Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Value of Recommendation Systems for Online Investors

Internet allows investors to use friendly tools which help them to make and implement their investment choices in an online environment. Individuals can have access to volumes of information related to alternative financial instruments and craft their strategies according to their needs and preferences. However, in the presence of multiple choices, investors with limited experience and knowledge may need support in making adequate decisions. Recommendations systems have been used in e-commerce in the past to provide customers with advice in purchasing products and services. The purpose of this work is to investigate the potential value of rendering recommendations to investors. The findings indicate that users of recommendations-enriched online investment website expressed higher levels of satisfaction and intention to use.
Isolation and characterization of Ulva prolifera actin1 gene and function verification of the 5′ flanking region as a strong promoter

ABSTRACT Ulva prolifera is a green macroalgae with an extremely high growth rate that can accumulate biomass with considerable protein content. To set up an available seaweed expression system, a prior step is to isolate endogenous and strong constitutive promoters. For this reason, the full-length genomic actin1 gene from U. prolifera (Upactin1) was cloned and its 5′ flanking sequence was obtained by genome walking. The Upactin1 open reading frame consisted of 1134 nucleotides encoding 377 amino acid residues. Besides 4 exons and 3 introns in the coding region, an extra leader intron was identified in the 5′ untranslated region. According to quantitative GUS assays based on transient expression, the promoter activity of the Upactin1 5′ flanking region was found to be several times higher than that of the widely-used cauliflower mosaic virus 35S (CaMV35S) in all tested species of Ulva. In addition, precise deletion of the leader intron led to a significant decrease of promoter strength in U. prolifera, and almost entire loss of strength in U. linza and U. pertusa. To our knowledge, this is the first report to prove function of a leader intron in algae. The 5′ flanking region of Upactin1 was shown to be a much stronger promoter than the foreign CaMV35S, and its activity was highly dependent on the presence of the leader intron. We propose that the Upactin1 promoter could serve as an endogenous and strong constitutive element for genetic engineering of U. prolifera.
Use of the appendix for urethral reconstruction in children with congenital anomalies of the bladder.

BACKGROUND The presence of the cecal appendix offers a unique opportunity for the achievement of urinary continence and stable access to the reconstructed urinary bladder. METHODS We have reviewed the cases of 17 children treated over a 56-month period whose urinary anomalies have required the construction of a neourethra. Fourteen of these patients underwent neourethral reconstruction by use of the appendix. RESULTS All neourethras are easily catheterized, and all are continent. CONCLUSIONS The ease of application of this reconstructive modality along with its high success rate makes incidental appendectomy contraindicated in children with congenital anomalies of the bladder.
A comparison of four reverse engineering tools

Reverse engineering tools support software engineers in the process of analyzing and understanding complex software systems during maintenance activities. The functionality of such tools varies from editing and browsing capabilities to the generation of textual and graphical reports. There are several commercial reverse engineering tools on the market providing different capabilities and supporting specific source code languages. We evaluated four reverse engineering tools that analyze C source code: Refine/C, Imagix4D, Sniff+, and Rigi. We investigated the capabilities of these tools by applying them to a commercial embedded software system as a case study. We identified benefits and shortcomings of these four tools and assessed their applicability for embedded software systems, their usability, and their extensibility.
Improving the efficiency of large solar fields

Being able to correctly track the Maximum Power Point (MPP) of a solar array is of a paramount importance, especially when dealing with large and very large solar fields. Each deviation means — energy is not optimally harvested from the field. This is evident to the extreme, when local shading occurs. Then, locally shaded cells turn into loads on the entire array. In the past, it was offered to deal with the problem using bypass diodes and halter diodes. This approach is not satisfactory, as the diodes only disconnect the shaded cells from the array at best, while not utilizing the energy these cells continue to absorb. It is offered to improve the utility by making sure all panels work as close to their respective optimal power points as possible, using modifications done to the interconnection between them. Finding the MPP in order to classify panels for meandering was used to be a problem till the introduction of the 10-parameter nonlinear solar cell model. Provided all parameters are known a-priori, acquiring the temperature and illumination on the cell can be done using an iterative algorithm performed on the 10-parameter model with temperature extensions using single working point voltage and current measurements, or in a more straight-forward manner, using a camera, a thermometer and an anemometer.
Regional Brain Glucose Uptake Distinguishes Suicide Attempters from Non-Attempters in Major Depression

