Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Accuracy of automated blood pressure monitors.

PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to determine if automated and aneroid manometers are as accurate a means of determining blood pressure as the mercury manometer. Obtaining vital signs for patients is considered standard of care, yet many dental offices do not routinely perform this health service because of technique inconsistencies and time constraints. The use of automatic blood pressure monitors addresses both concerns. The mercury column manometer, the control in this study, has long been considered the most accurate and preferred instrument for obtaining blood pressure measurements. METHODS During this study, 94 participants (19 years of age and older) consented to having blood pressure taken by each of 4 different monitors. These included the mercury column manometer and stethoscope, the aneroid manometer and stethoscope, the automatic arm blood pressure monitor, and the automatic wrist blood pressure monitor. Each of 3 investigators was assigned to and calibrated for a specific monitoring device. All measurements were taken from the left arm with 5 minutes allowed between measurements. Identical stethoscopes were used with the manual monitors. Strict adherence to the manufacturers' directions and patient preparation was followed for all monitors. Investigators were not aware of readings obtained by other investigators during testing. Eighty-three subjects completed all tests. RESULTS Review and analysis of data indicates little difference for pulse readings between the automated and digital methods. Systolic readings by automated wrist manometers were the most unreliable. Automated arm monitors tended to provide higher measures than the mercury standard on average, and demonstrated significantly different diastolic readings in one age group compared to the control. All monitors exhibited low reliability for participants over age 50 compared to the control. CONCLUSION This study demonstrates there is inaccuracy in the use of automated blood pressure monitors and traditional aneroid manometers when compared to the gold standard mercury column manometer for subjects of all ages and blood pressure ranges.
A Relação entre os Componentes do Capital de Giro e o Grau de Internacionalização das Empresas Multinacionais Brasileiras

Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a relacao entre os componentes do capital de giro e o grau de internacionalizacao das empresas multinacionais brasileiras. A partir de uma amostra composta de 213 observacoes de 48 empresas, no periodo de 2006 a 2013, utilizou-se a analise de regressoes com dados em painel, para testar a relacao dos prazos medios de estocagem, de recebimento e de pagamento com o grau de internacionalizacao Os resultados apontam que o grau de internacionalizacao de empresas multinacionais brasileiras e relevante para determinar o prazo medio de recebimento, assim como a necessidade de capital de giro medida pelo ciclo de conversao de caixa. Evidenciou-se, portanto, que a politica de credito dada pelo prazo medio de recebimento, influencia o nivel de internacionalizacao das empresas. Para estudos futuros, pretende-se investigar se estes mesmos efeitos ocorrem em empresas com entradas patrimoniais e nao patrimoniais. Palavras-chave: Capital de Giro. Multinacionais. Internacionalizacao. Degree of Internationalization . Prazo Medio de Estocagem. Prazo Medio de Recebimento. Prazo Medio de Pagamento. ABSTRACT This study aims to analyze the relationship between the working capital components and the degree of internationalization of Brazilian multinational companies. From a sample composed of 213 observations from 48 companies, in the period from 2006 to 2013, the regression analysis with panel data was used to test the relation between mean storage, receipt and payment terms with the degree of internationalization The results indicate that the degree of internationalization of Brazilian multinational companies is relevant to determine the average term of receipt as well as the need for working capital measured by the cash conversion cycle. It was therefore evidenced that the credit policy given the average term of receipt influences the level of internationalization of companies. For future studies, it is intended to investigate whether these same effects occur in companies with equity and non-equity inflows. Keywords: Turnover. Multinational. Internationalization. Degree of Internationalization. Average Stocking Period. Average Collection Period. Average Payment Period.
SHORT COMMUNICATION Learning‐induced reduction in post‐burst after‐hyperpolarization (AHP) is mediated by activation of PKC

