Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Non‐Invasive Assessment of the Embryo Viability via the Analysis of the Culture Media

Infertility in recent years is a growing public health issue throughout the developed world. Assisted reproductive techniques, especially in vitro fertilization, have the poten‐ tial to partially overcome the low natural reproductive ratio. Nowadays, single embryo transfer gains grounds in clinical practice, urging the development of more reliable methods for selecting the best embryo. In the traditional clinical practice, embryos are selected for transfer based on morphological evaluation. In vitro culturing of embryos also provides a very important material for further non‐invasive evaluation by means of examining a biomarker in the spent culture medium (SEC). Current measure methods concentrate on the metabolomic activity of the developing embryos none compounds. These studies are mainly utilizing the tools of modern analytics and proteomics. In a paper published by Montskó et al. in 2015, the alpha‐1 chain of the human haptoglobin molecule was described as a quantitative biomarker of embryo viability. In a series of retrospective, blind experiments achieved more than 50% success rate. This chapter sum‐ marizes the currently available metabolomic and proteomic approaches as the non‐inva‐ sive molecular assessment of embryo viability.
Comparing Scapular Position and Scapular Dyskinesis in Individuals with and without Rounded Shoulder Posture

Purpose: Altered kinematics of the scapula or scapular dyskinesis (downward rotation, anterior tilt, and protraction) contribute to impingement syndrome by decreasing the subacromial space. Given the critical role of scapular position and movement in the function of the shoulder, the aim of this study was to compare scapular position and dyskinesis in individuals with and without rounded shoulder posture.
MiRNA-335-5 p inhibits cell proliferation and invasion through regulating DKK 1 in epithelial ovarian carcinoma

The function of miRNA-335-5p (miR-335-5p) has been reported in many human cancers. However, till now, the expression and role of miR-335-5p in epithelial ovarian carcinoma was unclear. In this study, we aimed to investigate the expression and molecular mechanism of miR-335-5p in EOC development. The expression level of miR-335-5p in EOC tissues and cell lines was measured by using quantitative Real-time PCR. MiR-335-5p mimic and inhibitor were respectively transfected into EOC cell line for further investigation. CKK8 assay was used to detect cell proliferation. Transwell assay was performed to detect cell invasive ability. Dual-luciferase report assay, quantitative real-time PCR, western blot and immunocytochemical analysis were performed to explore the mechanism of miR-335-5p in EOC development by regulating DKK1 protein. Our results showed that miR-335-5p was down-expressed in EOC tissues and negatively correlated with tumor stage (P<0.05). MiR-335-5p mimic could inhibit cell proliferation and invasion, while miR-335-5p inhibitor promoted cell proliferation and invasion (P<0.05). DKK1 was identified as a target of miR-335-5p. The expression of DKK1 protein was inhibited by miR-335-5p mimic while promoted by miR-335-5p inhibitor (P<0.05). Our results showed miR-335-5p played an important role in suppressing the proliferation and invasion of EOC cells by directly targeting DKK1.
SHORT LISTING LIKELY IMAGES USING PROPOSED MODIFIED-SIFT TOGETHER WITH CONVENTIONAL SIFT FOR QUICK SKETCH TO PHOTO MATCHING

The paper proposes the modified-SIFT algorithm which will be a modified form of the scale invariant feature transform. The modification consists of considering successive groups of 8 rows of pixel, along the height of the image. These are used to construct 8 bin histograms for magnitude as well as orientation individually. As a result the number of feature descriptors is significantly less (95%) than the standard SIFT approach. Fewer feature descriptor leads to reduced accuracy. This reduction in accuracy is quite drastic when searching for a single (RANK1) image match; however accuracy improves if a band of likely (say tolerance of 10%) images is to be returned. The paper therefore proposes a two-stage-approach where First Modified-SIFT is used to obtain a shortlisted band of likely images subsequently SIFT is applied within this band to find a perfect match. It may appear that this process is tedious however it provides a significant reduction in search time as compared to applying SIFT on the entire database. The minor reduction in accuracy can be offset by the considerable time gained while searching a large database. The modified-SIFT algorithm when used in conjunction with a face cropping algorithm can also be used to find a match against disguised images.
DEREGULATION, PROFIT AND MARKET STRUCTURE AN EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION OF U.S. BANKS

