Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of Curriculum Maps and Guiding Questions on the Test Performance of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities

Previous research on students with learning disabilities has indicated that they benefit most from explicit instruction. However, few studies have examined how explicit instruction may be translated to the logistical demands associated with large-group instruction in high school general education settings in ways that are socially acceptable to high school teachers. This intervention study evaluated the effects of two types of explicit instruction, curriculum maps and guiding questions, compared to the use of simple reviews of repeated information. Each was used to teach core curriculum content in a group-instruction format with 30 high school students with learning disabilities. A repeated-measures research design was used. Results of the comparison of student test scores associated with the three interventions indicated that the use of the curriculum maps significantly enhanced learning for students with learning disabilities more than guiding questions, and the use of guiding questions enhanced learning more than simple reviews of repeated information. Based on these findings, core curriculum general education teachers may be able to begin making their instruction more explicit and powerful by incorporating simple routines comprised of the use of curriculum maps to depict the importance and structure of the content and using these maps to lead and review learning through guided and interactive questioning.
Conventional transbronchial needle aspiration: From acquisition to precision

Introduction: Conventional transbronchial needle aspiration (C-TBNA) is a minimally invasive, safe, and cost-effective technique in evaluating mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Previously we reported that the skills for C-TBNA can be acquired from the books. We studied the learning curve for C-TBNA for a single bronchoscopist at a tertiary-care center where ultrasound technology remains difficult to acquire . Methods: We prospectively collected results of the first 99 consecutively performed C-TBNA between December 2009 and 2013. Patients were divided into 3 groups: (I): First 33, (II): Next 33 and (III): Last 33. Results were categorized as malignant, non-malignant or non-diagnostic. Diagnostic yield (DY), sensitivity (SEN), specificity (SPE), positive and negative predictive values (PPV, NPV), and accuracy (ACC) were calculated to learn the learning curve for C-TBNA. Results: Total 99 patients (M:F = 62:37), mean age 58.2 ± 11.5 years, mean LN diameter 26.9 ± 9.8 mm underwent C-TBNA. Sixty-nine patients had lymph nodes (LNs) >20 mm in diameter. Final diagnoses were established by C-TBNA in 44 (yield 44.4%), mediastinoscopy 47, transthoracic needle aspiration 5, endobronchial biopsy 2 and peripheral LN biopsy 1. C-TBNA was exclusively diagnostic in 35.4%. Group I: DY: 42.4%, 64.7% in malignancies, 19% in benign conditions (P = 0.008). SEN, SPE, PPV, NPV, ACC = 70%, 100%, 100%, 66.6%, 78.7%, respectively. Group II: DY: 54.5% (36.4% exclusive), 88.2% in malignancies and 19% benign conditions (P = 0.000). SEN, SPE, PPV, NPV, ACC=72%, 100%, 100%, 53.3%, 78.7%, respectively. Group III: DY: 36.3% (27% exclusive), 100% in malignancies and 16% in benign conditions. SEN, SPE, PPV, NPV, ACC = 92.3%, 100%, 100%, 95.2%, 97%, respectively. No difference was found in relation to LN size or location and TBNA yield. Conclusion: C-TBNA can be easily learned and the proficiency can be attained with <66 procedures. In selected patients, its exclusivity could exceed 35%.
On two unicast wireless networks with destination-to-source feedback

In this paper we study the role of feedback in layered two unicast wireless networks with arbitrary number of nodes and connectivity. The feedback model allows destinations to feedback their received signals to their respective sources. In the case of linear deterministic networks, we fully characterize the capacity region when the two individual minimum cut values are equal to 1 and show that feedback only helps increase capacity whenever the capacity region without feedback has (1, 1/2) or (1/2, 1) as its corner point but not both. Therefore, feedback helps balance the resource utilization of the two users, similar to the role of feedback in the two-user interference channel [1].
Differences in Imagined Interactions as a Consequence of Marital Ideology and Attachment

