Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Minor Components of Olive Oil: Evidence to Date of Health Benefits in Humans

Olive oil is a functional food, which in addition to a high level of monounsaturated fatty acids also contains multiple minor components with biological properties. A large number of studies, mainly experimental, have been carried out on some of these components. However, the precepts of evidence-based medicine require adequate scientific evidence (level I or II) to be provided before nutritional recommendations for the general public can be formulated. In this review, we summarize the state of the art of the body of knowledge and discuss the extent to which there exists evidence for the health benefits of the minor components of olive oil.
Numerical investigation of a new type of artificial lumbar disc

The replacement of a damaged lumbar disc by an artificial organ is still not satisfactorily solved problem of surgery. In the study, the finite element method together with CAD programs and experimental validation was used in investigations of a new type of artificial disc for lumbar spine. The presented 3D parametrical FE models take into account nonhomogenous properties of tissues, contact with friction between the parts of the analysed systems, large strains and large displacements. The stress analyses were performed for the prostheses being in clinical use and for some new designs. The conclusions concern most important determinants of the mechanical quality of the intervertebral disc prosthesis.
Calibration of Depth Measurement Model for Kinect- Type 3D Vision Sensors

Accuracy of depth measurement with Microsoft Kinect and similar 3D vision sensors depends on variations in sensor production. Sensor reading may show significant systematic errors that can be compensated in software by using an adequate depth calibration model. This paper presents one such model and a procedure for identification of its parameters. An example calibration is given to illustrate the procedure and the attained improvements.
Proximity and Innovation in Italian SMEs Piergiuseppe Morone

In this paper we assess the relevance of both knowledge creation and diffusion processes in affecting Italian SMEs’ propensity to innovate. In doing so a knowledge production function (KPF) is estimated for a representative sample of small and medium manufacturing firms over the period 19982003. To account for endogeneity of R&D effort in the KPF, we estimate a Heckman selection model on R&D decisions and obtain two main results. First, we do not find the probability of being engaged in intramural R&D activities to be significantly related to firm size. Second, for those firms engaged in R&D activities, the intensity of R&D effort increases with firm size. Then, the KPF is estimated for three different samples of firms using a standard probit where the probability that SMEs will innovate depends upon intramural R&D effort, regional and industrial spillovers and a vector of interaction and control variables. The main results obtained from this second set of regressions are the following: first, we find the probability to innovate to be positively related to sectoral spillovers, the magnitude of such impact being decreasing in firms’ size. Second, knowledge diffusion via geographical proximity enhances the probability of the recipient firm to innovate only if it has an appropriate endowment of human capital. JEL classification: O3, L6, C25
Leveraging Social Networks in Direct Services: Are Foundations Doing All They Can?

Coco's Thorpe House caseworker, Sister Christine, worried about Coco's generosity. When you were poor, you had to have luck and do nearly everything absolutely right. In a life as vulnerable to outside forces as Coco's and her two little girls; the consequences of even the most mundane act of kindness could be severe. The $10 loan to a neighbor might mean no bus fare, which might mean a missed appointment, which might lead to a two-week loss of WIC. If the resolution was going to a loan shark, the $10 cost $40 or $50, effectively pushing Coco back a month. But to Coco, nothing was more important than family, and family included . friends, both new and old. The word that came to Sister Christine's mind whenever she thought of Coco was enmeshed. Coco would have said that she had heart. (LeBlanc, 2003, p. 148)
“Negotiated spaces” for representation in Mumbai: ward committees, advanced locality management and the politics of middle-class activism

In Mumbai, new forms of cooperation between local government and citizens seek to improve local representation and the quality of services. This paper examines which residents are represented or excluded in these arrangements, the mandates and processes by which the arrangements are negotiated and the outcomes. Local representation through elected councillors is compared with that through voluntary neighbourhood groups (Advanced Locality Management groups, or ALMs), which work with the executive wing of local government. ALMs, involving middle-class groups, work on environmental, security and upgrading issues. They are expanding their claim to both political and public space, often excluding “unwanted” people. Elected councillors are channels mainly for low-income groups, addressing issues relevant to municipal services but also responding to personal grievances and concerns. Conflict between political representatives and their parties and ALMs is not unusual. Both of these “negotiated spaces” give citizens some way of holding government to account, although middle-class citizens are finding greater scope for action.
Queer Race Pedagogy in Adult Higher Education: Dealing with Power Dynamics and Positionality of Gay Students of Color

