Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparison of the acceleration due to gravity at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures, Sèvres, the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Brunswick, and the Geodetic Institute, Potsdam

The values of gravity at these stations have been compared by means of pendulum observations with Invar invariable pendulums. The observed differences of gravity from the National Physical Laboratory are: B. I. P. M. -256·73 ± 0·49 mgal P. T. B. + 68·68 ± 0·49 mgal Bad Harzburg - 15·68 ± 0·49 mgal The accuracy of the measurements is not so great as has been achieved once or twice previously with the same apparatus, mainly because the changes in the lengths of the pendulums were greater than usual. These differences have been combined with German pendulum observations and with gravimeter comparisons with the following results: Value of gravity at N. P. L. on the Potsdam system: 981196·29 ± 0·3 mgal. Differences between sites of absolute determinations of gravity: N. P. L. - B. I. P. M. +256·45 ± 0·3 mgal N. P. L. - P. T. B. - 68·98 ± 0·3 mgal P. T. B. - Potsdam - 8·95 ± 0·4 mgal (g at Potsdam = 981274 mgal.) The effects of these results on gravity surveys based on Cambridge and on the absolute value of gravity are indicated.
Determinants To Consumer’s Shopping Preferences

How people prefer to shop is an ever-changing landscape. There has been a boom in online shopping since the first online shopping purchase in 1994. With the end of the pandemic, retailers and other businesses need to know whether this increase will continue. Online shopping preferences: safety, technology, branding, and customer experience were explored to determine the current determinants of shopping preferences. A phenomenological design was used to examine the lived experiences of six shoppers who represent the most popular demographic of online shoppers. This study presents a clearer understanding of what business marketers need to understand about the online shopping decisions of shoppers.
Exploring Effective ICT Integration Strategies in Education: A Case of Two Public Primary Schools in Mombasa, Kenya

Purpose: The contemporary education landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, largely driven by the integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This paper explores the experiences of educators as they incorporate ICT into teaching and learning.Methodology: The study was conducted in Mombasa City, Kenya, and utilized qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and classroom observations, in a case study design involving two urban primary schools. The research meticulously documented the experiences of 16 participants. Findings: The findings of the study highlight several advantages of using ICT in teaching and learning, including easy access to information, interactive and personalized learning opportunities, as well as collaboration. However, the data also revealed significant challenges faced by educators, such as unstable electricity, inadequate ICT gadgets, internet fluctuation, and a lack of skills to integrate ICT into teaching. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy, and Practice: Educators consistently stressed the importance of continuous support and professional development to enhance their ICT integration skills. Furthermore, the research emphasized several promising recommendations, including the installation of alternative sources of electricity, sourcing for additional ICT devices, supervising learners while using ICT gadgets, and conducting professional development initiatives tailored to the creation of a collaborative community of practice (COP), which have the potential to effectively address these challenges. To fully leverage the potential of ICT for enriching the learning experience, equipping students with essential digital skills, and preparing them for a digital-centric world, educational institutions, and policymakers must prioritize investments in technological infrastructure and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration among educators.
AGE RATIOS OF MALE MALLARDS HARVESTED IN EASTERN SOUTH DAKOTA

We analyzed harvest age ratios (immatures/adult) of male mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) (n = 146) obtained opportunistically from hunters during October - November 1995 in 3 eastern South Dakota counties (Brookings, Kingsbury, and Lake). Our objectives were to evaluate within year temporal trends in harvest age ratios for male mallards and to compare our age ratios to estimates obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) Parts Collection Survey (PCS). Our overall age ratio (0.7 immatures/adult) for male mallards harvested in eastern South Dakota was not significantly different (P = 0.10) than the statewide PCS age ratio (1.03 immatures/adult). Harvest age ratios differed (P ≤ 0.05) across 3 time periods; 2.1 immatures/adult for early, 0.24 immatures/adult for mid, and 0.42 immatures/adult for late season. Calculated age ratios (USFWS, unpubl. data) for the 3 county region by period (0.89, 1.09, and 0.45) did not differ (P ≥ 0.05) from those generated in our study. Weather data was obtained from 3 weather stations on the study area. No differences (P > 0.05) in temperatures were found for the 3 counties; however, temperatures declined significantly (P ≤ 0.05) across time periods. We attributed differences in male mallard harvest age ratios to differential migration and local weather patterns.
Impact of historical climate variability on rice production in Mainland Southeast Asia across multiple scales

