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Parental Control: Some Initial Items

This study compared standard conceptualizations for parenting style, parental involvement in school, and parents' socialization goals with alternative conceptualizations, in relation to children's academic achievement. Specifically, the study asked: (1) whether ethnicity is predictive of achievement scores when included in analyses involving the standard conceptualization of parenting style and an alternative conceptualization that recognizes a "chiao shun" ("training") style among immigrant Chinese mothers; (2) whether there are ethnic group differences in the relationship between the parenting concepts of the two conceptualizations and academic achievement; and (3) whether the alternative conceptualization is a better predictor of academic scores than the standard conceptualization. Subjects were European American parents, most born in the United States, and east Asian parents, most of whom were immigrants. Subjects completed the Parental Authority Questionnaire. Principal findings from the questionnaire are that: (1) East Asians score significantly higher on both the (standard) authorization style and the "chiao shun" and other alternative styles, with some correlation between standard and alternative concepts; (2) there are important aspects of East Asian parenting that cannot be entirely captured by the standard concepts; and (3) even after controlling for their scores on all the standard measures, the East Asians are still significantly higher on all the alternative measures. This study offers a more comprehensive and explicit way of conceptualizing and measuring, specifically for East Asians, the importance of culture in determining aspects of parenting such as parenting style, control, and practices, as well as parents' socialization goals. Contains 27 references. (EAJ) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ******************************************************************* * t' DOPARTI 0NTc acusavcow Mao of Educational Rocoorch and Iraprovomont EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) XING docurnont hos boon roprodutod 00 tr) oceivod from tho portion or otganitation ry originating it 0 Minor changoo Novo boon modo to improvo reproduction quality. cr) pointa or vootv of ooniano olotod in IhiOducu* 47)mont do not nococoarily roprocont °Maio, OERI position or policy. Reconceptualization of the Authoritarian Parenting Style and Parental Control: Some Initial Items Ruth K. Chao Syracuse University PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) Paper presentation for the symposium, "New Measures of Parental Child-Rearing Practices Developed in Different Cultural Contexts" XIVth Biennial ISSBD Conference (August, 1996) Quebec City, Canada
A CHORD-SCALE APPROACH TO AUTOMATIC JAZZ IMPROVISATION

Jazz improvisation has been one of the biggest challenges in all kinds of musical goals. This late breaking article describes a machine to automate this process in a certain degree. This machine has three major components: a jazz chord estimator, a local scale tracker, and a improvised melody generator. Simple demo tracks have been generated in terms of chord-melody to showcase the effectiveness and potentials of this system.
DETERMINANTS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

The paper conducts a qualitative narrative appraisal of the existing empirical literature on the key macroeconomic determinants of economic growth in developing and developed countries. Much as other empirical studies have investigated the determinants of economic growth using various econometric methods, the majority of these studies have not distinguished what drives or hinders economic growth in developing or developed countries. The study finds that the determinants of economic growth are different when this distinction is used. It reveals that in developing countries the key macroeconomic determinants of economic growth include foreign aid, foreign direct investment, fiscal policy, investment, trade, human capital development, demographics, monetary policy, natural resources, reforms and geographic, regional, political and financial factors. In developed countries, the study reveals that the key macroeconomic determinants that are associated with economic growth include physical capital, fiscal policy, human capital, trade, demographics, monetary policy and financial and technological factors.
Industry return predictability : Does it matter out of sample ? 1

We uncover extensive evidence of out-of-sample return predictability for industry portfolios, as well as substantial differences in the degree of return predictability across industries. To understand these differences, we develop an out-of-sample decomposition that separates predictability into beta and alpha shares, where the former corresponds to a conditional beta pricing model. A conditional version of the popular Fama-French three-factor model accounts for nearly all industry return predictability, with exposures to time-varying market and size risk premiums especially important for explaining differences in out-of-sample return predictability across industries. We also show that out-of-sample return predictability is economically important from an asset allocation perspective and can be exploited to improve portfolio performance for industry-rotation investment strategies. JEL classifications: C22, C32, C53, G11, G12, G17
Modeling composite river bank erosion in an alluvial river bend

