Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Transdiagnostic CBT for adult emotional disorders: A feasibility open trial from Saudi Arabia

Abstract Transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy (T-CBT) provides potential for improving psychotherapy services in countries with limited resources. The primary aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and potential benefits of using T-CBT in Saudi Arabia to treat adult emotional disorders in a naturalistic open trial. A secondary aim was to measure the effect of this approach when delivered by junior psychologists as a low-intensity intervention. The overall sample consisted of 198 patients (160 in the low-intensity group). Only 33 (16.7%) patients had completed the treatment plan, 55 (27.3%) were still active in treatment, and 109 (55%) had disengaged from the treatment. The pre- and post-assessments for the clients who completed the treatment showed a significant decrease in all outcome measures. This result held true for the whole sample and the low-intensity group. This study provides initial evidence that T-CBT is suitable for clients with emotional disorders in Saudi Arabia. The study also provides support for the effect of T-CBT as a low-intensity intervention delivered by junior psychologists. However, one of the study limitations was the sample size for the group who completed the treatment and was properly discharged from service. Implications and recommendations are discussed. Key learning aims (1) To examine the feasibility and potential benefits of using T-CBT in Saudi Arabia. (2) To measure the effect of T-CBT as low-intensity interventions delivered by junior psychologists. (3) To establish evidence-based practice for T-CBT in Saudi Arabia.
Impact of Self-Heating Effect on Transistor Characterization and Reliability Issues in Sub-10 nm Technology Nodes

FinFET and fully depleted silicon-on-insulator (FDSOI) structures could further improve transistor’s performance and, however, also introduce some new problems, especially the increasingly severer self-heating effect (SHE). In this paper, by utilizing the ultra-fast sub-1 ns measurement technique, I–V characteristics of FinFETs and FDSOI devices at different switch speeds are obtained. Furthermore, dynamic SHE phenomena as well as the time-resolved channel temperature change during transistor’s switch on and off are able to be experimentally observed. And, more accurate device parameters like ballistic transport efficiency are extracted by the ultra-fast measurements. Moreover, it is experimentally confirmed that several nanoseconds are required to heat up the channel of transistors by the direct electrical characterization and, therefore, in sub-10 nm devices, SHE might be alleviated under high frequency/speed operations.
Effect of Working Capital Policies on Profitability: A Dynamic Panel Analysis

Bu calismada, firmalarin calisma sermayesi politikalarinin karlilik uzerine etkisi incelenmektedir. Calismada 1991-2005 doneminde IMKB’de faaliyet gosteren 74 firmanin yillik verilerinden olusan panel veri seti kullanilmistir. Calisma sermayesi politikalarinin olcutu olarak sektore gore duzeltilmis nakit donus suresi, alacak tahsil suresi, borc odeme suresi ve stok devir suresi ile karlilik olcutu olarak aktif karliligi kullanilmistir. Dinamik panel veri analizi yontemiyle, SistemGMM tahmin tekniginin uygulandigi calismada, sektore gore agresif yatirim politikasi izleyerek alacak tahsil suresini ve stokta kalma suresini azaltan firmalarin karliliklarini artirabildigi diger bir ifadeyle, nakit donus suresi, alacak tahsil suresi ve stok devir suresi ile karlilik arasinda negatif iliski oldugu sonucuna ulasilmistir. Ayrica borc odeme suresi ile karlilik arasinda pozitif bir iliski tespit edilmistir. Buna gore borc odeme suresinin artirilmasi suretiyle agresif bir finansman politikasi izlenmesi karliligi artirabilmektedir
A comparison between vibration assisted and conventional drilling of CFRP/Ti6Al4V stacks

ABSTRACT The present paper contributes to the scientific understanding of the effects of the low-frequency vibration assisted drilling (LFVAD) process on the machinability of multilayer CFRP/Ti6Al4V stacks. The significance of the work is to analyze quantitatively how the LFVAD affects the drilling forces, cutting temperatures, hole quality attributes and drill wear extents while machining the multi-material specimens and how much improvement of hole quality and tool life can be achieved via the LFVAD when compared with the conventional twist drilling. It is found that the drilling forces and machining temperatures could be significantly reduced when using the LFVAD process for CFRP/Ti6Al4V stacks. The surface roughness of cut stack holes, exit burr heights of titanium holes as well as the composite delamination are significantly decreased via the LFVAD because of the improved titanium chip ejection. The results confirm the feasibility of the LFVAD method in improving the surface quality and tool life when drilling the multilayer stacks and indicate the applicability of the LFVAD for the future aerospace manufacturing community.
Statistical analysis of very high-resolution precipitation data and relation to atmospheric circulation in Central Germany

