Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The MSSQ-S Had a Stronger Correlation to Actual Motion Sickness Symptoms than the MSHQ

The purpose of this paper is to report the comparison of two independent measures of susceptibility to motion sickness, the Motion Sickness History Questionnaire and the Motion Sickness Susceptibility Questionnaire – Short Version. Twenty-nine subjects (15 male) participated in a repeated measures study in which they were exposed to two different latency conditions in a Head-Mounted Display (HMD): constant (70 ms) and varying (70 ms – 270 ms). Sickness levels increased significantly over time in both conditions. Participants began the study with minimal symptoms, progressing to problematic levels by the end of the blocks of trials. Prior to the study all participants completed both the MSHQ and the MSSQ-S. Peak sickness levels were strongly correlated with MSSQ-S, Pearson’s r =. 45, p = . 01. The MSHQ susceptibility scores did not significantly correlate with peak sickness levels. This indicates for this study the MSSQ-S more accurately predicted a participant’s susceptibility to motion sickness than the MSHQ.
Using Categories defined by Chromosome Bands

Typically, in higher organisms, each chromosome has a centromere and two arms. The short arm is called the p arm and the longer arm the q arm. Chromosome bands (see Figure 1) are identified by differential staining, usually with Giemsa-based stains, and many disease-related defects have been mapped to these bands; such mappings have played an important role in classical cytogenetics. With the availability of complete sequences for several genomes, there have been efforts to link these bands with specific sequence locations (Furey and Haussler, 2003). The estimated location of the bands in the reference genomes can be obtained from the UCSC genome browser, and data linking genes to particular bands can be obtained from a variety of sources such as the NCBI. This vignette demonstrates tools that allow the use of categories derived from chromosome bands, that is, the relevant categories are determined a priori by a mapping of genes to chromosome bands. Figure 1 shows an ideogram of human chromosome 12, with the band 12q21 shaded. As shown in the figure, 12q21 can be divided into more granular levels 12q21.1, 12q21.2, and 12q21.3. 12q21.3 can itself be divided at an even finer level of resolution into 12q21.31, 12q21.32, and 12q21.33. Moving towards less granular bands, 12q21 is a part of 12q2 which is again a part of 12q. We take advantage of this nested structure of the bands in our analysis.
Robust Multibeam Opportunistic Schemes Under Quality of Service Constraints

Scheduling in a broadcast (BC) channel based on partial channel state information at the transmitter (CSIT) is carried out in an opportunistic way, where several orthogonal beams are randomly generated at the base station transmitter to simultaneously deliver several users with their intended data. Within a more practical perspective of the opportunistic systems, this paper first presents a transmission scheme where a minimum rate per user restriction is required for each scheduled user. This minimum rate is demanded by each user to properly decode and manage its received signal, which stands as a possible Quality of Service (QoS) indicator for the system behaviour. Then, the paper considers an imperfect CSIT situation where robust schemes are required to meet the QoS restrictions. Two robust opportunistic transmission philosophies are presented through a power allocation over the transmitting beams, and they are efficiently solved via convex optimization tools.
VEGETATION COVER CHANGE MONITORING AND ANALYZING IN HUANGHE-HUAIHE-HAIHE ZONE BASED ON MULTI-SOURCE INFORMATION FUSION

Vegetation, as the comprehensive reflection of climate and other environmental elements, is closely related with climate changes. The article, on the basis of Holdridge life zone index method and the unsupervised classification method, the climate data, NDVI data and DEM data in 1982, 1992 and 2002 of the research area as well as the multi-source information after amalgamation, undertakes unsupervised classification and concludes the vegetation coverage changing map from 1982 to 2000 in the Yellow River-Huai River-Hai River area after post-classification processing, space analysis and data development. According to the result, the vegetation coverage changes slowly and consistently in the Yellow River-Huai River-Hai River area in the past nearly 20 years. The areas with relatively fierce changes are mainly located at the meeting part between the 1st and 2nd terrain stages, the area around the 400mm annual precipitation line, the hill area in Shandong and the lower reach area of the Huai River. The promotion of classification accuracy has been always the focus of the research on abstracting the information on vegetation coverage types with the method of remote sensing classification. With the consistent discovery of new remote sensing data sources, the new methods on promoting the classification accuracy come one after another, among which data amalgamation is one of the best. Data amalgamation is widely applied into multi-sources image composition, automatic contact identification, target check and tracking and the smart instrument system of robots. In the field of remote sensing, data amalgamation refers to the technology which smartly compounds the mutli-sources images in the same area to produce the analysis results more diversified, accuracte and reliable than the single data source. Compared with single data source, multi-sources image amalgamation is information. analysisThe types and distribution of the vegetations on the surface of the land are decided by three factors including solar energy, precipitation and humidity. Vegetation is the comprehensive reflection of climate and other environmental elements. Each climate type or region has its own types of vegetations. That is to say, vegetation and climate are correspondent to each other. In view of the relativity between vegetation and climate, it is possible to undertake vegetation coverage classification on the basis of the relations between comprehensive climate index and the distribution of regional natural vegetations. The article, using the NOAA/AVHRR NDVI time sequence series of image and adopting the classification method of multi-times remote sensing in combination with accessory data {namely, the remote sensing vegetation coverage classification method with multi-sources information amalgamation including vegetation (NDVI), climate (temperature, precipitation and evapotranspiration) and terrain (DEM)}, classifies the vegetation coverage in the Yellow River-Huai River-Hai River area and analyzes the annual changing characters.
Resting Potential and Submembrane Calcium Concentration of Inner Hair Cells in the Isolated Mouse Cochlea Are Set by KCNQ-Type Potassium Channels

