Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
MICRO-PROPAGATION OF STEVIA REBAUDIANA BERTONI THROUGH ROOT EXPLANTS

Protocol for In vitro micro-propagation of exotic medicinal plant Stevia rubaudiana. Bert (Asteraceae) through induction of shoots on root explants and further proliferation of multiple shoots and induction of roots on the micro shoots established. Regeneration of cultures In vitro was markedly influenced by the sterilant; cytokinins, auxins supplied to Murashige and Skoog’s medium. Synergistic combination of 6-Benzyl aminopurine (BAP) and Thidiazuron (TDZ) evoked the regeneration of shoots with optimum numbers and maximum lengths. Subculturing of root explants on basal medium with the same concentration of BAP and TDZ resulted in the proliferation of shoots. Roots induction and maximum percentage of number of roots regeneration on Murashige & Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 0.1mg/L IBA was observed. The In vitro regenerated plants were established in sand, loamy soil and farmyard manure 1:1:1. The exotic plants grow normally in the field and acclimatized in the local habitat of Peshawar valley of Pakistan.
A design of index library using management information modeling in moving picture contents

This is a system for extracting a specific portion of content. When a desired portion is extracted so that contents service can be provided a plurality of users extract a beginning time and an ending time of a specific frame in case of moving picture content and carry out a temporal indexing operation. When searching for the specific portion after extracting a beginning point and an ending point of the specific portion in case of still picture content and carrying out a spatial indexing operation, the plurality of users retrieve and display the specific portion from an indexed database. Therefore, the plurality of users can carry out the indexing operation for one file to organize a search database without correcting an original file and can extract the specific portion of content. Moreover, because the specific portion of content can be extracted and the extracted specific portion can be displayed and edited, all file formats can be controlled irrespective of a file format.
Friction-Weighted Self-Consistent Effective Binary Diffusion Approximation

The self-consistent effective binary diffusion (SCEBD) approximation for multicomponent diffusion in gas mixtures is reconsidered and reformulated. The new formulation is based on the fact that a suitable rearrangement of the Stefan-Maxwell equations pro_vides an exact expression for the complementary mean velocity a; for species i as a weighted average of the velocities of all the other species. The coefficients in a; are normalized friction coefficients which are simply related to the true binary diffusion coefficients. A simple factorized bilinear approximation to the friction coefficients then yields approximate species diffusion fluxes identical in form to those of a previous intuitive treatment [ 4], together with a new relation between the previously ambiguous weighting factors wi and the friction coefficients. This relation places the SCEBD approximation on a firm foundation by providing a rational basis for determining the W;. A simple further approximation based on the known form ofthe friction coefficients for hard spheres yields w; = (const.)pJfo. , where P; and M; are respectively the mass density and molecular weight of species i. These weighting factors are shown to produce considerably more accurate diffusion velocities than the conventional choice w; = (const.)pJM;.
Simulation of Cutting Process – Modeling and Applications

Cutting process plays an important role in manufacturing of a large range of products for all types of production (shop, batch and mass production). Hence the constant need of improvement and optimization of process and parameters exists. It can be expressed by two postulates: increasing of efficiency and quality. At present the significant improvement of both factors seems to be impossible without understanding of dynamical basics of cutting process. Thus research and development into realistic mathematical models of cutting process, becomes even more important than previously. Models become a useful instrument for technologist just after adapting of worked out mathematical equations for adequate technological problems. This stage is usually quite difficult and very important because it determines usefulness of model. In the chapter dynamical model of cutting process for turning was described. The model denotes two-degree-of freedom tool deflection caused by dynamical cutting force. It considers the main dissipative factors: regenerative effect and process dumping caused by dynamical limit federate. As the result of analysis, the main ranges of potential application were proposed
A fully automated system for quantification of knee bone marrow lesions using MRI and the osteoarthritis initiative cohort

