Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
What about the tributaries of the tributaries? Fish migrations, fisheries, dams and fishers’ knowledge in North-Eastern Thailand

ABSTRACT The Pak Mun dam is among the most controversial hydropower projects in Thailand. However, the dam’s impacts on upriver tributaries have been neglected. We engaged fishers living in three villages along the Sebok River – a major tributary of the Mun River, upstream of the Pak Mun dam – to collect fish catch data for 24 months between 2014 and 2016. Using these data and fishers’ knowledge, the negative fishery impacts of the Pak Mun dam and the Ban Ot irrigation dam on the Sebok River were assessed. Both dams have negatively impacted Sebok River fisheries for migratory species.
“Somebody has to teach the ‘broccoli’ course”: Administrators Navigating Student Evaluations of Teaching (SET)

Student Evaluations of Teaching (SET) have been the most consistently administered tool, and they are still extensively used in higher education institutions to assess teaching effectiveness. The purpose of this study was to explore how SET are used by administrators in the teaching evaluation process at a large, research-intensive Canadian university. A basic qualitative research design was used in this project, and semi-structured interviews were used to obtain administrators’ experiences. The research question that guided this study was: How are SET (and other tools) used in the evaluation of teaching at this university? Findings showed that although participants mostly utilized a couple of SET statements as indicators of effective teaching, they were certainly aware of the intrinsic issues concerning these tools, and that they are continually seeking to obtain more evidence if SET results are below their benchmarks.
Achieving an Artistic Violin Vibrato Applications of Research to the Classroom

: Vibrato is an essential musical element in string instrument playing that enhances and facilitates expressive performance. However, the acquisition of a beautiful vibrato remains one of the most difficult skills for a young string player to obtain and for instructors to teach. There are many reasons that vibrato is a difficult skill to master. The vibrato motion is complex and only can be executed if the fundamental instrument position and left-hand position are established. Aspects such as appropriate rate, width and purported pitch center are frequently debated (Fischbach, 1998; Gillespie, 1996) and disagreement precludes a universal method for teaching vibrato. In recent years, a team of researchers, including John Geringer, Michael Allen and myself, embarked on a systematic investigation that explored some of the central issues debated by string pedagogues. Through a series of investigations, we explored elements of string players’ vibrato, including pitch center, continuity, initial direction of motion, finger employed, positions/pitch register, dynamic level, instrument type and performers’ experience level. Although many questions remain, results from these studies provide interesting information to teachers that may be beneficial when describing and designing instruction relative to vibrato. In this article, I will review the research conducted during the last century relative to vibrato performance practice and provide some research-based applications for the studio and classroom.
Co-varying verbs and adjectives of it-extraposed constructions with to-infinitive clauses in academic discourse: a quantitative corpus-driven study

This paper employs the background assumptions of usage-based Construction Grammar (Goldberg 1995, 2006, 2013), Frame Semantics (Fillmore 1982), and a quantitative corpus-driven method for investigating the reciprocal interaction between lexical items occurring in two different slots of a grammatical construction. The method, referred to as co-varying collexeme analysis (Stefanowitsch and Gries 2005; Stefanowitsch 2013; Hilpert 2014), is applied to the determination of strongly attracted and repelled pairs of adjectives and verbs occurring in the extraposition construction with to -infinitive clauses in American English. Using the data extracted from the academic sub-corpus of COCA, the author seeks to indicate that some pairs of adjectives and verbs co-occur significantly more frequently than expected in the it is ADJ to V- construction. Furthermore, the results of the analysis of the co-variation of collexemes in two different slots of the same construction seem to suggest that such strong correlations between these slots can be determined by frame-semantic knowledge and/or discourse-functional properties of the construction under study.
Nerve growth factor: a novel mediator in asthma

