Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Denial of Illness

By E. A. WEINSTEIN, M.D., and R. L. KAHN, Ph.D. Pp. viii + I66. Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications. I955. 34S. Here for the first time is a detailed holistic account of anosognosia and the many related forms in which denial of illness can appear. Eight years of intensive research into behavioural changes in brain pathology have enabled the authors to develop a unitary theory embracing hitherto unrelated patterns of reaction to altered states of brain function. Anatomical, electro-physiological and psychological evidence is carefully used to show the importance of the centrencephalic involvement as a milieu for anosognosic symptoms, and 'many widely held hypotheses relating to the latter, including those of parietal focus and' Body Image' defects, are shown to be untenable. Proceeding with strict scientific conformity, the authors use their own hypotheses for predictive purposes, and prove their point by experimental production. Of particular interest is the relation which anosognosic symptomatology bears to the postleucotomy behaviour, and the authors show that the success or failure of such psychosurgery will depend upon which type of denial the patient adopts as his adaptation to changes in cerebral functioning. Taken in conjunction with the chapters on personality changes and psychometric results, this particular chapter offers a basis on which prognosis of leucotomy can be carefully assessed, and in addition, techniques for determining the presence of intracranial pathology not indicated clinically are given. The authors have already published this information elsewhere in greater detail, and it seems unfortunate that fuller treatment was not given to this important aspect in the book. The reviewer also felt the need for a summarising chapter, and hopes that future editions will make good this omission. The Appendix contains pathological, neurological, EEG and CSF, and behavioural data on 104 patients showing anosognosia, the tables being dichotomised into implicit and explicit denial of illness, and including those patients whose case-histories appear in the text. This book will provide a source ofmuch fruitful discussion in all branches of medicine, while to the clinical psychologist it will prove to be one of the most important books of the year.
Teleseismic Relocation and Assessment of Seismicity (1918–2005) in the Region of the 2004 Mw 9.0 Sumatra–Andaman and 2005 Mw 8.6 Nias Island Great Earthquakes

The M w 9.0 2004 Sumatra–Andaman Islands and M w 8.6 Nias Island great earthquake sequences have generated over 5000 catalog-reported earthquakes along ∼1700 km of the Sumatra–Andaman and western Sunda regions. Studies of prior regional seismicity have been limited to global catalog locations that often have poorly constrained epicenters and depths. Approximately 3650 teleseismically well- recorded earthquakes occurring in this region during the period 1918–2005 are relocated with special attention to focal depth. Reduced uncertainties of epicenters and depths in the region (on the order of 15 and 10 km, respectively) foster interpretation of focal mechanism data and provide additional details about the subducting Indian and Australian plates. The revised earthquake dataset reveals a sharp delineation between aftershocks of the 2004 and 2005 earthquakes near Simeulue Island and a steepening in slab dip from south to north. The downdip width of the aftershock zone of the 2004 M w 9.0 earthquake varies from ∼200 km at its northern end to ∼275 km at its southern end, and events located between 35 and 70 km focal depth occur more frequently in the southernmost section of this aftershock zone. Outer- rise and near-trench normal and strike-slip faulting earthquakes also increase in frequency following the 2004 and 2005 earthquakes. Earthquake swarms triggered along the Andaman backarc spreading center both north of Sumatra and near Siberut Island, 100 km south of the Nias Island aftershock sequence, illustrate the complex and variable nature of seismicity following these great earthquakes.
Hypothyroidism and atherosclerosis.

This autopsy finding of diffuse atherosclerosis in a 58-yrold woman was published as an appendix to William Ord’s classical description of the syndrome of myxedema. Soon thereafter, the hypothesis of a causal relationship between hypothyroidism and atherosclerosis was first raised in 1883 by E. Theodor Kocher (2), who noted that arteriosclerosis commonly occurred after thyroid extirpation. Since the time of the first associations between these two common disorders, hypothyroidism and atherosclerosis have subsequently been linked by a body of clinical case reports, epidemiological studies, and biochemical observations. The hypothesis of a relationship has subsequently been tested in case-control and cohort studies. Important associations have been identified among hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, and certain newer risk factors for atherosclerosis in individuals with overt hypothyroidism and, in some cases, subclinical hypothyroidism. There have also been clinical observations and trials describing the consequences of treating hypothyroidism in patients with ischemic heart disease and of revascularizing patients with ischemic heart disease who are hypothyroid. These studies are the subject of this commentary.
A Comparative Study of Manual and Automated Testing for Industrial Control Software

