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Accuracy of the Differential Diagnosis of Colorectal Serrated Polyps Using a Conventional Endoscope: A Prospective Study

Some serrated polyps (SPs) are thought to be precursors of colorectal cancers. However, the endoscopic diagnosis of sessile serrated adenoma / polyps (SSA / Ps) has been reported to have a low accuracy. The aim of this study was to clarify the ability to distinguish between SSA / Ps and non-SSA / Ps by using mucosal crypt patterns combined with endoscopic ndings. In total, 457 consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic resection for colorectal polyps at the Showa University Hospital from April 2007 to December 2010 were prospectively enrolled in this study. Before treatment, mucosal crypt patterns of the lesions were classi ed into three types (hyperplastic, adenomatous, and mixed pattern). When the lesion had an adenomatous pattern with a cerebriform appearance or mixed pattern, it was diagnosed as a traditional serrated adenoma (TSA). If the lesion had a hyperplastic pattern and was sized 6 mm or more in the proximal colon or 10 mm or more in the distal colon, it was diagnosed as an SSA / P by the endoscopist. We analyzed 1,151 colorectal polyps in this study. Endoscopically, 117 polyps were diagnosed as SSA / Ps or hyperplastic polyps (HPs), 998 polyps were conventional adenomas, and 36 polyps were TSAs, with diagnostic accuracies of 94.7%, 94.1%, and 97.3%, respectively. Of the 117 polyps diagnosed as SSA / Ps or HPs, 59 lesions met our criteria for SSA / Ps, with a diagnostic accuracy of 70.9%. Our results indicate that the combination of mucosal crypt patterns and endoscopic findings may be useful for differentiating between SPs and non-SPs. However, additional speci c endoscopic features of SSA / Ps are still needed.
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An approach to evaluate the clothing creative design with dual hesitant fuzzy information

The problem of evaluating the clothing creative design with dual hesitant fuzzy information is the multiple attribute decision making problem. In this paper, we have utilized dual hesitant fuzzy hybrid average (DHFHA) operator to develop the model to solve the multiple attribute decision making problems for evaluating the clothing creative design. Finally, a practical example for evaluating the clothing creative design is given to verify the developed approach.
Modelling of Hybrid Wind and Solar System Using Multi Stage Convertors with the Help of MATLAB SIMULINK

The aim of this study is to introduce the local PV-wind hybrid system’s working principle by reviewing one case where the system is connected to the grid. The thermal power stations are causing pollution which severely affects mankind and nature. These power stations result in causing many diseases. Also natural resources like coal, oil,radioactive materials etc will get extinct in near future. The other existing power generating systems like Hydro-Electricity power generating plant cannot afford much power as it is season based, although it causes less pollution. Therefore, it is of great urgency to go for non conventional energy resources. In recent years, environmental friendly technological solutions are becoming more prominent as a result of concern over the state of our deteriorating planet. The main purpose of this hybrid wind-solar energy system is to meet our daily demand effectively and to get an uninterrupted power supply from any one of the natural source either wind or solar or both. The hybrid model is designed using CukSEPIC fused convertors and the performances are analyzed. Due to the inherent nature of this Cuk-SEPIC fused convertors, we get optimum efficiency Simulation results are given to highlight the merits of the proposed circuit. To ful fill the challenging demands of the growing grid, new concepts of the inverters are needed. Inthis project a reduced switch modular inverter design is detailed. A modular inverter design is presented for a modern power system which inputs power from both AC andDC Renewable Sources.
FILE CONSISTENCY PROBLEM OF FILE-SHARING IN PEER-TO-PEER ENVIRONMENT

