Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The effect of football game on technical skills of 19-23 age- male with handicapped persons19-23 yaş arası erkek eğitilebilir zihinsel engelli bireylerde futbol oyununun teknik beceriler üzerine etkisi

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of football game on technics skills of 19-23 year old boys in special education school. 10 male students participated as volunteers in the study and these mentally disabled football players are from in Kayseri and aged between 19 and 23. Ten male students participated in the football game activity for 3 days a week and total 6 weeks as the experimental group.In the study volunteers performed the slalom with ball test, bouncing ball on the foot and kick to 16.5 meters. In the study, bouncing ball on the foot test were statistically significant (p<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference slalom with ball test and kick to 16.5 meters. (p> 0.05). This result suggests that participation in football games positively affects some skill learning in the football.Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetBu çalışmanın amacı, özel eğitim okullarında eğitim görmekte olan 19-23 yaş erkek eğitilebilir zihinsel engelli bireylerin, haftada 3 gün uygulanan futbol etkinliğinin futbolda teknik becerilere etkisinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmaya, Kayseri’de özel eğitim kurumunda eğitim gören eğitilebilir zihinsel engelli, yaşları 19-23 arasında değişen 10 erkek öğrenci gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Katılımcılar 6 hafta boyunca haftada 3 gün futbol oyunu yapmışlar 1. ve 6. hafta sonucu ölçüm değerleri karşılaştırılmıştır. Çalışmada bireylere, slalom testinde 16,5m alan içerisinde, aralarında 1,5m aralık bulunan 10 tane engel aralarından topla birlikte slalom şeklinde geçmelri istendi. Top sektirme testinde çapı 1.80cm olan alanda ayakları üzerinde üçer hakkını kullanarak ve daire dışına taşmadan top sektirmeleri istenen aday, kaleye şut testinde ise kaleyi karşı taraftan gören 16,5m uzaklıktan kaleye istedikleri şekilde toplamda altı adet şut atışı uygulanmıştır. Uygulanan bu testlerden top sektirme testi anlamlı bulundu (p<0.05). Slalom ve şut testlerinde ise anlamlı fark görülmedi (p>0.05). Sonuç olarak, futbol oyunu yapan eğitilebilir zihinsel engelli bireylerin futbol oyunundaki teknik becerilerinden bazıları üzerine olumlu etkiler olduğu düşünülmektedir.
The pseudospectral method: Comparisons with finite differences for the elastic wave equation

The pseudospectral (or Fourier) method has been used recently by several investigators for forward seismic modeling. The method is introduced here in two different ways: as a limit of finite differences of increasing orders, and by trigonometric interpolation. An argument based on spectral analysis of a model equation shows that the pseudospectral method (for the accuracies and integration times typical of forward elastic seismic modeling) may require, in each space dimension, as little as a quarter the number of grid points compared to a fourth‐order finite‐difference scheme and one‐sixteenth the number of points as a second‐order finite‐difference scheme. For the total number of points in two dimensions, these factors become 1/16 and 1/256, respectively; in three dimensions, they become 1/64 and 1/4 096, respectively. In a series of test calculations on the two‐dimensional elastic wave equation, only minor degradations are found in cases with variable coefficients and discontinuous interfaces.
Unified compact model for gate all around fets-nanosheets, nanowires, multi bridge channel MOSFETs

A unified compact model for gate-all-around (GAA) FETs is discussed. This single unified model can accurately model different shapes of GAA FETs. In this work, we present its validation with the reported GAA FETs: stacked GAA nanosheet, stacked nanowire MOSFETs, Multi-bridge-channel MOSFETs and Twin silicon nanowire MOSFETs. This study shows that the BSIM-CMG unified multi-gate MOSFET model is ready for production design of silicon GAA based circuits and technology-product co-development for future technology nodes.
Mortality in bronchiectasis: a long-term study assessing the factors influencing survival

