Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Engaging the Community: A Case Study in One Rural Community and the Knowledge Translation Process

This research involves the interaction between one rural community in Prince Edward Island (PEI) and a group of researchers to identify strategies to promote effective knowledge translation regarding the health issues facing the community. As per previous research, interactive engagement with communities results in effective knowledge translation (St Croix 2001) and this notion forms the premise of this case study. Over a two to three year span, this case study represents the effectiveness of an intense communication approach to determine pressing health issues in the rural community of O’Leary, PEI. Stemming from focus group results within the community a strategy was formed and produced to address the community’s health issues. This case study describes how the members of one rural community engaged with researchers and used knowledge from focus group results to establish a youth centre. This research demonstrates how a community can translate research results into meaningful information for use in developing programs with positive changes through engagement and relationship building via a knowledge translation approach.
Visual , Acoustic , and Volatile Cues to Improve Performance of Trapping Ambrosia Beetles ( Coleoptera : Curculionidae )

ii Acknowledgments . iv List of Tables . ix List of Figures . x Chapter 1 General Introduction . 1 Biology of Ambrosia Beetles . 1 Morphological Characters . 2 Seasonal Activity . 4 Host Selection . 5 Life Cycle . 6 Damage by Ambrosia beetles to Ornamental Trees . 8 Trapping Methods . 8 Volatile Attractant Cues . 9 Visual Attractant Cues . 10 Bioacoustics . 11 Detection Systems . 11 Current Strategy for Managing Ambrosia Beetles in Ornamental Nurseries . 12 Objectives . 13 Chapter 2 Capture of Xylosandrus crassiusculus and other Scolytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in response to visual and volatile cues . 15
The culture of craft : status and future

Introduction: the salon de refuse? , Peter Dormer. Part 1 The status of craft: the history of craft, Paul Greenhalgh how strange the change from major to minor, T.A. Heslop craft and art, culture and biology, Bruce Metcalf craft within a consuming society, Gloria Hickey the progress of Captain Ludd, Paul Greenhalgh. Part 2 The challenge of technology: patterns of making, Helen Rees craft and the Turing test for practical thinking, Peter Dormer CAD/CAM and the British ceramic industry, Neal French textiles and technology, Peter Dormer tornadoes, T-shirts and technology, Jeremy Myerson. Part 3 Writing about the crafts: writing about the crafts, Rosemary Hill writing about objects we don't understand, Jonathan Meuli the language and practical philosophy of craft, Peter Dormer.
Developing a Collaborative Virtual Learning Environment Between Students in Cross Disciplines in the Built Environment.

Integrated Project Delivery is a rapidly developing approach to Design and Construction.This approach uses business structures, new technologies, and newly developing practices to collaboratively utilise the talents and contributions of all participants in the Design and Construction process.This project replicated this approach by creating a collaborative project between the School of Construction and the School of Real Estate and Construction Economics. The term “collaborative learning” refers to a method of delivery in which students at various performance levels work together in small groups towards a common goal. The students were responsible for one another’s learning as well as their own. The objectives of this collaborative project were to: 1. Promote interaction between students from different but related courses. 2. Enhance student’s ability to think creatively, solve problems, and make decisions as a team. 3. Evaluate the benefits of using a Virtual Learning Environment for teaching, learning and assessment. 4. Examine the benefits of BIM as a tool for feedback. There were a number of benefits to this project with an emphasis given to the interaction of the students. The collaborative learning approach provided a format for the students to interact, including; giving and receiving help, exchanging information and resources and giving and receiving feedback, challenging and encouraging each other, and jointly reflecting on progress. The other main benefit was in the use of a Virtual Learning Environment and associated technologies. This study used a qualitative methodology, using focus groups, reflective journals, and interviews to gather data. The study included sixty students from the two schools in question who were divided into groups of four. The students worked together on a common project, collaborating to achieve a common goal. The findings were that students were very supportive of using wikis. They enjoyed working with students from a different course, and found that working in a collaborative manner improved their learning. They were supportive of using 3D models and acknowledged the importance of Building Information Modelling (BIM) going forward. On the downside, they felt that timetabling within the two schools restricted the options for meeting. They also felt that formative feedback on a more regular basis would be helpful.
Correlates of aggression: The interplay between boldness, testosterone, and territoriality in male song sparrows, Melospiza melodia, in urban and rural habitats