In this paper, file consistency problem of file-sharing with malicious processors in Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks is investigated. We propose a novel hybrid approach integrating the clustering algorithm and consensus protocol to provide better Quality of Service (QoS) and solve the file consistency problem in the P2P file-sharing system. First, the clustering algorithm is introduced in our approach to provide better QoS. After clustering, we use consistent hash function to assign each processor and key to the corresponding processor in the de-Bruijn network. The de-Bruijn graph is nearly optimal and feature very short average routing distances. Finally, we use the consensus protocol to reach the consistent file information.
Bacteriostatic and Bactericidal effects of ethyl acetate root bark extract of Terminalia avicennioides on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Root bark extract of Terminalia avicennioides was obtained by cool maceration with 750 ml n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol, independently for 48 h using soxhlet extractor. ATCC 33591 standard strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was used. Strain resistance to methicillin/oxacillin antibiotic was verified by a retest of its sensitivity to oxacillin antibiotic. The antimicrobial test and zone of inhibition were determined using the agar well diffusion method. The isolated bioactive fractions of the extract were subjected to FTIR and GC-MS analysis. Results revealed both fractions; (TLb4 and TLb17) were both bacteriostatic and bactericidal. The growth of MRSA was inhibited at extract concentrations of 60, 120, 180 and 240 µg/ml, within the susceptible range of ≥ 14 mm, with a mean inhibitory zone sensitivity of 14 mm at 60 µg/ml, 15.76 mm at 120 µg/ml and 15.33 mm at 180 µg/ml for fraction TLb4 and 15.33 mm at 60 µg/ml, 17.33 mm at 120 µg/ml and 20 mm at 180 µg/ml for TLb17 (≥ 14 mm). GC-MS detected oleic acid and analogs of palmitic acid as pharmacological active compounds of both fractions. FTIR showed the presence of alkyl halides. These bioactive agents revealed could be effective therapeutic agents for the treatment of MRSA. Key words: Methicillin-resistant, Staphylococcus aureus, inhibition, bacteriostatic, bactericidal, Terminalia avicennioides.
THE NATURAL POLYPHENOL RESVERATROL POTENTIATES THE LETHALITY OF HDAC INHIBITORS IN ACUTE MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA CELLS THROUGH MULTIPLE MECHANISMS.

THE NATURAL POLYPHENOL RESVERATROL POTENTIATES THE LETHALITY OF HDAC INHIBITORS IN ACUTE MYELOGENOUS LEUKEMIA CELLS THROUGH MULTIPLE MECHANISMS. By Alae Abod Yaseen, M.B. Ch.B. A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2011 Director: Dr. Steven Grant, MD Professor, Department of Medicine, Biochemistry, Human genetics, and Pharmacology This study examined the mechanisms underlying the interactions between the natural polyphenol Resveratrol and HDAC inhibitors in both U937 myelomonocytic leukemia cell line and blood samples from AML patients and normal cord blood. Simultaneous exposure to Resveratrol and HDAC inhibitors (Vorinostat-SAHA or Panobinostat-LBH589) resulted in potentiating the lethality caused by any single agent of the combination, this interaction found to be synergistic at multiple concentrations. Exposing U937 cells to minimal toxic doses of Resveratrol and HDACIs results in release of mitochondrial pro-apoptotic proteins AIF and cytochrome c, pro-apoptotic caspase activation especially caspase-8, and induction of DNA damage. These events were associated with increase deacetylation of NF-κB and reactive oxygen species generation, as well as G0-G1 cell cycle arrest. Genetic knockdown of SIRT1 (a deacetylator of NF-κB that is upregulated by Resveratrol) resulted in significant increase in NFκB acetylation and activity. However, SIRT1 knock down failed to protect U937 cells against combination-induced cell death, implying the possibility of the involvement of other mechanisms in inducing cell death rather than NF-κB deactivation only. Co-incubation of the antioxidant
Between Scylla and Charybdis - and Enjoying it? Organisational Tensions and Research Work

