Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Time for a plot twist: Beyond confirmatory approaches to binge-watching research.

The advent of the digital age with its progress in digital technology has been associated in recent years with an increase in binge-watching (i.e., seeing multiple episodes of the same TV series in one session). Binge-watching has now become the new normative way to consume TV shows. Nevertheless, along with its recent massive rise has come concerns about the associated mental and physical health outcomes. Currently available results suggest the potential harmfulness and even addictive nature of binge-watching. The psychological investigation of this behavior, however, is still in its infancy, with most studies using a confirmatory approach and assuming a priori its genuine addictive nature. In contrast, the current perspective article argues the case for an exploratory approach as an initial step for conducting research on behaviors that—at first sight—look like addiction when applying a symptom-based approach. A qualitative understanding of the phenomenological characteristics of binge-watching as the foundation of an initial comprehensive discussion makes it possible to formulate hypotheses concerning its potentially addictive nature and to emphasize challenges and directions for future research. Here we propose an exploration of the dynamics of binge-watching behavior based on a model involving emotion regulation in the etiology and maintenance of problem binge-watching
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Steenbeek Foot Abduction Orthosis in Maintaining Correction in Clubfoot Treatment by Ponseti Method

Introduction: The Ponseti method comprises of serial manipulation and a specific casting technique, with Achilles tenotomy, when needed, to correct any remaining equinus deformity, followed by the use of a foot abduction orthosis (FAO). Treatment is evaluated using the Pirani scoring. The Steenbeek brace developed in Uganda by Michiel Steenbeek,is made with local tools and materials. The cost is under 500 rupees and matches the recommendations provided by Dr. Ponseti. Our objective is to evaluate the efficacy of this low cost orthosis in a resource restricted patient population. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort study was done for 1 year on children presenting at age <1 with clubfoot and treated in our hospital. Children with associated conditions like arthrogyroposis, spina bifida or other lower limb disorders and previously treated elsewhere were excluded from the study. Results: Out of 50 patients(76 feet). Mean age of starting treatment was 1.24 weeks and mean initial Pirani score was 4.64. Tenotomy was done in 81.6%(62/76). Mean score at brace application was 0.64. Rate of recurrence was 10.5%. Rate of compliance was 89.5 %. Recurrence showed highly significant correlation with non compliance (p<0.001). Discussion: FAO is recommended to reduce the risk of recurrence. Compliance is a major factor influencing recurrence. Dennis Brown bar as well the Mitchell Ponseti braces had lower rates of compliance and a high recurrence rates whereas in our study with Steenbeek orthosis compliance was 89.5% and recurrence rate was 10.5% proving it to be a cost effective approach to reduce recurrence in clubfoot in developing countries.
When Translation Makes the Difference: Sentence Processing in Reading and Translation.

In two experiments we compared normal reading and reading for translation of object relative sentences presented word-by-word. In Experiment 1, professional translators were asked either to read and repeat Spanish sentences, or to read and translate them into English. In addition, we manipulated the availability of pragmatic information given in the sentences. In Experiment 2, we reversed the source language and translators were instructed to read and repeat English sentences or to read and translate them into Spanish. Compared to normal reading, in both experiments, online comprehension was slower under reading for translation, showing that sentence comprehension varies depending on the goal of the reading. Pragmatic cues facilitated on-line comprehension only when Spanish was used as input, indicating an asymmetrical use of pragmatic information induced by the source language. Results agreed with a horizontal perspective of the translation task. Language comprehension includes a set of processes going from speech processing (segmentation and classification of the incoming input), lexical access (recognition of isolated words and access to information associated with them), and sentential processing (extraction and combination of syntactic information to obtain a sentence interpretation), to discourse processing (integration and interpretation of successive sentences to arrive at a global mental representation). All of these comprehension processes are involved during both normal reading and translation. Theories of translation point out the importance of comprehension processes in the translation task (e.g., Dillinger, 1994; Isham, 1994). An example of this is the fact that interpreters do not produce their output instantaneously. Rather, they wait to produce their translation until sufficient information has been comprehended
Comparative study between arterial blood gases and venous blood gases in Acute Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema

Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema (ACPE) is a cr itical situation with simultaneous respiratory & circulatory failure. Measuring arterial blood gases at presentation help to assess the severity of the process, giving information about the degree of tissue hypoperfusion (PH, HCO 3 , base excess) and respir atory failure (PCO 2 , PO 2 , SaO 2 ) which may establish indications for specific therapies, like inotropic sup port or mechanical ventilation. Arterial blood gases ABG is essential in management of critically ill patients. However it requires invasive and some times painful techniques that are not risk free for patients or hospital staff. Alternatively venous blood gases have shown a good correlation with arterial blood gases in many clinical situations and specifically in diabetic ketoacidosis, exacerbation of chronic respiratory failure, uremic acidosis, or multiple trauma. Furthermore, in some clinical scenarios with severe circulatory failure like hemorhagic shock or while performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, venous values have shown to reflect perfusion s more accurately than arterial ones. The value of peripheral blood gases in patients with acute pulmonary oedema has not been well studied and this our scope in this issue. Key word s : Emergency, acute pulmonary edema, blood gases, oxygen saturation .
Testing of multi-coil FDEM sensors on a field model with magnetic susceptibility contrast

Introduction The main advantage of frequency domain electromagnetic induction (FDEM) sensors is the simultaneous measurement of both electrical conductivity and magnetic susceptibility. Nevertheless, this sensor type is still not routinely used in geoarchaeological prospection (English Heritage, 2008). Although both the electrical conductivity and the magnetic susceptibility measurement has been related to electrical resistivity and magnetometer measurements respectively (Kvamme, 2006), these.
MICROBIAL FUEL CELL OPERATION WITH PERIODIC CONNECTION OF THE EXTERNAL RESISTANCE

Abstract Laboratory-scale microbial fuel cells are often operated with a constant electrical load. Meanwhile, variations in influent strength and quality, as well as the processes of biofilm growth and decay lead to significant changes of the MFC internal resistance over time. This inevitably results in a mismatch between the internal and the external resistances therefore decreasing MFC power output. This study presents the concept of MFC operation with intermittent connection of the electrical load (external resistance). The efficiency of the proposed method is demonstrated by MFC operation with external resistances significantly below the MFC internal resistance and comparing power outputs obtained using either constant or intermittently connected resistances.
HIERARCHICAL HIGHER ORDER CRF FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF AIRBORNE LIDAR POINT CLOUDS IN URBAN AREAS

Abstract. We propose a novel hierarchical approach for the classification of airborne 3D lidar points. Spatial and semantic context is incorporated via a two-layer Conditional Random Field (CRF). The first layer operates on a point level and utilises higher order cliques. Segments are generated from the labelling obtained in this way. They are the entities of the second layer, which incorporates larger scale context. The classification result of the segments is introduced as an energy term for the next iteration of the point-based layer. This framework iterates and mutually propagates context to improve the classification results. Potentially wrong decisions can be revised at later stages. The output is a labelled point cloud as well as segments roughly corresponding to object instances. Moreover, we present two new contextual features for the segment classification: the distance and the orientation of a segment with respect to the closest road . It is shown that the classification benefits from these features. In our experiments the hierarchical framework improve the overall accuracies by 2.3% on a point-based level and by 3.0% on a segment-based level, respectively, compared to a purely point-based classification.
Airline Route Structure Competition and Network Policy

