Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Fuzzy logic controller for accurate positioning of direct-drive mechanism using force pulses

The paper describes a novel approach to accurate positioning control of mechanical devices with nonlinear (stick-slip) friction. The controller applies narrow torque pulses to achieve the desired displacement of the mechanism. The pulse shapes are computed through fuzzy logic approximation of the dependence between the desired displacement and the pulse shape. The stability conditions of the proposed controller are derived taking into account an influence of random variation of the friction properties. A detailed experimental study of the system response to the torque pulses of different shapes and a detailed controller design are presented for a direct-drive manipulator setup. It is experimentally demonstrated that the developed controller achieves positioning precision up to the limits of the position encoder resolution.
Examining associations among sensitivity to punishment and reward, shame, and eating pathology through tests of mediation

ABSTRACT This study investigated associations between sensitivity to punishment and reward, shame, and eating pathology by testing alternative mediation models in which shame mediated associations between temperament and eating pathology or eating pathology mediated associations between temperament and shame. Participants were 96 female undergraduate students who completed questionnaires. Results indicated shame fully mediated the relationship between sensitivity to punishment and eating pathology. Further, eating pathology did not mediate the association between sensitivity to punishment and shame. In contrast, for sensitivity to reward, shame fully mediated the relationship between sensitivity to reward and eating pathology, and eating pathology fully mediated the relationship between sensitivity to reward and shame. If associations are supported by longitudinal research, results suggest that it may be valuable to develop prevention approaches targeting shame to reduce risk for the development of eating pathology for those who are high in sensitivity to punishment. For those higher in sensitivity to reward, interventions targeting shame may reduce risk for eating pathology and those targeting eating pathology may reduce shame.
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Feed Additives to Counteract the Toxic Effects of Aflatoxicosis in Broiler Chickens

This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate (HSCAS) and a phytobiotic (turmeric powder) to counteract the toxic effects of aflatoxin B only. Group (3) was treated with HSCAS at a concentration of 0.5%, while group (4) was fed on ration containing turmeric powder in a dose of 80 mg/kg of the ration. Chickens in group (5) were given concomitant HSCAS and turmeric powder at the recommended doses. All groups were kept under observation till 5 weeks of age. The results cleared that treatment of aflatoxicated birds either with HSCAS or turmeric powder even their combination induced protection from the development of signs and lesions with significant (p<0.05) improvement of performance when compared with un-treated control group. Both HSCAS and turmeric powder treatment induced significant (p<0.05) amelioration of the measured organs body weights ratio, humoral immune response to Newcastle Disease (ND) and biochemical parameters in aflatoxicated chickens. In conclusion, addition of HSCAS and or turmeric powder can be considered an integrated approach for the control of aflatoxicosis in broiler chickens.
Between-Session Reliability of Common Strength- and Power-Related Measures in Adolescent Athletes

The purpose of this study was to investigate the between-session reliability of common strength- and power-related measures in adolescent athletes. Seventeen adolescent athletes (males: n = 8: age 17.1 ± 2.2 years; height 175.6 ± 3.5 cm; mass 80.2 ± 3.6 kg; females: n = 9; age 16.9 ± 2.6 years; height 178.5 ± 4.3 cm; mass 71.5 ± 4.5 kg) participated in this study. Isokinetic dynamometry, isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), countermovement jump (CMJ), and horizontal jumps (standing broad jump (SBJ) and single-leg hop (SLH)) were each performed twice on separate days, seven days apart. Reliability was assessed by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), coefficient of variation (%CV), standard error of measurement (SEM), and smallest detectable difference (SDD). Intraclass correlation coefficients and CV demonstrated acceptable between-session reliability for all measures (ICC > 0.63; CV < 11%), except rate of force development and impulse measures during bilateral and unilateral stance IMTP. Smallest detectable differences demonstrated that changes in performance of >7% CMJ height, >8% SLH distance, >10% in peak isometric force, and >5% in isokinetic peak torques should be considered meaningful, when assessing adolescent athletes.
Estimates of the worldwide incidence of eighteen major cancers in 1985

