Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Inequality in Neurorehabilitation: Different practices among patients and relatives during rehabilitation after stroke and severe traumatic brain injury: a qualitative study

Social, educational and health related equality is an ideal in the Nordic welfare states. However studies have shown that wellpositioned patients achieve better treatment and more services, for example time and examinations, than others do. This article examines how patients and relatives mobilise resources in decision-making in a stroke unit. In particular, it focuses on the challenges in optimising the rehabilitation process faced by patients and relatives, and the strategies they use. Data were generated using participant observation and semi-structured interviews. Qualitative content analysis was applied to investigate the patients’ and relatives’ experiences of decision-making. We present a field-specific form of capital: An individual or a family’s resources that are valued in the field of rehabilitation as physical, behavioural and cognitively embedded attitudes and practices. Rehabilitation capital consists of four closely interrelated components: Performative Participation (Cognitively Embedded Performance and Self-initiating Activities), Bodily Progression, Institutional Acceptance and Institutional Potential. It is a resource potentially benefitting patients and relatives during inpatient rehabilitation and may provide patients with an advantage, to ensure the best rehabilitation. The possession of Rehabilitation capital (high or low) contributes explanations for unequal practices and treatments at a micro-level in healthcare institutions. ARTICLE HISTORY Received 17 September 2017 Accepted 28 January 2018
RAPD analysis on genetic diversity in eight natural populations of Phoebe bournei from Fujian and Jiangxi Province,China

Random amplified polymorphic DNA(RAPD) markers were used to estimate the genetic diversity and population genetic differentiation in eight natural populations of Phoebe bournei from Jiangxi and Fujian provinces,China.In the 160 individuals,12 random primers generated a total of 135 reproducible and discernible loci,among which 134 were polymorphic.37. 3% of genetic variance was observed among populations,as revealed by POPGENE software after Lynch Milligan′s(1994) correction.And according to the analysis of Shannon′ index of phenotypic diversity,46.4% of genetic variation resided among populations.This was congruent with estimation of genetic variation by the analysis of molecular variance(AMOVA),which revealed that 43.3% of the total genetic diversity(P0.001) was found among populations.Although its genetic variation mainly existed within populations,strong genetic differentiation occurred among populations perhaps mainly due to habitat fragmentation and isolation by distance,these were also the main causes for its endangered situation.Based on the results presented in this study,we recommended that attentions should be paid to protect as more populations as possible of this species,especially those populations with high genetic diversity in Xiqin,Pucheng and Mingxi,Fujian Province,and to collect genetic resources in the whole distribution areas for ex-situ conservation.It is also essential to enlarge its population scale by breeding and increase gene flow carefully by proper return-to-nature methods, so as to maintain its high level of genetic diversity.
Polymorphism Analysis of BMP15 Gene Related to Reproduction Trait of Goat Breeds in Shandong Province

The full-length BMP15(GenBank:EU743938) gene was cloned in the goat,and its two exons were analyzed using the F-CSGE.The results showed that one single nucleotide was mutated(A-G) at 901 bp,and the mutation made the 32nd amino acid turn from serine to glycine.Mutation was detected using LDR,and its correlation with litter size was analyzed in 3 goat breeds including Jining grey goat,Lubei white goat and Yimeng black goat.The results showed that the mutation did not affect litter size in Jining grey goat,but significantly increased the litter size in Lubei white goat and Yimeng black goat(P0.05). The GG or AG genotype had 0.34(P0.01) or 0.31(P0.01) more kids when compared to that of AA genotype in Lubei white goat; the AG genotype had 0.13(P0.01) more kids when compared to that of AA genotype in Yimeng black goat.These preliminary results show that the BMP15 gene is either a major gene that influences the reproductivity in Lubei white goat and Yimeng black goat or a molecular marker in close linkage with reproductivity.
Effectiveness of bioagents and neem formulations against Fusarium wilt of carnation

