Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Shoot Root Fresh weight Cultivar Alfalfa Cress Lettuce Alfalfa Cress Lettuce Alfalfa Cress Lettuce

Allelopathic activities of 8 Japanese rice and 102 Bangladeshi rice (42 high yielding and 60 traditional cultivars) were determined by donor-receiver bioassay. cv. Koshihikari marked the greatest inhibitory activity in Japanese rice with an average of 67% of the growth inhibition on roots, shoots and fresh weight of alfalfa, cress and lettuce. High yielding rice cultivar, BR17 marked the greatest inhibitory activity in Bangladeshi rice with an average of 59% of the growth inhibition on roots and shoots of cress, lettuce, E. crus-galli and E. colonum. Allelochemicals of cv. Koshihikari were isolated from the root exudates and determined by spectral data as momilactone A and B. Momilactone A and B, respectively, inhibited the root and shoot growth of E. crus-galli and E. colonum at concentrations greater than 10 and 1 μM. Allelochemical of cv. BR17 was also isolated and identified as 9-hydroxy-4-megastigmen-3-one. This substance inhibited root and shoot growth of cress and E. crus-galli seedlings at concentrations greater than 0.03 and 3 μM, respectively. These allelochemicals may play important roles in rice allelopathy.
Quality of life among women with cervical cancer

Background: Cervical cancer was a cancer arising from the cervix. Cervical cancer was one of the most common malignant tumors. Cervical cancer affected the QoL of patients. It was important for nurse to pay attention to the QoL of patients. Aim: To describe the QoL among women with cervical cancer and describe the QoL instruments and scale using in the selected articles. Method: PubMed and Cinahl were used to identify 10 quantitative research literatures published between 2007 and 2017 to solve research question. Result: The review summarized the QoL among women with cervical cancer, then identified two parts: only surgery and mix of therapy and combined physical well-being, emotional well-being, social functional well-being and sexual functions. The QoL of patients with cervical cancer was different from that after the surgery, and chemoradition therapy. The method of data collection for the selected article was detailed in Appendix 1. Conclusions: The QoL of patients with chemoradition therapy and radical trachelectomy were improving. The QoL of patients with radiotherapy and radical hysterectomy were declining. Nurse should help the patients improve the QoL. In order to further improve QoL, the intervention should focus on physical rehabilitation, psychological and social support.
A robust and fast gesture recognition method for wearable sensing garments

— There is an increasing demand for motion capture and full body gesture recognition due to fast paced ubiquitous computing developments and their requirements for natural input modalities. Analysis and synthesis of human body movements are significant issues in bio-medical applications for rehabilitation and identification purposes as in post-stroke patient rehabilitation and gait recognition studies. This paper presents the development of a robust gesture and posture recognition algorithm based on an emerging research field Compressed Sensing (CS) and Sparse Representation (SR), in signal processing for the wearable sensing garment which consists of a sensor network having piezo-resistive properties. The gesture recognition algorithm presented in this study is highly accurate regardless of the signal acquisition method used and gives excellent results even for high dimensional signals and large gesture dictionaries. Our findings state that gestures can be recognized with over 99% accuracy rate using Sparse Representation-based Classification (SRC) algorithm. We tested the algorithm using 3 different gesture dictionaries acquired in 3 different gesture domains with user dependent and user independent test gesture and dictionaries. The system gives 100% recognition accuracy for the gestures performed by sensing t-shirt with two different gesture sets. Keywords-Gesture recognition; wearable sensing garments; compressed sensing; sparse signal classification
Influence of depression symptoms on neuropsychological functions after stroke

The frequency of symptoms of depression and its influence on cognitive performance after stroke were analyzed. A total of 60 adults (M = 64.43, SD = 12.42 years) were evaluated from 102 to 283 days post-stroke (M = 140.65, SD = 28.01). Cognitive Screening to Stroke (Triagem Cognitiva nas Doenças Cerebrovasculares TRIACOG), Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure, Digits, Rey Verbal, FAS, Five Digit Test and Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II) were administered. Approximately 42% of the participants presented symptoms of post-stroke depression, with a higher frequency of Lack of energy, Change in sleeping pattern, Tiredness or fatigue, and Loss of interest in sex. There was a significative association among neuropsychological tasks and somatic items of BDI-II. Symptoms of depression and severity of the clinical neurological status explained between 22% and 33% of performance in memory, attention, and speed of processing. Symptoms of fatigue and post-stroke depression influenced negatively self-perception during the neuropsychological evaluation.
Neural Signatures of the Aesthetic of Dance

