Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Fibulin-1 is associated with cardiovascular risk in non-obese, non-diabetic individuals

Background. Fibulin-1 (FBLN1) is an extracellular matrix protein that appears in blood vessels. Recentstudies have confirmed its role in atherogenesis, vascular complications and cardiovascular disease inchronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association betweenserum fibulin-1 and biochemical indicators of cardiovascular risk: lipid profile, apolipoproteins B, AI, vitamin25(OH)D and high sensitivity troponin T (hs-cTnT) in non-diabetic subjects. Materials and methods. The study consisted of 120 normoglycaemic, non-smoking, non-obese Caucasiansubjects aged 25–40 (66 women and 54 men). Serum FBLN1 and plasma fasting glucose, lipid profile, C-reactive protein, insulin, glycated haemoglobin, apolipoproteins B100 and AI, total 25(OH)D, and hs-cTnT measurements were performed. Anthropometric parameters, HOMA-IR and atherogenic index (apoB:apoAI) were calculated. Carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) was measured using an ultrasoundmethod. Subjects were divided by FBLN1 tertiles. Results. FBLN1 was significantly higher in women than in men (1.06 vs. 0.96; p < 0.05). FBLN1 positively correlated,when adjusted for age, BMI and blood pressure, with lipid profile, atherogenic index, apolipoprotein B (R = 0.28;p < 0.016), and hs-cTnT (R=0.39; p < 0.003) and negatively with 25(OH)D. ApoB and hscTnT were significantly associatedwith fibulin-1 concentration and, together with 25(OH)D, explained 19% of its variation. FBLN1 ≥1.0 ng/mLpredicted atherogenic risk with OR = 3.11 and 4.26 for having elevated apolipoprotein B and hs-TnT. Conclusions. Fibulin-1 might be a promissing risk factor for cardiovascular risk in young, non-obese,non-diabetic individuals, but this requires further investigation.
The Effect of Water Walking on the Lower Limb Motion of Older Adults

The authors investigated the lower limb movements of older adults walking at their preferred speed in shallow water to obtain information to help professionals prescribe exercises in a pool. The 8 participants presented (a) similar hip and thigh motions in water and on land, although a reduced thigh velocity was observed in the water; (b) increased knee flexion at the beginning of the walking cycle and reduced knee extension throughout the walking cycle in water; (c) reduced ankle motion throughout the walking cycle and plantar flexion during the swing phase in water; (d) reduced shank motion and velocity in water; and (e) different intralimb coordination resulting from a different relative phase between the shank and thigh segments. These results support the use of water as an environment for gait training in older adults. Water resistance and buoyancy seem to be the major forces to overcome when walking in shallow water, so the authors suggest paying special attention to immersion level and movement velocity when prescribing aquatic exercises.
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHREYER HONORS COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ACTIVE AND PASSIVE OWNERSHIP’S IMPACT ON POST EARNINGS

The solution as to why Post Earnings Announcement Drift (PEAD) occurs has eluded academic experts in the field for almost fifty years. Furthermore, because it conflicts with the widely accepted Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH), it has drawn a great deal of attention. Due to the longevity of its mystery as well as the controversy it causes as a counterargument to EMH, PEAD has become one of the most interesting and researched financial topics of all time. Previous research has narrowed down the list of possibilities for the potential cause of this phenomenon and this work will add to the literature by examining a logical possibility, ownership style. This study will compare Post Earnings Announcement Drift in firms that are owned mostly by active investors against those who are more largely owned by passive investors. This would imply a lack of attention, trading, and liquidity as the root cause of PEAD.
MESSENGER observations of Alfvénic and compressional waves during Mercury's substorms

MErcury Surface, Space ENviroment, GEochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) magnetic field measurements during the substorm expansion phase in Mercury's magnetotail have been examined for evidence of low‐frequency plasma waves, e.g., Pi2‐like pulsations. It has been revealed that the By fluctuations accompanying substorm dipolarizations are consistent with pulses of field‐aligned currents near the high‐latitude edge of the plasma sheet. Detailed analysis of the By fluctuations reveals that they are near circularly polarized electromagnetic waves, most likely Alfvén waves. Soon afterward the plasma sheet thickened and MESSENGER detected a series of compressional waves. These Alfvénic and compressional waves have similar durations (10–20 s), suggesting that they may arise from the same source. Drawing on Pi2 pulsation models developed for Earth, we suggest that the Alfvénic and compressional waves reported here at Mercury may be generated by the quasi‐periodic sunward flow bursts in Mercury's plasma sheet. But because they are observed during the period with rapid magnetic field reconfiguration, we cannot fully exclude the possibility of standing Alfvén wave.
Comparative effectiveness of non-print media and live CME

