Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Linear relationship of refractive and biometric lenticular changes during accommodation in emmetropic and myopic eyes

Aim: Aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between refractive changes in the eye and biometric changes of the human crystalline lens during accommodation. Furthermore, differences in these relationships between young, healthy emmetropic and myopic subjects were analyzed. Methods: Mean relative change in anterior chamber depth (ACD), lens thickness (LT), anterior segment length (ASL = ACD + LT) and in objective refraction were simultaneously assessed during near-point-induced accommodation in 10 emmetropic and 10 myopic subjects. Via a beam splitter, measurements were performed simultaneously using partial coherence interferometry (PCI) and infrared (IR) photorefraction. Results: On average, for each diopter of accommodation LT increased by 0.063 mm in emmetropic and by 0.072 mm in myopic eyes, and ACD decreased by 0.047 mm and 0.057 mm, respectively. Mean ASL, indicating the position of the posterior lens pole, increased by 0.009 mm in emmetropic and by 0.013 mm in myopic eyes. The correlation between refractive and biometric changes was found to be essentially linear in both subgroups. Differences in ACD between emmetropic and myopic eyes were statistically significant at an accommodative stimulus of –1 D (p<0.04) and –2 D (p<0.02). Conclusion: The biometric and refractive changes of the human lens are highly correlated and linear in function in both emmetropic and myopic eyes.
RUCIR at NTCIR-13 WWW Task

In this paper, we present our approach in the We Want Web(WWW)[1] task of NTCIR-13, for both English and Chinese languages. We implement a ranking model for traditional re-ranking problems based on learning to rank. We first process the raw data and extract text features, match features, embedding features and semantic features for each query-document pair. Then we use LamdaMART[2] to train the ranking model and rank the documents by the ranking scores. Finally, we could get the ranking list.
Alpha Rhythm and Alpha-Like Activity in Coma

A normal waking EEG was obtained on a 22 year old man four days prior to cardiopulmonary arrest. Three days after resuscitation the EEG showed the pattern of alpha-like activity while the patient remained in deep coma. Since the EEGs were recorded by the same technician using the same 16 channel electroencephalograph and montages, it is possible to compare in the same individual these alpha-frequency activities before and after arrest. The alpha-like activity of coma does not resemble the waking alpha rhythm in amplitude, frequency, spatial distribution, variability and reactivity.
Controlling yield and morphology for gold nanorods in a seed-mediated synthesis method for cell imaging

Designed experiments are carried out to systematically study the effects of silver ions on morphology and yield of gold nanorods synthesized via a seed-mediated method. Gold nanorods synthesized with different silver ions and CTAB concentrations were characterized by absorption spectroscopy and TEM. The shape and yield of gold nanorods were effectively controlled by adjusting the concentration ratio of CTAB and silver ions for synthesis. Dark field images of a glass slide sample with gold nanorods deposit and a sample with gold nanrods staining cells further confirmed that high quality gold nanorods were obtained.
Gabapentin Monotherapy for the Symptomatic Treatment of Painful Neuropathy: A Multicenter, Double‐blind, Placebo‐controlled Trial in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus 1

Pain is the most disturbing symptom of diabetic neuropathy. Traditionally this type of pain was treated with tricyclic antidepressants which frequently have many side effects. In the study reported here, gabapentin was administered in escalating doses up to 3600 mg per day to eligible patients with moderate to severe diabetic neuropathy pain in a double blind placebo controlled fashion. Gabapentin provided superior and significant pain relief over placebo. In addition, patients taking gabapentin had improvement of sleep scores and a number of items on mood and quality of life questionnaires. Gabapentin was tolerated well with mild and tolerable side effects.
Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status and the Health of Pregnant Women

We examined how traditional (income, education) and nontraditional (public assistance, material deprivation, subjective social standing) socioeconomic status (SES) indicators were associated with self-rated health, physical functioning, and depression in ethnically diverse pregnant women. Using multiple regression, we estimated the association of race/ethnicity (African American, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander (PI) and white) and sets of SES measures on each health measure. Education, material deprivation, and subjective social standing were independently associated with all health measures. After adding all SES variables, race/ethnic disparities in depression remained for all minority groups; disparities in self-rated health remained for Asian/Pacific Islanders. Few race/ethnic differences were found in physical functioning. Our results contribute to a small literature on how SES might interact with race/ethnicity in explaining health.
THE EVOLUTION OF PREMATING ISOLATION: LOCAL ADAPTATION AND NATURAL AND SEXUAL SELECTION AGAINST HYBRIDS

