Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Being One of the Gang: A Social Acceptance Approach to Establishing Productive Team Norms

Social acceptance into a sport group is a critical motivating factor for sport participation. Indeed, this drive for in-group acceptance is also a key reason why individuals adhere to normative group behavior, which is sometimes dysfunctional, but often productive. The current theory-topractice article offers a series of suggestions for coaches and practitioners, based on a framework that synthesizes components of the social identity approach (Tajfel & Turner, 1979) with the Waldron and Krane (2005) model. These suggestions are designed to create a sport environment that facilitates social acceptance, and subsequently promote the establishment of, and adherence to, productive team norms. PRODUCTIVE TEAM NORMS
The Effect of Stress on Prosocial Sharing Behavior in Young Adults

Prosocial behavior benefits both an individual and society. Sharing behavior is considered the most altruistic, due to individuals sacrificing time and resources without the expectation of reciprocation. A cost-benefit analysis may incorporate contextual factors influencing sharing behavior; thus, contexts where individuals may be asked to share should be considered. Stress is one contextual factor that has been considered but is understudied related to sharing behavior. Research has indicated stress enhances prosocial behaviors; however, stress may differentially influence prosocial behaviors depending on individual or contextual factors. This study investigated how acute psychological stress, via social rejection, may influence subsequent sharing behavior in young adults. Additionally, it investigated how an individual’s emotional reactivity to stress and understanding of other’s intentions may influence sharing decisions. Forty-six young adults were recruited and assigned to a stress group, where individuals experienced social rejection, or a neutral group. All participants completed computerized sharing tasks. Sharing tasks were binary choices with an anonymous partner who displayed prosocial and selfish intentions towards them. A preference parameter for altruistic acts generated an index for an individual’s prosociality.
Taking risks; making art: experiential processes of community-based,facilitated arts in mental health.

What are the processes involved in the practice of making art, through different disciplines, with people experiencing mental distress? What happens when we take the risk of making art together? Using action research and narrative interviews, this thesis investigates these questions from the perspective of the people making the art: dancers, writers, theatre makers, artists and facilitators. In doing so it seeks to generate a situated knowledge of arts in mental health, detached from existing constructions based upon practitioner research and impact studies, in order to offer ways to reframe understanding of the field. Part 1 of the thesis sets out the theoretical terrain through examining the discourses of mental health and the discourses of the arts in order to unpick the complex interdisciplinary traditions that construct how we research and work with people in the context of arts in mental health. Part 2 explores the processes of participation that emerged from the research, looking closely at the significance of group dynamics and self-agency. Part 3 examines the processes of personal, relational and creative risk-taking in facilitated arts practice and their relevance in a mental health context. Through articulating the concept of ‘facilitated creativity’, this thesis proposes that what is particular about arts practice in relation to mental health is the potential for creative risk-taking, which offers opportunities to practice living in an age of precarity and help us develop as people. Finally, part 4 brings together the different theoretical strands from part 1, weaving ideas from these broad theoretical contexts with the findings in parts 2 and 3, to discuss the potential significance of a situated knowledge of process in arts in mental health.
Immunohistochemical expression of cyclooxygenase-2 and CD44 (stem cell marker) in urinary bladder cancer

Background Bladder cancer is the most common urologic cancer and schistosomiasis is responsible for the high incidence of bladder cancer in Egypt. Inflammation may activate stem cells by prostaglandin E2 production mediated by cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression. Recently, evidence has been accumulating to show that stem cells are involved in inflammation-related carcinogenesis. The cell adhesion molecule CD44 standard (CD44s) has been identified as a cell surface marker associated with cancer stem cell in several types of tumors including urinary bladder cancer. Aim This study aimed to evaluate the expression of COX-2 and stem cell marker CD44s in schistosomal and nonschistosomal bladder tissues obtained from cystitis and cancer patients. Materials and methods Fifty formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded bladder tissues were obtained from four patients with chronic cystitis, 28 patients with transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) (18 schistosomal and 10 nonschistosomal), and 18 patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) (12 schistosomal and six nonschistosomal), and stained by COX-2 and CD44 immunohistochemical markers. Results There was a significant relation between COX-2 expression and schistosomal infection in TCC (P=0.003), whereas there was no significant difference in the immunoexpression of COX-2 in different grades of TCC. There was no significant relation between CD44 immunostaining and schistosomal infection in TCC and SCC, whereas there was significant difference in the immunoexpression of CD44 and different grades of TCC (P=0.041). There was a significant difference in the expression of both COX-2 and CD44 among different grades of SCC (P=0.003 and 0.007, respectively). Conclusion There was a strong association between urinary bladder schistosomiasis infection and increased risks of developing TCC and SCC of the urinary bladder. We found that there was a significant positive association between CD44 (stem cell marker) and COX-2 expression in schistosomal-associated lesions of the urinary bladder (P<0.0001).
Task-Based Language Teaching

