Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Expression of the E‐cadherin/catenin (α‐, β‐, and γ‐) complex correlates with the macroscopic appearance of early gastric cancer

E‐cadherin and its associated cytoplasmic proteins, α‐, β‐, and γ‐catenins, play an essential role in the control of epithelial differentiation. We have previously shown that loss or down‐regulation of E‐cadherin/catenin correlates with poor survival in advanced gastric adenocarcinoma. The aim of this study was to assess the expression of E‐cadherin and catenins in early gastric cancers (EGCs). Immunohistochemical staining for E‐cadherin and α‐, β‐, and γ‐catenins was performed on 41 paraffin‐embedded gastrectomy specimens of EGC using an indirect immunoperoxidase technique. The pattern of expression and cellular localization of the E‐cadherin/catenin complex in tumour cells were correlated with the macroscopic appearance of the tumour according to the Japanese Endoscopic Society classification. The tumours were classified as follows: three type I (protruding) and 38 type II (superficial), of which ten were type IIa (elevated), one was type IIb (flat), and 27 were type IIc (depressed). E‐cadherin and α‐, β‐, and γ‐catenins were expressed at the cell–cell junctions in normal mucosa. Forty out of 41 tumours showed abnormal expression (loss of membranous immunoreactivity and/or nuclear staining) of at least one component of the E‐cadherin catenin complex. Loss of E‐cadherin immunoreactivity was more frequently seen in type IIb (1/1, 100%) and type IIc (27/27, 100%) than in type I (1/3, 33%) and type IIa (1/10, 10%) (p<0.01). Abnormal expression of E‐cadherin and α‐catenin was more frequently seen in diffuse‐type than in intestinal type tumours (p<0.05). Abnormal immunoreactivity of β‐ and γ‐catenin, including nuclear localization, was observed in 34% and 7.3% of tumours, respectively, but there was no significant correlation with tumour type or endoscopic appearance. In conclusion, abnormal expression of the E‐cadherin/catenin complex occurs in EGC and seems to correlate with macroscopic appearances. Copyright © 2000 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Core fears, values, and obsessive-compulsive disorder: A preliminary clinical-theoretical outlook.

Marta Ghisi e Gioia Bottesi Criteri e classificazione diagnostica della tricotillomania nell’ottica del DSM-V Marco Innamorati, Anna Contardi, Massimo Continisio, Ettore De Monte, Mariantonietta Fabbricatore, Paolo Scapellato, Stella Tamburello e Antonino Tamburello Burnout, attaccamento e stili temperamentali affettivi Luisa Scaduto, Francesca Cuzzocrea e Rosalba Larcan «Sensory Premonitory Urge» e trattamento cognitivo-comportamentale di un disturbo da tic associato a disturbo ossessivo-compulsivo: studio di un caso Gideon E. Anholt, Omer Linkovski, Eyal Kalantrof e Avishai Henik If I do it, it must be important: Integrating basic cognitive research findings with cognitive behavior theory of obsessive-compulsive disorder Guy Doron, Dahlia Talmor, Ohad Szepsenwol e Danny S. Derby Relationship centered obsessive-compulsive phenomena Jonathan D. Huppert e Elad Zlotnick Core fears, values, and obsessive-compulsive disorder: A preliminary clinical-theoretical outlook Marcel A. van den Hout, Eliane C.P. Dek, Catharina L. Giele e Marieke B.J. Toffolo How compulsive perseveration undermines trust in cognitive operations
Phylogenetic studies in Hypochnicium (Basidiomycota), with special emphasis on species from New Zealand

Abstract The taxonomic and phylogenetic affiliation of Hypochnicium specimens from New Zealand were studied using morphological and molecular analyses. Phylogenetic analyses based on ITS region of rDNA suggest that species within Hypochnicium form a monophyletic group with respect to outgroups. The synonymy of Gyrophanopsis with Hypochnicium is validated and the genus Nodotia is re‐evaluated as a synonym of Hypochnicium. Sequence analyses of H. zealandicum and a specimen within the H. punctulatum complex from New Zealand place both as sister taxa of H. polonense and H. cremicolor, respectively. Although spore dimensions of H. zealandicum overlap with those of H polonense, it is currently retained as a separate species on the basis of geographical separation and phylogenetic analysis. New Zealand specimens recorded as H. punctulatum represent a new species, which is described and illustrated as H aotearoae.
Random Matrix Methods for Wireless Communications: Applications to wireless communications

