Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Individual Differences in Participations of a Brand Community: A Validation of the Goal-Directed Behavior Model

Previous studies have been neglected the behavior of the owners who are non-members when discussing brand community (BC), even though they are substantially larger. This study purposely discuss what are the differences between the two by using model of goal directed behavior (MGB) and uses the findings as a way to recruit non-members in BC activities. This study also proposes some refinements to the original concept of MGB. This survey-based study, conducted with 201 active members and 226 non-members of a motor club in Indonesia, employs structural equation modeling methodology which supports the proposed model. The findings suggest that non-members have a stronger effect of positive anticipated emotions on attitude and desire to participate, which could be the starting point for marketers to recruit them. While for non-members, the perceived behavioral control and attitude toward BC activities have greater effects. The findings and discussion lead to some managerial and research implications.
Issues in Spatial Microsimulation Estimation: A Case Study of Child Poverty

Spatial microsimulation techniques have become an increasingly popular way to fulfil the need for generating small area data estimates. Nevertheless, this technique poses numerous methodological challenges, including those that relate to fundamental differences between the multiple data sources which spatial microsimulation techniques seek to combine. Using two different databases simultaneously to produce estimates of population characteristics may come up against problems related to different distributions of key variables within the two databases. Such differences can make it difficult to adequately validate small area estimates, as it can be hard to assess whether differences between synthetic and original data are due to failures or inaccuracies within the estimation procedure, or simply to the differences within the underlying data. This study presents a case study of this problem using a very important small area estimate – child poverty rates. We compare how income distributions for children are different in two Australian databases being combined within a spatial microsimulation model. We then assess the extent to which this affects our estimates of child poverty, and gauge its impact on the apparent validity of these synthetic small area poverty rates.
PERCEPTIONS OF OBESE WOMEN ON SEXUALITY

Obesity contributes to the development of both male and female sexual dysfunctions. Sexual function, regardless of the body mass, is an important aspect of the quality of life for women and men. The study aimed at grasping how the overweight woman perceives her body and how she relates to her sexuality. This was a descriptive and qualitative study, developed with seven overweight and/or obese women who are participants in an intervention group. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and subsequently subjected to content analysis. The following categories emerged: “Obesity and sexuality: a conflictive relationship” and “Positive influences from the intervention group. ” For these women, the relationship between obesity and sexuality was considered negative, encouraging the desire to change the body to match the desires imposed by society. After the start of the group’s activities, there was weight loss and, consequently, an improvement in selfesteem and sexual performance. We concluded that groups of interventions are important strategies to offer, in addition to guidance, emotional support, and help losing weight and improving the quality of life.
A Comparative Analysis of Multi-Probe Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation (FISH) Karyotypes in 26 Pinus Species (Pinaceae)

Every species has a unique karyotype, but certain genera have common karyptypes among species. The markers (chromosome length and centromere position) used in traditional karyotyping do not distinguish all chromosome pairs in the genus Pinus. However, the application of multi-probe fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) procedures allowed exact karyotyping of 26 Pinus congeners. We used these new data to examine species relationships. The 35S rDNA and 5S rDNA, Arabidopsis-type telomere repeat sequences, and the proximal CMA band-specific repeat (PCSR) of P. densiflora were used as FISH probes for our analysis of chromosomes in 26 Pinus species. Each species had a unique FISH karyotype and most homologous chromosome pairs were identified. The FISH karyotypes were used to compare corresponding or homologous chromosomes among the species. Common or similar FISH signal patterns appeared in closely related species. Species that had inherited common FISH signal patterns were classified into four karyotype groups. We used cluster analyses to compare quantitative differences in FISH signals within these groups. The results of these analyses were consistent with recent systematic interpretations and resolved differences among existing taxonomic systems based on diverse methodologies. Our results indicate that FISH signal patterns reflect the history of species differentiation and that comparative FISH karyotyping has potential as an important tool for studying the taxonomy or phylogeny of Pinus.
RECENT PROGRESS IN BEAM COMMISSIONING OF J-PARC LINAC

