bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Is there a link between the volume of physical exercise and emotional intelligence (EQ)?
Authors: Gáspár Zoltán , Soós István , Szabo Attila 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Emotional intelligence (EQ) was linked to sport participation. We report two studies in which we tested the link between exercise volume, defined as weekly hours of exercise, and EQ. Volunteers (n = 64 and n = 84) completed the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale. In Study I, significant correlations between exercise volume and use- and regulation-of-emotions prompted us to use a posteriori grouping into high- and low exercise-volume groups. The former exhibited better use-of-emotions than the latter (p = .007, d = .87). In Study II, using a priori grouping, we replicated the finding from Study I (p = .001, d = .78), and the groups also differed in “self-emotions appraisal” (p = .05, d = .44) and total EQ (p = .017, d = .54). Since the items measuring the use-of-emotions involve motivational aspects of the EQ, we posit that this dimension is “naturally” linked to exercise volume. Our findings also suggest that self-emotions appraisal and the overall EQ are linked to greater volumes of exercise. These results should provide an incentive for longitudinal studies in this area.
Testing the construct validity of the Discounting Inventory – Psychometric properties of a Polish and German samples
Authors: Malesza Marta 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
The Discounting Inventory (DI), originally developed in polish language, allows the measurement of individual differences in the delay, probabilistic, effort, and social discounting rates. The present study attempted to validate the DI’s psychometric properties using German university students and to compare the results to those from a sample of Polish university students. Over four hundred participants completed the DI and traditional discounting measures. A confirmatory factor analyses indicated that the original four-factor model of the DI provided an excellent fit for the German data and internal consistency was high. These outcomes were similar, if not superior, to those from the Polish sample. DI scores strongly correlated with traditional discounting measures scores in both samples, replicating previous results. These findings indicate that the DI is a valid measure for use in a sample from another cultural setting, which is potentially useful to both researchers and practitioners.
Introducing Emotioncy as an Invisible Force Controlling Causal Decisions: A Case of Attribution Theory
Authors: Pishghadam Reza , Abbasnejad Hannaneh 
Published: April 2017

AbstractGiven the prominence of studies aimed at determining the factors influencing causal judgments, this study attempts to introduce the newly-developed concept of emotioncy as one of the guiding factors pushing attribution judgments toward a certain spectrum. To this end, two scales of attribution and emotioncy were designed using ten hypothetical situations. A total number of 309 participants filled out the scales. The construct validity of the scales was substantiated through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Afterwards, structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilized to examine the possible relationships among the sub-constructs of attribution and emotioncy scales. The results indicated that as the participants’ emotioncy level increases, it becomes more likely for them to attribute probable causes to external factors. Moreover, it was revealed that while the involved individuals attribute causes to external factors, the exvolved ones attribute them to internal factors. In the end, implications of the findings were discussed in the realm of judgment and decision making.
Synergistic Effect of Hyperoxia and Biotrauma On Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Authors: Shosholcheva Mirjana , Јankulovski Nikola , Kartalov Andrijan , Kuzmanovska Biljana , Miladinova Daniela 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Patients undergoing mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs) may develop ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). Beside the high tidal volume (Vt) and plateau pressure (Pplat), hyperoxia is supposed to precipitate lung injury. Oxygen toxicity is presumed to occur at levels of fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) exceeding 0.40. The exposure time to hyperoxia is certainly very important and patients who spend extended time on mechanical ventilation (MV) are probably more exposed to severe hyperoxic acute lung injury (HALI). Together, hyperoxia and biotrauma (release of cytokines) have a synergistic effect and can induce VILI. In the clinical practice, the reduction of FiO2 to safe levels through the appropriate use of the positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) and the alignment of mean airway pressure is an appropriate goal. The strategy for lung protective ventilation must include setting up FiO2 to a safe level that is accomplished by using PaO2/FiO2 ratio with a lower limit of FiO2 to achieve acceptable levels of PaO2, which will be safe for the patient without local (lungs) or systemic inflammatory response. The protocol from the ARDS-net study is used for ventilator setup and adjustment. Cytokines (IL-1, IL-6, TNFα and MIP-2) that are involved in the inflammatory response are determined in order to help the therapeutic approach in counteracting HALI. Computed tomography findings reflect the pathological phases of the diffuse alveolar damage. At least preferably the lowest level of FiO2 should be used in order to provide full lung protection against the damage induced by MV.
BDI in the Assessment of Depression in Different Medical Conditions
Authors: Pop-Jordanova Nada 
Published: April 2017

