Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Estimating Apparent Nutrient Digestibility of Diets Containing Leucaena leucocephala or Moringa oleifera Leaf Meals for Growing Rabbits by Two Methods

This study aimed to evaluate the nutrient digestibility of growing rabbits fed diets with different levels of either Leucaena leucocephala (LLM) or Moringa oleifera (MOLM) leaf meals and also to compare total collection and TiO2 marker methods for estimating digestibility. A total of 30 California growing rabbits (1.81±0.19 kg live weight on average) were randomly distributed into five experimental groups of six rabbits each and were housed in individual cages. The groups were control, 30% LLM, 40% LLM, 30% MOLM, and 40% MOLM. All groups received pelleted diets for two weeks; diets also contained 4 g/kg titanium dioxide as dietary marker. Daily feed intake was recorded during the whole experimental period and total feces were collected daily and weighed individually during four days. The results showed that there were no difference (p>0.05) in feed, dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), crude protein (CP), digestible energy, and crude fiber (CF) intake between the control group and the other experimental groups. The apparent digestibility values of DM, OM, CP, CF, acid detergent fiber, and gross energy were the highest for control group (p = 0.001), meanwhile MOLM diets had generally higher nutrient digestibility coefficients than LLM diets. Increasing the inclusion level of leaf meal in the diet from 30% to 40% improved the digestibility of CF from 45.02% to 51.69% for LLM and from 48.11% to 55.89% for MOLM. Similar results for apparent nutrient digestibility coefficients were obtained when either total collection or indigestible marker method was used. In conclusion, the digestibility of MOLM containing diets were better than LLM diets, furthermore TiO2 as an external marker could be used as a simple, practical and reliable method to estimate nutrients digestibility in rabbit diets.
Multicolor Observations of the Hubble Deep Field South

We present a deep multicolor (U, B, V, I, Js, H, Ks) catalog of galaxies in the Hubble Deep Field South, based on observations obtained with the HST WFPC2 in 1998 and VLT-ISAAC in 1999. The photometric procedures were tuned to derive a catalog optimized for the estimation of photometric redshifts. In particular we adopted a "conservative" detection threshold, which resulted in a list of 1611 objects. The behavior of the observed source counts is in general agreement with the previous results of Casertano et al. in the Hubble Deep Field South and Williams et al. in the Hubble Deep Field North, while the corresponding counts in the Hubble Deep Field North provided by Fernández-Soto, Lanzetta, & Yahil are systematically lower by a factor 1.5 beyond IAB = 26. After correcting for the incompleteness of the source counts, the object surface density at IAB ≤ 27.5 is estimated to be 220 arcmin-2, in agreement with the corresponding measure of Volonteri et al. and providing an estimate of the extragalactic background light in the I band consistent with the work of Madau & Pozzetti. The comparison between the median V-I color in the Hubble Deep Field North and South shows a significant difference around IAB ∼ 26, possibly due to the presence of large-scale structure at z ∼ 1 in the HDF-N. High-redshift galaxy candidates (90 U dropouts and 17 B dropouts) were selected by means of color diagrams, down to a magnitude IAB = 27, with a surface density of (21 ± 1) and (3.9 ± 0.9) arcmin-2, respectively. Eleven extremely red objects [with (I-K)AB > 2.7] were selected down to KAB = 24, plus three objects whose upper limit to the Ks flux is still compatible with the selection criterion. The corresponding surface density of EROs is (2.5 ± 0.8) arcmin-2 [(3.2 ± 0.9) arcmin-2 if we include the three Ks upper limits]. They show a remarkably nonuniform spatial distribution and are classified with roughly equal fractions in the categories of elliptical and starburst galaxies.
Minimizing Seclusion and Restraint in Youth Residential and Day Treatment Through Site-Wide Implementation of Collaborative Problem Solving

ABSTRACT Despite a growing understanding of the need to reduce seclusion and restraint (S/R) in all types of youth psychiatric facilities, published accounts of success in the psychological literature have been limited to inpatient facilities. Furthermore, existing publications on successful S/R reduction rarely include details about implementation that would be helpful to other agencies looking to follow their lead. This article presents the case of one multiservice agency that reduced S/R rates in youth residential and day treatment programs after adopting the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach. It includes detailed information on implementation, data illustrating the reduction of S/R after CPS implementation, and discussion of possible benefits to youth outcomes and organizational costs.
Experimental Models for Validating Technology

