Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
On the Process of Understanding the Reading of Students with Mental Disabilities: An Examination of Teacher Practices

This study aims to examine the teacher adaptations related to the stages of the reading process used in the process of understanding the reading of students with mental disabilities according to different variables. A descriptive survey model which is one of the quantitative research methods was used in the study. In 2018-2019, to ensure the research sample, reliability, and validity of the scale, 361 classroom teachers were gathered from 18 primary schools of Meray and Kartay districts of Konya province. It was applied to 93 more classroom teachers to provide a confirmatory factor analysis of the scale. After ensuring validity and reliability, it was applied to 99 special education teachers working in primary schools in Karatay, Meram, and Selcuklu districts of Konya province for descriptive analysis. Scores of male teachers are a little higher than female teachers in the scale of teacher practices related to the stages of the reading process. Graduate-level teachers, who have received training in the scale of teacher practices related to the stages of the reading process, score at the undergraduate level. Yet, the observed difference was not statistically significant in question.
A guide to creating design matrices for gene expression experiments

Differential expression analysis of genomic data types, such as RNA-sequencing experiments, use linear models to determine the size and direction of the changes in gene expression. For RNA-sequencing, there are several established software packages for this purpose accompanied with analysis pipelines that are well described. However, there are two crucial steps in the analysis process that can be a stumbling block for many -- the set up an appropriate model via design matrices and the set up of comparisons of interest via contrast matrices. These steps are particularly troublesome because an extensive catalogue for design and contrast matrices does not currently exist. One would usually search for example case studies across different platforms and mix and match the advice from those sources to suit the dataset they have at hand. This article guides the reader through the basics of how to set up design and contrast matrices. We take a practical approach by providing code and graphical representation of each case study, starting with simpler examples (e.g. models with a single explanatory variable) and move onto more complex ones (e.g. interaction models, mixed effects models, higher order time series and cyclical models). Although our work has been written specifically with a limma-style pipeline in mind, most of it is also applicable to other software packages for differential expression analysis, and the ideas covered can be adapted to data analysis of other high-throughput technologies. Where appropriate, we explain the interpretation and differences between models to aid readers in their own model choices. Unnecessary jargon and theory is omitted where possible so that our work is accessible to a wide audience of readers, from beginners to those with experience in genomics data analysis.
MCM-41 silica monoliths with independent control of meso- and macroporosity

Centimetre sized macroporous silica monoliths consisting of MCM-41 have been prepared by a two-step procedure allowing an independent control of the meso- and macro-porosity. In the first step a monolith with a macroporosity tailored between 2 and 20 μm is prepared under acidic medium by a phase separation, named spinodal decomposition, leading to a bicontinuous structure of a silica/polymer phase and a water phase. The monolith is then reacted in an alkaline solution of cetyltrimethyl ammonium to transform the silica skeleton into MCM-41 under conditions which preserve the original morphology and macroporosity of the material. The combination of spinodal decomposition and pseudomorphic transformation proves very efficient to precisely tune the textural characteristics of macroscopic objects.
Phase-Modulated Standing Wave Interferometer

The actual technical implementation of conventional interferometers is quite complex and requires manual manufacturing. In combination with the required construction space defined by the optical setup, their applications are limited to selected measuring tasks. In contrast, Standing Wave Interferometers (SWIs) offer an enormous potential for miniaturisation because of their simple linear optical setup, consisting only of a laser source, a measuring mirror and two transparent standing wave sensors for obtaining quadrature signals. The two sensors are located inside the measuring beam and therefore directly influence the length measurement. To reduce optical influences on the standing wave and avoid the need for an exact and long-term stable sensor-to-sensor-distance, a single sensor configuration was developed. There, a phase modulation is superimposed to the sensor signal by a forced oscillation of the measuring mirror. When the correct modulation stroke is applied, the resulting harmonics in the sensor signal are 90° phase-shifted to each other and can hence be used for obtaining quadrature signals for phase demodulation and direction discrimination by an arctan-algorithm.
Exploring Emotion Regulation in Counselors’ Management of Attraction to Clients

ABSTRACT Recent reports from malpractice insurance providers indicate an increase in the frequency of sexual misconduct among practicing counselors. This qualitative content analysis of practicing counselor survey responses (n = 67) examines reported experiences regarding sexual attraction to clients and related coping strategies. Findings suggest the importance of counselors’ emotion regulation in refraining from temptation to act on attraction. The authors propose increased discussion of emotion regulation and sexual attraction to clients in counselor training programs as well as during supervision.
A qualitative analysis of the feasibility of deploying biometric authentication systems to augment security protocols of bank card transactions

