Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Taking the Focus Away from the Self: Low Individualism Mediates the Effect of Oxytocin on Creativity

Recently, it has been shown that the hormone oxytocin can enable creative cognition. The aim of this investigation was to examine the psychological mechanism via which oxytocin influences creativity. Two opposing explanatory approaches suggested by previous research were investigated: It was predicted that the effect of oxytocin on creativity would be determined by low versus high individualism, especially in people with low levels of anxiety. Participants filled out an anxiety questionnaire and intranasally administered oxytocin or a placebo. After a 40-min waiting period, they performed a creativity task and indicated their level of individualism. Participants with low levels of anxiety showed heightened creative potential under oxytocin, and this relationship was mediated by low individualism. The results could not be explained by changes in the participants’ affective state. The findings underscore the moderating role of dispositional factors and reveal an important factor to understand the role of oxytocin in human behavior.
Evidence-based psychotherapies for children and adolescents

Background: Evidence-based treatments refer to interventions that have empirical research on their behalf. Evidencebased psychological therapy have been identified as a national goal in United States, and there is now clear guidance regarding referral for major mental health conditions. Objective: Review the effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for all major forms of mental health problems in childhood and adolescence, and the challenges to research EvidenceBased treatments. Methods: Computerized search of Medline database from 1985 to 2005 and review bibliographies of book chapters and review articles. Results: We present empirically based psychological treatments for depression, anxiety, disruptive behavior disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity and autism. Conclusion: Considerable progress has been made in child and adolescent psychotherapy research, as reflected in the quantity of studies and the identification of evidence-based treatments. The actual challenge include generalization to clinical practice. Pheula, G.F. ; Isolan, L.R. / Rev. Psiq. Clín. 34 (2); 74-83, 2007 Key-words: Efficacy, psychotherapy, controlled clinical trials, child and adolescent therapy research, empirically supported therapies. Endereço para correspondência: Gabriel Ferreira Pheula. Avenida Azenha, 1641, ap. 402 – 90160-003 – Porto Alegre, RS. E-mail: gpheula@ig.com. br 75 Pheula, G.F. ; Isolan, L.R. / Rev. Psiq. Clín. 34 (2); 74-83, 2007
Superconformal indices, Sasaki-Einstein manifolds, and cyclic homologies

The superconformal index of the quiver gauge theory dual to type IIB string theory on the product of an arbitrary smooth Sasaki-Einstein manifold with five-dimensional AdS space is calculated both from the gauge theory and gravity viewpoints. We find complete agreement. Along the way, we find that the index on the gravity side can be expressed in terms of the Kohn-Rossi cohomology of the Sasaki-Einstein manifold and that the index of a quiver gauge theory equals the Euler characteristic of the cyclic homology of the Ginzburg dg algebra associated to the quiver.
Factors associated with episiotomy practice in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Background: The primary objective of the present study is to determine the episiotomy rate and factors associated with practice of episiotomy at the maternities in Bukavu town, South-Kivu, DRC.Methods: A case-control study was carried out the women who underwent the episiotomy (case) and those which did not undergo episiotomy (control) over one 12 months period between January to December 2015. A total of 1878 women had a vaginal delivery at a rate of one case for one control (939 cases and 939 controls) were included. Their medical files were exploited. The factors associated with episiotomy were performed by logistic regression.Results: The rate of episiotomy was 20.4%. It was found that after the logistic regression, the Primiparity (OR = 4,5;95% CI:2,31-4,49), the existence of a foetal distress (OR = 4,2;IC to 95% CI :2,36-5,29), the antecedent of episiotomy (OR = 3,9;95% CI:2,83-7,07), private character of maternity (OR= 3,3; 95% CI :2,12-6,30) and the fact that the childbirth was directed by a doctor (OR = 2,3; 95% CI :1,85-5,08) were strongly associated with the practice of the episiotomy in our medium of study.Conclusions: This study showed UA-S/D ratio and UA-RI>2SD are significant predictors of perinatal deaths and immediate neonatal resuscitation in preeclampsia. Acute fetal distress in labour or neonatal nursery admission could not be predicted.
Layering in Gabbroid Rocks from Semail Ophiolite, United Arab Emirates: Characterization, Tectonic Control on Origin and Orientation

