Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Gaze patterns to child figures reflect deviant sexual preference in child sex offenders—a first glance

Abstract Research on non-offending heterosexual participants has indicated that men's gaze allocation reflects their sexual preference. In this exploratory pilot study we investigated whether naturalistic gaze behaviour is sensitive to deviant sexual preferences. We compared gaze patterns of convicted heterosexual child sex offenders (CSOs; n = 13) with female victims to heterosexual non-offending men (n = 13) in a task of free-viewing images of clothed male and female figures aged 10, 20 and 40 years. CSOs dedicated more fixations to the upper body of the female child than male child figures. The pattern was different for the control sample, whose gaze pattern to male and female figures could only be differentiated when viewing adult figures. CSOs showed significantly greater difference in their gaze towards the upper body of male and female children than non-offenders. Our findings provide preliminary evidence for eye-tracking as a potential method of assessing deviant sexual interest.
Counseling Expectations among Mexican American College Students: The Role of Counselor Ethnicity.

Sixty-five Mexican American undergraduates completed a battery of tests, including the Expectations About Counseling-Brief Form B and the Marlowe-Crown Social Desirability Scale-Form XX. Statistical analyses showed significant counselor ethnicity and participant gender main and interaction effects on EAC-B ratings related to client attitudes and behaviors, counselor attitudes and behaviors, counselor characteristics, and counseling process.
Ontogeny of feeding function in the gray short-tailed opossum Monodelphis domestica: empirical support for the constrained model of jaw biomechanics

SUMMARY The constrained model of masticatory function enables specific predictions of bite force potentials in skulls of differing craniodental configurations. In this study, empirical support for the constrained model is provided using maximum voluntary bite force data along Region I and II of the jaws of gray short-tailed opossums Monodelphis domestica. Then, growth series of M. domestica are used to assess how bite force potential changes with growth by evaluating craniodental changes using longitudinal sets of dorsoventral radiographs and by assessing maximal bite force potential at the Region I-II boundary of the jaw in juveniles (aged 70-80 days) and adults. Our findings show that, while juveniles and adults alike enclose at least three molariform teeth within Region II (the area of highest bite force potential along the jaw), age-dependent elongation of the masticatory muscle resultant lever arm and narrowing of the palate relative to jaw length especially enhance the mechanical advantage of the adductor muscle resultant in adults. While maximal bite forces at the Region I-II boundary are absolutely greater in adults, these bite forces scale isometrically with body mass, which suggests that mass-specific forces exerted by jaw adductor muscles of larger (adult) opossums are disproportionately smaller than those exerted by smaller (juvenile) opossums.
Crossing regimes of temperature dependence in animal movement

A pressing challenge in ecology is to understand the effects of changing global temperatures on food web structure and dynamics. The stability of these complex ecological networks largely depends on how predator–prey interactions may respond to temperature changes. Because predators and prey rely on their velocities to catch food or avoid being eaten, understanding how temperatures may affect animal movement is central to this quest. Despite our efforts, we still lack a mechanistic understanding of how the effect of temperature on metabolic processes scales up to animal movement and beyond. Here, we merge a biomechanical approach, the Metabolic Theory of Ecology and empirical data to show that animal movement displays multiple regimes of temperature dependence. We also show that crossing these regimes has important consequences for population dynamics and stability, which depend on the parameters controlling predator–prey interactions. We argue that this dependence upon interaction parameters may help explain why experimental work on the temperature dependence of interaction strengths has so far yielded conflicting results. More importantly, these changes in the temperature dependence of animal movement can have consequences that go well beyond ecological interactions and affect, for example, animal communication, mating, sensory detection, and any behavioral modality dependent on the movement of limbs. Finally, by not taking into account the changes in temperature dependence reported here we might not be able to properly forecast the impact of global warming on ecological processes and propose appropriate mitigation action when needed.
An Experimental Study on the Effect of Rigid Fixation on the Developing Craniofacial Skeleton

Rigid fixation of the craniofacial skeleton has proven of great value in adult orthognathic and traumatic reconstructive surgical procedures. This technique has gained increased acceptance in the surgical treatment of infants and young children with congenital malformations, despite the fact that its effects on subsequent craniofacial growth are unknown. To examine this question, an experimental model using 25 young kittens was developed to compare rigid fixation with conventional wire fixation, with and without osteotomy. Our findings demonstrate a regional restriction of growth in the developing craniofacial skeleton when both wire and plate and screw fixation are utilized in concert with osteotomy. Further, a compensatory growth was observed in individual animals when plate fixation was utilized that was not seen in the wire-treated group. This suggests that there is a dynamic growth interaction between restriction and compensation in this setting.
How useful is Okun's law?

