Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Students’ Perspectives on the Use of Differentiated Assessment Tool: Results from an Explanatory Sequential Mixed-Method Pilot Study

While educators worldwide are moving towards the universal design for learning, it is also essential to ensure learners are suitably assessed. Assessments and learning profoundly reciprocate one another as assessment may inform the learning practices, and vice versa. Resonating the aforesaid view, PutraPacer was developed as a customizable tool to empower instructors in embracing differentiated assessment. The objective of this pilot study is to elicit feedback on the use of PutraPacer as a differentiated assessment tool among a group of undergraduate students at a higher education institution. Drawing on the UTAUT model, this study employs an explanatory sequential mixed-method design to gather both quantitative and qualitative data. The quantitative findings show that the mean values for performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influences, and behavioural intention to use PutraPacer are ranged between 3.56 and 3.67. Based on the Pearson ’ s correlation coefficient, there are strong association between performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influences with behavioural intention to use PutraPacer as a differentiated assessment tool. The qualitative findings reveal that the students perceived PutraPacer as a user-friendly and a learning tool that promotes individualized learning experience and supports students with different abilities, and iii) a good platform for practices, quizzes, and revision. to conduct two taxonomy-based assessments using PutraPacer before data collection for the pilot study
Is There an Outward Propagating Diurnal Signal in the Precipitation of Tropical Cyclones?

Diurnal pulse (outward propagating signal) is a prominent feature in tropical cyclones (TCs) and closely related to TC structure and intensity. It is elusive whether the diurnal pulse is deep convectively coupled and what is the influence on (daily) mean TC structure. This study addresses these outstanding problems using long‐term satellite precipitation, infrared, and microwave data. Diurnal pulse of precipitation occurs in ∼50% TC days, and the frequency increases with TC intensity. The precipitation, cold clouds, and microwave‐based deep convection of active precipitation pulses show significant outward‐propagating or phase‐delaying diurnal features, indicating deep convective coupling in these pulsing events. Nearly half of the diurnal pulses have cloud and precipitation coupled, but the coupling frequency is reduced (20%–30%) at the later stage (12–15 hr) of long‐duration pulses. Daily mean precipitation, cloud top height, and microwave ice scattering are markedly enhanced in TCs with precipitation pulse, compared to TCs without precipitation pulse.
TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATES IN THE AREA OF INFLUENCE OF THE SIERRA LA MOJONERA IN SAN LUIS POTOSÍ AND ZACATECAS, MEXICO

Abstract Knowledge of the diversity of terrestrial vertebrates in the Sierra La Mojonera Natural Protected Area and its surroundings is quite limited. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to update the list of terrestrial vertebrate species that inhabit the area of influence of the Sierra La Mojonera, to investigate the subspecies, and to highlight the conservation status of the species in terms of national and international regulations. We sampled 30 locations in 850 km2 of the area of influence of the Sierra La Mojonera between 2010 and 2013. We recorded amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals by observation, capture (by hand or with mist nets), or trace evidence (footprints, scats, or ecdysis). We recorded 51 species: 3 amphibians, 9 reptiles, 14 birds, and 25 mammals. We recorded 29 species (3 amphibians, 8 reptiles, 8 birds, and 10 mammals) for the first time in the area, including Anaxyrus debilis, Anaxyrus punctatus, Hypsiglena jani, Cophosaurus texanus, Caracara cheriway, Charadrius vociferus, Myotis yumanensis, and Notiosorex crawfordi. The subspecies of seven species have distribution boundaries in the study area. Other species are remarkable because of their protection category, such as Crotalus molossus, Cynomys mexicanus, and Leptonycteris nivalis. The area of influence of Sierra La Mojonera contains numerous important charismatic species in need of conservation. We strongly recommend that scientists specialized in each group of terrestrial vertebrates conduct a complete and detailed inventory of the species that inhabit the protected natural area and its surroundings. As part of these investigations, it is important to ensure scientific collection obtains reference specimens (vouchers) and that collectors deposit these specimens in recognized scientific collections in order to contribute to the knowledge of the biodiversity of the region and to increase the information on the vertebrates in this report.
Some New Ways of Analyzing MANOVA Data in a Post Hoc Context

