Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Emotional Face Perception: Event-Related Potentials (ERPS) Contribution to Differentiate Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adolescents

Early onset schizophrenia (EOS) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD) share similarities in the area of social cognition and emotion processing. It remains unclear whether these similarities come from shared or disorder-specific mechanisms and pathways. This study compared three groups of adolescents matched for age and verbal IQ: 18 adolescents with EOS (mean age=15 ± 1.6), 19 adolescents with ASD (mean age=15 ± 2.1) and 20 typically developing (TD) adolescents (mean age=14 ± 1.7). All groups completed an implicit emotional face perception task while visual ERPs (P100 and N170 components) were recorded. Both EOS and ASD adolescents showed impairments in emotion processing, but distinct patterns emerged in each disorder. These findings support the need for distinct early intervention approaches.
Grief and personal growth experience of spouses and adult-child caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to describe the grief and personal growth experience of spouses and adult children of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and the factors contributing to these experiences. DESIGN AND METHODS We used a modification of the Marwit-Meuser-Sanders Caregiver Grief model to examine the factors that contribute to grief and personal growth. We used chi-square tests, t tests, multivariate analyses of variance, correlations, and hierarchical regression analyses in a cross-sectional analysis of 201 spouses and adult children caregivers at various stages of the disease trajectory. RESULTS Grief increased as the severity of the disease increased. When the spouse with Alzheimer's disease lived out of the home, spouse caregivers experienced more sadness and longing, worry and isolation, and personal sacrifice burden than did adult children caregivers. Different factors influence grief and personal growth for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The majority of caregivers experienced personal growth, with more growth experienced by adult children. IMPLICATIONS Health care providers should consider using the Marwit and Meuser Caregiver Grief Inventory to screen for high levels of grief in caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Supportive services targeted for those with high levels of grief are suggested.
Helping others use social media: age stereotypes when estimating learner's success

Social networking sites (SNS) include online products such as Facebook that allow users to build and maintain large interpersonal Internet networks. Older adult users have dramatically increased (Duggan & Smith, 2014). This investigation examined how 212 university undergraduate Facebook users estimated success with helping others use Facebook when learner's age (20, 40, 60 year olds.) and type of acquaintance (friend or kin) was manipulated in hypothetical scenarios. In these scenarios, a person is identified as KW, described as being a college student much like the participant. KW has 20, 40 or 60 year-old acquaintances, a friend or a kin at each age, all wanting KW's help learning about social media. This was the only information provided. Qualities and strengths of these interpersonal relationships were not examined. Results from repeated measures 2x3 ANOVA showed a significant main effect for age, but no effect for acquaintance type. Results showed no significant interaction. Although the age demographic above 50 years is the fastest growing SNS group, results showed possible age stereotyping among youth when they assist older adults learning to use SNS. This age effect may be lessened as older adults become more skillful social media users. These findings are limited because of the sample demographics and a lack of identifying qualities of participants' attributions about the hypothetical friends or relatives. Future research using multiple items per condition might be able to further elucidate how the type of associations between helper and learner, close or distant, positive or negative, would influence outcomes.
Understanding Science in Conservation : A Q Method Approach on the Galápagos Islands Rose

The variety of perspectives that conservation practitioners and scientists from different disciplinary backgrounds have towards the role of science in conservation add to the already complex nature of most contemporary conservation challenges, and may result in conflict and misunderstanding. This study used Q method (a form of discourse analysis with roots in psychology) in order to uncover the range of perspectives on the science/ conservation interface currently held by scientists and conservation managers working on the Galápagos Islands. The aim was to facilitate mutual understanding and communication between proponents of the various viewpoints, as well as to expose the subjective values, assumptions, and interests on which these opinions are constructed, to critical scrutiny. Twenty-seven people from a range of disciplinary and professional backgrounds carried out a Q test consisting of a sample of 34 selected opinion statements. Four statistically different perspectives emerged from the analysis, emphasising different concerns and highlighting different understandings of science and conservation. The perspectives have been labelled as: 1) Science for management; 2) Freedom of science; 3) Limits of science; and 4. Separation of science and conservation. The similarities and differences between the perspectives are discussed in depth, and the implications for conservation practice are explored in light of the current literature.
SMOS SOIL MOISTURE VALUES EVALUATION OVER SAHELIAN AREA

