Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Cotton Genotypic Variability for Transpiration Decrease with Progressive Soil Drying

Drought is a major abiotic stress factor limiting cotton yield. It is important to identify the genotypes that can conserve water under drought stress conditions and improve yield. The objective of the current study was to evaluate cotton genotypes for water conservation traits, i.e., high FTSW (Fraction of Transpirable Soil Water) threshold for transpiration. Plants utilize water slowly by declining transpiration at high FTSW and conserving soil water, which can be used by the plant later in the growing season to improve yield. Fifteen cotton varieties were selected based on their differences in transpiration response to elevated vapor pressure deficit (VPD) to study drought responses. Two pot experiments were carried out in the greenhouse to determine the FTSW threshold for the transpiration rate as the soil dried. A significant variation (p < 0.01) in the FTSW threshold values for transpiration decline was observed, ranging from 0.35 to 0.60 among cotton cultivars. Genotypes with high FTSW thresholds also displayed low transpiration under well-watered conditions. Further studies with four selected genotype contrasts in FTSW threshold values for transpiration showed differences (p < 0.05 to 0.001) in gas exchange parameters and water potentials. This study demonstrated that there are alternate traits among the cotton genotypes for enhancing soil water conservation to improve yield under water-limited conditions.
Wave-Structure-Current interactions over smooth and rough breakwaters

ABSTRACT This paper investigates wave-current-structure interaction considering both the following and opposing current. Experiments were conducted in a wave flume to determine wave transformation characteristics (i.e. wave reflection, transmission, and dissipation) employing both regular and irregular waves propagating in the presence of smooth and rough breakwaters. Discrepancies in the wave transformation characteristics are observed between smooth and rough breakwaters with and without currents. Transmission coefficient differences between smooth and rough structures were 33% and 12% for the regular and irregular waves, respectively. Reflection coefficients in irregular waves are more sensitive than in regular waves. However, the influence of external current on the energy loss coefficient was not significant when the submerged breakwater height increased.
‘Turn up the volume and listen to my voice’: Students’ perceptions of Music in school

Music teachers are often faced with students’ negative attitudes towards Music as a school subject, and dilemmas of what would be most important to teach and at the same time interesting, useful and relevant to students. Looking at music teaching and learning through the eyes of students can play a key role in re-shaping the condition of learning and promoting a positive and motivating musical learning environment. The aim of this study was to ‘turn up the volume’ of secondary students’ views of their music lessons in secondary school, including what they value and how they would have liked lessons to be if they had the opportunity to change things. A self-report questionnaire was devised for the purposes of the study and was administered to 749 secondary school students in schools in Cyprus. Our findings reveal that participants enjoyed Μusic, ranking it as their second favourite out of 15 secondary school subjects. However, there was a reported discrepancy between the activities students are engaged with and what they would like to be engaged with. Students called for more focus on singing, to play a greater variety of instruments besides the recorder (i.e., drums, guitar and piano) and to play the music they like. Building on students’ perspectives, recommendations are made for music teachers and policy makers.
Economic policy uncertainty, stakeholder engagement, and environmental, social, and governance practices: The moderating effect of competition

Correspondence Çi gdem Vural-Yavaş, International Trade and Finance, Kadir Has University, Istanbul, Turkey. Email: cigdem.yavas@khas.edu. tr Abstract This paper investigates the effect of the economic policy uncertainty (EPU) on corporate environmental, social, and governance practices (ESG), using 6,562 firm-year observations from 15 developed European countries covering the period from 2004 to 2017. The results show that during periods of high uncertainty, firms increase their overall ESG performance, corporate environmental performance, and performance in governance. The relationship is valid for emission, resource use, workforce, management, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy subdimensions of ESG. Furthermore, during periods of high uncertainty, firms operating in concentrated industries increase their overall ESG activities and corporate environmental performance. These results suggest that firms use ESG practices as risk-reducing activities like insurance, during high periods of uncertainty. Overall, consistent with the stakeholder theory, the results indicate that firms increase their ESG practices not only to reduce corporate risk-taking but also to follow value-increasing activities during periods of high uncertainty, implying an improved stakeholder engagement.
The impact of a positive wealth shock on consumption: evidence from a housing reform in China

ABSTRACT Housing property reform in China exerted an exogenous positive wealth shock to state employees who were renting state-owned housing when they were offered the opportunity to buy their homes at highly subsidised prices. Exploiting the national representative micro data set CHIP, we study the consumption response to this large-scale housing property reform. Propensity Score Matching (PSM) strategy is implemented to balance the covariates between a treatment group and a control group. We find that the positive wealth shock has led to an increase in household consumption for the treatment group. Our results provide new insights into consumer response to positive shocks associated with access to home equity and wealth transfer through housing.
The experiences of students with disabilities in self-contained physical education