Task-based language teaching is an approach which differs from traditional approaches by emphasising the importance of engaging learners' natural abilities for acquiring language incidentally through the performance of tasks that draw learners' attention to form. Drawing on the multiple perspectives and expertise of five leading authorities in the field, this book provides a comprehensive and balanced account of task-based language teaching (TBLT). Split into five sections, the book provides an historical account of the development of TBLT and introduces the key issues facing the area. A number of different theoretical perspectives that have informed TBLT are presented, followed by a discussion on key pedagogic aspects - syllabus design, methodology of a task-based lesson, and task-based assessment. The final sections consider the research that has investigated the effectiveness of TBLT, addresses critiques and suggest directions for future research. Task-based language teaching is now mandated by many educational authorities throughout the world and this book serves as a core source of information for researchers, teachers and students.
Creatine kinase-MB isoenzyme adaptations in stressed human skeletal muscle of marathon runners

The creatine kinase (CK) isoenzyme composition was determined in serial gastrocnemius muscle biopsies obtained from 12 male marathon runners. The mean muscle CK-MB composition significantly increased after chronic exercise (training) from 5.3% (pretraining) to 7.7% (premarathon) as well as after acute exercise (postmarathon) to 10.5% of the total CK activity (P less than 0.05). However, no significant differences in total CK activities were detected. Additionally, mitochondrial CK and CK-BB isoenzymes were present in muscle homogenates. A significant correlation was observed in the increase in mean serum total CK (3,322 U/l) and CK-MB (174 U/l) activities 24 h after the race (r = 0.98, P less than 0.05). These results show that gastrocnemius muscle adapts to long-distance training and racing with increased CK-MB activities and imply that skeletal muscle is the major source of elevated serum CK-MB activities in marathon runners.
The transformative effect of correctional education: A global perspective

Abstract The mandate to deliver correctional education to incarcerated individuals emanates from the United Nation Declarations, Conventions and Standards. Consequently, numerous countries worldwide utilize correctional education as a rehabilitation programme to transform offenders into law-abiding and productive citizens upon release. But, there are still miscellaneous debates on the effectiveness of correctional education. High recidivism rates seem to be a global challenge. The assumption is that correctional education may help in reducing crime and recidivism rates. Literature suggests that correctional education changes behaviour, improves self-confidence, reduces recidivism rates and transforms offenders into law-abiding citizens on release. Convergent mixed methods design was adopted to investigate the transformative effect of correctional education. This study was conducted to former incarcerated individuals who attended correctional education programmes during incarceration period in South Africa. Questionnaires and in-depth interviews were utilized as data collection instruments. Quantitative and qualitative data were given equal status in the research field. Quantitative findings demonstrate with an overwhelming majority that correctional education transforms offenders. Qualitative findings confirm that correctional education changes behaviour, boosts self-confidence and transforms offenders into law-abiding and productive citizens. Based on these findings, this study concludes that correctional education transforms offenders since it boosts self-esteem and confidence, revives humanity, improves literacy levels, equips with skills and transforms offenders into law-abiding and productive citizens on release. This study recommends increased implementation of vocational education programmes. This aspect may help in reducing crime, recidivism rates, poverty and inequality. Equally, this study recommends international research on the effect of correctional education on recidivism rates.
Improving of mathematical proficiency and disposition using multi representation approach on vocational students

This study aims to examine the achievement and improvement of mathematical proficiency and disposition of vocational students using multi-representation approach. The method used in this study is a quasi-experimental method. The population in this study were all students of class XI in one of the vocational schools in the city of Cimahi, while the sample was chosen by two classes, 1 control class that used the usual approach, one class again, the experimental class using a multi-representation approach. The instruments used were in a set of mathematical proficiency and non-test in aset of a questionnaire to measure students’ mathematical dispositions. All data processing used SPSS. Based on the results of data processing, it was concluded that mathematical proficiency and mathematical disposition of vocational students whose learning using a multi-representation approach were better than the usual approach.
Psychological Adaptation of Vietnamese Refugees in Canada