Science Studies, Vol. 13(2000) No. 2, 52–76 In Greek mythology, Scylla and Charybdis were two immortal monsters that lived in the narrow waters traversed by the hero Odysseus. They are personifications of a whirlpool and a dangerous rock, but Scylla and Charybdis can also be seen as a poetic expression to the dangers that confronted Greek mariners when they ventured into uncharted waters. With increasing demands for external relevance, utility value or commercialisation of research results, as well as new forms of management, evaluation and accountability, many researchers probably feel they are venturing into uncharted waters too. For instance, in cross-sector research co-operation, careful manoeuvring may be necessary to avoid the projects from turning into traditional industrial R&D or private sponsorship of traditional academic research. Indeed, research work, with a fundamental demand for originality, is a constant venture into uncharted waters in itself. However, the balance of opposing forces, be it whirlpools or rocks, is not a new phenomenon in scientific work. Kuhn (1963) claimed that scientists face “creative tensions” that can be “almost unbearable”, and Pelz & Andrews (1976) found that research performance was highest under conditions that seemed antithetical, e.g. simultaneous high levels of autonomy and dependency upon others. In the general literature about organisations, issues like ambiguity, paradox and tension have become popular, not least following the emergence of themes such as learning and change management. A central claim in the literature is that tensions need to be balanced or maintained if the organisation is to change, be productive and/or to innovate (see Foss Hansen, 1995; Dougherty, 1996; Weick & Westley, 1996; Birkelund, 2000). In this paper, I will take a closer look at tensions in research work and research units. My starting point is that many scientists reportedly have produced higher quality work in some reBetween Scylla and Charybdis – and Enjoying it? Organisational Tensions and Research Work
Reliability Assessment of Gamma Deteriorating System Based on Bayesian Updating

Degradation data can provide with useful information about the reliability assessment for highly reliable products. In this paper, a method based on performance degradation data is proposed to assess reliability of high reliable long life time products. The degradation process can be described as a gamma process, and then reliability can be assessed based on analysis on failure physical mechanism. In order to adjust the degradation modeling according to the actual inspection results, a Bayesian updating method to improve the lifetime distribution is also proposed. Finally, a numerical example is given to illustrate the efficiency of the proposed method. The results presented in the case study show that the updating model can describe the degradation characteristics more accurate than the original one. KeywordsReliability assessment; performance degradation; gamma process; Bayesian updating
Privacy Preservation for User Profiles In SocialNetworks

A social network describes entities and connections between them. The entities are often individuals; they are connected by personal relationships, interactions, or flows of information. Social network analysis is concerned with uncovering patterns in the connections between entities. It has been widely applied to organizational networks to classify the influence or popularity of individuals and to detect collusion and fraud. Social network analysis can also be applied to study disease transmission in communities, the functioning of computer networks, and emergent behavior of physical and biological systems. Class learning algorithms are used on released data to predict private information. Inference attacks are initiated using released social networking data to predict private information. Collective inferences are used to discover sensitive attributes of the data set. Social network data classification is carried out with the combination of node details and connecting links in the social graph. Navie bayes classification algorithm is tuned to classify friendship links in a network. Local classifier, a relational classifier, and a collective inference algorithm are the three components used in the social network analysis. Local classifiers are a type of learning method that are applied in the initial step of collective inference. The relational classifier analyzes the link structure and labels of the node to identify a model for classification. Collective inference algorithm is used to increase the classification accuracy from the local and relational data values. The privacy preservation model is designed to protect sensitive attribute in user profiles from social networks. The user can select attribute for hiding process. Local classification and relational classification are applied to estimate anonymity levels. The system manages the key node alter and remove operation.
A CO survey on a sample of Herschel cold clumps

The physical state of cold cloud clumps has a great impact on the process and efficiency of star formation and the masses of the forming stars inside these objects. The sub-millimetre survey of the Planck space observatory and the far-infrared follow-up mapping of the Herschel space telescope provide an unbiased, large sample of these cold objects. We have observed $^{12}$CO(1$-$0) and $^{13}$CO(1$-$0) emission in 35 clumps in 26 Herschel fields sampling different environments in the Galaxy. Densities and temperatures were calculated from both the dust continuum and the molecular line data, kinematic distances were derived using $^{13}$CO line velocities and clump sizes and masses were calculated by fitting 2D Gaussian functions to the optical depth distribution maps. Clump masses and virial masses were estimated assuming an upper and lower limit on the kinetic temperatures and considering uncertainties due to distance limitations. The excitation temperatures are between 8.5$-$19.5 K, while the Herschel-derived dust colour temperatures are 12$-$16 K. The sizes (0.1$-$3 pc), $^{13}$CO column densities (0.5$-$44$\times$10$^{15}$ cm$^{-2}$) and masses (from less than 0.1 $M_{\odot}$ to more than 1500 $M_{\odot}$) of the objects span broad ranges. Eleven gravitationally unbound clumps were found, many of them smaller than 0.3 pc, but large, parsec-scale clouds with a few hundred solar masses appear as well. Colder clumps have generally high column densities but warmer objects appear at both low and higher column densities. The clump column densities derived from the line and dust observations correlate well, but are heavily affected by uncertainties of the dust properties, varying molecular abundances and optical depth effects.
Effect of anionic salts in concentrate mixture and magnesium intake on some blood and urine minerals and acid-base balance of dry pregnant cows on grass silage based feeding

