Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Examining Facets of Depression and Social Anxiety: The Relation among Lack of Positive Affect, Negative Cognitions, and Emotion Dysregulation

Abstract Depression and Social Anxiety Disorder are commonly conceptualized by the presence of negative affect. However, these disorders are also characterized by lack of positive affect, presence of negative cognitions, and emotion dysregulation which may play an important role in the onset and maintenance of these disorders. The present study explored differences among these variables in 189 clinical patients diagnosed with Major Depression, Social Anxiety Disorder, or both. Results showed differences in lack of positivity F(2, 185) = 18.92, p = . 0001, η2 = . 17, presence of negative cognitions F(2, 185) = 13.97, p = . 0001, η2 = . 13, and the use of rumination F(2, 185) = 14.63, p = . 0001, η2 = . 14 and punishment F(2, 181) = 7.64, p = . 001, η2 = . 08 among groups. Overall, lack of positivity, negative cognitions, and emotion dysregulation were elevated in the comorbid group, whereas lack of positivity and negative cognitions were specifically found for patients diagnosed with depression compared to socially anxious patients. In addition, the study examined the relation of both, lack of positivity and negative cognitions, to emotion regulation processes among groups. Overall, lack of positivity was associated with fear and avoidance in the social anxiety group (all r > .417, p < .01), whereas lack of positivity and negative cognitions were associated with rumination across the three groups (all r > .370, p < .01). Limitations of the present study and future directions are discussed.
A Rudimentary Bootloader for Computational RFIDs

The advent of batteryless, transiently powered, embeddable, effectively maintenance-free computers that operate solely on harvested energy has enabled new applications in sensing and actuation. In particular, computational RFIDs (CRFIDs) [17] serve as the basis of RFID sensor networks [7] that embed computational capabilities wherever radio waves can reach. A key problem facing deployments of transiently powered computers in hard-to-reach places is that those computers can become inaccessible to physical contact, making it impossible to update device firmware after deployment. This paper’s main contribution is Bootie, a proof-of-concept bootloader for transiently powered computers that enables them to change their behavior without any physical contact. Bootie’s current implementation comprises compileand runtime components to bundle two or more unmodified firmware programs into a single bootable image, select a firmware program at boot time, supervise that firmware program’s execution, and cycle through available firmware images. This paper’s secondary contribution is the preliminary design of a firmware update protocol that will allow a future version of Bootie to accept and install firmware updates wirelessly, thereby enabling experimenters for the first time to change the behavior of their deployed devices. The current implementation is a stepping stone toward this goal. Bootie is implemented for the MSP430 family of microcontrollers. Source code is available at the author’s web page.
Channel selection by genetic algorithms for classifying single-trial ECoG during motor imagery

The classification performance of a brain-computer interface (BCI) depends largely on the methods of data recording and feature extraction. The electrocorticogram (ECoG)-based BCIs are a BCI modality that has the potential to achieve high classification accuracy. This paper proposes a new algorithm for classifying single-trial ECoG during motor imagery. The optimal channel subsets are first selected by genetic algorithms from multi-channel ECoG recordings, then the power features are extracted by common spatial pattern (CSP), and finally Fisher discriminant analysis (FDA) is used for classification. The algorithm is applied to Data set I of BCI Competition III and the classification accuracy of 90% is achieved on test set by using only seven channels.
Financial Technology as an Innovation Strategy for Digital Payment Services in the Millenial Generation

The aim of this paper is to develop a framework for assessing the Financial Technology landscape, which has been implemented by a number of companies in Indonesia. Financial stability is the basic foundation of solid, sustainable and inclusive growth of financial companies in the country. In this regard, this paper responds to the 4.0 technology prioritization of digitization issues. The emergence of technology-enabled innovation in financial services is the result of a confluence of drivers. Customer preferences, particularly amongst millennial, and ―digital natives with regard to convenience, speed and cost of financial services are increasingly demanded. This research was conducted for 7 months, involving millennial respondents who had previously done FinTech transactions in the area of Jakarta, Depok and Tangerang. Quantitative data analysis was employed to analyze the research data. The findings indicate that, first, FinTech has been adopted in some rapidly growing emerging markets and frontier economies but still in small players. Second, evolving technologies, particularly those related to the internet, big data, mobile technology, and computing power, have become the drivers of innovations in financial services. In conclusion, there are a number of business opportunities which have opened for new entrants in the financial sectors by using the IT collaboration systems
Intégration neuro-symbolique et intelligence artificielle: applications et implantation parallèle. (Neuro-symbolic integration and artificial intelligence: applications and parallel implementation)

