Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Catheter-Based Radiofrequency Renal Denervation: Location Effects on Renal Norepinephrine.

BACKGROUND Clinical studies indicate that blood pressure (BP)-lowering effects of radiofrequency (RF) renal denervation (RD) are sustained for up to 2 years, although a recent clinical trial failed to find a major effect compared to sham treatment. In most previous studies, the efficacy of RD has not been assessed. The current study determined whether RD in different regions of the renal artery causes different degrees of RD as assessed with renal norepinephrine (NE) levels. METHODS AND RESULTS Unilateral RD was performed on 14 pigs divided into 3 groups: RD near the ostium, in the main renal artery near the bifurcation, and in extrarenal branches of the renal artery. After 2 weeks post-RD, the pigs were euthanized, renal cortex tissue was collected for NE measurement, and renal arteries were prepared for histological analysis. Renal NE decreased by 12% with RD at the ostium, 45% with RD near the bifurcation in the main renal artery, and 74% when RD was performed in extrarenal artery branches. The number of renal nerves was greatest in extrarenal branches and in the main artery compared to the ostium and the average distance from the lumen was greatest for nerves at the ostium and least at the branches. CONCLUSIONS RF RD lowers renal NE more significantly when performed in branches of the renal artery closer to the kidney. Increased efficacy of RF RD in extrarenal arterial branches may be due to the greater number of nerves in close proximity to the artery lumen in the branches.
On the resolution of simultaneous Pell equations

We descibe an alternative procedure for solving automatically simultaneous Pell equations with relatively small coefficients. The word “automatically” means to indicate that the algorithm can be implemented in Magma. Numerous famous examples are verified and a new theorem is proved by running simply the corresponding Magma procedure requires only the six coefficients of the system a1x 2 + b1y 2 = c1, a2x 2 + b2z 2 = c2.
Citizen Advantage, Undocumented Disadvantage, or Both? The Comparative Educational Outcomes of Second and 1.5‐Generation Latino Young Adults1

Recent research theorizes a widening sociopolitical gap between undocumented and documented immigrants — but also between citizens and noncitizens generally — with implications for mobility. How might legal inequality influence educational outcomes? Largely due to data constraints, much existing research is unable to distinguish between legal statuses. Yet, legal status may help explain inconsistent findings of “immigrant advantage” among Latinos. Using survey data from Latino young adults in California, I explore how legal status impacts high school completion, post‐secondary enrollment, and labor market expectations. I find evidence of undocumented disadvantage and citizenship advantage in completion and enrollment, but no differences in expectations. Findings suggest that scholars should pay closer attention to the role of legal background in shaping mobility.
Imaging of the Ischemic Penumbra in Acute Stroke

One of the main reasons for the soaring interest in acute ischemic stroke among radiologists is the advent of new magnetic resonance techniques such as diffusion-weighted imaging. This new modality has prompted us to seek a better understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of cerebral ischemia/infarction. The ischemic penumbra is an important concept and tissue region because this is the target of various recanalization treatments during the acute phase of stroke. In this context, it is high time for a thorough review of the concept, especially from the imaging point of view.
Motivational Correlates of Vigilance Task Engagement

There is relatively little research on the intersection of state and trait motivation measures and vigilance task engagement. The present research demonstrates and catalogs the correlation between several measures of self-reported motivation and task engagement factors on the short- and long-form versions of the Dundee Stress State Questionnaire (DSSQ; Matthews et al., 2002; Matthews, 2016). Data was collected from 200 participants across three vigilance studies. Evidence from correlational analyses indicated that state intrinsic motivation, trait achievement motivation, and trait self-esteem are related to perceived task engagement at both pre- and post-task. This research demonstrates that individual differences in state and trait motivation are important to consider in the measurement of vigilance task engagement and stressrelated task performance.
Long-time behavior for a nonlinear fourth-order parabolic equation

We study the asymptotic behavior of solutions of the initial-boundary value problem, with periodic boundary conditions, for a fourth-order nonlinear degenerate diffusion equation with a logarithmic nonlinearity. For strictly positive and suitably small initial data we show that a positive solution exponentially approaches its mean as time tends to infinity. These results are derived by analyzing the equation verified by the logarithm of the solution.
Mapping Aesthetic Musical Emotions in the Brain

