Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The effectiveness of Hybrid Solutions in Higher Education: A Call for Hybrid-Teaching Instructional Design

In order to design learning solutions that effectively embed face-to-face and online dimensions, it is crucial to identify the key components underpinning hybrid solutions. Furthermore, once these components have been identified, there is the need to clarify how to recombine them to meet a specific learning objective. The paper aims to highlight the role of network and mobile technologies (NMTs) in enhancing the particular characteristics of hybrid solutions (HS) with a view to (a) potentiating/enriching the teaching/learning processes, (b) exploiting the varied opportunities it offers for their observability, and hence for their monitoring addressed to formative and summative assessment. The article will emphasize how this potential can only be captured by solidly integrating the process of teaching/learning design with that of monitoring and assessment. After a brief overview of hybrid solutions in higher education, a possible breakdown of HS into its key dimensions (onsite/online/individual/collaborative learning) will be proposed. The aims is to understand how the characteristics of those dimensions can be used to enrich/potentiate both the teaching/learning and the assessment processes. The role of NMTs in supporting and fully exploiting the special features of HS will be explored using concrete examples. The third part of the article will address the question of how to combine and/or use singly the various components of HS, providing guidelines for applying the HS dimensions to . In this article, the term “NMTs” it is not only referred to the communication technologies but also to the web resources accessible using them (e.g. social media, instant messaging, etc.).
Fuelwood consumption pattern and its impact on forest structure in Kashmir Himalayas

Fuel wood is the major source of energy for the rural populations of Kashmir Himalayas. Immense fuel wood extraction from the local forests has resulted in deterioration of forest structure. Although, the fuel wood extraction pattern strongly impacts the structure and species composition of natural forests, detailed investigations remain scarce. The current research was designed to quantify fuel wood consumption levels and analyze the dynamics; emphasizing on variations in fuel wood patterns along an altitudinal gradient during different seasons and information about the preferred fuel wood species in western Himalayan forest stands of Kashmir, Pakistan. Forest stands were surveyed by using systematic quadrate sampling to determine the impact of fuel wood harvesting on natural forest structure. Fuel wood consumption per household was estimated in 16.2 Mg year -1 , and 5.9 kg day -1 per capita (ranging from 6.6 kg in summer to 3.9 kg in winter). Consumption at the higher and lower altitudinal villages was recorded as 18.3 and 10.7 Mg annually. Average density for the whole forest stands was calculated to be 73.8 trees ha -1 , whereas deforestation intensity was 52.95 stumps ha -1 and seedling density of 12.87 seedlings ha -1 . Pinus wallichiana, Abies pindrow and Quercus dilatata were highly exploited species which can lead to the loss of biodiversity and disturbance in the local forests. The results imply that increased fuelwood harvest, combined with low tree density, high population growth and severe climatic conditions, is causing intense forest destruction and associated biodiversity loss. Local forest reserves demand immediate attention in order to conserve the depleting forest structure.
Diagnostic Values of P-Wave Dispersion to Detect Diastolic Function in Patient with Hypertension

Background: Hypertension is one of the main causes of cardiovascular disease. Patients with hypertension have increase risk of heart failure compared to populations with normal blood pressure. Clinical evidence shows diastolic dysfunction (DD) can lead to heart failure. Diagnostic of DD with echocardiography is important but access to echocardiography machines is limited compared to electrocardiography (ECG). ECG research correlates P-wave dispersion (PWD) with DD. The aim of this study is to determine the value of PWD to diagnose DD in patients with hypertension. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in patients with hypertension at Dr. Sardjito Hospital. Patients received echocardiography, ECG, blood pressure measurement and data recording. The diastolic dysfunction was determined based on 2016 ASE/EACVI criteria. We conducted ROC analysis to determine the cut-off point of P-wave dispersion and the area under the curve (AUC) value, and bivariate analysis on demographic and clinical factors related to PWD. Multivariate analysis was performed to determine the independent factors affecting PWD. Results: 113 patients met the criteria of the study subjects, with 47 men (37.2%), mean age 58.32±11.17 years. Thirteen (11.5%) subjects had DD and 37 subjects (32.7%) with increased PWD. Results showed increased PWD above 71.4 m.s with AUC 76.2%, sensitivity 75%, specifcity 72.2%, positive predictive value 33.3%, negative predictive value 96%, and accuracy of 72.5% in diagnosing DD. Conclusion: This is the frst study to examine the diagnostic value of PWD to detect diastolic function based on 2016 ASE/EACVI criteria. We found PWD above cut-off point 71.4 m.s has a moderate diagnostic value for detecting DD in patients with hypertension.
Application of Landscape Allometry to Restoration of Tidal Channels

