Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Gestión de Recursos Humanos en la Gig Economy: ¿hacia una nueva configuración?

El contexto de la Gig Economy supone una ruptura de la relación laboral estándar entre empleados y empleador, y un cuestionamiento sobre la función de la gestión de Recursos Humano (RR.HH.) encargada de gestionar dicho vínculo. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo analizar la función y configuración de la gestión de RR.HH. en el contexto de la Gig Economy. Desde el enfoque configuracional contingente se argumenta el modo en el que las prácticas de RR.HH. se combinan y configuran para aportar al desempeño y gestionar el relacionamiento con los individuos que participan de esta economía. Se encuentra que la relación laboral entre las empresas y los trabajadores gig se caracteriza por ser transaccional y simbiótica basada en la premisa utilitaria del beneficio mutuo. Por ello, para este contexto predominaría una configuración de RR.HH. orientada hacia el mercado o en maximizar la productividad, y al cumplimiento de acuerdos.
Application of The Learning Strategies and Motivation Questionnaire (LEMO) at the University: Reliability and Relation to First-year GPA

As part of efforts to enhance academic achievement in higher education, incoming first-year students are becoming more and more subjected to surveys and assessments, e.g., regarding motivation and learning strategies. The Learning Strategies and Motivation Questionnaire (LEMO; Donche, Van Petegem, Van de Mosselaer, & Vermunt, 2010) is one of these surveys, applied mostly in professional bachelor programmes. The current study examines the reliability and predictive validity of the LEMO questionnaire in a sample of 416 first-year university students. All 13 scales were included in the study, i.e. Concrete Processing, Analysing, Memorising, Critical Processing, Relating-Structuring, External Regulation, Self-Regulation, Lack of Regulation, Amotivation, Controlled Motivation, Autonomous Motivation, Self-Efficacy, and Learning Together. In line with its reliability in previous studies, Cronbach’s alfa of most LEMO scales was below . 70, which is the minimum threshold for scientific research, as was the Composite Reliability of eight of the 13 LEMO-scales. A confirmatory factor analysis showed that several factor loadings were below . 70, resulting in an average variance extracted (AVE) below . 50 for 11 of the 13 scales. Most scales had no or only a limited correlation to first-year GPA (FYGPA). Only Self-Efficacy and Analysing correlated ≥ . 20 with FYGPA. These two scales explained 10.4% of the variance in study success. Hereby, Self-Efficacy is the most important predictor. The other 11 scales had no significant contribution to the prediction of academic performance in addition to Self-Efficacy and Analysing (ΔR2 = 3.4%, n.s.). Additional analyses showed that the correlation between the LEMO scales and FYGPA varied according to Bachelor programme.
Water balance modelling: concepts and applications.

Many environmental problems are caused by changes in aspects of the hydrological cycle. Water balance modelling combined with field experiments can give us a better understanding of the components of the hydrological cycle from which to develop appropriate management options. Water balance models can be constructed at any level of complexity. In simple ‘bucket’ models only the most important processes are represented. When appropriately used, bucket models can provide useful insights into the functional behaviour of a system. Complex models are needed to understand complex feedbacks and interactions among different processes of the system. However, increasing the complexity of a model does not necessarily lead to a more accurate model and it is essential that model complexity matches the availability of data. The key to successful water balance modelling is to have a clearly defined objective and to select an appropriate model. This chapter outlines the principles of water balance modelling and explains how models can be used in crop management.
A Review on Combined Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Robotic Hand Glove for Hand Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Patients

