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A verb raising analysis of the Ojibwe VOS/VSO alternation

Like many of verb-initial languages, Ojibwe shows an alternation between VOS and VSO word orders. In this paper, I provide an argument for a verb-raising account of this alternation. I argue that verbs raise to C via a head amalgamation operation that applies in narrow syntax, with lower copies being interpreted and higher copies being pronounced. This derives, V1, the affixation of functional morphology, and the lack of interpretive effects of head movement. I then show that optional phrasal movement targets the highest obviative argument in the clause, promoting it to Spec,#P and deriving a VOS/VSO alternation in direct alignments (where the object is obviative), and static VSO in inverse (where the subject is obviative). I further show that proximate subjects undergo movement to Spec,IP, while proximate objects are trapped within VoiceP. The analysis captures word order facts in both transitive and ditransitive clauses, suggests that indefinite proximate arguments are PPIs, forms a link between word order and agreement, and provides strong evidence that Ojibwe is a configurational language.
Emotional Disclosure and Biased Evaluation By Valeria Vila A thesis submitted to the Graduate School-Newark Rutgers, The state University of New Jersey In partial fulfillment of the requirements For the degree of Master of Psychology

By Valeria Vila A thesis submitted to the Graduate School-Newark Rutgers, The state University of New Jersey In partial fulfillment of the requirements For the degree of Master of Psychology Graduate Program in Psychology, Five-Year BA/MA Written under the direction of Kent Harber And approved by ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Newark, New Jersey
SENSITIVITY OF DIAGNOSTIC METHODS AND TNM CLASSIFICATION IN STAGING OF GASTRIC CARCINOMA

Preoperative staging in patients with malign gastric disease is of crucial importance for its multimodal treatment. The research included a group of 65 patients with gastric carcinoma. Targeted preoperative diagnostic procedures were performed as a basis for determining the preoperative and postoperative (TNM) degree. The diagnostic techniques used for the clinical and statistical examinations included ultrasonography (US), multi-slice computerized tomography (MSCT) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). The sensitivity of MSCT used for preoperative T status, compared to the postoperative findings, amounted to 39%, while the EUS sensitivity used for an assessment of the depth of tumour infiltration for T status amounted to 83%. The ultrasound examination could not detect enlarged lymph nodes in 58 out of 65 subjects with gastric carcinoma who had intra-operatively detected enlarged nodes, while a realistic positive finding of spreading malign process was detected in lymph nodes N1 in three patients and N2 in four patients. Ultrasound examination proved to be the least sensitive, with the detection rate of the affected lymph nodes in gastric carcinoma patients of only 11%. The MSCT proved as a reliable diagnostic technique in 43% of the preoperative assessments of malign process spreading into lymph nodes. Preoperatively, M0 status was found in 67.21% of the patients, while it was intraoperatively confirmed in 62.29%. The M0 status was preoperatively underestimated in 8.1% (M0 into M1) of patients. Acta Medica Medianae 2018;57(1):5-11.
Nurture corners in pre-school settings

This article draws on the findings from a small qualitative study which focused on gathering perspectives and accounts of experiences from nursery practitioners, health and third sector professionals and parents. It explored the ways in which parents/carers and practitioners experienced the nurture approach developed in preschool settings in Glasgow, Scotland and their perspectives on the impact that this provision has had on the development and well-being of young children and family engagement in learning. The findings offered some insights into the specific ways in which settings involved parents and worked towards developing a nurturing ethos towards parents themselves, underpinned by the following three elements: a welcoming setting, sensitive and empathic staff and creative practice. The study identified challenges for some nurseries in achieving this, such as the limited scope for nurture corner practitioners in some of the settings to fully utilise their skills with parents due to accommodation constraints.
Content of malondialdehyde and activity of enzyme glutathione-S-transferase in the leaves of emmer wheat under the action of herbicide and plant growth regulator

