Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Vitamin D levels and left ventricular diastolic function

Objective To determine the association between serum vitamin D level and left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction. Background Vitamin D deficiency has been shown in observational and prospective studies to be associated with cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease, LV hypertrophy and systolic heart failure. Even though diastolic LV dysfunction is an early manifestation of cardiac disease, there is no study that examines whether a deficiency of vitamin D is associated with LV diastolic dysfunction. Method A retrospective observational review of 1011 patients (679 women) was conducted to examine if low 25-OH-vitamin D levels were associated with LV diastolic dysfunction. Results All the LV diastolic dysfunction parameters: left atrial volume index, E/e', e' velocity, LV mass index and deceleration time were not significantly different between patients with 25-OH vitamin D level ≤20 ng/mL vs 25-OH vitamin D level >20 ng/mL. Conclusions Despite growing medical literature suggesting vitamin D deficiency is associated with cardiovascular disease, in this present study there is no significant association of vitamin D levels and LV diastolic performance, including left atrial volume index.
Implicit theories go applied: Conception of ability at work

Thompson, Charles N. , Industrial and Organizational Psychology; Department of Psychology, Wright State University, 2006. Implicit Theories Go Applied: Conception of Ability at Work. Implicit theories have been extensively studied in educational psychology (e.g. Dweck, 1999; Dweck & Leggett, 1988). Implicit theories have been related to goal orientation, response to failure, attributional style and perception of effort. With a few exceptions (e.g. Heslin, Latham, & VandeWalle, 2005; Martocchio, 1994) the potential applicability of this research to industrial/organizational psychology has been largely ignored. The current study proposed a measure specifically designed to measure implicit theories about work, assessed its relationship to other implicit theory measures, and explored potential relationships with work domain antecedents. Correlational analyses demonstrated significant relationships between conception of ability at work and perceptions of effort at work, as well as competence demonstration goal focus. A confirmatory factor analysis revealed conception of ability at work as an implicit theory distinct from other measures of implicit theory.
Socio‐Emotional Wealth Separation and Decision‐Making Quality in Family Firm TMTs: The Moderating Role of Psychological Safety

Socioâ€ emotional wealth (SEW), defined as the firm's nonâ€ financial aspects meeting the family's affective needs, has become the dominant paradigm in family firm research. Recent debate acknowledges potential SEW heterogeneity within family firms. This study considers the effect of polarizing opinions on SEW preservation among TMT members as a source of separation in the TMT. More concretely, we study the effect of SEW separation on TMT decisionâ€ making quality, while taking into consideration behavioural integration as a team process and psychological safety as a team context. Based on a unique multiple respondent sample of 300 managers from 55 Belgian private family firms, we find that behavioural integration mediates the negative effect of SEW separation on TMT decisionâ€ making quality. In addition, we find that the negative effect of SEW separation on behavioural integration is mitigated by psychological safety and even turns into a positive effect at high levels of psychological safety.
Antigen Discovery: a Postgenomic Approach to Leprosy Diagnosis

ABSTRACT Leprosy is an infectious, neurodegenerative disease of humans caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Despite effective control programs, the incidence of leprosy remains stubbornly high, suggesting that transmission may be more common than expected. The rationale of this work was to use bioinformatics and comparative genomics to identify potentially antigenic proteins for diagnostic purposes. This approach defined three classes of proteins: those restricted to M. leprae (class I), those present in M. leprae with orthologues in other organisms besides mycobacteria (class II), and exported or surface-exposed proteins (class III). Twelve genes (two class I, four class II, and six class III proteins) were cloned in Escherichia coli, and their protein products were purified. Six of these proteins were detected in cell extracts of M. leprae by immunoblotting. The immunogenicity of each recombinant protein was then investigated in leprosy patients by measuring the reactivity of circulating antibody and gamma interferon (IFN-γ) responses in T-cell restimulation assays. Several class II and class III proteins were recognized by circulating antibodies. Importantly, most class II proteins elicited IFN-γ responses that were significantly stronger than those produced by previously identified antigens. Among them, two class II proteins, ML0308 and ML2498, showed marked humoral and cellular immunogenicity, therefore providing promising candidates for the diagnosis of both tuberculoid and lepromatous forms of leprosy.
Emilya: Emotional body expression in daily actions database

The studies of bodily expression of emotion have been so far mostly focused on body movement patterns associated with emotional expression. Recently, there is an increasing interest on the expression of emotion in daily actions, called also non-emblematic movements (such as walking or knocking at the door). Previous studies were based on database limited to a small range of movement tasks or emotional states. In this paper, we describe our new database of emotional body expression in daily actions, where 11 actors express 8 emotions in 7 actions. We use motion capture technology to record body movements, but we recorded as well synchronized audio-visual data to enlarge the use of the database for different research purposes. We investigate also the matching between the expressed emotions and the perceived ones through a perceptive study. The first results of this study are discussed in this paper.
Molecular signaling along the anterior–posterior axis of early palate development