From the beginning of 2003 through the first quarter of 2006, real gross domestic product in the United States grew at an average annual rate of 3.4 percent. As expected, unemployment during the period fell. Over the course of the next year, average growth slowed to less than half its earlier rate--but unemployment continued to drift downward. This situation presented a puzzle for policymakers and economists, who expected the unemployment rate to increase as the economy slowed. ; Typically, growth slowdowns coincide with rising unemployment. This negative correlation between GDP growth and unemployment has been named “Okun’s law. ” Part of the enduring appeal of Okun’s law is its simplicity, since it involves two important macroeconomic variables. Additionally, the relationship appears to enjoy empirical support. In reality, though, Okun’s law is a statistical relationship rather than a structural feature of the economy. As with any statistical relationship, it may be subject to revisions in an ever-changing macro economy. ; Knotek considers the usefulness of Okun’s law for policymakers and economists. The evidence suggests that Okun’s relationship between changes in the unemployment rate and output growth has varied considerably over time and over the business cycle. Nevertheless, Okun’s relationship can still be useful as a forecasting tool--provided that one takes its instability into account.
Closing in on Story Openings and Closings: Evidence from Conversational Stories in Greek

My aim in this paper is to show the benefits of incorporating a conversation-analytic perspective in the analysis of Greek storytelling data with regard to the endpoints of a telling, that is, the opening and the closing. I specifically explore the types of story openings and closings occurring in a data set that comprises the conversations of a group of female adolescents in a small town in Greece. I also discuss the salience of economic openings (Jefferson 1978) realized by certain conventionalized devices and the importance and local design of what I call counter stories in the stories' closing. I juxtapose counter stories to second stories (Sacks 1992), which have been found within CA to be frequent after a story's closing and I assess the frequency of second stories told by the same teller and not by a story recipient in my data. Overall, I argue that these systematic openings and closings in my data are interrelated with the types of stories told and the participants' roles and relations. Finally, I ponder the implications of this close connection for CA work on stories as talk-in-interaction.
The Role of Scheduling in Observing Teacher–Child Interactions

Abstract. Observational assessment is being used on a large scale to evaluate the quality of interactions between teachers and children in classroom environments. When one performs observations at scale, features of the protocol such as the scheduling of observations can potentially influence observed scores. In this study interactions were observed for 88 teachers across 814 videos. The associations between observed scores using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System and characteristics of the protocol, specifically the day of the week, month of the year, and duration of an observation cycle in minutes, were examined through multilevel modeling. Preliminary evidence indicates few significant associations. The quality of instructional support interactions peaked in the months of December and January, and the quality of classroom organization peaked in February through April. Observation cycles that were shorter in duration were rated more positively regarding classroom organization. Future opportunities for research are discussed.
Sexual Dysfunction Associated with Neuroleptic‐Induced Hyperprolactinemia Improves with Reduction in Prolactin Levels

Abstract: We attempt to demonstrate the association between neuroleptic‐induced hyperprolactinemia and sexual dysfunction in schizophrenic patients treated with prolactin‐elevating antipsychotics. Our findings indicate that sexual function improved with euprolactinemia in patients switched from treatment with prolactin‐elevating antipsychotics to olanzapine.
FORGe at SemEval-2017 Task 9: Deep sentence generation based on a sequence of graph transducers

We present the contribution of Universitat Pompeu Fabra’s NLP group to the SemEval Task 9.2 (AMR-to-English Generation). The proposed generation pipeline comprises: (i) a series of rule-based graph-transducers for the syntacticization of the input graphs and the resolution of morphological agreements, and (ii) an off-the-shelf statistical linearization component.
Creativity: A Blind Spot in Quality Teacher Education in Anambra State of Nigeria

Creativity has been mentioned prominently in Nigeria’s objectives for teacher education in the National Policy on Education for over 30 years. Still, one is worried that teacher education institutions appear to inadequately foster the spirit of creativity in the students. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which creativity was enhanced in teacher education curriculum delivery in Anambra State based on the views of students. Three research questions were formulated and answered. The descriptive survey design was adopted. Sample involved four hundred students selected through random sampling technique. A 40-item questionnaire was validated, tested for reliability and used to collect data. Data was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Results showed that the lecturers did not use a variety of learning experiences to encourage creativity among students. The use of instructional technologies to promote creativity was low, students’ have a good understanding of the implementation of creativity across the curriculum, and the present curriculum assessment tends to stifle creativity rather than promote it. Going by this finding, creativity remains a blind spot in quality teacher education in Nigeria. Some recommendations were made.
Linking stigma to psychological distress: testing a social–cognitive model of the experience of people with intellectual disabilities

