Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Exciton-phonon coupling in individual ZnTe nanorods studied by resonant Raman spectroscopy

ohlich electron-phonon interaction mechanism. Up to fifth-order LO phonons are observed by resonant Raman scattering at room temperature. The Huang-Rhys factor of individual NRs—and thus the exciton-LO coupling strengths—isevaluated,showingincreasingwiththeNRdiameter.Surfaceoptical(SO)phononanditshigh-order overtones are observed between nLO and (n − 1)LO + TO for the first time, whose positions are consistent with a dielectric continuum model. Strong acoustic phonon-exciton coupling induces a high-frequency shoulder above each nLO peaks with two maxima located around 14 cm −1 and 32 cm −1 , which are assigned to transverse acoustic and longitudinal acoustic phonons, respectively. The resonant multiphonon scattering process involving acoustic and LO phonons is discussed based on an exciton-intermediated cascade model, where a scattering sequence of acoustic phonon followed by LO phonons is favorable. These results advance the understanding of electron-phonon coupling and exciton scattering in quasi-one-dimensional systems, especially in the scarcely documented ZnTe compound, facilitating the development and optimization of NR-based optoelectronic devices.
What really is new under the spotlight? (Re)-discovering parents and parenting in France

As in many other European and non-European countries, an explicit parenting support policy made its way onto the French political agenda during the early 1990s: a ‘turn to parenting’ complete with its trail of new terms, instruments and institutions. In France, some decision-makers now consider this parenting support policy (politique de soutien a la parentalite) as a new, but still financially marginal, ‘pillar of French family policy’. It responds to a growing political demand for a solution capable of guaranteeing the success of the parental educational mission, or at the very least of helping avoid its failure, as well as the consequences of such a failure for the entire community. In this paper, we analyse the French case, in a bid to clarify this question. We argue that the slow policy process that led to current French parenting support policy is at once the consequence of a political desire to structure and manage a myriad of grassroots initiatives, and the outcome of an ideological battle (Martin, 2014). This battle brings into conflict fundamental alternatives pitting universalism against targeting, parental empowering against parental control, offering support to parents via services versus re-educating them through advice and behavioural training, and local and community actions versus national regulatory actions. A fiercely-fought battle of ideas around the parenting issue is taking place behind the scenes, mixing old and new ideas, reactivating norms and stereotypes that are deeply rooted in our social history concerning the private and public spheres respectively as well as the respective roles of mothers, fathers and public institutions. Although parenting support does indeed concern many European and non-European countries, following a mainstream of ideas, instruments and issues, we argue that the French configuration has certain specificities that need to be addressed, not only in order to estimate the commonalities but also to avoid making hasty generalisations. Our paper is organised in three steps: first, consideration of the hypothesis of an international turn to parenting; second, a presentation of the policy process and arguments in the French configuration; third, a return to a very longstanding tradition of policing family and, finally a conclusion on our main question: “What really is new? ”
Characteristic Localization of gpl30 (the Signal‐transducing Receptor Component Used in Common for IL‐6/IL‐11/CNTF/LIF/OSM) in the Rat Brain

The localization of gp130, the signal transducing receptor component used in common for interleukin (IL)‐6, IL‐11, ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF), LIF and OSM, in the rat brain was demonstrated by immunohistochemistry using an antibody specific to gpl30. The gp130 immunoreactivity was observed in both glial and neuronal cells. Two distinct neuronal staining patterns were observed. The first showed neuropil staining, observed mainly in telencephalic structures including the hippocampus, cerebral cortex and caudate‐putamen. The second pattern was observed on the cytoplasmic membrane of neuronal somata and was found primarily in the lower brainstem, in the large neurons of the reticular formation, and in spinal and cranial motor neurons. Electron‐microscopic analysis revealed that both types of gpl30 immunoreactivity were primarily associated with the cytoplasmic membrane and were not localized exactly at synaptic sites. Further, gpl30 immunoreactivity was also observed in the oligodendrocytes and subependymal zone. These widespread but characteristic patterns of gp130 immunoreactivity overlap well with those of IL‐6 receptor and CNTF alpha chains, suggesting a role of cytokines and growth factors such as IL‐6 and CNTF via gp130 in certain specific regions of the brain.
Safety and pharmacological profile of tiotropium bromide

