Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Heart rate variability as a triage tool in patients with trauma during prehospital helicopter transport.

BACKGROUND Prehospital triage of patients with trauma is routinely challenging, but more so in mass casualty situations and military operations. The purpose of this study was to prospectively test whether heart rate variability (HRV) could be used as a triage tool during helicopter transport of civilian patients with trauma. METHODS After institutional review board approval and waiver of informed consent, 75 patients with trauma requiring prehospital helicopter transport to our level I center (from December 2007 to November 2008) were prospectively instrumented with a 2-Channel SEER Light recorder (GE Healthcare, Milwaukee, WI). HRV was analyzed with a Mars Holter monitor system and proprietary software. SDNN (standard deviation [SD] of the normal-to-normal R-R interval), as an index of HRV, was correlated with prehospital trauma triage criteria, base deficit, seriousness of injury, operative interventions, outcome, and other data extracted from the patients' medical records. There were no interventions or medical decisions based on HRV. Data were excluded only if there was measurement artifact or technical problems with the recordings. RESULTS The demographics were mean age 47 years, 63% men, 88% blunt, 25% traumatic brain injury, 9% mortality. Prehospital SDNN predicted patients with base excess < or = -6, those defined as seriously injured and benefiting from trauma center care, as well as patients requiring a life-saving procedure in the operating room. No other available data, including prehospital en-route vital signs, predicted any of these. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value were 80%, 75%, 33%, 96%, respectively, with and an overall accuracy of 76% for predicting a life-saving intervention in the operating room. CONCLUSIONS This is the first demonstration that prehospital HRV (specifically SDNN) predicts base excess and operating room life-saving opportunities. HRV triages and discriminates severely injured patients better than routine trauma criteria or en-route prehospital vital signs. HRV may be a useful civilian or military triage tool to avoid unnecessary helicopter evacuation for minimally injured patients. A prospective, randomized trial in a larger patient population is indicated.
DIFFERENCES IN MALE AND FEMALE PUPILS’ SELF-ASSESSMENT OF BEHAVIOUR DISORDERS

The aim of this research is to define the differences between male (N=121) and female (N=121) pupils’ self-assessment of behaviour disorders. The pupils belonged to the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth forms of the Elementary School Vidikovac in Pula. The existence of differences between sexes is based on the assumption that different sexual roles like rebelliousness, nonconformism and disregard of norms are more typical for the male sexual role in our cultural environment, as well as in the school environment. The results have shown that differences between male and female pupils exist when it comes to behaviour disorders. The above stated points point to the need for registering such indicators in the school environment and including this knowledge in the production of different preventive programmes and enabling different approaches to groups of male and female pupils.
Lexicality, frequency and stress assignment effects in bilingual children reading Italian as a second language*

In Italian, developing readers exhibit lexicality and frequency effects, and are sensitive to the distributional properties of the language. But how do bilingual children with different ages of first L2 (Italian) exposure and L2 vocabulary sizes read L2 words and pseudowords? Two reading aloud experiments investigated lexicality, frequency and stress assignment effects in fourth- and fifth-grade bilinguals and monolinguals. Naming latencies and pronunciation accuracy were analyzed. In Experiment 1, effects of lexicality and frequency and between-group differences emerged. In Experiment 2, the word frequency effect was confirmed. Late bilinguals, characterized by a smaller L2 vocabulary size, were less accurate than early bilinguals and monolinguals in assigning non-dominant stress. As with monolinguals, lexical information seems to be employed when reading Italian as a second language. Furthermore, bilingual readers are sensitive to the distributional properties of the language. Stress assignment is affected by the L2 lexicon size of second-language learners.
Strabismus associated with thyroid eye disease

Purpose of review We discuss the evaluation and treatment of strabismus related to thyroid eye disease with special attention to the literature published in 2006. Recent findings The etiology of thyroid eye disease is complex, although a recent review article evaluated the causative relationship between smoking and thyroid eye disease. The treatment of thyroid eye disease is also complex and involves a multidisciplinary approach including endocrinology and ophthalmology. Several recent articles have evaluated the role of medications in the treatment of thyroid eye disease. We discuss the current surgical strategies for the treatment of strabismus related to thyroid eye disease, including the use of adjustable suture techniques. New techniques in nonadjustable surgery are also examined. Summary Strabismus related to thyroid eye disease presents many challenges to the ophthalmologist. Successful treatment of strabismus is rewarding however, and has a significant impact on improving a patient's quality of life.
Hyperdecidable Pseudovarieties and the Calculation of Semidirect Products

