Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Deception Detection in News Reports in the Russian Language: Lexics and Discourse

News verification and automated fact checking tend to be very important issues in our world. The research is initial. We collected a corpus for Russian (174 news reports, truthful and fake ones). We held two experiments, for both we applied SVMs algorithm (linear/rbf kernel) and Random Forest to classify the news reports into 2 classes: truthful/deceptive. In the first experiment, we used 18 markers on lexics level, mostly frequencies of POS tags in texts. In the second experiment, on discourse level we used frequencies of rhetorical relations types in texts. The classification task in the first experiment is solved better by SVMs (rbf kernel) (f-measure 0.65). The model based on RST features shows best results with Random Forest Classifier (f-measure 0.54) and should be modified. In the next research, the combination of different deception detection markers for the Russian language should be taken in order to make a better predictive model.
A miniature 25-GHz 9-dB CMOS cascaded single-stage distributed amplifier

A 25-GHz complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) cascaded single-stage distributed amplifier (CSSDA) using standard 0.18-/spl mu/m CMOS technology is presented in this letter. It demonstrates the highest gain-bandwidth product (GBP) with smallest chip area reported for a fully-integrated CMOS wideband amplifier using a standard Si-based integrated circuit process. The chip size including testing pads is only 0.36mm/sup 2/, and the ratio of GBP to chip size achieves 552GHz/mm/sup 2/. This circuit is the first CSSDA realized in CMOS technology, and represents state-of-the-art performances.
MODULATION OF CORTICOPSINAL OUTPUT TO THE HAND VIA SOMATOSENSORY AFFERENT INPUT

The primary somatosensory cortex (SI) and primary motor cortex (M1) receive somatosensory afferent input to influence motor hand circuitry and control. Much of the literature has investigated this relationship extensively using animal models. In contrast, much of these relationships and neural mechanisms are still not well understood in humans. The present work investigated homosynaptic and hetersynaptic protocol's modulatory effects on SI and M1 sensorimotor circuitry. Experiment 1 used the homosynaptic protocol continuous theta-burst stimulation (cTBS) over SI and M1 and measured motor evoked potentials (MEP) and short-latency afferent inhibition (SAI). CTBS over M1 suppressed MEPs and did not alter SAI. In contrast, cTBS over SI facilitated MEPs and decreased median and digital nerve evoked SAI. Experiment 2 used the heterosynaptic protocol rapid-rate paired associative stimulation (rPAS) on SI and M1. SAI and MEPs were measured to investigate the sensorimotor changes following rPAS. Results indicated minimal decreases in SAI but increases in MEPs following SI rPAS. However, M1 rPAS lead to significant reductions in SAI and increased MEPs. The findings from this thesis highlight the selective modulation of sensorimotor circuitry through the use of various stimulation protocols. iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Light‐regulated translation mediates gated induction of the Arabidopsis clock protein LHY

The transcription factor LHY and the related protein CCA1 perform overlapping functions in a regulatory feedback loop that is closely associated with the circadian oscillator of Arabidopsis. Overexpression of LHY abolished function of the circadian clock in constant light, but rhythmic expression of several circadian clock‐regulated transcripts was observed under light–dark cycles. These oscillations correlated with high amplitude changes in LHY protein levels, caused by light‐induced translation of the LHY transcript. Increases in LHY protein levels were also observed in light‐grown wild‐type plants, when light signals coincided with the circadian‐regulated peak of LHY transcription at dawn. Unexpectedly, translational induction coincided with acute downregulation of LHY transcript levels. We suggest that the simultaneous translational induction and transcriptional repression of LHY expression play a role to narrow the peak of LHY protein synthesis at dawn and increase the robustness and accuracy of circadian oscillations. Strong phase shifting responses to light signals were observed in plants lacking function of LHY, CCA1 or both, suggesting that light‐regulated expression of these proteins does not mediate entrainment of the clock to light–dark cycles.
PART OF A SPECIAL ISSUE ON FUNCTIONAL -STRUCTURAL PLANT MODELLING Assessing the effects of architectural variations on light partitioning within virtual wheat-pea mixtures

