Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
On NIP and invariant measures

We study forking, Lascar strong types, Keisler measures and definable groups, under an assumption of NIP (not the independence property), continuing aspects of the paper [13]. Among key results are (i) if p = tp(b/A) does not fork over A then the Lascar strong type of b over A coincides with the compact strong type of b over A and any global nonforking extension of p is Borel definable over bdd(A), (ii) analogous statements for Keisler measures and definable groups, including the fact that G 000 = G 00 for G definably amenable, (iii) definitions, characterizations and properties of “generically stable” types and groups, (iv) uniqueness of invariant (under the group action) Keisler measures on groups with finitely satisfiable generics, (v) a proof of the compact domination conjecture for (definably compact) commutative groups in o-minimal expansions of real closed fields.
Expression and Localization of CaBP Ca2+ Binding Proteins in the Mouse Cochlea

CaBPs are a family of EF-hand Ca2+ binding proteins that are structurally similar to calmodulin. CaBPs can interact with, and yet differentially modulate, effectors that are regulated by calmodulin, such as Cav1 voltage-gated Ca2+ channels. Immunolabeling studies suggest that multiple CaBP family members (CaBP1, 2, 4, and 5) are expressed in the cochlea. To gain insights into the respective auditory functions of these CaBPs, we characterized the expression and cellular localization of CaBPs in the mouse cochlea. By quantitative reverse transcription PCR, we show that CaBP1 and CaBP2 are the major CaBPs expressed in mouse cochlea both before and after hearing onset. Of the three alternatively spliced variants of CaBP1 (caldendrin, CaBP1-L, and CaBP1-S) and CaBP2 (CaBP2-alt, CaBP2-L, CaBP2-S), caldendrin and CaBP2-alt are the most abundant. By in situ hybridization, probes recognizing caldendrin strongly label the spiral ganglion, while probes designed to recognize all three isoforms of CaBP1 weakly label both the inner and outer hair cells as well as the spiral ganglion. Within the spiral ganglion, caldendrin/CaBP1 labeling is associated with cells resembling satellite glial cells. CaBP2-alt is strongly expressed in inner hair cells both before and after hearing onset. Probes designed to recognize all three variants of CaBP2 strongly label inner hair cells before hearing onset and outer hair cells after the onset of hearing. Thus, CaBP1 and CaBP2 may have overlapping roles in regulating Ca2+ signaling in the hair cells, and CaBP1 may have an additional function in the spiral ganglion. Our findings provide a framework for understanding the role of CaBP family members in the auditory periphery.
Coming to know about the body in Human Movement Studies programmes

This paper explores how a group of undergraduate Human Movement Studies (HMS) students learnt to know about the body during their four-year academic programme at an Australian university. When students begin an undergraduate programme in HMS they bring with them particular constructions, ideas and beliefs about their own bodies and about the body in general. Those ideas and beliefs are often challenged, disrupted or reinforced according to discourses and practices to which students are exposed and which they experience throughout their programme of study. The courses that these students take in their in HMS degree programme present to them different perspectives about health and the body. Some perspectives take the status of taken-for-granted truths and others are dismissed or ignored. Taking a Foucauldian perspective, this paper explores the dominant discourses and practices to which this group of students was exposed during their four years of academic formation, and the influences that this exposure might have upon their construction of the body and their formation as pre-service Health and Physical Education (HPE) teachers. The participants in this study were 14 students, 11 females and 3 males, aged between 18 and 26 at the time of the first interview. The data used for this paper were taken from a larger study and were analysed using a content analysis approach. Results suggest that some students may be heavily influenced by certain practices and discourses during their programme of studies, and that they embody dominant discourses of health. Furthermore, a possible change of thinking may occur across their academic programme, as a consequence of their engagement with a few alternative discourses presented during their academic programme, disrupting some of their previous beliefs and knowledge.
Microbial Decomposition in Aquatic Environments: Combined Process of Extracellular Enzyme Activity and Substrate Uptake

