Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Macroscopic behavior of Lipschitz random surfaces

The motivation for this article is to derive strict convexity of the surface tension for Lipschitz random surfaces, that is, for models of random Lipschitz functions from $\mathbb Z^d$ to $\mathbb Z$ or $\mathbb R$. An essential innovation is that random surface models with long- and infinite-range interactions are included in the analysis. More specifically, we cover at least: uniformly random graph homomorphisms from $\mathbb Z^d$ to a $k$-regular tree for any $k\geq 2$ and Lipschitz potentials which satisfy the FKG lattice condition. The latter includes perturbations of dimer- and six-vertex models and of Lipschitz simply attractive potentials introduced by Sheffield. The main result is that we prove strict convexity of the surface tension -- which implies uniqueness for the limiting macroscopic profile -- if the model of interest is monotone in the boundary conditions. This solves a conjecture of Menz and Tassy, and answers a question posed by Sheffield. Auxiliary to this, we prove several results which may be of independent interest, and which do not rely on the model being monotone. This includes existence and topological properties of the specific free energy, as well as a characterization of its minimizers. We also prove a general large deviations principle which describes both the macroscopic profile and the local statistics of the height functions. This work is inspired by, but independent of, Random Surfaces by Sheffield.
AWB-GCN: A Graph Convolutional Network Accelerator with Runtime Workload Rebalancing

Deep learning systems have been successfully applied to Euclidean data such as images, video, and audio. In many applications, however, information and their relationships are better expressed with graphs. Graph Convolutional Networks (GCNs) appear to be a promising approach to efficiently learn from graph data structures, having shown advantages in many critical applications. As with other deep learning modalities, hardware acceleration is critical. The challenge is that real-world graphs are often extremely large and unbalanced; this poses significant performance demands and design challenges.In this paper, we propose Autotuning-Workload-Balancing GCN (AWB-GCN) to accelerate GCN inference. To address the issue of workload imbalance in processing real-world graphs, three hardware-based autotuning techniques are proposed: dynamic distribution smoothing, remote switching, and row remapping. In particular, AWB-GCN continuously monitors the sparse graph pattern, dynamically adjusts the workload distribution among a large number of processing elements (up to 4K PEs), and, after converging, reuses the ideal configuration. Evaluation is performed using an Intel D5005 FPGA with five commonly-used datasets. Results show that 4K-PE AWB-GCN can significantly elevate PE utilization by 7.7× on average and demonstrate considerable performance speedups over CPUs (3255×), GPUs (80.3×), and a prior GCN accelerator (5.1×).
Non-cold dark matter from primordial black hole evaporation

Dark matter coupled solely gravitationally can be produced through the decay of primordial black holes in the early universe. If the dark matter is lighter than the initial black hole temperature, it could be warm enough to be subject to structure formation constraints. In this paper we perform a more precise determination of these constraints. We first evaluate the dark matter phase-space distribution, without relying on the instantaneous decay approximation. We then interface this phase-space distribution with the Boltzmann code to extract the corresponding matter power spectrum, which we find to match closely those of warm dark matter models, albeit with a different dark matter mass. This mapping allows us to extract constraints from Lyman-α data without the need to perform hydrodynamical simulations. We robustly rule out the possibility, consistent with previous analytic estimates, of primordial black holes having come to dominate the energy density of the universe and simultaneously given rise to all the DM through their decay. Consequences and implications for dark radiation and leptogenesis are also briefly discussed.
BUDAYA KESELAMATAN PASIEN BERBASIS PEMBERDAYAAN STRUKTURAL DENGAN KEPUASAN KERJA PERAWAT

