Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Child Behavior Checklist Juvenile Bipolar Disorder (CBCL-JBD) and CBCL Posttraumatic Stress Problems (CBCL-PTSP) scales are measures of a single dysregulatory syndrome.

BACKGROUND The Child Behavior Checklist Juvenile Bipolar Disorder (CBCL-JBD) profile and Posttraumatic Stress Problems (CBCL-PTSP) scale have been used to assess juvenile bipolar disorder (JBD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), respectively. However, their validity is questionable according to previous research. Both measures are associated with severe psychopathology often encompassing multiple DSM-IV diagnoses. Further, children who score highly on one of these scales often have elevated scores on the other, independent of PTSD or JBD diagnoses. We hypothesized that the two scales may be indicators of a single syndrome related to dysregulated mood, attention, and behavior. We aimed to describe and identify the overlap between the CBCL-JBD profile and CBCL-PTSP scales. METHOD Two thousand and twenty-nine (2029) children from a nationally representative sample (1073 boys, 956 girls; mean age = 11.98; age range = 6-18) were rated on emotional and behavior problems by their parents using the CBCL. Comparative model testing via structural equation modeling was conducted to determine whether the CBCL-JBD profile and CBCL-PTSP scale are best described as measuring separate versus unitary constructs. Associations with suicidality and competency scores were also examined. RESULTS The CBCL-JBD and CBCL-PTSP demonstrated a high degree of overlap (r = .89) at the latent variable level. The best fitting, most parsimonious model was one in which the CBCL-JBD and CBCL-PTSP items identified a single latent construct, which was associated with higher parental endorsement of child suicidal behavior, and lower functioning. CONCLUSIONS The CBCL-JBD profile and CBCL-PTSP scale overlap to a remarkable degree, and may be best described as measures of a single syndrome. This syndrome appears to be related to severe psychopathology, but may not conform to traditional DSM-IV classification. These results contribute to the ongoing debate about the utility of the CBCL-JBD and CBCL-PTSP profiles, and offer promising methods of empirically based measurement of disordered self-regulation in youth.
Use of oral reading to estimate premorbid intellectual and neuropsychological functioning

Judgment of neuropsychological decline is typically made by comparing a patient's current cognitive performance to data from demographically similar normal individuals. Even within narrowly defined demographic categories, however, there is variability in level of performance, approximating the normal curve. The present study explored the degree to which oral reading scores on the American National Adult Reading Test (ANART) could more accurately predict a person's test performance relative to other demographically similar individuals. In a sample of 141 neurologically healthy participants, the ANART added modestly to the precision of WAIS–R Verbal and Full Scale IQ and Learning score predictions, beyond that achieved by demographics alone; however, ANART score did not significantly improve estimation of Performance IQ, Average Impairment Rating, or Memory score. Use of the ANART tended to improve demographic predictions primarily with “outlier” participants whose oral reading skills were relatively poor. For Verbal IQ, ANART helped with participants who had both poor ANART and relatively high education. Oral reading can be useful for estimating premorbid verbal intelligence and learning in combination with demographic variables, but it does not appear to improve estimates of other neurocognitive abilities. (JINS, 1999, 5, 247–254.)
The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network

The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) was established in 2000 as a network of technical institutions, research institutes, universities, international health organisations and technical networks willing to contribute and participate in internationally coordinated responses to infectious disease outbreaks. It reflected a recognition of the need to strengthen and coordinate rapid mobilisation of experts in responding to international outbreaks and to overcome the sometimes chaotic and fragmented operations characterising previous responses. The network partners agreed that the World Health Organization would coordinate the network and provide a secretariat, which would also function as the operational support team. The network has evolved to comprise 153 institutions/technical partners and 37 additional networks, the latter encompassing a further 355 members and has been directly involved in 137 missions to 79 countries, territories or areas. Future challenges will include supporting countries to achieve the capacity to detect and respond to outbreaks of international concern, as required by the International Health Regulations (2005). GOARN's increasing regional focus and expanding geographic composition will be central to meeting these challenges. The paper summarises some of network's achievements over the past 13 years and presents some of the future challenges.
Effect of a Static Magnetic Field (1.5T) on Brain Oscillatory Activities in Resting State Condition

