Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Perceptual stability during saccadic eye movements

Interaction with the outside world requires the knowledge about where objects are with respect to one’s own body. Such spatial information is represented in various topographic maps in diVerent sensory systems. From a computational point of view, however, a single, modalityinvariant map of the incoming sensory signals appears to be a more eYcient strategy for spatial representations. If such a single supra-modal map existed and were used for perceptual purposes, localization characteristics should be similar across modalities. Previous studies had shown mislocalization of brief visual stimuli presented in the temporal vicinity of saccadic eye-movements. Here, we tested, if such mislocalizations could also be found for auditory stimuli. We presented brief noise bursts before, during, and after visually guided saccades. Indeed, we found localization errors for these auditory stimuli. The spatio-temporal pattern of this mislocalization, however, clearly diVered from the one found for visual stimuli. The spatial error also depended on the exact type of eye-movement (visually guided vs. memory guided saccades). Finally, results obtained in Wxational control paradigms under diVerent conditions suggest that auditory localization can be strongly inXuenced by both static and dynamic visual stimuli. Visual localization on the other hand is not inXuenced by distracting visual stimuli but can be inaccurate in the temporal vicinity of eye-movements. Taken together, our results argue against a single, modality-independent spatial representation of sensory signals.
Comments on â€œIs telomere shortening reversible? A clue from NASAâ€™s twins missionâ€

In his â€œOpinionâ€ article, Vishvkarma addressed the NASA Twin Study findings related to gene expression changes, immune system response, telomere dynamics and other changes in chromosomal inversions and cognitive function. The original study was recently published in Science. Vishvkarma oversimplifies the findings of the NASA Twin Study and inadvertently misleads readers not conversant with the details of that study and its conclusions regarding telomere length alterations. In summary, in this paper we discuss that interpreting the dynamics of astronauts' telomeres is more complicated than addressed by Vishvkarma.
Individual Differences in Brain Structure and Resting Brain Function Underlie Representation-Connection in Scientific Problem Solving

Evidence from a range of fields shows that representation-connection (RC) is the key step towards the solution of a real-world insight problem. However, no study has focused on the inter-individual variability in RC, and little is known about whether structural and resting-state functional signals can account for inter-individual differences in RC. Combining structural (regional grey matter density, rGMD) and functional (fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations (fALFF) and resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC)) analysis approaches was used to examine the neural substrates of RC. The results showed that the RC score was positively correlated with rGMD and fALFF values in the bilateral lingual gyrus (LG), which might be related to relevant visual imagery during the correct matching of a specific prototype with an unsolved technical problem and the retrieval and application of key information from prototypes. In addition, the RC score was negatively correlated with the rGMD in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), and functional connectivity analysis revealed that a higher RC score was inversely correlated with the strength of the RSFC between the right LG and the left inferior parietal lobule (IPL), which indicated that RC might be supported by decreased response inhibition and the automatic association of semantics.
Methods for the Control of Extreme Response Styles in Self-Report Instruments: A Review

Response styles are systematic ways of responding to self-report items that may impact the validity and the precision of scores from instruments. One of these biases is extreme responding (ER), which occurs when a person tends to use only extreme rating categories from a response scale (e.g., totally disagree or totally agree), irrespective of item content. Many diff erent methods were developed that aim to identify and control extreme responses to provide a more accurate assessment of an individual’s trait. The aim of this study is to perform a systematic review of these main techniques for statistical control of extreme responses in psychometric instruments of self-report. We identifi ed several analytical approaches, which we organized into seven clusters, from simple count of the numbers of extreme response to the use of modern statistics methods, as Item Response Theory uni and multidimensional. Advantages and limitations of each method are discussed. We also present a general diagram that summarizes the distinct available methods we found.
Investigation of Technical Equipment in Computer Stereo Vision: Camera Calibration Techniques

