Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The morphological changes of mucous membrane of stomach and duodenum of contractor organization personnel, which works in radiation hazard conditions at the object Shelter of Chornobyl NPP.

UNLABELLED Аim: The determination of morphological features of stomach and duodenum mucous of membrane (MM) damage at a personnel that works in radiation hazard conditions at the object of "Shelter" of Chornobyl NPP (OS) by the endoscopic monitoring with biopsy material inspection from a gastro-duodenal zone on the stages of check - in (InC) and the special medical control (SpC). MATERIALS AND METHODS the complex clinical-endoscopic and morphological examination with the biopsy of MM of stomach and duodenum in 126 workers of OS (man in the age from 20 to 59) was carried out. Doses of external radiation exposure were from 0,14 to 79,6 mSv, доза internal radiation exposure were from 0,1 to 3 mSv/Results: For the personnel of OS contract organisations differently directed pathomorphological changes of MM at InC and increase of frequency of their exposure at an inspection during SC, that generally correspond to chronic H.pylori-associated pangastritis with violation of microcirculation and trophism, disregeneration changes of epithelial layer. CONCLUSIONS for the personnel of contract organizations, which participated in radiation hazard works on ОS a presence of chronic H.pylori-associated pangastritis with the increase of frequency of atrophic changes of MM (nonmetaplastic or metaplastic type) and development of erosive-ulcerous defects of gastro-duodenal zone was founded out.For workers, who had previous influence of ionizing irradiation the greater frequency of disregeneration (hyperplasia / intestinal metaplasia) changes of epithelium that accordingly promotes the risk of neoplasmes transformations was clarified.Providing of EGDFS (at a necessity with the biopsy of MM) is at InC and next stages of medical control for personnel, that executes radiation hazard works on ОS is the highly informative evidential and necessary method of inspection for determination of form and degree of pathological changes of overhead departments of gastrointestinal tract for warning of progress of disease and development of complications, maintenance of workers health and workability.
Investigating Organized Crime Groups: A Social Network Analysis Perspective

In this paper, we analyze co-offending networks derived from a large real-world crime dataset for the purpose of identifying organized crime structures and their constituent entities. We focus on methodical and analytical aspects in using social network analysis methods and data mining techniques. The goal of our work is to promote computational co-offending network analysis as an effective means for extracting information about criminal organizations from large real-life crime datasets, specifically police-reported crime data. We contend that it would be virtually impossible to obtain such information by using traditional crime analysis methods. For our approach we provide an experimental evaluation with promising results.
Modeling and Distributed Control of an Electrostatically Actuated Microcantilever Array

This paper presents a basic model and control design of an array of electrostatically actuated microcantilevers that can be put to use for high throughput applications, such as, multi cantilever imaging applications in atomic force microscopy (AFM). We consider a model of infinite array which belongs to the class of spatially invariant systems, and design a Hinfin distributed controller while making use of the information from only the immediate neighbors. The performance of this controller is tested via simulations on a finite nonlinear model of the system. Based on the achieved resolution and bandwidth, the device holds high potential for AFM applications in contact mode such as, indenting, pushing, cutting, and lithography.
Calibration and validation of hyperspectral imagery using a permanent test field

Prerequisites for quantitative utilization of hyperspectral imagery are a physically based radiometric correction and accurate sensor calibration. An operational approach for calibration and validation (Cal/Val) would be the use of permanent test sites, which do not require campaign based reference measurements. In this article we present the Cal/Val results of the airborne hyperspectral imagery collected with AisaEAGLE-II sensor over the permanent Metsähovi remote sensing test field in Finland. Images were radiometrically corrected and reflectance accuracy of images based on both the laboratory and vicarious calibration was evaluated. The accuracy evaluation was based on the reference target reflectance in exact imaging geometry. Laboratory BRDF retrieved reflectance values were scaled with field nadir reflectance measurements acquired during the campaign to match with the imaging conditions. The transferability of the vicarious calibration performed over the Metsähovi was tested with the data taken in a different area a week later. The results indicated that the vicarious calibration improved the results in all evaluated cases.
Mouth Rinsing With Carbohydrate Solutions at the Postprandial State Fail to Improve Performance During Simulated Cycling Time Trials

