Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The role of citizen participation and action research principles in Main Street revitalization

This article examines the use of citizen participation techniques during the planning process for neighborhood revitalization in the Village of Depew which is an industrial suburb of Buffalo, New York. The article focuses on how action research principles can inform and enhance traditional approaches to citizen participation. In particular, we discuss our role as university-based consultants in the local planning process and how drawing from action research principles helped us remain focused on advocating for broad-based citizen participation. Our analysis was based on the application of action research principles and participant observation techniques. During the time that each of us was involved in the planning process for Depew's neighborhood revitalization, reflexive field notes and other data were collected. The article critiques how citizen participation was used to plan for neighborhood revitalization in Depew, and discusses the degree to which action research principles can be applied to future citizen participation efforts.
On OFDM Ranging Accuracy in Multipath Channels

Wireless networks with ranging and localization capabilities enable new applications. The performance of wireless ranging depends on both the transmission technique and the propagation channel. Understanding such dependence is crucial to the design of high-accuracy ranging algorithms. In this paper, we derive the performance bounds for orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) ranging in multipath channels based on Fisher information analysis. In particular, we determine the equivalent Fisher information for ranging and quantify the effects of signal and channel parameters on the OFDM ranging accuracy. We also illustrate the ranging accuracy for different signal and channel parameters through numerical examples.
Outcomes of exposure to workplace bullying: A meta-analytic review

Abstract This paper reports results from two meta-analyses of the potential individual-level outcomes of exposure to workplace bullying. After introducing a theoretical framework for the possible relationships between bullying and outcomes, Study 1 summarizes 137 cross-sectional effect sizes from 66 independent samples (N=77,721). The findings show that exposure to bullying is associated with both job-related and health- and well-being-related outcomes, such as mental and physical health problems, symptoms of post-traumatic stress, burnout, increased intentions to leave, and reduced job satisfaction and organizational commitment. Non-significant or weak associations were established for absenteeism, performance, self-perceptions, and sleep. Study 2 examines longitudinal relationships between bullying and mental health and absenteeism, respectively. Based on prospective associations from 13 samples (N=62,916), workplace bullying influenced mental health problems over time, while baseline mental health problems were associated with a similar increased risk of subsequent reports of exposure to bullying. The long-term effect of exposure to bullying on absenteeism was rather weak. To summarize, the two meta-analyses provide robust evidence for the detrimental effects of workplace bullying that are in line with the theoretical framework presented. The findings have implications for the development of strategies against bullying. Directions for future research are discussed.
A general model of DPA attacks to precharged busses in symmetric-key cryptographic algorithms

In this paper, a model of the bus power consumption able to predict the results of a multi-bit differential power attack (DPA) in symmetric-key cryptographic algorithm (e.g. AES, DES) is developed. The analytical results represent a theoretical basis to better understand the vulnerability to DPA attacks of cryptographic VLSI circuits. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this is the first paper that quantitatively evaluates the fundamental parameters that determine the effectiveness of DPA attacks to symmetric-key algorithms. The results are validated by means of SPICE simulations on the address bus of a MIPS32 architecture in a 0.18-mum CMOS technology, with the MIPS32 being modeled by an in-house cycle-accurate simulator.
Reflective learning journals: From concept to practice

Reflective learning journals are recognized as a significant tool in promoting active learning among nursing students. Essentially, nurse educators strive to encourage students to think about past experiences, current situations, and expected outcomes of their actions so that they can explain what they do in the clinical setting and why. In other words, nurse educators seek to promote professional practice that is reflective rather than routine. The purposes in this paper are to discuss the application of two models of reflection to a set of reflective learning journals and to offer some recommendations for educators, researchers, and students. Using a three stage model of reflection (Scanlon & Chernomas, 1997), 52 nursing students explored managerial concepts. The major findings indicated that students may be categorized, according to Kember et al. (1999), as nonreflectors (i.e., lack evidence of deliberate appraisal), reflectors (i.e., demonstrate insight through analysis, discrimination, and evaluation), and critical reflectors (i.e., indicate a transformation from initial perspective).
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KEPUASAN KERJA DAN KOMITMEN ORGANISASI DENGAN INTENSI TURNOVER PADA GURU

