Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Constructing meaning for up and down situated sentences: Is a sentence more than the sum of its words?

abstract The present study was concerned with the question whether comprehension is based on mental simulation processes beyond the word level. In Experiment 1, participants were presented with coherent sentence pairs, consisting of a context sentence and a target sentence. Target sentences ended with a word referring to an entity with a typical location in the upper vertical space (e.g., bird in There she sees a bird). Context sentences either supported the target entity’s typical location or not (Anna looks to the sky vs. Anna looks to the ground, respectively). Participants responded to the final word of the sentence pair by pressing an up- or a down-key. The results showed a main effect of response direction (faster up compared to down responses) as well as an interaction between context location and response direction. In Experiment 2, participants were presented with incoherent sentence pairs with the same context sentences and different target sentences (whereby the target word was kept identical), but in an incoherent manner (target sentence: On the poster one sees a bird). Here, the results showed a main effect of response direction but no interaction. The same result was obtained in Experiment 3, in which participants were presented with word pairs consisting of an up- or down-context word (e.g., sky vs. ground) and an up-target word (e.g., bird). Overall, the results provide evidence for the view that comprehension involves simulation processes at the word level as well as simulation processes at the sentence or discourse level.
Information-Theoretic Bounds for the Forensic Detection of Downscaled Signals

The detection of rescaling operations represents an important task in multimedia forensics. While many effective heuristics have been proposed, there is no theory on the forensic detectability revealing the conditions of more or less reliable detection. We study the problem of discriminating 1D and 2D genuine signals from signals that have been downscaled with the goal of quantifying the statistical distinguishability between these two hypotheses. This is done by assuming known signal models and deriving the expressions of statistical distances that are linked to the hypothesis testing theory, namely, the symmetrized form of Kullback–Leibler divergence known as the Jeffreys divergence, and the Bhattacharyya divergence. The analysis is performed for varying parameters of both the genuine signal model (variance and one-step correlation) and the rescaling process (rescaling factor, interpolation kernel, grid shift, and anti-alias filter), thus allowing us to reveal the insights on their influence and interplay. In addition to the signal itself, we consider the signal transformations (prefilter and covariance matrix estimators) that are often involved in practical rescaling detectors, showing that they yield similar results in terms of distinguishability. Numerical tests on synthetic and real signals confirm the main observations from the theoretical analysis.
Incentives and Governance of Distributor Networks

The most important aspect of an enterprise's marketing strategy is building relationships of trust with its distributors and retailers. Tan Lihua's case study of a foreign paint producer traces the company's successive and parallel efforts to set up a well-functioning distribution network in the Chinese environment. The conclusion to the study suggests how the trial-and-error efforts of this foreign company have contributed to the diffusion of management expertise within China.
WEAR: Wearable technologists engage with artists for responsible innovation: Processes and progress

Wearable technologies are a nascent market, growing exponentially and moving into our everyday lives more and more. They are exciting in their capacity to break down barriers between artists and designers and digital technology companies. Technology is becoming more efficient, accurate, and personalized. Hardware is becoming smaller, less visible, more connected and the collected data more seamless and ubiquitous. At the core of the wearable technology concerns is the amount of data that electronics companies are allowed to collect, in particular of their users’ personal data. Numerous technology companies and start-ups are working to make the next wearable device or application for body data tracking. This article provides a first critical analysis of the selection and monitoring processes used in these Open Calls and reports on initial work of the WEAR Sustain network, which for eighteen months has operated as a Pan-European catalyst for 46 projects in wearable technology design and development to the point of market and investment readiness, and discussing next steps for its Sustainability Toolkit for lasting impact.
Factors associated with Nurses' Moral Sensitivity

