Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
PERIANAL SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA WITH HIGH-GRADE ANAL INTRAEPITHELIAL NEOPLASIA IN AN HIV-NEGATIVE PATIENT

HPV infection and associated diseases in the male population has assumed importance, especially because of the increase in incidence of anal carcinoma. The recognition that man is no longer mere infection vector for this disease is still poorly discussed, and can result in diagnostic losses and further increase in anogenital disease morbidity. In this study, we aimed to present a case of an atypical anogenital lesion caused by HPV infection in a HIV(-) male patient. Clinical exam showed perianal lesion. This lesion has been misdiagnosed and treated as herpes and candidiasis for almost ten years, when ulceration was observed, followed by purulent secretion. Histopathology showed intraepithelial neoplasia constituted by atypical keratinocytes, loss of polarity and corneal pearls compatible with Bowen’s disease. Specific PCR showed HPV 16 DNA in both episomal and integrated forms. Successful treatment was achieved by radiotherapy. The knowledge about the behavior of anogenital HPV infection in men is still unclear, even for high-risk groups such as MSM (men who have sex with men) and HIV seropositive. Therefore, several patients have been maintained without diagnosis, being regarded as sources of infection and even suffering from high-grade lesions with clinical unsatisfactory outcomes. Our goal with this case report is to contribute to the dissemination of an emerging problem, stimulating discussion and the search for new tools of early recognition and treatment of male anogenital lesions. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.17525/vrr.v18i1-2.64
Simulation of Constant-Charge Biasing Integrated Circuit for High Reliability Capacitive RF MEMS Switch

This paper presents simulation results of a constant� charge biasing integrated circuit for capacitive RF MEMS switches for improvement in reliability. 1�D nonlinear dynamic electromechanical model of the switch was used to extract the switch model parameters for circuit simulations. The constantcharge biasing integrated circuit is designed to operate to charge, float, and discharge the switch membrane as a capacitive load. Austria Microsystems 0.358m 50V high voltage CMOS technology was used for the circuit simulation. The simulation results showed that within a mere 300 ns period enough charge to pull down the switch membrane is provided. Due to the constantcharge biasing, the voltage across the dielectric layer was found to be 530 mV after the membrane snapped down to the dielectric l ayer. The constantcharge biasing scheme results in electric field across the dielectric remains below 27 kV/cm regardless of the membrane position which is substantially lower than the maximum electric field of 2.38 MV/cm in the case of constantvoltage biasing. The circuit simulation results imply that such a constantcharge biasing would substantially improve reliability of the switches.
Production of methyl halides by Prochlorococcus and Synechococcus

The ocean is the dominant source of atmospheric methyl iodide (CH3I). The mechanisms of CH3I production in the marine environment are poorly understood. A previous laboratory and field study suggested Prochlorococcus marinus, a ubiquitous marine cyanobacterium, is a globally significant biological producer of CH3I. In this study, CH3I concentrations were measured in cultures of P. marinus (high‐light‐adapted MED4 and low‐light‐adapted CCMP 1427) and the marine cyanobacterium Synechococcus. Cell‐normalized production rates from P. marinus cultures (MED4) averaged 1.6 (±0.9) molecules of CH3I cell−1 d−1; these rates were 1000‐fold lower than production rates reported for the previous study, which reported comparable concentrations of CH3I in cultures but cell concentrations about 1000‐fold lower than measured in this study. Extrapolating CH3I production rates from the current study yields a global production rate of 0.6 Mmol yr−1 which accounts for 0.03% of the estimated global CH3I production, suggesting P. marinus is not a globally significant source of CH3I.
A Review of Literature on the Effect of Inflation Volatility on Equity Risk Premium

The relationship between various macroeconomic variables and stock returns has been documented since 1986 in developing African countries. However, with the increased phenomenon of international financial integration, the subject matter of compensation of international investors in developing countries; as captured by the equity risk premium has come to light. This literature review aims to review research studies that have investigated the relationship between inflation volatility and equity risk premium. Literature revealed that, while there is no general consensus on the direction or magnitude of the relationship between inflation volatility and equity risk premium, it still remains an important subject matter that should be studied further. Keywords: Risk, Equity Risk Premium, Inflation Volatility,
Determinants of Public Investment: Irrigation in Indonesia

