Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An Investigation of Imagery, Intrinsic Motivation, Self-efficacy and Performance in Athletes

Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between imagery with intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy and performance, and to determine the effect of imagery on these variables. Determining whether these variables change according to gender and winning a medal is another purpose of the study. 133 kick boxers voluntarily participated in the study. The Sport Imagery Questionnaire, Self-efficacy Scale and Sport Motivation Scale were used as data collection tools. As a result of the findings, significant differences were not obtained for any variables according to gender and winning a medal. Some significant positive relationships were found between imagery, intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy. In addition, it has been found that motivational general mastery imagery explained twelve percent of variance in self-efficacy. Also, motivational general mastery imagery and cognitive imagery explained 31.2 percent of variance in intrinsic motivation. In conclusion, it can be said that imagery is related with intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy, and affects these two variables.
Identification of patterns in biological sequences at the ALGGEN server: PROMO and MALGEN

In this paper we present several web-based tools to identify conserved patterns in sequences. In particular we present details on the functionality of PROMO version 2.0, a program for the prediction of transcription factor binding site in a single sequence or in a group of related sequences and, of MALGEN, a tool to visualize sequence correspondences among long DNA sequences. The web tools and associated documentation can be accessed at http://www.lsi. upc.es/~alggen (RESEARCH link).
Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagogastric Junction in China according to Siewert's classification.

BACKGROUND There had never been a clear definition of the cancer of cardia before Siewert's classification, which was proposed in 1996 and approved in 1997 at the second International Gastric Cancer Congress in Munich. On the basis of the classification, this study aims to research into the clinicopathological characteristics and surgical modes of adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction in China. METHODS The study reviewed the data of the distal esophageal cancer, the cancer of cardia and the proximal gastric cancer at the First Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University from January 1995 to December 1999. Surgical patients were defined and classified according to Siewert's classification, and 203 patients were up to the classification. Then the study compared and analyzed the clinicopathological characteristics and the survival rates of the three types of the tumor. RESULTS Among the 203 patients, there were 29 patients with adenocarcinoma of the distal esophagus (Type I); 80 patients with true carcinoma of cardia (Type II); and 94 patients with subcardial carcinoma (Type III). Obvious differences were found in the clinicopathological characteristics of the three types, but no significant difference of the 5-year survival rates was found among the three types of patients with curative resection. CONCLUSION On the data, the distribution of the three types of tumor was found to be different from that reported in Western countries and in Japan; and the three types of patients who had undergone curative resection were found to have similar 5-year survival rates.
Using Expert Opinion Surveys to Rank Threats to Endangered Species: A Case Study with Sea Turtles

Abstract: Little is known about how specific anthropogenic hazards affect the biology of organisms. Quantifying the effect of regional hazards is particularly challenging for species such as sea turtles because they are migratory, difficult to study, long lived, and face multiple anthropogenic threats. Expert elicitation, a technique used to synthesize opinions of experts while assessing uncertainty around those views, has been in use for several decades in the social science and risk assessment sectors. We conducted an internet‐based survey to quantify expert opinion on the relative magnitude of anthropogenic hazards to sea turtle populations at the regional level. Fisheries bycatch and coastal development were most often ranked as the top hazards to sea turtle species in a geographic region. Nest predation and direct take followed as the second and third greatest threats, respectively. Survey results suggest most experts believe sea turtles are threatened by multiple factors, including substantial at‐sea threats such as fisheries bycatch. Resources invested by the sea turtle community, however, appear biased toward terrestrial‐based impacts. Results from the survey are useful for conservation planning because they provide estimates of relative impacts of hazards on sea turtles and a measure of consensus on the magnitude of those impacts among researchers and practitioners. Our survey results also revealed patterns of expert bias, which we controlled for in our analysis. Respondents with no experience with respect to a sea turtle species tended to rank hazards affecting that sea turtle species higher than respondents with experience. A more‐striking pattern was with hazard‐based expertise: the more experience a respondent had with a specific hazard, the higher the respondent scored the impact of that hazard on sea turtle populations. Bias‐controlled expert opinion surveys focused on threatened species and their hazards can help guide and expedite species recovery plans.
Liking for happy- and sad-sounding music: Effects of exposure

We examined liking for happy- and sad-sounding music as a function of exposure, which varied both in quantity (number of exposures) and in quality (focused or incidental listening). Liking ratings were higher for happy than for sad music after focused listening, but similar after incidental listening. In the incidental condition, liking ratings increased linearly as a function of exposure. In the focused condition, liking ratings were an inverted U-shaped function of exposure, with initial increases in liking (after 2 exposures) followed by decreases (after 8 or 32 exposures). The results documented that: (1) sad music is liked as much as happy music in some instances; (2) frequency of exposure causes both familiarity (positive) and over-familiarity (negative) effects; and (3) effects of exposure on liking differ for focused and incidental listening.
Downregulation in components of the mitochondrial electron transport chain in the postmortem frontal cortex of subjects with bipolar disorder.

