Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
3D human pose recognition for home monitoring of elderly

A toolbox for the automatic monitoring of elderly in a nursing home or in the natural home environment is proposed. Rather than monitoring vital signs or other biomedical parameters, the toolbox is focussed on the monitoring of activity patterns and changes therein. Activity information is derived from visual information using image processing algorithms. The visual information is acquired using 3D camera technology. Besides a traditional visual image, 3D cameras also provide highly accurate depth information. The 3D position of the subject is derived and serves as the primary information source for the different components in the toolbox.
Structure and elicitor or u.v.‐light‐stimulated expression of two 4‐coumarate:CoA ligase genes in parsley

We have isolated genomic clones encoding 4‐coumarate:CoA ligase (4CL), a key enzyme of general phenylpropanoid metabolism, and have analysed the structure and regulation of the genes contained on these clones. Restriction enzyme and sequence analysis indicated that two distinct 4CL genes, Pc4CL‐1 and Pc4CL‐2, are represented on the clones and that additional 4CL genes are not present in parsley. Two lines of evidence suggest that each gene is transcriptionally activated by both elicitor and u.v. irradiation: cDNA clones corresponding to each gene were found in cDNA libraries made with RNA from both elicitor‐treated and u.v‐irradiated cells, and run‐off transcripts homologous to a Pc4CL‐2‐specific intron probe were induced by both treatments. This induction was about half of the induction measured using probes homologous to both genes. The transcription initiation sites of both genes were determined. Comparison of the nucleotide sequences of the two genes 5′ to these sites showed that they are highly homologous for several hundred base pairs and that they contain features potentially involved in regulation by elicitor and u.v. irradiation.
Vulnerability analysis of lightweight secure search protocols for low-cost RFID systems

RFID systems have many security risks as an insecure wireless communication channel exists between tag and reader. Kulseng et al. have proposed several lightweight secure search protocols for low-cost systems: the basic protocol and the synchronisation-based protocol. To attack these two protocols successfully, the adversary needs to eavesdrop on the communication channel between reader and tag, and intercept and tamper with the exchanged messages. We show that the basic protocol cannot resist the tracking attack. The synchronisation-based protocol is vulnerable to the tracking attack and a kind of desynchronisation attack .
Control of Mobile Manipulators in a Task Space $ $

This note addresses the problem of position control of mobile manipulators operating in the task space with state constraints. A relatively simple class of task space regulators consisting of a generalized transpose Jacobian controller with a nonlinear quasi-velocity term, an integral term including a function of manipulator coordinates and the task error plus the gradient of a kinematic criterion function, is proposed. The Lyapunov stability theory is used to derive the control scheme. Through the use of the gradient of the criterion function, an optimal solution to the mobile manipulator task is ensured. The performance of the proposed control strategy is illustrated through computer simulations for a mobile manipulator operating in a three-dimensional task space.
Community detection in complex networks based on DBSCAN* and a Martingale process

Community detection is a valuable tool for analyzing and understanding the structure of complex networks. This work investigates the application of the density-based algorithm DBSCAN* to the community detection problem. Given, though, that this algorithm requires a lower bound for the community size to be determined a priori, this work proposes the application of a Martingale process to DBSCAN* so as to progressively detect communities at various levels of granularity, without the need to define in advance a single threshold for the minimum community size. In particular, the proposed DBSCAN*-Martingale community detection algorithm corresponds to an iterative process that progressively lowers the threshold of the size of the acceptable communities, while maintaining the communities detected for higher thresholds. Evaluation experiments are performed based on four realistic benchmark networks and the results indicate improvements in the effectiveness of the proposed DBSCAN*-Martingale community detection algorithm in terms of the Normalized Mutual Information and RAND metrics against several state-of-the-art community detection approaches.
Baculovirus-Expressed Constructs Induce Immunoglobulin G That Recognizes VAR2CSA on Plasmodium falciparum- Infected Erythrocytes

ABSTRACT We raised specific antisera against recombinant VAR2CSA domains produced in Escherichia coli and in insect cells. All were reactive in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, but only insect cell-derived constructs induced immunoglobulin G (IgG) that was reactive with native VAR2CSA on the surface of infected erythrocytes. Our data show that five of the six VAR2CSA Duffy-binding-like domains are surface exposed and that induction of surface-reactive VAR2CSA-specific IgG depends critically upon antigen conformation. These findings have implications for the development of vaccines against pregnancy-associated Plasmodium falciparum malaria.
A model-checking oriented modeling method for safety critical system

