Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The impact of intergroup bias on trust and approach behaviour towards a humanoid robot

As robots become commonplace, and for successful human-robot interaction to occur, people will need to trust them. Two experiments were conducted using the "minimal group paradigm" to explore whether social identity theory influences trust formation and impressions of a robot. In Experiment 1, participants were allocated to either a "robot" or "computer" group, and then they played a cooperative visual tracking game with an Aldebaran Nao humanoid robot as a partner. We hypothesised participants in the "robot group" would demonstrate intergroup bias by sitting closer to the robot (proxemics) and trusting the robot's suggested answers more frequently than their "computer group" counterparts. Experiment 2 used an almost identical procedure with a different set of participants; however, all participants were assigned to the "robot group" and thee different levels of anthropomorphic robot movement were manipulated. Our results suggest that intergroup bias and humanlike movement can significantly affect human-robot approach behaviour. Significant effects were found for trusting the robot's suggested answers with respect to task difficulty, but not for group membership or robot movement.
Which assessment tools address the categories of the Brief ICF Core Set for Hand Conditions?

Introduction The purpose of this study was to explore whether assessment tools address aspects that are relevant according to the Brief ICF Core Set for Hand Conditions (BICF-CS). Methods Assessment tools meant to assess functioning and/or environmental factors in adults with hand conditions were reviewed. MEDLINE and CINAHL databases, previously published reviews, the book Clinical Assessment Recommendations of the ASHT, and websites of assessment tools were used for the content comparison and linking to the 23 categories of the BICF-CS. The updated version of the linking rules was applied by two reviewers. Results Forty-six assessment tools, known within the areas of hand therapy and hand surgery, were linked to the 23 categories of the BICF-CS. Regarding Body functions and body structures, the categories that were most frequently addressed were b730 “Muscle power functions,” b280 “Sensation of pain,” b710 “Mobility of joint functions,” and s730 “Structure of upper extremity. ” Regarding Activities and Participation, d440 “Fine hand use” was addressed mostly and 25 assessment tools (with a total of 146 items) were linked to this category. Regarding Environmental Factors, only one assessment tool was identified that could be linked to two categories. Fifteen points of discussion were encountered in the linking process. Conclusions Content comparison of 46 assessment tools revealed that 19 of the 23 categories of the BICF-CS were addressed. The environmental factors were hardly addressed.
Survey and Detection of Pectobacterium atrosepticum in Major Potato-Growing Areas in Central Java Province, Indonesia

Potato ( Solanum tuberosum ) is a seasonal shrub-tuber crop originated from sub-tropical area. Soft-rot is one of the most important diseases of potato. It can be caused by Pectobactorium atrosepticum , a pathogen within a status of quarantine plant pest A1 type I in Indonesia. The objective of this study was to know the incidence of potato soft rot disease and to detect P. atrosepticum in major potato-growing areas in Central Java Province by applying the serology method using DAS-ELISA technique. Survey of soft rot disease was carried out in some regencies in Central Java Province, i.e. Magelang, Banjarnegara, Wonosobo and Karanganyar. The field survey of potato plant in all the regencies indicated symptoms of stem rot which was black in color (blackleg) and foul-smelling, with disease incidence of about 10–90%. The laboratory testing showed that by applying DAS-ELISA method, P. atrosepticum was detected in samples collected from Pandean and Bagongan villages, district of Ngablak,Regency of Magelang, Central Java Province.
Modelling and Simulation of UWB Radar System for Through the Wall Imaging and Doppler Detection

In recent years, Through the Wall Imaging (TWI) has become a topic of research interest due to its promising applications in home-land security situations. In this paper, the basic concept of Stepped-Frequency Continuous Wave (SFCW) for ranging the targets behind the wall is described. Imaging of targets is implemented using the back-projection algorithm. This paper also brings out the received signal model for detection of stationary human being behind the wall using SFCW approach. The detection is based on estimation of heart beat and respiratory motion. Simulation results of human detection through Doppler processing and the 2-D imaging of targets are brought out for illustration. MATLAB software has been used for the development of signal processing modules.
Marching Cubes Algorithm for Fast 3D Modeling of Human Face by Incremental Data Fusion

We present a 3D reconstruction system to realize fast 3D modeling using a vision sensor. The system can automatically detect the face region and obtain the depth data as well as color image data once a person appears in front of the sensor. When the user rotates his head around, the system will track the pose and integrate the new data incrementally to obtain a complete model of the personal head quickly. In the system, iterative closest point (ICP) algorithm is first used to track the pose of the head, and then a volumetric integration method is used to fuse all the data obtained. Third, ray casting algorithm extracts the final vertices of the model, and finally marching cubes algorithm generates the polygonal mesh of the reconstructed face model for displaying. During the process, we also make improvements to speed up the system for human face reconstruction. The system is very convenient for real-world applications, since it can run very quickly and be easily operated.
Adolescent and parent content preferences and predictors of intention to use an online health weight website for adolescents

