Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
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Nicoleta Lupascu Bogdan Timar Alin Albai Deiana Roman Ovidiu Potre Romulus Timar 1Second Department of Internal Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; 2Department of Functional Sciences, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; 3Department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, “Pius Brinzeu” Emergency Hospital, Timisoara, Romania; 4First Department of Internal Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; 5Department of Hematology, Municipal Emergency Hospital, Timisoara, Romania Purpose: To validate and to evaluate the performance in depression screening of the Patient’s Health Questionnaire – 9 (PHQ-9) for Romanian patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Patients and methods: In a consecutive-case, population-based, non-interventional study design 107 hospitalized patients with T2DM were enrolled. The PHQ-9 was evaluated in regard to its acceptability, ceiling and floor effect, reproducibility, and test–retest performance. Its validity was tested by comparing it to the Beck depression scale, which is a validated tool for this patient population. Results: The PHQ-9 questionnaire had an excellent acceptability, having no non-responders for any of its questions and a median completion time of 3 mins and 12 s, a good reliability with a Cronbach’s α=0.897 [0.865–0.924] 95%CI, a good test–retest performance (Spearman’s rho =0.972; p<0.001 between two administrations of the test) without any ceiling or floor effect observed for the total score. At the same time, the score demonstrated a good validity when compared to a more complex and previously validated instrument like the Beck depression scale (Spearman’s rho =0.777; p<0.001). The limits of agreement (Bland-Altmann analysis) between the two measurements are 2.6 to −2.5 points. Conclusion: The PHQ-9 is a valid, useful instrument for depression screening in Romanian patients with T2DM.
The Modeling and Animation of Myriapoda

Unlike two, four, six, and eight legged animals, Myriapoda--i.e., centipedes and millipedes--have been largely overlooked in the computer graphics literature. This thesis presents an artificial life (A-Life) framework for animating the locomotive behavior of Myriapoda with compelling physical and biological realism. Our system produces real-time animation and the creatures are autonomous, requiring minimal animator intervention. Creatures of various body morphologies can be animated simultaneously, and they are capable of complex multi-legged locomotion as well as anguilliform swimming.Taking an Artificial Life approach, we develop a hybrid animation system that combines kinematic and dynamic simulation to animate a novel biomechanics model specifically tailored to the unique body structure of myriapoda. In our simulated myriapoda, the characteristically vivid leg wave patterns of their biological counterparts result as an emergent behavior of our distributed, decentralized leg control system for terrestrial locomotion. A compelling anguilliform swimming pattern emerges as a result of hydrodynamic simulation and the coordinated actuation of elastically deformable body segments. Locomotive transitions from land to water and vice versa in the creature's simulated physical environment are achieved smoothly by our locomotion controllers. The adoption of robust and efficient elasticity simulation techniques give rise to natural body deformations and support a novel approach to muscle actuation via rest-shape morphing. The virtual environment can be sensed by the simulated creature's antennae and the sensory information guides its adaptive behaviors, including obstacle avoidance and foraging.
Class-Aware Feature Aggregation Network for Video Object Detection

Recent progress in video object detection (VOD) has shown that aggregating features from other frames to capture long-range contextual information is very important to deal with the challenges in VOD, such as partial occlusion, motion blur, etc. To exploit more effective feature aggregation, we propose several improvements over previous works in this paper: (1) a class-aware pixel-level feature aggregation module, which characterizes a pixel by exploiting the context information lying in the instances from both the current frame and other frames. Different from the previous non-local operation, the proposed class-aware pixel-level feature aggregation filters out most of the noisy information from the large scope of background and objects in different classes, and only enhances representation of a foreground pixel with the same class instances with limited ambiguous information; (2) a class-aware instance-level feature aggregation module, which aggregates features for object proposals by learning two kinds of relations: the temporal dependencies among the same class object proposals from support frames sampled in a long time range or even the whole sequence, and spatial topology relation among proposals of different objects in the target frame. The homogeneity constraint in instance-level feature aggregation filters out many defective proposals, making the feature aggregation more accurate; and (3) a correlation-based feature alignment module embedded in the instance-level feature aggregation, which aligns the feature maps of the support and target proposals. Without bells or whistles, the proposed method achieves state-of-the-art performance on the ImageNet VID dataset without any post-processing methods. This project is publicly available https://github.com/LiangHann/Class-aware-Feature-Aggregation-Network-for-Video-Object-Detection.
Working More, Working Less, Working Differently

