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Research Problems in the Use of a Shallow Artificial Intelligence Model of Personality and Emotion

This paper presents an overview of some open research problems in the representation of emotion on computers. The issues discussed arise in the context of a broad, albeit shallow, emotion reasoning platform based originally on the ideas of Ortony, Clore, and Collins(Ortony, Clore, & Collins 1988). In addressing these problems we hope to (1) correct and expand our content theory of emotion, and pseudo personality, which underlies all aspects of the research; (2) answer feasibility questions regarding a usable representation of the emotion domain in the computer, and (3) build agents capable of emotional interaction with users. A brief description of a semantics-based AI program, the Affective Reasoner, and its recent multi-media extensions is given. Issues pertaining to affective user modeling, an expert system on emotion eliciting situations, the building of a sympathetic computer, models of relationship, personality in games, and the motivation behind the study of emotion on computers are discussed. References to the current literature and recent workshops are made.
Periodic constraint-based control using dynamic wireless sensor scheduling

Constraint-based control over wireless sensor networks (WSNs) require control strategies that achieve a desired closed-loop system performance while using minimal network resources. In addition to constraints associated with distributed control, WSNs have limitations on bandwidth, energy consumption, and transmission range. This paper introduces and experimentally evaluates a new receding-horizon approach for performing constraint-based control using a WSN. By leveraging the system controllability, the receding-horizon controller is formulated as a mixed-integer programming problem which, at each time step, simultaneously generates a control sequence and sensor selection schedule such that the desired performance is achieved while minimizing the energy required to perform data acquisition and control. For systems containing many sensors, a multi-step state estimator is employed to implement the receding-horizon controller using a conservative abstraction-relaxation approach that simplifies the original mixed-integer programming problem into a convex quadratic programming problem. A wireless process control test bed consisting of 8 coupled water tanks and 16 wireless sensors are used to experimentally evaluate the receding-horizon controller.
Negotiating Beauty Ideals: Perceptions of Beauty Among Black Female University Students

This thesis explores the college lives of Black women who attend or recently attended majority white colleges and universities in the United States. Emphasis is placed on how Black women’s college experience is influenced by the way they define beauty, as well as how they perceive their White peers to define beauty. Through the collection of ten in-depth interviews, I examine how Black women’s perceptions of beauty compare with those of mainstream United States standards and those of the dominant culture of their schools. I explored how the Black women I interviewed responded when confronted with these mainstream beauty standards and how these standards influence their social and academic lives on campus. INDEX WORDS: Beauty perceptions, Beauty standards, Body image, Skin color, Hair Black, African-American, Women, Identity, College students NEGOTIATING BEAUTY IDEALS: PERCEPTIONS OF BEAUTY AMONG BLACK FEMALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Enhanced approximation of labeled multi-object density based on correlation analysis

Multi-object density is a fundamental descriptor of a point process and has ability to describe the randomness of number and values of objects, as well as the statistical correlation between objects. Due to its comprehensive nature, it usually has a complicate mathematical structure making the set integral suffer from the curse of dimension and the combinatorial nature of the problem. Hence, efficient and accurate approximations of multi-object density is a key research theme in point process theory or finite set statistics. Conventional approaches usually discard part or all of statistical correlation mechanically in return for computational efficiency, without regard for the actual statistical correlation between objects. In this paper, we propose an enhanced approximation of labeled multi-object (LMO) density by adaptively factorizing the LMO density into densities of several independent subsets according to the actual statistical correlation between object states. Besides, to get a tractable factorization of LMO density, we derive the set marginal density of any subset suitable for the universal labeled RFS, such as the generalized labeled multi-Bernoulli RFS family and its subclasses. The numerical studies show that the proposed method takes into account the simplification of the complicate structure of LMO density and the reservation of necessary correlation at the same time.
Environmental and Dispositional Factors Related to College Students' Alcohol Consumption during Twenty-First Birthday Celebrations

ii LIST OF FIGURES vi LIST OF TABLES vii GRANT INFORMATION viii AUTHOR’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ix DEDICATION x INTRODUCTION 1 AT-RISK ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION 1 ALCOHOL-RELATED NEGATIVE OUTCOMES 2 GENDER DIFFERENCES 3 CELEBRATORY DRINKING 3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION 5 THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS 9 STUDY 1: RAPID ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION DURING 21 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS: THE ROLE OF CULTURAL BELIEFS, NORMS, AND BEHAVIORAL CONTROL 12 ABSTRACT 12 INTRODUCTION 13 Summary and Hypotheses 16 METHOD 18 Participants and Setting 18 Procedure 18 Measures 18 RESULTS 20 Rite-of-Passage Beliefs 20 Alcohol Consumption 21 Perceived Behavioral Control 22 Perceptions of Drinking Norms 23 DISCUSSION 25 STUDY 2: THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL CONTEXT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS’ TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 30 ABSTRACT 30 INTRODUCTION 31 Overview of Objectives and Hypotheses 34 METHOD 37 Participants and Setting 37 Procedure 37 Measures 38
Tools for Mind Map and technology research: The method of presenting mind map online

