Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Assortative Mating and Female Labor Supply

This paper investigates married women’s hours worked disaggregated by the husband’s wage decile. In the United States, this pattern has changed from downward sloping to hump shaped. We show that this development can be explained within a standard household model of labor supply when taking into account trends in assortative mating. A quantitative analysis of our model shows that female wage growth and decreasing fertility are primarily responsible for the overall increase in wives’ hours since the 1970s. The fact that the most pronounced increases are observed for wives married to high-wage men is a result of trends in assortative mating.
Expression of hybrid Ia molecules on the cell surface of reticulum cell sarcomas that are undetectable on host SJL/J lymphocytes

SJL/J (H-2 (8)) lymphocytes, primed in vitro against primary, cultured, and transplantable syngeneic reticulum cell sarcomas (RCS) were found to recognize and bind to the tumor without subsequent cytolysis. Additional data showed that the recognition was also directed against Ia molecules of the H-2(d), but not H-2(k), haplotype. Normal spleen cells of DBA/2, B 10.D2, and B 10.OL mice were bound, whereas those of CBA, B 10.BR, B 10.A, B 10.GD, and D2.GD were not. Furthermore, the Ia molecules were in the form of a hybrid, because spleen cells from F(1) progeny of a B10.A and a B10.GD parent were recognized and bound as effectively as the RCS. Recognition was not restricted solely to the H-2(d) haplotype. Spleen cells from B10.S(9R) mice were also significantly bound. This result suggested that the RCS expresses a hybrid Ia molecule containing a β-chain of the H-2(8) haplotype. Recognition of this hybrid Ia molecule by the host resulted in a cross- reactive recognition of H-2(d) specificities. Further analysis revealed that the RCS express on their cell surface an α-chain of the hybrid Ia molecule which is involved in host anti-tumor recognition. Preincubation of the RCS with monoclonal antibody directed against the Ia.7 specificity on the α-chain could block lymphocyte-to-tumor cell binding. The blocking activity could be removed by preabsorption of the antibody on the RCS, as well as normal Ia.7-bearing lymphocytes, but not on lymphocytes that do not express Ia.7, such as SJL/J. The data suggest that the hybrid Ia molecules expressed on the RCS, and recognized by tumor-primed syngeneic lymphocytes, are composed of both a syngeneic and an alien chain. The component alien to the SJL/J host is the Ia.7-bearing α-chain. Normal SJL/J cells synthesize but do not express the β-chain. In the RCS, however, alien α-chain synthesis permits expression of the syngeneic β-chain in the form of a hybrid Ia molecule.
Evaluation of the Safety of Imatinib Mesylate in 200 Iraqi Patients with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in the Chronic Phase: Single-Center Study

Objective: Imatinib mesylate, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, is presently the drug of choice for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). During therapy, a few patients may develop hematological and non-hematological adverse effects. Materials and Methods: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of imatinib therapy in patients with CML. Between December 2007 and October 2009 two hundred patients with CML in chronic phase were included in the study. Written informed consent was obtained from all patients prior to the start of the study. Imatinib was started at 400 mg orally daily. Patients were monitored carefully for any adverse effects. Complete blood count, liver, and renal function tests were done once in 2 weeks during the first month and on a monthly basis during follow-up. Toxicities that encountered were graded as per the National Cancer Institute common toxicity criteria version 2. Both hematologic and non-hematologic toxicities were managed with short interruptions of treatment and supportive measures, but the daily dose of imatinib was not reduced below 300 mg/day. Results: Two hundred CML patients in chronic phase were included in this study; the male:female ratio was 0.7:1 with mean age 39.06±13.21 years (ranged from 15-81 years). The study showed that the commonest hematological side effects were grade 2 anemia (12.5%) followed by leukopenia (8%) and thrombocytopenia (4%), while the most common non-hematological adverse effects were superficial edema and weight gain (51.5%), followed by musculoskeletal pain (35.5%), then gastro-intestinal symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea) (19%). Fluid retention was the commonest side effect, which responded to low-dose diuretics. The drug was safe and well tolerated. There were no deaths due to toxicity. Conclusion: Imatinib mesylate a well-tolerated drug, and all undesirable effects could be ameliorated easily. The most common hematological and non-hematological side effects were anemia and fluid retention, respectively Conflict of interest:None declared.
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To review the literature documenting the scope, treatment, and prevention of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. DATA SOURCES Published abstracts, primary research literature, and textbook chapters. DATA SYNTHESIS Recent improvements in the management of other treatment-related toxicities have led to peripheral neuropathy becoming a dose-limiting toxicity of commonly used chemotherapeutic groups such as platinols, vinca alkaloids, and taxanes. CONCLUSIONS The nervous system has not been the focus of education or training for oncology nurses. Therefore, nurses' ability to educate patients regarding this aspect of their condition has been limited. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING With its significant impact on quality of life, peripheral neuropathy treatment and prevention are important components in the care of patients with cancer.
CMOS process transient noise simulation analysis and benchmarking

