Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Association Between Post-Traumatic Stress and Depressive Symptoms Among Older Puerto Ricans in Boston: How Does Loneliness Matter?

Objectives To examine the association between post-traumatic stress and depression and whether such an association differs by level of loneliness among older Puerto Ricans. Methods Data were collected from 304 Puerto Ricans aged 60 and above living in the Greater Boston area who responded to questionnaires. We used ordinary least squares regression to examine the association between post-traumatic stress, loneliness, and depressive symptoms. Results Post-traumatic stress was significantly associated with higher levels of depression. The association between post-traumatic stress and depression was stronger for those experiencing a higher degree of loneliness. Discussion In working with older Puerto Ricans experiencing post-traumatic stress, it is important for mental health professionals to incorporate the assessment of loneliness and to prevent and reduce comorbid depression by addressing loneliness through improving social skills, enhancing social support, and reducing maladaptive social cognition.
Simulation of nucleon-induced nuclear reactions in a simplified SRAM structure: scaling effects on SEU and MBU cross sections

Academic 128/spl times/128 bit structures are simulated to study soft error cross sections induced by high-energy nucleons (n/p) in SRAM memories. The distributions of secondary ions are obtained by the nuclear high energy transport code and analyzed in terms of energy deposited in the sensitive volume of each memory cell. Multiple-bit upset cross sections are compared to single-event upset cross sections, and trends associated with scaling effects are presented.
PRIVACY PRESERVATION IN A HYBRID MULTI MESH-LTE AMI NETWORK FOR SMART GRID

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Participation of Farm Women in Decision-Making Process on Agricultural Operations in Yadgir District of Karnataka

Rural women play a significant role in Agriculture, which has been universally accepted since time immemorial. In India, 60 per cent women are engaged in agricultural operations in rural areas and they are performing domestic chores as well as farming activities with men folk as equal partners, but due to so many complexities in our society, their performance of various agricultural operations revealed that the hand weeding in agricultural crops was performed cent per cent by the farm women, on the contrary cent per cent of men alone carried out the entire responsibility of ploughing and harrowing of the field, while sowing with seed bowel was carried out cent per cent by the men and women jointly. A large majority of the farm women performed the farm activities viz., stubble collection (90%), dibbling of seeds (80%), sowing with seed bowl (68.33%), transplanting of seedlings and irrigation (56.66% each). Three-fourth of the farm women performed the post harvest operations viz., processing of grains (91.66%), grading of quality seeds (89.17%) and harvesting (74.16%). It was interesting to find that a large percentage of the farm women participated in the decision–making process at awareness and initiating solutions for problems revealed that the agricultural operations viz., hand weeding (80.00%), harvesting (75.83%) and irrigation (74.16%) but the final decision making was mostly rested with the men only. Further, it also revealed that comparatively larger percentages of farm women were noted for “ high” level of involvement in decisions related to land preparation(75.13%), irrigation(74.16%), application of fertilizer and pesticide (67.50% each), sowing (64.16%) and hand weeding (55.00%). Friedman’s two way analysis of variance by ranks indicated highly significant results confirming the differences in the level of involvement of women in different agricultural operations.
Analysis of Pedestrian Performance in Shared-Space Environments

The concept of shared space as applied in an urban road environment aims to reduce the dominance of motor vehicles by promoting pedestrian and cyclist activity and utilizing road space as a place. Unlike a conventional road, a shared space encourages all road users to legally occupy the same road space with little physical separation. The paper presents pedestrian-related performance measures that were developed under a multifaceted methodological framework to evaluate the success of shared-space schemes on the basis of study areas in the city center of Auckland, New Zealand. Analysis of the data before and after implementation revealed a positive result for pedestrian performance across all sites on the basis of a 24-h pedestrian profile, pedestrian trajectory, dwell time, and stationary activity. A comparative analysis of the data after implementation highlights the importance of the active frontage in enabling a lower (vehicular) speed environment in relation to the number of pedestrians within the shared space. The reported research analysis forms part of a doctoral research study at the University of Auckland with support from Auckland Transport, a regional transport agency in New Zealand.
Wind Tunnel Study on Wind-Induced Vibration Responses of a UHV Transmission Tower-Line System

This paper presents an experimental investigation on the wind-induced vibration of a transmission tower-line system. A discrete stiffness method is applied to design the aero-elastic model on the basis of similarity theory. The dynamic characteristics of the single tower and the tower-line system are identified and the displacement responses at different positions are obtained under a variety of wind speeds. The mean and the RMS of the displacements as well as their spectra are discussed. Moreover, the test results and the codal specifications are compared in terms of the wind-induced vibration coefficient. The first natural frequency of the single tower is slightly larger than that of the tower-line system. But the damping ratio of the former is smaller than that of the latter, especially in the direction normal to the conductors. At the wind attack angle of 90°, the conductors significantly increase the longitudinal and lateral displacement RMS as well as the longitudinal mean displacement. And more complicated forms of vibration are aroused by the conductors, especially in the lateral direction. The wind-induced vibration coefficient show a notable rise at the position of cross arm, which cannot be characterized by Chinese code. Besides, the wind-induced vibration coefficient specified by the code is much smaller than test results thus the codal value seems to be unsafe for the UHV transmission tower.
Ingestion and growth rates of Aurelia coerulea polyps fed naturally occurring copepods as food

