Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
VALIDITY CONVERGENT AND RELIABILITY TEST-RETEST OF THE REY AUDITORY VERBAL LEARNING TEST

Objective: This study provides evidence for the validity and reliability of the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT). Method: The reliability was measured by internal consistency and the test-retest method with a mean interval of 35 days. To determine the convergent and divergent validity, it was compared the performance on the RAVLT with the Benton Visual Retention Test (BVRT) and the Trail Making Test (TMT), respectively. The test was been taken by 34 healthy participants of both genders, ages 17 to 40 and 11.2±0.7 years of education. Results: All test-retest correlation coefficients achieved significance, ranging between 0.36 and 0.68. The A2 measure obtained the weakest correlation (r =0.28), and the sum of A1-A5 (r =0.68) was the strongest. The rest of the measures obtained moderate correlations. The value of the Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient was 0.80. The two RAVLT measures, the sum of A1-A5 and A7, did not significantly correlate with the TMT measures. In contrast, these measures did exhibit significant but modest correlations with the measures of BVRT (ranging from 0.37 to 0.44). Conclusions: The results had adequate divergent and convergent validity and good reliability in terms of internal consistency. The evidence collected in this study indicates that RAVLT is a valid and reliable psychometric instrument in neuropsychological assessment.
Purification and characterization of a dipeptidyl peptidase 9-like enzyme from bovine testes

1. Abstract 2. Introduction 3. Materials and Methods 3.1. Materials 3.2. Enzyme assays 3.3. Preparation of bovine testis homogenate 3.4. Purification of DPPs 3.5. Estimation of molecular mass by SDS gelelectrophoresis and size exclusion chromatography 3.6. Anti-DPP9 antibody generation 3.7. Western blot analysis 3.8. Native gelelectrophoresis and enzymatic staining 3.9. Effect of detergents and reducing agents 3.10. Kinetic properties 3.11. Inhibition measurements 3.12. Reaction with fluorophosphate (FP)-biotin and detection of FP-biotin reactivity 3.13. pH profile 4. Results 4.1. Purification of non DPPII-non DPPIV enzymatic activity and identification as DPP9-like enzyme 4.2. Molecular mass of bovine DPP enriched preparations 4.3. DPP enzymatic staining 4.4. Effect of detergents and reducing agents on bovine DPP enriched preparations 4.5. Kinetic parameters and inhibition characteristics of bovine DPP enriched preparations 4.6. FP-biotin’s reactivity with bovine DPP enriched preparations 4.7. pH profiles 5. Discussion 6. Acknowledgements 7. References
Replication of factor structure of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale‐III Chinese version in Chinese mainland non‐clinical and schizophrenia samples

Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate the construct validity of the special four‐factor structure of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)‐III Chinese version in a clinical sample of inpatients with schizophrenia as well as a sample of healthy adults. A sample of 114 inpatients with schizophrenia and a sample of 114 close‐matched non‐clinical adults on the Chinese mainland were studied with the measures of the WAIS‐III Chinese version. Four competing hypothetical models of factors were tested for model fit and parsimony in both research samples, using maximum likelihood confirmatory factor analysis. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that a four‐factor model of Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Organization, Working Memory, and Processing Speed best fit the data from both the schizophrenia sample and the healthy adult sample, and also fitted the data from both samples better than alternative models, which is similar to that reported by the developers and revisers of this scale. These empiric analyses and results support the construct validity of the WAIS‐III Chinese version in patients with schizophrenia and healthy adults on the Chinese mainland.
A comparison of reproductive risk factors for CIS lesions and invasive breast cancer

A differential effect of reproductive factors on the incidence of carcinoma in situ of the breast (CIS) and invasive cancer may indicate that hormonal factors related to reproductive history not only influence the initial steps towards breast cancer but also preinvasive malignant lesions. A comparison of reproductive factors was performed using a population‐based cohort of 1.5 million Danish women born between 1935 and 1978. Between 1983 and 1998, 15,590 cases of invasive breast cancer and 871 cases of CIS were identified using a database with extensive clinical information. Number of births and age at first birth were similarly associated with the risk of being diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) compared to invasive breast cancer [RR(DCIS)per birth/RR(invasive)per birth = 1.03(0.93–1.14), RR(DCIS)per 5yr /RR(invasive)per 5yr = 1.06(0.96–1.17)]. Also, the short‐term risk the first 10 years after birth was similar for DCIS and invasive cancer [RR(DCIS) /RR(invasive) = 0.90 (0.74–1.09)]. Additional analyses were performed according to characteristics of the DCIS lesion (size, malignancy grade, noncomedo or comedo type). In conclusion, our observations do not support the theory that reproductive history is associated with progression from noninvasive to invasive breast cancer. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Fetal and early postnatal magnetic resonance imaging – is there a difference?

