Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
TRANSTEM pilot study - design, safety and results 6 months after autologous bone marrow stem cell transplant in patients with acute myocardial infarction and impaired left ventricular function

Background: Despite advancement in medical and interventional treatments, cardiac remodeling may occur in almost 60% of patients who suffered a myocardial infarction. Stem cell therapy is specifically addressed to myocardial hypoperfusion and loss of myocardial mass, with the major goal in prevention and improvement of cardiac remodeling. Objectives: We aimed to investigate the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of autologous bone marrow stem cell therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction having moderate to severe systolic dysfunction 6 months after transplantation. Methods: Eighteen patients with a first acute myocardial infarction with ST-segment elevation (STEMI) were included in the study; they were assigned either to intracoronary infusion of bone marrow cell suspension or to the control group. Results: At 6 months follow-up, there were no significant differences between groups regarding major adverse cardiac events. Furthermore, cell therapy led to smaller left ventricular volumes and significantly improved function. Conclusions: The autologous bone marrow stem cell therapy has proven to be a reliable method that can be used in clinical practice in well selected cases. The precise indications, the optimal timing for cell administration and the processing method are still to be determined, as well as the long term effects of cellular therapy.
Determination of toxigenic potential of Fusarium species occurring on sorghum and maize grains produced in Karnataka, India by using Thin Layer Chromatography

In the present study, the fumonisin producing ability of Fusarium species from different geographic regions of Karnataka was investigated. Sorghum and maize samples were examined for the presence of mycotoxigenic Fusarium species and their efficacy to produce fumonisins on maize patties. Mycological studies confirmed the occurrence of toxigenic Fusarium species such as F. verticillioides (18), F. proliferatum (2) and F. anthophilum (2) isolates. Efficacy to produce fumonisins on maize patties was carried out by using thin-layer chromatography. Fumonisin B1 and B2 were detected as a red-purple spots with an Rf value of 6.1 and 6.3 respectively. The TLC analysis showed that 17 of 18 F. verticillioides isolates, 02 of 02 F. proliferatum isolates and 01 of 02 F. anthophilum isolates produced fumonisins. On the chromatograms, identical colored spots for standards and samples with same Rf value were detected. Early detection of toxigenic Fusarium species is the urgent need of the hour to prevent the entry of these toxic substances into the food chains.DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.3126/ijls.v6i1. 5883
Using Natural Language Processing in an Instant Messaging Environment for User Analysis

With recent advances in machine learning technology and a resurgence of Instant Messaging (IM) software, a possibility to incorporate natural language processing (NLP) solutions into IM servers for user personality profiling and monitoring has presented itself. This paper presents a novel use-case for NLP in a rapidly expanding data-generating environment instant messaging application servers to gauge emotional profiles of internet users over time and to appropriately respond without the need for any human interaction from the side of the monitor. IBM Watson’s Personality Insights API is looked at as a case-study NLP system for analyzing user data and the IM software Discord as a user-data-generating and user-monitoring environment using a 300.000 message sample. Results show clear and consistent differences in user personality profiles, suggesting that the IM space is a promising environment for further user analytics based on NLP.
Characterization of new microsatellite markers in mung bean, Vigna radiata (L.)

The present work reports the isolation and characterization of new polymorphic microsatellites in mung bean (Vigna radiata L.). Of 93 designed primer pairs, seven were found to amplify polymorphic microsatellite loci, which were then characterized using 34 mung bean accessions. The number of alleles ranged from two to five alleles per locus with an average of three alleles. Observed and expected heterozygosity values ranged from 0 to 0.088 and from 0.275 to 0.683, respectively. All seven loci showed significant deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, whereas only one pairwise combination (GBssr-MB77 and GBssr-MB91) exhibited significant departure from linkage disequilibrium. These newly developed markers are currently being utilized for diversity assessment within the mung bean germplasm collection of the Korean Gene Bank.
Bronchial wall attenuation using CT as a biomarker in asthma : comparison to morphometric parameters

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The initiation and development of metamorphic foliation in the Otago Schist, Part 2: evidence from quartz grain‐shape data