ABSTRACT Educating students with disabilities with those without in integrated physical education has become commonplace. While literature has identified that the subjective experiences of students with disabilities in such integrated settings have often included bullying, isolation, and discrimination, little is known about the experiences of those in self-contained physical education. Using Stainback and Stainback’s (1996, Collaboration, support network and community construction. In S. Stainback, & W. Stainback (Eds.), Inclusion: A guide for educators (pp. 223–232). Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co.) conceptualization of inclusive education as a guiding lens, this study explored the perspectives of a group of 20 students with disabilities, aged seven through 20, enrolled in heterogenous self-contained physical education across eight public schools. Data collection included individual semi-structured interviews, drawings, and researcher notes. A three-step inductive thematic analysis revealed three primary themes: (a) importance of friendship for most, (b) interests in specific sports, and (c) most enjoyed self-contained settings. Participants’ experiences were illustrated through stories and pictures of them building and maintaining friendships during their physical education classes. A further sense of success and enjoyment in playing specific sports was shared among many participants, which transcended their overall perspectives of self-contained physical education. These findings of generally positive subjective experiences are contrary to much of what has emerged from integrated physical education research, and supported notions of belonging, acceptance, and value inherent to inclusive education. Thus, it appears that, at the very least, scholars, practitioners, and administrators should reconsider the notion that self-contained physical education cannot be inclusive, much in the manner that one cannot blindly assume that integrated settings are inclusive.
Producing authenticity in restaurant experiences: interrelationships between the consumer, the provider, and the experience

ABSTRACT In the context of the advent of the experience economy, conceptualisations of authenticity are often both perplexing and uncertain. This paper argues for a nuanced understanding of the multi-dimensional nature of authenticity of restaurant experiences from the production perspective. It does this by proposing a framework to produce authenticity using the interrelationships of three fundamental elements of a restaurant experience, the Consumer, the Provider, and the Experience, and by discussing the consumers’ experiential outcomes resulting from such interrelationships. By applying the interrelationships to reconceptualise the existing authenticity approaches in tourism and hospitality contexts, this paper suggests that direct interaction between the provider and the consumer can enhance authenticity of restaurant experiences. As a result, incorporating such direct interaction supports the multi-dimensional approach to authenticity in restaurants. The three outcomes resulting from the interrelationships can further strengthen perceptions of authenticity in restaurant experiences. The paper offers both theoretical and practical insights which advance the production of authenticity in restaurants.
The Variable Mg ii Narrow Absorption Line Systems

Compared to high ionization C iv absorption lines, variable Mg ii absorption lines are rare. Using spectra from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, we investigate the variations in Mg ii narrow absorption lines (NALs) for quasars with multi-epoch observations. We have compiled 8958 Mg ii NALs in the spectral regions from the red wings of C iv emission lines to the red wings of Mg ii emission lines. Among these 8958 Mg ii NALs, 22 variable NALs are detected with and with velocity offsets ranging from to 145,513 . We find that: (1) the detected frequency of Mg ii NALs with is significantly larger than the uniformly random value expected for the Mg ii NALs with , (2) the incidence rates of the variable Mg ii NALs with are much larger than those with , (3) the velocity offsets of variable Mg ii NALs with are much smaller than the maximum velocities expected from radiation-driven outflows, and (4) the variations of variable Mg ii NALs with are obviously correlated with the changes in the quasar radiative output. Therefore, the 16 variable Mg ii NALs, whose velocities are smaller than the maximum velocities expected from radiation-driven outflows, are likely related to quasar outflows, while the 6 variable Mg ii NALs, whose velocities are much larger than the maximum velocities expected from radiation-driven outflows, possibly originated in intervening gas. We also find that both the variations and fractional variations in absorption strengths are not related to the velocity offsets of Mg ii NALs and the time intervals between the two epochs of observations. Also, the fractional variations in absorption strengths are inversely correlated with absorption strengths. In addition, both the associated and intervening Mg ii NALs can significantly vary on a timescale of days.
STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION TOWARDS GLOBAL ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATE CURRICULUM: A SURVEY STUDY

This paper aims to identify motivation of students to learn English as Foreign Language for Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) curriculum in international private high school in Yogyakarta. There were 46 GAC students from grade X, XI and XII involved in this study. The level of motivation was measured by using Attitude/ Motivation Test Battery (AMTB), consists of 5 domains, desire to learn English, attitudes toward learning English, the interest in foreign language, language class anxiety and language use anxiety. The results show that the motivation of the students to learn English as EFL was at high and moderate level. The students are able to speak English well but they need improvement on self-confidence in English. The survey implies that students well perceived English as an important means for their carrier prospects and way to enhance their knowledge.
The Structural Model of Marital Quality Based on Secure Attachment Style through the Mediating Role of Self-Compassion, Resilience, and Perspective-Taking

