Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Hematochemical Parameters and Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Rating Scale in Healthy Senior and Geriatric Dogs

: Aging is a process that includes natural and time-dependent changes in the body. Dogs whose quality of life is not adversely affected are classified as healthy elderly dogs. Behavioral and cognitive status should be taken into consideration together with blood analyzes in the health evaluation of old dogs. Therefore, it was aimed to evaluate hematochemical parameters and canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD) scale in 10 healthy senior (senior group, SG) and 14 healthy geriatric (geriatric group, GG) dogs in this study. No statistical difference was determined between the groups in the CBC analysis. In the blood gases analysis, pCO 2 (P=0.006), base excess (P=0.020) and HCO 3 (P=0.041) levels were found to be lower in GG compared to the SG. In serum biochemistry analysis, BUN (P=0.016) and GGT (P=0.003) levels were found to be higher whereas LDH (P=0.008) and triglyceride (P=0.003) levels were found to be lower in GG compared to SG. The total CCD scale score was 14.50 (12-23) in the SG and 50.50 (32-68) in the GG (P<0.001). In conclusion, differences in some parameters were determined as a result of blood gases and serum bio-chemistry analyzes between healthy senior and geriatric dogs, and it was concluded that routine hematochemical analyzes are important also in healthy elderly dogs. In addition, it was observed that the CCD scale scores of Terriers were higher in this study
Online gaming features in adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Aim: Leisure activities in adolescents with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) tend to focus on Internet activities, especially online games. Online gaming addiction has been observed in ADHD populations. Game genres and characteristics may affect addiction in ADHD adolescents who play online games. This study aims to contribute to the literature by examining the Internet gaming disorder (IGD) risk effects and game genres of hyperactivity/impulsivity, inattention, and ADHD index separately. Methods: A total of 884 adolescents playing online games were included. Participants answered the online game features form, Conners-Wells’ adolescent self-report scale—long version and digital gaming addiction scale—short form under the observation of their teachers. Game genres and ADHD symptomatology (Inattention, Hyperactivity/impulsivity, ADHD index) were categorized within themselves. Results: IGD was significant in all subcomponents of ADHD symptomatology. In all subcomponents, in-sulting/threatening speeches were found in the chat tab. In the Hyperactivity/impulsivity component, more hours of online gaming and spending real money on in-game advantages were found. In the Inat-tention and ADHD index, the amount of gaming in the social environment of the adolescents was high. In ADHD symptomatology, no significant results were found in game genres (except sports in the Inat-tention component). Conclusion: Although levels of online gaming are high in adolescents with ADHD, a bidirectional relationship is likely. We believe that social factors and communicative characteristics are important in relational factors in adolescents. Longitudinal studies should be conducted to answer important empirical questions about the relationship between ADHD-IGD and game genres.
Accio: Variable-Amount, Optimized-Unlinkable and NIZK-Free Off-Chain Payments via Hubs

Payment channel hubs (PCHs) serve as a promising solution to achieving quick off-chain payments between pairs of users. They work by using an untrusted tumbler to relay the payments between the payer and payee and enjoy the advantages of low cost and high scalability. However, the most recent privacy-preserving payment channel hub solution that supports variable payment amounts suffers from limited unlinkability, e.g., being vulnerable to the abort attack. Moreover, this solution utilizes zero-knowledge proofs, which bring huge costs on both computation time and communication overhead. Therefore, how to design PCHs that support variable amount payments and unlinkability, but reduce the use of huge-cost cryptographic tools as much as possible, is significant for the large-scale practical applications of off-chain payments. In this paper, we propose Accio, a variable amount payment channel hub solution with optimized unlinkability, by deepening research on unlinkability and constructing a new cryptographic tool. We provide the detailed Accio protocol and formally prove its security and privacy under the Universally Composable framework. Our prototype demonstrates its feasibility and the evaluation shows that Accio outperforms the other state-of-the-art works in both communication and computation costs.
Controlled Synthesis of Carbon-Encapsulated Copper Nanostructures by Using Smectite Clays as Nanotemplates

smec-Abstract: Rhomboidal and spherical metallic-copper nanostructures were encapsulated within well-formed graphitic shells by using a simple chemical method that involved the catalytic decomposition of acetylene over a copper catalyst that was supported on different smectite clays surfaces by ion-ex-change. These metallic-copper nanostructures could be separated from the inorganic support and remained stable for months. The choice of the clay support influenced both the shape and the size of the synthesized Cu nanostructures. The synthesized materials and the supported catalysts from which they were produced were studied in detail by TEM and SEM, powder X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis, as well as by Raman and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
General beliefs and the theory of planned behavior

