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Sesame fractions and lipid profiles: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials

Abstract Increased plasma lipid profiles are among the most important risk factors of CHD and stroke. Sesame contains considerable amounts of vitamin E, MUFA, fibre and lignans, which are thought to be associated with its plasma lipid-lowering properties. This study aimed to systematically review the evidence and identify the effects of sesame consumption on blood lipid profiles using a meta-analysis of controlled trials. PubMed, CINAHL and Cochrane Library databases were searched (from 1960 to May 2015). A total of ten controlled trials were identified based on the eligibility criteria. Both the Cochrane Collaboration tool and the Rosendal scale were used to assess the risk of bias of the included studies. The meta-analysis results showed that consumption of sesame did not significantly change the concentrations of total blood cholesterol (−0·32 mmol/l; 95 % CI −0·75, 0·11; P=0·14, I 2=96 %), LDL-cholesterol (−0·15 mmol/l; 95 % CI −0·50, 0·19; P=0·39, I 2=96 %) or HDL-cholesterol (0·01 mmol/l; 95 % CI −0·00, 0·02; P=0·16, I 2=0 %). However, a significant reduction was observed in serum TAG levels (−0·24 mmol/l; 95 % CI −0·32, −0·15; P<0·001, I 2=84 %) after consumption of sesame. It was concluded that sesame consumption can significantly reduce blood TAG levels but there is insufficient evidence to support its hypocholesterolaemic effects. Further studies are required to determine the potential effect of sesame consumption on lipid profiles and cardiovascular risk factors.
“Constructive tensions” in resilience research: Critical reflections from a human geography perspective

This review paper critically examines four ‘constructive tensions’ in current resilience research, the first three of which are: its association with the roots of the resilience concept in ecological research; issues surrounding resilience as a normative or neutral concept; and confusion about the often interchangeable use of ‘resilience’ and ‘sustainability’ as possibly synonymous terms. The paper refers to these ambiguities as constructive tensions which have sparked fruitful discussions and debates. A fourth constructive tension is directly associated with human geography's engagement with resilience, especially in addressing the relative aspatiality of ‘mainstream’ resilience research, in reinforcing the importance of power and agency in resilience processes, and in arguing that resilience is strongly associated with neoliberal pathways of development. The discussion highlights that much ambiguity remains surrounding some of the key concepts associated with what makes a system ‘resilient’. This means that philosophical, moral and epistemological differences in natural-science-led and social-science-led resilience research need to be continuously acknowledged, and that mainstream resilience researchers can greatly benefit from critical insights offered by human geographers.
WDVV solutions from orthocentric polytopes and Veselov systems

N=4 superconformal n-particle quantum mechanics on the real line is governed by two prepotentials, U and F, which obey a system of partial nonlinear differential equations generalizing the Witten-Dijkgraaf-Verlinde-Verlinde (WDVV) equation. For U=0 one remains with the WDVV equation which suggests an ansatz for F in terms of a set of covectors to be found. One approach constructs such covectors from suitable polytopes, another method solves Veselov's \vee-conditions in terms of deformed Coxeter root systems. I relate the two schemes for the A_n example.
Feedback from Stock Prices to Cash Flows

Feedback from financial market prices to cash flows arises when a firm's nonfinancial stakeholders, for example, its customers, employees, and suppliers, make decisions that are contingent on the information revealed by the price. Complementarities across stakeholders result in cascades, wherein relatively small stock price moves trigger substantial changes in asset values. This paper analyzes the relation between such feedback effects and parameters such as the information cost, the volatility of existing projects, the risk aversion of liquidity suppliers, and the precision of managerial information. Copyright The American Finance Association 2001.
Emerging obesity and dietary habits among James Bay Cree youth

