Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A degree of studying? Approaches to learning and academic performance among student ‘consumers’

The marketization of higher education and focus on graduate employability and earnings data has raised questions about how students perceive their roles and responsibilities while studying for their degree. Of particular concern is the extent to which students identify themselves as consumers of their higher education, for example, whether they view their degree as a purchasable commodity to improve future earnings. This is because research has found that a stronger consumer identity is related to lower academic performance. This study examined whether this relation could be explained by the impact of a consumer identity on the extent to which students adopt deep, surface or strategic approaches to learning. The hypotheses were that the relation between consumer identity and academic performance would be mediated by approaches to learning, whereby a consumer identity would be related to adopting a more surface approach, a less deep approach and less strategic approach. Undergraduates completed an online questionnaire that assessed the extent to which they identified as a consumer, their approaches to learning and academic performance. The analysis partly supported the hypotheses: a stronger consumer identity was related to a more surface approach to learning. However, a surface approach to learning did not mediate the relation between consumer identity and academic performance. Conversely, a deep approach to learning mediated the relation between consumer identity and academic performance, whereby a stronger consumer identity was related to lower academic performance through its negative impact on a deep approach to learning. There was no relation between consumer identity and strategic approach to learning. Implications of students identifying themselves as consumers of their higher education are discussed.
Impact of Job Stress on Employee Performance

Purpose of this study is to analyses the impact of job stress on employee performance. A causal research design was adopted to carry out the data collection. For this purpose employees from various sectors were chosen. A questionnaire with 26 items with Likert Scale (1: Strongly Disagree to 5: Strongly Disagree) were developed and tested for its reliability and validity prior to the distribution of questionnaire via social media. 310 respondents were selected from various sectors in Malaysia using convenient sampling technique. The survey questionnaire was sent via Facebook inbox requesting to complete it. The questionnaire includes demographic information and statements to measure four (4) independent variables of time pressure, workload, lack of motivation, and role ambiguity to measure level of stress. The dependent variable is employee performance. Only 136 completed questionnaires were returned (usable sample). Regression analysis was carried out to examine the impact of stress on employee performance using SPSS21. We found that time pressure and role ambiguity have significant and negative influence on employee performance. The other two factors of workload and lack of motivation do not have any significant influence on employee performance. Therefore we concluded that increasing time pressure and role ambiguity would reduce employee performance in all aspects. Therefore it is important for managers to ensure role ambiguity is minimized and clear roles are given and communicated to the employees if they wish to enhance employee performance. Also managers and supervisors are strongly recommended to discuss the time allotment and task completion dates and duration of the task with their subordinates to avoid time pressure. This would possibly enhance employee performance. Future research should consider a larger sample from leading sectors where job natures are similar. Analysis should be more rigorous, where Amos could be used for structural Equation Modelling.
Comparison of Web and Telephone Survey Response Rates in Saudi Arabia

A study was conducted to compare the response rate of telephone interview and Web Survey in Saudi Arabia utilizing Internet usage statistics, as well as experimental design. Official data shows that the reason that led the majority of Saudi people to choose not to interact with Web Survey similarly to the telephone interview is not technical due to the lack of Internet coverage, but rather cultural. Furthermore, the experimental part demonstrates three main findings. First, the response rate to the Web Survey is significantly lower than to the telephone interview. Second, Saudi males participated significantly more than females especially with the Web Survey though both had the same level of Internet access. Third, the average response rate of telephone interview is significantly above 95% for both genders, whereas the average response rate of the Web Survey is about 30%.
Technology Acceptance, Interest in Fitness and Empowerment: Testing Consumer Responses Towards a Wearable Technology Advert

At a time when new technologies are constantly present, individuals’ health has taken centre stage. A shift towards a performance society has affected individuals’ professional and personal lives (Hillert & Marwitz 2006). In particular, the omnipresence of social media and new technologies is fostering both “self-surveillance” and “self-optimisation” and also a new form of “self-presentation”, which is not without risks. The term “life logging” is commonly used to describe the continuous documentation of data that is used to discipline the human body to quantify the self (Selke 2013). According to Mau (2017), metric data has suddenly become a desired social value. Conditioned by the introduction and continuous growth of wearable devices, consumers’ interest in fitness and sport has risen. The data generated through the use of wearables is vital; it has the potential to involve individuals more strongly in their health care and ultimately to empower them (Hsiao and Chen 2018). At present, wearables are being used by almost one third of the US population (Statista 2018), and their use is predicted to increase in the near future: by 2022, the sales volume of wearables and fitness trackers is expected to amount to 190 million pieces (Statista 2018). This significant increase has been attributed to the ever-broadening scope of these gadgets’ functionalities; they offer individuals a lot of health-related benefits and enable them to optimise individual performance as well as offering viable input to insurance companies, doctors and commercial companies (Wang et al. 2016). Yet it is unclear whether this number will be reached since data security and privacy are still listed as the prime reasons for why consumers refrain from using wearables altogether (Goodyear et al. 2017).
Digital Traces: New Data, Resources, and Tools for Psychological-Science Research

