Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Deformation-driven shape correspondence via shape recognition

Many approaches to shape comparison and recognition start by establishing a shape correspondence. We "turn the table" and show that quality shape correspondences can be obtained by performing many shape recognition tasks. What is more, the method we develop computes a fine-grained, topology-varying part correspondence between two 3D shapes where the core evaluation mechanism only recognizes shapes globally. This is made possible by casting the part correspondence problem in a deformation-driven framework and relying on a data-driven "deformation energy" which rates visual similarity between deformed shapes and models from a shape repository. Our basic premise is that if a correspondence between two chairs (or airplanes, bicycles, etc.) is correct, then a reasonable deformation between the two chairs anchored on the correspondence ought to produce plausible, "chair-like" in-between shapes. Given two 3D shapes belonging to the same category, we perform a top-down, hierarchical search for part correspondences. For a candidate correspondence at each level of the search hierarchy, we deform one input shape into the other, while respecting the correspondence, and rate the correspondence based on how well the resulting deformed shapes resemble other shapes from ShapeNet belonging to the same category as the inputs. The resemblance, i.e., plausibility, is measured by comparing multi-view depth images over category-specific features learned for the various shape categories. We demonstrate clear improvements over state-of-the-art approaches through tests covering extensive sets of man-made models with rich geometric and topological variations.
Turnover intention in new graduate nurses: a multivariate analysis

Title Turnover intention in new graduate nurses: a multivariate analysis Aim This paper is a report of a study to determine the relationship of new nurse turnover intent with individual characteristics, work environment variables and organizational factors and to compare new nurse turnover with actual turnover in the 18 months of employment following completion of a residency. Background Because of their influence on patient safety and health outcomes nurse turnover and turnover intent have received considerable attention worldwide. When nurse staffing is inadequate, especially during nursing shortages, unfavourable clinical outcomes have been documented. Method Prospective data collection took place from 1999 to 2006 with 889 new paediatric nurses who completed the same residency. Scores on study instruments were related to likelihood of turnover intent using logistic regression analysis models. Relationships between turnover intent and actual turnover were compared using Kaplan–Meier survivorship. Results The final model demonstrated that older respondents were more likely to have turnover intent if they did not get their ward choice. Also higher scores on work environment and organizational characteristics contributed to likelihood that the new nurse would not be in the turnover intent group. These factors distinguish a new nurse with turnover intent from one without 79% of the time. Increased seeking of social support was related to turnover intent and older new graduates were more likely to be in the turnover intent group if they did not get their ward choice. Conclusion When new graduate nurses are satisfied with their jobs and pay and feel committed to the organization, the odds against turnover intent decrease. What is already known about this topic There is concern in many countries about nurse turnover and the resulting effects on patient safety and quality of care. Decreasing ability to recruit experienced nurses has increased the emphasis on recruitment of new graduate nurses, particularly in the United States of America. Historically, new graduate nurses have a high turnover rate within the first year of employment. What this paper adds When new graduate nurses are satisfied with their jobs and pay and feel committed to the organization, the odds of turnover intent decrease. Increased seeking social support to cope with the transition from student to competent Registered Nurse is related to turnover intent. Older graduates (>30) are 4·5 times more likely to have turnover intent if they do not get their ward of choice.
Interstitial space, electrical resistance and ion concentrations during hypotonia of rat hippocampal slices.

1. The degree to which mammalian brain cells swell in hypotonic environments has not previously been determined. We exposed hippocampal tissue slices prepared from anaesthetized rats to artificial cerebrospinal fluid from which varying amounts of NaCl had been deleted. Interstitial volume (ISV) change was determined from the volume of dilution of the marker ions tetramethylammonium (TMA+) or tetraethylammonium (TEA+). Tissue electrical resistance was measured as the voltage generated by constant current pulses. 2. ISV decreased as a function of lowered extracellular osmolality (osmotic pressure, pi o), indicating cell swelling. After reaching a minimum, ISV recovered partially, suggesting regulatory volume decrease of cells. After restoring normal pi o the ISV expanded, indicating post‐hypotonic cell shrinkage. The electrical resistance of the tissue (Ro) increased when pi o was lowered, due to the reduced ionic strength, as well as restricted ISV. 3. To control for low NaCl concentration, reduced NaCl was replaced by mannitol or fructose. In isosmotic, NaCl‐deficient solution, ISV showed inconsistent change, and Ro corrected for ionic strength tended to decrease. 4. Extracellular K+ concentration decreased slightly in low pi o except when spreading depression caused it to increase. Extracellular Ca2+ concentration decreased substantially, consistently and reversibly. Administration of isosmotic low‐NaCl concentration solutions caused a similar decrease in extracellular Ca2+ concentrations. We propose that low Na+ concentration in extracellular fluid impaired the extrusion of Ca2+. 5. In severely hypotonic solution, ISV was reduced to 25% of its control volume, corresponding to a mean cell volume increase of at least 11%, probably more. From plotting relative changes in ISV against osmolarity we concluded that, within the range tested, hypotonic cell swelling was not opposed by the close approach of plasma membranes of neighbouring cells.
Peripheral Neuropathy in Rats Exposed to Dichloroacetate

