Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Electronic structures and topological properties in nickelates Lnn+1NinO2n+2

Abstract After the significant discovery of the hole-doped nickelate compound Nd0.8Sr0. 2NiO2, analyses of the electronic structure, orbital components, Fermi surfaces and band topology could be helpful to understand the mechanism of its superconductivity. Based on first-principle calculations, we find that Ni \documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{upgreek} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document} }{}$3d_{x^2-y^2}$\end{document} states contribute the largest Fermi surface. The \documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{upgreek} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document} }{}$Ln 5d_{3z^2-r^2}$\end{document} states form an electron pocket at Γ, while 5dxy states form a relatively bigger electron pocket at A. These Fermi surfaces and symmetry characteristics can be reproduced by our two-band model, which consists of two elementary band representations: B1g@1a ⊕ A1g@1b. We find that there is a band inversion near A, giving rise to a pair of Dirac points along M-A below the Fermi level upon including spin-orbit coupling. Furthermore, we perform density functional theory based Gutzwiller (DFT+Gutzwiller) calculations to treat the strong correlation effect of Ni 3d orbitals. In particular, the bandwidth of \documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{upgreek} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document} }{}$3d_{x^2-y^2}$\end{document} has been renormalized largely. After the renormalization of the correlated bands, the Ni 3dxy states and the Dirac points become very close to the Fermi level. Thus, a hole pocket at A could be introduced by hole doping, which may be related to the observed sign change of the Hall coefficient. By introducing an additional Ni 3dxy orbital, the hole-pocket band and the band inversion can be captured in our modified model. Besides, the nontrivial band topology in the ferromagnetic two-layer compound La3Ni2O6 is discussed and the band inversion is associated with Ni \documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{wasysym} \usepackage{amsfonts} \usepackage{amssymb} \usepackage{amsbsy} \usepackage{upgreek} \usepackage{mathrsfs} \setlength{\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \begin{document} }{}$3d_{x^2-y^2}$\end{document} and La 5dxy orbitals.
Dietary modi fi cation of metabolic pathways via nuclear hormone receptors

Nuclear hormone receptors (NHRs), as ligand-dependent transcription factors, have emerged as important mediators in the control of whole body metabolism. Because of the promiscuous nature of several members of this superfamily that have been found to bind ligand with lower affinity than the classical steroid NHRs, they consequently display a broader ligand selectivity. This promiscuous nature has facilitated various bioactive dietary components being able to act as agonist ligands for certain members of the NHR superfamily. By binding to these NHRs, bioactive dietary components are able to mediate changes in various metabolic pathways, including, glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride homeostasis among others. This review will provide a general overview of the nuclear hormone receptors that have been shown to be activated by dietary components. The physiological consequences of such receptor activation by these dietary components will then be discussed in more detail. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
MODIFIED POLYENERGETIC X-RAY SPECTRA FOR DUAL ENERGY METHOD

The aim of the present study was the optimization of polyenergetic x-ray spectra for Dual energy imaging. The latter was accomplished by using various combinations of filter thicknesses and kVp. X-ray spectra were optimized by using double track x-ray tubes equipped with Molybdenum (Mo) and Rhodium (Rh), Mo and Tungsten (W), Rh and W, and a W or Rh anode combined with various Kedge filters and combinations. Filtering of energy spectra was implemented by determining the optimum combination and thicknesses of the lanthanides filters. The filtered spectra were normalized at standard exposure conditions. Best performance characteristics were obtained from the combination of Rh anode spectrum at 25kVp filtered with 100 μm Rh for low energy, and W anode spectrum at 50Vp filtered with 400 μm Ce for mammography, with mean energy values 19.57 and 30.10KeV respectively. For bone densitometry, best results were obtained from a W anode filtered spectrum at 110KVp with 900 μm Ce and mean energy values 37.78 and 85.56KeV for low and high energy respectively.
University of Southern Denmark Effectiveness of Optional Videoconferencing-Based Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorders Randomized Controlled Trial Tarp

