Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Optimal Placement of Thyristor Controlled Series Compensators for Sensitive Nodes in Transmission System Using Voltage Power Sensitivity Index

This paper proposes a novel Voltage Power Sensitivity Index (VPSI) to find sensitive nodes for optimal placement of TCSCs. The proposed index is used to rank the buses according to their voltage sensitivity. Taguchi Method (TM) is used to find size of TCSCs to improve voltage stability margin and voltage profile of the system and to cope up the problem of line congestion. The proposed methodology has been tested on IEEE 14-bus test system to substantiate its applicability. 
Towards an integrated science of movement: converging research on animal movement ecology and human mobility science

ABSTRACT There is long-standing scientific interest in understanding purposeful movement by animals and humans. Traditionally, collecting data on individual moving entities was difficult and time-consuming, limiting scientific progress. The growth of location-aware and other geospatial technologies for capturing, managing and analyzing moving objects data are shattering these limitations, leading to revolutions in animal movement ecology and human mobility science. Despite parallel transitions towards massive individual-level data collected automatically via sensors, there is little scientific cross-fertilization across the animal and human divide. There are potential synergies from converging these separate domains towards an integrated science of movement. This paper discusses the data-driven revolutions in the animal movement ecology and human mobility science, their contrasting worldviews and, as examples of complementarity, transdisciplinary questions that span both fields. We also identify research challenges that should be met to develop an integrated science of movement trajectories.
The dynamics of poverty, educational attainment, and the children of the disadvantaged entering medical school

Abstract Approximately one-third of the US population lives at or near the poverty line; however, this group makes up less than 7% of the incoming medical students. In the United Kingdom, the ratio of those of the highest social stratum is 30 times greater than those of the lowest to receive admission to medical school. In an effort to address health disparities and improve patient care, the authors argue that significant barriers must be overcome for the children of the disadvantaged to gain admission to medical school. Poverty is intergenerational and multidimensional. Familial wealth affects opportunities and educational attainment, starting when children are young and compounding as they get older. In addition, structural and other barriers exist to these students pursuing higher education, such as the realities of financial aid and the shadow of debt. Yet the medical education community can take steps to better support the children of the disadvantaged throughout their education, so they are able to reach medical school. If educators value the viewpoints and life experiences of diverse students enriching the learning environment, they must acknowledge the unique contributions that the children of the disadvantaged bring and work to increase their representation in medical schools and the physician workforce. We describe who the disadvantaged are contrasted with the metrics used by medical school admissions to identify them. The consequences of multiple facets of poverty on educational attainment are explored, including its interaction with other social identities, inter-generational impacts, and the importance of wealth versus annual income. Structural barriers to admission are reviewed. Given the multi-dimensional and cumulative nature of poverty, we conclude that absent significant and sustained intervention, medical school applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds will remain few and workforce issues affecting the care patients receive will not be resolved. The role of physicians and medical schools and advocating for necessary societal changes to alleviate this dynamic are highlighted.
Mutual Fund Total Cost Construct

This study develops the comprehensive mutual fund Total Cost Construct, designed to provide “normative transparency of disclosure” to fund shareholders. The categories include 1) fund management fees, 2) fund distribution fees, 3) fund trading costs, and 4) fund total costs. The article presents a Partial Cost Structure with three cost categories and those components and subcomponents for which SEC total expense ratio components provide estimates. It also presents the comprehensive Total Cost Construct, which includes four cost categories with components and subcomponents. Complete cost estimates are as yet unavailable.
Shape-controlled Synthesis and Antimicrobial Applications of Ag Nanoparticles

Recently, nanoscale inorganic materials are emerging as new class of antimicrobial materials to overcome the increasing antibiotics resistance developed in microorganisms. Amongst noble metals, silver ions have been recognized for decades to possess antimicrobial properties; hence they have been used extensively in bactericidal ointments. Most of the studies on Ag nanoparticles based antimicrobial agents have hitherto been restricted to use of spherical Ag nanoparticles, which demonstrate antimicrobial activity against Gram negative bacteria. However, a large group of pathogenic bacteria belong to Gram positive class. Considering that size as well as shape of Ag nanoparticles may have considerable effect on their properties, we have undertaken the task of studying the shape-dependent antimicrobial properties of Ag nanoparticles. This study particularly investigates the comparison of different shapes of nanoparticles (spherical, cubic and prismatic) against Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria. Amongst various shapes of Ag nanoparticles, Ag nanocubes were found to be significantly more effective in their antimicrobial activity against both Gram negative and Gram positive bacteria. Ag nanospheres were mainly effective against Gram negative bacteria, whereas Ag nanoprisms showed an intermediate activity.
From the environmental identity to the behavior: The status of pre-service science teachers