This paper briefly introduces the knowledge of Mind Map, compares various softwares for making mind map, and also compares several correlative technologies for presenting mind map online. It concretely introduces the usage of FreeMindFlashBrower and the method of displaying Chinese correctly in FreeMindFlashBrower. It finally provides a free tool chain which can make Chinese mind map and present them online.
Herschel / HIFI : first science highlights Special feature L etter to the E ditor Gas morphology and energetics at the surface of PDRs : New insights with Herschel observations of NGC 7023

Context. We investigate the physics and chemistry of the gas and dust in dense photon-dominated regions (PDRs), along with their dependence on the illuminating UV field. Aims. Using Herschel/HIFI observations, we study the gas energetics in NGC 7023 in relation to the morphology of this nebula. NGC 7023 is the prototype of a PDR illuminated by a B2V star and is one of the key targets of Herschel. Methods. Our approach consists in determining the energetics of the region by combining the information carried by the mid-IR spectrum (extinction by classical grains, emission from very small dust particles) with that of the main gas coolant lines. In this letter, we discuss more specifically the intensity and line profile of the 158 μm (1901 GHz) [C ii] line measured by HIFI and provide information on the emitting gas. Results. We show that both the [C ii] emission and the mid-IR emission from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) arise from the regions located in the transition zone between atomic and molecular gas. Using the Meudon PDR code and a simple transfer model, we find good agreement between the calculated and observed [C ii] intensities. Conclusions. HIFI observations of NGC 7023 provide the opportunity to constrain the energetics at the surface of PDRs. Future work will include analysis of the main coolant line [O i] and use of a new PDR model that includes PAH-related species.
Anisotropic point-based fusion

We propose a new real-time framework which efficiently reconstructs large-scale scenery by accumulating anisotropic point representations in combination with memory efficient representation of point attributes. The reduced memory footprint allows to store additional point properties that represent the accumulated anisotropic noise of the input range data in the reconstructed scene. We propose an efficient processing scheme for the extended and compressed point attributes that does not obstruct real-time reconstruction. Furthermore, we evaluate the positive impact of the anisotropy handling on the data accumulation and the 3D reconstruction quality.
Redundancy and ECC mechanisms to improve energy efficiency of on-die interconnects

We present a detailed analysis of the bandwidth requirements in a network-on-chip at high and low voltages. We propose mechanisms to maintain the functionality of a system-on-chip despite the presence of failures in the network-on-chip used to connect its components. Our mechanisms alleviate failures in the links and/or the connected buffers, and allow voltage scaling for the network. Our best mechanism allows reliable network operation well below 500 mV while reducing power by more than a factor of 5 and energy by 28% compared to a baseline without fault-tolerance mechanisms.
ITSN‐1 Controls Vesicle Recycling at the Neuromuscular Junction and Functions in Parallel with DAB‐1

Intersectins (Itsn) are conserved EH and SH3 domain containing adaptor proteins. In Drosophila melanogaster, ITSN is required to regulate synaptic morphology, to facilitate efficient synaptic vesicle recycling and for viability. Here, we report our genetic analysis of Caenorhabditis elegans intersectin. In contrast to Drosophila, C. elegans itsn‐1 protein null mutants are viable and display grossly normal locomotion and development. However, motor neurons in these mutants show a dramatic increase in large irregular vesicles and accumulate membrane‐associated vesicles at putative endocytic hotspots, approximately 300 nm from the presynaptic density. This defect occurs precisely where endogenous ITSN‐1 protein localizes in wild‐type animals and is associated with a significant reduction in synaptic vesicle number and reduced frequency of endogenous synaptic events at neuromuscular junctions (NMJs). ITSN‐1 forms a stable complex with EHS‐1 (Eps15) and is expressed at reduced levels in ehs‐1 mutants. Thus, ITSN‐1 together with EHS‐1, coordinate vesicle recycling at C. elegans NMJs. We also found that both itsn‐1 and ehs‐1 mutants show poor viability and growth in a Disabled (dab‐1) null mutant background. These results show for the first time that intersectin and Eps15 proteins function in the same genetic pathway, and appear to function synergistically with the clathrin‐coat‐associated sorting protein, Disabled, for viability.
Measurement of Human Behavior: Creating a Society for Discovering Opportunities