Climate change is expected to put significant pressure on global food production. Although previous work has explored impacts of climate, management, and genetics on food production, additional research is needed to examine the effects of large-scale climate modes at local and regional scales. This study explores the impact of climate variability on rice yield in Mainland Southeast Asia from 1961 to 2017 at three different spatial scales: the whole Mainland Southeast Asia region, country-level (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam), and province-level for Vietnam. Annual rice yields over this period have nearly tripled with Vietnam experiencing the largest increases. Correlations between annual rice yield anomalies at the regional and country levels and climate data reveal clear influences of tropical climate variability associated with the El Ni ˜ no-Southern Oscillation and the Pacific Meridional Mode. At the provincial level in Vietnam, many provinces show similar correlation patterns for the spring-summer season of rice (e.g., a co-occurring La Ni ˜ na and positive phase of the Pacific Meridional Mode in the preceding boreal winter and spring are associated with increased yields in spring-summer rice). However, the late summer-fall season rice yield anomalies show much weaker correlations with tropical climate patterns. Variations across provinces were also noted, particularly between the Red River and Mekong River Deltas. The history of this 56-year period, which included the Vietnam-American War and changes in land management policies, makes it challenging to disentangle the effects of climate variability and social factors on rice yields in these areas. However, these results highlight the importance of using a multidisciplinary and multiscale approach to help inform local and regional decision-making.
The Influence of Principal Leadership on Entrepreneurial Teacher Performance through Job Satisfaction and Teacher Compensation

As times progress, people are required to always improve their quality and abilities to be able to compete in this fairly tight competition. Research conducted by researchers on education has highlighted the quality of teaching as an important factor in school learning outcomes and student output. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of principal leadership on teacher performance which is mediated by job satisfaction and teacher compensation. This research uses a quantitative descriptive approach with explanatory research. The sample used in this research was vocational school entrepreneurship teachers throughout the district. Mojokerto with sample 94 entrepreneurship teachers as respondents. The results of this research are that the principal's leadership has no influence on teacher performance, but it becomes significant if the principal's leadership affects teacher performance through job satisfaction
Growth and enzyme activity of wheat under varying levels of cadmium and iron

Effects of cadmium (Cd) and iron (Fe) on growth of Atir and Negev varieties of wheat in solution culture experiment was investigated. Based on Geochem-PC model, four different combinations of pCd (-log free Cd +2 activity) such as (0, 7.9, 8.2 and 8.5) and two levels of pFe (-log free Fe+2 activity) such as (17.0 and 17.6) were formulated as experimental treatments. Shoot dry matter yield of wheat cultivars viz. Atir and Negev were reduced to 80 and 74% at 7.9 pCd level. Atir was the most sensitive genotype for the rate of phytometallophore (PM) release. Alterations in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) enzyme activities were initiated from lower pCd level for both the varieties. Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(3): 755-761, 2023 (September)
PROFITABILITY AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DISCLOSURE: AN INDONESIAN STUDY

This research aims to test empirically the relationship between profitability and the level of corporate governance voluntary disclosure. There are two streams of research regarding the direction of relationship between those two variables, making it interesting to be test statistically in the context of corporate governance disclosure. The GCG disclosure level is measured using 161 items recommended by GCG Codes which are developed by KNKCG (2001). Data are taken from annual reports 2002. The result shows that, after controlling the model by several variables usually used in the disclosure research, profitability are negatively correlated with GCG disclosure. In other words, companies tend to give more comprehensive GCG disclosure when facing a slowdown in profitability measurements. Therefore, market have to take cautious in considering the GCG disclosure given by public companies since it could be used by management to cover bad performance.
The Influence of Corporate Governance Mechanisms on the Quality of Financial Reporting and Auditing: Perceptions of Auditors and Directors in Singapore

This study uses two hypothetical cases to examine the perceptions of auditors and directors in Singapore about corporate governance practices relating to the quality of financial reporting and auditing. In the first case, the strength of the audit committee, the existence of an internal audit function and the strength of a corporate code of conduct were manipulated. All three variables were perceived to have some influence on financial reporting and audit quality. However, some interesting differences were found between the perceptions of auditors and directors. Auditors place more weight on the internal audit function, possibly due to their familiarity with the role that internal audit can play in reducing audit risk and enhancing controls. Directors have more confidence in board enforcement of a strong code of conduct, possibly reflecting the view that this encourages staff to adhere to higher ethical standards. In the second case, audit partner rotation, outsourcing of internal audit services and whether the audit firm audited all companies within a group were manipulated. Auditors believed that their ability to resist management pressure was enhanced when they audited all companies within the group. No significant differences were found for the other variables, suggesting that neither group believes that these practices impair audit independence.
REVISTA DE CONTABILIDAD SPANISH ACCOUNTING REVIEW