AbstractAs a common disorder, depression must be diagnosed not only in psychiatric but also in different medical settings, especially in patients with chronic diseases. Beck Depression Inventory is valuable and sensitive self-report inventory used worldwide for assessment depressive symptoms. In this research we present obtained scores of BDI in different group of disorders and we showed that BDI scores are related to the clinical condition, as well as with the age.
Aluta continua: Accountability and the Domestic Violence Act, 116 of 1998
Authors: Vetten Lisa 
Published: April 2017

In 1998, in an attempt to undo the long-standing neglect of domestic violence, legislators placed a set of duties on the police in relation to domestic violence and coupled these with a unique system of accountability relations and practices. This articles examines the effect of these in three ways:review both of complaints of misconduct, as well as the station audits conducted in terms of the Domestic Violence Act's prescripts, and analysis of the workings of the Act's accountability mechanisms over time. This shows the Act's system of accountability to have had some success in making domestic violence a policing priority. But this has taken a number of years of interaction across the domains of the political, legal, bureaucratic and the social to accomplish. On this account accountability reveals itself to be a contingent outcome and practice that also takes different forms at different times. It also remains an ambivalent undertaking in relation to domestic violence. While answers may be demanded of the police, oversight of these responses is lodged with an agency possessing limited capacity and weak institutional authority.
Review of Recent Methodological Developments in Group-Randomized Trials: Part 1—Design
Authors: Turner Elizabeth L. , Li Fan , Gallis John A. , Prague Melanie , Murray David M. 
Published: April 2017

In 2004, Murray et al. reviewed methodological developments in the design and analysis of group-randomized trials (GRTs). We have highlighted the developments of the past 13 years in design with a companion article to focus on developments in analysis. As a pair, these articles update the 2004 review. We have discussed developments in the topics of the earlier review (e.g., clustering, matching, and individually randomized group-treatment trials) and in new topics, including constrained randomization and a range of randomized designs that are alternatives to the standard parallel-arm GRT. These include the stepped-wedge GRT, the pseudocluster randomized trial, and the network-randomized GRT, which, like the parallel-arm GRT, require clustering to be accounted for in both their design and analysis.
Machine Learning for Social Services: A Study of Prenatal Case Management in Illinois
Authors: Pan Ian , Nolan Laura B. , Brown Rashida R. , Khan Romana , van der Boor Paul , Harris Daniel G. , Ghani Rayid 
Published: April 2017

Objectives. To evaluate the positive predictive value of machine learning algorithms for early assessment of adverse birth risk among pregnant women as a means of improving the allocation of social services.Methods. We used administrative data for 6457 women collected by the Illinois Department of Human Services from July 2014 to May 2015 to develop a machine learning model for adverse birth prediction and improve upon the existing paper-based risk assessment. We compared different models and determined the strongest predictors of adverse birth outcomes using positive predictive value as the metric for selection.Results. Machine learning algorithms performed similarly, outperforming the current paper-based risk assessment by up to 36%; a refined paper-based assessment outperformed the current assessment by up to 22%. We estimate that these improvements will allow 100 to 170 additional high-risk pregnant women screened for program eligibility each year to receive services that would have otherwise been unobtainable.Conclusions. Our analysis exhibits the potential for machine learning to move government agencies toward a more data-informed approach to evaluating risk and providing social services. Overall, such efforts will improve the efficiency of allocating resource-intensive interventions.
Small-Group Randomized Controlled Trial to Increase Condom Use and HIV Testing Among Hispanic/Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men
Authors: Rhodes Scott D. , Alonzo Jorge , Mann Lilli , Song Eunyoung Y. , Tanner Amanda E. , Arellano Jorge Elias , Rodriguez-Celedon Rodrigo , Garcia Manuel , Freeman Arin , Reboussin Beth A. , Painter Thomas M. 
Published: April 2017