Cleft palate is a common congenital birth defect in humans. In mammals, the palatal tissue can be distinguished into anterior bony hard palate and posterior muscular soft palate that have specialized functions in occlusion, speech or swallowing. Regulation of palate development appears to be the result of distinct signaling and genetic networks in the anterior and posterior regions of the palate. Development and maintenance of expression of these region-specific genes is crucial for normal palate development. Numerous transcription factors and signaling pathways are now recognized as either anterior- (e.g., Msx1, Bmp4, Bmp2, Shh, Spry2, Fgf10, Fgf7, and Shox2) or posterior-specific (e.g., Meox2, Tbx22, and Barx1). Localized expression and function clearly highlight the importance of regional patterning and differentiation within the palate at the molecular level. Here, we review how these molecular pathways and networks regulate the anterior–posterior patterning and development of secondary palate. We hypothesize that the anterior palate acts as a signaling center in setting up development of the secondary palate.
Motor competence in preschool children’s: An analysis in private and public school children

The objective of this study was to compare the motor competence of children in different environments, namely private and public schools. This study looked at a representative sample of preschool children (3-5 years) the city of Recife-PE. We included all subjects who completed the Test of Gross Motor Development - 2. The groups were made up of children from private schools (n = 161; 95 boys), and public (n = 131; 63 boys). Data analysis used analysis of variance (ANOVA Two-Way), by adopting a p ≤ 0.05. In general, private school children had superior performance. When analyzed gender differences, boys were higher. The results suggest that children of different school environments appear to differ in their motor competence. Therefore, we suggest that future studies assessing the characteristics of space used and the intensity and duration of activities that children are involved.
Weight Loss and Self-Regulatory Eating Efficacy in Older Adults: The Cooperative Lifestyle Intervention Program

Objectives. Using the weight efficacy lifestyle questionnaire (WEL), we examined whether a group-mediated intervention for weight loss among older, obese adults resulted in changes in self-regulatory self-efficacy for eating behavior and whether these changes mediated weight loss. Methods. This was a randomized controlled design, and 288 older adults received 1 of 3 treatments for 6 months: physical activity only (PA), weight loss + physical activity (WL + PA), or a successful aging (SA) health education program. The WEL was administered prior to randomization and again at the 6-month follow-up visit. Results. A significant treatment effect was observed for the WEL, F (2,249) = 15.11, p < . 0001, partial eta2 = . 11, showing that improvement occurred only in the WL + PA group as compared with PA and SA. Changes in WEL scores partially mediated the effects of the WL + PA intervention on weight loss. Discussion. These results illustrate that WL + PA can be effective in improving older adults’ self-efficacy for the self-regulation of eating behavior and that these changes are prospectively related to the amount of weight loss. Further research is warranted on an expanded concept of self-efficacy as well as controlled experimental studies on eating behavior in older adults.
High task interdependence: job rotation and other approaches for overcoming ingroup favoritism

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how the basic problem of ingroup favoritism in a setting of high task interdependence is addressed through an intervention strategy combining different approaches. Design/methodology/approach This paper reports on evidence from extensive field-based case research. It focuses on the holistic description of a single high-performance logistics setting and discusses the distinct but interrelated managerial approaches against the backdrop of behavioral theory. Findings Most notably, the authors examine how culturally specific factors such as people’s social ingroup-outgroup categorization is reduced through a continual rotation of jobs. Work relationships are purposefully depersonalized and consequently socially reframed through reference to the corporate philosophy. Likewise, behaviors, roles and responsibilities are redefined based on a purposeful reinterpretation of the corporate philosophy. The authors evaluate these desired behaviors against the background of the perceptions of work group members and describe how these guide actual behaviors. Practical implications The insights of this study exemplify how adverse behavioral effects that may occur in some socio-cultural contexts may be avoided through the appropriate design of operations. Originality/value This study employs a holistic approach to provide valuable insights into both practitioners and academics in the field of OM to counteract detrimental behavioral effects in real-world operations.
Hybrid Large-Signal/Lumped-Element Electro-Thermal Modeling of GaN-HEMTs

This paper shows a practical approach to GaN-based HEMT self-consistent electro-thermal simulation for circuit modeling and reliability estimation. A physical-level lumped element dynamic thermal network able to describe the 2-D device geometry is self-consistently coupled with a novel electro-thermal compact large-signal model. The results obtained with the lumped-element thermal network are compared with finite-element simulations and shown to provide valuable estimates of the thermal behavior of very large 2-D structures. Measured results taken at ambient temperatures between 200 and 400 K are shown to be well described by the model.
An exploratory model of medication refill adherence behavior