Cochlear inner hair cells (IHCs) transduce sound-induced vibrations into a receptor potential (RP) that controls afferent synaptic activity and, consequently, frequency and timing of action potentials in the postsynaptic auditory neurons. The RP is thought to be shaped by the two voltage-dependent K+ conductances,IK,f andIK,s, that are carried by large-conductance Ca2+- and voltage-dependent K+ (BK)- and KV-type K+ channels. Using whole-cell voltage-clamp recordings in the acutely isolated mouse cochlea, we show that IHCs display an additional K+ current that is active at the resting membrane potential (−72 mV) and deactivates on hyperpolarization. It is potently blocked by the KCNQ-channel blockers linopirdine and XE991 but is insensitive to tetraethylammonium and 4-aminopyridine, which inhibitIK,f andIK,s, respectively. Single-cell PCR and immunocytochemistry showed expression of the KCNQ4 subunit in IHCs. In current-clamp experiments, block of the KCNQ current shifted the resting membrane potential by ∼7 to −65 mV and led to a significant activation of BK channels. Using BK channels as an indicator for submembrane intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i), it is shown that the shift in IHC resting potential observed after block of the KCNQ channels leads to an increase in [Ca2+]i to values ≥1 μm. In conclusion, KCNQ channels set the resting membrane potential of IHCs in the isolated organ of Corti and thus maintain [Ca2+]i at low levels. Destabilization of the resting potential and increase in [Ca2+]i, as may result from impaired KCNQ4 function in IHCs, provide a novel explanation for the progressive hearing loss (DFNA2) observed in patients with defective KCNQ4 genes.
Slope seeking: a generalization of extremum seeking

This work introduces slope seeking, a new idea for non‐model based adaptive control. It involves driving the output of a plant to a value corresponding to a commanded slope of its reference‐to‐output map. To achieve this objective, we introduce a slope reference input into a sinusoidal perturbation‐based extremum seeking scheme; derive a stability test for single parameter slope seeking, and then develop a systematic design algorithm based on standard linear SISO control methods to satisfy the stability test. We then extend the results to the multivariable case of gradient seeking. Finally, we illustrate near‐optimal compressor operation under slope seeking feedback through a simulation study upon the well‐known Moore–Greitzer model of compressor instability. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Power flow management of triple active bridge for fuel cell applications

The power conditioning circuits which are used in fuel cell systems should carefully be designed to prolong the life span of the system, for the reason of the dynamic nature, such that the unexpected and extreme changes in load decreases the life of the fuel cells. This paper presents the triple active bridge (TAB) and it’s average small signal modelling, which is used for design of the system controllers for stable operation. The extended symmetrical optimum method is used for realized the proportional integral (PI) controller, to control the output/Load voltage and power flow in the fuel cell/Source with a guaranteed minimum phase margin for the system with a variable process gain in addition to other accepted desired performances. This method ensures the maximum phase margin at a minimum required value at the desired gain crossover frequency with a compromise between system’s peak overshoot, rise time and settling time. This model and this approach helps in designing TAB suitable for healthy and uninterrupted fuel cell power generation systems as a part of a renewable /clean energy system. MATLAB/Simulink is used to simulate the proposed controllers with TAB.
YouTube Generated Video Clips as Qualitative Research Data: One Researcher’s Reflections on the Process

