Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Review of CMOS millimeter-wave radio frequency integrated circuits

The development of CMOS millimeter-wave (MMW) radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) has been grown rapidly in the past ten years. This paper reviews the advances of the CMOS MMW RFICs. The history and current status of the MMW CMOS RFICs, including some of the high-level integration of the system-on-chip (SoC) CMOS chips, are summarized. The applications of the MMW RFICs, together with the examples of system-in-package (SiP) for MMW CMOS RFICs will also be presented.
Effects of an acute cannabidiol treatment on cocaine self-administration and cue-induced cocaine seeking in male rats

Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound that is the second most abundant component of cannabis. It has been shown to have a potential therapeutic value for a wide range of disorders, including anxiety, psychosis, and depression. Recently, it was suggested that cannabidiol might be a potential treatment for heroin craving and relapse. Here we investigated the effects of an acute treatment with cannabidiol on cocaine self-administration and cue-induced cocaine seeking in rats. Rats were trained to press a lever to self-administer cocaine (0.5 mg/kg/infusion), first under a fixed interval 20 s (FI-20 s) and then under a progressive ratio (PR) schedule of reinforcement. Cocaine self-administration under a PR schedule of reinforcement was not attenuated by cannabidiol injections (5.0 mg/kg and 10.0 mg/kg; i.p.) when tested 30 min and 24 h after treatment. Cannabidiol treatment (5.0 mg/kg or 10.0 mg/kg) also did not attenuate cue-induced cocaine seeking in rats after a withdrawal period of 14 days. In contrast, treatment with cannabidiol (10.0 mg/kg; i.p.) resulted in a statistically significant anxiolytic effect in the elevated plus-maze. Our findings suggest that, under the conditions described here, an acute cannabidiol treatment has a minimal effect on a rat model of cocaine intake and relapse.
Momentum in the foreign exchange market.

This paper investigates the existence of price momentum in the Foreign Exchange market before and after the Global Financial Crisis, by analysing a sample of 18 currency pairs between 2002 and 2013. Using a portfolio formation approach, average spot and excess returns are calculated for investment horizons ranging from one day to one year. Secondly, this paper investigates a possible link between price momentum and the market positioning of speculators by using the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Commitments of Traders report. The results suggest that price momentum in the Foreign Exchange market may be most prevalent over shorter time frames of up to one day. The fall in interest rates after the Global Financial Crisis has reduce the returns from momentum over longer time horizons, with these returns being higher for minor or exotic currency pairs. Lastly, changes to the market position of speculators often precedes the movements in the exchange rate over the following weeks, suggesting that speculator’s actions may be an indicator of price continuations.
Marketing: the need to contribute to overall business effectiveness

Considers the position of the marketing function in the overall operation of large companies in the UK. Suggests that there is a general perception that marketing has lost ground in comparison with other business disciplines. Concludes that there is a need for the marketing profession to re‐examine itself and its role and to adapt itself to the many changes it faces in the modern situation.
A Review of Earnings Manipulation Literature and the Implications on Management Compensation

The growth of corporations resulted in the owners (shareholders) ceding the responsibility of running these corporations under the ambit of Management. The Management is responsible for implementing the policies and decisions of the corporations taken by the owners. The paper reviewed earnings manipulation perpetrated by Management as a result of their compensation. The reviewed dealt with what earnings are, the components and measurement of earnings, what constitutes quality earnings, and the meaning of earnings manipulation.
The Effect of Audit Quality on the Earnings Management and Cost of Common Stock Capital based on the Type of Ownership Companies Listed in the Tehran Stock Exchange

The purpose of this article is review effect of audit quality on the earnings management and cost of common stock capital based on the type of ownership companies listed in the Tehran Stock Exchange. In this study has been focus on the discretionary accruals as agent accounting profit management. Information of the 94 company as sample have been analyzed in the 5-year period between years of 2008 to 2012 that be investigated the relationship between variables for testing hypothesis. For data analysis is used multivariate regression model and statistical method of Panel Data. The results of the present study show that there is a significant difference between audit quality with earnings management and cost of common stock capital in state companies. Whatever the accuracy and quality of information provided by the company be higher information risk reduced and consequently the degree of uncertainty for investors will be reduced. Reduce uncertainty be leads to demand of lower rates of return by the investors, so auditors can with careful and quality handling reduction accrual using managers and also limit earnings management and also be leading to a reduction in the cost of capital. Results of conducted research is represents the same topic.
computational account of cumulative semantic , semantic blocking , and semantic distractor e ff ects in picture naming

