Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Parent-Child Relationships in Childhood and Adulthood and Their Effect on Marital Quality : A Comparison of Children Who Remained in Close Proximity to Their Parents and Those Who Moved

This study examines the links between parent-child relationships in childhood and adulthood and the marital quality of adult children. Additionally, the study tests the hypothesis that this association is moderated by residential proximity and frequency of contact between the two generations. In order to test these hypotheses, 54 kibbutz children who have remained in close proximity and daily contact with their parents (“Remainers”) were compared with a matched group of 55 kibbutz-born respondents who moved away (“Leavers”). Findings indicated a strong association between family experiences during childhood (family cohesion, parental marital happiness, and parent-child relationships) and emotional and contact solidarity with parents in Yoav Lavee, Ruth Katz, and Tali Ben-Dror are affiliated with the Center for Research and Study of the Family, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Studies, University of Haifa, Israel. Address correspondence to: Yoav Lavee, PhD, School of Social Work, Faculty of Social Welfare & Health Studies, University of Haifa, Haifa 31905, Israel (E-mail: lavee@research.haifa.ac.il). http://www.haworthpress.com/web/MFR  2004 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Digital Object Identifier: 10.1300/J002v36n03_06 95 adulthood. Adult children’s marital quality was explained by parentchild relations in childhood and by the interaction between parent-child relationships in adulthood and living proximity. Marital quality was found to be associated with parent-child relations only for the Remainers but not for the Leavers. The findings have implications for parent-child relationships and marital quality among broader populations experiencing geographical mobility. [Article copies available for a fee from The Haworth Document Delivery Service: 1-800-HAWORTH. E-mail address: <docdelivery@haworthpress.com> Website: <http://www.HaworthPress. com> © 2004 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved. ]
Ultrafast Depopulation of a Quantum Dot by LA-phonon-assisted Stimulated Emission

We demonstrate ultrafast \emph{incoherent} depopulation of a quantum dot from above to below the transparency point using LA-phonon-assisted emission stimulated by a red-shifted laser pulse. The QD is turned from a weakly vibronic system into a strongly vibronic one by laser driving which enables the phonon-assisted relaxation between the excitonic components of two dressed states. The depopulation is achieved within a laser pulse-width-limited time of 20~ps and exhibits a broad tuning range of a few meV. Our experimental results are well reproduced by path-integral calculations.
Polyphenolic content and antioxidant activity of hydroalcohlic and alcoholic extract of Thymus vulgaris

Thymus vulgaris (thyme) (like some other wild Thymus species (wild thyme)) possesses a wide range of biological activities including expectorant, spasmolitic, sedative, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant. The objective of this paper was a screening of flavonoid content in Thymus vulgaris, the methanol extract of plant material was used for High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis. Additionally, the antioxidant activities were also determined by ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity and reducing power methods. Hydroalcoholic extract had the higher flavonoid and total phenolic contents than alcoholic extract of Thymus vulgaris . A strong positive correlation of R2 = 0.92 between total phenolic content and antioxidant activity was observed in this investigation. This study indicated that Thymus vulgaris exhibited the high antioxidant activity, flavonoid and phenolic content and can be used potentially as a readily accessible source of natural antioxidant.Antioxidant activities of polyphenols have been suggested to exert beneficial pharmacological effects on some diseases.
The γ134.5 Protein of Herpes Simplex Virus 1 Is Required To Interfere with Dendritic Cell Maturation during Productive Infection

