Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Human tumor-infiltrating Th17 cells have the capacity to differentiate into IFN-gamma+ and FOXP3+ T cells with potent suppressive function (66.27)

Accumulating evidence suggests that T-helper 17 (Th17) cells and regulatory T (Treg) cells may exhibit development plasticity, and that CD4+ Tregs can differentiate into IL-17-producing T cells; however, whether Th17 cells can reciprocally convert into Tregs has not been described. In this study, we generated Th17 clones from tumor-infiltrating T lymphocytes (TILs). We showed that Th17 clones generated from TILs can differentiate into IFN-gamma-producing and FOXP3+ cells after in vitro stimulation with OKT3 and allogeneic peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). We further demonstrated that T-cell receptor (TCR) engagement was responsible for this conversion, and that this differentiation was due to the epigenetic modification and reprogramming of gene expression profiles, including lineage-specific transcriptional factor and cytokine genes. In addition to expressing IFN-gamma and FOXP3, we showed that these differentiated Th17 clones mediated potent suppressive function after repetitive stimulation with OKT3, suggesting that these Th17 clones had differentiated into functional Tregs. We further demonstrated that the Th17-derived Tregs, unlike naturally occurring CD4+CD25+ Tregs, did not reconvert back into Th17 cells even under Th17-biasing cytokine conditions. These results provide the critical evidence that human tumor-infiltrating Th17 cells can differentiate into Tregs and indicate a substantial developmental plasticity of Th17 cells.
Marketing As A Mediator Variable For Human Resources To The Performance Of Agroprenerur MSMES

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of human resources on the performance marketing of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This study was conducted on MSME Agropreneurs in Cikarang Regency, West Java. The analysis method used is Path Analysis. This study used explanatory research. The research population is all agropreneur MSME actors. This study used a Likert questionnaire given to 69 business actors. The results showed that Human Resources have a positive effect on marketing. Research also shows that marketing has a positive effect on the performance of MSMEs. Human resources and marketing together is an effective consideration for management in order to achieve small medium Enterprise performance.
Estimates for the averaged matrix and the averaged tensor

CONTENTS Introduction § 1. Extremum principles § 2. The variational method § 3. Two-phase media § 4. The integral representation method § 5. The quasiconvexity method § 6. The zero-Lagrangian method § 7. Linear elasticity. The variational method § 8. Two-phase media § 9. Fourth-order operators and a Stokes-type system of equations § 10. Remarks and open problems Appendix. Some simple properties of two-phase media References
Angles-Let's treat them squarely

We suggest a self-consistent treatment of the dimensions and units of the geometric quantity “angle. ” The method regards “angle” as a fundamental dimensional physical quantity, on a par with length, mass, time, etc. All units (whether angular or otherwise) are treated on an equal footing and balance out correctly; in particular, “radian” units need never be spuriously inserted or deleted. The method could find application in algebraic and calculus symbolic manipulation computer programs to correctly process units of physical quantities. The technique necessitates a minor modification of the relation “s=Rθ” and its consequences, rather than any modification of the units of other physical quantities (such as moment arms) as previously suggested by others. We make several important clarifying distinctions: (a) ω [SI: rad⋅s−1] for rotational motion (as in θ=ωt) versus Ω [SI: s−1] for simple harmonic motion [as in x=xm cos(Ωt)], (b) geometric trigonometric functions whose arguments are angles [SI: rad] versus .
Polarization and Mode Identification of Auroral Kilometric Radiation by PWS System onboard the Akebono (EXOS-D) Satellite

