Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
PapierCraft: a command system for interactive paper

Knowledge workers use paper extensively for document reviewing and note-taking due to its versatility and simplicity of use. As users annotate printed documents and gather notes, they create a rich web of annotations and cross references. Unfortunately, as paper is a static media, this web often gets trapped in the physical world. While several digital solutions such as XLibris [15] and Digital Desk [18] have been proposed, they suffer from a small display size or onerous hardware requirements.To address these limitations, we propose PapierCraft, a gesture-based interface that allows users to manipulate digital documents directly using their printouts as proxies. Using a digital pen, users can annotate a printout or draw command gestures to indicate operations such as copying a document area, pasting an area previously copied, or creating a link. Upon pen synchronization, our infrastructure executes these commands and presents the result in a customized viewer. In this paper we describe the design and implementation of the PapierCraft command system, and report on early user feedback.
Variations in outcomes for Indigenous women with breast cancer in Australia: A systematic review

&NA; This systematic review examines variations in outcomes along the breast cancer continuum for Australian women by Indigenous status. Multiple databases were systematically searched for peer‐reviewed articles published from 1 January 1990 to 1 March 2015 focussing on adult female breast cancer patients in Australia and assessing survival, patient and tumour characteristics, diagnosis and treatment by Indigenous status. Sixteen quantitative studies were included with 12 rated high, 3 moderate and 1 as low quality. No eligible studies on referral, treatment choices, completion or follow‐up were retrieved. Indigenous women had poorer survival most likely reflecting geographical isolation, advanced disease, patterns of care, comorbidities and disadvantage. They were also more likely to be diagnosed when younger, have advanced disease or comorbidities, reside in disadvantaged or remote areas, and less likely to undergo mammographic screening or surgery. Despite wide heterogeneity across studies, an overall pattern of poorer survival for Indigenous women and variations along the breast cancer continuum of care was evident. The predominance of state‐specific studies and small numbers of included Indigenous women made forming a national perspective difficult. The review highlighted the need to improve Indigenous identification in cancer registries and administrative databases and identified key gaps notably the lack of qualitative studies in current literature.
A super-resolution polarimetric direct mapping imaging algorithm for a bistatic UWB-radar

In this paper a real time capable 2D imaging method for ultra-wideband Radar is presented. A well known wavefront localization method is adapted and improved using a super-resolution wavefront extraction method and exploring the polarimetric information of the target under test. The imaging algorithm is real time capable and directly maps an extracted wavefront to the target contour in contrast to classical popular migration algorithms. Furthermore, the new proposed imaging algorithm is designed for a circular scanning trajectory, or a rotating target and a bi-static antenna configuration with two receiver antennas. Experimental validations are performed with a geometrically complex object, a M-sequence UWB Radar device (4.5 GHz - 13.5 GHz) and compact Vivaldi Ultra-Wideband antennas.
Risk factors for recurrence of invasive fungal infection during secondary antifungal prophylaxis in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients

Invasive fungal infections (IFIs) are a major cause of mortality among allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo‐HSCT) patients. Thanks to the widespread use of secondary antifungal prophylaxis (SAP), a history of IFI is not an absolute contraindication to allo‐HSCT. However, IFI recurrence remains a risk factor for transplant‐related mortality.
The Neural Representation Benchmark and its Evaluation on Brain and Machine

A key requirement for the development of effective learning representations is their evaluation and comparison to representations we know to be effective. In natural sensory domains, the community has viewed the brain as a source of inspiration and as an implicit benchmark for success. However, it has not been possible to directly test representational learning algorithms directly against the representations contained in neural systems. Here, we propose a new benchmark for visual representations on which we have directly tested the neural representation in multiple visual cortical areas in macaque (utilizing data from [Majaj et al., 2012]), and on which any computer vision algorithm that produces a feature space can be tested. The benchmark measures the effectiveness of the neural or machine representation by computing the classification loss on the ordered eigendecomposition of a kernel matrix [Montavon et al., 2011]. In our analysis we find that the neural representation in visual area IT is superior to visual area V4. In our analysis of representational learning algorithms, we find that three-layer models approach the representational performance of V4 and the algorithm in [Le et al., 2012] surpasses the performance of V4. Impressively, we find that a recent supervised algorithm [Krizhevsky et al., 2012] achieves performance comparable to that of IT for an intermediate level of image variation difficulty, and surpasses IT at a higher difficulty level. We believe this result represents a major milestone: it is the first learning algorithm we have found that exceeds our current estimate of IT representation performance. We hope that this benchmark will assist the community in matching the representational performance of visual cortex and will serve as an initial rallying point for further correspondence between representations derived in brains and machines.
Oxide thermoelectrics: The challenges, progress, and outlook

