Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A study on combining location oriented PN code allocation with successive interference cancellation for IVC

Application of DS-SS (Direct Sequence-Spread Spectrum) communication scheme is expected to realize efficient and reliable IVC (Inter-Vehicle Communication) system in ITS. This scheme has a lot of advantages such as robustness against additive noise and interference, possible to CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) and so on. In this paper, the DS-SS IVC scheme based on location oriented pseudo noise (PN) code allocation scheme that makes efficient PN code allocation possible is assumed. And its performance is compared to the case of random code allocation. As the result of simulation, it was confirmed that performance of location oriented PN code and random code allocation was comparable level performance.
Therapeutic Effects of Glycine in Isovaleric Acidemia

Extract: The effect of glycine administration on acute leucine loading (125 mg/kg) was tested in a patient with isovaleric acidemia. Serum isovaleric acid at 1 ¾ hr after the leucine loading alone was elevated to 5.60 mg/100 ml and urinary isovalerylglycine excretion was 9.90 mg/mg creatinine/24 hr. When the same amount of leucine was given with glycine (250 mg/kg) serum isovaleric acid was only 0.93 mg/100 ml. Unfortunately, urine was collected for only 12 hr after the leucine-glycine loading. However, the amount of urinary isovalerylglycine was 26.2 mg/mg creatinine in this period. In the following experiments in which a meal containing 80 mg leucine/kg was given, serum isovaleric acid was elevated to 1.14 and 1.01 mg/100 ml at 3 hr and 6 hr after the loading, respectively. How-ever, serum isovaleric acid was only 0.53 and 0.79 mg/100 ml at 3 and 6 hr, respectively, when the identical mean was given with 2 g glycine.The effect of long term glycine administration (250 mg/kg/24hr) was also tested. It did not prevent two ketotic episodes which were caused by infections. However, the duration of clinical symptoms such as vomiting and a large anion gap in the acute episodes were much shorter with rectal glycine administration. The patient's linear growth and weight gain during glycine administration was much belter than that in the pretreatment period.Speculation: In isovaleric acidemia, isovaleryl-CoA is not oxidized because of an inborn deficiency of isovaleryl-CoA dehydrogenase activity. The leucine loading tests and clinical response to oral glycine in this patient suggest that exogenously administered glycine enhanced the conjugation of glycine with isovaleryl-CoA, thus preventing accumulation of free isovaleric acid, a toxic substance. With glycine administration, mitochondrial glycine concentration seems to be elevated to a level at which faster reaction velocity of glycine-N-acylation of isovaleryl-CoA is attained. Thus, glycine administration appears to be an effective therapeutic method in the management of acute ketoacidotic episodes in this disease. However, chronic administration failed to prevent ketoacidotic episodes which were induced by infections.
A session-based architecture for Internet mobility

The proliferation of mobile computing devices and wireless networking products over the past decade has led to an increasingly nomadic computing lifestyle. A computer is no longer an immobile, gargantuan machine that remains in one place for the lifetime of its operation. Today’s personal computing devices are portable, and Internet access is becoming ubiquitous. A well-traveled laptop user might use half a dozen different networks throughout the course of a day: a cable modem from home, wide-area wireless on the commute, wired Ethernet at the office, a Bluetooth network in the car, and a wireless, local-area network at the airport or the neighborhood coffee shop. Mobile hosts are prone to frequent, unexpected disconnections that vary greatly in duration. Despite the prevalence of these multi-homed mobile devices, today’s operating systems on both mobile hosts and fixed Internet servers lack fine-grained support for network applications on intermittently connected hosts. We argue that network communication is well-modeled by a session abstraction, and present Migrate, an architecture based on system support for a flexible session primitive. Migrate works with application-selected naming services to enable seamless, mobile “suspend/resume” operation of legacy applications and provide enhanced functionality for mobileaware, session-based network applications, enabling adaptive operation of mobile clients and allowing Internet servers to support large numbers of intermittently connected sessions. We describe our UNIX-based implementation of Migrate and show that sessions are a flexible, robust, and efficient way to manage mobile end points, even for legacy applications. In addition, we demonstrate two popular Internet servers that have been extended to leverage our novel notion of session continuations to enable support for large numbers of suspended clients with only minimal resource impact. Experimental results show that Migrate introduces only minor throughput degradation (less than 2% for moderate block sizes) when used over popular access link technologies, gracefully detects and suspends disconnected sessions, rapidly resumes from suspension, and integrates well with existing applications. Thesis Supervisor: Hari Balakrishnan Title: Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Thesis Supervisor: M. Frans Kaashoek Title: Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
Water Stratification Affects the Microeukaryotic Community in a Subtropical Deep Reservoir

