Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH CARBON EMISSION DISCLOSURE DAN GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAP PROFITABILITAS DENGAN MEDIA EXPOSURE SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan memberikan bukti empiris hubungan Carbon Emission Disclosure (CED) dan Good Corporate Governance (GCG) terhadap Profitabilitas. Media Exposure dalam penelitian ini berperan sebagai variabel moderasi. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 43 perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Indonesia periode 2016-2018. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder, berupa laporan tahunan dan laporan berkelanjutan periode 2016-2018. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Good Corporate Governance berpengaruh positif terhadap Profitabilitas dan Media Exposure memperkuat pengaruh GCG dan Profitabilitas. Namun, Carbon Emission Disclosure tidak berpengaruh terhadap Profitabilitas. Demikian juga variabel Media Exposure tidak memoderasi pengaruh CED terhadap Profitabilitas.
Software para procesos estandarizados de gestión de proveedores y materiales en empresas del sector de la construcción en Colombia

La buena gerencia y gestion de materiales, suministros y proveedores son factores clave en una organizacion para la reduccion de riesgos asociados a la cadena de suministro (Kraljic, 1983). El sector constructor en Colombia solo adopta el 61% de las mejores practicas de los estandares internacionales en terminos de contratacion, gestion de la cadena de suministro y adopcion tecnologica (Camacol, 2018b). Las empresas colombianas relacionadas al sector de la construccion conocen la importancia de las tecnologias de gestion empresarial, sin embargo, menos del 10% han desarrollado y usado nuevas tecnologias, entre ellas, software para la gestion de materiales y proveedores (Camacol, 2015), ocasionando incumplimiento en los plazos de entrega, desperdicio de materiales e impacto negativo en la satisfaccion del cliente (Darvik y Larsson, 2010). Esta problematica se debe a que toda implementacion involucra desarrollos personalizados de acuerdo a las estrategias de gestion de proveedores y materiales de cada organizacion, y cada desarrollo personalizado conlleva a las siguientes barreras que impiden la implementacion del software (Caicedo y Rubio, 2016): pobres estrategias de implementacion, fallas en cronogramas de implementacion, mala planeacion e infraestructura de TI (tecnologias de informacion), objetivos y metas incorrectamente definidas y costos altos de implementacion y mantenimiento. Por esta razon, se propone en este documento, el desarrollo de un software que soporta procedimientos estandarizados relacionados a la gestion de materiales y proveedores para el sector constructor colombiano
Beyond Language in Infant Emotion Concept Development

The process by which emotion concepts are learned is largely unexplored. Hoemann, Devlin, and Barrett (2020) and Shablack, Stein, and Lindquist (2020) argue that emotion concepts are learned through emotion labels (e.g., “happy”), which cohere variable aspects of emotions into abstract, conceptual categories. While such labeling-dependent learning mechanisms (supervised learning) are plausible, we argue that labeling-independent learning mechanisms (unsupervised learning) are also involved. Specifically, we argue that infants are uniquely situated to learn emotion concepts given their exceptional learning abilities. We provide evidence that children learn from complex, irregular input in other domains (e.g., symbolic numbers) without supervised instruction. Thus, while labels undoubtedly influence emotion concept learning, we must also look beyond language to create a comprehensive theory of emotion concept development.
The dark nudge era: Cambridge analytica, digital manipulation in politics, and the fragmentation of society

The theoretical basis. How do we make decisions? A two-system brain. Dark nudging and the digital century. Dark nudging and the Cambridge analytica case: an overview. Dark nudging in practice: three case studies. The US presidential elections. The fake news crisis: a global issue. Privacy, data breach and the need for regulation.
Relational Goes Beyond Interpersonal: The Development of Empathy in the Context of Culture

