Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The social behavior and reputation of the attributionally complex q

Attributional complexity (AC, [Fletcher, G. J. O., Danilovics, P., Fernandez, G., Peterson, D., & Reeder, G. D. (1986). Attributional complexity: An individual differences measure. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 51, 875–884]) is a construct designed to describe individual differences in the motivation and preference for complex attributions for behavior. Scores on the Attributional Complexity Scale (ACS) have been found to be related to a lesser propensity to error and greater accuracy in social judgment. However, little is known concerning how people who score higher on this scale (the attributionally complex) actually behave or are viewed by others. Participants (n = 178) completed the ACS, their behavior as videotaped during a social interaction was rated by four observers, and they were described by two acquaintances along numerous personality characteristics. Behavior of individuals higher in AC was directly observed to be relatively open, positive, expressive, and socially skilled. Although AC was unrelated to academic achievement or SAT scores, those higher in AC tended to be described by peers as having social wisdom, thoughtfulness, empathy, and openness. The behaviors and personality characteristics associated with AC likely contribute to good social judgment. 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
The Influence of Human Resource Practices and Collective Affective Organizational Commitment on Aggregate Voluntary Turnover

We investigate the role of collective affective commitment in mediating the relationship between skill, motivation, and empowerment enhancing human resource practices and aggregate voluntary turnover in a multi-source, longitudinal study. Findings from 1748 employees and 20 top HR managers in 93 different workgroups suggest collective affective commitment partially mediates the negative relationship between motivation and empowerment enhancing practices and aggregate turnover. Human resource practices functioning to enhance the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the workforce are positively associated with voluntary turnover. Theoretical and methodological contributions to the study of the antecedents of aggregate turnover are discussed.
Can lungs be taken for transplantation from donors with a significant smoking history?

A best evidence topic in cardiothoracic surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The question addressed was 'Can lungs be taken for transplantation from donors with a significant smoking history? ’. Five papers were found using the reported search that represented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The authors, journal, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes and results of these papers are tabulated. These studies compared the outcome and survival between patients who receive lungs from smokers with those receiving non-smoker lungs. None of these studies were randomized controlled trials. They retrospectively analysed a cohort of patients undergoing lung transplantation for the past 10 years. These studies showed worse outcomes in the early postoperative period, such as longer intensive care unit stay, longer ventilation time and higher early postoperative mortality, with lungs harvested from smokers. Two studies also demonstrated a worse long-term outcome in recipients of lungs from smokers, whereas the other two showed worse results during the early postoperative period only. These latter two studies reported similar survival rates after 3 months and up to 3 years in recipients receiving smoker vs non-smoker lungs. One study, however, showed a better 5-year survival with smoker lungs compared with non-smokers, although in this study, lungs from heavy smokers showed the worse outcome. Despite the difference in long-term results and outcome reported by these authors, all of these studies unanimously indicate that lungs from smokers should not be rejected, as survival in these patients receiving smoker lungs is still significantly higher in 3 and 5 years compared with that in those who remain on the transplant waiting list. In conclusion, the current evidence in the literature suggests that lungs from smokers can be used for transplantation. Patients should, however, be fully informed of the risks involved with these lungs and the worse outcome compared with those receiving non-smoker lungs.
On-body multi-input indoor localization for dynamic emergency scenarios: fusion of magnetic tracking and optical character recognition with mixed-reality display

Indoor navigation in emergency scenarios poses a challenge to evacuation and emergency support, especially for injured or physically encumbered individuals. Navigation systems must be lightweight, easy to use, and provide robust localization and accurate navigation instructions in adverse conditions. To address this challenge, we combine magnetic location tracking with an optical character recognition (OCR) and eye gaze based method to recognize door plates and position related text to provide more robust localization. In contrast to typical wireless or sensor based tracking, our fused system can be used in low-lighting, smoke, and areas without power or wireless connectivity. Eye gaze tracking is also used to improve time to localization and accuracy of the OCR algorithm. Once localized, navigation instructions are transmitted directly into the user's immediate field of view via head mounted display (HMD). Additionally, setting up the system is simple and can be done with minimal calibration, requiring only a walk-through of the environment and numerical annotation of a 2D area map. We conduct an evaluation for the magnetic and OCR systems individually to evaluate feasibility for use in the fused framework.
$G_{m}$ -Boosted Differential Drain-to-Source Feedback Colpitts CMOS VCO

