Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Socially Assistive Robots: Measuring Older Adults' Perceptions.

To address manpower shortages, health care leaders recommend technology, including robots, to facilitate and augment processes for delivery of efficient, safe care. Little is known regarding older adults' perceptions of socially assistive robots (SARs). Using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use Technology framework, a survey was developed and tested for capturing older adults' likelihood to use SARs. The Robot Acceptance Survey (RAS) comprises three subscales: Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, and Attitude. Older adults completed the RAS pre- and post-experimental procedure with a SAR. Cronbach's alpha coefficients for the subscales ranged from 0.77 to 0.89. Subscales were sensitive to change, with more positive reactions after exposure to SAR activities. Future studies must identify robotic programming capable of providing cognitive, physical, and social assistance, as well as person-, activity-, situation-, and robot-specific factors that will influence older adults' acceptance of SARs. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 43(12), 35-43. ].
Flow‐induced uptake of particulate matter in permeable sediments

We demonstrate the fast transfer of suspended particles from the boundary layer into the upper strata (z 2 x 10-l l m2) incubated in a laboratory flume. Increased pressure up- and downstream of small mounds (z = 2.5 cm) drove water 5.5 cm into the core, carrying suspended particles (1 pm) to 2.2-cm sediment depth within 10 h. Simultaneously, decreased pressure at the downstream slope of the protrusions drew pore fluid from deeper layers (z 5 10 cm) to the surface. In the sediment, friction reduced the velocity of the particulate tracers, resulting in size fractionation and layers of increased particle concentration. Ripple topography (0.8-2.8 cm high) enhanced interfacial particle (1 pm) flux by a factor 2 . 3 when compared to a level control core. The pathways of the particle and solute tracers below a sediment ripple are explained with a source-sink model that describes the pore flow velocity field. Our results suggest that bedform-induced interfacial flows are important for the uptake of particulate organic matter into permeable shelf sediments.
Geology of London : special memoir for 1:50000 geological sheets 256 (north London), 257 (Romford), 270 (south London), and 271 (Dartford) (England and Wales)

This book brings together information that results from research on the ground beneath the streets of London. It describes the geological strata, how they came to be there, and how they impinge on the life of those who live and work in the city, in its maintenance and sustainable development. The development of London is intimately tied to the ground conditions. The original settlement was originally located at a crossing point on the River Thames in an area of dry land where sand and gravel banks were surrounded by rather boggy marshland. A ready supply of gravel and brick clay helped with the early infrastructure development, and much later the extensive underground tunnel network grew because of the ease of excavating the London Clay. Water was always readily available, initially from riverside springs and later, in larger volumes, from underground Chalk. This explanation of the strata that underlie London gives an insight into the geological history of the last 500 million years. Over the past 200 years, boreholes have explored the deeper layers and countless geologists have systematically recorded the near-surface strata in quarries and excavations. The geological history includes periods of earth movement, inundations by the sea, the development of coastal mudflats and the effects of great ice ages. Exploration for oil and gas in the North Sea has benefited from an understanding of the rocks beneath London, and their geological history. Effective use of water resources, efficient ground investigation for new buildings and infrastructure, and sustainable planning and development are all founded on the use of information about the condition and structure of the ground. This book provides the background information for the maintenance of good practice in these activities, and illustrates some aspects of the ground that have in the past caused difficulties. Environmental concerns such as the legacy of contamination, sea level rise as a consequence of global climate change, and the recycling of water are issues that will increase in importance in this century. Basic data, fundamental for dealing with these concerns are presented in this book, and on the associated 1:50 000 scale geological maps for London.
Template for reporting results of biomarker testing of specimens from patients with non-small cell carcinoma of the lung.

