Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Running head: ROLE OF PRIOR AND PERCEIVED ABILITY ON GOALS

Goal theory has become one of the most prominent perspectives in the study of academic motivation. Prior studies have found conflicting results regarding the relationship of goal orientation to cognitive engagement, academic achievement, and ability perceptions. Two hundred thirty-nine students from a large state university participated in this study. Results indicate that ability perceptions are significant predictors of students' goals, cognitive engagement, and grades, and that they indirectly contributed to performance on depth of processing, even when verbal ability was controlled. Furthermore, cognitive engagement mediated the effect of both performance-approach and mastery goals on depth of processing. This model fills in the gap in goal theory by answering the question why individuals choose goals by providing a powerful explanation for students' choices. (Contains 3 tables, 2 figures, and 20 references.) (Author/SLD) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. Prior and Perceived Ability 1 Running head: ROLE OF PRIOR AND PERCEIVED ABILITY ON GOALS 1 PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
Inter-annual variability of carbon budget components in an AsiaFlux forest site estimated by long-term flux measurement

The study site is located in a cool-temperate zone in central Japan, under significant influence of the Asian monsoon. The Asian summer monsoon, often characterized by heavy rains and humid summers, provides abundant water to most ecosystems during the growing season. The Asian winter monsoon affects the amount of snowfall, especially in mountainous regions, which plays an important role in the spring onset of the growing season as well as in the provision of water resources for the upcoming summer. We investigated the year-to-year variability of the annual carbon budget estimated by a long-term flux measurement extended over ten years. An objective of this study is to present the long-term trend of the CO2 exchange and to make clear the cause of the year-to-year variability. The focus of the paper is on the inter-annual variability of the annual carbon budget components in relation to the climatic variables and the length of the growing season.
Intestinal helminths of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in north-west Italy

Summary A total of 180 foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from an area scarcely investigated of north-west Italy, were examined for intestinal helminths using sedimentation and counting technique (SCT). Faecal samples were submitted to centrifugation with 50 % zinc sulphate used as flotation solution. No fox was found completely negative for intestinal helminths. The most frequently identified nematodes were Uncinaria stenocephala (70.0 %), Molineus legerae (27.2 %), Toxocara canis (26.7 %), Toxascaris leonina (25.6 %), Trichuris vulpis (21.1 %), Aonchotheca putorii (8.9 %), Pterygodermatites affinis (5.6 %). Genus Mesocestoides (81.7 %), family Dilepididae (29.4 %) and Taenia spp. (8.3 %) were the most prevalent cestodes. All foxes were negative for E. multilocularis and E. granulosus. In two foxes trematodes belonging to the family Plagiorchidae were found. The study highlighted that foxes are hosts of intestinal helminths of veterinary and medical importance which may be transmitted to dogs and humans.
Test of independence for high-dimensional random vectors based on freeness in block correlation matrices

In this paper, we are concerned with the independence test for k high-dimensional sub-vectors of a normal vector, with fixed positive integer k. A natural high-dimensional extension of the classical sample correlation matrix, namely block correlation matrix, is proposed for this purpose. We then construct the so-called Schott type statistic as our test statistic, which turns out to be a particular linear spectral statistic of the block correlation matrix. Interestingly, the limiting behavior of the Schott type statistic can be figured out with the aid of the Free Probability Theory and the Random Matrix Theory. Specifically, we will bring the so-called real second order freeness for Haar distributed orthogonal matrices, derived in Mingo and Popa (2013)[10], into the framework of this high-dimensional testing ∗Corresponding author. †Z.G. Bao was supported by a startup fund from HKUST. ‡J. Hu was partially supported by Science and Technology Development Foundation of Jilin (Grant No. 20160520174JH), Science and Technology Foundation of Jilin during the “13th Five-Year Plan” and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 11301063). §G.M. Pan was partially supported by a MOE Tier 2 grant 2014-T2-2-060 and by a MOE Tier 1 Grant RG25/14 at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. ¶W. Zhou was partially supported by R-155-000-165-112 at the National University of Singapore. 1527
Analysis of Stable Isotopic Composition of Precipitation in Katsina State In Nigeria As An Indication of Water Cycle