This study compared regional cerebral metabolic rates of glucose (rCMRglu) determined by [18F]-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) in suicide attempters and non-attempters. Medication-free patients with major depression (n = 29) had FDG-PET after single-blind administration of placebo (day 1) and fenfluramine (day 2). Suicide attempt history was obtained before scanning and at assessments over 2 subsequent years. Statistical parametric mapping evaluated associations between attempt status and rCMRglu, controlling for age. The study included 13 patients with and 16 without a history of suicide attempt within 2 years before or after scanning. After placebo, rCMRglu in attempters was lower in right dorsolateral prefrontal regions and higher in ventromedial regions than in non-attempters. After fenfluramine, relatively hypometabolic areas enlarged, and no hypermetabolic areas were detected. Distinct rCMRglu patterns may be serotonin-sensitive biomarkers of suicide risk.
Characteristic chromosomal abnormalities in biopsies and lymphoid‐cell lines from patients with burkitt and non‐burkitt lymphomas

The karyotypes of cells from 10 Burkitt lymphoma (BL) biopsies, eight cell lines established from BL and nine cell lines from non‐BL sources were studied by chromosome banding techniques. With the exception of the BL‐derived cell lines BJAB, GC‐BJAB, Maku and U‐8691 all biopsies and lines of Burkitt origin contained an extra band at the distal region of the long arm of one chromosome 14. An extra band on chromosome 14 was also found in cells of one non‐BL biopsy, in cells from a lymphosarcoma‐derived cell line and in a longestablished cell line derived from the pleural exudate of a patient with Hodgkin's disease. A distal region at the long arm of one chromosome 8 was missing in all metaphase figures of good technical quality in the same material. The size, morphology and stainability of missing region corresponded fairly well to the extra region at chromosome 14. We therefore suggest that the chromosome 14 marker represents a translocation between chromosomes 8 and 14,t (8q‐; 14q+). The translocation was present neither in lymphocytes of peripheral blood of five Burkitt patients nor in five lymphoblastoid cell lines of non‐BL origin. Trisomy 7 was found in two of the 10 BL biopsies, in two BL‐derived cell lines, in one non‐BL biopsy, in two lymphosarcoma‐derived cell lines and in one cell line derived from a patient with Hodgkin's disease.
Reformasi Administrasi: Konsep, Dimensi, dan Strategi

Reformasi administrasi pada hakikatnya menyangkut dimensi dan spektrum yang sangat luas dan kompleks dengan tujuan yang sangat jelas, yaitu menyempurnakan performance dari birokrasi, baik dalam formulasi maupun implementasi. Hal ini didasarkan atas tuntutan reformasi yang dirumuskan dalam slogan anti korupsi, kolusi dan nepotisme yang begitu menggambarkan kebobrokan sistem pemerintahan negara yang didominasi oleh pemerintah. Satu hal yang harus diingat, yaitu bahwa cita-cita reformasi akan kandas bila tidak ada gerakan ke arah reformasi administrasi. Dengan demikian, reformasi administrasi harus menjadi salah satu agenda utama yang harus dijalankan oleh para pemegang tampuk pemerintahan. Berdasarkan kondisi tersebut, maka buku ini memberikan perspektif pelaksanaan reformasi administrasi yang masih harus terus diupayakan. Konsep, dimensi, dan strategi untuk menciptakan pemerintahan yang bersih dibahas dengan jelas dan sistematis.
The neostriatal mosaic: multiple levels of compartmental organization in the basal ganglia.

