Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Mother-Child Attachment From Infancy to the Preschool Years: Predicting Security and Stability.

Relations between maternal mind-mindedness (appropriate and nonattuned mind-related comments), children's age-2 perspective-taking abilities, and attachment security at 44 (n = 165) and 51 (n = 128) months were investigated. Nonattuned comments predicted insecure preschool attachment, via insecure 15-month attachment security (44-month attachment) and poorer age-2 perspective-taking abilities (51-month attachment). With regard to attachment stability, higher perspective-taking abilities distinguished the stable secure groups from (a) the stable insecure groups and (b) children who changed from secure to insecure (at trend level). These effects were independent of child gender, stressful life events, and socioeconomic status (SES). The contribution of these findings to our understanding of stability and change in attachment security from infancy to the preschool years is discussed.
Excess Returns of Companies with a Distinguished Player

Arbitrage-free asset pricing theory suggests that equilibrium price and equilibrium value of a firm coincide and correctly anticipate the equilibrium effort of a value-enhancing manager, called the distinguished player. This article shows that in equilibrium investors trade shares of such a firm at a discount below equilibrium value and buyers earn excess returns on their investment if the distinguished player can trade anonymously. The resulting prediction that investment in companies with a distinguished player yields excess returns was confirmed by empirical evidence in von Lilienfeld-Toal and Runzi (2007) who report positive abnormal returns for owner-manager firms taken from S&P500 and S&P1500 firms.
A New Approach to Fall Detection Based on the Human Torso Motion Model

This paper presents a new approach for fall detection based on two features and their motion characteristics extracted from the human torso. The 3D positions of the hip center joint and the shoulder center joint in depth images are used to build a fall detection model named the human torso motion model (HTMM). Person’s torso angle and centroid height are imported as key features in HTMM. Once a person comes into the scene, the positions of these two joints are fetched to calculate the person’s torso angle. Whenever the angle is larger than a given threshold, the changing rates of the torso angle and the centroid height are recorded frame by frame in a given period of time. A fall can be identified when the above two changing rates reach the thresholds. By using the new feature, falls can be accurately and effectively distinguished from other fall-like activities, which are very difficult for other computer vision-based approaches to differentiate. Experiment results show that our approach achieved a detection accuracy of 97.5%, 98% true positive rate (TPR) and 97% true negative rate (TNR). Furthermore, the approach is time efficient and robust because of only calculating the changing rate of gravity and centroid height.
An Experimental Study of the Regeneration of the Intervertebral Disc With an Allograft of Cultured Annulus Fibrosus Cells Using a Tissue-Engineering Method

Study Design. Cultured annulus fibrosus cells within an atelocollagen honeycomb-shaped scaffold with a membrane seal were allografted into the lacunas of intervertebral discs of which the nucleus pulposus had been vaporized using an indocyanine green dye-enhanced laser. Regeneration of the intervertebral disc was assessed based on the viability and histologic status of the allografted annulus fibrosus cells, as well as the prevention of narrowing disc space. Objectives. To study the regeneration of intervertebral disc after laser discectomy using tissue-engineering methods. Summary of Background Data. Intervertebral disc is the most avascular tissue in the human body, and its ability to regenerate is as low as that of articular cartilage. When nucleotomy is carried out, little regeneration of the annulus fibrosus is observed; consequently, intervertebral disc degeneration is inevitable. Methods. Annulus fibrosus cells isolated from 20 Japanese white rabbits were labeled with a PKH-26 fluorescent dye and seeded within an atelocollagen honeycomb-shaped scaffold with a membrane seal. Annulus fibrosus cells cultured in atelocollagen honeycomb-shaped scaffold with a membrane seal for 1 week were allografted into the lacunas of intervertebral discs of recipient rabbit of which the nucleus pulposus had been vaporized using an ICG dye-enhanced laser. Soft radiograph photographs of the lumbar spine of these anesthetized rabbits were taken, the disc space measured, and the lumbar spine extracted 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks after the operation. The proliferation of allografted annulus fibrosus cells with 5-bromo-2′-deoxyuridine/PKH-26 fluorescent labels was assessed using consecutive frozen sections, and safranin-O staining carried out for histologic evaluation. Results. The allografted annulus fibrosus cells were viable and showed proliferation activity with a hyaline-like cartilage being produced. The narrowing of the intervertebral disc space of the cell translation group was significantly prevented, as shown, up to 12 postoperative weeks. Conclusion. The annulus fibrosus cells cultured in an ACHMS-scaffold were allografted into the lacunae of nucleus pulposus (obtained using laser vaporization), as well as the hole of annulus fibrosus (obtained by laser fiber insertion) of rabbit intervertebral discs. These cells were viable and showed cell proliferation in the disc tissues of recipients.
Greening logistics and its impact on environmental performance: an absorptive capacity perspective

