Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Colocalization of the genes for the alpha 3(IV) and alpha 4(IV) chains of type IV collagen to chromosome 2 bands q35-q37.

Each type of basement membrane in man contains between two and five genetically distinct type IV collagens: alpha 1(IV)-alpha 5(IV). Genes for alpha 1(IV), alpha 2(IV), alpha 3(IV), and alpha 5(IV) have been isolated. We have recently isolated partial cDNAs for the fifth member of the family, designated alpha 4(IV). On the basis of comparison of the deduced peptide sequences of all five chains, the type IV collagens can be divided into two families: alpha 1-like, comprising alpha 1(IV), alpha 3(IV), and alpha 5(IV); and alpha 2-like, comprising alpha 2(IV) and alpha 4(IV). Genes encoding the alpha 1(IV) and alpha 2(IV) chains (COL4A1 and COL4A2) both map to human chromosome 13q34 and have been shown to be transcribed from opposite DNA strands using a common bidirectional promoter that allows coordinate regulation of the two chains. Indeed, these two chains are commonly found together in basement membrane and form [alpha 1]2. [alpha 2] heterotrimers. Whereas alpha 1(IV) and alpha 2(IV) have been found in all basement membranes studied hitherto, it has been shown that alpha 3(IV) and alpha 4(IV) are found in only a subset of basement membranes. In basement membranes where either of these molecules is present, however, they are found together. In view of this relationship and the structural similarities between alpha 1(IV) and alpha 3(IV) and between alpha 2(IV) and alpha 4(IV), we hypothesized that COL4A3 and COL4A4, the genes encoding alpha 3(IV) and alpha 4(IV), respectively, have a genomic organization similar to that of COL4A1 and COL4A2. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
Service Quality Evaluation Method for Community-Based Software Outsourcing Process

Community-based software development is a promising model to help reduce the pressures such as development costs, human resources access, new market development, and building business competencies. But the big concern is how to ensure the quality of the outsourcing service. In this paper, a service quality evaluation method for community-based software outsourcing process has been proposed. A service quality indicator model with three layers and five dimensions is explained and applied to community-based software outsourcing service supported by Call-For-Implementation (CFI) platform. The calculation method for each quality indicator is demonstrated in detail. A prototype is developed to support the evaluation process and exhibit results of quality evaluation for the community-based software outsourcing based on CFI. This prototype not only measures and displays the status of service quality in real-time, but also provides history data to guide software outsourcing process management.
Culture and Probability Judgment Accuracy

A well-established phenomenon in the judgment and decision-making tradition is the overconfidence one places in the amount of knowledge that one possesses. Overconfidence or probability judgment accuracy varies not only individually but also across cultures. However, research efforts to explain cross-cultural variations in the overconfidence phenomenon have seldom been made. In Study 1, the authors compared the probability judgment accuracy of U.S. Americans (N = 108) and Mexican participants (N = 100). In Study 2, they experimentally primed culture by randomly assigning English/Spanish bilingual Mexican Americans (N = 195) to response language. Results of both studies replicated the cross-cultural variation of probability judgment accuracy previously observed in other cultural groups. U.S. Americans displayed less overconfidence when compared to Mexicans. These results were then replicated in bilingual participants, when culture was experimentally manipulated with language priming. Holistic reasoning did not account for the cross-cultural variation of overconfidence. Suggestions for future studies are discussed.
Trapezoidal patch with H and V shaped slot loaded microstrip antenna

This paper covers two aspects of microstrip antenna designs. The First aspect is the analysis and design of trapezoidal patch with V-shaped slot microstrip antenna which produce dual band operation occurred resonance of which the first band is 3.26 - 3.38 GHz and second band is 5.13 - 5.96 GHz, operating in the WLAN Band. The Second aspect is the analysis and design of trapezoidal patch with H-shaped slot microstrip antenna which provide single band operation and operates at the central frequency of 4.48 GHz and occurred resonance between 4.07-4.94 GHz which operated in INSAT/Super extended C-band for receiving purpose. The simulated and measured reflection characteristics of the antenna along with gain are presented and discussed and the proposed antenna is implemented on RT-Duroid with εr=2.2 and h=6 mm.
Artistic Creativity, Style and Brain Disorders

