Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Parental Expectations, Physical Punishment, and Violence Among Adolescents Who Score Positive on a Psychosocial Screening Test in Primary Care

OBJECTIVE. We sought to examine the relationship between perceived and stated parental expectations regarding adolescents' use of violence, parental use of physical punishment as discipline, and young adolescents' violence-related attitudes and involvement. METHODS. Surveys were completed by 134 youth and their parents attending 8 pediatric practices. All youth were 10 to 15 years of age and had scored positive on a psychosocial screening test. RESULTS. Multivariate analyses revealed that perceived parental disapproval of the use of violence was associated with a more prosocial attitude toward interpersonal peer violence and a decreased likelihood of physical fighting by the youth. Parental report of whether they would advise their child to use violence in a conflict situation (stated parental expectations) was not associated with the adolescents' attitudes toward interpersonal peer violence, intentions to fight, physical fighting, bullying, or violence victimization. Parental use of corporal punishment as a disciplining method was inversely associated with a prosocial attitude toward interpersonal peer violence among the youth and positively correlated with youths' intentions to fight and fighting, bullying, and violence victimization. CONCLUSIONS. Perceived parental disapproval of the use of violence may be an important protective factor against youth involvement in violence, and parental use of physical punishment is associated with both violence perpetration and victimization among youth. Parents should be encouraged to clearly communicate to their children how to resolve conflicts without resorting to violence and to model these skills themselves by avoiding the use of physical punishment.
Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dobutamine, and Dopexamine Effects on Free Flap Skin Blood Flow

Background: The optimal sympathomimetic drug to support blood pressure without adverse vasoconstriction of free flap circulation remains unknown. This study examined the effects of four agents (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dobutamine, and dopexamine) on free flaps following resection of head and neck cancer. Methods: Twenty-four patients (25 data sets) were recruited into the study. Each patient received an infusion of the four drugs in a random order, with an intervening washout period between drugs, at four infusion rates. Continuous free flap skin blood flow monitoring was performed using laser Doppler velocimetry, with a second sensor on normal skin acting as a control. Global cardiovascular variables were monitored using the LiDCO Rapid Pulse Contour Analysis System (LiDCO Ltd., Cambridge, United Kingdom). Results: Dose-dependent, increased free flap skin blood flow was observed with norepinephrine and dobutamine. Both dopexamine and epinephrine infusions decreased blood flow. Flap skin blood conductance decreased (vasoconstriction) with norepinephrine, but markedly less than in control tissue, so overall the flap skin blood flow increased with increasing arterial blood pressure. Dobutamine increased flap skin conductance, without significantly increasing blood pressure, and modestly increased flap blood flow. Conclusions: Both dobutamine and norepinephrine had beneficial effects on flap skin blood flow. The maximal improvement in flow occurred with norepinephrine, making it the optimal pressor to use in patients with hypotension after free flap surgery.
A theorem on irrationality of infinite series and applications

Here and in the sequel we maintain the convention of [Bad] that all series which appear are supposed to be convergent. Moreover, (an) and (bn), n ≥ 1, always denote sequences of positive integers. Also, for the sake of brevity, we simply say “the series ∑∞ n=1 bn/an is irrational” instead of “the sum of the series ∑∞ n=1 bn/an is an irrational number”. We note that Theorem A is, in a certain sense, best possible. Indeed, for a given sequence (bn) of positive integers and a given positive integer t, we define the sequence (wn), wn = wn(bn, t), by w1 = 1 + tb1 and wn+1 = 1 + tbn+1w1 . wn for n ≥ 1. By induction one easily checks that the following equalities are true:
Bidirectional Associations Between Teacher–Child Relationship Quality and Chinese American Immigrant Children’s Behavior Problems