ABSTRACT The γ134. 5 protein of herpes simplex virus 1 is an essential factor for viral virulence. In infected cells, this viral protein prevents the translation arrest mediated by double-stranded RNA-dependent protein kinase R. Additionally, it associates with and inhibits TANK-binding kinase 1, an essential component of Toll-like receptor-dependent and -independent pathways that activate interferon regulatory factor 3 and cytokine expression. Here, we show that γ134. 5 is required to block the maturation of conventional dendritic cells (DCs) that initiate adaptive immune responses. Unlike wild-type virus, the γ134. 5 null mutant stimulates the expression of CD86, major histocompatibility complex class II (MHC-II), and cytokines such as alpha/beta interferon in immature DCs. Viral replication in DCs inversely correlates with interferon production. These phenotypes are also mirrored in a mouse ocular infection model. Further, DCs infected with the γ134. 5 null mutant effectively activate naïve T cells whereas DCs infected with wild-type virus fail to do so. Type I interferon-neutralizing antibodies partially reverse virus-induced upregulation of CD86 and MHC-II, suggesting that γ134. 5 acts through interferon-dependent and -independent mechanisms. These data indicate that γ134. 5 is involved in the impairment of innate immunity by inhibiting both type I interferon production and DC maturation, leading to defective T-cell activation.
Vortex ring state protection flight control law.

The current and future trend towards fly-by-wire (FBW) control architectures on helicopters is aimed at bringing improved handling and enhanced safety. By giving a direct input through electrical signals, commands are much more precise enhancing overall safety. Furthermore, the pilot commands are monitored by the FBW control system to ensure the helicopter is kept within the flight protection envelope. As a result, the pilot always can get the maximum performance out of the helicopter without running the risk of exceeding safety margins. Vortex Ring State (VRS) conditions are among adverse flight conditions which mostly occur within a boundary confined to a part of the flight envelope at low forward airspeeds and at steep angles of descent or high rates of descent. The contribution of the present paper is to incorporate VRS boundaries inside a FBW flight control law in order to prevent the helicopter from entering the VRS region. The stability margin given by the heave mode damping is used as a metric to quantify the safety margin. Simulations show the good performance of the VRS-protection function.
Evolution-based design of neural fuzzy networks using self-adapting genetic parameters

In this paper, an evolution-based approach to design of neural fuzzy networks is presented. The proposed strategy optimizes the whole fuzzy system with minimum rule number according to given specifications, while training the network parameters. The approach relies on an optimization tool, which combines evolution strategies and simulated annealing algorithms in finding the global optimum solution. The optimization variables include membership function parameters and rule numbers which are combined with genetic parameters to create diversity in the search space due to self-adaptation. The optimization technique is independent of the topology under consideration and capable of handling any type of membership function. The algorithmic details of the optimization methodology are discussed in detail, and the generality of the approach is illustrated by different examples.
Negative-differential-conductance RTD amplifier MMIC with record foms of gain-to-dc power ratio and noise figure

An ultralow-dc-power negative-differential-conductance (NDC) microwave amplifier using resonant tunneling diodes (RTDs) is presented and its noise figure characteristic is for the first time reported. The fabricated amplifier exhibits an extremely low dc-power consumption of 155 μW along with good RF performances of an RF gain of 8.1 dB, a return loss of more than 11 dB, and a noise figure of 4.5 dB at 5.5 GHz. The gain-to-dc power ratio was estimated to be 52.2 dB/mW. The figures-of-merit (FOMs) of the achieved gain-to-dc power ratio and noise figure are record for sub-mW low-power monolithic amplifiers at the related frequency band.
Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells Limit Viral Replication, Pulmonary Inflammation, and Airway Hyperresponsiveness in Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection1

Plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDC), as major producers of IFN-α, are thought not only to be pivotal in antiviral immunity, but also to limit allergic inflammation. In this study, we delineate the role of pDC in a mouse model of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-induced airway inflammation. Bone marrow-derived pDC generated high levels of IFN-α upon RSV infection, and the percentage of pDC expressing MHC class II and maturation-associated costimulatory molecules was increased. However, their weak Ag-presenting capacity was not enhanced. Furthermore, pDC induced marked levels of IL-10 in T cell cultures irrespective of infection. In vivo, numbers of pDC in the lung increased early after RSV infection and remained elevated throughout the inflammatory phase and the resolution phase of infection. Depletion of pDC resulted in increases in peak RSV titers, pulmonary inflammation, and airway hyperresponsiveness. In contrast, adoptive transfer of activated pDC to the airways reduced RSV copy numbers. In conclusion, RSV infection induces activation of murine pDC with robust IFN-α production, limiting replication and accelerating elimination of RSV. In addition to this innate response, pDC also may play an immune regulatory role in reducing pulmonary inflammation and inhibiting the development of airway hyperresponsiveness.
LIZARD SPATIAL ORGANIZATION and HABITAT PARTITIONING in LA SIERRA DE GUADARRAMA, SPAIN