Advanced analysis on transient noise simulation was performed and the limitations on estimating accurately MOSFET noise performance were identified. The signal processing theory defining transient noise was examined and SPECTRE based simulation benchmark tests using an RF 65 nm CMOS process available by TSMC, were performed on flicker, thermal and gate induced CMOS noise performance, validating transient noise results versus AC noise and tracking and facing inaccuracies on noise sources simulation that increase with frequency. In addition, all the parameters affecting the obtained accuracy were defined. The differentiations of time domain noise simulation results were demonstrated and guidelines on how to modify each parameter in relation to the application were provided.
A Reactive Model-based Programming Language for Robotic Space Explorers

Model-based autonomous agents have emerged recently as vital technologies in the development of highly autonomous reactive systems, particularly in the aerospace domain. These agents utilize many automated reasoning capabilities, but are complicated to use because of the variety of languages employed for each capability. To address this problem, we introduce model-based programming, a novel approach to designing embedded software systems. In particular, we introduce the Reactive Model-based Programming Language (RMPL), which provides a framework for constraint-based modeling, as well as a suite of reactive programming constructs. To convey the expressiveness of RMPL, we show how it captures the main features of synchronous programming languages and advanced robotic execution languages. This paper focuses on using the rich behavior modeling of RMPL to provide sequencing and robotic execution capabilities for spacecraft.
A New Bistable Motion Illusion Based upon ‘Kinetic Optical Occlusion’

A display was devised for the purpose of studying the information afforded by kinetic optical occlusion (the progressive erasure and replacement of static elements within a display). A microcomputer generated a series of equally spaced light bars on a dark background. The first bar on the left was suddenly blanked and, after a pause of variable duration (an interblank interval, or IBI), was replaced. As the first bar was replaced, the second bar in the series was blanked, and so on, until each bar in the pattern had been blanked and replaced. Depending upon the duration of the IBI, this display gave rise to one of two alternative percepts: the observer either saw movement of a dark shadow ‘in front of’ the pattern of bars (with IBIs ≲ 50 ms) or he saw right-to-left stroboscopic movement of successive bars (with IBIs ≳ 85 ms). At some intermediate IBI (the transition IBI) the display was bistable. A two-bar variant of the original display was also studied and found to be bistable under appropriate conditions. In a series of experiments it was found that the transition IBI for the original display did not depend upon whether the observer was tracking the sequence of events or fixating a stationary point in the display. The transition IBI was an increasing function of spatial frequency above about 3 cycles deg−1, and depended upon whether the display was focused or optically blurred. Empirically determined transition IBIs correspond well to estimates of the integration times of visual mechanisms studied in other paradigms.
Point mutations in the abl SH2 domain coordinately impair phosphotyrosine binding in vitro and transforming activity in vivo