Abstract Aim: To evaluate whether fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could replace early postnatal MRI in fetuses with central nervous system (CNS) anomalies. Methods: Thirteen pregnancies presenting with fetal CNS anomalies were investigated using MRI. Indications included ventriculomegaly combined with additional CNS anomaly (n=5), isolated ventriculomegaly (n=2), arachnoid cyst (n=2), holoprosencephaly (n=1), complex malformation syndrome (ns1), Dandy walker malformation (n=1) and midline cyst (n=1). Early postnatal MRI followed within the first six weeks of life. Results: Investigation with early postnatal MRI confirmed the fetal MRI diagnosis in all cases. Investigation with postnatal MRI presented additional information in two cases. However, there was no change in patient care. Conclusions: Fetal MRI should replace early postnatal MRI in infants with CNS anomalies.
A New Landslide Inclinometer Using Highly Sensitive Gauges

Abstract The paper presents a device devoted to detect and measure earth displacements produced by landslides. It is part of inclinometer type geotechnical instruments and is based on measuring the deformation produced to a rod vertically mounted into the ground during soil layers sliding. With respect to other commercial devices, our inclinometer is characterized by high sensitivity to very small deformations owing to special strain gauges utilized in its construction, and also by possibility of 3D measuring, it being able to gauge in depth the amplitude and orientation of the soil layers displacement.
Generating efficient custom FPGA soft-cores for control-dominated applications

In this paper, we present an automated flow geared toward the synthesis of application specific micro-controllers for FPGAs, targeted at control dominated applications. Our flow takes as input an application described in C, and uses profiling information to extract a specialized instruction set. This instruction set is then mapped to a generic RISC micro-architecture model, for which we generate a synthesizable VHDL description, along with its associated program. The flow has been validated on a set of representative applications and our preliminary experimental results show that our generated architectures are very competitive with FPGA vendor specific processor soft-cores, in terms of code size, resource usage and performance.
Dying from cancer: results of a national population-based investigation

Objective: To describe the quality of care received in the last year of life by people who die from cancer, focusing particularly on symptom control, communication with health professionals, and care in the community. Design: Interview survey of family members or others who knew about the last year of life of a random sample of people who died in the UK in 1990, based upon methods used in nationally representative surveys by Cartwright in 1969, and Cartwright and Seale in 1987. Setting: Twenty district health authorities from a range of inner city, outer urban and rural settings. Although self-selected, districts were nationally representative in terms of social characteristics and on many indicators of health service provision and usage. Participants: Interviews were obtained for 2074 cancer deaths out of a random sample of 2915, a 71 % response rate. Main results: At some stage in the last year of life, 88% were reported to have been in pain, 66% were said to have found it to be'very distressing', and 61 % to have experienced it in their last week. Treatment that only partially controlled the pain, if at all, was said to have been received by 47% of those treated for pain by their GPs and by 35% of hospital patients. Other common symptoms experienced by more than half the sample in their last year were loss of appetite, constipation, dry mouth or thirst, vomiting or nausea, breathlessness, low mood, and sleeplessness. Half of the respondents (51%) were unable to get all the information they wanted about the patient's medical condition when they wanted it. Relatives bore the brunt of caring for 81 % of the sample. Of respondents who had helped to care for the deceased, 65% said that their activities had been at least fairly restricted, but 53% had found it rewarding. District nurses had helped 60% of the deceased, 20% had had a home help, and 9% had received'meals on wheels'. More help with activities of daily living was reported to have been needed by 31 %; 24% were reported to have needed more help with domestic chores; 25% were reported to have needed more financial help, and 29% were reported to have needed either more care from district nurses (if had some) or some care (if had none). Conclusion: There is still some way to go before all dying cancer patients receive high quality care. Education in the principles of palliative care is needed at all levels of the NHS if high standards are to be reached. In addition, adequate resources are required to meet the social and health care needs of cancer patients at home. There is, as yet, no room for complacency about the care of dying cancer patients.
The metabolic potential of the single cell genomes obtained from the Challenger Deep, Mariana Trench within the candidate superphylum Parcubacteria (OD1)

