Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Hispanic Parents’ Conflict Tactics Influence on College Women’s Verbal Aggression Victimization

Prior research has shown that college women in the United States are experiencing significantly high rates of verbal aggression (VA); approximately 20% to 30% of college women experience VA in their intimate relationships. Research has shown that familial conflict experiences directly influence these outcomes. Unfortunately, studies focusing on Hispanic college women’s experiences are almost nonexistent, despite the fact that they are members of the largest minority population on college campuses today. To address this void in the literature, the influence of parental conflict strategies on 905 Hispanic college women’s VA victimization in current romantic relationships was examined. Consistent with previous research, parental use of VA influenced VA victimization in participants’ current romantic relationship. This study provides important information about Hispanic college populations’ VA experiences, and the importance of familial processes in shaping these understandings.
Customer Interaction and Innovation in Hybrid Offerings

Hybrid offerings are bundles of goods and services offerings provided by the same firm. Bundling value offerings affects how firms innovate, interact with customers, and customize their goods and services. However, it remains unclear how customer interaction might drive the innovation performance of various bundled components. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of customer interactions and service customization on both goods and services innovations in a hybrid offering context, using a unique data set of 146 information technology and manufacturing firms. Customer interaction appears beneficial to both goods and services innovation in a hybrid offerings context, but service customization has different direct effects on goods versus services innovation. As a potential mediator, customer knowledge mobilization resources exert different effects on the goods and services elements of hybrid offerings. Furthermore, for high-interaction customers, medium levels of technical modularity lead to most favorable innovation outcomes for services innovation. The results thus suggest that providers of hybrid offerings should foster customer interactions, to drive the innovation performance of the good and service components, while still making sure to implement service customization strategies. These findings have notable implications for service innovation research.
Evaluation of the Effect of Rewarding Managers on the Capital Structure and Financial Performance of Companies Listed on Tehran Stock Exchange

Object and purpose of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of rewarding managers on the capital structure and financial performance of the companies listed on Tehran Stock Exchange in the time period of 2005-2012. Methods: Data of 58 companies and research hypotheses were tested using panel data and ordinary least squares of regression model. Findings: Based on the results of the study, factors such as size of the company and the changes in cash and ratio of market value to book value of equity have significant negative impact on the capital structure of the company, the other conclusion is that there is a significant positive relationship between board bonus and financial performance and parameters such as the size of the company. Conclusion: Rewarding managers causes to increase their efforts and thus increment of productivity and improvement of company performance.
Guided proposals for simulating multi-dimensional diffusion bridges

A Monte Carlo method for simulating a multi-dimensional diffusion process conditioned on hitting a fixed point at a fixed future time is developed. Proposals for such diffusion bridges are obtained by superimposing an additional guiding term to the drift of the process under consideration. The guiding term is derived via approximation of the target process by a simpler diffusion processes with known transition densities. Acceptance of a proposal can be determined by computing the likelihood ratio between the proposal and the target bridge, which is derived in closed form. We show under general conditions that the likelihood ratio is well defined and show that a class of proposals with guiding term obtained from linear approximations fall under these conditions.
Towards an inclusive South African state : the role of equality and human rights in promoting equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in the workplace

The practice of democratisation at the centre of development in South Africa has brought about dual impacts of change. Diversity within South African societies has increased challenges facing the state. While emphasis has been continually placed on promoting processes of transformation, there has simultaneously been a challenge of deceleration in state developmental practice during pursuits of social change in working environments. Persons with disabilities continue to be secluded, regardless of increased pressure for inclusiveness in workplaces. Diversity in employees as an inevitable element of social groupings has surfaced as a precept of both strengths and challenges to organisational structures in private and public organisations. In light of diversity in public organisations, the primary focus nonetheless remains fixated on the divisions etched in the workplace as a consequence of disablism, in particular. Persons with disabilities have been pinpointed as one of the targets of exclusion, continuing to be undermined in their contributions to effective organisational practices. To transform organisational attitudes affecting persons with disabilities and embracing diversity, attention is to be directed towards the application of principles of equality and human rights in creating enabling environments that are inclusive of persons with disabilities. The article reviews the concept of disablism as a societal phenomenon affecting persons with disabilities in organisations. Furthermore, the principles of equality and human rights are explored in terms of their contribution to diversity and an enabling environment in the workplace.
Sustainable Biodiesel Reactor Prototype Energetically Powered By Solar Energy

