Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Breaking the silence: School counsellors’ experiences of client suicide

ABSTRACT School counselling is a unique discipline involving the provision of personal, social, and educational counselling to youth in schools. Since school counsellors work closely with at-risk children and adolescents they frequently encounter suicidal youth as clients. In this study, a qualitative grounded theory method was used to explore school counsellors’ experiences of client suicide. Four themes were identified from participants’ interviews: Taming the Control Beast; Wearing the Mask; Interpreting the Dance; Staying in the Game. The impact on participants’ personal and professional lives is discussed within the context on how they processed their experiences of loss.
Analysis and extension of existing bounds in compressed sensing

This paper presents analysis and extension about known bounds in compressed basing on the Orthogonal Matching Pursuit algorithm. In the noiseless case, we focus on factors such as Restricted Isometry Property (RIP), Mutual Incoherence Property (MIP) and the recovery order of entries. For the noisy compressed sensing, we have proved two corollaries, exploiting the idea of noise folding, and obtained an upper bound of Signal-to-Noise Ratios (SNR) for the exact recovery.
The Workshop Programme 2 : 00 pm : Welcome and Introduction 2

Linguistic creativity requires a complex combination of explicitly declared knowledge and problem-specific inference processes. The COLIBRI CBR shell combines ontologies and description logics to develop CBR solutions to complex problems. The ontologies provide a number of ready-made resources that fulfill the need for explicit knowledge without the need to hand-craft it, whereas the description logics that underlie the shell can deal with complex inferences like instance classification or generalization. Currently there is a shortage of ontologies with sufficient linguistic coverage that can be formulated in the description logic formalism. The present paper describes an attempt to convert a frame-based lingusitic resource (Mikrokosmos) to the description logic formalism in order to make it available for further attempts at developing a language generation systems that can exhibit creative behaviour. This has been achieved for OIL and is currently in process for OWL, which is an evolution of hte standard. A description is provided of the structure of Mikrokosmos and its semantics. Then we provide a brief outline of the target resources (OIL and OWL) and the particular tools that we use to manipulate them (JCopernico, RACER, Prot éǵe). The mapping used is outlined, and the expected applications of this resource to linguistic creativity
On causality I: Sampling and noise

We discuss, apparently for the first time, the impact of sampling and noise on Granger causality. We show that strong Granger causality is preserved under sampling. We also show that strong Granger causality is preserved when the two processes of interest are observed through independent but coloured additive noises. Weak Granger causality is not preserved in these situations. These results have important implications suggesting that Granger causal relations can still be unravelled even when the system time constants are faster than sampling rates and even in the presence of noise. The results also cast serious doubts on the validity of current approaches based on vector autoregressive modeling and suggest that state space or vector ARMA models are needed instead.
Perceptions of catholic priests toward help‐seeking behavior of parishioners

Abstract Randomly sampled Catholic priests functioning in parishes throughout the United States were surveyed to determine who they believed should assist people in 13 moral, emotional, familial, and personal problem‐situations. To each problem situation, respondents were asked to choose one of the following four options: (1) a priest; (2) a priest with advanced mental health training in clinical social work, counseling, psychology or psychiatry; (3) a lay mental health professional; or (4) these specific situations should be handled by the person alone and without skilled help. The findings indicate that priest‐respondents believed that moral problems such as marrying a non‐Catholic (92.0%) and conflict over birth control (78.9%) should be handled by priests, whereas severe emotional problems (74.9%), spousal abuse (62.8%), personal alcohol abuse (59.3%), abnormal grief reactions (54.8%), and teenagers using drugs (52.3%) should be referred to lay professionals. “Hearing the voice of God” and “seeing Jesus” were situations perceived to be within the competence of priests, especially those with advanced clinical training. Years of pastoral experience and advanced clinical training seem to have an effect on few of these decisions. Implications for social work are discussed, particularly in light of policy initiatives for faith‐based service provision.
Incorporation of eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids into lipid pools when given as supplements providing doses equivalent to typical intakes of oily fish1234

