Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
NALoc

Visible light position (VLP) is a revolutionary technique which enables many promising applications. As the human eye is sensitive to low-rate changes, VLP systems often convey location information through light flickering over 1 KHz, which induces a heavy burden on the VLP receiver. Existing solutions either rely on the high-resolution cameras or a dedicated photodiode to capture the location information, but the high power consumption and extraction deployment cost hinder their wide adoption. In this paper, we present a light-weight VLP system, NALoc, which leverages the ambient light sensor (ALS) readily on many mobile devices to sense high-frequency-modulation location information. To overcome the insufficient sampling ability of ALS, we exploit the nonlinearity of ALS to sense the leaked energy from high frequency(≥ 1 KHz) at a low sampling rate(100 Hz). Extensive evaluations demonstrate that our system can achieve a decimeter-level localization accuracy with about 1 mW power consumption, which is 2000 times less than existing camera-based VLP solutions.
A time series study of anti-diarrheal drug sales and tap-water quality

The City of Le Havre in France operates two water treatment plants and distributes water to 200,000 people. It exploits, as the source of its drinking water, karstic resources that are subjected to episodical microbiological quality degradations. The first plant only chlorinates the water, whereas the second plant normally uses direct sand filtration before chlorination but can also implement coagulation-settling when turbidity of the raw water exceeds 3 nephelometric turbidity units (NTU). During the study period there were several occurrences of failure to maintain residual chlorine as well as significant turbidity increases. The treated water still met all microbiological criteria for potable water in France and this study was undertaken to determine if public health was adequately protected. An ecological time series study was carried out on data collected between April 1993 and September 1996. The record of the sales of medications prescribed or self-selected for the treatment of gastroenteritis (GE).
Increasing Motivation in the Japanese University EFL Classroom -Towards a task-based approach to language instruction-

本稿では、日本の大学における EFLとしての英語授業の教授法の現状 と課題について考察する。 日本の大学の英語授業における学生の学習 意欲の低下については、動機づけを理由とする指摘が多くある。 この 問題の主な原因の一つとして EFLにおけるシラバスデザインが挙げら れる。 近年の EFL研究においては、他のアプローチではなく、タスク 中心の TBA アプローチをシラバスに取り入れた指導と実践に関する 論文が多くみられる。 日本の EFL クラスにおいて、タスクに基づい た学習方法はあまり活用されていない。 したがって、本稿では、特 に、研究と授業実践を密接にリンクさせたタスク活動中心の学習方法 のあり方を提示する 。 また、長崎大学の EFLクラスにおける TBAの デザイン、実践、および教育実践の結果について記述し、分析をおこ なう。 さらに、この予備的調査研究から、英語教授法(ELT)分野に おいて、TBA が教育効果の高いものであることを 確認できたことを
The planning and implementation of post-school transitions for young people with special educational needs

This study is about the transition planning of young people with special educational needs (SEN) from secondary mainstream and special schools to post-secondary opportunities. Leaving secondary school is the first task related to the transition to adulthood and it has been identified as a particularly complex task for pupils with SEN. A systematic literature review was undertaken to start to develop a ? map of transition? , a framework of positive transition practice. Interviews with key professionals, parents and teachers and pupil case studies were used to generate qualitative data. It was used to analyse transition practice in the real world of schools and the involvement of families, pupils and external services. This study was particularly concerned with understanding any barriers or gaps of transition work. Pupil annual reviews, including those adopting a person-centred format were thematically analysed in terms of their ability to address transition planning and future options. Results suggest similarities and differences in transition planning practices between mainstream and special schools. In both settings there was appreciable reliance on the Connexions Service. For pupils with SEN in mainstream schools transition planning could be conceptualised as ? invisible transition? It was a not an explicit process, with experiences and access to services likely to be related to schools? perception of need, option pathways and whether or not pupils had a Statement of SEN. In special schools, transition planning was conceptualised as ? visible but blurred? It centred on gaining external service involvement, with limited focus on transition-related education. In both mainstream and special schools there were difficulties with the compilation of distinct transition plans and their implementation.Tensions related to unclear roles and responsibilities, difficulties with access to external services and limited post-secondary opportunities were highlighted. This allowed revision and extension of the ? map of transition? The study leads to suggested improvements to service delivery for young people by schools and other stakeholders.
Physicians and caregivers do differ in ethical attitudes to daily clinical practice