This study examined the relationship between attachment theory and Fitzpatrick's [1] marital typology based on traditional, independent, and separate ideologies in terms of imagined interactions or covert dialogues that individuals have with relational partners. According to attachment theory, individuals have internal schemata of themselves and their relationships which provide expectancies for adult relationships. These expectancies are reflected in secure, anxious/ambivalent, and avoidant attachment based on the typology derived by Hazan and Shaver [2]. A series of five hypotheses were tested exploring the relationship between attachment styles, marital types, and the prediction of attachment as a function of having imagined interactions with a relational partner in which individuals imagine talking with significant others about important relationship issues. The data revealed that sharing as a marital ideology was associated with a secure attachment and negatively associated with an anxious/ambivalent attachment. In addition, the data revealed that an anxious/ambivalent attachment was associated with having discrepant imagined interactions and that a secure attachment was associated with rehearsing messages that were vivid and nondiscrepant from real encounters. Results are discussed in terms of attachment theory, imagined interaction functions, and marital ideologies.
Agriscience Teacher's Attitudes Toward Implementation Of Content Area Reading Strategies

As part of a larger study, four agriscience teachers were interviewed about their perceptions, attitudes, and challenges with implementing content area reading strategies (CARS) in secondary agriscience. In the larger study, two of the teachers implemented a treatment of systematic, planned, and thoughtful CARS in two agriscience courses, while the other two teachers provided the comparison of teaching their “normal” routine of instruction. Prior to the study, agriscience teachers implemented few or no CARS. They possessed limited knowledge and confidence in using CARS. However, due to pressures from administrators, the state department of education, and others, teachers in the comparison group implemented twice as many strategies as the treatment group, yet their students arrived at nearly the same level of agricultural comprehension and motivation as students in the treatment group.
Efficient Automated Synthesis, Programing, and Implementation of Multi-Processor Platforms on FPGA Chips

Emerging embedded System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms are increasingly becoming multiprocessor architectures. The advances in the FPGA chip technology make the implementation of such architectures in a single chip feasible and very appealing. Although the FPGA chip technology is well developed by companies such as Xilinx and Altera, the concepts and the necessary tool support for building multiprocessor systems on a single FPGA chip are still not mature enough. As a consequence, system designers experience significant difficulties in 1) designing multiprocessor systems on FPGAs in a short amount of time and 2) programming such systems in order to satisfy the performance needs of applications executed on them. In this paper we present our concept for multiprocessor system design, programing, and implementation that addresses and solves the above two problems in a particular way. We have implemented the concept in a tool called ESPAM which is briefly introduced as well. Also, we present some results obtained by applying our concept and ESPAM tool to automatically generate multiprocessor systems that execute a real-life application, namely a Motion-JPEG encoder.
A novel ultrawide band locationing system using swarm enabled learning approaches

In this paper, an adaptive learning algorithm is developed using particle swarm to identify and mitigate the non-line of sight (NLOS) signals in ranging measurements. Training data is generated using the IEEE 802.15. 4a UWB channel model for different conditions. Multiple metrics derived from this data are fused to identify the NLOS signals. Specifically, kurtosis, mean excess delay and root mean square delay are used as metrics for fusion. The fusion strategy is derived using PSO, considering the correlation between multiple classifiers. We compare the fusion methodology achieved by PSO for the correlated data set to the likelihood ratio based fusion methodology assuming independence. Further, the paper presents an NLOS mitigation approach derived using PSO. A scalar called “error mitigation ratio (EMR)” is defined. The EMR transform a NLOS measurement into an equivalent LOS measurement. The PSO identifies the EMR using the training data. Application of PSO generated EMR enhances the positioning accuracy and is demonstrated in this paper for indoor wireless channel. This mitigation approach enables us to arrive at a position for the unknown node even when one of the measurements is identified as NLOS. Finally, PSO is used for multilateration to combine measurements from three nodes. Comparisons are done with the linearized least square method.
Retrieval of multi- and hyperspectral images using an interactive relevance feedback form of content-based image retrieval

