Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Ovid's Theban History: The First ‘Anti-Aeneid’?

The magnificence of Augustan Rome is the indispensable setting for Ovid the urbane love poet, rusticitas is the one unforgivable sin. Yet in Ovid's perpetuum carmen cities are for the most part invisible, at best incidental backdrops; the countryside, present in many vividly drawn landscapes, constantly thrusts itself on our attention, a place where mysterious powers menace the individual's identity. This neglect of the city makes a striking, and deliberate, contrast with the Aeneid, a ktistic epic whose meaning is governed by constant reference forward to the ‘altae moenia Romae’. Ovid, whose main epic time-scale does include the foundation of Rome, devotes five words to the making of those walls. The one major exception to this indifference to the central theme of Virgilian epic is the Theban episode in Metamorphoses 3.1–4.603. The story of Cadmus and his family forms a self-contained unit within the flux of Ovid's epic of transformation. It tells of a ktisis that goes wrong: Cadmus obeys Apollo's injunction to found a city (3.13 ‘moenia fac condas’), but in the end the exile who had founded a new home is driven into a second exile: ‘exit | conditor urbe sua’ (4.565f.).
Analysis of angiotensins I, II, and III in pulmonary vascular bed of the rat.

The inhibitory effects of losartan (Dup 753), a nonpeptide angiotensin (ANG) II-type 1 receptor antagonist, on responses to ANG I, II, and III were investigated in the isolated perfused lung of the rat. Under conditions of constant pulmonary blood flow and left atrial pressure, injections of ANG I, II, and III into the pulmonary arterial perfusion circuit caused dose-related increases in pulmonary arterial pressure. Responses to ANG I, II, and III were reproducible with respect to time, and Dup 753, in a dose of 3 nM/ml injected into the perfusion circuit, decreased responses to the three peptides. Dup 753 had no significant effect on pressor responses to norepinephrine, serotonin, or BAY K 8644, and Dup 753 had no significant effect on mean baseline pulmonary arterial or airway pressure. Captopril and enalaprilat, ANG II-converting enzyme inhibitors, decreased the pressor response to ANG I while increasing the pressor response to ANG II and III. In addition, responses to ANG I, II, and III were similar when compared on a molar basis, suggesting the three peptides had similar pressor activity in the isolated perfused rat lung. Pressor responses to the angiotensin peptides were greater compared with responses to pressor agents that increase vascular resistance by various mechanisms, and Dup 753 did not significantly alter the pressor response to ventilatory hypoxia. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
EFHC2 SNP rs7055196 is not associated with fear recognition in 45,X Turner syndrome

The neurocognitive phenotype of Turner syndrome (TS) includes deficits in social cognitive skills such as recognition of the facial affect expressing fear. A TS social cognition locus was previously mapped to a 5 megabase interval of Xp11.3‐p11.4 by Good et al. 2003 . A recent study by these same workers found evidence for association of a SNP in the EFHC2 gene, rs7055196, within this interval with fear recognition in 45,X TS. As EFHC2 was not a biological candidate gene for this phenotype a priori, we sought to replicate their finding in an independent cohort of 45,X TS subjects, using the same instrument to measure facial affect fear recognition. In contrast to the previous results, we find no evidence of an association between rs7055196 genotype and fear recognition. Other variations in EFHC2 and other candidate genes should be tested for association with social cognition in 45,X TS. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Bandpass filter design with active inductor by means of wave digital approach

We present a wave digital approach (WDA) for the design of active filters based on high-Q active inductors (AI). The first approach proposed in the paper makes use of scattering parameters of the AI and has been conceived for RF practical applications. The use of active inductors in place of spiral inductors significantly improves the overall performance of the filter and allows to enhance both shape and quality factor with respect to a traditional passive configuration. With the proposed method is possible to take into account these improvements already at the design stage, so allowing to define the better topology and filter order. As an example of application, the filter has been optimised for operating at 2250 MHz with a 3 dB bandwidth of 30 MHz and a very high slope factor.
AVOIDANCE OF IDIOMS IN A SECOND LANGUAGE: THE EFFECT OF L1-L2 DEGREE OF SIMILARITY