The seasonal nature of precipitation in recent years had seriously affected the industrial and agricultural activities in Katsina state. Thus, stable isotopes composition of precipitation was used to check water cycle which delineated the nature of precipitation. The phase changing characteristic of water during successive cycle of evaporation and condensation (hydrological cycle) reveals the magnitude of isotope fractionation which reflect a wide range of ? 2 H and ? 18 O values in precipitation. The isotopic concentration changes, whenever condensation occurs to form precipitation. 19 precipitation samples were collected from different areas across Katsina state in Nigeria. The delta values for both deuterium and oxygen-18 of the samples were determined using Geo 20-20 Mass-Gas Spectrometer. Katsina State precipitation shows a wide range of stable isotopes variation; the ? 2 H values range from -74‰ to -4.4‰ standard mean ocean water (SMOW) with weighted mean of -39.3‰ and the ? 18 O values range from -10.20‰ to –1.88‰ (SMOW) with a weighted mean value of -6.1‰. Thus the delta values distribution for the State define a straight line on a cross-plot of ? 2 H against ? 18 O represented by approximate equation known as Local Meteoric Water Line (LMWL); ? 2 H = 8.2 ? 18 O + 11.5‰. The slope in LMWL of the Katsina state indicates very minute or no evaporation effect during precipitation and thus confirms the continental nature of its precipitation (water form in the atmosphere which was raised from the land). Keywords : Fractionation, Stable isotope, Meteoric water, Deuterium, Oxygen-18
Housework, Fixed Effects, and Wages of Married Workers

Although the primacy of household responsibilities in determining gender differences in labor market outcomes is universally recognized, there has been little investigation of the direct effect of housework on wages. Using data from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics, cross-sectional wage regressions reveal a substantial negative relation between wages and housework for wives, which persists in specifications controlling for individual fixed effects. The evidence for husbands is inconclusive. Married women's housework time is, on average, three times that of married men's. The addition of housework time to the wage equations increases the explained component of the gender wage gap from 27-30 percent to 38 percent.
The Monetary Theory of Production: Contents

1. Introduction 2. Neoclassical monetary theory 3. A monetary economy 4. The creation of bank money 5. The distribution of income 6. The role of financial markets 7. Real and monetary interest 8. Implications for monetary policy 9. Concluding remarks References Index.
Performance Evaluation of an Andersen Cascade Impactor with an Additional Stage for Nanoparticle Sampling

This study describes the design and performance of an ambient air sampler consisting of an Andersen cascade impactor using inertial filter technology (ANIF) as a supplemental stage to separate nano-particles smaller than 70 nm. The design of the inertial filter resulted in an aerodynamic cutoff size of dp50 ~70 nm, a satisfactory sharpness in classification and a separation behavior comparable to that of a previously reported nanosampler (NS). The pressure drop at the backup filter in the sampler was ~30 kPa at a flow rate of 28.3 L/min. The ANIF has a number of advantages over currently available samplers, such as LPI and nano-MOUDI, such as reducing the loss of semi-volatile components in ultrafine particles by evaporation at reduced pressures, as well as having a smaller initial cost for the equipment for nanoparticle collection. Furthermore, the size distribution of the ambient particles measured with the ANIF compared favorably with those measured by conventional instruments that are currently available on the market.
Quasi-Static Cyclic Tests on Masonry Spandrels

This paper presents the results of an experimental campaign on masonry spandrels. Within this campaign, four masonry spandrels were subjected to quasi-static cyclic loading. Two different spandrel configurations were tested. The first configuration comprised a masonry spandrel with a timber lintel, and the second configuration, a masonry spandrel on a shallow masonry arch. For each configuration, two specimens were tested. The first was tested with a constant axial load in the spandrel, while for the second specimen, the axial load in the spandrel depended on the axial elongation of the spandrel. This paper summarizes the properties of the four test units, the test setup, and the most important results from the experiments, documenting the failure mechanisms that developed and the force-deformation hysteresis of the spandrel elements. The paper also presents a mechanical model for estimating the peak strength of masonry spandrels.
RISK ASSESSMENT ON DENGUE AMONG UPM STUDENTS

ABSTRACT Background: This study assessed the level of risk of dengue infection in 17 th College, Universiti Putra Malaysia and the association between knowledge, attitude and practice on dengue control with the risk perception of the residents. Materials and Methods: Risk of dengue was assessed using HIRARC and Aedes Index and the respondents who involved in this study were asked about the knowledge, attitude, and practice and risk perception on dengue. 17th College was identified as a high risk area. Result: There was significant associations between knowledge and attitude (P<0.05) as well as between knowledge and practice (P<0.05). Interestingly, despite the overall positive attitude towards controlling dengue among the respondents, there were shortfall with the practice where they had poor knowledge withpractice on dengue control. Conclusion: Therefore, actions need to be done to enhance their knowledge and practice on dengue control. Campaigns on dengue control should be organized to educate and encourage individuals to practice simple preventive actions, such as, use of insecticide, treated bed nets and screening of homes. Key Words: dengue, HIRARC, Aedes Index, risk perception.
Effect of Storage Temperature on Fruit Ripening in Three Kiwifruit Cultivars