In the development of safety-critical system, ModelBased Safety Assessment (MBSA) process can reduce the development complexity and improve assessment efficiency. As an important part of MBSA, system modeling and safety requirements description with formal methods still lack a well-defined process. In this paper, the relationship between traditional safety assessment process and MBSA is discussed, a system modeling and safety property formalization method based on NuSMV is proposed. Finally, a case study is presented to demonstrate and validate the proposed modeling method.
Identification of a Cytoplasmic Manganese Superoxide Dismutase (cMnSOD) in the Red Swamp Crawfish, Procambarus clarkii: cDNA Cloning and Tissue Expression

A cytoplasmic manganese superoxide dismutase (cMnSOD) cDNA was cloned from the hepatopancreas of the red swamp crawfish, Procambarus clarkii. An initial cDNA fragment was identified by using degenerate primers, and the complete sequence was obtained by using RACE methodology. The full sequence comprises 1140 bp, with an open reading frame of 858 bp encoding a protein of 286 amino acids. Sequence analysis showed that this protein is highly homologous to previously obtained crustacean cMnSODs. Phylogenetic analysis clusters it with all known cMnSODs and in a group distinct from mitochondrial MnSODs. cMnSOD transcripts were detected in the gills, tail muscle, green glands, and hepatopancreas. The data provide additional evidence for the hypothesis that cMnSOD replaced CuZnSOD in crustaceans that use haemocyanin as the respiratory pigment.
Significance of Local Taxes in Income Structure of Slovak Municipalities

Paper focuses on public revenues of municipalities and analyses the importance and significance of local taxes for the Slovak municipalities. Eight municipalities representing the capital cities of higher territorial units in Slovakia were selected. The aim of the paper is to estimate relationship between two tax decentralization measures (local tax income / current revenues and local tax income / total revenues) on one side and number of the citizens, city unemployment and average salary on the other one. We aim to determine and examine the importance and significance of local taxes for the municipalities. Hypothesis: The share of local taxes on total incomes is above 20%. The overall analysis and conclusions were provided for the period 2010-2013. We used three different methods to reach objectives: synthesis of information to give literature background, analytical methods with econometric models to calculate data, and comparison of obtained results. Recommendations of future actions for municipalities are also included. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2015. v6n3p544
The Sustainability's Motif and Design of Fauna in Malay Block Batik

This study is about the traditional fauna motif, which is an identity within Malaysian blocks batik. In addition, the history of the traditional block can be traced in Kelantan and was introduced in the 1912s. Later, in the 1930s, this technique was spread to Terengganu. Currently, with the globalization and modernization, the traditional motif is less publicized. Thus, the identity of block batik is less dominant. Therefore, this study aims to classify the various types of local block motifs and designs based on their features using suitable methodology. Comprehensive literature was conducted, and a typology was chosen to analyze the fauna image of the traditional block batik motif. Through the analysis, the traditional and modern motif of fauna group was organized and recognized. The outcome of this blueprint can be used to propose guidelines in designing motif and design of block batik based on the local Malaysian identity. The purpose of this study is to deliver precise clarification and portray the traditional identity of this textile. There is a need for the block batik motifs to have a traditional identity in the future design through the creation of guidelines to maintain local identity. Overall, batik manufacturers, policymakers, other researchers and universities can adopt the standard as a reference in the future for the sustainability of traditional batik motifs.
Lineage-specific reprogramming as a strategy for cell therapy

Embryonic stem (ES) cells are endowed with extensive ability for self renewal and differentiation. These features make them a promising candidate for cell therapy. However, despite the enthusiasm and hype surrounding the potential therapeutic use of human ES cells and more recently induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, to date few reports have documented successful therapeutic outcome with ES-derived cell populations. This is probably due to two main caveats associated with ES cells, their capacity to form teratomas and the challenge of isolating the appropriate therapeutic cell population from differentiating ES cells. We have focused our efforts on the derivation of skeletal muscle progenitors from ES cells and here we will discuss the strategy of reprogramming lineage choices by overexpression of a master regulator, which has proven successful for the generation of the skeletal myogenic lineage from mouse ES cells.
Responding to comorbid mental disorders and substance use disorders

Comorbidity of mental disorders and substance use disorders is common. Furthermore, comorbidity is often associated with poor treatment outcome, severe illness course, and high service utilisation. This presents a significant challenge with respect to the identification, prevention and management of people with comorbid disorders. The unmet need for treatment within this group is considerable, the lack of research is unacceptable and the person with comorbid mental disorders and substance use disorders is often left to fall in the gap between the relevant services.
Mechanism of recovery from acute virus infection. I. Role of T lymphocytes in the clearance of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus from spleens of mice.

