Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Monitoring Mycoplasma bovis Diversity and Antimicrobial Susceptibility in Calf Feedlots Undergoing a Respiratory Disease Outbreak

Bovine respiratory diseases (BRD) are widespread in veal calf feedlots. Several pathogens are implicated, both viruses and bacteria, one of which, Mycoplasma bovis, is under-researched. This worldwide-distributed bacterium has been shown to be highly resistant in vitro to the main antimicrobials used to treat BRD. Our objective was to monitor the relative prevalence of M. bovis during BRD episodes, its diversity, and its resistance phenotype in relation to antimicrobial use. For this purpose, a two-year longitudinal follow-up of 25 feedlots was organized and 537 nasal swabs were collected on 358 veal calves at their arrival in the lot, at the BRD peak and 4 weeks after collective antimicrobial treatments. The presence of M. bovis was assessed by real-time PCR and culture. The clones isolated were then subtyped (polC subtyping and PFGE analysis), and their susceptibility to five antimicrobials was determined. The course of the disease and the antimicrobials used had no influence on the genetic diversity of the M. bovis strains: The subtype distribution was the same throughout the BRD episode and similar to that already described in France, with a major narrowly-variable subtype circulating, st2. The same conclusion holds for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) phenotypes: All the clones were already multiresistant to the main antimicrobials used (except for fluoroquinolones) prior to any treatments. By contrast, changes of AMR phenotypes could be suspected for Pasteurellaceae in two cases in relation to the treatments registered.
Admission of Failure and Symbolic Self-Completion: Extending Lewinian Theory

The present research examined the dynamic relation between two self-relevant actions, one self-supportive and the other self-abasing. These self-relevant actions were undertaken by subjects within the context of particular self-definitions (e.g., journalist, guitarist) to which subjects were actively committed. In the first experiment, subjects were offered an opportunity to compose a supportive selfdescriptive essay to be seen later by others. Half of the subjects wrote to completion, while the others were interrupted. Subsequently, in a different context, all subjects were asked to list mistakes they had made previously in the realm of their respective self-definitions. Uninterrupted subjects admitted more readily to mistakes than did interrupted subjects. In the second experiment, the extent of subjects' self-abasement became the independent variable. Following that manipulation, all subjects were given 15 minutes to write a supportive self-descriptive essay. Subjects who had been induced to be self-abasing were the least likely to interrupt themselves while writing the essay. The results of both studies are interpreted within the framework of symbolic self-completion theory (Wicklund & Gollwitzer, 1981, in press).
EVALUATION OF “ TRED-NOT ä DEERFLY PATCHES ” AGAINST HOST-SEEKING DEER FLIES ( DIPTERA : TABANIDAE ) IN NORTH FLORIDA

A survey of fruit flies infesting Psidium fruits was conducted in western Venezuela from June 1992 through December 1995. Of 201 fruit samples collected from 139 localities at altitudes between sea level and 2,000 m, four species of Psidium plants were found in the western region of Venezuela. These were P. guajava L. (10-1930 m), P. guineense Sw. (100-1950 m), P. caudatum McVaugh (1800-1950 m) and P. friedrichsthalianum (Berg) Niedenzu (35-1700 m). Four tephritid fly species were reared: Anastrepha striata Schiner, A. fraterculus (Wiedemann), A. obliqua (Macquart), and Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). All four fruit fly species emerged from P. guajava. A. striata was the most common on P. guajava, P. guineense and P. friedrichsthalianum, with an infestation range of 96.1%-97.0%. P. caudatum was more frequently infested by A. fraterculus (94.5% adults emergence); the plant’s distribution was restricted to highlands. Observations on the altitudinal distribution of A. striata on P. guajava showed that the highest infestation (253.9 adults/kg fruits) occurred at about 1,000 m. The infestation rate of P. guajava by A. fraterculus and A. obliqua varied with elevation. In low elevation areas (0-1,200 m), A. obliqua was found more frequently than A. fraterculus, whereas A. fraterculus was found more frequently than A. obliqua in high altitude areas (1,201-2,000 m). C. capitata was erratically encountered in this study.
The Mating Strategies and Mate Preferences of Mail Order Brides