†BackgroundandAims Predicting light partitioning in crop mixtures is a critical step in improving the productivity of such complex systems, and light interception has been shown to be closely linked to plant architecture. The aim of the present work was to analyse the relationships between plant architecture and light partitioning within wheat –pea (Triticum aestivum– Pisum sativum) mixtures. An existing model for wheat was utilized and a new model for pea morphogenesis was developed. Both models were then used to assess the effects of architectural variations in light partitioning. †Methods First, a deterministic model (L-Pea) was developed in order to obtain dynamic reconstructions of pea architecture. The L-Pea model is based on L-systems formalism and consists of modules for ‘vegetative development’ and ‘organ extension’. A tripartite simulator was then built up from pea and wheat models interfaced with a radiative transfer model. Architectural parameters from both plant models, selected on the basis of their contribution to leaf area index (LAI), height and leaf geometry, were then modified in order to generate contrasting architectures of wheat and pea. †Key results By scaling down the analysis to the organ level, it could be shown that the number of branches/tillers and length of internodes significantly determined the partitioning of light within mixtures. Temporal relationships between light partitioning and the LAI and height of the different species showed that light capture was mainly related to the architectural traits involved in plant LAI during the early stages of development, and in plant height during the onset of interspecific competition. †Conclusions In silico experiments enabled the study of the intrinsic effects of architectural parameters on the partitioning of light in crop mixtures of wheat and pea. The findings show that plant architecture is an important criterion for the identification/breeding of plant ideotypes, particularly with respect to light partitioning.
Superwind-driven Intense H2 Emission in NGC 6240. II. Detailed Comparison of Kinematic and Morphological Structures of the Warm and Cold Molecular Gas

We report on our new analysis of the spatial and kinematic distribution of warm and cold molecular gas in the nearby, prototypical, luminous infrared galaxy NGC 6240, which was undertaken to explore the origin of its unusually luminous H2 emission. The gas components are known to be distributed between the two merging nuclei, forming an off-nuclear molecular gas concentration. By comparing three-dimensional emission-line data (in space and velocity) of CO J = 2–1 in the radio and H2 in the near-infrared, we are able to search for the spatial and kinematic conditions under which efficient H2 emission is produced in much more detail than has previously been possible. In particular, we focus on the H2-emitting efficiency, defined in terms of the intensity ratio of H2 to CO [I(H2)/I(CO)], as a function of velocity. We derive this by utilizing the recent high-resolution, three-dimensional data presented by Tecza and coworkers. The integrated H2-emitting efficiency is calculated by integrating the velocity profile of H2-emitting efficiency in blue, red, and total (blue plus red) velocity regions of the profile. We find that (1) both the total H2-emitting efficiency and the blue-to-red ratio of the efficiency are larger in regions surrounding the CO and H2 intensity peaks, and (2) the H2-emitting efficiency and the kinematic conditions in the warm molecular gas are closely related to each other. We compare two possible models that might explain these characteristics: a large-scale collision between the molecular gas concentration and the merging nuclei, and a collision between the molecular gas concentration and the external superwind outflow from the south nucleus. The latter model seems more plausible, since it can reproduce the enhanced emitting efficiency of blueshifted H2 around the molecular gas concentration if we assume that the superwind blows from the south nucleus toward us, hitting the entire gas concentration from behind. In this model, internal cloud-cloud collisions within the molecular gas concentration are enhanced by the interaction with the superwind outflow, and efficient and intense shock-excited H2 emission is expected as a result of the cloud-crushing mechanism. The observed spatial distribution of the H2-emitting efficiency can be explained if there is a greater kinematic disturbance in the outer part of the molecular gas concentration, as a result of the interaction with the superwind outflow, and also more frequent cloud-cloud collisions in the region. In addition, the kinematic influence of the superwind on the molecular gas concentration should be larger at bluer velocities, and the collision frequency is expected to be larger at bluer velocities, explaining the relationship between velocity and the H2-emitting efficiency.
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one of the most common liver diseases, is caused by the disruption of hepatic lipid homeostasis. It is associated with insulin resistance as seen in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an incretin that increases insulin sensitivity and aids glucose metabolism. In recent in vivo and in vitro studies, GLP-1 presents a novel therapeutic approach against NAFLD by increasing fatty acid oxidation, decreasing lipogenesis, and improving hepatic glucose metabolism. In this report, we provide an overview of the role and mechanism of GLP-1 in relieving NAFLD.
On the typical minimum distance of protograph-based non-binary LDPC codes

This paper proves the existence of the typical minimum distance for certain ensembles of the protograph-based nonbinary (PB NB) LDPC codes with degree-2 variable nodes. Using recently obtained ensemble weight enumerators for the PB NB LDPC codes, we show that asymptotically in the code length N, the entries in the weight enumerators up to some weight d* = δ* N (δ* >; 0) vanish under certain conditions on degree-2 nodes. As a consequence, the probability that the code minimum distance is less than d* goes to zero as the code length goes to infinity. Results of this type advance the understanding of structured non-binary LDPC codes.
Characterization of African dust over southern Italy

