Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Thematic Content Analysis of Studies Using Generalizability Theory

One of the important theories in education and psychology is Generalizability (G) Theory and various properties distinguish it from the other measurement theories. To better understand methodological trends of G theory, a thematic content analysis was conducted. This study analyzes the studies using generalizability theory in the field of education in Turkey by using the method of thematic content analysis. It reviews 60 studies, including 31 articles and 29 theses published from 2004 to 2017. The selected studies underwent thematic content analysis using parameters including tagged information, aim, G Theory type, number of facets used in the study, Turkish word for “facet,” object of measurement, sample size, design type, mixed-design availability, shared results of G and D studies, computer programs, method of calculating negative variance, availability of fixed facets, and design balance. The data were interpreted on the basis of frequencies; both table and figures are included in the study. According to the results, there is an increase in the number of studies conducted by using G theory by years. Of these, many compare theories; most of them applying univariate G Theory and consider two-faceted measurement situations. While a small subset of studies features mixed design, a large group features crossed design, with individuals as the object of measurement. The computer program most commonly used in analyses is EduG. The majority of studies use balanced design. Recommendations are provided accordingly with the results.
Inter-municipal cooperation as a solution for public services delivery? The case of Unioni di Comuni in Emilia-Romagna Region

Inter municipal cooperation (IMC) represents a solution adopted all around the world in order to jointly provide services considering the complexity of contemporary socio-economic contexts. However, empirical evidence on IMC solutions is still week. The purpose of this paper is to analyse associations of municipalities (Unioni di Comuni, UC), the prevalent kind of IMC established in Italy, as a possible solution for sustainable public services delivery. Our research questions refer to the main features of Unioni di Comuni as an IMC for public services delivery in Emilia-Romagna Region (Italy), to the explanation of those characteristics, and to the evaluation of UCs and their features in terms of autonomy, resilience and sustainability. In order to meet our objectives, we accomplished a cluster analysis, considering administrative and socio-economic data; in addition, we examined specific characteristics within each cluster to proceed with a comparison between clusters in terms of revenues from transfers from other governments layers, own revenues, current expenses and financial autonomy index in the last years. Our results suggest a general tendency: to provide services through UC in E-R; and to enhance their development in terms of public service special-ization. But at the same time, UCs generally decreased their own financial autonomy, relying on transfers from other public institutions. In line with Resource-Dependence Theory (RDT), our empirical analysis finds different clusters of UCs which act as new centres for public service delivery in Emilia-Romagna Region in order to reduce uncertainty over resources through the creation of new inter-institutional balances. However, the statement that strong UCs com-pensate weak starting territorial features of municipalities is not self-evident.
Momentum Effect: Evidence from Emerging Capital Market of Pakistan

The objective of this study is to investigate the existence of momentum effect in Pakistan stock exchange (PSX). CAPM and Carhart four factor model is applied for risk factor analysis with regard to momentum. This study has analyzed 25 momentum strategies with the help of decile partial rebalancing and equal weighted techniques. Six years monthly data of 83 firms from PSX-100 Index from 2009 to 2014 is used for analysis for CAPM. For Carhart 4 factor model and for the momentum we have taken 190 non-financial firms from PSX all listed firms. We have selected 6x6 strategies for our study to check whether there exists any momentum effect in it or not. For Carhart, we have taken additional 3 factors known as HML, SMB, and MOM. We have applied the CAPM model for momentum on 6x6 strategies and the result found that the return is due to systematic risk not by manager performance. After running the tests, very mild momentum was seen which we have neglected. Only 3 strategies of 25 have shown momentum, which also confirms that by taking ranking period short and holding period long will give investors significant abnormal return, it also proves the absence of momentum effect in PSX.
The Effect of Corporate Governance Components on Dividend and Financing Policies

The Purpose of This Study is to Investigate the Impact of Characteristics of Corporate Governance on Financing and Dividends Policies. In Firms Listed in Tehran Stock Exchange. Methodology: to Measure the Characteristics of Corporate Governance, There Components of the Ratio of Non-executive Directors, Shareholder Ownership Concentration, and Board of Directors` Size Have Been used, Also in This Study, the Index of Quantifying the Policies of Financial and Dividends Ratio, Respectively to Test Nine Hypotheses of the Study . Data on 115 Firms Listed in Tehran Stock Exchange Have Been Analyzed as a Sample By pooled Data Analysis for time period 2007_1389. In Order Estimate Appropriate Models of hypothesis Testing in Pooled (Panel) Data, Chaw and Houseman tests Were Used. Results: RESUTS of the Study, on the Whole Indicate That Hypotheses One, two, and Six are Confirmed at%99 Confidence Level, and Also, hypotheses There, Seven, and Nine are Rejected. Conclusion: In Other Words, Non-Executive Directors Ratio, Shareholder Ownership Concentration, and Board of Directors Size Had a Significant Relationship With Dividend Policy. The Ratio of Non-Executive Directors and Shareholder Ownership Concentration Also Had a Significant Relationship With Financing Policy.
ROLE OF SOCIAL CAPITAL IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP - CASE STUDY: SEPAHAN STEEL COMPANY

