Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Relationship between Admission GRE Scores and Graduation GPA Scores of Construction Management Graduate Students

ABSTRACT Graduate admission committees in some construction management graduate educational programs in the United States may sometimes require students to take and submit their GRE scores as part of the admission requirements. This is because they tend to believe that the GRE scores could predict the academic performance and success of students in graduate school. This study assessed the predictive ability of admission GRE scores on cumulative GPA scores at graduation of construction management graduate students. The hypothesis was that students who scored high in GRE at the time of admission would attain higher cumulative GPAs at graduation. The independent variables were GRE verbal score, GRE quantitative score, and total GRE score while the dependent variable was the GPA score. SPSS v21 and SAS v9.3 statistical analysis tools facilitated the analysis of the data sourced from three construction management graduate programs in the United States. The results showed weak predictive indices where GRE quantitative score was the better predictor of graduation GPA. Thus, the hypothesis of higher GPAs being associated with higher GRE scores was weakly supported. It was recommended that construction management graduate programs should re-evaluate requiring GRE scores as part of their admission criteria.
Understanding the self in relation to others: Infants spontaneously map another's face to their own at 16 to 26 months.

The current study probed whether infants understand themselves in relation to others. Infants aged 16 to 26 months (n = 102) saw their parent wearing a sticker on their forehead or cheek, depending on experimental condition, placed unwitnessed by the child. Infants then received a sticker themselves, and their spontaneous behavior was coded. Regardless of age, from 16 months, all infants who placed the sticker on themselves, placed it on the location on their own face matching their parent's placement. This shows that infants as young as 16 months of age have an internal map of their face in relation to others that they can use to guide their behavior. Whether infants placed the sticker on their face was related to other measures associated with self-concept development (the use of their own name and mirror self-recognition), indicating that it may reflect a social aspect of children's developing self-concept, namely their understanding of themselves in relation and comparison to others. About half of the infants placed the sticker on themselves, while others put it elsewhere in the surrounding, indicating an additional motivational component to bring about on themselves the state which they observed on their parent. Together, infants' placement of the sticker in our task suggests an ability to compare, and motivation to align, self and other. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
DEMONSTRATION: AN EFFECTIVE TOOL FOR INCREASING THE PRODUCTIVITY OF URD

in farmers' practice. Increase in the yield (99%) under FLD over farmers practice was obtained during the year 2004-05. The variation in the percent increase in the yield was found due to variation in agro climate parameter under rainfed condition. Under sustainable agricultural practices, with this study it is concluded that the FLD programme was effective in changing attitude, skill and knowledge of improved/ recommended practices of HYV of urd included adoption. This also improved the relationship between farmers and scientist and built confidence between them. The demonstration farmers acted also as source of information and pure seeds for wider dissemination of the HYV of urd for other farmers. of land and 7326 tones production with the average productivity of 440 kg/ ha -1 of urd. Front line demonstration is introduction by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, with the inception of technology mission of pulse & oil seed crops during mid eighties. The field demonstrations conducted under the close supervision of scientist of the NARS/KVK are called front line demonstration. The basic objectives of FLD are to speedy spread of the newly introduced high yielding variety of urd and acquaint extension functionaries and local farmers with front line Varietals and management technologies. METHODOLOGY Front line demonstration on urd was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Jagdalpur, during the period from 2002- 03, 2003-04 and 2004-05 in eight villages of three blocks, Bakawand, Bastar and Lohandiguda. The total 43 number of farmers were associated under this programme. The demonstration of improved technology was taken in an area of 0.5 to 1.00 acre of each farmers. Total 15 ha. area was covered in 3 years for demonstration of recommended improved practices of urd. In the demonstration, one control plot was also kept where farmer practices was carried out. The result was compared with the full package of practice. The primary data was collected from the selected FLD farmers with the help of interview schedule and interpreter and presented in term of percentage and the qualitative data was converted in to quantitative form and expressed in term of percent increased yield was calculated by using formula. Demonstration yield - farmers yield
DNA Environment of Centromeres and Non-Homologous Chromosomes Interactions in Mouse