It is clear a relational approach to the study of empathy is gaining traction across multiple disciplines. Both commentaries on “A Relational Framework for Integrating the Study of Empathy in Children and Adults” underscored the need to expand the relational framework of empathy to incorporate the broader social and cultural context in which children and adults live. In the present reply we outline some specific ways that culture can inform the study of empathy in interpersonal contexts. We focus on how culture and context shape the meaning of empathy and its expression and highlight how a within-culture approach to the study of empathy will advance our understanding of this nebulous construct.
Dynamics of the Methylome and Transcriptome during the Regeneration of Rice

Oryza sativa indica (cv. IR64) and Oryza sativa japonica (cv. TNG67) vary in their regeneration efficiency. Such variation may occur in response to cultural environments that induce somaclonal variation. Somaclonal variations may arise from epigenetic factors, such as DNA methylation. We hypothesized that somaclonal variation may be associated with the differential regeneration efficiency between IR64 and TNG67 through changes in DNA methylation. We generated the stage-associated methylome and transcriptome profiles of the embryo, induced calli, sub-cultured calli, and regenerated calli (including both successful and failed regeneration) of IR64 and TNG67. We found that stage-associated changes are evident by the increase in the cytosine methylation of all contexts upon induction and decline upon regeneration. These changes in the methylome are largely random, but a few regions are consistently targeted at the later stages of culture. The expression profiles showed a dominant tissue-specific difference between the embryo and the calli. A prominent cultivar-associated divide in the global methylation pattern was observed, and a subset of cultivar-associated differentially methylated regions also showed stage-associated changes, implying a close association between differential methylation and the regeneration programs of these two rice cultivars. Based on these findings, we speculate that the differential epigenetic regulation of stress response and developmental pathways may be coupled with genetic differences, ultimately leading to differential regeneration efficiency. The present study elucidates the impact of tissue culture on callus formation and delineates the impact of stage and cultivar to determine the dynamics of the methylome and transcriptome in culture.
Peach Brown Rot: Still in Search of an Ideal Management Option

The peach is one of the most important global tree crops within the economically important Rosaceae family. The crop is threatened by numerous pests and diseases, especially fungal pathogens, in the field, in transit, and in the store. More than 50% of the global post-harvest loss has been ascribed to brown rot disease, especially in peach late-ripening varieties. In recent years, the disease has been so manifest in the orchards that some stone fruits were abandoned before harvest. In Spain, particularly, the disease has been associated with well over 60% of fruit loss after harvest. The most common management options available for the control of this disease involve agronomical, chemical, biological, and physical approaches. However, the effects of biochemical fungicides (biological and conventional fungicides), on the environment, human health, and strain fungicide resistance, tend to revise these control strategies. This review aims to comprehensively compile the information currently available on the species of the fungus Monilinia, which causes brown rot in peach, and the available options to control the disease. The breeding for brown rot-resistant varieties remains an ideal management option for brown rot disease control, considering the uniqueness of its sustainability in the chain of crop production.
OS REGIMES JURÍDICOS DA DIVULGAÇÃO AMBIENTAL PÚBLICA NA CHINA E NO BRASIL E AS SUAS IMPLICAÇÕES PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO INCLUSIVO