The use of dichloroacetate (DCA) for treating patients with mitochondrial diseases is limited by the induction of peripheral neuropathy. The mechanisms of DCA-induced neuropathy are not known. Oral DCA treatment (50-500 mg/kg per day for up to 16weeks) induced tactile allodynia in both juvenile and adult rats; concurrent thermal hypoalgesia developed at higher doses. Both juvenile and adult rats treated with DCA developed nerve conduction slowing that was more pronounced in adult rats. No overt axonal or glial cell abnormalities were identified in peripheral nerves or spinal cord of any DCA-treated rat, but morphometric analysis identified a reduction of mean axonal caliber of peripheral nerve myelinated fibers. Dichloroacetate treatment also caused accumulation of oxidative stress markers in the nerves. These data indicate that behavioral, functional, and structural indices of peripheral neuropathy may be induced in both juvenile and adult rats treated with DCA at doses similar to those in clinical use. Dichloroacetate-induced peripheral neuropathy primarily afflicts axons and involves both metabolic and structural disorders. The DCA-treated rat may provide insight into the pathogenesis of this peripheral neuropathy and facilitate development of adjuvant therapeutics to prevent this disorder that currently restricts the clinical use of DCA.
Utopia Basin, Mars: Characterization of topography and morphology and assessment of the origin and evolution of basin internal structure

Recently obtained Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter (MOLA) topography has permitted a new assessment of the morphology, structure, and history of Utopia Planitia. The new topographic data convincingly demonstrate that the Utopia region is an impact basin, as originally proposed by McGill [1989], whose major topographic expression is a circular, 1–3 km deep depression ∼3200 km in diameter. Utopia Basin is the largest easily recognizable impact structure in the northern hemisphere of Mars and is the only portion of the northern lowlands that exhibits a distinct large-scale impact signature; its presence there and its ancient age verify that a significant part of the northern lowlands dates back to the Noachian period. Using slope maps derived from gridded topography, we have mapped a series of linear slope anomalies within the basin and have analyzed their origin. These features can be classified into two groups: one oriented dominantly radial to the basin and the other oriented dominantly circumferential. The circumferential features are tens of kilometers wide and hundreds of kilometers long and appear to remain relatively constant with respect to elevation. We explore end-member hypotheses (1) that the features formed by the direct action of water/ice or (2) that they are tectonic wrinkle ridges. We interpret the majority of these features to be due to tectonic deformation (primarily wrinkle-ridge formation), modified by later sedimentation associated with the emplacement of the outflow channels and the formation of the Vastitas Borealis Formation. On the basis of the characteristics of these features and their association with polygonal terrain, thumbprint terrain, smoothness of units, and evidence of sedimentary deposits, we find that our results support earlier hypotheses proposing that a significant volume of water occupied Utopia Basin during the late Hesperian period of outflow channel formation. Utopia Basin differs significantly in depth and degradation state from the deeper and fresher-appearing Hellas Basin, although the two are both Noachian in age. A significant part of this difference seems reasonably interpreted to be the result of the extensive sedimentary and volcanic infilling history of the northern lowlands.
Interference and the Representation of Order within Associations

In the presence of interference, recall of pairs can critically depend on the diagnostic power of memory of the order of items within the pair. Models of pair memory make different assumptions about whether and how such order information is stored, from convolution-based models, which assume no explicit storage of order, to matrix models and several models that assume a pair is learned by concatenating the representations of the constituent items, which lead to perfect within-pair order memory (given retrieval of the pair). Here we investigate memory for associations and within-pair order by examining the relationship between forward and backward probes of pairs subject to order-dependent associative interference in a double-function list paradigm. Associative interference disrupted the high correlation between forward and backward recall accuracy that is typically observed in standard paired-associate learning, challenging matrix and concatenation-based models. However, participants could overcome some interference due to within-pair order ambiguity, challenging directionally ambiguous convolution-based models. Unexpectedly, the test–retest correlation was reduced for pairs under the influence of interference compared to control pairs. This finding is incompatible with all existing implementations of the model classes we consider. Any model must include an assumption that order encoding (but not retrieval) is unreliable, and the form of this additional mechanism may depend intimately on how a given model is designed. In sum, our findings suggest that within-pair order memory is neither poor nor perfect, pointing to a fallible mechanism for within-pair order learning in verbal association-memory tasks.
Particle-Based Multidimensional Multispecies Biofilm Model