J-PARC linac resumed beam operation after the earthquake in December 2011, and the operation before the earthquake was mostly recovered until the summer shutdown in 2012 as has already been reported. We here review the progress of the linac beam commissioning thereafter, which includes beam commissioning of newly installed longitudinal monitors, high beam power operation trial, and ramp-up of the user operation beam power.
Leadership Emergence and Gender Roles: A Contextual Examination

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. iii chapter page INTRODUCTION. 1 LEADERSHIP EMERGENCE AND GENDER ROLES. 4 The Trait Approach to Leadership Emergence. 4 Psychological Androgyny. 6 Patterns and Leadership Emergence. 8 Masculine-Intelligent Personality. 10 Feminine-Intelligent Personality. 10 Mixed Personality. 11 Perceptions and Leadership Emergence. 11 The Moderating Effect of Task-Type. 13 Hypotheses. 14 METHOD. 16 Subjects and Design. 16 Personality Trait Measures. 17 The Bem Sex-Role Inventory. 17 Wonderlic Personnel Test. 18 Pattern Designations. 18 Task Assignments. 19 Initiating Structure Task. 19 Consensus Building Task. 19 Dependent Measures. 19 General Leadership Impression. 19 Procedure. 20 RESULTS. 22 DISCUSSION. 27 Future Research. 34 REFERENCES. 36 TABLES. 45
Influence of Climatic Seasonality on a Survey of Land Use and Cover in the Semi-arid Region

The dynamics of land use and land cover in watersheds of the Brazilian semi-arid region is not only influenced by human action, but also by the climatic seasonality of the region. Knowledge of the relationship between surveys of land use and land cover using geotechnology and the climatic seasonality of semi-arid regions is necessary. The aim of this study was to map and classify land use and cover in the watershed of the Orós reservoir (WSOR) with the help of geotechnology, and to identify the influence exerted by the climate on variations in the area of each class. The survey of land use and cover was carried out by means of the MAXVER method of classification of images from 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2013 from the LANDSAT 5 and LANDSAT 8 satellites. The areas of each class displayed dynamics influenced not only by human action but also by such factors as climate, topography and plant physiology. Years with high rainfall favoured classes such as thin scrub and dense scrub, with the opposite being seen in years considered as dry, when there was a considerable increase in areas of the anthropogenic class. Changes in the areas are caused by alterations in the deciduous vegetation; with leaf-fall during the dry season, these areas come to have the spectral response of areas with similar characteristics to the anthropogenic class. More-elevated regions favoured the presence of the dense-scrub class due to the microclimate and to the greater difficulty such areas present to human action.
Clinico-epidemiological profile of eclampsia patients admitted in an urban tertiary care hospital of West Bengal: a record based study

Eclampsia is an acute life-threatening complication of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. It is characterized by convulsions or unexplained coma or both in a patient with signs and symptoms of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy or postpartum period. Eclampsia precedes preeclampsia in 80% cases although it is hard to predict which women with preeclampsia go on to have eclampsia. Once eclampsia started the prognosis of mother and baby becomes gloomy.
Comparison of some anthropometric and biologic parameters in two groups of Tunisian infants (0 to 2 years)

Malnutrition still remains a preoccupying health problem that affects the most vulnerable age group (less than five years). The aim of this research is to establish the nutritional profile of the Tunisian infants less than 2 years, to specify the principal deficiencies and the possible origins of these deficiencies. In our transverse exploratory study carried out in a period of 12 months, two groups of infants less than 2 year old; a control group (n = 18) and a malnourished group (n = 18) were used. Our data consolidate the impact of pregnant women’s nutritional state, breastfeeding on the infant and the infant growth. In comparison with the control group, the malnourished group showed a significant reduction in weight/age, weight/height (p < 0.001), a significant reduction of the average values of cholesterol associated with high density lipoproteins (Chol-HDL) and the ratio of cholesterol associated with high density lipoproteins to cholesterol associated with low density lipoproteins (Chol-HDL / Chol- LDL). This shrinkage showed a positive correlation with the weight/height ratio which is an indicator of malnutrition gravity. The results of this study confirmed the existence of a remarkable change of the biological profile among malnourished infants. In addition, the study shows the necessity to target and develop means to fight against factors favoring malnutrition. Key words: Malnutrition, infants, breastfeeding, protein, lipoprotein.
Effects of Ethanolic CowpeaExtract on MDA,SOD, TNF- αLevelsand Neuron Cell Vacuolationin WistarRat Brain After Exposed with Gasoline Fume