Oligohaline tidal channels (sloughs) in the Pacific Northwest were shown to have allometric form with respect to outlet width and depth, channel length, perimeter, and surface area. In contrast, an artificial slough, excavated to mitigate port improvements, did not conform to natural slough allometry, resulting in high retention of allochthonous inputs and sediment accumulation. Additionally, intertidal sedge habitat abundance was related to slough size for smaller sloughs, but larger sloughs did not fit this allometric pattern. This suggests that sedge habitat in large sloughs has been destroyed due to extensive log storage and transportation from the 1890s to the 1970s. Finally, the abundance of salmonid prey of terrestrial origin—aphids and adult flies—in slough surface waters was correlated with slough perimeter and, for aphids, with the amount of intertidal sedge habitat. An allometric perspective on landscape form and function has several implications for habitat restoration and mitigation: (1) Size‐related constraints on replication for landscape‐scale studies are loosened (e.g., rather than requiring reference sites that are similar in size to experimental sites, analysis of covariance can be used to control size effects); (2) physical processes, such as sedimentation and erosion, affect landscape form, whereas landscape form can affect ecological processes, so design of restoration or mitigation projects should conform to allometric patterns to maximize physical and ecological predictability; (3) landscape allometry may provide insight into undocumented human disturbances; and (4) allometric patterns suggest design goals and criteria for success.
Specification format and a verification method of fault-tolerant quantum circuits

Quantum computations are expressed in general as quantum circuits, which are specified by ordered lists of quantum gates. The resulting specifications are used during the optimisation and execution of the expressed computations. However, the specification format makes it is difficult to verify that optimised or executed computations still conform to the initial gate list specifications: showing the computational equivalence between two quantum circuits expressed by different lists of quantum gates is exponentially complex in the worst case. In order to solve this issue, this work presents a derivation of the specification format tailored specifically for fault-tolerant quantum circuits. The circuits are considered a form consisting entirely of single qubit initialisations, CNOT gates and single qubit measurements (ICM form). This format allows, under certain assumptions, to efficiently verify optimised (or implemented) computations. Two verification methods based on checking stabiliser circuit structures are presented.
Choosing Individual-Specific Stimuli to Create Distinct Autonomic States for Communication

Since the early 1960s, there has been a growing interest in learning to control autonomic functions through operant conditioning. Early research in biofeedback and self-regulation strove to control disorders ranging from high blood pressure [1] to Raynaud’s syndrome [2], and eventually led to research in the self-control of brain activity. This has given rise to the research field of brain-computer interfaces. Current brain-computer interfaces (BCI) use either cortically implanted or surface electrodes to monitor patterns of electrical activity in the brain [3]. Various features of these signals have been extracted and used to perform a variety of tasks, including moving a mouse cursor on a computer monitor in one and two dimensions, navigating a robot through a maze, and controlling a prosthetic hand [4], [5]. This interface has the potential to be used as a mode of communication by individuals with locked-in syndrome, a condition wherein an individual retains consciousness, but has both paralysis and anarthria. However, to date, there have been only a handful of clinical trials testing the efficacy of this means of communication for people with locked-in syndrome (LIS), and these have illuminated many disadvantages of the system, including long training periods, noisy signals, slow speeds, electrode and skin problems, the lack of aesthetic appeal for non-invasive BCIs, and the lack of acceptance in the target population and electrode rejection in invasive BCIs [6].
Facts, skills and intuition: A typology of personal knowledge

This paper introduces a knowledge model in which the types of knowledge are formed according to the nature of knowledge. First we use Ryle’s distinction of “that” and “how” knowledge, to which we add further three types. The five knowledge types are then synthesized using Polanyi’s distinction of focal and subsidiary awareness. The resulting model distinguishes three types of knowledge, the facts, the skills, and the intuition; all three having focal and subsidiary parts. We believe that this knowledge model is comprehensive in the sense that can classify any knowledge and it also has great explanatory power, as it is demonstrated through illustrative examples. Moreover, the model is elegant and easy to use, which facilitates our understanding of the domain of personal knowledge. Therefore we expect our findings to be useful for both researchers and educators in the field of knowledge and knowledge management.
Report on the population status of hammerhead sharks in the Galapagos Marine Reserve

The hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) is in danger of extinction throughout its worldwide distribution, primarily due to overfishing (Baum et al., 2007). Several studies have reported population reductions of up to a 90% (e.g., Baum & Myers, 2004; Ferretti et al., 2008) in areas within the marine protected areas of the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP). On Cocos Island, ~700 km from the Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR), this species’ abundance has declined by 50% since the 1990s (White et al., 2015). Similarly, in Malpelo Island, ~1000 km from the GMR, hammerhead sharks have declined by 45% since the beginning of the 2000s (Soler et al., 2013). The gregarious behavior and singular body form of this species have transformed it into one of the most important marine tourist attractions in the GMR (Danulat et al., 2003). It is one of the dominant reasons that Galapagos is listed as one of the best dive destinations in the world (Scuba-Diving, 2000; 2008; 2012). This species is distributed throughout the Archipelago, but can be observed in higher numbers at Wolf and Darwin Islands, especially during the cold season (Hearn et al., 2014). Despite the economic importance of this species for both tourism and commerce in Galapagos (Penaherrera et al., 2013), little is known about its population status and its use of the GMR (Hearn et al., 2014). This document supports the recently adopted zoning system by summarizing published information and expanding that knowledge with new details about the population status of hammerhead sharks.
Going Beyond Calories â€“ Looking At Experiential Food Insecurity In Urban Slum Households In Kolkata

This paper primarily addresses the issue of food access in urban India by investigating into the possibility of constructing an experience-based measure of food access following the U.S. Household Food Security Survey Module (US HFSSM), on the basis of a survey conducted in 500 households in the slums of Kolkata, India, in 2010-11. In past, National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO) attempted to measure food insecurity, subjectively, by asking a single question based on whether or not a household gets two square meals a day but the survey apparently produced estimates too low to be believed. In the absence of reliable official data on self-reported hunger, it may be worthwhile to explore other methods of constructing such experiential measure of food access such as the US HFSSM. The questionnaire was administered in Bengali, based on which a nine-item food security scale was constructed according to which, 15.4% of the Kolkata slum households were food insecure including 2.6% severely food insecure. The finding has important implications for food security measurement and targeting in view of the fact that the experiential measure provides an alternative indicator of food access which can be used in conjunction with the existing indicators like calorie intake and nutritional status, for better identification of the food insecure households which makes targeting more cost-effective.
The Effect of McInnes Solution on Enamel and the Effect of GC Tooth Mousse on Bleached Enamel: An In Vitro Study

The aim is to evaluate the effect of McInnes bleaching agent on the microhardness of enamel before and after bleaching and to evaluate the effect of G C Tooth Mousse on the bleached enamel surface for its microhardness. The materials and methods used are McInnes bleaching solution, Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate CCP-ACP (G C Tooth mousse) artificial saliva (Dept. of Oral Pathology, GDC Bellary), deionized water, Vickers’ Micro Hardness tester (Zwick/ZHV, Germany), freshly extracted teeth, cold cure acrylic, Diamond disc (Horico–PFINGST New Jersey, USA, KAVO-Germany), straight handpiece (kavopecareta) and plastic moulds (6.5 × 2 mm2). The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare microhardness of the sound enamel surface by Vickers’ Hardness Number (VHN) before and after bleaching with McInnes solution, and to evaluate the effect of casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate (G C Tooth Mousse) on the bleached enamel surface for its microhardness. The data obtained from the test were subjected for statistical analysis and are presented as range, mean and standard deviation. P value of 0.05 or less was considered for statistical significance. The changes in microhardness at different times of assessment were analyzed using the paired ‘t’ test. The results of all the samples showed decrease in the microhardness after two cycles of bleaching, though immediately after bleaching the decrease in the microhardness was not significant (P = 0.34). However, after the second cycles, it showed a significant decrease (P<0.01) in the microhardness. After application of remineralization solution (GC Tooth mousse), the samples showed a marginal increase in the microhardness (P<0.05) after seven days and a marked increase after fourteen days (P<0.001). McInnes bleaching agent does decrease the microhardness of enamel by causing enamel demineralization and GC Tooth mousse used in the study causes an increase in the microhardness of bleached enamel by maintaining a high gradient of calcium and phosphate ions at the enamel subsurface.
The Financing and Governance of Professional Development or Partner Schools. Occasional Paper No. 10.