Most state-of-the-art thermoelectric (TE) materials contain heavy elements Bi, Pb, Sb, or Te and exhibit maximum figure of merit, ZT ∼1–2. On the other hand, oxides were believed to make poor TEs because of the low carrier mobility and high lattice thermal conductivity. That is why the discoveries of good p-type TE properties in layered cobaltites Na_xCoO_2, Ca_4Co_3O_9, and Bi_2Sr_2Co_2O_9, and promising n-type TE properties in CaMnO_3- and SrTiO_3-based perovskites and doped ZnO, broke new ground in thermoelectrics study. The past two decades have witnessed more than an order of magnitude enhancement in ZT of oxides. In this article, we briefly review the challenges, progress, and outlook of oxide TE materials in their different forms (bulk, epitaxial film, superlattice, and nanocomposites), with a greater focus on the nanostructuring approach and the late development of the oxide-based TE module.
Data security in cloud as a service for access control among multilevel users

Cloud has gained popularity for renting out resources. But, among resources, the storage is one of the most popular services of cloud. The storage is equally purchased on rent by both organizations as well as individuals. Now, due to increase in demand of cloud services, the concept of federation has evolved. However, access control to data in federated environment has not yet been taken in consideration. Mainly three types of access controls systems are used. Role Based Access Control (RBAC) by Organizations with more than 500 users. Attribute Based Access Control (ABAC) some what modified but still limited to users. And the third, Access Control Lists (ACL) which is mostly considered as useless in cloud environment. Although both RBAC and ABAC have been extended for their proper use in cloud environment. But, still there is a lack of proper access control system for data in federated environment. In this paper we are presenting a new access control model, named as Super Unified Access Control (SUAS). We are providing a model for Data Security as a Service (DSaaS). The main advantage of DSaaS is that it makes the storage Service Provider (SP) free of data security concerns. Our access control model is equally beneficial for organizations as well as individuals.
Identification by Molecular Methods and Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization–Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry and Antifungal Susceptibility Profiles of Clinically Significant Rare Aspergillus Species in a Referral Chest Hospital in Delhi, India

ABSTRACT Aspergillus species cause a wide spectrum of clinical infections. Although Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillus flavus remain the most commonly isolated species in aspergillosis, in the last decade, rare and cryptic Aspergillus species have emerged in diverse clinical settings. The present study analyzed the distribution and in vitro antifungal susceptibility profiles of rare Aspergillus species in clinical samples from patients with suspected aspergillosis in 8 medical centers in India. Further, a matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry in-house database was developed to identify these clinically relevant Aspergillus species. β-Tubulin and calmodulin gene sequencing identified 45 rare Aspergillus isolates to the species level, except for a solitary isolate. They included 23 less common Aspergillus species belonging to 12 sections, mainly in Circumdati, Nidulantes, Flavi, Terrei, Versicolores, Aspergillus, and Nigri. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) identified only 8 (38%) of the 23 rare Aspergillus isolates to the species level. Following the creation of an in-house database with the remaining 14 species not available in the Bruker database, the MALDI-TOF MS identification rate increased to 95%. Overall, high MICs of ≥2 μg/ml were noted for amphotericin B in 29% of the rare Aspergillus species, followed by voriconazole in 20% and isavuconazole in 7%, whereas MICs of >0.5 μg/ml for posaconazole were observed in 15% of the isolates. Regarding the clinical diagnoses in 45 patients with positive rare Aspergillus species cultures, 19 (42%) were regarded to represent colonization. In the remaining 26 patients, rare Aspergillus species were the etiologic agent of invasive, chronic, and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, keratitis, and mycetoma.
Organization of Ionotropic Glutamate Receptors at Dendrodendritic Synapses in the Rat Olfactory Bulb

Dendrodendritic synapses between mitral (or tufted) and granule cells of the olfactory bulb play a major role in the processes of odor discrimination and olfactory learning. Release of glutamate at these synapses activates postsynaptic receptors on the dendritic spines of granule cells, as well as presynaptic NMDA receptors in the mitral cell membrane. However, immunocytochemical studies have failed to demonstrate the presence of ionotropic glutamate receptors in granule cell dendrites. By using a postembedding immunogold procedure, we describe here the precise organization of neurotransmitter receptors at dendrodendritic synapses. We show that there is a selective localization of glutamate and GABA receptors at asymmetric and symmetric synaptic junctions, respectively. In addition, we demonstrate that NMDA and AMPA receptors are clustered at postsynaptic specializations on granule cell spines and that they are extensively colocalized. Conversely, glutamate receptors do not appear to be concentrated in clusters on mitral cell dendrites, suggesting that the presynaptic effects of glutamate are mediated by a small complement of extrasynaptic receptors. By analyzing the subsynaptic distribution of the NR1 and GluR2/3 subunits, we show that they are distributed along the entire extent of the postsynaptic specialization, indicating that both NMDA and AMPA receptors are available for dendrodendritic signaling between mitral and granule cells. These results indicate that the principles recently found to underlie the organization of glutamate receptors at axospinous synapses also apply to dendrodendritic synapses.
HCI-Based ERP Auditing System Usability Assessment Framework

