Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Marital Adjustment and the Efficacy of Behavior Therapy with Children

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Negotiating Collective and Individual Agency

The societal changes in India and the available variety of reproductive health services call for evidence to inform health systems how to satisfy young women’s reproductive health needs. Inspired by Foucault’s power idiom and Bandura’s agency framework, we explore young women’s opportunities to practice reproductive agency in the context of collective social expectations. We carried out in-depth interviews with 19 young women in rural Rajasthan. Our findings highlight how changes in notions of agency across generations enable young women’s reproductive intentions and desires, and call for effective means of reproductive control. However, the taboo around sex without the intention to reproduce made contraceptive use unfeasible. Instead, abortions were the preferred method for reproductive control. In conclusion, safe abortion is key, along with the need to address the taboo around sex to enable use of “modern” contraception. This approach could prevent unintended pregnancies and expand young women’s agency.
Thermoviscoelastic response of an axially loaded beam under laser excitation and resting on Winkler’s foundation

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the response of viscoelastic beam resting on a Winkler’s foundation and subjected to an axial initial stress, thermal load and an ultra-fast laser heating. Design/methodology/approach In this introduced model, the authors considered the interaction design between the vertical springs only. The beam is considered as an Euler–Bernoulli beam exposed to sinusoidal varying heat. Findings The deflection and the temperature response of the beam are obtained using Laplace transform and its numerical inversion method. In the numerical example, the effect of the laser pulse duration and viscous damping coefficient on the transverse displacement response of the beam is discussed. The thermoelastic interactions of the beam due to the axial load are also illustrated. Originality/value Physical views of this paper may be useful for the design and vibration analysis of micro-resonators and micro-sensors applications. In addition, the utilization of laser-ultrasonic technology has found wide applications in lab environments, and in an expanding number of cases, it is extending to the industrial field and realm application.
Flame-retardant activity of modified boron nitride nanosheets to cotton

Boron nitride nanosheets (BNN) were prepared by molten hydroxide-assisted liquid exfoliation from hexagonal boron nitride powder with an effectively high yield, and then modified with hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene (HCCP) to obtain HCCP-BNN. The series of samples were applied to prepare flame-retardant cotton fabrics with the impregnation-drying method, and successful treatment was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy. The combustion performance of the as-prepared cotton fabrics was tested and evaluated. After coating with HCCP-BNN, the combustion rate of the fabric is reduced in vertical and horizontal combustion conditions and the limiting oxygen-index value of cotton fabric increases to 24.1, becoming less flammable than the blank cotton. The fibrous structure of the BNN and HCCP-BNN coated fabrics is relatively complete after combustion, which indicates that BNN have a certain protective effect on the fabric. The results demonstrate HCCP-BNN as an effective flame-retardant for cotton fabrics.
PENGEMBANGAN KONSTRUKSI DAN VALIDASI TES KONSEP DASAR MATEMATIKA

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan yang bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan memvalidasi instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur capaian pembelajaran matakuliah konsep dasar matematika semester II jurusan PGSD FIP Undiksha serta untuk mengetahui capaian pembelajaran konsep dasar matematika berdasarkan hasil uji coba mahasiswa. Instrumen dikembangkan dengan mengikuti langkah-langkah yang meliputi (1) menyusun spesifikasi tes, (2) menulis soal tes, (3) menelaah soal tes, (4) melakukan uji coba tes, (5) menganalisis butir tes, (6) memperbaiki tes, dan (7) merakit tes. Uji coba instrumen dilakukan di jurusan PGSD UPP Denpasar pada semester II dengan jumlah mahasiswa sebanyak 90 mahasiswa. Jumlah butir soal yang di cobakan sebanyak 30 butir soal pilihan ganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa instrumen yang dikembangkan valid dan reliabel berdasarkan uji ahli dan uji validitas dengan data empiris dan dengan koefisien koefisien reliabilitas Kuder Richadson (KR-20) sebesar 0,84.
Correlation between social support and depression in elderly stroke patients in the sequelae stage from five communities of Shanghai, China