Background/Objective: Bone marrow lesions (BMLs) have been associated with pain and cartilage degeneration in patients with knee osteoarthritis; their specific detection and quantification is therefore of primary importance. This study aimed at developing a fully automated quantitative BML assessment technology for human knee osteoarthritis using magnetic resonance images (MRI) and two sequences, a T1/T2*-weighted gradient echo (DESS) and a water-sensitive intermediate-weighted turbo spin echo (IW-TSE). Methods: The automated BML quantification first characterizes the bone and cartilage domains in the DESS sequence using our already published automated technology, then proceeds to the BML quantification which was developed as a four-stage process: selection of structured bright areas corresponding to BMLs, geometric filtering of unrelated structures, segmentation of the BML, and quantification of BML proportion within bone regions. For the IW-TSE sequence, the first step consists of the transfer of the bone and cartilage objects from the DESS to the IW-TSE images, followed by the BML detection and quantification as for the DESS. Validation was performed on 154 OA patients from a subset of the Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI) cohort (public data sets) in which BML manual segmentation intra- and inter-reader reliability was done for each sequence (DESS and IW-TSE) using the intraclass correlation (ICC). BML comparison between the newly developed automated method with a manual segmentation was performed with ICC for the proportion of BML and Dice similarity coefficient (DSC) for BML localization and geometric extent. Finally, comparisons between the DESS and the IW-TSE sequences were performed for BML incidence and proportion. Results: Excellent to very good correlations were obtained for both MRI sequences for intra- and inter-reader reliability of the manual BML segmentation. Comparison between the developed automated method and the manual BML segment- ation showed excellent to very good correlations in the global knee and regions (ICC=0.99 to 0.68 for DESS and 0.99 to 0.77 for IW-TSE sequences) as well as very good to good similarity for the BML geometrical agreement (DESS, 0.60 to 0.41; IW-TSE, 0.59 to 0.41). Data revealed greater BML incidence at the sites of high articular constraints: lateral femoropatellar and medial tibiofemoral articulation. Average BML proportion revealed a scaling factor of about 4.5-fold more for the IW-TSE compared to the DESS. Conclusions: The newly developed fully automated MRI based BML assessment technology not only detects the absence/ presence of these pathological signals in the osteoarthritic human knee, but also provides accurate quantitative assessment of BMLs in the global knee and knee regions. Such automated system will enable large scale studies to be conducted within shorter durations, as well as increase stability of the reading.
Visualizations in geometric morphometrics: How to read and how to make graphs showing shape changes

An important aspect of geometric morphometrics, since its beginnings, has been the visualization of shape changes. A range of methods has been developed with advances in the theory of statistical shape analysis and new possibilities in computer graphics. Most approaches are based either on relative shifts of landmark positions in starting and target shapes after superimposition or on D’Arcy Thompson’s idea of transformation grids. Both approaches are in wide use in current morphometrics, and both have their distinctive advantages and shortcomings. This paper discusses the assumptions and some caveats of both approaches. The paper also oers some recommendations for authors of geometric morphometric studies.
Application of business intelligence methods for personalizing tourist services

The tourist web sites usually provide static information which can be accessed by mean of some kind of search/filter forms. The next step in the evolution of this services is to inculde some kind of Decision Support Systems Which easy the task of finding What the user is looking for. In this paper we describe a system capable of generating the routes which better fits the user characteristics and preferences. The system uses a clustering/classification process for selecting the most interesting locations to visit according to the list of most historically visited locations included by similar tourist in their travels. Once determined the points of interest the system performs a process for selecting the most adequate routes connecting those points, taking into account the tourist characteristics and the knowledge about the location to visit.
Early Maternal Time Investment and Early Child Outcomes

Using large longitudinal survey data from the UK Millennium Cohort Study, this paper estimates the effect of maternal time inputs on early child development. We find that maternal time is a quantitatively important determinant of skill formation and that its effect declines with child age. There is evidence of a long shadow of the effect of early maternal time inputs on later outcomes, especially in the case of cognitive skill development. In the case of non-cognitive development, this effect disappears when we account for skill persistence.
An assessment of cancer patients performance using social networks: a task technology fit prespective