Adult mice were infected by i.v. inoculation with 10(3) mouse infectious doses of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCM virus). Despite widespread replication of the agent, overt illness did not develop; histopathologic alterations were moderate. High virus concentrations were attained in the spleen, which was chosen for further study. Cytotoxic spleen T cell responses were found to vary among inbred mouse strains, and as a rule, these were correlated with other virus-specific cell-mediated immune phenomena. However, high- and low-responder mice eliminated the virus equally fast and already at times when spleen cytotoxic T lymphocytes were just beginning to appear (and before delayed-type hypersensitivity could be demonstrated). Adoptive transfer experiments showed that very few immune T lymphocytes were capable of reducing virus replication in the recipients' spleens and, furthermore, that protection was rapidly induced; when low numbers of cells were transferred, the effect was apparent 8 hr later, and with higher numbers diminished virus replication was evident after an interval as short as 6 hr. In fact, the data suggest that virus was actually inactivated. In spite of this marked efficiency, morphologic alterations in spleens of adoptively immunized mice were absent. Attempts to reveal expansion of immune cells in the recipients have failed, and the observation that adoptive transfer was as efficient in nude mice as in their furred counterparts makes it unlikely that the recipients' T lymphocytes participated to any extent. The low number of T lymphocytes causing reduction of virus, the short interval after which the effect became measurable, and the lack of histopathologic alterations has led to a working hypothesis in which it is assumed that immunologically activated T lymphocytes secrete lymphokines that directly interfere with virus replication in neighboring cells.
Genetic Diversity and Horizontal Transfer of Genes Involved in Oxidation of Reduced Phosphorus Compounds by Alcaligenes faecalis WM2072

ABSTRACT Enrichment was performed to isolate organisms that could utilize reduced phosphorus compounds as their sole phosphorus sources. One isolate that grew well with either hypophosphite or phosphite was identified by 16S rRNA gene analysis as a strain of Alcaligenes faecalis. The genes required for oxidation of hypophosphite and phosphite by this organism were identified by using transposon mutagenesis and include homologs of the ptxD and htxA genes of Pseudomonas stutzeri WM88, which encode an NAD-dependent phosphite dehydrogenase (PtxD) and 2-oxoglutarate-dependent hypophosphite dioxygenase (HtxA). This organism also has the htxB, htxC, and htxD genes that comprise an ABC-type transporter, presumably for hypophosphite and phosphite transport. The role of these genes in reduced phosphorus metabolism was confirmed by analyzing the growth of mutants in which these genes were deleted. Sequencing data showed that htxA, htxB, htxC, and htxD are virtually identical to their homologs in P. stutzeri at the DNA level, indicating that horizontal gene transfer occurred. However, A. faecalis ptxD is very different from its P. stutzeri homolog and represents a new ptxD lineage. Therefore, this gene has ancient evolutionary roots in bacteria. These data suggest that there is strong evolutionary selection for the ability of microorganisms to oxidize hypophosphite and phosphite.
GAS PHASE REDUCTION OF CHLORINATED VOCs BY ZERO VALENT IRON

The removal of trichloroethylene (TCE) by reduction with elemental iron was examined in batch reactors representing three phase gaseous systems (Fe0 (solid), water vapor + TCE vapor + air mixture (gaseous), and condensed water on Fe0 surface (aqueous)) and two phase aqueous systems (Fe0 (solid), water (aqueous)) as the reaction medium. Two separate removal mechanisms were found for TCE removal in the gas phase reactors: [1] adsorption onto the Fe0 surface under low relative humidity (RH), and [2] reaction with Fe0 to form other organic compounds, such as ethylene, isomers of dichloroethylene, and vinyl chloride under 100% RH conditions in the gas phase. The adsorption of TCE vapor onto the Fe0 surface was fast initially and highest at low temperatures. The reduction reaction of TCE in the gas phase was first order with respect to the TCE concentration remaining in the gas phase under conditions of 100% RH at 15, 22, and 35°C, and the observed reaction rate constant (k obs) exhibited a maximum at elevated temperatures. The estimated k obs values for the degradation of dissolved TCE in aqueous systems were the same order of magnitude with the rate constants in the gas phase and exhibited an increasing rate at higher temperatures. The results suggest that Fe0 represents an economical choice for vapor phase barriers to limit the spread of contaminants in soil gas and reduce fugitive air emissions from contaminated sites.
In children 18 years and under, what promotes recurrent shoulder instability after traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation? A systematic review and meta-analysis of risk factors