Animals colonizing urban habitats are often noticeably bold in the presence of humans, and such boldness is typically thought to arise as urban individuals habituate to the repeated presence of humans. However, recent studies in animal behavior suggest that: 1) boldness may be an inherent trait as opposed to a learned behavior and 2) some individuals exhibit behavioral syndromes that restrict behavioral plasticity, and may limit an individual’s ability to adapt to environmental change. In a recent study, we examined differences in urban and rural populations of song sparrows and confirmed that urban birds were bolder toward humans, but also, this boldness was correlated with higher levels of territorial aggression. This study also examined the correlation between testosterone, a hormone associated with aggression in birds, and variation in aggression and boldness in urban and rural song sparrows (Melospiza melodia). Despite significant differences in aggression and boldness between urban and rural populations, this study found no evidence of differences in testosterone between the two populations. It is possible that other mechanisms (e.g. sensitivity to circulating testosterone) may be involved, and further examination into these possibilities will provide better understanding of these behavioral differences.
Effect of Vitamin D3 on Improvement of Learning and Spatial Memory Following Demyelination induction in hippocampal CA1 Area of rat

Introduction: Consumption of vitamin D3 is effective to reduce intensity of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Neurons of the central nervous system are constantly exposed to reactive oxygen species and these factors play a key role in the destruction of myelin and damage of axons. The hippocampus is a vital center for learning and memory in central nervous system. This area is extremely vulnerable to neurodegenerative diseases and oxidative damage. In the present study the effects of vitamin D3 on learning, spatial memory and lipid peroxidation following demyelination of rat hippocampal CA1 neurons was investigated. Methods: For demyelination induction, 2μl lysolecithin was injected into the CA1 area of rat brain using stereotaxic surgery. After induction of demyelination, animals received 5 μg/kg vitamin D3 for 7 days. The learning and spatial memory of rats were investigated by radial maze. The extent of demyelination in hippocampus was studied using myelin specific Luxol fast blue staining. On day 7, lipid peroxidation was evaluated by Esterbauer and cheeseman methods. Results: The results of this study showed that administration of vitamin D3 caused significant improvement of spatial learning and memory compared to the group receiving lysolecithin alone (p<0.001). Levels of lipid peroxidation in group treated with vitamin D3 showed significant reduction compared to the group receiving lysolecithin alone (p<0.01). Conclusion: Vitamin D3 acts as an antioxidant agent and caused improvement in learning and spatial memory through reduction of demyelination and lipids peroxidation products.
ATP-mediated mineralization of MC 3 T 3E 1 osteoblast cultures

VIII ABRÉGÉ. IX LITRETURE REVIEW . 1 1.1 BONE AND SKELETAL DEVELOPMENT.1 1.1.1 BONE CELLS AND BONE REMODELING.2 1.1.2 MC3T3-E1 OSTEOBLAST CELLS . 6 1.2 THE EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX OFBONE.7 1.2. 1 ORGANIC MATRIX OF BONE – PROTEINS.7 1.2. 2 TISSUE NONSPECIFIC ALKALINE PHOSPHATISE(TNAP). 8 1.2. 3 MINERAL . 8 1.2. 3.1MINERALDEPOSITIONWITHINCOLIMATRIX. 9 1.2. 3.3 MATRIX VESICLES (MVS). 9 1.3 PHOSPHATE METABOLISM AND MINERALIZATION.12 1.3. 1 PHOSPHATE (PI) AND PYROPHOSPHATE (PPI). 12 1.3. 2 PHOSPHATE METABOLISM AND HOMEOSTASIS.12 1.3.3BONE MINERALIZATION DISORDERS.14
Youth Type 2 Diabetes Insulin resistance, β-cell failure, or both?