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with progressive airflow obstruction and is characterized by a high risk of morbidity and mortality. With early detection and treatment, the natural history of this disease may be improved. So far, bronchodilator therapy is the most important treatment for COPD. Tiotropium is a bronchodilator of recent introduction. Objective: To discuss the clinical data on the safety and efficacy of tiotropium, a very long-acting antimuscarinic drug, available at present. Methods: The Cochrane trial database, Medline, Embase, were searched systematically, and ∼ 20 respiratory journals and conference abstracts were searched manually. Language of publication was limited to English. included tiotropium, COPD, anticholinergic, safety and adverse events. Conclusion: A large body of evidence is available at present on the safety and efficacy of tiotropium in COPD, with dry mouth being the most common adverse event. Reviews of serious adverse event data in the literature have reported that tiotropium is safe and that the incidence of these events is the same as with placebo. Tiotropium is a convenient treatment for COPD with a good clinical efficacy and safety profile.
1 Molecular Biology of Endometrial Carcinoma

The term tumour is understood as a general denomination for newly formed tissue formation or cell populations in an organism that do not develop as a physiological response to external or internal stimuli, show abnormality signs and more or less escape the regulatory influence of the surrounding cells and organism. Currently, a general opinion has been accepted that tumours result from congenital or acquired genetic damage. Thus, the spectrum of formerly suggested theories of carcinogenesis has narrowed down to a single genetic theory. It is therefore necessary to emphasize that regardless of malignant growth being sporadic for the individual or recurrent for many family members as a hereditary trait, it is clearly a genetic disease.
Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS): Reliability Among Spine Fellows and Resident Physicians in Orthopedic Surgery and Neurosurgery

Study Design: Reliability analysis. Objectives: The Spinal Instability Neoplastic Score (SINS) was developed for assessing patients with spinal neoplasia. It identifies patients who may benefit from surgical consultation or intervention. It also acts as a prognostic tool for surgical decision making. Reliability of SINS has been established for spine surgeons, radiologists, and radiation oncologists, but not yet among spine surgery trainees. The purpose of our study is to determine the reliability of SINS among spine residents and fellows, and its role as an educational tool. Methods: Twenty-three residents and 2 spine fellows independently scored 30 de-identified spine tumor cases on 2 occasions, at least 6 weeks apart. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) measured interobserver and intraobserver agreement for total SINS scores. Fleiss’s kappa and Cohen’s kappa analysis evaluated interobserver and intraobserver agreement of 6 component subscores (location, pain, bone lesion quality, spinal alignment, vertebral body collapse, and posterolateral involvement of spinal elements). Results: Total SINS scores showed near perfect interobserver (0.990) and intraobserver (0.907) agreement. Fleiss’s kappa statistics revealed near perfect agreement for location; substantial for pain; moderate for alignment, vertebral body collapse, and posterolateral involvement; and fair for bone quality (0.948, 0.739, 0.427, 0.550, 0.435, and 0.382). Cohen’s kappa statistics revealed near perfect agreement for location and pain, substantial for alignment and vertebral body collapse, and moderate for bone quality and posterolateral involvement (0.954, 0.814, 0.610, 0.671, 0.576, and 0.561, respectively). Conclusions: The SINS is a reliable and valuable educational tool for spine fellows and residents learning to judge spinal instability.
A 77-kilodalton protein of Cryptococcus neoformans, a member of the heat shock protein 70 family, is a major antigen detected in the sera of mice with pulmonary cryptococcosis

Heat shock proteins (HSPs) from several pathogenic microbes have been shown to be target molecules of humoral responses as well as cellular immune responses. However, little is known about target molecules in pulmonary cryptococcosis. Western blotting analysis revealed that experimentally induced pulmonary cryptococcosis in (BALB/c x DBA/2)F1 mice was associated with the appearance of serum antibodies to a 77-kDa protein derived from Cryptococcus neoformans as well as to 18-, 22-, 25-, 36-, and 94-kDa proteins. Since the 77-kDa band also reacted with rabbit polyclonal antibodies against 70-kDa HSP (HSP70) family members, the protein was predicted to be a member of the HSP70 family. We also purified HSP70 directly from a C. neoformans cell extract by Mono Q fast protein liquid chromatography and ATP-agarose affinity column chromatography and showed that it was positive in immunoblot analysis using either serum from C. neoformans-infected mice or rabbit anti-HSP70 antibodies. N-terminal amino acid sequencing of this purified protein confirmed that the 77-kDa protein was a member of the HSP70 protein family. A 66-kDa protein, which coincidentally purified with the HSP70 protein and was identified as a member of the HSP60 family by N-terminal amino acid sequencing, was not reactive with sera from C. neoformans-infected mice. Thus, a protein associated with the HSP70 family and derived from C. neoformans was a major target molecule of the humoral response in murine pulmonary cryptococcosis.
Happiness, well-being, and post-secondary attainment: measuring the subjective well-being of British Columbia's high school graduate class of 1988