The goal of the study was to test the bidirectional associations between teacher–child relationship quality and behavior problems in an elementary school age sample of Chinese American immigrant children. A socioeconomically diverse sample (N = 258) of first- and second-generation Chinese American children (M ages = 7.4 and 9.2 years at Wave 1 and Wave 2, respectively; 48% girls) was recruited from schools and communities and followed for 1 to 2 years. Two waves of data on dimensions of teacher–child relationship quality (i.e., warmth, closeness, and conflict) and children’s externalizing and internalizing problems were collected through parents’, teachers’, and children’s report. Path analyses were conducted to test the bidirectional associations between teacher–child relationship quality and behavior problems, controlling for prior levels, child demographic characteristics, and teacher ethnicity. Transactional associations between teacher–child relationship quality and children’s behavior problems were found for externalizing problems. That is, teacher-rated externalizing problems negatively predicted child-rated closeness, and teacher-rated conflict positively predicted parent-rated externalizing problems. On the other hand, teacher–child relationship quality did not predict subsequent internalizing problems. However, parent-rated internalizing problems negatively predicted teacher-rated warmth, and teacher-rated internalizing problems negatively predicted teacher-rated conflict. Using a multiple informant approach and a diverse sample of Chinese American immigrant children, this study extends our knowledge of the reciprocal associations between teacher–child relationship quality and children’s behavior problems. Based on the results of this study, the authors provide recommendations for educators and future research with this understudied population.
ON THE LITTLEWOOD-PALEY g-FUNCTION AND THE LU SIN ^-FUNCTION

They also demonstrated that s is essentially a majorant of g, i.e.,g(F)(8) ^ Ans(F)(8). These results were extended to the class 77" in the half-plane by Waterman [15]. The proofs given in the above-mentioned papers for (1.1) and (1.2) depend on the Blaschke product decomposition of regular functions and on the regularity of a branch of Fh, A > 0, where F is a regular function which never assumes the value
Chemical and bacteriological quality of popular Dahi available in some selected areas of Bangladesh.

The chemical and bacteriological qualities of popular Dahi collected from six areas of Bangladesh were evaluated. The areas were Dhaka (Savar), Rajshahi (Bogra), Khulna, Barishal (Gauronadi), Chittagong (Comilla) and Sylhet. Traditionally made 24 Dahi samples, 4 in each area, were collected and analyzed for chemical and bacteriological qualities. Acidity, pH, ash and protein content of Dahi were found insignificant difference among the samples of different areas. However, significance differences in chemical parameters (fat and sugar) were observed. The higher total viable bacteria and coliform count were found in Bogra region. An overall analysis of the results of this study revealed that the Dahi collected from selected areas were of acceptable quality. However, their sugar and ash content were very high. http://dx.doi. org/10.3329/bjas.v41i1. 11977
Activation of Bacillus subtilis Ugd by the BY-Kinase PtkA Proceeds via Phosphorylation of Its Residue Tyrosine 70

The phosphorylation-dependent activation of bacterial UDP-glucose dehydrogenases by BY-kinases has been previously described in several bacterial model organisms, but the identity of phosphorylated tyrosine(s) and the exact activation mechanism remained unknown. A recent site-specific phosphoproteomic study indicated that tyrosine 70 is phosphorylated in the Bacillus subtilis UDP-glucose dehydrogenase Ugd. In this study we confirm that this tyrosine 70 is indeed the main residue phosphorylated by the cognate BY-kinase PtkA. Homology-based modeling of the Ugd structure using structures from UDP-glucose/GDP-mannose dehydrogenases revealed that this residue is in close proximity to the NAD-binding site. We identified lysine 108 as the second important residue involved in Ugd activation. Enzymatic characterization of the Ugd proteins mutated in residues tyrosine 70 or lysine 108 suggested a phosphorylation-based regulatory mechanism. This study represents the first attempt to understand the activation of a bacterial enzyme by tyrosine phosphorylation at the molecular level.
Autoantibody against β1‐adrenergic receptor and left ventricular remodeling changes in response to metoprolol treatment

Background Autoantibodies specific for the β1‐adrenoceptor (β1‐AR) have been implicated in the pathology of congestive heart failure (CHF). We hypothesized that the presence of autoantibodies against β1‐AR (anti‐β1‐AR) is associated with left ventricular (LV) remodelling in response to metoprolol.
Temporomandibular Dysfunction: Internal Derangement Associated with Facial and/or Mandibular Asymmetry

