Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Viability and survival of mouse embryos following parental exposure to high temperature.

65% relative humidity for a period of 24 hr. The treatment of males commenced 48 hr before a 6-day mating schedule and of females, at 16.00 hours on the day a copulatory plug was detected. The females were killed 54 hr or 10 days after a plug had been detected. The developmental stages of embryos recovered at 54 hr were recorded and four-cell and eight-cell ova were incubated in [3H]uridine and subjected to autoradiography. Females killed at Day 10 of gestation gave estimates of pre- and postimplantation embryonic mortality. A significant increase in rectal temperatures (approximately 2\s=deg\C) following treatment was taken as indicating stress had occurred. Extensive developmental retardation and/or arrest among embryos recovered from stressed females at 54 hr resulted in an increase in the proportion of two-, three- and four-cell embryos. This retardation was coincident with fewer blastomeres of four-cell (P<0\m=.\01) and eight-cell embryos (P<0\m=.\05)being able to incorporate [3H]uridine in comparison to those from control females. After male stress, developmental retardation was evident as an accumulation (P<0\m=.\05) of four-cell embryos but only the eight-cell embryos exhibited a reduction (P<0\m=.\05) in the number able to incorporate [3H]uridine.
Using structural and semantic voxel-wise encoding models to investigate face representation in human cortex.

Face perception plays a vital role in human social interaction. Psychologists have previously theorized that a hierarchy of brain regions process low- to high-level visual information about faces. Gallant and colleagues have demonstrated that large-scale stimulus sets and extended data collection can be combined with multi-feature encoding models and use of regularized regression to investigate the neural representation of natural images [1]. Here we applied this approach to conduct a detailed investigation of the voxelwise representation of natural face stimuli within brain regions across all stages of the visual processing stream. Low- and high-level structural (Gabor wavelet pyramid, fiducial point, etc.) and semantic encoding models were fit to estimation data (27 runs each of 4.5min duration, 864 face stimuli from the LFW database, each shown twice) and used to predict voxelwise BOLD responses to novel faces at validation (9 runs of 8min, 99 stimuli, each repeated 11 times). In line with previous findings, the Gabor wavelet pyramid model showed good prediction in early visual cortex. In contrast, semantic face features were primarily encoded in and around face-selective regions (OFA, FFA, pSTS). Structural face features (e.g. location of mouth and eyes) predicted voxelwise responses in early visual regions-in particular, near-foveal early visual cortex-and, to some extent, in high-level face regions. Selectivity differences between classical face-selective regions were more nuanced than previously suggested. This work illustrates how through use of naturalistic face images, extensive data acquisition, and advanced modeling techniques it is possible to interrogate the extent to which the representation of facial features changes across the cortical visual processing stream. [1] T. Naselaris, R. J. Prenger, K. N. Kay, M. Oliver, J. L. Gallant. Bayesian reconstruction of natural images from human brain activity. Neuron 63:902-915 (2009). Meeting abstract presented at VSS 2015.
SCTP over satellite networks

The stream control transmission protocol (SCTP) has recently been standardized as a new transport layer protocol in the IP suite. In addition to the core features of TCP, SCTP incorporates a number of advanced and unique features which are not available in TCP. The paper investigates the suitability of SCTP for data communications over satellite links. We describe SCTP features that allow SCTP to utilize the bandwidth of satellite networks better, while at the same time avoiding congestion collapse in a shared network. Finally, we provide recommendations on the use of SCTP over satellite networks.
Cepheid Standard Candles

Thanks to HST, there are now many galaxies with Cepheid distances and these provide the main platform for the calibration of the secondary distance indicators. I review recent progress in our understanding of the standard candle properties of Cepheids with particular emphasis on the techniques used in the HST studies. The PL relation defined by Cepheids in the LMC is shown to be excellent, although the distance to the LMC, which determines the zero-point, is still rather controversial. This LMC relation is consistent with the galactic calibrations which use Hipparcos parallaxes or Baade-Wesselink distances. However, the PL plot for Cepheids observed in galactic open-clusters is suggestive of an age dependence of the main-sequence fitting distances, similar to that seen for clusters with Hipparcos parallax distances. Observational and theoretical studies suggest that the metallicity dependence of Cepheid properties is not large, but is sufficiently important that it should be accounted for. However, the fact that target galaxies are typically of similar metallicities to the calibrators, suggest that metallicity corrections won't have a major impact on estimates of the Hubble constant. Incompleteness biases can also affect Cepheid samples, but are usually best dealt with by imposing a conservative lower limit on period.
Equity, Normative Disapproval and Extramarital Relationships

