Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Therapeutic progress and symptom elevation in treating dismissive attachment: A case study

A dismissive or avoidant attachment style can present clinical challenges in psychotherapy as the attachment style may interfere with the development of a constructive therapeutic alliance and impact the level of disclosure, expressions of distress, and risks for premature drop-out. This paper reports a naturalistic case study and offers an in-depth examination of a treatment with a client with dismissive attachment, including a detailed examination of relational interventions and countertransference struggles. Furthermore, this paper considers the notable differences between quantitative scores on a well-validated, practice-based clinical symptom inventory and the qualitative outcomes for this client to offer clinical and research implications in treatment with dismissive attachment.
Serial Monitoring of Lead aVR in Patients with Prolonged Unconsciousness Following Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose

Severe cardiac and neurologic toxicities of tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) overdose have been reported since the introduction of TCAs in 1950s. Despite the decreased numbers of TCA overdoses, the mortality and morbidity rates of TCA overdose have remained constantly high. Clinical manifestations of TCA overdose are characterized by unconsciousness and specific electrocardiography (ECG) abnormalities such as prolongation of the PR and QTc intervals, widening of the QRS duration, and an increased R wave and R/S ratio in lead aVR. We report a case with unusually prolonged unconsciousness without initial stem reflexes for 7 days and multiple ECG abnormalities following TCA overdose. It is suggested that the serial monitoring of R wave and R/S ratio in lead aVR might be informative in predicting recovery from toxicity following TCA overdose.
Emotion regulation and intimacy quality: The consequences of emotional integration, emotional distancing, and suppression

The study explored the quality of conflictual discussion between intimate partners and their emotional experience subsequent to emotion regulation (ER) manipulation. It differentiated between integrative ER (IER), which involves an interested stance to emotional experience, and two types of regulation aimed at minimizing emotions: emotional distancing (minimization of emotional experience) and suppression of expressive behavior (minimization of emotional expression). The sample included 140 intimate couples randomly assigned to one of four conditions (IER, distancing, suppression, and control). Following the selection of a specific relational conflict to discuss, one of the partners received manipulation instruction; the other (naïve) partner was oblivious to the instruction. During a 10-min discussion, the naïve partner’s skin conductance level was continuously assessed. The partners’ self-reported perceptions of quality of experience and discussion were measured after the discussion. In general, the results provide preliminary support for the hypothesis that taking an interest in one’s emotional experience during a conflictual discussion results in better communication and higher perceptions of discussion productivity. Furthermore, in contrast to the IER condition, in the emotional distancing condition, the naïve partners’ physiological arousal increased as the discussion progressed. Hence, the results support the hypothesis that taking an interest in and accepting one’s negative emotions promote adaptive communication in conflictual discussions between intimate partners.
Symbolic Entropy of the Amplitude rather than the Instantaneous Frequency of EEG Varies in Dementia

The dynamics of human electroencephalography (EEG) have been proved to be related to cognitive activities. This study separately assessed the two EEG components, amplitude and rhythm, aiming to capture their individual contributions to cognitive functions. We extracted the local peaks of EEGs under rest or photic stimulation and calculated the symbolic dynamics of their voltages (amplitude) and interpeak intervals (instantaneous frequency), individually. The sample consisted of 89 geriatric outpatients in three patient groups: 38 fresh cases of vascular dementia (VD), 22 fresh cases of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and 29 controls. Both sample entropy and number of forbidden words revealed significantly less regular symbolic dynamics in the whole EEG tracings of the VD than the AD and control groups. We found consistent results between groups with the symbolic dynamics in the local-peak voltage sequence rather than the interpeak interval sequence. Photic stimulation amplified the differences between groups. These results suggest that the EEG dynamics which relates to either cognitive functions or the underlying pathologies of dementia are embedded within the dynamics of the amount of but not the interval between each synchronized firing of adjacent cerebral neurons.
Efficient Orthogonal Matching Pursuit using sparse random projections for scene and video classification

Sparse projection has been shown to be highly effective in several domains, including image denoising and scene / object classification. However, practical application to large scale problems such as video analysis requires efficient versions of sparse projection algorithms such as Orthogonal Matching Pursuit (OMP). In particular, random projection based locality sensitive hashing (LSH) has been proposed for OMP. In this paper, we propose a novel technique called Comparison Hadamard random projection (CHRP) for further improving the efficiency of LSH within OMP. CHRP combines two techniques:(1) The Fast Johnson-Lindenstrauss Transform (FJLT) which uses a randomized Hadamard transform and sparse projection matrix for LSH, and (2) Achlioptas' random projection that uses only addition and comparison operations. Our approach provides the robustness of FJLT while completely avoiding multiplications. We empirically validate CHRP's efficacy by performing a suite of experiments for image denoising, scene classification, and video categorization. Our experiments indicate that CHRP significantly speeds-up OMP with negligible loss in classification accuracy.
A multiple‐method analysis of appraisal–emotion relationships: The case of the prosocial intergroup emotions

