Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
"I am because we are" dancing for social change!

In postapartheid South Africa, ideas of self, identity, and one’s place in society pose a labyrinth of internal conflict and negotiation. In this article, we discuss the potential of a particular 7-week dance education course, offered to generalist preservice student teachers, as a possible location for self-transformation and, ultimately, social change. Our qualitative case study was rooted in symbolic interactionism, with social interactions becoming catalysts for transforming meanings of self in relation to the other. Participants, mostly nondancers, included 80 culturally diverse preservice student teachers (PSTs) enrolled in a first year bachelor’s degree in education (BEd). Students shared personal reflections on their dance education experiences via open-ended questionnaires, focus group interviews, and reflective journals. Our data indicate that the students’ dance education experiences generated transformative awareness of the self. This consciousness was primarily evoked by close interactions with diverse others through active, bodily involvement in dance education activities, which prompted more profound engagement with the self, stimulating discovery, liberation, affirmation and, ultimately, transformation of the self.
Ordinal Regression Analysis: Fitting the Continuation Ratio Model to Educational Data Using Stata

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k-Coverage Hole Detection in Wireless Sensor Networks via Connectivity

A k-coverage hole detection algorithm that only utilizes connectivity information is proposed for wireless sensor networks (WSNs). We use simplicial complex to present the topology of the WSN composed of randomly distributed sensors. We discover 1-coverage holes by recurrently deleting vertices without changing the homology of the network according to a strong collapse theory. An independent covering set of nodes is discovered and coverage degree of the network is reduced by one through sleeping those nodes. By iterating the 1-coverage hole detection and the coverage degree reduction steps for k-l times, all k-coverage holes can be discovered. Performance of the proposed algorithm is investigated and simulation results show that the algorithm can accurately detect boundary cycles of nontriangular k-coverage holes.
The impact of a fall in tourism on the Balearic economy

According to the Institute of Tourist Studies, the Balearic Islands Autonomous Community (CAIB) -a region with a just over one million inhabitantsreceived 9,5 million international arrivals out of the 52,1 million registered for the entire Spain in 2003. Although a rather impressive figure, it is 9.2% below the 10,5 million recorded in 1999. A look at the 1997 input-output table, shows the CAIB as a service oriented economy, highly specialized in the production of services for tourists. The main goal of this paper is to evaluate with alternative multisectoral models the impact on the CAIB economy of a 10% permanent fall in tourist demand. First, we estimate the impact of the reduction in nonresidents consumption using a rather standard input-output model. Then, we estimate its effects using an extended general linear model implemented with a Social Accounting Matrix elaborated by the authors. Finally, we use an applied (computable) general equilibrium model using alternative closure rules to those encountered in other regional studies.
OPTIMIZATION OF CONDITIONS FOR RECOMBINANT DNA INJECTION INTO SPERMATOGENIC CELLS OF THE CHICKEN in vivo

Summary The factors affecting the efficiency of the transfer of recombinant DNA into seminiferous epithelium of the chicken in vivo using retroviral vectors are studied. The maximum efficiency of the transformation of spermatogenic cells in chicken is demonstrated when virus was used as a source of genetic structure (pLgfpSN gene construct which contains the reporter gene of green fluorescent protein GFP based on the recombinant retroviral vector). The possibility of transmission of the transgene to offspring with the efficiency of transgenesis 4.2 % is shown.
DSP-based PLL-controlled 50-100 kHz 20 kW high-frequency induction heating system for surface hardening and welding applications

A digital signal processor (DSP)-based phaselocked loop (PLL)-controlled high-frequency induction heating system is described. The rectifier and insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) inverter are controlled by a TMS320F240 DSP system, which has the hardware feature of providing a dead-band delay independent of the frequency of operation. This feature, together with the high speed of the DSP, allows the use of zero current resonant switching at a high power factor for frequencies up to 100 kHz. Resonant operation of the inverter is maintained by a simple digital PLL scheme implemented on the DSP. The frequency converter enables safe operation at all load conditions with digital overcurrent, overvoltage and overtemperature protection features. The cost-effective system described is operated successfully at outputs up to 19.8 kW at 72 kHz and 500 V.
An Examination of Organizational Resources' Influence on the Hyperlink and Political Networks of Organizations

National housing social movement organizations transformed and publically reconstructed their network structures online and offline during two different political environments (pre-housing bubble and posthousing bubble). This study investigates how this process takes place in a changing political environment. This study uses two different network types: an online hyperlink network and a network of co-participation in congressional hearings. Through a comparison of resources deployed and resulting social solidarities gathered and lost, this study found that during the United States economic recession during 2007–2010, network centrality has decreased in the hyperlink network where organizations have more agency. The majority of ties in the network of co-participation in congressional hearings were attributed to organizations of similar age and housing focus. Implications are discussed from theoretical, methodological, and practical points of view.
Embedded but not Enchanted: How Social Network Predicts Response to Product Recommendation

