Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Normative Data for Median Nerve Conduction in Healthy Young Adults from Punjab, India

ABSTRACT Background: Nerve conduction studies (NCSs) are essential for diagnosing various kinds of focal and diffuse neuropathies. Due to the paucity of local NCS data, electrodiagnostic laboratories in Punjab rely on values from Western and other Indian studies. Aim: This study was conducted to provide normative data for median nerve conduction parameters (motor and sensory) in Punjabi populace. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done on 290 participants (150 males and 140 females), aged 17–21 years, as per standardized protocol. The data were analyzed separately for both genders using SPSS version 20. It consisted of distal latencies and conduction velocities of motor and sensory divisions of median nerve. Student's unpaired t-test was used for statistical analysis. Results: There was no effect of gender on any of the median nerve conduction parameters. Height and weight had nonsignificant negative and positive correlation, respectively (P > 0.05), with conduction velocity in both motor and sensory median nerves. For median motor nerve, the values of distal latency and conduction velocity in males were 2.9 ± 0.16 ms and 60.25 ± 2.99 m/s, respectively, whereas, in females, they were 2.6 ± 0.43 ms and 59.83 ± 2.82 m/s. Similarly, for median sensory nerve, the latency and velocity values in males were 2.8 ± 0.56 ms and 54.81 ± 3.70 m/s, whereas, in females, they were 2.4 ± 0.33 ms and 54.56 ± 3.65 m/s, respectively. Conclusion: The data in this study compared favorably with already existing data. It would help the local electrodiagnostic laboratories in assessing the median nerve abnormalities with greater accuracy in this population subset.
Apathy and Executive Function in Healthy Elderly—Resting State fMRI Study

Apathy is a quantitative reduction in goal-directed behaviors, having three subtypes. Despite executive deterioration in healthy aging, researchers have not investigated the “cognitive-deficit” subtype of apathy in healthy populations, which would result from executive dysfunction. We hypothesized that a relationship between apathy and executive function (EF) would be found in healthy older adults, accompanied with neural deterioration with functional dysconnectivity between the striatum and frontal region as suggested by previous studies. A total of 100 healthy adults in a health examination system database were analyzed. The present study indicates that apathy is substantially associated with executive deterioration, which can be partially ascribed to decreased functional connectivity between the frontal and ventral striatum. Despite some limitations, our findings may contribute to research on healthy psychological aging.
The Moderating Effect of Working Capital Management on the Relationship between Working Capital Determinants and Firm Performance

This research examines working capital management moderating role on the relationship between the key determinants of working capital and firm performance among 282 public-listed manufacturing firms in Malaysia for the period of 2010 to 2014. In this study, working capital management components are categorized into working capital requirement and net liquid balance. The evidence suggests that the relationship between critical determinants of working capital and firm performance is moderated by both working capital requirement and net liquid balance. Further, the results show that the research framework does form a contemporary working capital management model.
Inflows and outflows of mutual funds: a performance comparison of funds offered by traditional banks, insurance companies and mutual fund companies

The transformations in internet technology and financial innovation have led to the prevalence of direct finance, causing indirect finance to contract and concerns among traditional banks and insurance channel operators to seek transformation to innovate traditional services with advanced technology applications. The research compares the sales revenue flows of traditional banks, insurance companies, and mutual fund institutions, using quantile regression methods with five mutual fund factors: Jensen’s indexes, expenses, risks, sizes, and turnover rates. The sample statistics from 2001 to 2016 were evident, showing the results that sales revenue flows of bank and insurance companies did not decrease when compared to institutional fund investors, but instead, grew substantially, owing to the significant relationship of better technological services and financial innovation by banks and insurance companies. The research contribution is to point out that financial industry should focus, review and strengthen its most competitive core services inside, which are less challenged by outside competitors. By adhering to financial innovation and internet technology, it is still possible for traditional banks and insurance channels to gain substantial market shares with concentration on their core competitive services.
Networks on chip design for real-time systems

