Search results for "CFA"
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The fertility problem inventory (FPI): a validation study of the Italian version
2013
Automatic image enhancement by picture fusion
2005
This paper describes an automatic technique able to fuse different images of the same scene, acquired with different camera settings, in order to obtain an enhanced single representation of the interested. This allows to extend the functionalities (depth of field, dynamic range) of medium and low cost digital cameras. When Multi-Scale Decomposition (MSD) is used on differently focused images, magnification and blurring effects of lens focusing systems often compromise the final image with unpleasant artifacts. In our approach new techniques able to reduce these artifacts are introduced. Even if the algorithm has been essentially designed to extend depth of field it can be also used on multi…
Altérations mitochondriales et processus inflammatoire dans la déficience en acyl- Coenzyme A oxydase 1 peroxysomale
2012
Acyl-CoA oxidase 1 (ACOX1) is the rate-limiting enzyme of the peroxisomal fatty acid β-oxidation pathway of very-long-chain fatty acid (VLCFAs). In humans, ACOX1 deficiency, also called pseudo-neonatal adrenoleukodystrophy, is an autosomal recessive and a severe form of the peroxisomal β-oxidation deficiency. Patients suffer from severe delayed motor development followed by a progressive neurological regression including progressive hypodensity of cerebral white matter, hepatomegaly and deafness and die during late-infantile period. Elevated plasma and tissues VLCFAs levels are detected in these patients. Mice lacking ACOX1 develop severe microvesicular steatohepatitis with increased intrah…
Eksperimentāla mikroorganismu identifikācija punktātos, izmantojot mikrodaļiņas un spektrofotometru
2019
Ievads: Uz doto brīdi pastāv dažādas mikroorganismu diagnostiskas metodes, taču cilvēki joprojām cieš no infekcijas slimībām, kā arī mikroorganismu rezistence turpina augt. Tas liek aizdomāties par to, ka joprojām nav izdomāta ātra, lēta un maksimāli efektīva diagnostiskas metode. Jaunievedums – ir sen aizmirsts vecais. Spektrofotometrija ir sena metode, taču pagaidām netiek izmantota mikroorganismu atpazīšanai, kas dod iespēju pamēģināt uzlabot un renovēt to. Pētījuma mērķis ir noskaidrot mākslīgā bāzes punkāta absorbcijas pakāpi, pie kuras varētu identificēt mikroorganismus, izmantojot spektrofotometru un silīcija dioksīda mikrodaļiņas. Materiāli un metodes: Pētījumā tiek izmantotas 5 gra…
HACD1, a regulator of membrane composition and fluidity, promotes myoblast fusion and skeletal muscle growth
2015
International audience; The reduced diameter of skeletal myofibres is a hallmark of several congenital myopathies, yet the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms remain elusive. In this study, we investigate the role of HACD1/PTPLA, which is involved in the elongation of the very long chain fatty acids, in muscle fibre formation. In humans and dogs, HACD1 deficiency leads to a congenital myopathy with fibre size disproportion associated with a generalized muscle weakness. Through analysis of HACD1-deficient Labradors, Hacd1-knockout mice, and Hacd1-deficient myoblasts, we provide evidence that HACD1 promotes myoblast fusion during muscle development and regeneration. We further demons…
Pre-expanded Anterolateral Thigh Perforator Flap for Phalloplasty.
2016
The anterolateral thigh (ALT) perforator flap for phalloplasty is gaining popularity because it avoids the well-known scars of the radial forearm flap. However, scars are not eliminated, just moved to a different location, the thigh, that can for some patients be of great sexual value. Preexpansion of the ALT flap allows primary donor site closure, thus avoiding not only the unsightly appearance of a skin grafted ALT donor site, but also the skin graft donor site scar. Preoperative perforator location by means of computed tomography angiography allows safe expander placement through 2 small remote incisions.
The impact of liquid-pressurized extracts of Spirulina, Chlorella and Phaedactylum tricornutum on in vitro antioxidant, antiinflammatory and bacteria…
2022
The impact of Spirulina, Chlorella and Phaeodactylum tricornutum (P. tricornutum) microalgal extracts obtained by pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, microbial growth and in vitro gut microbiota composition was evaluated. PLE, compared to conventional extraction, led to a significant (p < 0.05) increase in proteins, carbohydrates, polyphenols, and antioxidant capacities of the three microalgal extracts. Moreover, Spirulina and P. tricornutum extracts significantly (p < 0.05) reduced the in vitro activation of the inflammatory NF-κB pathway. The microalgal extracts had also an inhibitory effect on the pathogenic bacteria while potential benefi…
A note on capacity provisioning in SDN service provider network
2015
W niniejszej pracy rozważane są sieci ISP z wdrożoną warstwą sterowania typu SDN. Zaproponowano algorytm heurystyczny rozwiązujący problem CFA dla tego typu sieci, biorąc pod uwagę dwa aspekty: przepustowość łączy oraz cechy własne sieci ISP.
The Reciprocal Influences among Motivation, Personality Traits, and Game Habits for Playing Pokémon GO
2018
This article reports a study exploring motivations of Pokémon Game use, individual differences related to personality traits, and game habits. First, it analyzed Pokémon GO motivations through exploratory factor analysis (EFA) by administering online the Pokémon GO Motivational Scale to a group of Italian gamers (N = 560). Successively, a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted testing three factorial models of Pokémon Game motivations on a selected random sample (N = 310). Results showed a three-factor model of Pokémon GO Game motivations (i.e. Personal Needs, Social Needs and Recreation), accounting for 68.9% of total variance plus a general higher order factor that best fits the…
Croissance et convergence des pays de la zone CFA : une étude par les données de panel non stationnaires
2011
During the recent years, african countries in the CFA zone have experienced many economic changes on the one hand through the measures initiated by bilateral and multilateral donors and on the other hand through the economic and monetary integration policies. Thus, relying on the assumption that because of these interventions, the economic systems incorporate various phenomena such as structural change and economic interdependencies, we studied their major implications on growth, convergence and growth predictability. Emphasis is first placed on the major features of integration policies in a monetary union, while stressing the possible implications of such policies on the economic dynamics…