This study evaluates the effect of ethanolic cowpea extract (CE)on inhibitingthe decrease of SOD and the increase of MDA, TNF-α level and neuron cell vacuolationinrat brainafter exposed with the gasoline fume. This study were divided into 8 groups: 1)Negative control with no fume exposure and CE(-), 2)No fume exposure with CE(+), 3)Fume exposure for 2 minutes with CE(-), 4)Fume exposure for 2 minutes with CE(+), 5)Fume exposure for 3 minutes with CE(-), 6)Fume exposure for 3 minutes with CE(+), 7)Fume exposure for 4 minutes with CE(-), 8) Fume exposure for 4 minutes and CE(+). All groups received oxygen for 4 minutes. There was a significant difference between groups which were treated with cowpea supplementation and groups without the treatment in terms of SOD activities (p 0,05) on vacuolation in all exposure groups. In conclusion, ethanolic extract of cowpeas inhibits the decrease of SOD and the increase MDA and TNF-α, but does not reduce cell vacuolation in rat brain tissues after exposed to gasoline fume. Key word: Vigna unguiculata, SOD, MDA, TNF-α, vacuolation, gasoline fume.
Assessment of Reproductive Performance of Local and Crossbred Dairy Cattle in Sidama Zone, Southern Ethiopia

This study was conducted to assess the reproductive performance of local and crossbred dairy cows and factors affecting their performance in Bensa and Arbegona districts of Sidama zone, Southern Region. A total of 120 dairy owners were randomly selected and interviewed to obtain information on the reproductive performance of dairy cows. The average age at first service for indigenous female and male cattle was (44.1±5.9) and (42.2±4.4) months, respectively. The average age at first calving was 51.9±5.9 months, calving interval was 23.6±4.4 months, number of services per conception was 2.4 and reproductive lifespan of breeding female and male was 11.12±1.5 and 7.52±0.97 years, respectively. The average age at first service for crossbred female and male was 30.3±4.4 and 27.3±3.98 months, respectively. Age at first calving was 39.3±3.25 months, number of services per conception was 1.8 and calving interval was 17.1±4.5 months. The major problems for dairy cattle productively in the study area were shortages of feed, diseases, repeat breeding and poor veterinary service. In conclusion, the present study indicated that the reproductive performance of dairy cow in the study area was low, thus it calls attention to improve management system to improve the reproductive performance of dairy cows. Keywords : reproduction; dairy cattle; agro ecology, Sidama Zone
The Role of Oceanic Heat Advection in the Evolution of Tropical North and South Atlantic SST Anomalies

Abstract The role of horizontal oceanic heat advection in the generation of tropical North and South Atlantic sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies is investigated through an analysis of the oceanic mixed layer heat balance. It is found that SST anomalies poleward of 10° are driven primarily by a combination of wind-induced latent heat loss and shortwave radiation. Away from the eastern boundary, horizontal advection damps surface flux–forced SST anomalies due to a combination of mean meridional Ekman currents acting on anomalous meridional SST gradients, and anomalous meridional currents acting on the mean meridional SST gradient. Horizontal advection is likely to have the most significant effect on the interhemispheric SST gradient mode through its impact in the 10°–20° latitude bands of each hemisphere, where the variability in advection is strongest and its negative correlation with the surface heat flux is highest. In addition to the damping effect of horizontal advection in these latitude bands, e.
Probability Judgment Error and Speculation in Laboratory Asset Market Bubbles

