Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Meta-Analysis as a Research Synthesis Methodology: Cause for Concern

ABSTRACT The use of meta-analysis is growing in popularity. It is based on the fundamental notion of the effect size, and a critical assumption is that effect sizes based on different measures are directly comparable. In this article it is argued that the direct comparability of effect sizes across measures implies the invariance of the effect sizes across these measures. A model of standardized mean difference (SMD) effect size invariance is developed, based on multifacet generalizability theory, which shows that SMD effect size invariance requires certain validity invariance conditions to hold. One implication of these findings is that the direct comparability of SMD effect sizes based on different measurement procedures is an empirical matter requiring testing prior to conducting a meta-analysis. Findings are also discussed suggesting that violations of one of these conditions—universe score validity invariance—can bring about substantial differences across SMD effect sizes as a function of measurement procedure. These findings suggest the need for a more refined use of meta-analysis since meta-analytic results may be adversely impacted by the lack of direct comparability of effect sizes based on different measures.
Viral Shedding in University Students Infected by Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, June 2011

Oseltamivir is often prescribed to treat influenza patients, yet its effect on viral shedding among Thai young adults infected with influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus remained unclear. During May to June 2011, an influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 outbreak was detected in University S, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. A prospective observational study was conducted to define duration of viral shedding and immunologic response in infected students undergoing oseltamivir treatment, and identify factors associated with viral shedding. We enrolled all acute respiratory illness (ARI) patients attending the medical center at University S during 3-7 Jun 2011 with laboratory confirmation of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 infection by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR). Additional throat swabs were collected and tested daily until rRT-PCR results became negative through two consecutive days. Series of serum samples for hemagglutination inhibition (HI) test were also collected from the individuals. Log-rank test was applied in analysis of association between patients’ characteristics and duration of viral shedding. Of 29 sick students enrolled, 45% were males. All were prescribed oseltamivir for five days and none of them were hospitalized. Median duration from onset of symptoms to the last day of viral shedding detected was five days (range 3-9 days). Over 80% of the patients had 4-fold rises of HI titer within 2-3 weeks after onset of symptoms. None of the patients’ characteristics were significantly associated with duration of viral shedding. However, persons with delayed antiviral treatment tended to have longer duration of viral shedding. Early oseltamivir treatment probably reduced risks of severe influenza in young adult patients. However, guidelines on infection control need to emphasize on strict hygiene and prevention measures in treated patients for nine days in order to minimize the risks of influenza transmission.
Radiographic features of pulmonary tuberculosis among HIV patients in Maiduguri Nigeria.

Tuberculosis infection may develop at any stage of HIV infection. Pulmonary tuberculosis produces a broad spectrum of radiographic abnormalities among HIV patients. A cross-sectional study of the radiographic features of pulmonary tuberculosis in 60 consecutive confirmed HIV-seropositive patients aged between 18 and 55 years (Mean ± SD: 33.9 ± 8.42) comprising of 34 males and 26 females. Chest x-rays were evaluated for the presence of apical opacities with or without cavitation (typical) or miliary lower or mid-zone and reticulonodular opacities pleural effusion hilar adenopathy and normal radiograph (atypical). The commonest clinical manifestation was productive cough (100%). Oral thrush (87%) weight loss (83%) night sweats (78%) fever (75%) chest pain (50%) and herpes zoster (5%) also occurred in the patients. Normal radiographs constitute the commonest radiographic finding and were seen in 15 (25%) patients. Hilar adenopathy was noted in 5 (8%) patients. Pleural effusion was seen in 10 (16.7%) patients (mean 194.5 ± 82.9/µl). Lower/mid-zone and reticulonodular opacities occurred in 7 (11.6%) and 2 (3%) patients respectively. Majority of patients in our study had normal chest radiographs. Absence of changes in chest radiographs should not exclude the diagnosis of PTB. (authors)
Somatosensory training for postural control in independent-living individuals with Parkinson’s disease