Experimentation helps determine the effectiveness of proposed theories and methods. However, computer science has not developed a concise taxonomy of methods for demonstrating the validity of new techniques. Experimentation is a crucial part of attribute evaluation and can help determine whether methods used in accordance with some theory during product development will result in software being as effective as necessary. By looking at multiple examples of technology validation, the authors develop a taxonomy for software engineering experimentation that describes twelve different experimental approaches.
A single-system account of semantic and lexical deficits in five semantic dementia patients

In semantic dementia (SD), there is a correlation between performance on semantic tasks such as picture naming and lexical tasks such as reading aloud. However, there have been a few case reports of patients with spared reading despite profound semantic impairment. These reports have sparked an ongoing debate about how the brain processes conceptual versus lexical knowledge. One possibility is that there are two functionally distinct systems in the brain—one for semantic and one for lexical processing. Alternatively, there may be a single system involved in both. We present a computational investigation of the role of individual differences in explaining the relationship between naming and reading performance in five SD patients, among whom there are cases of both association and dissociation of deficits. We used a connectionist model where information from different modalities feeds into a single integrative layer. Our simulations successfully produced the overall relationship between reading and naming seen in SD and provided multiple fits for both association and dissociation data, suggesting that a single, cross-modal, integrative system is sufficient for both semantic and lexical tasks and that individual differences among patients are essential in accounting for variability in performance.
Patients ' Perception of Health Care Quality , Satisfaction and Behavioral Intention : An Empirical Study in Bahrain

Purpose – Through primary research employing SERVQUAL, This paper evaluates the level of service quality of health care providers in Bahrain with a view to uncovering, primarily; the relationship between service quality dimensions and the overall patients' satisfaction and analyzing behavioral intention of patients. Design methodology/approach – A sample of 235 patients of hospitals and medical centers participated in the questionnaire survey. Descriptive, factor analysis, regression and correlation statistical techniques were employed to investigate the relationship between service quality (SQ) dimensions, patients satisfaction (SAT) and behavioral intention (BI). Findings – The study results show that SERVPERF scale was more efficient than SERVQUAL scale in explaining the variance in service quality. Two – Factor solution was provided by the SERVPERF scale, where reliability, responsiveness and assurance and the majority of empathy dimension were highly correlated and loaded on the first factor, while the second factor covered only the tangible dimension. Responsiveness, empathy and tangible dimensions had the largest influence on the overall service quality. Positive and significant relationships were found between overall service quality (OSQ), patients' satisfaction (SAT), and their behavior intention (BI). Research limitation/ implication – This research adopts the service marketing approach for evaluating the quality of health care. Patients' attitudes toward service quality dimensions were the concern of the research. To get a comprehensive evaluation of the service quality, health care providers have to be considered in future research. Practical implication – Based on the findings of this study, hospital managers are in a position to recognize the patients' perceptions of health care quality and the level of their satisfaction. Consequently, managers can design the marketing strategies that improve the quality of services for increasing patients' satisfaction and propensity to recommend the services of particular healthcare providers to others. Originality/ value – This study investigates the health care quality in a small developing country. SERVPREF is more accurate than SERVQUAL for measuring service quality. It also provides two – factor solution for dimensionality of health service quality.
Secondary circulations in rotating-flow boundary layers

The rotating-flow boundary layer is a special case of the more general threedimensional boundary layer in which the pressure gradient imposed by the outer flow (above the boundary layer) is not in the same direction as the outer flow. The rotating-flow boundary layer thus has motion that is transverse to the streamlines of the outer flow, that is, there is a secondary circulation to the primary circulation of the outer flow. That the secondary circulation can extend far above the bound ary layer presents a set of perplexing conceptual problems unlike any encountered in a two-dimensional boundary layer. This paper reviews, critically discusses and presents numerical simulations attempting to supplement existing theory for several canonical problems concerning secondary circulations in rotating-flow boundary layers. Based on the present results, brief comments on atmospheric vortices are made.
Performance issues with IEEE 802.11 in ad hoc networking

Although 802.11 is initially designed for infrastructure-based networks, the distributed coordination function allows mobiles to access the radio medium without the need for a base station. Thus, studies in wireless multihop networks, also called ad hoc networks, often rely on the use of IEEE 802.11 for the physical and MAC layers. However, for a couple of years the use of 802.11 in ad hoc networks has been discussed. Different scenarios show serious performance issues. The performance offered by 802.11 is often low and directly impacts the performance of higher-layer protocols. In this article we provide a summary of the different performance issues extracted so far. We classify basic situations according to the main effects. We then present a quick survey of the possible solutions to these problems. This classification is intended to help design appropriate MAC protocols dedicated to ad hoc networks.
Acetylation-Dependent Interaction of SATB1 and CtBP1 Mediates Transcriptional Repression by SATB1

