Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Moral Disengagement Level of Team Athletes Depending on Unethical Behaviors They Perceived from Their Coaches

The aim of this study is to determine the correlation between moral disengagement level of team athletes and unethical behaviors they perceived from their coaches by examining moral disengagement level of team athletes depending on unethical behaviors they perceived from their coaches. The target population of the study consists of 305 team athletes whose age average is 20.45 ± 4.68 and who are training with the same trainer for average of 2.01 ± 1.69 years and from basketball, football and volleyball branches. In this study, “Moral Disengagement in Sport” and “Athlete’s Perception about Coaches’ Unethical Behaviors” scales have been used as data collection tools. Descriptive statistics, t test, ANOVA and Pearson Correlation analysis were used for the analysis of data. According to the findings of the study, it was observed that there was a positive low level of correlation between moral disengagement and athlete’s perception about unethical behaviors of the coach. Younger athletes have a higher perception about unethical behavior they perceived from coaches. Moral disengagement scores of male athletes, athletes who did not take part in national team and athletes who were punished were significantly higher. Significant difference was observed in moral disengagement and in the sub-dimensions of the athletes’ perception about their coaches’ unethical behavior scales by branch. When the meeting level of athletes with their coaches in the social environment examined, it was seen that there was a significant difference in all sub-dimensions of the athlete’s perception regarding the coach’s unethical behaviors scale. When athlete’s level of communication with their coaches was examined, there was a significant difference in all sub-dimensions of the athlete’s perception regarding the coach’s unethical behaviors scale. As a result, as the level of unethical behavior that athletes perceived from their coaches increases, the level of moral disengagement also increases.
Negative Peer Disclosure

This paper provides first evidence of negative peer disclosure (NPD), an emerging corporate strategy to publicize adverse news about industry peers on social media. Consistent with NPDs being implicit positive self-disclosures, disclosing firms experience a two-day abnormal return of 1.6-1.7% over the market and industry. Further exploring the benefits and costs of such disclosures, we find that NPD propensity increases with the degree of product market rivalry and technology proximity and that disclosing firms outperform non-disclosing peers in the product markets in the year following NPD. These results rationalize peer disclosure and extend the scope of the literature beyond self-disclosure.
An investigation of multi-modal gaze-supported zoom and pan interactions in ultrasound machines

We are investigating the potential and the challenges of integrating eye gaze tracking support into the interface of ultrasound machines used for routine diagnostic scans by sonographers. In this thesis, we follow a user-centred approach by first conducting a field study to understand the context of the end user. As a starting point to a gaze-supported interface, we focus on the zoom functions of ultrasound machines. We study gaze-supported approaches for the often-used zoom function in ultrasound machines and present two alternatives, One-step Zoom (OZ) and Multi-step Zoom (MZ). A state-based analysis on the zoom functions in ultrasound machines is presented followed by a state-based representation of the gaze-supported alternatives. The gaze-supported state representation extends the manualbased interaction by implicitly integrating gaze input to OZ and offering a gaze-supported alternative to moving the zoom box in MZ. Evaluations of the proposed interactions through a series of user studies, seventeen nonsonographers and ten sonographers, suggest an increased cognitive demand and time on task compared to the conventional manual-based interaction. However, participants also reported an increased focus on main tasks using the gaze-supported alternative, which could offer benefit to novice users. They also report a lowered physical interaction as the gaze input replaces some functions of the manual input.
The Influence of UGOV on Gen Y Perceptions towards Malaysian Federal Ruling Party

Researchers in the realm of social media and political participation have identified multifaceted perception that and has intensified the diffusion of critical and liberal ideas among Gen Y. The insights of making UGOV as an opportunity to influence the gen Y pondered the need for the government to manoeuvre the approach that likely will win the heart and mind of the young voters. Therefore, this study investigates the influence of User Generated Online Video (UGOV) on Gen Y perception towards Malaysian Federal Ruling Party. The study adopts a qualitative methodology that involves indepth interviews in which the informants are Gen Y in Malaysia. The results emphasized the need for the government to fully utilized social media platform mainly YouTube by giving fast responses and genuine interaction. Although it is undeniable the government has making the effort to attain the young voters through social media platform, the UGOV user found that the government still lacking in terms of credibility because of the content or most of the issues in the government related video only focussing issues that distant from the voter’s heart. Hence, the perceptions towards the federal government in many aspects were evident in this paper.
Characterization of Ectonucleotidases in Nociceptive Circuits