The article presents the results of vegetation experiment on the influence of different rates of herbicide Prima Forte 195 – 2-ethylhexyl ether 2.4-D + aminopyralid + florasulam (0.5; 0.6 and 0.7 L ha-1) under different application methods of plant growth regulator of a natural origin Wuxal BIO Vita (Ascophyllum nodosum extract + microelements) on the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) as an important indicator of the intensity of peroxide oxidation of lipids in plants and on the activity of enzyme glutathione-S-transferase (GST) in the leaves of emmer wheat. Experimental scheme included 16 experimental variants: 1 – without application of preparations and pre-sowing treatment of seeds (control); 2, 3, 4 – Prima Forte 195, applied to vegetative plants at the rates 0.5, 0.6 and 0.7 L ha-1; 5 – Wuxal BIO Vita at the rate of 1.0 L ha-1, applied to vegetative plants; 6, 7, 8 – Prima Forte 195 at the rates of 0.5, 0.6 and 0.7 L ha-1 in tank mixtures with Wuxal BIO Vita at the rate of 1.0 L ha-1, sprayed on vegetative plants; 9 – pre-sowing treatment of seeds with Wuxal BIO Vita at the rate of 1.0 L t-1 (background); 10, 11, 12 – Prima forte 195, applied to vegetative plants at the rates of 0.5, 0.6 and 0.7 L ha-1 at the background of pre-sowing treatment of seeds with Wuxal BIO Vita at the rate of 1.0 L t-1; 13 – Wuxal BIO Vita at the rate of 1.0 L ha-1 (applied to vegetative plants, treated before sowing with Wuxal BIO Vita at the rate of 1.0 L t-1); 14, 15, 16 – Prima Forte 195 at the rates of 0.5, 0.6 and 0.7 L ha-1 respectively, in tank mixture with Wuxal BІО Vita at the rate of 1.0 L ha -1 – spraying of plants and pre-sowing treatment of seeds with Wuxal BІО Vita 1.0 L t-1. It has been found that under the application of Prima Forte 195 the redox state in the leaves of emmer wheat increased considerably in the direction of increasing the content of MDA. It has also been proved that herbicide Prima Forte 195 and its mixtures with plant growth regulator (PGR) Wuxal BIO Vita caused the changes in the activity of enzyme glutathione-S-transferase, which slightly increased in the initial period in the variants of integrated application of herbicide and plant growth regulator. However, later the GST activity in the variants of integrated application of herbicide and PGR decreased, which indicates stabilization and a positive influence of integrated application of preparations on the detoxification processes in the crops of emmer wheat.
Characterization of an H 1 N 2 Swine Influenza Virus Isolated in Miyazaki , Japan , in 2006

Swine influenza virus (SIV) was isolated from a farm in Miyazaki Prefecture in Japan in July 2006. An isolate was genetically subtyped as H1N2 and was designated A/swine/Miyazaki/1/2006 (H1N2). The nucleotide sequences of all eight viral RNA segments were determined, and then phylogenetic analysis was performed using the neighbor-joining method. All segments were shown to be closely related to those of Japanese SIV H1N2 isolates, which have been circulating since the 1980s. The results indicate the persistence of the SIV H1N2 subtype in the Japanese pig population for more than two decades and emphasize the importance of continuous sur-
Chapter 2 Characterization and Modeling of Lithium Dendrite Growth

Dendrites are a common occurrence when electrodepositing metals. Although the term “dendrite” is prevalent throughout the scientific literature when referencing Li deposition, such structures are atypical (i.e., in general, the plated Li morphology does not consist of regular branched, tree-like structures). Instead, Li tends to plate from solution as particles/nodules or whiskers/needles/filaments, which can aggregate into more complex constructs. Due to its ubiquitous usage for Li electrochemistry, however, the term “dendrite” will be used throughout the text in this book to refer to the latter structures. It is also notable that the literature that addresses the theory of Li electrodeposition has focused largely on the numerous determinant factors that influence classical dendritic metal plating, but the evolution of the plated Li structural characteristics is in actuality dictated to a great extent by the concurrent reactions between the reactive Li and electrolyte components (i.e., SEI formation).
Reconstruction of chaotic dynamic systems using non-linear filters

This article proposes a methodology based on sequential Monte Carlo techniques that permits state estimate of chaotic dynamic systems with Gaussian errors and non-linear dynamics in real time. Such systems arise naturally in many varied applications. We illustrate the methodology through the reconstruction of the states of the chaotic maps of Henon, Ikeda, Tinkerbell and Lorenz, using four different algorithms, namely, generic particle filter (GPF), particle filter with re-sampling (PFR), unscented Kalman filter (UKF) and an unscented particle filter (UPF). The performance of the filters was evaluated in terms of the empirical standard deviation and the computation times showing little variance among the estimated errors and a rapid execution of the algorithms.
POSUM: A Generic Portfolio Scheduler for MapReduce Workloads

MapReduce ecosystems are (still) widely popular for big data processing in data centers. To address the diverse non-functional requirements arising from many and increasingly more sophisticated users, the community has developed many scheduling policies for MapReduce workloads. Although some individual policies can dynamically optimize for single and stable performance objectives, such as minimizing runtime or cost, or meeting deadlines for realtime-jobs, it seems unlikely that individual policies will remain competitive for increasingly more dynamic workloads and objectives. In contrast, in this work we investigate the ability to dynamically balance performance and cost of a portfolio scheduler for MapReduce workloads. To this end, we design and implement a portfolio scheduling technique, that is, a system capable of adapting to the current workload characteristics and target objectives by periodically evaluating its set of potential policies, and of switching to "the best" policy that targets the current system state. We implement and evaluate our system with real-world experiments on a workload containing a mixture of real-time and batch jobs, with the purpose of minimizing deadline violations, while keeping batch job slowdown in check. Our results show that POSUM is a promising alternative: it can predict map task runtimes accurately when calculating average input processing rates, while reduces need a more complex model that accounts for an application-dependent component and variability. However, even without precise predictions, the proposed system can out-perform the individual policies of its portfolio for the combined optimization goal.
Process variables study on supercritical CO 2 extraction of Brazilian cherry seeds ( Eugenia uniflora L . ) rich in bioactive volatile

