Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The effects of culture and self-construal on responses to threatening health information

Objective: The current studies examined if cultural and self-construal differences in self-enhancement extended to defensive responses to health threats. Design: Responses to fictitious medical diagnoses were compared between Asian-Americans and European-North Americans in Experiment 1 and between Canadians primed with an interdependent versus an independent self-construal in Experiment 3. In Experiment 2, the responses of Chinese and Canadians who were either heavy or light soft drink consumers were assessed after reading an article linking soft drink consumption to insulin resistance. Main outcome measure: The primary-dependent measure reflected participants’ defensiveness about threatening versus nonthreatening health information. Results: In Experiment 1, all participants responded more defensively to an unfavourable than a favourable diagnosis; however, Asian-Americans responded less defensively than did European-North Americans. In Experiment 2, all high soft drink consumers were less convinced by the threatening information than were low soft drink consumers; however, among high consumers, Chinese changed their self-reported consumption levels less than did European-Canadians. In Experiment 3, interdependence-primed participants responded less defensively to an unfavourable diagnosis than did independence-primed participants. Conclusion: Defensive reactions to threatening health information were found consistently; however, self-enhancement was more pronounced in individuals with Western cultural backgrounds or independent self-construals.
Translation technologies. Scope, tools and resources

Translation technologies constitute an important new field of interdisciplinary study lying midway between computer science and translation. Its development in the professional world will largely depend on its academic progress and the effective introduction of translation technologies in the translators training curriculum. In this paper different approaches to the subject are examined so as to provide us with a basis on which to conduct an internal analysis of the field of Translation technologies and to structure its content. Following criteria based on professional practice and on the idiosyncrasy of the computer tools and resources that play a part in translation activity, we present our definition of Translation technologies and the field classified in five blocks.
A review of the pathology and pathogenesis of acute renal failure due to acute tubular necrosis

Renal failure may present as anuria or oliguria. This may result from postrenal causes such as urinary obstruction due to stone or tumour, or from acute glomerular disease, but one common cause of acute oliguric renal failure is the group of conditions known as 'acute tubular necrosis'. These follow a period of shock or haemorrhage resulting in renal ischaemia or may be due to direct renal poisons. The
An Improvement Approach of Indoor Location Sensing Using Active RFID

The proliferation of mobile computing devices and wireless networks has fostered a growing interest in location sensing systems and services. In this paper we present an improvement approach of indoor location sensing using active RFID system. This is a location sensing system that uses radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for locating objects inside a building. The major advantage of this system is that it improves the overall precision of locating objects by utilizing array of reference tags and some mathematic algorithms. Based on our analysis, we demonstrate that the ability of using active RFID to estimate user location with a high degree of accuracy. Although RFID is not designed for indoor location sensing, this algorithm can be used for indoor location sensing, and added to make RFID technologies competitive in this new and growing market
A multi-cycle Q-modulation technique for wirelessly-powered biomedical implants

This paper presents a new technique, called multicycle Q-modulation, which can be used in wireless power transmission (WPT) to modulate the quality factor (Q) of the receiver (Rx) and dynamically match the load impedance with that of the inductive link. A key advantage of the proposed Q-modulation method is that it can be easily implemented using off-the-shelf power management components without requiring any fast switching function at the carrier frequency, which is only feasible in integrated circuit implementation. The multi-cycle Q-modulation is analyzed theoretically by a lumped circuit model, and verified in simulation and measurement using an off-the-shelf receiver. In a conventional 2-coil link, the proposed method increases the power amplifier (PA) plus inductive link efficiency from 1.2% to 12.8% at RL = 1 kΩ, and from 17.8% to 24.5% at RL = 50 Ω with 170 mW power delivered to the load.
First Detection of Avian Lineage H7N2 in Felis catus

ABSTRACT In December 2016, influenza A (H7N2) was first detected among cats in the New York City shelter system with subsequent widespread transmission. The sequence of the first clinical isolate, A/feline/New York/16-040082-1/2016(H7N2), and its genetic similarity to the live bird market lineage of H7N2 low-pathogenicity avian influenza are described.
Prolonged exposure vs supportive counseling for sexual abuse-related PTSD in adolescent girls: a randomized clinical trial.

