Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Flow Indicators in Art Therapy: Artistic Engagement of Immigrant Children With Acculturation Gaps

Abstract This qualitative study explored flow experiences in art therapy with three children from families that had immigrated to the United States from South Korea and were facing acculturation gaps. The children's flow experiences were examined through multiple data sources including videotaped art therapy sessions, children's post-session interviews, the children's art, parent interviews, and response art. Themes that emerged were related to acculturation challenges (role reversal, locked out of opportunities, and communication challenges in parent–child relationships), and to flow experiences (access to diverse art media, self-initiation, and self-correction). The therapeutic implications of these flow indicators are discussed as useful for children coping with acculturation challenges.
Correction: Angiotensin II-Induced Arterial Thickening, Fibrosis and Stiffening Involves Elevated Arginase Function

Arterial stiffness (AS) is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity/mortality. Smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation and increased collagen synthesis are key features in development of AS. Arginase (ARG), an enzyme implicated in many cardiovascular diseases, can compete with nitric oxide (NO) synthase for their common substrate, L-arginine. Increased arginase can also provide ornithine for synthesis of polyamines via ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) and proline/collagen via ornithine aminotransferase (OAT), leading to vascular cell proliferation and collagen formation, respectively. We hypothesized that elevated arginase activity is involved in Ang II-induced arterial thickening, fibrosis, and stiffness and that limiting its activity can prevent these changes.
Metallofullerene Series: Free-Metal Ionization-Potential Control of the Production Yields

The paper reports computations for Al@C 82 , Sc@C 82 , Y@C 82 and La@C 82 based on encapsulation into the IPR (isolated pentagon rule) C 2 υ C 82 cage and also on Mg@C 74 , Ca@C 74 , Sr@C 74 and Ba@C 74 based on encapsulation into the only C 74 IPR cage. Their structural and energetic characteristics are used for evaluations of the relative production yields, employing the encapsulation Gibbs-energy terms and saturated metal pressures. It is shown that the results can be well re- lated to the ionization potentials of the free metal atoms.
A vector-based gyro-free inertial navigation system by integrating existing accelerometer network in a passenger vehicle

Modern automotive electronic control and safety systems, including air-bags, anti-lock brakes, anti-skid systems, adaptive suspension, and yaw control, rely extensively on inertial sensors. Currently, each of these sub-systems uses its own set of sensors, the majority of which are low-cost accelerometers. Recent developments in MEMS accelerometers have increased the performance limits of mass-produced accelerometers far beyond traditional automotive requirements; this growth trend in performance will soon allow the implementation of a gyro-free inertial navigation system (GF-INS) in an automobile, utilizing its existing accelerometer network. We propose, in addition to short-term aid to GPS navigation, a GF-INS can also serve in lieu of more expensive and less reliable angular rate gyros in vehicle moment controls and inclinometers in anti-theft systems. This work presents a modified generalized GF-INS algorithm based on four or more vector (triaxial) accelerometers. Historically, GF-INS techniques require strategically-placed accelerometers for a stable solution, hence inhibiting practical implementations; the vector-based GF-INS allows much more flexible system configurations and is more computationally efficient. An advanced attitude estimation technique is presented, utilizing coupled angular velocity terms that emerged as a result of the intrinsic misalignment of real vector accelerometers; this technique is void of singularity problems encountered by many prior researchers and is particularly useful when error due to the integration of angular accelerations is prominent, such as in low-speed systems or long-duration navigations. Furthermore, an initial calibration method for the vector-based GF-INS is presented. In the experimental setup, four vector accelerometers, based on Analog Devices accelerometers, are assembled into a portable, one cubic-foot, rigid structure, and the data is compared with that of a precision optical position tracking system. Finally, the feasibility of a GF-INS implementation in an automobile is assessed based on experimental results.
Non-Uniform Aged Modules Reconfiguration for Large-Scale PV Array

