Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Couple Conflict-facing Responses from a Gender Perspective: Emotional Intelligence as a Differential Pattern

espanolLos conflictos que surgen en las relaciones de pareja pueden ser una de las mayores causas de sufrimiento cuando no se afrontan idoneamente. A traves de dos estudios, esta investigacion analiza el efecto diferencial del genero asi como la influencia de la inteligencia emocional en el afrontamiento de los conflictos de pareja y sus consecuencias a nivel individual y relacional. En el estudio 1 se examina la existencia de diferencias de genero en el afrontamiento de conflictos a traves de 4 muestras independientes de sujetos (N = 727). Tras metaanalizar los resultados de las mismas se observa que las mujeres responden de manera mas expresiva y leal ante los conflictos, mientras que los hombres emplean una respuesta mas negligente. En el estudio 2 (N = 185) se comprueba como la inteligencia emocional se convierte en un factor clave al promover el afrontamiento constructivo de conflictos adoptado tanto por mujeres como por hombres, lo que favorece tanto su bienestar psicologico como la satisfaccion con la relacion. Esta investigacion muestra la importancia de las habilidades emocionales ante los conflictos que se originan en los contextos mas intimos, como son las relaciones de pareja, y sus consecuencias tanto en hombres como en mujeres. EnglishConflicts that arise in romantic relationships can be one of the greatest causes of suffering when they are not faced appropriately. Through two studies, this research analyses the differential effect of gender and the influence of emotional intelligence on conflict-facing responses, as well as their consequences at an individual and relationship level. In Study 1, we examined the existence of gender differences during conflicts through four independent samples of subjects (N = 727). After meta-analysing the results, we observed that women responded more expressively and loyally to conflict, while men had a more negligent response. In our observations in Study 2 (N = 185), emotional intelligence became a key factor in promoting a constructive response to face conflicts that is adopted by both women and men. Moreover, emotional intelligence finally favours their psychological well-being and satisfaction with the relationship. This research shows the importance of emotional skills in confronting conflicts that originate in intimate contexts such as romantic relationships and their consequences to both men and women.
Universes Inside a Black Hole with the de Sitter Interior

We outline the basic ideas and analyze the possibilities of the quantum birth of universes inside regular black holes with the de Sitter interior replacing a singularity. We compare different cases and show that the most plausible case is the birth of a flat universe from an initial quantum fluctuation with a small admixture of radiation and strings with the negative deficit angle, which provides the existence of a potential barrier needed for quantum tunneling.
Lisfranc open reduction and internal fixation in an athletic population: screw versus suture button fixation

Background: Primarily ligamentous Lisfranc injuries occur in athletic populations. Unstable Lisfranc injuries are treated with internal fixation or arthrodesis. Internal fixation has been described with both screws and suture button devices, but there currently are only case reports in the medical literature describing the use of suture buttons. This study assessed the return to duty rate, time to full activity, hardware removal rate, and complications after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of primarily ligamentous Lisfranc injuries in an active duty military population, comparing screw fixation with suture button fixation. Methods: A retrospective review was performed of ORIF of Lisfranc injuries performed at our institution from 2009-2012. Inclusion criteria were active duty at the time of surgery, primarily ligamentous Lisfranc injuries undergoing ORIF, and minimum 6-month follow-up. Twelve patients were identified who met the inclusion criteria. Results: Six patients underwent screw fixation (five men and one woman with a mean age of 25.7 yr). Six underwent suture button fixation (five men and one woman, with a mean age of 29.7 yr). Only half of the patients in the screw fixation group returned to full activity, whereas all patients in the suture button fixation group returned to full activity. Average time to return to full activity was 358 days in the screw fixation group and 181 days in the suture button group. The hardware removal rate was 83% in the screw fixation group, with no hardware removals in the suture button group. Conclusions: Our results demonstrate that suture button fixation serves as a viable alternative to screw fixation in an athletic population.
Fiscal Decentralisation and Autonomy

Introduction Fiscal autonomy is defined by Hooghe et al. (2016, p. 6) as ‘the extent to which a regional government can independently tax its population. ’ Mangioni (2016) defines the objective of fiscal autonomy as the impost and collection of revenue for the benefit of the community revenue is collected from. While fiscal autonomy is seen as desirable, Shanske (2014, p. 16) states that granting cities fiscal powers is not without risk:
Extension of the growing season of phytoplankton in the western Baltic Sea in response to climate change