The paper presents a new design methodology of a customized and distributed network on chip (NoC) that efficiently deals with either real-time or high throughput systems. Our previous work [1] efficiently transforms a complex VLSI system into a number of distributed subsystems. The functional decomposition was achieved thanks to a judicious task assignment so that the tasks that strongly communicate with each other are assigned to the same subsystem. Such an assignment addresses the issue of bus-conflict while considering the bandwidth, area and power dissipation constraints. Then, a customized NoC is designed for each subsystem so that to avoid the hop count problem as well as the contention one while routing the packets from the source to the sink nodes.
Hydrogen-bonding patterns in 3-alkyl-3-hydroxyindolin-2-ones.

The molecules of racemic 3-benzoylmethyl-3-hydroxyindolin-2-one, C(16)H(13)NO(3), (I), are linked by a combination of N-H.O and O-H.O hydrogen bonds into a chain of centrosymmetric edge-fused R(2)(2)(10) and R(4)(4)(12) rings. Five monosubstituted analogues of (I), namely racemic 3-hydroxy-3-[(4-methylbenzoyl)methyl]indolin-2-one, C(17)H(15)NO(3), (II), racemic 3-[(4-fluorobenzoyl)methyl]-3-hydroxyindolin-2-one, C(16)H(12)FNO(3), (III), racemic 3-[(4-chlorobenzoyl)methyl]-3-hydroxyindolin-2-one, C(16)H(12)ClNO(3), (IV), racemic 3-[(4-bromobenzoyl)methyl]-3-hydroxyindolin-2-one, C(16)H(12)BrNO(3), (V), and racemic 3-hydroxy-3-[(4-nitrobenzoyl)methyl]indolin-2-one, C(16)H(12)N(2)O(5), (VI), are isomorphous in space group P-1. In each of compounds (II)-(VI), a combination of N-H.O and O-H.O hydrogen bonds generates a chain of centrosymmetric edge-fused R(2)(2)(8) and R(2)(2)(10) rings, and these chains are linked into sheets by an aromatic pi-pi stacking interaction. No two of the structures of (II)-(VI) exhibit the same combination of weak hydrogen bonds of C-H.O and C-H.pi(arene) types. The molecules of racemic 3-hydroxy-3-(2-thienylcarbonylmethyl)indolin-2-one, C(14)H(11)NO(3)S, (VII), form hydrogen-bonded chains very similar to those in (II)-(VI), but here the sheet formation depends upon a weak pi-pi stacking interaction between thienyl rings. Comparisons are drawn between the crystal structures of compounds (I)-(VII) and those of some recently reported analogues having no aromatic group in the side chain.
Genome size and metabolic intensity in tetrapods: a tale of two lines

We show the negative link between genome size and metabolic intensity in tetrapods, using the heart index (relative heart mass) as a unified indicator of metabolic intensity in poikilothermal and homeothermal animals. We found two separate regression lines of heart index on genome size for reptiles–birds and amphibians–mammals (the slope of regression is steeper in reptiles–birds). We also show a negative correlation between GC content and nucleosome formation potential in vertebrate DNA, and, consistent with this relationship, a positive correlation between genome GC content and nuclear size (independent of genome size). It is known that there are two separate regression lines of genome GC content on genome size for reptiles–birds and amphibians–mammals: reptiles–birds have the relatively higher GC content (for their genome sizes) compared to amphibians–mammals. Our results suggest uniting all these data into one concept. The slope of negative regression between GC content and nucleosome formation potential is steeper in exons than in non-coding DNA (where nucleosome formation potential is generally higher), which indicates a special role of non-coding DNA for orderly chromatin organization. The chromatin condensation and nuclear size are supposed to be key parameters that accommodate the effects of both genome size and GC content and connect them with metabolic intensity. Our data suggest that the reptilian–birds clade evolved special relationships among these parameters, whereas mammals preserved the amphibian-like relationships. Surprisingly, mammals, although acquiring a more complex general organization, seem to retain certain genome-related properties that are similar to amphibians. At the same time, the slope of regression between nucleosome formation potential and GC content is steeper in poikilothermal than in homeothermal genomes, which suggests that mammals and birds acquired certain common features of genomic organization.
Perinatal pathology in the context of a clinical trial: a review of the literature