A study was conducted for two consecutive years i.e. 2005 and 2006 to gauge the effect of biocontrol agents and neem based formulations on wilt of carnation. Out of the neem formulations used, Achook was found to be most effective in managing the disease with 89.63% disease control followed by Neemazal. While amongst the BCAs, T. harzianum was found to be superior over T. viride and Gliocladium virens in managing the disease. Under field conditions all the treatments had a positive effect on the plant growth parameters.
Leptin Level and Plasma Prothrombotic Factors in Obese Subjects

Obesity is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Abnormalities in coagulation and haemostasis represent a well-known link between obesity and thrombosis (both arterial and venous). In human, production of a depocyte-derived peptide, leptin has been linked to adiposity; recent studies have shown that plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1),a prothrombotic factor associated with atherosclerosis complication is also produced in adipose tissue. Several studies reported that obese subjects had elevated levels of vonWillbrand factor (vWF) and fibrinogen . The aim of this work is to examine the relationship of obesity, fat distribution and serum leptin concentration with plasma levels of Prothrombotic factors (PAI-1 – (vWF) and fibrinogen) and lipid pattern (Triglycerides and Cholesterol) as metabolic parameters. The body fat distribution was evaluated by measuring the body mass index ( BMI) and waist-tohip ratio (WHR). This study was carried out on four groups: Group I (Control Group): Which is subdivided into two groups: Group Ia: Consists of 10 apparently healthy normal females with BMI < 25 kg/m 2 . Group Ib: Consists of 10 apparently healthy normal males with BMI < 25 kg/m 2 . Group II (Female Obese): 16 obese females with BMI > 30 kg/m 2 . Group III (Male Obese): 16 Obese males with BMI > 30 kg/m 2 . Results can be summarized as follows: 1. Very highly significant increase in serum leptin levels in group II and III vs group I (P<0.0001). Serum leptin was increased non-significantly in female group than male group (P> 0.05). 2. Highly significant increase in serum concentration of cholesterol and triglycerides levels in group II and III vs group I. 3. Obese subjects (group II and group III) had higher plasma concentration of all prothrombotic factors as compared to lean groups (GI) . PAI-1 P< 0.0001 for both obese groups, vWF and fibrinogen, P< 0.001 for both obese groups. 4. Significant increase in plasma levels of both PAI-1 and fibrinogen in female obese as compared to male obese (P < 0.05). Plasma level of vWF was increased nonSignificantly in female obese than male obese (P > 0.05). There was significant positive correlation between BMI and WHR, also there was a significant positive correlation between both of them and serum leptin concentration, plasma PAI-1, vWF and fibrinogen in groups II and group III.  WHR are positively associated with serum cholesterol and triglycerides in group II and group III.  There was significant positive correlation between leptin concentration and plasma PAI1, vWF, fibrinogen, cholesterol and triglycerides in both obese groups.
Multi-trait selection indexes for sustainable improvement of UK hill sheep

Profitability of hill sheep enterprises depends on both maternal and lamb traits, and selection programmes should include all aspects of performance. However, the relative contribution of different traits to overall profitability depends on the type of hill farm and, specifically, the severity of the environmental constraints on the farm (Coningtonet al., 2000). The objective of this paper is to derive and evaluate selection indexes for holistic and sustainable genetic improvement of hill sheep on ‘intensive’ and ‘extensive’ hill farms by considering carcass, maternal and ‘sustainability’ traits simultaneously.
Combining Ability for Yield and its Component Characters in Durum Wheat