Although the pericentromeric regions of chromosomes that are enriched in tandemly repeated satellite DNA represent a significant part of eukaryotic genomes, they remain understudied, which is mainly due to interdisciplinary knowledge gaps. Recent studies suggest their important role in genome regulation, karyotype stability, and evolution. Thus, the idea of satellite DNA as a junk part of the genome has been refuted. The integration of data regarding molecular composition, chromosome behaviour, and the details of the in situ organization of pericentromeric regions is of great interest. The objective of this work was a cytogenetic analysis of the interactions between pericentromeric regions from non-homologous chromosomes in mouse spermatocytes using immuno-FISH. We analysed two events: the associations between centromeric regions of the X chromosome and autosomes and the associations between the centromeric regions of the autosomal bivalents that form chromocenters. We concluded that the X chromosome forms temporary synaptic associations with different autosomes in early meiotic prophase I, which can normally be found until the pachytene–diplotene, without signs of pachytene arrest. These associations are formed between the satellite-DNA-rich centromeric regions of the X chromosome and different autosomes but do not involve the satellite-DNA-poor centromeric region of the Y chromosome. We suggest the hypothetical model of X chromosome competitive replacement from such associations during synaptic correction. We showed that the centromeric region of the X chromosome in association remains free of γH2Ax-dependent chromatin inactivation, while the Y chromosome is completely inactivated. This finding highlights the predominant role of associations between satellite DNA-rich regions of different chromosomes, including the X chromosome. We suppose that X-autosomal transient associations are a manifestation of an additional synaptic disorder checkpoint. These associations are normally corrected before the late diplotene stage. We revealed that the intense spreading conditions that were applied to the spermatocyte I nuclei did not lead to the destruction of stretched chromatin fibers of elongated chromocenters enriched in satellite DNA. The tight associations that we revealed between the pericentromeric regions of different autosomal bivalents and the X chromosome may represent the basis for a mechanism for maintaining the repeats stability in the autosomes and in the X chromosome. The consequences of our findings are discussed.
A Novel Standard for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening Intensity After Hepatitis C Elimination

Purpose To investigate long-term incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the factors associated with HCC occurrence after achieving sustained virological response (SVR) by direct-acting antiviral agent (DAA) treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV). Methods A total of 476 patients (male 227, female 249; median age 68) with chronic HCV infection who were treated with DAAs and achieved SVR were analyzed. The incidence of HCC and factors related to the development of HCC after HCV elimination were evaluated. Results The median observation period was 46.4 months. During this period, 40 patients developed HCC. The incidence rates of HCC were 3.7%, 6.0%, 7.1%, 9.3%, and 10.6% at 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years post-SVR12, respectively. Multivariate analysis with pre-treatment factors revealed that platelet count, α-fetoprotein, fibrosis-4 (Fib-4) index, and previous HCC history were independent factors that contributed to development of HCC post-SVR following DAA treatment. Of these factors, previous HCC history was the most significant, followed by Fib-4 index. Using these two factors, a novel scoring system was established. The presence of previous HCC history was scored as 2, and then, the absence of previous HCC history was stratified by Fib-4 index (≥3.07, 1; <3.07, 0). The HCC occurrence rate at 5 years was 0.4% in the 0-point group, 6.8% in the 1-point group, and 55.6% in the 2-point group, respectively. Conclusion Fib-4 index and previous HCC history were independent predictors for development of HCC after DAA treatment. Patients with these risk factors require careful observation.
Secondary Students’ Perceptions of Their Engagement in a Correcting Process

This study draws on mediated learning experience (MLE) theory to contextualize the correcting process within the sociocultural dimension of the teacher’s intervention and collaborative learning to facilitate student engagement with discovering, correcting, and rewriting practices. This correcting process was administered to eight mixed-ability groups of Vietnamese secondary students (n = 31) to investigate students’ perceptions of their engagement in the process from both quantitative and qualitative perspectives that have been under-researched so far. The statistical analysis of a closed-ended questionnaire shows that students strongly agreed with the practices and effectiveness of the process, accuracy improvement, approach preferences, and learning motivation. Eight students’ responses to semi-structured interviews elaborated on the benefits and disadvantages of group-correction and the significance of targeting errors, and on each correcting phase. While students’ responses satisfied MLE’s criteria, their perceptions of the limitations of group-correction somewhat qualified the way reciprocity occurred. The findings suggest offering students opportunities to act on language issues in their writing and confirm the usefulness of engagement with correction-feedback practices from which implications for L2 writing and further research are discussed.
Sonographic Versus Clinical Fetal Weight Estimation Accuracy

Background: Sonographic fetal weight estimation is an important component of antenatal care. It was found to be more reliable method to establish fetal weight at term and more consistent in various period of gestations. Aim of study: to compare clinical and sonographic methods for assessment of fetal weight regarding sensitivity, specificity and accuracy. Subjects and Methods: The study recruited 100 women scheduled for delivery from ante-natal care clinic with 38 weeks or more of gestation. Fetal weight was assed clinically and by ultrasound. Both techniques were compared and analyzed. Results: Ultrasound assessment of fetal weight showed better performance than the clinical method regarding absolute errors and error percentages. Ultrasound assessment showed better sensitivity and specificity in detecting fetal weight > 3500 gm. Moreover, it showed less bias on Bland–Altman plot analysis. Conclusions: Ultrasound assessment of fetal weight is safe, reliable and sensitive method of fetal weight estimation.
A nonlinear engine model for drivetrain system development