The present study examines role and effect of social capital on organizational structure and entrepreneurship in Sepahan Steel Company. In this research, the organizational – mechanical structures and knowledge base in entrepreneurship are discussed in detail. The primary goal of this research is to evaluate effect of social capital on entrepreneurship in Sepahan Steel Company. It is an applied descriptive survey. The population consists of 71 employees of Sepahan Steel Company. The documentary method of research was used to collect data on theoretical framework considering the research hypotheses. Data gathered through questionnaires and data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The questionnaire consists of author-made items in 5-point liker scale. Pearson correlation method was used to test hypotheses, and the results showed that there was a significantly positive relationship between entrepreneurship and social capital in its three aspects namely, structural, cognitive and relational. Article visualizations:
Investigation of Mobile Phone SAR Reduction

The increased amount of electromagnetic emission into the environment has increased the public concern over the possible health risks of wireless devices. However, to minimize the amount of energy absorbed by the user (measured by the Specific Absorption Rate, SAR) not only reduces any possible health hazards but is advantageous from the technical point of view, as well. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate techniques for the reduction of the interaction between the mobile phone’s antenna and the user’s head by using different SAR control mechanisms while taking into account possible degradations of the electrical and mechanical antenna properties. The thesis starts with fundamental theory of mobile terminal antennas and SAR and the numerical and measurement technologies are reviewed. The boundary conditions on electromagnetic fields are shown to effect EM wave propagation inside dielectric bodies, in particular, the permittivity of the material strongly affects the E&H field distributions. This is followed by an introduction of some of the recently suggested solutions for reduced SAR from internal handset antennas such as parasitic elements, directive control antenna, wave traps and slots in the PCB ground plane. These methods aim to control the current distribution and the direction of radiation in the near field, while ferrite, conductors and AMC shields are used to disperse or attenuate the EM fields radiated against the human body. As a superior solution, this thesis proposes a High-Impedance Surface Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) planar structure integrated below the antenna as SAR reduction solution. With this method, for the case of a monopole antenna for GSM 1900 with backing by an EBG the SAR values inside a phantom are well reduced with only slight impact on the antenna radiation efficiency. On the other hand, the possible performance degradation of a Loop antenna for low-band (GSM 900) by the influence of the EBG (which is designed for GSM 1900) is checked and found to be acceptably small.
The olfactory basis of orchid pollination by mosquitoes

Significance Nectar feeding by mosquitoes is important for survival and reproduction, and hence disease transmission. However, we know little about the sensory mechanisms that mediate mosquito attraction to sources of nectar, like those of flowers, or how this information is processed in the mosquito brain. Using a unique mutualism between Aedes mosquitoes and Platanthera obtusata orchids, we reveal that the orchid’s scent mediates this mutualism. Furthermore, lateral inhibition in the mosquito’s antennal (olfactory) lobe—via the neurotransmitter GABA—is critical for the representation of the scent. These results have implications for understanding the olfactory basis of mosquito nectar-seeking behaviors. Mosquitoes are important vectors of disease and require sources of carbohydrates for reproduction and survival. Unlike host-related behaviors of mosquitoes, comparatively less is understood about the mechanisms involved in nectar-feeding decisions, or how this sensory information is processed in the mosquito brain. Here we show that Aedes spp. mosquitoes, including Aedes aegypti, are effective pollinators of the Platanthera obtusata orchid, and demonstrate this mutualism is mediated by the orchid’s scent and the balance of excitation and inhibition in the mosquito’s antennal lobe (AL). The P. obtusata orchid emits an attractive, nonanal-rich scent, whereas related Platanthera species—not visited by mosquitoes—emit scents dominated by lilac aldehyde. Calcium imaging experiments in the mosquito AL revealed that nonanal and lilac aldehyde each respectively activate the LC2 and AM2 glomerulus, and remarkably, the AM2 glomerulus is also sensitive to N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET), a mosquito repellent. Lateral inhibition between these 2 glomeruli reflects the level of attraction to the orchid scents. Whereas the enriched nonanal scent of P. obtusata activates the LC2 and suppresses AM2, the high level of lilac aldehyde in the other orchid scents inverts this pattern of glomerular activity, and behavioral attraction is lost. These results demonstrate the ecological importance of mosquitoes beyond operating as disease vectors and open the door toward understanding the neural basis of mosquito nectar-seeking behaviors.
Content analysis of the Russian press before and after the Ukraine crisis: Russian-Canadian relations in the Arctic: hope for better?

