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An Examination of Work–Family Conflict in NCAA Division III and NAIA Sports Information Professionals

Work–family conflict (WFC) is defined as “the discord that arises when the time devoted to or time spent fulfilling professional responsibilities interferes with or limits the amount of time available to perform family-related responsibilities” (Netemeyer, McMurrian, & Boles, 1996). A successful career in sports information requires long, demanding hours that can make finding balance between work and family difficult. The purpose of this study was to determine if NCAA Division III and NAIA sports information professionals (SIDs) experience WFC and to examine the impact of WFC on the related theories of life satisfaction (LS), job satisfaction (JS), job burnout (JB), and career commitment (CC). Results from the online survey indicated these professionals experience WFC. Correlation and regression analyses revealed significant statistical relationships between each scale and indicated WFC could successfully predict variations in LS, JS, JB, and CC.
Beyond the fortress : dis/ability, community and care.

1 Acknowledgements . 2 Prologue . 4 Introduction. 12 Research questions . 13 The role of ethnography . 14 An autoethnographical endeavour . 16 Entering the research field . 19 Disciplinary orientations . 21 For Geographies of Care . 22 Chapter outline . 24 Chapter One: Dis/ability: definitions, historical constructions, and origin points . 27 Defining ‘disability’ . 27 Defining the ‘Disability Sector’ . 31 Constructions of normalcy . 31 Classifying personhood . 33 Interlude: The public birth of the Disability Rights Movement? 35 Recalling an historic event . 36 The context . 36 Chapter Two: Dis/ability and social change . 39 Turning to New Zealand . 40 Triumphs and challenges: dis/ability in the decades following . 44 The workings of social change . 46 A movement fragmented: . 52 Interlude: Capturing lived experience . 56 Chapter Three: Stories of disconnect . 60 Mapping dis/ability and separation: . 62 Constructing boundaries: separation in action . 63 Understanding community . 66 The creation of claimed community. 67 Historical patterns . 69 The protectionist ghetto . 70 Shifting the focus . 72 Interlude: Singing the praises of leadership development? 75 Chapter Four: Turning to leadership . 78 Leadership studies . 78 Cultural framings of leadership . 80 What constitutes a leader? 82 Turning to leadership development . 83 Tales of leadership development . 85 — ‘Choosing’ leaders— . 85 —Financing leadership endeavours— . 86 —Financial expectations— . 88 —Behind the veneer: When image matters— . 90 —The clashing of paradigms— . 91 —“At the edge of vulnerability”— . 96 —When chaos ensues—. 99 —Impacts, checks and balances— . 106 Leadership reconsidered . 108 Interlude: Beloved community . 112 One year later: . 113 Chapter Five: Constructing new worlds . 114 Communitas and change . 116 Questions of care . 118 Turning to culture . 119 Building relationships and strengthening connection . 120 The role of Cultural Mentoring . 122 Countering the combative terrain? 123 Discovering what matters . 124 Encountering selves, encountering others . 127 Conclusions . 131
Fusion of Decision Tree and Gaussian Mixture Models for Heterogeneous Data Sets

Current data mining techniques have been developed with great success on homogeneous data. However, few techniques exist for heterogeneous data without further manipulation or consideration of dependencies among the different types of attributes. This paper presents a fusion of C4.5 Decision Tree and Gaussian Mixture Model (GMM) techniques for mixed-attribute data sets. The proposed fusion technique is used to detect anomalies in computer network data. Evaluation experiments were performed on the popular KDDCup 1999 data set using C4.5 Decision Tree, GMM and fusions of C4.5 and GMM. Experimental results showed a better performance for the proposed fusion technique compared to the individual techniques.
Collaborative Vision and Interactive Mosaicing

criteria for collaborative vision applications where a camera user/operator and a computer work together to analyse a scene. An example of how these may be fulfilled is provided in IMP - an interactive mosaicing program. IMP generates mosaics in real-time, interacting with the user to cue camera movement and relay performance in- formation.
Public Economics Gone Wild: Lessons from Venture Capital

A recent article in the Journal of Public Economics has asserted, among other things, that government venture capital funds in Europe have crowded out private venture capital. I explain that the findings in that paper are based on empirical measures that are completely flawed. Moreover, I show with data spanning 13 countries and the years 1989–2011 that government venture capital funds in Europe have not crowded out private venture capital investment. Finally, I draw implications for studying venture capital and public policy for other countries such as India and China.
Oxidative Stress in Cardiovascular Diseases and Obesity: Role of p66Shc and Protein Kinase C