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to examine the associations among moral reasoning, empathy, communication self-efficacy, and moral sensitivity and to determine predictors of nurses’ moral sensitivity. Methods: Data were collected from 194 nurses in the Republic of Korea. Structured questionnaires consisted of the Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire, Defining Issues Test, Jefferson Scale of Empathy, and Counseling Self-Estimate Inventory. The collected data were analyzed using t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and hierarchical regression analysis using SPSS ver. 21. Results: Nurses’ moral sensitivities were significantly associated with frequency of ethical education, empathy, and communication self-efficacy. In hierarchical multiple regression models, the significant factors of nurses’ moral sensitivity were age (β=.21, p=.044), the frequency of experience in ethics education (β=.18, p=.007), empathy (β=.32, p<.001), and communication self-efficacy (β=.25, p=.001), which explained 33.2% of the variance in nurses’ moral sensitivity. Conclusion: Our study findings show that nurses’ moral sensitivity could be enhanced by more frequent ethics education programs. In addition, nursing ethics education might be developed to include potential strategies to improve empathy and self-efficacy in communication for high levels of moral sensitivity in nurses.
Wasted paradise? Policies for Small Island States to manage tourism‐driven growth while controlling waste generation: the case of the Maldives

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face tension between economic growth and environmental impact. Tourism fuels growth, but the resulting solid waste and other pollutants threaten the SIDS’ natural beauty, quality of life for residents, attractiveness to tourists, and economic success. We assess the tension between tourism‐driven economic growth and environmental degradation from a limits‐to‐growth perspective, developing a generic system dynamics model of the problem using 38 years of data from the Maldives to estimate parameters and Monte‐Carlo methods to assess the sensitivity of results to uncertainty. We contrast development paths for the next three decades under three sets of policies focusing on promoting growth, managing tourism demand–supply balance, and improving waste management. Findings are counterintuitive; policies focused on better waste management alone are self‐defeating, because they increase tourism, growth and waste generation, undermining attractiveness and growth later. Policies that limit tourism demand improve economic and environmental health. © 2018 System Dynamics Society
Social networking sites and the experience of older adult users: a systematic review

Abstract This study aimed to systematically review the use of social networking sites (SNSs) from an older adult perspective (all papers had an average sample age of 65+ and samples ranged in age from 50 to 98). Characteristics of older adult SNS users, incentives and disincentives for use, and the relationship between SNS use, wellbeing and cognitive function were explored. From a systematic search, 21 papers met inclusion criteria and were subjected to a quality review. Paper quality was often low or medium, as rated by a standard quality assessment framework. Results indicated that older adult SNS users were more likely to have particular characteristics, including being female and younger. The main incentive for use was to maintain contact with family and friends. Disincentives included privacy concerns and lack of perceived usefulness. The relationship between SNS use, wellbeing and cognitive function was inconclusive. SNS use is a multi-dimensional phenomenon that needs to be understood in the context of broader communication practices, individuals’ social relationships, and individual preferences and characteristics.
Universidades Corporativas e o ensino para a sustentabilidade

Este artigo tem por objetivo verificar como universidades corporativas promovem a educação para a sustentabilidade de seus colaboradores e stakeholders externos de forma a integrar esta temática nas estratégias organizacionais. Para esta pesquisa qualitativa, a técnica de coleta de dados escolhida foi a entrevista semiestruturada, realizada com 16 Gestores de universidades corporativas sediadas no Estado de São Paulo. Os resultados apontam que, embora a sustentabilidade seja um componente estratégico presente no discurso organizacional, é praticamente inexistente modelos específicos e ações educacionais, relacionados propriamente com o tema. Destaca-se a falta de uma cultura para a sustentabilidade efetiva nas organizações e concentração do conhecimento relativo ao tema nos departamentos específicos de sustentabilidade, que contribui para um aprendizado fragmentado e pontual, dificultando a apropriação deste conhecimento nas demais unidades organizacionais e a incorporação da temática na estratégia das organizações pesquisadas. O principal desafio encontrado se refere à construção de diálogo colaborativo entre as universidades corporativas, áreas de sustentabilidade e demais setores organizacionais que facilite um processo formativo efetivo nas organizações, conciliando objetivos econômicos, ambientais e sociais.
SPORDA TOPLULUK HİSSİ ÖLÇEĞİNİ (STHÖ) TÜRKÇEYE UYARLAMA: GEÇERLİK VE GÜVENİRLİK ÇALIŞMASI