ABSTRACT There has been an ongoing debate about how to handle Russia in a Canadian foreign policy in the Arctic. Despite some speculations about the dynamics of future relations between the Arctic players after the Ukraine crisis, few have looked closely at the domestic reaction of the Russian audience to Canada-Russia relations. This research uses content analysis of the Russian press before and after the events in Ukraine in March 2014. This paper will examine the dynamics of Russian-Canadian diplomatic relations from the perspectives of the Russian public media. The comparison between the current academic literature on the subject with the Russian domestic press showed that both sources came to similar conclusions: Russia is looking for peaceful, non-confrontational cooperation in the Arctic. At the same time, the Russian public media emphasized the importance of the role of a new Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Chrystia Freeland in the Arctic politics. This paper is an effort to understand how newspapers have been portraying the two countries when it comes to the Arctic.
Standardization of the Anatomical Orientation of Receptaculitids

Much of the controversy that has surrounded the study of receptaculitids has been associated, in one way or another, with difficulties in reconstructing their mode of growth. Many of these difficulties, in turn, result from inadequate comparative morphological analysis and a consequent ambiguity in relating the results of work on one taxon to arguments framed in the context of another. In order to deal with this aspect of the controversy, we propose a standardization of anatomical orientation for receptaculitids, based on features that we argue are homologous, taxonomically widespread, and useful as criteria of polarity. These include: overall thallus shape; morphology and arrangement of intercalary meroms; latitudinal gradients in number of meroms per whorl; articular relationships of stellate structures; and imbrication of merom plates. This standardization will contribute to an understanding of growth and life orientation in receptaculitids by acting as an arbiter of the consistency of growth analyses performed on morphologically disparate taxa.
Supportive leadership and EVB

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between supportive leadership and employee voice behavior by examining the mediating role of employee advocacy, and the moderating role of proactive personality.Design/methodology/approachThe model was tested by using data that were collected from 402 supervisors, and 87 subordinates who were working in 6 firms belonging to the stone and Glass sector, in the Tenth Ramadan city, Egypt. The employees and their immediate supervisors provided data on separated questionnaires, and different occasions. Then, an identification number was used by the author to match each employee questionnaire with the response of his/ her immediate supervisor.FindingsThe results revealed that employee advocacy fully mediated the positive relationship between supportive leadership and employee voice behavior. Also, it also found that proactive personality moderated the relationship between supportive leadership and employee voice behavior, such that the relationship was stronger for people lower rather than higher in proactive personality.Originality/valueThis empirical paper provides preliminary evidence of the mediating effect of employee advocacy in the positive relationship between supportive leadership and employee voice behavior. The model extends the existing results by adding substantive moderate proactive personality to explain how the effect of supportive leadership on employee voice behavior.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: MEDIATION EFFECT BETWEEN ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCY AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN WEST SUMATERA-INDONESIA

The purpose of this research is to determine how the influence of entrepreneurial competency on business performance with competitive advantage as a mediating variable. The number of samples is 213 business managers of creative industry in the craft sector in West Sumatra-Indonesia. The sampling technique used is sampling area, the sample is allocated proportionally to the potential areas of the creative industries of West Sumatra craft sector, including: Sawah Lunto district, Tanah Datar, 50 Kota, Agam, Bukittinggi, Padang, Padang Panjang, and Pariaman. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using AMOS software. The results of the research show that entrepreneurial competency has a positive and significant effect on business performance, entrepreneurial competency has a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage, competitive advantage has a positive and significant effect on business performance and competitive advantage is the mediating effect of entrepreneurial competency and business performance.
Distributed Online Load Sensitivity Identification by Smart Transformer and Industrial Metering

Load power sensitivity to voltage changes continuously in the distribution grid due to the increased variability of the load demand (e.g., electric vehicles charging) and generation production (e.g., photovoltaic). Classical sensitivity identification methods do not respect the fast dynamics of such changes: they require long data history and/or high computational power to update the load sensitivity. The proposed online load sensitivity identification (OLLI) approach is able to identify the load sensitivity in real time (e.g., every minute). This paper demonstrates that the OLLI can be achieved not only with the advanced smart transformer metering system but also with commercial industrial metering products. It is shown that OLLI is able to identify correctly the load sensitivity also in the presence of noise or fast stochastic variation of power consumption. The industrial metering-based OLLI application has been proven by means of a power-hardware-in-loop evaluation applied on an experimental microgrid.
Tensor products of Leavitt path algebras