The annual incidence rates (crude and age‐standardized) and numbers of new cases of 18 different cancers have been estimated for the year 1985 in 24 areas of the world. The total number of new cancer cases (excluding non‐melanoma skin cancer) was 7.6 million, 52% of which occur in developing countries. The most common cancer in the world today is lung cancer, accounting for 17.6% of cancers of men worldwide, and 22% of cancers in men in the developed countries. Stomach cancer is now second in frequency (it was slightly more common than lung cancer in 1980) and breast cancer—by far the most important cancer of women (19.1% of the total)—is third. There are very large differences in the relative importance of the different cancers by world area. The major cancers of developed countries (other than the 3 already named) are cancers of the colon‐rectum and prostate, and, in developing countries, cancers of the cervix uteri, mouth and pharynx, liver and oesophagus. The implications of these patterns for cancer control, and specifically prevention, are discussed. Tobacco smoking and chewing are almost certainly the major prevent able causes of cancer today.
The 1980 pressure response and flank failure of Mount St. Helens (USA) inferred from seismic scaling exponents

The cataclysmic 18 May 1980 eruption at Mount St. Helens was preceded by intense seismic activity marking the mechanical response of the volcanic edifice to interior pressurisation. This seismicity is analysed to yield the temporal change in the seismic scaling exponent, D, inferred from the seismic b-value, that in-turn is related to the seismic moment of an earthquake. Time evolution of D preceding the eruption onset reveals: (1) a major decrease in D occurring over only a few days at the end of March; (2) a steady but stepped decrease in D (steps ~5–10 days) occurring from the end of March to early May; (3) a sharp decrease in D in early May; and (4) steady low values of D occurring 2–3 days before the eruption onset. This response is interpreted as major ruptures, formed at the end of March, arresting and participating in, but not triggering the ultimate failure of the flank. Rather, the rate of interior fracturing slowed in the 2 months preceding the 18 May 1980 major blast, and the triggering of failure is consistent with interior gas overpressurisation. The occurrence of two swarms of low frequency seismic events and the high values of the harmonic tremor indicate the action of interior pressurisation on a cycle of ~20–25 days. Solutions are applied to represent the harmonic interior pressurisation of the edifice by gas exsolving from the volcano core. The transient radial migration of overpressured gas may reduce the apparent strength of the edifice, and ultimately trigger failure of the flank. Importantly, this mechanism is capable of triggering flank failure both after multiple core pressurisation cycles have been sustained, and as core pressures are low and diminishing—and may be a minimum. These twin attributes are both apparent in the seismic record for Mount St. Helens, used as a proxy for the unrecorded timing and magnitude of gas pressurisation at the volcano core. D 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
A new sufficient two-weighted bump assumption for ^{} boundedness of Calderón-Zygmund operators

We present new results on the two-weighted boundedness of singular integral operators and $L^p$ boundedness of the Orlicz maximal function. Namely, we extend a theorem of P\'erez regarding the necessary and sufficient conditions for the boundedness of the Orlicz maximal function as well as give a new sufficient two-weighted boundedness assumption for Calder\'on-Zygmund singular integrals.
THE INFLUENCE OF INSTITUTION ON STRATEGY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF INDONESIAN STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES

Institution influences strategy that leads to performance of enterprise. If the relationships hold for stateowned enterprise, the improvement of institutional environment will have the positive impact on the improvement of state-owned enterprise’s performance. The aim of this research is to investigate the causal relationship of institution-strategy and strategy-performance in state-owned enterprise environment, and to further elaborate the relationship to institution-performance of state-owned enterprise. Likert-scaled data have been collected from expert’s opinion survey. Structural equation modelling (SEM) analysis found: 1) institution significantly influences strategy; 2) strategy does not influence performance significantly; and 3) institution directly affects performance of state-owned enterprise. This research showed the importance of favorable institutional environment as prerequisite for improving state-owned enterprise’s performance.
The Role of Firm Strategy to Intervene the Influence of Corporate Social Performance on Corporate Financial Performance

