Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Learning Influence Propagation of Personal Blogs with Content and Network Analyses

Weblogs (blogs) serve as a gateway to a large blog reader population, so blog authors can potentially influence a large reader population by expressing their thoughts and expertise in their blog posts. An important and complex problem, then, is figuring out why and how influence propagates through the blogosphere. While a number of previous research has looked at the network characteristics of blogs to analyze influence propagation through the blogspace, we hypothesize that a blog's influence depends on its contents as well as its network positions. Thus, in this paper, we explore two different influence propagation metrics showing different influence characteristics: Digg score and comment counts. Then, we present the results of our experiments to predict the level of influence propagation of a blog by applying machine learning algorithms to its contents and network positions. We observed over 70,000 blog posts, pruned from over 20,000,000 posts, and we found that the prediction accuracy using the content and the network features simultaneously shows the best F-score in various measures. We expect that this research result will contribute to understanding the problem of influence propagation through the blogosphere, and to developing applications for recommending influential blogs to social web users.
Predictors of readmission after elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

OBJECTIVE We sought to examine potential predictors of readmission after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. DESIGN/SETTING We analysed routinely collected data of CABG patients who have used the public hospital system of Victoria, Australia from July 1998 to June 2003. In total, 6,627 patients were selected by linking records of elective surgery waiting time data (Elective Surgery Information System), emergency department data (Victorian Emergency Minimum Dataset) and hospital discharge data (Victorian Admitted Episodes Dataset). MEASUREMENTS The outcome measures were 7-day, 30-day and 6-month readmissions. Possible predictors included were age, gender, Charlson comorbidity index, waiting times, length of stay in the hospital, and frequency of emergency department (ED) visits before CABG surgery. RESULTS 7.1%, 15.2%, and 32.3% of the study population were readmitted at 7 days, 30 days and 6 months respectively. In a multivariable regression model Charlson comorbidity index was associated with 30-day (OR = 1.18; 95% CI 1.11-1.24; P < 0.01) and 6-month readmission (OR = 1.20; 95% CI 1.15-1.26; P < 0.01). Multiple ED visits were associated with 7 day (OR = 1.75; 95% CI 1.28-2.38; P < 0.01), 30 day (OR = 1.53; 95% CI 1.22-1.93; P < 0.01) and 6 month (OR = 1.80; 95% CI 1.49-2.18; P < 0.01) readmission. Waiting time was not a statistically significant predictor of readmission.
Mediterranean diet and polyamine intake: possible contribution of increased polyamine intake to inhibition of age-associated disease

The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern associated with increased longevity, and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. Based on the findings that natural polyamines are strong anti-inflammatory substances, we have found that continuous and increased polyamine intake prolongs murine lifespan. Because polyamines are contained in most foods in widely varying concentrations, we sought epidemiologic evidence that supports an association between the Mediterranean diet and increased polyamine intake. The amounts of food supply in 49 European and other Western countries in 2005 were collected from the United Nations database, and the amount of food polyamine was estimated using polyamine concentrations in foods from published sources. The Mediterranean diet pattern was characteristically observed in Mediterranean countries. For all 49 countries and for foods such as olive oil (Spearman r = 0.602), fruit (r = 0.804), fruit and vegetables (r = 0.611), seafood (r = 0.461), and cheese (r = 0.411), the ratios of the amounts of these foods to total calories consumed were all posi- tively associated (P , 0.05) with the amount of polyamine per calorie. Legumes per calorie (r = 0.379), wine per calorie (r = 0.285), and the amount of seafood and poultry meat relative to red meat (r = 0.313) had a trend of positive association with the amount of polyamine per calorie (P , 0.05), while several foods in the non-Mediterranean diet group had a trend of no or negative association. Food polyamines are absorbed quickly from the intestinal lumen, and long-term increased polyamine intake increases blood polyamine concentration. The present findings, together with previous studies on polyamines, indicate a possible role for the food polyamines that are abundant in the Mediterranean diet in prolonging human life.
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for muscle‐invasive bladder cancer: a new standard of care?

t has become fairly easy to accept the preventive medicine benefits of stopping smoking. Urologists have felt free to advise, cajole and sometimes bully their patients into a healthier lifestyle where the problem has been bladder cancer. Sadly, the same cannot be said in the area of erectile dysfunction (ED). It is abundantly clear that ED and vascular disease in general share many critical causal characteristics and the need for diligent attention to very influential lifestyle factors. Yet the link between lifestyle and ED has not become widely used therapeutically. Indeed, the issues of vascular disease and ED seem mainly to have focused on drug safety, which although important has been shown to be scarcely an issue with the phosphodiesterase inhibitors in most patients. In limiting the focus to prescriptions and drug safety, urologists are missing a major opportunity for preventive medicine that may have a significant effect on several areas of health. Urologists have an opportunity in ED to make significant and beneficial lifestyle changes that arguably may have an even greater health benefit (in terms of life years) than the lifestyle issues in prostate cancer, bladder cancer or stone disease.
Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy of High-Redshift Submillimeter Galaxies: First Results