The study of routes aiming the implementation and use alternative energy sources has increased exponentially during the last decades, due to reduction of petroleum reserves and environmental damage related to fossil fuels use. In this context, biodiesel appears as a potential substitute for diesel, however, because of its economic non-competitiveness, there is still an obstacle to a greater use of this fuel. Alternatives for operational costs reduction on biodiesel production process, most commonly carried out by methyl transesterification, rely on solar energy use to generate electricity and obtain heat for chemical reaction needs. This work presents the design, dimension and construction process of a sustainable biodiesel reactor powered energetically by a solar collector constructed with recycled materials, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, and electrically powered by a photovoltaic system. The solar radiation and photovoltaic study was made considering the electrical consumption forecast. Tests were carried out to verify the chemical reaction heat transfer and the electric circuit operation in order to verify the prototype reliability. The final product was evaluated using gas chromatography technique showing that the produced biodiesel presented 97.6% in ester contents, bigger value than the recommended by European Committee for Standardization and the Brazilian National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP).
Combining Two Performance-based Assessment Methods of Logbook and DOPS in Field Internship of BSc Anesthesiology Students

Background and Objective: One of the duties of education planners is following up dynamic programs with the goal of sustainable improvement and creation of optimal learning opportunity for learners. On the other hand, one of the most important challenges of clinical training is the tendency of teachers toward the use of traditional and difficult education and evaluation students to monitor their activities during the internship. This study aimed to combine two performance-based evaluation methods of logbook and DOPS (direct observing of the skill to perform clinical procedures) during the presentation and evaluation processes of field internship of BSc students of anesthesiology. Materials and Methods: This study was initiated since summer of 2011 in the country for the first time using just the posttest process for assessment. The stages of needs assessment, design, implementation and evaluation of internship were carried out using the combined method with the cooperation of 17 BSc students of anesthesiology in the paramedical school of Kashan University of Medical Sciences. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 16 using descriptive statistics. Results: In this research, the level of impact of the combined method in various areas of learning, interaction with different treatment groups and total evaluation of education was reported to be 70.6, 76.5 and 100% (moderate to high), respectively. In addition, good and very good realization levels were recognized for general objectives of the course in all cases. Conclusion: According to the results of the study, application of the combined method led to the successful guiding of activities of students and their interaction with other groups during the course. In other words, use of this technique can be beneficial for improving team performance in education, increasing the acquisition of clinical skills and deeper understanding of concepts.
Shelf Life Determination of Fresh Cheese Subjected to Different Modified Atmospheres Packaging

The aim of this study was to determine the physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory properties as well as shelf life of fresh mozzarella cheese samples. Fresh mozzarella cheese samples were packaged under five different Modified Atmospheres (MAP): Vacuum (Atm 2), 40% CO2/60% N2 (Atm 3), 60% CO2/40% N2 (Atm 4), 100% CO2 (Atm 5) and 100% N2 (Atm 6). Identical cheese samples were packaged in air (Atm 1), taken as the control. All cheese samples were kept under refrigeration (4±1°C) for 6 weeks. Atm 5 gas mixture was the most effective for inhibiting aerobic microflora growth in cheese samples stored at 4°C during 6 weeks. Lactic acid bacteria were not affected by CO2 presence even in high concentrations. Yeasts and moulds were totally inhibited by Atm 5 gas mixture throughout the entire storage period. Sensory evaluation showed that cheese packaged under Atm 3 retained good sensory characteristics for 6 weeks of storage while control samples were appreciated the least. Atm 5 provided the best shelf life extension at 4°C by 81 days, compared to the control.
The role of forgiveness in shifting from “Me” to “We”

The present research was designed to examine the link between forgiveness and cognitive interdependence, the mental state characterized by pluralistic representations of the self-in-relationship (Agnew, Van Lange, Rusbult, & Langston, 1998). Consistent with hypotheses, results revealed that forgiveness was associated with greater perceived overlap between self and partner in a graphical measure of Inclusion of the Other in the Self scale (IOS; Aron, Aron, Tudor, & Nelson, 1991, Study 1), and greater use of first-person plural pronouns (i.e., we, us, our, and ours) in open-ended descriptions of their relationships (Study 2). Forgiveness accounted for cognitive interdependence, while controlling for several variables, including relational commitment and mood. Implications of the present results for relationship functioning and well-being are discussed.
Grazing Intensity and Nitrogen Fertilization to Manage Invasive Kleberg Bluestem on Pangolagrass Pastures in Northern Mexico