Background: Treatment of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) is characterized by an adherence rate below 50%. Clinical research has found that patient adherence enhances treatment effect; hence, health authorities, clinicians, and researchers strive to explore initiatives contributing to patients receiving treatment. Concurrently, videoconferencing-based treatment is gaining ground within other addiction and psychiatric areas. Objective: The aim of this study was to test whether optional videoconferencing increases adherence to and effectiveness of AUD treatment in a randomized controlled trial (RCT). We hypothesized that the intervention would decrease premature dropout (the primary outcome), as well as increase successful treatment termination, treatment duration, and treatment outcome (secondary outcomes). Methods: We conducted this study in the public outpatient alcohol clinic in Odense, Denmark, between September 2012 and April 2013. It was an RCT with 2 groups: treatment as usual (TAU) and treatment as usual with add-on intervention (TAU+I). The TAU+I group had the option, from session to session, to choose to receive treatment as usual via videoconferencing. Data consisted of self-reported responses to the European version of the Addiction Severity Index (EuropASI). We collected data at baseline, at follow-up at 3, 6, and 12 months, and at discharge. Results: Among consecutive patients attending the clinic, 128 met the inclusion criteria, and 71 of them were included at baseline. For the primary outcome, after 180 days, 2 of 32 patients (6%) in the TAU+I group and 12 of 39 patients (31%) in the TAU group had dropped out prematurely. The difference is significant (P=.008). After 365 days, 8 patients (25%) in the TAU+I group and 17 patients (44%) in the TAU group had dropped out prematurely. The difference is significant (P=.02). For the secondary outcomes, significantly more patients in the TAU+I group were still attending treatment after 1 year (P=.03). We found no significant differences between the 2 groups with regard to successful treatment termination and treatment outcome. Conclusions: The results indicate that offering patients optional videoconferencing may prevent premature dropouts from treatment and prolong treatment courses. However, the small sample size precludes conclusions regarding the effect of the intervention, which was not detectable in the patients’ use of alcohol and severity of problems. Trial Registration: The Regional Health Research Ethics Committee System in Denmark: S-20110052; https://komite.regionsyddanmark. dk/wm258128 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6tTL3CO6u) (JMIR Ment Health 2017;4(3):e38) doi:10.2196/mental.6713
Control of clubroot on canola using the biofungicide Serenade plus cultivar resistance

In a trial under controlled-environment conditions, the biofungicide Serenade ® (active agent, Bacillus subtilis) was evaluated on canola cultivars that differed in resistance to clubroot. The biofungicide was applied as a soil drench to clubroot susceptible (CS), moderately resistant (MS), and resistant (CR) cultivars, and efficacy was higher on the MS than on CS cultivar. In 2010, the biofungicides Serenade and Prestop, and fungicides fluazinam and cyazofamid were applied in-furrow (500 L water ha -1 ) at seeding to a CS and CR cultivar in two field trials. Under high disease pressure, the CR cultivar reduced clubroot severity by 85-92% and increasing canola seed yield by over 40% relative to the CS cultivar. None of the products (fungicides or biofungicides) provided effective control of clubroot. To better understand how Serenade works, two of the product components, i.e., B. subtilis and its metabolites (product filtrate) were assessed for their relative contribution in clubroot control under controlled conditions. Each component alone was only partially effective, while Serenade reduced clubroot severity by over 90%. This pattern of response was confirmed using quantitative PCR assessment of P. brassicae DNA in treated roots at 2 and 3 wks after treatment. We conclude that an effective formulation will be required to support biofungicide performance under field conditions.
Learner Differences in Metalinguistic Awareness : Exploring the Influence of Cognitive Abilities and Language Experience

Recent emergentist views of language propose that its structure is “fundamentally molded by preexisting cognitive abilities, processing idiosyncrasies, and limitations” (Beckner et al., 2009, p. 17). Thus, the psychological characteristics that distinguish us as human contribute to language change at the collective and individual levels. With regard to the latter, it is particularly important for second language professionals to understand the nature of learners’ individual differences (IDs), so that we may appreciate these abilities, adapt instruction to idiosyncrasies, and circumvent limitations to the greatest extent possible. The outlook for research on IDs extends this perspective. For example, Dörnyei (2009) views IDs in second language (L2) research as multi-componential, integrated, dynamic, interacting, and complex. These themes are touched on throughout the following paper, which examines the role of L2 aptitude, working memory, and language experience in metalinguistic awareness stemming from exposure to an artificial language. *
Family-based collaborative ecoliteracy model for sustainable city Model ekoliterasi kolaboratif berbasis keluarga untuk kota berkelanjutan

The process of adaptation and adoption of modern values by multicultural urban communities raises various problems, especially those related to the environment. In Surabaya and Sidoarjo, even though the Surabaya City Government and the Regional Government of Sidoarjo have carried out various environmental programs, the demands of a fast and practical modern lifestyle create egocentric and anthropocentric attitudes. Urban communities must take on the continuous socialization of ecocentric behavior that adopts modern values but must also maintain the value of local wisdom to support the realization of sustainable city. The familybased collaborative ecoliteracy model is needed as a strategy to develop green living cultural values that can be practiced by all levels of society in various regions with different characteristics in both cities. This model directly touches the family as the main place to cultivate ecocentric mindset and behavior. Another consideration is that there is few government policies related to environment that directly target the family. This study illustrates how the family-based collaborative ecoliteracy model was applied to families in Surabaya and Sidoarjo and explains how the model has moved the attitudes and behavior of these families to those in line with ecocentric principles. By using a qualitative-descriptive approach, this model was applied to 16 families selected according to participant criteria. The subsequent changes in behavior were observed over a period of six months. The results of the application of the model show that each individual in the family collaborates and strengthens due to collective competence, which is an ecocentric value. Based on the orientation of green living values in eleven sustainable urban components, it can be concluded that almost all green city programs carried out by the government are intended to realize Surabaya and Sidoarjo as sustainable cities.
The Dynamin-like Protein Vps1 Stimulates Endosome-to-Golgi Fusion in Vitro