Layering is well pronounced in several exposures of gab- broid rocks within certain zones, subzones and horizons of the Semail ophiolite (Late-Cretaceous). From Khor Kalba Horizon - Wadi Hatta Zone, southward to Khor Fakkan Zone, and northward passing through Bathnah Zone (Al-Fujairah - Masafi road), most layered gab- bros appear to have formed with their layering steeply inclined to ver- tical; horizontal layering is rarely observed. It is probably formed in situ on cooling walls or plated onto the walls by density or convection currents (current deposition). This mechanism, may however, not be responsible for the formation of all types of layering found in the present work. Preferred orientations of magmatic flow structure "layering" are compatible to a large extent with the major structural trends identified in the United Arab Emirates. The NW orientation (Hatta Zone-Wadi Ham trend), the NE orientation (Dibba Zone trend) and NS orienta- tion (overthrusted Semail ophiolite nappe) are consistent with the ma- jor tectonic trends identified in the UAE. This may lead to a better un- derstanding of the orientation of layering that has been controlled by the regional tectonism and may be the dynamics of magma chambers at oceanic spreading center.
Catastrophic Health Expenditure and its Determinants in Older Adults in Tehran, Iran

Background: The phenomenon of aging is among the important evolution currently happening in Iran. The rise in older adults population presents health policy-makers with new challenges and highlight the need for the evidence of providing and funding services to deal with this phenomenon. Methods: The present cross-sectional study was performed on 550 randomly selected older adults from 22 districts of Tehran, Iran in 2017. Data were collected using the household healthcare expenditure questionnaire. The catastrophic health expenditures (CHEs) were defined as health expenditure exceeding 40% of the capacity to pay. The relationship between household characteristics and catastrophic expenditures was determined using multivariate logistic regression model in Stata version 14. Results: The findings showed that 11.1% of older adults were burdened with. The highest frequency of catastrophic expenditures was observed in the first and second income quintiles household size of five and higher, the unemployed, and those with no supplementary insurance. According to the multivariate model, household income was an independent predictor for CHEs. Compared to the first quintiles of income, being at the third quintile decreased the odds of encountering CHEs by 42% and the forth quintiles and higher decreased the odds of CHEs by 78%. Conclusion: This study revealed an obvious prevalence of CHEs among older adults. Lower household income was associated with higher probability of suffering from CHEs.
Elaboration and Evaluation of Produced Hamburger with Meat of Old Sheep and Pig with Added of Chia Seed (Salvia hispanica)

The objective of this study was to develop some hamburger meat product aimed at harnessing meat of old sheep, of little acceptance in nature, with pork and chia seed. The better acceptance formulation was used to prepare three formulations the relationship being of sheep/pork of 50/50 (w/w) and chia seed concentrations of 0%, 2% and 4%. The results showed significant difference (p ˂ 0.05) acceptability among FA formulations (without chia seed) and FC (4% chia seed) at 120 days and between FC formulation at 90 and 120 days. The chemical composition was significantly affected by the addition of chia seed. The cooking weight loss was ranging from 11.6% (FC) to 19.29% (FA). In the evaluation of TBARS and IP it was verified interference in the formulations by the addition of chia seed. The use of chia seed these burgers can be recommended up to 4%.
Identifying Socioeconomic Characteristics Defining Consumers’ Acceptance for Main Organoleptic Attributes of an Iron-biofortified Bean Variety in Guatemala

