Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Kinetics of Acetate Oxidation by Two Sulfate Reducers Isolated from Anaerobic Granular Sludge

ABSTRACT Kinetic parameters of acetate oxidation were determined for the sulfate reducers Desulforhabdus amnigenus andDesulfobacca acetoxidans. Based on these parameters, both sulfate reducers seem to be able to outcompeteMethanosaeta spp. for acetate in acetate-fed anaerobic bioreactors. Mixed-substrate studies showed thatD. amnigenus degraded acetate and hydrogen simultaneously but preferred lactate, propionate, and ethanol over acetate.
Advances in glaucoma treatment and management: neurotrophic agents.

The causes of glaucoma are complex and so are its treatment regimens. It is almost as if glaucoma were several separate diseases. Controlling intraocular pressure (IOP) in the anterior segment is certainly a prime consideration, but the pathologic endpoint of glaucoma is the death of the retinal ganglion cell in the posterior segment. The disease itself is probably best called an optic neuropathy, one of many diseases that can affect neuronal cells. However, it is unique as to the cell affected (the ganglion cell) and the endpoints of the disease process. Biologically and physically, glaucoma is characterized by changes in the optic disc, optic nerve, and brain and by ganglion cell death. Functionally, the changes lead to visual impairment, as best exemplified by a decrease in visual field. Thus, developing methods of preserving ganglion cell function and lifespan are the ultimate goals in maintaining vision in glaucoma. One way to achieve preservation is through neuroprotection—the use of neuron-survival (neurotrophic) agents. In a rational approach to disease control, one should first ask: What are the stages of glaucoma pathology where neurotrophic agents might be effective? Probably not at the stage of an initial insult or injury such as with a genetic mutation, increased IOP, and so on. Intervention can come relatively early, though, maybe at the first signs of physical and structural changes in the disc region and optic nerve, or at least at the first signs of vision loss. These changes would be rooted in biochemical alterations secondary to the primary insult but still early enough to slow, halt, or even reverse the disease process. A prime therapeutic target would be the process of cell death of the ganglion cells; similarly, a secondary target would be the induced degeneration to neighboring ganglion cells through a “bystander” effect. An important but difficult area would be controlling gliosis and the changes that occur in glial activation. However, the effects of neurotrophic agents will be different at different stages of the disease, with obviously no effect after most or all the ganglion cells are dead.
Failure of antiretroviral therapy to control Varicella zoster retinitis

The term necrotizing herpetic retinopathies encompasses a spectrum of diseases which includes cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, acute retinal necrosis (ARN) and Varicella zoster retinitis (VZR). Varicella zoster retinitis is a rapidly progressive, necrotizing condition most commonly reported in patients with AIDS. A case of vitreous biopsy‐proven VZR is reported in a patient with AIDS that progressed despite immune recovery on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) to a viral load < 50 copies/mL and a CD4 count of 230 cells/μL. This is in contrast to CMV retinitis in which maintenance therapy appears unnecessary once the CD4 count rises and the viral load falls on HAART. Patients with VZR and AIDS should therefore be monitored for reactivation of retinal disease despite HAART‐induced remission.
Increasing awareness and improving the care of urinary incontinence: highlights from the world health organization 2nd international consultation on incontinence july 1-4, 2001, paris, france.

In July of 2001, some of the world’s leading urologists and urogynecologists gathered in Paris for the Second International Consultation on Incontinence. The World Health Organization (WHO) organized this meeting. In the summer of 1998, the group first met in Monaco to increase awareness and improve the care of urinary incontinence worldwide.1 At that meeting, committees were formed to assess relevant information on various aspects of urinary incontinence, including epidemiology and voiding dysfunction in the elderly, and to develop guidelines based on these assessments. Also, the first consultation pledged to define strategies in both education and research.2 The principal task of the second consultation was to build on the work of the first consultation and further develop management plans for incontinence. What follows is a discussion of some of the outstanding presentations highlighted at the WHO meeting.
Determinants of Organizational Commitment for Public Administration Employees: A Theoretical Model with an International Perspective

