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I’ll See It When I Believe It: Motivated Numeracy in Perceptions of Climate Change Risk*

ABSTRACT People’s attitudes about Anthropogenic Climate Change (ACC) risks are not only influenced by scientific data, such as the likelihood of harm, the consequences of failing to act and the cost and effectiveness of mitigation. Instead, when people receive information about controversial topics of decision-relevant science like ACC they often defer to their political attitudes. Recent research has shown that more numerate people can be more polarized about these topics despite their better ability to interpret the scientific data. In this study, we investigated whether the motivated numeracy effect originally found by Kahan, Peters, Dawson, and Slovic [2017. Motivated numeracy and enlightened self-government. Behavioural Public Policy, 1(1)] on the controversial topic of gun control laws in the United States also applies to people when assessing ACC risks. This randomized controlled experiment (N = 504) of Australian adults extends the motivated reasoning thesis by finding evidence that highly numerate people who receive scientific data about ACC use motivated numeracy to rationalize their interpretations in line with their attitudes.
Reverse-complement parameter sharing improves deep learning models for genomics

Deep learning approaches that have produced breakthrough predictive models in computer vision, speech recognition and machine translation are now being successfully applied to problems in regulatory genomics. However, deep learning architectures used thus far in genomics are often directly ported from computer vision and natural language processing applications with few, if any, domain-specific modifications. In double-stranded DNA, the same pattern may appear identically on one strand and its reverse complement due to complementary base pairing. Here, we show that conventional deep learning models that do not explicitly model this property can produce substantially different predictions on forward and reverse-complement versions of the same DNA sequence. We present four new convolutional neural network layers that leverage the reverse-complement property of genomic DNA sequence by sharing parameters between forward and reverse-complement representations in the model. These layers guarantee that forward and reverse-complement sequences produce identical predictions within numerical precision. Using experiments on simulated and in vivo transcription factor binding data, we show that our proposed architectures lead to improved performance, faster learning and cleaner internal representations compared to conventional architectures trained on the same data. Availability Our implementation is available at https://github.com/kundajelab/keras/tree/keras_1 Contact avanti@stanford.edu, pgreens@stanford.edu, akundaje@stanford.edu
The Utility of Dynamic Assessment of Phonological Awareness for Bilingual Children in Singapore

Author(s): Yap, Dorcas Fen-Fung | Advisor(s): Cunningham, Anne E; Prinz, Philip M | Abstract: Early detection of reading difficulties is crucial in order to facilitate early intervention efforts. However, it may not be as straightforward to identify reading difficulties in children from bilingual backgrounds. This may be due to the considerable variability in their home language environment, and the fact that some difficulties faced by English language learners may present as similar to those with language learning disabilities. Dynamic assessment provides a potential mechanism to disaggregate these factors. In contrast to standardized assessment procedures, dynamic assessment allows the examiner to modify a prompt or provide extra scaffolding following a student’s response, which helps to clarify the types of supports needed for the student to undertake a task successfully. Dynamic assessment has been lauded as a viable alternative for use with culturally and linguistically diverse populations because it may provide a more accurate measure of the young child’s potential and response to instruction. This study was conducted in Singapore, a multicultural society, with 99 preschool children (ages 4 to 5) from diverse language backgrounds. Parents and teachers filled in a Language Background Questionnaire and the children were grouped according to whether their family was Balanced Bilingual, English-dominant, or L2-dominant, depending on the languages spoken in the home. A battery of tests was administered to assess the children’s receptive and expressive language in English, as well as a standardized and dynamic test of phonological awareness. Four to 6 months after the initial assessment, the children were again assessed on letter and word reading outcome measures. Results demonstrated that both home language background as well as the child’s receptive and expressive language in English impacted independently and significantly on phonological awareness. Hierarchical linear regression analyses indicated that prior letter identification/word reading explained close to 88% of the variance in the word reading outcome measure. However, the dynamic assessment task was found to be useful with children who had not yet learned to read at the time of the initial assessment. This study reveals the importance of language-specific skills for phonological awareness, highlights the importance of early intervention in reading, and supports the notion of the differential predictive validity of dynamic assessment.
A Systematic Review of the Evidence Base for Active Supervision in Pre-K–12 Settings

Active supervision is a proactive, low-intensity strategy to minimize challenging behaviors and increase desired behaviors. To examine the evidence base of this strategy, we applied the Council for Exceptional Children’s (CEC) Standards for Evidence-Based Practices in Special Education to the body of research exploring the impact of active supervision with Pre-K–12 students in traditional school settings. In this systematic literature review, we identified seven peer-reviewed, single-case design, treatment-outcome studies meeting inclusion criteria. All studies met a ≥80% weighted criterion of CEC’s quality indicators. These seven studies included 15 cases aggregated at the school, classroom, or grade level, collectively involving 1,686 participants. Three studies included three or more cases and demonstrated positive effects across primary dependent variables (with one study showing neutral effects on a secondary dependent variable). Based on available evidence and using CEC criteria, we determined active supervision to be a potentially evidence-based practice. We discuss implications, limitations, and future directions.
Students’ Need Analysis of English Reading Skills for Academic Purposes