This study evaluated adolescent and parent predictors of behavioural intention to use an online healthy weight website for adolescents using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), cohort (parent or adolescent), and adolescent BMI-for-age z-score. It also considered adolescent and parent preferences regarding the content of an online healthy weight website for adolescents. Participants included both a community and treatment sample of 67 adolescents and 76 parents who completed a questionnaire booklet containing demographic questions, the TAM scale and an evaluation of the value of possible website content. The hypothesis that TAM would be a significant predictor of behavioural intention to use the online weight management program was supported. Results contributed to an understanding of behavioural intention to use in the unique setting of an online healthy weight website and have important implications for researchers, clinicians and designers of obesity and online interventions.
[Wrightia arborea (Dennst.) Mabb.] ในหลอดทดลอง In Vitro Clonal Propagation of Ivory [Wrightia arborea (Dennst.) Mabb.]

This research aims to study in vitro clonal propagation of Ivory [Wrightia arborea (Dennst.) Mabb. ]. Mature seeds were dissected from green fruits and cultured on MS (Murashige and Skoog, วารสารวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี ปีที่ 23 ฉบับที่ 5 (ฉบับพิเศษ) 2558 834 1962) agar medium containing different concentrations of BAP (6 benzyl aminopurine) and 2,4-D (2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid). It was found that various sizes and colors of calluses were observed in all the media containing BAP or 2,4-D. The control group displayed smallest callus and largest callus was fortified by the medium contains 3.5 mg/l 2,4-D. Best of shoots growth were archived on the MS medium lacking BAP and 2,4-D. High concentrations of BAP or 2,4-D tended to decrease growth of seedlings and promoted callogenesis. Shoot buds derived seedlings were successful multiplication on the MS agar medium containing BAP. Vertical orientation of explants showed superior multiplication than horizontal orientation. Maximum mean shoot number was raised on the medium fortified with 5.0 mg/l BAP (7.40 shoots). The excised shoots were rooted well after submerging the cut end portion into NAA (-naphthalene acetic acid) aseptic solution for 1-7 min and followed by culturing in the MS agar basal medium for 4 weeks. Rooted shoots were obtained and then transplantation was successful.
Forming a Metal Matrix Nanocomposite (MMNC) with Fully Dispersed and Deagglomerated Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTS)

Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) with their exceptional properties will facilitate the Metal matrix composites (MMC) to exhibit good mechanical properties, thermal and electrical conductivities, corrosion resistance, etc. The critical factor that holds the development of the Metal matrix Nanocomposites (MMNC) by using CNTs is the tendency of CNTs to form clusters (agglomerations) due to their high Van der Waals attractions. Due to this factor, low density and other properties of the CNTs, there has been a delay in harnessing their ultimate potential. Existing literature in contemporary times from the works of few researches in Nanocomposites shows the prevalence of using surfactants / dispersing agents for dispersing CNTs in the metal matrix. But the addition of these dispersing agents will form inclusions in the metal thus closing the avenue for developing ballistic electrical conductors and high purity MMNCs. Also the vol% of CNTs is limited to 1% in many cases and further increase reduces the mechanical strength. The reason for decreasing the strength is attributed to the agglomeration of CNTs and their disorderly alignment.
Deep‐sea observations and modeling of the 2004 Sumatra tsunami in Drake Passage

The 2004 Sumatra tsunami was clearly recorded by two UK bottom pressure gauges, DPN and DPS, deployed in Drake Passage between South America and Antarctica. These open‐ocean records were examined to estimate characteristics of the tsunami waves and to compare the results of numerical simulations with the observations. Maximum wave heights measured at these gauges were 4.9 cm at DPN and 7.4 cm at DPS; the travel times from the source area were 19 h 46 min and 19 h 39 min respectively, consistent with the times obtained from the nearby coastal tide gauges. The numerical model described well the frequency content, amplitudes and general structure of the observed waves, with only small time shifts probably related to wave dispersion effects. The shifts were 15 min for DPN and 10 min for DPS, with the modeled waves leading the observations in each case. Further inspection of the simulated and observed records revealed that the identified tsunami waves are related to the second (main) train of waves propagating by the energy conserving route along the mid‐ocean ridges, while the first train of waves travelling by the fastest route across the ocean remained unrecognizable in the observed DPS and DPN records and undetectable in the records of coastal tide gauges because of their insignificant amplitudes compared to the background variability.
Robust Decentralized Adaptive Neural Control for a Class of Nonaffine Nonlinear Large-Scale Systems with Unknown Dead Zones

