Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Implicit theories and personality patterns in child-victim sex offenders

Research has suggested that child sex offenders hold thematically distinct cognitive distortions, which Ward and Keenan (1999) call Implicit Theories. The aim of this preliminary study was to investigate the relationship between offenders' Implicit Theories and their personality related cognitions. The variables were measured using the Implicit Theory Questionnaire and Millon's (1990) MCMI-III personality scales. Subjects were 28 male sex offenders against children serving a custodial sentence in New Zealand, who elected to participate in a treatment program. A majority of participants had personality scale scores that reached the clinical threshold. Results found that dependant, depressive and schizoidal personality patterns significantly correlated with Implicit Theories. Clinical and theoretical implications are discussed.
NUTRIENT EMISSION AND PELAGIC ECOSYSTEM EFFECT OF SALMON AQUACULTURE IN THE NORD-MORE REGION

The main objective of this thesis was to estimate nutrient emission rate of carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) waste from salmon farms and to evaluate the environmental impact of salmon aquaculture on planktonic ecosystems in the Nord-More region in the summer period from June to September in 2011. The 22 fish farms in the Nord-More region produced 37,114 tonnes wet weight (WW) of fish in the period. Emission rates of nutrient wastes were estimated for every month based on information about the use of feed and the mean food conversion rate of the feed in the county, together with measurable coefficients describing the elemental C, N and P composition of feed and fish and digestibility of C, N and P components of the feed. Of the total feed input, 64 % C, 59.2 % N and 75.2 % were released into the environment in the NordMore area, corresponding to 390 kg C, 38.7 kg N and 7.8 kg P per metric tonne WW of fish produced. We predicted that 42 % of feed C and 47 % of feed N were respired as CO2 and excreted as dissolved inorganic N (DIN), respectively, and 44 % of feed P was released as solid waste. Through the measurement, the results showed that there were no significant differences among nutrient concentrations and biological variables between sampling stations and respective reference stations. Therefore, we found that there was no effect from salmon fish farm activities in the Nord-More area in the summer period (Jun-Sep). Furthermore, with many fish farms surrounding the 2 sampling stations, we could expect the concentration of different nutrients and plankton biomass at sampling stations (PV1 & PV2) would be higher than those at respective reference stations (BA1 & BA2). However, the results showed that the concentration of different nutrients and plankton biomass at PV1 were lower than those at BA1 (except for particulate organic carbon concentration).
Clinicomicrobiological Study of Infections due to Citrobacter Species

BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Citrobacter species have emerged as important nosocomial pathogens. The infections caused by this organism include UTI, wound infection, Neonatal sepsis, pulmonary infection, brain abscess, meningitis. The organism is recovered from a variety of clinical specimen including pus, urine, sputum. Antibiotic resistance is on rise among the Citrobacter spp. The present study was taken up to study the infections and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Citrobacter spp. in our setup. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 40 isolates of Citrobacter spp. isolated from a variety of clinical samples. Citrobacter spp. isolated were speciated using biochemical reactions. The antibiotic sensitivity testing was done by Modified Kirby-Bauer method. The risk factors associated were noted from the case records. RESULTS: Of the 40 isolates of Citrobacter species, 8 were identified as Citrobacter freundii, 18 as Citrobacter koseri, 14 as other species of Citrobacter. Of the 40 isolates, 25 were monomicrobial and the other 15 were polymicrobial. Majority of the Citrobacter isolates were from pus and Diabetes mellitus was the important risk factor. CONCLUSION: The infections are usually nosocomially acquired and are more commonly seen in patients with underlying risk factors. The incidence of these infections in hospital could be reduced by strict adherence to infection control practices and antibiotic policy.
ORAL HEALTH LITERACY IN INDONESIAN ADOLESCENT

