Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Optimal Distinctiveness Theory : A Framework for Social Identity , Social Cognition , and Intergroup Relations

Optimal distinctiveness theory [Brewer, M. B. (1991). The social self: on being the same and different at the same time. Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin, 17(5), 475–482] proposes that individuals have two fundamental and competing human needs—the need for inclusion and the need for differentiation—that can be met by membership in moderately inclusive (optimally distinct) groups. In this chapter, the optimal distinctiveness model and its origins are summarized, and theoretical extensions and empirical tests of the model are discussed. In particular, the empirical review summarizes the model’s consequences for social identification, social cognition, and intergroup relations. The evidence strongly supports the notion that the needs for inclusion and differentiation influence self-categorization resulting in a curvilinear relation between group inclusiveness and group identification. The existing evidence also indicates that the two needs influence perceptions and judgments of the self and others and the nature of intragroup and intergroup relations. The chapter concludes by discussing the interplay of the needs for inclusion and differentiation across levels of the self and how the needs for inclusion and differentiation influence which level of self (individual or collective) is motivationally primary.
COMPARISON OF THE PERFORMANCE OF COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING AND MULTISTAGE ADAPTIVE TESTING

A FAIR COMPARISON OF THE PERFORMANCE OF COMPUTERIZED ADAPTIVE TESTING AND MULTISTAGE ADAPTIVE TESTING By Keyin Wang The comparison of item-level computerized adaptive testing (CAT) and multistage adaptive testing (MST) has been researched extensively (e.g., Kim & Plake, 1993; Luecht et al., 1996; Patsula, 1999; Jodoin, 2003; Hambleton & Xing, 2006; Keng, 2008; Zheng, 2012). Various CAT and MST designs have been investigated and compared under the same item pool. However, the characteristics of an item pool designed specifically for CAT are different from the characteristics of an item pool designed for MST. If CAT and MST are compared under the same item pool designed for either CAT or MST, the comparison might be unfair to the other test mode. To address this issue, this study focused on comparing the measurement accuracy and averaged test length of MST and CAT, when they were matched on conditional standard error of measurement, exposure rates, IRT scoring method and content specifications, under different item pools designed for MST and CAT, respectively. When designing a MST, multiple factors need to be considered. In this paper, a total of 16 conditions of MST designs (i.e., 1-2-3 and 1-3-3 panel designs; the AMI and DPI routing strategies; the test lengths of 45 and 60 items; forward and backward assembly) were employed. Each condition was compared with the result of the corresponding CAT. A simulation study was conducted to evaluate the performance of MST against the corresponding CAT. The results show similar measurement accuracy between MST and CAT, which implies that the efforts to make a fair comparison where successful. The reason is that both procedures matched similar conditional test information. This fair comparison of MST and CAT provides a reference for testing mode change from CAT to MST in terms of ability recovery and averaged test length. When considering the testing model change from CAT to MST, the backward assembled MST is not suggested even for a classification-oriented test. Whether to change the testing mode depends on the current averaged test length in CAT. If the current CAT has a moderate-length test, switching to a forward assembled MST with 3 stages is plausible and feasible. For a long test, staying in CAT is preferred over switching to MST.
EFFECT OF END SUPPORT CONDITIONS ON THE VIBRATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER FLOORS

This study focuses on the vibrational behaviour of 3, 5 and 7-layer cross-laminated timber (CLT) plates supported on two sides with different support conditions. Three end support setups are proposed; 1) top load over the two supported edges, 2) direct fastening to support using self-tapping screws, 3) steel angle bracket support. The measured response parameters are natural frequencies, damping, and static deflection under a point load. The rotational stiffness with load, screws and steel angle brackets will be characterized through static tests. In addition, the effect of the span is studied by varying the test span and repeating the vibration and deflection tests. The laboratory tests will be supplemented with analytical modelling. The expected outcome is the development of approaches to more accurately calculate the natural frequency and static deflection under a point load, which can account for the influence of common support conditions encountered in service.
Phenolics as chemical barriers to female fruit fly , Bactrocera dorsalis ( Hendel ) in mango