The development of integrated vehicle/powertrain control systems requires the existence of a nonlinear mathematical engine representation for incorporation into an overall vehicle driveline model. This paper develops such a model of a four cylinder spark ignition engine. Emphasis is placed on the formulation of engine component functional relationships and the validation of modeled system dynamics by engine dynamometer testing. The utility of the engine model as an element of the complete powertrain representation in the development of a traction control system is illustrated by simulation.
Impact of Body Mass Index on Postoperative Urinary Symptoms after Miduretheral Sling Surgery in Female Patients

Objectives This study aims to examine the clinical outcomes of women who underwent a midurethral sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence and compare postoperative urinary symptoms among different body mass index (BMI) groups. Methods A retrospective cohort study on results after midurethral sling surgery according to BMI was conducted at the institution of the current study from January 2010 to December 2019. The study population was classified into three groups according to patients’ BMI (in kg/m2) during surgery: normal weight (BMI < 23.0 kg/m2), overweight (BMI, 23.0–24.9 kg/m2), and obese (BMI ≥ 25.0 kg/m2). The primary outcome was the recurrence of urinary symptoms after surgery. The secondary outcomes were operation time, estimated blood loss, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complications. Results This study included 376 patients (normal weight, 148; overweight, 74; and obese women, 154) who underwent midurethral sling surgery. No significant difference was noted in urinary symptom recurrence after midurethral sling surgery. Of the patients, 6.8% (n = 10), 9.5% (n = 7), and 7.8% (n = 12) were normal weight, overweight, and obese women, respectively (P = 0.775). Moreover, operation time (P = 0.589), blood loss (P = 0.138), and complication rate (P = 0.865) showed no significant difference. Conclusions Midurethral sling surgery is effective regardless of BMI. Even when midurethral sling surgery was performed as a concomitant surgery, no significant difference in urinary symptom recurrence, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and complication rate was noted among different BMI groups.
Interpretation and Paradigm in Architectural Metatheory

This study stands in-between two distinct areas, modern epistemology and architectural theory and interpretation. A dual approach is being carried out in an attempt to transfer concepts and methods of approach from the field of philosophy of science to that of architectural discourse. By examining architecture at a meta-theoretical level, i.e., making architectural theory itself the object of theorizing, it is attempted to transcribe epistemological concepts, tools and conceptual schemas into the field of architectural interpretation and theory. The study’s objective is to outline a suitable framework for examining the evolution of architectural theory itself and for understanding its shifts. More specifically, we attempt to formulate a model that will allow for a more systematic approach of the course of architectural interpretation, theory and criticism. The main point of the study, stated and documented in detail, is that an architectural interpretation can be regarded as a (dominant) paradigm, much as a scientific theory can. Interpretations change over time, reflecting changes of value systems underlying a general view of architecture, rather than having a dependence on the specific object of interpretation. A concept of an “interpretative paradigm” (a hermeneutical paradigm) is proposed, regarded as a system of beliefs associated with a broad view of architecture, which determines the direction followed by the interpretations of distinct works. Hermeneutical paradigms do not constitute timeless invariants, but they are transformed and modified over time. The transition process by which such shifts occur, following a paradigm crisis, is analyzed in this article by describing a mechanism of theoretical/ interpretative paradigm shift in architecture. The study is concluded with a brief discussion of the notion of “progress” in architectural theory and interpretation, building on similar contribution in the philosophy of science.
Protective Activity of Beetroot Extract on Doxorubicin-Induced Hepatic and Renal Toxicity in Rat Model

BACKGROUND: The administration of doxorubicin can increase the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and disrupt the balance of antioxidant defenses triggered a cell damage including liver cells and renal cells. Antioxidant from medicinal plants have play role in protecting the cells against ROS. Beetroot tuber contains various phytochemical compound that has an antioxidant property. AIM: The purpose of the study was to determine the protective effect of beetroot ethanol extract on concurrent use of doxorubicin for 15 days by measuring blood levels of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, Creatinine, blood urea nitrogen and histopathological changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-five male white rats as weighing 180–200 g were divided into five treatment groups. Group I was the normal control group, Group II was a negative control group that only injected doxorubicin with a cumulative dose of 15 mg/kg body weight (BW) for 15 days. Group III-V was the test group given beetroot extract (BE) at doses of 100, 200 and 400 mg, respectively, for 15 days with doxorubicin. RESULTS: The group treated with BE at a dose of 200 mg/kg BW could improve serum levels of liver enzymes compared with negative controls (p < 0.05). The group treated with BE at a dose of 100 mg/kg BW also showed an improved effect on creatinine and BUN levels of rats compared to negative controls (p < 0.05). All parameters showed that the protective activity of beetroot ethanol extract was dependent on increasing the dose. CONCLUSION: This research proves that the compound contained in beetroot ethanol extract has protective activity in liver and kidney of rats induced by doxorubicin.
MESOSCOPIC FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSION MODELING