Abstract Objective To describe dietary habits and extent of overweight and obesity among Cree youth. Design Dietary intake and habits were assessed by a 24 h recall and FFQ as part of a cross-sectional survey. Setting Three Cree communities in northern Québec, Canada. Subjects A total of 125 youth aged 9–18 years. Results Overall 67·6 % of the study population was either at risk of overweight or overweight. Over 98 % had a usual saturated fat intake over 10 % of energy while 65 % had a lower consumption of fruit/vegetables and 95 % had a lower consumption of milk and milk products than recommended by Canada’s Food Guide. The majority (96·8 %) consumed high-fat foods (>40 % of total energy as fat), which accounted for 39 % of total energy intake (EI). Similarly, 92·8 % consumed high-sugar food and beverages (>25 % of total energy as sugar), which accounted for 12·8 % of total EI. Furthermore, 95 % of the youth had a Healthy Eating Index (HEI) below the recommended score of 80 or above. Certain measures of diet quality (traditional food (TF) consumption, HEI and vegetables and fruit consumption) were significantly correlated with adiposity measures. Conclusions A high prevalence of low-diet quality was found with a high degree of sugar and fat intake and a low consumption of vegetables/fruit and milk/milk alternates and any weekly TF. Dietary interventions are sorely needed.
Age‐Related Changes in Prefrontal White Matter Measured by Diffusion Tensor Imaging

Age‐related degeneration of brain white matter (WM) has received a great deal of attention, with recent studies demonstrating that such changes are correlated with cognitive decline and increased risk for the development of age‐related neurodegenerative disease. Past studies have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the volume of normal and abnormal tissue signal as an index of tissue pathology. More recently, diffusion tensor MRI (DTI) has been employed to obtain regional measures of tissue microstructure, such as fractional anisotropy (FA), providing better spatial resolution and potentially more sensitive metrics of tissue damage than traditional volumetric measures. We used DTI to examine the regional basis of age‐related alterations in prefrontal WM. As expected from prior volumetric and DTI studies, prefrontal FA was reduced in older adults (OA) compared to young adults (YA). Although WM volume has been reported to be relatively preserved until late aging, FA was significantly reduced by middle age. Much of prefrontal WM showed reduced FA with increasing age. Ventromedial and deep prefrontal regions showed a somewhat greater reduction compared to other prefrontal areas. Prefrontal WM anisotropy correlated with prefrontal WM volume, but the correlation was significant only when the analysis was limited to participants over age 40. This evidence of widespread and regionally accelerated alterations in prefrontal WM with aging illustrates FA's potential as a microstructural index of volumetric measures.
HLA-C -35kb Expression SNP Is Associated with Differential Control of β-HPV Infection in Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cases and Controls

A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) 35 kb upstream of the HLA-C gene is associated with HLA-C expression, and the high expressing genotype (CC) has been associated with HIV-I control. HLA-C is unique among the classical MHC class I molecules for its role in the control of viral infections and recognition of abnormal or missing self. This immunosurveillance is central to the pathogenesis of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), and of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) in particular. While sun exposure is a major risk factor for these cancers, cutaneous infections with genus β-HPV have been implicated in the development of SCC. We hypothesized that the high expression HLA-C genotype is associated with β-HPV infections. Therefore, we investigated the association between β-HPV serology and the −35 kb SNP (rs9264942) in a population-based case-control study of 510 SCC cases and 608 controls. Among controls, the high expression −35 kb SNP genotype (CC) reduced the likelihood of positive serology for multiple (≥2) β-HPV infections (OR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.25–0.97), and β-HPV species 2 infection (OR = 0.43, 95% CI: 0.23–0.79). However, no association with β-HPV status was observed among SCC cases. Our findings suggest that underlying immunogenotype plays an important role in differential control of β-HPV in SCC cases and controls.
Minors in random and expanding hypergraphs