The ever-developing arena of social media blurs lines separating public and private spheres. Voluntary usage of social media platforms transforms users’ personal and sometimes private imaginings into publicly accessible artifacts. The entanglement of these two domains demands society’s consideration as policy makers, employers, and qualitative inquirers contend with making meaning of messages initiated within the social media sphere in a world extending beyond it. In this article, I reflect on interplay with a subset of data from my dissertation featuring transcripts pulled from YouTube videos posted by self-identified biracial individuals. As I attempted to instill dialogic properties into what could have been unidirectional interactions, I confronted several challenges. I managed pressures of simultaneous allegiances to my research goals and to the integrities of my informants who were not aware that they were informing me. This article provides insight into navigating these tensions, which are necessary and, to date, too scarcely available.
Quantized bulk fermions in the Randall-Sundrum brane model

The lowest order quantum corrections to the effective action arising from quantized massive fermion fields in the Randall-Sundrum background spacetime are computed. The boundary conditions and their relation with gauge invariance are examined in detail. The possibility of Wilson loop symmetry breaking in brane models is also analysed. The self-consistency requirements, previously considered in the case of a quantized bulk scalar field, are extended to include the contribution from massive fermions. It is shown that in this case it is possible to stabilize the radius of the extra dimensions but it is not possible to simultaneously solve the hierarchy problem, unless the brane tensions are dramatically fine tuned, supporting previous claims.
Simulating the Influence of Life Trajectory Events on Transport Mode Behavior in an Agent-based System

This paper describes the results of a study on the impact of lifecycle or life trajectory events on activity-travel decisions. This lifecycle trajectory of individual agents can be easily incorporated in an agent-based simulation system. This paper focuses on two lifecycle events, change in residential location and change in number of household members. An Internet-based survey was designed to collect data concerning structural lifecycle events. Previous papers describe the conceptual framework underlying the model and the temporal effects of lifecycle events on mode choice. This paper focuses on predicting the occurrence of structural lifecycle events at a certain time. Structure and parameter learning are applied to build a Bayesian Belief Network based on the data.
Indonesian Innovations on Information Technology 2013: Between Syntactic and Semantic Textual Network

Network and graph model is a good alternative to analyze huge collective textual data for the ability to reduce the dimensionality of the data. Texts can be seen as syntactic and semantic network among words and phrases seen as concepts. The model is implemented to observe the proposals of Indonesian innovators for implementation of information technology. From the analysis some interesting insights are outlined.
Posaconazole as salvage treatment of invasive fungal infections in patients with underlying renal impairment.

OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy and safety of posaconazole in patients with underlying renal impairment. Patients and methods We analysed the efficacy and safety of posaconazole in patients with renal impairment in a post hoc subanalysis of a Phase 3, multicentre, open-label trial in patients with invasive fungal infections (IFIs). In the Phase 3 study, 330 patients intolerant of or with IFIs refractory to standard antifungal therapy received posaconazole 800 mg daily in divided doses. In our subanalysis, 238 patients with proven/probable IFIs, including 65 patients with renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min or serum creatinine (sCR) level >2 mg/dL at baseline) and 173 patients with greater renal function [creatinine clearance >/= 50 mL/min (acceptable renal function)], formed the modified intent-to-treat population. Success was defined as complete or partial response, and non-success was defined as stable disease or treatment failure. RESULTS Overall response rates were similar in the renal impairment group (49%) and in the acceptable renal function (50%) group. Seventeen of the 41 patients with renal impairment and aspergillosis responded. Adverse events occurred in 32/65 (49%) patients with renal impairment and in 72/173 (42%) patients with acceptable renal function. The most common adverse events in both groups were nausea (14% patients with renal impairment versus 8% with acceptable renal function), altered/elevated levels of other medications (8% versus 2%), increased sCR levels (6% versus 0%), vomiting (6% versus 4%), abdominal pain (5% versus 5%) and dizziness (5% versus 1%). CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that posaconazole is effective and well tolerated in patients with refractory IFIs regardless of renal impairment.
Array calibration in the presence of multipath

We present an algorithm for the calibration of sensor arrays in the presence of multipath. The algorithm is based on two sets of calibration data obtained from two angularly separated transmitting points. We show the similarity between the calibration problem and blind identification of SIMO systems and analyze the identifiability of the problem. Simulation results demonstrating the performance of the algorithm are included.
A Soft-Output MIMO Detector With Achievable Information Rate based Partial Marginalization

In this paper, we propose a soft-output detector for multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) channels that utilize achievable information rate (AIR) based partial marginalization (PM). The proposed AIR based PM (AIR-PM) detector has superior performance compared to previously proposed PM designs and other soft-output detectors such as K-best, while at the same time yielding lower computational complexity, a detection latency that is independent of the number of transmit layers, and straightforward inclusion of soft-input information. Using a tree representation of the MIMO signal, the key property of the AIR-PM is that the connections among all child layers are broken. Therefore, least-square estimates used for marginalization are obtained independently and in parallel, which have better quality than the zero-forcing decision feedback estimates used in previous PM designs. Such a property of the AIR-PM detector is designed via a mismatched detection model that maximizes the AIR. Furthermore, we show that the chain rule holds for the AIR calculation, which facilitates an information theoretic characterization of the AIR-PM detector.
A haptic interaction method for volume visualization

