Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Chemical Vapor Deposition of Alumina for Catalyst Bed in a Suspended Membrane Microreformer

This paper describes in-situ chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method to deposit alumna catalyst bed selectively on the suspended membrane of a microreactor. The microreactor with suspended membrane structure can realize good thermal isolation of the reaction area on the membrane, because heat conduction through the thin suspended membrane is quite small. However, it is difficult to form catalyst selectively on the suspended membrane. The solution can be given by the in-situ CVD method, by which alumina is deposited from alumina precursor selectively on the suspended membrane heated by integrated micro-heaters. Suspended-membrane microreactors were fabricated, and an in-situ CVD system using aluminum tri-isopropoxide (Al[(CH3)2CHO]3) as the precursor was set up. In the first trial, CVD-product was selectively deposited on the suspended membrane, as intended. The CVD-product was composed of particles with a diameter of about 2 μm. The energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDX) found that the CVD-product was mainly composed of Al and O, but contained C at less than 10 atom %. The CVD-product is alumina-like, but includes by-products and the fragments of the precursor.
QVA149 provides a rapid onset of action which is sustained throughout treatment in patients with COPD

Introduction Rapid onset of bronchodilator action is important in patients with COPD due to the troublesome morning symptoms and their impact on normal activities. The non-adherence to COPD medication regimens can be attenuated by rapid onset of action and decreased frequency to once-daily dosing. Here we present the results of FEV1 data at 5 and 30 min post-dose on Day 1 and Wk 26 for the SHINE and ILLUMINATE studies. Methods Both 26wk multicenter, double-blind studies randomized patients (pts) ≥40 yrs with moderate-to-severe COPD to QVA149 (110/50μg), IND (150μg), GLY (50μg), placebo (all via the Breezhaler® device) or tiotropium (TIO, 18μg; via the Handihaler® device) (2:2:2:1:2); and QVA149 (110/50µg) or salmeterol/fluticasone (SFC, 50/500µg; via the Accuhaler® device) (1:1) in the SHINE and ILLUMINATE studies, respectively. Results SHINE: 2144 pts randomized; 89.1% completed; mean post-bronchodilator FEV1: 55.2% predicted. ILLUMINATE: 523 pts randomized; 82.6% completed; mean post-bronchodilator FEV1: 60.2% predicted. QVA149 significantly increased the FEV1 at 5 and 30 min on Day 1 and Wk 26 (Table). View this table: Table: Post-dose FEV1 Conclusions Once-daily QVA149 provided a rapid onset of action and sustained bronchodilation from Day 1 which was significant and maintained for over 26wks compared with IND, GLY, TIO and SFC.
Seismic upgrading of isolated bridges with SF-ED devices: Analytical study validated by shaking table testing

A nonlinear 3D analytical model, experimentally validated by seismic shaking table tests of a large-scale bridge model constructed with upgraded seismically isolated system with space flange devices, representing an advanced USI-SF seismic protection system, is presented. Seismic protection advances of USI-SF system are demonstrated through comparative analysis of the model prototype with the proposed new system. Technological options for qualitative upgrading of various types of isolated bridges are made possible with structural generalization of SF-ED devices.
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1Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Lima, Peru; 2Laboratory of Pharmacognosy and Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, Lima, Peru; 3Association for the Development of Student Research in Health Sciences (ADIECS), Lima, Peru; 4Department of Pathology, National Cardiovascular Institute, Lima, Peru; 5Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Nacional De San Cristóbal De Huamanga, Ayacucho, Peru; 6Universidad Continental, Huancayo, Peru; 7Faculty of Public Health and Administration, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru; 8Laboratory of Pharmacology, Universidad Científica Del Sur, Lima, Peru Background and objective: Chuquiraga spinosa Lessing (ChS) has shown protective
Comparison of Supervised Classification Techniques and Gaussian Mixture Distribution Method for Estimating Land Use Type on the Landsat 7 Satellite Data