We analyze the behavior of airlines in terms of route structure choice using a differentiated duopoly model that accounts for congestion externalities, passenger benefits from increased frequency, passenger connecting costs and airline endogenous hub location. We also examine the route structure configuration that maximizes welfare and whether it can arise as an equilibrium when a regulator implements optimal airport pricing, but does not regulate directly the route structure choice. We find that this is not always the case and that, therefore, an instrument directly aimed at regulating route structure choice may be needed to maximize welfare, in addition to per-passenger and per-flight tolls designed to correct output inefficiencies. This holds true when the regulator is constrained to set non-negative tolls, but also for unconstrained tolling. Finally, we also study the relative efficiency of airport pricing when the optimal route structure configuration cannot be decentralized by tolling.
In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-Diabetic Activity of Leaf and Callus Extracts of Costus pictus

Herbal medicines are promising choice over synthetic drugs. Costus pictus is commonly known as Spiral ginger’ ‘Step ladder’ or ‘Insulin plant as its leaves are proved to produce antidiabetic effects. In present study callus culture of Costus pictus was initiated from the leaf explants. The leaf and callus extract of Costus pictus in four different solvents viz ethanol, acetone, aqueous and ethyl acetate were assess for their possible effect on glucose diffusion across the dialysis membrane, a model system for glucose diffusion across the gastrointestinal tract. The ethyl acetate leaf and callus extract significantly decreased glucose movement as compared to other extract. Another approach to prevent diabetes is to control the abnormal postprandial increase of blood glucose level. This can be achieved by the inhibition of carbohydrate hydrolyzing enzymes like α-amylase and α-glucosidase. In present study the satisfactory inhibitory effect on α-amylase extracts from fresh Solanum tuberosum and α-glucosidase extracted from Sorghum vulgare seeds was investigated. The leaf and callus extract of Costus pictus in four different solvents viz ethanol, acetone, aqueous and ethyl acetate studied in vitro shows good inhibitory activity on these enzymes. Higher α-amylase inhibitory effect of about 77.53% was shown by callus extract in ethyl acetate and leaf extract in ethanol. In case of α-glucosidase ethanol callus extract showed highest inhibitory effect of about 86.94 %. The results of this study may be useful to find out the mode of action of this leaf and callus extracts of Costus pictus as α-amylase and α-glucosidase enzyme inhibitors and to know the possible mechanism for antidiabetic activity.
Nanoparticle-Lipid Interaction: Job Scattering Plots to Differentiate Vesicle Aggregationfrom Supported Lipid Bilayer Formation

The impact of nanomaterials on lung fluids or on the plasma membrane of living cells has prompted researchers to examine the interactions between nanoparticles and lipid vesicles. Recent studies have shown that nanoparticle-lipid interaction leads to a broad range of structures including supported lipid bilayers (SLB), particles adsorbed at the surface or internalized inside vesicles, and mixed aggregates. Today, there is a need to have simple protocols that can readily assess the nature of structures obtained from particles and vesicles. Here we apply the method of continuous variation for measuring Job scattering plots and provide analytical expressions for the scattering intensity in various scenarios. The result that emerges from the comparison between modeling and experimental measurements is that electrostatics plays a key role in the association, but it is not sufficient to induce the formation of supported lipid bilayers.
Moderators of workplace aggression: the influences of social support and training

Reception and administrative employees may be particularly vulnerable to patient aggression in mental health services. This study examined whether satisfaction with social support and primary aggression training moderated the effects of perceived aggression on psychological distress and somatic symptoms in a sample of 101 employees. The biophysical model of threat and challenge, the stressor-stress-strain model, and the stress-buffering hypothesis served as theoretical frameworks. Results showed perceived aggression correlated positively with psychological distress, but not with somatic symptoms. Significant interactions were found for social support (buffering effect) and training (interaction effect) for somatic symptoms, but not for psychological distress. It is suggested that, for somatic symptoms, the moderation effects of social support and training on perceived aggression involve similar mechanisms (increased knowledge, self-esteem, perceived control, coping capacity). These findings provide support for the benefits of staff training and the incorporation of knowledge-based components in training programs.
LARGE-SCALE MAGNETIC FIELD GENERATION VIA THE KINETIC KELVIN–HELMHOLTZ INSTABILITY IN UNMAGNETIZED SCENARIOS

