Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Seizure Duration Decreases Over a Course of Bifrontal and Not Bitemporal Electroconvulsive Therapy

Context: Mechanism of action of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is unclear. Anticonvulsant action of ECT has also been one among the hypothesized mechanisms. Anticonvulsant effect may manifest during ECT in at least two ways (a) increased seizure threshold (b) decrease in seizure duration. In depression, increased seizure threshold has been shown to be associated with better antidepressant response. However, relationship between seizure duration and antidepressant activity has been inconsistent. These issues are not investigated in conditions other than depression. Aims: We examined seizure duration over the course of ECT in schizophrenia patients. Settings and Design: Material for this analysis was obtained from a clinical trial examining the differential efficacy of bifrontal ECT (BFECT) versus bitemporal ECT (BTECT) in schizophrenia patients. As a part of study 122 schizophrenia patients who were prescribed ECT were randomized to receive either BFECT or BTECT. Subjects and Methods: Final analysis was conducted on data from 70 patients, as the rest of the data either had artifact or there was a significant change in medication status. Electroencephalogram seizure duration was noted in each session for these patients. Results: Seizure duration declined significantly from second ECT to 6th ECT (repeated measures analysis of variance F = 4.255; P = 0.006). When separate analysis was conducted for BTECT and BFECT patients the decline in seizure duration from 2nd to 6th ECT was significant only with BFECT (F = 3.94; P = 0.014) and not with BTECT (F = 0.966; P = 0.424). Conclusions: Better anticonvulsant effects with BFECT may explain the better therapeutic observed with BFECT in schizophrenia as well as mania in our earlier studies.
Análise do credit scoring

The problem of unpaid bank debts is becoming increasingly important in developed countries. Many empirical works are being published in an attempt to find a model capable of determining as accurately as possible whether an individual requesting a loan will be able to pay it back. This paper analyses the predicting capability of one non-parametric and two parametric models. As regards the former, the often-overlooked problem of overlearning is also tackled using the cross-validation technique. Furthermore, a three-level grading of loan applications is proposed depending on their likely performance: grant, refuse, or doubtful hence subject to manual consideration by bank staff.
On Leadership, Intellectual Capital Creation and IT Governance

If, in a parallel universe, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Joseph Schumpeter and Edith Penrose could join in this conversation, they might agree that intellectual capital is becoming the new ‘wealth of nations’. If socioeconomic development has moved from the wheel and horse power, through steam (1780-1840), mechanisation (1840-1890), electric power and advances in physics and chemistry, mass production and consumer goods (1890-1940), electronics, information technology (IT), satellites, plastics, multimedia and bioscience (1940-1990), to the present knowledge K-wave mediated by the Internet and sophisticated use of information technology (IT) systems where the intangible has gained ascendancy over the tangible, it follows that we may need to focus on these processes of intellectual capital creation and the role of leadership in facilitating such processes. Since John Kenneth Galbraith first coined the term intellectualcapital (IC) in 1969 and Karl-Erik Sveiby published The Know-How Company in Swedish in 1986 (see www.sveiby. aBstRaCt
Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis of Space Truss

This paper presents an analytical investigation which includes the use of three dimensional nonlinear finite elements to model the performance of the space trusses by using (ANSYS 11.0) computer program. The numerical results show very good agreement (100%) with experimental results, while the graphical option reflects the behavior of the structure under the applied loads because of the ability of this option to simulate the real behavior of the structure under these loads. Also finite element models of the space truss simulate the lateral deflection of the top chord members especially at the corners, and the twisting of the bottom chords.
Perceived Food Allergy in Children in 10 European Nations

Background: Food allergy is targeted as a public health priority by the European Union Commission. Parental perception of food allergy in their offspring is a proxy measure of the potential demand for allergy medicine services in the paediatric population. Methods: A representative sample of the general population was contacted by a randomised telephone survey in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Poland, Slovenia and Switzerland. A standardised questionnaire was administered regarding parentally perceived food allergy reports, symptoms, foods and medical service use by their live-in children. Results: 40,246 adults were polled, yielding data on 8,825 children. Parentally perceived food allergy prevalence was 4.7% (90% CI 4.2–5.2%). The most affected age group was 2- to 3-year olds (7.2%). Single-country incidence ranged between 1.7% (Austria) to 11.7% (Finland). Milk (38.5%), fruits (29.5%), eggs (19.0%) and vegetables (13.5%) were most often implicated, although with significant age-linked variations. Medical treatment was needed by 75.7% of affected children because of a food reaction. This translates into a proxy measure for food allergy prevalence of 3.75%. Skin symptoms were widespread (71.5%), followed by gastrointestinal (27.6%) and respiratory (18.5%) symptoms. Discussion: We provide the first point prevalence of parentally perceived food allergy in the general paediatric population across the European Union. Parental reports confirm the public health significance of adverse reactions to some foods in specified age groups. Our data may inform intervention planning, cost of illness assessments and quality-of-life-enhancing public health measures.
Mediating effects of public trust in government on national competitiveness: Evidence from Asian countries