Composite river bank formation is quite common in large alluvial rivers and very high bank erosion rate is commonly reported in this type of formation. As of bank composition, cohesive layers of clay or silt formation are sandwiched by sand layers. Bank erosion processes involved are basal erosion at the toe of the bank, cantilever failure of the overhanging soil layers and deposition of the bank failure material. Factor safety of the cantilever failure also depends upon degree of saturation of the bank soil. Integrating all these bank erosion processes with hydrodynamic and morphological processes in a river bend, an analytical river model is proposed here. To demonstrate the model performance, a river bend with active bank erosion rate in the middle reach of Brahmaputra river in India has been considered. The soil erosion parameters such as critical shear stress and erodibility coefficients of cohesive layers were measured by submerged-jet test apparatus and seasonal bank erosion rate at a few locations of the bend were measured by repeated field survey using Differential Global Positioning System. The predicted seasonal bank erosion rate by the analytical model is compared with the field measured one. The results show the present analytical model works well for predicting the seasonal extent of bank erosion for the composite bank in a river bend. The model can be used to obtain morphological dynamics of a sand-bed river bend, accounting for variation in the bank material composition.
Left Atrial Function in Patients with Reentrant Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia with Narrow QRS Complex – The Role of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography

Objectives: We sought to investigate by speckle tracking technique the longitudinal function of the left atrium in patients with reentrant paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia with narrow QRS complex, in order to identify early functional changes that these arrhythmias may induce even when paroxysmal. Methodology: 23 patients with reentrant paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia with narrow QRS complex have been evaluated by echocardiographic speckle tracking techniques in the first week after pharmacological conversion to sinus rhythm. The subsequent electrophysiology study identified 13 of these patients with atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT), and 10 patients with atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT). The echocardiographic examinationby speckle tracking technique was performed considering current standards, in apical 4 and 2 chamber views, using narrow sector angles, single focus imaging and optimal depth. Left atrium contour was traced defining the region of interest and the longitudinal strain was obtained for 12 segments. The average longitudinal strain obtained in each apical view was represented by a curve allowing the peak-strain quantification. Results: The peak longitudinal strain values assessed in the apical 4 chamber view in the AVNRT group (most frequent value 16% (mod = 16%)) and in the AVRT group (most frequent value 8.5% (mod = 8.5%)(were significantily lower than the peak longitudinal strain values measured in the control group (most frequent value 39% (mod = 39%)), with no significant difference in peak longitudinal strain between the two different types of tachycardia groups (F = 30,19; p < 0,0001). In a similar manner, the peak longitudinal strain measured in the apical 2 chamber view were significantly lower in the tachycardia group than in the control group (most frequent value in the control group 38% (mod = 38%), in the AVNRT group 19% (mod = 19%), in the AVRT group 19% (mod = 19%)(F = 36,68; p < 0,0001). Conclusions: Tachycardia irrespective of the type – AVNRT or AVRT results in the impairment of left atrial mechanical function. The peak positive strain is significantly lower in patients with tachycardia, denoting a decrease in left atrial compliance in these patients compared to the control group.
Chapter 26 Comparative Genomics

Comparative genomics was previously misguided by the naı̈ve dogma that what is true in E. coli is also true in the elephant. With the rejection of such a dogma, comparative genomics has been positioned in proper evolutionary context. Here I numerically illustrate the application of phylogeny-based comparative methods in comparative genomics involving both continuous and discrete characters to solve problems from characterizing functional association of genes to detection of horizontal gene transfer and viral genome recombination, together with a detailed explanation and numerical illustration of statistical significance tests based on the false discovery rate (FDR). FDR methods are essential for multiple comparisons associated with almost any large-scale comparative genomic studies. I discuss the strength and weakness of the methods and provide some guidelines on their proper applications.
Supporting Introductory Test-Driven Labs with WebIDE Thomas Dvornik

WebIDE is a new web-based development environment for entry-level programmers with two primary goals: minimize tool barriers to writing computer programs and introduce software engineering best practices early in a student’s educational career. Currently, WebIDE focuses on Test-Driven Learning (TDL) by using small iterative examples and introducing lock-step labs, which prevent the student from moving forward until they finish the current step. However, WebIDE does not require that labs follow TDL. Instruc tors can write their own labs for WebIDE using any software engineering or pedagogical approach. Likewise, instructors can build custom evaluators—written in any language—to support their approach and provide detailed error messages to students. We report on a pilot study in a CS0 course where students were split into two groups, one that used WebIDE and one that didn’t. The WebIDE group showed a significant improvement in performance when writing a simple Android application. Additionally, among students with some programming experience, the WebIDE group was more proficient in writing unit tests.
Bornes de risque améliorées pour le Lasso

Although the Lasso has been extensively studied, the relationship between its prediction performance and the correlations of the covariates is not fully understood. In this document, we give new insights into this relationship in the context of multiple linear regression. We show, in particular, that the incorporation of a simple correlation measure into the tuning parameter leads to a nearly optimal prediction performance of the Lasso even for highly correlated covariates. However, we also reveal that for moderately correlated covariates, the prediction performance of the Lasso can be mediocre irrespective of the choice of the tuning parameter.
Comparative Effect of Light Intensity on Behavior and Blood Profile in Broilers