Abstract Ispoglou, T, O'Kelly, D, Angelopoulou, A, Bargh, M, O'Hara, JP, and Duckworth, LC. Mouth rinsing with carbohydrate solutions at the postprandial state fail to improve performance during simulated cycling time trials. J Strength Cond Res 29(8): 2316–2325, 2015—Mouth rinsing with carbohydrate (CHO) solutions during cycling time trials results in performance enhancements; however, most studies have used approximately 6% CHO solutions. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of mouth rinsing with 4, 6, and 8% CHO solutions on 1-hour simulated cycling time trial performance. On 4 occasions, 7 trained male cyclists completed at the postprandial period, a set amount of work as fast as possible in a randomized counterbalanced order. The subjects rinsed their mouth for 5 seconds, on completion of each 12.5% of the trial, with 25 ml of a non-CHO placebo and 4, 6, and 8% CHO solutions. No additional fluids were consumed during the time trial. Heart rate (HR), ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), thirst (TH), and subjective feelings (SF) were recorded after each rinse. Furthermore, blood samples were drawn every 25% of the trial to measure blood glucose and blood lactate concentrations, whereas whole-body CHO oxidation was monitored continuously. Time to completion was not significant between conditions with the placebo, 4, 6, and 8% conditions completing the trials in 62.0 ± 3.0, 62.8 ± 4.0, 63.4 ± 3.4, and 63 ± 4.0 minutes, respectively. There were no significant differences between conditions in any of the variables mentioned above; however, significant time effects were observed for HR, RPE, TH, and SF. Post hoc analysis showed that TH and SF of subjects in the CHO conditions but not in the placebo were significantly increased by completion of the time trial. In conclusion, mouth rinsing with CHO solutions did not impact 1-hour cycling performance in the postprandial period and in the absence of fluid intake. Our findings suggest that there is scope for further research to explore the activation regions of the brain and whether they are receptive to CHO dose, before specific recommendations for athletic populations are established. Consequently, mouth rinsing as a practical strategy for coaches and athletes is questionable under specific conditions and should be carefully considered before its inclusion. Emphasis should be focused on appropriate dietary and fluid strategies during training and competition.
An unusual two-dimensional hydrogen-bonding network in bis(2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthrolin-1-ium) peroxodisulfate dihydrate.

The title compound, 2C(14)H(13)N(2)(+). S(2)O(8)(2-). 2H(2)O, is a protonated amine salt which is formed from two rather uncommon ionic species, namely a peroxodisulfate (pds(2-)) anion, which lies across a crystallographic inversion centre, and a 2,9-dimethyl-1,10-phenanthrolin-1-ium (Hdmph(+)) cation lying in a general position. Each pds(2-) anion binds to two water molecules through strong water-peroxo O-H.O interactions, giving rise to an unprecedented planar network of hydrogen-bonded macrocycles which run parallel to (100). The atoms of the large R(8)(8)(30) rings are provided by four water molecules bridging in fully extended form (.H-O-H.) and four pds(2-) anions alternately acting as long (.O-S-O-O-S-O.) and short (.O-S-O.) bridges. The Hdmph(+) cations, in turn, bind to these units through hydrogen bonds involving their protonated N atoms. In addition, the crystal structure also contains pi-pi and aromatic-peroxo C-H.O interactions.
The Impact of Incentive Compensation on Labor Productivity in Family and Nonfamily Firms

Family and nonfamily firms both must align owner and employee interests. However, family firms may experience lower labor productivity because of adverse selection problems from labor market sorting and attenuation. Incentive compensation reduces alignment of interest problems in family and nonfamily firms. Importantly, incentive compensation signals to potential employees that performance will be rewarded, which should improve the relative labor productivity in family firms by reducing adverse selection. Analysis of matched data on 216,768 firms supports our hypotheses, implying that incentive compensation has a broader impact on firm performance than commonly recognized in the family firm or human resource literatures.
Blindsight in children: does it exist and can it be used to help the child? Observations on a case series

Damage to the occipital lobe of the brain results in hemianopia when unilateral, and cerebral blindness when bilateral. However, in some cases a degree of visual function persists in the blind visual field. This aim of this study was to describe this phenomenon of‘blindsight’in a cohort of children with brain‐damage and to relate the clinical features to their visual evoked potentials. We performed a retrospective analysis of 541 case records of children referred to a tertiary vision‐assessment clinic in the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow, UK from 1992 to 2002. A total of 541 patients were analyzed (243 females, 298 males; age range 2mo to 19y 6mo, mean 6y 2mo). In 19 children with profound visual impairment and four children with hemianopia (12 females, 11 males; age range 1 to 18y, mean age 8y 3mo), evidence of perception of movement in the blind visual field was found and is described. Flash visual evoked potentials varied from no response to normal and was not correlated with visual behaviour. Recognition, detection, and use of this phenomenon in children is vital to their rehabilitation and interaction with their surroundings.
Enhanced stability of black phosphorus field-effect transistors with SiO2 passivation