Abstract As trust determines success in organizational performance, this study analyzes the impacts of public trust in government on a country’s economic performance as the mediating variable, thereby establishing the exogenous variables interpersonal trust, network, quality of governance, and citizenship. Trust in government is examined as the mediating variable, and economic evaluation as the dependent variable. Employing a structural equation model (SEM) and multi-group analysis, this article investigates the characteristic differences between two sets of two groups: OECD members and non-OECD members, and urban and rural areas. The results of multi-group analysis suggest, first, that the factors affecting public trust in government differ among groups with different social and economic backgrounds. Second, quality of governance positively affects public trust in government with different levels of values. Third, citizenship positively impacts public trust in government. This research extends the methodological perspective to analyze the mediating effects of public trust in government on economic evaluation within multi-group dimensions. This enables us to point out the common and differing attributes among groups while investigating parameters. The results from such an empirically strict approach to discover those effects can contribute to the academic literature.
A wideband microstrip dual balun structure

A new wideband microstrip dual balun structure is presented. The proposed wideband dual balun is based on the second higher order mode microstrip line and the 180° out-of-phase and equal magnitude of the balun outputs can be achieved inherently. The experimental results show that the balun has simple structure, wideband impedance matching and good amplitude/phase balance performance.
Investigation of Si IGBT Operation at 200$\,{}^\circ$ C for Traction Applications

In order to satisfy the high-density requirement and harsh thermal conditions while reducing cost in future electric and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), a systematic study of a 1200-V trench-gate field-stop Si insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) operating up to 200°C is performed to determine its feasibility, issues, and application guideline. The device forward conduction characteristics, leakage current, and switching performance are evaluated at various temperatures. Based on the device characterization, the impact of the increased junction temperature on a traction drive converter loss and thermal management is analyzed. It is shown that by extending the device junction temperature to 200°C, the additional 65°C coolant loop can be eliminated without compromising power density and thermal management design. Furthermore, the possible failure mechanisms including latching, short circuit fault, and avalanche capability are tested at elevated temperatures. The criteria considering thermal stability, thermal management, short circuit capability, and avalanche capability are given at 200°C to ensure the safe and reliable operation of Si IGBTs.
Generic Text Summarization Using WordNet

This paper presents a WordNet based approach to text summarization. The document to be summarized is used to extract a “relevant” sub-graph from the WordNet graph. Weights are assigned to each node of this sub-graph using a strategy similar to the Google Pageranking algorithm. These weights capture the relevance of the respective synsets with respect to the whole document. A matrix in which each row repesents a sentence and each column a node of the sub-graph (i.e., a synset) is created. Principal Component Analysis is performed on this matrix to help extract the sentences for the summary. Our approach is generic unlike most previous approaches which address specific genres of documents like news articles and biographies. Testing our system on the standard DUC2002 extracts shows that our results are promising and comparable to existing summarizers.
Campaign Optimization through Mobility Network Analysis

Optimizing the use of available resources is one of the key challenges in activities that consist of interactions with a large number of “target individuals”, with the ultimate goal of affecting as many of them as possible, such as in marketing, service provision and political campaigns. Typically, the cost of interactions is monotonically increasing such that a method for maximizing the performance of these campaigns is required. This chapter proposes a mathematical model to compute an optimized campaign by automatically determining the number of interacting units and their type
Barriers to Asthma Management Among Urban Families: Caregiver and Child Perspectives

Objective. Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Those particularly affected are young, poor, African American children. Moreover, rates of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and mortality are substantially higher for black children. Despite the ample published research on asthma prevalence and asthma management interventions, there is little research available on barriers to asthma care among urban, low-income families as perceived by children with asthma and their caregivers. Methods. This qualitative study analyzed data from five focus groups conducted with 28 participants in metropolitan Atlanta. Results. This study found caregiver and child health beliefs and perceptions concerning the use of daily controller medications to be a significant barrier to asthma care and proper self-management at home and at school. Barriers to environmental control consisted mostly of financial constraints, which made residential environmental remediation activities difficult to implement. Psychological distress was prevalent among both children and caregivers, which demonstrated the burden associated with managing a chronic illness. Conclusion. Families in urban, low-income communities require asthma management interventions tailored to their specific characteristics, barriers, and challenges. Our findings can be used to inform and enhance asthma management interventions for urban families with children with asthma.
Comparison of losses in star- and delta-connected induction motors with saturated core