The current economic and social recession is taking its toll on public sector organizations, which suffer continuous budget restrictions and restrict service provision. Public employees are directly affected by such circumstances, worsening their working conditions and decreasing their satisfaction and engagement levels, which in turn will affect their performance and their organizational behaviour. Indeed, there is a need for public organizations to make more with less, and public employees have to endure facing the increasing demands of their citizen-customers with reduced resources, which will have an effect on the way they relate to their job (employee engagement) and their motivation and satisfaction levels at work. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the literature on the role of job engagement and job satisfaction as determinants of organizational commitment for local administration employees. Our research contribution is the development of a model in which the most relevant variables are put in value from a theoretical point of view, trying to establish the direct and indirect relationships that they might have over public employees’ behaviour. The model takes into account the mediation effect of cultural values, since different country cultures result in different work environments.
In-flight reconfigurable FPGA-based space systems

This paper gives an overview of in-flight reconfigurable FPGA-based space systems. Firstly, an introduction is presented regarding issues of FPGAs in space systems such as: types of FPGAs being used, the increasing use of FPGAs to the detriment of non-programmable devices, the project phases in which FPGAs are being used, the types of FPGA reconfiguration being considered, and the applications of in-flight reconfiguration of FPGAs. Secondly, this paper introduces the architecture of in-flight reconfigurable FPGA-based space systems platforms and a prospective self-repairing multi-FPGA system that uses in-flight reconfiguration for failure recovery. Thirdly, the essentials of the reconfigurable systems of two European space missions to be launched in the near future are explained here, focusing on their in-flight reconfiguration capability.
'A Drink That Makes You Feel Happier, Relaxed and Loving': Young People's Perceptions of Alcohol Advertising on Facebook.

AIMS To explore young people's perceptions of alcohol advertising on Facebook and investigate perceived compliance with the Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC). METHODS An online cross-sectional survey with 172 Australians aged 16-29 years recruited from a market research website and via Facebook. We compiled advertisements from six popular alcohol brands' Australian Facebook pages and asked respondents for their perceptions and interpretations in open and closed-ended questions. RESULTS Open-ended responses most commonly indicated that the main messages of the advertisements related to social success. In closed-ended questions, respondents perceived advertisements implied that alcohol facilitated relaxation (67%), improved mood (65%), social success (57%) and confidence (49%). CONCLUSION Young people identified the main themes of alcohol advertising on Facebook as related to social success and significant improvement in mood. Young people's interpretations of Facebook alcohol advertising suggest breaches of ABAC guidelines. Strengthening the enforcement and application of the ABAC and social media alcohol advertising policies is justified.
A 22‐YEAR‐OLD MAN WITH INTRACRANEAL HYPERTENSION AND IMPAIRED SENSATION OVER THE PERINEUM AND LEFT FOOT

Primary leptomeningeal tumors are rare and can have multiple origins. This young man presented an intracranial hypertension syndrome and brain MRI features of diffuse leptomeningeal enhancement over cerebral and cerebellar hemispheres. A second cerebellar biopsy allowed the diagnosis of a primary diffuse leptomeningeal Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). Besides the paucity of reports of primary leptomeningeal PNET, its differentiation from primary leptomeningeal medulloblastomas is not always clear-cut and is discussed.
Describing Point of Entry into Care and Being Lost to Program in a Cohort of HIV Positive Pregnant Women in a Large Urban Centre in Uganda

Introduction. We aim to describe the time of entry into care and factors associated with being lost to program (LTP) in pregnant women on Option B Plus in an integrated HIV and antenatal care (ANC) clinic in Uganda. Methods. We included all pregnant women enrolled into the integrated HIV-ANC clinic from January 2012 to 31st July 2014, while the follow up period extended up to October 30th 2015. LTP was defined as being out of care for ≥3 months. Results. Overall 856 women were included. Only 36.4% (86/236) of the women were enrolled in the first trimester. Overall 69 (8.1%) were LTP. In the multivariate analysis older women (HR: 0.80 per five-year increase, CI: 0.64–1.0, and P = 0.060) and women on ART at the time of pregnancy (0.58, CI: 0.34–0.98, and P = 0.040) were more likely not to be LTP. Among women already on ART at the time of pregnancy no factor was associated with LTP. Conclusion. Our results suggest the need for interventions to enhance prompt linkage of HIV positive women to HIV services for ART initiation and for increased retention particularly in young and ART naive women.
A message passing algorithm for the evaluation of social influence