Despite its status as a prominent set of theories for explaining the elicitation and differentiation of emotions, much appraisal theory and research offers little indication of the nature of the relationship expected between appraisals and emotions. Here we present a three-study, multiple method analysis in which we examine numerous ways of testing appraisal-emotion relationships using the ‘prosocial’ inte rgroup emotions - sympathy, anger and guilt – as an example. Results show that the set of appraisal dimensions that appears strongly characteristic of an emotion varies depending upon the kind of appraisal-emotion relationship hypothesised and the experimental methodology/ statistical analysis used. These findings demonstrate the utility of explicit theorising about the nature of the relationship between emotions and appraisals, and show how the hypothesised appraisal-emotion relationship and choice of methodology can affect the structure of appraisal theories. We recommend an analysis across multiple methods to provide a more complete picture of a given set of appraisal-emotion relationships.
Relationship of Racial Composition and Cancer Risks from Air Toxics Exposure in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.A.

African Americans in the U.S. often live in poverty and segregated urban neighborhoods, many of which have dense industrial facilities resulting in high exposure to harmful air toxics. This study aims to explore the relationship between racial composition and cancer risks from air toxics exposure in Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee, U.S.A. Air toxics data were obtained from 2005 National Air Toxics Assessment (NATA), and the demographic data, including racial composition, were extracted from the 2000 United States Census. The association was examined using multivariable geographically weighted regression (GWR) analysis. The risk difference between African American and White concentrated areas was defined as the absolute disparity, and the percent difference as the relative disparity. GWR analyses show that cancer risks increase with respect to increasing percent of African Americans at the census tract level. Individuals in African American concentrated tracts bear 6% more cancer risk burden than in White concentrated tracts. The distribution of major roads causes the largest absolute disparity and the distribution of industrial facilities causes the largest relative disparity. Effective strategies for reduction in environmental disparity should especially target sources of large absolute disparities.
Elucidating the correlation between treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors and mean platelet volume in patients with metastatic renal cell cancer

Patients with cancer are at increased risk of thrombosis. Additionally, an increased mean platelet volume (MPV) has been demonstrated to be associated with thromboembolism. Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) may modulate the activation of systemic coagulation in cancer patients, rendering them more susceptible to thromboembolism. The aim of the current study was to investigate the association between antiangiogenic TKIs and MPV. A total of 45 patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC), who were treated with TKIs and were patients at the Akdeniz University Hospital and Afyon Kocatepe University Ahmet Necdet Sezer Research and Practice Hospital, were retrospectively reviewed. The results prior to treatment and after three months for the MPV values and platelet levels were evaluated. The MPV values increased following the treatment with TKIs; however, no statistically significant difference was observed between the baseline and three month values (P=0.286). Conversely, a significant decrease was observed in the platelet levels following treatment (P=0.005). Treatment with TKIs in patients with metastatic RCC caused a modest increase in MPV, which is an indicator of thrombocytic reactivity; however, further studies are required to validate these results.
miR-217 Mediates the Protective Effects of the Dopamine D2 Receptor on Fibrosis in Human Renal Proximal Tubule Cells

Lack or downregulation of the dopamine D2 receptor (D2R) increases the vulnerability to renal inflammation independent of blood pressure in mice. Common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) rs6276, 6277, and 1800497 in the human D2R gene are associated with decreased receptor expression/function and hypertension. Human renal proximal tubule cells from subjects carrying these SNPs have decreased D2R expression and increased expression of profibrotic factors and production of extracellular matrix proteins. We tested the hypothesis that the D2R mediates these effects by regulating micro-RNA expression. In cells carrying D2R SNPs, micro-RNAs (miRs)-217, miR-224, miR-335, and miR-1265 were downregulated, whereas miR-1290 was upregulated >4-fold compared with those carrying D2R wild-type alleles. However, only miR-217 was directly regulated by D2R expression. In cells carrying D2R wild-type, miR-217 inhibitor increased the expression of transforming growth factor (TGF)-&bgr;1, matrix metalloproteinase 3, fibronectin 1, and collagen 1a, whereas miR-217 mimic had the opposite effect. In cells carrying D2R SNPs, miR-217 mimic also decreased the expression of TGF&bgr;1 and its targets. Wnt5a, a miR-217 target, was increased in cells carrying D2R SNPs and decreased by miR-217 mimic but increased by miR-217 inhibitor in both cell types. In cells carrying D2R wild-type, Wnt5a treatment increased TGF&bgr;1 while silencing Ror2, a Wnt5a receptor, decreased TGF&bgr;1 and blunted the Wnt5a-induced increase in cells carrying D2R wild-type. Our results show that renal proximal tubule cells from subjects carrying D2R SNPs resulting in D2R downregulation have increased TGF&bgr;1 that is mediated by decreased regulation of the miR-217-Wnt5a-Ror2 pathway.
Fabrication of Poly(p-Phenylene)/Zeolite Composites and Their Responses Towards Ammonia

