Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Assessing Family Outcomes Over Time: Longitudinal Measurement Invariance of the Family Outcomes Survey–Revised

The Family Outcomes Survey–Revised (FOS-R) measures family outcomes of services for young children with disabilities or developmental delays, and it can be used to investigate change in outcome achievement over time. To confirm the validity of FOS-R change scores, it must be established that the FOS-R measures the same construct over time; if so, score changes can be attributed to family outcome achievement. However, if not, interpretation of change scores may be misleading. Caregivers (N = 349) of Singaporean children with developmental delays receiving early intervention services completed the FOS-R Part A twice, approximately 1 year apart. Factor analysis was used to confirm the structure of the FOS-R Part A and to assess whether the scale measures the same thing across time (i.e., longitudinal measurement invariance). Results provided support for partial longitudinal measurement invariance, indicating that change scores on this scale can be validly interpreted with certain caveats.
New information from an old discovery: Geological analysis of a stone adze found on Pohnpei, Micronesia

Abstract Geological analysis was conducted on a stone adze, which was accidentally dug up from an intertidal dredging site on a reef flat in Pohnpei Island, Micronesia in the 1980s. Detailed geological observations identified the material as metamorphic rock (schist), not basalt as originally reported. This result places its source in the continental rocks of Island Melanesia, most probably New Guinea. The location where it was recovered suggests an age that may well go back to when the island was first settled in the early centuries AD. The eastern Micronesian homeland is often thought to be eastern Melanesia based on linguistic and archaeological evidence. The adze, which may have functioned as a prestige good, was possibly brought from their homeland by early settlers or their immediate successors, or imported from New Guinea by them, suggesting that they still had interaction with the Lapita homeland region even after the decline of Lapita long-distance communications. This is the first artifact found at an early settlement site in Micronesia that is documented to be imported from Melanesia and sheds light on a possible early eastern Micronesian settlers’ interaction system.
Differential Abundance of Mitochondrial Proteome Influences the Color Stability of Beef Longissimus Lumborum and Psoas Major Muscles

Mitochondrial functionality affects muscle-specific beef color stability. Nonetheless, the relationship between mitochondrial proteome and muscle-specific beef color stability is yet to be examined. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to differentiate the proteomes of mitochondria from beef longissimus lumborum (LL; color-stable muscle) and psoas major (PM; color-labile muscle) steaks during retail display. LL and PM muscles from 7 beef carcasses (USDA Choice; 48 h postmortem) were fabricated into 1.92-cm-thick steaks and were aerobically packaged and retail displayed for 6 d. Mitochondria were isolated on day 3 and 6, whereas instrumental color and biochemical attributes were evaluated on day 0, 3, and 6. Mitochondrial proteome was analyzed employing two-dimensional electrophoresis. The protein spots exhibiting 1.5-fold or more intensity differences (P < 0.05) between the muscles and display days were subjected to tryptic digestion and identified by tandem mass spectrometry. Whereas color stability decreased in both muscles during retail display, LL steaks demonstrated greater (P < 0.05) color stability during display than their PM counterparts. Mitochondria could not be isolated from PM steaks on day 6 because of extensive degradation. Seven proteins were differentially abundant ( P < 0.05) in LL and PM on day 3 of display. In LL steaks, 7 proteins were more abundant (P < 0.05) on day 3 than on day 6 of retail display. The differentially abundant proteins were enzymes, binding proteins, and proteins involved in biosynthesis. These results indicated that differential abundance of mitochondrial proteome could also contribute to the variations in color stability of beef LL and PM muscles during retail display.
A simple approximation for the bivariate normal integral

Abstract A simple approximation for the bivariate normal cumulative distribution function based on the error function is derived. We compare the accuracy of our approximation with those of several existing approximation methods and the command in MATLAB. Our approximation performs quite well in the central portion and extreme tails of the distribution. We also apply the proposed method to evaluate the likelihood function of the binary endogenous regressor probit (BERP) model. The simulations indicate that the numerical stability and the accuracy of the proposed approach is promising when conducting the maximum likelihood estimation of the BERP model.
CONDUCTION VELOCITY AND DIAMETER OF NERVE FIBERS

