Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Création de clusters sémantiques dans des familles morphologiques à partir du TLFi (Creating semantic clusters in morphological families from the TLFi)

La constitution de ressources linguistiques est une tâche longue et coûteuse. C’est notamment le cas pour les ressources morphologiques. Ces ressources décrivent de façon approfondie et explicite l’organisation morphologique du lexique complétée d’informations sémantiques exploitables dans le domaine du TAL. Le travail que nous présentons dans cet article s’inscrit dans cette perspective et, plus particulièrement, dans l’optique d’affiner une ressource existante en s’appuyant sur des informations sémantiques obtenues automatiquement. Notre objectif est de caractériser sémantiquement des familles morpho-phonologiques (des mots partageant une même racine et une continuité de sens). Pour ce faire, nous avons utilisé des informations extraites du TLFi annoté morpho-syntaxiquement. Les premiers résultats de ce travail seront analysés et discutés.
Crystal scintillators for low background measurements

Some general arguments in the light of the application of the inorganic crystal scintillators in the search for rare processes are addressed. The continuous innovation provided by physics, chemistry and technology in their development allows the improvement of their performances. Also the possibility of detectors exploiting new materials is open and the further application to this field of research is promising.
EXTENSION OF THE PHASE CODE TO 8 TH ORDER IN THE OPTICAL ELEMENT SURFACE COORDINATES A new strategy for the code development

The software package PHASE includes routines for the propagation of coherent light within the stationary phase approximation (SPA). The code is based on a nonlinear analytic transformation of electric field arrays across longitudinally extended optical elements in normal and grazing-incidence geometries. Recently, the representation of the optical elements (OEs) has been extended to 8-order polynomials in the OE-coordinates. Strongly curved mirror surfaces can be treated and systematic fabrication errors can be modeled up to 8 order. Each element is represented by an individual matrix and the combination of several elements is accomplished by simple matrix multiplications. The SPA-method can be interpreted as a thick lens approximation, whereas the Fourier Optics algorithm deals with thin lenses. Both methods have advantages and disadvantages. Recently, the PHASE package has been extended to Fourier Optics methods. The appropriate propagator or even a combination of different propagators can be selected from the same interface, which is running under IDL. This permits a one-by-one comparison of both methods via the same interface, which helps to evaluate the advantages and limitations of both methods.
An EMG-controlled omnidirectional pointing device

あらまし 本論文では,EMG 信号を利用した全方位型のポインティングデバイスを提案する. この装置は, 使用者をマウスやキーボードの前に拘束しないので,ウェアラブルコンピュータなどの入力デバイスとしても 応用が期待できる. ポインタの移動方向推定には,EMG 信号の時系列的な特性を利用するために Recurrent Log-Linearized Gaussian Mixture Network を導入した. このニューラルネットは,動的確率モデルの一つで ある隠れマルコフモデルに基づいて構成されており,無限に存在するポインタの移動方向を,あらかじめ設定し た基準方向への移動確率の組合せとして表現することができる. 検証実験を実施した結果,ポインタを精度良く 制御可能であることが確認できた. また,従来手法との比較実験により提案手法の有効性が明らかとなった. キーワード EMG,ポインティングデバイス,リカレントニューラルネット,隠れマルコフモデル,ウェアラ ブル
Comparison of Copy Number of HSF Genes in Two Buffalo Genomes

ABSTRACT The copy number variation (CNV) is the number of copies of a particular gene in the genotype of an individual. Recent evidences show that the CNVs can vary in frequency and occurrence between breeds. These variations reportedly allowed different breeds to adapt to different environments. As copy number variations follow Mendelian pattern of inheritance, identification and distribution of these variants between populations can be used to infer the evolutionary history of the species. In this study, we have examined the absolute copy number of four Heat shock factor genes viz. HSF-1, 2, 4, and 5 in two different breeds of buffalo species using real-time PCR. Here, we report that the absolute copy number of HSF2 varies between the two breeds. In contrast no significant difference was observed in the copy number for HSF-1, 4, and 5 between the two breeds. Our results provide evidence for the presence of breed specific differences in HSF2 genomic copy number. This seems to be the first step in delineating the genetic factors underlying environmental adaptation between the two breeds. Nevertheless, a more detailed study is needed to characterize the functional consequence of this variation.
False-positive IgM for CMV in pregnant women with autoimmune disease: a novel prognostic factor for poor pregnancy outcome

