Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Men's experiences of violence and abuse from a female intimate partner: Power, masculinity and institutional systems

The phenomenon of intimate partner abuse has attracted considerable attention over the past 40 years. However, although the epidemiological literature has consistently reported that at least 30-40% of those experiencing intimate partner abuse are men, it has come to be constructed as a gendered social problem where heterosexual men are stereotyped as ‘dangerous’ perpetrators and their female partners as ‘vulnerable’ victims. Consequently, the ‘abused man’ and the ‘abusing woman’ have come to be marginalized, not only in statutory policy and service provision, but also in academic research and the development of psychological interventions. My thesis argues that heterosexual ‘abused men’ are constrained from occupying the position of victim and are consequently denied the compassion and support available to ‘abused women’. The research sought to understand how heterosexual men constructed their experiences of abuse and to consider how these constructions impacted on the negotiation of their identity in response to abuse and also their help-seeking conduct. The research was informed by a critical realist epistemology and adopted a discourse analytic approach, drawing on the work of Michel Foucault. The men’s accounts constructed their partner’s behaviour as challenging but nonimpactful and explainable by psychological problems, caused by past traumatic experiences, and precipitated by current material stressors. The warranted responses included endurance, social withdrawal and seeking psychological support for the partner. The constructions drew attention to a range of institutional and selfdisciplinary practices, deployed in the context of stereotyped accounts of gender and partner abuse, which served to constrain the men’s public identities and helpseeking conduct. This research echoes calls for more inclusive research into the phenomenon of partner abuse and psychological interventions for ‘abused men’ and ‘abusing women’. Those who provide services, including psychological services, should also be better informed and trained to respond appropriately to ‘abused men’ and ‘abusing women’.
Hired to be fired? Being a coach in Danish professional football

From a European perspective, the number of coach dismissals in professional football seems to be increasing. However, besides this apparent ‘hire and fire’ mentality in football, few studies have aimed at examining what being a football coach entails. By combining Norbert Elias’s game models and the concept of trust in organisations, this study shows how today’s coach functions in a complex figuration and is engaged in multiple interdependencies. In times of sporting failure, this figuration tends to become more complex, as the coach is typically put under pressure internally and externally. By focusing on the relationship between a coach and his director and on how this relationship changes when performance is low, this study contributes with new insights into what it involves to be a top coach and at the same time offers potential explanations for why the frequency of dismissals seems to be increasing.
Musical training‐induced functional reorganization of the adult brain: Functional magnetic resonance imaging and transcranial magnetic stimulation study on amateur string players

We used the combined technique of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to observe changes that occur in adult brains after the practice of stringed musical instruments. We carried out fMRI on eight volunteers (aged 20–22 years): five novices and three individuals who had discontinued practice for more than 5 years. The motor paradigm contained a repetitive lift‐abduction/fall‐adduction movement of the left/right little finger, carried out with maximum efforts without pacing. The sensory paradigm was to stimulate the same little finger using a string. In parallel to the fMRI acquisition, TMS motor maps for the little finger were obtained using a frameless stereotactic neuronavigation system. After the baseline study, each participant began to learn a stringed instrument. Newly developed fMRI activations for the left little finger were observed 6 months after practice at multiple brain regions including inferior parietal lobule, premotor area (PMA), left precuneus, right anterior superior temporal gyrus, and posterior middle temporal gyrus. In contrast, new activations were rarely observed for the right little finger. The TMS study revealed new motor representation sites for the left little finger in the PMA or supplementary motor area (SMA). Unexpectedly, TMS motor maps for the right little finger were reduced significantly. Among new fMRI activations for sensory stimuli of the left little finger, the cluster of highest activation was located in the SMA. Collectively, these data provide insight into orchestrated reorganization of the sensorimotor and temporal association cortices contributing to the skillful fingering and musical processing after the practice of playing stringed instruments. Hum. Brain Mapping 23:188–199, 2004. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Specific Barriers and Drivers in Different Stages of Decision-Making about Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Private Homes

Energy efficiency upgrades of privately owned homes like adding to the insulation layers in the walls, roof or floor, or replacing windows with more efficiently insulated versions can contribute significantly to reducing the energy impact of the building sector and thus also the CO2 footprint of a household. However, even in countries like Norway that have a rather high rate of renovation, energy upgrades are not always integrated into such a refurbishment project. This study tests which structural and internal psychological barriers hinder and which drivers foster decision-making to implement such measures, once a renovation project is planned. With a theoretical background in stage-based models of decision-making 24 barriers and drivers were tested for their specific effect in the stages of decision-making. The four stages of decision-making assumed in this study were (1) “not being in a decision mode,” (2) “deciding what to do,” (3) “deciding how to do it,” and (4) “planning implementation. ” Based on an online survey of 3787 Norwegian households, it was found that the most important barriers toward deciding to implement energy efficiency upgrades were not owning the dwelling and feeling the right time had not come yet. The most important drivers of starting to decide were higher expected comfort levels, better expected living conditions, and an expected reduction of energy costs. For the transition from deciding what to do to how to do it, not managing to make a decision and feeling the right point in time has not come yet were the strongest barriers, easily accessible information and an expected reduction of energy costs were the most important drivers. The final transition from deciding how to do the upgrades to planning implementation was driven by expecting a payoff within a reasonable time frame and higher expected comfort levels; the most important barriers were time demands for supervising contractors and—again—a feeling that the right point in time has not come yet. Implications for policy-making and marketing are discussed.
Close Homolog of L1 and Neuropilin 1 Mediate Guidance of Thalamocortical Axons at the Ventral Telencephalon