Abstract Although reinforcement is ostensibly driven by selection against hybrids, there are often other components in empirical cases and theoretical models of reinforcement that may contribute to premating isolation. One of these components is local adaptation of a trait used in mate choice. I use several different comparisons to assess the roles that local adaptation and selection against hybrids may play in reinforcement models. Both numerical simulations of exact recursion equations and analytical weak selection approximations are employed. I find that selection against hybrids may play a small role in driving preference evolution in a reinforcement model where the mating cue is separate from loci causing hybrid incompatibilities. When females have preferences directly for purebreds of their own population, however, selection against hybrids can play a large role in premating isolation evolution. I present some situations in which this type of selection is likely to exist. This work also illustrates shortfalls of using a weak selection approach to address questions about reinforcement.
Creencias personales sobre sexualidad y conocimiento profesional del profesorado

En este trabajo nos interesa revisar aspectos relacionados con las creencias y concepciones personales del profesorado sobre sexualidad y su insercion en los modelos acerca del conocimiento profesional del profesorado en general, y del conocimiento didactico del contenido en particular. Las creencias personales sobre la sexualidad, propia y de otros -como los adolescentes a los que educamos- tienen componentes fuertemente implicitos. Estas creencias son una variable relevante del conocimiento profesional del profesorado y condicionan la aproximacion al conocimiento didactico del contenido. Por otro lado, en la medida en que sean implicitas, daran lugar a formas tambien implicitas de educacion, constituyendo una parte importante del curriculo oculto escolar.
The Role of Bottom Pressure Torques on the Interior Pathways of North Atlantic Deep Water

AbstractFour versions of the same global climate model, one with horizontal resolution of 1.8° × 3.6° and three with 0.2° × 0.4°, are employed to evaluate the role of ocean bottom topography and viscosity on the spatial structure of the deep circulation. This study is motivated by several recent observational studies that find that subsurface floats injected near the western boundary of the Labrador Sea most often do not continuously follow the deep western boundary current (DWBC), in contrast to the traditional view that the deep water formed in the North Atlantic predominantly follows the DWBC. It is found that, with imposed large viscosity values, the model reproduces the traditional view. However, as viscosity is reduced and the model bathymetry resolution increased, much of the North Atlantic Deep Water (NADW) separates from the western boundary and enters the low-latitude Atlantic via interior pathways distinct from the DWBC. It is shown that bottom pressure torques play an important role in maintai.
Efficient and low complexity STBC-OFDM scheme over fading channel

In this paper, a new trend of Space Time Block Code-Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (STBC-OFDM) was proposed. First, introduce brief description of the conventional (STBC-OFDM) scheme. Second, introduce the efficient and low complexity scheme of a STBC-OFDM, where both encoder and decoder lay in the time domain. This scheme does not require channel knowledge either at the transmitter or receiver. The decoding algorithm is based on generalized maximum-likelihood sequence estimation. The performance of the proposed scheme was investigated over two-tap Rayleigh fading channels. The simulation results show the performance of proposed STBC-OFDM scheme definitely outperforms conventional STBC-OFDM scheme on fading channel for different Doppler frequency (fD).
Relative Antigenicity of Components of a Vascularized Limb Allograft