Previous studies of the relationship between the size of nerve fibers and . the velocity of conduction of impulses have resulted in the bringing forward of three formulations: 1. v = kD (Gasser and Erlanger, 1927; Gasser, 1934) 2. v = kD2 (Blair and Erlanger, 1933) 3. v = kD0s5 (Pumphrey and Young, 1938) At the time at which the present studies were started only the first two proposals had been made, and it was hoped that by the utilization of an experimental method different from those used for the measurements that constitute the basis of the original derivation, new evidence would be acquired which would throw the balance toward one or the other of the two formulas. The method employed depends upon the generally accepted assumption that in any given nerve the largest fiber conducts at the highest velocity. The procedure in accord with the method is to select nerves with different maximal velocities, measure the velocities, and then prepare histological sections of the nerve in which measurements of the diameter of the largest fiber can be made. A similar method was used by Pumphrey and Young for the small fibers in their nerves. The velocities in the large axons were determined individually and the diameters were measured directly in the fresh state. Squid nerves were used exclusively in their experiments, and this fact must be kept in mind when their data are compared with the data to be presented later, all of which were obtained from medullated vertebrate nerve. METHOD. In order to obtain valid velocity readings it is essential that the fibers be in the best possible condition. Precaution is especially necessary when small fibers are concerned, as they are more susceptible to injury than large fibers, and if injured they acquire a velocity rating that is too low. The method is a favorable one from the standpoint of the conservation of fibers, as dissection is limited to freeing the nerves of adherent fascia, and it is not necessary to use small strands. Excised nerves of the cat were mounted on silver-silver chloride electrodes in a moist
Toward a Systematic Evaluation of Warm Conveyor Belts in Numerical Weather Prediction and Climate Models. Part I: Predictor Selection and Logistic Regression Model

The physical and dynamical processes associated with warm conveyor belts (WCBs) importantly affect midlatitude dynamics and are sources of forecast uncertainty. Moreover, WCBs modulate the large-scale extratropical circulation and can communicate and amplify forecast errors. Therefore, it is desirable to assess the representation of WCBs in numerical weather prediction (NWP) models in particular on the medium to subseasonal forecast range. Most often, WCBs are identified as coherent bundles of Lagrangian trajectories that ascend in a time interval of 2 days from the lower to the upper troposphere. Although this Lagrangian approach has advanced the understanding of the involved processes significantly, the calculation of trajectories is computationally expensive and requires NWP data at a high spatial [], vertical [], and temporal resolution []. In this study, we present a statistical framework that derives footprints of WCBs from coarser NWP data that are routinely available. To this end, gridpoint-specific multivariate logistic regression models are developed for the Northern Hemisphere using meteorological parameters from ERA-Interim data as predictors and binary footprints of WCB inflow, ascent, and outflow based on a Lagrangian dataset as predictands. Stepwise forward selection identifies the most important predictors for these three WCB stages. The logistic models are reliable in replicating the climatological frequency of WCBs as well as the footprints of WCBs at instantaneous time steps. The novel framework is a first step toward a systematic evaluation of WCB representation in large datasets such as subseasonal ensemble reforecasts or climate projections.
Kraft Lignin Ethanolysis over Zeolites with Different Acidity and Pore Structures for Aromatics Production

To utilize its rich aromatics, lignin, a high-volume waste and environmental hazard, was depolymerized in supercritical ethanol over various zeolites types with different acidity and pore structures. Targeting at high yield/selectivity of aromatics such as phenols, microporous Beta, Y, and ZSM-5 zeolites were first examined in lignin ethanolysis, followed by zeolites with similar micropore size but different acidity. Further comparisons were made between zeolites with fin-like and worm-like mesoporous structures and their microporous counterparts. Despite depolymerization complexity and diversified ethanolysis products, strong acidity was found effective to cleave both C–O–C and C–C linkages of lignin while mild acidity works mainly in ether bond breakdown. However, when diffusion of gigantic molecules is severe, pore size, particularly mesopores, becomes more decisive on phenol selectivity. These findings provide important guidelines on future selection and design of zeolites with appropriate acidity and pore structure to promote lignin ethanolysis or other hydrocarbon cracking processes.
A Survey of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Formation: Performance, Formation Control, and Communication Capability

Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are submersible underwater vehicles controlled by onboard computers. AUV formation is a cooperative control which focuses on controlling multiple AUVs to move in a group while executing tasks. In contrast to a single AUV, multi-AUV formation represents higher efficiency and better stability for many applications, such as oil and gas industries, hydrographic surveys, and military missions, etc. To achieve better formation, there are several key factors, including AUV performance, formation control, and communication capability. However, most studies in the field of AUV formation mainly focus on formation control methods. We observe that the research of communication capability and AUV performance of multiple AUV formation is still in an early stage. It is beneficial to researchers to present a comprehensive survey of the state of the art of AUV formation research and development. In this paper, we study AUV, formation control, and underwater acoustic communication capability in detail. We propose a classification framework with three dimensions, including AUV performance, formation control, and communication capability. This framework provides a comprehensive classification method for future AUV formation research. It also can be used to compare different methods and help engineers choose suitable formation methods for various applications. Moreover, our survey discusses formation architecture with communication constraints and we identify some common misconceptions and questionable research for formation control related to communication.
Is It Time to Implement Adjuvant Targeted Therapy in EGFR-Mutant Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer?