Nerve growth factor (NGF) is known for years for its properties to induce neurite outgrowth. Its role in inflammation has recently been discovered. In this thesis the role of NGF in allergic asthma is shown. In chapter 2 we showed that NGF can induce airway hyperresponsiveness in guinea pigs. Simply injecting 8-80 ng NGF intravenously resulted in an airway hyperresponsiveness within 1 hr after administration. Sensory nerves in the aiwarys signal to the central nervous system. A subtype of these neurons express tachykinins, e.g. substance P and neurokinin A. Tachykinins can induce airway hyperresponsiveness. It seems NGF acts by sensitizing the sensory neurons. A neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist can prevent the induction of airway hyperresponsiveness by NGF. The neurokinin-1 receptor is the preferred receptor for the ligand substance P. In chapter 3 we show that NGF can sensitize the sensory nerve endings, and this either results in the release of more substance P or sensitization of the neurokinin-1 receptor, but does not involve an increased synthesis of substance P. Furthermore, cannabinoids can prevent the NGF-induced hyperresponsiveness in isolated tracheal ring as well as in the guinea pig in vivo. Cannabinoids induce an inhibitory signal in sensory neurons and thereby proof again that sensory nerve endings are involved in the induction of airway hyperresponsiveness by NGF. In a model for allergic asthma, using ovalbumin as an allergen, antibodies against NGF can prevent the acutely induced bronchoconstriction by inhalation of ovalbumin (chapter 4). This model for allergic asthma shows airway hyperresponsiveness as well, and this coincides with an increased content of tachykinins in the sensory neuronal cell bodies. In chapter 5 we show that this coincides with an increase in NGF in the airways as well. When the signal transduction pathway of the high affinity receptor for NGF, trkA, is blocked, the airway hyperresponsiveness can be prevented. Furthermore, the increase in substance P in the airways and neurons is prevented as well. Neurons as well as immune cells can release NGF. One of these cells is the mast cell. It has been suggested sensory neurons and mast cells interact. In chapter 6 we co-cultured bone marrow derived mast cells and dorsal root ganglion neurons to study whether these cells would affect each others function. The cells specifically adhered to each other. They only affect each other's function, though this seems not to be of any significant physiological importance. Concluding, NGF affects airway function by affecting sensory nerve function. This thesis shows NGF is involved in the development of airway pathology in a model for allergic asthma. This could lead to the development of a new class of therapeutics against allergic asthma.
Correlation between functional gastrointestinal disorders and gastric mucosa histopathology findings, including Helicobacter pylori infection, in Lima, Peru

Objective: This study aims to investigate the relationship between functional gastrointestinal disorders and histopathology characteristics, including H. pylori infection, of gastric mucosa, at Cayetano Heredia National Hospital, Lima-Peru, in 2013. Materials and methods: 112 patients were interviewed prospectively between June and July 2013 in the gastroenterology service. Dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, and postprandial distress syndrome were characterized using the Rome III Survey. Results: Pathology results were determined by gastric biopsies obtained by endoscopy. Of the patients interviewed, biopsy results were obtained for 101. 22.8% had atrophy, 24.8% had intestinal metaplasia, 57.4% presented with H pylori. Conclusions: Using chisquare analysis, no statistically significant relationship could be identified between clinical presentation and biopsy results.
An employee perspective : the impact of CSR perception onjob satisfaction and organizational identification

To fill the knowledge gap about employees’ CSR perception and to contribute to existing literature, this paper aims to understand the relation of CSR perception and investigates, if it adds explanatory value on top of PEP and communication climate on job satisfaction and organizational identification. This study targeted at employees of different organizations in Germany. Consequently, 112 employees filled out an online questionnaire about employee outcomes (job satisfaction and organizational identification), PEP, communication climate (horizontal and vertical), and (extrinsic and intrinsic) CSR perception. Findings of this study show that CSR perception is positively related to job satisfaction, rganizational identification, PEP, and communication climate. Moreover, an additional value of CSR perception on top of PEP and communication climate on employee outcomes is also ascertained for extrinsic CSR perception on job satisfaction and organizational identification, and for intrinsic CSR perception on job satisfaction, but not on organizational identification. Positively influencing and improving employee outcomes amongst employees can be achieved, by paying particular attention to CSR activities, especially in combination with a positive PEP and a well-functioning communication climate. Acknowledging the relation may prove to be useful information for management in developing engaged employees and sustaining successful organizations. Future research regarding the relation will provide insight about other variables that might be effected by CSR perception.
‘In a rush’: Time-space compression and its impacts on cruise excursions

With the increase in large-scale cruise tourism worldwide, researchers have highlighted the inauthenticity of the cruise experience and the reconstruction of space. This research deals with new aspects: fast tourism through time-space compression, and the formation of enclosed, customized ‘tourist bubbles’ that confine the tourists and promote a constructed authenticity of the experience on-shore. The second aim is to advance applied research in slower cruise excursions, especially in emerging cruise destinations. The research is based on extensive field work conducted during nine cruise-excursions to the sand desert and an oasis in the Sultanate of Oman. Oman is in the early stages of developing mega-cruise tourism while having received little attention in tourism research. For this study, in-depth interviews were conducted with German-speaking cruise tourists, cruise employees as well as with local cultural brokers and the Minister of Tourism. Moreover, participant observation, travel ethnography and photography were applied. Results indicate while moving from one customized ‘tourist bubble’ to the next one, time is controlled and enhanced through fast modes of transportation and a tight schedule of the excursion. The tourists and their cultural brokers are ‘contained’ in time and space, while some are struggling for more authentic experiences. They are shielded off from the local environment, ‘grazing’ destinations within a short time.
Microcelebrity: The Impact of Information Source, Hotel Type, and Misleading Photos on Consumers’ Responses