In this research, the environmental identity of pre-service science teachers and their behaviors towards environmental problems were examined according to gender and grade. In the study, a path diagram is formed by evaluating the relationship between the variables. 215 pre-service science teachers of a university in Turkey, have participated in the study. The Environmental Identity Scale and the Environmental Problems Behaviour Scale were used as data collection tools. In the research, it was found that female students' averages environmental identity score was higher than males’ average score. There was no significant difference between pre-service teachers' environmental identity according to grade. It was found that female students’ average behavior score towards environmental problems was significantly higher than the average score of males. In the study, it was found that the average behavior scores towards environmental problems of the pre-service science teachers who are in the third and fourth grade were significantly higher than the average scores of the first and second-grade students. The research revealed a moderate relationship between pre-service science teachers' environmental identity and their behaviors towards environmental problems. 18% of the change in the behaviors of pre-service teachers towards environmental problems can be explained by their environmental identity
Electroencephalographic Study of Gamma Rhythm in the Autobiographical Memory Evocation Mediated by Musical Stimuli

Listening to music, or part of it, may stir the memory of a past moment, along with its associated emotions, such occurrences are known as autobiographical memories. Electroencephalographic (EEG) studies have shown alterations in memory recall and musical processing. However, no research was found showing a relation among music, autobiographical memories and associated emotions. The purpose of this study was to identify cortical areas involved in the evocation of autobiographical memory (associated with positive and negative events) mediated by musical stimuli. For that, gamma rhythm was analyzed through EEG recordings performed by 45 male volunteers while they were submitted to two stimuli: 1) the music capable of recalling memories associated to a positive event; 2) the music capable of evoking memories associated to a negative event. Gamma band analysis was used in search of greater brain electrical activity. As results, researchers observed increased activity in right brain hemisphere during the musical processing, besides its hypoactivation when volunteers were submitted to musical stimuli related to memories of negative events.
The erbB family of receptors and their ligands: multiple targets for therapy.

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Transferring Habits of Mind From an Aesthetic Context to Everyday Life

This discussion of Habits of Mind is rooted in Ellen Winner and colleagues’ groundbreaking research on the skills and dispositions taught in visual arts, music, and theater classrooms in the United States. The Habits students are learning in these creative contexts have applications to other domains, such as the sciences and everyday life. The philosophical origins of Habits of Mind are discussed in the context of American pragmatism, critical theory, and aesthetic theory in order to expand our understanding of habits and their relationship to creative-thinking and cognition. In contrast with cultural-norms, students’ artistic pursuits may benefit from additional training in expressive imagination.
Merging Motor and Cognitive Development: There's so Much to Learn While Being Physically Active!.

Children develop many school readiness skills such as motor and cognitive skills during the preschool years. The development of these skills requires repeated opportunities to practice. Many preschool teachers may not be aware that motor development provides a foundation for cognitive development, and they may be unsure how they can support motor and cognitive development simultaneously for children in inclusive classes. The purpose of this article is to highlight motor and cognitive skills that develop during the preschool years, followed by ideas on how to merge Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS) and Basic Relational Concepts during large and small groups activities. Readers will learn new ways to implement lessons in their classroom that facilitate motor and cognitive development so that children can gain basic conceptual knowledge while also gaining important motor skills. Subscribe to PALAESTRA
PATIENT-CENTERED PROVIDER BEHAVIORS AND DISCLOSURE OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN A PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY SETTING

Violence and Injury Prevention has risen to the top of the nation's list of important public health mandates. As one of the most pervasive forms of violence facing our country today, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) therefore constitutes a significant public health concern. Although screening for IPV with women by healthcare providers offers opportunities for intervention and treatment, little is known about screening for IPV in emergency psychiatric settings. This descriptive study was aimed at identifying women presenting for psychiatric emergency treatment who had been exposed to IPV and the demographic characteristics, clinical factors and/or patient-centered provider behaviors that were associated with disclosure of the abuse in this setting. The subjects for this study consisted of 216 women presenting to an emergency psychiatric setting. A self-report questionnaire elicited demographic information, history of mental illness, exposure to abuse, and screening by the provider. Respondents also scored providers on four patient-centered behaviors, including measures of trust, interpersonal interactions, communication, and knowledge of them as a person. The findings indicated that 75% of the respondents reported exposure to IPV. Those exposed to IPV attested to varying types of IPV abuse, including psychological, physical and sexual abuse. They also reported higher rates of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and bipolar disorder. The rate of abuse disclosure was then determined among the group of female abuse victims. Respondents were more likely to disclose abuse when screened by clinical staff. Other factors associated with an increase in disclosure included being unmarried and having PTSD, as well as the perception of a provider as being knowledgeable about the patient on a personal level.Emergency psychiatric providers should be alert to the potential for IPV among their patients. Additional research is needed into the factors that improve disclosure of IPV.
Assessment of Radio Listening Habits of Undergraduate Students of Imo State University, Nigeria

