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Influence of Instrumental Motivation and Integrative Motivation on English Learning Outcomes

This research addresses students’ motivation in influncing learning outcomes. The purpose of this study is to describe the students’ condition of motivation in learning English whether it tends to be integrative or instrumental and the extent to which their motivation in learning English may influence students’ learning outcome. This research was conducted based on principles of qualitative research. The researcher conducted an online interview to collect the data. The mid-term test grade are used as the learning outcome. Data gained in the interview and Mid-term test grade were compared and then analyzed it descriptively. Population of this study are students at grade nine. It is about 29 students in a class. The result performs that students in learning English were motivated by both instrumental and integrative motivation. That is motivation to have wider social contact with target language speakers and also motivation to utilize English as a tool to gain certain goals like good grade or future goals. Based on the findings, it is suggested that the teacher should able to motivate the students’ in learning through developing his/her teaching materials concerned with integrative and instrumental motivation to motivate students’ in learning English
Scaling up Egyptian community action for health towards COVID19 (Multicenter Study)

Objectives to examine the Egyptians’ behavioral changes with its determinants towards the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate the Egyptians’ perception of the governmental response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent information, preventive and control measures applied by the Egyptian health authorities. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Methods : An online survey was sent to the Egyptian population via all available means of online communication. Beside the sociodemographic information, the questionnaire intended to assess the behavioral changes and participants’ perception of the COVID-19 pandemic and the public health preventive and control measures towards it. Results: Frequent hand washing with soap and water was the most frequent preventive measure adopted by the participants (84.3%), followed by avoiding crowded public places (83.1%). Nearly two thirds of Egyptian participants (65.2%) stated that the role played by authorities is suboptimal in the containment process of COVID-19 pandemic and almost half of them (49.8%) perceived that the rates notified and declared by the health authority as inaccurate. Worries about the COVID-19 pandemic was the most important determinant for adopting protective behavior. Conclusions: The majority of Egyptian participants adopted and complied with certain specific protective measures against COVID-19 pandemic. Residence, having enough knowledge and worries about COVID19 and being in a potential exposure to COVID-19 infection were significantly and positively influencing the protective behavior of the participants
Family child care providers’ perceptions of competence, autonomy, and relatedness: implications for well-being and professional growth

ABSTRACT Because a preponderance of research on family child care has centered on children’s experiences, little is known about the effects of caring for these children on the providers themselves. Available research further lessens when intersecting identities and vulnerabilities of family child care providers are considered, as many of them are women, people of color, and/or of immigrant origin. Based on the views of 17 providers from diverse backgrounds, the present qualitative case study explored family child care providers’ experiences of competence, autonomy, and relatedness as key elements of their work. Analyses confirmed the importance of these well-being dimensions, especially as they relate to providers from diverse cultures. We offer recommendations for practices aimed at strengthening both family child care provider and community capacity to provide high quality child care for young children.
National ethos and its role in preserving trauma communities: Observations from the Palestinian uprising 2000 to 2005

Abstract This paper sticks to the assumption that conflicts become intractable when contradicting sets of national ethos exist. Therefore, it is essential to comprehend the traits of national ethos. We contend that national ethos comprises three basic themes: a sense of collective victimhood, a feeling of victory, and a sense of universal justice. Based on this theoretical foundation, we took the Israeli and Palestinian mutually negating sets of ethos during the 2000 to 2005 Second Intifada as a case study. We analyzed the public speeches of Ariel Sharon as well as those of Yasser Arafat and searched for matches to the three components of national ethos in their addresses. Consequently, the empirical observations confirmed that national ethos is often based on the three distinct themes. Additionally, the data from the case study of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict suggest that the three components of national ethos form fundamental barriers to reconciliation.
Victims rational decision: A theoretical and empirical explanation of dark figures in crime statistics

Abstract A victim’s decision to report the incidence of crime to the police is a significant determinant in the fight against dark figures in official crime data. When victims decline to disclose crimes to the police, the criminal justice system’s capabilities are severely undermined, and one of its most vital functions (to deter crime) is undermined. However, not reporting an incidence of crime to the police is subjective decision victims mostly make based on personal analysis of “cost” and “benefits” associated with such report. Therefore, to understand victims’ rational decisions in crime reporting, binary logistic regression is used to predict the likelihood of reporting the incident of crime to the police using the assumptions of rational choice theory, and data from National Crime Panel Victimization Data (2018). The findings of the study showed that victims would be willing to report the incidence of a crime if they can recognize the identity of the offender and if such crimes are considered serious/dangerous. Victims may feel danger in situations like this and be “compelled” to report the crime to the police because of the high cost associated with not reporting. However, not when the same crime is committed repeatedly.
Formulating a simplified equivalent representation of distribution circuits for PV impact studies.