Durtng the summer of 1984, the spatial structure of a mountain lizard assemblage, located at la Sierra de La Guadarrama in Spain, was studied. The assemblage is composed of six abundant species. The habitst partitioning and microhabitat specialization of these species show that the differential use of spatial resources establishes a clear separation among most of the species. Regarding the habitat partitioning, the assemblage appears to be spatially subdivided into two categories: those species restricted to almost a single habitat, and those widely distributed along several habitat types. Among the latter subset of species, it is possible to further differentiate among the species restricted to the ground and those specializing in the use of rocks: and finally, there exists among the latter species differences in the size of the rocks used. The ecological meaning of this differential spatial use is discussed. INTRODUCTION Lizards are generallY. the most abundant diurnal vertebrates in a variety of ecosystems <Mou and Barbault, 1986; Pianka, 1973; Schoener, 1968). For this reason and because they can be easily studied in the field and laboratory, lizards are model organisms in many works accomplished in modern ecology <Fuentes, 1976; Huey and Pianka, 1977; Pianka, 1966; Simon, 1976i. Spatial segregation presumably is one of the most important factors in minimalizing the actual or potential competition among sympatrlc species, and also one of the dominant * Present Address: Centro de Investigaciones Biologicas de BaJa California Sur, A.C. A.P. 128 La Paz, 23000, B.C.S. , M~xico HERPETOLOGY factors in organizing natural guilds and communities marbault, 1985; McArthur and Pianka, 1966; Schoener, 1974). In spite of these facts, relatively few studies have been done concerning the spatial organization of lizard assemblages in Spain <Mellado, 1980; Mellado et al., 1975>. In this paper the spatial structure, both at habitat and microhabitat level, of a Spanish lizard assemblage is analyzed as a first step to deal with more detailed studies. The work accomplished may enable us to elucidate the role played by spatial relationships in the organization of locally well-defined communi ties. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Study Area. The field work was carried out along an altitudinal gradient ranging from 900 to 2200 m, at la Sierra de Guadarrama on the southern slopes of the el Sistema Central, toward the
Adaptive Approaches to Biosecurity Governance

This article discusses institutional changes that may facilitate an adaptive approach to biosecurity risk management where governance is viewed as a multidisciplinary, interactive experiment acknowledging uncertainty. Using the principles of adaptive governance, evolved from institutional theory, we explore how the concepts of lateral information flows, incentive alignment, and policy experimentation might shape Australia's invasive species defense mechanisms. We suggest design principles for biosecurity policies emphasizing overlapping complementary response capabilities and the sharing of invasive species risks via a polycentric system of governance.
Pronociceptive and Antinociceptive Neuromediators in Patellar Tendinopathy