This study examined the radio listening habit of Imo State University undergraduate students. The study was anchored on two theories namely: theory of listener sponsored radio and uses and gratification theory. The study adopted the mixed method research design using survey and in-depth interview methods. The population of the study was the 18,000 undergraduate students of Imo State University, Owerri. The Taro Yamane’s formula was used to arrive at a sample size of 400 respondents for the survey aspect of the study, while 11 respondents were interviewed for the qualitative aspect of the work. The cluster and judgmental sampling techniques were used for the study. Questionnaire and interview guide were the instruments for data collection. Findings revealed that 63% of the respondents listen to radio often. It was also revealed that over 70% of the respondents prefer listening to news programmes. Result of the chi-square test revealed that at X2 (4, N=389) = 253.6, p < 0.00, students’ listenership to radio programme is dependent on the type of programme aired. It was recommended that students should continue to listen to radio programmes in order to add to their wealth of knowledge and escape the stress associated with busy academic calendar.Key Words: Radio listening habits, Uses and Gratification Theory, Listener Sponsored Radio theory
Exposure of cardiac microvascular endothelial cells to harmful stimuli : a study of the cellular responses and mechanisms

Exposure to harmful stimuli can render vascular endothelial cells dysfunctional, characterised by reduced nitric oxide (NO) bioavailibility. Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is a reversible precursor of ischaemic heart disease (IHD), and understanding the mechanisms underlying the development of ED could lead to clinical strategies in preventing/treating IHD. Very little is known about the responses of cardiac microvascular endothelial cells (CMECs) to pro-ED stimuli, as most studies are conducted on macrovascular endothelial cells. The current dissertation set out to comprehensively investigate the responses of cultured primary adult rat CMECs to known harmful stimuli, viz. hypoxia and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α; proinflammatory cytokine). We were interested to investigate whether this distinct endothelial cell type would develop classical features of ED, and if so, what the underlying mechanisms were. First we aimed to establish a baseline characterization of the CMECs under control conditions. Next, we developed a model of hypoxia-induced cell injury and measured apoptosis/necrosis, intracellular NO and reactive oxygen species (ROS), expression and activation of signalling proteins involved with NObiosynthesis, hypoxia and apoptosis, and differential regulation of proteins. Finally, we characterised CMEC responses to treatment with TNF-α. We assessed apoptosis/necrosis, intracellular NO and ROS levels, NO-biosynthesis pathway proteins and large-scale differential protein regulation. The above measurements were performed by morphological assessment (light and fluorescence microscopy), FACS analysis, western blotting and large-scale proteomic analyses. Data showed that CMECs shared many baseline features with other endothelial cell types, including morphological appearance, LDL-uptake, NO-production, and expression of eNOS protein. In a novel observation, proteomic analysis revealed the expression of 1387 proteins. Another novel finding was the high abundance of structural mitochondrial proteins, suggesting that CMECs require mitochondria for non-respiration purposes as well. High expression of vesicle, glycolytic and RAS signalling proteins were other features of the baseline CMECs. CMECs exposed to hypoxia responded by increased apoptosis/necrosis and expression of the hypoxia-marker, HIF-1α. Interestingly, hypoxic CMECs showed increased eNOS-NO biosynthesis, associated with increased mitochondrial ROS and reduced anti-oxidant systems, suggestive of oxidative stress. In accordance with the literature, several glycolytic proteins were up-regulated. A novel finding was the up-regulation of proteins involved with protein synthesis, not usually described in hypoxic cell studies. The CMECs responded to TNF-α-treatment by exhibiting hallmarks of ED, namely attenuated biosynthesis of PKB/Akt-eNOSderived NO and the development of outspoken response to oxidative stress as indicated by the upStellenbosch University http://scholar.sun.ac.za
Opportunities and strategies to drive appropriate use of MRI in Austria. Part 2

