Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
MOCCA code for star cluster simulations – IV. A new scenario for intermediate mass black hole formation in globular clusters

We discuss a new scenario for the formation of intermediate mass black holes (IMBHs) in dense star clusters. In this scenario, IMBHs are formed as a result of dynamical interactions of hard binaries containing a stellar-mass black hole (BH), with other stars and binaries. We discuss the necessary conditions to initiate the process of intermediate mass BH formation and the influence of an IMBH on the host global globular cluster (GC) properties. We discuss two scenarios for IMBH formation. The SLOW and FAST scenarios. They occur later or earlier in the cluster evolution and require smaller or extremely large central densities, respectively. In our simulations, the formation of IMBHs is highly stochastic. In general, higher formation probabilities follow from larger cluster concentrations (i.e. central densities). We further discuss possible observational signatures of the presence of IMBHs in GCs that follow from our simulations. These include the spatial and kinematic structure of the host cluster, possible radio, X-ray and gravitational wave emissions due to dynamical collisions or mass transfer and the creation of hypervelocity main-sequence escapers during strong dynamical interactions between binaries and an IMBH. All simulations discussed in this paper were performed with the MOCCA (MOnte Carlo Cluster simulAtor) Monte Carlo code. MOCCA accurately follows most of the important physical processes that occur during the dynamical evolution of star clusters but, as with other dynamical codes, it approximates the dissipative processes connected with stellar collisions and binary mergers.
EMERGING THEMES ON FILIPINO COMPANIES' NEEDS TOWARDS QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Based on previous studies, there is a need for Philippines businesses to reinvent itself. Critical as it is to prepare for the future, for many local traditional companies, starting with adopting existing technology solutions to solve operational issues may be a more important first step. The study conducted attempts to identify a theme of current issues facing companies through keyword analysis. 26 companies responded and were willing to be profiled and their business processes were subjected through thematic analysis. The results showed that many still operate in manual and traditional ways and require existing system to automate their processes. Employment of systems can improve their capacity of quality management in the 4th Industrial Revolution. The result of this study could be used for further researches into key technologies that Filipino companies need to invest in.
and Duncan (2014) Mutuality of Rogers's therapeutic conditions and treatment progress in the first three psychotherapy sessions. Psychotherapy

Objective: Research on the effects of Rogers ’ s therapeutic relationship conditions has typically focused on the unilateral provision of empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence from therapist to client. Method: This study looked at both client and therapist mutuality of the Rogerian therapeutic conditions and the association between mutuality and treatment progress in the first three psychotherapy sessions. Clients ( N = 62; mean age = 24.32; 77% female, 23% male) and therapists ( N = 12; mean age = 34.32; nine female and three male) rated one another using the Barrett-Lennard Relationship Inventory after the first and third session. Results: Both clients and therapists perceived the quality of the relationship as improved over time. Client rating of psychological distress (CORE-OM) was lower after session 3 than at session 1 ( es = .85, [95% CIs: .67, 1.03]). Hierarchical multiple regression was used to test the predictive power of mutually high levels of the therapeutic conditions on treatment progress. The association between client rating of therapist-provided conditions and treatment progress at session 3 was higher when both clients and therapists rated each other as providing high levels of the therapeutic conditions ( R 2 change = .073, p < .03). Conclusions: The findings suggest mutuality of Rogers ’ s therapeutic conditions is related to treatment progress.
APPRAISEMENT OF PREPONDERANCE AND RISK FACTORS OF GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION IN A TERTIARY CARE REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Gestational hypertension and preeclampsia are hypertensive disorders during pregnancy (HDP). Gestational hypertension is a condition of onset of hypertension without proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation whereas preeclampsia is refers to the onset of hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. The aim of prospective Observational study is to appraise the preponderance and risk factors of gestational hypertension in a tertiary care referral hospital. The study was carried out at the in-patient and out -patient setting of a private tertiary level hospital at the Malabar region of Kerala. The study was carried out for a period of 12 months. Based on inclusion criteria a total of 150 eligible consenting antenatal mothers were enrolled and participated in the study. All the study subjects were screened for GHTN, 35 subjects were categorized into GHTN group and 115 to non GHTN group. The prevalence of GHTN is about 23%. A number of risk factors for GHTN were identified, including age> 35 yrs, overweight, history of hypertension as well as family history of hypertension and diabetes. The prevalence of preterm birth, IUGR, NICU admission was significantly higher in women in GHTN than those with non GHTN. The percentage of cesarean delivery is higher in GHTN women than that of non GHTN women and the percentage of low birth weight of infants is higher in GHTN patients when compared to non GHTN patients. Nifedipine is commonly used in the management of GHTN. The possible risk factors confirmed in the study may be useful for the development of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of GHTN. lower education socio economic family HTN and past history of GHTN.
DMSO_A_273880 5025..5036