This paper builds upon the structure-conduct-performance literature on the banking industry. Using bank-level panel data from 1976-1994 we examine the effect and dynamics of branching deregulation on bank profitability. While the deregulation appears to pull median bank return on equity down slightly–variance is significant. We identify key bank characteristics that help explain the variation in banks’ response to deregulation
Evolution of halophytes: multiple origins of salt tolerance in land plants

The evolution of salt tolerance is interesting for several reasons. First, since salt-tolerant plants (halophytes) employ several different mechanisms to deal with salt, the evolution of salt tolerance represents a fascinating case study in the evolution of a complex trait. Second, the diversity of mechanisms employed by halophytes, based on processes common to all plants, sheds light on the way that a plant’s physiology can become adapted to deal with extreme conditions. Third, as the amount of salt-affected land increases around the globe, understanding the origins of the diversity of halophytes should provide a basis for the use of novel species in bioremediation and conservation. In this review we pose the question, how many times has salt tolerance evolved since the emergence of the land plants some 450–470 million years ago? We summarise the physiological mechanisms underlying salt-tolerance and provide an overview of the number and diversity of salt-tolerant terrestrial angiosperms (defined as plants that survive to complete their life cycle in at least 200 mM salt). We consider the evolution of halophytes using information from fossils and phylogenies. Finally, we discuss the potential for halophytes to contribute to agriculture and land management and ask why, when there are naturally occurring halophytes, it is proving to be difficult to breed salt-tolerant crops.
A preliminary trial of achieving change through values-based behavior for incarcerated intimate partner violence offenders

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health concern. Perpetrators of IPV are often mandated to complete batterers intervention programs (BIP) which are based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Duluth Model (Adams, 1988; Pence & Paymar, 1993). BIPs have only a marginal impact on IPV recidivism (Babcock, Green, & Robie, 2004). Based on recent research, a new BIP has been developed for IPV offenders in community corrections that relies on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT; Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 1999), ACT is an evidence-based cognitive behavioral treatment that targets experiential avoidance via acceptance, mindfulness, and recognizing and acting on one’s values (Hayes, Strosahl, & Wilson, 1999). The new treatment, Achieving Change Through Values-Based Behavior (ACTV; Zarling, Lawrence, & Orengo, 2017), has shown preliminary effectiveness as a treatment for perpetrators in community corrections (Zarling, Bannon, & Berta, 2017). The current study extends the literature by piloting ACTV with non-compliant incarcerated IPV perpetrators. Little research has been done on effective treatments for this population. The current study aims to describe the sample in terms of risk (experiential avoidance, psychopathy, adverse childhood experiences, and attachment), change in experiential avoidance over the course of treatment, and recidivism one-year postintervention. ACTV in jail consists of 24 two-hour sessions delivered in group format over eight weeks. Self-report surveys were collected at three timepoints: the start of treatment, the middle of treatment, and the end of treatment. The men in the current sample (N=23) exhibited high levels of experiential avoidance, adverse childhood experiences, psychopathy, and attachment when compared to clinical and forensic samples from past research,
COMPARING TF-IDF AND LSI AS IR TECHNIQUE IN AN APPROACH FOR DETECTING SEMANTIC RE-IMPLEMENTATIONS IN SOURCE COMPARING TF-IDF AND LSI AS IR TECHNIQUE IN AN APPROACH FOR DETECTING SEMANTIC RE-IMPLEMENTATIONS IN SOURCE CODE