Abstract. The cumulative occurrence of heavy precipitation and flood events during recent years in various Central European locations emphasises the urgent need to improve extreme rainfall observations and forecasts. Precipitation gauges based on a weighing system allow the recording of intense short-term precipitation events with a very high temporal resolution (down to 1 min). In this study, observational data that were collected during the period 2000 to 2016 for 126 stations of two corresponding measuring networks in the Central German state of Hesse were investigated for the first time to answer the following questions: (1) Are the recorded high-resolution precipitation data plausible and comparable between both networks? (2) Which atmospheric circulation patterns were specifically prone to produce short-term intense precipitation events? Although the two networks are equipped with the same measuring technology, systematic differences concerning their maximum 1 min precipitation amounts occur, which may be explained by different instrumental software settings. We could minimise those discrepancies by accumulating the existing 1 min data to 15 min. Subsequently, the 15 min daily maximum values and accumulated daily sums were analysed regarding the impact of large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns, based on the well-known “Großwetterlagen” classification. We identified a clear connection between atmospheric circulation and heavy precipitation over Hesse, while indicating some differences between daily (24 h) and sub-daily (15 min) events. High daily precipitation sums often relate to westerlies and central cyclones, while intense short-term events are frequently generated by warm-humid continental air from southern and eastern Europe as well as trough conditions, where the trough's core is found west of the study area. Our results underline the importance of expanding and enhancing high-resolution precipitation observations in Germany as well as other countries.
Multispectral UV-visual imaging as a tool for locating and assessing ionizing radiation in air

Ionizing radiation passing through air leads to the ionization of nitrogen in the air; as this nitrogen de-excites it is accompanied with the emission of near-ultraviolet (NUV) light. NUV-sensitive optical imaging may be used to analyze this light to infer the spatial location and distribution of ionizing radiation fields in air. Due to their high linear energy transfer alpha particles are the most readily located and detected using this technique. Overlaying visible light images onto ultraviolet light images of air fluorescence provides a novel, selective method for assessing spatially-inhomogeneous ionizing radiation fields around alpha-emitting sources. The air ionization dose fields near alpha sources are quite high. Near a 0.185 MBq Am-241 source the air dose rate can be as high as 1.57 Gy/hour (157 Rad/hr). When evaluating this technique for other radiation fields it may be useful to compare expected dose rates with published alpha ionization field imagery, including a simple measurement described here, for estimating signal strength.
Impact of Thickness Control of Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 Films for the Metal–Ferroelectric–Insulator–Semiconductor Capacitors

Effects of controlling the film thickness of ferroelectric Hf<sub>0.5</sub>Zr<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (HZO) thin film were investigated to figure out the important design strategies for the metal–ferroelectric–insulator–semiconductor (MFIS) capacitors. Even though the maximum remnant polarization (2P<sub>r</sub>) was obtained to be <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$23.4~\mu \text{C}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>/cm<sup>2</sup> for the HZO capacitors with an HZO thickness of 20 nm, the ferroelectric memory window increased from 0.44 to 0.82 V with increasing the HZO thickness from 20 to 40 nm. The crystalline phases of the HZO thin films showed thickness-dependent variations with the relative dielectric permittivity.
Intrinsically disordered proteins and structured proteins with intrinsically disordered regions have different functional roles in the cell

Many studies about classification and the functional annotation of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) are based on either the occurrence of long disordered regions or the fraction of disordered residues in the sequence. Taking into account both criteria we separate the human proteome, taken as a case study, into three variants of proteins: i) ordered proteins (ORDPs), ii) structured proteins with intrinsically disordered regions (IDPRs), and iii) intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). The focus of this work is on the different functional roles of IDPs and IDPRs, which up until now have been generally considered as a whole. Previous studies assigned a large set of functional roles to the general category of IDPs. We show here that IDPs and IDPRs have non-overlapping functional spectra, play different roles in human diseases, and deserve to be treated as distinct categories of proteins. IDPs enrich only a few classes, functions, and processes: nucleic acid binding proteins, chromatin binding proteins, transcription factors, and developmental processes. In contrast, IDPRs are spread over several functional protein classes and GO annotations which they partly share with ORDPs. As regards to diseases, we observe that IDPs enrich only cancer-related proteins, at variance with previous results reporting that IDPs are widespread also in cardiovascular and neurodegenerative pathologies. Overall, the operational separation of IDPRs from IDPs is relevant towards correct estimates of the occurrence of intrinsically disordered proteins in genome-wide studies and in the understanding of the functional spectra associated to different flavors of protein disorder.
Media perceptions of Tommy John surgery