OBJECTIVE Many studies indicate a genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder (BD) and suggest that a number of abnormal genes are involved in its development. In this study, we used DNA microarray technology to analyze gene-expression profiles in the postmortem frontal cortex of subjects with BD. METHODS Microarray hybridization was performed using human 19K microarray with universal human reference RNA in each hybridization. The reference cDNA was labelled with Cy3 and experimental cDNA, with Cy5. Glass array slides were cohybridized with equal amounts of mixed reference and experimental cDNA. Selected gene targets were further verified using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). RESULTS We found that 831 genes were differentially expressed in subjects with BD, including a number of genes in the mitochondrial electron transport chain (ETC), phosphatidylinositol-signalling system and glycolysis/ gluconeogenesis. Eight genes coding for the components of the mitochondrial ETC were identified along with 15 others related to mitochondrial function. Downregulation of NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 20-kd subunit (ETC complex I), cytochrome c oxidase polypeptide Vic (ETC complex IV) and ATP synthase lipid-binding protein (ETC complex V) were further verified by real-time PCR. We also found that the expression of the NADH-ubiquinone oxidoreductase 20-kd subunit was increased in subjects with BD who were receiving mood-stabilizing treatment with lithium at the time of death, when compared with subjects with BD who were not being treated with lithium. CONCLUSIONS Because the mitochondrial ETC is a major source for the generation of reactive oxygen species, these findings suggest that oxidative damage may play an important role in the pathophysiology of BD and that neuroprotection against this damage may be involved in the effect of lithium treatment.
A VLSI model of the bat lateral superior olive for azimuthal echolocation

Bats have long been the envy of engineers due to their ability to use echolocation to fly with speed and agility through complex 3D environments. By understanding the neurobiological basis for echolocation, we hope to emulate the efficient implementation demonstrated by nature. Bats use interaural level differences (ILD) as their primary cue for azimuthal echolocation. The Lateral Superior Olive (LSO) is the bats' first ILD processing center and plays an important role. We have designed a CMOS VLSI circuit based neuromorphic system that mimics ILD processing in the bat LSO. In this paper, we propose a simple spiking neural model of LSO cells, and a VLSI implementation of an array of cells representing the LSO population.
Association of testosterone therapy with mortality, myocardial infarction, and stroke in men with low testosterone levels.

IMPORTANCE Rates of testosterone therapy are increasing and the effects of testosterone therapy on cardiovascular outcomes and mortality are unknown. A recent randomized clinical trial of testosterone therapy in men with a high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases was stopped prematurely due to adverse cardiovascular events raising concerns about testosterone therapy safety. OBJECTIVES To assess the association between testosterone therapy and all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction (MI), or stroke among male veterans and to determine whether this association is modified by underlying coronary artery disease. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PATIENTS A retrospective national cohort study of men with low testosterone levels (<300 ng/dL) who underwent coronary angiography in the Veterans Affairs (VA) system between 2005 and 2011. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Primary outcome was a composite of all-cause mortality, MI, and ischemic stroke. RESULTS Of the 8709 men with a total testosterone level lower than 300 ng/dL, 1223 patients started testosterone therapy after a median of 531 days following coronary angiography. Of the 1710 outcome events, 748 men died, 443 had MIs, and 519 had strokes. Of 7486 patients not receiving testosterone therapy, 681 died, 420 had MIs, and 486 had strokes. Among 1223 patients receiving testosterone therapy, 67 died, 23 had MIs, and 33 had strokes. At 3 years after coronary angiography, the Kaplan-Meier estimated cumulative percentages with events were 19.9%in the no testosterone therapy group vs 25.7%in the testosterone therapy group,with an absolute risk difference of 5.8%(95%CI, -1.4%to 13.1%) [corrected]. The Kaplan-Meier estimated cumulative percentages with events among the no testosterone therapy group vs testosterone therapy group at 1 year after coronary angiography were 10.1% vs 11.3%; at 2 years, 15.4% vs 18.5%; and at 3 years, 19.9% vs 25.7 [corrected]. There was no significant difference in the effect size of testosterone therapy among those with and without coronary artery disease (test for interaction, P = .41). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Among a cohort of men in the VA health care system who underwent coronary angiography and had a low serum testosterone level, the use of testosterone therapy was associated with increased risk of adverse outcomes. These findings may inform the discussion about the potential risks of testosterone therapy.
Interest seam image

