Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
On the Relationship between Imposter Phenomenon and Language Proficiency: A Case Study of Shiraz University Non- Major MA Candidates

According to Heshmat (2000), as many as 70 percent of all professionals have experienced the feeling of being a fraud in relation to their work or personal lives while those people who suffer from the imposter phenomenon are usually highachievers. Regarding this important point, the objectives of the present study are three-folded: First, the study aimed at investigating the relationship between the Imposter Phenomenon (IP) and Language Proficiency (LP) among the Iranian nonmajor MA candidates. Second, the study intended to check the effect of age, gender, and also major on both the imposter phenomena and language proficiency. Finally, the present study tended to investigate which of the above-mentioned variables predict the language proficiency or imposter phenomena. Participants were 146 Shiraz University Non-English major students who first took a language proficiency test, devised by the experts in the field of TEFL at Shiraz University, and then filled out a questionnaire on imposter phenomenon (Harvey, 1982). The obtained data was then analyzed by both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that there is no significant relationship between IP and LP. Also among the variables of the study namely, age, gender, and major, age and major were the factors which could predict the language proficiency of the language learners.
A Lagrangian Dynamic Mode Decomposition

Temporal or spatial structures are readily extracted from complex data by modal decompositions like POD or DMD. Subspaces of that decompositions serve as reduced order models and define spatial structures in time or temporal structures in space. Convecting phenomena pose a major problem to those decompositions. A structure travelling with a certain group velocity will be perceived as a plethora of modes in time or space respectively. This manifests itself for example in poorly decaying Singular Values when using a POD. The poor decay is very counter-intuitive, since we expect a single structure to be represented by a few modes. The intuition proves to be correct and we show that in a properly chosen reference frame along the characteristic defined by the group velocity, a POD or DMD reduces moving structures to a few modes, as expected. Beyond serving as a reduced model, the re- sulting entity can be used to define a constant or minimally changing structure in turbulent flows. This can be interpreted as an empirical counterpart to exact coherent structures. We present the method and its application to the head vortex of a compressible starting jet.
A Neoclassical Theory Of Wage Arrears In Transition Economies

The paper proposes a theory of the wage arrears phenomenon in transition economies. We build on the standard one-sector neoclassical growth model. The neoclassical firms in transition make losses and use wage arrears as the survival strategy. At the agents' level, the randomness in the timing and extent of wage payments act as idiosyncratic shocks to earnings. We calibrate the model to reproduce evidence from the Ukrainian data and assess its quantitative implications. We find that wage arrears imply substantial social costs such as the consumption loss of 8% - 16% and the welfare loss from idiosyncratic uncertainty, equivalent to an additional consumption loss of 1% - 6%.
Some insights into the development of cryptocurrencies Joint

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin might revolutionize the economy through enabling peer-to-peer based transactions by abolishing the need for a trusted intermediary. As for now, Bitcoin remains to be the best recognized cryptocurrency, in particular in terms of market capitalization. However, as this paper shows, there are plenty of alternatives. This paper outlines the historical roots which have led to the creation of privately emitted, cryptography based digital currencies. Additionally, this paper discusses future possible hurdles of the development of cryptocurrencies and outlines features which might influence the success of a cryptocurrency. Insights into the beginning of cryptocurrency development are gained by analysis of the publicly available DOACC dataset. The paper does so by providing an overview of the techniques and mechanisms used by cryptocurrencies. It shows that newly created cryptocurrencies tend to be very similar in some properties in the early stages but new features and more diversity developed in more recent years. Additionally, newly created cryptocurrencies tend more and more to create a fixed number of coins before the initial announcement in order to sell these in Initial Coin Offerings. Even when the amount of premining increases over years, it remains at lower levels on the aggregate.
Position weight matrix model as a tool for the study of regulatory elements distribution across the DNA sequence