OBJECTIVE—This study evaluates insulin sensitivity, pancreatic β-cell function (BCF), and the balance between the two in youth with type 2 diabetes and assesses the relationship of diabetes duration and HbA1c to insulin sensitivity and BCF. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—The subjects were 14 adolescents with type 2 diabetes and 20 obese control subjects of comparable age, BMI, body composition, and puberty. Insulin sensitivity was evaluated with a 3-h hyperinsulinemic (80 mU · m–2 · min–1) euglycemic clamp. First-phase insulin secretion (FPIS) and second-phase insulin secretion (SPIS) were evaluated with a 2-h hyperglycemic (12.5 mmol/l) clamp. Fasting glucose rate of appearance was determined with the use of [6,6-2H2]glucose. RESULTS—Fasting glucose rate of appearance was higher in type 2 diabetic patients than in obese control subjects (16.5 ± 1.1 vs. 12.3 ± 0.5 μmol · kg–1 · min–1; P = 0.002). Insulin sensitivity was lower in type 2 diabetic patients than in obese control subjects (1.0 ± 0.1 vs. 2.0 ± 0.2 μmol · kg–1 · min–1 per pmol/l; P = 0.001). Fasting insulin was higher in type 2 diabetic patients than in obese control subjects (289.8 ± 24.6 vs. 220.2 ± 18.0 pmol/l; P = 0.007), and FPIS and SPIS were lower (FPIS: 357.6 ± 42.0 vs. 1,365.0 ± 111.0 pmol/l; SPIS: 652.2 ± 88.8 vs. 1,376.4 ± 88.8 pmol/l; P CONCLUSIONS—Despite the impairment in both insulin sensitivity and BCF in youth with type 2 diabetes, the magnitude of the derangement is greater in BCF than insulin sensitivity when compared with that in obese control subjects. The inverse relationship between BCF and HbA1c may either reflect the impact of deteriorating BCF on glycemic control or be a manifestation of a glucotoxic phenomenon on BCF. Future studies in youth type 2 diabetes should target the natural course of β-cell failure and means of retarding and/or preventing it.
EFFECTIVELY USING A HANDHELD FLUOROMETER TO PREDICT LABORATORY EXTRACTED CHLOROPHYLL-A MEASUREMENTS IN LAKE WATER SAMPLES

Chlorophyll-a concentration is one of the most valuable measurements of lake water quality. It is generally known that handheld fluorometers are available which conveniently measure chlorophyll-a in vivo, but the trade-off for this convenience is that these yield chlorophyll-a measurements in total fluorescence rather than the conventional micrograms per liter. The purpose of this paper is to propose a method for accurately predicting laboratory extracted chlorophyll-a concentration measurements in micrograms per liter from these in vivo total fluorescence measurements. The simplicity, accuracy and cost-effectiveness of this method make it ideal for implementation in volunteer lake monitoring programs.
Neurodevelopment and the effects of a neurobehavioral intervention in very preterm-born children

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Nominal Rigidities in an Estimated Two Country DSGE model

This paper uses bayesian techniques to estimate a small-scale two country model based on the Euro Area and the U.S. data. The model, based on the New Open Economy Macroeconomics framework, is microfounded and characterized by nominal price rigidities, a nontradable sector, home bias in consumption and incomplete financial markets at international level. Two versions of the model are estimated: in one the international law of one price for tradable goods holds, in the other there is international price discrimination. Several results emerge. First, nominal rigidities are quite symmetric across countries. Second, Euro Area and U.S. monetary policies are different; in particular, U.S policy makers seems to be relatively more aggressive against inflation. Third, international spillovers are low. ∗Email Address: riccardo.cristadoro@bancaditalia.it; andrea.gerali@bancaditalia.it; stefano.neri@bancaditalia.it; massimiliano.pisani@bancaditalia.it
New firms measures at the initial performance of Indian IPOs: A Binary Probit analysis