The production of novel, motivated or useful material defines creativity, which appears to be one of the higher, specific, human brain functions. While creativity can express itself in virtually any domain, art might particularly well illustrate how creativity may be modulated by the normal or pathological brain. Evidence emphasizes global brain functioning in artistic creativity and output, but critical steps which link perception processing to execution of a work, such as extraction-abstraction, as well as major developments of non-esthetic values attached to art also underline complex activation and inhibition processes mainly localized in the frontal lobe. Neurological diseases in artists provide a unique opportunity to study brain-creativity relationships, in particular through the stylistic changes which may develop after brain lesion.
Swarm optimization based harmonic elimination in improved H-bridge multilevel inverter

Multilevel converter topologies have been receiving increased attention for medium and high power application in past years. This paper focuses on a new topology of 7-level multilevel inverter (MLI) named as improved H-bridge MLI (IHB MLI) with less number of switches than conventional type with 12 switches, which results in reduction of switching losses, switching stress and converter cost. This paper also presents the most relevant control technique, i.e. selective harmonic elimination technique. Harmonic mitigation in MLIs is a complex optimization problem that involves non-linear equations. Particle swarm optimization is used to solve these non-linear transcendental equations and thus switching angles are calculated. Switching angles corresponding to best objective value are used for designing the 7-level IHB MLI in MATLAB/Simulink. In addition, it is compared with the 5-level IHB MLI topology. To validate the proposed topology, the results obtained from the Simulink model, experimental model and simulation using PROTEUS were compared.
A New Multivariate-Based Ring Signature Scheme

Most of the existing ring signature schemes are based on traditional cryptography, such as RSA and discrete logarithm. Unfortunately these schemes would be broken if quantum computers emerge. The MQ-problem based Public-Key Cryptosystem (MPKC) is an important alternative to traditional PKCs for its potential to resist future attacks of quantum computers. In this paper, we proposed a new ring signature scheme based on MPKC, which has the properties of consistent, unforgery, signer-anonymity.
A differential algebraic approach for position/speed estimation in PMSM

This paper presents a differential algebraic approach of speed/position estimation for PMSM drive. The dynamic of the position is a function of the voltages, currents and their derivatives. In contrast to the other estimators like the Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) that is complex and computationally expensive, the differential algebraic estimator is simple with a one-dimension model. Simulations and experimental results show the effectiveness of the method.
The analysis of a novel bidirectional soft switching DC-DC converter

This paper proposed bidirectional DC-DC converter employing soft switching technique. Compared to conventional bidirectional converters, the main switches of proposed converter are operated without switching losses. Moreover, auxiliary switches have been implemented, and the switches are operated under zero current switching (ZCS) condition. To verify the validity of the proposed converter, mode analysis, simulation and experimental results are presented.
Methods for Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults

Two common screening tools for detecting hearing loss, the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly-Screening Version (HHIE-S) and Audioscope, are compared. One hundred eighty-five consecutive patients over age 60 at a primary care clinic received both screening tests followed by pure tone audiometry. Three criteria for hearing loss were considered: Speech Frequency Pure Tone Average ≥ 25 dB; High Frequency Pure Tone Average ≥: 25 dB; and Ventry and Weinstein's criteria of a 40 dB loss at 1.0 or 2.0 kHz. Ranges of respective operating characteristics for the Audioscope versus the HHIE-S were: sensitivities 0.64 to 0.96 versus 0.29 to 0.63; specificities 0.80 to 0.91 versus 0.75 to 0.93; and positive likelihood ratios 4.86 to 7.52 versus 2.42 to 4.27. Most patients preferred screening with the Audioscope (60%) over the HHIE-S (13%). The Audioscope is preferred by patients, and outperforms the HHIE-S using a variety of reference standard definitions.
Versão portuguesa da escala de dificuldades de regulação emocional e sua relação com sintomas psicopatológicos