Ab initio methods of DNA regulatory sequence region prediction known as transcription factor binding sites (TFBS) are a very big challenge to modern bioinformatics. Although the currently available methods are not perfect they are fairly reliable and can be used to search for new potential protein-DNA interaction sites. The biggest problem of ab initio approaches is the very high false positive rate of predicted sites which resul ts mainly from the fact that TFBS are very short and highly degenerate. Because of that they can occur by chance every few hundred bases making the task of computational prediction extremely difficult if one aims to reduce the high false positive rate keeping highest possible sensitiv ity to predict biologically meaningful sequence regions. In this work we present a new application that can be used to predict TFBS regions in very large datasets based on position weight matrix models (PWM’s) using one of the most popular prediction methods. The presented application was used to predict the concentration of TFBS in a set of nearly 2.2 thousand unique sequences of human gene promoter regions. The study revealed that the concentration of TFBS further than 1kbp from the transcription initiation site is constant but it decreases rapidly while getting closer to the transcriptio n initiation site. The decreasing TFBS concentration in the vicinity of genes might result from evolutionary selection which keeps only sites responsible for interactions with proteins being par t of a specific regulatory mechanism leading to cells survival.
The Role of Olfaction in Shark Predation

IT IS RECOGNIZED that most if not all species of sharks possess a keen sense of smell which is used in detecting dead and wounded prey or other edible material during their well-known scavenging operations. The early experiments of Parker (1910), Sheldon (19'11), and Parker and Sheldon (1913) established the role of the paired nasal organs as olfactory receptors. Parker (1914) demonstrated directional response in the smooth dogfish (Mustelus canis) and provided a -plausible explanation of how this was accomplished; he postulated that the two separated nostrils have the ability to detect small differences in the concentration of odorous materials enabling the shark to orient in the direction of' equal stimulation and to head "upstream" to the source. This tracking ability is well recognized by skin divers and fishermen who have involuntarily attracted sharks by retaining speared fish or by discarding trash fish and offal from their boats. It seems unlikely that any shark species could maintain itself entirely by scavenging operations, except perhaps in areas where man provides forage such as bait, fish offal, or other forms of edible garbage. Certainly the larger species are recognized as active predators which attack uninjured living prey, including man. Doubtless, vision plays a' predominating role in locating and tracking normal living prey, and possibly other senses such as hearing are also involved. In considering olfaction, attention has
The Use of 19F NMR to Monitor Organic Reactions on Solid Supports

The use of Combinatorial chemistry and high throughput screening have revolutionized the process of discovery and development of therapeutic agents in the pharmaceutical industry. Typically, large numbers of compounds are synthesized in a combinatorial manner either on a solid support or in solution phase. These are screened against a variety of biological targets related to different disease states. Structural characterization of these molecules and knowledge of chemistry on the solid supports are of great importance in optimizing the synthesis of chemical libraries. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy may be utilized to investigate these properties, however the use of solid-phase supports presents a new set of analytical challenges. These challenges include limited sample availability, complex mixtures, line-broadening problems which affect resolution, limited spectral dispersion and the need for high throughput sample analysis. We have developed 19F NMR methods for investigating resin-bound chemistry. These techniques are sensitive and require a relatively small amount (1-3 mg) of sample. The spectra have large chemical shift dispersion and no interfering fluorine signals due to the resin itself. Application of magic-angle spinning in a Nano . nmr TIl probe further reduces the line width and the amount of sample required for analysis. We illustrate the usefulness of this technique to study solid-phase organic synthesis using the tetrafluorophenol (TFP) resin which is synthesized by attaching 2.3. 5.6 tetrafluorohydroxybenzoic acid to aminomcthyl resin. The phcnolic group is uscd to form esters and sulfonates. A pair of fluorine resonances is observed from the TFP moiety of the resin in the -100 to -180 ppm region and is useful for monitoring the resinbound chemistry. We have developed an internal standard method, using 3Flourobenzamide, to determine the loading of TFP on the aminomethyl resin. There has also been an effort to investigate the use of an internal Fluorine standard by the co-polymerization of 4-fluorostyrene into the backbone of the resin bead. By using this signal as an internal standard, certain solid phase chemical reactions were optimized. The Use of 19p NMR to Monitor Organic Reactions on Solid Supports
The link between societal motivation and new venture performance: evidence from entrepreneurs in Japan

Although there has been an increase in the popularity of social entrepreneurship, previous studies have paid little attention to for-profit entrepreneurs’ motive of making a contribution to the society, that is, societal motivation. In this study, we focus on societal motivation and analyze its link with for-profit ventures’ outcomes, such as likelihood of novelty, external financing, size, and sales. Using samples of Japanese entrepreneurs, we find support for our hypotheses that new ventures established by for-profit entrepreneurs with societal motivation are more novel and that these ventures achieve larger size and sales compared to the ventures of other for-profit entrepreneurs who lack such motivation. However, our findings also indicate that the ventures of for-profit entrepreneurs with societal motivation receive less external financing compared to those with merely economic motivation.
Give Peace a Dance: An Ethnographic Research Project About a Dancing Community in Chicago and the Implications for Dance/Movement Therapy

