Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
College norms for the Leary Interpersonal Checklist.

The Leary system of interpersonal diagnosis is a useful tool for clinicians andresearchers. This article contributes to the normative data pool for the LearyInterpersonal Checklist by presenting scores for 246 female and 228 male collegestudents. These data include standard scores for DOM and LOV (dominanceand love, loosely) as subjects rated self, mother, father, and ideal.There is a renewal of interest in systems fordescription and diagnosis based on interpersonalinteraction (Duncan & Fisk, 1977; McLemore& Benjamin, 1979). According to McLemore andBenjamin, "The concept of interpersonal diag-nosis was most elaborated by Timothy Leary". (p. 19). According to Cohen (Note 1), Leary'ssystem has proven to be useful in applied clinicalsettings with a variety of patients, including fam-ilies as well as individuals. However, one of thecriticisms of Leary's (1957a) classical work hasbeen the failure to extend the system to a suffi-ciently large N (Carson, 1969; Leary, 1957b;Cohen, Note 1). SubjectsFour hundred seventy-four subjects partici-pated in this study; 52% (246) were female, and48% (228) were male. Ninety-three percent (429)were white, 6% (27) were black, and 1% (5) wereof other racial/ethnic background. With regardto class standing, 41% were freshmen, 31% weresophomores, 18% were juniors, and 9% were se-niors. Ages ranged from 17 to 42 years, with amean of 20.08 and standard deviation of 2.65. Themedian and the modal age were both 19 years.Marital status included 93% single, 5.6% married,and 1.5% divorced. None were widowed, and 13did not respond.MethodVolunteer subjects completed the Leary Inter-personal Checklist (ICL) in groups under the su-pervision of the experimenter. The ICL targets
Effects of Fatigue on Stability of Upper Extremity During Bench-press Exercise

This study explores the effect of exercise-induced fatigue on upper extremity stability. The kinematic changes of the upper extremity during bench-press exercise are quantified by measuring the flexion angle and range of motion of the elbow joint, the amplitude of the pitch angle, the amplitude of the yaw angle, and the perturbation frequencies of the pitch and yaw angles, respectively. Fifteen healthy males performed bench presses until fatigue set in. The joint kinematics in the initial stage and the fatigue stage of the bench-press exercise are calculated and analyzed using a laboratory-developed three-dimensional motion analysis system. The flexion angle and range of motion of the elbow joint are significantly higher in the initial stage of the bench-press exercise than in the fatigue stage. The amplitude of the pitch angle in the fatigue stage (mean 11.98°, standard deviation (SD) 3.52°) is significantly higher than that in the initial stage (mean 2.85°, SD 1.13°). The amplitude of the yaw angle in the fatigue stage (mean 8.87°, SD 2.05°) is significantly higher than that in the initial stage (mean 3.27°, SD 1.70°). Finally, the perturbation frequencies of the pitch and yaw angles, respectively, are both significantly higher in the fatigue stage than in the initial stage. The results provide useful insight into the relationship between fatigue-induced perturbation frequency and the instability of the upper extremity during bench-press exercise. An unstable upper extremity posture may increase the risk of injury during the fatigue stage of repetitive exercise.
The therapeutic effects of silver nanoparticle on the inflammatory disease of the temporomandibular joint

The objective of this study was to exam the therapeutic effects of silver nanoparticle on the inflammatory disease of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Mustard oil was injected to TMJ of the mouse for inducing the arthritis. The mice of negative control were received the Vaseline application and the positive controls were received indomethacin ointment on the preauricular area. The experimental groups were received the ointment contained the silver nanoparticle. The topical application was done every 24 hours after inducing the arthritis. The amount of food intake was checked every 2 hours. For the histological analysis, the mice were sacrificed at 8 and 72 hours after inducing arthritis. The comparison of the functional recovery between the experimental group and the positive control were similar at 72 hours after inducing the arthritis, but they were higher than the negative control (P<0.05). In the histological exam, the thickness of fibrous disc at 72 hours was statistically significantly lower in the experimental group than the negative control (P<0.05). The silver nano-ointment showed faster recovery from the TMJ arthritis in the animal model.
Nonfragile H∞ output tracking control for uncertain singular Markovian jump delay systems with network-induced delays and data packet dropouts