The success of biofortification, the process of generating new staple crops varieties with higher micronutrient content, depends on whether those biofortified cultivars are accepted by target populations. Consumer behavior economics argues that socioeconomic, cultural and biological characteristics define consumer preferences for specific product attribute. This study aims to establish which socio-demographic characteristics predict respondents’ preferences for the main sensory attributes of an iron bean variety. A home use testing approach and sensory evaluation was applied to 360 families in northwest Guatemala. We found that revealed preferences are mostly culturally formed and market related, more than influenced by socio-demographic characteristics.
STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF RECYCLED PAPER BLENDED WITH OIL PALM EMPTY FRUIT BUNCH PULP

The effects of blending oil palm empty fruit bunch (EFB) pulp with recycled papers on the paper properties were studied. The EFB was pulped by the soda-anthraquinone process. Laboratory papers were made by blending the unbleached EFB pulp with old carton board (OCB), copier paper (OCP) and newspaper (ONP) at ratios of 25%, 50% and 75%. The structural, mechanical and optical properties of these papers were measured and compared to unblended recycled papers. The paper properties were considerably affected by incorporation of the EFB pulp. The changes on the properties varied, depending on the particular property, level of pulp incorporation and the type of recycled paper used. ONP has the highest degree of change and OCB has the lowest degree of change. OCB, OCP and ONP have the highest tensile index when incorporated 25%, 75% and 75% of EFB pulp respectively. OCB, OCP and ONP have the highest burst index when incorporated 75% of EFB pulp. OCB, OCP and ONP have the highest tear index when incorporated 25%, 75% and 25% of EFB pulp respectively. OCB, OCP and ONP have the highest folding endurance when incorporated 75% of EFB pulp respectively. The best blend for OCB is 25% of EFB pulp and for OCP and ONP is 75% of EFB pulp. The EFB soda-AQ pulp can be used to enhance the structural and mechanical properties of recycled paper.
Multi-scale Influence of Snowmelt on Xylogenesis of Black Spruce

Abstract Snowmelt is considered to affect growth of the boreal forest. So, we tested the hypothesis that late snowmelts delay the onset of xylogenesis and reduce xylem production in trees. Timings of xylem formation were compared to the dates of complete snowmelt combining a 7-year monitoring of cambial activity with meteorological records in four plots of Picea mariana in Quebec, Canada. The spatial and temporal variability in snowfall was analyzed separately, so taking into account both the long- and short-term effects. Snowfall occurred from October to May, with a snow cover lasting 173–199 days. Overall, xylogenesis lasted 99–117 days, with onsets ranging from late May to mid-June. The highest cell productions were observed in the warmest site, where the longest periods of growth were observed. Although at long-term the effects of snowmelt were significant for both onset and duration of xylogenesis and cell production, at short-term only the relationship between the onset of xylogenesis and the date of complete snowmelt was significant. The initial hypothesis could be confirmed only partially. The different responses to the long- and short-term analyses demonstrate the multi-scale influence of snowfall on tree growth and the determinant role of nutrient cycling in the productivity of boreal ecosystems.
Forest Fragments Surrounded by Sugar Cane Are More Inhospitable to Terrestrial Amphibian Abundance Than Fragments Surrounded by Pasture

In recent years, there has been increasing interest in matrix-type influence on forest fragments. Terrestrial amphibians are good bioindicators for this kind of research because of low vagility and high philopatry. This study compared richness, abundance, and species composition of terrestrial amphibians through pitfall traps in two sets of semideciduous seasonal forest fragments in southeastern Brazil, according to the predominant surrounding matrix (sugar cane and pasture). There were no differences in richness, but fragments surrounded by sugar cane had the lowest abundance of amphibians, whereas fragments surrounded by pastures had greater abundance. The most abundant species, Rhinella ornata, showed no biometric differences between fragment groups but like many other amphibians sampled showed very low numbers of individuals in fragments dominated by sugar cane fields. Our data indicate that the sugar cane matrix negatively influences the community of amphibians present in fragments surrounded by this type of land use.
Methanol as a diagnostic tool of interstellar clouds - I. Model calculations and application to molecular clouds