Semantic re-implementations of existing functionality are frequently reported in practice and cause increased efforts for development and maintenance. However, instances are hard to find with existing approaches. For practitioners, this increases maintenance risks, such as inconsistent bug fixing, and hinders quality improvement efforts. For researchers, this hinders a reliable quantification of the issue. With this paper, we follow up on previous work proposing a pragmatic approach combining identifier-based concept location with static analysis to detect candidate reimplementations in source code. We present an in-depth evaluation of our approach on four experimental data sets and one industrial system. We compare two information retrieval (IR) techniques, report the respective precision and recall, and detail on the applicability of our approach in practice. In addition, we compare the findings of our approach to the findings of a clone detection.
SOME BASIC IDEAS FOR INTELLIGENT FAULT TOLERANT CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGN

Abstract Some basic ideas underlying the EU project IFATIS (intelligent fault tolerant control in integrated systems) are described. Faults in the plant (controlled system) as well as in the controllers (computer systems) are taken into account. Plant modules and controller modules are considered as resources. Needed application functions (partial processes) are to be allocated to such resources to run in a normal or degraded mode. In case of fault induced resource reduction, resource managers on different levels can take care of arbitration and allocation, thus providing for unrestricted continuation or graceful degradation. Some outlines concerning implementation and hardware/software architecture are presented.
The Effect of Dietary Intake of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Cardiovascular Health: Revealing Potentials of Functional Food

Functional food is a food containing components that show beneficial effects on one or more body functions and improve general condition and health or significantly affect lowering of disease risks. This chapter is aimed to examine the effect of dietary intake of omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n3‐PUFA) on cardiovascular health. This chapter presents current knowledge on functional poultry products and the reasons to consume them, omega‐3 enrichment of eggs and poultry meat, and the differences in profile of fatty acids in conventional and omega‐3–enriched eggs. The second part of the chapter focuses on the metabolism of fatty acids and effectiveness of n‐3 PUFA in the improvement of endothelial function, improvement of elasticity of the vascular wall and the anti‐inflammatory effects in patients with chronic diseases, such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and hypercholesterolemia, and overall effect on cardiovascular health and protection. To achieve long‐term protective effects, the functional food should be consumed on daily basis. There are no specific constrains in taking functional food ; even more, it can be recommended to athletes and cardiovascular patients. General population can also benefit from eating functional food enriched with n‐3 PUFA due to their anti‐inflammatory and vascular‐protective effects.
Brain Functional Networks in the Developing Brain Using Resting BOLD

One of the most astounding transformations that takes place in the living world is the transformation of human brain from an earthworm like neural tube in the embryo to a well organized system consisting of billions of neurons, trillions of synapses, as well as supporting cells/structures. Equally astounding is the emergence of various complex functions that accompany this remarkable structural transformation. In the long query to shed light on brain’s functional development process, two questions – (1) how and when specific functional modules emerge; and (2) how different functional modules integrate/ coordinate to form an efficient brain system, lie in the core. Traditional behavioral stud‐ ies (Amsterdam, 1972; Cepeda et al., 2001; Diesendruck et al., 2004) have provided valuable information about the developmental process, but such studies do not offer insights into the anatomical and functional development of the brain in relation to the observed behavioral maturation. Neuroimaging studies, in contrast, (including positron emission tomography (PET), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), etc) enable either direct or indi‐ rect elucidation of the underlying neuronal activity, potentially, unveiling the neurophysio‐ logical mechanisms guiding the developmental process. Insights from such studies are also critical for better understanding of the neuropathology underlying various developmental disorders, whose early diagnosis/intervention/treatment may benefit greatly from the quantitative and objective nature of these investigations.
Model-based Control of a Nonlinear One-Dimensional Magnetic Levitation with a Permanent-Magnet Object

