Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Adult ADHD and the Relationship Between Self- Reported Frequency of Cognitive Distortions, Anxiety, and Depression

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for adults with ADHD often includes strategies to address cognitive distortions. Although identifying cognitive distortions as part of a causal chain related to disorders such as anxiety and depression has been well studied, limited research has focused on the relationship between ADHD and cognitive distortions. The goal of this study was to determine the nature of the relationship between ADHD, cognitive distortions, anxiety, and depression within a group of adult outpatients from an ADHD treatment center (N = 30). Results indicated that the severity of ADHD symptomatology, identified through a self-report scale, was significantly related to the self-reported frequency of cognitive distortions. The direct positive relationship between ADHD severity and frequency of cognitive distortions (a) existed independently of comorbid anxiety and/or depression and (b) remained significant when the relationship was explored with a portion of the sample that completed additional ADHD self-report scales for primary inattentive symptoms (n = 27). This is one of few studies to explore the nature of the relationship between adult ADHD and cognitive distortions. Furthermore, this study provides empirical support for the inclusion of cognitive-behavioral techniques that consider cognitive distortions in this population. ADULT ADHD AND COGNITIVE DISTORTIONS v Table of
Determining Lethal Doses of Boron in Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Diets

This study carried out in animal field in the Department of animal production /Faculty of Agriculture /University of Baghdad, Al Gadria Campus. 80 Japanese quail divided into four parameters used in this study. These quails are treated with boron (B) in the diets (boric acid 16% B) with concentration 0, 50, 75, 100 mg /kg. diets for 120 hours. the following characteristics are examined: changes in the rate of body weight (BL), concentrate of hemoglobin (Hb), hematocrit (PCV%), and the ratio of heterophile to Lymphocyte (H/L ratio). The results indicated that the high levels of B led to a Significant decrease in BL and significantly increased in hematocrit PCV% with significant decrease in Hb, and increasing in the H/L ratio. The anatomy of birds showed that there are gross lesions in each of the liver and kidneys. The current study concludes that the use of B in high concentrations in the fodder of quails led to the toxic effects that lead to the physiological deterioration of birds but it was not fatal. Keyword; Boron, Lethal Doses, Japanese Quails.
Exploring the causes of comparative optimism.

We review explanations offered by researchers for optimism in comparative risk judgments – the belief that one is at lower risk than other people for negative events. Our review organizes the explanations into four categories. The categories reflect a) the desired end-states of comparative judgments, b) the cognitive processes that guide judgments, c) the information people have or use in making judgments, and d) the underlying affect. For each explanation we review relevant studies. We conclude by discussing whether comparative optimism reflects a distortion in personal risk judgments or judgments of the average person’s risk, by addressing the interplay of the various accounts of comparative optimism, and by discussing directions for future research. Psychics and astrologers sustain a steady business by appealing to people’s desire to predict the future. People want to know whether they will be lucky in love or at risk for cancer or other debilitating illnesses. Yet people are not just interested in how their future will unfold in an absolute sense; they are interested in knowing how their future will compare with that of other people, and for good reason. In a variety of domains (sports competitions, admissions to competitive graduate schools, job promotions), success and failure are defined by how people measure up to others because those others provide a standard against which people can evaluate themselves (Festinger, 1954). Of course, the future is uncertain, and unlike psychics and astrologers, laypeople lack a crystal ball for predicting what lies ahead. They must instead weigh their knowledge of themselves and their knowledge of others to forecast the future. Importantly, over two decades of research on comparative risk judgments suggest that people systematically tip the scale in their own favor, predicting their outcomes will be brighter than that of their peers. Comparative optimism refers to the tendency for people to believe that they are less likely to experience negative
Multi-locus phylogeny and evolution of reproductive modes in the Pyxicephalidae, an African endemic clade of frogs