O presente artigo analisa as abordagens da China e do Brasil sobre a divulgacao ambiental publica e as suas implicacoes para o desenvolvimento inclusivo. Para o efeito, averiguou-se, primeiro, se estas jurisdicoes optam pela divulgacao ambiental publica voluntaria ou obrigatoria. Depois, analisa-se as implicacoes dessas opcoes para o desenvolvimento inclusivo. O artigo tem como objetivo a testagem do alinhamento das normas sobre divulgacao ambiental na China e no Brasil com os elementos social e ecologico do conceito de desenvolvimento sustentavel. Como objetivo suplementar, o artigo visa revelar o potencial do conceito de desenvolvimento inclusivo para o alcance do equilibrio inerente ao conceito de desenvolvimento sustentavel, principalmente em face de correntes que poem em perigo o alcance desse equilibrio. A metodologia usada foi de analise e interpretacao dos instrumentos normativos relevantes e de testagem do seu alinhamento com o quadro conceitual proposto (de desenvolvimento inclusivo). Do estudo feito, verificou-se que ambas as jurisdicoes optam, em geral, pelo regime de divulgacao ambiental publica voluntaria. Quanto as implicacoes, concluiu-se haver uma incompatibilidade destas opcoes com a ideia de desenvolvimento inclusivo. Nao obstante, o quadro conceitual de desenvolvimento inclusivo apresenta-se como um potencial mecanismo de freios e contrapesos na concepcao e implementacao de politicas de desenvolvimento sustentavel e permite o melhoramento dos sistemas vigentes, dando mais possibilidade do seu alinhamento com a ideia de desenvolvimento sustentavel e, fundamentalmente, para a melhoria da qualidade de vida das camadas mais desfavorecidas e mais afectadas pela degradacao ambiental. Palavras-chave: divulgacao ambiental publica — desenvolvimento inclusivo — desenvolvimento sustentavel — China — Brasil.
Chemical Composition of Essential Oil Extracted from Urtica pilulifera and Evaluation Its Biological Activity

The essential oil has been extracted from the aerial parts of Urtica pilulifera from Urticacea family collected in south west of Hama in Syria by hydro-distillation using Clavenger type apparatus. The composition, the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the essential oil was achieved and characterized by means of GC-MS and comparing with the references in the literature. A total of 45 compounds of the essential oil were characterized. The major compounds in the oil was dominated by four compounds representing the majority of the components: (-) Limonene (1.24%), 1,8-Cineole (8.20%), 3-Carene (3.76%), (+) Limonene (6.76%), Terpinene (2.41%), Vanillin (1.70%), Butyl acetate (3.23%), 1,2-Benzene dicarboxylic acid (13.50%), 7-Acetyl-6-ethyl-1,1,4,4-tetramethyltetralin (19.61%). The other compounds were mostly presented in low amounts. The biological effects of aromatic oil were studied on some pathogenic bacteria including: Staphylococcus aureus , Escherichia coli . Keywords: Urtica pilulifera , Urticacea , hydro-distillation, Clavenger, essential oil, GC-MS, biological effects, Staphylococcus aureus , Escherichia coli .
The Growth Morphology and Yield of Grey Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus sajor-caju) Subjected to Different Durations of Ultrasonic Sound Treatment

Grey oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) is a type of edible mushroom that suitable to be cultivated in Malaysia. There is an increasing demand in the market due to its high nutritional values. In this study, effects of different durations of ultrasonic treatment on the growth morphology, yield enhancement and quality of mushrooms were investigated. Four different durations of ultrasonic treatment had been applied on the mushroom bags which were 1.5, 3.0, 4.5 and 6.0 minutes and 0 minutes act as control. The results showed that all ultrasonic treated bags had shorter time for mycelium to fill-up the mushroom bags as compared to control. Ultrasonic treated bags was observed could promote and activate the pinhead emergence and fruiting bodies formation. Besides, all ultrasonic treated bags also showed higher yield and better quality in terms of the largest pileus diameter of mushrooms as compared to control. For the color of mushrooms, there was no significant different (P>0.05) observed in L* values. However, treatment of 1.5 minutes had the highest a* (redness) and b* (yellowness) values. Different durations of ultrasonic treatment did not showed any significant different in texture and moisture content of mushrooms. In summary, 1.5 minutes was the best treatment duration as it took the shortest time for different growth stages with the greatest yield of mushrooms.
Personality, Interpersonal Identification and Agent’s Performance in Multilevel Marketing Industry (MLM): Preliminary