effects behavior. Most notable among these effects are those related to the voluntary control of movement, which is compromised by neurodegenera­ tive diseases that involve the basal ganglia. Two such diseases, Parkinson's disease and Huntington's chorea, display a spectrum of movement impair­ ment (Albin et al 1989). Parkinson's disease, which results in the degener­ ation of dopaminergic systems in the basal ganglia, produces a disability to initiate desired movements. On the other hand, Huntington's chorea, which results in the degeneration of the major projection neurons of the basal ganglia, is characterized by uncontrolled movements. The complexity of these and other disorders that accompany basal ganglia dysfunction suggest its broad role in the subtlest components of voluntary movement. That memory, motivational, and emotional aspects of movement behavior are affected by this neural system is related to the fact that the striatum, which is the principal component of the basal ganglia, receives inputs from virtually all cortical areas (Carman et al 1965; Kemp & Powell 1970; Webster 1961), including limbic-related areas (Heimer & Wilson 1975). How the striatum processes cortical inputs is central to the function of the basal ganglia.
Microscopic localization of active proteases by in situ zymography: detection of matrix metalloproteinase activity in vascular tissue

Many physiological and pathological processes involve tissue remodeling due in part to degradation of extracellular matrix. Several factors limit current approaches used for detection of matrix‐degrading enzymes in tissues. Matrix metallopro‐ teinases (MMPs), enzymes specialized in catabolism of extracellular matrix constituents, require processing from inactive zymogen precursors to gain enzymatic function. Presently available antibodies do not distinguish between precursor and proteolytically processed forms of MMPs. Also, ubiquitous tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) could prevent matrix degradation by MMPs even if the enzymes were in an active form. For these reasons immunocy‐ tochemistry does not provide information regarding the functional state of these enzymes. Biochemical studies of tissue extracts preclude localization and entail the possibility of artifactual activation of the enzymes consequent to tissue disruption. To obviate these problems, we have adapted substrate zymography to frozen tissue sections to assess net proteolytic activity in situ. We report here the details and the validation of this methodology. Initial experiments defined casein fluorescently labeled with resorufin as a useful substrate for detecting stromelysin, and fluo‐ resceinated gelatin or autoradiographic emulsion as suitable for detecting gelatinolytic activity by this approach. Either IIMP‐1 or the Zn chelator 1, 10‐ phenanthroline reduced the zymographic activity in cryosections of atheroma from humans or rabbits. Inhibitors of serine proteases did not reduce the extent of substrate lysis substantially. In situ zymography preserves the fine morphological details of the tissue and can complement the study of enzyme ex‐pression by other microscopic techniques, such as immunocytochemistry. This approach may prove generally applicable for the detection of protease activity in tissue sections permitting exploration of the roles of these enzymes in pathobiology. —Galis, Z. S. , Sukhova, G. K. , Libby, P. Microscopic localization of active proteases by in situ zymography: detection of matrix metalloproteinase activity in vascular tissue. FASEBJ. 9: 974‐980; (1995)
Posttraumatic Stress, Depressive Emotions, and Satisfaction With Life After a Road Traffic Accident.

BACKGROUND The psychological response of injured people after traffic accidents includes stress and depression. PURPOSE To assess orthopaedic patients' stress, depression, and satisfaction with life after traffic accidents in Greece. METHODS Descriptive, longitudinal, correlational study. Patients' background factors, injury severity, scores on the Impact of Events Scale-Revised (IES-R), the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) Scale, and the Satisfaction With Life Quality (SWLQ) Scale were recorded. The principles of the Declaration of Helsinki were applied. RESULTS In total, 60 patients participated in this study during hospitalization following a road traffic accident and 40 patients at 6 months after. Participants were mostly men (75%) with severe injuries (50%). The IES-R score at 6 months was significantly lower than during hospitalization. One out of 3 people had a CES-D score, which is considered of clinical significance. The SWLQ scores were considered high. CONCLUSION As posttraumatic stress and depression seem to affect a considerable percentage of people involved in road traffic accidents in Greece, these individuals should be assessed for posttraumatic stress and depression while still hospitalized.
Effects of Neuromuscular Strength Training on Vertical Jumping Performance— A Computer Simulation Study

