Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Análisis de las habilidades psicológicas en los deportistas promesas y talentos guipuzcoanos

Afrontar con exito el proceso de transicion en la consolidacion del talento deportivo es fundamental para adaptarse y lograruna estabilidad en el deporte de alto nivel. Las habilidades psicologicas adquieren una gran importancia en este periodo, ya que mediatizanel rendimiento deportivo. El objetivo de esta investigacion ha sido analizar las habilidades psicologicas de los deportistas promesas ytalentos guipuzcoanos. La muestra estuvo compuesta por la totalidad de los 146 deportistas integrantes del programa de Desarrollo delTalento Deportivo (DTD) de la Diputacion Foral de Gipuzkoa. El instrumento utilizado para evaluar las habilidades psicologicas fue elcuestionario de Caracteristicas Psicologicas Relacionadas con el Rendimiento Deportivo (CPRD). Los resultados obtenidos indican laexistencia de diferencias estadisticamente significativas en funcion del genero (p < ,05) en todas las variables psicologicas analizadas:control de estres (C.E), influencia de la evaluacion de rendimiento (I.E.R), motivacion (M), habilidad mental (H.M) y cohesion de equipo(C.EQ). No se evidencio ninguna relacion significativa entre las habilidades psicologicas y la edad, pero si en funcion de la categoria deldeportista (promesa / talento): los deportistas promesas mostraron una menor H.M (p < ,05) que los talentos deportivos
A novel design of ultra-wide stop-band single-layer frequency selective surface using square-loop and cross

Abstract In this paper, a novel design of ultra-wide stop-band single-side single-layer frequency selective surface (FSS) is presented. The unit cell of the proposed FSS is designed using the combination of conventional square loop and cross (CSLC). To enhance the bandwidth of this structure, an additional cross is inserted in all the four quadrants of CSLC. The stop-band transmission bandwidth assuming −10 dB threshold is found to be 128.94% (2.16–10 GHz) which is 34.33% more as compared to the bandwidth of CSLC. The unit cell with a dimension of 16 × 16 mm2 is printed on one side of an FR4 substrate. The design is fabricated and the measured results are found to be in good agreement with the simulated results. The design provides excellent stability for both transverse magnetic and transverse electric polarizations. The design is very flexible, where any resonant frequency can be achieved by changing the length of unit cell. The design is useful in many applications such as antenna gain enhancement, electromagnetic wave shielding for Wi-Fi/5G systems, and other Internet of Things-based applications.
Design of Redispersible Dry Emulsion as an Advanced Dosage Form of Oily Drug (Vitamin E Nicotinate) by Spray-Drying Technique.

AbstractAn oily drug, dl-α-tocopherol nicotinate (VEN) was transformed to the newly developed powdered form, termed dry emulsion, by spray-drying the emulsified VEN or oily solutions of VEN with additives. The drug releasing property from the resultant particles was dependent on various factors such as the emulsifying method and the type and amount of the oily carrier and surfactant formulated. The desired releasing property was offered by use of medium chain triglyceride (MCT) as the oily carrier and polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene-blockcopolymer (Pluronic F-68) or polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaulate (Tween 80) as the emulsifying agent. The difference in drug releasing property with various formulations was found to be mainly attributed to the difference in physical state of VEN surfactant in the dry emulsion particle, which was detected by differential scanning calorimetry.
Circulating hepassocin level in patients with stable angina is associated with fatty liver and renal function

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease and it is often associated with hepatic steatosis. Hepassocin (also known as hepatocyte-derived fibrinogen related protein or fibrinogen-like 1) is a novel hepatokine that causes hepatic steatosis and induces insulin resistance. However, the role of hepassocin in renal function status remains unclear. Our objective was to investigate the association of plasma hepassocin level with fatty liver and renal function status in patients with stable angina. Methods: Plasma hepassocin levels were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays in 395 consecutive patients with stable angina. Renal function was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Fatty liver was defined by ultrasonography and fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index. Results: With increasing hepassocin tertiles, patients had higher prevalence of fatty live, an increased waist-to-hip ratio, and neutrophil count, monocyte count, and FIB-4 index, higher levels of uric acid, blood urine nitrogen and higher sensitivity C-reactive protein. They also had incrementally lower eGFR, serum hemoglobin and albumin levels. In multiple linear stepwise regression analysis, only eGFR was significantly independent negatively associated with plasma hepassocin levels. Conclusion: Our results indicate that circulating hepassocin in patients with stable angina is associated with fatty liver and renal function, which suggests that increased plasma hepassocin may be involved in the pathogenesis of fatty liver and CKD.
It’s complicated … environmental DNA as a predictor of trout and char abundance in streams