Shape, size and orientation measurements of quartz grains sampled along two transects that cross zones of increasing metamorphic grade in the Otago Schist, New Zealand, reveal the role of quartz in the progressive development of metamorphic foliation. Sedimentary compaction and diagenesis contributed little to the formation of a shape‐preferred orientation (SPO) within the analysed samples. Metamorphic foliation was initiated at sub‐greenschist facies conditions as part of a composite S1‐bedding structure parallel to the axial planes of tight to isoclinal F1 folds. An important component of this foliation is a pronounced quartz SPO that formed dominantly by the effect of dissolution–precipitation creep on detrital grains in association with F1 strain. With increasing grade, the following trends are evident from the SPO data: (i) a progressive increase in the aspect ratio of grains in sections parallel to lineation, and the development of blade‐shaped grains; (ii) the early development of a strong shape preferred orientation so that blade lengths define the linear aspect of the foliation (lineation) and the intermediate axes of the blades define a partial girdle about the lineation; (iii) a slight thinning and reduction in volume of grains in the one transect; and (iv) an actual increase in thickness and volume in the survivor grains of the second transect. The highest‐grade samples, within the chlorite zone of the greenschist facies, record segregation into quartz‐ and mica‐rich layers. This segregation resulted largely from F2 crenulation and marks a key change in the distribution, deformation and SPO of the quartz grains. The contribution of quartz SPO to defining the foliation lessens as the previously discrete and aligned detrital quartz grains are replaced by aggregates and layers of dynamically recrystallized quartz grains of reduced aspect ratio and reduced alignment. Pressure solution now affects the margins of quartz‐rich layers rather than individual grains. In higher‐grade samples, therefore, the rock structure is characterized increasingly by segregation layering parallel to a foliation defined predominantly by mica SPO.
NICHE MODELING USING SATELLITE DATA FOR ASSESSING DISTRIBUTION OF THREATENED SPECIES CEROPEGIA BULBOSA

Ceropegia bulbosa Roxb. is a narrow endemic, tuberous twiner of Asclepiadaceae family. It is medicinally important: tubers are nutritive and edible, leaves are digestive and a cure for dysentery and diarrhea. Exploitation for its tubers and poor regeneration of this species has shrunk its distribution. In order to know its present status, we report here the results of its appraisal in Rajasthan, using remote sensing and ground truthing in the past five years (2009-14). A base map of C. bulbosa was prepared using Geographical Information System (GIS), open source software Quantum GIS, SAGA. The Landsat Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM) +Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER), Global Digital Elevation Model (GDEM) Satellite Data were used in this study. ASTER and GDEM Data was clipped with district boundary and provided color range to get elevation information. A digital elevation model of Rajasthan physiography was developed from ASTER GDEM of 30-m resolution. GIS layers of Area of occurrences for C. bulbosa plant and elevation were created. This map along with topographic sheets of 1:50000 were used for field traversing and ground truthing as per GPS location inferred from map. Its geographic distribution was assessed using MaxEnt distribution modelling algorithm that employed 12 presence locality data, 19 bioclimatic variables, and elevation data. Results of this modelling predicted occurrence of C. bulbosa in the districts of Sirohi, Jalore, Barmer, Pali, Ajmer, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Banswara, Baran, Kota, Bundi and Chittorgarh. Ground validation in these districts revealed its presence only at four places in three districts confirming its rarity. Analysis of dominance at their sites of occurrence revealed their poor populations and sub dominant status (RIV= 20-32) and very low density (2-12 plants per tenth ha). *Corresponding author
EVALUACIÓN DE LA CALIDAD DE SERVICIOS TELEMÉDICOS: CASO HOSPITAL EN CHILE

El objetivo de esta investigación es diseñar un instrumento para evaluar servicios de telemedicina e identificar dimensiones de calidad subyacentes. La metodología utilizada consideró la aplicación del modelo Servqual y la técnica de análisis de factores porque han demostrado ser metodologías eficaces para evaluar la calidad en servicios. Los principales resultados permitieron comprobar que las evaluaciones de expectativas de los usuarios están por sobre las percepciones y se encontraron principalmente dos dimensiones de calidad subyacentes: Compromiso con el paciente e Idoneidad y efectividad del servicio de tele asistencia. Las conclusiones indican que se dispone de una encuesta validada estadísticamente para evaluar servicios de telemedicina en un hospital de alta complejidad y sería de gran valor que se pudiera replicar el modelo Servqual en una muestra mayor de la población para verificar si se presentan las mismas dimensiones de calidad subyacentes.
Independent factors associated with serum levels of 25- Hydroxyvitamin D in very elderly Chinese males