A study was conducted to know if phenolics play a defensive role in preventing herbivory of fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Tephritidae: Diptera) in mango. Results showed lower phenolics between 6.06 and 13.56 mg/g in peels of susceptible varieties (Banganapalli, Alphonso and Totapuri), whereas in resistant varieties (Langra, EC-95862) it was higher between 42.37 and 53.12 mg/g. The trend was the same for phenolics in pulp. In the susceptible varieties, the phenolic content was <0.60 mg/g and in resistant varieties, it was 2.33–2.36 mg/g. The results show that phenolics play a defensive role in preventing fruit fly herbivory in mango. Susceptible varieties under field conditions had infestation of 22–64%, whereas in resistant varieties no infestation was seen. It was shown earlier that phenolics have been responsible for plant defence against insect herbivory and the same has been found true in the present study. This may be a useful index in large-scale screening of mango germplasm for fruit fly resistance and to breed resistant commercial varieties of mango.
DOMESTIC AUDIO TAGGING WITH CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORKS

In this paper, the method used in our submission for DCASE2016 challenge task 4 (domestic audio tagging) is described. The use of convolutional neural networks (CNN) to label the audio signals recorded in a domestic (home) environment is investigated. A relative 23.8% improvement over the Gaussian mixture model (GMM) baseline method is observed over the development dataset for the challenge.
Effect of Soil Surface Coverage and Irrigation Level on Behavior of Nitrogen , Phosphorus and Growth of Corn Plant ( Zea mays L . )

The present study was conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Grmat Ali, College of Agriculture, University of Basra, Iraq, during the agricultural season of 2013-2014. The aim was to study the effect of covering soil surface by black plastic and two levels of irrigation either adding water at 60% or 100% of field capacity. As well as the effect of three levels of nitrogen ( 0, 30, and 60 mg N kg ) and three levels of phosphorus (0, 40 , and 80 mg p kg). Pots divided into two groups, with and without soil coverage. Pots were planted with ten corn grains with maintain soil moisture at field capacity till germination and seedling coloring, number of seedling thinned to five. Plants harvested after 60 days from planting, and were dried and weighted. Plant samples were analyzed for nitrogen and phosphorus. Results showed that coverage treatments had increased dry matter of corn shoots and the uptake of nitrogen and phosphorus. The results also showed the superiority of irrigation at 100% field capacity in comparison with 60% of field capacity. Increasing levels of nitrogen and phosphorus caused significant increase in dry weight, nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations and their uptake.
The Term Structure of Growth-at-Risk, WP/18/180, July 2018

Using panel quantile regressions for 11 advanced and 11 emerging market economies, we show that the conditional distribution of GDP growth depends on financial conditions, with growth-at-risk (GaR)—defined as growth at the lower 5th percentile—more responsive than the median or upper percentiles. In addition, the term structure of GaR features an intertemporal tradeoff: GaR is higher in the short run; but lower in the medium run when initial financial conditions are loose relative to typical levels, and the tradeoff is amplified by a credit boom. This shift in the growth distribution generally is not incorporated when solving dynamic stochastic general equilibrium models with macrofinancial linkages, which suggests downside risks to GDP growth are systematically underestimated. JEL Classification Numbers: G1, E1, F44
Estimating Aboveground Biomass of Rubber Tree Using Remote Sensing in Phuket Province, Thailand

Rubber tree is an important economics crop in Thailand as well as the Association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) region. In addition, it also help to absorb the carbon dioxide stored in the form of biomass. Biomass of plants is one of the essential variables in explaining the climate system and carbon cycle. The objective of this study was to estimation the above ground biomass of the rubber tree using high spatial resolution spaceborne multispectral sensor (i.e., WorldView-2). The 8 spectral bands from WorldView-2 imagery were used as input variables of Stepwise Multiple Linear Regression and Artificial Neural Networks for estimate the biomass of the rubber tree at Paklok sub-district, Thalang district, Phuket Province. The results showed that Artificial Neural Networks provide the most accurate (Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) = 11.97) when compared with stepwise multiple linear regression (RMSE = 13.07). We hope that the methodology presented in this study can be used as a guideline for study in other area and for rubber tree plantation management or predictions the rubber yield in the future.
Production of corn hybrids with stabilized urea and foliar nutrition