We propose interest seam image, an efficient visual synopsis for video. To extract an interest seam image, a spatiotemporal energy map is constructed for the target video shot. Then an optimal seam which encompasses the highest energy is identified by an efficient dynamic programming algorithm. The optimal seam is used to extract a seam of pixels from each video frame to form one column of an image, based on which an interest seam image is finally composited. The interest seam image is efficient both in terms of computation and memory cost. Therefore it is able to power a wide variety of web-scale video content analysis applications, such as near duplicate video clip search, video genre recognition and classification, as well as video clustering, etc. The representation capacity of the proposed interest seam image is demonstrated in a large scale video retrieval task. Its advantages are clearly exhibited when compared with previous works, as reported in our experiments.
Retaining Early Childhood Education Workers: A Review of the Empirical Literature

ABSTRACT Low retention in the child care workforce is a persistent challenge that has been associated with negative outcomes for children, staff, and centers. This article reviews the empirical literature, identifying common correlates or predictors of retention for child care workers. Searches were conducted using several databases, and articles that presented quantitative or qualitative data on retention for center-based child care workers in the United States were reviewed in detail. Seven themes emerged as potential predictors of retention: wages and benefits, job satisfaction, organizational characteristics, alternative employment opportunities, demographic characteristics, job characteristics, and education and training. Although some of the findings were mixed, increased retention was generally associated with the following: working in a publicly operated or nonprofit center that meets accreditation or policy standards, being older, maintaining a higher-level position, having more tenure and experience, receiving higher wages, and reporting higher job satisfaction. Based on these studies, child care centers should seek to increase pay, recruit staff with more experience, and aim to improve job satisfaction among staff to help increase retention. In addition, government-funded professional development incentive programs may help child care centers meet the goals of a high-quality, educated, and stable workforce.
Advances in HCV treatment-Effect of HCV infection/HCV treatment(PEG-IFN/Ribavirin) on fertility(ovarian reserve)

Hepatists C Virus is a RNA virus belonging to the Fl aviriridae family. It has been seen in previous studies that HCV infection perse is associated with reduced ovarian reserve and higher cycle cancellation rate in ovarian cycles. Simultaneously treatment of HCV with Pegylated Interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin (RBV) is known to affect the ovarian reserve. Although there are some controversial reports regarding effect of HCV on fertility. Some guidelines have been laid regarding on co-fertility situations where prior to starting treatment cryopreservation of oocytes/embryos should be done by doing an IVF cycle. We discuss such controversial issues in a case who had chronic HCV infection affecting liver function besides bad obstetric disease and needed antiviral therapy for Chronic HCV infection affecting liver function, but whether at her age was doing cryopreservation indicated or justified in view of her age and known effects of HCV treatment on future fertility and risk of spread. We also review the modern advancements in the treatment of HCV infection and their future effects on fertility. *Corresponding author: Kulvinder Kochar Kaur, Scientific Director, Dr Kulvinder Kaur Centre for Human Reproduction, 721, G.T. B. Nagar, Jalandhar-144001, Punjab, India, Tel: 91-181-9501358180, 91-181-4613422; Fax: 91-181-4613422; E-mail: kulvinder.dr@gmail.com Citation: Kulvinder K.K. , et al. Advances in HCV Treatment-Effect of HCV Infection/HCV Treatment (PEGIFN/Ribavirin) on Fertility (Ovarian Reserve) A Case Report. (2016) J Gynecol Neonatal Biol 3(1): 13. J Gynecol Neonatal Biol | Volume 3: Issue 1 www.ommegaonline. org
Coordinated reassembly of the basement membrane and junctional proteins during corneal epithelial wound healing.

PURPOSE To characterize changes in the localizations of the basement membrane protein laminin-1 and of adhesion proteins of intercellular junctions during wound healing after epithelial ablation in the rat cornea. METHODS Epithelial ablation was performed with an excimer laser. Rats were killed immediately, 12 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, or 4 weeks after ablation, and corneal cryosections were subjected to two-color immunofluorescence staining with antibodies to laminin-1 and antibodies to connexin43 for gap junctions, desmoglein 1 or 2 (desmoglein 1 + 2) for desmosomes, or E-cadherin for adherens junctions. Sections were also stained with antibodies to occludin for examination of tight junctions. RESULTS Laminin-1 was detected in the basement membrane, connexin43 in the basal cell layer, desmoglein 1 + 2 in the wing cell layer, E-cadherin in all cell layers, and occludin in the wing and superficial cell layers of the intact corneal epithelium. Laminin-1 immunostaining was not detected at the leading edge of migrating epithelial cells until 24 hours after ablation. Expression of connexin43 and desmoglein 1 + 2 coincided with the reappearance of laminin-1, whereas that of E-cadherin and occludin was apparent regardless of the absence or presence of laminin-1. Epithelial remodeling was complete after 4 weeks. The basement membrane was re-established, and the expression patterns for all the adhesion proteins were identical with those characteristic of the intact cornea. CONCLUSIONS Actively migrating epithelial cells no longer manifested gap junctions and desmosomes in the wounded area with no basement membrane. Re-establishment of the basement membrane coincided with reassembly of these intercellular junctions, suggesting that the presence of the basement membrane may be required for their reformation in the rat cornea.
Cosmic Calibration

