Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Teaching Students about Plagiarism: An Internet Solution to an Internet Problem

The Internet has changed the way students research and write. Gone are the days of index cards with main ideas on one side and the source on the back. Students can research and write without ever touching a piece of paper until the final copy comes off the printer. They get most of their information from the Internet, and they do not view the Internet the same way they view a book (Townley and Parsell 2004). The Internet is somehow anonymous; there is no author, publisher, and copyright date. While they know using words from a book is wrong, they may not consider a Web site to be intellectual property (Frand 2000).
DGECS: Description Generator for Evolved Circuits Synthesis

Evolvable Hardware (EHW) is an approach to the creation of hardware circuits based on a goal-oriented evolutionary process inspired by natural evolution. This approach allows the exploration of a very large design search space, ideally enabling to find solutions that are better in terms of resource requirements, accuracy or timing performance, with respect to traditional design methods. To exploit this approach, it must be possible to port the evolved circuits to custom designs, however, in FPGA-based EHW systems (and, in particular, in the HERA project), the configuration bit stream for an evolved circuit is specific to the evolutionary platform and it cannot be ported to a different architecture. This paper expands the HERA framework with a tool able to export hardware circuits evolved within the HERA framework to an IP-core reusable in any PLB-based custom design. DGECS (Description Generator for Evolved Circuits Synthesis) permits to export evolved circuits to a VHDL description which can be then synthesized and plugged into a custom PLB architecture. Experimental results provide evidence that DGECS allows to correctly export evolved circuits, moreover, it enables to save resources thanks to the optimizations introduced by the synthesis flow it relies on.
Geometric primitives based deformation techniques for arbitrary meshes

We present an approach to deform arbitrary meshes based on geometric primitives. The basic idea is to predefine a certain set of geometric primitives, such as points, curves, spheres, cubes and deform the specific areas of the objects aligning those of the given geometric primitives. In general, point and curve primitives are able to provide sharp corners and ridge features; sphere primitives are able to achieve smoothing effects and provide semi-sharp features; and cube primitives are able to handle sharp corners, sharp edges and flat faces with the corners, edges and faces of the cubes respectively. We used the Bézier-shaped displacement reference curves to determine the new position of the vertices on the deforming surfaces. The proposed approach is fast and robust, and can support real-time interactive mesh editing and handle arbitrary meshes thanks to re-sampling and subdivision operations.
Neutrophil-Derived Cathelicidin Promotes Adhesion of Classical Monocytes

Rationale: The leukocyte response in acute inflammation is characterized by an initial recruitment of neutrophils preceding a second wave of monocytes. Neutrophil-derived granule proteins were suggested to hold an important role in this cellular switch. The exact mechanisms by which neutrophils mediate these processes are only partially understood. Objective: To investigate the role of neutrophils and their granule contents in the adhesion of monocyte subpopulations in acute inflammation. Methods and Results: Here, we show that neutrophil-derived cathelicidins (human: LL37, mouse: CRAMP) induce adhesion of classical monocytes but not of nonclassical monocytes in the mouse cremaster muscle and in in vitro flow chamber assays. CRAMP is released from emigrated neutrophils and then transported across the endothelium, where it is presented to rolling leukocytes. Endothelial-bound cathelicidin activates formyl-peptide receptor 2 on classical monocytes, resulting in monocytic &bgr;1- and &bgr;2-integrin conformational change toward an extended, active conformation that allows for adhesion to their respective ligands, vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 and intercellular adhesion molecule 1. Conclusions: These data elucidate a novel mechanism of neutrophil-mediated monocyte recruitment, which could be targeted in conditions where recruitment of classical monocytes plays an unfavorable role.
'Circle Segments': A Technique for Visually Exploring Large Multidimensional Data Sets

In this paper , we describe a novel technique for visualizing large amounts of high-dimensio nal data, called ‘circle segments’. The technique uses one colored pixel per data value and can therefore be classified as a pixel-per-value technique [Kei 96]. The basic idea of the ‘circle segments’ visualization technique is to display the data dimensions as segments of a circle. If the data consists of k dimensions, the circle is partitioned into k segments, each representing one data dimension. Inside the segments, the data values belonging to one dimension are arranged from the center of the circle to the outside in a back and forth manner orthogonal to the line that halves the segment. Our first results show that the ‘circle segment’ technique is very powerful for visualizing large amounts of data, providing more expressive visualizations than other wellknown techniques such as the ‘recursive pattern’ technique and traditional ‘line graphs’.
Regeneration of Degenerated Urinary Sphincter Muscles: Improved Stem Cell-Based Therapies and Novel Imaging Technologies

