Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
DIFFUSE-INTERFACE MODELING OF LIQUID-VAPOR PHASE SEPARATION IN A VAN DER WAALS FLUID

We simulate liquid-vapor phase separation in a van der Waals fluid that is deeply quenched into the unstable range of its phase diagram. Our theoretical approach follows the diffuse-interface model, where convection induced by phase change is accounted for via a nonequilibrium (Korteweg) force expressing the tendency of the liquid-vapor system to minimize its free energy. Spinodal decomposition patterns for critical and off-critical van der Waals fluids are studied numerically, revealing the scaling laws of the characteristic length scale and composition of single-phase microdomains, together with their dependence on the Reynolds number. Unlike phase separation of viscous binary mixtures, here local equilibrium is reached almost immediately after single-phase domains start to form. In addition, as predicted by scaling laws, such domains grow in time like t2/3. Comparison between 2D and 3D results reveals that 2D simulations capture, even quantitatively, the main features of the phenomenon.
Perception of print : reading research in experimental psychology

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Initiation of PCSK9 inhibition in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia entering adulthood: a new design for living with a high-risk condition?

According to current estimates, as many as 4.5 million people in Europe suffer from the heterozygous form of familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). 1 Their plasma concentration of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is two to three times above normal from birth, and accordingly, if untreated, the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is markedly increased compared with non-HeFH populations.1 Indeed, in the pre-statin era, a clinical study on the incidence of CHD in patients with molecularly defined HeFH showed that the mean age of onset of symptomatic CHD was 42 ± 7 (SD) years for men and 48 ± 11 years for women, and that the corresponding ages at the time of first AMI were 47 ± 12 and 59 ± 13 years, respectively ( Figure 1 ). 2 The early onset of clinically significant CHD in the pre-statin era is understandable, since the plasma concentration of LDL-C strongly elevated from birth. It also explains the early onset of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in these patients. Thus, extrapolation of coronary angiographic data from HeFH males and HeFH females predicted that, on average, coronary stenosis starts at 17 and 25 years of age, respectively ( Figure 2 ). 3 Corresponding non-invasive data have been obtained recently by assessing accumulation of coronary plaque burden with computed tomography angiography in a HeFH patient population on suboptimal statin therapy, which had been initiated in adulthood.4 When the plaque burden was extrapolated to age, the data suggested that atherosclerotic plaques may start to develop in HeFH males and females at a mean age of ∼20 and 30 years, respectively. Moreover, the total plaque burden significantly predicted future coronary …
Improving the Collocation Extraction Method Using an Untagged Corpus for Persian Word Sense Disambiguation

Word sense disambiguation is used in many natural language processing fields. One of the ways of disambiguation is the use of decision list algorithm which is a supervised method. Supervised methods are considered as the most accurate machine learning algorithms but they are strongly influenced by knowledge acquisition bottleneck which means that their efficiency depends on the size of the tagged training set, in which their preparation is difficult, time-consuming and costly. The proposed method in this article improves the efficiency of this algorithm where there is a small tagged training set. This method uses a statistical method for collocation extraction from a big untagged corpus. Thus, the more important collocations which are the features used for creation of learning hypotheses will be identified. Weighting the features improves the efficiency and accuracy of a decision list algorithm which has been trained with a small training corpus.
SVM Classification of EEG Signals for Brain Computer Interface

In this paper, a brain/computer interface is proposed. The aim of this work is the recognition of the will of a human being, without the need of detecting the movement of any muscle. Disabled people could take, of course, most important advantages from this kind of sensor system, but it could also be useful in many other situations where arms and legs could not be used or a brain-computer interface is required to give commands. In order to achieve the above results, a prerequisite has been that of developing a system capable of recognizing and classifying four kind of tasks: thinking to move the right hand, thinking to move the left hand, performing a simple mathematical operation, and thinking to a carol. The data set exploited in the training and test phase of the system has been acquired by means of 61 electrodes and it is formed by time series subsequently transformed to the frequency domain, in order to obtain the power spectrum. For every electrode we have 128 frequency channels. The classification algorithm that we used is the Support Vector Machine (SVM).
The Nonstellar Infrared Continuum of Seyfert Galaxies