Computational models of lexical selection in spoken word production have been applied to semantic interference effects in picture naming response times obtained with continuous naming, blocked-cyclic naming, and pictureword interference paradigms. However, a unified computational account of the effects in the three paradigms is lacking. Here, I show that the inclusion of conceptual bias in the WEAVER++model (Levelt, Roelofs, & Meyer, 1999) explains cumulative semantic and semantic blocking effects while preserving the model's account of semantic distractor effects. The key assumptions of the account are (1) lexical selection by competition, and (2) a conceptual origin and lexical locus of the semantic effects. I provide a proof of concept of the account by reporting computer simulation results, addressing behavioral and neuroimaging evidence. The assumptions are sufficient for a unified account of semantic effects in the three paradigms, contrary to pessimistic views of this
Does national culture influence consumers’ evaluation of travel services? A test of Hofstede’s model of cross‐cultural differences

The influence of national culture on consumer evaluations of travel services was the focus of this study. Drawing from a representative sample of overseas visitors to the USA, and controlling for socio‐economic and trip characteristics, results provide a limited indication that national culture influences how customers evaluate travel services and their willingness to repeat purchase and recommend a service to others. The implications for researchers are that national cultural differences are one of many forces influencing consumer decision making. It is a measurable construct, like gender and socio‐economic class, that conditions how consumers interact with others and should be taken into account in our attempts to better understand consumers needs and expectations.
Improving Patient Adherence

IN BRIEF Regimen adherence problems are common in individuals with diabetes, making glycemic control difficult to attain. Because the risk of complications of diabetes can be reduced by proper adherence, patient nonadherence to treatment recommendations is often frustrating for diabetes health care professionals. This article reviews the scope of the adherence problem and the factors underlying it. The author discusses the concepts of compliance and adherence and offers recommendations for improving adherence by adopting a more collaborative model of care emphasizing patient autonomy and choice.
Beeper use on a medical service.

TO THE EDITOR: Pocket paging systems (beepers) were introduced to the medical community more than 20 years ago. The advantages of beepers are obvious for physicians outside a hospital; however, there are problems with the use of beepers inside hospitals today. A beeper signals not only its bearer but also everyone within hearing distance,' frequently interferes with teaching conferences and may disrupt critical doctor-patient interactions. Because of these problems, we have studied patterns of beeper use by a group of housestaff physicians. Thirteen interns (postgraduate year 1 ) on the medical services at the University of Colorado University Hospital (UCUH) and the Denver Veterans Administration Medical Center (DVAMC) were asked to make a record in a notebook of all beeper calls they received over six days. Three interns at UCUH were responsible only for intensive care unit (ICu) patients and admitted patients every third day. These three interns shared one beeper and carried the beeper only when admitting. Three interns at UCUH were responsible for ward patients only and seven interns at DVAMC were responsible for ward patients and some icu patients. These non-icu interns admitted patients every third day but each carried a beeper every day. A notation for each beeper call was made in a 3by 5-inch notebook, giving the time of the call, the present activity of the intern and the importance of the call. The importance was rated on a scale of 0 to 2 as follows: 0 indicated "relayed no relevant patient-related information"; 1 meant "relayed patient information that had
Methodological aspects of whole-genome bisulfite sequencing analysis

The combination of DNA bisulfite treatment with high-throughput sequencing technologies has enabled investigation of genome-wide DNA methylation beyond CpG sites and CpG islands. These technologies have opened new avenues to understand the interplay between epigenetic events, chromatin plasticity and gene regulation. However, the processing, managing and mining of this huge volume of data require specialized computational tools and statistical methods that are yet to be standardized. Here, we describe a complete bisulfite sequencing analysis workflow, including recently developed programs, highlighting each of the crucial analysis steps required, i.e. sequencing quality control, reads alignment, methylation scoring, methylation heterogeneity assessment, genomic features annotation, data visualization and determination of differentially methylated cytosines. Moreover, we discuss the limitations of these technologies and considerations to perform suitable analyses.
Key drivers for customer engagement on Facebookbrand fan pages in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Facebook brand pages is a popular marketing tool and currently it is being integrated as one of the main components in the brand's marketing strategy and campaign to reach out to customers and fans. In order to have a successful social media marketing campaign, it is important to understand the behavior of customers on the brand pages and what motivates them to engage on a Facebook Brand Page which eventually should lead to purchase of the brand's products or services. It is recognized that members of Facebook Brand Pages tend to exhibit favorable brandrelated engagement and buying intentions. The purpose of this research is to examine the motivation that influences customer engagement on a Facebook brand page. The Motivations are classified according to entertainement, information, social integration, social identity, renumeration and empowerment motivations according to the User and Gratification theory. Afterwards, the relationship between user's attitudes is examined towards customer engagement on the Facebook brand pages. Customer engagement types are classified according to their level of engagement from the lowest level consumers, contributors and creators being the highest level of online brand activeness. Finally, the research will analyze how customer engagement influences buyers purchase intention of the brand's products or services. The Technology Acceptane Model (TAM) and User and gratification (U&G) model were combined in order to develop the model for this reseach. An online survey was prepared which was distributed to Facebook users online and a total of 750 surveys were collected of which 538 stated that they follow Facebook Brand pages and were therefore considered for the investigation. The relationship between the motivations, attitude, and customer engagement and buyers intention will be tested with regression analysis to test the model. Keywords: Motivation, U&G, Customer Engagement, Buying Intention, Facebook Brand Page, Attitude, Social Media Marketing.
Agrobacterium tumefaciens virulence locus pscA is related to the Rhizobium meliloti exoC locus

