Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Awe motivates authentic-self pursuit via self-transcendence: Implications for prosociality.

We propose that the emotion of awe (i.e., challenge that exceeds the scope of one's mental structures, requiring cognitive accommodation) awakens self-transcendence (i.e., reaching beyond one's self-boundary), which in turn invigorates pursuit of the authentic self (i.e., alignment with one's true self). This process has implications for prosociality. We supported our theoretical model in 14 studies (N = 4,438) using distinct awe manipulations or measures, employing different assessments of authentic-self pursuit, testing participants both in laboratory and field settings, and involving samples from both collectivistic and individualistic cultures. In Studies 1-2 (N = 828), dispositional awe was positively associated with authentic-self pursuit and induced awe motivated authentic-self pursuit. In Studies 2-9 (N = 2,461), dispositional awe was positively associated with, and induced awe strengthened, authentic-self pursuit via self-transcendence. These effects were independent of pride and happiness. In Study 10 (N = 281), self-smallness (i.e., a sense of self as small and insignificant), albeit induced by awe, did not account for the unique effects of awe on authentic-self pursuit via self-transcendence. Finally, in Studies 11-14 (N = 868), awe-induced authentic-self pursuit was linked with higher general prosociality, but lower inauthentic prosociality. The findings invite a reexamination of awe's relation with the self, while highlighting the complexity and intricacy of that relation. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved).
Walking Behavior and Pedestrian Flow Characteristics for Different Types of Walking Facilities

Based on a literature review of pedestrian traffic flow, this paper focuses on pedestrian flow characteristics for four different types of walking facilities in Shanghai, China, metro stations: one-way passageway, two-way passageway, ascending stairway, and descending stairway. Data on three pedestrian flow parameters, namely, pedestrian flow, density, and speed, were collected separately through recorded tapes. Pedestrian flow–density–speed relationships for each kind of walking facility were developed. Combined with the investigation of walking behavior, pedestrian flow characteristics on various walking facilities are compared with each other, particularly for the flow–density and speed–density relationships. The collected data and the established relationships could be used as a basis for modifying the design criteria of walking facilities in Chinese metro stations and could be helpful in improving research on the pedestrian flow theory.
Social Networks in the Front End: The Organizational Life of an Idea

textabstractAn effective front end (FE) of the new product development (NPD) process is important for innovative performance in companies. To date the NPD literature has mainly focused on the selection process of ideas and very little on the processes that take place before selection. This study aims to fill this gap by focusing on the social dynamics around ideas for new products in the FE. We do so by conducting a longitudinal in-depth study on the social dynamics around 18 ideas. In the first part of this study we focus on the social network of an idea, i.e. the people discussing the idea with each other, and the effect on the adoption of that idea. The results confirm existing views on the importance of large and diverse networks and extend existing insights by showing the importance of strong ties, increased density and involvement of senior management. In the second part we look at how the social networks in the FE are built up and how this is affected by both the formal organizational and network structure itself. The results for this part show that people working on a creative initiative interact more intensively in triads with ‘close friends’ and people they have previously worked with in projects, suggesting that the positive effects associated with such relations, such as psychological safety and communication effectiveness, outweighs the possible adverse effects of a lack of diversity. Implications for management could include stimulating employees to use social networks to further develop ideas possibly introducing formal guidelines, using project-rotation to build networks and reconsider recruitment policies.
Efficacy and safety of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) with paclitaxel plus carboplatin and oral metronomic chemotherapy (OMCT) in patients with technically unresectable oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)