Received: Revised: Accepted: February 14, 2014 March 28, 2014 April 20, 2014 The objective of the study was to describe the effects of varying levels of light intensities on behavioral and blood profile in broilers. Variable light intensity treatments, T1 (20 lux) was given at first week and 5 lux, from 2-6 weeks, to broilers in group A, T2 (20 lux) at first week and 10 lux from 2-6 weeks, to group B, T3 (20 lux) at first week and 20 lux from 2-6 week to group C, T4 (20 lux) at first week and 30 lux from 2-6 weeks to group D, and T5 (20 lux) at first week and 40 lux from 2-6 week to group E birds. The results revealed that non-significant effect (P>0.05) of light intensity variations on eating behavior at weeks 2, 4, 5 and 6, drinking behavior at weeks 2, 5 and 6. , standing behavior at week 2 and 5, preening behavior at weeks 2, 3, 5 and 6, and aggressive behavior at weeks 3, 4, and 5. The eating behavior at week 3, drinking behavior at weeks 3 and 4, standing behavior at weeks 3, 4 and 6, preening behavior at week 4 and aggressive behavior at weeks 2 and 6 were significantly affected (P<0.05) by light of varying intensities. The effects on cholesterol and T4 hormone levels, with variations in light intensity were significant effected, whilst it had non-significant effects on cortisol, urea, creatinine, T3 level, respiratory rate and rectal temperature. Adverse effects, such as dermatitis, lameness and hock burn were not found in birds in all treatments groups. All copyright reserved to Mr.Scholar
CRF 2 and its role in cytokinin response and abiotic stress

ii Acknowledgments . iii List of Tables . v List of Illustrations . vi List of Abbreviations. vii Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 Background . 1 Abiotic Stress and Cytokinin Response Factors . 2 Chapter 2: Plant Cytokinin Signaling . 5 Chapter 3: CRF2 Alters Native Levels of Cytokinin . 28 Chapter 4: Salt and oxidative stresses uniquely regulate tomato cytokinin levels and transcriptomic response . 30 Appendix 1: Permissions for published material . 48
The Bioavailability Activity of Centella asiatica

Centella asiatica (Bao-bog, Tiger Herbal, Pennywort, Gotu kola) has been announced as one of five “Thailand Champion Herbal Products (TCHP)” by the Department for Development of Thai Transitional and Alternative Medicine, Ministry of Public Health. C. asiatica has been investigated for its bioavailability activity, antimicrobial activity, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory activity, wound healing activity and anticancer activity. C. asiatica contains many types of active compounds: terpenoids, terpenoids and phenols. Thus, C. asiatica has high potential to be applied in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food industries.
Kelembaman Udara menggunakan Plastic Optical Fiber ( POF ) dengan cladding TiO 2-SiO 2 dan Data

The optical fiber is a transmission medium in the form of a cable made of glass or plastic used to transmit light signals from one point to another. The working principle of optical fibers utilizes the principle of perfect reflection by utilizing the refractive index difference between the core and cladding. The optical fiber can be used as a sensor by using an instrumentation system consisting of input, process, and output. Input or input uses a diode laser, where the spectrum is very narrow so it is suitable to be used as a source. The data transmission process uses optical fiber as a waveguide. Data recording transmits humidity using Arduino Uno and Ethernet Shield. The output is in the form of output voltage displayed on the LCD or PC. The best stripping length is 2 cm with TiO2-SiO2 coating as a substitute for cladding, which shows the value of R = 0.982. The average error obtained from the design of air humidity devices was 3.06%. This shows the incompatibility between reading a tool designed with a standard measuring instrument because the sensor designed is still very vulnerable to systematic errors.
Optimization of Hydrolysis Condition of Pumpkin Seeds with Alcalase Enzyme to Achieve Maximum Antioxidant and Nitric Oxide Inhibition Activity

In this research, optimization of pumpkin ( Cucurbita pepo ) hydrolysis condition was investigated in order to achieve maximum 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging and nitric oxide inhibition activity using Design Expert software and response surface method. For this purpose, hydrolysis conditions including concentration of alcalase enzyme were selected within 0.7-3.30%, temperature 32-58 °C and hydrolysis time 30-290 min as independent variable. The results showed that optimum hydrolysis conditions to achieve the maximum DPPH radical scavenging and nitric oxide inhibition activity were temperature of 44 °C, hydrolysis time of 260 min, and enzyme to substrate concentration of 3% which under this condition the DPPH radical scavenging and nitric oxide inhibition activity of hydrolyzate was 72.03 and 89.34%, respectively that was largely similar to the results proposed by the software (75.33 and 84.71%). According to the results, pumpkin seed protein hydrolyzate showed high antioxidant and nitric oxide inhibitory properties and can be used as a suitable ingredient in food formulations.
Improving environmental quality through participation?A critical perspective on the effectiveness of public participation