ABSTRACT In this paper we describe a spatially multidimensional (two-dimensional [2-D] and three-dimensional [3-D]) particle-based approach for modeling the dynamics of multispecies biofilms growing on multiple substrates. The model is based on diffusion-reaction mass balances for chemical species coupled with microbial growth and spreading of biomass represented by hard spherical particles. Effectively, this is a scaled-up version of a previously proposed individual-based biofilm model. Predictions of this new particle-based model were quantitatively compared with those obtained with an established one-dimensional (1-D) multispecies model for equivalent problems. A nitrifying biofilm containing aerobic ammonium and nitrite oxidizers, anaerobic ammonium oxidizers, and inert biomass was chosen as an example. The 2-D and 3-D models generally gave the same results. If only the average flux of nutrients needs to be known, 2-D and 1-D models are very similar. However, the behavior of intermediates, which are produced and consumed in different locations within the biofilm, is better described in 2-D and 3-D models because of the multidirectional concentration gradients. The predictions of 2-D or 3-D models are also different from those of 1-D models for slowly growing or minority species in the biofilm. This aspect is related to the mechanism of biomass spreading or advection implemented in the models and should receive more attention in future experimental studies.
A highly parallelized and vectorized implementation of Max-Min Ant System on Intel® Xeon Phi™

The increasing trend in processor design towards many-core architectures with wide vector processing units is largely motivated by the fact that single core performance has hit a “power wall”, meaning that performance gains are currently achievable only through increasingly parallel and vectorized execution models. Consequently, applications can only exploit the full performance of modern processors if they achieve high parallel and vector efficiencies. In this paper, we illustrate how this might be achieved for the well-established Ant Colony Optimization metaheuristic. We describe a highly parallel and vectorized variant of the Max-Min Ant System algorithm applied to the Traveling Salesman Problem, and present two novel vectorized algorithms for selecting cities during the tour construction phase. We present experimental results from an implementation on the Intel® Xeon Phi™ platform, which show that very high parallel and vector efficiencies are achieved, and significant speedups are obtained compared to both the reference serial implementation and the previous best Xeon Phi implementation available in the literature.
Mortality Burden of the 2009 A/H1N1 Influenza Pandemic in France: Comparison to Seasonal Influenza and the A/H3N2 Pandemic

Background The mortality burden of the 2009 A/H1N1 pandemic remains unclear in many countries due to delays in reporting of death statistics. We estimate the age- and cause-specific excess mortality impact of the pandemic in France, relative to that of other countries and past epidemic and pandemic seasons. Methods We applied Serfling and Poisson excess mortality approaches to model weekly age- and cause-specific mortality rates from June 1969 through May 2010 in France. Indicators of influenza activity, time trends, and seasonal terms were included in the models. We also reviewed the literature for country-specific estimates of 2009 pandemic excess mortality rates to characterize geographical differences in the burden of this pandemic. Results The 2009 A/H1N1 pandemic was associated with 1.0 (95% Confidence Intervals (CI) 0.2–1.9) excess respiratory deaths per 100,000 population in France, compared to rates per 100,000 of 44 (95% CI 43–45) for the A/H3N2 pandemic and 2.9 (95% CI 2.3–3.7) for average inter-pandemic seasons. The 2009 A/H1N1 pandemic had a 10.6-fold higher impact than inter-pandemic seasons in people aged 5–24 years and 3.8-fold lower impact among people over 65 years. Conclusions The 2009 pandemic in France had low mortality impact in most age groups, relative to past influenza seasons, except in school-age children and young adults. The historical A/H3N2 pandemic was associated with much larger mortality impact than the 2009 pandemic, across all age groups and outcomes. Our 2009 pandemic excess mortality estimates for France fall within the range of previous estimates for high-income regions. Based on the analysis of several mortality outcomes and comparison with laboratory-confirmed 2009/H1N1 deaths, we conclude that cardio-respiratory and all-cause mortality lack precision to accurately measure the impact of this pandemic in high-income settings and that use of more specific mortality outcomes is important to obtain reliable age-specific estimates.
Self-Direction in Adult Learning

