Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Response to the Commentary

This is a response to commentary by Jiménez-Pavon (2015) on the relationships of leptin levels with children’s physical activity. The present response suggests actigraphs are superior to questionnaires for measuring children’s physical activity. Cicchella, Stefanelli, Jurimae, Saar and Purge (2013) pointed out some interesting methodological issues related to the relationships of leptin and physical activity in normal weight children. The questions dealt with the reliability of the questionnaires in assessing physical activity in children, choices of the cut-off points for considering levels of physical activity as moderate or intense, and the association of leptin with PA levels. Some considerations in Jiménez-Pavon (2015) remain unclear.
2 Mining User Profiles & Item Cases

E-commerce recommender systems seek out matches between customers and items in order to help customers discover more relevant and satisfying products and to increase the conversion rate of browsers to buyers. To do this, a recommender system must learn about the likes and dislikes of customers/users as well as the advantages and disadvantages (pros and cons) of products. Recently, the explosion of user-generated content, especially customer reviews, and other forms of opinionated expression, has provided a new source of user and product insights. The interests of a user can be mined from the reviews that they write and the pros and cons of products can be mined from the reviews written about them. In this paper, we build on recent work in this area to generate user and product profiles from user-generated reviews. We further describe how this information can be used in various recommendation tasks to suggest high-quality and relevant items to users based on either an explicit query or their profile. We evaluate these ideas using a large dataset of TripAdvisor reviews. The results show the benefits of combining sentiment and similarity in both query-based and user-based recommendation scenarios, and also disclose the effect of the number of reviews written by a user on recommendation performance.
Rethinking Age in HCI Through Anti-Ageist Playful Interactions

Abundant HCI research exists on the many assistive technologies that provide help with everyday physical and cognitive tasks. However, while a purely assistive approach often casts aging people in passive roles, recent studies suggest that adults may be ‘flourishing’ way into advanced age, even though implicit ageist prejudices are difficult to eradicate. Negative age-related stereotypes are the hidden and yet urgent issue we address in this study. There is a clear opportunity for an anti-ageist perspective in HCI, an approach that we propose as complementary to assistive technologies: in addition to providing solutions for the aging population, we urgently call for designs about aging
Role Based Access Control using Advanced Data Centric Security Technique in cloud computing

Most present security arrangements depend on edge security. Nonetheless, Cloud processing breaks the association edges. At the point when information lives in the Cloud, they dwell outside the hierarchical limits. This leads clients to a loos of control over their information and raises sensible security worries that moderate down the appropriation of Cloud processing. Is the Cloud administration supplier getting to the information? Is it honest to goodness applying the entrance control arrangement characterized by the client? This paper displays information driven access control arrangement with advanced part based expressiveness in which security is centered on ensuring client information notwithstanding the Cloud administration supplier that holds it. Novel personality based and intermediary reencryption strategies are utilized to ensure the approval model. Information is scrambled and approval principles are cryptographically ensured to protect client information against the administration supplier access or bad conduct. The approval model furnishes high expressiveness with part order and asset pecking order support. The arrangement exploits the rationale formalism gave by Semantic Web advances, which empowers propelled standard administration like semantic clash discovery. A proof of idea execution has been produced and a working prototypical sending of the proposition has been coordinated inside Google administrations. INTRODUCTION SECURITY is one of the principle client attentiveness toward the selection of Cloud processing. Moving information to the Cloud typically suggests depending on the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) for information insurance. Despite the fact that this is typically overseen based on legitimate or Service Level Agreements (SLA), the CSP could conceivably get to the information or even give it to outsiders. Also, one ought to believe the CSP to authentically apply the entrance control rules characterized by the information proprietor for other clients. The issue turns out to be significantly more perplexing in intercloud situations where information may spill out of one CSP to another. Clients may misfortune control on their information. Indeed, even the trust on the united CSPs is outside the control of the information proprietor. This circumstance prompts reexamine about information security approaches and to move to an information driven methodology where information are selfsecured at whatever point they live. Encryption is the most generally utilized strategy to secure information as a part of the Cloud. Truth be told, the Cloud Security Alliance security direction prescribes information to be ensured very still, in movement and being used [1]. Scrambling information stays away from undesired gets to. International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering Research, Vol.4. No.10, Pages : 01-06 (2016) Special Issue of ICACSSE 2016 Held on September 30, 2016 in St. Ann’s College of Engineering & Technology, Chirala, AP, India http://www.warse. org/IJETER/static/pdf/Issue/icacsse2016sp01.pdf
Cipher, the Random and the Ransom: A Survey on Current and Future Ransomware