This paper examines the impact on under pricing and firm market value arising from IPO firms implementing a range of Ex-ante uncertainty attributes such as the new firms, according to their incorporation of the year. Furthermore, we analyzed the several determinants of Ex-ante uncertainty such as subscription rate, issue size, market capitalization and ownership pattern and test the relationship between Ex-ante uncertainty and underpricing. We dealt with firms as new firms, which have been started their business since last one to five years. Using a comprehensive sample of 82 listed IPO firms from across India. We tested binary probit regression (Quadratic hill climbing) and QML (Huber/White) standard errors and covariance. Evidence was encountered a mixed impact from the New firm’s on the Ex-ante uncertainty, that is subscription rate, issue size, market capitalization and non institutional non promoters have a significant association with a degree of underpricing of New firms. McFadden R-squared obtained 26.2% value. Key words: IPO, underpricing, Probit analysis, BSE, Indian capital market, new firms measures, IPOs performance.
Structural evolution of monsoon clouds in the Indian CTCZ

Structural evolution of monsoon clouds in the core monsoon region of India has been examined using multisensor data. Invigoration of warm clouds above 4.5 km (occurring in only 15.4% days of the last 11 monsoon seasons) is associated with a transition from negative to positive normalized rainfall anomaly. Cloud top pressure reduces with an increase in aerosol optical depth at a higher rate of invigoration in drier condition (characterized by large fraction of absorbing aerosols) than wet condition. Cloud effective radius for warm clouds does not show any significant change with an increase in aerosol concentration in the presence of high liquid water path, probably due to strong buffering role of meteorology. The structural evolution of monsoon clouds is influenced by both dynamic and microphysical processes that prolong the cloud lifetime, resulting in infrequent rainfall. Our results call for improved representation of aerosol and cloud vertical structures in the climate models to resolve this issue.
Family Context and Theory of Mind Development

The aim of this study was to analyse the influence of diverse variables on theory of mind development in a group of 114 pre-school children aged between 3 years 1 month and 4 years 2 months. Development levels in diverse areas were assessed, along with the quality of family interaction, quality of attachment and the children's performance when faced with a staggered series of theory of mind tasks ranging from simple desire situations to a false belief task. The percentage of children classified as securely attached who responded correctly to the false belief task proved significant, whereas no significant relationship was found between a correct response to this task and number of siblings or number of older siblings. We propose the development of a multi-causal model in order to continue our research into the optimum family environment for theory of mind development.
The Relationship between the "R2" Seismic Reflector and a Zone of Abundant Detrital and Authigenic Smectites, Deep Sea Drilling Project Hole 610, Rockall Plateau Region, North Atlantic

In Hole 610, seismic Reflector "R2" is caused by an abrupt increase in sediment sonic velocity at approximately the lower/middle Miocene boundary. This increase in sonic velocity results from a zone of well-developed massive smectite cement. Scanning electron microscope, Energy Dispersive System, and X-ray diffraction studies show that the massive cement has a morphology distinctly different from the common crystalline detrital smectite that occurs disseminated throughout the sediment. These studies also suggest that both forms of smectite have similar compositions. A widespread northeast Atlantic hiatus at the lower/middle Miocene boundary suggests there was increased bottomcurrent activity during the early middle Miocene. This increased circulation probably led to the scouring and entrainment of Norwegian Sea smectite and volcanic ash and their subsequent deposition at Site 610. This ash later altered to form the smectite cement responsible for reflector "R2. "
Winery distillery waste compost effect on the performance of melon crop under field conditions