The influx of Vietnamese refugees to Canada has raised questions regarding their resettlement and adaptation. This study examines the psychological adaptation of 72 adult Vietnamese refugees in the City of Kingston, Ontario, by means of an interview and questionnaire consisting of 12 demographic questions and the psychological section of the Cornell Medical Index (CMI), with some modifications, the psychological adaptation of the refugees in this study is compared to other Vietnamese refugee groups, to non-refugee groups undergoing culture change, and to non-refugee groups undergoing no major culture change: all of the groups have been similarly assessed by a modified form of the CMI. It is found that the Vietnamese refugees in this study exhibit high levels of psychological dysfunction, as do the other Vietnamese refugee groups and non-refugee groups undergoing cultural change, whereas the non-refugees undergoing relatively little cultural change exhibit lower levels of psychological dysfunction. Of the .
Exploring the Use of Marimba in Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

This study explored the use of the marimba in Nordoff Robbins music therapy with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Three clients each received two individual 30 to 45-minute music therapy sessions over the course of three weeks. After reviewing the sessions an inductive thematic analysis was competed in order to determine themes that occurred throughout the study. Five themes were discussed using clinical examples and musical transcriptions. These themes included: (a) sharing the marimba to strengthen the therapeutic relationship, (b) the use of marimba as an accompanying instrument, (c) rhythmic structuring, (d) the use of Nordoff Robbins repertoire on marimba, and (e) the use of mallet techniques to reflect emotional qualities of the music. The use of mallet techniques in addition to the timbre and range of the instrument allowed for the marimba to be used clinically to engage clients in musical interactions. The examples included in the study indicated that the musical qualities of the marimba can be used to engage clients with ASD. There is still limited research on the use of the marimba in music therapy.
Clinical analysis of 87cases of male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Objective To analyse the clinical characteristics of male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism.Methods Clinical data of 87 cases of male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism were retrospectively analyzed.Results Mean age was(18.8±4)years old,and 25 patients were diagnosed as Kallman syndrome.The level of serum LH,FSH,and T was low,and LH responded poorly to GnRH stimulation.Most patients' bone age was delayed,and all patients' CT or MRI of pituitary was normal.Conclusion According to the above clinical features,and testosterone replacement or hCG and/or plus hMG are the choice of treatment.
PENGARUH KEADILAN ORGANISASIONAL, KOMITMEN ORGANISASIONAL, DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR (OCB)

This study aims to determine the effect of organizational justice, on OCB, to determine the effect of organizational commitment on OCB and to determine the effect of job satisfaction on OCB on Dash Hotel Seminyak. The method of determining the sample in this study was conducted by Slovin approach so that the number of respondents was 91 people. The analytical tool used is multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The results obtained in this study are organizational justice that has a positive and significant effect on OCB. This shows that the better organizational justice given to Dash Hotel Seminyak, the OCB of employees will also increase. Organizational commitment has a positive and significant effect on OCB. This shows the higher organizational commitment of Dash Hotel Seminyak employees, the OCB level for employees will also increase. And job satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on OCB. This shows that the higher job satisfaction of Dash Hotel Seminyak employees, the higher the OCB level for employees. Keywords: organizational justice, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, OCB
Individual Differences in Learning Efficiency

Most research on long-term memory uses an experimental approach whereby participants are assigned to different conditions, and condition means are the measures of interest. This approach has demonstrated repeatedly that conditions that slow the rate of learning tend to improve later retention. A neglected question is whether aggregate findings at the level of the group (i.e., slower learning tends to improve retention) translate to the level of individual people. We identify a discrepancy whereby—across people—slower learning tends to coincide with poorer memory. The positive relation between learning rate (speed of learning) and retention (amount remembered after a delay) across people is referred to as learning efficiency. A more efficient learner can acquire information faster and remember more of it over time. We discuss potential characteristics of efficient learners and consider future directions for research.
Reexamining the Demand for Hr Certification in the United States

