Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Changes in cspL, cspP, and cspCmRNA Abundance as a Function of Cold Shock and Growth Phase inLactobacillus plantarum

ABSTRACT An inverse PCR strategy based on degenerate primers has been used to identify new genes of the cold shock protein family inLactobacillus plantarum. In addition to the two previously reported cspL and cspP genes, a third gene,cspC, has been cloned and characterized. All three genes encode small 66-amino-acid proteins with between 73 and 88% identity. Comparative Northern blot analyses showed that the level ofcspL mRNA increases up to 17-fold after a temperature downshift, whereas the mRNA levels of cspC andcspP remain unchanged or increase only slightly (about two- to threefold). Cold induction of cspL mRNA is transient and delayed in time as a function of the severity of the temperature downshift. The cold shock behavior of the three csp mRNAs contrasts with that observed for four unrelated non-csp genes, which all showed a sharp decrease in mRNA level, followed in one case (bglH) by a progressive recovery of the transcript during prolonged cold exposure. Abundance of the three csp mRNAs was also found to vary during growth at optimal temperature (28°C). cspC and cspP mRNA levels are maximal during the lag period, whereas the abundance of the cspLtranscript is highest during late-exponential-phase growth. The differential expression of the three L. plantarum csp genes can be related to sequence and structural differences in their untranslated regions. It also supports the view that the gene products fulfill separate and specific functions, under both cold shock and non-cold shock conditions.
Community Health Status Indicators: Adding a Geospatial Component

An Internet mapping application is being introduced in conjunction with the release of the second version of the Community Health Status Indicators (CHSI) Report. The CHSI Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst is an easy-to-use Web-based mapping application that provides new opportunities for the visualization, exploration, and understanding of the indicators. Indicators can be mapped and compared visually to other areas, including peer counties and neighboring counties. The Web site is accessible from a link on the CHSI Report Web site or directly from an Internet Web browser. In this paper, we discuss the conceptualization and implementation of this public health mapping application.
The Effect of Shopee e-Service Quality and Price Perception on Repurchase Intention: Customer Satisfaction as Mediation Variable

The study is aimed to analyze the effect of e-service quality (e-SERVQUAL) and price perception on repurchase intention to consume Shopee product in Solo City with satisfaction as mediation variable. This is an explanatory research using questionnaires. Population in this study are customers in Solo city who make purchases through e-commerce Shopee. Samples of 100 customers are chosen by purposive sampling method. Methods analysis used is path analysis. Research findings revealed that e-SERVQUAL, price perception, and customer satisfaction have positive and significant effect on repurchase intention. Results of Sobel test show that customer satisfaction mediates the effect of e-SERVQUAL on repurchase intention, but customer satisfaction cannot mediate the effect of price perception on repurchase intention.
Passivity-based synchronization of a new hyperchaotic Lorenz System

In this paper, a passivity-based synchronization method is proposed for a new hyperchaotic Lorenz System based on Lyapunov stability theory and linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach. On the basis of the property of the passive system, the passive controller is designed and synchronization of two identical new hyperchaotic Lorenz systems with different initial conditions is realized. Finally, numerical simulations are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed chaos control and synchronization schemes.
Design of virtual instrument for automatic temperature visualization in magnetic fields using LabVIEW in combination with fiber-optical temperature measurement

Temperature measurement in magnetic fields is indispensable for Magnetic Resonance safety studies and for temperature calibrations during Magnetic Resonance applications. A selection of these procedures is subject to the application of MR-compatible robotic systems. The existing problem for the software version NI LabVIEW 2013 is the lack of an instrument to automatically process data from a fiber-optical temperature measurement device. In this work a virtual instrument for this specific software version is designed in order to automatically visualize temperature in magnetic fields. The setup consists of a magnetic field tolerant fiber-optical temperature measurement device being connected to temperature samples and a Microsoft based Computer System. Results show a functional software instrument for automatic temperature measurement with a maximum delay of 0.14 s. We conclude that the developed instrument is highly suitable for automated biomedical applications and can be adapted to future versions of LabVIEW software.
Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor Mediates Fear Extinction via Habituation-Like Processes

The interplay between fear expression and fear extinction provides an important prerequisite for adequate coping with aversive encounters. Current models propose that extinction of conditioned fear is mediated by associative safety learning. Here, we demonstrate that the cannabinoid CB1 receptor, which is crucially involved in fear extinction, is dispensable for associative safety learning. In fact, our results indicate that CB1 mediates fear extinction primarily via habituation-like processes. CB1 null-mutant mice were severely impaired not only in extinction of the fear response to a tone after fear conditioning but also in habituation of the fear response to a tone after sensitization with an inescapable footshock. Surprisingly, long-term habituation was generally affected even in situations with proper short-term adaptation, suggesting the existence of two separated CB1-dependent effector systems for short- and long-term fear adaptation. Our findings underscore the importance of habituation as a determinant of fear extinction in mice and characterize the cannabinoid CB1 receptor as an essential molecular correlate of this process.
DETERMINANTS OF BANK PERFORMANCE IN CEE COUNTRIES