ABSTRACT Special AT-rich binding protein 1 (SATB1) acts as a global regulator of gene expression by recruiting various corepressor or coactivator complexes, thereby establishing a unique chromatin structure at its genomic targets in a context-dependent manner. Although SATB1 acts predominantly as a repressor via recruitment of histone deacetylase 1 (HDAC1) complexes, the precise mechanism of global repression is not clear. Here we report that SATB1 and C-terminal binding protein 1 (CtBP1) form a repressor complex in vivo. The interaction occurs via the CtBP1 interaction consensus motif PVPLS within the PDZ-like domain of SATB1. The acetylation of SATB1 upon LiCl and ionomycin treatments disrupts its association with CtBP1, resulting in enhanced target gene expression. Chromatin immunoprecipitation analysis indicated that the occupancy of CtBP1 and HDAC1 is gradually decreased and the occupancy of PCAF is elevated at the SATB1 binding sites within the human interleukin-2 and mouse c-Myc promoters. Moreover, gene expression profiling studies using cells in which expression of SATB1 and CtBP1 was silenced indicated commonly targeted genes that may be coordinately repressed by the SATB1-CtBP1 complex. Collectively, these results provide a mechanistic insight into the role of SATB1-CtBP1 interaction in the repression and derepression of SATB1 target genes during Wnt signaling in T cells.
Event-Driven Modeling and Simulation of an Digital PLL

An event-driven modeling and simulation technique, implemented in Matlab is presented in this paper. It enables rapid and accurate simulation as it only calculates the time instants of interest. This technique is successfully applied to behavioral modeling and simulation of a digital phase-locked loop. The simulation environment retains the flexibility of modeling and mathematical manipulation that characterizes Matlab. For example, it allows time-domain modeling phase noise of each component of a digital PLL
A pilot study comparing the effects of mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral stress reduction.

OBJECTIVES The objective of this pilot study was to compare the effects of two mind-body interventions: mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) and cognitive-behavioral stress reduction (CBSR). SUBJECTS Fifty (50) subjects were recruited from the community and took part in MBSR (n = 36) and CBSR (n = 14) courses. Participants self-selected into MBSR or CBSR courses taught at different times. There were no initial differences between the MBSR and CBSR subjects on demographics, including age, gender, education, and income. INTERVENTION MBSR was an 8-week course using meditation, gentle yoga, and body scanning exercises to increase mindfulness. CBSR was an 8-week course using cognitive and behavioral techniques to change thinking and reduce distress. DESIGN Perceived stress, depression, psychological well-being, neuroticism, binge eating, energy, pain, and mindfulness were assessed before and after each course. Pre-post scores for each intervention were compared by using paired t tests. Pre-post scores across interventions were compared by using a general linear model with repeated measures. SETTINGS/LOCATIONS: Weekly meetings for both courses were held in a large room on a university medical center campus. RESULTS MBSR subjects improved on all eight outcomes, with all of the differences being significant. CBSR subjects improved on six of eight outcomes, with significant improvements on well-being, perceived stress, and depression. Multivariate analyses showed that the MBSR subjects had better outcomes across all variables, when compared with the CBSR subjects. Univariate analyses showed that MBSR subjects had better outcomes with regard to mindfulness, energy, pain, and a trend for binge eating. CONCLUSIONS While MBSR and CBSR may both be effective in reducing perceived stress and depression, MBSR may be more effective in increasing mindfulness and energy and reducing pain. Future studies should continue to examine the differential effects of cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions and attempt to explain the reasons for the differences.
Rain with chances of a thunderstorm : on the role of anger in depression

Since heterogeneity in depressed patients makes treatment decisions difficult and treatment often unsuccessful, we seek to identify certain subtypes of depression. 30 to 40% of depressed patients have anger regulation problems; from irritability to anger attacks. What is the significance of anger in depression? Does it signify a subtype of depression? In the NESDA cohort, we compared a large sample of currently depressed patients with irritability to currently depressed patients without irritability. Irritable depressed patients had more symptoms of depression, more often had comorbid anxiety and had more often attempted suicide than non-irritable depressed patients. In a student sample, we investigated the role of the MAOA genotype and found that women with the high expression variant are possibly more vulnerable to anger or aggression during depression. Using acute tryptophan depletion we temporarily lowered serotonin in remitted depressed patients with and without anger regulation problems during their depression. We found no cognitive differences between the two groups, but the experiment did show us that depressed patients with anger regulation problems may be more serotonergically vulnerable. Further research is needed to elucidate best suited treatment strategies for anger regulation problems in depression
Security in context: investigating the impact of context on attitudes towards biometric technology