The aim of the present study was to compare the EEG signal recorded outside and inside a 1.5T magnetic resonance (MR) scanner. The EEG was recorded in eyes open and eyes closed conditions using a digital recording MR-compatible system. To characterize how a static magnetic field induces changes in EEG signal, EEG data were analyzed using FFT frequency analysis. No significant difference between the alpha powers recorded outside and inside the magnetic field was observed in eyes closed conditions. However, in eyes open condition there was a significant increase in alpha power inside the magnet in comparison to the outside position. The changes in alpha power according to the eyes open/closed conditions could be inversely correlated to a subject's state of wakefulness and due to some physiological changes, rather than an effect of the magnetic field. This experiment suggests that subjects' state of wakefulness is of prime concern when performing functional MRI.
PENGARUH LOCUS OF CONTROL, FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE, INCOME TERHADAP FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR

The aim of this study is to test impact locus of control, financial knowledge and income to financial management behavior. Total respondents are 130 respondents. Using regression analysis, the result shows financial knowledge impact financial management behavior but locus of control and personal income don’t impact financial management behavior. Because the sample of this research is student and almost of them have income from their parents.
Kenya Red Cross Society: Opportunities and Capacity Building in Use of ICT in Disaster Management

The Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) has been at the forefront in disaster management in Kenya. In the recent past, the society has diversified and invested in the use of modern information communication technologies in addressing disasters. This paper therefore sought to explore the opportunities and capacity building in ICT by Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) for disaster management. Key informant interviews, structured interviews and secondary data analysis (content analysis) were the sources of information used. The results indicated that KRCS has received support from the Kenya Data Network, and networked its three regional offices out of eight regions. Plans were also underway to complete the networking of other regional offices to enhance the use ICT in disaster management and general administration. The Kenya Red Cross Society had established the EOC in Nairobi, and build capacity in three regions to use ICT for disaster management. The study recommends that a further research be carried out on the Capacity of local institutions in use of ICT in disaster management. Key words : Kenya Red Cross Society, Opportunities, Capacity Building, ICT, Disaster Management.
Analyses of phase noise reduction techniques in CMOS Colpitts oscillator topology at the mm-waves: Inductive degeneration and optimum current density

This paper reports the analyses of two techniques for phase noise reduction in the CMOS Colpitts oscillator circuit topology. Namely, the two techniques inductive degeneration and optimum current density are investigated with the objective of exploring the potential benefits in the mm-waves frequency range. The circuit sizing is carried out in 28 nm bulk CMOS technology. Overall, the analyses show that the adoption of these techniques may lead to a potential phase noise reduction up to 11 dB at a 1 MHz frequency offset for an oscillation frequency of 100 GHz.
Cognitive Subscore Trajectory Prediction in Alzheimer's Disease

Accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) entails clinical evaluation of multiple cognition metrics and biomarkers. Metrics such as the Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale - Cognitive test (ADAS-cog) comprise multiple subscores that quantify different aspects of a patient's cognitive state such as learning, memory, and language production/comprehension. Although computer-aided diagnostic techniques for classification of a patient's current disease state exist, they provide little insight into the relationship between changes in brain structure and different aspects of a patient's cognitive state that occur over time in AD. We have developed a Convolutional Neural Network architecture that can concurrently predict the trajectories of the 13 subscores comprised by a subject's ADAS-cog examination results from a current minimally preprocessed structural MRI scan up to 36 months from image acquisition time without resorting to manual feature extraction. Mean performance metrics are within range of those of existing techniques that require manual feature selection and are limited to predicting aggregate scores.
A novel equalization method with defective-battery-replacing for series-connected lithium battery strings

This paper proposes a novel equalization method with defective-battery-replacing for series-connected lithium battery strings. This method can not only provide good equalization for all the cells, more importantly, it can replace defective battery in the pack, so that the whole pack can still be used without being affected by the defective battery. In this way, the battery pack's service life can be much longer than other ordinary equalization methods do, and the pollution caused by scrap batteries can be greatly reduced. The stabilization and effects are both satisfying proved by simulation and experimental results.
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