Background: Estimation of the intake of oily fish at a population level is difficult. The measurement of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in biological samples may provide a useful biomarker of intake. Objective: We identified the most appropriate biomarkers for the assessment of habitual oily fish intake and changes in intake by elucidating the dose- and time-dependent response of EPA and DHA incorporation into various biological samples that represent roles in fatty acid transport, function, and storage. Design: This was a double-blind, randomized, controlled intervention trial in 204 men and women that lasted 12 mo. EPA and DHA capsules were provided in a manner to reflect sporadic consumption of oily fish (ie, 1, 2, or 4 times/wk). EPA and DHA were assessed at 9 time points over 12 mo in 9 sample types (red blood cells, mononuclear cells, platelets, buccal cells, adipose tissue, plasma phosphatidylcholine, triglycerides, cholesteryl esters, and nonesterified fatty acids). Results: A dose response (P < 0.05) was observed for EPA and DHA in all pools except for red blood cell EPA (P = 0.057). EPA and DHA measures in plasma phosphatidylcholine and platelets were best for the discrimination between different intakes (P < 0.0001). The rate of incorporation varied between sample types, with the time to maximal incorporation ranging from days (plasma phosphatidylcholine) to months (mononuclear cells) to >12 mo (adipose tissue). Conclusions: Plasma phosphatidylcholine EPA plus DHA was identified as the most suitable biomarker of acute changes in EPA and DHA intake, and platelet and mononuclear cell EPA plus DHA were the most suitable biomarkers of habitual intake. This trial was registered at Current Controlled Trials (www.controlled-trials.com) as ISRCTN48398526.
Light-weight place recognition and loop detection using road markings

In this paper, we propose an efficient algorithm for robust place recognition and loop detection using camera information only. Our pipeline purely relies on spatial localization and semantic information of road markings. The creation of the database of road markings sequences is performed online, which makes the method applicable for real-time loop closure for visual SLAM techniques. Furthermore, our algorithm is robust to various weather conditions, occlusions from vehicles, and shadows. We have performed an extensive number of experiments which highlight the effectiveness and scalability of the proposed method.
A Logic Prover Approach to Predicting Textual Similarity

This paper presents a logic prover approach to predicting textual similarity. Sentences are represented using three logic forms capturing different levels of knowledge, from only content words to semantic representations extracted with an existing semantic parser. A logic prover is used to find proofs and derive semantic features that are combined in a machine learning framework. Experimental results show that incorporating the semantic structure of sentences yields better results than simpler pairwise word similarity measures.
Thermodynamics of Formate-Oxidizing Metabolism and Implications for H2 Production

ABSTRACT Formate-dependent proton reduction to H2 (HCOO− + H2O → HCO3 − + H2) has been reported for hyperthermophilic Thermococcus strains. In this study, a hyperthermophilic archaeon, Thermococcus onnurineus strain NA1, yielded H2 accumulation to a partial pressure of 1 × 105 to 7 × 105 Pa until the values of Gibbs free energy change (ΔG) reached near thermodynamic equilibrium (−1 to −3 kJ mol−1). The bioenergetic requirement for the metabolism to conserve energy was demonstrated by ΔG values as small as −5 kJ mol−1, which are less than the biological minimum energy quantum, −20 kJ mol−1, as calculated by Schink (B. Schink, Microbiol. Mol. Biol. Rev. 61:262-280, 1997). Considering formate as a possible H2 storage material, the H2 production potential of the strain was assessed. The volumetric H2 production rate increased linearly with increasing cell density, leading to 2,820 mmol liter−1 h−1 at an optical density at 600 nm (OD600) of 18.6, and resulted in the high specific H2 production rates of 404 ± 6 mmol g−1 h−1. The H2 productivity indicates the great potential of T. onnurineus strain NA1 for practical application in comparison with H2-producing microbes. Our result demonstrates that T. onnurineus strain NA1 has a highly efficient metabolic system to thrive on formate in hydrothermal systems.
Predicting Prognostic Factors in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture Versus Topiramate Treatment in Patients With Chronic Migraine