Although conceptually not new, ransomware recently regained attraction in the cybersecurity community: notorious attacks in fact have caused serious damage, proving their disruptive effect. This is likely just the beginning of a new era. According to a recent intelligence report by Cybersecurity Ventures, the total cost due to ransomware attacks is predicted to exceed $5 billion in 2017. How can this disruptive threat can be contained? Current anti-ransomware solutions are effective only against existing threats, and the worst is yet to come. Cyber criminals will design and deploy more sophisticated strategies, overcoming current defenses and, as it commonly happens in security, defenders and attackers will embrace a competition that will never end. In this arm race, anticipating how current ransomware will evolve may help at least being prepared for some future damage. In this paper, we describe existing techniques to mitigate ransomware and we discuss their limitations. Discussing how current ransomware could become even more disruptive and elusive is crucial to conceive more solid defense and systems that can mitigate zero-day ransomware, yielding higher security levels for information systems, including critical infrastructures such as intelligent transportation networks and health institutions.
Laminin binds specifically to sulfated glycolipids.

Previous studies of the agglutination of erythrocytes by the basement membrane glycoprotein laminin have suggested that laminin binds to gangliosides [Kennedy, D.W. , Rohrbach, D.H. , Martin, G.R. , Momoi, T. & Yamada, K.M. (1983) J. Cell. Physiol. 114, 257-262]. Based on the following evidence, however, we find that laminin binds specifically to sulfatides, not gangliosides. Monogalactosyl sulfatides, purified from sheep erythrocytes with a yield of 4.3 mg/kg of packed cells, bound laminin with high affinity as did authentic bovine brain sulfatide (galactosylceramide-I3-sulfate). The binding activity of these lipids and of total erythrocyte lipids was stable to alkali and neuraminidase treatment but labile to dilute acid under conditions that destroy sulfatides but not gangliosides. Of various glycolipid and phospholipid standards tested, only sulfatides bound laminin with high affinity. Sulfatide binding and agglutinating activities of proteolytic fragments of laminin indicated that the globular end regions of the 200-kDa subunits are required for both activities. Thus, monogalactosylsulfatides, and possibly other more complex sulfated glycolipids, are probably involved in the agglutination of erythrocytes. These results also suggest a physiological function of sulfatides in cell adhesion. The agglutination of erythrocytes by fibronectin is also inhibited by gangliosides [Yamada, K.M. , Kennedy, D.W. , Grotendorst, G.R. & Momoi, T. (1981) J. Cell. Physiol. 109, 343-351]. Fibronectin, however, did not bind to sulfatides with high affinity but rather bound with low affinity to all anionic lipids tested, including phospholipids, gangliosides, and sulfatides.
A Similarity Analysis of DGGE Images using DP matching

