Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Cooper, Mick (2004) Towards a relationally-orientated approach to therapy: Empirical support and analysis. British Journal of Guidance

Drawing on contemporary evidence in the counselling and psychotherapy research field, this paper argues that there is growing support for a relationship-orientated approach to therapeutic practice. The paper reviews findings from a range of meta-analytical and individual studies which provide strong evidence for the centrality of relational factors to the successfulness of therapy, and then goes on to examine the specific variables that appear to be linked to positive therapeutic change. Having considered some of the empirical evidence that challenges this position and highlighted the importance of individual differences, the paper concludes by arguing that we need to develop and expand our understanding of the kind of relational factors and processes that most facilitate therapeutic change.
INFLUENCE OF SPEED OF DENSIFICATION PISTON AND PAR TICLE SIZE OF DENSI-FIED MATERIAL ON THE VALUE OF DENSIFYING PRESSURES AND PELLETS DENSITY Summary

The article presents tests of influence of speed o f densification piston (50, 100, 150 mm/min) and si ze of densified particle (1, 1.5, and 2 mm) on the values of maximum densifying pressures a nd the density of pellets obtained from a mixture o f shredded oat bran with a 20% addition of potato pulp. The tests were performed in an “open densification chamber – densification pis ton” working system, at a process temperature of 70 C, with the use of a matrix with diameter of 8 mm and le gth of 47 mm. Increase in speed of progression o f the densification piston has an influence on a slight increase in maximum densifying pressures and a slight incre ase in pellets density, whereas increasing the diameter of particles of densified mix ture causes a reduction of both the densifying pres sures and pellets density.
Coulomb explosion and steadiness of high-radioactive silicate glasses

The paper is devoted to the theoretical study of Coulomb explosion in silicate glasses with low ionization potential under internal alpha-irradiation. The phenomenon was studied in the way of computer simulation, namely by the molecular dynamics (MD) method; parameters of the so-called lavalike fuel-containing materials (LFCM), were chosen as input parameters for the model due to its practical importance. LFCM are high-radioactive glasses, which were formed during an active stage of a well known heavy nuclear accident, occurred on Chornobyl NPP in 1986. Computer simulation revealed that Coulomb explosion really may occur in the LFCMs and leads to additional radiation damages under internal alpha-irradiation. The total quantity of atomic displacements produced in the way of Coulomb explosion from each alpha-particle track is 40000 to 80000, which exceeds radiation damages from alpha-particle and heavy recoil nuclei altogether (about 3500) more than one order.
Reducing of maritime accidents caused by human factors using simulators in training process

Given the increasing prevalence of automated systems on board ships, it is important that the human element is considered throughout their design, implementation and operational use. Automation can be beneficial to operators of complex systems in terms of a reduction in workload or the release of resources to perform other onboard duties. However, it can also potentially be detrimental to system control through increasing the risk of inadvertent human error leading to accidents and incidents at sea. A team of researchers from our University had participated at a study together with students, study which wants to release the dangerous situation on sea based on human factors. In this scope has been used a web base simulator, bridge and liquid cargo handling simulators, developing applications in navigation and ship handling area, with different grades of difficulty and risk. These applications brings the future deck officers in usually situations on board, forced to use the present navigation technology and study their options and reactions in these cases, focus on situations with risk of errors, human errors, appearance.
Physico-chemical characteristics and accumulation of heavy metals in water and sediments of the river Dakatia, Bangladesh

The present study briefly deals with the presence of trace heavy metals in the waters and sediments of River Dakatia in Chandpur district of Bangladesh and their relation with some physico-chemical parameters. The study was carried out from June 2013 to July 2014 on three selected sampling stations of River Dakatia. The transparency was found in Hajigonj, Puranbazar and Eachali were 176.33, 37 and 41 (cm) respectively. The concentration of DO was higher in Puranbazar when compared with Hazigonj and Eachali. In water the highest concentrations of Pb, Cu, Mn and Zn were found in Eachali. The highest concentrations of Cu, Fe, Cr, and Zn were found in sediment from the Eachali. From the data obtained on physicochemical parameters, it was found that the water quality of Dakatia River was fairly good in order to sustain life and also water was in a condition to be used for different purposes.
The Vancouver At Home Study: Overview and Methods of a Housing First Trial Among Individuals Who are Homeless and Living with Mental Illness