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are a byproduct of the normal metabolism of oxygen and have important roles in cell signalling and homeostasis. An imbalance between ROS production and the cellular antioxidant defence system leads to oxidative stress. Environmental factors and genetic interactions play key roles in oxidative stress mediated pathologies. In this paper, we focus on cardiovascular diseases and obesity, disorders strongly related to each other; in which oxidative stress plays a fundamental role. We provide evidence of the key role played by p66Shc protein and protein kinase C (PKC) in these pathologies by their intracellular regulation of redox balance and oxidative stress levels. Additionally, we discuss possible therapeutic strategies aimed at attenuating the oxidative damage in these diseases.
Emotional maturity of adolescents from orphanages, single parent families and intact families: A comparative study

The present study assessed and compared the emotional maturity of adolescents in orphanages, single parent families and intact families. The sample comprised of 300 respondents in the age group of 14-16 years, from the four selected cities of Punjab (Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, and Hoshiarpur). 100 school going adolescents were picked from the selected orphanages and 100 adolescents were selected under both single parent families and intact families from the government schools. The sample was equally distributed across both the genders (50 each). Emotional maturity of adolescents was assessed by administering Emotional Maturity Scale. The study revealed that overall, more numbers of orphans were found emotionally immature. Adolescents living with intact families were significantly more emotionally progressed, socially adjusted, independent and overall analysis also showed that they were more emotionally mature. In order to cultivate emotional maturity of adolescents, parents or care takers should try to become a good and effective listener, avoid comparisons, teach the problem solving skills and model a good behavior in front of adolescents.
Role of the Basic, Proline-rich Region of Dynamin in Src Homology 3 Domain Binding and Endocytosis*

The GTPase dynamin has been implicated in the regulation of the scission of coated and noncoated pits during the early stages of endocytosis. Various macromolecules including microtubules, acidic phospholipids, and Src homology 3 (SH3) domains have been shown to interact with the basic, proline-rich region of dynamin and act as effectors of its GTPase activity. The interaction of dynamin with SH3 domain-containing proteins is of particular interest since SH3 domains are known to mediate protein-protein interactions in signal transducing complexes. In this study, we have systematically defined three distinct SH3 binding regions within the dynamin proline-rich C terminus. These binding regions conform to either the Class I or II SH3 binding consensus sequence, and their location coincides with a region previously shown to be important in the colocalization of dynamin with clathrin-coated pits. Two of these SH3 binding regions are well conserved among four dynamin isoforms, and we show that the overall binding pattern for SH3 domains is comparable among the isoforms. We also demonstrate that neither transferrin nor platelet-derived growth factor receptor uptake is restored upon removal of the basic, proline-rich region in a dominant negative dynamin GTP binding mutant. Together with earlier evidence from our laboratory, these findings suggest that SH3 domains may serve to target dynamin to coated pits and are not the direct targets of dominant inhibitory mutants of dynamin.
Dramaturgical performances and work-leisure dynamics in rural-to-urban domestic migrations

ABSTRACT Situated against the backdrop of the dramatic socio-economic transformation of the Chinese society that propelled mass rural-to-urban migrations, this study focused on a group of female migrant workers who worked in the city as paid live-in-caregivers. The research explored how their work and leisure lives were related to their self-perceptions, self-expressions and social interactions. A total of 18 in-depth semi-structured interviews with female migrant workers who had moved from rural areas of China to the capital city of Beijing and worked as home caregivers were conducted. By adopting Goffman’s front stage and back stage model and bridging the literature in the fields of migration, caregiving, and leisure, the study examined the experiences and personal meanings of being a migrant caregiver and the strategies and practices migrant caregivers used to present and assert themselves in the everyday life of migration.
Rate equation model of phototransduction into the membranous disks of mouse rod cells

A theoretical model was developed to investigate the rod phototransduction process in the mouse. In particular, we explored the biochemical reactions of several chemical components that contribute to the signaling process into/around the membranous disks in the outer segments of the rod cells. We constructed a rate equation model incorporating the molecular crowding effects of rhodopsin according to experimental results, which may hinder the diffusion of molecules on the disk mem- brane. The present model could effectively reproduce and explain the mechanisms of the following phenomena observed in experiments. First, the activations and relaxation of the wild-type mouse rod cell progressed more slowly than those of mutant cells containing half the amount of rhodopsin on the disk membrane. Second, the strong photoactivated state of the cell was sustained for a longer period when the light stimuli were strong. Finally, the lifetime of photoactivation exhibited a logarithmic increase with increasing light strength given exposure to strong light stimuli.
Effects on aggression and the cortisol response following acute stress in the African catfish: differences between day and night