Combining ability for yield and eight other component characters was studied in a 9 × 9 diallel cross in durum wheat. Three parents, viz., ‘Anhinga S’, ‘Cocorit S’ and ‘CPAN 1469’, were found to be the best general combiners for grain yield. ‘Cocorit S’ was found to be the best general combiner for number of grains per ear and weight of grains per ear, while ‘Anhinga S’ was the best general combiner for 1000-grain weight and number of days for heading. HD 4500 showed highest general combining ability for number of tillers per plant and ear length, while for plant height and number of spikelets per ear, ‘Jori S X Crane S’ and ‘Stewart 63’ came out as the best general combiners, respectively. Seven crosses exhibited significantly superior specific combining ability effects for grain yield. Both the parents of the crosses, ‘HD 4500 × Anhinga S’, ‘HD 4500 × Bijaga Yellow’ and ‘Cocorit S × Bijaga Yellow’, were positive general combiners. It is suggested that the varieties showing good general combining ability may be used in a multiple crossing programme for isolating high yielding varieties in durum wheats.
A Study on the Viability of the Pollen ofCastanea henryi Rehd et Wils

The effects of temperature, growth regulator, H_3BO_3 etc. on the germination of the pollen of Castanea henryi Rehd et wils were studied by using Bailuzi (a local variety) as the experimental material. The results showed: temperature of 30～35 ℃ was the optimum for the germination of the pollen and the stretch of the pollen tube of Castanea henryi, and low temperature was favourable to the storage of pollen. GA_3 of different concentrations enhanced the germination of pollen and the stretch of pollen tube, and GA_3 of the concentration of 50 mg/L had the best effect. H_3BO_3 of the concentration enhanced the germination of pollen.
Effects of nitrogen and cutting management on root growth and productivity of a Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) and white clover (Trifolium repens L.) pasture

Effects of Nitrogen and Cutting Management on Root Growth and Productivity of A Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) and White Clover (Trifolium repens L.) Pasture Gina Marie Kertulis Nitrogen (N) and defoliation effects on productivity, root growth and soil nitrate (NO3 ) in a Kentucky bluegrass and white clover pasture were examined. Nitrogen was applied annually in two equally split applications at rates of 0, 80 or 160 kg N ha. After reaching 12.7 cm, plants were cut to 2.5, 5.1 or 7.6 cm. Herbage was analyzed for yield, crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber. Root samples were divided into three depths: 0.0 5.1, 5.1 10.2 and 10.2 20.3 cm, and analyzed for volume, dry weight and length. Soil NO3 was measured. At the 2.5 cm cut yield and fiber concentrations were higher; CP concentration was lower. Roots in the top depth had lower volume, dry weight and length. When no N was added, CP concentration of herbage and soil NO3 concentration were lower, and root volume and dry weight were lower in the 0.0 – 5.1 cm depth. Cutting to 2.5 cm stopped root growth; more herbage was harvested but the material was more mature, decreasing CP and increasing fiber.
"Feeling Unseen": Exploring the Impact of Adaptive Social Robots on User's Social Agency During Learning

Adaptive robots have the potential to support the overloaded healthcare system by helping new stroke survivors learn about their conditions. However, current adaptive robots often fail to maintain users' engagement during interactions. This study investigated the impact of an adaptive robot on Social Agency which has been proposed to influence engagement during learning. Twenty-four healthy subjects participated in a study where they learned about stroke symptoms from a robot providing social cues either 1) when their engagement measured by a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) decreased or 2) at random intervals. While the results confirmed that Social Agency correlated with Engagement, the robot's adaptive behaviour did not increase Social Agency, Engagement, and Information Recall. Using qualitative methods, we propose that adaptive robots need to explicitly acknowledge users to increase Social Agency.
Influence of boron on growth, flowering, post-harvest life and nutrient remobilisation in ‘Raktagandha’ roses

Foliar spray of boron in November and January was found very effective over soil applications. Among the two foliar treatments, boron spray at 0.2% markedly improved vegetative growth, flower yield and flower quality. The same treatment significantly improved fresh and dry weight of cut flowers, increased water uptake and lengthened the vase life. Treatment with boron, particularly 0.2% foliar spray, was very effective in increasing the uptake of Fe, Zn and B; while no significant difference was noted with N and K uptake.
Determinantes del ahorro privado en Chile

