Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Do challenge and threat evaluations predict netball performance and selection at trials in youth netball players?

In the current paper, we investigated the extent to which challenge and threat evaluations predicted the trials performance of youth netball players. This paper compared two theoretical frameworks, the Theory of Challenge and Threat States in Athletes (TCTSA) and the BioPsychoSocial Model (BPSM) of Challenge and Threat, in their prediction of trials performance. A field-based cross-sectional design was adopted, including self-report psychometric, and observational performance, data. Data were collected prior to the participants’ trials performance. Youth female netball athletes (n = 92, Mage = 13.26 years, SD = 1.55) completed psychometrics concerning challenge and threat evaluations and emotions, in relation to upcoming trials performance. Performance was rated by 10 independent club coaches. Binary logistic and linear regression analyses revealed that BPSM derived resource evaluations (general self-confidence, general perception of positive challenge, positive disposition) were related to trials performance, whilst TCTSA-derived resource evaluations (self-efficacy, perceived control, goal orientation) were not. Also, a greater perceived ability to cope with demands was positively related to trial outcome. The strongest and most consistent predictor of performance was number of previous trials. The greater number of previously attended trials, the better the participants performed in trials. The findings reveal the importance of BPSM-derived resource evaluations and the perceived ability to cope with demands in the prediction of performance outcomes, over and above the TCTSA-derived resource evaluations. The findings also have important implications for sports teams, athletes, and coaches, who should strive to maximise perceptions of resources and coping abilities in the face of pressure situations, such as trials.
Processing/structure/property relationship of multi‐scaled PCL and PCL–HA composite scaffolds prepared via gas foaming and NaCl reverse templating

In this study, we investigated the processing/structure/property relationship of multi‐scaled porous biodegradable scaffolds prepared by combining the gas foaming and NaCl reverse templating techniques. Poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL), hydroxyapatite (HA) nano‐particles and NaCl micro‐particles were melt‐mixed by selecting different compositions and subsequently gas foamed by a pressure‐quench method. The NaCl micro‐particles were finally removed from the foamed systems in order to allow for the achievement of the multi‐scaled scaffold pore structure. The control of the micro‐structural properties of the scaffolds was obtained by the optimal combination of the NaCl templating concentration and the composition of the CO2–N2 mixture as the blowing agent. In particular, these parameters were accurately selected to allow for the fabrication of PCL and PCL–HA composite scaffolds with multi‐scaled open pore structures. Finally, the biocompatibility of the scaffolds has been assessed by cultivating pre‐osteoblast MG63 cells in vitro, thus demonstrating their potential applications for bone regeneration. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2011; 108:963–976. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Thermobarometry in a migmatitic terrane, northern Front Range, Colorado

Thermobarometric techniques were applied to migmatized rocks from the Cache La Poudre River Canyon. The dominant pelitic assemblage is grt-bt-sil-qz-pl-kfs; stromatic migmatites are abundant. The area was sampled for grt-bearing pelites and amphibolites suitable for grt-bt or grt-hb thermometry and grt-sil-pl-qz or gt-hb-pl-qz barometry. In these texturally complex rocks, garnets exhibit varying degrees of resorption with embayed edges and highly irregular crystal outlines. Garnet compositional maps show complex retrograde zoning with distinct Mn-enriched rims. Analytical points near the rims but inside the retrograde Mn-enriched zone represent compositions as close as possible to those formed at peak conditions, based on the premise that resorption of garnet during retrogression produces rims which are enriched in Mn and Fe. Compositional maps and detailed traverses were used to interpret prograde and retrograde zoning in each garnet to choose points most representative of the peak composition. The authors P-T calculations used these garnet points with matrix bt, hb and pl. Thermobarometeric calculations from outcrops in the eastern part of the canyon yield a peak T of 725 [+-] 50 C and a peak P of 7 [+-] 0.5 kbar. The higher temperature and pressure reported here are consistent with observed phase equilibria and the migmatizedmore » nature of the area, and reflect the complicated metamorphic history of the Front Range. Andalusite previously identified in this area is localized in occurrence and retrograde in origin, and is probably related to 1.4 Ga granitic plutonism or to an episode of post-peak deformation; cordierite is typically associated with andalusite in this area (Abbott, 1970). Thus far, neither cordierite nor andalusite has been observed in any of their samples from the Poudre canyon, providing evidence for higher peak P. Therefore, peak metamorphism occurred at about 7 kbar; retrograde metamorphism occurred at lower P during decompression. « less
Price and Volume Effects Associated with Changes in the Danish Blue-Chip Index: The KFX Index