Using a convenience sampling method, 81 aged patients who were between 6 and 24 months post-stroke were selected from five communities of Shanghai, China. The correlations between social support and depression, as well as other influential factors, were investigated. Results revealed that 46% (37/81) of the stroke patients suffered from depression. Depression was correlated with social support total scores and the two domains of subjective support and utilization. Older age, male gender, low income, absence of spouse and cerebral hemorrhage were risk factors for depression and identify more vulnerable groups.
A novel rapid screening method for health monitoring of building structures from earthquake records

This study presents a rapid screening method for health monitoring of building structures based on earthquake records. Compared with conventional damage detection techniques, the rapid screening system with few sensors is more attractive and cost-effective in assessing the global behaviors of a building structure. Only two tri-axial accelerometers are required for a building. One is mounted at the ground level, and another one is mounted at the top floor. First, the relative displacement of top floor to ground is calculated by on-line integration. Then, the diagram of absolute acceleration versus relative displacement of top floor is used to determine the pseudo stiffness of the whole building by linear regression. The decrease of pseudo stiffness denotes the occurrence and degree of damage in the building. A novel real-time damage technique is also proposed to detect nonlinear behavior of a building. A five-story shear-type building under earthquake excitations was illustrated for sensitivity analysis of pseudo stiffness considering different damage cases. Shaking-table-test data of a three-story benchmark building were used to verify the accuracy of the proposed damage assessment technique. In addition, the proposed method was also applied to evaluate a new eight-story residential building equipped with accelerometers in Taipei, Taiwan. Finally, the acceleration response records of a real building, which experienced moderate damages caused by the main shock of 1999 Taiwan Chi-Chi earthquake (ML = 7.3), were considered to examine the applicability of the proposed method to generate a real-time damage indicator for a building with nonlinear behavior. All of the results show that the proposed method is reliable and effective for rapid diagnosis of building health.
Music after War: Therapeutic Music Programmes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

This thesis is a study of therapeutic music programmes in post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina. This study focuses on how different participant groups perceive programme aims and benefits and what these different perceptions reveal about the programmes as well as ways in which the local context impacts the programmes. Analysis is based on data gathered through interviews, observation, participant observation, and questionnaires obtained during five fieldwork visits undertaken between November 2003 and November 2004. While all participant groups agree that the programmes are beneficial, there are important differences in the ways different participant groups perceive programme benefits and the different ways in which the programmes approach sessions. Constructions of therapy appear to differ both between programmes and between international and local staff. All participant groups identified improved client communication and social skills as primary session outcomes. Clients appear to be largely unaware of the therapeutic aims of their sessions. Parents appear to have little influence and are not always notified that their children are involved with the programmes. International staff members appear to be intolerant of parents who do not heed their advice or reinforce progress made during sessions. In addition to running therapeutic sessions, these programmes work to increase inter-ethnic tolerance and to improve the skills of other local professionals. Programme success appears to be hindered by uncertainties inherent in working in a post-war environment. Developed and largely influenced by internationals, the programmes also face uncertainty as to whether they possess the necessary local leadership and ownership for long-term sustainability. There is evidence that tensions within, between, and outwith the programmes limit programme potential. Many of these tensions appear to be tied to local-international relations within programmes, which are exacerbated by national local-international tensions. A funding shortage has contributed to a competitive rather than a cooperative relationship between programmes. As the first detailed study of post-war therapeutic music programmes, this study has the potential to impact similar work in other regions and provides a more informed backdrop against which judgments can be made regarding the role and appropriateness of music as a form of therapy in post-war regions.
Self-management programs in stage 1-4 chronic kidney disease : a literature review.

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex health problem, which requires individuals to invest considerable time and energy in managing their health and adhering to multifaceted treatment regimens. Objectives To review studies delivering self-management interventions to people with CKD (Stages 1–4) and assess whether these interventions improve patient outcomes. Design: Systematic review. Methods Nine electronic databases (MedLine, CINAHL, EMBASE, ProQuest Health & Medical Complete, ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health, The Cochrane Library, The Joanna Briggs Institute EBP Database, Web of Science and PsycINFO) were searched using relevant terms for papers published between January 2003 and February 2013. Results The search strategy identified 2,051 papers, of which 34 were retrieved in full with only 5 studies involving 274 patients meeting the inclusion criteria. Three studies were randomised controlled trials, a variety of methods were used to measure outcomes, and four studies included a nurse on the self-management intervention team. There was little consistency in the delivery, intensity, duration and format of the self-management programmes. There is some evidence that knowledge- and health-related quality of life improved. Generally, small effects were observed for levels of adherence and progression of CKD according to physiologic measures. Conclusion The effectiveness of self-management programmes in CKD (Stages 1–4) cannot be conclusively ascertained, and further research is required. It is desirable that individuals with CKD are supported to effectively self-manage day-to-day aspects of their health.
Characterization of Natural Composites Fabricated from Abutilon-Fiber-Reinforced Poly (Lactic Acid)