New technologies create and archive digital traces—records of people’s behavior—that can supplement and enrich psychological research. Digital traces offer psychological-science researchers novel, large-scale data (which reflect people’s actual behaviors), rapidly collected and analyzed by new tools. We promote the integration of digital-traces data into psychological science, suggesting that it can enrich and overcome limitations of current research. In this article, we review helpful data sources, tools, and resources and discuss challenges associated with using digital traces in psychological research. Our review positions digital-traces research as complementary to traditional psychological-research methods and as offering the potential to enrich insights on human psychology.
Discovering new 3D bioprinting applications: Analyzing the case of optical tissue phantoms

Abstract Optical tissue phantoms enable to mimic the optical properties of biological tissues for biomedical device calibration, new equipment validation, and clinical training for the detection, and treatment of diseases. Unfortunately, current methods for their development present some problems, such as a lack of repeatability in their optical properties. Where the use of three-dimensional (3D) printing or 3D bioprinting could address these issues. This paper aims to evaluate the use of this technology in the development of optical tissue phantoms. A competitive technology intelligence methodology was applied by analyzing Scopus, Web of Science, and patents from January 1, 2000, to July 31, 2018. The main trends regarding methods, materials, and uses, as well as predominant countries, institutions, and journals, were determined. The results revealed that, while 3D printing is already employed (in total, 108 scientific papers and 18 patent families were identified), 3D bioprinting is not yet applied for optical tissue phantoms. Nevertheless, it is expected to have significant growth. This research gives biomedical scientists a new window of opportunity for exploring the use of 3D bioprinting in a new area that may support testing of new equipment and development of techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Attachment in middle childhood among foster and adopted children: Preliminary validation of a behavioral observation system

ii Index . iii List of Tables . iv List of Figures . iv Chapter 1: Background and Introduction . 1 Statement of the Problem . 2 Purpose of the Study and Research Question . 3 Significance and Strengths of the Study . 4 Chapter 2: A Review of the Literature . 7 A Brief History of Attachment Theory . 7 Assessing Attachment . 13 Attachment in Middle Childhood . 36 Attachment in High-Risk Populations . 41 Caregiving . 46 Conclusion . 57 Chapter 3: Methodology . 59 Overview . 59 Population . 59 Measures . 61 Procedure . 65 Chapter 4: Results . 70 Chapter 5: Discussion . 89 Demographics . 89 Child Attachment Classification and Caregiver Classification . 93 Child Attachment Classification and Caregiver PRF . 95 Caregiver Classification and Caregiver PRF . 97 Attachment Patterns and Parent Reports of Child Behavior . 99 Caregiving Classification and Parent Reports of Child Behavior . 100 Parental Reflective Functioning and Child Behavior . 101 Limitations . 102 Conclusion . 103 Recommendations for Further Study . 105 References . 107
Phishing detection based on features of mimic content.

Content-based phishing detection judges authenticity of the displayed Web page by extracting its features and comparing them with features of legal pages on internet. However, this method often judges a legal page illegal because of insufficient feature extraction. In this paper, we propose, implement, and evaluate two novel methods to improve the feature extraction, i.e., the site-keyword method analyzes not only the displayed page but also pages linked from it to extract more global features and the time-invariant-keyword method analyzes the past content of the displayed page to extract time-invariant features.
The Relevance of Damper Pre-Optimization and its Effectiveness on the Forced Response of Blades

The paper presents a calculation procedure for the design of turbine blades with underplatform dampers. The procedure involves damper "pre-optimization" before the coupled calculation with the blades. The pre-optimization procedure excludes, since the early design stage, all those damper configurations leading to low damping performance. Pre-optimization involves plotting a design "damper map" with forbidden areas, corresponding to poorly performing damper geometries and admissible design areas, where effective solutions for the damper shape can be explored. Once the candidate damper configurations have been selected, the damper equilibrium equations are solved by using both the multi-harmonic balance (MHB) method, and the direct time integration method (DTI). Direct time integration of the damper dynamic equations is implemented in order to compute the trend of the contact forces in time and the shape of the hysteresis cycles at the different contact points. Based on these trends, the correct number of Fourier terms to represent the contact forces on the damper is chosen. It is shown that one harmonic term together with the static term, are enough in the MHB calculation of a pre-optimized damper. The proposed method is applied to a test case of a damper coupled with two blades. Experimental forced response functions of the test case with a nominal damper are available for comparison. The purpose of this paper is to show the effectiveness of the "damper maps" in excluding all those damper configurations, leading to undesirable damper behavior and to highlight the strong influence of the blades mode of vibration on the damper effectiveness. From the comparison of dampers with different geometrical parameters, the pre-optimized damper proved to be not only the most effective, in terms of damping capability, but also the one that leads to a faster and more flexible calculation of the damper, coupled with the blades.
The effects of mindfulness on the engagement and social interactions of high school students with learning disabilities

