Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Fresh frozen plasma is independently associated with a higher risk of multiple organ failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome.

BACKGROUND Blood transfusion is known to be an independent risk factor for mortality, multiple organ failure (MOF), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and nosocomial infection after injury. Less is known about the independent risks associated with plasma-rich transfusion components including fresh frozen plasma (FFP), platelets (PLTS), and cryoprecipitate (CRYO) after injury. We hypothesized that plasma-rich transfusion components would be independently associated with a lower risk of mortality but result in a greater risk of morbid complications. METHODS Data were obtained from a multicenter prospective cohort study evaluating clinical outcomes in bluntly injured adults with hemorrhagic shock. All patients required blood transfusion for enrollment. Patients with isolated traumatic brain injury and those not surviving beyond 48 hours were excluded. Cox proportional hazard regression models were used to estimate the outcome risks (per unit) associated with plasma-rich transfusion requirements during the initial 24 hours after injury after controlling for important confounders. RESULTS For the entire study population (n = 1,175), 65%, 41%, and 28% of patients received FFP, PLTS and CRYO, respectively. There was no association with plasma-rich transfusion components and mortality or nosocomial infection. For every unit given, FFP was independently associated with a 2.1% and 2.5% increased risk of MOF and ARDS, respectively. CRYO was associated with a 4.4% decreased risk of MOF (per unit), and PLTS were not associated with any of the outcomes examined. When early deaths (within 48 hours) were included in the model, FFP was associated with a 2.9% decreased risk of mortality per unit transfused. CONCLUSIONS In patients who survive their initial injury, FFP was independently associated with a greater risk of developing MOF and ARDS, whereas CRYO was associated with a lower risk of MOF. Further investigation into the mechanisms by which these plasma-rich component transfusions are associated with these effects are required.
The effect of admitted patients in the emergency department on rates of hospital admissions

Emergency Department overcrowding with admitted inpatients is a common international occurrence. We undertook a retrospective review to compare patient admission rates from patients presenting to our Emergency Department with the level of overcrowding with admitted inpatients on that particular day in the Emergency Department. Over the 2-year study period there was no change in the rate or absolute number of admissions per day compared with the level of inpatient overcrowding.
Modeling and Control of a Spherical Rolling Robot Using Model Reference Adaptive Control

Generally the conventional controller not well tuned. Due to the abstraction of the real system ,unmodeled dynamics, parameter variations and disturbance results in poor performance. In our paper which presents the control of a spherical rolling robot based on fuzzy control and a adaptive control theory based on learning algorithm.This proposed control schemes assure asymptotic stability of the system in a closed space based on a neuro fuzzy control and a conventional controller. The derived parameter updating rules of the neuro-fuzzy system using MRAS theory can be proved by its lyapunov function. Simulation results of this proposed scheme shows that without knowing dynamic equations we can eliminate the steady state error and we can enhance the transient response of the spherical rolling robot. One of the reference paper describes about a prototype and analytical studies of the spherical rolling robot by using a new design of the nonholonomic robot constraints. The mathematical model of the spherical rolling robots motion was developed by using the nonholonomic constraints. It has shown experimentally that the model subjected areas well with the results of the system. So many methods were developed for planning feasible, minimum time and minimum energy trajectories for the robot.
Non-linear modeling of oil-paper insulation for condition assessment using non-sinusoidal excitation

In high voltage engineering, dielectric response analysis is a widely used tool for insulation diagnostic. Voltages used for studying dielectric response in the laboratory are usually sinusoidal in nature. But the insulation system in operation on site is often stressed by voltages that may deviate significantly from a sinusoid. Thus the use of nonsinusoidal waveform in obtaining the dielectric response is a desirable study for advanced insulation diagnostic technique. Present work involves assessing the condition of electrical insulation using dielectric response analysis under the influence of nonsinusoidal voltage waveform. In dielectric response analysis, characteristics curve of phase response over a frequency band is used to predict the insulation condition, which involves expertise. In this respect parameterization of insulation condition can make the assessment technique much simpler. But the nonlinear behavior of insulation restricts such an attempt to be accurate enough for reliable assessment of minute degradation of insulation condition. Therefore, the present work proposes a non-linear system identification technique, in an attempt to parameterize insulation condition. In this work, a suitable excitation signal has been designed so that the observed response becomes representative of the behavior of the whole system dynamics over the frequency band of interest. Tests have been performed with insulations having different moisture contents. The obtained system parameters, through nonlinear Hammerstein model, were found to be consistent over several experiments, and also accurate enough to detect small variation of moisture content. The proposed method is based on the time domain measurement of input excitation voltage and corresponding response current through the insulation.
A simple method for image autofocusing in through-wall radar imaging

