Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Free Migration of Interstitials in Tungsten

The internal friction and dynamic modulus of W single crystals were measured after neutron irradiation near liquid-helium temperature. The results on dislocation pinning and the associated relaxation peaks suggest that in W the (110) split interstitials perform a free migration at 15 K (substage I&) and the -30-K stage (substage I&) is associated with detrapping of the (110) split interstitials from impurity atoms.
Agrégation d'informations et alternative au krigeage en environnement aléatoire

Nous definissons une notion d'information d'une variable aleatoire, qui permet en particulier de modeliser les erreurs d'estimation. Nous bâtissons un operateur d'agregation d'informations, qui reste coherent avec la reduction des erreurs d'estimation lors de la reiteration d'observations d'une meme variable aleatoire. Nous evoquons alors les problemes lies a l'usage du krigeage en environnement bruite, et proposons l'usage de l'operateur d'agregation comme alternative a la construction de surfaces de reponse et a l'estimation de la variance de krigeage. Un algorithme d'optimisation utilisant ces surfaces de reponse alternatives est propose. Quelques applications numeriques illustrent enfin l'interet de ces surfaces de reponse et de l'algorithme propose.
Theoretical investigation into tunable band gaps of an Euler- Bernoulli beam with 2DOF LR structures

This paper is concerned with an intelligent phonotic crystals (IPC) consisting of an Euler-Bernoulli beam attached with 2DOF locally resonant (LR) structures. The novel design of the dielectric electroactive polymer (DEAP) rings acting as the springs of oscillators is presented that could be employed to control the transmission of flexural waves on the beam. Tunable band gaps (BGs) can be realized by changing the stiffness of each oscillator driven by the external electric field, where the DEAPs transform electric energy directly into mechanical work under the applied voltage. Discrete copper (Cu) strips are then attached to the DEAP to allow the deformation of DEAP rings. The transfer matrix (TM) theory is adopted to assist readers to better understand the formation of the BG. Simulation results show that this particular configuration is effective for attenuating the flexural waves at low frequencies below 1000Hz where the tunable BGs may occur. Moreover, it is found that a wider BG can be achieved and shifts towards higher frequencies by increasing the applied voltages.
Cognitive functions in adult Down's syndrome.

Cognitive profiles of performances were obtained from a selected group of adult Down syndrome (DS) subjects (n = 20; mean age: 34.5 years; s.d.: 7.7) by means of an ad hoc neuropsychological battery. With the aim of examining, from a neuropsychological point of view, the modifications that increasing age produces in this group of patients, cognitive performances of younger DS subjects (mean age: 28 years; s.d.: 4.77) were compared with analogous performances obtained by the older ones (mean age: 39.8 years; s.d.: 5.11). Subsequently, to clarify qualitative aspects of cognitive patterns in the subgroups of young and old DS subjects, two different groups of control patients were utilised. Neuropsychological data collected from a group of adult mentally retarded subjects were compared with cognitive performances demonstrated by young DS subjects, while the old group of DS subjects was analyzed in comparison with a group of patients affected by initial form of Alzheimer disease (AD). Altogether, the results of our study do not seem to support, from a neuropsychological point of view, the hypothesis that mental decline observed in DS subjects reproduces the cognitive patterns of impairment observed in AD patients.
Development of a New Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Breast Surgery: The BREAST-Q

Background: Measuring patient-reported outcomes has become increasingly important in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. The objective of this study was to develop a new patient-reported outcome measure to assess the unique outcomes of breast surgery patients. Methods: Patient interviews, focus groups, expert panels, and a literature review were used to develop a conceptual framework and a list of questionnaire items. Three procedure-specific questionnaires (augmentation, reduction, and reconstruction) were developed and cognitive debriefing interviews used to pilot each questionnaire. Revised questionnaires were field tested with 1950 women at five centers in the United States and Canada (response rate, 72 percent); 491 patients also completed a test-retest questionnaire. Rasch measurement methods were used to construct scales, and traditional psychometric analyses, following currently recommended procedures and criteria, were performed to allow for comparison with existing measures. Results: The conceptual framework included six domains: satisfaction with breasts, overall outcome, and process of care, and psychosocial, physical, and sexual well-being. Independent scales were constructed for these domains. This new patient-reported outcome measure “system” (the BREAST-Q) contains three modules (augmentation, reconstruction, and reduction), each with a preoperative and postoperative version. Each scale fulfilled Rasch and traditional psychometric criteria (including person separation index 0.76 to 0.95; Cronbach’s alpha 0.81 to 0.96; and test-retest reproducibility 0.73 to 0.96). Conclusions: The BREAST-Q can be used to study the impact and effectiveness of breast surgery from the patient’s perspective. By quantifying satisfaction and important aspects of health-related quality of life, the BREAST-Q has the potential to support advocacy, quality metrics, and an evidence-based approach to surgical practice.
Tissue interactions in embryonic mouse tooth germs. I. Reorganization of the dental epithelium during tooth-germ reconstruction.