Cancer related social network communities have the potential to prepare an interactive environment where the virtual relationships among cancer patients can be established. However, current research into the assessment of cancer patients’ performance using Social Network Sites (SNS) continues to be limited. There is still a lack of considering situational factors such as task and technology characteristics. The aim of this paper is to use Task Technology Fit (TTF) Theory to assess the performance of cancer patients using SNS. Based on purposive sampling, questionnaires were distributed to 178 respondents in two hospitals and four cancer support groups in Peninsular Malaysia. The results indicate that cancer patients’ performance in using SNS was determined directly by fit between the characteristics of task and technology
Geomorphic evidence of deformation in the northern part of the New Madrid seismic zone

Rl Introduction 1 Background 3 Seismicity 3 Surface Deformation 6 The 1811-12 New Madrid Earthquakes and Their Effects 6 Procedure 8 Geomorphology of the Mississippi River 9 River Reaches and Channel Planform 9 Channel Dimensions 12 Water-Surface Profiles 14 Levee Boring Logs 16 Summary 18 Geomorphology of the Western Alluvial Valley 19 Ridges 20 Black River Anomalies 22 St. Francis River Anomalies 23 Little River Anomalies 23 Summary 28 Summary and Conclusions 28 Acknowledgments 33 References Cited 34
An investigation of patient readiness : helping occupational therapists initiate a sexual discussion post-spinal cord injury

OBJECTIVE. The purposes of this study were: 1) to identify when sexual education services should be initiated following a spinal cord injury, and 2) to facilitate the role of occupational therapy in the sexual rehabilitation of individuals post-spinal cord injury. METHOD. Five men and three women with acute spinal cord injuries participated in samegender focus groups discussions approximately two hours in length. The discussions were voice recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by three researchers using a code-recode procedure called thematic analysis. A fourth researcher reviewed the final coding scheme for erroneous assumptions. Following an independent analysis of the men’s and women’s focus group results, the notable similarities and differences were highlighted. RESULTS. The general outcome concerning when to initiate sexual education services post-SCI was highly varied. Participants identified an array of factors that may impact one’s readiness for sexual education including one’s relationship/dating/marital status, age, sexual drive and previous enjoyment of sexual activity, imminent health concerns, level of acceptance, and one’s level of function in terms of the establishment of routines and development of skills. As a result of all these variables, the importance of acknowledging and respecting individual differences and preferences became the prominent, overarching outcome regarding patient readiness and the timing of sexual education services. CONCLUSIONS. Occupational therapists must be attuned to the highly individualistic nature of human sexuality post-spinal cord injury. Professionals must educate themselves and be prepared to answer a wide variety of questions without passing judgment. Interventions should reflect patient preferences. Future research should explore a structured method to evaluate patient priorities and preferences for sexual rehabilitation post-SCI, such as a standardized pretest.
A Channel Sounder for Massive MIMO and MmWave Channels

Both massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology and use of frequencies in the range 24100 GHz are considered essential for upcoming 5G systems. Measurements of the new type of channels are needed, but this is challenging due to the large number of channels in massive MIMO and the short wavelength in the 24100 GHz channels (so-called mmWave channels). This article describes a sounder system capable of measurements in both types of channels. While the same sounder system supports simultaneous massive MIMO and mmWave channels, the number of channels in each band and in total is in practice limited. For massive MIMO in the 3006000 MHz band alone, arrays with up to 128 receiver (Rx) elements are possible, receiving from 16 independent mobile transmitter (Tx) antennas, where all channels are measured within 1.3 ms and in a 200 MHz bandwidth. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first sounding system with this number of channels and a speed necessary for measuring the dynamic channels in typical application scenarios. For mmWave channels, the sounder operates in the range 1840 GHz. For these bands up to 2 Tx elements and 16 Rx elements can be measured. In addition, the article describes some measurements in both a massive MIMO setup in an indoor sports arena and an mmWave setup with a
Running head: MODERATION AND CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE IN SMT Worksite Stress Management Training: Moderated Effects and Clinical Significance