Producers, consumers, and decomposers are the three key functional groups that form the basis of all ecosystems. But, little is known about how these functional groups coexist with each other in aquatic environments, particularly in subtropical reservoirs. In this study, we describe the nature of microeukaryotic communities in a subtropical deep reservoir during the strongly stratified period. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis gel band sequencing, pyrosequencing, and light microscopy were used together to facilitate an in‐depth investigation of the community structure of phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fungi. Our results showed that thermal and oxygen stratification shaped the composition of the phytoplankton, zooplankton, and fungi populations in the reservoir. Stratification was evident among ecological functional groups in autumn: producers and consumers were overwhelmingly dominant in the epilimnion characterized by high temperatures and oxygen levels, whereas decomposers were inclined to inhabit the hypolimnion. These results contribute to our understanding of the relationship of ecosystem functional groups in the man‐made aquatic systems and have important practical implications for reservoir management. Results suggest that the strategies for the control of eutrophication and harmful algal bloom prevention should focus on a fuller understanding of the consequences of both thermal stratification and vertical distribution of microplankton.
Dissipative shape dynamics in the sd shell.

The coupling between the nuclear shape dynamics and the internal degrees of freedom is investigated in the frame of a time-dependent Hartree-Fock-Bogolyubov Langevin formalism. The shape coordinate considered here is the quadrupole deformation, and the internal configuration space is restricted to the {ital sd} shell. The numerical results concern the effects of pairing, dissipation, and temperature on the giant quadrupole shape vibration of {sup 28}Si. Time scales for decay, thermalization, and configuration transitions are obtained. {copyright} {ital 1996 The American Physical Society. }
Dynamic Investment Strategies of Hedge Funds

In this paper we study the investment dynamics employed by hedge fund managers. Using daily data for nine investable hedge fund strategies, we use a rolling-over regression technique, which allows us to capture the time-variability present in the different strategies of hedge fund managers. The results indicate that the inclusion of time-variability is important as the risk exposures change significantly over time. Our results show no evidence of traditional alpha out-performance within a multifactor framework. Given this inability to generate consistent alpha returns, we also analyze the performance data relative to the factor specific beta risk. To this end, we replicate static hedge fund returns and compare them to the actual hedge fund returns. We conclude that most hedge fund returns beat the replicated static trading strategy. This suggests that particular hedge funds add alpha return through the skill of timing alternative beta risk.
A passive technique for detecting copy-move forgery with rotation based on polar complex exponential transform

Copy-move is one of the most common methods for image manipulation. Several methods have been proposed to detect and locate the tampered regions, while many methods failed when the copied regions are rotated before being pasted. A rotational invariant detecting method using Polar Complex Exponential Transform (PCET) is proposed in this paper. Firstly, the original image is divided into overlapping circular blocks, and PCET is employed to each block to extract the rotation-invariant robust features. Secondly, the Approximate Nearest Neighbors (ANN) of each feature vector are collected by Locality Sensitive Hashing (LSH). Experimental results show that the proposed technique is robust to rotation.
A Comparative Molecular Docking study of Lavandula Angustifolia Mill ’ s compounds Along Diazepam and Amobarbital with GABAA Receptor

--The popular docking programs AutoDock and Hex were used to predict computationally binding modes of ligands with GABAA receptor. This receptor is hetero-oligomeric Clchannel that is elective blocked by the alkaloid bicuculline and modulated by steroids, barbiturates and benzodiazepines. The anticonvulsant activity of Diazepam and Amobarbital may be mediated in Section by enhancement of inhibition involving y-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Lavender is one of the maximum effective medicinal plants various therapeutic effects of lavender, so as sedative, spasmolytic, antiviral, and antibacterial activities have been reportage. The molecular docking analyses done indicate the highly and effectively interactions between GABA and the Lavandula angustifolia Mill compounds. Ligand Lavandula angustifolia Mill compounds with GABAA are safer and milder with fewer or no side effects than the drugs currently used in the remedy of lessening high Stress which can be better for the development of new therapeutics to blocked GABAA lessening stress. Results confirm all the Lavandula angustifolia Mill compounds were good binding energy when compared with the binging energies of Diazepam and Amobarbital. Keywords—AutoDock, Docking, Lavandula angustifolia Mill, Hex (6.1), GABAA receptor.
Interactions between CNY and CNH Money and Forward Exchange Markets