At present, the transplantation of vascularized limbtissue allografts can be achieved only with generalized host immunosuppression, which results in significant systemic toxicity, thereby precluding their clinical use. A better understanding of the immunogenic mechanisms of these allografts may permit less toxic and thus clinically applicable means of host immunosuppression. In this study, individual vascularized limb tissues (skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, bone, and blood vessels) and a whole limb were transplanted microsurgically across a strong histocompatibility barrier in rats. The respective cell-mediated and humoral immune responses generated in the hosts were determined by means of mixed lymphocyte cultures by radioactive 51Cr release assays and compared. No single tissue predominated in the elicited immune response. Rather, the various tissue components interacted with the host immune system in a complex but predictable pattern with differing timing and intensity. Surprisingly, the whole-limb allograft elicited less immune response than did allografts of its individual components. The data presented here also serve as a foundation for further elucidation of the immunogenic mechanisms of vascularized limb-tissue allografts.
NADPH:Quinone Oxidoreductase 1 Regulates Host Susceptibility to Ozone via Isoprostane Generation*

Background: NQO1 regulates pulmonary susceptibility to ozone. Results: In NQO1-null mice, ozone exposure generates precursors of A2-isoprostane in the lung. A2-isoprostane suppresses ozone-induced IL-8 expression, inhibits NF-κB, and modifies Cys179 in IKK. Conclusion: A2-isoprostane inhibits ozone-induced NF-κB activation via IKK inhibition. Significance: This molecular mechanism explains the paradoxical observation that loss of NQO1 protects from ozone toxicity. NADPH:quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) is recognized as a major susceptibility gene for ozone-induced pulmonary toxicity. In the absence of NQO1 as can occur by genetic mutation, the human airway is protected from harmful effects of ozone. We recently reported that NQO1-null mice are protected from airway hyperresponsiveness and pulmonary inflammation following ozone exposure. However, NQO1 regenerates intracellular antioxidants and therefore should protect the individual from oxidative stress. To explain this paradox, we tested whether in the absence of NQO1 ozone exposure results in increased generation of A2-isoprostane, a cyclopentenone isoprostane that blunts inflammation. Using GC-MS, we found that NQO1-null mice had greater lung tissue levels of D2- and E2-isoprostanes, the precursors of J2- and A2-isoprostanes, both at base line and following ozone exposure compared with congenic wild-type mice. We confirmed in primary cultures of normal human bronchial epithelial cells that A2-isoprostane inhibited ozone-induced NF-κB activation and IL-8 regulation. Furthermore, we determined that A2-isoprostane covalently modified the active Cys179 domain in inhibitory κB kinase in the presence of ozone in vitro, thus establishing the biochemical basis for A2-isoprostane inhibition of NF-κB. Our results demonstrate that host factors may regulate pulmonary susceptibility to ozone by regulating the generation of A2-isoprostanes in the lung. These observations provide the biochemical basis for the epidemiologic observation that NQO1 regulates pulmonary susceptibility to ozone.
CYTOCHROME C OXIDASE ACTIVITY IN INTERPOPULATION HYBRIDS OF A MARINE COPEPOD: A TEST FOR NUCLEAR‐NUCLEAR OR NUCLEAR‐CYTOPLASMIC COADAPTATION

The respiratory enzyme cytochrome c oxidase (COX) is composed of subunits encoded by both nuclear and mitochondrial genes; thus, COX activity reflects, to some extent, the coordinated function of the two genomes. Because extensive mtDNA differentiation exists between populations of the copepod Tigriopus californicus, we hypothesized that laboratory hybridizations that disrupt natural combinations of nuclear and mitochondrial genes might negatively impact COX activity. Although experimental results varied greatly among different crosses, replicate sets of crosses between two particular populations showed consistent evidence for nuclear‐cytoplasmic coadaptation.
Bacteriology of Snakebite Abscess

Thirty-eight cases of abscess secondary to pit viper envenomation are reviewed. The incidence of abscess formation was 9%. Results of aerobic cultures revealed growth of enteric, coliform organisms in 22 of 25 isolates obtained from previously unopened abscesses. Clinical evidence for co-existent anaerobic infection is presented. No cases of tetanus were encountered. Clinical and laboratory findings of patients in the study are correlated with a review of bacteriologic investigations of the oral flora of venomous snakes. Use of antibiotics effective against aerobic coliforms and histotoxic anaerobic organisms for prophylaxis and/or treatment of infectious complications of pit viper envenomation are recommended.
EGFR tyrosine kinase domain mutations in human gliomas