Thiamine monophosphatase (TMPase, also known as fluoride-resistant a cid phosphatase) is a classic histochemical marker of small-diameter dor sal root ganglia neurons. The molecular identity of TMPase is currently unknown. We found that TMPase is identi cal to the transmembrane isoform of prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP), an enzyme wi th unknown molecular and physiological functions. We then found that PAPknockout mice have normal acute pain sensitivity but enhanced sensitivity in chronic inflammatory and neuropat hic pain models. In gain-of-function studies, intraspinal injection of PAP protein has potent antinociceptive, antihyperalgesic, and antiallodynic effects that last lon ger than the opioid analgesic morphine. PAP suppresses pain by functioning as an ecto-5 ′-nucleotidase. Specifically, PAP dephosphorylates extracellular adenosine monophosphate (AMP) to adenosine and activates A 1-adenosine receptors in dorsal spinal cord. Our studies reveal molecular and physiological functions for PAP in purine nucleotide metabolism and nociception and suggest a novel use for PAP in the treatment of chronic pain. This work was previously published: Zylka, M.J*. , Sowa, N.A*. , et al. (2008). Neuron 60; 111-122. *Authors contributed equally
Substrate specific contributions of the protein subunit of E.coli RNase P to substrate recognition and catalysis.

by LEI SUN E.coli RNase P is an endonuclease that catalyzes the maturation of tRNA in cells. It consists of a ~400 nucleotide RNA subunit (P RNA) and a ~100 amino acid protein subunit (C5). RNase P processes all pre-tRNAs, yet some substrates apparently lack consensus sequence elements for recognition. To examine how the structural variation in different pre-tRNAs may affect RNase P processing, we compared binding affinities and cleavage rates of E.coli pre-tRNAs that exhibit the largest variation from consensus recognition sequences. Remarkably, the binding constants and catalytic rates of different pre-tRNAs are essentially uniform for RNase P holoenzyme but not for P RNA alone. These data suggest that an important biological function of the RNase P protein is to offset the effects of the variation in pre-tRNA structure such that binding and catalysis are uniform. Comparative analyses of pre-tRNA and tRNA binding reveal that the uniform binding results from variations in the energetic contribution of the 5’ leader which serves to compensate for the difference in tRNA binding. Kinetic analyses show that the protein subunit makes a dramatic (>900-fold) contribution to the catalysis of some non-consensus pre-tRNAs. To explore the
The Usage of Partisan News and Its Impact on Compromise

of Dissertation . iii Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 Chapter 2: Theory and Literature . 11 Chapter 3: Media bias and selective exposure . 29 Chapter 4: Political bias increases engagement . 76 Chapter 5: Effects of partisan exposure on compromise . 96 Chapter 6: Conclusion . 131 References . 140
Knowledge management in freight forwarding as a logistics intermediator: model and effectiveness

ABSTRACT This paper aims to develop a knowledge management process for freight forwarding logistics companies and to empirically examine its effectiveness. In order for this paper to do so, it identifies the types of freight forwarders’ knowledge and scrutinizes internal and external sources of knowledge possession in companies. This paper also analyses how the freight forwarders’ knowledge assists in improving organisational performance. Research findings show that absorptive capacity and inter-firm cooperative relationships have facilitated greater level of knowledge possessed by freight forwarders. Knowledge possession has helped companies to improve value creation and organisational innovation, in which the knowledge possession has played a mediating role in the interactions among the absorptive capacity, inter-firm cooperative relationship, and organisational performance. This line of research could provide freight forwarding companies with strategic insights into a systematic knowledge management process and its effectiveness by categorically identifying freight forwarding knowledge types, sources of knowledge possession, and usefulness in improving organisational performance.
Reviewing the Mediating Role of Organizational Learning Capability on the Effect of Transformational Leadership on Entrepreneurial Orientation

Leadership plays a significant role in directing the organization, recognizing environmental needs and paving the way for appropriate development. Among the various styles of leadership, one of the most popular for managing change is transformational leadership. The purpose of this paper is to reviewing the literature and the associations among transformational leadership, entrepreneurial orientation, and organizational learning capability.
Information Science Roles in the Emerging Field of Data Science

