Predicting Problem Gambling in Australian Adults Using a Multifaceted Model of Impulsivity

Impulsivity is a factor that has been linked strongly to problem gambling; however, conceptualization problems have impeded research in this area. Research suggests that there may be as many as five impulsivity subtypes and that some but not all of these subtypes are involved in problem gambling. This cross-sectional and correlational study used the multifaceted UPPS-P Impulsive Behaviour Scale as a predictor of problem gambling in a community (N = 200) sample of Australian adult gamblers. Of the five impulsivity subtypes, negative urgency, positive urgency and sensation seeking were found to be positively related to problem gambling, while lack of premeditation and lack of perseverance were unrelated. Multiple regression analyses revealed that positive urgency and negative urgency were the only significant predictors of problem gambling, suggesting that individuals who have the tendency to act rashly when in a positive or negative mood are more likely to display problem gambling behaviour. The results provide further evidence of the significant role of strong emotions in problem gambling. Further, it appears that problem gambling can be motivated both by the impulsive desire to avoid negative mood states and by the impulsive desire to maintain and enhance positive mood states.     

由基函数选择辅助线性算子的方法

本文研究了同伦分析方法中由基函数选择有效的辅助线性算子的方法，并将其应用到同伦分析方法中，求解了一个非线性偏微分方程边值问题，并且获得了收敛的级数解．结果表明此方法是有效的，也有利于同伦分析方法的进一步研究．     

Men’s health issues in asia

Abstract

Men’s health has gained prominence over the past few years but it is still not on par with the attention or funding that women and child health is getting. In Asia, this issue is even more conspicuous. With westernization of lifestyle, Asian men’s problems emulate their Western counterparts but there are certain issues unique to Asian men due to cultural differences. This review will discuss the health issues affecting Asian men and suggest measures that can be taken to overcome them.     

A poisson-gamma model for two-stage cluster sampling data

We propose a model for count data from two-stage cluster sampling, where observations within each cluster are subjected simultaneously to internal influences and external factors at the cluster level. This model can be seen as a two-stage hierarchical model with local and global predictors. This parameter-driven model causes the counts within a cluster to share a common latent factor and to be correlated. Maximum likelihood (ml) estimation based on an EM algorithm for the model is discussed. Simulation study is carried out to assess the benefit of using ml estimates compared to a standard Poisson regression analysis that ignores the within cluster correlation.     

利用重点大学优势发展高职教育的思路

高等职业教育事业在我国正蓬勃兴起 ,各类高职院校都应立足本身的优势进行教育改革与实践。本文从实际出发 ,对如何利用重点本科院校教育优势办高职的意义、定位和专业设置以及高职素质教育进行了探讨 ,并在实践的基础上提出了重点本科院校办高职应注意的若干问题     

车用蓄电池早期损坏的原因及预防

分析了车用蓄电池早期损坏的原因，提出了相应的预防措施。     

常系数线性微分方程初值问题的算子解法

以算子作工具,给出了常系数线性微分方程(组)初值问题的一种解法.     

严肃的游戏者与游戏的严肃性

赫伊津哈的《游戏的人》是西方第一部真正意义上的游戏论专著，赫伊津哈为游戏精神在当代的高扬作出了无法抹煞的贡献。虽然，赫伊津哈的理论不免给人以泛游戏论的印象，但他赋予游戏的高度严肃性与极富包容性的人文精神不但为游戏论注入了新的内涵，更为人类文化史的研究提供了特别的游戏视角。他的游戏精神在现代以及后现代人文科学论域中的影响将会进一步提升。     

对延边人才工作的思考

新世纪的知识战略主要靠人才.延边地区在人才方面有许多问题,也是有原因的.解决延边人才问提高认识,健全用人机制,大力培养人才,引进人才,强化继续教育,加快人才资源的二次开发.     

《生命科学导论》课程考核存在的问题和改革建议

为适应高校培养高素质人才的需要,对学科课程考核改革势在必行,文章主要阐述了生命科学导论课程考核所存在的考核方式、考核时机、考核范围等几方面的问题,并从学生、教师、考核理念等三方面进行了分析。最后针对生命科学导论课程考核改革提出了相应的建议:(1)采取多种考核方式;(2)制定完善的考核体系;(3)加强考核后的反思与研究。