Abstract The aim of this study was to observe the association between facial and/or mandibular asymmetry and internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). The sample consisted of 17 patients with facial and/or condylarmandibular asymmetry who had signs and symptoms of TMD. They were evaluated by means of clinical examination, panoramic radiography, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and in some cases, computed tomography (CT) and scintigraphy. All patients with facial and/or condylar-mandibular asymmetry had TMJ disc displacement (DD). The results of this study suggest a possible association between facial and/or condylar-mandibular asymmetry and DD. Based on these findings, it is important to consider the need for treating this disorder, particularly in growing patients, in order to prevent the generation of asymmetry, which is very difficult to treat once it sets in.
Identification and characterization of the Pasteurella haemolytica leukotoxin

The identification and chromatographic characterization of the leukotoxin of Pasteurella haemolytica is described. The toxin, which has an apparent native molecular weight of greater than 400,000 as judged by gel exclusion chromatography, has a 105-kilodalton (105K) polypeptide as its major protein component. The proteolytic degradation of the 105K polypeptide could be correlated with the loss of toxin activity in aging cultures of P. haemolytica. Antisera raised against purified 105K polypeptide neutralized toxin activity. A 3.9-kilobase-pair fragment of the P. haemolytica genome cloned into a plasmid vector resulted in the production of intracellular toxin in Escherichia coli host cells. The restriction map of this clone shows significant overlap with the map of a previously reported leukotoxin clone (R. Y. C. Lo, P. E. Shewen, C. A. Strathdee, and C. N. Greer, Infect. Immun. 50:667-671, 1985). Finally, antisera raised against the 105K species labeled the P. haemolytica cell surface in a nonuniform, punctate manner.
ESD in FinFET technologies: Past learning and emerging challenges

FinFET technologies were seen as a potential roadblock for providing high ESD reliable ICs due to the 3D nature of the narrow Si fins which do not allow a large current conduction before thermal failure. However, a detailed assessment of common ESD structures such as diodes and grounded gate devices, has shown that ESD reliability is not a roadblock for finFET-based products. Studying both SOI and bulk FinFETs, bulk FinFET was found to provide superior ESD performance due to the fin connection to the substrate. Focusing on sub-20-nm bulk FinFET technologies, emerging challenges are not limited to dealing with the smaller silicon volume of the fins and finer pitch, but also with the introduction of high mobility channels in the fins. The introduction of these materials can have a profound impact on the intrinsic ESD performance and must therefore be studied. In this work we will present past learning on ESD protection devices in FinFET technologies, for SOI and bulk FinFETs, TCAD methods used to analyze the ESD results, and we will present the results for non-silicon FinFET technologies which are being considered for the 14 and 10-nm CMOS nodes.
The effect of energy and protein intakes on boar libido, semen characteristics, and plasma hormone concentrations.

To determine the effect of energy and protein intakes on boar libido, semen characteristics, and plasma hormone concentrations, 24 crossbred boars (1 yr of age) were allotted to one of three dietary treatments. Two protein levels (7.7 and 18.1 g/d of lysine) and two energy levels (6.1 and 7.7 Mcal/d of ME) were combined to create 1) low-energy and low-protein (ep), 2) low-energy and high-protein (eP), and 3) high-energy and high-protein (EP) treatments. Semen was collected two times per week for 27 wk. During wk 28, blood samples were collected before and after a intravenous injection of GnRH (375 ng/kg of BW). The EP boars had higher (P < .01) ADG than the eP boars (373 vs 169 g), which had higher (P < .01) ADG than the ep boars (169 vs 92 g). Fewer EP and eP boars (zero of eight and two of eight, respectively) than ep boars (five of eight) consistently refused to mount the collection dummy (P < .05). During the final 20 wk of the semen-collection period, EP and eP boars had 33% longer durations of ejaculation (P < .04), had 60% greater semen and gelatinous fraction volumes (P < .03), but had 25% lower sperm concentration in their semen (P < or = .12) than ep boars. The EP boars produced 38% more sperm than the ep boars (P < .10). Baseline LH concentration, LH pulse frequency, LH pulse amplitude, testosterone concentration, and estradiol-17 beta concentrations were not affected by treatment (P > .10). (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
Are Specialized LGBT Program Components Helpful for Gay and Bisexual Men in Substance Abuse Treatment?