Abstract This study aimed to test wheter the relationship between work satisfaction and organizational commitment with the Turnover intention of the teachers. There are two independent variables and one dependent variable: (1) Work Satisfaction, (2) Organizational Commitment, and (3) Turnover Intention. This research uses the scales of Work Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Turnover Intention which is designed to measure the Work Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, and Turnover Intention. This research uses the quantitative method. The samples used in this research are 48 part-time teachers in the organization of PGRI 10 Junior High School Candi, Sidoarjo. The data are analyzed using Double Regression technique with the IBM SPSS Statistics 20 program. The research result shows that there is a significant relation between Work Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment with Turnover Intention. Work Satisfaction has a negative significant relationship with Turnover Intention and Organizational Commitment does not have any significant relationships with the Turnover Intention since the significance result is (p) 0,545 which means P value > 0,05 so it is considered that it does not have any significant relationships with the Turnover Intention. Keywords: Work Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, Turnover Intention. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan antara Kepuasan Kerja dan Komitmen Organisasi dengan Intensi Turnover pada Guru. Terdapat dua variabel bebas dan satu variabel terikat yaitu : (1) Kepuasan Kerja, (2) Komitmen Organisasi, dan (3) Intensi Turnover. Penelitian ini menggunakan skala Kepuasan Kerja, Komitmen Organisasi, dan Intensi Turnover yang disusun guna mengukur Kepuasan Kerja, Komitmen Organisasi, dan Intensi Turnover. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penilitian ini ialah 48 guru tidak tetap di SMP PGRI 10 Candi, Sidoarjo data dianalisis menggunakan teknik Regresi Berganda dengan program IBM SPSS Statistics 20. Hasil dari penilitian ini menunjukkan adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara Kepuasan Kerja dan Komitmen Organisasi dengan Intensi Turnover, Kepuasan kerja memiliki hubungan yang signifikan dan negatif dengan Intensi Turnover selanjutnya Komitmen organisasi tidak berhubungan signifikan dengan Intensi Turnover karena hasil signifikansi (p) 0,545 berarti P value > 0,05 sehingga dinyatakan tidak berhubungan signifikan dengan Intensi Turnover. Kata kunci: Kepuasan Kerja, Komitmen Organisasi, Intensi Turnover
Energy-Spectrum Efficiency Tradeoff for Video Streaming over Mobile Ad Hoc Networks

In this work, we investigate the properties of energy-efficiency (EE) and spectrum-efficiency (SE) for video streaming over mobile ad hoc networks by developing an energy-spectrum-aware scheduling (ESAS) scheme. To describe a practical mobile scenario, we use a random walk mobility model, in which each node can choose its mobility direction and velocity randomly and independently. Through rigorous analysis and extensive simulations, we demonstrate that the node mobility is beneficial to EE but not to SE. The contributions of this work are twofold: 1) We propose an ESAS scheme with a dynamic transmission range, which significantly outperforms the previous minimum-distortion video scheduling in terms of joint EE and SE performance; 2) We derive an achievable EE-SE tradeoff range and a tight upper/lower bound with respect to energy-spectrum efficiency index for various node velocities. We believe that this work helps to shed insights on the fundamental design guidelines on building an energy and spectrum efficient mobile video transmission system.
Sociolinguistic behavior in a Detroit inner-city black neighborhood

