Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Why women use makeup: implication of psychological traits in makeup functions.

Makeup acts and stimulates three of our senses: touch (which encompasses all sensations from the body surface), smell (fragrance), and sight (the process of becoming and looking beautiful). The positive stimulation of these senses by makeup can induce sensory as well as psychological pleasure. In order to understand the relationship of women to their makeup, we interviewed different groups of women on their quality of life and makeup habits. Then, through four standard well-validated psychometric self-questionnaires, we examined the possible relation between the need to make up oneself and specific psychological features. Our first results clearly showed that makeup could support two opposite "up" functions, i.e., "camouflage" vs "seduction. " Concerning their psychological profiles, results showed that women of the functional class "camouflage" are more anxious, defensive, and emotionally unstable compared to those of the functional class "seduction," who appear to be more sociable, assertive, and extroverted. Further analyses revealed a division of the two classes into subclasses of volunteers with opposed personality and psychological profiles. This new classification allowed us to define more precisely the relations existing within the subjective experience of women during the makeup process. In conclusion, our study revealed that beyond the simple application of colorful products on the face, makeup has two major functional implications depending on specific psychological profiles of women.
Extremal metrics and stabilities on polarized manifolds

TheHitchin�Kobayashi correspondence for vector bundles, established by Donaldson, Kobayashi, Lubke, Uhlenbeck andYau, states that an indecomposable holomorphic vector bundle over a compact Kahler manifold is stable in the sense of Takemoto�Mumford if and only if the vector bundle admits a Hermitian-Einstein metric. Its manifold analogue known as Yau�s conjecture, which originated from Calabi�s conjecture, asks whether �stability� and �existence of extremal metrics� for polarized manifolds are equivalent. In this note the recent progress of this subject, by Donaldson, Tian and our group, together with its relationship to algebraic geometry will be discussed.
THE DADDY OF ALL DILEMMAS: RESEARCH INTO THEWORK-LIFE BALANCE DEFICIT PARADIGM AMONGST FATHERS

Debates on work-life balance have historically centered around women. Practically all of the literature verifies that women account for more take up rates of flexible working than men. This practice entrenches traditional gender roles. To examine reasons for the poor take up of work-life balance policies amongst fathers, I conducted exploratory research through interviews with six fathers from broad occupational groups.Drawing on these interviews, the findings revealed that financial matters remain one of the main considerations in deciding who stays at home with the children. Furthermore, it was uncovered that being a provider remains at the heart of a fathers' moral fibre and that workplace culture can have a negative effect on a fathers desire to progress his career through education. However, other aspects of fatherhood mentioned as more important than breadwinning were spending time with the children, acting as a role model and teaching them right from wrong. To address these concerns, there is no doubt that the norms associated with the traditional male breadwinner role will need to change also. One way of doing this would be to increase the length of paternity leave to match maternity leave. This would send a clear message that mothers are no longer seen as the primary caregivers and fathers are no longer seen as the primary earners.
The Value of Machine Perfusion Biomarker Concentration in DCD Kidney Transplantations

Background Donation after cardiac death (DCD) increases the number of donor kidneys but is associated with more primary nonfunction (PNF) and delayed graft function (DGF). It has been suggested that biomarkers in the preservation solution of machine perfused kidneys may predict PNF, although evidence is lacking. Methods We analyzed the diagnostic accuracy of the perfusate biomarkers glutathione S-transferase, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), heart-type fatty acid binding protein, redox-active iron, interleukin (IL)-18, and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin to predict PNF and DGF in 335 DCD kidneys preserved by hypothermic machine perfusion at our center between 1 January 1997 and 1 January 2008. The diagnostic accuracy of these biomarkers to predict PNF was evaluated with the area under the receiver operating characteristics curves. Additionally, the risk of DGF and graft failure was assessed. Results LDH and IL-18 concentrations were associated with PNF (odds ratio [95% confidence interval], 1.001 [1.000–1.002]; P=0.005 and 1.001 [1.000–1.002]; P=0.003, respectively) in a multivariate analysis; the diagnostic accuracy for PNF was “poor” for all biomarkers but increased to “fair” for redox-active iron and IL-18 in a multivariate analysis (area under the receiver operating characteristics curves, 0.701 and 0.700, respectively). LDH and IL-18 concentrations were associated with DGF; biomarker concentration was not associated with 1-year graft survival. Conclusions The diagnostic accuracy of the perfusate biomarkers glutathione S-transferase, LDH, heart-type fatty acid binding protein, redox-active iron, IL-18, and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin to predict viability of DCD kidneys varies from “poor” to “fair”. Therefore, DCD kidneys should not be discarded because of high biomarker perfusate concentration.
A Comparison of Supramammillary and Medial Septal Influences on Hippocampal Field Potentials and Single-Unit Activity

