Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
UgMicroSatdb: database for mining microsatellites from unigenes

Microsatellites, also known as simple sequence repeats (SSRs) or short tandem repeats (STRs), have extensively been exploited as molecular markers for diverse applications. Recently, their role in gene regulation and genome evolution has also been discussed widely. We have developed UgMicroSatdb (Unigene MicroSatellite database), a web-based relational database of microsatellites present in unigene sequences covering 80 genomes. UgMicroSatdb allows microsatellite search using multiple parameters like microsatellite type (simple perfect, compound perfect and imperfect), repeat unit length (mono- to hexa-nucleotide), repeat number, microsatellite length and repeat sequence class. Microsatellites can also be retrieved by specifying EST, cDNA, CDS identity or by using Gene Index, GenBank, UniGene IDs. The database also provides information about trinucleotide repeats encoding various amino acids. Such codon repeats can be searched by specifying characteristics of coded amino acids like charge (basic, acidic or neutral), polarity (polar or non-polar), and their hydrophobic or hydrophilic nature. The nucleotide sequences of the target UniGenes are also provided to facilitate primer designing for PCR amplification of the desired microsatellite. UgMicroSatdb is available at http://ipu.ac. in/usbt/UgMicroSatdb.htm.
Identifying Common Practices in Community-Based Rape Prevention Programs

SUMMARY Community-based rape prevention programs have received little attention in the research literature. In this study qualitative methods were used to describe such programs and to assess the degree of homogeneity in their practices. In-depth interviews were conducted with representatives of 10 community-based prevention programs in a single state. Findings suggest that two typologies exist: short programs and extended programs. Homogeneity across programs was common as most programs emphasized secondary and tertiary prevention and relied on short curricula that are implemented with mixed-gender groups of students. A comparison to practices found in the research literature indicate that they are mostly using the same practices and these practices have not been demonstrated to have sustained behavioral effects that would reduce the incidence of sexual violence. Implications for future practice are discussed.
The effects of measures of language experience and language ability on segmental accuracy in bilingual children.

PURPOSE The present study investigated the effects of selected measures of language experience (parent-reported estimates of frequency of output and language use) and language ability (parent-reported language proficiency and mean length of utterance in words) on the segmental accuracy of Spanish- and English-speaking bilingual children. METHOD The phonological skills of 50 typically developing bilingual Spanish-English children (mean age = 5;9 [years;months]) were examined. Independent variables included parent estimates of language use, language proficiency, and frequency of language output (5 groups), as well as a direct language measure (mean length of utterance in words) to predict the dependent segmental accuracy measures (percentage of consonants and vowels correct). RESULTS Frequency of language output did not have an effect on any of the English or Spanish segmental accuracy measures. However, parent-reported language use and language proficiency as well as the direct measure of language ability (mean length of utterance in words) had various effects on segmental accuracy. Those effects differed, however, in language-specific patterns. CONCLUSIONS Parental estimates of language use and language proficiency are useful for predicting the phonological skills of bilingual Spanish- and English-speaking children, and augmenting them with a direct measure of language ability as a predictor of segmental accuracy is desirable.
Local Graph Matching with Active Learning for Recognizing Inference in Text at NTCIR-10

This paper describes the textual entailment system developped at Dublin City University for participation in the textual entailment task in NTCIR-10. Our system is a local graph matching-based system with active learning: we explore reducing the unknown words and unknown namedentities, incorporating meaning in parentheses / rhetorical expressions / semantic roles, and employing text understanding technique using simple logic. We deploy an additional feature of language model from deep learning. Our result was 80.49 for macro F1 score, 84.95 for precision for the positive entailment, and 79.95 for recall for negative entailment.
A Pulsed Pseudo-Noise VHF Radio Set

The design of a radio set using pulsed pseudo-noise signals is described. The unit uses pulse position modulation and matched-filter detection. The use of pulse compression techniques permits the radio to achieve good signal detectability; it also permits privacy for each of several sets operating in a common channel. Characteristics of the 280 Mc/sec rf system are given and the call-up logic for achieving telephone-like operation is described. Some aspects of the digital matched filter design are discussed. Analysis of theoretical operation shows only a small performance difference between digital and linear matched filters.
SURF: Summarizer of User Reviews Feedback