We present mid-infrared spectra of five submillimeter galaxies at z = 0.65-2.38 taken with the Spitzer Space Telescope. Four of these sources, at z ≲ 1.5, have strong PAH features and their composite spectrum is well fitted by an M82-like spectrum with an additional power-law component consistent with that expected from AGN activity. Based on comparison with local templates of the 7.7 μm PAH equivalent width and the PAH-to-infrared luminosity ratio, we conclude that these galaxies host both star formation and AGN activity, with star formation dominating the bolometric luminosity. The source at z = 2.38 displays a Mrk 231-type broad emission feature at rest frame ~8 μm that does not conform to the typical 7.7 μm/8.6 μm PAH complex in starburst galaxies, suggesting a more substantial AGN contribution.
There Are Infinitely Many Bent Functions for Which the Dual Is Not Bent

Bent functions can be classified into regular bent functions, weakly regular but not regular bent functions, and non-weakly regular bent functions. Regular and weakly regular bent functions always appear in pairs, since their duals are also bent functions. In general, this does not apply to non-weakly regular bent functions. However, the first known construction of non-weakly regular bent functions by Çeşmelioğlu et al. yields bent functions for which the dual is also bent. In this paper, the first construction of non-weakly regular bent functions for which the dual is not bent is presented. We call such functions non-dual-bent functions. Until now, only sporadic examples found via computer search were known. We then show that with the direct sum of bent functions and with the construction by Çeşmelioğlu et al., one can obtain infinitely many non-dual-bent functions once one example of a non-dual-bent function is known.
Differential Presynaptic Localization of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor Subtypes in the Rat Hippocampus

Neurotransmission in the hippocampus is modulated variously through presynaptic metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs). To establish the precise localization of presynaptic mGluRs in the rat hippocampus, we used subtype-specific antibodies for eight mGluRs (mGluR1–mGluR8) for immunohistochemistry combined with lesioning of the three major hippocampal pathways: the perforant path, mossy fiber, and Schaffer collateral. Immunoreactivity for group II (mGluR2) and group III (mGluR4a, mGluR7a, mGluR7b, and mGluR8) mGluRs was predominantly localized to presynaptic elements, whereas that for group I mGluRs (mGluR1 and mGluR5) was localized to postsynaptic elements. The medial perforant path was strongly immunoreactive for mGluR2 and mGluR7a throughout the hippocampus, and the lateral perforant path was prominently immunoreactive for mGluR8 in the dentate gyrus and CA3 area. The mossy fiber was labeled for mGluR2, mGluR7a, and mGluR7b, whereas the Schaffer collateral was labeled only for mGluR7a. Electron microscopy further revealed the spatial segregation of group II and group III mGluRs within presynaptic elements. Immunolabeling for the group III receptors was predominantly observed in presynaptic active zones of asymmetrical and symmetrical synapses, whereas that for the group II receptor (mGluR2) was found in preterminal rather than terminal portions of axons. Target cell-specific segregation of receptors, first reported for mGluR7a (Shigemoto et al., 1996), was also apparent for the other group III mGluRs, suggesting that transmitter release is differentially regulated by 2-amino-4-phosphonobutyrate-sensitive mGluRs in individual synapses on single axons according to the identity of postsynaptic neurons.
Social Constructions of Motherhood and Mothers on Drugs

Abstract The theoretical lens of feminist family therapy is used in this critical review of the literature concerning mothers who are in recovery from addiction and their ongoing stigmatization by society. The author's goal is to look at the issue of ‘motherhood’ as it has been constructed historically; how mothers on drugs are viewed by society, and the current policies and practices that result.
Quantitative inheritance for fruit traits in inter varietal crosses of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench)

Gene effects for important fruit traits of four inter-varietal crosses of okra were estimated by partitioning the means and variances of means of six basic generations from each cross into their genetic components to assess the gene action governing the inheritance of fruit yield and earliness related traits in spring and rainy season. The additive, dominance and digenic non-allelic gene interactions were observed to govern most of the fruit traits. The non-additive gene effects were more pronounced than additive ones for most of the traits in both the environments. The evidence of duplicate type of epistasis has been obtained for all the characters in different crosses in both the seasons. Thus for developing high yielding okra cultivars, recurrent selection in biparental progenies would help in exploiting the duplicate type of non-allelic interactions and allow recombination and concentration of genes having cumulative effects in population.
Mold Alkaloid Cytochalasin D Modifies the Morphology and Secretion of fMLP-, LPS-, or PMA-Stimulated Neutrophils upon Adhesion to Fibronectin