Abstract The ranoid family Pyxicephalidae is an endemic group of African frogs, with the majority of its diversity concentrated in South Africa. Here we present the first molecular phylogeny that includes as many as nine of the ten pyxicephalid genera, omitting only Nothophryne, based on four nuclear gene fragments and one mitochondrial gene fragment. This study corroborates the basal placement of Pyxicephalus and Aubria, and the sister group placement of Natalobatrachus and Arthroleptella, which were first signalled using smaller datasets. The evolution of endotrophic development has evolved twice within the Pyxicephalidae, once in the ancestor of Anhydrophryne, and independently in the ancestor of Arthroleptella. The implications for the evolution of body size, from the large species in Pyxicephalus and Aubria to the smallest pyxicephalid species in Arthroleptella and Microbatrachella are discussed.
Best linear unbiased and invariant reconstructors for the past records

The best linear unbiased reconstructor and the best linear invariant reconstructor of the past upper records based on observed upper record values for the location–scale family of distributions are derived. The results are obtained in detail for two-parameter exponential distribution. A comparison study is performed in terms of mean squared reconstruction error and Pitman’s measure of closeness criteria. Finally, a real example is given to illustrate the proposed procedures.
Carotid Intima Media Thickness as a SurrogateMarker of Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Burden in Hypertensive Subjects: Relevance and Implications

Carotid Intima Media Thickness as a Surrogate Marker of Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Burden in Hypertensive Subjects: Relevance and Implications The availability of surrogate markers of severity of atherosclerosis is essential to monitor and prevent cardiovascular morbidity associated with atherosclerosis. Carotid intima media thickness (c-IMT)) is a marker of atherosclerosis. We aimed to compare the c-IMT of hypertensive subjects with their normotensive counterparts and associated demographic and echocardiographic correlates.
Abeta-mediated crosslinking may regulate TrkA-p 75 association and cooperations of p 75 with APP , prion and synuclein

in Pubmed Bulbarelli A, Lonati E, Cazzaniga E, Re F, Sesana S, Barisani D, Sancini G, Mutoh T, Masserini M (2009) TrkA pathway activation induced by amyloid-beta (Abeta). Mol Cell Neurosci 40(3): 365-73. Abstract in Pubmed Chang MS, Arevalo JC, Chao MV (2004) Ternary complex with Trk, p75, and an ankyrin-rich membrane spanning protein. J Neurosci Res 78: 186. Abstract in Pubmed Costantini C, Weindruch R, Della Valle G, Puglielli L (2005) A TrkA to p75 NTR molecular switch activates amyloid beta generation during aging. Biochem J 391: 59-67.
Aluminum species and activity in sandy soil solution with pig slurry addition

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of pig slurry applications on the exchangeable Al content, activity, and distribution of Al chemical species in the soil solution. Soil samples of a Typic Hapludalf were obtained from an experiment conducted during eight years, with 19 applications of 0, 20, 40, and 80 m3 ha-1 pig slurry. The soil samples were collected in stratified layers to determine exchangeable Al content and to extract the soil solution by the saturated soil paste method. The concentrations of the main cations and anions, dissolved organic carbon, and pH in the soil solution were determined. The distribution of the chemical species of Al and the activity of the Al3+ species were obtained through the Visual Minteq software. The application of pig slurry does not change the exchangeable Al content in the soil and the Al3+ activity in the soil solution. The low Al3+ activity in the topsoil layers does not present risk of toxicity for most crops. Pig slurry applications increase the proportion of the AlHPO4 and AlSO4 species in the soil solution, by increasing the concentration of soluble inorganic ligands.
Treatment of lnfrapatellar Tendinitis : A Combination of Modalities and Transverse Friction Massage Versus lontophoresis

The purpose of this study was to compare an established protocol of modalities and transverse friction massage (MOD & TFM) with iontophoresis of dexamethasone and lidocaine (IONTO) in the treatment of patients with infrapatellar tendinitis. Thirty cases with infrapatellar tendinitis were randomly assigned to either the MOD & TFM or the IONTO intervention. Subjects still symptomatic after six sessions of intervention received the alternate treatment protocol. Four measures were used to assess patient status: a functional index questionnaire, a visual analog pain scale, a rating of tenderness with palpation of the involved tendon, and the number of stepups needed to elicit pain. In response to the MOD & TFM intervention, only the number of step-ups performed to elicit pain showed significant improvement. All status measures improved significantly with the IONTO intervention. The results suggest that iontophoresis may be more effective and efficient in decreasing pain, reducing inflammation, and promoting healing in patients with infrapatellar tendinitis.
Effect of Kalonji (N. Sativa) Seeds on Glycemic Control of Patients with Type-2 Diabetes