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the influence of personality traits on agent’s performance in MLM industry based in Malaysia, taking into consideration the mediating role of interpersonal identification. Design/methodology/approach – The Big Five Factors (BFF) of personality traits was used in this paper. Previous research and literature is reviewed to establish current practices and point to gaps to be filled to meet the market needs. This paper proposed a framework with interpersonal identification as a mediating factor of agen t’s performance. Findings – The Multilevel Marketing (MLM) industry faces challenges in attracting and maintaining agents in their roles. The big five factors alone cannot effectively explain agents. Agent’s interpersonal identification can play a significant mediating role in the big five-factor framework in predicting agent’s performance. It is important for industry and academia to work collaboratively to educate the general public on the rewards and benefits of working in the MLM industry. Practical implications – Adopting strategies described in this study may contribute to social change by increasing the success rate among multilevel marketers, thus reducing unemployment, and producing a positive effect on the economy. Originality/value – This paper adds value and contributes to the MLM industry and academia, as it represents current research and thought processes from both the academic community and the practitioners (sales managers, executives, supervisors, human resources managers). The proposed framework in this paper helps researcher by providing a tool for systematic evaluation and testing of real empirical situation of agent’s performance.
Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Breast: About A Case and Literature Review

Singnet ring cell carcinoma of the breast is a rare and aggressive tumor. We report the case of a 44-year-old woman with signet ring cell carcinoma of breast who was treated in the gynecology and medical oncology departments of HASSAN II Hospital University in Fez. She received a neoadjuvant chemotherapy with the anthracyclines and taxanes. After she had radical mastectomy and radiotherapy. Currently she has remained in good control.
SUTRA (Saturated-Unsaturated Transport). A Finite-Element Simulation Model for Saturated-Unsaturated, Fluid-Density-Dependent Ground-Water Flow with Energy Transport or Chemically-Reactive Single-Species Solute Transport.

Abstract : SUTRA (Saturated-Unsaturated Transport) is a computer program which simulates fluid movement and the transport of either energy or dissolved substances in a subsurface environment. The mathematical model employs a two-dimensional hybrid finite-element and integrated-finite-difference method to approximate the governing equations that describe the two interdependent processes that are simulated by SUTRA: (1) fluid density-dependent saturated or unsaturated ground-water flow, and either; (2a) transport of a solute in the ground water, in which the solute may be subject to: equilibrium adsorption on the porous matrix, and both first-order and zero-order production or decay, or, (2b) transport of thermal energy in the ground water and solid matrix of the aquifer. SUTRA provides, as the primary calculated result, fluid pressures and either solute concentrations or temperatures, as they vary with time, everywhere in the simulated subsurface system. SUTRA may also be used to simulate simpler subsets of the above process. Additional keywords: Fluid flow; Radial flow; FORTRAN. (Author)
Effect of four local anesthetics (tetracaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine and proparacaine) on intraocular pressure in rabbits- Comparison of an applanation and a rebound tonometer

The type of device used, the type of local anesthetic agents, and the animal species may affect the intraocular pressure(IOP). Therefore, in order to determine these issues, the effects of four local anesthetics were investigated in 10 adult rabbits by ICare TA01i and Tono-Pen Vet tonometers. In the right eye of half of the rabbits and in the left eye of the other half of the rabbits, one drop of tetracaine was instilled. The IOP in each rabbit was measured using two tonometers, ICare and Tono-Pen Vet, before and each 5 minutes until 40 minutes later. The effects of other drugs were also studied at least with one-week interval. Based on the results of ICare tonometer, tetracaine significantly reduced the IOP immediately and 25 minutes after instillation. IOP changes after instillation of bupivacaine, lidocaine and proparacaine were not significant at any time compared to baseline values (p > 0.05). Based on the results of Tono-Pen Vet tonometer, all drugs reduced the IOP immediately after use; however, the effects of bupivacaine and lidocaine on IOP were much lower than that of tetracaine and proparacaine. The average duration of corneal anesthesia were 20, 15.5, 7.5 and 21 minutes for tetracaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine, and proparacaine, respectively. It is concluded that IOP reduction by local anesthetics when Tono-Pen Vet is used is much greater than the ICare tonometer measurements. Also, the reduction of IOP with each of the devices when tetracaine or proparacaine is used is greater than when bupivacaine or lidocaine is used.
The Moderating Effect of Prior Knowledge on Higher Order Thinking Skills in the Interactive Multimedia Learning Environment