Two studies explored the mating strategies and mate preferences of mail order brides (MOBs) from three different countries. In the first study, 48 Colombian MOBs were compared with 44 single Colombian women who were not MOBs on a variety of attitudinal and demographic characteristics. Both groups also identified qualities that they wished to communicate about themselves to a prospective mate, qualities that they most desired in a mate, and qualities that they believed were most highly sought after by a prospective mate. In the second study, the expressed mate preferences of 60 MOBs from Colombia, Russia, and the Philippines were compared. With only minor cross-cultural variability, both studies confirmed the importance of characteristics such as commitment, ambition, and sexual fidelity that have been identified in previous studies of female mate choice. The results are discussed within a framework of evolutionary explanations for mate preferences in human females.
Alzheimer disease: Evidence for selective loss of cholinergic neurons in the nucleus basalis

The nucleus basalis of Meynert provides diffuse cholinergic input to the neocortex. When compared with an age‐ and sex‐matched control, the nucleus basalis from a patient with Alzheimer disease demonstrated substantial reduction of neurons. Loss of this neuronal population may represent an anatomical correlate of the well‐documented cholinergic derangement in Alzheimer disease.
Strong enhancements in output power and high-speed data transmission performances by using parallel oxide-relief/Zn-diffusion 850 nm VCSELs

By using parallel two high-speed VCSELs, double increase in maximum output power (4 vs. 8mW), negligible degradation in 3-dB electrical-to-optical bandwidth (~25 GHz), and strong enhancement in 46 Gbit/sec data transmission through OM4 MMF is achieved compared with those of single reference.
Evidence-Based Analysis of Removal of Orthopaedic Implants in the Pediatric Population

Background: Requested project of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America Evidenced-Based Medicine Committee. Methods: The English literature was systematically reviewed for scientific evidence supporting or disputing the common practice of elective removal of implants in children. Results: Several case series reported implant removal, but none contained a control group with retained implants. No articles reported long-term outcomes of retained implants in large numbers. Several small series describe complications associated with retained implants without evidence of causation. The existing literature was not amenable to a meta-analysis. By compiling data from the literature, it is possible to calculate a complication rate of 10% for implant removal surgery. The complication rate for removal of implants placed for slipped capital femoral epiphysis is 34%. Articles regarding postmarket implant surveillance and basic science were also reviewed. Conclusions: There is no evidence in the current literature to support or refute the practice of routine implant removal in children.
Characterization of Highly Purified Photosystem I Complexes from the Chlorophyll d-dominated Cyanobacterium Acaryochloris marina MBIC 11017*

Photochemically active photosystem (PS) I complexes were purified from the chlorophyll (Chl) d-dominated cyanobacterium Acaryochloris marina MBIC 11017, and several of their properties were characterized. PS I complexes consist of 11 subunits, including PsaK1 and PsaK2; a new small subunit was identified and named Psa27. The new subunit might replace the function of PsaI that is absent in A. marina. The amounts of pigments per one molecule of Chl d′ were 97.0 ± 11.0 Chl d, 1.9 ± 0.5 Chl a, 25.2 ± 2.4 α-carotene, and two phylloquinone molecules. The light-induced Fourier transform infrared difference spectroscopy and light-induced difference absorption spectra reconfirmed that the primary electron donor of PS I (P740) was the Chl d dimer. In addition to P740, the difference spectrum contained an additional band at 728 nm. The redox potentials of P740 were estimated to be 439 mV by spectroelectrochemistry; this value was comparable with the potential of P700 in other cyanobacteria and higher plants. This suggests that the overall energetics of the PS I reaction were adjusted to the electron acceptor side to utilize the lower light energy gained by P740. The distribution of charge in P740 was estimated by a density functional theory calculation, and a partial localization of charge was predicted to P1 Chl (special pair Chl on PsaA). Based on differences in the protein matrix and optical properties of P740, construction of the PS I core in A. marina was discussed.
Experimental analysis of materials for electromagnetic converters obtainable by powder pressing