ABSTRACT The integration of 66 black Detroit inner-city residents (33 males and 33 females) into their neighborhood is measured quantitatively by a Vernacular Culture Index (VCI) constructed from the respondents' responses to 10 statements, each with values ranging from 1 to 4. The speech behaviors of these respondents with respect to variants of six linguistic variables (each with a black English [BE] and a colloquial Standard English variant) are quantified and the statistical relationships between the VCI scores and linguistic behavior are determined. The results of the study reveal that respondents in the older age groups (40–59, 60+) are more likely to choose BE variants than respondents in the younger age groups (18–25, 26–39), and that there are consistent statistically significant correlations between high scores on the VCI and the choice of BE variants of the linguistic variables. This is taken to support the proposal that the Social Network Theory approach, of which the VCI concept is a part, is capable of explaining intracommunity linguistic variation in socioeconomically homogeneous areas such as the black community studied. (Sociolinguistics, sociolinguistic theory, black English)
Designing a Desktop Virtual Reality-based Learning Environment with Emotional Consideration

Many studies related to the use of virtual reality in education are focused on the cognitive aspects with little consideration given to the emotional domain. Thus, this study aims to identify the salient linkages between learners’ emotions and design elements of a desktop virtual reality-based learning environment by employing Kansei Engineering concepts. A courseware related to the teaching of road safety skills to young learners was designed and developed to be used as a case for the study. Ten specimens of the courseware, which highlights different design elements, were presented to 90 students from three randomly selected secondary schools. They were required to rate their feelings towards the specimens using the provided checklist that consists of 30 words related to emotions. The gathered data were then analysed using Principal Component Analysis and Partial Least Squares analysis. The results revealed that the most influential design elements in inducing positive emotions are environment richness and coaching. Ultimately, the uncovered linkages could be used to inform future design of emotionally sound desktop VR-learning environments.
Infant birthweight and risk of childhood cancer: international population-based case control studies of 40 000 cases.

BACKGROUND High birthweight is an established risk factor for childhood leukaemia. Its association with other childhood cancers is less clear, with studies hampered by low case numbers. METHODS We used two large independent datasets to explore risk associations between birthweight and all subtypes of childhood cancer. Data for 16 554 cases and 53 716 controls were obtained by linkage of birth to cancer registration records across five US states, and 23 772 cases and 33 206 controls were obtained from the UK National Registry of Childhood Tumours. US, but not UK, data were adjusted for gestational age, birth order, plurality, and maternal age and race/ethnicity. RESULTS Risk associations were found between birthweight and several childhood cancers, with strikingly similar results between datasets. Total cancer risk increased linearly with each 0.5 kg increase in birthweight in both the US [odds ratio 1.06 (95% confidence interval 1.04, 1.08)] and UK [1.06 (1.05, 1.08)] datasets. Risk was strongest for leukaemia [USA: 1.10 (1.06, 1.13), UK: 1.07 (1.04, 1.10)], tumours of the central nervous system [USA: 1.05 (1.01, 1.08), UK: 1.07 (1.04, 1.10)], renal tumours [USA: 1.17 (1.10, 1.24), UK: 1.12 (1.06, 1.19)] and soft tissue sarcomas [USA: 1.12 (1.05, 1.20), UK: 1.07 (1.00, 1.13)]. In contrast, increasing birthweight decreased the risk of hepatic tumours [USA: 0.77 (0.69, 0.85), UK: 0.79 (0.71, 0.89) per 0.5 kg increase]. Associations were also observed between high birthweight and risk of neuroblastoma, lymphomas, germ cell tumours and malignant melanomas. For some cancer subtypes, risk associations with birthweight were non-linear. We observed no association between birthweight and risk of retinoblastoma or bone tumours. CONCLUSIONS Approximately half of all childhood cancers exhibit associations with birthweight. The apparent independence from other factors indicates the importance of intrauterine growth regulation in the aetiology of these diseases.
The development of executive function in childhood