We report a cooperation between the neural adhesion molecule close homolog of L1 (CHL1) and the semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) receptor, neuropilin 1 (Npn1), important for establishment of area-specific thalamocortical projections. CHL1 deletion in mice selectively disrupted the projection of somatosensory thalamic axons from the ventrobasal (VB) nuclei, causing them to shift caudally and target the visual cortex. At the ventral telencephalon, an intermediate target with graded Sema3A expression, VB axons were caudally shifted in CHL1 − embryos and in Npn1Sema−/− mutants, in which axons are nonresponsive to Sema3A. CHL1 colocalized with Npn1 on thalamic axons, and associated with Npn1 through a sequence in the CHL1 Ig1 domain that was required for Sema3A-induced growth cone collapse. These results identify a novel function for CHL1 in thalamic axon responsiveness to ventral telencephalic cues, and demonstrate a role for CHL1 and Npn1 in establishment of proper targeting of specific thalamocortical projections.
Synthesis of unequally Spaced Antenna Arrays by a new Differential Evolutionary Algorithm

The differential evolution (DE) algorithm with a new differential mutation base strategy, namely best of random, is applied to the synthesis of unequally spaced antenna arrays. In the best of random mutation strategy, the best individual among three randomly chosen individuals is used as the mutation base while the other two are for the vector difference. Hence a good balance of diversity and evolution speed can be obtained. An indirect coding method is utilized to convert the constrained synthesis problem to an unconstrained one. The effect of angle resolution of the radiation pattern is also discussed. Simulation results demonstrate that the new DE algorithm is promising.
Association between Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress Among Patients Hospitalised with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Objective To determine whether exposure to environmental tobacco smoke was associated with oxidative stress among patients hospitalised for acute myocardial infarction. Design An existing cohort study of 1,261 patients hospitalised for acute myocardial infarction. Setting Nine acute hospitals in Scotland. Participants Sixty never smokers who had been exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (admission serum cotinine ≥3.0 ng/mL) were compared with 60 never smokers who had not (admission serum cotinine ≤0.1 ng/mL). Intervention None. Main outcome measures Three biomarkers of oxidative stress (protein carbonyl, malondialdehyde (MDA) and oxidised low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL)) were measured on admission blood samples and adjusted for potential confounders. Results After adjusting for baseline differences in age, sex and socioeconomic status, exposure to environmental tobacco smoke was associated with serum concentrations of both protein carbonyl (beta coefficient 7.96, 95% CI 0.76, 15.17, p = 0.031) and MDA (beta coefficient 10.57, 95% CI 4.32, 16.81, p = 0.001) but not ox-LDL (beta coefficient 2.14, 95% CI −8.94, 13.21, p = 0.703). Conclusions Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke was associated with increased oxidative stress. Further studies are requires to explore the role of oxidative stress in the association between environmental tobacco smoke and myocardial infarction.
The Prognostic Value of C-Reactive Protein Serum Levels in Patients with Uterine Leiomyosarcoma

Objective C-reactive protein (CRP) has previously been shown to serve as a prognostic parameter in women with gynecologic malignancies. Due to the lack of valid prognostic markers for uterine leiomyosarcoma (ULMS) this study set out to investigate the value of pre-treatment CRP serum levels as prognostic parameter. Methods Data of women with ULMS were extracted from databases of three Austrian centres for gynaecologic oncology. Pre-treatment CRP serum levels were measured and correlated with clinico-pathological parameters. Univariate and multivariable survival analyses were performed. Results In total, 53 patients with ULMS were included into the analysis. Mean (SD) CRP serum level was 3.46 mg/dL (3.96). Solely, an association between pre-treatment CRP serum levels and tumor size (p = 0.04) but no other clinic-pathologic parameter such as tumor stage (p = 0.16), or histological grade (p = 0.07), was observed. Univariate and multivariable survival analyses revealed that CRP serum levels (HR 2.7 [1.1–7.2], p = 0.037) and tumor stage (HR 6.1 [1.9–19.5], p = 0.002) were the only independent prognostic factors for overall survival (OS) in patients with ULMS. Patients with high pre-treatment CRP serum levels showed impaired OS compared to women with low levels (5-year-OS rates: 22.6% and 52.3%, p = 0.007). Conclusion High pre-treatment CRP serum levels were independently associated with impaired prognosis in women with ULMS and might serve as a prognostic parameter in these patients.
In the presence of strong P2Y12 receptor blockade, aspirin provides little additional inhibition of platelet aggregation