"Objective – A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implementation has been implemented since over 50 years ago. All of the CSR implementation divided into two categories, namely Strategic CSR and Non-Strategic CSR. A Strategic CSR implementation should consider the firm strategy based on the CSR concept and firm strategy. Some empirical studies have tested the influence of CSR on Corporate Financial Performance. The results of those studies are still inconclusive. Methodology/Technique – The purpose of this study is to analyze firm strategy as intervening variable between Corporate Social Performance and Corporate Financial Performance. This study used capital intensity and product differentiation to measure the firm strategy. The samples were 33 companies of LQ-45, listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange. Findings – The results did not indicate that firm strategy intervenes the influence of Corporate Social Performance on Corporate Financial Performance, both directly and indirectly. Novelty – The research suggests future studies to employ the other ratios representing Firm Strategy that will strengthen the literature. "
Lack of Effect of Rosiglitazone on the Pharmacokinetics of Oral Contraceptives in Healthy Female Volunteers

The effect of rosiglitazone (Avandia® [BRL 49653C]) on the pharmacokinetics of ethinylestmdiol and norethindrone was evaluated after repeat dosing of rosiglitazone with an oral contraceptive (OC; Ortho‐Novum® 1/35 containing norethindrone 1 mg and ethinylestradiol 0.035 mg) in a randomized, doubleblind, placebo‐controlled crossover study. Thirty‐four healthy female volunteers received oral rosiglitazone (RSG) 8 mg + OC or matched placebo (P) + OC daily on days 1 to 14 of a 28‐day OC dosing cycle; the alternate regimen was administered during a second cycle. Ethinylestradiol and norethindrone pharmacokinetics were determined from plasma concentrations on day 14. Lack of pharmacokinetic effect was prospectively defined as 90% CI for the point estimate (PE) of the ratio (RSG + OC):(P + OC) contained within a 20% equivalence range for both ethinylestradiol and norethindrone (analyzed by ANOVA). For RSG + OC and P + OC, respectively, mean ethinylestradiol AUC(024) was 1126 and 1208 pg·h/mL (PE: 0.92; 90% CI: 0.88‐0.97), and mean norethindrone AUC(0_24) was 178 and 171 ng·h/mL (PE: 1.04;90% CI: 1.00–1.07). Thus, rosiglitazone had no significant effects on the pharmacokinetics of ethinylestradiol or norethindrone. Coadministration of rosiglitazone with OCs does not induce metabolism of these synthetic sex steroids and is not expected to impair the efficacy of OCs or hormone replacement therapy.
Determinants of Intra-Industry Trade for Vietnam’s Manufacturing Industry

This study focuses on identifying the country-specific determinants of intra-industry trade in the manufacturing sector between Vietnam and major trading partners using random effects estimation. The results indicate that the extent of Vietnam’s intra-industry trade is positively correlated with average country size and average income levels, while it is negatively correlated with income inequality, distance, and trade imbalance. Those factors affect horizontal intraindustry trade (HIIT) and vertical intra-industry trade (VIIT) in the same way except for the effect of income inequality (DPCI) on VIIT with an unexpectedly statistically insignificant impact. The coefficient of FTA is unexpectedly insignificant in three estimations, indicating an ambiguous effect of the participation in regional economic integration schemes on the share of IIT, HIIT and VIIT.
Prophylactic antiemetic effects of Midazolam, Ondansetron, and their combination after middle ear surgery

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of midazolam-ondansetron combination in prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after middle ear surgery and its comparison with using midazolam or ondansetron alone. Methods: One hundred and forty patients were enrolled in four groups to receive midazolam 0.75 mg/kg in group M, ondansetron 4 mg in group O, midazolam 0.75 mg/kg and ondansetron 4 mg in group MO, and saline 0.9% in group S intravenously just before anesthesia. Assessment of nausea, vomiting, rescue antiemetic, and side effects of study drugs such as headache and dizziness was carried out postoperatively for 24 h. Findings: The incidence of PONV was significantly smaller in group MO than group M and group O, while there was no significant difference between group M and group O during the first 24 h postoperatively. Requirement to the additional antiemetic was significantly more in group S (71.4%) compared to other groups, while in group MO (11.4%) was lower than group M (31.4%) and group O (34.3%). Conclusion: Our study showed that prophylactic administration of midazolam 0.75 mg/kg combined with ondansetron 4 mg was more effective than using midazolam or ondansetron alone in prevention of PONV after middle ear surgery.
New Opportunities in Vigna