In this paper we propose a new evaluation method of similarity between DNA samples in an image obtained by polymorphism analysis called DGGE (denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis) (Borresem et al., 1988 and Muuzer et al., 1993). DGGE uses an electrophoresis unit and needs to observe reactions of samples included in the gel. Therefore the samples are often visually distorted. Conventionally the analysis of the DGGE images has been performed as visual evaluations, which requires a lot of human labor. Moreover the reliability of the analysis highly depends on skills of the operator and the reproducibility the burden of human labor. The proposed method automates the process of extraction of data corresponding to samples from a DGGE image, and undergoes pattern matching with a degree of similarity for each sample. A distortion of DGGE is compensated by use of a DP matching, often used in the signal processing. Experimental results shows that A degree of similarity and classification between samples are enhanced effectively.
GM‐CSF increases cross‐presentation and CD103 expression by mouse CD8+ spleen dendritic cells

Resident CD8+ DCs perform several functions, including cross‐presenting antigen and rapidly engulfing the Gram‐positive intracellular pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Little is known about how these functions of CD8+ DCs are modulated. Here, we show that granulocyte‐macrophage CSF (GM‐CSF), a cytokine that exists at low levels at steady state but is elevated during infection and inflammation, enhances cross‐presentation and rapid uptake of L. monocytogenes by resident CD8+ DCs. This previously unrecognized functional enhancement of CD8+ DCs by GM‐CSF was independent of promoting DC survival in vitro. Enhancement of these functions by GM‐CSF was also marked by CD103 expression on CD8+ DCs that was strongly regulated by GM‐CSF. Our findings not only identify GM‐CSF as a key molecule regulating CD8+ DC function, but also as a factor responsible for functional heterogeneity of CD8+ DCs that is at least substantially demarcated by CD103 expression.
Churches and aristocracies in seventh‐century Spain: some thoughts on the debate on Visigothic churches

After a decade of intense debate on the chronology of the so‐called Visigothic churches in Spain the divergent opinions have made little progress owing to the lack of reliable chronologies and the limits of a very stylistic approach. This article aims to present an analysis of the social and economic conditions of the seventh century (particularly the second half) as a background to understanding and defending the existence of church building in late Visigothic Spain. Their physical type (monumental but not enormous), the quality of their construction techniques and decoration, their function (absence of baptisteries and, often, presence of privileged burials) suggest aristocratic patronage of these buildings, an identification widely supported by textual and epigraphical evidence.
The Use of TWH Catheters in Capd Patients: Fourteen-Year Experience in Technique, Survival, and Complication Rates

Objective To evaluate the technique of insertion, complication rates, and survival rates of Toronto-Western Hospital (TWH) peritoneal catheters in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients. Patients and Methods A total of 222 TWH catheters were inserted into 203 CAPD patients (113 males and 90 females) with end-stage chronic renal failure during a period of 14 years (1 January 1982 to 31 August 1995). The mean age of the patients was 58.5 years (range 18 86 years). For the first 6 years, the peritoneal cavity approach was performed via a lower midline incision (45 insertions), various other approaches (17 insertions), and, finally, for the last 160 insertions (for approximately 8 years) the transverse paraumbilical incision was exclusively employed. The duration of CAPD ranged between 1 to 151 months (mean time 33.2 months). Results Regarding early and late complications (namely leakages, obstructions, eviscerations, tunnel infections, herniation, and others), as well as catheter survival, the transverse paraumbilical insertion, compared to other approaches, had the smallest number of complications. Thus, early leakage occurred in 5/222 (2.25%) versus 10/222 (4.5%), obstruction nil versus 2/222 (0.9%), and evisceration nil versus 1/222 (0.45%). In addition, as far as the late complications are concerned: tunnel infections 5/222 (2.22%) versus 13/222 (5.85%), herniations 1/222 (0.45%) versus 16/222 (7.3%), and cuff protrusion nil versus 7/222 (3.1 %). Finally, overall peritonitis occurred with a rate of one episode every 21.2 months. Actuarial survival for 1 and 3 years was 75% and 37%, respectively. Conclusions The transverse paraumbilical incision seems to be the most advantageous approach in inserting (by “surgical method”) the TWH catheters. We found it to be a safe, simple, versatile procedure, giving good results in all parameters concerned.
Long‐term outcomes of patients who failed to attend following midurethral sling surgery – A comparative study and analysis of risk factors for non‐attendance

