Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Crafting masculinities: gender, culture and emotion at work in the surfboard industry

This article examines the masculinities of male workers in the context of an emotionally rich form of labour: surfboard-making. Contributing to emerging research around the emotional and embodied dimensions of men's working lives, the article maps the cultural, emotional and embodied dimensions of work onto masculine identity construction. Combining cultural economy theory, emotional geographies and in-depth ethnographic methods, I reveal how surfboard-making has become a gendered form of work; how jobs rely on (and impact) the body and what surfboard-making means to workers outside of financial returns. Following a manual labour process, and informed by Western surfing subculture, commercial surfboard-making has layered onto male bodies. Men perform ‘blokey’ masculinities in relation with one another. However, doing manual craftwork evokes close, personal interaction; among co-workers but also through engagements with place and local customers. Felt, embodied craft skills help workers personalise boards for individual customers and local breaks. Beneath masculine work cultures and pretensions, surfboard-making is a deeply emotional and embodied work. Labour is dependent on haptic knowledge: sense of touch, bodily movement and eye for detail. Contrasting their blokey masculinity, surfboard-makers rely on intimate links between their bodies, tools, materials, customers and surfing places. These ‘strong bodied’ men articulate a ‘passion’ and ‘love’ for ‘soulful’ jobs, demonstrating how waged work comprises alternative masculinities, shaped by working culture, relations and labour processes. A cultural economy framework and emotionally engaged research approach are valuable for challenging hegemonic masculinity, important for achieving more inclusive, tolerant and equitable workplaces.
Multiwavelength Examination of the COS B Field 2CG 075+00 Yields a Blazar Identification for 3EG J2016+3657

We present a high-energy study of the intriguing COS B γ-ray field, 2CG 075+00, in order to search for possible counterparts. New EGRET data show that the COS B emission probably corresponds to two localized γ-ray sources, 3EG J2016+3657 and 3EG J2021+3716. Spectral fits to these EGRET sources, assuming a power-law model, yield photon indices of ~2 for each object. We examine archival ROSAT and ASCA X-ray data that overlap both EGRET error boxes and find several point sources in the region to a flux limit of approximately 6.5 × 10-13 ergs cm-2 s-1. We conclude that the most probable candidate for 3EG J2016+3657 is the compact, variable, flat-spectrum radio and millimeter source B2013+370 (G74.87+1.22), which has blazarlike properties. The other source, 3EG J2021+3716, remains unidentified.
Pragmatic epistemology: ways of knowing as ways of being

A personal epistemology is more than a framework for knowing and understanding reality; epistemic assumptions cultivate corresponding behaviours and actions. In other words, an individual's way of knowing predisposes a way of being. This inquiry explores the lifeworld of epistemology experienced by 14 women in Malaysia. Based on constant comparative analysis of in-depth interviews with Malaysian women from various ethnic backgrounds, the paper proposes a personal model of self-in-practice that enacts an individual's pragmatic epistemology—the experience of epistemology in everyday life. Previous research identified ways of knowing as personal models of self; this study explores how these ways of knowing are demonstrated in the everyday lifeworld, or pragmatic epistemology. For the women in this study, pragmatic epistemology manifests itself two ways: everyday decision-making and emotional disposition. Thus, the personal model of self reflects both culture and cognition, resulting in behaviours and actions framed by personal epistemology.
Disentangling the relationships between maternal smoking during pregnancy and co-occurring risk factors