This research analyses Work-Life Balance (WLB) practices in different companies to identify their consequences for two dimensions of work organisation: (1) working hours and (2) work design.We developed a contextualised, qualitative investigation of seven companies which is distinct in two aspects. On one hand, it involves organisations of different sizes operating in different industries and employees of different profiles, at both the operational and managerial levels. On the other hand, it considers organisational practices that have been designed and implemented as WLB practices and practices that were designed to respond to other organizational requirements, different from WLB purposes, but which have had consequences on work-life balance for employees.The research resulted in an analytical framework built on two dimensions: (1) number of working hours and (2) work design.The results of our work emphasise the importance of time worked, as opposed to the emphasis in previous literature on organisational supportive culture; and the need to develop awareness about the unexpected effects of some WLB measures on the number of hours effectively worked.
Performance comparison and repeatability evaluation of the Flex PLI and the TRL pedestrian legform impactors

The objectives of this study were to compare the response differences of the Flex Pedestrian Legform Impactor (PLI) and TRL legforms under various test conditions and to assess their repeatability. A test fixture with four control factors was designed and fabricated to simulate a generalized front structure of a light truck. Using this fixture, thirty-six impact tests with the Flex PLI and the TRL legforms were performed at an impact speed of 32 km/h. The responses from the two legform impactors, specifically, moments in the Flex PLI and acceleration in the TRL, medial collateral ligament (MCL) elongation in the Flex PLI and bending angle in the TRL, and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) elongation in the Flex PLI and shear displacement in the TRL were compared. The Taguchi method was applied to compare the responses from these three pairs of measurements. The shape and magnitude of the response time histories were used to evaluate the repeatability of the Flex PLI and TRL legforms. Some results from this limited study indicate that the two legforms did not consistently respond to the same test conditions in the same way and could potentially drive countermeasures in opposite directions. For example, increasing the protrusion of the lower bumper stiffener relative to the bumper generally resulted in lower moments in the upper tibia with the Flex PLI, but higher accelerations with the TRL legform. However, the MCL from the Flex PLI and bending angle of the TRL legform trended consistently with changes of all four fixture factors, although with differing sensitivity. A repeatability analysis indicated that most measurement parameters of each legform were repeatable or marginally repeatable across the spectrum of the test conditions. However, the MCL elongation of the Flex PLI and the bending angle of the TRL were non-repeatable in some test conditions.
Social Participation of Students with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Education

Advocates of inclusive education argue that the social inclusion of students with special educational needs (SEN) increases when they are educated with typically developing peers. However, research indicates that this is not apparent for all students with SEN. Students with social, emotional and behavioural diffi culties (SEBD) are often socially excluded. To understand the situation of these students, their voices should be heard. The aim of the current explorative study was to gain insight into: (1) the experiences of students with SEBD regarding victimisation and social exclusion, and (2) the approaches they applied and preferred resolving social problems. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 28 socially excluded students from grades 5 and 6, attending general ( N = 6) and segregated special ( N = 21) primary education. The participants were prompted to talk about their own experiences using hypothetical scenarios. The interviews were analysed using a multi-grounded theory approach. The results show that students preferred diff erent approaches to resolving these social problems than the applied approaches. They would have liked to have seen their peers and teachers to show more initiative. In line with these results, the need to listen to the students’ voices are emphasised.
Helicobacter pylori reinfection and its risk factors after initial eradication

Abstract Background: Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) infection is a common health problem, which is closely related to peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, and extragastric diseases. Drugs can successfully eradicate it. However, the recurrence of H pylori often occurs after initial eradication. To confirm the global incidence of H pylori reinfection and systematically evaluate its risk factors. Methods: We will search for the relevant literature through Chinese and English databases, with the retrieval deadline being November 2021. Databases include PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, the Chongqing VIP Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, Wanfang Database, and China Biomedical Literature Database. Stata14.0 will be used to conduct this systematic review. The preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis protocols statements are followed in this protocol, and the PRISMA statement will be followed in the completed systematic review. Results: The results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Conclusions: This systematic review will provide evidence regarding the rate of H pylori reinfection and its risk factors after successful eradication. It can guide the management of patients with H pylori infection.
Transient Stability Enhancement of Wind Farms Using Power Electronics and FACTS Controllers

