Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A generalized neural simulator for computing different parameters of circular/triangular microstrip antennas simultaneously

Computation of different parameters using a generalized hardware/software approach leads to save time and resources. Keeping this concept in mind authors are proposed a generalized neural simulator for computing two parameters each of circular patch (i.e. resonance frequency and radius) and triangular patch (i.e. resonance frequency and side-length) microstrip antennas simultaneously. For the purpose nine different training algorithms are used and Levenberg-Marquardt (LM) backpropagation is proved to be the fastest converging training algorithm and producing the results with least error. The results thus obtained by this simulator are in conventionality and very good in agreement with their measured counterparts.
Detection of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2-Specific Immunoglobulin G Antibodies in African Sera by Using Recombinant gG2, Western Blotting, and gG2 Inhibition

ABSTRACT Sera (n = 781) from four African countries were used to determine the prevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) antibodies by using the HerpeSelect HSV-2 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA; Focus Technologies) and Western blotting (WB). Also, an HSV inhibition assay was developed to evaluate the discordant sample results between HerpesSelect and WB. The seroprevalence of HSV-2 ranged from 17% in the South African panel to nearly 70% in panels from Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. Overall, HerpeSelect was 100% sensitive and 88% specific compared to WB and 100% sensitive and 96% specific compared to the inhibition assay. There was 100% concordance among all three assays for samples from South Africa and Zimbabwe. The discordant results occurred in samples from Kenya and Uganda.
Sexual Abuse and the Severity of Bulimic Symptoms

In a clinical series of 40 bulimic women, a reported history of unwanted sexual experience was associated with more frequent bingeing and (to a lesser extent) vomiting. These symptoms were more marked when the abuse was intrafamilial, involved force, or occurred before the victim was 14 years old. Further research is required to establish the causal links between the phenomena of sexual abuse and bulimic symptoms.
Biological sequence indexing using persistent Java

This thesis makes three contributions in the area of computing science. Our first contribution is the recognition that new data types produced by large-scale biological research techiques lead to a flood of data which creates new challenges in the areas of data indexing, integration, manipulation and visualisation. The second contribution is a new research methodology which combines orthogonal persistence with an empirical evaluation of disk-resident suffix indexes. This methodology allowed us to develop a practical algorithm for the construction of suffix trees on disk up to any size supported by the available file and addressing space, which has hitherto not been possible. The third contribution is a new experimental methodology for examining the usefulness of suffix indexes, and the use of this methodology in an empirical investigation of the indexing gain achieved by combining an approximate matching algorithm with a large suffix index. Those results are presented against the background of the changing technological landscape affecting life sciences and bioinformatics research and the resulting need for new computing solutions.
Models of community treatments in schizophrenia: do they travel?

Objective: To explore the stability of conclusions from mental health services research across differing care systems. Contradictory results in different countries for similar studies of programmes for patients with schizophrenia have usually been attributed to poor replication. This paper explores whether these differing results can illuminate aspects of schizophrenia by examining the interaction of the disorder with the care context as an alternative explanation.
The Effect of Interventions to Reduce Fertility on Economic Growth

We assess quantitatively the effect of exogenous reductions in fertility on output per capita. Our simulation model allows for effects that run through schooling, the size and age structure of the population, capital accumulation, parental time input into child-rearing, and crowding of fixed natural resources. The model is parameterized using a combination of microeconomic estimates, data on demographics and natural resource income in developing countries, and standard components of quantitative macroeconomic theory. We apply the model to examine the effect of a change in fertility from the UN medium-variant to the UN low-variant projection, using Nigerian vital rates as a baseline. For a base case set of parameters, we find that such a change would raise output per capita by 5.6 percent at a horizon of 20 years, and by 11.9 percent at a horizon of 50 years.
Continuous subcutaneous infusion of morphine--an alternative to extradural morphine for postoperative pain relief.