We have constructed a series of point mutations in the highly conserved FLVRES motif of the src homology 2 (SH2) domain of the abl tyrosine kinase. Mutant SH2 domains were expressed in bacteria, and their ability to bind to tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins was examined in vitro. Three mutants were greatly reduced in their ability to bind both phosphotyrosine itself and tyrosine-phosphorylated cellular proteins. All of the mutants that retained activity bound to the same set of tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins as did the wild type, suggesting that binding specificity was unaffected. These results implicate the FLVRES motif in direct binding to phosphotyrosine. When the mutant SH2 domains were inserted into an activated abl kinase and expressed in murine fibroblasts, decreased in vitro phosphotyrosine binding correlated with decreased transforming ability. This finding implies that SH2-phosphotyrosine interactions are involved in transmission of positive growth signals by the nonreceptor tyrosine kinases, most likely via the assembly of multiprotein complexes with other tyrosine-phosphorylated proteins.
Review of the Literature Regarding the Efficacy of Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

This document presents a review of the most recent literature regarding the efficacy of electroencephalographic biofeedback, more commonly known as neurofeedback, in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) . The studies reviewed indicated that neurofeedback can be a successful component of treating attentional deficits and can potentially enhance IQ scores, academic improvement, pro-social behaviors, and decrease behavioral and cognitive difficulties typically associated with ADHD. Standard treatment with neurofeedback can take anywhere from 20-80 sessions or more depending on the individual. The review also incorporates a new trend in the literature to add an adjunctive procedure known as Instantaneous Neuronal Activation Procedure (INAP), a form of active alert hypnosis. The subset of studies reviewed that combine INAP with neurofeedback provide evidence in support of successful treatment of ADHD at a greatly accelerated pace. The literature review also considers this new technique and the subsequent implications for treatment. The paper concludes that while the studies did not prove conclusively that neurofeedback is guaranteed to remediate all of a child's or adult's attentional symptoms, they definitely demonstrated a large degree of success as an alternative to the more traditional treatments. (Contains 35 references.) (CR) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE REGARDING THE EFFICACY OF NEUROFEEDBACK IN THE TREATMENT OF ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER. A Doctoral Research Paper Presented to the Faculty of the Rosemead School of Psychology Biola University In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Psychology
Improving Memory Management Security for C and C++

Memory managers are an important part of modern language and are used to dynamically allocate memory. Many managers exist; however, two major types can be identified: manual memory allocators and garbage collectors. In the case of manual memory allocators, the programmer must manually release memory back to the system when it is no longer needed. Problems can occur when a programmer forgets to release it, releases it twice or uses freed memory. These problems are solved in garbage collectors. However, both manual memory allocators and garbage collectors store management information. This paper describes several vulnerabilities for C and C++ and how these could be remedied by modifying the management information of a representative manual memory allocator and garbage collector. Additionally, the authors present an approach that, when applied to memory managers, will protect against these attack vectors.
Distributed energy management solution to fuel cell hybrid electric vehicle control

Hybrid electric vehicle is generally operating several generators with different capacities and properties. This paper proposes a hybrid tramway vehicle. It consists on hybridizing the tramway substation by a hybrid energetic system based on Fuel cell, electrolyser and battery. The hybrid tramway vehicle control should deal with the energy flows coming from each element. This paper proposes distributed energy management which is suitable to manage the simultaneous operation of the different elements by respecting each device capabilities. The results show the capacity of this architecture in reducing the subscribed power and removing the drop voltage and the voltage increase occurring due to the acceleration and deceleration phases respectively.
Amplified Intergenic Locus Polymorphism as a Basis for Bacterial Typing of Listeria spp. and Escherichiacoli