Soil moisture is one of the most important variable that in uences the soil-vegetation-atmosphere uxes. However, due to its high temporal and spatial variability, it is dif cult to provide accurate quantitative information on soil moisture at regional and global scales. Different approaches exist, but remote sensing is the more appropriated to measure soil moisture values and its variations. It can provide spatially integrated information over large areas. Microwave remote sensing at low frequencies is the most ef cient approach to characterize soil moisture from space [1]. SMOS (Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity), launched on November 2th 2009, records brightness temperature in L-band at space resolution of 50km. SMOS is the rst sensor dedicate to soil water content measurements.
THE SENSITIVITY MATRIX OF A NEURAL NETWORK PERFORMING IMAGE PROCESSING

In our past works we analyzed a technique to encode astronomical images using some moments chosen among the most convenient ones; in this paper we also adopt this technique and evaluate the sensitivity matrix of a neural network that tests the similarity of real astronomical images to predefined reference profiles. The sensitivity matrix knowledge is of particular importance because it allows to investigate the neural network answer to noisy versions of the moments which constitute the actual inputs, so giving useful indications on the robustness of the method. We can define the obtained results very satisfying; the matrix reveals very small changes of the evaluated outputs in presence of noisy inputs so conferming the robustness of neural network approximation techniques and their reliability in these tasks.
Active Tactile Exploration for Grasping

This paper addresses the problem of robotic grasp optimization. Due to uncertainty both on the robot kinematics, motor control and object perception, it is very hard to analytically compute good grasps and execute them successfully. Our approach is based on searching for the best grasp configurations by iteratively optimizing a suitable grasp criterion. This approach may be compared to human learning stages where infants learn by trial and error what are the best grasping strategies. Initial grasps are often unsuccessful, but after a few trials the system learns to adapt to the uncertainties in the environment.
THE DISK-OUTFLOW SYSTEM AROUND THE HIGH-MASS (PROTO)STAR IRAS 20126+4104

WehaveusedthePicoVeleta30-mtelescopeandthe Plateau de Bure interferometer to obtain maps of the molecular gas associated with IRAS20126+4104 in 11 rotational transi- tions. We also present near infrared images of the same region taken with the TIRGO and NOT telescopes. A molecular clump centred on the H2O masers associated with the IRAS source is found. A molecular bipolar outflow is clearly evidenced by the interferometer maps in the HCO + (1{0) line, originating at the center of the clump; also, the images in the K-band continuum and in the H2 v =1 ! 0 S(1) vibrational line trace the same bipolar structure seen in HCO + . A flattened structure elongated in the direction perpendicular to the outflow axis is seen in the CH3CN(5{4) line: we interpret this as a rotating disk with a very young massive early type star at its centre. We conclude thatIRAS20126+4104representsabeautifulexampleofadisk- outflow system associated with an early type (proto)star, prior to the development of an ultracompact Hii region.
A Probabilistic Framework for Time-Sensitive Search: MPII at the NTCIR-12 Temporalia-2 Task

This research article presents TimeSearch , a probabilistic framework, that competed in the Temporalia-2 task. The subtasks in Temporalia-2 require an information retrieval system to be informed of the temporal expressions (e.g. 1990s ) in documents and queries to identify relevant documents. Analysis of these temporal expressions like natural language understanding is challenging. TimeSearch utilizes an unique time model to address these challenges and to understand temporal expressions. Building on this model it identiﬁes interesting time intervals for a given keyword query. These time intervals are then used to rank and diver-sify documents in a time-sensitive manner. In this article we describe TimeSearch and its performance in Temporalia-2.
MANAGING KNOWLEDGE WORKERS IN THE EWORLD

Knowledge Management is a recent development in business, allowing for an organization to increase its competitive advantage. Managing the knowledge worker of today is much different from managing the rank and file employees of the past. It is important to understand the knowledge workers, their traits and personalities, before learning how to best manage them. This paper discusses these issues to help managers better utilize KM tools for employee productivity and business effectiveness.
La extracción Prehispánica de recursos minerales en el Internodo Quillagua-Costa, Desierto de Atacama

En el presente estudio se investigan evidencias de ocupaciones extractivas,desde los resultados de los trabajos arqueologicos en sitios de la conexionvial prehispanica en el internodo entre Quillagua y la costa al norte deTocopilla en la cordillera de la Costa del desierto de Atacama. Se discutenestos registros en el concierto de lo conocido previamente para la prehistoriade asentamientos y caminera de la costa y el Loa inferior y medio.Se caracteriza una ruta prehispanica y dos segmentos viales, junto con dossitios extractivos de materiales minerales, una mina y un taller litico, y seentregan datos de excavacion y analisis de ellos, sus materiales culturales,junto con sus fechas absolutas. Usando estos ejemplos, se discute la movilidadde grupos costeros hacia el desierto interior y la de sociedades de Oasisa la Costa, en distintos periodos, tomando en cuenta modelos de movilidady aprovisionamiento formulados previamente para este espacio. Del mismomodo, tomando en cuenta datos arqueologicos y etnograficos regionales, seproponen hipotesis para la explicacion de algunos aspectos de los respectivoscasos. Finalmente, se discuten algunos aspectos mas generales a la luzde las prospectivas existentes para los Estudios Internodales.
What do the Teachers Have to Say? A Phenomenological Study of the Use of Stationary Movement Devices in Elementary and Middle School Classrooms.