CONTEXTO: As dificuldades de regulacao emocional estao presentes em varios quadros psicopatologicos, sendo necessario o recurso a um instrumento que as possa medir adequadamente. OBJECTIVOS: Fazer a adaptacao para o portugues da Escala de Dificuldades de Regulacao Emocional e analisar as suas qualidades psicometricas. Um segundo objectivo do estudo era o de explorar a associacao entre as dimensoes da DERS e sintomas psicopatologicos especificos. METODO: A escala original foi traduzida para o portugues e preenchida por uma amostra de 324 sujeitos que tambem preencheram o Inventario Breve de Sintomas. RESULTADOS: Os resultados revelam uma estrutura factorial muito semelhante a da versao original, bons valores de estabilidade temporal, de consistencia interna (Cronbach's α = ,93) e bons niveis de validade externa com o BSI. A analise realizada com o subgrupo de 115 sujeitos que compuseram a amostra clinica revelou que os individuos com psicopatologia apresentam mais dificuldades de regulacao emocional do que os individuos normais. Por meio da analise de correlacao entre as diferentes subescalas da DERS e do BSI, verificamos que as subescalas Estrategias e Objectivos apresentam o valor mais elevado de associacao com todos os sintomas psicopatologicos. DISCUSSAO: Esses resultados sugerem que essas duas dimensoes sao transversais as varias perturbacoes psicopatologicas e poderiam, por isso, ser incluidas em intervencoes psicologicas focadas na capacidade de regulacao emocional.
Analysis and optimum design of the FFB

A low complexity high selectivity fast filter bank (FFB) which does not involve down-sampling and up-sampling of signals has been developed. Since a single sampling rate is used throughout the filtering process, aliasing problem does not exist. The FFB was derived from the FFT. In this paper, we present an alternative derivation for the FFB. This alternative derivation renders detailed analysis of the performance of the FFB possible. This in turn leads to the optimum design of the FFB. In this paper, we also show by means of an example that the computational complexity of the FFB is significantly less than that of a single rate polyphase filter. <<ETX>>
Impact of long‐term partial aeration on the removal of 2,4,6‐trichlorophenol in an initially methanogenic fluidized bed bioreactor

A fluidized bed bioreactor (FBBR) was operated for more than 1000 days under two regimes, Methanogenic (M) and Methanogenic‐Aerobic (M‐A), to remove 2,4,6‐trichlorophenol (TCP) and phenol (Phe) from a synthetic wastewater, containing different amounts of TCP and Phe, using different aeration flow‐rates (0, 2.13, and 1.06 NL O2/L·day). M conditions (80:20 mg/L of TCP:Phe, 0 NL O2/L·day) showed similar TCP and Phe removal (>95%). Nevertheless accumulation of 4‐chlorophenol (4CP) up to 16 mg/L and Phe up to 4 mg/L was observed, while in M‐A conditions (80:20 mg/L of TCP:Phe, 2.13 NL O2/L·day) TCP and Phe removal achieved 99.9+% and after 70 days no accumulation of intermediates were detected. The increase of TCP and Phe in the influent under M‐A conditions from 80:20 to 120:30 mg/L of TCP:Phe did not negatively affect the removal of TCP, intermediates and Phe; in fact, they were similar to those in previous M‐A conditions. The decrease in the oxygen flow rate from 2.13 to 1.06 NL O2/L·day had no negative effect on pollutant removals, which were as high as in previous two M‐A conditions. The specific methanogenic activity of bioparticles of the fluidized bed decreased with long‐term partial aeration, starting from 1.097 mmol CH4/h·gTKN in the M regime (day 60) to <0.02 mmolCH4/h·gTKN at day 1050, suggesting aerobic regime in the bioreactor rather than an M‐A regime. In conclusion, complete removal of TCP and less chlorinated intermediates could be achieved in an initially methanogenic FBBR under conditions of partial aeration, although long‐term operation seemed to negatively affect the methanogenic activity of biomass. It is also likely that after extended aeration the microbial community was finally enriched with strains with the ability to attack 2,4,6‐TCP under aerobic conditions. This report represents the first evidence of a long exposure to oxygen of an anaerobic microbial consortium that efficiently remove TCP. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Comparison of Learning Software Architecture by Developing Social Applications versus Games on the Android Platform