Continuing Medical Education is an integral ingredient of professional development of health care providers. The educational activity can be delivered by different modes. Here we share our experience of using Digital Video Disc (DVD) of a CME on Sleep Medicine as an alternative and cost effective mode. Objective: To assess improvement in knowledge and competencies in terms of comparative effectiveness of a model CME program using validated non-print medium for medical education. Methods: Recorded and validated DVD of talks delivered at NAMS-AIIMS Regional Symposium on Sleep Medicine was played to the participants in presence of one of the content experts. Video scripts of talk were also distributed to the participants. The assessment of participants and program evaluation of this CME was compared to the previously held live CME. Results: Eighty nine participants completed both pre and post test. Mean score increased from 9.91± 3.5 to 14.09 ± 2.85. Pass percentage based on an arbitrary cut off of 50%, increased from 8.3 to 43.8 (p< 0.001). Among the live CME group, mean score improved from 12.1±4.6 to 18.3 ± 3.8. Comparative analysis between live and DVD based CME showed improvement in scores of 6.17 and 4.18 respectively while pass percentage of 84.7 and 43.8 post CME among two modes were significant. The program evaluation showed identical level of satisfaction in all parameters except they were less satisfied vis-a-vis 'organizers made use of any critical comments I made' since all locally available resource persons were not present. Activity could be completed at just half the cost of live CME. Conclusions: The educational background and selection process of UG students between two medical institutes were strikingly different. While students at one institute were selected by highly competitive exam at All India level, the students at other institute were selected through state level competitive examination. In spite of that, results showed comparative impact on knowledge and competencies among the participants and hence proves this to be a cost-effective mode of delivery of educational assignment. Keywords: Live CME, face-to-face CME, effectiveness of educational activity.
Managerial appraisal and compensation: The case of Spain

This paper explores some fundamental tasks associated with corporate governance: manager appraisal and compensation. Most of the empirical research in this area has been centered on Anglo-Saxon countries. Some European countries, such as Spain, have a very different governance tradition. Given this context, the work presented here has two objectives: 1. - To describe existing appraisal and compensation practices in Spain, comparing them with those used in the USA. 2. - To study the determinants of CEO compensation, and the relationship between CEO compensation and certain Board practices, using agency theory
The Effects of Core Stability Exercise on the Ability of Postural Control in Patients With Hemiplegia

【Core stability exercises for patients with hemiplegia have become increasingly important and a variety of exercises have been developed over the years to give the hemiplegic patients more stable postural control. This study examined the therapeutic effects of the core stability exercises on the ability of static and dynamic postural control. Fifteen hemiplegic patients (7 males, 8 females, age ranging from 46 to 76 years) hospitalized in a Daejoen rehabilitation hospital were enrolled in this study. Nine and 6 patients had a cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage, respectively. The subjects participated in a core stability exercise program consisting of a total of 12 sessions 3 times each week over a 4-week period with each exercise lasting approximately 15 minutes. The ability of static and dynamic postural control by Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed Up and Go (TUG), respectively, were measured before and after the core stability exercise. A Wilcoxon signed ranks test was used to compare the effects of the ability of static and dynamic postural control before and after core stability exercise in patients with hemiplegia. The ${\alpha}$ =. 05 level . 05 level of significance was used for the statistical tests. Core stability exercises were effective in improving the ability of static postural control; BBS (p】
Effect of energy levels of diets formulated on total or digestible amino acid basis on broiler performance

This study was conducted to evaluate the performance and carcass and breast yields of broilers fed two different energy levels (3,200 or 2,900 kcal ME/kg) and two ways of expressing amino acid requirements (total n TAA or digestible n DAA) between 21 and 42 days of age. The results showed that broilers fed the diet containing 3,200 kcal ME/kg had higher weight gain (P=0.015), better feed conversion (P=0.001), and higher abdominal fat deposition (P=0.001) as compared to those fed the diet containing 2,900 kcal ME/kg. Diets formulated on DAA basis promoted higher weight gain (P=0.043), better feed conversion (P=0.010) and better conversion of ME intake into weight gain (P=0.007) as compared to those formulated on TAA basis. The results of this study suggest that formulation based on DAA is necessary if the diets contain protein sources that are not reliable in terms of amino acid digestibility. The response to formulation based on DAA was minimized when birds received the low energy level diet (2,900 kcal ME/kg).
A Study of Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Dengue Fever in Tertiary Care Centre in Central India