Background and aims: To assess long‐term subjective cure and subjective complication rates of women who underwent midurethral sling (MUS) for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in those who failed to attend (FTA) versus those who attended for postoperative follow‐up. Predictive factors for non‐attendance were identified.
Health professionals’ detection of depression and anxiety in their patients with diabetes: The influence of patient, illness and psychological factors

This study examines how often depression and anxiety, in patients with diabetes, are detected by health professionals; and whether detection is influenced by patient characteristics (age, gender), illness factors (duration of illness, diabetes control), and self-reported levels of depression and anxiety. Prevalence rates of clinically significant depression and anxiety were high (57% and 36%, respectively); however, of those identified, only 44 and 36 per cent, respectively, were detected by staff as depressed or anxious. The only significant predictors of detection were severity of depressive and anxious symptoms. Patient and illness characteristics did not influence whether professionals identified emotional problems in their patients.
Immunoglobulin superfamily is conserved but evolved rapidly and is active in the silkworm, Bombyx mori

Immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF) proteins are known for their abilities to specifically recognize and adhere to cells. In this paper, we predicted the presence of 133 IgSF proteins in the silkworm (Bombyx mori) genome. Comparison with similar proteins in other model organisms (Caenorhabditis elegans, Drosophila melanogaster, Anopheles gambiae, Apis mellifera and Homo sapiens) indicated that IgSF proteins are conserved but have rapidly evolved from worms to human beings. However, these proteins are well conserved amongst insects. Silkworm microarray‐based expression data showed tissue expression of 57 IgSF genes and microbe‐induced differential expression of 37 genes. Based on the expression data, we can conclude that the silkworm IgSF is active.
Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) Burrow Densities in Scrub and Flatwoods Habitats of Peninsular Florida

Abstract Gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) occur in a variety of habitats, but are primarily associated with sandhill communities. In peninsular Florida, however, mesic flatwoods make up the largest area of habitat, and scrub often replaces sandhill on inland ridges. Tortoise ecology is poorly understood in these habitats and few data are available to guide management. We surveyed tortoise burrows and assessed vegetation in scrub, flatwoods, and pine plantations on flatwoods soils at Avon Park Air Force Range in south-central Florida. Densities of noncollapsed burrows in scrub (1.93/ha) and flatwoods/plantations (1.42/ha) were generally lower than is typical for sandhill (3.25–9.95/ha), although total abundance was high (>20,000) because of the large habitat area. In scrub, low burrow densities may be due to low abundance of food plants. Nonetheless, the burrow density in scrub was significantly higher than in flatwoods/plantations, where food was abundant but soils were poorly drained and burrows were often flooded. The percentage of collapsed burrows was significantly higher in scrub (53%) than in flatwoods/plantations (35%), although a higher percentage of the remaining (noncollapsed) burrows were active in scrub (23%) than in flatwoods/plantations (16%). These patterns (and data from a subsequent radiotelemetry study) suggest that tortoises in scrub maintain strong fidelity to individual burrows, and frequently abandon others, whereas tortoises in flatwoods share burrows and move among them regularly, but rarely abandon them. This sharing and continual reuse of available burrows suggests a possible limitation on suitable conditions for burrow construction in flatwoods, probably related to the high water table. We suggest that scrub and flatwoods may constitute suboptimal habitats for gopher tortoises, due to low abundance of food in scrub and poorly drained soils in flatwoods. Nonetheless, large numbers of tortoises may occupy scrub and flatwoods, necessitating better understanding of their ecology in these habitats.
Continuity of care in maternity services: women's views of one team midwifery scheme.