Background: In stroke patients, upper extremity hemiplegia and loss of hand functions are primary impairments. Combined use of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Robotic Hand Glove was done to overcome the limitations in separate applications. Aims/Objective: To assess the combined effect of Robotic Hand Glove and Functional Electrical Stimulation to improve the hand functions and its impact on quality of life in post-stroke patients. Methodology: Different articles published between 2011 and 2022 were searched from online sources such as PUBMED, Google Scholar and Cochrane. In this review experimental study, clinical trial, preliminary investigation, pilot study, randomized control trial are included. A secondary search of the reference list of all identified articles was also conducted. Then each study was reviewed independently. Result: A total of 30 articles were searched. Out of 30 studies, 10 of them were screened out of which 4 studies were excluded due to flaws in methodology. The remaining 6 supportive studies reported that combining effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation and Robotic Hand Glove were more beneficial than conventional therapy alone to improve hand functions. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that Functional Electrical Stimulation and Robotic Hand Glove were found to be more effective than conventional therapy to improve the specific task such as full reach, grasp, release, lifting tasks, drinking water, etc. in post-stroke patients. Key words: Functional Electrical Stimulation, Hand Rehabilitation, Robotic Hand Glove, Stroke.
Hemoglobina glicosilada y el grado de sarcopenia: una revisión sistemática

Introducción: La diabetes mellitus tipo II (DM2) y la sarcopenia son condiciones que presentan una alta prevalencia y complicaciones significativas, lo que las convierte en importantes problemas de salud pública. Objetivos: Efectuar una revisión sistemática sobre la correlación clínica de la hemoglobina glicosilada y el grado de sarcopenia en pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo II para su correcto diagnóstico y manejo en nuestro medio. Metodología: Este estudio se basa en una revisión sistemática de 12 artículos científicos originales publicados entre enero de 2019 y junio de 2023, enfocados en la relación entre DM2 y sarcopenia. Resultados: Los hallazgos indican una prevalencia creciente de sarcopenia en pacientes con DM2, especialmente cuando el control glicémico es inadecuado. Se observó que niveles de hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c) superiores a 8,5% se asocian con un mayor riesgo de desarrollar sarcopenia. Los estudios analizados también sugieren que el tratamiento más efectivo para mitigar la sarcopenia es una combinación de ejercicios de resistencia y asesoramiento nutricional. Aunque la HbA1c es un indicador útil para el monitoreo del control glicémico, no refleja las fluctuaciones diarias en los niveles de glucosa, que también son un factor importante en el desarrollo de la sarcopenia. Conclusiones: La revisión concluye que un diagnóstico temprano y una intervención multidisciplinaria son cruciales para prevenir y tratar la sarcopenia en pacientes con DM2. Área de estudio general: Salud. Área de estudio específica: Medicina General. Tipo de estudio: Artículos originales
A mixed-methods approach to examine farmers’ willingness to adopt protein crops

To achieve a more sustainable food system, it is necessary to shift toward more plant-based protein sources. Europe currently imports huge amounts of protein crops each year, mainly soy, which has adverse environmental and socioeconomic impacts. Therefore, there is a need to increase local production. Despite the numerous advantages associated with the cultivation of protein crops, the farmer adoption rate in Europe remains very low. This study aims to investigate farmers’ willingness to grow protein crops and the determinants of the willingness to adopt protein crops, using a standardized survey. In addition, selected protein crop farmers are interviewed to gain a deeper understanding of their motivations to grow these crops. Results indicate that risk aversion has a negative and environmental farming goals have a positive significant impact on the intention to adopt protein crops for food. Additionally, farmers with a larger farm size are more likely to adopt protein crops. The importance of these factors is also supported by the interviewed farmers. However, the latter further highlighted the importance of knowledge, profitability, consumer perceptions, and supportive policies. This study is one of the first studies exploring farmers’ perspectives on protein crop cultivation in Europe and can therefore serve as a foundation for future research and policy recommendations.
Cambios neurofisiológicos en el adulto mayor: sensibilidad y reflejos