This paper demonstrates the capability of a set of image search algorithms and display tools to search large databases for multi- and hyperspectral image cubes most closely matching a particular query cube. An interactive search and analysis tool is presented and tested based on a relevance feedback approach that uses the human-in-the-loop to enhance a content-based image retrieval process to rapidly find the desired set of image cubes.
Transforming UML Class Diagram into Cassandra Data Model with Annotations

The coming of big data era seriously challenges many traditional database techniques and it also explains the popularity of NoSQL databases, Cassandra, for example. Storing data in these NoSQL databases is a prerequisite for applying some popular large-scale data processing frameworks such as Hadoop or Spark. In this paper, we propose a model transformation approach that transforms class diagrams into Cassandra database schemata, which make it possible to obtain larger storage capacity and large-scale data processing ability without painful database schema redesigning. To achieve this goal, meta-models of the source model and target model are built by simplifying the definition of the UML class diagram and studying the Cassandra data model respectively. An annotation system is designed to improve the transformation, i.e., a more appropriate schema for Cassandra and expected runtime performance are achieved by adding extra information about query patterns to the transformation phase. This transformation is implemented with the ATL Transformation Language (ATL).
Regulatory Network of MicroRNA 399 and PHO 2 by Systemic Signaling 1 [ W ] [ OA ]

Recently, we showed that microRNA399s (miR399s) control inorganic phosphate (Pi) homeostasis by regulating the expression of PHO2 encoding a ubiquitin-conjugating E2 enzyme 24. Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) plants overexpressing miR399 or the pho2 mutant overaccumulate Pi in shoots. The association of Pi translocation and coexpression of miR399s and PHO2 in vascular tissues suggests their involvement in long-distance signaling. In this study, we used reciprocal grafting between wild-type and miR399-overexpressing transgenic plants to dissect the systemic roles of miR399 and PHO2. Arabidopsis rootstocks overexpressing miR399 showed high accumulation of Pi in the wild-type scions because of reduced PHO2 expression in the rootstocks. Although miR399 precursors or expression was not detected, we found a small but substantial amount of mature miR399 in the wild-type rootstocks grafted with transgenic scions, which indicates the movement of miR399 from shoots to roots. Suppression of PHO2 with miR399b or c was less efficient than that with miR399f. Of note, findings in grafted Arabidopsis were also discovered in grafted tobacco (Nicotiana benthamiana) plants. The analysis of the pho1 mutant provides additional support for systemic suppression of PHO2 by the movement of miR399 from Pi-depleted shoots to Pi-sufficient roots. We propose that the long-distance movement of miR399s from shoots to roots is crucial to enhance Pi uptake and translocation during the onset of Pi deficiency. Moreover, PHO2 small interfering RNAs mediated by the cleavage of miR399s may function to refine the suppression of PHO2. The regulation of miR399 and PHO2 via long-distance communication in response to Pi deficiency is discussed.
Exercise experience influences affective and motivational outcomes of prescribed and self‐selected intensity exercise

The purpose of the study was to compare affective and motivational responses to exercise performed at self‐selected and prescribed intensity [close to ventilatory threshold (VT)] between physically active and sedentary women. Following a graded exercise test, the women completed two 30 min bouts of treadmill exercise (on separate days, order counterbalanced). Intensity was prescribed in one session and self‐selected in the other. Exercise intensity, exercise‐efficacy, perceived competence, autonomy and affective responses were assessed. Results showed that the active women self‐selected to exercise at a significantly higher %HRpeak than their sedentary counterparts but, importantly, both groups exercised close to their VT. The order of conditions influenced affective and motivational responses. The active women experienced more positive affect during exercise and greater competence than sedentary women when the self‐selected condition was completed first. Autonomy was higher for the self‐selected condition. Self‐efficacy and competence were higher in the active women. Differences in self‐efficacy perceptions before the exercise depended on which condition was completed first. In conclusion, sedentary women felt relatively positive in the self‐selected condition but would benefit from familiarization and experience with exercise to enhance their self‐efficacy and competence.
An Exploration of Sense of Community and Student Success Using the National Survey of Student Engagement