This note introduces the notion of a hyperdecidable pseudovariety. This notion appears naturally in trying to prove decidability of the membership problem of semi-direct products of pseudovarieties of semigroups. It turns out to be a generalization of a notion introduced by C. J. Ash in connection with his proof of the "type II" theorem. The main results in this paper include a formulation of the definition of a hyper-decidable pseudovariety in terms of free profinite semigroups, the equivalence with Ash's property in the group case, the behaviour under the operator g of taking the associated global pseudovariety of semigroupoids, and the decidability of V*W in case gV is decidable and has a given finite vertex-rank and W is hyperdecidable. A further application of this notion which is given establishes that the join of a hyperdecidable pseudovariety with a locally finite pseudovariety with computable free objects is again hyperdecidable.
The Neural and Behavioral Organization of Goal-Directed Movements

The organization of goal-directed movements is a process central to the relationship between brain and behavior. In The Neural and Behavioral Organization of GoalDirected Movements, the author describes the cooperation between the neurological and musculoskeletal systems which produces mechanical movement. By nature, the subject is an interesting mixture of basic neurophysiology and abstract psychology. Jeannerod introduces the text with a chapter discussing models of programming goal-directed movements. Here he raises theoretical issues and presents experimental evidence for simple programming units-hypothesized basic neural circuits which produce motor commands. He spends the next two chapters carefully considering the role of the visual system in movement. Specifically, the author examines the hierarchical organization of visuomotor coordination and the role of visual feedback in movement control. Another two chapters deal with the relationship between position sense and movement direction and control. Finally, Jeannerod ends with clinical cases of cerebral injury and demonstrates the connection between the lesion site and the visuomotor impairment. At present, the author is a leading investigator in motor psychophysics, using the latest kinematic techniques to understand movement generation and performance. Jeannerod superbly discusses the implications of understanding goal-directed movements for psychology and neurobiology. He carefully constructs the theoretical and experimental foundation for the more detailed kinematic studies that follow. At each step, the author summarizes the old literature, critically reviews the latest research, and attempts to make a synthesis where possible. For particularly enlightening or controversial work, he often reprints the important data, allowing the reader to draw the final conclusions. The author's style is clear and very readable. The book contains both subject and author indices and an extensive bibliography. I recommend the volume to students of psychology and neurobiology as an excellent introduction and concise review of the field.
An examination of the relationship between disordered eating and sexual attitudes and behaviors in college women

LIST OF TABLES iii iv INTRODUCTION 1 Sexuality and Eating Disorders 1 Mood, Eating Disorders, and Sexuality 3 Personality, Eating Disorders, and Sexuality 5 Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) 6 Purpose 6 METHOD 9 Participants 9 Procedure 10 Measures 11 Results Discussion 19 35 REFERENCES 42 APPENDIX A: Expanded Literature Review 51 APPENDIX B: Referrals 73 APPENDIX C: EDE-Q 74 APPENDIX D: EDI-P 77 APPENDIX E: BISS-11 78 APPENDIX F: DASS21 80 APPENDIX G: BSAS 81 APPENDIX H: HSS 83 Texas Tech University, Adrianne Sloan, August 2012 iii Abstract Eating disorders are a significant problem many people deal with, especially women in their adolescent and young adult years. Those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN) appear to be restrictive not only with food, but also with their sexual attitudes and behaviors as well. Those with the impulsive symptoms of bulimia nervosa (BN) binge eating and purging seem to be impulsive with their sexual attitudes and behaviors. A drawback in the research literature is that of studies with small sample sizes. A reason for this could be that full-blown eating disorders are relatively uncommon. Most individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder (5060%) do not meet full criteria, but are given a diagnosis of eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS). This is problematic given that most of the research is completed on those meeting full diagnostic criteria. The current study included 179 undergraduate females covering the full range of eating disorder symptomatology, from those who met full criteria for anorexia or bulimia nervosa to those who had no problems with food or eating. In addition, this study also examined the effects of moderating variables (e.g., depression) on the relationship between eating disorders and sexuality. It was hypothesized that the same relationships seen among those with severe eating pathology and sexuality would also exist in those who did not meet full criteria for an eating disorder (e.g., increased symptoms of dietary restriction would be positively related to increased levels of sexual restriction). None of the proposed hypotheses were confirmed. Despite the lack of significant findings, those with an increase in symptoms of BN were also more likely to endorse symptoms of depression and perfectionism. It is therefore still important to examine those who may not be meeting full criteria for an eating disorder as they may be suffering in ways that need to be addressed. Texas Tech University, Adrianne Sloan, August 2012
Extensive Surveillance Promotes Early Diagnosis and Improved Survival of De Novo Malignancies in Liver Transplant Recipients