B Bu calismanin amaci, Warner, Kerwin, ve Walker (2013) tarafindan gelistirilen Sporda Topluluk Hissi Olceginin (STHO) Turkce’ye uyarlanmasidir. Arastirmaya 124 kiz, 98 erkek, toplam 222 aktif sporcu (ort.yas= 15 ± 1.91 yil) katilmistir. STHO; spor ortaminda topluluk hissini olcmek amaciyla gelistirilmistir. Olcek 21 madde ve 6 alt boyuttan olusmaktadir: Idari Degerlendirme, Ortak Ilgi, Idari Kararlarda Esitlik, Liderlik Firsatlari, Sosyal Alanlar, Rekabet. Verilerin analizinde betimleyici analizler, Cronbach’s alfa ic tutarlik katsayisi, pearson korelasyon analizi ve dogrulayici faktor analizi kullanilmistir. Turkce Ingilizce formlarin korelasyonlarinin 0.76 - 0.93 arasinda; ic tutarlik degerlerinin 0.67 - 0.84 arasinda degistigi gorulmektedir. Dogrulayici faktor analizi sonuclarina gore, faktor yuk degerlerinin ise 0.59 ve 0.81 arasinda oldugu bulunmustur. STHO’nin, model veri uyumuyla iliskili olan degerlerinin (χ2/sd=1.95, RMSEA= 0.066, CFI= 0.97, NFI=0.94, NNFI=0.96, GFI=0.87) kabul edilebilir ve mukemmel uyum sinirlarinda gostermektedir. Elde edilen sonuclarin tamami ele alindiginda, modelin veriyle uyum gosterdigi ve olcegin yapisal gecerlige sahip oldugu gorulmektedir. Sonuc olarak, “Sporda Topluluk Hissi Olcegi” Turkce versiyonu gecerli ve guvenilir bir olcum araci olarak arastirmalarda kullanilabilecegi soylenebilir.
Aplicação de metodologia Problem-Based Learning a partir do ponto de vista do professor

O presente artigo apresenta as reflexões de um docente no desenvolvimento da metodologia de Aprendizagem Baseada em Problemas (PBL – Problem Based Learning) em uma disciplina de Psicofarmacologia. O PBL caracteriza-se por apresentar um problema que não apresenta uma solução pré-definida e não se foca muito na resolução do problema em si, mas sim no empenho de propor soluções. A partir dos registros das ações realizadas e de um processo de reflexão do resultado delas, foi possível ao docente avaliar o processo de implementação de uma metodologia ativa de aprendizagem. A principal característica da aplicação do PBL é a necessidade de mudança de mentalidade e comportamento do professor, pois o mesmo precisa criar um ambiente onde o processo de aprendizagem passa a ser centrado no estudante, e o docente precisa instigá-lo a aprender, demonstrando a importância e desenvolvendo sua autonomia. A utilização de metodologias que aproximem o estudante das situações que ele encontrará na sua vida profissional garante um maior engajamento deles nas aulas. O estudo aqui apresentado evidenciou a importância da inclusão de metodologias ativa em salas de aula, pois a capacidade dos estudantes aprenderem é melhor desenvolvida. Entretanto, como não há uma fórmula pronta para uso dessas metodologias, o entendimento, a escolha e o desenvolvimento de metodologias ativas de aprendizagem exigem uma grande dedicação do professor durante todo o processo de ensino.
Memory Access Dataflow