Our aims were to assess the frequency of false-positive IgM antibodies for cytomegalovirus in pregnant women with autoimmune diseases and in healthy women (controls) and to determine their relationship with pregnancy outcome. Data from 133 pregnancies in 118 patients with autoimmune diseases and from 222 pregnancies in 198 controls were assessed. When positive IgM for cytomegalovirus was detected, IgG avidity, cytomegalovirus isolation and polymerase chain reaction for CMV-DNA in maternal urine and amniotic fluid samples were performed in order to identify primary infection or false positivity. A statistically significantly higher rate of false-positive IgM was found in pregnancies with autoimmune diseases (16.5%) in comparison with controls (0.9%). A worse pregnancy outcome was observed among patients with autoimmune disease and false cytomegalovirus IgM in comparison with those without false positivity: earlier week of delivery (p = 0.017), lower neonatal birth weight (p = 0.0004) and neonatal birth weight percentile (p = 0.002), higher rate of intrauterine growth restriction (p = 0.02) and babies weighing less than 2000 g (p = 0.025) were encountered. The presence of false cytomegalovirus IgM in patients with autoimmune diseases could be used as a novel prognostic index of poor pregnancy outcome: it may reflect a non-specific activation of the immune system that could negatively affect pregnancy outcome. Lupus (2010) 19, 844—849.
Constraint satisfaction in logic programming

This book tackles classic problems from operations research and circuit design using a logic programming language embedding consistency techniques, a paradigm emerging from artificial intelligence research. Van Hentenryck proposes a new approach to solving discrete combinatorial problems using these techniques.Logic programming serves as a convenient language for stating combinatorial problems, but its "generate and test" paradigm leads to inefficient programs. Van Hentenryck's approach preserves one of the most useful features of logic programming - the duality of its semantics - yet allows a short development time for the programs while preserving most of the efficiency of special purpose programs written in a procedural language.Embedding consistency techniques in logic programming allows for ease and flexibility of programming and short development time because constraint propagation and tree-search programming are abstracted away from the user. It also enables logic programs to be executed efficiently as consistency techniques permit an active use of constraints to remove combinations of values that cannot appear in a solution Van Hentenryck presents a comprehensive overview of this new approach from its theoretical foundations to its design and implementation, including applications to real life combinatorial problems.The ideas introduced in "Constraint Satisfaction in Logic Programming "have been used successfully to solve more than a dozen practical problems in operations research and circuit design, including disjunctive scheduling, warehouse location, cutting stock car sequencing, and microcode labeling problems.Pascal Van Hentenryck is a member of the research staff at the European Computer Industry Research Centre. "Constraint Satisfaction in Logic Programming" is based on research for the Centre's CHIP project. As an outgrowth of this project, a new language (CHIP) that will include consistency techniques has been developed for commercial use. The book is included in the Logic Programming series edited by Ehud Shapiro.
Preparticipation predictors for championship injury and illness: cohort study at the Beijing 2015 International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships

Objectives To determine preparticipation predictors of injury and illness at a major Athletics championship. Methods A cohort study design was used. Before the 2015 International Association of Athletics Federations World Championships in Athletics, all 207 registered national teams were approached about partaking in a study of preparticipation health; 50 teams accepted. The athletes (n=957) in the participating teams were invited to complete a preparticipation health questionnaire (PHQ). New injuries and illnesses that occurred at the championships were prospectively recorded. Logistic regression analyses were performed with simple and multiple models using any in-championship injury and in-championship illness as outcomes. Results The PHQ was completed by 307 (32.1%) of the invited athletes; 116 athletes (38.3%) reported an injury symptom during the month before the championships, while 40 athletes (13%) reported an illness symptom. 20 (6.5%) of the participating athletes sustained a health problem during the championships. Endurance athletes were almost 10-fold more likely to sustain an in-championship illness than speed/power athletes (OR, 9.88; 95% CI 1.20 to 81.31; p=0.033). Participants reporting a preparticipation gradual-onset injury symptom were three times more likely (OR, 3.09; 95% CI 1.08 to 8.79; p=0.035) and those reporting an illness symptom causing anxiety were fivefold more likely (OR, 5.56; 95% CI 1.34 to 23.15; p=0.018) to sustain an in-championship injury. Summary and conclusions Analyses of preparticipation predictors of injury and illness at a major Athletics championship suggest that endurance athletes require particular clinical attention. Preparticipation symptoms causing anxiety are interesting predictors for in-championship health problems.
Optical coherence tomography indices of structural retinal pathology in schizophrenia