Cette these s'interesse a l'integration neuro-symbolique (INS) et au calcul parallele. L'INS est un domaine de recherche croissant en IA dont le but est de tirer parti des modeles connexionnistes et des modeles symboliques, qui presentent des capacites souvent complementaires. La these se divise en trois parties. La premiere partie est consacree a une etude de l'INS d'un point de vue cognitif, et a un etat de l'art qui aboutit a la distinction de deux sous-domaines majeurs dans l'INS : les modeles hybrides et les modeles unifies. Nous soulignons l'interet du calcul parallele pour l'implantation de ces systemes. La deuxieme partie est consacree a la conception et la realisation d'un modele hybride applique a un probleme industriel (siderurgie). Le modele est implante dans une architecture multi-agents distribuee. Cette realisation s'est faite dans le cadre du projet europeen Esprit MIX. La troisieme partie est dediee a un langage parallele, ParCeL-1, dont le but est de faciliter l'implantation parallele de modeles connexionnistes et de modeles unifies. Nous presentons le langage ParCeL-1 que nous avons contribue a definir et a implanter, ainsi que plusieurs modeles unifies que nous avons programmes en ParCeL-1.
Radical scavenger edaravone developed for clinical use ameliorates ischemia/reperfusion injury in rat kidney.

BACKGROUND Edaravone (3-methyl-1-phenyl-2-pyrazolin-5-one) is a potent scavenger of free radicals and has the antioxidant ability to inhibit lipid peroxidation. Its protective effect on brain ischemia has been shown. This study aimed to elucidate its possible therapeutic effects on renal oxidative stress in a rat ischemia/reperfusion model. METHODS Ischemic acute renal failure was induced by 45-minute clamp of the left renal artery followed by administration of edaravone. Renal function and pathologic findings were examined. The generation of free radicals was observed by the fluorogenic probe, dichlorodihydrofluorescein (CM-H(2)DCFDA), and lipid peroxidation was observed by immunochemical staining and Western analysis of 4-hydroxy-2-hexenal (HHE). The ability of edaravone to reduce in vitro oxidative stress was investigated using cultured human renal tubular cells (HKC-8) and the cell viability assay with Alamar blue. RESULTS Edaravone attenuated renal function and pathologic findings significantly. The protective effect of edaravone showed the dose-response was at the same level as that of dimethylthiourea. In addition, edaravone significantly reduced the generation of free radicals in the tubular cells indicated by CM-H(2)DCFDA. Immunochemical staining and Western analysis of HHE showed significant suppression of lipid peroxidation in edaravone-treated kidney. In HKC-8 cells loaded with CM-H(2)DCFDA, a marked elevation of fluorescence was observed after exposure to hydrogen peroxide (0.5 mmol/L, for 1 hour), which was reduced by edaravone. The cell viability assay with Alamar blue also showed the protective effect of edaravone. CONCLUSION Edaravone ameliorates renal ischemia/reperfusion injury by scavenging free radicals produced in renal tubular cells and inhibiting lipid peroxidation.
Management Control System and Firm performance-Resource Based View Perspective

The paper demonstrates how Management control system could be used by firms among developing countries to achieve better performance. Prior literature demonstrates how firms in developing countries are surrounded by resources but could not use them to their advantage. The idea that MCS in collaboration with tangible and intangible resources could boost a firm capability as it would make the resources imitable as such gives firm sustained capability. The paper is conceptual in nature as such requires empirical examination in order to determine the extent to which MCS in collaboration with resources at the disposal of firms could trigger better performance in developing countries. The relationship would be examined in light of resource-based view theory which found to be adequate enough to explain the relationship. The paper presupposes that Good MCS practice implementation among developing firms in collaboration with abandon resources at the disposal of companies would serve as a capability that could boost firms’ performance. The framework if empirically tested would add to the existing literature that focused mainly on contingency and agency theory in addressing firm performance thereby, neglecting the impact of firms’ potentials in achieving better performance. The adoption of good elements of management controls would enhance firms’ ability in assessing both their internal and external environment in order to tap from the abandon resources which could be used to achieve better performance.
On-line detection and compensation of transient errors in processor pipeline-structures

Based on strategies for on-line error detection in data and control path structures in simple microprocessors, this approach proposes techniques for the control- and component-error detection in high-performance processors. Detected errors are classified on-line with respect to their impact on the control and data flow. A compensation of detected errors is performed by micro rollback with different rollback distances according to pre-defined priority classes of error handling.
Relationship of Postload Plasma Glucose to Mortality With 19-Yr Follow-Up. Comparison of one versus two plasma glucose measurements in the Chicago Peoples Gas Company Study