The present work regards the experimental analysis of different magnetic powders suitable to be adopted in several electromagnetic or electromechanical applications. The possibility to realize devices with a single piece makes them very interesting. The analysis starts with the identification of the materials, not only dedicated to specific magnetic applications, and passes through a deep experimental activity: mechanical, to validate the process parameters, and magnetical, taking to interesting results in terms of possible adoptions. Experimental data and results are presented with deep comments.
Early Progression of the Autonomic Dysfunction Observed in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

To focus on early cardiac and vascular autonomic dysfunction that might complicate type 1 diabetes mellitus in children, we planned an observational, cross-sectional study in a population of 93 young patients, under insulin treatment, subdivided in 2 age subgroups (children: 11.5±0.4 years; adolescents: 19.3±0.2 years). Time and frequency domain analysis of RR interval and systolic arterial pressure variability provided quantitative indices of the sympatho-vagal balance regulating the heart period, of the gain of cardiac baroreflex, and of the sympathetic vasomotor control. Sixty-eight children of comparable age served as a reference group. At rest, systolic arterial pressure and the power of its low-frequency component were greater in patients than in controls, particularly in children (14.0±2.3 versus 3.1±0.3 mm Hg2). Moreover, baroreflex gain was significantly reduced in both subgroups of patients. Standing induced similar changes in the autonomic profiles of controls and patients. A repeat study after 1 year showed a progression in low-frequency oscillations of arterial pressure and a shift toward low frequency in RR variability. Data in young patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus show a significant increase in arterial pressure, a reduced gain of the baroreflex regulation of the heart period, and an increase of the low-frequency component of systolic arterial pressure variability, suggestive of simultaneous impairment of vagal cardiac control and increases of sympathetic vasomotor regulation. A repeat study after 1 year shows a further increase of sympathetic cardiac and vascular modulation, suggesting early progression of the autonomic dysfunction.
Adopting Machine Learning and Spatial Analysis Techniques for Driver Risk Assessment: Insights from a Case Study

Traffic violations usually caused by aggressive driving behavior are often seen as a primary contributor to traffic crashes. Violations are either caused by an unintentional or deliberate act of drivers that jeopardize the lives of fellow drivers, pedestrians, and property. This study is aimed to investigate different traffic violations (overspeeding, wrong-way driving, illegal parking, non-compliance traffic control devices, etc.) using spatial analysis and different machine learning methods. Georeferenced violation data along two expressways (S308 and S219) for the year 2016 was obtained from the traffic police department, in the city of Luzhou, China. Detailed descriptive analysis of the data showed that wrong-way driving was the most common violation type observed. Inverse Distance Weighted (IDW) interpolation in the ArcMap Geographic Information System (GIS) was used to develop violation hotspots zones to guide on efficient use of limited resources during the treatment of high-risk sites. Lastly, a systematic Machine Learning (ML) framework, such as K Nearest Neighbors (KNN) models (using k = 3, 5, 7, 10, and 12), support vector machine (SVM), and CN2 Rule Inducer, was utilized for classification and prediction of each violation type as a function of several explanatory variables. The predictive performance of proposed ML models was examined using different evaluation metrics, such as Area Under the Curve (AUC), F-score, precision, recall, specificity, and run time. The results also showed that the KNN model with k = 7 using manhattan evaluation had an accuracy of 99% and outperformed the SVM and CN2 Rule Inducer. The outcome of this study could provide the practitioners and decision-makers with essential insights for appropriate engineering and traffic control measures to improve the safety of road-users.
Guidelines for acromegaly management.