The complexity and accuracy of current and future "precision cosmology" observational campaigns has made it essential to develop an efficient technique for directly combining simulation and observational data sets to determine cosmological and model parameters, a procedure we term "calibration. " Once a satisfactory calibration of the underlying cosmological model is achieved, independent predictions for new observations become possible. For this procedure to be effective, robust characterization of the uncertainty in the calibration process is highly desirable. In this Letter we describe a statistical methodology that can achieve both of these goals. An application example based around dark matter structure formation simulations and a synthetic mass power spectrum data set is used to demonstrate the approach.
Evaluation of job satisfaction in a sample of Spanish social workers through the ‘Job Satisfaction Survey’ scale

ABSTRACTThe objective of this study is to determine the level of job satisfaction experienced by social workers and to establish whether there are significant differences between the various levels of job satisfaction and a series of personal features and job characteristics. The participants were 947 social workers (861 women and 86 men) belonging to 35 of the 36 Professional Associations existing in Spain. The measurement tool used is the Job Satisfaction Survey scale, designed by Spector [2002. Psicologia Industrial y Organizacional: Investigacion y Practica [Industrial and organizational psychology: Research and practice]. Mexico: Manual Moderno]. The results show that the social workers surveyed experience moderate levels of job satisfaction (M = 115.8; SD = 21.4). The intrinsic factor that seems to have the greatest positive influence on job satisfaction is the nature of the job, while the extrinsic factors of pay, fringe benefits, and operating conditions are the ones that contribute most to job di.
SUSY Ward identities , Superamplitudes , and Counterterms Citation

Ward identities of SUSY and R-symmetry relate n-point amplitudes in supersymmetric theories. We review recent work in which these Ward identities are solved in N = 4 SYM and N = 8 supergravity. The solution, valid at both tree and loop level, expresses any NMHV superamplitude in terms of a basis of ordinary amplitudes. Basis amplitudes are classified by semi-standard tableaux of rectangular N -by-K Young diagrams. The SUSY Ward identities also impose constraints on the matrix elements of candidate ultraviolet counterterms in N = 8 supergravity, and they can be studied using superamplitude basis expansions. This leads to a novel and quite comprehensive matrix element approach to counterterms, which we also review. This article is an invited review for a special issue of Journal of Physics A devoted to “Scattering Amplitudes in Gauge Theories”. ar X iv :1 01 2. 34 01 v2 [ he pth ] 6 J ul 2 01 1
Young People, Class and the News

Journalism studies almost exclusively rely on a “sociology of integration” perspective when theorizing the social function of journalism. Focus is put on if and how journalism facilitates democratic processes, encourages civic engagement and strengthens the sense of community. In providing an alternative view, this study mobilizes the cultural sociology of Pierre Bourdieu—a “sociologist of conflict”—in order to study how young people’s conditions of existence have given rise to vastly different orientations towards news and the normative order surrounding journalism. Based on focus group interviews with young people in Brazil and Sweden, the study shows that socialization into the world of news in the family and in school generates class-distinctive news orientations. The world of news is a site where social groups draw moral and cultural boundaries against each other. Since different social groups monopolize completely different news practices and preferences, they work to legitimate social differences. As such, the findings challenge common notions of news as creating the “healthy citizen”, and that news media provide spaces for the practice of civility and citizenship.
Lost in translation: exploring childhood identity using photo-elicitation

ABSTRACT Photo-elicitation is recognised as a visual method which can enhance children’s participation in research and is responsive to childhood experiences. This paper reports on a participatory study which employed photo-elicitation and examines what this method can reveal about research designed to explore children’s identity. Twenty children (6–10 years) were given a digital camera to take pictures ‘all about me’ at home and an after-school club. In addition, parents and practitioners participated in semi-structured interviews. This paper considers the materiality of photo-elicitation and describes the different ways in which children build narratives using photographs as interview prompts. Despite the capacity for photo-elicitation to enable children to take pictures of material things which forge connections to embodied, affective and routine identity processes, this paper critically examines how photographs as material things are made sense of and potentially translated within social practices bounded by power dynamics.