This paper presents the multivariate statistical procedure, MANOVA, in a non-traditional way unfamiliar to most educational researchers. Whereas traditional way of using MANOVA has been viewed only as a preliminary test for safeguarding the experimentwise type I error rate for conducting the individual univariate tests, the non-traditional way as presented in this paper seeks to explain the grouping variable effect in a truely ”multivariate” framework. A challenge was made to the logic of traditional use of MANOVA with respect to both experimentwise type I error rate and statistical power.It was argued that all traditional MANOVA follow-up procedures fail to interpret the MANOVA effect in a multivariate context. For remedying the traditional procedures, some extensions were proposed through the use of discriminant analysis statistical procedure. These extensions were made in three perspectives: searching for underlying dimensions, determining relative variable importance, and conducting multivariate group contrasts.Finally, the techniques discussed in the paper were used to illustrate a real life research scenario. The example study attempts to investigate the differences of opinion as expressed by community residents, teachers, and school principals in a recent mail survey in Hualien area. Our analyses indicated that two underlying attitudes were present which could be accountable for the differences of opinion among these three categories of people: an apathetic attitude toward school-community relationship and the attitude toward schools providing extra-curriculum services for the community residents. None of our findings could have been reached with the traditional MANOVA follow-up procedures.
Generalized Low Switching Frequency Modulation for Neutral-Point-Clamped and Flying-Capacitor Four-Level Converters

Four-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) and flying capacitor (FC) converters are suitable candidates for high-power medium-voltage applications due to their desired output performance and high power density. The major challenge on their successful applications lies in the dc-link capacitor and FC imbalance issue, especially for converters without redundant states that result in a significantly reduced control flexibility. In this article, a generalized low switching frequency modulation scheme based on selective harmonic elimination pulsewidth modulation (SHE-PWM) is proposed that can be applied to all types of 4L-NPC and 4L-FC converters. To address the dc-link capacitor and FC imbalance problems, the capacitor charge objective is formulated and incorporated into the nonlinear equations of SHE-PWM in solving the switching angles, which would then possess natural capacitor balancing ability. Four effective solutions are provided to address the reduced solution space issue with this formulation in high modulation index range for natural capacitor balancing, thus the full range operation can be guaranteed. Simulation and experimental results are presented to verify the effectiveness of this generalized modulation for 4L-NPC and 4L-FC converters.
Capacidade absortiva no contexto da indústria hoteleira: uma análise de práticas de absorção de conhecimentos

Objetivo do estudo: Identificar quais são as práticas existentes para captar e absorver conhecimentos externos em empreendimentos hoteleiros. Metodologia/abordagem: O estudo foi desenvolvido com abordagem qualitativa, de caráter exploratório, por meio da análise de casos múltiplos de cinco hotéis, situados no Estado de São Paulo. A coleta de dados foi realizada com entrevistas semiestruturadas e a triangulação dos dados com sites e diários de bordo dos hotéis. A análise dos dados foi a partir da análise de conteúdo executada com o auxílio do Atlas.ti. Originalidade/Relevância: As inovações resultantes da capacidade absortiva (ACAP), são fundamentais para a competitividade e sucesso de empresas de hotelaria, e são originadas por intensa interação entre funcionários e clientes envolvidos simultaneamente no processo de elaboração e aplicação das inovações. Principais resultados: Os hotéis objetos deste estudo, possuem práticas de aquisição de conhecimentos externos similares, como participação em feiras e eventos do setor, análise das avaliações e sugestões dos hóspedes. A prática de aquisição predominante e compreendida como mais importante pelos respondentes são as melhorias geradas por meio da análise das avaliações e sugestões dos hóspedes indicadas nos guest coments (sugestões dos hóspedes) e nos meios digitais, redes sociais e OTA´s (Agência de Reservas on-line). Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: O estudo está alinhado com a definição de Zahra e George (2002) para ACAP e contribui para a evolução epistemológica do campo de estudo da ACAP e compartilhamento de conhecimento, sobretudo, nos setores de turismo e hotelaria, preenchendo uma importante lacuna na literatura que apresenta escassez de estudos que investigaram as quatro dimensões referentes às práticas de ACAP Potencial (PACAP) e Realizada (RACAP), conforme apresentado por Zahra e George (2002). Contribuições sociais/para a gestão: Como contribuição gerencial o estudo fornece um guia para os gestores das principais práticas identificadas e em como desenvolver estes processos de forma eficaz e consequentemente, promover inovações nos serviços prestados tendo em vista que os processos relacionados a ACAP são de extrema importância para a competitividade e para o desenvolvimento de inovações na indústria hoteleira.
INDEXING AND AMERICAN PRESIDENCY: PAKISTANI MUSLIM SOCIETY ON THE FRONT-PAGES OF MAINSTREAM U.S. NEWSPAPERS