In the New York metropolitan area, a convenience sample of 187 men previously treated in substance abuse programs between 2000 and 2006 completed questionnaires regarding their reported outcomes, completion rates, and perceptions of treatment. The sample included 81 gay and bisexual (“gay/bisexual”) men in “traditional” programs (with no specialized groups for gay/bisexual clients), 51 gay/bisexual men in “LGBT specialized treatment” (programs with specialized groups for gay/bisexual clients), and 55 heterosexual men. In bivariate and multivariate analyses, heterosexual men and gay/bisexual men in LGBT specialized treatment had more favorable results than did gay/bisexual men in traditional programs, suggesting the effectiveness of LGBT program components.
Health effects of the 2003 Southern California wildfires on children.

RATIONALE In late October 2003, Southern California wildfires burned more than 3,000 km2. The wildfires produced heavy smoke that affected several communities participating in the University of Southern California Children's Health Study (CHS). OBJECTIVES To study the acute effects of fire smoke on the health of CHS participants. METHODS A questionnaire was used to assess smoke exposure and occurrence of symptoms among CHS high-school students (n = 873; age, 17-18 yr) and elementary-school children (n = 5,551; age, 6-7 yr), in a total of 16 communities. Estimates of particulate matter (PM10) concentrations during the 5 d with the highest fire activity were used to characterize community smoke level. MAIN RESULTS All symptoms (nose, eyes, and throat irritations; cough; bronchitis; cold; wheezing; asthma attacks), medication usage, and physician visits were associated with individually reported exposure differences within communities. Risks increased monotonically with the number of reported smoky days. For most outcomes, reporting rates between communities were also associated with the fire-related PM10 levels. Associations tended to be strongest among those without asthma. Individuals with asthma were more likely to take preventive action, such as wearing masks or staying indoors during the fire. CONCLUSIONS Exposure to wildfire smoke was associated with increased eye and respiratory symptoms, medication use, and physician visits.
MOTOR PERFORMANCE AS A FUNCTION OF VERBAL, NONVERBAL INTERFERENCE AND HANDEDNESS

The effect of verbal and nonverbal interference on finger-tapping performance was analyzed in self-classified left (n = 15) and right-handed (n = 15) subjects. Data were analyzed with a Group (left hander, right hander) × Condition (with interference [verbal, nonverbal], without interference) × Hand (left hand, right hand) mixed factorial ANOVA with repeated measures in Condition and Hand factors. Verbal as well as nonverbal interference conditions, as compared to non-interference conditions, significantly impaired finger-tapping performance of the left relative to right handers.
Plumbagin inhibits tumour angiogenesis and tumour growth through the Ras signalling pathway following activation of the VEGF receptor‐2

Angiogenesis‐based therapy is an effective anti‐tumour strategy and previous reports have shown some beneficial effects of a naturally occurring bioactive compound plumbagin (5‐hydroxy‐2‐methyl‐1, 4‐naphthoquinone). Here, we sought to determine the biological effects of plumbagin on signalling mechanisms during tumour angiogenesis.
Anxiety contributes to suicidality in depressed adolescents

Several studies have suggested a positive association between anxiety symptoms and suicidality in adults. However, relatively little is known about this topic in adolescents. To investigate this issue, we examined a group of adolescents admitted to our psychiatric inpatient unit. Fifty‐six adolescents (mean age = 14.8±1.4; females = 34, males = 22; race = 95% Caucasians) participated in the study. Diagnoses were made using the DSM‐III‐R criteria and a diagnostic interview. Anxiety was found to significantly correlate with depression (r = .60; P = < .05) and suicidality (r = .72; P < .05). A multiple regression analysis revealed that anxiety and depression together accounted for more than half (55%) of the variance in suicidal ideation [F(2,46) = 28.4; P < . 0001]. In addition, anxiety had an independent ability to predict suicidality (t = 5.01; P < .0001). Self‐rated but not clinician‐rated suicidality was positively correlated with both anxiety and depression. Clinical and research implications of these findings are discussed. Depression and Anxiety 11:134–138, 2000. © 2000 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Comparison of Onset Age and Pattern of Male Adolescent Smoking in Two Different Socioeconomic Districts of Tehran, Iran