This study tested whether the theory of planned behavior (TPB; Ajzen, 1985) could explain people’s intention to use a park-and-ride facility (transferium) in Groningen, The Netherlands. We extended the TPB by including egoistic, altruistic, and bio-spheric concerns. A questionnaire study was conducted among 218 respondents who regularly visit the center of Groningen for work or shopping. Environmental concerns were directly related to attitudes toward using the transferium. However, the 3 types of concerns were not directly related to intention to use the transferium. Furthermore, positive attitudes, positive subjective norms, and high perceived behavioral control toward the use of the transferium were related to stronger intention to use the transferium. Limitations and practical implications of the study are discussed.
The effect of premilking with a teat cup – like device , in a novel robotic rotary , on attachment accuracy and milk removal

This study investigated the effects of premilking teat preparation on attachment accuracy and milk removal characteristics for individual cows in a novel 16-bail prototype robotic rotary (RR; automatic milking rotary system; DeLaval AMR, Tumba, Sweden). The first commercial versions of the RR systems will have the option of purchasing and installing a teat preparation module (TPM) for premilking stimulation and cleaning of teats. It is expected that attachment of teat cups would be faster and more successful with the use of a TPM, and that the efficiency of milk removal, in terms of average and peak milk flow rates, would increase. We observed a significant effect of treatment (no wash vs. wash) and individual quarters on attachment success: cows exposed to the wash treatment had up to 1.5 times higher odds of being successfully attached. The attachment was not only more successful but was also found to be 4.3 s faster after cows were exposed to the wash treatment. Average milk flow rate was not affected by the wash treatment. Nevertheless, a significant interaction was found between wash treatment and milking interval affecting the peak milk flow (kg/ min) of individual cows. This interaction showed that cows with a milking interval ≤8 h subjected to the wash treatment had significantly higher peak flow rates (300 g/min increase) compared with cows in the same milking interval category with no wash treatment. The relationship between premilking stimulation and attachment success shown in this study will increase awareness (of both farmers and developers of the technology) of the importance of teat cleaning within the RR. The effects of the improved system performance should be taken into account (alongside the capital investment cost) when deciding to install a RR equipped (or not) with a TPM.
THE TETRAPOD MICROBIOTA OF THE WESSEX FORMATION (LOWER CRETACEOUS, BARREMIAN) OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT, UK.

Although remains of small vertebrates in the (Barremian) Wessex Formation of the Isle of Wight, southern England, are rare and fragmentary bulk screening techniques have resulted in the recovery of a diverse terrestrial microvertebrate fauna including lissamphibians, lepidosaurs, archosaurs, and mammals. Most taxa are generically distinct from those occurring in other European Early Cretaceous deposits, but in general aspect the faunas are similar. Palaeoenvironmental differences appear to have affected the balance of taxa present but the faunas are dominated by an essentially relictual assemblage of frogs of discoglossid grade, salamanders and albanerpetontids, scincomorph and anguimorph lizards, crocodyliforms, and small theropod and ornithischian dinosaurs. Many elements of this fauna are also encountered in the Early Cretaceous of central and eastern Asia, northern Gondwana and North America. It is becoming increasingly apparent that despite evidence for the existence of marine barriers separating these areas, faunal interchange occurred. The Wessex Formation microbiota lends further support to this concept and the occurrence of a gobiconodontid and a spalacolestine spalacotheriid in particular are consistent with other evidence supporting east/west, west/east dispersals.
Life-style, Coping Resources, and Trauma Symptoms: Predicting Posttraumatic Growth

Despite the negative psychological, emotional, relational, and physiological impact of traumatic events that often persist into adulthood (Breslau, Davis, Andreski, Peterson, 1991; Briere, 2004), some individuals may also experience posttraumatic growth (PTG) as they struggle to resolve their traumatic experiences. PTG is a process that originates from a cognitive response to cope with traumatic events, and an outcome that yields positive personal changes (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1998). Several factors are linked to the increased likelihood of PTG such as symptom severity, coping resources, and personality characteristics (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 2004). This study examined the contributory roles of life-style themes, coping resources, trauma symptoms, and their interaction on different forms of PTG in a sample of college graduate and undergraduates. Wanting Recognition, Tension Control, Social Support, and trauma symptoms were significantly related to PTG. Significant interaction effects were revealed between Wanting Recognition, Social Support and trauma symptoms. Implications for practice and research are
The development and application of the Coping with Bullying Scale for Children

THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF THE COPING WITH BULLYING SCALE FOR CHILDREN by Leandra N. Parris The Multidimensional Model for Coping with Bullying (MMCB; Parris, in development) was conceptualized based on a literature review of coping with bullying and by combining relevant aspects of previous models. Strategies were described based on their focus (problem-focused vs. emotion-focused) and orientation (avoidance, approach – self, approach – situation). The MMCB provided the framework for the development of the Coping with Bullying Scale for Children (CBSC; Parris et al., 2011), which was administered as part of a research project in an urban, southeastern school district. The Student Survey of Bullying Behaviors – Revised 2 (SSBB-R2; Varjas et al., 2008) and the Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2 nd Edition (BASC-2; Kamphaus & Reynolds, 2004) also were completed. The first research aim was to examine the factor structure of the CBSC in relation to the MMCB and investigate the relationship between coping style and student outcomes of depression, anxiety, and social stress. This study also examined the relationships between coping, victimization, and student engagement in bullying behavior, as well as the moderating effect of age, gender, and ethnicity on these relationships. The fourth research question was is there a relationship between student coping with bullying and their perceptions of control or selfreliance? Data analysis resulted in a four factor coping structure: constructive, externalizing, cognitive distancing, and self-blame. Externalizing coping was found to be a predictor of depression while constructive and self-blame coping was associated with more social stress. Self-blame also predicted higher rates of anxiety. Results indicated that more frequent victimization predicted the use of constructive and self-blame strategies, while students more often engaged in bullying behaviors indicated a higher use of externalizing and self-blame. Gender, age, and ethnicity were not found to be associated with levels of victimization, bullying behaviors, or the use of any of the four types of coping. Further, these demographic variables did not moderate the relationship between victimization and coping or bullying and coping. Finally, feelings of control were not associated with student coping; however, more self-reliance was predictive of constructive coping, cognitive distancing, and self-blame. Implications for future research and interventions for students involved in bullying are discussed. THE DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF THE COPING WITH BULLYING SCALE FOR CHILDREN by Leandra N. Parris
Factors that Increase and Decrease Teachers’ Motivation: The example of Gaza

The goal of this study is to find out the situations that motivate and demotivate teachers in their job. In this study, phenomenology, one of the qualitative research method designs, was used to reveal the factors affecting teachers' motivation. Content analysis, one of the qualitative data analysis techniques, was used to examine the acquired data. The study group consisted of (25) teachers working in primary schools in Gaza Governorate-Occupied Palestine in the academic year 2019-2020. They were selected according to the convenience sampling method. (15) extrinsic motivators, (26) intrinsic motivators, (32) extrinsic demotivators, and (3) intrinsic demotivators emerged from the analysis and interviews. The findings of the study are in line with the attribution theory of motivation, especially the dimension of locus of causality, as teachers’ motivators and demotivational factors are classified according to internal and external motivation factors. In addition, some factors can be attributed to the stability dimension, specifically the demotivational factors including the school physical environment, administrative bureaucracy, the routine of governmental organizations, weak incentives, and unstable political conditions. These factors are stable causes that influence teachers’ behaviours consistently over time. Internal motivating factors are effective in increasing motivation more than exterior motivating factors; however, the external factors are effective in decreasing the motivation of teachers more than the internal factors.
Are Two Heads Better Than One? Team versus Individual Play in Signaling Games

We compare individuals with two-person teams in signaling game experiments. Teams consistently play more strategically than individuals and generate positive synergies in more difficult games, beating a demanding "truth-wins" norm. The superior performance of teams is most striking following changes in payoffs that change the equilibrium outcome. Individuals play less strategically following the change in payoffs than inexperienced subjects playing the same game. In contrast, the teams exhibit positive learning transfer, playing more strategically following the change than inexperienced subjects. Dialogues between teammates are used to identify factors promoting strategic play.
Targeting for Social Safety Nets Evidence from Nine Programs in the Sahel

The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about development issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even if the presentations are less than fully polished. The papers carry the names of the authors and should be cited accordingly. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this paper are entirely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/World Bank and its affiliated organizations, or those of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent.
Implications of the ISCHEMIA trial on the practice of surgical myocardial revascularization

See Commentaries on pages 100 and 101. Feature Editor’s Introduction—A thorough understanding of the literature in regard to the management of coronary artery disease (CAD) is vital to the effective leadership of cardiovascular surgeons within the heart team. Several large seminal studies have contributed significantly to our knowledge base and similarly determined practice patterns and most effective management of our patients with single-vessel or multivessel CAD (ie, Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation, Syntax, STICH). Most recently, the International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness With Medical and Invasive Approaches trial results were presented at the 2019 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions to further our understanding of the management of patients with stable ischemic heart disease. The findings were far-reaching and challenged our current management of patients with moderate and even severe ischemic heart disease, suggesting no benefit to revascularization over medical therapy in select patients. Although the findings are profound, there are several critical factors that should be considered in deciding on medical therapy over percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting. A deep understanding of the study outcomes and clinical variables to consider in choosing revascularization versus medical therapy is vital for cardiac surgeons to provide optimal survival and minimal morbidity to patients. Four experts in CAD and coronary revascularization, Drs Marc Ruel, Louise Sun, Michael Farkouh, and Mario Gaudino, were chosen to carefully interpret the outcomes of the International Study of Comparative Health Effectiveness With Medical and Invasive Approaches trial and implications for our patients. The article
ERTS-1 Aircraft Support, 24-Channel MSS CCT Experiences and Land Use Classification Results