Blending theoretical results with practical applications, this book provides an introduction to random matrix theory and shows how it can be used to tackle a variety of problems in wireless communications. The Stieltjes transform method, free probability theory, combinatoric approaches, deterministic equivalents and spectral analysis methods for statistical inference are all covered from a unique engineering perspective. Detailed mathematical derivations are presented throughout, with thorough explanation of the key results and all fundamental lemmas required for the reader to derive similar calculus on their own. These core theoretical concepts are then applied to a wide range of real-world problems in signal processing and wireless communications, including performance analysis of CDMA, MIMO and multi-cell networks, as well as signal detection and estimation in cognitive radio networks. The rigorous yet intuitive style helps demonstrate to students and researchers alike how to choose the correct approach for obtaining mathematically accurate results.
Effect of the learning support and the use of project management tools on project success: The case of Pakistan

This study examines the effect of learning support on project success with mediation effect of the use of project management tools. Data were collected form 40 international donor funded projects at federal level in Pakistan. The results suggest that learning support has a positive and significant effect on the use of project management tools which in turn has a similar effect on project success. Results also show that use of project management tools has a significant mediation effect between learning support and the project success. Keywords: Project management, Project management tools, Learning support, International development agencies
Inventory of Insect Visitors, Foraging Behaviour and Pollination Efficiency of Honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) (Hymenpoptera: Apidae) on Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.) (Rosaceae) in the Constantine Area, Algeria

A list of insect visitors of plum was established during the 2009 and 2010 flowering period for an orchard in Constantine. Four orders of insects were encountered on flowers: Hymenoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. The last three orders made very few visits. The honeybee was the most abundant visitor in both years, representing 79 % and 78 % of recorded visits. Foraging honeybees visited on average nine flowers per minute and 27 flowers per tree, and flights were most frequent between adjacent trees of different rows (56 %). Only the flowers that received between three and five honeybee visits yielded fruit and the percentages of fruits formed were similar (31.6 % and 30.4 % in 2009 and 2010, respectively).
What Happens When a Woman Wins a Close Election? Evidence from Brazil

This paper studies the eect of women’s leadership on policy outcomes in close races utilizing a rich dataset on Brazilian municipalities. We provide evidence that cities with female mayors have better health outcomes (prenatal visits and percentage of premature births), are awarded more federal discretionary transfers, and are less likely to have administrative irregularities in public procurement practices. Despite these results, male mayors are 20 percentage points more likely to be re-elected than female mayors. We discuss several interpretations of our results, including the role of political patronage and re-election incentives. We nd that men are more likely to hire temporary public employees during the electoral year compared to their female counterparts. This eect is driven by incumbents who are eligible for re-election.
Spore morphology and ornamentation in the genus Blechnum (Blechnaceae)

Abstract A study of the spores of 64 neotropical and palaeotropical taxa of the genus Blechnum was performed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Two basic types of perispores were recognised: perispore smooth or only slightly ornamented (laevigate, with micro-granules or micro-lamellae, venulose and rugulate), and perispore ornamented (rugate, low reticulate, cristate-reticulate, orbiculate, and colliculate). SEM observations allow for distinguishing differences in the structure of perispores, but the character does not correlate with the ornamentation. The smooth exospore predominates among the studied species. Results suggest that perispore characters have important diagnostic value, since different combinations of ornamentation/structure were found among the studied species. Moreover, when spore characters are considered together with other morphological traits of the sporophytes and the habit of plants, ornamentation of spores becomes a useful complementary feature at the specific level. The results are discussed in light of the recent systematic studies and emphasise that any eventual subdivision of the genus Blechnum must include characters of the sporophyte as well as spore features to ensure a more robust classification than the previously proposed. The spores also show a significant affinity between Blechnum and other genera of Blechnaceae, which was also suggested by recent phylogenetic studies.
Saltwater Intrusion and Its Impact on Koggala Lagoon and Associated Waters, Southern Coast of Sri Lanka

