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Adapting Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities

Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have received increased clinical attention in recent years. While some MBI research has focused on healthy older adults, research with more emotionally and physically vulnerable populations, such as residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs), is lacking. The current paper presents quantitative and qualitative results from a pilot study of an individual MBI designed for residents of LTCFs. Participants included 8 residents from two skilled nursing facilities in the southeastern United States. Data were collected between October 2016 through June 2017. A modified MBI is proposed with specific adaptations for LTCF residents. Recommended adaptations for LTCFs include a shift from a group to an individual format, individual weekly instructor–participant meetings, removal of the yoga and full-day silent retreat and shortening the duration of the formal practices. The current study found that these adaptations result in an individual MBI that is accessible to most LTCF residents while still providing the associated benefits of traditional group MBIs.
Progress in the development of guidance strategies for the landing flare manoeuvre using tau‐based parameters

Purpose – To provide a progress report into research conducted to establish guidelines for the development of guidance vision aids.Design/methodology/approach – The first stage of the research is to establish a coherent engineering basis for the methods of (visual) motion perception and control to inform the design of pilot aids that will support flight in degraded visual conditions, particularly when close to the ground. The next stage will then be to construct and evaluate synthetic displays that recover the visual cues necessary to allow flight in degraded visual conditions for a range of manoeuvres using the flight simulation facilities at the University of Liverpool (UoL). The research is guided by tau (time to contact) theory from the field of ecological psychology.Findings – The closure of spatial gaps for a number of aircraft manoeuvres are presented in the tau domain. Analysis of the landing flare manoeuvre suggest that both a constant rate of change of tau strategy and an intrinsic tau‐guidance .
Gender gaps in science: systematic review of the main explanations and research agenda

Despite improvements in the incorporation of women in tertiary education and science, today persist several gender gaps in some scientific and technological areas worldwide. Understanding the factors that determine these gaps is essential to the incorporation of women into knowledge societies in terms of equity. The present research sought to explore and systematize the explanations given to this phenomenon by the international literature in the last four decades. The objectives were: (1). Analyze the evolution of the main research agendas and categorize these into groups (or clusters) of explanations, and (2) discuss the challenges that research agendas face in addressing the phenomenon in a multi-causal way. The data were obtained from the articles contained in the Web of Science (WoS) and were subjected to a systematic review using bibliometric and qualitative techniques. The analysis reveals an important growth of the research in this area within the social sciences, which is grouped into five main types of explanation: (1) student performance in STEM areas, (2) influence of gender stereotypes and models, (3) interests and educational-learning experiences, (4) educational-occupational expectations and choices, and (5) uneven advancement and performance in scientific careers. Evolution shows that explanations about performance and individual choice have lost weight in the present, giving rise to explanations about the influence of gender stereotypes and models within educational systems and socialization stages. This study thus contributes to the understanding of the causal factors that have determined gender gaps in science while identifying some gaps in research agendas.
The Cross-Section of Stock Returns before 1926 (And Beyond)

We study the cross-section of stock returns using a novel constructed database of U.S. stocks covering 61 years of additional and independent data. Our database contains data on stock prices, dividends and hand-collected market capitalizations for 1,488 major stocks between 1866-1926. Results over this ‘pre-CRSP’ era reveal a flat relation between market beta and returns, an insignificant size premium, and significant momentum, value and low-risk premiums that are of similar size as over the post-1926 period. Overall, stock characteristics can explain over 25% of variation in stock returns. Further, recent machine learning methods are successful in predicting cross-sectional returns out-of-sample. These results show strong out-of-sample robustness of traditional factor models and novel machine learning methods. First version: March 2018 This Version: November 2021
Do Memory-Impaired Drivers and Their Family Members Agree on Driving Ability and Behaviors?

It is estimated that approximately one-third of people with dementia continue to drive. Compared with the general driving population, drivers with dementia are at an increased risk of unsafe motor vehicle operation. Self-screening is often the basis for self-regulation of driving. It is not known how well self-screening as a predominant strategy works for drivers with memory impairment. This descriptive study explored the perceptions of 22 dyads of drivers with memory impairment and their family members through 44 structured telephone interviews within 4 months after specialized driving assessment to gain insights into their level of agreement on the driver's health, functioning, and critical driving behaviors. Drivers and family members were in fair agreement about current driving patterns and driver self-regulation (such as avoiding driving at night, in bad weather, or in unfamiliar areas). However, when reports of functional ability (such as vision, strength, and flexibility) were compared, drivers rated their fitness more highly than those abilities were rated by their family members on most measures. Moreover, there was poor agreement between drivers and family members on reported occurrence of driving behaviors suggestive of impairment in critical driving skills. These results have implications for health care and other professionals engaged in determining driver fitness. The findings suggest limited value in self-screening or in family reports when assessing fitness to drive in persons with memory impairment. Professionals should exercise caution in relying on reports from family members or drivers, especially with respect to reported driving fitness and driving behaviors.
Developing and validating a student feedback literacy scale