In this research, the effects of microcelebrity endorsements on customers’ attitude and booking intentions toward hotels are examined. Specifically, Study 1 manipulated the effect of information source (hotel official website vs. microcelebrity) and hotel type (chain vs. independent). Results indicated that microcelebrity endorsements yielded more positive attitude toward independent hotels. This effect was investigated further in Study 2 where the moderating effect of misleading photos on the relationship between information source and consumers’ trust and repurchase intentions was examined. Results demonstrated that when participants were shown misleading photos, there was a higher level of trust toward the hotel when the information source was microcelebrity. When the photos were nonmisleading, the level of trust toward the hotel was unaffected by the source of the information. Taken together, these data contribute to the growing social media literature as well as the influence of microcelebrities on consumers’ responses. Hospitality managers might also consider the potential benefits of including microcelebrities into their strategic planning.
Novel approaches for composition of online virtual optical networks utilizing O-OFDM technology

Optical Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (O-OFDM) is an attractive transport technology for virtualization of optical networks. In this paper, we propose a novel Integer Linear Programming (ILP) formulation and a scalable efficient heuristic algorithm for online virtualization in an optical network utilizing O-OFDM.
“It is a way of life”: detecting Chinese students’ wellbeing during the Spring Festival homecoming

ABSTRACT This paper follows the call for a “mobility turn” in the social sciences and attempts to understand the relationship between the annual Spring Festival homecoming and wellbeing by focusing on student mobility. Sixteen students are selected; their movements for two weeks around the Spring Festival are tracked, and their experiences are solicited in interviews. The relationship of interest is explored in three dimensions: physical movement, social connections and contextual shifts. The results show that students are eager to pursue an ideal home for their wellbeing but do not always obtain positive wellbeing. In reality, they face both physical and mental contradictions.
A theory based evaluation of an intervention to promote positive health behaviors and reduce social isolation in people experiencing homelessness

ABSTRACT Homelessness adversely affects an individual's ability to access healthcare, opportunities for social interaction and recreational activities such as physical activity. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a community-based physical activity and peer support intervention on the health and wellbeing of homeless participants. This study employed semi-structured interviews to investigate the perceived impact of the Street Fit Scotland intervention on the health and wellbeing of 10 homeless adults. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. A thematic analysis was conducted. Participants reported that their health and wellbeing had improved since attending the intervention. This was attributed to improvements in self-esteem, social interaction and mental wellbeing. Participants generally felt that their physical activity had increased since attending Street Fit Scotland, and a number of individuals reported that they were making healthier choices with regards to health behaviors. A theory of change logic model was developed that demonstrated how each component of the intervention influences the observed and intended outcomes. Attendance of Street Fit Scotland had positive effects on participant's health and wellbeing, particularly concerning self-esteem, health behaviors, social interaction, and physical activity. More efforts should be made to evaluate small-scale interventions that are reaching vulnerable population groups.
Gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis

ABSTRACT Introduction: Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) is a group of recessively inherited, early infantile-onset, severe rod-cone dystrophies that can result from defects in at least 25 genes, including RPE65, CEP290, RDH12, AIPL1 and GUCY2D. The possibility of benefit is offered by therapeutic intervention to provide the functional gene that is otherwise lacking. Areas covered: We searched PubMed for publications using the relevant keywords. Expert commentary: Clinical trials of gene therapy for LCA owing to defects in RPE65 have demonstrated benefit with improved function of rod photoreceptor cells. A gene therapy for this condition has been approved by the FDA. Ongoing clinical trials aim to determine whether cone photoreceptor cell function can be protected by appropriate gene delivery at an early stage of the disease. Clinical trials of gene therapy for LCA owing to defects in 5 other genes are planned.
Staying Alive: Critical Perspectives on Health, Illness and Health Care (2nd ed.)

Critical theoretical approaches are becoming increasingly popular in health-care scholarship. Many nursing researchers now utilize critical theoretical approaches to understand and critique political, economic, and social injustices related to health and health care. This accessible and well-organized book is divided into four sections. In the first section, the authors describe common conceptual perspectives used to develop knowledge about health and health care, including epidemiological, sociological, political economy, and human rights perspectives. The authors briefly discuss how health studies are shaped by various knowledge paradigms, including positivism, idealism, and realism. Particular attention is paid to various critical analyses, including how researchers employ critical theoretical perspectives to uncover power structures, critique social injustices, and strive towards eliminating inequities. In the second section, the authors describe how broader social structures such as class, gender, race, and public policy influence the health of societies. The authors critique the influence of neoliberalism and individualism and explain how these ideologies help to depoliticize health care by drawing attention away from broader political, social, and economic determinants of health. They argue that health-care providers must begin to question the dominance of the medical model and the narrow focus of health care at the level of individual behavioural choices, lifestyle, and biology. In the third section Bryant, Raphael, and Rioux provide a historical overview of the health-care system in Canada. Comparisons are made with the American health-care systems to raise questions about the movement towards privatization. The authors discuss how current financial, jurisdictional, and organizational features of the Canadian health-care system contribute to health inequities. They reveal how key features of the Canadian system, such as private practice-public payment CJNR 2010, Vol. 42 No 1, 101–102
Entrenching quality assurance culture through graduate tracer studies in East Africa: lessons learnt, challenges and prospects from Mutrace

