Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Husbands' Housework and Emotional Support for Wives' Marital Satisfaction

本研究の目的は、夫の家事遂行および情緒的サポートが妻の夫婦関係満足感にどのような影響を与えるのか、またその影響の仕方は他の要因によって異なるのかを検討することである。 従来、従属変数として扱われてきた家事分担を独立変数として設定し、妻の夫婦関係満足感への影響をみること、またこれまであまり扱われてこなかった夫の情緒的サポートを取り上げていることが本研究の特色である。 データは、NFR予備調査「家族と夫婦関係に関する調査」を用いた。 分析対象は、夫と同居する有配偶女性122人である。 分析の結果、夫の家事遂行より情緒的サポートの方が、妻の夫婦関係満足感と関連すること、またその関連は伝統的な性別役割意識をもつ妻において強いことが発見された。 この結果は、職業などによる評価を得ることが難しい専業主婦にとって、自ら行う家族役割に対する夫からの評価やねぎらいがとりわけ重要になってくるという観点から解釈された。
Off-Policy Reinforcement Learning: Optimal Operational Control for Two-Time-Scale Industrial Processes

Industrial flow lines are composed of unit processes operating on a fast time scale and performance measurements known as operational indices measured at a slower time scale. This paper presents a model-free optimal solution to a class of two time-scale industrial processes using off-policy reinforcement learning (RL). First, the lower-layer unit process control loop with a fast sampling period and the upper-layer operational index dynamics at a slow time scale are modeled. Second, a general optimal operational control problem is formulated to optimally prescribe the set-points for the unit industrial process. Then, a zero-sum game off-policy RL algorithm is developed to find the optimal set-points by using data measured in real-time. Finally, a simulation experiment is employed for an industrial flotation process to show the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Interaction of periodate-oxidized UDP-glucuronic acid with recombinant human liver UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1A6.

Sodium periodate reacts with UDP-glucuronic acid (UDP-GlcUA) to generate a reactive derivative [periodate-oxidized UDP-GlcUA (o-UDP-GlcUA)]. The ability of this analog of UDP-GlcUA to inactivate and label the human recombinant UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) UGT1A6 via the UDP-GlcUA binding site was investigated. At an o-UDP-GlcUA concentration of 20 mM, the enzymatic activity of UGT1A6 was totally inactivated after 30 min of incubation at pH 7.4. Inhibition was irreversible, time-dependent, and concentration-dependent and exhibited pseudo-first order kinetics (kinact = 4.0 M-1.min-1). Cosubstrate protection with UDP-GlcUA was biphasic, with no protection in the first phase and almost total protection in the second phase, suggesting that at least 65% of the cross-linking occurs at the cosubstrate binding site. Partial inactivation by o-UDP-GlcUA led to a decrease in Vmax, suggesting that o-UDP-GlcUA can act as an active site-directed inhibitor. Furthermore, proteins, including the UGTs, from membrane fractions of a recombinant V79 cell line expressing the UGT1A6 enzyme and from rat liver microsomes were cross-linked by in situ periodate oxidation of [beta-32P]UDP-GlcUA. The present results suggest that periodate-oxidized UDP-GlcUA, which inactivates UGT1A6 by the possible formation of a Schiff base adduct with active site lysyl residues, can be used as a new affinity label for the UDP-GlcUA binding site.
Self–Regulation and Personality Profiles: Empirical Development, Longitudinal Stability and Predictive Ability

We used Latent Profile and Latent Profile Transition Analysis to empirically develop and compare competing models of personality profiles (three– and four–profile models). We do so using data from the New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study, a large longitudinal national probability sample of New Zealanders. Both three– and four–profile solutions demonstrated good fit and longitudinal stability. Trait configurations and predictive outcomes of the four–profile model were the most interpretable in terms of the theoretical literature, as this solution mirrored the theoretical foundation of self–regulatory ego–constructs. This supported the interpretation of a four–profile model as providing a useful distinction over and above the three–profile model. We conclude that, compared to the three–profile model, the four–profile solution provides a better foundation to serve as a complementary approach to variable–centre research. Copyright © 2016 European Association of Personality Psychology
Investigating the quality changes of hot smoked Clarias lazera at refrigerated temperature (5±1°C).