Background The occurrence of nerve ingrowth and its relation to chronic tendon pain (tendinopathy) are still largely unknown. In healthy tendons, the innervation is confined to the paratenon, whereas the tendon proper is devoid of nerve fibers. In this study on the pathogenesis of tendinopathy, the authors examined sensory and sympathetic nerve fiber occurrence in the patellar tendon. Hypothesis Nerve ingrowth and altered expression of sensory and sympathetic neuromediators play a major role in the pathophysiology of pain in patellar tendinopathy. Study Design Case control study; Level of evidence, 3. Methods Biopsies from the patellar tendon in patients with patellar tendinopathy (n = 10) were compared with biopsies from a control group (n = 10) without any previous or current knee symptoms compatible with patellar tendinopathy. The biopsies were stained immunohistochemically for sensory and autonomic nerve markers. The biopsies from the 2 groups were compared using subjective and semiquantitative methods. Results Chronic painful patellar tendons exhibited increased occurrence of sprouting nonvascular sensory, substance P–positive nerve fibers and a decreased occurrence of vascular sympathetic nerve fibers, positive to tyroxin hydroxylase, a marker for noradrenaline. Conclusion The altered sensory-sympathetic innervation suggests a role in the pathophysiology of tendinopathy. Ingrowth of sprouting substance P fibers presumably reflects a nociceptive and maybe a proliferative role, possibly as reactions to repeated microtraumata, whereas the decreased occurrence of tyroxin hydroxylase may represent a reduced antinociceptive role. These findings could be used to develop targeted pharmacotherapy for the specific treatment of tendinopathy.
‘An Innocent Deception’: Placebo Controls in the St Petersburg Homeopathy Trial, 1829–1830

Samuel Hahnemann (1755-1843), founder of the homeopathic school, began the systematic serial dilution and succussion of his medicines around 1814.1 Since then the homeopathic materia medica has often been thought of as an elaborate collection of placebos, and it has long been known that placebo-controlled tests of homeopathy took place as early as the mid-1830s.2 A likely origin for this development in the history of clinical evaluation can be found in reports of two linked hospital-based trials of homeopathy that took place in Russia a few years earlier.
Inner-outer GMRES algorithm for MLFMA implementation

Method of moments (MoM) solutions of surface integral equations are among the most successful methods for solving scattering and radiation problems involving metallic objects. A simple and effective preconditioning technique is introduced for the iterative solution of multilevel fast multipole algorithm (MLFMA) equation systems from the combined field integral equation (CFIE). The preconditioner is derived from the near zone strong interaction matrix elements of the coupling matrix and its iteration avoids the typical fill-in problem associated with direct factorization methods. Using the preconditioner with an inner generalized minimum residual (GMRES) solver results in excellent convergence with fewer iterative steps. This keeps a low memory requirement and helps to alleviate the influence of the lost convergence information for the conventional restarted GMRES.
A Prospective Study of Gastric Emptying and Its Relationship to the Development of Nausea, Vomiting, and Anorexia after Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation

BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Gastric motor dysfunction may be responsible, in some patients, for the nausea and emesis that occur following high-dose chemotherapy (HDT) and autologous stem cell transplantation (SCT). We sought to define the prevalence of gastric emptying abnormalities and their relationship to the development of nausea, vomiting, and anorexia in patients undergoing HDT and autologous SCT.METHODS:We prospectively studied patients with a variety of malignancies who received standard transplantation doses of chemotherapeutic agents and antiemetics. Gastric emptying was assessed prior to HDT and on Days 0 (day of stem cell infusion), +7, and +14 from SCT. Symptom assessment was obtained daily from initiation of HDT to 28 days after SCT.RESULTS:Twenty-four patients were studied. Prior to HDT, gastric emptying was rapid in two patients. Nausea, emesis, and anorexia occurred in all patients, peaked in severity at Day +7 after SCT and, with the exception of anorexia, had returned toward baseline levels by Day +28. As a group, gastric emptying was significantly slower on Days 0 and +7 and returned to baseline level by Day +14. Twenty-six percent and 44% of patients demonstrated delayed gastric emptying (T1/2 >90 min) on Days 0 and +7, respectively, while 13% and 31% of patients had rapid gastric emptying (T1/2 <30 min) on Days 0 and +7, respectively. Thirty-nine percent and 75% of patients had either rapid or delayed gastric emptying on Days 0 and +7, respectively. There was an association between delayed gastric emptying and moderate-severe anorexia on Day +7 and between delayed gastric emptying and at least mild vomiting on Day 0. Additionally, there was an association between rapid gastric emptying and at least mild vomiting on Day +7. Finally, an association was found between either rapid or delayed gastric emptying and at least mild nausea on Day +7.CONCLUSION:Both delayed and rapid gastric emptying occur commonly during the 2-wk period following HDT and autologous SCT and may be responsible, at least in part, for upper gastrointestinal symptoms that occur in these patients.
Pain in the Context of Family: A Study on Factors Contributing to Marital Satisfaction among Couples Suffering from Chronic Pain