The introduction over the last decades of differentiating agents targeting the specific genetic aberration involved in pathogenesis, such as all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and arsenic trioxide (ATO), has turned acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) into the most curable acute leukemia with almost 90% long-term survivors. 1 However, 5-20% of patients still relapsed after an initial remission. 1 Current guidelines of treatment in relapsed APL indicated the use of standard chemotherapy for early relapses after initial ATO-based treatment and, on the contrary, the use of ATO in case of no prior exposure, early relapse (<6 months) to anthracycline-based therapy or late relapse (>6 months) after ATO regimen. 2 In a large series of relapsed patients treated with ATO, the hematological CR rate was 86%, the complete molecular CR was 52%, the estimated early death rate was 7%, and the estimated overall survival (OS) ranged between 50 and 81% at 24 months. 3 A meta-analysis compared the effect of ATO as single agent versus ATO plus ATRA, showing an advantage of the combination in terms of CR, and molecular CR, without increasing early death rate. 4 Is still a matter of discussion the best choice as consolidation treatment in patients re-treated with ATO reinduction: a recent study showed an advantage in OS after 5 years of patients who received autologous stem cell transplant (90.3%) compared to ATO-based maintenance (58.6%). 5 ATO was combined with bortezomib in a phase II trial with a molecular CR rate of 86%: PML/RARa is cleared by this combination through p62-dependent autophagy pathway. 6 Oral ATO could be also a possible option: at a median follow-up of 94 months
A new simple UWB ring filter with flexible band-notch characteristics

This paper proposes a novel design of a simple Ultra-Wideband (UWB) bandpass filter in microstrip technology. This design demonstrates controllable filter characteristics with respect to its passband and band-notch frequencies. The filter is constructed of a single annular ring resonator fed by two orthogonal feed lines connected by a 90° microstrip bend. The filter size, without the input/output transmission lines, does not exceed (11mm×11mm). The insertion loss of the filter is below 0.33 dB over the whole frequency band. It additionally shows a low and flat group delay response. Such proposed filter structure can be a suitable candidate for new UWB filters required for different UWB systems and applications.
Five-degree-of-freedom manipulation of an untethered magnetic device in fluid using a single permanent magnet with application in stomach capsule endoscopy

This paper demonstrates magnetic three-degree-of-freedom (3-DOF) closed-loop position and 2-DOF open-loop orientation control of a mockup magnetic capsule endoscope in fluid with a single permanent magnet positioned by a commercial 6-DOF robotic manipulator, using feedback of only the 3-DOF capsule position measured by a localization system, with application in capsule endoscopy of a fluid-distended stomach. We analyze the kinematics of magnetic manipulation using a single permanent magnet as the end-effector of a serial-link robot manipulator, and we formulate a control method that enables the capsule’s position and direction to be controlled when the robot manipulator is not in a kinematic singularity, and that sacrifices control over the capsule’s direction to maintain control over the capsule’s position when the manipulator enters a singularity. We demonstrate the method’s robustness to a reduced control rate of 25 Hz, reduced localization rates down to 30 Hz, deviation in the applied magnetic field from that expected, and the presence of manipulator singularities. Five-DOF manipulation of an untethered magnetic device has been previously demonstrated by electromagnetic systems only.
Information Sales and Insider Trading with Long-lived Information

Fundamental information resembles in many respects a durable good. Hence, the effects of its incorporation into stock prices depend on who is the agent controlling its flow. Similarly to a durable goods monopolist, a monopolistic analyst selling information intertemporally competes against herself. This forces her to partially relinquish control over the information flow to traders. Conversely, an insider solves the intertemporal competition problem through vertical integration, thus exerting a tighter control over the flow of information. Comparing market patterns I show that a dynamic market where information is provided by an analyst is thicker and more informative than one where an insider trades.
Speaker localization in noisy environments using steered response voice power

Many devices, including smart TVs and humanoid robots, can be operated through speech interface. Since a user can interact with such a device at a distance, speech-operated devices must be able to process speech signals from a distance. Although many methods exist to localize speakers via sound source localization, it is very difficult to reliably find the location of a speaker in a noisy environment. In particular, conventional sound source localization methods only find the loudest sound source within a given area, and such a sound source may not necessarily be related to human speech. This can be problematic in real environments where loud noises frequently occur, and the performance of speech-based interfaces for a variety of devices could be negatively impacted as a result. In this paper, a new speaker localization method is proposed. It identifies the location associated with the maximum voice power from all candidate locations. The proposed method is tested under a variety of conditions using both simulation data and real data, and the results indicate that the performance of the proposed method is superior to that of a conventional algorithm for various types of noises1.
Asynchronous Machine Rotor Fault Diagnosis Technique Using Complex Wavelets