In this paper, we define a new measure of node centrality in social networks, the Harmonic Influence Centrality, which emerges naturally in the study of social influence over networks. Next, we introduce a distributed message passing algorithm to compute the Harmonic Influence Centrality of each node: its design is based on an intuitive analogy between social and electrical networks. Although our convergence analysis assumes the networks to have no cycle, the algorithm can be successfully applied on general graphs.
Magmatism on rift flanks: Insights from ambient noise phase velocity in Afar region

During the breakup of continents in magmatic settings, the extension of the rift valley is commonly assumed to initially occur by border faulting and progressively migrate in space and time toward the spreading axis. Magmatic processes near the rift flanks are commonly ignored. We present phase velocity maps of the crust and uppermost mantle of the conjugate margins of the southern Red Sea (Afar and Yemen) using ambient noise tomography to constrain crustal modification during breakup. Our images show that the low seismic velocities characterize not only the upper crust beneath the axial volcanic systems but also both upper and lower crust beneath the rift flanks where ongoing volcanism and hydrothermal activity occur at the surface. Magmatic modification of the crust beneath rift flanks likely occurs for a protracted period of time during the breakup process and may persist through to early seafloor spreading.
Letrozole as a potent inhibitor of cell proliferation and expression of metalloproteinases (MMP‐2 and MMP‐9) by human epithelial breast cancer cells

P450 aromatase catalyzes the conversion of androgens to estrogens and plays a key role in the cell growth of hormone‐dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. On the other hand, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), which can degrade almost all components of the extracellular matrix, play a crucial role in tumor cell invasion and cancer metastasis. In the present study the effect of letrozole on cell proliferation of estrogen receptor (ER)‐positive MCF‐7 human epithelial breast cancer and MCF‐12A human mammary epithelial cells was studied. The effect of letrozole on the in vitro release of MMPs, particularly type IV collagenases (MMP‐2 and MMP‐9), by the ER‐positive MCF‐7 cells was also investigated, using a solid‐phase method of high sensitivity and accuracy. Using RNA isolates from cell lines MCF‐7 and MCF‐12A, reverse transcriptase‐polymerase chain reaction analysis revealed that only MCF‐7 cells express the P450 aromatase gene. Study of the effects of letrozole alone and the hormones 17‐β‐estradiol, testosterone and 4‐androstene‐3, 17‐dione in the presence and absence of letrozole on cell growth at the DNA synthesis level showed that letrozole significantly suppressed the endogenous aromatase‐induced proliferation of MCF‐7 cells. The majority of MMPs secreted by MCF‐7 cells were identified in their pro‐forms, which was in accordance with the low metastatic potential determined for these cells. After treatment of cells with letrozole (10 nM) for 24 and 48 h, significant inhibition of MMP levels was obtained. Furthermore, concurrent treatment of MCF‐7 cells with 17‐β‐estradiol in the presence of letrozole significantly suppressed the estradiol‐induced stimulation of MMP levels. The data obtained suggest that letrozole is a potent in vitro inhibitor of cell proliferation and of type IV collagenases expressed by ER‐positive MCF‐7 cells and may be of value for suppressing breast tumor growth and invasiveness. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Pacific Rim and Midle East Markets for Hardwood Products