It is commonly assumed that there are differences in physicians’ and caregivers’ ethical attitudes towards clinical situations. The assumption is that the difference is driven by different values, views and judgements in specific situations. At Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark, we aimed to investigate these assumptions by conducting a large quantitative study. The study design, based on the Factorial Survey Method, was a carefully constructed survey with 50 questions designed to test which factors influenced the respondents’ ethical reasoning. The factors were clustered into three categories of ethical reasoning and values. The categories were formulated in terms of easily recognizable ethical positions: consequential ethics, deontological ethics and relational ethics. Based on 2129 respondents, we found significant support for the assumption of differences between physicians and caregivers. The group of caregivers favoured the relational ethics view in clinical ethical situations, and the group of physicians favoured the position of deontological ethics.
Factors related to residents’ desire and ability to teach in the clinical setting

There is a growing literature on the role of residents as teachers but little information describing the factors relating to a resident's desire or ability to teach. Twenty‐one residents were initially surveyed as to attitudes toward teaching, interpersonal characteristics, and other background information. Subsequently, the residents were rated on specific teacher characteristics by third‐year medical students over a 12‐month period. Residents’ desire to teach significantly correlated with enjoying work with students and with feeling that teaching was an important responsibility. Residents also felt that teaching improved their own clinical skills. Promoting students as active participants in the learning process was associated with both residents’ desire and ability to teach. Residents’ enjoyment of teaching correlated with overall teaching effectiveness. These results provide further background as to the profile of the resident teacher. Implications for modifying these attitudes and skills relating to .
Coverage and Energy Modeling of HetNet Under Base Station On‐Off Model

Small cell networks, as an important evolution path for next‐generation cellular networks, have drawn much attention. Different from the traditional base stations (BSs) always‐on model, we proposed a BSs on‐off model, where a new, simple expression for the probabilities of active BSs in a heterogeneous network is derived. This model is more suitable for application in practical networks. Based on this, we develop an analytical framework for the performance evaluation of small cell networks, adopting stochastic geometry theory. We derive the system coverage probability; average energy efficiency (AEE) and average uplink power consumption (AUPC) for different association strategies; maximum biased received power (MaBRP); and minimum association distance (MiAD). It is analytically shown that MaBRP is beneficial for coverage but will have some loss in energy saving. On the contrary, MiAD is not advocated from the point of coverage but is more energy efficient. The simulation results show that the use of range expansion in MaBRP helps to save energy but that this is not so in MiAD. Furthermore, we can achieve an optimal AEE by establishing an appropriate density of small cells.
Les normales climatiques spatialisées Aurelhy 1981-2010 : températures et précipitations

EnglishA new dataset of spatial climate normals for the period 1981-2010, at kilometer resolution on metropolitan France, has been calculated by Meteo-France. These gridded normals, so-called Aurelhy normals, are obtained from reference normals at observing stations, by an interpolation method that takes into account the influence of topography on the distribution of meteorological parameters. They are available at the monthly and annual time scales, for precipitation, minimum temperature, maximum temperature, number of rainy days and number of frost days. The Aurelhy normals are also available for the 1951-1980, 1961-1990 and 1971-2000 periods. The 1981-2010 Aurelhy normals have benefited from improvements in the selection and the quality of input data, and in the calculation methods. However, the spatial analysis of meteorological parameters is still a challenge, especially for fine time scales, in mountainous areas, and with constantly evolving meteorological observation networks. francaisUn nouveau jeu de donnees de normales climatiques spatialisees pour la periode 1981-2010, a la resolution kilometrique sur la France metropolitaine, vient d'etre calcule par Meteo-France. Ces normales en points de grille, appelees normales Aurelhy, sont obtenues a partir des normales de reference aux postes de mesures, par une methode d'interpolation qui prend en compte l'influence du relief sur la distribution des parametres meteorologiques. Elles sont disponibles aux pas de temps mensuel et annuel pour les hauteurs de precipitations, les temperatures minimales, les temperatures maximales, le nombre de jours avec precipitations et le nombre de jours avec gelee sous abri. Les normales Aurelhy sont disponibles egalement pour les periodes 1951-1980, 1961-1990 et 1971-2000. Les normales Aurelhy 1981-2010 ont beneficie de differentes ameliorations dans la selection et la qualite des donnees, et dans les methodes de calcul. La spatialisation des parametres meteorologiques reste cependant un sujet de recherche, notamment aux pas de temps fins, dans les regions de montagne et avec des reseaux d'observation meteorologique en perpetuelle evolution.
Communities of Dense Weighted Networks

