Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Title A comparison of policy and direct practice stakeholder perceptions of factors impacting evidence-based practice implementation using concept mapping

Background: The goal of this study was to assess potential differences between administrators/policymakers and those involved in direct practice regarding factors believed to be barriers or facilitating factors to evidence-based practice (EBP) implementation in a large public mental health service system in the United States. Methods: Participants included mental health system county officials, agency directors, program managers, clinical staff, administrative staff, and consumers. As part of concept mapping procedures, brainstorming groups were conducted with each target group to identify specific factors believed to be barriers or facilitating factors to EBP implementation in a large public mental health system. Statements were sorted by similarity and rated by each participant in regard to their perceived importance and changeability. Multidimensional scaling, cluster analysis, descriptive statistics and t-tests were used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 105 statements were distilled into 14 clusters using concept-mapping procedures. Perceptions of importance of factors affecting EBP implementation varied between the two groups, with those involved in direct practice assigning significantly higher ratings to the importance of Clinical Perceptions and the impact of EBP implementation on clinical practice. Consistent with previous studies, financial concerns (costs, funding) were rated among the most important and least likely to change by both groups. Conclusions: EBP implementation is a complex process, and different stakeholders may hold different opinions regarding the relative importance of the impact of EBP implementation. Implementation efforts must include input from stakeholders at multiple levels to bring divergent and convergent perspectives to light.
Two planets orbiting the recently formed post-common envelope binary NN Serpentis

Planets orbiting post-common envelope binaries provide fundamental information on planet formation and evolution. We searched for such planets in NN Ser ab, an eclipsing short-period binary that shows long-term eclipse time variations. Using published, reanalysed, and new mid-eclipse times of NN Ser ab obtained between 1988 and 2010, we find excellent agreement with the light-travel-time effect produced by two additional bodies superposed on the linear ephemeris of the binary. Our multi-parameter fits accompanied by N-body simulations yield a best fit for the objects NN Ser (ab)c and d locked in the 2:1 mean motion resonance, with orbital periods P-c similar or equal to 15.5 yrs and P-d similar or equal to 7.7 yrs, masses M-c sin i(c) similar or equal to 6.9 M-Jup and M-d sin i(d) similar or equal to 2.2 M-Jup, and eccentricities e(c) similar or equal to 0 and e(d) similar or equal to 0.20. A secondary chi(2) minimum corresponds to an alternative solution with a period ratio of 5:2. We estimate that the progenitor binary consisted of an A star with similar or equal to 2 M-circle dot and the present M dwarf secondary at an orbital separation of similar to 1.5 AU. The survival of two planets through the common-envelope phase that created the present white dwarf requires fine tuning between the gravitational force and the drag force experienced by them in the expanding envelope. The alternative is a second-generation origin in a circumbinary disk created at the end of this phase. In that case, the planets would be extremely young with ages not exceeding the cooling age of the white dwarf of 10(6) yrs.
Text Mining: Use of TF-IDF to Examine the Relevance of Words to Documents

In this paper, the use of TF-IDF stands for (term frequencyinverse document frequency) is discussed in examining the relevance of key-words to documents in corpus. The study is focused on how the algorithm can be applied on number of documents. First, the working principle and steps which should be followed for implementation of TF-IDF are elaborated. Secondly, in order to verify the findings from executing the algorithm, results are presented, then strengths and weaknesses of TD-IDF algorithm are compared. This paper also talked about how such weaknesses can be tackled. Finally, the work is summarized and the future research directions are discussed. Text Mining Text Analytics
Vitamin D 3 affects expression of thyroid hormone receptor alpha and deiodinase activity in liver of MNU-treated Sprague-Dawley rats