ABSTRACT DNA-based methods are increasingly important for bacterial typing. The high number of polymorphic sites present among closely related bacterial genomes is the basis for the presented method. The method identifies multilocus genomic polymorphisms in intergenic regions termed AILP (amplified intergenic locus polymorphism). For each locus, a pair of unique PCR primers was designed to amplify an intergenic sequence from one open reading frame (ORF) to the adjacent ORF. Presence, absence, and size variation of the amplification products were identified and used as genetic markers for rapidly differentiating among strains. Polymorphism was evaluated using 18 AILP sites among 28 strains of Listeriamonocytogenes and 6 strains of Listeria spp. and 30 AILP markers among 27 strains of Escherichiacoli. Up to four alleles per locus were identified among Listeria strains, and up to six were identified among E. coli strains. In both species, more than half of the AILP sites revealed intraspecies polymorphism. The AILP data were applied to phylogenetic analysis among Listeria and E. coli strains. A clear distinction between L. monocytogenes and Listeria spp. was demonstrated. In addition, the method separated L. monocytogenes into the three known lineages and discriminated the most common virulent serotypic group, 4b. In E. coli, AILP analysis separated the known groups as well as the virulent O157:H7 isolates. These findings for both Listeria and E. coli are in agreement with other phylogenetic studies using molecular markers. The AILP method was found to be rapid, simple, reproducible, and a low-cost method for initial bacterial typing that could serve as a basis for epidemiological investigation.
An Authentication Mechanism to prevent SQL Injection Attacks

SQL Injection attacks target databases that are accessible through a web front-end, and take advantage of flaws in the input validation logic of Web components such as CGI scripts.In the last few months application-level vulnerabilities have been exploited with serious consequences by the hackers have tricked e-commerce sites into shipping goods for no charge, usernames and passwords have been harvested and confidential information such as addresses and credit-card numbers has been leaked. The reason for this occurrence is that web applications and detection systems do not know the attacks thoroughly and use limited sets of attack patterns during evaluation. SQL Injection attacks can be easily prevented by applying more secure authentication schemes in login phase itself. To address this problem, this paper presents an authentication scheme for preventing SQL Injection attack using Advance Encryption Standard (AES). Encrypted user name and password are used to improve the authentication process with minimum overhead. The server has to maintain three parameters of every user: user name, password, and user‟s secret key. This paper proposed a protocol model for preventing SQL Injection attack using AES (PSQLIAAES).
Imaging Aortic Regurgitation: The Incremental Benefit of Speckle Tracking Echocardiography

Aortic regurgitation (AR) affects global left ventricular mechanics. However, limited literature is available on how it may affect regional longitudinal strain. We present a case where severe AR jet is thrashing the anterior-septal wall and reducing its overall longitudinal performance most likely secondary to increased wall shear stress in diastole. This new insight into patho-physiological process using deformation study may have supplementary impact in decision making for surgical intervention. Transthoracic echocardiography is the primary imaging modality for the assessment of AR as it offers evaluation of severity of AR, aetiology of AR, left ventricular (LV) dilatation, LV systolic function, left ventricular mass, diastolic function and global strain. This case highlights the regional disturbances in longitudinal strain in eccentric AR.
A Combination Approach to Frequent Itemsets Mining

In this paper, we propose a new mining of frequent itemsets algorithm, called SFI-mine algorithm. The SFI-mine constructs pattern-base by using a new method which is different from the conditional pattern-base in FP-growth, mines frequent itemsets with a new combination method without recursive construction of conditional FP-trees. It obtains complete and correct frequent itemsets. We have conducted the examples of all definitions and correctness proving.
LBNL-41440 , SLAC-PUB-7756 , UCB-PTH-98 / 12 4 d Conformal Field Theories and Strings on Orbifolds

We propose correspondences between 4d quantum field theories with N = 2, 1, 0 (super)conformal invariance and Type IIB string theory on various orbifolds of AdS 5 × S 5. We argue using the spacetime string theory, and check using the beta functions (exactly for N = 2, 1 and so far at 1-loop for the gauge couplings in the N = 0 case), that these theories have conformal fixed lines. The latter case potentially gives well-defined non-supersymmetric vacua of string theory, with a mechanism for making the curvature and cosmological constant small at nontrivial string coupling. We suggest a correspondence between nonsupersymmetric conformal fixed lines and nonsupersymmetric string vacua
Serotypes, antimicrobial profiles, and public health significance of Salmonella from camels slaughtered in Maiduguri central abattoir, Nigeria