Indonesian Akumulasi kapital publik dan swasta merupakan faktor utama dalam pertumbuhan ekonomi. Tulisan ini menguji faktor-faktor penentu perilaku investasi publik dengan menggunakan contoh investasi irigasi pemerintah di Indonesia. Dalam hal ini pemerintah Indonesia bertindak sebagai perencana sosial, memaksimalkan keuntungan sosial dalam mengalokasikan sumberdaya untuk investasi irigasi dengan kendala sumberdaya yang terbatas.
Mechanical and environmental behavior of granular materials. Application to national steel slag

Nowadays, there is strong pressure to use industrial byproducts and waste in construction of transport infrastructures and geotechnical works. The possibility of recycling of these materials benefits environmental issues, resulting in reduction of deposits and the preservation of raw materials. This paper presents the geotechnical and geoenvironmental results obtained in the processed Portuguese electrical arc furnace steel slag that are studied during the PhD research. These test results were in a first step compared with those based in the empirical tests used in the national specifications for the embankments and structural layers of transport infrastructures. It was concluded that performance laboratory test results show a much better material performance than the results based in empirical tests (Los Angeles and micro-Deval). In addition, this material, when compared with results of mechanical tests of natural unbound granular materials used in road construction, has showed better mechanical performance. Additionally, leaching test results show that this by-product is inert and became titled “Inert Steel Aggregates for Construction (ISAC)”. These laboratory conclusions were validated in a full-scale trial by end performance testing, where were applied raw materials and ISAC.
Student Aptitude Test for Tertiary Admission (SATTA) Pilot Program: Evaluation Report for the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)

Since 2007 the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) has funded the Student Aptitude Test for Tertiary Admission (SATTA) pilot program. SATTA involves the supply, management and evaluation of uniTEST, and the evaluation of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). This report documents the evaluation phase of the program, focusing in particular on various aspects of uniTEST. Seven recommendations are made. The evaluation was conducted between late 2007 and early 2010. The evaluation involved background planning and review, data specification and collection, psychometric and statistical analysis, wide-scale consultation, and documentation and reporting. Significant policy change is planned for Australian higher education over the next few years, with both government and institutions seeking new ways to make the system larger, more inclusive and more productive. In this context, it is vital to develop new transparent mechanisms for helping each student understand her or his potential and access the system. This report details how aptitude testing can play an important role.
Apricot and pumpkin oils reduce plasma cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations in rats fed a high-fat diet

Non-conventional oilseeds are being taken into greater consideration because their constituents have unique chemical properties and may increase the supply of edible oils. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of apricot kernel oil (AO) and pumpkin kernel oil (PO) on the lipid profiles and liver functions of rats fed high fat diets. The high fat diet resulted in great alterations in plasma lipid profiles and liver functions. Twenty-four male albino rats were used over a 28 day period. The animals were divided into 4 groups, where group 1 represents the negative control which were a fed basal diet, while group 2 received a high fat diet to serve as the hypercholesterolemic group (positive control). The other two groups were given a high fat diet supplemented with AO and PO. Group 3 was treated daily with AO (1g/Kg body weight), while group 4 was treated with PO (1g/Kg body weight). The plasma lipid profile and liver functions in the different groups were determined after 14 and 28 days. The rats in the treated groups (AO and PO) showed significantly lower levels of total cholesterol (TC), total triglycerides (TG), low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), alanine-aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartateaminotransferase (AST) activities as well as high levels of high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) and total protein in comparison with the hypercholesterolemic group. It could be concluded that AO and PO under study are useful for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
The Effect of Strain Rate on the Mechanical Properties of Automotive Steel Sheets

The automotive industry is currently seeking detailed information about various types of materials and their behavior under dynamic loading. Dynamic tensile testing of sheet steels is growing in importance. The experimental dynamic tensile technique depends on the strain rate. Each type oftest serves for a specific range of strain rates, and provides specific types of information. This workdeals with the influence of the strain rate on the mechanical properties of automotive steel sheets.Three different types of steel: IF steel, DP steel, and micro-alloyed steel (S 460) were used to compare static and dynamic properties.
The Financial Coaching Advice Model: An Exploration into how it Satisfies Expectations of Quality Advice