Brazilian Cherry is a fruit of high nutritional value, whose extract has various pharmacological effects. The seed, pulp processing waste, has a considerable antioxidant potential and the study of the extract obtained by supercritical technology (SFE) can enable more appropriate applications. Thus, our objectives were to obtain extracts of Brazilian cherry seeds by supercritical CO2 under different conditions and study its composition. The seeds were dried and ground, then the humidity (12.73% ± 0.2), size of external diameter (0.48 mm) and ethereal extract (0.52% ± 0.09) were determined to characterize these samples. The SFE was based on the contact between the crushed seeds and the supercritical CO2 at different pressure (P) and temperature (T) conditions, which were defined as a central composite design (CCD) 2 2 with P and T as independent variables. The answers were the yield and the amount of phenolic compounds. Furthermore, preliminary analysis of composition was performed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The yield of the extracts ranged from 0.16% to 0.48%, P being the only significant variable (p <0.05). The response surface analysis (RSA) showed that the best yields are obtained at high P, indicating that the extraction can be performed at low T to protect the thermosensitive substances. The phenolic compounds ranged from 0006 to 0033 mg GAE × 100 -1 g seeds. The preliminary analysis by GC/MS indicated as the major volatile sesquiterpenes the germacrone and the germacrene B which have a known biological activity.
The Exploration of the Meaning Attributed to Their Professional Quality of Life by the Women Officers within the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Reserve Officers ’ Training Corps ( ROTC )

With the repeal of the 1994 Direct Combat Definition and Assignment Rule in 2015, more women are entering the military each year, some in positions that were previously closed to them (Hammelman, 2017). Some research suggests that servicewomen’s experiences are not the same as servicemen and they may have additional professional stress in the military. However, many women are and continue to be interested in a military career (Mankoski, Tower, Brandt, & Mattocks, 2015). By looking through the lens of the professional quality of life construct, with this study the author aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of what might lead women to continue to join the military, specifically the Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) program. Three female participants, who were formerly, currently, or recently enrolled in the ROTC program, were interviewed about their motives to join the program and what factors they perceived have either aided or hindered their experience as female cadets. Interviews were completed during the fall of 2018 and lasted between 20 and 60 minutes (M = 31.68). Inductive thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) was engaged to develop an in-depth understanding of these experiences. Results suggest that enrolling in ROTC programs might present positive (Leadership) and challenging experiences (time management) for female students. Overall, through the engagement of proactive strategies, the positive experiences seem to outweigh the challenge factors.
Liver abscess : clinical profile and management in tertiary care hospital

Introduction: Liver abscess is defined as collection of purulent material in liver parenchyma which can be due to bacterial, parasitic, fungal, or mixed infection. It is a life-threatening and a potentially serious condition if left untreated. Therefore, it is very important for prompt diagnosis and appropriate management at the earliest. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical profile and management in patients with liver abscess. Materials and methods: This study was done on patients of liver abscess who were admitted in our institute in one year period from January 2015 to December 2015. We have studied forty seven patients, both male and female of all age groups. Medical records of these patients were analyzed for presenting clinical features, examination findings, radiological tests and treatment modalities. Results: There were 44 males and 3 females in the present study. Most of patients presented with abdomen pain (91.38%), tenderness (82.97%) and fever (82.97%). Eight (17.02%) patients with concurrent respiratory complains present. Most of abscesses were present in right lobe (72.34%) and four patients had abscesses in both lobes of liver. Single abscess was present in (76.59%) of patients and multiple abscesses were present in 11 patients. Thirteen (27.65%) patients were anemic and (70.21%) patients had leucocytosis. Eight (17.02%) patients had serum bilirubin>1.2gm%, (12.76%) patients had elevated SGOT/PT, (6.38%) had elevated alkaline phosphatase Conclusion: Most common presenting feature is pain abdomen followed by fever. Ultrasound abdomen is useful not only in diagnosis and intervention but also in the follow up of the condition and to assess resolution.
Technological capability, relational capability and firms’ performance