This study investigates the role of absorptive capacity in implementing green logistics practices and the impact of the implementation on green logistics performance (GLP). Data were collected from a survey of 279 Australian Logistics and Transport operators and analysed using structural equation modelling. The findings indicate that enhancing green logistics knowledge exploitation is important to improve GLP. This can be achieved through changing the logistics operations and incorporating new knowledge into green practices in a way that can reduce CO2 emission, fuel consumption, or the cost of environmental compliance. The findings also show that addressing environmental concerns requires a process in which environmental information, through a wide range of channels and practices, is acquired, assimilated, transformed, and exploited. The paper reports an original research that contributes to the understanding of the value of green practices and routines to the environmental performance of firms in the Logistics and Transport sector. The results provide practitioners with insights that facilitate the transformation towards greener logistics practices and routines.
The effect of 3-D product visualisation on the strength of brand attitude

This study investigates the effect of 3-D product visualisation on attitude accessibility and attitude confidence, two non-evaluative dimensions of attitudes that have not been studied in previous research. The experiment analysed two versions of a website (3-D vs 2-D), in which the capacity to interact with the product has been manipulated. The results show that consumers’ brand attitudes formed via an interactive 3-D product are more accessible and held with greater confidence, in comparison with those formed via the product presented in a static 2-D mode. The study also reveals the mechanism underlying such influences – that is, the enhanced perceived diagnosticity and mental imagery, as well as their interaction, account for the effect of 3-D product visualisation on the strength of brand attitude.
Risks associated with managing asthma without a preventer: urgent healthcare, poor asthma control and over-the-counter reliever use in a cross-sectional population survey

Objectives Overuse of asthma relievers, particularly without anti-inflammatory preventers, increases asthma risks. This study aimed to identify how many reliever-only users have urgent healthcare, explore their attitudes and beliefs about asthma and its treatment, and investigate whether purchasing over-the-counter relievers was associated with worse asthma outcomes than by prescription. Design and setting Cross-sectional population-based Internet survey in Australia. Participants Of 2686 participants ≥16 years with current asthma randomly drawn from a web-based panel, 1038 (50.7% male) used only reliever medication. Main outcome measures Urgent asthma-related healthcare; Asthma Control Test (ACT); patient attitudes about asthma and medications; reliever purchase (with/without prescription). Results Of 1038 reliever-only participants, 23.3% had required urgent healthcare for asthma in the previous year, and only 36.0% had a non-urgent asthma review. Those needing urgent healthcare were more likely than those without such events to be male (56.5% vs 49.0%, p=0.003) and current smokers (29.4% vs 23.3%, p=0.009). Only 30.6% had well-controlled asthma (ACT ≥20) compared with 71.0% of those with no urgent healthcare (p<0.0001), and 20.8% used relievers regularly to prevent asthma symptoms (vs 5.5% of those without urgent healthcare). Those with urgent healthcare were more frustrated by their asthma and less happy with how they managed it, and they were less confident about their ability to manage worsening asthma, but just as likely as those without urgent healthcare to manage worsening asthma themselves rather than visit a doctor. Reliever-only users purchasing over-the-counter relievers were no more likely than those purchasing relievers by prescription to have uncontrolled asthma (35.9% vs 40.6%, p=0.23) but were less likely to have had a non-urgent asthma review. Conclusions One-quarter of the reliever-only population had needed urgent asthma healthcare in the previous year, demonstrating the importance of identifying such patients. Their attitudes and beliefs suggest opportunities for targeting this population in the community.
Transparence de l'information au sujet des pratiques de gouvernance d'entreprise au Canada