Continuous Delivery (CD) enables mobile developers to release small, high quality chunks of working software in a rapid manner. However, faster delivery and a higher software quality do neither guarantee user satisfaction nor positive business outcomes. Previous work demonstrates that app reviews may contain crucial information that can guide developer's software maintenance efforts to obtain higher customer satisfaction. However, previous work also proves the difficulties encountered by developers in manually analyzing this rich source of data, namely (i) the huge amount of reviews an app may receive on a daily basis and (ii) the unstructured nature of their content. In this paper, we propose SURF (Summarizer of User Reviews Feedback), a tool able to (i) analyze and classify the information contained in app reviews and (ii) distill actionable change tasks for improving mobile applications. Specifically, SURF performs a systematic summarization of thousands of user reviews through the generation of an interactive, structured and condensed agenda of recommended software changes. An end-to-end evaluation of SURF, involving 2622 reviews related to 12 different mobile applications, demonstrates the high accuracy of SURF in summarizing user reviews content. In evaluating our approach we also involve the original developers of some apps, who confirm the practical usefulness of the software change recommendations made by SURF. Demo URL: https://youtu.be/Yf-U5ylJXvo Demo webpage: http://www.ifi. uzh.ch/en/seal/people/panichella/tools/SURFTool.html.
Recognition and Fixation of Crista Supinatoris Fractures in Monteggia Injuries

In Monteggia fracture dislocations of the elbow, the lateral collateral ligament complex is disrupted as the radial head dislocates from the capitellum. A persistently incompetent lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) predisposes to posterolateral rotary instability of the elbow, thus restoration of the LUCL is essential for recovery. Although LUCL disruptions following elbow dislocations typically occur at the lateral humeral origin, we have identified a series of Monteggia injuries where the LUCL is avulsed from its ulnar insertion along with a fracture fragment containing the crista supinatoris. Failure to recognize and appropriately treat the crista supinatoris fracture in this injury may result in LUCL incompetence and risk symptomatic instability. The following technique describes the recognition and surgical treatment of Monteggia injuries, specifically recognizing the crista supinatoris fracture. Using this technique, patients reliably experience good functional outcomes with normal elbow stability.
Gas7 mediates the differentiation of human bone marrow‐derived mesenchymal stem cells into functional osteoblasts by enhancing Runx2‐dependent gene expression

The differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into osteoblasts is a crucial step during bone formation. However, the mechanisms regulating the early stages of osteogenic differentiation are not fully understood. In the present study, we found that growth‐arrest specific gene 7b (Gas7b) was up‐regulated during dexamethasone‐induced differentiation of human MSCs (hMSCs) into osteoblasts. Knockdown of Gas7 using short‐hairpin RNA decreased the expression of the osteogenic transcription factor Runx2 and its target genes alkaline phosphatase, type I collagen, osteocalcin (OC), and osteopontin. In addition, knockdown of Gas7 decreased matrix mineralization of dexamethasone‐treated hMSCs in vitro. In contrast, ectopic expression of Gas7 isoforms a and b promoted gene expression associated with osteoblast differentiation and matrix mineralization, and also induced the mineralization of hMSCs in vitro. Furthermore, a gene reporter assay designed to monitor OC expression in hMSCs revealed that Runx2‐dependent transcriptional activity was enhanced by over‐expression of human Gas7 isoforms a and b. These findings reveal that Gas7 regulates the differentiation of hMSCs into osteoblasts by enhancing Runx2‐dependent gene expression. © 2011 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 29: 1528–1535, 2011
Toxicity and enantiospecific differences of two β‐blockers, propranolol and metoprolol, in the embryos and larvae of zebrafish (Danio rerio)

