Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Examining the role of therapeutic alliance, split alliance, and gender on couples’ relationship satisfaction following a brief couple intervention

The therapeutic or working alliance is considered to be one of the most important elements in successful individual therapy and many types of couple, marital, and family therapy. The alliance involves a bond that is developed through investment, mutual agreement, and collaboration on tasks and goals. While substantial evidence exists that the therapeutic alliance plays an important role in multiple aspects of therapy outcomes for individuals, far less empirical attention has been given to the alliance in couple therapy. A primary reason for the dearth of research on alliance within a couple context is the complexity of measuring multiple alliances that interact systemically. The importance of the alliance in couple therapy may be viewed through the lens of attachment, psychodynamic, interdependence, and gender theories. These theories are explored as they relate to the importance of alliance, how gender moderates the association between alliance and outcomes, how each partner affects each others behavior and outcome, and how differences in alliance scores between individuals may impact outcome. These questions were examined using data from a brief, two-session intervention for couples, known as the “Relationship Checkup. ” Structural equation modeling and actor partner interdependence models were used to examine these research questions, while taking into account the nonindependence of the data. Results indicated that facilitator report of alliance positively predicted both men and women’s report of alliance with the facilitator. Additionally, results indicated that facilitator and women’s report of alliance positively predicted relationship satisfaction for men following the intervention, and that women’s alliance positively predicted their own relationship satisfaction following the intervention. Results also indicated that couples who disagreed on the strength of the alliance had worse outcomes following the intervention, and split alliance between wives and the facilitator indicated worse outcome for men following the intervention.
Minimizing survey refusal and noncontact rates: do our efforts pay off?

This study investigates the link between the effort undertaken to collect survey data and the nonresponse error on a key survey estimate. For this purpose a threefold analysis was conducted. First, the level of nonresponse error and its composition is charted. Second, it is investigated whether these levels change throughout the fieldwork period. This helps answering the question whether collecting more data implies higher data quality. This type of analysis also provides a possible framework for a dynamic process control during the fieldwork period. A third and final analysis links interviewer efforts (in terms of number of contact attempts) to nonresponse error and its composition. The results show that error due to noncontact is 2.6 times higher than error due to refusal, even though the refusal rate is almost two times higher than the noncontact rate. Also, the results suggest that collecting more data does not necessarily imply higher data quality and that a higher number of contact attempts does not markedly reduce the nonresponse error in absolute terms. The analysis uncovers the underlying process responsible for this latter finding.
How much does the time lag between wildlife field-data collection and LiDAR-data acquisition matter for studies of animal distributions? A case study using bird communities

Vegetation structure quantified by light detection and ranging (LiDAR) can improve understanding of wildlife occupancy and species-richness patterns. However, there is often a time lag between the collection of LiDAR data and wildlife data. We investigated whether a time lag between the LiDAR acquisition and field-data acquisition affected mapped wildlife distributions ranging from an individual species distribution to total avian species richness in a conifer forest. We collected bird and LiDAR data in 2009 across a 20,000 ha forest in northern Idaho. Using the 2009 LiDAR data, we modelled the probability of occurrence for the brown creeper (Certhia americana). Using the same 2009 LiDAR data, we additionally modelled total avian species richness and richness of three different bird nesting guilds (ground/understory, mid/upper canopy and cavity). We mapped brown creeper occupancy probability and species richness using the 2009 models, and then compared these maps with maps based on the same models applied to a 2003-LiDAR dataset. A prior study identified areas harvested between 2003 and 2009. There was on average a 5% absolute decrease in mapped probabilities of brown creeper occurrence in non-harvest areas between 2003 and 2009. Species richness changed by less than one species in all cases within non-harvest areas between the 2003 and 2009 maps. Although these comparisons were statistically significant at the p < 0.0001 level, it is likely that the high number of map cells (~480,000) influenced this result. Similar patterns between our 2003 and 2009 maps in non-harvest areas for this suite of avian responses suggests that a 6-year difference between field-data collection and LiDAR-data collection has a minimal effect on mapped avian patterns in an undisturbed coniferous forest. However, because this is one case study in one ecosystem, additional work examining the effect of temporal lags between LiDAR and field-data collection on mapping wildlife distributions is warranted in additional ecosystems.
Gross structure and microstructure of Stromatoporella granulata (Nicholson, 1873) and their consequences on the definition of some Devonian stromatoporoid genera