Abstract Although the importance of investigating student feedback literacy has been widely argued in the literature, a measurement instrument is still lacking. In this study, a student feedback literacy scale was developed and validated. The scale consists of six dimensions (eliciting, processing, enacting, appreciation, readiness and commitment). Five hundred and fifty-five university students participated in this validation study. Both within and between-network approaches were used to analyse the validity of the student feedback literacy scale. Both confirmatory factor analysis and multi-group confirmatory factor analysis show that the scale is valid and that its structure is stable across students of different sexes and majors. The between-network analysis generated significant correlations between the six dimensions of student feedback literacy and students’ intrinsic and extrinsic learning motivation. The validated student feedback literacy scale can be used in future studies to explore how student feedback literacy develops over time and its relationships with a variety of influencing factors, such as learning motivation, learning environment, interpersonal relationships and instructional features.
“Like I’m flying”: Capoeira dance experiences of youth with visual impairments

Participation in dance programs is associated with physical and psychosocial health among individuals with and without disabilities. However, literature centered on the dance participation experiences of youth with visual impairment remains scarce. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of youth with visual impairments in a 3-week capoeira dance program. Fourteen adolescents with visual impairments (eight boys, six girls, aged 13–18 years old) were selected for participation in this qualitative inquiry. Participants engaged in a specially designed capoeira dance program led by trained instructors and volunteers in a metropolitan area in Turkey. The primary sources of data were semi-structured participant interviews completed after the conclusion of the program. Data were analyzed using a six-step thematic approach and recurrent themes were presented as findings. The authors constructed three themes in the data: (a) “capoeira makes me feel like I’m flying”: fun and freedom learning capoeira; (b) “I’ve never had this kind of close relationship with somebody”: relationships in capoeira training; and (c) “I’m a blind dancer. I did it, right? ”: learning capoeira through sound and touch. Together, these findings indicate that dance programs such as capoeira can provide an opportunity for social connection, enjoyment, and physical activity for youth with visual impairments.
Determining the in situ concrete strength of existing structures for assessing their structural safety

EN 13791 applies when assessing the in situ compressive strength of structures and precast concrete components. According to the code itself, it may be adopted when doubt arises about the compressive strength of a concrete. For assessing the structural safety of existing structures, however, the method given in EN 13791 does not seem to be applicable and may lead to an unsafe approach for determining the characteristic concrete strength. This paper presents an alternative method for determining the characteristic concrete strength from cylinders obtained in situ. The method proposed is based on EN 1990 (Eurocode basis of design) and the corresponding Annex D. The method according to EN 13791 is outlined in this article. Moreover, the practical implementation of the method in accordance with clause 5.2 of EN 1990 is explained and an example is given. Finally, both methods are compared with each other. It is demonstrated that EN 13791 does not apply to safety assessments of existing concrete structures and the use of this code may lead to unsafe situations.
Importance of color stability of the esthetic restoration materials

Color stability has a vital role in several factors. Including the cosmetic appearance, confidence while smiling, and facial emotions, and in some patients, it denoted healthy and vital dental health. Dental discoloration denotes the lack of dental care. This varies from excessive use of external artificial coloration materials such as coffee, tea, and fizzy drinks. Also, in some cases, the dental discoloration is due to internal pathological conditions or due to medical treatments usage. Radiation has been remarked as one of the causes that cause dental discoloration. In addition to that, chemotherapy was also associated with dental discoloration. Some medications, such as tetracycline and antihistamines, were linked to dental discoloration. The literature discussed in-vitro experiments for the substances affecting the teeth' color status. Coffee was the most significant cause for dental discoloration, either human use (in-vivo) or laboratory experiments (in-vitro). The sociodemographic status was linked to the variance of dental discoloration. Future recommendations are concerned about the public health sector. The WHO should offer comprehensive dental care for all people all over the world, and not exclusive for specific socioeconomic areas. Practical plans for screening dental pathologies should be investigated and for systematic pathologies that might be associated with dental issues.
Evaluation of directivity and gain for time‐modulated linear antenna arrays