In this paper examine the impact of the current financial crisis on the performance of banks across 19 countries from Central and Eastern European for the period 2004 – 2010. The period chosen is relevant in the context of the entrance of new ten EU members at the beginning of the year 2004 and the beginning signs of the subprime crisis in the Central and Eastern Europe in 2008. Also, we highlight the differences between different groups of countries: member of European Union or non-member of Euro Union.The results show large differences between pre-crisis period and crisis period and among the banking systems in terms of performance indicators. In average, banks from countries that are not members of European Union recorded an ample decrease of profitability and stability during current financial crisis. We observe that the best-performing banks during current financial crisis had significantly more core equity capital and are more focus on traditional banking activities
Tracking Multiple Circular Objects in Video Using Helmholtz Principle

A novel algorithm is introduced to track multiple circular objects present in a video using Helmholtz perception principle. First, segmentation of circular objects in the video frame is performed using the perception principle and then same perception principle is applied to track the circular objects. For each circular object present in video, we have taken an assessment of the meaningfulness of the shift of its center of gravity and meaningfulness of the deviation of the direction of movement of the object due to inter-frame displacement. We have shown that a logical threshold in the meaningfulness value tracks circular objects in a video effectively and efficiently.
DC and RF characteristics study of MIM capacitors with various Al2O3 thicknesses

Metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitors with atomic layer deposited (ALD) various Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> thicknesses are investigated for radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) applications. For 20 nm Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, the fabricated capacitor exhibits a high capacitance density of 3850 pF/mm<sup>2</sup> and acceptable voltage coefficients of capacitance (VCCs) of 681 ppm/V<sup>2</sup> and 134 ppm/V at 1 MHz. An outstanding VCCs of 74 ppm/V<sup>2</sup> and 55 ppm/V is obtained by 100 nm thickness Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> MIM capacitors. The impact of various dielectric thicknesses on RF characteristics such as Q factors and resonance frequency is also investigated. Moreover, a simplified small signal model of the MIM capacitors is described. Excellent agreement between measured and simulated data demonstrates the validity of this model.
Device/circuit interactions at 22nm technology node

As transition is being made into 22 nm node, technology considerations and device architectures suitable for such scaled technologies are being explored. To design circuits and systems at scaled nodes, we believe there is a need for technology aware circuit and system design methodology that considers device architecture, and technology challenges to achieve design optimality. In this paper, we discuss the challenges of device-circuit-system design at the 22 nm node and present techniques at different levels of design abstraction to meet these challenges. In particular, we discuss different device options for multi-gate FETs. Logic and memory design using multi-gate FETs is also considered. Finally, we briefly discuss process variation tolerant system design methodologies for such scaled technologies.
An Approach for Integrated Management of Networks with Quality of Service Support Using QAME

Providing QoS-guaranteed services in current installed networks is an important issue, but only deploying QoS services is not enough to guarantee their success: QoS management must also be provided. Nowadays, police-based network management (PBNM) addresses this need, but such management is not enough either. Network managers deal with QoS tasks that cannot be performed using only PBNM. Other solutions, besides PBNM, have to be used to proceed with QoS management-related tasks. Unfortunately, these solutions are independent from each other, leading to a scenario where integration is difficult. This paper introduces QAME (QoS-Aware Management Environment) which main goal is the provisioning of facilities to allow a common and integrated Web-based management of QoS-enabled networks.
A Note on the Estimation of the Multinomial Logit Model withRandom

The multinomial logit model with random eeects is often used in modeling correlated nominal polytomous data. Given that there is no standard software of tting it, we advocate using either a Poisson log-linear model or a Poisson nonlinear model, both with random eeects. Their implementations can be carried out easily by many existing commercial statistical packages including SAS. A brand choice data set is used to illustrate the proposed methods. ). The authors thank the editor, associated editor, and the referee for their helpful suggestions that have improved this article.
Notes on Computational Semantics of NL draft

The Coincise Oxford Dictionary, 9th edition, briefly states: “semantics . n.pl. the branch of linguistics concerned with meaning”. Then, the next question to ask is what is “meaning”. We might consider this as being intuitively clear, but if so, only before we involve ourselves into the endeavor of developing a rigorous theory of meaning. We, human beings, exist both as informational species and specimens, and like other living organisms, we perceive, process and exchange information in many various ways. In particular, human languages are used for exchanging information between individuals, social groups and societies. Generally, an important role of the languages, natural and artificial, is to be used for information exchange between information processing systems. In addition, languages have very specific functions (role) as reasoning media in the individuals’ cognitive processes, knowledge representation and automatic reasoning systems. These functions, and the relevant properties of natural languages (NL), are enabled by the fact that the language units are associated with meanings. Concentrating on one or other of the multiple roles and functions of languages, a theory of linguistic meaning can cover
Connection Between the Lattice Boltzmann Equation and the Beam Scheme

