Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Architectures for aeronautical opportunistic networking

En els ultims anys, el camp de les comunicacions aeronautiques ha experimentat un increment en la demanda d'intercanvis de dades entre plataformes terrestres, aeries i satelitals. Els metodes de comunicacio aeronautics convencionals han demostrat no ser suficients per manejar aquesta demanda creixent. Com a resultat, els sistemes aeronautics han tendit cap a l'us de comunicacions via satel·lit, que encara que efectives, suposen un repte economic tant en la seva instal·lacio com en el seu us. En resposta a aquest problema, el treball academic en aquesta area ha proposat l'us d'alternatives basades en xarxes de comunicacio en la forma de xarxes aeronautiques ad-hoc. Aquestes xarxes usen abastos de comunicacio immensos i treballen sota la premissa de les Xarxes Ad-Hoc Mobils (MANETs) requerint l'existencia de connectivitat extrem a extrem per al seu correcte funcionament. Les xarxes aeronautiques tenen una topologia extremadament variable juntament amb enllacos de comunicacio poc fiables. Amb aquestes propietats en ment, creiem que assumir connectivitat de xarxa es una eleccio desafortunada. Per tant, en aquesta tesi intentem solucionar aquests reptes utilitzant un enfocament diferent. Especificament, intentarem establir una xarxa d'avions sense assumir garanties de connectivitat, enllacos de radi curts i utilitzant tan sol les trobades esporadiques entre nodes per realitzar intercanvi de dades. Aquest enfocament oportunista ofereix una alternativa mes barata que aquelles basades en enllacos de radi de llarg abast o en comunicacions via satel·lit. Els fonaments d'aquesta proposta es basen a les xarxes oportunistes, i eventualment s'uneixen amb la tendencia actual d'utilitzar enllacos via satel·lit, per oferir una nova arquitectura de xarxa que redueix ampliament els costos de comunicacio i equipament. Les principals contribucions d'aquesta tesi son les seguents. D'una banda, l'us d'un model de mobilitat precis descrivint patrons aeronautics basats en informacio i horaris de vol reals. A mes, aquest treball utilitza un model minucios per descriure les capacitats de xarxa dels nodes incloent la representacio completa de totes les capes de xarxa. Aquestes caracteristiques realistes son molt importants per assegurar el correcte desplegament en xarxes reals. D'altra banda, aquesta tesi ofereix una serie de garanties en la qualitat de servei que son dificils d'obtenir en xarxes oportunistes. Fins a on sabem aquesta tesi representa el primer estudi detallat d'una xarxa aeronautica a gran escala utilitzant comunicacions oportunistes
Iterative Relation Reasoning for Multiple Object Recognition

We present a novel model for multiple object recognition. Our model combines current deep learning recognition systems with object category relation information. This model is mainly inspired by spatial memory network [1], which treats multiple object recognition task as an iterative process, reusing some region feature as context information. We extend this work by presenting a statistical-based category relation model to measure object category semantic relevance. With the spatial memory and category relation model as relation reasoning modules, our model takes in context information. Our model achieves 4.4% per-instance and 4.9% per-class absolute improvement of average classification accuracy over plain convolutional neural networks on ADE dataset.
Defeasible Argumentation for Cooperative Multi-Agent Planning