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of hot smoking on the proximate composition, microbiological and sensory qualities of a commercially important freshwater fish species, Clarias lazera stored at (5±1°C) for 28 days. The fish samples were collected from Jebl-Awlia reservoir, 45 Km south of Khartoum, Sudan. The proximate composition, the microbiological and sensory assessments of the fresh and smoked fish was analyzed, also carried out weekly for a period of 28 days under cold condition. The differences in the proximate composition of the smoked and fresh samples were statistically significant (p<0.05). The percentage of total protein, lipid and ash contents increased during the storage, the highest protein content was in 28th day of storage (29.±1.00 %), whereas the lowest one in zero day (19.67±0.58 %). With storage period ash content increased also and it reached to 3.07% in 28th storage day. Fat significantly (p < 0.05) decreased during storage. It was 3.20±0.75 % in zero day and value reached 2.06±0.21 in 28th storage day. Significant differences in water content were observed during storage periods (p<0.05). The highest water content was in zero day storage (35.0±3.00 %), whereas the lowest one in 28th day (21.67±1.53 %). The Total Viable Counts (TVC) of bacteria in fresh fish used as raw material had a total microbial load reaching 1 x 108. After smoking, no (TVC) and pathogenic micro-organisms like Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp and Staphylococcus aureus were detected in the Fish samples. No yeast or mould was detected in the fresh and smoked samples. The weekly change in microbial loads of smoked C. lazera were increased (1x106 CFU/g) in the 21th and the 28th day and E. coli and Staphylococcus were observed, when Salmonella spp were not detected. Sensory evaluation of smoked fish samples showed that the quality of the smoked fish might still be acceptable 28 days after smoking.
A novel 3D mouse embryo atlas based on micro-CT

The goal of the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium (IMPC) is to phenotype targeted knockout mouse strains throughout the whole mouse genome (23,000 genes) by 2021. A significant percentage of the generated mice will be embryonic lethal; therefore, phenotyping methods tuned to the mouse embryo are needed. Methods that are robust, quantitative, automated and high-throughput are attractive owing to the numbers of mice involved. Three-dimensional (3D) imaging is a useful method for characterizing morphological phenotypes. However, tools to automatically quantify morphological information of mouse embryos from 3D imaging have not been fully developed. We present a representative mouse embryo average 3D atlas comprising micro-CT images of 35 individual C57BL/6J mouse embryos at 15.5 days post-coitum. The 35 micro-CT images were registered into a consensus average image with our automated image registration software and 48 anatomical structures were segmented manually. We report the mean and variation in volumes for each of the 48 segmented structures. Mouse organ volumes vary by 2.6-4.2% on a linear scale when normalized to whole body volume. A power analysis of the volume data reports that a 9-14% volume difference can be detected between two classes of mice with sample sizes of eight. This resource will be crucial in establishing baseline anatomical phenotypic measurements for the assessment of mutant mouse phenotypes, as any future mutant embryo image can be registered to the atlas and subsequent organ volumes calculated automatically.
Health-Related Quality of Life After Stroke: A 2-Year Prospective Cohort Study in Wuhan, China

ABSTRACT Little is known about health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after stroke in Chinese populations. We conducted the present study to evaluate HRQoL after stroke in a group of Chinese patients. We followed 114 patients diagnosed with a first-ever stroke for 2 years. The HRQoL at discharge, 1 year poststroke, and 2 years poststroke was evaluated with the Medical Outcome Short Form 36. After a 2-year follow-up, there were 92 (88.5%) survivors. All eight domains of the HRQoL had the lowest scores at discharge, greatly improved over the first year after discharge, and showed continuous improvement. The HRQoL of patients after stroke significantly improved in two mental health domains (social function and mental health) and all four physical health domains 2 years after discharge. However, patients with stroke still had significantly lower scores in every domain than an age-matched reference group even 2 years after discharge. Age, sex, and activities of daily living were associated with HRQoL in the mental or physical domain in patients with stroke. Our results suggest that HRQoL greatly improved 2 years after discharge in patients with stroke. This study also confirmed the usefulness of the HRQoL assessment for prognosis evaluation in patients after stroke. Further studies from Chinese populations are still warranted.
Personal and Environmental Characteristics Associated with Choice of Active Transport Modes versus Car Use for Different Trip Purposes of Trips up to 7.5 Kilometers in The Netherlands