Neutrophils play an essential role in innate immunity due to their ability to migrate into infected tissues and kill microbes with bactericides located in their secretory granules. Neutrophil transmigration and degranulation are tightly regulated by actin cytoskeleton. Invading pathogens produce alkaloids that cause the depolymerization of actin, such as the mold alkaloid cytochalasin D. We studied the effect of cytochalasin D on the morphology and secretion of fMLP-, LPS-, or PMA-stimulated human neutrophils upon adhesion to fibronectin. Electron microscopy showed that the morphology of the neutrophils adherent to fibronectin in the presence of various stimuli differed. But in the presence of cytochalasin D, all stimulated neutrophils exhibited a uniform nonspread shape and developed thread-like membrane tubulovesicular extensions (cytonemes) measuring 200 nm in diameter. Simultaneous detection of neutrophil secretory products by mass spectrometry showed that all tested stimuli caused the secretion of MMP-9, a key enzyme in the neutrophil migration. Cytochalasin D impaired the MMP-9 secretion but initiated the release of cathepsin G and other granular bactericides, proinflammatory agents. The release of bactericides apparently occurs through the formation, shedding, and lysis of cytonemes. The production of alkaloids which modify neutrophil responses to stimulation via actin depolymerization may be part of the strategy of pathogen invasion.
Gendered Perceptions of Batterer Intervention Co-Facilitation

Gendered Perceptions of Batterer Intervention Co-Facilitation By Dorothy Boston The purpose of this dissertation was to examine the experience of co-facilitating male batterer intervention groups as reported by male and female facilitators and to identify how that experience differs along gender lines, given that dual-gender facilitation is an expectation of licensing standards that has not been researched. The following research questions were asked: 1) are there notable differences in how co-facilitation of male batterer intervention groups is experienced by males and females, 2) are females more sensitive to and affected by issues of power and control within the facilitation process than their male peers, and 3) is it more challenging for females to maintain a position of authority within the group process than it is for their male peers? Semi-structured interviews were completed with eleven co-facilitators of licensed batterer intervention groups, and data was compiled regarding their reported experiences. Results indicate that male and female facilitators identify success in similar ways and maintain motivation for this line of work in similar ways. Males and females both reported heightened awareness of power and control issues in relationships and interactions, but for female facilitators this reflected an increased awareness of female power and control strategies. Males and females both value dual-gender co-facilitation, and both are targets of attempts at collusion, but males are more likely to be approached with camaraderie by group members whereas females are more likely to be approached with compliments or attempts at flirtation. Contrary to expectations, power and control issues between male and female co-facilitators did not arise as an issue. Female facilitators were found to maintain authority within the group
Neurobehavioral deficits associated with chronic fatigue syndrome in veterans with Gulf War unexplained illnesses

Gulf War unexplained illnesses (GWUI) are a heterogeneous collection of symptoms of unknown origin known to be more common among veterans of the Gulf War than among nonveterans. In the present study we focused on one of these unexplained illnesses. We tested the hypothesis that in a sample of Persian Gulf War veterans chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was associated with cognitive deficits on computerized cognitive testing after controlling for the effects of premorbid cognitive differences. We obtained Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT) data acquired around the date of induction into the military on 94 veterans of the Gulf War, 32 with CFS and 62 healthy controls. Controls performed better than participants diagnosed with CFS on the AFQT. Cognitive deficits were associated with CFS on 3 of 8 variables after the effect of premorbid AFQT scores was removed with ANCOVA. (JINS, 2001, 7, 835–839.)
Energy requirements of infants.

Objective To estimate the energy requirements of infants from total energy expenditure and energy deposition during growth. Design Energy requirements during infancy were estimated from total energy expenditure measured by the doubly labelled water method and energy deposition based on measured protein and fat gains. Setting Database on the total energy expenditure and energy deposition of infants was compiled from available studies conducted in China, Chile, Gambia, Mexico, Netherlands, UK, and USA. Subjects Healthy, term infants. Results Total energy requirements (kJ day −1 ) increased with age and were higher in boys than girls due to differences in weight. Energy requirements decreased from 473 kJ kg −1 per day for boys and 447 kJ kg −1 per day for girls at 1 month of age to 337 kJ kg −1 per day for boys and 341 kJ kg −1 per day for girls at 6 months of age, and thereafter tended to plateau. Energy deposition as a percentage of total energy requirements decreased from 40% at 1 month to 3% at 12 months of age. These estimates are 10–32% lower than the 1985 FAO/WHO/UNU recommendations which were based on observed energy intakes of infants. Conclusions Recommendations for the energy intake of infants should be revised based on new estimates of total energy expenditure and energy deposition.
Anthropomorphism and word-of-mouth communication in online social networks