RESUMEN : Objetivo : Estudiar la prevalencia de algunos de los signos que se presentan en forma anormal con el envejecimiento del Sistema Nervioso por medio de la exploracion de la sensibilidad y los reflejos. Metodos : Se estudiaron la sensibilidades superficial y profunda y los reflejos osteotendino-musculares en 200 sujetos mayores de 65 anos, sin enfermedades neurologicas, cardiovasculares o psiquiatricas, Se utilizo el estadistico Kappa inter observador para cada modalidad. Se clasificaron los hallazgos como normales, alterados y ausentes. Se aplicaron escalas para la sensibilidad y los reflejos y se realizo el calculo estadistico por tablas de contingencia 2x2, chi cuadrado, con rango de confiabilidad de 95%. Resultados : la edad fue 65-74 anos en 73% y mas de 75 en 27%. En sensibilidad termica y posicion segmentaria no hubo anormalidad, pero 37% tenian anormalidad en la discriminatoria. La estereognosia fue anor- mal en el 16,4% y 29,6 % de acuerdo a los grupos de edad respectivamente. La vibratoria mostro una disminucion de 4,54 hasta 6,96 seg. , en miembros inferiores (p < -0,05) y diferencia significativa en los miembros inferiores. Hubo anormalidad para todos los reflejos osteotendinosos, mayor porcentaje en el patelar y aquiliano (21 y 44% respectivamente) y comparados entre si y el grupo de edad con diferencia estadisticamente significativa. Conclusion : los resultados deben considerarse propios del envejecimiento. ABSTRACT : Objective : to study the prevalence of some abnormal neurologic signs of aging by exploring sensitivity and reflexes. Methods : We studied the superficial and deep sensitivity and the muscle stretch reflexes in a sample of 200 subjects older than 65 years without neurologic, cardiovascular or psychiatric disease.The kappa statistic was applied for each group of signs. We clas- sified the findings in normal, abnormal and absent. A scale for sensitivity and reflexes was used . Statistic analysis was done by 2x2 tables of contingency and chi square with a CI of 95 %. Results : the men aged 65 to74 years were 73 % of the sample and older than 75 was 27% In thermic sensibility and segmental position there were no abnormalities. Discriminatory sensitivity was abnormeal in 37% stereognosis was abnormal in 16,4% and 29, 6% in the age groups respectively . Palesthesia was decreased by 4,54 to 6,96 seconds in the lower limbs (p 0,05 ) with a significant statistical difference . There were abnormalities in all the reflexes predominantly in the knee-jerk and ankle- jerk (21 and 44% respectively) and comparison with the age groups was statiscally significant. Conclusion : the prevalence of changes in sensitivity and muscle stretch reflexes in subjects more older than 65 years in this study ought to be considered part of the aging process.
Assessing Pre-service Teachers’ Attitudes and Perceptions of Using Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED) is a powerful innovative technology that has the potential to dramatically change the way we teach students. While the possibilities are promising, there is still much to learn about how PreK-12 teachers will use AI in the classroom. Current pre-service teachers are graduating with limited exposure to AI and entering a field they could possibly be dominated by AI in a few short years. To understand the role teacher preparation programs, play in teaching students about AI, this study aimed to understand the current attitudes and perceptions of pre-service teachers toward AIED. Three areas of interest were uncovered, pre-service teachers’ knowledge and self-efficacy in the use of AI, pre-service teachers’ beliefs about using AI in their future classrooms, and pre-service teachers’ views of the necessity of AI being taught in teacher preparation programs. The hope is that this article will uncover the need to prepare pre-service teachers for utilizing AI in education.
SIRT6’s function in controlling the metabolism of lipids and glucose in diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and the main cause of excess mortality in patients with type 2 DM. The pathogenesis and progression of DN are closely associated with disorders of glucose and lipid metabolism. As a member of the sirtuin family, SIRT6 has deacetylation, defatty-acylation, and adenosine diphosphate-ribosylation enzyme activities as well as anti-aging and anticancer activities. SIRT6 plays an important role in glucose and lipid metabolism and signaling, especially in DN. SIRT6 improves glucose and lipid metabolism by controlling glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, affecting insulin secretion and transmission and regulating lipid decomposition, transport, and synthesis. Targeting SIRT6 may provide a new therapeutic strategy for DN by improving glucose and lipid metabolism. This review elaborates on the important role of SIRT6 in glucose and lipid metabolism, discusses the potential of SIRT6 as a therapeutic target to improve glucose and lipid metabolism and alleviate DN occurrence and progression of DN, and describes the prospects for future research.
A Review of the Impact of Lean Manufacturing on Performance through PARETO Analysis