Poly(p-phenylene) (PPP) was chemically synthesized via oxidative polymerization using benzene and doped with FeCl3. The electrical conductivity response of the doped PPP (dPPP) towards CO, H2 and NH3 is investigated. dPPP shows no electrical conductivity response towards the first two gases (CO and H2), but it shows a definite negative response towards NH3. The electrical conductivity sensitivity of dPPP increases linearly with increasing NH3 concentration. To improve the sensitivity of the sensor towards NH3, ZSM-5 zeolite is added into the conductive polymer matrix. The electrical sensitivity of the sensor increases with increasing zeolite content up to 30%. The effect of the type of cation in the zeolite pores is investigated: namely, Na+, K+, NH4+ and H+. The electrical conductivity sensitivity of the composites with different cations in the zeolite can be arranged in this order: K+ < no zeolite < Na+ < NH4+ < H+. The variation in electrical sensitivity with cation type can be described in terms of the acid-base interaction, the zeolite pore size and surface area. The PPP/Zeolite composite with H+ possesses the highest electrical sensitivity of −0.36 since H+ has the highest acidity, the highest pore volume and surface area, which combine to induce a more favorable NH3 adsorption and interaction with the conductive polymer.
Long-term follow-up of adolescent depression. A population-based study

Abstract Adolescent depression is common. Earlier studies indicate that relapses and recurrences are common. But many questions are still unanswered. The aim of the present study has been to follow subjects with adolescent depressions, identified in a population-based study, over a 15-year period. Subjects with adolescent depression (n = 362) and a comparison group (n = 250) were followed in the National Swedish registers. The formerly depressed females had significantly more out-patient visits, and a significantly higher proportion (78.4% versus 69.6%) had at least one out-patient visit. Among the males, no significant differences were found as concerns out-patient visits. The formerly depressed females had significantly more in-patient stays (3.6 versus 2.4) and a significantly higher total number of in-patient days (27.4 versus 10.1). A significantly higher proportion had in-patient days due to mental disorders (9.5% versus 4.6%), in particular anxiety disorders (4.9% versus 1.0%). As concerns the males, a significantly higher proportion had in-patient days due to mental disorders (16.5% versus 1.8%), in particular alcohol and drug abuse (7.6% versus 0%). Among the formerly depressed females there were no significant differences against the comparison group as concerns the proportion of being a mother, number of children per woman, or age at first child. However, a significantly higher proportion of the formerly depressed females had had different, usually mild, disorders related to pregnancy (8.6% versus 0.6%). The children of the women with adolescent depressions were not affected.
Phonological similarity and the irrelevant speech effect: Implications for models of short-term verbal memory

Three experiments studied the interaction between irrelevant speech and phonological similarity within both the remembered and the irrelevant auditory material. Phonological similarity within the remembered list impaired performance in both baseline and irrelevant speech conditions, whereas phonological similarity between the remembered and ignored irrelevant items did not influence performance. Although there was a tendency for similarity within the irrelevant items to reduce interference, this proved to be a less robust finding. Implications for the theoretical interpretation of the irrelevant speech effect are discussed.
New GABAergic interneurons in the adult neocortex and striatum are generated from different precursors

Ongoing neurogenesis in the adult mammalian dentate gyrus and olfactory bulb is generally accepted, but its existence in other adult brain regions is highly controversial. We labeled newly born cells in adult rats with the S-phase marker bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) and used neuronal markers to characterize new cells at different time points after cell division. In the neocortex and striatum, we found BrdU-labeled cells that expressed each of the eight neuronal markers. Their size as well as staining for γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), glutamic acid decarboxylase 67, calretinin and/or calbindin, suggest that new neurons in both regions are GABAergic interneurons. BrdU and doublecortin-immunoreactive (BrdU+/DCX+) cells were seen within the striatum, suggesting migration of immature neurons from the subventricular zone. Surprisingly, no DCX+ cells were found within the neocortex. NG2 immunoreactivity in some new neocortical neurons suggested that they may instead be generated from the NG2+ precursors that reside within the cortex itself.
Light field camera