The aim of this study was to define a model for the coupling between extracellular enzyme activity and substrate uptake by bacterial populations in natural waters. The balance between uptake of leucine and extracellular hydrolytic production of leucine from a peptide model substrate was investigated in a combined fluorescence-radiotracer experiment with [3H]leucine as a marker for the leucine pool and l-leucine-4 methyl-7-coumarinylamide (Leu-MCA) as a marker for the pool of dissolved peptide substrates. Results show that at low concentrations of the model substrate the input and uptake processes of leucine are nearly balanced, whereas at high concentrations of the model substrate much more leucine is liberated than taken up. In addition, samples from one polluted and one less polluted station in the Kiel Fjord were investigated for their extracellular enzymatic and uptake properties in an annual cycle. It was found that turnover rates of leucine (Tr, percent per hour) and hydrolysis rates of Leu-MCA (Hr, percent per hour), as well as the quotient Tr/Hr, reflect the impact of environmental conditions on decomposition processes at both sampling sites. The quotient Tr/Hr is interpreted as an indirect measurement of the pool size ratio (polymers/monomers), which may serve as an index of hydrolysis-uptake coupling in bacterial utilization of dissolved protein. Calculated on an annual average basis, turnover rates are ca. nine times higher than hydrolysis rates at the polluted station and ca. five times higher at the less polluted station. From the described model, this would mean that the relative fraction of polymers within the total dissolved organic carbon pool (with regard to the substrate combination dissolved protein-leucine) is about twice that at the polluted than at the less polluted station.
Formation control of multiple nonholonomic mobile robots via dynamic feedback linearization

This paper proposes a novel formation control strategy for multiple nonholonomic mobile robots based on dynamic feedback linearization and supervisory control of discrete event systems. The proposed leader-follower formation strategy requires that all the robots navigate in an unstructured environment avoiding obstacles and following walls. In addition, the followers are also required to keep a predetermined geometric formation with the leader while relaxing some of the formation constraints in the face of obstacles. Considering the nonholonomic nature of the robots involved, we use nonlinear dynamic feedback linearization to develop a set of behavior based low-level controllers to achieve proper navigation of the system. And the higher-level discrete event system manages the dynamic interaction of the robots with the external environment. The use of discrete event systems reflects a modular manageable system with the potential for scalability and reusability. The proposed system is implemented through simulation and the results are shown to verify its operation.
Perfectionism, Achievement, and Affect in Children: A Comparison of Students From Gifted, Arts, and Regular Programs

The current study examined the association between dimensions of perfectionism and levels of academic achievement and affect in school-aged children. A sample of 223 students (90 boys, 133 girls) from regular, gifted, and arts programs completed measures of self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism, perceived academic competence, and measures of affect (i.e., happiness, sadness, and fear). Participants were in Grade 4 or Grade 7. Achievement scores were taken from the Canadian Achievement Test. There was little evidence of group differences in levels of perfectionism. Also, perfectionism was mostly unrelated to levels of reading and mathematics achievement with the exception of a positive association between mathematics achievement and perfectionism for students in the gifted program. Other analyses showed that self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism were associated with elevated levels of fear and sadness. The results suggest that students undergoing perfectionistic pressures to achieve are prone to negative affects such as sadness and anxiety. La présente étude a examiné l’association entre les modalités des traits du perfectionnisme, les capacités d’accomplissement scolaire et l’affect d’enfants d’âge scolaire. Un échantillon de 223 étudiants (90 garçons, 133 filles) dans des programs réguliers, doués, et d’arts a complété des mesures sur le perfectionnisme orienté vers soi, le perfectionnisme socialement prescrit, la compétence scolaire perçue, et des mesures d’affect (c.-à-d., le bonheur, la tristesse et la crainte). Les participants étaient en quatrième ou septième année. Les résultats sur l’accomplissement ont été obtenus au moyen du Canadian Achievement Test. Il y avait peu d’évidence de différences entre les groupes dans les niveaux de perfectionnisme. La plupart du temps, le perfectionnisme n’était pas lié aux capacités scolaires en lecture et en mathématiques, à l’exception d’une association positive entre les capacités scolaires en mathématiques et le perfectionnisme pour les étudiants dans le program doué. D’autres analyses ont démontré que le perfectionnisme orienté vers soi et le perfectionnisme socialement prescrit étaient associés avec des niveaux élevés de crainte et de tristesse. Les résultats suggèrent que les étudiants qui subissent des pressions perfectionnistes pour réussir sont enclins à vivre des affects négatifs comme la tristesse et l’anxiété.
A Novel Feature Selection Method Using CFS with Tabu Search Algorithm in E-mail Spam Filtering

