Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Subtle linguistic cues may not affect voter behavior: new evidence

One of the most important recent developments in social psychology is the discovery of minor interventions that have large and enduring effects on behavior. A leading example of this class of results is Bryan et al. (2011), which shows that administering a set of survey items worded so that subjects think of themselves as voters (noun treatment) rather than as voting (verb treatment) substantially increases political participation (voter turnout) among subjects. We revisit these experiments by replicating and extending their research design in a large-scale field experiment. In contrast to the 11 to 14 percentage point greater turnout among those exposed to the noun rather than verb treatment reported in Bryan et al. (2011), we find no statistically significant difference in turnout between the noun and verb treatments (the point estimate of the difference is approximately zero). Further, when we benchmark these treatments against a standard get-outthe- vote message, we find that both are less effective at increasing turnout than a much shorter basic mobilization message. In sum, in our experiments, we find no evidence that describing a subject as a voter rather than as voting has a positive relative or absolute effect on subject behavior. In our conclusion, we detail how our study differs from Bryan et al. (2011) and discuss how our results might be interpreted.
EFFECT OF SOIL-STRUCTURE INTERACTION ON THE SEISMIC RESPONSE OF AN INSTRUMENTED BUILDING DURING THE CEPHALONIA, GREECE EARTHQUAKE OF 26-1-2014

An investigation of SSI effects on the seismic response of the Prefecture building in the island of Lefkas is conducted, based on recordings of an earthquake excitation at its base and at a nearby free-field station. Detailed F.E. models of the building are developed and used as a basis for the development of simpler, yet reliable models for the numerical investigation of SSI effects. Both kinematic and inertial interaction are taken into account, using the substructure approach. The comparison of the predicted response with the actual one recorded at the basement of the building is presented and discussed, as well as the various repercussions due to the potential underestimation of the seismic hazard from recording stations housed at the basement of buildings. 1375 Available online at www.eccomasproceedia. org Eccomas Proceedia COMPDYN (2017) 1375-1387 © 2017 The Authors. Published by Eccomas Proceedia. Peer-review under responsibility of the organizing committee of COMPDYN 2017. doi: 10.7712/120117.5499. 17812 C. Karakostas, G. Kontogiannis, K. Morfidis, Emm. Rovithis, G. Manolis and N. Theodoulidis
An Analysis of Factors Affecting Students’ Use of Interactive Learning Tools in Engineering Education

In 2007, he joined Biomedical Sensing and Signal Processing research center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as a postdoctoral research associate. He also worked as a mixed-signal CMOS Integrated Circuit designer and a system engineer at NewLANS, Inc. in Acton, Massachusetts until 2010. He became a Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida in 2010. Since August 2012, he has been with the School of Engineering at Western Illinois University, Quad Cities as an Assistant Professor of Engineering.
Internal flow characteristics in scaled pressure-swirl atomizer

Pressure-swirl atomizers are used in a wide range of industrial applications, e.g.: combustion, cooling, painting, food processing etc. Their spray characteristics are closely linked to the internal flow which predetermines the parameters of the liquid sheet formed at the discharge orifice. To achieve a better understanding of the spray formation process, the internal flow was characterised using Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) and high-speed imaging in a transparent model made of cast PMMA (Poly(methyl methacrylate)). The design of the transparent atomizer was derived from a pressure-swirl atomizer as used in a small gas turbine. Due to the small dimensions, it was manufactured in a scale of 10:1. It has modular concept and consists of three parts which were ground, polished and bolted together. The original kerosene-type jet A-1 fuel had to be replaced due to the necessity of a refractive index match. The new working liquid should also be colourless, non-aggressive to the PMMA and have the appropriate viscosity to achieve the same Reynolds number as in the original atomizer. Several liquids were chosen and tested to satisfy these requirements. P-Cymene was chosen as the suitable working liquid. The internal flow characteristics were consequently examined by LDA and high-speed camera using p-Cymene and Kerosene-type jet A-1 in comparative manner.
Host factors involved in viral movement through plants