Intracellular membrane fusion events can be reconstituted by exploiting isolated organelles from cellular hosts or artificial membranes made of purified phospholipid components. Artificial construction of membranes provides two significant advantages. First, cellular isolation of the endosome-derived vesicles and TGN (trans-Golgi Network) compartments needed for the fusion assay would be extremely challenging. Second, reconstituting the membranes provides the added benefit of controlling size and lipid compositions to functionally mimic the individual membrane architectures and introduce only the purified proteins that are under investigation. For these reasons, I have developed the first simultaneous lipid and content mixing fusion assays that measures the efficacy of endosome-to-TGN fusion and its promoted fusion capability with the dynamin-like protein Vps1 for the purposes of recapitulating the fusion. To quantify lipid mixing between the donor and recipient membrane fluorescent lipids (Rhodamine-PE and NBD-PE) were used, while content mixing was assessed by analyzing the increase of FRET between Cy5streptavidin and PhycoE-biotin.
Prognostic model of rapid hepatic fibrosis progression in men with chronic hepatitis C

Materials and methods. А cross-sectional study which included 111 male patients with chronic hepatitis C was conducted. The patient examination program included: assessment of complaints and anamnestic data, physical examination, complete blood count, biochemical test, the stages of hepatic fibrosis according to METAVIR аnd genetic studies (detecting carriers alleles 11Gln or 11Leu of TLR7 gene in the genome of the examined men).
Protective Effects of Pioglitazone on Dextran Sodium Sulphate-Induced Colitis in Rats

The aim of the present study is to investigate the preventive effect of pioglitazone on colitis induced with dextran sulfate sodium (DSS) in rats. Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 180-200 g were randomized into four groups. Rats of the 1 st group received only saline and served as normal group. Colitis was induced in the remaining 3 groups by 1.5% DSS administered in drinking water for 8 days. Group 2 received only saline p.o. for 30 days and served as DSS control group. Groups 3 and 4 received pioglitazone (PIO; 10 mg/kg/day, p.o.) and sulfasalazine (SUL; 300 mg/kg) respectively for 30 days. All animals were sacrificed 24 h after the last treatment. Serum levels of interleukin-2 (IL-2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-17 (IL-17) were measured. Levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), reduced glutathione (GSH) and malondialdhyde (MDA), were measured in colon tissue. Significant elevation in GSH levels and reduction in MDA and TNF-α levels in colon tissue were observed in pioglitazone and sulfasalazine treated group when compared with the DSS control group. Significant elevation in serum IL-2 and reduction in serum IL-6 and IL-17 were observed when compared with the DSS control group. Pioglitazone reduced DSS-induced colitis possibly via reduction of MDA, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-17 levels.
Homelessness Effects on Men's and Women's Health

This article reports the main health status differences between a representative sample of homeless people and an at-risk for homelessness group consisting of people who use services for the homeless such as soup kitchens and public baths but have and maintain a home. The variables analyzed include health problems by system, risk habits and behaviors, substance use, alcohol problems, general health status, suicidal thoughts and perceived health status. Because of the gender differences between groups, the data were analyzed independently for men and women. The results show that the homeless have worse health status compared with the at-risk group. Homeless men had significantly more risk habits and behaviors, substance use, and mental health problems. Homeless women had similar tendencies, although they also had significantly more general health illnesses (by systems and over the past year). Almost no differences were found in drug use (especially alcohol use) or in mental health—except for depression, which was significant. These results shed light on new data regarding the correlation between homelessness and health issues.
Comparison of Markers of in Prostate Cancer Patients Bone Formation and Resorp to Predict Bone Metastasis tion

We investigated the usefulness of two biochemical markers of bone formation (PICP, the carboxy-terminal propeptide of type I procollagen, and bone ALP, bone-derived alkaline phosphatase) and a marker of bone resorption (ICTP, the carboxy-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen), to determine whether the presence of bone metastasis in prostate cancer could be evaluated and the extent of bone metastasis could be stratified by the serum levels of these markers, compared to total alkaline phosphatase (T-ALP) and prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The serum levels of PICP, bone ALP, ICTP, TALP and PSA were significantly higher in patients with both prostate cancer and bone metastasis (n=49) than in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (n=35) and patients with prostate cancer without bone metastasis (n=70). The superiority of a marker in the rate of detection of bone metastasis was evaluated with receiver operating characteristic curves. The serum marker levels were compared as a function of metastatic burden in bone (i.e., the extent of disease, EOD grade). We found that bone ALP is the most suitable marker for evaluating bone metastasis, especially for stratifying the degree of bone metastasis. Both PICP and ICTP were useful in this respect, but rather inferior to bone ALP. T-ALP had the lowest ability for detecting bone metastasis, but its correlation with the EOD grade was excellent, second to that of bone ALP. PSA showed limited reliability for stratifying the extent of bone metastasis.
Structural and spectroscopic properties of self-activated monoclinic molybdate BaSm