1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 and its analogue, Seocalcitol (EB1089), are able to reverse or slow the process of carcinogenesis in experimental models and cell cultures. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of administration vitamin D or Seocalcitol to female Sprague-Dawley rats with 1-methyl-1-nitrosourea (MNU)-induced carcinogenesis of mammary glands on binding characteristics and mRNA levels of thyroid hormone receptors (TRs). Chemopreventive administration of vitamin D caused significant reduction of animal body weight. The expression of TRα mRNA was significantly higher in liver of animals treated with vitamin D after detection of first tumour. In our experiment, administration of vitamin D or Seocalcitol significantly reduced KA (group MNU+Seo; MNU+D) and increased Bmax (group MNU+Seo) of thyroid receptors in liver when compared to healthy animals. We show that the activity type I 5’-deiodinase was significantly decreased in livers of animals treated with vitamin D. The data from our in vivo experiment has clearly shown, for the first time, that vitamin D but not Seocalcitol i) may affect the body weight of animals, ii) can cause an increase in the expression of TRα in rat liver, remaining the functionality of the TRs unaffected, and iii) is responsible for type I iodothyronine 5’-deiodinase activity decrease in rat liver, remaining the expression of the enzyme unaffected.
Seasonal Changes in the Dynamic State of Water for Excised Cherry Branches (Prunus lannesiana) Observed Using Dedicated Micro-Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Seasonal changes in the dynamic state of water for cherry (Prunus lannesiana), a deciduous broad-leaved tree, were studied by combined k-space and q-space imaging using dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a 1.0-T permanent magnet. Water amounts, diffusion coefficients and transpiration were examined for excised branches cut from a tree with and without weak light (100–140 μmol m-2 s-1) throughout the year. The water amount in the cambium was large in spring and summer, decreased in autumn, and decreased further in winter. There were three components in the diffusion coefficient of the branch. The second component of the diffusion coefficient ascribed to the cambium did not fluctuate notably throughout the year, despite marked alternation in water amounts. However, diffusion coefficients in the secondary xylem, the primary component, were elevated in summer and decreased in winter. Upward water flow was restricted in the secondary xylem, and the positions where large flow was detected coincided with places exhibiting high diffusion coefficients and the arrangements of vessels. Total transpiration exhibited a tendency similar to that of the diffusion coefficients; however, total transpiration declined to zero when the plant had no leaf, whereas the diffusion coefficient decreased to 60 % of the maximum but did not decrease further. Light-enhanced transpiration related to potential photosynthetic activity increased in spring as the leaves sprouted and grew, considerably decreased in summer, decreased to one third of the maximum in autumn, and was not detected in winter. Measurement of the dynamic state of water for the excised branches will provide useful information for better understanding of the phenological changes of tree physiology.
A review of sex determination and searches for sex‐specific markers in sturgeon

The availability of monosex populations of caviar-producing female sturgeon would considerably enhance the economic viability of domestic caviar production systems. However, it is not possible to distinguish males from females by morphological characters at larval, juvenile and even adult stages. The mechanism of sex determination in sturgeons is poorly understood, and to date no sex-specific markers in sturgeon have been reported. This review concentrates on the methodologies used to elucidate the mode of sex determination in sturgeon species and provides information on the molecular tools used to determine genetic sex markers.
-Polyglutamic Acid Produced by Bacillus subtilis (natto): Structural Characteristics, Chemical Properties and Biological Functionalities

γ-(D,L)-Polyglutamic acid [γ-(D,L)-PGA, or γ-PGA] produced by Bacillus subtilis (natto) both on laboratory and pilot scale fermenter systems has been characterized. γ-PGA in its free acid form (H+) is insoluble in water. The salt forms of K+, Na+, NH4+, Ca2+, and Mg2+ of γ-polyglutamates are fully soluble in water. The structural characteristics of the salts of γ-Polyglutamates (Na+, K+, NH4+, Ca2+, and Mg2+) were determined with 1H- and 13C-NMR spectroscopy and FT-IR spectroscopy. The thermal properties were determined with thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The typical physical and chemical properties including pH-titration curve, concentration-dependent viscosity temperature-dependent viscosity, and heavy metal binding properties with Pb2+, Cd2+, and Cu2+ were also determined. The biological functionalities were partially characterized with in vivo feeding studies with broilers and egg-layers, and activation of GTF (Glucose tolerance factor) activity with rat 3T3-L1 cell culture studies. γ-(D,L)-Polyglutamic acid [γ-(D,L)-PGA] appears to have five different conformations depending on the environmental conditions. They are the α-helix, β-sheet, helix-to-random coil transition, random-coil and enveloped aggregate. The conformational states, hydrogen bonding and polyanionic nature make γ-PGA a versatile multi-functional biopolymer possessing many useful biological functionalities.
COMPARING THE IMPACTS OF LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE GRAZING ON SOME SOIL NUTRIENTS IN A SEMI-ARID RANGELAND