Host Factors Involved in Viral Movement Through Plants. (May 2008) Bonnie L. Seaberg, B.S., California State University, Stanislaus Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. Herman B. Scholthof Tomato bushy stunt virus (TBSV) is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus. It encodes five open reading frames (ORFs), including two nested genes, expressing movement-associated proteins. One of these proteins, P22, interacts with a host transcription factor containing a homeodomain leucine-zipper motif, known as HFi22. Similar proteins of this type traffic their RNA from cell-to-cell, suggesting the possiblity that HFi22 is involved in the cell-to-cell movement of TBSV RNA. To further characterize the nature of the interaction between P22 and HFi22 on the cellular level, cellular fractionation experiments were conducted. To investigate the functional role of HFi22 in viral movement I attempted to inactivate its expression using a virus induced gene silencing system with a Tobacco rattle virus (TRV) vector. A final objective was based on the notion that different hosts can impact the stability of viruses used to express foreign genes of biotechnological interest. To compare virus stability in different hosts, TBSV expressing the green fluorescent protein (GFP) was inoculated onto various TBSV hosts, and infected leaf tissue was then used as inoculum to be rubbed onto a local lesion host. This technique made it possible to quantify the number of fluorescent foci versus total lesions. Results obtained for the first objective indicate that P22 and HFi22 co-fractionate in nucleus and membrane-enriched samples. In addition, it was found that HFi22 is largely conserved through a wide variety of plant species but not in lettuce, which was found to be compromised for effective virus spread. Control experiments for the second objective showed that plants were successfully silenced with TRV carrying the phytoene desaturase (PDS) gene resulting in photobleaching, however attempts to silence HFi22 have not yielded conclusive results. The results obtained for the third objective indicate
The Effect of Topic-Selection Control on EFL Writing Fluency

― ― 15 Abstract Fluency development is an essential component of language learning. The present study focuses on a timed writing activity designed to encourage language learners to produce more fluent and meaningful written texts. It explores the effect of topic-selection control on the writing fluency of 46 learners of English at a Japanese university. Control of topic selection alternated from teacher to learner during four writing sessions. Text analysis of each written production was done to determine a general fluency index, which was then statistically analyzed (t-test). Results indicated that topic-selection control did affect writing fluency, as texts written on self-selected topics displayed a significantly higher level of fluency than those written on assigned topics. This study also examines the effect of the writing activity on learners' self-efficacy and attitude to second language (L2) writing. Pedagogical implications are discussed and suggestions for possible future L2 writing research are made.
Phenotypic and molecular determination of anthracnose disease resistance in Lake Van Basin’s bean genotypes (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

In this study, the resistance levels to anthracnose disease [Colletotrichum lindemuthianum (Sacc. & Magnus) Lambs. Scrib. ] of 92 bean genotypes collected from different parts of the Lake Van Basin were investigated by artificial inoculation and molecular markers. The resistance levels of bean genotypes to the isolate 11# of anthracnose disease were determined by classical inoculation method in a climate chamber condition, and the presence of resistance gene related markers in bean genotypes was determined by using four SCAR primers [SAS13 (950 bp, Co-42), SC08 (910 bp, Co-4), SF10 (1072 bp, Co-10), SZ04 (567 bp, Co-6)] and one RAPD [OA181500 (1500 bp, Co-15)] primer. In the artificial inoculation, the bean genotypes were evaluated according to the 0-9 scale, and the four of them having a value between 0 and 3 were found as resistant to this isolate of anthracnose, but the rest of them having a value between 4 and 9 were determined as sensitive. With molecular markers, it was found that the 82 bean genotypes had the resistant Co-42 allele; the 54 bean genotypes had the resistant Co-4 allele; the 6 bean genotypes had the resistant Co-10 allele; the 36 bean genotypes had the resistant Co-6 allele; and the 15 bean genotypes had the resistant Co-15 allele. The only bean genotype having all resistance markers was the genotype G81, whereas the bean genotypes G27, G28, G40, G76, and G86 had no resistance associated molecular markers.
Exploring Slacktivism; Does The Social Observability of Online Charity Participation Act as a Mediator of Future Behavioural Intentions?