This study investigates the determinants of the transparency of corporate governance related information disclosed by Toronto Stock Exchange listed firms. Our results show a negative association between inside ownership and the transparency of corporate governance disclosure. Consistent with voluntary disclosure literature, we also document a positive association between firm size, growth opportunities, listing on the New York stock exchange and the quality of disclosures about corporate governance practices.
Renal artery stenosis: evaluation with conventional angiography versus gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography.

PURPOSE To evaluate the interobserver and intermodality variability of conventional angiography and gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) angiography in the assessment of renal artery stenosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-four patients underwent conventional angiography and gadolinium-enhanced three-dimensional gradient-echo MR angiography. Three angiographers blinded to each other's interpretations and the MR angiographic findings assessed the conventional angiograms for renal artery stenosis. Similarly, three blinded MR imagers evaluated the MR angiograms. RESULTS Interobserver variability for the degree of renal artery stenosis in the 107 kidneys evaluated was not significantly different between the two modalities. The mean SD of the degree of stenosis was 6.9% at MR angiography versus 7.5% at conventional angiography (alpha < or = .05, P > .05). In 70 kidneys (65%), the average degree of stenosis reported by the readers for the two modalities differed by 10% or less. In 22 cases (21%), the degree of stenosis was overestimated with MR angiography by more than 10% relative to the results of conventional angiography. In 15 cases (14%), the degree of stenosis was underestimated with MR angiography by more than 10%. CONCLUSION Gadolinium-enhanced MR angiography permits evaluation of renal artery stenosis with an interobserver variability comparable with that of conventional angiography.
Studies on the Procurement of Blood Coagulation Factor VIII in vitro Studies on Blood Components Prepared in Half‐Strength Citrate Anticoagulant

Abstract. The effect of replacing a standard citrate anticoagulant with one containing half the amount of citrate on the in vitro properties of components prepared from blood donations was investigated. This resulted in a significant improvement in factor VIII stability such that there was little loss during overnight storage, and this was reflected in the factor VIII yield in cryoprecipitate. The quality of cellular components in red cell units stored up to 35 days or platelet concentrates stored up to 7 days was not adversely affected. Although initial levels were similar to those in standard anticoagulant, the extent of fibrinopeptide A generation and complement C3 breakdown in red cell units stored for 35 days in half‐strength citrate was somewhat increased.
From mandatory to voluntary: a study of nonprofit information sharing in public-nonprofit collaboration

ii ACKNOWLEDGMENT.iv TABLE OF CONTENTS.vii LIST OF TABLES.ix LIST OF FIGURES.x CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION.1 CHAPTER II: LITERATURE REVIEW.7 2.1 Setting the Background: the Collaboration between Public and Nonprofit Organizations.7 2.2 Information Sharing in Public-Nonprofit Collaboration.21 2.3 A Social-Psychological Model of Interorganizational Information Sharing . 30 CHAPTER III: TWO MODELS OF INFORMATION SHARING.36 3.1 Instrumental Motivational Model.36 3.2 Social Motivational Model.41 CHAPTER IV: RESEARCH DEISGN . 48 4.1 A Mixed Methods Research Design . 48 4.2 The Selection of Human Service Nonprofit Organizations.49 4.3 The First Phase: A Qualitative Study . 50 4.4 The Second Phase: A Quantitative Study . 54 CHAPTER V: QUALITATIVE FINDINGS.63 5.1 Description of the Organizations in the Interview.63 5.2 No Voluntary Information Sharing . 68 5.3 Voluntary Information Sharing and Motivations.69 5.4 Discussion of Qualitative Findings . 78
How does word of mouth affect customer satisfaction