Complex networks are intrinsically modular. Resolving small modules is particularly difficult when the network is densely connected; wide variation of link-weights invites additional complexities. In this article we present an algorithm to detect community structure in densely connected weighted networks. First, modularity of the network is calculated by erasing the links having weights smaller than a cutoff q. Then one takes all the disjoint components obtained at q=qm, where the modularity is maximum, and modularize the components individually using Newman Girvan’s algorithm for weighted networks. The performance of the proposed algorithm is evaluated on four different types of network. Initially taking microRNA (miRNA) co-target network of Homo sapiens as an example, we show that this algorithm could reveal miRNA modules which are known to be relevant in biological context. We also demonstrate the algorithm for scientific collaboration network, character interaction network of the novel Les Miserables, neural network of C. elegans and email communication network among employees of a company. In all these cases this new algorithm could efficiently detect all the relevant modules, particularly the small ones which are very strongly connected.
Static Progressive Forearm Rotation Contracture Management Orthosis Design: A Study of 28 Patients

Loss of forearm rotation can lead to significant loss of upper limb function. Operative treatment to improve rotation of the forearm at both the proximal radioulnar joint and distal radioulnar joint has been reported. There are limited orthosis designs available to address this clinical problem and limited information about the efficacy of conservative management of forearm rotation stiffness. A unique orthosis design was fabricated to provide static progressive motion for forearm rotation motion: supination and pronation. The orthosis design consisted of a custom-molded polyethylene hinged elbow orthosis with a dual offset channel overlapping an adjustable rotation component. Attempts were made to align the anatomical axis for forearm rotation motion with the mechanical axis of the orthosis. All orthoses used were adjustable from full supination to full pronation range of motion. A study was carried out to track the progress and results of 28 patients with loss of forearm rotation. Patients with synostosis or malunion of forearm fractures were excluded. Patients were included if they had 50° or less of supination, pronation, or both. Average initial supination was 33.2°, and final supination averaged 68.1°. Average gain was 36.5°. Twenty-three patients (92%) gained motion, 17 (68%) gained a functional arc. Initial pronation averaged 49.3°, and final pronation was 74.0°. Average pronation gain was 25.8°. This report describes the design details and the fit criteria and challenges. It also demonstrates the effectiveness of this type of static progressive stretching to improve forearm stiffness related to soft tissue contracture.
Torsion of testis in an adult: Presenting as scrotal mass with minimal discomfort

Testicular torsion in adulthood is relatively unusual and has a higher morbidity rate. We present a case of 26-year-male patient presented with gradually progressive enlargement of left scrotum associated with minimal local and abdominal discomfort for last two months. Investigations and intra-operative findings were suggestive of testicular torsion. We report this case because of its unusual painless presentation and this emphasizes the importance of emergent management for scrotal lesions through public education to avoid delayed presentation to medical facilities.
The Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants Among Students with High Academic Standing

4 Introduction 5 Methods 8 Study Setting and Participants 8 Instrumentation 8 Procedures 9 Data Analysis 10 Results 11 Discussion 14 Appendix 16 References 20
Multi-layer neural network classification of on-line signatures

The incorporation of neural network classification strategies to enhance the performance of an autoregressive model-based signature classification system is examined. A multilayer perceptron trained using the back-propagation algorithm is used for classification, and the results obtained from using an extensive database of signatures are presented and compared with those stemming from the use of a conventional maximum likelihood classifier. While there is a definite improvement in the error rates in the signature verification task, accuracies obtained in identification are only marginally better. On the average, the false acceptance and false rejection rates are about 1.7% each, while the identification accuracy is about 97%.
ANNUAL MEETING 1977: ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS ANOREXIA NERVOSA

The findings in this paper are based on 13 patients ( 12 female and i male) under my personal care who all satisfied the criteria for the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (Russell, 1970). In addition, they had persistently made themselves vomit after most meals, over the course of several years (mean of 5-4 years). There were also episodes of over-eating that culmin ated in vomiting. The vomiting was done in private and achieved by stimulating the throat with ringers or a toothbrush, drinking large amounts of fluids or bending over, or a combination of these devices. The aim of this paper is to indicate how selfinduced vomiting modifies or complicates the more typical illness of anorexia nervosa.
Database support for electronic CAD application: performance and architecture