Motor market is moving to IE3/Premium and IE4/Super-Premium efficiency classes and a significant effort is being made by motor manufacturers to increase the rated efficiency without increasing significantly manufacturing and materials cost. Moreover, since line-operated squirrel-cage induction motors can be started with electronic soft starters, their stator windings may be designed to operate in star-connection mode. In this paper, the possibility of reducing the motor losses by designing the stator windings to operate at rated voltage and rated power in star-connection mode is discussed. An experimental comparison of a star- and delta-connected motor, with regard to phase current, input power, losses, and efficiency, considering the same fundamental phase voltage, under different core saturation levels, is presented. This study indicates that the star connection can lead to lower homopolar harmonic losses for the same saturation level. This fact can be used by motor manufacturers to increase the motor efficiency or, alternatively, to increase the core saturation level while maintaining the motor efficiency. The latter option may lead to a reduction of the core length, ultimately providing a way to reduce the motor weight and manufacturing cost.
Performance Analysis of AODV on the Basis of Network Survivability over MANET using NS2

In Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANETs), mobile devices are equipped with power (energy). In order to utilize this energy equipped devices efficiently for transmission of data packets, many energy aware routing strategies are followed. Effective transmission power control is a critical issue in the design and performance of wireless ad hoc networks. Transmission Power affects the Survivability of the Network. Today, the design of packet radios and protocols for wireless ad hoc networks are primarily based on common-range transmission control. Mobility speed of the nodes and extension of ad hoc network affects the performance as well. In this paper, one of the widely used routing protocol AODV with varying transmission range, mobility speed and number of nodes is analyzed. Data transmitted by a node is received by all the nodes within its communication range. This paper focuses on the analysis of varying the range of the transmission in terms of distance, mobility speed and number of nodes in the network. The proposed work has been simulated using NS2.34. The performance metrics comprises of Network Survivability has been analyzed in this paper.
An integer associative memory for gray-scale images

This study proposes a novel autoassociator for associative storage of gray scale images. An autoassociator is a system capable of producing a complete pattern, when it is presented part of a learned pattern. Patterns in the proposed associative architecture are gray scale images with integer values. The system proposed here is superior to existing techniques using binary neural networks for associative storage of gray scale images in both the computational complexity and the processing unit requirements. The proposed system is parallel in nature and can be implemented using a synchronous or asynchronous parallel system with no added complexity.
Comparison of the effects of deferasirox, deferiprone, and deferoxamine on the growth and virulence of Vibrio vulnificus

BACKGROUND: Since deferoxamine (DFO), a standard iron‐chelating agent that is widely used in patients with iron overload such as hemochromatosis or thalassemia, is a kind of hydroxamine siderophore of Streptomyces species, it can accelerate the in vitro growth of ferophilic organisms such as Vibrio vulnificus, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Mucorales.
Assessing Effort During Neuropsychological Evaluation with the TOMM in Children and Adolescents with Epilepsy

Effort assessment is of particular importance in pediatric epilepsy where neuropsychological findings may influence treatment decisions, especially if surgical interventions are being considered. The present investigation examines the Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) in 60 children and adolescents with epilepsy. The overall pass rate for the sample was 90%. TOMM scores were unrelated to age, though there was a significant correlation between TOMM Trial 2 scores and intelligence estimates. Overall, the TOMM appears to be a valid measure of effort in young epilepsy patients, though caution should be used when interpreting scores for those with very low IQ, especially if behavioral problems are also evident. Caution should also be exercised in interpreting scores in children with ongoing interictal epileptiform activity that may disrupt attention.
Do Czech Companies Disclose Revenue in Accordance with IFRS Requirements

Revenue is one of the key indicators informing users of financial statements about company´s performance. The different approaches to revenue recognition are analysed in the first part of this paper. The second part addresses the convergence of US GAAP and IFRS in the area of revenue recognition and examines the new converged revenue standard IFRS 15. The third part focuses on the IFRS disclosure requirements set by the current standard IAS 18 and compare to the new ones defined by IFRS 15. The empirical study analyses consolidated financial statements of Czech listed companies and assesses the compliance with current revenue disclosure IFRS requirements.
Self-reported awareness and use of the International Classification of Diseases coding of inflammatory bowel disease services by Ontario physicians.