There is little literature about the mortality associated with bronchiectasis. The aim of the present study was to investigate factors affecting mortality in patients with bronchiectasis. In total, 91 patients were examined for aetiology, pulmonary function tests, high-resolution computed tomography, sputum microbiology and quality of life scores and were then followed over 13 yrs. Overall, 29.7% of the patients died. On multivariate analysis, age, St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire activity score, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection, total lung capacity (TLC), residual volume/TLC and the transfer factor coefficient were all independently associated with mortality. In patients with moderate to severe bronchiectasis, mortality is associated with a degree of restrictive and obstructive disease, poor gas transfer and chronic pseudomonas infection. These features should guide future research into disease progression, and identify those patients needing intensive treatment.
The Use of Strontium-90 Beta Radiotherapy as Adjuvant Treatment for Conjunctival Melanoma

Background/Aims. To report the safety and efficacy of strontium (Sr90) beta radiotherapy as adjuvant treatment for conjunctival melanoma. Methods. A retrospective cohort study was undertaken from 1999 to 2007 of all patients who underwent Sr90 beta radiotherapy for incompletely excised conjunctival melanoma. Failure of treatment was defined as recurrence of a conjunctival melanoma at the same location following beta radiotherapy. Results. Twenty patients underwent Sr90 beta radiotherapy for incompletely excised conjunctival melanoma. Median follow-up interval was 59 months (8–152). All patients had conjunctival melanoma involving the bulbar conjunctiva. Underlying diagnoses included PAM with atypia in 60% (12 of 20), PAM without atypia in 15% (3 of 20), and de novo conjunctival melanoma in 25% (5 of 20). Following Sr90 beta radiotherapy, in 90% (18 out of 20) local control was achieved and visual acuity was not affected in any patient. Three patients (15%) had dry eye symptoms, episcleritis, and descemetcoele, respectively. No cataract or secondary glaucoma was reported. Conclusions. Sr90 treatment is a very effective adjuvant treatment after excisional biopsy and cryotherapy for conjunctival melanoma with a local success rate of 90%. The treatment is not associated with significant side effects and visual acuity is not affected.
A Compact MIMO Antenna System Design with Low Correlation from 1710 MHz to 2690 MHz

A compact and low-correlation multiple input multiple output antenna system covering 1710{2690MHz band for wireless communication standards is proposed. It comprises two identical elements with coupled feeding plate and radiating strip, and each element has a volume of 24:5 £ 15 £ 1:2mm 3 . Simulated and measured results show that it has good potentials for high-band-only mobile phone. 45% bandwidth (based on S11 < i6dB), i12dB isolation, over 49% e-ciency and less than 0.15 correlation coe-cient are achieved in the frequency ranging from 1710MHz to 2690MHz. Several key parameters are also discussed in this study to better understand the antenna principles.
The Cultural Impact of Chinese Students' Self-Construals on Communication Competence

The purpose of the study sets out to address issues, such as whether the mainland Chinese students better develop interdependent self-construals than the Chinese sojourners, and to what extent a Western cultural context affects the Chinese sojourners’ perceptions of self-construals on interdependence and independence. This research compares a sample of 40 mainland Chinese students and a sample of 20 Chinese sojourners studying in Wales. The respondents were asked to complete a structured self-completion questionnaire. The findings seem to suggest that culture teaches one how to think, conditions one how to feel, and instructs one how to act, especially how to interact with others. It concludes that both the mainland Chinese students and the Chinese sojourners have well-developed interdependent self-construals and independent self-construals. It is also suggested that the traditional cultural values brought with the Chinese sojourners have been well-preserved in a Western cultural context.
The future of wind forecasting and utility operations