The study investigates whether avoidance of L2 (English) idioms is determined by the degree of similarity to their L1 (Hebrew) counterparts. Four degrees of similarity were established through a three-dimensional framework for L1-L2 comparison. 56 university English majors were tested on 20 idioms (5 per each type), elicited by a fill-in translation test. The totals of idiomatic and non-idiomatic responses were compared for each student, for each idiom type. Results showed that idioms as a category were not avoided, that L2 proficiency was a factor in idiom avoidance and that avoidance of specific idiom types was related to L1-L2 degrees of similarity.
A Review on Content Based Image Retrieval using Mixture Model for Image Representation

Content Based Image Retrieval has drawn attention in last few years. CBIR is used for retrieving images from the large scale. Without the use of compressed code for image retrieval large scale of images cannot be searched expeditiously. Bag-of-Words BoW is not realistic for huge image database because it is concentrated in memory. The main objective is to achieve high performance and lower memory cost. The new framework Mixture of Subspace Image Representation is used. In this local descriptor is modelled for each image present in the database. A query image is given to the system is matched with the image present in the database and the likelihood function is computed. It is found out through the review of papers that the new framework represents every database image in a small amount of number of bytes which achieves good performance than the state-of –art. The memory required to store the data is more so the new framework is proposed. So that they require the less memory and improved performance of retrieval. The retrieval performance is improved because of the reduction of the large scale database.
Infrared thermal detectors parameters: semiconductor bolometers versus pyroelectrics

Semiconductor bolometric detectors parameters have been analyzed within the wavelength of 100µm up to 3mm and cryogenic temperatures. From analyses and results obtained, it is shown that the values of NEP have been found to be 16.4×10-15W/Hz-1/2 and 38.466×10-15W/Hz-1/2 for cryogenic temperatures 0.5K and 5K, respectively. For the wavelength 200 µm, the maximum value of the voltage responsivity RV of the bolometer is 0.106×10-11 V/W, while for the wavelengths 1 mm, 2 mm and 3 mm, corresponding values of voltage responsivity RV of the bolometer are 0.53×10-11 V/W, 0.58×10-11 V/W and 0.637×10-11 V/W, respectively. This paper also outlines analyzes of the temperature dependency of infrared pyroelectric detectors parameters at medium wavelength (MWIR). Certain pyroelectric materials such as TGS, LiTaO3, LiNbO3, Li2SO4xH2O, BaTiO3, NaNO2, PVF2, SBN and SbSi have been analyzed within the temperature range of 273K up to 343K. Analytically it is proven that thermal time constant decreases with increasing temperature and decreasing the thickness of the detector. Analyses have shown that the smallest response time for detector which operates at room temperature 300K was achieved for the material Li2SO4×H2O with value of several milliseconds, but anyway much greater then that of photon detectors. It is also shown that NEP depends directly on circuit noises voltages. In the paper are analyzed three types of noises: thermal noise, dielectric noise, and amplifier noise. The maximum possible value of detectivity to be achieved for a MWIR infrared pyroelectric detector operates at room temperature 300K was 2.12×108 for NaNO2.
Using marine bioassays to classify the toxicity of dutch harbor sediments

A procedure was developed to assess contaminated marine sediments from Dutch harbors for possible adverse biological effects using three laboratory bioassays: A 10‐d survival test with the amphipod Corophium volutator, a 14‐d survival test with the heart urchin Echinocardium cordatum (adults), and the bioluminescence inhibition test with the bacterium Vibrio fischeri (Microtoxr̀ solid phase test [SP]). Microtox results were mathematically corrected for the modifying influence of fine sediment particles. After a validation procedure on test performance and modifying factors, respectively, 81%, 99%, and 90% of the amphipod, heart urchin, and Microtox results were approved. Lower and upper threshold limits for biological effects were set at respectively 24 and 30% mortality for C. volutator, 27 and 35% mortality for E. cordatum, and 24 and 48 toxic units for the Microtox SP based on significant differences with control sediment and the performance of reference sediments. The bioassays clearly distinguished harbor sediments that give rise to acute effects and those that do not. Threshold limits for the amphipods, heart urchins, and bacteria were exceeded in, respectively, 9 to 17%, 33 to 40%, and 23 to 50% of the sediment samples. Highest effects were observed in sediments from the northerly harbors; there was significantly less response in sediments from the Delta Region and the port of Rotterdam (The Netherlands). The procedure outlined in this paper can be used for routine screening of contaminated dredged material that is proposed for open water disposal.
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry in patients with lower limb reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.

