Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Procedure for Validation of Microscopic Traffic Flow Simulation Models

Model verification and validation are two important tasks in developing a traffic simulation model. Traffic simulation models ha.ve unique. characteristics because of the interaction among the dnvers, vehicles, and roadway. The effects of the interaction on traffic flow should be considered in verification and validation of the models. If these two tasks are not properly performed a traffic simulati? m? del may not provide accurate results. A p~o­ cedure for venf1catJon and validation of microscopic traffic simu.lation . models is developed, ~nd its application to a car-following s1mulat1on model, CARSIM, 1s demonstrated. The validation part of the procedure is emphasized. The validation efforts are performed at the microscopic and macroscopic levels. For validation at the mic~oscopic lev~l , the . speed change patterns and trajectory plots obtamcd from s1mulat10n models ore compared with those from a field data. For validation at the macroscopic level , the average speed, density, and volume for simulated platoons are compared with those of field data. Also, variation of these parameters when the platoons go through a disturbance and interrelationships between these variables computed from the simulation models and the field data are examined. Regression analysis and analysis of variance of the simulation results versus the field data are discussed. The procedure may be considered as a step to'"'. a~d ~evelopmen.t of . a comprehensive systematic approach for venf1cahon and validation of traffic simulation models.
Phosphine resistance status in lesser grain borer Rhyzopertha dominica (Fab.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) strains originating from the tropical countries:

Stored product beetles that are resistant to the fumigant phosphine (hydrogen phosphide) have been reported for more than 50 years in many places worldwide. The high levels of phosphine resistance in lesser grain borer Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) have been noted from several countries including Bangladesh. This study was designed to evaluate the status of resistance to phosphine in Bangladeshi R. dominica and to verify the possible comparison among other phosphine resistant strains from tropical countries viz. Burkina Faso and Malaysia. The data reported and summarized here showed varied levels of resistance compared to the laboratory phosphine susceptible strain (RDLAB). Rhyzopertha dominica strains originating from Bangladesh (RDBGD) and Burkina Faso (RDBKF) exhibited higher levels of resistance to phosphine compared to the Malaysian strains (RDMAL). Analysis of dose–response data indicated that the RDBGD and RDBKF strains were the most resistant to phosphine under different exposure periods. At LC50, these two strains were more than 80-fold more resistant at all exposures compared to the susceptible strain. Results also revealed that RDBGD and RDBKF strains required a relatively high concentration of 334.94 and 240.081 mg L-1 for 99% mortality. The mean survival time (MST) for the phosphine resistant and susceptible also varied significantly. The maximum MST was recorded for RDBGD and RDBKF strains. The present findings further confirmed that the Bangladeshi originated R. dominica strain contained higher resistance to phosphine compared to strains from other countries. This study could be useful in developing management strategies to prevent stored grain from being infested by resistant strains of R. dominica in tropical countries.
ESTIMATING SEISMIC HAZARD FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN INDIA

This paper present probabilistic seismic hazard estimation of south central India (south of 28° N) which is characterized by crustal intra-plate seismic activity in its cratonic and rifting zones. It also brings several updates including: 1) hazard estimation in Central India 2) estimating source zone-specific seismicity parameters, 3) application of several newly available GMPEs both in terms of PGA and SA at different frequencies for incorporating the variability in the ground motion for seismic hazard associated with different zones in central and southern India.
A Neuro-Fuzzy Fatigue-Tracking and Classification System for Wheelchair Users

With the elderly and disabled population increasing worldwide, the functionalities of smart wheelchairs as mobility assistive equipment are becoming more enriched and extended. Although there is a well-established body of literature on fatigue detection methods and systems, fatigue detection for wheelchair users has still not been widely explored. This paper proposes a neuro-fuzzy fatigue tracking and classification system and applies this method to classify fatigue degree for manual wheelchair users. In the proposed system, physiological and kinetic data are collected, including surface electromyography, electrocardiography, and acceleration signals. The necessary features are then extracted from the signals and integrated with a self-rating method to train the neuro-fuzzy classifier. Four degrees of fatigue status can be distinguished to provide further fatigue and alertness prediction in the event of musculoskeletal disorders caused by underlying fatigue.
Oxidative modifications of cardiac mitochondria and inhibition of cytochrome c oxidase activity by 4-hydroxynonenal

