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NKG 2 D and DNAM-1 activating receptors and their ligands in NKT cell interactions : role in the NK cell-mediated negative regulation of T cell responses

HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access archive for the deposit and dissemination of scientific research documents, whether they are published or not. The documents may come from teaching and research institutions in France or abroad, or from public or private research centers. L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires publics ou privés. NKG2D and DNAM-1 activating receptors and their ligands in NK-T cell interactions: role in the NK cell-mediated negative regulation of T cell responses. Alessandra Zingoni, Michele Ardolino, Angela Santoni, Cristina Cerboni
Labor Market Institutions and the Distribution of Wages: The Role of Spillover Effects

This paper examines the role of spillover effects of minimum wages and threat effects of unionization in changes in wage inequality in the United States between 1979 and 2017. A distribution regression framework is introduced to estimate both types of spillover effects. Threat effects double the contribution of deunionization to the increase in male wage inequality. Spillover effects magnify the explanatory power of declining minimum wages to two-thirds of the increase in inequality at the bottom end of the female wage distribution.
D ec 2 01 7 Note on acoustic black holes from black D 3-brane

In this paper, we study the acoustic black hole emerged from the nonextremal black D3-brane, based on the holographic approaches in constructing the acoustic black hole in asymptotically Anti de-Sitter spacetime (AAdS) and the effective hydrodynamic description of the nonextremal black D3-brane. We show that the holographic dual description of the acoustic black hole appeared on the timelike cutoff surface in the nonextremal black D3brane also exist. The duality includes the dynamical connection between the acoustic black hole and the bulk gravity, a universal equation relating the Hawking-like temperature and the Hawking temperature, and a phonon/scalar channel quasinormal mode correspondence.
DEEP, SKINNY NEURAL NETWORKS ARE NOT UNI-

In order to choose a neural network architecture that will be effective for a particular modeling problem, one must understand the limitations imposed by each of the potential options. These limitations are typically described in terms of information theoretic bounds, or by comparing the relative complexity needed to approximate example functions between different architectures. In this paper, we examine the topological constraints that the architecture of a neural network imposes on the level sets of all the functions that it is able to approximate. This approach is novel for both the nature of the limitations and the fact that they are independent of network depth for a broad family of activation functions.
Applying Extreme Value Theory for alarm and warning levels setting under variable operating conditions

Alarm configuration is one of the main challenges of power generation and associated industries. The configuration challenge is compounded by machines being operated under variable conditions as a change in operational condition i.e. speed or torque affects the vibration response. Thus, if the data used to determine the alarm and warning threshold levels characterises only limited range of operational conditions a false alarm may be triggered indicating onset of a fault while only the operational regimes have changed. Another possibility is the fault to be masked by change in the operational condition which leads to misdetection. Central to determining the alarm and warning threshold levels is establishing the type of the data distribution. The distributions are usually assumed to be Gaussian even though a number of possible distributions should be considered in the search of the best fit. Incorrect distribution fit may result in sub-optimal alarm configuration. In the present paper instead of considering the whole data set only maxima will be taken into account as likely to reveal an outlier. The Generalised Extreme Value distribution is proposed as a possible limit distribution for the maxima. In order to take into account the effect of the variable speed, Extreme Value Theory for non-stationary processes will be applied. The suggested approach is validated on data from an experimental gearbox.
2 Comparative Energy Consumption by Food Produc

We compare the energy consumption of animaland plant-based diets, and, more broadly, the range of energetic planetary footprints spanned by reasonable dietary choices. We demonstrate that the greenhouse gas emissions of various diets varies by as much as the difference between owning an average sedan versus a Sport Utility Vehicle under typical driving conditions. We conclude with a brief review of the safety of plant-based diets, and find no reasons for concern. Tel: (773) 702-0440, Fax: (773) 702-9505, Email: geshel@uchicago.edu
1 Improved interference estimation capabilities

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Exploring and Learning Linked Lists with iList

We developed two versions of a system, called iList, that helps students learn linked lists, an important topic in computer science curricula. The two versions of iList differ on the level of feedback they can provide to the students, specifically in the explanation of syntax and execution errors. The system has been fielded in multiple classrooms in two institutions. Our results indicate that iList is effective, is considered interesting and useful by the students, and its performance is getting closer to the performance of human tutors. Moreover, the system is being developed in the context of a study of human tutoring, which is guiding the evolution of iList with empirical evidence of effective tutoring.
Professional Intervention in Child Sexual Abuse