Six corn hybrids were evaluated in Ixtlahuaca, Villa Victoria and Temascalcingo, State of Mexico, in factorial arrangement, with conventional urea, Urea NitroXtend with Agrotain and Urea NitroXtend with Agrotain + S at a rate of 250 kg ha of N and four foliar fertilization treatments (Control, Quimcasa, Disagro and Bios). The combination of factors 3*6*3*4 with four repetitions. The foliar treatments were applied in stage V4-6 and V9-10. A sub-subdivided plot design was used, with the larger plot for hybrids, medium plot for urea types and smaller plot for foliar fertilization treatments. The Tukey test at 5% was used for the comparison of means. For grain yield, the averages were Ixtlahuaca 13.6, Temascalcingo with 11.7 and Villa Victoria 10.8 t ha, for hybrids it was for the BG1304 of 14.24, BG1384 with 13.79, Syn1806 with 12.28, Albatros with 11.60, H51AE with 10.25 and H-57AE with 10.24 t ha, no response was found to the types of urea, while for foliar fertilization the control (11.13 t ha) was surpassed by the Quimcasa treatments (12.36 t ha), Disagro (12.49 t ha) and Bios (12.30 t ha). Positive interactions of hybrids (H) by types of ureas (U) and hybrids x foliar fertilization (F) were found. The high yields obtained are due to the use of new hybrids and the adoption of the best agricultural practices (MPAs), among which soil fertilization and foliar nutrition stand out.
L 2 word processing : A review from a word form perspective

The English language contains a large number of inconsistent and irregular words, due to its lack of phonological transparency. This lack of transparent orthography may cause L2 learners to have trouble with word forms. L2 learners also create connection between word forms and word meanings partly depending on their morphological knowledge of new words. There is mounting evidence that orthographical knowledge and morphological knowledge are closely related to English vocabulary development, suggesting that knowledge of orthography and morphology may be an essential metalinguistic knowledge underlying successful L2 vocabulary acquisition. This review provides an overview of research on the role of the word features of orthography and morphology and their influence on how an English word is processed and learned.
Role of CCR 2 in orthodontic tooth movement

Postg Bioch Feder Asso Unive Postg versid Post Ribeir Asso Bauru Profe Unive Profe and Im Gerais Asso sidade The a ucts o Suppo Brazil selho Reprin of Od Gaspa ildeu_ Subm 0889Copyr doi:10 Introduction: Cytokines and chemokines regulate bone remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement. CC chemokine ligand 2 (CCL2) is involved in osteoclast recruitment and activity, and its expression is increased in periodontal tissues undermechanical loading. In this study, we investigated whether theCC chemokine receptor 2 (CCR2)-CCL2 axis influences orthodontic tooth movement. Methods: A coil spring was placed in CCR2deficient (CCR2 / ), wild-type, vehicle-treated, and P8A-treated (CCL2 analog) mice. In a histopathologic analysis, the amounts of orthodontic tooth movement and numbers of osteoclasts were determined. The expression of mediators involved in bone remodeling was evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: Orthodontic tooth movement and the number of TRAP-positive cells were significantly decreased in CCR2 / and P8A-treated mice in relation to wild-type and vehicle-treated mice, respectively. The expressions of RANKL, RANK, and osteoblasts markers (COL-1 and OCN) were lower in CCR2 / than in wild-type mice. No significant difference was found in osteoprotegerin levels between the groups. Conclusions: These data suggested a reduction of osteoclast and osteoblast activities in the absence of CCR2. The CCR2-CCL2 axis is positively associated with osteoclast recruitment, bone resorption, and orthodontic tooth movement. Therefore, blockage of the CCR2-CCL2 axis might be used in the future for modulating the extent of orthodontic tooth movement. (Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2012;141:153-60)
First-principles calculations of interaction between solutes and dislocations in tungsten