Uno de los argumentos que se oyen con mas frecuencia en Chile en los ultimos anos es que se debe aumentar la tasa de ahorro para que este pais retome la tasa de crecimiento que exhibio desde mediados de los 80 hasta 1998. El punto es que para crecer a tasas elevadas (7%) se requiere una mayor inversion, la que de no estar financiada en su gran mayoria por ahorro interno, lleva mas temprano que tarde a un desequilibrio externo con os consecuentes ajustes y eventualmente con crisis de balanza de pagos. Evidentemente el ahorro y la nversion son solo parte de la historia. En los ultimos anos el incremento de la productividad ha pasado a ser un determinante clave en el crecimiento, por lo que sin este factor es imposible retomar tasas de crecimiento elevadas.
Attitude toward advertising: Does the 7-factor model work in chile?

Results of applying the 7-factor model of global attitude toward advertising to a sample of 373 Chilean students are presented and discussed. Three hypotheses, based on prior US studies, suggesting an inverse relationship between favorable attitude toward ad-vertising and experience with, knowledge of, and exposure to ad-vertising are tested. Empirical findings do not support these hypotheses. A factor analysis of the Chilean data resulted in a 9-factor solution in contrast with the 5-factor solution reported in the original test of the 7-factor theoretical model. Suggestions for further research are discussed.
Interleukin-6 and Related Proteins as Biomarkers in Systemic Sclerosis

The search for biomarkers in systemic sclerosis (SSc) is driven by a goal to stratify patients, identify potential subgroups for treatment, and help assess response to therapy. Emerging evidence indicates that interleukin-6 (IL-6) and some family members are key biomarkers involved in SSc pathogenesis and therefore suitable targets for therapy. Recent studies evaluating IL-6 and its canonical Janus kinase/signal transducers and activators of transcription downstream pathways in modulating fibrotic response and immune cell function suggest a pivotal role for IL-6 in SSc pathogenesis. Although the significance and effect of local tissue expression of IL-6 and its family members are less well established, high levels of circulating IL-6 may identify subgroups of patients with early-stage disease, particularly those at risk for progressive lung fibrosis. In addition, higher disease activity may portend poor prognostic outcome in terms of survival and skin disease. Longitudinal assessment of serum levels of IL-6 and its signaling associates may prove valuable in monitoring response to treatment. As an IL-6–dependent surrogate marker, C-reactive protein may assist cohort enrichment if targeted treatment for IL-6 demonstrates efficacy, especially in subgroups with high IL-6 levels. Although IL-6 appears to be a key factor in the hierarchy of the complex network of disease-associated molecules, the systemic or autocrine/paracrine manner in which IL-6 asserts its profibrotic effects—particularly its interaction with other key pathogenic factors in SSc—is unknown. Ongoing clinical trials will help to delineate the mechanisms of IL-6 in SSc pathogenesis and inform on the role of these biomarkers.
Alexithymia in Egyptian Substance Abusers

Alexithymia is thought of as a trait that predisposes to drug abuse. Moreover, it is suggested to be related to type of the substance abused, with the worst-case scenario including a worse prognosis as well as tendency to relapse or even not to seek treatment at all. To address this important subject in Egyptian patients, a sample of 200 Egyptian substance abusers was randomly selected from inpatients in the Institute of Psychiatry, Ain Shams University, Egypt. The study also included 200 group-matched controls. DSM-IV criteria were used for assessment of substance use disorders, and toxicologic urine analysis was used to confirm the substances of abuse. Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS)—Arabic version was used for assessment of alexithymia. It was found that alexithymia was significantly more prevalent in the substance use disorders group as compared to healthy controls. It was also found that among the substance use disorders group, alexithymics reported more polysubstance abuse, more opiate use (other than heroin IV), lower numbers of hospitalizations, lower numbers of reported relapses, and a lower tendency to relapse as a result of internal cues compared to patients without alexithymia. Statistically significant associations were also found between alexithymia and more benzodiazepine abuse and nonpersistence in treatment. The results suggest that alexithymia should be targeted in a treatment setting for substance use disorders.
Economics and Demographics Constrain Investment in Utah Private Grazing Lands