With an increasing number of Distributed Generation (DG) being connected on the distribution system, a method for simplifying the complexity of the distribution system to an equivalent representation of the feeder is advantageous for streamlining the interconnection study process. The general characteristics of the system can be retained while reducing the modeling effort required. This report presents a method of simplifying feeders to only specified buses-of-interest. These buses-of-interest can be potential PV interconnection locations or buses where engineers want to verify a certain power quality. The equations and methodology are presented with mathematical proofs of the equivalence of the circuit reduction method. An example 15-bus feeder is shown with the parameters and intermediate example reduction steps to simplify the circuit to 4 buses. The reduced feeder is simulated using PowerWorld Simulator to validate that those buses operate with the same characteristics as the original circuit. Validation of the method is also performed for snapshot and time-series simulations with variable load and solar energy output data to validate the equivalent performance of the reduced circuit with the interconnection of PV.
Towards understanding tourist revisit of zoo attraction: Evidence from the Czech Republic

Abstract This study assesses the important driving constructs influencing the tourists’ revisit decision of the famous Zlin-Zoo in the Moravian region of the Czech Republic. The relatively overlooked segment of the hospitality sector, particularly, the recreation segment has been addressed by taking the case of the aforementioned zoo to analyze the constructs impacting the tourists’ revisit decision. Hence, the present study seeks to ascertain and fill this research gap and also incorporates some control-variables related to the socio-demographic characteristics for having exhaustive look over the researched issue. Based on the primary data and together with a quantitative research approach, a structured questionnaire has been used to survey for data collection. Through the non-random sampling technique, precisely convenience sampling, a total of 390 valid responses were received and the application of PLS-SEM gives interesting discernments. The results reveal that positive emotion at the tourist place, safety measures, and tourist satisfaction significantly impacts the decision of tourists to revisit. However, service quality and corporate image is not a matter of much concern for tourists. Regarding control variables; age and category of respondents also play a significant role in the decision of re-visitation. Theoretical implications for researchers and academic community are in the form of highlighted driving constructs and offer a deeper insight of the proposed conceptual model, whilst the practical implications for managers of recreational units as well as policymakers would help to ensure sustained growth and competitiveness in the recreational segment of the hospitality industry. The concluding part also discusses the limitations and future research directions.
An expanded classification of active, inactive, and druggable RAS conformations

RAS (KRAS, NRAS, and HRAS) proteins have widespread command of cellular circuitry and are high-priority drug targets in cancers and other diseases. Effectively targeting RAS proteins requires an exact understanding of their active, inactive, and druggable conformations, and the structural impact of mutations. Here we define an expanded classification of RAS conformations by clustering all 699 available human KRAS, NRAS, and HRAS structures in the Protein Data Bank (PDB) by the arrangement of their catalytic switch 1 (SW1) and switch 2 (SW2) loops. This enabled us to clearly define the geometry of closely related RAS conformations, many of which were not previously described. We determined the catalytic impact of the most common RAS mutations and identified several novel druggable RAS conformations. Our study expands the topography of characterized RAS conformations and will help inform future structure-guided RAS drug design.
ALTAS DENSIDADES CON DESPUNTE TEMPRANO EN RENDIMIENTO Y PERÍODO DE COSECHA EN CHILE PIMIENTO* HIGH PLANT STAND WITH EARLY PRUNING ON YIELD AND HARVEST PERIOD

The present research was carried out with the aim of determining the effect of plant stand combined with early pruning of the terminal buds on yield and length of harvest period in bell pepper. The experiment was carried out under soil-less culture conditions in a greenhouse at Texcoco, Estado de Mexico, Mexico, from 2004. The cv. Ariane was utilized. Three treatments were studied: 3.3 plants m 2 with no pruning (control), 8 plants m 2 with pruning above the fourth stem bifurcation and 14 plants m 2 with pruning above the third stem bifurcation. A randomized block design with three replications was used. Marketable fruit yield per plant and per m 2 and LAI were recorded. Fruit yield was 873 g per plant in the control as compared to 604 and 404 g at 8 and 14 plants m 2 , respectively; however, yield per area basis was greater under high plant stands (5.63 and 4.83 kg m 2 at 14 and 8 plants m 2 , respectively) as compared to the control (2.88 kg m -2 ). A high plant stand combined with early
Reversible Decerebrate Posture in Hepatic Encephalopathy: Case Report and Literature Review