To run the power system most efficiently and effectively, we must focus our attention on the system as a whole rather than on individual components - and this is true regardless of whether or not the system includes wind generation. As larger amounts of wind energy are added to our power systems, we must certainly be aware of the impacts of its variability on the system, but we must also keep in mind that our power systems are already designed to deal with substantial amounts of uncertainty and variability. By making proper use of wind forecasting and integrating it into our control rooms and our systems, we can facilitate the cost-effective use of wind energy as a mainstream component of the energy system.
Log-Rayleigh Distribution: A Simple and Efficient Statistical Representation of Log-Spectral Coefficients

In this paper, we study the distribution of the log-modulus of a Gaussian complex random variable. In the circular case, it is a Log-Rayleigh (LR) variable, whose probability distribution function (pdf) depends on only one parameter. In the noncircular case, the pdf is more complicated, although we show that it can be adequately modeled by an LR pdf, for which the optimal fitting parameter is derived. These results can be used in any application using the log-modulus of discrete Fourier transform coefficients, e.g., for speech/audio signals, and suggest that a mixture of LR pdf kernels is preferable to more classical models such as mixtures of Gaussian kernels, which are more costly and less efficient
Two Young Patients with Stroke in Conjunction with Migraineus Headache

In adults, migraine with aura is considered to be a risk factor for stroke, especially when other risk factors exist. However, the relationship between migraine with aura and risk of cerebral infarct in children has not been well established and requires further study. We describe four young patients who suffered from migraine with aura and focal neurological deficits. All four patients had migraine with aura and focal neurological deficits associated with headaches. Two of the four young patients had cerebral infarct during their migraine headaches. Detailed investigation did not reveal the etiology of the cerebral infarct in these two adolescents. No risk factor for stroke was apparent in any of the four patients and no specific risk factor or reliable clinical feature could be used to identify these young patients at risk for irreversible cerebral ischemia. Thus, our observations provide support that there may be an association between migraine with aura and risk of stroke in children. We, therefore, advocate aggressive treatment using prophylactic agents to prevent migraine attacks in children suffering from migraine with aura, especially when auras are prolonged.
Adaptive model of static routing for traffic balance between multiple telecommunication channels to different ISPs

The non-stable and low-bandwidth connections to WAN which are usual for distant and lowpopulated regions demand from system administrators any approaches of using multiple different channels and technologies allowing to use them simultaneously and switch the data flow between them according to their state, actual bandwidth and other reasons. Therefore, the aim of the maximum effective use of all channels’ facilities with reduce of the total cost of usage seem to be actual. We offer the approach of routing control which does not demand any special facilities of the ISP or telecommunication channels and hardware but it helps the system administrator to construct and correct routing tables for the maximum usage of all channels capacity with minimum total cost. We introduce the 2-criteria model of estimation of the routing tables and the solution of the corresponding optimization problem as the real-time algorithm. 1.INTRODUCTION The uninterrupted rapid growth of the telecommunication networks including qualitative increase of data channels bandwidth and development of high-bandwidth access technologies which is mostly typical for the megapolises and densely populated territories is least apparent in remote and sparsely populated regions where the networks are nevertheless vitally important. As a rule, underdeveloped infrastructure of that territories including the undeveloped traditional networks such as telephony embarrasses the advance of such a popular technology as ADSL. So, frequently, in case of long and noisy telephone lines, this technology does not support the declared maximum bandwidth and degenerates into a low-bandwidth access technology (often, transfer rate < 512 kbit/s) apart from the unstable connection which depends on the weather, the humidity and other accidental factors. Sometimes, the usage of radio channels does not support the necessary quality of service, though this technology is expensive and that is why the users with a shoestring budget use the channels which belong to the low-bandwidth technologies such as GPRS. Modem dial-up connection is still very popular the same way as modems for leased lines with synchronous and asynchronous ports with the baud rate 32-512 kbps. Figure 1 shows the typical network configuration of an organization acting as a “last mile” of the Internet. It uses VPN channels over Internet to join its LANs.
The Relationship between Management Practices and Safety

