Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Family Functioning, Psychological Distress, and Well-Being in Parents with a Child Having ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behavioral disorders in children. Children with ADHD have difficulties regarding the regulation of their emotions and activities and of the maintenance of attention and impulse control. Families with children with ADHD encounter many challenges, and the public health nurse is highlighted as helping and supporting these families. The aim of this study was to investigate families with a child having ADHD from the parents’ perspective. A cross-sectional study was performed. In total, N = 264 parents of children with ADHD, 217 mothers and 47 fathers (48.2%), responded on a questionnaire regarding psychological distress, family sense of coherence, and family functioning. Parents with ADHD and parents with children not medicated for ADHD seemed most vulnerable. Parents’ well-being and psychological distress seem to influence family functioning the most, with the behavior of the child with ADHD and support from the community health services had importance.
A Survey on Quantitative Metrics for Assessing the Quality of Fused Medical Images

The fused image derived from multimodality, multi-focus, multi-view and multidimensional, for real world applications in the field of medical imaging, remote sensing, satellite imaging, machine vision etc., are gaining much attention in the recent research. Therefore, it is important to validate the fused image in different perspectives such as information, edge, structure, noise and contrast for quality analysis. From this aspect, the information of fused image should be better than the source images without loss of information and false information. This survey is focused on analyzing the various quantitative metrics that are used in the literature to measure the enhanced information of fused image when it is compared to the source/reference images. The objective of this study is to group or classify the metrics under different categories such as information, noise, error, correlation and structural similarity measures for discussion and analysis. In reality, the calculated metric values are useful in determining the suitable fusion technique of the particular dataset with its required perspective as an outcome of the fusion process.
Phylogeny and classification of the tribe Hydaticini ( Coleoptera : Dytiscidae ) : partition choice for Bayesian analysis with multiple nuclear and mitochondrial protein-coding genes

1 Miller, K. B. , Bergsten, J. & Whiting M. F. (2009). Phylogeny and classification of the tribe Hydaticini (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae): partition choice for Bayesian analysis with multiple nuclear and mitochondrial protein-coding genes. — Zoologica Scripta ** , ****–****. A phylogenetic analysis of the diving beetle tribe Hydaticini Sharp (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae: Dytiscinae) is presented based on data from adult morphology, two nuclear (histone III and wingless) and two mitochondrial (cytochrome c oxidase I and II) protein-coding genes. We explore how to best partition a data set of multiple nuclear and mitochondrial protein-coding genes by using Bayes factor and a penalized modification of Bayes Factor. Ten biologically relevant partitioning strategies were identified ranging from all DNA analysed under a single model to each codon position of each gene treated with a separate model. Model selection criteria AIC, AICc, BIC and four ways of traversing parameter space in a hierarchical likelihood ratio test were applied to each partition. All unique partitioning and model combinations were analysed with Bayesian methods. Results show that partitioning by codon position and genome source (nuclear vs. mitochondrial) is strongly favoured over partitioning by gene. We also find evidence that Bayes Factor can penalize overparameterization even when comparing nested models. Species groups showing a strong geographical pattern were generally highly supported, however, the sister group relationship of an isolated Madagascan and Australian species were shown to be artefactual with a long-branch extraction test. The following conclusions were supported in both the selected method of partitioning the Bayesian analysis and combined parsimony analyses: (i) the tribe Hydaticini is monophyletic (ii) the genus Hydaticus Leach is paraphyletic with respect to Prodaticus Sharp (iii) the subgenus Hydaticus ( Hydaticus ) is monophyletic, and (iv) the subgenus H . ( Guignotites ) Brinck is paraphyletic with respect to Prodaticus and the subgenera H . ( Pleurodytes ) Régimbart and H . ( Hydaticinus ) Guignot. Based on these results, Hydaticus and Prodaticus are each recognized as valid genera and Guignotites , Hydaticinus and Pleurodytes are each placed as junior synonyms of Prodaticus (new synonymies). Corresponding author: Kelly B. Miller, Department of Biology and Museum of Southwestern Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA. E-mail: kbmiller@unm.edu Johannes Bergsten, Department of Entomology, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Box 50007, SE-104 05 Stockholm, Sweden. E-mail: johannes.bergsten@nrm.se Michael F. Whiting, Department of Biology, Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602, USA. E-mail: michael_whiting@byu.edu Blackwell Publishing Ltd Phylogeny and classification of the tribe Hydaticini (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae): partition choice for Bayesian analysis with multiple nuclear and mitochondrial protein-coding genes
Alu-repeat Polymorphism in the Tissue Plasminogen Activator Gene andRisks of Myocardial Infarction in Tunisian Population