The experiments in this thesis explored the development of executive function in 5- to 11-year-old children. Developmentally-appropriate versions of the task-switching paradigm, go/no-go task and self-ordered pointing test were used to measure shifting, inhibition and working memory respectively. These executive skills were examined independently and within-task experimental manipulations were used to explore both the executive and non-executive processes that influenced children’s performance. These allowed the investigation of not only when, but also how executive function develops. It was found that shifting development, as measured by the task-switching paradigm was highly influenced by the specific tasks switched between and the conflict created by the overlap of the tasks, as well as by previous task experience. Working memory for pictures was also influenced by previous experience and task difficulty, however the predicted relationship between memory for nameable objects and language ability was not found. Inhibition on the go/no-go paradigm appeared to be driven by an improvement in the efficiency of response inhibition enabling older children to inhibit a response at an earlier stage during the movement. Shifting, inhibition and working memory all showed developmental improvements during mid-childhood, demonstrating the protracted development of executive function. Shifting and working memory showed a similar pattern of development whereas inhibition reached a stable level of performance at an earlier age. There were no correlations between the three executive skills studied in this thesis, supporting the fractionation of executive function.
The Dutch National Living Donor Kidney Exchange Program

The wait time for deceased‐donor kidney transplantation has increased to 4–5 years in the Netherlands. Strategies to expand the donor pool include a living donor kidney exchange program. This makes it possible that patients who cannot directly receive a kidney from their intended living donor, due to ABO blood type incompatibility or a positive cross match, exchange donors in order to receive a compatible kidney. All Dutch kidney transplantation centers agreed on a common protocol. An independent organization is responsible for the allocation, cross matches are centrally performed and exchange takes place on an anonymous basis. Donors travel to the recipient centers. Surgical procedures are scheduled simultaneously. Sixty pairs participated within 1 year. For 9 of 29 ABO blood type incompatible and 17 of 31 cross match positive combinations, a compatible pair was found. Five times a cross match positive couple was matched to a blood type incompatible one, where the recipients were of blood type O. The living donor kidney exchange program is a successful approach that does not harm any of the candidates on the deceased donor kidney waitlist. For optimal results, both ABO blood type incompatible and cross match positive pairs should participate.
Infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)‐producing K. pneumoniae in solid organ transplantation

Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase (KPC)‐producing K. pneumoniae is spreading globally and represents a challenge in infection control and treatment. Solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients are especially at risk for infection by multidrug‐resistant bacteria, and little is known about infection with KPC‐producing organisms in this setting. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical and microbiologic aspects of KPC‐producing K. pneumoniae infections in SOT recipients. A KPC‐2‐producing K. pneumoniae outbreak was identified in a public teaching tertiary care hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, in June 2009. During the outbreak, cases of KPC‐2‐producing K. pneumoniae infection in SOT recipients occurred between July 2009 and February 2010; these cases were retrospectively reviewed. Overall, 12 episodes of infection with KPC‐producing K. pneumoniae occurred in 2 heart, 4 liver, and 6 kidney transplant recipients with incidence rates of 16.7%, 12.9%, and 26.3% in heart, liver, and kidney transplantation, respectively. Infection occurred at a median time of 20 days after transplantation. Primary infection sites were as follows: 4 urinary tract infections, 4 bloodstream infections, 2 pneumonias, and 2 surgical site infections. All patients except one had received antibiotics in the last 30 days, mostly piperacillin‐tazobactam or glycopeptides. All strains exhibited susceptibility to amikacin and gentamicin. Patients were treated with tigecycline plus polymyxin B (3 cases), polymyxin B plus carbapenem (3 cases), polymyxin B alone (3 cases), or tigecycline plus imipenem (1 case). In 2 cases, patients received only carbapenem, and death occurred before the final culture result. The overall 30‐day mortality rate was 42%. In this series of KPC‐producing K. pneumoniae infection in SOT recipients, the infection occurrence was high during an institutional outbreak and was potentially life threatening.
PENGARUH GAYA BELAJAR VISUAL, AUDITORIAL, DAN KINESTETIK TERHADAP PRESTASI BELAJAR SISWA