Gefitinib is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor effective in patients with lung cancer with mutations in exons 19 and 21 of the EGFR tyrosine kinase domain. In this study, the authors tested the presence of such mutations in 95 gliomas including glioblastomas, anaplastic oligodendrogliomas, and low-grade gliomas. No mutation was found, which suggests that the biology of EGFR in gliomas is different from lung cancer and that this may be a factor in the resistance of glioblastomas to gefitinib.
Perioperative Analgesia with Subarachnoid Sufentanil Administration

Background and Objectives. Thirty-seven ASA Physical Status I parturients undergoing elective cesarean delivery were evaluated to determine the effects of subarachnoid sufentanil administration. Methods. This study was carried out in a randomized, double-blind fashion. All patients received 1.4 ml 0.75% bupivacaine with 8.25% dextrose following 10 μg, 15 μg, or 20 μg sufentanil, or 1 ml of normal saline containing no sufentanil. Onset and duration of sensory and motor anesthesia, duration of complete analgesia, duration of effective analgesia, and intraoperative parenteral opioid requirements were evaluated. Incidence of side effects such as respiratory depression, pruritus, nausea, and vomiting were evaluated. Results. Duration of complete analgesia and duration of effective analgesia were prolonged significantly in all patient groups receiving sufentanil as compared to control groups receiving no narcotic. Pruritus was significantly increased in patient groups receiving subarachnoid sufentanil. Respiratory depression was not observed in any patient studied. One- and five-minute Apgar scores; umbilical, venous, and arterial blood gas results; and Early Neonatal Neurobehavioral Scale results were all within normal limits and were not significantly different among the groups.
Individuele verschillen in werkplekleren bij leraren in opleiding: een kwestie van motivatie?

In deze studie worden individuele verschillen in leren bij studenten in de lerarenopleiding die stage lopen in kaart gebracht aan de hand van het refe‐ rentiekader van Oosterheert (2001). Daarnaast wordt de relatie tussen deze kenmerken van leren en motivatie verkend vanuit de prestatiedoelentheorie. De resultaten tonen aan dat studenten in stages het leren onderwijzen zien als ‘lesgeven en uitproberen’, maar kennelijk ook veel behoefte hebben aan ondersteuning door anderen. Ze stappen op hun mentor en collega’s af en kijken naar hun leerlingen om hun eigen lessen te evalueren. Negatieve leservaringen vormen voor hen geen bron van informatie maar eerder een bezorgdheid. Hoe studenten leren in stages hangt matig samen met hun motivatie voor leren. Er treden vooral verschillen op in stageleren naargelang de afstudeerrichting die studenten volgen. Implicaties voor onderzoek en praktijk worden toegelicht.
Versatility of the Sural Fasciocutaneous Flap in the Coverage of Lower Extremity Wounds

&NA; The distally based sural nerve flap is an excellent option for covering defects of the lower third of the leg. It allows rapid, reliable coverage of defects extending as far distally as the forefoot. The flap can be elevated under a tourniquet in relatively bloodless fashion without sacrificing a major vessel to the foot. Its use is described in a variety of defects in 11 patients, ranging in age from 3 to 64 years. The flap was used bilaterally in one case and in cross‐leg fashion in another. All defects were covered with no major complications, and none of the patients required a blood transfusion. One flap experienced a small amount of distal marginal necrosis, which was excised and closed primarily. The technical aspects of flap elevation are emphasized. (Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 110: 1673, 2002.)
Influence of enzyme supplementation in the diet on egg production, egg quality and some blood constituents of Matrouh hens.