Mr. Joe Biden quoting a saying from Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), vows to lift the Muslim ban from day one in the Oval office. This study shows how the U.S. mainstream liberal and the conservative printed press gave Pakistan and Pakistani society coverage in the first year of Biden's Vice Presidency under President Obama when the U.S. military interests were high in the South Asian region. Employing thematic analysis with indexing theory, the study analyzes three leading U.S. dailies from January 2009 to January 2010. The study finds media frames, issues, and sources that confirm the practical implementation of indexing theory in American news reporting on crucial foreign policy issues. About Pakistan Muslim society, the U.S. media conclude that terrorism is in the “DNA” of Pakistani people, and militants will take over Pakistan and its nuclear bomb. This study adds to the indexing theory, propaganda, political, international, and strategic communication literature. Key Words: Islamic extremism, Sharia law, Pakistani nuclear bomb, al Qaeda, Vice President Joe Biden, American print media, War on Terror, Indexing, Liberal, Conservative.
Laboratory experiments and dual‐domain modeling of infiltration dynamics in partially saturated fractured porous media

Many studies have shown that fracture networks can provide rapid pathways for water infiltration and time-dependent recharge in the vadose zone of consolidated fractured rock formations. To investigate the control of fracture networks and fracture–matrix interaction on preferential flow and infiltration dynamics, we constructed a simple network system consisting of m × 2 sandstone blocks placed in between two glass plates. Water was injected from a point source directly into the fracture system with a constant flow rate of 1.5 g min − 1 . We used a dual-porosity non-equilibrium model to model the discharge dynamics and the internal fracture–matrix mass exchange and observed strong deviations from the laboratory results when the original parameterization was used. This specifically concerns the matrix–fracture volume ratio κ and the fracture flow velocity v that require modifications in terms of their definition and underlying process description. Although the original model assumes a perfectly coupled fracture and matrix domain, in the experiments the discrete nature of the fracture network led to a much stronger dominance of the rapid flow domain and hence to a reduction of κ . The newly introduced parameter κ * includes additional effects and processes related to the time-dependent evolution and smaller size of the fracture–matrix interface. Furthermore, experiments of varying total vertical system size reveal convergence toward
Performance Evaluation of Inter-Vehicle Communications Based on the Proposed IEEE 802.11p Physical and MAC Layers Specifications

Traffic control, accidents prevention, vehicles au- tomation and useful services to the drivers have always been goals of an intelligent traffic system. With this objective, the IEEE is finalizing its new standard: the IEEE 802.11p, which defines the vehicular ad-hoc networks physical and medium access control layers characteristics. This paper presents simulations to evaluate the performance of these networks operating according to the new standard, at different scenarios, using the most recent version of the well-known network simulator NS-2. The results show that the transmissions quality impact is directly linked to dynamic changes in the network topology.
Hospital‐associated deconditioning: Not only physical, but also cognitive

Hospital‐associated deconditioning (HAD) or post‐hospital syndrome is well recognized as reduced functional performance after an acute hospitalization. Recommendations for the management of HAD are still lacking, partly due to a poor understanding of the underlying processes. We aimed to review existing data on risk factors, pathophysiology, measurement tools, and potential interventions.
Probenecid Inhibits Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Replication

RNA viruses like SARS-CoV-2, influenza virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are dependent on host genes for replication. We investigated if probenecid, an FDA-approved and safe urate-lowering drug that inhibits organic anion transporters (OATs) has prophylactic or therapeutic efficacy to inhibit RSV replication in three epithelial cell lines used in RSV studies, i.e., Vero E6 cells, HEp-2 cells, and in primary normal human bronchoepithelial (NHBE) cells, and in BALB/c mice. The studies showed that nanomolar concentrations of all probenecid regimens prevent RSV strain A and B replication in vitro and RSV strain A in vivo, representing a potential prophylactic and chemotherapeutic for RSV.
Vygotsky the Teacher. A Companion to his Psychology for Teachers and Other Practitioners

reading aloud, the ‘main implication is expanding understanding of reading in the first place’ (p. 178). Concluding in Chapter 12, Duncan reminds us that her aim for the book is ‘not to directly influence practice but rather to better understand the diversity of adults reading practices and therefore deepen our knowledge reading itself. This deeper knowledge could then, in turn, influence literacy teaching and research’ (p. 179). As such, this book follows in a rich tradition of research which has argued for literacy education to reflect a nuanced and evolving understanding of the role of literacy in everyday lives. Duncan reminds us that ‘we cannot guess at others’ perspectives; we need to ask, to open up meaningful conversations and keep these conversations open’ (p. 179). Oral Literacies is an engaging and dynamic book that will no doubt inspire practitioners, students and researchers in the field to open up and continue such conversations, and to ensure that reading aloud is no longer ignored or forgotten.
Spatio-temporal independent applicability of one time trained machine learning wind forecast models: a promising case study from the wind energy perspective

