Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Neuroeconomics of Asset-Price Bubbles : Toward the Prediction and Prevention of Major Bubbles

Asset-price bubbles challenge the explanatory and predictive power of standard economic theory, suggesting that neuroeconomic measures should be explored as potential tools for improving the predictive power of standard theory. We begin this exploration by reviewing results from functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies of lab asset-price bubbles and herding behavior (i.e., following others' decisions). These results are consistent with a neuroeconomics-based hypothesis of asset-price bubbles. In this view, decision making during bubble or non-bubble periods of financialmarket activity is driven by, respectively, evolutionarily ancient or new neurocircuitry. Neuroimaging studies that test this or other neuroeconomics-based hypotheses of asset-price bubbles may yield a bubble-related biomarker (e.g., low trade-related lateral neocortical activity associated with traders’ herding-based decisions). Wearable functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) technology could determine the prevalence of such a biomarker among financial-market participants, thereby enabling the real-time detection of an emerging bubble. We describe mechanisms by which this early-warning signal could be exploited in self-regulatory or government-administered policies for financial-system stabilization. In summary, neuroimaging-based financial-system regulation may be useful for distinguishing bubbles from non-bubble periods and preventing major asset-price bubbles. *Corresponding author: John L. Haracz, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley, 2607 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94720; phone: (510) 910-2025; email: jharacz@berkeley.edu
Guidelines for the inter- and intrahospital transport of critically ill patients*

ObjectiveThe development of practice guidelines for the conduct of intra- and interhospital transport of the critically ill patient. Data SourceExpert opinion and a search of Index Medicus from January 1986 through October 2001 provided the basis for these guidelines. A task force of experts in the field of patient transport provided personal experience and expert opinion. Study Selection and Data ExtractionSeveral prospective and clinical outcome studies were found. However, much of the published data comes from retrospective reviews and anecdotal reports. Experience and consensus opinion form the basis of much of these guidelines. Results of Data SynthesisEach hospital should have a formalized plan for intra- and interhospital transport that addresses a) pretransport coordination and communication; b) transport personnel; c) transport equipment; d) monitoring during transport; and e) documentation. The transport plan should be developed by a multidisciplinary team and should be evaluated and refined regularly using a standard quality improvement process. ConclusionThe transport of critically ill patients carries inherent risks. These guidelines promote measures to ensure safe patient transport. Although both intra- and interhospital transport must comply with regulations, we believe that patient safety is enhanced during transport by establishing an organized, efficient process supported by appropriate equipment and personnel.
Examining digital advertising using an affect transfer hypothesis

This paper aims to develop a framework for understanding consumers’ response to digital advertising using the affect transfer hypotheses and incorporating search behaviors. The paper also offers future research suggestions. ,A quantitative approach is used in this paper by conducting survey research on a research panel. Structural equation model with multi-group comparisons is conducted. The research is conducted using a general US population sample. ,Findings demonstrate that the affect transfer hypothesis is sufficient to enhance extant understanding of consumers’ response to digital advertising, but the incorporation of search intentions into the model improves the explanatory power. ,To date, little research in digital marketing has studied search intentions and less has done so in the context of digital video advertising. Interestingly, theory from a more traditional domain can lends support for the authors hypotheses.
Study of the Multiwavelength DFB Semiconductor Laser Array Based on the Reconstruction-Equivalent-Chirp Technique

A detailed theoretical analysis of the lasing wavelength precision of the DFB laser array based on a reconstruction-equivalent-chirp (REC) technique is presented. Experimental results of the eight-wavelength DFB laser array with equivalent π phase shift (π-EPS) and four-wavelength DFB laser array with equivalent three shifts are also given. High lasing wavelength precision was obtained. This paper demonstrates that the REC technique is a promising way for fabricating the multiwavelength DFB laser array with low cost and high yield.
Investigation of a broadband micromachined thermoelectric microwave power sensor with a cantilever beam

This paper reports a novel thermoelectric microwave power sensor with a MEMS cantilever beam in order to improve the measurement dynamic range and the band width. The measured results show that the MEMS cantilever beam can improve the dynamic range by increasing the top end of the range into no less than 200mW, and enhance the band width by increasing the top end of the range into no less than 36GHz.
The effect of Lactobacillus buchneri on the fermentation, aerobic stability and ruminal degradability of maize silage