The College of American Pathologists offers these templates to assist pathologists in providing clinically useful and relevant information when reporting results of biomarker testing. The College regards the reporting elements in the templates as important elements of the biomarker test report, but the manner in which these elements are reported is at the discretion of each specific pathologist, taking into account clinician preferences, institutional policies, and individual practice. The College developed these templates as educational tools to assist pathologists in the useful reporting of relevant information. It did not issue them for use in litigation, reimbursement, or other contexts. Nevertheless, the College recognizes that the templates might be used by hospitals, attorneys, payers, and others. The College cautions that use of the templates other than for their intended educational purpose may involve additional considerations that are beyond the scope of this document.
Designing Multicast Protocols for Non-Cooperative Networks

Conventionally, most network protocols assume that the network entities who participate in the network activities will always behave as instructed. However, in practice, most network entities are selfish: they will try to maximize their own benefits instead of altruistically contributing to the network by following the prescribed protocols. Thus, new protocols should be designed for the non-cooperative network that is composed of selfish entities. In this paper, we specifically show how to design truthful multicast protocols for non-cooperative networks such that these selfish entities will follow the protocols out of their own interests. By assuming that every entity has a fixed cost for a specific multicast, we give a general framework to decide whether it is possible and how, if possible, to transform an existing multicast protocol to a truthful multicast protocol by designing a proper payment protocol. We then show how the payments to those relay entities are shared fairly among all receivers so that it encourages collaboration among receivers. As running examples, we show how to design truthful multicast protocols for several multicast structures that are currently used in practice.
A. Agrachev COMPACTNESS FOR SUB-RIEMANNIAN LENGTH-MINIMIZERS AND SUBANALYTICITY

We establish compactness properties for sets of length-min imizi g admissible paths of a prescribed small length. This implies subanay ticity of small subRiemannian balls for a wide class of real-analytic sub-Riem annian structures: for any structure without abnormal minimizers and for many stru ctures without strictly abnormal minimizers.
Effect of hypotensive anesthesia on cognitive functions. A comparison of esmolol and remifentanil during tympanoplasty.

OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of esmolol and remifentanil, used as adjuncts for induced hypotension on surgical conditions and short-term cognitive functions, during tympanoplasty. METHODS The study was conducted in Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey between January 2005 and December 2006 following Institutional Ethical Committee approval, 40 ASA I-II patients, between 18 and 60 years of age were included in this study. With the induction of anesthesia, for group E, an esmolol infusion of 50-250 ug.kg-1.min-1 was titrated, following a bolus of 0.5 mgxkg-1; for group R, a remifentanil infusion of 0.2-0.5 ugxkg-1xmin-1 was titrated; to achieve a mean blood pressure (BP) of 55-65 mm Hg. Arterial BP were recorded continuously throughout the operation. Mini Mental State Test (MMS) was performed at the preoperative 30th minute (MMSP), postoperative 30th minute (MMS30), 60th minute (MMS60) and 24th hour (MMS24). Surgical field was evaluated by the blinded surgeon, using a 6 point category scale. RESULTS Patient demographics were similar in both groups. Sustained controlled hypotension was sufficient in all of the groups throughout surgery. Surgical field scores were lower in group R (p<0.05), although the scores were </=2 in both groups, which was regarded as adequate for tympanoplasty. Four patients in group R (20%) and one patient in group E (5%) showed cognitive function decline between MMSP and MMS30. Within both groups, there were statistically significant differences between MMS60 and MMSP, MMS24 and MMSP, MMS60 and MMS30, MMS24 and MMS30, but the results were similar between the groups. CONCLUSION Remifentanil or esmolol provided adequate induced hypotension and similar operating conditions and their effects on cognitive functions in the short postoperative period are similar for tympanoplasty.
Seasonal Evolution of the Rhizosphere Effect on Major and Trace Elements in Soil Solutions of Norway Spruce (Picea abies Karst) and Beech (Fagus sylvatica) in an Acidic Forest Soil