The crystal structure of new monoclinic molybdate BaSm2(MoO4)4 is refined in monoclinic unit cell C2/m with cell parameters a=5.29448 Å, b=12.7232 Å, c=19.3907 Å, =91.2812 o, V= 1305.89 Å 3 . The crystal structure consists of the SmO8 square antiprism joined with each other by the edges forming a 2D layer perpendicular to the c-axis. MoO4 tetrahedra join SmO8 by nodes and also participate in layer formation, and Ba ions are located between these layers. The lattice dynamics is theoretically calculated on the base of the crystal structure data. The Raman spectra are recorded and analyzed in comparison with theoretical calculations. The discrepancy between the experimental and calculated Raman frequencies does not exceed 2 cm 1 for the most of Raman lines. The luminescence spectra of Sm 3+ ions, which are positioned in the lowest local symmetry site C1, strongly differ from those detected for another molybdate crystal, β-RbSm(MoO4)2, with the C2 local symmetry. The 4 G5/2 → 6 H9/2 band is dominating in the BaSm2(MoO4)4 luminescence.
Draft Fine-scale genetic structure and relatedness in fungi associated with the mountain pine beetle

Complete List of Authors: Tsui, Clement; Sidra Medicine; University of British Columbia, Department of Forest and Conservation Science Beauseigle, Stephanie; Biopterre Ojeda, Dario; Norsk Institutt for Biookonomi Stjordal Rice, Adrianne; University of Alberta, Biological Sciences Cooke, Janice; University of Alberta Sperling, Felix; University of Alberta, Biological Sciences Roe, Amanda; Great Lakes Forestry Centre Hamelin, Richard; University of British Columbia
Diagnostic and prognostic value of cancer stem cell marker CD 44 and soluble CD 44 in the peripheral Blood of patients with oral Squamous cell carcinoma

Citation: Aya K. K. , Hamed A. F. , Hanaa S. R. , Mohamed M. F. , Amira I. F. (2017) Diagnostic and prognostic value of cancer stem cell marker CD44 and soluble CD44 in the peripheral Blood of patients with oral Squamous cell carcinoma. Open Science Journal 2(3). Received: 10 April 2017 Accepted: 5 May 2017 Published: 30 August 2017 Copyright:© 2016 This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Funding: The author(s) received no specific funding for this work. Competing Interests: The author have declared that no competing interests exists. Background: Head and neck cancer is a major health problem. Recent studies on the pathobiology of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) have led to the discovery of a small population of cancer cells with a consistent behavior with the features of cancer stem cells (CSCs). CSCs are required and responsible for initiation, maintenance and recurrence of disease. Molecular markers are commonly used for the identification of CSCs. CD44 is the most reported CSC marker in OSCC. The aim of the study was to evaluate and correlate the expression of CD44 in different histopathological grades of OSCC, as well as to assess the diagnostic and prognostic value of soluble CD44 (CD44sol) in peripheral blood of patients. Materials and methods: Fifteen patients with OSCC were included; biopsies were histologically evaluated using haematoxylin and eosin. Serial sections were immunohistochemically stained by monoclonal antibody to CD44. The intensity of immunostaining of CD44 was calculated. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method was used to determine the concentration of CD44sol in the blood serum. Open Science Journal
Common vetch (Vicia sativa) multi-podded mutants for enhanced commercial seed production

In comparison to other annual forage legumes, such as pea (Pisum sativum L.), advances in breeding vetches (Vicia spp.) are rather modest. One of the main obstacles in increasing the cultivation area under vetches is uncertain seed production, mostly due to their indeterminate stem growth and non-uniform maturity, with the genes controlling these important traits still unattested. In contrast, in wild populations of common vetch (V. sativa L.) the genes have been identified, isolated in this study, and mutant plants with more than usual two pods per node tested. Crossing these mutant genotypes with wild-type ones demonstrated that the number of pods in this vetch species is controlled by two genes, orthologs to FN and FNA in pea. If both genes are recessive, a plant will have more than two flowers per each node and, depending on not yet clarified environmental factors, more than two pods per node. Developing vetch cultivars with more than two pods per node may be one of the solutions for enhancing seed production in this crop.