Tutkimuksessa selvitettiin ummessaolevien lehmien kationi-anionitasapainon alentamisen vaikutuksia, kun magnesiumin saanti oli joko suomalaisten kivennaisnormien (16 g Mg/pv, 0.2% kuiva-aineesta) tai hollantilaistenkivennaisnormien mukaista (33 g/Mg, 0.4% kuiva-aineesta). Kationi-anionitasapaino laskettiin [(Na+ + K+) - (Cl- + S2-)] mEq/kg kuiva-ainetta (ka). Se oli joko +340 tai +31 mEq/kg ka. Magnesiumlisa annettiin magnesiumoksidina. Suoloina kaytettiin magnesiumkloridia, ammoniumkloridia ja -sulfaattia. Lehmat saivat sailorehua (5.2 kg ka), heinaa (1.0 kg ka) ja taysrehua (1.5 kg ka) nelja viikkoa ennen odotettua poikimista poikimispaivaan saakka. Veri- ja virtsanaytteita otettiin 4, 3, 2 ja 1 viikkoa ennen odotettua poikimista, poikimispaivana seka 1 vrk ja 1 viikko poikimisen jalkeen. Tulosten mukaan magnesiumoksidista ei ollut hyotya ummessolevien lehmien magnesiumlisana. Nykyista suomalaista magnesiumsuositusta tulisi silti tarkistaa, koska kokeessa ilmeni muutamia hypomagnesiatapauksia poikimisvuorokautena. +31 mEq/kg ka ei aiheuttanut muutoksia veresta ja virtsasta mitattuihin parametreihin. Se ainoastaan lisasi kalsiumin eritysta virtsaan ja alensi virtsan pH-arvoa verrattuna positiivisempaan kationi-anionitasapainoon (+340 mEq/kg/ka). Nain ollen kationi-anionitasapaino tulisi saataa pienemmaksi, jotta siita olisi hyotya poikimisen aikaiseen kalsiumaineenvaihduntaan.
ESTUDIO PSICOMÉTRICO DE LA ESCALA DE BIENESTAR PSICOLÓGICO EN MILITARES ARGENTINOS.

La salud refiere al estado completo de bienestar fisico, mental y tambien social, incorporando la armonia con el medio ambiente como una necesidad crucial del bienestar. El bienestar no consiste solo en la ausencia de sintomas o emociones positivas sino tambien que la persona se valore a si misma, tenga relaciones positivas con otros y crea que controla su ambiente (Bilbao Ramirez, 2008). En los ultimos quince anos el estudio del bienestar psicologico ha despertado el interes de la psicologia, por lo que el objetivo del presente trabajo es explorar las propiedades psicometricas y la estructura factorial de la Escala de Bienestar Psicologico de Ryff (1989, adaptada por van Dierendonck, 2004, traducida al espanol por Diaz et al. 2006 y extendida por Rodriguez-Carvajal et al. 2010). Esta version, de 52 items divididos en 8 dimensiones y con un continuo de respuesta de 1 (nada) a 5 (extremadamente), se aplico a una muestra de 465 militares argentinos (83% hombres y 17% mujeres, edad promedio=21 anos, SD=1.81). Se evaluo la confiabilidad del instrumento a traves del analisis de consistencia interna,la mas alta se presenta en el factor recursos internos (a=.777) y la mas baja en el factor autonomia (a=.496). Palabras clave Bienestar psicologico, Vitalidad, Recursos internos, Estudio psico- metrico Abstract PSYCHOMETRIC STUDY OF PSYCOLOGICAL WELL-BEING SCALE IN ARGENTINE MILITARY Health is related to physical, mental and social wellbeing, integrating the harmony with environment as a critical factor in wellbeing. From a psycho-sociological perspective, wellbeing is not only conceived in terms of symptoms absence or lack of positive emotions but also in the extent that individuals value themselves, experience positive relationships with others and feel control of their environment (Bilbao Ramirez, 2008). In the last fifteen years the study of psychological well-being captured the interest of psychological authors, so the aim of this study is to explore the psychometric properties and factor structure of Ryff´s Psychological Well-being Scale (1989, adapted by van Dierendonck, 2004, translated into Spanish by Diaz et al. 2006 and extended by Rodriguez-Carvajal et al. 2010). This version has a total of 52 items divided into 8 dimensions, the response format is a Likert scale with a score ranging from 1 (very little or not at all) to 5 (extremely). The scale was applied to a sample composed of 465 argentine soldiers, 83% male and 17% female, mean age 21 years (SD=1.81). Instrument realiability was assessed through the analysis of internal consistency. Highest reliability is observed in “internal resources” factor (a=.777) while lowest in “autonomy” factor (a=.496). Key words Psychological well-being, Vitality, Inner resources, Psychometric
The Role of Language in European Nationalist Ideologies