IMPORTANCE Evidence-based treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have not been established for adolescents despite high prevalence of PTSD in this population. OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of counselor-delivered prolonged exposure therapy compared with supportive counseling for adolescents with PTSD. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS A single-blind, randomized clinical trial of 61 adolescent girls with PTSD using a permuted block design. Counselors previously naive to prolonged exposure therapy provided the treatments in a community mental health clinic. Data collection lasted from February 2006 through March 2012. INTERVENTIONS Participants received fourteen 60- to 90-minute sessions of prolonged exposure therapy (n = 31) or supportive counseling (n = 30). MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES All outcomes were assessed before treatment, at mid-treatment, and after treatment and at 3-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up. The primary outcome, PTSD symptom severity, was assessed by the Child PTSD Symptom Scale-Interview (range, 0-51; higher scores indicate greater severity). Secondary outcomes were presence or absence of PTSD diagnosis assessed by the DSM-IV Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children and functioning assessed by the Children's Global Assessment Scale (range, 1-100; higher scores indicate better functioning). Additional secondary measures, PTSD severity assessed by the Child PTSD Symptom Scale-Self-Report (range, 0-51; higher scores indicate greater severity) and depression severity assessed by the Children's Depression Inventory (range, 0-54; higher scores indicate greater severity), were also assessed weekly during treatment. RESULTS Data were analyzed as intent to treat. During treatment, participants receiving prolonged exposure demonstrated greater improvement on the PTSD symptom severity scale (difference between treatments in improvement, 7.5; 95% CI, 2.5-12.5; P < .001) and on all secondary outcomes (loss of PTSD diagnosis: difference, 29.3%, 95% CI, 20.2%-41.2%; P = .01; self-reported PTSD severity: difference, 6.2; 95% CI, 1.2-11.2; P = .02; depression: difference, 4.9; 95% CI, 1.6-8.2; P = .008; global functioning: difference, 10.1; 95% CI, 3.4-16.8; P = .008). These treatment differences were maintained through the 12-month follow-up: for interviewer-assessed PTSD (difference, 6.0; 95% CI, 1.6-10.4; P = .02), loss of PTSD diagnosis (difference, 31.1; 95% CI, 14.7-34.8; P = .01), self-reported PTSD (difference, 9.3; 95% CI, 1.2-16.5; P = .02), depression (difference, 7.2; 95% CI, 1.4-13.0; P = .02), and global functioning (difference, 11.2; 95% CI, 4.5-17.9; P = .01). CONCLUSION AND RELEVANCE Adolescents girls with sexual abuse-related PTSD experienced greater benefit from prolonged exposure therapy than from supportive counseling even when delivered by counselors who typically provide supportive counseling. TRIAL REGISTRATION clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00417300.
Tonic activation of GLUK5 kainate receptors decreases neuroblast migration in whole‐mounts of the subventricular zone