The Electromagnet levitation technique has been popularly used in transport and industrial felds in recent decades, such as high-speed levitation trains, frictionless magnetic bearings, and high precision control in semiconductor manufacturing (CST (1996); Kim et al. (1998)). Due to its high efficiency and good environmental orientation, the application of this technique is extensively growing. For instance, the attitude of a small-sized satellite can be efficiently controlled by using the electromagnetic force generated from the interaction between the onboard (controlled) electrical field and the earth magnetic field (Wisniewski & Stoustrup (2004)).
pore-expanded mesoporous silica nanoparticles for PET

Functional nanoparticles are highly interesting imaging agents for positron emission tomography (PET) due to the possibility of multiple incorporation of positron emitting radionuclide thus increasing the signal strength. Furthermore, longer-term nanoparticle biodistribution tests with increased signal-to-noise ratio can be achieved with nanoparticles carrying long-lived isotopes. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles, MSNs, have attracted a lot of recent interest as both imaging agents and carriers for drugs in vitro and in vivo. Here we present results related to the synthesis of PET imagable MSNs carrying the long-lived 89 Zr 4+ isotope (half-life of 78.4 hours). Here, 89 Zr 4+ was immobilized through covalent attachment of the complexing agent p-isothiocyanatobenzyldesferrioxamine B (DFO-NCS) to large-pore MSNs. Due to the high DFO content of the MSNs, the 89 Zr 4+ labeling was quantitatively within just a few minutes, and no subsequent purification step was needed in order to remove non-complexed 89 Zr 4+ . Stability of the 89 Zr-labeled MSNs against leaching of 89 Zr 4+ was verified for 24 hours,. The high signal strength of the 89 Zr-DFO-MSNs was evidenced by successful PET imaging using a mouse model at particle loadings one order of magnitude lower than those previously applied in PET-MSN studies. The biodistribution followed the same trends as previously observed for MSNs of different size and surface functionality. Page 1 of 16 Nanoscale N an os ca le A cc ep te d M an us cr ip t
A review and an update of documented reports

Fifty-two unusual geological phenomena (up to November 2015) were reported during a three-year observation period after the seismic swarm that occurred in Emilia in May-June 2012. Here we show and discuss for the first time the data collected directly from wells with apparently abnormal temperatures. Most of the abnormal temperatures occurred in the areas struck by earthquakes, but others were located in the urban area of Bologna and in the eastern sector of the Ferrara province. No relationship between the temperature data and the earthquakes was observed. The Italian oil company AGIP (now ENI) has recorded a large number of hydrocarbon surface phenomena in EmiliaRomagna since the early decades of the 20th century. The phenomena were located both in the Po Plain and in the Apennines. This database was recently provided by ENI and, for the first time, utilized for research purposes following the 2012 Emilia seismic sequence. The emissions observed are due to the presence of methane gas mixed with groundwater, resulting from the decomposition of organic matter present in proximity to tapped aquifers, or gas rising from greater depths along tectonic discontinuities. Similar to the findings involving the well temperatures, no significant relationship was found between the geographic distribution of the hydrocarbon emissions and the earthquakes. Ground-shaking phenomena, however, have sometimes induced temporary increases in the gas flow rate.
ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE AND VENTILATORY MANAGEMENT

*Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, U.S. Army; Department of Surgery, Critical Care Service, Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas 78234-6200 †Lieutenant Colonel, Medical Corps, U.S. Army Reserve; formerly, Director, Surgical Critical Care and Staff, General Surgery Service, Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado 80045-5001; currently, Assistant Professor of Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, Interim Director, Surgical Critical Care, State University of New York Health Science Center of Syracuse, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, New York 13210 ‡Formerly, Major, Medical Corps, U.S. Army; Staff Anesthesiologist, Staff Intensivist, Anesthesia and Operative Services, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D. C. 20307-5001; currently, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida 32608-1197; Codirector, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, P. O. Box 100254, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0254 INTRODUCTION
Monetary Policy Transparency and Pass-Through of Retail Interest Rates

