Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Public policy, locational choice and the innovation capability of high‐tech firms: A comparison between Israel and Ireland

Using survey data from Irish and Israeli firms we examine the influence of public policy on the characteristics, location and innovation capability of high-tech firms. The innovation activities of Israeli firms in Israel are found to be much more locationally sensitive than that of Irish companies. Regional policy incentives, involving the dispersal of high-tech firms to peripheral areas of Ireland are therefore likely to have had little negative effect on firms' innovation capabilities. In Israel, however, inducing highly R&D intensive firms to locate away from the main metropolitan areas may be counter-productive.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FUTURE TIME PERSPECTIVE AND MEMORY CONTROL BELIEFS IN OLDER ADULTS

In studies with older adults, future time perspective (FTP) is most frequently assessed using the Carstensen and Lang FTP scale. However, it has been proposed that that this scale is actually composed of three interrelated subcomponents. Within a sample of 189 community-dwelling older adults (aged 60–85), we replicated a three-component structure. We also found that these subscales vary in their relationships to other measures of time perspective (i.e., future time attitudes and perceived life progress), and in their relationships to control beliefs about memory. These findings complement prior research documenting a link between FTP and control beliefs by showing that the magnitude of this association varies across FTP components. Understanding the interplay between FTP and memory control beliefs is also important as both predict important age-related outcomes and may be modifiable via intervention. The reciprocal relationship between these factors and the implications for successful aging are discussed.
Impairment of the Body Image: Perceptions and Subjective Evaluations in Adolescents and Young Adults

The construction of body image consists of the ways in which the body is considered, perceived, and evaluated. The ideal body image has been changing considerably over the centuries; the discrepancy between real and ideal body, today, leads many individuals to be dissatisfied with their body, develop negative feelings, and, in some cases, unhealthy behaviors. All this has led, in recent decades, to a sort of cult of the body. As a matter of fact, in Western culture the body has turned into an idol, a strict and demanding god to which one often becomes a slave. This article presents a bibliographical review on the main theories concerning body image, thus opening a space for reflection on its relative disorders, first of all that of body dysmorphism.
Evaluation of Central Line Insertion Bundle Practices in a Trauma/Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Central venous catheters (CVC) are a common part of healthcare today and nearly three million are used in the United States annually. Unfortunately, CVCs are the leading cause of health-care associated bloodstream infections (Joint Commission, 2012) and in 2009, 18,000 CLABSI’s occurred in American ICU’s with each infection costing approximately $16,550 to treat (Joint Commission, 2012). Evidence-based strategies to prevent these infections include hand hygiene, aseptic technique, insertion bundles, maintenance bundles, and daily review of line necessity. All of these evidencebased interventions individually and together help reduce the risk of CLABSI (Joint Commission, 2012). A literature review was conducted to summarize research findings related to the effect that implementation of a central line insertion bundle has on CLABSI rates in adult inpatients. The review results showed that, without argument, central line insertion bundles decreased CLABSI rates. This evidence can be used to encourage central line insertion bundle utilization in order to allow clinicians to practice the most cost-effective, safe, and efficient patient care.
How Many Ways Can We Define Online Learning? A Systematic Literature Review of Definitions of Online Learning (1988-2018)

ABSTRACT Online learning as a concept and as a keyword has consistently been a focus of education research for over two decades. In this paper, we present results from a systematic literature review for the definitions of online learning because the concept of online learning, though often defined, has a range of meanings attached to it. Authors and scholars use the term to mean very distinct, if not contradictory concepts. We conducted systematic literature for over the last 30 years (1988 to 2018) to investigate the number and content of definitions of online learning. We collected 46 definitions from 37 resources and conducted a content analysis on these sets of definitions. Content analysis of the collected definitions led to an understanding of the core elements for defining online learning, the confusion surrounding the terms and the synonyms used for online learning. An evolution of the definition of the concept of online learning was also mapped to the evolution of technology in the last three decades.
Ethnic identity among Ukrainians in the United States: intergenerational and community influences

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to understand the complex ways in which family and community interact to sustain Ukrainian identity across generations. In this work, there is particular focus on identifying the influence of parent ethnic identity and parenting styles on offspring identity in conjunction with community variables. 414 participants (207 adult parent-offspring dyads) were recruited from Ukrainian-American community centres. The analyses indicated both intrafamilial and extrafamilial determinants of strength of Ukrainian ethnic identity in adult offspring. Parental ethnic identity and related language use, as well as ritualism each uniquely contributed to offspring identity. Additionally, community variables increased in importance in determining offspring identity when parental Ukrainian ethnic identity was low. These results provide a conceptualization of the multifaceted nature of Ukrainian and Ukrainian-American identities and point to critical processes that may help to sustain ethnic identities in acculturating communities.
La discriminación por edad: un estudio comparativo entre estudiantes universitarios

