Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Insecure Attachment and Loneliness of Students in Internet Addiction as Mediation

Insecure Attachment is one of two common attachment types that occur in individuals. Individuals who experience this model's attachment tend to become closed and cause most of them to experience loneliness. Loneliness is defined as a state in which individuals feel alienated from their social environment because of their inability to interact in the environment. In early adulthood, environmental changes further strengthen this state, especially when the individual is also experiencing the behavior of Internet addiction. This will further improve the state of loneliness experienced. The purpose of this study was to see the effect of internet addiction as mediation on insecure attachment and loneliness. The study was conducted on 110 active students who use internet at least 6 hours per day and overseas. The results show that there is a positive influence between insecure attachment positively affect the loneliness experienced by students who are mediated by Internet addiction (β =.3823; p <.05). This influence found that internet addiction as a partial mediation (R1<R2, .392 <.433).
Antibody Response to the Chlamydial Heat-Shock Protein 60 in an Experimental Model of Chronic Pelvic Inﬂammatory Disease in Monkeys

A primate model of chlamydial pelvic inﬂammatory disease was used to characterize serum antibody responses to the 60 kDa chlamydial heat shock protein (CHSP60). Forty monkeys were infected in the fallopian tubes with Chlamydia trachomatis and then were treated.Twenty-three (58%) monkeys developed antibodies against CHSP60, of whom 6 (15%) had CHSP60 responses that persisted throughout the study and 17 (42.5%) had a transient response. A persistent CHSP60 antibody response was correlated with being culture- or ligase chain re-action–positive in the fallopian tubes ( ), but not in the cervix pretreatment, and with P 5 . 004 being tubal-positive posttreatment ( ). Compared with tubal-negative monkeys, tubal- P 5 . 02 positive monkeys had more intense CHSP60 responses ( ) that lasted longer ( P 5 .006 P 5 ). Among CHSP60 responders, an was correlated with more severe salpingeal . 002 OD 1 0.5 pathology before treatment ( ). CHSP60 antibody response may be useful as a marker P 5 . 04 of persistent chlamydial infection in the fallopian tubes.
of Nutrition and Public Health Why does Living at Higher Altitude Influence Death Rates for Selected Diseases and Conditions? An Ecologic Study Involving US Counties

Higher altitude living has been associated with lower death rates for specific causes. This study will measure the association between altitude and selected causes of death and consider the effect other natural environmental factors have on these associations. Methods: An ecologic study design involving 3,108 counties was used. Environmental variables included altitude and average daily sunlight, maximum air temperature, PM2.5, and precipitation. Age-adjusted mortality rates were considered for several causes of death. Results: Counties with higher altitude have lower mortality rates for all causes, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, tobacco-re-lated cancer, non-tobacco-related cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease, and higher for suicide and accidents. Diabetes and pneumonia/in-fluenza are not associated with altitude. Counties at ≥ 2500 meters compared with < 500 meters have 6.05% higher sunlight, 30.47% lower air temperature, 55.53% lower PM2.5, and 49.50% lower precipitation. County-level mean mortality rates were 35.86% lower for all causes, 43.16% lower for heart disease, 35.67% lower for cerebrovascular disease, 51.47% lower for tobacco-related cancer, 25.14% lower for non-tobacco-related cancer, and 39.13% lower for Alzheimer’s disease, and 93.89% higher for suicide. For accidents, the mean mortality rate was 30.97% higher through 2000-2499 meters, but the rates declined thereafter. Mean mortality rates are almost the same in the highest and lowest altitude groups for pneumonia/influenza. Conclusion: In adjusted models accounting for the environmental variables, altitude, average daily maximum air temperature, PM2.5, and precipitation positively correlate with each of the causes of death considered, whereas average daily sunlight negatively correlates with the causes of death. Why does Living at Higher Altitude Influence Death Rates for Selected Diseases and Conditions? An Study Abstract
Harmonic compatibility for loops in electronic music

In this work, we explore and compare a set of measures for harmonic compatibility. We focus our research on simultaneous harmonic compatibility for Loops in Electronic music. Loops are short and repetitive pieces of music meant to be played infinitely and are very popular in modern music production. The measures evaluated cover different algorithms and underlying mechanisms for harmonic compatibility. The mechanisms range from spectral matching and roughness to periodicity of the resulting signal. The measures are evaluated in an open experiment where participants are asked about their preference between pairwise comparisons of mixes suggested by the algorithms. We analyze the results with a statistical model that allows us to go from pairwise comparisons to a global ranking. We provide conclusions for this final global ranking, and also for our own observations of the suggested mixes. A complementary repository for this work is provided, containing the code, scripts, results, and links to the database of Loops. With this work, we step towards a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms of harmonic compatibility. Also, the repository containing the code, allow future researchers to reproduce our work and explore the field of harmonic compatibility without having to implement the algorithms from scratch.
Basic hope, attitudes, and motivation to learn during educational activities in physical education students