Investigations for child sexual abuse may have a major impact on the lives of children and their families. It is important to ensure that professional interventions are beneficial and effective, and that their potential for damage is minimized. This report presents the findings from a study using qualitative and quantitive approaches to explore child sexual abuse interventions in one local authority. The research identifies both good and bad practice, and areas for improvement. The case is argued for an integrated system of child care services, promoting children's welfare and protecting them from harm.
Helical coronal ejections and their role in the solar cycle

The standard theory of the solar cycle in terms of an alpha-Omega dynamo hinges on a proper understanding of the nonlinear alpha effect. Boundary conditions play a surprisingly important role in determining the magnitude of alpha. For closed boundaries, the total magnetic helicity is conserved, and since the alpha effect produces magnetic helicity of one sign in the large scale field, it must simultaneously produce magnetic helicity of the opposite sign. It is this secondary magnetic helicity that suppresses the dynamo in a potentially catastrophic fashion. Open boundaries allow magnetic helicity to be lost. Simulations are presented that allow an estimate of alpha in the presence of open or closed boundaries, either with or without solar-like differential rotation. In all cases the sign of the magnetic helicity agrees with that observed at the solar surface (negative in the north, positive in the south), where significant amounts of magnetic helicity can be ejected via coronal mass ejections. It is shown that open boundaries tend to alleviate catastrophic alpha quenching. The importance of looking at current helicity instead of magnetic helicity is emphasized and the conceptual advantages are discussed.
INDUCTION OF APLASTIC ANEMIA IN EXPERIMENTAL MODEL

Aplastic anemia is a life-threatening disease characterized by hypocellular marrow and pancytopenia as a result of reduction in hematopoietic progenitor and stem cells. Secondary aplastic anemia occurs after exposure to environmental factors and in certain disorders. The factors which have been implicated as causes of secondary aplastic anemia are chemicals, drugs, infectious agents, radiation and rheumatic disease. This study aimed to present a model of induced aplastic anemia in mice by benzene intoxication subcutaneously or orally. Male CD1 mice were used as experimental animal. These animals were classified into four groups as follow: 1Control group, received only the ordinary mice diet and water and administered with 2ml/Kg saline subcutaneously (sc) daily along the time of experiment. 2Sc day after day treatment group with 2ml/Kg of benzene for 15 dose (i.e. for 30 days) 3Sc daily treatment group with 2ml/Kg of benzene for 15 dose (i.e. for 15 days) 4Oral daily treatment group with 2ml/Kg of benzene for 15 dose (i.e. for 15 days) The study concluded that, by benzene intoxication, hematological parameters in peripheral blood and bone marrow was affected as follow: 1-Reduction in blood cell counts was occurred, in RBCs, WBCs, platelets, and hemoglobin. Lymphocytes percentages in blood were depressed and neutrophils percentages were elevated in all intoxicated groups. 2Bone marrow depression was occurred by benzene as a reduction in bone marrow cellularity and slow rate of cells maturation.
Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument

Data indicate that although science is required of all students in elementary school, elementary teachers do not usually teach science as a high priority or in a way that enhances student achievement. A myriad of possible causes for existing voids in this teaching process have been suggested by researchers. Teacher belief systems have been neglected as a possible contributor to behavior patterns which affect science teaching, therefore its investigation is vital to a more complete understanding of teacher behavior. This publication reports on a pilot and a major study in which the combined Personal Science Teaching Efficacy Belief scale and the Science Teaching Outcome Expectancy scale instrument (STERT) was administered to measure self-efficacy or outcome expectancy. Results of a plot graph illustrated two homogeneous scales for the try-out study. Results of the major study indicate that the STEBI is a valid and reliable tool for studying elementary teacher's beliefs toward science teaching and learning. References, means and standard deviations, corrected item-totO scale correlations and factor loadings, factor plot of final ractor analysis results, demographic characteristics, final scales, validity coefficients, and scoring instructions for the STEBI are included. (RT) **********************************************%************************ * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * from the original document. *R******%******************%******************%************************ Toward the Development of an Elementary Teacher's Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument Iris M. Riggs California State University, San Bernardino Larry G. Enochs Kansas State University U S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Onrce et Educanonat Research and untorcrerent EDucATIOnAt. RESOURCES INFORMATION beENTER tERICI re.s document has en reproduced as received from the person or organaanon MAO, changes 11.3,,e been mace to mcrove reproducnoe dual ty Purusot,ne O.GPmOns stated,. tnts deCur ment do not necessarily recreSent othoat OERI post 00 0, 0,700)' "PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
Diabetes Tele-Health Program for Hispanic Veterans: Program Evaluation

