Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Gender diversity and management aspirations in public sector workplaces in Denmark

Purpose This paper aims to explore the relationship between workplace gender diversity among peers and management aspirations among male and female employees. It focuses on whether gender diversity influences men and women’s management aspirations. Design/methodology/approach The study builds on cross-sectional survey data from the Danish public sector. Findings Results shows that in mixed-gender workplaces, male employees are less likely to express management aspirations than male employees in mono-gender workplaces, but female employees in mixed-gender workplaces express management aspirations to the same – low – degree as female employees in mono-gender workplaces. All in all, the findings show that gender differences in career aspirations are not just a matter of individual preferences and/or macro-structural factors but also a matter of factors at organizational level. The findings suggest both positive and negative implications of gender diversity, and hence problematize a – rather common – simplistic celebration of gender diversity. First of all, gender diversity seems to counteract the fertilization of rigid stereotypes of men and hence prevents some men from being pushed into management positions and a career ladder they perhaps do not want to be placed at in the first place. Research limitations/implications Because of the chosen research approach, the research results may lack generalizability. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to test the proposed propositions further. Practical implications The findings seem to identify that the challenge of secure a large and qualified pool of potential managers might be even extra challeging for managers in gender-diverse organisations. Originality/value A more nuanced view of the implications of gender diversity based on a basic argument of gender-asymmetry. Furthermore, the study are build on a unique dataset that allows to study the implications of gender diversity across a wide range of occupational setting and hence control for occupation specific characteristics.
Exploring the Use of Social Media as Tools for Information Sharing Among Undergraduates of University of Ilorin

The emergence of social media in the 21st century has revolutionized social interaction among individuals and groups beyond physical and geographical boundary. Social media tools such as Facebook, Whatsapp, Twitter, MySpace, Skype, Messengers, etc. have affected our traditional face-to-face interaction. It has facilitated extensive communication and sharing of knowledge in the society in general and schools in particular. In the academic field, social media serves as a powerful tool for communication. This chapter, therefore, explores the use of social media for sharing information among undergraduate students.
Measuring Nature of Science Views of Middle School Students

Developing scientific literacy for all students is the most often stated purpose of contemporary science education. Nature of science (NOS) is seen as an important component of scientific literacy. There are various perceptions of NOS in the science education community and NOS itself is an ever-changing construct. This makes it challenging to develop instruments for measuring understanding of NOS at different levels. Many instruments have been developed and are being developed to assess NOS learning, which indicates the importance attributed to this subject. In this study, we developed a multiple-choice test to measure NOS understanding of middle school students. The instrument was applied to 1397 middle school students. The 24 item multiple-choice test had KR-20 reliability coefficient of 0.74. A 12 item multiple-choice test created as a subset of the 24 items of the original test. This test was easier and had higher discrimination, which can provide useful measurement data about students’ understanding of NOS for diagnostic or formative purposes.
Teaching the primary curriculum

Introduction Part one: Contexts and current issues The changing face of teaching and learning Curriculum entitlement and individual differences Teaching and learning in the early years The child as spiritual citizen the school as moral society Part two: The core curriculum English the best combination But where is the maths? Is there still a place for primary science? Information and communication technology the fourth core subject? Part three: The curriculum as a foundation for learning From somewhere to eternity the journey towards good quality in religious education Historical perspectives on the history curriculum Geographical enquiry What is design and technology? The significance of art in the primary school Creative music Teaching physical education Finding a place for drama in the primary school Co-ordinating the whole curriculum for developing the whole child Index.
Age-related differences in the elderly in a spatial recognition task

ABSTRACT Spatial memory is a cognitive ability which declines with ageing thus showing changes in some process such as the use of allocentric strategies. These age-related changes in spatial orientation suggest that this skill could be an adequate marker of cognitive decline. Many tasks used in investigation to assess spatial memory demand a participant’s active role, which involves that the navigational experience is different for everyone. In this study, the Almeria Spatial Memory Recognition Test (ASMRT), a test based on a recognition paradigm, was used to offer the same experience with the environment. The aim of this research was to determine if the ASMRT is suitable to be applied in the elderly and detect spatial memory differences as one age. The ASMRT and other neuropsychological tests were applied in a sample aged between 50and 79 years. Results revealed a decrease in the ASMRT performance by the older group. No gender differences were found. Performance in attention and visuospatial working memory tests revealed some correlations with the ASMRT performance. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that 70–79-year-old participants clearly show age-related changes in spatial memory. Thanks to its simplicity the ASMRT could be used as a screening test in medical practice.
An investigation into the nature, prevalence and severity of anxiety in heart failure patients : the association between anxiety and patient health outcomes

