Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Factors affecting sexuality in older Australian women: sexual interest, sexual arousal, relationships and sexual distress in older Australian women

Objective To investigate the sexual behavior, sexual relationships, sexual satisfaction, sexual dysfunction and sexual distress in a population of older urban Australian women. Method In 2004, 474 women participating in the Longitudinal Assessment of Ageing in Women (LAW) Study completed a series of questionnaires about sexuality. They included the Short Personal Experiences Questionnaire (SPEQ), Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS), Female Sexual Distress Scale (FSDS), questions concerning past sexual abuse based on the Sex in Australia Study, and questions comparing present and past sexual interest and activity. Results The percentage of women with partners ranged from 83.3% in the 40 – 49-year age group to 46.4% women in the 70 – 79-year age group. The sexual ability of partners diminished markedly with age, with only 4.8% of the partners using medication to enable erections. Only 2.5% of women reported low relationship satisfaction. The incidence of sexual distress was also low, being reported by only 5.7% of women. Younger women and women with partners had higher levels of distress than older women. Indifference to sexual frequency rose from 26.7% in women aged 40 – 49 years to 72.3% in the 70 – 79-year age group. Past sexual abuse was recalled by 22.7% of women and 11.6% recalled multiple episodes of abuse. Women who recalled abuse had lower scores for satisfaction with sexual frequency. Conclusions It appears from this study that there is a wide range of sexual experience amongst aging women, from never having had a sexual partner, to having solitary sex, to having a relationship with or without sex into the seventh decade. As women age, they experience a decrease in sexual activity, interest in sex, and distress about sex. This may be associated with the loss of intimate relationships as part of separation, divorce or bereavement. Decreased sexual activity with aging may be interpreted as a biological phenomenon (part of the aging process) or as sexual dysfunction, or it may be the result of adapting to changed circumstances.
Low frequency mutations in ribosomal proteins RPL10 and RPL5 in multiple myeloma

Genomic screening studies recently revealed that mutations in ribosomal protein (RP) genes represent a novel class of defects in cancer. In T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), 20% of children harbor acquired mutations and deletions in RPL10 (uL16 in the new nomenclature[1][1]), RPL5 (uL18)
Semiaquatic adaptations in a giant predatory dinosaur

Mysterious dinosaur a swimmer? Dinosaurs are often appreciated for their size and oddity. In this regard, the North African carnivorous theropod Spinosaurus, with its huge dorsal sail and a body larger than Tyrannosaurus rex, has long stood out. This species also stands out because of its history. The unfortunate loss of the type specimen during World War II left much of what we know about Spinosaurus to be divined through speculation and reconstruction. Ibrahim et al. now describe new fossils of this unusual species. They conclude it was, at least partly, aquatic, a first for dinosaurs. Science, this issue p. 1613 New fossils of the sail-finned predatory dinosaur Spinosaurus reveal that it lived in and near water. We describe adaptations for a semiaquatic lifestyle in the dinosaur Spinosaurus aegyptiacus. These adaptations include retraction of the fleshy nostrils to a position near the mid-region of the skull and an elongate neck and trunk that shift the center of body mass anterior to the knee joint. Unlike terrestrial theropods, the pelvic girdle is downsized, the hindlimbs are short, and all of the limb bones are solid without an open medullary cavity, for buoyancy control in water. The short, robust femur with hypertrophied flexor attachment and the low, flat-bottomed pedal claws are consistent with aquatic foot-propelled locomotion. Surface striations and bone microstructure suggest that the dorsal “sail” may have been enveloped in skin that functioned primarily for display on land and in water.
A concept of Australia retirement village and a new approach for real estate industry in Thailand