The ingestion rates and somatic growth of Aurelia coerulea polyps fed Artemia nauplii or Oithona davisae were estimated. The ingestion rates of polyps fed O. davisae increased with increasing prey densities, and they were not saturated in all polyp size groups. Furthermore, the ingestion rates of polyps fed O. davisae were not attained to the level of the ones fed Artemia even if the highest density of O. davisae was supplied. The speciﬁc growth rates of polyps fed Artemia were also signiﬁcantly higher than the ones fed O. davisae under all prey densities. The ingestion and growth rates of polyps fed Artemia will not be realistic to apply to the polyps settled in natural seawaters given the prey densities in ambient seawaters. In this study, it is appeared that A. coerulea polyps can utilize the most dominant copepods O. davisae as a food source, and the estimated ingestion and speciﬁc growth rates will be applied to the naturally settled A. coerulea polyps in ambient seawaters. tonsa fed Rhodomonas baltica as a food source of Aurelia aurita polyp, and active ingestion to A. tonsa by polyps was observed. Our results also validated that A. coerulea polyps can ingest small copepods such as O. davisae
Examining Pre-service Science Teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge Through Lesson Study

This investigation adjusted the lesson study (LS) model for the initial teacher education aiming to examine its effect in the development of the pre-service teachers ’ pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) namely, both their knowledge and understanding on how to transform a science topic to make it more understandable for the students. The LS topic was the speed of sound that is taught in the 8 th grade. The PCK construct was evaluated, as well as and in terms of both PCK-topic specific knowledge and PCK-pedagogical knowledge. The participants on this investigation were three pre-service teachers. The data were collected through video recording of LS sessions. The qualitative data collection was combined with quantitative and qualitative analysis procedures. The results showed that the LS promoted an improvement on pre-service teachers ’ PCK as well as in most of the aspects of both PCK-topic specific knowledge and PCK-pedagogical knowledge. PCK ’ s aspect ’ ‘ Strategies for pupil self-evaluation ’ has not improved satisfactorily. These findings suggest that LS should be carried out during the training programs of the science PSTs.
The Heterogeneous Impacts of the Ratification of CEDAW on the Adoption of Violence Against Women Laws

Even though previous literature on the impacts of the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has broadened our understanding of the conducive influences of CEDAW on women’s rights, the impacts of the ratification of CEDAW on the adoption of women’s rights laws, especially violence against women laws, based on a diffusion mechanism have not been empirically examined. Also, the heterogeneous impacts of the ratification of CEDAW on the diffusion of violence against women laws by types of violence which such laws aim to penalize has not been academically unveiled. With unprecedentedly large time-series cross-national data on 129 countries from 1908 to 2016, this article estimating pooled event history models (PEHM) with a directed dyadic setup demonstrates that the ratification of CEDAW increases the probability of adopting violence against women laws of other countries substantially. In addition, the empirical results show that the conducive influence is conspicuous related to the diffusion of laws about sexual harassment, and domestic and intimate partner violence, while the probability of adopting laws not specifying certain forms of violence against women tends to decrease with the ratification of CEDAW. Those empirical results are robust and consistent in different model specifications.
Introduction: CSR Communication as an Emerging Field of Study

Abstract Purpose This chapter is to introduce to the reader the background, purpose, core themes and structure of the volume. Brief summaries of all the following chapters in the book are provided. Design/methodology/approach Literature review and desk research. Findings This chapter suggests that CSR communication as a cross-section of communication studies and CSR research should be highlighted as an important subject of inquiry to bridge the communicative gap between businesses and their stakeholders as well as the public at large. An initial theoretical framework on CSR communication is presented. Research implications A general research direction is provided for CSR communication. It encourages more future scholarly studies in this emerging and fascinating field. Social/practical implications The overall purpose is to help grow knowledge and develop understanding of the ways in which businesses communicate CSR. Originality/value It is the first time in the field of CSR communication that a relatively comprehensive and systematic framework is presented. The chapters that follow in the book cover many contents of the framework.
[Two treatment approaches for lumbar disc herniation and sequester migration to the second and third McCulloch's windows: transpedicular and translaminar sequestrectomy (ridit analysis)].