This study examined the extent to which inequity, normative disapproval and marital dissatisfaction were related to involvement in extramarital sexual relationships. The study was conducted among 82 married men and 132 married women with a mean age of 41. Of the sample, 30 percent had been involved in extramarital relationships. The results showed that among men as well as women, normative disapproval, and to a lesser extent, relational dissatisfaction were related to the desire to become involved in extramarital sexual relationships and to actual involvement in such relationships. Fear of contracting AIDS was not an important factor in this context. Only among women was inequity associated with extramarital behaviour and inclinations. The effect of inequity was independent of the effects of relational dissatisfaction, sexual dissatisfaction, normative disapproval and exchange orientation.
SIFA: a scalable file system with intelligent file allocation

In this paper we propose and evaluate a new NAS based system which is a consolidated file system in a network environment. The consolidated file system utilizes storage boxes cooperating as peers to provide all file system services, and presents itself to its NFS clients as a unified storage server. We have prototyped several key operations in this system. To provide more performance insights, we build a comprehensive system simulator and conduct extensive performance studies for the system via the simulator This simulator has been run against a workload of a real Web server and the system behavior of this workload is studied. In light of the experimental results, a consolidated file system is being implemented in full scale.
Safety, tolerability and potential efficacy of injection of autologous adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction in the fingers of patients with systemic sclerosis: an open-label phase I trial

Background In patients with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma, SSc), impaired hand function greatly contributes to disability and reduced quality of life, and is insufficiently relieved by currently available therapies. Adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction (SVF) is increasingly recognised as an easily accessible source of regenerative cells with therapeutic potential in ischaemic or autoimmune diseases. We aimed to measure for the first time the safety, tolerability and potential efficacy of autologous SVF cells local injections in patients with SSc with hand disability. Methods We did an open-label, single arm, at one study site with 6-month follow-up among 12 female SSc patients with Cochin Hand Function Scale score >20/90. Autologous SVF was obtained from lipoaspirates, using an automated processing system, and subsequently injected into the subcutaneous tissue of each finger in contact with neurovascular pedicles. Primary outcome was the number and the severity of adverse events related to SVF-based therapy. Secondary endpoints were changes in hand disability and fibrosis, vascular manifestations, pain and quality of life from baseline to 2 and 6 months after cell therapy. Findings All enrolled patients had surgery, and there were no dropouts or patients lost to follow-up. No severe adverse events occurred during the procedure and follow-up. Four minor adverse events were reported and resolved spontaneously. A significant improvement in hand disability and pain, Raynaud's phenomenon, finger oedema and quality of life was observed. Interpretation This study outlines the safety of the autologous SVF cells injection in the hands of patients with SSc. Preliminary assessments at 6 months suggest potential efficacy needing confirmation in a randomised placebo-controlled trial on a larger population. Funding GFRS (Groupe Francophone de Recherche sur la Sclérodermie). Clinical Trials number NCT01813279.
GAL4 directs nucleosome sliding induced by NURF

The Drosophila nucleosome remodeling factor (NURF) is an imitation switch (ISWI)‐containing chromatin remodeling complex that can catalyze nucleosome repositioning at promoter regions to regulate access by the transcription machinery. Mononucleosomes reconstituted in vitro by salt dialysis adopt an ensemble of translational positions on DNA templates. NURF induces bi‐directional ‘sliding’ of these nucleosomes to a subset of preferred positions. Here we show that mononucleosome sliding catalyzed by NURF bears similarity to nucleosome movement induced by elevated temperature. Moreover, we demonstrate that the GAL4 DNA‐binding domain can extend NURF‐induced nucleosome movement on a GAL4‐E4 promoter, expanding the stretch of histone‐free DNA at GAL4 recognition sites. The direction of NURF‐induced nucleosome movement can be significantly modulated by asymmetric placement of tandem GAL4 sites relative to the nucleosome core particle. As such, sequence‐specific, transcription factor‐directed nucleosome sliding is likely to have substantial influence on promoter activation.
SOME ANTECEDENTS OF THE EXERCISE OF UPWARD INFLUENCE TACTICS

ability, capacity, and potentiality, employed in defining power differ in sense and meaning. Power needs to be defined independently of other concepts. Power is a relational phenomenon. Power, control, and influence are conceptual ly interrelated but are separately identifiable constructs. Power as poten tial influence and control as kinetic influence appear to be the two poles of influence continuum (Singh. 1986). And this kinetic influence corresponding to enacted power (Clegg, 1979), actual power (Wrong, 1968), and mani fest power (Minton, 1967) leads to control mechanism or power strategies employed by a manager to cope with power relationships. Power structure covers a wide range of relationships ranging from unilateral or bilateral to direct or indirect. The present work concentrates on unilateral structure of power and more specifically on direct power. The study was undertaken because research on the control mechanisms used by subordinates to influence their supervisors is relatively scant (Mow day, 1978 ; Schilit & Locke, 1982).
Automatic identification of shrub vegetation of the Teide National Park