The first study of the Poynting flux of the auroral kilometric radiation (AKR) based on detected amplitudes and phase angle of waveforms has been carried out by the PWS (Plasma Waves and Sounder Experiment) onboard the Akebono (EXOS-D) satellite. With the clarified information on the propagation and polarizations, the propagation mode of the AKR was determined. The first results of the Poynting vector indicated that there is a case where the medium intensity AKR shows L-O mode propagation. The other results indicated that there is a case where sudden polarization reversal from the L-O mode to the R-X mode is associated with explosive AKR bursts. The electrostatic plasma waves were found near the local upper hybrid frequency in the source region. Though detailed studies are deferred for future studies, the evidence from the observation of the upper hybrid mode waves at the very source of AKR indicates a basic necessary condition for the conversion theory.The intensity and the direction of AKR Poynting flux vary even in a period of 10 milliseconds. The variation of this Poynting flux suggests very fast motion of the source location of AKR for their intense portion.
Orthogonality and linear functionals in normed linear spaces

The natural definition of orthogonality of elements of an abstract Euclidean space is that x ly if and only if the inner product (x, y) is zero. Two definitions have been given [11](2) which are equivalent to this and can be generalized to normed linear spaces, preserving the property that every twodimensional linear subset contain nonzero orthogonal elements. The definition which will be used here (Definition 1.2) has the added advantage of being closely related to the theories of linear functionals and hyperplanes. The theory and applications of this orthogonality have been organized in the following sections, which are briefly outlined: 1. Fundamental definitions. An element x is orthogonal to an element y if and only if j|x+kyjj > ||x|l for all k. This orthogonality is homogeneous, but is neither symmetric nor additive. 2. Existence of orthogonal elements. An element x of a normed linear space is orthogonal to at least one hyperplane through the origin, while for elements x and y there is at least one number a for which ax+y Ix or ||ax+yj| is minimum (Theorems 2.2-2.3). 3. Orthogonality in general normed linear spaces. The limits N? (x; y) =+lim,+. |lnx+yil jjnxjj =liml0? o [||x+hyjj -lixil ]/hexistandsatisfyweakened linearity conditions. Also, x Iax+y if and only if N_(x; y) < -a||x|| <N+(x; y), while N+(y; x) =0 for all nonzero x and y satisfying N+(x; y) =0 if and only if orthogonality is symmetric and N_(x; y) N+(x; y) (Theorems 3.2 and 3.5). 4. Types of uniqueness of orthogonality. An element x of a normed linear space is orthogonal to only one hyperplane through the origin if and only if orthogonality is additive, or if and only if the norm is Gateaux differentiable (Theorems 4.1-4.2). The space is strictly convex if and only if there is a unique number a for which ax +y Ix (Theorem 4.3). 5. Hyperplanes and linear functionals. Conditions for orthogonality can be given in terms of hyperplanes, while there is a unique number a with xo Iaxo+y if and only if there is a unique linear functional f with I lfI = 1 and f(xo) = ljxojj, or if and only if the sphere l|x|| < lixoll has a tangent hyper-
Effects of lateral ionospheric gradients on ELF propagation

This paper analyzes the propagation of the transverse electromagnetic (TEM) ELF mode when the earth-ionosphere waveguide is not stratified. It treats a localized disturbance by recasting the wave equation as a two-dimensional integral equation. Numerical solutions show that such a disturbance behaves like a cylindrical lens filling a narrow aperture. Lateral diffraction, focusing, and reflection can cause the TEM mode to exhibit a standing wave pattern before the disturbance, and a transverse pattern of maxima and minima beyond it. Such phenomena can contribute to the spatial fluctuations occasionally observed in ELF transmissions. The focusing and diffraction diminish when the transverse dimension of the disturbance approaches the width of the first Fresnel zone—typically, several megameters. The analysis models exceedingly widespread inhomogeneities, such as a disturbed polar cap or the day/night hemispheres, as semi-infinite regions having diffuse boundaries. It then derives full-wave analytic expressions for the lateral reflection and transmission coefficients of the TEM mode. Reflection can be important in two situations: first, when a great-circle propagation path is nearly tangential to the boundary of the disturbed polar cap and second, when the TEM mode is obliquely incident on the day/night terminator, in which case a phenomenon analogous to internal reflection can occur.
Ideas and results in teaching beginning maths students