This study investigates whether the social observability of online charitable participation influences future interactions with the same charity. The rise of ‘slacktivism’ contributes to the significance of this study. ‘Slactivism’ comprises low-risk, low-cost, online activities, used to raise awareness, produce change, or primarily grant satisfaction to the person engaged in the activity. Contrasting views exist about slacktivism and the effectiveness of online activities such as social-media campaigns; as to whether they yield committed supporters or are merely a method used to enhance the participants’ social self-image. This study is unique in that it links together ideas about slacktivism and impression management. The study revealed that consumers are wising up to charity campaigns on social-media, with many questioning their effectiveness. The perception of others is important although most consumers are reluctant to admit it about themselves: social pressure plays a large role in the participation of slacktivism.
Seed priming with antioxidants improves sunflower seed germination and seedling growth under unfavorable germination conditions

The results of studying the effects of sunflower seed priming with an aqueous solution of ascorbic acid (A), tocopherol (T), and glutathione (G) performed prior to accelerated ageing and a cold test are presented in this paper. Germination, the percentage of abnormal seedlings, and the lengths of both roots and shoots were monitored. The results showed that the cold test caused a drastic drop in germination, an adverse effect on the shoot length, an increase in the percentage of abnormal seedlings, and no effect on the root length. Germination of seeds primed with the solution of A, T, and G (A+T+G) on which the cold test was then performed did not differ from seed germination of the control. Moreover, seed priming with the A+T+G solution of antioxidant substances prior to the cold test annulled the adverse effect of the cold test on shoot length, as well as on the percentage of abnormal seedlings. Seed priming with the A+T+G solution of antioxidants did not affect root length. Accelerated ageing resulted in a statistically significant decrease in seed germination and root length, but neither shoot length nor the percentage of abnormal seedlings was affected by accelerated ageing. The obtained results show that seed priming with the solution of antioxidant substances performed prior to accelerated ageing had a positive effect on the length of both roots and shoots. Seed priming with the solution of antioxidant substances performed prior to accelerated ageing did not affect germination, but it did increase the percentage of abnormal seedlings. The effect of antioxidant solution priming on the vigor of sunflower seeds exposed to the cold test was significantly more pronounced than that on seeds exposed to accelerated ageing.
Effects of Different Types of Oils on Growth Performance, Survival and Carcass Composition of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

The study evaluated the growth performance, survival and body composition of Oreochromis niloticus fed isonitrogenous (25%) and isocaloric (186 cal/kg) diets containing different types of oils (fish oil (FO) and vegetable oils (VO) (Soybean oil (SO) and Peanut oil (PO)) at 6% level for a period of 42 days. Significant difference was observed in the body weight gain (WG), specific growth rate (SGR), feed conversion ratio (FCR) values, body protein and lipid content. The diet E containing a mixture of vegetable oils in equal proportions (1:1) produced the best results WG (413.25%), SGR (3.86) and FCR (1.37), whereas the diet B (75% FO + 25% VO) showed the poorest performance WG, FCR and SGR. The survival rate ranged from 55 to 100%, being 55% for C (50% FO+ 50%VO), 65% for A (100% FO) and 100% for B (75% FO+ 25%VO), D (25% FO+ 75%VO) and E (100%VO). The type of dietary lipid significantly affected the body composition of fish. Fish fed on diets B (75% FO+ 25%VO), C (50% FO+ 50%VO), E (100%VO) presented the highest body protein content compared to initial fish. The highest body protein content was obtained in the fish fed on diet B (75% FO+ 25%VO). There was no significant difference in the body protein content of fish fed on diet C (50% FO+ 50%VO) and E (100%VO) also between the initial fish and those fed on diet D (25% FO + 75% VO). The lowest body protein content was obtained with fish fed diet with A (100% FO). Tilapia fed diet containing 100% FO, had the highest body lipid content compared to the initial fish. The lowest body lipid contain was observed in the fish fed on B (75% FO+ 25%VO). There was no significant difference in body lipid and protein content among fish fed diet with D (25% FO+ 75%VO) and initial fish. Results of the present study suggest that diet supplemented with a mixture of vegetable oils (SO and PO) could totally replace fish oil and produce the best growth response in Oreochromis niloticus.
Effects of perch on feed consumption and behaviour of caged laying hens.