The ability of fragments of incisor enamel organ and lip-furrow epithelium from 15- and 16-day old embryonic mice to regulate into harmonious tooth constructions is described. The cervical loop and upper half portions of the incisor enamel organ were confronted with incisor or molar dental papillae. Similar combinations were made from lip-furrow epithelium and incisor or molar papillae. The cultures were grown in the anterior chambers of homologous host eyes. The epithelial fragments from the incisor enamel organ when associated with the dental papillae reconstruct teeth typical in all respects; enamel and dentin matrices are deposited. Lip-furrow epithelium arises from the oral epithelium and is temporally and spatially related to the incisor dental epithelium proper. This ectopic epithelium was confronted by incisor and molar papillae. Harmonious teeth developed in these explants. It is concluded that the ability of the dental papillae to elicit new cytodifferentiative and biochemical syntheses from the lip-furrow epithelium indicates that the dental papillae act inductively during tooth ontogeny. The shape of the teeth reconstructed from enamel organ fragments and lip-furrow epithelium were incisiform or molariform in response to the incisor or molar dental papillae. These data confirm the conclusion that the structural specificity for tooth shape resides in the dental papilla.
Managementforschung und theologische Ethik im Diskurs: Beobachtungen und Reflexionen aus der »Trading Zone« von Management und Religion

Zwischen Religion und Management gibt es viele Verbindungen und denkbare Bezüge. Diese haben gerade heute eine gewisse Aktualität, werden durchaus aktiv generiert und gelten als innovativ. Religion (spezifischer: Spiritualität) wird als Orientierungshilfe und Ressource für Manager/innen angeboten; Managementwissen wird eingesetzt, um Religion wirtschaftlich und organisatorisch effizient zu machen. Unterdessen haben sich auch die Wissenschaften des Themas angenommen. Dabei scheint es vor allem darum zu gehen, Wissensbestände, Erfahrungen und Kompetenzen aus einem Bereich im jeweils anderen Bereich produktiv zu machen. Sie dienen als externe Normen und Referenzen, an denen man sich orientiert oder zu orientieren hat, als Ressourcen, welche helfen, das eigene System zu optimieren, als »Learning Opportunity« im Prozess des lebenslangen Lernens, als Möglichkeit, sich neuartige Sichtweisen zu eröffnen, als Chance, innovative Potentiale zu erschließen und das eigene beziehungsweise das jeweils andere System kritisch zu hinterfragen. Wir diskutieren in diesem Text, wie diese Art des Transfers – wir sprechen generalisierend von Wissenstransfers – aus der Sicht der Managementforschung und der theologischen Ethik grundsätzlich bestimmt und beurteilt werden kann. Wir werden (1) zeigen, dass das Konzept des Wissenstransfers für die Relationierungen zwischen Management und Religion nicht ausreicht und wichtige Möglichkeiten der Interaktion zwischen Religion und Management ausblendet. Stattdessen werden wir (2) das Konzept der »Trading Zone« aus der Wissenschaftsforschung einführen und als alternative Sichtwiese vorschlagen, um (3) zu zeigen, wie anhand der Begriffe Unsicherheit (Managementtheorie) und Unverfügbarkeit (theologische Ethik) Management und Religion sowie die entsprechenden Forschungsdiskurse auf neuartige Weise aufeinander bezogen werden könnten.
Hospital readmissions--not just a measure of quality.