Background: Chronic pain is associated with increased stress in families and has its own impact on the relationship between members of the family. Among couples, if one of them suffers from chronic pain, this may influence marital satisfaction in both of them and given the importance of marital satisfaction in the prediction of successful treatment outcome, it is important to investigate pain and personality-related factors contributing to inter-individuals variation in marital satisfaction. Methods: Participants in this study were recruited from Atieh Hospital and Rasa Pain Clinic, Tehran, Iran in the year 2013. Chronic pain patients and their spouses were asked to complete a battery of questionnaires including measures on pain cognition and marital satisfaction. Using correlation and regression analysis factors with the highest level of contribution to marital satisfaction were investigated. Results: Spouses’ level of rumination about patients’ pain has been found to be positively correlated with marital satisfaction in patients. In addition, patients’ depression has been found to be the best predictor of level of marital satisfaction in patients. In addition, patients’ level of depression, disability and perceived helplessness has been found to be the best predictors of marital satisfaction in their spouses. Conclusion: To improve marital satisfaction among chronic pain patients, their support-seeking needs should be satisfied through involvement of their spouses in the process of treatment. To improve marital satisfaction among patients’ spouses, we should help patients regain their ability, improve their mood, and make patients believe that they have access to the support of their caregivers.
Early Chemokine Cascades in Murine Cardiac Grafts Regulate T Cell Recruitment and Progression of Acute Allograft Rejection1

The identification of early inflammatory events after transplant in solid tissue organ grafts that may direct T cell recruitment and promote acute allograft rejection remain largely unknown. To better understand temporal aspects of early inflammatory events in vascularized organ grafts, we tested the intragraft expression of four different chemokines in heterotopically transplanted A/J (H-2a) and syngeneic heart grafts in C57BL/6 (H-2b) recipient mice from 1.5 to 48 h after transplant. Similar temporal expression patterns and equivalent levels of chemokine expression were observed in both syngeneic and allogeneic cardiac allografts during this time period. Expression of the neutrophil chemoattractant growth-related oncogene α (KC) was observed first and reached peak levels by 6 h after transplant and was followed by the monocyte/macrophage chemoattractant protein-1 (JE) and then macrophage inflammatory proteins 1β and 1α. Administration of rabbit KC antiserum to allograft recipients within 30 min of cardiac transplantation attenuated downstream events including intra-allograft expression of the T cell chemoattractants IFN-γ-inducible protein-10 and monokine induced by IFN-γ, cellular infiltration into the allograft, and graft rejection. Similarly, depletion of recipient neutrophils at the time of transplantation significantly extended allograft survival from day 8 to 10 in control-treated recipients up to day 21 after transplant. These results indicate the induction of highly organized cascades of neutrophil and macrophage chemoattractants in cardiac grafts and support the proposal that early inflammatory events are required for optimal recruitment of T cells into allografts during the progression of acute rejection of cardiac allografts.
Stereo matching method using multiple angular signatures matched by multidimensional dynamic timewarping (MD-DTW)

We consider the problem of matching interest points (IPs) extracted from the two images of a stereoscopic pair. We describe each IP via a descriptor consisting in one angular signature for a grayscale image, three signatures for a color image, and, more generally, N signatures for N coregistered images of different modalities. Each angular signature is generated by spinning a “steerable x-tapered, y-derivative, half-Gaussian filter” 360° around each IP. The novel contribution of the paper is the use of multidimensional dynamic time warping (MD-DTW) for (1) producing a single, common warping for all pairs of corresponding signatures in the two descriptors of two IPs that are candidate for matching, and (2) for computing a single related distance between the two sets of signatures. Preliminary experimental results and a comparison with the results obtained with SIFT descriptors and matching via the smallest Euclidean distance in parameter space demonstrates the value of this novel approach.