In the postnatal subventricular zone (SVZ), neuroblasts migrate in chains along the lateral ventricle towards the olfactory bulb. AMPA/kainate receptors as well as metabotropic glutamate receptors subtype 5 (mGluR5) are expressed in SVZ cells. However, the cells expressing these receptors and the function of these receptors remain unexplored. We thus examined whether SVZ neuroblasts express mGluR5 and Ca2+‐permeable kainate receptors in mouse slices. Doublecortin (DCX)‐immunopositive cells (i.e. neuroblasts) immunostained positive for mGluR5 and GLUK5‐7‐containing kainate receptors. RT‐PCR from ∼10 GFP‐fluorescent cell aspirates obtained in acute slices from transgenic mice expressing green fluorescent protein (GFP) under the DCX promoter showed mGluR5 and GLUK5 receptor mRNA in SVZ neuroblasts. Patch‐clamp data suggest that ∼60% of neuroblasts express functional GLUK5‐containing receptors. Activation of mGluR5 and GLUK5‐containing receptors induced Ca2+ increases in 50% and 60% of SVZ neuroblasts, respectively, while most neuroblasts displayed GABAA‐mediated Ca2+ responses. To examine the effects of these receptors on the speed of neuroblast migration, we developed a whole‐mount preparation of the entire lateral ventricle from postnatal day (P) 20–25 DCX‐GFP mice. The GABAA receptor (GABAAR) antagonist bicuculline increased the speed of neuroblast migration by 27%, as previously reported in acute slices. While the mGluR5 antagonist MPEP did not affect the speed of neuroblast migration, the homomeric and heteromeric GLUK5 receptor antagonists, NS3763 and UB302, respectively, increased the migration speed by 38%. These data show that although both GLUK5 receptor and mGluR5 activations increase Ca2+ in neuroblasts, only GLUK5 receptors tonically reduce the speed of neuroblast migration along the lateral ventricle.
Endoscopic cerebral aqueductoplasty: a trans-fourth ventricle approach.

OBJECT Advances in endoscopic technology have afforded the neurosurgeon new avenues in the treatment of hydrocephalus, rendering many patients independent of shunts, thus averting shunt complications and failure. Cerebral aqueductoplasty has gained popularity as an effective treatment for membranous and short-segment stenoses of the sylvian aqueduct. Traditionally, this procedure has been performed via a coronal approach, passing through the lateral ventricle, foramen of Monro, and third ventricle into the aqueduct. The authors report on the success of a novel technique for this operation, in which they use a suboccipital foramen magnum trans-fourth ventricle approach. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed to document the success of cerebral aqueductoplasty procedures via the foramen magnum trans-fourth ventricle approach in patients who had membranous or short-segment stenosis of the cerebral aqueduct. Nine patients underwent 11 cerebral aqueductoplasty procedures. At a mean of 21 months of postoperative follow up, all patients demonstrated resolution of their preoperative symptoms. The only surgical complication was transient vertical diplopia or upgaze weakness in two patients. There was no permanent morbidity. Recurrent aqueductal stenosis developed in one patient twice, requiring the placement of an aqueductal stent via the same approach. CONCLUSIONS The authors state that in their experience, performing cerebral aqueductoplasty via the foramen magnum trans-fourth ventricle approach is both effective and safe. They advocate the use of this technique, if performed by an experienced neuroendoscopist, for select cases involving membranous or short-segment stenosis of the cerebral aqueduct, a trapped fourth ventricle, or aqueductal stent placement.
The Effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy on Plasma Insulin and Glucose in Depression

The effects of ECT on plasma insulin and glucose were assessed in 20 depressed patients, during the first, third and fifth session of ECT. After each administration of ECT there was a significant rise in blood glucose and plasma insulin levels, both of which peaked at 15 minutes. Insulin responses tended to attenuate over the course of ECT, whereas the glucose responses were similar for all three treatments. ECT was effective in all patients, although two months after the last treatment nine patients had partially relapsed (Hamilton score > 15). Those who relapsed had a more attenuated insulin response at the fifth treatment than those who had remained well, which suggests that insulin response to ECT may be predictive of clinical outcome.
Compact tunable phase shifter based on inkjet printed BST thick-films for phased-array application

This paper presents a tunable left-handed microstrip phase shifter based on inkjet printed ferroelectric material Barium-Strontium-Titanate (BST). Inkjet printing is a low-cost technology for selective film fabrication and has a high potential for planar phased-arrays. The BST thick-film is printed at the areas, where interdigital capacitors are later patterned. The demonstrative left-handed phase shifter covers the 360° phase shift, with a figure of merit (FoM) of 38°/dB at 12GHz. The size of the planar circuit is 4mm × 6mm.
Ranking Documents Based on the Semantic Relations Using Analytical Hierarchy Process: Query Expansion and Ranking Process

