Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Word Length Distribution in Zhuang Language

ABSTRACT The present study focuses on the word length distribution (WLD) of Zhuang language. The results show that the WLDs of all texts investigated can be described by the Positive Cohen-Poisson model when the word length is measured by the syllable numbers. However, when the word length is measured by the letter numbers, they do not follow any model from the Poisson or Binomial distribution families widely observed in other languages. However, the WLDs of all the Zhuang texts investigated follow the Zipf-Alekseev function either in terms of syllable or letter numbers. Moreover, the research on the WLDs of different Zhuang genres indicates that WLD may not be a sensitive index in distinguishing different Zhuang genres but an effective one in distinguishing different Zhuang styles (spoken or written). Then, the study of the relationship between the parameters a and b in the Zipf-Alekseev function shows that the self-organizing regularity observed in other languages also exists in Zhuang. Finally, the study of the word length-frequency relationship of Zhuang indicates that Zhuang word length is influenced by its frequency, which can be explained by Zipf’s ‘Principle of Least Effort’ and thus follow the law of lexical synergetic subsystem in synergetic linguistics.
Clickbait detection: A literature review of the methods used

Online news portals are currently one of the fastest sources of information used by people. Its impact is due to the credibility of the news produced by actors from the media industry, which is sometimes questioned. However, one of the problems associated with this medium used to obtain information is clickbait. This technique aims to attract users to click hyperbolic headlines with content that often disappoints the reader. This study was, therefore, conducted to determine: 1) existing dataset available. 2) The method used in clickbait detection which consists of data preprocessing, analysis of features, and classification. 3) Difference steps from the method used.
Unsupervised Cross-Media Retrieval Using Domain Adaptation With Scene Graph

Existing cross-media retrieval methods are usually conducted under the supervised setting, which need lots of annotated training data. Generally, it is extremely labor-consuming to annotate cross-media data. So unsupervised cross-media retrieval is highly demanded, which is very challenging because it has to handle heterogeneous distributions across different media types without any annotated information. To address the above challenge, this paper proposes <italic>Domain Adaptation with Scene Graph (DASG)</italic> approach, which transfers knowledge from the source domain to improve cross-media retrieval in the target domain. Our DASG approach takes Visual Genome as the source domain, which contains image knowledge in the form of scene graph. The main contributions of this paper are as follows: First, we propose to address <italic>unsupervised cross-media retrieval</italic> by domain adaptation. Instead of using the labor-consuming annotated information of cross-media data in the training stage, our DASG approach learns cross-media correlation knowledge from Visual Genome, and then transfers the knowledge to cross-media retrieval through media alignment and distribution alignment. Second, our DASG approach utilizes fine-grained information via <italic>scene graph representation</italic> to enhance generalization capability across domains. The generated scene graph representation builds (<italic>subject</italic> <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\rightarrow $ </tex-math></inline-formula> <italic>relationship</italic> <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\rightarrow $ </tex-math></inline-formula> <italic>object</italic>) triplets by exploiting objects and relationships within image and text, which makes the cross-media correlation more precise and promotes unsupervised cross-media retrieval. Third, we exploit the related tasks including <italic>object and relationship detection</italic> for learning more discriminative features across domains. Leveraging the semantic information of objects and relationships improves cross-media correlation learning for retrieval. Experiments on two widely-used cross-media retrieval datasets, namely Flickr-30K and MS-COCO, show the effectiveness of our DASG approach.
Deep Learning-based identification of human gait by radar micro-Doppler measurements

For the first time identification of human individuals using micro-Doppler (m-D) features measured at X-band has been demonstrated. Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (DCNNs) have been used to perform classification. Inspection and visualization of the classification results were performed using Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection (UMAP). Classification accuracy of above 93.5% is obtained for a population of 22 subjects. The results show that human identification on a specific population based on X-band m-D measurements can be performed reliably using a DCNN.
Quenching bias circuit with current mirror for single photon detection

To minimize the characteristic variation of SPADs (Single-Photon Avalanche Photo Diodes) with bias, a current mirror based quenching bias circuit is implemented and tested for Single Photon Detection. With the proposed quenching bias circuit, the operational bias variation of SPADs is successfully reduced. A SPAD and quenching bias circuit are integrated in a 43 μm × 43 μm area to make a micro pixel. The optimized bias circuit maximizes the photon detection area to have more than 50% fill factor. This paper is based on a 0. 18μm standard CMOS process with thick gate oxide option. key words: SPAD (Single Photo Avalanche Diode), current mirror, quenching, fill factor, operation voltage Classification: Integrated circuits (memory, logic, analog, RF, sensor)
Combined biochar and organic waste have little effect on chemical soil properties and plant growth

