Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Longitudinal Examination of Parental Psychological Control and Externalizing Behavior in Adolescents with Adolescent Internalized Shame as a Mediating Variable

A Longitudinal Examination of Parental Psychological Control and Externalizing Behavior in Adolescents with Adolescent Internalized Shame as a Mediating Variable Iesha Renee Nuttall School of Family Life, BYU Master of Science The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between parental psychological control and adolescent externalizing behavior with adolescent internalized shame acting as a mediating variable. Gender differences were also examined. Three hundred eleven two-parent families with an adolescent were included in this study, 154 were male adolescents (Mean age at wave 6 = 16.28 years, SD = .98) and 157 were female adolescents (Mean age at wave 6 = 16.21 years, SD = .99). Results indicate that parental psychological control for both mothers and fathers at wave 4 was positively related to adolescent externalizing behavior for both boys and girls at wave 6. Psychological control by both mother and father at wave 4 was found to be related to adolescent internalized shame at wave 5 for both male and female adolescents. Adolescent internalized shame at wave 5 was related to externalizing behavior at wave 6 for both male and female adolescents. Shame was found to partially mediate the relationship between parental psychological control at wave 4 and adolescent externalizing behavior at wave 6. Implications for further research and clinical practice are discussed.
Interstate road or interstate rail infrastructure: does the cost structure make a difference?

In this paper we analyze the role of the cost structure for the supply (pricing and investment) of transport infrastructure by regional governments. We compare transport systems that have, for a given capacity, the same total infrastructure cost but vary in the proportion of fixed costs and variable capacity costs. Road or bus or air transport systems have typically constant returns to scale and low fixed cost while rail systems have typically a very high proportion of fixed costs. The effect of the structure of the cost function on the equilibrium is derived in 3 different settings: first where the infrastructure serves only one isolated region, second where the infrastructure is build and operated by a region that faces a lot of transit and finally where the infrastructure is part of an interstate corridor where the 2 regions building and operating face important transit flows. We show that in many circumstances an infrastructure that has ceteris paribus a higher share of fixed costs generates more welfare for the region building and pricing it and is therefore more easily build. The theoretical results are illustrated numerically with a 2 stage Nash investment – pricing game for a corridor with 2 regions.
Genetic variability in cultivated cacao populations in Bahia, Brazil, detected by isozymes and RAPD markers

The objective of this work was to study genetic variability in accessions from the CEPLAC cacao germplasm collection, which constituted the parents of hybrids recommended by CEPLAC, to infer about the diversity of cacao plantations in Bahia. The 21 clones or accessions utilized were SIC, SIAL (local selections) groups and ICS, IMC, PA, SCA, TSA and UF groups (foreign selections). Molecular markers used were isozymes (MDH, IDH, and DIA enzyme systems) and RAPD (105 RAPD loci of 11 primers). Genetic similarities among accessions were determined by the NTSYS statistical package. A similarity
Religiousness, Religious Fundamentalism, and Quest as Predictors of Humor Creation

Theory and research on humor as well as on religion, focused on related personality traits, cognitive structures, and social consequences, lead to the hypothesis that religiousness is negatively associated with humor. In this study, 72 individuals were tested in their propensity to spontaneously produce humor in response to hypothetical daily hassles. Religiousness and religious fundamentalism were found to be negatively correlated with humor creation in response to these hypothetical daily hassles, while quest religious orientation was positively correlated with humor creation in response to these same events. No relation was found between religion and reported sense of humor or reported use of humor as coping. The discussion focuses on methodological and theoretical considerations toward a comprehensive interpretation of results and possibilities for further research.
Expatriate assignments vs localization of management in China: Staffing choices of Australian and German companies

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the specific difficulties that senior managers face when employing expatriate, Chinese and local‐hired foreign managers in China‐based subsidiaries of Western multinational companies (MNCs). Furthermore, it aims to examine the resultant coping strategies to overcome identified weaknesses.Design/methodology/approach – This research adopts a qualitative approach, using semi‐structured interviews with key‐informants from senior management in 44 Australian and German companies operating in China.Findings – The study identified specific difficulties associated with the employment of expatriate, local Chinese, and local‐hired foreign managers in Australian and German subsidiaries in China. The interviewees indicate a widespread intention to replace expatriate managers with Chinese managers and local‐hired foreign managers. The striving for localization of staffing is more pronounced in German than Australian MNCs. German companies offer more comprehensive develo.
Hard-sphere collision simulations with multiple GPUs, PCIe extension buses and GPU-GPU communications