We present a detailed analysis of the diagnostic properties of methanol, (CH 3 OH), in dense molecular clouds, made possible by the availability of new (CH 3 OH-He) collisional rate coefficients. Using a spherical Large Velocity Gradient (LVG) model, the dependence on kinetic temperature and spatial density of various millimeter and submillimeter line bands is investigated over a range of physical parameters typical of high- and low-mass star-forming regions. We find CH 3 OH to be a good tracer of high-density environments and sensitive to the kinetic temperature. Using our LVG model, we have also developed an innovative technique to handle the problem of deriving physical parameters from observed multi-line spectra of a molecule, based on the simultaneous fit of all the lines with a synthetic spectrum, finding the best physical parameters using numerical methods.
Nature Connectedness Moderates the Effect of Nature Exposure on Explicit and Implicit Measures of Emotion

Previous research indicates that both short-term and long-term exposure to natural environments is associated with higher levels of emotional well-being. However, less research has examined whether person-related factors may impact the salutogenic effects of nature. In the current study, we examined whether trait-level nature connectedness moderates the effect of exposure to nature on explicit and implicit measures of affect. Participants (n = 89) completed baseline measurements of trait nature connectedness and affective state. Approximately two weeks later, participants viewed a lab-based immersive simulation of either a natural or built environment and then again completed measures of affective state. Findings indicated that trait nature connectedness moderated the effect of nature on affect, with more positive outcomes of nature exposure observed among those high in nature connectedness. These findings suggest that interacting with nature may be especially beneficial for those who already feel a strong sense of connectedness to the natural environment.
Controlling noise-induced behavior of excitable networks

The paper demonstrates the possibility to control the collective behavior of a large network of excitable stochastic units, in which oscillations are induced merely by external random input. Each network element is represented by the FitzHugh–Nagumo system under the influence of noise, and the elements are coupled through the mean field. As known previously, the collective behavior of units in such a network can range from synchronous to non-synchronous spiking with a variety of states in between. We apply the Pyragas delayed feedback to the mean field of the network and demonstrate that this technique is capable of suppressing or weakening the collective synchrony, or of inducing the synchrony where it was absent. On the plane of control parameters we indicate the areas where suppression of synchrony is achieved. To explain the numerical observations on a qualitative level, we use the semi-analytic approach based on the cumulant expansion of the distribution density within Gaussian approximation. We perform bifurcation analysis of the obtained cumulant equations with delay and demonstrate that the regions of stability of its steady state have qualitatively the same structure as the regions of synchrony suppression of the original stochastic equations. We also demonstrate the delay-induced multistability in the stochastic network. These results are relevant to the control of unwanted behavior in neural networks.
EFFECT OF LAND USE CHANGE AND SLOPE POSITION ON SOIL ORGANIC CARBON IN KITABI

Soil organic carbon (SOC) is widely used as a proxy for soil health and soil fertility. Land use change (LUC) has been implicated as one of the factors leading to the loss of SOC and increased release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to the atmosphere hence contributing to global climate change (GCC). Rwanda is a mountainous country and has faced a challenge of land use inter-conversions between forests, perennial crops and annual crops over the years. The impact of LUC on SOC stocks is poorly documented. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of LUC and slope positions on SOC stocks in Kitabi watershed. Landsat TM-5 images of 2008 and 1986 were used to make a land use change map using Maximum Likelihood Classification (MLC) algorithm in Erdas. Slope positions were derived from the DEM using Topographic Position Index (TPI) tool and the output raster was overlaid with the LUC map to identify sample strata. Soil samples were obtained using stratified topo sequential random sampling from annual crops, community tea and factory tea. A total of 134 soil samples were taken from the three LU categories along each of the three slope positions: upslope, middle slope and down slope. Soil sampling was done at two depths 0-20 cm and 20-50 cm in each land use category using a soil auger. To make a composite soil mixture, five samples were taken from 10 m x 10 m plots in each land use category. SOC laboratory analysis was done using Loss on ignition (LOI). One-Way ANOVA and Games Howell tests were used to analyze the data. Results indicate that LU types significantly affect SOC stocks (p < 0.001) while slope position does not (p =.491). The interaction of LU and slope position has no significant effect on SOC stocks across the three land use types (p = .061). Good management practices in community tea and soil erosion control measures in annual crops are recommended.
Implicit Bias: from social structure to representational format