OBJECTIVE To explore the relationship of one versus two postload plasma glucose measurements to 19-yr mortality in men in the Chicago Peoples Gas Company Study. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS One-hour postload plasma glucose was measured twice (1.4 yr apart, 1965–1967) for 873 nondiabetic men 34–65 yr of age. Serum cholesterol, blood pressure, height, and weight were measured. Data on smoking habits were obtained. Mortality follow-up was complete through July 1986, 19 yr after second glucose load. RESULTS In prospective analyses, with each of three glucose values—first, second, and mean of first and second—coronary, cardiovascular, and all-cause age-adjusted mortality rates were higher in quintiles 3, 4, and 5 compared with quintile 1, with a significant linear trend. Multivariate analyses with glycemia as a continuous variable confirmed a positive independent association between plasma glucose and mortality endpoints with first measurement and mean of two values but not with second. With dichotomization of plasma glucose (≥ 11.2 mM [≥ 200 mg/dl]) for 30 men hyperglycemic both times, CHD and CVD death rates were significantly higher (odds ratios 2.3–2.7) compared with those for 758 men consistently nonhyperglycemic. In contrast, for those hyperglycemic once only, death rates were not significantly higher. Results of multivariate analyses were consistent with these findings. CONCLUSIONS These data indicate a significant relationship of asymptomatic hyperglycemia on repeat examinations to coronary and cardiovascular mortality independent of other factors measured in the study.
The Importance of Tools in Specific Nursing Care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

I am Said Pasban-Noghabi. I was graduated from Department of Nursing, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran. I’m M.Sc. Student in nursing education of Pediatric. I work as a nurse in a general hospital and deal with clinical practices every day. We found the following points as a researcher in the post anesthesia nursing care (PACU). This unit is located next to the operation room (OR) and it is considered to be one of the most dangerous stages of anesthesia [1]. The goal of PACU is to provide the patients under general anesthesia or Local anesthesia with necessary cares. Monitoring of the level of consciousness, reflexes of airway and controlling the vital signs are some of the nursing cares in PACU [2]. Frouliti believes that the nature of PACU is actually providing nursing care. PACU is a place where the patients are in a critical state and require intensive care [3]. One of the standard cares in PACU is checking the level of consciousness of the patients. This level is checked every 15 min with nurse [4]. The study conducted by Rafieian et al. showed that caring standards were not followed during nursing care in PACU [5]. The patients are to remain in PACU until they feel no danger of respiratory depression and they are in a clear mental status [6]. The conscious is defined as being awake and aware of their surrounding and identity [7]. One of the methods for monitoring the patients in PACU is Aldrete scoring system. This system includes activity, breathing, Circulation, consciousness and skin colour of the patient. This tool is used to dismiss the patient from PACU. Scores of 0 to 10 are given to 5 criteria. It is necessary to get 9 out of 10 so that one can be discharge [6]. However, no particular tool is introduced to assess the consciousness of patients by nurses during the recovery in PACU. Some texts point to utilizing Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). GCS is a tool used to provide a rapid reproducible quantification of depth of unconsciousness [7]. Others have recommended using AVPU team in PACU to measure the level of consciousness. This tool includes Alert, Responds to Voice, Responds to Pain, Unconscious. Of course, except for neurosurgery patients [8]. Based on the studies conducted, there is no other tool to measure the level of consciousness in PACU and this issue has not been clarified appropriately in the standards. Thus other tools like Aldrete, GCS and AVPU have been introduced. It is better to choose a tool compatible with the condition of patients in order to study their level of consciousness during nursing cares in PACU.
Object-Based Anisotropies in the Flash-Lag Effect

The relative visual position of a briefly flashed stimulus is systematically modified in the presence of motion signals. We investigated the two-dimensional distortion of the positional representation of a flash relative to a moving stimulus. Analysis of the spatial pattern of mislocalization revealed that the perceived position of a flash was not uniformly displaced, but instead shifted toward a single point of convergence that followed the moving object from behind at a fixed distance. Although the absolute magnitude of mislocalization increased with motion speed, the convergence point remained unaffected. The motion modified the perceived position of a flash, but had little influence on the perceived shape of a spatially extended flash stimulus. These results demonstrate that motion anisotropically distorts positional representation after the shapes of objects are represented. Furthermore, the results imply that the flash-lag effect may be considered a special case of two-dimensional anisotropic distortion.
Do Testicular Seminoma and Nonseminoma Share the Same Etiology? Evidence from an Age-Period-Cohort Analysis of Incidence Trends in Eight European Countries