Summary. Background: Aspirin and antagonists of platelet ADP P2Y12 receptors are often coprescribed for protection against thrombotic events. However, blockade of platelet P2Y12 receptors can inhibit thromboxane A2 (TXA2)‐dependent pathways of platelet activation independently of aspirin. Objectives: To assess in vitro whether aspirin adds additional antiaggregatory effects to strong P2Y12 receptor blockade. Methods: With the use of platelet‐rich plasma from healthy volunteers, determinations were made in 96‐well plates of platelet aggregation, TXA2 production and ADP/ATP release caused by ADP, arachidonic acid, collagen, epinephrine, TRAP‐6 amide and U46619 (six concentrations of each) in the presence of prasugrel active metabolite (PAM; 0.1–10 μmol L−1), aspirin (30 μmol L−1), PAM + aspirin or vehicle. Results: PAM concentration‐dependently inhibited aggregation; for example, aggregation in response to all concentrations of ADP and U46619 was inhibited by ≥ 95% by PAM at > 3 μmol L−1. In further tests of PAM (3 μmol L−1), aspirin (30 μmol L−1) and PAM + aspirin, aspirin generally failed to produce more inhibition than PAM or additional inhibition to that caused by PAM. The antiaggregatory effects of PAM were associated with reductions in the platelet release of both TXA2 and ATP + ADP. Similar effects were found when either citrate or lepirudin were used as anticoagulants, and when traditional light transmission aggregometry was conducted at low stirring speeds. Conclusions: P2Y12 receptors are critical to the generation of irreversible aggregation through the TXA2‐dependent pathway. As a result, strong P2Y12 receptor blockade alone causes inhibition of platelet aggregation that is little enhanced by aspirin. The clinical relevance of these observations remains to be determined.
The Parameters of Affirmative Action: Equity and Excellence in the Academy

This article provides a historical, philosophical, and theoretical analysis of affirmative action in higher education. It begins with the historical basis for affirmative action and the rationale for why it has been needed. The author outlines the philosophy behind affirmative action and its legal ramifications. The article then evaluates the success of affirmative action, outlines the criticisms that have been made of it, and considers alternatives. It is argued that affirmative action goes to the heart of what we mean by public higher education and what we mean by “merit. ” Although the policy has not succeeded in creating dramatic improvements, it has been consistent with basic assumptions about the meaning of academic community.
Analysis of the calcium-modulated proteins, S100 and calmodulin, and their target proteins during C6 glioma cell differentiation

We have analyzed the levels, subcellular distribution, and target proteins of two calcium-modulated proteins, S100 and calmodulin, in differentiated and undifferentiated rat C6 glioma cells. Undifferentiated and differentiated C6 cells express primarily the S100 beta polypeptide, and the S100 beta levels are four-fold higher in differentiated compared to undifferentiated cells. Double fluorescent labeling studies of undifferentiated cells demonstrated that S100 beta staining localized to a small region of the perinuclear cytoplasm and colocalized with the microtubule organizing center and Golgi apparatus. Analysis of differentiated C6 cells demonstrated that S100 beta distribution and S100 beta-binding protein profile changed significantly upon differentiation. In addition, the brain-specific isozyme of one S100-binding protein, fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase C, can be detected in differentiated but not undifferentiated C6 cells. While changes in the subcellular distribution of calmodulin were not observed during differentiation, calmodulin levels and calmodulin- binding protein profiles did change. Altogether these data suggest that S100 beta and calmodulin regulate different processes in glial cells and that the regulation of the expression, subcellular distribution, and target proteins of S100 beta and calmodulin during differentiation is a complex process which involves multiple mechanisms.
Barriers to the Introduction of ICT into Education in Developing Countries: The Example of Bangladesh

Within a very few years, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has turned out to be an effective educational technology which promotes some dramatic changes in teaching and learning processes. Technologies allow students to work more productively than in the past, but the teacher's role in technologyrich classrooms is more demanding than ever (Keengwe, Onchwari et al. 2008). ICT has the potential to transform the nature of education (improving teachers' design work, enhancing the roles of students and teachers in the learning process and helping to create a collaborative learning environment, etc). Although ICT has the potential to improve the educational system to a great extent, developing countries are far from reaping these benefits because of certain barriers. The aim of this paper is to present a comprehensive review of international articles relating to barriers encountered when introducing ICT into classrooms. This review will help identify the factors that influence teachers' decisions whether or not to implement ICT in teaching-learning situations. Connections will be made with existing literature to explore possible barriers for introducing ICT into education in Bangladesh. Further, this paper also offers a number of recommendations to reduce these barriers and maximize the beneficial use of ICT on education.
Chronic actinic dermatitis--a study of clinical features.