Aims: To evaluate the effect of Lactobacillus buchneri, heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria (LAB), on the fermentation, aerobic stability and ruminal degradability of whole‐crop maize silages under laboratory conditions. Two homofermentative LAB were tested for the purpose of comparison.
An assessment of late fixed functional treatment and the stability of Forsus appliance effects.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the treatment effects and stability of Forsus appliance therapy. METHODS Thirty-one patients (15 males, 16 females) with a mean age of 15.8 +/- 3.1 years (range 13 to 17.6 years, 15.3 +/- 1.2 years for females and 16.5 +/- 1.6 years for males) were selected. All patients had passed beyond their pubertal growth phase (after CS4 or MP3cap). Lateral cephalograms and threedimensional (3D) models were analysed before treatment (T0), at the end of treatment (T1) and at a follow-up visit (T2). The mean period from T1 to T2 was 25 months and ranged from 17 to 32 months. Tooth position and angulations, together with maxillary and mandibular position, were measured on cephalograms. The inclinations and vertical distance changes of mandibular incisors were measured on a 3D digital model. RESULTS The Forsus appliance produced significant skeletal and dental changes during treatment (from T0 to T1). In the sagittal plane, mandibular length (Co-Gn) increased 6.47 mm, the maxillary incisors and molars uprighted (angle U1-SN decreased 8.97 degrees and angle U6-SN decreased 3.51 degrees), the mandibular incisors proclined (angle L1-MP increased 3.93 degrees) and the mandibular molars advanced (L6-SP increased 3.61 mm). In the vertical plane, the maxilla and mandible rotated clockwise (angle PP-SN, angle MP-SN, angle OP-SN increased significantly) and the mandibular molars extruded (L6-MP increased 3.06 mm). All of the changes remained relatively stable after treatment. Cephalometric sagittal and vertical changes affecting the mandibular incisors from T1 to T2 were statistically insignificant (p > 0.05) except for lower incisor extrusion (L1-MP, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The Forsus appliance induced significant skeletal and dental changes, which remained relatively stable during the observation period. The mandibular incisors, in particular, were stable two years after treatment.
PENGARUH KUALITAS LAYANAN, KUALITAS SISTEM DAN KUALITAS INFORMASI SISTEM INFORMASI APLIKASI SAP TERHADAP KEPUASAN PENGGUNA DAN KINERJA INDIVIDU DI KANTOR PUSAT PT PUPUK KALIMANTAN TIMUR

The objective of this quantitative study is to examine factors that influence the satisfaction of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) users, particularly users of System Application and Product in Data Processing (SAP), by adapting system information success model developed by DeLone and McLean (2003). This research uses primary data taken from employees of the Head Office of PT Pupuk Kalimatan Timur. The data are analyzed using SmartPLS 2.0. The result this research shows that service quality, system quality, and information quality positively influence the SAP users’ satisfaction. This stdystudy also confirms that their satisfaction gives a positive effect on the ndividual performance of employees. Keywords : service quality, system quality, information quality, satisfaction of SAP user, individual performance
Clinical efficacy of generic imatinib

Background Generic imatinib has recently been approved for chronic myeloid leukemia in Canada and the European Union (EU). There are anecdotal concerns of reduced efficacy related to generic vs. brand name imatinib. Methods MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched. Generic imatinib product monographs approved by Health Canada and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) were reviewed. Medical information of Novartis, Teva and Apotex were contacted. Results Several issues have been raised. First, generic imatinib approved outside Canada and the European Union has been associated with reduced efficacy in small case reports and contradictory findings with two case series. However, the clinical bioequivalence of these generic products has not been clearly established. Secondly, use of generic imatinib in other populations has been questioned. However, imatinib absorption is not significantly different in pediatric chronic myeloid leukemia or patients with gastrointestinal tumours compared to adults with chronic myeloid leukemia. Although reduced absorption was reported after gastric bypass and gastrectomy, imatinib absorption occurs mostly in the ileum, duodenum, colon and jejunum. Change in gastric acidity has also been shown to not affecting imatinib absorption. Finally, beta-crystal form of brand name imatinib is more stable than the alpha-crystal form of generic imatinib at room temperature. However, the EMA found both crystal forms to be highly soluble and polymorphism would not significantly influence the performance of generic imatinib. Conclusion Overall, anecdotal concerns appear to be unfounded for generic imatinib approved in Canada and the EU. There is no evidence that these generic imatinib products are less effective than brand name imatinib.
APLIKASI E-COMMERCE DENGAN METODE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR DALAM BISNIS PENJUALAN (STUDI KASUS TOKO-TOKO DI WONOSOBO)