Thailand’s real estate industry has been growing steadily and has been highly competitive while the options for projects have been limited. There has been stiff competition among the property developers in the same Industry. It is, therefore, necessary for the real estate industry in Thailand to expand its options in order to penetrate a greater prospective customer market. This has been of great interest especially the housing market for expats residing in Thailand, because it is considered a highly profitable market. That is to say; there are a lot of foreigners staying in Thailand after the age of retirement. One of the marked businesses for the real estate business in Thailand is the retirement village. In fact. The retirement village as it is presently understood includes various levels. Among them, a level for elderly people who are still healthy and do not require much care is called “Retirement Village”, which is generally found like other communities but is its prospective clients includes only the elderly and not a home for older people with the need for intensive medical care. Aged care has been an interest of study in Thailand, where the proportion of elderly population has increased and Thai societal structure focuses on family care for seniors. However, many families are not ready to elicit the services of aged care. One of the solutions is to provide a home for the elderly where constant nursing care is provided. In spite of numerous aged care facilities for the elderly in Thailand, most of them have been established in the form of a foster home, thereby they have been received a negative image for a long time. An alternative for Thailand is the retirement village that incorporates a beneficial image of age care that is more likely to be popular in the future. Australia is ideal as a case study and the research of protocols for the business of Thailand’s retirement village, because Australia is a country that has operated retirement villages for an extended time. Presently the business of a village for retirement may not be able to penetrate the domestic market; however, foreign customers retiring in Thailand are likely to be a potential market. A business relating to retirement villages can be expected to promote the real estate industry, to penetrate foreign markets, and to generate revenue for Thailand. An interesting focus of research is Australian ageing population as a model to identify the characteristics of retirement villages that meets the needs of the foreign customers. This paper is to offer one important aspect of a large-scale study that investigates the retirement village in Thailand for foreigners; a dimension that the real estate entrepreneurs, researcher and other interested parties can apply to develop a business model for retirement villages desired by foreigners as well as a future model for the domestic market.
Memory Loss in Holographic Non-equilibrium Heating

We consider the time evolution of entanglement entropy after a global quench in a strongly coupled holographic two-dimensional system with initial temperature $T_i$. Subsequent equilibration increases the temperature up to a final temperature $T_f$. We describe this process holographically by an injection of a thin shell of matter in the black hole background with temperature $T_i$. In the limit of large regions of entanglement, the evolution of entanglement entropy at large times becomes a function of one variable $\Delta S(\tau,\ell)\sim M(\tau-\ell)$. This is a so called memory loss regime well known for the holographic thermalization from zero temperature. We evaluate specific characteristics of this regime in nonequilibrium heating and find that behaviour of the function $ M(\tau-\ell)$ during post-local-equilibration and saturation times has similar forms as for thermalization from zero temperature, but the scaling coefficients depend on the temperature difference $T_f-T_i$.
Effect of Miconazole Oral Gel in the Treatment of Denture- Induced Stomatitis

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of Miconazole Oral Gel in the treatment of denture - induced stomatitis and to compare it to the use of corrective and hygienic measures only. Method: Forty two prosthodontic patients, wearing removable prosthesis and presenting with denture stomatitis, were divided equally and randomly into two groups. Group A received Miconazole Oral Gel in addition to oral hygiene instructions, denture cleansers, and correction of denture faults, and group B received the same treatment with the exception of Miconazole Oral Gel. Clinical and mycological examinations using Sabourauds Dextrose Agar Media were done for each patient in both groups, and were repeated for each in the follow up visits. Data were collected, tabulated, and statistical analysis was done to find inter- and intra-group differences. Results: Results revealed that candidal count and the erythema of the underlying mucosa were significantly reduced in both groups at follow-up visits compared with the pretreatment condition, but the reduction was significantly more in the group that received Miconazole Oral Gel. Conclusions: Oral hygiene instructions play an important role in reducing severity of the condition, but they should be used in combination with Miconazole Oral Gel to gain the best results.
Using Isotope Technology for Surface Water Environment Research in Southern Hanoi