In low-nutrient ecosystems such as forests developed on acidic soil, the main limiting factor for plant growth is the availability of soil nutrients. The aim of this study was to investigate in a temperate forest: 1) the influence of the rhizosphere processes on the availability of nutrients and trace elements during one year period and 2) the seasonal evolution of this rhizosphere effect. Bulk soil and rhizosphere were collected in organo-mineral and mineral horizons of an acidic soil during autumn, winter, and spring under Norway spruce (Picea abies Karst) and beech (Fagus sylvatica). Soil solutions were extracted by soil centrifugation. Rhizosphere solutions were enriched in K, and in Ca, Mg, and Na (principally in spring) compared to those of the bulk soil. Our study reveals seasonal variations of the rhizosphere effect for Ca, Mg, and Na under both species, i.e., higher enrichment of the rhizosphere solution in spring as compared with that in autumn and winter. An enrichment of the rhizosphere solutions was also observed for trace elements regardless of the season under both species in the mineral horizon, only. In contrast, seasonal variations of the rhizosphere effect for the trace elements were observed in the solutions of the organomineral horizon under beech, i.e., enrichment in autumn and depletion in winter. This study demonstrates that rhizosphere biological activities significantly increase nutrient bioavailability during the growth period. These complex interactions between roots, microbial communities and soils are a key-process that supports tree nutrition in nutrient-poor forest soils. This research also reveals that rhizosphere processes a) occur throughout the year, even in winter, and b) influence differently the dynamics of nutrients and trace elements in the root vicinity of the organo-mineral horizon.
Do women consult more than men? A review of gender and consultation for back pain and headache

Objectives: Because women consult their general practitioners more frequently on average than men, it is commonly assumed that they consult more for all symptoms and conditions. This assumption is reinforced by qualitative studies reporting a widespread reluctance to consult by men. However, few studies directly compare consultation in men and women experiencing similar symptoms or conditions. Methods: A systematic review of the evidence on gender and consultation for two common symptoms, back pain and headache. Extensive electronic searches identified 15 papers reporting the relationship between gender and help-seeking for back pain and 11 papers for headache. Two independent reviewers assessed articles for inclusion and extracted data from eligible studies. Results: Few studies compared consultation patterns for these symptoms among men and women known to have experienced the symptom. The quality of the studies was variable. Overall, evidence for greater consultation by women with back pain was weak and inconsistent. Among those with back pain, the odds ratios for women seeking help, compared with men, ranged from 0.6 (95% confidence intervals 0.3, 1.2, adjusted only for age) to 2.17 (95% confidence intervals 1.35, 3.57, unadjusted), although none of the reported odds ratio, below 1.00 was statistically significant. The evidence for women being more likely to consult for headache was a little stronger. Five studies showed a statistically elevated odds ratio, and none suggested that men with headache symptoms were more likely to consult than women with headache symptoms. Limitations to the studies are discussed. Conclusion: Given the strength of assumptions that women consult more readily for common symptoms, the evidence for greater consultation amongst women for two common symptoms, headache and back pain, was surprisingly weak and inconsistent, especially with respect to back pain.
Along-slope variation in the late Neogene evolution of the mid-Norwegian margin in response to uplift and tectonism

Abstract As part of the Norwegian Deep Water Programme, a regional geological and geophysical interpretation of the mid-Norwegian margin resulted in the establishment of a late Paleogene to Holocene stratigraphic framework for the margin, and identification and mapping of a range of possible geohazards, including slides. At the Vøring margin in the north, there has been the build-out of a huge prograding wedge of sediment in Plio-Pleistocene times. The sediments of the wedge are assigned to the Naust Formation, which has been subdivided into eight units (A-H), and includes only a few palaeoslides. To the south of the Vøring margin lies the Storegga Slide Complex and the North Sea Fan, and the whole of this southern region shows evidence of several major palaeoslides. The sediments are also referred to the Naust Formation, which here are subdivided into nine units (O-W) that have been partly correlated with equivalent Naust units to the north. The oldest Naust unit in the south, Naust Unit W, is largely made up of slide deposits that provide evidence for the earliest identified large-scale slope instability in the Storegga Slide Complex. This instability was penecontempooraneous with the initiation of the prograding wedge to the north, and both features are postulated to be the result of uplift of the Norwegian mainland. In the case of the Storegga Slide Complex, which lies close to the main area of uplift, oversteepening of the margin, together with seismicity associated with the Jan Mayen Fracture Zone and Møre-Trønderlag Fault Complex, may have initiated sliding that has since occurred intermittently up to Holocene times, over a time interval when there has additionally been much glacio-isostatic movement.
Effectiveness of clopidogrel and aspirin versus ticlopidine and aspirin in preventing stent thrombosis after coronary stent implantation.