Masih banyaknya toko yang belum memanfaatkan falisitas internet, penjualan barang dagang masih bersifat konvensional, hal ini sangat berpengaruh terhadap penjualan produk hingga omzet yang didapat. Penerapan e-commerce merupakan hal yang penting dalam dunia usaha mengingat kebutuhan menyesuaikan perkembangan dunia luas sehingga mengharuskan kita agar terus berfikir secara kretif dalam mengembangkan usaha di dunia usaha Kegiatan menjual dan membeli menggunakan media internet serign dikenal sebagai e-commerce. kesuksesan penjualan pada e-commerce ini sanat tergantung akan implementasi electronic commerce technology. Mendapatkan hasil berupa tingkat kepentingan atas implementasi e-commerce dalam bisnis penjualan dengan objek penelitian beberapa toko yang ada di Wonosobo, selain itu juga bertujuan memberikan rekomendasi kepada toko yang belum menerapkan sistem e-commerce, agar setelah penelitan dilakukan bisa memanfaatkan teknologi internet yaitu menerapkan sistem ecommerce. Penelitian ini menerapkan Theory of Planned Behavior, dimana variabel yang mentukan intense untuk penentuan apa perilaku selanjutnya, yaitu Norma Subjektif (subjective norm) , sikap (attitude toward the behavior), dan kendali perilaku(perceivd behavior control). Variabel dependen berupa Usage Behavior dengan Intention to Use sebagai variabel independennya. Dependent Variable berikutnya yaitu niat menggunakan(Intention to Use) dengan independent variablenya adalah Subjective Norms, Sikap Atas Perilaku dan Kendali Perilaku. Analisis data menggunakan uji regresi dengan pengecekan antara variabel independen dan variabel dependen. Akan dihasilkan model persamaan matematis dengan penggunaan uji statistik sehingga akan diketahui tingkat pengaruh independent variable atas dependent variable.
Mixed Handedness and Features of Schizotypal Personality in a Nonclinical Sample

Using a nonclinical, noncollege sample, this study set out to confirm and extend previous findings of a relationship between the cognitive-perceptual features of schizotypal personality and mixed handedness using the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire (SPQ). Based on previous findings of relationships between nondextrality and thought disorder in schizophrenia, it was predicted that the odd speech subscale of the SPQ would have the strongest relationship with mixed handedness. Mixed-handed adults did have significantly higher scores than right-handed and left-handed adults on the cognitive-perceptual factor and its subscale of odd speech. Similar trends were also observed for the cognitive-perceptual subscales of suspiciousness, eccentric behavior, and unusual perceptual experiences. These results support and extend previous findings, and are broadly consistent with the association between thought disorder and nondextrality in schizophrenia.
Developing Cultural Critical Consciousness and Self-Reflection in Preservice Teacher Education

In this article, the authors argue that developing personal and professional critical consciousness about racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity should be a major component of preservice teacher education. They discuss some maneuvers teacher education students use to avoid engaging with racial issues in education, and suggest some strategies for counteracting them. The resistance strategies include silence, diversion, guilt, and benevolent liberalism. Techniques to offset these and develop critical cultural consciousness and self-reflection include creating learning expectations of criticalness, modeling, providing opportunities to practice critical consciousness, and translating conceptual multicultural education into K-12 instructional possibilities. Woven throughout the specific suggestions is the general directive that critical consciousness learning experiences should take place within the context of guided practice, authentic examples, and realistic situations.
Crystal Structure of Bacterial Inorganic Polyphosphate/ATP-glucomannokinase