A self-directed learner is one who takes sole responsibility for his or her own learning. The idea is not a new one but has recently received renewed attention in education circles and has particular significance for the adult education sector. Self-direction represents a significant shift from traditional academic planning. It emphasizes autonomy and personal development and is now considered an important component of courses, not just in independent study or for external degrees, but in, for example, literacy training, continuing professional training, or computer and video technology. "Self-Direction in Adult Learning" provides the reader, whether academic or professional, with a comprehensive synthesis of developments, issues and practices related to self-direction and learning. Suggesting that self-direction should be considered as a way of life, it presents strategies for facilitating self-directed learning as an instructional method and for enhancing learner self-direction as an aspect of adult personality. Together with an analysis of current research trends, the book has chapters on major issues for practice, including institutional perspectives of self-direction, and policy issues.
Orofacial Cutaneous Function in Speech Motor Control and Learning

HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access archive for the deposit and dissemination of scientific research documents, whether they are published or not. The documents may come from teaching and research institutions in France or abroad, or from public or private research centers. L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires publics ou privés. Orofacial cutaneous function in speech motor control and learning Takayuki Ito
Transglutaminase 6 antibodies in the diagnosis of gluten ataxia

Objectives: The previous finding of an immunologic response primarily directed against transglutaminase (TG)6 in patients with gluten ataxia (GA) led us to investigate the role of TG6 antibodies in diagnosing GA. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study. We recruited patients from the ataxia, gluten/neurology, celiac disease (CD), and movement disorder clinics based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital (Sheffield, UK) and the CD clinic, Tampere University Hospital (Tampere, Finland). The groups included patients with idiopathic sporadic ataxia, GA, and CD, and neurology and healthy controls. All were tested for TG6 antibodies. Duodenal biopsies were performed in patients with positive serology. In addition, biopsies from 15 consecutive patients with idiopathic sporadic ataxia and negative serology for gluten-related disorders were analyzed for immunoglobulin A deposits against TG. Results: The prevalence of TG6 antibodies was 21 of 65 (32%) in idiopathic sporadic ataxia, 35 of 48 (73%) in GA, 16 of 50 (32%) in CD, 4 of 82 (5%) in neurology controls, and 2 of 57 (4%) in healthy controls. Forty-two percent of patients with GA had enteropathy as did 51% of patients with ataxia and TG6 antibodies. Five of 15 consecutive patients with idiopathic sporadic ataxia had immunoglobulin A deposits against TG2, 4 of which subsequently tested positive for TG6 antibodies. After 1 year of gluten-free diet, TG6 antibody titers were significantly reduced or undetectable. Conclusions: Antibodies against TG6 are gluten-dependent and appear to be a sensitive and specific marker of GA.
You've Come A Long Way, Baby: Women, Politics, and Popular Culture

The landmark 2008 presidential and vice presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Sarah Palin brought the role of women in American leadership into sharper focus than ever before. These women and others such as Nancy Pelosi and Katie Couric who are successful in traditionally male-dominated fields, demonstrate how women's roles have changed in the last thirty years. In the past, the nightly news was anchored by male journalists, presidential cabinets were composed solely of male advisors, and a female presidential candidate was an idea for the distant future, but the efforts of dedicated reformers have changed the social landscape. The empowerment of women is not limited to the political sphere, but is also echoed by the portrayal of women in film, television, magazines, and literature. "You've Come a Long Way, Baby: Women, Politics, and Popular Culture" investigates the role of popular culture in women's lives. Framed by discussions of contemporary feminism, the volume examines gender in relation to sexuality, the workplace, consumerism, fashion, politics, and the beauty industry. In analyzing societal depictions of women, editor Lilly J. Goren and an impressive list of contributors illustrate how media reflects and shapes the feminine sense of power, identity, and the daily challenges of the twenty-first century. Along with a discussion of women in politics, various contributors examine a range of gender-related issues from modern motherhood and its implications for female independence to the roles of women and feminism in pop music. In addition, Natalie Fuehrer Taylor outlines the evolution of women's magazines from "Ladies' Home Journal" to "Cosmopolitan. " The impact of television and literature on body image issues is also explored by Linda Beail, who draws on trendy chick lit phenomena such as "Gossip Girl" and "Sex and the City," and Emily Askew, who analyzes the effects of image transformation in programs such as "The Swan" and "Extreme Makeover. " As comprehensive as it is accessible, "You've Come a Long Way, Baby" is a practical guide to understanding modern gender roles. In tracing the different ways in which femininity is constructed and viewed, the book demonstrates how women have reclaimed traditionally domestic activities that include knitting, gardening, and cooking, as well as feminine symbols such as Barbie dolls, high heels, and lipstick. Though the demand for and pursuit of gender equality opened many doors, the contributors reveal that fictional women's roles are often at odds with the daily experiences of most women. By employing an open approach rather than adhering to a single, narrow theory, "You've Come a Long Way, Baby" appeals not only to scholars and students of gender studies but to anyone interested in confronting the struggles and celebrating the achievements of women in modern society.