Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Analyzing Return of Investment for New Energy Project with Big Data: Case Study of SG-ERP System in Y City

: [ Objective ] This paper establishes data extraction model and evaluation mechanism for the return of investment analysis on new energy projects. All data is from the State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Company in China. [ Methods ] First, we proposed a new big data management framework based on the State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Company SG-ERP system architecture. Second, we extracted evaluative data based on Golden Gate technology, and constructed an evaluation system covering the economic, social and environmental aspects of the target projects at different development stages (i.e. decision-making, construction and operation). Finally, we examined the proposed system with the Delphi Law. [ Results ] We got the weight of variation coefficient and the economic, social and environmental benefits of new energy projects of Y City in 2015. [ Limitations ] The classification schemes for the evaluation criteria could be further refined. [ Conclusions ] The proposed system can evaluate the return of investments for new energy power grid projects. The data extraction method, evaluation system and weight algorithm could be used in other studies.
Assessment of liposome bupivacaine infiltration versus continuous femoral nerve block for postsurgical analgesia following total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Objective: Perioperative pain management is an important aspect of recovery from total knee arthroplasty (TKA) because severe pain can delay ambulation and hospital discharge. The objective of this retrospective sequential cohort study was to determine the impact of local infiltration analgesia using liposome bupivacaine (Exparel1) when compared with a continuous femoral nerve block (FNB) following TKA. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included consecutive patients who underwent TKA between April 2011 and April 2014, and received one of three interventions. Study Group A received adductor canal infiltration with bupivacaine HCl and knee infiltration with liposome bupivacaine. Study Group B received adductor canal infiltration with liposome bupivacaine and knee infiltration with liposome bupivacaine. The control group received a continuous FNB with ropivacaine HCl delivered via an elastomeric pump. Numeric pain rating scores (NPRS), distance walked, length of stay (LOS), and dose of narcotic medication were the key efficacy variables of interest. Results: A total of 237 patients were included in this study: 98 in Group A, 34 in Group B, and 105 controls. On postoperative day (POD) 0, mean (standard deviation [SD]) NPRSs were similar between Group A (1.8 [1.7]), Group B (2.7 [1.8]), and the control group (2.3 [2.4]). Significantly (p < 0.05) more patients in Group A (58%) and Group B (44%) walked on POD0 than in the control group (0%); almost all patients walked on POD1. The mean (SD) distance walked was also significantly greater (p < 0.05) on POD1 in Group A (193 [203] feet) and Group B (211 [144] feet) than in the control group (46 [73] feet). Mean (SD) LOS was significantly (p < 0.05) shorter in Group B (2.2 [1.2] days), than in the control group (3.2 [0.7] days) and Group A (3.0 [1.7] days). Conclusions: Local infiltration analgesia using liposome bupivacaine was associated with improved ambulation and shorter LOS following TKA when compared with continuous FNB in this retrospective cohort study.
An Approach for Explaining Reasoning on the Diet Domain

We are conducting a project involving automatic reasoning and natural language generation in the domain of diet management. In this paper we describe the main issues related to the automatic reasoning mechanisms for diet management purposes and we present the message generation techniques designed to support the users in managing their dietary choices. In particular, this paper has two main goals. First, with respect to the automatic reasoning module, we briefly describe the main features of the Simple Temporal Problem formalization of the diet domain. Second, with respect to the natural language generation module, we describe the actual implementation of the tasks of data interpretation and content selection, and the design of the message templates; moreover, we give a novel formalization of the sentence aggregation algorithm.
Intralocus Sexual Conflict Over Immune Defense, Gender Load, and Sex-Specific Signaling in a Natural Lizard Population