This article deals with the problem of nonfragile H∞ output tracking control for a kind of singular Markovian jump systems with time-varying delays, parameter uncertainties, network-induced signal transmission delays, and data packet dropouts. The main objective is to design mode-dependent state-feedback controller under controller gain perturbations and bounded modes transition rates such that the output of the closed-loop networked control system tracks the output of a given reference system with the required H∞ output tracking performance. By constructing a more multiple stochastic Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional, the novel mode-dependent and delay-dependent conditions are obtained to guarantee the augmented output tracking closed-loop system is not only stochastically admissible but also satisfies a prescribed H∞-norm level for all signal transmission delays, data packet dropouts, and admissible uncertainties. Then, the desired state-feedback controller parameters are determined by solving a set of strict linear matrix inequalities. A simple production system example and two numerical examples are used to verify the effectiveness and usefulness of the proposed methods. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Complexity, 2015
Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Regulates Inflammatory and Mesenchymal Responses via Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinase, p38, and Nuclear Factor κB in Human Endometriotic Epithelial Cells

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α is central to the endometriotic disease process. TNF-α receptor signaling regulates epithelial cell secretion of inflammation and invasion mediators. Because epithelial cells are a disease-inducing component of the endometriotic lesion, we explored the response of 12Z immortalized human epithelial endometriotic cells to TNF-α. This report reveals the impact of disruption of established TNF-α-induced signaling cascades on the expression of biomarkers of inflammation and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) from endometriotic epithelial cells. Note that we show the molecular potential of soluble TNF-R1 [TNF binding protein (TBP)] and a panel of small molecule kinase inhibitors to block endometriotic gene expression directly. The TNF-α receptor is demonstrated to signal through IκB kinase complex (IKK) 2 > IκB > nuclear factor κB, extracellular signal-regulated kinase > mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK), p38, and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) > Akt1/2. TNF-α induces the expression of transcripts for inflammatory mediators interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, regulated on activation normal T cell expressed and secreted, TNF-α, granulocyte macrophage-colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), and monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1 and also invasion mediators matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-7, MMP-9, and intracellular adhesion molecule-1. Indeed, TBP inhibits the TNF-α-induced expression of all the above endometriotic genes in 12Z endometriotic epithelial cells. The secretion of IL-6, IL-8, GMCSF, and MCP-1 by TNF-α is blocked by TBP. Interestingly, MEK, p38, and IKK inhibitors block TNF-α-induced IL-8, IL-6, and GM-CSF secretion and 12z invasion, whereas the PI3K inhibitors do not. The only inhibitor to block MCP-1 expression is the p38 inhibitor. Last, TBP, MEK inhibitor, or p38 inhibitor also block cell surface expression of N-cadherin, a marker of mesenchymal cells. Taken together, these results demonstrate that interruption of TNF-α-induced signaling pathways in human endometriotic epithelial cells results in decreased expression and secretion of biomarkers for inflammation, EMT, and disease progression.
Renal osteopontin protein and mRNA upregulation during acute nephrotoxicity in the rat.