Objectives. To evaluate the HOLA en Grupos intervention, a Spanish-language small-group behavioral HIV prevention intervention designed to increase condom use and HIV testing among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. Methods. In 2012 to 2015, we recruited and randomized 304 Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men, aged 18 to 55 years in North Carolina, to the 4-session HOLA en Grupos intervention or an attention-equivalent general health education comparison intervention. Participants completed structured assessments at baseline and 6-month follow-up. Follow-up retention was 100%. Results. At follow-up, relative to comparison participants, HOLA en Grupos participants reported increased consistent condom use during the past 3 months (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 4.1; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.2, 7.9; P < .001) and HIV testing during the past 6 months (AOR = 13.8; 95% CI = 7.6, 25.3; P < .001). HOLA en Grupos participants also reported increased knowledge of HIV (P < .001) and sexually transmitted infections (P < .001); condom use skills (P < .001), self-efficacy (P < .001), expectancies (P < .001), and intentions (P < .001); sexual communication skills (P < .01); and decreased fatalism (P < .001). Conclusions. The HOLA en Grupos intervention is efficacious for reducing HIV risk behaviors among Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men.
Hairy Vetch Biomass across the Eastern United States: Effects of Latitude, Seeding Rate and Date, and Termination Timing
Authors: Mirsky Steven B. , Ackroyd Victoria J. , Cordeau Stephane , Curran William S. , Hashemi Masoud , Reberg‐Horton S. Chris , Ryan Matthew R. , Spargo John T. 
Published: April 2017

Core Ideas
Seeding hairy vetch at the optimal time is crucial for biomass production.
Optimal hairy vetch seeding rate for maximizing biomass production depends on latitude.
The optimal seeding rate is 15 to 20 kg ha−1 in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania.
The optimal seeding rate is 5 to 10 kg ha−1 in Maryland and North Carolina.
Hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) is a legume grown for high biomass and N fixation. Climate, population density, establishment date, and termination timing affect biomass production; the combined effect of these factors has not been documented. We conducted an experiment in Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and North Carolina across a range of hairy vetch seeding rates and dates and termination timings to define biomass production potential and determine minimum seeding rates. Hairy vetch was planted at two dates at rates of 6 to 50 kg ha−1. The cover crop was terminated at early and intermediate vegetative and 50% flowering stages. Across the factorial of planting and termination dates, biomass increased 529 kg ha−1 on average for every 100 growing degree days (GDD) accumulated. Maximum biomass across treatments was 460 to 2815 kg ha−1 in Massachusetts, 23 to 4523 kg ha−1 in New York, 72 to 6570 kg ha−1 in Pennsylvania, 1106 to 7117 kg ha−1 in Maryland, and 4314 to 7759 kg ha−1 in North Carolina. In Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania, hairy vetch produced maximum biomass at seeding rates of 15 to 20 kg ha−1, at the low end of the currently recommended rate of 18 to 22 kg ha−1. In Maryland and North Carolina, hairy vetch produced maximum biomass when seeded at 5 to 10 kg ha−1. Our results show significant variation in optimal seeding rates across a latitudinal gradient, and illustrate the importance of site‐specific management.
Percepção e ação ecossanitária numa comunidade adjacente à Sanga das Charqueadas em Tapes - Rio Grande do Sul - Brasil
Authors: AMBOS Silvia Maria Hoff , RUAS NETO Antônio Leite , AMBOS Stefania Hoff 
Published: April 2017