We introduce a new notion of minors for simplicial complexes (hypergraphs), so-called homological minors. Our motivation is to propose a general approach to attack certain extremal problems for sparse simplicial complexes and the corresponding threshold problems for random complexes. In this paper, we focus on threshold problems. The basic model for random complexes is the Linial-Meshulam model Xk(n,p). By definition, such a complex has n vertices, a complete (k-1)-dimensional skeleton, and every possible k-dimensional simplex is chosen independently with probability p. We show that for every k,t ≥ 1, there is a constant C=C(k,t) such that for p ≥ C/n, the random complex Xk(n,p) asymptotically almost surely contains Kkt (the complete k-dimensional complex on t vertices) as a homological minor. As corollary, the threshold for (topological) embeddability of Xk(n,p) into R2k is at p=Θ(1/n). The method can be extended to other models of random complexes (for which the lower skeleta are not necessarily complete) and also to more general Tverberg-type problems, where instead of continuous maps without doubly covered image points (embeddings), we consider maps without q-fold covered image points.
Consistent Specification of Cointegrated Autoregressive Moving-Average Systems

The echelon form of a vector ARMA (autoregressive moving-average) model is expanded by an error correction term to accommodate the possibility of cointegrated variables. A coherent procedure is presented for consistently estimating the Kronecker indices, which characterize the echelon form, and the cointegration rank which is essential in the speciication of the error correction term. The computational burden in this procedure is very moderate because it is based on linear least squares methods. A method for estimating the model parameters is also discussed which is fully eecient under Gaussian assumptions.
Shape, Spin, and Baryon Fraction of Clusters in the MareNostrum Universe

The MareNostrum Universe is one of the largest cosmological smoothed particle hydrodynamics simulations done so far. It consists of 10243 dark and 10243 gas particles in a box of 500 h-1 Mpc on a side. Here we study the shapes and spins of the dark matter and gas components of the 10,000 most massive objects extracted from the simulation as well as the gas fraction in those objects. We find that the shapes of objects tend to be prolate both in the dark matter and gas. There is a clear dependence of shape on halo mass, the more massive ones being less spherical than the less massive objects. The gas distribution is nevertheless much more spherical than the dark matter, although the triaxiality parameters of gas and dark matter differ only by a few percent, and it increases with cluster mass. The spin parameters of gas and dark matter can be well fitted by a lognormal distribution function. On average, the spin of gas is 1.4 times larger than the spin of dark matter. We find a similar behavior for the spins at higher redshifts, with a slight decrease of the spin ratios to 1.16 at z = 1. The cosmic normalized baryon fraction in the entire cluster sample ranges from Yb = 0.94 at z = 1 to Yb = 0.92 at z = 0. At both redshifts we find a slight, but statistically significant, decrease of Yb with cluster mass.
The productivity paradox of information technology

The retationship between information technology IT and productivity is widely discussed but little understood. Delivered computing power in the U.S. economy has increased by more than two orders of magnitude since 1970 (Figure 1) yet productivity, especially in the service sector, seems to have stagnated (Figure 2). Given the enormous promise of IT to usher in «the biggest technological revolution men have known» [29], disillusionment and even frustration with the technology is increasingly evident in statements like «No, computers do not boost productivity, at least not most of the time» [13]. The increased interest in the «productivity paradox,» as it has become known, has engendered a significant amount of research, but thus far, this has only deepened the mystery
A systematic review of qualitative research on the contributory factors leading to medicine-related problems from the perspectives of adult patients with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus

Objectives To synthesise contributing factors leading to medicine-related problems (MRPs) in adult patients with cardiovascular diseases and/or diabetes mellitus from their perspectives. Design A systematic literature review of qualitative studies regarding the contributory factors leading to MRPs, medication errors and non-adherence, followed by a thematic synthesis of the studies. Data sources We screened Pubmed, EMBASE, ISI Web of Knowledge, PsycInfo, International Pharmaceutical Abstract and PsycExtra for qualitative studies (interviews, focus groups and questionnaires of a qualitative nature). Review methods Thematic synthesis was achieved by coding and developing themes from the findings of qualitative studies. Results The synthesis yielded 21 studies that satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Three themes emerged that involved contributing factors to MRPs: patient-related factors including socioeconomic factors (beliefs, feeling victimised, history of the condition, lack of finance, lack of motivation and low self-esteem) and lifestyle factors (diet, lack of exercise/time to see the doctor, obesity, smoking and stress), medicine-related factors (belief in natural remedies, fear of medicine, lack of belief in medicines, lack of knowledge, non-adherence and polypharmacy) and condition-related factors (lack of knowledge/understanding, fear of condition and its complications, and lack of control). Conclusions MRPs represent a major health threat, especially among adult patients with cardiovascular diseases and/or diabetes mellitus. The patients’ perspectives uncovered hidden factors that could cause and/or contribute to MRPs in these groups of patients.
‘The teacher sees my absence, not my participation’. Pupils’ experiences of being seen by their teacher in physical education class

ABSTRACT Previous research shows that understanding pupils’ emotional affiliations with content in physical education (PE) is important. Findings point out the importance of the teacher signaling that the pupil is seen beyond the skill and knowledge aspects in class. However, the research literature does not offer very many detailed elaborations on the pupil’s own experiences of being seen. Contrasting interview data material from 26 pupils (age 17–18) in upper secondary school has been analysed to categorize the concept of ‘being seen’ by the PE teacher in class. In the analysis we found two main themes from the interviews that highlight a wide range of emotions the pupils might have. The first theme illuminates the positive experience of being seen, and such related aspects as learning-promoting feedback, respect and trust. The second theme demonstrates extremes when it comes to being seen: Not being seen at all or seen too much. Either way, PE classes will be experienced as demanding and in part difficult, albeit in different ways. We found that the feeling of being seen—or, for some pupils, ignored—appears to be a relatively stable feeling once it has taken root, eventually becoming an understanding. Moreover, being ignored means there will be low expectations of being seen in the future, unless the teaching practice is changed, and this emotion gives a poor foundation for well-being and learning. The analysis also shows that even if the sense of being seen is the pupil’s property and indisputable, teachers (and researchers) must have a critical attitude to the pupils’ narratives of being seen, as this feeling may be based on a skewed pre-understanding of the teacher.
Using Reappraisal to Regulate Unpleasant Emotional Episodes: Goals and Timing Matter Emotion and Its Regulation

The hypothesis that cognitive reappraisal will have different effects on emotion as a function of regulatory goal and the timing with which reappraisals are enacted within an emotion episode was tested. Forty-one participants reappraised situations depicted in unpleasant pictures by imagining those situations getting worse (increase), staying the same (maintain), or getting better (decrease). Reappraisal instructions were delivered 2 s before (anticipatory) or 4 s after (online) picture onset. Measures of rated unpleasantness, expressive behavior (corrugator muscle activity), heart rate (HR), and electrodermal activity (EDA) were collected. Increase reappraisals produced higher rated unpleasantness, corrugator muscle activity, HR, and EDA relative to maintain reappraisals. For corrugator muscle activity and EDA, the effect of increase reappraisals was only apparent when enacted online. Decrease reappraisals produced lower rated unpleasantness relative to maintain reappraisals but had no effect on expressive behavior or autonomic physiology. The effect of decrease reappraisals did not depend on when reappraisal was enacted. These data underscore the importance of regulatory goals and the impact of regulatory timing as a moderator of emotion regulatory success within an emotion episode. Imagine you are sitting on a dais about to deliver an oral presentation to an audience. You're feeling jittery, your eyes are wide, your brow is furrowed, your heart is racing, and you're considering the relative probability that tomatoes will be thrown and where the closest exit is. In a nutshell, you're anxious. At some level of intensity and duration, this is a natural response to a situation of social evaluative threat, but if the anxiety runs rampant , your ability to give a good presentation will be compromised. It may, therefore, be advantageous to find a way to quell the anxiety. How might you do that? There are many avenues to meeting this emotion regulatory goal. You might, for example, count to 10 or think about the items you need to buy at the store later. You might remind yourself that the people in the audience are interested in the ideas you're about to share and that the consequences of saying something foolish are much less severe than you're imagining. You might take deep slow breaths to encourage your heart to stop beating so frantically. You might try to adopt a calm, confident facade in the hopes that the old adage to " fake it 'til you make it " does you some good. If you could turn back the clock, …
EFFECT OF FOOT REFLEXOLOGY ON PHYSIOLOGIC INDEX OF NEONATES