Objective: Dengue fever is most important arboviral disease in India and other tropical and subtropical countries with increasing prevalence in recent years with significant morbidity and mortality. This study was aimed to asses clinical & haematological features and outcome in central Indian adult population. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study undertaken among adult patients admitted in a teaching hospital. 105 patients were analysed. All patients who were IgM-ELISA positive irrespective of their card test status were included in study. Clinical features and haematological, biochemical & radiological findings are noted. Results: Total 105 dengue patients were included 22 ware of DF, 65 in DHF and 18 were DSS group. Male: female ratio was 1.14:1. Most common age group affected was 21-30 Yrs in 42.8 % cases. 60.5% cases were from urban area. 68.5% cases reported in month of September and October. Clinical features noted most common was fever (96.2%), myalgia (57.1%), headache (40%), vomiting(24%), retro-orbital pain (26.6%), abdominal pain(26.6%), patechie (34.2%), rash (41.9%), positive tourniquet test (56.1%). Major bleeding (25.7%), among them most common was gut bleeding. Complications like ARDS, resp. failure, encephalopathy, MODS were noted in DSS cases. Mean Hb% was 11.6 gm%, mean platelets count was 51286 /cumm. Platelets count 4000-1 lakhs in (63.8%) cases. Blood transfusion required in 43.8% cases. Coagulopathy was noted in 72.2% cases of DSS. Mean hospital stay was 7.43 days. No mortality was noted in our study. Conclusion: Dengue is increased with increasing urbanisation & poor sanitation. Dengue has wide spectrum of clinical and haematological presentation. Significant mortality occurs in DHF and DSS. It is a low mortality illness if prompt diagnosis and proper fluid management instituted in DHF and DSS. Platelet transfusion has a little role in dengue management. Introduction Dengue is the most common mosquito borne, endemoepidemic arboviral infection in many tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. It is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world Dengue is an acute viral infection with potential fatal complications. Dengue causes a wide spectrum of illness from mild asymptomatic illness to severe fatal dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. Dengue is one disease entity with different clinical presentations and often with unpredictable clinical evolution and outcome 1 . Early prediction is very important to avoid unnecessary hospitalization to those with non severe dengue that are predicted to progress into www.jmscr. igmpublication.org Impact Factor 5.84 Index Copernicus Value: 83.27 ISSN (e)-2347-176x ISSN (p) 2455-0450 DOI: https://dx.doi. org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i6.75
The Monthly Effects in Chinese Gold Market

In this paper, we examine the calendar effects in Chinese daily gold returns from 30 December 2002 to 05 November 2011. We find that the average gold returns appear to be higher in February, September and November than in other months. Furthermore, using the GED-GARCH (1,1) approach, we find significant gold return anomalies in February, April, August, September, November and December. Most of these months occur before the public 7-day-holidays, which are called “Golden Weeks” in China. The expected strong demand before the holidays has pushed up the investment returns of gold. These findings provide convincing evidence of monthly effects in Chinese gold market. They might be of considerable importance for gold investors and traders.
Successful Idiom Solving Strategies While Reading and Reading Time with Trained and Untrained Learners.

The present article examines the outcomes derived from a task on intensive reading carried out by university students. The main goal is to analyze the frequency of use and the success of idiom solving strategies used by the subjects while reading. Additionally, our interest is to compare the above outcomes and the reading time scores of a group of trained learners with the results obtained by untrained learners. The results provide evidence to confirm three hypotheses posed in relation to (a) differences in the use of inferring from context, (b) the times that unknown words were ignored, and (c) the reading time related to the retention of words between trained and untrained university level learners.
Magnitude of Unintended Pregnancy and its Determinants among Pregnant Women Visiting Dilla University Referral Hospital, South Ethiopia

Background: Unintended pregnancy is important maternal public health concern both in the developing and developed world. The proportion of unintended pregnancies is alarmingly high in Ethiopia and there is enormous information gap on the determinants of unwanted and mistimed pregnancy. Objectives: To determine magnitude of unintended pregnancy and its determinants among pregnant women visiting antenatal and postnatal care clinic at Dilla University Referral Hospital. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted on 290 women attending antenatal clinic and Postnatal women at Dilla University Referral Hospital from February to June, 2016. Using consecutive arrival of client systematic sampling technique was conducted based on the patient flow per month. A structured questionnaire survey was used to collect data the data was entered and processed by IBM SPSS statistics version 20 for analysis. Descriptively frequencies and percentage was used and association between unintended pregnancy and independent variables were assessed using logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of unintended pregnancy is 36.9%. The study revealed that women less than 20 years old were about 2 times higher risk of having unintended pregnancy compared to 30 years and above women (AOR=1.84, CI: 1.02-4.29). Likewise, compared to married women singles were 2 times more likely to have unintended pregnancy (AOR=1.78; CI: 1.048- 5.078) and illiterate women were found to be less likely to have unintended pregnancy (AOR=0.074; CI: 0.021-0.263) according to multi-variable analysis. Conclusion: From the finding significant proportion of women (36.9%) had unintended pregnancy. Age of women, marital status and educational status were the variables significantly affecting the level of unintended pregnancy.
The influence of Chakawar (Cassia tora) and Khesari (Lathyrus sativa) seeds on the growth and biochemical performance in the blood of albino rats