Pengantar: penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui hubungan budaya keselamatan pasien yang berbasis pemberdayaan struktural dengan kepuasan kerja perawat dalam memberikan pelayanan di Rumah Sakit. Metode: penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan desain cross sectional, dengan rancangan penelitian analitik korelasi. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan partial least square (PLS). Penelitian ini memiliki responden penelitian sebanyak 252 orang perawat pelaksana yang tersebar di RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya, RSUD dr. Soedono Madiun dan RSUD dr. Sayidiman Magetan. Penelitian ini menggunakan probability sampling, yaitu multistage random sampling. Data yang diambil adalah karakteristik responden, budaya budaya keselamatan pasien, pemberdayaan struktural dan kepuasan kerja perawat. Hasil dan analisis: budaya keselamatan pasien berhubungan dengan pemberdayaan struktural dengan t statistik 19,4052, budaya keselamatan pasien berhubungan dengan kepuasan kerja perawat dengan t statistik 12,4414 pemberdayaan struktural berhubungan dengan kepuasan kerja perawat dengan nilai t statistik 3,9609 Diskusi: budaya keselamatan pasien berbasis pemberdayaan struktural merupakan model yang dapat digunakan meningkatkan kepuasan kerja perawat. Jalur cepat untuk meningkatkan kepuasan kerja perawat yaitu melalui budaya keselamatan pasien. Peneliti selanjutnya dapat melakukan intervensi untuk mengoptimalkan budaya keselamatan pasien.
Heat Resistance and Growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Liquid Whole Egg 1, 2.

Listeria monocytogenes F5069, ATCC 19111, Scott A, and two L. monocytogenes strains isolated from egg were evaluated for growth and thermal resistance in liquid whole egg. Each strain grew in liquid whole egg at temperatures between 4 and 30°C, except Scott A which did not grow at 4 or 10°C. Generation times ranged from 24 h for F5069 to 51 h for ATCC 19111 at 4°C and from 7.8 h for one of the egg isolates to 31 h for ATCC 19111 at 10°C. Maximum populations for each strain increased with increasing growth temperature and were between 105 and 3 × 108 CFU/g. Decimal reduction times (D-values) of each L. monocytogenes strain in raw liquid whole egg were similar to D-values reported in milk. The heat resistance of all strains was similar. For L. monocytogenes F5069, D-values ranged from 22.6 min at 51°C to 0.20 min at 66°C. The zD-value for F5069 was 7.2°C. Minimal pasteurization parameters (60°C, 3.5 min) for liquid whole egg would result in 99 to 99.9% inactivation (populations reduced 2 to 3 log cycles) of the L. monocytogenes strains tested.
Assessment of Nurses' Performance Competency for Patients Undergoing Cholecystectomy

Background: Competency evaluation is a tool that used by healthcare facilities to construct culture of quality affected person care and potentially decrease the incidence of unfavorable results. Therefore; aim of this study was to assess nurses' performance competency for patients undergoing cholecystectomy. Descriptive design has been utilized to carry out this study. The sample consisted of 82 nurses who were working at Surgical Departments of hospitals representing Ministry of Health Hospitals and Assiut University Hospital. Tools used for gathering data were; Nurses interview questionnaire and Nurses' performance Competence Scale. Results revealed that; the highest percent 59.0% of nurses’ thier level of competency regarding cholecystectomy was desired to enhance . Conclusion: Nurses’ performance competency for patients undergoing cholecystectomy need to be enhanced to reach the excellent level. Recommendation: Continuous inservice training programs are recommended to improve and maintain nursing performance competency for Patients Undergoing Cholecystectomy.
Needs Analysis in Language Curriculum Design and EAP at Tertiary Level

Needs Analysis is a significant issue in language teaching programs, because English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are designed by examining students‘ purposes and assessing their needs. This study attempts to analyze the Bangladeshi context of EAP, specifically for the students majoring in Arts, Humanities, and Legal Studies. The instruments used included questionnaire for students (n=100) of tertiary level; interviews with teachers (n=10) of two universities (one public and one private) of Chattogram. The study provides an overview of some important issues pertaining to EAP needs analysis in English as Second/Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) contexts. This research provides insights for language policy makers and the practitioners to increase the effectiveness of EAP courses at the tertiary level by through needs analysis.
Atividade antimicrobiana in vitro de extrato de Punica granatum L. sobre staphylococcus aureus isolado em leite bovino