ALLEN, AMANDA HUDSON. What do the Teachers Have to Say? A Phenomenological Study of the Use of Stationary Movement Devices in Elementary and Middle School Classrooms. (Under the direction of Dr. Stanley B. Baker and Dr. Adria Shipp Dunbar). The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore and describe the experiences of elementary and middle schoolteachers who have used stationary movement devices (SMDs) in their classrooms. A phenomenological approach was as a foundational exploration of SMD use in the classroom setting because there was a lack of directly related research. Consequent of limited prior research, the theoretical framework: Bandura’s social cognitive theory was chosen as a way to explain teachers’ decisions pertaining to SMD use in the classroom. Teachers from an elementary and a middle school located in a suburban area of a southeastern state were selected for interviews and study participation based on two criteria: their choice to give students access to SMDs and their willingness to describe the lived experience of using SMDs in the classroom setting. Interview data were analyzed via phenomenological reduction, imaginative variation and synthesis in order to explore and isolate themes. At the conclusion of data analysis processes, three themes and 13 subthemes were established. The shared experiences of teacher participants were grouped into three themes: (a) teaching philosophy, (b) decision and structure surrounding SMD use, and (c) observations after introducing SMDs. Limitations to this study included participants’ relationship with the interviewer, the general nature of self-reporting information, temporal conditions of the formal classroom observations, and the limited quantity of SMDs available for teachers’ use. The implications of findings can be applied to practices and future research relating to the roles of school counselors, teachers, and education leaders. Some practical recommendations for school counselors include the use of SMDs directly or indirectly as a coping mechanism to assist students with de-escalation at times of anxiety, frustration, or high energy. Recommendations for teachers include making SMDs available to all students, setting clear expectations before SMDs are distributed, and the use of SMDs as a tool for improved fitness, student motivation, or classroom intervention. A strong consideration for education leaders was the importance of presenting SMDs to staff as an option rather than requirement for classroom adoption, which may increase initiative and ownership taken by teachers interested in using SMDs. Future research implications include studying each of these practical recommendations, as well as seeking outcome data relating to thematic findings of this study.
Analysis of Chess Game Outcomes 5.1 World Cup Chess 5.2 a Model for Chess Game Outcomes 78

In this chapter, we apply the methodology developed in Chapter 4 to chess tournament outcomes collected over a period of time. The model developed here is an extension of the Bradley-Terry model with ties that incorporates an order eeect. The model also incorporates a dynamic component that speciies the evolution of chess players' abilities over time. We describe the World Cup chess tournament data set that is used in our analysis in Section 5.1. In Section 5.2, the model for chess game outcomes is described, and in Section 5.3 we describe the implementation of the model for the World Cup data. We present the results of the analysis and posterior inferences for the rating parameters in Section 5.4, and also show how the model can be used for predictive inferences. This is followed in Section 5.5 by an examination of model diagnostics using posterior predictive checks (Rubin 1984). We report the Gibbs sampler analysis of simulated data with a greater number of games between players in Section 5.6. Section 5.7 presents possible computational improvements, and suggests modiications of the model for chess game outcomes. To demonstrate the methodology and techniques developed in Chapter 4, we consider a model for chess performance applied to the chess World Cup of 1988{1989. The World Cup consisted of six tournaments and was comprised of 29 of the world's top chess players. Information on the World Cup tournaments was obtained from Kavalek (1990). Table 5.1 lists the dates and sites of each of the six tournaments, and the number of competitors who participated in each tournament. Of the 29 players, 22 players competed in 4 of the 6 tournaments, 3 players competed in 3 of the tournaments, and 4 players only competed in 1 tournament. The World Cup participants who competed in 3 or more tournaments were contenders for monetary prizes. Table 5.2 lists the players and indicates the tournaments in which each player competed.
Comparison of Cu Interconnects With CNT Interconnect For High Performances Applications

Now a days as far as technology going to advances still some problem in VLSI interconnect. Cu interconnect is batter As compared with gold, silver Even though cu interconnect also major drawback because billion of transistor were integrating single chip. So Interconnect Delay is major problem. In this paper compares the Cu interconnect with CNT interconnect and performances parameter like power delay and power delay product were taken at Intermediate and global level with Different technology for analysis. from the Simulation, it found that CNT based interconnect is suited for high performances application . the simulation has done using T_Spices
Foliated group actions and cyclic cohomology, preprint