The responses of three kiwifruit cultivars, Actinidia chinensis ‘Sanuki Gold’, A. chinensis ‘Rainbow Red’, and A. deliciosa ‘Hayward’ to various storage temperatures (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20°C) for 8 weeks were investigated. The rate of fruit which initiated ethylene production due to rot development increased with increases in storage temperature. Early-maturing cultivars, ‘Rainbow Red’ and ‘Sanuki Gold’ fruit stored at 5, 10, and 15°C showed drastic softening and a decrease in titratable acidity (TA) to an edible level within 4 weeks without detectable ethylene production, whereas fruit stored at 0 and 20°C maintained high firmness and TA even after 8 weeks unless they were infected with rot. A late-maturing cultivar, ‘Hayward’ fruit stored at 5 and 10°C softened more rapidly than when stored at 0, 15, or 20°C. Treatment with 1-Methylcyclopropene (1MCP) did not suppress the low temperature modulated fruit ripening in any cultivars, indicating its independence from ethylene. These results suggest that ‘Sanuki Gold’ and ‘Rainbow Red’ are more sensitive to low temperatures compared to ‘Hayward’ and the sensitivity is involved in the determination of storage life and how early the fruit matures on the vine.
Rise of Health Risks among Adults in India: A Quick Look at NFHS-4 Fact Sheets

The recently published fact sheets of 15 states/UTs from NFHS-4 survey provide overall estimation of selected health and demographic indicators. Many of the focussed areas of national health programmes have shown improvement, but some emerging trends are calling for immediate attention. In this commentary, we look at rise of health risk factors such as alcohol/tobacco use, obesity and hypertension in recent years. The fact sheets reveal that while alcohol consumption, especially in the southern states, has gone up in the last decade, tobacco consumption has come down. Regarding malnutrition, the country now carries a double burden of the same– still prevailing under nutrition and alarming rise of obesity. Similarly, hypertension is increasing with no rural-urban differentials. These trends suggest policy interventions for health promotion focusing on lifestyle change across sub-groups of population in India.
September Arctic Sea Ice minimum prediction – a new skillful statistical approach

Abstract. Sea ice in both Polar Regions is an important indicator for the expression of global climate change and its polar amplification. Consequently, a broad interest exists on sea ice coverage, variability and long term change. However, its predictability is complex and it depends on various atmospheric and oceanic parameters. In order to provide insights into the potential development of a monthly/seasonal signal of sea ice evolution, we developed a robust statistical model based on oceanic and different atmospheric variables to calculate an estimate of the September sea ice extent (SSIE) on monthly time scale. Although previous statistical attempts of monthly/seasonal SSIE forecasts show a relatively reduced skill, when the trend is removed, we show here that the September sea ice extent has a high predictive skill, up to 4 months ahead, based on previous months' atmospheric and oceanic conditions. Our statistical model skillfully captures the interannual variability of the SSIE and could provide a valuable tool for identifying relevant regions and atmospheric parameters that are important for the sea ice development in the Arctic and for detecting sensitive and critical regions in global coupled climate models with focus on sea ice formation.
The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Biochemistry of Saliva

Abstract Muslims fast every day from down to sunset during the holy month of Ramadan. The possible side effect of Ramadan fasting on general health has been widely studied, but oral health may also alter due to one month fast affecting some of the salivary secondary metabolites. The aim present research was identifying the influence of fasting saliva of healthy individuals. The subjects were selected from non-smoker male employees of one factory in Rasht. 35 healthy male (aged 30-50 years), who fasted the whole Ramadan entered. Their unstimulated saliva samples were collected before, during and at the end of Ramadan. Concentration of salivary uric acid, the activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were then measured using spectrophotometric methods according to procedure given for serum. The results showed a significant reduction in the concentration of salivary uric acid and AST, while the activity of ALP was significantly increased. It was concluded that some of salivary biochemical markers undergo various fluctuations in response to fasting. However, more studies with a larger population and various biochemicals are required to certainly comment on the matter. Keywords: ALP, AST, fasting, Ramadan, saliva, uric acid.
How Does Strategic Competition Affect Firm Values? A Study of New Product Announcements

We examine the role of strategic interaction in explaining the valuation effect of new product announcements and employ Sundaram, John, and John's (1996) competitive strategy measure to operationalize the nature of a firm's competitive interaction. Using a sample of new product introductions between 1991 and 1995, we find that the market values introductions announced by firms in strategic substitutes competition more favorably than those announced by firms in strategic complements competition. These results hold after we control for other variables that could explain the announcement effect. We also find that industry rivals of those announcing firms that compete in strategic substitutes and experience a positive announcement effect generally suffer a small, but significant wealth loss. The evidence supports the notion that the nature of competitive interaction in an industry is important in assessing the effect of corporate product strategies on shareholder value.
Comparing Airborne and Satellite Retrievals of Optical and Microphysical Properties of Cirrus and Deep Convective Clouds using a Radiance Ratio Technique