Music evokes complex emotions beyond pleasant/unpleasant or happy/sad dichotomies usually investigated in neuroscience. Here, we used functional neuroimaging with parametric analyses based on the intensity of felt emotions to explore a wider spectrum of affective responses reported during music listening. Positive emotions correlated with activation of left striatum and insula when high-arousing (Wonder, Joy) but right striatum and orbitofrontal cortex when low-arousing (Nostalgia, Tenderness). Irrespective of their positive/negative valence, high-arousal emotions (Tension, Power, and Joy) also correlated with activations in sensory and motor areas, whereas low-arousal categories (Peacefulness, Nostalgia, and Sadness) selectively engaged ventromedial prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. The right parahippocampal cortex activated in all but positive high-arousal conditions. Results also suggested some blends between activation patterns associated with different classes of emotions, particularly for feelings of Wonder or Transcendence. These data reveal a differentiated recruitment across emotions of networks involved in reward, memory, self-reflective, and sensorimotor processes, which may account for the unique richness of musical emotions.
Propiedades psicométricas de la escala de compromiso académico, UWES-S (versión abreviada), en estudiantes de psicología.

espanolIntroduccion: El Engagement o Compromiso academico, constructo teoricamente tri factorial (conformado por vigor, absorcion y dedicacion), actualmente es medido a traves del cuestionario UWES-S (Schaufelli, 2003) cuyas propiedades psicometricas se han estudiado en Europa, confirmandose la estructura de tres factores anteriormente mencionada. Sin embargo, no existen estudios en Chile que confirmen dicha estructura. Material y Metodos: Se aplico la version de 9 items del UWES-S a 164 alumnos de psicologia, de los cuales 111 eran mujeres (67,7%), 49 eran hombres (29,9%) y cuatro no entregaron dicha informacion, con edades entre los 18 y 28 anos (M= 19,76; DE= 1,78). Para el analisis de los datos se realizo un analisis factorial exploratorio utilizando como metodo de extraccion el Analisis de Eje Principal. Resultados: Los resultados preliminares indicaron la pertinencia del analisis factorial (KMO=,90; Prueba de Barlett, p Discusion y Conclusiones: Si bien los resultados no son coincidentes con la propuesta tri factorial original de los autores, muestra una alternativa teorica y empiricamente consistente para la evaluacion del Engagement academico distinguiendo dos elementos relevantes en el compromiso del estudiante con sus estudios. EnglishIntroduction: Academic Engagement, a theorically tri factorial construct (shaped by the stamina, absorption and dedication), is nowadays assessed by the UWES-S questionnaire (Schaufelli, 2003), whose psychometric properties have been studied in Europe, confirming the above mentioned tri factorial structure. However, in Chile there are not any studies that confirm such structure. Materials and Method: The UWES-S 9 item version was applied to 164 psychology students, from which 111 were women (67.7%), 49 were men (29.9%) and 4 did not supply that information, with ages ranking between 18 and 28 years old (M=19.76; DE=1.78). For the data analysis, an Explanatory Factorial Analysis was conducted, using Principal Axis extracting method. Results: Factorial analysis were conducted (KMO=. 90; Barlett’s Test, p Discussion and Conclusions: Although the results do not coincide with the author’s original tri factorial proposal, they show a theoretical and empirical alternative, which is consistent for the evaluation of the Academic Engagement, distinguishing two relevant elements in the student’s commitment towards his or hers studies.
The Pre-Service Teachers' Value Orientations.

It is important to note that social scientists have recently concentrated on the issue of values. People's thoughts, decisions, behaviors etc. values that have an important place in the explanations constitute the subject of this research. The main purpose of the research is to analyze whether the value orientations of the pre-service teacher’ differ according to gender and branch variables. In the context with this research, the value orientations of the pre-service teachers attending the Pedagogical Formation Training Certificate Program which was held at Mardin Artuklu University in 2015 to 2016 academic year were revealed according to gender and branch variables. A mixed-methods approach incorporating both quantitative and qualitative methods was implemented in this research. The quantitative data were collected through the Portrait Values Questionnaire with the 40 questions developed by Schwartz and Bilsky, and the qualitative data were obtained by the means of semi-structured interview technique. A significant difference occurred in favor of the female participants with regard to gender variable. The pre-service teachers' value orientations also differed significantly taking into account their subject area variables. Key words: Pre-service teachers, value orientations, portrait values questionnaire.
CHR729 Is a CHD3 Protein That Controls Seedling Development in Rice

CHD3 is one of the chromatin-remodeling factors that contribute to controlling the expression of genes associated with plant development. Loss-of-function mutants display morphological and growth defects. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying CHD3 regulation of plant development remain unclear. In this study, a rice CHD3 protein, CHR729, was identified. The corresponding mutant line (t483) exhibited late seed germination, low germination rate, dwarfism, low tiller number, root growth inhibition, adaxial albino leaves, and short and narrow leaves. CHR729 encoded a nuclear protein and was expressed in almost all organs. RNA-sequencing analysis showed that several plant hormone-related genes were up- or down-regulated in t483 compared to wild type. In particular, expression of the gibberellin synthetase gibberellin 20 oxidase 4 gene was elevated in the mutant. Endogenous gibberellin assays demonstrated that the content of bioactive GA3 was reduced in t483 compared to wild type. Moreover, the seedling dwarfism, late seed germination, and short root length phenotypes of t483 were partially rescued by treatment with exogenous GA3. These results suggest that the rice CHD3 protein CHR729 plays an important role in many aspects of seedling development and controls this development via the gibberellin pathway.
The Effects of Alcohol on Intentions to Drink and Drive.