This exploratory research examined the potential for online social networks to provide the context for humans to anthropomorphize companies in a way that leads to new considerations of electronic word-of-mouth communication (eWOM); specifically, the possibility for organizations to be the initiator of the communication. Traditional models of word-of-mouth communication show individuals as the starting point for word-of-mouth communication but online social networks have created an environment in which humans may respond to organizations in social ways and engage an organization in communication previously considered to be restricted to human-to-human interaction. The impact of group status, loneliness, trust, credibility, interpersonal influence, and behavioral cues in social situations were considered as important influences in this new view of eWOM. Two exploratory surveys (Study 1), two experiments (Study 2 (Forced Like) & Study 3) and content analysis (Study 4) were the primary tools of investigation. The two exploratory surveys involved questions related to Facebook use, interaction with individuals and firms on Facebook, and questions related to the importance of brand influence. Information from the exploratory surveys was used to create appropriate experimental conditions later in the research. For example, it was determined that a fictional travel firm should create less of a confounding impact on the experiments because travel firms were perceived as having a lower level of brand influence during the exploratory surveys. The two experiments conducted in Study 2 and Study 3 were nearly identical in that both studies involved a 2x2 between subjects design with random assignment of participants to one of the four conditions. Both studies involved the independent variables of group status (in-group or out-group) and level of positive social communication (high or low). Additionally, both studies
A forward-backward view of some primal-dual optimization methods in image recovery

A wide array of image recovery problems can be abstracted into the problem of minimizing a sum of composite convex functions in a Hilbert space. To solve such problems, primal-dual proximal approaches have been developed which provide efficient solutions to large-scale optimization problems. The objective of this paper is to show that a number of existing algorithms can be derived from a general form of the forward-backward algorithm applied in a suitable product space. Our approach also allows us to develop useful extensions of existing algorithms by introducing a variable metric. An illustration to image restoration is provided.
Spinal partitions and invariance under re-rooting of continuum random trees

We develop some theory of spinal decompositions of discrete and continuous fragmentation trees. Specifically, we consider a coarse and a fine spinal integer partition derived from spinal tree decompositions. We prove that for a two-parameter Poisson-Dirichlet family of continuous fragmentation trees, including the stable trees of Duquesne and Le Gall, the fine partition is obtained from the coarse one by shattering each of its parts independently, according to the same law. As a second application of spinal decompositions, we prove that among the continuous fragmentation trees, stable trees are the only ones whose distribution is invariant under uniform re-rooting.
ANCHORING IN JUDICIAL DECISION-MAKING

n explanations of cognition and, by extension, socialcognition (Srull & Wyer, 1983; Fiske & Taylor, 1991),three stages are distinguished (Taylor, 1981): a) thesearch for consistency, b) the subject as information pro-cessor, which includes theories of attribution, and c) thesubject as loser of information. The first two of these, which fit into information-pro-cessing models, share the basic notion of a subjectunderstood as a naive scientist or problem-solver, whoseactions are guided by normative patterns. In otherwords, both are based on the idea of humans as beingsthat actively seek information to understand their envi-ronment and that, moreover, manage that informationefficiently in the analysis of reality (Vazquez, 1985). However, it was soon realized that “the man (orwoman)in the street” committed errors without using the expec-ted reasoning, so that his or her performance did notfollow normative patterns (Taylor, 1981). There thusemerged a new paradigm in which the subject was cha-racterized by “losing information,” through biases andheuristics (Ross, 1977; Ross, 1981; Ross & Anderson,1982; Kruglanski & Azjen, 1983). Following Tversky and Kahneman (1983), the termheuristic refers to a strategy, deliberate or otherwise,based on a natural assessment for making an estimationor prediction. These authors showed how, when peoplemake probabilistic estimations, they do not use any kindof normative system; instead, they rely on a limitednumber of heuristics that simplify complex tasks andpermit their rapid solution. Heuristics are most clearlyseen when they lead people to deal with probabilisticinformation, so that the starting points are removed fromthe normative principles of statistical reasoning (Eiser,1989). Consequently, we can state that they have greatfunctional value, given the limitations of informationprocessing capacity. As Nisbett and Ross (1980) pointout, humans have to deal with an enormous amount ofinformation, and have therefore developed a series ofshort cuts that come into play in problem-solving, in jud-gements or in decision-making. From the perspective ofproblem-solving, the heuristic is the opposite strategy tothat of the algorithm. Whilst an algorithmic strategyconsiders all the possibilities of the problem space, theheuristic focuses exclusively on those which, at thattime, are considered as the most relevant. Let us thinkfor a moment of chess players. If they consider systema-tically all the possible moves, they will clearly be usingan algorithmic strategy. However, if they concentratedjust on the positions of the pieces situated in the centreof the board, they would be using a heuristic strategy