The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the feasibility of Chakwa (Cassia tora) and Khesari (Lathyrus sativus) seeds as animal feed supplement in the albino rats. Twenty five albino rats were selected and randomly divided into five groups of five each. The albino rats were fed on the basal ration (maize 25% + Bajra 25% + Gram chunni 50%) in group I (G1). In rest of the groups, 50% gram chunni was replaced with 50% unboiled L. Sativus (G2), 50% boiled L. Sativus (G3), 50% unboiled C. tora (G4) and 50% boiled C. tora (G5). The experimental feeding was conducted for a period of 42 days. The complete randomized block design (CRBD) was used for the analysis of data. The result revealed that the values of ether extract, crude fibre, total ash, calcium and phosphorous were found highest in Chakwa seed groups than the values obtained in Khesari seed groups. The feed efficiency ratio in group G3 was comparable to control group while it was nearly doubled in Chakwa fed groups. The feed intake and body weight gain was significantly (p
Influence of bubbles and sand on chlorophyll‐a fluorescence measurements in the surfzone

Continuous chlorophyll‐a (Chla) measurements in the surfzone (region of wave‐breaking adjacent to the shoreline) would increase understanding of harmful algal blooms, food supply for intertidal invertebrates and fishes, and the fate of terrestrial runoff pollution. Optical measurements of Chla fluorescence in the surfzone are affected by bubbles and suspended sand. Here, errors in surfzone Chla fluorescence measurements (using WET Labs ECO Triplet fluorometers) are estimated by comparing observed (Chlaraw) with known (Chlatrue) Chla concentrations in laboratory tests with controlled amounts of bubbles and suspended sand (characterized with concurrently measured optical turbidity, τ). For both bubbles and sand, Chlaraw and τ are linearly correlated, and the regression line slope depends on Chlatrue. When Chlatrue is low, Chlaraw is biased high, and when Chlatrue is high, Chlaraw is biased low. Fluorometers were also deployed in a natural surfzone, and for the limited range of field Chla observed, the field and laboratory τ‐Chla relationships were largely consistent. Mechanisms responsible for these biases are proposed, and correction procedures using the observed τ‐Chla relationship are developed and applied to surfzone Chlaraw observations. For the moderate Chlatrue concentrations (2–4 µg L−1) encountered, errors in hourly mean and instantaneous Chlaraw are less than 5% and 15%, respectively. Larger errors are expected for Chlatrue outside this range. Although further testing is needed, the results suggest that in situ, optical Chlaraw from other turbid environments (e.g., estuaries, bays) should also be interpreted cautiously.
Stellar Mass and Velocity Functions of Galaxies: Backward evolution and the fate of Milky Way siblings

We attempt in this paper to check the consistency of the observed Stellar Mass Function (SMF), SFR functions and the cosmic star formation rate density with simple backward evolutionary models. Starting from observed SMF for star-forming galaxies, we use backwards models to predict the evolution of a number of quantities, such as the SFR function, the cosmic SFR density and the Velocity Function. The velocity being a parameter attached to a galaxy during its history (contrary to the stellar mass), this approach allows us to quantify the number density evolution of galaxies of a given velocity, e.g. of the Milky Way siblings. Observations suggest that the SMF of star forming galaxies is constant between redshift 0 and 1. In order to reproduce this result, we must quench star formation in a number of star forming galaxies. The SMF of these quenched galaxies is consistent with available data concerning the increase in the population of quiescent galaxies in the same redshift interval. The SMF of quiescent galaxies is then mainly determined by the distribution of active galaxies that must stop star formation, with a modest mass redistribution during mergers. The cosmic SFR density, and the evolution of the SFR functions are relatively well recovered, although they provide some clue for a small evolution of the SMF of star forming galaxies at the lowest redshifts. We thus consider that we have obtained in a simple way a relatively consistent picture of the evolution of galaxies at intermediate redshifts. We note that if this picture is correct, 50 percent of the Milky-Way sisters (galaxies with the same velocity as our Galaxy, i.e. 220 km/s) have quenched their star formation since redshift 1 (and an even larger fraction for larger velocities). We discuss the processes that might be responsible for this transformation.
Estandarización del WISC-III en Chile: Descripción del Test,

Se presentan los resultados iniciales del trabajo de adaptacion y estandarizacion del WISC-III a la poblacion chilena en base a la muestra de estandarizacion de 1924 ninos obtenidos por medio de un muestreo aleatorio estratificado por regiones. Se presentan las principales diferencias con el WISC-R, la estructura factorial yconsistencia interna de las escalas del WISC-III. Los resultados del estudio muestran una alta coincidencia con los de la prueba original norteamericana, obteniendose cuatro factores de inteligencia y consistencias internas adecuadas a este tipo de pruebas. Sin embargo, las subpruebas incluidas en los factores difieren levemente de los resultados de la estandarizacion nortemericana.