This experiment studied the effects of perches in furnished cages on behaviour and feed consumption of laying hens. The study used 352 Lohmann Selected Leghorn (LSL) hens. The hens were housed at 16 weeks of age in furnished cages in groups of 8 birds. The experiment lasted for 205 days. The treatments were: perches present from 16 weeks of age (P16), perches present from 19 weeks of age (P19), and no perches present (NP). Feed consumption and egg production were measured over the pre-laying period and six 4-week laying periods. The number of hens on perch, in nest and litter box was recorded at various ages. The behaviour of 3 hens per treatment was observed using instantaneous sampling at every 5 minutes, so that the observations of each hen covered one light period (14.5 hours). The treatments had no significant effects on feed consumption after the pre-laying period. Feed conversion ratio (kg feed kg-1 eggs) was favourable in P16 in comparison to NP during the periods 2–4. During the observations after the lights-out NP birds tended to be more frequently in nests, than P16 birds. NP birds spent more time on the cage floor, were recumbent more often, and sitting more rarely in comparison to P16 birds. Based on the results of this study, perches may have advantageous effect on feed conversion ratio in furnished cages.
Spray Cooling in Terrestrial and Simulated Reduced Gravity

Initial baseline 1‐g heat transfer results are reported for an instrumented spray cooling experiment, developed to study effects of electric body forces on spray cooling heat transfer in variable gravity conditions. Heat transfer performance in 1‐g for both vertical downward and horizontal spray impingement has been documented for spray volume flow rates of 4.8×10−6 m3/s ⩽ Q ⩽ 9.8×10−6 m3/s, and heater power levels from 10 W to 70 W using a Thick Film Resistor (TFR) heater. As flow rate is increased at fixed heater power the heat transfer effectiveness increases, as indicated by reduced heater surface temperatures. Heat transfer effectiveness for the vertical downward spray and horizontal spray configurations are nearly identical, but the horizontal spray has slightly better heat transfer performance when a confining cap is removed at the highest flow rate of 9.8×10−6 m3/s. A transparent Indium‐Tin‐Oxide (ITO) heater consistently has somewhat better performance than the TFR heater. The heat transfer coeff.
Spillover Effects of Homicides across Mexican Municipalities: A Spatial Regime Model Approach

This paper investigates spatial diffusion patterns of high levels of violence across Mexican municipalities to nearby locations while also exploring the possible effect of increasing law enforcement resources in some regions of the country. Our approach consists of providing a framework based on spatial regime models to address spatial heterogeneity that indicates instability in the structural determinants of homicides. In this context, a distinction is made in relation to the regimes that are analyzed between those municipalities that were exposed to joint operations (‘operativos conjuntos’) and those that were not exposed to the operations. Spatial econometric models were estimated for each regime in light of investigating possible spillover effects arising from the covariates. The results point to differences in regard to the significance, magnitude, and sign of the effects related to some variables according to each spatial regime’s specification. While the direct effects show that socioeconomic variables tend to play an important role in explaining the variation of homicides in the non-joint operation regime, the historical level of homicides and closeness to the U.S. border operate in a more significant way for those municipalities in the joint operation regime. In regard to the indirect effects estimates, a positive and significant spillover effect upon homicide rates is attributed to our law enforcement variable as well as to the proxy variable of informality. These spillover effects are found to be greater in magnitude especially in those municipalities exposed to joint operations.
Effects of Different Taping Pressures with Wrist Taping on Isokinetic Strength Exertion of Wrist Dorsal and Palmar Flexion