Background Skeletal maturity and age-related changes in the composition of the glenoid labrum and joint capsule may influence rates of recurrent instability in children. We systematically review risk factors which predispose children to recurrent shoulder instability. Methods The systematic review-concerned studies published before May 2015. Statistical analysis was undertaken to compare rates of recurrence for each extracted risk factor. Pooled ORs were analysed using random effects meta-analysis. Results 6 retrospective cohort studies met the inclusion criteria. 8 risk factors were identified across the studies including age, sex, shoulder dominance and injury side, mechanism of injury, state of physis closure, and Hill-Sachs and Bankart lesions. The rate of recurrent instability was 73%. Children aged 14–18 years were 24 times more likely to experience recurrent instability than children aged 13 years and less (93% vs 40%; OR=24.14, 95% CI (3.71 to 156.99), Z=3.33, p=0.001, I2=6.83%). There was a non-significant trend indicating males were 3.4 times more likely to experience recurrent instability (OR=3.44, 95% CI (0.98 to 12.06), Z=1.93, p=0.053, I2=0%). Analysis of one study found that children with a closed physis are 14 times more likely to experience recurrent instability compared with those with an open physis (OR=14.0, 95% CI (1.46 to 134.25), Z=2.29, p=0.02, I2=0%) . Conclusions Male children aged 14 years and over had the greatest risk of recurrent shoulder instability following a first-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation. This meta-analysis summarises a mix of 6 acceptable and poor quality level III retrospective cohort studies. Further examination of this population with blinded prospective cohort studies will assist clinicians in the appropriate management of first-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocation.
Unified Physical DC Model of Staggered Amorphous InGaZnO Transistors

In this paper, we propose a unified physical model of InGaZnO [amorphous indium–gallium–zinc-oxide (a-IGZO)] thin-film transistors (TFTs) accounting for both charge injection at the contact and charge transport within the channel. We extract the current-voltage characteristics of the injecting contact from the measurements of a-IGZO TFTs fabricated on plastic foil. We show that the charge injection depends on both the drain and the gate voltages. We model the charge injection in staggered a-IGZO TFTs basing on the thermionic emission–diffusion theory including the charge carrier-dependent electron velocity due to the trap states in the subgap of the a-IGZO semiconductor. Combining the charge injection model with a charge transport model, we accurately and consistently describe the measurements of staggered a-IGZO TFTs with channel-length scaling from <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$200~\mu m$ </tex-math></inline-formula> to <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$15~\mu m$ </tex-math></inline-formula>. The proposed unified model is implemented in a circuit simulator and used to design unipolar inverters. The good agreement between simulations and measurements of the inverters further confirms the effectiveness of the proposed approach.
Investigating how well contextual features are captured by bi-directional recurrent neural network models

Learning algorithms for natural language processing (NLP) tasks traditionally rely on manually defined relevant contextual features. On the other hand, neural network models using an only distributional representation of words have been successfully applied for several NLP tasks. Such models learn features automatically and avoid explicit feature engineering. Across several domains, neural models become a natural choice specifically when limited characteristics of data are known. However, this flexibility comes at the cost of interpretability. In this paper, we define three different methods to investigate ability of bi-directional recurrent neural networks (RNNs) in capturing contextual features. In particular, we analyze RNNs for sequence tagging tasks. We perform a comprehensive analysis on general as well as biomedical domain datasets. Our experiments focus on important contextual words as features, which can easily be extended to analyze various other feature types. We also investigate positional effects of context words and show how the developed methods can be used for error analysis.
Using Cloninger's temperament scales to predict substance-related behaviors in adolescents: a prospective longitudinal study.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES We tested one of Cloninger's temperament theories - that high novelty seeking (NS), along with low harm avoidance (HA), reward dependence (RD), and persistence (PE), predicts early-onset substance problems. METHODS In a community-based sample of 777 adolescents examined at two time points (mean age 13 and 18, respectively), we examined whether Cloninger's four temperament dimensions at wave 1 predicted five substance-related outcomes at wave 2: age of initiation for cigarettes, alcohol, and illicit drugs, number of substance classes tried, and total number of DSM-IV substance use disorder (SUD) symptoms. RESULTS Cloninger's predicted temperament pattern did significantly predict the number of SUD symptoms at wave 2. For initiation of cigarettes/illicit drugs and number of substance classes tried, HA/NS/PE fit the pattern, but RD did not. For onset of alcohol, only NS and PE fit Cloninger's prediction. Results for NS and PE were most consistent. CONCLUSIONS AND SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE Overall, this study provides evidence that Cloninger's theory may hold true for predicting problem use more than for predicting "use" or experimentation. In addition, youth with high novelty seeking and low persistence may find substances especially reinforcing, and identifying these youth and intervening before initiation has occurred may reduce the risk of future substance-related problems.
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