Background: This study investigated the end-users’ perceptions about the feasibility of deploying biometric authentication systems as intervention solutions to ameliorate card fraud in the South African payment card industry. Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine if the existing banking technology and telecommunications infrastructure were capable of supporting biometric payment systems. Method: In this qualitative research, interviews were conducted with 30 sample elements selected from commercial banks, telecommunications companies and other service providers. The sample included individuals working with banking back-end technologies, telecommunications service providers and credit card fraud experts. Results: The study established that banking technology and telecommunications infrastructure were capable of supporting biometric payment systems. It was revealed that the deployment of biometric systems would mitigate card fraud transactions. However, findings showed that introduction of zero-floor limits led to high traffic volumes, creating congestion on the telecommunications connectivity. Thus, there was a high likelihood that transaction processes would be slow during peak periods. Conclusion: The implementation of biometric systems required highly skilled information technology personnel to oversee and support these technologies. This was identified as a potential hindrance for banks. The study established that existing banking and telecommunications infrastructure was capable and supported biometric systems. Banks were not keen to invest in an outright biometric environment because of the huge costs that would be incurred in implementing advanced technologies.
A computational study of intrinsic and extrinsic defects in LiNbO3

Lithium niobate is a material with many important technological applications as a result of its diverse physical properties. Using a recently derived interatomic potential, intrinsic defect energies have been calculated leading to conclusions about the defect properties of the material that are compared with experimental conclusions. The incorporation of dopant ions into the structure is also considered, and solution energies are calculated, which enable predictions to be made about which ions are most easily added and which solution energy schemes are favoured energetically.
Synthesis of Carbon Nanotube Composites in Nanochannels of an Anodic Aluminum Oxide Film

A template carbonization technique was applied for synthesizing carbon nanotubes and metal filled nanotubes. An anodic aluminum oxide film that has uniform and straight channels with a diameter at nanometer level was used as a one-dimensional template. The pyrolytic carbon deposition on the channel wall was carried out by exposing the anodic oxide film to hydrocarbon gas at high temperature. The carbon was then liberated from the anodic oxide film by dissolving the alumina template. It was found that the resultant carbon is comprised only of uniform hollow-tubes with open ends. The length and the diameter of the carbon nanotubes are controllable by changing the length and the inner diameter of the channels in the anodic oxide film. By applying this template technique, metal filled uniform carbon nanotubes can also be fabricated. Pt, Ag, and Fe-filled carbon nanotubes were synthesized. If one varies metal the loading and metal reduction methods, various shapes of nano metal compounds can be inserted into t.
Asia-Pacific initiative for rheumatology nurse education: An impact survey in China

Background/Objective: Asia-Pacific Initiative for Rheumatology nurse Education (ASPIRE) is a faculty-led initiative established to meet the educational needs of rheumatology nurses in Asia Pacific in recognition of the expanding role of nurses in daily rheumatology clinical practice. The objective of this study is to measure the impact of ASPIRE workshop training on nurses’ levels of knowledge, confidence, attitudes and beliefs using a Before-after-control-impact (BACI) survey. Methods: A total of 210 nurses who completed both preand post-surveys were included in the BACI analysis. The intervention group (n = 111) refers to nurses who attended the ASPIRE workshop training held during the China Chronic Disease Management Forum in Baotou, Inner Mongolia in September 2019 whereas the control group (n = 99) refers to Chinese nurses that have never attended the ASPIRE training. Results: Overall level of knowledge significantly increased by 30% (5.63 prevs. 8.34 post-survey; p < .001), and overall level of confidence significantly increased by 29% among nurses who attended ASPIRE training (5.83 prevs. 8.39 post-survey; p < .001). Nurses in the control group demonstrated no significant increase in knowledge (6.18 prevs. 6.50 post-survey; p = .097) or confidence (6.46 prevs. 6.71 post-survey; p = .169) over the same period. Conclusions: Nurses who attended the ASPIRE training workshop reported a significant increase in their levels of knowledge and confidence compared with a control group of nurses who have never undergone ASPIRE training. Training rheumatology nurses to acquire more in-depth knowledge and skills can help optimize their role in clinical practice to meet the greater demands of disease monitoring and long-term management of rheumatology patients.
AN OVERVIEW OF ANIMAL FOSTER HOMES IN BRAZIL