Perinatal postmortem rates are declining world wide. In the United Kingdom, perinatal pathology has recently been seriously undermined by controversy. There are important consequences for perinatal trials that include pathology studies. This review looks at the reasons for the decline in perinatal postmortem examinations and the effects on research.
Efficacy of If Inhibition with Ivabradine in Different Subpopulations with Stable Angina Pectoris

Objectives: The antianginal and anti-ischemic efficacy of ivabradine has been demonstrated in large-scale trials. Pooling trial data allowed for subpopulation analyses of ivabradine’s antianginal efficacy. Methods: Data on the frequency of angina attacks, short-acting nitrate consumption, and heart rate were pooled from 5 randomized trials in patients with stable angina pectoris receiving 5, 7.5, or 10 mg of ivabradine b.i. d. for 3 or 4 months. The subpopulations were defined according to age, sex, disease characteristics, and comorbidities (severity of angina, history of myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular disease, revascularization status, diabetes, asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or peripheral vascular disease). Results: Efficacy data were available for 2,425 patients (full analysis set), in whom ivabradine reduced the frequency of diary-based angina attacks by 59.4% and nitrate consumption by 53.7%. All subpopulations experienced 51–70% reductions in the frequency of angina attacks, with similar reductions for the other parameters studied. Ivabradine’s efficacy was maintained in the presence of different comorbidities. In the safety set, ivabradine reduced heart rate by 14.5%. Ivabradine had a good safety and tolerability profile in all the subpopulations assessed. Conclusions: The antianginal efficacy of ivabradine was consistent across all the subpopulations analyzed, independent of the severity of angina and the presence of a comorbidity.
A tumour-associated membrane antigen transiently expressed by normal cells during mitosis.

Rabbit antisera raised against antigens solubilized from the membranes of a transplantable Balb/c adenocarcinoma precipitated an antigen that was not expressed by the normal resting mammary gland or any other normal mouse tissue. The same antisera were used to show the presence of this antigen in other mammary adenocarcinomas, although not in tumours of different histological types. The antigen was, however, transiently expressed by mammary gland cells during the hyperplasia that both precedes and accompanies lactation. A connection is sought between the existence of this antigen and the membrane structural changes that take place during mitosis.
Olanzepine-induced tardive dyskinesia.

Tardive dyskinesia is a serious and common motor side-effect of treatment with traditional neuroleptics, with an unknown pathophysiological basis. It affects 20-30% of patients on long-term neuroleptic therapy, with elderly patients being at higher risk ( [American Psychiatric Association, 1994][1
Influenza A H1N1/2009 infection in pediatric solid organ transplant recipients

The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics and outcome of pandemic influenza A H1N1/2009 (pH1N1) infection, in a retrospective cohort of pediatric patients with kidney and/or liver transplant and confirmed pH1N1 infection from June to December 2009, diagnosed in 2 Spanish teaching hospitals.
Cytokine-Induced Hepatic Apoptosis Is Dependent on FGL2/Fibroleukin: The Role of Sp1/Sp3 and STAT1/PU.1 Composite cis Elements