Phenology of phytoplankton was investigated at a coastal station in the western Baltic Sea from 1988 to 2017 by means of microscopically determined biomass and chlorophyll a (chl a) data. The prolongation of the growing season in this marine area is much stronger than that known from terrestrial areas. The growing season, defined by biomass or chl a thresholds, increased by 125 or 129 d, respectively, and extends recently from February to December. The spring bloom started earlier at a rate of 1.4 d yr−1 and the end of the autumn bloom was delayed by 3.1 d yr−1. The duration of the growing season increased at a rate of 4.5 d yr−1. The earlier start of the growing season was correlated with a slight increase in sunshine duration during spring, whereas the later end of the growing season was correlated with a strong increase in water temperature in autumn. The period with sea surface temperature >10°C shifted towards the end of November. Correlations of the duration of the growing season with the phosphate and nitrate concentrations were probably not causative. The shifts in the spring and autumn blooms led to a prolongation of the summer biomass minimum. The earlier spring bloom was caused, among other factors, by a shift of the biomass maximum of the dominant diatom Skeletonema marinoi from May to February/March. The delay in the autumn bloom was induced by a retardation of dominant dinoflagellates and diatoms, such as Ceratium spp. and Dactyliosolen fragilissimus.
High-throughput microcircuit analysis of individual human brains through next-generation multineuron patch-clamp

Comparing neuronal microcircuits across different brain regions, species and individuals can reveal common and divergent principles of network computation. Simultaneous patch-clamp recordings from multiple neurons offer the highest temporal and subthreshold resolution to analyse local synaptic connectivity. However, its establishment is technically complex and the experimental performance is limited by high failure rates, long experimental times and small sample sizes. We introduce an in-vitro multipatch setup with an automated pipette pressure and cleaning system facilitating recordings of up to 10 neurons simultaneously and sequential patching of additional neurons. We present hardware and software solutions that increase the usability, speed and data throughput of multipatch experiments which allowed probing of 150 synaptic connections between 17 neurons in one human cortical slice and screening of over 600 connections in tissue from a single patient. This method will facilitate the systematic analysis of microcircuits and allow unprecedented comparisons at the level of individuals.
Measured and modelled above‐ and below‐canopy turbulent fluxes for a snow‐dominated mountain forest using GEOtop

The prediction of snowmelt in mountainous forests strongly depends on the accurate description of sensible and latent heat turbulent fluxes. Uncertainty about the within‐canopy wind conditions especially poses a challenge, with relatively few studies examining both above‐ and below‐canopy turbulent fluxes. In this study, turbulent flux predictions from a state‐of‐the‐art watershed model GEOtop were verified against eddy covariance data from one above‐canopy tower and two below‐canopy towers in a snow‐dominated coniferous forest in south‐eastern Wyoming. The model was applied in one‐dimensional vertical mode using field‐observed vegetation parameters and laboratory‐measured soil water retention data. The model was calibrated by identifying optimum values for the canopy fraction and the within‐canopy eddy decay coefficient using the brute‐force method. Above‐canopy sensible heat flux at the Glacier Lakes Ecosystem Experiments Site was predicted reasonably well (r2 = .851). The prediction of above‐canopy latent heat flux was weaker (r2 = .426). For latent heat flux, errors in 30‐min values offset each other when fluxes were aggregated over time, resulting in realistic mean diurnal trends. Below‐canopy turbulent flux at two sites in the Libby Creek Experimental Watershed were predicted with variable success with r2 = . 031–. 146 for sensible heat flux and r2 = . 445–. 581 for latent heat flux. Modelled below‐canopy sensible heat flux was too low due to the underestimation of daytime ground surface temperature, because of not enough solar radiation reaching the soil surface. This study suggests that future work on GEOtop and related models should include better parameterizations of the ground surface energy balance to more reliably predict snowmelt and streamflow from mountainous forests.
As seen on screen: influenced by vlogs and games : How do parents mediate between children and embedded advertising?