Objectives: The Vancouver At Home (VAH) Study is part of a multi-site Canadian program of research that seeks policy relevant evidence surrounding service interventions for adults who are homeless and mentally ill. This paper provides an overview of the local VAH study design, including demographic and mental health characteristics of the baseline sample. Participants: Eligible participants included those aged 19 years or older, with a serious mental illness and who lacked a regular, fixed shelter or whose primary residence was a single room occupancy, rooming house, or hotel/motel. Participants were randomly assigned to a housing intervention or treatment as usual, based upon level of need. Setting: Individuals were recruited for participation through referrals from a wide variety of agencies throughout Vancouver. Intervention: Participants with high needs were randomized to Housing First with Assertive Community Treatment, Congregate Housing with on-site supports or treatment as usual. Participants with moderate needs were randomized to Housing First with Intensive Case Management or treatment as usual. Outcomes: A majority of individuals in the high needs group presented with psychotic disorder and substance dependence problems while a substantial minority met criteria for major depression. Among the moderate needs group, just over half of the sample met criteria for major depression and substance dependence with one-third of the group meeting criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder. Conclusion: The characteristics of the sample provide insight into the breadth and differential patterns of mental health problems facing homeless individuals and speak to the need for interventions that meet the broad service needs of this vulnerable population.
Vortex line density in plane Couette flow in superfluid helium

Recent interest in cryogenic applications has enhanced studies in coflow superfluid turbulence, which is characterized by two fluids, normal and superfluid, moving in the same direction. In our studies we are interested to deal with superfluid turbulence in plane Couette flow, as an illustration of this interesting phenomena. An equation previously proposed to describe the evolution of vortex line density in rotating counterflow turbulent tangles in $^4$He is generalized to incorporate nonvanishing barycentric velocity and velocity gradients. Incorporating our generalized equation into a thermodynamical model previously proposed, we evaluate the vortex density in plane Couette flow. [ DOI : 10.1685/CSC09290] About DOI
Upstream Merger in a Successive Oligopoly: Who Pays the Price?

This study applies a successive oligopoly model, with an unobservable non-linear tariff between upstream and downstream firms, to analyze the possible anti-competitive effects of an upstream merger in the Norwegian food sector (specifically, the market for eggs). The theoretical predictions are that an upstream merger may lead to higher average prices paid by downstream firms and at the same time no changes in the prices paid by consumers. Consistent with the theoretical predictions it is found that the merger had no effect on consumer prices, but led to higher average prices paid by the downstream firms to the merged firm.
A NEW METHODOLOGY TO ESTIMATE DEFORMATION OF LONGITUDINAL SAFETY BARRIERS

This paper presents a new high-efficiency methodology to estimate deformations of longitudinal road safety barriers, whose monitoring is a necessary condition for the maintenance of high safety standards. The methodology is based on the analysis of videotaped sequences, obtained by means of two matched video cameras (“stereo head”) installed on a vehicle adequately equipped. Two different theoretical approaches have been defined: monoscopic and stereoscopic. The new methodology has been used to empirically evaluate the longitudinal safety barrier deformations on an Italian road.
Compulsive Buying Behaviour in Estonian Market

Abstract This research is conducted about compulsive buying behaviour in Estonia. The current research purpose is to find out how many people are affected by compulsive buying behaviour in Estonia and what factors are influencing this phenomenon. The research compares compulsive and usual buyers’ behavioural differences. The sample was 310 respondents and the research revealed that 8% of the respondents were compulsive consumers. Compulsive behaviour is influenced by materialistic factors.
Stand Characteristics and Soil Properties in Japanese Red Pine ( Pinus densiflora ) Pure Forests with Different Disease Severity Index in Kunyushan Mountains Region , China

