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Authenticity and autochthonous traditions in archaic and Hellenistic poetry
No full textJ.J.H. Klooster, ‘Authenticity and autochthonous traditions in archaic and Hellenistic poetry’. In E. Bakker (ed): Authorship, Authority and Authenticity in Archaic and Classical Greek Song. Proceedings of the Network for the Study of Archaic and Classical Greek Song, Vol. 2, Leiden: Bril
Assessing the impacts of Cohesion Policy on EU regions:A non-parametric analysis on interventions promoting research and innovation and transport accessibility
No full textTraditionally, the effectiveness of European Cohesion Policy has been evaluated in terms of GDP growth rate. In this paper, we consider the effect of the regional policy in terms of its impacts on two specific fields of intervention, namely research, technological development and innovation', and transport infrastructure'. Our econometric approach involves the use of a non-parametric regression discontinuity design technique to a uniquely-disaggregated Cohesion Policy dataset broken down according to the specific objectives of each stream of funding. The analysis considers different time intervals and sub-samples. Our results demonstrate a positive impact of Cohesion Policy interventions in these two specific fields of intervention.</p
How to foster health and well-being when self-control is low
No full textThe exertion of self-control is critical in various spheres in life as it captures the effortful inhibition of impulses and forms a crucial part of executive functioning processes involved in strategic planning, engaging in high-effort thinking, and actively making choices and decisions. Self-control is clearly relevant in understanding health and well-being and is associated with behaviors such as yielding to and resisting food temptations, engaging in physical exercise, eating whole bran and fruit, and balancing work and family life. In addition to health concerns not playing a substantial part in people’s food choices, a host of factors have been identified in the literature that may create conditions that are conducive to low self-control decision-making within, but certainly also beyond, the food and health domains. The effectiveness of the sixth heuristic principle, commitment and consistency, was demonstrated using a sample of participants that differed in chronic, rather than state self-control
Minimal pronouns, logophoricity and long-distance reflexivization in Avar
No full textThis paper discusses two morphologically related anaphoric pronouns in Avar (Avar-Andic, Nakh-Daghestanian) and proposes that one of them should be treated as a minimal pronoun that receives its interpretation from a λ-operator situated on a phasal head whereas the other is a logophoric pronoun denoting the author of the reported event
Sustained attention in adult ADHD:time-on-task effects of various measures of attention
No full textNeuropsychological research on adults with ADHD showed deficits in various aspects of attention. However, the majority of studies failed to explore the change of performance over time, so-called time-on-task effects. As a consequence, little is known about sustained attention performance of adults with ADHD. The aim of the present study was therefore to test the hypothesis of sustained attention deficits of adults with ADHD. Twenty-nine adults with ADHD and 30 healthy individuals were assessed on four 20-min tests of sustained attention, measuring alertness, selective attention, divided attention and flexibility. The deterioration of performance over time (time-on-task effects) was compared between patients with ADHD and healthy individuals to conclude on sustained attention performance. Compared to healthy individuals, patients with ADHD showed significant deficits of medium size in selective attention and divided attention. Furthermore, medium sustained attention deficits was observed in measures of alertness, selective attention and divided attention. This study supports the notion of sustained attention deficits of adults with ADHD.</p
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No full textRural development in the digital age:A systematic literature review on unequal ICT availability, adoption, and use in rural areas
No full textThis paper presents a systematic review of 157 papers on digital developments and rural development in advanced countries. It focuses on the general conclusions, in order to better understand the potential impacts of the coming Next Generation Access revolution. We distinguish two major strands of research: connectivity research and inclusion research. In the connectivity theme, the conclusion is that there are persistent and growing differences in data infrastructure quality between urban and rural areas. Public policies to promote the availability or improvement of data infrastructure are essentially responsive, and rapidly outdated by market developments. For inclusion, the hampered diffusion of technologies, and the lower average levels of education and skills in rural areas have a negative impact on adoption and use. Generic policies in this field neglect specific local needs. The paradox is that rural communities are most in need of improved digital connectivity to compensate for their remoteness, but they are least connected and included. Future research should therefore focus on specific places and communities combining both connectivity and inclusion issues in order to inform 'customized policies' for poorly connected and digitally excluded rural communities. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.</p
Self-reported physical, affective and somatic effects of ecstasy (MDMA) use:An observational study of recreational users
No full textBackground: Assessments of the residual effects of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) are typically restricted to experimental studies. The current observational study aimed to investigate the immediate and delayed cognitive, affective and somatic effects of recreational MDMA and other drug use among adults.Method: Thirty-eight adults (26 males and 12 females) aged 19-55 years (mean age 32.1 years) who attended a private recreational event in the Netherlands participated in this study. Demographics and recreational drug use history was recorded at baseline. Participants were categorized a priori into groups based on self-reported drug use at the event and were classified as (1) MDMA and other drug use (N=13, MDMA group), (2) drug use other than MDMA (N=11, DRUGS group), and (3) alcohol only (N=14, ALCOHOL group). Participants completed a daily online survey for one week post drug use, and a past week mood assessment using the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI) at day7 and day 30 post-drug use.Results: Compared to baseline, the MDMA group reported greater complaints one day post drug use, and some symptoms persisted up to four days. Compared to the MDMA group, the DRUGS group reported greater physical symptoms at one-day post drug ingestion, with some effects present at day 3 post-drug use. No past-week mood differences were detected between groups at day 7 or day 30.Conclusion: Those who consumed MDMA reported greater somatic complaints on day 1, and symptoms of reduced energy, increased fatigue, and weakness persisted up to four days post drug-ingestion
Effects of methylphenidate on memory functions of adults with ADHD
No full textNeuropsychological research on adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) revealed considerable impairments in memory functions related to executive control. However, only limited evidence exists supporting the effects of pharmacological treatment using methylphenidate (MPH) on memory functions. The aim of the present study was, therefore, to explore the impact of MPH on various memory functions of adults with ADHD. Thirty-one adults with ADHD treated with MPH, 36 adults with ADHD not-treated with MPH, and 36 healthy individuals were assessed on several aspects of memory, including short-term memory, working memory, retrospective memory, prospective memory, and source memory. Multivariate statistical analyses were applied to compare memory functions between groups. Nonmedicated adults with ADHD showed considerable impairments in memory functions related to executive control. Adults with ADHD treated with MPH showed improved memory functions when compared to nonmedicated patients, but were still impaired when compared to healthy controls. The present study emphasized the severity of memory impairments of adults with ADHD. A pharmacological treatment with MPH appeared to improve memory, but does not normalize functioning. Additional treatment intervention (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy) is therefore necessary.</p