Abstract 4-Hydroxynonenal (HNE) is a highly toxic product of lipid peroxidation (LPO). Its role in the inhibition of cytochrome c oxidase activity and oxidative modifications of mitochondrial lipids and proteins were investigated. The exposure of mitochondria isolated from rat heart to HNE resulted in a time- and concentration-dependent inhibition of cytochrome c oxidase activity with an IC50 value of 8.3 ± 1.0 μM. Immunoprecipitation-Western blot analysis showed the formation of HNE adducts with cytochrome c oxidase subunit I. The loss of cytochrome c oxidase activity was also accompanied by reduced thiol group content and increased HNE-lysine fluorescence. Furthermore, there was a marked increase in conjugated diene formation indicating LPO induction by HNE. Fluorescence measurements revealed the formation of bityrosines and increased surface hydrophobicity of HNE-treated mitochondrial membranes. Superoxide dismutase + catalase and the HO• radical scavenger mannitol partially prevented inhibition of cytochrome c oxidase activity and formation of bityrosines. These findings suggest that HNE induces formation of reactive oxygen species and its damaging effect on mitochondria involves both formation of HNE–protein adducts and oxidation of membrane lipids and proteins by free radicals.
Troubles and Countermeasures of Earthquake Disasters prevention and Mitigation in Villages and Towns of China

Based on the field investigations of the 26 November 2005 Jiujiang earthquake in Jiangxi province, the 22 July 2006 Yanjin earthquake and the 3 June 2007 Pu ’er earthquake in Yunnan province, it is concluded that some new and unexpected important lessons should be noted from the responses of structures under earthquake actions, while with the examinations of seismic damage in villages and towns. According to the goal of earthquake prevention and disaster mitigation in 2020, the present capability and situation of earthquake prevention and disaster mitigation in village s and towns of China are analyzed, and some troubles, which contain earthquake fortification, disaster reduction system , infrastructure construction and so on, are pointed out. Finally, some corresponding countermeasures and suggestions are proposed, so as to improve the capability of earthquake disaster reduction in villages and towns of China.
A CALCULATION METHOD FOR ESTIMATION OF THE MEAN TIME TO FIRST FAILURE OF THE TECHNICAL SYSTEMS ON BASIS OF THE TOPOLOGICAL CONVERSION OF THE MARKOV RELIABILITY MODEL

This scientific paper deals with the reliability models of technical systems on basis of continuous-time Markov chains (CTMC). An existing operator method for calculating the mean time to first failure (MTTFF), based on the reduction of Markov chain and solving the system of Kolmogorov-Chapman differential equations, is also discussed. The work also highlights the topological method offered by the author for calculating the mean time to first failure on basis of the special conversion of Markov chain. The calculation examples of MTTFF for the asymmetric computing system with triple modular redundancy by the existing operator method and the offered topological methods are also presented. The experimental research of calculation time by the operator and the topological methods are also discussed. According to the research results, the topological method offered by the author is significantly faster than existing operator method.
Eight Previously Unreported Species of Macrofungi from Korea

This study evaluated macrofungal specimens collected from the Gangwon, Jeonnam, and Chungnam provinces of Korea in 2015~2016. All specimens were identified at the species level using a combination of morphological characteristics and rDNA sequence data. Among them, eight macrofungal species, Coprinopsis romagnesiana, Daldinia loculata, Gymnopus biformis, Gymnopus montagnei, Gymnopus sepiiconicus, Hebeloma danicum, Pholiota limonella, and Russula brevipes, are new records for macromycota in Korea.
A TRAFFIC SIGN MOTION RESTORATION MODEL BASED ON BORDER DEFORMATION DETECTION

-The current technology development in the field of motor vehicle Driver Assistance Systems (DAS) is progressing; in this the safety problems associated with automatic driving have become a hot issue in Intelligent Transportation. The traffic sign is one of the most important tools used to reinforce traffic rules. However, traffic sign image degradation based on computer vision is unavoidable during the vehicle movement process. In order to quickly and accurately recognize traffic signs in motionblurred images in DAS, a new image restoration algorithm based on border deformation detection in the spatial domain is proposed in this paper. The border of a traffic sign is extracted using color information, and then the width of the border is measured in all directions. According to the width measured and the corresponding direction, both the motion direction and scale of the image can be confirmed, and this information can be used to restore the motion-blurred image. Finally, a gray mean grads (GMG) ratio is presented to evaluate the image restoration quality. Compared to the traditional restoration approach which is based on the blind deconvolution method and LucyRichardson method, our method can greatly restore motion blurred images and improve the correct recognition rate.
Comparative Study of J 48 , Naive Bayes and OneR Classification Technique for Credit Card Fraud Detection using WEKA