In the abundant material of the species described in this paper great variation occurs in the form of the coenosteum, the structure of laminae and pillars and the microstructure. The shape of the coenosteum is dependent on environmental factors such as the form of the substrate, wave action, currents and sedimentation. These factors influence the ratio between the vertical and horizontal growth rates and the formation of mamelons, astrorhizae and latilaminae. The same ecological conditions also greatly influence the superposition of pillars and the formation of repair tissue and cyst plates. The number of laminae per mm is rather constant, it only varies between certain limits. Ring pillars are not considered as a generic character for they are associated with very different types of microstructures. Microstructures can be changed very strongly by alterations before, during and after sedimentation. Laminae are originally composed of two or more compact layers with a clear layer or vacuoles between them. They can become transversely fibrous, flocculent and pseudocellular by recrystallization. For these reasons great variations in the fossil material occur and are the cause that many new genera and species were created adding to the great confusion in the classification of stromatoporoids. The following genera are probably synonyms: Stromatoporella, Clathrocoilona, Stictostroma, Trupetostroma and Taleastroma. Many species have also erroneously been described as helonging to other genera, principally Stromatopora, Syringostroma and Parallelopora.
Investors Attitude Towards Mutual Fund (Special Reference to Chikkamagalore District, Karnataka State, India)

Investment in mutual funds is effected by the attitude of the investors. The objectives of the study are to identify the investor’s attitude on mutual funds and to analyze the factors affecting investor’s attitude towards mutual fund. The study aims at finding out the attitude of the small investors towards investment in mutual funds in Chikkamagalore. By adopting random sampling for 150 respondents, Simple statistical tools are used for analyzing the data whatsoever collected in this study. The present investigation outlined that the investors have positive approach towards investing in mutual funds. The investors opt Mutual fund for safety and investors collect the information from expert advisors then only invest the money. Mainly investors select the income, growth and equity fund for for their investment in Mutual fund.
Is Important for Tumor Cell Metastasis-Catulin Marks the Invasion Front of Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) comprise the most common types of human epithelial cancers. One subtype, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), is a particularly aggressive cancer with poor prognosis due to late diagnosis and lymph node metastasis. Of all the processes involved in carcinogenesis, local invasion and distant metastasis are clinically the most relevant, but are the least well understood on a molecular level. Here, we find that in vivo, the a-catenin homologue—a-catulin, a protein originally reported to interact with Lbc Rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor, is highly expressed at the tumor invasion front and in the metastatic streams of cells in both malignant hHNSCCs and a mouse model of oral SCC. Knockdown of a-catulin in hHNSCC cell lines dramatically decrease the migratory and invasive potential of those cells in vitro and metastatic potential in xenotransplants in vivo. Analysis of tumors deficient in a-catulin showed that the tumor cells are unable to invade the surrounding stroma. Accordingly, transcriptional profiling of those tumors revealed that a-catulin ablation is accompanied by changes in genes involved in cellmigration and invasion. Interestingly enough, in vitro experiments show that an upregulation ofa-catulin expression correlates with the transition of tumor cells from an epithelial to a mesenchymal morphology, as well as an upregulation of epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) markers vimentin and snail. Overall, these results strongly indicate that a-catulin contributes to the invasive behavior of metastatic cells and may be used as a prognostic marker and future therapeutic target for patients with cancer. Mol Cancer Res; 10(7); 892–903. 2012 AACR.
On the structure of the Fourier-Stieltjes algebra.

