University at Buffalo

About: University at Buffalo is a education organization based out in Buffalo, New York, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Poison control. The organization has 33773 authors who have published 63840 publications receiving 2278954 citations. The organization is also known as: UB & State University of New York at Buffalo.

Removing the Shadow of Suspicion: The Effects of Apology Versus Denial for Repairing Competence- Versus Integrity-Based Trust Violations

Abstract: Two studies were conducted to examine the implications of an apology versus a denial for repairing trust after an alleged violation. Results reveal that trust was repaired more successfully when mistrusted parties (a) apologized for violations concerning matters of competence but denied culpability for violations concerning matters of integrity, and (b) had apologized for violations when there was subsequent evidence of guilt but had denied culpability for violations when there was subsequent evidence of innocence. Supplementary analyses also revealed that the interactive effects of violation type and violation response on participants' trusting intentions were mediated by their trusting beliefs. Combined, these findings provide needed insight and supporting evidence concerning how trust might be repaired in the aftermath of a violation.

Encouraging information security behaviors in organizations: Role of penalties, pressures and perceived effectiveness

Abstract: Secure management of information systems is crucially important in information intensive organizations. Although most organizations have long been using security technologies, it is well known that technology tools alone are not sufficient. Thus, the area of end-user security behaviors in organizations has gained an increased attention. In information security observing end-user security behaviors is challenging. Moreover, recent studies have shown that the end users have divergent security views. The inability to monitor employee IT security behaviors and divergent views regarding security policies, in our view, provide a setting where the principal agent paradigm applies. In this paper, we develop and test a theoretical model of the incentive effects of penalties, pressures and perceived effectiveness of employee actions that enhances our understanding of employee compliance to information security policies. Based on 312 employee responses from 77 organizations, we empirically validate and test the model. Our findings suggest that security behaviors can be influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. Pressures exerted by subjective norms and peer behaviors influence employee information security behaviors. Intrinsic motivation of employee perceived effectiveness of their actions was also found to play an important role in security policy compliance intentions. In analyzing the penalties, certainty of detection was found to be significant while surprisingly, severity of punishment was found to have a negative effect on security behavior intentions. We discuss the implications of our findings for theory and practice.

Control of Machines with Friction

Abstract: 1. Introduction.- 2. Friction in Machines.- 2.1. The Contemporary Model of Machine Friction.- 2.2. Boundary Lubricants: a Domain of Many Choices.- 2.3. Relaxation Oscillations.- 2.4. Friction Modeling in the Controls Literature.- 2.5. An Integrated Friction Model.- 3. Experiment Design.- 4. Repeatability.- 5. Break-Away Experiments.- 5.1. Experimental Issues in Measuring Break-Away Torque.- 5.2. Building the Compensation Table.- 6. Friction as a Function of Velocity.- 6.1. Analysis of Variance in the Motion Friction Data.- 6.2. Friction at Low Velocities.- 6.3. Friction During Compliant Motion.- 6.4. The Dahl Effect.- 6.5. The Stribeck Effect.- 6.6. Temporal Effects in the Rise and Decay of Friction.- 6.7. Variance in Friction as Process Noise.- 7. Analysis of Stick-Slip.- 7.1. Dimensional Analysis.- 7.2. Perturbation Analysis.- 7.3. The Impact of Static Friction Rising as a Function of Dwell Time.- 7.4. Integral Control.- 8. Demonstrations of Friction Compensation.- 8.1. Open-Loop Motion of One Joint.- 8.2. Open-Loop Motion of Three Joints.- 8.3. Friction Compensated Force Control.- 9. Suggestions Toward Friction Modeling and Compensation.- 9.1. Suggestions on Experimental Technique.- 9.2. Suggestions on Control.- 9.3. Conclusion.- Appendix A: Small Studies.- A.1 Friction as a Function of Motor Angle.- A.2 Joint 2 Motor Alone and Joint 2 Link Alone.- A.3 Trials with Dither.- A.4 Friction as a Function of Load.- A.5 Creep.- A.6 Effects that were not Observed.

Evidence-based assessment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adolescents.

Abstract: This article examines evidence-based assessment practices for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The nature, symptoms, associated features, and comorbidity of ADHD are briefly described, followed by a selective review of the literature on the reliability and validity of ADHD assessment methods. It is concluded that symptom rating scales based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed. [DSM-IV]; American Psychiatric Association, 1994), empirically and rationally derived ADHD rating scales, structured interviews, global impairment measures, and behavioral observations are evidence-based ADHD assessment methods. The most efficient assessment method is obtaining information through parent and teacher rating scales; both parent and teacher ratings are needed for clinical purposes. Brief, non-DSM based rating scales are highly correlated with DSM scales but are much more efficient and just as effective at diagnosing ADHD. No incremental validity or utility is conferred by structured interviews when parent and teacher ratings are utilized. Observational procedures are empirically valid but not practical for clinical use. However, individualized assessments of specific target behaviors approximate observations and have both validity and treatment utility. Measures of impairment that report functioning in key domains (peer, family, school) as well as globally have more treatment utility than nonspecific global measures of impairment. DSM diagnosis per se has not been demonstrated to have treatment utility, so the diagnostic phase of assessment should be completed with minimal time and expense so that resources can be focused on other aspects of assessment, particularly treatment planning. We argue that the main focus of assessment should be on target behavior selection, contextual factors, functional analyses, treatment planning, and outcome monitoring.

Assessment of Risk for Periodontal Disease. II. Risk Indicators for Alveolar Bone Loss

Abstract: This study examined the risk indicators for alveolar bone loss associated with periodontal infection. A cross-section of 1,361 subjects aged 25 to 74 years, from Erie County, NY were evaluated for interproximal alveolar bone loss and potential explanatory variables including age, gender, history of systemic diseases, smoking, and presence of 8 subgingival bacteria. Interproximal alveolar bone loss was measured from the alveolar crest to the CEJ and a mean computed for each subject. The mean bone loss per subject (BL) ranged from 0.4 to 8.8 mm, and this outcome variable was grouped into 4 ordered categories. The degree of association between the explanatory variables and BL was examined utilizing an ordinal stepwise logistic regression model. Factors which were positively associated with more severe bone loss included subgingival colonization with B. forsythus (O.R. 2.52; 95% CI: 1.98 to 3.17) or P. gingivalis (O.R. 1.73; 95% CI: 1.27 to 2.37), race (Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islanders) with an O....