For 20 years, the financial planning sector in Australia has been transitioning from a sales-orientated force to a profession of qualified and skilled practitioners. Today, the potential for professional financial planning advice to benefit Australians financially, economically and psychologically is recognised by government. Financially, these benefits include increased savings, less interest expense through faster debt reduction, higher investment returns and appropriate levels of insurance. Economically, a more financially literate society has the potential for less reliance on an already burdened social security system. Psychologically, the benefits include the peace of mind that comes from an individual being confident in financial matters. However, despite this level of recognition and development, national surveys have reported that only a small percentage of the population actually seek professional financial advice. The factors attributing to these low percentages included the gaps in financial literacy limiting an individual's engagement in financial matters and consumer's current mistrust of the financial advice business models that remain dominated by commission-driven product sales. These deficiencies have led some financial planning firms to break from financial product sales as the primary advice model and focus on financial coaching. Exploratory interviews with the practitioners and clients of a selected financial planning firm have generated insightful discussion into how a financial coaching advice model is achieving the financial, economic and psychological benefits recognised by government as the potential outcomes of professional financial advice. The aim of this paper is to present the findings from that discussion and demonstrate the opportunities embedded within a financial coaching advice model. It is argued that this discussion offers a foundation for future research direction in an area currently under researched in academic literature.
Determination of Dice Coefficient of Diseased Renal Images

In this paper, an effective method for computer-assisted renal segmentation of abdominal Computed Tomography (ACT) images with anatomic structure consideration is presented. The proposed segmentation system is expected to assist medical practioners in treatment planning, diagnosis and learning methodology. The planned method is a common to sound segmentation of two stages. First of all, the subject renal region is mined according to the statistical geometric location of renal. This method is applicable to images of different sizes (512 x 512) by using the statistical distance of the renal region. The Morphological operation process is the second stage of the renal segmentation. The main elements of the proposed system are: (i) the spine location is considered as the reference landmark for the renal region coordinates; (ii) Eroded the neighboring organs and selection of renal regions; (iii) directional removal of line connecting two regions on the consecutive ACT images is used for both (left &right) renal object detection in a time and (iv) Evaluation of DSC(Sorensen Dice Similarity Coefficient < 1) is done. In addition, Implementation of a visualization tool will automatically show the object detection for the physicians in different views. Renal regions from ACT images contain different pathologies in clinical practices and segmentation is must. The test series result on 242 images from 42 patients indicates a typical correlation coefficient of up to 94% between manual and automatic segmentation.
THE OPERATIONAL AND STOCK PERFORMANCE OF SPINOFFS AND CARVEOUTS: SOME EVIDENCE FROM CANADA

The purpose of this paper is to examine the financial characteristics and the operating performance of Canadian domiciled parents, before and after a demerger, including an inspection of the financial profile of the divested subsidiaries subsequent to the spinoff or carveout. Additionally, the shareholder wealth impact on parents that demerge is studied including the share volume trading activity.
Two-dimensional modeling of water and nitrogen fate from sweet sorghum irrigated with fresh and blended saline waters

The need for reducing irrigation water demand and non-point source pollution all across Europe has made sweet sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench], due to its lower water and nutrient requirements, an interesting alternative to other traditional summer crops in European Mediterranean regions. HYDRUS-2D was used to model the fate of nitrogen in a plot planted with sweet sorghum grown under Mediterranean conditions between 2007 and 2010, while considering drip irrigation scenarios with different levels of nitrogen and salty waters. HYDRUS-2D simulated water contents, ECsw, and N NH4 and N NO3− concentrations continuously for the entire duration of the field experiment, while producing RMSE between simulated and measured data of 0.030 cm3 cm−3, 1.764 dS m−1, 0.042 mmolc L−1, and 3.078 mmolc L−1, respectively. Estimates for sweet sorghum water requirements varied between 360 and 457 mm depending upon the crop season and the irrigation treatment. Sweet sorghum proved to be tolerant to saline waters if applied only during one crop season. However, the continuous use of saline waters for more than one crop season led to soil salinization, and to root water uptake reductions due to the increasing salinity stress. The relation found between N NO3− uptake and dry biomass yield (R2 = 0.71) showed that nitrogen needs were smaller than the uptakes estimated for the scenario with the highest levels of nitrogen application. The movement of N out of the root zone was dependent on the amount of water flowing through the root zone, the amount of N applied, the form of N in the fertilizer, and the timing and number of fertigation events. The simulations with HYDRUS-2D were useful to understand the best strategies toward increasing nutrient uptake and reducing nutrient leaching. In this sense, N NO3− uptakes were higher when fertigation events were more numerous and the amounts applied per event smaller. © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Taking Advantage of Di¤erence in Opinion