The applications of remote sensing on the land cover classification are very important for lands planning. For this purpose multispectral satellite data uses in agricultural areas due to practically in large-scale. Many of the studies have been carried out with supervised classification based on pixel function. However, it is not possible to determine what kind of uses are in the land where the natural pattern distribution is unknown. For this reason, some statistical approaches and conditional algorithms are trying in the classification. The most common of these is Gaussian mixture distribution analysis (GMD). Mixture distribution analysis is multivariate statistical methods that deal with the separation of objects or different clusters of observations and the re-organization of pre-defined groups. This study was conducted for classification of sugar beet and wheat with grassland by using SC and GMD on the Landsat 7 ETM+ data in 1850 ha areas of Konya region and the spatial ranges were compared with the location realities. The result of calculations has shown the SC estimated sugar beet, wheat and grassland with accuracy coefficients at 0.88, 0.90, 0.83, respectively. On the other hand, GMD predicted with accuracy coefficients at 0.94 for sugar beet, 0.96 for wheat and 0.92 for grassland. As a result, GMD can be used with high accuracy in the detection of different land cover types in unknown lands. However, similar studies should be performed on different types of land cover for creation of spectral libraries, thus GMD could determine all of the land cover types.
Comparison of the ef ﬁ cacy and safety of remifentanil versus different pharmacological approaches on prevention of etomidate-induced myoclonus: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Objective: Myoclonus was considered as one conundrum in etomidate induction, which led to multiple risks during clinical anesthesia. The present study was conducted to compare the ef ﬁ cacy of pretreatment with remifentanil to different pharmacological approaches on reducing etomidate-induced myoclonus. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure from the inception to October 2018. Randomized controlled trials comparing remifentanil versus other pharmacological approaches in reducing etomidate-induced myoclonus were eligible to be analyzed. Results: Overall, 13 trials with 1,392 patients met with the inclusion criteria. 1) Pretreatment with remifentanil could reduce the incidence of etomidate-induced myoclonus compared to placebo and fentanyl; few differences were found between the use of remifentanil and the use of midazolam: (incidence of myoclonus: 5.56% with remifentanil vs 71.65% with saline, RR=0.08, with 95% CI [0.05, 0.12], P <0.0001; 3.80% with remifentanil vs 13.33% with fentanyl, RR with 95% 0.31 [0.11, 0.86], P =0.02; 46.00% with remifentanil vs 55.45% with midazolam, RR=0.82, with 95% CI [0.64, 1.06], P =0.13). 2) Compared with placebo, pretreatment with remifentanil could reduce the incidence of mild, moderate, and severe myoclonus; compared with midazolam, patients receiving remifentanil experienced lower occurrence of severe myoclonus; compared with fentanyl, pretreatment with remifentanil associated with signi ﬁ cant low occurrence of moderate and severe myoclonus. 3) The outcomes also indicated that pretreatment with remifentanil could prevent excessive hemodynamic changes after endotracheal intubation compared to fentanyl. Conclusions: Pretreatment with remifentanil could be considered as one operative option to reduce both incidence and severity of etomidate-induced myoclonus. Compared with fentanyl, it also provides ef ﬁ cacy in preventing excessive hemodynamic changes after endotracheal intubation. However, the best treatment and the proper prophylactic dosage calls for more high quality evidence with large sample size.
1 Proximity and Localization 1