We analysed the interactions between the RMB deliverable forward markets in Mainland China and Hong Kong. In order to broaden our perspective, we reference this to the Eurodollar market from the late 1950s to early 1980s. Our findings suggest that onshore regulations, notably the Regulation Q interest rate ceiling, were effective in containing spillovers between the Eurodollar market and the US domestic market. For the CNH market, we found evidence that cross-market spillovers between the Mainland and CNH markets became two-way in 2013, but were more limited and mostly not significant in earlier years. It was found that onshore-to-offshore spillovers were larger than spillovers in the opposite direction in most cases. This probably reflects the fact that the CNH market, though rapidly growing, is small compared to the Mainland market, and possibly more subject to onshore influences. Looking ahead, the Mainland market is expected to continue to play a leading role in onshore-offshore money and foreign exchange market interactions since these markets will be ultimately dominated by the monetary policy stance of the onshore authorities.
What do software engineers care about? gaps between research and practice

It is a cliche to say that there is a gap between research and practice. As the interest and importance in the practical impact of research has been growing, the gap between research and practice is expected to be narrowing. However, our study reveals that there still seems to be a wide gap. We survey so ware engineers about what they care about when developing so ware. We then compare our survey results with the research topics of the papers published in ICSE/FSE recently. We found the following discrepancy: while so ware engineers care more about so ware development productivity than the quality of so ware, papers on research areas closely related to so ware productivity--such as so ware development process management and so ware development techniques--are significantly less published than papers on so ware verification and validation that account for more than half of publications. We also found that so ware engineers are in great need for techniques for accurate effort estimation, and they are not necessarily knowledgable about techniques they can use to meet their needs.
The potential inhibitory effects of miR-19b on vulnerable plaque formation via the suppression of STAT3 transcriptional activity

Atherosclerotic plaque growth requires angiogenesis, and acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is usually triggered by the rupture of unstable atherosclerotic plaques. Previous studies have identified typically circulating microRNA (miRNA/miR) profiles in patients with ACS. miRNAs serve important roles in the pathophysiology of atherosclerotic plaque progression. The present study aimed to investigate the potential role and mechanism of miR-19b in plaque stability. miRNA array data indicated that 28 miRNAs were differentially expressed in the plasma of patients with unstable angina (UA; n=12) compared with in control individuals (n=12), and miR-19b exhibited the most marked upregulation. Circulating miR-19b levels were further validated in another independent cohort, which consisted of 34 patients with UA and 24 controls, by quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Gene Ontology annotations of the predicted target genes of miR-19b suggested that miR-19b may be involved in endothelial cell (EC) proliferation, migration and angiogenesis, which was confirmed by Cell Counting kit-8, wound healing and tube formation assays in the present study. Finally, the present study indicated that miR-19b may suppress signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) tyrosine phosphorylation and transcriptional activity in ECs, as determined by western blot analysis and luciferase reporter assay. In conclusion, the present study revealed that increased miR-19b expression may delay unstable plaque progression in patients with UA by inhibiting EC proliferation, migration and angiogenesis via the suppression of STAT3 transcriptional activity.
THE MEDIATION EFFECT OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE OF ACCOUNTING FUNCTION, PERCEPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL UNCERTAINTY AND MANAGERIAL PERFORMANCE

Previous studies on the relationship between knowledge of accounting and managerial performance found equivocal results. Similarly, previous studies on the relationship between perceived environmental uncertainty, and managerial performance are still found contradictions. Therefore, it might be necessary to explore a variable that can better explain the relationships between knowledge of the accounting function and perception of environmental uncertainty on managerial performance. This study investigated the mediation effect of management accounting information system on the relationship between knowledge of accounting function, perception environmental uncertainty, and managerial performance. A survey was conducted on 244 managers of manufacturing industries listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange. Data is analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. The results revealed that management accounting information system mediates the relationship between knowledge of accounting function, and perception of environmental uncertainty on managerial performance.
Extending methods for modeling heterogeneity in nest-survival data using generalized mixed models

Strong interest in nest success has led to advancement in the analysis of nest-survival data. New approaches allow researchers greater flexibility in modeling nest-survival data and provide methods for relaxing assumptions and accounting for potentially important sources of variation. The most flexible method uses linear-logistic models with a random-effects framework to both incorporate potential covariate effects and model remaining heterogeneity. With the goal of increasing the use of more flexible methods, we provide additional detail regarding linear-logistic mixed models and their implementation. We use an example dataset to (1) demonstrate data preparation for analysis in PROC NLMIXED of SAS, (2) describe the use of code for evaluating competing models, (3) illustrate implementation of models with and without random effects and that evaluate potential effects of observer visits to nests, and (4) present methods of obtaining estimates of nest-survival rate for various covariate conditions of interest. We also conduct Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate the performance of linear-logistic mixed models of nest-survival data. We present the results of evaluation for one scenario and show that the estimation procedure as implemented in PROC NLMIXED is effective and that simulation can be used to gain insights into the advantages and disadvantages of various study designs. We encourage the development of further advancements that will allow greater flexibility in modeling.
Bio-inspired Computation Technique to Chance Constrained Fuzzy Goal Programming Model for Resource Allocation in Farm Planning