Abstract The study aims at elaborating a structural model of marital quality based on secure attachment style with the mediating role of self-compassion, resilience, and dyadic perspective-taking. It was a correlational study with structural equation modeling. The population included couples referring to the cultural centers of 22 districts of Tehran, Iran, among whom, 300 were selected using cluster sampling. The results indicated that secure attachment style, self-compassion, resilience, and dyadic perspective-taking have a significant direct effect on the quality of marriage (p≤0.05), and self-compassion, resilience, and dyadic perspective-taking play a mediating role in the relationship between secure attachment and marital quality.
Proposed Inland Oil Tanker Design in Bangladesh Focusing CO2 Emission Reduction Based on Revised EEDI Parameters

Though inland ships account for a small portion of the total global CO2 emissions from shipping, from the individual country’s economic and environmental perspective, this is very important. To reduce CO2 emissions from sea-going ships by increasing energy efficiency, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a generalized Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) in 2011. However, due to the variation in environmental, geographic and economic conditions, a generalized EEDI cannot be established in a similar fashion to that established by IMO. Shallow and restricted water effects, different fuel qualities (to reduce operational cost), increase in engine power requirements, reduction in carrying capacity, cargo availability, etc. make the EEDI by IMO inadequate for inland waterways. Therefore, an EEDI formulation based on revised parameters has been proposed for the inland ships in Bangladesh. This paper focuses on the possibility of CO2 emissions reduction from inland oil tankers in Bangladesh by implementing the revised EEDI formulation (henceforth denoted as EEDIINLAND). A sensitivity analysis was performed for the different ship design parameters of those oil tankers. Based on the analysis, suggestions were made on how to design inland oil tankers in Bangladesh using the revised EEDI formulation for reducing CO2 from the current level without any major cost involvement. Keeping the same speed and capacity, the vessels were redesigned based on those suggestions. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis of those redesigned vessels using ‘Shipflow’ showed a reduction in CO2 emissions through increasing EEDIINLAND by 7.54–13.65%.
Variation in grain yield and quality of Romanian bread wheat varieties compared to local varieties in northwestern Turkey.

Fourteen bread wheat varieties, 12 introduced from Romania and two local Turkish ones were investigated in Northwestern Turkey for grain yield and grain quality in order to determine the most suitable and superior new wheat varieties for the region. The varieties were grown in two successive growing seasons (2005-2006 / 2006-2007) in a completely randomized block experimental design with three replications. Significant differences in grain yield and quality parameters such as protein, gluten, gluten index, sedimentation, modified sedimentation, hectoliter weight and grain moisture were found between the two local and introduced varieties. Significant genotype x year interactions was observed for all the traits examined except for protein, grain moisture and hectoliter weight. The grain yield of local varieties, Gönen and Saqittario was 454.4 kg da and 419.4 kg da, respectively. The highest grain yield was obtained from introduced Romanian variety of Joseph (475.5 kg da) whereas Turda (344.0 kg da) and Eliva (348.2 kg da) gave the lowest grain yield. The highest grain protein content was 12.78% for Ardeal and the lowest 10.85% for Gabriela. Correlation coefficients analyses revealed negative relationships between grain yield and gluten (0.311**), sedimentation (-0.362***) and modified sedimentation (-0.265*), and positive relationships between grain yield and hectoliter weight (0.312**). Protein was positively associated with gluten (0.275**) and modified sedimentation (0.253*). No relationships were observed between grain moisture and other investigated traits. The studies suggest that the Romanian bread wheat variety, Joseph with higher grain yield and better quality characters in comparison with local varieties could be a new variety for the Northwestern region of Turkey.
Psychometric Evaluation of an ICF-Based Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Assessment With Older Adults With Cognitive Decline.