The effects of Kalonji (Nigella sativa) on glycemic control and management of newly diagnosed diabetic-2patients was evaluated in this study. The effect of N. Sativa on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting blood sugar (FBS), postprandial blood Sugar (PPBS) was examined. Material & Methods: One hundred patients were randomly divided into two groups (n=50 each). Group-1: patients were advised metformin 500 mg twice a day & atorvastatin 10 mg once a day for a period of eight weeks. Group-2: N. Sativa (NS) patients were advised recommended doses of N. Sativa (NS) in addition to the medication in group-1. Aspirin 150 mg was given in both group 1 & 2. Basal FBS, PPBS& HbA1c was measured at the beginning of the evaluation and once every 14 days during the study. Blood samples were collected before and after the intervention for lipid profile. Results: N. Sativa significantly lowered FBS, PPBS& HbA1c after 8 weeks. The NS group showed significant improvement regarding FBG, PPBG, HbA1c, and LDL-cholesterol. Conclusions: This study shows that it is appropriate to give N.Sativa to diabetes-2 patients with poor glycemic control along with the conventional medication. However, the physicians need to observe for any longterm changes and modify the dose.
Performance Characteristics and Haematology of Laying Birds fed Safzyme ® Supplemented Soybean Hull Diet

A twelve- week feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of Safzyme® supplementation on performance characteristics and haematology of laying birds fed soybean hull diets. Three experimental layer diets were formulated incorporating soybean hull meal at 0% (without Safzyme® supplementation), 30% (without Safzyme® supplementation) and 30% (with Safzyme® supplementation). Thirty six Harco layers, 5 months into lay were divided into three treatment groups and randomly assigned to three treatment diets in a completely randomized design. Data were collected on feed intake, body weight gain, hen-day production, egg size and weight, internal indices of eggs, internal organ characteristics and haematological indices. Results from performance studies revealed that supplementing soybean hull diet with/without Safzyme® significantly (P<0.05) affected performance, egg quality indices, carcass characteristics and haematology compared to the control. Also, hens fed soybean hull diet with/ without Safzyme® supplementation had increased weight of gizzard and increased feed intake (P<0.05). The results of this trial suggest that 30% dietary level of soybean hull meal with/without Safzyme® supplementation could be used in laying birds diets without any deleterious effects on birds. (Report and Opinion 2010;2(8):16-21). (ISSN: 1553-9873).
Selection of Bacteria and Plant Seeds to Grow on Phenol to be Used in Remediation of Phenol Contaminated Soils

