Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Journal of Mechanics of Materials and Structures WRINKLED MEMBRANES PART I : EXPERIMENTS

This paper presents a detailed experimental study of the evolution and shape of reversible corrugations, or wrinkles, in initially flat, linear-elastic and isotropic thin foils subject to in-plane loads. Two sets of experiments were carried out, on a rectangular membrane under simple shear and on a square membrane subjected to two pairs of equal and opposite diagonal forces at the corners. Salient findings are that: the wrinkle profile is generally well approximated by a half sine wave in the longitudinal direction, with constant or linearly-varying transverse wavelength; sudden changes in the shape of the membrane, accompanied by changes in the number of wrinkles, occur in both cases; in the sheared membrane the wrinkle pattern remains essentially unchanged for increasing shear displacement, whereas in the square membrane a large diagonal wrinkle appears when the corner load ratio is around 3.
Asymptotic properties of two time-scale stochastic approximation algorithms with constant step sizes

Asymptotic properties of two time-scale stochastic approximation algorithms with constant step sizes are analyzed in this paper. The analysis is carried out for the algorithms with additive noise, as well as for the algorithms with non-additive noise. The algorithms with additive noise are considered for the case where the noise id state-dependent and admits the decomposition as a sum of a martingale difference sequence and a telescoping sequence. The algorithms with non-additive noise are analyzed for the case where the noise satisfies uniform or strong mixing conditions, as well as for the case where the noise is a Markov chain controlled by the algorithm states.
How Does Culture Influence Conflict Resolution? A Dynamic Constructive Analysis

Psychologists have taken several approaches to modeling how culture influences the ways individuals negotiate interpersonal conflict. Most common has been the approach of searching for cultural traits, general, stable value-orientations that predict a variety of culturally typical conflict resolution behaviors. Increasingly researchers have adopted a constructivist approach of locating the nexus of cultural influence in the knowledge structures that guide negotiators' judgments and decisions. In this paper, we advocate extending the constructivist approach by incorporating principles from social cognition research on knowledge activation. We develop dynamic constructivist hypotheses about how the influence of culture on negotiation is moderated by stimulus or task that the conflict presents, the social context in with the negotiator is embedded, and the negotiator/perceiver's epistemic state.
Psychological Well-Being and Internet Addiction among University Students.

The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between Internet addiction and psychological wellbeing. Participants were 479 university students who completed a questionnaire package that included the Online Cognition Scale and the Scales of Psychological Well-Being. The relationships between Internet addiction and psychological well-being were examined using correlation and multiple regression analysis. According to results, psychological well-being was predicted negatively by diminished impulse control, loneliness/depression, social comfort, and distraction. Students with higher levels of Internet addiction are more likely to be low in psychological well-being. The results indicated that psychological well-being was affected by Internet addiction negatively; and provided a better understanding on the relationship between psychological well-being and Internet addiction.
Hunting Increases Phosphorylation of Calcium/Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase Type II in Adult Barn Owls

Juvenile barn owls readily adapt to prismatic spectacles, whereas adult owls living under standard aviary conditions do not. We previously demonstrated that phosphorylation of the cyclic-AMP response element-binding protein (CREB) provides a readout of the instructive signals that guide plasticity in juveniles. Here we investigated phosphorylation of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (pCaMKII) in both juveniles and adults. In contrast to CREB, we found no differences in pCaMKII expression between prism-wearing and control juveniles within the external nucleus of the inferior colliculus (ICX), the major site of plasticity. For prism-wearing adults that hunted live mice and are capable of adaptation, expression of pCaMKII was increased relative to prism-wearing adults that fed passively on dead mice and are not capable of adaptation. This effect did not bear the hallmarks of instructive information: it was not localized to rostral ICX and did not exhibit a patchy distribution reflecting discrete bimodal stimuli. These data are consistent with a role for CaMKII as a permissive rather than an instructive factor. In addition, the paucity of pCaMKII expression in passively fed adults suggests that the permissive default setting is “off” in adults.
Alternative Central Bank Credit Policies for Liquidity Provision in a Model of Payments

I explore alternative credit policies in a theoretical model where (i) money is necessary as a means of payment, (ii) there is a shortage of liquidity that a central bank addresses through the extension of credit, (iii) money is necessary to repay debts, and (iv) the incentives to default are explicit and contingent on the credit policy designed. Using a mechanism design approach, I compare a credit policy of charging an interest rate on credit with that of requiring the posting of collateral. I find that the pricing policy can implement good allocations while the collateral policy cannot whenever collateral bears an opportunity cost.
A study on generational differences in work values and person-organization fit and its effect on turnover intention of Generation Y in India