This paper presents a theoretical concept of the intersection of race and sexual orientation and to describe Queer Race Pedagogy (QRP) in adult higher education. This paper provides an overview of racism and heterosexism in adult higher education and the two theories that are utilized to develop QRP. Introduction People’s positionality, their social positions, greatly influences what things in society they can or cannot access. Martin and Gunten (2002) described the term positionality as “a concept that acknowledges that we are all raced, classed, and gendered, and that these identities are relational, complex, and fluid positions rather than essential qualities” (p. 46). We all live framed by socially constructed positions in society, memberships to which, wanted or not, we belong. Such automatic categorization is embedded in our society and is often at work in higher education. Marginalization and discrimination are inescapable issues for minorities today. Although people of color obtained many rights through civil rights movements, discrimination towards race has not disappeared from society. Racism has been a discriminatory issue in the United States from its inception. Discrimination based on one’s sexual orientation also came to the US from its European roots. From the biases of racism and heterosexism, sexual minorities of color are at least doubly discriminated against (Kumashiro, 2001). Some of them are torn between their racial identity and their sexual identity in today’s society. The purposes of this paper are to present a theoretical concept of the intersection of race and sexual orientation and to describe Queer Race Pedagogy (QRP) in adult higher education. First, the paper provides an overview of racism and heterosexism in adult higher education. It explores how racism and heterosexism influence society and adult higher education. Second, the paper explores two theories that are utilized to develop QRP. Histories and concepts of those theories are briefly introduced. Finally, this paper presents QRP, which is still being developed. Racism in Adult Higher Education Hemphill (2001) criticized how the field of adult education has generalized knowledge into practices. As a result, the field of adult education has been dominated by white discourse, and the voices and perspectives of minorities have not often been addressed. He pointed out that the universality and the generalization from the white perspective have perpetuated inequality in American society. The knowledge and the practices in the field of adult education have been primarily from white scholars. He stated two reasons why the dominant group based knowledge that he called universal knowledge is a problem in adult and higher education: 1. These are generalizations that operate hegemonically to marginalize learners and practitioners who do not conform to generalized learning or motivational patterns;
The Correlation of Brand Equity and Crisis: A Review and Directions for Future Research

The relations between brand equity and crisis draw the attentions of theorists and practitioners. Previous researches were unidirectional, which suggested that brand equity has an impact on crisis, or crisis influence brand equity. However, the two-way effects between crisis and brand equity are still unknown. The purpose of this paper is to review the findings like the factors that crisis affect brand equity, as well as the process of how brand equity adjusts severity or evaluation of crisis. The researches on the bidirectional mechanism behind the relationship of brand equity and crisis are insufficient, which will be the important directions in the future.
Interactive comment on “ Shortwave surface radiation budget network for observing small-scale cloud inhomogeneity fields ” by B . L

This paper describes a unique high-resolution array of radiometers that was deployed in Germany during the spring and summer of 2013, the QC methods applied to the resulting irradiance data, and some preliminary results of its analysis. Presentation of this data set to the community is important, as it could make possible studies of the inhomogeneity of cloud and radiation fields at unusually small scales. However, this paper has several scientific weaknesses. English expression could also be significantly improved.
Cerebrospinal fluid peptidomics: discovery of endogenous peptides as biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), the most prominent example of which is Alzheimer’s disease (AD), has turned out to be among the greatest challenges for modern medicine. Not only have NDs proven complicated to diagnose, study and treat but have also over time increased in incidence as a consequence of improved global life expectancy, not least due to progress in other areas of medicine. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is valuable to the study of NDs. Produced as an ultra-filtrate of blood in the ventricles and around the blood vessels of the central nervous system (CNS). Previous studies have revealed that CSF, besides proteins, contains many endogenous peptides. Being the products of a variety of processes, such as enzymatic protein processing, secretion, and aggregation, these peptides may convey valuable biomarker information. The initial aim of this thesis was to develop and optimise methods for isolation, separation, detection and identification of endogenous CSF peptides through with a special focus on low-abundant species. Further, strategies for improved data utilisation and quantitative analysis were also evaluated and subsequently implemented with the goal of identifying endogenous CSF peptide biomarker candidates from clinical cohorts. Our studies have shown both that the endopeptidome of human CSF is substantially larger than previously indicated and containing a large number of peptides originating from proteins of noted interest in the study of NDs. Further, by means of extensive sample preparation and improved data analysis-techniques we were able to identify a multitude of potential biomarker prospects and, most importantly, three novel biomarker candidates for AD of validated diagnostic value. More studies are required to further investigate the biomarker candidates and even more to evaluate the identified biomarker prospects for diagnostic value and to determine what their respective presence in CSF may tell about pathological processes in the CNS. However, the studies included in this thesis have shown that the CSF endopeptidome is a source of information into neurodegeneration with great potential.
Analysis of Exposure Dose According to Chest and Abdomen Combine CT Exam Method