Inorganic polyphosphate (poly(P)) is a biological high energy compound presumed to be an ancient energy carrier preceding ATP. Several poly(P)-dependent kinases that use poly(P) as a phosphoryl donor are known to function in bacteria, but crystal structures of these kinases have not been solved. Here we present the crystal structure of bacterial poly(P)/ATP-glucomannokinase, belonging to Gram-positive bacterial glucokinase, complexed with 1 glucose molecule and 2 phosphate molecules at 1.8 Å resolution, being the first among poly(P)-dependent kinases and bacterial glucokinases. The poly(P)/ATP-glucomannokinase structure enabled us to understand the structural relationship of bacterial glucokinase to eucaryotic hexokinase and ADP-glucokinase, which has remained a matter of debate. These comparisons also enabled us to propose putative binding sites for phosphoryl groups for ATP and especially for poly(P) and to obtain insights into the evolution of kinase, particularly from primordial poly(P)-specific to ubiquitous ATP-specific proteins.
MEASUREMENT AND NATURE OF ASCITES TUMOR GROWTH

One might perhaps anticipate a pattern of growth for ascites tumors that conforms to the growth of populations generally. This is so because most ascites tumors consist initially of a suspension of mainly neoplastic cells growing in the peritoneal cavity. Although the over-all situation is more complex than, for example, in the growth of microorganisms in a closed system, there is, in fact, a common thread in the general course of cell multiplication. The capacity for individual growth under certain conditions, which distinguishes the ascites from the solid tumor, suggests a number of intriguing biochemical and physiological problems in addition to other more obvious applications. This paper will be concerned with the nature of ascites tumor growth and methods for its characterization.
Formalisme d'octet applique à la propagation d'ondes dans des milieux piezoélectriques inhomogènes

Le developpement de materiaux piezoelectriques innovants pour la realisation de transducteurs, de capteurs ou d'actionnneurs necessite la mise en oeuvre de dispositifs de caracterisation performants. Dans ce contexte, ce document propose des methodes de modelisation de la propagation d'ondes ultrasonores dans des structures multicouches ou a gradients continus de proprietes. Au prealable, deux methodes de caracterisation, ont ete exposees et appliquees a des ceramiques de type PZT. L'une d'entre elle, appelee methode de spectroscopie de transmission, utilise une mise en forme matricielle de l'equation de propagation des ondes accoustiques. Cette formulation analytique facilite la resolution de l'equation de propagation, et permet egalement une representation des phenomenes de transmissions d'ondes a travers une structure. La validite de ces modeles est clairement etablie a travers des heterostructures piezoelectriques.
Performance Evaluation of Selected Equity Mutual Funds

Mutual funds provide a platform for a common investor to participate in the Indian capital market. Mutual fund ensures the minimum risks and maximum return to the investors, Growth and developments of various mutual funds products in the Indian capital market has proved to be one of the most catalytic instruments in generating momentous investment growth in the capital market. This study mainly focused on the performance of selected 41 equity large cap mutual fund schemes in terms of risk- return relationship. The main objectives of this research work is to analysis financial performance of selected mutual fund schemes through the statistical parameters such as (alpha, beta, standard deviation, r-squared, Sharpe ratio) . The findings of this research study will be help full to investors for his future investment decisions.
Affine formation of multi-agent systems over directed graphs

This paper proposes a simple, distributed control protocol for multi-agent systems with relative sensing capability over a directed network to achieve an affine formation. In contrast to the linear consensus protocol, the control protocol in this paper takes both positive and negative weights that partially encode the target formation shape and is thus able to achieve a formation pattern rather than just consensus. Having possibly negative weights in a graph, the associated Laplacian is called the generalized Laplacian. The connection between the generic rank property of the generalized Laplacian and the connectivity of a directed graph is established, based on which a necessary and sufficient graphical condition is developed to ensure the emergence of an affine formation by the proposed distributed control protocol.
Progesterone-mediated calcium influx and acrosome reaction of human spermatozoa: pharmacological investigation of T-type calcium channels.