If G is a locally compact group, denote its Fourier-Stieltjes algebra by B(G) and its Fourier algebra by Λ(G). If G is compact, then B(G) = Λ(G) and σ(B(G)), the spectrum o! B(G), is G. If G is not compact then σ(B(G)) contains partial isometries and projections different from e, the identity of G. More generally, σ(B(G)) is closed under operations that commute with "representing" and the "taking of tensor products". It is shown that σ(B(G)) contains a smallest positive element, zF; and that g G G Cσ(B(G))h+z Fg G σ(B(G))zF is an epimorphism of G into G, the almost periodic compactification of G. A structure theorem is given for the closed, bi-translation, invariant subspaces of B(G). In so doing we introduce the concepts of inverse Fourier transform localized at TΓ, and the standardization of TΓ, where TΓ is a continuous, unitary representation of G.
How do these new drugs act on the human nervous system ?

This article demonstrates that psychoanalysis and socially oriented psychiatry were crucial to the understanding and adoption of the first effective psychopharmaceuticals in North American psychiatry. In the 1950s and the early 1960s, psychoanalysts, socially oriented psychiatrists, and biologists collaborated, debated, and organized interdisciplinary conferences to situate the biochemistry of new psychopharmaceuticals, such as chlorpromazine, in the broader psychosocial context of patients’ lives. Psychoanalytical and sociological perspectives not only helped American psychiatrists explain the mechanism of drug action in research but also established the professional authority of psychiatrists over the new pharmaceuticals. As modern pharmacology narrows its focus to microscopic targets in the body, I argue that this early drug research illustrates the present-day need for holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to drug response that acknowledge the psychosocial significance of psychiatric medication in the lives of individuals.
Adjusting for nonignorable nonresponse using a latent variable mod- eling approach

Nonresponse is present in almost all surveys and can severely bias estimates. It is usually distinguished between unit and item nonresponse: in the former, we completely fail to have information from a unit selected in the sample, while in the latter, we observe only part of the information on the selected unit. Unit nonresponse is usually dealt with by reweighting: each unit selected in the sample has associated a sampling weight and an unknown response probability; the initial sampling weight is multiplied by the inverse of estimated response probabilities. Item nonresponse is usually dealt with by imputation. By noting that for a particular survey variable, we just have observed and unobserved values, in this work we exploit the connection between unit and item nonresponse. Response probabilities are then estimated by using a logistic regression with a latent covariate that measures such "will to respond" and that can explain part of the unknown behaviour of a unit to participate in the survey. The latent covariate is estimated using latent trait models. Such approach is particularly relevant for sensitive items and, therefore, can handle non-ignorable nonresponse. Auxiliary information known for both respondents and nonrespondents can be included either in the latent variable model or in the logistic model. The approach can be also used when auxiliary information is not available, and we analyze here this case. The theoretical properties of the proposed estimators are sketched and simulations studies are conducted to illustrate their finite size sample performance.
Perceptions of food availability and self-reported dietary intake in urban Costa Rican women: A Pilot Study

Background: Food availability and dietary intake are thought to contribute to rising obesity among women of low socioeconomic status in Latin America. In Costa Rica, few studies have investigated food availability, dietary intake, or how they vary by SES. Objectives: The purpose of this study in San Jose, Costa Rica was to (1) evaluate women’s perceptions of food availability and, (2) describe dietary intake in women from low- and high-SES areas of the city. Methods: Thirty non-pregnant, non-lactating women between 25 and 50 years were recruited in March 2013 from a low- and high-SES canton. Structured, qualitative interviews assessed perceptions of food availability in 17 of the 30 women. Quantitative 24-hour dietary recalls assessed dietary intake in all 30 women. Results: Many women from the low-SES canton reported that they would include more chicken and fish in their diet if cost were not a barrier. Protein intake as a proportion of total energy intake was significantly greater in women from the high- versus low-SES canton (17% SD=5 vs. 13 SD=3, p = 0.02). Protein intake from animal source foods was significantly greater in women from the high-SES canton (38 g SD=22 vs. 21 SD=11, p = 0.02). Conclusion: Protein intake was greater in high-SES women and this may be due to the perceived cost of animal source foods.
Effects of acute crude oil exposure on basic physiological functions of Persian sturgeon, Acipenser persicus