For targeted marketing, individuals surrounded by a firm’s customers are usually expected to respond more positively to the firm’s marketing effort because social interaction reinforces purchase intention. We propose a countervailing effect: an individual’s status as a non-adopter despite social interaction signals her low preference toward the product. We further argue this effect is more likely to happen for products of low adoption cost, i.e., products for which it is convenient to convert purchase intention to actual consumption (e.g. typical digital goods such as online games, movie streams), because social interaction induces organic adoption and non-adopters are more likely to be low-preference individuals. We evaluate this hypothesis using a large dataset from a leading social networking site in China, where the users receive recommendations to adopt low adoption-cost items. Consistent with the hypothesis, users that are socially embedded with prior adopters are less likely to adopt than those who are not embedded. The results are robust to unobserved product and time heterogeneity, and are unlikely to be driven by the users’ tendency to preserve self-identity.
Interactive comment on “ Impacts of a changing climate on a century of extreme flood regime of northwest Australia ” by A . Rouillard et al

Please find attached the revised discussion manuscript (hessd-11-11905-2014) submitted to Hydrology and Earth System Sciences: "Impacts of a changing climate on a century of extreme flood regime of northwest Australia", co-authored by A. Rouillard, G. Skrzypek, S. Dogramaci, C. Turney and P.F. Grierson. We sincerely thank you for giving us an opportunity to revise our manuscript. We greatly appreciate the valuable comments from the reviewers, who were very constructive in their discussion of our paper. Their input has helped us to further focus the manuscript and improve its clarity. We summarise our responses to the reviewers’ suggestions below. Pages and
Total Economic Value of natural capital - a case study of Piatra Craiului National Park.

In the last two decades different methodologies for assessing the economic implications of protected areas have been developed within the framework of "Total Economic Value", taking into account not only goods and services that have a price and a market but also those not priced or marketed. The present paper, by using a number of recognized methodologies applied by environmental economists around the world, estimates the economic value of ecosystem services of Piatra Craiului National Park, in one of the first attempts to frame ecosystem services valuation in Romania. The approach and results include a benefit distribution analysis, for both the economic sectors and the groups of beneficiaries. Even if the data are not comprehensive and depend on several assumptions, the paper provides very important practical and policy-relevant information on the economic value of Piatra Craiului National Park, in an attempt to stimulate increasing of the budgetary allocation and economic policy priority for protected areas in Romania.
Quantifying the effect of waterways and green areas on the surface temperature

The cooling effects of urban parks and green areas, which form the “Park Cool Island” (PCI) can help decrease the surface temperature and mitigate the effects of urban heat islands (UHI). Therefore, the objective of this research was to know the temporal variability of PCI intensity, as well as analyze the factors that determines it and propose an equation to predict the PCI intensity in Ipora, Goias State, Brazil. To this purpose, the PCI intensity values were obtained using the Landsat-8 satellite (band 10), and then correlated with the NDVI and the LAI, in which proposes equations through multiple linear regression to estimate the PCI intensity. The results indicated that: 1) the greater the distance of the natural area, greater the surface temperature; 2) there is a great seasonality in PCI, in which the intensity of PCI is much higher in the spring (or close to it); 3) the relationship between NDVI and LAI variables, showed good coefficients of determination; 4) the equations for the buffer of 200 and 500 m, had low RMSE with high coefficients of determination (r 2 = 0.924 and r 2 = 0.957 respectively).
Bridgeless Boost AC to DC Converter with Achievement of Better Power Factor

A large no of application uses non-linear devices which affect the power factor of the system and introduces harmonics in the power system. The various techniques are used to reduce the harmonics and improvement of power factor in the power system. In this paper, presents the one of the new technique are used to control the power factor and reduce the harmonics by using bridgeless boost ac to dc converter. This converter is operating in continuous conduction mode (CCM). The total harmonic distortion is reduced and boost dc output voltage is presented in the simulation.
Mechanisms and roles of the RNA-based gene silencing

Electronic Journal of Biotechnology ISSN: 0717-3458 Vol.7 No.3, Issue of December 15, 2004 © 2004 by Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso -- Chile Received January 20, 2004 / Accepted May 26, 2004
Development , characterization and chemometric analysis of gluten-free granolas containing whole flour of pseudo-cereals new cultivars