An ethnographic research study on the monthly gathering of a Chicagoan dancing community called Give Peace a Dance (GPD). The main goal of this study was to understand the potential therapeutic aspects of dance and creative self expression in a community setting. The ethnographic data was analyzed through the lens of Community Psychology, Chacian dance/movement therapy theory and Carl Rogers’ theory of creativity. The main research question that guided the study was: How do the participants of GPD experience this event emotionally, socially and/or spiritually? At the end, community, creativity and safety were the most important factors that emerged as the healing elements of GPD. The results of this study may contribute to the development of a model for applying dance/movement therapy as community development and community activism in settings such as unsafe neighborhoods, public schools, or to support the reintegration of soldiers into society. The model may also be used by dance/movement therapists to promote a more curious, creative, collaborative, and peaceful American society that supports positive social conditions with the goal of minimizing conflict and promoting a healthier emotional integration of individuals.
A GIS based Automated Extraction Tool for the Analysis of Basin Morphometry

An automated extraction tool was developed through the model builder technique in ArcGIS environment to delineate the basin morphometry. The basic requirements to run this tool are a SRTM data, and a pour point shapefile. The developed model will create necessary data required for morphometric analysis after the processing of the input data. The output from this model will create a number of parameters such as, stream network (Strahler's), aspect, slope, DEM, drainage density, hill shade, and basin boundary in meter square. Before proceeding with the model, there is an option to the user to select the minimum upstream area to which a stream should be counted. This option helps the users to select the range of stream delineation. The slope generated will be in degrees and the drainage density in Sq.km. This technique is very useful for those who work in the field of terrain analysis, hydrology, and watershed analysis as it is easy to use with a single click for the generation of a reliable database for morphometric analysis.
Study of the Response of Tamarix Cone Sedimentary Veins to Climatic and Environmental Elements in Arid Zones (DESERT TECHNOLOGY 11 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE)

In order to perfect and popularize the method of using Tamarix cone sedimentary veins to reconstruct the climatic and environmental element sequences in arid zones, this paper has summarized the author's and relevant scholars' research progresses in this study area. In the area with modern strong wind-sandy action, the clear Tamarix cone sedimentary veins have become an effective dating method, and a paleo-climatic and environmental information carrier. There are clear sedimentary veins within Tamarix cones in Lop Nor region that can be used for dating directly. For the age sequence establishment of the Tamarix cones with discontinuous clear sedimentary veins, it is necessary to comprehensively use various kinds of dating methods including 210 Pbex, 137 Cs, and 14 C and so on. The parameters of sand material, the content of organic carbon and nitrogen, positive ion, the value of stable hydrogen and oxygen isotopes, as well as the sporo-pollen assemblage contained in Tamarix cone sedimentary veins, have sensitive responses to the climatic and environmental change. Although the single climatic and environmental proxy can reflect climatic and environmental change to a certain degree, comprehensively to use multiple proxies contained in Tamarix cone sedimentary veins to research the regional climatic and environmental change is more effective and accurate.
CIVIL ENGINEERING DRIVERS AND INDICATORS

Once a closed market, civil engineering is now genuinely opening up. In the past, forecasting the industry has consisted mainly of assessing the public sector’s budget realisation, but now there is a gradual move towards a market-based model, introducing an opportunity to assess the construction market by means of market research. The opening and globalisation of the market also presents additional information needs and needs to indentify the pieces of information that best predict future development. The research question has been to define future development of the civil engineering markets. The key indicators have been chosen for several reasons, the main reason being that despite the availability of some longitudinal data statistics remain, on the whole, inadequate. The used method on analysing the change is contextualism, in other words, studying long-term process in their context. In a closed market, activities are planned according to the available resources. In an open market, demand depends on the needs of customer industries and on financial considerations. The most important indicators for forecasting civil engineering construction are public sector budget, private sector outsize projects and GDP change.
On the Would-be Bonds between Emotional Intelligence and Self-efficacy: The Case of Iranian EFL University Professors