The mechanisms of the progesterone (P4)-activated Ca2+ influx and the relationship between the intracellular free Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) and the acrosome reaction (AR) were investigated in this study. We compared the [Ca2+]i of uncapacitated and capacitated human sperm populations in response to P4 stimulation; characterized the effects of the pharmacological agents pimozide and mibefradil, inhibitors of T-type voltage-operated calcium channels (VOCCT), on the P4-activated Ca2+ influx; and determined the effects of these drugs on the P4-initiated AR. Since pimozide can also inhibit calmodulin-dependent enzymes, we examined the effects of the calmodulin antagonist, calmidazolium, on the above-mentioned events. The basal [Ca2+]i and the amplitude of the P4-activated Ca2+ influx were significantly (p < 0.05) higher in capacitated sperm populations. Also, in capacitated sperm populations, all three pharmacological agents significantly (p < 0.05) inhibited the P4-activated Ca2+ influx (IC50): calmidazolium (0.7 microM) > pimozide (8 microM) > mibefradil (11 microM). By contrast, the effects of these drugs on the P4-initiated AR were varied: pimozide (10 and 20 microM) significantly (p < 0.05) increased the percentage of AR spermatozoa, calmidazolium was without effect, and mibefradil (20 microM) significantly (p < 0.05) inhibited the AR. These disparate results do not allow us to reach any definitive conclusion concerning the role of a sperm VOCCT in the mechanism of the P4-initiated AR. However, the differences between the [Ca2+]i and AR effects, in particular the inverse relationship in the case of pimozide, suggest a dissociation between the amplitude of the P4-stimulated Ca2+ signal and the downstream biological effect of that signal, the AR.
Cyclooxygenase‐1 inhibition reduces amyloid pathology and improves memory deficits in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease

Several epidemiological and preclinical studies suggest that non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which inhibit cyclooxygenase (COX), reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and can lower β‐amyloid (Aβ) production and inhibit neuroinflammation. However, follow‐up clinical trials, mostly using selective cyclooxygenase (COX)‐2 inhibitors, failed to show any beneficial effect in AD patients with mild to severe cognitive deficits. Recent data indicated that COX‐1, classically viewed as the homeostatic isoform, is localized in microglia and is actively involved in brain injury induced by pro‐inflammatory stimuli including Aβ, lipopolysaccharide, and interleukins. We hypothesized that neuroinflammation is critical for disease progression and selective COX‐1 inhibition, rather than COX‐2 inhibition, can reduce neuroinflammation and AD pathology. Here, we show that treatment of 20‐month‐old triple transgenic AD (3 × Tg‐AD) mice with the COX‐1 selective inhibitor SC‐560 improved spatial learning and memory, and reduced amyloid deposits and tau hyperphosphorylation. SC‐560 also reduced glial activation and brain expression of inflammatory markers in 3 × Tg‐AD mice, and switched the activated microglia phenotype promoting their phagocytic ability. The present findings are the first to demonstrate that selective COX‐1 inhibition reduces neuroinflammation, neuropathology, and improves cognitive function in 3 × Tg‐AD mice. Thus, selective COX‐1 inhibition should be further investigated as a potential therapeutic approach for AD.
Interaction between chicken gizzard caldesmon and tropomyosin.

Chicken gizzard muscle caldesmon has been examined for ability to interact with tropomyosin from chicken gizzard muscle by using fluorescence enhancement of tropomyosin labeled with dansyl chloride (DNS) and affinity chromatography. The binding of caldesmon to tropomyosin was regulated by Ca2+ and calmodulin, i.e., at low ionic strength most of the caldesmon bound to tropomyosin-Sepharose 4B was co-eluted by adding calmodulin only in the presence of Ca2+, but not in its absence. This regulation by Ca2+ and calmodulin was also suggested by fluorescence measurements. Actin- and calmodulin-binding sites on the caldesmon molecule were located in the 38K fragment (Fujii, T., Imai, M., Rosenfeld, G.C., & Bryan, J. (1987) J. Biol. Chem. 262, 2757-2763). When 38K-enriched fraction was applied to the tropomyosin-Sepharose, the 38K fragment was retained by the column and could be eluted by adding Ca2+ and calmodulin.