In this paper, the directivity and gain of several types of time‐modulated linear antenna arrays are obtained. Three types of array elements are considered: arrays with isotropic elements, parallel short dipoles, and collinear short dipoles. Curves of directivity as functions of inter‐element spacing and sidelobe levels (SLLs) are presented. A comparison between the computed and measured gains of a time‐modulated printed dipole linear array shows reasonable agreement. © 2004 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 42: 167–171, 2004; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/mop.20241
Characterization and modelling of carrier distribution and gate capacitance in MOS structure inversion layer

Based on the carrier distribution in three-dimensional semi-classical and twodimensional quantum mechanical cases, the concept of surface layer effective density-of-states (SLEDOS) is proposed. Then a simplified method of calculating the band bending and subband energies is employed to investigate quantum mechanical effects (QMEs) in MOS structure inversion layer. The method is unique compared with published methods in its reversed nature of the iteration procedure. It has high efficiency and good convergence characteristics and gives satisfactorily coincident results with rigorous but more complicated selfconsistent calculations. The method is applicable in both quantum mechanical and semi-classical cases. The subband occupation of inversion layer carrier and the two-dimensional density-of-states in semi-classical and quantum mechanical cases are then calculated. QMEs on inversion layer carrier density and surface potential are analysed on the basis of the method. Gate capacitance in the MOS structure inversion region is formulated for both quantum mechanical and semiclassical cases, and QMEs on gate capacitance are analysed.
PRODUÇÃO DE PAINEL COMPENSADO ESTRUTURAL DE Eucalyptus grandis E Eucalyptus dunnii

This research was developed with the objective to evaluate the utilization of E. grandis and E. dunnii veneer for production of structural plywood. The experimental panels were manufactured using different formulations of phenol-formaldehyde adhesive. The results showed that the different adhesive formulation did not affect the glue line strength. Plywood manufactured from E. grandis presented greater glue line strength values than those from E. dunnii. The MOR values for of E. grandis and E. dunnii were statistically equal. The results indicate that both species have potential for production of structural plywood.
Explanation of "service quality-satisfaction-loyalty" process model in Private and Public Indoor Pools in Alborz Province

Purpose: Identifying and predicting customers’ demands is a necessary issue for production and service providing organization to achieve competitive advantage and market sectioning. Customer is regarded as the key factor for fortifying, incoming and survival of organizations. Orientation of all goals, strategies and resources resides in attraction and retention of the customers. The purpose of the present study was to describe the model of “service quality- satisfaction- loyalty” process in private and public indoor pools of Alborz province. Methodology: considering the goal, the present study is an applied investigation; regarding methodology, it is a descriptive-correlation study; and concerning data collection trend, it is a field study conducted by means of questionnaire. Statistical population includes all customers of forty private and public indoor pools in Alborz province, among whom 357 individuals were selected as sample based on sample size estimation (Cochran formula). Data were collected using standard questionnaires of service quality and satisfaction (Liu, 2008) and customers’ loyalty (Alan, 1990). Validity of the questionnaires was confirmed by ten sport management professors and the reliability was calculated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient as 0.91 for service quality, 0.92 for satisfaction and 0.82 for loyalty. Data were analyzed by Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Pearson correlation coefficient, multiple regression and conformational factor analysis. Results: results obtained in this study indicated that there is a positive and significant relationship between service quality and customers’ loyalty and satisfaction. Among various components of service quality, trust had the highest influence on customers’ satisfaction and willing to attend; while empathy and tangibility had the lowest impact on customers’ satisfaction and willing to attend. Among satisfaction components, satisfaction of equipment had the highest and satisfaction of comfort had the lowest influence on customers’ willing to attend. Results of conformational factor analysis showed that the model had a good and acceptable fitness.Conclusion: based on the results, both service quality and satisfaction have increasing influence on loyalty (customers’ willing to attend). In general, all the relationships among the studied variables are significant and the model proposed in this investigation is an appropriate model which is in good agreement with empirical data.
THE PREVALENCE OF STUNTING, POVERTY, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN INDONESIA: A PANEL DATA DYNAMIC CAUSALITY ANALYSIS