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with a wide variety of chronic diseases and even all-cause mortality. Data on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] and its independent factors in very elderly (aged 80 years or more) males remain to be fully explored. This study was designed to identify independent factors associated with the serum levels of 25(OH)D in very elderly Chinese males. Materials and methods: A total of 903 very elderly Chinese males were recruited in the study, and subjected to surveys on underlying chronic diseases and lifestyle factors. The serum levels of 25(OH)D, bone turnover markers (BTMs), parathyroid hormone (PTH), sex steroid hormones, and biochemical parameters were assayed. Univariate and multivariate regression analyses were performed to identify independent factors associated with the serum levels of 25(OH)D. Results: There were 245 (27.1%) subjects with insufficient vitamin D, and 499 (55.3%) subjects with deficient vitamin D. It was demonstrated that sun exposure (β=0.974, P=0.042), serum apolipoprotein A1 (β=2.889, P=0.026) and calcium (β=17.429, P<0.0001) were positively associated with the serum concentrations of 25(OH)D, while alcohol drinking (β=-3.126, P=0.031), serum PTH (β=-0.072, P=0.002) and triglycerides (β=-1.868, P=0.009) were negatively associated with the serum concentrations of 25(OH)D in 903 very elderly Chinese males. Conclusions: There is a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency in very elderly Chinese males. Some lifestyle factors are associated with the serum concentrations of 25(OH)D. Correspondence to: Dr. Zhangxuan Shou, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, No. 158 Shangtang Road, Hangzhou 310014, China. Tel: +8613588173827, Email: shousor@126.com
Electrodynamics of Multiconductor Transmission-line Theory with Antenna Mode

In the modern life we depend completely on the electricity as the most useful form of energy. The technology on the use of electricity has been developed in all directions and also in very sophisticated manner. All the electric devices have to use electric power (energy) and they use both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC). Today a powerful technology of manipulation of frequency and power becomes available due to the development of chopping devices as IGBT and other methods. This technology of manipulating electric current and voltage, however, unavoidably produces electromagnetic noise with high frequency. We are now filled with electromagnetic noise in our circumstance. This situation seems to be caused by the fact that we do not have a theory to describe the electromagnetic noise and to take into account the effect of the circumstance in the design of electric circuit. We have worked out such a theory in one of our papers as "Three-conductor transmission-line theory and origin of electromagnetic radiation and noise" (Toki & Sato (2009)). In addition to the standard two-conductor transmission-line system, we ought to introduce one more transmission object to treat the circumstance. As the most simple object, we introduce one more line to take care of the effect of the circumstance. This third transmission-line is the place where the electromagnetic noise (electromagnetic wave) goes through and influences the performance of the two major transmission-lines. If we are able to work out the three-conductor transmission-line theory by taking care of unwanted electromagnetic wave going through the third line, we understand how we produce and receive electromagnetic noise and how to avoid its influence. To this end, we had to introduce the coefficient of potential instead of the coefficient of capacity, which is used in all the standard multi-conductor transmission line theories (Paul (2008)). We are then able to introduce the normal mode voltage and current, which are usually considered in ordinary calculations, and at the same time the common mode voltage and current, which are not considered at all so far and are the sources of the electromagnetic noise (Sato & Toki (2007)). We are then able to provide the fundamental coupled differential equations for the TEM mode of the three-conductor transmission-line theory and solve the coupled equations analytically. As the most important consequence we obtain that the main two transmission-lines should have the same qualities and same geometrical shapes and their distances to the third line should be the same in order to decouple the normal mode from the common mode. The symmetrization is the key word to minimize the influence of the circumstance and hence the electromagnetic noise to the electric circuit. The symmetrization makes the normal mode decouple from the common mode and hence we are able to avoid the 9
Convolutional Neural Networks as Means to Identify Apposite Sensor Combination for Human Activity Recognition

Accurate classification of human activities is significant particularly for remote monitoring of patients requiring orthopedic treatment and therapies in case of various injuries. Previously, we presented a Local Energy-based Shape Histogram (LESH) based approach that considers the energy expenditure for various activities and differentiates among the activities on the basis of energy level. Although the approach effectively recognized various activities, the recognition accuracy for the activities, such as walking forward, walk forward left circle, and walk forward right circle was significantly low. In this paper, we present a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) based approach for recognizing human activities with sufficiently high accuracy. The experiments are conducted on the Wearable Action Recognition Database (WARD) dataset. Experimental results demonstrate that the CNN based approach (in general) not only achieves high recognition accuracy for all of the activities but also performed extremely well for the activities requiring frequent inter-posture transitions. Another important contribution of this research is that the CNN based approach is capable of finding a single combination of sensors to identify thirteen different activities with sufficiently high accuracy.
Development Strategy of PT XYZ in the Inflight Catering Industry