The potential to provide inferences about fish abundance from environmental (e)DNA samples has generated great interest. However, the accuracy of these abundance estimates is often low and variable across species and space. A plausible refinement is the use of common aquatic habitat monitoring data to account for attributes that influence eDNA dynamics. We therefore evaluated the relationships between eDNA concentration and abundance of bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus), westslope cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii lewisi) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) at 42 stream sites in the Intermountain West (USA and Canada) and tested whether accounting for site-specific habitat attributes improved the accuracy of fish abundance estimates. eDNA concentrations were positively associated with fish abundance, but these relationships varied by species and site, and there was still considerable variation unaccounted for. Random site-level differences explained much of this variation, but specific habitat attributes of those sites explained relatively small amounts of this variation. Our results underscore that either eDNA sampling or environmental characterization will require further refinement before eDNA can be used reliably to estimate fish abundance in streams.
Low Radiation X-rays: Benefiting People Globally by Reducing Cancer Risks

Modern medical imaging facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. However, few people are aware of the cons of radiation exposure from medical imaging. Emerging evidence reveals that cumulative doses of radiation exposure will increase the morbidity and mortality of pertaining cancer. As a special young population, patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) suffer more radiation harms from repeated diagnostic imaging, most of which can be avoided in clinical practice. Accumulating evidence highlights reduced cancer risks of radiation exposure for AIS patients with low/zero radiation imaging modalities proposed, amongst which easy conversion from anterior-posterior (AP) to posterior-anterior (PA) projection for whole-spine radiographs should be stressed. It can greatly reduce radiation doses without compromising the quality of diagnostic imaging. Tight collimation combined with PA projection can further reduce radiation harms, and need to be spread to benefit people globally.
The influence of volatile organic compound release, texture and microstructure on the perception of apple flavour

II ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . V PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS . VII TABLE OF CONTENTS . X LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF TERMS . XIV LIST OF TABLES . XVII LIST OF FIGURES . XIX CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . 1 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW . 5 2.1 EATING QUALITY OF APPLES. 7 2.2 FLAVOUR PERCEPTION . 8 2.2.1 In vivo nosespace . 10 2.3 APPLES . 14 2.3. 1 Ethylene . 14 2.3. 2 Apple taste . 16 2.3. 3 Apple aroma . 17 2.3. 4 VOC measurements . 23 2.3. 5 Apple texture . 27 2.4 POSTHARVEST TREATMENTS: COLD STORAGE AND 1-MCP . 35 2.4. 1 An ethylene inhibitor: 1-MCP . 36 2.4. 2 Cold storage . 37 2.5 CONCLUDING REMARKS FROM THE LITERATURE REVIEW . 39 CHAPTER 3: IN VITRO AND IN VIVO FLAVOUR RELEASE FROM INTACT AND FRESH-CUT APPLE IN RELATION WITH GENETIC, TEXTURAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES . 40 3.
Asymptotic sum-ruin probability for a bidimensional risk model with common shock dependence

In this paper, we consider a bidimensional continuous-time renewal risk model with common shock claim-arrival processes. When both two lines of claim sizes are assumed to be strongly subexponential, a uniformly asymptotic formula for sum-ruin probability within finite time t is established. The obtained result extends the one in Cheng and Yu [Uniform asymptotics for the ruin probabilities in a bidimensional renewal risk model with strongly subexponential claims, Stochastics 91(5) (2019), pp. 643–656].
Screening Test of 5 Thai Vegetable Alcohol Extracts on Rat CYP2D6 Enzyme Activity in-vitro

Introduction: Metabolism-based herbal-drug interaction now becomes high interested issue especially in tropical countries with variety of plants. CYP2D6 is a member of cytochrome P450 enzyme involved in biotransformation of many drugs such as antipsychotic drugs and opioids. Holy basil or Ka Prao ( Ocimum sanctum L.), ivy gourd or Tam Leung ( Coccinia grandis ), Indian mulberry leaf or Bai Yoe ( Morinda citrifolia ), bamboo grass or Ya Nang (Tiliacora triandra) and star gooseberry or Pak Wan Ban (Sauropus androgynus) are Thai vegetables widely consumed in Thai North Eastern area. Chance of these vegetables to cause interaction with CYP2D6-mediat drugs metabolism should be investigated for patient safety and drug efficacy. The objective of this study was to preliminary test the effect of those 5 Thai vegetable crude alcohol extracts on function of rat CYP2D6 enzyme in vitro . Materials and M ethod: Metabolic tests were carried out in vitro using rat liver microsome. Dextromethorphan was used as a specific CYP2D6 prove substrate whereas positive control used was cimetidine. The amount of Dexthorphan, major metabolite of Dextromethorphan, obtained from each metabolic reaction with individual crude alcohol extracts was determined by using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Then, the percentage of inhibition was calculated. Results: It was found that the alcohol extract of holy basil, bamboo grass, ivy gourd, star gooseberry and Indian mulberry affected on CYP2D6 enzyme function in different degrees of inhibition ranking from low to high (4.86, 5.48, 11.74, 22.46 and 65.65 % inhibition respectively). Conclusion: It could be conclude that all 5 Thai vegetables inhibit CYP2D6 function in different degrees. The aqueous and hexane extracts of these herbs should be further investigated.
Differences of Oleic Acid Levels in Breast Milk of Lactating Mothers with Chronic Energy Deficiency (CED) and Normal Status