This is a longitudinal in-depth case study that was conducted within a Portuguese public sector organization, the National Postal Service of Portugal, where two management accounting innovations were implemented. The aim of one of the innovations – Income Statements – was to account for the financial results for the different areas within the organization, which could filter down to its basic elements. The aim of the other – Key Performance Indicators – was to provide indicators to monitor business performance. These innovations were not used in practice as planned, which afforded me the opportunity to explain the existing gap between their rules and routines. To do this, I based this study on the old institutional economics (OIE) inspired management accounting change literature. Following a strategy of collating together issues from more than one theory, this study contributes to the OIE inspired management accounting change literature by providing evidence that trust and power issues should be analyzed simultaneously and not separately, in order to extend our understanding of how management accounting innovations are (or are not) used in practice, and it also provides evidence that external and internal pressures or the lack of them should be considered through time and not only in explaining the initial stage(s) of the management accounting change processes. The study also provides practical insights for those who intend to carry out changes in management accounting practices in an organizational setting. © 2013 ASEPUC. Published by Elsevier España, S.L. All rights reserved. Explicaciones para la brecha entre las normas de contabilidad de gestión y las rutinas: un planteamiento institucional
Social determinants of adult COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake in a Brazilian urban informal community: a longitudinal time-to-event study

Residents of informal urban settlements have a high risk of COVID-19 exposure and have less access to medical care, making vaccine-driven prevention critical in this vulnerable population. Despite robust vaccination campaigns in Brazil, vaccine uptake and timing continue to be influenced by social factors and contribute to health disparities. To address this, we conducted a sequential survey in a cohort of 711 adults in an urban favela in Salvador, Brazil where participants were interviewed in 2020, before vaccines were rolled out, and in 2022, after primary and booster dose distribution. We collected data on demographics, social characteristics, and COVID-19 vaccination status and intent. Primary series uptake was high (91.10% for 1st dose and 94.74% for 2nd dose among eligible); however, booster uptake was lower (63.51% of eligible population) at the time of the second interview, suggesting a decreasing interest in vaccination. To account for both vaccine refusal and delays, we conducted a Cox time-to-event analysis of dose uptake using sequential independent outcomes. Exposure times were determined by dose eligibility date to account for age and comorbidities. Intent to vaccinate in 2020 (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.54, CI: [1.05, 1.98]) and age (HR: 1.27, CI: [1.01, 2.08]) were associated with higher vaccination rates for the 1st dose. Males were less likely to receive the 1st dose (HR: 0.61, CI: [0.35, 0.83]), and 2nd dose uptake was lower for those identifying with Pentecostalism (HR: 0.49, CI: [0.37, 0.66]) and without a religion (HR: 0.49, CI: [0.37, 0.66]) compared to Catholics, with the latter association disappearing after controlling by age. Risk perception was associated with 2nd dose uptake (HR: 1.15, CI: [1.08, 1.26]). The role of sex and religion in vaccination behavior highlights the need for targeted outreach and interfacing with local organizations. The data offers lessons to build a long-term COVID-19 vaccination strategy beyond availability.
Prevalence and nature of manufacturer-sponsored patient support programs for prescription drugs in Canada: a cross-sectional study

Background: Globally, pharmaceutical companies offer patient support programs in tandem with their products, which aim to enhance medication adherence and patient experience through education, training, support and financial assistance. We sought to identify the proportion and characteristics of such patient support programs in Canada and to describe the nature of supports provided. Methods: We conducted a crosssectional study to identify and characterize all marketed prescription drugs available in Canada as of Aug. 23, 2022, using the Health Canada Drug Product and CompuScript databases. To describe the nature of supports provided, we conducted a content analysis of publicly available patient support program websites and Web-based documents. Using logistic regression, we identified characteristics of drugs associated with having a patient support program including brand-name or branded generic (generic medications with a proprietary name), orphan (medications for rare diseases) or biologic drug status; estimated total cost of prescriptions dispensed at retail pharmacies; and price per unit. Results: Of the 2556 prescription drugs marketed by 89 companies in the study period, 256 (10.0%) had a patient support program in Canada. Many of the 89 drug manufacturers (n = 55, 61.8%) offered at least 1 patient support program, frequently relying on third-party administrators for delivery. Brandname and branded generic medications, biologic agents and drugs with orphan status were more likely to have a patient support program than generic drugs. Compared with drugs priced $1.01–$10.00 per unit, drugs priced $10.01–$100.00 per unit were nearly 8 times more likely to have a patient support program (adjusted odds ratio 7.54, 95% confidence interval 4.07– 14.64). Most sampled patient support programs included reimbursement navigation (n = 231, 90.2%) and clinical case management (n = 223, 87.1%). Interpretation: About 1 in 10 drugs marketed in Canada has a manufacturersponsored patient support program, but these are concentrated around brand-name, branded generic, biologic and high-cost drugs, often for rare diseases. To understand the impact of patient support programs on health outcomes and sustainable access to cost-effective medicines, greater transparency and independent evaluation of patient support programs is necessary.
Temporal analysis and contextual factors associated with HIV/AIDS in Brazil from 2000 to 2019