This research addresses the problems in obtaining efficient database support with good functionality for electronic CAD applications. We believe that performance is a deciding factor in the acceptance of DBMSes as a replacement of file systems or home-grown databases in ECAD tools and that many DBMS design and implementation choices can have a major impact on the performance of the resulting system. Fast loads, fast stores, and fast in-memory references are all important performance considerations. The first part of this thesis assessed empirically the impact of different architectural features on the performance of database systems by running benchmarking experiments on CAD tools using various DBMSes as the underlying storage system. In these experiments, the DBMS was used to retrieve and store data only, representing a loosely-integration between the DBMS and the CAD tool. Results of these experiments indicate that architectural choices such as access methods, clustering, transfer granularity, process architecture, application overhead all have great impact on database performance for load and store operations. In addition, the tightly-coupled OO1 benchmark was ported to several commercial DBMSes to investigate tightly-coupled interactions between the DBMS and the CAD tools. The kind of client-server architecture was found to have the most significant impact. A detailed study of different client-server architecture choices shows that a 'page-to-page' architecture will permit an implementation where most routine reference following (i.e., where the referenced data is in memory and appropriately locked) is handled by virtual memory hardware to eliminate expensive software overhead. Page-to-page systems, however, have a number of limitations such as unacceptable low concurrency for high-contention data pages and difficulties in supporting fine-grained authorization. The second part of this research focuses on how to improve the functionality of page-to-page server. We showed how to use hardware assisted locking of minipages (subdivisions of a page), which is already available on many well-known platforms, to overcome these limitations. Simulation results show that the minipage approach performs essentially as well as the standard page-to-page server when contention for data is light, while offering the ability to do fine-grained authorization. In addition, the minipage approach performs much better than the standard page-to-page server when there is much contention for data between clients.
Saisir les pratiques numériques dans leur globalité

La multiplication des supports de communication et la convergence des outils de communication et d’information ont diversifie l’integration des TIC dans les pratiques sociales et complexifie les outils d’analyse permettant d’en rendre compte. Pour la methodologie de recherche, cette diversification constitue un defi, tant dans le champ des sociabilites, des consommations culturelles, que dans celui des usages des nouvelles technologies de communication. Afin de pouvoir saisir les evolutions de pratiques de communication en cours, un dispositif de recherche original, nomme Entrelacs, a ete mis au point. Il permet l’acces aux informations indispensables pour analyser les entrelacements des usages des TIC, des pratiques de loisirs et des sociabilites.
Monitoring and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions in A South Indian Tertiary Care Hospital

Globally there is growing concern about the safe use of medications in hospital settings. It is well known that adverse drug reactions (ADR) constitute a major problem in drug therapy and in our society, both as a health care problem and as an economic burden. However ADR monitoring and reporting activity is in its infancy stage in India. Hence we undertook a prospective, observational study for nine month to record and analyze adverse drug reactions among all patients admitted to the neurology department of a tertiary care hospital. A total of 295 patients, 218 men and 87 women using drugs for central nervous system related disorders were entered the study, among them 157 patients 108 men and 49 women were experienced 199 adverse drug reactions. Upon age distribution of ADRs in patients, adult patients experienced 58.58% of ADRS followed by geriatrics 41.42%. Majority of patients (68.79%) who developed an ADR were male. Central nervous system and gastrointestinal system disorders were the most common and frequent classes affected with ADRs. Headache (21.65%), sedation (11.46%), sweating (10.19%) insomnia (8.91%) and dizziness (8.91%) were the most frequent reactions. The highest rate of ADRs was recorded to be induced by anti-platelets (aspirin and clopidogrel) 45 (22.61%) and lowest rate was found with anti-manic drug like lithium carbonate 1 (0.50%). Majority of the ADRs 161 (80.90%) were scored probable, 33 (16.58%) possible, 03 (1.50%) unlikely and 2 (1%) definite, 148 (74.37%) reactions were mild 50 (25.12%) moderate and one (0.50%) were severe. Withdrawal of offending drug was necessary in 15 patients; the treatment is continued for 142 patients. This study found that much more knowledge to be needed to the healthcare professional to reduce the incidence of adverse drug reactions. By regulating the ADR reporting system in India can controls the adverse events.
Generalized ElGamal signatures for one message block

Limited distribution notes: This report has been issued as a Research Report for early dissemination of its contents. In view of the transfer of copyright to the outside publisher its distribution outside the University of Technology Chemnitz-Zwickau prior to publication should be limited to peer communications and speciic requests. After outside publication, requests should be lled only by reprints or legally obtained copies of the article. Abstract There have been many approaches in the past to generalize the ElGamal signature scheme. In this paper we integrate all these approaches in a generalized ElGamal signature scheme. We also investigate some new types of variations, that haven't been considered before. By this method we obtain numerous variants of the ElGamal scheme. From these variants, we can extract new, highly eecient signature schemes, which haven't been proposed before.
Interference analysis of nonpersistent CSMA with hidden terminals in multicell wireless data networks

In multi-cell wireless networks such as wireless LANs under standardization (IEEE 802.11 and ETSI's HIPERLAN), we must consider interference interaction among different cells as there are a very limited number of channels for operation. We introduce a theoretical analysis to evaluate CSMA in multicell wireless networks by taking hidden terminals, interference, and cell-overlapping into account. Both nonpersistent CSMA and CSMA with a 4-way handshaking as the IEEE 802.11 draft are considered in this paper.