Kryzanowski, Beni Lauterbach, Randall Morck, Michael Møller, Henrik Nordestgaard, Claus Parum, Torben Voetmann, and in particular two anonymous referees. The author would also like to thank the participants in the International Stock Market Seminar, the finance seminar at Copenhagen Business School, the Centre for Analytical Finance seminar, the EFMA, the FMA-European, and the MFS 2002 conferences.
Inflation Targeting under Imperfect Knowledge *

A central tenet of inflation targeting is that establishing and maintaining well-anchored inflation expectations are essential. Well-anchored expectations enable inflationtargeting central banks to achieve greater stability of output and employment in the short run, while ensuring price stability in the long run. Three elements of inflation targeting have been critically important for the successful implementation of this framework.1 First and foremost is the announcement of an explicit quantitative inflation target and the acknowledgment that low, stable inflation is the primary objective and responsibility of the central bank. Second is the clear communication of the central bank’s policy strategy and the rationale for its decisions, which enhances the predictability of the central bank’s actions and its accountability to the public. Third is a forward-looking policy orientation, characterized by the vigilant monitoring of inflation expectations at both short-term and longer-term horizons. Together, these elements provide a focal point for inflation, facilitate the formation of the public’s inflation expectations, and provide guidance on actions that may be needed to foster price stability. Inflation Targeting under Imperfect Knowledge*
Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery AJTES Official Publication of the Albanian Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery -ASTES Chairman of the editorial board:

Background. the prevalence of hip fractures is steadily increasing, as the population ages. these fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Most of these fractures are treated surgically. Factors related to surgical intervention can play a significant role in the outcome. this study examines the association of in-hospital mortality with the timing of surgery, sex, and age of patients treated surgically due to a hip fracture at clinical Hospital shtip in a 2-year long period. Material and Methods. A total of 348 patients admitted with a diagnosis of hip fracture who were treated surgically were identified. Data about sex and age were collected. the outcome was assessed for groups treated within 24, 48, 72, and more than 72 hours after admission. Descriptive statistical methods, chi-square test, t-test for independent samples, and odds ratio with 95% confidence interval (ci) were used in statistical analysis. Results. the delay of surgical treatment beyond 24 hours did not increase the risk of death (Or=0.65, 95%ci=0.23-1.73). Delays beyond 48h and 72h increased the risk of death progressively (Or=1.17, 95%ci=0.50-2.75, and Or=1.65, 95%ci=0.69-3.95 respectively). Mortality was significantly higher in the 76-85-years age group. Conclusions. association between surgical delay and in-hospital mortality in hip fracture patients is disputed. confounding factors such as age, sex, comorbidities, and type of treatment determine the outcome. Patients with hip fractures, without any additional disease, should be operated on as soon as possible after admission to the hospital. Delay beyond 48 hours may increase the risk for in-hospital mortality.
Prediction of the mechanical behavior of irradiated Reactor Pressure Vessel steels: multiscale modeling of crystal plasticity

In this paper, we present a set of equations capitalizing the multiscale modeling of the mechanical behavior of Reactor Pressure Vessel (RPV) steels before and after irradiation. The equations capture the temperature and strain rate sensitivity in addition to the contributions of microstructure features peculiar to RPV steels, such as carbides, initial dislocation network and the Hall-Petch grain size sensitivity. Dislocations are assumed to move on the {110} and {112} crystallographic planes and a simplified interaction matrix is proposed. The predicted yield stress is found in close agreement with a large number of experimental results over a large temperature range. Finally, contribution of radiation defects is accounted for using atomistic and dislocation dynamics results, revealing the effect of the solute cluster size and density on the mechanical behavior. Results are discussed and compared with an experimental database on neutron-irradiated RPV steels.
Perinatal trends and birth outcomes of Syrian refugee and turkish women