Animal foster homes (AFHs) provide shelter for abandoned animals and are an essential part of street population management programs. An online survey was conducted in Brazil with questions about general aspects of AFHs. A total of 150 caregivers responded, most were female (n=140; 93.3%) with a mean age of 35.4 years. AFHs in most cases conduct vaccination (n=103; 68.3%), treatment for internal parasites (n=142; 94.7%), external parasites (n=138; 92.0%) and neutering (n=113; 75.3%) to animals in their care. The principal problem for AFHs is finding adopters (n=122; 81.3%) and indeed most caregivers adopted some of the animals under their care (n=129; 86.0%). Although most AFHs reported having no limit on housing time (n=61; 40.7%), there were significant differences between short-term ( 24 months) housing. Long-term AFHs sheltered to more than 20 animals (P<0.05), frequently from the streets (P<0.05). Short-term AFHs offered shelter to fewer than six animals (P<0.05), and generally housed old (P<0.05), chronically ill (P<0.05), amputees (P<0.05), deaf or blind animals (P<0.05) – often at the request of rescue groups (P<0.05). Sheltering fewer (<6) animals guaranteed greater adoptability in a shorter timeframe, thus avoiding kennel stress, overcrowding and potentially reducing the risk of disease outbreaks.
Where We Come from and Where We Are Going: A Systematic Review of Human Factors Research in Driving Automation

During the last decade, research has brought forth a large amount of studies that investigated driving automation from a human factor perspective. Due to the multitude of possibilities for the study design with regard to the investigated constructs, data collection methods, and evaluated parameters, at present, the pool of findings is heterogeneous and nontransparent. This literature review applied a structured approach, where five reviewers investigated n = 161 scientific papers of relevant journals and conferences focusing on driving automation between 2010 and 2018. The aim was to present an overview of the status quo of existing methodological approaches and investigated constructs to help scientists in conducting research with established methods and advanced study setups. Results show that most studies focused on safety aspects, followed by trust and acceptance, which were mainly collected through self-report measures. Driving/Take-Over performance also marked a significant portion of the published papers; however, a wide range of different parameters were investigated by researchers. Based on our insights, we propose a set of recommendations for future studies. Amongst others, this includes validation of existing results on real roads, studying long-term effects on trust and acceptance (and of course other constructs), or triangulation of self-reported and behavioral data. We furthermore emphasize the need to establish a standardized set of parameters for recurring use cases to increase comparability. To assure a holistic contemplation of automated driving, we moreover encourage researchers to investigate other constructs that go beyond safety.
Extensive Reading on Wattpad and Its Benefits to Students' English Skills: Students' Perceptions

The purpose of this study was to explore students’ perception’s towards Extensive Reading on Wattpad platform as well as its benefits to students’ English skills. Extensive Reading enables students to read a great deal amount of reading materials based on their personal interests and level of comprehension which is actually applied outside the class room for most people consider it as reading for pleasure. It has also been known that Extensive Reading has many benefits in improving students’ language skills. The advancement of technology over the years allows people to do many activities online, including Extensive Reading activity. Thus, Wattpad is considered to have enormous and various reading materials that can support extensive reading for the students. This study is a case study. The data were obtained from an in-depth interview with the participant who were two undergraduate students majoring English Education from a state university in Indonesia. The participants were selected purposively for the reason they were known to have been doing extensive reading activity on Wattpad for a quite long time, specifically for more than three years. The research findings showed that students have positive perceptions towards Extensive Reading on Wattpad which are categorized into three elements namely cognitive, affective, and conative. Four notable benefits of Extensive Reading on Wattpad were also mentioned by the students such as it contributed in unconsciously improving students’ writing skills, vocabulary mastery, speaking skills, as well as listening skills.
Deep vein thrombosis and major adverse limb events in diabetic patients: a population-based cohort study

Po-Chang Wang Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch: Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Tien-Hsing Chen Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chang-Min Chung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch: Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Mei-Yen Chen Chang Gung Institute of Technology: Chang Gung University of Science and Technology Jung-Jung Chang Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch: Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Yu-Sheng Lin Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch: Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Pao-Hsien Chu Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Linkou Main Branch: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Yun-Shing Peng Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Chiayi Branch: Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Ming-shyan Lin (  mingshyan@gmail.com ) Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9348-8153
The Directional Nature of Organizational Relationships and Their Effect on Individual Performance and Turnover

The article identifies how differences in employee relationships with supervisors and co-workers affect employee performance and propensity to leave the organization. The study uses the leader–member exchange (LMX) and co-worker exchange (CWX) perspectives to understand these differences and the social capital theory to identify their impact, resulting in four relationship configurations with varying potential for success and vulnerability in organizations.
Interaction of atomic hydrogen with silane molecules

We have calculated energy barriers of chemical reactions between hydrogen atoms and silane molecules (SiH4 and SiCl4) in the framework of conventional transition-state theory based on density functional theory. By calculating the intrinsic reaction paths it is shown that two internal parameters are sufficient to describe the reactions. Corresponding potential energy surfaces (PES) have been derived for both reactions in terms of these two degrees of freedom. We have also performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of scattering processes between hydrogen atoms and silane molecules. Projection of the MD trajectories onto the PES's gives further insight into the underlying reaction mechanisms and reveals a fundamental difference between the two reactions.
The association between hypoglycemia and glycemic variability in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes: cross-sectional study