Background and Rationale: Rural Hispanic Veterans in the Southern Arizona region with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at risk for diabetes related complications. The Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System (SAVAHCS) care coordination home telehealth (CCHT) program serves as a useful tool in T2DM management in addition to services through primary care. CCHT has not been evaluated to determine effectiveness in this uniquely vulnerable demographic rural Hispanic Veterans with T2DM in the Southern Arizona region. Purpose: The purpose of this DNP project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse managed and nurse ran program known as the SAVAHCS CCHT T2DM program in achieving successful diabetes self-management and related biological measures among male and female Hispanic veterans who reside in rural Arizona counties and receive their health care through SAVAHCS. Project Aims: Aim I: Evaluate the effects of the SAVAHCS CCHT T2DM program among rural Hispanic veterans on the biological measure of glycosylated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) at three different time periods, initially at admission, three months after admission, and six months after admission. Aim II: Evaluate the effects of the SAVAHCS CCHT T2DM program among rural Hispanic veterans on the other quality measures of diabetes management including Body Mass Index (BMI), blood pressure (BP) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol at three different time periods (see Aim I). Methods: A descriptive study design was used to evaluate the SAVAHCS CCHT program. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health was used to examine the effectiveness of the tele-health program.
Demographic and Reproductive Characteristics of Menopausal Nigerian Women

This study investigated some demographic and reproductive characteristics associated with menopause among Nigerian women. The eligible population for the study numbered 324. Factors found to associate significantly with the age at menopause are religion, ethnicity, parity and age at marriage (P<0.0001). Other variables that also showed significant association were season of birth, nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), breastfeeding, contraception, educational level and number of older male siblings (P<0.05). All other variable found no association although age at menopause increased with age at first birth.
Mazama gouazoubira , Fischer 1814 ) de vida livre no Brasil Júlia

Tick-borne infections can result in serious health problems for wild ruminants, and some of these infectious agents can be considered zoonosis. The aim of the present study was the post-mortem detection of hemoparasites in free-living Mazama gouazoubira from Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The deer samples consisted of free-living M. gouazoubira (n = 9) individuals that died after capture. Necropsy examinations of the carcasses were performed to search for macroscopic alterations. Organ samples were collected for subsequent imprint slides, and nested PCR assays were performed to detect hemoparasite species. Imprint slide assays from four deer showed erythrocytes infected with Piroplasmida small trophozoites, and A. marginale corpuscles were observed in erythrocytes from two animals. A. marginale and trophozoite co-infections occurred in two deer. A nested PCR analysis of the organs showed that six of the nine samples were positive for Theileria sp. , five were positive for A. phagocytophilum and three were positive for A. marginale, with co-infection occurring in four deer. The results of the present study demonstrate that post-mortem diagnostics using imprint slides and molecular assays are an effective method for detecting hemoparasites in organs.
TITLE Teaching Problem Solving Strategies to Bilingual Students : What-Do Research Reselts

AYSTRACT Research indicates that Hispanic technical students exhi*b t patterns of performance in problem solving tasks that are cear2y distinct from those exhibited by Anglo students. This may be leev-cruse problem solvers working problems in a nonnative language are in more danger of misinterpreting problems due to sentence nstruction, jargon, etc., than native speakers. These conclusions come from studying the performance of e group of 60 bilingual Hispanic students and a control group of 73 nonminority Anglo students, most of whom were engineering majors. Often, Hispanic students misinterpreted problems, even when familiar with all the vocabulary words used in the problem. In these cases, students necessarily translated a problem into mathematical terminology incorrectly, but in a manner totally consistent with the misinterpretation. Furthermore, Hispanic students were at a disadvantage in solving problems with speed, as measured by the number of questions not reached due to time constraints. These findings suggest that Hispanics would benefit most from problem sul7irg courses that emphasize speed and accuracy in translating wor. problem into mathematical notation. (NH)
Sexual Dysfunction in Cancer Patients: A Collaborative Psychooncology Project