In this paper we analyze and compare the lattice Boltzmann equation with the beam scheme in details. We notice the similarity and differences between the lattice Boltzmann equation and the beam scheme. We show that the accuracy of the lattice Boltzmann equation is indeed second order in space. We discuss the advantages and limitations of lattice Boltzmann equation and the beam scheme. Based on our analysis, we propose an improved multi-dimensional beam scheme.
Nootropic activity of Crataeva nurvala Buch-Ham against scopolamine induced cognitive impairment

Loss of cognition is one of the age related mental problems and a characteristic symptom of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s. Crataeva nurvala Buch-Ham, a well explored traditional Indian medicinal plant of Westernghats, is routinely used as folkloric medicine to treat various ailments in particular urolithiasis and neurological disorders associated with cognitive dysfunction. The objective of the study was to evaluate the nootropic activity of Crataeva nurvala Buch-Ham stem bark in different learning and memory paradigm viz. Elevated plus maze and Y-maze against scopolamine induced cognitive impairment. Moreover, to elucidate possible mechanism, we studied the influence of Crataeva nurvala ethanolic extract on central cholinergic activity via estimating the whole brain acetyl cholinesterase enzyme. Ethanolic extracts of Crataeva nurvala (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight) were administered to adult Wistar rats for successive seven days and the acquisition, retention and retrieval of spatial recognition memory was determined against scopolamine (1 mg/kg, i.p.) induced amnesia through exteroceptive behavioral models viz. Elevated plus maze and Y-maze models. Further, whole brain acetyl cholinesterase enzyme was estimated through Ellman’s method. Pretreatment with Crataeva nurvala ethanolic extract significantly improved spatial learning and memory against scopolamine induced amnesia. Moreover, Crataeva nurvala extract decreased rat brain acetyl cholinesterase activity in a dose dependent manner and comparable to the standard drug Piracetam. The results indicate that ethanolic extract of Crataeva nurvala might be a useful as nootropic agent to delay the onset and reduce the severity of symptoms associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The underlying mechanism of action of its nootropic potentiality might be attributed to its anticholinesterase property.
Burnout in sport: A systematic review

The purpose of the present review was to provide an up-to-date summary of the burnout-in-sport literature. The last published reviews were in 1989 (Fender) and 1990 (Dale & Weinberg). In order to appreciate the status of current knowledge and understanding and to identify potential future directions, the authors conducted a synthesis of published work using a systematic-review methodology. Findings comprised 3 sections: sample characteristics, correlates, and research designs and data collection. A total of 58 published studies were assessed, most of which focused on athletes (n = 27) and coaches (n = 23). Correlates were grouped into psychological, demographic, and situational factors and were summarized as positively, negatively, indeterminate, and nonassociated with burnout. Self-report measures and cross-sectional designs have dominated research. The authors conclude by summarizing the key findings in the literature and highlighting the gaps that could be filled by future research. Burnout in the sport setting was first investigated by Caccese and Mayerberg (1984) in a study of coach burnout. Similar to many concepts in sport psychology, the original conceptualization occurred outside sport, in this case in the work domain. Herbert Freudenberger (1974) is generally considered the founding father with his study on staff burnout among volunteers at a New York drug rehabilitation clinic. Around the same time, however, Christina Maslach, a social-psychology researcher, also began to coin the term to describe a gradual process of exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced commitment among poverty lawyers. Maslach’s work has continued to be instrumental in shaping the development of research in the field, and the more practitioner-based approach established by Freudenberger has forged a second tradition focused on the assessment, prevention, and treatment of the syndrome (Schaufeli & Buunk, 2003). In both the professional and sport settings the concept of burnout has been enormously popular and readily taken up. The media have been instrumental in popularizing the concept through (in the case of sport) sensational accounts of the dramatic demise of high-profile sports stars and the decline of young prodi gies who fail to fulfill their potential. It has become a colloquialism in the sport community and among the wider fan base (Raedeke, 1997; Vealey, Armstrong, Comar, & Greenleaf, 1998). Use of the term burnout also conjures powerful visual
Tuberculosis Immunity: Opportunities from Studies with Cattle