Long Term Conditions (LTCs) with co-morbid common mental health conditions of anxiety and depression present a significant challenge for UK health and social care services. Depression and anxiety are common in heart failure (HF) patient populations and research suggests depression has a detrimental effect on a range of health outcomes, including Health related Quality of Life (HRQoL). The impact of anxiety is relatively under-researched in this patient group. In this doctoral study a systematic review was conducted to consolidate the evidence base for the prevalence and variance of rates of anxiety in HF patients. Importantly, the relative contribution of anxiety symptoms, measured using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), to reported HRQoL , measured using the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnarie (KCCQ) was examined in a cross-sectional survey of 158 HF patients attending specialist HF outpatient clinics. The systematic review identified 72 studies, with reported rates of anxiety varying dramatically, ranging from 6.2% to 72.3%. The random effects pooled prevalence estimate for anxiety disorders was 13.01% (95% CI 9.3% - 16.9%), for probable clinically significant anxiety was 28.8% (95% CI 23.3% - 34.3%) and the random effects pooled prevalence estimate for elevated symptoms of anxiety was 55.5% (95% CI 48.1% - 62.8%). Not all tools used to assess anxiety were population appropriate. In the survey multivariate analysis found that anxiety symptoms, did not account for a significant proportion of unique variance in HRQoL scores. Higher levels of physical symptom burden, depression and an increased number of physical co-morbidities predominantly account for 69% of the variance in HRQoL (F13,125 = p <0.0005). The findings highlight the need for accurate and valid measurement of anxiety and depression within the context of a physical LTC. Anxiety and depression are common in HF patients and the evidence suggests depression in particular predicts reported HRQoL. Further research is required to understand more about the role of anxiety in influencing patient? s health outcomes.
Generation Me: Soziale Medien und Narzissmus

„Spieglein, Spieglein an der Wand – Wer ist der schönste Nutzer im ganzen online Land? “ Das würde die Königin aus dem Grimm-Märchen wohl heutzutage ihren Zauberspiegel fragen – und damit wäre sie nicht allein. Viele Menschen nutzen soziale Medien, um sich auf unterschiedlichen Plattformen positiv darzustellen und so positives Feedback zu bekommen. Dies gilt insbesondere für diejenigen, deren narzisstische Eigenschaften stark ausgeprägt sind.
Assessing Workplace Wellness for the Occupation of Hairdressing

The hairdressing population is a physically involved occupational field. A study conducted by Mahdavi et al. (2014) determined that a multitude of physical factors, including prolonged standing and repetitive movements, were associated to high prevalence of symptoms found in various regions of the upper extremities. Roll (2016) identifies musculoskeletal conditions as “the second greatest cause of disability worldwide” (p. 1). However, Takata and Roll (2018), identified multiple gaps found in the current evidence of treatments provided by occupational therapy professionals for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.
HeadsUp! Econ: Making exam review sessions fun and effective

Abstract In this article, the authors describe an innovative charades-based educational game, HeadsUp! Econ, and its use for effective economics instruction. Results of a self-assessment survey of students demonstrate that implementing HeadsUp! Econ as an active learning game provides students opportunities to: (1) practice identifying which concepts are important, (2) practice recalling and understanding those concepts), (3) learn a new way to approach studying rooted in effective learning evidence, (4) compare their learning progress and preparation with their peers, and (5) engage with economics in a shared, fun and positive way. The authors provide suggested best practices and sample materials for instructor use of HeadsUp! Econ, and a review of recommendations for best-practices in using educational games.
Voltage Quality and Power Factor Improvement in Smart Grids Using Controlled DG Units

The increased penetration of renewable energy sources in the electrical grid, due to the rapid increase of power demand and the need of diverse energy sources, has made distributed generation (DG) units an essential part of the modern electrical grid. The integration of many DG units in smart grids requires control and coordination between them, and the grid to maximize the benefits of the DG units. Smart grids and modern electronic devices require high standards of power quality, especially voltage quality. In this paper, a new methodology is presented to improve the voltage quality and power factor in smart grids. This method depends on using voltage variation and admittance values as inputs of a controller that controls the reactive power generation in all DG units. The results show that the controller is efficient in improving the voltage quality and power factor. Real data from an electrical network have been used in the simulation model in MATLAB Simulink to test the new approach.
LINGUISTIC DIFFERENCES IN PRE-SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ONLINE REFLECTIONS AND THE IMPLICATIONS