Consensual and participative forms of environmental governance are becoming increasingly important and are increasingly institutionalized. We observe that the main motive for the current emphasis of public involvement in environmental decisions is the expectation of enhanced implementation and compliance. This is shown drawing on current international and EU developments (part 1). We argue that, as of now, this expectation is based on a claim that still remains insufficiently substantiated. The effects of participatory processes on implementation of and compliance with political measures have up to now neither been sufficiently conceptualized nor empirically explored in a systematic fashion. We propose a causal model that integrates different hypotheses regarding the conditions under which public participation is likely to enhance the environmental efficiency, or effectiveness, of decisions (part 2). This model serves as a conceptual framework for a comparative secondary analysis of existing case studies as part of an ongoing research project. First results are presented, highlighting different types of participatory settings and the problems of an appropriate notion of effectiveness (part 3).
Etiological and pathogenetic aspects of non-specific bacterial vaginosis

The aim of this review was the biological properties analysis of microorganisms known as the main contributors to the non-specific bacterial vaginosis development. The mechanisms of anaerobic vaginal microflora pathogenic action have been found out to be the main cause of non-specific inflammatory processes. Special attention was given to the genera of Mobilunkus spp. , Atopobium spp. , Prevotella sp. representatives , which were studied as vaginal flora due to the modern diagnostic methods and techniques development. The homeostasis of the vaginal ecosystem results from complex interactions and synergies among the host and different microorganisms that colonize the vaginal mucosa and healthy vaginal microbiota is generally dominated by Lactobacillus spp. Lactobacilli which have been known to be antagonistic toward a variety of microorganisms. In cases of bacterial vaginoses, the proportion of Lactobacilus spp sharply decreases, while the share of anaerobic microorganisms increases: Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium sp. , Mobiluncus sp. , Prevotella sp . The virulence factors of Gardnerella vaginalis pathogenicity are: its ability to form biofilms; the presence of genes responsible for cytotoxicity. The ability of Gardnerella vaginalis, Atopobium sp. , Mobiluncus sp. , Prevotella sp . to produce short chain volatile fatty acids isomers results in the vaginal mucosa irritation (itching or burning) and discharge with unpleasant odour in BV associated with these microorganisms. Atopobium vaginae , together with Mobiluncus spp . and Prevotella spp . , provoke the accumulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines. The whole mechanism leads to an inflammation worsening in BV and stimulates the chronic process development. Both microorganisms Mobiluncus spp . and A. vaginae are competitive lactobacilli in relation to the glycogen consumption. Conclusions. Analysis of literature shows that pathogens of non-specific bacterial vaginosis have wide range of pathogenicity factors. This provides pathogenesis and clinical signs of the disease.
3 D Autonomous Navigation Line Extraction for Field Roads Based on Binocular Vision

This paper proposes a 3D autonomous navigation line extraction method for field roads in hilly regions based on a low-cost binocular vision system. Accurate guide path detection of field roads is a prerequisite for the automatic driving of agricultural machines. First, considering the lack of lane lines, blurred boundaries, and complex surroundings of field roads in hilly regions, a modified image processing method was established to strengthen shadow identification and information fusion to better distinguish the road area from its surroundings. Second, based on nonobvious shape characteristics and small differences in the gray values of the field roads inside the image, the centroid points of the road area as its statistical feature was extracted and smoothed and then used as the geometric primitives of stereo matching. Finally, an epipolar constraint and a homography matrix were applied for accurate matching and 3D reconstruction to obtain the autonomous navigation line of the field roads. Experiments on the automatic driving of a carrier on field roads showed that on straight roads, multicurvature complex roads and undulating roads, the mean deviations between the actual midline of the road and the automatically traveled trajectory were 0.031m, 0.069m, and 0.105m, respectively, with maximum deviations of 0.133, 0.195m, and 0.216m, respectively. These test results demonstrate that the proposed method is feasible for road identification and 3D navigation line acquisition.
A New Approach for Electrooculogram Recognition Algorithms

In this work we analyze electrooculogram (EOG) signals’ properties, and propose two recognition algorithms for translating signal patterns into actual eye movements. The objective is to provide a reliable and low cost classification method for Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications. An EOG signal database is generated through an acquisition system. This database is later used to validate the proposed pattern recognition methods, in which the discrete wavelet transform (DWT) was applied to represent the signal with less coefficients. Finally, the results are presented and compared with other extraction methods to distinguish patient’s intents through EOG. Keywords— Eletrooculogram, Human machine interface, Pattern recognition, Discrete Wavelet Transform.