JHKL′M (1–5 μm) imaging of a sample of Seyfert 2 galaxies is presented. We have performed an accurate estimate of the near-infrared nonstellar nuclear fluxes. We confirm that the near-infrared nuclear continuum between 1 and 2.2 μm of some Seyfert 2s is dominated by stellar emission, whereas the continuum emission at longer wavelengths (λ = 3–5 μm) is almost entirely nonstellar in origin. The nonstellar spectral energy distributions (SED) in the infrared (up to 15 μm) of Seyfert galaxies show a variety of shapes, and they are well reproduced with the tapered disk models of Efstathiou & Rowan-Robinson. We have used two models, one including an optically thin cone component found to fit the SED of NGC 1068 and a coneless model. Although our modeling of the SEDs does not allow us to favor either model to account for all the observed SEDs, we find that the viewing angle toward the central source is well constrained by both models. The galaxies in our sample have fitted values of the viewing angle in the range θv = 0°–64°, for the assumed model parameters. We have also investigated nonstellar color-color diagrams (L′-M vs. H-M and L′-M vs. H-L′). The colors of the Seyfert galaxies with viewing angles θv < 30° are better reproduced with the cone model. These diagrams provide a good means to separate Seyfert 2s with moderate obscuration (AV ≲ 20 mag from hard X-ray observations) from those with high obscuration. The ground-based 4.8 μm and ISO 9.6 μm luminosities are well correlated with the hard X-ray luminosities of Seyfert 1s and 2s. These continuum emissions appear as a good indicator of the AGN luminosity, at least in the cases of hard X-ray Compton-thin Seyfert galaxies (NH ≤ 1024 cm-2). We finally stress the finding that some Compton thick galaxies show bright nonstellar emission at 5 μm. This suggests that the near-infrared emission in Seyfert galaxies is produced in an extended component illuminated by the central source, that is more visible from all viewing angles, providing a good explanation for the differing NH/AV ratios found in some Seyfert 2s. We discuss possible implications of mid-infrared surveys for the search of counterparts of highly obscured hard X-ray sources.
Studies on the Epidemiology and Outcome of Primary Systemic Vasculitis

Primary Systemic Vasculitides [PSV: Wegener's granulomatosis (WG), microscopic polyangiitis (MPA), Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) and polyarteritis nodosa (PAN)] are rare systemic diseases of unknown etiology; if untreated, they are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Changes in the classification and diagnostic improvements during the last decades have increased reported prevalence and incidence rates of PSV. However, many uncertainties remain regarding the epidemiology of PSV. This thesis contains a comprehensive description of the epidemiology and outcome of PSV from a stable population in southern Sweden. (I) Using multiple retrieval sources, all prevalent cases with PSV within a defined population were identified to determine the point prevalence (p.p.) per January 1, 2003. Eighty-six patients fulfilled the study criteria for PSV, which equals a prevalence of 299 cases per million inhabitants (160 for WG, 94 for MPA, 14 for CSS and 31 for PAN). This is the highest prevalence figure ever reported for PSV. By capture-recapture analysis the case completeness was estimated to be 97%. (II) The extent of irreversible organ damage, on the date of p.p., was measured using the Vasculitis Damage Index (VDI), for all the 86 patients from Paper I. Organ damage was very common in our patients, the medium VDI score was 3 and only 9% had not been assigned any item of damage. The most common type of damage was cardiovascular, followed by renal, neuropsychiatric and ear-nose-throat (ENT). ENT damage was more prevalent in younger while renal damage was more common in older patients. (III) The annual incidence rate for the PSV was estimated during a10-year period in two healthcare districts in southern Sweden with a total population of 640 000. A total of 140 patients fulfilled the study criteria. The incidence rate for the whole PSV group was 21/million (9.8 for WG, 10.1 for MPA and 0.9 for CSS and PAN each). For all patients, absolute survival rates were 87.8% at 1 year, 71.6 % at 5 years and 55 % at 10 years. Survival was better for WG then MPA. High age and renal disease at onset were the strongest predictors for mortality. (IV) The possible influence of cigarette smoking on the development of permanent organ damage was studied using cases from Paper I. Data were analyzed from 77 patients for whom data on smoking habits were available. Patients smoking at onset tended to develop more renal and cardiovascular damage. However, none of those who smoked at the time of diagnosis subsequently developed ENT damage. (Less)
Design analysis and implementation for ontology learning model

Ontology learning is a technology. Ontology learning can be used to establish ontology automatically or semi-automatically by introducing the ontology engineering and machine learning technology and many other sciences and technologies. The ontology learning technology which is proposed in our paper is to reduce the time of building an entire ontology. Our paper presents an Ontology Learning model which will enhance the efficiency of extraction concept, and enhance the efficiency of ontology building. It includes several aspects, and area concept extraction is the main aspect of all. The model combines personalized recommendation with concept extraction and realizes a more accurate and stable domain concept extraction method. We describe these techniques and report the results of the experiment examining its effectiveness and efficiency.
Functional remodeling of RNA processing in replacement chloroplasts by pathways retained from their predecessors