Breakthroughs in information and communication technology establish payment-collection technologies like Debit and Credit card systems at the level where their rapid penetration in commercial market have led to an everlarger share of the world payment system and leading to a higher rate of stolen account numbers and subsequent losses by banks. Improved fraud detection thus has become essential to maintain the viability of the payment system, especially for e-commerce. This tremendous growth in databases, fraud detection and payment security systems has spawned a pressing need for new techniques and tools that can intelligently and automatically transform data into useful information and knowledge. In recent years, data-mining (DM) has become one of the most valuable tools for extracting and manipulating data and for establishing patterns in order to produce useful information for decision-making. This paper introduces three important data mining techniques J48, Naive Bayes and One-R classifier algorithm using weka work bench to achieve classification response for frand detection dataset. Beside the basic description, paper compares these classifiers over different parameters and helps the e-commerce companies to select optimal classification algorithm.
Prognostic Factors in Advanced Gastric Cancer Patients With Suprapancreatic Lymph Node Metastasis

Background: There are few comprehensive studies on the prognosis of patients with suprapancreatic lymph node (LN) metastasis. In the present study, we evaluated prognostic factors in gastric cancer patients with suprapancreatic LN metastasis. Methods: Between June 1982 and February 2004, 62 patients with suprapancreatic LN metastasis underwent radical gastrectomy and LN dissection at Oita University. Clinicopathologic factors of advanced gastric cancer with metastatic suprapancreatic LN were examined by univariate and multivariate analysis to identify prognostic factors. Results: Five-year survival was associated with growth type (localized vs. infiltrative; P<0.01), depth of invasion (Muscularis propria or subserosa vs. exposed beyond the serosa or invasion to adjuvant organ; P<0.01), number of metastatic LNs (<7 vs. ≥ 7; P<0.01), and number of metastatic suprapancreatic LNs (1 vs. ≥ 2; P<0.01). By univariate analysis, localized growth type, an absence of serosal invasion, a metastatic LN count <7, and only 1 metastatic suprapancreatic LN were identified as good prognostic factors. By multivariate analysis, only 1 metastatic suprapancreatic LN was identified as independent prognostic factors. With analysis using the Kaplan- Meier method, there was a significant difference between these two factors. Conclusions: Only one metastatic suprapancreatic LN was prognostic factors in advanced gastric cancer with suprapancreatic LN metastasis.
Straddling the Boundaries of Traditional and Corpus-Based Lexicography : A Latvian-Czech Dictionary Michal Škrabal Straddling the Boundaries of Traditional and Corpus-based Lexicography : A Latvian-Czech Dictionary

The aim of the presentation is to introduce an ongoing project of a Latvian-Czech dictionary, the first bilingual lexicographical description for this combination of languages. My quite logical tendency to employ corpus methods faces, however, a significant problem – a limited data base. Thus, I necessarily find myself straddling the boundaries between the traditional, “card-based”, and “new”, corpus-based, way of lexicographical work. However, this should not be seen as a disadvantage – the dictionary is being built on the solid foundations provided by traditional, time-proven lexicographical practise. Nevertheless, whenever possible, I try to employ modern-age tools and methods (corpora, internet, software, etc.) which save a substantial amount of work and time. Several sample entries on the poster demonstrate the sought-after priorities of the dictionary. These are – at least in the field of Czech-Baltic lexicography – innovative features: a modern, user-friendly approach; a rich description of collocations; descriptiveness rather than prescriptiveness; the “emancipation” of certain lemmas (often excluded from the main list of entries, taboo-words, or words traditionally nested – e.g. feminine derivates, etc.); usage notes. If the existing, albeit prevailing, lexicographical description is inconsistent with the language reality, it should be – contrary to the tradition – discarded and replaced with another description.
P o S ( I C R C 2 0 1 5 ) 8 7 7 Gamma-ray Flares from the Gravitationally Lensed Blazar B 0218 + 357

The double-image gravitationally lensed blazar B0218+357 displayed several intervals of enhanced activity at γ-rays. Fermi-LAT observations based on the 2012 flaring interval led to the measurement at > 100 MeV energies of a delay between the two lensed images of 11.46±0.16 days. The delay is about 1 day longer than previously measured at radio wavelengths. Renewed flaring activity has been detected recently in 2014 when the source displayed an exceptionally hard spectrum, significantly different from the 2012 interval, and a different behavior in the second image. We present new Fermi-LAT variability and spectral studies of the system and discuss them in the context of previous measurements.
Images of Information Systems Development in the Practice of Architecture

This paper explores various architectural images and uses them as analogies with which to explore critically computer-based information systems development. These images include approaches, roles and practices, how they relate to the client, to other professions and trades and the built environment. These images, particularly those relating to participative and adaptive development, will be used to propose parallel emergent forms of computer-based information systems development practices and disciplinary relationships that have the potential to address the inconsistent performance of information systems and a record that includes some notable failures. As well as providing guidance to the IS profession and practice, the paper discusses implications for our teaching and the discipline of information systems in general.
E-System of Hajj Fund for Savings and Investment