Saltwater intrusion is a major coastal management problem which leads to the destruction of fishery, breeding grounds and habitat. Several dykes and water regulatory systems have been implemented to prevent salt water intrusion and to regulate water level in the catchment area in the Koggala lagoon. The groyne built at the lagoon mouth helped to keep the outlet open throughout the year for better mixing and water exchange, but it has been a matter of concern for local resource users due to salinity increase in the lagoon. Therefore, the study was focused in salt water intrusion into lagoon and upstream areas and its impact on water quality and drinking water wells of surrounding areas. Monthly mean salinity of the lagoon varied strongly from 20 psu to 34.5 psu in relation to the monsoon rains. During the drought, due to the water level difference between lagoon and the canal created a salt water intrusion into upstream areas through the sluice gates, even the gates were closed. During the period of high salinity (February and March) of the lagoon, surface and bottom salinity levels of the upsteam area were 16 and 22 psu respectively due to saltwater intrusion through the anicut at Warabokka. Moreover, the water exchange and mixing of the lagoon is governed by the gravitational circulation. However during the dry season, tide plays a major role for salt water intrusion and mixing creating well mixed condition. Thus, the lagoons can be classified as a partially mixed estuary. The faunal and the floral compositions of the lagoon had changed markedly due to salt water intrusion. Present analysis indicated that the salinity, dissolved oxygen content and chlorophyll-a content mostly affected the abundance and diversity of zooplankton in the Koggala lagoon. Construction of barrier across the rock- fill groyne may minimize the salt water intrusion.
GENETIC DIVERSITY IN FIVE CICER GENOTYPES USING OPM-05 PRIMER -

Five genotypes of Cicer (Dhawal, Ujjwal, Shubhra, DCP-92-3 and IPC-04-20) were analyzed to estimate genetic diversity by using OPM-05 primer. A total of 21 bands were detected, all of them were polymorphic. Similarity index calculated was found highest between Ujjwal and IPC-04-20 (37.5%) and lowest between Shubhra and IPC-04-20 (22.22%). Dice’s similarity coefficient ranged from 0.00000 to 0.25000. A dendrogram constructed based on UPGMA revealed two clusters. Cluster 1 consists of three accessions-S1, S3 and S5 while as cluster 2 consists of two accessionsS2 and S4. It is evident from the dendrogram that accession DCP-92-3 and IPC-04-20 are genetically dissimilar; hence it is recommended that these should be used for future breeding programs to create higher amount of genetic variability in chickpea.
'The "use of force" in cyberspace' a reply to Dr Ziolkowski

: This article responds to Dr Ziolkowsi’s article Ius ad bellum in Cyberspace – Some Thoughts on the ‘Schmitt-Criteria’ for Use of Force. It discusses the distinction between the terms ‘use of force’ and ‘armed attack’ in an effort to situate the former as a legal term of art. The article concludes that as the meaning of use of force is uncertain, it is useful to identify those factors that States are likely to take into consider when faced with the need to characterize an action. Such factors may be legal in nature
Extração e exportação de nutrientes em cultivares de batata: II - micronutrientes

The determination of nutrient absorption during the growth cycle is essential to determine the periods in which these elements are most required and the correct amounts that should be provided for potato, but for most cultivars used in Brazil the information is extremely scarce. The objective of this study was to evaluate absorption and exportation of the macronutrients N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S by the potato cultivars Agata, Asterix, Atlantic, Markies, and Mondial. The experiment was conducted in Itai, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, in the 2008 winter growing season on an Oxisol. Plots consisted of the five potato cultivars and subplots of sampling times (at planting and every seven days after emergence). The cultivars Mondial and Asterix, the most productive, absorbed highest average macronutrient quantities per hectare (116 kg N, 18 kg P, 243 kg K, 50 kg Ca, and 13 kg Mg), while Agata, Atlantic and Markies absorbed smaller average amounts (92, 14, 178, 35, and 9 kg ha-1, respectively). The stage of highest macronutrient demand by the cultivars was during initial tuber bulking (42 to 70 days after planting). Macronutrient exportation was not directly related to tuber yield, since it was not the most productive cultivar (Mondial) that exported the highest macronutrient amounts. Asterix exported higher N, P, K and Mg amounts (88, 15, 220 and 8 kg ha-1, respectively), while the lowest quantities were exported by cultivar Atlantic (48 kg ha-1 N, 10 kg ha-1 P, 143 kg ha-1 K, and 5 kg ha-1 Mg). The wide variation in absorption among cultivars, especially of K and N, indicate the need of a differentiated fertilization management.
Capillary electrophoresis in virtual microchannel based on dielectrophoresis