Rangeland sustainability is altered by animal grazing. As one of the main ecological disturbances, grazing alters the cycle of soil nutrition contents in the soil of rangeland ecosystems. This research was carried out to compare the impact of wildlife and livestock grazing on the soil nutrient content of Lashgar Dar, which is a semi-arid rangeland (Malayer City, Hamadan Province). Based on the ANOVA results, the Cu, K, Fe contents in the two studied areas differed significantly (P<0.01). The Cu content significantly increased to 0.15 and 0.36 mgkg-1, for wildlife and livestock grazing, respectively. The Fe concentrations in the soil were significantly higher in the livestock grazing area (2.58 mgkg-1) than the wildlife grazing area (1.48 mgkg-1). The K concentrations significantly increased in the livestock grazing area (17.51 mgkg-1). The lowest concentration of K (9.48 mgkg-1) was obtained in the wildlife grazed area. The results of comparing Zn, Mg, Mn contents demonstrated that there were significant (P<0.01) differences between the two regions in terms of Mg and Mn two studied areas in the Lashgar Dar Rangeland. The amount of Zn in the livestock-grazed area (1.24 mgkg-1) was in general more than that of the wildlife grazed area (0.77 mgkg-1). It can be concluded that in the studied region, which is semi-arid, due to the lack of palatable plants and the presence of a large number of non-palatable plants, the livestock and wildlife were the same in selecting the plants. Grazing by wildlife animals naturally differs from grazing by livestock. The soil temperature could increase due to vegetation removal because of grazing intensity and warmer soils commonly have lower organic matter because of faster mineralization rates.
A new soft X-ray spectral model for polars with an application to AM Herculis

We present a simple heuristic model for the time-averaged soft X-ray temperature distribution in the accretion spot on t he white dwarf in polars. The model is based on the analysis of the Chandra LETG spectrum of the prototype polar AM Her and involves an exponential distribution of the emitting area vs. blackb ody temperature a(T ) = a0 exp(−T/T0). With one free parameter besides the normalization, it is mathematically as simple as the sin gle blackbody, but is physically more plausible and fits the s oft X-ray and far-ultraviolet spectral fluxes much better. The model yiel ds more reliable values of the wavelength-integrated flux of the soft X-ray component and the implied accretion rate than reported previously.
Computer Analysis of Electromagnetic Transients in Grounding Systems Considering Variation of Soil Parameters with Frequency

This paper presents a mathematical model to calculate transients in grounding systems. The derived equations arise from direct application of basic electromagnetic equations in frequency domain, whose solution is obtained by the application of the Moment Methods. A formulation based on experimental measurements is applied to quantify the soil parameters for each frequency. The unified approach is applied in the calculation of the grounding impedance of horizontal electrodes. Results show that the inclusion of frequency dependence of the soil parameters leads to a reduction of the values of grounding impedance, in comparison with results for soils with parameters independent of frequency.
Mineral chemistry and thermobarometry of a southern Appalachian amphibolite with epidote * quartz symplectite

