Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
MULTI-VIEW FOOD RECOGNITION USING MULTI-KERNEL BIASED MAXIMUM MARGIN ANALYSIS

Food recognition is a key factor for estimating the value of everyday food intakes. Food classification plays an important role in food recognition application. Recently, with the increase in unhealthy diets that will threaten people’s life due to the various risks like liver trouble, heart stroke and so on. In this project work we propose multi view food recognition using BMMA which is the mainstay of current image retrieval system. The food ingredients are detected through a combination of deformable part based model and a texture verification model. The food ingredients are classified based on the consideration like shape, color, size and texture. By using these features, better classification will be attained. The calorie Value of the food ingredient is evaluated from the PFID. Keywords— food recognition, BMMA classification, calorie determination. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Epithelial membrane antigen in differential diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, metastatic adenocarcinoma, and reactive mesothelial hyperplasia Malign mezotelyoma, metastatik adenokarsinoma ve reaktif mezotelyal hiperplazi ayirici tanisinda epitelyal membran antijeni

Background:­This study aims to investigate the usefulness of epithelial membrane antigen immunohistochemical marker in differential diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma, reactive mesothelial hyperplasia, and metastatic adenocarcinoma. Methods: In this study, 67 malignant mesothelioma, 18 reactive mesothelial hyperplasia, and 33 metastatic adenocarcinoma specimens were examined and stained with epithelial membrane antigen. Results:­ Staining with epithelial membrane antigen was observed in 45 of 67 malignant mesotheliomas cases (68.7%) and all the metastatic adenocarcinoma cases (100%). All metastatic adenocarcinomas showed prominently expressed epithelial membrane antigen, whereas weak positivity with epithelial membrane antigen was detected in only one case with reactive mesothelial hyperplasia. Metastatic adenocarcinoma showed a statistically significantly stronger expression compared to mesothelial hyperplasia (p<0.001). Sensitivity and specificity for malignant and benign cases were 78% and 94%, respectively. Conclusion:­ Epithelial membrane antigen is a useful positive marker of malignant mesothelioma and metastatic adenocarcinoma. Also, it plays a significant role in distinguishing neoplastic mesothelium from non-neoplastic mesothelium.
Funnel Plots and Their Emerging Application in Surgery

Objective:To familiarize surgeons with the use of funnel plots as a control tool to assess quality in surgery. Summary Background Data:Surgical outcomes are an important component of quality in healthcare delivery. Several control tools have been introduced and tested including the use of graphical tools such as funnel plots. More recently, their application in healthcare to assess quality has become more evident. Ranking in surgical performance has significant limitations, risks, and implications which can be addressed by the use of funnel plots. Methods:This methodological review explores the principles and existing application of funnel plots within surgery and emphasizes their advantages, limitations, public health implications, and their use to assess the evidence in the literature and potential future applications. Results:Funnel plots are practical tools, easy to use, and offer the opportunity to statistically define control limits around measurable outcomes, allowing for adjustment of unmeasured factors. This makes them extremely useful for the monitoring of performance in surgery either at a surgeon, institutional, regional, or national level, by means of qualifying aggregated data in reported literature (meta-analysis). Increasing transparency is required in healthcare outcomes and performance, which means that funnel plots will most likely play an increasingly important role as a quality control tool. Conclusions:More widespread application of funnel plots in surgery will help to overcome some of the existing difficulties in assessing and reporting performance and identifying evidence-based information. The assessment and changes in future healthcare delivery could be partly influenced by further development of funnel plot methodology.
Role of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in Treatment of Addiction and Related Disorders: A Systematic Review.

BACKGROUND Addiction and related disorders are devastating with their tremendous social, psychological, and physical consequences for which development of optimally effective treatments is long overdue. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is relatively safe and is becoming an emerging therapeutic tool for these conditions. METHODS This systematic review was conducted using PubMed, PsycINFO, PsychiatryOnline and Cochrane Library ranging from year 2001 to 2017. RESULTS Our search selected 70 related articles of which, based on the Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy (SORT) guidelines, 11 indicated Level-1 study quality and class-B strength of recommendation for rTMS in nicotine addiction (effective in 218/289 subjects who received rTMS as found in 11 studies). Level-2/Class-B evidence was found for alcohol and cocaine addictions (Alcohol: effective in 126/193 subjects who received rTMS as found in 8 studies; Cocaine: effective in 86/128 subjects, as found in 5 studies). For food cravings, Level-3/Class-B evidence was noted (effective in 134/169, found in 7 studies). However, the evidence was limited to Level-3/Class-C for heroin (10/20 subjects received active rTMS, effective in 1 study), methamphetamine (33/48 subjects received active rTMS, effective in 2 studies), cannabis (18/18 subjects received active rTMS, effective in 1 study), and pathological gambling (31/31 subjects received active rTMS, effective in 2 studies). CONCLUSION rTMS may serve as an emerging therapeutic option for addiction and related disorders. The major lacunae include important methodological limitations and dearth of knowledge about precise mechanism of action that need to be addressed in the future studies.
Running title : Ecological speciation in pines 1 2 The role of hybridization during ecological divergence of southwestern white 3 pine ( Pinus strobiformis ) and limber pine ( P . flexilis ) 4