Nowadays, it is well-understood that the burning of fossil f uels in electric power station has a significant influence on the global climate due to greenhous e gases. In many countries, the use of cost-effective and reliable low-carbon electric ity energy sources is becoming an important energy policy. Among different kinds of clean ene rgy resourcessuch as solar power, hydro-power, ocean wave power and so on, wind power is the fastest-growing form of renewable energy at the present time. Moreover, adjustable speed generator wind turbines (ASGWT ) has key advantages over the fixed-speed generator wind turbines (FSGWT) in terms of l ess mechanical stress, improved power quality, high system efficiency, and reduced ac oustic noise. One important class of ASGWT is the doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) , which has gained a significant attention of the electric power industry due to their a dvantages over the other class of ASGWT, i.e. fully rated converter-based wind turbines. B ecause of increased integration of DFIG-based wind farms into electric power grids, it i s necessary to transmit the generated power from wind farms to the existing grids via tra nsmission networks without congestion. Series capacitive compensation of DFIG-based wind farm is a n economical way to increase the power transfer capability of the transmission li ne connecting wind farm to the grid. For example, a study performed by ABB reveals that incr easing the power transfer capability of an existing transmission line from 1300 MW to 2000 MW using series compensation is 90% less than the cost of building a new trans mission line. However, a factor hindering the extensive use of series capa citive compensation is the potential risk of subsynchronous resonance (SSR). The SSR is a condition where the wind
Curriculum for Resiliency: Supporting a Diverse Range of Students’ Needs in Grade 9 Mathematics

This study describes the work of one high school team in designing, developing, supporting, and field-testing a new course to support numeracy and general learning skills for a particularly diverse population of students. The rationale, curriculum design, and pilot implementation of the course are situated in existing curriculum structures and recent research around best practices in mathematics teaching and learning, particularly with respect to vulnerable students. The study sought to explore the role and responsibilities of the course designer and teacher, as well as her perception of the challenges and benefits of a custom-designed course for this group of students. The results suggested that the crucial role of the classroom teacher in supporting students emotionally when implementing the intended curriculum for vulnerable students cannot be underscored enough. For such students, teacher-student relationships appeared to be the most important factor in student success, far eclipsing other factors.
Assessment of Muscle Forces and Joint Reaction in Lower Limbs During the Take-Off from the Springboard

Computer simulation methods, based on the biomechanical models of human body and its motion apparatus, are commonly used for the assessment of muscle forces, joint reactions, and some external loads on the human body during its various activities. In this paper a planar musculoskeletal model of human body is presented, followed by its application to the inverse simulation study of a gymnast movement during the take)off from the springboard when performing the handspring somersault vault on the table. Using the kinematic da) ta of the movement, captured from optoelectronic photogrammetry, both the internal loads (muscle forces and joint reactions) in the gym) nast's lower limbs and the external reactions from the springboard were evaluated. The calculated vertical reactions from the springboard were then compared to the values assessed using the captured board displacements and its measured elastic behaviors.
Data-Driven Pedestrian Simulation Using Conditional Transition Maps

Pedestrian simulation is widely used in both the public and private sector fordesigning public spaces, when pedestrian behavior is central to the design. Recently,automated analysis of recorded data of actual pedestrians has emerged asa means of introducing empirical validation in the eld of pedestrian simulation.Conditional Transition Maps represent dynamic elements of an environment astransition probabilities and map them to discrete oor-elds. These maps havebeen previously used for mobile robot navigation. This thesis constitutes aninvestigation into the possibilites of using a CTMap as a basis for a pedestriansimulation model. The CTMap used in the thesis has been produced by analyzingrecorded video data of actual pedestrians. A pedestrian model based on theCTMap was developed, using SeSAm, and compared to an already establishedpedestrian simulation model.
Eigenvalues

This paper is largely of expository nature. We generalize the determinantal and tracial inequalities, originating from Bloomfield-Watson and Knott, from the standpoint of majorization of eigenvalues, and observe the results as estimates of singular values of modified off-diagonal blocks of a block matrix representation in terms of the eigenvalues of the original matrix.
Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Internal Audit in the Power Sector of Pakistan