Abstract In 12 sessions conducted in a typical bubble-generating experimental environment, we design a pair of assets that can detect both irrationality and speculative behavior. The specific form of irrationality we investigate is the probability judgment error associated with low-probability, high-payoff outcomes. Independently, we test for speculation by comparing prices of identically paying assets in multiperiod versus single-period markets. We establish that aggregate irrationality measured in one dimension (probability judgment error) is associated with aggregate irrationality measured in another (bubble formation).
A fast method for the retrieval of integrated longwave and shortwave top-of-atmosphere upwelling irradiances from MSG/SEVIRI (RRUMS)

Abstract. A new Rapid Retrieval of Upwelling irradiances from MSG/SEVIRI (RRUMS) is presented. It has been developed to observe the top-of-atmosphere irradiances of small scale and rapidly changing features that are not sufficiently resolved by specific Earth radiation budget sensors. Our retrieval takes advantage of the spatial and temporal resolution of MSG/SEVIRI and provides outgoing longwave and reflected shortwave radiation only by means of a combination of SEVIRI channels. The longwave retrieval is based on a simple linear combination of brightness temperatures from the SEVIRI infrared channels. The shortwave retrieval is based on a neural network that requires as input the visible and near-infrared SEVIRI channels. Both LW and SW algorithms have been validated by comparing their results with CERES and GERB irradiance observations. While being less accurate than their dedicated counterparts, the SEVIRI-based methods have two major advantages compared to CERES and GERB: their higher spatial resolution and the better temporal resolution. With our retrievals it is possible to observe the radiative effect of small-scale features such as cumulus clouds, cirrus clouds, or aircraft contrails. The spatial resolution of SEVIRI is 3 km × 3 km in the sub-satellite point, remarkably better than that of CERES (20 km) or GERB (45 km). The temporal resolution is 15 min (5 min in the Rapid-Scan mode), the same as GERB, but significantly better than that of CERES which, being on board of a polar orbiting satellite, has a temporal resolution as low as 2 overpasses per day.
Dialogue Theory, Judicial Review, and Judicial Supremacy: A Comment on "Charter Dialogue Revisted"

In 2007, the Osgoode Hall Law Journal invited Peter Hogg (and co-authors) to revisit his highly influential 1997 article in which he proposed that in its Charter jurisprudence the Supreme Court of Canada often engages in a "dialogue" with the legislature. The author was one of several commentators asked to respond to Hogg's assessment and defence of his original work. This article suggests that the dialogue metaphor, while intuitively appealing, is difficult to justify both in terms of the structure of the Canadian constitution, and the Supreme Court's own understanding of its role.
The Complicated Relation Between News Frames and Political Trust: A Case Study of Romania

This study tests through an experiment the hypothesis that heavy emphasis on conflicts in the news undermines political trust and has an impact on citizens’ cynicism and political participation. Findings do not support a uniform negative impact of the conflicts covered in the news but demonstrate a cumulative effect of their levels of intrusiveness and incivility. In addition, we found consistent evidence that personal characteristics influence people’s reactions to conflicts. For extrovert individuals, who are typically more assertive in public matters, have higher levels of political knowledge and feel more politically efficacious, exposure to conflict frames does not necessarily result in lower political trust.
Net-shape manufacturing using hybrid selective laser melting/hot isostatic pressing

Purpose The purpose of this study is to develop a manufacturing technology using hybrid selective laser melting/hot isostatic pressing (SLM/HIP) process to produce full density net-shape components more rapidly and at lower cost than processing by SLM alone. Design/methodology/approach Ti-6Al-4V powder was encapsulated in situ by the production of as-SLMed shell prior to the HIP process. After HIPping, the SLM shell is an integral part of the final component. Finite element (FE) modelling based on pure plasticity theory of porous metal coupled with an iterative procedure has been adopted to simulate HIPping of the encapsulated Ti-6Al-4V powder and SLMed shell. Two demonstrator parts have been modelled, designed, produced and experimentally validated. Geometrical analysis and microstructural characterisation have been carried out to demonstrate the efficiency of the process. Findings The FE model is in agreement with the measured data obtained and confirms that the design of the shell affects the resulting deformed parts. In addition, the scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Electron backscatter diffraction EBSD (EBSD) of the interior and exterior parts reveal a considerably different grain structure and crystallographic orientation with a good bonding between the SLMed shell and HIPped powder. Originality/value An approach to improve SLM productivity by combining it with HIP is developed to further innovate the advanced manufacturing field. The possibility of the hybrid SLS/HIP supported by FEA simulation as a net shape manufacturing process for fabrication of high performance parts has been demonstrated.
Cattell–Horn–Carroll cognitive‐achievement relations: What we have learned from the past 20 years of research