The risk presented by β‐blockers on aquatic organisms remains uncertain, particularly given the enantiospecific differences in toxicity of chiral β‐blockers. In this study, the toxicity of two β‐blockers, propranolol and metoprolol, was determined. The 96‐h LC50 of propranolol in the zebrafish larvae was 2.48 mg/L, whereas 50 mg/L metoprolol did not result in death. Both β‐blockers decreased the heart rate and hatching rate and increased the mortality of the zebrafish embryos. Among these indicators, the heart rate was the most sensitive. However, the acute larval and embryo toxicity results displayed no enantioselectivity. Additionally, the transcriptional response of the genes encoding the β‐adrenergic receptors and those involved in other physiological processes, including the antioxidant response, detoxification, and apoptosis, in zebrafish larvae exposed to the β‐blockers was examined. Although the changes in gene transcription were fairly minor, significant enantioselectivity was observed for β‐blockers, suggesting that the transcriptional response was more sensitive for the evaluation of enantiospecific toxicity. Based on these results, the pharmaceutical drugs were not expected to pose a risk to fish; however, this conclusion should not be considered final. These results also demonstrated that the enantiospecific toxicity of chiral β‐blockers should be investigated when performing an ecological risk assessment. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Environ Toxicol 29: 1367–1378, 2014.
Training programmes for family caregivers of people with dementia living at home: integrative review.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To establish primary features of training programmes designed to assist family caregivers of people with dementia living at home and to propose a model programme based on literature findings. BACKGROUND Due to dementia's distinctive progression, there is a widely felt need to train family members who undertake the responsibility of caring for relatives diagnosed with this condition to provide positive care, particularly during the early and middle stages of the disease. DESIGN Integrative review. METHODS Literature reviews were carried out in the Pubmed, CINAHL, Mediclatina and Medline databases, using the following describers: training programme, family caregivers, dementia and aged. Such searches encompassed publications between 2004-2014, together with eight articles for review due to their positive identification with the inclusion criteria. Relevant results were extracted, the subsequent analysis performed and the presentation carried out in a descriptive manner. RESULTS The prevailing length of a training programme for a family caregiver of people with dementia is of six sessions over a six-week period, with one weekly session load, and an average duration of 100 minutes each. Methodologies most commonly used include discussion, problem-solving models as well as skills and strategies training. The themes discussed comprehend caring for the individual with dementia, information about the illness and the use of health and community resources. Regarding the assessment of the family caregiver, the most widely used instruments are demographic assessment questionnaires, self-efficiency and caregiver's burnout scales, as well as depression and quality of life measures. Three assessment instances of family caregivers' needs during the training programme are commonly encountered: initial, final and follow-up. CONCLUSIONS This review has identified a set of features transversal to training programmes for family members who undertake the care for individuals with dementia living at home, which will bolster the construction and validation of other programmes in the area. More studies about such programmes need to be implemented, particularly engaged in their conceptual and experimental validation. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE The results of this review assist nurses by increasing their awareness of the basic assumptions supporting training programmes for family members responsible for individuals with dementia living at home and subsequently enforce them during their interventions with such population.
Injection molding optimization in order to improve the dispersion of the nanoclays

Injection molding is the most commonly manufacturing process used for the fabrication of plastic parts. Different products can be manufactured using injection molding which vary greatly in their size, complexity and application. Automotive industry is the most important sector that uses this technology. A wide variety of additives are used to modify the raw polymers and achieve new properties. Nanoadditives and nanoclays specifically, are used to improve various physical properties, such as reinforcement, synergistic flame retardant and barrier. This work is focused on the study the different parameters in the injection molding process in order to optimize the process using a specific grade of polypropylene and a specific grade of nanoclay. The main goal of the project is to improve the flexural modulus of the studied part using a lineal model taking into account the behavior the selected parameters.
A review on electroactive polymers development for aerospace applications

Newfangled smart materials have inspired the researchers to look for more efficient materials that can respond to specific stimuli and retain the original shape. Electroactive polymers are such materials which are capable of sensing and real-time actuation. Various electroactive polymers are excellent candidates due to high strain rate, fast response, reliability and high mechanical compliance despite tough manufacturing. In this study, electroactive polymers are reviewed and the general enabling mechanisms employing their distinct characteristics are presented, and the factors influencing the properties of various electroactive polymers are also discussed. Our study also enumerates the current trends in the development of electroactive polymers along with its progress in aerospace discipline. The electromechanical properties of electroactive polymer materials endow them the capability to work as both sensors and actuators in the field of aerospace. Hence, we provide an overview of various applications of electroactive polymers in aerospace field, notably aircraft morphing. These actuators are vastly used in aerospace applications like Mars Nano-rover, space robotic, flapping wings and active flap. Therefore, the electroactive polymer applications such as effective actuators can be investigated more in their materials, molecular interactions, electromechanics and actuation mechanisms. Considering electroactive polymers unique properties, they will endeavour the great potential applications within aerospace industry.
Post Choice Satisfaction among Nigerian Students Studying in Malaysian Universities: A Pilot Study