Hematological parameters are suitable biomarkers for evaluating the potential risk of the chemicals. The aim of this study was to investigate of acute crude oil exposure on basic physiological functions of Persian sturgeon, Acipenser persicus. 210 juvenile Persian sturgeon (9.4 ± 1g) were supplied by the Rajaei fish farm in Mazandaran Province, Iran. Juveniles were exposed to the crude oil (15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 ppm). The 96h-LC50 were detected under static condition by SPSS software. Hematological and biochemical parameters were compared between control group and treatment exposed to 96h-LC50. The median lethal concentration was 16.5 ppm in 96 h toxicity test. WBC, RBC, Hb and MCHC decreased, while MCV, MCH and PCV were significantly higher in the treatment which exposed to LC50 concentration (P<0.01). Results of differential leukocyte count showed that after treatment with LC50 concentration, neutrophils and monocytes increased, while lymphocytes and eosinophils decreased (P<0.01). Biochemical parameters showed an increase in serum glucose (p<001). Other parameters including total protein, ALT, AST, ALP and LDH enzymes decreased in treatment group significantly (p<0.01). Our results provides evidences that crude oil may have disruptive action on the erythropoietic tissue which may be due to its influence on the viability of the cells. Crude oil also inhibited all of the enzymes activities leading to hyperglycemia due to stress inoculation.
Effects of Different Home Storage Conditions and Preservation on Some Chemical Constituents of Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum)

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different home storage conditions and preservation on some chemical constituents of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). The experiment involved three post-harvest treatments comprising of fruits without preservative used as the control, fruits preserved with groundnut oil and fruits preserved with salt. All these were further divided into sub samples and subjected to different home storage conditions for the period of 8 weeks. The tomato samples were evaluated for changes in total solid, insoluble solid, pH, sugar, salt content, ascorbic acid and ash contents. Results obtained indicated that total soluble solid, insoluble solid, pH, sugar, salt, ascorbic acid and ash contents of fresh and dehydrated samples decreased with different storage conditions while their acidity showed an increase. Powdered tomato samples were found to withstand long term storage and their chemical constituents showed minimal change over the period of the study. The results revealed that preservation by powdering technique proved to be a better technique and worthy of further industrial investigation.
Isolation, characterization and ultra structure of Mycosphaerella musicola etiological agent of yellow sigatoka isolated from banana ( Musa spp)

Banana is one of the commercial crop plants in India produced in different states including Maharashtra. Cultivated edible banana and plantains are derived from the progenitor species Musa acuminata (A genome) and Musa balbisiana (B genome), which are both members of the section Eumusa. Banana (Musa spp.), the most fascinating and popular fruit crop being commercially grown in many tropical and subtropical countries for its utilization as dessert and as staple food. Being fourth most important food after rice, wheat and milk products tolls up as major fruits crop of India (Noorulla et al., 2013). These commodity fruit crops are amongst the most important across tropical and sub-tropical regions, contributing to food security, nutrition and poverty alleviation (Passos et al., 2013). Productivity of banana in India in the year 2012-13 was 34.2MT/HA. In India Production of banana is highest in state of Tamil Nadu (19.4%), followed by Gujarat (17.1%). The other leading banana producing states are Maharashtra (13.6%), Andhra Pradesh (12.2%), Karnataka (9.5%), ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 4 Number 1 (2015) pp. 659-671 http://www.ijcmas. com
From assistance towards restoration with an implanted brain-computer interface based on epidural electrocorticography : A single case study