This study created a sense-of-community survey from the National Survey of Student Engagement to study the relationship between sense of community and student success. Factor analysis suggested four factors: Campus Social Milieu, Divergent Thinking, Institutional Involvement, and Relationships. Reliable relationships were apparent between sense of community and student success.
Avances en la comprensión de la calidad de vida subjetiva

Este articulo resume un trabajo de investigacion que aporta nueva luz sobre el constructo de calidad de vida subjetiva (CVS} de dos formas. La primera, estableciendo un estandar normativo empirico con el que pueden compararse grupos e individuos. Un examen de los datos revela que la CVS generalmente se mantiene dentro de un rango normativo. La segunda, proponiendo que la CVS se mantiene bajo control homeostatico debido a una combinacion de dispositivos cognitivos y de personalidad. Se presenta un modelo sobre el control de la homeostasis y se discuten las implicaciones para la interpretacion de los datos de la CVS.
A Comparison Study of Quality Psychology Test Between Likert scale 5 points and 6 points

The main purposes of this research were (1) to study the quality evaluation psychology test Likertus scale 5 points and 6 points (attitude test, locus of control test and achievement motive test) focusing on construct validity, discrimination and reliability, (2) to compare the study for quality psychology test between Likertus scale 5 points and 6 points , and (3) to compare the study for personal decision making level between Likertus scale 5 points and 6 points. The subjects were 180 (60 for each test) undergraduate students from Mahasarakham University who were selected by purposive sampling. The research tools were as follows: (i) attitude test, (ii) locus of control test and (iii) achievement motive test comprised of measurement patterns developed for different variables. Means, Standard Deviation, Factors Analysis, Alpha Coefficient and t-test were used for data analysis. The research revealed (1) the higher component and Initial Eigenvalues cumulative percent of psychology test Likertus scale 5 points and 6 points but psychology test Likertus scale 6 points had a higher trend of discrimination and reliability than Likertus scale 5 points, (2) the comparison was construct validity, discrimination and reliability among Likertus scale 5 points and 6 points. It was found different reliability at . 05 level on achievement motive test only, and (3) the comparison of personal decision making level psychology test between Likertus scale 5 points and 6 points was different at . 05 level.
Potenciales relacionados a eventos cognitivos en Psicología del Deporte

Los Potenciales Relacionados a Eventos (PRE) han sido ampliamente utilizados en el estudio del funcionamiento del cerebro humano normal y han permitido conocer las desviaciones de muchos procesos cognitivos en pacientes con danos neurologicos y psiquiatricos. Sin embargo, se ha encontrado un numero reducido de trabajos publicados sobre el uso de estas tecnicas psicofisiologicas objetivas en el estudio de la actividad deportiva. En este articulo se realiza una revision de los principales potenciales relacionados a eventos descritos en la literatura cientifica y su aplicacion en el campo de la psicologia del deporte. El objetivo fundamental de este trabajo es contribuir a la mayor divulgacion de estas tecnicas y dotar al psicologo deportivo de herramientas objetivas para el estudio de los procesos cognitivos normales y sus desviaciones en el deportista de alto rendimiento.
Nucleic Acids Research