Mycobacterium tuberculosis and M. bovis share >99% genetic identity and induce similar host responses and disease profiles upon infection. There is a rich history of codiscovery in the development of control measures applicable to both human and bovine tuberculosis (TB) including skin-testing procedures, M. bovis BCG vaccination, and interferon-γ release assays. The calf TB infection model offers several opportunities to further our understanding of TB immunopathogenesis. Recent observations include correlation of central memory immune responses with TB vaccine efficacy, association of SIRPα + cells in ESAT-6:CFP10-elicited multinucleate giant cell formation, early γδ T cell responses to TB, antimycobacterial activity of memory CD4+ T cells via granulysin production, association of specific antibody with antigen burden, and suppression of innate immune gene expression in infected animals. Partnerships teaming researchers with veterinary and medical perspectives will continue to provide mutual benefit to TB research in man and animals.
Effects of acute ischemia and its components on the safety factor of conduction: a simulation study

In this work, we have studied the changes that acute myocardial ischemia exerts in our formulation of the safety factor of conduction (SFm) which consists on a modification of the SF proposed by Shaw and Rudy. Specifically, the effect of each component of ischemia (hyperkalemia, hypoxia and acidosis) was studied separately, and also the evolution of the SFm after the onset of ischemia was obtained. The results show that a) the three components of ischemia tend to reduce SFm (except mild hyperkalemia), with strong hyperkalemia being the most important one and with hypoxia playing a mayor role only at high extracellular K concentration ([K+]o), and b) the SFm decreases continuously as ischemia progresses
The 4th workshop on active internet measurements (AIMS-4) report

On February 8-10, 2012, CAIDA hosted the fourth Workshop on Active Internet Measurements (AIMS-4) as part of our series of Internet Statistics and Metrics Analysis (ISMA) workshops. As with the previous three AIMS workshops, the goals were to further our understanding of the potential and limitations of active measurement research and infrastructure in the wide-area Internet, and to promote cooperative solutions and coordinated strategies to address future data needs of the network and security operations and research communities. This year we continued to focus on how measurement can illuminate two specific public policy concerns: IPv6 deployment and broadband performance. This report briefly describes topics discussed at this year's workshop. Slides and other materials related to the workshop are available at http://www.caida. org/.
Trade Credit, Collateral, and Adverse Selection

We show how trade credit use depends on the value of collateral in a repossession, as well as the extent to which firms face adverse selection problems when dealing with an outside investor. If a buyer defaults, then the seller is in a better position than is the investor to reclaim value from the repossessed good. Offsetting this is a concern on the part of the investor about the prudence of the seller's trade credit policy. In equilibrium sellers extend full trade credit to their creditworthy buyers and partial trade credit to their creditworthy buyers. The amount of credit extended to a more creditworthy buyer, is an increasing function of seller creditworthiness. Trade credit also induces a spillover from adverse selection in the financing, to the pricing and sales of goods. The results include the following. First, the theory explains why trade credit is short term credit. Second, the theory accounts for firms simultaneously taking and extending credit to other firms with similar levels of creditworthiness. Third, the conventional advice that firms should collect early and pay late, is shown to be questionable general advice. Fourth, the theory explains why firms whose prospects start to deteriorate, often respond by increasing the extent to which they offer trade credit to their buyers.
PSK as a chemopreventive agent.

PSK, a protein-bound polysaccharide preparation obtained from cultured mycelia of the CM-101 strain of Coriolus versicolor belonging to basidiomycetes, is a biological response modifier capable of exhibiting diverse biological activities. This agent has been used clinically for the treatment of postoperative cancer patients in Japan by oral use. In this paper, chemopreventive aspects of PSK were reviewed. Oral administration of PSK reduced the incidence of tumor and/or prolonged the survival period in the following chemical carcinogen-induced, radiation-induced, and spontaneously developed animal cancer models: rat gastrointestinal cancer induced by 1,2-dimethylhydrazine; rat hepatoma by 3'-methyl-dimethylaminobenzene; mouse thymic lymphoma by whole-body irradiation; mouse spontaneous mammary tumor; and so on. PSK did not interact and/or inhibit drug-metabolizing enzymes and had no effect on the Ames test. On the other hand, this agent scavenged active oxygen through the induction of manganese superoxide dismutase, prevented the increase in frequency of anticancer agent-induced sister chromatid exchange, and suppressed fetal deformation induced by transplacental injection of teratogen, suggesting an effect on the initiation or promotion process of carcinogenesis. Also, PSK regulated cytokine production and enhanced the antitumor activity of effector cells such as killer T-cells and natural killer cells, suggesting an effect on the growth process after the development of malignant cells. Thus, this agent seems to act at multiple steps during carcinogenesis rather than a particular step. The main mechanism may be an antiteratogenic effect attributed to radical trapping, preventive effects against chromosome injury, and immunomodulative effects attributed to the modulation of cytokine production and effector cell function. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)