In a randomized, double-blind study of 40 patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy, we have compared continuous subcutaneous infusion (CSCI) of morphine with discontinuous extradural injection of morphine for postoperative analgesia at rest and during cough. The CSCI group received a bolus of morphine 0.1 mg kg-1 i.v. at the end of the operation and continued with s.c. infusion of morphine 30 micrograms kg-1 h-1. The extradural group received morphine 4 mg extradurally at 0, 2, 10 and 18 h after operation. Pain and side effects were evaluated at 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 h after operation. In the extradural group, significantly smaller pain-scores were observed both at rest and during cough compared with the CSCI group. No significant difference was observed between the groups regarding supplementary doses of morphine, peak expiratory flow values or side effects. We conclude that morphine by CSCI is not as effective as morphine injected extradurally. However, CSCI seems to provide simple and relatively effective analgesia with a low rate of side effects.
The Significance of Epithelial Differences in Mixed Mesodermal Tumors of the Uterus: A Clinicopathologic and Immunohistochemical Study

Mixed mesodermal tumors and carcinosarcomas of the uterus are classified as sarcomas. However, in other sites, malignant biphasic tumors may be classified as carcinomas, mesotheliomas, or sarcomas. In order to clarify their behavior and patterns of differentiation, we performed a clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical study of 22 cases aimed at analyzing the pattern of spread and histologic appearance of the metastasis, as well as the distribution of intermediate filaments in the primary tumor and the metastasis. Four monoclonal antibodies (Mabs) were used to detect epithelial lineage, three that recognize keratin (AE1/AE3, CAM5.2,MAK6) and one that recognizes epithelial membrane antigen (EMA). A Mab against vimentin was also used. Metastases involved the omentum, pelvic peritoneum, ovaries, fallopian tubes, pelvic or para-aortic lymph nodes, liver parenchyma, and tonsil. These metastases were composed of carcinoma only. Lymphatic/vascular invasion was identified in 11 cases; it consisted exclusively of carcinoma. In all 12 cases evaluated immunohistochemically, keratin and EMA were identified in the majority of the cells in the epithelial component and in a more focal distribution in the spindle cell component in 11 (92%). Vimentin was detected in the majority of spindle cells in nine cases (75%) and in a more focal distribution in the epithelial component in six cases (50%). In the spindle cell component, keratin and EMA were present in widely scattered individual spindle-shaped and rounded cells, within solid clusters of rounded cells, and in nests of cells with small lumens. The distribution of keratin, EMA, and vimentin in the metastases (carcinoma in all instances) was similar to the epithelial component in the primary tumor. Our findings indicate that the epithelial component of these tumors invades lymphatic/vascular spaces and metastasizes, whereas the spindle cell component has limited metastatic potential, if any, Since the behavior of these neoplasms is dictated by the epithelial element, we believe that mixed mesodermal tumors of the uterus should be classified as carcinomas rather than sarcomas.
Movement and mortality of adult brown trout in the Motupiko River, New Zealand: effects of water temperature, flow, and flooding.

Abstract Management of the effects of water quality and flow on fisheries requires an understanding of the factors that control fish movements. We used radiotelemetry to monitor the movements of adult brown trout Salmo trutta in a New Zealand river over 11 months (September 2004 to August 2006) and linked those movements to the changes in flow and water temperature. Individual fish moved up to 41 km during the study. However, most fish moved less than 1 km. All of the trout that showed little movement throughout the summer were living in relatively deep pools that presumably provided cover. The rates of movement declined steadily over the spring–summer period, as flow decreased and water temperature increased. The percentage of fish moving was positively related to the average daily flow during the interval between tracking occasions and negatively related to the average daily water temperature, less than 20% of the tagged fish moving once temperatures were above 19°C. A severe, 50-year flood occurred in .
Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis Pattern, Causes, and Management Among a Sample of Sudanese Children