Biometric technologies are increasingly being used in a diverse range of contexts, from immigration control, to banking and personal computing. However, there has been little research that has investigated how biometrics are perceived across these different environments. This paper describes a qualitative investigation of the effect of context on attitudes towards biometric technology. Data collection was carried out in-situ in a train station, an airport and a retail environment. A categorisation of participants' attitudes towards biometrics is presented based on the data collected. There was little evidence for the perception of biometrics varying across the different locations, though security was found to be a more complex, context dependant notion that expected. The results are discussed with reference to notions of context and the acceptability of biometrics for future applications.
An Impulse Response Model and $Q$ -Factor Estimation for Vehicle Cavities

To facilitate efficient communications (i.e., minimum power consumption and maximum information throughput) in vehicle cavities, it is necessary to fully understand the underlying physics of the propagation process. This can be characterized as a statistical model of the channel impulse response, which we derive from a general starting point. The impulse response model is useful in its own right for ultrawideband pulse radio communications, channel simulations, and time-of-arrival positioning systems, and it also allows us to verify the generally accepted property that the energy retained in the cavity exponentially decays with time after an impulse input. This property can be characterized as a cavity Q-factor, and we investigate methods of Q-factor estimation in vehicle cavities, using only a limited amount of data, such as would typically be available to a deployed in-vehicle wireless network. We find that the most reliable approach utilizes an inverse-discrete-Fourier-transform-based method, which finds the maximum-likelihood instantaneous Q-factor, given measured data across various spatial links and frequency channels.
Multivariate Transvariation Analysis and Currency Crises

The aim of this paper is to understand currency crises by selecting the macroeconomic fundamentals with a high predictive power, defining the latter as the variable ability of discriminating between two groups of countries: the sound and the distressed. We consider a sample of over one hundred countries which experienced a currency crash, following Frankel and Rose (1996) and we apply the statistical methodology, transvariation analysis, which measures the amount of overlap between the distributions of the sound and the distressed countries. The result of this methodology is a ranking of the groups of variables who tend to better distinguish the two groups. In order to test the informative power of the selected indicators, we calculate the leave one out predictive error using a transvariation based linear discriminant function. Our results seem to outperform Frankel and Rose (1996) probit analysis. JEL Classification: G01, C14, F32
Pregnancy in HIV-Positive Patients: Effects on Vaginal Flora

A high proportion of HIV-infected pregnant women present pathogenic organisms in their lower genital tract. This has been associated with the development of postpartum morbility, HIV transmission to the partner and offspring, and other gynaecological conditions, such as cervical dysplasia or cancer. Vaginal flora alterations can range from 47% in Western countries to 89% in Africa in pregnant HIV-positive patients, much higher than about 20% of the general population. Pathogen organism retrieval is high. As peripartum complications due to vaginal infections seem higher in HIV-positive patients, accurate investigation and treatment of such infections are strongly mandatory.
Bimodal feature-based fusion for real-time emotion recognition in a mobile context

This research explores the viability of a bimodal fusion of linguistic and acoustic cues in speech to help in realtime emotion recognition in a mobile application that steers the interaction dialogue in tune with user's emotions. For capturing affect at the language level, we have utilized both, machine learning and valence assessment of the words carrying emotional connotations. The indicative values of acoustic cues in speech are of special concern in this research and an optimized feature set is proposed. We highlight the results of both independent evaluations of the underlying linguistic and acoustic processing components. We present a study and ensuing discussion on the performance metrics of a Logistic Model Tree that has outperformed the other classifiers considered for the fusion process. The results reinforce the notion that capturing the sound interplay between the diverse set of features is crucial for confronting the subtleties of affect in speech that so often elude the text- or acoustic-only approaches to emotion recognition.
Incentive or Disincentive? A Socioemotional Wealth Explanation of New Industry Entry in Family Business Groups

We examine how controlling owners’ family considerations affect their new industry entry decisions in family business groups in emerging economies. Drawing on the socioemotional wealth (SEW) approach, we conceive the new industry entry decision as controlling owners’ response to pursue various family interests. In particular, we distinguish two aspects of SEW, focused SEW and broad SEW, and theorize their opposing effects on the new industry entry decision. We propose that controlling owners’ likelihood to pursue new industry entry is negatively influenced by the exercise of family influence (a representative of the focused SEW) but is positively associated with the succession of family dynasty (a typical form of the broad SEW). Furthermore, we argue that the effects of SEW preservation on such decisions are contingent on controlling owners’ generation, with the effects to be stronger when the founder generation is in control. We test these hypotheses with a sample of Taiwanese family business groups and find general support for our predictions.