In this study we explore the link between the social experience of people with intellectual disabilities and core cognitive process that have previously been shown to be related to a range of psychological disorders. Thirty-nine people with intellectual disabilities completed self-report scales measuring the perception of stigma, core negative evaluations and social comparison. Correlation analysis suggests that core negative evaluative beliefs about the self are positively associated with the experience of feeling different: a process that could be described as internalizing the experienced stigma. Relationships were also found between negative self-evaluations and the social attractiveness dimension of the social comparison scale. Using regression techniques stigma was found to have an impact on social comparison processes that was mediated by evaluative beliefs. These findings support a social–cognitive view of the importance of the social world to people with an intellectual disability, and the psychological damage that stigmatization can cause. We discuss interventions that integrate both social and cognitive domains. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Ethnoracial Variation in Depression Symptoms

Introduction: While there is a long-standing tradition of research on the predictors of depression among women exposed to violence, little of this research has been conducted across ethnic and racial groups. Method: A cross-sectional study comparing a total of 191 women with a history of intimate partner violence were recruited from commercial, medical, and educational settings and by contact with agencies serving the needs of abused women, for example, shelters, community outreach. The study examined intimate partner violence and the adjustment of mothers of children ages 5 to 12 to explore both commonalities and differences in the ways in which four groups of women (African American, Biracial, Latina, and White women) cope with violence in their lives. In addition to demographic information, depression symptoms were assessed by self-report with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale. Results: The findings indicate that Latina women had significantly higher depression symptoms than did African American and White women. Conclusion: While it is important to assess the mental health needs of all abused women, these results show additional need for Latina women, those with low income and high violence exposure.
LEARNING DISABILITIES IN ADOLESCENT AND YOUNG ADULT POPULATIONS: RESEARCH IMPLICATIONS

The learning disability (LD) field traditionally has devoted most of its attention and resources to the issues of service delivery and teacher training. In recent years, however, research and validation activities have been given increased emphasis. A significant amount of research on LD populations has been conducted by five LD Research Institutes funded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services. * One of them, the University of Kansas Institute for Research in Learning Disabilities (KU-IRLD) has had as its research focus the LD. adolescent and young adult. Empirical information is greatly lacking on LD adolescents and young adults in particular, and underachieving adolescents in general (Deshler, Warner, Schumaker, & Alley, in press). Most field practices for these adolescents have been based largely on clinical beliefs and nonvalidated models of assessment and instruction. ·Asa result of our research during the past four years, we have a clearer, but by no means definite, sense of what the condition of learning disabilities means in adolescent and young adult populations. We hope that program decision making will be enhanced by these data. The findings will be reviewed here, along with their implications, for the LD adolescent as a learner, to describe the demands of the secondary school that LD students face every day, and to discuss interventions that are being developed to help LD adolescents compensate for their deficits and survive the demands of the mainstream curriculum in secondary schools. The four major areas of findings are in academic achievement and ability, cognitive processing, setting demands, and academic interventions.
Generic uniqueness of area minimizing disks for extreme curves

We show that for a generic nullhomotopic simple closed curve $\Gamma$ in the boundary of a compact, orientable, mean convex $3$-manifold $M$ with $H_2(M,{\bf Z})=0$, there is a unique area minimizing disk $D$ embedded in $M$ with $\partial D = \Gamma$. We also show that the same is true for nullhomologous curves in the absolutely area minimizing surface case.
The Earliest Ice Age Dogs: Evidence from Eliseevichi 11