BACKGROUND The effect of segment-specific proximal tubular injury on spatio-temporal osteopontin (OPN) distribution was determined in two different nephrotoxic rat models to evaluate its conceivability with a possible role for OPN in acute renal failure (ARF). OPN gene expression was further determined in proximal and distal tubular cells to investigate the origin of increased renal OPN. METHODS Renal OPN protein and mRNA expression were compared in the rat during mercuric-chloride- vs gentamicin-induced ARF using immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization. RESULTS Mercuric chloride primarily induced tubular injury and subsequent cell proliferation in proximal straight tubules (PST), whereas gentamicin predominantly injured proximal convoluted tubules (PCT). In both models, the distribution of OPN protein was associated with increased OPN mRNA levels in proximal as well as distal tubular cells. However, upregulation was delayed in the proximal tubular segment suffering most from injury, i.e. PCT in gentamicin ARF vs PST in mercuric-chloride ARF. OPN immunostaining at the apical cell membrane from distal tubules was in contrast to perinuclear vesicular staining in proximal tubular cells. CONCLUSIONS OPN gene and protein expression is induced in both proximal and distal tubular cells during rat toxic ARF. The distinct subcellular localization in proximal vs distal tubular cells indicates differences in OPN processing and/or handling. The spatio-temporal distribution is consistent with a possible role in renal injury and regeneration.
Grid-connected PV with maximum power point tracking techniques implemented in real case study of variable radiation

In this paper an accurate PV module electrical model is presented. The method of parameter extraction and model evaluation in Matlab is demonstrated for a typical solar panel. The study presents a comparative study among maximum power point tracking methods for photovoltaic systems. The comparison takes into account dynamic response in a large power range. Computational simulations with fast changes in the solar radiation have been done and the best maximum power point tracking technique is chosen. This paper describes variation of solar radiation over a day and not just a fixed diurnal variation as traditionally done in the past. The results are presented in multiple-curve comprehensive plots.
Ab initio Study of the Phase Diagram of Epitaxial BaTiO3

Using a combination of first-principles and effective-Hamiltonian approaches, we map out the structure of BaTiO3 under epitaxial constraints applicable to growth on perovskite substrates. We obtain a phase diagram in temperature and misfit strain that is qualitatively different from that reported by Pertsev, Zembilgotov, and Tagantsev[Phys. Rev. Lett.80, 1988(1998)], who based their results on an empirical thermodynamic potential with parameters fitted at temperatures in the vicinity of the bulk phase transitions. In particular, we find a region of “r phase” at low temperature where Pertsev et al.have reported an “ ac phase. ” We expect our results to be relevant to thin epitaxial films of BaTiO 3 at low temperatures and experimentally achievable strains.
A factor modifying the shortening response of muscle fibre bundles to ATP

There is present in muscle a factor discovered by Marsh (1951) which modifies its response to addition of ATP. Addition of ATP to a suspension of muscle fibres in which glycolysis is just complete brings about an increase in fibre volume, as measured by centrifugation at about 3000 rev/min. This increase is followed, as ATP is enzymatically removed, by a decrease to about the original volume, and this effect can be repeated apparently indefinitely by fresh additions of ATM Marsh showed that this increase of fibre volume in the presence of ATP occurs only with fresh muscle, or muscle which has just passed into rigor mortis. Addition of ATP to a brei made from muscle removed from the animal 24 to 30 h previously, or to a brei which has been washed free of substances soluble in 0·16M-KCl, invariably results in an immediate and irreversible synaeresis, similar to that occurring in the actomyosin preparations of Szent-Györgyi. However, with fresh preparations, readdition of the washings to the washed fibres, followed by ATP addition, gives rise once more to the increase in fibre volume. The factor present in the washings is heat- and acid-labile, cannot be dialyzed without loss of activity and cannot, therefore, be separated by classical methods such as ammonium sulphate fractionation which involves dialysis. I have now shown that this factor probably consists of a non-dialyzable protein; and a fairly large heat-labile dialyzable component of molecular weight about 10000. So far, further identification has proved impossible. The factor will not operate below an ionic strength of 0·05, and is strongly inhibited by calcium ions at a molarity of 0·005 or above.
Retour vers le Médiopassif