In species with separate sexes, antagonistic selection on males and females (intralocus sexual conflict) can result in a gender load that can be resolved through the evolution of sexual dimorphism. We present data on intralocus sexual conflict over immune defense in a natural population of free-ranging lizards (Uta stansburiana) and discuss the resolution of this conflict. Intralocus sexual conflict arises from correlational selection between immune defense and orange throat coloration in these lizards. Males with orange throats and high antibody responses had enhanced survival, but the same trait combination reduced female fitness. This sexual antagonism persisted across the life cycle and was concordant between the juvenile and adult life stages. The opposing selective pressure on males and females is ameliorated by a negative intersexual genetic correlation (r m,f = -0.86) for immune defense. Throat coloration was also genetically correlated with immune defense, but the sign of this genetic correlation differed between the sexes. This resulted in sex-specific signaling of immunological condition. We also found evidence for a sex-specific maternal effect on sons with potential to additionally reduce the gender load. These results have implications for signaling evolution, genetic integration between adaptive traits, sex allocation, and mutual mate choice for indirect fitness benefits.
Crossing atrial thrombus in a patient with recurrent pulmonary embolism

ObjectivesTo report the detection of a thrombus entrapped in a patent foramen ovale by echocardiography in a patient with recurrent pulmonary embolism. DesignCase report. SettingIntensive care unit of a university hospital. PatientA 62-yr-old man with initial deep venous thrombosis and recurrent minor pulmonary embolism followed by a severe embolic event with transitory hemiparesis 10 days after prostatectomy. InterventionSystemic anticoagulation, surgical removal of a crossing atrial thrombus, closure of a patent foramen ovale, and venous thrombectomy. Measurements and Main ResultsTransesophageal echocardiography revealed a large thrombus entrapped in a patent foramen ovale with portions in all four heart chambers. Intraoperatively, a 19-cm-long thrombus, shaped like the pelvic veins, was found. The patient was successfully weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass, requiring temporary positive inotropic support because of right ventricular dysfunction. Within 24 hrs of the operation, the patient was discharged to the intermediate care unit. ConclusionsRecurrent pulmonary embolism can potentially result in paradoxic embolism in patients with a patent foramen ovale. In such patients, it may be crucial to monitor right ventricular function and exclude right-to-left shunts by transesophageal echocardiography, regardless of clinical symptoms. The patent foramen ovale should be closed. This case emphasizes an important indication for transesophageal echocardiography in critically ill patients.
Effects of short term treatment with pentagastrin, proglumide, tamoxifen given separately or together with 5-fluorouracil on the growth in the murine transplantable Colon 38 cancer.

It is well known that 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is the most effective drug in the treatment of colon cancer, however the positive response is small, only about 20%. On the other hand, it has been postulated that the growth of colon cancer depends on many growth factors, such as gastrin and estrogens. The search for new substances increasing the antitumor effect of 5-FU has lasted for many years. The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of pentagastrin (PEN, syntetic gastrin analogue), proglumide (PRO, a blocker of gastrin receptor) and tamoxifen (TAM, a partial estrogen antagonist) given separately or together with 5-FU on proliferation, apoptosis, necrosis and proliferation/apoptosis (P/A) ratio in the murine transplantable Colon 38 cancer. The male mice were implanted with a suspension of Colon 38 cells. After 7 days, the animals were treated with PEN (250 microg/kg b.w., twice daily), PRO (100 mg/kg. b.w., twice daily), TAM (10 microg/animal) separately or together with 5-FU (60 mg/kg b.w., once) for 2 days. The incorporation of bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) into cell nuclei was used as an index of cell proliferation (labeling index--LI). The in situ labeling of nuclear DNA fragmentation according to TUNEL method was considered as an apoptotic index (AI). It was found that 5-FU increased the apoptosis, unexpectedly increased the LI and decreased the P/A ratio when compared to control. Both PEN and PRO increased the apoptosis and in the case of PRO decreased P/A ratio when compared to control. TAM did not affect any of the examined parameters. All of the investigated substances modify the 5-FU action: PEN and PRO on AI and LI and TAM on AI and P/A ratio. Necrosis was observed in 3 tumors treated with PEN + 5-FU, in 2 tumors of PRO + 5-FU group and in 1 tumor of group with 5-FU and with PEN. Further studies are needed to elucidate if those modification of 5-FU action by the examined substances will be useful in the inhibition of the growth of Colon 38 cancer.
Does a Moderate Dose of Alcohol Reinforce Feelings of Pleasure, Well-Being, Happiness and Joy? A Brief Communication