The study explores students’ needs for English reading skills among students of English Language Studies. It also explores the difficulties in reading skill for academic purposes (English for research) faced by the students. The study is based on the two basic aspects of exploring language needs: Target Situation Analysis and Present Situation Analysis. The participants of the study are 13 graduate students of English Language Studies of PostGraduate Program in the third semester. Questionnaire is an instrument for data collection. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed descriptively. The study showed that most of students often have difficulties in reading English texts for academic purposes. They want to improve their comprehension level through EAP course and enable to improve their writing performance.
Climate change behaviours: Improving the use of psychology and communication models in mitigation campaigns

This research developed and tested an integrated model of climate change mitigation behaviour that specifically focused on campaign relevant factors, and interviewed campaign designers to examine industry uptake of research and any associated issues. It highlights strong potential for value from the integrated model. Practitioners exhibited high variability in the use of communication and behavioural science research, with diverse barriers including lack of recognition of the existence of relevant research, difficulty identifying the most relevant research, and difficulty selecting suitable behaviour models. Despite these barriers, practitioners have developed coping mechanisms including strong networks to support knowledge sharing and joint outcomes.
Computing 2D Constrained Delaunay Triangulation Using Graphics Hardware

This paper presents a novel approach, termed GPU-CDT, to compute the constrained Delaunay triangulation (CDT) for a planar straight line graph (PSLG), consisting of points and edges, using the graphics processing unit (GPU). Although there are many algorithms for constructing the 2D CDT using the CPU, there has been no known prior approach using the parallel computing power of the GPU efficiently. For the special case of the CDT problem with PSLGs consisting of just points, which is the normal Delaunay triangulation problem, a hybrid approach has recently been proposed that uses the GPU together with the CPU to partially speed up the computation. Our GPU-CDT works for such special case too, but the whole computation is fully accelerated by the GPU. Our implementation using the CUDA programming model on nVidia GPUs is numerically robust and runs several times faster than any existing CPU algorithms as well as the prior GPU-CPU hybrid approach. This result is reflected in our experiment with both randomly generated PSLGs and real world GIS data, with millions of points and edges.
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Personality and Leadership as Antecedents of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour: A Study of Mining Company in Goa

This study investigates the relationship between personality factors, leadership and organizational citizenship behaviour (OCB), predict changes in OCB by personality and leadership, and analyze the influence of demographic variables (organizational tenure, educational qualifications, age, designation, gender and job status) on OCB, personality, leadership and their dimensions. The sample consisted of 203 employees from three units of Sesa Goa Ltd., a leading mining company in Goa. Three reliable and valid tools were employed for the assessment-Organizational Citizenship Behaviour, NEO Five Factor Inventory and Leadership Effectiveness scale. Results of correlation analysis indicated positive correlation between leadership (all dimensions) and OCB. Of five personality factors, extraversion, agreeableness and conscientiousness showed positive correlation while neuroticism was found to be negatively correlated with OCB. Furthermore, result of regression analysis unveiled that 18% variance in OCB is contributed by leadership and 11% by personality. Unit wise differences were also evident in OCB. An incidental analysis using One Way ANOVA and t test revealed significant influence of organizational tenure and educational level on OCB. No significant difference was noticed on leadership and any of its dimensions. This study provides guidelines to aid managers better understand how to enhance OCB. * Soft Skill Trainer & HR Consultant, Goa, India; sonam.gondlekar@rediffmail.com Ushus J B Mgt 13, 2 (2014) ISSN 0975-3311 2
The grammatical class effect is separable from the concreteness effect in language learning

Abstract Typically concrete words are learned better than abstract words (Kaushanskaya & Rechtzigel, 2012), and nouns are learned better than verbs (Kauschke & Stenneken, 2008). However, most studies on concreteness have not manipulated grammatical class (and vice versa), leaving the relationship between the two unclear. Therefore, in two experiments we examined the effects of grammatical class and concreteness simultaneously in foreign language vocabulary learning. In Experiment 1, English speakers learned ‘foreign language’ words (English pseudowords) mapped to concrete and abstract nouns and verbs. In Experiment 2, English speakers learned German words with the same procedure. Overall, the typical advantages for concrete words and nouns were observed. Hierarchical regression analyses provided evidence that the grammatical class effect is separable from the concreteness effect. This result challenges a strict concreteness-based source of noun/verb differences. The results also suggest that the influences of concreteness and grammatical class may vary across language measures and tasks.
Novel timing and frequency synchronization algorithm for OFDM systems based on training sequence