Dentro de la Inteligencia Artificial (IA), existen tres ramas que han sido ampliamente estudiadas en los ultimos anos: Sistemas Multi-Agente (SMA), Argumentacion y Planificacion Automatica. Un SMA es un sistema compuesto por multiples agentes inteligentes que interactuan entre si y se utilizan para resolver problemas cuya solucion requiere la presencia de diversas entidades funcionales y autonomas. Los sistemas multiagente pueden ser utilizados para resolver problemas que son dificiles o imposibles de resolver para un agente individual. Por otra parte, la Argumentacion consiste en la construccion y posterior intercambio (iterativamente) de argumentos entre un conjunto de agentes, con el objetivo de razonar a favor o en contra de una determinada propuesta. Con respecto a la Planificacion Automatica, dado un estado inicial del mundo, un objetivo a alcanzar, y un conjunto de acciones posibles, el objetivo es construir programas capaces de calcular de forma automatica un plan que permita alcanzar el estado final a partir del estado inicial. El principal objetivo de esta tesis es proponer un modelo que combine e integre las tres lineas anteriores. Mas especificamente, nosotros consideramos un SMA como un equipo de agentes con capacidades de planificacion y argumentacion. En ese sentido, dado un problema de planificacion con un conjunto de objetivos, los agentes (cooperativos) construyen conjuntamente un plan para resolver los objetivos del problema y, al mismo tiempo, razonan sobre la viabilidad de los planes, utilizando como herramienta de dialogo la Argumentacion. Por tanto, el objetivo no es solo obtener automaticamente un plan solucion generado de forma colaborativa entre los agentes, sino tambien utilizar las creencias de los agentes sobre la informacion del contexto para razonar acerca de la viabilidad de los planes en su futura etapa de ejecucion. De esta forma, se pretende que el sistema sea capaz de devolver planes colaborativos mas robustos y adaptados a las circunstancias del entorno de ejecucion. En esta tesis se disena, construye y evalua un modelo de argumentacion basado en razonamiento defeasible para un sistema de planificacion cooperativa multiagente. El sistema disenado es independiente del dominio, demostrando asi la capacidad de resolver problemas en diferentes contextos de aplicacion. Concretamente el sistema se ha evaluado en dominios sensibles al contexto como es la Inteligencia Ambiental y en problemas de las competiciones internacionales de planificacion.
Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis Following Staged Bilateral and Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty

Background: The present study aimed at determining the incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in 2 groups of patients who underwent simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty (BTKA) or staged bilateral TKA. Methods: Patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis, who were candidates for BTKA, were divided into 2 groups of patients undergoing either simultaneous bilateral or staged TKA. Incidence of DVT was measured during a 38- month follow- up period and compared between the 2 groups. Results: Finally, 120 patients with a mean age of 68.2 ± 2.3 years were enrolled (65% male). Baseline and demographic data of the 2 groups were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). During the 38- month follow- up, DVT occurred in 2 patients (3.3%) in the staged BTKA group. The incidence of DVT in the 2 studied groups was significantly different (P = 0.12). Conclusions: It seems that performing same- day bilateral TKA does not have higher rates of DVT, when compared to those patients who underwent staged bilateral procedure. Simultaneous bilateral TKA can be a better choice for managing patients who need bilateral osteoarthritis surgery because of the significant reduction of hospital stay using this method.
PIECEWISE-PLANAR APPROXIMATION OF LARGE 3D DATA AS GRAPH-STRUCTURED OPTIMIZATION

Abstract. We introduce a new method for the piecewise-planar approximation of 3D data, including point clouds and meshes. Our method is designed to operate on large datasets (e.g. millions of vertices) containing planar structures, which are very frequent in anthropic scenes. Our approach is also adaptive to the local geometric complexity of the input data. Our main contribution is the formulation of the piecewise-planar approximation problem as a non-convex optimization problem. In turn, this problem can be efficiently solved with a graph-structured working set approach. We compare our results with a state-of-the-art region-growing-based segmentation method and show a significant improvement both in terms of approximation error and computation efficiency.
Online & Offline data storage and data processing at the European XFEL facility

For the upcoming experiments at the European XFEL light source facility, a new online and offline data processing and storage infrastructure is currently being built and verified. Based on the experience of the system being developed for the Petra III light source at DESY, presented at the last CHEP conference, we further develop the system to cope with the much higher volumes and rates ( 50GB/sec) together with a more complex data analysis and infrastructure conditions (i.e. long range InfiniBand connections). This work will be carried out in collaboration of DESY/IT, European XFEL and technology support from IBM/Research. This presentation will shortly wrap up the experience of 1 year runtime of the PetraIII ([3]) system, continue with a short description of the challenges for the European XFEL ([2]) experiments and the main section, showing the proposed system for online and offline with initial result from real implementation (HW & SW). This will cover the selected cluster filesystem GPFS ([5]) including Quality of Service (QOS), extensive use of flash based subsystems and other new and unique features this architecture will benefit from.
Clinical approach to DYSLIPIDAEMIA