Background:This study aimed to identify predictive factors of outcome in patients with chronic migraine (CM) treated with acupuncture or topiramate in a randomized controlled trial. Methods:Sixty-six consecutive CM patients were treated with either acupuncture (n=33) or topiramate (n=33) in a 12-week period. Data on potential predictive factors were collected at baseline, and secondary data analysis was performed to identify factors associated with treatment response. Treatment prognosis was defined as the change in mean number of moderate/severe headache days per 4 weeks from the 4-week baseline periods. Results:The median change in mean number of moderate/severe headache days per 4 weeks for patients with higher baseline headache days (>20 d) was significantly greater than that for lower baseline headache days (⩽20 d) (median±interquartile range: −12±2 vs. −10±1 d, P=0.01) in acupuncture group. There was a greater change in mean number of moderate/severe headache days per 4 weeks for high moderate/severe headache days (>20 d) than in low days (⩽20 d) (−12±1 vs. −10±2 d, P=0.015) in acupuncture group. patients with throbbing symptoms had better prognosis with acupuncture than those without throbbing (−12±2 vs. −9.5±2.5 d, P=0.004). Higher score (>5 points) in the general expectations for improvement predicted better response in both treatment groups (>5 vs. ⩽5 points: −12±2 vs. −9±2 d for acupuncture group; −10±3 vs. −7±4 d for topiramate group; P<0.001). Conclusions:Some variables can predict outcome in acupuncture or topiramate treatment of CM patients. Identifying predictors of prognosis of both treatments for CM may help improve outcomes in future work.
Multi-round Vote Elicitation for Manipulation under Candidate Uncertainty

Manipulation becomes harder when manipulators are uncertain about the preferences of sincere voters. Elicitation may communicate information, of sincere voters' votes, to a manipulator, allowing him to vote strategically. In this paper, a multi-round elicitation process, of sincere voters' preferences, is derived that yields to an optimal manipulation with minimal information elicited. Through in-depth experimental study, this paper answers the question: How many candidates, per sincere voter, are needed to be known for an optimal manipulation? Probabilistic models such as IC and SP-IC are used to complete preference profiles.
Efficient equivalent circuit representation of electromagnetic bandgap structures

A simple and effective method to attenuate the propagation of switching noise within a power delivery network (PDN) on PCB-level is to use an electromagnetic band-gap structure (EBG). To determine the limit frequencies of the band-gap, an accurate model of the structure is necessary. This paper exploits the fact, that the patches of the EBG are electrically small at the frequency range below the band-gap. This allows the accurate representation of the structure by a coupled inductive network model. Especially for simple patch shapes compact closed-form expressions can be derived for each network element. As an example the suggested modeling approach is demonstrated for a symmetric EBG-shape with square patches. The comparison with 3D-full-wave field simulation and measurements shows a very good agreement.
A RE S CALAR I MPLICATURES C OMPUTED O NLINE ?

We adopt thevisual-world eye-tracking paradigmto test the hypothesis that scalar implicatures are integrated very locally to the utterance of scalar terms. Focusing on the〈and,or〉 scale, we show that early point-of-disambiguation effects similar to those triggered by the integration of the lexical meaning of and can be triggered by the integration of thexhaustivemeaning ofor. Some design issues and an independent interpretive asymmetry holding between and andor are discussed as possible explanations for remaining differences between the effects found in the two cases. We conclude that the exclusivity implicature that is associated to sentences containing or seems to be calculated online, rather locally to the utterance of the disjunction.
From individual to team learning: practical perspectives on the learning organisation

