Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Dose-effect vs. Good Enough Level: A comparison of treatment length and maintenance of treatment gains at follow up using the Outcome Questionnaire-45

Dose-Effect vs. Good Enough Level: A Comparison of Treatment Length and Maintenance of Treatment Gains at Follow-Up Using the Outcome Questionnaire-45 John M. Suyama Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education Doctor of Philosophy This study examines psychotherapy response in connection to treatment duration and maintenance of treatment gains. The dose-effect perspective (Howard et al. 1986) first proposed applying medical terminology to investigate a level of exposure to a dose of psychotherapy (in number of sessions) where individuals can expect to receive sufficient benefit (i.e., 48 – 58% of clients can be expected to sufficiently benefit from therapy by 8 sessions). The proponents of the Good Enough Level (Barkham et at. 2006) argued that mere exposure to therapy is not an effective measure for client benefit, but rather that client responses to therapy vary. They contend that instead of recommendations for attending a certain number of sessions (dose-effect) that individuals who attend psychotherapy will discontinue attending therapy when they have obtained sufficient benefit (good enough level). Archival data of university students who previously attended individual therapy were obtained and subjects were contacted via email to take a survey and follow up measure of general well being. Those individuals who completed the Outcome Questionnaire-45 were selected for the study and their treatment response was analyzed in connection to treatment duration measured in number of sessions attended. 288 met criteria for the current study, consisting of 197 women and 91 men ranging in age from 17 to 52 (M= 21). Conclusions obtained from this study indicate that treatment duration is not a factor in subjects having positive outcomes to psychotherapy. Additionally, there was not a significant difference among subjects who were able to maintain treatment gains and the number of session attended in treatment. These results offer support for the Good Enough Level model of treatment response suggesting that individuals respond to therapy differently and discontinue when they have received sufficient benefit. Implications for these findings are discussed along with limitations of the current study.
Nonvariability among λ Bootis stars

With asteroseismic techniques it is possible to investigate the interior and the evolutionary status of stars via their frequency spectrum. Both information would be very much needed for Bootis stars, a group of metal- poor Population I, A-type stars, since no conclusive the- ory exists explaining the observed abundance anomalies. Geneva and Stromgren photometry place these stars in- side the classical instability strip or at least very close to it. We therefore have started an extensive photometric survey for pulsation in Bootis stars and have discovered so far 13 new variables. In this paper we present results for stars which presum- ably are constant, because we are able to establish only an upper level for possible variability. A typical noise level of 3 mmag for Stromgren b was achieved in the relevant fre- quency domain up to 100 d 1 . Considering the given noise level of our survey, we con- clude that at least 50% of all investigated Bootis stars inside the instability strip are pulsating, making this group remarkable compared to stars with similar spectral types. This may suggest that a low (surface) metallicity has an influence on the pulsation behavior of stars. New models, as well as further observations are needed to clarify the Bootis phenomenon using asteroseismic techniques.
Effects of nitrogen levels and spacing on the performance of baby corn 125 EFFECT OF NITROGEN LEVELS AND SPACING ON YIELD ATTRIBUTES , YIELD AND QUALITY PARAMETERS OF BABY CORN ( ZEA MAYS )

A experiment was conducted during rabi season during 2005-06 on lateritic soil, at Agronomy Farm, College of Agriculture, Dapoli, to study the effect of nitrogen levels (0,50,100,150 and 200 kg ha and spacing (60x20cm, 45x20cm and 30x20cm) on the performance of yield attributes,yield and quality parameter of baby corn study revealed that spacing 60 x 20 cm was pat par with 45 x 20 cm recorded significantly higher values of yield attributing characters over the spacing of 30 x 20 cm. The spacing of 45 x 20 cm recorded significantly higher baby corn yield with and without husk than the remaining spacing's. The length of baby corn cob, number of cobs per plant and baby corn (cob) weight without husk increased significantly with the increase in nitrogen levels up to 150 kg/ha. Application of 200 kg N/ha recorded significantly higher baby corn yield with husk, green fodder yield and total biomass production (q/ha) than rest of the nitrogen levels. The wider spacing of 60 x 20 cm recorded significantly higher protein and sugar content than the narrower spacing. Application of 200 kg N/ ha recorded significantly higher protein %, in baby corn than rest of the nitrogen levels. The further application of 150 kg/ha and 200 kg/ha nitrogen were at par and recorded significantly higher sugar content than the remaining nitrogen levels viz. 100 k/ha, 50 k/ha and control.
Acceptability, Sources and Types of Sex Education Messages Received by Young People in Rural Areas: A Case of Maswa District, Tanzania