Diversos estudios sobre estereotipos con estudiantes universitarios muestran que las personas mayores son percibidas mas desde una imagen negativa que con estereotipos positivos. Teniendo en cuenta el creciente aumento de la poblacion mayor en la actualidad, y con el fin de trabajar con personas mayores desde una vision positiva de si mismos, es necesario que estos estereotipos desaparezcan. El objetivo de este trabajo fue determinar si existen estereotipos negativos hacia la vejez en estudiantes de carreras universitarias relacionadas y no relacionadas con el campo de la salud. En total, se evaluo a 262 estudiantes con el cuestionario CENVE, y, para saber si existian diferencias de estereotipos negativos entre los estudiantes segun su titulacion, se realizo un analisis ANOVA, ademas de comparaciones post hoc. Los resultados fueron significativos al nivel del 5 % y evidenciaron la existencia de estereotipos negativos hacia la vejez en estudiantes de titulos universitarios relacionados y no relacionados con el campo de la salud. Los ANOVA mostraron diferencias para el CENVE total (F3,259 = 3.574; p = .015; η2 = .040), para la dimension de motivacion social (F3,259 = 3.697; p = .012; η2 = .042) y para la dimension de personalidad (F3,259 = 5.157; p = .002; η2 = .057). Las pruebas post hoc mostraron la existencia de diferencias en el grado de estereotipos negativos segun las titulaciones en curso, donde las titulaciones sanitarias mostraron menor grado en comparacion con las demas.
Examining the Relation Between Disability Severity Among Older Adults with Disabilities and Sibling Caregiving

Given the longer lives of individuals with disabilities and the increasing likelihood of siblings fulfilling family caregiving roles, it is critical to identify correlates of sibling caregiving. Yet, little research has examined the relation between the severity of the disability and sibling caregiving. The purpose of this study was to understand the relation between the severity of the disability (defined as functional ability and maladaptive behaviors) and sibling caregiving, including advocacy and future planning. Adult siblings of older individuals with disabilities (N = 141) completed a national survey. Results indicated that individuals with less functional ability were significantly more likely to receive greater sibling caregiving, advocacy, and future planning. There was a nonlinear relation with respect to sibling caregiving and functional ability with individuals with severe disabilities requiring disproportionately greater sibling caregiving. Furthermore, there was a nonlinear relation between maladaptive behaviors and caregiving demands such that siblings of individuals with the greatest asocial behaviors reported significantly greater caregiving demands.
Why do Chinese international students studying in Australia repatriate? Australian Chinese graduates tell it all

ABSTRACT Scholarly articles on the repatriation of international students mainly derive from the United States and the United Kingdom. Little is known as to why Chinese international students studying in Australia repatriate home. This paper closes the gap by employing semi-structured interviews with 19 Chinese graduates who studied at one Australian university and returned home upon graduation. Based on a thematic analysis, the results of this study highlight the push and pull factors for their repatriation decision back to their homeland, China. The push factors include stricter Australian migration policy, discrimination towards Chinese graduates by Australian employers and difficulty in obtaining suitable employment in Australia. Conversely, the pull factors include China’s booming economy and family pressures. The paper also discusses the micro (graduates and higher learning institutions) and macro (Australia and China economic) implications of the repatriation decisions made by Chinese graduates.
An experimental Investigation of Antipresuppositions

Abstract The aim of this paper is to assess whether inferences resulting from violating the principle Maximize Presupposition behave differently from presuppositions and implicatures in processing, thus testing predictions of theories which separate those inferences out from these more well-studied aspects of meaning (Percus 2006, Sauerland 2008). We present data from a picture selection task and a visual world eye-tracking study on the English indefinite/definite determiner. Based on the findings we argue that 1) the epistemic status of anti-uniqueness inferences is much weaker than the uniqueness presupposition of the definite or implicature raised by the indefinite, and 2) drawing these inferences requires more effort than not drawing it or calculating presuppositions or implicatures.
Patterns and implications of values similarity, accuracy, and relationship closeness between emerging adults and mothers