OBJECTIVE To assess the difference in bone mineral density (BMD) between pathologic and healthy legs in reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) using a whole body BMD with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). METHODS Cross sectional evaluation of BMD in 55 patients with RSDS compared BMD of the affected and the healthy limb with 121 controls. Followup was performed on 21 patients treated with intravenous pamidronate. RESULTS In the cross sectional study, BMD was reduced in the dystrophic affected extremities and this reduction correlated with the duration of evolution of the disease. In the longitudinal study, BMD remained stable in patients treated with pamidronate. CONCLUSION The cross sectional study confirms that DEXA is not a diagnostic tool. The longitudinal study confirms DEXA is accurate, nontraumatic, rapid, and safe for longterm quantitative assessment of unilateral bone loss caused by lower limb RSDS.
Influence of the Wake Effect on Electrical Dynamics of Commercial Tidal Farms: Application to the Alderney Race (France)

Marine renewable energies (MRE) allow the diversification of the energy mix and are thus developing rapidly. The extraction of tidal energy is one of the most promising MRE and is nowadays in a preindustrial phase. The Alderney Race (Raz Blanchard in French), situated between the island of Alderney (Channel Islands) and the Cap de la Hague in France, capitalizes a resource estimated between 5 and 14 TWh/year. This great tidal resource attracts tidal energy developers. Harnessing the high potential of the Alderney Race requires deploying numerous turbines in arrays. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of the wake effects on the electrical dynamics of commercial tidal farms. The proposed methodology is applied to a hypothetical tidal farm in the Alderney Race. The influence of the wake effects on the power produced by a tidal farm is assessed by comparing simulations where the effect is neglected to simulations with wake effects. Two operational conditions are analyzed: Normal operation (one-day simulation with varying tidal speed); grid disturbances (voltage dip at the tidal farm point of common coupling). Simulations show that neglecting the wake effect implies significant errors in active power estimation at the point of common coupling during normal operation. Moreover, differences in the behavior of the system during voltage dip occur if the wake effect is not taken into account.
Sensitivity of poliomyelitis surveillance in India.

OBJECTIVE To estimate the sensitivity of poliomyelitis surveillance in India. DESIGN A comparison of two sets of data obtained from lameness surveys and routine surveillance system. METHODS Lameness surveys were undertaken by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 1981, 1989 and 1992 using 30-cluster sampling technique. These data were compared with the number of polio cases reported through routine surveillance system. RESULTS Based on the 1981 survey which was undertaken near the initiation of routine immunization with oral polio vaccine (OPV) in India, poliomyelitis incidence was estimated at 25 cases per 100,000 population. Subsequent studies in 1989 and 1992 estimated a decrease in incidence rates to 15.7 and 6.3 cases per 100,000 population, respectively. Comparing the number of reported cases with the survey estimates provided a measure of the sensitivity of (completeness of reporting) surveillance; the sensitivity increased from 8% in 1981, to 20% in 1989, to 32% in 1992. CONCLUSION The results are encouraging when compared with the global estimates of 10% reporting in 1993. Nevertheless, there is a need for further improvement in the completeness of reporting of poliomyelitis cases to detect all the cases of acute flaccid paralysis to allow epidemiological investigations and effective follow-up action which is critical to interrupt wild virus transmission.
In vitro anticancer activity of twelve Chinese medicinal herbs