The study intended to explore parents’ feelings and beliefs on issues related to sex education and establish whether parents are ready to discuss with their children or willing to allow sex related information reach their children as a means of reducing the risks of HIV infections. A cross-sectional research design was employed in collecting data from 210 respondents (150 youths and 60 parents) from three community secondary schools namely Sukuma, Malampaka and Kinamwigulu, six primary schools (one from each village) namely Hinduki, Mwadila, Malampaka, Kinamwigulu, Dodoma and Lali. Descriptive analysis and Chi -square were used to test the statistical significance of categorical data. The result reveal that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people, and which is aimed at combating the spread of HIV and AIDS. Other sources (arranged in the order of importance) were open air campaigns, politicians, other adults, the media and teachers. The most popular message in sex education was abstinence. Other types of sex education messages (arranged from the most popular to the least popular) include abiding by ABC strategy, use of condoms and delaying sex debut. Parents have positive attitudes towards sex education which is given to their children as part of HIV and AIDS prevention. The result reveals that parents and religious leaders are the most common sources of messages on sex education to young people. Parents have good knowledge of HIV and AIDS. However, among young people the level of awareness decrease with age. Attitudes of religious leaders and male parents with regard to HIV and AIDS should be re-addressed. Serious steps should be taken to raise the level of HIV awareness among younger people.
The Effectiveness of Consumption Taxes and Transfers as Insurance Against Idiosyncratic Risk

We quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of a consumption tax and transfer program as insurance against idiosyncratic earnings risk. Our framework is a heterogeneous-agent, incomplete-market model with idiosyncratic wage risk and indivisible labor. The model is calibrated to the U.S. economy. We find a weak insurance effect of the transfer program. Extending the transfer system from the current scale raises consumption uncertainty, which increases aggregate savings and reduces the interest rate. Furthermore, consumption inequality shows a small decrease.
Impact of Institutional Quality on the Attractiveness of Foreign Direct Investment

The purpose of the paper is to investigate the factors that encourage and inhibit FDI flows to countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Previous studies on the effect of the institutional quality on the attractiveness of Foreign Direct Investment have produced mixed results. In an attempt to explain these ambiguous results, this study investigates the impact of the institutional quality on the attractiveness of Foreign Direct Investment by taking into account the role of the transparency in each country. However, recent research suggests that for countries to fully benefit from openness strategies the functioning of institutions might be crucial. Using the fixed effects models on the panel data of 8 countries selected of the developing countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) over the period 1996 to 2008, the results of this estimation indicate the quality of the institutional environment which presents itself as a relevant factor in the attraction of FDI and the indicators of corruption and regulatory quality have a negative influence on FDI while the indicator of the effectiveness of public action has a positive influence. In this article FDI flows to MENA are investigated, which adds value to the accumulate knowledge of business environments in other regions in the developing.
Predicting Eucalyptus production in southern China using the 3-pg model