Mastite bovina e considerada principal doenca causadora de grandes perdas economicas nos rebanhos leiteiros. Antimicrobianos quimicos promovem resistencia farmacologica, residuos no alimento e contaminacao ambiental. Este estudo objetivou verificar a atividade antibacteriana, in vitro, do extrato de roma em Staphylococcus aureus isolado de leite bovino, avaliar sua atividade antioxidante, e quantificar teores de fenois e flavonoides totais nos diferentes extratos utilizados. Utilizou-se para tanto extratos aquosos da casca do fruto (EAC) e folhas (EAF), secos e in natura de roma. Adicionalmente, avaliou-se atividade antioxidante (AA%), teores de fenois e flavonoides totais. Amostras de leite foram semeadas, incubadas, e as colonias de Staphylococcus aureus foram ajustadas a 1,0x106 UFC/mL ao padrao no6 da escala de MacFarland. A sensibilidade dos isolados microbianos foi determinada, em quintuplicata, pela tecnica de difusao em discos. A Concentracao Inibitoria Minima foi determinada pelo halo de inibicao superior a 15 mm. Os resultados foram avaliados pelo metodo ANOVA, teste de Tukey 5%, utilizando-se o programa SISVAR 5.3 - DEX/UFLA. EACseco inibiu crescimento bacteriano a partir de 3%. EAFseco, EACin natura e EAFin natura, so apresentaram esta atividade a partir de 15%, 20% e 30% respectivamente. A acao antioxidante do EACseco foi verificada a partir de 75µg/mL, com valores correspondentes a 14,2%, atingindo um plato de 65,9% na concentracao de 250µg/mL. Entretanto, essa atividade nao foi correlacionada aos teores de fenois totais e flavonoides. Provavelmente outras substâncias alcaloides, podem ter sido responsaveis por esta atividade. Conclui-se que os extratos de Punica granatum L. , principalmente aquele obtido pela casca do fruto seco, demonstraram atividade inibitoria sobre S. aureus, evidenciando a potencialidade de seu uso para o controle da mastite bovina.
Bioinformatics ‐ From Genomes to Drugs

VOLUME I: BASIC TECHNOLOGIES. List of Contributors. Foreword. From Genomes to Drugs with Bioinformatics. Sequence Analysis. Structure, Properties and Computer Identification of Eukaryotic Genes. Analyzing Regulatory Regions in Genomes. Homology Modeling in Biology and Medicine. Protein Structure Prediction. Protein--Ligand Docking in Drug Design. Modelling Protein--Protein and Protein--DNA Docking. Appendix: Glossary of Algorithmic Terms in Bioinformatics. Subject Index. Name Index. VOLUME II: APPLICATIONS. List of Contributors. Foreword. Integrating and Accessing Molecular Biology Resources. Bioinformatics Support of Genome Sequencing Projects. Analysis of Sequence Variations. Proteome Analysis. Target Finding in Genomes and Proteomes. Screening of Drug Databases. Future Trends. Subject Index. Name Index.
What young people report about the personal characteristics needed for social science research after carrying out their own investigations in an after-school club

Abstract Several arguments have been put forward about the benefits of young people carrying out their own social science research in terms of empowering their voices and their participation. Much less attention has been paid to investigating the understandings young people develop about the research process itself. Seven twelve-year olds carried out self-directed social science research into a topic of their choice. Towards the end of their six months experience, we used a questionnaire and follow-up semi-structured interviews to investigate, from a sociocultural perspective, what the young people thought about being a researcher. Thematic analysis of the interviews identified three themes and eight subthemes suggesting that they were aware of: the need to demonstrate researcher/research integrity (be thorough, truthful, orderly, and have a good understanding of research process); the need for good interpersonal skills and standards, and good self-management skills (be resilient, agentic, committed and good at time management). We discuss how first-hand social science research experience might: be relevant to several areas of schooling; give young people experience of the personal characteristics important for success; help young people to realise that they can be social science researchers, and offer advanced and novel learning experiences outside the constraints of the school curriculum.
Population Genetic Analyses of Natal Dispersal and Substructure in Three Bird Species