Life as we currently know it could not exist without lipids. For example, the much-maligned cholesterol molecule plays critical roles in membrane organisation, signal transduction, bile acid and steroid hormone synthesis – and these are just a few of its many roles. The critical importance of cholesterol is underscored by the large number of genes that regulate its metabolism and the devastating clinical consequences of the (luckily) very rare disorders in which ‘abnormal’ sterol molecules accumulate or cholesterol synthesis is disrupted. Yet excessive circulating cholesterol is an important contributor to atherosclerosis, which is the leading cause of death in the developed world and rapidly increasing in the developing world.
The Application of Design Structure Matrix Optimization Method Based on Genetic Algorithm

Based on the analysis the disadvantage of present research in optimization of Design Structure Matrix (DSM), the paper proposes a new algorithm of optimizing the design structure matrix, which sets up the objective optimization function, designs the way of coding, crossover, mutation based on genetic algorithm. In addition, the paper constructs DSM of the design process of a spacecraft, and uses the new algorithm for optimizing the DSM. The optimization result reveals that the new optimization algorithm has advantage in objective function, efficiency in finding best result. Keywords-genetic algorithm; information feedback; design structure matrix; product design
Impact of acetylsalicylic acid on primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases: A meta-analysis of randomized trials

Numerous studies have investigated use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) for prevention of cardiovascular deaths. The vast majority of the work in this area has focused on secondary prevention. However, underuse of ASA still remains a major issue. Fewer studies have investigated the impact of ASA on primary prevention of cardiovascular death. A meta-analysis of individual participant data from six randomized studies, published in 2009, showed decrease in serious vascular events but at the cost of causing increased bleeding and hemorrhagic stroke. Recent studies have raised a number of key questions regarding the benefits and risks of using ASA for primary prevention.
A parallel FDTD algorithm based on domain decomposition method using the MPI library

We present parallel algorithm for FDTD method. The algorithm is based on DDM (domain decomposition method). We use the MPI (message passing interface) library to implement the parallel DD-FDTD method. The original domain is decomposed into several subdomains according to the features of the problem, which are treated as the processes to computation nodes. The FDTD computation is carried out independently in local meshes in each process. The data are exchanged by communication between adjacent subdomains or with overlapped meshes and the interpolation scheme is applied to the data exchanged. The example of its application is given.
Tip 2 diyabet ile monosit-yüksek dansiteli lipoprotein kolesterol oranı ve karotis intima-media kalınlığı arasındaki ilişki

Aim: Diyabetes mellitus (DM) is a majör risk factor for atheroscleros. Circulating monocyte count plays an important role for new atherosclerotic plaque development. Also, there is a strong inverse relationship between high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and atherosclerosis. Monocyte count/HDL ratio (MHR) is a novel inflammatory marker for atherosclerosis. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) can predict the presence or absence of coronary artery disease (CAD). I aimed to investigate relationship between CIMT, MHR and type 2 DM Methods: A total of 120 patients were divided into two groups (with type2 DM group = 60, control group: 60). Baseline characteristics, laboratory parameters, MHR and CIMT were recorded and compared between groups. Results: The Diabetes group had considerable higher CIMT, MHR levels compared to the control (p<0.001,p<0,001 respectively ). Also, CIMT levels showed significant correlation with blood glucose level (r=0.474, p<0.001). On the contrary, HDL levels were higher in the control group (p=0.010). Conclusion: In conclusion, I found significantly higher MHR and CIMT in the diabetic group and thus I think MHR, which is an easily calculated index, can be used in the daily clinical practice as an indicator of atherosclerosis in Type 2 DM patients.
Hotel and Flight Online Booking System for UTP Human ResourseDepartment