Background: Temporomandibular joint ankylosis is the fusion of mandibular condyle to the glenoid fossa, which causes distressing conditions. It may be due to trauma or infection. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of TMJ Ankylosis in Khartoum teaching dental hospital among children. Materials and methods: A retrospective cross sectional study for 48 patients (32 male, 16 female) aged 0-18 years old. Data were collected from patients records registered from January 2009 to April 2015. Results: Males were more affected than females, the most affected age group was 7-12 years old, bilateral ankylosis more common than unilateral, intra capsular ankylosis is the most common type, and micrognathia is the most common deformity. 41 patients received treatment, coronoidectomy with condylectomy and physiotherapy is the most preferable treatment method. Also Condylectomy + Gap arthroplasty + Physiotherapy and Gap arthroplasty + Coronoidectomy + Physiotherapy were used. In some cases physiotherapy overcome the ankylosis, and only 7 patients didn’t receive any type of treatment. Conclusion: The prevalence of TMJ ankylosis among children was high; the most common causes were trauma and infection, whereas most of patients came with intracapsular type ankylosis in children leads to facial deformities. Improvement of awareness regarding condyle fracture is required.
Intraocular pressure-lowering efficacy of bimatoprost 0.03% and travoprost 0.004% in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension

Aim: To evaluate the efficacies of bimatoprost and travoprost for lowering of intraocular pressure (IOP) for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Methods: Prospective, randomised, investigator-blinded, parallel-group clinical trial. After completing a washout of all glaucoma drugs, patients (n = 157) were randomised to bimatoprost or travoprost for 6 months. Visits were at baseline, 1 week, and 1, 3 and 6 months. IOP was measured at 09:00 h at each visit and also at 13:00 and 16:00 h at baseline and at 3 and 6 months. Results: No significant between-group differences were observed in IOP at baseline, at 09:00, 13:00 or 16:00 h (p⩾0.741). After 6 months, both drugs significantly reduced IOP at every time point (p⩽0.001). After 6 months, mean IOP reduction at 09:00 h was 7.1 mm Hg (27.9%) with bimatoprost (n = 76) and 5.7 mm Hg (23.3%) with travoprost (n = 81; p = 0.014). At 13:00 h, mean IOP reduction was 5.9 mm Hg with bimatoprost (25.3%) and 5.2 mm Hg (22.4%) with travoprost (p = 0.213). At 16:00 h, the mean IOP reduction was 5.3 mm Hg (22.5%) with bimatoprost and 4.5 mm Hg (18.9%; p = 0.207) with travoprost. Both study drugs were well tolerated, with ocular redness the most commonly reported adverse event in both treatment groups. Conclusions: Bimatoprost provided greater mean IOP reductions than travoprost.
Apolipoprotein E Exhibits Isoform‐Specific Promotion of Lipid Efflux from Astrocytes and Neurons in Culture

Abstract: Many studies have shown that apolipoprotein E (apoE) plays important roles in maintaining intracellular lipid homeostasis in nonneuronal cells. However, little is known about the extracellular transport of lipids in the CNS. In this study, we determined whether and to what degree lipid efflux from astrocytes and neurons depended on apoE. Our results showed that exogenously added apoE promoted the efflux of cholesterol and phosphatidylcholine from both astrocytes and neurons in culture, resulting in the generation of high‐density lipoprotein‐like particles. The order of potency of the apoE isoforms as lipid acceptors was apoE2 > apoE3 = apoE4 in astrocytes and apoE2 > apoE3 > apoE4 in neurons. Treatment with brefeldin A, monensin, and a protein kinase C inhibitor, H7, abolished the ability of apoE to promote cholesterol efflux from cultured astrocytes, without altering apoE‐mediated phosphatidylcholine efflux. In contrast, the efflux of both cholesterol and phosphatidylcholine promoted by apoE was abolished following treatment with heparinase or lactoferrin, which block the interaction of apoE with heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs) or low‐density lipoprotein receptor‐related protein (LRP), respectively. This study suggests that apoE promotes lipid efflux from astrocytes and neurons in an isoform‐specific manner and that cell surface HSPGs and/or HSPG‐LRP pathway may mediate this apoE‐promoted lipid efflux.
Annoyance caused by amplitude modulation of wind turbine noise