In practical applications of through wall radar imaging, the characteristics of the wall are usually unknown, which will defocus the image and displace the target from its true position. In this paper, a simple image autofocusing method is presented. This method employs only one search variable and a simplified focus measurement function, which can reduce the computation load of a real time radar system. The well-focused image in experiment validated the effectiveness of this method.
A timing controlled AC-DC converter for biomedical implants

Many biomedical implants are powered from an external magnetic source [1, 2]. The magnetic source is inductively coupled to a coil inside the implant to induce an AC voltage, which is then further rectified to a DC voltage [1]. In general, higher supply voltages are often required for analog circuits, such as stimulation circuits in neuroprosthetic applications [2, 3], and lower supply voltages are usually needed for the digital blocks [4]. Hence, the rectified DC voltage is typically kept at a higher value for the analog circuits. A linear regulator is then used to convert the rectified DC voltage to a lower supply voltage for the digital circuits, which typically have power dissipation in the range of 2 – 5mW for neuroprosthetic applications [3]. However, this approach is not very power efficient and a more efficient approach is desired due to the limited power received from the weak magnetic coupling [5]. Buck converters [6, 7] and switched-capacitor (SC) converters have higher power efficiency, especially for high load conditions. However, they may not be suitable for biomedical implants due to the limited space inside the implants, which can only accommodate a few small discrete components. Although buck converters that use a bond-wire inductor [8] or an on-chip inductor [9] are possible solutions, an alternative approach based on a direct conversion of the induced AC voltage to a regulated DC voltage is proposed. High conversion efficiency can be achieved using a single small 220nF off-chip capacitor.
Novel modeling design of three phase tubular permanent magnet linear generator for marine applications

In recent years linear generators have been proposed in several marine applications as a well-suited technology for power generation such as power buoys. Those kinds of buoys could be used as large-scale devices in power plants and as small-size devices in electronic supply as well. In this work a three phase tubular permanent magnet linear generator is analyzed to supply electronic devices such as sensorial buoys with energy scavenging. A soft-computing algorithm based on a finite element method has been developed and a parametric approach is presented in order to provide a first optimization for electronic applications. Numerical results have been reported and discussed in detail.
Anaplasma marginale major surface protein 3 is encoded by a polymorphic, multigene family

The immunodominant surface protein, MSP3, is structurally and antigenically polymorphic among strains of Anaplasma marginale. In this study we show that a polymorphic multigene family is at least partially responsible for the variation seen in MSP3. The A. marginale msp3 gene msp3-12 was cloned and expressed in Escherichia coli. With msp3-12 as a probe, multiple, partially homologous gene copies were identified in the genomes of three A. marginale strains. These copies were widely distributed throughout the chromosome. Sequence analysis of three unique msp3 genes, msp3-12, msp3-11, and msp3-19, revealed both conserved and variant regions within the open reading frames. Importantly, msp3 contains amino acid blocks related to another polymorphic multigene family product, MSP2. These data, in conjunction with data presented in previous studies, suggest that multigene families are used to vary important antigenic surface proteins of A. marginale. These findings may provide a basis for studying antigenic variation of the organism in persistently infected carrier cattle.
The Effect of Auditor’s Reputation, Underwriter’s Market Share and Spread on Underpricing of Indonesian Initial Public Offerings

The presence of capital market supporting professions and institutions such as auditor and underwriter are required by the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) to assist issuing company in the process of going public. Using a total of 156 non-financial firm IPOs listed on IDX during the period 2007-2017, the main purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of auditor’s reputation, underwriter’s market share and spread on level of underpricing, The method used in this paper is pooled Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression. Findings of this paper showed that underwriter’s market share and auditor’s reputation have a significant negative effect on level of underpricing, while underwriter’s spread is insignificant to underpricing. This paper concludes that in Indonesia underpricing is lower for IPO firm that associated with reputable auditor and high-market share underwriter. Also, underwriters use their spread to substitute underpricing rather than using it as a complement
Prevalence of Balkan Endemic Nephropathy Has Not Changed Since 1971 in the Kolubara Region in Serbia

Background/Aims: Thirty-one years after the first cross-sectional study, the population of Vreoci, a Balkan endemic nephropathy (BEN) village, was reinvestigated in order to determine the current prevalence of BEN and the clinical and laboratory characteristics of BEN family members with detected signs of kidney disease. Methods: A total of 2,009 inhabitants (82% of the adult population) of the village were examined. Danilovic’s criteria were used for diagnosis and classification of BEN. Results: The prevalence of BEN (1.70%) was similar to that in 1971 (1.67%). Diagnosis of BEN was established in 19 BEN family members, suspected BEN in 23, proteinuria in 29, while 16 healthy members were examined as controls. Urine protein, alpha1-microglobulin levels and frequency of glucosuria were significantly higher and kidney length significantly smaller in the three patient groups than in healthy persons. Serum urea and creatinine levels were significantly higher, but creatinine clearance was lower in BEN and BEN suspected patients than in the other two groups. Conclusion: The prevalence of BEN remains stable over time in Vreoci village. Manifested disease was found in both BEN and BEN suspected patients. In persons with proteinuria but not enough criteria for BEN, tubular disorders and hypertension were frequently found.
Internet and social media: Exploring new business models for corporate success