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Postural control (PC) impairments in Parkinson’s disease (PD) involve proprioceptive processing and integration deficits. Although deficits in proprioception have a negative effect on PC, the precise contribution to postural instability in PD remains unclear. The somatosensory system incorporates both the proprioceptive and haptic feedback systems, and by applying light touch postural sway (PS) can be improved in individuals with PD. The study therefore aimed to determine if an eight-week somatosensory training program (SSTP) would influence PC in individuals with mild to moderate PD. Study design: Time-series experimental study design. Methods: Thirty-seven participants with idiopathic PD (67 9 years; H&Y: 2 1; MDS-UPDRS III: 28 14) were divided into two groups i.e. somatosensory training group (EXP; n = 24) and placebo group (PBO; n = 13). Primary outcome measures included joint position sense (JPS), sensory integration (mCTSIB), Timed-Up-and-Go (TUG), fear of falling (FES-I) and PS. Secondary outcome measures were quality of life (PDQ-39 SI), part II, III and total score of Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) and balance confidence (ABC). Participants were tested on medication, at baseline, pre- and post-intervention over a period of 16- weeks. JPS was tested at the ankle joint with the Active Movement Extent Discrimination Apparatus (AMEDA) at 10°, 11°, 12°, 13° and 14°. For the modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance (mCTSIB) and PS with and without haptic feedback, the Instrumented Sway tri-axial accelerometer was used to assess overall PS during eight conditions i.e. eyes open (EO), eyes closed (EC), both off and on a foam pad (+F) as well as all four conditions with haptic feedback. Results: A statistically significant treatment effect was found in the EC+F (p = 0.0002), TUG (p = 0.0001), FES-I (p = 0.02), part III (p = 0.02), as well as in total score of MDS-UPDRS (p = 0.02) for the EXP group. The EXP group improved in JPS (p = 0.02), EC+F JERK (p = 0.002) and RMS (p = 0.01) as well as PDQ-39 SI (p = 0.03) after the intervention. The EXP group showed a significant improvement in the TUG before and after the Treatment phase (p < 0.05). The EXP group also showed a significant improvement for EC+F JERK (p = 0.002) and TUG (p = 0.01), with a strong tendency for better balance confidence (p = 0.07), compared to the PBO group. Both groups presented with reduced sway amplitude when receiving haptic feedback compared to no manual contact, regardless of the surface area (p < 0.01). However, no group differences were found during the Baseline and Treatment phase (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The positive findings of this study provide evidence that this SSTP could improve PC in PD individuals. However, haptic feedback cannot be altered by a SSTP, but it can improve PS in individuals with PD, regardless of the surface area. %%%%AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Inleiding: Posturale beheer (PB) beperkinge…
CHRONIC CARE MODEL PARTICULARITIES IN A HEALTHCARE SYSTEM UNDERGOING TRANSITION: PILOT STUDY FOR VALIDATING THE OLDER ROMANIAN PATIENT ASSESSMENT OF CHRONIC ILLNESS CARE (RO – PACIC)

Practical evaluation tools were proposed for the analysis of Chronic Care Model in order to guide the efforts in improving the quality of chronic disease care and to evaluate changes after the adoption of various measures. The study purpose is to conduct a preliminary analysis for adapting, testing and validating one of this instruments – PACIC: Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care. The qualitative and quantitative analysis and the survey conducted among people aged over 55 years from Iasi and the surrounding villages, tested the instrument`s reliability and content validity, thus completing the first step for validating RO-PACIC: Romanian Older Patient Assessment of Chronic Illness Care. Once adapted, the instrument can be used in further research on different groups of chronic diseases or wider geographical areas.
Moral Behavior in Mixed-Age Settings