This paper proposes a gm-boosted differential drain-to-source feedback Colpitts voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) that allows larger output oscillation amplitude while keeping the switching transistor from triode-mode operation such that lower optimal close-in phase noise can be obtained by delaying the AM-to-FM conversion by the switching transistors. The phase-noise behavior of the proposed VCO is analyzed and compared with previously reported gm-boosted Colpitts and conventional NMOS-only LC-VCOs, and it is demonstrated in comparison that the proposed VCO can provide 2-and 4-dB lower optimum figure of merit, respectively. The feedback capacitor ratio effect of the proposed VCO is also explored and shown the directions of the capacitor ratio for better phase noise. The pro posed VCO is implemented in 0.18-μm CMOS for 1.76-1.93-GHz operation. Measurement shows, at 1.84 GHz, the phase noise of -104 and -126 dBc/Hz (FOM = 190 dBc/Hz) at 100-kHz and 1-MHz offset, respectively, while dissipating 1.5 mA from 0.9-V supply.
Fascination with myocardial infarction and normal coronary arteries

and brain natriuretic peptide levels. Unlike the Masuda et al. study, atrial natriuretic peptide levels were unchanged, but brain natriuretic peptide levels decreased after enhanced external counterpulsation treatment as they did in the study of Masuda et al. The authors concluded that enhanced external counterpulsation improves myocardial perfusion, exercise performance and left ventricular diastolic filling and decreases cardiac workload, providing yet more data to explain the mechanisms by which enhanced external counterpulsation achieves its antiischaemic benefits. In summary, results from the Stony Book experience and the MUST-EECP trial clearly demonstrate the beneficial haemodynamic myocardial effects of external counterpulsation in patients with chronic refractory angina. Masuda et al. shed light on possible mechanisms responsible for these effects. In my opinion, this procedure should be considered as part of the contemporary clinician’s therapeutic armamentarium in selected patients, as recommended by Conti in his editorial accompanying the initial MUST-EECP report and by Lange and Hillis in their editorial questioning the role of transmyocardial laser revascularization. Lange and Hillis recommend that safer and less invasive therapies (such as enhanced external counterpulsation and neurostimulation) be the procedures of first choice in refractory chronic angina patients, rather than transmyocardial laser revascularization, and this seems an eminently sensible approach, especially in light of the new data provided by Masuda et al. P. F. COHN SUNY Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook, NY, U.S.A.
Examining needs support and positive developmental experiences through youth’s leisure participation in a residential summer camp

ABSTRACT Summer camp represents an important leisure activity for youth. The purpose of this study was to explore if differences existed based on demographic variables (gender, age, years of camp experience, ethnicity) related to basic psychological needs support and positive developmental experiences, and to examine whether needs support predicted positive developmental experiences in youth within this context. Little research has examined if differences exist on these constructs based on various demographic variables and few studies have examined if needs support predicts these developmental experiences in youth who attend camp. This study aimed to address such gaps in the literature. Ninety-five youth who attended a 10-day residential summer camp completed two measures at the end of their camp experience. Results indicated differences existed based these identified demographic variables related to youth’s perceived needs support and developmental experiences, and that needs support predicted positive developmental experiences.
Case–control Study of Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Infection and Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Background: Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCV) DNA has been reported in 0% to 25% of squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) occurring in immunocompetent individuals. We conducted the first serologic case–control study of MCV and SCC. Methods: Patients with histologically confirmed cutaneous SCC (n = 173) were recruited from a university dermatology clinic. Controls were individuals who screened negative for and had no history of skin or other cancers (n = 300). Levels of antibodies against capsid antigens for MCV and another polyomavirus, JC virus (JCV), were determined by fluorescent bead-based multiplex serology. Fresh-frozen tumor tissues were obtained from 145 SCC cases and tested for MCV DNA by multiplexed PCR. Associations between MCV seroreactivity and SCC were estimated by ORs and 95% CIs calculated using logistic regression with adjustment for age and sex. Results: MCV DNA was detected in SCC tumor tissues from 55 (38%) of 145 cases. A statistically significant association was observed between MCV seropositivity and MCV DNA-positive SCC (OR = 2.49, 95% CI = 1.03–6.04), with an almost four-fold association observed when comparing those with MCV antibodies in the fourth versus first quartiles (OR = 3.93, 95% CI = 1.43–10.76, Ptrend = 0.01). No significant associations were observed between MCV seropositivity and MCV DNA-negative SCC (OR = 1.38, 95% CI = 0.76–2.48) or between JCV seropositivity and MCV DNA-positive or DNA-negative SCC. Conclusion: Past exposure to MCV may be a risk factor for SCC. Impact: Understanding the role of viral infections in the development of nonmelanoma skin cancer could lead to novel prevention strategies. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev; 21(1); 74–81. ©2011 AACR.
Coğrafya Öğretmenlerinin Teknolojik Pedagojik Alan Bilgisi İle İlgili Yeterliliklerinin İncelenmesi / Examining the Skills of Geography Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Abstract The main purpose of this research was to determine the competencies of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPCK) of geography teachers and to examine whether these competencies differed significantly according to various variables. The study included a total of a total of 42 geography teachers employed in Karabuk city centre and its districts in 20015-2015 education year. The data of the study was gathered though Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) developed by Pamuk, Ergun, Cakir, Yilmaz ve Ayas (2012). Frequency and percentage values along with Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) test, Mann Whitney U test and Kruskal Wallis H test were used to analyse the data of the current study. The results of the study revealed that the technological pedagogical content knowledge of geography teachers was not enough. Results also demonstrated the level of geography teachers’ technological pedagogical content knowledge did not differ significantly according to their skills and knowledge at using technology, seniority, education level and gender. Content Knowledge is one of the subscales of TPCK that geography teachers had the highest level of knowledge. Furthermore, the level of technological content knowledge of geography teachers was higher than that of technological pedagogical knowledge. The results of the study were discussed in line with the related literature and some suggestions were made. Oz Bu arastirmanin temel amaci, Cografya ogretmenlerinin Teknolojik Pedagojik Alan Bilgisi (TPAB) yeterliliklerinin tespit edilmesi ve bu yeterliliklerin cesitli degiskenlere gore farklilik gosterip gostermediginin incelenmesidir. Calismaya, 2015-2016 egitim ogretim yilinda Karabuk il merkezi ve ilcelerinde gorev yapmakta olan toplam 42 Cografya ogretmeni katilmistir. Veri toplama araci olarak, arastirmanin nicel kismi icin olcme araci olarak Pamuk, Ergun, Cakir, Yilmaz ve Ayas (2012) tarafindan gelistirilen, Teknolojik Pedagojik Alan Bilgisi (TPAB) olcegi kullanilmistir. Verilerin analizinde yuzde ve frekans degerleri, Kolmogorov-Smirnov (K-S) testi, Mann Whitney U testi, Kruskal Wallis H testi kullanilmistir. Arastirma sonuclari, Cografya ogretmenlerinin Teknoloji Bilgilerinin (TB) yeterli olmadigini gostermektedir. Cografya ogretmenlerinin Pedagojik Bilgileri (PB), teknolojiyi kullanmadaki bilgi ve becerilerine, meslekteki hizmet yillarina, egitim durumlarina ve cinsiyetlerine gore farklilasmadigi sonucuna ulasilmistir. TPAB’nin alt boyutlarindan olan Alan Bilgisi (AB), ogretmenlerin en yuksek seviyede bilgi sahibi olduklari boyuttur. Ayrica ogretmenlerin, Teknolojik Alan Bilgisi (TAB) duzeylerinin Teknolojik Pedagojik Bilgi (TPB) duzeylerine gore yuksek ciktigi gorulmustur. Arastirma sonuclari ilgili alan yazinla iliskili bir bicimde tartisilmis ve bazi oneriler sunulmustur.
The Evaluation of Anthropological Attitudes Towards Social Professional and Lifelong Learning in Terms of Some Veriables