Biochar has received great attention as a soil conditioner since it can potentially sequester carbon (C) in soil, enhance soil physical, chemical and biological properties and improve crop productivity. </span></span><span lang="EN"> </span><span class="tlid-translation"><span lang="EN">This study reports the results of a pot experiment with olive (<em>Olea europaea</em> L.), carried out in an acidic and clay loam textured soil, and cultivated during two growing seasons under eight fertilization treatments. They included mineral fertilization equivalent to a rate of 100 kg ha<sup>-1</sup> of N, P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub> and K<sub>2</sub>O (NPK), biochar applied at a rate of 10 (B10), and at 20 (B20) t biochar ha<sup>-1</sup>, biochar-NPK mixture (B10+NPK), biochar-waste mixtures with mushroom waste compost (B10+MWC), olive mill waste (B10 + OMW), and municipal solid waste (B10+MSW), the organic materials applied at a rate of 20 t ha<sup>-1</sup>, together with a treatment without fertilization (control). </span><span lang="EN"> </span><span lang="EN">Biochar in the B20 treatment increased the soil C content in comparison to the control. Biochar in the B10+NPK treatment reduced soil nitrate levels compared to NPK treatment. No other benefits to soil properties, nutrient uptake or plant growth were observed with the use of biochar or any positive synergistic effect with the mixture of biochar with the other organic amendments. MSW, OMW and MWC tended to increase soil pH in comparison to the control. </span><span lang="EN"> </span><span lang="EN">Most of the studies with biochar were carried out in soils with edaphic limitations or harsh environmental conditions limiting plant growth, which may have facilitated the detection of favorable effects. Under less limited soils or stressful conditions for plants, such as the ones established in this experiment, the benefits of using biochar were poor.
Proteome analysis of Ehrlichia chaffeensis containing phagosome membranes revealed the presence of numerous bacterial and host proteins

Tick-transmitted Ehrlichia chaffeensis, the causative agent for human monocytic ehrlichiosis, resides and multiplies within a host cell phagosome. Infection progression of E. chaffeensis includes internalization into a host cell by host cell membrane fusion events following engulfment leading to the formation of E. chaffeensis containing vacuole (ECV). Revealing the molecular composition of ECV is important in understanding the host cellular processes, evasion of host defense pathways and in defining host-pathogen interactions. ECVs purified from infected host cells were analyzed to define both host and bacterial proteomes associated with the phagosome membranes. About 160 bacterial proteins and 2,683 host proteins were identified in the ECV membranes. The host proteins included predominantly known phagosome proteins involved in phagocytic trafficking, fusion of vesicles, protein transport, Ras signaling pathway and pathogenic infection. Many highly expressed proteins were similar to the previously documented proteins of phagosome vacuole membranes containing other obligate pathogenic bacteria. The finding of many bacterial membrane proteins is novel; they included multiple outer membrane proteins, such as the p28-Omps, the 120 kDa protein, preprotein translocases, lipoproteins, metal binding proteins, and chaperonins, although the presence of ankyrin repeat proteins, several Type I and IV secretion system proteins is anticipated. This study demonstrates that ECV membrane is extensively modified by the pathogen. This study represents the first and the most comprehensive description of ECV membrane proteome. The identity of many host and Ehrlichia proteins in the ECV membrane will be a valuable to define pathogenic mechanisms critical for the replication of the pathogen within macrophages.
Effect of restaurant consumers’ anticipated emotions on perceived value and behavioral intention in the COVID-19 context

While hospitality scholars have been conducting research on post-pandemic consumption recovery, the impact of the psychological consequences of COVID-19 on consumers’ post-pandemic behavior remains insufficiently addressed. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the relationships among anticipated emotions, perceived value, perceived threat, and dining-out intention in the COVID-19 context. In this study, 621 restaurant consumers in China were surveyed and the data were analyzed with structural equation modeling. The results suggested that positive anticipated emotions affect perceived hedonic, utilitarian, and social values, whereas negative anticipated emotions affect hedonic value. Hedonic and utilitarian values then influence dining-out intention. Perceived threat in terms of perceived severity and susceptibility to COVID-19 was explored to moderate the impacts of hedonic and social values on the intention. This study contributes to the literature by identifying the positive, distinct roles of both anticipated emotions on consumer dining-out intention through perceived values and threats during the early recovery of COVID-19.
The impact of TV series consumption on cultural knowledge: An empirical study based on gratification–cultivation theory