In the past decades, a large number of photovoltaic (PV) plants have been built. Due to the minor physical differences between PV cells and the influence of environmental factors such as rains, temperature, and humidity, the aging of a PV array is often distributed unevenly within each PV module. This non-uniform aging causes further decreased output power, which is often easily observed for large size PV arrays. Although the global maximum power point tracking (GMPPT) strategy can improve the output power, the GMPPT cannot exploit the maximal power generation potential from non-uniform aging PV arrays. In order to exploit further the power generation potential and extend the service time of non-uniform aging PV arrays, a novel PV array reconfiguration method is developed in this paper. The concept of cell unit is applied to investigate the aging phenomenon of PV modules, and each PV module is assumed to be composed of three submodules, while these three submodules within any single PV module might have different aging conditions and, thus, different power-output capacities. The challenge is how to rearrange the PV array under the cases where: 1) each PV module has non-uniformly aged cell units; 2) there are a large number of PV modules; and 3) the voltage working range is restricted. To solve these problems, a nonlinear integer programming problem is formulated to maximize the power output under the constraints of non-uniformly aging and voltage restrictions. A small size <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$7\times10$ </tex-math></inline-formula> PV array is simulated to illustrate the proposed method. Furthermore, medium size <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$20\times 10$ </tex-math></inline-formula> and large size <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$125\times20$ </tex-math></inline-formula> PV arrays are employed to verify the feasibility of the proposed method. A 1.5 kW <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$2\times 4$ </tex-math></inline-formula> real PV array under non-uniform aging conditions is presented and experimentally tested to confirm the proposed rearrangement method.
Instructional Supervision a Tool for Improvement or Weapon for Punishment

This study explores the nature of instructional supervision carried out in schools in Malaysia. This study followed the qualitative method involving questionnaire and interview. About hundred teachers and twenty five principals and other heads participated in this study . The discussion was focused on five themes that are related to the research questions namely supervision as a corporate process involving teachers; supervision by specialists’ supervisors, the role of principals and teachers in instructional supervision , benefits to teachers and ways to improve the process. The finding of the study reflected that supervision serves as a weapon for punishment rather than a tool for improvement. The findings also advocated for need of instructional supervision to be conducted in more systematic manner by involving teachers, principals, subject teachers and subject specialists. So as to make practices more meaningful, the supervision processes need to be mundane and, the principals need to upgrade themselves with skills of supervision.
Measurement of β-hydroxybutyrate in cats with nonketotic diabetes mellitus, diabetic ketosis, and diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). The standard method of detection of ketone bodies is the dipstick method, which detects semiquantitatively acetoacetate, but not β-hydroxybutyrate (β-HB). The objectives of the current study were to assess the diagnostic utility of β-HB to diagnose diabetic ketosis (DK) and DKA in cats and to establish a cut-off value for the diagnosis of DKA. Sixty-two cats were included in the study. Eleven cats were healthy (group 1); in the remainder of cats (51), a diagnosis of DM was based on hyperglycemia, glucosuria, and increased fructosamine concentrations. Nineteen of 51 cats suffered from nonketotic diabetes mellitus (group 2). In 11 cats, plasma ketone bodies were detected with the dipstick method (diabetic ketosis, group 3). In 21 cats, plasma ketone bodies and metabolic acidosis were present (DKA, group 4). Plasma β-HB was measured in all cats by an enzymatic method (spectrophotometry). A cut-off value for the diagnosis of DKA was calculated based on the receiver operating characteristic curve. In healthy cats, the β-HB concentration ranged from 0 to 0.1 mmol/l; in cats of group 2, from 0 to 0.9 mmol/l (median: 0.1 mmol/l); in cats of group 3, from 0.6 to 6.8 mmol/l (median: 1.7 mmol/l); and in cats of group 4, from 3.8 to 12.2 mmol/l (median: 7.9 mmol/l). A cut-off value of 2.4 mmol/l revealed 100% sensitivity and 87% specificity to diagnose DKA. Beta-hydroxybutyrate is a useful parameter for the diagnosis of diabetic ketosis and DKA in cats.
Examining the Career Decision Self-Efficacy and Career Maturity of Community College and First-Generation Students

This study examined the career decision self-efficacy (CDSE) and career maturity of 268 first-generation baccalaureate and community college student participants. Three independent variables were analyzed, including generational status (first generation and nonfirst generation), college type (baccalaureate, community college), and socioeconomic status (SES; low, medium, and high). The analysis indicated a significant interaction effect for generation by college type, with both first-generation and nonfirst-generation baccalaureate students reporting lower mean scores than community college students. This analysis also revealed an interaction effect for generation by SES, with first-generation students from high-SES backgrounds reporting the lowest levels of CDSE. A separate analysis using career maturity as the dependent variable indicated a main effect for generation, with first-generation students reporting a lower level of career maturity than nonfirst-generation students. The analysis also revealed a robust main effect for college type, with community college students reporting higher levels of career maturity than baccalaureate students.
Main path and byways: non‐vesicular glutamate release by system xc− as an important modifier of glutamatergic neurotransmission

System xc− is a cystine/glutamate antiporter that exchanges extracellular cystine for intracellular glutamate. Cystine is intracellularly reduced to cysteine, a building block of GSH. As such, system xc− can regulate the antioxidant capacity of cells. Moreover, in several brain regions, system xc− is the major source of extracellular glutamate. As such this antiporter is able to fulfill key physiological functions in the CNS, while evidence indicates it also plays a role in certain brain pathologies. Since the transcription of xCT, the specific subunit of system xc−, is enhanced by the presence of reactive oxygen species and inflammatory cytokines, system xc− could be involved in toxic extracellular glutamate release in neurological disorders that are associated with increased oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. System xc− has also been reported to contribute to the invasiveness of brain tumors and, as a source of extracellular glutamate, could participate in the induction of peritumoral seizures.
A comparison of tumor and normal tissues with respect to factors affecting the rate of anaerobic glycolysis.