This essay explores a scientific perspective for studying the mechanism that the human mind and brain employs to see and perceive dance. We will focus on a specific way of seeing: aesthetic perception. In order to better understand this process, we will briefly summarise what is known about how humans watch other people’s movements, and how this system is modulated by the expertise of the observer (here, expert dancers watching familiar dance movements). We will outline how these findings lead to our current research on aesthetic perception of dance. Using modern neuroimaging techniques, we investigate the neural correlates associated with watching dance movements that are subjectively considered as being beautiful. This research is part of the emerging field of neuroaesthetics. We furthermore discuss the potential use of this research for both the scientific and the dance community, and we speculate about possible future ways of communication and collaboration between the two disciplines.
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE SATISFACTION OF PATIENTS WITH THE QUALITY OF NURSING CARE IN NEURO SURGICAL UNITS AT SCTIMST, TRIV ANDRUM

A study to assess the satisfaction of patients with quality of nursing care in the Neuro surgical units of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute For Medical Science and Technology, Trivandrum. Background: Patient satisfaction with nursing care has been constantly been found to be correlated with overall satisfaction with care. Objectives: (1) To assess the patient's level of satisfaction with quality of nursing care (2) To assess the relationship between inpatient satisfaction level and selected variables. Method: The study was conducted in Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical science and Technology, Trivandrum, a tertiary referral hospital. A satisfaction survey was conducted in 50 post neuro surgery patients with a modified patient satisfaction with nursing care quality questionnaire, which had 18 questions regarding three aspects of nursing care. (i) Information and education. (ii) Identification of patient needs and individualized care. (iii) Attitude and behavior of staff. Result: 28 males and 22 females participated in the study. In overall patient satisfaction with nursing care, 36% of the samples had 100% satisfaction and 58% of the samples had a satisfaction score of above 90%. Overall majority of the samples had higher level of satisfaction with nursing care provided. While assessing the patient satisfaction with three aspects of nursing care, majority of the samples had higher level of satisfaction. Conclusion: The study showed that majority of the participants was highly satisfied with the quality of nursing care provided. The results also showed that there was no significant statistical relationship between the overall satisfaction with nursing care and selected variables
AN EVALUATIVE ENF-BASED FRAMEWORK FOR FORENSIC AUTHENTICATION OF DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDINGS

The frequency of the power distribution network signal is randomly fluctuating over time around its nominal value. Under the Electric Network Frequency (ENF) Criterion, these fluctuations are a reliable timestamp for use in verifying or finding the time interval during which an audio recording was made. As a three-step authentication framework, the ENF Criterion includes the build of a reference database, the detection and recovery of the trace from analyzed audio as well as the matching of the trace against a reference. The methods described in literature for trace extraction and matching work well in uniform noise conditions, but perform poorly with variable ENF trace quality. Such difficulty often appears with forensic speech recordings, in which the superposition of the trace with variable signal components is hard to avoid. The paper contributes to stages two and three of ENF Criterion, through adapted extraction and matching methods which work in both variable and stationary signal quality conditions, while reporting the match in an evaluative fashion.
The Failure of the Largest Project to Dismantle Hydroelectric Dams in Europe? (Sélune River, France, 2009-2017)

The removal of two hydropower dams announced by the French government in November 2009 would have been an unprecedented operation at European scale due to their dimensions (36 and 16 m high). But this project has been strongly criticized at local level by elected officials and users. The Actor Network Theory is used to reconstitute the successive stages of the consultation process, from the first discussions about the future of the dams (2005) to the downgrading of the project (2016), finally leading to a simple draining of the lake and inspection of the dam. The ANT approach and the methodology based on stakeholder interviews and participant observation are fruitful to identify the actors – humans and non-humans like salmon or lakes – and to analyse their position in sociotechnical networks pro or against dam removal. This method aims to reconstruct the whole process of setting up the campaign groups and their trajectory and to understand the shaping of representations and values. It shows the opposite visions developed by the opponents and defenders of the dam concerning salmon and running/standing water. The way the dialogue process was conducted also plays a crucial role. Interrupted and characterized by many uncertainties, it failed in allowing a translation between expertise and local knowledge.
End-to-end trajectory design of a mission to the Jovian Trojan asteroids

Inspired by the diversity and scientific interest of the Jovian Trojan asteroids, this work deals with the trajectory design of a mission to this system. Two different types of missions are considered: a rendezvous with asteroid 624 Hektor, and a flyby tour of different objects. For both of them, MGA and MGA-1DSM models are utilized to optimize the interplanetary trajectories to the Trojan system. These were adapted from GTOP’s code [11], in order to increase their theoretical accuracy and assure quality of results. Additionally, an optimization algorithm survey and tuning study are presented for the MGA implementation, as to fill the gaps found in the literature. For the asteroid flyby tour, a new optimization problem is developed and implemented in this report. This allows for a more efficient optimization of the total flyby tour trajectory. The designed trajectory to 624 Hektor followed a MGA path of Earth-Mars-Jupiter, resulting in a total on-board ∆V of 2.4672 km/s. As for the asteroid flyby tour, the MGA route consisted of a Earth-Venus-Mercury-Venus trajectory, leading to the observation of 6 total asteroids. The on-board ∆V for this result was 2.3903 km/s, showing improvements over the designs found in Canalias et al. [7].
Targeting VLA 4 integrin and CXCR 2 mobilizes serially repopulating hematopoietic stem cells