Agrobacterium tumefaciens and Rhizobium meliloti carry related genetic loci which have important roles in virulence and symbiosis. Previously, it was shown that two virulence loci of A. tumefaciens, chvA and chvB, are related to two R. meliloti symbiosis loci, ndvA and ndvB, respectively (T. Dylan, L. Ielpi, S. Stanfield, L. Kashyap, C. Douglas, M. Yanofsky, E. Nester, D. R. Helinski, and G. Ditta, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 83:4403-4407, 1986). Here we show that these two phytobacteria possess additional related virulence/symbiosis genes. Results of genetic complementation and DNA hybridization experiments indicate that the pscA virulence locus of A. tumefaciens is structurally and functionally related to the exoC symbiosis locus of R. meliloti. Thus, A. tumefaciens and R. meliloti bear at least three related genetic loci that have crucial roles in establishing the interactions that each bacterium has with its respective host plants.
Expression of Disialoganglioside (GD2) in Neuroblastic Tumors: A Prognostic Value for Patients Treated With Anti-GD2 Immunotherapy

Neuroblastoma, a malignant neoplasm of the sympathetic nervous system, is one of the most aggressive pediatric cancers. Patients with stage IV high-risk neuroblastoma receive an intensive multimodal therapy ending with an immunotherapy based on a chimeric monoclonal antibody ch14.18. Although the use of ch14.18 monoclonal antibody has significantly increased the survival rate of high-risk neuroblastoma patients, about 33% of these patients still relapse and die from their disease. Ch14.18 targets the disialoganglioside, GD2, expressed on neuroblastic tumor (NT) cells. To better understand the causes of tumor relapse following ch14.18 immunotherapy, we have analyzed the expression of GD2 in 152 tumor samples from patients with NTs using immunohistochemical stainings. We observed GD2 expression in 146 of 152 samples (96%); however, the proportion of GD2-positive cells varied among samples. Interestingly, low percentage of GD2-positive cells before immunotherapy was associated with relapse in patients receiving ch14.18 immunotherapy. In addition, we demonstrated in vitro that the sensitivity of neuroblastoma cell lines to natural killer-mediated lysis was dependent on the proportion of GD2-positive cells, in the presence of ch14.18 antibody. In conclusion, our results indicate that the proportion of tumor cells expressing GD2 in NTs should be taken in consideration, as a prognostic marker, for high-risk neuroblastoma patients receiving anti-GD2 immunotherapy.
Publicity and advertising: what matter most for sales?

Purpose – The purpose of this research is to understand the relationship between publicity, advertising activity and corporate sales in the context of a company’s existing reputation. Design/methodology/approach – The study brings together four unique industry datasets and uses discriminant analysis and multiple regression methods to examine the relationship between existing corporate reputation, publicity, advertising activity and sales levels for major multi-national companies in the technology products sector. Findings – Positive publicity is most important in distinguishing between firms with higher and lower sales. The effects of negative publicity and advertising are dependent on a firm’s existing reputation. For companies with weaker reputations, positive publicity in tandem with business-to-consumer (B2C) advertising is most highly associated with higher company sales. Conversely, for firms with stronger existing reputations, advertising has a significantly diminished role; positive and even negat.
The resistance to cerebrospinal fluid absorption in humans

In order to measure the resistance to cerebrospinal fluid absorption in humans a lumbo‐ventricular perfusion test, using several intraventricular pressure levels, has been developed. The test has been performed in 15 patients fulfilling criterias of normal pressure hydrocephalus. A considerable variation in the resistance to cerebrospinal fluid absorption revealed by the test indicates that clinical and pneumoencephalographic signs of normal pressure hydrocephalus are of little use in the selection of patients who may benefit from shunting procedures.
Echocardiography and Cardiac MRI in Mutation‐Negative Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in an Older Patient: A Case Defining the Need for ICD