OBJECTIVE To describe the views of women using one team midwifery scheme and compare them with women using more traditional models of midwifery care. DESIGN Postal and interview survey of 1482 consecutive women delivering over a six-month period. SETTING Hospital and community in the South-East of England. SAMPLES Three groups of women were surveyed: (1) the Study Group consisted of women who delivered either at Hospital A or at home, and who received their antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care from one of seven midwifery teams; (2) Comparison Group A consisted of women who received their antenatal and postnatal care from traditionally organised community midwives who were delivered by hospital midwives at Hospital A; and (3) Comparison Group B consisted of women who received their antenatal and postnatal care from traditionally organised community midwives who were delivered by hospital midwives at Hospital B. METHODS Postal questionnaires and interviews, and an audit of midwife contacts. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Process of care and satisfaction with care. FINDINGS 88% of women responded. Women cared for under the team scheme exhibited no overall advantages in terms of satisfaction with various aspects of their care. Women cared for under the traditional model of care were the most satisfied with antenatal care. They had reported the highest percentage of named midwives, the highest continuity of carer antenatally and were the most likely to say that they had formed a relationship with their midwives. The majority of women who had met their delivering midwives previously did report that it made them feel more at ease, however, the majority of those who had not met their delivering midwives previously reported that it did not affect them one way or the other. CONCLUSION In the team scheme, attempts to increase continuity of carer throughout pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period appear to have occurred at the expense of continuity in the ante- and postnatal periods. From the women's perspective the findings of this study support the view that the smaller the size of midwifery teams the better. The current focus on continuity throughout pregnancy and childbirth and the postnatal period may be misguided, if it is provided at the expense of continuity of carer in pregnancy and the postnatal period.
A behavioral biometric challenge and response approach to user authentication on smartphones

Behavioral biometrics derived from the fingertip movement on the touchscreen of a mobile device is a promising new authentication technique. A user is verified by the inherent, unique characteristics of the fingertip movement. In this paper, we present a novel verification system that combines these biometrics with a challenge and response type of authentication. The key feature of our technique is that it does not rely on any secret graphical password or gesture. Instead, the user is asked to perform a different, simple challenge on the touchscreen at each login attempt. The novel technique is therefore robust against replay and “smudge” attacks. Additionally, it does not require the user to remember any kind of secret password. We utilize pattern recognition techniques to extract unique behavioral characteristics of an individual. In a user study, we achieved an accuracy of 90% using our system with a single finger gesture, that can be performed in less than three seconds.
Beyond the radiocarbon limit in Australian archaeology and Quaternary research

Allen (1994) and Allen & Holdaway (1995), noticing the pattern in early radiocarbon dates from Australia, have advanced the notion their limit records the human settlement of the continent. A critical analysis of context and content in those carbon determinations leads to a different view. The results may be disconcerting for every region which builds its late Pleistocene chronologies on radiocarbon!
Moderating Effects of Resilience, Self-Esteem and Social Support on Adolescents’ Reactions to Violence

This study examined the relation between exposure to violence and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) of adolescents and the moderator effects of resilience, self-esteem and social support. Measures of exposure to violence, resilience, self-esteem, social support and PTSD symptoms were administered on 280 secondary school adolescents randomly selected from Kwara state, Nigeria. Data were analysed using hierarchical multiple regression. Exposure to violence was positively related to PTSD. The relationship between exposure to violence and PTSD was moderated by resilience, self-esteem and social support such that the relationship was weaker for adolescents having higher levels of the moderators. The implications of the findings in terms of providing counselling interventions for the adolescents exposed to violence were discussed.
Osmotic erythrocyte lysis for chemical- and label-free impedance cytometry

We present the first implementation of osmotic erythrocyte (RBC) lysis for microfluidic leukocyte (WBC) impedance cytometry. The method relies on osmotic pressure differentials to rupture RBC membranes, and detection of WBCs based on changes in impedance. Specifically, we demonstrate an up to 1,200-fold decrease in noise from RBCs in WBC recordings. Our approach enables lab-on-a-chip (LOC)-based WBC counting on whole blood samples without traditionally required chemicals or labels.