INTRODUCTION WE are moving beyond the 20th century era of mass production and mass consumption and are beginning to seek out new society for the 21st century. The 20th century is characterized by Taylor’s scientific management and mechanization of production, which has established methodologies of “logical analysis” and “adoption of IT. ” However, the shift from “capital” to “knowledge” as the critical resource is showing up the limitations of past methodologies that relied on logical analysis. This is because true knowledge of people and organizations cannot be compartmentalized nor exchanged like goods. “Measurement of human behavior” is about developing full intellectual capacity of society
Aerial-terrestrial communications: terrestrial cooperation and energy-efficient transmissions to aerial base stations

Hybrid aerial-terrestrial communication networks based on low-altitude platforms are expected to meet optimally the urgent communication needs of emergency relief and recovery operations for tackling large-scale natural disasters. The energy-efficient operation of such networks is important given that the entire network infrastructure, including the battery-operated ground terminals, exhibits requirements to operate under power-constrained situations. In this paper, we discuss the design and evaluation of an adaptive cooperative scheme intended to extend the survivability of the battery-operated aerial-terrestrial communication links. We propose and evaluate a real-time adaptive cooperative transmission strategy for dynamic selection between direct and cooperative links based on the channel conditions for improved energy efficiency. We show that the cooperation between mobile terrestrial terminals on the ground could improve energy efficiency in the uplink, depending on the temporal behavior of the terrestrial and aerial uplink channels. The corresponding delay in having cooperative (relay-based) communications with relay selection is also addressed. The simulation analysis corroborates that the adaptive transmission technique improves overall energy efficiency of the network whilst maintaining low latency, enabling real-time applications.
Two-stage story segmentation and detection on broadcast news using genetic algorithm

A process for plating beryllium copper with an excellent electrically conductive material such as gold for use in high reliability applications wherein a heat treating step is employed after forming to yield a desired hardness spring temper comprising the steps of: providing a copper-rich surface on the beryllium copper; electroplating the copper-rich surface with a diffusion barrier preplate; heat treating the beryllium copper material to a desired temper; and electroplating the material with a high electrically conductive material. This process provides for a void-free, durable gold plate which can be produced by a continuous automated strip plating line before and after heat treating.
Older women with diabetes have a higher risk of falls: a prospective study.

OBJECTIVE To determine whether older women with diabetes have an increased risk of falls and whether known risk factors for falls account for any increased risk. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This prospective cohort study included 9,249 women > or =67 years of age enrolled in the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures. Diabetes was determined by questionnaire at baseline. Physical performance was measured at the second examination. Subsequently, falls were ascertained every 4 months by postcard. RESULTS A total of 629 (6.8%) women had diabetes, including 99 who used insulin. During an average of 7.2 years, 1,640 women (18%) fell more than once a year. Diabetes, stratified by insulin use, was associated with an increased risk of falling more than once a year (age-adjusted odds ratio [OR] 1.68 [95% CI 1.37-2.07] for non-insulin-treated diabetes; age-adjusted OR 2.78 [1.82-4.24] for insulin-treated diabetes). In the first 2 years of follow-up, women with diabetes were not more likely to fall than women without diabetes (44 vs. 42%; P = 0.26), but they had more falls (3.1 vs. 2.4; P < 0.01). Women with diabetes were more likely to have other risk factors for falls, which appeared to account for the increased risk of falls associated with non-insulin-treated diabetes (adjusted OR 1.18 [0.87-1.60]) but not insulin-treated diabetes (adjusted OR 2.76 [1.52-5.01]). CONCLUSIONS Older women with diabetes have an increased risk of falling, partly because of the increased rates of known fall risk factors, and may benefit from interventions to prevent falls. Further research is needed to determine whether diabetes treatment reduces fall risk.
Wave swash velocity estimation using ridgelet transform

The measurement of nearshore wave swash and understand of wave swash characteristics are very important in nearshore environment research, coastal zone management and ocean engineering. To estimate swash velocity from nearshore video images, a computational algorithm based on ridgelet transform is proposed. In the proposed approach, a time stack image with linear feature of wave swash fronts is derived from specific slice position in the input image sequences. Then, edge detection is processed to enhance the image feature. Moreover, ridgelet transform is calculated and the energy is computed using variance statistics. Meanwhile, a peak angle is extracted as the direction of the linear feature of wave swash fronts. Furthermore, the swash velocity can be calculated with the linear slope. Experimental results indicate that the proposed methodology is effective and validity.
Intraarticular calcaneus fractures: a biomechanical comparison or two fixation methods.