IMPORTANCE Identifying cognitive or physical limitations that contribute to difficulties in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) is critical for adequate intervention with community-dwelling older adults with cognitive decline. OBJECTIVE To establish the validity and responsiveness of an IADL scale based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (the ICF-IADL) with respect to both cognitive and physical limitations. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Multiple community care and senior centers. PARTICIPANTS Eighty-two older adults. INTERVENTION Combination of physical exercise and cognitive training. MEASURES Five criterion measures-Lawton IADL Scale, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSS), Word Lists Test (WLT), and Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). RESULTS The ICF-IADL's three summary scales-Disability Index (DI), Cognitive Disability Index (CDI), and Physical Disability Index (PDI)-had good concurrent validity with the Lawton IADL Scale. The DI and CDI had moderate to good associations with the MoCA. The DI's and CDI's predictive validity for scores on the Lawton IADL Scale, MoCA, and TUG was moderate to good and that of the PDI was fair. Responsiveness was large for the DI, moderate for the CDI, and small for the PDI. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The ICF-IADL can be used to measure disability in IADLs related to cognitive and physical limitations. The DI and CDI were better than the PDI in predicting outcomes in general cognitive function and dynamic balance and were more responsive to change after intervention than the PDI. WHAT THIS ARTICLE ADDS The ICF-IADL addresses both cognitive and physical limitations and can be a valid assessment of IADLs. Occupational therapists can use it to determine difficulties in IADLs and causes of those difficulties, guide treatment planning, and monitor intervention effectiveness with community-dwelling older adults with cognitive decline.
Viral Sovereignty or Sequence Etiquette? Asian Science, Open Data, and Knowledge Control in Global Virus Surveillance

Abstract On several occasions, the People’s Republic of China refused to share influenza viruses isolated on their territory with the World Health Organization pandemic flu surveillance system. Scholars in STS and allied disciplines have described these disputes as examples of growing conflict between global health norms of free exchange and Asian state claims of viral sovereignty. However, the discussion has largely overlooked the fact that laboratories in China freely shared genetic sequence data from isolated viruses, even when they refused to ship physical samples, a fact that complicates the opposition of open data and viral sovereignty with the different material forms of the physical sample and the nucleotide sequence. This article provides a comprehensive comparison of the heterogeneous circulations of influenza virus samples and virus gene sequences in global health influenza surveillance and argues this difference is rooted in the different knowledge-control regimes designed for exchanging samples and sequences. Engaging with debates on the position of Asian science within global scientific circulations, the article suggests that Asian scientists confront a multiplicity of global scientific infrastructures and do not necessarily rely on the authority of nation-state sovereignty to reshape global exchanges.
Design of Antibody-Functionalized Polymeric Membranes for the Immunoisolation of Pancreatic Islets

An immunoencapsulation strategy for pancreatic islets aimed to reduce the risk of rejection in transplanted patients due to the immune response of the host organism is proposed. In this sense, a polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel functionalized with an immunosuppressive antibody (Ab), such as Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 Ig (CTLA4-Ig), would act as both passive and active barrier to the host immune response. To demonstrate the feasibility of this approach, a photopolymerizable-PEG was conjugated to the selected antibody and the PEG-Ab complex was used to coat the islets. Moreover, to preserve the antigen-recognition site of the antibody during the conjugation process, a controlled immobilization method was setup through the attachment of the His-tagged antigen to a solid support. In detail, a gold-coated silicon wafer functionalized with 11-Mercaptoundecanoic acid was used as a substrate for further modification, leading to a nickel(II)-terminated ligand surface. Then, the immobilized antigen was recognized by the corresponding antibody that was conjugated to the PEG. The antibody-PEG complex was detached from the support prior to be photopolymerized around the islets. First, this immobilization method has been demonstrated for the green fluorescent protein (GFP)–anti-green fluorescent protein (Anti-GFP) antigen-antibody pair, as proof of principle. Then, the approach was extended to the immunorelevant B7-1 CTLA-4-Ig antigen-antibody pair, followed by the binding of Acryl-PEG to the immobilized constant region of the antibody. In both cases, after using an elution protocol, only a partial recovery of the antibody-PEG complex was obtained. Nevertheless, the viability and the functional activity of the encapsulated islets, as determined by the glucose-stimulated insulin secretion (GSIS) assay, showed the good compatibility of this approach.
The role of entrepreneurial intention in predicting vocational high school students’ employability

One of the factors that contribute to the level of employability is entrepreneurial intention. This study discusses the role of entrepreneurial intentions on students' employability. The population in this study was all students of grade XII of Vocational High School Koperasi Yogyakarta, Indonesia, consisting of 141 students. The sample in this study was 86 students. The sample selection was done by randomizing using a cluster random sampling technique. Methods of data collection used in this study are scales, employability scale, and entrepreneurial intentions scale. Analysis of the data used in this study is the product-moment analysis technique. The results of data analysis showed the correlation between entrepreneurial intentions and employability where r = 0.339 with p = 0.001 (p < 0.01), which showed a very significant positive correlation between the two variables at the research site. It means that the level of employability can be predicted based on entrepreneurial intention. The entrepreneurial intention contributed 11.5% to employability, and the remaining 88.5% can be influenced by other variables.