HOSPITALREADMISSIONSARECOMMONANDCOSTLY.POLIcies fromtheCenters forMedicare&MedicaidServices (CMS) will soon penalize hospitals when its patientsare frequently readmittedwithin30daysof discharge.Asaresult, clinicians,healthcare leaders, andpolicy makers are searching for ways to reduce readmissions. The current understanding of what drives readmission focuses on the quality of the inpatient discharge process and on patients’ health status (FIGURE). Health care administrators have relied on this narrow framework to conclude that the best approach to reduce readmission rates is to improve the discharge process for medically high-risk patients. This strategy may yield disappointing results because it misses important factors that contribute to readmission. In this Commentary, we propose a broader framework that can be used to identify alternative strategies to reduce readmissions.
SocialBrands: Visual analysis of public perceptions of brands on social media

Public perceptions of a brand is critical to its performance. While social media has demonstrated a huge potential to shape public perceptions of brands, existing tools are not intuitive and explanatory for domain users to use as they fail to provide a comprehensive analysis framework for perceptions of brands. In this paper, we present SocialBrands, a novel visual analysis tool for brand managers to understand public perceptions of brands on social media. Social-Brands leverages brand personality framework in marketing literature and social computing approaches to compute the personality of brands from three driving factors (user imagery, employee imagery, and official announcement) on social media, and construct an evidence network explaining the association between brand personality and driving factors. These computational results are then integrated with new interactive visualizations to help brand managers understand personality traits and their driving factors. We demonstrate the usefulness and effectiveness of SocialBrands through a series of user studies with brand managers in an enterprise context. Design lessons are also derived from our studies.
Documentos de trabajo Dinámicas del Estado del bienestar

The goal in the present paper is twofold, to shed some light on endogenous dynamic of the welfare states, and to provide a procedure to select among several equilibria. To this end, a dynamic model is presented, in which private agents are assumed to be "locked" to current decisions for a while. If "frictions" are large enough, the economy might exhibit more than one stable Paretorankable stationary state. Equilibrium paths would then be determined by history. The economy might become "stuck" at an inferior stationary state, with too much insurance and too little effort.
Reliability of the Geriatric Depression Scale for Use Among Elderly Asian Immigrants in the USA

The increasing numbers of Asian and other immigrants in the United States have resulted in greater demands for research methodology sensitive to cross-cultural issues. A regional probability sample (n = 407) of Asian elderly immigrants of different nationalities (Chinese, Korean, Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, or Japanese) residing in New York City was used to examine the reliability of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS). Using the 30-item GDS, about 40% of this representative sample of Asian elderly immigrants was considered to be depressed, indicating higher depression rates than in the previous studies of other Asian elderly samples in the US and in Asia. Results also showed that the 30-item GDS and 15-item GDS Short Forms were reliable measures to assess depression in community-dwelling Asian immigrant elders. Data strongly suggest that Asian elderly immigrants in the US are at risk of depression, indicating a need for the design of culturally sensitive mental health programs.
Over-the-Head Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Improves Efficacy in Basic Life Support Performed by Professional Medical Personnel with a Single Rescuer: A Simulation Study

Two-rescuer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is considered the best method for professional basic life support (BLS). However, in many prehospital cardiac arrest situations, one rescuer has to begin CPR alone while the other performs additional tasks. In theory, over-the-head CPR is a suitable alternative in this situation, with the added benefit of allowing the single rescuer to use a self-inflating bag for ventilation. In this trial, we compared standard single-rescuer CPR with over-the-head CPR in manikins. We planned this study using a crossover study design where each participant administered both CPR techniques in a randomized order. Ventilation and chest compression data were collected with analysis software during a 2-min CPR test for each technique. Sixty-seven emergency medical technician students participated in this trial. Over-the-head CPR allowed for superior ventilation compared to standard CPR (number of correct ventilations: 330 of 760 versus 279 of 779; P = 0.002). The quality of delivered chest compressions did not differ between the two groups (correct chest compressions: 4293 of 6304 versus 4313 of 6395; P = 0.44). In conclusion, our study has shown that over-the-head CPR may be an effective alternative BLS technique when a single professional rescuer has to perform CPR, likely offering superior ventilation and comparable chest compression quality compared with standard BLS.
The Editing of Isidore Etymologiae