Recently, we established an inhibitory avoidance paradigm in Tupfel Long-Fin (TL) zebrafish. Here, we compared task-performance of TL fish and fish from the AB strain; another widely used strain and shown to differ genetically and behaviourally from TL fish. Whole-body cortisol and telencephalic gene expression related to stress, anxiety and fear were measured before and two hours post-task. Inhibitory avoidance was assessed in a 3-day paradigm: fish learn to avoid swimming from a white to a black compartment where a 3V-shock is given: day 1 (first shock), day 2 (second shock) and day 3 (no shock, sampling). TL fish rapidly learned to avoid the black compartment and showed an increase in avoidance-related spatial behaviour in the white compartment across days. In contrast, AB fish showed no inhibitory avoidance learning. AB fish had higher basal cortisol levels and expression levels of stressaxis related genes than TL fish. TL fish showed post-task learning-related changes in cortisol and gene expression levels, but these responses were not seen in AB fish. We conclude that AB fish show increased cortisol levels and no inhibitory avoidance compared to TL fish. The differential learning responses of these Danio strains may unmask genetically defined risks for stress-related disorders.
Trade and Indeterminacy in a Dynamic General Equilibrium Model

This paper introduces sector-specific externalities in the Heckscher-Ohlin two-country dynamic general equilibrium model to show that indeterminacy of the equilibrium path in the would market can occur. Under certain conditions in terms of factor intensities, there are multiple equilibrium paths from the same initial distribution of capital in the world market, and the distribution of capital in the limit differs among equilibrium paths.
The Impact of Focused Mini Grammar Lessons on Iranian EFL Learners’ Most Frequent Grammatical Errors in Writing

Corrective feedback (CF) is still a controversial issue among researchers. The present study took a new approach and investigated the effect of CF in the form of focused mini-grammar lessons with self-study materials in a group of 24 Iranian EFL learners at an Iranian language institute. The learners were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups; each class consisting of 12 male intermediate students aged between 14 and 17 years participated in the study for two and a half months All the participants produced 200-250 word writing samples in three pre-tests on pre-determined topics based on which their three most recurring grammatical errors were identified. Next, the learners in the experimental group received nine sessions of the treatment on their faulty structures. Both groups took part in three post-tests, and wrote on the same topics the results of which were assessed by two raters. Descriptive statistics revealed improvement of the experimental group; also inferential analysis of the data indicated significant progress resulting from CF contrary to some opposing suggestions in the literature.
New strategies for treatment of pulmonary fibrosis.

Fibrosis is a common response to various insults or injuries to the lung. As such, it comprises a heterogeneous group of diseases whose initiating factors may be quite different, but whose terminal stages have a common theme namely, the progressive accumulation of connective tissue replacing normal functional parenchyma. Recent progress in the understanding of the mechanisms which mediate lung injury and fibrosis should produce more rational and specific therapeutic strategies. However, a consequence of this progress is the increasing recognition of the complexity of the targets which could be susceptible to new therapeutic agents. In this review the pathogenetic mechanisms relevant to pulmonary fibrosis will be summarised and highlighted, with more detailed discussion reserved for the possible points of therapeutic attack. More detailed reviews of mechanisms and aetiological factors have been presented previously. '`8
Using Scaffolding to Examine The Development of Metacognitive Monitoring and Control

ii Acknowledgments . iv Vita . vi List of Tables . ix List of Figures . x Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 Chapter 2: Overview of the Experiments . 20 Chapter 3: Malleability of Metacognitive Monitoring and Control In Young Children . 24 Chapter 4: Independence of Metacognitive Monitoring and Control . 43 Chapter 5: Effects of Feedback and Task Experience on Metacognition . 62 Chapter 6: Transfer of Strategy Learning . 77 Chapter 7: General Discussion . 85 References . 96 Appendix: Tables and Figures . 107
Virulent Clones of Klebsiella pneumoniae: Identification and Evolutionary Scenario Based on Genomic and Phenotypic Characterization

Klebsiella pneumoniae is found in the environment and as a harmless commensal, but is also a frequent nosocomial pathogen (causing urinary, respiratory and blood infections) and the agent of specific human infections including Friedländer's pneumonia, rhinoscleroma and the emerging disease pyogenic liver abscess (PLA). The identification and precise definition of virulent clones, i.e. groups of strains with a single ancestor that are associated with particular infections, is critical to understand the evolution of pathogenicity from commensalism and for a better control of infections. We analyzed 235 K. pneumoniae isolates of diverse environmental and clinical origins by multilocus sequence typing, virulence gene content, biochemical and capsular profiling and virulence to mice. Phylogenetic analysis of housekeeping genes clearly defined clones that differ sharply by their clinical source and biological features. First, two clones comprising isolates of capsular type K1, clone CC23K1 and clone CC82K1, were strongly associated with PLA and respiratory infection, respectively. Second, only one of the two major disclosed K2 clones was highly virulent to mice. Third, strains associated with the human infections ozena and rhinoscleroma each corresponded to one monomorphic clone. Therefore, K. pneumoniae subsp. ozaenae and K. pneumoniae subsp. rhinoscleromatis should be regarded as virulent clones derived from K. pneumoniae. The lack of strict association of virulent capsular types with clones was explained by horizontal transfer of the cps operon, responsible for the synthesis of the capsular polysaccharide. Finally, the reduction of metabolic versatility observed in clones Rhinoscleromatis, Ozaenae and CC82K1 indicates an evolutionary process of specialization to a pathogenic lifestyle. In contrast, clone CC23K1 remains metabolically versatile, suggesting recent acquisition of invasive potential. In conclusion, our results reveal the existence of important virulent clones associated with specific infections and provide an evolutionary framework for research into the links between clones, virulence and other genomic features in K. pneumoniae.
What Goes Up Must Come Down? House Price Dynamics in the United States