This study aimed to determine whether I/D polymorphism predispose to the development of MI in Tunisia. 50 patients with coronary artery disease complicated by MI and 70 healthy controls were analyzed. Quantitative analyses lipids are founded. DNA was isolated from blood samples. Polymorphisms were assessed by polymerase chain reaction method. Statistical differences between groups were determined by Chi-square test. Compared to controls, cases have significantly higher levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol and lower level of HDL-cholesterol. There are no significant differences between patients and controls in terms of allelic and genotypic frequencies. However, the frequency of the “I” allele is higher in cases which have 2 MI (p=0.0354). Additionally, a statistically significant association between diabetes, arterial high blood pressure, family history and cigarette smoking with MI was founded (p<0.01). I/D polymorphism of t-PA gene is not associated with MI in this sample of Tunisian population.
Adiponectin Plasma Levels and Albuminuria in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Different Stages of Diabetic Kidney Disease

Adiponectin is an inflammatory cytokine produced by adipose tissue and its protective role has been recognized in the pathogenesis of obesity. A lower concentration in obesity patients is noted, in conditions of resistance to insulin, diabetes mellitus, and CKD. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus have a potential risk of atherosclerosis, while low concentrations of adiponectin are considered as predictor for the occurrence of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with and without diabetic nephropathy the correlation of adiponectin levels and CKD stage or degree of albuminuria. We studied 119 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with different stage of renal function, the levels of plasma adiponectin, and the BMI. A statistically significant difference of plasma adiponectin levels was noted between the initial and end stages of CKD, the highest levels seen in ESKD patients. Also, the levels of adiponectin were elevated in patients with greater albuminuria (statistically significant difference between groups 1 and 3, p=0.05). The levels of adiponectin were found to decrease with increasing the stage of obesity (ANOVA, p<0.05). Finally, the group of patients receiving glitazones had higher plasma adiponectin levels compared to those not receiving. It concluded that the levels of adiponectin increase with the deterioration of renal function and with enhancement of albuminuria, while decreasing as the stage of obesity worsens. The administration of glitazones was associated with increased plasma levels of adiponectin.
Application of Technology Acceptance Model to Wi-Fi User at Economics and Business Faculty of Brawijaya University (Study on Stratum-1 Students)

This study aims to analyze and explaining effect of user extrinsic factors (perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness) and user intrinsic factor (perceived palyfulness) on attitude toward using, behavioral intention in using and Wi-Fi usage at Economics and Business Faculty of Universitas Brawijaya. This study applies technology acceptance model and using quantitative methods. Respondents were 100 students that active to use Wi-Fi. Primary data was collected by questionnaire and secondary data derived from Information System Management Agency. Statistical analysis used was path analysis. Results show that perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and perceived playfulness significantly affect attitude toward using, behavioral intention and Wi-Fi usage. This study has shown that intrinsic factors affect on user technology acceptance behavior. Implications of study were Economic and Business Faculty of Brawijaya University should consider in adding facilities, network quality improvement for easy access. Keywords : Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Wi-Fi, Perceived Ease of Use.
Interactive comment on “Geomechanical modelling of sinkhole development using Distinct Elements: Model verification for a single void space and application to the Dead Sea area” by Djamil Al-Halbouni et al

Dear Referee #1. We would like to thank you very much for the comments and suggestions given in the review of the manuscript and in the supplementary file. We would like to address all comments and issues by this answer which can be found in the supplement pdf. Some parts of the manuscript were rewritten to improve the readability without changing the scientific content, these are highlighted in the re-submitted version.
Liming effects on yield and yield attributes of nitrogen fertilized and bradyrhizobia inoculated soybean (Glycine max L.) grown in acidic soil at Jimma, South Western Ethiopia

Soil acidity is one of the major soil chemical constraints which limit agricultural productivity in the mid and highlands of Ethiopia. The study was conducted to evaluate the influence of lime, bradyrhizobia and nitrogen fertilizer on yield and yield attributes of soybean in acid soil at melko south western Ethiopia during June to October of 2012. The crop was evaluated in terms of pod number, seed per pod, seed yield, hundred seed weight, straw yield and harvest index. The result revealed that pod number per plant, seed yield, seeds per pod and hundred seed weight were significantly (P 0.05) improved by lime and bradyrhizobia. Except seeds number per pod and seed yield, the effect of nitrogen on yield attributes was not observed. It had neither interaction with lime and bradyrhizobia nor its effect on yield attribute was significant. Saving currency invested to buy chemical nitrogen fertilizer and maintaining soil healthy, simultaneous use of lime and bradyrhizobia give similar seed yield with the one recorded when nitrogen fertilizer is applied. Keywords: Soil acidity , Bradyrhizobia, Lime, Nitrogen fertilizer, Soybean, Yield, Yield attributes
Lannapsyche and Marilia species of China (Trichoptera: Odontoceridae)