The identification of vegetation using remote sensing imagery is an important area of work with numerous applications such as the analysis of deforestation and crop monitoring. This work focuses on locating populations of an endemic shrub of the Canary Islands that grows in Teide National Park: the Teide broom. The objective is to determine automatically the location of this species in order to facilitate conservation efforts. For this purpose, a methodology is presented based on image analysis by using superpixels as the minimum image processing unit, combined with one-class classification. The proposed scheme has been analyzed by applying it to an area located at the northwest of the Teide National Park where the existence of populations of this shrub was known a priori.
Systematic Review of the Exposure Assessment and Epidemiology of High-Frequency Voltage Transients

Conclusions of epidemiological studies describing adverse health effects as a result of exposure to electromagnetic fields are not unanimous and often contradictory. It has been proposed that an explanation could be that high-frequency voltage transients [dirty electricity (DE)] which are superimposed on 50/60-Hz fields, but are generally not measured, are the real causal agent. DE has been linked to many different health and wellbeing effects, and on the basis of this, an industry selling measurement and filtering equipment is growing. We reviewed the available peer-reviewed evidence for DE as a causal agent for adverse human health effects. A literature search was performed in the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and additional publications were obtained from reference lists and from the gray literature. This search resulted in 25 publications; 16 included primary epidemiological and/or exposure data. All studies were reviewed by both authors independently, and including a re-review of studies included in a review of data available up to July 31, 2009 by one of the authors. DE has been measured differently in different studies and comparison data are not available. There is no evidence for 50 Graham/Stetzer (GS) units as a safety threshold being anything more than arbitrary. The epidemiological evidence on human health effects of DE is primarily based on, often re-used, case descriptions. Quantitative evidence relies on self-reporting in non-blinded interventions, ecological associations, and one cross-sectional cohort study of cancer risk, which does not point to DE as the causal agent. The available evidence for DE as an exposure affecting human health at present does not stand up to scientific scrutiny.
Behavioral Norms and Expectations

Organizational culture—the shared beliefs and values guiding the thinking and behavioral styles of members—traditionally has been assessed by qualitative methods. However, quantitative approaches such as culture surveys offer important advantages for both cross-sectional organizational research and data-based cultural change programs. The Organizational Culture Inventory, an instrument designed for such uses, profiles the culture of organizations and their subunits in terms of behavioral norms and expectations. Following a review of concepts relevant to culture (e.g., dominant cultures, subcultures, cultural direction, and intensity), this article presents the theoretical framework underlying the culture inventory. Data provided by members of diverse organizations are used to show that there is agreement within organizations, and significant differences across organizations, with respect to the norms and expectations measured by the inventory. At the same time, subcultural differences within organizations are shown to occur across hierarchical levels. Supplementary data on preferred norms indicate that members of different organizations agree that the ideal cultures for their firms would promote achievement-oriented, affiliative, humanistic, and self-actualizing thinking and behavioral styles. The implications of these findings are discussed for the use of the Organizational Culture Inventory in the context of research and change programs.
Enhanced leucocyte classification for leukaemia detection

The measure of blood cells are more important for the doctor to diagnose various diseases such as anaemia, leukaemia etc. Similarly observation and classification of these cells grant for the estimation and detecting of a vast number of sickness. By evaluating white blood cells (WBCs) allows the leukaemia detection (Acute Lympho blastic leukaemia (ALL), Acute Myloid leukaemia),be cancer which affected on blood which can be lethal if it can be untreated. So precise counting and classification of blood cells have an important role. More over the counts especially differential counts and shape provide a lot of valuable information to evaluate leukaemia. In current methods the morphological evaluation of haemocytes is performed manually by experts and counting of blood cells is done using a device called Haemocytometer. Yet, this approach has so many limitations, such as slow estimation, different standard, deviant accuracy and dependence on the operator's skill. For counting hardware solutions such as the Automated Haematology Counter exists, they are very expensive, unaffordable in every hospital laboratory and also use actual blood samples. So there consistently need a cost effective, simple and robust method for counting,analysis and classification of blood cells. The proposed method describes a complete automatic computerized method for WBC identification,counting and classification using microscopic images.
Blood pressure elevation during hindquarter compression in dogs is neurogenic.