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an insight into differences in work values and Person–Organisation (P–O) fit of Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y in India and to understand the relationship between (P–O) fit values and turnover intention of Generation Y employees. Design/methodology/approach The work values were measured using an adapted version of Lyons Work Values scale. The generational differences in work values and P–O fit were studied using multivariate analysis of variance and relationship between P–O fit values and turnover intention of Gen Y employees was studied using polynomial regression and response surface methodology. Findings Significant differences in work values were observed between Generation Y and older generations. Generation Y also reported significantly higher discrepancy in P–O fit values than Generation X and Baby Boomers. This had an effect on their turnover intention. Research limitations/implications A cross-sectional design was used to study the generational differences in work values where the generation effects may have been confounded with age effects. Practical implications The differences in work values and P–O fit values of Generation Y and older generations provide input into designing organisation systems and structures more suitable for younger generations to manage the high turnover among Generation Y in India. Originality/value This is one of the first studies on generational differences in work values and P–O fit in the Indian context. It is also one of the first to investigate relationship between P–O fit and turnover intention of Generation Y in India.
A Numerical Approach for Defining Basic Color Terms and Color Category Best Exemplars

A new method is presented for the identification of basic color terms (BCTs) from a language’s color-naming data. A function is defined to measure how well a term is understood in a communicating population. A threshold value is then constructed for this function to separate basic terms from other terms. Also, a new mathematical method is proposed and analyzed for determining the best exemplar associated with a basic color term. Using data from 110 societies provided by the World Color Survey, comparisons are made between our methods and other known studies. The comparisons suggest a new definition of “basicness” which mostly agrees with the typical definition due to Kay and colleagues (B. Berlin, T. Regier, and other colleagues) found in the color categorization literature, but which has the advantage of not relying on syntactic or semantic features of languages or color lexicons, and therefore permits a methodology that is generalizable to other category domains for which a construct of “basicness” plays a role. Cognitive psychology theory suggests that humans conceptualize worldly objects using relational frameworks that resemble hierarchical models of classification. These intuitive and compelling hierarchies provide nested ways of classifying and organizing things in the world according to varying levels of specificity. Examples of different relational hierarchy levels are: superordinate 1 MBS TECHNICAL REPORT 16-02
Developing Entrepreneurial Spirit Based on Local Wisdom

The purpose of this paper is to explore of entrepreneurial spirit development at the Pesantren (Islamic Boarding School) Sunan Drajat which led by Kyai Abdul Ghofur in local setting one of Islamic propagator legends in Indonesia, Sunan Drajat. The research method used ethnography approach. The techniques of collecting data used were participant observation, interview and focus group discussion. Techniques of analyzing data used were content analysis of interview, domain analysis, taxonomy analysis, component analysis and finding culture themes. The findings are entrepreneurial spirit development at the Pesantren Sunan Drajat has been inspired by catur piwulang philosophy as the core in giving spirit to the students and local communities. The entrepreneurial spirit development has produced a distinctive model in preparing Islamic entrepreneur generations for the future. As practical implication, the findings can be used as reference to develop entrepreneurial development especially at pesantren in Indonesia. The model also can be used to motivate another pesantren to develop an institution through the local economic based activities to become autonomous institution and not depend on other parties. Originality of this research is to reveal the leadership role and local wisdom in developing entrepreneurial spirit at the Pesantren Sunan Drajat and the community surrounding.
Water masses and biogeography of picoeukaryote assemblages in a cold hydrographically complex system

We investigated the influence of geographic distance, environmental variables, and water mass origin on picoeukaryote (phytoplankton and other protists <3 µm) assemblages to assess the presence of biogeographic patterns. The study region was an area of converging Arctic and Atlantic currents where several distinct water masses were overlain and intersecting. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) profiles of assemblages revealed 42 distinct band types overall, with minimum richness (8 band types) in Arctic surface water and Atlantic deep water, and maximum richness (22 band types) in regions of water mass mixing. Sequencing of DGGE bands revealed that most sequences (78 of 98) matched uncultured clones from major taxonomic marine groups, including the Acantharea, Bacillariophyceae, Cercozoa, Chrysophyceae, Dinophyceae, Prasinophyceae, Prymnesiophyceae, and stramenopiles, as well as the novel marine stramenopiles (MAST), alveolate groups I and II, and picobiliphytes. Multivariate statistical analysis of DGGE profiles revealed that picoeukaryote assemblage composition was positively correlated with geographic proximity, abiotic environmental conditions (salinity, photosynthetically active radiation, and transmissivity), and biotic community structure (total phototrophic biomass and size class). Picoeukaryote assemblage similarity was also strongly associated with water mass origin; assemblages in close spatial proximity (horizontally or vertically) showed less similarity if located in different water masses, while spatially distant assemblages showed higher similarity if located within the same water mass. This study highlights that ocean hydrodynamics must be considered to fully explain the distribution and diversity of microbes in this fluid realm.
Arthroscopic surgery for global versus focal pincer femoroacetabular impingement: are the outcomes different?