HUA, L. Z. , MORRIS, J., HE, X. B. & JIANG, X. D. 2007. Predicting Eucalyptus production in southern China using the 3-PG model. The 3-PG model was applied to predict plantation growth and yield in reference to climate, soil conditions, management and species. Tree growth in three Eucalyptus genotypes, E. urophylla, E. urophylla Clone U6 and Eucalyptus ABL12 (E. terelicornis) Clone W5, was monitored between 1999 and 2002 a Jijia on the Leizhou Peninsula, Guangdong. Parameter values for 3-PG were determined by calibration on the basis of monitoring data. The model was tested using additional growth data of the three genotypes from two sites on the Leizhou Peninsula. The calibration results for various stand variables were satisfactory (overall mean r(2) > 0.93 and mean accuracy > 88% for stand growth, accuracy > 82% for stand biomass and leaf area index). Root biomass was less accurately predicted because root systems actually extended to greater depth than we were able to assess. Independent testing of the calibrated model showed simulation accuracy for most variables was > 91%. Stand volume (SV) responded positively to fertility but negatively to salinity for each species. SV was not closely correlated with rainfall, but under dry condition, it significantly declined with rainfall decrease. It implied that soil water was not a main limiting factor on stand growth in the rainy area.
Bonding Metal Brackets On Tooth Surfaces

Objectives: To test the effect of different surface preparation methods on accurate bonding of orthodontic brackets on enamel, composite, and ceramic surfaces. In addition, we evaluated differences in bonding force and the adhesive remaining between precoated and non-precoated brackets after bonding on these surfaces. Methods: Samples of enamel, composite, and ceramic surfaces were prepared for bonding orthodontic brackets using roughening with a bur, a sandblaster, phosphoric acid solution, etching with hydrofluoric acid solution, and a porcelain activator depending on the surface tested. After surface preparation, the roughness of the surface was evaluated. Then, a primer was applied and precoated and non-precoated brackets were bonded to the surface. The bond strength was tested and the amount of remaining adhesive was evaluated. Results: Thermo cycling of teeth did not result in differences in bond strength. There was a significant increase in bonding strength between brackets without adhesive and precoated brackets after bonding on sandblasted composite surfaces. An increased roughness of dental surfaces did not result in increased bonding strength. There was adequate bonding of metal brackets on enamel after etching with 35% phosphoric acid for 10 seconds. Enamel surfaces that were roughened with a drill or sandblaster before etching had shear bonding strengths over the recommended 8 MPa. Just roughening of the enamel surface did not lead to efficient bonding. On a composite surface, roughening with a bur led to adequate bonding; while, sandblasting did not. For ceramics, after etching with hydrofluoric acid a porcelain activator was required. A reduction in surface roughness led to an increase in bond strength. After debonding, the quantity of adhesive remaining depended on the surface properties and the surface preparation before bonding. Clinical Significance: Bracket failure during orthodontic treatment leads to increased treatment time and costs. Bonding forces should not be too low to prevent bracket failure or too high to prevent damage to the surface from debonding. Both precoated and non-precoated bracket types can be used for adequate bonding on the tested dental surfaces.
Discrimination of castor (Ricinus communis L.) genotypes through SSR marker.

Castor ( Ricinus communis L.) is one of the most ancient, non-edible oilseed crop. It is a highly polymorphic due to higher percentage of cross pollination. New genetic approaches have been developed, like molecular marker technology which adopted to map the castor genome, in order to select better cross combinations for popular hybrids. Genetic diversity in twenty two castor genotypes were assessed using SSR marker which gave higher percentage (90.90%) of polymorphic loci, higher heterozygosity (52%) and a greater range of genetic diversification for discriminating among them. In SSR analysis, a total 29 alleles were generated.The data revealed from ten markers, that genotypes JI-220, JI-353, JP-102 and JI-377 showed high genetic dissimilarity so, it is very important to improve the castor crop with the help of hybridization and crop improvement programme. The information gathered here would be helpful in genomic mapping studies with wider and diverse genetic background to obtain improved crop productivity.
Predispositional Factors in Stigmatization and Discrimination Against HIV/AIDS Seropositive Persons in the Workplace: A Case Study of Osun State, Nigeria

Abstract This study investigated some factors predisposing people to stigmatize and discriminate against HIV seropositive people in the workplace. The study sample was 183 employees randomly drawn from 5 different areas in the Nigerian work sector (secondary and primary schools, state parastatal, local government, private company and a bank). There were 90 males and 93 females. Simple correlation and multiple regression were used to analyze the data. It was discovered that conservativeness of values, HIV knowledge level and fear of contagion all had significant correlations with a stigmatizing attitude while sex and age did not. Conservativeness of values turned out to be the best predictor of stigmatization than the remaining two factors. The implications of these findings towards more effective intervention programmes in reducing HIV/AIDS stigma were discussed.
Shear banding in large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOStrain and LAOStress) of polymers and wormlike micelles