<p>O município de Tapes localiza-se às margens da Laguna dos Patos no Rio Grande do Sul. Tapes possui três cursos d’água urbanos: Arroio Teixeira, Sanga do Meio, Sanga da Charqueadas e um rural, Sanga das Capivaras. Os cursos de água são poluídos pelo esgoto doméstico e aporte de agrotóxicos, com risco à saúde principalmente em inundações. Neste estudo objetivou-se compreender as percepções ecológicas e sanitárias da comunidade da Vila Maria, situada no início da Sanga das Charqueadas. Em períodos sem inundação, a comunidade utiliza as margens do curso para recreação e tem contato com a água durante a pesca esportiva. A mata ciliar é densa em parte e há animais silvestres na área. Avaliou-se a percepção sobre as condições ecológicas e as propostas de melhoria incluindo atividades de fitorremediação. A metodologia foi a da Educomunicação com perspectiva de ecossanitarismo e o Método Bambu de planejamento em oficinas comunitárias. O conhecimento tradicional e popular foi valorizado para a ação comunitária. Nesta parte do curso de água foi detectada contaminação por coliformes fecais anteriormente e confirmada no estudo. Foi constatado um nível proibitivo para contatos recreativos, no qual ficou próximo de 100 000 NMP/100 ml. Nas oficinas observou-se o cuidado com os recursos naturais e um interesse em desenvolver alternativas mitigadoras como a fitorremediação. Uma ação comunitária de reflorestamento nativo na mata ciliar e plantio de taiobas para fitorremediação foi indicado e praticado. Concluiu-se que o desenvolvimento de ações comunitárias ecossanitárias foi viabilizado a partir do espaço criado pelo projeto.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
Implementasi pemanfaatan software penulisan laporan hasil belajar siswa SMK pada pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013
Authors: Retnawati Heri , Hadi Samsul , Nugraha Ariyadi Chandra 
Published: April 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi penulisan laporan hasil belajar siswa SMK pada pelaksanaan Kurikulum 2013 menggunakan software penulisan rapor online. Penelitian ini merupakan studi deskriptif eksploratif, yang merupakan bagian dari penelitian pengembangan dengan menggunakan model Sharma. Data dikumpulkan dengan observasi dan angket. Partisipan kegiatan pemanfaatan software di SMK sebanyak 9 SMK baik negeri dan swasta di DI Yogyakarta, dengan melibatkan wakasek kurikulum, guru kelas, dan teknisi teknologi informasi dari tiap sekolah partisipan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 56% responden menyatakan bahwa software yang dikembangkan memiliki kualitas baik dan sisanya 44% responden menyatakan bahwa bahwa software yang dikembangkan memiliki kualitas sedang. Beberapa masukan responden untuk perbaikan software yaitu (1) perlu adanya sinkronisasi sistem dengan peraturan pemerintah terbaru (2) penyempurnaan kelengkapan keterangan dalam sistem; (3) perlu adanya kerjasama dengan dinas pendidikan atau instansi terkait; dan (4) pembatasan wewenang siswa. Berdasarkan masukan-masukan tersebut dilakukan perbaikan sehingga software siap digunakan untuk membantu guru SMK di Indonesia menyusun laporan hasil belajar menggunakan Kurikulum 2013.Kata kunci: software penulisan rapor online, Kurikulum 2013, siswa SMK IMPLEMENTATION OF THE USE OF THE LEARNING OUTCOMES REPORT WRITING SOFTWARE OF VOCATIONAL STUDENT ON CURRICULUM 2013AbstractThis study aimed to describe implementation of learning outcomes report writing of vocational students on Curriculum 2013 using the online report writing software. This research was descriptive exploratory study, which was part of the research development by using Sharma’s model. Data collected by observation and questionnaire. Participants in this study involved 9 both public and private vocational school in Special Region of Yogyakarta Province, involving the vice principals of curriculum, classroom teachers, and information technology technicians from each school participants. The results showed that 56% of respondents stated that the developed software has good quality and the remaining 44% of respondents stated that the software developed has medium quality. Some respondents suggestions for improvements to the software, namely (1) the need for synchronization of the system with the newest government regulations (2) improvement of the completeness of information within the system; (3) the need for cooperation with the department of education or other related institutions; and (4) limitation the authority of the students. Based on these suggestions have been conducted improving the system so that the software was ready for use to assist vocational teachers in Indonesia to prepare the learning outcomes reports on Curriculum 2013.Keywords: the online report writing software, Curriculum 2013, vocational students
Evaluasi pelaksanaan blended learning di SMK TI Udayana menggunakan model CSE-UCLA
Authors: Divayana Dewa Gede Hendra 
Published: April 2017

