Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
COMMUNICATING IN FOREIGN LAND: CULTURAL SHOCK EXPERIENCES DURING INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM: A CASE STUDY IN THAILAND

This study to investigate culture shock experiences faced by Indonesian university students during international community service program in southern Thailand. The participants of this research were five students of seventh semester who had completely conducted community service program in Thailand for about five months. They were Indonesian students of one private university in Bogor. The result of this study revealed that there were three aspects of students’ culture shock faced by Indonesian Students University during international community service program. Those were language, cultural differences and social-academic attitudes. And also the students’ strategies to deal with their culture shock were social support and accepting different cultural.
Teacher Candidates’ Developing Beliefs About Diversity and Its Role in Effective Literacy Teaching

This study explored teacher candidates’ understandings of diversity, equity, and equality, and how these beliefs differed throughout teacher preparation. Researchers surveyed teacher candidates at the beginning and at the completion of their program to compare responses to a question inquiring about student demographics in the context of literacy education. Researchers found that teacher candidates’ understandings of effective literacy instruction ranged within a continuum between stances of equity and equality, and that exiting candidates’ responses were more robust and descriptive. Implications include the need for a focus on multicultural education across teacher education programs to yield more equity based beliefs.
Walking toward Metro Stations: the Contribution of Distance, Attitudes, and Perceived Built Environment

Walking as an active means of travel is important as a sustainable mode of transport. Moreover, the level of walking in the surrounding areas of metro stations would contribute to maintaining the minimum rate of physical activity and, therefore, inhabitants’ general health. This study examined the impacts of walking attitude, walking distance, and perceived built environment on walking behavior for reaching the metro stations in Shiraz, Iran. Three metro stations were selected and a quantitative approach was used to examine the objectives. It was found that the average walking distance is less than the average in developed countries, such as the United States. People walked more when there was a shorter distance between their starting points and the metro stations. The contribution of walking attitudes and several built environment attributes to walking behavior was demonstrated. Finding the contribution of aesthetic attributes, such as accessibility to parks and housing types of the starting points of the walking trips, to walking for transport are taken into account as the novelties of this study. Policy makers of this city may apply the findings of this study—especially around the metro stations—to improve the average walking distance as well as walking behavior.
On lower-dimensional models in lubrication, Part A: Common misinterpretations and incorrect usage of the Reynolds equation

Most of the problems in lubrication are studied within the context of Reynolds’ equation, which can be derived by writing the incompressible Navier-Stokes equation in a dimensionless form and neglecting terms which are small under the assumption that the lubricant film is very thin. Unfortunately, the Reynolds equation is often used even though the basic assumptions under which it is derived are not satisfied. One example is in the mathematical modelling of elastohydrodynamic lubrication (EHL). In the EHL regime, the pressure is so high that the viscosity changes by several orders of magnitude. This is taken into account by just replacing the constant viscosity in either the incompressible Navier-Stokes equation or the Reynolds equation by a viscosity-pressure relation. However, there are no available rigorous arguments which justify such an assumption. The main purpose of this two-part work is to investigate if such arguments exist or not. In Part A, we formulate a generalised form of the Navier-Stokes equation for piezo-viscous incompressible fluids. By dimensional analysis of this equation we, thereafter, show that it is not possible to obtain the Reynolds equation, where the constant viscosity is replaced with a viscosity-pressure relation, by just neglecting terms which are small under the assumption that the lubricant film is very thin. The reason is that the lone assumption that the fluid film is very thin is not enough to neglect the terms, in the generalised Navier-Stokes equation, which are related to the body forces and the inertia. However, we analysed the coefficients in front of these (remaining) terms and provided arguments for when they may be neglected. In Part B, we present an alternative method to derive a lower-dimensional model, which is based on asymptotic analysis of the generalised Navier-Stokes equation as the film thickness goes to zero.
Communication During a Pandemic

Although the literature on crisis communication is quite vast, business communication related to global crises (e.g., natural disasters) is largely unexplored. This chapter aims to fill this gap and shed light on brand communication strategies during a pandemic. A netnographic study was carried out with the purpose of identifying brand positioning and communication strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and of understanding the engagement of brands' followers during that period. The study included four brands of large Brazilian companies and comprised the analysis of brands' feed on Instagram during the first five weeks of the outbreak in Brazil. Findings enable to identify two distinct profiles: unprepared brands and leading brands. The chapter provides valuable clues for both managers and researchers dealing with crisis communication.
IMPACT OF BREAST CONSERVATION SURGERY VERSUS THE MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS IN PAKISTAN