Because of the popularity of media platforms like vlogs and games, children are confronted with many forms of embedded advertising. Legislators are in the process of making rules to protect children from unconscious persuasion, but this is a lengthy process. As young children use most media at home, parents are an important factor in children’s media education and the development of advertising literacy. Therefore, the aim of this study was to gain more insight into the relationship between parents and children concerning embedded advertising and parental mediation. In Study 1 (N = 128) a quantitative method was used to determine parental opinions on embedded advertising. Parents of children between the ages of 7 to 11 were confronted with examples of embedded advertising and asked questions about recognition, ad/format liking, persuasive intent and ethical considerations. The most notable results were that vlogs were recognized significantly more than games and that vlogs and games that scored higher on persuasive intent did not necessarily have a low ethical score. The results from the questionnaire were used to make a relevant interview scheme for Study 2. Study 2 (N = 24) consisted of interviews conducted among parents of children between the ages of 7 to 11. This study aimed to gain insight into specific parental mediation techniques. Several mediation techniques that were already described in literature (co-viewing, active mediation, restrictive mediation) were found in the interviews. Interestingly, they were not always executed as described in former studies. Some additional mediation techniques were also discovered, as for instance utilizing mediation: the use of media to the parent’s advantage. The discoveries that were made in this study were used to update the overview of parental mediation techniques, which is now more relevant to current practices. Practical implications and suggestions for feature research are also offered.
Spring 2018 Asian Dust Events: Sources, Transportation, and Potential Biogeochemical Implications

The input of aeolian mineral dust to the oceans is regarded as the major source in supplying bioavailable iron for phytoplankton growth. Severe dust events swept over East Asia during the 26 March to the 4 April 2018, decreasing air quality to hazardous levels, with maximum PM10 mass concentrations above 3000 μg m−3 in northern China. Based on a comprehensive approach that combines multiple satellite measurements, ground observations, and model simulation, we revealed that two severe Asian dust events originating from the Taklimakan and Gobi deserts on 26 March and 1 April, were transported through northern China and the East/Japan Sea, to the North Pacific Ocean by westerly wind systems. Transportation pathways dominated by mineral dust aerosols were observed at altitudes of 2–7 km in the source regions, and then ascending to 3–10 km in the North Pacific Ocean, with relatively denser dust plumes within the second dust episode than there were during the first. Our results suggest that mineral dust emitted from the Taklimakan and Gobi deserts could increase ocean primary productivity in the North Pacific Ocean by up to ~50%, compared to average conditions. This emphasizes the potential importance of the deposition of Asian mineral dust over the North Pacific Ocean for enhancing the biological pump.
The Role of Dividend Payout in the Determination of the Relationship Between Earnings Before Interest and Tax Cash Flow From Operations, Capital Expenditures and Firm Sustainable Cash Flows: A Case Of Non-Financial Firms

The prime objective of the current study is to determine the predictive ability to earnings before interest and tax, cash flow from operations, dividend payout, and capital expenditures for free cash flows. In addition to the current study is also intended to highlight the moderating role of dividend payout predictive ability to earnings before interest and tax, cash flow from operations, and capital expenditures for free cash flows. To achieve the objective of the study the data of 100 listed non-financial firms are collected from the annual report of the firms listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange. The data is collected over a period of six years from 2012-2017. To achieve the first set of objective regarding the direct results we have chosen OLS as a final statistical test after undergoing basic diagnostic analysis. To achieve the second set of objectives regarding the indirect effect of dividend payout, we have used the hierarchical multiple regression models.The statistical software, STATA is used for the analysis purpose. The findings of the study have shown a great deal of agreement with hypothesized results and also provided support to the pecking order theory and theory of free cash flow. The findings of the study will be helpful for policymakers, investors, scholars, and students in understanding the key factors which affect the free cash flow decisions and determine its predictability.
Applying design thinking to the educational problems: A student-centered instructional approach and practice in an undergraduate course

The aim of this study is to provide the values and descriptive implications of the Design Thinking (DT) method into the context of educational problems of practice in an undergraduate course. To achieve the research objective, both quantitative and qualitative studies were conducted. For the qualitative study, the student’s productions and reflections on the experience of learning about and using DT as part of their team projects were analyzed. For the quantitative research, one-group pre and post-test were designed to validate the effectiveness of the DT method into educational contexts in terms of creativity level to measure the student’s Creativity Potential and Practiced Creativity, Academic Self-Efficacy Scale, and Problem-Solving Inventory. This study validated that the DT method had a statistically significant influence on those three skills and also illustrated the detailed process and implications from a qualitative viewpoint. The results and implications reflect the potential of the DT approach with the educational problem of practice, especially, in the ill-structured problem-solving contexts for student-centered instructional strategies.
WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH INSURANCE: A STUDY OF HYGEIA OPERATIONS IN SHONGA AND AFON COMMUNITIES IN KWARA STATE