Background Maternal smoking during pregnancy (SDP) has been studied extensively as a risk factor for adverse offspring outcomes and is known to co-occur with other familial risk factors. Accounting for general familial risk factors has attenuated associations between SDP and adverse offspring outcomes, and identifying these confounds will be crucial to elucidating the relationship between SDP and its psychological correlates. Method The current study aimed to disentangle the relationship between maternal SDP and co-occurring risk factors (maternal criminal activity, drug problems, teen pregnancy, educational attainment, and cohabitation at childbirth) using a population-based sample of full- (n=206 313) and half-sister pairs (n=19 363) from Sweden. Logistic regression models estimated the strength of association between SDP and co-occurring risk factors. Bivariate behavioral genetic models estimated the degree to which associations between SDP and co-occurring risk factors are attributable to genetic and environmental factors. Results Maternal SDP was associated with an increase in all co-occurring risk factors. Of the variance associated with SDP, 45% was attributed to genetic factors and 53% was attributed to unshared environmental factors. In bivariate models, genetic factors accounted for 21% (non-drug-, non-violence-related crimes) to 35% (drug-related crimes) of the covariance between SDP and co-occurring risk factors. Unshared environmental factors accounted for the remaining covariance. Conclusions The genetic factors that influence a woman's criminal behavior, substance abuse and her offspring's rearing environment all influence SDP. Therefore, the intergenerational transmission of genes conferring risk for antisocial behavior and substance misuse may influence the associations between maternal SDP and adverse offspring outcomes.
Psychological Distress Experienced by Parents of Young Children With Congenital Heart Defects: A Comprehensive Review of Literature

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the existing research on the psychological distress experienced by parents whose young children (between the ages of 0 and 5 years old) have a congenital heart defect (CHD). A more detailed understanding of the distress experienced by these parents, including stress associated with the child's age, the severity of the child's diagnosis, and parent characteristics, is vital as it would allow for more targeted and individualized support for this population to enhance parental coping strategies and increase the likelihood of more positive parent–child interactions. This review of 25 studies contributes to the parenting stress literature by focusing on parents of young children and categorizing studies by publication characteristics, research methodology, and findings. The research clearly demonstrates that parents report a great deal of stress throughout the continuum of their child's health care experience. Recommendations for future research and practice implications, such as developing a stress vulnerability model specific to parenting children with CHD, clarifying the role between interdisciplinary team members regarding provision of psychosocial support to parents, and referring parents to specific community-based ongoing social support services, are presented.
A 20-year study of an adolescent psychiatric clientele, with special reference to the age of onset

During a period of 20 years (1968-1988) all inpatients admitted for the first time to the adolescent psychiatric unit in Copenhagen (n = 841) were classified in accordance with social and psychiatric variables, to describe the clientele as a group and, furthermore, to investigate changes occurring during that period. The total clientele had a broad age range (12-21 years), with as many as 36% less than 15 years old. Eleven percent of the patients had attempted suicide before admission. Fifty-six percent of the total group were diagnosed as psychotic or as borderline cases. The patients came predominantly from lower social levels, and almost half the group had a child debut defined as symptoms that had resulted in referral for further investigation during childhood. Moreover, among the schizophrenic patients 35% had an early onset. The age of onset may have some clinical significance, as this item was related to several sociodemographic variables. Finally, an increase in the rate of psychoses and lower social class was recorded during the period.
Sanctification of work: assessing the role of spirituality in employment attitudes

Recent research has sought to develop measures that empirically substantiate spirituality as a unique construct independent of established personality constructs. One such measure is Sanctification, a psychological process through which people perceive aspects of life to possess spiritual character and significance. This study empirically examines the relationship between Sanctification of Work and work-related outcomes in a national sample (N = 827) of individuals employed in religiously affiliated institutions. The results indicated that the Sanctification of Work was a significant predictor of Job Satisfaction, Turnover Intention, and Organisational Commitment after controlling for Personality, Spirituality, Religiosity, Psychological Safety, and Demographic variables.
Microsecond pulsed power supply for electrostatic precipitators