The aim of this study was to develop an Indonesian version of the Oral Health Literacy (OHL) instrument and to analyze its validity and reliability among 12-14 years old in Jakarta, Indonesia. OHL questionnaire was developed in Indonesian language. This study design is cross sectional with correlative and comparative analysis. The questions of the OHL scale were used to assess the components of oral health literacy. The test and retest reliability, internal consistency, convergent and discriminant validity of OHL questionnaire were also evaluated. 462 students completed the self-administered questionnaire. The mean total OHL questionnaire score was 3.45±0.02. The Intra-class Correlation Coefficients was 0.75 and Cronbach's alpha was 0.77. The convergent and discriminant validity were confirmed by OHL scores being significantly associated with last dental visit (p＜0.001). The Indonesian Oral Health Literacy questionnaire described oral health literacy in children ages 12-14 years old in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Influence of a Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Experience on Teachers Views of Nature of Science

This study examined a professional development project for K-12 science teachers that engaged participants in an authentic scientific investigation along with explicit-reflective attention to nature of science (NOS). The Views of Nature of Science (VNOS) and Views of Scientific Inquiry (VOSI) Questionnaires (Lederman, Abd-El-Khalick, Bell, & Schwartz, 2002; Schwartz, Lederman, & Thompson, 2001) were used to examine the relationship between teachers' views of NOS and specific aspects of the professional development project. Results of the study show that teachers' views of NOS were influenced by the multidisciplinary, primarily non-experimental research that they engaged in, the opportunity to observe interactions of scientists from different disciplines, and explicit classroom activities and discussions regarding NOS.
Performance of Abelmoschus esculentus L. cv Arka Anamika (IIHR Sel 10) grown in new alluvail region of West Bengal, India with different locally available organic manures.

Field experiments were set up in an acid alluvial sandy loam soil to evaluate relative efficacy of organic manures in improving productivity and pest tolerance of an okra crop cv Arka Anamika (IIHR Sel 10). Three commercial manures, processed municipality waste (PMW), vermicompost (VC) and oil cake pellets (OCP), were assessed in relation to farmyard manure (FYM) alone and in combination with microbial culture (FYM+MC). All were compared to commercial fertilizer (CF). Among the organic manures tested, FYM produced maximum fruit and shoot yield. The uptake of N, P and K and micro-nutrient in FYM treatment was significantly superior to all other commercial manuring and CF. Increase in fruit yield with FYM application was attributed to higher retentivity of soils for water and nutrients, and higher uptake of major and minor nutrients. However, the tolerance of crop-plants to attack by pests in terms fruit yield was highest in the treatment with FYM. The quantity and the proportion of N, P and K coupled with minor elements available from nutrient sources were mainly responsible for differences among nutrient sources. Varying influence of organic manures on soil properties also caused differences in the performance of nutrient sources.
Accuracy and predictive values of contrast-enhanced multi-detector CT findings in the diagnosis of colitis

Poster: "ECR 2015 / C-2247 / Accuracy and predictive values of contrast-enhanced multi-detector CT findings in the diagnosis of colitis" by: "E. Calabrese1, L. Camera2, A. De Gennaro1, M. Calabrese1, F. Romano3, R. Liuzzi2, M. Imbriaco2, C. Sirignano2, A. Brunetti2; 1Nocera Inferiore/IT, 2Naples/IT, 3Casavatore/IT"
Self-Regulation of Textbook Reading: A Think-Aloud Study.

This study examined the self-regulated strategies college students used as they read their textbooks in preparation for examinations, noting whether they adapted these strategies across the semester. Eight students completed three think aloud sessions across the course of a college class. Each think aloud involved participants studying their textbooks in 45-minute sessions held 1 or 2 days prior to the exam. The students were tested individually and audiotaped. They were instructed to read their textbooks aloud and to state whatever was on their mind as they read. Researchers organized their verbal comments into four general categories for analysis: use of prior knowledge, elaboration upon text information, deliberate strategy use, and text analysis. There were strong correlations with achievement for prior knowledge and elaboration but not for deliberate strategy use or text analysis. Three of the students showed adjustment of their studying across the semester. Qualitative analysis of the think-aloud protocols revealed several themes. The most important of those was that the quality of the approach was what really mattered, not simply the presence of the categories. For example, prior knowledge could be used to facilitate comprehension or it could interfere with understanding the author's point. (Contains 20 references.) (SM) ******************************************************************************** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * * from the original document. * ********************************************************************************
A Study of 89 Cases of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Presenting at Teaching Hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan

OBJECTIVE: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most prevalent malignant neoplasm in south Asia and a major public health problem in Pakistan due to its high morbidity and poor survival rates. The objective of the study was to describe the clinical pattern of oral squamous cell carcinoma in tertiary care hospitals of Lahore. METHODOLOGY: A cross sectional study was done at tertiary care hospitals of Lahore where demographic and clinical data of eighty nine histologically diagnosed cases of OSCC was studied. RESULTS: Mean age of the patients was 53.13 ±14.82 years and male to female ratio was 1.4:1 with 58.4%males and 41.6% females. Tongue was the most frequently affected site 37.1%followed by buccal mucosa 30.3%. The most common presenting complaint was non healing ulcer 50.6%. Mean duration of lesions at presentation was 5 ± 3.68 months. 66.3% cases reported with history of smoking, chewing tobacco/snuff and betel quid. Smoking was the most prevalent etiological agent accounting for 22.5% cases and was found to be significantly higher in the male population (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Most cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) in major hospitals of Lahore, Pakistan are reported in 5th to 6 decade of life, with male preponderance. Ulceration is the most common clinical manifestation in OSCC patients with about two-third cases reporting within 6 months of onset of lesions. Tongue is the most commonly affected site and smoking tobacco and betel quid chewing are the main risk factors implicated in OSCC.
Evaluation of Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) Germplasm for Field Weathering Resistance using Seed Quality and SCAR Markers

Forty-eight soybean varieties/lines along with resistance and susceptibility checks were grown at the National Corn and Sorghum Research Center, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand in a randomized complete block design with three replications. At physiological maturity, soybean pods were harvested and subjected to incubator weathering, controlled deterioration and electrical conductivity tests to evaluate the seed quality. Soybean seed physical characteristics, including seed coat percentage, seed weight and seed coat color were also investigated. Two sequence characterized amplified region (SCAR) primers, Eaag/Mcac-233 and Eact/Mctt-157, previously reported to link with a quantitative trait locus (QTL) that controlled field weathering resistance, were used to amplify the DNA of the 50 soybean varieties/lines. The results revealed that 48 soybean varieties/lines were significantly different in seed quality and seed physical characteristics. They were classified into four groups: resistant, moderately resistant, moderately susceptible and susceptible to field weathering, according to the average germination percentage after incubator weathering and controlled deterioration. The overall field weathering resistance was found to correlate with seed quality and seed physical characteristics. The two highest correlation coefficients were found between field weathering resistance and germination percentage after incubator weathering (r = 0.898**) and controlled deterioration (r = 0.888**). The two SCAR primers were able to differentiate between resistance and susceptibility checks but were unable to classify field weathering resistance in 48 soybean varieties/lines. It was concluded that the two markers were not appropriate for evaluating field weathering resistance in the soybean varieties/lines.
The measurement of welfare and well-being; the Leyden approach

1 From economics to psychology . 1 2 General approaches to cardinal utility taken by economists . 6 3 Utility measurement based on verbal quali.ers . 10 3.1 The Leyden approach . 10 3.2 The shape of the welfare function . 14 3.3 The de.nition of income . 18 4 The explanation of the welfare function . 18 5 Dynamics . 23 6 Methodological discussion . 26 6.1 Individual norms and general standards . 29 7 Future directions: well-being and welfare . 31 8 Conclusions . 35
Getting Smart