In Utah during the early 1990s it was theorized that substantive change was under way in the management of private grazing land. Change was thought to be spearheaded by grazing permittees who feared losing access to public forage and thus wanted to increase carrying capacity of private grazing land as a hedging tactic. We synthesized results from socioeconomic surveys conducted among a target population of 5,067 grazing livestock producers during 1993, 1996, and 1997. This population was evenly divided between permittees and operators wholly dependent on private grazing (e.g., private operators). Our primary objectives were to: (1) test the hypothesis that a sustained upswing in management change was occurring; (2) identify factors associated with operations that "actively" invested in their properties versus those that were "passive"; and (3) identify producer priorities for applied research. Mail and phone surveys were used. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and logistic regression. Compared to private operators, permittees controlled far more private land and livestock and were more profit-oriented and dependent on live-stock-derived income. Managers of both groups were aged--37% of the population was >65 years old. Eighty percent of 393 managers surveyed in 1996-7 classified their operations as passive and ranked factors related to aging and economics as main reasons for passivity. Logistic regression and ranking exercises revealed that the active minority was most associated with higher gross annual incomes, more stewardship values, greater willingness to incur debt, and being a permittee. Permittees were more inclined to be active managers because of a greater entrepreneurial orientation compared to private operators, who tended to be hobby ranchers. Our work supported an alternative hypothesis that passivity in land management has been maintained in Utah during the 1990s, largely because incentives were lacking for most of the population to do otherwise. A wealthier minority, however, could still make large investments in their operations because of a superior risk tolerance. We concluded that demographic and economic factors exert the most control over producer behavior today, not access to information or new technology. One consequence is that demand for information and technology can be episodic due to coincident economic, demographic, and policy factors, which also implies that applied research, extension, and policy formulation need to be more opportunistic in response to change. Producers felt that forage improvements, policy, and economics were top research priorities. A looming crest of retirements among traditional landowners bodes for substantive and rapid change in the use of Utah private grazing land. Nearly one-third of those planning retirement hope to sell property to land developers. DOI:10.2458/azu_jrm_v54i2_peterson
Human exposure to endocrine disrupters: Standardisation of a marker of estrogenic exposure in adipose tissue Note

In many epidemiological studies based on the direct measurement of exposure to organochlorines, the chemicals of concern are determined directly from adipose tissue samples. Although the measurement of all possible organochlorines, their metabolites, isomers and congeners may be desirable, it is expensive and time‐consuming and many chemicals with hormonal activity may not yet have been identified. Testing systems are therefore required to screen for estrogenicity and to identify appropriate biomarkers of human exposure. To address this issue, we developed and standardised a method to assess the total estrogenic xenobiotic burden in human adipose tissue. The method extracts and separates the more lipophilic xenoestrogens from ovarian estrogens, with a subsequent bioassay determination of the cumulative effect of the xenoestrogens. It was applied to 400 women, using 200 mg of adipose tissue: 65% of samples showed measurable estrogenicity in the fraction where most non‐polar xenoestrogens eluted, and 76% of fractions where ovarian estrogens eluted were positive for estrogenicity. Residues of 16 organochlorine pesticides were determined. No correlation was found between pesticide content and estrogenicity of the samples. The high percentage of positive samples suggests that the method is sensitive enough to be used as a biomarker of human exposure to estrogenic xenobiotics and can be applied in epidemiological studies.
Karyotype Analysis of an Endemic Species Primulina tabacum (Gesneriaceae)

The cytology of an endemic species Primulina tabacum (Gesneriaceae) was studied in this paper. The chromosome numbers and karyotype were investigated for the first time. The results revealed that the interphase nuclei were categorized to be rod prochromosome type and the mitotic prophase chromosomes were classified as proximal type. The chromosome number was 2n=36. The karyotype formula was 2n=2x=36=24m (1SAT)+12sm and the karyotype is 2A type.