Dramatic changes have taken place in the U.S. hardwood export market since 1975. World demand for U.S. hardwood logs, lumber, and veneer has quadrupled. Exports to Europe and particularly the Pacific Rim, have grown significantly. In this presentation, the focus will be on the Pacific Rim and Middle East markets. Reasons for overseas demand of U.S. hardwood products will be presented. Also addressed will be the importance of exports to our primary industry and the Southern hardwood resource situation. The benefits from increasing hardwood exports of nonselect species from the South will be presented along with ways to expand the Southern hardwood industry through utilization of the present quality of sawtimber and resulting lumber. SOME OVERVIEW POINTS 1. About $1 of every $5 received by the hardwood sawmill industry in 1987 was a result of export sales. 2. Latest FAO world forest products data show the U.S. ranked No. 2 in hardwood lumber exports and No. 5 in log exports (based on value). 3. Export products are different from those sold on the domestic market. 4. Hardwood exports quadrupled from 1975 to 1987. 5. Hardwood exports could reach record levels of 1.3 billion board feet in 1988. These exports totaled 908 million board feet in 1987. 6. Markets have grown and shifted over the last 10+ years with major gains attained in the European and Pacific Rim markets. 7. The first four major importing countries are Canada, West Germany, Japan, and Taiwan. 8. Red oak, white oak, and a category called “other” (we speculate that much of this was cherry and red alder) made up 78% of log exports, 81 o/o of lumber exports, and 91 o/o of veneer exports in 1987. 9. Southern United States has substantial quantities of hardwood sawtimber and these resources are increasing and not decreasing.
HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK KOMITE AUDIT TERHADAPKETEPATAN WAKTU PENYAMPAIAN LAPORAN KEUANGANPADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI

The aim of this study examine the relationship of Audit Committee competence, Audit Committee size and Audit Committee meeting to financial report timeliness. This study represent the empirical research which used purposive sampling technique to collect data. Data were collected using secondary data of 71 manufacturing company which listed in Indonesian Stock Exchange 2010-2014. Data analysis uses logistic regression with the program SPSS 21 for windows. The result of this study show that Audit Committee competence, Audit Committee size and Audit Committee meeting are not related to financial report timeliness. Key Word: Audit Committee Competence, Audit Committee Size, Audit Committee Meeting and Financial Report Timeliness.
Analysis, design, and evaluation of a high frequency inductor to reduce manufacturing cost, and improve the efficiency of a PV inverter

Photovoltaic inverters are the major functional units of the photovoltaic systems. Therefore, efficiency and cost are vitally important in the design, and operation of the PV system. Magnetic components are the bulkiest component and highly affect the efficiency of the galvanically isolated PV inverter and design of such component generally involves a compromise between the reduction of core loss at the expense of increased winding loss or vice versa. The loss characteristics of the magnetic material itself present a fundamental limitation on core loss reduction, implying that the intrinsic reduction of core loss density depends on magnetic material improvements. Hence, the essential tradeoff between cost, performance and physical size must be done by designers to make the most optimal inductor for their design. A high frequency magnetic powder core inductor used in galvanically isolated PV inverter is analyzed with commercially available finite element analysis software, Maxwell - Ansoft. Results obtained from simulation studies are compared with built prototype show good agreement.
A Model for Content Internetworking (CDI)

Content (distribution) internetworking (CDI) is the technology for interconnecting content networks, sometimes previously called "content peering" or "CDN peering". A common vocabulary helps the process of discussing such interconnection and interoperation. This document introduces content networks and content internetworking, and defines elements for such a common vocabulary.
Yes, We Care! Results of the Ethics and Natural Language Processing Surveys

We present here the context and results of two surveys (a French one and an international one) concerning Ethics and NLP, which we designed and conducted between June and September 2015. These surveys follow other actions related to raising concern for ethics in our community, including a Journée d’études, a workshop and the Ethics and Big Data Charter. The concern for ethics shows to be quite similar in both surveys, despite a few differences which we present and discuss. The surveys also lead to think there is a growing awareness in the field concerning ethical issues, which translates into a willingness to get involved in ethics-related actions, to debate about the topic and to see ethics be included in major conferences themes. We finally discuss the limits of the surveys and the means of action we consider for the future. The raw data from the two surveys are freely available online.
STUDIES IN THE MICA GROUP ; RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLYMORPHISM AND COMPOSITION IN THE MUSCOVITE-LEPIDOLITE SERIES