Introduction: The traditional view that neonates are not capable of perceiving pain has been refuted and there is now no doubt those neonates feel pain. Although babies cannot express their pain as older children, but capable to show in response the pain a set of measures as observable behavioral responses. The aim of this study was to determine Effect of foot reflexology on physiologic index of neonates. Methods: This investigation was a quasi-experimental study on 30 neonates admitted to NICU. The questionnaires were composed of socio-demographic status and NIPS scale test. Measurements of HR and SaO2 were taken twice, before and then again after completion of the intervention, and foot reflexology was codified to measure and evaluate them. PResults: The study showed that there was significant difference between before and after the intervention on physiologic index(O2 saturation, heart rate) in neonates (P=0.003). Nonetheless, we suggest doing more studies in related subjects. Conclusion: Our investigation shows that foot reflexology can improve the physiologic index and decrease O2 saturation, heart rate (toward normal range), and can inspirited relaxation in neonates. Nonetheless, we suggest to doing more studies to this subjects.
Selective Export of HLA-F by Its Cytoplasmic Tail1

MHC class I molecules exit the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) by an unknown mechanism. Although a selective export mechanism has been proposed for the anterograde transport of class I, a motif responsible for export has never been identified. Although classical class I molecules lacking their cytoplasmic tail are expressed on the cell surface, we found that HLA-F was entirely dependent on its cytoplasmic tail for export from the ER. Two known export motifs were recognizable in HLA-F. A C-terminal valine residue functioned in ER export and interacted with coat complex (COP)II, while an RxR motif also played an important role in anterograde transport and bound to 14-3-3 proteins. This divergent trafficking of HLA-F implicates an alternative function for HLA-F, independent of loading with peptides in the ER.
Diversion Issues in Real-Time Vehicle Dispatching

Recent technological advances in communication systems now allow the exploitation of realtime information for dynamic vehicle routing and scheduling. It is possible, in particular, to consider diverting a vehicle away from its current destination in response to a new customer request. In this paper, a strategy for assigning customer requests, which includes diversion, is proposed, and various issues related to it are presented. An empirical evaluation of the proposed approach is performed within a previously reported tabu search heuristic. Simulations compare the tabu search heuristic, with and without the new strategy, on a dynamic problem motivated from a courier service application. The results demonstrate the potential savings that can be obtained through the application of the proposed approach.
Convolutional Neural Networks for Facial Attribute-based Active Authentication On Mobile Devices

We present Deep Convolutional Neural Network (DCNN) architectures for the task of continuous authentication on mobile devices by learning intermediate features to reduce the complexity of the networks. The intermediate features for face images are attributes like gender, and hair color. We present a multi-task, part-based DCNN architecture for attributes detection are better than or comparable to state-of-the-art methods in terms of accuracy. As a byproduct of the proposed architecture, we explore the embedding space of the attributes extracted from different facial parts, such as mouth and eyes. We show that it is possible to discover new attributes by performing subspace clustering of the embedded features. Furthermore, through extensive experimentation, we show that the attribute features extracted by our method performs better than previously attribute-based authentication method and the baseline LBP method. Lastly, we deploy our architecture on a mobile device and demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Index terms attributes, face, active authentication, smartphones, mobile, deep networks