This paper describes one of the most important steps in computer stereo vision – camera calibration. Techniques developed by various researchers have been investigated. Analysis of internal and external calibration parameters, classification of the calibration techniques by the mathematical apparatus (closed-form solution, nonlinear optimization, two steps methods), calibration processes (photogrammetric, auto-calibration), advantages and disadvantages of them are provided here. Ill. 2, bibl. 7 (in English; summaries in Lithuanian, English and Russian).
The development of procedures for measuring aspects of social/cognitive development of very sexually coercive male college students.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROCEDURES FOR MEASURING ASPECTS OF SOCIAL/COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF VERY SEXUALLY COERCIVE MALE COLLEGE STUDENTS MAY 1992 BONNI M. ALPERT, B.A., UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT M.S., UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Ed.D. , UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS Directed by: Professor John C. Carey, Ph.D. While rape is a complex multidetermined phenomenon, I believe that the most fruitful avenue of research into its causes lies in the understanding of the cognitive abilities of sexually coercive males. Could it be that most sexually coercive men are capable of aggressive acts because these acts make sense to them from their particular level of social understanding? If a relationship between social/cognitive abilities and the commision of coercive sexual behavior can be identified we will have the information we need to design prevention and treatment programs. The goals of this research, therefore, were to develop procedures for measuring the social/cognitive developmental level of sexually coercive (or potentially aggressive) male college students and contrast very coercive and normally coercive males on these measures. A version of the Coercive Sexuality Scale was administered to several hundred undergraduate males at a large public University in the Northeast, in order to identify samples of sexually aggressive and nonaggressive males. Subjects were also administered the Acceptance of Interpersonal Violence Scale (AIVL which has been found to be a useful predictor of self-reported sexually coercive behavior. Based on scores from these
Americans’ Perceptions of Transgender People’s Sex: Evidence from a National Survey Experiment

Drawing on the first national survey experiment of its kind (n = 3,922), the authors examine Americans’ perceptions of transgender people’s sex and the factors that underlie these perceptions. The authors randomly assigned respondents to a vignette condition describing a transgender person whose self-identified gender (i.e., identifies as a man or a woman), age (i.e., adult or teenager), and gender conformity in physical appearance (i.e., conforming, nonconforming, ambiguous, or unspecified) had been experimentally manipulated. Then, respondents were asked how they would personally classify that person’s sex. The findings suggest that Americans are more likely to perceive a transgender person’s sex as consistent with their sex assigned at birth than with their gender identity. Furthermore, of the experimental manipulations included in the experiment, only the transgender person’s level of gender conformity—not their self-identified gender or age—affects public perceptions of sex. The authors also find distinct cleavages along sociodemographic lines, including politics, sexual orientation, and interpersonal contact with transgender people. Implications for research on sex and gender are discussed.
Determining Relationships among Executive Functioning, Empathy, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Traits in Neurotypical Adults

Previous research has established that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have impairments in both cognitive empathy and executive functioning (EF), although little attention has been devoted to the relationships among these domains and ASD traits. Furthermore, the presence of an emotional empathy deficit in individuals with ASD has only begun to be explored, and studies have yielded discrepant findings likely attributable to differences in methodology and limited consideration of positive versus negative content. There is some evidence to suggest that EF may be important for emotional empathy and ASD traits. The current study aimed to clarify the relationships among these variables by examining the possibility that EF mediates the relationship between empathy and ASD traits in neurotypical adults. Although hypotheses regarding mediation were not supported, the study revealed a novel finding that positive emotional empathy was negatively associated with ASD traits, whereas cognitive empathy was not associated with ASD traits. Furthermore, planning ability was positively associated with cognitive empathy. Implications for future research based on these findings are discussed. INDEX WORDS: Autism Spectrum Disorder; Emotional Empathy; Cognitive Empathy; Executive Functions; Positive Empathy; Mediation DETERMINING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING, EMPATHY, AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER TRAITS IN NEUROTYPICAL ADULTS
COMPARACIÓN DE TÉCNICAS DE ENTRENAMIENTO DE FLEXIBILIDAD (FNP) CON Y SIN ELECTROESTIMULACIÓN

The objective of this study was to analyze the effect of the Contract-Relax Agonist Contract stretching technique with (CRAC+EE) and without (CRAC) electrostimulation on the improvement and retention of active movement range (AROM) and passive (PROM) of hip in flexion, in dominant lower extremity. 34 university students were assigned to three groups: control, CRAC+EE and CRAC. AROM and PROM were evaluated before, once completed and after 2 weeks of completion the training. The training lasted 4 weeks, with 3 sessions per week.The ANOVA showed a very significant increase in AROM (p<0.001 and p<0.005) and PROM (p<0.001 and p<0.01) in both experimental groups respectively. In the retention, higher values are maintained with respect to the pre-test measurement. In conclusion, the application of CRAC++EE and CRAC improved AROM and PROM, being also effective in the retention of two types of range of motion.
Bayesian Q-learning With Imperfect Expert Demonstrations