BACKGROUND Ticlopidine has been shown to reduce the incidence of stent thrombosis compared with warfarin, but it may cause serious hematological side effects. Clopidogrel, a new thienopyridine derivative, may be a safe alternative to ticlopidine. The aim of this study was to compare the safety and efficacy of clopidogrel and aspirin with those of ticlopidine and aspirin in patients undergoing coronary stent implantation. METHODS AND RESULTS The population of this study consisted of 2 groups: patients who underwent coronary stenting and were treated with ticlopidine and aspirin (TA group, n=1406), and patients who underwent coronary stenting followed by treatment with clopidogrel and aspirin (CA group, n=283). At 1-month follow-up, there was no difference in stent thrombosis (1.5% versus 1.4%, P=1.0) or major adverse cardiac events (3.1% versus 2.4%, P=0. 85) between the TA and CA groups, respectively. The probability of any side effect (neutropenia, diarrhea, rash) was significantly higher in the TA group (10.6% versus 5.3%, P=0.006; relative risk, 0. 53; CI, 0.32 to 0.86). CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that clopidogrel may be an effective pharmacological regimen after coronary stent implantation. Furthermore, the simpler dosing regimen, the absence of neutropenia, and the lower frequency of other side effects make it a safe alternative to ticlopidine.
Predicting the Incidence of Iron Deficiency Chlorosis from Hydroxylamine-Extractable Iron in Soil

Management of crops sensitive to iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) includes the use of effective methods to predict the incidence of this nutritional disorder. The objective of this work was to validate the use of hydroxylamine-extractable Fe (Fe ha ) for predicting the incidence of IDC in olive (Olea europaea L.), grapevine (Vitis berlandieri Planch x Vitis rupestris Scheele), chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), and sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) typical of the Mediterranean climate of Spain. This test was compared with the "active lime" test and oxalate, citrate-ascorbate, and diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid extractions. Overall, Fe ha provided the best estimates of leaf chlorophyll concentration, accounting for 26 to 66% of the variance (linear-plateau regression) depending on the particular crop. The optimum extractant/soil ratio for accurately predicting the chlorophyll content was 100 for olive and 20 for grapevine, chickpea, and sunflower. The concentration of Fe in the hydroxylamine extracts was found to be related to that of poorly crystalline Fe oxides in the soil, which testifies to the ability of this test to accurately predict the incidence of IDC. Proposed critical levels of Fe ha below which IDC is likely to occur were 60 mg kg -1 for olive, 11 mg kg -1 for grapevine, and 10 mg kg -1 for chickpea and sunflower.
Ruthenium–Platinum Catalysts and Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFC): A Review of Theoretical and Experimental Breakthroughs

The increasing miniaturization of devices creates the need for adequate power sources and direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) are a strong option in the various possibilities under current development. DMFC catalysts are mostly based on platinum, for its outperformance in three key areas (activity, selectivity and stability) within methanol oxidation framework. However, platinum poisoning with products of methanol oxidation led to the use of alloys. Ruthenium–platinum alloys are preferred catalysts active phases for methanol oxidation from an industrial point of view and, indeed, ruthenium itself is a viable catalyst for this reaction. In addition, the route of methanol decomposition is crucial in the goal of producing H2 from water reaction with methanol. However, the reaction pathway remains elusive and new approaches, namely in computational methods, have been ensued to determine it. This article reviews the various recent theoretical approaches for determining the pathway of methanol decomposition, and systematizes their validation with experimental data, within methodological context.
The Role of Spatial Configuration in Spatial Cognition