Purpose Although word of mouth (WOM) affects customers’ purchasing intentions to a large extent, prior research has neglected the role of WOM as a driver of customer satisfaction. Design/methodology/approach Several scholars have suggested that WOM can not only affect customer expectation but also can influence perceived quality. Consistent with existing research results and the expectancy disparity model, this paper established a causal relation between WOM and customer satisfaction and confirmed it was drawing on an experimental study. Findings This paper indicates that positive or negative WOM affects customer satisfaction by promoting or lowering customers’ expectations. This relation is moderated by product type, rather than the source of the WOM. With experience goods, positive (negative) WOM will decrease (increase) customer satisfaction. However, with search goods, positive (negative) WOM will increase (decrease) customer satisfaction. Originality/value The results of this study have implications for academia and management. Academically, this study establishes the causal relation between WOM and customer satisfaction, expanding the research on the relation between WOM and satisfaction. From a managerial perspective, the promotion of WOM also can create certain service risks.
Additive Effect of Nitric Oxide Inhalation on the Oxygenation Benefit of the Prone Position in the Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Background The response to inhaled nitric oxide and prone positioning was investigated in 47 patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome to test the hypothesis that inhalation of nitric oxide when in the prone position would result in additive improvement in oxygenation. Methods The authors prospectively studied patients of both genders who were 15 to 75 yr old and had adult respiratory distress syndrome confirmed by computed tomography (lung injury score, 3.1 +/− 1). Results Compared with baseline values in the supine position (T1), inhalation of 10 ppm nitric oxide for 1 h (T2) decreased the mean pulmonary artery pressure from 33 +/− 9 mmHg to 28 +/− 6 mmHg (P < 0.05; T2 vs. T1) and increased the ratio of the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (Pa (O)(2)) to inspired oxygen concentration (FIO(2)) from 115 (median first quartile [Q1] 97, median third quartile [Q3] 137) to 148 (Q1 132, Q3 196) (P < 0.05; T2 vs. T1). Cessation of nitric oxide brought the values back to baseline (T3). Two hours of prone positioning (T4) significantly increased the PaO(2): FIO(2) ratio (T4 vs. T3). However, after an additional hour of nitric oxide inhalation in the prone position (T5), a significant decrease of the venous admixture (from 33 +/− 6% to 25 +/− 6%; P < 0.05) and an increase of the PaO(2):FIO(2) ratio (from 165 [Q1 129, Q3 216] to 199 [Q1 178, Q3 316] [P < 0.05; T5 vs. T4]) were observed. Conclusions In patients with isolated severe adult respiratory distress syndrome, inhalation of nitric oxide in the prone position significantly improved oxygenation compared with nitric oxide inhalation in the supine position or in the prone position without nitric oxide. The combination of the prone position with nitric oxide inhalation in the treatment of severe adult respiratory distress syndrome should be considered.
Strategy follows structure

Researchers have for some time been interested in the relationship between the strategy and structure of an organization. In this article the authors discuss the most widely-held view on the nature of this relationship, and then suggest an alternative explanation. For them strategy, structure, and environment are closely linked. Whereas men may build the structure of an organization, in practice it is this very structure which later constrains the strategic choices they may make.
Exploring urban retailing and CBD revitalization strategies

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an exploratory examination of urban retail marketing and management strategies employed in six US cities with reputations for having central business districts (CBD) that are either flourishing or developing. It also investigates the roles played by urban retailers in working with CBD revitalization efforts.Design/methodology/approach – Depth interviews were conducted with economic development managers and urban retailer owners/managers from each CBD. Content analysis, preceded by a comprehensive review of academic and trade literature, was used to identify key concepts. An iterative coding process resulted in identifying broad strategic themes and related strategies.Findings – Strategies were classified into three urban retailing and five economic revitalization themes. These strategies varied depending on whether cities had flourishing or developing CBDs.Research limitations/implications – The study provided a systematic and comprehensive examination of .
Population dynamics of leafhopper vectors of Rice tungro virus in Assam.