Nous proposons une analyse du mediopassif fondee sur sa comparaison avec d'autres structures a renversement, notamment les anticausatives, les formes passives et les constructions a sujet instrumental. Nous montrons que les structures medopassives sont caracterisees par 3 proprietes principales : le caractere evenementiel de la forme transitive correspondante, la valeur strictement non-episodique, et l'aspect imperfectif.
Estudio del efecto sobre la hemostasia de los distintos agentes terapéuticos utilizados en el tratamiento de la trombocitopenia inmune

La trombocitopenia inmune (PTI) es una patologia de origen inmune caracterizada por una trombocitopenia aislada (cifra de plaquetas < 100 x 109/ L), que no puede ser justificada por otra patologia (infecciosa, central, por otras patologias autoinmunes o hematologicas), siendo su diagnostico de exclusion. Tradicionalmente se asumio que el mecanismo etiopatogenico responsable de la PTI era la destruccion periferica de las plaquetas mediada por autoanticuerpos, pero el hecho de hasta en un 30% a 40% de pacientes no pudiera demostrarse la presencia de estos llevo a pensar que existian otros mecanismos implicados en la patogenia de la enfermedad, como la disregulacion de la megacariopoyesis o del sistema inmune. La mayoria de los pacientes estan asintomaticos o tienen una clinica hemorragica muco-cutanea leve, siendo poco frecuente que presenten manifestaciones hemorragicas graves como hemorragia gastrointestinal, clinica mucocutanea extensa o hemorragia intracraneal. El hecho de que algunos pacientes a pesar de presentar una trombocitopenia grave no presenten sintomas hemorragicos hace pensar que puedan existir algunos mecanismos compensatorios en la hemostasia de estos pacientes. Por otro lado, se ha descrito una mayor incidencia de eventos tromboticos en estos pacientes lo que apoya la idea de que pudiera existir algun mecanismo que contribuya a la hemostasia en el plasma o las plaquetas de estos pacientes.
Modern trolleybuses on Bus Rapid Transit: Key for electrification of public transportation

This paper presents the enormous advantages of applying modern trolleybuses on Bus Rapid Transit systems -BRT-, to ease the electrification of public transportation with all the consequences that this implies: reduction of energy consumption, substitution of fossil fuels, improvement of air quality on cities and travel experience. As a case of study the hypothetical consequences of the electrification of Transmilenio, one of the largest BRT in the world, are presented.
Homogénéisation du modèle de diffusion incluant les mouvements des parois : un modèle simple de représentation dynamique de circuit

Un modele simple de comportement dynamique de circuit magnetique elementaire en vue d'une implantation aisee dans des modeles de dispositifs electromagnetiques bases sur du calcul de champs ou sur une approche de schemas de reluctances est presente. Ce modele provient d'une homogeneisation simplifiee d'un modele complet de diffusion magnetique incluant les effets dus aux mouvements de parois. Le modele de diffusion complet homogeneise obtenu n'est rien d'autre que le modele global de representation dynamique de circuit elabore il y a plusieurs annees dans notre laboratoire. L'interet de cette homogeneisation est d'apporter une signification et une identification de la valeur du parametre associe au modele global obtenu. Des tests effectues sur plusieurs echantillons de materiaux differents permettent de definir les criteres associes au domaine de validite et d'utilisation du modele global de representation de circuit presente
Self-Monitoring Strengthening System Based on Carbon Fiber Laminate

Externally bonded composites reinforced with high-strength fibers are increasingly popular in construction, especially in structures’ strengthening, where the best possible mechanical properties are required. At the same time the ability to autodetect threats is one of the most desirable features of contemporary structures. The authors of the paper have developed an intelligent fabric, wherein the carbon fibers play the role of not only tensile reinforcement but also strain sensor. The idea is based on the construction of the strain gauge, where the thread of carbon fibers arranged in zig-zag pattern works as electrical conductor and is insulated by parallel thread of glass or acrylic fibers. Preliminary laboratory tests were designed to create effective measurement techniques and assess the effectiveness of the strengthening of selected building structures, as reinforced concrete and timber beams. Presented in the paper, selected results of these studies are very promising, although there were some noted problems to be considered in next steps. The main problem here is the control of the cross section of the fibers tow, affecting the total resistance of the fabric. One of the main deficiencies of the proposed solution is also sensitivity to moisture.
Acoustic effects of loud speech and interrelationships among measures