INTRODUCTION The genus Vigna Fabaceae, formerly Leguminosae, is composed of more than 200 species that are native to the warm regions of both the old world and new world. Vigna is closely related to Phaseolus, which is composed of more than 20 species that are native to warm or tropical regions of the New World. A number of species previously placed in Phaseolus are now placed in Vigna. The genus Vigna contains several species that are of considerable economic importance in many developing countries. Cowpeas [V. unguiculata (L.) Walp. ], mung beans [V. radiata (L.) Wilczek], and urd beans [V. mungo (L.) Hepper] are key dietary staples for many millions of people. Additionally, adzuki beans [V. angularis (Willd.) Ohwi & Ohashi], bambara groundnuts [V. subterranea (L.) Verdn. ], mat beans [V. aconitifolia (Jacq.) Marechal], and rice beans [V. umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi & Ohashi] are important in the diets of many societies. Many of these Vigna species are also valued as forage, cover, and green manure crops in many parts of the world. Annual worldwide production of the various Vigna species likely approaches 20 million hectares, and virtually all of this production is in developing countries. The economic Vigna species exhibit a number of attributes that make them particularly valuable for inclusion in many types of cropping systems. They can be grown successfully in extreme environments (e.g., high temperatures, low rain fall, and poor soils) with few economic inputs. Many of these species produce multiple edible products, and these products provide subsistence farmers with a food supply throughout the growing season as well as dry seeds that are easy to store and transport. For example, tender shoot tips and leaves of cowpeas can be consumed as soon as the plants reach the seeding stage and immature pods and immature seeds can be consumed during the fruiting stage. Harvested dry seed of all of the Vigna crops can be consumed directly, and seeds of several of the crops are commonly used to make flour or produce sprouts. Plant residues can be used as fodder for farm animals. Vigna food products exhibit many excellent nutritional attributes and these products provide a needed complement in diets comprised mainly of roots, tubers, or cereals.
Prediction of relapses in PR3-ANCA-associated vasculitis by assessing responses of ANCA titres to treatment.

OBJECTIVE We performed a retrospective evaluation of whether c-ANCA titres (indirect immunofluorescence) and anti-proteinase 3 (PR3)-ANCA levels (ELISA) at diagnosis and following immunosuppressive treatment are predictive of relapse of ANCA-associated vasculitis. METHODS Patients diagnosed with PR3-ANCA-associated vasculitis between 1991 and 2002, with at least 2 yr of follow-up, and treated with cyclophosphamide and corticosteroids only (1991-1996) or switched to azathioprine after induction of remission with cyclophosphamide and corticosteroids (1997-2002) were included. ANCA were assessed by immunofluorescence and direct PR3-specific ELISA at diagnosis and 3, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after diagnosis. Actuarial relapse-free survival was analysed with the log rank test. RESULTS We studied 87 patients positive for PR3-ANCA: 46 were on cyclophosphamide maintenance therapy and 41 switched to azathioprine. Overall actuarial relapse-free survival was 72% at 2 yr and 34% at 5 yr. Relapse-free survival did not differ between patients on cyclophosphamide maintenance and patients switched to azathioprine maintenance (P = 0.34). Patients who became and stayed negative for c-ANCA (immunofluorescence) or PR3-ANCA (ELISA) until 24 months after diagnosis had a lower risk of relapse (P = 0.01 and P = 0.02, respectively). Positive c-ANCA (immunofluorescence) titres at 3 [relative risk (RR) 2.0; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.2-3.8], 12 (RR 1.9; 95% CI 1.1-3.3), 18 (RR 2.9; 95% CI 1.3-4.6) and 24 months (RR 2.6; 95% CI 1.2-5.0) were significantly associated with relapse within 5 yr after diagnosis. PR3-ANCA levels >10 U/ml at 18 (RR 2.7, 95% CI 1.1-4.3) and 24 months (RR 4.6; 95% CI 1.2-6.3) were predictive of relapse within 5 yr. In the azathioprine group, a positive c-ANCA titre at the time of switching to azathioprine (RR 2.2; 95% CI 1.0-5.4) was associated with relapse. CONCLUSION Positive c-ANCA (immunofluorescence) and PR3-ANCA (ELISA) titres during early follow-up identify patients at increased risk of relapse.
Macular and peripheral distribution of ICAM-1 in the human choriocapillaris and retina.