Despite provisions for people in both formal and informal sectors are contained in the Nigerian National Health Insurance Scheme as an alternative financial mechanism for healthcare, there has been a disproportionate focus on the formal sector. Central to the health insurance coverage is the determination of the premium paid by beneficiaries of the plan. While this is straightforward for people in the formal sector, the non-deterministic income base in the informal sector has made actuary determination of premium a challenge. Thus Community Based Health Insurance (CBHI) is designed to cater for the inclusion and uptake of the rural poor, subject to payment of the often arbitrarily prescribed premium. This paper investigates the willingness to pay (WTP) for CBHI and its determinants by the rural people of the Shonga and Afon communities of Kwara State. Using the CBHI scheme in Afon and Shonga communities of Kwara State, the paper applied the contingent valuation method (binding game format) and Probit regression to track the extent of WTP for the plan, and its determinants. Administering a pre-tested questionnaire, information was collected from a total of 220 households selected through a simple stratified random sampling method. Relative to N300 ($1.36) currently being charged participants as premium, the mean amount respondents are willing to pay is N720 ($3.27) with the minimum and maximum amounts being N200 ($0.91) and N5,000 ($22.73), respectively. Results from Probit regression revealed that WTP is significantly driven by age, gender, marital status, frequency of illness, and income level of respondents. Higher WTP is associated with males, the married and youthful respondents with more education and income, and higher frequency of illness. Given that the mean WTP is higher than the currently charged premium, there are indications that additional resources can easily be raised for the scheme. This points to viability of replicating the scheme in more communities across the country, and thus expands coverage. Extension of the scheme to other rural communities should be preceded with empirical analysis of amount the population is willing to pay for the scheme.
Faunistic patterns and diversity components of leech assemblages in karst springs of Montenegro

The aim of this study was to reveal faunistic and diversity patterns and to assess the effects of environmental factors on the differentiation of leech communities. This study covers investigations of 82 karst springs in Montenegro from 2009–2017. The communities were analyzed in respect to five wellspring types – caves, sublacustrine, limnocrene, rheo-limnocrene and rheocrene. The percentage of substrate types and aquatic vegetation cover was recorded alongside water parameters. In total, 18 leech species were identified, of which two were recently described as new species for science (Dina minuoculataGrosser, Moritz and Pešić, 2007 andGlossiphonia balcanicaGrosser and Pešić, 2016). K-means clustering was used to classify leech assemblages into three homogenous groups. The patterns of leech communities and the components of bothalphaandbetadiversity were examined in identified groups of assemblages. The significance of environmental factors and the impact of selected factors were assessed through forward selection analysis, CCA and RDA. Our results indicate that the type of spring and the environmental variables, as well as the combination of biotic and abiotic factors in a microhabitat dictate the distribution of leeches.
Environmental change, resilience, and adaptation in nature-based tourism: conceptualizing the social-ecological resilience of birdwatching tour operations

Abstract Resilience theory has emerged as a holistic concept well suited to analyzing tourism systems and which promises important insights into the sustainability of tourism destinations in the face of accelerating global environmental change (GEC). This article presents empirical research into the social-ecological resilience of tour operators using the case study destination of the Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand. It addresses the following research question: How do birdwatching tour operators build resilience to drivers of environmental change, including climatic drivers, into their operations? Qualitative interviews with providers of a specific nature tourism sector activity – birdwatching – were conducted with stakeholders including tour operators, conservation organizations, and local government members. The findings highlight current and possible future challenges to birdwatching tourism on the Otago Peninsula. The paper introduces a conceptual framework which highlights the tour operators’ main coping strategies in response to key perceived social-ecological system (SES) drivers of change. Overall, tour operators perceived their main social-ecological resilience to be the diversity of the species of the Otago Peninsula, their business experience, and the strength of their local stakeholder network to respond to SES crises.
The feasibility of working memory tablet tasks in predicting scholastic skills in classroom settings

Cognitive assessment in natural group settings facilitates data collection, but poses threats to the validity. In this study, tablet-based WM tasks, the Counting Span and Reading Span were used in predicting 12-year-old children’s (N=837) scholastic skills and fluid intelligence in a classroom with environmental noise. WM tasks had excellent internal consistency, correlated with scholastic skills and accounted for more of the variance in cognitive performance (GPA, fluid intelligence, scholastic skills) compared to individually administered (N=190) Digit Span task. Furthermore, the multilevel analysis revealed that compared to the classrooms with no noise, when naturally occurring speech or non-speech types of environmental noises were present during assessment, WM scores or the reliability estimates were not lower. In contrast, when both types of noises were present, the relationships between some of the WM and achievement scores were even stronger. Thus, assessments in natural classroom contexts may promote revealing the individual differences in WM.