Internal control systems and auditing obligations have changed and transformed dramatically due to recent trends. Computer-assisted audit techniques and ERP computer auditing systems are being designed to address growing demands in auditing. These assist auditors in performing their auditing work where information technology is in place. However, they possess some technical limitations that are beyond the abilities and demands of auditors. To address these concerns, this study explores 28 usability features of ERP systems. The study is based on the human-computer interaction, and uses content analysis and the Delphi method for theoretical validation. Moreover, the study utilizes an experimental approach to develop and examine the usability assessment framework of the designated ERP computer auditing system. This study therefore contributes to the development of a sufficient and manageable assessment framework for ERP computer-assisted auditing systems, and it intends to provide researchers and businesses with prospective directions in this subject area.
On‐line near infrared monitoring of glycerol‐boosted anaerobic digestion processes: Evaluation of process analytical technologies

A study of NIR as a tool for process monitoring of thermophilic anaerobic digestion boosted by glycerol has been carried out, aiming at developing simple and robust Process Analytical Technology modalities for on‐line surveillance in full scale biogas plants. Three 5 L laboratory fermenters equipped with on‐line NIR sensor and special sampling stations were used as a basis for chemometric multivariate calibration. NIR characterisation using Transflexive Embedded Near Infra‐Red Sensor (TENIRS) equipment integrated into an external recurrent loop on the fermentation reactors, allows for representative sampling, of the highly heterogeneous fermentation bio slurries. Glycerol is an important by‐product from the increasing European bio‐diesel production. Glycerol addition can boost biogas yields, if not exceeding a limiting 5–7 g L−1 concentration inside the fermenter—further increase can cause strong imbalance in the anaerobic digestion process. A secondary objective was to evaluate the effect of addition of glycerol, in a spiking experiment which introduced increasing organic overloading as monitored by volatile fatty acids (VFA) levels. High correlation between on‐line NIR determinations of glycerol and VFA contents has been documented. Chemometric regression models (PLS) between glycerol and NIR spectra needed no outlier removals and only one PLS‐component was required. Test set validation resulted in excellent measures of prediction performance, precision: r2 = 0.96 and accuracy = 1.04, slope of predicted versus reference fitting. Similar prediction statistics for acetic acid, iso‐butanoic acid and total VFA proves that process NIR spectroscopy is able to quantify all pertinent levels of both volatile fatty acids and glycerol. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2008;99: 302–313. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Association among work exposure, alcohol intake, smoking and Dupuytren's disease in a large cohort study (GAZEL)

Objectives In view of the debate of factors in Dupuytren’s disease, we aimed to describe its relationship with certain occupational factors, alcohol intake and smoking. Setting The French GAZEL cohort (employees of Electricité de France and Gaz de France). Participants Participants of the cohort who answered a questionnaire in 2012, that is, 13 587 participants (73.7% of the questionnaire sent). In 2007, self-assessed lifetime occupational biomechanical exposure was recorded (carrying loads, manipulating a vibrating tool and climbing stairs), as well as alcohol intake, smoking and diabetes mellitus. Analyses were performed on high alcohol intake, smoking and duration of relevant work exposure, stratified by gender. Primary and secondary outcome measures From a specific question on Dupuytren’s disease assessed in 2012, the outcome measures were self-reported Dupuytren’s disease (yes/no) and disabling Dupuytren’s disease (including surgery). Results A total of 10 017 men and 3570 women, aged 64–73 years, were included; the mean age for men was 68 years and for women was 65 years. Among men, the following were significantly associated with Dupuytren’s disease: age (OR 1.03 (1.00; 1.06)), diabetes (OR 1.31 (1.07; 1.60)), heavy drinking (OR 1.36 (1.10; 1.69)) and over 15 years of manipulating a vibrating tool at work (OR 1.52 (1.15; 2.02)); except for diabetes, the association with these factors was stronger for disabling Dupuytren’s disease (or surgery), with OR 1.07 (1.03; 1.11), 1.71 (1.25; 2.33) and 1.98(1.34; 2.91), respectively, for age, heavy drinking and over 15 years of manipulating a vibrating tool at work. Among the 3570 women included, 160 reported Dupuytren’s disease (4.5%). The number of cases in the group of women was too low to reach conclusions, although the findings seemed similar for age, diabetes and vibration exposure. Conclusions In this large French cohort study, Dupuytren’s disease in men was associated with high levels of alcohol consumption and exposure to hand-transmitted vibration. It is likely that the same applied to women.
Association of Plasma Adiponectin and Oxidized Low-Density Lipoprotein with Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Diabetic Nephropathy