In this paper, I argue against the view that the representational structure of the implicit attitudes responsible for implicitly biased behaviour is propositional—as opposed to associationist. The proposal under criticism moves from the claim that implicit biased behaviour can occasionally be modulated by logical and evidential considerations to the view that the structure of the implicit attitudes responsible for such biased behaviour is propositional. I argue, in particular, against the truth of this conditional. Sensitivity to logical and evidential considerations, I contend, proves to be an inadequate criterion for establishing the true representational structure of implicit attitudes. Considerations of a different kind, which emphasize the challenges posed by the structural social injustice that implicit attitudes reflect, offer, I conclude, better support for deciding this issue in favour of an associationist view.
Using the Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure (IRAP) as a Measure of Spider Fear, Approach and Avoidance

The current thesis examined the use of the Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure (IRAP) as a measure of spider fear, approach, and avoidance. Participants were drawn from a normative sample of university undergraduates. Study 1employed The Fear of Spiders Questionnaire (FSQ), a Behavioral Approach Task (BAT) using a spider moult, and a Rule Focussed IRAP (RF-IRAP). Both spider fear and approach/avoidance were measured simultaneously. Overall, patterns of responding revealed predictable IRAP effects with an implicit negative bias recorded for spider fear and also spider approach. However, the RF-IRAP had limited predictive validity in terms of the self-report measure and also in terms of the BAT. The next two studies therefore employed the traditional IRAP. Study 2 employed two IRAPs, one targeting spider fear, the other targeting spider approach/avoidance. The Fear of Spiders Questionnaire (FSQ) and a Behavioral Approach Task (BAT) using a spider moult were also employed. Negative response biases for spider fear and avoidance, but not for approach, were recorded. The bias for fear was significantly stronger than for avoidance and approach. Both IRAPs failed to provide evidence for the predicative validity of the IRAP in terms of the BAT. Study 3 was a partial replication of Study 2 but using a live house spider instead of a moult for the BAT. A similar pattern of results was obtained across the two IRAPs but one specific trial-type (Spider-Approach) predicted approach responses on the BAT. The research thus replicated a previously published study by Nicholson and Barnes-Holmes (2012), thus supporting the predictive validity of the IRAP but, at a level of precision not provided in the earlier studies. Implications for applied research are considered.
Institutionalization, Coercive Isomorphism, and the Homogeneity of Strategy

Traditional research on strategy has emphasized heterogeneity in strategy through such concepts as competitive advantage and distinctive competence. Yet firms often demonstrate homogeneity in strategy. This paper suggests that institutional forces inherent in interorganizational networks generate isomorphic process that can cause firms to pursue similar strategies. A study of firms that supply component parts and systems to auto manufacturers was performed to determine if dependence and coercive isomorphism can lead to homogeneity of strategy. Results indicated that greater firm dependence did seem to cause firms to exhibit greater homogeneity in strategy. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Airline Market Power and Intertemporal Price Dispersion

This paper analyzes the empirical relationship between market structure and price dispersion in the airline markets connecting the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Price dispersion is measured by a number of inequality indexes, calculated using fares posted on the Internet at specific days before takeoff. We find a negative correlation between market dominance and price dispersion; thus competition appears to hinder the airlines' ability to price discriminate to exploit consumers' heterogeneity in booking time preferences. Moreover, in the Christmas and Easter periods of high demand, fares are less dispersed, possibly because airlines target a less heterogenous set of consumers.