We applied a phenotypic QST (PST) vs. FST approach to study spatial variation in selection among great snipe (Gallinago media) populations in two regions of northern Europe. Morphological divergence between regions was high despite low differentiation in selectively neutral genetic markers, whereas populations within regions showed very little neutral divergence and trait differentiation. QST > FST was robust against altering assumptions about the additive genetic proportions of variance components. The homogenizing effect of gene flow (or a short time available for neutral divergence) has apparently been effectively counterbalanced by differential natural selection, although one trait showed some evidence of being under uniform stabilizing selection. Neutral markers can hence be misleading for identifying evolutionary significant units, and adopting the PST–FST approach might therefore be valuable when common garden experiments is not an option. We discuss the statistical difficulties of documenting uniform selection as opposed to divergent selection, and the need for estimating measurement error. Instead of only comparing overall QST and FST values, we advocate the use of partial matrix permutation tests to analyse pairwise QST differences among populations, while statistically controlling for neutral differentiation.
Host relations and DNA reveal a cryptic gall crab species (Crustacea: Decapoda: Cryptochiridae) associated with mushroom corals (Scleractinia: Fungiidae)

Mushroom corals of the Indo-West Pacific Fungiidae (Scleractinia) provide habitats for a rich associated fauna, including three species of gall crabs (Cryptochiridae). During the course of the present study gall crabs were sampled from many different fungiid hosts. Based on this ‘reversed’ approach - by studying coral symbionts from a host perspective - a previously unnoticed host specificity pattern was detected. The sampling of gall crab fauna per host coral combined with molecular analyses of H3 nDNA, 16S and COI mtDNA revealed a cryptic gall crab species closely related to Fungicola fagei. This new species, described hereafter as Fungicola syzygia sp. nov., is predominantly associated with the mushroom coral genera Cycloseris and Pleuractis, whereas its sibling species F. fagei is only known to be associated with the host genera Podabacia and Sandalolitha. Based on morphology F. syzygia sp. nov. is difficult to distinguish from F. fagei, but there are subtle differences in carapace shape, the lateral carapace margins, the border between the orbital angles and the merus of the third maxilliped, as well as in the carapace length/width ratio. The type material of F. utinomi and F. fagei is figured for comparison.
The role of telomeres and chromosome linearity in the survival of DNA damage

The DNA at the ends of most eukaryotic chromosomes is comprised of repetitive sequences packaged with proteins into structures called telomeres. These complexes differentiate natural chromosome ends from those of DNA breaks and therefore play an important role in maintaining genome integrity. Telomerase maintains telomeres by the addition of DNA repeats to chromosome ends. Disruption of this enzyme leads to loss of telomeric DNA with successive rounds of DNA replication, and in most cases, senescence. Following loss of Trt1, the catalytic subunit of telomerase in fission yeast, a population of cells survive having lost all telomeric DNA. These cells survive by maintaining each of the three chromosomes as individual circles. Reminiscent of strains lacking the telomere binding protein Taz1, circular strains are hypersensitive to agents that induce DNA double strand breaks. Here we present our data into the further understanding of the role telomeres play in survival following damage. A partial suppression of sensitivity is observed upon linearisation of a single chromosome. To further distinguish between the topological issue of chromosome circularity and the presence or absence of telomere sequence, we created strains containing telomere repeats lacking ends, either plasmid based (to allow high copy number) or integrated within the genome. In most cases the presence of telomere repeats did not affect the drug sensitivity. Intriguingly, however, we observed rare survivors with greatly suppressed drug sensitivity upon disruption of telomerase. Analysis shows these strains have survived by a novel mechanism. While they appear to lack the majority of telomeric DNA, they show behaviours distinct from those of typical circular chromosome-containing survivors. Our data suggest that one of these strains survives by amplifying subtelomeric repeat sequences, and the other by amplifying rDNA sequences. These strains have aided us in our understanding of the role telomeres play in survival following genotoxic insult.
How alkaline compounds control atmospheric aerosol acidity