Automated test generation has been suggested as a way of creating tests at a lower cost. Nonetheless, it is not very well studied how such tests compare to manually written ones in terms of cost and effectiveness. This is particularly true for industrial control software, where strict requirements on both specification-based testing and code coverage typically are met with rigorous manual testing. To address this issue, we conducted a case study in which we compared manually and automatically created tests. We used recently developed real-world industrial programs written in the IEC 61131-3, a popular programming language for developing industrial control systems using programmable logic controllers. The results show that automatically generated tests achieve similar code coverage as manually created tests, but in a fraction of the time (an average improvement of roughly 90%). We also found that the use of an automated test generation tool does not result in better fault detection in terms of mutation score compared to manual testing. Specifically, manual tests more effectively detect logical, timer and negation type of faults, compared to automatically generated tests. The results underscore the need to further study how manual testing is performed in industrial practice and the extent to which automated test generation can be used in the development of reliable systems.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Determination of Oxytetracycline Residue in Cured Meat Products

The development of a sensitive automated method for residue control of oxytetracycline (OTC) in cured meat (soudjouk) is described. The principle steps involve the extraction of OTC from cured meat in the presence of citric acid with nitric acid, methanol and de-ionized water, and then the determination by HPLC. In HPLC, Hypersil BDC C18 column was used and OTC was separated at 24 oC using a mobile phase of H2O (pH=2.10 with H2SO4): ACN (85:15, v/v) at a flow rate of 1.5 ml/min. A variable wavelength detector was set at 360 nm. The detection limit of the method was calculated at 8 ng/g and the minimum detectable quantity was found as to be 40 mg/ml. The statistical evaluation demonstrated high absolute recoveries of from 78 to 100% for OTC. The method was also used with 10 different cured meat samples marketed in Turkey, and in 7 of them the OTC residue was found to be higher than the tolerance levels accepted by the EU, FDA and Turkish Ministry of Agriculture.
The Spectrum of Olive Pollen Allergens

Olive pollen is one of the most important causes of seasonal respiratory allergy in Mediterranean countries, where this tree is intensely cultivated. Among the high number of protein allergens detected in this pollen, 8 – Ole e 1 to Ole e 8 – have been isolated and characterized. Ole e 1 is the most frequent sensitizing agent, affecting more than 70% of the patients suffering of olive pollinosis, although others, such as Ole e 4 and Ole e 7, have also been shown to be major allergens. In this context, the prevalence of many olive pollen allergens seems to be dependent on the geographical area where the sensitized patients live. Some of the olive allergens have been revealed as members of known protein families: profilin (Ole e 2), Ca2+-binding proteins (Ole e 3 and Ole e 8), superoxide dismutase (Ole e 5) and lipid transfer protein (Ole e 7). No biological function has been demonstrated for Ole e 1, whereas Ole e 4 and Ole e 6 are new proteins without homology to known sequences from databases. cDNAs encoding for Ole e 1, Ole e 3 and Ole e 8 have been overproduced in heterologous systems. The recombinant products were correctly folded and exhibited the functional activities of the natural allergens. In addition to the Oleaceae family, other species, such as Gramineae or Betulaceae, contain pollen allergens structurally or immunologically related to those of the olive tree. This fact allows to detect and evaluate antigenic cross-reactivities involving olive allergens. The aim of this research is the development of new diagnostic tools for olive pollinosis and new approaches to improve the classical immunotherapy.
Dissection and staining of Drosophila optic lobes at different stages of development.

The Drosophila visual system is composed of the retina and the optic lobes, which are the ganglia where photoreceptors project and initial processing of visual inputs occur. This protocol outlines procedures for dissecting the optic lobes from Drosophila larvae, pupae, and adults. It also describes methods for visualizing the anatomy of brain neural circuits by stainingwith fluorescent secondary antibodies and primary antibodies specific for various neuronal populations and architectural features.
An uncertainty analysis for the measurement of microwave conductivity and dielectric constant by the short-circuited line method

The uncertainties of conductivity σ and dielectric constant ε of the short-circuited line (SCL) method due to the measured errors in the VSWR and the position of standing-wave minimum are studied. In order to cover most of the fast ion conductors, the range of σ from 10-4 to 1.0/(Ω-cm) is considered. The results of the analysis provide the order of accuracy one can achieve in these measurements. The effects of sample thickness, high conductivity, and negative dielectric constant upon uncertainty are examined. Measurements on a chlorobenzene sample are used to simulate this analysis. A relationship between σ, ε, and operating frequency is derived which makes it possible to determine the limits of applicability of the SCL method.
Anatomic variation and orgasm: Could variations in anatomy explain differences in orgasmic success?

