Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Mid-adult Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Knowledge Scale in the United States

A mid-adult human papilloma virus vaccination knowledge scale was developed and psychometrically evaluated to reveal a 3-factor structure with good validity and reliability. Background Previous human papillomavirus (HPV) and HPV vaccine knowledge scales have focused on young adults in the vaccination catch-up age range or parents of vaccine eligible adolescents. Previous scales are not specific to the new guidelines for HPV vaccination in mid-adults. The study aimed to develop and validate a mid-adult HPV vaccine knowledge scale informed by the latest vaccine recommendations. Methods Self-reported data were collected using a cross-sectional survey of adults aged 27 to 45 years with no history of HPV vaccination (n = 706). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses identified latent constructs in a 13-item mid-adult HPV vaccine knowledge scale. Sociodemographic differences in the HPV vaccine knowledge were also assessed. Results The mean of correct responses across all items was 5.9 (SD, 2.8; range, 0–13). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses revealed a 3-factor structure best explained the data with a good construct validity and reliability. The first factor contained 6 items about HPV infection, the second factor contained 3 items about HPV prevention through vaccination, and the third factor contained items about HPV vaccination misinformation. Analysis of variance and t test found significant group level differences in knowledge among sex, race, educational level, annual income, health insurance, and marital status. Conclusions Our study supports the use of a knowledge scale for US mid-adults to assess HPV and HPV vaccination knowledge because the patient requires some baseline knowledge of this recommendation to discuss the vaccine with their health care provider. The mid-adult HPV vaccine knowledge scale can measure basic HPV knowledge important to informed decision making.
An Investigation of Biological Markers of Adult Attachment in the Framework of Polyvagal Theory

In this dissertation, the physiological effects of attachment theory were investigated with respect to the Polyvagal theory. The aim of the study is to investigate comparatively whether there is a physiological change that can be proven by activating the attachment system as a result of romantic relationship and vital threat with emotional stimuli through the participants who are classified as avoidant and anxious attachment dimensions by applying ECR scale. 60 participants divided into the two groups; avoidant and anxious were exposed to visual stimulus in three qualified categories (romantic relationship-positive, neutral and romantic relationship-negative) for 12 min. Skin conductance level (SCL) computed from GSR by measuring changes in the conductivity of the skin regulated by the Autonomic Nervous System. In order to observe the changes in facial expressions regulated by the VII. cranial nerve, the metrics of 7 basic emotions in AFFDEX facial expression analysis modules (anger, sadness, disgust, happiness, etc.) were analyzed with "Time Percentage". Thus, it was investigated whether there was a statistically significant difference in terms of physiological change between two different groups in three different stimulus categories. It was observed that there is no significant difference in the measurement of SCL μS/m of two groups. However, when peaks were included in the analyses, it was observed that the anxious group have more peak counts then the avoidant groups in terms of romantic positive, romantic negative, and polyvagal -negative measures (χ2 (4)= 45,084, p=. 000). As for AFFDEX analyses, Positive, Sadness (mean, 0.03 ss = 0.26 - mean 00 p = .014), Neutral, sadness (mean, 0.15 sd = 1.53 - mean .00 p = .025) Negative, fear (mean, 0.12 sd = 1.06 - mean.00 p = .045) Negative time percentage (mean: 0.33 sd = 2.58 – mean: 2.43 ss = 11.24 p = .038) were observed significant differences between groups. As a result, it is assumed that revealing concrete and important findings on biological markers of adult attachment with respect to the framework of polyvagal theory would provide both theoretical and practical contributions to the field.
Implementing the collective impact model as a gateway to a veterans community navigator program

ABSTRACT Addressing mental health needs and homelessness among the veteran population calls for a coordinated systemic response that is all too often missing from community-based responses. The collective impact (CI) model provides a framework for community collaboration to address entrenched problems by increasing collaboration across sectors. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach to explore the use of CI to develop a veterans’ community navigator program within a community in the Southwestern United States (US). Data was gathered and thematically analyzed from interviews with key stakeholders (N = 7). Findings from this study support the use of the CI model for program development and implementation and suggest that the CI model may be enhanced with strategic approaches that 1) consider the target population as stakeholders, 2) strategize communication to build sustainable partnerships, and 3) use thorough community needs assessments to inform program development.
The usefulness of sparse k-means in metabolomics data: An example from breast cancer data