Mobilized peripheral blood has become the primary source of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) for stem cell transplantation, with a 5-day course of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) as the most common regimen used for HSPC mobilization. The CXCR4 inhibitor plerixafor is a more rapid mobilizer, yet not potent enough when used as a single agent, thus emphasizing the need for faster acting agents with more predictable mobilization responses and fewer side effects. We sought to improve hematopoietic stem cell transplantation by developing a new mobilization strategy in mice through combined targeting of the chemokine receptor CXCR2 and the very late antigen 4 (VLA4) integrin. Rapid and synergistic mobilization of HSPCs along with an enhanced recruitment of true HSCs was achieved when a CXCR2 agonist was coadministered in conjunction with a VLA4 inhibitor. Mechanistic studies revealed involvement of CXCR2 expressed on BM stroma in addition to stimulation of the receptor on granulocytes in the regulation of HSPC localization and egress. Given the rapid kinetics and potency of HSPC mobilization achieved by the VLA4 inhibitor and CXCR2 agonist combination in mice compared with currently approved HSPC mobilization methods, the combination represents an exciting potential strategy for clinical development in the future. Research Article Stem cells Transplantation
Environmental Effects of the London Congestion Charge : a Regression Discontinuity Approach

This paper aims to evaluate the causal effect of the London Congestion Charge on the level of pollution. To this end, we have assembled a unique dataset. This consists of daily observations, concentrating on eight pollutants: CO, NO, NO2, NOX, O3, PM2.5, PM10, SO2. By using a regression discontinuity design in time series; with thresholds centered on the dates of the introduction of the charge and of the beginning and end of Western Expansion, a negligible and adverse impact of the charge is documented. When a spatially disaggregated model is estimated, it emerges that the road pricing scheme has induced a decrease in the concentration of NO, NO2 and NOX in the charged area and an increase in surrounding areas. A general deterioration of pollution concentration is found in the case of O3, PM2.5, PM10. These results are consistent with an overall increase in traveled kilometers, due to traffic diversion from the charged to the uncharged area. Furthermore, there is an unclear, possibly adverse, impact of increased speed on pollution.
Flow due to Multiple Jets Downstream of a Barrage : Experiments and 3 ‐ D CFD Modelling using STAR ‐

The flow through and downstream of a row of seven open draft tubes in a barrage has been investigated through laboratory experiment in a wide flume and 3-D CFD simulation using StarCCM+. Agreement between the experiments and 3-D modelling is shown to be good, including the prediction of an asymmetric Coandă effect. One aim is to determine the distance downstream where depth-averaged modelling gives reasonable prediction and this is shown to be about 20 tube diameters (20D) downstream of the barrage. INTRODUCTION Tidal barrage schemes are being considered for energy generation where the resulting electricity is renewable, predictable and reliable, using established technology; for example, the 220MW tidal power plant in La Rance, France has been operational since 1966 (EDF 2011). There are, however, environmental impacts due to barrages associated with reduced tidal ranges upstream, enhanced scour and sediment transport, and modified mixing downstream and upstream. Coastal flow models that cover large domains have been developed to include barrage schemes, to determine their impact on the far-field environment, and are generally based on depth-averaged shallow-water equations for computational efficiency. For example, Burrows et al (2009) used two-dimensional modelling to model the entire Irish Sea and estuary approaches in order to determine the far-field effects of five proposed barrages on the West Coast of the UK. Depth-averaged modelling has also been used by Xia et al (2010) to predict large-scale barrage-
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Fast indexing is an indexing methods that sort the database and enable content to be accessed quickly. Fast query is part of fast indexing which able to perform the query within a narrow range to reduce the query time. In fast query, machine learning has played an important role on automate the tasks. In state-of-the-art, fast query algorithm are built using software where the performance of the query process is based on the performance of the general-purposed CPU. Besides, the total query time is linearly proportional to the data size where the difficulty of fast query is increasing as the data size increase which result in longer query time. Thus, a hardware accelerator for fast query is proposed in this work. M-tree is a fast indexing algorithm using tree data structure. M-tree data structure is constructed based on metric space and relied on triangle inequality which offer efficient range and k-nearest neighbor (k-NN) queries. The hardware accelerator is implemented using Xilinx’s Vivado Design Suite which targeted on FPGA platform. The hardware accelerator is coded using System Verilog HDL. The hardware accelerator is focusing on the fast query algorithm. The hardware accelerator is designed to be generic which could be implement on different FPGA board. The hardware accelerator has been evaluated by running the comparison on the performance with the existing work which is the M-tree algorithm running in software. The hardware accelerator is able to achieve significant speedup at approximatly 1000 times on the performance of query process compare to the M-tree running in software. The overall performance of the hardware accelerator for several scenario also shown the speedup compare to software based fast query.
Eye movements and verbal communication as indicators for the detection of system failures in a control room task