To determine outcomes from arthroscopic surgery for global pincer femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), a large multicenter prospective study investigating arthroscopic surgical outcomes was performed with minimum 2-year follow-up. Global (center-edge angle 40+ degrees) and Focal (center-edge angle 25–39 degrees) cohorts were based on pre-operative radiographs. Pre-operative and intra-operative findings, surgical procedures, post-operative nonarthritic hip score (NAHS) and satisfaction (5-point Likert scale), complications and conversion arthroplasties were compared. A nested case–control study was also performed. The Global cohort consisted of 15 patients (18 hips) of mean age 37.2 years. Pre-operative NAHS was 51.5 and 74.1 at 24+ months post-surgery. The change in NAHS was significant (P = 0.01). Mean satisfaction was 4.2. There was one total hip arthroplasty (THA) conversion (5.6%), no revision surgeries or complications. The Focal cohort consisted of 125 patients (129 hips) of mean age 39.8 years. Pre-operative NAHS was 54.8 and 77.8 at 24+ months post-surgery. The change in NAHS was significant (P < 0.0001). Mean satisfaction was 4.2. There were eight THA conversions (6.2%), three complications (2.3%) and two revision surgeries (1.5%). Cohort comparisons revealed no statistically significant difference in NAHS (P = 0.30), satisfaction (P = 0.92) or THA conversion rate (P = 0.91). The nested case–control study found mean post-operative change in NAHS was +22.2 and +20.4, respectively, at 24+ months (P = 0.76). Arthroscopic treatment of global pincer FAI is a safe and effective procedure. With outcomes comparable to those observed in the arthroscopic treatment of lesser focal deformities, arthroscopic surgery provides a less invasive option for the treatment of global pincer FAI.
The Effect of Journal Writing on Mathematics Achievement among High-Ability Students in Singapore

Abstract This study examined the effect of journal writing on mathematics achievement in high-ability students in Singapore. It assessed both the cognitive benefits of journal writing (as evidenced through gains in math test scores) and the socio-affective benefits of journal writing (as demonstrated in their personal reflections) as the students learned algebra. Fifty-four 13-year-old boys from two Secondary One classes in Singapore (Control and Experimental groups) participated in the study over a six-week period. A t-test (p =.05) was conducted to demonstrate the changes in the Control and Treatment group’s mathematical test scores as a result of journal writing. An online questionnaire was also administered to obtain descriptive data regarding students’ attitudes towards and difficulties in the implementation of the journal writing exercise. Results revealed that journal writing has a significantly positive effect both on gifted students’ mathematics performance and their attitudes and dispositions towards mathematics learning. Implications are discussed for gifted education practices, especially in mathematics.
Mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Paraguayan Communities, Patients, and Health Professionals

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL) due to Leishmania (V.) braziliensis are endemic in Paraguay. We performed a series of knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) surveys simultaneously with individuals in endemic communities in San Pedro department (n = 463), health professionals (n = 25), and patients (n = 25). Results showed that communities were exposed to high risk factors for transmission of L. braziliensis. In logistic regression analysis, age was the only factor independently associated with having seen a CL/MCL lesion (P = 0.002). The pervasive attitude in communities was that CL was not a problem. Treatment seeking was often delayed, partly due to secondary costs, and inappropriate remedies were applied. Several important cost-effective measures are indicated that may improve control of CL. Community awareness could be enhanced through existing community structures. Free supply of specific drugs should continue but ancillary support could be considered. Health professionals require routine and standardised provision of diagnosis and treatment algorithms for CL and MCL. During treatment, all patients could be given simple information to increase awareness in the community.
A Regulatory Module Controlling Pharyngeal Development and Function in Caenorhabditis elegans