Guided exploration with expert demonstrations improves data efficiency for reinforcement learning, but current algorithms often overuse expert information. We propose a novel algorithm to speed up Q-learning with the help of a limited amount of imperfect expert demonstrations. The algorithm avoids excessive reliance on expert data by relaxing the optimal expert assumption and gradually reducing the usage of uninformative expert data. Experimentally, we evaluate our approach on a sparse-reward chain environment and six more complicated Atari games with delayed rewards. With the proposed methods, we can achieve better results than Deep Q-learning from Demonstrations (Hester et al., 2017) in most environments.
Brazil’s image and Brazilian personality: a systematic review from the viewpoint of cordiality

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the characteristics of Brazilian personality, associating them with the cordial man of the book Raízes do Brasil (Roots of Brazil). In addition, it aims to present an agenda for future management studies, suggesting works in several managerial areas which may be influenced by traits of the Brazilian personality. Design/methodology/approach A systematic review of studies on Brazil’s image was developed, so that it was possible to identify the main characteristics of the Brazilian personality. The main personality traits found were compared to those identified in the cordial man, from the book Raízes do Brasil. Findings The results indicate the main traits of Brazilians’ personality: sensual, cunning, cheerful, creative, hospitable, friendly and cordial. These traits are directly related to cordiality, mentioned in some studies, and also indirectly through words alluding to the character of the cordial man. These traits are related to the Brazilians image abroad and have created a confused image of Brazil. Research limitations/implications Regarding the theoretical contribution, the future studies agenda presented suggests the development of papers that relate Brazilians’ personality traits to other areas besides tourism, such as negotiation, organizational culture, exports, foreign direct investment, talent attraction and public diplomacy. Practical implications This study indicated that in practice, the Brazilian Government should develop marketing actions to promote a more consistent image of Brazil, reinforcing its positive aspects and creating new associations that allow Brazil to bring not only tourists but also residents, companies and investors for the country. These positive aspects, regarding the country citizens, can be their affability, hospitality, extraversion and generosity, which can improve the foreigners’ impressions on Brazil. Originality/value The originality of the study is to relate the concept of cordial man to the Brazilian people, showing the main features of their personality and also in the elaboration of an agenda indicating suggestions for future studies that relate the personality traits of Brazilian people with other areas.
Information Retrieval Implementing And Evaluating Search Engines

Thank you for downloading information retrieval implementing and evaluating search engines. Maybe you have knowledge that, people have look hundreds times for their chosen novels like this information retrieval implementing and evaluating search engines, but end up in harmful downloads. Rather than enjoying a good book with a cup of coffee in the afternoon, instead they cope with some malicious virus inside their desktop computer.
Notes for a Substantive Theory of Rural Planning: Evidence from the US Experience

ABSTRACT Rural areas are the locus of many pressing planning issues, pointing to the need for and possibility of a substantive theory of rural planning. In this article we develop a framework for such a theory. We begin by outlining the emergence of planning and the marginalization of ‘the rural,’ by investigating aspects of existing planning theory. Then we explain the framework and apply it to a small set of critical cases in deep rural areas of the U.S. To conclude, we summarize our findings and propose future directions for theory in rural planning.
Determinants of active sport event tourists’ expenditure – the case of mountain bikers and trail runners

ABSTRACT Researching tourist expenditure is of great importance since it represents a starting point when calculating possible economic effects. The aim of this paper is to identify the primary drivers of expenditure among active sport event tourists. Various socio-demographic and travel-related variables, as well as motivational factors, were included in the multiple regression analysis to explain total expenditure patterns of active sport event tourists in two sports, mountain biking and trail running. Although seven motivational factors were common to participants in both sport events, the motive related to nature was the only motivational factor that influences (negatively) overall spending of participants in trail running events while the factor related to stress relief positively impacts spending of participants in mountain biking events. The influence of socio-demographic variables on spending is event specific and should not be generalized to other events.
Frequentist probability in Japanese school curricula

Many Japanese school mathematics teachers, policy-makers and researchers believe that probabilistic contents are difficult for most students to understand. In this study, I identify several reasons for the difficulty through an ecological analysis that is a part of a didactic analysis. This task is achieved through three research techniques: (a) constructing a reference epistemological model of probabilistic activities in terms of praxeology, (b) analysing probabilistic contents of Japanese school mathematics textbooks from the reference model and (c) identifying institutional conditions and constraints on the contents using the scale of levels of didactic codetermination. In current Japanese school mathematics, frequentist probability is hardly mentioned, whereas Laplacian probability comprises a large part of the curriculum of probability, although some generic conditions make the frequentist probability viable. This fact is related to the following three constraints: determinationism, theoricism and demathematisation of randomiser.
Considering the Environment: An Expanded Framework for Teacher Knowledge.