Purpose – This research aims at developing a conceptual framework and valid prepositions of the impacts of Nigerian students’ perceived expectation on perceived quality and satisfaction with Malaysian higher institutions. The result of this study will be used for a further research that will empirically establish the actual reason for the increasing influx of Nigerian students in Malaysia and how the stakeholders can best explore the inherent opportunities. Design/methodology/approach – The researchers primarily use qualitative approach and pilot study that involves detail literature reviews of academic literatures and industry reports on perceived expectation, perceived quality and student satisfaction. Findings – The extant literatures suggest that there exist positive relationship between perceived expectation, perceived quality and student satisfaction. The reliabilities of the proposed measurement instruments indicate valid internal consistency. Research limitations/implications – Given that this paper is based on qualitative approach, there is need to embark on empirical data gathering to validate the conceptual model. Practical implications – Evidence from existing literatures have established that for higher institutions of learning to achieve operational efficiency in their perceived service quality and student satisfaction, managements of higher institutions need to integrate high quality lecturers, reasonable cost of education, social orientation programs, modern facilities etc into their operations’ measurement practices. Originality/value – This research extensively review existing literatures on student satisfaction and measurements, specifically how it impact education industry. It primarily avails both the academic and higher institution’s management the benefits that are inherent in measuring the impact of perceived expectation on perceived quality and student satisfaction. The research finally proposed a model for future empirical testing.
TNO Instance Search at TRECVID 2010

What we learned from our runs: using a commercial facedetection package without tweaking on this (low image quality) dataset does not work. Using a small-sized (512 words) visual vocabulary computed on the query set significantly outperforms a much larger (4096 words) visual vocabulary on the whole dataset. One can build an image-retrieval system using open-source components. 2. INTRODUCTION In this notebook paper we describe our approaches to the TRECVID 2010 instance search tasks and analyze the results of our submissions. TNO has submitted three runs: two runs using a bag-of-visual-words approach and one run using a commercialoff-the-shelf (COTS) face-recognition software package. The main rationale behind all three runs was: “Can we build an instance-search system from scratch using only open source or commercial components without significant algorithmic development of our own? ” The remainder of this notebook paper is as follows. The paper starts with a short section on data analysis of the video and query data set in Section 3. In Section 4 we describe in detail the processing steps of the three runs and their software implementation. In Section 5 we present some of the results of the three runs and compare them. In Section 6 we discuss some of the observations we have made on the video and query data as well as the chosen algorithms for the different runs.
Distributed Algorithms for DCOP: A Graphical-Game-Based Approach

This paper addresses the application of distributed constraint optimization problems (DCOPs) to large-scale dynamic environments. We introduce a decomposition of DCOP into a graphical game and investigate the evolution of various stochastic and deterministic algorithms. We also develop techniques that allow for coordinated negotiation while maintaining distributed control of variables. We prove monotonicity properties of certain approaches and detail arguments about equilibrium sets that offer insight into the tradeoffs involved in leveraging efficiency and solution quality. The algorithms and ideas were tested and illustrated on several graph coloring domains.
Prior heat stress: effect on subsequent 15-min time trial performance in the heat.

UNLABELLED The impact of prior heat stress on subsequent aerobic exercise-heat performance has not been studied. PURPOSE To determine whether prior heat stress degrades subsequent aerobic exercise performance in the heat. METHODS Eighteen nonheat acclimated males were trained (four practice trials) on an aerobic exercise performance test in 22 degrees C and then divided into two (n = 8) groups. One group (EUHPH; (.)VO2peak = 44 +/- 7 mL x kg x min(-1)) was tested after 90 min of recovery (in 22 degrees C) from 3 h of intermittent light-intensity (<30% (.)VO2peak) exercise-heat (50 degrees C) stress, where sweat losses were matched with fluid intake (3.5 +/- 0.5 L) to maintain euhydration. The other group (EUH; (.)VO2peak = 45 +/- 5 mL x kg x min(-1)) was tested while euhydrated without prior exercise-heat stress. Aerobic performance was determined from a 30-min cycling preload (50% (.)VO2peak) followed by a 15-min time trial in 40 degrees C. Total work during the 15-min performance time trial in EUH and EUHPH was compared, as were the percent changes from the best practice trials. RESULTS Volunteers were euhydrated (plasma osmolality < 290 mOsm x kg(-1)) and normothermic before each exercise-heat trial. Heart rate and core temperature were not different (P > 0.05) between groups at any time point during exercise. Total work was not different (P > 0.05) at baseline or between EUH (150.5 +/- 28.3 kJ; 2.0 +/- 0.3 kJ x kg(-1)) and EUHPH (160.3 +/- 24.0 kJ; 1.8 +/- 0.2 kJ x kg(-1)). The percent change in total work relative to baseline was not different (P > 0.05) between EUH (-18.7% +/- 9.2%) and EUHPH (-15.0% +/- 7.8%). CONCLUSIONS If hydration and body temperatures recover, prior exercise-heat stress does not result in a greater degradation in aerobic time trial performance in the heat compared with heat exposure alone.