An experiment tested whether a moderate dose of alcohol reinforces some predrinking emotional states. Subjects were assigned to an Alcohol, a Placebo, or a Control group and mood states were manipulated in a positive and a negative direction. An alcohol dose of 1.0 ml of 100% alcohol/kg body weight did not significantly affect feelings of pleasure, well-being, happiness, and joy, so it was concluded that the present dose of alcohol does not per se reinforce the predrinking emotional state and does not significantly reduce unpleasant feelings. Under the present conditions, alcohol is a weak transformer of the studied emotions. Implications with respect to factors in the setting are indicated.
Earnings management, corporate governance and goodwill impairment among Malaysian listed companies

The study examines the impact of corporate governance and company characteristics on earnings management practices among Malaysian public listed companies. In particular, the board meetings, board size, chief executive officer (CEO) duality and independent board of directors represent corporate governance mechanism; while the size of the company, return on assets (ROA), market to book value, total current accruals, and operating cash flow represent company’s characteristics. Data are obtained from Datastream and annual report of 126 companies for the financial year ended 2013. The findings indicate a low level of earnings management occurred among Malaysian listed companies. This study provides evidence that boards meetings are significantly and negatively related to discretionary current accruals. Therefore, this study recommends that public listed companies in Malaysia to have a minimum number of six times of board meetings in a year.
What do Carbohydrate Reserves Tell us about Avocado Orchard Management

Carbohydrate reserves (stored mainly as starch) in tree crops represent the currently unutilized and stored component, mainly in the trunk, branches and leaves of avocado trees. They are the difference between manufacture (in photosynthesis) and utilization (growth and respiration). They follow a seasonal pattern, peaking just before flowering, declining rapidly during flowering and fruit set, remaining low until mid-summer, and rising through autumn and winter. It has been suggested that the levels of starch reserves at critical periods can be used in orchard management decisions. Data are presented, mainly from delayed harvest trials in KwaZulu-Natal and Queensland, to indicate that there is a broad relationship between starch concentration and key aspects of tree performance, e.g. yield and root growth. However, carbohydrate reserves are but one of many factors, potentially limiting, which affect yield, and by themselves provide only some useful information. A far more meaningful guide to tree performance, and an aid to management, is the pheno-physiological model of Whiley (1994), of which the starch reserves are but one component. Avocado trees appear to accumulate high levels of carbohydrate reserves as an adaptation to water stress and drought.
Anomaly Detection Approach Using Hidden Markov Model

This paper proposes an empirical method of Anomaly detection by analyzing the spending habit of vendee. Proposed system models the sequence of operations in credit card transaction processing using a Hidden Markov Model (HMM) and shows how it can be used for the detection of frauds. In the existing credit card fraud detection business processing system, fraudulent transaction will be detected after transaction is done. It is difficult to find out fraudulent and regarding loses will be barred by issuing authorities. Hidden Markov Model is the statistical tools for engineer and scientists to solve various problems. It is shown that credit card fraud can be detected using Hidden Markov Model during transactions. Hidden Markov Model helps to obtain a high fraud coverage combined with a low false alarm rate. Does not require fraud signatures and yet is able to detect frauds by considering a cardholder’s spending habit. Card transaction processing sequence by the stochastic process of an HMM. The details of items purchased in Individual transactions are usually not known to an FDS running at the bank that issues credit cards to the cardholders. Hence HMM is an ideal choice for addressing this problem. The objective of the system is to detect the Anomaly during the transaction only and confirm the fraud by asking some security code. Hidden Markov Model helps to obtain a high fraud coverage combined with a low false alarm rate.
Ecofriendly electroactive polymer actuator using highly porous carboxylated bacterial cellulose