School of Public Health, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China Introduction: This study aimed to study risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients and establish a clinical prediction model. Research Design and Methods: A total of 3402 T2DM patients were diagnosed by clinical doctors and recorded in the electronic medical record system (EMRS) of six Community Health Center Hospitals from 2015 to 2017, including the communities of Huamu, Jinyang, Yinhang, Siping, Sanlin and Daqiao. From September 2018 to September 2019, 3361 patients (41 patients were missing) were investigated using a questionnaire, physical examination, and biochemical index test. After excluding the uncompleted data, 3214 participants were included in the study and randomly divided into a training set (n = 2252) and a validation set (n = 962) at a ratio of 3:1. Through lead absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression analysis and logistic regression analysis of the training set, risk factors were determined and included in a nomogram. The C-index, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, calibration plot and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to validate the distinction, calibration and clinical practicality of the model. Results: Age, T2DM duration, hypertension (HTN), hyperuricaemia (HUA), body mass index (BMI), glycosylated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) were significant factors in this study. The C-index was 0.750 (0.724–0.776) based on the training set and 0.767 (0.726–0.808) based on the validation set. Through ROC analysis, the set area was 0.750 for the training set and 0.755 for the validation set. The calibration test indicated that the S:P of the prediction model was 0.982 in the training set and 0.499 in the validation set. The decision curve analysis showed that the threshold probability of the model was 16–69% in the training set and 16–73% in the validation set. Conclusion: Based on community surveys and data analysis, a prediction model of CHD in T2DM patients was established.
PII: S0003-4878(00)00028-4

Objectives: To estimate the incidence of specific IgE sensitization and allergic respiratory symptoms among UK bakery and flour mill workers; and to examine the roles of flour aeroallergen and total dust exposures in determining these outcomes. Methods: A cohort of 300 new employees, without previous occupational exposure to flour, were followed prospectively for a median (range) of 40 (1–91) months. Cases—defined as those developing work-related symptoms or a positive skin prick test to flour ora-amylase during follow up—were compared with controls, matched for duration of employment. Exposures to flour aeroallergen and total inhalable dust were estimated using a questionnaire and personal sampling techniques. Results: Incidence rates for work-related eye/nose and chest symptoms were 11.8 and 4.1 cases per 100 person years (py), respectively. Fewer employees developed positive skin prick tests to flour (2.2 cases per 100 py) ora-amylase (2.5 cases per 100 py). Positive skin tests to occupational allergens were more common among those with new work-related symptoms. There were clear relationships between the risks of developing work-related symptoms or a positive skin prick test and three categories of estimated exposure to total dust or flour aeroallergen. Atopic employees were more likely to develop a positive skin prick test—but not work-related symptoms. These findings were unaffected by age, sex or cigarette smoking. Conclusions: In this population, many work-related symptoms which develop after first employment in modern UK bakeries or flour mills were not accompanied by evidence of IgE sensitization to flour or a-amylase. Although average dust exposures were within current occupational standards, the risks of development of upper and lower respiratory symptoms and of specific sensitization were clearly related to total dust and/or flour aeroallergen exposure. The incidence of work-related chest symptoms in the presence of a positive skin test to flour or a-amylase in this setting was approximately 1 case per 100 py.  2001 British Occupational Hygiene Society. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved
Knowledge and Perceptions of Alzheimer’s Disease in the United Kingdom

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a global public health problem with an ageing population. Knowledge is essential to avoid AD's risk factors and promote early awareness, diagnosis and treatment of AD symptoms. AD knowledge is influenced by many cultural factors including cultural beliefs, attitudes and language barriers. This study aims: (1) to define AD knowledge level and perceptions amongst the general UK population; (2) to compare knowledge and perceptions of AD among three main ethnic groups (Asian, Blacks, and Whites); and (3) to assess potential associations of age, gender, education level, affinity with older people (65 or over), family history and caregiving history on AD knowledge.Methods: Data was collected from 190 participants who were living in the UK from three different ethnicities, which were Asian (15.8%), Black (16.3%), and White (67.9%). Demographic characteristics of participants and AD knowledge correlation were assessed by the 30-item Alzheimer’s Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS), comprising 7 content domains. Data analysis included bivariate correlations to show associations between demographic characteristics of participants and their ADKS score, and multivariate analysis using ANOVA to illustrate potential correlations between ethnicity groups and ADKS score.Results: The general knowledge was found to be less than half, with 45.3% answering correctly out of all respondents. No significant differences were found for the total ADKS score between White, Black, and Asian participants. However, there were significant knowledge differences for ADKS domain scores. While Black participants had significantly more information about AD assessment and diagnosis (p=0.038), White respondents more likely to know about AD symptoms than their counterparts (p=0.009). Conclusion: The study's findings suggest that the AD knowledge level is not adequate for all ethnic groups. Moreover, ethnic groups differ in their AD knowledge and perceptions, and therefore, differ in their needs regards health communication. The study contributes to an understanding of ethnicity differences in AD knowledge in the UK population, and may also provide input into an intervention plan for different ethnicities’ information needs.
Filtering and System Identification: A Least Squares Approach