This study aimed at assessing a degree of the basic hope and motivation character (typical behavior) showed by the physical education students during their educational activities. It was assumed that the degree of the basic hope may determine students’ approach and motivation to learn (study). Eighty four students of the physical education at the Academy of Physical Education and Sport (APhES) in Gdańsk participated in this study, including 47 male and 37 female students aged between 22 and 28 years. Three scales (questionnaires) were used. The first BHI-12 served to measure basic hope; RMD to measure three attitudes of the examined students: 1) rivalry (R); 2) drive for mastering (M); 3) diligence (D), and MIE, which enables to assess motivation character (internal and external) of the students. An analysis of the obtained data indicated that the examined students are characterized by the basic hope level was higher than the average. Typical attitudes during learning are related to both diligence and drive for mastering. Physical education students are characterized by the internal motivation during study. Both gender and sport activity does not differentiate significantly the degree of basic hope, attitudes, and motivation to learn.
First-principles Study on Mg Doping in Cu 2 ZnSnS 4

: To date, solar cells with efficiency of 12.6% has been demonstrated via a hydrazine-based solution approach. Despite this progress, performance of Cu 2 ZnSn(S,Se) 4 solar cells remains far lower than the Shockely-Quiser theoretical limit. We performed density functional theory calculations with hybrid functional approach to investigate the Mg-related defects in the kesterite structure of the Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 (CZTS) solar cell material. The substitution energies of Mg atom in CZTS were calculated in consideration of the atomic chemical potentials of the constituent elements of Cu, Zn, Sn, and the doping atom of Mg. From our calculation results, Mg doping in CZTS under certain Sn-rich growth condition is expected to convert the conduction from p-type to n-type. The present study provides a theoretical basis for exploring practical applications of Mg doping in CZTS solar cells.
Contemporary Clinical AExaCTT – Aerobic Exercise and Consecutive Task-speci ﬁ c Training for the upper limb after stroke: Protocol for a randomised controlled pilot study

Motor function may be enhanced if aerobic exercise is paired with motor training. One potential mechanism is that aerobic exercise increases levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which is important in neuroplasticity and involved in motor learning and motor memory consolidation. This study will examine the feasibility of a parallel-group assessor-blinded randomised controlled trial investigating whether task-speci ﬁ c training preceded by aerobic exercise improves upper limb function more than task-speci ﬁ c training alone, and determine the e ﬀ ect size of changes in primary outcome measures. People with upper limb motor dysfunction after stroke will be allocated to either task-speci ﬁ c training or aerobic exercise and consecutive task-speci ﬁ c training. Both groups will perform 60 hours of task-speci ﬁ c training over 10 weeks, comprised of 3 × 1 hour sessions per week with a therapist and 3 × 1 hours of home-based self-practice per week. The combined in- tervention group will also perform 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (70 – 85%HR max ) immediately prior to the 1 hour of task-speci ﬁ c training with the therapist. Recruitment, adherence, retention, participant acceptability, and adverse events will be recorded. Clinical outcome measures will be performed pre-randomisation at baseline, at completion of the training program, and at 1 and 6 months follow-up. Primary clinical outcome measures will be the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT). If aerobic exercise prior to task-speci ﬁ c training is acceptable, and a future phase 3 randomised controlled trial seems feasible, it should be pursued to determine the e ﬃ cacy of this combined intervention for people after stroke.
Immunomodulatory effect of polysaccharides from the extraction of Codonopsis javanica (Blume) (Campanulaceae) roots in female rats

In this study, the crude polysaccharides of C. javanica (CJP) was obtained from Codonopsis javanica (Blume) Hook. f. et Thomson using hot water extraction method, which was separated and purified by DEAE-cellulose column and Sepharose CL-6B column. The structure of the purified component was preliminary characterized by gas chromatography-mass spectrometer (GC-MS), high performance gel permeation chromatography (HPGPC) and infrared spectroscopy (IR). By examining the degree of delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in mice and carbon particle clearance index, the immunomodulatory activity was clarified. The results showed that the extraction rate of CJP was 24.9±0.5%. After purification, the refined polysaccharides component (CJP-2) was obtained. The structural characterization results indicated that CJP-2 was mainly composed of mannose, glucose, and galactose, and its molecular weight was 790 Da. Immunomodulation results showed that the low and medium levels of CJP significantly enhanced the degree of DTH in mice (P<0.05). CJP can improve the clearance index of mice and enhance their charcoal removal function. The study indicates that C. javanica is a good source of polysaccharides, and CJP may be a new type of immunomodulator.
Interpersonal Sensitivity as Mediator of the Relations Between War Experiences and Mental Illness in War-Affected Youth in Northern Uganda Findings From the WAYS Study