The surface water in the southern of Hanoi capital is researched by identifying δ2H and δ18O stable isotopes together with EC, DO, BOD5, COD, TSS. Surface water samples for studying include the Red river, Nhue river and Kim Nguu river, Thanh Nhan lake, Yen So lake and Van Quan lake were collected in the dry season (April) and the rainy season (August) in 2015. The stable isotope analysis results showed that the δ18O values is a range from -42.53‰ to -64.05‰ and, the δ2H values is the range from -5.09‰ to -8.79‰ under global meteoric waterline (in the water vapor region). The δ2H results of the rivers and lakes in the dry season are more negative than the rainy season with a small difference. The δ18O results of lakes in the dry season are more negative than the rainy season, but the δ18O results of river in the dry season are more positive than the rainy season. The results of the EC, BOD, COD, DO, TSS analysis showed that surface water environment has changed clearly in the two seasons and the contamination level in the dry season is usually higher than the rainy season. The lakes and rivers strongly influenced by human activities led to seriously pollution are Van Quan lake and Yen So lake, Nhue river and Kim Nguu river.
Tooth-implant connection: a bibliographic review.

UNLABELLED The aim of this study was to carry out a bibliographic review of all available literature addressing the issue of whether or not the connection of teeth to implants by means of a prosthesis is a viable treatment alternative. Twenty articles from a variety of sources were analyzed and classified in order to draw conclusions. Articles were classified by type and an analysis was made of the different variables considered in each study, obtaining percentages of implant survival ranging from 84.4% to 100%, prosthetic complications ranging from 80% to 90%, and the incidence of dental intrusion ranging from 0 to 5.6%. Biomechanical studies: Some articles studied models in order to assess different connections subjected to force, in which varying results were obtained. Rigid connections appeared to produce the most stress to the natural tooth, periodontal ligament and peri-implant bone; non-rigid connections reduced the stress to the bone, but increased stress to the prosthesis. CLINICAL STUDIES The results obtained were disparate. Studies in the medium or short-term show this as a viable treatment alternative, whereas some studies point to a greater risk of complications, although the use of rigid connection decreases the percentage of intrusion. Other bibliographic reviews have concluded that there is a need for more longitudinal studies on the viability of tooth-implant connection, also concluding that complications are greater when this is the chosen treatment. As a viable alternative with an acceptable success rate, this course of treatment is always associated with rigid connection rather than non-rigid connection. Although intrusion is avoided with rigid connection, this nevertheless remains inadvisable as the primary treatment choice.
Comparing Nasopharyngeal and Mid-Turbinate Nasal Swab Testing for the Identification of SARS-CoV-2

Abstract Testing of paired mid-turbinate (MT) nasal and nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs, collected by trained personnel from 40 patients with COVID-19 showed more NP (76/95, 80%) than MT swabs tested positive (61/95, 64%; p=0.02). Among samples collected a week after study enrollment, fewer MT than NP samples were positive (45% vs 76%; p=0.001).
The MP1 network chip

Reports on the successful fabrication of a network chip for large-scale parallel computers. It provides extremely low-latency message delivery in grids of up to 1024 processors or toruses of up to 256 processors. Larger arrays can be constructed using an address embedding technique and the gateway channels supported by the chip. This adds little additional cost in terms of latency. The chip supports, without processor intervention, a number of message consumption modes including point-to-point and broadcast message delivery to the processor. The chip provides deadlock-free, adaptive routing over all shortest paths. It has been fabricated in 1.2 micron CMOS and operates at 25 MHz. We have constructed a 16-node backplane using this chip to demonstrate its operation in a heterogeneous message-passing MIMD computer. <<ETX>>
Nutritive value of meals, dietary habits and nutritive status in Croatian university students according to gender