The substantial generation of organic waste together with increasing interest in developing sustainable agriculture heralds an opportunity for mobilizing the recycling of these materials as a source of organic matter and nutrients into a viable management strategy option. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the use of compost derived from waste produced by the winery and distillery industries in a drip-irrigated melon crop traditionally grown in the area where these wastes are generated. A randomized complete block design was used with four treatments consisting of three different dose levels of compost: 7 (D1), 13 (D2) and 20 (D3) t ha–1 and a control (D0) without the application of compost. The effects of these treatments on plant growth, nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) accumulation as well as fruit yield and quality were studied. The application of compost produced a slight increase in plant biomass accompanied by changes in the relative growth rate (RGR) and net assimilation rate (NAR). As a result, a significant improvement in fruit yield was observed in the plots amended with D2, which met all the requirements to obtain elevated yields. In terms of environmental correctness applications were below the limits established by a number of impact indexes. Additionally, the application of compost improved fruit quality resulting in an enhancement of Brix degrees. Although the potential effects of N and P derived from compost were partially masked by other inputs of these nutrients into the system (N in irrigation water, P supplied through fertigation), an effect of P was observed resulting in an increase in the number of individual fruits in the plots amended with compost.
An Empirical Investigation of the Relationship between Corporate Governance Mechanisms, CEO Characteristics and Listed Companies’ Performance

This paper examines the impact of corporate governance mechanisms and CEO characteristics on U.S. listed companies’ performance. The corporate governance mechanisms are: shareholdings of insiders, shareholdings of the institutional investors and mutual funds, board size and the number of independent directors in the board. We used as performance measures the following: Tobin’s Q, return on assets, return on equity, price to book value and price earnings ratio. Additionally, we considered the impact of CEOs characteristics on companies’ performance. These characteristics are: CEO status regarding the possibility of holding multiple functions, the CEO’s possibility of being the founder of the company that he manages, state of residence, age and tenure in CEO position. Also we controlled for firm size, firm age and gearing. Our findings suggest mixed results between corporate governance and firm performance.
Validating the solar EUV Proxy, E10.7

A demonstration of the improvement in thermospheric densities using the daily E10.7 proxy compared to F10.7 is shown. The daily altitude decay for the Solar Mesosphere Explorer (SME) satellite from April 1, 1982 through August 9, 1983, using both proxies and the actual altitude data, are compared. The F10.7 case finished 2 km lower than each of the E10.7 and actual altitude cases which were nearly identical. During active solar conditions, daily F10.7 can overestimate the EUV energy input into the atmosphere by up to 60% and also underestimate it by as much as 50%. Progress is shown towards validating E10.7 as a more accurate proxy compared to F10.7 for use in atmospheric density calculations that are applicable to satellite drag problems. In support of the validation of the E10.7 proxy, an operational prototype hardware/software platform for visualizing of the near-Earth space environment was created. This platform uses a data-driven, data visualization environment. Platform development continues so as to accommodate not only historical data but also nowcast and forecast data streams. Upgrades to the SOLAR2000 Research Grade model are continuing in order to improve the correlation coefficients from multiple linear regressions in several wavelength regions. E10.7 is used in applications that incorporate F10.7, including empirical thermospheric models, ionospheric models, and general representations of solar activity ranging from climate research to engineering applications.
Optimization of the hydrological utilization for hydroelectric power plants of flowing type

Hydroelectric power stations have as mission the generation of electric power starting from the kinetic and potential energy of the water. This energy production can be carried out by means of hydroelectric plants with storage capacity, or by means of hydroelectric plants without that capacity (denominated flowing hydroelectric plants). Hydroelectric power stations of flowing type, object of this article, use the circulating flows along the river, presenting the necessary buildings and infrastructures for their conduction and utilization, but without presenting in their conception water storage systems. This type of power stations are designed and automated to operate between certain flow limits, working with constant water jump. The flow is adapted to the existent hydrological availability at any moment, presenting an appropriate operation to the behavior of the flow in the river. That is, the station produces energy when available flows exist that can be subtracted from the river inside the margins of admission of the power station: the “equipment flow” and a minimum operation flow called “technical minimum flow”. The optimization procedure proposed and developed in this work permits us to take advantage of the times of low-level flow (low water level) for production of electrical energy. The objective is to obtain that the turbine is able to work even below levels corresponding to the “technical minimal flow”. The volume used in the turbine is then expanded; that implies a higher energy production for the same use, as well as an amplification of the operation period, which implies an improvement of their efficiency. In this investigation work, the algorithms of regulation of the power station for every different flow have been devised and developed, as well as the increments in the production of the power station.