Aims. We sought to determine the association between levels of adiponectin and oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) in patients with diabetic nephropathy as well as their effect on carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT). Methods. Adiponectin and ox-LDL were determined in 25 diabetic patients without nephropathy and 94 patients at different stages of diabetic nephropathy including subjects on hemodialysis. cIMT was measured using real-time B-mode ultrasonography. Results. Plasma adiponectin levels increased significantly with severity of diabetic nephropathy (P = 0.002), on the contrary to ox-LDL which decreased with disease severity (P < 0.001). cIMT was significantly higher at late stages of diabetic nephropathy compared with early stages (P = 0.022). Adiponectin was a significant negative predictor of ox-LDL levels (β = −5.45, P = 0.023), independently of confounding factors. There was no significant correlation between cIMT and adiponectin or ox-LDL either in the total sample population or according to disease staging. Cluster analysis showed that patients with the highest cIMT values, highest levels of adiponectin, and lowest levels of ox-LDL were included in one cluster and all assigned to stage 5 of diabetic nephropathy. Conclusions. There was no significant association between adiponectin or ox-LDL and cIMT and, therefore, other factors affecting this surrogate marker of cardiovascular disease in diabetic nephropathy should be sought.
An Empirical Study of Randomized Unit Tests using Nighthawk System

Randomized testing has been shown to be an effective method for testing software units. However, the thoroughness of randomized unit testing varies widely according to the input which is provided by the user. Such as the relative frequencies with which methods are called to be improved the thoroughness of randomized unit testing. In this paper the system, describes genetic algorithm based parameter finding for randomized unit testing that optimizes test coverage. Here the unit test data will be generated by nighthawk system. The system can be viewed as two levels, lower level and upper level. Randomized unit testing engine is a lower level, which tests a set of methods according to parameter values specified as genes in a chromosome, including parameters that encode a value reuse policy. The upper level is a genetic algorithm (GA) which uses fitness evaluation, selection, mutation and recombination of chromosomes in order to find out good values for the genes. Integrity is evaluated on the basis of test coverage and number of method calls performed. To find good parameters users can use Nighthawk and then perform with randomized unit testing based on those parameters. Many new test cases can quickly generate by randomized testing that achieve high coverage, and can continue to do so for as long as users wish to run it. In this research the test coverage
A new probing scheme for fault detection and identification

Probing technology has been used as a fault detection and identification method in computer networks and successful applications have been reported. One of the most appealing features of probing-based schemes is that it is an active approach. A set of probes can be sent on a periodic basis. If a network failure is detected, the outcomes of these probes are further analyzed to determine the root cause of the problem. However, the availability of a large set of such probes may in fact place a huge burden on management systems in terms of extra management traffic and storage space. Hence, the need of minimizing such a probing set has become highly desirable. In this work, we propose a preplanned probe selection scheme, in which a small set of probes are chosen such that it maintains the diagnostic power of the original set. The new approach is based on the constraint satisfaction problem paradigm and its powerful search techniques are exploited. The efficiency of the new algorithm has been demonstrated by the results reported.
Fixing and staining methods for lead and copper in tissues.

Lead and copper are of great importance clinically, especially lead, owing to their poisonous properties. Unfortunately there are no specific differential stains for these metals in tissues as there is, for example, for iron. Therefore it has not been possible to study them microscopically in direct connection with the lesions they produce. Both metals will stain gray to black if thin pieces of tissue are placed in a solution of hydrogen sulphide, but the test is not at all delicate and microscopically is useless. The object of this communication is to call attention to two simple staining methods which although only partially differential are very delicate and histologically of value.
Cryptographic Defence against Misbehaving TCP Receivers

A method of reactivating a mercaptan oxidation catalytic composite of an adsorptive support and a metal chelate comprising contacting the composite with an aqueous solution of a quaternary ammonium compound and a linear ionic compound at a temperature of from about 55 DEG C. to about 175 DEG C.