Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Psychometric Properties of the French Version of the Short Form of the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory Among Adolescents and Young Adults

We examined the psychometric qualities of the Short Form of the Coopersmith Self-Esteem Inventory (SF-CSEI) in a large sample of French adolescents and young adults. A 25-item French version was administered to 1,362 participants (561 aged below 16 years and 801 aged 16–25 years). Participants also completed other scales to measure construct validity (e.g., Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and General Health Questionnaire). Factorial analysis yielded evidence for a structure with three first-order factors for the SF-CSEI: personal, social, and family-derived self-esteem. The internal consistency of the questionnaire’s different dimensions was satisfactory (Cronbach’s α = .68–.77). Pearson’s correlation coefficients showed that the SF-CSEI had moderate to high correlations with convergent measures (r = .19–.73) and constructs related to self-esteem (r = −.23–.65). Psychiatric patients (n = 67) scored significantly lower than a control group. Test–retest reliability was good for some of the factors, especially at 5 weeks and 1 year (r = .29–.79). The French version of the SF-CSEI appears to be a useful instrument, with a cross-culturally stable factorial structure.
Repurchase intention in the Chinese e-marketplace: Roles of interactivity, trust and perceived effectiveness of e-commerce institutional mechanisms

Purpose Retaining customers is very important for the survival of e-commerce sellers. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the roles of computer-mediated communication (CMC) tools, interactivity, trust and perceived effectiveness of e-commerce institutional mechanisms (PEEIM) in influencing customer’s repurchase intention in the Chinese online e-commerce marketplace. Design/methodology/approach The research model is empirically tested using survey data analyzed with partial least squares structural equation modeling. Findings This study confirms the positive relation between customer satisfaction and trust in the seller, which further contributes to repurchase intention. Results also support the positive influences of effective use of an instant messenger and feedback system on customer perceived interactivity, which helps enhance trust in the seller. PEEIM demonstrates interesting results regarding its moderating effects. Research limitations/implications In the future, researchers can extend the study to other e-commerce platforms and take trust transfer effects and product categories into consideration. Practical implications This study highlights the importance to manage trust, PEEIM, interactivity and CMC tools in e-commerce platforms, assisting practitioners to develop appropriate business strategies and processes to retain customers. Originality/value This study extends previous investigations by integrating trust and PEEIM with interactivity and testing the model in the context of the Chinese online marketplace.
Optimizing intersectoral collaboration in school health promotion : creating win-win situations and a systematic implementation based on the diagnosis of sustainable collaboration model

The first aim of this dissertation was to evaluate the possible gains that can be made by implementing health promotion in schools for the educational sector. We found promising but limited evidence for the relationship between interventions targeting energy balance and academic performance. The evidence for mechanisms explaining this relationship was limited to hypothetical assumptions from other studies. The second aim of this dissertation was to study the systematic development of intersectoral collaboration as part of a broader advisory trajectory designed for health professionals engaged in CSHP collaborations. This was examined using the DIagnosis of Sustainable Collaboration (DISC) model. This research yields a strong message, namely that a systematic approach to intersectoral collaboration in CSHP seems effective and that the DISC model is an appropriate tool for this purpose.
EFFECT OF 2-DAY VERY LOW-CALORIE DIET ON PERCEIVED STRESS, COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS AND MOOD IN OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE MEN

Background. It is well established that intermittent long-term fasting, during which a very low-calorie diet is allowed 2-days a week, improves weight loss, mood and cognitive functions. However, we are not aware of any previous studies on the effect of a 2-day very low-calorie diet on brain functioning. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the effect of 2-day very low-calorie diet on perceived stress, cognitive functions and mood in overweight and obese men. Methods. Nine young adult men (body mass index (BMI) from 26.7 to 32.1 kg/m 2 ) completed a 2-days very low-calorie diet (536 kcal) and 2-day usual diet program in a randomized order. Perceived stress (subjective stress rating and cardiovascular response), cognitive performance, and mood were evaluated before and after both diets. Results. A subjective stress rating in relation to the very low-calorie diet condition was 37.4 ± 18.7. There were no detectable effects of acute calorie restriction on cardiovascular response (heart rate and blood pressure) and on any aspect of cognitive performance. Meanwhile, sense of vigor increased ( p < .05) and negatively correlated with BMI ( r = −.780, p < .05 ) . Conclusions. The two-day very low-calorie diet evoked a mild stress, which did not affect sympathetic nervous system response and cognitive performance in overweight and obese men. Furthermore, very low-calorie diet increased vigor, which was strongly associated with decreased body mass index.
Detection of fluoroquinolone‐induced tendon disorders using a hospital database in Japan