Decerebrate posturing is commonly associated with a global brain insult as in massive strokes, brain stem infarction, or hypoxic brain injury. The clinical presentation of hepatic encephalopathy is variable. ranging from an abnormal sleep pattern to somnolence and deep coma. Decerebrate or decorticate posturing is a rare manifestation of hepatic encephalopathy. We report a patient with liver cirrhosis who presented with a mild degree of hepatic encephalopathy that rapidly progressed to coma with decerebrate posturing. Although the pathophysiology of hepatic encephalopathy is unknown, it appears to be reversible as in our patient who completely recovered with the management of encephalopathy. Despite being uncommon, it should be considered in patients presenting with hepatic encephalopathy progressing to coma since it might save unnecessary workup.
Backward Precessional Whip and Whirl for a Two Point Rubbing Contact Model of a Rigid Rotor Supported by an Elastically Supported Rigid Stator

Backward Precessional Whip and Whirl for a Two-Point Rubbing Contact Model of a Rigid Rotor Supported by an Elastically Supported Rigid Stator. (August 2010) Dhruv Dileep Kumar, B.Tech., NIT Kurukshetra, India Chair of Advisory Committee: Dr. Dara Childs The present work investigates the phenomena of whip and whirl for a rigid rotor contacting at two bearing locations. The idea originated from an anemometer consisting of a rotor with an elastically supported stator undergoing the phenomena of dry friction whip and whirl at the two bushing contacts. To analyze the behavior, a mathematical model similar to the anemometer is developed and analyzed assuming two possible solutions, Mode1 (normal reaction forces in phase at two contacts) and Mode 2 (normal reaction forces out of phase at two contacts). Analytical solutions are only possible for the models with same RCl (Radius to Clearance ratio) at the two rub locations. A simulation model is constructed using the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Turbomachinery Laboratory rotordynamics software suite XLTRC 2 , comprised of Timoshenko beam finite elements to form multiple degrees of freedom rotor and stator models. The nonlinear connections at the rub surface are modeled using Hunt and Crossley‘s contact model with coulomb friction. Dry friction simulations are performed for three separate models depending on the rotor‘s mass disk location with respect to the
Artificial intelligence and the changing sources of competitive advantage

Research Summary: We apply a resource-based view to investigate how the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) affects competitive capabilities and performance. Following prior work on using chess as a controlled setting for studying competitive interactions, we compare the same players ’ capabilities and performance across conventional, centaur, and engine chess tournaments. Our analysis shows that AI adoption triggers interrelated sub-stitution and complementation dynamics, which make humans ’ traditional competitive capabilities obsolete, while creating new sources of persistent heterogeneity when humans interact with chess engines. These novel human-machine capabilities are unrelated, or even negatively related, to traditional capabilities. We contribute an integrated view of substitution and complementation, which identifies AI as the driver of these dynamics and explains how they jointly shift the sources of competitive advantage. Managerial Summary: AI-based technologies increasingly substitute and complement humans in managerial tasks such as decision making. We investigate how such change affects the sources of competitive advantage. AI-based engines ’ adoption in chess allows us to investigate competitive capabilities and performance in human, AI, and hybrid settings. We find that neither humans nor AI
Engagement of International Students at Irish Higher Education Institutions

Existing research paints a mixed picture of how international students fare academically following a transition to a host higher education institution. Most studies that have examined differences between domestic and international students’ engagement treated international students as a homogenous group. Less evidence is available on the experiences of international students from different regional groups. Drawing on Irish Student Engagement Survey data, this article explores the extent to which international students’ engagement differs from that of their Irish peers, and whether there are differences across regions of origin. The findings indicate that while international students are highly engaged compared to their Irish counterparts, regional differences persist when the data were disaggregated. The paper is of potential interest to policymakers and higher education institutions, offering insights into how the provision of services and supports to international students could be better targeted.
BIPV: building envelope solutions in a multi-criteria approach. A method for assessing life-cycle costs in the early design phase

ABSTRACT The increasing demand for nearly zero energy buildings is rapidly contributing to changing the design criteria in architecture and concept of the building envelope. Today, photovoltaics (PV) is one of the most reliable technologies for integration in the built environment, and building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) is introducing a different notion of ‘energy integrability’ into practice. The difficulty of undertaking, from the first design stages, a really integrative approach towards energy (PV and building requirements) is today still one of the strongest barriers to the rise of the BIPV market. Likewise, the same uncertainty affects the economic aspects, objects of this paper, since BIPV systems are often evaluated similar to conventional installations. The typical consequence is to neglect their added value such as the multi-functionality of the system and therefore showing limited advantages of BIPV. Scope of this paper, starting from a multi-criteria approach, is to outline a new methodology for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of BIPV for the building skin. This method, based on a life-cycle costing approach and on the assessment of the whole building envelope solution, is expected to support architects during the early design phase in the research of the optimal design of BIPV, synergistically taking into account both PV and building quality. A comparison with conventional building elements and different PV technologies is also presented in order to strengthen the impact of the proposed methodology.
Students' perceptions of the use of technological tools that facilitate self-regulated English language learning

