Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Identification of the yeast strain cystobasidium slooffiae isolated from the cake test sample

Nowadays, the problem of food safety and quality assurance throughout the product life cycle is topical in the whole world. According to the WHO data, foodborne diseases linked with consumption of unsafe food, including diseases caused by microbial pathogens, are common in many world countries and are still the main cause of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, prevention of the microbiological spoilage of food products is an important task in all food industry sectors. One of the ways for its solution is to carry out investigations to reveal potential sources of microbial contamination of food products including flour confectionery. Cakes are multi-component confectionery products. As a rule, they have the high moisture mass fraction, which conditions the presence of a favorable environment for the development of all types of microorganisms and contributes to the instability of this product type to the effects of environmental conditions during storage. In this study, yeast and mold counts were determined by growing cultures on the solid culture medium (Sabouraud). Pure cultures were isolated by the streak plate method. Stained and unstained microorganisms were examined by the microscopic method. Saccharolytic enzymes of the isolated bacterial cultures were identified using the Hiss’s culture media. Based on the analysis of the ribosomal gene sequence obtained by sequencing the DNA region encoding the ITS-D1/D2 rDNA region, an accurate identification of the strain was performed. The phylogenetic relationship analysis carried out using strains of closely related microorganisms showed that species Cystobasidium slooffiae was the closest relative of the studied strain. The source of Cystobasidium slooffiae was the environment. The detection of this strain indicates violations of the sanitary and hygienic condition of inventory, equipment, industrial premises, including hard-to-reach places, as well as violations of the hygiene rules by personnel; in addition, this indicates the high contamination of raw materials.
Synthesis and Microwave Absorption Enhancement of CoNi@SiO2@C Hierarchical Structures

A series of hierarchical CoNi@SiO2@C composites were successfully fabricated through a workable procedure, and the content of carbon can be adjusted by modulating the additive dose of phenolic resin precursors. The compositions, microstructures, and magnetic characters of the obtained products were characterized in detail via XRD, SEM, XPS, and VSM detailedly. The results manifested that the urchin-like CoNi alloy particles were successively encapsulated with SiO2 and carbon coatings. The exploration into microwave absorbing performances demonstrated that wax-based hybrids containing 50 wt % CoNi@SiO2@C-3 are endowed with improved absorbing capability possessing the maximum RL value of −46.0 dB at 10.8 GHz with an effective absorption bandwidth of 5.6 GHz (from 7.1 to 12.7 GHz) for a layer thickness of only 2.2 mm. Moreover, in the wake of layer thicknesses varying from 1.5 to 5 mm, the effective absorbing bandwidth almost overlaps the whole C, X, and Ku wave bands. The remarkable microwave absorption per.
A social evaluation of the perceived goodness of explainability in machine learning

ABSTRACT Machine learning in decision support systems already outperforms pre-existing statistical methods. However, their predictions face challenges as calculations are often complex and not all model predictions are traceable. In fact, many well-performing models are black boxes to the user who– consequently– cannot interpret and understand the rationale behind a model’s prediction. Explainable artificial intelligence has emerged as a field of study to counteract this. However, current research often neglects the human factor. Against this backdrop, we derived and examined factors that influence the goodness of a model’s explainability in a social evaluation of end users. We implemented six common ML algorithms for four different benchmark datasets in a two-factor factorial design and asked potential end users to rate different factors in a survey. Our results show that the perceived goodness of explainability is moderated by the problem type and strongly correlates with trustworthiness as the most important factor.
An Investigation of Secondary School Students’ Anxiety and Motivation Levels towards Science Course in Terms of Some Variables

This work aims at studying the anxiety and motivation levels of secondary school students towards science course depending on gender, class levels, and their parents’ level of education. In addition, it was aimed to examine the relationship between students' anxiety, motivation, and academic achievement towards science course. The study relies on a relational scannig model within the context of the general scannig model. The research sample consist of 629 students who continue their education at public secondary school in Kastamonu Province, Turkey, in the 2019-2020 academic year. Anxiety Scale for Science Course, Motivation Scale for Science Learning, Personal Information Form, and science grade for the end of the first semester were used as data collection tools in the research. The data obtained from the research were analyzed using the SPSS 22 program. As a result of this study, it is found out that the secondary school students' science anxiety levels were incredibly low but, their motivation levels towards science course were high. Also, it was observed that there was a significant relationship between students’ science anxiety, science motivation and academic achievement. As to gender, it was determined that there was no significant difference between students' anxiety towards science course, and a significant difference between motivation towards science course. In addition, it was determined that students' anxiety and motivation towards science course differ significantly depending on class levels and their parents’ level of education.
The Mediating Effect of Vocational Self-Efficacy Beliefs in the Relationship between Big Five and Professional Attitude