The purpose of the current study is to create definitions and conceptualizations of the constructs of “happiness” and “well-being” in a large sample of the high school graduate class of 1988 in British Columbia, Canada, and then explore the relationships among these concepts and postsecondary educational aspirations, expectations, and attainment. In this thesis, I define the concepts of “happiness” and “well-being” in terms of the participants’ own descriptions of these concepts elicited from focused questionnaire and interview questions from the last wave of the 22-year longitudinal Paths on Life’s Way project. Data were collected using survey methods (n=574) and interviews (n=19). By analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data from Paths on Life’s Way, I employ a mixed methods approach. Specifically, I use the survey data extensively and have added my own questions to the most recent set of follow-up interviews to better define and conceptualize “happiness” and “well-being” for members of the high school graduating class of 1988 in British Columbia, Canada. The current study builds on previous work done with this dataset (Andres, 1992, 2002, 2009, 2010) using the theoretical framework of Sen’s (1985, 1993, 2005) conceptualization of functionings and capabilities in relation to people’s well-being and agency. The basic hypothesis of the current study is that people’s perceptions of their own “happiness” and “well-being” are not only distinct, but also dependent on context, time, and life sphere (e.g., work vs. family). These complex concepts, and participants’ self-ratings of them, relate to post-secondary educational aspirations, expectations, and attainment in ways that differ by gender, health, marital status, and presence or absence of children. As well, the acts of defining and measuring one’s own “happiness” and “well-being” and attempting to change these is an iterative process that is both influenced by and influences one’s educational path.
Clinical analysis of intratympanic tympanosclerosis: etiology, ossicular chain findings, and hearing results of surgery

Abstract Conclusion: The success rate (57.5%) in this study is not high for surgical treatment of tympanosclerosis, and therefore lends further evidence that intratympanic tympanosclerosis has been considered intractable for reconstructive surgery. Objective: To investigate the clinical findings and surgical results of intratympanic tympanosclerosis. Methods: From January 1989 to December 2006, a total of 1523 tympanoplasties were performed. Of these, 84 tailored tympanomastoidectomies were performed for tympanosclerosis in 80 patients. Results: The incidence of intratympanic tympanosclerosis with chronic ear disease was 5.5%. Chronic otitis media was the most common etiologic factor for the tympanosclerosis (79 ears, 94.1%). Tympanosclerosis in the middle ear cavity was most often found around the malleus handle (67 ears, 79.8%), and more than half of the cases of tympanosclerosis (43 ears, 51.2%) had multiple areas affected by the sclerotic tissue. Tympanosclerotic fixation of the stapes was found in 31 ears (36.9%), and an intact ossicular chain was seen in 57 ears (67.9%). There was a postoperative improvement in hearing in 42 ears (57.5%).
PENGARUH UMUR PERUSAHAAN, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, PROFITABILITAS, LEVERAGE DAN KOMISARIS INDEPENDEN TERHADAP PENGUNGKAPAN MODAL INTELEKTUAL

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh umur perusahaan, ukuran perusahaan, profitabilitas, leverage dan komisaris independen terhadap pengungkapan modal intelektual perusahaan manufaktur. Jenis data yang digunakan data kuantitatif dan sumber data adalah sekunder. Populasi yang digunakan adalah seluruh perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada tahun 2013. Untuk menentukan sampel menggunakan metode purposive sampling, dengan jumlah sampel 66 perusahaan.Teknik analisis data adalah analisis regresi linier berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa variabel profitabilitas dan komisaris independen berpengaruh pada pengungkapan modal intelektual, sedangkan umur perusahaan, ukuran perusahaan dan leverage tidak berpengaruh pada pengungkapan modal intelektual
Walking versus cycling: sensitivity to bronchodilation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

RATIONALE There is no consensus regarding which exercise test to use to evaluate the functional impact of bronchodilators in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. OBJECTIVE AND METHODS Bronchodilator-induced changes in endurance time were evaluated during cycling and walking in 17 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who completed two cycle endurance tests and two endurance shuttle walks at 80% of peak capacity. Each endurance test was preceded by the nebulization of a placebo or 500 microg of ipratropium bromide using a randomized, double-blind, crossover design. Quadriceps twitch force was measured with magnetic stimulation of the femoral nerve before and after each endurance test. RESULTS Cycling endurance time did not improve significantly after bronchodilation despite a significant increase in FEV1 (delta endurance time ipratropium bromide - placebo: 51 +/- 255 s, p = 0.42). A similar change in FEV1 was associated with a significant improvement in walking endurance time (delta endurance time ipratropium bromide - placebo: 164 +/- 177 s, p < 0.01). A 22 +/- 17% fall in quadriceps twitch force was observed after cycling, whereas no significant change was seen after walking. CONCLUSION The endurance shuttle walk is a sensitive test to detect changes in exercise tolerance after bronchodilation. Differences in the occurrence of quadriceps muscle fatigue may explain, in part, the different responsiveness to change between cycling and walking.
Replication Process of the Parvovirus H-1 II. Isolation and Characterization of H-1 Replicative Form DNA