Smart technologies are rapidly transforming frontline employee-customer interactions. However, little academic research has tackled urgent, relevant questions regarding such technology-empowered frontline interactions. The current study conceptualizes (1) smart technology use in frontline employee-customer interactions, (2) smart technology–mediated learning mechanisms that elevate service effectiveness and efficiency performance to empower frontline interactions, and (3) stakeholder interaction goals as antecedents of smart technology–mediated learning. We propose that emerging smart technologies, which can substitute for or complement frontline employees’ (FLEs) efforts to deliver customized service over time, may help resolve the long-standing tension between service efficiency and effectiveness because they can learn or enable learning from and across customers, FLEs, and interactions. Drawing from pragmatic and deliberate learning theories, the authors conceptualize stakeholder learning mechanisms that mediate the effects of frontline interaction goals on FLEs’ and customers’ effectiveness and efficiency outcomes. This study concludes with implications for research and practice.
Insecticides susceptibility status in Anopheles arabiensis Patton (Diptera: Culicidae) in Ghebeish locality, West Kordofan state, Sudan

Resistance to insecticides is a limiting factor in the use of insecticides in controlling mosquitoes. This cross-sectional study aimed to monitor insecticide susceptibility of Anopheles arabiensis Patton (Diptera: Culicidae) adults to four commonly used insecticides for indoor residual spraying (deltamethrin 0.05%, bendiocarb 0.1%, DDT 4% and fenitrothion 1%), following WHO protocols. This is one of a series of studies aiming at mapping the resistance of this vector in the Sudan. Two areas (urban and rural) in Ghebeish locality were selected to represent West Kordofan State during the period, July – October 2014. A total of 1,200 females were tested as non-blood-fed using the diagnostic concentrations of the insecticides. The results revealed that the adults were susceptible to bendiocarb 0.1% and fenitrothion 1% in both areas, with mortality rate 100% for bendiocarb, and 100% in rural Ghebeish and 98% in urban Ghebeish for fenitrothion. The adults were also found to be resistant to deltamethrin 0.05% in urban Ghebeish and rural Ghebeish, with 77 and 84% mortalities, respectively. With regard to DDT 4% in the rural Ghebeish 68%mortality was registered, i.e. resistant, and 96% (tolerant) in urban Ghebeish. DDT was not used in the Sudan since 1996.
Ethno-veterinary Formulation for Treatment of Bovine Mastitis

Introduction: The objectives of the study were to clinical field trial of ethno-veterinary medicine for cure of mastitis, to conduct an intervention impact analysis on the reduction of antibiotic residue in the milk when herbal formulation is used and to evaluate in vitro the pharmacological understanding of the ingredients in the formulation based on the published literature and phytochemical assessment. Methods: The herbal formulation for mastitis was documented from a healer and the safety and efficacy were confirmed using the methodology suggested earlier. Clinical mastitis was identified by California Mastitis Test (CMT) method. The pH, Somatic Cell Count (SCC) and Electric Conductivity (EC) were monitored and documented before and post treatment with Ethno-Veterinary Medicine (EVM) in the field studies involving 27 animals. Freshly prepared fine paste herbal formulation was applied externally over the udder 10 times per day for 7 days. Before each application the udder was washed well with water and the milk from all quarters was removed completely. The affected cows were also fed with 2 lemon fruits twice daily. Bulk milk samples were tested for the presence of antibiotic residue(s) in milk before and after intervention. The pharmacological understanding of the ingredients in the formulation valuated based on the published literature and phytochemical assessment. Results: The select parameters (pH, SCC, EC) in the animals with mastitis became normal within 6-7 days of treatment. The milk production returned to near normal to the pre-mastitis level. Hence the mastitis can be efficiently managed with this formulation. The intervention impact analysis showed 18 to 49% reduction in antibiotic residues in the milk. The combination [Aloe vera (L.) Burm. F. Curcuma longa L. and calcium hydroxide] acts synergistically and provides effective cure in clinical mastitis owing to its broad spectrum antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities. Conclusion: The mastitis can be efficiently managed with this formulation. The intervention impact analysis showed 18-49% reduction in antibiotic residues in the milk. The combination [Aloe vera (L.) Burm. F. Curcuma longa L. and calcium hydroxide] acts synergistically and provides an effective cure in clinical mastitis owing to its broad spectrum antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities.
The Unrealistic Educational Expectations of High School Pupils: Is America Exceptional?