This paper estimates the evolution of equilibrium real home prices in the United States and finds that despite recent declines, single-family homes remained 8 to 20 percent overvalued as of the first quarter of 2008. In the short run, the gap between actual and equilibrium prices does not exert powerful influence over price dynamics. Instead, that dynamics is driven by the inventory-to-sales ratio and by foreclosure starts in a highly inertial relationship. Taken together, this implies that price declines are likely to continue, including past the point where overvaluation is eliminated. The paper also finds that from the early 1990s onwards changes in regional home prices have been more synchronized than before, and that the recent movements in the average price index have reflected a nationwide housing boom, followed by a nationwide housing bust.
Realistic spatial sampling for MEG beamformer images

The spatial resolution achievable using magnetoencephalography (MEG) beamformer techniques is inhomogeneous across the brain and is related directly to the amplitude of the underlying electrical sources [Barnes and Hillebrand, Hum Brain Mapp 2003;18:1–12; Gross et al., Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2001;98:694–699; Van Veen et al., IEEE Trans Biomed Eng 1997;44:867–860; Vrba and Robinson, Proc 12th Int Conf Biomagn 2001]. We set out to examine what an adequate level of spatial sampling of the brain volume is in a realistic situation, and what implications these inhomogeneities have for region‐of‐interest analysis. As a basis for these calculations, we used a simple retinotopic mapping experiment where stimuli were 17‐Hz reversing gratings presented in either left or right visual hemifield. Beamformer weights were calculated based on the covariance of the MEG data in a 0–80 Hz bandwidth. We then estimated volumetric full‐width half‐maximum (FWHM) maps at a range of sampling levels. We show that approximately 10% of the 1 mm cubic voxels in the occipital volume have a FWHM smoothness of <5 mm, and 80% <10 mm in three subjects. This was despite relatively low mean signal‐to‐noise ratios (SNR) values of 1.5. We demonstrate how visualization of these FWHM maps can be used to avoid some of the pitfalls implicit in beamformer region‐of‐interest analysis. Hum. Brain Mapping 23:120–127, 2004. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Brief Historical Background Pupil Dilation Reflects the Creation and Retrieval of Memories

The declarative-memory system is often hypothesized to encompass two broad classes of memories, those that help us understand meanings and concepts (semantic memory) and those that help us remember everyday events and experiences. Tulving (1983) famously coined the term " episodic memory " to describe these latter memories, and researchers (e.g., Ebbinghaus, 1885/1962) have long investigated the structures and processes that support their successful encoding and retrieval. Not all episodic memories are created equal; they range from highly detailed recollections (e.g., " flashbulb " memories) to vague feelings of knowing (e.g., when you see someone who looks familiar in the grocery store but you cannot tell why he is familiar). All episodic memories, however, require neural processes—allocation of attention and other cog-nitive resources—during both encoding and retrieval. On-line measures of neural activity such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), event-related potentials (ERP), or single-unit recording can be used to investigate the demands that encoding and retrieval place on the cognitive system. These methods, however, can be expensive and time consuming and have inherent limitations (as does any single approach or measure). Thus, researchers have begun to (re)discover pupillome-try, a cheap, efficient method to investigate cognitive effort. Interest in the pupillary reflex has been around for a long time; Loewenfeld (1958), for instance, cites Fontana (1765) as the earliest documentation of pupil dilation in the absence of changes in illumination (then known as " paradoxical pupil dilation "). Psychologists first began using such pupillary reflexes to systematically index mental activity in the 1960s. For example, Hess and colleagues reported that observers' pupils dilated in response to positively valenced images, political statements consistent with their beliefs, and sexually Based on this work, Hess concluded that the component of the pupil reflex reflecting mental activity indexed motivation, interest, and " emotionality " (Hess, 1965, p. 46). Hess is also credited with triggering long-lasting interest in the pupillary reflex as an index of cognitive demand when he noted that, during mental arithmetic, pupil diameters were larger during Abstract It has long been known that pupils—the apertures that allow light into the eyes—dilate and constrict not only in response to changes in ambient light but also in response to emotional changes and arousing stimuli (e.g., Fontana, 1765). Charles Darwin (1872) related changes in pupil diameter to fear and other " emotions " in animals. For decades, pupillometry has been used to study cognitive processing across …