A combination of maximum tolerated dose and metronomic chemotherapy schedule may lead to synergistic effects with acceptable toxicity. We assessed the efficacy and safety of this combination as neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in 14 patients with technically unresectable oral squamous cell carcinoma. They received NACT with paclitaxel-carboplatin and triple oral metronomic chemotherapy (OMCT) (methotrexate, celecoxib and erlotinib). Patients were assessed clinically and radiologically after a minimum of two cycles for resectability. Primary tumour site was buccal mucosa and oral tongue in 12 (86%) and 2 (14%) patients, respectively. The median number of NACT administered was three. The tumours of nine (65%) patients showed partial response and none of the patients had tumour progression. The tumours of nine patients (65%) were deemed resectable after NACT. Median progression free survival was 11.4 months (95% CI = 7.9–15 months) and median overall survival (OS) was not reached. OS at 15 months was 63.5% (95% CI = 37.8%–89.2%). Grade 3 or 4 haematological toxicities were seen in eight (57%) patients. Paclitaxel-carboplatin combined with OMCT is a well-tolerated and less resource intensive NACT regimen which leads to favourable resection rate and survival.
History of COVID-19 Symptoms and Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in HIV-Infected Patients in Northern France after the First Wave of the Pandemic

To assess the prevalence of COVID-19 in people living with HIV (PLWHIV), we performed an epidemiological survey from 1 April through 1 August 2020 in an HIV reference center in Northern France. PLWHIV completed a questionnaire about risk exposures and symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and performed a SARS-CoV-2 serology. Among the 600 PLWHIV included, 16 have been infected with SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms consistent with COVID-19 were frequent both in SARS-CoV-2 positive and negative patients (67% vs. 32%, p = 0.02). Among SARS-CoV-2 infected patients, one (6%) has been hospitalized and five (31%) have been asymptomatic. Close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case was the only factor associated with COVID-19 acquisition (40% vs. 13%, p = 0.01). The prevalence of COVID-19 in PLWHIV was 2.5%, half of the overall population estimate after the first wave of the pandemic in France. In conclusion, proportion of asymptomatic COVID-19 was high in PLWHIV. The prevalence of COVID-19 in PLWHIV was two times lower than in the general population.
Compact Multiband Folded Loop Chip Antenna for Small-Size Mobile Phone

A multiband folded loop chip antenna with a very small volume of 1 cm3 (40 times 5times 5 mm3) is presented. The antenna has a simple metal pattern comprising a folded loop strip and a tuning pad, and is especially suited for application in small-size mobile phones (groundplane length 60 mm only) for multiband operation. The metal pattern is attached on the surfaces of a foam base, and the first three resonant loop modes (0.5-, 1.0-, and 1.5-wavelength modes) of the antenna can be excited with good impedance matching by simply adjusting proper dimensions of the tuning pad and its location along the folded loop strip. The excited 0.5-wavelength mode forms as the antenna's lower band at about 900 MHz for GSM operation, while the 1.0- and 1.5-wavelength modes are formed into a wide operating band at about 1900 MHz for the antenna's upper band to cover DCS/PCS/UMTS operation. Design considerations of the proposed folded loop chip antenna are described, and effects of the tuning pad on controlling the performances of the antenna are shown.
Packing issue in cement blending for sustainability developments - Approach by discrete element method

Common cement blending materials for concrete like fly ashes, blast furnace slag, silica fume, metakaolin and rice husk ash have been investigated experimentally as to their impact on concrete’s mechanical, physical and sustainability capabilities. Such efforts offer but case-related information on involved materials and used procedures. Generalizations will be difficult because also contradicting information is provided: a weak basis to guide further developments. Published research data on blends with inert components (carbon black) confirm fineness to be the leading parameter governing their mechanics. Experimental efforts revealing blending effects on durability issues are more scarce because of their complicated, laborious and time-consuming nature. Hence, generalization capabilities are even more restricted. An approach is therefore presented for studying cementitious materials in the virtual reality, employing the concurrent algorithm-based dynamic discrete element method (DEM), HADES. Hydration simulation of the simulated (blended) Portland cement grain mixture is thereupon accomplished with an extended version of the vector approach. Robotics-based pore delineation provides topological information, while geometric characterization of the pore networks is accomplished by star volume measurements. Topological and geometric parameters can be combined in a hydraulic model for durability estimation. This approach allows covering a wide range of parameters. This would render possible more systematic and economic development of such materials for sustainability purposes, among other things. The production stages (DEM and hydration simulation) and the analysis stages (pore delineation and topology and geometry assessment) are briefly outlined. Application of the methodology is illustrated on finer and coarser grained cements blended with rice husk ash produced with different fineness. The effects of the gap in grading on the pore network characteristics relevant for transport-based durability items are outlined.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Composition, Quantification and Characterization at the three MSW Dumping Sites of Himachal Pradesh: A Case Study