We aimed to examine the effects of wrist taping at different pressure levels on isokinetic strength exertion of dorsal and palmar flexion. Nineteen healthy male university students were enrolled. The wrist-taping method involved winding a rigid tape around wrist joint thrice. A qualified athletic trainer adjusted taping pressures using a pressure measuring system, whose sensor was on the palmaris longus muscle tendon of the dominant wrist. Isokinetic dorsal and palmar flexion strength was measured by an isokinetic dynamometer system. Taping pressure [5, 30, 60, and 90 hPa and control (no tape)] and angular velocity [slow (60°/sec), moderate (180°/sec), and fast (300°/sec)] were considered independent variables. Peak torque (Nm) of isokinetic strength exertion was considered the dependent variable. Two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (taping pressure × angular velocity) was used to calculate the mean differences for peak torque conditions. A significant difference was found only in the main effect of angular velocity. Multiple comparison tests showed that the isokinetic strength exertion was largest in fast flexion in all taping pressure conditions for dorsal flexion, whereas it was largestin slow flexion in the control and 5-hPa conditions for palmar flexion. For palmar flexion, it was larger in slow flexion for 30-hPa. The effects of taping pressure and flexion speed on isokinetic strength exertion may differ between dorsal and palmar flexion of the same wrist.
The Gaia-ESO Survey: Discovery of a spatially extended low-mass population in the Vela OB2 association

The nearby (distance~350-400 pc), rich Vela OB2 association, includes $\gamma^2$ Velorum, one of the most massive binaries in the solar neighbourhood and an excellent laboratory for investigating the formation and early evolution of young clusters. Recent Gaia-ESO survey observations have led to the discovery of two kinematically distinct populations in the young (10-15 Myr) cluster immediately surrounding $\gamma^2$ Velorum. Here we analyse the results of Gaia-ESO survey observations of NGC 2547, a 35 Myr cluster located two degrees south of $\gamma^2$ Velorum. The radial velocity distribution of lithium-rich pre-main sequence stars shows a secondary population that is kinematically distinct from and younger than NGC 2547. The radial velocities, lithium absorption lines, and the positions in a colour-magnitude diagram of this secondary population are consistent with those of one of the components discovered around $\gamma^2$ Velorum. This result shows that there is a young, low-mass stellar population spread over at least several square degrees in the Vela OB2 association. This population could have originally been part of a cluster around $\gamma^2$ Velorum that expanded after gas expulsion or formed in a less dense environment that is spread over the whole Vela OB2 region.
Artificial Neuron Based Models for Estimating Shelf Life of Burfi

In the establishment of prediction model for predicting the shelf life of burfi stored at 30oC moisture, titra table acidity, free fatty acids, tyrosine, and peroxide value were taken as input variables, and overall acceptability score as output variable. Mean square error, root mean square error, coefficient of determination and Nash-Sutcliffe coefficient were applied for comparing the prediction ability of the developed models. Several experiments were conducted and very good correlation was observed between the actual and predicted data, suggesting that the developed generalized regression artificial neural network engineering models are quite efficient in predicting the shelf life of burfi, which is very popular sweet confection prepared from water buffalo milk.
Storytelling, Values and Perceived Resilience among Chinese, Vietnamese, American and German Prospective Teachers.

Numerous qualitative studies, mostly with English speaking Westerners, have shown the important role of storytelling and values in promoting resilience. However, this quantitative study helps fill the gaps in the research, by investigating the mediator effects of storytelling on values and resilience of American, German, Chinese, and Vietnamese prospective teachers. The study, using path analysis, investigated how cultural differences influenced perceptions about storytelling, resilience and values. Open to change values of stimulation, self-direction, hedonism and universalism had the largest associations in the Final Model. The results of the multiple group analyses showed that the Final Model path estimates were invariant across cultural groups, but the error variances of the mean values were not invariant. Individual differences accounted for the variance more than cultural differences. The implications for educators, desiring to leverage literacy instruction with storytelling, are discussed.