The aim of this study was to evaluate daily menus at students’ restaurants and to report dietary habits and other health-related behaviour of Croatian university students (n=2075) according to gender. A specially designed self- administered questionnaire was used. One hundred and twenty daily menus were chosen by random sampling, and the nutritive value was calculated using food composition tables. Daily menus on average provide an adequate amount of energy, protein and most micro nutrients: 88.2% of daily menus provide a balanced intake of protein, fat and carbohydrates, 22.5% of daily menus provide more than 300 mg of cholesterol, and 58.8% have more than 25 g dietary fibre. On average, students had 2.4 meals and 1.3 snacks per day. Breakfast was the most often skipped meal. Red meat, cereals and fast food were consumed more often by males (P<0.05). Low-fat dairy products, whole grain products and breakfast cereals were consumed more often by females (P<0.05). The most common choice for snacks was fruit. Males exercised more than females (4.4 h/week versus 1.6 h/week; P<0.05). A higher percentage of females (29.8%) than males (17.2%) smoked cigarettes. For alcohol consumption it was vice versa: 88.9 and 84.8% of males and females, respectively. A total of 80.4% of students were well nourished. This study showed that meals offered at students’ restaurants are adequate. Dietary and other health-related behaviour differed according to gender. Clustering of some behaviours was observed.
A macro and micro view of coronary vascular insult in ischemic heart disease.

Atherosclerotic plaques are either concentric, producing a fixed degree of obstruction, or eccentric, with retention of an arc of normal vessel wall that allows changes in medial muscle tone to vary the degree of stenosis. Plaques may also either be solid and fibrous or may contain, in addition to fibrous thickening, a pool of extracellular cholesterol. Most subjects with ischemic heart disease have mixtures of all plaque types. The endothelium over established human plaques often shows focal denudation injury, with adhesion of a platelet monolayer not detectable by angiography. Larger thrombi are due either to superficial intimal injury, which is the progression of the endothelial denudation seen over otherwise static and intact plaques, or to deep intimal injury caused by plaque fissuring (rupture). Both forms of intimal injury expose collagen and von Willebrand factor to platelets. In deep injury, tears extend from the lumen into the depths of the intima and often enter a lipid pool; in consequence, thrombus initially forms within the plaque, thereby altering its configuration and expanding its volume. Many fissures will reseal at this stage, but the plaque is larger, and the process is an important cause of episodic sudden plaque growth. A proportion of plaque fissures are associated with the additional formation of a luminal thrombus, which may be either mural or occlusive. In life, transitions between mural and occlusive thrombi and vice versa occur rapidly and frequently. Mural thrombus is associated with distal embolization of platelet masses and, in some cases, is associated with cholesterol from the plaque. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
The role of inhibitory neurotransmission in locomotor circuits of the developing mammalian spinal cord

Neuronal circuits generating the basic coordinated limb movements during walking of terrestrial mammals are localized in the spinal cord. In these neuronal circuits, called central pattern generators (CPGs), inhibitory synaptic transmission plays a crucial part. Inhibitory synaptic transmission mediated by glycine and GABA is thought to be essential in coordinated activation of muscles during locomotion, in particular, controlling temporal and spatial activation patterns of muscles of each joint of each limb on the left and right side of the body. Inhibition is involved in other aspects of locomotion such as control of speed and stability of the rhythm. However, the precise roles of neurotransmitters and their receptors mediating inhibitory synaptic transmission in mammalian spinal CPGs remain unclear. Moreover, many of the inhibitory interneurones essential for output pattern of the CPG are yet to be identified. In this review, recent advances on these issues, mainly from studies in the developing rodent spinal cord utilizing electrophysiology, molecular and genetic approaches are discussed.
A Common Description and Measures for Perceived Behavioral Control in Information Security for Organizations.

Understanding employee’s security behavior is required before effective security policies and training materials can be developed. The Anti-virus software, secure systems design methods, information management standards, and information systems security policies; which have been developed and implemented by many organizations; have not been successfully adopted. Information systems research is encompassing social aspects of systems research more and more in order to explain user behavior and improve technology acceptance. Theory of planned behavior based on Attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control (PBC) constructs, considers intentions as cognitive antecedents of actions or behavior. This study reviews various research on PBC and finds the most common measures for PBC, which can be used in organizations to develop a method to influence employees perceived behavioral control positively with the goal of inducing positive security behavior. Further, a conceptual model for operationalizing the obtained measures for enhancing information security in organizations is presented.
Effects of 2,000 kcal per week of walking and stair climbing on physical fitness and risk factors for coronary heart disease.