BackgroundThis study aimed to explore predictive factors of time below target glucose range (TBR) ≥ 1% among patients’ characteristics and glycemic variability (GV) indices using continuous glucose monitoring data in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.MethodsWe conducted a prospective observational study on 179 (71 female) Japanese outpatients with type 2 diabetes aged ≥ 65 years. The characteristics of the participants with TBR ≥ 1% were evaluated by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses of GV indices, comprising coefficient of variation (CV), standard deviation, and mean amplitude of glycemic excursions, were performed to identify the optimal index for the identification of patients with TBR ≥ 1%. ResultsIn the multivariate logistic regression analysis, none of the clinical characteristics, including HbA1c and C-peptide index, were independent markers for TBR ≥ 1%, while all three GV indices showed significant associations with TBR ≥ 1%. Among the three GV indices, CV showed the best performance based on the area under the curve in the ROC curve analyses.ConclusionsAmong elderly patients with type 2 diabetes, CV reflected TBR ≥ 1% most appropriately among the GV indices examined.Trial registration: UMIN-CTR: UMIN000029993. Registered 16 November 2017
Equation of State of Classical Hard Spheres at High Density

Under certain conditions, an asymptotic expression for the equation of state of a classical mechanical system of N ν‐dimensional (ν=1, 2, or 3) hard spheres confined in a volume V is obtained in the form pVNkT=ν(1–1/N)(V/V0)−1+O(1). This expression agrees with the leading term in V/V0—1 of the usual free‐volume approximation for N = ∞. The conditions under which this conclusion is established are a restriction to a finite number of molecules N with periodic boundary conditions, and the requirement that as V→V0 the accessible configuration states approach a close‐packed configuration whose coordination number c satisfies the requirement c≥2ν−2(ν−1)/N. Such a limiting configuration, from which only an infinitesimal region of configuration space is accessible under an infinitesimal expansion, is called a stable configuration; the above restriction on the coordination number is a necessary condition for stability. The difficulties which appear as N→∞ are indicated.
Mite Sarcoptes scabiei Varieties Hominis in South Sumatra: Specific Identification and Comparative Study

BACKGROUND: Sarcoptes scabiei mites have more than 15 genetically diverse varieties from various hosts. Identification of S. scabiei mite varieties hominis as an intervention in its prevention is still rarely done. AIM: This study aimed to observe the genetic relationship of the mite S. scabiei varieties hominis compare to the parasite S. scabiei varieties hominis in other regions. METHODS: This research used polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing methods with 16S gene-specific primers. From 32 S. scabiei samples, 22 samples were identified as varieties hominis that was marked by the appearance of the band at 132 bp. RESULTS: S. scabiei mites hominis varieties from South Sumatra (Yessi Scabies A2 and Yessi Scabies B3) have similarities with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) strands with S. scabiei hominis varieties from China (KJ781377 and KJ781376). In contrast, Yessi Scabies A1 has similarities with DNA strands with mite S. scabiei varieties hominis from Australia (AY493402). Still, all the DNA strands, this research is different from S. scabiei mites DNA strands hominis from Panama and Pakistan. CONCLUSION: The PCR method is advantageous and specific in identifying mites S. scabiei hominis varieties, the cause of scabies in humans.
Communication challenges: Saudi EFL Speaking Skills and strategies to overcome speaking difficulties

The purpose of this study to present the findings of research conducted to challenges faced by Saudi English as foreign language (EFL) learners and to formulate some strategies to overcome their speaking difficulties. In Saudi Arabia, there is a widely held perception that it is possible for the EFL learners to attain the high levels of proficiency in writing reading and listening, but they cannot speak English as compared to their peers from around the globe. This is quite concerning as these students have selective and compulsory English courses that run through their almost ten years of compulsory school education. The challenges to speaking by these students had formerly been addressed by sorting out the challenges of deficiencies in teacher development and teacher education, learners’ autonomy lack of material and technology in the EFL classes and anxiety in learning a foreign language. The purpose is to seek answers to the challenges of speaking English from the Saudi speaking EFL students themselves. In order to do that a sample of 66 students who have enrolled in year one of intensive preparatory English class will be used. A mixed method research design will be used in the triangulation of the findings for higher validity. Quantitative data will be analyzed with software for data analysis while qualitative data will be analyzed by making use of descriptive analysis. The findings will help to identify the reasons why speaking English is a challenge for Saudi EFL students which will help in the formulation of strategies to overcome such challenges.