The purpose of this study was twofold: (a) to systematically investigate the effect of altering specific neuromuscular parameters on maximum vertical jump height, and (b) to systematically investigate the effect of strengthening specific muscle groups on maximum vertical jump height. A two-dimensional musculoskeletal model which consisted of four rigid segments, three joints, and six Hill-type muscle models, representing the six major muscles and muscle groups in the lower extremity that contribute to jumping performance, was trained systematically. Maximum isometric muscle force, maximum muscle shortening velocity, and maximum muscle activation, which were manipulated to simulate the effects of strength training, all had substantial effects on jumping performance. Part of the increase in jumping performance could be explained solely by the interaction between the three neuromuscular parameters. It appeared that the most effective way to improve jumping performance was to train the knee extensors among al.
An Allopurinol-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Dummy, Double-Blind, Parallel Between-Group, Comparative Study of Febuxostat (TMX-67), a Non-Purine-Selective Inhibitor of Xanthine Oxidase, in Patients With Hyperuricemia Including Those With Gout in Japan: Phase 3 Clinical Study

Background: Allopurinol has been widely used for treatment of hyperuricemia, however, it may be associated with various adverse effects. Febuxostat is potentially a safe and efficacious alternative. Objectives: Febuxostat or allopurinol was administered to patients with hyperuricemia including gout for 8 weeks to compare the efficacy and safety of these drugs. Methods: Doses of febuxostat and allopurinol were 10 and 100 mg/d, respectively, during a 12-day introduction period and were increased to 40 and 200 mg/d for the subsequent treatment period of 44 days. Results: The percent changes in serum uric acid levels after 8 weeks were −40.75% for the febuxostat group and −34.41% for the allopurinol group (P < 0.001, analysis of variance, closing testing procedure). The percentage of patients achieving serum uric acid levels 6.0 mg/dL or less after 8 weeks was 82.0% for the febuxostat group and 70.0% for the allopurinol group (P = 0.019, logistic regression analysis). Regarding safety, 213 adverse events were observed in the febuxostat group and 220 events in the allopurinol group. For 10 patients (8.2%) in the febuxostat group and 14 patients (11.6%) in the allopurinol group, association with the study drugs could not be ruled out. There were no severe adverse drug reactions in the febuxostat group other than a high frequency of gout attacks induced by the sudden reduction in blood uric acid levels during the early treatment period. Conclusions: Febuxostat at 40 mg/d demonstrated more potent hypouricemic effects than allopurinol at 200 mg/d, was efficacious regardless of medical history of gout, and is considered safe for treatment of hyperuricemia.
Nitroglycerin Headache and Nitroglycerin‐Induced Primary Headaches From 1846 and Onwards: A Historical Overview and an Update

Nitroglycerin (NTG) (glyceryl trinitrate) was synthesized by the Italian chemist Ascanio Sobrero in Paris in 1846. A very unstable explosive, Alfred Nobel while working on explosives, combined it with Kiselguhr and patented it as dynamite in 1867. NTG was introduced in 1879 in medicine in the treatment of angina pectoris by the English doctor William Murrell. NTG‐induced headache was quickly recognized as an important adverse event both in the industrial use of NTG, where it was used to produce dynamite, as well as in the use of NTG as drug. This review traces the evolution of our understanding of NTG headache.
Image Indexing Using Weighted Color Co-occurrence Matrix and Feature Selection

In this paper, image indexing based on weighted color co-occurrence matrix (WCCM) feature and isolation parameter-based feature selection is introduced. In this method, isolation parameter (IP) is used to indicate the visual perception complexity and conduct feature selection for each query image. When indexing images from database in the reduced feature space, the similarities of diagonal elements and non-diagonal elements of CCM feature are weighted separately with different values based on the isolation parameters of query image and images from database. The experiments show that the proposed method provides better results than modified color co-occurrence matrix (MCCM) based method and sub-range cumulative histogram (SCH) based method
The Processing of Lexical Ambiguity: Homonymy and Polysemy in the Mental Lexicon