There has long been discussion about the distinctions of library science, information science, and informatics, and how these areas differ and overlap with computer science. Today the term data science is emerging that generates excitement and questions about how it relates to and differs from these other areas of study. For our purposes here, I consider information science to be the general term that subsumes library science and informatics and focuses on distinctions and similarities among these disciplines that each informs data science. At the most general levels, information science deals with the genesis, flow, use, and preservation of information; computer science deals with algorithms and techniques for computational processes. Data science as a concept emerges from the applications of existing studies of measurement, representation, interpretation, and management to problems in Citation: Gary Marchionini (2016). Information Science Roles in the Emerging Field of Data Science. Received: Mar. 10, 2016 Accepted: Mar. 22, 2016
Gender Equity in Computer Learning Environments

Computers play an increasingly central role in our society. Lack of proficiency in using computers and lack of knowledge about their capabilities can be a barrier to participation in many technologically rich fields as well as to securing jobs in many intellectually and financially rewarding careers. Computer learning environments also have the potential for enhancing many types of cognitive skills that are rarely developed in other learning situations. The well-documented differential participation of males and females in computer learning environments could lead to corresponding differences in cognitive attainments and career access. Reversing this potential trend requires that the quality of computer education be improved and, especially, that learning environments be tailored to differences among individuals. Most immediately, steps must be taken to ensure equitable participation of males and females in these environments. Computer environments for learning have the potential for fostering cognitive skills for all students. This article characterizes the gap between the potential of computers in education and their performance in classrooms, documents differential participation of males and females in computer experiences, describes two studies of how males and females respond to computer learning environments, and suggests future actions to foster equitable outcomes from’these environments.
Anger Mediates the Effects of Fear on Support for the Far Right-A Rejoinder

We are grateful to John Jost for carefully engaging with our work and presenting a different interpretation of our findings on the effects of fear and anger stemming from the November 13, 2015, Paris attacks on the propensity to vote for the far right. Jost advances a model that holds that anger mediates the effect of fear on support for the far right. In this rejoinder, we respond to the issues he raises regarding our model specification, consider his alternative suggestion, and offer some conclusions about how to resolve this debate empirically. We hope this exchange advances the literature on the impact of various societal threats on voting for the far right.
Developing countries organizations’ readiness for Big Data analytics

Regardless of the nature, size, or business sector, organizations are now collecting burgeoning various volumes of data in different formats. As much as voluminous data are necessary for organizations to draw good insights needed for making informed decisions, traditional architectures and existing infrastructures are limited in delivering fast analytical processing needed for these Big Data. For success organizations need to apply technologies and methods that could empower them to cost effectively analyze these Big Data. However, many organizations in developing countries are constrained with limited access to technology, finances, infrastructure and skilled manpower. Yet, for productive use of these technologies and methods needed for Big Data analytics, both the organizations and their workforce need to be prepared. The major objective for this study was to investigate developing countries organizations’ readiness for Big Data analytics. Data for the study were collected from a public sector in South Africa and analyzed quantitatively. Results indicated that scalability, ICT infrastructure, top management support, organization size, financial resources, culture, employees’ e-skills, organization’s customers’ and vendors are significant factors for organizations’ readiness for Big Data analytics. Likewise strategies, security and competitive pressure were found not to be significant. This study contributes to the scanty literature of Big Data analytics by providing empirical evidence of the factors that need attention when organizations are preparing for Big Data analytics.
Comparing perceived effects of climate-related environmental change and adaptation strategies for the Pacific small island states of Tuvalu, Samoa, and Tonga

Inhabitants of Pacific small island states are facing multiple socio-ecological pressures, with climate change being one of the most prominent. Nevertheless, the agency of local stakeholders in decisions on how to adapt to climate-related environmental change has been largely underappreciated in the climate change sciences as well as in policy decisions. We, therefore, conducted a survey study in Tuvalu, Samoa, and Tonga, asking specifically how residents perceive their situation regarding climate-related challenges, what adaptation strategies they have devised and implemented, and what they expect of governmental and nongovernmental organisations in these efforts. In contrast to the common perception that Pacific small island states are primarily threatened by rising sea levels, residents’ perceptions indicate that drought, cyclones and other flood-related problems pose a far more imminent danger. Our results suggest that further research on those perceived environmental changes is advisable to provide reliable data for scientific models and policy decisions.
Representations of physician's role and their impact on compliance