Although some scientists have suggested that the first transformation from wolf to dog may have taken place more than 100,000 years ago (Vila et al. 1997), most archaeologists and palaeontologists believe that humans first tamed wolves before the end of the Pleistocene. The evidence of domestication has, however, been indirect (Benecke 1987). Fragments of bones of Canis lupus L. identified as early Holocene domestic dog have been reported from the Near East (Turnbull and Reed 1974, Davis and Valla 1978), central and northern Europe (Musil 1984, Nobis 1986, Street and Baales 1999), and Siberia (Pawlow 1930). No complete dog cranium has yet been found in a site earlier than 12,000 C years b.p. The finds we report here, from the Upper Paleolithic site Eliseevichi 1 (central Russian Plain, Bryansk Region), have been dated to 13,000–17,000 C years b.p. Eliseevichi 1 is situated in the basin of the Dnieper River, on the Sudost River (the right tributary of the Desna) (lat. 53 10 N, long. 33 40 E). The cultural layer is located on the second alluvial terrace of the Sudost in eolian-diluvial Upper Pleistocene deposits. A large number of bones of the mammoth Mammuthus primigenius Blum were found among the food debris at the site. Remains of Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus L.) and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus L.) were also common (Kuzmina and Sablin 1993). The assemblage of animal bones from Eliseevichi 1 is typical of a cold-tolerant Upper Pleistocene fauna. Climate change to extremely cold and dry by the final phase of the Late Valdai stage of the last glaciation brought about an increase in the number of tundra species of mammals and a decrease in the number of steppe species. Around 694 m of cultural deposits were excavated by the Russian scientists K. M. Polikarpovitch (in 1930–40),
Wind-dispersed seed deposition patterns and seedling recruitment of Artemisia halodendron in a moving sandy land.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Artemisia halodendron is a native sub-shrub that occurs mainly in moving and semi-fixed sandy lands in Inner Mongolia, China. Information on the spatial patterns of wind-dispersed seed deposition and seedling recruitment of A. halodendron inhabiting moving sandy lands is very limited. The aim of this study was to examine wind-dispersed seed deposition patterns and post-dispersal recruitment of A. halodendron seedlings. * METHODS The spatial patterns of wind-dispersed seed deposition and seedling recruitment of A. halodendron were examined by investigating the numbers of deposited seeds, emerged and surviving seedlings using sampling points at a range of distances from the parent plant in eight compass directions for two consecutive growing seasons. * KEY RESULTS Wind-dispersed seed deposition showed considerable variation between directions and years. Wind transported A. halodendron seeds only a few meters away from the parent plant in all eight directions. Seedling emergence and establishment also showed between-direction and between-year variability, but the spatial pattern of seedling distribution differed from that of seed deposition. Only a very small fraction (<1 %) of the deposited seeds emerged in the field and survived for long enough to be included in our seedling censuses at the end of the growing season. * CONCLUSIONS The spatial variation in wind speed and frequency strongly affects the pattern of seed deposition, although the variation in seed deposition does not determine the spatial pattern of seedling recruitment. Seeds of A. halodendron are not dispersed very well by wind. The low probability of recruitment success for A. halodendron seedlings suggests that this species does not rely on seedling recruitment for its persistence and maintenance of population.
Validity and reliability of 6-a-side small-sided game locomotor performance in assessing physical fitness in football players

ABSTRACT In order to determine whether small-sided game (SSG) locomotor performance can serve as a fitness indicator, we (1) compared 6-a-side (6v6) SSG-intensity of players varying in fitness and skill, (2) examined the relationship of the 6v6-SSG and Yo-Yo IR2 and (3) assessed the reliability of the 6v6-SSG. Thirty-three professional senior, 30 professional youth, 62 amateur and 16 professional woman football players performed 4 × 7 min 6v6-SSGs recorded by a Local Position Measurement system. A substantial subgroup (N = 113) also performed the Yo-Yo IR2. Forty-seven amateur players performed two or three 6v6-SSGs. No differences in 6v6-SSG time-motion variables were found between professional senior and professional youth players. Amateurs showed lower values than professional seniors on almost all time-motion variables (ES = 0.59‒1.19). Women displayed lower high-intensity time-motion variables than all other subgroups. Total distance run during 6v6-SSG was only moderately related to Yo-Yo IR2 distance (r = 0.45), but estimated metabolic power, high speed (>14.4 km · h−1), high acceleration (>2 m · s−2), high power (>20 W · kg−1) and very high (35 W · kg−1) power showed higher correlations (r = 0.59–0.70) with Yo-Yo IR2 distance. Intraclass correlation coefficient values were higher for total distance (0.84) than other time-motion variables (0.74‒0.78). Although total distance and metabolic power during 6v6-SSG showed good reproducibility (coefficient of variation (CV) < 5%), CV was higher (8–14%) for all high-intensity time-motion variables. It was therefore concluded that standardised SSG locomotor performance cannot serve used as a valid and reliable fitness indicator for individual players.
Internationalizing Knowledge Construction and Dissemination

The article presents the author's views and reflections regarding the status and trends of applied linguistics scholarship as of the Winter of 2010, drawing on his personal experiences as an editor of a research journal. Particularly addressed is the question of the role of globalization in knowledge construction and information dissemination in linguistic research. Calls for more access and diversity are then issued.