We investigate theoretically shear banding in large amplitude oscillatory shear (LAOS) of polymeric and wormlike micellar surfactant fluids. In large amplitude oscillatory shear strain, we observe banding at low frequencies and sufficiently high strain rate amplitudes in fluids for which the underlying stationary constitutive curve of shear stress as a function of shear rate is nonmonotonic. This is the direct (and relatively trivial) analog of quasisteady state banding seen in slow strain rate sweeps along the flow curve. At higher frequencies and sufficiently high strain amplitudes, we report a different but related phenomenon, which we call “elastic” shear banding. This is associated with an overshoot in the elastic (Lissajous–Bowditch) curve of stress as a function of strain and we suggest that it might arise rather widely even in fluids that have a monotonic underlying constitutive curve, and so do not show steady state banding if under a steadily applied shear flow. It is analogous to the elastic ba.
Influence of feeding garlic plant either as powder or oil on reproductive performance of ewes

Garlic as feed additives has been shown to favorably effects in in vitro studies, but there are a few in vivo studies that have examined female animal responses in different physiological stages (pregnant and lactating). Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of garlic powder and garlic oil additives on feed intake, ruminal fermentation, blood metabolites and reproductive performance of ewes. Eighteen pregnant ewes aged 2-3 years and weighed 40.86 kg body weight at late gestation were selected and randomly distributed into three similar groups (6 in each). The first group (G1) fed on concentrate feed mixture to cover 60% of their energy maintenance requirements + clover hay to cover the remain percentage (control ration). The second group (G2) fed control ration + garlic powder as 2% of dry matter intake. While the third group (G3) fed control ration + 2 ml/head/day of garlic oil. The trial lasted for 4 months (one month at late gestation followed by three months at lactation period). Data revealed the positive effect of garlic powder and their oil on rumen ammonia concentration and Protozoa number. While, ruminal pH levels, volatile fatty acids concentrations, dry matter intake, average milk yield and growth rate of lambs were not significantly affected by the experimental additives. Blood urea concentration was significantly decreased by adding garlic oil. Results cleared that triglycerides and cholesterol concentrations were significantly decreased in G2 and G3 compared to control treatment. In conclusion, garlic oil or garlic powder supplementation to ration of lactating ewes had beneficial effects on rumen fermentation and lipids metabolism.
Labour Market Participation: The Impact of Social Benefits in the Czech Republic and Selected European Countries

This paper aims to quantify the impact of social benefits on labour market participation in the Czech Republic and provides a comparison with selected European countries. It applies the logistic regression to estimate the probability of labour market participation depending on social benefits related to net wage of the individuals, controlling for individual and household characteristics. Our results indicate that the work disincentives via social benefits do exist in most of the included countries and they proved to be relatively strong in the Czech Republic. When trying to understand the reasons for recently decreasing participation rate in the Czech Republic, the often called "generous" Czech social benefit system appears to be relevant.
STABILITY OF CLOSE-CELL Al FOAMS DEPENDING ON THE USAGE OF DIFFERENT FOAMING AGENTS STABILNOST ALUMINIJEVIH PEN Z ZAPRTO POROZNOSTJO GLEDE NA UPORABO RAZLI^NIH PENILNIH SREDSTEV