In this study, the mediator role of self-efficacy in the relationship between personality traits and attitude towards teaching profession was examined for prospective teachers. The sample of the study consisted of 487 3rd and 4th grade students (356 females and 131 male) studying at Atatürk University Kazım Karabekir Education Faculty in the Spring Semester of 2018-2019 Academic Year and these students were determined by simple random cluster sampling method. This study was designed as a relational study and quantitative methods were used. Three different measurement tools were used in order to determine the personality traits, professional attitude, and self-efficacy beliefs of prospective teachers. The data were analyzed with different statistical package programs. As a result of tested SEM models and Bootstrap analyses, it was found that self-efficacy had a partial mediator effect on the relationship between agreeableness and neuroticism and attitudes towards teaching profession, and a full mediator effect on the relationship between conscientiousness, extraversion and openness to experience and attitude towards teaching profession. The results were discussed in the light of related studies and certain conclusions and recommendations were presented.
The role of subsidence and accommodation generation in controlling the nature of the aeolian stratigraphic record

Despite a well-documented record of preserved aeolian successions from sedimentary basins characterized by widely variable subsidence rates, the relationship between aeolian architecture and subsidence-driven accommodation generation remains poorly constrained and largely unquantified. Basin subsidence as a control on aeolian sedimentary architecture is examined through analysis of 55 ancient case-studies categorized into settings of ‘slow’ (>1–≤10 m Myr−1), ‘moderate’ (>10–≤100 m Myr−1) and ‘rapid’ (>100 m Myr−1) time-averaged subsidence rates. In rapidly subsiding basins, aeolian successions are thicker and associated with (1) thicker and more laterally extensive dune-sets with increased foreset preservation, (2) greater proportions of wet-type interdunes and surface stabilization features and (3) more extensive interdune migration surfaces, bounding sets that climb more steeply. In slowly subsiding basins, aeolian successions are thinner, and associated with a greater proportion of (1) aeolian sandsheets and (2) supersurfaces indicative of deflation and bypass. Rapid subsidence promotes (1) steeper bedform climb, resulting in increased preservation of the original dune foreset deposits and (2) relatively elevated water tables, leading to sequestration of deposits beneath the erosional baseline and encouraging development of stabilizing agents; both factors promote long-term preservation. Slow subsidence results in (1) lower angles of climb, associated with increased truncation of the original dune forms, and (2) greater post-depositional reworking, where sediment is exposed above the erosional baseline for extended time-periods. Quantitative analysis of sedimentary stratal architecture in relation to rates of basin subsidence helps constrain the mechanisms by which sedimentary successions are accumulated and preserved into the long-term stratigraphic record. Supplementary material: Results of statistical analyses presented here are available at https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare. c.5515695. v1
PlayConnections: Relationship-focussed Early Childhood Intervention Training for Allied Health Practitioners

ABSTRACT The ability of parents to read children’s cues and respond sensitively underpins the effectiveness of early interventions. Allied health practitioners, however, typically spend little time focussing on parent–child interactions in early childhood intervention. A 1-day training event: ‘PlayConnections’ was developed to support practitioners to adopt a relationship focus. Allied health practitioners (N = 137) from a range of intervention settings across Queensland, Australia, attended one of five 1-day training events. A concurrent mixed-methods research design was used. Using a purpose-designed knowledge and participant perception survey, data was collected at three time points: pre-, post-, and 3–6 months after training. Significant changes (p < .001) were found pre-post training in participant knowledge of a relationship-focussed approach. These improvements were maintained at follow-up (p < .001). Exploratory factor analysis revealed three participant perception subscales: perceptions of their therapy skills, comfort with emotions, and understanding of a relationship-focussed approach. All revealed significant improvements (p < .001) across the three time periods. Qualitative analysis of free-text data from the follow-up stage revealed three main themes: 1) changes in practice; 2) enhanced observations; and 3) practice challenges. While participants reported many benefits of applying training principles, they also perceived some barriers to effective implementation of a relationship-based approach.
Community Social Capital and Firm Performance