This study aims to identify to what extent the use of technological tools facilitates self-regulated learning among pre-service students studying English. The methodology employed for this study was a survey design and a questionnaire was administered to 497 students studying at Zone 3. The results show that the most used strategies to self-regulate students' English language learning are related to the search of information, review and memorization, revision or review of notes and/or books, and self-assessment activities. Regarding the frequency of use of digital tools to self-regulate English language learning, 45% of the participants mentioned that they always use these tools. Furthermore, 63% of students considered that the use of technological tools facilitates self-regulated English language learning. It can be concluded that the importance of technological tools and their application in the academic context facilitates students' learning. It is also recommended to do more research in the area to explore the strengths that ICT tools must develop self-regulated learning.
EFFECT OF UNBONDING OF MAIN REINFORCEMENTS AT PLASTIC HINGE REGION FOR ENHANCING DUCTILITY OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BRIDGE COLUMNS

一般に曲げ破壊先行型のRC橋脚では, 橋脚基部の塑性ヒンジ区間に損傷が集中する. このため, 塑性ヒンジ区間における主鉄筋のひずみが平滑化できれば, 主鉄筋の破断を遅らせることができ, じん性の向上につながる可能性がある. 本研究では, 橋脚基部において主鉄筋とコンクリートとの付着を切って, アンボンドにすることの効果を実験およびファイバー要素解析により検討した. その結果, 主鉄筋をアンボンドすることにより, 塑性ヒンジ区間のコンクリートの損傷を減少させることができるが, 橋脚は基部で浮き上がり, 橋脚躯体が剛体的にロッキングするようになること, この結果, 主鉄筋の座屈が基部の狭い範囲に生じるようになり, かえって主鉄筋の座屈が生じやすくなることがわかった.
Coupled horizontal–vertical stability of bearings under dynamic loading

In this study, the coupled horizontal–vertical behavior of elastomeric bearings subjected to dynamic loading is studied in detail. Under extreme dynamic loading, elastomeric bearings exhibit unstable behavior and an instantaneous loss of horizontal stiffness that is recoverable. Building on an earlier study where the authors developed an analytical model for the horizontal behavior of bearings under dynamic loads, in this study, a new analytical model for the coupled horizontal–vertical behavior of the bearings is developed. The coupled behavior of the bearing is first studied for quasi‐static loading, and later, the behavior of the bearings under dynamic loading is studied. A clear distinction is made between different types of deformation the bearing undergoes in the vertical direction. Based on experimental results, it is observed that the behavior of the bearings under dynamic loading differs markedly from that observed under static loading. A new analytical model is proposed that can account for the coupled horizontal–vertical behavior of the bearings under dynamic loading. The proposed analytical model for predicting the post‐stability vertical behavior of the bearings is verified using experimental results. The model proposed is found to successfully predict the coupled horizontal–vertical behavior of elastomeric bearings. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Analysis on the optimum performance of Tuned Mass Damper devices in the context of earthquake engineering

The mitigation of the dynamic response of buildings and structures to earthquakes is one of the fundamental aims within the design of vibration control devices. In this sense, Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) devices are generally conceived as useful and efficient means for the control of the dynamic response of structures and constructions, especially when considering ideal dynamic excitations. However, their optimum tuning and relevant performance in effectively reducing the seismic response of civil structures is currently an open topic, mostly due to the intrinsic nature of the (passive) device and the uncertainty and unpredictability of the earthquake event. The present paper deals with the concept of optimisation of the TMD at given seismic input, to assess the optimum TMD parameters for each seismic event. In this study, the optimisation of TMDs is firstly carried out within a range of earthquakes and primary frame structures, in order to achieve the ideal optimum setting for each considered case. Then, the outcomes of the investigation are gathered and analysed all together, to outline general trends and characteristics, towards possible effective design of TMDs in the seismic context. The output of this paper should enrich the current knowledge on this topic towards potential extensive applications of TMDs in the field of earthquake engineering.
Institutional Ownership and Investment by Private Companies

We examine whether institutional shareholders in established private companies promote investment by alleviating funding constraints. Our sample is derived from company share registers and is comprehensive with respect to type of institution and size of shareholding. Institutions give rise to higher levels of investment in intangible assets, and higher external finance. The effects are largest for companies with minority institutional stakes, suggesting that alleviation of constraints is a primary motive for ownership in private companies without taking control. Institutions have more impact on external equity than debt, which differs from the case of companies taken over in leveraged buyouts. JEL classification codes: G24, G23, G32