In Caenorhabditis elegans, the differentiation and morphogenesis of the foregut are controlled by several transcriptional regulators and cell signaling events, and by PHA-1, an essential cytoplasmic protein of unknown function. Previously we have shown that LIN-35 and UBC-18–ARI-1 contribute to the regulation of pha-1 and pharyngeal development through the Zn-finger protein SUP-35/ZTF-21. Here we characterize SUP-37/ZTF-12 as an additional component of the PHA-1 network regulating pharyngeal development. SUP-37 is encoded by four distinct splice isoforms, which contain up to seven C2H2 Zn-finger domains, and is localized to the nucleus, suggesting a role in transcription. Similar to sup-35, sup-37 loss-of-function mutations can suppress both LOF mutations in pha-1 as well as synthetic-lethal double mutants, including lin-35; ubc-18, which are defective in pharyngeal development. Genetic, molecular, and expression data further indicate that SUP-37 and SUP-35 may act at a common step to control pharyngeal morphogenesis, in part through the transcriptional regulation of pha-1. Moreover, we find that SUP-35 and SUP-37 effect pharyngeal development through a mechanism that can genetically bypass the requirement for pha-1 activity. Unlike SUP-35, SUP-37 expression is not regulated by either the LIN-35 or UBC-18–ARI-1 pathways. In addition, SUP-37 carries out two essential functions that are distinct from its role in regulating pharyngeal development with SUP-35. SUP-37 is required within a subset of pharyngeal muscle cells to facilitate coordinated rhythmic pumping and in the somatic gonad to promote ovulation. These latter observations suggest that SUP-37 may be required for the orchestrated contraction of muscle cells within several tissues.
Limited Stock Market Participation and Home Ownership ∗

This paper documents that home owners are about twice as likely as renters to participate in the stock market in the USA and Sweden. Given this fact, the goal of the paper is to study the effect of home ownership and home purchases on stock market participation. The paper presents evidence that the effect of home ownership per se is only small or even absent, whereas a wealth effect can explain most of the gap in participation rates between renters and home owners. Difference in difference estimates on a Swedish panel data set suggests that the short-run (treatment) effect of a home purchase on stock market participation is negative. The analysis of a carefully calibrated life-cycle model that abstracts from possible sources of unobserved heterogeneity between renters and home owners supports this view. Panel estimates on model-generated data indicate a relatively small positive home ownership effect on stock market participation. Finally, the model shows that frictions in the housing market have an ambiguous effect on stock market entry less severe frictions can either stimulate or prevent stock market entry. JEL classification: G11, E44, D91, E21
Elementary school FSL teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of the Accelerative Integrated Methodology

This study employed a qualitative case study approach to investigating Core French teachers’ perceptions of the implementation of AIM in their classrooms. Using convenience sampling, two participants of the York Catholic District School Board participated in semi-structured interviews to explore their experiences. There were five themes that emerged: teacher commitment to the program, student engagement, program fundamentals, perceived outcomes, and challenges of the program. Overall, the findings were positive and both participants look forward to continuing to use AIM in their classrooms.
The Relevance of a Migration Background to the Professional Identity of Teachers.

Immigrant teachers face several specific expectations from policy makers, colleagues, as well as the media. Often new hopes are pinned on them for teaching (ethnically) diverse learners. Their professional identity is inevitably linked to these expectations. In this regard, this paper discusses the findings of a qualitative study exploring the professional identities of immigrant teachers. Furthermore, it draws implications for teacher education. Reflecting on our research findings, we illustrate two types of professional identities: Teachers who accept the “special skills” ascribed to them, and where the migration background constitutes the core of their professional identity, as well as others, who reject the expectations, and appeal to the pedagogical skills they share with their colleagues without a migration background. Given our findings, future teachers need more support when it comes to reflecting their own biography, political and public expectations, and the bearings on their professional identity.
Collaborating to Plan and Implement a Sex Education Curriculum for Individuals With Disabilities

Sex education is not only a necessary component of public school curriculum, but it is also an important opportunity for students with and without disabilities to learn about their own development as emerging adults. Although comprehensive sex education is not federally mandated, many states and districts choose to offer some form of sex education to students. This article describes a five step collaborative process for planning to implement a sex education program to support the needs of students with disabilities.
ICT Interventions to Improve the Performance of Canal Irrigation Sector in India

In Indian, canal irrigation sector is one of the most important sources of water for the farmers which accounts to 21.7 percent of the total irrigated area of the country. According to the planning commission about 300000 crores rupees have been invested till 2011 into the infrastructure development. Even after such huge investments into the sector, the service provision is in complete disarray. Water distribution has been a major concern, with unequal distribution patterns in the command area. There is a huge communication gap between the irrigation department, Water User Associations and the farmers, about issues such as time of release of water to the quantity that will be made available to them. There are hardly any mechanisms in place to get feedback from the farmers on whether water is being delivered to them or not. This has led to a complete lack of accountability in the sector and has made farmers lose trust from the sector, and has forced farmers to look for irrigation from other private sources in turn has increased the cost of cultivation. The paper looks at how ICT can be used to build back the lost trust into the system by developing a farmer centric water governance system and use of crowd sourcing techniques to improve the communication and accountability of the irrigation department with the farmers.