Simulating particle collisions is an important application for physics calculations as well as for various effects in computer games and movie animations. Increasing demand for physical correctness and hence visual realism demands higher order time-integration methods and more sophisticated collision management algorithms. We report on the use of singe and multiple Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) to accelerate these calculations. We explore the performance of multiple GPUs (m-GPUs) housed on a single PCIe bus as well as the use of special purpose PCIe bus extender technology using GPU housing chassis systems such as Dell's C410x PowerEdge. We describe how a hard sphere collision system with gravitational interactions was developed as a benchmark. We compare the performance of various GPU models and show how algorithms that use GPU-GPU communications with NVidia's Compute Device Unified Architecture (CUDA 4) can considerably aid communications amongst multiple GPUs working on a single simulated particle system.
On the DoF of the 2-Antenna 3-User MISO BC with Alternating CSIT

In this paper, the 2-antenna 3-user multiple-input single-output broadcast channel is considered, where the channel state information at the transmitter (CSIT) for every receiver can be either perfect (P) or delayed (D), resulting thus in total in 8 possible CSIT states I1I2I3, Ii ∈ {P,D}, i ∈ {1, 2, 3}. For this scenario, we show the achievability of the optimal degrees of freedom (DoF) for the setting where the CSIT states are restricted to take the following 5 values: PPP, PPD, PDP, PDD and DDD. The achievability is facilitated through the introduction of two novel constituent encoding schemes (CSs), in which joint encoding over the CSIT state pairs (PPP,PDD) and (PDD,DDD) is performed. After a careful assignment of the newly proposed and existing in the literature CSs to the available CSIT states, optimal DoF are achieved.
Imitating the Shazam App with Wavelets

Summary With the Shazam smartphone app, a listener captures a short excerpt of a recorded song with the smartphone's microphone, and in a matter of moments the app reports the name of the song and the artist. Fourier analysis is a key mathematical tool that powers the app. In this paper, we describe a wavelet-based method that captures the basic process used by the Shazam app to search a database of number sequences (signals) to find those that are similar to a test signal. We will describe our implementation with a different source of signals: continuous glucose monitor data from the management of type-1 diabetes.
Spatial modelling with R-INLA: A review

Coming up with Bayesian models for spatial data is easy, but performing inference with them can be challenging. Writing fast inference code for a complex spatial model with realistically-sized datasets from scratch is time-consuming, and if changes are made to the model, there is little guarantee that the code performs well. The key advantages of R-INLA are the ease with which complex models can be created and modified, without the need to write complex code, and the speed at which inference can be done even for spatial problems with hundreds of thousands of observations. R-INLA handles latent Gaussian models, where fixed effects, structured and unstructured Gaussian random effects are combined linearly in a linear predictor, and the elements of the linear predictor are observed through one or more likelihoods. The structured random effects can be both standard areal model such as the Besag and the BYM models, and geostatistical models from a subset of the Mat\'ern Gaussian random fields. In this review, we discuss the large success of spatial modelling with R-INLA and the types of spatial models that can be fitted, we give an overview of recent developments for areal models, and we give an overview of the stochastic partial differential equation (SPDE) approach and some of the ways it can be extended beyond the assumptions of isotropy and separability. In particular, we describe how slight changes to the SPDE approach leads to straight-forward approaches for non-stationary spatial models and non-separable space-time models.
Verification of Performance Bounds for A-Posteriori Quantized Explicit MPC Feedback Laws

Abstract We investigate how the performance of explicit MPC feedback laws is affected by rounding-based quantization of the control commands. Specifically, we address the problem of providing a rigorous certificate that a given quantized piecewise affine explicit MPC feedback is bounded from below and from above by specific functions. These functions are constructed as to reflect typical control requirements, such as recursive feasibility and closed-loop stability. We show how to obtain an analytical form of the quantized MPC feedback and how to provide the certificate by solving a set of linear programs.
Comparing wine-based and beer-based baits for moth trapping: a field experiment

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SYNTHESIS OF CONFORMAL ANTENNA ARRAY BY THE HYBRID GENETIC ALGORITHM

Desired far-field radiation patterns of 5 × 11 conformal antenna array are synthesized using a hybrid genetic algorithm (HGA), which combines the simplified quadratic interpolation (SQI) method and the real-coded genetic algorithm (RCGA). This hybrid genetic algorithm is shown to outperform standard genetic algorithm (GA) when used to synthesize amplitude weights of the elements to satisfy specified deep notches, nulls and average sidelobe level constraints. The HGA procedure appears to be a high effective means to compensate the mutual coupling effects on the individual element patterns for the conformal antenna array.
Innovation in Distribution Channel, Cost Efficiency & Firm Performance: The Case of Indonesian Small & Medium Enterprise Scales