Abstract Objectives. The prevalence of medial ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstruction is increasing in professional athletes and the delivery of baseball news by the media exerts a powerful influence on public opinion of the injury and surgery. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the media’s perception regarding the causes of UCL injury as well as the indications, risks, benefits, and rehabilitation related to UCL reconstruction. Study design. Cross-sectional survey study, Level 3. Methods. This study utilized an online thirty-question survey designed to assess an individual’s perception of UCL reconstruction with regard to risk factors for injury, indications, benefits, surgical details, and rehabilitation. Eligible study participants were members of the media including print, internet, radio and/or television directly involved in the coverage of Major League Baseball (MLB). Results. A total of 516 members of the media with a mean age of 43.6 years completed the survey. In nearly half (47.8%), professional baseball represented 76–100% of their total sports coverage responsibility. Indications: although the majority answered correctly, 45% did not know if an athlete needed an elbow injury as a prerequisite for UCL reconstruction and 25% believed the primary indication was performance enhancement. As percentage of baseball coverage increased, media members were less likely to believe that an elbow injury was not required (p = 0.038). Benefits: eighty percent recognized that pitching speed is typically reduced following surgery, but the remaining 20% felt that velocities actually increased compared with pre-injury velocities. Return to play: fifty-two percent overestimated the ability of pitchers to return to back to professional baseball and 51.2% believed return would occur in 12 or less months. Estimates were higher in those of older age (p = 0.032) and increased percentage of baseball coverage (p < 0.001). Overuse injuries: less than half (48.4%) believed the use of pitch counts to be important in the prevention of UCL injury and 33.2% felt that throwing injuries were not preventable in adolescent baseball. Conclusion. Common misconceptions exist regarding UCL reconstruction within the professional baseball media. Efforts for physicians to educate the media on the risks of overuse throwing injuries with emphasis on accurate indications, outcomes, and recovery of Tommy John Surgery are encouraged.
Optimizing the roles of unit and non-unit protection methods within DC microgrids

Summary form only given. The characteristic behavior of physically compact, multiterminal dc networks under electrical fault conditions can produce demanding protection requirements. This represents a significant barrier to more widespread adoption of dc power distribution for microgrid applications. Protection schemes have been proposed within literature for such networks based around the use of non-unit protection methods. This paper shows however that there are severe limitations to the effectiveness of such schemes when employed for more complex microgrid network architectures. Even current differential schemes, which offer a more effective, though costly, protection solution, must be carefully designed to meet the design requirements resulting from the unique fault characteristics of dc microgrids. This paper presents a detailed analysis of dc microgrid behavior under fault conditions, illustrating the challenging protection requirements and demonstrating the shortcomings of non-unit approaches for these applications. Whilst the performance requirements for the effective operation of differential schemes in dc microgrids are shown to be stringent, the authors show how these may be met using COTS technologies. The culmination of this work is the proposal of a flexible protection scheme design framework for dc microgrid applications which enables the required levels of fault discrimination to be achieved whilst minimizing the associated installation costs.
Post-entry strategic significance of export market: how does psychic distance work? The evidence from European SMEs

The purpose of this study is to broaden our understanding of the post-entry effects of psychic distance by asking what markets - psychically close or distant - became over time the most strategically significant for European SMEs. Specifically, we analyse whether psychic distance is a valid predictor of the strategic significance of foreign market, as well as whether and how this relationship is moderated by export diversification. Contrary to expectations, the study findings reveal that psychic distance to the foreign market actually increases its post-entry strategic significance, providing support for the phenomenon of PD paradox.
Calculation of Achievable Information Rates of Long-Haul Optical Transmission Systems using Instanton Approach

A method for estimation of achievable information rates of high-speed optical transmission systems is proposed. This method consists of two steps: (i) approximating probability density functions for energy of pulses, which is done by instanton approach; (ii) estimating achievable information rates by a modification of a method originally proposed by Arnold and Pfitser. Numerical results for a specific optical transmission system (submarine system at transmission rate 40 Gb/s) are reported
Employee Wellness amongst Middle Managers in a South African Public Sector Organisation

At the heart of the public service sector within a developing country such as South Africa, is the contentious issue of good service delivery. However, numerous budget cuts, high vacancy rates and service delivery demands have an impact on the wellbeing of middle managers. This study investigates: 1) the relationship between sense of coherence, work engagement and burnout; and 2) whether there is a difference in socio-demographic variables. The study employed a quantitative research method, using primary data from a convenience sample (N = 172) of middle managers within a public service organisation. The correlational and inferential statistical analysis revealed a significant statistical relationship between the variables, namely sense of coherence, work engagement, and burnout. Significant differences were also found between respondents in terms of marital status and depersonalisation or cynicism. Overall, the results showed that the respondents experienced high levels of sense of coherence, work engagement and professional efficacy. This study has highlighted the wellbeing of employees within the public sector in a developing country.
A three-dimensional neural recording microsystem with implantable data compression circuitry