A determination of the crystal structures of about 50 muscovites and lepidolites of known composition has demonstrated the existence of a complete series between muscovite and lepidolite. The polymorphic variation in this series can be correlated with chemical composition, particularly with Li:O content. A new variant of the muscovite structure has beendiscovered forwhich theterm lithian muscovila isproposed. This modificationcrystallizes with a structure very similar to that of normal muscovite and apparently links heptaphyllite muscovite with octophyllite lepidolite. Normal musocvite may have as much as 3.37oLiro. Micas with 3.44.07oLi2O are generally characterized by poor crystal developmentand anomalous optical properties owing to their transitional structures. Lepidolites with 4.0-5.t/s LizO generally crystallize as the 6-layer monoclinic polymorph whereas those with more than 5.170 LirO have usually crystallized as the l-layer monoclinic polymorph. Hexagonal lepidolite is commonly associated with the l-layer monoclinic polymorph, and both have essentially identical compositions. Twinning may be responsible for the hexagonal form. Polymorphic modifications of lepidolite may occur across sheets and also along the c-axis directions in singie books. Owing to considerable overlapping of indices and 2V, the various polymorphs may not be distinguished on the basis of optical constants alone.
Salmonellosis in calves--the effect of dose rate and other factors on transmission.

Abstract Extract Salmonella infections in domestic animals in New Zealand have been reported by Josland (1950) and Salisbury (1958), while Nottingham (1961) has drawn attention to the high incidence of Salmonella in animals slaughtered at meat works. The latter found Salmonella in 15% of dairy cattle, 4% of beef cattle, 15% of sheep, and 13% of calves. If these figures reflect the true incidence of Salmonella in domestic animals in New Zealand, it is surprising that outbreaks of salmonellosis are not diagnosed more often in the field. In fact, the number of isolations of Salmonella from material submitted to Wallaceville Animal Research Centre for confirmation of a diagnosis of salmonellosis was only 158, or 3.9% of 3,978 cases examined over a period of eight years. These figures suggest that the incidence of Salmonella in the field may not be nearly as high as that found by Nottingham for stock slaughtered at the works.
[R.Sup.2]: A Market-Based Measure of Portfolio and Mutual Fund Diversification

The ability to diversify a portfolio across a broad range of stocks leads to efficient risk-sharing, but how do investors know if they are well-diversified? There are many commonly accepted measures of corporate diversification, but measures of portfolio and mutual fund diversification are lacking. Barnea and Logue (1973) argue that R~ from the market model regression is a measure of diversification. In this study, I evaluate R~ as a valid measure of portfolio and mutual fund diversification. I provide evidence that diversified portfolios and diversified mutual funds have significantly higher R~s than undiversified portfolios and undiversified mutual funds, respectively. With the complexities of portfolio theoiy and the varied educational backgrounds of stockholders, an unambiguous, objective, and easi/v calculated measure of diversification such as R~ is of great value.
Exercise and restless legs syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common, underdiagnosed neurological movement disorder of undetermined etiology. The primary treatments for restless legs syndrome are pharmacological. To date, no randomized controlled trials have examined the effectiveness of an exercise program on the symptoms of RLS. METHODS Study participants (N = 41) were randomized to either exercise or control groups. 28 participants (average age 53.7; 39% males) were available and willing to begin the 12-week trial. The exercise group was prescribed a conditioning program of aerobic and lower-body resistance training 3 days per week. Restless legs symptoms were assessed by the International RLS Study Group (IRLSSG) severity scale and an ordinal scale of RLS severity at the beginning of the trial, and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks. RESULTS Twenty-three participants completed the trial. At the end of the 12 weeks, the exercise group (N = 11) had a significant improvement in symptoms compared with the control group (N = 12) (P = .001 for the IRLSSG severity scale and P < .001 for the ordinal scale). CONCLUSIONS The prescribed exercise program was effective in improving the symptoms of RLS.