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically evaluate the mediating role of learning capability on the relationship between technological capability, relational capability and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) performance in developing economy of Africa. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative survey design was employed to collect the data from owner/manager of manufacturing SMEs in Nigeria. Partial least square structural equation model was used in the evaluation of both the measurement and structural models to determine the reliability and validity of the measurement and test the hypotheses, respectively. Findings The statistical result indicates a positive relationship between technological capability, learning capability and SMEs performance. Equally, relational capability significantly and positively relates to SMEs learning capability. However, relational capability negatively relates to SMEs performance, while technological capability also negatively relates to learning capability. Furthermore, learning capability mediates the negative relationship of relational capability and SMEs performance to significant positive relationship, while it does not mediate the relationship of technological capability and performance. Research limitations/implications The analysis of this study is restricted to only resource-based view and dynamic capability theory. Data of the study were collected once a time on a self-reported technique. The study contributed significantly to the body literature on technological and relational capabilities and performance. It also demonstrated the need for SMEs manager to recognize and appreciate the roles of these strategic capabilities in achieving sustainable competitive position. Practical implications Through relational capability SMEs develops efficient collaborative relationship to acquire new techniques, knowledge. This is specifically, essential for SMEs firms from less developing and emerging economies as they are lagging behind at the global competitive platform, and that the possession of specific advantage locally may not be adequately enough to help penetrate the global markets. Similarly, technological capability enable firms to identify acquire and apply new external knowledge to develop operational competencies which may lead to the attainment of superior performance. Social implications Government policies and programs designed to support technological development and innovation must be adjusted to consider the peculiar nature of SMEs firms in terms of technology and innovativeness that enhances competitive position and performance. Originality/value This study empirically examined the relationship of technological and relational capabilities and the SMEs learning capability and performance.
Social Media Use in American Counties: Geography and Determinants

This paper analyzes the spatial distribution and socioeconomic determinants of social media utilization in 3109 counties of the United States. A theory of determinants was modified from the spatially aware technology utilization model (SATUM). Socioeconomic factors including demography, economy, education, innovation, and social capital were posited to influence social media utilization dependent variables. Spatial analysis was conducted including exploratory analysis of geographic distribution and confirmatory screening for spatial randomness. The determinants were identified through ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis. Findings for the nation indicate that the major determinants are demographic factors, service occupations, ethnicities, and urban location. Furthermore, analysis was conducted for the U.S. metropolitan, micropolitan, and rural subsamples. We found that Twitter users were more heavily concentrated in southern California and had a strong presence in the Mississippi region, while Facebook users were highly concentrated in Colorado, Utah, and adjacent Rocky Mountain States. Social media usage was lowest in the Great Plains, lower Midwest, and South with the exceptions of Florida and major southern cities such as Atlanta. Measurements of the overall extent of spatial agglomeration were very high. The paper concludes by discussing the policy implications of the study at the county as well as national levels.
THE EFFECTS OF CAPTIONED VIDEOS ON PRIMARY ESL LEARNERS’ VOCABULARY ACQUISITION IN A MALAYSIAN RURAL SETTING

ESL instructors across the world acknowledge the importance of vocabulary among their students which led them to experiment with many teaching approaches and language stimuli to find ones that are effective. In line with global technological advancement, the captioned video has become a key stimulus in facilitating vocabulary acquisition among second language learners. The use of technology is highly encouraged in the Malaysian education system to promote meaningful and active learning to accommodate, particularly, the young learners’ needs. By using highly interactive and visually stimulating materials, Malaysian teachers are expected to improve the alarmingly low proficiency in English among primary school learners. This study aims to investigate the effects of captioned videos on English vocabulary involving 44 participants of Year Four (age 10) and Year Five (age 11) at a rural school in Kapit, Sarawak. Using a pre-test-post-test quasi-experimental research design, the participants were divided into a treatment group and a control group. The data were analyzed using SPSS and it was demonstrated that participants from the treatment group outperformed the control group which suggests the effectiveness of captioned videos on vocabulary acquisition in an ESL setting. The results of the study serve as empirical evidence to guide policymakers in their professional decisions and as insights to other ESL practitioners in expanding their teaching repertoire.
Ultimate Owners , Financial Constraints , and Capital Structure : Evidence from Thailand

Using a multi-year sample of publicly traded non-financial firms in Thailand, this study finds that firms’ ownership characteristics influence the observed capital structures. The results are from an emerging market, which features concentrated, family-dominated corporate ownership structures. This study uses a measure of financing constraint developed by Cleary (1999, 2005) from the work of Kaplan and Zingales (1997) to explain observed differences in leverage. The book debt and market debt ratios of widely-held firms, firms controlled by families, and corporate-controlled firms are negatively related to a measure of financing constraint. Concentrated ownership has a negative influence on the amount of debt used by family and corporate-controlled firms. The results show that capital structures are largely consistent across different types of controlling shareholders.