Even though the characteristic of distribution channels once established generally hardly to change(Ramaseshan et al., 1994), they become essential for SMEs export oriented to grow. It has been believed SMEs play crucial parts for generating employment, reducing poverty, adding value and contributing to GDP in most global economy. In spite of the existences literatures, studies on the relationship between distribution channel activities innovations and firm performance, particularly among export-oriented SMEs, are barely found. Using 120 samples collected from agricultural-based industry in Java-Indonesia, the result appeared innovation in distribution channel was positively significant with distribution efficiency, which in turn, improving the overall firm performance. The findings and implications would be grand challenges for SMEs export oriented in Indonesia.
Exploring the physical controls of regional patterns of flow duration curves – Part 3: A catchment classification system based on seasonality and runoff regime

The flow duration curve (FDC) is a classical method used to graphically represent the relationship between the frequency and magnitude of streamflow. In this sense it represents a compact signature of temporal runoff variability that can also be used to diagnose catchment rainfall-runoff responses, including similarity and differences between catchments. This paper is aimed at extracting regional patterns of the FDCs from observed daily flow data and elucidating the physical controls underlying these patterns, as a way to aid towards their regionalization and predictions in ungauged basins. The FDCs of total runoff (TFDC) using multi-decadal streamflow records for 197 catchments across the continental United States are separated into the FDCs of two runoff components, i.e., fast flow (FFDC) and slow flow (SFDC). In order to compactly display these regional patterns, the 3-parameter mixed gamma distribution is employed to characterize the shapes of the normalized FDCs (i.e., TFDC, FFDC and SFDC) over the entire data record. This is repeated to also characterize the betweenyear variability of “annual” FDCs for 8 representative catchments chosen across a climate gradient. Results show that the mixed gamma distribution can adequately capture the shapes of the FDCs and their variation between catchments and also between years. Comparison between the between-catchment and between-year variability of the FDCs revealed significant space-time symmetry. Possible relationships between the parameters of the fitted mixed gamma distribution and catchment climatic and physiographic characteristics are explored in order to decipher and point to the underlying physical controls. The baseflow index (a surrogate for the collective impact of geology, soils, topography and vegetation, as well as climate) is found to be the dominant control on the shapes of the normalized TFDC and SFDC, whereas the product of maximum daily precipitation and the fraction of non-rainy days was found to control the shape of the FFDC. These relationships, arising from the separation of total runoff into its two components, provide a potential physical basis for regionalization of FDCs, as well as providing a conceptual framework for developing deeper process-based understanding of the FDCs.
Core Self-Evaluations and Innovative Behavior Among Microentrepreneurs: The Mediating Effect of Proactive Personality

Given the key role that entrepreneurs play in a country’s economic growth, there is a need to study how entrepreneurs innovate for their firm’s survival. This study aims to investigate the mediating effect of proactive personality on the relationship between core self-evaluations (CSE) and innovative behaviors among microentrepreneurs. Data was obtained from a survey administered to 307 micro entrepreneurs in Jakarta, Indonesia and its surrounding cities. Data was tested using Hayes’ PROCESS macro on SPSS. Results showed that proactive personality mediated the relationship between CSE and innovative behavior, whereby CSE leads to proactive personality, which in turn influences innovative behavior. Theoretical and practical implications of the findings are further discussed
C@Fe3O4/NTA-Ni magnetic nanospheres purify histidine-tagged fetidin: A technical note

This study reports synthesis of Ni-nitrilotriacetic acid (Ni-NTA) modified carbon nanospheres containing magnetic Fe3O4 particles (C@Fe3O4), which can act as a general tool to separate and purify histidine-tagged fetidin. In this experiment, C nanospheres are prepared from glucose using the hydrothermal process, magnetic Fe3O4 are packed in the porous C nanospheres and Ni-NTA are conjugated to C@Fe3O4. C@Fe3O4/NTA-Ni nanospheres are about 400 nm in diameter, providing the nanospheres with excellent magnetic response and dispersity. This study separates recombinant fetidin that are engineered to have six consecutive histidine residues (6×His) by treating with C@Fe3O4/NTA-Ni magnetic nanospheres. 10 mg of C@Fe3O4/NTA-Ni nanospheres can purify up to 2.103 mg of high-purity 6×His-tagged fetidin from 10 ml of crude Escherichia coli lysates. Because of high performance, C@Fe3O4/NTA-Ni nanospheres can also be used to separate low concentration 6×His-tagged proteins.
The Powers that Tweet