Pine needle blight (Pestalotiopsis funereal Desm. Steyaert) has caused major damage to the Japanese red pine (P. densiflora Sieb. et Zucc.) pure forests in the Kunyushan Mountains region of China. In this study, six P. densiflora stand types (ST1-6) were selected and surveyed to determine the relationships between the stand characteristics, soil properties and the disease occurrence. Our results showed that the stem densities in the sampled plots of infected stands (ST2-6) differed significantly from those in healthy plots (ST1) (P < 0.01), with similar patterns found for diameter at breast height (DBH) and basal area at breast in infected plots versus healthy ones (P < 0.05). Soil bulk densities among the six stand types were significantly different (P < 0.05), being lowest in ST1. Generally, soil water-related physical properties, except for bulk density and maximum moisture, did not differ remarkably among the stands. Regarding their soil chemical properties, organic matter and total nitrogen were higher in ST1, on average, whereas the total potassium was lower there than infected stands. The differences in organic matter, total nitrogen and total potassium among the six stand types were all significant (P < 0.05). Furthermore, the redundancy analysis suggested that 12 of 19 examined soil variables that were strongly related with the ordinations of stand characteristics. Key among these soil factors was available nitrogen, bulk density, pH, organic matter and total nitrogen. Taken together, these empirical results demonstrate the response of pine stands to disease, and are potentially valuable for guiding applications of ecological control of pine needle blight. © 2019 Friends Science Publishers
PREVALENCE OF SOIL MYCOFLORA IN AGRICULTURAL FIELDS AND ITS ADJOINING DRINKING WATER TUBE WELL SURROUNDINGS IN BETUL DISTRICT , MADHYA PRADESH

We studied the prevalence of fungus in the soils of agricultural (cereals, chilli, coriander, sugarcane, and wheat cultivation) fields and its adjoining drinking water tube well surroundings in Betul District, Madhya Pradesh. A total of 13 soil samples randomly collected from Betul and its subsidiary Multai area were tested. Soil samples were serially diluted and plated on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar incorporated with gentamycin, incubated at 37°C for 4 days. Fungal isolates were stained with lactophenol cotton blue and microscopically identified using standard mycological literature. Among the 6 genus observed, Rhizopus and Aspergillus were more frequent (20% and 10%, respectively) in cereals, sugarcane and wheat cultivation fields. Mucor and Fusarium were found to be higher (10% and 6%, respectively) in coriander and green chilli fields. Candida and Penicillium (each 2%) was found only in the surroundings of drinking water tube wells. We recorded both agriculturally and medically important pathogenic fungus from the tested soils. Indeed, the observed saprophytic fungus may influence the crop productivity and quality of drinking water in these regions. Suitable bio-control and safety measures are needed to eradicate the pathogens to increase the crop productivity as well as the quality of drinking water.
Dairy cows mastitis survey in Adama Town, Ethiopia