Though the public consciousness is typically focused on factors such as psychology, penis size, and the presence of the “G‐spot,” there are other anatomical and neuro‐anatomic differences that could play an equal, or more important, role in the frequency and intensity of orgasms. Discovering these variations could direct further medical or procedural management to improve sexual satisfaction. The aim of this study is to review the available literature of anatomical sexual variation and to explain why this variation may predispose some patients toward a particular sexual experience. In this review, we explored the available literature on sexual anatomy and neuro‐anatomy. We used PubMed and OVID Medline for search terms, including orgasm, penile size variation, clitoral variation, Grafenberg spot, and benefits of orgasm. First we review the basic anatomy and innervation of the reproductive organs. Then we describe several anatomical variations that likely play a superior role to popular known variation (penis size, presence of g‐spot, etc). For males, the delicate play between the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems is vital to achieve orgasm. For females, the autonomic component is more complex. The clitoris is the primary anatomical feature for female orgasm, including its migration toward the anterior vaginal wall. In conclusions, orgasms are complex phenomena involving psychological, physiological, and anatomic variation. While these variations predispose people to certain sexual function, future research should explore how to surgically or medically alter these. Clin. Anat. 29:665–672, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Natural Mediators in the Oxidation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons by Laccase Mediator Systems

ABSTRACT The oxidation of polycyclic aromatic compounds was studied in systems consisting of laccase from Trametes versicolor and so-called mediator compounds. The enzymatic oxidation of acenaphthene, acenaphthylene, anthracene, and fluorene was mediated by various laccase substrates (phenols and aromatic amines) or compounds produced and secreted by white rot fungi. The best natural mediators, such as phenol, aniline, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, and 4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol were as efficient as the previously described synthetic compounds ABTS [2,2′-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)] and 1-hydroxybenzotriazole. The oxidation efficiency increased proportionally with the redox potentials of the phenolic mediators up to a maximum value of 0.9 V and decreased thereafter with redox potentials exceeding this value. Natural compounds such as methionine, cysteine, and reduced glutathione, containing sulfhydryl groups, were also active as mediator compounds.
An In-Field Screen for Early Detection and Monitoring of Insect Resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis in Transgenic Crops

Abstract We present a field-based approach to detect and monitor insects with resistance to insecticidal toxins produced by transgenic plants. Our objective is to estimate the phenotypic frequency of resistance in a population by relating the densities of insects on genetically transformed plants to densities on nontransformed plants. We focus on European corn borer, Ostrinia nubilalis (Hübner), in sweet corn, Zea mays L. , expressing Cry1Ab from Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki Berliner to illustrate principles underlying the method. The probability of detecting one or more rare, resistant larvae depends on sample size, the density of larvae on nontransformed plants, and an assumed frequency of resistant phenotypes in a given population. Probability of detection increases with increases in sample size, background density, or the frequency of resistant individuals. Following binomial probability theory, if a frequency of 10−4 is expected, 103–104 samples must be collected from a B. thuringiensis (Bt) crop to have at least a 95% probability of locating one or more resistant larvae. In-field screens using transgenic crops have several advantages over traditional laboratory-based methods, including exposure to a large number of feral insects, discrimination of resistant individuals based on Bt dosages expressed in the field, incorporation of natural and Bt-induced mortality factors, simultaneous monitoring for more than one insect species, and ease of use. The approach is amenable to field survey crews working in research, extension, and within the seed corn industry. Estimates of the phenotypic frequency of resistance from the in-field screen can be useful for estimating initial frequency of resistant alleles. Bayesian statistical methods are outlined to estimate phenotype frequencies, allele frequencies, and associated confidence intervals from field data. Results of the approach are discussed relative to existing complementary methods currently available for O. nubilalis and corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea (Boddie).
On the design of a myoelectric human-machine interface for the control of an industrial robot

In this paper we present design aspects regarding a myoelectric Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for the control of a KUKA KR15 industrial robot by using a Thalmic Labs Myo armband. To be functional, the Myo armband needs to be installed on the user’s forearm in order to read and interpret the user’s arm motion and gestures. Our goal is that the user should be able to control the robot’s gripper position by moving his arm. This paper presents the architecture of the system, describes the subsystems and the software code that was used in order to make the system functional and analyze its performance. The results of our work are presented in the paper. In the Conclusions chapter are discussed the limitations of the system and future work.
La condiciones del éxito en el arte moderno: trayectorias artísticas y proceso de reconocimiento