Sexual functioning in persons with cancer may be disrupted by physiologic and iatrogenic factors, mental disorders, distressing affective states, and interpersonal conflicts [1,2]. Chemotherapy agents [3-5], radiation treatment [7,8], and surgical ablation [9-16] can cause neurologic, vascular, endocrinologie, and chemical damage, resulting in sexual dysfunction. Mood disorders [17-19] and anxiety disorders [17,20] complicate the morbidity of cancer patients, and are associated with sexual disorders of desire, excitement, and orgasm. Disturbances of body image and the psychologic sequelae of disfigurement may result in negative affects of shame, dysphoria, anger, and hopelessness, leading to sexual isolation, aversion, and interpersonal crises [21,22]. Medical research has documented the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in cancer patients. Most studies to date are retrospective reviews, focusing primarily on populations of persons with gynecologic or genito-urinary malignancies. Estimates of the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients treated for neoplastic disease range from 33%
Chapter 2 FoxP 3 and Regulatory T Cells

Some regulatory T cells express the Foxp3 transcription factor and such Tregs have an essential function of preventing autoimmune disease in man and mouse. Foxp3 binds to Forkhead motifs of about 1100 genes and the strength of binding increases when Foxp3-expressing T cells are stimulated by PMA and ionomycin. In Foxp3-expressing T cell hybridomas, Foxp3 binding to DNA does not lead to the activation or suppression of genes which becomes only visible after T cell activation. These findings are in line with observations by others that Foxp3 exerts important functions through association with T cell receptor-dependent transcription factors in a DNA-binding complex. Tregs can be generated when developing T cells encounter TCR agonist ligands in the thymus. This process does not require TGFsignaling in the T cells but requires costimulatory signals. In contrast, the conversion of naı̈ve T cells into Tregs in peripheral lymphoid tissue essentially depends on TGFand is inhibited by costimulation. In fact retinoic acid, produced by some dendritic cells, helps the conversion process by counteracting the negative impact of costimulation on the conversion process. Since AP-1 is produced after costimulation and appears to interfere with a Foxp3-NFAT transcription complex, it is of interest to note that retinoic acid interferes with AP-1-dependent transcription. Thus, retinoic acid may interfere with the negative impact of costimulation on Treg conversion by interfering with the generation and/or function of AP-1. Peripherally converted Tregs have a stable Foxp3+ phenotype and in mice can survive for several months in the absence of the antigen that induced their formation. In fact the prospective induction of Tregs can be used to generate antigen-specific tolerance that relies on immunosuppression of neighboring CD4 and CD8 T cells by Foxp3+ Tregs in antigen-draining lymph nodes. The mechanisms of suppression may involve cytokines such as TGFand IL-10 but also H. von Boehmer Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard University, Boston, MA 02115, USA e-mail: Harald von Boehmer@dfci.harvard. edu S. Jiang (ed.), Regulatory T Cells and Clinical Application, DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-77909-6 2, C © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2008 17 18 K. Kretschmer et al. other mechanisms that involve suppressive purine-metabolites such as adenosine or adenosine-monophosphate.
IDR ( s ) and IDR ( s ) Eig in Parallel Computing

In this short summary of a talk held at the University of Tokyo on the 12th February 2010 we consider a certain class of Krylov subspace methods: the IDR methods by Peter Sonneveld, and their recent generalizations to incorporate more shadow vectors, the IDR(s) methods. We sketch the main ideas behind IDR, IDR(s), and IDR(s)Eig, and indicate possible approaches for their parallelization.
BAfiARAN 1 HEMATOLOGIC PARAMETERS IN GERIATRIC PATIENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC SUDDEN SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS

Introduction: To assess the validity of complete blood count (CBC) parameters in the diagnosis and prognosis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) in geriatric patients. Material and Method: Sixty-two patients (women, 36; men, 26; mean age of all patients, 51±19 years) with ISSNHL were included in our study, and 49 healthy volunteers (women, 33; men, 16; mean age of all volunteers 48.6 ± 16.2 years) with no history of audiologic complaints or diseases formed the control group. Subjects in both the control and study groups were further divided into two groups according to their ages (<65 years and ≥65 years). CBC results were evaluated. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) were calculated. Results: NLR and PLR values in patients diagnosed with sudden hearing loss were much higher compared to those in the control group. However, in geriatric patients, there was no difference in NLR and PLR between the study and control groups. There was also no difference in mean platelet volume (MPV) levels between the control and study groups at all ages. Red cell distribution width (RDW) was higher in both geriatric and non-geriatric patients with ISSNHL compared with the control group. When NLR, LPR, MPV, and RDW of patients with ISSNHL were compared between those who responded and those who did not respond to the standard treatment, there was no significant difference between the groups. Conclusion: NLR, PLR, and RDW are increased in ISSNHL patients aged <65 years but only RDW is increased in geriatric patients with ISSNHL.