ABSTRACT Separating neutral and negatively-charged polystyrene particles by capillary electrophoresis in a virtual microchannel formed by dielectrophoresis is demonstrated in this paper. The geometry of virtual microchannel was defined between parallel plates by the electric field generated by electrode patterns without channel walls. Hence the device structure and fabrication are simple with no leakage and clogging issues. Moreover, the wall-less channel would provide more flexibility to capillary electrophoresis throughout the separation process.
MUSICAL INTERPRETATION IN MUSIC LEARNING IN SMK NEGERI 2 KASIHAN BANTUL YOGYAKARTA

This study aimed to reveal: 1) the dimensions of musical interpretation which are taught; 2) students perception to musical interpretation learning. This study uses mix method, survey and case study approach to descriptive and intrinsic design conducted in SMK Negeri 2 Kasihan Bantul Yogyakarta. The data were collected through questionnaire, interview, participant observation, and document. For survey approached data were analyzed by using percentage. For case study approached data were analyzed by aggregate, organize, and classify. The result of temporary that found that in teaching of interpretation , teachers are transfer knowledge on matters related to the score being played.
Analyzing efficiency of IP-intensive industries: the case of Korea

This study aims to measure the efficiency of Korean industries and compare the efficiency between IP-intensive industries and non-IP-intensive industries in Korea using Propensity Score Matching (PSM) and Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA). To select appropriate Decision Making Units, we use PSM prior to applying DEA. We first measure the extent of the efficiency of IPand non-IP-intensive industries and then check whether there are statistical differences between them applying Mann-Whiteny U test. As a result, it reveals that the IP-intensive industries show relatively higher efficiency than the non-IP-intensive industries. According to the result, we suggest that Korea government has to establish relative strategies that make full use of high-efficiency of IP-intensive industries to strengthen the national competitiveness.
Cathepsin L is A Potential Marker for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the second cancer-related death among women worldwide. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive and lethal subtype, which is associated with high metastasis and poor prognosis. Cathepsins, a family of lysosomal cysteine proteases, such as cathepsin L (CTSL), are involved in cancer invasion and metastasis. Thus, CTSL may emerge as a marker for TNBC. So, we characterized the expression of CTSL mRNA in tissue specimen of TNBC (n = 10) and non-TNBC (non-TN) (n = 10) using quantitative real-time PCR. Data were statistically analyzed using Mann-Whitney U-test. Our data demonstrate that CTSL mRNA expression was up-regulated in TN BC vs. non-TN BC patients. In conclusion, the high expression of CTSL may represent a marker for TNBC and its targeting could have therapeutic implications
Una versione iterativa della distanza intertestuale applicata a un corpus di opere della letteratura italiana contemporanea

The main aim of this study is testing the performance of Labbe’s intertextual distance in the case of a corpus of novels of the Italian literature; moreover an iterative revised version of intertextual distance is introduced. The revised procedure is based on repeated measures of the intertextual distance between pairs of text-chunks of equal size. It is intended to counterbalance the size factor and assess the similarity of texts of very different sizes. In order to test if and to what extent intertextual distance is suitable to assess authorship attribution in the case of Italian novels, we took into account the rankings obtained with reference to each novel ordering the others by means of the values of intertextual distances. Opportunities and limits of the available procedures are discussed. Riassunto L’obiettivo principale del contributo è valutare il funzionamento della distanza intertestuale di Labbé nel caso di un corpus di opere della letteratura italiana e presentarne una nuova versione iterativa. La nuova procedura si basa su misure ripetute della distanza intertestuale per coppie di porzioni di testo della stessa dimensione, mira a compensare l’effetto delle dimensioni e a determinare la similarità tra testi di dimensioni molto diverse. Per valutare se, e in che misura, la distanza intertestuale può essere impiegata per l’attribuzione d’autore nel caso di opere della narrativa italiana, si considerano le graduatorie che, data un’opera, si ottengono ordinando le altre in base al valore della distanza intertestuale. Vengono, infine, discussi i limiti e i vantaggi delle diverse procedure.
Pintail and Mallard Survival in California Relative to Habitat, Abundance, and Hunting