A ridit analysis of results of transpedicular endoscopic and translaminar microsurgical surgeries for sequester migration to the second and third McCulloch's windows was carried out. The authors assessed pain syndrome, quality of life and neurological impairment. OBJECTIVE To compare the outcomes of transpedicular and translaminar sequestrectomy for lumbar disc herniation and sequester migration to the second and third McCulloch's windows. MATERIAL AND METHODS We analyzed treatment outcomes in 51 patients with lumbar disc herniation and severe sequester migration. We assessed lumbar and leg pain syndrome using then visual analogue scale, neurological impairment using the adapted Nurik scale and quality of life using the Oswestry questionnaire and the MacNab scale in early postoperative period, as well as in 2 weeks, 6 and 12 months after surgery. Ridit analysis was used for statistical processing of data. RESULTS Transpedicular sequestrectomy was performed in 24 patients, translaminar sequestrectomy - in 27 cases. Groups were comparable by gender, size and location of sequestration, somatic and neurological status, as well as pain severity. There was a higher probability of back (0.39) and leg (0.364) pain regression, neurological recovery (0.446) and improvement of quality of life according to the Oswestry questionnaire (0.389) after transpedicular surgery. According to the MacNab scoring system, excellent and good results were obtained in 84.21% and 15.79% of patients in 6 months after transpedicular surgery. In the second group, excellent, good and satisfactory results were obtained in 63%, 25.9% and 11.1% of patients, respectively. CONCLUSION Herniated intervertebral discs with severe sequester migration should be divided in accordance with localization of the main sequestration. Transpedicular endoscopic approach is advisable for sequester in the third and rarely the second McCulloch's windows. Translaminar microsurgical approach is preferred for sequestration in the second and rarely the third McCulloch's windows. Clinical outcomes after translaminar microsurgical sequestrectomy and transpedicular endoscopic surgeries are similar. However, postoperative back and leg pain regression, neurological recovery and improvement of quality of life according to the Oswestry scoring system are more common after transpedicular surgery.
Diabetes mellitus patients’ fasting blood sugar levels and quality of life following brief pharmacist counseling with reminders and motivational messages

Background: For chronic disease patients, pharmacist counselling with motivating reminder messages has been developed throughout time to promote the success of patient treatment. Diabetes mellitus is a long-term condition. Blood sugar control and an improved quality of life are therapeutic goals in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study was to determine whether changes in fasting blood sugar and quality of life occurred in individuals with diabetes mellitus who received pharmacist counselling coupled by motivating reminder messages.Methods: This quasi-experimental study used a pre-test-post-test design with control and intervention groups. Data on patients with type 2 diabetes were obtained prospectively at Jetis 1 primary health care in Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Seventy-two respondents who met the inclusion criteria were separated into two groups: the control group (36 participants) and the intervention group (36 participants). The patients’ quality of life was assessed using the 36-item Short Form (SF-36) questionnaire.Results: Following pharmacist counselling coupled by motivating reminder messages, patients’ mean fasting blood sugar reduced significantly (∆ 34.85±63.36), while their mean quality of life score increased considerably (∆ 13.73±9.22). Conclusions: Pharmacist counselling combined with motivating reminder messages can help patients with type 2 diabetes lower their fasting blood sugar and enhance their quality of life. The provision of pharmacist counselling followed by brief reminders and motivational messages may be considered to improve type 2 diabetes patient management.
The financial condition of selected enterprises from the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship during the COVID-19 pandemic – A survey analysis

Purpose of the study: This article aims to assess the financial condition of selected enterprises from the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology: The article presents the results of proprietary surveys on the usefulness of the economic entities' cost accounting system to manage their costs in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. These studies were carried out using the Computer-Assisted Web Interview method. Economic entities from the Świętokrzyskie voivodship with an entry in the National Court Register were invited to the survey via email. They were commercial law companies, mainly limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, etc. Main Findings: The main conclusion from the conducted research is the statement that the difficult economic situation of the market sector in Poland does not always translate into the financial condition of enterprises. The common opinion about the financial problems of Polish companies caused by the COVID-19 pandemic turns out to be wrong. The examined economic entities do not struggle with the issue of losing financial liquidity at all. On the contrary, over 40% of them indicated an improvement in the financial result in 2020 compared to 2019. Applications of this study: The results of the conducted research confirm that the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland did not significantly worsen the financial situation of the surveyed business entities; on the contrary, the vast majority of them do not and have had no problems with maintaining financial liquidity. The originality of this study: The analysis of the literature on the subject showed that there is no data on the assessment of the financial condition of enterprises in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, taking into account at the same time the organizational and legal form of the studied entity and the area of ​​its operation.
Antimicrobial Resistance of Staphylococcus sp. Isolated from Cheeses