We compute the Hochschild homology of Leavitt path algebras over a field $k$. As an application, we show that $L_2$ and $L_2\otimes L_2$ have different Hochschild homologies, and so they are not Morita equivalent; in particular they are not isomorphic. Similarly, $L_\infty$ and $L_\infty\otimes L_\infty$ are distinguished by their Hochschild homologies and so they are not Morita equivalent either. By contrast, we show that $K$-theory cannot distinguish these algebras; we have $K_*(L_2)=K_*(L_2\otimes L_2)=0$ and $K_*(L_\infty)=K_*(L_\infty\otimes L_\infty)=K_*(k)$.
Consumers’ perceptions on the properties of wood affecting their willingness to live in and prejudices against houses made of timber

ABSTRACT Multi-storey wood building (MSWB) provides options to enhance sustainable development. Despite this, no comprehension exists on how consumer perceptions differ regarding (1) willingness to live in modern houses made of timber or (2) prejudices against living in houses made of wood, although they play important role in marked demand of MSWB. In this research, views of consumers on the benefits of wood from technological, ecological, social and economic perspectives are being studied. The material of the study is based on data gathered in June–July 2018 by a postal survey sent for 1000 people living in Finland with a response rate of 25.6%. According to the factor analysis results, there are two main consumer categories based on their perceptions on sustainability benefits of wood, i.e. the ones favouring ecological and physio-technological benefits of wood and the ones favouring aesthetic and well-being benefits of wood. Additionally, according to binary regression analysis results, they differ from each other in their willingness to live in wooden houses and in their prejudices against the appropriateness of wood as a structural material. The results emphasize the need for deepening the understanding of the sustainability issues affecting the acceptability of wood among different types of consumers.
Learning Preferences and Multiple Intelligences: An Observational Study in Brazilian Studies

ABSTRACT In recent years, Multiple Intelligences (MI – bodily-kinesthetic, spatial, intrapersonal, interpersonal, linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, and naturalist) and Learning Preferences (LP – visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic, and multimodal) have been intensely studied throughout the world. In this context, plenty of tools that evaluate such parameters have been created and later improved over the past decades. Nowadays, the necessity for optimal learning strategies and more individualized teaching continues to rise, reinforcing the importance of identifying individual strengths and cognitive preferences. Objectives to analyze the distribution of MI – and how they influence one another – and LP in medical students at the Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Brazil. The results could lead to improvements in the educational setting. Methods a descriptive cross-sectional study involving UFPR medical students of all 12 semesters, who were analyzed through questionnaires with regard to both their MI (“Multiple Intelligences Checklist for Students”) and LP (“Visual, Aural, Read/Write, Kinesthetic – VARK – Questionnaire”). Results a total of 1054 questionnaires were processed (527 students). Intrapersonal (71 ± 10.5), logical-mathematical (69.3 ± 14), and linguistic (68.4 ± 11.8) intelligences predominated, whereas naturalist achieved the lowest mean score (47.3 ± 19.5). Positive correlations were identified between all of the MI. Regarding the LP, the multimodal (42.3%) was the most frequent, followed by visual (21.3%), aural (18.6%), kinesthetic (11.2%), and read/write (6.6%). When both cognitive theories were correlated, the following associations prevailed: visual LP and intrapersonal intelligence; aural LP and interpersonal intelligence; read/write LP and logical-mathematical intelligence; kinesthetic LP and logical-mathematical intelligence; and multimodal preference and intrapersonal intelligence. Conclusions intrapersonal intelligence achieved the highest overall scores, followed by logical-mathematical and linguistic. Naturalist intelligence achieved the lowest scores in terms of semester, cycle, and overall analysis. All MI were positively correlated. Multimodality was the most commonly observed LP, whereas the read/write preference was the least frequent. Correlations initially expected between MI and LP were confirmed. As for future perspectives, it is expected that teachers and education managers adapt current teaching strategies in order to meet the students’ preferences. Together, MI and LP indicate that the focus should not rely on how smart a given person is, but in which ways.
Factors Affecting Job Satisfaction of Teacher Educators: Empirical Evidence from the Universities of Sindh Province of Pakistan.

This study determines, explores and examines the factors affecting the job satisfaction of teacher educators of the universities of Sindh. A qualitative research design was employed to collect data from teacher educators (n = 40) through in-depth semi-structured interviews. For the validity and reliability of the tool, the interview protocol was checked, discussed, refined and finalized. It was then piloted after incorporating the main factors affecting an increasing job dissatisfaction were found to be an autocratic and vertical style of management; a poor administration system; mistrust; job insecurity; weak social interaction and lack of appreciation for work done. This can lead teacher educators to face psychosocial issues in their professional and personal life. The factors were inductively explored through thematic analysis, the qualitative technique of data analysis
The use of a screening battery to predict driving performance

The older population in Europe, as in the other western societies, is increasing both in absolute and relative terms. This trend is expected to continue in the coming years leading to a rapidly increasing number of older drivers on roads as a consequence. The mean number of elderly drivers on European roads can be approximated to around 12% of all drivers today and around 20% by year 2010 (EDDIT (V2031), 1994).