Abstract Background Prior optical coherence tomography (OCT) studies of schizophrenia have identified thinning of retinal layers. However, findings have varied across reports, and most studies have had serious methodological limitations. To address unresolved issues, we determined whether: (1) retinal thinning in schizophrenia occurs independently of comorbid medical conditions that affect the retina; (2) thinning is independent of antipsychotic medication dose; (3) optic nerve parameters are abnormal in schizophrenia; and (4) OCT indices are related to visual and cognitive impairments common in schizophrenia. Methods A total of 32 people with schizophrenia and 32 matched controls participated. Spectral domain OCT generated data on retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL), macula, and ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GCL-IPL) thickness, in addition to cup volume and the cup-to-disc ratio at the optic nerve head. Subjects with schizophrenia also completed measures of symptoms, visual processing, and IQ. Results The groups did not differ on RNFL, macula, or GCL-IPL thickness. However, thinning of these layers was related to the presence of diabetes or hypertension across the sample as a whole. The schizophrenia group demonstrated enlarged cup volume and an enlarged cup-to-disc ratio in both eyes, which were unrelated to medical comorbidity, but were related to increased cognitive symptoms. Conclusions Past reports of retinal thinning may be artifacts of medical comorbidity that is over-represented in schizophrenia, or other confounds. However, optic nerve head abnormalities may hold promise as biomarkers of central nervous system abnormality, including cognitive decline, in schizophrenia.
Spin correlation measurements for p-3He elastic scattering between 4.0 and 10.0 MeV.

Measurements of the polarization observables for [sup 3]He([ital p],[ital p])[sup 3]He elastic scattering have been obtained using a polarized proton beam in conjunction with polarized and unpolarized [sup 3]He targets. An unpolarized target was used to make high precision measurements of the proton analyzing power [ital A][sub [ital y]0] at the energies of 4.01, 5.54, 7.03, 8.52, and 10.1 MeV. A total of 135 data points were obtained with accuracies of typically [plus minus]0.005 or better. A newly developed polarized [sup 3]He target was then used to make measurements of the [sup 3]He analyzing power [ital A][sub 0[ital y]], and the spin correlation coefficient [ital A][sub [ital y][ital y]] at the same five energies. A total of 48 data points were obtained for each observable. Finally, measuremments of the spin correlation coefficients [ital A][sub [ital x][ital x]], [ital A][sub [ital x][ital z]], A[sub zx], and [ital A][sub [ital z][ital z]] were made at the single energy of 5.54 MeV. The accuracy of the spin-correlation and [sup 3]He analyzing power measurements is typically on the order [plus minus]0.01--0.03.
Multiple-access relay system based on nested distributed turbo code

We propose a novel cooperative protocol with the joint channel and network code for the multiple-access relay channel with two sources, one relay, and one destination. In the proposed cooperation, by using a superposition technique, the relay node combines the information from both sources and forwards it to the destination, simultaneously. Although several superposition techniques have been proposed (e.g., superposition modulation, network coding), we will utilize a modified nested coding scheme which can be applied to iterative decoding. In the proposed relay system, the decoding operation at the destination node is adaptively changed according to the decoding results of each direct link (from source to destination channel), but the structures of sources and relay are not changed. If the one of the direct links is in failure, the system can be operated as just the distributed turbo coding proposed for the simplest relay channel with one source, one relay and one destination. Even if both direct links are in failure, the destination can still iteratively decode both sources' data with three received signals from individual sources and relay. Simulation results reveal that the proposed system can significantly improve the performance.
The metabolism of reserpine. I. Studies in the mouse with C-14 labeled reserpine.