In processing metabolomics data, multidimensional quantitative data from thousands of metabolites are often sparse, that is, only a small fraction of metabolites are relevant to the phenotype of interest. Clustering is therefore used to discover subtypes from omics data. Sparse processing, which selects important metabolites from the total omics data, is an effective clustering technique. This study investigated the effectiveness of sparse k-means for metabolomics data. Specifically, sparse k-means was used to cluster blood lipid metabolite data of breast cancer patients in two studies: (1) before and after menopause, and (2) pre- and postoperative chemotherapy. In both cases, sparse k-means showed comparable discrimination accuracy with fewer metabolites than k-means. Furthermore, when the L1 norm values were varied, no significant changes were observed. The mean silhouette coefficients of sparse k-means and k-means were (1) 0.38 ± 0.14 (S.D.) and 0.17 ± 0.01, (2) 0.38 ± 0.07 and 0.17 ± 0.01, indicating that feature selection using sparse k-means can improve clustering results. In addition, metabolite selection using sparse k-means was consistent regardless of the test data or the constrained value of the L1 norm, indicating robustness.
Fabrication of Paper-Based Microfluidics by Spray on Printed Paper

Since the monumental work conducted by Whitesides et al. in 2007, research and development of paper-based microfluidics has been widely carried out, with its applications ranging from chemical and biological detection and analysis, to environmental monitoring and food-safety inspection. Paper-based microfluidics possesses several competitive advantages over other substrate materials, such as being simple, inexpensive, power-free for fluid transport, lightweight, biodegradable, biocompatible, good for colorimetric tests, flammable for easy disposal of used paper-based diagnostic devices by incineration, and being chemically modifiable. Myriad methods have been demonstrated to fabricate paper-based microfluidics, such as solid wax printing, cutting, photolithography, microembossing, etc. In this study, fabrication of paper-based microfluidics was demonstrated by spray on the printed paper. Different from the normally used filter papers, printing paper, which is much more accessible and cheaper, was utilized as the substrate material. The toner was intended to serve as the mask and the patterned hydrophobic barrier was formed after spray and heating. The processing parameters such as toner coverage on the printing paper, properties of the hydrophobic spray, surface properties of the paper, and curing temperature and time were systematically investigated. It was found that, after repetitive printing four times, the toner was able to prevent the hydrophobic spray (the mixture of PDMS and ethyl acetate) from wicking through the printing paper. The overall processing time for fabrication of paper-based microfluidic chips was less than 10 min and the technique is potentially scalable. Glucose detection was conducted using the microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) as fabricated and a linear relationship was obtained between 1 and 10 mM.
CAPACITY EVALUATION OF TWO-LANE, TWO-WAY HIGHWAYS BY SIMULATION MODELING

A tool developed during the last four years, a microscopic Monte Carlo simulation model of a two-lane, two-way highway, was used to evaluate capacity more accurately. The model operates by processing individual vehicles traveling along a two-lane road where grades and no-passing zones can be specified. The performance of passenger vehicles and trucks is modeled in detail. The validity of the model is demonstrated by comparing specific simulated output to published data obtained under similar conditions. The model is applied in a comparison with the analysis procedures given in the Highway Capacity Manual for two-lane, two-way roads. Satisfactory agreement is obtained between the manual operating speed-volume to capacity ratio curve and a similar relation obtained from model runs. Poorer agreement is obtained between the manual truck equivalency factors for two-lane, two-way roads and similar factors derived from model runs. The conclusion is that the manual may overestimate the adverse effects of trucks on steeper grades. This paper should be of interest to practicing engineers because it introduces an important new tool for detailed evaluation of traffic operations on two-lane highways, and it provides evidence that revision is needed in two-lane highway analysis procedure in the Highway Capacity Manual. /Author/
Robot mediated communication : enhancing tele-presence using an avatar

In the past few years there has been a lot of development in the field of tele-presence. These developments have caused tele-presence technologies to become easily accessible and also for the experience to be enhanced. Since tele-presence is not only used for tele-presence assisted group meetings but also in some forms of Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), these activities have also been facilitated. One of the lingering issues has to do with how to properly transmit presence of non-co-located members to the rest of the group. Using current commercially available tele-presence technology it is possible to exhibit a limited level of social presence but no physical presence. In order to cater for this lack of presence a system is implemented here using tele-operated robots as avatars for remote team members and had its efficacy tested. This testing includes both the level of presence that can be exhibited by robot avatars but also how the efficacy of these robots for this task changes depending on the morphology of the robot. Using different types of robots, a humanoid robot and an industrial robot arm, as tele-presence avatars, it is found that the humanoid robot using an appropriate control system is better at exhibiting a social presence. Further, when compared to a voice only scenario, both robots proved significantly better than with only voice in terms of both cooperative task solving and social presence. These results indicate that using an appropriate control system, a humanoid robot can be better than an industrial robot in these types of tasks and the validity of aiming for a humanoid design behaving in a human-like way in order to emulate social interactions that are closer to human norms. This has implications for the design of autonomous socially interactive robot systems.
Review of the enhancement of university curriculum through utilisation of sustainable engineering and appropriate technology workshops