BACKGROUND Chronic actinic dermatitis (CAD), one of the immune mediated photo-dermatoses, comprises a spectrum of conditions including persistent light reactivity, photosensitive eczema and actinic reticuloid. Diagnostic criteria were laid down about 20 years back, but clinical features are the mainstay in diagnosis. In addition to extreme sensitivity to UVB, UVA and/or visible light, about three quarters of patients exhibit contact sensitivity to several allergens, which may contribute to the etiopathogenesis of CAD. This study was undertaken to examine the clinical features of CAD in India and to evaluate the relevance of patch testing and photo-aggravation testing in the diagnosis of CAD. METHODS The clinical data of nine patients with CAD were analyzed. Histopathology, patch testing and photo-aggravation testing were also performed. RESULTS All the patients were males. The average age of onset was 57 years. The first episode was usually noticed in the beginning of summer. Later the disease gradually tended to be perennial, without any seasonal variations. The areas affected were mainly the photo-exposed areas in all patients, and the back in three patients. Erythroderma was the presenting feature in two patients. The palms and soles were involved in five patients. Patch testing was positive in seven of nine patients. CONCLUSIONS The diagnosis of CAD mainly depended upon the history and clinical features. The incidence of erythroderma and palmoplantar eczema was high in our series. Occupation seems to play a role in the etiopathogenesis of CAD.
Predominant learning styles and multiple intelligences of postsecondary allied health students

random, and concrete/random (Gregorc, 1982). While everyone may exhibit all four patterns to some degree, most exhibit inclinations toward one or two. For instance, concrete/sequential learners acquire knowledge through direct hands-on experience. Concrete/random learners are typified by experimental attitudes. Abstract/sequential learners are characterized as having excellent decoding abilities with written, verbal, and
An ECVAG† trial on assessment of oxidative damage to DNA measured by the comet assay

The increasing use of single cell gel electrophoresis (the comet assay) highlights its popularity as a method for detecting DNA damage, including the use of enzymes for assessment of oxidatively damaged DNA. However, comparison of DNA damage levels between laboratories can be difficult due to differences in assay protocols (e.g. lysis conditions, enzyme treatment, the duration of the alkaline treatment and electrophoresis) and in the end points used for reporting results (e.g. %DNA in tail, arbitrary units, tail moment and tail length). One way to facilitate comparisons is to convert primary comet assay end points to number of lesions/106 bp by calibration with ionizing radiation. The aim of this study was to investigate the inter-laboratory variation in assessment of oxidatively damaged DNA by the comet assay in terms of oxidized purines converted to strand breaks with formamidopyrimidine DNA glycosylase (FPG). Coded samples with DNA oxidation damage induced by treatment with different concentrations of photosensitizer (Ro 19-8022) plus light and calibration samples irradiated with ionizing radiation were distributed to the 10 participating laboratories to measure DNA damage using their own comet assay protocols. Nine of 10 laboratories reported the same ranking of the level of damage in the coded samples. The variation in assessment of oxidatively damaged DNA was largely due to differences in protocols. After conversion of the data to lesions/106 bp using laboratory-specific calibration curves, the variation between the laboratories was reduced. The contribution of the concentration of photosensitizer to the variation in net FPG-sensitive sites increased from 49 to 73%, whereas the inter-laboratory variation decreased. The participating laboratories were successful in finding a dose–response of oxidatively damaged DNA in coded samples, but there remains a need to standardize the protocols to enable direct comparisons between laboratories.
Keterkaitan Antara Moral Knowing, Moral Feeling, Dan Moral Behavior Pada Empat Kompetensi Dasar Guru

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat pemahaman guru (moral knowing), keinginanguru (moral feeling) untuk melakukan, dan perilaku guru (moral behavior) pada kompetensi pedagogi,kepribadian, sosial, dan profesional dalam pendidikan karakter; serta keterkaitan antara moral knowing,moral feeling, dan moral behavior pada empat kompetensi dasar guru. Penelitian ini menggunakanpendekatan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuesioner, panduanobservasi, dan focus group discussion. Hasil data kuantitatif menunjukkan sekitar 66.67% guru beradapada taraf cukup memadai di keempat kompetensi dasar guru terkait komponen pembentukan karakter.Data kualitatif menunjukkan bahwa pada proses pendidikan karakter, kompetensi dasar guru tidakselalu berdasarkan ketiga komponen pembentukan karakter tersebut. Akibatnya, guru-guru menjadikurang tepat saat mengajarkan pendidikan karakter kepada peserta didik