Objectives: To assess the quality of life (QoL) of patients receiving Breast conservation surgery as compared to the Modified Radical Mastectomy. Study Design: A case control study. Duration of Study: The study took place from August 2018 to September 30th 2019. Methodology: A prospective study using non probability sampling technique was conducted at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences. Quality of life was assessed using a QOL-CSV to evaluate the physical, psychological, social, spiritual well-being as well as distress and fear factors. Data was analyzed using SPSS software 20 and chi square test was applied. Results: Out of a total of 50 cases of BCS and 166 cases of modified radical mastectomy, mean age in breast conservation surgery group was 50.14± 4.8 and in the control group 54.7± 6.3. In case-group there were moderate score in physical, social, and psychological well-being as well as in fear factor and distress of diagnosis. No comparable difference was observed between case and control group with respect to physical, psychological, or spiritual wellbeing, distress score and fear factor. However significant difference was found in the quality of life regarding social concerns. Conclusion: Breast conservation surgery was associated with significant improvements in quality of life scores in terms of social and psychological well-being, with comparable physical and spiritual wellbeing in study population.
Complete Reduction of TNT and Other (Poly)nitroaromatic Compounds under Iron-Reducing Subsurface Conditions

Contamination of soils and aquifers with (poly)nitroaromatic compounds ((P)NACs) is a widespread problem. This work demonstrates that (P)NACs such as the explosive 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) can be completely reduced to the corresponding aromatic polyamines by Fe(II) present at the surface of Fe(III)(hydr)oxides or, less efficiently, by hydroquinone moieties of (natural) organic matter in the presence of H2S. The reduction kinetics of (P)NACs were investigated in sterile batch systems as well as in columns containing either FeOOH-coated sand and a pure culture of the iron-reducing bacterium Geobacter metallireducens or ferrogenic consortia in aquifer sediments. The relative reactivities as well as the competition behavior of (P)NACs in batch and column systems, respectively, correlated well with their one-electron reduction potentials, ‘, which we determined for TNT and its aminonitrotoluene transformation products. A similar reactivity pattern of (P)NACs was found irrespective of the processes that (re).
Depression and Adherence to Healthy Lifestyle Among Patients with Coronary Artery Diseases

Background: It is well-established in the literature that coronary artery disease (CAD) is a risk factor for depression and that depressive symptoms inversely affect the development and progression of CAD. No published studies have examined the relationship between depression and adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors among patients with CAD in Jordan. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of depression on adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors among CAD patients in Jordan. Methods: A convenience sample of 130 patients with CAD was recruited from out-patient cardiac clinics in a university-affiliated hospital and government-operated hospital in Northern Jordan. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires on depression and adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors among CAD patients. Results: Our data showed that 41% of the participants were non-adherent to healthy lifestyle behaviors, especially in the areas of physical activity (6.2%), maintaining a healthy diet (24.6%), and weight loss (26.15%). Gender, smoking status, and number of cardiac catheterization procedures were found to be significant predictors of patient adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors. Although depressive symptoms were present in 56.9 % of the participants, depression was not found to be a significant predictor of adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors among our sample. Conclusion: Our study provides valuable data regarding the levels and predictors of adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors among CAD patients with CADs. Implications for future research and practice are addressed.
Evidence of improved power conversion efficiency in lead-free CsGeI3 based perovskite solar cell heterostructure via scaps simulation

Simulation has been performed on fully lead-free inorganic cesium germanium tri-iodide (CsGeI3) perovskite solar cell heterostructure and achieved a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of ∼18.30% with significantly improved device parameters. The influence of thickness of an electron transport layer, a hole transport layer, an absorber, defect density, doping concentration, electron affinity, temperature, and series resistance issued for the optimization of the lead-free device is studied. It is confirmed via the scaps simulation results that this device is perfectly optimized with the experimental results and demonstrates the maximum possible improved power conversion efficiency in a fully inorganic lead-free CsGeI3 perovskite solar cell device. The final optimized device performance parameters are as follows: %PCE = 18.30%, %FF = 75.46%, Jsc = 23.31 mA/cm2, and Voc = 1.04 V. In the future, this efficiency may offer prominent potential as a substitute in a highly efficient green solar absorber material for photovoltaic applications after confirmation in the laboratory.
Application of graphical lasso in estimating network structure in gene set