Engineers Without Borders Australia's (EWBA) Future Engineers program has attempted to improve secondary students' understanding of engineering and science thus encouraging participation at higher levels. The purpose of this program is to engage university students with the broader community, whilst teaching them about sustainability, team work, communication and professional practices. In 2010, Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWBA) began conducting a curriculum based High School Outreach program in collaboration with Western Australian based universities (Loden & Biswas, 2010). Loden and Biswas (2010) worked on the feedback data of school students to determine how they benefitted from participation. In this paper, a detailed survey of engineering students was carried out to evaluate the success of the Future Engineering program in meeting its university curriculum objectives and students' satisfaction whilst identifying opportunities to improve the program in future years.
Bidirectional electromigration of a corrosion inhibitor in chloride contaminated concrete

Triethylenetetramine (TETA), as a corrosion inhibitor for steel in aqueous media, was introduced into chloride-contaminated concrete, specimens by using a novel method called bidirectional electromigration rehabilitation (BIEM). An electric field was applied between embedded steel cathodes and external anodes to inject the corrosion inhibitor from external electrolytes into the concrete, and at the same time to extract the chloride ions from the concrete cover zone. In part 1, after the treatment, the specimens were drilled to determine the concentration profiles of the corrosion inhibitor, chloride and hydroxyl ions within the concrete. The effects of variations in the applied current density, duration of electrolysis, water/cement ratio, initial chloride content and surface carbonation on the concentration profiles of the proposed ions were determined. Electrochemical chloride extraction (ECE), in which saturated calcium hydroxide solution was used as an external electrolyte, was applied in control expe.
Utilization of EHR to Improve Support Person Engagement in Health Care for Patients With Chronic Conditions

Innovations in electronic health record (EHR) systems invite new patient and family engagement methods and create opportunities to reduce healthcare disparities. However, many patients and their identified support persons (ie, proxies) are unsure how to interface with the technology. This phenomenological qualitative study served as a pilot study to investigate the patient, proxy, and provider lived experiences utilizing patient-facing EHR portals. Individual interviews and focus groups were utilized to collect qualitative data from 21 patient, proxy, and healthcare provider participants across 3 time points. Colaizzi's phenomenological data analysis method was utilized to interpret the data. Four themes emerged highlighting critical benefits and obstacles for patients and support persons interfacing with a patient portal: (a) agency, (b) connection, (c) support, and (d) technology literacy. Results help highlight strategies and dispel myths essential to advancing patient and family engagement using EHR patient portal systems. The study's outcomes reflect recommendations for onboarding proxies and improving patient/family engagement and family-centered care models.
Signal processing of acoustic reflectometry in estimation of paint thickness measurement over composites using neural networks

An accurate method of measuring the thickness of paint on composite aircraft parts is important from a weight standpoint, but more importantly, due to damage that can occur from lightning strikes on composite parts with excessively thick paint coatings. When the lightning strikes the aircraft, the embedded conductive wires (which are made up of aluminum) evenly spread the current over the surface of the aircraft. The current generated due to the lightning reaches the different layers of the aircraft skin depending on the paint thickness or, in general, coating thickness. If the paint is thick, the current generated by lightning cannot spread and burns a hole in the aircraft. This project was charged with a task of looking at a method to improve the accuracy and ease of operation of a commercial paint thickness measurement system that analyses the reflection pattern of an acoustic pulse echo (time domain reflectometry).
Five-Level Switched-Capacitor ANPC Inverter With Output Voltage Boosting Capability

This article proposes a three-phase five-level switched-capacitor active neutral point clamped converter, which can be characterized by voltage boost ability, low-voltage stress across semiconductor devices, and balance of floating capacitor voltage without any auxiliary circuits and/or sensors. Operating principles and modulation scheme of the proposed converter, as well as a comparative analysis with similar topologies are included. Simulation and experimental results for a three-phase prototype are given to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed five-level converter.
Organisational driving safety systems analysis: Fleet safety situational issues and system gaps

The identification of safety hazards and risks and their associated control measures provides the foundation for any safety program and essentially determines the scope, content and complexity of an effective occupational health and safety management system. In the case of work-related road safety (WRRS), there is a gap within current knowledge, research and practice regarding the holistic assessment of WRRS safety systems and practice. In order to mitigate this gap, a multi-level process tool for assessing WRRS safety systems was developed from extensive consultation, practice and informed by theoretical models and frameworks. Data collection for the Organisational Driving Safety Systems Analysis (ODSSA) tool utilised a case study methodology and included multiple information sources: such as documents, archival records, interviews, direct observations, participant observations, and physical artefacts. Previous trials and application of the ODSSA has indicated that the tool is applicable to a wide range of organisational fleet environments and settings. This paper reports on the research results and effectiveness of the ODSSA tool to assess WRRS systems across a large organisation that recently underwent considerable organisational change, including amalgamation of multiple organisations. The outcomes of this project identified considerable differences in the degree by which the organisation addressed WRRS across their vehicle fleet operations and provided guidelines for improving organisations’ WRRS systems. The ODSSA tool was pivotal in determining WRRS system deficiencies and provided a platform to inform mitigation and improvement strategies.
Approach of Pregnant Women from Poland and the Ukraine to COVID-19 Vaccination—The Role of Medical Consultation