Aim: The impact of migration on health is far-reaching, making migrant populations particularly vulnerable, fueling health inequalities and resulting in serious implications for global health. The aim of our study to assess antenatal care, pregnancy and neonatal outcomes of Syrian refugee women in Turkiye. Material and Methods: Syrian and Turkish pregnants who delivered between 2013-2019 were recruited and categorized into groups according to maternal age at delivery. First trimester combined test, second trimester triple test, preterm delivery, maternal anemia; neonatal stillbirth, APGAR scores, birth weight and breastfeeding status were assessed. Results: 4992 Syrian and 6846 Turkish pregnants were included. Maternal anemia was higher in Turkish patients in 20-34 and ≥35 groups. First trimester combined test, APGAR scores and birth weights were lower in Syrian women. Preterm rates higher in Turkish patients in only 20-34 age group. Second-trimester triplet tests were only higher in Turkish women in ≥35 age group. Low birth weight was higher in younger Syrian patients. Satisfying breastfeeding results were found in Syrian women. Conclusion: Our study stated that Syrian women are at risk of low birth weight in adolescent and 20-34 age groups and low rates in first trimester combined test in all age groups. However decreased risk of pregnancy complications such as maternal anemia, preterm delivery, cesarean delivery and satisfying breastfeeding results were found in Syrian patients.
Assessment of microbial quality of raw cow’s milk and antimicrobial susceptibility of selected milk-borne bacteria in Kilosa and Mvomero districts, Tanzania

Milk is an important source of nutrients to human and animals, but due to its high water activity and nutritional value it serves as an excellent medium for growth of many kind of microorganisms under suitable conditions. The present cross sectional study was conducted to assess microbial quality of raw cow milk and to determine antimicrobial susceptibility of the selected common milk-borne bacteria in Kilosa and Mvomero districts, Morogoro region. A total of 56 respondents were interviewed and subsequently, milk samples were collected for laboratory analysis including microbial quality assessment and antimicrobial susceptibility tests. Results showed that, majority of smallscale livestock keepers were males with no formal education, managing their cattle in dirty environments, practicing extensive grazing system on communal grazing area and treat sick animals themselves. Common antimicrobial agents used were antibiotics. Several factors were observed to predispose milk to microbial contamination. Furthermore, results indicated that 33.9% of respondents consume milk from animals that are under medication, 94.6% of them did not adhere to withdrawal periods, 76.8% of respondents consume raw milk while 78.6% consume milk products made from raw milk. Generally, 85.7% of milk samples had significantly (P < 0.05) higher total bacterial count than the recommended level of 2.0 x 10 6 cfu/ml by EAC standards. Isolated bacteria included Listeria spp. , Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp. , Pseudomonous aeruginosa and Proteus spp. All isolates were resistant to ampicillin but susceptible to gentamycin, and 91.2% of isolates showed multi-drug resistant to more than two antibiotic drugs. This study concludes that the quality of raw cow milk was poor; unhygienic practices and poor animal husbandry at farm level predispose farmers, consumers and the public to risk of contracting milk-borne infections and associated bacterial resistances. It is recommended that veterinarians, extension officers and all stakeholders should play their roles in order to ensure safe quality milk delivery to consumers.
Working Paper WP / 19 / 028 Tourism and insecurity in the world

The study assesses the role of forces of law and order in modulating the insecurity-tourism nexus in 163 countries for the period 2010 to 2015. Policy syndromes or insecurity dynamics include: violent crime, access to weapons, political instability and perception of criminality while the policy variables of forces of law and order are captured with “security officers & police” and “armed service personnel”. The empirical evidence is based on Negative Binomial regressions. The findings show that the policy variables can be effectively used to crowd-out the negative incidence of policy syndromes on tourist arrivals. The results are contingent on net effects (from conditional and unconditional effects), insecurity dynamics and thresholds. A threshold is an inflexion point at which the unfavorable unconditional effect from a policy syndrome of insecurity on tourist arrivals is completely neutralized by policy variables of forces of law and order. Policy implications are discussed. JEL Classification: D74; Z32; Z38
Organization and Structure of Clouds and Precipitation on the Mesoscale and Microscale in Cyclonic Storms (Paper 8R0764)