With the rapid growth of the World Wide Web comes the need for a fast and accurate way to reach the information required. Search engines play an important role in retrieving the required information for users. Ranking algorithms are an important step in search engines so that the user could retrieve the pages most relevant to his query. In this work, we present a method for utilizing genealogical information from ontology to find the suitable hierarchical concepts for query extension, and ranking web pages based on semantic relations of the hierarchical concepts related to query terms, taking into consideration the hierarchical relations of domain searched (sibling, synonyms and hyponyms) by different weighting based on AHP method. So, it provides an accurate solution for ranking documents when compared to the three common methods. Keywords—Semantic rank; ranking web; ontology; search engine; information retrieval
Design of Teacher Assistance Tools in an Exploratory Learning Environment for Algebraic Generalization

The MiGen project is designing and developing an intelligent exploratory environment to support 11-14-year-old students in their learning of algebraic generalization. Deployed within the classroom, the system also provides tools to assist teachers in monitoring students' activities and progress. This paper describes the design of these Teacher Assistance tools and gives a detailed description of one such tool, focusing in particular on the research challenges faced, and the technologies and approaches chosen to implement the necessary functionalities given the context of the project.
Starvation Promotes Nuclear Accumulation of the hsp70 Ssa4p in Yeast Cells*

Nuclear import of proteins that are too large to passively enter the nucleus requires soluble factors, energy, and a nuclear localization signal (NLS). Nuclear protein transport can be regulated, and different forms of stress affect nucleocytoplasmic trafficking. As such, import of proteins containing a classical NLS is inhibited in starving yeast cells. In contrast, the hsp70 Ssa4p concentrates in nuclei upon starvation. Nuclear concentration of Ssa4p in starving cells is reversible, and transfer of stationary phase cells to fresh medium induces Ssa4p nuclear export. This export reaction represents an active process that is sensitive to oxidative stress. In starving cells, the N-terminal domain of Ssa4p mediates Ssa4p nuclear accumulation, and a short hydrophobic sequence, termed Star (for starvation), is sufficient to localize the reporter proteins green fluorescent protein or β-galactosidase to nuclei. To determine whether nuclear accumulation of Star-β-galactosidase depends on a specific nuclear carrier, we have analyzed its distribution in mutant yeast strains that carry a deletion of a single β-importin gene. With this assay we have identified Nmd5p as a β-importin required to concentrate Star-β-galactosidase in nuclei when cells enter stationary phase.
Robot-mediated upper limb physiotherapy for patients with spastic hemiparesis: a preliminary study.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical usefulness of the REHAROB Therapeutic System, which provides passive robot-mediated physiotherapy for patients with spastic hemiparesis. DESIGN Controlled, randomized, preliminary study. PATIENTS AND METHODS Thirty patients with hemiparesis as a consequence of upper motor neurone lesion were divided randomly into 2 groups: robotic and control. Subjects from both groups received 30 minutes of Bobath therapy sessions on 20 consecutive work days. Members of the robotic group received an additional 30 minutes of robot-mediated therapy on the same days. The clinical status of each patient was assessed before the first session and at the end of the programme. The difference in the scores was statistically evaluated by t-test for dependent variables in case of parametric data and Friedman's test in case of non-parametric data. RESULTS The majority of the parameters measured improved in both groups, but modified Ashworth score of shoulder adductors and elbow flexors showed a statistically significant change only in the robotic group. CONCLUSION The results suggest that it could be useful to supplement traditional physiotherapy with this form of robot-mediated therapy. Clinical investigation of a higher number of patients is planned in the near future.
Identification and Mapping of Regions of the Plasmid pKM 101 Which Influence the Growth Rate and Resistance to Phleomycin E of Escherichia coli WP 2