Abstract The purpose of this study is confirmed to usefulness between division exam and combine exam of chest and abdomen according to comparing chest and abdomen radiation dose of division exam and combine exam in CT exam method. This study was conducted on patients who were admitted to the E hospital from July 2013 to March 2014 underwent CT studies for the diagnosis of chest and abdomen disease. In study result, male dose were more higher than female dose according to gender analysis of exposure dose that combine exam effective dose were male 33.10±2.75 mSv, female 31.66±3.12 mSv and chest exam effective dose were male 9.07±2.62 mSv, female 8.30±2.18 mSv (p 0.05). And, combine exam effective dose, only chest exam effective dose, only abdomen exam effective dose were more higher than DRL(Diagnostic Reference Level) in comparison of patient exposure dose with DRL (p<0.05). In conclusion, chest-abdomen combine exam dose and division exam dose were similar. The chest-abdomen combine study can be used as follow-up and emergency trauma patients. That study will be reduce exam time and the occurrence risk of side effect of the contrast medium.
The Gold Price in Times of Crisis

Motivated by the recent gold price boom, this paper investigates whether rapidly growing investment activities have caused a new asset price bubble. Drawing on gold's role as dollar hedge, inflation hedge, portfolio diversifier, and safe haven, we calculate fundamentally justified returns, approximate gold's fundamental value, and apply a Markov regime-switching Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) test which has substantial power for detecting explosive behavior. Although our results are sensitive to the specification of the fundamental value, we show that a model accounting for the current European sovereign debt crisis accurately tracks the gold price observed in the market.
SOCIALIZATION OF STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Organizational Perspectives

In their recently published book reviewing research that appeared during the 1990s, Pascarella and Terenzini (2005, chap. 2) continued the pattern established in their previous volume (Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991, chap. 2) of identifying two broad clusters of conceptual frameworks that are important for understanding change in college students: developmental theories and college impact models. Developmental models of student change address “the nature, structure, and processes of individual human growth. They focus primarily on the nature and content of intraindividual change, although interpersonal experiences are often salient components of these models” (Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005, p. 18, emphasis in original). College impact models of student change focus more “on the environmental and interindividual origins of student change . [and] emphasize change associated with the characteristics of the institutions students attend (between-college effects) or with the experiences students have while enrolled (within-college effects)” (Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005, p. 18, emphasis in original). College impact frameworks may include characteristics of individuals (e.g., gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status), higher education institutions as organizations (e.g., size, type of control, selectivity, mission, resources), or environment (e.g., academic, social, cultural, or political climate) created by faculty and students on a campus. Developmental and college impact frameworks are not mutually exclusive, and as the following discussion of a particular stream of research within each type suggests, there can be considerable overlap of both conceptions and contributing authors. This chapter treats the notion of “college impact” under the broad concept of socialization, relying on the classic definition by Brim (1966): “the process by which persons acquire the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that make them more or less effective members of their society” (p. 3). Society is not necessarily a
Chilean Consumers Ethnocentrism Factors and Their PerceptionRegarding Foreign Countries Products

Consumers are connected with a myriad of products and services from all over the world. The advent of ever changing and rapid communication has given consumers far more knowledge about products than any time in history. The consequence of this information availability allows the consumer to examine the product’s country-ofimages more closely. As such, their information and perceptions about the country and product affects consumer behavior and is a major concern of marketers. The goal of this paper is to present the results of a study that was conducted to analyze the perceptions of Chilean consumers regarding product’s country-of-origin images and to design and test ethnocentrism model. Data for the study was collected through self-survey in three major cities located in Chile, South America. The results point out that these findings provide some implications to domestic and international marketers who currently operate in or are planning to enter into the Chilean market in the near future.
THE EFFECTS OF INITIAL SAMPLING AND PENALTY FUNCTIONS IN OPTIMAL DESIGN OF TRUSSES USING METAHEURISTIC ALGORITHMS

Although Genetic algorithm (GA), Ant colony (AC) and Particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO) have already been extended to various types of engineering problems, the effects of initial sampling beside constraints in the efficiency of algorithms, is still an interesting field. In this paper we show that, initial sampling with a special series of constraints play an important role in the convergence and robustness of a metaheuristic algorithm. Random initial sampling, Latin Hypercube Design, Sobol sequence, Hammersley and Halton sequences are employed for approximating initial design. Comparative studies demonstrate that well distributed initial sampling speeds up the convergence to near optimal design and reduce the required computational cost of purely random sampling methodologies. In addition different penalty functions that define the Augmented Lagrangian methods considered in this paper to improve the algorithms. Some examples presented to show these applications.
Actual laser removal of black soiling crust from siliceous sandstone by high pulse repetition rate equipment : effects on surface morphology