Candidate phyla (CP) are broad phylogenetic clusters of organisms that lack cultured representatives. Included in this fraction is the candidate Parcubacteria superphylum. Specific characteristics that have been ascribed to the Parcubacteria include reduced genome size, limited metabolic potential and exclusive reliance on fermentation for energy acquisition. The study of new environmental niches, such as the marine versus terrestrial subsurface, often expands the understanding of the genetic potential of taxonomic groups. For this reason, we analyzed 12 Parcubacteria single amplified genomes (SAGs) from sediment samples collected within the Challenger Deep of the Mariana Trench, obtained during the Deepsea Challenge (DSC) Expedition. Many of these SAGs are closely related to environmental sequences obtained from deep-sea environments based on 16S rRNA gene similarity and BLAST matches to predicted proteins. DSC SAGs encode features not previously identified in Parcubacteria obtained from other habitats. These include adaptation to oxidative stress, polysaccharide modification and genes associated with respiratory nitrate reduction. The DSC SAGs are also distinguished by relative greater abundance of genes for nucleotide and amino acid biosynthesis, repair of alkylated DNA and the synthesis of mechanosensitive ion channels. These results present an expanded view of the Parcubacteria, among members residing in an ultra-deep hadal environment.
Social CRM Performance Model: An Empirical Evaluation

This paper presents an empirical investigation of a Social CRM performance model within an organizational perspective. A constraining factor regarding the implementation of Social CRM and the achievement of its objectives is the lack of an appropriate performance model. Little research has been conducted on a corresponding holistic approach and on the development of formative performance constructs. To address this gap, the article develops and empirically evaluates a Social CRM performance model, including an infrastructure-, process-, customer- and organizational performance construct. The data is analyzed using a structural equation model with a surveying sample of 126 marketing, communication and IT decision makers. The results show that infrastructure performance has an indirect, process performance a direct and customer performance no influence on organizational performance. The Social CRM performance model generates deeper insights into a company's performance interrelationship and provides a decision support system, in order to improve Social CRM activities and enhance organizational performance.
Seeding rate and first-year stand relationships for six native grasses.

treatment. These rates agree with those reported by Ames ( 1966), but are higher than those reported by Fisher et al. (1959). However, the cost stated by Fisher did not include labor at $2.00 per man hour. Based on the number of trees killed, basal spray is an economical method to kill small and medium size trees (Table 4). Costs ranged from 11 to 18 cents per dead tree, depending on the size and density of the mesquite. Stump application was more costly and less effective than the basal treatment. For trees greater than 5 inches in diameter, chaining was the most economical method. The cost for uprooting
Débridement arthroplasty for primary osteoarthritis of the elbow.

BACKGROUND Formal and more aggressive débridement procedures have been described for the treatment of advanced primary osteoarthritis of the elbow. However, the literature contains little information on the results of long-term follow-up. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes at an average of ten years after débridement arthroplasties performed through a posteromedial approach. METHODS Thirty-three elbows with primary osteoarthritis in thirty-two patients treated with débridement arthroplasty were available for clinical follow-up evaluation. Through a posteromedial approach, the flexor-pronator muscle origin was reflected from the medial epicondyle and the joint was opened, preserving the anterior oblique bundle of the medial collateral ligament. The ulnar nerve was decompressed in all patients. Osteophytes were removed from the anterior, medial, and posterior sides of the elbow joint. In nine elbows, osteophytes from the lateral compartment were removed through an additional lateral approach. The mean age at the time of the operation was fifty years. The mean duration of follow-up was 121 months, and nineteen elbows were followed for more than ten years. RESULTS The mean preoperative limitation of extension of 31 degrees was reduced to 24 degrees, and the mean preoperative flexion of 101 degrees improved to 118 degrees (p < 0.001). The mean arc of movement improved by 24 degrees. The mean Japanese Orthopaedic Association elbow score was 83 points at the latest follow-up evaluation compared with 60 points preoperatively (p < 0.001). Of twenty-five patients who had performed heavy manual work, nineteen (76%) returned to their previous job or an equivalent job. At the latest examination of the nineteen elbows followed for more than ten years, the limitation of extension was found to have increased by 7 degrees compared with the limitation noted at one year (p < 0.009); the mean arc of flexion had remained the same. Three elbows required a reoperation. Overall, 85% of the elbows were satisfactory to the patients. CONCLUSIONS Débridement arthroplasty through a posteromedial approach can provide stable and reliable long-term results with regard to relief of pain, gains in range of motion, and the patient's ability to return to his or her previous occupation. In our series, a modest loss of extension was observed at ten years, whereas the arc of flexion remained consistent.
THE SCARCITY OF FEMALE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The main part of our paper presents an analysis of women’sparticipation in the entrepreneurial process in the earlieststage – we were interested in gender differences with regardto the ability to create or start a new business. Our researchis based on the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)project. The results of this analysis revealed that there areevident differences between male and female entrepreneursin the earliest stage of the entrepreneurship process, as wellas among the 37 countries included in the GEM. There are anumber of factors suggesting that dissimilar processes leadto opportunity and necessity entrepreneurship, which holdsfor men and women, and that processes that affect femaleentrepreneurship are different from those affecting maleentrepreneurship. Specific attention in this paper is given,primarily, to Slovenia as well as to Croatia.Polona Tominc, University of Maribor, Faculty of Economicsand Business, Razlagova 14, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia.E-mail: polona.tominc
IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) TOOLS, PARTNER RELATIONSHIP AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE

This paper proposes a model that assesses the usage of information technology (IT) tools, commitment of partner relationships, and supply chain performance in the Malaysian manufacturing industry. A total of 250 questionnaires were distributed to manufacturing companies located in Penang, which is in the northern region of Malaysia. Applying multiple regression analysis, the study indicated that a higher level of supply chain partner commitment leads to a higher level of supply chain reliability and flexibility. Trust among supply chain partners also contributes to improving supply chain flexibility. The study focused only on inter-organisational relationships. Future research should examine how both inter- and intra-organisational collaboration impact supply chain performance. Although researchers have recognised that IT is an enabler of supply chain management (SCM) activities, there has been limited research that has directly associated the usage of IT and partner relationships to supply chain performance. This research is essential in order to ascertain the impact of IT usage and partner relationships on improving supply chain performance, particularly in the Malaysian manufacturing environment.
The Secret Life of Pronouns. What Our Words Say About Us

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The inefficient aerobic energetics of Zymomonas mobilis: Identifying the bottleneck

To investigate the mechanisms of Zymomonas mobilis uncoupled aerobic metabolism, growth properties of the wild‐type strain Zm6 were compared to those of its respiratory mutants cytB and cydB, and the effects of the ATPase inhibitor DCCD on growth and intracellular ATP concentration were studied. The effects of the ATPase inhibitor DCCD on growth and intracellular ATP concentration strongly indicated that the apparent lack of oxidative phosphorylation in aerobically growing Z. mobilis culture might be caused by the ATP hydrolyzing activity of the H+‐dependent ATPase in all analyzed strains. Aerobic growth yields of the mutants, and their capacity of oxidative ATP synthesis with ethanol were closely similar, not supporting presence of one major, yet energetically inefficient electron transport branch causing the observed poor aerobic growth and lack of oxidative phosphorylation in Z. mobilis. We suggest that rapidly operating Entner–Doudoroff pathway generates too high phosphorylation potential for the weakly coupled respiratory system to shift the H+‐dependent ATPase toward ATP synthesis.
Novel Avian-Origin Influenza A (H7N9) Virus Attachment to the Respiratory Tract of Five Animal Models

ABSTRACT We determined the pattern of attachment of the avian-origin H7N9 influenza viruses A/Anhui/1/2013 and A/Shanghai/1/2013 to the respiratory tract in ferrets, macaques, mice, pigs, and guinea pigs and compared it to that in humans. The H7N9 attachment pattern in macaques, mice, and to a lesser extent pigs and guinea pigs resembled that in humans more closely than the attachment pattern in ferrets. This information contributes to our knowledge of the different animal models for influenza.
Weekly intravenous recombinant humanized anti-P185HER2 monoclonal antibody (herceptin) plus docetaxel in patients with metastatic breast cancer: a pilot study.

BACKGROUND In patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (MBC), combined treatment of herceptin (H) and chemotherapy (CT) improves time to progression, response rates and survival compared with CT alone. MATERIALS AND METHODS We evaluated the safety and efficacy of weekly Docetaxel combined with weekly H as treatment in HER2 overexpressing MBC. RESULTS Preliminary toxicity data from 12 patients and 76 cycles of D and 80 cycles of H were analysed. No G3/4 toxicity was observed. The most frequent non-hematologic toxicities were fatigue (2 patients G2, 2 patients G1), dyspepsia (1 patients G2, 3 patients G1), diarrhea (1 patient G2, 3 patients G1), and nausea (1 patient G2, 3 patients G1). Six partial responses have been observed in 12 patients (ORR 50%). CONCLUSIONS The combination of weekly Docetaxel and Herceptin is well tolerated with significant anti-tumor activity.