We studied the role of protein kinase C (PKC) and protein kinase A (PKA) in mediating learning‐related long lasting reduction of the post‐burst after‐hyperpolarization (AHP) in cortical pyramidal neurons. We have shown previously that pyramidal neurons in the rat piriform (olfactory) cortex from trained (TR) rats have reduced post‐burst AHP for 3 days after odour‐discrimination learning, and that this reduction is due to decreased conductance of calcium‐dependent potassium current. In the present study, we examined whether this long‐lasting reduction in AHP is mediated by second messenger systems. The broad‐spectrum kinase inhibitor, H7, increased the AHP in neurons from TR rats, but not in neurons from pseudo‐trained (pseudo‐TR) and naive rats. Consequently, the difference in AHP amplitude between neurons from TR and control animals was diminished. This effect was also obtained by application of the specific PKC inhibitor, GF‐109203x. The PKC activator, 1‐Oleoyl‐2‐acetyl‐sn‐glycerol (OAG), significantly reduced the AHP in neurons from naive and pseudo‐TR rats, but not in neurons from TR rats, so that the difference between the groups was abolished. The PKA‐specific inhibitor, H‐89, increased the AHP in neurons from all groups to a similar extent, and the difference in AHP amplitude between neurons from TR rats and neurons from controls was maintained. We suggest that while the post‐burst AHP in piriform cortex pyramidal neurons is modulated by both PKC and PKA, a PKC‐dependent process maintains the learning‐related reduction of the AHP in these cells.
Feature-Based Classification of Networks

Network representations of systems from various scientific and societal domains are neither completely random nor fully regular, but instead appear to contain recurring structural building blocks. These features tend to be shared by networks belonging to the same broad class, such as the class of social networks or the class of biological networks. At a finer scale of classification within each such class, networks describing more similar systems tend to have more similar features. This occurs presumably because networks representing similar purposes or constructions would be expected to be generated by a shared set of domain specific mechanisms, and it should therefore be possible to classify these networks into categories based on their features at various structural levels. Here we describe and demonstrate a new, hybrid approach that combines manual selection of features of potential interest with existing automated classification methods. In particular, selecting well-known and well-studied features that have been used throughout social network analysis and network science and then classifying with methods such as random forests that are of special utility in the presence of feature collinearity, we find that we achieve higher accuracy, in shorter computation time, with greater interpretability of the network classification results.
Present and future of the use and impact of information and communication technology in informal microenterprises: Insights from India

Using Indian cases, the present paper argues that the usage of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in informal microenterprises in the developing world is still at a nascent stage. The use is mostly limited to mobile phones and the personal domain. The impact of its usage on the growth of the enterprises is also limited. The characteristics of these enterprises, which are predominantly walk‐in customers, smaller size, and the nonuse of electricity, can explain the low usage and impact of ICTs. The future pathways for linking ICTs and informal enterprises are discussed in the light of emerging automation technologies. It appears that low‐cost ICTs like mobile applications are likely to play a significant role in the growth of such enterprises, which needs to be studied in the future.
Consumer decision making. The effect of information on willingness to pay and performance

Online purchase decisions are unique in that consumers are confronted with information from a variety of sources. Drawing on uncertainty reduction theory, this thesis aims to understand the role of information in consumers’ decisions. Specifically, it examines three sources of information. First, consumer-to-consumer information or electronic word of mouth (eWOM). Second, consumers’ internal information, such as previous experiences and reference prices. Third, peer-to-peer information on sharing platforms. The empirical context for the studies that this thesis comprises is the hospitality industry. Contrary to goods, services are more difficult to assess before consumption due to their inseparability nature. Moreover, the decision to book an accommodation entails high levels of consumer involvement. Results coming from an online experiment suggest that eWOM plays a major role in determining consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP). Past purchase behaviour also affects consumers’ WTP. In particular, internal reference prices (IRP) moderate the relationship between eWOM and consumers’ WTP. Beyond this, the effect of purchase frequency on consumers’ WTP is mediated by IRP. With respect to peer-to-peer information, results from a semantic analysis of Airbnb profiles reveal that individuals provide information about various topics when presenting themselves on sharing platforms. More important, self-presentations evoking social aspects lead to higher performance. In addition, the effect of the length of self-presentations on performance exhibits decreasing returns. This thesis contributes to previous literature in several respects. First, it represents the first attempt to evaluate the impact of eWOM on consumers’ WTP. Second, the inclusion of internal information to explain consumers’ WTP is novel. Third, it uncovers the role of self-presentations in boosting performance in the sharing economy. Finally, the findings of this thesis also have relevant implications for hospitality operators. Apart from the inclusion of online reputation (i.e., consumers’ ratings), accounting for consumers’ reference prices in pricing strategies seems to be essential for revenue maximization. Furthermore, these findings provide insightful recommendations for individuals operating on sharing platforms.
Impact of Agricultural Financing on Nigeria Economy