Simple Summary As far as it is known, studies dealing with antimicrobial resistance in certain species of staphylococci, in particular, S. chromogenes and S. simulans, isolated from products made from unpasteurized milk are limited. In addition to that, little attention was paid to the resistance of staphylococcal isolates from regional sheep and goat cheeses. At this level, works are published that focus on the evaluation of resistance from only one sheep product, Bryndza. Other studies are only focused on the evaluation of resistance from raw sheep’s or goat’s milk. The study contributes to the knowledge of the possible spread of antimicrobial resistance from the farm to the final consumer in this area. Abstract S. aureus and some species of coagulase-negative staphylococci, including S. chromogenes and S. simulans, commonly cause intramammary infections. However, little attention was paid to the antimicrobial resistance of these species with respect to their occurrence in dairy products, for example, popular sheep and goat cheeses made from unpasteurized milk. The aim of this study was to investigate such sheep and goat cheeses for the occurrence and antimicrobial resistance of the relevant staphylococci species. The staphylococcal isolates were identified by polymerase chain reaction (130 isolates) and matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. The most common species of S. aureus (56 isolates) were identified, as well as S. chromogenes (16 isolates) and S. simulans (10 isolates). Antimicrobial resistance to penicillin, oxacilin, ceftaroline, teicoplanin, gentamicin, erythromycin, tetracycline and ofloxacin was subsequently determined in these species using the agar dilution method. The highest resistance was confirmed in all species, especially to penicillin (91%) and erythromycin (67%). The highest sensitivity was confirmed to ofloxacin (83%). Due to the high incidence of penicillin and oxacilin-resistant staphylococci, the mecA gene was detected by polymerase chain reaction, which was confirmed only in S. aureus isolates (19%). Our study shows that the tested strains (77%) were resistant to more than one antibiotic at a time.
Analysis of a dual-reflect array antenna

A modular technique for the analysis of a dual-reflectarray antenna (DRA) configuration is presented. The proposed analysis method has been used to design a DRA that emulates previous dual-reflector antennas in Ku- and W-bands including a reflectarray as a sub-reflector. The results for the DRA compare very well with those of the parabolic reflector and reflectarray sub-reflector; radiation patterns, antenna gain and efficiency are practically the same when the main parabolic reflector is substituted by a flat reflectarray, the gain being reduced by a few tenths of a dB as a result of the ohmic losses in the reflectarray. The phase adjustment on two surfaces provided by the dual-reflectarray configuration can be used to improve the antenna performance in some applications requiring multiple beams, beam scanning or shaped beams.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION OF THE DIAMOND EBPM ELECTRONICS

The Electron Beam Position Monitor electronics for Diamond are a newly developed product. As such, extensive testing was carried out as part of the acceptance tests. These tests included measurement of the resolution, beam current dependence, fill pattern dependence, temperature dependence and long term reproducibility in the lab. A setup of signal generators was chosen to simulate the signals from button pickups as realistically as possible. Additionally, tests have been carried out with “real beam” signals at the SRS in Daresbury. Solutions for problems identified during these tests have been developed and their suitability is demonstrated.
Incidence of Escherichia coli in Raw Cow's Milk in Khartoum State

The present study was undertaken to estimate the incidence of opportunistic pathogen, E. coli, in raw cow's milk in Khartoum State (Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman). Hundred raw milk samples were randomly collected from different localities/sources of Khartoum State and were inoculated on the relevant bacteriological media. Confirmation was performed using a series of biochemical tests. The results revealed that 63% of the samples were E. coli positive. The highest numbers of milk samples contaminated with E. coli were obtained from Khartoum north vending shops and Khartoum milk vendors. From twenty samples 9, 10 and 12 contaminated samples were detected from Khartoum, Khartoum North and Omdurman farms respectively with contamination with Coliforms ranging between 3.86±0.1 and 4.18±0.01 and E. coli between 3.53±0.1and 3.93±0.01. Although, fresh cow milk samples collected from milk vendors and milk vending shops were contaminated with almost the same load of Coliform bacteria 4.11 and 4.01 log10 cfu/mL, but the count of E. coli ranged from 3.54-3.90 log10 cfu/mL. The highest mean value of coliform was found in milk from Khartoum farms with15.0 x10 4 cfu/mL, while the lowest mean count of 3.857±0.02 log10 cfu/mL was detected
An online professional network to support teachers’ information and communication technology development

This paper reports on an evaluation undertaken of the potential impact of a Network for Educators: the Pathways for Learning, Anywhere, Anytime (PLANE) website. The evaluation was undertaken in New South Wales, Australia with teachers in Government, Catholic and Independent schools in both rural and suburban areas. The benefits and challenges associated with supporting teachers’ information and communication technologies (ICT) skills via a professional learning network platform are highlighted. Results of the study indicate that a well-designed online platform could potentially provide a space for teachers to learn to integrate ICT in their teaching with and from each other within a learning community.