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an essential component of medical care. Currently, however, the appropriateness of diagnostic imaging is increasingly debated. In a first report we identified -via database screening, literature review and interviews with stakeholders recommendations against the use of MRI and opportunities and strategies to drive appropriate imaging relevant to the Austrian context. In the second part we aim to provide additional information (on evidence base, guideline recommendations, diagnostic algorithms/decision support tools and products) on already identified recommendations regarding a set of indications selected by a working group of HVB and WKO.
Children’s fears and its relation to parenting style and demographic variables of children and parents

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the fears of Jordanian children and how it related to parenting styles and demographics. The study used the quantitative methodology of a survey to examine fears of a sample of 640 Jordanian children aged 4–9 in Al-Zarqa city. Results revealed that the most specific fear was imaginary or animals. The least feared type was loud noises. Results also found that children’s fears differ due to the age of the child in favour of younger children. Furthermore, analyses revealed no significant differences due to father’s and mother’s education level, monthly income, children’s birth order, gender or residency. Results also showed a strong positive correlation between mother authoritarian parenting style and children’s fears. Based on the findings, younger children and children whose mothers use an authoritarian parenting style are at higher risk of developing fears that can grow into anxiety, phobia, or worry.
Dynamic Functional Connectivity Within the Fronto-Limbic Network Induced by Intermittent Theta-Burst Stimulation: A Pilot Study

Purpose The utility of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been growing rapidly in both neurocognitive studies and clinical applications in decades. However, it remains unclear how the responses of the stimulated site and the site-related functional network to the external TMS manipulation dynamically change over time. Methods A multi-session combining TMS-fMRI experiment was conducted to explore the spatiotemporal effects of TMS within the fronto-limbic network. Ten healthy volunteers were modulated by intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) at a precise site within the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC, MNI coordinate [-44 36 20]), navigated by individual structural MRI image. Three-session resting-state fMRI images were acquired before iTBS (TP1), immediately after iTBS (TP2), and 15 min after iTBS (TP3) for each participant. Seventy-four regions of interests (ROIs) within the fronto-limbic network were chosen including the bilateral superior frontal gyrus (SFG), middle frontal gyrus (MidFG), inferior frontal gyrus (IFG), orbital gyrus (OrG), cingulate gyrus (CG), and subcortical nuclei (hippocampus and amygdala). Regional fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (fALFF) and ROI-to-ROI functional connectivity (FC) were compared among TP1, TP2, and TP3. Results The immediate iTBS effect was observed at the stimulated site. FC between the left dorsolateral SFG and left dorsal IFG and between the left rostral IFG and right MidFG increased at TP2 as compared to at TP1 (all FDR-p < 0.05), while FC within the left OrG decreased. The relatively long-term iTBS effect transmitted with decreased FC between the left IFG and right amygdala, increased FC between the left MidFG and left OrG, and decreased FC between bilateral IFG and OrG at TP3 than at TP1 (all FDR-p < 0.05). Meanwhile, mean fALFF values over the left SFG, MidFG, ventral CG, and IFG were significantly increased at TP3 as compared to those at TP2 (all p < 0.05 with Bonferroni correction). Conclusion By combining TMS and fMRI, it becomes possible to track the spatiotemporal dynamics of TMS after-effects within the fronto-limbic network. Our findings suggested that the iTBS effect dynamically changed over time from the local neural activation at the stimulated site to its connected remote regions within the fronto-limbic network.
SOCIO-CULTURAL VARIABLES AS CORRELATE OF SPORTS PARTICIPATION AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN KWARA STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

This study examines socio-cultural variables as correlate of sports participation among female students in Kwara State College of Education Ilorin. A descriptive research design of survey type was used for this study. The population for this study consists of all female undergraduate students within the study area. A multistage sampling technique of purposive, stratified and random sampling techniques was used to select 200 respondents A researcher structure questionnaire of likert scale format was used for the study. The instrument was validated by lectures in the Department of Human Kinetics Education University of Ilorin. The reliability level of the instrument was established through test re-test method using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). A correlation coefficient of 0.75 was obtained. The administration of data was done by the researchers and two trained research assistants. The data collected were analysed using inferential statistics of pearson product moment correlation (PPMC) to test the formulated hypotheses set for the study at 0.05 alpha level. The three postulated hypotheses tested were rejected. The result of the findings revealed that there was a significant relationship between societal belief sports participation among female students, there was a significant and relationship between mode of dressing, religion and culture on sports participation among female students in Kwara state college of education Ilorin. Based on the findings of this study. The researcher recommends that, there is need to sensitize and create more awareness about benefit and importance of sports so as to change the societal belief towards sports. There need to educate female students on the need to put on appropriate sports outfit and religion leaders and community leaders are advise not to preach or kick against female participation in sports.