As of July 1, 1989, the reference style for the Journal of Neurophysiology is changing in text from serial numbering to author's name and date. The unnumbered reference list should continue to be arranged alphabetically by author. See Information for Contributors for details and examples. It will be appreciated if authors of manuscripts submitted under the old system can make these changes during revision. As of July 1, 1989, the reference style for the Journal of Neurophysiology is changing in text from serial numbering to author's name and date. The unnumbered reference list should continue to be arranged alphabetically by author. See Information for Contributors for details and examples. It will be appreciated if authors of manuscripts submitted under the old system can make these changes during revision. As of July 1, 1989, the reference style for the Journal of Neurophysiology is changing in text from serial numbering to author's name and date. The unnumbered reference list should continue to be arranged alphabetically by author. See Information for Contributors for details and examples. It will be appreciated if authors of manuscripts submitted under the old system can make these changes during revision. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 1. To investigate excitatory postsynaptic potentials (EPSPs), intracellular recordings were performed in layer II/III neurons of the rat medial frontal cortex. The average resting membrane potential of the neurons was more than-75 mV and their average input resistance was >20 Mfi. The amplitudes of the action potentials evoked by injection of depolarizing current pulses were > 100 mV. The electrophysiological properties of the neurons recorded were similar to those of regular-spiking pyramidal cells. 2. Current-voltage relationships, determined by injecting inward and outward current pulses, displayed considerable inward rectification in both the depolarizing and hyperpolarizing directions. The steady-state input resistance increased with depolariza-tion and decreased with hyperpolarization, concomitant with increases and decreases, respectively, in the membrane time constant. 3. Postsynaptic potentials were evoked by electrical stimulation via a bipolar electrode positioned in layer IV of the neocor-tex. Stimulus-response relationships, determined by gradually increasing the stimulus intensity, were consistent among the population of neurons examined. A short-latency EPSP [early EPSP (eEPSP)] was the response with the lowest threshold. Amplitudes of the eEPSP ranged from 4 to 8 mV. Following a hyperpolariza-tion of the membrane potential, the amplitude of the eEPSP decreased. Upon depolarization, a slight increase in amplitude and duration was observed, accompanied by a significant increase …
A review of two books introducing Optimality Theor y

1. Optimality Theory: An Introduction to Linguistics for the 1990s: Diana B. Archangeli (University of Arizona). 2. Optimality Theory and Features: Douglas Pulleybank (University of British Columbia). 3. Optimality Theory and Prosody: Michael Hammond (University of Arizona). 4. Optimality Theory and Morphology: Kevin Russell (University of Manitoba). 5. Optimality Theory and Syntax: Null Arguments and Control: Margaret Speas (University of Massachusetts at Amherst). 6. Optimality Theory and Syntax: Parallels with Phonology: David Pesetsky (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
A Quantitative Comparison of Single-Cell Whole Genome Amplification Methods