Aircraft multispectral scanner (MSS) data collected by the NASA 24-channel MSS on July 26, 1972 (Mission 207) over the USDA, Research Farm at Weslaco, Texas, were evaluated for quality and for crop, soil, and water discrimination. The standard deviations for each of the 24 channels for a uniform surface, a water reservoir, were used as an indicator of system noise. By this criterion, channels 22, 20, 15, qnd 21 were of low quality. Based on the ratio of odd to even numbers in all channels, the conclusion was reached that the data are 7-bit precision. An optimum channel selection proeram selected channels 7, 8, 3, and 18 as the best 4 channels for distinguishing among seven vegetal categories: Stoneville 213 cotton, Anton SP-21 cotton, Valencia orange, Red Blush grapefruit, sugarcane, Coast-Cross 1 berrrudagrass and African stargrass. These same channels also distinguished the nonvegetal categories (water, highway, rooftops, and bare soil) satisfactorily. Among the vegetal categories, sugarcane and cotton had distinctive signatures that allowed them to be distinguished from grass and citrus. Classification accuracies improved to about 81% when the intra plant genera categories (such as the two cotton varieties) were combined into one.
VECTOR BUNDLE VALUED DIFFERENTIAL FORMS ON (cid:78) Q -MANIFOLDS

Geometric structures on (cid:78) Q -manifolds, i.e., nonnegatively graded manifolds with a homological vector ﬁeld, encode nongraded geometric data on Lie algebroids and their higher analogues. A particularly relevant class of structures consists of vector bundle valued differential forms. Symplec-tic forms, contact structures and, more generally, distributions are in this class. We describe vector bundle valued differential forms on nonnegatively graded manifolds in terms of nongraded geometric data. Moreover, we use this description to present, in a uniﬁed way, novel proofs of known results, and new results about degree-one (cid:78) Q -manifolds equipped with certain geometric structures, namely symplectic structures, contact structures, invo-lutive distributions (already present in literature), locally conformal symplectic structures, and generic vector bundle valued higher order forms, in particular presymplectic and multisymplectic structures (not yet present in literature).
An Observational Study of the Kuroshio in the East China Sea: Local, Regional and Basin-Wide Perspectives on a Western Boundary Current

Abstract : The Kuroshio is the western boundary current of the North Pacific midlatitude gyre. An observational study of the Kuroshio was conducted using data collected in the East China Sea (ECS) north of Okinawa from December 2002 through November 2004 with an array of inverted echo sounders and acoustic Doppler current profilers. Using these data, Kuroshio velocity structure and transport time series were obtained. Net absolute transport ranges between 4 and 29 Sv and has spectral peaks at periods of 60, 15 and 11 days. The mean net absolute transport is 18.5 0.8 Sv. In conjunction with these in situ measurements, satellite altimeter data were used to extend the Kuroshio transport time series back to 1993. Comparison with net Ryukyu Current transport southeast of Okinawa shows that their mean sum (24 Sv), is less than the mean predicted Sverdrup transport. Additionally, Kuroshio and Ryukyu Current transports are positively correlated, with 60 day lag, due to the effect of mesoscale eddies impinging on the Kerama Gap. Finally, annually-averaged Kuroshio and Ryukyu Current transports correlate positively with the Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) index. The correlations, r, which are highest at zero lag, are 0.76 for the Kuroshio and 0.49 for the Ryukyu Current. The combined transport variation correlated with PDO index variation is about 4 Sv. PDO index is strongly negatively correlated with NCEP wind stress curl over the central North Pacific at 20 30 N.
Arbetsformer och dynamik i klassrummet.

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An evaluation of second-generation ebook readers

Purpose – This study seeks to evaluate a selection of second‐generation ebook readers in order to determine which devices deliver the best experience for the user, in terms of functionality and overall experience. The technical and physical elements of the devices are also compared.Design/methodology/approach – This paper starts with a brief discussion of the current ebook marketplace, and previous studies that evaluate ebook readers. It then reports on a study in which 33 Master's students from an Information and Library Studies course were each given an ebook reader and asked to complete a task designed to engage them with the device. The participants then evaluated the devices by completing a questionnaire. A discussion of the results of the study and implications for the development of ebook reading devices follows.Findings – Although some issues, specifically size, weight, and screen quality, have been addressed in the new generation of ebook readers, some residual dissatisfaction remains. The partic.