To overcome the serious influence of synchronization offset on OFDM systems,a novel timing and frequency synchronization algorithm for OFDM systems based on training sequence is proposed.The new timing metric and the estimation algorithm of fractional frequency offset are deduced based on the new structure of training sequence.The proposed timing algorithm eliminates the defect in conventional methods effectively,and the proposed method of frequency offset estimation has the same variance as Schmidl algorithm.Theoretical analysis and simulation results show that the proposed algorithm has good performance in both AWGN and multi-path fading channels.
Effect of Nutritional Intervention on Growth of Infants Accompanying Their Mothers in Prison

Infants who accompanied their mothers in prison were vulnerable to consequence of malnutrition. So, nutritional intervention program for those infants who deprived from outdoor facilities is a subject of interest. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the effect of nutritional intervention on growth of infants accompanying their mothers in prison. A quasi-experimental design was used (Pre and posttest). The study was conducted in Qanater Women's Prison in Egypt. A convenience sample of 30 mother accompanying their infants in the above- mentioned setting was included. Three instruments were used: a structured interview questionnaire, an observational checklist and anthropometric measurements. The findings of this study revealed that infant growth improved after implementation of the nutritional intervention. In addition,, there were statistically significant differences regarding mother's knowledge and practices observed on posttest than on pretest. As well as, there were a positive correlation between mother's knowledge, practices and infant growth. The study concluded that mother's gained more knowledge and had better practices on posttest following the adherence of nutritional intervention. In addition, their infants had better growth after implementation of nutritional intervention. Therefore, it was recommended that nurse? s officers should provide mothers in prison for periodical nutritional intervention to sustain their infants growth. Special provisions must be in place to ensure that the child? s rights are promoted and protected whilst in prison, Child welfare, rather than prison authorities, should have primary responsibility for making decisions regarding children in prison, and specialists in social work and child development should supervise their care.
The Contribution of Lexical, Grammatical, and Propositional Knowledge Preparation to L2 Listening Comprehension

Listening comprehension is a multifaceted L2 skill and its actual mastery has proved challenging for many EFL learners (Matthews, 2018). Pre-listening supports may help us change the dire situation in developing effective listening competence. Therefore, the current study tried to examine the effect of vocabulary preparation, grammar instruction and background knowledge activation as pre-listening tasks on the listening comprehension among 95 Iranian intermediate EFL learners in three experimental groups who were randomly selected from among 142 Iranian EFL learners after administration of a paper-based TOEFL. In group A, the teacher elaborated on the difficult grammatical structures of the listening comprehension (LC) test and the students did some exercises. Group B practiced related difficult words using synonyms, antonyms, and sentence examples. In group C, some topical knowledge about the content of the LC test was given and discussed. After the treatment, a valid researcher-made LC test was given to all groups. This procedure was followed for four more listening texts and after each treatment, a valid researcher-made LC test based on the text was administered. Data analysis using one-way ANOVA and Scheffe test revealed that background knowledge activation and vocabulary preparation significantly improved learners’ listening performances; however, grammar preparation did not exert a significant influence on EFL listening comprehension. These results were confirmed by the experts’ attitudes in the subsequent qualitative phase of the study. These findings suggest that EFL teachers should use background knowledge activation and lexical preparation prior to the main listening tasks.
Relationships of the Functional Movement Screen Test with the Proprioception of the Core and Anthropometric Characteristics in Female Athletes

Background: The proprioception of the lumbo-pelvic region has been claimed to be a factor potentially affecting the results of the functional movement screen (FMS) test, although no evidence has been yet published for this claim. Objectives: The present study was conducted to investigate the relationships of the FMS test with the proprioception of the core and anthropometric characteristics in athletes. Methods: The present cross-sectional study included 58 female athletes in different fields of sports with a mean age of 21.12 ± 7.1 years, a weight of 59.25 ± 10.2 kg and a height of 164.41 ± 6.2 cm. The FMS test was used to evaluate the functional motor integrity, the six-channel gyroscope (Danesh Salar Iranian Co.) to examine the position sense of the core region, including the hip, pelvis and lower back, and tapes and digital scales to assess anthropometric features. The Spearman and Pearson correlation tests were used to analyse the data. All the statistical analyses were performed in SPSS-24 with a significance level of 95% (P < 0.05). Results: The results suggested no significant correlations among the outcomes obtained from proprioception, anthropometric dimensions and the FMS test results (P > 0.05). Conclusions: The total scores of the FMS test appear not to be significantly associated with the outcomes obtained from the position sensation of the lumbo-pelvic region and anthropometric dimensions.
Strategic improvement planning in schools: A sociotechnical approach for understanding current practices and design recommendations