Single-cell sequencing is emerging as an important tool for studies of genomic heterogeneity. Whole genome amplification (WGA) is a key step in single-cell sequencing workflows and a multitude of methods have been introduced. Here, we compare three state-of-the-art methods on both bulk and single-cell samples of E. coli DNA: Multiple Displacement Amplification (MDA), Multiple Annealing and Looping Based Amplification Cycles (MALBAC), and the PicoPLEX single-cell WGA kit (NEB-WGA). We considered the effects of reaction gain on coverage uniformity, error rates and the level of background contamination. We compared the suitability of the different WGA methods for the detection of copy-number variations, for the detection of single-nucleotide polymorphisms and for de-novo genome assembly. No single method performed best across all criteria and significant differences in characteristics were observed; the choice of which amplifier to use will depend strongly on the details of the type of question being asked in any given experiment.
An Optical Input Module With Superconducting Single-Flux-Quantum Circuit Operating at 1550 nm

We developed an optical input module consisting of built-in metal-semiconductor-metal photodiodes (MSM-PDs) and co-planar waveguide transmission lines fabricated on an InP substrate, which is flip-chip bonded with a single-flux-quantum (SFQ) circuit fabricated on a Si substrate. To improve photosensitivity of the MSM-PD for a wavelength above 1530 nm at 4 K, we tested the MSM-PDs made of lattice mismatched In1-xGaxAs films on InP substrates. By employing In1-xGaxAs with x=0.44, an apparent reduction of photosensitivity for a wavelength above 1530 nm was suppressed. We also tested newly designed DC/SFQ converters with higher input current sensitivities. The observed current sensitivity was improved to 41 μA, while that in the conventional DC/SFQ converter was 140 μA.
The two halves of the brain : information processing in the cerebral hemispheres

Hemispheric asymmetry is one of the basic aspects of perception and cognitive processing. The different functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain have been studied with renewed interest in recent years, as scholars explore applications to new areas, new measuring techniques, and new theoretical approaches. This volume provides a comprehensive view of the latest research in brain asymmetry, offering not only recent empirical and clinical findings but also a coherent theoretical approach to the subject. In chapters that report on the field at levels from the molecular to the clinical, leading researchers address such topics as the evolution and genetics of brain asymmetry; animal models; findings from structural and functional neuroimaging techniques and research; sex differences and hormonal effects; sleep asymmetry; cognitive asymmetry in visual and auditory perception; and auditory laterality and speech perception, memory, and asymmetry in the context of developmental, neurological, and psychiatric disorders. Contributors: Katrin Amunts, Ulrike Bayer, Alfredo Brancucci, Vince D. Calhoun, Maria Casagrande, Marco Catani, Michael C. Corballis, Patricia E. Cowell, Timothy J. Crow, Tom Eichele, Stephanie Forkel, Patrick J. Gannon, Isabelle George, Onur Gunturkun, Heikki Hamalainen, Markus Hausmann, Joseph B. Hellige, Kenneth Hugdahl, Masud Husain, Gregoria Kalpouzos, Bruno Laeng, Martina Manns, Chikashi Michimata, Deborah W. Moncrieff, Lars Nyberg, Godfrey Pearlson, Stefan Pollmann, Victoria Singh-Curry, Iris E.C. Sommer, Tao Sun, Nathan Swanson, Fiia Takio, Michel Thiebaut de Schotten, Rene Westerhausen
Self control in society, mind, and brain

How do we - societies and individuals alike - (sometimes) manage to act in line with our high priority goals when faced with tempting-yet-conflicting alternatives? In other words, how do we (sometimes) resolve a conflict between a superordinate, global goal and a subordinate, local one, and do so in favor of the global goal? These types of self-control dilemmas can be found in many contexts and may be described at many levels of analysis. Examples include the dilemmas faced by groups fostering cooperation among their members, when defection is more beneficial for each individual; dieters resisting a tempting cake, and the cognitive system trading off speed for accuracy in conflict tasks like the Stroop. This book presents social, cognitive and neuroscientific approaches to the study of self-control, connecting recent work in cognitive and social psychology with recent advances in cognitive and social neuroscience. It consists of three sections: The Social, The Mental, and The Brain. The "Mental" section is the book's anchor, examining within-individual self-control processes at all levels: from low-level attention to motivation and motivational systems. The "Social" section looks at group processes, broadly defined, and how groups and societies (attempt to) resolve conflicts between their global goals and the individual's self interest. The "Brain" section explores the brain processes that underlie self control attempts and speak directly to mental-level processes. In bringing together multiple perspectives on self-control dilemmas from internationally renowned researchers within various allied disciplines, this will be the first single-reference volume to illustrate the richness, depth, and breadth of the research in the new field of self control.
Effect of calcium source, dietary calcium concentration, and gestation phase on various bone characteristics in gestating gilts.