The purpose of this paper is to: (1) discuss the requisite financial and organizational components of partner schools or professional development schools; and (2) identify structures and processes which will allow these schools to contribute to the simultaneous reconstruction and renewal of the public schools in which teachers work and the university programs in which they train. The kind of renewal that is envisioned for schools and universities is viable only if the arrangement is viewed as materially beneficial to all parties involved. Partner schools are based in existing public schools and provide: (1) exemplary educational programs for students; (2) setting for site-based preparation programs (coursework and field experience) for preservice teachers and principals; (3) inservice training for current school personnel; and (4) settings for a variety of school-based research. Partner schools will necessarily wed public school districts, schools and colleges of education, teacher organizations, and state governments into an economic union which involves a significant reallocation of resources within and among the four sets of institutions. This paper presents a compensation scheme which hinges upon the development of organizational structures that encourage increased output from the system and that seek to diminish the threat to the welfare of any of the institutional participants in the partner school model. (IAE) ******************* *********** * ******* *** ****** **************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. *****t***************************************************************** U 9 (APARTMENT Of EDUCATFON nes. e or t dvr Itoonal ketAtAtc t1 rod Imdrormrirru EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER a MCI Th4, 6ecument has beer, roploduted SS ret erred trod, the demon dr orvan4ribon ugusafing 4 MInot changes hay*, DA91, mode to mprowtt issp(oduclron duallts Ponts c4 sr** oprnrons slated re ters Oct u meet do not neceassot retvesens ethos, OF SI austhon who, Center for Educational Renewal THE FINANCING . AND GOVERNANCE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Comparison of Two Clinical Procedures in Patient Affected with Bone Deficit in Posterior Mandible

Background. Edentulous of posterior mandible is common problem of adult patients. It is associated with atrophy of alveolar crest. Sometimes the only way to replace missing teeth are dental implants. Atrophied alveolar crest makes it impossible to use long implants lateralization or short implants are necessary. These procedures have both advantages and disadvantages, however sometimes it is the only way to treat the patients. Objectives. The aim of this study is the comparison of two clinical procedures performed to patients with bone deficit in posterior mandible. Material and Methods. Eighteen patients were divided into two groups depending on the performed procedure (IANL or SIMPL). Patients were between 37 and 58 years old. Before qualification to surgery, patients had CT scans done. In the article two surgical procedures were presented; implants were compared in length, diameter and placement torque, as well as in bone atrophy and complications. Results. It was observed that there is no statistical difference between the treated groups in terms of torque, implant diameter and age of patients. Sensory disturbances after implantations were observed just in the group with IANL (p < 0.001); more implants could be used in IANL (p = 0.04); significantly greater bone loss was observed in implantation with SIMPL (p < 0.001). Conclusions. Patients after IANL, exhibited better implantation results, while patients with SIMPL did not suffer from sensory disturbances (Dent. Med. Probl. 2016, 53, 1, 22–28).
Strategies to improve the seed quality and storability of soybean – A review

Production of high quality soybean seed which could retain its viability through a storage season is a major challenge in most areas of the humid tropics and sub-tropics. The rapid seed deterioration of soybean is thought to be due to lipid peroxidation. Subsequently resulting in loss of seed quality and viability. The seed invigoration of soybean could be a tool in improving the quality of soybean seed during storage. Soybean seed reaches its maximum potential for germination and vigour at physiological maturity and starts deteriorating on plant itself if harvesting is delayed (field weathering). Mechanical damage is another major factor responsible for deterioration in seed quality during post harvest processing and storage. Care must be taken during harvesting, threshing, processing, packing, transporting and storage to reduce the rate of deterioration in seed quality of soybean.
Examining the Caring-Uncaring Emotional (CUE) Inventory as a Measure of Affective, Callous-Unemotional Psychopathy Traits in a Community Sample of Adults

Affective-interpersonal features such as callousness, meanness, or interpersonal antagonism, are regarded as essential to psychopathy. It has been proposed that assessment of the affective dimension of psychopathy may be relevant for risk assessment purposes and for intervention and treatment purposes. It may be constructive to have available brief measures of the affective dimension of psychopathy in both youth and adult populations. The current study represents a second validation study of a new, brief, self-report measure of the affective dimension of psychopathy in adults and potentially in adolescents. A study of the Caring-Uncaring Emotional (CUE) Inventory was conducted with 121 men and women recruited from a community sample. The CUE was found to have high internal consistency reliability (α = .93), and was found to have high correlations with multiple subscale measures of callous affect from established psychopathy measures developed for adults and for youths. The CUE was found to have a high, inverse association with a measure of empathy. The CUE also was found to have a moderate, positive association with a measure of Antisocial Intent. An Exploratory Factor Analysis suggested a three-factor solution, with the first factor accounting for 36.3% of the variance in scores, with high to very high loadings on 15 items. The first factor appeared to represent a robust measure of callousness in adults in a community sample. The second and third factors may tap into lack of close attachment and indifference/emotional detachment as conceptualized in other psychopathy measures. Further study of the CUE is needed to better clarify the latent structure of this scale. The CUE should be further studied for its relationships with other psychopathy measures and personality and behavioral variables. The strong associations between the CUE and two youth psychopathy measures in the current study which included young adults warrants its study in youth samples, including juvenile offenders.