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a largely ousted but significant medical, social, and economic problem. Surveys suggest that nowadays approximately 10% of the male and 15% of the female population suffer from urinary incontinence at some stage in their lifetime. In women, two major etiologies contribute to SUI: degeneration of the urethral sphincter muscle controlling the closing mechanism of the bladder outflow and changes in lower pelvic organ position associated with degeneration of connective tissue or with mechanical stress, including obesity and load and tissue injury during pregnancy and delivery. In males, the reduction of the sphincter muscle function is sometimes due to surgical interventions as a consequence of prostate cancer treatment, benign prostate hyperplasia, or of neuropathical origin. Accordingly, for women and men different therapies were developed. In some cases, SUI can be treated by physical exercise, electrophysiological stimulation, and pharmacological interventions. If this fails to improve the situation, surgical interventions are required. In standard procedures, endoprostheses for mechanical support of the weakened tissue or mechanical valves for a bladder outflow control are implanted. In 20% of cases treated, repeat procedures are required as implants yield all sorts of side effects in time. Based on preclinical studies, the application of an advanced therapy medicinal product (ATMP) such as implantation of autologous cells may be a curative and long-lasting therapy for SUI. Cellular therapy could also be an option for men suffering from incontinence caused by injury of the nerves controlling the muscular sphincter system. Here we briefly report on human progenitor cells, especially on mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), their expansion and differentiation to smooth muscle or striated muscle cells in vitro, labeling of cells for in vivo imaging, concepts of improved, precise, yet gentle application of cells in muscle tissue, and monitoring of injected cells in situ.
Smoke detection for surveillance cameras based on color, motion, and shape

This paper presents a smoke detection approach for surveillance cameras that uses color, shape, and motion characteristics. The fact a camera is immovable simplifies detection task by applying background subtraction. Color analysis emphasizes moving objects that have higher probability to be actual smoke. Due to limited performance of background subtraction, a real smoke region is represented as many separate pixels. These pixels are combined using density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise method and morphological operations. Shape of smoke candidate is evaluated using boundary roughness and area variability. Irregular density of smoke can be checked by edge density. The dynamic nature of smoke is confirmed by motion analysis. Tests on various datasets have shown consistency of the method.
Protective effects of anti-oxidant supplementations on contrast-induced nephropathy after coronary angiography: an updated and comprehensive meta-analysis and systematic review.

BACKGROUND AND AIM This systematic review with meta-analysis sought to determine the strength of evidence for effects of antioxidants (AO) such as N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), vitamin C, vitamin E, and alpha-lipoic acid on the incidence of contrast-in-duced nephropathy (CIN), requirement for haemodialysis, level of serum creatinine, and mortality after coronary angiography. METHODS AND RESULTS After Medline, Embase, Elsevier, Sciences online database, and Google Scholar literature searches, studies with randomised controlled design were selected for the meta-analysis. The effect sizes measured were odds ratio (OR) for categorical variables and standard mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) for calculating differences between mean changes of serum creatinine in intervention and control groups. A value of p < 0.1 for Q test or I2 > 50% indicated significant heterogeneity between the studies. Literature search of all major databases retrieved 2350 studies. After screening, a total of 49 trials were identified that reported outcomes. Pooled treatment effect analysis revealed that NAC (OR of 0.79; 95% CI 0.69-0.9; p = 0.000), vitamin C (0.63; 95% CI 0.45-0.89; p = 0.000), and vitamin E (OR of 0.5; 95% CI 0.27-0.92; p = 0.026) could significantly reduce the incidence of CIN. NAC (SMD of -0.119; 95% CI -0.191 - 0.046; p = 0.000), but not vitamin C (SMD of -0.08; 95% CI -0.22-0.04; p = 0.1) and vitamin E (-0.25; 95% CI -0.46-0.05; p = 0.1), could significantly reduce mean levels of serum creatinine. Nevertheless, AO could not reduce the incidence of mortality, with an OR of 0.94 (95% CI 0.69-1.28; p = 0.7). CONCLUSIONS Overall, antioxidants such as NAC, vitamin C, and vitamin E can reduce the incidence of CIN, while only NAC might be able to significantly lower serum creatinine levels. There is no impact of AO supplementation on mortality.
Adaptions in a three phase water pump drive to improve dynamic control and reduce costs

This paper presents a topological change of the power stage and an adaptation of the control method of a three-phase water pump drive supplied by photovoltaic energy. Because it is a product-oriented project, the modifications have proven to be very advantageous since they indicate a considerable reduction in the final cost of the equipment. Such a reduction is mainly due to the use of lower voltage power switches and the removal of high frequency elevating transformers. In addition to the topological improvements, the adaptation of the control method allowed a significant improvement in the reliability and robustness of the system operation, functioning without interruptions due to partial shading and without overvoltage in the DC bus during startups with extreme conditions of irradiation.
Business Models in the Data Economy: A Case Study from the Business Partner Data Domain

