Overview of the SPMRL 2013 Shared Task: A Cross-Framework Evaluation of Parsing Morphologically Rich Languages

International audienceThis paper reports on the first shared task on statistical parsing of morphologically rich lan- guages (MRLs). The task features data sets from nine languages, each available both in constituency and dependency annotation. We report on the preparation of the data sets, on the proposed parsing scenarios, and on the eval- uation metrics for parsing MRLs given dif- ferent representation types. We present and analyze parsing results obtained by the task participants, and then provide an analysis and comparison of the parsers across languages and frameworks, reported for gold input as well as more realistic parsing scenarios

Relatório de estágio em farmácia comunitária

Relatório de estágio realizado no âmbito do Mestrado Integrado em Ciências Farmacêuticas, apresentado à Faculdade de Farmácia da Universidade de Coimbr

Evaluation of life satisfaction and functional fitness of people over 60 years of age living in a nursing home and home environment

Background . Life satisfaction may refer to one’s life evaluation, social skills and engagement in life activities. Objectives . Evaluation of life satisfaction and functional fitness of people over 60 years of age living in a nursing home and home environment. Material and methods. A survey research was conducted at the turn of 2013 and 2014 in a group of 101 subjects over 60 years of age. This group comprised of 50 residents of the “Kombatant” nursing home in Ciechanow and 51 subjects staying in a home environment. In the research, the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS ) and Barthel Scale were used. Results. Analysis of the results shows that the mean index of satisfaction with life among all subjects reached 20.7 ± 6.21 with a median of 23, which indicated an average level of satisfaction with life. In a home environment, 50.98% of the subjects reported a high level of satisfaction with life as compared to only 20% in the nursing home. As for evaluation of functional fitness, more than half of the subjects (53.47%) scored 21 to 85 points according to the Barthel Scale, and their condition was determined as “moderate to severe”. A high positive correlation (r = 0.7) was also observed between the functional state described as “moderate to severe” among the subjects staying in a home environment and their satisfaction with life. Conclusions . In the researched group, the level of satisfaction with life varied, with lower results among the residents of the nursing home, whereas for those living in a home environment, functional fitness was the key factor in its determination

Evaluation of life satisfaction and functional fitness of people over 60 years of age living in a nursing home and home environment

Background . Life satisfaction may refer to one’s life evaluation, social skills and engagement in life activities. Objectives . Evaluation of life satisfaction and functional fitness of people over 60 years of age living in a nursing home and home environment. Material and methods. A survey research was conducted at the turn of 2013 and 2014 in a group of 101 subjects over 60 years of age. This group comprised of 50 residents of the “Kombatant” nursing home in Ciechanow and 51 subjects staying in a home environment. In the research, the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS ) and Barthel Scale were used. Results. Analysis of the results shows that the mean index of satisfaction with life among all subjects reached 20.7 ± 6.21 with a median of 23, which indicated an average level of satisfaction with life. In a home environment, 50.98% of the subjects reported a high level of satisfaction with life as compared to only 20% in the nursing home. As for evaluation of functional fitness, more than half of the subjects (53.47%) scored 21 to 85 points according to the Barthel Scale, and their condition was determined as “moderate to severe”. A high positive correlation (r = 0.7) was also observed between the functional state described as “moderate to severe” among the subjects staying in a home environment and their satisfaction with life. Conclusions . In the researched group, the level of satisfaction with life varied, with lower results among the residents of the nursing home, whereas for those living in a home environment, functional fitness was the key factor in its determination

The Role of Oxidative Stress Enhanced by Adiposity in Cardiometabolic Diseases

Cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs), including cardiovascular disease (CVD), metabolic syndrome (MetS), and type 2 diabetes (T2D), are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The growing prevalence of CVD is mostly attributed to the aging population and common occurrence of risk factors, such as high systolic blood pressure, elevated plasma glucose, and increased body mass index, which led to a global epidemic of obesity, MetS, and T2D. Oxidant–antioxidant balance disorders largely contribute to the pathogenesis and outcomes of CMDs, such as systemic essential hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke, and MetS. Enhanced and disturbed generation of reactive oxygen species in excess adipose tissue during obesity may lead to increased oxidative stress. Understanding the interplay between adiposity, oxidative stress, and cardiometabolic risks can have translational impacts, leading to the identification of novel effective strategies for reducing the CMDs burden. The present review article is based on extant results from basic and clinical studies and specifically addresses the various aspects associated with oxidant–antioxidant balance disorders in the course of CMDs in subjects with excess adipose tissue accumulation. We aim at giving a comprehensive overview of existing knowledge, knowledge gaps, and future perspectives for further basic and clinical research. We provide insights into both the mechanisms and clinical implications of effects related to the interplay between adiposity and oxidative stress for treating and preventing CMDs. Future basic research and clinical trials are needed to further examine the mechanisms of adiposity-enhanced oxidative stress in CMDs and the efficacy of antioxidant therapies for reducing risk and improving outcome of patients with CMDs