Our current understanding of the organization and structure of clouds and precipitation in extra-tropical cyclonic storms is reviewed. The regions of relatively heavy precipitation are organized into large mesoscale (∼ 10³–104 km²) rainbands which are classified into five types: warm-frontal, warm-sector, cold-frontal (wide and narrow), prefrontal cold-surge, and postfrontal bands. The rainbands themselves are composed of smaller mesoscale areas (∼ 10–10² km²) or ‘cores’ of precipitation. In some of the rainbands the precipitation cores often originate in higher-level generating cells, probably produced by the lifting of potentially unstable air. The generating cells provide ‘seed’ ice crystals, which grow by aggregation and riming as they fall through lower cloud layers produced by large mesoscale or synoptic scale lifting of the air. In these cases the rainbands move with the velocity of the upper-level winds at the levels of the generating cells and therefore tend to move through the cyclonic storm. Other rainbands have their origins in lower-level convection. For example, narrow cold-frontal bands are fed by moisture from a low-level, southerly jet of air which the cold front progressively overtakes. The narrow cold-frontal band is therefore anchored to the cold front. Appreciable precipitation on the mesoscale in cyclonic storms is invariably associated with high concentrations (∼ 1–100 1−1) of ice particles. Small hills may play an important role in triggering or enhancing mesoscale rainbands in cyclonic storms in regions where the air is unstable. The precipitation over and downwind of large mountain barriers, on the other hand, may be disrupted because the orography interferes with the low-level, southerly flow of air which provides the front with its principal source of moisture.
UvA-DARE (Digital Academic Repository) Weaknesses in executive functioning predict the initiating of adolescents’ alcohol use

Recently, it has been suggested that impairments in executive functioning might be risk factors for the onset of alcohol use rather than a result of heavy alcohol use. In the present study, we examined whether two aspects of executive functioning, working memory and response inhibition, predicted the ﬁrst alcoholic drink and ﬁrst binge drinking episode in young adolescents using discrete survival analyses. Adolescents were selected from several Dutch secondary schools including both mainstream and special education (externalizing behavioral problems). Participants were 534 adolescents between 12 and 14 years at baseline. Executive functioning and alcohol use were assessed four times over a period of two years. Working memory uniquely predicted the onset of ﬁrst drink ( p = .01) and ﬁrst binge drinking episode ( p = .04) while response inhibition only uniquely predicted the initiating of the ﬁrst drink ( p = .01). These results suggest that the association of executive functioning and alcohol consumption found in former studies cannot simply be interpreted as an effect of alcohol consumption, as weaknesses in executive functioning, found in alcohol naïve adolescents, predict the initiating of (binge) drinking. Though, prolonged and heavy alcohol use might further weaken already existing deﬁciencies. © 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
S7A:4 Reduction of systemic lupus flares by atacicept in a randomised, placebo-controlled, phase iib study (address ii) and its extension study

Purpose Atacicept targets the B-cell stimulating factors, BLyS and APRIL, and has shown evidence of clinical response in patients with SLE. The 24 week Phase II ADDRESS II (NCT01972568) Study and its long-term extension (LTE; NCT02070978) provided data on disease activity with up to 48 weeks of atacicept treatment. Methods In ADDRESS II, patients were randomised (1:1:1) to receive weekly atacicept (75 or 150 mg SC injection) or placebo (PBO) for 24 weeks. Those who completed treatment were eligible to enter the LTE, to either continue on the same atacicept dose (atacicept groups), or switch from PBO to atacicept 150 mg (PBO/150 mg). The SLE flare analysis from both studies are reported here. Results The ITT population of ADDRESS II included 306 patients; 158 of whom met the predefined high disease activity (HDA) criterion (SLEDAI-2K≥10 at Screening). Of the 262 patients who completed the ADDRESS II, 253 entered the LTE. At 24 weeks in the PBO-controlled trial, cumulative incidence of severe flare was significantly reduced with atacicept 75 mg vs PBO by BILAG A (HR 0.24; p=0.0186), and with atacicept 150 mg vs PBO by SFI (HR 0.18; p=0.002). There was no difference in moderate-to-severe flare by BILAG A/2B. In the HDA subpopulation, incidence of severe flare at 24 weeks was significantly reduced with both atacicept doses vs PBO by BILAG A (75 mg HR 0.08, p=0.002; 150 mg HR 0.32, p=0.038) and SFI (75 mg HR 0.33, p=0.029; 150 mg HR 0.19, p=0.004). Incidence of moderate-to-severe flare by BILAG A/2B was significantly reduced with atacicept 150 mg vs PBO (HR 0.34, p=0.032). At 48 weeks, risk of severe flare by SFI was significantly lower with atacicept 150 mg vs the PBO/150 mg in both the ITT and HDA populations (figure 1); significant flare reductions were seen with atacicept 75 mg by BILAG A, and with both atacicept doses by BILAG A/2B vs PBO/150 mg, in the HDA subpopulation. Conclusions In this 24 week, double-blind, PBO-controlled trial, atacicept treatment was associated with significant flare reductions compared with PBO. Rates of flare continued to be low in atacicept-treated patients between weeks 24–48. Most flares occurred in HDA patients in the PBO group.Abstract S7A:4 Figure 1
The nature of nurture: Widespread covariation of early environmental 1 exposures and trait-associated polygenic variation