At the University of Helsinki, special effort has been put to help beginning maths students to get started with their studies. This involves new ways of teaching a lecture course and new ways of giving peer support to the students. The results have been promising: the number of students passing certain important courses has been at least doubled compared to the earlier prevailing level. The present article describes the work done in connection to a lecture course and the thinking that lies behind it. A paper on peer support is planned.
Performance of sub-pixel registration algorithms in digital image correlation

Developments in digital image correlation in the last two decades have made it a popular and effective tool for full-field displacement and strain measurements in experimental mechanics. In digital image correlation, the use of the sub-pixel registration algorithm is regarded as the key technique to improve accuracy. Different types of sub-pixel registration algorithms have been developed. However, little quantitative research has been carried out to compare their performances. This paper investigates three types of the most commonly used sub-pixel displacement registration algorithms in terms of the registration accuracy and the computational efficiency using computer-simulated speckle images. A detailed examination of the performances of each algorithm reveals that the iterative spatial domain cross-correlation algorithm (Newton–Raphson method) is more accurate, but much slower than other algorithms, and is recommended for use in these applications.
Determinants of Workplace Bullying Types and Their Relationship With Depression Among Female Nurses

ABSTRACT Background Workplace bullying is commonly experienced by nurses worldwide. Purpose This study was conducted to examine the determinants of different types of workplace bullying and their relationship to depression in female nurses. Methods A cross-sectional correlational study was employed, and 484 female nurses from a large medical center in southern Taiwan completed the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. Results Being unmarried and working in medical/surgical units were found to be the major determinants of work-related bullying, whereas being unmarried was found to be the single determinant of person-related and physical-intimidation bullying. Moreover, work-related and person-related bullying were both found to be significant determinants of depression. Conclusions/Implications for Practice Nursing administrators should establish workplace-bullying prevention and management strategies by setting reasonable and equal workloads for nurses, assigning tasks equitably, and building depression-related support and consultation groups.
On the convergence of quadrature formulas related to an infinite interval

holds true whenever f(x) is a polynomial whose degree does not exceed 2»—1, and this property completely determines the numbers xi} x2, • • • , xK as well as the corresponding coefficients A\, A2, • • • , An. It is important to notice that these coefficients are all positive. For any function f(x) which is not a polynomial of degree g 2«— 1 the right member of (1) ceases to represent exactly the integral in the left member, and we must add the remainder 2? » in order to have an exact equality:
A variational calculation of TE and TM cutoff wavenumbers in circular eccentric guides by conformal mapping

The cutoff wavenumbers of higher order modes in circular eccentric guides are computed with the variational analysis combined with a conformal mapping. A conformal mapping is applied to the variational formulation, and the variational equation is solved by the finite‐element method. Numerical results for TE and TM cutoff wavenumbers are presented for different distances between the centers and ratio of the radii. Comparisons with numerical results found in the literature validate the presented method. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 31: 381–384, 2001.
SARS-CoV-2 Aerosol and Surface Detections in COVID-19 Testing Centers and Implications for Transmission Risk in Public Facing Workers

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and resulting COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic have required mass diagnostic testing, often taking place in testing sites within hospitals, clinics, or at satellite locations. To establish the potential of SARS-CoV-2 aerosol transmission and to identify junctures during testing that result in increased viral exposure, aerosol and surface samples were examined for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA from locations within Nebraska Medicine COVID-19 testing and vaccine clinics. Aerosols containing SARS-CoV-2 RNA detected within clinics suggest viral shedding from infected individuals. SARS-CoV-2 RNA detection in aerosol samples was shown to correlate with clinic operation and patient infection, as well as with community infection findings. Additionally, SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected in surface samples collected from clinics. The presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in aerosols in these clinics supports the continued use of respiratory protection and sanitization practices for healthcare workers, and other workers with public facing occupations.
Generic domain decomposition and iterative solvers for 3D BEM problems

