS). Significant differences (P <0.05) for the final body weight gain between control diet (D1) and other two diets were recorded. Insignificant differences were observed between the control diet (D1) and the other two diets containing salinomycin (D2) or virginiamycin (D3) in total dry matter intake (TDMI) or average dry matter intake, g/day (ADMI, g / day), while the digested crude protein (DCP) values recorded for D2 and D3 were significantly higher (P < 0.05) then those for D1. Insignificant differences were observed in OM, CF, NFE and EE digestibility coefficients between treatments, but the crude protein digestibility (CPD), values were significantly different (P <0.05) for D2 and D3 compared to the D1. Insignificant differences for TDN and SV were recorded. Concerning the economical evaluation, D2 or D3 were very similar and recorded clear advantage comparing to the D1.
Analysing Students’ Problem Solving Skills on The Topics of Modern Physics

The study of problem solving skill has been performed on the subject of Modern Physics. The main objective of this study was to investigate the student’s ability in solving physics problems. Here 45 students were involved in this study. The students worked on two essay tests consisting of two numerical problems and two explanation questions within each test. The score distributions were then analysed qualitatively. It was found that the student’s achievement in the numerical problem is higher than that of the explanation question. The students possess a low skill in selecting and using the data.
Role of MR arthrography In Assessment of Glenohumeral Instability

Background: The glenohumeral joint has a unique structure which allows for the widest range of motion among all joints in the human body; however this unfortunately makes the joint inherently unstable. Various imaging techniques are available for assessment of shoulder joint abnormalities. Magnetic resonance arthrography is considered the best modality for the assessment of disorders related to shoulder instability. The injection of para magnetic contrast solution into the joint cavity induced distension of the capsule allowing separation of the intra articular structures and beret visualization of shoulder disorders. However, arthrography is a time-consuming, minimally invasive procedure, which, although generally safe, it might carries some risks like hemorrhage and infection. Objectives: The aim of this work was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of MR arthrography (MRA) in the detection of shoulder disorders in patients having shoulder instability. Patients and methods: Between February 2017 and March 2021, 50 patients with a clinical diagnosis of shoulder instability were examined by MR arthrography. MR arthrographic finings including the different labral tears, rotator-cuff tears (RCTs) and Hill–Sachs lesions were recognized and compared to surgical arthroscope ‘ the gold standard’. Sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, PPV and NPV were calculated for MR arthrography. Results: MRA showed sensitivity and specificity of about 90% for the detection of classic Bankart lesions, sensitivity of 91.8 and specificity of 100%, for detecting bony Bankart lesions, sensitivity and specificity of 91.6 %, and 100% for the detection of SLAP lesions. The sensitivity and specificity for the detection of HillSachs were 92.31%, 100% respectively; the sensitivity and specificity in the detection of RCTs were 95.24% and 100%. Conclusion: MR arthrography has a high diagnostic performance in the detection of different labral tears. RCTs (in particular partial thickness RCTs) and Hill–Sachs lesions.
International students’ university decision quality: The effect of online environment quality, information-task fit, perceived usefulness and social influence

In the world of online marketing, higher education (HE) sectors still question the appropriateness of their online marketing strategies for disseminating suitable information to influence academic matriculation decisions. Different information sources have the potential to positively enhance students’ decision quality through different levels of utilization. This research investigated the influence of online environment quality on international students’ decision quality, and whether information quality (IQ) of the online environment predicts information-task fit (ITF), perceived usefulness and decision quality. The data used for this study was gathered from first- and second-year international students (N = 308) at different universities across six countries. A structural equation modelling approach revealed the significant influence of online environment quality on the decision quality of international students’ university choice through the mediating perceptions of two levels of utilization, ITF and perceived usefulness. Furthermore, the moderating roles of website type and source type showed the significantly different influences of IQ on students’ decision quality. Implications for HE researchers and marketers in improving the online environment quality and marketing are provided.
GIS-based study of tsunami risk in the Special Region of Yogyakarta (Central Java, Indonesia)

The island of Java is located above a plate boundary within the Indonesian archipelago as part of the volcanic arc resulting from the subduction of the Indo–Australian plate beneath the Eurasian plate. Due to its emplacement, it is exposed to several geohazards, including active volcanoes and earthquakes, and its secondary effects (e.g., landslides, tsunamis). Tsunamis have repeatedly hit Java; for example, the 17th of July 2006 caused by an Mw 7.8 earthquake off the coast of western Java, or the 22nd of December 2018 triggered by the collapse of the flank of Anak Krakatau during its eruption. In most cases, tsunamis have a destructive coastal impact and can cause a significant loss of lives. Therefore, it is of high importance to determine areas situated in tsunami risk zones and estimate plans for risk reduction and prevention. We present an ArcGIS-based method to calculate tsunami risk zones for the Special Region of Yogyakarta (Central Java), including the calculation of hazard zones, vulnerability zones, and the estimation of highly exposed areas. The final risk map reflects the current risk zones in the occurrence of a tsunami and should be recalculated and re-evaluated if the environmental and socio-economic conditions change. The results can be used as a base for tsunami evacuation plans and site planning.