This study aims to identify the moderating effect of prior knowledge on the achievement of form four Biology students (aged 16 years) in Malaysia in higher order thinking skills, classifying skills, comparing and contrasting skills and problem solving skills. To this end, a quasi‐experimental design was used. The sample consists of 181 respondents where 90 respondents were assigned to the experimental group and 91 respondents comprised the control group. The respondents were selected by a four-stage cluster sampling. The experimental group was subjected to learn Nutrition through an interactive multimedia courseware named Nutri-Score, whereas the control group learnt the topic traditionally. Pre-test and post-test consisting of one short item question and three essay questions based on Rubrics for Specific Tasks or Situations from Marzano Model were designed to measure the respondents’ achievement. Findings revealed a positive effect on the experimental group's achievement in higher order thinking skills, classifying skills, comparing and contrasting skills but not in problem solving skills. Moreover, learners with high and average prior knowledge showed a higher improvement in academic achievements compared to those with low prior knowledge. This result contradicts to the assumption of the cognitive theory of multimedia learning that learners with low prior knowledge would benefit from its principles more than learners with high prior knowledge.
Refined template selection and combination algorithm significantly improves template-based modeling accuracy

In contrast to ab-initio protein modeling methodologies, comparative modeling is considered as the most popular and reliable algorithm to model protein structure. However, the selection of the best set of templates is still a major challenge. An effective template-ranking algorithm is developed to efficiently select only the reliable hits for predicting the protein structures. The algorithm employs the pairwise as well as multiple sequence alignments of template hits to rank and select the best possible set of templates. It captures several key sequences and structural information of template hits and converts into scores to effectively rank them. This selected set of templates is used to model a target. Modeling accuracy of the algorithm is tested and evaluated on TBM-HA domain containing CASP8, CASP9 and CASP10 targets. On an average, this template ranking and selection algorithm improves GDT-TS, GDT-HA and TM_Score by 3.531, 4.814 and 0.022, respectively. Further, it has been shown that the inclusion of structurally similar templates with ample conformational diversity is crucial for the modeling algorithm to maximally as well as reliably span the target sequence and construct its near-native model. The optimal model sampling also holds the key to predict the best possible target structure.
Physiological variations of serum biochemical profile in quarter horse mares at peripartum and in their neonatal foals

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the serum biochemical profile in Quarter Horse mares in their peripartum, and neonates on their birth date, and to compare the values obtained for male and female foals, as well as values obtained for foals and mares on the day of delivery. Forty one adult, pregnant mares and their respective offspring on the day of delivery were analyzed, totaling 82 animals. Two samples of blood were collected from the mares, seven days before and on the day of delivery. From the foals, blood collection was performed on the day of their birth about 12 h after colostrum ingestion. The samples were centrifuged and the serum stored at -20 oC for analyses. Each sample was used to determine the serum concentrations proteins, metabolites, minerals and enzymes. Physiological changes caused by peripartum led to higher serum total protein, albumin, and globulins on the day of delivery. Serum concentration of triglycerides and calcium /phosphorus ratio were greater seven days before delivery; iron concentration was higher than reference ranges in both moments of evaluation. In foals, albumin serum concentrations, albumin/globulins ratio, and aspartate aminotransferase remained below reference ranges. In foals, there was no influence of sex in the serum biochemical profile. When results obtained for foals on their birth date were compared with those obtained for the mares on the delivery day, cholesterol, triglycerides, phosphorus, iron, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma glutamyltransferase were higher in foals, and total protein, albumin, globulins, urea nitrogen, calcium/phosphorus ratio, and aspartate aminotransferase were higher in mares. Results showed variations in serum biochemistry in peripartum mares and neonates, as well as in the comparison between foals and mares on the day of delivery. Clinically, serum biochemistry values for peripartum mares and neonates should be considered in the analysis of laboratory results of tests carried out in this period.