This paper examines the degree of pass-through and adjustment speed of retail interest rates in response to changes in benchmark market rates in New Zealand during the period 1994-2004. We consider the effects of policy transparency and financial structure of the monetary transmission mechanism. New Zealand is the first OECD country to adopt a full-fledged inflation targeting regime with specific accountability and transparency provisions. Policy transparency was further enhanced by a shift from quantity (settlement cash) to price (interest rate) operating targets in 1999. Using Phillips-Loretan estimates of cointegrating regressions we find complete long-term pass-through for some but not all retail rates. Our results also show that the introduction of the Official Cash Rate (OCR) increased the pass-through of floating and deposit rates but not fixed mortgage rates. In line with previous studies we find the immediate pass-through of market interest rates to bank retail rates to be incomplete. Although we find no statistical evidence for asymmetric response of retail rates to changes in market rates other than for business lending rates in the pre OCR period, differences in the magnitude of mean adjustment lags indicate that banks appear to pass on decreases to fixed mortgage rates faster. Overall, our results confirm that monetary policy rate has more influence on short-term interest rates and that increased transparency has lowered instrument volatility and enhanced the efficacy of policy.
TRANSFERABLE RESISTANCE AND IN ENTEROCOCCI AMINOGLYCOSIDE-MODIFYING ENZYMES

SUMMARY. Ten isolates of Streptococcus faecalis and two isolates of S. faecium were studied together with an NCTC strain of each species. Antibiotic susceptibility tests showed different patterns of high-level resistance to aminoglycosides. Three S. faecalis strains were highly resistant to gentamicin and other aminoglycosides. By means of a filter membrane technique, transfer of high-level resistance to aminoglycosides was demonstrated from S. faecalis to S. faecalis, from S. faecium to S. faecalis and from S. faecalis to S. faecium, the last of which has not previously been described. Aminoglycoside-modifying enzymes were assayed with radiolabelled cofactors. High-level resistance to gentamicin and other aminoglycosides could be attributed to the production of 2”-O-phosphotransferases, 3’-O-phosphotransferases, 6-0-adenylyltransferases and 6’-N-acetyltransferases. Other resistance mechanisms accounted for resistance in two strains of S. faecalis and one strain of S. faecium that were highly resistant only to streptomycin and one S. faecalis strain that was moderately resistant to all aminoglycosides. A low level of 6’-N-acetyltransferases was detected in the three strains of S. faecium but this did not confer high-level resistance to aminoglycosides and this trait could not be transferred.
Extremely 54Cr- and 50Ti-rich Presolar Oxide Grains in a Primitive Meteorite: Formation in Rare Types of Supernovae and Implications for the Astrophysical Context of Solar System Birth

We report the identification of 19 presolar oxide grains from the Orgueil CI meteorite with substantial enrichments in 54Cr, with 54Cr/52Cr ratios ranging from 1.2 to 56 times the solar value. The most enriched grains also exhibit enrichments at mass-50, most likely due in part to 50Ti, but close-to-normal or depleted 53Cr/52Cr ratios. There is a strong inverse relationship between 54Cr enrichment and grain size; the most extreme grains are all <80 nm in diameter. Comparison of the isotopic data with predictions of nucleosynthesis calculations indicate that these grains most likely originated in either rare, high-density Type Ia supernovae (SN Ia), or in electron-capture supernovae (ECSN), which may occur as the end stage of evolution for stars of mass 8–10 M⊙. This is the first evidence for preserved presolar grains from either type of supernova. An ECSN origin is attractive, as these likely occur much more frequently than high-density SN Ia, and their evolutionary timescales (∼20 Myr) are comparable to those of molecular clouds. Self-pollution of the Sun’s parent cloud from an ECSN may explain the heterogeneous distribution of n-rich isotopic anomalies in planetary materials, including a recently reported dichotomy in Mo isotopes in the solar system. The stellar origins of three grains with solar 54Cr/52Cr, but anomalies in 50Cr or 53Cr, as well as of a grain enriched in 57Fe, are unclear.