The importance of agricultural surplus for the structural transformation accompanying economic growth is often addressed by development economists. In view of this, the study empirically assesses the impact of agricultural finance on the growth of Nigerian economy. This paper employed secondary data and econometric techniques of Ordinary Least Square (OLS) of multiple regression estimates. The result of the model used suggests that the productivity of investment will be more appropriately financed with resources administered by the commercial and specialized financial institutions. And also, that there are an urgent and sincere needs to expand the credit size to the agricultural sector in order to enhance the productivity growth of the sector. It is recommended that maintenance of credible macroeconomic policies that is pro-investment in overhauling the Agricultural Sector and debt-equity swap option are necessary for an agricultural-led economic growth.
Clues That Aid in the Diagnosis of Nonaccidental Trauma Presenting as an Apparent Life-Threatening Event

Background Apparent life-threatening events (ALTEs) can encompass many different diagnoses. Nonaccidental trauma (NAT) is one potential serious diagnosis. Objective (1) To identify key elements in the history and physical exam in infants presenting with an ALTE that aid in the subsequent diagnosis of NAT; and (2) to evaluate the role of diagnostic studies in these infants in confirming the diagnosis of NAT. Design/Methods A retrospective chart review analysis, over a 2-year period, of infants with an ALTE was performed. From this group, all children with a discharge diagnosis of child physical abuse, shaken infant syndrome, or NAT were included in the study. Results 4 patients were found to be victims of NAT based on their clinical histories and physical examinations. Although confirmatory, ophthalmologic exams, skeletal surveys, and head CT scans had a lower sensitivity for NAT. Conclusions NAT should be considered when an infant is admitted for evaluation of an ALTE.
Selected on-orbit data from the FTSCE II aboard the MISSE 7 testbed

The 2nd Forward Technology Solar Cell Experiment (FTSCE II) that flew as part of the 7th Materials on the International Space Station Experiments (MISSE 7) successfully flew on orbit for 18 months from 23 November 2009 to 20 May 2011. The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate in collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory flew a myriad of experiments to evaluate advanced photovoltaic technologies. Such data is critical for technology development and future transition to operational use. Applications of the data include validating ground test protocols and assessing LEO environmental effects (atomic oxygen, ultraviolet radiation, thermal cycling, etc.). In addition to reducing risk to future spacecraft, research and development risks are reduced through early technology assessment for space operation. These experiments were comprised of triple-junction production as well as advanced inverted metamorphic (IMM) and other thin film III-V cells from multiple vendors. In addition to the III-V based devices an experiment was included to evaluate advanced amorphous silicon concepts. The methodology and analysis of the on-orbit data collected during the mission is presented here.
Pseudo-diel vertical migration in zooplankton: a whole-lake 15N tracer experiment

Diel vertical migration (DVM) of zooplankton is commonly considered an adaptation for feeding in food-rich and warm surface waters at night and avoiding visual predators during the day. However, the critical assessment of migration patterns frequently suggests that: (i) zooplankton may leave deeper waters with rich, deepchlorophyll layers and move into the epilimnion where food resources are lower and/or (ii) the night-time increase in epilimnetic plankton abundance is not matched by a density decrease in deeper strata. To study these discrepancies, we measured DVM of zooplankton in a 1.3-ha Spanish karst lake (Laguna del Tejo) where the phytoplankton in the deep chlorophyll layer had been labelled with the isotopic tracer 15 N. There were only limited changes in the vertical distribution patterns of rotifers and copepods over the diel cycle, but night-time biomass (mg L 21 ) of the cladoceran, Diaphanosoma brachyurum in the water column of the oxic zone increased 168% in the central area of the lake but there was not a parallel reduction in their density in the metalimnion or hypolimnion. Additionally, the isotopic signatures of the zooplankton in the epilimnion stayed constant from day to night, suggesting that there was little vertical migration. The results suggest that horizontal movements rather than vertical migration explain the increasing abundance of zooplankton in the central epilimnion of Laguna del Tejo during the night and that low food resources in this layer provide no incentive for DVM.
Changes in the Transcriptome in Allograft Rejection: IFN‐γ‐Induced Transcripts in Mouse Kidney Allografts