In recent decades, natural-fiber-reinforced poly (lactic acid) (PLA) composites have received a great deal of attention. In this study, biocomposites of poly (lactic acid) and abutilon fibers are prepared by using melt blending and an extruder. The effects of fiber additions on rheological, thermomechanical, thermal, and morphological properties are investigated using a rheometer, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), TGA, and SEM, respectively. The DSC results indicate that the fibers acted as a nucleating agent, which led to enhancing the crystallization of PLA. The results also reveal that the thermal stability of PLA was improved by abutilon fibers. Moreover, higher values of storage modulus are observed, which are attributed to strong interfacial adhesion. In addition, thetan delta isreduced upon the addition of fiber content into the PLA matrix, which restricts the mobility of PLA polymer molecules in the presence of the fibers. The improvement of the properties and energy absorption capabilities of such biocomposites signifies the great potential of abutilon fibers as reinforcement in green composites.
Quality of life after stroke : the EROS study in urban Lithuania

Objectives. This studyaimed to assess quality of life in first-onset stroke survivors, and to determine how stroke associates with social and demographic factors, peculiarities of lifestyle, and chronic non-infectious diseases.Material and methods.As part of the European Register of Stroke study, we recruited 508 stroke survivors aged 25–84 years (case group) in Kaunas city Lithuania, and randomly selected 508 age-and sex-matched residents from the city’s stroke-free population (controls). All participants completed the Short Form 12 Health Survey questionnaire. We analyzed participants’ physical and mental quality of life regarding social and demographic factors, lifestyle, chronic non-infectious disease morbidity, and the use of medications.Results. Quality of life among stroke survivors was poorer compared to controls in both the physical (Me=32.8/47.0, p<0.001) and mental (Me=55.9/60.5, p<0.001) health domains. Stroke survivors and controls with arterial hypertension reported poorer physical health, compared to subjects without hypertension (p<0.05 vs. p<0.001, respectively). Additionally, physical quality of life among survivors with atrial fibrillation was poorer compared to subjects without this disorder (p<0.001). Employed stroke survivors reported better physical health (Me=38.9, p<0.001) compared to unemployed survivors (Me=31.5), and we observed a similar pattern among controls (Me=50.8/38.9, p=0.005). Survivors and controls who used alcohol reported better physicalhealth (p<0.001). Notably,both controls (p<0.05) and stroke survivors (p<0.01) reported better health if they did not live alone. During the period from the 3rd up to the 12th month after stroke, average physical and mental quality of life increased significantly among survivors (5.1±0.4 points, p=0.001 vs. 1.4±0.3 points, p=0.001, respectively). Conclusions. Previous stroke impaired both physical and mental quality of life in survivors. This study revealed that chronic non-infectious diseases experiencedprior to stroke significantly influence quality of life.Survivors with arterial hypertension, atrial fibrillation, or diabetes mellitus rated their physical quality of life lower than those who did not have these illnesses. Interestingly, only controls with atrial fibrillation reported decreased quality of life. Both physical and mental health improved12 months after stroke compared to quality of life 3 months after stroke
The same fight, a different story : a comparative media framing analysis of the battle of Raqqa in the online coverage of CNN and RT