The present invention discloses a light field camera. The light field camera comprises a lens module set, a light field sensor and a position adjuster; the light field sensor includes a lens array and an image sensing element; the lens module set is disposed between an object side and an image side; the lens module set generates an intermediate image; the lens array is disposed between the lens module set and the image side; the lens array generates a light field image according to the intermediate image; the image sensing element is disposed at the image side; the image sensing element senses the light field image; the position adjuster adjusts the position of the light field sensor; when the light field sensor is at a first position, the light field image contains a first light field sub-image; when the light field sensor is at a second position, the light field image contains a second light field sub-image; a relationship between the focal length fMLA of the lens array and the exit pupil position distance (PEXP) of the lens module set satisfies a relation expression that 0.7<=fMLA/PEXP<=1.3; and therefore, with the light field camera adopted, the size difference of the light field sub-images can be decreased, and the variation of the light field sub-images can be reduced.
Cognitive social capital and self-rated health: Different outcomes across elderly Chinese groups in rural areas

This article is a comparative study of the relationship between cognitive social capital and self-rated health among Chinese elderly in rural areas. By quota sampling, a sample of 398 elderly adults was interviewed for data collection. Multi-group analysis was employed to analyze the data. No significant relationship between cognitive social capital and self-rated health existed in the young-old group, whereas only trust exhibited a significant correlation with self-rated health in the old-old group. Only social participation was significantly correlated with self-rated health in the oldest-old group. Different aspects of social capital weigh distinctively for distinctive age cohorts.
A Novel Search Technique in Peer-to-Peer Networks

Sufficient uptime is the main concern in a distributed system where there is no centralized organization and control. Therefore searching in P2P file sharing systems is still a big problem due to the high churn rate of nodes. To find a particular piece of data within the network P2P systems explicitly or implicitly provide a lookup mechanism, which largely depends on the availability of nodes. In this paper we propose a stable node based ranking technique by detecting reliable nodes with adequate uptime by nature to ensure efficient searching and un-interruption during the data receiving. We have simulated an unstructured file-sharing environment to evaluate our proposed technique. Keyword Peer-to-Peer systems, Information retrieval, Searching, Node ranking, Overlay network
Cortical Gyrification Patterns Associated with Trait Anxiety

Dispositional anxiety is a stable personality trait that is a key risk factor for internalizing disorders, and understanding the neural correlates of trait anxiety may help us better understand the development of these disorders. Abnormal cortical folding is thought to reflect differences in cortical connectivity occurring during brain development. Therefore, assessing gyrification may advance understanding of cortical development and organization associated with trait anxiety. Previous literature has revealed structural abnormalities in trait anxiety and related disorders, but no study to our knowledge has examined gyrification in trait anxiety. We utilized a relatively novel measure, the local gyrification index (LGI), to explore differences in gyrification as a function of trait anxiety. We obtained structural MRI scans using a 3T magnetic resonance scanner on 113 young adults. Results indicated a negative correlation between trait anxiety and LGI in the left superior parietal cortex, specifically the precuneus, reflecting less cortical complexity among those high on trait anxiety. Our findings suggest that aberrations in cortical gyrification in a key region of the default mode network is a correlate of trait anxiety and may reflect disrupted local parietal connectivity.
The Bimode Cross Switch (BXS) a full hybrid solution in switch- and diode-modes

In this paper, we present for the first time, the experimental results of a “Bimode Cross Switch (BXS)-Hybrid” built with 3.3kV Silicon Enhanced Trench Bi-mode IGBTs (Si-ET-BIGT) and Silicon Carbide MOSFETs (SiC-MOSFET). Also, we have compared the static (on-state) and dynamic (switching) characteristics of the 3.3kV BXS-Hybrid (1 × Si-ET-BIGT + 2 × SiC-MOSFET) with the full SiC-MOSFET (4 × SiC-MOSFET) and full Si-ET-BIGT (2 × Si-ET-BIGT) reference samples. In addition, we have investigated the MOS gate control (blanking time tbl) influence in diode-mode during reverse recovery of the BXS-Hybrid and compared the results to those of the full Si-ET-BIGT. The experimental results show that BXS-Hybrid offers 45% and 75% reduction in the turn-off losses (in switch-mode) compared to full Si-ET-BIGT at nominal current (125A) and half-nominal current, respectively for nearly the same on-state voltage drop (at nominal current) or even much lower (at half nominal current). Also, the results show that the BXS-Hybrid offers 46% and 49% reduction in the reverse recovery losses (in diode-mode) compared to full Si-ET-BIGT at nominal current and half-nominal current, respectively. Furthermore, the results show that the reverse recovery losses can be reduced as much as 55% with the BXS-Hybrid compared to that of the full Si-ET-BIGT if the MOS gate control technique is used (for the tbl of 2μs). In addition, the BXS-Hybrid eliminates or reduces the oscillations compared to full SiC-MOSFET solution. In this study, the MOS gates of the devices in the BXS-Hybrid were connected together and controlled by the same single gate unit (with one common gate resistor).