This study aims to contribute to the social capital theory. This goal is achieved through determine the relationship between social capital and firm performance. It is carried out because SME's have limited access to resources. SME's need other alternatives to sustain their business. Small entrepreneurs feel the need to focus more on their internal resources. The development of the theory of social capital is important. In contrast to most previous studies, this research uses qualitative study research methods. To obtain the data, in-depth interviews with key informants were conducted. The finding shows that social capital consists of reciprocity, trust, network, and norms. This study also provides evidence that social capital plays a pivotal role in SME performance. Small entrepreneurs get various benefits after joining the group. In addition, social capital can help empower ordinary housewives to become small-scale entrepreneurs. In conclusion, strong social capital can improve business performance, thereby encouraging the economy to grow. The results of this research can be used as consideration for business entities to strengthen their business performance. More than that, this research is also used as a guide in determining strategic SME development policies for government. This research also contributes to the development of strategic management theory.
Finite-Time Admissibility and Controller Design for T-S Fuzzy Stochastic Singular Systems with Distinct Differential Term Matrices

The finite-time admissibility analysis and controller design issues for extended T-S fuzzy stochastic singular systems (FSSSs) with distinct differential term matrices and Brownian parameter perturbations are discussed. When differential term matrices are allowed to be distinct in fuzzy rules, such fuzzy models can describe a wide class of nonlinear stochastic systems. Using fuzzy Lyapunov function (FLF), a new and relaxed sufficient condition is proposed via strict linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Different from the existing stability conditions by FLF, the derivative bounds of fuzzy membership functions are not required in this condition. Based on admissibility analysis results, a design method for parallel distribution compensation (PDC) controller of FSSSs is given to guarantee the finite-time admissibility of the closed-loop system. Finally, the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed methods in this article are illustrated with three examples.
Understanding the inward emotion-focused coping strategies of individual users in response to mobile malware threats

ABSTRACT According to coping theory, individuals cope with information system threats by adopting either problem-focused coping (PFC) or emotion-focused coping (EFC). However, little is known about EFC in the information security (ISec) literature. Moreover, there is potential confusion regarding the meaning of some EFC strategies. Hence, ISec scholars and practitioners may (i) have a narrow view of EFC or (ii) confuse it with other concepts. In this study, we offer one response to this issue. We first address the ambiguity regarding EFC before differentiating five inward EFC strategies and assessing them empirically in the mobile malware context. To the best of our knowledge, this study is the first to compare several inward EFC strategies in the ISec field.We contribute two new findings on EFC: 1) response efficacy is a crucial factor that impedes users from implementing EFC strategies; 2) avoidance and fatalism significantly impede PFC. Our study also contributes to the ISec literature by categorising EFC into active and passive forms. We showed that individuals’ use of passive inward EFC strategies was positively associated with threat vulnerability. Finally, we provide interesting insights into the complicated responses of individuals to mobile malware threats, presenting implications for ISec research and practice.
Environmental Regulation of Agriculture in Federal Systems of Government: The Case of Australia

The regulation of environmental impacts from agriculture can take place at various scales. In some nations, with federal systems of government, the multiscale nature of regulatory interventions can be confusing for farmers, not to mention costly and time-consuming to navigate. Regulatory overlap contributes to inefficiency and wastage in governance efforts, reduced trust in government action and can preclude positive environmental outcomes across the landscape. In this article, we explore how Australia’s national-level law has been applied to agricultural land use. We canvas the concepts of regulatory complexity and ambiguity, and argue for a more integrated and flexible policy mix that rewards positive behaviour and stewardship of natural capital. This model would provide financial and other personal gains for those who can demonstrate objectives are being met. Further empirical research on fine-tuning that policy mix, again across scale, is warranted.
Water Dimension of BRICS Cooperation: National Challenges and Joint Opportunities