ABSTRACT The extensive grid integration of wind electricity necessitates accurate wind speed forecasting to maintain grid stability and quality of power. In the usual practice of wind speed forecasting using machine learning models, the models are trained and tested for the same location and the testing is performed adjacent to the training data. In this work, we investigate the prospect of employing one time trained machine learning predictive models for wind speed forecasting independent of time and location. It is revealed in our investigations that machine learning models trained with historical wind speed data from one location are capable of predicting wind speeds effectively at other locations of interest within a wide geographical region. The findings in this study are useful to the wind energy industry for wind speed forecasting at multiple locations with less computational effort and enhanced speed and productivity.
Comparing Cardiac Output Measurements Using a Wearable, Wireless, Noninvasive Photoplethysmography-Based Device to Pulse Contour Cardiac Output in the General ICU: A Brief Report

Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. OBJECTIVES: Cardiac output (CO) measurements in the ICU are usually based on invasive techniques, which are technically complex and associated with clinical complications. This study aimed to compare CO measurements obtained from a noninvasive photoplethysmography-based device to a pulse contour cardiac output device in ICU patients. DESIGN: Observational, prospective, comparative clinical trial. SETTING: Single-center general ICU. PATIENTS: Patients admitted to the general ICU monitored using a pulse contour cardiac output device as per the decision of the attending physician. INTERVENTIONS: Parallel monitoring of CO using a photoplethysmography-based chest patch device and pulse contour cardiac output while the medical team was blinded to the values obtained by the noninvasive device. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Seven patients (69 measurements) were included in the final analysis. Mean CO were 7.3 ± 2.0 L/m and 7.0 ± 1.5 L/m for thermodilution and photoplethysmography, respectively. Bland-Altman showed that the photoplethysmography has a bias of 0.3 L/m with –1.6 and 2.2 L/m 95% limit of agreement (LOA) and a bias of 2.4% with 95% LOA between –25.7% and 30.5% when calculating the percentage of difference from thermodilution. The values obtained by thermodilution and photoplethysmography were highly correlated (r = 0.906). CONCLUSIONS: The tested chest patch device offers a high accuracy for CO compared to data obtained by the pulse contour cardiac output and the thermodilution method in ICU patients. Such devices could offer advanced monitoring capabilities in a variety of clinical settings, without the complications of invasive devices.
Dynamic effects of open blasting vibration on adjacent buildings and measures for vibration reduction

In order to solve efficiently the problem that adjacent buildings might be destroyed by an open pit deep hole blasting vibration,the blasting vibration was firstly measured in real-time two times by using a blasting vibration signal measuring system in an open limestone site.The measured data under the original blasting parameters of the blasting vibration were processed with the one variant linear regression analysis.The attenuation law of blasting vibration wave propagation was obtained.At the same time,using the method of dynamic finite element analysis,the dynamic effects of the open pit deep hole blasting vibration on adjacent buildings were investigated under blasting load.Finally,the dynamic effects obtained using the numerical analysis and the field measured ones were compared.The results showed that the oscillograms of blasting vibration velocity obtained with the dynamic effects numerical analysis method agree well with those gained using field monitoring;the numerical analysis results of blasting vibration velocity and those of acceleration are basically similar to each other in change laws and trends;blasting vibration can be reduced when initiation sequence and blasting direction of open-air blasting are changed.
Investigation of Uncertainty Sources of Piezoresistive Silicon Based Stress Sensor

The aim of this paper is to get insight into measurement uncertainties for thermomechanical measurements performed using a piezoresistive silicon-based stress sensor in a standard microelectronic package. All used sensors have the same construction, were produced in the same technological processes at the same time, yet the measurement results show significant distribution. The possible causes for this phenomenon are discussed in this paper. Additionally, Finite Element Method (FEM) model is created and validated, what enables a study of sensitive parameters influencing the measurement uncertainties.
A Survey of Sex Ratios of Raptors at a Rescue Center in China

Abstract. The sex ratio is an important concept in estimating population demography, and such data could contribute to both theoretical research and conservation. Although numerous studies have analyzed the sex ratios of raptors in the wild, few studies have focused on the sex ratios of raptors in wildlife rehabilitation facilities. Here, we report the results of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based sex identification of raptors brought to the Beijing Raptor Rescue Center in 2018–2020. This rescue center is located in eastern China, on a major migratory route for raptors in East Asia. We identified the sex of 646 individuals (belonging to 29 species) using two sets of primers, and analyzed the sex ratios of five species with a sample size >30 individuals. Generally, the sex ratios differed among species: the sex ratio of Eurasian Kestrels (Falco tinnunculus) was skewed toward males (P = 0.006), while the sex ratio of Eurasian Sparrowhawks (Accipiter nisus) was skewed toward females (P = 0.024). The sex ratio of Long-eared Owls (Asio otus) tended to be female-biased (P = 0.058). There was no significant bias of sex ratio in Oriental Scops-Owls (Otus sunia) or Amur Falcons (Falco amurensis). We discussed several possible reasons that could drive the biased sex ratios of raptors brought into rehabilitation centers. Our findings could be helpful for future studies on sex identification of raptors and conservation efforts.