The Chinese species of the genera Lannapsyche and Marilia (Trichoptera, Odontoceridae) are reviewed, including 1 new species of Lannapsyche ( Lannapsyche altilis sp. n.), 1 new Chinese record of Lannapsyche ( Lannapsyche chantaramongkolae Malicky 1989, originally described from Thailand), and 3 new species of Marilia ( Marilia discaulis , sp. n., Marilia megalopos , sp. n., and Marilia qinlingensis, sp. n.), bringing the Chinese fauna of Lannapsyche to 3 species and of Marilia to 6 species. Previously known species Lannapsyche setschuana Malicky 1995b and Marilia parallela Hwang 1957 are redescribed and reillustrated for both males and females. Updated information about the holotype specimen of Marilia simulans Forsslund 1935 is provided. Distinctive differences of the female genitalia are described, which may add important diagnostic characters for genus and species recognition.
Evidence that Management Earnings Forecasts do not Fully Incorporate Information in Prior Forecast Errors

This paper investigates whether managers fully incorporate the implications of their prior earnings forecast errors into their future earnings forecasts and, if not, whether this behavior is related to the post-earnings announcement drift. I find a positive association in consecutive management forecast errors, suggesting that managers underestimate the future implications of past earnings information when forecasting earnings. I also find that managers underestimate the information in their prior forecast errors to a greater extent when they make earnings forecasts with a longer horizon. Finally, I find that, similar to managers, the market also underreacts to earnings information in management forecast errors, which leads to predictable stock returns following earnings announcements.
The differentiated effects of CSR actions in the service industry

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to attempt to explain why the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives may be different and/or more important in service firms compared to manufacturing firms. CSR is becoming a common strategy, hence its extensive research. Central to it is the analysis of the effect of CSR on a firm’s performance, whose outcome depends on firm-specific and industry-related factors. Design/methodology/approach – The event study methodology is applied to all the 248 companies that have ever traded on the Spanish Stock Market between 1990 and 2007. A regression analysis examines potential different effects of CSR on service and goods firms. Findings – The results show that CSR activities have a positive impact on firm performance that is higher for service firms than for manufacturing firms. Actions related to the environment, responsible labor relationships and good corporate governance are especially important in the service context. Research limitations/implicati.
Access to Finance Constraint and SMEs Functioning in Ghana

Well-functioning small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are a fundamental part of the economic fabric in developing countries, and play a crucial role in contributing to GDP growth, reducing unemployment as well as furthering innovation and prosperity. Unfortunately, they are strongly restricted in accessing the capital that they require to grow, expand and function, with nearly half of SMEs in developing countries rating access to finance as a major constraint. This paper examines the link between access to finance and SMEs functioning in Ghana. The study resorts to the current World Bank Enterprise Survey data released for Ghana (2013); and using chi-square, logit and ordered logit analysis, it finds out that access to credit is a major constraint of SMEs in Ghana with implications for their functioning and growth. The study recommends, therefore, that governments should create the enabling environment for SMEs to function effectively by providing financing avenues and improving access to financing.
Has modernisation gone too far? Modernity and happiness in 141 contemporary nations

Modern society comes in for a great deal of criticism, such as about increasing individualisation, globalisation and technologisation, which is seen to reduce the quality of life. This claim was investigated in a comparative study of 141 present-day countries. Eight aspects of modernity were considered: industrialisation, size of the service sector, economic freedom, real income per capita, globalisation, level of education, political democracy and urbanisation. Happiness in different countries was measured as the average response to survey questions on life-satisfaction, affect and contentment. Analysis shows that people living in most modern countries are substantially happier than people in the less modern countries are. The patterns are generally linear. In a subset of western nations, greater modernity still goes with greater happiness. Although the advantages of societal modernisation may be finite, modernisation has not yet undermined human happiness.
Employee Perceptions of the Work Environment and Customer Perceptions of Service Quality