While the watchdog journalism ideal emphasises the importance of critical and objective news coverage to inform citizens and protect the democratic process, the coverage of political conflicts overseas can differ between nations and might reflect the agendas and narratives preferred by respective governments in power. Over the past few years, a rivalry has emerged between the United States and Russia over Syria with each country having conflicting interests in defeating the terrorist organisation Islamic State of Iraq and Syria in its self-declared capital Raqqa. This thesis explores how the largest international news channels in the United States and Russia – CNN and RT – framed the Battle of Raqqa and to what extent their online coverage reflects the narratives of their respective government’s foreign policy and ideology. This study not only extends the media framing theory by applying it to a recent conflict but also provides much-needed analysis comparing CNN with RT by directly comparing their online coverage of the defeat of the terrorist organisation in Raqqa. Moreover, it reveals preliminary findings on the under-researched news broadcaster RT. To examine how both news channels framed the battle, this thesis uses Semetko & Valkenburg’s (2000) frame taxonomy. The valence of the news frames and the sources have also been analysed. Overall, the study found that CNN framed the battle positively by using the conflict frame to emphasise the importance of the battle, while RT stressed the civilian casualties inflicted by the United States-led coalition by using the responsibility frame, which puts the battle in a negative light. These findings suggest that the coverage of both news channels reflects the agendas and narratives preferred by their respective governments, which raises concerns about the idealised role of journalists as watchdogs of society and may invite accusations of biased reporting.
Interacting Stark localization dynamics in a three-dimensional lattice Bose gas

We measure the thermalization dynamics of a lattice Bose gas that is Stark localized by a parabolic potential. A non-equilibrium thermal density distribution is created by quickly removing an optical barrier. The resulting spatio-temporal dynamics are resolved using Mardia's $B$ statistic, which is a measure sensitive to the shape of the entire density distribution. We conclude that equilibrium is achieved for all lattice potential depths that we sample, including the strongly interacting and localized regime. However, thermalization is slow and non-exponential, requiring up to 500 tunneling times. We show that the Hubbard $U$ term is not responsible for thermalization via comparison to an exact diagonalization calculation, and we rule out equilibration driven by lattice-light heating by varying the laser wavelength. The thermalization timescale is comparable to the next-nearest-neighbor tunneling time, which suggests that a continuum, strongly interacting theory may be needed to understand equlibration in this system.
In Vino ‘No’ Veritas: Impacts of Fraud on Wine Imports in China

China is one of the largest wine importing countries in the world and is poised for continued import growth in the future. Increased wine purchases throughout China have given rise to persistent fraud where fake wines are packaged and sold with counterfeit contents and labels. For exporting countries like France, counterfeit wines displace market share, damage foreign brand reputation, and cause distrust in consumers who are aware of counterfeiting problems throughout the country. We examine the impact of fraudulent wine events (as measured by negative media reports) on Chinese wine demand differentiated by supplying country. We employ the Rotterdam demand system and a switching regression procedure to estimate import demand and compare results across different media variable specifications. Results consistently show that negative reports disproportionately affect French wine regardless of how the media variable is specified. This is not surprising because most fraudulent events involve French wine counterfeits.
The Cost-Effectiveness of Screening for Genital Chlamydial Infection in the UK

This PhD thesis explores the cost-effectiveness of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) screening, in the context of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) currently being implemented in England. It uses statistical, mathematical and economic modelling techniques and methods. The epidemiology ofCT in the UK is explored by identifying studies through a systematic literature review. The data from them are extracted and analysed using regression techniques and CT prevalence is estimated, indicating a high burden in young women in health care settings. The prevalence estimates are used along with data on past CT treatment and sexual mixing behaviour to parameterise an individual-based dynamic mathematical model of CT transmission:' An extensive fitting process identified parameter values that generated realistic epidemiology and sexual behaviour, to optimise public health applicability ofthe model. The cost of offering CT screening is estimated based on empirical data from a screening study. The flow of patients through a screening programme is modelled and the associated costs of testing and treatment of positives are estimated. Results from the sensitivity analyses indicate that the proportion of individuals accepting a screening offer has the biggest impact on the results, and highlight how costs could be minimised. In the final analysis, results ofthe parameterised dynamic model are combined with an economic model of disease progression and costs to estimate the cost-effectiveness of the NCSP strategy and alternatives. Results indicate that the current NCSP strategy (screen women and men aged under 25 years) may be cost-effective when compared to no screening, but that alternate, less inclusive strategies may be more acceptable on cost-effectiveness grounds. Assumptions about the progression from CT to pelvic inflammatory disease have the largest impact on the results