Abstract The influence of habitat, waterfowl abundance, and hunting on winter survival of waterfowl is not well understood. We studied late August–March survival of 163 after-hatch-year (AHY) and 128 hatch-year (HY) female mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) radiotagged in Sacramento Valley (SACV) and 885 AHY female northern pintails (A. acuta) radiotagged throughout the Central Valley of California, USA, relative to flooded habitat (HAB), January abundance of each species (JMAL or JPIN), hunter-days (HDY), and a hunting pressure index (HPI) that combined these variables. From EARLY (1987–1994) to LATE (1998–2000), HAB increased 39%, JPIN increased 45%, JMAL increased 53%, HDY increased 21%, duck-hunting season increased from 59 days to 100 days, and the female daily bag limit doubled to 2 for mallards but remained 1 for pintails. Survival (± SE) was greater during LATE versus EARLY for pintails radiotagged in each region (SACV: 93.2 ± 2.1% vs. 87.6 ± 3.0%; Suisun Marsh: 86.6 ± 3.2% vs. 77.0 ± 3.7%; San Joaquin Valley: 86.6 ± 3.1% vs. 76.9 ± 4.1%) but not for SACV mallards (AHY: 70.6 ± 7.2% to 74.4 ± 7.7% vs. 80.1 ± 7.2% to 82.8 ± 5.6%; HY: 48.7 ± 9.1% [1999–2000 only] vs. 63.5 ± 8.8% to 67.6 ± 8.0%). Most pintail (72%) and mallard (91%) deaths were from hunting, and lower HPI and higher JPIN or JMAL were associated with reduced mortality. Increased HAB was associated with reduced winter mortality for pintails but not for SACV mallards. Pintail survival rates that we measured were within the range reported for other North American wintering areas, and during LATE were higher than most, even though our study duration was 68–110 days longer. Winter survival rates of SACV mallards were also within the reported range. However, with higher bag limits and longer seasons, mallard survival during LATE was lower than in most other wintering areas, especially during 1999–2000, when high winds on opening weekend resulted in high hunting mortality. Habitat conservation and favorable agriculture practices helped create a Central Valley wintering environment where natural mortality of mallards and pintails was low and survival varied with hunting mortality. We recommend regulations and habitat management that continue to minimize natural mortality while allowing sustainable harvest at a level that helps maintain strong incentive for management of Central Valley waterfowl habitats, including the large portion that is privately owned.
Mastocytosis cells bearing a c‐kit activating point mutation are characterized by hypersensitivity to stem cell factor and increased apoptosis

Mastocytosis is characterized by abnormal infiltration of mast cells into various organs. An activating mutation in c‐kit, involving an A → T substitution at nucleotide 2648 has recently been described in some patients with mastocytosis. We describe a 12‐year‐old girl with this mutation in her bone marrow cells at diagnosis with a myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) without evidence of mastocytosis, and then in peripheral blood mononuclear cells 1 year later after the emergence of mastocytosis. The role of the c‐Kit receptor and its ligand stem cell factor (SCF) in the pathogenesis of the disease was analysed in marrow cell clonogenic assays. We show that the genetic abnormalities in the patient resulted in factor‐independent growth and hypersensitivity of primitive progenitors to SCF, with increased production of mast cells. Increased apoptosis and cluster formation, consistent with the myelodysplastic nature of the disorder, accompanied accumulation of abnormal cells with increasing concentrations of SCF.
Survey paper on data warehouse architecture

Data warehouse is a storage which is used to store the data. Data warehouse and Data mining are technologies that are used to deliver valuable information for making the decision. This survey paper defines the architecture of data warehouse and different types of data warehouse, which supports the many colleges and universities in making the decision. Types of data warehouse are used in education to extract transform and load the data. All these techniques improve the benefits of data warehouse in the education system.