BACKGROUND Epidemiologic evidence suggests that 8,368 kJ or 2000 kcal per week of moderate physical activity, including walking and stair climbing, can reduce risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The goal of this study was to assess the effects of this amount of these two activities on physical fitness and risk factors for CHD. METHODS Twenty-two healthy, slightly overweight, sedentary, normotensive, normolipemic men, age 22 to 44 years, were randomly assigned to an exercise or control group for 12 weeks followed by a 4-week washout period. The subjects then were crossed-over to the alternate group for an additional 12-week period. Exercise consisted of 5 days per week of supervised treadmill exercise plus stair climbing. Treadmill exercise consisted of walking for 45 minutes at 5.15 km per hour at 2% grade for a total of 19.3 km per week. Subjects also climbed 10 floors of stairs at a time at their own pace without prescribed target heart rates for a total of 50 floors per week. The estimated total weekly energy cost of the treadmill walking plus stair climbing was 8,368 kJ or 2,000 kcal. Mean observed heart rates were 55% and 82% of maximal heart rate during treadmill walking and stair climbing, respectively. Data from the two exercise periods and two control periods were pooled and compared by analysis of variance. RESULTS Sixteen subjects completed all phases of the study. Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) by the Bruce treadmill exercise protocol with metabolic gas measurements was below average for age at baseline, and was not significantly affected by 12 weeks of training. No significant changes were noted between groups in body weight or percent body fat (hydrostatic weighing), although there was a trend for loss of weight and fat with exercise training. Mean systolic blood pressure (119 mm Hg) was unchanged in both groups. However, diastolic blood pressure (72 mm Hg and 78 mm Hg for the treatment and control groups, respectively) showed an unexpected 6 mm Hg increase during the exercise period and a 5 mm Hg decline during the control period. Mean plasma lipid and lipoprotein levels were unaffected by training, except for a 16% reduction in triglycerides (P < .05). However, a 28% increase in plasma high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol (P < .01) was noted during the initial 12-week training period, which regressed during the washout period, and was not replicated during the second 12-week exercise period. CONCLUSIONS Twelve weeks of walking and stair climbing at a moderate pace and intensity at an energy cost of about 2,000 kcal per week failed to improve physical fitness or risk factors for CHD. A reduction in physical activities other than the prescribed exercise program, as reported by a physical activity recall questionnaire, probably contributed to an absence of an exercise response. A longer and/or a more intense activity program is apparently required to improve these modalities.
Mathematical modelling of calcium wave propagation in mammalian airway epithelium: evidence for regenerative ATP release

Airway epithelium has been shown to exhibit intracellular calcium waves after mechanical stimulation. Two classes of mechanism have been proposed to explain calcium wave propagation: diffusion through gap junctions of the intracellular messenger inositol 1,4,5‐trisphosphate (IP3), and diffusion of paracrine extracellular messengers such as ATP. We have used single cell recordings of airway epithelium to parameterize a model of an airway epithelial cell. This was then incorporated into a spatial model of a cell culture where both mechanisms for calcium wave propagation are possible. It is shown that a decreasing return on the radius of Ca2+ wave propagation is achieved as the amount of ATP released from the stimulated cell increases. It is therefore shown that for a Ca2+ wave to propagate large distances, a significant fraction of the intracellular ATP pool would be required to be released. Further to this, the radial distribution of maximal calcium response from the stimulated cell does not produce the same flat profile of maximal calcium response seen in experiential studies. This suggests that an additional mechanism is important in Ca2+ wave propagation, such as regenerative release of ATP from cells downstream of the stimulated cell.