Abstract. The acidity of atmospheric aerosols regulates the particulate mass, composition and toxicity, and has important consequences for public health, ecosystems and climate. Despite these broad impacts, the global distribution and evolution of aerosol acidity are unknown. We used the particular, comprehensive atmospheric multiphase chemistry – climate model EMAC to investigate the main factors that control aerosol acidity, and uncovered remarkable variability and unexpected trends during the past 50 years in different parts of the world. We find that alkaline compounds, notably ammonium, and to a lesser extent crustal cations, buffer the aerosol pH on a global scale. Given the importance of aerosols for the atmospheric energy budget, cloud formation, pollutant deposition and public health, alkaline species hold the key to control strategies for air quality and climate change.
Effects of States' Adoption of College- and Career-Ready Standards on Student Achievement

study is to examine whether the effects of CCR standards varied by student subgroup, we analyzed state-average NAEP scores for all students as well as scores for key student subgroups such as students with disabilities (SWDs), English language learners (ELLs), racial/ethnic groups, and students eligible for free- or reduced-price lunch. NAEP data for subgroups defined by race/ethnicity date back to 1990, whereas NAEP data for SWDs, ELLs, and students eligible for free- or reduced-priced lunch are not available until after 1996.
Characterization of Vitellogenin from White Sturgeon

Sturgeon are an ancient family (Acipenseridae) of fishes that lie close to the divergence of fish that eventually evolved into terrestrial animals and those that evolved into modern teleost species. Therefore, white sturgeon vitellogenin sequences fill a gap in the current understanding of the functional domains of this protein family. Vitellogenin cDNA was sequenced and used to investigate gene expression in white sturgeon, Acipenser transmontanus. Estrogen-induced vitellogenin mRNA was detected in the livers of both males and females and was also detected in undifferentiated gonads of estrogen-treated fish. Low levels of vitellogenin mRNA were also detected in the testis of both control and estrogen-treated males. The cDNA encoded a 186kDa protein that was missing only six to seven of the amino-terminal amino acids. Comparisons to silver lamprey, Xenopus, and chicken vitellogenin sequences indicate that the overall structure of the yolk protein domains were highly conserved. There was considerable homology in three regions of the lipovitellin I domain. These conserved sequences are likely to be involved in vitellogenin receptor binding. The phosvitin domain of white sturgeon vitellogenin contained fewer and shorter serine repeats as predicted from yolk protein phosphate content of fish compared to Xenopus and chicken. However, the vitellogenin of white sturgeon had a lower serine content as compared with silver lamprey, indicating that an in* Present address: 1026 Poultry Science Bldg. , Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 Correspondence to: C. A. Bidwell creased serine content is not strictly a function of evolutionary age.
Copy Writing Elements and Brand Relationship: An Analysis of Print Advertisements’ Language

Language and advertising are interconnected and play a significant role in communicating a message directly or indirectly. Direct roles concern buying decisions of the consumers while indirect roles establish a lasting relation of consumer with the brand. This research studies the language of copywriting of advertising focusing its role in developing consumer-brand relationship. The research uses mix of quantitative and qualitative methods based on the framework of Laswells model of communication. The study uses content analysis for examination of the language of print advertisements and the consumer brand relationship. Survey is used as method of data collection from magazines including Akhbar e Jahan and MAG published by Jang group of newspapers. The study finds that figurative language style is used more in Pakistani print advertisements in comparison to literal language. Moreover, the results prove that the copy writing of print advertisements does play a significant role in developing consumer-brand relationship.
Genetic and molecular analysis of the organellar genomes of cytoplasmically inherited mutants of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr)

Genetic analysis of a yellow foliar mutant in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr. ) showed maternal inheritance of the mutant phenotype designated cyt-Y? The mutant was grown beside normal green sibs (cyt-G^) under three different photosynthetic photon flux densities (PPFD), and samples were collected to determine pigment content and for electron microscopy analyses of plastid ultrastructure. The plastid ultrastructure of cyt-Y^ appeared normal at low PPFD and the carotenoid level of cyt-Y^ was also normal, but the chlorophyll content was only approximately one-third that of cyt-G-g. Under medium and high PPFD, cyt-Yq plastids lacked a structured thylakoid, and total chlorophyll content was only 28% and 1% normal, respectively; the carotenoid levels of cyt-Yq also dropped to 33% and 2%. These data indicate that the effect of high PPFD on cyt-Yq might result from a deficiency in a plastid membrane protein. The resulting changes in membrane configuration could then interfere with the accumulation or stabilization of chlorophylls and carotenoids, thereby resulting in the subsequent photooxidation of both at medium and high PPFD. This mutant could be useful in the study of thylakoid biosynthesis and