Specialization and accelerators are an effective way to address the slowdown of Dennard scaling. For a family of accelerators like DySER, NPU, CE, and SSE acceleration that rely on a high performance processor to interface with memory using a decoupled access/execute paradigm, the power/energy benefits of acceleration are curtailed by the host processor’s power consumption. We observe that the host processor is essentially performing three primitive tasks: i) computation to generate recurring address patterns/branches; ii) managing and triggering recurring events like arrival of value from cache, value from accelerator etc.; iii) actions to move information from one place to another; and iv) the above three are recurring and occur concurrently. Its overarching role is to orchestrate memory access dataflow. A conventional OOO processor is power-inefficient and over-provisioned for this. We observe that exposing these low level events, actions, and computation enables an efficient dataflow microarchitecture to build a memory access dataflow engine. We propose a new architecture/execution-model called memory access dataflow (MAD) that is built on these primitive tasks, exposes them in the MAD ISA, and an accompanying efficient microarchitecture. MAD is integrable and can act as host-processor replacement for a family of accelerators delivering many factors reduction in power by turning off the host-processor during acceleration. In this paper, we demonstrate MAD integrated to DySER, SSE, NPU, and C-Cores accelerators, implement and synthesize a design in RTL, and quantitatively evaluate it. Across these four accelerators, compared to using a 2-wide OOO for memory accesses, MAD delivers 1.3X, 2.1X, 1.7X, and 1.1X speedups respectively and 1.5X, 1.3X, 1.2X, 2.0X power reduction.
"Clearing them for learning": exploring the critical factors for success in school-based young mothers' education programs

The importance of (re)engaging young pregnant and parenting students with education has been well documented over the past 20 years (Arai, 2009a; Boulden, 2001; Daguerre & Native, 2006; Kelly, 2000; Luker, 1996; Luttrell, 2003; Musick, 1993; Phoenix & Wollett, 1991; Pillow, 2004). This study explores the complexities, challenges and policy tensions of supporting young mothers in their (re)engagement with education and/or training. There is limited research available in Australia on the quality of school-based education programs for young mothers. While teenage/young mothering is a frequently, albeit often narrowly, studied topic, most of the research that is performed in this area is based within the psycho-medical and social welfare disciplines. This thesis sets out to inform education policy frameworks that aim to improve educational outcomes for young mothers through school-based programs. Two case studies were conducted: the Young Mothers in Education program established at Plumpton High School, a Year 7–12 public school in New South Wales (NSW) in 2004; and the CCCares program, established at the Canberra College, a Year 11 and 12 public senior secondary school located in the Australian Capital Territory in 2009. Through its analysis of these two programs, the thesis identifies the critical factors for success in delivering education programs for young mothers. However, the research also highlights several macro and micro tensions that appear inherent in school-based young mothers’ education programs that need to be understood by policy actors and policy subjects involved in the delivery of young mothers’ education programs (Ball, Maguire, Braun & Hoskins, 2011). These tensions pose ongoing threats to the success of young mothers’ education programs and need to be recognised, understood and continually negotiated by policy actors involved in the delivery of these programs in school settings. “CLEARING THEM FOR LEARNING” xix
DIFFERENCES OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG THREE GENERATIONS: A STUDY IN PT ASDP INDONESIA FERRY (PERSERO)

The purpose of this study is to analyze job satisfaction' differences among three generations (generation Y, generation X, and generation Baby Boomer) in PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero). Additional focus is placed on discovering any variations dimension of job satisfaction' preferences on these three generations, particularly about any intrinsic or extrinsic factors on generation Y that differ with generation X or generation Baby Boomer. The population is the employee of PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) based in Jakarta. Data analyzed using SPSS with multivariate GLM method on 189 respondents. This study revealed that there are job satisfaction’s differences among the three generations in PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero), some indicating that generation Y is more intrinsic than extrinsic factor’s preference which contrary to current popular belief. Keywords: Job satisfaction; Generation Y; Generation X; Baby Boomer.
Flow as a mediator between psychological ownership and employees’ subjective happiness