Collisionless plasma instabilities are fundamental in magnetic field generation in astrophysical scenarios, but their role has been addressed in scenarios where velocity shear is absent. In this work we show that velocity shears must be considered when studying realistic astrophysical scenarios, since these trigger the collisionless Kelvin–Helmholtz instability (KHI). We present the first self-consistent three-dimensional particle-in-cell simulations of the KHI in conditions relevant for unmagnetized relativistic outflows with velocity shear, such as active galactic nuclei and gamma-ray bursts. We show the generation of a strong large-scale DC magnetic field, which extends over the entire shear-surface, reaching thicknesses of a few tens of electron skin depths, and persisting on timescales much longer than the electron timescale. This DC magnetic field is not captured by magnetohydrodynamic models since it arises from intrinsically kinetic effects. Our results indicate that the KHI can generate intense magnetic fields yielding equipartition values up to ϵB/ϵp ≃ 10−3–10−2 in the electron timescale. The KHI-induced magnetic fields have a characteristic structure that will lead to a distinct radiation signature and can seed the turbulent dynamo amplification process. The dynamics of the KHI are relevant for non-thermal radiation modeling and can also have a strong impact on the formation of relativistic shocks in presence of velocity shears.
International High-Performance Built Environment Conference – A Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2016 Series ( SBE 16 ) , iHBE 2016 The effect of building facades on outdoor microclimate – dependence model development using terrestrial thermography and multivariate analysis

This paper describes ground-based thermal infrared (TIR) data collection and the development of a multivariate regression model to predict brightness surface temperature from thermal images. The statistical model estimates surface temperature regressed against thermal image red, green and blue (RGB) values with high predictive strength (R = 0.992) for later multi-image stitching and facet-scale spatio-temporal analyses within a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) environment. © 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Peer-review under responsibility of the organizing committee iHBE 2016.
Resolving local structures and dynamics of proteins with 2D IR spectroscopy

Infraroodlaser volgt eiwit 3D-structuur van stap tot stap tijdens een reactie Eiwitten zijn met hun vele mechanische en biochemische functies, essentiele onderdelen van organismen. Zo zorgt elastine voor elasticiteit in levende wezens en worden chemische reacties in organismen gekatalyseerd en geactiveerd door enzymen. Voor de functie van een eiwit is de structuur ervan erg belangrijk. Deze structuur ontstaat doordat het eiwit zich spontaan vouwt in een drie-dimensionale structuur met de minste vrije energie. Als dit proces leidt tot een verkeerde structuur, kan dit ziekten als de ziekte van Alzheimer, de ziekte van Parkinson, diabetes type II en kanker veroorzaken. Om te begrijpen hoe een eiwit functioneert, is het dus erg belangrijk om de structuur ervan te achterhalen. Het achterhalen van deze structuur tijdens een biochemische reactie is een grote uitdaging. Dit komt doordat er verschillende processen plaatsvinden op verschillende tijdschalen, varierend van een seconde tot een biljardste van een seconde. Wij hebben een methode ontwikkeld die ultrasnelle structuurveranderingen (een miljardste seconde) kan oplossen. Voor deze methode worden computersimulaties gecombineerd met experimenten waarin infraroodlasers worden gebruikt om de moleculaire vibraties van het eiwit te kunnen meten. Deze methode kan worden gebruikt om tijdens een reactie zowel de verschillende tussenvormen van een eiwit als de tijdschaal waarmee deze van structuur verandert te kunnen identificeren.
“Independent” and “dependent” scattering by particles in a multi-particle group