Ecofriendly high-performance electroactive polymer actuators have received great attention due to their applications in human friendly electronics such as soft haptic devices, wearable electronics, and biomedical robots. Here, we report an ecofriendly electroactive soft actuator based on porous carboxylated bacterial cellulose (CBC) membrane, thereby realizing large bending deformation, fast response, and excellent durability in open air environment. The porous CBC membrane was fabricated using the facile zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles particulate leaching (PL) method. The porous CBC actuator showed high actuation performances because of the enhanced electrochemical properties of CBC membranes. The developed CBC actuator can be a promising candidate for human-related bioengineering as well as biomedical active devices and biomimetic robots.
Generation and initial characterization of conditionally immortalized chromaffin cells

Adrenal chromaffin cells have been successfully used to attenuate chronic pain when transplanted near the spinal cord, but primary cells are neither homogeneous nor practical for routine use in human therapy. Conditional immortalization with the temperature‐sensitive allele of the large T antigen (tsTag) and creation of stable chromaffin cell lines would advance our understanding of both the use and limits of cell lines that contain this immortalization gene for such therapies. Cultures of embryonic day 17 rat adrenal and neonatal bovine adrenal cells were immortalized with the temperature‐sensitive allele of SV40 tsTag and chromaffin cell lines established. The rat chromaffin line, RAD5.2, and the bovine chromaffin cell line, BADA.20, both expressed immunoreactivities (ir) for all the catecholamine enzymes: tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), the first enzyme in the synthetic pathway for catecholamines, dopa‐β‐hydroxylase (DβH), and phenylethanolamine‐N‐methyltransferase (PNMT). At permissive temperature (33°C), these chromaffin cells are proliferative, have a typical rounded chromaffinlike morphology, and contain detectable TH‐, DβH‐, and PNMT‐ir. At nonpermissive temperature (39°C), these cells stop proliferating, decrease Tag expression, and change the expression of TH‐, DβH‐, and PNMT‐ir in vitro, suggesting increased differentiation at nonpermissive temperature. The chromaffin cell lines also express immunoreactivity for the opioid met‐enkephalin (ENK) at permissive and nonpermissive temperatures. The expression of TH‐ir in the bovine chromaffin cells is upregulated by the addition of dexamethasone (DEX) or forskolin during differentiation; TH‐ir is not affected by the addition of DEX or forskolin in the rat chromaffin cells. The addition of forskolin during differentiation upregulates the expression of DβH‐ir in the rat chromaffin cells. PNMT‐ir is not affected by differentiation or agents in either cell line. However, catecholamine synthesis was not detectable by high‐performance liquid chromatography, suggesting incomplete differentiation under current conditions, or influence by continued low levels of Tag expression. Both cell lines have been carried over many passages in vitro for more than 3 years and were repeatedly frozen and thawed. These data describe an initial step in the conditional immortalization of chromaffin cells that can maintain the phenotype of primary chromaffin cells in vitro over long periods. The use of such chromaffin cell lines that are able to deliver neuroactive molecules offers a novel approach to pain management. J. Cell. Biochem. 79:38–57, 2000. © 2000 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Anomalous Internal Carotid Anastomosis to Contralateral Anterior Cerebral Artery

ABSTRACT: Background: Many anomalies and variants in vascular anatomy have been reported in relation to the anterior cerebral artery (ACA). Patients and Patients and Methods: We encountered an apparently novel anomaly in a 30-year-old man admitted for disturbance of consciousness following a traffic accident. Computed tomography revealed an acute subdural hematoma and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Results and conclusions: No vascular abnormalities related to the hemorrhage were detected by conventional angiography, so we concluded that the bleeding was of traumatic origin. Anomalous origin of the ACA was disclosed incidentally, with both A1 segments arising from the right internal carotid artery; no normal A1 segment of the left ACA was visualized. We discuss possible bases for this anomalous origin.
A social-level macro-governance mode for collaborative manufacturing processes