If people in a normal, baseline state are asked about certain behaviors, such as dr:rking and driving, they are likely to report negative intentions; however, the context within which intentions are assessed may significantly affect the relationship among attitudes, intentions, and behavior. Male undergraduates who completed a questionnaire about drinking and driving either while sober (n=23) or after consuming alcohol (n=22) reported similar negative intentions regarding questions such as "Would you drink and drive? " However, when a contingency such E.s "Would you drink and drive if you had only a short distance to go? " was embedded in the question, intoxicated subjects reported less negative intentions than sober subjects. These results are consistent with the term "alcohol myopia" (Steele and Josephs, 1990) which states that intoxication decreases cognitive capacity, so that people can attend only to the most salient cues. Intoxicated subjects may be focussing on excuses to drink and drive, discounting possible negative outcomes of the behavior. Differences in the environment or the physical, social, or emotional state of the individual can attenuate the observed relation between intentions and behavior. (Author/MSF) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * from the original document. *********************************************************************** The Effects of Alcohol on Intentions to Drink and Drive Tara K. MacDonald, Mark. P. Zanna, & Geoffrey T. Fong University of Waterloo This poster was presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario, in August, 1993. Correspondence regarding this research should be addressed to Tara MacDonald, Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Watefloo, Ontario, Canada, N2L 3G1. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY fr1.4c-P0-11/4 TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office 01 Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) r. This CIOCuir* ' has been reproduced as rece,. ed r 'he person or organization Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality Pornts of view or opinions stated in this Cocu ment do not necessarily represent official OEM POsition or policy
Association between Air Pollution and Suicide in South Korea: A Nationwide Study

Suggestive associations of suicide with air pollutant concentrations have been reported. Recognizing regional and temporal variability of pollutant concentrations and of suicide, we undertook a detailed meta-analysis of completed suicides in relation to 5 major pollutants over 6 years in the 16 administrative regions of the Republic of Korea, while also controlling for other established influences on suicide rates. Of the 5 major pollutants examined, ozone concentrations had a powerful association with suicide rate, extending back to 4 weeks. Over the range of 2 standard deviations (SD) around the annual mean ozone concentration, the adjusted suicide rate increased by an estimated 7.8% of the annual mean rate. Particulate matter pollution also had a significant effect, strongest with a 4-week lag, equivalent to 3.6% of the annual mean rate over the same 2 SD range that approximated the half of annual observed range. These results strongly suggest deleterious effects of ozone and particulate matter pollution on the major public health problem of suicide.
Where is the neutral atomic gas in Hickson groups

We have analyzed the total HI contents of 72 Hickson compact groups of galaxies (HCGs) and the detailed spatial distributions and kinematics of HI within a subset of 16 groups using the high angular resolution observations obtained with the VLA in order to investigate a possible evolutionary scenario for these densest systems in the present day galaxy hierarchy. For the more homogeneous subsample of 48 groups, we found a mean HI deciency of DefHI =0 :40 0:07, which corresponds to 40% of the expected HI for the optical luminosities and morphological types of the member galaxies. The individual galaxies show larger degrees of deciency than the groups globally, DefHI =0 :62 0:09 (24% of the expected HI), due in most cases to ecient gas stripping from individual galaxies into the group environment visible in the VLA maps. The degree of deciency is found to be similar to the central galaxies of Virgo and Coma cluster, and Coma I group, in spite of the signicantly dierent characteristics (number of galaxies, velocity dispersion) of these environments. It does not seem plausible that a signicant amount of extended HI has been missed by the observations. Hence phase transformation of the atomic gas should explain the HI deciency. The groups richer in early type galaxies or more compact with larger velocity dispersions show a weak tendency to be more HI decient. The detection rate of HCGs at X-ray wavelengths is larger for HI decient groups, although the hot gas distribution and hence its origin is only known for a few cases. In the evolutionary scenario we propose, the amount of detected HI would decrease further with evolution, by continuous tidal stripping and/or heating. The H2 content also tends to be lower than expected for the galaxies in HI decient groups, this may suggest that the HI stripping by frequent tidal interaction breaks the balance between the disruption of molecular clouds by star formation and the replenishment from the ambient HI.
Who may enter? The impact of in-group identification on in-group/out-group categorization