0 Abstract This paper investigates the role of spatial configuration in shaping residentsi spatial cognition of their built environment. Using Hillieris (1996) definition of intelligibility as the relationship between local and global configurational factors, this research investigates the relationship between residentsi cognition and the spatial configuration of an area. Two adjacent areas in Hampstead Garden Suburb in North London were investigated in detail. One area is relatively intelligible, the other less so. Structured interview surveys were carried out to elicit residentsi cognition of their local area. Analysis of the spatial characteristics of the two areas using espace syntaxi methods provided a common basis for analyses of these data. The findings confirm that spatial configuration and spatial cognition are related to each other. Strong correlations were identified between residentsi cognitive maps and spatial configuration. The degree of local integration of spatial configuration is the most significant factor in relations with the two variables of sketch maps, the frequency of appearance of configurational elements and the global syntactic characteristics of spatial configuration in sketch maps. The main finding is that the degree of intelligibility of the area is a significant intervening variable in relations between the two variables. The more intelligible area showed more powerful correlations between spatial configuration and spatial cognition, as well as giving rise to perceptions of greater legibility by local residents. These findings suggest that spatial configuration may play an important role in determining peopleis daily spatial experience by increasing or reducing their sense of spatial control in the environment.
Schemes for the identification of tissue types and boundaries at the tool point for surgical needles

Precise control of automated invasive surgical tools requires real-time identification of tissue types and their deformation. At the focus of this paper is the epidural puncture, for which it is shown that the tissue type and deformation can respectively be determined from laser-based spectroscopy and the change in force required to push the needle through the various tissues. Studies have shown that physiological variations from one patient to another are too great to allow absolute values to be reliably used to indicate the position of the needle tip. However, the pattern of force variation during penetration is shown to be similar between specimens. Interpretation of this information in conjunction with spectroscopic techniques can be used to discriminate between tissues and tissue structure at the needle tip. This paper describes results from an investigation on automatic techniques for interpreting the type and deformation of tissues under tool action.
Petrography and origin of metasedimentary xenoliths in lavas from Tongariro Volcanic Centre

Abstract Abundant xenoliths of metasedimentary origin in lavas of Tongariro Volcanic Centre (New Zealand) are of three main types. Quartz-rich xenoliths are conspicuous in most lavas and include rare garnet-bearing schists and more abundant metaquartzites. The latter represent restites of garnet- schist modified by extraction of granitic partial melt. Feldspar-rich xenoliths occur in subequal abundance to quartz-rich xenoliths and include biotite-schists and pyroxene-hornfelses. The latter represent restites after extraction of partial melt from biotite-schist. Uncommon (but widespread) spinel-rich xenoliths also occur. All of the above xenolith types were derived from Torlesse terrane greywacke, regionally metamorphosed to gneiss. They represent the quartzose, feldspathic, and micaceous layers of gneiss, thermally disaggregated following immersion in host lava. The dominance of restite assemblages (i.e., metaquartzites and pyroxene-hornfelses) testifies to the widespread production, extraction, and assim.
Draft Genome Sequence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus Strain M0605, Which Causes Severe Mortalities of Shrimps in Mexico

ABSTRACT Acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND), also known as early mortality syndrome (EMS), causes high mortalities in cultured shrimps in Asia (L. Tran et al., Dis. Aquat. Organ. 105:45–55, 2013, http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/dao02621). Here, we report the draft genome sequence of one Mexican strain of Vibrio parahaemolyticus that causes similar clinical signs in diseased shrimps.