In the past two decades, considerable improvements concerning integration algorithms and solvers involved in boundary‐element formulations have been obtained. First, a great deal of efficient techniques for evaluating singular and quasi‐singular boundary‐element integrals have been, definitely, established, and second, iterative Krylov solvers have proven to be advantageous when compared to direct ones also including non‐Hermitian matrices. The former fact has implied in CPU‐time reduction during the assembling of the system of equations and the latter fact in its faster solution. In this paper, a triangle‐polar‐co‐ordinate transformation and the Telles co‐ordinate transformation, applied in previous works independently for evaluating singular and quasi‐singular integrals, are combined to increase the efficiency of the integration algorithms, and so, to improve the performance of the matrix‐assembly routines. In addition, the Jacobi‐preconditioned biconjugate gradient (J‐BiCG) solver is used to develop a generic substructuring boundary‐element algorithm. In this way, it is not only the system solution accelerated but also the computer memory optimized. Discontinuous boundary elements are implemented to simplify the coupling algorithm for a generic number of subregions. Several numerical experiments are carried out to show the performance of the computer code with regard to matrix assembly and the system solving. In the discussion of results, expressed in terms of accuracy and CPU time, advantages and potential applications of the BE code developed are highlighted. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Novel technique for investigating the temperature effect on the diffusion coefficient of naphthalene into air

This article describes a technique that uses a piezoelectric quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) for determining the diffusion coefficient of naphthalene into air. The QCM is placed onto the open top of a closed Stefan tube and its active surface is covered with a thin layer of solid naphthalene. Due to the markedly enhanced QCM resolution of 10−9 g/cm2 over that of the conventional digital electronic balance, the QCM in this study requires much less time than previous studies using digital electronic balances for measuring the diffusion coefficient in a binary gas system. At P=0.1013 MPa and in a temperature range from 278.25 to 315.15 K, the empirical correlations to evaluate both the diffusion coefficient of naphthalene into air at 1 atm pressure and the Schmidt number of naphthalene at various temperatures are presented. The measurement uncertainty of the diffusion coefficient of naphthalene into air with the present system is less than 3%. In addition, measured results verify that the measurement of th.
New results on reconstruction of continuous-tone from halftone

Two iterative methods are used to reconstruct a continuous-tone image from its halftone: successive approximation and projection onto convex sets. The halftone image is assumed to be generated by thresholding with an unknown screen function which is estimated from the halftone image in the first stage of the reconstruction process. The screen function is an integral part of both iterative reconstruction methods. The other key element is a constraint on the bandwidth of the reconstructed image. Relaxing this constraint during the course of the iterations not only reduces the RMS error after each iteration but also achieves a relatively sharp full-band reconstruction at the end. <<ETX>>
DRIFT COEFFICIENTS OF CHARGED PARTICLES IN TURBULENT MAGNETIC FIELDS

Using test-particle simulations, the off-diagonal elements of the diffusion tensor are evaluated numerically. The comparison of the so-obtained time-dependent drift coefficients with analytical approximations shows that, for weak turbulence strengths or for slab turbulence geometry, the weak scattering result provides an excellent agreement with the numerical results. For two- or three-dimensional turbulence geometry, however, neither the classical scattering result nor alternative analytical approaches provide an accurate description of the numerically obtained values. Furthermore, the influence is discussed of a non-constant energy range in the turbulence spectrum and of non-static turbulence, for which the time dependence is modeled using magnetohydrodynamic plasma waves.
T-Scan III Post-orthodontic Treatment Occlusal Analysis in Extraction Cases