MF01/PC01 Plus Postage. Child Behavior; Child Development; *Day Care Centers; Grouping (Instructional Purposes); Helping Relationship; *Mixed Age Grouping; *Moral Development; Perspective Taking; Piagetian Theory; Play; *Preschool Children; Preschool Education; Sibling Relationship; Social Development Prior research concerning young children's moral development has been conducted primarily in same-age environments. This study investigated whether preschool children's moral (helping) behaviors are related to younger peer-directed internal state language (talking about younger peer's feelings, wants, and abilities), perspective-taking skills, and attendance at a child development-oriented, mixed-age child care center. Twenty-one pairs of children (older peer: 4-6 years old; younger peer: 2-3 years old) were videotaped while playing with a toy and then with a puzzle. Results indicated that moral behaviors were positively and significantly related to frequency of vocal turns to younger peer, to perspective-taking ability, and to length of attendance at a mixed-age center. Also, data supported the developmental notion that perspective-taking ability is related to age. Results indicated that mixed-age group care settings may facilitate young children's demonstration and understanding of some aspects of moral development, helping behaviors and perspective-taking ability. Contains 12 references. (Author/BGC) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ********************************************************************** Moral Behavior in Mixed-Age Settings 1 Running head: PRESCHOOL MORAL BEHAVIOR IN MIXED-AGE SETTINGS U S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES NFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) NA This document has been reproduced as received from Me person or organization originating it 0 Minor changes have been made to rmprove reproduction quality Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reproSent cfficial OERI positron or policy The Relation Among Moral Behavior, Peer-Directed Internal State Language, and Perspective-Taking Ability for Preschoolers in Mixed-Age Settings
12. MINERALOGY OF MARK PERIDOTITES: REPLACEMENT THROUGH MAGMA CHANNELING EXAMINED FROM HOLE 920D, MARK AREA1

Peridotites drilled at Site 920 of Ocean Drilling Program Leg 153 in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge near the Kane Transform (MARK) area were examined to understand the mode of magma channeling and modification of the upper mantle peridotites. This paper presents mineralogical data from a slow-spreading ocean ridge for peridotites that have been modified by magma channeling and for those that are free from the modification. The chemical compositions of primary minerals in spinel harzburgite and lherzolite are highly uniform. Olivine core compositions concentrate around Fo = 91.0 and NiO = 0.37 wt%. Spinel cores also have a small compositional range of Mg# = 7075 and Cr# = 27-31. Orthopyroxenes with Mg# = 90.5-91.6 have A12O3 contents of 3.17 to 4.77 wt%. TiO2 and Na2O contents in primary clinopyroxenes are extremely low, less than 0.15 and 0.11 wt%, respectively. These results suggest that the MARK peridotites represent moderately depleted upper mantle peridotite. The chemical compositions of primary minerals are modified where the peridotites are crosscut by gabbro and pyroxenite dikes and veins. Such peridotites are enriched in FeO* and TiO2, and depleted in MgO, NiO, and A12O3. Spatial variations in chemical composition of minerals were examined across channels in Samples 153-920D-10R-2 (Piece 4, 35-41 cm) and 153-920D-13R-2 (Piece 7, 136-143 cm). Primary minerals in spinel harzburgite are enriched in FeO* and TiO2 within narrow replacement bands next to websterite veins. No evidence for melt extractions was detected in the harzburgite wall, indicating that the replacement occurred as a one-way modification process by melt addition from the channeling magma. The Fo-NiO systematics for the modified olivines support a model of open-system reaction between the wall harzburgite and the infiltration melt with a highly evolved composition. All of the results emphasize that the final magma channeling occurred in "cold" peridotites at a shallow level of the upper mantle.
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Ice retreat in the eastern Eurasian Arctic is the consequence of atmospheric and oceanic processes and regional feedback mechanisms acting on the ice cover, both in winter and summer. A correct representation of these processes in numerical models is important, since it will improve predictions of sea ice anomalies along the Northeast Passage and beyond. In this study, we highlight the importance of winter ice dynamics for local summer sea ice anomalies in thickness, volume and 5 extent. By means of airborne sea ice thickness surveys made over pack ice areas in the southeastern Laptev Sea, we show that years of offshore directed sea ice transport have a thinning effect on the late winter sea ice cover. To confirm the preconditioning effect of enhanced offshore advection in late winter on the summer sea ice cover we perform a sensitivity study using a numerical model. Results verify that the preconditioning effect plays a bigger role for the regional ice extent. Further10 more, they indicate an increase in volume export from :: the Laptev Sea as a consequence of enhanced offshore advection, which has far reaching consequences for the entire Arctic sea ice mass balance. Moreover we show that ice dynamics in winter not only precondition local summer ice extent, but also accelerate fast ice decay.
The effect of direct and indirect corrective feedback on L 2 learners ’ written accuracy