The present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of two types of commercially available enzymes (Avizyme ® and Kemzyme ® ) on laying hens performance. A total of 200, forty weeks old, Matrouh laying hens were randomly selected and divided into 4 groups (5 replicate pens of 10 hens each). The first group received unsupplemented basal diet and served as a control group. The second and the third groups were fed basal diet supplemented with Avizyme ® or Kemzyme ® (1 g/kg diet of either) respectively. The fourth group was fed the basal diet supplemented with Avizyme ® plus Kemzyme ® (0.5 g/kg diet of each). The number of eggs produced every day for each group was recorded. Eggs were weighed twice weekly. Egg quality measurements were recorded every 10 days from the start of the experiment. Blood samples were obtained every month to determine calcium, phosphorus, total cholesterol, ALT and AST levels. The obtained results showed that hen-day egg production and total egg mass of the Avizyme ® and Kemzyme ® groups were not significantly different from the control group. However, when Avizyme ® and Kemzyme ® were added together, the hen-day egg production and egg mass were significantly higher than both the control and the Kemzyme ® groups. In all enzyme treated groups, relative shell weight and egg shell thickness were significantly higher than the control group. Relative albumen weight of the Avizyme ® group and the Avizyme ® plus Kemzyme ® group were not significantly different from the controls. The Kemzyme ® group has significantly (p≤0.05) lower relative albumen weight as compared to the controls. The yolk color scores of all enzyme treated groups were significantly higher than the control group. Plasma phosphorus concentrations of all treated groups were not significantly different from the
Reconstruction of a Belief Index: Modern Values and Pre-vatican Belief

This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Theses and Dissertations at Loyola eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Master's Theses by an authorized administrator of Loyola eCommons. For more information, please contact ecommons@luc.edu. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS My gratitude is expressed to several individuals who have been of great assistance in the preparation of this thesis. First, Paul zelus, a colleague and friend, provided the initial stimulus to work with the priesthood study as well as an expression of confidence in my ability. Periodic service of Loyola's Lake Shore Campus Data Center Staff provided necessary help with computer hardware. My reader, Dr, Norris Larson, provided penetrating criticism of the methodology employed and pointed out the limitations of my analysis. To my encouragement, and understanding gave me the support necessary to finish the project. For personal support I am indebted to my parents and Maria Corazon Chua. They accepted my style of work and the limits it placed on my time with them. June, 1970, received the degree Bachelor of Arts with a major in sociology. While attending De Paul University, he was elected to membership in Blue Key and served as president of the Student-Faculty Sociology Council. In 1970 he became a member of the American Sociological Association. Since spring 1972, he has been working in a cooperative effort at reanalysis of the priesthood study data through the Center for Social
Differential inhibition of cholinergic and noncholinergic neurogenic contractions by mu opioid and alpha-2 adrenergic agonists in guinea pig ileum.

The actions of clonidine, 5-bromo-N-(4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-2-yl)-6-quinoxalinamine (UK 14304), D-Ala2, N-MePhe4, Gly-ol5 enkephalin (DAGOL), and morphine on neurogenic contractions were studied in guinea pig ileum longitudinal muscle myenteric plexus in vitro. Cholinergic contractions were evoked by 0.1 and 10 Hz transmural electrical stimuli; noncholinergic contractions (1 microM scopolamine present) were evoked only by trains of stimuli. Noncholinergic contractions were mediated largely by substance P (SP). DAGOL and morphine inhibited 0.1 Hz contractions; pD2 values were 8.0 and 6.0, respectively. DAGOL also inhibited 10-Hz cholinergic contractions (pD2 = 7.5). The actions of DAGOL were blocked by naloxone (Kb approximately 5 nM) indicative of an action at mu opioid receptors. DAGOL (1 microM) reduced by 50% noncholinergic responses evoked by 5 Hz but not 10- or 20-Hz stimulation. Morphine did not inhibit noncholinergic contractions. Clonidine and UK 14304 inhibited 0.1 Hz contractions with pD2 values of 8.1 and 7.4, respectively. Clonidine and UK 14304 also inhibited 10-Hz cholinergic contractions. UK 14304 inhibited equally well noncholinergic contractions evoked by 5-, 10- and 20-Hz stimuli. The actions of UK 14304 were blocked by idazoxan (Kb approximately 5 nM). UK 14304 and DAGOL Ka values were determined using null methods and were used to construct occupancy-response curves to measure coupling efficiency (efficacy) between agonist-occupied receptor and response. The relative efficacy of UK 14304 was: 10 Hz noncholinergic > or = 0.1 Hz cholinergic > 10 Hz cholinergic. The relative efficacy for DAGOL was: 0.1 Hz cholinergic > 10 Hz cholinergic >>> 10 Hz noncholinergic. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)