Aim: To assess the occlusal analysis after orthodontic treatment in non-extraction cases with T-scan III, and compare it with control group having normal occlusion and non-orthodontically treated. Materials and Methods: The current study was conducted on forty-eight participants (15 males and 33 females) with age ranges (1728 years). They were equally divided into two groups; Group (A) experimental group who finished their orthodontic treatment. and group (B) control group non-orthodontically treated. The T-Scan® III Occlusal Analyzing System version 8 was used for occlusal assessment for every participant. The force distribution percentage bilaterally in centric occlusion and mandibular lateral movement were measured. Data were collected and tabulated for statistical analysis. Results: There was significant difference in bilateral force distribution in centric occlusion between the two groups, whereas there was no significant difference among both study groups in the bilateral force distribution during lateral movements for the working and balancing sides, where both groups showed balancing side contacts. The experimental group had higher percentage of first premolar interferences, whereas the control group had significantly higher percentage of central incisor interferences. However, both groups showed higher prevalence of balancing interference for the second molars. Conclusions: The force distribution bilaterally in centric occlusion and balancing side interferences in lateral excursions were significantly different between post-orthodontic nonextraction and normal non-orthodontic groups. Also, the control group showed balancing side interferences in lateral movements of the mandible as well.
Locating epistemic (dis)privilege of female fans in select Indian narratives

ABSTRACT As a relatively new category in academia, discourses on Indian Fan culture, both digital and non-digital, are filled with apprehensive perforations. Rapid globalization and the digitization of media have enabled western fan practices as well as a scholarship to permeate into Indian culture but with a twist of patriarchy fused into it. Despite the involvement of female fans in the first wave of western fan practices, feminist cultural studies rarely found a place within fan studies. This article analyses two films Fan (2016) and Mohanlal (2018), set against the backdrop of culturally diverse regional fandoms to critique the gendered heterogeneity within Indian fandom. While the films selected for analysis ostensibly seem to celebrate the rich culture of media fans in India, nonetheless, they also serve as controlling images that reinstate the hermeneutical injustice perpetrated on female fans, thus marginalizing them. This article aims to tease out the epistemic injustice embedded in the gendered space of Indian fandom and calls attention to the need of establishing a feminist standpoint in the discourse.
Asymptotic bounds for the fluid queue fed by sub-exponential On/Off sources

We consider a fluid queue fed by a superposition of a finite number of On/Off sources, the distribution of the On period being subexponential for some of them and exponential for the others. We provide general lower and upper bounds for the tail of the stationary buffer content distribution in terms of the so-called minimal subsets of sources. We then show that this tail decays at exponential or subexponential speed according as a certain parameter is smaller or larger than the ouput rate. If we replace the subexponential tails by regularly varying tails, the upper bound and the lower bound are sharp in that they differ only by a multiplicative factor.
Accelerating Industrial Output Growth through Islamic Bank Decomposed Financing Optimization in Malaysia

Literature shows two hypothesis ‘More finance more growth’ formed u-shape and ‘too much finance’ formed an inverted u-shape profile. Existing literature shows contradicting findings on finance growth nexus by taking only a single indicator of total financing, where financial expansion is detrimental to growth if it surpasses a specific threshold point. This gap is addressed in this study by decomposing Islamic financing into Islamic producer financing (IPF) and Islamic consumer financing (ICF) and its quadratic impact on industrial output growth in Malaysia. Autoregressive Distributive lag (ARDL) approach is applied over the period of 2008; Q1 to 2020; Q4 and, in order to visualize the effect of moderator to the nonlinear model, this study have used Dawson (2014) approach. This study demonstrates a u-shaped relationship between Islamic decomposed financing and sectoral output growth, highlighting that financial development starts to accelerate the growth, once it surpassed the calculated threshold point. With the intention to determine the right financial ceiling to restrict financial activity, threshold points are crucial to the regulators. Our findings imply that policymakers should not only enhance financing, but also improve the quality of the financial system for potential growth. This necessitates the simultaneous expansion and tightening of financial rules, as well as the attendant supervision and surveillance of financial activities, in order to preserve the integrity of finance growth nexus and avoid the ‘vanishing effect’ which may lead to the incidence of future economic crises. This study enriches the discussion on Islamic decomposed financing and the threshold effect to contribute to the economic growth of the country.