Solar radiation reflected by cirrus and deep convective clouds (DCCs) was measured by the Spectral Modular Airborne Radiation Measurement System (SMART) installed on the German HALO (High Altitude and Long Range Research Aircraft) during the ML-CIRRUS and the ACRIDICON-CHUVA campaigns. In particular flights, HALO performed closely collocated measurements with overpasses of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on board of Aqua satellite. Based on the nadir upward radiance, the optical thickness τ and bulk particle effective radius r eff of cirrus and DCC are retrieved using a radiance ratio algorithm which considers the cloud thermodynamic phase, the cloud vertical profile, multi layer clouds, and heterogeneity of the surface albedo. For the cirrus case, the comparison of τ ci and r eff,ci retrieved on the basis of SMART and MODIS upward radiances yields a normalized mean absolute deviation of 0.5 % for τ ci and 2.5 % for r eff,ci . While for the DCC case, the respective deviation is 5.9 % for τ dcc and 13.2 % for r eff,dcc . The larger deviations in case of DCC are mainly attributed to the fast cloud evolution and three-dimensional radiative effects. Measurements of spectral radiance at near-infrared wavelengths with different absorption by cloud particles are employed to investigate the vertical profile of cirrus effective radius. The retrieved values of cirrus effective radius are further compared with corresponding in situ measurements using a vertical weighting method. Compared to the MODIS observation, spectral measurements of SMART provide an increased amount of information on the vertical distribution of particle sizes at cloud top, and therefore allow to reconstruct the profile of effective radius at cloud top. The retrieved effective radius differs to in situ measurements with a normalized mean absolute deviation between 4–19 %, depending on the wavelength chosen in the retrieval algorithm. While, the MODIS cloud product underestimates the in situ measurements by 48 %. The presence of liquid water clouds below the cirrus, the variability of particle size distributions, and the simplification in the retrieval algorithm assuming vertically homogeneous cloud are identified as the potential error contributors.
Genetic Assocciation of Test-day Milk Urea Concentration with Milk Yield in Primiparous Holstein Fresian Cows

The aim of this study wos to estimate genetic parameters of milk urea concentration (MUC) and the relationships with milk yield (MY) in the first lactation of Holstein Friesian cows. Data consisted of 952 test day records of MY and MUC on 52 first lactation Holstein Friesian cows calving from 2015 and 2016 at Agricultural Research and Development Station (ARDS) Simnic-Craiova, Romania. Random regression models were used to estimate genetic parameters and associations between traits. The coefficient of varation for MUC in the first parity was 38,34%. Average daily heritability of MUC was 0,20. In the first parity,genetic correlation between MUC and MY was positive and increased with days in milk from 0,18 to 0,38.This results confirm that MUC,used for management porposes,may slightly increase due to selection for milk production trait.
Teacher gender‐related influences in Greek schools

Background. Although there is a wealth of empirical studies examining the effects and the correlates of student gender in school, teacher gender has rarely been a research focus. Since Greece is one of the few Western countries with an about equal percentage of male and female teachers at primary and secondary levels of public education, it offers itself as a well-suited context for exploring teacher gender-related influences. Aims. The aim of the study was to examine gender-related differences in Greek classrooms focusing on teacher gender. It was hypothesised that due to the societal context clear gender effects could be detected. It was also assumed that teacher-student interaction patterns would be influenced by teacher gender not so much as a main effect but as interaction effects involving variables such as student gender, student achievement, grade, and teacher specialisation. Samples. The samples consisted of 1041 elementary school (mean age = 11.4 years) and 862 secondary school (mean age = 14.3 years) students in public schools in Greece. Methods. A multi-informant and multiperspective approach to academic and psychosocial competence was used, involving teacher, peer, and self-ratings. Achievement data were also obtained. Results. Several significant teacher gender differences were found in teachers' assessment of students' competence at both age groups. Furthermore, various domains of children's self-concept were found to be different in classes of female and male teachers. Conclusions. The findings indicate the need to use teacher gender as a relevant variable in future research.
Inclusion body disease in a Corallus hortulanus

An adult male Amazon tree boa ( Corallus hortulanus ) from the Zoo-Botanical Foundation (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) died after a period of apathy and anorexia. Cachexi a was the only significant gross finding. Numerous eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusion bodies were found in the liver, lungs, heart, testes, kidneys, and adipose tissue, compatible with the Inclusion Body Disease. The snake also had an u ndifferentiated metastatic sarcoma. In order to fur ther characterize the inclusion bodies found in this case, transmission e lectronic microscopy was performed. Inclusion Body Disease affects boid snakes, causing regurgitation, anorexia and neurolo gical signs that eventually lead to death. This is a challenging disease since its etiology, pathogenesis, and epidemiology are unknown, and therefore treatment is not effecti ve. This is the first report of Inclusion Body Disease in boid snake in B razil.