In his book on Natiorts and nationalism since 1780, E.J. Hobsbawm concludes that "the phenomenon [of nationalism] is past its peak. " (p. 183) Before he gets to this conclusion (apparently written some time in 1989, still before German reunification became a realistic possibility and before the process of fragmentation in some countries of the old Communist Bloc had gained momentum) he shows quite convincingly, and almost prophetically, that a new 'Europe of nations' in the Wilsonian sense (with independent entities such as Catalonia, Corsica, Slovenia, Estonia, etc.) could not produce 'a stable or lasting political system. ' (p. 177) For one thing, "the first thing most such hypothetical new European states would do is, almost certainly, apply for admission to the European Economic Community, which would once again limit their sovereign rights, [. ]. " (p. 177) Indeed, nation-states with highly autonomous 'national economies' probably belong to the past. However, it is far from clear that such a confrontation with economic reality, which will no doubt change the historical content and direction of nation-building processes, has any direct influence on nationalism from an ideological perspective. After all, as Hobsbawm demonstrates equally convincingly, the essence of nationalism from the 19th century onwards has been the definition of imagined communities'along conceptual ines out of touch with 'objective reality' (a theme also developed in Barth ed. 1982 and by Anderson 1983). An assessment of the ideological processes involved requires access to 'the view from below. ' But,
CFEBT Risk Triangle as a Tool for Detecting and Evaluating Risks of Accounting Records: a Case Study

The objective of the present contribution is to evaluate the risk of accounting errors and frauds in small companies predominantly operating in agriculture. It is based on an analysis of the CFEBT risk triangle for financial statements reported for the years 2012–2016. The CFEBT risk triangle is applied in form of a case study aimed at risk detection of occurrence of accounting errors and frauds for a selected sample of companies. A detailed analysis of a risk of impact of accounting errors and frauds is illustrated in the case study of an accounting unit chosen from the sample of companies evaluated. Results of the presented case study into the detection and evaluation of the risk based on interconnections between the reported profit (loss) and the generated cash flow during 5 accounting periods confirm the significance of having a complex view for decision making of users based on reported accounting records and accounting data. Future research into the CFEBT risk triangle focuses on performance of complex analyses for individual types of business activities of small and middle-sized companies in the context of Czech accounting standards and IFRS.
Microbubbles and electromagnetic waves for the treatment of angiogenesis-dependent human ailments

Molecular imaging such as ultrasound is capable of clarifying the expression of angiogenic markers in vivo. However, the capability of the method for volumetric “multitarget quantification” and for the test of anti-angiogenic therapy response has been investigated partly. Histologic data indicates that high concentrations of VEGFR-2 and of αvβ3 integrin during the growth of tumours are associated with an upregulation of the densities of markers by the endothelial cells, while a down-regulation of during therapy is due to decreasing relative vessel density. Therefore, targeted ultrasound appears practical for the longitudinal molecular profiling of tumor angiogenesis and for the sensitive evaluation of therapy effects in vivo.