16 Purpose: Today’s implanted brain-computer interfaces make direct contact with the brain or even penetrate the tissue, bearing additional risks with regard to safety and stability. What is more,these approaches aim to control prosthetic devices as assistive tools and do not yet strive to become rehabilitative tools for restoring lost motor function. 17
Decomposition of Egeria densa Planchon (Hydrocharitaceae) in a well oxygenated tropical aquatic ecosystem

The aims of this study were to evaluate the decomposition rate (KT) of the submerged aquatic macrophyte Egeria densa Planchon and measure the associated nutrients release, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Additionally, we compared the effects of microorganisms alone versus microorganisms plus invertebrates on the decomposition process. The experiment was performed using two mesh litter bags (45 µm for microbial activity only and 2 mm for microbial and invertebrate activity) during two distinct periods: the dry season, September to November of 2003, and the rainy season, January to February of 2004 in the Campelo Lake (Northern of Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil). The KTs, calculated using a single exponential model, were higher in the 45 µm mesh bags in the dry season and in the 2 mm mesh in the rainy season (dry KT: 45 µm=0.0384, 2 mm=0.0355; rainy KT: 45 µm=0.0483, 2 mm=0.0666), when higher temperatures (rainy season ~30°C; dry season ~25°C) were observed. The half-life of the E. densa detritus ranged from 14 to 27 days. The action of microorganisms was the main process causing the decomposition of E. densa in the Campelo Lake, as shown by the decomposition rate of the 45 µm mesh bags. However, invertebrates were important for the fragmentation, catabolism and leaching processes within the detritus contained in the 2 mm litter bags, accelerating its degradation, especially during the rainy season. The accelerated loss of chemical compounds such as nitrogen, carbon and phosphorus in the remaining detritus throughout the decomposition process stresses the importance of the decomposition process for the rapid nutrient cycling in the Campelo Lake and for the maintenance of high primary productivity.
The influence of plant species richness on stress recovery of humans

Abstract. Natural sceneries or single plants may have positive influences on human health. Here we show that plant species richness can positively influence recovery from stress. Meadow-like arrays of different species richness (1, 16, 32, 64 species) were presented to visitors (n=171) of a popular park in Zurich, Switzerland (one array per participant). Participants' systolic blood pressure was measured twice: directly after they had been stressed and once again after a 2 min post-stress relaxation period during which they looked at one of either the meadow-like arrangements of plants in pots or at bare ground, shielded on three sides by a tent-like structure. The decrease in blood pressure was larger when respondents could view an arrangement of plants instead of ground without vegetation. Relaxation was strongest at intermediate species richness (32 species). Age, gender, and a person's attachment to nature did not influence relaxation. Our results indicate that species-rich vegetation may contribute to recovery from stress which should be considered in landscape management and planning.
Chapadas: Relict of Mid-Cretaceous interior seas in Brazil (1)

In the mid-Cretaceous, particularly during Albian-Turonian time, the greatest eustatic sea level rise in Phanerozoic history triggered a global transgressive event. This resulted in sedimentary filling of then-existing intracontinental depressions. Following the Highstand Phase, the non-subsiding areas ceased receiving sediment and underwent erosion at their margins. In Brazil, these areas were subsequently uplifted, mainly in post-Neogene time, to constitute plateau-like geomorphologic units termed chapadas (e.g., Apodi, Araripe, Parecis, and Urucuia). The relationship between the mid-Cretaceous marine transgression and the origin of chapadas has been pointed out in our previous works. Chapadas have tabular geometry, and their lithostratigraphic units are horizontal and have notable lateral continuity. Marine fossils of some strata of the chapada units reinforce this model. The only chapada that does not have marine paleontologic evidence is Parecis. However, this may simply reflect inadequate knowledge. Paleontological and paleocurrent data available point to interconnection among the chapada-bearing basins and, moreover, their connection to the Pacific and Central and South Atlantic oceans.