The objective of this article is to pave the way for an analysis of the relations between proximity and localization of activities and people, two notions that are often mistaken for one another. Our method consists in exploiting the semantic wealth of the notion of proximity (I) We distinguish two types of proximity (geographical and organized) and propose a grid of analysis of the main models of geographic organization of activities by articulating both types of proximity. We then introduce the phenomenon of tension between geographical and organized proximity in order to discuss problems that are often under-estimated in spatial economy. (II) Firstly, organized proximity offers powerful mechanisms of long-distance coordination which constitute the foundation of the increasing geographical development of socio-economic interactions. The confusion between information interactions and knowledge exchange and the constraint of being located in proximity neglects the fact that the collective rules and representations do manage, and at a distance, an increasing part of these interactions. (III) We then show that there is a disjunction between the need for geographical proximity and co-localization of actors, by introducing professional mobility and temporary geographical proximity. We also emphasize the ability of big organizations to manage the presence in different areas of their units, whereas smaller ones are more constrained by fixed co-localisations which are only needed for certain phases of their interactions. (IV) Finally, we raise the often neglected question of the negative effects of geographical proximity, which creates tensions between the actors who use limited support-goods, and tends to damage the local relational network. However these negative effects can be limited by integrating them within organizations or institutions, that is through a re-composed organized proximity enabling one to solve conflicts and launch processes of cooperation or negotiation within ad hoc mechanisms.
OUT-OF-SAMPLE PERFORMANCE OF MEAN- VARIANCE STRATEGIES:IS ACTIVE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT WORTH THE EFFORT IN EUROPE?

In the present work we evaluate the performance out-of-sample of 14 mean-variance strategies. We use two approaches, one is the classical where we obtain only one result for each measure based on the whole data period available, and other when we define different sub-periods that only change by two dates with the following allowing to evaluate the evolution over time of strategies’ performance. We try to determine if active portfolio management leads to a better performance that simply allocate wealth in equal parts among all risky assets in data sets formed with portfolios from 10 European countries. We conclude that for the classical approach there actually some strategies that outperform naïve diversification whether we consider or not transaction costs, proving the utility of optimization strategies. These outperformers all consider multiple simplifications and restriction over meanvariance framework and low turnover. When considering sub-periods, we can observe that changes among sub-periods are important, so performance is heavily influenced by the data, nevertheless the best performers maintain their order of preference and therefore our results for the whole period are robust.
Counselor education cultural climate: underrepresented master’s students’ experiences

Purpose – The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of master ' s students of color in their counselor education graduate programs. Design/methodology/approach – Experience narratives, obtained from semi-structured phone interviews, provided transcript data for open- and axial-coding for emergent themes. Findings – The reports of nine participants revealed themes of student cultural awareness, representation, support, standards, advocacy and tokenism. Research limitations/implications – Qualitative studies are context-bound and lack validity and reliability in the same sense that quantitative studies do, so the findings from this study are only transferable as far as each reader applies them to personal experiences. Further, due to the diversity of the research team, participants made choices about what and how much to share about their counseling program experiences. Practical implications – Practical implications involve recruitment and retention of students of color in master’s counse.
Product Characteristics of Torrefied Wood Sawdust in Normal and Vacuum Environments

To investigate the efficacy of torrefaction in a vacuum environment, wood sawdust was torrefied at various temperatures (200–300 °C) in different atmospheres (nitrogen and vacuum) with different residence times (30 and 60 min). It was found that the amount of biochar reduced at the same rate—regardless of atmosphere type—throughout the torrefaction process. In terms of energy density, the vacuum system produced biochar with better higher heating value (HHV, MJ/kg) than the nitrogen system below 250 °C. This was the case because the moisture and the high volatility compounds such as aldehydes diffused more easily in a vacuum. Over 250 °C, however, a greater amount of low volatility compounds evaded from the vacuum system, resulting in lower higher heating value in the biochar. Despite the mixed results with the solid products, the vacuum system increased the higher heating value of its liquid products more significantly than did the nitrogen system regardless of torrefaction temperature. It was found that 23% of the total energy output came from the liquid products in the vacuum system; the corresponding ratio was 19% in the nitrogen system. With liquid products contributing to a larger share of the total energy output, the vacuum system outperformed the nitrogen system in terms of energy density.
How Humble Leadership Influences the Innovation of Technology Standards: A Moderated Mediation Model