This report present a new developed web based system that help to solve the tasks of Human Resource and Administration department (HRMA) of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) in the bookings of hotel and flight of its staffs. Booking of hotel or flight are very common tasks that need to be done by the department almost everyday. However current systems are manual systems and not being integrated yet. These will lead to inefficiency of data management especially in monitoring the status of requests. This report will gives an overview of the underpinning project developed especially in its objectives, problem encountered, scope of study, methodology as well as the findings in developing this project. This project developed purposely to enable staffs to book hotel rooms and flight tickets as requested, generate guarantee letter automatically, send notification to respected endorsers, able to store and retrieve data and allow applicants to access and request the system via personal computer or mobile device by eliminating manual works and increase the flexibility of the system itself. By using Prototyping Methodology as its methodology, this system will be developed to use case-based reasoning method in order for it to complete the task independently. The case-based reasoning functionality embedded in the system provides the system and its users with the options to review past similar request and reuse the solution for the new request to be handled. A realistic case demonstrates an idea on how the overall system will help HRMA staff to reduce time needed for every request to be handled. This approach shall help HRMA to have a better enhancement in their database management system. Implementation of this new system has been proven reduced the time taken needed for every cases handled by HRMA staff. It also helps improve the efficiency and effectiveness in storing the data into this structured system as time taken to apply and endorse can be reduced. Besides speed up the overall process and increase its flexibility, paper usage also can be reduced as the no more hardcopy form being involved. Testing of the project shows that the system able to provide a desired solution which allow users to book the hotel and flight according to their needs. This shows that the developed system will be having net advantages once implemented.
Indoor airborne microbiota composition associated with asthma and atopy in rural children

Rural environments seem to prevent childhood asthma and atopy. In this study we investigate how farming conditions shape the indoor microbiota and we identify exposures with reduced probability of asthma and atopy in children. Latent Class Analysis was performed on all questionnaire-reported practices (n=2573 children from GABRIELA study) to identify ‘rural environment’ subgroups. In a stratified random subset of children (n=371) bedroom electrostatic dustfall collectors (EDCs) were analyzed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing and their microbiota composition across latent classes (LCs) was studied by PCoA and SIMPER analyses. Relationship between LCs, bacterial taxa and health outcomes were established by weighted logistic regression. Six LCs characterized rural environments by differences in livestock breeding and crops. Microbial composition differed across LCs (see ordination Fig1; PERMANOVA p
A study of fifth -grade teachers' grade -level meetings: The complexities of teachers' group work

A STUDY OF FIFTH-GRADE TEACHERS' GRADE-LEVEL MEETINGS: THE COMPLEXITIES OF TEACHERS' GROUP WORK Rosanne L. Kurstedt, PhD Fordham University, New York, 2007 Mentor: Rita S. Brause, EdD As the collaborative work of teachers continues to increase through jobembedded professional development, such as grade-level meetings, the need to understand the complexities of educational settings that promote teachers' joint work is critical. Therefore, this study investigated the institutionally mandated grade-level meetings of a group of fifth-grade teachers. Analysis of multiple data sources including audiotaped grade-level meetings and teacher interviews, field notes, transcriptions of the grade-level meetings and interviews, and written documents revealed four findings: In the institutionally mandated grade-level meetings, unwritten rules were evident and left unexplored; the institutionally mandated gradelevel meetings' professional discussions were superficial; the informal and casual tone of the institutionally mandated grade-level meetings provided an opportunity for teachers to get to know their grade-level colleagues; and as represented in the institutionally mandated grade-level meeting, teachers avoided conflict. This conflictavoidance stance was realized in the grade-level teachers' curriculum choices and interactions with the principal. Based on the four findings, four hypotheses were developed with regard to grade-level meetings specifically, and teachers' group work in general. The first hypothesis was, if grade-level meetings are to achieve their desired results of improving and informing professional practice, context and belief factors must be addressed and reflected upon before, during, and after implementation. The second hypothesis was that, while educational settings such as grade-level meetings are established to elicit and support change, they may in fact perpetuate the status quo when unwritten rules go unchallenged. The third hypothesis was that, if grade-level meetings are to support the development of professional learning communities, teachers need to know, internalize, and use critical professional discourse and reflection skills, both in the grade-level meetings and as part of their daily interactions and decision making. The fourth hypothesis was that educational settings, such as grade-level meetings, help build trust among colleagues. A Three-Dimensional Approach to successful group work was developed addressing the complexities that became evident throughout the analysis. This study's import is that enhanced understanding of the activities established to promote the collaborative work of teachers will increase the likelihood that school reform efforts that embrace teachers' collaborative work will succeed.
BLOOD VOLUME IN EDEMA OF GLOMERULAR NEPHRITIS AND NEPHROSIS