We report the case of a 67‐year‐old man with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who presented for a second opinion about implantable cardio‐defibrillator (ICD) placement after a witnessed syncopal episode. Despite his older age, being mutation‐negative, and having a maximal septal thickness of 2.2 cm on echocardiography, he demonstrated rapid progression of myocardial fibrosis on cardiac MRI, correlating to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and syncope. We review the role of echocardiography and cardiac MRI in optimizing medical care for such patients who may not otherwise meet criteria for an ICD placement or further interventions.
The Interrelationship between the Stock Markets and the Foreign Exchange Market

This paper investigates the relationship between the volatility of the stock market and that of the nominal exchange rate in India. Using the E-Garch specification proposed by Nelson (1991) it addresses the question whether changes in the volatility of the stock market affects volatility in the foreign exchange market and vice versa. The model specification incorporates asymmetric effects of positive and negative returns surprises on volatility both in the same market as well as spillovers across the two markets. Empirical analysis with one of the major stock market indices supports the hypothesis of such volatility linkages while for the other index there appears to be a spillover from the foreign exchange market to the stock market but not the other way round.
Robust sliding mode control of three-phase voltage source PWM rectifier with uncertainties and disturbances

This paper investigates the sliding mode control of three-phase voltage source PWM rectifier (VSR). When the three-phase VSR system is applied in different environmental conditions, external disturbances are inevitable and stochastic, so these conditions should be taken into consideration when designing the controllers. To have a good performance and a fast response, the whole closed loop control is designed in two parts: outer voltage loop control and inner current loop control, to achieve the aim of well controlled output dc-bus voltage, sinusoidal input currents at AC mains, controlled power factor and bidirectional power flow, etc. Simulation results are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method and it is in good agreement with the desired control performance. Therefore, the proposed sliding mode control in this paper presents new insights concerning the control of three-phase VSR in the presence of uncertainties and external disturbances and hence has a wide range of applications with good robustness.
A Convenient Way From Normalized Database To Denormalized Database

Data warehouse is a denormalized and information oriented system used to convert business rules into useful information as it is the collection of archived operational data which is useful in tactical and strategic business decisions. A relational database consists of a collection of tables that store particular sets of data in a form of normalized database. We use ER Model in relational database to define our overall system on the other hand in data warehouse we use dimensional cubes. In this paper we will discuss the techniques to transform the relational database into data warehouse. Here, we will concentrate on dimensional model as it heavily aggregated on business dimensions to improve retrieval performance rather than optimization of update performance as in the Entity Relationship model in relational database. The method for construction of data warehouse using dimensional model is presented which uses related data of operational system as its base for identifying important objects. We identify relationship between the objects that is different categories of objects. Data warehouse is designed to support ad hoc queries and strategic decision analysis which is not possible with traditional operational systems in which we require multiple tables join that is a huge web of joins using which strategic business decision making is not possible so here we introduced a technique which transforms already existing system into useful information retrieval system used to make tricky and tactical business decisions.
Thesis Proposal : Marked Point Process Intensity Estimation on Trade Duration Process

The research is motivated by a desire to model the stochastic process of trades in a limit-order-book market. We model the trade process as a marked point process. We propose a semiparametric model for the conditional intensity function, attempting to capture the effect of the recent past in a nonparametric way and the effect of the more distant past using a parametric time series model. Our framework provides more flexibility than the most commonly used family of models, known as Autoregressive Conditional Duration (ACD), in terms of the shape of the density of durations and in the form of dependence across time. We also propose a way to incorporate the effect of additional explanatory variables (i.e. marks in the marked point process.) So far, we have shown that the framework works much better than the ACD family in the sense of both prediction log-likelihood and various diagnostic tests using data from the NYSE. We propose two main extensions to the existing framework. One is to model multiple point processes, specifically a bivariate version, to predict both the duration to the next event but also the side (buy or sell) of the next event. The other aspect is to take into account the effect of information that arrives between two consecutive events to update the conditional intensity before the next event. In general, the framework can be used both to estimate intensity functions in self-exciting point process, and to estimate a series of conditional densities for a random process.
Design and implementation of XBurner

Experiments involving evaluation of new network technologies require realistic network environments. Network traffic is one of the important elements in these environments and many products and approaches are available to generate realistic traffic. However, for efficient evaluation, users should be able to configure their traffic to possess the requisite user-defined characteristics. The existing traffic generators often do not allow users to use their application software in conjunction with the generated traffic. Therefore these generators cannot satisfy user's requirements in some cases. We propose XBurner---a platform that can be used to generate mass traffic using a number of actual and native software applications on virtual PCs. The environment in this platform is developed using AnyBed and XENebula and is controlled by SpringOS. In this paper, we describe the design and implementation of XBurner.