Previous studies from our laboratory have shown that fulminant hepatitis caused by the mouse hepatitis virus, MHV-3, is dependent on production of the novel immune coagulant fgl2/fibroleukin. In this study, we investigate the role of IFN-γ and TNF-α in the induction of fgl2 expression and fgl2-dependent hepatic apoptosis. Infusion of IFN-γ in combination with TNF-α through the portal vein of fgl2+/+ mice led to widespread hepatic apoptosis and fibrin deposition. Livers from fgl2−/− mice were normal, although strong expression of the fgl2 knockout reporter gene Lac Z was seen in both resident hepatic macrophages and endothelial cells. In vitro, IFN-γ and TNF-α induced fgl2 expression in a macrophage and endothelial cell-specific manner. In macrophages (peritoneal and RAW 264.7 cells), IFN-γ, but not IFN-α, LPS, TNF-α, or IL-1 induced fgl2 mRNA transcription and protein expression, while in endothelial cells TNF-α, but not IFN-γ, induced fgl2 transcription. In addition, while TNF-α enhanced IFN-γ-induced macrophage fgl2 transcription, IFN-γ also enhanced TNF-α-induced endothelial cell fgl2 transcription. The induction of fgl2 by IFN-γ in macrophages involved a STAT1-dependent pathway, involving the composite cis elements Sp1/Sp3 and GAS/PU.1. The latter interacted with IFN-γ-dependent Sp1/Sp3, STAT1, and the ETS family of transcription factors member PU.1. The interaction of PU.1 with the IFN-γ-activated sequence/ETS family of transcription factors site determined the macrophage-specific induction of fgl2 by IFN-γ. Overall, this study demonstrates that IFN-γ and TNF-α induce hepatocyte apoptosis in vivo, which is dependent on induction of fgl2, and defines the molecular basis of transcription of fgl2 in vitro.
Adoption of Conservation Practices by Rural Landholders

School of Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of Western Australia, Crawley, 6009 WA Institute for Rural Futures, University of New England, Armidale, 2351 NSW Department of Primary Industries, Bendigo, 3554 Victoria Faculty of Science and Agriculture, Charles Sturt University, Albury, 2640 NSW Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, 7001 Tasmania Cooperative Research Centre for Plant-Based Management of Dryland Salinity, University of Western Australia, Crawley, 6009 WA
Effect of rural-urban migration on household food security in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria

This study analyzed the effects of rural-urban migration on household food security in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically the study examined the socio-economic characteristics of the migrants’ household; identified the causes of rural-urban migration in the study area and determined the food security status of the respondents in the study area. A total of 120 respondents were randomly selected across 10 villages in the study area. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primarydata. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ordinary least square multiple regression model. The results of the descriptive statistics showed that the respondents have a mean age of 49 years and majority of the migrants’ household were educated and married, with male dominated household constituting 79.16 % and mean household size of 5 persons. It also showed that most (81.66%) of the respondents were engaged in farming occupation with mean income of ₦50,737.The three main causes of rural-urban migration in the study area were: search for job, better education and join spouse. The results of the food security status showed that 66.67% of the respondents have food security index of less than 1. The results of the regression analysis showed that age, household size and food from friends were the major determinants of food security in the study area. The study thus recommends that government through its relevant agencies should encourage sustainable food production through subsidizing farm inputs and giving improved seedlings to farmers to boost their productivity and achieve the sustainable development goal of zero hunger by 2030. Keywords: rural-urban migration, household and food security
Is the Market Swayed by Press Releases on Corporate Governance? Event Study on the Eurostoxx Banks

Are press releases on Corporate Governance price sensitive? What is the impact of Corporate Governance information on stock prices of banks? This paper addresses these questions by applying an event study methodology on 70 press releases published by the Euro area banks listed on the Eurostoxx banks Index, from 2007 to 2016. Systemic shocks are explored as well idiosyncratic ones. Our results show that investment decisions are significantly but negatively influenced by the disclosure of a press release on corporate governance as if this kind of news leads investors to perceive the banks' prospects negatively. The best of our knowledge this is the first paper that investigates European banks press releases on corporate governance. Findings are relevant for banks' management and their disclosure policy. Nonetheless, further research is needed to investigate differences and similarities between an area of governance disclosure and another.
Talent Management as a Determinant of Firm Performance: A Conceptual Approach