While research has shown there is a significant relationship between strong human resource (HR) practices and enhanced firm performance (e.g., Tracey, 2014), there is much to be learned about the processes by which this relationship is established and sustained over time. In the hospitality industry, one of the most important indicators of firm performance is customer perceptions and reactions to their service experiences. And while there is some evidence which shows that employee perceptions are significantly related to customer perceptions (e.g., Schneider and Bowen, 1995; Schneider, White, and Paul, 1998), additional inquiry is needed to examine the specific types of employee perceptions that may be most relevant to customer perceptions of their service experiences. Based on the research that has examined “high performance work systems” (e.g., Huselid, 1995; Tracey, 2014), I considered five specific types of employee perceptions that may have particular relevance in hospitality work settings: firm culture, work life balance, pay and benefits, job security and advancement, and management. Based on a sample of N=(197) from five major cities in the U.S., the results from an analysis of data gathered from two social media sites Indeed.com for employee perceptions, and Expedia.com for customer perceptions showed that firm culture was consistently and significantly related to customer perceptions of service quality. I also found that some of the other employee perception dimensions appeared to be relevant in some markets but not others. The results demonstrate the need to consider specific types of work-related influences, especially for prioritizing opportunities for improvement. In addition, the findings suggest that some types of employee perceptions may be more generally relevant (e.g., organizational culture), where other types of employee perceptions may be more locally relevant (e.g., pay and benefits). Document Type Thesis Degree Name Bachelors of Science in Hotel Administration (BS) First Advisor J. Bruce Tracey
Emerging Asia's Growth and Integration: How Autonomous are Business Cycles?

Against the background of the rapid integration of emerging Asia into the global economy, this paper investigates the role of domestic and external factors in driving individual emerging economies in Asia. We estimate VAR models for ten countries over the period 1979Q1- 2003Q4, controlling for external factors, and use sign restrictions to identify structural domestic shocks. Variance decompositions indicate that Asian emerging economies are to a large part driven by external developments, and even more so employing a more recent sample. We analyse to what extent structural domestic shocks exhibit a regional dimension by comparing shocks across countries using correlation and principal component analysis. The extent of regional co-movement between structural shocks is relatively limited. While the principal components analysis indicates a moderate increase in co-movement over time, the correlation analysis finds a decline. This may reflect a broadening of regional integration at the expense of bilateral economic ties. JEL Classification: F15, F02, F41
Purchasing strategies portfolio: a multifaceted approach in medium multinationals

Environmental uncertainty is a fact in today’s supply markets. In this paper we develop a model of managing purchasing markets through a building of a global purchasing portfolio, finalized to improve both supply chain relationship quality and supply chain performance. The research design was a multiple case study with internal and external validity checks, within case analysis and cross-case comparisons, based on a research framework that scrutinises the relationships between supply chain contextual constraints and supplier’s segmentation processes. Our analysis yields several interesting findings. First of all empirical evidence indicates the factors considered as potential influencers on the collaboration process competencies of medium enterprises. Our results demonstrate that important resources for innovation may be accessible through innovative supply relationships.
Current status of ENSO forecast skill: a report to the CLIVAR Working Group on Seasonal to Interannual Prediction

The purpose of this comparison project is to assess the current state-of-the-art in predicting tropical Pacific sea surface temperature anomalies (SSTA). In order to make this assessment, retrospective forecasts of NINO3 (150 o -90 o W, 5 o S-5 o N) SSTA made by various research groups have been compared. Six dynamical (of various degrees of sophistication) prediction systems and one statistical prediction systems are considered here. The retrospective forecasts have been compared in terms of their correlation and root mean square error with respect to observations. Hit rate and false alarm rates are also compared. Remarkably, a forecast developed as a consensus of at least three separate prediction systems is arguably more skilful than any of the individual prediction systems. Comparisons have also been made to determine how well the models forecast the various phases of ENSO. Both the dynamical and statistical models produce useful forecast of the peak phase of the extreme warm and cold events up to two seasons in advance. However, none of the models adequately capture the detailed life cycle of the ENSO events nor are the models particularly good at predicting the timing of the onset of El Niño events. The period of retrospective forecasting is too short to adequately distinguish among the various models in terms of the correlation coefficient and the root mean square error. A number of different unsuccessful attempts to measure the uncertainty in the forecast are described. These techniques try to relate the consistency of forecasts initialized one month apart to the error of the forecast. This approach fails because the forecasts initialized one month apart can be very consistent, but also can have large errors. Better ensembling techniques need to be developed to accurately measure the uncertainty in the forecasts. 1.Climate Variability and Predictability