A total of 102 smallholder dairy farms and 303 cross bred milking cows were examined to determine the overall prevalence of mastitis, to identify risk factor, to isolate and identify bacterial pathogens and to conduct in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility test in Adama Town, Ethiopia using pre-tested questionnaires, California mastitis test (CMT), microbial isolation and identification and in vitro antibiotic susceptibility test. The overall mastitis prevalence was 73.4% (at herd), 39.5% (at cow) and 23.7% (at quarter) level of which (15.6 and 57.8%) at herd, (5.9 and 33.6%) at cow and (2.9 and 20.8%) at quarter level were clinical and sub-clinical mastitis respectively. The major isolates of subclinical mastitis cases were Staphylococcus aureus (26.8%), Staphylococcus intermedius (2.5%), Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus (CNS, 18.7%),Streptococcus agalactiae (5.8%), Streptococcus dysgalactiae (2.0%), Streptococcus uberis (4.5%) and Escherichia coli (6.5%) and from clinical mastitis were S. aureus(2.5%) and S. agalactiae (3.8%). Among the risk factors stage of lactation, parity and presence of teat lesions have been shown statistically significant (p<0.05) difference in the prevalence of mastitis. In the present study, out of the nine in vitro antimicrobials used, Gentamycine (3.1%), Chloramphinicol (4.2%), Vancomycin (17.6%), Streptomycin (25.4%), Kanamaycin (26.4%), Polymyxin B (48.6%), Penicillin (48.9%), Amoxicillin (68.7%) and Bacitracin (74.9%) showed resistance to mastitic pathogens. Gentamycine and Chloramphinicol were found to be more effective antibiotic among all the tested antibiotics. The main reasons for the occurrence of a high number of resistant strains in this study were the use of sub-therapeutic level of antibiotics and/or short treatment episodes and the long-term presence of infected cows in herds.Finally, due to the high resistance levels detected in the present study, it was believed that it is necessary to set up antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance programs in the country. Key words: Mastitis, bacteria, isolates, antibiotic, susceptibility, prevalence, risk factors.
Working in East German socialism in 1980 and in capitalism 15 years later: A trend analysis of a transitional economy's working conditions

Many studies document the changes that have taken place in the new German states, the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), since the end of socialism. Most research looks at the changes that took place after the unification of East and West Germany, but little is known about the differences between the present, somewhat settled situation in the new German states and the stable situation in the GDR before the system change. The goal of this study was to enlarge our knowledge on these differences. With a trend analysis, aspects of work in the GDR in 1980 (n=337) were compared with the new German states in 1995 (n=168). Results showed that there was more job control and complexity, more activity in work improvement and better work organisation in the new German states than in the GDR. There was no difference in stress variables and social support by colleagues between both groups. Relationships with supervisors and appreciation for suggestions for work improvement were better in the GDR than after the introduction of capitalism. Beaucoup d’e´tudes portent sur les changements qui ont eu lieu depuis la fin du socialisme dans les nouveaux La¨nder allemands, a savoir l’ancienne Re´publique De´mocratique d’Allemagne (R.D.A.). La plupart des recherches s’occupent des changements apparus apres la re´unification, mais on sait peu de choses des diffe´rences entre la situation actuelle, plus ou moins stabilise´e, et la situation telle qu’elle e´tait avant l’effondrement du systeme. Ce travail avait pour objectif d’approfondir nos connaissances sur ces diffe´rences. On a compare´ des dimensions du travail en R.D. A. en 1980 (N=337) et dans les nouveaux Lander en 1995 (N=168). Les re´sultats montrent qu’en R.D. A. le travail e´tait moins complexe, moins controle, moins bien organise´ avec un moindre souci d’ame´lioration. Aucune diffe´rence n’est apparue entre les deux groupes quant a la tension nerveuse et au soutien social apporte´ par les collegues. Les relations avec le supe´rieur et la reconnaissance pour les suggestions concernant les amÂ¨eliorations a apporter au travail etaient moins satisfaisantes apres l’introduction du capitalisme qu’elles ne l’e´taient anterieurement en R.D. A.
Mechanical Efficiency and Frictional Power Losses-The Use of Fuel From Eopss Against Base Fuel From Tema Oil Refinery, Ghana.