Abstract People must constantly develop and renew themselves individually, socially, professionally and anthropologically throughout their lives in the social world. In a world where the societies are rapidly modernizing and both, employment and competences are increasing rapidly, individuals should be able to adapt to socio-cultural and social development through the individuals’ self-knowledge, development and training in every field throughout life. The objective of this paper is to try to determine the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of the students studying at vocational schools about Lifelong Learning Approach, also considering some demographic variables. According to the results obtained in the paper, it was concluded that the students in vocational schools have partial information about the Lifelong Learning Approach, have adopted some of the basic principles of the approach and use some of the features of the approach in their lives intentionally but do not know some basic principles of the approach.
Key factors enhancing acceptance of management information systems in Yemeni companies

Management information systems play a key role in the life of organizations; it provides the appropriate information in right time as needed to support the management activities. In the telecommunication companies in Yemen, management information systems enable to compilation, processing and storage of the information; with overall purpose to make that information available on demand in the required format. There are some factors hinder the acceptance of management information systems. Synthesizing from the literature and interviews with some of the employees of telecommunications companies in Yemen, this paper proposes a theoretical framework on the factors contributing to the acceptance of management information systems in Yemen companies.
Effects of Long Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis and Associated Gene Expression in Microalga Tetraselmis sp

With the depletion of global fish stocks, caused by high demand and effective fishing techniques, alternative sources for long chain omega-3 fatty acids are required for human nutrition and aquaculture feeds. Recent research has focused on land-based cultivation of microalgae, the primary producers of omega-3 fatty acids in the marine food web. The effect of salinity on fatty acids and related gene expression was studied in the model marine microalga, Tetraselmis sp. M8. Correlations were found for specific fatty acid biosynthesis and gene expression according to salinity and the growth phase. Low salinity was found to increase the conversion of C18:4 stearidonic acid (SDA) to C20:4 eicosatetraenoic acid (ETA), correlating with increased transcript abundance of the Δ-6-elongase-encoding gene in salinities of 5 and 10 ppt compared to higher salinity levels. The expression of the gene encoding β-ketoacyl-coenzyme was also found to increase at lower salinities during the nutrient deprivation phase (Day 4), but decreased with further nutrient stress. Nutrient deprivation also triggered fatty acids synthesis at all salinities, and C20:5 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) increased relative to total fatty acids, with nutrient starvation achieving a maximum of 7% EPA at Day 6 at a salinity of 40 ppt.
Developing and Validating Trust Measures for e-Commerce: An Integrative Typology