In the proposed approach, utilization of total cultivable land, different productive resources, achievement of target levels of the production of seasonal crops and expected profit from the farm are fuzzily described. In the model formulation of the problem, the concept of tolerance membership functions in fuzzy sets for measuring the degree of optimality of crops-production by utilizing the productive resources is considered. In the solution process, achievement of the defined membership goals to the highest degree (unity) to the extent possible on the basis of priorities is determined by employing genetic algorithm (GA) scheme in the decision making environment.
The Product Manager's Handbook

Excel as a product manager with the keys to successful product management in traditional, hierarchical organizations as well as in newer horizontal, team-driven, decision-making structures. Provides checklists, profiles, and real-world cases that reveal how to: -- Develop strategic and annual plans-- Evaluate product portfolios-- Propose and develop successful new products-- Price products and services for maximum profit-- Produce the best marketing and communications plans-- Organize product management teams that meet and exceed their objectives
Operating Performances of Japanese Firms with Large Cash Holdings during the Bubble Economy

The existing literature posits that large corporate cash holdings might induce agency problems and thus hinder firms’ operating performance. This paper investigates how Japanese firms maintain high/low cash holding position during the late 1980s and early 1990s. I find that firms pile cash because there is no profitable project. On the other hand, firms maintain a low cash holding position due to over-investing. I also find that excess cash holdings significantly affect firms’ operating performance. Lastly, I find no direct evidences that ownership structure affect firms operating performance.
State estimation for large-scale power systems based on hybrid CPU-GPU platform

The acceleration of state estimation has a significant beneficial effect on monitoring, dispatching and stability of power system. The increasing scale of power system brings more and more pressure to the state estimation of power system. The graphic processing unit (GPU) which features the massive concurrent threads and excellent floating point performance brings a new chance to the area of state estimation of power system. In this paper, a state estimation method which bridges merits of GPU and central processing unit (CPU) is introduced. Case studies demonstrate that the proposed state estimation method offers a significant improvement in terms of efficiency over other existing method.
Bank Lending Rate Pass-Through and Differences in the Transmission of a Single EMU Monetary Policy

The pass-through from the money market rate to several bank lending rates and the government bond rate is investigated for 12 European countries over the period 1980-2000, by applying a SVAR based on the Cholesky decomposition. Simulations of a one percent point rise in the money market rate, performed for all countries, reveal divergences within and between countries in the dynamics of the lending rate pass-through. Subsequently, this pass-through is introduced in an enlarged SVAR model to account for the intermediation role of banks in the transission process of monetary policy to the real economy, for 7 European countries. The simulation results indicate a significant role for the banking sector. Moreover some asymmetries in the price of credit both within and across countries in Europe exist. The different effects on the real economy (private consumption and investment) depend on the magnitude of the lending rate pass-through.
Trigger-Responsive Gene Transporters for Anticancer Therapy

In the current era of gene delivery, trigger-responsive nanoparticles for the delivery of exogenous nucleic acids, such as plasmid DNA (pDNA), mRNA, siRNAs, and miRNAs, to cancer cells have attracted considerable interest. The cationic gene transporters commonly used are typically in the form of polyplexes, lipoplexes or mixtures of both, and their gene transfer efficiency in cancer cells depends on several factors, such as cell binding, intracellular trafficking, buffering capacity for endosomal escape, DNA unpacking, nuclear transportation, cell viability, and DNA protection against nucleases. Some of these factors influence other factors adversely, and therefore, it is of critical importance that these factors are balanced. Recently, with the advancements in contemporary tools and techniques, trigger-responsive nanoparticles with the potential to overcome their intrinsic drawbacks have been developed. This review summarizes the mechanisms and limitations of cationic gene transporters. In addition, it covers various triggers, such as light, enzymes, magnetic fields, and ultrasound (US), used to enhance the gene transfer efficiency of trigger-responsive gene transporters in cancer cells. Furthermore, the challenges associated with and future directions in developing trigger-responsive gene transporters for anticancer therapy are discussed briefly.
Anatomic verification of a novel method for precise intrascalar localization of cochlear implant electrodes in adult temporal bones using clinically available computed tomography

We have previously described a novel, automated, nonrigid, model‐based method for determining the intrascalar position of cochlear implant (CI) electrode arrays within human temporal bones using clinically available, flat‐panel volume computed tomography (fpVCT). We sought to validate this method by correlating results with anatomic microdissection of CI arrays in cadaveric bones.