The terms “independent” and “dependent” scattering are ubiquitous in the phenomenological discipline of light scattering by particulate media. Yet there is a wide range of ad hoc definitions of these terms, many of which are vague and conceptually inconsequential. In this paper we perform a first-principles analysis of these terms based on the rigorous volume-integral-equation formulation of electromagnetic scattering. We argue that scattering by a multi-particle group can be called independent if certain optical observables for the entire group can be expressed in appropriate single-particle observables. Otherwise one deals with the dependent scattering regime. The prime (and perhaps the only) examples of independent scattering are scattering scenarios described by the first-order-scattering approximation and the first-principles radiative transfer theory.
BREEDING AND GENETICS Visual Ratings and Relationships of Trichomes on Bracts, Leaves, and Stems of Upland Cotton

Reduction of trichome density on various organs of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) plants may enhance the ability to clean seedcotton and lint. Visual ratings of trichomes could facilitate characterization of genotypes and selection for specific types of pubescence. The objectives of this study were to determine if trichomes on leaves, stems, and bracts can be effectively characterized by visual ratings and to determine the relationships of trichome density on abaxial leaf surfaces, leaf margins, stems, and bract margins. Random plants from segregating populations were selected from plantings at Keiser, AR, in 2001 and 2002. Visual ratings from 1 (glabrous) to 7 (very hairy) were made in the field on a mid-canopy, firstposition leaf and bract, and a stem about five nodes from plant apex. Trichome density associated with each organ was then determined and regressed against the visual ratings. Significant correlations between visual ratings and trichome densities indicated that trichome density on abaxial leaves, stems, and bract margins can be visually rated. With established standards and a wide range of variation, ratings of abaxial leaf trichomes were more effective than ratings of trichomes on stems or bract margins. Densities of trichomes on abaxial surfaces and margins of leaves were not correlated. All other correlations were significant, but the low coefficients suggest that the traits have some degree of independence. It may be possible to genetically reduce the degree of marginal bract pubescence of cultivars while still retaining higher degrees of pubescence on leaves and stems.
Membrane-based Activation of HSFs by Heat Shock in Tobacco Cells

The range of temperature fluctuation which a plant can withstand depends on its genotype and on the available time to acclimatize to novel temperature. The plant responses are entirely mediated by signaling processes by which the plant can sense the changes in the environment and signal its genes to respond. A family of nuclear-encoded trans-acting transcription factors, termed the heat shock factors (HSFs), governs the expression of heat shock proteins (HSPs), which in turn, protect plant from heat shock effects. The enhanced expression of HSPs is regulated by heat shock factors (HSFs). Plant HSFs are structurally complex and they are typically composed of multiple exons and introns in the encoding region. In the present investigation, a 7-day old tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum cv. ‘Bright Yellow 2’) cell culture was used to investigate the membrane-based heat activation of HSFs under heat shock. A time course study of HSF1 and HSF2 accumulation using immunoblotting was used to study the synchronization of both HSFs activation in the cells. The effect of membrane fluidity and cytoskeleton reorganization in activating and accumulation of HSF1 and HSF in tobacco cells were demonstrated. In addition, the role of the Heat Activated MAP Kinase (HAMK) in mediating the activation of HSFs was also examined. Comparative analysis of tobacco HSFs and their counterparts in different organisms revealed a high degree of similarities in a corresponding domain, indicating similar function. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
New isolation method of desiccation-tolerant microorganisms for the bioremediation of arid and semiarid soils

In arid and semiarid regions, the establishment of microorganisms and plants for the bioremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is further impeded by a number of physicochemical factors including low precipitation, high evaporation, high winds and extreme temperatures. These factors contribute to the extremely low water content in soil and reduce the survival of most of the microbial isolates with a role in the bioremediation of soils. We have developed a new technology based on the ability of anhydrobiotic microorganisms to withstand desiccation and the remarkable stability they display in a dried state. Because of their ability to survive without water and to promote plant growth under water stressing conditions, we have used this tolerance for the isolation of a collection of new desiccation-tolerant microorganisms that could be useful for the treatment of PAH-polluted soils in arid and semiarid regions.