By the use of homogenates of rat tissues, it was demonstrated that the potential rates of glycolysis of normal tissues are as great or greater than that of tumor tissue. Low rates of glycolysis were obtained by other investigators with slices of normal tissues because of the inability of these tissues, in vitro , to accomplish the initial phosphorylation step in the formation of hexosediphosphate. Evidence has been presented which would indicate that the “hexokinase” reaction is inhibited by some hormone influence, which can be relieved or balanced in vivo but which is nondissociable in vitro . Removal of certain endocrine glands, including the adrenals, pituitary, and gonads, did not relieve this inhibition. Insulin at “near physiological” levels did not relieve the inhibition of hexokinase. Homogenates of Flexner-Jobling rat carcinoma and rat brain are able to glycolyze and esterify phosphate at maximum rates with very low glucose levels (25 mg. per cent) and show slight increases at very high glucose levels (1,440 mg. per cent). In contrast, rat liver, kidney, and diaphragm muscle homogenates appear unable to utilize glucose at low levels and are considerably stimulated at very high glucose levels. High additions of insulin permit the maximum effect at much lower glucose levels. Although insulin effects could be obtained with other rat tissues, none was ever observed in a large number of experiments with homogenates of rat tumor and brain tissues.
Individual Differences in Expert Motor Coordination Associated with White Matter Microstructure in the Cerebellum

Recent investigations into the neural basis of elite sporting performance have focused on whether cortical activity might characterize individual differences in ability. However, very little is understood about how changes in brain structure might contribute to individual differences in expert motor control. We compared the behavior and brain structure of healthy controls with a group of karate black belts, an expert group who are able to perform rapid, complex movements that require years of training. Using 3D motion tracking, we investigated whether the ability to control ballistic arm movements was associated with differences in white matter microstructure. We found that karate experts are better able than novices to coordinate the timing of inter-segmental joint velocities. Diffusion tensor imaging revealed significant differences between the groups in the microstructure of white matter in the superior cerebellar peduncles (SCPs) and primary motor cortex—brain regions that are critical to the voluntary control of movement. Motor coordination, the amount of experience, and the age at which training began were all associated with individual differences in white matter integrity in the cerebellum within the karate groups. These findings suggest a role for the white matter pathways of the SCPs in motor expertise.
A Compact Quadrature Hybrid MMIC Using CMOS Active Inductors

A miniaturization technique for the quadrature hybrid is proposed for monolithic-microwave integrated-circuit applications. By using active inductors for the circuit implementation, a significant area reduction can be achieved due to the absence of distributed components and spiral inductors. Using a 0.18-mum bulk CMOS process, a 4.2-GHz quadrature hybrid is implemented for demonstration. The chip size measures 0.72times0. 64 mm2 where the hybrid circuit only occupies active area of 0.4times0. 2mm2. With the enhanced Q factor provided by the active inductors, the fabricated circuit has an insertion loss less than 0.4 dB for -3-dB coupling while maintaining excellent return losses and port isolation in the vicinity of the center frequency. Owing to the reconfigurable capability provided by the CMOS active inductors, the center frequency of the quadrature hybrid can be varied from 3.6 to 4.7 GHz by adjusting the bias currents, exhibiting a tuning range of 26% at C-band.
Sperm factor initiates capacitance and conductance changes in mouse eggs that are more similar to fertilization than IP(3)- or Ca(2+)-induced changes.