A listening test has been performed to investigate the relationship between human annoyance and the amplitude modulation of wind turbine noise. To obtain sound samples for the listening test, sound from a 1.5 MW wind turbine in Korea was recorded. The strength of the amplitude modulation of the sound samples was defined in terms of the modulation depth spectrum, which was approximated by assuming that the sound samples are sinusoidally amplitude-modulated. The stimuli for the listening tests were created by reducing the modulation depth spectrum of the sound samples. A total of 30 participants were involved in the listening tests. The results of the listening tests indicate that the equivalent sound level and the amplitude modulation of wind turbine noise both significantly contribute to noise annoyance.
The Choice of Diet for Young Children and its Relation to Children&Apos;S Growth

In this paper we analyze the choice of diet for young children in low income families in the United States and its relation to the children's growth. Our most important finding is that the education and income levels in low income households are generally sufficient for the provision of adequate diets for children in the household. This conclusion is based on empirical results which show that low income parents have pushed the growth of their children through choice of diet nearly as much as possible, and which also show that mother's education and family income are insignificant determinants of the nutrient intakes of children in low income households.
Social Self-Efficacy and Behavior Problems in Maltreated and Nonmaltreated Children

Investigated the relations among child maltreatment, children's social self-efficacy, and behavioral adjustment. Data were collected on 305 maltreated and 195 nonmaltreated children from low-income families (ages 5 to 12 years) who were assessed on perceived social self-efficacy and evaluated by camp counselors on internalizing and externalizing symptomatology. Younger (<8 years) maltreated children exhibited inflated levels of perceived self-efficacy in conflictual peer interactions compared to younger nonmaltreated children. Younger maltreated children with higher levels of social self-efficacy showed significantly less internalizing behaviors compared to younger maltreated children with lower levels of social self-efficacy. For older children (>8 years), regardless of maltreatment status, higher levels of perceived social self-efficacy in conflict situations were related to lower levels of internalizing symptomatology. The results are discussed as suggestive of the role of children's social self-efficacy as a protective factor in the link between maltreatment and internalizing symptomatology.
Injuries sustained by rugby players presenting to United States emergency departments, 1978 through 2004.

CONTEXT Although the United States has nearly 60 000 rugby players, to date no nationally representative rugby injury studies have been conducted. OBJECTIVE To describe rugby players with injuries presenting to a representative sample of US emergency departments from 1978 through 2004. DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING US Consumer Products Safety Commission's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS Rugby players presenting to emergency departments in participating hospitals from October 1, 1978, through December 31, 2004. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) We reviewed all rugby players with injuries captured by the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System and categorized them by sex, age, injury site, and injury diagnosis. RESULTS An estimated 236 539 rugby players presented to US emergency departments from 1978 through 2004. Injured athletes tended to be male (87.2%) and older than 18 years of age (86.0%). The face (20.5%), shoulder (14.1%), head (11.5%), and ankle (9.1%) were the most frequently injured sites. Strain/sprain (24.3%), laceration (22.1%), fracture (18.7%), and contusion/abrasion (16.6%) were the most common diagnoses. Males presented with more face injuries (injury proportion ratio [IPR] = 2.05, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.54-2.72, P < .001) and more lacerations (IPR = 4.23, 95% CI = 2.87-6.22, P < .001) and dislocations (IPR = 2.17, 95% CI 1.51-3.13, P < .001). Females presented with more knee injuries (IPR = 1.67, 95% CI = 1.36-2.06, P < .001) and more contusions/abrasions (IPR = 1.48, 95% CI = 1.14-1.92, P < .001) and strains/sprains (IPR = 1.39, 95% = CI 1.16-1.67, P < .001). Those 18 years of age or younger presented with more concussions (IPR = 1.62, 95% CI = 1.06-2.50, P < .001), while those over 18 presented with more lacerations (IPR = 1.83, 95% CI = 1.30-2.57, P < .001). In males, fractures were more common among those 18 years of age or younger (IPR = 1.47, 95% CI = 1.24-1.75, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Rugby injury patterns in the United States differed by age and sex. Understanding such patterns should assist certified athletic trainers in developing targeted preventive interventions.
Ceramic Liner Fracture after Cementless Alumina-on-Alumina Total Hip Arthroplasty