The pathways from war experiences to mental health problems are poorly understood. The current study aims to assess the role of interpersonal sensitivity in the relations between war experiences and mental health problems based on data from the W ar- A ffected Y outh S urvey cohort study. The W ar- A ffected Y outh S urvey is an ongoing research project of formerly abducted children in Northern Uganda assessing their war experiences and the risk and protective factors in the development of mental health problems. Mediation of the relations between war experiences and mental health problems by interpersonal sensitivity was analyzed using structural equation modeling. War experiences were related to posttraumatic stress disorder through interpersonal sensitivity accounting for 55% of the variance in their relations, to depression/anxiety through inter- personal sensitivity accounting for 89% of the variance in their relations (i.e., near complete mediation), and to psychotic symptoms through interpersonal sensitivity accounting for 53% of the variance in their relations. The direct relation between war experiences, on the one hand, and posttraumatic stress disorder and psychotic symptoms, on the other hand, attenuated but remained statistically significant. For depression/anxiety, the direct relationship ceased to be significant after including interpersonal sensitivity in the model. Interpersonal sensitivity is an important determinant of long-term mental health problems in war-affected youth. Interventions to improve mental health should target youth with high scores on interpersonal sensitivity. Cognitive– behavioral therapy to recognize and change cognitive schemas in youth prone to interpersonal sensitivity is recommended.
The Value Of Conflict In Software Project Team: A Social Network The Value Of Conflict In Software Project Team: A Social Network Perspective Perspective

Conflict management is critical to project human resource and communication management. Conflict is inevitable in project and teamwork. Properly managed, a certain amount of conflicts is beneficial. However, the relationships between conflict management and team performance are inconsistent in previous studies. This study investigates the how project members' interpersonal relationships among internal members and external actors are related to the conflict solution satisfaction, and examines the effectiveness social interaction and satisfaction on the relationship between conflict management style and team performance. This study strives to make two contributions. First, this study adds to the sparse empirical evidence on the impact of social interaction ties on conflict management. Second, recent work on social interaction in organization has emphasized how social ties provide information and resource to a focal individual. We attempt to extend this concept at team level. In examining the relationship between social interaction ties and conflict solution satisfaction, and further affect the relationship among conflict management and team performance, this study provides a rationale for project managers to develop their conflict management skills.
ARY adhesion events mediated by α 4 integrins are essen iac development

Integrin mediate ECM p as well family mediate in deve (Hynes cellular processes such as cell proliferation and differentiation, cell migration, cytoskeletal organization and cell polarization. Structurally, integrins are αβ heterodimeric transmembrane glycoproteins providing links between ECM and intracellular cytoskeleton and may be involved in signal transduction pathways. The integrin family so far has over 20 known members, assembled from 16 α subunits and 8 β subunits. The integrins containing one of the α subunits, α4, have been of particular interest due to their suggested roles in hematopoiesis (Williams et al., 1991; Miyake et al, 1991; Papayannopoulou and Brice, 1992; Hemler, 1990), lymphocyte homing (Holzmann et al., 1989; Berlin et al., 1993), recruitment of inflammatory cells (Yednock et al., 1992), myogenesis (Rosen et al., 1992; Sheppard et al., 1994) and metastasis (Qian et al., 1994). It has been shown that α4 is expressed on hematopoietic stem cells (Williams et al., 1991) and on several types of leukocytes such as lymphocytes (Elices et al., 1990), monocytes (Carlos et al., 1991), eosinophils (Bochner et al., 1991) and natural killer cells (Allavena et al., 1991). ck ad ells i high Anti lym m in role a rec hat o ss o
Energy E cient Localization through Node Mobility and Propagation Delay Prediction in Underwater Wireless Sensor Network

The long propagation delay of sensor nodes' messages and flexibility are the mobile target localization scheme's principal tasks in Underwater Wireless Sensor Network (UWSN). As propagation delay is one of the principal aspects, disturbing the time harmonisation of underwater sensor nodes, a long-lasting delay must be assessed and adjusted to attain precise localization. In this article, we suggest an energy-efficient localization scheme based on Mobility and Propagation delay prediction. The system model comprises Surface buoys that drift on the water surface, Anchor nodes which drift at various water depths and Ordinary nodes that are extensively disseminated at different profundity. Anchor node mobility prediction procedure is intended to analyze and record its speed at every localization period. Then, the propagation delay is expected and compensated to attain precise localization. The ordinary nodes make localization, utilizing the expected speed vectors got from the anchor nodes. The replicating outcomes, exhibit that the suggested method increases overall energy efficiency.
Transmission of JPEG2000 Images in an Uplink Cellular Network with UPA and SCFDE: A System Description