We used Affymetrix Microarrays to define interferon‐γ (IFN‐γ)‐dependent, rejection‐induced transcripts (GRITs) in mouse kidney allografts. The algorithm included inducibility by recombinant IFN‐γ in kidneys of three normal mouse strains, increase in kidney allografts in three strain combinations and less induction in IFN‐γ‐deficient allografts. We identified 40 transcripts, which were highly IFN‐γ inducible (e.g. Cxcl9, ubiquitin D, MHC), and 168 less sensitive to IFN‐γ in normal kidney. In allografts, expression of GRITs was intense and consistent at all time points (day 3 through 42). These transcripts were partially dependent on donor IFN‐γ receptors (IFN‐γrs): receptor‐deficient allografts manifested up to 76% less expression, but some transcripts were highly dependent (ubiquitin D) and others relatively independent (Cxcl9). Kidneys of hosts rejecting allografts showed expression similar to that observed with IFN‐γ injections. Many GRITs showed transient IFN‐γ‐dependent increase in isografts, peaking at day 4–5. GRITs were increased in heart allografts, indicating them as generalized feature of alloresponse. Thus, expression of rejection‐induced transcripts is robust and consistent in allografts, reflecting the IFN‐γ produced by the alloresponse locally and systemically, acting via host and donor IFN‐γr, as well as local IFN‐γ production induced by post‐operative stress.
Decreased tongue mobility – an explanation for difficult endotracheal intubation?

Established parameters predictive of difficulty in airway management were inconclusive in five ear, nose and throat (ENT) patients. All presented with degrees of tongue fixation – restriction of movement. Initially, experienced anaesthetists concluded that conventional endotracheal intubation would present no problems. Later, there were adjustments to this conclusion, with the ultimate being that four of the patients underwent fibre‐optic intubation: one electively, two after repeated failed conventional attempts and one after a failed attempt of retrograde intubation. The last patient underwent elective retrograde intubation. All intubations were performed uneventfully in anaesthetized or sedated patients under spontaneous respiration.
Ethnic density, cultural congruity and mental illness in migrants

Migration is now well understood to be associated with mental illness in many parts of the world. However, the cause and effects of migration that are associated with mental illness continue to be a point of debate. The Ethnic Density concepts give a plausible explanation. On further elaboration, we conclude that a move from a sociocentric society to an egocentric one leads to more distress and more mental illness. Cultural incongruity faced by a migrant in an alien culture has a similar impact. Several theories on migratory distress have tried to explain psychiatric morbidity: high morbidity at source, individual predisposition, stress, misdiagnosis and racial discrimination. We hypothesise that the impact of ethnic density and cultural congruity occurs in a social context.
Meeting new challenges with antiplatelet therapy in primary care.

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Age, Personality, and Somatosensory Cerebral Evoked Responses

Cerebral responses to stimulation of the median nerve were recorded in 89 healthy subjects, aged 15 to 80 years. Relationships between response characteristics, age, sex, and Maudsley Personality Inventory variables were determined. Amplitudes increased significantly with age. Age interacted with "extraversion" so that more "extraverted" subjects under 20 and fewer "extraverted" subjects over 40 had larger responses.
Thermosoftening Treatment of the Nasotracheal Tube Before Intubation Can Reduce Epistaxis and Nasal Damage

We evaluated whether a thermosoftening treatment with warm saline of a nasotracheal preformed tube can improve navigability through the nasal passageways and reduce epistaxis and nasal damage. A total of 150 patients were randomly allocated to three groups: Group I (untreated tube group, n = 50), Group II (35°C treated tube group, n = 50), and Group III (45°C treated tube group, n = 50). In Groups II and III, the tubes were softened at 35 ± 2°C and 45 ± 2°C with warm saline, respectively. In Group I the tube was prepared at room temperature (25 ± 2°C). The incidence of epistaxis and nasal damage in Groups II and III was significantly less than that of Group I (P < 0.05). Despite the more frequent incidence of smooth passage in Group III, no statistical difference was found among the groups. Logistic regression analysis also confirmed that epistaxis was more likely to be reduced when the tube had been thermosoftened (odds ratio = 1.46, 95% confidence interval = 1.02, 2.11). We conclude that simple thermosoftening treatment of the nasotracheal tube with warm saline helps to reduce epistaxis and nasal damage. Implications Thermosoftening treatment of a nasotracheal tube with warm saline before intubation can effectively reduce epistaxis and nasal damage. This technique is safe, easy, and suitable for all types of tubes and does not require additional implements.