Methane emission from landfills due to unmanaged dumping contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately to climate change. The green house gas emission from the dumping sites depends on various factors like quantity of waste generated, composition of solid waste, and characteristics of solid waste. The quantification and characterization of urban solid waste generation is fundamental for adequate decision making in the management strategy of urban solid waste in a city. The objective of this study is to quantify and characterize the waste generated in the three cities of Himachal Pradesh i.e. Shimla, Solan and Nahan. The chemical characteristics study include pH, Moisture, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Carbon and C/N ration and physical studies includes the composition of different waste categories. The annual waste generation in Shimla, Solan and Nahan calculated in this study 17,426.52, 7,130.70 and 1,608.37 tons (t) respectively for the year (yr) 2012-13. The main fractions were: Food and Carbon waste, paper and plastic waste. The pH of MSW was found slight to highly acidic in nature whereas moisture content was found to be in the range from 42.60 ± 1.95 in Nahan to 60.12 ± 1.39% in Shimla. The N, K, P and C estimated were found maximum 0.81% (Shimla), 0.65% (Nahan), 0.33% (Shimla), and 40.49% (Solan) respectively.
Soluble and Insoluble Dietary Fiber Consumption and Colorectal Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide with a high mortality rate. Dietary fibers, both soluble and insoluble, are essential for reducing the risk of CRC. In this study, a meta-analysis was performed to examine the relationship between the soluble and insoluble dietary fiber consumption and CRC risk. The highest vs. lowest fiber concentrations were compared by using PRISMA guidelines. To determine publishing bias, the Egger test; assess study heterogeneity I2 statistics were used. Studies that reported adjusted relative risk estimates with 95% confidence intervals (Cl) for the associations of interest were included. The results reveal that the relationship between soluble and insoluble fiber intake and the risk of CRC is almost equal [The total fiber ES = 0.75 (95% CI = 0.66–0.86), soluble fiber ES = 0.78 (95% CI = 0.66–0.92), insoluble fiber ES = 0.77 (95% CI = 0.67–0.88)]. Funnel plot and Egger’s linear regression tests demonstrated that there was no publication bias. Both soluble and insoluble fiber consumption appear to be protective against CRC, with a clinically significant reduction in CRC risk. It is critical to identify preventive steps to avoid the CRC development, especially by leading a healthier lifestyle that includes healthy diet.
ENDOCRINE DISTURBANCES INDUCED BY LOW-DOSE ORGANOPHOSPHATE EXPOSURE IN MALE WISTAR RATS.

Background Organophosphate exposure induces many endocrine effects. Aim In this study we observed the effects of acute stress induced by cholinesterase inhibition on the main hormonal axes. Materials and Methods We included thirteen weanling Wistar rats that were subjected to organophosphate exposure. They were first tested for baseline levels of butyrylcholinesterase, cortisol, free triiodothyronine, thyroxine, thyroid-stimulating hormone and prolactin. Secondly, chlorpyrifos was administered. Next samples were taken to determine the level of all the above-mentioned parameters. Results Butyrylcholinesterase was significantly decreased after exposure (p<0.001). Cortisol levels were significantly higher after clorpyrifos administration (358.75±43 vs. 241.2±35 nmoL/L)(p<0.01). Although prolactin had a growing trend (450.25±24.65 vs. 423±43.4 uI/mL), the results were not statistically significant. Both free triiodothyronine and thyroxine were significantly higher after exposure. Surprisingly, thyroid-stimulating hormone level almost doubled after exposure with high statistical significance (p<0.001), suggesting a central stimulation of thyroid axis. Butyrylcholinesterase level was proportional with thyroid-stimulating hormone level (p=0.02) and thyroxine level was inversely correlated to the cortisol level (p=0.01). Acute cholinesterase inhibition may induce high levels of cortisol, free triiodothyronine, thyroxine and thyroid-stimulating hormone. From our knowledge this is the first study dedicated to the assessment of acute changes of hormonal status in weanling animals after low-dose organophosphate exposure.Conclusion. Acute cholinesterase inhibition may cause acute phase hormonal disturbances specific to shocked patients.
NON-CLASSICAL FOUNDATIONS OF SET THEORY