The aim of our study was to examine whether an extensive surveillance protocol will promote early diagnosis and improved survival in patients with de novo cancer following liver transplantation (LT). Of 779 consecutive LT recipients, 96 (12.3%) developed 105 malignancies. The cumulative risk for the development of de novo cancer was 10%, 24%, 32% and 42% at 5, 10, 15 and 20 years after LT, respectively. The most frequent tumor types were skin (17%), lung (16%), oropharyngeal (11%) and prostate cancer (11%). The overall standard incidence ratio as compared to that of the general population was 1.9 (95% CI: 1.5–2.3). The median survival of patients with de novo non‐skin cancers was 3.1 years after diagnosis. Only patients with skin cancers and solid tumors, diagnosed at early stages, showed an excellent outcome. After introducing an intensified surveillance protocol, the detection rate of de novo cancers increased from 4.9% to 13% and more de novo malignancies were diagnosed in earlier stages. For non‐skin cancers, the median tumor‐related survival significantly improved from 1.2 to 3.3 years as well as the median overall survival post‐LT. This study indicates that an extensive tumor surveillance program is highly recommendable in LT recipients.
Cultural and Religious Values: A Cross-Cultural Study In Austria, South Africa and Egypt

This article compares religious values found on the basis of the lexical approach in three cultures. Lists of human values in Austria (German), South Africa (Northern Sotho) and Egypt (Arabic) were compiled. These terms were rated by 456, 400 and 773 participants respectively as personal guiding motives in life. Factor analyses yielded orthogonal dimensions reflecting the specific values of each culture. In all three cases, a dimension pertaining to religious issues emerged. For Austria, a distinct dimension was found, which only comprised religious terms. In South Africa religious values were interrelated with mutual support, while in Egypt, religiosity was highly correlated with political concerns and Arabic nationalism. While only about 25% of the Austrian sample gave positive evaluations to religious values, most of the South African and Egyptian participants rated religiosity positively. Results suggest that religious values are ubiquitous and religious convictions are influenced by the ethical concepts in each culture.
An Investigation of Job and Career Counseling Candidates from the Perspective of Diversity Management

Abstract In this current study we are examining individuals who are trained for job and career counseling in terms of their ‘attitudes towards diversity’ ‘empathy skills’ and ‘potential for diversity management performance’. In this respect, the relationship between the ‘attitudes towards diversity’ and ‘empathy skills’ of career counselors, who will be working in the personnel selection and placement process, will be investigated. Furthermore, the impact of ‘attitudes towards diversity’ and ‘empathy skills’ on ‘potential for diversity management performance’ will be studied. The differentiating effect of gender on ‘empathy skills’ of individuals who are trained for job and career counseling will also be covered in the research context. The research is conducted on 266 future job and career counselors. Results reveals a positive relationship between ‘potential for diversity management performance’ and ‘empathy skills’ as well as between ‘attitudes towards diversity’ and ‘empathy skills’ of trained counselors. Furthermore, results points out that ‘empathy skills’ and ‘attitudes towards diversity’ significantly predicts ‘potential for diversity management performance’. Additionally a significant gender difference is found to exist in terms of ‘empathy skills’ of individuals. Keywords: Diversity, Diversity Management, Diversity Management Performance, Empathy Skills, Job and Career Counselors, Job and Career Counseling.
Perspectives on Punishment: The Contours of Control

This book offers an incisive collection of contemporary research into the problems of crime control and punishment. It has three inter-related aims: to take stock of current thinking on punishment, regulation, and control in the early years of a new century and in the wake of a number of critical junctures, including 9/11, which have transformed the social, political, and cultural environment; to present a selection of the diverse epistemological and methodological frameworks which inform current research; and finally to set out some fruitful directions for the future study of punishment. The contributions to this collection cover some of the most exciting and challenging areas of current research including terrorism and the politics of fear, penality in societies in transition, penal policy and the construction of political identity, the impact of digital culture on modes of compliance, the emergent hegemony of information and surveillance systems, and the evolving politics of victim-hood. Taken together, this work draws connections between local problems of crime control, transnational forms of governance, and the ways in which certain political and jurisprudential discourses have come to dominate policy and practice in western penal systems.
Intrinsic frequency for a systems approach to haemodynamic waveform analysis with clinical applications