This study aims to clarify the media-induced trends of cross-cultural transmission and examine the implicit promotional potential for cultural branding. The gratification and cultivation theories are used to explore the promotional media prospect in forming perceptions of foreign cultures’ traditions, habits, norms, and values to contribute to international communication. We analyzed the theoretical applicability in the case of China–Thailand contemporary media culture. A total of 856 Chinese series watchers were surveyed. Structural equation modeling was used to analyze the path effect of consumption of Chinese TV series on other endogenous variables. Results showed that cross-cultural media product consumption strengthens bilateral relations. Moreover, the acceptance and appropriation during engagement with media characters and producers lead to favorable attitudes toward the target culture. Results confirm the positive mutual association between the gratification and cultivation theories and their applicability in the current context. This study offers an important contribution through its finding that the need for gratification significantly and positively impacts consumption and cross-cultural learning and raises cross-cultural awareness, thereby leading to sustainable practices.
Comprehensive analysis of a glycolysis and cholesterol synthesis-related genes signature for predicting prognosis and immune landscape in osteosarcoma

Background Glycolysis and cholesterol synthesis are crucial in cancer metabolic reprogramming. The aim of this study was to identify a glycolysis and cholesterol synthesis-related genes (GCSRGs) signature for effective prognostic assessments of osteosarcoma patients. Methods Gene expression data and clinical information were obtained from GSE21257 and TARGET-OS datasets. Consistent clustering method was used to identify the GCSRGs-related subtypes. Univariate Cox regression and LASSO Cox regression analyses were used to construct the GCSRGs signature. The ssGSEA method was used to analyze the differences in immune cells infiltration. The pRRophetic R package was utilized to assess the drug sensitivity of different groups. Western blotting, cell viability assay, scratch assay and Transwell assay were used to perform cytological validation. Results Through bioinformatics analysis, patients diagnosed with osteosarcoma were classified into one of 4 subtypes (quiescent, glycolysis, cholesterol, and mixed subtypes), which differed significantly in terms of prognosis and tumor microenvironment. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis revealed that the modules strongly correlated with glycolysis and cholesterol synthesis were the midnight blue and the yellow modules, respectively. Both univariate and LASSO Cox regression analyses were conducted on screened module genes to identify 5 GCSRGs (RPS28, MCAM, EN1, TRAM2, and VEGFA) constituting a prognostic signature for osteosarcoma patients. The signature was an effective prognostic predictor, independent of clinical characteristics, as verified further via Kaplan-Meier analysis, ROC curve analysis, univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis. Additionally, GCSRGs signature had strong correlation with drug sensitivity, immune checkpoints and immune cells infiltration. In cytological experiments, we selected TRAM2 as a representative gene to validate the validity of GCSRGs signature, which found that TRAM2 promoted the progression of osteosarcoma cells. Finally, at the pan-cancer level, TRAM2 had been correlated with overall survival, progression free survival, disease specific survival, tumor mutational burden, microsatellite instability, immune checkpoints and immune cells infiltration. Conclusion Therefore, we constructed a GCSRGs signature that efficiently predicted osteosarcoma patient prognosis and guided therapy.
High fiber diet attenuate the inflammation and adverse remodeling of myocardial infarction via modulation of gut microbiota and metabolites

Introduction High intake of dietary fiber is associated with lower incidence of cardiovascular diseases. Dietary fiber, functions as a prebiotic, has a significant impact on intestinal bacteria composition and diversity. The intestinal flora and metabolites generated by fermentation of dietary fiber not only affect the health of intestine but also play a role in many extra-intestinal diseases, such as obesity, diabetes and atherosclerosis. However, the role and the mechanism by which a high fiber diet contributes to the development of myocardial infarction is still unclear. Methods and results Here we used an in vivo mouse model to investigate whether dietary fiber intake could protect against myocardial infarction. Our study demonstrated high fiber diet significantly improved cardiac function, reduced infarct size and prevented adverse remodeling following myocardial infarction. The protective effects of high fiber diet had a strong relation with its attenuation of inflammation. Moreover, we observed that high fiber diet could modulate the composition of intestinal flora and differentially impacted metabolites production, including the biosynthesis of bile acids and linoleic acid metabolism. Conclusion Overall, the findings of this study provided mechanistic insights into the curative effect of dietary fiber on myocardial infarction with a specific emphasis on the potential role of microbiota-metabolism-immunity interactions.
Effect of High-Speed Treadmill Training with a Body Weight Support System in a Sport Acceleration Program