AN EXPLORATORY MODEL OF MEDICATION REFILL ADHERENCE BEHAVIOR by Gayle Holmes Payne Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in the United States with over 15.8 million Americans suffering from the chronic disease (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2007). Adherence to medication regimens has been identified as a key mediator between medical practice and patient outcomes (Kravitz & Melnikow, 2004). In this study, participants (N = 355) with CHD completed a questionnaire measuring their background characteristics, cognitive status, health literacy skills, self-efficacy levels, their perceived concerns and necessity beliefs about medication use, and enablers and barriers to their medication-taking behavior. Information regarding each participant‟s number of medications and presence of disease was obtained from medical charts. Data regarding the dependent variable, cardiovascular medication refill adherence, were collected from pharmacy records. The data were used to see how the various variables work together in a model that explains cardiovascular medication refill adherence behavior. The study aimed to contribute to the body of adherence research by jointly examining all variables found to have an association with medication adherence through a path analysis to explain the determinants of medication refill adherence behavior. Analyses indicated that the hypothesized model did not fit the data. Additional analysis was conducted using a condensed revised model (age, self-efficacy, perceived concerns and necessity) and a self-reported measure of medication adherence (Adherence to Refills and Medication Scale) as the dependent variable. The revised model fit the data,  2 (5, N = 355) = 6.71, p = . 24. The revised model did not explain a statistically significant amount of the variance in medication adherence, suggesting that there may be other additional factors that may mediate the relationship between independent variables and medication refill adherence. Additional research is needed to reveal all the determinants of medication refill adherence behavior and to identify the most effective measure of adherence behavior. Given the number of people who suffer from CHD, and the often low rates of medication adherence, research that continues to explore and improve medication refill adherence will have a significant impact on morbidity and mortality rates. AN EXPLORATORY MODEL OF MEDICATION REFILL ADHERENCE BEHAVIOR by Gayle Holmes Payne
PENGARUH GREEN PERCEIVED QUALITY, GREEN SATISFACTION DAN GREEN PERCEIVED RISK TERHADAP GREEN TRUST

Konsumen mempunyai tingkat kesadaran yang tumbuh pada produk ramah lingkungan. Masyarakat bersedia untuk membeli produk hijau apabila produk tersebut disertai dengan informasi yang memadai dan dapat dipercaya. Salah satu perusahaan yang merespon masalah ini adalah PT. Pertamina yang merupakan perusahaan penghasil Bahan Bakar Minyak (BBM) yang ramah lingkungan di Indonesia. Produk yang dibuat tersebut adalah Pertalite dengan Research Octane Number 90. Penyebaran kuesioner merupakan cara pengumpulan data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yang berisi pernyataan dari 19 indikator. Sampel yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 100 responden yang ditentukan menggunakan metode non probability sampling . Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah regresi linear berganda. Penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa green perceived quality dan green satisfaction berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap green trust pada pengguna produk ramah lingkungan Pertalite di Kota Denpasar. Green trust dipengaruhi secara negatif dan signifikan oleh variabel green perceived risk pada pengguna produk ramah lingkungan Pertalite di Kota Denpasar.
N‐Body Simulations of Galaxies and Groups of Galaxies with the Marseille GRAPE Systems

ABSTRACT: I review the Marseille GRAPE systems and the N‐body simulations done with them. First I briefly describe the available hardware and software, their possibilities and their limitations. I then describe work done on interacting galaxies and groups of galaxies. This includes simulations of the formation of ring galaxies, simulations of bar destruction by a massive compact satellite, of merging in compact groups and of the formation of brightest members in clusters of galaxies.
Lectins Offer New Perspectives in the Development of Macrophage-Targeted Therapies for COPD/Emphysema

We have previously shown that the defective ability of alveolar macrophages (AM) to phagocytose apoptotic cells (‘efferocytosis’) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/emphysema (COPD) could be therapeutically improved using the C-type lectin, mannose binding lectin (MBL), although the exact mechanisms underlying this effect are unknown. An S-type lectin, galectin-3, is also known to regulate macrophage phenotype and function, via interaction with its receptor CD98. We hypothesized that defective expression of galectin/CD98 would be associated with defective efferocytosis in COPD and that mechanisms would include effects on cytoskeletal remodeling and macrophage phenotype and glutathione (GSH) availability. Galectin-3 was measured by ELISA in BAL from controls, smokers and current/ex-smokers with COPD. CD98 was measured on AM using flow cytometry. We assessed the effects of galectin-3 on efferocytosis, CD98, GSH, actin polymerisation, rac activation, and the involvement of PI3K (using β-actin probing and wortmannin inhibition) in vitro using human AM and/or MH-S macrophage cell line. Significant decreases in BAL galectin-3 and AM CD98 were observed in BAL from both current- and ex-smoker COPD subjects vs controls. Galectin 3 increased efferocytosis via an increase in active GTP bound Rac1. This was confirmed with β-actin probing and the role of PI3K was confirmed using wortmannin inhibition. The increased efferocytosis was associated with increases in available glutathione and expression of CD98. We provide evidence for a role of airway lectins in the failed efferocytosis in COPD, supporting their further investigation as potential macrophage-targeted therapies.
Social Network Development, Language Use, and Language Acquisition during Study Abroad: Arabic Language Learners' Perspectives.