ABSTRACTMechanical efficiency, a measure of friction losses in the engine, is thus an important topic in engine development and therefore engine testing. This study focuses on the performance of motor vehicle engines with the use of petrol fuel from Electrical Operated Pump Petrol Service Stations (EOPSS) against the base petrol fuel from the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) using a test engine in the laboratory. Specifically, the study is to identify the quality of both the petrol fuel from Electrically Operated Pump Stations (EOPSS) against the base petrol fuel from the Tema Oil Refinery. To measure and compare the mechanical efficiency and frictional losses of an engine using petrol fuel from these different sources. A comparative study of an engine mechanical efficiency and frictional losses with the use of these two petrol fuels was done using engine dynamometer. A Morse test was carried out to establish how properties of these petrol fuels influence the internal combustion engine performance characteristics such as mechanical efficiency and frictional losses.The results of the tests showed that petrol fuel from the Electrically operated pump petrol service stations compared with the base petrol fuel from Tema Oil Refinery gave different engine mechanical efficiency and frictional loss power. It concluded that the quality of petrol fuel sold from the electrically operated pump petrol service stations compared with the base fuel from TOR are not the same and that most of the stations had poor quality fuel which had influenced over engine efficiency and frictional power loss. Keywords: EOPSS; Fuel Quality; Engine, Mechanical Efficiency; Frictional losses
REGENERATION PATTERNS IN BEILSCHMIEDIA TAWA- DOMINANT FOREST AT ROTOEHU

Regeneration in gaps and under closed high canopy, representing the gap and mature phases of the forest growth cycle, was investigated in two small areas within forest dominated by Beilschmiedia tawa (A. Cunn.) Kirk (tawa) at Rotoehu in the North Island of New Zealand. Significant differences in regeneration occurred between phases, and within phases diameter distributions varied among species. These results suggest differing replacement strategies among species, largely reflecting differences in shade-tolerance. Of the four major regenerating species, shade-tolerant tawa and Dysoxylum spectabile (Forst, f.) Hook. f. (kohekohe) commonly develop to advanced stages beneath closed canopies; relatively intolerant Litsea calicaris (A. Cunn.) Kirk (mangeao) and Knightia excelsa R. Br. (rewarewa) seldom do, apparently requiring gap formation for development to maturity. In the area where tawa and kohekohe were co-dominant in the canopy, they tended to replace each other, thus main­ taining their co-dominance. In forests where the gap phase is important, replacement trends may best be gauged from gap regeneration alone. Of the indices of species' relative importance tested, four juveniles of largest diameter appeared the most appro­ priate predictor of future canopy occupation in gaps.
Cognitive effort in direct and inverse translation performance: Insight from eye-tracking technology

This case study examined the translation performance of four professional translators with the aim of exploring the cognitive effort involved in direct and inverse translation. Four professional translators translated two comparable texts from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English. Eye-tracking technology was used to analyze the total time spent in each task, fixation time, and average fixation time. Fixation count in three areas of interest was measured including: source text, target text, and browser, used as an external support. Results suggested that although total time and fixation count were indicators of cognitive effort during the tasks, fixation count in the areas of interest data showed that more effort was directed toward the source text in both tasks. Overall, this study demonstrates that while more traditional measures for translation difficulty (e.g., total time) indicate more effort in the inverse translation task, eye-tracking data indicate that differences in the effort applied in both directions must be carefully analyzed, mostly regarding the areas of interest.
Can Impairment Interfere with Performance by Women with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome According to International Classification of Function

Background :Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most prevalent compression neuropathy of upper extremity which, two of the most important risk factors of that are the female sex and manual works. In the model of international classification of function, disability and health, disease is an impairment, results in functional limitation. The goal of this study is to compare hand function of participants between various severities of carpal tunnel syndrome. Methods: In a cross-sectional study, during 6 months period of time, 30 housekeeper women with carpal tunnel syndrome, with the mean age of 47.03 years, were selected through simple sampling. They were assessed for hand function, by Purdue peg board test and Boston questionnaire, after that a professional practitioner had performed Nerve Conductive Velocity (NCV) test and identified the severity of their diseases. Then the data were analyzed with SPSS software, by Kruskal-Wallis test. Results : The mean of Purdue peg board test and Boston questionnaire scores in various clusters of carpal tunnel syndrome severity, were not different (P.Value>0.05). Conclusion : In this research, severity of electrodiagnostic findings of participants, with carpal tunnel syndrome, isnot related to their performance and functional limitations.