Contemporary Cattell–Horn–Carroll (CHC) theory of cognitive abilities has evolved over the past 20 years and serves as the theoretical foundation for a number of current cognitive ability assessments. CHC theory provides a means by which we can better understand the relationships between cognitive abilities and academic achievement, an important component of learning disabilities identification and instructional planning. A research synthesis of the extant CHC cognitive-achievement (COG-ACH) research literature is reported. Systematic and operationally defined research synthesis procedures were employed to address limitations present in the only prior attempted synthesis. Nineteen studies met the criteria for inclusion, which yielded 134 analyses. The 134 analyses were organized by three age groups (6–8, 9–13, and 14–19) and by four achievement domains (basic reading skills, reading comprehension, basic math skills, and math reasoning). The results reveal a much more nuanced set of CHC COG-ACH relations than was identified in the only prior review because of (a) breadth of cognitive abilities and measures (broad vs. narrow), (b) breadth of achievement domains (e.g., basic reading skills and reading comprehension vs. broad reading), and (c) developmental (age) status. The findings argue for selective, flexible, and referral-focused intelligence testing, particularly in the context of emerging Response to Intervention (RTI) assessment models. The results suggest that narrow CHC abilities should be the primary focus of instructionally relevant intelligence testing. Furthermore, the finding that more than 90% of the available research is based on the Woodcock–Johnson Battery argues for significant caution in generalizing the findings to other batteries. CHC-based COG-ACH research with other intelligence batteries is recommended. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Primary Lung Cancer Subtypes: How Does Chest CT Scan Help to Differentiate them?

Article history: Received: 9 Feb 2013 Accepted: 1 May 2013 Available online: 1 Sep 2013 ZJRMS 2014; 16(1): 64-68 Background: Lung cancer has wide variety of clinical presentations and different imaging features relating its subtypes. This study is focused on the role of CT scan in differentiating primary lung cancer subtypes including adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and small cell carcinoma. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study is conducted on 55 pathologically diagnosed primary lung cancer patients. Several CT features including lung mass and pleural effusion and parenchymal nodule characteristics, mediastinal and hilar involvement, pericardial effusion and thickening, chest wall invasion, reticulation, superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome and encasement of main bronchus were checked. Results: We enrolled 55 primary lung cancer patients including 29 adenocarcinomas, 19 squamous cell carcinomas and 7 small cell carcinomas, 36 males and 19 females with mean age of 60.3 years. Most common CT features of primary lung cancer were lung mass (94.5%) particularly located in hilum (51.9%) and irregular bordered (55.8%). Other prevalent findings included parenchymal nodules (60%), pleural effusion (41.8%), mediastinal adenopathy (47.3%), hilar adenopathy (42.9%), mediastinal invasion (43.6%) and reticulation (56.4%). Hilar adenopathy (47.4%), reticulation (48.3%) and parenchymal nodule (62.1%) in adenocarcinoma; hilar mass (57.9%) and parenchymal nodule (68.4%) in squamouos cell carcinoma; hilar and mediastinal involvement in small cell carcinoma were the most frequent findings. Conclusion: Comparing three subtypes, we found squamous cell and adenocarcinoma more similar regarding CT images parenchymal nodules, mass calcification and cavitation were more frequently seen in them compared to small cell lung cancer whereas hilar involvement, mediastinal involvement, irregular bordered mass and encasement of main bronchus were more prevalent in small cell carcinoma. Copyright © 2014 Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.