The goal of this study was the development, quimiometric analysis, physical-chemical, microbiological, nutritional, and sensory evaluation of gluten-free granolas containing quinoa, amaranth and linseed. Gluten fractions were not detected in the granola formulations prepared. The crude protein and total lipids contents ranged from 86.72 to 97.49 and 97.84 to 134.03 g kg of food, respectively. The polyunsaturated/saturated and n-6: n-3 fatty acid ratios were 3:1. Calcium was the major mineral and the contents of trace minerals copper, iron, magnesium, manganese and zinc were over 10% of the dietary reference intake values. The granola color tended to light brown. The absence of Bacillus cereus, thermotolerant coliforms, coagulase positive staphylococcus, and Salmonella sp. ensured the product safety. All the granola formulations had good sensory acceptance and high purchase intent. The gluten-free granola formulations had good physicalchemical, sensory and nutritional quality. The use of chemometric analysis enabled to distinguish the samples with respect to their fatty acid composition, minerals content and sensory aspects.
No evidence for adaptive suppression of joint laying by dominant female Seychelles warblers: an experimental study

Several theoretical frameworks exist for explaining variation in reproductive allocation between same-sex individuals living within social groups. To determine this adequately, we need to know which party is more able to manipulate reproduction of the other. Theoretical models often sidestep this problem by making the assumption that dominants either have complete or partial control of reproduction by subordinates. This study clearly indicates that in the cooperatively breeding Seychelles warbler (Acrocephalus sechellensis) this assumption is not met. Seychelles warblers occupy year-round territories of different quality (measured as amount of insect food available). Joint laying, in which the dominant and subordinate females lay eggs in the same nest, decreases the fitness of primary females on low-quality territories, but not on high-quality territories. This study found good experimental evidence that dominant females on low-quality territories have no modes to suppress or prevent subordinate females from joint laying: (i) The frequency of joint laying in multi-female groups is independent of territory quality; (ii) There is no aggression among females at the nest around the time of egg laying at either low- or high-quality territories; (iii) Dominant females do not remove the other female's egg or experimentally introduced eggs, before or after laying their own. (iv) Dominant females do not reject an experimentally introduced egg through nest desertion. Given the absence of reproductive control, increased attention to alternative models of reproductive partitioning in vertebrate societies is needed and a realistic model has to take into account interactions within the sexes.
ATP-P 2 X 7 Receptor Modulates Axon Initial Segment Composition and Function in Physiological Conditions and Brain Injury

Instituto Cajal, CSIC, Department of Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology, Madrid 28002, Spain, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Madrid, Spain, Departamento de Biología (Unidad Docente Fisiología Animal), Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid 28049, Spain, Centro de Biología Molecular, CSIC-UAM, Madrid 28049 Spain, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, U1072, Marseille F-13344 France and Aix-Marseille Université, Faculté de Médecine Secteur Nord, Marseille F-13344 France
Wage Dispersion in a Partially Unionized Labor Force

Taking as our point of departure a model proposed by David Card (2001), we suggest new methods for analyzing wage dispersion in a partially unionized labor market. Card's method disaggregates the labor population into skill categories, which procedure entails some loss of information. Accordingly, we develop a model in which each worker individually is assigned a union-membership probability and predicted union and nonunion wages. The model yields a natural three-way decomposition of variance. The decomposition permits counterfactual analysis, using concepts and techniques from the theory of factorial experimental design. We examine causes of the increase in U.K. wage dispersion between 1983 and 1995. Of the factors initially considered, the most influential was a change in the structure of remuneration inside both the union and nonunion sectors. Next in importance was the decrease in union membership. Finally, exogenous changes in labor force characteristics had, for most groups considered, only a small negative effect. We supplement this preliminary three-factorial analysis with a five-factorial analysis that allows us to examine effects from the wage-equation parameters in greater detail.
Current Status of Cyber Security in the Surveillance Data Processing Systems in Europe

The objective of this paper is to present a comprehensive status of cyber security challenges in surveillance data networks. The cyber security is a major concern of current Air Traffic Systems. It is mandated by European Union as well as national law. Also, it can be used as a first reading to have a global overview of network security issues, challenges and potential solutions in surveillance networks.
The Role of the Follower in the Relationship Between Empowering Leadership and Empowerment : A Longitudinal Investigation

The purpose of this longitudinal study among 212 Dutch prison officers was to enhance insight into the nature of the relationship between empowering leader behavior and follower psychological empowerment. Empowerment was conceptualized as intrinsic task motivation, manifested in a set of 4 cognitions reflecting the individual’s work-role orientation. Data were analyzed with structural equation modeling using a cross-lagged panel design. The results showed that followers’ belief to be able to affect organizational outcomes (i.e., impact) at Time 1 was related to increased delegation by the leader 3 months later. Furthermore, followers’ perceptions of autonomy regarding initiation and regulation of one’s own actions (i.e., self-determination) at Time 1 was related to increased accountability by the leader 3 months later.
An Observation of Inking Behavior Protecting Adult Octopus bocki from Predation by Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) Hatchlings