This study is an attempt to explore those factors which influence the effectiveness of the internal audit in the power sector of Pakistan. The results of the study were obtained on the basis of data collected from internal audit staff members (103) and management (103) of the four large companies of the power sector. The relationship of three factors, i.e., competencies of auditor, management support and relation between the audit committee and internal audit, with the effectiveness of internal audit is studied. It is found that increased competencies of management support and internal auditor have a positive influence on the effectiveness of internal audit in the form of an increase in the implementation of internal audit recommendations proposed by the internal audit.
Quantitative-Qualitative Friction Ridge Analysis: An Introduction to Basic and Advanced Ridgeology

Preface Introduction The First Step Toward Quantitative-Qualitative Analysis Ridgeology Revolution History of Friction Ridge Identification Primitive Knowledge Early Pioneers Scientific Researchers The Friction Ridge Medium Structure of Friction Skin Growth of Friction Skin The Identification Process Premises of Friction Ridge Identification Philosophy of Friction Ridge Identification Human Sight Methodology of Friction Ridge Identification Friction Ridge Analysis Friction Ridge Comparison Friction Ridge Evaluation Verification Poroscopy And Edgeoscopy Poroscopy Edgeoscopy Friction Ridge Analysis Report Ridgeology Study Key An Introduction To Palmar Flexion Crease Identification The Beginning Bibliography Glossary
EVALUATION OF COST-SAVING MACHINE LEARNING METHODS FOR PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT

Our objective is the development of cost-saving methods for the patient blood management in Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute, a large Italian hospital. The methods have been developed in relation to the known costs of the hospital, both in terms of unused blood bags and drugs. Observational data about 4593 patients have been retrieved, with anagraphical and pre-operational clinical features. Model’s performances have been compared to an existing baseline in terms of both accuracy measures (F1, recall, AUC) and saved costs per patient. The proposed methods recorded an enhancement of performances for the adopted measures, demonstrating a possible useful application of machine-learning-based methods for the patient blood management task.
Contribution of Oil Layer Mechanism to the Hydrocarbon Emissions from Spark-Ignition Engines

One mechanism by which some fuel may escape the main combustion process in spark-ignition engines and be exhausted as unburned hydrocarbons is by absorption in the lubricating oil on the cylinder liner. The importance of this mechanism is, however, uncertain. Modeling studies suggest that the process can take place within an engine cycle, and that the amount of fuel absorbed in the oil layer is significant. Investigations in combustion bombs, and engines operated without lubricant indicate that this contribution is substantial. However, several researchers have reported no significant effect, when using combinations of fuels and oils with very different solubility characteristics. This study comprise the results from several experiments and modeling efforts. A ten component synthetic fuel, and different lubricants formulated to study the effect of base stock and viscosity were tested. The predicted variation in oil layer thickness caused by viscosity differences, were of the order of 20-40%. Steady state engine tests were carried out at three different coolant temperatures using a single cylinder engine with the combustion chamber of a production engine. A piston with reduced ring-pack crevices, and a cylinder head gasket designed to line up flush with the liner, were used to minimize the combustion chamber crevice volumes, and thus focus on HC derived from the oil layer mechanism. In addition to total HC, speciated engine-out emissions were recorded for the cold operating condition. Critical unknown physical parameters for the fuel components and lubricants were experimentally determined. Head space gas chromatography was used to measure solubilities, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance was used to establish diffusion rates. Numerical modeling was employed to estimate the oil layer thickness, and the absorption rates for the individual fuel components. The estimated differences in absorption rate or "source strength" for the different lubricants, as caused primarily by different oil layer thickness, and fuel-oil solubility were of the order of 20%. The speciated emissions showed some sensitivity to oil layer thickness at low load and speed, with thicker oil layers producing more of the heavy, i.e. more soluble, fuel components. At higher loads and speeds speciated emissions showed very little to none sensitivity to oil layer thickness. For total engine-out HC, i.e. fuel and non-fuel HC, no significant effect of oil layer thickness, or calculated source strength, was observed at any of the operating conditions, contrary to what would be expected if fuel-oil absorption was contributing significantly to engine-out HC. Thus these results do not support oil layer mechanism as a significant source of unburnt hydrocarbons in the tested engine. Thesis Supervisor: Wai K. Cheng Title: Professor of Mechanical Engineering