The purpose of this research is presenting an machine learning approach for enhancing the accuracy of automatic spam detecting and filtering and separating them from legitimate messages. In this regard, for reducing the error rate and increasing the efficiency, a new architecture on feature selection has been used. Features used in these systems, are the body of text messages. Proposed system of this research has used Correlation-based feature selection (CFS) with Tabu search algorithm. In addition, Multinomial Naive Bayes (MNB) classifier, Discriminative Multinomial Naive Bayes (DMNB) classifier, Support Vector Machine (SVM) classifier and Random Forest classifier are used for classification. Finally, the output results of this classifiers methods are examined and the best design is selected and it is compared with another similar works by considering different parameters. The optimal accuracy of the proposed system is evaluated equal to 99%.
Influence of marketed herbal menopause preparations on MCF-7 cell proliferation

Objective:Given the increasing use of alternative menopause treatments, we evaluated the effect of several herbal preparations used for menopause relief on the proliferation of estrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells (MCF-7) as a means of assessing appropriateness for use in women at risk for estrogen-sensitive breast cancer. Design:An MCF-7 cell culture model, as described previously, 1 was used to evaluate the estrogen-agonist and -antagonist activity of commercially available herbal menopause preparations containing red clover, soy, black cohosh, or a combination of herbs. Each test substance was evaluated for cytotoxic effects before conducting the proliferation assays. Results:Commercially available products containing soy, red clover, and herbal combinations induced an increase in the MCF-7 proliferation rates, indicating an estrogen-agonistic activity in the absence of estradiol. In contrast, an isopropanolic black cohosh extract (Remifemin Menopause) did not stimulate MCF-7 growth and exerted inhibitory effects on cellular proliferation. None of the tested products enhanced estradiol-induced cell proliferation. The black cohosh preparation and one of the herbal combinations exhibited strong estrogen-antagonistic effects. Conclusions:The lack of proliferative effects of isopropanolic black cohosh extract on estrogen-sensitive breast cancer cells in vitro suggests a favorable safety profile for use in women with a history of breast cancer. Alternatively, preparations containing red clover, soy, and combinations of various herbal ingredients may induce cell proliferation, suggesting that such herbal preparations should be used with caution in the treatment of menopause symptoms in women at risk for, or with a history of, estrogen-sensitive breast cancer.
Parental Attitudes: A Study of German, Greek, and Second Generation Greek Migrant Adolescents

The adaptation of attitudes toward parents following migration was tested in a transnational study of Greek, German, and second-generation immigrant Greek adolescents in Germany (N = 342). Three major factors resulted on the first section of the Attitudes Towards Parents Inventory and these corresponded to parental involvement, achievement motivation, and family cohesion. Principal component analysis of the second section extracted the two factors obedience and parental conflict. Greeks per se (i.e., migrants and nonmigrants) shared the characteristic of higher levels of achievement motivation, otherwise the second generation Greeks were more similar to adolescents from their “host” country. Several gender differences emerged. The results are discussed within the framework of cultural integration vs. pluralism.
[Continuous infusion of remifentanil and target-controlled infusion of propofol for coronary surgery in elderly patients: comparison with continuous infusion of remifentanil and propofol].