Abstract In this paper, we use algebra-valued models to study cardinal numbers in a class of non-classical set theories. The algebra-valued models of these non-classical set theories validate the Axiom of Choice, if the ground model validates it. Though the models are non-classical, the foundations of cardinal numbers in these models are similar to those in classical set theory. For example, we show that mathematical induction, Cantor’s theorem, and the Schröder–Bernstein theorem hold in these models. We also study a few basic properties of cardinal arithmetic. In addition, the generalized continuum hypothesis is proved to be independent of these non-classical set theories.
An overview of poultry and livestock waste management practices in Ogun State, Nigeria

A structured, pre-tested and peer-reviewed questionnaire was used for collecting data pertaining to location, stock type and density, husbandry methods, feed sources, water sources for farm use and waste disposal methods, from 19 farms situated in 4 local government areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. Of the farms 58% practiced mixed animal husbandry consisting of poultry birds, large and small ruminants, swine, rabbits and fish, while the remainder (42%) raised only chickens. The results also showed that 26% of the farms sun-dried and burned animal manure, 21% converted animal wastes into slurry that was flushed into nearby streams and rivers, 37% used the wastes as manure on farmlands or dumped them in bushes, garbage sites or open wastelands, while 16% of the farms practiced a combination of all these methods. It is concluded that animal waste management by poultry farmers in the state is inefficient, implying inadequate awareness of the potential negative impact of poor handling of animal wastes in the environment. There is a need for further studies to assess the magnitude of the risk posed to the environment, livestock and human health by poor animal waste management practices in the area.
Reproducibility and diurnal variation of the directional sensitivity of the cerebral pressure-flow relationship in men and women.

The cerebral pressure-flow relationship has directional sensitivity, meaning the augmentation in cerebral blood flow is attenuated when mean arterial pressure (MAP) increases vs MAP decreases. We employed repeated squat-stands (RSS) to quantify it using a novel metric. However, its within-day reproducibility and the impacts of diurnal variation and biological sex are unknown. Study aims were to evaluate this metric for: 1) within-day reproducibility and diurnal variation in middle (MCA; ∆MCAvT/∆MAPT) and posterior cerebral arteries (PCA; ∆PCAvT/∆MAPT); 2) sex differences. ∆MCAvT/∆MAPT and ∆PCAvT/∆MAPT were calculated at seven time-points (08:00-17:00) in 18 participants (8 women; 24 ± 3 yrs) using the minimum-to-maximum MCAv or PCAv and MAP for each RSS at 0.05 Hz and 0.10 Hz. Relative metric values were also calculated (%MCAvT/%MAPT, %PCAvT/%MAPT). Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) evaluated reproducibility, which was good (0.75-0.90) to excellent (>0.90). Time-of-day impacted ∆MCAvT/∆MAPT (0.05 Hz: p = 0.002; 0.10 Hz: p = 0.001), %MCAvT/%MAPT (0.05 Hz: p = 0.035; 0.10 Hz: p = 0.009), and ∆PCAvT/∆MAPT (0.05 Hz: p = 0.024), albeit with small/negligible effect sizes. MAP direction impacted both arteries' metric at 0.10 Hz (all p < 0.024). Sex differences in the MCA only (p = 0.003) vanished when reported in relative terms. These findings demonstrate this metric is reproducible throughout the day in the MCA and PCA and is not impacted by biological sex.
New Approaches to Cardiovascular Disease and Its Management in Kidney Transplant Recipients