Advances in technology have reduced the risk of fracture of ceramic total hip arthroplasty implants, but concerns remain about fracture of both components. We retrospectively reviewed 133 patients (157 hips) who had cementless alumina-on-alumina total hip arthroplasties with a sandwich-type acetabular component. Six patients (seven hips) died and five patients (six hips) were interviewed by telephone (95% followup). The 122 patients (144 hips) examined had a minimum followup of 36 months (average, 45 months; range, 36-68 months). All acetabular cups and femoral stems were radiographically stable at the last followup. Five hips in five patients (3.5%) were revised because of ceramic liner fractures. Ceramic liner fractures occurred at a mean of 35 months (range, 24-48 months) postoperatively. Acetabular cups in the fracture group (n = 5) were more anteverted than those in the nonfracture group (n = 139). In three patients the fracture apparently occurred during squatting, resulting in hyperflexion and wide hip abduction. Early ceramic liner fracture was associated with impingement associated with excessive anteversion of the acetabular cup in Korean patients who habitually squat.Level of Evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study. See the Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Anti-mutagenic Effects of Fennel Plant (Foeniculum vulgare Mill) Seeds and Pure Anethole: An in vitro Test on Mice

In the present study Willbutrin (bupropion hydrochloride) was employed to induce mutagenic/ carcinogenic features in mice, i.e. undesirable cell division and DNA damage. The repair actions of fennel dry seeds and its extracted bioactive substance anethole supplied to Willbutrin-treated- mice in a dietary regime were investigated. Male Swiss albino mice (25-30gm) orally received Willbutrin dose (0.4 mg/day) for 14 consecutive days showed significant increases in number and types of abnormalities in chromosomes of both somatic and germ cells in comparison to control . In germ cells , this was coincided with several aberration symptoms detected in head and tail of sperms. Chromosome aberrations were significantly declined in wellbutrin-treated -mice group received dry fennel seed diet in comparison to both the untreated control as well as to the single treatment with the Willbutrin substance. In case of pure anethole chromosome aberrations were significantly reduced specially in bone marrow, i.e. somatic cells. It is herein concluded that whole fennel seeds can be introduced as an additive in daily diet to avoid / protect and/or inhibit the initiation and development of certain cancer cells in vivo. In this respect, precise experiments on clinical level need to be carried out. (Esmat A. Hassan, Abdel Aziz K. B., M. E. El-Awadi, and M. R. Hanaa Anti-Mutagenic Effects of Fennel Plant (Foeniculum vulgare Mill) Seeds and Pure Anethole: An In vitro Test on Mice) Nature and Science 2011; 9(12): 21-26). (ISSN: 1545-0740). http://www.sciencepub. net.
DREAMS: SEX DIFFERENCES IN AGGRESSIVE CONTENT.

Summary The dream series of 42 male college students and 42 female college students were analyzed for occurrence of aggressive actions in terms of (a) frequency, (b) direction, whether initiated from the dreamer or directed to the dreamer, (c) characters in the dream who were aggressors or victims, and (d) intensity. These variables were further analyzed in terms of their occurrence in the men's dreams and then, in the women's dreams with these results: The analysis of dreams for sex differences in aggression shows that (a) men are more aggressive than, and initiate more aggression than the women, (b) men and women do not differ in amount of aggressive actions they receive, (c) men exceed the women in average intensity of aggression, and exceed the women in aggression initiated or received by them in dreams. Men initiate as much aggression as they receive. Aggressive actions received by the men are more intense than those they initiated. The men involve as their most frequent aggressors or victims, (a) ma.