Under the theoretical assumption that lexical ambiguity is not a homogeneous phenomenon, but rather that it is subdivided into two distinct types, namely homonymy and polysemy, the present study investigated whether these different types of lexical ambiguity are psychologically real. Four types of ambiguous words, homonymous words (e.g., "pen"), polysemous words with metaphorical extensions (e.g., "eye"), polysemous words with a count/mass metonymic extension (e.g., "turkey"), and polysemous words with a producer/product metonymic extension (e.g., "Dali"), were used in a cross-modal sentence-priming lexical decision task. Overall, the theoretical distinction between homonymy and polysemy was reflected in the results of the present study, which revealed differential processing depending on the type of ambiguity.
Practice Advisory for Intraoperative Awareness and Brain Function Monitoring: A Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Intraoperative Awareness

PRACTICE advisories are systematically developed reports that are intended to assist decision making in areas of patient care. Advisories provide a synthesis and analysis of expert opinion, clinical feasibility data, open forum commentary, and consensus surveys. Advisories are not intended as standards, guidelines, or absolute requirements. They may be adopted, modified, or rejected according to clinical needs and constraints. The use of practice advisories cannot guarantee any specific outcome. Practice advisories summarize the state of the literature and report opinions derived from a synthesis of task force members, expert consultants, open forums, and public commentary. Practice advisories are not supported by scientific literature to the same degree as are standards or guidelines because sufficient numbers of adequately controlled studies are lacking. Practice advisories are subject to periodic revision as warranted by the evolution of medical knowledge, technology, and practice.
Pocketable ultrasonography for bedside flap monitoring

Dear Sirs, Free tissue transfer has become a choice of methods for various reconstructions. For successful flap transfer, it is important to monitor a flap vascularity for early detection and revision of vascular compromise especially when a flap is transferred without a skin paddle and buried subcutaneously (Jones, 1992). Although ultrasonography (US) allows early detection of pedicle thrombosis by clear visualization of blood flows, US is inconvenient for frequent bedside monitoring (Chae et al., 2015). To address this challenge, we applied a pocketable US for bedside flap monitoring. A lateral thoracic lymph node adiposal flaps was transferred to the groin with navigation lymphatic surgical techniques by anastomosing the vascular pedicle of the lateral thoracic vessels to the superficial circumflex iliac vessels; vessel diameters were around 1 mm (Yamamoto et al., 2011, 2013, 2014). Using a pocket-size US (SonoSite iViz, Fujifilm, Japan), blood flows of the anastomosis site were visualized; both arterial and venous flow could be visualized using a color-Doppler mode. An examiner can easily control the monitor of a tablet by one hand, while evaluating blood flows using the probe by the other hand (Figure 1). The pocketable US consists of a 150 mm 3 94 mm monitor and a 6.4 MHz echo probe. Since the US can be put into a conventional white court’s pocket, a medical staff can bring it in a pocket and easily evaluate blood flows at bedside. Sound Doppler and implantable sound Doppler are applied to monitor a buried flap, but they are not optimal to monitor venous flow and have a risk of accidental removal or retrograde infection (Chae et al., 2015; Jones, 1992). The pocketable US can be applicable anywhere and anytime a medical staff needs, and is especially useful
Generic Adaptively Secure Searchable Phrase Encryption

Abstract In recent years searchable symmetric encryption has seen a rapid increase in query expressiveness including keyword, phrase, Boolean, and fuzzy queries. With this expressiveness came increasingly complex constructions. Having these facts in mind, we present an efficient and generic searchable symmetric encryption construction for phrase queries. Our construction is straightforward to implement, and is proven secure under adaptively chosen query attacks (CQA2) in the random oracle model with an honest-but-curious adversary. To our knowledge, this is the first encrypted phrase search system that achieves CQA2 security. Moreover, we demonstrate that our document collection preprocessing algorithm allows us to extend a dynamic SSE construction so that it supports phrase queries. We also provide a compiler theorem which transforms any CQA2-secure SSE construction for keyword queries into a CQA2-secure SSE construction that supports phrase queries.