Purpose: This study aims to determine the oleic acid levels of mature breast milk (6-12 months) and to analyze the differences in oleic acid levels in mature breastfeeding mothers with chronic energy deficiency (CED) and normal nutritional status. Methods: This research was conducted in July - September 2020 in the work area of the Sudiang and Sudiang Raya puskesmas, Makassar City and the research laboratory of the State University Hospital (RSPTN) Unhas. The type of research used is analytic observation with a cross-sectional study approach. The population in the study amounted to 406 mothers. The sample in this study was breastfeeding mothers with 6-12 months of lactation. The sample size was determined by using the Dahlan formula with a total sample size of 38 participants consisting of 19 Chronic Energy Deficient breastfeeding mothers and 19 normal breastfeeding mothers. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling method. Data were analyzed using the Manwithney test. Results: The average levels of oleic acid in breastfeeding mothers with nutritional status of chronic energy deficiency were 1.00 ± 0.37 and breastfeeding mothers with normal nutritional status was 0.95 ± 0.36. The results of statistical tests found no significant differences (p> 0.05) between the oleic acid levels of breastfeeding mothers in chronic energy deficiency and normal nutritional status. Most of the found levels of oleic acid in the low category (reference 1.5) are namely 94.7% in normal nutritional status and 78.9% in nutritional status of women with chronic energy deficiency. Conclusion: The average oleic acid levels of breast milk in chronic energy deficiency and normal breastfeeding mothers were still low compared to the standard. There was no difference in oleic acid levels in breastfeeding mothers and breastfeeding mothers with normal nutritional status. A further qualitative research is needed in nursing mothers whose oleic acid levels are equal or exceed the reference.
Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana students' understanding of public relations profession: A phenomenology

There have been various definitions of the Public Relation profession related to its purposes since its birth in the 1960s. The current research investigated is the meaning of the Public Relations profession for Public Relations students at Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana who, in the future, would work as Public Relations. This research was conducted using qualitative methods and a phenomenological approach. Three findings were presented in this article. First, the construction of the Public Relation profession depends on the body of knowledge, the ability to communicate and build relationships with the community, be creative, and have an attractive appearance. Second, the meaning of the Public Relation profession is constructed based on four references, namely the media and the surrounding community, materials and classes in higher education, from practitioners and developments in information technology. Third, the construction of the identity of the Public Relations profession through online shopping to improve self-image, obtain information on fashion developments, and the ability to select products selectively.
pH-Dependent Expression, Stability, and Activity of Malassezia restricta MrLip5 Lipase

Background The lipophilic yeasts Malassezia spp. are normally resident on the surface of the human body, and often associated with various skin diseases. Of the 18 known Malassezia spp. , Malassezia restricta is the most predominantly identified Malassezia sp. found on the human skin. Malassezia possesses a large number of genes encoding lipases to degrade human sebum triglycerides into fatty acids, which are required not only for their growth, but also trigger skin diseases. Previously, we have shown that MrLIP5 (MRET_0930), one of the 12 lipase genes in the genome of M. restricta, and is the most frequently expressed lipase gene in the scalp of patients with dandruff. Objective In this study, we aimed to analyze the activity, stability, and expression of MrLip5, with particular focus on pH. Methods We heterologously expressed MrLip5 in Escherichia coli, and purified and analyzed its activity and expression under different pH conditions. Results We found that MrLip5 was most active and stable and highly expressed under alkaline conditions, which is similar to that of the diseased skin surface. Conclusion Our results suggest that the activity and expression of MrLip5 are pH-dependent, and that this lipase may play an essential role at the M. restricta-host interface during disease progression.
Whose leadership role is more substantial for teacher professional collaboration, job satisfaction and organizational commitment: a lens of distributed leadership