Among scholars there is disagreement on the benefits of corrective feedback on second language learners’ written output. While some researchers advocate the usefulness of corrective feedback, Truscott claims that all error correction is unnecessary, ineffective, and even harmful, in that it diverts time and energy away from more productive aspects of writing instruction. Until now, research outcomes cannot settle this debate since only short-term effectiveness of corrective feedback could be demonstrated. Due to methodological shortcomings, results from studies that investigated long-term effects of error correction on accuracy improvement are
A profile of the non-executive directors of Australia's largest public companies

This paper presents a profile of the non-executive directors of Australia’s largest public companies. Using descriptive data, it assesses the extent to which these companies adhere to the requirements set down in the Australian Stock Exchange’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance. In particular, board structure and composition is evaluated, and levels of remuneration and independence among non-executive directors are assessed. The paper concludes with a discussion of the need for independence and questions whether competence, among other characteristics, is a more valuable characteristic of a non-executive director than independence. This paper presents a profile of the non-executive directors of Australia’s largest public companies. Using descriptive data, it assesses the extent to which these companies adhere to the requirements set down in the Australian Stock Exchange’s Principles of Good Corporate Governance. In particular, board structure and composition is evaluated, and levels of remuneration and independence among non-executive directors are assessed. The paper concludes with a discussion of the need for independence and questions whether competence, among other characteristics, is a more valuable characteristic of a non-executive director than independence.
GIRNE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING IMPACT OF RECASTS ON THE ACCURACY IN EFL LEARNERS’ WRITING MA THESIS BY OLGA DEGTEVA

IMPACT OF RECASTS ON THE ACCURACY IN EFL LEARNERS’ WRITING Olga Degteva MA Thesis, 2011 Supervisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sonuc Dimililier, ELT Dept. Since the famous Truscott’s “The case against grammar correction in L2 writing class” (1996) there has been an ongoing debate in SLA research about the value of corrective feedback and its different forms. A growing number of empirical research is now investigating the question, and although more and more evidence is obtained against Truscott’s statement, there are still no definite conclusions about whether the feedback should be given, and if yes, in what form. The present study, designed as a longitudinal single-subject study with two participants, contributes to this research base, investigating one particular form of written corrective feedback – focused recast. During seven weeks thirteen written texts of each participant (first three served as a pre-test, the last one as a post-test) were given feedback in the form of focused recasts and then analysed for errors. All types of errors were targeted in the study. Also item-based and rulebased errors were considered separately to find out whether Ferris’s (2002) assumption about treatable and untreatable errors could be confirmed. The results showed significant decrease in the number of errors immediately after the baseline, and then steady downtrend throughout the treatment phase up to the post-test. The comparison of the pre-test and post-test scores let to conclude that recasts significantly assisted in increasing accuracy of writing. Quantitative analysis showed that the number of rule-based errors decreased more than the number of item-based errors. Qualitative analysis of the data of one of the participants showed, that item-based errors were treatable. It also brought up the suggestion that item-based features cannot be treated as a group. Each item is a single phenomenon which is not a part of any grammatical system of the language, and unlike rule-based features, no generalization can be applied to item-based features. The study showed that if to take item-based errors as single phenomenon, then both rule-based errors and item-based errors are equally treatable, thus questioning the ground for classifying errors as treatable and untreatable. The study also suggests a direction of the further research on the effect of recasts on the complex feature systems, such as Conditional III or Modal Verbs for expressing possibility in the past. These features failed to be corrected through recasts, but due to their complexity a longer study is needed to investigate the possibilities of recasts.
EXPERIMENTAL QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION OF THERMAL PERFORMANCE IN REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CABINETS WITH VARIATION OF AIR CURTAIN THICKNESS AND POROSITY OF THE BACK PANEL