This study attempted to clarify the growing concept of strategic talent management and highlights its effect on organizational performance. This study employed archival method and as such extant literature was reviewed and collated for development of propositions. These propositions were developed based on the findings from the literature. Regardless of the increasing reputation talent management has and more than ten years of discussion as well as publicity, the idea behind talent management is still vague. Huge ambiguity still exists in the meaning and latitude of the concept. The recent expression ‘talent management’ has been initiated in the last decade. The term "Talent Management" was initiated recently to provide a single solution for the issues relating to the attraction and retention of qualified workforce. Talent management is beset with misunderstandings, doubts and lack of clarity, implying that the subject is not grounded in practice and thus reinforcing why it is viewed by many experts as a puzzle. Also, the effect talent management has on the outcome of an organization remains an issue particularly wherever only high ranked staff are considered the talents in an organization. This paper advocates the continuous training of personnel to obtain the required level of capacity of employees. The work-force who is involved in the talent management program is expected to be more innovative and contribute excellently to the success of the organization.
Minimization of imbalance cost trading wind power on the short term power market

Present power markets are designed for trading conventional generation. For wind generation to participate in short-term energy market lengthy (up to 36 hours) wind power production forecasts are required. Although wind speed forecasting techniques are constantly improving, wind speed forecasts are never perfect and resulting wind power forecast errors imply imbalance costs for wind farm owners. This paper presents a method for minimization of imbalance costs. Stochastic programming is used to generate optimal wind power production bids for short term power market. Wind power forecast error is represented as stochastic parameter. The imbalance costs resulting from this strategy are then compared to the case when wind power production bids on short term power market are based only on wind speed forecast.
Isometric strength of the cervical flexor, extensor, and rotator muscles in 220 healthy females aged 20 to 59 years.

STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional descriptive study. OBJECTIVES To determine the maximal isometric strength of the flexor, extensor, and rotator muscles of the cervical spine in healthy females of working age to document reference values for diagnostic and rehabilitation purposes. BACKGROUND Reference values for the isometric strength of the cervical muscles have often been based on small samples. To date, reference values for rotator muscles of the cervical spine have not been published. METHODS AND MEASURES The group consisted of 220 volunteer healthy females in 4 age groups (20-29 years, n = 57; 30-39 years, n = 51; 40-49 years, n = 51; 50-59 years, n = 61) from Jyadskyla, Finland. Isometric cervical muscle strength in flexion, extension, and rotation was evaluated with a specially designed measurement system. RESULTS Across all age groups, mean (+/-SD) maximal isometric neck strength was 73.8 +/- 20.0 N in flexion and 190.8 +/- 31.3 N in extension. Mean (+/-SD) rotation strength was 8.1 +/- 2.3 Nm to the right and 7.9 +/- 2.3 Nm to the left. Absolute strength values did not differ among the age groups. A weak but significant correlation between body mass and neck flexion (r = 0.31, P<.01) and extension (r = 0.25, P<.01) strength was found. Intratester reliability varied from 0.87 to 0.96. CONCLUSIONS Women aged 20 to 59 years appear to have similar absolute isometric neck muscle strength levels. Thus these values can be used as reference for the working-age female population.
PENGARUH KEPEMILIKAN MANAJERIAL DAN KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR INDUSTRI BARANG KONSUMSI DI BEI

The main objective of a business company is to increase the company value shown by the stock price, but the agency conflict can be an obstacle to achieving it. Managerial ownership and institutional ownership are expected to reduce the negative impact of the conflict. This study aims to determine the influence of managerial and institutional ownership on company value. Managerial ownership and institutional ownership measured by percentage of the share ownership of management and institutions in the company. Company value measured by Price to Book Value ratio. This study was conducted by taking a sample of 60 companies in 2016 and 2017. The result of this study shows that managerial ownership do not affect the company value and institutional ownership do not affect the company value.Keywords: Managerial Ownership, Institutional Ownership, Company value