Psychologically healthy participants may dilute the observed effects of worksite stress management training (SMT) programs, therefore hiding the true effectiveness of these interventions for more distressed workers. To examine this issue, 311 local government employees were randomly assigned to SMT based on acceptance and commitment therapy (SMT, n = 177) or to a waitlist control group (n = 134). The SMT program consisted of three half-day training sessions, and imparted a mixture of mindfulness and values-based action skills. Across a six month assessment period, SMT resulted in a significant reduction in employee distress. As predicted, the impact of SMT was significantly moderated by baseline distress, such that meaningful effects were found only among a subgroup of initially distressed workers. Furthermore, a majority (69%) of these initially distressed SMT participants improved to a clinically significant degree. The study highlights the importance of accounting for sample heterogeneity when evaluating and classifying worksite SMT programs.
Expectancy Beliefs and English Language Performance of Secondary Schools Students in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria

The study determined Relationship between Students’ Expectancy Beliefs and English Language Performance of Students in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. Correlation design was adopted for the study. Four hypotheses which determined the relationships between the components of expectancy beliefs: ability, tasks difficulty, and past experience beliefs, and performance in English Language and the difference among these components in explaining the variance of English Language performance were tested. A sample of 400 (192 males and 208 females) SS II students from 8 secondary schools, participated in the study. The sample was selected through stratified random sampling. Ability Self-Perceptions Instrument (ASPI), with a Cronbach Alpha Coefficient reliability of . 96, and students’ end of session results in English Language were used to collect the data. Multiple regressions were used to analyse the data. The results revealed significant relationship between ability, task difficulty and past experience beliefs and academic performance in English Language respectively. Task difficulty and past experience beliefs contributed significantly to the variance of performance in English Language whereas ability belief does not make a significant contribution. Recommendations were highlight for teachers and school counsellors. Keywords: Expectancy Beliefs, English Language, Performance, Students, Secondary Schools, Nigeria.
STRUCTURE OF A BAT ASSEMBLAGE FROM A FRAGMENTED LANDSCAPE IN THE STATE OF MINAS GERAIS, SOUTHEASTERN BRAZIL

Minas Gerais presents the richest bat fauna among the states of southeastern Brazil. Despite its high diversity, the bat fauna in large areas of the state remain poorly or completely unknown due to its wide territorial area, as well as the complexity of its relief and vegetation. This work aimed to study the bat fauna in fragments of a region in Lavras, Minas Gerais, southeastern Brazil, as well as the dynamic of their species. The study was carried out in a highly fragmented landscape area, composed by relatively small fragments of semi-deciduous forest under distinct levels of human disturbances. Forty nights of sampling were conducted with a total capture effort of 43 200 m²/h. Fourteen species were recorded out of which, 10 were in the family Phyllostomidae, 3 in Vespertilionidae and 1 in Molossidae. It is important to highlight the presence of Chiroderma doriae, a species classified as threatened in Brazil, and Molossops neglectus, a rare molossid bat that needs taxonomic review.
An attempt to predict ISE by a spectral estimator

The distractive effect of background sounds on cognitive performance is investigated using the paradigm of irrelevant sound where the effect is called the irrelevant sound effect (ISE). The effect is quantified by comparing cognitive test scores under different acoustic conditions. Even though the acoustic properties are well established and three predictors have been proposed in literature, a single metric that relates the cognitive distortion to an acoustic feature has not yet been successfully developed. The present work investigates one of these estimators, a spectral parameter proposed to be an ideal metric to predict ISE: frequencydomain correlation coefficient (FDCC). The parameter measures the spectral variation between perceptually distinguishable segments of distracting sounds. In order to evaluate FDCC, alternating noise pulses and noise-vocoded speech stimuli are generated in a way that the spectrum of the adjacent segments of the sound varies systematically. Finally, the stimuli are employed in short-term memory tasks and the parameter is evaluated under the light of the test scores.
An X-Band Low Noise Amplifier Design for Marine Navigation Radars