In many countries especially in Europe, a new demand has emerged in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that they should provide empirical evidence regarding the professional relevance of their study programs. Africa is following suit. The experiences and knowledge gained in Graduate Tracer Studies (GTS) including Methodology, Interpretation of Findings and Dissemination, Lessons Learnt and Challenges should be shared and utilized for quality assurance not only in Moi University but also in East Africa Universities and elsewhere. This paper highlights the experiences with graduate tracer studies at Moi University including the methodology adopted, results obtained from graduates, opportunities, lessons learnt and challenges. The methodology of the study includes survey preparation and field phase, data analysis, interpretation of findings and dissemination. Moi University Tracer Studies (MUTRACE) experiences presented a lot of opportunities and challenges which are discussed in this paper. If the findings of Graduate tracer study are adapted, they can immensely help to improve the quality of education and services in HEIs. They can also be of value at informing policy and guidelines for HEIs, CUE in Kenya and IUCEA. In conclusion, GTS culture should be embraced in all HEIs in East Africa and the findings of graduate tracer studies used for Quality Assurance purposes among other objectives.
Struggle for control

This paper reports on findings on the perspectives of general practitioners (GPs) in Sweden since the introduction of the Stockholm model. The research design was exploratory with the intention of discovering several perspectives shared by doctors. The subjects were asked to describe their work, how long they had been working and to describe whether they were familiar with the Stockholm model. Questions also focused on professional autonomy, the use of diagnostic related groups (DRGs), the Isolation of work and the possible impact on patient care. While previous research suggests that doctors may be losing autonomy, the experience in Sweden, in particular, as it relates to GPs, may be different. Most of the doctors interviewed reported that the Stockholm model had increased productivity and efficiency, that economic incentives influenced their medical decisions and that medical treatment appears more patient focused than before. GPs reported an enhanced social and economic status within the medical profession since the introduction of the Stockholm model.
Recognition of Prior Learning

This comparative study based on policy documents and statistical data analyses how the implementation of Recognition of Prior Learning policy designs has developed in two contrasting contexts (cases), Denmark and India, using the conceptual formulations of Ehlers’ Box Model (2005), the Integrated Implementation Model (Winter, 2012), and Policy Instruments (Vedung, 1998). As requirements for effective policy implementation, the authors argue for the involvement of all stakeholders, ownership and accountability by stakeholders leading to effectiveness in the short run and policy evolution in the long run, and the use of an appropriate mix of policy instruments.
PENGARUH MODEL INKUIRI TERBIMBING TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN PROSES SAINS PADA MATERI KELARUTAN DAN HASIL KALI KELARUTAN

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan model inkuiri terbimbing dalam pembelajaran terhadap keterampilan proses sains siswa di suatu SMA Negeri di Semarang tahun pelajaran 2015/2016, serta untuk mengetahui besarnya pengaruh tersebut. Populasi bersifat normal dan memiliki homogenitas yang sama sehingga pengambilan dua kelompok sampel menggunakan teknik cluster random sampling. Metode true-experimental digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan desain eksperimen yaitu post-test only control group design. Data diambil menggunakan metode tes, observasi, dan kuesioner. Pada analisis tahap akhir, pengujian hipotesis menggunakan uji t pihak kanan. Skor rata-rata post-test kelas ekperimen sebesar 71,12 dan kelas kontrol sebesar 66,26. Dari hasil analisis data, diketahui adanya perbedaan yang signifikan antara keterampilan proses sains siswa kelas eksperimen dengan keterampilan proses sains siswa kelas kontrol. Analisis data post-test kedua kelas menunjukkan bahwa penerapan model inkuiri terbimbing dapat menigkatkan keterampilan proses sains siswa dengan koefisien determinasi 10%, sedangkan koefisien korelasi 0,32 termasuk kategori rendah. Maka dapat disimpulkan model inkuiri terbimbing dapat meningkatkan keterampilan proses sains siswa dengan indikator keterampilan proses sains tertinggi yaitu merancang percobaan.