Aim: This study aimed at determining the serotypes, antimicrobial profiles, and public health importance of Salmonella strains from camels slaughtered at Maiduguri central abattoir, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Two hundred samples were obtained from camel comprising of intestines, feces, liver, and spleen (n=50 each). Non-lactose fermenting dark center Salmonella colonies were identified using standard biochemical techniques, serotyped and subjected to antimicrobial susceptibility test using minimum inhibition concentration method. Results: Out of the 200 samples collected, 17 were Salmonella positive (spleen=7, intestine=6, feces=3, and liver=1) with a prevalence of 8.5%. Five serotypes comprising Salmonella Eko, 7 (3.5%), Salmonella Uganda, 4 (2.0%), Salmonella Amager, 2 (1.0%), Salmonella Westhampton, 2 (1.0%), and Salmonella Give, 2 (1.0%) were incriminated. Majority of the serotypes were sensitive to the antimicrobials, but one Salmonella Amager exhibited resistance to streptomycin, and one each of Salmonella Uganda and Salmonella Eko were resistant to sulfamethoxazole. Conclusion: This study revealed the prevalence and the antibiotic resistance profile of newly emerging Salmonella from camels in the northeast of Nigeria, which can serve as a means for the transmission of Salmonella to human. Therefore, there is a need for the establishment of national Salmonella surveillance and control programs.
EARLY IN SHORT DAYS 1 (ESD1) encodes ACTIN-RELATED PROTEIN 6 (AtARP6), a putative component of chromatin remodelling complexes that positively regulates FLC accumulation in Arabidopsis

We have characterized Arabidopsis esd1 mutations, which cause early flowering independently of photoperiod, moderate increase of hypocotyl length, shortened inflorescence internodes, and altered leaf and flower development. Phenotypic analyses of double mutants with mutations at different loci of the flowering inductive pathways suggest that esd1 abolishes the FLC-mediated late flowering phenotype of plants carrying active alleles of FRI and of mutants of the autonomous pathway. We found that ESD1 is required for the expression of the FLC repressor to levels that inhibit flowering. However, the effect of esd1 in a flc-3 null genetic background and the downregulation of other members of the FLC-like/MAF gene family in esd1 mutants suggest that flowering inhibition mediated by ESD1 occurs through both FLC-and FLC-like gene-dependent pathways. The ESD1 locus was identified through a map-based cloning approach. ESD1 encodes ARP6, a homolog of the actin-related protein family that shares moderate sequence homology with conventional actins. Using chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) experiments, we have determined that ARP6 is required for both histone acetylation and methylation of the FLC chromatin in Arabidopsis.
Why are children the most important audience for pornography in Australia

Who watches pornography in Australia? If you listen to public debates about the genre the answer is clear – it’s children. Children are accessing pornography on smartphones (Murray and Tin 2011). Children are taking ‘lewd’ photographs of themselves, creating their own pornography (Nelligan and Etheridge 2011). Indigenous Australian children must be protected by banning pornography (the Age 2011). Pornographic magazines are placed where children can see them (O'Rourke 2011). Exposure to pornography is damaging children (Sundstrom 2011). The Australian Government insists that the Internet must be filtered to protect children from pornography (Collerton 2010). And if indeed any adults are watching pornography in Australia, then it’s child pornography (MacDonald 2011; Ralston and Howden 2011). In story after story, public debate about pornography focuses on children as its audience. There is no suggestion that children are numerically the largest audience of pornography in Australia. But emphatically the suggestion is that children are the most important audience to be taken into account when thinking about the genre. This chapter explores why this is the case, and notes the political advantages and disadvantages of focusing on children as the most important audience for pornography in Australia.