ABSTRACT There have been few studies that demonstrate a protective function of inking behavior of cephalopods. In this paper I report the use of ink pseudomorphs by adult Octopus bocki against predatory attacks from green turtle (Chelonia mydas) hatchlings. Turtles that attacked ink pseudomorphs ceased predation attempts whereas naive turtles attacked and ingested octopuses.
Implicit Attitudes to Work and Leisure Among North American and Irish Individuals: A Preliminary Study

The current article reports the findings from two preliminary experiments investigating the Implicit Association Test (IAT) and the Implicit Relational Association Procedure (IRAP) as measures of implicit attitudes in the domain of work and leisure among North American and Irish individuals. The IAT and IRAP tasks involved responding under time pressure on a computerized task, with response latency as the dependent variable. The IAT required participants to categorize positively or negatively valenced words with stimuli associated with either Work or Holidays. The IRAP required that participants confirm or deny that Work and Holidays are similar or opposite to positively and negatively valenced words. Participants also completed an explicit measure consisting of a Likert-based questionnaire. In both Experiments, citizens of the United States of America produced performances on the IAT and IRAP that indicated more negative attitudes to work and more positive attitudes to holidays than both Canadian and Irish citizens. Responses on the explicit measures did not accord with this overall pattern of group differences. The results support the use of the IRAP as a measure of implicit attitudes and furthermore the findings appear to be generally consistent with a recent large-scale survey of attitudes to work across 23 countries.
Combined application/datafault recovery

The problem of cooperating processes accessing a shared database is investigated. This combined case is of particular importance for real-time applications. Various scenarios and models for cooperating transactions are suggested. In particular, a study was made of the cases of several transactions included within a conversation and several conversations included within a transaction. Some implementation issues such as the use of a database system with conventional and nested transactions are discussed. <<ETX>>
A Study of the Relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Financial Performance

The purpose of the present research is to study the relationship between corporate social responsibility and the financial performance of companies manufacturing pharmaceutical products. The research is applied-analytical. The population and sample of the research consist of active companies in pharmaceutical products as well as public joint-stock companies of East Azerbaijan and Tehran. In the present research, the variable of corporate social responsibility includes working conditions, environment, business behavior, society and local community, and corporate governance. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data regarding corporate social responsibility and its five dimensions and companies' financial statements were used to collect data for the financial performance variable. The two moderator variables of the research are firm size and firm risk. Return on assets ratio has been used for measuring firm financial performance. Spearman's correlation coefficient has been applied for data analysis. The results of the research showed that there is no positive relationship between corporate social responsibility and any of its five dimensions and firm financial performance. Moreover, there is a positive relationship between firm size and firm risk and firm financial performance.
Earnings management checked between changes in profit margins and asset turnover ratio

This paper aims to study and investigate the relationship of earnings management detection through changes in the profit margin and asset turnover ratio. It is applied based on the objective and its statistical population includes the investment companies listed on the Stock Exchange during 2007 until the end of financial year 2012. According to the main result of this study, there is a significant inverse relationship between the dependent variable (aggregate accruals) and changes in profit margins. In other words, by increasing the aggregate accruals, the changes in profit margins will decline, and vice versa. The dependent variable (aggregate accruals) has a direct and significant relationship with the changes in the asset turnover ratio. This means that as the result of the increase in the aggregate accruals, the changes in profit margins will raise, and vice versa. Calculations indicate a one unit increase in the amount of profit margin variable reduces the aggregate accruals to -1.09E+10. Furthermore, a one unit increase in the asset turnover variable leads to the enhanced aggregate accruals to 8331.777.
Om diagnostic applied to scalar field models and slowing down of cosmic acceleration

We apply the $Om$ diagnostic to models for dark energy based on scalar fields. In case of the power law potentials, we demonstrate the possibility of slowing down the expansion of the Universe around the present epoch for a specific range in the parameter space. For these models, we also examine the issues concerning the age of Universe. We use the $Om$ diagnostic to distinguish the $\Lambda$CDM model from non minimally coupled scalar field, phantom field and generic quintessence models. Our study shows that the $Om$ has zero, positive and negative curvatures for $\Lambda$CDM, phantom and quintessence models respectively. We use an integrated data base (SN+Hubble+BAO+CMB) for bservational analysis and demonstrate that $Om$ is a useful diagnostic to apply to observational data.