Although gene-environment correlation is recognized and investigated by family studies and recently by SNP-heritability studies, the possibility that genetic effects on traits capture environmental risk factors or protective factors has been neglected by 25 polygenic prediction models. We investigated covariation between trait-associated 26 polygenic variation identified by genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and 27 specific environmental exposures, controlling for overall genetic relatedness using a 28 genomic-relatedness-matrix restricted maximum-likelihood model. In a UK- 29 representative sample (N=6,710), we find widespread covariation between offspring 30 trait-associated polygenic variation and parental behavior and characteristics 31 relevant to children’s developmental outcomes – independently of population 32 stratification. For instance, offspring genetic risk for schizophrenia was associated 33 with paternal age (R 2 =0.002; P=1e-04), and offspring education-associated variation 34 was associated with variance in breastfeeding (R 2 =0.021; P=7e-30), maternal 35 smoking during pregnancy (R 2 =0.008; P=5e-13), parental smacking (R 2 =0.01; P=4e- 36 15), household income (R 2 =0.032; P=1e-22), watching television (R 2 =0.034; P=5e- 37 47), and maternal education (R 2 =0.065; P=3e-96). Education-associated polygenic 38 variation also captured covariation between environmental exposures and children’s 39 inattention/hyperactivity, conduct problems, and educational achievement. The 40 finding that genetic variation identified by trait GWAS partially captures 41 environmental risk factors or protective factors has direct implications for risk 42 prediction models and the interpretation of GWAS findings.
De la peur et du géographe à Johannesburg (Afrique du Sud). Retour sur des expériences de terrain et propositions pour une géographie des émotions

A partir d’experiences de terrain menees a Johannesburg (Afrique du Sud) depuis 2009, je me propose de reflechir a la place des emotions, et notamment de la peur – emotion particulierement pregnante dans le cas johannesburgeois –, dans les savoir-faire et les savoirs geographiques. Domaine encore relativement peu explore en geographie francaise, je m’interrogerai sur les causes de ce manque de consideration en envisageant les resistances et reticences des geographes francais quant a l’etude de la peur en particulier, et des emotions en general. Je proposerai ensuite quelques pistes, notamment methodologiques, en vue d’une meilleure prise en compte de ces questions en geographie.
Haj\lasz-Sobolev Imbedding and Extension

The author establishes some geometric criteria for a Haj\lasz-Sobolev $\dot M^{s,\,p}_\ball$-extension (resp. $\dot M^{s,\,p}_\ball$-imbedding) domain of ${\mathbb R}^n$ with $n\ge2$, $s\in(0,\,1]$ and $p\in[n/s,\,\infty]$ (resp. $p\in(n/s,\,\infty]$). In particular, the author proves that a bounded finitely connected planar domain $\boz$ is a weak $\alpha$-cigar domain with $\alpha\in(0,\,1)$ if and only if $\dot F^s_{p,\,\infty}({\mathbb R}^2)|_\boz=\dot M^{s,\,p}_\ball(\boz)$ for some/all $s\in[\alpha,\,1)$ and $p=(2-\az)/(s-\alpha)$, where $\dot F^s_{p,\,\infty}({\mathbb R}^2)|_\boz$ denotes the restriction of the Triebel-Lizorkin space $\dot F^s_{p,\,\infty}({\mathbb R}^2) $ on $\boz$.