Management researchers have paid increasing attention to the role of humble leadership in innovation activities. The underlying mechanisms through which leader humility influences team innovation and outcomes, however, remain unclear. We aim to investigate the impact of humble leadership on the innovation of technology standards via knowledge exchange and combination and job complexity. We apply the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to the survey data from 354 individuals who participated in technology standard innovation activities in China. Our empirical results show that knowledge exchange and combination play a mediating role between humble leadership behavior and the innovation of technology standards. Particularly, we find that job complexity moderates the positive relationship between knowledge exchange and combination and the innovation of technology standards in a nonlinear way. This is the first time that the latent mechanisms of humble leadership have been identified in the innovation of technology standards based on knowledge-based theory.
Assessing physicians' intentions to talk about sex when they vaccinate nine-year-old to 15-year-old girls against HPV

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine provides physicians with an opportunity to have conversations with girls about sex and sex-related topics. Current research suggests that these conversations are not happening. This study was designed to assess whether physicians would use the HPV vaccination as an opening to communicate with nine-year-old to 15-year-old female patients about sex using the Theory of Planned Behavior as a framework. The study also assessed what sexual health topics physicians were willing to discuss when they vaccinated patients and at what ages they would be willing to discuss each topic. Differences in communication were also examined between older and younger physicians and female and male physicians. A random sample (n = 207) of all family practice and pediatric physicians in a rural, Midwest state in the USA were mailed a survey about the HPV vaccine and their intentions to talk about sex-related topics. Specifically, the survey questions assessed the theoretical constructs: attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behaviour control. The results point to physicians' intentions to talk about sex when they vaccinate. Most physicians intended to talk about sexually transmitted infections when they vaccinate against HPV (90.3%). A multivariate linear regression reveals that physicians' intentions to talk about sex are influenced by attitudes (β = 0.18, p < 0.05), subjective norms (β = 0.53, p < 0.001), and perceived behavioural control (β = 0.15, p < 0.05). Physicians intended to talk about a variety of sex-related topics when they vaccinate nine-year-old to 15-year-old girls against HPV. The research indicated that physicians' intentions were high, but do not indicate how well physicians are prepared for this communication with nine-year-old to 15-year-old girls about sex.
Functional analysis of three mirnas in Agropyron mongolicum keng under drought stress

Agropyron mongolicum Keng, a perennial diploid grass with high drought tolerance, belongs to the genus Agropyron, tribe Triticeae. It has made tremendous contributions toward reseeding natural pasture and seeding artificial grassland in China, especially in the arid and semi-arid area of northern China. As a wild relative of wheat, A. mongolicum is also a valuable resource for the genetic improvement of wheat crops. MicroRNAs are small non-coding RNA molecules ubiquitous in plants, which have been involved in responses to a wide variety of stresses including drought, salinity, chilling temperature. To date, little research has been done on drought-responsive miRNAs in A. mongolicum. In this study, two miRNA libraries of A. mongolicum under drought and normal conditions were constructed, and drought-responsive miRNAs were screened via Solexa high throughput sequencing and bioinformatic analysis. A total of 114 new miRNAs were identified in A. mongolicum including 53 conservative and 61 unconservative miRNAs, and 1393 target genes of 98 miRNAs were predicted. Seventeen miRNAs were found to be differentially expressed under drought stress, seven (amo-miR21, amo-miR62, amo-miR82, amo-miR5, amo-miR77, amo-miR44 and amo-miR17) of which were predicted to target on genes involved in drought tolerance. QRT-PCR analysis confirmed the expression changes of the seven drought related miRNAs in A. mongolicum. We then transformed the seven miRNAs into Arabidopsis thaliana plants, and three of them (amo-miR21, amo-miR5 and amo-miR62) were genetically stable. The three miRNAs demonstrated the same expression pattern in A. thaliana as that in A. mongolicum under drought stress. Findings from this study will better our understanding of the molecular mechanism of miRNAs in drought tolerance and promote molecular breeding of forage grass with improved adaption to drought.
HybridLog : an Efficient Hybrid-Mapped Flash Translation Layer for Modern NAND Flash Memory