Integrative Life Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 9 23284, USA. Department of Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 23284, 10 USA. Departamento de Zoologia, Universidade de Brasília, 70910-900Brasília, DF, 11 Brazil.Department of Biological Sciences and Merriam Powel Center for Environmental 12 Research, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA. 5 Rocky Mountain Research 13 Station, USDA Forest Service, Flagstaff, AZ 86001, USA. Instituto de Silvicultura e Industria de 14 la Madera, Universidad Juarez del Estado de Durango, 34120 Durango, MX. Institutos de 15 Geologia y Ecologia, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Estacion Regional del 16 Noroeste, Hermosillo, Sonora CP 83250 MX. Department of Biology, San Diego State 17 University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA. Instituto Politecnico Nacional, CIIDIR, Sigma 119 18 Fracc. 20 de Noviembre II, Durango, Dgo. , 34234 MX. 10 USDA Forest Service, Dorena Genetic 19 Resource Center, Cottage grove, OR, 97424, USA. 11 USDA Forest Service, Flagstaff, AZ86001, 20 USA. School of Forestry, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA. 13 Programa 21 Institucional de Doctorado en Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales, Universidad Juárez del 22 Estado de Durango, 34120 Durango, MX. 23
Locating user equipments and access points using RSSI fingerprints: A Gaussian process approach

Location fingerprinting (LF) is an attractive localization technique which relies on existing infrastructures. The major drawback of LF is the requirement of having an updated fingerprint database. Gaussian Process (GP) is a non-parametric modeling technique which can be used to model the received signal strength indicator (RSSI) and create the fingerprint database based on few training data. In this paper we use a parametric pathloss model for the GP mean and a flexible non-parametric covariance function, so we can get reliable estimates with low fingerprinting effort. In our experiment, we show that with 23 fingerprint locations we perform as well as traditional fingerprinting with over 230 fingerprinted locations for an office space of 2500m2.
The Role of Institutional Pressures in Driving Internal and External Green Supply Chain Practices and Environmental Performance

The contribution of the present investigation is also extended to determine the impact of green supply chain practices in influencing organizational performance. Hence, the understanding drive from such comprehensive approach will aid the manufacturing sector of Malaysia to identify the contribution of local and international institutionsâ€™ pressures in affecting the success of Malaysian green supply chain methods. In this current research, we applied of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to discover the four factors are extracted by total twenty-nine items in which all items factor loadings are more noteworthy than 0.70. The results of structural equation modelling confirm that internal green supply chain practice and external green supply chain practice have significantly and positively influenced by institutional pressure. Furthermore, the outcomes of structural equation modelling also certify that, institutional pressure has a positive and significant impact on environmental performance. Finally, the outcomes more explained that internal green supply chain practices and external green supply chain practices have a positive and significant effect on environmental performance in manufacturing firms of Malaysia.
YSOVAR: THE FIRST SENSITIVE, WIDE-AREA, MID-INFRARED PHOTOMETRIC MONITORING OF THE ORION NEBULA CLUSTER

We present initial results from time-series imaging at infrared wavelengths of 0.9 deg2 in the Orion Nebula Cluster (ONC). During Fall 2009 we obtained 81 epochs of Spitzer 3.6 and 4.5 μm data over 40 consecutive days. We extracted light curves with ∼3% photometric accuracy for ∼2000 ONC members ranging from several solar masses down to well below the hydrogen-burning mass limit. For many of the stars, we also have time-series photometry obtained at optical (Ic) and/or near-infrared (JKs) wavelengths. Our data set can be mined to determine stellar rotation periods, identify new pre-main-sequence eclipsing binaries, search for new substellar Orion members, and help better determine the frequency of circumstellar disks as a function of stellar mass in the ONC. Our primary focus is the unique ability of 3.6 and 4.5 μm variability information to improve our understanding of inner disk processes and structure in the Class I and II young stellar objects (YSOs). In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the YSOVAR Orion data obtained in Fall 2009 and highlight our light curves for AA-Tau analogs—YSOs with narrow dips in flux, most probably due to disk density structures passing through our line of sight. Detailed follow-up observations are needed in order to better quantify the nature of the obscuring bodies and what this implies for the structure of the inner disks of YSOs.
The dual nature of adaptive coordination in teams