Surgical resection is potentially curative in the minority of patients with non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Despite surgery, approximately 40% of the patients with early-stage NSCLC experience recurrence within the first year. Cisplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy in stage II or IIIA resected NSCLC is the standard of care based on overall survival (OS) benefit in randomized controlled trials. A subset of patients with resected stage IB NSCLC with high-risk features may also benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy. Postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) in stage IIIA-N2 remains controversial because of conflicting evidence. Most recent data from the LungART study, a phase III randomized clinical trial (RCT) in completely resected stage IIIA N2 NSCLC, suggested no survival benefit of PORT.
Coupling hardening soil model and Ménard pressuremeter tests to predict pile behavior

Abstract This paper presents a simple method to apply the Ménard Pressuremeter Test (PMT) results for the calibration of the soil stiffness due to primary deviatoric loading used in the Hardening Soil (HS) Model. A hyperbolic extension is used to rebuild the PMT pressure-expansion curve at small-strain values. The method was applied to simulate a series of PMT tests using axisymmetric finite element analysis (FEA) and was compared with the conventional HS model calibration using consolidated drained triaxial tests with reasonable accordance. Finally, the method was used in axisymmetric FEA of two static load tests in instrumented piles, performed in different sites. The results indicate good agreement between predicted and measured values of pile load-settlement behavior, average shear stresses at pile shaft and pile base pressure considering usual pile working loads. For highly mobilized piles, the numerical simulations indicated that an increase in soil cohesion was able to match the predictions of pile failure, in order to consider in a simplified way the effects of soil suction and pile execution procedure, which were not simulated herein.
Concepts of power in boundary spanning research: A review and research agenda

Correspondence IsabelCollien,Hochschule fürAngewandteWissenschaftenHamburg, BerlinerTor 5, 20099Hamburg,Germany. Email: collien@zedat.fu-berlin.de Abstract This meta-analytic review of power-sensitive boundary spanning research provides strong evidence that power enables, broadens and limits boundary spanning practices and outcomes. Boundary spanners use power bases to drive innovation and empower others to maintain cross-cultural collaboration, while altering unequal power relations that hinder learning and knowledge-sharing in organizations. The review further points to avenues for future research on power in boundary spanning processes: future boundary spanning studies would profit from strengthening a relational, social-constructivist understanding of power bases. This encompasses accounting for the power bases of all actors involved, expanding the notion of power bases to demographic diversity of gender, race or class, or showing how the relative importance of power bases is constructed within fields. Boundary spanning research would also benefit from expanding postcolonial and poststructuralist perspectives, which provide tools to detect subtle workings of power in boundary spanning processes. Thismay alter theoretical and practical implications, for example when boundary objects associated with transparency and freedommay be presented as limiting boundary spanners’ field of action.
Evaluation of Heavy Metals in Local Chickens sold at Central Markets in Ado-Ekiti, Akure and Owena Towns

Local chickens sold in the central markets of Ado-Ekiti, Akure and Owena were randomly sampled and slaughtered. Lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn) in their blood and selected organs (intestine, heart, liver and gizzard) were isolated using wet digestion and their concentrations determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Apart from the blood of chickens from AdoEkiti and Owena where Pb was not detected, its concentrations in the blood and organs of the chickens obtained from the three towns ranged from 2.00 to 7.33 mg/kg, exceeding the maximum Original research Article Oyebanji et al.; AJOCS, 9(2): 38-44, 2021; Article no.AJOCS. 65250 39 tolerance levels (0.1 mg/kg) in internal organs of poultry birdsset by EU, ANZFA and FAO/WHO. With the exception of intestine of chickens from the three towns, Cd was only detected in the heart, blood and gizzard of chickens from Akure as well as liver and gizzard of chickens from Owena, covering a range of 0.11 to 0.67 mg/kg. The upper limit exceeded the maximum limits (0.5 mg/kg) according to FAO/WHO. Zn was detected in all selected parts of chickens from the three towns ranging 5.67 to 183.17 mg/kg. Its concentrations were within the permissible limit(10-50 mg/kg) by EU and FAO/WHO in certain selected parts of some chickens while it exceededthe permissible limit (150 mg/kg) by ANZFA especially in the liver of chicken from Ado-Ekiti. Some organs and blood of local chickens sold in the central markets at Ado-Ekiti, Akure and Owena may pose health risks.
Treating acne with the tetracycline class of antibiotics: A review