That Isidore′s etymological encyclopaedia should still remain to be edited seems strange at first sight; a book which makes a bridge between ancient and modern learning, and gives us a picture of the arts and sciences in Spain in the seventh century. Arevalo′s edition (in Migne′s Patrologia Latina) has a fair text, but practically no apparatus criticus; Otto′s (in Lindemann′s Grammatici Latini) offers the variants of a few worthless MSS. to support a very poor text. Since Otto′s, published some eighty years ago, there have been promises of editions, but no actual edition.
THE EFFICACY OF CLEANING AND DISINFECTION ON PIG FARMS

Little is known about the effectiveness of the cleaning and disinfection methods in use on commercial pig farms either in Ireland or worldwide. A National Salmonella Control Programme was implemented in Ireland in August 2002 to monitor and control infection with Salmonella spp. in pigs. In Ireland, all commercial pig herds must be categorised according to their Salmonella sta- tus. Herds in category 1, 2 and 3 have a serological Salmonella prevalence of infection of #10%, >10-#50% and >50-#100%, respectively. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of washing and disinfecting finisher units on category 1 and category 3 farms, in reducing or eliminating levels of Enterobacteriaceae. Enterobacteriaceae counts were used as indicators of the contamination of the environment with enteric bacteria, which could include Salmonella spp. Samples were taken from the pen floors and feeder/drinker units of four category 1, two high category 2 and 1 category 3 farms. Enterobacteriaceae and salmonellae were enumerated in each sample. Limited results available on enumeration suggest that there was a decrease in levels of Enterobacteriaceae on pen floors after cleaning and disinfection, regardless of category. However, significant residual contamination remained on the surfaces of the feeder/drinker units following cleaning and disinfection on all farms. Introduction A national programme to reduce Salmonella contamination in pork and pork prod- ucts should include monitoring and intervention from the farm to the factory. In Ireland, the national Salmonella control programme is based on the categorisation of all commercial pig herds according to their Salmonella status. Finishing pigs in herds in category 1, 2 and 3 have a serolog- ical Salmonella prevalence of #10%, >10-#50% and >50-#100%, respectively. The prevalence of Salmonella within a herd from farm to slaughter is governed by many fac- tors, one of the most important being an effective hygiene programme. Cleaning and disinfection have an important part to play in the control of this disease. It has been found that uninfected pigs, which remained in disinfected pens, usually stayed free of Salmonella (Linton et al. 1970). However, achieving a sufficient reduction in Salmonella levels by hygienic and management proce- dures alone can be quite difficult. In a study aimed at reducing Salmonella at farm level, Dahl et al. (1997) found that problem herds that improved hygiene combined with all in-all out measures did not achieve the same success as those that used organic acids in the water or feed. The objectives of this study were 1) to determine and compare the efficacy of cleaning and disinfection procedures in finisher units from ten category 1 and ten high category 2/category 3 farms, using Enterobacteriaceae counts as a marker for residual enteric bacteria, and 2) to deter- mine the prevalence of Salmonella spp. both before and after cleaning.
Konvergenz von APV- und WACC-Verfahren unter Auflösung des Zirkularitätsproblems (Teil 1)

Im Rahmen der Discounted Cashflow-Verfahren können verschiedene Ansätze zur Ermittlung eines Unternehmenswertes genutzt werden. Vor dem Hintergrund, dass auf dem gleichen Grundkonzept beruhende Verfahren auch zu identischen Ergebnissen führen sollten, wird die kongruente Ermittlung des Unternehmenswertes mit Hilfe des APVund WACC-Verfahrens aufgezeigt. Das beim WACC-Ansatz bei autonomer Finanzierungsstrategie bestehende Zirkularitätsproblem wird durch formale Äquivalenzumformungen (rekursives Vorgehen) sowie durch einen iterativen Ansatz bewältigt. Der zweite Teil des Beitrags im folgenden WiSt-Heft Nr. 6–2013, S. 286 ff. , verdeutlicht die Ermittlung des Unternehmenswertes und die Lösung des Zirkularitätsproblems anhand eines ausführlichen Zahlenbeispiels.
Optimal glucose control in type 2 diabetes mellitus—a guide for the family practitioner

Abstract Type 2 diabetes contributes to significant risk of cardiovascular and micro-vascular complications. The family practitioner plays a significant role in the management of glycaemic control and thereby reducing the related morbidity and mortality. Monitoring of blood glucose control has become an integral part of disease management that can empower patients and physicians to optimal blood glucose management. Numerous drugs are currently available to treat type 2 diabetic patients. The role of the currently available drugs is discussed as well as the use of insulin. A suggested protocol for the initiation and adjustment of treatment is provided.
Acute promyelocytic leukemia.

Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a form of acute myeloid leukemia, a cancer of the blood-forming tissue (bone marrow). In normal bone marrow, hematopoietic stem cells produce red blood cells (erythrocytes) that carry oxygen, white blood cells (leukocytes) that protect the body from infection, and platelets (thrombocytes) that are involved in blood clotting. In acute promyelocytic leukemia, immature white blood cells called promyelocytes accumulate in the bone marrow. The overgrowth of promyelocytes leads to a shortage of normal white and red blood cells and platelets in the body, which causes many of the signs and symptoms of the condition.
Shaping ability of ProTaper nickel-titanium files in simulated resin root canals.

AIM To determine the shaping ability of ProTaper instruments in simulated root canals. METHODOLOGY Forty canals with four different shapes in terms of angle (20 degrees and 40 degrees) and position of curvature (straight section before curve: 8 and 12 mm) were enlarged according to the recommendations of the manufacturer with the finishing files F1, F2 and F3 to full working length. Preoperative and postoperative pictures, recorded using a digital camera, were superimposed and aberrations recorded. Measurements were carried out at five different points: at the canal orifice (O); half-way to the orifice in the straight section (HO); beginning of the curve (BC); apex of the curve (AC); end-point (EP). RESULTS Ten instruments deformed (nine F3 and one S1, all in canals with straight section of 8 mm), one instrument fractured. There were significant differences between the various canal shapes for the amount of resin removed from the inner curve at all points (O: P < 0.05; HO: P = 0.001; BC, AC and EP: P < 0.001); and for the resin removed on the outer curve at points HO, AC and EP (P < 0.001). Mean transportation was towards the inner aspect of the curve in all canal types at points BC, towards the outer aspect at the end-point of preparation (EP) in all canals with 12 mm straight section. In 8 mm straight section canals, four danger zones were found; in 12 mm straight section canals three zips were present. The canal aberrations were produced following the use of the F2 and F3 instruments. There were no aberrations following the use of the F1 instrument. CONCLUSIONS Under the conditions of this study, ProTaper instruments performed acceptable tapered preparations in all canal types. When using F2 and F3 in curved canals, care should be taken to avoid excessive removal at the inner curve, leading to danger zones. In addition, care should also be taken to avoid deformation of the F3 instrument.
Cold acclimation increases carnitine palmitoyltransferase I activity in oxidative muscle of striped bass.

The effect of thermal acclimation on the activity of carnitine palmitoyltransferase I (CPT I), the rate-limiting enzyme for beta-oxidation of long-chain fatty acids, was determined in oxidative red muscle of striped bass (Morone saxatilis) acclimated at 5 or 25 degrees C. As observed in mammalian tissues, malonyl-CoA potently inhibited CPT I activity of mitochondria. Inhibition by malonyl-CoA required inclusions of both bovine serum albumin (BSA) and palmitoyl-CoA in the reaction media. Because BSA binds long-chain fatty acyl-CoAs, this observation suggests that free fatty acyl-CoAs may disrupt mitochondrial membranes and affect the CPT I protein. Cold acclimation increased citrate synthase activity 1.6-fold and total CPT activity 2-fold in homogenates of red muscle; free carnitine increased 62%, and specific activity of CPT I in mitochondria increased 2-fold. No differences were observed between cold- and warm-acclimated fish in substrate-binding properties of CPT I at an assay temperature of 15 degrees C, as judged by the Michaelis constant (Km) for carnitine (0.11 +/- 0.02 vs. 0.13 +/- 0.02 mM) or inhibition of CPT I, as determined by the half-maximal inhibition concentration (IC50) for malonyl-CoA (0.14 +/- 0.05 vs. 0.09 +/- 0.03 microM). Thermal sensitivity of CPT I (Q10 = 2.91 +/- 0.12 vs. 3.02 +/- 0.20) and preference of CPT I for different long-chain fatty acyl-CoA substrates (16:1-CoA = 16:0-CoA > 18:1-CoA) were not altered by thermal acclimation. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)