Evidence suggests that consumers often hesitate to transact with Web-based vendors because of uncertainty about vendor behavior or the perceived risk of having personal information stolen by hackers. Trust plays a central role in helping consumers overcome perceptions of risk and insecurity. Trust makes consumers comfortable sharing personal information, making purchases, and acting on Web vendor advice--behaviors essential to widespread adoption of e-commerce. Therefore, trust is critical to both researchers and practitioners. Prior research on e-commerce trust has used diverse, incomplete, and inconsistent definitions of trust, making it difficult to compare results across studies. This paper contributes by proposing and validating measures for a multidisciplinary, multidimensional model of trust in e-commerce. The model includes four high-level constructs--disposition to trust, institution-based trust, trusting beliefs, and trusting intentions--which are further delineated into 16 measurable, literature-grounded subconstructs. The psychometric properties of the measures are demonstrated through use of a hypothetical, legal advice Web site. The results show that trust is indeed a multidimensional concept. Proposed relationships among the trust constructs are tested (for internal nomological validity), as are relationships between the trust constructs and three other e-commerce constructs (for external nomological validity)--Web experience, personal innovativeness, and Web site quality. Suggestions for future research as well as implications for practice are discussed.
Energy adaptation for multimedia information kiosks

Video kiosks increasingly contain powerful PC-like embedded processors, allowing them to display video at a high level of quality. Such video display, however, entails significant energy consumption.This paper presents an approach to reducing energy consumption by adapting the CPU clock frequency. In contrast to previous approaches, we exploit the specific behavior of a video kiosk. Because a kiosk plays the same set of movies over and over, we choose a CPU frequency for a given frame based on the computational requirements of the frame that were observed on earlier iterations. We have implemented our approach in the legacy video player MPlayer. On a PC like those that can be found in kiosks, we observe increases in battery lifetime of up to 2 times as compared to running at the maximum CPU frequency on a set of high resolution divx movies.
Vocabulary Recognition and Memorization: A Comparison of Two Methods

The present study investigates which of two vocabulary learning methods best promotes long-term retention of the meaning and spelling of words. The first method is rote learning, i.e. learning by word lists, which requires pupils to memorize the meaning of new words by L1 translation. The second method is learning by sentence writing, which requires pupils to memorize new words by making up their own sentences in order to establish links between old and new knowledge. 16 pupils took part in the experiment; all were approximately 11 years old. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups. All the participants were given one receptive and one productive recall test, both in the immediate and delayed post-tests. The result demonstrates that pupils who learn words using word lists only remember words in the short-term retention, while the sentence writing method results in greater long-term retention.
Recursive Least-Squares Estimation of the Evolution of Partials in Sinusoidal Analysis

Classic methods for sinusoidal analysis rely on partial tracking, a technique where successive sets of spectral peaks of an audio signal must be properly associated in time. The resulting tracks describe, in terms of amplitude and frequency, the continuous evolution of the so-called partials which, combined, model the complex sounds emitted by a given instrument. A well-known challenge in this context is preserving amplitude and frequency coherence in the tracking mechanism, specially in cases where failure in peak detection may occur, or perhaps in the event of crossing partials. This paper presents a new decision-directed recursive least-squares (RLS) estimation method for frequency and amplitude tracking in sinusoidal analysis. Different performance measurements show that the proposed deterministic algorithm outperforms some procedures currently found in the literature.
Current and Future Intraoperative Imaging Strategies to Increase Radical Resection Rates in Pancreatic Cancer Surgery

Prognosis of patients with pancreatic cancer is poor. Even the small minority that undergoes resection with curative intent has low 5-year survival rates. This may partly be explained by the high number of irradical resections, which results in local recurrence and impaired overall survival. Currently, ultrasonography is used during surgery for resectability assessment and frozen-section analysis is used for assessment of resection margins in order to decrease the number of irradical resections. The introduction of minimal invasive techniques in pancreatic surgery has deprived surgeons from direct tactile information. To improve intraoperative assessment of pancreatic tumor extension, enhanced or novel intraoperative imaging technologies accurately visualizing and delineating cancer cells are necessary. Emerging modalities are intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging and freehand nuclear imaging using tumor-specific targeted contrast agents. In this review, we performed a meta-analysis of the literature on laparoscopic ultrasonography and we summarized and discussed current and future intraoperative imaging modalities and their potential for improved tumor demarcation during pancreatic surgery.