OBJECTIVES Comparison of the length of mechanical ventilation and postoperative complications after coronary surgery in elderly patients anaesthetised with propofol associated with either alfentanil or remifentanil. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective study with an historic control group. PATIENTS Three hundred thirty-eight consecutive patients (75-year-old or more) undergoing isolated coronary surgery. One hundred and fifty seven patients operated between January 1998 and June 2000 received alfentanil (1 microg/kg/minute) with a manually control infusion of propofol, 181 operated between July 2000 and 2002, remifentanil 0.25 microg/kg/minute with target controlled infusion of propofol (target blood concentration: 1.5 to 2 microg/ml). METHODS The two groups were compared for preoperative and surgical data. The length of mechanical ventilation, stay in ICU and the main postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. RESULTS Length of mechanical ventilation was significantly reduced in the remifentanil group (6 +/- 9 h vs. 13 +/- 63 h ; p <0.0001), 70% of the patients were extubated before the 6th postoperative hours against 53% in the alfentanil group (p =0.0023). This was not associated with a reduction of stay in ICU or postoperative complications. During surgery, an increased used of vasopressor was observed in the remifentanil group (40.2% vs 2.4% ; p <0.0001) with a postoperative elevation of blood concentration of CKMb (35.7 +/- 38.2 microg/l, vs. 27.7 +/- 31.9 microg/l, p =0.02). CONCLUSION Elderly patients undergoing coronary surgery were extubated earlier with remifentanil. However, this had no effect on duration of ICU stay but was associated with an increased used of vasopressor.
A Study of Social Desirability and Self-Esteem 1

The present study explored the relationship between self-esteem and social desirability via negative and positive self-comparisons. Participants completed personality and self-esteem scales and were then divided into public/private reveal groups. Half of each group was led to believe their scores were similar to a positive comparison person (e.g., Kennedy) or a negative comparison person (e.g., Hitler). All students were then given an opportunity to revise their survey responses. Of interest was whether the number of survey items changed would be related to the valence of the comparison and whether comparisons were public or private. Results found no correlation between self-esteem and socially desirable behavior but negative comparisons did produce significantly more socially desirable behavior.
Starburst in the Ultraluminous Galaxy Arp 220: Constraints from Observations of Radio Recombination Lines and Continuum

We present observations of radio recombination lines (RRL) from the starburst galaxy Arp 220 at 8.1 GHz (H92α) and 1.4 GHz (H167α and H165α) and at 84 GHz (H42α), 96 GHz (H40α) and 207 GHz (H31α) using the Very Large Array and the IRAM 30 m telescope, respectively. RRLs were detected at all the frequencies except 1.4 GHz, where a sensitive upper limit was obtained. We also present continuum flux measurements at these frequencies as well as at 327 MHz made with the VLA. The continuum spectrum, which has a spectral index α ~ -0.6 (Sν ∝ να) between 5 and 10 GHz, shows a break near 1.5 GHz, a prominent turnover below 500 MHz, and a flatter spectral index above 50 GHz. We show that a model with three components of ionized gas with different densities and area covering factors can consistently explain both RRL and continuum data. The total mass of ionized gas in the three components is 3.2 × 107 M☉, requiring 3 × 105 O5 stars with a total Lyman continuum production rate NLyc ~ 1.3 × 1055 photons s-1. The ratio of the expected to observed Brα and Brγ fluxes implies a dust extinction AV ~ 45 mag. The derived Lyman continuum photon production rate implies a continuous star formation rate (SFR) averaged over the lifetime of OB stars of ~240 M☉ yr-1. The Lyman continuum photon production rate of ~3% associated with the high-density H II regions implies a similar SFR at recent epochs (t < 105 yr). An alternative model of high-density gas, which cannot be excluded on the basis of the available data, predicts 10 times higher SFR at recent epochs. If confirmed, this model implies that star formation in Arp 220 consists of multiple starbursts of very high SFR (few times 103 M☉ yr-1) and short duration (~105 yr). The similarity of IR excess, LIR/LLyα ~ 24, in Arp 220 to values observed in starburst galaxies shows that most of the high luminosity of Arp 220 is due to the ongoing starburst rather than to a hidden active galactic nucleus (AGN). A comparison of the IR excesses in Arp 220, the Galaxy, and M33 indicates that the starburst in Arp 220 has an initial mass function that is similar to that in normal galaxies and has a duration longer than 107 yr. If there was no infall of gas during this period, then the star formation efficiency (SFE) in Arp 220 is ~50%. The high SFR and SFE in Arp 220 is consistent with their known dependences on mass and density of gas in star-forming regions of normal galaxies.
Resources and coping with stressful events