Today, Companies are discovering internet a great marketing prospect and social media a valuable brand promotional proposal. While the companies use these digital platforms as a global window to search for talent, marketers are scanning the medium to drive products and are using it for objective market research. Compared with traditional media, these innovative media allows customers to give their feedback and at times be a part of the product design process, too. Internet, especially social media, has proved to be vastly constructive for businesses for reducing costs, improving customer services and creating an online profile of the business.
DISCUSSION PAPER: INNATE, DISCRIMINATIVE HUMAN FACIAL EXPRESSIONS TO TASTE AND SMELL STIMULATION

In an earlier study’. * we described the “Gustofacial Response. ” This is a welldifferentiated motor reaction of the facial muscles to adequate stimulation of the peripheral, gustatory receptors. These reactions are rigidly fixed features, different in their appearance as related to sweet, sour, and bitter stimuli. They are of innate character, and controlled by the neural structures of the brainstem, not necessarily involving structures of the cerebral cortex. We interpreted these reflex-like reactions as stimulus-dependent, innate, communication signals, as part of the human-nonverbal communication repertory, serving the child-mother relationship. This phenomenon became apparent to us while we were observing adult human subjects, testing them by a simple psychophysiological procedures to determine the functional state of their sense of taste.3-6 These adult subjects represented a cross section of the variegated population of Israel, some of them healthy young adults, tested as control subjects. Some others were tested under experimental or pathological conditions. In the majority of our subjects, we observed that suprathreshold stimulation with sweet, sour, and bitter compounds induced typical and differentiated facial expressions to each of these three types of stimuli. The constant appearance of the “grimaces,” the irresistable way in which they appeared, often embarassing even to the subjects themselves, led us to hypothesize that this reaction is more innate than of acquired (learned) character. We verified this hypothesis with 175 neonate infants, among them a group of 75 less than 16 hours of age, tested in the period between birth and the first breast (or bottle) feeding. In addition to this population of normal healthy neonates, we had the opportunity to test four neonates with severe developmental malformation of the central nervous system (anencephalic and hydroanencephalic neonates). Both the normal and the malformed babies tested displayed typical facial expressions to the aforementioned tastants. The reactions can be described as follows: T o the presentation of sweet stimuli, a marked relaxation of the facial muscle, retraction of the mouth angles resembling a “smile” or “satisfaction,” in general accompanied by eager movements of licking and sucking. Presentation of sour stimulation elicited a pursing of the lips, which can be of a steady holding of this position or of a repeated type with a twitching element. Bitter stimulation induced a facial reaction characterized by depression of the mouth angles with a simultaneous or subsequent elevation of the central part of the upper lip, creating an “arch-like” mouth opening. This facial expression resembles “dislike” or
On the Entropy of Dynamical Systems on σ −mv-Algebras with State

One of the important concepts in physics and mathematics is entropy. The present paper deals with the theory of entropy using the Loomis-Sikorski representation of σ −MV -algebras. In this paper the conditional entropy of a finite partition ξ given �� by use of conditional expectation on σ −MV-algebras when �� is an arbitrary sub− σ −MV -algebra of the σ −MV –algebra �� is defined. It is shown that the mean entropy of an MVdynamical system is affine. Also the concept of a subsystem of an MV-dynamical system is introduced and the relation between their entropies is investigated.
Idling Port Isolation Control of Three-Port Bidirectional Converter for EVs

The battery charger and the dc-dc converter can be combined in a single unit with the three-port converter topology. In the three-port converter, one port is idling, while the other two are operating actively. To block power flowing into an idling port, a virtual isolation scheme is proposed. It is also illustrated by a phase analysis. Effectiveness of the proposed isolation scheme is verified by simulation and experimental results.
How vision matters for individuals with hearing loss

Hearing loss has obvious implications for communication and auditory functioning. A less obvious implication of hearing loss is its effect on the remaining sensory systems, particularly vision. This paper will review research demonstrating that deafness affects the development of specific visual functions and their neural substrates, including motion processing, face processing, and attention to peripheral space. Implications of this cross-modal plasticity are discussed in a review of studies with cochlear implant recipients. This latter work suggests that visual speech perception skills that develop during periods of deafness have positive implications for later perception of auditory speech. These effects are discussed in light of multimodal processing and perceptual learning.
Consumer-Side Decision Factors on Their Selection of Bottled Water Brands: Statistical Method Study in a Kosovo Sample