This paper distils practical perspectives from experienced consultants on an integrative framework on organisational learning and performance. The foundation of this framework is governed by behavioural and cognitive learning theories. Convergent interviewing was the methodology used to verify the practicality of the framework and provide insight for further development. Data derived from four organisational development consultants confirmed the framework’s feasibility, but suggested additional issues to examine organisational learning further. The conclusion drawn is that there are distinct stages of learning but the relationship between them is robust and dynamic. Further, the notion of “triple‐loop learning” is often misconstrued in practical contexts due to its level of abstraction. Effective leadership is regarded as the leitmotif in driving strategic organisational learning initiatives. However, leaders must consider the time factor involved, as such initiatives can only take effect after a period of time rather than immediately.
Distinct roles for Syk and ZAP-70 during early thymocyte development

The spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk) and ζ-associated protein of 70 kD (ZAP-70) tyrosine kinases are both expressed during early thymocyte development, but their unique thymic functions have remained obscure. No specific role for Syk during β-selection has been established, and no role has been described for ZAP-70 before positive selection. We show that Syk and ZAP-70 provide thymocytes with unique and separable fitness advantages during early development. Syk-deficient, but not ZAP-70–deficient, thymocytes are specifically impaired in initial pre-TCR signaling at the double-negative (DN) 3 β selection stage and show reduced cell-cycle entry. Surprisingly, and despite overlapping expression of both kinases, only ZAP-70 appears to promote sustained pre-TCR/TCR signaling during the DN4, immature single-positive, and double-positive stages of development before thymic selection occurs. ZAP-70 promotes survival and cell-cycle progression of developing thymocytes before positive selection, as also shown by in vivo anti-CD3 treatment of recombinase-activating gene 1–deficient mice. Our results establish a temporal separation of Syk family kinase function during early thymocyte development and a novel role for ZAP-70. We propose that pre-TCR signaling continues during DN4 and later stages, with ZAP-70 dynamically replacing Syk for continued pre-TCR signaling.
Norovirus and Child Care: Challenges in Outbreak Control

An infant with diarrhea attended a community playgroup. In the subsequent 48 hours, 6 of the 7 mothers and children reported gastroenteritis; fecal specimens from 5 persons tested positive for norovirus, with identical sequences. No breach of hygiene or contact with fecal matter was identified. Excluding the child with gastroenteritis from the playgroup could have prevented this outbreak.
Pollutants as developmental toxicants in aquatic organisms.

Pollutants, by disrupting metabolic processes, can interfere with development, and, at critical periods of development, can act as teratogens. Such interference with normal development can be used as a bioassay. Some screening tests are based on this phenomenon. As teratogens, pollutants are fairly nonspecific. Many different classes may elicit the same developmental responses. Mechanisms of teratogenicity include disruption of mitosis, interference with transcription and translation, metabolic disturbances in energy utilization, and nutritional deficits. These in turn interfere with cell interactions, migration, and growth. In aquatic organisms, environmental conditions can be critical. Interactions of pollutant effects with salinity and with temperature have been reported. Interactions between toxicants have also been studied; both synergism and antagonism have been reported. Most reports of teratogenesis have been qualitative. Quantitation has usually been in the form of percentages of embryos affected, but when severity of effect is indexed, more critical analysis is allowed. When effects of other developmental processes such as growth are analyzed, quantitation is readily achieved. Regeneration is an especially useful model of both differentiation and growth. These two components of regeneration can be separately analyzed. Dose-response relationships are readily apparent. In comparison to mammalian embryos, the use of embryos of many aquatic species for testing toxicants has certain advantages, including lower cost and maintenance and shorter development times. They respond to many of the same teratogens. A special advantage is availability for continual examination during development so that abnormalities can be observed and recorded as they arise. ImagesFIGURE 1.FIGURE 2.FIGURE 3.FIGURE 4.
Database Server Organization for Handling Mobile Clients