Given the addition of new Human Resources (HR) certification offerings by the Society for Human Resource Management and the increase in HR certifications being awarded by the HR Certification Institute, it is necessary to investigate the current rate of demand for HR certification and explore practical implications for those within the field. The current study analyzed over 5,300 HR job announcements and found 20.7% demanded (preferred and/or required) HR certification with more requiring HR certification than before. Additionally, HR certification demand was positively related to salary, experience, education level, and job title with demand reaching 33.7% for managerial HR roles.
Risk perceptions and emotional stability in response to Cyclone Debbie: an analysis of Twitter data

Abstract In March 2017, a category 4 cyclone, ‘Cyclone Debbie’, made landfall across the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) region of Australia. Drawing on the social amplification of risk framework and the concept of emotional stability, this research aims to provide insight into the perceptions of risk and individual responses to the disaster event using Twitter data, facilitating future analysis of social media messages during disaster events. This study uses Twitter data collected from the GBR region before, during and after Cyclone Debbie. Findings revealed changes in emotional stability across the stages of the cyclone. The findings suggested that statements revealing lower emotional stability were associated with amplified perceptions of risk, whilst increased emotional stability attenuated perceptions of risk. However, this was not the case for the characteristic ‘empathy’, which may have contributed to amplified perceptions of risk. Preparedness was also found to portray higher emotional stability characteristics. The findings have implications for future research analysing social media messages, as well as for disaster planning and response strategies.
An Analysis of Teachers’ Questions in English Language Classroom: A Case Study in Year 10 of SMK N 1 Nunukan

In English language classroom, teachers’ questions are important parts of teaching English language. Teachers need to know what kind of questions which potentially support students learning target language. However, students did not actively participate in learning particularly when responding teachers’ questions. To overcome this problem, it is important for teachers to modify their question through some techniques in order to get students’ responses. This study reports the types of teachers’ questions used by English teachers in classroom, and the classification of modification questions used by teachers during teaching English language in class.This research belongs to classroom discourse analysis. The research was conducted at tenth grade of SMKN 1 Nunukan. The data were collected through observation, video recording, and interview. The teachers’ questions were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s (1995) model of qualitative data analysis.The research findings show that both teachers pose more questions of knowledge level than other levels, and the teachers used various techniques to modify their questions when the students did not give response. The modification of modifying questions are repeating and rephrasing. Then sometimes teachers negotiated questions by in Bahasa Indonesia or first language (local language). The domination of knowledge level questions and how teachers modified the questions is influenced by teachers’ competence, students’ competence, situation of teaching English language, and teaching material.
Iranian EFL learners’ perception of the English verbs’ argument structure and their language proficiency: A semantic-syntactic approach

Abstract Acquisition of verbs and their syntactic and semantic properties can act as the core of any sentence across languages. EFL learners encounter learnability problems in the perception of English verbs’ argument structures manifested by different verbs. The current study aimed at investigating and diagnosing the problems Iranian EFL learners face when perceiving English verbs argument structures. A sample of 75 students majoring in English took part in this study. In order to answer the research questions, an Oxford Placement Test was conducted first to obtain three different proficiency levels: elementary, lower intermediate, and upper-intermediate. A Grammatical Judgment Test was administered one week after the test of proficiency to assess the learners’ perception of English verbs argument structures. The data then were analyzed using descriptive statistics and also One-way ANOVA. The obtained results revealed that students with different proficiency levels perceived English verbs’ argument structure differently and also they have encountered severe problems in perceiving transitive verbs, and the accomplishment type was the most problematic semantic categories in Iranian EFL learners’ perception. More exposure to language input, explicit teaching of the argument structures along with their semantic and syntactic categories, and practicing in different contexts can improve the learners’ knowledge of argument structures.
Rethinking Diabetes Communication: A Social Context-Based Model

ABSTRACT The argument centres around the notion that conventional biomedical healthcare models are behaviour change-orientated but do not cater for patients on an individual level. Healthcare systems need to acknowledge and support alternative medical therapy and also cater for the social aspect of the patient, which includes family support. This article attempts to make a case for the patient's social context to be incorporated in diabetes healthcare by proposing a new model for diabetes healthcare as a contribution to current literature. A qualitative case study design was used to explore individual patient perspectives on diabetic healthcare and treatment options within a South African public healthcare setting. Data were collected through interviews with diabetic patients, personal observation and document analysis. Findings indicate that problematic aspects related to issues of negligence and non-adherence need to be resolved by the healthcare professional, as recognizing patients’ social contexts and their lifestyle management can positively impact on such issues.