Aqueous extracts of 12 Chinese medicinal herbs, Anemarrhena asphodeloides, Artemisia argyi, Commiphora myrrha, Duchesnea indica, Gleditsia sinensis, Ligustrum lucidum, Rheum palmatum, Rubia cordifolia, Salvia chinensis, Scutellaria barbata, Uncaria rhychophylla and Vaccaria segetalis were evaluated for their antiproliferative activity on eight cancer cell lines as well as on normal human mammary epithelial cells. Five human and three murine cancer cell lines representing different tissues (breast, lung, pancreas and prostate) were used. All the crude aqueous extracts demonstrated growth inhibitory activity on some or all of the cancer cell lines, but only two showed activity against the normal mammary epithelial cells. Overall, the murine cell lines tended to be more sensitive to most of the extracts compared with the human cell lines. Among the human cell lines, cell type specificity was observed for two extracts. These results indicate the potential use of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs as antineoplastic agents and suggest that further studies evaluating their mechanism(s) of action and the isolation of active antitumor compounds are warranted. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Cross‐reactivity between cypress pollen and peach: a report of seven cases

finding was confirmed by a second series of two double blind, placebo-controlled challenges including sodium benzoate and placebo. Again, the additive induced pruritus that appeared about 24 h after the administration and that this time lasted for 5 days. Sodium benzoate (E 211) intolerance was diagnosed; this substance is widely used by the food industry to preserve soft drinks, wines, canned fish, mayonnaise, dressings, cheese, fruit juices, and even some fresh foods (banana, plum, blueberry). The present study shows for the first time that sodium benzoate intolerance may be associated with chronic pruritus, and further confirms that food additives intolerance should be always considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with chronic pruritus. The pathogenic mechanisms of food additives intolerances remain a mystery; the poor response of this patient to anti-histamines suggests that, at least in this case, histamine probably did not play a central role.
Tricotar, alfinetar, rasgar o verbo; a comunicação verbal para além da metáfora do conduto

O artigo descreve expressoes metaforicas associadas a comunicacao verbal no portugues brasileiro, a partir da Teoria da Metafora Conceptual (LAKOFF & JOHNSON, 1980, 1999) e da Teoria da Mesclagem (FAUCONNIER & TURNER, 2002). A analise enfoca a metafora COMUNICACAO VERBAL E ATIVIDADE TEXTIL, demonstrando que as correspondencias metaforicas que a sustentam podem ser motivadas por dois tipos de construals : (i) a conceptualizacao do discurso como tecido; e (ii) a conceptualizacao do discurso como acao sobre tecido. Argumenta-se, ainda, que redes de integracao de escopo unico e de escopo duplo desempenham papel fundamental nas correspondencias metaforicas analisadas.
Elevated plasma fibrinogen levels in patients with essential hypertension are related to vascular complications.

AIM We investigated whether or not fibrinogen is related to the cardiovascular risk profile and complications in hypertensive subjects. METHODS Plasma fibrinogen and laboratory tests including factor VII, homocysteine and microalbuminuria were evaluated in 127 consecutive hypertensive subjects stratified according to cardiovascular risk. Parameters were age, gender, smoking, cholesterol, diabetes, target organ damage: left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), carotid atherosclerotic complications and retinical vessels. RESULTS Fibrinogen levels were significantly different between patients according to risk levels (low 290+/-73, n=20, high 342+/-94 mg/dl, n=39, very high risk 350+/-72, n=29, p=0.01), hypertension grade (II-III) and organ damage. Fibrinogen was significantly higher in patients with more severe carotid atherosclerotic lesions and vascular retinal lesions (grades II-III vs 0 and I). Also in patients, matched for age and sex, without and with carotid atherosclerotic lesions, fibrinogen was significantly higher in the latter group. No significant differences were found on the basis of IVS, creatinine and microalbuminuria. In hypertensive patients, fibrinogen directly correlated with age, by multiple linear regression. In hypertensive patients with diabetes, fibrinogen was significantly higher (466+/-176 mg/dL, n=14) than in those hypertensive without diabetes (333+/-87 mg/dL, n=113, p=0.001) and in all patients there was a a significant correlation (r=0.474, p<0.001) between blood glucose and fibrinogen. CONCLUSION Hyperfibrinogenemia is a marker of vascular damage and could be an important factor contributing to the evolution of the complications.
Control of visibility in the interference of signal photons by delays imposed on the idler photons.