Abstract. Dust samples from rainfall residues have been collected in southeast Italy (40o 20' N, 18o 6' E) during dust outbreaks occurred from April to June 2002 to characterize morphological and elemental particle composition by different techniques, and investigate the dependence of particle properties on source regions. Four-day analytical back trajectories and satellite images have been used to infer source regions of the investigated dust samples. It has been found that the TOMS absorbing aerosol index was in the range 0.7-2.2 over Southern Italy when samples have been collected. The particle-size and -shape analysis by a scanning electron microscope (SEM) has revealed either that the particle-diameter distribution was between 0.3 and 30 m m with median-diameter values between 1.7-2.4 m m, and that the particles were characterized by a roundness factor varying from 0.8 to 2.5. The infrared transmission spectra have allowed recognizing that all dust samples contained a significant amount of illite. The X-ray energy dispersive (EDX) measurements have revealed that the Al/Si ratio of the transported dust varies from 0.41 to 0.50, and that the Al/Si, Ca/Al, K/Ca, and Fe/Ca ratios differ according to source regions and therefore can be used as indicators of dust source regions. Indeed, it has been found that dust samples with larger Ca/Al and Si/Al ratios and lower Fe/Ca and K/Ca ratios, have been collected along dust events with a source region in northwestern Sahara. On the contrary, the samples collected along dust events with the origin mainly in Chad, Niger, Algeria and Lybia were characterized by larger Fe/Ca and K/Ca ratios.
Introducing the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ)

Abstract Objective: The concept of occupational balance is frequently used in occupational therapy but the fact that it has been defined and measured differently is a limitation. This article introduces the Occupational Balance Questionnaire (OBQ), which focuses on satisfaction with the amount and variation of occupations. It consists of 13 items measured on six-step ordinal scales. It has shown good content validity in a sample of 21 occupational therapists but other psychometric properties have not been investigated. The aim was to investigate the OBQ regarding internal consistency, test–retest reliability, and floor/ceiling effects. Methods: The OBQ was administered twice to a sample selected through convenience sampling. Internal consistency was investigated by Cronbach's alpha and test–retest reliability analysed with Spearman's Rho correlation for the total score and weighted kappa on each item. Potential floor/ceiling effects were explored by checking for the percentage of participants who scored lowest and highest. Results: The results demonstrated that the OBQ has good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha 0.936) and sufficient test–retest reliability (Spearman's Rho for the total score was 0.926) and, thus, seems stable over time. No floor or ceiling effect was detected. Conclusions: The OBQ therefore showed promising reliability, although further instrument development studies to examine its construct validity are required.
A Cosmetic Prosthetic Hand with Tendon Driven Under-Actuated Mechanism and Compliant Joints: Ongoing Research and Preliminary Results

This paper presents recent results aimed at developing a functional prosthetic hand characterized by an EMG-control and by a simple and low cost fabrication technology. In order to overcome some limitations of current prosthetic hands mainly related to the poor functionality and controllability, the prosthetic hand has been designed following a biomechatronic approach based on biologically-inspired design solutions. The core of the project described in this paper is the fabrication of a compliant under-actuated prosthetic hand: the structure of the hand (both palm and fingers) is moulded as a soft polymeric single part with compliant joints and embedded tendon driven underactuated mechanism for providing adaptive grasp. In order to make user trials, the hand is equipped with simple but functional EMG-based control of the single motor incorporated in the hand, and is integrated with a prosthesis socket. The paper presents the biomechatronics design, the fabrication process, the integration of the prosthetic device and first experimental results.
Morbidity, Mortality, and Seasonality of Influenza Hospitalizations in Egypt, November 2007-November 2014

Background Influenza typically comprises a substantial portion of acute respiratory infections, a leading cause of mortality worldwide. However, influenza epidemiology data are lacking in Egypt. We describe seven years of Egypt’s influenza hospitalizations from a multi-site influenza surveillance system. Methods Syndromic case definitions identified individuals with severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) admitted to eight hospitals in Egypt. Standardized demographic and clinical data were collected. Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs were tested for influenza using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and typed as influenza A or B, and influenza A specimens subtyped. Results From November 2007–November 2014, 2,936/17,441 (17%) SARI cases were influenza-positive. Influenza-positive patients were more likely to be older, female, pregnant, and have chronic condition(s) (all p<0.05). Among them, 53 (2%) died, and death was associated with older age, five or more days from symptom onset to hospitalization, chronic condition(s), and influenza A (all p<0.05). An annual seasonal influenza pattern occurred from July–June. Each season, the proportion of the season’s influenza-positive cases peaked during November–May (19–41%). Conclusions In Egypt, influenza causes considerable morbidity and mortality and influenza SARI hospitalization patterns mirror those of the Northern Hemisphere. Additional assessment of influenza epidemiology in Egypt may better guide disease control activities and vaccine policy.
THE LANGUAGE IN INTERACTIONAL SPEAKING AND CONVERSATIONAL WRITING