Sixty gravid crossbred gilts were allotted to a 2 x 3 x 2 factorial arrangement of treatments: two Ca sources (sun-cured alfalfa meal and CaCO3), three dietary concentrations of Ca (50, 75, and 100% of NRC requirements), and two phases of gestation (55 and 105 d). The objectives were to determine the effect of Ca source, dietary Ca concentration, and gestation phase on bone characteristics (bone breaking strength, bone ash percentage, bone density, and bone ash density in the rib, thoracic, and coccygeal bones), to correlate bone responses to determine relative bone activity, and to determine reliability of the coccygeal bones as indicators of Ca status in the body. At 55 d, rib strength and coccygeal ash content were lower (P < .01) than at 105 d of gestation. A gestation phase x Ca concentration (P < .05) interaction occurred. As Ca concentration increased, thoracic strength and rib ash responded quadratically during each gestation phase, for which at 55 d a minima and at 105 d a maxima was produced at 75% of NRC. A Ca source x Ca concentration (P < .05) interaction occurred. Gilts fed alfalfa had the lowest rib bone and ash density when fed 75% of NRC for Ca, whereas gilts fed CaCO3 were highest at this level of Ca compared with the other concentrations. Generally, all bones were positively correlated with respect to their response to dietary Ca concentration. Few negative correlations were observed. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
The Psychology of Coaching, Mentoring and Learning

About the Authors. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. Chapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. The Coming of Age: Coaching, Mentoring and Positive Psychology. Chapter 3. Philosophy and Theories of Psychology Applicable to Coaching and Mentoring: Learning Processes/Theories. Chapter 4. Definitions: Coaching Psychology, Coaching, Mentoring and Learning. Chapter 5. Becoming a Learning Organisation and Learning Community through Coaching and Mentoring. Chapter 6. Developing a Universal Framework for Diversity, Coaching and Mentoring. Chapter 7. Techniques and Tools. Chapter 8. Continuing Development, Learning Resources and Practical Exercises. Chapter 9. Case Studies. Chapter 10. Evaluation. Chapter 11. Conclusion, Discussion and Future Work. References. Index.
Secular Trends in Cardiovascular Disease and Its Risk Factors in Japanese: Half-Century Data From the Hisayama Study (1961–2009)

Background— Changes in lifestyle and advances in medical technology during the past half century are likely to have affected the incidence and mortality of cardiovascular disease and the prevalence of its risk factors in Japan. Methods and Results— We established 5 cohorts consisting of residents aged ≥40 years in a Japanese community, in 1961 (n=1618), 1974 (n=2038), 1983 (n=2459), 1993 (n=1983), and 2002 (n=3108), and followed up each cohort for 7 years. The age-adjusted incidence of stroke decreased greatly, by 51% in men and by 43% in women, from the 1960s to the 1970s, but this decreasing trend slowed from the 1970s to the 2000s. Among the stroke subtypes, ischemic stroke in both sexes and intracerebral hemorrhage in men showed a similar pattern. Stroke mortality decreased as a result of the decline in incidence and a significant improvement in survival rate. Although the incidence of acute myocardial infarction did not change in either sex, disease mortality declined slightly in women. From the 1960s to the 2000s, blood pressure control among hypertensive individuals improved significantly and the smoking rate decreased, but the prevalence of glucose intolerance, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity increased steeply. Conclusions— Our findings suggest that in Japanese, the decreasing trends in the incidence of ischemic stroke have recently slowed down, and there has been no clear change in the incidence of acute myocardial infarction, probably because the benefits of hypertension control and smoking cessation have been negated by increasing metabolic risk factors.
On the relationship between process algebra and input/output automata