Introduction This explorative study examines personal and neighbourhood characteristics associated with short-distance trips made by car, bicycle or walking in order to identify target groups for future interventions. Methods Data were derived from ‘Mobility Research Netherlands (2004–2009; MON)’, a dataset including information regarding trips made by household members (n = ±53,000 respondents annually). Using postal codes of household addresses, MON data were enriched with data on neighbourhood typologies. Multilevel logistic modelling was used to calculate odds ratio (OR) of active transport versus car use associated with four different trip purposes (shopping (reference), commuting, taking or bringing persons or sports). A total of 277,292 short distance trips made by 102,885 persons were included in analyses. Results Compared to women shopping, women less often take active transport to sports clubs (OR = 0.88) and men less often take active transport for shopping (OR = 0.92), or for bringing or taking persons (OR = 0.76). Those aged 25–34 years (OR = 0.83) and 35–44 years (OR = 0.96) were more likely to use active transport for taking or bringing persons than persons belonging to the other age groups (relative to trips made for shopping by those 65 years or over). A higher use of active transport modes by persons with an university or college degree was found and particularly persons living in urban-centre neighbourhoods were likely to use active transport modes. Conclusion In developing policies promoting a mode shift special attention should be given to the following groups: a) men making short distance trips for taking or bringing persons, b) women making short distance trips to sport facilities, c) persons belonging to the age groups of 25–44 years of age, d) Persons with a primary school or lower general secondary education degree and persons with a high school or secondary school degree and e) persons living in rural or urban-green neighbourhoods.
Social representations of history, wars and politics in Latin America, Europe and Africa

Abstract This study analyzes how people perceive world history on three continents: Latin America, Europe and Africa. A total of 1179 university students form Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde were asked to evaluate world events and leaders in terms of their valence and importance. The results demonstrated that social representations of history show a Euro/North American-centric, long-term positive evaluation, recency, and socio-centric bias. Euro/North American-centric events and leaders were found to be rated as more important and were more positively perceived in general. Distant political events, like French or American Revolution, were considered to be more positive than XX century similar events, which supports the long-term positive evaluation bias hypothesis. The hypothesis on recency bias was partially substantiated. Confirming the existence of such bias, World War II was rated as more important than the previous XX century wars and revolutions. Socio-centric bias also received partial support. African participants rated Mandela as a more important leader than other participants did. Latin Americans rated Che Guevara less positively, which suggests that some leaders are generally idealized icons, not based on group belongingness. However, results did not bring support to the centrality of war hypothesis. Wars were indeed negatively evaluated and World War II was rated as an important and negative event. Nevertheless, war- and politics-related events were not perceived as more important than the Industrial Revolution, suggesting that people appraise the importance of long-term socioeconomic factors of history when responding to close-ended quantitative measures (vs. open-ended salience measures). Results are discussed in the framework of social representations of history.
Wire-Interwoven Nitinol Stent Outcome in the Superficial Femoral and Proximal Popliteal Arteries: Twelve-Month Results of the SUPERB Trial