Nowadays, mastering the Lean Manufacturing tools is becoming a necessity, especially for industrial firms wishing to excel and reach the highest level of industrial performance. There is a growing tendency to conquer the market with the simple tools we have and even with the simple methods. Moreover, through our research study of 41 authors who have clearly discussed the impact of Lean Manufacturing on the different aspects of industrial performance, we demonstrate very specifically the interest in the term of Lean Manufacturing, because the benefits of realization and application will be quite seen, if we apply the right means in the field. Thus, a PARETO analysis is always present in our research article in order to value the research works of previous authors who have demonstrated the impact of Lean Manufacturing on the company's performance and even discussed to what extent the key tools of Lean could play a fundamental role within the company and perfect the method of operation of such an industrial firm by playing on 4 following criteria: Cost, Quality, Lead Time and Service. The goal is clear, to achieve the optimization of these four criteria, because together they form the impacted object which is the company’s performance.
Characterizing Crustal Earthquake Slip Models for the Prediction of Strong Ground Motion

INTRODUCTION A large amount of work has been done in recent years to estimate the distribution of slip on the fault surface during earthquakes. Generally, these slip models are derived from longer period ground motions: strong-motion velocity and displacement, and teleseismic velocity seismograms. At these longer periods, ground motions are predominantly deterministic and their waveforms can in general be accurately modeled using simple descriptions of the source and crustal structure. The opposite situation exists for the prediction of high-frequency strong ground motions. Ground motions at high frequencies are predominantly stochastic, and their waveforms in general cannot be accurately modeled using simple descriptions of the source and crustal structure. However, preliminary evidence ( e.g. , Hartzell et al. , 1996; Kamae and Irikura, 1998; Somerville, 1993; Somerville et al ., 1996; Wald et al. , 1988) suggests that variable slip models derived from longer-period ground-motion recordings are relevant for the prediction of higher-frequency ground motions. For.
Participatory Approaches to Sustainable Rural Water Resources Development and Management: Indian Perspective

India is facing increasing water stress due to population growth, increase in water demand, vulnerability from climate change and deterioration in water quality from domestic as well as industrial and agricultural pollution loads. India occupies about , . / (cid:1) of the world area and has a / (cid:1) share of the global fresh water resources and with this share of vital natural resources approximately +0 . 21 (cid:1) of the world population is to be catered. Currently the population of India is a little over + billion and it is expected to reach a ﬁgure of approximately + . / billion by the year ,*/* . The water availability per capita per year at present is +1-* . 0 CM (m - ) and has almost reached to water stressed ( (cid:1) +1** CM) conditions. Despite the tremendous economic development and growth of industries and service sectors, the livelihood of approximately 02 (cid:1) of the Indian population depends on agriculture directly or indirectly. More than 1* (cid:1) of its population lives in rural areas although there is an increasing trend of urbanization in the last two decades. Irrigation water accounts for approximately 3* (cid:1) of the total utilization of water resources. India stands at a crossroads in institutional options for natural resources management at the local and village levels. The emphasis on future options like watershed development through participatory approaches coupled with sustainability issues is now widely recognized as a potential approach for vitalizing the rural economy. India rainfall and has noticeable spatial and temporal variations. Even after achieving full irrigation potential from surface and sub-surface water a major portion of shall remains rainfed. may deteriorate with severity of droughts and intensity of ﬂash ﬂoods under a climate change scenario. In this article di # erent measures for soil moisture through rainwater in Laterite, coastal saline and hill West Bengal India are discussed. water conservation by rainwater harvesting on a watershed basis through a participatory approach, the Government of India’s Commitment to Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM) with the help of Water Users Associations (WUAs) needs to be strengthened through adoption of a framework from the state level down to the village level. An attempt is made in this article to highlight some key factors in the structural framework as well as in the operation domain of PIM involving WUA from the Indian perspective.
Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Orange-Footed Sea Cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa)—Effect of Different Enzymes on Protein Yield and Bioactivity