The Parvovirus H-1 replicates autonomously in hamster embryo cells. A DNA synthetic event, called HA-DNA synthesis, upon which subsequent viral RNA and viral hemagglutinin synthesis is dependent, is initiated in late S phase of the infected cell (18). It was postulated that HA-DNA represents parental viral replicative form DNA (RF DNA). This study describes the isolation and characterization of H-1 RF DNA as part of the continuing study of the mechanisms and control of DNA replication in the eukaryotic cell. The H-1 RF DNA is a linear duplex molecule containing the viral strand and its complement. The complementary strands of the RF DNA have been separated by equilibrium density gradient centrifugation. The RF DNA has a buoyant density of 1.705 in neutral CsCl and an estimated guanine plus cytosine (GC) content of 45.9%. It has a sedimentation coefficient of 17S. The calculated molecular weight of 3.7 × 106 is twice that of the single-stranded virion DNA. H-1 virions contain DNA that is homogeneous and free of complementary strands.
Being Poor, Feeling Poorer: Inequality, Poverty and Poverty Perceptions in the Western Balkans

Emerging Europe has undergone a major economic transformation over the past 25 years. Most countries experienced initial drops in output during transition, followed by recovery in the second half of the 1990s. The path of transition in the Western Balkans has however been particularly uneven. The effects of transition also seem to have been more traumatic and persistent in the Western Balkans, and nostalgia for the past appears to be more prevalent here than in other former communist regions. Such dissatisfaction has important implications for the political economy of further reforms. This paper aims to inform policy by complementing the analysis of standard macro-level measures of inequality and poverty with a household-level analysis of subjective perceptions of poverty. We find that many more people appear to feel poor than are classified as such using purely income-based measures. Uncertainty, in particular related to expectations of future income and vulnerability to shocks, appears to be a key driver behind this discrepancy.
The Impact of Perceived Service Fairness and Quality on the Behavioral Intentions of Chinese Hotel Guests: the Mediating Role of Consumption Emotions

ABSTRACT This study investigates how service evaluations in a hotel hospitality context elicit customers’ affective states, which then contribute to their behavioral intentions. The results of a study with Chinese leisure hotel guests (n = 451) provide support for the proposed model. Specifically, perceived service fairness has a significant effect on perceived service quality and impacts behavioral intentions directly, but also indirectly through consumption emotions. Perceived service quality has a direct influence on word-of-mouth referral intentions, and indirectly impacts both repurchase intentions and referral intentions through positive emotion. Finally, findings indicate a repurchase intentions to referral intentions effect.
An integrated, ethically driven environmental model of clinical decision making in emergency settings.

PURPOSE To explore the relationship between multiple variables within a model of critical thinking and moral reasoning. METHODS A quantitative descriptive correlational design using a purposive sample of 200 emergency nurses. Measured variables were accuracy in clinical decision-making, moral reasoning, perceived care environment, and demographics. Analysis was by bivariate correlation using Pearson's product-moment correlation coefficients, chi square and multiple linear regression analysis. FINDINGS The elements as identified in the integrated ethically-driven environmental model of clinical decision-making (IEDEM-CD) corrected depict moral reasoning and environment of care as factors significantly affecting accuracy in decision-making. CONCLUSIONS The integrated, ethically driven environmental model of clinical decision making is a framework useful for predicting clinical decision making accuracy for emergency nurses in practice, with further implications in education, research and policy. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS A diagnostic and therapeutic framework for identifying and remediating individual and environmental challenges to accurate clinical decision making.
Transoral Teflon Injection under Flexible Laryngovideostroboscopy for Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis

Intracordal Teflon injection is a widely accepted method for the treatment of glottic incompetence due to unilateral vocal fold paralysis. It can be performed transorally via direct or indirect laryngoscopy, as well as transcutaneously under laryngovideoscopy. However, these procedures still have their disadvantages. The technique we introduce is to perform the procedure transorally while using a curved injection needle under flexible laryngovideostroboscopic monitoring. With topical anesthesia, the patient can phonate naturally during the procedure. The surgeon can visualize the needle and injection site clearly under high-resolution flexible laryngovideostroboscopy. Stroboscopic examination during surgery enables the surgeon to monitor the improvement of vocal fold vibration. Twenty consecutive patients treated with this technique were studied. The preliminary results are satisfactory. The technique we introduce is an outpatient procedure with high applicability and low morbidity. This technique is a good, cost-effective alternative to standard operative direct laryngoscopy with injection.