Gene set analysis or pathway analysis tools play an important role in exploring the relationship between a group of genes and phenotypes of interest (1,2). How genes in this group work cooperatively to regulate or stimulate the complex biological function in different cellular status, however, often remains a mystery. Based on scientific studies or other text mining techniques (3,4), several public databases, such as KEGG (5), BioGRID (6) and STRING (7), have already annotated biological functions as pathways and the interactions within the molecular network. Therefore, it is possible to examine if the estimated correlation from the raw data is in conformity with the information retrieved from those public databases. Questions in the following may arise: “Can we directly estimate the interactions or learn the structure relationship among a group of genes only from the data? ”; “Is there any statistical implementation that can help to answer this question? ” Answers to these questions may provide an opportunity for researchers to construct the gene network, and most importantly, to discover novel relationships within a group of genes (8-11). The graphical lasso (12) is a widely used approach in structure learning research as well as a useful tool to answer the above questions (13). It was proposed to estimate a sparse graph by utilizing the lasso penalty in the precision matrix of a multivariate normal distribution. Here we discuss how to estimate the network structure based on the multivariate normal distribution, and next introduce the rationale and the estimation procedure of the graphical lasso. Then, we demonstrate the graphical lasso algorithm with a real cancer application and conclude with a brief summary.
Study on the fluidity, mechanical and fracture behavior of ABS/TPU/CNT nanocomposites

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene has relatively good mechanical performances, but its low melt fluidity limits the production of thin parts. In this research, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene/thermoplastic polyurethane (ABS/TPU) blends and ABS/TPU/CNT nanocomposites were prepared by employing melt-mixing process. The melt fluidity, mechanical and fracture behavior of different samples were evaluated. The morphology of fracture surfaces was studied by scanning electron microscopy. The addition of TPU into ABS substantially elevated the melt flow index, but noticeably weakened the notched impact toughness. The presence of carbon nanotubes in ABS/TPU blend promoted the mechanical performances and developed a rough fracture surface morphology. The notched impact resistance and essential work of fracture in nanocomposite containing 0.1 wt. % CNT showed about 95 and 50% increases respectively as compared to ABS/TPU (90/10) blend. In the presence of 0.3 wt. % CNT, the plane stress condition favorably dominated the toughness behavior, enhancing the non-essential work of fracture and crack propagation energy. The appropriate dispersion of carbon nanotubes and their adhesion to ABS/TPU polymer matrix were considered as the prominent factors affecting the fracture resistance of ABS/TPU/CNT nanocomposites.
Oficinas de atividades, dinâmicas e projetos em Terapia Ocupacional Social como estratégia para a promoção de espaços públicos

Objetiva-se refletir a luz da teoria de Hannah Arendt sobre oficinas de atividades, dinâmicas e projetos, em Terapia Ocupacional Social, como estrategia na promocao de espacos publicos. Baseia-se na analise de uma experiencia de ensino, pesquisa e extensao universitaria, durante a qual se realizou objetivacao participante das oficinas realizadas semanalmente com jovens pobres, ao longo de um ano. Partindo dos registros em diario de campo e de entrevistas com participantes, realizou-se uma leitura das oficinas como possivel fomento a oferta de espacos para a convivencia, no exercicio da igualdade e da tessitura da sociabilidade diante da pluralidade; da visibilidade de sujeitos em vulnerabilidade social e suas demandas; de liberdade para participacao na tomada de decisoes e aprendizados acerca da vida coletiva e da cidadania, podendo auxiliar na promocao de espacos publicos para multiplas vivencias sociais.
Meta-Analysis: The Effect of Malaria Infection on the Incidence of Low Birth Weight

Background: Malaria is a parasitic infectious disease. Malaria contributes to morbidity and mortality in high-risk groups, namely pregnant women and children under five. Malaria infec­tion during pregnancy can adversely affect both the mother and the fetus, including maternal anemia, miscarriage, preterm labor, intra­uterine growth retardation, and the delivery of infants with low birth weight (LBW). This study aims to analyze the magnitude of the influence of malaria infection on the incidence of LBW by a meta-analysis study. Subjects and Method: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis conducted by follow­ing the PRISMA flow diagram. The process of searching for articles is carried out through a journal database which includes: PubMed, Springer Link, Google Scholar and Science Direct by selecting articles published in 2000-2020. Keywords used include: “Malaria infec­tion AND low birth weight", "malaria during pregnant "AND" low birth weight", "malaria during pregnant AND low birth weight AND adjusted ratio". The inclusion criteria were full paper articles with observational study design, articles using English, multivariate analysis used with adjusted odds ratio. Articles that meet the requirements are analyzed using the Revmen5.3 application. Results: Thirteen articles were reviewed in this study with a cohort and cross-sectional study design. Meta-analysis of 4 cohort studies showed that pregnant women with malaria infection had a 1.31 times increased risk of low birth weight compared with those without malaria infection (aOR= 1.31; 95% CI= 0.90 to 1.90; p= 0.15). A meta-analysis of 9 cross-sectional studies showed that pregnant women with malaria infection had a 2.11 times increased risk of low birth weight compared with those without malaria infection (aOR= 2.11; 95% CI= 1.33 to 3.33; p= 0.001). Conclusion: Malaria infection increases the risk of low birth weight. Keywords: malaria infection, low birth weight Correspondence: Feri Yuda Anggara. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: feriyudha90@gmail.com. Mobile: 085­220426805. Journal of Maternal and Child Health (2020), 05(05): 549-562 https://doi.org/10.26911/thejmch.2020. 05.05. 09.
A review of gas diffusion layer properties and water management in proton exchange membrane fuel cell system