Fine particles emissions are much more dangerous to health than the larger ones. Collecting of fine particles below 10 /spl mu/m (PM/sub 10/) in electrostatic precipitators has not been very efficient with conventional systems. A new pulsed power supply was developed with a pulse duration below 10 /spl mu/s. To use it with existing precipitators, the current capability had to be in the kA range. It is possible to generate a high charge density in the spray wire area which leads to increased charging of the fine particles. Flashovers are mainly avoided due to the short pulse duration. Data was recorded on a real precipitator in a power station.
Psychiatric literacy: Lay beliefs of obsessive–compulsive personality disorder

This study examined the lay perceptions of the nature, aetiology and treatment of obsessive–compulsive personality disorder (OCPD). An opportunistic, predominantly British, sample of 342 participants completed a 22-item questionnaire on the treatments and causes of OCPD. Factor analysis revealed various constructs about aetiology, including a genetic/biological basis, problems with adaptation, parenting problems and issues of co-morbidity. Similarly, the ratings of the statements about efficacious cures factored into beliefs about psychoanalysis, cognitive behaviour therapy, self-help methods and the possibility of spontaneous remission. Theories of cause and treatment were modestly and significantly correlated. The findings highlight the necessity of greater mental health awareness and the importance of counselling and education in order to increase successful treatment and self- help-seeking of OCPD patients. Limitations of the study are considered.
Delta-Crystallin Enhancer Binding Factor 1 Controls the Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition Phenotype and Resistance to the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitor Erlotinib in Human Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Lines

Purpose: Although the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is overexpressed in a majority of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC), only a minority of patients derive substantial clinical benefit from EGFR inhibitors. We initiated the present study to identify the mechanisms underlying erlotinib resistance in a panel of HNSCC cell lines. Methods: We used [3H]thymidine incorporation to characterize the heterogeneity of responsiveness to erlotinib-mediated growth inhibition in a panel of 27 human HNSCC cells. We characterized the molecular mechanisms involved in resistance using a representative subset of six erlotinib-sensitive and erlotinib-resistant HNSCC lines. Results: Erlotinib had heterogeneous effects on DNA synthesis in HNSCC cells that correlated closely with molecular markers of epithelial to mesenchymal transition (EMT). Specifically, the drug-sensitive lines expressed high levels of E-cadherin and showed limited invasion and migration capabilities. In contrast, the erlotinib-resistant HNSCC lines expressed high levels of the E-cadherin repressor delta-crystallin enhancer binding factor 1 (deltaEF1; Zeb-1) and other mesenchymal markers and low levels of E-cadherin, and they were highly invasive and migratory. Small interfering RNA–mediated knockdown of deltaEF1 in the erlotinib-resistant cell lines (1386LN and UMSCC1) resulted in up-regulation of E-cadherin and increased sensitivity to erlotinib in an E-cadherin–dependent manner. Conclusions: DeltaEF1 controls the mesenchymal phenotype and drives erlotinib resistance in HNSCC cells. E-cadherin and deltaEF1 may prove to be useful markers in predicting EGFR inhibitor responsiveness.
Seeing Language in Sign: The Work of William C. Stokoe

In 1955 William C. Stokoe arrived at Gallaudet College (later Gallaudet University) to teach English where he was first exposed to deaf people signing. While most of his colleagues dismissed signing as mere mimicry of speech, Stokoe saw in it elements of a distinctive language all its own. "Seeing Language in Sign"traces the process that Stokoe followed to prove scientifically and unequivocally that American Sign Language (ASL) met the full criteria of linguisticsphonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and use of languageto be classified a fully developed language. This perceptive account dramatically captures the struggle Stokoe faced in persuading the establishment of the truth of his discovery. Other faculty members ridiculed or reviled him, and many deaf members of the Gallaudet community laughed at his efforts. "Seeing Language in Sign"rewards the reader with a rich portrayal of an undaunted advocate who, like a latter-day Galileo, pursued his vision doggedly regardless of relentless antagonism. He established the Linguistics Research Laboratory, then founded the journal"Sign Language Studies"to sustain an unpopular dialogue until the tide changed. His ultimate vindication corresponded with the recognition of the glorious culture and community that revolves around Deaf people and their language, ASL. "
A MULTI-SCALE TEST OF THE FORAGE MATURATION HYPOTHESIS IN A PARTIALLY MIGRATORY UNGULATE POPULATION