Tolerance of various plant seeds to different concentrations of phenol, and growth of bacteria on phenol as a sole carbon source has been investigated. Three different types of bacterial colonies have been recovered on the agar plates. Biochemical and culture morphology examination of the recovered bacteria revealed that they mainly belonged to the genus Pseudomonas, Micrococcus and Streptomyces. O.D. reading at 600 nm and UV absorbance at 273 nm determined the growth and/or phenol degradation by the tested bacteria. Incubation of 4 tested Pseudomonas spp. and 1 Streptomyces sp. in mineral salts medium (MSM) supplemented with 0.2% (w/v) of phenol for 14 days and at 28 °C indicated the removal of 124 mg/l of phenol by Streptomyces sp. (strain 3A13) as compared to 42, 84, 90 and 102 mg/l by P. putrefaciense, P. fluorescense, P. cepacia and P. acidovorans, respectively. Streptomyces sp. (strain 3A13) seems to play a significant role in decomposition of toxic compounds such as phenol. A noticeable decline in Jew's mallow (Cochorus olitorius) and Alfaalfa (Medicago sativa) seed germination of 62.5% and 86.4% was shown at 500 and 1000 mg/kg phenol or higher, respectively. Seeds of barley (Hordeum vulgare) showed more resistant to phenol with a decline of 40 and 76% at 1000 and 1500 mg/kg phenol, respectively. However, seeds of solid Horani wheat (Triticum durum) were the most resistant to phenol which showed a percentage decline of 43.5% at 1500 mg/kg phenol. The effect of different phenol concentrations was also reflected on the length of sprouts of the tested plants with severe decline (> 75%) of C. olitorius sprouts' length at 500 mg/kg phenol as compared to the most resistant plant sprouts (T. durum) that showed < 45% decline of sprouts' length. It appears that the local seed plants (T. durum and Hordeum vulgare) have the ability to germinate with 40 % or more at 1500 mg/kg phenol. Careful selection of plant species to be used at a particular polluted sites should be cautiously approached based on the actual soil and climate conditions and other characteristics of the site.
Role and Alternative Modalities of External Beam Radiotherapy in the Management of Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma (RB) is the most common orbital tumor of childhood. Treatment strategy depends on number, loalization and extent of disease (unilateral vs bilateral) involvement. Currently, significant improvements in treatment and long survival rates have been achieved in management of this tumor group that mandates for search of more sophisticated novel treatment modalities to reduce the risks of treatment related side effects and secondary malignancies. In recent years, both the role and techniques of radiation therapy (RT) have significantly changed in parallel to the improvements in technology. Present review aims to discuss the current treatment modalities in RB, and the role and alternative techniques of RT in the light of recent literature.
Evaluation of uncertainties in mean and extreme precipitation under climate change for northwestern Mediterranean watersheds from high-resolution Med and Euro-CORDEX ensembles

Abstract. The climate change impact on mean and extreme precipitation events in the northern Mediterranean region is assessed using high-resolution EuroCORDEX and MedCORDEX simulations. The focus is made on three regions, Lez and Aude located in France, and Muga located in northeastern Spain, and eight pairs of global and regional climate models are analyzed with respect to the SAFRAN product. First the model skills are evaluated in terms of bias for the precipitation annual cycle over historical period. Then future changes in extreme precipitation, under two emission scenarios, are estimated through the computation of past/future change coefficients of quantile-ranked model precipitation outputs. Over the 1981–2010 period, the cumulative precipitation is overestimated for most models over the mountainous regions and underestimated over the coastal regions in autumn and higher-order quantile. The ensemble mean and the spread for future period remain unchanged under RCP4.5 scenario and decrease under RCP8.5 scenario. Extreme precipitation events are intensified over the three catchments with a smaller ensemble spread under RCP8.5 revealing more evident changes, especially in the later part of the 21st century.
Lateral inflow into the hyporheic zone tested by a laboratory model

Lateral inflow into the hyporheic zone tested by a laboratory model P. Y. Chou and G. Wyseure Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Division Soil and Water Management, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200E (box 2459), B-3001, Leuven, Belgium Received: 15 May 2008 – Accepted: 15 May 2008 – Published: 20 June 2008 Correspondence to: G. Wyseure (guido.wyseure@ees.kuleuven.be) Published by Copernicus Publications on behalf of the European Geosciences Union.
Scattering properties of electromagnetic waves in a multilayered cylinder filled with double negative and positive materials

In this paper, a multilayered cylinder filled with double negative (DNG) material and double positive (DPS) material is studied. General formulas of electromagnetic fields in each region are derived using the eigenfunction expansion method. The expansion coefficients are determined by a recursive system that is derived from boundary conditions at the multiple interfaces. The reflection by a cylinder with (−ɛ0, −μ0) (where ɛ0 and μ0 denote the permittivity and permeability in free space, respectively) is found to be quickly diminished with its electric size. For an infinite line source, the image property is observed when the radius of this cylinder is much larger than the wavelength. The distributions of electromagnetic fields are presented when a line source is placed near a two‐layered cylinder alternately filled with DNG and DPS material. Numerical results confirm that the developed formulas are suitable to analyze the other multilayered cylindrical structures with DNG and DPS materials.
Overlapping Bark Beetle Outbreaks, Salvage Logging and Wildfire Restructure a Lodgepole Pine Ecosystem