In recent years, policy discussions and debates have emphasised the efficiency of development policies to translate economic growth into sustainable economic development. One of the main aspects in this regard is achieving improvement in child nutrition through economic development. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of literature that empirically verifies the causality between stunting, poverty, and economic growth in 34 provinces in Indonesia using Klassen’s typology analysis and Panel VECM. This study indicates that the prevalence of stunting has a direct causality towards poverty and economic growth in the long-term by 0.02%. Handling high the prevalence of stunting needs to be focused on in all provinces in Indonesia. Poverty directly affects the stunting prevalence and economic growth in the long-term by 0.06%. The percentage of the population, poverty outside Java, including Nusa Tenggara, Moluccas, and Papua, is also higher than in Java. Therefore, efforts to tackle poverty should be more focused on these areas. Economic growth has a direct causality to the prevalence of stunting and poverty by 0.57%. It proves that the country’s economic growth is accompanied by socioeconomic development and improving the poor’s livelihoods and welfare. Can also recommend specific nutrition and sensitive nutrition interventions to impact the massive reduction of stunting in Indonesia.Keywords: Stunting, Poverty, Economic Growth, IndonesiaJEL: I10; I18; I32; O10; O15; P36
Single image super-resolution reconstruction of remotely sensed images using MRF-2D phase congruency model

Abstract. Recently, the deep learning (DL)-based solution for single image super-resolution reconstruction has been extensively used. Though these methods have shown exceptional results, the computational requirement is very high and requires high-end graphic processors. Motivated to establish an efficient method without such requirement, we propose a modified Markov random field (MRF) model and two-dimensional (2D) phase congruency-based single-image super-resolution reconstruction method for remote sensing images. The 2D phase congruency-based feature extraction method is used to compute features such as edge and texture maps to achieve higher accuracy in finding similar example patches in feature space. To address an essential aspect of successful texture reconstruction, we have incorporated a texture prior for the computation of joint probability in our work. Image Euclidean distance (Ieuc) is integrated to achieve higher accuracy in finding the similarity between image patches in feature space and modeling compatibility functions. The experimental results demonstrate that the results of the proposed method are at par with the DL-based methods and outperform other state-of-the-art methods in perceptual quality as well as peak signal-to-noise ratio and structural similarity index parameters. Moreover, it shows significant improvement in the texture regions while reconstructing sharper edges for ×4 upscaling.
Proteomic Analysis Identifies FNDC1, A1BG, and Antigen Processing Proteins Associated with Tumor Heterogeneity and Malignancy in a Canine Model of Breast Cancer

Simple Summary Comparative oncology is centered around the study of naturally occurring tumors in animals as a parallel and complementary model for human cancer research. Canine mammary tumors pose as excellent models since they share similarities in their spontaneous nature, histological subtypes, genetic background, and clinical course, which would be impossible to reproduce in murine models. Our study aimed to investigate cancer heterogeneity in primary tumors and metastasis, by applying bottom-up proteomics and mass spectrometry imaging to identify potential disease-state markers. We have demonstrated that the malignant phenotype may have arisen as a consequence of alterations in the expression of proteins involved in immune evasion facilitating metastatic events. To our knowledge, this is the first study to use mass spectrometry imaging in a dog model of breast cancer, that have demonstrated that poorly described proteins might play important roles in cancer spreading and should be further validated as potential early-stage tumor biomarkers. Abstract New insights into the underlying biological processes of breast cancer are needed for the development of improved markers and treatments. The complex nature of mammary cancer in dogs makes it a great model to study cancer biology since they present a high degree of tumor heterogeneity. In search of disease-state biomarkers candidates, we applied proteomic mass spectrometry imaging in order to simultaneously detect histopathological and molecular alterations whilst preserving morphological integrity, comparing peptide expression between intratumor populations in distinct levels of differentiation. Peptides assigned to FNDC1, A1BG, and double-matching keratins 18 and 19 presented a higher intensity in poorly differentiated regions. In contrast, we observed a lower intensity of peptides matching calnexin, PDIA3, and HSPA5 in poorly differentiated cells, which enriched for protein folding in the endoplasmic reticulum and antigen processing, assembly, and loading of class I MHC. Over-representation of collagen metabolism, coagulation cascade, extracellular matrix components, cadherin-binding and cell adhesion pathways also distinguished cell populations. Finally, an independent validation showed FNDC1, A1BG, PDIA3, HSPA5, and calnexin as significant prognostic markers for human breast cancer patients. Thus, through a spatially correlated characterization of spontaneous carcinomas, we described key proteins which can be further validated as potential prognostic biomarkers.