This paper introduces a novel approach for the detection of rotor faults in asynchronous machines, based on wavelet analysis of the stator phase current. To be more specific, the measured stator phase current is filtered through a complex wavelet. Theoretical analysis validates that the spectrum of the modulus of the result of the filtering is free from the fundamental supply frequency component, and the fault characteristics can be highlighted. This is advantageous, especially if the induction machine operates at low slip values, where the characteristic frequency components of the rotor fault are very close to the fundamental frequency component. At the same time, by matching the wavelet function to the frequencies of the faulty components, a narrow bandpass filter at the frequency region of the fault characteristic spectral components is obtained. Furthermore, in the context of this paper, features extracted using the proposed technique are used as input to a support vector machine classifier that is employed for the detection of the rotor fault. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed technique.
Service Sector: Systematization of a Toolkit for Investment Activity Efficiency Evaluation

The article is dedicated to systematization of a toolkit for evaluation of investment efficiency in the service sector. Taking into account the domestic and international experience in investment projects evaluation accumulated in the recent years the author specified criteria of investment advisability in the service sector and offered a system of indices to assess investment activity efficiency in the service sector. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015. v6n3s2p666
The Future of DNA Adductomic Analysis

Covalent modification of DNA, resulting in the formation of DNA adducts, plays a central role in chemical carcinogenesis. Investigating these modifications is of fundamental importance in assessing the mutagenicity potential of specific exposures and understanding their mechanisms of action. Methods for assessing the covalent modification of DNA, which is one of the initiating steps for mutagenesis, include immunohistochemistry, 32P-postlabeling, and mass spectrometry-based techniques. However, a tool to comprehensively characterize the covalent modification of DNA, screening for all DNA adducts and gaining information on their chemical structures, was lacking until the recent development of “DNA adductomics”. Advances in the field of mass spectrometry have allowed for the development of this methodology. In this perspective, we discuss the current state of the field, highlight the latest developments, and consider the path forward for DNA adductomics to become a standard method to investigate covalent modification of DNA. We specifically advocate for the need to take full advantage of this new era of mass spectrometry to acquire the highest quality and most reliable data possible, as we believe this is the only way for DNA adductomics to gain its place next to the other “-omics” methodologies as a powerful bioanalytical tool.
Using a Competency Approach to Understand HCN Managers in Asia: A Study of Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, and Hong Kong Managers in Japanese MNEs

This study examined host country nationals (HCNs) in multinational enterprises (MNEs) through the lens of a competency approach. Participants consisted of 500 managers working for a leading Japanese retail MNE, with 100 each from Japan, China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The study highlighted three competency variables of those managers for 12 skills: the level of competency demands; that of competencies; and that of adaptation as assessed by the fit between the levels of competencies and the levels of corresponding competency demands. Several similarities and differences in the competency variables of the HCN managers emerged. For example, relationship skills were the most demanded competency for all HCN managers as well as the most developed competency for all manager groups except the Thai. Further, goal-setting skills, while highly demanded, showed low adaptation levels for all groups. The strength of the levels of the three competency variables, however, differed significantly among groups. Based on the empirical evidence obtained from this study, practical implications for HR professionals were discussed.
Is percutaneous left atrial appendage transcatheter occlusion an alternative to oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation?

To the Editor: Percutaneous left atrial appendage (LAA) transcatheter occlusion (PLAATO) has been suggested to prevent stroke in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). 1 PLAATO is performed by implanting a novel device via transseptal catheterization into the LAA to seal it.1 Because more than 90% of thrombi are located within the LAA in AF, occlusion of the LAA seems an attractive alternative to oral anticoagulation (OAC), especially in AF patients who are not suitable candidates for OAC. However, performing PLAATO in patients with AF raises several concerns: 1) it is not known whether LAA thrombi are responsible for the increased number of thromboembolic events in patients with AF; atrial, ventricular, or aortic thrombi might also be important sources of arterial embolism; 2) hypercoagulability reported in patients with AF2 will not be treated by the PLAATO technique; 3) it …
Uniform converting matrix in photometric stereo shape reconstruction method

We present an improvement in accuracy and stability of the method that reconstructs shape from photometric stereo. Our previous method applies the Jacobi's iterative method to the reflectance map equation. In this method the sparse matrix that converts the shading into depth has non-negative diagonal terms, assuring numerical stability for most cases. An extended numerical examination of the method, however, reveals two problems. One is associated with numerical instability and the other is with inaccuracy of the shape. In this paper, the matrix is modified so that all the diagonal terms have three non-negative terms for each of the two lighting directions. It is shown that the modification not only makes it possible to reconstruct shapes for certain bad lighting conditions, but it also significantly improves the accuracy over the entire shape.