The 2010 Church’s Park Fire burned beetle-killed lodgepole pine stands in Colorado, including recently salvage-logged areas, creating a fortuitous opportunity to compare the effects of salvage logging, wildfire and the combination of logging followed by wildfire. Here, we examine tree regeneration, surface fuels, understory plants, inorganic soil nitrogen and water infiltration in uncut and logged stands, outside and inside the fire perimeter. Subalpine fir recruitment was abundant in uncut, unburned, beetle-killed stands, whereas lodgepole pine recruitment was abundant in cut stands. Logging roughly doubled woody fuel cover and halved forb and shrub cover. Wildfire consumed all conifer seedlings in uncut and cut stands and did not stimulate new conifer regeneration within four years of the fire. Aspen regeneration, in contrast, was relatively unaffected by logging or burning, alone or combined. Wildfire also drastically reduced cover of soil organic horizons, fine woody fuels, graminoids and shrubs relative to unburned, uncut areas; moreover, the compound effect of logging and wildfire was generally similar to wildfire alone. This case study documents scarce conifer regeneration but ample aspen regeneration after a wildfire that occurred in the later stage of a severe beetle outbreak. Salvage logging had mixed effects on tree regeneration, understory plant and surface cover and soil nitrogen, but neither exacerbated nor ameliorated wildfire effects on those resources.
WHITED-A Worldwide Household and Industry Transient Energy Data Set

In this paper, we introduce a data set of appliance start-up measurements from several locations. The appliances were recorded with a low-cost custom sound card meter. The recording was mainly done in households and small industry settings in different regions around the world. Thus, it may be possible to extract region-specific grid characteristics from the voltage waveforms in the data. To cover all corresponding transients, we recorded the first 5 seconds of the appliance start-ups for 110 different appliances to date, amounting to 47 different appliance types. The aim of this data set is to provide a broad spectrum of different appliance types in regions around the world.
New HIV Diagnoses among Older Adults in the EU/EEA: Missed Opportunities and Barriers to Testing

The rate of HIV diagnoses among older adults in the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) is increasing. We performed a literature review to investigate factors associated with HIV infection, diagnosis and testseeking behaviour among older adults in the EU/EEA. We defined older adults as ≥ 50 years. We searched Embase and PubMed to identify studies on socio-demographic and clinical characteristics associated with new HIV diagnosis and factors influencing provision and uptake of HIV testing among older adults in EU/EEA and other high-income countries using the concepts of HIV infection and disease; older adults, and; testing and attitude towards testing. We included original papers or systematic reviews published from 2000 onwards and reporting data on the following themes: Patterns of HIV test uptake and attitudes, barriers and enablers influencing offer and uptake of HIV testing. Published evidence indicated large proportion of late diagnoses and a low likelihood of HIV testing among older adults, although results varied widely between studies. HIV test uptake was a function of several factors related to patient and provider, including perception of one’s risk. The active offer of an HIV test by the health care provider was the most significant factor positively associated with having a test. Scaling up HIV testing opportunities targeting older adults and the adult population at large is needed.
Quadratic finite elements with non-matching grids for the unilateral boundary contact

We analyze a numerical model for the Signorini unilateral contact, based on the mortar method, in the quadratic finite element context. The mortar frame enables one to use non-matching grids and brings facilities in the mesh generation of different components of a complex system. The convergence rates we state here are similar to those already obtained for the Signorini problem when discretized on conforming meshes. The matching for the unilateral contact driven by mortars preserves then the proper accuracy of the quadratic finite elements. This approach has already been used and proved to be reliable for the unilateral contact problems even for large deformations. We provide however some numerical examples to support the theoretical predictions.