There are many arguments for the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy. The aim of this study is to describe the level of vaccination acceptance, to find the factors that most influence the decision to vaccinate, and to describe the scale of changes in vaccination acceptance influenced by medical information on the safety, efficacy, and benefits of vaccination among pregnant women. A total of 300 patients completed the questionnaire, including 150 in Poland and 150 in the Ukraine. The level of vaccination acceptance was assessed before and after medical consultation. There were 53 (35.3%) patients with the intention to get vaccinated in Poland and 25 (16.7%) in the Ukraine. After consultation with a physician, this increased to 109 (72.6%) in Poland and 69 (46%) in the Ukraine. The main factors influencing the acceptance of vaccinations were the fear of harming the foetus (OR-0.119, CI-0.039–0.324 p < 0.001), complications in pregnancy (OR-0.073 CI-0.023–0.197 p < 0.001), and limitations in the vaccination programme (OR-0.026 CI-0.001–0.207 p < 0.001). Medical information about the safety, effectiveness and benefits of vaccinations among pregnant women, provided during a medical visit, may increase the acceptance of vaccinations by 105.6%, as among Polish patients, and by 176%, as among pregnant women from the Ukraine.
Das duale Prozessmodell dynamischer Fähigkeiten – (Mikro-)Politische Desiderata und Rekonstruktionsperspektiven

Das duale Prozessmodell dynamischer Fähigkeiten von Schreyögg und Kliesch-Eberl (2007) ist eine interessante Alternative zu Routine- oder Integrationsmodellen dynamischer Fähigkeiten. Das Modell bietet bislang jedoch nur eine funktionalistisch eingeschränkte Interpretation politischer Prozesse, die für das Verständnis dynamischer Fähigkeiten von großer Relevanz sind. Der vorliegende Beitrag zeigt, wie mit verschiedenen Politikkonzeptionen das Potential des dualen Prozessmodells dynamischer Fähigkeiten zur Wirklichkeitserschließung in dieser Hinsicht erweitert werden kann. Damit soll auch zur differenzierteren Reflektion machtpolitischer Probleme im Diskurs um dynamische Fähigkeiten angeregt werden.
Implementing evidence-based programmes in children’s services : Key issues for success

This report brings together the latest international thinking about the key issues relating to the implementation of evidence-based programmes, utilising both published work and expert opinion. The aim is to provide a summary of issues that should be considered and planned for by those about to start implementing a new programme in order to increase the chances of success; to draw attention to sources of further information; and to share lessons that have been learned by others when implementing similar programmes.
A Fully-Integrated All-Digital Outphasing Transmitter for Wireless Communications.

The objective of the proposed research is to present a new all-digital outphasing transmitter IC, a comprehensive explanation of its operation, and its performance characterization. The all-digital transmitter chip leverages flexible digital phase modulators (DPMs) to adaptively compensate for amplifier mismatches. As the DPM uses a digital input to directly modulate the RF phase of each path, the phase control becomes very simple and accurate for power amplifier (PA) gain/phase mismatch compensation. Furthermore, this digital phase modulation scheme also facilitates minimizing the distortion of an RF combiner. It is newly proposed that two distinct digital predistortion algorithms are required for perfect compensation for both PAs and a combiner. All phase calibration values can be adaptively calculated as a function of outphase angle and saved in digital look-up tables to predistort the phase inputs of two DPMs. Various types of PAs and combiners are investigated to further enhance the performance of the outphasing transmitter. These features are implemented in a chip fabricated in a 0.18-microm CMOS process and evaluated with IEEE 802.16e baseband symbols.
From Networked Sociability to Net-Worker Commodity

Media convergence impacted the way people use media. The - new audience‖ is composed by individuals who surfs information flows through nets of social relations, - jumping from TV to PC, from iphone to ipod, in autonomous processes of productive interaction. The users are more likely and highly engaged to valorize their consumptions choices and they autonomously work as viral agents. Media companies worldwide do many efforts to build and upkeep the interaction with their users, but also to build, upkeep and reflect the social relations set among them. It‘s a manner to refine the strategies of specification and fractionation of the audience. By use of Social Networking (or/and - Social Networking logics use) they do a preliminary selection of people‘s segments which work with viral efficiency and efficacy and gain the tighter demographic definitions that advertisers covet.