The process of converting the repeated daily operations at work in the organization from manual method to the method of computerized considered one of the most important reasons for the success and progress the organization because of its strong influence on the progress of the work of the organization by saving time and effort in addition to reducing the many other sources, such as human resources. In this paper, we will examine the impact of the computerization of the Hajj fund system, which was a developed system of savings operations, and management of Sukuks in addition to the growth of the Islamic capital investment in Hajj fund in accordance with the rulings of Islamic Shari'ah. The most important thing provided by this system is a new addition exclusively for the first time in the Arab world as a whole, a savings and management of Sukuks system. It has been consolidated this added integrally with multiple sub-systems within the scope of one business to form a unified integrated system within the Hajj Fund in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the development of Hajj fund system, the method was used agile engineering approach.
Self-Rated Health and Social Exclusion: Does Gardening Moderate This Relation? Evidence from the German Ageing Survey

The aim of the present study was to examine whether the association between self-rated health and social exclusion can be moderated by the frequency of gardening in the total sample and stratified by sex. Cross-sectional data employed in this study came from the fifth wave of the German Ageing Survey (n = 5048), a nationally representative sample comprising non-institutionalized individuals aged 40 and above. A single-item measure was used to quantify self-rated health (ranging from 1 = very good to 5 = very bad). An established scale developed by Bude and Lantermann was used to assess social exclusion. Moreover, individuals reported the frequency of work in the garden (daily; several times a week; once a week; 1-3 times a month; less often; never). Poorer self-rated health was associated with feelings of social exclusion. The frequency of gardening significantly moderated the association between these factors in women. This cross-sectional study emphasizes the moderating role of gardening in the relation between self-rated health and social exclusion in women. Longitudinal studies are required to validate the present findings.
The structure of human EXD2 reveals a chimeric 3′ to 5′ exonuclease domain that discriminates substrates via metal coordination

Abstract EXD2 (3′-5′ exonuclease domain-containing protein 2) is an essential protein with a conserved DEDDy superfamily 3′-5′ exonuclease domain. Recent research suggests that EXD2 has two potential functions: as a component of the DNA double-strand break repair machinery and as a ribonuclease for the regulation of mitochondrial translation. Herein, electron microscope imaging analysis and proximity labeling revealed that EXD2 is anchored to the mitochondrial outer membrane through a conserved N-terminal transmembrane domain, while the C-terminal region is cytosolic. Crystal structures of the exonuclease domain in complex with Mn2+/Mg2+ revealed a domain-swapped dimer in which the central α5−α7 helices are mutually crossed over, resulting in chimeric active sites. Additionally, the C-terminal segments absent in other DnaQ family exonucleases enclose the central chimeric active sites. Combined structural and biochemical analyses demonstrated that the unusual dimeric organization stabilizes the active site, facilitates discrimination between DNA and RNA substrates based on divalent cation coordination and generates a positively charged groove that binds substrates.
Microtubule nucleation and dynamic instability in interphase fission yeast

the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons. org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits noncommercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. For commercial re-use, please contact journals.permissions@oup.com doi:10.1093/jmcb/mjz044 Journal of Molecular Cell Biology (2019), 11(11), 941–943 | 941 Published online May 24, 2019
PCA and kernel PCA for radar high range resolution profiles recognition

Radar high range resolution profile (HRRP) contains target structure information. It is shown to be a promising signature for radar automatic target recognition. As a method for data dimension reduction and feature extraction, principle component analysis (PCA) and kernel PCA have found wide applications in pattern recognition field. According to the characteristics of target pose sensitivity and shift sensitivity, a localized PCA and a modified KPCA are proposed for radar HRRP recognition. Also the methods for selecting the kernel basis vectors and handling the range-shift alignment are carefully addressed. Finally, support vector machine (SVM) classifier is used to evaluate the classification performance based on measured data. Experimental results show the proposed methods are effective and KPCA outperforms PCA.
Demo of the SICOS tool for Social Image Cluster-based Organization and Search

This paper briefly describes and evaluates SICOS, a tool for Social Image Cluster-based Organization and Search, allowing to group together images sharing similar semantic and visual features, to simplify their organization and querying following user preferences. The system consists of modular components for: i) feature extraction and representation (low-level and high-level), ii) partitional image clustering (initial clustering phase executed when the user first connects to the system), iii) incremental clustering (updating clusters produces in the previous phase by processing newly published images), iv) fast image querying (using features of cluster representatives), and v) personalized images and search results visualization (using various user-chosen cluster display techniques). Experiments highlight the efficiency of the tool.