An experiment was conducted to examine the impact of identification with the in-group on the categorization of pictures depicting in-group and out-group faces. Findings showed that high identifiers classified fewer pictures as in-group members than did low identifiers. High and low identifiers also differed in their categorization latencies. Whereas high identifiers seemed more concerned with erroneously including an out-group member in the in-group, low identifiers seemed concerned with accuracy. The results are discussed with regard to the motivations underlying social categorization as well as to other phenomena that have been discovered through research on social identity theory.
aleomagnetism of a Neoarchean-Paleoproterozoic carbonate ramp and arbonate platform succession ( Transvaal Supergroup ) from surface utcrop and drill core , Griqualand West region , South Africa

Detailed paleomagnetic study across the Archean-Paleoproterozoic boundary interval preserved in the Ghaap Group, Transvaal Supergroup, of the Kaapvaal craton reveals a complex series of viscous and thermo-chemical magnetic overprints. Despite this complex history, a potential primary single-polarity remanence direction was revealed at high-temperature demagnetization steps in about 10% of orientated drill core samples only. This component (declination = 132◦, inclination = 69◦) was not identified in any
Fixed combination of repaglinide and metformin in the management of type 2 diabetes

Treatment to target fasting blood glucose (FBG), postprandial glucose (PPG) and HbA1c are essential in the management of type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of vascular complications. Early combination therapy with oral agents is increasingly being seen as important to achieve this. Repaglinide, a rapid-acting insulin secretagogue, targets PPG, and metformin, an insulin sensitizer, targets FBG. Because of their complementary modes of action these therapies are frequently given as combination therapy in separate tablets. To overcome the issues with adherence to multiple tablets, repaglinide and metformin are now available in a fixed-dose combination (FDC). Repaglinide/metformin FDC is bioequivalent to each tablet given separately, suggesting that the efficacy and safety profile is similar. There is no effect of food on repaglinide when in the FDC. Repaglinide/metformin FDC is as effective in reducing HbA1c and FBG whether given twice or three times daily, with a similar safety profile. Repaglinide/metformin FDC twice daily is as effective in reducing HbA1c and FBG as rosiglitazone/metformin FDC with a similar safety profile, but unlike the rosiglitazone/metformin FDC, repaglinide/metformin FDC improves the lipid profile. Repaglinide/metformin FDC represents a new option in the pursuit of achieving glucose targets and reducing vascular risk in type 2 diabetes, with the advantage of improving adherence.
Making networked robots connectivity-aware

Maintaining the network connectivity in mobile Multi-Robot Systems (MRSs) is a key issue in many robotic applications. In our view, the solution to this problem consists of two main steps: (i) making robots aware of the network connectivity; and (ii), making use of this knowledge to plan robots tasks without compromising connectivity. In this paper, we view the ad-hoc network connectivity as an abstraction that is independent from application issues. We propose a new distributed algorithm executing on individual robots to build the connectivity-awareness. The correctness and theoretical analysis of the proposed algorithm are given. We also show how our solution allows checking network bi-connectivity more efficiently than existing work and can be used, for example, during distributed control motion.
Active Visual Object Reconstruction using D-, E-, and T-Optimal Next Best Views

In visual 3-D reconstruction tasks with mobile cameras, one wishes to move the cameras so that they provide the views that lead to the best reconstruction result. When the camera motion is adapted during the reconstruction, the view of interest is the next best view for the current shape estimate. We present such a next best view planning approach for visual 3-D reconstruction. The reconstruction is based on a probabilistic state estimation with sensor actions. The next best view is determined by a metric of the state estimation's uncertainty. We compare three metrics: D-optimality, which is based on the entropy and corresponds to the (D)eterminant of the covariance matrix of a Gaussian distribution, E-optimality, and T-optimality, which are based on (E)igenvalues or on the (T)race of this matrix, respectively. We show the validity of our approach with a simulation as well as real-world experiments, and compare reconstruction accuracy and computation time for the optimality criteria.
Ja n 20 06 Traces of Mirror Symmetry in Nature

In this work we discuss the place of Veneziano amplitudes (the precursor of string models) and their generalizations in the Regge theory of high energy physics scattering processes. We emphasize that mathematically such amplitudes and their extensions can be interpreted in terms of the Laplace (respectively , multiple Laplace) transform(s) of the generating function for the Ehrhart polynomial associated with some integral polytope P (specific for each scattering process). Following works by Batyrev and Hibi to each such polytope P it is possible to associate another (mirror) polytope P ′. For this to happen, it is necessary to impose some conditions on P and, hence, on the generating function for P. Since each of these polytopes is in fact encodes some projective toric variety, this information is used for development of new symplectic and supersymmetric models reproducing the Veneziano and generalized Veneziano amplitudes. General ideas are illustrated on classical example of the pion-pion scattering for which the existing experimental data can be naturally explained with help of mirror symmetry arguments.