Language learners and educators have subscribed to the belief that those who go abroad will have many opportunities to use the target language and will naturally become proficient. They also assume that language learners will develop relationships with native speakers allowing them to use the language and become more fluent, an assumption Pellegrino (Pellegrino, 1997, 1998) found to be held by study abroad participants. However, recent research has shown that students do not always use the language to the expected degree and that they often fall back on social relationships with native speakers of their own language (DeKeyser, 2007; Dewey, 2008; Polanyi, 1995; Rivers, 1998; Wilkinson, 1998a, 1998b). Freed, Segalowitz, and Dewey (2004) found that study abroad participants used more English than French in their daily interactions during study abroad in France, and that study abroad learners used less French than students at home in an intensive language immersion setting. Learners in France were exposed to opportunities to use French but tended to speak with their fellow study abroad participants in English instead. Wilkinson (1998b) noted similar patterns and suggested, “The spontaneous formation of home culture ‘islands’ may actually have been the most efficient way for the students to keep from drowning in the French ‘ocean’ while they began to process the barrage of cultural differences and linguistic challenges faced on a daily basis” (p. 32). In contrast, James Coleman notes, “While L1 groups provide a secure base from which to risk-take linguistically, and a rest from L2 use, they may also pose the danger of reinforcing and concretizing what would otherwise be
A review of wireless SAW sensors

Wireless measurement systems with passive surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors offer new and exciting perspectives for remote monitoring and control of moving parts, even in harsh environments. This review paper gives a comprehensive survey of the present state of the measurement systems and should help a designer to find the parameters required to achieve a specified accuracy or uncertainty of measurement. Delay lines and resonators have been used, and two principles have been employed: SAW one-port devices that are directly affected by the measurand and SAW two-port devices that are electrically loaded by a conventional sensor and, therefore, indirectly affected by the measurand. For radio frequency (RF) interrogation, time domain sampling (TDS) and frequency domain sampling (FDS) have been investigated theoretically and experimentally; the methods of measurement are described. For an evaluation of the effects caused by the radio interrogation, we discuss the errors caused by noise, interference, bandwidth, manufacturing, and hardware tuning. The system parameters, distance range, and measurement uncertainty are given numerically for actual applications. Combinations of SAW sensors and special signal processing techniques to enhance accuracy, dynamic range, read out distance, and measurement repetition rate (measurement bandwidth) are presented. In conclusion, an overview of SAW sensor applications is given.
â€œWhoâ€™s On First?â€ Exploring the Concepts of ProblemBased Learning, Experiential Learning, and Lifelong Learning

" In the now famous routine first made public in the 1950â€™s, American comedians Bud Abbot and Lou Costello discussed the fielding order for a local baseball team. In this routine, Bud Abbott asks the question â€œWho will play first base? â€ to which Lou Costello answers â€œWho is on first, What is on second and Why is on third. â€ This answer brings forth the immediate question â€œYes, but who is on first? To which the response is â€œThatâ€™s right, Who is on first! â€ The routine then continues for several minutes with the emphasis on the different connotations of the word â€œwhoâ€ - one is a question word while the other is a playerâ€™s name. As with the Abbot and Costello comedy routine, the real definitions of the terms â€œproblem-based learningâ€, â€œexperiential learningâ€ and â€œlifelong learningâ€ seem to have become confused with the passage of time. Are they completely different concepts? Or do similarities exist between the three? And, how are they related to professional education, if at all? Or, have all these terms merely become â€œbuzzwordsâ€, allowing academic practitioners to work them into proposals to generate funding support for pet projects, or gain publication opportunities in specialized journals and at conferences. After briefly reviewing the historical foundations of the three â€œapproachesâ€ to education - especially in the â€œprofessionsâ€ of Business and Economics - the article presents a literature review in an attempt to identify the similarities in usage of these terms, highlight the differences between them, and show any existing interrelationships. The article concludes with a literature-based integration of the concepts of problem-based learning, experiential learning, and lifelong learning within the context of professional education - answering the question â€œWho is on first? â€ "