This paper proposes the social-level macro-governance mode for innovating the popular centralized control for CoM (Collaborative Manufacturing) processes, and makes this mode depend on the support from three aspects of technologies standalone and complementary: social–level CoM process norms, CoM process supervision system, and rational agents as the brokers of enterprises. It is the close coupling of those technologies that redounds to removing effectively the uncontrollability obstacle confronted with by cross-management-domain CoM processes. As a result, this mode enables CoM applications to be implemented by uniting the centralized control of CoM partners for respective CoM activities, and therefore provides a new distributed CoM process control mode to push forward the convenient development and large-scale deployment of SME-oriented CoM applications.
Knowledge Management as a Key Factor for Value Addition in IT Services

This chapter presents a background about Knowledge Management, and the importance it has in the Information Technologies Services market. Knowledge Management may have several advantages and benefits for an IT company. But sometimes, IT companies are not aware of all the importance knowledge deserves. In fact, Knowledge Management could help an IT enterprise to save costs, increase the quality of Service or increase the market share. That is because the design of a suitable Knowledge Management Model may be very important for an IT company, together with all the critical factors that may contribute to a successful Knowledge Management process implementation.
Acupuncture for Pain Control after Caesarean Section: A Prospective Observational Pilot Study

Objective Options for pharmacological analgesia in patients who have undergone Caesarean section (CS) are often restricted. Acupuncture is a promising tool for treating postoperative pain. We aimed to study the feasibility and acceptability of acupuncture as an additional method of analgesia in CS patients in a prospective observational pilot investigation. Methods Twenty-two patients scheduled for elective CS under spinal anaesthesia were enrolled according to set inclusion criteria. Each patient received auricular and body acupuncture with 20 indwelling fixed needles according to previously validated protocols of acupuncture for postoperative analgesia. Pain intensity on an 11-point verbal rating scale (VRS-11, where 0=no pain and 10=maximal pain), analgesia-related side effects, time to mobilisation and Foley catheter removal after CS, and patients’ compliance and satisfaction with treatment of pain on a 5-point VRS (VRS-5, where 1=excellent; 5=bad) were recorded. Results Twenty patients were included in the final analysis. One patient was disturbed by paraesthesia at the site of needling. All other patients tolerated acupuncture well. Pain intensity on movement on the first postoperative day was 4.3±2.4 (mean±SD; VRS-11) and decreased to 2.2±1.2 on the day of discharge. Patient satisfaction was 1.9±0.8 (mean±SD; VRS-5) and compliance (rated by their nurses) was 1.5±0.5 (mean±SD; VRS-5). Conclusions Acupuncture for additional analgesia after CS was well accepted. The primary outcome measurement was feasible and allowed the sample size to be calculated for a future randomised controlled trial.
Lipid Contents, Fatty Acid Profiles and Nutritional Quality of Nine Wild Caught Freshwater Fish Species of the Yangtze Basin, China

Owing to the favorable effects of essential fatty acids on human health, a great degree of interest on fatty acid profiles and nutritional quality of fish species have been of interest in the recent years. The present study investigated the lipid content, fatty acid profiles and nutritional quality in nine freshwater fish species from the Ganjiang River in the Yangtze basin, China. Results showed that total lipid content of the dorsal muscle was 0.59–2.2% and that was inversely linked to moisture content (r2 = 0.79, p < 0.01). Wide ranges of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) (21.83 to 50.53%) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (19.43 to 45.60%) were found. The ratios of n-3 to n-6 PUFA ranged from 0.25 to 1.16 (p < 0.001). N-3 PUFA was dominated by eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids varying from 2.77 to 15.11% of total fatty acids. Indices of atherogenicity and thrombogenicity (IA and IT) based on fatty acid compositions ranged from 0.36 to 0.52 and 0.36 to 0.64 in all species, respectively (p < 0.001). These results indicated fatty acid profiles were different among the fish species and the potential of these species as dietary source of essential fatty acids from the nutritional standpoint.