Terdapat tempat di mana bahasa lisan dan tulis bisa menyatu. Penelitian ini menginvestigasi faktor-faktor yang membuat menulis terlihat dan terasa seperti berbicara. Sebuah database berisi 200 ujaran dari dua subyek (100 ujaran per subyek) pada percakapan tertulis dan percakapan interaksional (50 ujaran per setting) selama 6 bulan digunakan. Penemuan utama dalam penelitian ini adalah kata-kata yang digunakan pada kedua setting berada pada tahap keumuman yang sama berdasarkan tiga criteria Oxford 3000 TM . Ujaran-ujaran tersebut juga sama tingkat kerumitannya. Satu-satunya perbedaan kecil adalah bagaimana ujaran tersebut dituturkan melalui berbagai tindak tutur. Temuan pendukungnya adalah bahwa kedua subyek tidak merasakan perbedaan apapun selama keterlibatan mereka pada kedua setting. Satu subyek tidak membuat persiapan apapun, dan yang satu lagi menyatakan bahwa dia spontan menggunakan kata-kata yang pernah ditulis atau baca dan diingatnya. There are some places for writing, speaking, written language, and spoken language to exist together. This research investigates some factors that make writing looks and feels like speaking. A database of 200 utterances taken from two subjects (100 utterances from each) in conversational writing (50 utterances per subject) and interactional speaking (50 utterances per subject) during the 6 months of data elicitation period is used. The major finding in this research is that the words found in conversational writing and interactional speaking are of similar level of commonness based on the three criteria of The Oxford 3000 TM . The utterances are also similar in terms of complexity. The only slight difference is the way they were uttered through variety of speech acts. Â One minor finding is that the subjects feel no difference during their involvement in both settings. One subject admits to have made no planning, the other one says that he directly uses the words he has ever used when writing or reading and remembered. Â Keywords : conversational writing, interactional speaking, language
A Multi-Band Hybrid Balanced Antenna

The design of antennas for small user equipment has for many years relied on the use of unbalanced designs – usually ingenious variants of monopoles and inverted-L antennas. As the size of the equipment is reduced, unbalanced antennas become increasingly problematical because their input impedance and radiation properties become strongly dependent on the size of the groundplane and their position on it.
Prevalence of Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Bacterial Community Composition in a River Influenced by a Wastewater Treatment Plant

Antibiotic resistance represents a global health problem, requiring better understanding of the ecology of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), their selection and their spread in the environment. Antibiotics are constantly released to the environment through wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluents. We investigated, therefore, the effect of these discharges on the prevalence of ARGs and bacterial community composition in biofilm and sediment samples of a receiving river. We used culture-independent approaches such as quantitative PCR to determine the prevalence of eleven ARGs and 16S rRNA gene-based pyrosequencing to examine the composition of bacterial communities. Concentration of antibiotics in WWTP influent and effluent were also determined. ARGs such as qnrS, bla TEM, bla CTX-M, bla SHV, erm(B), sul(I), sul(II), tet(O) and tet(W) were detected in all biofilm and sediment samples analyzed. Moreover, we observed a significant increase in the relative abundance of ARGs in biofilm samples collected downstream of the WWTP discharge. We also found significant differences with respect to community structure and composition between upstream and downstream samples. Therefore, our results indicate that WWTP discharges may contribute to the spread of ARGs into the environment and may also impact on the bacterial communities of the receiving river.
Automatic detection of driver's awareness with cognitive task from driving behavior

Awareness or alertness while driving is extremely important for road safety. It is known that cognitive load due to multitasking affects driving alertness. In this work, possibilities of automatic detection of driver's distraction due to various cognitive tasks from driving behavior has been studied with simulation experiments in a driving simulator. Experiments are done with different types of driving situations (normal driving, driving with secondary cognitive tasks) in different road scenarios. Various time series data (such as steering wheel angle, brake stroke, accelerator stroke, car speed etc.) from sensors attached to car simulator have been analyzed with data mining algorithms. It has been found that driving behavior changes with statistical significance for varying cognitive tasks and also the change of driving behavior of individual person is reflected in different parameters of driving behavior.
Ocular prevalence and stereoacuity 1

Background: Most people attribute a higher weight to the input from one eye than to that from the other eye when they have to align stereodisparate objects in the same visual direction. This preference for visual directions has been termed ‘ocular prevalence’, according to the Latin praevalentia = superior power. Questions: (1) Is ocular prevalence of one eye (or its correlate, partial suppression of the other eye in the prevalence task) restricted to large stereodisparities, close to Panum's limit, or does it occur also at small stereodisparities, near the stereoscopic threshold? (2) Is ocular prevalence a handicap for stereoacuity?