The emergence of active learning classrooms (ALCs) on university campuses introduces a need for university teachers to have a knowledge of the pedagogical use of physical space. We consider expanding two well-known frameworks for teacher knowledge. Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) describes teacher knowledge about teaching discipline-specific content. Technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) recognizes digital technology as part of the knowledge base. With increased attention on learning spaces, we propose redefining technology to include non-digital technologies, (e.g. furniture, whiteboards). Further, we add “environment” to the knowledge base to address rhetorical communications from both the physical space and the classroom climate.
Encouraging professional learning communities to increase the shared consensus in writing assessments

Purpose The Flemish Examination Centre designed an intervention to establish a professional learning community on the topic of writing assessment. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of this intervention and explain how this intervention succeeded in establishing a professional learning community. Design/methodology/approach A mixed method design was used to answer the research questions. Quantitative analysis of comparative judgement data provided insight into the effects of the intervention. More specifically was analysed whether examiners judged more in line after the intervention. Qualitative analysis of the conversations within the intervention served to examine how interdependent examiners behaved in the professionalisation exercises and to gain insight into how a professional learning community was established. Findings The analysis showed that the intervention of the Flemish Examination Centre facilitated the formation of a professional learning community. This was visible in the quantitative analysis. The qualitative analysis showed that highly interdependent activities were helpful in establishing the professional learning community. Practical implications This study shows that interactions of high interdependence are beneficial to facilitate professional learning communities. Originality/value This study shows that the assessment data can guide a well-thought out design of interventions to establish professional learning communities among assessors. Assessment data can be a guidance for supportive group constellations and discussions to improve assessment practices. The key in this regard lies in the level of interdependence that is created among participants.
Devising Framework for Cloud Based Patch to Optimize the Network Devices

A service discovery of a hybrid network devices are potentially challenging job for providing quality of services to the users. Some of the devices held unnoticed and off-handed for not updating the appropriate driver files. The hybrid device might alert for notifications but the tragic situation rises to unavailability of the certain outdated files. It lead the company to lose timely job or the monetary based lose internally. The solution to such compatibility issues that cost the quality of services to the user must be in place. The alternate to the convincing level isto solve either the problem by technical support team or to provide cloud based support however the communication devices on the hybrid network faces many challenges to ensure the services to the end users. This research is investing on cloud based services through enhanced patches. The cloud based patch services endeavored to provide the quality and optimum services to maintain the hybrid network devices. This research introduces a framework for the cloud SaaS integration processand sampling on the real devices to test the services, the cloud based patch induced whenever the hybrid network devices are lacking of its updates and the unable to address the compatibility issues. On the other hand the protocol analysis is to enable the patch system through the cloud. The cloud service proposed in this paper is toallow devices to access patch-update. Also the framework methods were evaluated using the devices that need services from the hybrid network. Keywords-Cloud SaaS; Hybrid Network; Devices; Patches;
Neuroeducation and Early Elementary Teaching: Retrospective Innovation for Promoting Growth with Students Living in Poverty

Neuroeducation, or educational neuroscience, is an emerging field combining various scientific disciplines as it relates to learning to study the relationships between the biological processes of the brain and students' cognitive development. Researchers and educators are increasingly working together to bridge these fields to increase positive learning experiences for increased school readiness and academic achievement, especially for children experiencing significant adversity. This paper highlights the salient connections between poverty and brain development, and then aligns neuroeducational insights with innovative, yet retrospective instructional strategies linked to the early childhood areas of language and literacy, dramatic and imaginary play, games and puzzles, and gross motor and musical movements. Early elementary classroom teachers can take these practical, inexpensive ways to create growth-friendly classrooms to help children develop executive function and self-regulation skills. Most neuroscientists agree these skills are both negatively impacted by the toxic stress of poverty, and yet they are highly predictive of academic success in school.