ABSTRACT Research evidence has suggested distributed leadership might help improve school outcomes, but the conceptualization and operationalization of distributed leadership itself remain inconsistent, and the evidence of distributed leadership on many school outcomes is far from complete. This research used the multi-country 2013 Teaching and Learning International Study data to reveal how variations in principal, management team, and teachers’ leadership in three primary school leadership functions are associated with teacher professional collaboration, teacher job satisfaction, and teacher organizational commitment. The study investigated multi-dimensional associations using a three-level Structural Equation Model, and found teacher reported shared decision-making was significantly and positively related to all interested outcomes. While using the distributed leadership operational variables, which emphasized the variations in each leader unit’s leadership and managerial roles, this study found practically, management team leadership in instructional management and teacher development, and teacher leadership in teacher development were associated with desired teacher collaboration and teacher attitudes.
Factors Relevant to Knee Pain among Independent Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Complete Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: Knee pain is commonly observed among older adults. Therefore, the prevention of knee pain in older adults is a major public health issue. This study aimed to clarify factors relevant to knee pain among older adults. Methods: This study targeted all independent older adults (N = 6661) living in a local municipality in Japan. Participants’ health status and lifestyle habits were surveyed using a questionnaire. The survey was conducted from 15 January to 14 February 2016. Relationships between knee pain and physical activity, sitting time, nutrition, drinking, smoking, or body mass index (BMI) were examined using logistic regression analysis. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) adjusted for several confounding factors were calculated. Results: Older adults of 5311 responded to the questionnaire and 1843 reported knee pain. The prevalence of knee pain was 34.8%. Knee pain was significantly associated with BMI (OR: 0.60, 95% CI: 0.51 - 0.69, P P P P = 0.001). Conclusions: This study suggests that one in three independently-living older adults experiences chronic knee pain and that physical activity, BMI, and nutritional status are associated with knee pain.
Monosodium Glutamate Influence on Cellulose Acetate Hemodialysis Membranes

The influence of monosodium glutamate (MSG) additive and its concentration on the performance of hemodialysis membrane were investigated. Concentration of MSG was varied from 1 wt% to 8 wt% and the performance of the hemodialysis membrane was evaluated in terms of urea clearance and bovine serum albumin (BSA) rejection. Results revealed that membrane with 6 wt% of MSG, which was fabricated from 64 wt% formic acid and 10 wt% distilled water, achieved the best urea clearance of 53.20% and BSA rejection of 94%. SEM images illustrated that the increment of MSG concentration in the casting solution tends to promote macrovoids formation. However, when the amount of MSG was further increased beyond 6 wt%, the urea clearance was reduced and the macrovoids structure disappeared. FTIR spectra indicated that both N‒H and C‒N bonds from MSG were absent indicating that the MSG was removed during phase inversion.
The effect of news labels on perceived credibility

Two online experiments examined whether news labels attract reader attention and affect news story credibility. Both studies showed that labels garner little attention from newsreaders and do not influence perceptions of news story credibility. However, Study 2 demonstrated that a label that explained the type of news story produced better recall of labels and more accurate recommendations of what the label should be. Findings suggest that if labels act as cognitive heuristics, they are weak ones.
Board Quality and Risk Disclosure: Evidence from Saudi Arabian Publicly Listed Companies

Abstract This paper investigates the effect of the board quality on risk reporting in specific social and cultural context of Saudi Arabia for a sample of 423 company-year observations over the period 2015-2018. The paper utilizes a comprehensive risk reporting index and self-constructed index of board quality to measure the main variables. Using pooled OLS regression models, our results suggest that there is a positive and significant relationship between the quality of the board of directors and risk reporting in Saudi non-financial firms. In addition, this finding is consistent with the disaggregation of the risk disclosure index into mandatory versus voluntary risk disclosures and the disclosure of financial and non-financial risk disclosures. Such findings suggest that the quality of the board of directors helps to eliminate information asymmetry and agency costs. Finally, the findings of this study can prove to be of great value to market regulators in their attempts to improve the corporate governance in Saudi Arabia and can be extended to include other countries in the MENA region.
Mechanical Behavior of Impregnated REBCO Pancake Winding Based on Electromagnetic-Thermoelastic Analysis

In this study, the mechanical behavior of an impregnated single pancake wound with a REBCO coated conductor is analyzed in magnetic field after its cooling through finite element (FE) modeling. A two-dimensional axisymmetric FE model with averaged material properties of the impregnated winding is developed. First, the thermal residual stress and deformation accumulated during cooling from 300 K to 4.2 K are analyzed. Using the thermal residual stresses and strains as initial conditions, the mechanical behavior of the impregnated winding under the self-field and background field are subsequently studied. Finally, the contribution of the thermal mismatch stress as well as the Lorentz force under the self-field and background field to the radial stress of the impregnated pancake winding is discussed, and the risk of delamination failure under each situation is evaluated. The results show that the radial stress due to the thermal mismatch increases with the decrease of cooling temperature. As the transport current increases, the radial stress decreases under the self-field, but increases under the background field. The discussion indicates that there is the potential risk for delamination failure during cooling, and the risk increases with the decrease of temperature. If delamination does not appear after cooling, the winding will not be damaged owing to interfacial debonding under self-field. However, the risk of delamination failure increases upon increasing the transport current under a strong background field.