Reserpine, labeled with carbon-14 in the carboxyl group of the trimethoxybenzoyl moiety, has been prepared and its metabolism studied in the mouse. The drug was given at equi-effective ptotic doses of 96 micrograms/mouse orally and 6 micrograms/mouse intravenously. Reserpine, whether given orally or intravenously, is rapidly metabolized; 30-40 per cent of the dose appears in the urine as trimethoxybenzoic acid within four hours. Fecal excretion of unchanged reserpine is about 8 per cent after an oral dose of 96 micrograms and about 35 per cent after an intravenous dose of 6 micrograms. The authors wish to express their appreciation to Dr. J. C. Burke and Dr. B. Rubin for helpful discussion during the course of this work.
Treatment and prevention of catheter-related infections in haemodialysis patients.

The most important catheter-related complications, which determine method survival, are infection and dysfunction. In particular, infectious episodes are in some studies the leading cause for untimely catheter removal and for catheter-related morbidity but also for morbidity in dialysis patients. For instance, in one study involving 988 dialysis patients it was estimated that the relative risk for bacteraemia was increased more than 7-fold in patients with catheters than in those with AV fistulas w1x. Therefore, identifying appropriate treatment regimens of documented infections, and of measures aimed to prevent infections, is of major clinical relevance. We have to distinguish between catheters meant for temporary use (i.e. not more than a few weeks) and catheters meant to be in place for months, maybe years. We will briefly touch first upon temporary catheters and review the updated KDOQI guidelines, which were released in early 2001. Subsequently we will address the issue of treatment and prevention of infections in permanent catheters w2x. Although the so-called permanent catheters were introduced more than a decade ago, their popularity has been mainly increasing in the last few years. In the US, approximately 20% of patients are dialysed using permanent catheters at day 60 after initiation of dialysis therapy. To our knowledge the ERA-EDTA does not present data on this issue.
Adenovirus preterminal protein synthesized in COS cells from cloned DNA is active in DNA replication in vitro

Replication of the DNA genome of human adenovirus serotype 2 requires three virus-encoded proteins. Two of these proteins, the preterminal protein (pTP) and the adenovirus DNA polymerase, are transcribed from a single promoter at early times after virus infection. The mRNAs for these proteins share several exons, including one encoded near adenovirus genome coordinate 39. By using plasmids containing DNA fragments postulated to encode the various exons of pTP mRNA, the contributions of each exon to the synthesis of an active pTP have been measured. Only plasmids that contain both the open reading frame for pTP (genome coordinates 29.4 to 23.9) and the HindIII J fragment that contains the exon at genome coordinate 39 can express functional pTP.
Ultracentrifugal characterization of the lipoprotein spectrum in obstructive jaundice: studies of serum lipid relationships in intra-and extrahepatic biliary obstruction.

The alterations in serum lipids accompanying obstructive jaundice have long been a matter of considerable interest. In the absence of significant hepatic failure, biliary obstruction of either intraor extrahepatic type often results in markedly increased serum total cholesterol and phospholipid levels. The increase in serum phospholipid concentration may be relatively greater, resulting in an increased phospholipid: total cholesterol ratio. Since the increment in serum total cholesterol is due mainly to increase in the unesterified cholesterol fraction, the ratio phospholipid: free cholesterol may be more meaningful. This ratio, according to Jackson, Wilkinson, Hand, Waldron, and Vogel (1), has a minimal limiting value (by weight) of 2, suggesting a homeostatic mechanism operating to maintain a molar ratio of at least one phospholipid molecule per molecule of unesterified plasma cholesterol. With the development of techniques such as ultracentrifugal flotation, paper and zone electrophoresis and plasma protein fractionation, the serum lipids and lipoproteins in biliary obstruction have again come under scrutiny. The serum lipid distribution in biliary obstruction has been studied by Barr, Russ, Eder, and their co-workers (2-4) employing Cohn method-10 (5) for lipoprotein fractionation. They found increased amounts of cholesterol in fractions IV + V + VI ("alpha lipoproteins"), mostly in the free form, and increased amounts of phospholipids in fractions I +
APPENDIX: SUPPORTING INFORMATION FOR “TREE-BASED MODELS FOR POLITICAL SCIENCE DATA”