Tendinitis and tendon rupture are well‐known side effects of fluoroquinolones (FQs) in Western countries. In Japan, some case reports have been reported; however, the incidence of FQ‐induced tendon disorders has not been investigated. The aims of this study were to measure the occurrence of tendon disorders associated with FQs in Japanese patients and to compare the observed risk with that of previous reports. Moreover, the observed risk in FQ‐prescribed patients was compared with that in cephalosporin‐prescribed patients.
Mucosal healing of esophageal involvement of Crohn's disease with granulocyte/monocyte adsorption

We report a case of a 16‐year‐old male who suffered from Crohn's disease (CD) with esophageal involvement, showing remarkable improvement with granulocyte/monocyte adsorption (GMA). The patient had been diagnosed as ileocolic CD and was treated with 5‐aminosalicylate. He was admitted to our hospital with symptoms of fever, diarrhea, and odynophagia. Endoscopic examinations revealed that the exacerbation of ileocolic ulcers, and advent of ulcers in esophagus. Because of the patient's refusal to receive corticosteroids, immunomodulators, or biologics, he underwent GMA twice a week. After 10 sessions of GMA, he entered remission with significant decrease in clinical activity. In addition, endoscopic examinations showed remarkable improvement of ileocolic ulcers and disappearance of esophageal lesions. No adverse events were observed. GMA could be effective for manifestations of CD in gastrointestinal tract other than ileum or colon. J. Clin. Apheresis, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Effect of biological maturation on maximal oxygen uptake and ventilatory thresholds in soccer players: An allometric approach

Abstract In this study, we investigated the effect of biological maturation on maximal oxygen uptake ([Vdot]O2max) and ventilatory thresholds (VT1 and VT2) in 110 young soccer players separated into pubescent and post-pubescent groups. Maximal oxygen uptake and [Vdot]O2 corresponding to VT1 and VT2 were expressed as absolute values, ratio standards, theoretical exponents, and experimentally observed exponents. Absolute [Vdot]O2 (ml · min−1) was different between groups for VT1, VT2, and [Vdot]O2max. Ratio standards (ml · kg−1 · min−1) were not significantly different between groups for VT1, VT2, and [Vdot]O2max. Theoretical exponents (ml · kg−0.67 · min−1 and ml · kg−0.75 · min−1) were not properly adjusted for the body mass effects on VT1, VT2, and [Vdot]O2max. When the data were correctly adjusted using experimentally observed exponents, VT1 (ml · kg−0.94 · min−1) and VT2 (ml · kg−0.95 · min−1) were not different between groups. The experimentally observed exponent for [Vdot]O2max (ml · kg−0.90 · min−1) was different between groups (P = 0.048); however, this difference could not be attributed to biological maturation. In conclusion, biological maturation had no effect on VT1, VT2 or [Vdot]O2max when the effect of body mass was adjusted by experimentally observed exponents. Thus, when evaluating the physiological performance of young soccer players, allometric scaling needs to be taken into account instead of using theoretical approaches.
HLA‐DQB1 genotype in Sardinian multiple sclerosis

We studied HLA-DQB1 haplotypes in 103 unrelated multiple sclerosis (UMS) patients and in 26 related (RMS) patients from 12 families from Sardinia, Italy, where the disease was associated with the HLA-DR4 allele. Using polymerase chain reaction and allele-specific oligonucleotide probes, we found in UMS an increased frequency of the DQB1 *0201 (p = 0.010) and DQB1 *0302 (p = 0.025) alleles, whereas the DQB1 *0301 allele was significantly decreased (p = 0.027). In RMS, only the DQB1 *0302 allele was increased (p = 0.047), and no difference was found in the DQB1 *0301 allele. For DQB haplotypes, an increased frequency of DQB1 *0302/*0502 (p = 0.026) and a decreased frequency of DQB1 *0201/*0601 (p = 0.009) and DQB1 *0502/*0502 (p = 0.025) was found in UMS patients, whereas RMS patients showed an increased frequency of DQB1 *0301/*0302 (p = 0.005). Because DQB1 *0201 and *0302 alleles are increased in Caucasian MS patients, where the disease is related to HLA-DR2 and where a primary association with the HLA-DR2, DQB1 *0602 allele has been reported, we conclude that Caucasian and Sardinian populations share HLA-DQB1 *0201 and *0302 alleles in genetic susceptibility to MS.
Examining participatory governance in a devolving UK: Insights from national parks policy development in Northern Ireland