While sea cucumber is a food delicacy in Asia, these food resources are less exploited in Europe. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition and potential food applications of the less exploited orange-footed sea cucumber (Cucumaria frondosa). In particular, the antioxidative capacity and free amino acids associated with the umami flavor released by enzymatic hydrolyses by either Bromelain + Papain (0.36%, 1:1) or Alcalase (0.36%) were studied. Fresh C. frondosa contained approximately 86% water, and low levels of ash (<1%) and lipids (<0.5%). The protein content was 5%, with a high proportion of essential amino acids (43%) and thus comparable to the FAO reference protein. The high concentration of free amino acids associated with umami, sour, sweet, and bitter may contribute to flavor enhancement. Hydrolysis by Bromelain + Papain resulted in the highest protein yield, and the greatest concentration of free amino acids associated with umami and sour taste. All samples showed promising antioxidant capacity measured by FRAP, ABTS, DPPH and ORAC compared to previous reports. The inorganic arsenic concentration of fresh C. frondosa ranged from 2 to 8 mg/kg wet weight and was not affected by processing. This is comparable to other seafood and may exceed regulatory limits of consumption.
Impact of Meadow Degradation on Soil Water Status and Pasture Management—A Case Study in Tibet

Alpine meadow dominated by Kobresia pygmaea forms both an important ecosystem and the main pasture resource on the Qinghai–Tibetan Plateau, and its degradation is detrimental to ecosystem health and the pastoral economy. This paper reports research on the impacts of possible degradation on soil and biological properties related to water status, as water availability is fundamental to grass productivity. It also considers herders' perceptions towards, and adaptation to, the changing environment. The research was carried out in and around Kema village in Nagqu Prefecture, Northern Tibet. The biotic and abiotic properties of the K. pygmaea meadow are significantly different in patches with diverse soil and vegetation combinations, which include normal meadow, crusted meadow, and bare soil. Change of species composition, low species diversity, coarsening of soil, and lack of soil moisture and organic matter are found under bare soil after erosion of the turf layer. Low infiltration rates and reduced dew deposition are found under crusted meadow. Herders have witnessed some aspects of the deterioration of meadow quality and have noticed some climatic variations. However, they do not consistently link changing meadow quality to climate change and rarely have a clear idea of what overgrazing is, as although their mobility has been reduced, they may think that they are still using pastures periodically as in transhumance. Adapting current privatisation policies by considering herders' traditions and needs, and balancing scientific knowledge with local perception and knowledge, will help to guarantee long‐term benefits through sustainable use of the fragile alpine meadow resource. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
A Compact Three-Port Antenna With Enhanced Inter-Port Isolation for Polarization and Pattern Diversity

This paper presents a compact three-port antenna design suitable for use in mobile radio systems that require polarization and pattern diversity. The antenna design utilizes a shorted bow-tie patch split in half with an air gap and a top-loaded two-element monopole placed along the gap on a small common ground plane ( $0.37\lambda ^{2}$ ) to achieve a compact form factor. The patch is excited by aperture coupling and probe feeding via two independent ports, producing two orthogonally polarized broadside patterns for polarization diversity. Meanwhile, the co-located monopole generates a vertically polarized omnidirectional pattern to provide pattern diversity. High inter-port isolation (> 25 dB) is achieved by incorporating simple decoupling structures shorted to the ground plane between the patch and the monopole. Measurements on the antenna prototype show that envelope correlation coefficients among the three different radiation patterns are lower than – 37 dB (or 0.0002) within the operating bandwidth, making this antenna a good candidate for diversity applications.