Though a plethora of varied probes, thus far, have been conducted into the effectiveness of emotional intelligence as well as the paramountcy of self-efficacy in educational settings, one area of research that seems to have remained partly intact or which has been given scant attention is the viable relationship between these two constructs, i.e. EQ and self-efficacy. In effect, the principal incentive underlying the researchers’ interest in the current study emanated from their credence in the fact that meager heed has been given to the possible links holding between these two realm, particularly when it comes to considering the case of academic professors; indeed, the few number of studies being carried out in this respect have merely centered on the lower-level teachers among which a reference can be made to Chan (2004) and Fabio and Palazzeschi (2008). Hence, in view of the aforesaid facts, the researchers in the current study aimed at addressing the correlation between EI and self-efficacy in a brand new context (academic arena) and with a totally unique community (university professors). Age and teaching experience of professors were also the issues of secondary concern in performing the present research. To this end, 50 EFL university professors (both MA and PhD holders) were selected from a range of different universities in Urmia, including the English departments of Urmia state and Azad universities, Azarabadegan non-profit University, as well as Payam-e-Nour University. To gather the data, Tschannen-Moran and Woolfolk Hoy’s (2001) self-efficacy scale and Bar-On’s (1997) EQ-i questionnaire were administered to the participants. The final analysis of data revealed a significant correlation between the participants’ responses to these two questionnaires. Yet, the participants’ ages and years of teaching experience were not found to be of significant role with respect to the relationship between the participants’ performance on the said scales.
Song repertoire size correlates with measures of body size in Eurasian blackbirds

In most oscine bird species males possess a repertoire of different song patterns. The size of these repertoires is assumed to serve as an honest signal of male quality. The Eurasian blackbird’s (Turdus merula) song contains a large repertoire of different element types with a flexible song organisation. Here we investigated whether repertoire size in Eurasian blackbirds correlates with measures of body size, namely length of wing, 8th primary, beak and tarsus. So far, very few studies have investigated species with large repertoires and a flexible song organisation in this context. We found positive correlations, meaning that larger males had larger repertoires. Larger males may have better fighting abilities and, thus, advantages in territorial defence. Larger structural body size may also reflect better conditions during early development. Therefore, under the assumption that body size is linked to overall male quality, our results are in accordance with the hypothesis that repertoire size represents an honest signal in Eurasian blackbirds that has evolved in response to sexual selection.
Forest Environmental Income and Its Role in Welfare Outcomes: An Empirical Evidence from Rural Nepal

The paper empirically examines the contribution of forest-environmental income, and its role in wellbeing outcomes among the forest dependent households in rural Nepal. The results are based on a one-year survey of 303 households that included the detailed information on household demographics, income and assets and the people’s perception in the change in their well-being compared to the last five year. To capture likely non-linear dynamics of well-being status, a probit regression model is tested. Overall, forest environmental income contributed an average of 16% of the total household income. Relative environmental reliance decreased with rising income while absolute environmental income increased. The perception of well-being was related to shock exposure and households’ endowments to cope with shocks. In particular, households exposed to several consecutive shocks (two or more severe shocks) over the course of five years significantly reported to be worse-off. The limited role of forest in improving the well-beings of the households is associated with their limited access to the resources. Identification of income groups, their expected wealth status, and asset and access constraints that limit economic advance are used to suggest appropriate targets of intervention.
Influence of Can Flatness on Heat Dissipation of Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitor

The lifetime of aluminium electrolytic capacitors highly depends on their core temperature. Heat dissipation in general applications happens by the extended cathode, which is in contact with the inner side of the can. In the case of heat sink applications, the most important heat transfer phenomenon is the heat conduction through the bottom of the aluminium can. The quantity of the dissipated heat is in direct proportion to the size of the heat transfer surface. The more dissipated heat may increase the lifetime of the capacitor. Therefore, the flatness value of the can bottom is critical. This paper presents a flatness measurement method, which can successfully replace the equipment for a more complex and more expensive 3D measurement. It discusses an implementation of a measurement environment, where data acquisition and visualization are automated by a LabVIEW-based software. In addition, this study deals briefly with the influence of production processes on the flatness value of the capacitor produced by leading manufacturers.
Assets Relative Risk for Long-term Investors

We show that, for all developed countries for which data are available, the relative riskiness of equity compared to bonds and bills goes down when the investment horizon increases. In particular, VAR setups show that this effect is very strong. This fact implies that investors with a longer investment horizon should invest relatively more in equity. These results are opposite to those presented by Lukassen and Propper (2007). They shed some critical light on the proposed Solvency II reform, which would force life insurers to inefficiently rebalance their portfolio towards safer assets.