v List of Figures . ix List of Tables . x Chapter One: Introduction . 1 Statement of Problem . 1 Significance of the Study . 3 Purpose of Study . 4 Research Questions . 4 Chapter Two: Literature Review . 6 Mindfulness-Based Interventions . 6 Difficulties for Individuals with Disabilities . 6 Initiating Social Interactions . 6 Maintaining Social Interactions . 9 Classroom Engagement and Attention.12 Conclusion . 13 Chapter Three: Methodology . 14 Setting . 14 The School . 14 Demographics . 15 Daily Routine . 16
An Examination of Attributions, Performance Rating and Reward Allocation Patterns: A Comparative Study of China, India, Tanzania and the United States

Abstract In this study, using a sample of 191 individuals with significant work and supervisory experience from four countries (China and Tanzania—highly collectivistic, India—moderately collectivistic and the United States—highly individualistic), we examined whether cultural orientations of individualism and collectivism predicted performance ratings, internal attributions made to the poor performing employee and adherence to equity norm in reward allocations. Multiple regression analyses indicated that collectivist Chinese and Tanzanian raters provided more lenient performance ratings to a poor performing employee than individualistic Americans with the Indian raters providing more lenient ratings than Americans but more stringent ratings than Chinese or Tanzanians. Further, American raters made greater internal attributions than Tanzanians or Chinese. Chinese raters made relatively greater internal attributions to the employee than Tanzanians though both cultures are collectivistic cultures. Americans adhered to the equity norm the most and Indians adhered to equity norm but to a lesser extent than Americans but more than Tanzanians and Chinese. Implications are discussed.
The Influence of Proof Understanding Strategies and Negative Self-concept on Undergraduate Afghan Students’ Achievement in Modern Algebra

This study explored the influence of proof understanding strategies and negative self-concept on undergraduate Afghan students’ achievement in modern algebra1. To examine the relationships among proof understanding strategies, negative self-concept and achievement in modern algebra1, we used structural equation modeling on data collected from three classes of students taking modern algebra in two consecutive years of 2016 and 2017. Participants of this study included 139 sophomore Afghan students, 40.29% male and 59.71% female. Conducting SEM analysis resulted the following findings: firstly, negative self-concept had significant negative influence over students’ achievement in modern algebra1; secondly, proof understanding strategies had significant positive influence over students’ achievement in modern algebra1; thirdly, negative self-concept had significant negative influence over proof understanding strategies; finally, the data fitted very well the SEM model, implying that proof understanding strategies and negative self-concept significantly influence students’ achievement in modern algebra1.
CRYPTORCHIDISM AND MALE FERTILITY: A STUDY OF THE DETERMINANTS OF INFERTILITY AMONG FORMERLY CRYPTORCHID AND CONTROL MEN

Background: Cryptorchidism is a failure of the testis to descend into the scrotum from its initial site of development in the abdomen. The failure of the testis to descend results in significant histologic changes to the testicular tissues and increases risk for infertility and testicular cancer. Incidence of cryptorchidism is approximately 3% at birth declining to 1% at one year of age because of spontaneous descent. Little to no spontaneous descent occurs after six months of age and surgical correction by orchiopexy is recommended by age one to two.Study Cohort: The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Male Fertility Study has been looking at the impact of cryptorchidism on male fertility since 1992. The study cohort comprises 1405 former cryptorchids and control men. Each of the subjects completed an extensive questionnaire that included questions on marriage and cohabitation, paternity, health problems, and environmental/occupational exposures. A subset of the full cohort returned in adulthood for evaluation of hormone levels and semen analysis (n=167). Results: The articles presented here represent a selection of the study results looking at time to conception among formerly cryptorchid men, the impact of testicular suture on fertility, and the influence of age at orchiopexy on hormone levels and sperm count. Time to conception is significantly increased among formerly bilateral (33.9 months), but not unilateral cryptorchid men (11.1 months) as compared to control men (8.8 months). Placement of a transparenchymal suture during orchiopexy greatly increases the risk of infertility (RR 7.56) among formerly cryptorchid men. Age at orchiopexy is significantly negatively correlated (r= -0.274) with inhibin B and positively correlated (r=0.229) with FSH.Conclusions: Cryptorchidism negatively impacts fertility in the human male. It can increase time to conception and reduce sperm counts, especially among formerly bilateral cryptorchid men. Surgical technique utilizing placement of a suture through the testis can greatly increase risk for future infertility and should be avoided. With an incidence of 3% at birth and a prevalence of 1% at one year, it represents the single most common birth defect among human males. Cryptorchidism is of public health importance because it leads to significantly increased risks for both testicular cancer and infertility. Future research should focus on identifying environmental and behavioral causes of cryptorchidism and on optimizing treatment.
Suicide Prevention Interventions and Referral/Follow-Up Services: A Systematic Review