Reflections can make considerable contributions to teachers’ professional development. They can also reflect teachers’ inner thoughts and professional skills. In this study, we collected 261 in-service primary teachers’ reflections in a teacher training activity about the application of information technology in teaching. And we also collected 141 pre-service teachers’ online reflections in a course named “modern educational technology”. These text reflections are analyzed by a linguistic inquiry and word count tool named to get the linguistic features. Then a comparative research was done between pre-service and in-service teachers’ reflections. The results show that: 1. There are significant linguistic differences between pre-service and in-service teachers’ reflections. 2. Pre-service teachers tend to use more first-person pronouns, achievement words and emotional words. They also have more words per sentence and wordcount in their reflections. 3. These differences could be helpful in teacher training.
An Oxyfuel Combustion-Based Torrefaction Process: Technoeconomic Analysis

A torrefaction process operating on oxyfuel combustion concept is introduced. The working fluid employed in the process is carbon dioxide captured from the combustion products. The thermodynamic modeling of the process is carried out to determine the energy requirement, recycled CO2 flow rate, energy yield, and CO2 production rate at various torrefaction conditions. The total capital investment and production costs of the new system are also estimated. By increasing the torrefaction severity, the CO2 production rate, recycled gas mass, and the process thermal energy requirement increase, whereas the grinding energy and the energy yield decrease. A comparison made between the performance and economic parameters of the new and a conventional torrefaction processes shows that the proposed process is expected to produce torrefied wood pellet of compatible fuel quality and overall efficiency while eliminating CO2 and NOx emissions at the expense of 11.5% and 9% increase in the capital and production costs, respectively. The proposed torrefaction process requires 91.8 M$ capital investment and 113.2 $ to produce 1 ton of torrefied wood pellets with 91% energy yield and 88% overall plant efficiency. Sensitivity analysis shows that the reactor type and raw biomass costs have significant impact on cost structures.
Wyllie's treatment of epilepsy : principles and practice

Helps you meet the challenges of epilepsy treatment with today's best knowledge! Wyllie's Treatment of Epilepsy: Principles and Practice, 6th edition, provides a broad, detailed, and cohesive overview of seizure disorders and contemporary treatment options. Written by the most influential experts in the field and thoroughly updated to provide the most current content, Wyllie's Treatment of Epilepsy assists neurologists and epilepsy specialists, neurology residents and fellows, and neuropsychologists in assessing and treating their patients with the latest treatment options. Dr. Wyllie is once again joined by associate editors Dr. Barry Gidal and Dr. Howard Goodkin, as well as newcomers Dr. Joseph Sirven of the Mayo Clinic and Dr. Tobias Loddenkemper of Harvard Medical School. This book features: in-depth review of the subspecialties of epileptology, i.e., neuroimaging, epilepsy surgery, antiepileptic medications; offers a comprehensive single-volume text on epileptology; it is clinically oriented, evidence-based reference; and includes an online bank of over 500 board review-style questions highlighting key concepts for board examinations and clinical practice. Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to: complete content with enhanced navigation; a powerful search tool that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web; cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation; highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text; ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues and quick-reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use. See the inside front cover to find out how to access your eBook!
PERCEPTIONS OF CLINICAL PLACEMENT EXPERIENCE AMONG DIPLOMA NURSING STUDENTS

Clinical practice is an essential component of the nursing student's training. The practice allows nursing students the opportunity to relate theory into practice during nursing care to the patients. The aim of this project was to determine perceptions of clinical placement experience with respect to clinical practice, enhancement of learning and hindrance among nursing students. A total 254 participants undergoing training at Nursing College Kubang Kerian participated in this project. They were selected using the Raosoft sample size calculator. Survey questionnaires were distributed to 80 participants from ﬁrst year, 88 from second year and 86 participants from third year. The questionnaire consisting of 25 items with 5-point Likert Scale responses was used to measure nursing students' perceptions towards nurses during their clinical placement experience. In addition, demographic factors such as age groups, ethnicity, educational levels and years of training were examined. The items were pilot-tested and the Cronbach Alpha values obtained for clinical practice, enhancement of learning and hindrance consisting of 0.80, 0.80 and 0.83 respectively. The ﬁnal data was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Non-parametric Kruskal Wallis was used to make comparisons where sub samples were imbalanced. The level of signiﬁcance was set at 0.05. The results indicate that nursing students perceived their clinical placement positively. Perceptions towards clinical practice were signiﬁcantly different between nurses based on their residential areas and years of training. The results of this study revealed that there were challenges for the nursing educators, clinical instructors and other health providers in achieving a supportive clinical environment for the nursing students.
Selected component failure rate values from fusion safety assessment tasks