In modern control rooms, operators need to monitor visual information representing large technical systems. Operators usually monitor together in teams in order to detect abnormal system behaviour in time. It remains an open question which performance indicators are valuable for assessing a team member’s capabilities of detecting abnormal system behaviour. The present study investigates the value of monitoring behaviour and communication behaviour for predicting the performance results of subjects attempting to detect system failures while executing a control room task. A simulation of a generic control room was implemented in order to enable synchronized measurement of monitoring processes in teams. The monitoring behaviour was measured by tracking the eye movements of the team members while they were monitoring for system failures. Simultaneously, the communication behaviour between team members was recorded. Eye-tracking data and communication data were analysed including the interaction with team members’ performance in detecting system failures in time. Data from 21 three-member teams indicate that there are significant differences in communication and to some extent in eye-movement, between operators who detect system failures in time and those who fail to do so. The findings are discussed in the context of personnel selection and training team members in control rooms.
Thyroid Hormones Characteristics and Hepatic Deiodinase Enzyme Activity in Broiler Lines Selected for Growth and Feed Conversion

The present study was carried out to investigate the influence of genotypes on endocrin e parameters in broiler chickens selected for fast growth or better feed conversion rate during the early growth phase. The thyroid hormones levels, hepatic deiodinase enzymes and thyroid hormone receptor activity were analyzed in plasma and hepatic cells of broiler chickens. Age-related changes in plasma T and T levels 4 3 were observed. The decrease of plasma T levels as a function of age was correlated with relative growth 3 rate. The positive relation between T levels and relative growth rate supports the idea that the greater 3 synthesis of this anabolic hormone may be required for the increase in efficiency of protein deposition in chickens at younger ages. In contrast to plasma T concentrations, plasma T levels increased gradually with 3 4 age. Analysis of the T concentration showed a tendency for higher plasma T levels at week 4 and 3 3 significantly higher at week 7 on the GL compared to the FC line. The plasma T concentration in growth 4 selected line was higher in general, and statistically significant at week 4 and 7 of age. The present data show that the decrease of T as a function of age is associated with a decrease in type I deiodinase activity. 3 Analysis of deiodinase enzymes showed a non-significan tly higher type I deiodinase activity in the fast growing than in the slow growing line at week 4 and 7 of age. A significant age differences were found in type I deiodinase activity within the GL line with lower hepatic type I deiodnase activity at week 7 compared to week 4. No line differences were found in specific binding activity, binding capacity and binding affinity constant between lines, which may indicate that the receptor configuration does not differ among the lines. With this finding, it may be concluded that the hepatic T-receptor characteristics have not been influenced by th e 3
Adjuvant Effect of Molecular Iodine in Conventional

This study analyzes oral supplement of molecular iodine (I2) alone and in combination 14 with the neoadjuvant therapy 5-fluorouracil/epirubicin/cyclophosphamide or taxotere/epirubicin 15 (FEC/TE) in women with Early (stage II) and Advanced (stage III) breast cancer. In the Early group, 16 30 women were treated with I2 (5 mg/day) or placebo (colored water) for 7–35 days before surgery. 17 For the Advanced group, 30 patients received I2 or placebo along with FEC/TE treatment. After 18 surgery, all patients received FEC/TE + I2 for 170 days. I2 supplementation showed a significant 19 attenuation of the side effects and absence of tumor chemoresistance. Control, I2, FEC/TE, and 20 FEC/TE+I2 groups exhibit response rate of 0, 33%, 73%, and 100%, respectively, and a pathologic 21 complete response of 18%, and 36% in the last two groups. Five-year disease-free survival rate was 22 significantly higher in patients with I2 supplement before and after surgery compared to those 23 receiving the supplement only after surgery (82% vs. 46%). I2-treated tumors exhibit less invasive 24 potential, and significant increases in apoptosis, estrogen receptor expression, and immune cell 25 infiltration. Transcriptomic analysis indicated activation of the antitumoral immune response. The 26 results led us to register a phase III clinical trial analyzing chemotherapy + I2 treatment for advanced 27 breast cancer. 28