POLITICAL SCIENCE DATA” This supporting information (SI) appendix first provides additional details on the recursive binary splitting algorithm used to build individual trees. Second, it presents an additional discussion as to how these methods handle categorical outcomes. Third, it briefly provides additional discussion of k-fold cross validation. Fourth, it provides a more detailed discussion of several practical issues surrounding estimating and interpreting tree models. Finally, it presents additional details about the three applied examples in the main text.
Overexpression of Secretory Phospholipase A2 Causes Rapid Catabolism and Altered Tissue Uptake of High Density Lipoprotein Cholesteryl Ester and Apolipoprotein A-I*

Plasma levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and its major protein component apolipoprotein (apo) A-I are significantly reduced in both acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, but the basis for this phenomenon is not well understood. We hypothesized that secretory phospholipase A2(sPLA2), an acute phase protein that has been found in association with HDL, promotes HDL catabolism. A series of HDL metabolic studies were performed in transgenic mice that specifically overexpress human sPLA2 but have no evidence of local or systemic inflammation. We found that HDL isolated from these mice have a significantly lower phospholipid and cholesteryl ester and significantly greater triglyceride content. The fractional catabolic rate (FCR) of 125I-HDL was significantly faster in sPLA2 transgenic mice (4.08 ± 0.01 pools/day) compared with control wild-type littermates (2.16 ± 0.48 pools/day). 125I-HDL isolated from sPLA2transgenic mice was catabolized significantly faster than131I-HDL isolated from wild-type mice after injection in wild-type mice (p < 0.001). Injection of125I-tyramine-cellobiose-HDL demonstrated significantly greater degradation of HDL apolipoproteins in the kidneys of sPLA2 transgenic mice compared with control mice (p < 0.05). The fractional catabolic rate of [3H]cholesteryl ether HDL was significantly faster in sPLA2-overexpressing mice (6.48 ± 0.24 pools/day) compared with controls (4.80 ± 0.72 pools/day). Uptake of [3H] cholesteryl ether into the livers and adrenals of sPLA2 transgenic mice was significantly enhanced compared with control mice. In summary, these data demonstrate that overexpression of sPLA2 alone in the absence of inflammation causes profound alterations of HDL metabolism in vivo and are consistent with the hypothesis that sPLA2 may promote HDL catabolism in acute and chronic inflammatory conditions.
Free Gait — An architecture for the versatile control of legged robots

This paper introduces Free Gait, a software framework for the control of robust, versatile, and task-oriented control of legged robots. In contrast to common hardware abstraction layers, this work focusses on the description and execution of generic whole-body motions (whole-body abstraction layer). The motion generation and motion execution algorithms are connected through the Free Gait API. This facilitates the development and execution of higher level behaviors and motion planning algorithms. The API is structured to accommodate a variety of task-space control commands. With these, the framework is applicable to intuitive tele-operation of the robot, scripting of user defined behaviors, and fully autonomous operation with motion planners. The defined motion plans are tracked with a feedback whole-body controller to ensure accurate and robust motion execution. We use Free Gait with our quadrupedal robot ANYmal and present results for rough terrain climbing, whole-body stair scaling, and special motions such as push-ups and squad jumps. Free Gait is available open-source and compatible with any type of legged robot, independent of the number of legs and joints.
Imaging of Convergence Insufficiency Treatment Effects (ICITE) Pilot Study: Design and Methods

Correspondence regarding this article should be emailed to Tamara Oechslin, OD, PhD, FAAO, at oechslin@uab.edu. All state ments are the authors’ personal opinions and may not reflect the opinions of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, Vision Development & Rehabili tation or any institu tion or organization to which the authors may be affiliated. Permission to use reprints of this article must be obtained from the editor. Copyright 2017 College of Optometrists in Vision Development. VDR is indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals. Online access is available at covd.org. https://doi.org/10.31707/VDR2017.3. 4.p207