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore flow as an underlying mechanism linking psychological ownership (PO) and subjective happiness and identify how flow affects employees’ subjective happiness.Design/methodology/approachTwo separate samples were used. Sample 1 examined the responses of 120 female spa workers. Sample 2 examined the responses of 334 male logistics technicians. Data were collected through paper-based questionnaires across two time points.FindingsPO was positively related to employees’ subjective happiness across both samples. Furthermore, PO has distinct impacts on employees’ subjective happiness through two distinct measures of flow: immersion and mastery. The authors found that immersion fully mediates the relationship between PO and employee subjective happiness in Sample 1, and mastery in Sample 2.Originality/valueThis is one of the first empirical studies to examine whether and how PO increases employees’ subjective happiness. The results contribute to the literature by providing a theoretical rationale for and an empirical analysis of a model wherein flow mediates the linkage between employees’ feelings of PO and their subjective happiness.
Succession planning: current practices and its influence on turnover intentions in a public service institution in South Africa

This study examined succession planning, current practices and the relationship with turnover intentions within a public service organisation in South Africa. The study is located within a post-positive quantitative research paradigm using a structured questionnaire. The study was conducted on a sample of 243 public service employees using a probability sampling method. Data is analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), through which descriptive analysis, exploratory factor analysis, correlations and regression analysis were computed. Two factors of succession planning, namely replacement planning and grooming (employee development) were extracted using exploratory factor analysis. Pearson’s correlation coefficient showed a significant negative association between the current replacement planning and grooming practices with turnover intentions. The regression analysis shows that the current replacement planning and employee grooming practices are significant predictors of turnover intention. Findings suggest that if succession planning is implemented appropriately and factors such as replacement planning and grooming (employee development) are taken into consideration, employees’ turnover intentions may be reduced. Clear, transparent and objective criteria should be set that will enable the public organisation to improve succession planning practices and counter turnover intentions.
Model Komunitas Praktek Berbasis Modal Sosial untuk Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Kewirausahaan Masyarakat

This study aims to develop model of community of practice based on social capital for improving quality of the community entrepreneurship education and also to contribute the decision making process for community development, theory and practice development. The study used research and development approach which consisted of four steps: need assessment, designing of the conceptual model, and try out in limited field. Taking place in Yogyakarta Special Province, the study selected the community entrepreneurship education in Gunung Kidul Regency and the enterprise learning groups in Bantul Regency. In this study, data collection used interview, observation, documentation and questionare, and analysis of data used qualitative and quantitative technique. The result shows that it`s could be developed the model of community of practice based on social capital for developing the entrepreneurship education quality and also guidance for managing the model which was be validated. The other finding are actions of the model development could be able to encourage consciousness of the target groups to build, manage, and keep the community practice in their enterprise, motivated the target group to participate actively in their enterprise and find out new understanding and knowledge by held learning activities. So that, it is needs to implementation the community of practice based social capital model in developing community entrepreneurship education in future for continuing and controlling the quality.
Analytical Hierarchy Process in Fuzzy Comprehensive Evaluation Method

The use of data innovation is expanding step by step ceaselessly and quickly, concerning expanding of innovation the security episodes likewise expanding. Presently days the innovation gets to be as a part of working together. In light of this innovations the dangers to an associations are likewise expanding quickly. These advances reasons number of security episodes and dangers. These dangers are rises step by step. To diminish every one of these things we need to dissect the danger which are brought on by the dangers. Hazard examination is an imperative apparatus keeping in mind the end goal to settle on right choices. This examination for the most part used to manage the digital dangers. In danger examination, we must perform ID and valuation of advantages. If the recognizable proof and valuation of a benefits are not performed appropriately that may result wrong choices in danger investigation. Already such a variety of systems are proposed yet those are exceptionally entangled. Chain of command based resource valuation technique is proposed. The target of this system is to decrease the quantity of blunders.