ABSTRACT This study evaluated associations between similarity in personal values, accuracy of values perceptions, and relationship closeness among emerging adults and their mothers (dyads = 99). Contrary to previous studies, values similarity and accuracy were largely unrelated to relationship closeness. This was reinforced by Latent Profile Analysis (LPA), which revealed three unique patterns of values similarity, values accuracy, and closeness between emerging adults and mothers: (1) high relationship closeness, similar values and accurate perceptions; (2) moderate relationship closeness, dissimilar values and inaccurate perceptions; and (3) low relationship closeness but similar values and accurate perceptions. Subsequent analyses revealed different implications for emerging adults’ wellbeing from different profiles. Emerging adults from the subgroup with low relationship closeness but high values similarity and values accuracy had more problematic drinking behaviors than the other profiles and lower positive affect.
A conceptual framework for an affective tutoring system using unobtrusive affect sensing for enhanced tutoring outcomes

Affect plays a pivotal role in influencing the student’s motivation and learning achievements. The ability of expert human tutors to achieve enhanced learning outcomes is widely attributed to their ability to sense the affect of their tutees and to continually adapt their tutoring strategies in response to the dynamically changing affect throughout the tutoring session. In this thesis, I explore the feasibility of building an Affective Tutoring System (ATS) which senses the student’s affect on a moment-to-moment basis with the use of unobtrusive sensors in the context of computer programming tutoring. The novel use of keystrokes and mouse clicks for affect sensing is proposed here as they are ubiquitous and unobtrusive. I first establish the viability of using keystrokes and contextual logs for affect sensing first on a per exercise session level and then on a more granular basis of 30 seconds. Subsequently, I move on to investigate the use of multiple sensing channels e.g. facial, keystrokes, mouse clicks, contextual logs and head postures to enhance the availability and accuracy of sensing. The results indicated that it is viable to use keystrokes for affect sensing. In addition, the combination of multiple sensor modes enhances the accuracy of affect sensing. From the results, the sensor modes that are most significant for affect sensing are the head postures and facial modes. Nevertheless, keystrokes make up for the periods of unavailability of the former. With the affect sensing (both sensing of frustration and disengagement) in place, I moved on to architect and design the ATS and conducted an experimental study and a series of focus group discussions to evaluate the ATS. The results showed that the ATS is rated positively by the participants for usability and acceptance. The ATS is also effective in enhancing the learning of the students.
Proactivity and Employee Creativity: Mediator Roles of Feedback-Seeking Behavior and Moderating Effect of Task Feedback

Employee creativity is needed in this ever-changing environment, especially in profit-making companies. To stand out among competitors, proactivity and creativity are essential for marketing employees to attain top performance. The literature has found inconsistent results regarding the relationship between proactivity and creativity. Research has shown that the interaction between individual and environmental factors determines employee behavior. Thus, we focus on the interaction between an individual factor such as proactivity and an environmental factor such as task feedback to predict creativity. In this study, we use a sample of 256 marketing employees from seven companies in Indonesia. The results indicate that feedback-seeking behavior mediates the relationship between proactive personality and employee creativity. Task feedback moderates the relationship between a proactive personality and feedback-seeking behavior such that the relationship becomes stronger when the task feedback is positive than when the feedback is negative. Theoretical and practical implications of this study’s contribution to literature are discussed.
Technology Literacy and Student Practice: Lecturing Critical Evaluation Skills

To conduct assignments and research projects effectively, students need to be taught the skills to maximally operate Microsoft Office tools and use the Reference Manager application to properly manage reference sources. This research aims at guiding students to be able to think critically and in evaluative manner towards their skills in using technological tools to support their academic tasks. The design of the research is action research through collaborative team work carried out through seven critical stages to evaluate students’ technology literacy. The results of the action research showed that students were able to evaluate their skills in technology literacy, thus encouraging them to improve their skills to complete academic tasks, especially research projects. Hands-on practices in every act have directed the students to think critically and provide them awareness about the importance of technology and information literacy to globally explore the academic universe. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.18. 9.6
The clinical course of bone metastases of breast cancer

Objective To study the clinical characteristics of bone metastases of breast cancer. Methods and Results In a review of the history records of 345 patients, the most common sites of bone metastases were lumber, thoracic vertebra, pelvis, rib and femur, almost all of the bone metastases tended to be osteolytic. The median time of bone metastasis was 33 months after the surgical procedure, which ranged from 0 to 15 years. There was a higher hormone receptor-positive proportion in patients with bone metastasis, and the prognosis of those patients was better than visceral metastasis ones. It was benefit to improve the survival of patients to prolong the interval between bone metastasis and viscecal metastasis. Conclusion Bone metastasis of breast cancer has its unique clinical characteristics, which can direct diagnose and therapy.
Attitudes Toward Persons With Disabilities Among Community Centers’ Management Staff Members: A Brief Report