The relationship between process algebra and input/output (I/O) automata models is investigated in a general setting of structured operational semantics. For a series of (approximations of) key properties of I/O automata, syntactic constraints on inference rules that guarantee these properties are proposed. A first result is that in a setting without assumptions about actions, trace and failure preorders are substitutive for any set of rules in a format due to R. de Simone (thesis, Univ. of Paris, 1984). Next, additional constraints that capture the notion of internal actions and guarantee substitutivity of the testing preorders of R. De Nicola and M. Hennessy (1984) and also of a preorder related to the failure semantics with fair abstraction of unstable divergence of J.A. Bergstra et al. (1988) are imposed. Subsequent constraints guarantee that input actions are always enabled and output actions cannot be blocked, two key features of I/O automata. The main result is that for any I/O calculus, i.e. a de Simone calculus that combines the constraints for internal, input and output actions, the quiescent trace preorder and the fair trace preorder are substitutive. <<ETX>>
Verbs Taking Clausal and Non-Finite Arguments as Signals of Modality – Revisiting the Issue of Meaning Grounded in Syntax

We revisit Levin's theory about the correspondence of verb meaning and syntax and infer semantic classes from a large syntactic classification of more than 600 German verbs taking clausal and non-finite arguments. Grasping the meaning components of Levin-classes is known to be hard. We address this challenge by setting up a multi-perspective semantic characterization of the inferred classes. To this end, we link the inferred classes and their English translation to independently constructed semantic classes in three different lexicons - the German wordnet GermaNet, VerbNet and FrameNet - and perform a detailed analysis and evaluation of the resulting German-English classification (available at www.ukp.tu-darmstadt.de/modality-verbclasses/).
Impact of the initial fitness level on the effects of a structured exercise therapy during pediatric stem cell transplantation

Before and after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), most patients suffer from psychophysical limitations due to the treatment. Exercise interventions demonstrate beneficial effects on, for example, strength, endurance, or health‐related quality of life during and after HSCT, but with a great variation among patients concerning the response to exercise. This study examines the influence of the initial fitness on the effects of an exercise therapy in pediatric HSCT.
Elastic Modulus of the Alkali-Silica Reaction Rim in a Simplified Calcium-Alkali-Silicate System Determined by Nano-Indentation

This work aims at providing a better understanding of the mechanical properties of the reaction rim in the alkali-silica reaction. The elastic modulus of the calcium alkali silicate constituting the reaction rim, which is formed at the interface between alkali silicate and Ca(OH)2 in a chemically-idealized system of the alkali-silica reaction, was studied using nano-indentation. In addition, the corresponding calcium to silica mole ratio of the calcium alkali silicate was investigated. The results show that the elastic modulus of the calcium alkali silicate formed at the interface increased with the increase of the calcium to silica mole ratio and vice versa. Furthermore, the more calcium that was available for interaction with alkali silicate to form calcium alkali silicate, the higher the calcium to silica mole ratio and, consequently, the higher the elastic modulus of the formed calcium alkali silicate. This work provides illustrative evidence from a mechanical point of view on how the occurrence of cracks due to the alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is linked to the formation of the reaction rim. It has to be highlighted, however, that the simplified calcium-alkali-silicate system in this study is far from the real condition in concrete.
Enriching speech recognition with automatic detection of sentence boundaries and disfluencies

Effective human and automatic processing of speech requires recovery of more than just the words. It also involves recovering phenomena such as sentence boundaries, filler words, and disfluencies, referred to as structural metadata. We describe a metadata detection system that combines information from different types of textual knowledge sources with information from a prosodic classifier. We investigate maximum entropy and conditional random field models, as well as the predominant hidden Markov model (HMM) approach, and find that discriminative models generally outperform generative models. We report system performance on both broadcast news and conversational telephone speech tasks, illustrating significant performance differences across tasks and as a function of recognizer performance. The results represent the state of the art, as assessed in the NIST RT-04F evaluation