Abstract Nowadays, to meet people’s needs in daily life for drinking water, many companies provide bottled drinking water. As this industry grows and more competition occurs, the companies should know the aspects that influence people to buy the products that are bottled drinking water. Although this increase in several bottled water producers can be attributed to market demand and technology modernization, the fact that consumers migrate from one brand to another is significant and indicates that there are factors that affect the consumer’s decision when choosing the bottled water brand. The aim of this paper is to identify and analyze the factors that influence consumers the most when choosing a bottled water brand in the market, using Kosovo as a case study. To define factors based on the consumer’s preferences and valuations of the importance, the principal component analysis was applied based on a correlation matrix, using a component extraction method with a varimax rotation and a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin adequacy test. The findings show that the consumer’s decision is influenced mostly by six key factors, namely quality, marketing, consumer perception, price, preference and practicality. The research provides new insights into the bottled water manufacturing industry and marketers in positioning themselves in a competitive environment.
Decreased plasma concentrations of the C4B complement protein in autism.

OBJECTIVE To determine complement C4 protein concentrations in the plasmas of autistic subjects and their family members. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING Center for Persons with Disabilities and the Department of Biology, Utah State University, Logan. PARTICIPANTS Forty-two autistic subjects (34 males [81%] and eight females [19%]), 50 of their biologic parents, 21 siblings, and 105 normal subjects (56 females [53%] and 49 males [47%]; all white) living in northern Utah. INTERVENTIONS None. METHODS The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was used to determine C4 protein concentrations in autistic subjects. MAIN RESULTS Plasma concentration (median, 14.7 g/L of the C4B protein) in autistic patients was significantly (P = .01) decreased compared with that of normal subjects (median, 22.4 g/L). The C4B concentrations in parents and siblings of autistic children were decreased, but not significantly. The C4A protein concentrations in the plasma of autistic subjects and their family members were normal. CONCLUSION Decreased protein concentrations of C4B may be associated with autism.
Water-soluble carbohydrates of root components and activity rhythms at vegetative growth stage of Artemisia scoparia in northeastern grassland of China

The root system of perennials is composed of the roots of different growth years. The nutrient storage capacities and activities of roots are an important basis for judging root components and plant senescence. In this research, changes in the contents of water-soluble carbohydrate (WSC) were used as indicators of the nutrient storage and activity of roots of different life years. From the early resprouting stage to the rapid growth stage, Artemisia scoparia L. plants of 1–3 age classes were sampled and measured once every 18 days. The nutrient storage capacities and activity rhythms of plant root components of the three age classes were analysed quantitatively. Among the A. scoparia population in northeast China, the nutrient storage capacities of 1a/2a plant root collars and 2-year old roots were generally large, whereas those of 3a plant root collars and 3-year old roots were significantly reduced. As for changes in the WSC content in the root system at the 18 day resprouting stage, the decline rates in the root collars of the 1a and 2a plants were 102 and 109 times those of the 3a plants, respectively. The decline rate in the 2-year old roots of the 1a plants was 1.8 times that of the 2a plants and 29.6 times that of the 3a plants. When nutrients were most active, all root components of the 1a plants entered into the resprouting stage, but the 2/3-year old roots of the 2a plants lagged behind. All the root components of the 3a plants generally lagged. At the vegetative growth stage, the WSC contents in all root components of the 1a plants declined logarithmically. For the 3a plants, the content in the root collars decreased linearly with that in the 3-year old roots. The older root components (3-year old roots) of the 2a plants and all root components of the 3a plants exhibited signs of aging.
Peran Corporate Governance Terhadap Earnings Management Pada Family Firms yang Terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia Periode Tahun 2016

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran corporate governance terhadap earnings management pada family firms di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan diuji dengan model regresi linier berganda. Obyek dari penelitian ini adalah seluruh perusahaan yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) kecuali sektor keuangan periode tahun 2016. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah 301 perusahaan. Variabel dependen yang digunakan adalah abnormal accruals. Sedangkan variabel independen yang digunakan adalah family firms. Corporate governance pada penelitian ini berfokus pada komposisi dewan komisaris dan komite audit. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa corporate governance tidak dapat mempengaruhi earnings management pada family firms. Baik family firm maupun non-family firm memiliki kemampuan dan peluang yang sama untuk melakukan earnings management. Perusahaan-perusahaan di Indonesia masih belum menerapkan tata kelola perusahaan yang baik. Manajemen laba dapat berkurang seiring dengan meningkatnya leverage, sales growth, dan operating cash flow perusahaan.