The pathogenesis of edema of renal origin is concerned with changes in the blood, vessels and tissues. A review of the literature on the subject is confusing and unsatisfactory. Bright asserted that the depletion of albumin in the blood changed the physicochemical balance and edema resulted. Later Senator suggested the vascular element, and in recent years Fischer has implicated the tissue cells in the genesis of edema. The part played by the blood has interested many observers, but the exact significance of its volume in this connection has not been clear. The following brief excerpts from Loeb's1review of the subject of edema depict the prevailing confusion: Volhard2stated that in acute glomerular nephritis with edema there is no dilution of the blood, while without edema there may be dilution. In the latter, because of the renal block, water is retained in the blood; in the former, water and salts,
Santé sexuelle et reproductive des adolescents au Burkina Faso: Résultats d'une enquête nationale en 2004

de cette enquête à l'INSD, et le regretté Boukary Sa-wadogo qui a joué un rôle important dans la collecte mais qui malheureusement n'en verra pas les résultats. pour leurs suggestions et leurs commentaires construc-tifs. La recherche documentée dans ce rapport a été menée dans le cadre du projet du Guttmacher Institute Protéger la prochaine génération : Comprendre le risque du VIH chez les jeunes, qui bénéficie de l'appui de the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Rocke-feller Foundation et du National Intitute of Child Health and Human Development (Grant 5 R24 HD043610). Pour commander ce rapport, aller à : www.guttma-cher.org.
Oral Capecitabine Compared With Intravenous Fluorouracil Plus Leucovorin in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Patients And Methods: We prospectively randomized 150 patients to treatment with capecitabine 1,250 mg/m2 administered twice daily days 1 to 14 every 3 weeks, or to the 4-weekly Mayo Clinic regimen (5-FU/LV) until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.Results: The primary objective, to demonstrate at least equivalent response rates in the two treatment groups, was met. The overall response rate was 18.9% for capecitabine and 15.0% for 5-FU/LV. In the capecitabine and 5-FU/LV groups, respectively, median time to disease progression was 5.2 and 4.7 months (log-rank P = .65); median time to treatment failure was 4.2 and 4.0 months (log-rank P = .89); and median overall survival was 13.2 and 12.1 months (log-rank P = .33). The toxicity profiles of both treatments were typical of fluoropyrimidines. However, capecitabine led to significantly lower incidences (P < .00001) of stomatitis and alopecia, but a higher incidence of cutaneous hand-foot syndrome (P < .00001). Capecitabine also resulted in lower incidences (P < .00001) of grade 3/4 stomatitis and neutropenia, leading to a lower incidence of grade 3/4 neutropenic fever and sepsis. Only grade 3 hand-foot syndrome (P < .00001) and uncomplicated grade 3/4 hyperbilirubinemia (P < .0001) were reported more frequently with capecitabine.Conclusion: Oral capecitabine achieved an at least equivalent efficacy compared with IV 5-FU/LV. Capecitabine demonstrated clinically meaningful safety advantages and the convenience of an oral agent.TAJ 2012; 25: 17-25