Aluminijeve pene z zaprto poroznostjo, narejene po postopku metalurgije prahov, se lahko pripravi z razli~nimi penilnimi sredstvi glede na plin, ki se pri penjenju spro{~a. Najbolj pogosto je uporabljeno penilno sredstvo na osnovi H2 plina, vendar se v zadnjem ~asu veliko uporabljajo tudi penila na osnovi CO2, kot sta kalcit in dolomit. Da bi ugotovili prednosti in slabosti razli~nih penilnih sredstev, so bile narejene {tudije stabilnosti por glede na tip izhajajo~ega plina. Stabilnost aluminijevih pen je bila raziskovana z razli~nimi analitskimi tehnikami – z AES, ekspandometrom, segrevalnim mikroskopom in SEM/EDS analizo. Za raziskavo smo uporabili aluminijev prah AlSi12 in TiH2 ter CaCO3 kot penilni sredstvi z razli~nima tipoma spro{~enega plina – en na osnovi H2 in drugi na osnovi CO2. Glede na rezultate raziskave smo opisali mehanizem za stabilizacijo aluminijevih pen in primerjali ter ocenili obe penilni sredstvi. Klju~ne besede: Al pene, CaCO3 ,T iH 2, stabilnost por, oksidne plasti
An Early Performance Comparison of CUDA and OpenACC

This paper presents a performance comparison between CUDA and OpenACC. The performance analysis focuses on programming models and underlying compilers. In addition, we proposed a Performance Ratio of Data Sensitivity (PRoDS) metric to objectively compare traditional subjective performances: how sensitive OpenACC and CUDA implementations are to change in data size. The results show that in terms of kernel running time, the OpenACC performance is lower than the CUDA performance because PGI compiler needs to translate OpenACC kernels into object code while CUDA codes can be directly run. Besides, OpenACC programs are more sensitive to data changes than the equivalent CUDA programs with optimizations, but CUDA is more sensitive to data changes than OpenACC if there are no optimizations. Overall we found that OpenACC is a reliable programming model and a good alternative to CUDA for accelerator devices.
Physical Activity Practice, Sleeping Habits and Academic Achievement

There is a wide body of research that has identified the strong links between health behav - iors and academic achievement. The media and official agencies strive to convey to school children and the public the need to show healthy lifestyles. However, it is striking that sleep habits have been considered in few occasions within healthy behaviors to be developed and promoted. Schools should encourage their students to be active because the effect of physical exercise will promote sleep and will positively affect the performance of academic tasks. Then, it is necessary to revitalize and establish the subject of Physical Education and Sport practice properly where the students can meet a minimum of 150 minutes of mod -erate-to-vigorous exercise per week. This approach will have a direct impact on the school children’s performance and health. Therefore, the key question is to decide whether edu cational centers must promote active lifestyles where sleep and exercise will be promoting or maintain schools where the body and body intelligence remain an irrelevant matter.
Corporate Governance and takeovers: Insights from past research and suggestions for future research

This paper reviews the literature on the association between corporate governance and takeovers. It approaches takeovers as an effective external corporate governance mechanism. The main conclusions to be drawn is that although the mere threat of an active market for corporate control may be positively correlated with good internal governance, takeovers will always take place independently of good internal corporate governance by targets and that managerial ownership is crucial for a favorable shareholder outcome in a takeover event. We believe future research on corporate boards, crossnational takeovers and managers of bidding firms would be of great interest.
Evaluation of Damage Induced by Aspavia armigera Fabricius on Different Rice (Oryza sativa Linn.) Varieties

Yield-related responses of rice plants to artificial infestation of 5 adult Aspavia armigera per peduncle at 0, 7, 14, 21 days after flowering were examined to determine the critical stage of rice for Aspavia armigera infestation. Damage was also assessed at 7 days after flowering, which was the critical stage of rice, under different bug densities - 0, 2, 4, and 8 bugs per peduncle. The highest grain weight loss of 70.0%, which was significantly different from those recorded at 14 days after planting (DAF) and 21 DAF (40% and 39.7%, respectively), occurred at 7 DAF which was the milk stage. Similarly, significantly lower paddy and head weights which were about 48% of that of the control were obtained at 7 DAF, while higher percentage of floating grains caused by A. armigera infestation was obtained at 7 and 14 DAF compared to other times. With increasing insect density there was a corresponding significant increase (P < 0.05) in floating grains and grain weight loss, and reduction in head weight, paddy weight and grain weight. At 2 bugs per peduncle caused a significant reduction in rice yield parameters in both upland and lowland varieties and is therefore the damage threshold for the varieties tested.