Work-related accidents is a controversial topic in Malaysia as evidenced by the increased number of occupational accidents throughout the years. The purpose of this research is to examine the relationship between management practices and safety performance in an or-ganization. The four management practices investigated are (a) training, (b) management commitment, (c) communication and feedback, and (d) employee involvement. The most effective safety practice is also identified. The data was collected at a manufacturing com-pany located in Shah Alam, Malaysia using closed-ended questionnaire. 95 respondents from the production line were involved in this study. The result found that training had a very weak relationship to the safety performance while the management commitment, as well as the communication and feedback, revealed to have a weak impact on safety perfor-mance. On the other hand, the analysis showed that employee involvement is the most ef-fective safety practice to the safety performance, as it had a moderate impact on safety per-formance. Keywords: Workplace health and safety; accidents; injuries; safety performance
How Does Social Responsibility Influence Organizational Stability in the Context of NGOs

In recent years, job burnout (emotional exhaustion, diminished personal accomplishment and depersonalization) of volunteers has been one of the vital factors that affect the stability of NGOs. We conduct questionnaires to investigate the inhibited factors of job burnout in NGOs. Ultimately, 142 young volunteers were invited to join the final survey. Hierarchical regression analysis indicated that: (1) Social responsibility perception has a significantly negative influence on job burnout; (2) Organizational identification plays a mediating role in the relation between social responsibility perception and job burnout. To be specific, organizational identification plays a complete mediating role between social responsibility perception and emotional exhaustion, and a partial mediating role between social responsibility perception and diminished personal accomplishment. These findings provide a new perspective to explore the issue of job burnout. NGOs can interfere with the volunteers’ job burnout through strengthening social responsibility effectively. This study also aims to giving rise to the attention of other researchers.
Aspectos neurocientíficos da aprendizagem matemática: explorando as estruturas cognitivas inatas do cérebro

RESUMO Muitos estudos têm sido realizados sobre o modo como o cérebro lida com a informação matemática. Essas pesquisas têm concordado com a tese de que possuímos um módulo cerebral para o processamento de números e quantidades, na literatura referido como senso numérico. A expansão desse módulo, porém, depende de como e quanto conhecimento matemático adquirimos da cultura em que vivemos através da aprendizagem. Desta forma, esse artigo tem por objetivo discutir aspectos relacionados à aprendizagem matemática sob a ótica das neurociências, destacando achados de pesquisas relacionadas a este tema, como os modelos postulados para explicar a relação entre o cérebro e o processamento numérico, nomeadamente, Sistema Numérico Aproximado (SNA) e Modelo do Triplo Código (MTC).
Continuous Representation of Projected Attribute Spaces of Multifields over Any Spatial Sampling

For the visual analysis of multidimensional data, dimension reduction methods are commonly used to project to a lower‐dimensional visual space. In the context of multifields, i.e., volume data with a multidimensional attribute space, the spatial arrangement of the samples in the volumetric domain can be exploited to generate a Continuous Representation of the Projected Attribute Space (CoRPAS). Here, the sample locations in the volumetric domain may be arranged in a structured or unstructured way and may or may not be connected by a grid or a mesh. We propose an approach to generate CoRPAS for any sample arrangement using an isotropic density function. An interactive visual exploration system with three coordinated views of volume visualization, CoRPAS, and an interaction widget based on star coordinates is presented. The star‐coordinates widget provides an intuitive means for the user to change the projection matrix. The coordinated views allow for feature selection in form of brushing and linking. The approach is applied to both synthetic data and data resulting from numerical simulations of physical phenomena. In particular, simulations based on Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics are addressed, where the simulation kernel can be used to produce a CoRPAS that is consistent with the simulation. We also show how a logarithmic scaling of attribute values in CoRPAS is supported, which is of high practical relevance.
Imagery interventions in sport