This paper describes an empirical study where the focus was on discovering differences and similarities in students working on development of social applications versus students working on development of games using the same Android development platform. In 2010-2011, students attending the software architecture course at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) could choose between four types of projects. Independently of the chosen type of project, all students had to go through the same phases, produce the same documents based on the same templates, and follow exactly the same process. This study focuses on one of projects--Android project, to see how much the application domain affects the course project independently of the chosen technology. Our results revealed some positive effects for the students doing game development compared to social application development to learn software architecture, like motivated to work with games, a better focus on quality attributes such as modifiability and testability during the development, production of software architectures of higher complexity, and more productive coding working for the project. However, we did not find significant differences in awarded grade between students choosing the two different domains.
Ultraslow p -H collisions in hyperspherical coordinates: Hydrogen and protonium channels

The collision of an antiproton and a hydrogen atom at ultralow energies is described in hyperspherical coordinates. An adiabatic approximation leads to potential-energy curves that can be used to describe the dynamics of capture in the p-bar-H(1s) collision. A unified formulation of the collision and capture processes leading to formation of pp-bar bound states emerges. Both Pn(nl)-e{sup -} 'atomic-type' and p-bar-H(n{sup '}l{sup '}) 'molecular-type' states are represented. These potential curves are calculated to more than 10 000 protonium Bohr radii, where low-energy antiprotons are stopped in collisions with hydrogen atoms. Elastic and inelastic partial and total protonium formation cross sections in the mass-scaled p-bar-H system are calculated. The existence of protonium negative (or positive) ion in its ground and excited states is discussed.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Plus Hypnosis for Distress During Breast Radiotherapy: A Randomized Trial

Radiotherapy is a common and effective treatment for women with breast cancer. However, radiotherapy has also been shown to adversely affect patients’ emotional well-being. Currently, few mind–body interventions are designed to improve patients’ quality of life during radiotherapy. One intervention which has demonstrated clinical efficacy in the breast cancer radiotherapy setting is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy plus Hypnosis. The goal of this study was to investigate the impact of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy plus Hypnosis on emotional distress in women with breast cancer undergoing radiotherapy. One hundred patients were randomly assigned to either the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy plus Hypnosis (n = 50) or Attention Control (n = 50) group. Results revealed significant benefits of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy plus Hypnosis on emotional distress at the mid-point (d = 0.54), the conclusion (d = 0.64), and 4 weeks following the conclusion (d = 0.65) of radiotherapy (all ps < 0.05). In summary, results support further study of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy plus Hypnosis as an evidence-based intervention to reduce emotional distress in women with breast cancer. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy plus Hypnosis has the benefits of being brief, noninvasive, lacking side-effects, and producing beneficial effects which last beyond the conclusion of radiotherapy. Given these strengths, we propose that Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy plus Hypnosis is a strong candidate for greater dissemination and implementation in cancer populations.
Perinatal Factors and Seizure Disorders: An Epidemiologic Review

Summary: In this review, we assess the following six aspects of the epidemiological literature addressing the association between perinatal factors and seizure disorders (mainly of the grand mal type): (1) study design; (2) selection of cases; (3) selection of controls; (4) definition and ascertainment method of seizures; (5) definition and ascertainment method of perinatal factors; (6) sample size and power. Needed are studies of perinatal factors in a homogeneous group of seizure patients, such as those with grand mal seizures. Because of the rarity of the seizure disorder, most follow‐up studies of this subject suffer from inadequate sample size. Improvements are suggested for case‐control studies, which appear, by necessity, to be the more appropriate design.
Changes in cancer incidence attributable to tobacco smoking in Germany, 1999–2008