The use of mobile computers is gaining popularity. The number of users with laptops, notebooks is increasing and this trend is likely to continue in to the future where the number of mobile clients will far exceed the number of traditional \(cid:12)xed" clients. Applications running on the mobile clients download information by periodically connecting to repositories of data stored in either databases or (cid:12)le systems. Such mobile clients constitute a new and di(cid:11)erent kind of work load and exhibit a di(cid:11)erent access pattern than seen in traditional client server systems. Though (cid:12)le systems have been modi(cid:12)ed to handle clients that can download information, disconnect, and later reintegrate, databases have not been redesigned to accommodate mobile clients. There is a need to support mobile clients in the context of client server databases This paper is about organizing the database server to take into consideration the access patterns of mobile clients. We propose a concept of hoard key which captures these access patterns. Three di(cid:11)erent techniques for organizing data at the server based on the hoard key are presented. We argue that each technique is suited for a particular workload. The workload is a combination of requests from mobile clients and traditional clients. This reorganization also allows us to address issues of concurrency control, disconnection, replica control in mobile databases. We present simulation results that show the performance of server reorganization using hoard keys. We also provide an elaborate discussion of issues resulting from this new reorganization in this new paradigm that includes mobile clients and traditional clients.
A multicenter pilot study of subcallosal cingulate area deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.

OBJECT Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been recently investigated as a treatment for major depression. One of the proposed targets for this application is the subcallosal cingulate gyrus (SCG). To date, promising results after SCG DBS have been reported by a single center. In the present study the authors investigated whether these findings may be replicated at different institutions. They conducted a 3-center prospective open-label trial of SCG DBS for 12 months in patients with treatment-resistant depression. METHODS Twenty-one patients underwent implantation of bilateral SCG electrodes. The authors examined the reduction in Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD-17) score from baseline (RESP50). RESULTS Patients treated with SCG DBS had an RESP50 of 57% at 1 month, 48% at 6 months, and 29% at 12 months. The response rate after 12 months of DBS, however, increased to 62% when defined as a reduction in the baseline HRSD-17 of 40% or more. Reductions in depressive symptomatology were associated with amelioration in disease severity in patients who responded to surgery. CONCLUSIONS Overall, findings from this study corroborate the results of previous reports showing that outcome of SCG DBS may be replicated across centers.
A Framework for User Feedback Based Cloud Service Monitoring

The increasing popularity of the cloud computing paradigm and the emerging concept of federated cloud computing have motivated research efforts towards intelligent cloud service selection aimed at developing techniques for enabling the cloud users to gain maximum benefit from cloud computing by selecting services which provide optimal performance at lowest possible cost. Given the intricate and heterogeneous nature of current clouds, the cloud service selection process is, in effect, a multi criteria optimization or decision-making problem. The possible criteria for this process are related to both functional and nonfunctional attributes of cloud services. In this context, the two major issues are: (1) choice of a criteria-set and (2) mechanisms for the assessment of cloud services against each criterion for thorough continuous cloud service monitoring. In this paper, we focus on the issue of cloud service monitoring wherein the existing monitoring and assessment mechanisms are entirely dependent on various benchmark tests which, however, are unable to accurately determine or reliably predict the performance of actual cloud applications under a real workload. We discuss the recent research aimed at achieving this objective and propose a novel user-feedback-based approach which can monitor cloud performance more reliably and accurately as compared with the existing mechanisms.
Net partitions yield better module partitions

The authors demonstrate that the dual intersection graph of the netlist strongly captures circuit properties relevant to partitioning. The main contribution of the analysis highlights advantages to using the dual representation of the logic design, and confirming that net structure and interrelationships, rather than module adjacencies, should constitute the primary descriptors of a circuit. In particular, the dual intersection graph representation of the netlist hypergraph yields much more natural circuit partitioning formulations, since it inherently emphasizes relationships between signal nets. The intersection graph yields a sparser circuit representation than traditional net models. An efficient algorithm, called IG-Match, is proposed for completing the net partition. The IG-Match method yielded significant performance improvements over previous ratio-cut partitioning methods. <<ETX>>