Chloroplasts originate through the endosymbiotic integration of a host and a photosynthetic symbiont, with processes established within the host for the biogenesis and maintenance of the nascent chloroplast. It is thought that several photosynthetic eukaryotes have replaced their original chloroplasts with others derived from different source organisms in a process termed “serial endosymbiosis of chloroplasts. ” However, it is not known whether replacement chloroplasts are affected by the biogenesis and maintenance pathways established to support their predecessors. Here, we investigate whether pathways established during a previous chloroplast symbiosis function in the replacement chloroplasts of the dinoflagellate alga Karenia mikimotoi. We show that chloroplast transcripts in K. mikimotoi are subject to 3′ polyuridylylation and extensive sequence editing. We confirm that these processes do not occur in free-living relatives of the replacement chloroplast lineage, but are otherwise found only in the ancestral, red algal-derived chloroplasts of dinoflagellates and their closest relatives. This indicates that these unusual RNA-processing pathways have been retained from the original symbiont lineage and made use of by the replacement chloroplast. Our results constitute an addition to current theories of chloroplast evolution in which chloroplast biogenesis may be radically remodeled by pathways remaining from previous symbioses.
Prediction of the range of hand positions available to a patient with movement restrictions at the joints of the upper limb – A mathematical model

A mathematical model has been constructed to predict the workspaces available to patients with reduced ranges of motion at the joints of the upper limb. The model uses the inverse kinematic method of Benati et al. (1982) together with simplified anatomical data. Comparisons with experimental data (Dempster, 1955) show significant discrepancies which are believe to be due to differences in scapular constraint and to simplified anatomical modelling. It is intended to improve the anatomical model by the use of the published data of Eyclesheimer and Shoemaker (1911). Despite the discrepancies, the model already detects significant differences between normal workspaces and those of patients with restriction at the joints of the upper limb. It is believed that this model could, when incorporated with empirical data, form the basis of an "expert" system to assist the therapist and clinician in the planning of rehabilitation of the upper limb.
Understanding Performance Issues in Component-Oriented Distributed Applications : The COMPAS Framework

Large enterprise applications such as financial systems are increasingly making use of Commercial-OffThe-Shelf (COTS) components in order to reduce development costs and increase productivity. Developers of such applications use productivity frameworks and component-oriented middleware such as EJB or . NET that help the development effort by providing run-time environments with support for a wide range of systemlevel services such as transactions and load-balancing. Due to the inherent complexity of such environments, it is often difficult to model and predict the performance of the resulting application, particularly when COTS components are used. We propose a framework that uses three interrelated modules to help developers understand and predict performance problems in component-oriented applications. The monitoring module extracts performance data in real-time from a running application. The modelling module generates UML models based on performance measurements from the monitoring module. Finally, the performance prediction module simulates the generated models for different workloads, helping developers understand the consequences of changes in user behaviour or changes in application design. Work is under way to implement the framework, with the current focus on the EJB platform.
SPES: The BKA Forensic Automatic Voice Comparison System

The BKA voice comparison system SPES is designed for forensic examination of speech recordings. The classical GMMUBM framework based on MAP adaptation as described by Reynolds et al. [1] is extended by the generation of recording adapted background models (RABMs). We present results from experiments using real case data. These results show how the most critical properties of real case recordings such as duration, channel, and samples per speaker influence system performance.
Research on Islanding Detection of Grid-Connected System

This paper proposed a modified detection based on the point of common coupling (PCC) voltage in the three-phrase inverter, combined over/under frequency protection, to achieve the detection of islanding states rapidly. Islanding detection is an common issue existing in distributed generation system. Compared with active islanding detection ,this method could detect the islanding quickly and effectively . The simulation and experimental results shows that this new method can detect the islanding phenomenon quickly and accurately, which can meet the requirement of islanding detection standard, which ensure the stability of the system and the power quality recycling to the grid.
The Influence of Media on Himba Conceptions of Dress, Ancestral and Cattle Worship, and the Implications for Culture Change

The Influence of Media on Himba Conceptions of Dress, Ancestral and Cattle Worship, and the Implications for Culture Change Austin Cameron Department of Communications, BYU Master of Arts For the Himba, deeply embedded cultural symbols—traditional daily way of life, traditional beliefs about the sacredness of cattle, and religious beliefs of ancestral worship—are of ancient origin and have been retained in their culture throughout all of recorded history. While they still exist in Himba society today, some scholars have observed a potential widespread generational shift in adherence to these core cultural values and beliefs. This study presents the findings of 41 in-depth interviews with members of the Himba tribe in northern Namibia—specifically Opuwo and Otutati— ages 18 to 65. It examines the degree to which cultural differences are emerging as a result of exposure to various influences including modern media. Special attention is given to differences among generational groups— young, middle-aged, and older Himba—that have occurred in the Himba daily way of life. Cultural differences are indicated by beliefs regarding dress and living style, cattle, and ancestral worship—the three major, deep-rooted Himba cultural symbols. Three theoretical explanations for culture change are discussed in order to explain observed differences among generational groups. Implications for culture change are provided as well as areas requiring future study. This study is unlike any other conducted among the Himba in that it formally addresses the degree to which cultural change of core cultural values exists. Himba culture has proven to be resilient to foreign influences, but some observers suggest that this is changing. Given the resources, times, and methodological restraints involved in this study, it was necessary to limit its scope to just an exploration of the existence of a potential widespread generational difference in Himba cultural values, and not an in-depth exploration of the reasons behind it. This research hopes to provide a foundation of research from which subsequent researchers can progress in our collective understanding of what Himba generational changes are occurring and how these potentially unprecedented changes have occurred.
Numerical Methods in Markov Chain Modeling