—In this paper, we describe a work in progress for transmission of JPEG2000 images using an unequal power allocation algorithm and single carrier frequency domain equalization technique over a block fading frequency selective channel. The optimization algorithm exploits the hierarchical structure of the JPEG2000 images and uses a distortion model along with the channel state information for allocating optimal values of power on each coding pass to minimize the end-to-end distortion. The single carrier frequency domain equalization technique combats the negative impact of inter symbol interference and inter carrier interference in a frequency selective channel. Two antennas at the transmission terminal are utilized to evaluate the performance of our system in a multi input single output scenario using space time block coding scheme. The simulation results present that integration of the unequal power allocation technique with orthogonal frequency division multiplexing yields a higher quality than when single carrier frequency domain equalization is used instead. In addition, the transmit diversity technique enhances the peak signal to noise ratio of the received image for about 2.5 dB. These results prove that our power allocation algorithm is more compatible with orthogonal frequency division multiplexing than single carrier frequency domain equalization, and it yields spacial diversity in a multi transmitter antenna system.
Hand- and Object-Mouthing of Rural Bangladeshi Children 3-18 Old.

: Children are exposed to environmental contaminants by placing contaminated hands or objects in their mouths. We quantiﬁed hand- and object-mouthing frequencies of Bangladeshi children and determined if they differ from those of U.S. children to evaluate the appropriateness of applying U.S. exposure models in other socio-cultural contexts. We conducted a ﬁve-hour structured observation of the mouthing behaviors of 148 rural Bangladeshi children aged 3–18 months. We modeled mouthing frequencies using 2-parameter Weibull distributions to compare the modeled medians with those of U.S. children. In Bangladesh the median frequency of hand-mouthing was 37.3 contacts/h for children 3–6 months old, 34.4 contacts/h for children 6–12 months old, and 29.7 contacts/h for children 12–18 months old. The median frequency of object-mouthing was 23.1 contacts/h for children 3–6 months old, 29.6 contacts/h for children 6–12 months old, and 15.2 contacts/h for children 12–18 months old. At all ages both hand- and object-mouthing frequencies were higher than those of U.S. children. Mouthing frequencies were not associated with child location (indoor/outdoor). Using hand- and object-mouthing exposure models from U.S. and other high-income countries might not accurately estimate children’s exposure to environmental contaminants via mouthing in low- and middle-income countries.
On the Causal Links in Develo

We analyse the Granger-causal relationships between foreign direct investment (FDI) and GDP in a sample of 31 developing countries covering the period 1970-2000. Using estimators for heterogeneous panel data we find bi-directional causality between the FDI/GDP ratio and the level of GDP. FDI is found to have a lasting impact on the level of GDP, while GDP has no long run impact on the FDI/GDP ratio. In that sense FDI causes growth. Furthermore, in a model for GDP and FDI as a fraction of gross capital formation (GCF) we also find long run effects of shifts in the mean level of FDI/GCF. We interpret this finding as evidence in favour of the hypotheses that FDI has an impact on GDP via knowledge transfers and adoption of new technology.
Shrink and squeeze: today's teaching pressures and its effect on teaching social studies

Social studies education is one of the four core subjects taught to students in elementary schools. Teaching social studies provides students with the content knowledge and ways of thinking to allow them to be participating members in their communities. Although there are many skills students learn from social studies, due to federal legislation starting with No Child Left Behind, social studies has been put on the back burner while math and reading take the forefront. The goal of this study was to explore the perceptions and experiences of teachers regarding their social studies teaching. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with veteran teachers about their current approach to teaching social studies and changes they have made given the increasing marginalization of this subject area. Major themes related to social studies in fifth grade classes included a lack of emphasis on social studies, reduced instructional time, a changed instructional approach, gaps in student learning, a changed teaching response, and increased teacher advocacy.
Independently tunable triple Fano resonances in plasmonic waveguide structure and its applications for sensing

Abstract. A surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) waveguide structure composed of a metal–insulator–metal waveguide with a baffle, a special square cavity (SSC), and a ring cavity (RC), is proposed to realize independent tuning in triple Fano resonances. Using the finite element method, the magnetic field distributions and optical transmission spectra of the structure are analyzed in detail. The simulation results show that the structure achieves triple Fano resonances originated from two different mechanics. One of Fano resonances occurs in the RC, and the others occur in SSC. By regulating the structure parameters of the SSC and RC, these Fano resonances can be well tuning, and independently tuning is realized in multiple Fano resonances, which provides flexibility for the structure to be applied to optical devices. In addition, the structure exhibits great performances in refractive index sensing and biosensing. The maximum sensitivity of refractive index sensing achieves 2350 nm/RIU, and there is a good linear relationship between resonance wavelength and refractive index. Due to great sensitivity and independent tunability, the SPPs waveguide structure may be potentially used in micronano-optical devices, especially in optical on-chip sensor.