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan pengaruh gaya belajar visual, auditorial, dan kinestetik terhadap prestasi belajar siswa pada Jurusan Bangunan SMK Negeri 5 Kupang. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan angket dan dokumentasi. Populasi berjumlah 133 orang dan sampel berjumlah 100 orang yang ditentukan dengan teknik proportionate stratisfied random sampling. Uji hipotesis dilakukan dengan analisis regresi linear berganda dan sederhana dengan taraf signifikansi 0,05. Hasil penelitian sebagai berikut. Pertama, terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan gaya belajar visual, auditorial, dan kinestetik terhadap prestasi belajar. Kedua, terdapat pengaruh signifikan gaya belajar visual terhadap prestasi belajar. Ketiga, terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan gaya belajar auditorial terhadap prestasi belajar. Keempat, terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan gaya belajar kinestetik terhadap prestasi belajar. Kelima, hasil uji determinasi menunjukkan sumbangan relatif gaya belajar visual, auditorial, dan kinestetik terhadap prestasi belajar siswa sebesar 34,8%. Sumbangan relatif masing-masing terhadap prestasi belajar, yakni: gaya belajar visual 26,4%, gaya belajar auditorial 24,2%, dan gaya belajar kinestetik 26,2%.
Synthetic Lethal Phenotypes Caused by Mutations Affecting Chromosome Partitioning in Bacillus subtilis

ABSTRACT We investigated the genetic interactions between mutations affecting chromosome structure and partitioning in Bacillus subtilis. Loss-of-function mutations in spoIIIE(encoding a putative DNA translocase) and smc (involved in chromosome structure and partitioning) caused a synthetic lethal phenotype. We constructed a conditional mutation in smc and found that many of the spoIIIE smc double-mutant cells had a chromosome bisected by a division septum. The growth defect of the double mutant was exacerbated by a null mutation in the chromosome partitioning gene spo0J. These results suggest that mutants defective in nucleoid structure are unable to move chromosomes out of the way of the invaginating septum and that SpoIIIE is involved in repositioning these bisected chromosomes during vegetative growth.
Analysis and modeling of layout scaling in silicon integrated stacked transformers

The analysis and modeling of monolithic stacked transformers fabricated in a high-speed silicon bipolar technology is addressed. On-wafer experimental measurements are employed to investigate the effect of layout scaling on transformer performance parameters (i.e., self-resonance frequency, magnetic coupling coefficient, and insertion loss). Based on this analysis, a wideband lumped model is developed, whose parameters are related to layout and technological data through closed-form expressions. Model accuracy is demonstrated by comparing simulated and measured S-parameters, coil inductance, magnetic coupling coefficient, and maximum available gain of several transformers with scaled layout geometry. The self-resonance frequency is also employed as a figure-of-merit to demonstrate model accuracy at very high frequency.
A Matching Hypothesis for the Activity Level of Actions Involved in Attitude–Behavior Consistency

Two studies examined a matching hypothesis: Attitudes predict behaviors better when they both involve the same rather than different levels of attitude-relevant action activity. In Study 1, participants listed actions they might take toward gay men and immediately reported their attitudes. One to two weeks later, their reported attitudes were more predictive of behaviors that matched than mismatched the activity level of their listed actions. In Study 2, participants were randomly assigned to make decisions about either active or passive actions toward gay men just before they reported their attitudes. One to two weeks later, their reported attitudes better predicted behaviors that matched than mismatched the type of attitude-relevant action that had been made salient. The results support the importance to attitude–behavior consistency of matching attitude-relevant actions and behavioral measures on activity level, and the utility of considering both positivity and activity level in studies of attitude–behavior consistency.
Current issues in special needs: Special education in the last twenty years: have things really got better?

Peter Farrell, Professor of Special Needs and Educational Psychology in the Faculty of Education, University of Manchester, addresses three key themes related to the education of pupils with special educational needs: the role of categories in special education; the impact of legislation on assessment procedures; and developments in inclusive education. His considered view is that progress towards more inclusive practice and an enhanced role for parents have brought about positive developments. He is more cautious about the impact of the revised Code of Practice, which, he suggests, perpetuates some of the procedural and bureaucratic burdens associated with the past.