This study aims to examine the connections between personal demographic characteristics, knowledge about disability, contact with persons with disabilities, and attitudes toward persons with disabilities among Israeli community centers’ managerial position holders. The sample consisted of 84 managerial position holders working in different departments at Israeli community centers who completed the Multidimensional Attitudes Scale Toward Persons with Disabilities. A moderate negative connection was found between age and attitudes toward disability. No significant association was found between gender or education level and attitudes toward disability. Participants who personally knew a person with a disability showed more positive attitudes on the cognition dimension than those who have no personal connection to a person with disabilities. A moderate positive connection was found between knowledge about disability issues and attitudes toward those with disabilities. Our research concludes that both personal contact with individuals with disabilities and disability knowledge are associated with positive attitudes toward such individuals. Thus, recommendations were made to develop training for community centers’ management and employees to promote more favorable attitudes toward people with disabilities.
Activating Women Cognitive Abilities: Impact of a Financial Literacy Pilot Program in India

This study is based on a randomized control trial (RCT) aimed at understanding the effectiveness of a financial literacy pilot program conducted in 2014-2016 at the Institute for Indian Mother and Child, a non-profit microfinance institution based near Kolkata. Significant impacts are revealed in terms of improvements in saving accumulation and punctuality in the repayment of the loan instalments for borrowers belonging to the treated group, compared to the group of borrowers who did not participated to the program. In particular, positive contribution emerges from the evolution of both the cognitive skills and the level of financial knowledge developed by the beneficiaries during the training program. Estimates provide evidence that enhancing cognitive abilities turn out to be strongly beneficial in fostering the accumulation savings, whereas financial principles also had an (although weaker) impact on stimulating a more timely reimbursement of the instalments. We conclude that the financial literacy pilot program has significantly activated women cognitive abilities, giving them the opportunity to apply them both in the course and in their businesses.
Determination of the physiological responses of female fire fighters while working in the heat

Determination of Physiological Responses of Female Fire Fighters While Working in the Heat by Paulette Marisa M. Yamada, B.A. Lawrence A. Golding, Ph.D., Examination Committee Chair Professor of Exercise Physiology University of Nevada, Las Vegas This study determined the physiological responses of female fire fighters to two similar bouts of work in the heat. Peak heart rates (HR), peak oxygen consumption (VO2), peak rectal temperatures (Tree), peak mean skin temperature (MST), and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were compared between two work bouts which were separated by a standard recovery period. Seven female fire fighters walked for twenty minutes in complete fire fighting ensembles at 50% of their VOzmax in a 40°C environment. After the first work bout (WBi), subjects removed their protective clothing, rehydrated and rested in front of a fan until their Tree returned to baseline levels. Then, they completed a second work bout (WB2) similar to WBi. The differences in Tree and HR between WB% and WB2 were significantly higher during WBz. Although Tree was higher in WBz, the difference was small (0.38°C); the difference in HR was twelve beats per minute.
‘Did queer Muslims even exist?’ – racialised grids of intelligibility in Swedish LGBTQ contexts

ABSTRACT This article explores racialised grids of intelligibility around gender identity and sexuality in white Swedish LGBTQ contexts. By analysing personal stories shared on a separatist Instagram account by and for LGBTQ people racialised as non-white and/or Muslim, the article identifies some of the predominant narratives through which they become intelligible, both to other people and to themselves. Four frameworks are particularly recurring: the notion of them being victims of a ‘hateful other’, strong expectations to come out, exotification and tokenism (both sexualised and otherwise), and a general lack of representation. I argue that all of these revolve around notions of LGBTQ people racialised as non-white and/or Muslim as never quite belonging and thus never quite recognisable. They are instead frequently situated between white, gender-equal and LGBTQ-friendly ‘Swedishness’ and threatening, LGBTQ-phobic racialised ‘others’, made intelligible only in relation to either of these.
Factors Contributing to Consumers’ Assessment of Advertisement Value on Social Networking Sites: A Cross-Cultural Focus Group Study

The way online consumers assess the value of advertisements on social networking sites (SNSs) is important to know, because it has been shown that value of these advertisements can influence consumers’ behavior toward advertised products and brands. In that regard, this study aimed to provide insights into how online consumers think about and assess the value of advertisements on SNSs by using a focus group method. Two focus groups were conducted with two groups from the different cultural background (Indian and Swedish). By using Krueger and Casey’s (2000) five weighting factors, the participants revealed different weights for the tested factors. The Indian participants were more information-oriented, and the presented factors seemed applicable to them. In comparison, the Swedish participants were more focused on credibility, and factors like interactivity seemed not applicable to them. This is the first study that empirically examines online consumers’ assessment of advertisement value on SNSs by using a focus group approach. It helps to gain a deeper insight into that research phenomenon. In the future, researchers need to carry sequential exploratory studies to confirm the effects of social influence and pre-purchase search motivation.