Adaptive team coordination is a central topic in the team dynamics literature. Most team adaptation research to date addresses team responses to demands for flexibility triggered by dynamic external forces. Little explicit attention has been paid to demands for stability created by continued pressures on efficiency and control. To capture this dual nature of adaptive coordination, we propose to characterize adaptation triggers in terms of stability and flexibility demands and suggest four modes of adaptive coordination that enable teams to adequately balance these demands. Grounded in team as well as organizational literatures, we explicate the specific patterns of coordination mechanisms comprising each mode of coordination, termed experiential, exploitative, exploratory, and ambidextrous coordination. The new insights offered into team adaptive coordination can spur research that further integrates team and organizational perspectives on adaptation processes.
Componentwise bounds and invariant sets for switched systems with nonlinear delayed-state-dependent perturbations

We present a novel method to compute componentwise transient bounds, componentwise ultimate bounds, and invariant regions for switched continuous-time linear systems with perturbation bounds that may depend nonlinearly on a delayed state. The main advantage of the method is its componentwise nature, i.e. the fact that it allows each component of the perturbation vector to have an independent bound and that the bounds and sets obtained are also given componentwise. This componentwise method does not employ a norm for bounding either the perturbation or state vectors, and thus may avoid conservativeness due to different perturbation or state vector components having substantially different bounds. We give conditions for the derived bounds to be of local or semiglobal nature. In addition, we deal with the case of perturbation bounds that depend linearly on a delayed state as a particular case of the nonlinear dependence for which the bounds derived are shown to be globally valid. A novel sufficient condition for practical stability is also provided.
Contour-Based Dead-Time Harmonic Analysis in a Three-Level Neutral-Point-Clamped Inverter

The term dead time refers to a prime safety factor for most power electronic converter topologies, and it is included either in the control software or in the gate/base driver hardware, depending on the application as well as the control requirements. In this paper, the authors present a comprehensive numerical analysis of dead-time effects on the output voltage of a three-level neutral-point-clamped (NPC) inverter. To incorporate the dead-time effect in the output voltage, 3-D models of three-level carrier pulse width modulation (PWM) methods are modified for two dead-time implementations. Closed-form expressions of inverter phase voltage harmonics for phase opposition disposition (POD) PWM are derived based on the double Fourier series approach and modified contour plots. The harmonic spectra from numerical evaluations, simulations, and experiments for natural sampling (NS), symmetrical regular sampling (SRS), and asymmetrical regular sampling (ARS) are compared to validate the mathematical models. In addition, the fundamental voltage with respect to the dead time and the load phase angle is presented based on analytical results and simulation.
An Automatic Wi-Fi-Based Approach for Extraction of User Places and Their Context

With the analysis of various sensor data from the mobile devices, it is possible to extract user situations, so-called user context. This is needed for the development of modern, user-friendly services. Therefore, we developed a simple, nonintrusive, and automatic method based on the Wi-Fi fingerprints and GPS. The method finds user stay points, aggregates them into meaningful stay regions, and assigns them four general user contexts: home, work, transit, and free time. We evaluated its performance on the real traces of six different users who annotated their contexts over eight days. The method determined the stay mode of the users with accuracy, precision, and recall of above 96%. In combination with the novel approach for aggregation, all regions relevant to the users were determined. Among the tested aggregation schemes, the fingerprint similarity approach worked the best. The context of the determined stay regions was on average accurately inferred in 98% of the time. For the contexts home, work, and free time, the precision and recall exceeded 86%. The results indicate that the method is robust and can be deployed in various fields where context awareness is desired.
Atomoxetine for attention deficits following traumatic brain injury: Results from a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Objective: To determine if atomoxetine would improve attention impairment following traumatic brain injury (TBI). Setting: Outpatients from a free-standing, private, not-for-profit rehabilitation hospital. Population: Fifty-five adult participants with a history of a single moderate-to-severe TBI, who were at least 1 year from injury and with self-reported complaints of attention difficulties. Intervention: Atomoxetine, a selective norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor with a primary indication for attention dosed at 40 mg twice a day for 2 weeks, compared to placebo. Design: Randomized double-blind placebo controlled trial, with placebo run-in. Measures: Cognitive Drug Research (CDR), Computerized Cognitive Assessment System, Stroop Color and Word Test, Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1), Neurobehavioural Functioning Inventory (NFI). Results: Atomoxetine was well-tolerated by the subject sample. The use of atomoxetine by individuals with reported attention difficulty following TBI did not significantly improve scores on measures of attention, the CDR Power of Attention domain or the Stroop Interference score. In addition, no significant relationship was found between atomoxetine use and self-reported symptoms of attention or depression. Conclusion: Atomoxetine did not significantly improve performance on measures of attention among individuals post-TBI with difficulties with attention. This study follows a trend of other pharmacological studies not demonstrating significant results among those with a history of TBI. Various possibilities are discussed, including the need for a more sophisticated system of classification of TBI. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00702364.
Influence of Physical Engagement on Job Performance among Employees in the Civil Service: A Case of Kakamega Regional Head Quarters in Kenya