High-Speed Treadmill Training with a Body Weight Support System In a Sports Acceleration Program Carie S. Eastman Department of Exercise Sciences Master of Science Introduction: Maximum running acceleration essential components in many sports. The identification of specific training protocols to maximize sprint speed would be useful knowledge for soccer coaches and players. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a high-speed treadmill with the use of a body-weight support system in a 6-week sport acceleration program on: 40-yard sprint time, maximal isometric knee flexor and extensor strength. Methods: 32 female soccer players (age 16 ± 1.19 yrs) participated in two treatment groups and one control group. Both treatment groups participated in a 12session sport acceleration program. The first treatment group utilized a body-weight support system while on a high-speed treadmill; the second group used a standard treadmill with no body weight support system. The control group, NT, did not participate in a sports acceleration program and did not alter their exercise routines outside of the study. Results: For each variable an Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was performed. 40-yard sprint times for treatment groups were shown to improve significantly as compared to the control group (p = 0.0007 for high-speed treadmill with body-weight support system, p= <0.0001 for standard treadmill without body-weight support system). Isometric flexor and extensor strengths did not show significant differences between treatment groups and control group. P-values for the high-speed with body-weight support system were (p = 0.53) for flexors and (p = 0.51) for extensors as compared to the control group. P-values for the standard treadmill with no bodyweight support system were (p = 0.19) for extensors and (p = 0.0263) for flexors. It is noted that the extensor muscles were nearly significant for the standard treadmill with no body-weight support system. Discussion: These results can help high school coaches and athletes determine the optimal treadmill training regime. The current study shows that a high-speed treadmill with body-weight support system is just as beneficial as standard treadmill training
The Effect of Aromatic Compounds upon the Ascorbic Acid Content of the Liver in Mice

The observation that some aromatic hydrocarbons (naphthalene, phenanthrene, anthracene, 3,4-benzpyrene, cholanthrene, methylcholanthrene) undergo aeroin doses of 0.5 mgm. , which caused a mortality of nearly 75 per cent in the first 3 days, or of 0.25 mgm. (57 per cent mortality in 39 days). They found that the amounts of ascorbic acid in the liver were almost wholly within the wide range (152 to 465 7 per gm.) normally found in these mice, while the glutathione content was generally raised, in some cases to twice the normal amount. They carried out comparative experiments with two compounds that do not act especially upon the liver; namely, with methylcholanthrene (1 mgm. in lard per 20 gin. mouse body weight) and 1,2,5,6-dibenzanthracene (2 mgm. in olive oil). Thus their doses were 10 to 20 times smaller than those used in the work described here (Table IV) .
Пороки сердца как факторы риска в хирургии холецистита и аденомы предстательной железы

Authors examined 27 patients with surgical pathology and accompanied acquiremental mitral and aortic heart valvular diseases. One patient had natural defect of the heart, which was operated in his youth. Cholecystectomy was made for 25 hftients and prostatectomy for 2 patients. In postoperative period 1 patient with mitral and aortic heart valvular disease died from acute heart-pulmonary insufficiency. In 2 cases pulmonary infarct developed. Another cases were favourable. Authors consider that heart valvular diseases can't be contra-indication for operations on bilious and urinary tracts.
A new von Willebrand variant (type I, New York): increased ristocetin- induced platelet aggregation and plasma von Willebrand factor containing the full range of multimers

We report three members of a family who had reduced levels of plasma von Willebrand factor (vWF) and increased ristocetin-induced platelet aggregation (RIPA) (aggregation of platelet-rich plasma with ristocetin at a concentration of 0.45 mg/mL), as previously reported in type IIB and pseudo-von Willebrand's disease (vWD). However, in contrast to the latter two disorders in which the larger vWF multimers are absent in plasma, the entire range of vWF multimers was observed in the patients' plasma after sodium dodecyl sulfate-agarose gel electrophoresis, and all vWF multimers (including the largest) were present in the same proportion as in normal plasma and type I vWD. Thus, despite increased RIPA, the levels and multimeric pattern of vWF in this family's plasma were indistinguishable from those in type I vWD in which RIPA is usually decreased. Addition of ristocetin to the patients' platelet- rich plasma resulted in the removal of vWF (and, more selectively, of the large multimers) at lower concentrations of ristocetin than normal, as in type IIB and pseudo-vWD. The defect in the patients was localized to their vWF, which had an enhanced capacity for aggregating washed normal platelets in the presence of low concentrations of ristocetin and for aggregating pseudo-vWD platelets (in the absence of ristocetin). Both glycoproteins (GP) Ib and IIb-IIIa were involved in the enhanced aggregation response. RIPA (at low ristocetin concentrations) in the patients' platelet-rich plasma was abolished by a monoclonal antibody (AP1) to GPIb and was markedly reduced by monoclonal antibodies (10E5 and LJP9) that block adenosine diphosphate and thrombin-induced binding of vWF and fibrinogen to GPIIb-IIIa but was unaffected by an antibody (LJP5) that only blocks vWF binding. Partial inhibition of the initial aggregation slope (and complete inhibition of second phase aggregation) was achieved with creatine phosphate/creatine phosphokinase. EDTA blocked second-phase aggregation but was without effect on the initial slope. The findings in this family combine some features of both type I vWD (normal pattern of vWF multimers in plasma) and type IIB vWD (increased RIPA) and further demonstrate the increasing complexity of the structure-function relationships in vWD.