Diversity of opinion both presents problems and a¤ords opportunities. Di¤erences of opinion can stand in the way of reaching an agreement within a group on what decisions to take. But at the same time, the fact that the di¤erences in question could derive from access to di¤erent information or from the exercise of di¤erent judgemental skills, means that they present individuals with the opportunity to improve their own opinions. This paper explores the implications for solutions to the former (aggregation) problem of supposing that individuals exploit these opportunities. In particular, it argues that rational individual revision of opinion implies that aggregation problems are instable in a certain sense and that solving them by exploiting the information embedded in individual opinion has profound implications for the kinds of conditions that we should impose on aggregation procedures.
8.Research on the Relationship between Exhibitors’ Satisfaction and Loyalty based on the investigation data of China International Spring Tea Exp

The loyalty of exhibitors is an important content of exhibition marketing research. This paper studies the relationship between exhibitors’ satisfaction and their loyalty, through building structural equation and based on the theory model for satisfaction and loyalty, with exhibitors of the 5 th China (Sichuan) International Spring Tea Expo as investigation object. It is found in the research that satisfaction of exhibitors has significant positive influence on re-participation trend, goodwill recommendation trend and exhibition service following; re-participation trend has significant positive influence on goodwill recommendation trend; goodwill recommendation trend has significant positive influence on exhibition service following. Convention and exhibition organizers and managers shall take pertinent measures to improve exhibition service quality and improve satisfaction of exhibitors; re-participation trend of exhibitors shall be strengthened through establishing exhibitor database, exhibition demand investigation, pertinent release of exhibition information and other approaches; exhibitors shall be provided with incentive measures of goodwill recommendation to improve loyalty of exhibitors.
Developing Conceptual Understanding of Fractions with Year Five and Six Students.

This paper presents findings from classroom observations of one teacher (Beth). It focusses on the development of conceptual understanding of fractions with her students, articulated in Kieren’s sub-constructs (Kieren, 1980,1988), and Hansen’s progressions (Hansen, 2005). The study covers three lessons within a six week unit. Findings from this study suggest there is a need for teachers to understand and teach a wider range of fraction constructs than appears to occur currently; how assessment data available might be used more effectively to plan quality lessons; and highlights the importance of a varied range of models to connect conceptual and procedural understanding of fractions.
An Efficient Approach to Discover High Utility Itemset From Transactional Database

Data Mining is the process of evaluating data from different outlooks and summarizing it into useful information. It can be defined as the process that extracts information contained in very large database. Traditional Data mining methods have been focused on to finding a correlation between items which are frequently appearing in the database. And relative importance of each item is not consider in frequent pattern mining. High utility mining is an area research where utility based mining can be done. Mining high utility itemset from a transactional database refers to the discovery of itemset with high utility in a terms like weight, unit profit or value. In past algorithm used to mine high utility itemset takes more time to execute and memory. In this paper we proposed an algorithm which uses a tree structure and an array to store the transaction value and then proposed algorithm find the high utility itemset. An extensive experimental study with four real- life datasets shows that our proposed algorithm executes faster than FHM algorithm.
Factors Facilitating Student Transfer from 2-Year to 4-Year Colleges.

1 This paper investigates the probability of transfer for a random sample of 2,500 students who attended community college within two years of high school graduation in 1980. Nationally representative longitudinal data fron Hick School and Beyond were used to describe characteristics of 1980 high school graduates, grouped by their primary activity within two years after high school. On background characteristics, high school behaviors and achievements, community college students fell about midway between those who went to 4-year colleges and those who did not go to college at all The sample of community college students was divided in two groups: (a) those who transferred to a 4-year college (24.3%), and (b) those who did not. Causal models, using least squares regression, logistic regression, and LISREL were then used to obtain estimates of the effects of family and student background, high school behaviors and outcomes, and college behaviors on the probability of transferring to a 4-year college. College behaviors were found to have the stongest direct effects, although other factors, including social class, placement in the academic track, applying to college while in high school, and getting good gra'es and high standardized scores exerted important indirect effects on transferring. Community College Transfers