This longitudinal, quasi-field experiment tested whether perceived stress and increase in perceived stress are related to the resources of the individual, namely, personality (core self evaluation scale (CSES)), physical fitness, social support (acceptance and/or rejection by peers), and cognitive abilities. Perceived stress scale (PSS) was administered at two points in time to participants in a two-day selection process for a military unit, whose stressful environment formed the manipulation in this study. Baseline PSS was obtained from soldiers before the selection activity, when threatened with resource loss. PSS was next administered during the selection activity, when individuals had to cope with actual loss of resources and difficulty in regaining them. As expected, participants perceived more stress during the selection activity. Participants with higher CSES, higher cognitive abilities and higher levels of social support perceived lower stress levels prior to the activity. The increase in stress level was lower for participants with better fitness levels, but greater for participants rejected by their peers. Exploratory analysis of resource overlap was conducted and revealed a contribution of few key resources to coping, even in the presence of other resources. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Towards a conceptual framework of place attractiveness: a migration perspective

Abstract. The attractiveness of places is currently gaining a high policy salience in policymakers' efforts to draw mobile capital. Yet, while there are a growing number of empirical studies considering the migration of people and the attractiveness of places, there is an acute lack of conceptual understanding of the phenomena that hamper discussions between researchers and policymakers. This article suggests a conceptual framework whereby place attractiveness can be better understood from a migration perspective. The empirical material for this article mainly draws upon interviews that were carried out with migrants who seem to have considered at least one alternative in their search for a suitable destination. The conceptual framework, which comprises the main result of the article, illustrates that needs, demands and preferences are central and empirically identifiable components for properly appreciating place attractiveness in a migration context. It is argued that the attractiveness of places increases with the successive fulfilment of these factors; but on the other hand, the more factors a migrant seeks to fulfil in his or her destination selection, the fewer the choice possibilities. The article moreover shows how a life‐course perspective needs to be integrated in such analyses since not only do migrants' needs, demands and preferences depend upon their current life‐course phase situation, their resources and constraints are also likely to correlate with the life‐course. The conceptual framework can be used to ease understanding between researchers and policymakers in issues related to place attractiveness and the migration of relatively affluent migrants with choice opportunities.
Inpatient rehabilitation services for patients after stroke in Thailand: a multi-centre study.

OBJECTIVE To set a baseline for measuring the development of medical rehabilitation services and outcomes for patients after stroke and promoting rehabilitation medicine in Thailand. DESIGN Multi-centre, prospective study. SUBJECTS Patients after stroke in Thai Stroke Rehabilitation Registry (TSRR), aged > or = 18 years, with stable medical signs, able to follow a 1-step command and sit for at least 30 min. METHODS Rehabilitation services were recorded daily as units of treatment (1 unit = 20 min). Length of stay and treatment costs were calculated. RESULTS Of 327 patients enrolled in the study, 285 (87.2%) completed their treatment programme. Mean length of stay was 29.4 (standard deviation 17.9) days. The average number of total treatment units for stroke rehabilitation was 319.5 (range 27-1674 units), with 205 units of nursing, 40 units of physical therapy and 34 units of occupational therapy as the top 3 services provided. The mean total cost for all treatments during rehabilitation was 28,399 (standard deviation 22,511) baht (approximately USD 789). The ratio of costs not related to rehabilitation to those related to rehabilitation was approximately 2:1. CONCLUSION This study reports the baseline for measuring the development of rehabilitation services for patients after stroke with a mean length of stay of one month, and for estimating the reasonable costs.