We used patch clamp electrophysiology and concurrent imaging with the Ca(2+)-sensitive dye, fura-2, to study the temporal relationship between membrane capacitance and conductance and intracellular free Ca(2+) concentration ([Ca(2+)](i)) during mouse egg fertilization. We found an approximately 2 pF step increase in egg membrane capacitance and a minor increase in conductance with no change in [Ca(2+)](i) at sperm fusion. This was followed approximately 1 min later by a rise in [Ca(2+)](i) that led to larger changes in capacitance and conductance. The most common pattern for these later capacitance changes was an initial capacitance decrease, followed by a larger increase and eventual return to the approximate starting value. There was some variation in this pattern, and sub-microM peak [Ca(2+)](i) favored capacitance decrease, while higher [Ca(2+)](i) favored capacitance increase. The magnitude of accompanying conductance increases was variable and did not correlate well with peak [Ca(2+)](i). The intracellular introduction of porcine sperm factor reproduced the postfusion capacitance and conductance changes with a similar [Ca(2+)](i) dependence. Raising [Ca(2+)](i) by the intracellular introduction of IP(3) initiated fertilization-like capacitance changes, but the conductance changes were slower to activate. Capacitance decrease could be induced when [Ca(2+)](i) was increased modestly by activation of an endogenous Ca(2+) current, with little effect on resting conductance. These results suggest that net turnover of the mouse egg surface membrane is sensitive to [Ca(2+)](i) and that sperm and the active component of sperm factor may be doing more than initiating the IP(3)-mediated release of intracellular Ca(2+).
Effects of training on the ventilatory response to hypoxia.

The purpose of the present study was to examine the influence of systematical training on the ventilatory response to hypoxia. A rebreathing technique - progressive isocapnic hypoxia - was used to measure hypoxic chemoreflex reactivity. The ventilatory response was measured in a group of 22 world class adult kayakers (22.6 +/-1.9 yr), 16 young kayakers (17.8 +/-1.1 yr), and 38 control subjects (21.9 +/-1.9 yr). The ventilatory response to hypoxia - analyzed as the relationship (slope) MV/SaO(2) (minute ventilation/oxygen arterial blood saturation) - in the adult kayakers was significantly lower (-1.03 +/-0.28 L/min/%, P<0.01) compared with those in the control group (-1.81 +/-0.54 L/min/%) and the young kayakers (-1.54 +/-0.6 L/min/%; the difference between the latter two was insignificant). The following values of P(0.1)/SaO(2) (mouth occlusion pressure/oxygen arterial blood saturation) relationship were found for the investigated groups: adult kayakers (-0.20 +/-0.1 cm H/(2)O/%, P<0.05), young kayakers (-0.47 +/-0.1 cm H/(2)O/%, N.S. ), control group (-0.48 +/-0.18 cm H(2)O/%). Correlation between the hypoxic ventilatory response and VO(2)max was significant in both groups of kayakers. These findings indicate that tolerance for hypoxia was elevated in the group of athletes compared with the control group. Hypoxic tolerance correlates with the duration of training.
The Relationship Between Periodontitis and Glycaemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes

Periodontitis is a chronic, inflammatory condition in the tissues surrounding teeth that is stimulated by dental plaque bacteria and results in the destruction of tooth supporting tissues. Type 2 diabetes is associated with an increased prevalence and severity of periodontitis that is related to underlying glycaemic control. It has been suggested that the presence of chronic periodontal inflammation has a converse and negative effect on glycaemic control in diabetes with most evidence emerging from studies of type 2 diabetes. This article reviews the evidence from cohort, prospective and meta-analysis studies that have been conducted to examine the relationship between periodontitis and glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes and suggests underlying pathogenic mechanisms that may explain the relationship between these conditions.
Acinetobacter baumannii Lipopolysaccharide Influences Adipokine Expression in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the most important nosocomial opportunistic pathogen worldwide. In addition, obesity has been associated with an increased risk of nosocomial infection, suggesting that there may be an association between A. baumannii and white adipose tissue. However, the effects of A. baumannii on adipocytes have not been well studied at the molecular level. Here, we investigated the potential role of A. baumannii-derived lipopolysaccharides (LPS) as signaling molecules that affect adipocyte functionality. We tested the effect of increasing concentrations of A. baumannii-derived LPS (10, 100, or 1000 ng/mL) on the 3T3-L1 adipocyte cell line. Exposure to LPS was found to increase the expression of several adipokines (e.g., MIP-2, MCP-1, TNF-α, IL-6, lipocalin-2, and FABP4) in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and significantly reduced the expression of leptin and adiponectin. The effects of A. baumannii-derived LPS on MIP-2 expression were similar in comparison with that of LPS prepared from Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli in our cell culture-based system. This study suggests that A. baumannii-derived LPS functions as a signaling molecule that impacts the inflammatory function of white adipose tissue on the level of gene expression.
The Economic Costs of Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Sweden

Abstract The direct and indirect costs of acute myeloid leukemia were estimated for Sweden in 1989. The calculated total cost was SEK 460 million. Nearly half of the costs, or 1.7 million per patient diagnosed, were indirect costs due to premature mortality. Direct costs of relapses and indirect costs of mortality represent costs due to the absence of completely curable therapy. They also represent potential cost savings that could be ootained after introduction of new treatment options in the future.