This paper provides a contemporary examination of policy making and participatory practice in the context of devolving governance in the UK. The paper takes Northern Ireland as its focus and is particularly timely considering the context of devolved governance, the ongoing transition from conflict to relative peace and the potential for rejuvenating democracy through participatory governance. The paper concentrates on one particular policy process, namely the attempted designation of a national park in the Mournes Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. A thematic analysis of qualitative data is drawn upon to analyse the structural factors that framed the policy-making process, in particular the role of power in determining how consultation processes were initiated, designed and undertaken. Using Lukes’ model as an analytical framework, power is shown to manifest at multiple levels within the policy-making process to influence policy outcomes. The paper reveals how the persistence of a top-down approach to policy development combined with a highly parochial political outlook undermined attempts to designate a Mourne National Park. The paper concludes that, given the immaturity of recently devolved government in Northern Ireland, in this instance, the democratising intentions of devolved governance have not been met. This has implications for Northern Ireland’s recent reform of public administration which devolves certain planning powers to local authority level and the management of the internationally significant Mournes landscape.
Auction houses and the antiquities trade

From their prestigious premises in London and New York the large auction houses Sotheby’s and Christie’s and to a lesser extent Bonhams dominate the antiquities market. Straddling the wholesale-retail divide, selling to collectors and dealers alike, their auctions are highlights of the annual antiquities sales calendar. Not surprisingly, given their central place in the market, they frequently become embroiled in disputes over the possession of stolen and illegally-exported (illicit) antiquities. One reason for this seeming vulnerability to third-party fencing operations is their dismissive attitude towards published provenance, considered here to comprise the published ownership history of a piece. In auction catalogues provenance is often not supplied or offered only in barest anonymized outline – “property of a European gentleman” or “bought on the London market” have become cliche s. Even when more informative and reliable information is made available, it is usually limited to one or two public events in the otherwise private life of the object – the date and place of a previous sale, for example, or the object’s mention in a scholarly publication. Only on rare occasions is a full provenance detailing an unbroken chain of ownership provided. With nothing that might help to reveal their true nature, there is nothing to hinder the entry onto the market of stolen, illegally-traded or counterfeit antiquities. For this reason alone, auction houses facilitate illegal trade by providing an environment that is conducive to the marketing of illicit material. But their involvement is sometimes thought to go beyond simple facilitation, and extend to more active support. This paper describes cases of auction houses having been caught selling stolen or otherwise illegally-traded material, and examines what they reveal about the policies and practices of auction houses as regards the illicit trade in antiquities, and what evidence there is of the more intimate involvement of auction houses.
Accounting for the Danish Public School System: Incentives and Practice

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Tranexamic Acid for Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage after Vaginal Delivery

Objective: To assess the efficacy of tranexamic acid in reduction of blood loss and pervention of postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivary. Methods: This is a multicentric prospective randomized double blind placebo controlled trial. 200 pregnant women were randomized to receive either 60 mg/kg of tranexamic acid (TA) (n=100) or placebo (n=100) intravenously in the second stage of labour. Postpartum blood loss was collected and measured accurately from placental delivery to 2 hours postpartum and adverse effects of were observed. Results: The mean estimated postpartum blood loss was significantly lower in women treated with tranexamic acid compared to women in the placebo group ( 442.50 ± 128.55 versus 555.75 ± 191.88, respectively; p < 0.001), and the proportion of women in the tranexamic acid group who had an estimated blood loss ≥ 500 mL was significantly lower than in the placebo group( 3 [3 %] versus 9 [9%],relative risk [RR]=0.30; 97% confidence interval [CI] 0.11 to 0.78;P<0.05). Maternal and neonatal outcomes did not differ significantly between both groups. Conclusion: The addition of tranexamic acid to the active management of third stage of labor after normal vaginal delivery is effective as a prophylaxis against post-partum hemorrhage. It can significantly reduce blood loss during and after delivery.
State Disparities in the Diagnosis and Placement of Pupils with Learning Disabilities

We investigated the hypothesis that interstate disparities in the diagnosis of pupils with learning disabilities (LD) are more strongly correlated with demographic and sociopolitical factors than with the biological prevalence of the disability. We also investigated the relationship of these factors to placement practices. Thirteen independent variables representing state characteristics were simultaneously regressed against each of seven static dependent variables, measuring diagnostic and placement practices in 1989, and two dynamic dependent variables, measuring changes in practices between 1976 and 1989. Results of the regression indicated that although demographic and sociopolitical factors explained none of the total prevalence of the four most common physical disabilities (adjusted R 2[R 2] = 0), they did explain to a moderate degree the state prevalence of LD (R 2 ranged from .15 to .28), and were more predictive still depending on measure of LD prevalence. Moreover, these same factors strongly predicted the extent to which states mainstreamed their pupils (R 2 = .59) and the size of the nonmainstreamed cognitively disabled (LD and educable mentally retarded) population (R 2 = .56).
A 10:1 Unequal Wilkinson Power Divider Using Coupled Lines With Two Shorts