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) can intensely lessen the emissions from the energy sector through environmentally friendly attributes. This evaluation paper summarizes the key additives of the PEMFC which are associated with water formation and delivery inside the cell. The gas diffusion layer (GDL) plays a key role in reactant gas diffusion and water control in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. This paper also reviews updated literature regarding various hydrophobic and hydrophilic materials used for the improvement of the GDL and overall PEMFC performance. A style of carbon and steel‐based microporous substrates (MPS) and microporous layer (MPL) and their impact in GDL overall performance are provided. Materials' properties that affect the performance of the MPL consisting of pore sizes, porosity, and permeability are additionally reviewed. Visualization of water in the flow channel and techniques to understand the mechanism of flow is reported. The failure modes related to the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) and typical PEMFC degradation are discussed. Prospects for development and addressing the water management and degradation of PEMFC through the exploration of further experimental and numerical studies are presented.
Privatisation and Workers’ Compensation in Privatised State-Owned Enterprises in Bangladesh

This paper examines the impact of privatisation on workers’ compensation in privatised state-owned enterprises in Bangladesh. The study employs five case studies using a qualitative approach. Studying multiple cases is considered more reliable as it permits replication and extension. The qualitative approach helps to build a holistic picture, which allows for the assembling of a comprehensive and complete report of the issues under investigation. The research finds that workers’ compensations in most privatised case study organisations are less than their counterparts in comparable state-owned and privately-owned organisations. The findings have important implications for the privatisation programmes in Bangladesh as the study focuses on workers who are the major workforce of privatised organisations and generates qualitative data that provides greater insight into the impact of privatisation on workers’ compensation in Bangladesh.
Efficient Production of L-Theanine Using Immobilized Recombinant Escherichia coli Cells Expressing a Modified γ-Glutamyltranspeptidase Gene from Pseudomonas nitroreducens

L-Theanine (γ-glutamylethylamide) is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative known to have several beneficial physiological effects as a diet supplement, and to give an umami taste when used as a food additive. The compound is industrially produced by γ-glutamyltranspeptidase from Pseudomonas nitroreducens (PnGGT). Using recombinant PnGGT, we have shown previously that Trp385, Phe417, and Trp525 are key amino acid residues for recognition of acceptor substrates at the PnGGT active site. Here, we demonstrate that a recombinant W525D mutant of PnGGT produces L-theanine from ethylamine and L-glutamine more efficiently than wild-type PnGGT, attributable to an increased ratio of transfer activity to hydrolysis activity. An efficient production of L-theanine was achieved by immobilizing Escherichia coli cells expressing the W525D PnGGT mutant (E. coli-W525D) using 2% alginate as the supporting material. The highest L-theanine production using immobilized E. coli-W525D, representing a conversion rate of 90%, was achieved in optimal reaction conditions of pH 10, 40°C, and a substrate molar ratio of L-glutamine to ethylamine of 1:10. The immobilized E. coli-W525D retains 85% and 78% relative activity after storage for a month at 4°C and room temperature, respectively. Immobilized E. coli-W525D thus has strong potential for use in the future commercial production of L-theanine on a large scale.
The steering effects of citations and metrics

PurposeThis paper aims to understand the nature of citations and metrics in the larger system of knowledge production involving universities, funding agencies, publishers, and indexing and data analytic services.Design/methodology/approachFirst, the normative and social constructivist views of citations are reviewed to be understood as co-existing conditions. Second, metrics are examined through the processes of commensuration by tracing the meanings of metrics embedded in various kinds of documents and contexts. Third, the steering effects of citations and metrics on knowledge production are discussed. Finally, the conclusion addresses questions pertaining to the validity and legitimacy of citations as data and their implications for knowledge production and the conception of information.FindingsThe normative view of citations is understood as an ideal speech situation; the social constructivist view of citation is recognised in the system of knowledge production where citing motivations are influenced by epistemic, social and political factors. When organisational performances are prioritised and generate system imperatives, motives of competition become dominant in shaping citing behaviour, which can deviate from the norms and values in the academic lifeworld. As a result, citations and metrics become a non-linguistic steering medium rather than evidence of research quality and impact.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the understanding of the nature of citations and metrics and their implications for the conception of information and knowledge production.