Few-layer black phosphorus (BP) has attracted much attention due to its high mobility and suitable band gap for potential applic5ations in optoelectronics and flexible devices. However, its instability under ambient conditions limits its practical applications. Our investigations indicate that by passivation of the mechanically exfoliated BP flakes with a SiO2 layer, the fabricated BP field-effect transistors (FETs) exhibit greatly enhanced environmental stability. Compared to the unpassivated BP devices, which show a fast drop of on/off current ratio by a factor of 10 after one week of ambient exposure, the SiO2-passivated BP devices display a high retained on/off current ratio of over 600 after one week of exposure, just a little lower than the initial value of 810. Our investigations provide an effective route to passivate the few-layer BPs for enhancement of their environmental stability.
The innate defense regulator peptides IDR‐HH2, IDR‐1002, and IDR‐1018 modulate human neutrophil functions

Although HDPs were originally hypothesized to act as antimicrobial agents, they also have been shown to broadly modulate the immune response through the activation of different cell types. We recently developed a series of novel, synthetic peptides, termed IDRs, which are conceptually based on a natural HDP, bovine bactenecin. We showed that IDR‐1 and IDR‐1002 protect the host against bacterial infections through the induction of chemokines. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of the IDRs on various functions of human neutrophils. Here, we demonstrated that IDR‐HH2, IDR‐1002, and IDR‐1018 modulated the expression of neutrophil adhesion and activation markers. Moreover, these IDRs enhanced neutrophil adhesion to endothelial cells in a β2 integrin‐dependent manner and induced neutrophil migration and chemokine production. The IDR peptides also increased the release of the neutrophil‐generated HDPs (antimicrobial), human α‐defensins, and LL‐37 and augmented neutrophil‐mediated killing of Escherichia coli. Notably, the IDRs significantly suppressed LPS‐mediated neutrophil degranulation, the release of ROS, and the production of the inflammatory cytokines TNF‐α and IL‐10, consistent with their ability to dampen inflammation. As evidenced by the inhibitory effects of MAPK‐specific inhibitors, IDRs activated the MAPK pathway that was required for chemokine production. In conclusion, our study provides novel evidence regarding the contribution of the IDR peptides to the innate immune response through the modulation of neutrophil functions. The results described here may aid in the development of IDRs as novel, anti‐infective and immunomodulatory agents.
Understanding individual investor's behavior with financial information disclosed on the web sites

Today's financial firms are required to disclose a great deal of data—including investment support information—on their corporate web sites. Since web sites have become an integral part of financial information disclosures, and because the multimedia characteristics embedded in those web sites have been shown to affect investors' responses, our research examines the various factors influencing investors' intention to use financial web sites to search for information. The basic premise of this study is that the reactions of individual investors in such situations translate naturally to an intention to use financial web sites and, ultimately, to actual use of these sites. By using a technology acceptance model, we conducted a rigorous questionnaire survey, over an illustrative web site on which financial information is disclosed on a regular basis as a means of providing individual investors with decision support. Our principal findings showed that: (1) consistency and technical convenience influence perceived ease of use; (2) decision quality, investment information and information quality affect perceived usefulness; and (3) perceived usefulness to the individual investor is affected most by decision quality, while perceived ease of use is influenced equally by consistency and technical convenience.
Selected Aspects of Norwegian Immigration Policy Towards Children

This article, through the prism of immigration policy models proposed by Stephen Castles (1995), Steven Weldon (2005) and Liah Greenfeld (1998), discusses those aspects of Norwegian immigration policy that refer directly to children. Areas such as employment, education, housing and health care influence the situation of an immigrant family, which in turn affects the wellbeing of a child. However, it is the education system and the work of Child Welfare Services that most directly influence a child’s position. Analysis presented in this article is based on the White Paper to the Norwegian Parliament, and data that were obtained in expert interviews and ethnographic observation in Akershus and Buskerud area in Norway, conducted between 2012 and 2014. The article raises the question whether the tools of immigration policy used by social workers and teachers lead to integration understood as an outcome of a pluralist or individualistic-civic model of immigration policy or are rather aimed at assimilation into Norwegian society, attempting to impose the effect of assimilation or the collectivistic-civic policy model.
Chlorpromazine equivalent doses for the newer atypical antipsychotics.