In this paper, the design of a 9.1 GHz Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) of a RADAR receiver that is used in the Navy is presented. For the design of the LNA, we used GaAs Field-Effect Transistors (FETs) from Agilent ADS component library. In order to keep the cost of the circuit in low prices and the performance high, we design a two-stage LNA.
OBTAINING ANTIOXIDANT COMPOUNDS SEED TAMARINDUS INDICA, SWEET VARIETY

The seeds of Tamarindus indica, sweet variety, are discarded without use of technology. The natural antioxidants can be found in in vegetables raw materials, therefore, the objective of this study was to obtain the seed extract and evaluation of their antioxidant activity (AA). The experiment was conducted using the linear outlining 2 2 + 3 repetitions at the center point, having CO2 as solvent, at pressures 100, 175 and 250 bar and temperatures 68, 95 and 122 F. In the condition of 250 bar and 122 F was used CO2 + ethanol at concentrations of 10, 25, 50 and 75%. The AA was assessed by the methods of DPPH and Folin-Ciocaltou. It was observed that by increasing the density, the higher the yield of extraction with pure CO2 due to the greater solvating power of the solvent, obtaining 2,6% 250bar/122 F. The increasing concentration of ethanol, 10 to 75%, contributed to a yield, respectively, from 3,47 to 20,3%, for it increased, the solubility of polar compounds. Increasing pressure and temperature favored the AA with pure CO2 from 28,2 to 53,9% (500μg/mL), but also the increasing ethanol concentration increased from 25,1 to 97,8% (500μg/mL). Phenolic compounds extracted with pure CO2 showed linear variation of 6,13 to 25,1 mgEAG/g extract, on condition of 100bar/68 F and 250bar/122 F, respectively. The ethanol contributed significantly to AA, being found of 25,6 to 420,8 mgEAG/g extract, 10 and 75%, respectively, this can be attributed to its chemical similarity to these compounds. The seed of the tamarind candy is potentially promising as a source of natural antioxidants.
The Monotone Likelihood Ratio Property: A Rational Inattention Foundation

A commonly assumed feature of games with complementarities is that players have noisy signals of the underlying state of the world that are ordered by the monotone likelihood ratio property (MLRP). I provide a rational-inattention foundation to this assumption, showing that a decision maker with payoffs that satisfy increasing differences (ID) will always acquire signals that are ordered by the MLRP if and only if he has costs of information acquisition proportional to entropy reduction. I then show that, in games where players payoffs satisfy these conditions given their opponents’ strategies, there exists a monotone equilibrium in which players first acquire MLRPordered signals, and then choose higher actions given higher signals. Applications are given to global games and independent private-value auctions.
Transim: Transfer Image Local Statistics Across EOTFS for HDR Image Applications

Despite the popularity of high dynamic range (HDR) technology in recent years, various algorithms for image and video applications are still designed and optimized for traditional standard dynamic range (SDR) data. Directly applying SDR-optimized algorithms to HDR images and video will result in significant artifacts or coding deficiency. In this work, we present a novel preprocessing method, dubbed TransIm, which transfers local statistics for the images from the desired domain (e.g. SDR) to the current domain (e.g., HDR), while maintaining its current visual presence. It is achieved by controlling the less perceivable “noise” that is orthogonal to the sparsifiable image content, using a unitary sparsifying transform. Numerical results show that the proposed TransIm can effectively transfer local patch variance from Gamma domain to Perceptual Quantizer (PQ) domain for HDR videos. We also demonstrate that the TransIm outputs are more robust to distortions and artifacts in seam carving applications.