The effects of deletion of various regions of the pKM101 genome on several phenotypes conferred by pKM101 in Escherichia coli WP2 cells were investigated. Differences in the response of cells carrying pKM101 or various pKM101 deletion derivatives to the mutagenic effects of phleomycin E can be attributed to differences in sensitivity to the lethal effects of phleomycin E. Resistance to phleomycin E is conferred by the pKM101 mucAB genes (or an adjacent gene) but observed only with pKM101 derivatives which have lost a 2.2-kilobase (BalI-KpnI-2) segment which completely includes the pKM101 endonuclease gene nuc. A pKM101 slow-growth determinant, distinct from the slo gene, has also been identified and localized in the 2.4-kilobase (BaI-KpnI-3) segment which is adjacent to the nuc gene. Loss of this region does not appear to substantially influence the toxic or mutagenic effects of phleomycin E.
The international workshop on meibomian gland dysfunction: report of the definition and classification subcommittee.

Recommended definition of MGD: Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a chronic, diffuse abnormality of the meibomian glands, commonly characterized by terminal duct obstruction and/or qualitative/quantitative changes in the glandular secretion. This may result in alteration of the tear film, symptoms of eye irritation, clinically apparent inflammation, and ocular surface disease. Previous definitions and criteria of MGD: There is no firmly established definition of MGD published in the literature. Most researchers have used a criterion-based approach to describe the condition, with combinations of objective findings and measurements. Anatomic changes of the lid margin, expressibility of meibomian lipids, gland dropout by meibography, evaporimetry, and meibometry are most commonly used (Table 1). Table 1. Criteria of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Used in Previous Works
Comparison of biomethane production and digestate characterization for selected agricultural substrates in Italy

Starting from (but not limited to) their importance in the Italian context, three agricultural substrates, two of fruit origin (grape seeds and plum stones) and one of herbaceous origin (woad), were comparatively tested for both biomethane production and digestate characterization. The anaerobic digestion tests showed that grape seeds had the highest net methane production of 253.0 NmL g volatile solids (VS)−1, followed by plum stones, whose best resulting net methane production was 174.7 NmL gVS−1, and finally by woad with a net methane production of 153.1 NmL gVS−1. Interestingly, the best methane productions of the fruit substrates were obtained with different substrate to inoculum ratios (on a VS basis), 1:1 for grape seeds but 2:1 for plum stones. On the other hand, a three-month ageing of woad caused a limited reduction of methane production. The estimation of obtained degrees of conversion, carried out on a chemical oxygen demand (COD) basis for the specific tests achieving the respective best methane productions, gave values of 48%, 31%, and 33% for grape seeds, plum stones, and woad, respectively. The estimated degrees of conversion were evaluated along with the respective methane productions and substrate COD/VS ratios. The comparison of Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectra and differential thermal analysis (DTA) profiles, carried out for selected digestates in pairs, revealed some distinctive differences in the relative intensities or presence and absence of particular peaks in the FT-IR spectra and in the relative intensities of the exothermic peaks or horizontal curve shifting of the DTA profiles.
Performance of Wireless-Powered Sensor Transmission Considering Energy Cost of Sensing

Realistic modeling of energy consumption is crucial for accurate performance analysis of wireless-powered sensor nodes. In this paper, we analyze the performance of wireless-powered sensor transmissions taking into account both the energy cost of sensing and transmission. We consider a sensor that is harvesting energy from an ambient radio-frequency (RF) signal and using this energy to perform sensing and transmission. Since energy harvesting is time-varying in nature, it introduces a delay in the sensor transmissions. We study two delay-related metrics, one measuring how frequent the sensed information is updated at the sink and the other measuring the time taken from the sensing operation to successful transmission of sensed information. We analytically characterize the statistical behavior of both metrics and find an important tradeoff between them. In particular, our results illustrate that more frequent update of sensed information at the sink increases the time taken from the sensing operation to successful transmission of sensed information.