Volume visualization techniques typically provide support for visual exploration of data, however additional information can be conveyed by allowing a user to see as well as feel virtual objects. We present a haptic interaction method that is suitable for both volume visualization and modeling applications. Point contact forces are computed directly from the volume data and are consistent with the isosurface and volume rendering methods, providing a strong correspondence between visual and haptic feedback. Virtual tools are simulated by applying three-dimensional filters to some properties of the data within the extent of the tool, and interactive visual feedback rates are obtained by using an accelerated ray casting method. This haptic interaction method was implemented using a PHANToM haptic interface.
Reduction of Diffusion-Weighted Imaging Contrast of Acute Ischemic Stroke at Short Diffusion Times

Background and Purpose— Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) of tissue water is a sensitive and specific indicator of acute brain ischemia, where reductions of the diffusion of tissue water are observed acutely in the stroke lesion core. Although these diffusion changes have been long attributed to cell swelling, the precise nature of the biophysical mechanisms remains uncertain. Methods— The potential cause of diffusion reductions after stroke was investigated using an advanced DWI technique, oscillating gradient spin-echo DWI, that enables much shorter diffusion times and can improve specificity for alterations of structure at the micron level. Results— Diffusion measurements in the white matter lesions of patients with acute ischemic stroke were reduced by only 8% using oscillating gradient spin-echo DWI, in contrast to a 37% decrease using standard DWI. Neurite beading has recently been proposed as a mechanism for the diffusion changes after ischemic stroke with some ex vivo evidence. To explore whether beading could cause such differential results, simulations of beaded cylinders and axonal swelling were performed, yielding good agreement with experiment. Conclusions— Short diffusion times result in dramatically reduced diffusion contrast of human stroke. Simulations implicate a combination of neuronal beading and axonal swelling as the key structural changes leading to the reduced apparent diffusion coefficient after stroke.
Religious education and spiritual development as a cultural component of the lifelong learning policy in Romania. The example of orthodox Christianity

ABSTRACT In a context of growing globalisation and European integration, Christian religious education seems to be more and more neglected within the social debate. Given the differences between European countries, the question may arise: What is the relevant situation in Romania? The article analyses the religious education and spiritual development as a cultural component of lifelong learning policy in Romania, based on more than 20 semi-structured interviews conducted with Romanian professionals, research workers, teachers and experts in education. In order to describe the role played by religious education in Romania three main aspects may be quoted: (1) Spiritual development completes the economic and social development of people; (2) The national culture and values contribute to the promotion of life models in accordance with Christian orthodox religion; and (3) The integral development of the person is part of the lifelong learning policy in Romania and includes orthodox spirituality. These aspects are analysed on the basis of the answers given by national experts in lifelong learning and religious education.
The Immunology of a Healing Response in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Treated with Localized Heat or Systemic Antimonial Therapy

Background The effectiveness of systemic antimonial (sodium stibogluconate, Pentostam, SSG) treatment versus local heat therapy (Thermomed) for cutaneous leishmaniasis was studied previously and showed similar healing rates. We hypothesized that different curative immune responses might develop with systemic and local treatment modalities. Methods We studied the peripheral blood immune cells in a cohort of 54 cutaneous Leishmania major subjects treated with SSG or TM. Multiparameter flow cytometry, lymphoproliferative assays and cytokine production were analyzed in order to investigate the differences in the immune responses of subjects before, on and after treatment. Results Healing cutaneous leishmaniasis lead to a significant decline in circulating T cells and NKT-like cells, accompanied by an expansion in NK cells, regardless of treatment modality. Functional changes involved decreased antigen specific CD4+ T cell proliferation (hyporesponsiveness) seen with CD8+ T cell depletion. Moreover, the healing (or healed) state was characterized by fewer circulating regulatory T cells, reduced IFN-γ production and an overall contraction in polyfunctional CD4+ T cells. Conclusion Healing from cutaneous Leishmaniasis is a dynamic process that alters circulating lymphocyte populations and subsets of T, NK and NKT-like cells. Immunology of healing, through local or systemic treatments, culminated in similar changes in frequency, quality, and antigen specific responsiveness with immunomodulation possibly via a CD8+ T cell dependent mechanism. Understanding the evolving immunologic changes during healing of human leishmaniasis informs protective immune mechanisms.