Further interference experiments have been carried out with the two signal beams emitted from two coherently pumped parametric down-converters when the two idler beams are aligned. Because of the quantum entanglement between signal and idler photons produced in the down-conversion, it is found that the visibility of the interference of signal photons can be controlled by insertion of differential time delays between the idler photons
Perspectives on Confidential Care for Adolescent Girls

PURPOSE We wanted to obtain perspectives of mothers and daughters on facilitators of and barriers to with adolescent girls’ timely access to risk-appropriate reproductive care. METHODS We conducted 5 separate focus groups with Latina and black mothers and their adolescent daughters. All participants resided in impoverished neighborhoods of New York City. Participants addressed mothers’ roles in helping girls initiate gynecologic care, perceived role of physicians in daughters’ sexual health, including the provision of confidential care, and perceived need for girls’ gynecologic care. Data were analyzed using qualitative data analysis methods. RESULTS Mothers see themselves as their daughters’ primary protectors against daughters’ poor reproductive outcomes. Many believe that confidential care promotes risky behavior and undermines mothers’ efforts to protect girls. Mothers endorse facilitating gynecologic care and entering alliances with physicians but see the need for care as arising only after girls’ sexual debut. Unfortunately, maternal awareness of sexual activity is low. Adolescent girls express considerable discomfort around reproductive health care and negotiating maternal involvement, and they fear breaches in confidentiality. CONCLUSIONS A lack of trust in health care clinicians and the mother’s gatekeeper role are key barriers to girls’ transition to reproductive care. Consistently including a confidential component to health care visits in early adolescence, with preparation for both mothers and daughters, may reduce the distrust and discomfort.
STUDIES OF TOTAL PULMONARY CAPACITY AND ITS SUBDIVISIONS IX. RELATIONSHIP TO THE OXYGEN SATURATION AND CARBON DIOXIDE CONTENT OF THE ARTERIAL BLOOD.

An index of the efficiency of the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between the circulating blood and the alveolar air may be derived from the analysis of the arterial blood. However, it must be born in mind that changes in the gaseous content of the blood leaving the lungs may be brought about by a multiplicity of respiratory and circulatory factors, so that the proper interpretation of the results presents considerable difficulties. Although numerous analyses of arterial blood have been made in various pulmonary conditions, a review of the literature reveals very few attempts to correlate these studies with simultaneous studies of the external respiration. This is particularly true in the case of chronic pulmonary diseases, the fibroses and emphysema of the lungs. We have presented in previous communications (1) (2), evidence showing that the changes observed in the total pulmonary capacity and its subdivisions in cases of pulmonary emphysema and fibrosis are closely related to the anatomical alterations and tend to be correlated with the degree of clinical respiratory disability. The purpose of this communication is to correlate the alterations in the gaseous content of the arterial blood with the pulmonary capacities in 37 cases of pulmonary fibrosis and in 24 cases of pulmonary emphysema.
Control Mechanism of the Circadian Clock for Timing of Cell Division in Vivo

Cell division in many mammalian tissues is associated with specific times of day, but just how the circadian clock controls this timing has not been clear. Here, we show in the regenerating liver (of mice) that the circadian clock controls the expression of cell cycle–related genes that in turn modulate the expression of active Cyclin B1-Cdc2 kinase, a key regulator of mitosis. Among these genes, expression of wee1 was directly regulated by the molecular components of the circadian clockwork. In contrast, the circadian clockwork oscillated independently of the cell cycle in single cells. Thus, the intracellular circadian clockwork can control the cell-division cycle directly and unidirectionally in proliferating cells.