A Flash Translation Layer (FTL) emulates a block device interface on top of flash memory for supporting traditional disk-based file systems. Because of the erase-before-write feature of flash memory, out-of-place update is usually adopted in an FTL and a cleaning procedure is typically used to reclaim obsolete data. Hybrid-mapped FTLs are widely adopted in flash memory storage devices such as secure digital memory cards (SDs) and USB flash disks (UFDs). However, many traditional hybrid-mapped FTLs have limited support to modern NAND flash memories and could have high cleaning cost in the face of random writes. In this paper, an efficient hybrid-mapped FTL supporting modern NAND flash memories is proposed. Modern flash memory support is achieved by enabling log-style write in all the blocks and efficient use of spare area. The use of log-style write also achieves high efficiency by eliminating writes of dummy pages to the data blocks and by reducing the write traffic to the small-sized log area due to page collisions. Results from six realistic and benchmark based workloads show that the proposed FTL outperforms existing hybrid-mapped FTLs by up to 17.8 times in terms of cleaning cost. Keywords—flash translation layer, NAND flash memory, performance, storage management
Evaluation of Drug Susceptibility of Microorganisms in Odontogenic Inflammations and Dental Surgery Procedures Performed on an Outpatient Basis

Bacterial infections are the most common cause of purulent soft tissue inflammations in the head and neck area. These bacteria are also responsible for the majority of inflammatory complications after third molar removal. The key to success of antibacterial treatment in both cases is the use of an appropriate antibacterial agent. The aim of the study was to evaluate the susceptibility profile of bacteria isolated from material collected from patients with intraoral odontogenic abscesses. The test material consisted of swabs taken from the odontogenic abscesses, after their incision and drainage. Another swab was collected from the lesion area, 10 days after the initial visit. Results were compared with an identical study conducted on a control group of healthy patients, who had undergone third molar removal. Bacteria identified in this study consisted of aerobic and anaerobic strains, both Gram-positive and Gram-negative. According to the EUCAST guidelines, none of the tested antibiotics was recommended for all identified bacteria. The percentage of bacterial strains sensitive to amoxicillin and clavulanic acid was 78.13% and 81.48% in the study and control groups, respectively, whereas, the percentage of those sensitive to clindamycin was 96.43% and 80.00%, respectively. For Gram-negative aerobic bacteria, gentamicin and ciprofloxacin were among medications affecting all cultured species. 100.00% of strains were found to be susceptible to these antibiotics. Statistically significant relationship between the presence of Gram-negative aerobic strains and the occurrence of complications was found. In the case of the most frequently occurring bacteria in the study, amoxicillin with clavulanic acid and clindamycin were shown to be very effective. In cases of severe purulent odontogenic inflammations, it is recommended to use a combination of antibiotics. Amoxicillin with ciprofloxacin and clindamycin with cefuroxime seem to be the proper choices based on the results of this study.
Globalization and CEO Pay: Good Managers or Good Luck?

Much attention has been given to increasing income shares of top income earners in many advanced economies, an increase partly driven by so-called ‘supermanagers’, the chief executive officers (CEOs) of the largest firms. What role has globalization, and the attendant increases in scale and complexity, played in this increase? We identify CEOs from matched worker-firm data for Denmark for the period 1995-2012 and construct firm scale and complexity measures related to globalization. We document novel stylized facts and examine whether the rise in CEO compensation can be explained by exogenous changes in firm-level globalization. We find that changes in global exposure that increase firm size strongly increase CEO compensation, both absolutely and relative to other workers, with an especially large effect for bigger firms. Conditional on size, changes in firm complexity measures play little role in affecting compensation, suggesting that managers are being compensated for good luck, and not for doing more demanding jobs. Finally, we show that luck is a two-edged sword, as managers also face a significantly increased chance of being fired in the wake of an adverse global shock. Combining the probability of displacement with the change in pay associated with global shocks enables us to calculate the expected changes in CEO pay in a globalized world.