This report is a compilation of component failure rate and repair rate values that can be used in magnetic fusion safety assessment tasks. Several safety systems are examined, such as gas cleanup systems and plasma shutdown systems. Vacuum system component reliability values, including large vacuum chambers, have been reviewed. Values for water cooling system components have also been reported here. The report concludes with the examination of some equipment important to personnel safety, atmospheres, combustible gases, and airborne releases of radioactivity. These data should be useful to system designers to calculate scoping values for the availability and repair intervals for their systems, and for probabilistic safety or risk analysts to assess fusion systems for safety of the public and the workers.
Evaluation of Bismuth Oxide Nanoparticles as Radiosensitizer for Megavoltage Radiotherapy

Metal-based nanoparticles such as gold, silver, platinum, and bismuth have been widely investigated for radiotherapeutic application. Basic understanding of the cellular interaction of the nanoparticles with the biological materials is crucial to ensure future clinical use. In this study, the cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by BiONPs were investigated prior elucidating the feasibility of BiONPs for radiotherapy application using megavoltage photon and electron beams. The BiONPs of diameter sizes 60, 70, 80 and 90 nm at concentrations within a range of 0.5 to 0.00005 mMol/L were tested on MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, and NIH/3T3 cells lines. The cytotoxicity results exhibit minimal cell death constituting less than 20 % of mortality on average. The ROS generation by BiONPs alone is found to be negligible as the ROS levels were slightly lower and higher than 100% of positive control. The increment of cellular nanoparticles uptake from a range of 1.50 % to 34.10 % indicates that BiONPs were internalized and bound to the surface of the cells. Sequencing from the results, 60 nm BiONPs are found to be the most suitable to be applied as a radiosensitizer in radiotherapy. Sensitization enhancement ratio (SER) quantified on MCF-7 cells demonstrated the highest enhancement from the highest concentration of BiONPs with SER of 2.29 and 1.42, for 10 MV photon beam and 6 MeV electron beam, respectively. In contrast to ROS production without radiation, the ROS induced from radiotherapy beams were found to be dose-dependent and play significant roles in radiosensitization effect. In conclusion, BiONPs could improve clinical radiotherapy, and further radiobiological characterization is crucial for future clinical translation.
Nelson Mandela / HSRC study of HIV/AIDS. South African national HIV prevalence behavioural risks and mass media. Household survey 2002.

In the last decade in South Africa the number of deaths from AIDS each year has risen to hundreds of thousands. The burden of care and loss falls hardest upon the poor making the development challenges of our nation difficult and costly. In this context the pioneering study presented in this report – the first systematically sampled nationwide community-based survey of the prevalence of HIV in South Africa – assumes great importance. Its findings open three windows of opportunity for concerted interventions in South Africa. Firstly we now have information for different race gender and age groups in urban and rural areas thus allowing programme planners to develop targeted interventions. Secondly we have a clearer understanding of the positive relationship between communication and risk reduction as well as of information needs. Thirdly because the findings are representative they will enable reliable modelling for the first time giving a solid basis for optimising and extending programmes of prevention care treatment and support. (excerpt)
Les domaines de schémas, la communication et l’utilisation de comportements violents chez les jeunes couples

L’utilisation de violence dans les relations intimes est une problematique importante etant donne son occurrence elevee et les consequences y etant associees. Par ailleurs, certaines variables de personnalite ainsi qu’une communication dysfonctionnelle ont ete associees aux comportements violents entre partenaires amoureux. La presente etude s’est penchee sur l’effet mediateur de la communication en situation de conflit sur la relation entre les domaines de schemas precoces inadaptes de Young et les comportements violents envers son partenaire intime. Soixante-quinze couples sollicites a l’universite ont complete un questionnaire en ligne comprenant les versions francaises du Questionnaire des schemas de Young – version courte, 3e edition (YSQ-S3; Young, 2005) et du Revised Conflict Tactics Scale (Straus, Hamby, Boney-McCoy, & Sugarman, 1996). Chaque couple a par la suite participe a deux discussions filmees de resolution de conflit en laboratoire. La cotation de ces interactions a ete realisee a l’aide du Systeme de codification des dimensions d’interaction (SODI; Julien, Chartrand, Markman, & Lindahl, 1991). Des analyses de regressions indiquent que, pour les hommes, le domaine manque de limites est associe a un risque accru de comportements de violences psychologique et physique perpetrees et ce, par l’effet mediateur de l’hostilite en situation de conflit. Le domaine separation et rejet des hommes est par ailleurs lie a leur hostilite. Pour les femmes, les domaines separation et rejet et manque d’autonomie et de performance sont associes a la l’utilisation de violence physique, sans etre lies a la communication. Egalement pour les femmes, le domaine survigilance et inhibition est associe au comportement de retrait lors d’un conflit. Les comportements violents des hommes seraient associes au narcissisme et au manque de controle, tandis que les comportements violents des femmes seraient lies a une insecurite affective.