This study was conducted at the Aldama Experimental Station of the National Research Institute of Forestry, Crops, and Livestock in Aldama, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The objective was to determine the effect of grazing intensity (I) and nitrogen fertilization (F) on botanical composition and forage accumulation (FA) of a pangolagrass (Digitaria decumbens Stent.) (P) pasture with Kleberg bluestem (Dichanthium annulatum Forsk.) (D). Treatments evaluated resulted from the combinations of two levels of I (High= 80% and Medium= 50% utilization), and two levels of F (0 and 45 lb acre-1 of nitrogen). Response variables were seasonal and annual FA and percentage aerial canopy cover of D and P. Response variables were analyzed in complete randomized block design with a 2x2 factorial arrangement of treatments replicated twice. A selected set of orthogonal linear contrast comparisons was made to quantify differences attributable to grazing intensity and fertilization. Each single degree of freedom was tested for significance with the Student’s t-test. Differences were considered significant at the 0.05 level. Percentage of D and P varied inversely, and statistical difference was found only for F, D decrease averaged 39% in treatments with F. Forage accumulation was similar during the dry season. A significant (P<0.03) interaction between I and F was found for FA in the rainy season. The best results were obtained in the treatment of moderate grazing intensity and fertilization with a forage accumulation of 7213 lb ac-1 year-1 with 30% D aerial canopy cover compared to the treatment of high grazing intensity without fertilization which had a FA of 4086 lb ac-1 year-1 with 55% D.
Frontiers in Geomorphometry and Earth Surface Dynamics: Possibilities, Limitations and Perspectives

Abstract. Geomorphometry, the science of quantitative land-surface analysis, has become a flourishing interdisciplinary subject, with applications in numerous fields. The interdisciplinarity of geomorphometry is its greatest strength and also one of its major challenges. Gaps are still present between the process focussed fields (e.g. soil science, glaciology, volcanology) and the technical domain (such as computer science, statistics …) where approaches and theories are developed. Thus, interesting geomorphometric applications struggle to jump between process-specific disciplines, but also struggle to take advantage of advances in computer science and technology. This special issue is therefore focused on facilitating cross-fertilization between disciplines, and highlighting novel technical developments and innovative applications of geomorphometry to various Earth-surface processes. The issue collects a variety of contributions which fall into two main categories: Perspectives and Research, further divided into “Research and innovative techniques” and “Research and innovative applications”. It showcases potentially exciting developments and tools which are the building blocks for the next step-change in the field.
Detection of Proximity to Voltage Collapse by Using L – Index

Several systems are considered for the National Grid of Sudan show strong signs of voltage instability or voltage collapse. It is proposed in this work to investigate the proximity of power systems to voltage instability with special reference to the National Grid. This work describes real life application in detection of proximity to voltage collapse by using L-index method. The research challenge was found out an appropriate method for detection voltage collapse in an effective manner. This work reflects that through case study conducted in National Grid of Sudan. The work is started with L-index method or technique. The L-indices for a given load condition are computed for all load buses and the maximum of L-indices gives the proximity of the system to voltage collapse. This work reports an analytic synthesis of real experience acquired to solve problems concerning with detection voltage collapse in National grid. Our methods provided several results. The validity of results was discussed with the known IEEE 14-bus system, IEEE 30-bus system, in addition to other methods. In this paper after detection of proximity to voltage collapse a compensation method of mitigating the voltage collapse by supplying the reactive power at load buses is discussed and compares the results with and without compensation.
Mechanisms Governing Interannual Variability of Upper-Ocean Temperature in a Global Ocean Hindcast Simulation

Abstract The interannual variability in upper-ocean (0–400 m) temperature and governing mechanisms for the period 1968–97 are quantified from a global ocean hindcast simulation driven by atmospheric reanalysis and satellite data products. The unconstrained simulation exhibits considerable skill in replicating the observed interannual variability in vertically integrated heat content estimated from hydrographic data and monthly satellite sea surface temperature and sea surface height data. Globally, the most significant interannual variability modes arise from El Nino–Southern Oscillation and the Indian Ocean zonal mode, with substantial extension beyond the Tropics into the midlatitudes. In the well-stratified Tropics and subtropics, net annual heat storage variability is driven predominately by the convergence of the advective heat transport, mostly reflecting velocity anomalies times the mean temperature field. Vertical velocity variability is caused by remote wind forcing, and subsurface temperature an.
The First Non-Avian Theropod from the Czech Republic

All currently known theropod specimens from the Czech Republic have been attributed to the crown clade Aves. However, an archosaur tooth in the Institute of Geological Sciences (Faculty of Science, Masaryk University), labelled as Teleosaurus, belongs to a non-avian theropod. The tooth comes from the Upper Jurassic (Oxfordian) carbonate rocks of Švédské šance (Brno-Slatina) and represents the first terrestrial vertebrate known from the Jurassic of the Czech Republic. The tooth is described here in detail and compared to anatomical descriptions of taxa, and comprehensive sets of quantitative and qualitative data. On the basis of the comparisons, it is concluded that the Moravian theropod was likely a basal representative of the clade Tetanurae, whose members were abundant in Europe during the Middle to Late Jurassic.
Empirical Evidence on the Link Between Compliance with Governance of Best Practice and Firms' Operating Results