The Uchee belt of the southern Appalachian Piedmont, in west-central Georgia, is a Barrovian metamorphic facies-series terrane that is characterized by a steeper metamorphic gradient than the adjacent Inner Piedmont rocks in Alabama. As a result of bulk compositional differences, amphibolites from the Uchee belt developed highand lowvariance subsets of the assemblage calcium amphibole * plagioclase + quarlz + epidote + titanite + garnet t magnetite + ilmenite + rutile + calcite + diopside + biotite. Plagioclase compositions change from Anro to An* as a result of continuous reactions during prograde (Ml) metamorphism. Amphiboles from symplectic rocks are typically zoned from tschermakitic cores [Mg/(Mg + Fe) : 59-77] to actinolite rims [Me/(Mg + Fe) : 80-901. Symplectites of epidote + qtartz commonly occur around plagioclase and amphibole in garnet-free high-variance rocks, suggesting that the symplectites may have formed after (Ml) metamorphism by the reaction 0.43 An,o + 1.00 Di [Me/(Me + Fe) : 551 + 0.33 H,O + 0.14 O, 0.26 Mg-Hbl + 0.17 Ep (Ps,,) + 0.82 Qtz. Another reaction, 23.97 Anro + 0.28 Mg-Hbl + 4.70 Ep (Psr,) + 1.3 HrO 20.24 Anr, * 0.17 Tr + 7.l l Ep (Ps,r) + 1.00 Qtz + 0.86 O,, describes the mantling of amphibole by symplectite, the zoning in plagioclase to albitic compositions, zoning in amphibole to tremolite, and the depletion of Fe in symplectite epidote. Thermobarometric studies indicate a maximum pressure of l0 a I kbar and a temperature of 750 t 30 'C for the prograde (Ml) metamorphism followed by retrograde (M2) metamorphism at -524 + 50 'C and 6 kbar recorded by the symplectites. Modeling of symplectite-producing reactions suggests that the stable assemblage at upper amphibolite facies conditions was clinopyroxene + hornblende + plagioclase, which gave way to epidote symplectite and tremolite at lower amphibolite or upper greenschist facies conditions. The low equilibration temperature for symplectite, which is supported by low-pressure estimates calculated from reaction relationships, suggests that the symplectite formed during erosion and uplift along a path of low dP/dT immediately following the maximum P-Tconditions. The composition of fluids during metamorphism of the Uchee belt, estimated from devolatilization equilibria, suggests the fluids were heterogeneous during (Ml) metamorphism but were dominantly HrO rich during retrograde (M2) metamorphism. The textural and compositional characteristics of retrograded amphibolites suggest that HrO-rich fluids were important during progress of the symplectite-producing reactions.
Critical periods and growth-dependent survival of larvae of an estuarine fish, the rainbow smelt Osmerus mordax

We investigated the link between hatch date, growth trajectory, estuarine retention and survival of rainbow smelt larvae Osmerus mordax in the St. Lawrence Middle Estuary. Young smelt were collected over their entire distributional range across the salinity gradient of the Middle Estu- ary (0 to 25 psu) during 2 growing seasons. Individual growth trajectories and hatch-date distribu- tions were reconstructed from otolith microstructure. High abundances of larvae were observed in the upstream region (0 to 10 psu) corresponding to the estuarine turbidity maximum (ETM). Larval rainbow smelt hatched in May during a period of 26 to 27 d, and mortality rates were variable among hatch dates. These variations were related to the feeding conditions experienced by first-feeding lar- vae (3 to 5 d after hatching) that fluctuated from day to day according to a predictable cycle of 15 d associated with photoperiod and tide. Comparison of growth trajectories of larvae at various ages indicated that older individuals, i.e. survivors, grew faster. Furthermore, smelt larvae collected within the ETM exhibited significantly higher growth rates than those sampled in the downstream area of the Middle Estuary, suggesting that larvae collected in the latter region represented dispersal from the ETM. We concluded that inter-annual variations in year-class strength might not be generally affected by early starvation, as larvae will experience recurrently good, medium and bad first-feed- ing conditions each year because of the length of the hatching period. However, any factor that reduces growth rate during the larval stage, including parasitism, has the potential to affect interan- nual variability in year-class strength.
Conventional vs Robotic Arm Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) Surgical Time, Transfusion rates, Length of Stay, Complications and Learning Curve

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasingly more popular with our aging population. Robotic arm assisted THA uses patient specific information gathered from a pre-operative CT scan and correlation with intraoperative checkpoints to improve the accuracy and reproducibility of component positioning. Despite the various advantages robotic arm assisted THA can offer, there are still concerns regarding increased surgical time, technical complexity, complications and costs.Method: Retrospective review of a single surgeons’ last 45 conventional THA performed prior to changing to the robotic arm assisted system with the first 45 robotic arm assisted THA. Surgical time, Length of stay (LOS) in hospital, LOS in rehabilitation, transfusion rates and any complications were compared.Results: Average surgical time was 96.7 mins for the rob otic group and 84.9 mins for conventional group; however each robotic operation was approximately one minute shorter than the previous operation and the average time for the last 10 cases reduced to 82.9 mins. Compared to conventional THA there is no increased risk of complications or transfusions and interestingly there may be less chance of intraoperative acetabular fractures due to the single ream, minimal bone resection technique. LOS in the robotic group that did not go to rehabilitation was shorter by approximately 1 day and although statistically analyse for LOS in rehabilitation was not done due to small numbers there was a tendency for shorter LOS in the robotic group as well.Conclusion: This reduction in LOS, comparable surgical times and potential for less complications may outweigh the increased initial costs associated with the robotic system.
Enemy of Labour? Analysing the Employment Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions

This paper analyses the employment effects of mergers and acquisitions by using matched establishment-level data from Finland over the period of 1989-2003. The data covers all sectors. We compare the employment effects of cross-border M&As with the effects arising from two different types of domestic M&As and internal restructurings. The results reveal that cross-border M&As lead to downsizing in manufacturing employment. The effects of cross-border M&As on employment in non-manufacturing are much weaker. Changes in ownership associated with domestic M&As and internal restructurings also typically cause employment losses, but these is interesting sectoral variation.
Regional Economic Growth and Firm Performance

Changes in local economic conditions can have important impacts on the performance and investment decisions of ﬁrms operating there. The spatial distribution of ﬁrms’ current assets can therefore be a determinant of overall ﬁrm outcomes. I use a sample of 285 publicly traded retail, restaurant, hotel, and entertainment service chains from 1997 to 2016 to study the eﬀect of quarterly state-level income growth on ﬁrms, exploring variation in the geographic location of stores. I ﬁnd that ﬁrms with more stores in high-growth states have higher sales growth contemporaneously and higher predictable stock returns subsequently. In addition, ﬁrm expansion is positively associated with past state-level income growth. While higher investment sensitivity to positive past local income growth does not lead to higher future revenue growth, it is associated with a small increase in proﬁtability. The results suggest that regional economic conditions are important for ﬁrm performance, but are under-weighted by investors and managers.
Breaking the 49-Qubit Barrier in the Simulation of Quantum Circuits

With the current rate of progress in quantum computing technologies, systems with more than 50 qubits will soon become reality. Computing ideal quantum state amplitudes for devices of such and larger sizes is a fundamental step to assess their fidelity, but memory requirements for such calculations on classical computers grow exponentially. In this study, we present a new approach for this task that extends the boundaries of what can be computed on a classical system. We present results obtained from a calculation of the complete set of output amplitudes of a universal random circuit with depth 27 in a 2D lattice of $7 \times 7$ qubits, and an arbitrarily selected slice of $2^{37}$ amplitudes of a universal random circuit with depth 23 in a 2D lattice of $8 \times 7$ qubits. Combining our methodology with other decomposition techniques found in the literature, we show that we can simulate $7 \times 7$-qubit random circuits to arbitrary depth by leveraging secondary storage. These calculations were thought to be impossible due to memory requirements; our methodology requires memory within the limits of existing classical computers.
Origin of oxidized mercury in the summertime free troposphere over the southeastern US

Abstract. We collected mercury observations as part of the Nitrogen, Oxidants, Mercury, and Aerosol Distributions, Sources, and Sinks (NOMADSS) aircraft campaign over the southeastern US between 1 June and 15 July 2013. We use the GEOS-Chem chemical transport model to interpret these observations and place new constraints on bromine radical initiated mercury oxidation chemistry in the free troposphere. We find that the model reproduces the observed mean concentration of total atmospheric mercury (THg) (observations: 1.49 ± 0.16 ng m−3, model: 1.51 ± 0.08 ng m−3), as well as the vertical profile of THg. The majority (65 %) of observations of oxidized mercury (Hg(II)) were below the instrument's detection limit (detection limit per flight: 58–228 pg m−3), consistent with model-calculated Hg(II) concentrations of 0–196 pg m−3. However, for observations above the detection limit we find that modeled Hg(II) concentrations are a factor of 3 too low (observations: 212 ± 112 pg m−3, model: 67 ± 44 pg m−3). The highest Hg(II) concentrations, 300–680 pg m−3, were observed in dry (RH