The leafhopper population was first appeared in the sali rice seed bed during June-July, reaching the peak in October-November in the main rice field and disappeared from field from December to May during 1998 to 2000 under Assam condition. The population of Nephotettix virescens, the most efficient vector of rice tungro virus disease was low compared to N. nigropictus whereas, more than Recilia dorsalis. The abundance of leafhopper population was not directly correlated with the meteorological parameters. The peak population during October-November was attributed to the congenial temperature, high relative humidity, low rainfall and high bright sunshine hours.
The baryonic halos of isolated elliptical galaxies

Without the interference of a number of events, galaxies may suffer in crowded environments (e.g., stripping, harassment, strangulation); isolated elliptical galaxies provide a control sample for the study of galaxy formation. We present the study of a sample of isolated ellipticals using imaging from a variety of telescopes, focusing on their globular cluster systems as tracers of their stellar halos. Our main findings are: (a) GC color bimodality is common even in the most isolated systems; (b) the specific frequency of GCs is fairly constant with galaxy mass, without showing an increase towards high-mass systems like in the case of cluster ellipticals; (c) on the other hand, the red fraction of GCs follows the same inverted V shape trend with mass as seen in cluster ellipticals; and (d) the stellar halos show low S\'ersic indices which are consistent with a major merger origin.
In‐vitro ligament tension pattern in the flexed knee in passive loading

Tensions generated in selected bands of the four major ligaments of the flexed knee (40–90°) have been measured in vitro when the tibia is subjected to passive anterior translation and axial rotation with and without a compressive preload. The measurements were made in 30 fresh‐frozen specimens using the buckle transducer attached to the anteromedial band of the anterior cruciate ligament [ACL (am)], the posterior fibers of the posterior cruciate ligament [PCL (pf)], the superficia fibres of the medial collateral ligament [MCL (sf)], and in the total lateral collateral ligament (LCL). Particular attention was placed on the evaluation of the performance of the transducer specific to such measurements in order to minimize the errors associated with the use of this transducer. The results indicate that, among the measured ligaments, substantial tension (>20 N) is generated only in the ACL (am) in tibial anterior translation up to 5 mm. The tension pattern generated in response to tibial axial rotation, however, is complex and exhibits considerable variation between specimens. In general, both the MCL (sf) and LCL are tensed at all tested flexion angles, with the tension in external rotation being significantly greater than in internal rotation. At 40° of flexion, the ACL (am) bears tension mainly in internal rotation, while at 90° of flexion the PCL (pf) is tensed in both senses of rotation. The response of the LCL shows marked variation among specimens; very small tension (15 N) is generated in internal rotation in 48% of the specimens, and in either sense of rotation in 20% of the specimens. The tension in the ACL (am) in internal rotation is invariably greater in those specimens in which LCL tension is negligible. This correlation between increased ACL (am) function and inadequate LCL restraint appears significant in terms of ACL injury and repair.
LEVEL OF ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT : ITS CORRELATES AND PREDICTORS

The main objectives of this study were to assess the level of employee commitment in selected industries in Delhi, and to investigate and identify the correlates and predictors of organisational commitment. The sample comprised of 210 employees drawn from various organisations. The results revealed that an overwhelming majority (69.3 per cent) of employees had moderately high level of commitment while only about a quarter (23.5 per cent) of employees claimed to have a high level of commitment or true loyalty to their organisations. The level of perception on organisational commitment happened to be more or less similar across the organisations studied. All organisational practices and personal characteristics (except education) established a direct association with organisational commitment. Of these, perceived job autonomy, procedural justice, distributive justice, organisational support and employee age came out as the most important predictors of organisational commitment, explaining about 45.1 per cent of the total variance in organisational commitment. The study revealed that employees seem to value most freedom in connection to their jobs followed by procedural fairness, continuous support from management desk, and equity in the distribution of work-related outcomes. The chhallenge for the managment is therefore, to keep track of these aspects as their day-to-day matters and address them properly.