Changes in mechanical properties due to transmutation products (Re and Os) in W alloys is a central issue for plasma-facing materials in fusion reactors. We conducted density functional theory calculations to investigate the e ﬀ ect of Re, Os, and other 5d solutes on core structure and motion of screw dislocations associated with plastic deformation. Ir, Pt, Au, and Hg solutes show strong attractive interactions with screw dislocations, causing solution strengthening by the pinning mechanism. On the other hand, Hf, Ta, and Re cause softening by facilitating dislocation motion around solutes. This prediction corresponds well with the experimental ob-servation of softening behavior in W-Re alloys.
Conference on Big Data and Deep Learning 2018 Big Data Analytics based on PANFIS MapReduce

In this paper, a big data analytic framework is introduced for processing high-frequency data stream. This framework architecture is developed by combining an advanced evolving learning algorithm namely Parsimonious Network Fuzzy Inference System (PANFIS) with MapReduce parallel computation, where PANFIS has the capability of processing data stream in large volume. Big datasets are learnt chunk by chunk by processors in MapReduce environment and the results are fused by rule merging method, that reduces the complexity of the rules. The performance measurement has been conducted, and the results are showing that the MapReduce framework along with PANFIS evolving system helps to reduce the processing time around 22 percent in average in comparison with the PANFIS algorithm without reducing performance in accuracy. c 2018 The uthors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. is is a e access article er t e lice se ( tt s://creativeco ons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) r-re ie der responsibility of the INNS Conference on Big D t and Deep Lear ing 2018.
Prevalence of Multiple Miliary Type of Osteoma Cutis in the Maxillofacial Region as an Incidental Finding : A Retrospectıve Cone Beam Computed Tomography Study

Objective: Miliary osteoma cutis (MOC) is a rare variant of osteoma cutis in which multiple fragments of bone formations are embedded in the skin. In general, they are asymptomatic, benign and detected incidentally on radiographic examination. Methods: This prevalence study was made by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. A total of 893 CBCT scans were evaluated. Two hundred and two of them were excluded because of poor diagnostic quality. The occurence frequency of incidentally found multiple miliary type of osteoma cutis in head and neck area was noted. Median and range were used to describe the age of the patients. Results: A total of 691 CBCT images were screened. Of these, 268 (38.8%) were from female patients and 423 (61.2%) were from male patients. The median age of patients referred for CBCT was 45.0 (IQR = 30.0) years and within the age range of 5 to 84 years. A total of 22 (3.2%) multiple MOC cases in maxillofacial region were discovered on 691 patients’ CBCT scans. Conclusion: Calcified lesions in head and neck region were commonly seen in CBCT images. Although the most of the calcifications are asymptomatic and require no treatment but diagnosis should be carefully made to avoid unnecessary further diagnostic assessments. It will also provide the ability comprehensively evaluation of underlying diseases.
Design and Field Testing of a Rover with an Actively Articulated Suspension System in a Mars Analogue Terrain

This article presents the electro-mechanical design, the control approach and the results of a field test campaign with the hybrid wheeled-leg rover SherpaTT. The rover ranges in the 150 kg class and features an actively articulated suspension system comprising four legs with actively driven and steered wheels at each leg’s end. Five active degrees of freedom are present in each of the legs, resulting in 20 active degrees of freedom for the complete locomotion system. The control approach is based on force measurements at each wheel mounting point and roll-pitch measurements of the rover’s main body, allowing active adaption to sloping terrain, active shifting of the center of gravity within the rover’s support polygon, active roll-pitch influencing and body-ground clearance control. Exteroceptive sensors such as camera or laser range finder are not required for ground adaption. A purely reactive approach is employed, rendering a planning algorithm for stability control or force distribution unnecessary and thus simplifying the control efforts. The control approach was tested within a four week field deployment in the desert of Utah, USA. The results presented in this paper substantiate the feasibility of the chosen approach: The main power requirement for locomotion is from the drive system, active adaption only plays a minor role in power draw. Active force distribution between the wheels is successful in different footprints and terrain types, and is not influenced by controlling the body’s roll-pitch angle in parallel to the force control. Slope climbing capabilities of the system were successfully tested in slopes of up to 28◦ inclination, covered with loose soil and duricrust. The main contribution of this article is the experimental validation of the actively articulated suspension of SherpaTT in conjunction with a reactive control approach. Consequently, hardware and software design as well as experimentation are part of this article.
REARING-DIET STRATEGY AND PRODUCTIVE LONGEVITY OF CROSSBREED RABBIT