Imagery is described as an experience that mimics real experience, and involves using a combination of different sensory modalities in the absence of actual perception. White and Hardy explained that “we can be aware of ‘seeing’ an image, feeling movements as an image, or experiencing an image of smell, taste or sounds without experiencing the real thing” (1998: 389), whereas Moran defined imagery as “perception without sensation” (2004: 133). Another commonality among definitions is the notion that individuals are self-aware and conscious during the imagery experience (Richardson, 1969). For example, White and Hardy distinguished imagery from dreaming because the individual is awake and conscious when imaging. Among sport performers and coaches, imagery is a popular and well-accepted strategy for enhancing various aspects of performance. The importance of this strategy is reflected in anecdotal reports of successful athletes. For example, Ronaldinho, a midfielder for FC Barcelona and one of the world’s best footballers, eloquently described his use of imagery before the World Cup in 2006 in an article appearing in the New York Times Sports Magazine:
Studying and Treating Schizophrenia Using Virtual Reality: A New Paradigm

Understanding schizophrenia requires consideration of patients’ interactions in the social world. Misinterpretation of other peoples’ behavior is a key feature of persecutory ideation. The occurrence and intensity of hallucinations is affected by the social context. Negative symptoms such as anhedonia, asociality, and blunted affect reflect difficulties in social interactions. Withdrawal and avoidance of other people is frequent in schizophrenia, leading to isolation and rumination. The use of virtual reality (VR)—interactive immersive computer environments—allows one of the key variables in understanding psychosis, social environments, to be controlled, providing exciting applications to research and treatment. Seven applications of virtual social environments to schizophrenia are set out: symptom assessment, identification of symptom markers, establishment of predictive factors, tests of putative causal factors, investigation of the differential prediction of symptoms, determination of toxic elements in the environment, and development of treatment. The initial VR studies of persecutory ideation, which illustrate the ascription of personalities and mental states to virtual people, are highlighted. VR, suitably applied, holds great promise in furthering the understanding and treatment of psychosis.
Empirical Evaluation of Suitable Segmentation Algorithms for IR Images

Image segmentation is the first stage of processing in many practical computer vision systems. Development of segmentation algorithms has attracted considerable research interest, relatively little work has been published on the subject of their evaluation. Hence this paper enumerates and reviews mainly the image segmentation algorithms namely Otsu, Fuzzy C means, Global Active Contour / Snake model and Watershed. These suitable segmentation methods are implemented for IR images and are evaluated based on the parameters. The parameters are Variation Of Information (VOI), Global Consistency Error (GCE) and Probabilistic Rand Index (PRI). The objective of the paper is to identify the best segmentation algorithm that is suitable for IR images. From the experimentation and evaluation it is observed that the Global Active Contour/Snake model works better compared to other methods for IR images.
Strabismus Disrupts Binocular Synaptic Integration in Primary Visual Cortex

Visual disruption early in development dramatically changes how primary visual cortex neurons integrate binocular inputs. The disruption is paradigmatic for investigating the synaptic basis of long-term changes in cortical function, because the primary visual cortex is the site of binocular convergence. The underlying alterations in circuitry by visual disruption remain poorly understood. Here we compare membrane potential responses, observed via whole-cell recordings in vivo, of primary visual cortex neurons in normal adult cats with those of cats in which strabismus was induced before the developmental critical period. In strabismic cats, we observed a dramatic shift in the ocular dominance distribution of simple cells, the first stage of visual cortical processing, toward responding to one eye instead of both, but not in complex cells, which receive inputs from simple cells. Both simple and complex cells no longer conveyed the binocular information needed for depth perception based on binocular cues. There was concomitant binocular suppression such that responses were weaker with binocular than with monocular stimulation. Our estimates of the excitatory and inhibitory input to single neurons indicate binocular suppression that was not evident in synaptic excitation, but arose de novo because of synaptic inhibition. Further constraints on circuit models of plasticity result from indications that the ratio of excitation to inhibition evoked by monocular stimulation decreased mainly for nonpreferred eye stimulation. Although we documented changes in synaptic input throughout primary visual cortex, a circuit model with plasticity at only thalamocortical synapses is sufficient to account for our observations.