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of physical engagement on Job Performance among employees in the civil service at Kakamega regional Headquarters, Kenya. A target sample of 258 respondents drawn from a sampling comprising top, supervisory, and lower cadre employees was obtained using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. From the top management, a census was used to obtain all the 30 respondents. From the supervisory and lower cadre employees’ strata, a proportionate allocation was used to select a 61 middle managers and 167 lower cadre employees (representative sample from each) and the data collected by use of questionnaires. Data was analysed using descriptive, correlation and multiple linear regression analyses. Findings of the study indicated that the civil service employees at Kakamega regional Headquarters experience high physical engagement from their superiors. As a results, it was found that their job performance had increased considerably. Further, the study also revealed a strong positive and significant correlation between physical engagement and job performance. These findings suggest that the civil service employees value the physical engagement that they receive from their workplaces which then leads to increased job performance. Therefore, the study recommends that more emphasis should be placed in ensuring the civil servants at Kakamega regional headquarters continue to be more physically engaged for enhanced job performance.
A novel double-side CMOS-MEMS post processing for monolithic sensor integration

This study presents a novel double-side CMOS post-process to monolithically integrate various capacitance type CMOS sensors on a single chip. In applications, the pressure sensor and linear accelerometer have been realized and monolithic integrated using the TSMC 2P4M process and the present post-process. The measurement results show that sensitivities (non-linearity) of the pressure sensor and the accelerometer are 12 mV/kPa (4.77%), and 3.9 mV/G (1.06%), respectively. The measurement ranges are 0~10 kPa, and 0.3~6 G, respectively.
Are spiral ganglion cell numbers important for speech perception with a cochlear implant?

OBJECTIVE Studies of factors affecting the survival of ganglion cells in adults with profound hearing loss and speech perception in cochlear implant users are reviewed in order to assess the hypothesis that ganglion cell numbers have a strong influence on the level of speech perception achieved by adult implant users. DATA SOURCES All histopathologic data have been published as tables or figures in refereed papers. Speech perception data were collected from published papers and directly from clinics and from Cochlear Corporation's database. STUDY SELECTION Histopathologic studies with reasonably large groups of patients were selected. The speech perception data were from the largest study available. DATA EXTRACTION All data used have been published in refereed journals of high repute. No other assessment of quality or validity was available to the author. DATA SYNTHESIS Trends in the speech perception data were compared qualitatively and quantitatively with trends in the histopathologic ganglion cell data. CONCLUSIONS The analysis found no strong evidence that spiral ganglion cell numbers have a strong influence on the level of speech perception achieved with a cochlear implant. A possible explanation for this surprising result may be that the minimum number of cells required for good speech perception is quite low, and the majority of implant users exceed this minimum requirement.
Design and Implementation of Mobile Phone System for Estimating Nutrient Content of Foods

With the increasing number of obese or overweight people, healthy diet has become a hot topic. Most of the health management software on the market lacks the function of estimating food nutrition, which causes users to be unable to accurately understand their own diet. Based on the food volume calculation method, a mobile phone estimating system that uses the combination of Client-Server and database to estimate food nutrition is designed and realized in this paper. It provides personalized dietary and nearby restaurants recommendations based on daily meals and physical indicators, which not only greatly increased the accuracy of food nutrition estimation, but also is convenient and quick.
Usefulness of the stomacher in a microbiological regulatory laboratory

The relative efficiency of the Waring blender, the Stomacher 400, and the Stomacher 3500 for preparing food samples for microbiological analysis was studied. Comparative aerobic plate count (APC) values were determined on 671 samples, representing 30 categories of foods. Of the 26 categories of nonfatty foods, the blender gave significantly higher geometric mean APC values than those given by the Stomacher 400 and the Stomacher 3500 in 65 and 69 percent of the categories, respectively. In a comparison of the two Stomacher models, the Stomacher 400 gave significantly higher geometric mean APC values than these given by the Stomacher 3500 in 73 percent of the food categories. Addition of Tween 80 to four categories of fatty foods at concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 percent did not raise the APC values given by either model of stomacher to the levels given by the Waring blender. Overall, the efficiency of both models of Stomacher, relative to the blender and to each other, was specific and depended upon the particular food being analyzed.