The linking number of DNA in minichromosomes increases by 2 turns during SV40 assembly. Changes in temperature also influence the average linking number of the total intracellular forms of SV40 DNA. When the isolated minichromosomes assembled in vivo are incubated with topoisomerase I at 330C in vitro, the linking number of SV40 DNA decreases. This decrease is about: -1.1 turns for minichromosomes with an average nucleosome spacing of 198 base pairs (bp), wt776; and -0.6 turns for minichromosomes containing a shorter average nucleosome repeat (177 bp), tsC219. The difference between the average linking number of naked SV40 DNA relaxed with topol at 330C and minichromosomes relaxed with the enzyme at the same temperature indicates that SV40 chromatin contains on the average 26 nucleosomes. However, the results of studies obtained both on DNA flexibility in chromatin and in naked DNA, and on the shape of the topoisomer distribution curves, indicate that all of the minichromosomes, regardless of their overall structure, do not contain the same number of nucleosomes; this heterogeneity may be as large as 8 nucleosomes. We find no apparent correlation between the amount of minichromosomes containing unconstrained torsional stress and the abundance of the molecules with a structure characteristic of transciptionally active chromatin. INTRODUCTION The topology of SV40 chromatin is of great interest because it reflects the interactions which promote DNA compaction and because it has been implicated in mechanisms which control gene expression in eukaryotic cells (reviewed in 1). The SV40 DNA isolated from lytically infected cells is negatively supercoiled and consists of a broad distribution of topoisomers (2). Earlier studies have shown that nucleosome assembly introduces torsional stress into covalently closed, circular DNA, and that topol relieves the stress unconstrained by the histones (3,4). The topological change introduced into DNA is equivalent to a decrease in the linking number of DNA by one turn per nucleosome (3,5). Recent reports indicate that the SV40 chromatin undergoes topological changes in vivo. Chen and Hsu (6) have shown that the DNA isolated from replication templates is more negatively supercoiled than the bulk of intracellular SV40 DNA. Furthermore, the process of virion assembly appears to influence the average linking number of SV40 DNA, since the linking number of DNA extracted from the 75 S chromatin is not the same as that of DNA extracted from the 220 S virions (6, 7). The topological state of the 75 S chromatin remains unclear, although it has been © I R L Press Limited, Oxford, England. Nucleic Acids Research Volume 15 Number 9 1987
COMPUTER GAZE ESTIMATION USING IMAGE SEGMENTATION , FEATURE EXTRACTION , AND NEURAL NETWORKS

While many eye and gaze tracking systems have been developed, many suffer from undesirable drawbacks and restrictions. Some assume that the user’s head remains stationary during the eye tracking. Other methods require frequent user recalibrations, either for each new user, or each time the user returns to the computer or moves. Still other methods are quite accurate, but are very intrusive (with equipment attached to the user’s head or eyes) or are expensive due to the use of specialized equipment. This study examines the feasibility of using eye features extracted from a segmented grayscale image of the computer user to estimate a person’s gaze coordinates on the computer screen using neural networks. While the neural networks have not yet been implemented, the extraction of pupil and sclera features from test images was promising. However, the proposed method cannot yet compare to the speed of other systems. Setting up the neural network to test performance against other systems, and improving the method to perform in real-time, is the next crucial step.
Are All Associations Alike?

Associational memberships have become the indicator of choice for examining the formation and destruction of social capital. Memberships in associations are believed to create generalized interpersonal trust, which can be used as a lubricant that makes possible a variety of forms of social interaction and cooperation. Clearly, not all types of associations will be equally effective in their relative capacity to create generalized, or public, social capital. Each indicator of social capital that we examine is positively related to associational membership. However, some association memberships, particularly in cultural groups, are correlated with a wide range of forms of social capital. The diversity of an association also has an effect on the connection between social capital and association memberships. Homogeneous associations are less likely to inculcate high levels of generalized trust and community reciprocity among their members. These results indicate the need for further specification of the social capital theory.
Multilingual Deep Lexical Acquisition for HPSGs via Supertagging

We propose a conditional random field-based method for supertagging, and apply it to the task of learning new lexical items for HPSG-based precision grammars of English and Japanese. Using a pseudo-likelihood approximation we are able to scale our model to hundreds of supertags and tens-of-thousands of training sentences. We show that it is possible to achieve start-of-the-art results for both languages using maximally language-independent lexical features. Further, we explore the performance of the models at the type- and token-level, demonstrating their superior performance when compared to a unigram-based baseline and a transformation-based learning approach.