The incidence of the two main clinical subentities of testicular germ cell cancer (seminoma and nonseminoma) is increasing throughout Europe. Most studies have revealed little variation in risk factors between the two subtypes. This study compared generation-specific trends in eight European countries, hypothesizing that similar temporal pattern by birth cohort implied that seminoma and nonseminoma had a largely comparable etiology. The results are presented using the age-period-cohort model and the nonidentifiability problem highlighted by partitioning the age, period, and cohort effects in terms of their linear and curvature component parts, assuming a priori that cohort effects predominated. Despite uniform overall increases by calendar period, declining rates of nonseminoma but not pure seminoma were observed in the majority of countries during the 1990s. The subtype trends were, however, largely analogous on a birth cohort scale. Notable observations were a decline in rates of both subtypes among recent birth cohorts in Switzerland and a short-term wartime effect in several countries, involving an attenuation of increasing risk of both subtypes in men born in 1940 to 1945. Departures from the steady increases in testicular cancer over time were likely to occur for nonseminomas some years ahead of seminoma on a period scale. The importance of birth cohort coincided with the view that given a short time interval of susceptibility to exposures earlier in life and a biologically constant time to diagnosis, all temporal changes in rate-limiting exposures should appear as generational effects. Trends in seminoma and nonseminoma conform to largely the same temporal patterns on this scale, implying that they share important etiologic factors. (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2006;15(4):652–8)
BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM ANIMAL MANURE

An experimental study worked on a model biogas production unit which has 0.5 m fermentation tank capacities of a breeding farm in the Urla district of Izmir/Turkey. The farm animal quantity is 70 cattle and 1400 chicken. Animal wastes (poultry manure and bovine animals manure) were anaerobically fermented in the tank. It is known in literature, the optimum fermentation occurs at 298-313 K temperatures. In this respect, experimentation was performed at summer season and average regional temperature was 307 K and so reaction does not require the extra heating for the optimization of process. Biogas production potential from bovine animal and poultry manure was separately studied. Firstly, 350 kg bovine animal manure blend (175 kg manure+175 kg water) filled to the tank and the process occurred. Secondly, 375 kg poultry manure blend (50 kg manure+325 kg water) was filled to the tank and the processes done. Then the biogas production rates was evaluated and compared for two processes. Results showed that daily 6.33 m and 0.83 m biogas productions were obtained from fermentation of bovine animal manure and poultry animal manure. Lower heating value of natural gas was known 34,000 kJ/m and biogas LHV value was predicted 21,000 kJ/m by the 62% CH4 content. By using biogas as a fuel to the heating or energy systems instead of natural gas about 0.35 $/m energy cost is saved.
Audit Measurement of Crisis Communication Preparedness across Different Branches of Government : Sharing Experiences Gained in Finland

An audit measurement of crisis communication preparedness was conducted for 67 organizations, mainly on the national level, in Finland. This unique project was one of the ways to implement new crisis communication regulations getting into force a year earlier. Its purpose was to strengthen central government communication in incidents and emergencies. The audit consisted of a digital survey in the participating organizations and a reflection meeting on the level of each of the 14 branches involved. The indicators were customized taking the crisis communication scorecard, developed in an international project, as a basis. In addition, several meetings were arranged to facilitate related interorganizational learning and exchange of practices. The findings showed diversity across the different branches of government and led to an exchange of practices. The evaluation of the measurement tool confirmed that it had been good to include reputation issues in the indicators for the national government level, as crises are diverse and can be initiated by reputation issues, or emergencies may also bring up reputation issues.
American Cancer Society Guidelines for the Early Detection of Cancer

Each year the American Cancer Society publishes a summary of existing recommendations for early cancer detection, including updates, and/or emerging issues that are relevant to screening for cancer. In last year's article, the guidelines regarding screening for the early detection of prostate, colorectal, and endometrial cancers were updated, as was the narrative pertaining to testing for early lung cancer detection. Although none of the ACS's guidelines were updated in 2001, work is proceeding on an update of screening recommendations for breast and cervical cancer and an update of these guidelines will be announced in the January/February 2003 issue of CA. As in previous issues, we review recommendations for the “cancer‐related check‐up,” in which clinical encounters provide case‐finding and health counseling opportunities. Finally, we provide an update of the most recent data pertaining to participation rates in cancer screening by age, gender, and ethnicity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) and National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).