Tobacco smoking, a major cancer risk factor, is very common in Germany as in many other high‐income countries. Few studies have assessed the burden of tobacco‐associated cancer incidence in the German population. We calculated the proportion of cancers attributable to tobacco smoking to estimate the burden of tobacco‐associated cancer in 1999 and 2008. Smoking prevalence was determined from national surveys of a representative sample of the German population in 1998 and 2008–2011, and data on relative risks were obtained from meta‐analyses. Cancer incidence for the years 1999 and 2008 was estimated by the German Centre for Cancer Registry Data at the Robert Koch Institute. We estimate that 72,208 incident cancer cases were attributable to tobacco smoking in Germany in 2008, an increase of >6,200 cases over 1999 levels. Among the cases in 2008 were 55,057 cases among men (22.8% (95% CI, 21.3–24.1) of all new cases) and 17,151 cases among women (7.9% (95% CI, 7.21–8.68) of all new cases). The highest proportions attributable to smoking were estimated for cancer of the lung, larynx, pharynx and the lower urinary tract. Tobacco smoking is currently responsible for more than one in five cancer cases among men and nearly 1 in 12 among women. Considering the increasing trends in cancer incidence and, until very recently, rising prevalence of smoking among women, it can be expected that the number of tobacco‐attributable cancer cases will rise further.
Two methods for multicriteria hierarchization of discrete alternatives

La premiere methode utilise des indicateurs d'adequation et d'inadequation a chaque proposition du type «l'alternative i apparait, dans la hierarchie agregee, en j-ieme position» et construit, ensuite, la hierarchie qui maximise le ratio de la somme totale des valeurs d'adequation sur la somme totale des valeurs d'inadequation. La deuxieme methode fait intervenir des concordances et des discordances similaires a celles dans les methodes ELECTRE et vise a construire une relation de preordre (sur les alternatives) en choisissant un ensemble de paires d'alternatives qui maximise de nouveau le ratio de la somme totale des concordances sur la somme totale des discordances. Pour les deux methodes, des algorithmes optimisants sont proposes
Simultaneous Contralateral Breast Reduction/Mastopexy With Unilateral Breast Reconstruction Using Free Abdominal Flaps

Background:Successful breast reconstruction includes the creation of a natural breast mound in addition to achieving maximal symmetry of both breasts. This study investigated the patients' outcome and satisfaction of simultaneous contralateral balancing reduction/mastopexy with unilateral breast reconstruction using free abdominal flaps. Methods:Between March 2000 and September 2009, 22 of 288 patients underwent unilateral breast reconstructions using a free abdominal flap with simultaneous contralateral breast reduction/mastopexy (group A). The remaining 266 cases were used as the control group (group B). The ultimate cosmesis with the complete pre- and postoperative pictures was assessed. The survey for the quality of life using the Heden questionnaire was obtained from 16 patients in group A. Results:All 22 flaps survived. Two deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flaps developed venous congestion and subsequent partial flap loss. The mean flap-used weight was 568 ± 128.6 g and 486 ± 158 g in group A and B, respectively (P < 0.01). There were no complications resulted from the reduction/mastopexy. The mean reduced breast tissue was 173.6 ± 101 g (range, 85–355 g). The overall cosmetic scores in group A were higher than in the group B. Of 16 patients, 7 (43.8%) graded this technique as very advantageous and the remaining 9 patients (56.2%) as advantageous. Conclusions:Simultaneous contralateral balancing procedures including reduction/mastopexy in selected patients can be performed with unilateral breast reconstruction using free abdominal flaps with greater patient satisfaction, minimal increase in operative time, and no increase in complication rates.