BACKGROUND Several clinical and research applications require an estimation of therapeutic dose equivalence across antipsychotic medications. Since the advent of the newer atypical antipsychotics, new dose equivalent estimations have been needed. METHOD The reported minimum effective dose was identified for each newer atypical antipsychotic medication and for haloperidol across all available fixed-dose placebo-controlled studies. Reported minimum effective dose equivalence ratios to haloperidol were then converted to chlorpromazine equivalents using the "2 mg of haloperidol equals 100 mg of chlorpromazine" convention. DATA SOURCES AND STUDY SELECTION To identify the fixed-dose studies, the following sources were searched until June 2002: MEDLINE, the bibliographies of identified reports, published meta-analyses and reviews, Cochrane reviews, Freedom of Information Act material available from the Food and Drug Administration, and abstracts from several scientific meetings from 1997 to 2002. RESULTS Doses equivalent to 100 mg/day of chlorpromazine were 2 mg/day for risperidone, 5 mg/day for olanzapine, 75 mg/day for quetiapine, 60 mg/day for ziprasidone, and 7.5 mg/day for aripiprazole. CONCLUSION These equivalency estimates may be useful for clinical and research purposes. The source of the dose equivalency estimation is evidence-based and consistent across medication.
Managed Care and Its Implications for Social Work Curricula Reform

ABSTRACT A multitude of social, economic, and health factors are forcing the health care industry to examine the effectiveness and efficiency of health and mental health care delivery. Managed care has emerged in this environment of cost containment, as a viable distributive mechanism for the allocation of health care resources. Schools of social work must consider additions and/or revisions to their curriculum, in order to adequately prepare social workers to practice in a managed care environment. A major barrier is the negative attitude held by many practitioners and educators towards managed care. This paper discusses the evolution of managed care, and the challenges to social work education, including the necessity for developing a more balanced view of managed care. Suggested curricular revisions are provided for two major content areas: policy and research.
Psychological Aspects and Depression in Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa

Purpose To assess the psychological impact and the potential relationship between depression and visual impairment in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Methods Our study included 34 patients with RP and 35 age- and sex-matched controls. All participants underwent a thorough ophthalmic examination including best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), slit-lamp biomicroscopy, and dilated funduscopy, and they completed the Zung Depression Inventory questionnaire and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Questionnaires were rated according to specific guidelines. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0 software. Results There was a statistically significant difference in PHQ-9 score and Zung score between patients with RP and controls. The BCVA differed significantly between the 2 groups as well. Older subjects presented significantly higher Zung score and PHQ-9 score, as well as worse BCVA in both eyes. Sex did not show any significant correlation as far as Zung score, PHQ-9 score, or BCVA. Zung score was correlated positively with PHQ-9 score, while both Zung and PHQ-9 score were positively correlated with BCVA. Conclusions Patients with RP seem to present mild to moderate depressive symptoms in comparison with healthy control subjects without visual impairment. These symptoms were found to be correlated with BCVA and age, suggesting that visual loss and older age in patients with RP could be predictive factors of their emotional status. Therefore, there is need for close monitoring and supportive management of this population, so as to detect depression and to treat it promptly.
Exercise during pregnancy and gestational diabetes-related adverse effects: a randomised controlled trial

Objective To examine the effect of regular moderate-intensity exercise (three training sessions/week) on the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM, primary outcome). We also examined if the exercise intervention modifies the association between GDM and birth weight and risk of macrosomia, gestational age, risk of caesarean delivery and maternal weight gain (secondary outcomes). Methods We randomly assigned 510 healthy gravida to either an exercise intervention or a usual care (control) group (n=255 each). The exercise programme focused on moderate-intensity resistance and aerobic exercises (three times/week, 50–55 min/session). GDM diabetes was diagnosed according to the WHO criteria and the International Association for Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group (IADPSG). Results The intervention did not reduce the risk of developing GDM (OR 0.84, 95% CI 0.50 to 1.40) when using the WHO criteria. We observed that the intervention reduced by 58% the GDM-related risk (WHO criteria) of having a newborn with macrosomia (OR 1.76, 95% CI 0.04 to 78.90 vs 4.22, 95% CI 1.35 to 13.19) in exercise and control groups, respectively), and by 34% the GDM-related risk of having acute and elective caesarean delivery (OR 1.30, 95% CI 0.44 to 3.84 vs 1.99, 95% CI 0.98 to 4.06 in exercise and control groups, respectively). Gestational age was similar across the treatment groups (control, exercise) and GDM category (GDM or non-GDM), and maternal weight gain was ∼12% lower in the exercise group independent of whether women developed GDM. The results were similar when the IADPSG criteria were used instead. Conclusions Regular moderate-intensity exercise performed over the second-third trimesters of pregnancy can be used to attenuate important GDM-related adverse outcomes.