A 256-site microsystem comprises 4 neural recording arrays with integrated amplification and multiplexing circuitry and an implantable spike detection ASIC. The spike detector compresses the amount of neural data by 92%, increasing the total number of channels recorded wirelessly from 25 to 312. The implantable circuitry consumes 5.4 mW at 3 V.
Factores sociales explicativos de la riqueza vegetal en huertos familiares: análisis de una estrategia de vida

El objetivo del artículo fue analizar los factores sociales que propician la riqueza vegetal en huertos familiares de tres localidades rurales del Estado de México. El enfoque teórico de estrategia de vida se utilizó para indagar las acciones realizadas por las personas de ingresos bajos en dichas localidades. La metodología consistió en: selección y caracterización del área de estudio; descripción de las familias y los huertos familiares; análisis del manejo de los agroecosistemas, la riqueza de especies y su aprovechamiento; y exploración de factores sociales asociados a la riqueza vegetal. Los resultados revelaron una riqueza de especies alta, se registraron 128 especies en las tres localidades, usadas para fines variados. Los valores del índice de Simpson D indicaron que la diversidad de especies en los huertos familiares es baja (> 0.9). La familia se distribuye las prácticas de manejo, mismas que involucran creencias, costumbres y tradiciones locales. Los factores que favorecen la riqueza vegetal fueron la religión, la ocupación y el valor de uso del huerto familiar. Se concluye que los factores sociales identificados propician la agrobiodiversidad, influyendo en la estrategia de vida de huertos familiares.
Using flexural MEMS to study and exploit nonlinearities: a review

This review describes recent experimental developments in the study of nonlinearities for flexural microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) structures. It includes motivation for studying a variety of nonlinear phenomena, highlighting applications where nonlinearities are relevant. Examples are described where nonlinearities are seen as a nuisance, along with techniques used to mitigate the nonlinearities. More recently, efforts to exploit nonlinearities for improved performance have emerged and are also described. After a summary of the theory behind nonlinear mechanisms, the article describes progress in several areas of nonlinearity: engineering nonlinearities to enhance performance, bifurcations and multistability, parametric processes, frequency mixing, nonlinearly coupled resonances, and nonlinear dissipation.
An investigation into the effects of anxiety sensitivity in adolescents on childhood depression and anxiety disorder

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of anxiety sensitivity in adolescents on childhood depression and anxiety disorder. Mood disorders and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents can be given examples of important research topics in recent years. The participants of the study consist of 670 students in Erzurum city. The data were collected through anxiety sensitivity index and anxiety and depression index for children and adolescents. For data analysis, correlation analysis and structural equation model were used. The results revealed that anxiety sensitivity impacts anxiety disorder and childhood depression through direct and indirect effects in a positive way. The results are discussed in line with the relevant literature. Key words: Anxiety sensitivity, anxiety, anxiety disorder, depression, structural equation.
Academic spin-offs’ team heterogeneity: an exploratory analysis on growth performance

Purpose of the paper: The present study seeks to shed light on the relationship between team background diversity and growth performance in academic spinoffs. Academic spin-offs are an important means to exploit and transfer the results of academic and scientific research. However, empirical investigations highlight that they tend to have more homogeneous teams and lower performance than independent new ventures. Methodology: We focus on the disciplinary background of academic and nonacademic members in order to assess the team heterogeneity. The sample is composed of 67 academic spin-offs. Hierarchical regression analysis has been used for our exploratory purpose. Findings: The results show that the functional diversity affects positively firm growth and this impact is significantly higher in the case of corporate venture backed spin-offs. Moreover, our findings suggest that the integration of market-oriented skills and business-related networks and competencies through the presence of CVC strengthen the relationship between heterogeneity and performance. Implications: A growing body of literature shows that functional diversity is more likely to have positive effects than demographical diversity. Our results confirm the key role of a balanced composition between academic and non-academic profiles. Furthermore, this functional heterogeneity can be fruitfully extended by external market capabilities conveyed by the presence of a corporate venture capital. Originality of the paper: This exploratory study is a first attempt to fill the gap on the relationship between diversity and performance. The originality of the analysis lies in deepening the interaction between team functional background and corporate venture in assessing the performance of academic spin-offs.