The transportation sector is a major contributor to U.S. fuel consumption and emissions. Consequently, assessing the environmental impacts of transportation activities is essential for airquality improvement programs. Current state-of-the-art models estimate vehicle emissions based on typical urban driving cycles. Most of these models offer simplified mathematical expressions to compute fuel consumption and emission rates based on average link speeds while ignoring transient changes in a vehicle’s speed and acceleration level as it travels on a highway network. Alternatively, microscopic models capture these transient effects; however, the application of microscopic models may be costly and time consuming. Also, these tools may require a level of input data resolution that is not available. Consequently, this dissertation attempts to fill the void in energy and emission modeling by a framework for modeling vehicle fuel consumption and emissions mesoscopically. This framework is utilized to develop the VT-Meso model using a number of data sources. The model estimates average light-duty vehicle fuel consumption and emission rates on a link-by-link basis using up to three independent variables, namely: average travel speed, average number of stops per unit distance, and average stop duration. The mesoscopic model utilizes a microscopic vehicle fuel consumption and emission model that was developed at Virginia Tech to compute mode-specific fuel consumption and emission rates. This model, known as VT-Micro, predicts the instantaneous fuel consumption and emission rates of HC, CO and NOx of individual vehicles based on their instantaneous speed and acceleration levels. The mesoscopic model utilizes these link-by-link input parameters to construct a synthetic drive cycle and compute average link fuel consumption and emission rates. After constructing the drive cycle, the model estimates the proportion of time that a vehicle typically spends cruising, decelerating, idling and accelerating while traveling on a link. A series of fuel consumption and emission models are then used to estimate the amount of fuel consumed and emissions of HC, CO, CO2, and NOX emissions for each mode of operation. Subsequently, the total fuel consumed and pollutants emitted by a vehicle while traveling along a segment are estimated by summing across the different modes of operation and dividing by the distance traveled to obtain distance-based average vehicle fuel consumption and emission rates. The models are developed for normal and high emitting vehicles. The study quantifies the typical driver deceleration behavior for incorporation within the model. Since this model constructs a drive cycle which includes a deceleration mode, an accurate characterization of typical vehicle deceleration behavior is critical to the accurate modeling of vehicle emissions. The study demonstrates that while the deceleration rate typically increases as the vehicle approaches its desired final speed, the use of a constant deceleration rate over the entire deceleration maneuver is adequate for environmental modeling purposes.
New approach to semi-active vibration isolation to improve the pointing performance of observation satellites

A momentum-wheel installed to provide attitude-control torque actually produces undesirable force or torque disturbances owing to wheel imbalance and imperfection of the ball-bearings. To improve the pointing performance of observation satellites, a vibration isolator is used to isolate observation devices from these disturbances. This paper compares three types of semi-active isolators that consist of a piezoelectric material and a switch-controlled passive circuit. Since this isolation is implemented by controlling a circuit switch no external energy is supplied to the system, and so the system is stable even when a malfunction occurs in control. We propose a simple but effective isolation method that needs to know only one velocity value instead of the full state of the system. Numerical simulations with a simple model of an observation satellite demonstrated that the proposed isolator works well to isolate an observation device from disturbances caused by the momentum-wheel, without causing any degradation in the attitude control of satellites.
Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Adult Attachment in Emotional Regulation Difficulties

Background: Approximately one-fifth of the world’s population has a temperament trait called Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS), expressed as increased awareness to perceive subtle stimuli and high emotional reactivity. These people are more sensitive to the environment and parenthood, so the development of psychopathology may be due to insecure attachment in conjunction with high sensitivity, not only to high sensitivity. However, there is little information on how SPS interacts with attachment style concerning Emotional Regulation, whose alteration is considered the underlying mechanism that allows understanding and preventing psychopathology’s emergence. Objective: This research’s objective was to evaluate the importance of SPS and attachment styles as predictors of difficulties in emotional regulation (ERD). Method: 1050 university students participated. To determine the direct and indirect relationships of the independent variables, generalized linear models and structural equations were used. Results: Only anxious attachment was indirectly related to ERD through the SPS. SPS-attachment interaction seems to increase the probability of ERD compared to a low level of SPS regardless of attachment style. An anxious attachment was found to be the best predictor of ERD. Conclusions: Difficulties in regulating emotions in highly sensitive people are difficult to avoid, even with a secure attachment.