This research project studies the role of pulse repetition rate in laser removal of black soiling crust from siliceous sandstone, and specifically, how laser fluence correlates with high pulse repetition rates in cleaning practice. The aim is to define practical cleaning processes and determine simple techniques for evaluation based on end-users’ perspective (restorers). Spot and surface tests were made using a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser system with a wide range of pulse repetition rates (5–200 Hz), systematically analysed and compared by macrophotography, portable microscope, stereomicroscope with 3D visualizing and area roughness measurements, SEM imaging and spectrophotometry. The results allow the conclusion that for operation under high pulse repetition rates the average of total energy applied per spot on a treated surface should be attendant upon fluence values in order to provide a systematic and accurate description of an actual laser cleaning intervention.
Influence of Deep Breathing on Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease

HRV was assessed in 121 consecutive patients on 3-7 days after admission. Patients were instructed to take 6 deep respirations in 1 minute while changes in heart rate were measured and calculated by an electrocardiographic recorder automatically. The test result was defined as a difference between the shortest and longest heart rate interval: HRV = [60.000/Short R-R interval (msec)] - [60.000/Long R-R interval (msec)], measured in beats per minute. HRV was less than 10 beats/min in 27% of the patients, between 10 to 20 beats/min in 46% of patients, and more than 20 beats/min in 27% of patients. HRV less than 10 beats/min was in 35% of patients with myocardial infarction, 27.6% in patients with coronary artery stenosis and 18.4% in patients without coronary artery stenosis. The value of HRV during deep breathing test was found to be lower in patients with coronary artery stenosis ≥ 50 % comparing to the patients with coronary artery stenosis ≤30% (respectively 14.2±1.0 and 19.6±2.1; p=0.02). That has shown diminished vagal-cardiac activity in patients with coronary artery disease. Ill. 2, bibl. 9 (in English; summaries in Lithuanian, English and Russian).
Journal of Chemical Health Risks

Bread Food hazards; Public Health; Iran ABSTRACT: In most societies, rich and important source of food considered bread. Some bakeries using sodium bicarbonate as baking soda and extra salt in bread production that his chemical compounds has adverse effects on the public health. That's why in this study we decided to evaluation of produced bread in Qazvin province in terms of sodium bicarbonate and salt. Assessment of pH and salt take place according to Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran (IRIS). Our Results demonstrated the mean±SD of pH for sangak, lavash, taftun, barbari and baguette 5.95±0.37, 5.76±0.54, 5.80±0.71, 6.10±0.68 and 7.86±1.26 respectively, and the mean±SD of salt 1.10±0.47, 1.41±0.57, 1.45±0.36, 1.40±0.32 and 1.55±1.09 respectively and the results demonstrated the value of pH and salt in the samples 65.77% (98 out of 149) and 12.75% (130 out of 149) respectively, out of standard range. Baking Soda in sangak breads and salt in baguette breads, more common of other breads. Although the Ministry of Health has banned officially the use of baking soda in breads production process, but demonstrated in this study baking soda and extra salt used in the process of breads production. Thus require more supervision and training on the non-use of sodium bicarbonate for bakers its necessary.
The language of interpersonal interaction: An interdisciplinary approach to assessing and processing vocal and speech data

Verbal and non-verbal information is central to social interaction between humans and has been studied intensively in psychology. Especially, dyadic interactions (e.g. between romantic partners or between psychotherapist and patient) are relevant for a number of psychological research areas. However, psychological methods applied so far have not been able to handle the vast amount of data resulting from human interactions, impeding scientific discovery and progress. This paper presents an interdisciplinary approach using technology from engineering and computer science to work with continuous data from human communication and interaction on the verbal (e.g. use of words, content) and non-verbal (e.g. vocal features of the human voice) level. Text-mining techniques such as topic models take into account the semantic and syntactic information of written text (such as therapy session transcripts) and its structure and intercorrelations. Speech signal processing focuses on the vocal information in a speaker’s voice (e.g. based on audio- or videotaped interactions). For both areas, an introduction defining the respective method and related procedures, and sample applications from psychological publications complementing or generating behavioral codes (e.g. in addition to cardiovascular indices of arousal or as a form to encode empathy) are provided. We close with a summary on the opportunities and challenges of learning and applying tools from the novel approaches described in this manuscript to different areas of psychological research and provide the interested reader with a list of additional readings on the technical aspects of topic modeling and speech signal processing.