Open multideck display cabinets are widely used to expose perishable products in supermarkets and convenience stores. This paper reports the results of experimental tests performed according to ISO23953 in a open multideck refrigerated display cabinet to assess the impact on the thermal performance by varying the width of the discharge air grille and the perforation density of the back panel. The experimental laboratory tests were conducted for climate class n. ° 3 (25° C and 60%). The results evaluation shows that the perforation density of the back panel and the width of discharge air grille alter significantly the thermal entrainment factor and the energy consumption of the equipment. The best performance configuration showed a 10% reduction of the cooling load. The analysis of the results provides valuable information for the development of these equipments.
The Use Of Self-Modeling to Train Expressive Language Skills with Preschool Children with Language Delays

In t-is investigation, a case study approach was used with two preschool children with language delays to determine whether ideotaped self-modeling (VSM) intervention would influence their e;pressive language development. Language samples of both children wre videotaped and then edited to leave only the best examples of the target language skills for each child. The children then watched the videotapes. Results indicated negligible gains for one participant and significant gains in mean length of utterance and the amount of distinguishable utterances by the other child as a result of the VSM intervention. Discussion focuses on differences between the two children--one was "distractible, imitative, but with no gains" and the other was "attentive, no verbal imitation, and positive gains. " Results raise questions about the role of verbal imitations in learning as well as the role of attention difficulties and developmental readiness. Study details, letters, and forms are attached. (Contains 20 references.) (DB) **********, *,. **A**,********************************************* Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * from the original document. * ************1. "). c**************************************************
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Children constituted a key element of the Soviet empire-building project, reconfiguring childhoods and refashioning the colonial space itself. Children of different ethnicities across the territories of the Soviet republics were to be united by the Russian language and a sense of Soviet patriotism, reflected in such political slogans as “friendship of all people,” “interethnic equalisation,” and “internationalism. ” Education curriculum and activities were utilised to facilitate social and cultural “merging” of all ethnic groups on the basis of the Soviet Russian language and culture. At the same time, the Soviet empire advanced the idea of “unity in diversity,” allowing national minorities the right to self-determination and some political autonomy within a socialist context. Drawing on post-colonial theory and critical geography studies, this article looks at how early literacy textbooks were used to shape Soviet childhood by regulating children’s minds, bodies, habits, as well as “locating” them in the empire’s space and time. The article provides a brief historical context of the Soviet empire-building project, followed by a cross-national analysis of early literacy textbooks published in Russia, Armenia, Latvia, and Ukraine. Our goal is to highlight the continuities, contradictions, and ruptures in the vision of the Soviet childhood and the Soviet future more broadly as it travelled from the empire’s centre (Moscow) to its geographically diverse peripheries (Armenia, Latvia, and Ukraine).
Ju l 2 01 0 Singularity structure of the πN scattering amplitude in a meson-exchange model up to energies W ≤ 2 . 0

L. Tiator, S.S. Kamalov, S. Ceci, G.Y. Chen, D. Drechsel, A. Svarc, and S.N. Yang Institut für Kernphyik, Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany Bogoliubov Laboratory for Theoretical Physics, JINR, Dubna, 141980 Moscow Region, Russia Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Division of Experimental Physics, HR-10002 Zagreb, Croatia Department of Physics and Center for Theoretical Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan (Dated: December 29, 2012)