OBJECTIVE To compare the strength of fixation obtained using two unicortical 4.0 mm diameter cancellous screws versus two bicortical 3.5 mm diameter cortical screws in the fixation of intra-articular calcaneus fractures. DESIGN In eight paired fresh frozen cadaver feet, the subtalar joint complex, consisting of the talus, interosseous ligaments, and calcaneus was removed as a unit. An oblique osteotomy of the calcaneus was then created in the sagittal plane. The two fragments were reduced and stabilized using either two unicortical 4.0 mm diameter cancellous screws or two bicortical 3.5 mm diameter cortical screws. A force was then applied to the medial calcaneal tuberosity until failure occurred. In all specimens testing was discontinued due to ligamentous failure, without causing bony disruption. RESULTS In all specimens the forced applied to the calcaneus created a disruption of the interosseous ligaments across the subtalar joint and rotation of the calcaneus on the talus. Thus in each specimen, testing was discontinued due to interosseous ligamentous failure, without causing bony disruption. There was no statistically significant difference in force to failure between the specimens fixed with 3.5 mm diameter cortical screws as compared to those fixed with 4.0 mm diameter cancellous screws. CONCLUSIONS The lack of a statistically significant difference in force to failure of the intra-articular calcaneus fractures fixed using 3.5 mm diameter cortical screws as compared to those fixed using 4.0 mm diameter cancellous screws and, the fact that the mode of failure was a disruption of ligaments rather than bony disruption suggest that either method of screw fixation is biomechanically adequate.
Network-Based Enriched Gene Subnetwork Identification: A Game-Theoretic Approach

Identifying subsets of genes that jointly mediate cancer etiology, progression, or therapy response remains a challenging problem due to the complexity and heterogeneity in cancer biology, a problem further exacerbated by the relatively small number of cancer samples profiled as compared with the sheer number of potential molecular factors involved. Pure data-driven methods that merely rely on multiomics data have been successful in discovering potentially functional genes but suffer from high false-positive rates and tend to report subsets of genes whose biological interrelationships are unclear. Recently, integrative data-driven models have been developed to integrate multiomics data with signaling pathway networks in order to identify pathways associated with clinical or biological phenotypes. However, these approaches suffer from an important drawback of being restricted to previously discovered pathway structures and miss novel genomic interactions as well as potential crosstalk among the pathways. In this article, we propose a novel coalition-based game-theoretic approach to overcome the challenge of identifying biologically relevant gene subnetworks associated with disease phenotypes. The algorithm starts from a set of seed genes and traverses a protein–protein interaction network to identify modulated subnetworks. The optimal set of modulated subnetworks is identified using Shapley value that accounts for both individual and collective utility of the subnetwork of genes. The algorithm is applied to two illustrative applications, including the identification of subnetworks associated with (i) disease progression risk in response to platinum-based therapy in ovarian cancer and (ii) immune infiltration in triple-negative breast cancer. The results demonstrate an improved predictive power of the proposed method when compared with state-of-the-art feature selection methods, with the added advantage of identifying novel potentially functional gene subnetworks that may provide insights into the mechanisms underlying cancer progression.
Changes in Stress Reactivity among Stimulant Dependent Adults AfterTreatment with Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention: Results from a PilotRandomized Clinical Trial

Background: In light of recent evidence suggesting the presence of stress processing deficits in stimulant users, coupled with laboratory studies demonstrating an association between stress reactivity and relapse to stimulant use, interventions that target stress-induced craving and stress reactivity may reduce relapse risk in this population. Objective: This study examines changes in stress reactivity among adults with stimulant use disorders (N=22) in response to an 8 week Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) intervention. Methods: Study participants were enrolled in a in a pilot randomized clinical trial, evaluating the efficacy of MBRP, relative to a health education control condition (HE). At baseline and treatment-end, biological and subjective responses to a laboratory psychosocial stress task (i.e., the Trier Social Stress Task) were measured. Results: MBRP participants evidenced significantly lower levels of salivary cortisol in response to the posttreatment laboratory stress provocation, relative to those in the HE condition. Likewise, HE participants evidenced disproportionately greater increases in subjective stress, anxiety and stimulant cravings in response to the posttreatment stress provocation, relative to those who received MBRP. Conclusion: Results of this pilot investigation suggest that MBRP effectively attenuates stress reactivity among adults with stimulant use disorders. This approach may have utility as an adjunct to comprehensive programs treating stimulant addiction. Future research evaluating the impact of changes in stress reactivity on post-treatment relapse to stimulant use and the long-term effects of MBRP on stress reactivity is warranted.