A total of 619 crossbreed rabbit does were controlled from 63 days old to the time of death, culling or censored record (7% of censored records with a minimum age of 647 d) to evaluate how rearing-diet strategy can affects the productive their life span. During the rearing period (from 63 days old to 1 parturition), the animals were divided in two groups, according to the diet received. A total of 308 females received a control diet (C; 18.4% crude protein and 19.5% acid detergent fibre) and 311 females received a fibrous diet (F; 13.4% crude protein and 23.4% acid detergent fibre). The diet received during this period affected rearing development, reproductive performance and lifespan of rabbit does. The use of the diet F seems to avoid the possible overconditioning of young females fed diet C at first insemination (−238 g of live weight and −0.35 mm of perirenal fat thickness; P<0.05), and it did not affect their long term reproductive performance (49.5 and 51.0 kits born alive per female for diets C and F, respectively). Young females reared with diet F lived on average 46.4 days longer than those receiving diet C (P<0.05), which also occurred at early reproductive life (+4.0 and +5.0 % at 2 partum and weaning time, respectively). This longer life lead to a higher total production of kits per female reared (+7.4 kits born alive per female; P<0.05).
Effects of dietary xylan on growth performance , digestive enzyme activity and intestinal morphology of juvenile turbot ( Scophthalmus maximus L . )

A 12-week feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary xylan on growth performance, digestive enzyme activity, and intestinal morphology of juvenile turbot (Scophthalmus maximus L.) with a mean initial body weight of 4.63 ± 0.01 g. Five isonitrogenous and isolipidic diets were formulated to contain 0%, 0.625%, 1.25%, 2.5% and 5% xylan, respectively. The dietary supplementation of 5% xylan significantly decreased (P<0.05) fish feed intake, growth performance and feed utilization, but these parameters were significantly improved (P<0.05) by 1.25% dietary xylan supplement. Similar trends were observed in whole-body protein and lipid contents of experimental fish. The activity of intestinal caseinolytic, trypsin, and intestinal amylase were inversely related to the supplemented dietary xylan (P<0.05). The integrity of the distal intestine was impaired and the length of intestinal epithelium (lIE) significantly declined (P<0.05) when 5% xylan was added to the diet. Results of the present study suggest that dietary xylan affected the growth performance and feed utilization of juvenile turbot, with beneficial effects at an intermediate supplemental level of 1.25% but with adverse effects at higher supplemental levels (5%). The IJA appears exclusively as a peer-reviewed on-line open-access journal at http://www.siamb. org.il. To read papers free of charge, please register online at registration
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRE-COMPETITION

This study examined the relationship between multidimensional pre-competitive state anxiety and situational factors of university badminton players. The sample consisted of 49 male players and 41 female players who had competed in the badminton competition organized by the Hong Kong Post-secondary Colleges Athletic Association in 2004. The Revised Competitive State Anxiety Inventory-2 (CSAI-2R) (Cox, Martens & Russell, 2003) was used to examine their multidimensional pre-competitive state anxiety and eight additional questions were constructed to measure the situational variables. Result indicated that there was no gender difference in pre-competitive somatic anxiety, however, gender difference was found with male players experienced higher than female players in pre-competitive cognitive anxiety. Table of
Influence of Management Support on Organizational Commitment and Service Quality

This study examines the influence of Management support on organizational commitment and service quality. Data were gathered from one hotel at Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. This study has found a significant relationship between Management support, organizational commitment and service quality. The paper contributes to the existing pool of knowledge in providing empirical evidence about the role of management support to the implementation of organizational commitment and service quality in the context of hotel in Malaysia, a Southeast Asia country.