Treatment of acromegaly is determined by the availability of local neuroendocrine, imaging, and surgical expertise as well as patient access to costly evaluations and therapeutic choices, which may be unique for regions and countries. Nevertheless, controlled GH suppression should be optimized (37). In deciding on appropriate means to achieve biochemical control and relieve mass effects, the treating physician team should balance risk and benefits, and treatment contraindications and side-effects for each patient (2, 38). Factors to be considered include disease severity, tumor mass effect on central structures, tumor expression of somatostatin receptor subtypes, and potential for long-term pituitary damage, especially in younger reproductive-aged patients. In patients who have low GH levels and already have irreversible hypopituitarism, radiation therapy may be preferred because there is no further risk for this complication, although tumor resection often relieves compressive hypopituitarism. The depicted flowsheet recommends surgery as the first line therapy followed by medical therapy should surgery not be curative. In selected patients with unacceptable anesthetic risk, cardiovascular or pulmonary complications, and macroadenomas not impinging on the optic chiasm, primary SRL therapy may be offered (13, 39). If control is inadequately achieved with maximal doses of SRLs and added dopamine agonists, radiotherapy should be considered or no further action should be proposed, depending on clinical disease activity and degree of biochemical disease persistence. Reoperation or treatment with investigational GH receptor antagonists (25) should be considered for patients resistant to surgical, medical, and radiotherapeutic approaches (26). In conclusion, considering the potentially serious treatment adverse effects that limit their efficacy, there is consensus that integrated treatment decisions should be made by a team including endocrinologists, surgeons, and radiation therapists. The patient's choice of therapy should be based upon an informed understanding of the potential disadvantages of therapeutic approaches vs. their effectiveness in managing this complex metabolic disorder, reducing its comorbidities, and ultimately achieving favorable mortality outcomes.
Using the technology of low temperature co-fired ceramic to design the dual-band bandpass filter

The novel dual-band bandpass filter is proposed in this letter. In order to miniaturize the size of the circuit and improve its performance, multilayered structure and the technology of low temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) are employed to design and fabricate the filter. Adopting the structure of a coupled line, two open-stub lines, and two capacitors, the transmission zeros can easily appear at the high side of two passband's skirts. This result will increase the isolation between two passbands. The theorem of analysis is proposed in this letter. Finally, the measurements of the fabricated example are a good match with the simulation, which are evidence of the feasibility of filter configuration
Downregulation of BRAF-activated non-coding RNA suppresses the proliferation, migration and invasion, and induces apoptosis of hepatocellular carcinoma cells

The long non-coding RNA BRAF-activated non-coding RNA (BANCR) has been reported to serve essential roles in the progress of a various cancer types. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of lncRNA BANCR in HCC cells. The expression of BANCR in the HCC cell line Huh7 and a normal liver cell line were determined using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The expression of BANCR in Huh7 cells was downregulated by short hairpin (sh)RNA. Subsequently, the proliferation, apoptosis, migration and invasion rates were determined, along with the activity of MAPK/ERK kinase (MEK) and mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathways. The results revealed that BANCR was overexpressed in Huh7 cells when compared with normal liver cells. The downregulation of BANCR significantly inhibited the proliferation and colony formation ability, and induced cell cycle arrest and apoptosis of Huh7 cells. The migration and invasion of Huh7 cells were also suppressed in BANCR shRNA-transfected cells. The downregulation of BANCR significantly inhibited the activity of MEK, extracellular signal-regulated kinase and janus kinase signaling pathways. Collectively, these findings demonstrated that the lncRNA BANCR is oncogenic in Huh7 cells, and may be a promising molecular target for HCC therapy.
Combined percutaneous pulmonary valvuloplasty and atrial septal defect closure for pulmonary valvular stenosis and associated secundum atrial septal defect in an adult

Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty is the treatment of choice for congenital pulmonary valve stenosis, and percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects has become a promising alternative to surgery in selected patients. We report a case of combined percutaneous pulmonary valvuloplasty and secundum atrial septal defect occlusion in an adult patient. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2001;53:68–70. © 2001 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
La prosodie des syntagmes intonatifs en français L2 : une étude perceptive

Cette etude examine la maniere dont les apprenants hispanophones evaluent differentes caracteristiques prosodiques associees aux frontieres droites des syntagmes intonatifs non terminaux en francais L2. Le but principal est de determiner si les patrons prosodiques observes dans la production orale des apprenants sont identifies comme les formes prosodiques prototypiques des syntagmes intonatifs en francais L2. Les resultats revelent une asymetrie entre perception et production des traits prosodiques en francais L2. Cette etude suggere que les competences en perception et en production de la prosodie ne sont pas necessairement developpees en parallele lors de l'apprentissage d'une L2.
Aquatic adventitious root development in partially and completely submerged wetland plants Cotula coronopifolia and Meionectes brownii.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS A common response of wetland plants to flooding is the formation of aquatic adventitious roots. Observations of aquatic root growth are widespread; however, controlled studies of aquatic roots of terrestrial herbaceous species are scarce. Submergence tolerance and aquatic root growth and physiology were evaluated in two herbaceous, perennial wetland species Cotula coronopifolia and Meionectes brownii. METHODS Plants were raised in large pots with 'sediment' roots in nutrient solution and then placed into individual tanks and shoots were left in air or submerged (completely or partially). The effects on growth of aquatic root removal, and of light availability to submerged plant organs, were evaluated. Responses of aquatic root porosity, chlorophyll and underwater photosynthesis, were studied. KEY RESULTS Both species tolerated 4 weeks of complete or partial submergence. Extensive, photosynthetically active, aquatic adventitious roots grew from submerged stems and contributed up to 90 % of the total root dry mass. When aquatic roots were pruned, completely submerged plants grew less and had lower stem and leaf chlorophyll a, as compared with controls with intact roots. Roots exposed to the lowest PAR (daily mean 4.7 ± 2.4 µmol m(-2) s(-1)) under water contained less chlorophyll, but there was no difference in aquatic root biomass after 4 weeks, regardless of light availability in the water column (high PAR was available to all emergent shoots). CONCLUSIONS Both M. brownii and C. coronopifolia responded to submergence with growth of aquatic adventitious roots, which essentially replaced the existing sediment root system. These aquatic roots contained chlorophyll and were photosynthetically active. Removal of aquatic roots had negative effects on plant growth during partial and complete submergence.
Preparing Staff for Intentional Rounding: A Process Yielding Success on a General Surgical Unit

Intentional rounding is a strategicway to improve patient care through decreasing falls and hospital-acquired pressure ulcers, while increasing patient satisfaction. On the basis of literature reviews and discussions with nurses on units that pilot-tested intentional rounding, useful strategies emerged. This article will provide information about intentional rounding, a means for planning implementation, and the results of evaluating its implementation.
Thermal-Piezoresistive SOI-MEMS Oscillators Based on a Fully Differential Mechanically Coupled Resonator Array for Mass Sensing Applications

A mechanically coupled array technique to enable a fully differential operation of single-crystal silicon thermal-piezoresistive resonators (TPRs) has been demonstrated to alleviate resistive feedthrough issues often seen in TPRs, therefore, featuring clear resonance behavior with decent signal-to-feedthrough ratio. The proposed thermal-piezoresistive dual-II-BARs exhibits feedthrough reduction of more than 67 dB, and no spurious mode, is found within a wide frequency span. The resonator array together with board-level sustaining circuitry also works as a thermal-piezoresistive oscillator (TPO) and demonstrated its performances for real-time mass sensing. Finally, the proposed TPO mass sensor possesses several key features, including real-time monitoring, fast response time, and most importantly, excellent mass resolution of only 83 fg extracted from the measured TPO’s Allan deviation. [2017-0085]