Abstract-A novel unequal Wilkinson power divider is presented. A coupled-line section with two shorts is proposed to realize the high characteristic impedance line, which cannot be implemented by conventional microstrip fabrication technique due to fabrication limitation. The proposed coupled-line structure is compatible with single layer integration and can be easily designed based on an even-odd mode analysis. As a design example, a 10:1 Wilkinson power divider at 2 GHz is fabricated and measured. The measured -10 dB bandwidth of S11 is about 16%, and the isolation S32 is better than -20 dB. The measured amplitude balance between output port 2 and port 3 is between -10.20 dB and -9.52 dB, and the corresponding phase difference is between 0deg and 4.6deg.
Involvement of NK Cells in IL-28B–Mediated Immunity against Influenza Virus Infection

IL-28B is a member of the newly discovered type III IFN family and exhibits unique antiviral properties compared with other family members. NK cells play a critical role in defending against viruses; however, little is known about the role of IL-28B in NK cell function. In a mouse model of influenza A virus (mouse adapted influenza A/PR/8/34 strain) infection, long-term overexpression of IL-28B induced by hepatocyte-specific gene delivery exerted a strong antiviral effect in the presence of NK cells. In IL-28B–overexpressing wild-type mice, the percentages and absolute numbers of NK cells in the spleen, liver, and lung were markedly increased, with higher proliferation and accelerated NK cell maturation based on phenotypes staining with CD11b and CD27 or CD11b and KLRG1. Furthermore, the effect of IL-28B on NK cells was macrophage dependent, as confirmed in an in vitro coculture assay and in in vivo macrophage- or alveolar macrophage–depletion experiments. Transwell studies demonstrated that CFSE-labeled NK cell proliferation was driven, in a dose-dependent manner, by unknown soluble factor(s) secreted by IL-28B–stimulated alveolar macrophages, without requiring direct cell–cell contact. An understanding of the NK cell–promoting features of IL-28B will facilitate future clinical application of this cytokine.
Payout Yields and Stock Return Predictability: How Important Is the Measure of Cash Flow?

We compare the stock return forecasting performance of alternative payout yields. The net payout yield produces more accurate forecasts relative to alternatives, including the traditional dividend yield. This remains true even after excluding several years during the Great Depression when issuance was unusually high. The measure of cash flow used to form the yield matters economically. Long-term investors’ hedging demand for stock is considerably reduced when net payout, rather than dividends, serves as the cash-flow measure. An agent relying on an incorrect payout measure is willing to pay an economically significant “management fee” to switch to the optimal policy.
Epidemiological typing of isolates from an outbreak of infection with multidrug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae by repetitive extragenic palindromic unit b1-primed PCR and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis

An outbreak of multidrug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae infection lasted for 4 months in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Forty-six isolates from the NICU and 20 epidemiologically unrelated strains were characterized by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and repetitive extragenic palindromic unit b1-primed PCR (REPUb1-PCR) typing. The PFGE patterns after XbaI restriction of the bacterial DNA were analyzed by computer software (Gelcompar) using the UPGMA (unweighted pair group method with arithmetic averages) clustering method and the Dice coefficient. The 46 isolates from the NICU were classified by PFGE typing into five clusters: A (further classified into 7 subtypes, A1 to A7), B, C, D, and E. This outbreak was attributed to multiple genetically related strains of cluster A which had a similarity of 85.8% +/- 4.6%. The minor band differences among strains of cluster A were probably due to minor genetic mutations. The type A1 and A3 strains were isolated from the clinical specimens of patients and hands of nurses. It was probable that these outbreak strains were transmitted among patients via the hands of personnel. REPUb1-PCR typing of the 46 isolates also demonstrated five types, in agreement with results obtained by the PFGE technique, but could not detect the minor mutations among the cluster A strains. Twenty epidemiologically unrelated strains were well distinguished by both PFGE and REPUb1-PCR typing. We conclude that PFGE is a highly discriminatory but time-consuming method for epidemiological typing of E. cloacae and that REPUb1-PCR is a more rapid method with good reproducibility and discriminatory power comparable to that of PFGE.
Real-time extraction of readiness-potentials from EEG

Real-time EEG processing is desirable as a communication tool for disabled individuals. However, motion-related potential as the cerebral phenomenon corresponding to the subject's intention for autokinesia is embedded in the background potential; therefore, the real-time extraction of significant signal is quite difficult. In this paper, our aim is a real-time readiness-potential extraction from EEG with a relatively small number of scalp electrodes and the extraction of the difference among readiness-potentials based on different autokinesias by means of the combination of independent component analysis (ICA) and scalp Laplacian.