Cardiovascular events, including ischemic heart disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia, are common complications after kidney transplantation and continue to be leading causes of graft loss. Kidney transplant recipients have both traditional and transplant-specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease. In the general population, modification of cardiovascular risk factors is the best strategy to reduce cardiovascular events; however, studies evaluating the impact of risk modification strategies on cardiovascular outcomes among kidney transplant recipients are limited. Furthermore, there is only minimal guidance on appropriate cardiovascular screening and monitoring in this unique patient population. This review focuses on the limited scientific evidence that addresses cardiovascular events in kidney transplant recipients. Additionally, we focus on clinical management of specific cardiovascular entities that are more prevalent among kidney transplant recipients (ie, pulmonary hypertension, valvular diseases, diastolic dysfunction) and the use of newer evolving drug classes for treatment of heart failure within this cohort of patients. We note that there are no consensus documents describing optimal diagnostic, monitoring, or management strategies to reduce cardiovascular events after kidney transplantation; however, we outline quality initiatives and research recommendations for the assessment and management of cardiovascular-specific risk factors that could improve outcomes.
Evaluation of Lake Sediment Thickness from Water-Borne Electrical Resistivity Tomography Data

Lakes are integrators of past climate and ecological change. This information is stored in the sediment record at the lake bottom, and to make it available for paleoclimate research, potential target sites with undisturbed and continuous sediment sequences need to be identified. Different geophysical methods are suitable to identify, explore, and characterize sediment layers prior to sediment core recovery. Due to the high resolution, reflection seismic methods have become standard for this purpose. However, seismic measurements cannot always provide a comprehensive image of lake-bottom sediments, e.g., due to lacking seismic contrasts between geological units or high attenuation of seismic waves. Here, we developed and tested a complementary method based on water-borne electrical-resistivity tomography (ERT) measurements. Our setup consisted of 13 floating electrodes (at 5 m spacing) used to collect ERT data with a dipole–dipole configuration. We used a 1D inversion to adjust a layered-earth model, which facilitates the implementation of constraints on water depth, water resistivity, and sediment resistivity as a priori information. The first two parameters were readily obtained from the echo-sounder and conductivity-probe measurements. The resistivity of sediment samples can also be determined in the laboratory. We applied this approach to process ERT data collected on a lake in southern Mexico. The direct comparison of ERT data with reflection seismic data collected with a sub-bottom profiler (SBP) showed that we can significantly improve the sediment-thickness estimates compared to unconstrained 2D inversions. Down to water depths of 20 m, our sediment thickness estimates were close to the sediment thickness derived from collocated SBP seismograms. Our approach represents an implementation of ERT measurements on lakes and complements the standard lake-bottom exploration by reflection seismic methods.
Lochkovian (Lower Devonian) conodonts from the Alengchu section, western Yunnan, China

Abstract. The Lochkovian (Lower Devonian) conodont biostratigraphy in China is poorly known, and conodont-based subdivision schemes for the Lochkovian in peri-Gondwana (the Spanish Central Pyrenees, the Prague Synform, Sardinia, and the Carnic Alps) have not been tested in China. Therefore, we studied conodonts from the lower part (Bed 9 to Bed 13) of the Shanjiang Formation at the Alengchu section of Lijiang, western Yunnan to test the application of established subdivision schemes. The conodont fauna is assignable to 12 taxa belonging to eight genera (Ancyrodelloides, Flajsella, Lanea, Wurmiella, Zieglerodina, Caudicriodus, Pelekysgnathus, and Pseudooneotodus), and enables recognition of two chronostratigraphical intervals from the lower part of the Shanjiang Formation. The interval ranging from the uppermost part of Bed 9 to the upper part of Bed 10 belongs to the lower Lochkovian; whereas an interval covering the uppermost part of Bed 11 to the upper part of Bed 13 is correlated with the upper half of the middle Lochkovian. The Silurian-Devonian boundary is probably located within Bed 9, in the basal part of the Shanjiang Formation. However, the scarcity of specimens precludes definitive identification of bases of the lower, middle, and upper Lochkovian as well as other conodont zones recognized in peri-Gondwana.