Data management seems to experience a renaissance today. One par- ticular trend in the so-called data economy has been the emergence of business models based on the provision of high-quality data. In this context, the paper examines business models of business partner data providers. The paper ex- plores as to how and why these business models differ. Based on a study of six cases, the paper identifies three different business model patterns. A resource- based view is taken to explore the details of these patterns. Furthermore, the pa- per develops a set of propositions that help understand why the different busi- ness models evolved and how they may develop in the future. Finally, the paper discusses the ongoing market transformation process indicating a shift from tra- ditional value chains toward value networks—a change which, if it is sustaina- ble, would seriously threaten the business models of well-established data pro- viders, such as Dun & Bradstreet, for example.
THE MUSIC AS A MEAN OF FEELINGS’ EXPRESSION IN STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

It has always been complex learning of mathematics at all levels of education and higher education is no exception. Countries like Mexico have a high failure rate in areas like math and programming. This work aims to find a significant learning method of fuzzy logic motivating their study through the construction of electronic devices, in this case an air surveillance video device. In our research group we have noticed that students who participate in research projects become more motivated when the project includes a physical, tangible, such as electronic devices. Through the development of hardware including video surveillance and movement in space, it is necessary to apply fuzzy logic. Students increase their motivation to see a real application of this branch of mathematics and learning is significant, compared to theoretical learning and tedious in the classroom. Besides its impact on student learning in the field of fuzzy logic, also developed knowledge of other areas, including programming.
失語症評価尺度の研究 標準失語症検査（ＳＬＴＡ）の総合評価法

Factor and scalogram analyses were carried out on data obtained from 313 aphasic patients whose clinical state was evaluated by the Standard Language Test of Aphasia (SLTA). This report describes the results of scalogram analysis following up the previous report which dealt with the results of factor analysis, and proposes a rating scale which determines over all severity of aphasic patients. Guttman's scalogram analysis was performed in various ways on the SLTA items in order to construct a simple and practical scale. The 26 items were classified into three item-groups based on the results of the factor analysis which was reported in the previous report : group A consisting of items with high factor loadings on the 1 st factor (writing), group B consisting of items related to the 2 nd factor (speech) and group C related to the 3 rd factor (comprehension). Four compound items were constructed in group A and three each in groups B and C, and these compound items were analyzed separately. The analysis reveals that they are sufficiently unidimensional for scale construction. A rating scale with total scores of A, B and C was proposed for overall assessment of aphasia.
Multiobjective Optimal Design for Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor

This paper presents a method on a multiobjective optimal design of interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) with V-shaped permanent magnet rotor for high performance. In general, a design method adopting equivalent magnetic circuit is used for basic design of IPMSM. However, its use may give us wrong design result because of air-gap flux calculation method by using lumped reluctance parameters. Moreover, it has difficulty in considering arrangement of permanent magnets and barriers, but on the other hand, there exists high degree of freedom of permanent magnet rotor design of IPMSM. Therefore, finite element method (FEM) is needed for the precise design considering arrangement of permanent magnets and barriers. In order for effective V-shaped permanent magnet rotor design, Taguchi method by adopting five multiobjective functions is proposed as an optimal design method. The different optimal design results are suggested by adjusting weighting value of each objective function. Finally, the characteristics of optimal design model with V-shaped permanent magnet rotor are verified by experiment.
Infusion of Branched‐chain Enriched Amino Acid Solution in: Patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy

Hospitalized patients with hepatic insufficiency often suffer from severe catabolic states and are in urgent need of nutritional support during their acute illness. Protein intolerence, however, remains a significant problem with respect to the provision of adequate nutrition, either enterally or parenterally. The following report is an anecdotal series of 63 consecutive patients in a large urban hospital treated prospectively with nutritional support using a prototype high branched-chain amino acid solution (FO80) given by technique of total parenteral nutrition by the subclavian or internal jugular route with hypertonic dextrose. Sixty-three patients, of which 42 had chronic liver disease (cirrhosis) with acute decompensation and 17 with acute hepatic injury as well as four with hepatorenal syndrome, are the subject of this report. All required intravenous nutritional support and were either intolerant to commercially available parenteral nutrition solutions or were in hepatic encephalopathy at the time they were initially seen. The cirrhotic patients had been hospitalized for a mean of 14.5 +/- 1.9 days before therapy, had a mean bilirubin of 13 mg/100 ml, and had been in coma for 4.8 +/- 0.7 days despite standard therapy. Patients with acute hepatitis had been in the hospital for 16.2 +/- 4.1 days before therapy, had a mean bilirubin of 25 mg/100 ml, and had been in coma 5.2 +/- 1.6 days before therapy. Routine tests of liver function, blood chemistries, amino acids, EEGs, and complex neurological testing including Reitan trailmaking tests were used in the evaluation of these patients. Up to 120 grams of synthetic amino acid solution with hypertonic dextrose was tolerated in these patients with improvement noted in encephalopathy of at least one grade in 87% of the patients with cirrhosis and 75% of the patients with hepatitis. Nitrogen balance was achieved when 75 to 80 grams of synthetic amino acids were administered. Survival was 45% in the cirrhotic group and 47% in the acute hepatitis group. Encephalopathy appeared to correlate with individual amino acids differentially in the various groups and with the ratio between the aromatic and the branched-chain amino acids. Ammonia did not correlate with either the degree of encephalopathy or improvement therefrom. In 24 Patients therapy for hepatic encephalopathy was limited to infusion of the branched-chain enriched amino acid solution only, with wake-up in 66% of this group. The results strongly suggest that in protein intolerant patients requiring nutritional support, infusion with branchedchain enriched amino acid solutions is well tolerated with either no worsening of or improvement in hepatic encephalopathy coincident with the achievement of nitrogen equilibrium and adequate nutritional support.
Imitative production of regular past tense -ed by English-speaking children with specific language impairment.