La teoria de Alan Bowness plantea la existencia de cuatro circulos de reconocimiento -pares, mercado, critica, publico- por la que transitan los artistas del arte moderno en su carrera hacia el exito. La presente tesis pone a prueba los cuatro circulos de Bowness a partir del estudio de la trayectoria de tres grupos de artistas que comenzaron a exponer en las decadas de 1900 -Picasso, Malevilch, Brancusi, Kandinsky, Duchamp-, 1940 -Pollock. Dubuffel, Tapies, Bourgeois- y 1960-Hesse, Hockney, Rosenquist, Baselitz. La primera correccion a los circulos parte de la hipotesis de que es preciso analizar la trayectoria social completa de los artistas para comprender cuales son las circunstancias que posibilitaron su entrada al campo del arte, y como sus disposiciones sociales influyeron a la hora de relacionarse con la mediacion del campo, es decir, los agentes que organizan las reputaciones. La segunda propuesta derivada del analisis de los circulos es la existencia de dos momentos basicos de reconocimiento. El primer momento o nucleo esta compuesto por la accion de los artistas, los primeros criticos, marchantes y coleccionistas de la modernidad. En esta fase, que actua como el circulo de los pares de Bowness -cercania espacial y temporal de los agentes y bajo grado de poder legitimador- se organizan de manera informal los estilos de la vanguardia y todos los agentes luchan por el reconocimiento del arte moderno y por sus posiciones como artifices del mismo. La mercancia que esta en circulacion es el nombre del artista y el propio concepto de arte moderno, y no la compra y venia de las obras. La importancia de pertenecer al nucleo de reconocimiento es que a partir del el se accede al segundo momento o consolidacion. En esta fase los agentes legitimadores -directores de museos, comisarios de importancia, historiadores y demas especialistas autorizados- terminan de organizar el paso a la posteridad de artistas y movimientos gracias a la informacion que previamente fue elaborada en el nucleo. Conforme se avanza en el siglo, el nucleo de los inicios va desapareciendo, y agentes con un alto grado de poder legitimador hacen su aparicion en el momento de la gestacion de los movimientos y las carreras artisticas. El paso del tiempo, condicion sine qua non para el acceso a la fama de los artistas de la primera mitad del siglo XX, deja paso a una organizacion caracterizada por la expansion espacial. Se produce la internacionalizacion del mundo del arte y la conformacion de diversos espacios -o universos de consueto- con un bajo nivel de visibilidad, con sus propias leyes y logicas y que se mantienen gracias a la creencia en que el acceso a espacios de alta visibilidad en el mundo del arte es posible.
Autour de "l'homme nouveau". Allocution et societé en Russie au XIXe siecle. Essai de sémiologie de la source littéraire

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SLAM Based Topological Mapping and Navigation

Simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) is getting more and more popular in modern robotic navigation systems. Grid map provided by LiDAR SLAM can represent reliable traversable space for global path planning. However, map points of visual SLAM are sparse and noisy, which cannot represent traversable spaces reliably for path planning. This paper proposes a novel and efficient topological mapping approach based on modern SLAM for global path planning. Our approach utilizes not only map points but also trajectories of SLAM to build the topological map. Mapping experiments demonstrate that the topological map is free from the sparsity and outlier problems. Moreover, a navigation system integrating our topological map with a local planner passes all navigation tests with additional obstacles changing original environment.
Data Mining based Geospatial Clustering for Suitable Recommendation system

Precision Agriculture is equipped with the latest generation GPS technology in relation to crop treatment based on its site-specific sensors. It can be termed as a data-driven method to agriculture that is intensely associated with a series of data mining problems. The geographic position of the data records must be clearly considered when establishing a recommended system and evaluating its predictive performance. A crop recommendation model has been developed for selected crops from the sample data collected from six Blocks (Taluks) of Thrissur district, Kerala State. The challenge was to extract information from these raw data. This work emphasizes the exploration of the agriculture data and generating a rank based recommendation system to identify the most suitable crops for a particular location. DBSCAN (Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise) clustering method with the ball-tree algorithm is used to mine a large amount of crop, soil, and geospatial data. The result obtained from this work is a compressed dataset which is an exact representation of two lakhs of individual farmer’s soil test reports. The compressed data set is used to create a rank generator to specify the most suitable five crops for a particular location and also provide the ranking for important crops in that region. Also, validated this recommended suitable crops with currently used crops and observed that 77.18% of farmers are using the crops that are suitable for their soil but the rest of them are not focused on their soil nutrient status and suitable crops.
An AC/DC sensing method based on adaptive magnetic modulation technology with double feedback properties

In this paper, An AC/DC (alternating current, direct current) current sensing method is proposed to detect the current from DC to several kilohertz (kHz) with wide sensing range and low power consumption. A novel adaptive magnetic modulation technology with double feedback properties is applied to modulate the current. And a simplified demodulation method, involving an 8th order low pass Butterworth filter is designed to measure the current. One typical application of this method is the detection of residual current for type B RCD (residual current device) complying with IEC60947-2, in which the residual current of sinusoidal AC, pulsating DC and smooth DC should be detected to protect person and machine. The type B RCD with the current sensing method characterizes wide current sensing range, low power consumption and high current measurement accuracy.
“You have a Potential Hacker’s Infection”: A Study on Technical Support Scams

Technical support scams have become more prevalent and turned into a profitable business. We engage 10 technical support scammers from different fake support sites via a live chat and study what kinds of actions they take once we let them control our machine over a remote connection. We then provide a qualitative analysis on the main characteristics of technical support scams that have received little scientific attention until recently.