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh tingkat efektivitas pelaksanaan blended learning di SMK TI Udayana ditinjau dari beberapa komponen evaluasi yaitu system assessment, program planning, program implementation, program improvement, dan program certification. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi evaluatif, dengan menggunakan model evaluasi CSE-UCLA (Center for the Study of Evaluation- University of California in Los Angeles). Subjek penelitian terdiri dari: kepala sekolah, guru, siswa, dan tim pengelola blended learning. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata tingkat efektivitas pada komponen system assessment sebesar 86,7% sehingga termasuk kategori tinggi, rata-rata tingkat efektivitas pada komponen program planning sebesar 85,6% sehingga termasuk kategori tinggi, rata-rata tingkat efektivitas pada komponen program implementation sebesar 87,5% sehingga termasuk kategori tinggi, rata-rata tingkat efektivitas pada komponen program improvement sebesar 88,5% sehingga termasuk kategori tinggi, dan rata-rata tingkat efektivitas pada komponen program certification sebesar 88,9% sehingga termasuk kategori tinggi.Kata kunci: evaluasi, blended learning, CSE-UCLA EVALUATION OF BLENDED LEARNING AT SMK TI UDAYANA USING CSE-UCLA MODELAbstractThis study aimed to obtain the level of effectiveness of blended learning implementation at SMK TI Udayana in terms of some of the evaluation components such as: system assessment, program planning, program implementation, program improvement, and program certification. The method used in this study is an evaluative study, using CSE-UCLA (Center for the Study of Evaluation- University of California in Los Angeles) evaluation model. The research subjects consisted of: headmaster, teachers, students and the management team of blended learning. The results showed that the average level of effectiveness on the system assessment component amounted to 86.7% that includes high category, the average level of effectiveness on the program planning component amounted to 85.6% that includes high category, the average level of effectiveness on the program implementation component amounted to 87.5% that includes high category, the average level of effectiveness on the program improvement component amounted to 88.5% that includes high category, the average level of effectiveness on the program certification component amounted to 88.9% that includes high category.Keywords: evaluation, blended learning, CSE-UCLA
Who Is Afraid of Transparency?
Authors: Barlev Benzion , Citron David B. , Haddad Joshua Rene 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACT
The Conceptual Framework issued by the IASB and the FASB in 2010 excludes the concept of transparency on the grounds that it adds nothing to the existing corpus of qualitative characteristics. This paper argues that incorporating the concept of process transparency into the Conceptual Framework would provide the necessary conceptual basis for raising the status of the Management Discussion and Analysis from a non-mandatory guideline to an accounting standard. This would further the Boards' stated public interest objectives of “fostering trust, growth and long-term financial stability” by requiring disclosure of how critical accounting estimates affect reported results and, at a broader level, how and why key strategic management decisions are made. The paper derives this recommendation from a review of notions of transparency and “black box” in the public finance and management literatures. We also analyze the viewpoints expressed in comment letters to the Boards' Discussion Paper and the Exposure Draft, which preceded the Conceptual Framework. In contrast to the Boards' stance we find that most respondents who address the issue of transparency favor its inclusion in the Conceptual Framework. Finally, based on Kuhn's (1970) The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, we seek to explain the Boards' objection to the new concept.
Data Availability: All data are available from public sources.