Objectives: One of the main strategies to prevent smoking is delaying onset of smoking in adolescents. Thus, identifying the age of smoking and smoking pattern in adolescents gives important knowledge for planning the intervention programs on smoking. Methods: Students aged 13-15 years old living in the Northern and the Southern Tehran were selected through two separate snowball samplings. In each area six smokers were considered as the seeds and were asked to introduce a smoker friend. The sampling continued until one hundred study subjects were recruited in each area. Results: Although in the area with wealthier socioeconomic status the age at which smoking started was one year more, the number of days of smoking, number of consumed cigarettes, not willingness to quit smoking, ease of access to cigarettes, mother and siblings smoking were more frequent. In contrast, seeing anti-smoking advertisements, father smoking, teachers smoking and education about the adverse effects of smoking were lower than the area with poorer socioeconomic status. Conclusions: The community level interventions such as not selling cigarettes to juniors, quit smoking help and support, and education of families must be revised. The role of families, through the supervision and control over their children, and parents’ avoidance of smoking should be emphasized.
The quality of life of long-term survivors of Hodgkin's disease.

BACKGROUND The large majority of studies of the quality of life of cancer survivors has been carried out in the United States, and has employed a follow-up period of less than 10 years. As one cannot assume that the results of these studies can be generalized to the European setting, a study was undertaken of the quality of life of long-term survivors of Hodgkin's disease in The Netherlands. PATIENTS AND METHODS The patient sample was composed of 81 former Hodgkin's disease patients who had been treated in The Netherlands Cancer Institute in the period between 1972 and 1979, and who had remained disease-free since the time of initial treatment. One hundred sixteen hospital visitors, matched for age and statistically adjusted for gender, formed a control group. A Dutch translation of the MOS 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36) was used to assess a range of health status and quality-of-life domains. Also included were two multi-item scales assessing intimacy and sexuality, and a range of single items assessing finances, insurance and work status. RESULTS In comparison with the healthy controls, cases reported significantly: (1) more restrictions in physical functioning (primarily in strenuous levels of activity) and in role functioning (work and daily activities); (2) lower perceived overall health; (3) less satisfaction with their sexual lives; (4) greater difficulty in obtaining financial loans and life insurance; and (5) more health-related employment limitations. No significant differences were noted between cases and controls in social functioning, bodily pain, mental health, vitality, satisfaction with the (non-sexual side of the) partner relationship, or in obtaining health insurance. CONCLUSIONS The self-reported health status and quality of life of recurrence-free survivors of Hodgkin's disease is still affected 10 to 18 years after treatment. In particular, physical and role functioning, sexuality, and overall health perceptions appear to be compromised. While some evidence of discrimination against former cancer patients was found, the magnitude of such problems appears to be lower in the Netherlands than in the United States.
Circumscribed palmar or plantar hypokeratosis: Two cases and a review of published work

patients, at least since 1983, according to Medline. Amyloid deposition has been reported in lichen amyloidosis associated with several skin disorders including atopic dermatitis. However, lichen amyloidosis has not been reported in cyclosporine-treated patients. It is well known that PLCNA is sometimes associated with autoimmune connective tissue disorders, especially Sjögren’s syndrome. It has been reported that five out of 14 patients with PLCNA are involved with Sjögren’s syndrome, suggesting that PLCNA is associated with B lymphocyte disorders in Sjögren’s syndrome. The amyloid in PLCNA is usually composed of monoclonal Ig light chains, which are likely produced by plasma cells infiltrated into the skin. The immunity of the present patient, who did not suffer from Sjögren’s syndrome, may have been affected by atopic dermatitis and ⁄ or the cyclosporine used for the treatment. This is the first report of PLCNA in a patient with atopic dermatitis treated with cyclosporine. Although there is a possibility that these two factors affected the immunity of the patient, resulting in the formation of amyloid nodules, the mechanisms for amyloid deposition from IgG kappa light chain is still unknown.