RATIONALE Population and health services research can be performed by linkage analysis of administrative data. However, the robustness of study results is determined by the accuracy of the diagnostic coding. OBJECTIVES To estimate the awareness, use and accuracy of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision (ICD-9) coding by physicians providing services for patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). METHODS All Ontario gastroenterologists and a 10% random sample of internists, pediatricians, pediatric or general surgeons, and family physicians were surveyed by postal questionnaire to estimate the frequency and 95% CI of using codes 555 or 556 when billing for CD- and UC-related services, respectively. c2 tests were used for between-group comparisons. RESULTS Of the physicians who were surveyed, 67.7% (416 of 614) responded; 258 of 391 (66%) who were still practising in Ontario saw patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and 54% had more than 10 IBD patients; 86.5% (95% CI 82.4% to 90.6%) were familiar with ICD-9 codes, and 91.4% (95% CI 88.1% to 95.6%) used the codes 555 (CD) or 556 (UC) for billing. Rates of ICD-9 use did not differ by sex but were used more frequently by those graduating after 1981 (P<0.02). Gastroenterologists used ICD-9 IBD codes 555 or 556 significantly more often than all other physicians (P=0.001). Most (more than 75%) Ontario physicians used ICD-9 IBD codes always or frequently when billing for IBD-related services. Few (10%) used these codes to bill for non-IBD-related problems. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest that there is acceptable use and accuracy of ICD-9 diagnostic coding for CD and UC services - comparable with results from studies of other diseases. Administrative data may thus be used to undertake epidemiological studies in IBD in Ontario.
Design of a Near-Field Focused Reflectarray Antenna for 2.4 GHz RFID Reader Applications

The design of a reflectarray antenna is presented when the radiated field is focused in the near-zone of the array aperture. In particular, the reflectarray antenna is implemented for RFID reader applications at 2.4 GHz. Numerical investigations on the radiation characteristics of this reflectarray, as well as an experimental validation, are presented to demonstrate its feasibility.
Impact of SMBG on Control of Diabetes as Measured by HbA1: 3-yr Survey of a Juvenile IDDM Clinic

Three hundred twelve diabetic children and adolescents were seen in our diabetic clinic and instructed to test their capillary blood glucose (CBG) twice daily and to use an algorithm to adjust their short-acting insulin. Of this group, 219 youngsters had a full 3-yr period of observation. At each clinic visit, blood was obtained for fasting blood glucose and HbA, and, once a year, cholesterol and triglycerides were also measured. Patient and parent accuracy in measuring CBG was found to be adequate. The changes over time in HbA, were nondifferential across age and sex, and there was no difference in the level of HbA, between age and sex groups, the number of tests reported to have been done by the patients, the number of injections of insulin per day, or the serum cholesterol. There was a significant relationship between the HbA1 and the fasting blood glucose (P < .001) measured by the laboratory as well as with the serum triglyceride (P < .01). The failure to improve diabetic control, despite measures that would have been expected to do so, was believed to relate more to a lack of compliance than to a flaw in the therapeutic approach. It was interesting to note that the adolescent patients in the study were in no worse control than the younger children in the group. Although better technical skills are available today to manage diabetes, the psychosocial approach to patient motivation requires improvement.
Fraud detection in high voltage electricity consumers using data mining

This work presents a methodology and a computational system for fraud detection for high voltage electrical energy consumers using data mining. This methodology is based on a non-supervised artificial neural network called SOM (Self-Organizing Maps), which allows the identification of the consumption profile historically registered for a consumer, and its comparison with present behavior, and shows possible frauds. From the automatic consumer behavior pre-analysis, electrical energy companies will better direct its inspections, and will reach higher rates of correctness. The fraud detection system validation showed that the methodology is robust on the cases of lower consumption resulted by fraud, and on the cases of atypicality intrinsic to the consumer.
The transition from student peer‐tutor to junior doctor teacher

‘Doctor’ in Latin means teacher. As a medical student, there are no courses or official training in the undergraduate curriculum on how to be a teacher. However, there is a growing participation in peer-assisted learning (PAL) schemes at the undergraduate level. As a recently qualified doctor, there are courses available on teaching in medical education. Having been a PAL tutor for 2 years at an undergraduate level, and now a junior doctor teacher, there seems to be no literature on the transition from PAL tutor to junior doctor teacher. Both forms of teaching that I have participated in involve small group teaching.