The forage maturation hypothesis (FMH) proposes that ungulate migration is driven by selection for high forage quality. Because quality declines with plant maturation, but intake declines at low biomass, ungulates are predicted to select for intermediate forage biomass to maximize energy intake by following phenological gradients during the growing season. We tested the FMH in the Canadian Rocky Mountains by comparing forage availability and selection by both migrant and nonmigratory resident elk (Cervus elaphus) during three growing seasons from 2002-2004. First, we confirmed that the expected trade-off between forage quality and quantity occurred across vegetation communities. Next, we modeled forage biomass and phenology during the growing season by combining ground and remote-sensing approaches. The growing season started 2.2 days earlier every 1 km east of the continental divide, was delayed by 50 days for every 1000-m increase in elevation, and occurred 8 days earlier on south aspects. Migrant and resident selection for forage biomass was then compared across three spatial scales (across the study area, within summer home ranges, and along movement paths) using VHF and GPS telemetry locations from 119 female elk. Migrant home ranges occurred closer to the continental divide in areas of higher topographical diversity, resulting in migrants consistently selecting for intermediate biomass at the two largest scales, but not at the finest scale along movement paths. In contrast, residents selected maximum forage biomass across all spatial scales. To evaluate the consequences of selection, we compared exposure at telemetry locations of migrant and resident elk to expected forage biomass and digestibility. The expected digestibility for migrant elk in summer was 6.5% higher than for residents, which was corroborated with higher fecal nitrogen levels for migrants. The observed differences in digestibility should increase migrant elk body mass, pregnancy rates, and adult and calf survival rates. Whether bottom-up effects of improved forage quality are realized will ultimately depend on trade-offs between forage and predation. Nevertheless, this study provides comprehensive evidence that montane ungulate migration leads to greater access to higher-quality forage relative to nonmigratory congeners, as predicted by the forage maturation hypothesis, resulting primarily from large-scale selection patterns.
Estimating the original cement content and water–cement ratio of Portland cement concrete and mortar using backscattered electron microscopy

In a previous study, a method was proposed to estimate the cement content, water content, free water–cement ratio (w/c) and degree of hydration of hardened Portland cement pastes that have unknown proportions. The method is based on measuring the volumetric fractions of capillary pores, hydration products and unreacted cement using backscattered electron microscopy and the volumetric increase of solids during cement hydration. It has the advantage that it is quantitative and does not require comparison with reference samples made with the same materials and cured to the same hydration degree as the unknown sample. However, the method was tested on neat cement pastes only, hence limiting its practical application. In this paper, the extension of the method to Portland cement mortars and concretes is presented, and results are provided, obtained from samples made with three cement types and a range of aggregate content (40–70% vol.), w/c ratio (0·30–0·70) and curing age (3–90 days). The study also involved .
IMPACT OF FAMILY OWNERSHIP ON INVESTMENT DECISION: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FAMILY AND NON-FAMILY COMPANIES LISTED AT KARACHI STOCK EXCHANGE (PAKISTAN)

Th e current study attempts to investigate the impact of family ownership structure on investment decisions of fi rms listed at the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) of Pakistan. For distinguishing family owned business (FOB) from non-family (NFOB), two threshold points of ownership structure (25% & 50%) were used. Panel data forms ranging from the period 2002-2013 were collected from diff erent sources such as annual reports of fi rms, fi nancial statements, business recorder, stock exchanges, telephone calls, emails and balance sheet analyses of joint stocks. Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) was applied to estimate the coeffi cients of variables of interest. Empirical results revealed that there was stronger positive impact of cashfl ow on investment in NFOBs in comparison with FOBs. Conversely, family fi rms have lower investment-cashfl ow sensitivity even when blockholder’s eff ect was taken in consideration. Th e estimated coeffi cients confi rmed less investment-cash fl ow sensitivity in those fi rms comparatively where professional manager serves as a chief executive offi cer (CEO). It was also revealed that family fi rms alleviate fi nancial constraints as well as free cash fl ow problems. It was concluded that broader investment horizons, corporate governance mechanism and fl exibility to manage fi nancial constraints make family fi rms capable of reducing investment-cash fl ow sensitivity.
Role of Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria in Agricultural Sustainability—A Review

Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) shows an important role in the sustainable agriculture industry. The increasing demand for crop production with a significant reduction of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides use is a big challenge nowadays. The use of PGPR has been proven to be an environmentally sound way of increasing crop yields by facilitating plant growth through either a direct or indirect mechanism. The mechanisms of PGPR include regulating hormonal and nutritional balance, inducing resistance against plant pathogens, and solubilizing nutrients for easy uptake by plants. In addition, PGPR show synergistic and antagonistic interactions with microorganisms within the rhizosphere and beyond in bulk soil, which indirectly boosts plant growth rate. There are many bacteria species that act as PGPR, described in the literature as successful for improving plant growth. However, there is a gap between the mode of action (mechanism) of the PGPR for plant growth and the role of the PGPR as biofertilizer—thus the importance of nano-encapsulation technology in improving the efficacy of PGPR. Hence, this review bridges the gap mentioned and summarizes the mechanism of PGPR as a biofertilizer for agricultural sustainability.
Telerehabilitation and its effect on story retelling by adults with neurogenic communication disorders

Background: Telerehabilitation (telerehab) is the method of using technology to provide rehabilitation services at a distance. The concept of delivering remote speech‐language pathology (SLP) services using telerehab tools and techniques has been acknowledged for more than 25 years. While research has demonstrated videoconference‐based telerehab to be a feasible, effective, and appropriate method for providing SLP services to a broad range of clients, studies have been primarily limited to technical feasibility or demonstration projects with relatively small sample sizes. There is an expressed need in the literature for controlled, randomised studies that track both quantitative outcomes of services delivered via telerehab as well as qualitative measures of satisfaction. Aims: The purpose of the study was to measure performance of adults with acquired brain injury on a standardised SLP assessment conducted in both face‐to‐face (FF) and videoconference‐based telerehab (T) settings. The objective was to determine if performance on the assessment, or subjective feedback from the participants, differed between settings. Methods & Procedures: A total of 40 participants with a recent onset of brain injury—12 with traumatic brain injury (TBI), 14 with a left cerebrovascular accident (LCVA), and 14 with a right cerebrovascular accident (RCVA)—were enrolled in the study. Participants were asked to retell stories from the Story Retell Procedure (Doyle, McNeil, Spencer, Goda, Cotrell, & Lustig, 1998) in both FF and T settings. Responses from the stories were scored by the clinician using the percent information unit scoring metric (McNeil, Doyle, Fossett, Park, & Goda, 2001). Additionally, a survey tool was used to probe each participant's level of satisfaction and willingness to use telerehab services in the future. Outcomes & Results: Across all participants, and within the TBI, LCVA, and RCVA groups, no significant difference in performance between the FF and T settings was found. Feedback from survey data demonstrated a high level of acceptance of the T setting. When compared to participants with LCVA or RCVA, however, participants with TBI were significantly more likely to show a lack of interest in future videoconferencing use. Conclusions: Story‐retelling performance by brain‐injured adults was not affected by setting. Additionally, participants expressed a high level of interest in using videoconferencing in the future. These findings offer additional support for telerehab as a viable alternative mode of SLP treatment for survivors of stroke and TBI. Further research is needed to investigate the utility of telerehab for delivering services to clients with attention impairments as well as those with severe cognitive‐communicative impairment, dysarthria, or aphasia.