PubMed searched from 2005 – November 18, 2011 Suicide “Suicide”[Mesh] OR “Suicide, Attempted”[Mesh] OR suicid* Risk “Risk”[Mesh] OR “Risk Assessment”[Mesh] OR “Risk Factors”[Mesh] OR risk[Title/Abstract] Screening “mass screening”[Mesh] OR “Validation studies”[Publication Type] OR Screening[title] OR screen[title] OR assessment[title] OR assessments[title] OR questionnaire[title] OR questionnaires[title] OR instrument[title] OR instruments[title] OR tool[title] OR tools[title] OR scale[title] OR scales[title] OR measure[title] OR measures[title] Prevention Prevent* OR depression OR health education OR health promotion OR public opinion OR mass screening OR family physicians OR medical Education OR primary healthcare OR antidepressive agents OR psychotherapy OR schools OR adolescents OR methods OR firearms OR overdose OR poisoning OR gas poisoning OR mass media Suicide Prevention (“Suicide/prevention and control”[Mesh] OR Suicide, Attempted/ prevention and contril”[Mesh]) NOT (case report* OR editorial* OR letter) Suicide Prevention OR (Suicide AND (Risk OR Screening OR Prevention)
Development of a Tool to Monitor Paramedic Clinical Placements: A Case Study of Innovation Overcoming Tradition

Introduction This paper discusses a trial of the use of CompTracker© – an online platform used to link the student, preceptor and academic in a time sensitive manner during student clinical placement – within a cohort of 330 first and second year paramedic students studying at an Australian university. CompTracker© allows for preceptors to identify and assess clinical competencies, and for the student to reflect after each case is completed on placement. The tool was initially piloted, and then remodeled on several attempts to improve its overall functionality and relevance for the placement learning experience. The study aims to educate and inform other health disciplines that may have an interest in using online tools for competency tracking and education in diverse workplaces. Methods Multiple surveys were conducted over a 3-year period, using both Likert 5-point scales and open-ended questions, to evaluate 330 first and second year students’ and 261 preceptors’ experiences. Results Of the 54 student responses, 92% felt the tool was useful and 67% felt it was easy to use. Within the preceptor results, 63 ± 2% preferred CompTracker© over traditional paper-based methods. Conclusion CompTracker© can be used to support students and preceptors in clinical placement. The flexibility of this online tool makes it adaptable to most clinical workplaces, and should be considered in any workplace that requires the use of competency-based clinical assessment and used in place of traditional paper-based portfolios.
The Coping Skills of Child Protection Workers Exposed to Primary and Secondary Trauma in the Workplace

The Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) created a recruitment and retention task force in 1988 (Zlotnik, 1996) and hosts an annual conference to address the issue. As well, many states continue to wrestle with the issue of recruitment and retention. The turnover rates for child protection investigators in the state of Arizona for the fiscal years 2001, 2000 and 1999 were 21.58 percent, 22.23 percent and 22.76 percent respectively (State of Arizona, 2002). In Georgia Governor Barnes appointed a Child Protective Services Task Force in January 2000 to address the high rate of attrition in child protection workers (Barton Child Law & Policy Clinic, 2001):
Determinants of Resilience in Haitian Street Children Four Years After the January 2010 Earthquake

Abstract After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, despite economic and relational precariousness, research noticed resilience among street children. This study assesses determinants of resilience among street children 4 years after the earthquake. One hundred twenty-eight street children aged 7–18 completed measures assessing life events, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), resilience, social support (SS), and depression. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 22. Results showed that resilience score was high, especially for those who faced economic issues. For those who faced intrafamilial and relational violence, resilience was less relevant. Resilience score increased with age and was correlated with satisfying SS. Traumatic events after the earthquake, depression, and SS satisfaction are the best predictors of resilience.