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Linear algebra 3. Discrete-time signals and systems 4. Random variables and signals 5. Kalman filtering 6. Estimation of spectra and frequency response functions 7. Output-error parametric model estimation 8. Prediction-error parametric model estimation 9. Subspace model identification 10. The system identification cycle Notation and symbols List of abbreviations References Index.
COPD_A_297943 701..713

1Integrative Toxicology, The National Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden; 2Department of Medical Sciences: Respiratory, Allergy and Sleep Research, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; 3Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Family Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden; 4Novartis Pharma AG, Global Patient Access, Basel, Switzerland; 5IQVIA Solutions, Real World Evidence Solutions, Copenhagen, Denmark Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the association between exacerbation frequency and clinical and economic outcomes in patients with COPD. Patients and Methods: Electronic medical record data linked to National Health Registries were collected from COPD patients at 52 Swedish primary care centers (2000–2014). The outcomes analyzed were exacerbation rate, mortality, COPD treatments, lung function and healthcare costs during the follow-up period. Based on the exacerbation rate two years before index date, the patients were initially classified into three groups, either 0, 1 or ≥2 exacerbations per year. After the index date, the classification into exacerbation groups was updated each year based on the exacerbation rate during the last year of follow-up. A sensitivity analysis was conducted excluding patients with asthma diagnosis from the analysis. Results: In total 18,586 COPD patients were analyzed. A majority of the patients (60–70%) who either have had no exacerbation or frequent exacerbations (≥2/year) during the preindex period remained in their group (ie, with 0 or ≥2 annual exacerbations) during up to 11 years of follow-up. Compared with having no exacerbation, mortality was higher in patients having 1 (HR; 2.06 [1.93–2.20]) and ≥2 (4.58 [4.33–4.84]) exacerbations at any time during the follow-up. Lung function decline was more rapid in patients with frequent exacerbations and there was an almost linear relationship between exacerbations frequency and mortality. Total healthcare costs were higher in the frequent exacerbation group (≥2/year) than in patients with no or one exacerbation annually (p<0.0001 for both). The results did not differ from the main analysis after exclusion of patients with a concurrent asthma diagnosis. Conclusion: In addition to faster lung function decline and increased mortality, frequent exacerbations in COPD patients imply a significant economic burden.
Phenolic Compound Content in Different Organs of Korean Common Buckwheat Cultivars

In this study the variation in phenolic compounds among cultivars of common buckwheat from Korea was evaluated. On analyzing the different parts of this plant, nine different phenolic compounds-rutin, epicatechin, chlorogenic acid, 4-hydroxy benzoic acid, catechin, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy benzoic acid, p -coumaric acid, quercetin and kaempferol were identified. The levels of these phenolic compounds varied not only significantly among the cultivars but also between plant organs. The amount of phenolic compounds in the flower was much higher than that in the leaf, stem and root of the plant, while the levels of phenolic compounds in any given plant part varied widely among the cultivars. None of the cultivars had the highest amount of any particular phenolic compounds in all the parts of the plant. The Suwon 1 cultivar was found to contain the highest levels of catechin and epicatechin, while the greatest amount of 4-hydroxy benzoic acid, chlorogenic acid, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy benzoic acid and rutin were present in Suwon 2. Thus, the Suwon 2 cultivar dominated over other cultivars, with the highest phenolic compound content in the stem, flower and roots of common buckwheat.
On meet hypermatrices and their eigenvalues

Let be a locally finite meet semilattice. Let be a finite subset of , and let be a complex-valued function on . The -dimensional hypermatrix of order , , given by is called the order meet hypermatrix on with respect to . We consider -dimensional meet hypermatrices of order . As an example, we consider GCD hypermatrices. We examine the structure of order meet hypermatrices with respect to , and provide a structure theoretical result that is a generalization of a known result for meet matrices. We also give a region in which all the eigenvalues of an -dimensional order meet hypermatrix with respect to a real-valued lie, and using that we obtain results concerning positive definiteness and E-eigenvalues of meet hypermatrices. Characteristics of meet matrices and the eigenvalues of supersymmetric hypermatrices are under active research, but the eigenvalues of GCD and related hypermatrices have not hitherto been considered in the literature.
The precise location and functional organization of the spinal neuronal locomotor-related