This article examines the evolution and potential of the water agenda of BRICS. The members of this international association of major countries of South America, Eurasia, Asia and Africa are rich in water resources and population. The development of water resources extends beyond their borders to projects in other countries through the activities of a major development institution, the New Development Bank of BRICS. Such conditions suggest some anticipation of a global and comprehensive view on the part of BRICS on the issues relating to water resources. However, the hypothesis of this article is opposite: despite the unique potential of the BRICS water strategy, it remains non-specific, focused on the lower common denominators for the member countries such as cleanliness, sanitation and water management. To account for this, the authors take the position that the bureaucratic logic of basic common interest downgrades strategic vision. This is reflected in the growing gap between the multifaceted nature of the issues related to water resources in the world and the narrowly specialized approach of BRICS association which perceives water de facto without its resource and global function. To study this, the authors analyze the water portfolios of the BRICS member countries and compare the national water agendas based on an analysis of policy documents. They then systematize water initiatives under the auspices of the BRICS and, finally, calculate virtual water flows and their structure between the BRICS countries using agricultural products trade as an example. The conducted analysis allows the authors to identify a wide gap between the current and potential water agenda of the BRICS. The authors then propose a number of initiatives that can create added value for the BRICS as an association both for its member countries and for developing countries facing water resource challenges. The authors assert that such a new approach, based on a profound understanding of the resource function of water as a commodity with global value, has all the potential to be implemented by BRICS.
Modelling Yawed Wind Turbine Wakes: Extension of a Gaussian-Based Wake Model

Yaw-based wake steering control is a potential way to improve wind plant overall performance. For its engineering application, it is crucial to accurately predict the turbine wakes under various yawed conditions within a short time. In this work, a two-dimensional analytical model is proposed for far wake modeling under yawed conditions by taking the self-similarity assumption for the streamwise velocity deficit and skewness angle at hub height. The proposed model can be applied to predict the wake center trajectory, streamwise velocity, and transverse velocity in the far-wake region downstream of a yawed turbine. For validation purposes, predictions by the newly proposed model are compared to wind tunnel measurements and large-eddy simulation data. The results show that the proposed model has significantly high accuracy and outperforms other common wake models. More importantly, the equations of the new proposed model are simple, the wake growth rate is the only parameter to be specified, which makes the model easy to be used in practice.
Geology and palaeontology of the Codos anticline, eastern Iberian Chains, NE Spain: age constraints for the Ediacaran–Cambrian boundary in the Iberian Chains

Abstract The two major structural elements of the Iberian Chains, the Datos and Jarque thrust faults, have been described as occurring in proximity in the area around the village of Codos. The purported Jarque fault corresponds to the axial plane of an anticline known as the Codos anticline, which exposes the oldest stratigraphic unit in this area, i.e. the Codos Bed, a limestone bed bearing skeletal fossils of putative Ediacaran or earliest Cambrian age. Details of the geology of the area and the age of the known fossils are poorly understood or not universally agreed upon. New investigations in the anticline revealed the presence of a normal fault, introduced as the Codos fault, which cross-cuts the course of the alleged Jarque fault. The vertical displacement along the axial plane of the anticline appears to be insignificant, challenging the traditional interpretation of the plane as an equivalent of the Jarque thrust fault. Reinvestigation of the Codos Bed revealed previously unknown skeletal fossils of early Cambrian age, confirming notions that the bed is younger than traditionally assumed. In particular, two helcionelloid molluscs, Anabarella cf. plana and Igorella? sp. , allow correlations with Terreneuvian strata of central Spain (Pusa and Fuentepizzara formations) and support previously suggested connections with the Heraultia Limestone of southern France. Former identification of the terminal Ediacaran index-fossil Cloudina in the bed is erroneous. Consequently, the Ediacaran–Cambrian boundary in the Iberian Chains, which has been placed at the top of the formation overlying the Codos Bed, is stratigraphically distinctly lower.
Profiles of Academic Procrastination in Higher Education: A Cross-Cultural Study Using Latent Profile Analysis

Procrastination behaviour occurs when the person is obligated to do an activity, even they are not motivated to carry out the activity within the expected time frame. Literature studies define four types of procrastination: academic, decisional, life routines, and neurotic. This study focuses on academic procrastination in higher education. Academic procrastination is mainly related to delaying academic tasks such as handing in assignments and term papers or preparing for the exams at the last moment. This study compares Turkish and international students' academic and general procrastination profiles using latent profile analysis. For this purpose, latent profiles were estimated to reveal how students from different cultures are grouped according to academic and general procrastination behaviour. A total of 691 undergraduate students, 52.4% (361) Turkish and 47.6% (330) of international students registered for an academic program in higher education participated in the study. Results indicated that while Turkish students for three latent profiles defined as Tending to enjoyable Works, Neither Lessons nor Other Works and Ambition for Academic Success. On the other hand, International students only fit two latent profiles, which are defined as Academic Procrastination Tending to Enjoyable Works and Prioritizing Academic Tasks.