This paper describes and compares several methods for computing stationary probability distributions of Markov chains. The main linear algebra problem consists of computing an eigenvector of a sparse, nonsymmetric matrix associated with a known eigenvalue. It can also be cast as a problem of solving a homogeneous, singular linear system. We present several methods based on combinations of Krylov subspace techniques, single vector power iteration/relaxation procedures and acceleration techniques. We compare the performance of these methods on some realistic problems.
Segmenting by seeking the symmetry axis

We introduce a method for segmenting a shape from an image and simultaneously determining its symmetry axis. The symmetry is used to help the segmentation and in turn the segmentation determines the symmetry. The problem is formulated as one of minimizing a goodness of fitness function and Dijkstra's algorithm is used to find the global minimum of the cost function. The results are illustrated on real images.
High-Performance Fortran and possible extensions to support conjugate gradient algorithms

Evaluates the High Performance Fortran (HPF) language for the compact expression and efficient implementation of conjugate-gradient iterative matrix-solvers on high-performance computing and communications (HPCC) platforms. We discuss the use of intrinsic functions, data distribution directives and explicitly parallel constructs to optimize performance by minimizing communications requirements in a portable manner. We focus on implementations using the existing HPF definitions but also discuss issues arising that may influence a revised definition for HPF-2. Some of the codes discussed are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.npac. syr.edu/hpfa/, along with other educational and discussion material related to applications in HPF.
IRF5rs2004640 single nucleotide polymorphism is associated with susceptibility to rheumatoid arthritis in South Indian Tamils.

Polymorphism of interferon regulatory factor 5 (IRF5), a latent transcription factor gene has been associated with various auto-immune diseases. Our aim was to study the IRF5rs2004640 gene polymorphism and its association with disease susceptibility, disease phenotype and treatment response in South Indian Tamil patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study was conducted on 217 RA patients fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2010 criteria and 482 healthy controls (HCs) without family history of autoimmune disease. The IRF5rs2004640 genotyping was performed using a TaqMan 5' allelic discrimination assay. We found that the IRF5rs2004640T allele [P < 0.0001, odds ratio (OR) 3.25, 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.55-4.12] and TT genotype (P < 0.0001, OR 4.60, 95% CI 3.23-6.57) were significantly more frequent in RA patients as compared with HCs. No association was found between IRF5rs2004640 polymorphism, clinical manifestations, autoantibody profile and treatment response. IRF5rs2004640 T (mutant) allele may be a susceptibility factor conferring risk for RA in South Indian Tamils, whereas G allele (wild type) may be protective.
A novel combination: ranpirnase and rosiglitazone induce a synergistic apoptotic effect by down-regulating Fra-1 and Survivin in cancer cells

Accumulating evidence supports the idea that two known phosphatidylinositol 3′-kinase (PI3K) downstream proteins, Fra-1 and Survivin, are potential targets for cancer therapy. Increased expression of Fra-1, a Fos family member of the transcription factor activator protein-1, has been implicated in both the maintenance and the progression of the transformed state of several cancer cells. In addition, high Survivin expression in tumors correlates with more aggressive behavior, lower response to chemotherapeutic drugs, and shortened survival time. Previously, we reported that, in malignant mesothelioma cells with increased PI3K activity, small-molecule inhibitors of the PI3K/AKT pathway acted cooperatively with the amphibian RNase chemotherapeutic drug ranpirnase to inhibit cell growth. Because the thiazolidinedione antidiabetic drug rosiglitazone targets the PI3K/AKT pathway, we investigated the effect of the combination of these two drugs in cell survival in several cancer cell lines. We show here that the combination of ranpirnase and rosiglitazone synergistically decreases cell viability and increases cell apoptosis in several cancer cell lines. Cell killing is associated with decreased Fra-1 and Survivin expression and knockdown of Fra-1 increases cell killing by ranpirnase in a dose-dependent manner but not by rosiglitazone. The drug combination does not have a synergistic effect on killing in Fra-1 knockdown cells, showing that Fra-1 modulation accounts in part for the synergism. The novel drug combination of ranpirnase and rosiglitazone is a promising combination to treat cancers with increased PI3K-dependent Fra-1 expression or Survivin. [Mol Cancer Ther 2008;7(7):1871–9]