In this paper, we prove a cyclic Lefschetz formula for foliations. To this end, we define a notion of equivariant cyclic cohomology and show that its expected pairing with equivariant K-theory is well defined. This enables to associate to any Haefliger’s transverse invariant current on a compact foliated manifold, a Lefschetz formula for leafwise preserving isometries.
An adaptive minimum redundancy array for digital communications

The performance of a minimum redundancy array (MRA) used in conjunction with an adaptive combiner for receiving digital communications signals under co-channel interference and multipath conditions is compared with a similar system based on a uniform array. Simulation and analysis of four-element array-based systems indicate that for interference in close angular proximity to the desired signal, or for multiple paths which show small angular separation, the MRA-based system is superior. Using numerical integration techniques, it is shown that the overall bit error probability is smaller using the MRA-based system than with the uniform-array-based system.
Comparative study of model predictive control and direct power control for PWM rectifiers with active power ripple minimization

Direct power control (DPC) and model predictive control (MPC) are two well known methods to achieve direct control of active power and reactive power in PWM rectifiers. They both select a voltage vector, according to a switching table or by minimizing a cost function, and then apply it in the next control period. The use of only one voltage vector during one control period leads to high power ripples and variable switching frequency, especially in DPC. Recently duty cycle control was proposed in DPC to achieve steady state performance improvement. This paper proposes an improved MPC with duty cycle control and compared it to prior DPC with duty cycle control in terms of power ripple reduction, dynamic response and robustness against external load disturbance. The duration of the selected vector is determined by minimizing the active power ripple during one control period. Simulation and experimental results are presented to confirm the theoretical study.
Importance of Soft Skills on Employability of Finance Graduates

BSc Finance is a recently introduced degree program by many National Universities in Sri Lanka. Hence it is important to know what skills are required by Finance graduates in order to make them employable. Our emphasis here is on soft skills. A survey was conducted to gather data from employers regarding required soft skills of graduates. The employers ranked quality of work, ability to meet dead- lines, positive attitudes towards work, and self confidence as “very high” in importance. Motivation to learn, ability to manage stress, motivation to develop skills, ability to work independently , maturity in making decisions , team playing spirit, computer literacy a, IT literacy, creativity , innovativeness, general behavior, grooming and readiness were ranked as “ high”. Good academic records were ranked “very high” and professional qualifications were ranked “high”. Extra curricular activities were ranked “moderate “and gender , marital status and family background was ranked “very low “.
Full covariance of CMB and lensing reconstruction power spectra

CMB and lensing reconstruction power spectra are powerful probes of cosmology. However, they are correlated, since the CMB power spectra are lensed, and the lensing reconstruction is constructed using CMB multipoles. We perform a full analysis of the auto- and cross-covariances, including polarization power spectra and minimum-variance lensing estimators, and compare with simulations of idealized future CMBS4 observations. Covariances sourced by fluctuations in the unlensed CMB and instrumental noise can largely be removed by using a realization-dependent subtraction of lensing reconstruction noise, leaving a relatively simple covariance model that is dominated by lensing-induced terms and well described by a small number of principal components. The correlations between the CMB and lensing power spectra will be detectable at the level of ∼5σ for a CMB-S4 mission, and neglecting them could underestimate some parameter error bars by several tens of percent. However, we found that the inclusion of external priors or data sets to estimate parameter error bars can make the impact of the correlations almost negligible.
Delay-dependent H∞ control for singular Markovian jump time-delay systems

This note is concerned with the delay-dependent H∞ control problem for singular Markovian jump time-delay systems. First, in terms of the Lyapunov technique and linear matrix inequalities, a delay-dependent bounded real lemma (BRL) is established. Then, based on this condition, a delay-dependent design algorithm for the desired state feedback controller is proposed in terms of a set of strict linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) to guarantee that the closed-loop system is not only regular, impulse free and stochastically stable, but also satisfies a prescribed H∞ performance level. Finally, numerical examples illustrate that the results proposed in this paper are less conservative.
COUNT DATA REGRESSION USING SERIES EXPANSIONS: WITH APPLICATIONS

A new class of parametric regression models for both under- and over-dispersed count data is proposed. These models are based on squared polynomial expansions around a Poisson baseline density. The approach is similar to that for continuous data using squared Hermite polynomials proposed by Gallant and Nychka and applied to financial data by, among others, Gallant and Tauchen. The count models are applied to underdispersed data on the number of takeover bids received by targeted firms, and to overdispersed data on the number of visits to health practitioners. The models appear to be particularly useful for underdispersed count data.