Correspondence Emmy M. Graber, MD, MBA, The Dermatology Institute of Boston, 441 Stuart St #404, Boston, MA 02116, USA. Email: egraber@dermboston.com Abstract Acne, one of the most common dermatologic conditions seen by dermatologists, is frequently treated with oral antibiotics. As such, dermatologists prescribe more antibiotics than any other specialty, the majority of which are of the tetracycline class. This family of antibiotics includes tetracycline, doxycycline, minocycline, and sarecycline. Although linked by a similar mechanism of action, each agent has unique characteristics that should be considered carefully. Sarecycline, recently approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, is a narrow‐spectrum antibiotic and acts primarily on cutaneous bacteria such as Cutibacterium acnes. In contrast, tetracycline, doxycycline, and minocycline are broad‐spectrum antibiotics— indiscriminately inhibiting bacteria in both the skin and gastrointestinal tract. Rising concerns about antibiotic resistance and the need for antibiotic stewardship may make a narrow‐spectrum antibiotic a more attractive therapeutic choice for the acne patient. It is vital that the clinician understand the pros and cons of each tetracycline agent so as to optimally serve our acne population.
A Latent Profile Analysis of Living a Calling, Burnout, Exploitation, and Work–Life Imbalance

Research has predominantly focused on the positive aspects of living a calling (LC), hence more attention needs to be given to its potentially negative aspects. The current study examined profiles of 237 South Korean working adults, defined by individuals’ scores on LC, burnout, exploitation, and work–life imbalance from a person-centered perspective. Then, we examined the role of psychological capital, organizational support, and adequate compensation in predicting profile membership. Lastly, we examined mean differences across class membership in the levels of job satisfaction and work-related psychological and physical symptoms. Latent profile analysis identified three distinct profiles of individuals: the adaptive, average, and maladaptive. Psychological capital, organizational support, and adequate compensation predicted a higher likelihood of membership into the adaptive group, compared to the average group. The adaptive group showed the highest job satisfaction and the lowest work-related psychological symptoms. Implications for calling-related interventions and directions for future research are discussed.
Can i trust you? incorporating supplier trustworthiness into supplier selection criteria

ABSTRACT Supplier selection criteria normally reflect elements of the supplier’s value proposition or the supplier firm itself. These elements ultimately represent a supplier firm’s promise to the buyer firm. While a plethora of decision-making models exist, none focus on the most important question of all: ‘can I trust you? ’. This paper begins with a structured literature review to develop an encompassing taxonomy of supplier selection criteria. The structured literature review supports the claim that supplier trustworthiness is only an implicit consideration in supplier selection criteria. Therefore, the study develops a new conceptual framework to capture supplier trustworthiness as a selection criterion.
Spatial structure and subjective well-being in North-West Europe

ABSTRACT This study examines the relationship between regions’ spatial organization and subjective well-being in North-West Europe. Combining data on life satisfaction with data on the spatial structure of regions, we find that the degree of polycentricism is positively associated and dispersion is negatively associated with life satisfaction. At the same time, the results indicate that in more dispersed regions, people experience more positive effects of polycentric structures than in more centralized regions, while residents of more urbanized polycentric regions report lower levels of life satisfaction compared with residents of less urbanized polycentric regions. Likewise, the findings suggest that urban residents living in polycentric regions are less satisfied compared with their rural counterparts.
Young students’ views on problem solving versus problem posing

For decades, problem solving has been of interest to researchers, and several studies have tried to capture the influence of students’ beliefs, attitudes and emotions towards mathematics and problem solving. However, problem posing as part of problem solving has not been investigated to the same extent. This article focuses on six-year-olds’ views on solving and posing problems. How do the students themselves describe their views on solving and posing problem-solving tasks, and what similarities and differences can be found? An educational design research study was conducted in three classes where the students first solved and then posed problem-solving tasks. Afterwards, the students were interviewed. In these interviews the students expressed positive views towards both solving and posing problem-solving tasks. The students expressed autonomy and challenge as positive when both solving and posing tasks. However, a posed task needed to be solved before being finished. Further, not all students considered problem posing to be a mathematical activity, and a plausible explanation for this is the students’ limited experience of problem posing.