This paper investigates how louder speech affects measures of formants, duration, intensity, and fundamental frequency in female speakers of German. Past studies of loud speech have not systematically assessed a large number of vowels, or how formant values compare to other acoustic measures. Loudness variation was elicited naturalistically in reading and question-answer tasks with target words designed to sample around the vowel space. Results indicate that the high tense vowels /i/ and /u/ show little formant variation in loud speech; other vowels vary mainly in the form of higher F1 in loud speech. Correlational analyses also showed vowel effects: Overall, the data demonstrated consistent relationships between F1 and intensity, duration, and f0 but effects were weaker and sometimes insignificant for /y u i/. The results indicate that conclusions about effects of loudness need to be made on a vowel-specific basis.
Broilers'toes asymmetry and walking ability assessment

A avicultura brasileira ocupa hoje importante posto na economia mundial devido ao seu avanco tecnologico que, associado ao desenvolvimento de linhagens geneticas de alta conformidade, pode comprometer o bem-estar animal, causar desvios de crescimento e prejudicar a producao. A assimetria morfologica tem sido apontada como indicador de bem-estar em aves, uma vez que, mantido esse padrao que propicia equilibrio, o frango teria suas caracteristicas de locomocao de maneira normal, acessando livremente agua e comida. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi verificar a possibilidade de utilizar assimetria morfologica para avaliar a habilidade locomotora de frangos de corte. O trabalho foi realizado no Centro de Tecnologia, UNICAMP. O experimento foi realizado utilizando analise biomecânica e, em seguida, os dedos dos pes foram medidos. Os resultados encontrados nao apontaram que a assimetria pode ser utilizada para a determinacao da capacidade locomotora de frangos de corte. Novos estudos sao recomendados, a fim de procurar por outras correlacoes que possam ajudar a estimar, em campo, dificuldades de locomocao em frangos de corte.
Responses to endothelin-1 in patients with advanced cirrhosis before and after liver transplantation.

In response to Helmy’s comments in his recent letter ( Gut 2004; 53 :470–1), we wish to emphasise the following points, many of which were clearly stated in our original paper.1 In agreement with the comments on “generalised vasodilatation” in cirrhosis, we made it clear that basal forearm blood flow was normal in our patient cohort despite the presence of a vasodilated circulation, as evidenced by a reduced systemic vascular resistance index. As pointed out in our paper, this observation is consistent with findings of previous studies and suggests that beds other than the forearm circulation, such as those of the splanchnic and pulmonary circulation, were dilated in our patients. With regard to the issues raised …
UCASFUM: A Ubiquitous Context-aware Semantic Fuzzy User Modeling System

In this paper, we propose a ubiquitous user modeling system which illustrates different aspects of the individual’s interests and his/her current and future context. The user model is constructed by aggregating and semantically enhancing the partial profiles obtained by mining socially enhanced online traces of the user on a regular basis. Those traces include actions performed and relationships established in the social web accounts in addition to the local machine traces such as bookmarks and web history. The semantical enrichment process consists of two phases: constructing an overlay model by using concepts and hierarchical information from external knowledge bases and creating links from the constructed user model concepts to supported ontologies. The former phase outputs a semantically enhanced user model whereas the latter enables interoperability between applications which use the proposed system for personalization. Moreover, fuzzy membership values are computed for each interest and context item in the user model. In order to model the semantically enhanced user profile and represent fuzziness values, fuzzy hypergraph is used as data structure. Fuzzy hypergraph representation enables extraction of partial user profiles in the requested domains besides answering user modeling queries such as the degree of the user’s interest for the given concepts. By extracting partial profiles by specifying domains, the proposed system can be used for personalization purposes in multi application