BACKGROUND Language intervention procedures often involve the speech-language pathologist highlighting or making more salient forms that are problematic for the child with a language impairment. According to limited processing accounts of specific language impairment (SLI), one way to increase the saliency of a form is to manipulate its sentence position. AIMS The placement of verbs with past tense regular -ed, a morpheme documented to be significantly difficult to acquire for English-speaking children with SLI, was manipulated. Specifically, the accurate production of verbs with regular past tense -ed in the final position of sentences was evaluated in comparison with verbs with regular past tense -ed in the internal sentence position. METHODS & PROCEDURES Ten English-speaking children with SLI (mean age 5;2) who were variable in the production of the regular past tense -ed morpheme participated in the study. A sentence imitation task that consisted of sentences with the past tense -ed in the sentence internal position, the sentence final position and foil sentences was presented. OUTCOMES & RESULTS Overall, the data suggest that in an imitative context, errors of omission occurred only when regular past tense -ed occurred in the sentence internal position compared with the sentence final position. CONCLUSIONS The results are consistent with the SA explanation for omitted tense marking in children with SLI and do not support the Extended Optional Infinitive Account. Assessment and intervention of past tense -ed may be improved by manipulating the sentence position of this morpheme.
Simplified Method for Predicting a Functional Class of Proteins in Transcription Factor Complexes

Background Initiation of transcription is essential for most of the cellular responses to environmental conditions and for cell and tissue specificity. This process is regulated through numerous proteins, their ligands and mutual interactions, as well as interactions with DNA. The key such regulatory proteins are transcription factors (TFs) and transcription co-factors (TcoFs). TcoFs are important since they modulate the transcription initiation process through interaction with TFs. In eukaryotes, transcription requires that TFs form different protein complexes with various nuclear proteins. To better understand transcription regulation, it is important to know the functional class of proteins interacting with TFs during transcription initiation. Such information is not fully available, since not all proteins that act as TFs or TcoFs are yet annotated as such, due to generally partial functional annotation of proteins. In this study we have developed a method to predict, using only sequence composition of the interacting proteins, the functional class of human TF binding partners to be (i) TF, (ii) TcoF, or (iii) other nuclear protein. This allows for complementing the annotation of the currently known pool of nuclear proteins. Since only the knowledge of protein sequences is required in addition to protein interaction, the method should be easily applicable to many species. Results Based on experimentally validated interactions between human TFs with different TFs, TcoFs and other nuclear proteins, our two classification systems (implemented as a web-based application) achieve high accuracies in distinguishing TFs and TcoFs from other nuclear proteins, and TFs from TcoFs respectively. Conclusion As demonstrated, given the fact that two proteins are capable of forming direct physical interactions and using only information about their sequence composition, we have developed a completely new method for predicting a functional class of TF interacting protein partners with high precision and accuracy.
Flavonoids from Curcuma longa Leaves and their NMR Assignments

Chemical investigation of the n-BuOH-soluble fraction of the EtOH extract of the aerial part of Curcuma longa led to the isolation of 11 flavonol glycosides and one dihydroflavonol glucoside (1) via chromatography over Sephadex LH-20 and Lobar RP-18 columns. Although they are known, the 1H and 13C NMR data recorded in CD3OD rather than the common DMSO-d6 are doubly checked via extensive 2D NMR spectroscopic analyses, leading to some revisions of the reported data, especially for the glycon part.
DenResNet : Ensembling Dense Networks and Residual Networks

We combine various state of the art approaches to training deep convolutional neural networks to achieve the best performance possible on the Tiny ImageNet dataset. We emphasize the depth of the network through residual networks, transfer learning with pretrained models, and ensemble methods. We achieved a final ensemble test error of 25.6%, which places us at the top of the leaderboard. We further experimented with Bayesian Optimization, ensembling Densely Connected Networks, and ensembling only shallow networks with extensive retraining.