The reductionist approach has dominated the fields of biology and medicine for nearly a century. Here, we present a systems science approach to the analysis of physiological waveforms in the context of a specific case, cardiovascular physiology. Our goal in this study is to introduce a methodology that allows for novel insight into cardiovascular physiology and to show proof of concept for a new index for the evaluation of the cardiovascular system through pressure wave analysis. This methodology uses a modified version of sparse time–frequency representation (STFR) to extract two dominant frequencies we refer to as intrinsic frequencies (IFs; ω1 and ω2). The IFs are the dominant frequencies of the instantaneous frequency of the coupled heart + aorta system before the closure of the aortic valve and the decoupled aorta after valve closure. In this study, we extract the IFs from a series of aortic pressure waves obtained from both clinical data and a computational model. Our results demonstrate that at the heart rate at which the left ventricular pulsatile workload is minimized the two IFs are equal (ω1 = ω2). Extracted IFs from clinical data indicate that at young ages the total frequency variation (Δω = ω1 − ω2) is close to zero and that Δω increases with age or disease (e.g. heart failure and hypertension). While the focus of this paper is the cardiovascular system, this approach can easily be extended to other physiological systems or any biological signal.
Performance and Power Management for Cloud Infrastructures

A key issue for Cloud Computing data-centers is to maximize their profits by minimizing power consumption and SLA violations of hosted applications. In this paper, we propose a resource management framework combining a utility-based dynamic Virtual Machine provisioning manager and a dynamic VM placement manager. Both problems are modeled as constraint satisfaction problems. The VM provisioning process aims at maximizing a global utility capturing both the performance of the hosted applications with regard to their SLAs and the energy-related operational cost of the cloud computing infrastructure. We show several experiments how our system can be controlled through high level handles to make different trade-off between application performance and energy consumption or to arbitrate resource allocations in case of contention.
More than the Big Five: Egoism and the HEXACO model of personality

Egoism is a personality trait that is associated with self‐enriching and self‐centred behaviours. Research has suggested that egoism lies beyond the Big Five personality factors. Recently, the HEXACO model of personality has been proposed as an alternative to the Big Five model. In three studies, the relation between the HEXACO Personality Inventory and egoism, conceptualized using three different questionnaires (DPQ Egoism, SPI Egotism and the Egoism Scale), is investigated. In all three studies, the HEXACO Honesty–Humility factor scale was the most important predictor of egoism. Additionally, in two studies in which FFM measures were used, the HEXACO Personality Inventory explained more variance in egoism than did the FFPI (Study 2) and the NEO‐PI‐R (Study 3). Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
The Predictive Power of Volatility Pattern Recognition in Stock Market

In this paper, we first show that there exists a day pattern in equities volatility and its volatility pattern is different from daily volume profile. To further emphasize on the most important volatility change during the day, we fold the continuous stock minute-by-minute data into n-by-p matrix, where n is number of days and p is number of minutes during trading hour, and decompose the matrix using principal component analysis (PCA). By examining the eigenvectors from the first several principal components, we can confirm the volatility day pattern and use eigenvectors as weight in distance metric in clustering step to generate and forecast volatility pattern. Clustering method K-Means and expectation maximization (EM) for Gaussian mixture model with three different distance metrics are implemented which enable us to optimizing clustering result. With clustered volatility patterns, when new observation comes in as stream, we compare the similarity under specific distance measure. New observation's feature vectors with their loading factors are compared with centroids of clustered patterns as base. Forecasted volatility in the next period is calculated based on likelihood to most similar pattern and conditional probability of change of direction. This mechanism generates a predictive signal. To examine the practicality of this pattern recognition in volatility of equity market, we build a trading algorithm and did back test to check the accuracy and profitability of this idea. Realized volatility calculated by SPY and a representative for implied volatility VXX are treated separately and compared throughout the paper. As a result, test error, profit and loss and risk adjusted return are compared with performance by using fixed volatility profile, as well as comparing with GARCH (1, 1) model for SPY realized volatility and ARMA (1, 1) for VXX as implied volatility. Sharp ratio from weight adjusted investment strategy outperforms both.
The Influence of Expertise on Maritime Driving Behaviour

We compared expert and novice behaviour in a group of participants as they engaged in a simulated maritime driving task. We varied the difficulty of the driving task by controlling the severity of the sea state in which they were driving their craft. Increases in sea severity increased the size of the upcoming waves while also decreasing the distance between consecutive waves. Expert participants drove their craft at a higher speed than novices, and decreased their fixation durations as wave severity increased. Furthermore, the expert participants increased the horizontal spread of their fixation positions as wave severity increased to a greater degree than novices. Conversely, novice participants showed evidence of a greater vertical spread of fixations than experts. By connecting our findings with previous research investigating eye movement behaviour and road driving, we suggest that novice or inexperienced drivers show inflexibility in adaptation to changing driving conditions.
On a classification of irreducible almost-commutative geometries IV

We extend a classification of irreducible almost-commutative geometries, whose spectral action is dynamically nondegenerate, to internal algebras that have six simple summands. We find essentially four particle models: an extension of the standard model by a new species of fermions with vectorlike coupling to the gauge group and gauge invariant masses, two versions of the electrostrong model, and a variety of the electrostrong model with Higgs mechanism.