In a previous paper we reported that in pigs and dogs hindlimb compression causes large blood pressure increases which appear to be neurogenic. The present studies explore the utility of this non-invasive pressor model by determining the duration of the blood pressure increase, and by providing definitive evidence that the pressor response is neurogenic. All studies were done in chloralose-anaesthetized mongrel dogs. Prolonged experiments were performed in five experimental and four control dogs. Pressor responses could be elicited over a period of 9 h. The blood pressure increase during the 9th h was +30 +/- (s.e.m.) 6/32 +/- 5 mmHg (P less than 0.001 by paired t-test). The blood pressure in control animals did not change. Short-term hormonal and haemodynamic responses were analysed in 10 dogs. After 20 min hindlimb compression, mean blood pressure was elevated by 41.2 +/- 8.0 mmHg (P less than 0.001), plasma norepinephrine increased by 717 +/- 133 pg/ml (P less than 0.01) and plasma renin rose by 3.4 +/- 1.0 ng/ml/h (P less than 0.05). The pressure elevation was due to a 37% increase in total vascular resistance (P less than 0.01). Spinal anaesthesia at L4-L5 level in nine dogs caused a 70% reduction of blood pressure increase during lower body compression (P less than 0.001) and totally abolished plasma renin and norepinephrine increases. The infrarenal aorta and lower vena cava were occluded in eight dogs. After the ligation, there was a small rise in mean blood pressure (13.1 +/- 3.7 mmHg, P less than 0.01). (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
Desmosomes and hemidesmosomes: structure and function of molecular components

Desmosomes and hemidesmosomes are the major cell surface attachment sites for intermediate filaments at cell‐cell and cell‐substrate contacts, respectively. The transmembrane molecules of the desmosome belong to the cadherin family of calcium‐dependent adhesion molecules, whereas those in the hemidesmosome include the integrin class of cell matrix receptors. In each junction, the cytoplasmic domains of certain transmembrane junction components contain unusually long carboxy‐ter‐ minal tails not found in those family members involved in linkage of actin to the cell surface. These domains are thought to be important for the regulation of junction assembly and specific attachment of intermediate filaments via associated adapter proteins. Recent developments have suggested the exciting possibility that these junctions, in addition to playing an important structural function in tissue integrity, are both acceptors and affectors of cell signaling pathways. Many desmosomal and hemides‐ mosomal constituents are phosphoproteins and in certain cases the function of specific phosphorylation sites in regulating protein‐protein interactions is being uncovered. In addition, a more active role in transmitting signals that control morphogenesis during development and possibly even regulate cell growth and differentiation are being defined for cytoplasmic and membrane components of these junctions. —Green, K. J., Jones, J. C. R. Desmosomes and hemidesmosomes: structure and function of molecular components. FASEB J. 10,871‐881 (1996)
Enfoque estrutural do parsing de argumentos e adjuntos

In this paper, we make a theoretical review about the way in which structural prospects processing approach to understanding arguments and adjuncts. In the psycholinguistic literature, there is a discussion around a possible advantage in processing arguments, reporting an effect of argumental status especially in the analysis of ambiguous sentences. Considering that a parser would not be guided by structural information concerning the argument structure when faced with ambiguous structures, our aim is to show how this approach has dealt with the apparent advantage of arguments over adjuncts.
FAULT DIAGNOSIS OF POWER TRANSFORMER USING NEURO-FUZZY MODEL

In this study, we have presented Neuro-Fuzzy model for fault diagnosis of power transformer based on dissolved gas analysis (DGA). DGA is a very efficient tool for monitoring transformers in-service behavior to avoid catastrophic failures, costly outages and losses of production. Determination of the fault type with few key gases is a convenience for on-line gas-in-oil monitoring systems, used for detecting incipient faults. Three key gases Methane (CH4), Ethylene (C2H4) and Acetylene (C2H2) were chosen for this study. Neuro-Fuzzy is a reliable classification technique based on fuzzy and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). Total accumulated amount of these gases were calculated and 100 percents (%) of each gas used as inputs of Neuro-Fuzzy. The output is one of the fault types PD, D1, D2, T1, T2, and T3. Classification accuracy has reached up to 76.0 %.