Background—Stent-based therapy in the superficial femoral and popliteal arteries in patients with peripheral artery disease is compromised by restenosis and risk of stent fracture or distortion. A novel self-expanding nitinol stent was developed that incorporates an interwoven-wire design (Supera stent, IDEV Technologies, Inc, Webster, TX) to confer greater radial strength, flexibility, and fracture resistance. Methods and Results—This prospective, multicenter, investigational device exemption, single-arm trial enrolled 264 patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease undergoing percutaneous treatment of de novo or restenotic lesions of the superficial femoral or proximal popliteal (femoropopliteal) artery. Freedom from death, target lesion revascularization, or any amputation of the index limb at 30 days (+7 days) postprocedure was achieved in 99.2% (258/260) of patients (P<0.001). Primary patency at 12 months (360±30 days) was achieved in 78.9% (180/228) of the population (P<0.001). Primary patency by Kaplan–Meier analysis at 12 months (360 days) was 86.3%. No stent fracture was observed by independent core laboratory analysis in the 243 stents (228 patients) evaluated at 12 months. Clinical assessment at 12 months demonstrated improvement by at least 1 Rutherford–Becker category in 88.7% of patients. Conclusions—The SUPERB Trial, an investigational device exemption study using an interwoven nitinol wire stent in the femoropopliteal artery, achieved the efficacy and safety performance goals predesignated by the Food and Drug Administration. On the basis of the high primary patency rate, absence of stent fracture, and significant improvements in functional and quality-of-life measures, the Supera stent provides safe and effective treatment of femoropopliteal lesions in symptomatic patients with peripheral artery disease. Clinical Trial Registration—URL: http://www.clinicaltrials. gov. Unique identifier: NCT00933270.
Proposing a New Approach to the Research on Men’s Organizations

This article describes a study of men’s groups in Switzerland, in which both the official positions of the men’s organizations (N = 40) as well as the opinions of their members (N = 324) are examined using a mixed methods research design. This research strategy revealed significant ideological fault lines within the men’s organizations, ranging from explicitly affirmed anti-feminism to radical profeminist positions. At the same time, the mixed methods approach uncovered the existence of a shared view that transcends these fault lines, a view common to all types of men’s organizations. In light of these findings, the methodological approach used in this study is compared with that employed in the landmark studies of men’s movements from the 1990s.
Aberrant synaptic transmission in the hippocampal CA3 region and cognitive deterioration in protein‐repair enzyme‐deficient mice

L‐aspartate is the amino‐acid residue most susceptible to spontaneous isomerization. This denaturation causes an alteration in the biological activity of the protein and is regarded as an aging process of the protein. Protein L‐isoaspartyl methyltransferase (PIMT) repairs this posttranslational modification and thus is implicated in retarding the aging process of proteins. PIMT is highly expressed in the brain, and its deficiency results in progressive epilepsy after 4 weeks of age, with a fatal seizure in mice. Here we report the pathophysiological role of this repair system in the hippocampal slice of PIMT‐deficient mice. The hippocampal mossy fiber‐CA3 synapses of PIMT‐deficient mice showed hyperexcitation that was repressed by a γ‐aminobutyric acid (GABA)A receptor agonist muscimol. In addition, the mossy fiber‐CA3 synapses failed to show long‐term potentiation or paired‐pulse facilitation. No abnormality, however, was observed in Schaffer collateral‐CA1 synapses or in perforant path‐dentate gyrus synapses. Electron microscopic study revealed aberrant distribution of synaptic vesicles in the mossy fiber terminals and vacuolar degeneration at the axon hillock of dentate granule cells in PIMT‐deficient mice. Furthermore, the PIMT‐deficient mice showed impaired spatial memory in Morris water maze test and exhibited fewer anxiety‐related behaviors in the elevated‐plus test. These results suggest that the mossy fiber‐CA3 system is vulnerable to aspartate isomerization and that the PIMT‐mediated repair system is essential for maintenance of normal functions of the hippocampus. Hippocampus 2001;11:287–298. © 2001 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Correlates of cervicovaginal human papillomavirus detection in perimenopausal women.

OBJECTIVE The aim of this research was to determine correlates of prevalent cervicovaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in perimenopausal women. METHODS A total of 178 women, ages 40-60, were recruited from four clinics in the metropolitan area of Baltimore, Maryland. A self-collected cervicovaginal specimen and questionnaire were completed following enrollment and consent. HPV was detected by L1 consensus polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and genotyped using a prototype line blot assay. Adjusted prevalence ratios (aPR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) from Poisson regression models with robust variance identified correlates of prevalent HPV infection. RESULTS Prevalence of any HPV genotype at baseline among 172 women with complete data was 20% (6% for high-risk HPV). HPV prevalence was higher among single compared to married women (aPR = 4.3 [95% CI: 2.0, 9.5]), and among women with >or=2 sex partners in the last six months compared to women who reported none (aPR = 4.9 [1.7, 13.9]) after adjustment for confounders. Menopausal stage was also associated with HPV detection, with increased prevalence among perimenopausal compared to premenopausal women (aPR 2.3 [1.1, 5.1]), after adjustment for confounders. Age was moderately correlated with menopausal staging (r = 0.57). CONCLUSIONS Our observations suggest the independent associations of sexual behavior and hormones on prevalent HPV in perimenopausal women. Age was not a good surrogate for menopausal stage, as it was only moderately correlated with menopausal stage.
The Cost of Caring: The Social Reproductive Labor of Filipina Live-in Home Health Caregivers