Lo studio approfondisce l’analisi di come il ruolo medico sia rappresentato nella societa contemporanea e come questa rappresentazione influenza la propensione del paziente alla com-pliance. E stato chiesto a 468 pazienti di compilare un questionario volto a rilevare la rappre-sentazione del ruolo del medico. Il livello di compliance e stato misurato tramite una scala Li-kert a 4 punti con domande relative a cinque aspetti: terapia, consigli sulla salute, norme igieni-che, comportamenti vietati, raccomandazioni per uno stile di vita salutare. Una procedura com-binata di analisi delle corrispondenze multiple e analisi dei clusters ha consentito di identificare differenti profili di risposta, corrispondenti a differenti rappresentazioni del ruolo medico. Per confrontare i clusters sui livelli di compliance e stata applicata un’analisi della varianza (ANOVA). Sono stati identificati quattro profili: il medico e rappresentato in termini di autori-ta affiliativa, amico idealizzato, consulente competente o spiacevole avversario. Differenze si-gnificative sono state riscontrate nei livelli di compliance caratterizzanti le diverse rappresenta-zioni. I risultati suggeriscono che la conoscenza dei modi con cui i pazienti rappresentano la loro relazione con il medico e fondamentale per una migliore comprensione dei loro differenti livelli di compliance.
Design and implementation of a control scheme for a MEMS rate integrating gyroscope

MEMS gyroscopes are found across a large range of applications, from low precision low cost applications through to high budget projects that require almost perfect accuracy. MEMS gyroscopes fall into two categories – ‘rate’ and ‘rate integrating’, with the latter offering superior performance. The key advantage that the rate integrating type possesses is that it directly measures angle, eliminating the need for any integration step. This reduces the potential for errors, particularly at high rates. However, the manufacturing precision required is far tighter than that of the rate gyroscope, and this has thus far limited the development of rate integrating gyroscopes. This thesis proposes a method for reducing the effect of structural imperfections on the performance of a rate integrating gyroscope. By taking a conventional rate gyroscope and adjusting its control scheme to operate in rate integrating mode, the thesis shows that it is possible to artificially eliminate the effect of some structural imperfections on the accuracy of angular measurement through the combined use of electrostatic tuning and capacitive forcing. Further, it demonstrates that it is viable to base the designs for rate integrating gyroscopes on existing rate gyroscope architectures, albeit with some modifications. Initially, the control scheme is derived through the method of multiple scales and its potential efficacy demonstrated through computational modelling using Simulink. The control scheme is then implemented onto an existing rate gyroscope architecture, with a series of tests conducted that benchmark the gyroscope performance in comparison to standard performance measures. Experimental work demonstrates the angle measurement capability of the rate integrating control scheme, with the gyroscope shown to be able to measure angle, although not to the precision necessary for commercial implementation. However, the scheme is shown to be viable with some modifications to the gyroscope architecture, and initial tests on an alternative architecture based on these results are presented. Acknowledgements First and foremost, I would like to thank my supervisory team, Dr BJ Gallacher and Dr ZX Hu for their immense help and support over the course of this project. My heartfelt thanks also go out to United Technologies and Systems for providing the funding for this project, and in particular Chris Gregory, Kevin Townsend and Chris Fell for offering their help and expertise throughout the duration of the project. Furthermore, thanks must be offered to the Microelectronics research group at Newcastle University, members of which have offered considerable help and pastoral support throughout my studies. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, my thanks go to my parents, Linda and Robert, who have never faltered in their support throughout my education, without which I would undoubtedly have found it impossible to achieve what I have thus far.
Bimanual Coupling and the Intermanual Speed Advantage

This study investigated previously observed differences in speed when completing a two-handed task either bimanually (i.e., the normal, two-handed mode) or intermanually (i.e., when such tasks are performed with different peoples’ hands). When comparing these two manual “coordination modes,” a phenomena referred to as the intermanual speed advantage has been observed. While various research domains have reported the intermanual speed advantage (i.e., a “mode effect”), recent research suggests that the observed difference in performance may depend on fundamental bimanual limitations that are not observed when using the intermanual coordination mode. To investigate the intermanual speed advantage, a task was constructed to exploit a hypothesized bimanual limitation that may underlie this mode effect: bimanual coupling. Results showed a replication of the intermanual speed advantage and higher between-hand coupling during bimanual performance. Subsequent analyses suggests that speed during two-handed tasks may be facilitated by decoupled movement of the limbs, regardless of coordination mode.