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To describe the profile of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Brazil and its Federation Units by gender, identify its associated contextual factors, and track changes in its epidemiological pattern from 2000 to 2019. METHODS: This is an ecological study with epidemiological data from DATASUS and population data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. Time-series analyses of incidence rates by gender and trends were performed by joinpoint regressions, obtaining the average annual percent change (AAPC). Then, all genders were analyzed regarding the association between AAPC and the following contextual indicators: Municipal Human Development Index (HDI-M), Gini Index, Social Vulnerability Index, illiteracy rates, proportion of late diagnosis, and proportion of test distribution. RESULTS: Incidence rates in men showed a linear decreasing trend (AAPC = −0.6; 95%CI −1.1 to 0.0). Rates in women increased from 2000 to 2009 and decreased from 2010 to 2019, tending upward throughout the period (AAPC = 1.4; 95%CI 0.8 to 1.9). Analyses by gender ratio showed a downward trend (AAPC = −1.8; 95%CI −2.3 to −1.3), indicating a reduction in the rates in men when compared to women. Indicators and the AAPC showed an inverse association for all genders, in which the HDI-M was the variable with the most pronounced association, showing that higher human development indices are associated with lower variations in HIV/AIDS rates. CONCLUSION: Case distribution differ across genders, with an upward incidence trend in women and a possible association with gender-related vulnerabilities. It is important to think about public policies that consider these dimensions.
Efficacy of topical curcuma longa in the healing of extraction sockets: A split-mouth clinical trial

ABSTRACT Background: The healing process after dental extraction is influenced by various factors, and finding effective strategies for promoting wound healing and reducing postoperative discomfort remains a challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of topical Curcuma longa gel in reducing pain and promoting wound healing after dental extraction, with the secondary objective of assessing the occurrence of dry sockets. The study was a split-mouth randomized controlled trial conducted at the oral and maxillofacial surgery department over 3 months. Materials and Methods: This split-mouth randomized controlled trial consisted of a total of 21 patients undergoing bilateral extractions. One extraction socket was randomly assigned to the test group, where Curcuma. longa gel was applied, while the contralateral socket served as the control group, receiving a placebo. Pain and wound healing were evaluated using standardized scales on the 3rd and 7th days postextraction. Descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and unpaired t-tests were performed using the SPSS software version 19. The statistical significance was fixed at P ≤ 0.05. Results: The test group showed significantly higher mean healing scores on the 3rd and 7th days compared to the control group. On the 7th day, the test group had significantly lower mean pain scores than the control group. No cases of dry sockets were observed in either group. Conclusion: Topical Curcuma longa gel demonstrated positive effects in promoting wound healing and reducing pain after dental extraction. Clinicians should consider the use of Curcuma longa gel as a post-extraction medicament, particularly in cases involving multiple or traumatic extractions.
Human exposure to mercury and other elements in Eastern China

Mercury contamination is a global issue due to the neurotoxicity of methylmercury, and China is not an exception due to increasing industrialization. Fish is considered as important source of mercury exposure for fish-eating population. This study looked at the total mercury (THg) concentration in hair samples from women of childbearing age from a fishing town by the Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang. The province of Zheijang in eastern China is renowned for its Hangzhou cuisine which incorporates freshwater fish and biota. Fifty females between 17 and 46 years old were included the survey, which also included assessment of dietary habits and inclusion of fish in their diet. The average THg concentrations in hair was 0.76±0.51 μg/g (0.18-3.04, dry weight), with only one sample exceeding the World Health Organization’s recommended limit for hair (2.0 μg/g). Within this group, the most-frequently consumed species included four species of carp (golden, bighead, silver and predatory) as well as the Mongolian redfin. Hair THg concentrations accumulated rapidly during younger years, reaching a plateau around age 25, implying that the hair mercury concentrations in adult females >25 years can be interpreted as being from environmental exposure, not age-related accumulation. Mercury concentration was positively correlated (p=0.002) with the frequency of fish consumption and the average amount of weekly fish consumption. This indicates that fish consumption is an important contributor to hair