Strategy is a process of determining a plan that focuses on the organization long-term goals, accompanied by the preparation of a way or an effort that must be done in achieving the goals. The objectives of this research were (1) analyzing the advantages of PT XYZ Unit Jakarta(CGK) for company development (2) analyzing and formulating the right business development strategy for PT XYZ Unit Jakarta(CGK). The research used case-study method (observational case study) and IFE and EFE analysis for the preparation of IE Matrix to obtain alternative strategy. Selection of strategy priorities by using Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). The results showed that PT XYZ is able to provide good response tocompany’s external and internal factors. An alternative strategy result at the matching stage was the intensive strategy of market penetration, market development, and product development or integration strategy that is backward integration, forward integration and horizontal integration. The result of QSPM matrix showed that priority strategy to PT XYZ is developing one-stop service packages thatmatched to company’s condition and being developed to be one of business development strategy. PT XYZ long term strategywas developing markets for the non-aviation sector as the inflights catering market was captive and requires a long period to develop.
Existence results for first order

We prove existence results for the classical first-order Hamilton Jacobi Equations. These results rely on the notion of viscosity solution and they are obtained under the same assumptions as the uniqueness optimal results for bounded, uniformly continuous solutions. Key-words : Viscosity solution, existence result, comparison result. RESUME. On demontre des resultats d’existence pour les equations classiques de Hamilton Jacobi du premier ordre. Ces resultats sont bases sur la notion de solution de viscosite et sont obtenus sous les memes hypotheses que les resultats optimaux d’unicite pour les solutions bornees uniformement continues. Mots-elés : Solution de viscosité, résultat d’existence, résultat de comparaison.
The Bloch-Kato conjecture on special values of $L$-functions. A survey of known results

Cet article presente un survol des cas connus de la conjecture de Bloch-Kato. Nous ne cherchons pas a passer en revue tous les cas connus de la conjecture de Beilinson, et nous laissons de cote la conjecture de Birch et Swinnerton-Dyer. L'article commence par une description de la conjecture generale. A la fin, nous indiquons brievement les demonstrations des cas connus.
A Review of Three-dimensional Printing for Biomedical and Tissue Engineering Applications

Various living organisms especially endangered species are affected due to the damaged body parts or organs. For organ replacement, finding the customized organs within the time by satisfying biomedical needs is the risk factor in the medicinal field. The production of living parts based on the highly sensitive biomedical demands can be done by the integration of technical knowledge of Chemistry, Biology and Engineering. The integration of highly porous Biomedical CAD design and 3D bioprinting technique by maintaining the suitable environment for living cells can be especially done through well-known techniques: Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering and Inkjet printing are majorly discussed to get final products. Among the various techniques, Biomedical CAD design and 3D printing techniques provide highly precise and interconnected 3D structure based on patient customized needs in a short period of time with less consumption of work. In this review, biomedical development on complex design and highly interconnected production of 3D biomaterials through suitable printing technique are clearly reported.
Does the Presence of a Learning Disability Elicit a Stigmatization

Aims: To determine whether or not a Learning Disability(LD) label leads to stigmatization. Study Design: This research used a 2(sex of participant) x 2(LD label)x 2 (Sex of stimulus person) factorial design. Place and Duration of Study: Bucknell University, between October 2010 and April 2011. Methodology: Sample: We included 200 participants (137 women and 63 men, ranging in age from 18 – 75 years, M = 26.41. Participants rated the stimulus individual on 27 personality traits, 8 Life success measures, and the Big-5 personality dimensions. Also, participants completed a Social Desirability measure. Results: A MANOVA revealed a main effect for the Learning Disability description, F(6, 185) = 6.41 p< . 0001, eta 2 = . 17,for the Big-5 personality dimensions, Emotional Stability, F(1, 185) = 13.39, p < . 001, eta 2 = . 066, and Openness to Experiences F(1,185) = 7.12, p< . 008, eta 2 = . 036.Stimulus individuals described as having a learning disability were perceived as being less emotionally stable and more open to experiences than those described as not having a learning disability. Another MANOVA revealed a main effect for having a disability or not, F(8, 183) = 4.29, p< . 0001, eta 2 = . 158, for the Life Success items, Attractiveness, F(1, 198) = 16.63, p< . 0001, eta 2 = . 080, and Future Success,F(1, 198) = 4.57, p< . 034, eta 2 = . 023. Stimulus individuals described as having a learning disability were perceived as being less attractive and with less potential for success than those described as not having a learning disability. Conclusion: The results of this research provide evidence that a bias exists toward those who have learning disabilities. The mere presence of an LD label had the ability to cause a Original Research Article British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, 4(2): 211-225, 2014 212 differential perception of those with LDs and those without LDs.