PURPOSE In order to understand the extent of choriocapillary endothelial cell activation in different topographic regions of the eye, we sought to compare the localization of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) in macular and peripheral regions of human eyes. METHODS Sections of sucrose-embedded human donor eyes that included the macula and ora serrata were evaluated for ICAM-1 and ICAM-2 immunoreactivity with monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies. Patterns of ICAM-1 labeling in peripheral and macular regions were examined in 20 eyes. Morphometric analyses of anti-ICAM-1 labeling intensity in the choriocapillaris were performed using ImageJ software on a series of macular and extramacular punches from nine eyes. Quantitative PCR analysis for ICAM-1 mRNA was performed on the RPE-choroid from the same regions from six of the same eyes, and Western blots of samples treated or untreated with N-glycosidase were performed to compare retinal and choroidal ICAM-1. RESULTS ICAM-1 labeling of the choriocapillaris was typically more intense in the macula than in the peripheral choroid in human donor eyes (14/20). ICAM-2 was also detected in the choriocapillaris and retinal vessels. Morphometric measurements confirmed a significant macular-extramacular difference in ICAM-1 in six of nine eyes (p<0.05), with 1 of 9 eyes showing the opposite pattern. This pattern was not noted for endogenous alkaline phosphatase or ICAM-2. The opposite pattern was noted in the external limiting membrane (ELM), which exhibited more intense ICAM-1 labeling in the far periphery than in the macula. On Western blots, choroidal ICAM-1 exhibited a greater molecular weight than the retinal form, with most of the apparent weight difference due to N-linked carbohydrate chains. CONCLUSIONS The regional differences in ICAM-1 distribution in the choriocapillaris may indicate that this region is subject to increased leukocyte trafficking. In view of the role of inflammatory processes in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), we propose that the higher level of ICAM-1 protein in the macular choriocapillaris may impart greater susceptibility of the macula to immune cell-mediated damage in AMD.
Speech Perception after Cochlear Implantation over a 4-Year Time Period

Objective – To evaluate the long-term speech perception of cochlear implantees and to compare the developing auditory performance patterns of prelingual children and postlingual deaf adults. Material and Methods – Twenty-nine prelingually deaf children and 17 postlingually deaf adults who had been followed up for 4 years were included in the study. Speech perception ability was assessed by means of vowel and consonant confusion tests and the Korean version of the Central Institute of Deafness (K-CID) test (performed without visual cues). The test results were analyzed at 3 and 6 months after implantation and then annually. Results – In the prelingually deaf children, the average results continuously improved over the 4-year period. In the postlingually deaf adults, the average results did not improve further after the first 2 years. Individuals with <5 years of deafness had a faster rate of recovery of speech perception than those who had been deaf for >5 years. The K-CID scores were negatively correlated with age at implantation for the prelingually deaf group and with the duration of deafness in the postlingually deaf group. Children fitted with implants at a younger age showed better speech perception ability than those fitted with implants at an older age. Interestingly, prelingually deaf children aged 5–7 years at implantation showed the widest variation in individual outcomes. Amongst this group of children with highly variable outcomes, the metabolic status of brain cortices determined by means of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) was available for three patients. The individual with the widest hypometabolic area had the best speech perception ability. Conclusion – The extent of hypometabolism as assessed by FDG-PET seemed to be one of the major factors predicting the outcome of cochlear implantation.