Avec l'immigration philippine aux Etats-Unis, beaucoup de femmes philippines, sans formation, travaillent en tant qu'aide soignante a domicile, s'occupant des soins des personnes âgees, dans une situation de domesticite, logees et nourries, parfois issues de l'emigration clandestine, le plus souvent prises dans les reseaux de l'economie informelle. L'objectif de l'A. est de remettre en cause l'invisibilite de ces femmes, afin d'attirer l'attention sur le role des femmes, en tant que force de travail, dans le processus global de reproduction sociale, et sur la permanence de l'ideologie qui devalorise le travail feminin. A partir d'une recherche realisee a Los Angeles (Californie), elle donne d'abord un apercu du profil type de ces femmes et des facteurs ethniques, raciaux et sexuels de la division du travail aux Etats-Unis. Elle examine ensuite leur travail quotidien, decrivant leur travail physique et emotionnel, en tant que meres expatriees, et soignantes dans un contexte local. Finalement, elle examine les relations d'inegalite et de pouvoir, suggerant que celles-ci resultent autant de l'investissement emotionnel de ces femmes dans leur travail que des relations de race, d'ethnicite et de classe.
Narcissism, Well-Being, and Observer-Rated Personality Across the Lifespan

Previous studies have noted that narcissists do, in some cases, experience benefits. The current study adds to this discussion by examining whether age might moderate the links between narcissism and a self-reported benefit (life satisfaction) and an observer-reported benefit (observer ratings of personality). In a sample of college students and their family members (N = 807), the authors demonstrate that narcissism positively correlates with life satisfaction for adolescents and emerging adults, but not for adult participants. In addition, the relationship between narcissism and observer-reported neuroticism was weakly negative for undergraduate students, but significant and positive for their mothers. Taken together, these results suggest that narcissism is more beneficial for adolescents and emerging adults than for adults. Both sets of analyses also pointed to the importance of studying narcissism as a multifaceted construct. Findings are discussed with respect to personality development theories that emphasize adult role adoption.
E-LOYALTY IS NOT ALL ABOUT TRUST, PRICE ALSO MATTERS: EXTENDING EXPECTATION-CONFIRMATION THEORY IN BOOKSELLING WEBSITES

Identifying factors that influence customers’ e-loyalty is paramount for practitioners and academics to develop successful marketing strategies and behavioral models. Online bookselling is a rapid growing industry in the UK, where e-loyalty models have yet to reach a conclusive argument. This paper aims to explore factors influencing customers’ e-loyalty to five online bookselling websites in the UK by testing a theoretical model, based on expectation-confirmation theory. A quantitative approach was employed using questionnaires; the sample consisted of 290 respondents (50% males, age range: 18 to over 54). The questionnaire was pretested and confirmatory factor analysis was performed to assess the measurement model. Structural equation modeling and MANOVA were employed to examine the association between latent constructs. Eleven hypotheses were formulated examining different independent variables in the theoretical model; results showed a significant direct and positive association between satisfaction and e-loyalty. Web design affected e-loyalty significantly on all bookselling websites, perceived value was a significant predictor of satisfaction while price notably influenced e-trust development. E-trust was not associated with e-loyalty. This study introduces new variables that affect e-loyalty as well as illuminates new associations between existing factors – perceived value, price, and trust are new aspects which practitioners and academics should take into account for marketing strategies and behavioral models, respectively. Hence, managers will likely increase customer satisfaction and loyalty by improving web design and balancing quality with price, predisposing positively customer’s attitudes towards the website.