This article examines the impact of social media on Czech news media content. The study relies on a content analysis of a six-month sample of news articles collected in 2013 and focuses on social networking sites (SNSs), namely Facebook and Twitter, in their capacity as acknowledged sources in the agenda of traditional news media in the Czech Republic. The results include information on the differences between tabloid and quality press, the topics and actors that are likely to be associated with social media in their capacity as sources, the links between social media sources and the geographical focus of the news, and the type of social media content that the news media are inclined to use. The main features of the utilization of SNSs as news sources in the Czech Republic can be characterized by low intensity, a preference for domestic affairs, and a bias toward tabloidization. In several examined categories, we found evidence of consistently disparate uses of Facebook and Twitter that caution against generalizations about the role of social media in journalism and signal the requirement for a more nuanced approach to individual platforms. The article concludes that Czech news media do not fully exploit the democratic potential of SNSs and favor elite sources.
Labour productivity in modular assembly: a study of automotive module suppliers

Modular assembly is being applied to an increasing number of vehicles and part manufacturers to manage the ever-changing demands of the automotive industry. In spite of many researches performed on the supply chain management and logistics aspects of modular production, there is no research discussing modular production line concepts used by module suppliers. In this paper, labour productivity of two assembly line concepts including the conveyor line and box assembly line is studied under modular production environment. Both line concepts and respective assembly processes are described in detail. Mathematical models showing the total work faced by these two assembly line concepts are developed and compared. Two productivity scales are defined: the maximum achievable productivity and the actual productivity. The labour productivity rates of these assembly line concepts on above productivity scales obtained from calculations and a simulation are compared as a performance measure.
O High-Throughput Ion-Implantation for Low-Cost High-Efficiency Silicon Solar Cells

This paper presents the use of ion-implantation for high-volume manufacturing of silicon solar cells. Ion-implantation provides a unique opportunity to obtain grid-parity because it simplifies the fabrication of advanced cell structures. It is shown in production that a streamlined ion-implantation process with homogeneous phosphorus doped emitter can raise the efficiency of 239 cm p-base Cz cells by 0.8 % absolute, from 18.3 % to 19.1 %, while reducing the process sequence by one step relative to traditional POCl3 process. Average production cell efficiency is about 18.6 % with maximum exceeding 19 %. Several advanced cell structures were fabricated in R&D using ion-implantation and screen printed contacts. The advanced p-base structure with ion implanted selective emitter and local Al-BSF resulted in an efficiency of 19.6 %. In addition, three different n-base cell structures were fabricated using boron (B) and phosphorus (P) implantation followed by in-situ front and back passivation during the implant anneal: the n-base cell with B emitter, passivated P-BSF with local contact and full metal back gave 19.2 % efficiency, the implanted n-base bifacial cell was 19 % efficient, and the n-base back junction cell with B emitter in the rear and P front surface field resulted in 19 % efficiency. © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS) – National University of Singapore (NUS). Keyword: Implantation; advanced cell structures; pand n-base solar cell; back junction cell; bifacial cell; high efficiency * Corresponding author. Tel. : +1 404 894 7692; fax: +1 404 894 5934 E-mail address: ajeet.rohatgi@ece.gatech. edu. 201 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility f the organizing committee of International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies. 11 Ajeet Rohatgi et al. / Energy Procedia 15 (2012) 10 – 19 2 A. Rohatgi et al. / Energy Procedia 00 (2011) 000–000
The Effect of Fundamental Determinants on Voluntary Disclosure of Financial and Nonfinancial Information: the Case of Internet Reporting on the Tehran Stock Exchange

The recent tendency of businesses toward voluntary disclosure has improved the quality of financial reporting. High-quality financial reporting helps users of financial information trust the business, and thus creates value for the business. Also, during the last decade there has been a profound revolution in information technology as a result of the Internet, and obviously accounting has been directly affected by this change. The present study divides voluntary disclosure into two groups of financial and non-financial information and investigates the effects of fundamentals on voluntary disclosure by businesses. The population is composed of 65 companies listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange from 2005 to 2012. The hypothesis testing results show that firm size, business complexity, earnings volatility, and firm value had a significant and positive impact on voluntary disclosure, whereas financial leverage had a significant and negative impact on voluntary disclosure, while no relationship was observed between voluntary disclosure and financial performance.
The Relationship between the Profile of Manager and Management Accounting Practices in Tunisian SMIs

In today’s changing environment, SMEs must strengthen their competitiveness and credibility with all their external partners. So to survive and prosper, managers need adequate management practices in order to provide relevant accounting information. This paper examines the effect of profile of manager on management accounting practices which was defined in terms of traditional management accounting, modern management accounting and management accounting practices related to export. As to the profile of manager, it is defined by age, type of training and experience. To validate the hypotheses, a multiple linear regression method is used. The data is collected by questionnaire from 221 Tunisian manufacturing SMEs. The findings indicate that the profile of manager affect in part the use of management accounting practices.