There is growing concern that many American teenagers hold unrealistic educational plans. This may indicate a detachment from reality, which could be detrimental to well-being in later life. But is this problem specific to certain countries like the United States, or is it common among young people from across the developed world? This article uses data from the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) to investigate this issue. It shows how expected and actual college graduation rates differ across a number of countries but also that this gap is particularly large in the United States. Additional analysis suggests that this is being driven, at least in part, by the large proportion of low-achieving American children who believe they will go on to obtain a bachelor's degree. The implications of these findings are discussed in reference to educational policy and contemporary sociological debates.
Are There Non-linear Relationships between Ownership Structure and Operational Performance? Empirical Evidence from Portuguese SMEs Using Dynamic Panel Data

This paper analyzes the causal relationship between the ownership concentration, insider ownership and operational performance using a sample of 4.163 Portuguese SMEs and panel data models. The main results show an endogenous and dynamic relationship between those variables. The quadratic specification established between ownership concentration and operational profitability suggests that for low levels of control rights the expropriation hypothesis prevails and for high levels the supervision hypothesis prevails. It was also possible to validate the effect of entrenchment and convergence of interests in the relationship established between the insider ownership and performance.
Mesoscale Convective Vortices Observed during BAMEX. Part I: Kinematic and Thermodynamic Structure

Abstract Five cases of mesoscale convective vortices (MCVs) are described from observations collected during the Bow Echo and MCV Experiment (BAMEX) over the central United States during the period from 20 May to 6 July 2003. In the present paper, the kinematic and thermodynamic structure of each vortex and its environment are emphasized. Data consist of BAMEX dropsondes, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration profiler network, and National Weather Service soundings. In addition, Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler observations documented the signatures of nascent MCVs within nocturnal convection systems as well as the spatial pattern of convection within MCVs during the following day. The vertical structure of each vortex was highly dependent on the vertical shear and the presence of upper-tropospheric cyclonic vorticity anomalies. In strong shear, a pronounced downshear tilt of the vortex was evident, but with the presence of an upper-tropospheric trough, the tilt was upshear in the upp.
Why are there so many long-term unemployed in Paris?

Parisian jobseekers present an abnormally high risk of long-term unemployment, all things being equal. It is a phenomenon specific to Paris and districts closest to the centre. This is a paradox in a job market particularly dense and active. In this article, we propose an explanation which combines the essentials of two mechanisms, Skill Mismatch and Spatial Mismatch. It is because Parisian jobseekers are geographically far from the jobs that suit their profiles that they present a high risk of long-term unemployment. This explanation is corroborated by a model of spatial regimes and correlated errors on the Ile-de-France data and local durations of unemployment
Separate feeding of calcium improves performance and ileal nutrient digestibility in broiler chicks

A total of 144 Cobb 500 broilers were used to investigate if modern commercial broilers could regulate their calcium (Ca) intake using choice feeding and whether separating the delivery of a portion of the Ca from the mixed ration would be advantageous for performance and nutrient recovery. Birds were fed corn+soy-based diets formulated to contain 2.5, 5.0, 7.5 or 10.0 g/kg total Ca and all groups had access to a separate Ca source (CaCO3). The trial was conducted from Day1toDay21andbirdshadadlibitumaccesstoboththeexperimentaldietsandaseparateCasourcethroughout.Totalfeed and separate Ca intake were monitored daily, weight gain and feed intake weekly and on Day 21, the apparent ileal digestibility of DM, nitrogen, selected minerals and amino acids were determined. Consumption of the separate Ca source increased (P 0.05) in toe ash were found. Increasing dietary Ca concentration negatively influenced the apparent ileal digestibility of DM, nitrogen, minerals and amino acids. It can be concluded that broilers can select and consume Ca from a separate source to broadly maintain theirrequirement.FeedingaseparatesourceofCaincombinationwithreduceddietaryCainthemixedrationhadbeneficial effects on nutrient digestibility, phosphorus excretion and performance.