This study provides robust evidence in support of the agency theory argument that corporate governance matters for a firm’s operating performance. Using the corporate governance ratings as the governance proxy from Horwath 2006 Corporate Governance Report (mid-sized Australian ASX companies) and Mid-Cap Corporate Governance Report 2007 (The University of Newcastle 2006; 2007), I examine 60 sample firms to reveal that a firm’s governance is positively and significantly related to firm performance as measured by return on equity, earning yield and return on assets. This study extends the findings of these two reports which found a disturbing trend in the corporate governance practice of Australian mid-cap companies – both a decrease in companies with excellent corporate governance, and an increase in companies with significant corporate governance deficiencies. The findings of this study suggest that those mid-size companies who have allowed corporate governance to deteriorate have adversely affected their shareholder returns.
Effects of nitrogen oxides and denitrification by Pseudomonas stutzeri on acetotrophic methanogenesis by Methanosarcina mazei

Nitrate and its reduced forms produced during denitrification, nitrite and nitrous oxide, were studied for their influence on methane production from acetate by Methanosarcina mazei. While 0.18 mM nitrite and 0.8% nitrous oxide in the gas phase completely suppressed methane production, 71.4 mM nitrate resulted in only 83.3% inhibition. Co-culture experiments showed that M. mazei growing with 15 mM nitrate produced methane from acetate until the denitrifying bacterium Pseudomonas stutzeri was inoculated and nitrate denitrification began. The presence of nitrous oxide in the gas phase after cessation of denitrification activity by P. stutzeri in co-cultures flasks prevented M. mazei resuming methane production. Nitrous oxide, instead of dinitrogen, was the end product of denitrification by P. stutzeri either in pure cultures or in co-cultures with M. mazei, probably because of the highly reduced culture conditions that were used. This study strongly suggests that acetate-dependent methane production by M. mazei was inhibited by reduced nitrogen forms produced during bacterial nitrate denitrification, rather than by competition for acetate between denitrifying and methanogenic bacteria. These results are consistent with previous studies with H2/CO2 methanogens.
Nutritional correlates of spatiotemporal variations in the marine habitat use of brown trout (Salmo trutta) veteran migrants

The brown trout (Salmo trutta) is an iteroparous, anadromous salmonid that exhibits a complex continuum of feeding migration tactics, ranging from freshwater residency, to potamodromy, to estuarine migration, as well as short- to long-distance coastal migrations. While anadromous migrants are believed to play an important role in the species’ population dynamics, little is known about the factors driving differences in the extent of individual marine habitat use. In this study, 32 brown trout veteran migrants were acoustically tagged prior to their seaward migration and sampled for indices of their nutritional state. Our findings suggest that (i) body condition factor differed among fish adopting different migratory tactics, with outer fjord migrant being in poorer condition; and (ii) within migratory groups, plasma triglyceride concentration was negatively correlated with the duration of marine residency. Results support the idea of condition-dependent migration in veteran migrants, with individual variation in nutritional state influencing the spatiotemporal aspects of marine habitat use. Furthermore, overall marine minimum survival during the summer feeding migration was 86%, the highest reported estimate for this life stage.
Information Production, Volume, and Return Dynamics

We study volume-return dynamics using a framework in which information flows are endogenously determined and linked to a firm's investment activities. The framework generates time-varying differences of opinion (across investor types) and trading volume, especially when a firm receives unexpectedly positive news. In addition, the framework produces cross-sectional variation in the ability of volume shocks to predict future returns (often referred to as the "high volume return premium"). Using monthly CRSP data, we document that the high volume return premium is economically and statistically stronger (increases from 5.5% to over 10% per annum) for firms exhibiting poor stock market performance prior to volume shocks; for firms receiving positive news contemporaneously with a volume shock; and for firms with high degrees of information asymmetry. Volume shocks around earnings announcements provide additional support for this information-based framework.
Effects of Seasonality on the Proximate Composition and Fatty Acid Profile in Cow Milk

The p resent study investigated the influence of seasonality (summer and winter) on the pro ximate co mposition and on the amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids in milk fat. The amounts of lipid and protein were greater in the winter. The quantity of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA, ru menic acid, 18:2c9t11) in type B pasteurized milk (10.38 ± 0.69 in summer and 7.44 ± 0.82 in winter) was higher than in type C milk (9.90 ± 0.64 in summer and 7.25 ± 0.85 in winter) in both seasons. The amount of trans linolelaidic acid (18:2n-6t), linoleic acid (18:2n-6) and linolen ic acid (18:3n-3) had no variation between seasons and types of milk. Furthermore, the n-6/n-3 ratio of the milks analy zed after pasteurization has reduced significantly fro m (p<0.05) 7.50 ± 0.85 and 7.46 ± 1.71 in winter to 6.36 ± 0.45 and 6.72 ± 0.61 in summer for milk Type C and B, respectively.