The schools in the United States undergo reforms that involve the integration of data-intensive improvement process known as strategic improvement plans (SIPs). This process requires digital systems to set goals, create interventions, use and analyse student data, monitor and report SIPs. A challenge with digital systems is the integration of a highly diverse set of data sources and identifying users who are engaged with the processes. This study explored how teachers and principals carry out SIPs currently. We applied the sociotechnical walkthrough, a qualitative method that combines a modelling notation and focus group interviews to understand the current workflows, technology use and interactions of teachers and principals developing SIPs. The results illustrate a variety of existing activities and indicate how a newly developed technology may have an impact as well as propose design recommendations to fill a gap in managing SIPs.
Pengaruh Rebranding Terhadap Brand Image Celebrity Fitness (Survei Pada Pelanggan Mahasiswa Di Celebrity Fitness Puri Indah Mall)

Data dari Kemenpora, banyaknya pemuda yang mempunyai keluhan atas gangguan kesehatan yang mereka alami sebesar 11,90 persen, 12,53 persen penderita wanita dan 11,53 persen angka penderita laki – laki. Sebagai pendukung data tersebut, data dari badan pusat statistik mengatakan bahwa penduduk Indonesia yang berumur diatas 10 tahun keatas yang berolahraga hanya mencapai 27,61 persen, yang berarti sepertiga dari total penduduk keseluruhan. Sedangkan sisanya, tidak rutin berolahraga. Hal ini menjelaskan bahwa kesadaran dan partisipasi dari masyarakat Indonesia masih rendah, mengingat pola hidup sehat merupakan hal penunjang performa kesehatan jangka lama. Maka dari itu, melihat gaya hidup yang belum sesuai, peluang bisnis di bidang pusat kebugaran merupakan hal yang tepat. Salah satu yang mampu mencuri perhatian publik adalah Celebrity Fitness (CF). Untuk memperluas segmentasi pasar, maka dilakukannyalah merger dengan dua kepemilikan merek ternama yang cukup terkenal yaitu Fitness First dengan Celebrity Fitness, yang akhirnya berdiri pada satu buah perusahaan yang dinamakan Evolution Wellness Holdings Pte. Ltd. (Evolution Wellness). Mengingat bergabungnya kedua perusahaan tersebut, dan berubahnya kepemilikan, maka dari itu dilakukanlah rebranding pada Celebrity Fitness untuk bisa satu visi dan misi dengan kepemilikan baru. Judul skripsi ini adalah “Pengaruh Rebranding terhadap Brand Image Celebrity Fitness pada pelanggan mahasiswa (Survei pada Celebrity Fitness Puri Indah Mall)”. Tujuan mengadakan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat pengaruh rebranding terhadap brand image Celebrity Fitness pada pelanggan mahasiswa dan seberapa besar pengaruhnya. Metodologi yang dilakukan dalam penelitian ini yaitu kuantitatif dengan metode eksplanatif. Instrumen dalam penelitian ini adalah survei dan kuisioner. Dengan menggunaan teknik analisis data yaitu, uji normalitas dan analisis regresi linear dikaitkan dengan teori Stimulus-Organism-Response.
More than meets the eye: the role of psychopathic traits in attention to distress

ABSTRACT Although psychopathic traits have long been associated with predation and violence, it is unclear how individuals high in psychopathic traits choose victims. Victim selection and violence perpetration may be facilitated by attention to, or unawareness of, distressful facial expressions. Using a novel eye-tracking paradigm, the present study aimed to identify whether psychopathic traits are associated with unconscious attentional biases to expressions of distress. A sample of 138 undergraduates (23 males, 115 females, Mage = 20.4) viewed 80 paired images portraying a neutral, and authentic expression of either fear, pain, embarrassment, startle, or sadness. Psychopathic traits did not predict initial orientation to distressing over neutral expressions. However, callous-affective traits negatively predicted attentional maintenance to expressions of embarrassment and pain, whereas criminal tendencies and erratic lifestyle positively predicted attentional maintenance to embarrassment and pain, respectively. Findings offer insight into perceptual processing of others’ distress, with implications for violence and victim selection.
Relationships among therapists' family background, personality traits, and therapeutic approach

vi Chapter 1: Introduction 2 Statement of the Problem 2 Justification for the Study 2 Theoretical Rationale 6 Research Hypotheses 1 3 Chapter 2: Review of the Literature 15 Research Using Cognitive Processing Theory 15 Critique 21 Therapist's Family of Origin 22 Critique 25 Therapist's Personality Traits 29 Critique 34 Therapist's Marital Adjustment 38 Critique 43 Therapeutic Approach 44 Chapter 3: Data Collection 47 Population 47 Measurement Instruments 48 Family of Origin Scale 49 Locke-Wallace Marital Adjustment Test 51 The Adjective Check List 54