Title Page 1 Title: Rostral lumbar segments are the key controllers of hindlimb locomotor rhythmicity in the 2 adult spinal rat 3 4 Abbreviated Title: Spinal segments that control rodent stepping 5 6 Author Names and Affiliations: 7 Yury Gerasimenko, PhD 8 Chet Preston, BS 9 Hui Zhong, MD 10 Roland R. Roy, PhD 11 V. Reggie Edgerton, PhD 12 Prithvi K. Shah, PT, PhD 13 14 Pavlov Institute of Physiology, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia,199034. 15 Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los 16 Angeles, CA, USA, 90095. 17 Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia, 18 420006. 19 Departments of Physical Therapy, School of Health Technology and Management, and 20 Neurobiology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York, 11794. 21 Institute Guttmann. Hospital de Neurorehabilitació, Institut Universitari adscrit a la Universitat 22 Autònoma de Barcelona, Badalona, Spain, 08916. 23 24
Board Size Determinants: Evidence from Nigeria

This paper seeks to investigate the determinants of board size for Nigerian companies. To accomplish the aim of the study, a panel data set of public listed companies in Nigeria from 2005 to 2015 was employed. The results showed that the most common board size of Nigerian companies ranged from four to 18 members. Specifically, the findings indicated that board size was a function of company and industry characteristics. A significant and positive association was found between company size and board size, while CEO ownership and ownership concentration were negative. The results lend support to theoretical arguments that a company’s board structure is determined by the scope of company operations and monitoring costs associated with the company. Since company-specific characteristics The International Journal of Banking and Finance, Vol. 15. Number 1, 2020: 89-103 89 90 The International Journal of Banking and Finance, Vol. 15, No 1, 2020 : 89-103
(2019). Modular Assessment of Rainfall-Runoff Models Toolbox (MARRMoT) v1.2: an open-source, extendable framework providing implementations of 46 conceptual hydrologic models as continuous state-space formulations. Geoscientific (6),

This paper presents the Modular Assessment of Rainfall–Runoff Models Toolbox (MARRMoT): a modular open-source toolbox containing documentation and model code based on 46 existing conceptual hydrologic models. The toolbox is developed in MATLAB and works with Octave. MARRMoT models are based solely on traceable published material and model documentation, not on already-existing computer code. Models are implemented following several good practices of model development: the deﬁnition of model equations (the mathematical model) is kept separate from the numerical methods used to solve these equations (the numerical model) to generate clean code that is easy to adjust and debug; the implicit Euler time-stepping scheme is provided as the default option to numer-ically approximate each model’s ordinary differential equations in a more robust way than (common) explicit schemes would; threshold equations are smoothed to avoid discontinuities in the model’s objective function space; and the model equations are solved simultaneously, avoiding the
Blood Glucose Level and Risk of Multiple HPV Infections in Chinese Patients of a Pathologically Con�rmed HSIL with HPV Effection: A Restrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Apart from the controversy of high glycemic index and glycemic load associated with precancerous cervical lesions, few studies have examined the impact of fasting blood glucose levels on HPV multiple infections. In a population of HPV-positive women with high-grade cervical lesions, we conducted the current study to appraisal the relationship between blood glucose levels and multiple HPV infections. The present study was a cross-sectional correlative study. A total of 629 participants with a pathologically con�rmed HSIL with HPV infection were included from a hospital in China between 2018-1-1 and 2019-12-31. The target independent variable and the dependent variable were glucose level at baseline and multiplicity of HPV respectively. The ratio (OR) and 95% con�dence intervals (95% CIs) for the risk of multiple infections were estimated using logistic regression analysis. Results of unadjusted and adjusted binary logistic regression.
Detection of Autoimmune Hepatitis among Chronic Cases of Hepatitis B virus in AL-Najaf province

This study was amid to investigate the existence of HBV and the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) in addition study (C3, C4) Levels among chronic hepatitis B patients. The current study was conducted on 360 patients suspected with hepatitis B virus infection, which have age ranging (11-72) year were collected from center health laboratory, AL-Hakeem hospital, and AL-Sadder medical city in AL-Najaf city, during the period from January (2013) to August (2013). Fifteen healthy individuals without any evidence of chronic inflammatory disease involved as control, age ranging (21-50) years. The results showed that only 76 were seropositive hepatitis B in ELISA technique , the age group (44-54) year revealed high significance(p<0.05) than other age groups. While 35 (46%) out of 76 seropositive with HBc Ab, the age group (55-65) year showed high significant (p<0.05) than other age groups, and male more infection than female. The result also revealed that the autoimmune hepatitis disease was 5 (6.5%) out of 76 patient infected with Type 1autoimmune hepatitis. Complement fractions C3, decreased in all patients compared to those of a healthy control, while the autoimmune hepatitis patient recorded high level was 142.2±8 mg/dI. In regard to C4 was revealed normal concentration in all patients compared with control groups while the autoimmune hepatitis patient recorded high level was 41.7±5.1 mg/dI and non-significant (P<0.0) in males than female in concentration of (C3 and C4).