The problem of robust decentralized adaptive neural stabilization control is investigated for a class of nonaffine nonlinear interconnected large-scale systems with unknown dead zones. In the controller design procedure, radical basis function (RBF) neural networks are applied to approximate packaged unknown nonlinearities and then an adaptive neural decentralized controller is systematically derived without requiring any information on the boundedness of dead zone parameters (slopes and break points). It is proven that the developed control scheme can ensure that all the signals in the closed-loop system are semiglobally uniformly ultimately bounded in the sense of mean square. Simulation study is provided to further demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed control scheme.
Relativistic mergers of compact binaries in clusters: the fingerprint of the spin

Dense stellar systems such as globular clusters and dense nuclear clusters are the breeding ground of sources of gravitational waves for the advanced detectors LIGO and Virgo. The stellar densities reached in these systems lead to the dynamical formation of binaries at a rate superior to what one can expect in regions of the galaxy with lower densities. Hence, these systems deserve a close study to estimate rates and parameter distribution. This is not an easy task, since the evolution of a dense stellar cluster involves the integration of N bodies with high resolution in time and space and including hard binaries and their encounters and, in the case of gravitational waves (GWs), one needs to take into account important relativistic corrections. In this work we present the rst implementation of the eect of spin in mergers in a directsummation code, NBODY6. We employ non-spinning post-Newtonian corrections to the Newtonian accelerations up to 3.5 post-Newtonian (PN) order as well as the spinorbit coupling up to next-to-lowest order and the lowest order spin-spin coupling. We integrate spin precession and add a consistent treatment of mergers. We analyse the implementation by running a set of two-body experiments and then we run a set of 500 simulations of a stellar cluster with a velocity dispersion set to a high value to induce relativistic mergers to set a proving ground of the implementation. In spite of the large number of mergers in our tests, the application of the algorithm is robust. We nd in particular the formation of a runaway star whose spin decays with the mass it wins, independently of the initial value of the spins of the stars. We compare the result with 500 Monte Carlo realisations of the scenario and conrm the evolution observed with our direct-summation integrator. More remarkably, the subset of compact objects that do not undergo many mergers, and hence represent a more realistic system, has a correlation between the nal absolute spin and the initial choice for the initial distribution, which could provide us with information about the evolution of spins in dense clusters once the rst detections have started.
AN OVERVIEW: INVESTIGATION OF ELECTROPORATION TECHNIQUE ON CELL PROPERTIES CULTURED ON MICROPATTERNED SURFACE.

Electroporation (EP) is a method of controlling cell function by using pulses of electrical fields to create pore through a cell membrane and causes other substance around it to be absorbed into the cell. Where This method had been led to variety of medical applications. While, microcontact printing (μCP) is a quite useful technique for patterning extracellular matrix as an adhesion molecule for cells that works for controlling the cell growth. This study focuses on reviewing the basic concepts and techniques of electroporation and Microcontact printing, as applied to molecular biology & cancer treatment. The combination of these two technique might be a new technique for wound healing process treatment.
Shape Transformation of Multiple Objects Using Slices

3D shape transformation is usually confined to transformation between a pair of objects. The objective of this paper is to look at shape transformation from a different perspective: instead of binding this concept between two objects, the technique is extended to the concept of incorporating the characteristics of a number of objects in one body at a time. Equal number of slices are generated from all objects. Slices may be parallel to each other or each slice may have different orientation. Traversal of a data along its longitudinal direction may generate slices which are differently oriented from each other. When multiple objects are transformed to one and is used as an influence shape, it also works as incorporating multiple influence shapes at a time during transformation between two objects. The paper shows the ease of implementation of this concept in sliced data and also discusses its extendibility.
Pre-harvest Modulation of N-3 Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Rainbow Trout Meat for Human Consumption

Since post-harvest improvement of food quality depends on the pre-harvest stage, controlling food quality at the pre-harvest stage is being recognized as an important aspect of food processing technology. n-3 Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFAs) are considered important factors in the suppression of cardiovascular disease and development of the infant brain and visual functions. Fish meat generally contains a larger amount of n-3 LCPUFAs than meat from terrestrial animals, but the amount of n-3 LCPUFAs in fish meat depends on their dietary fatty acid intake. In order to supply n-3 LCPUFAs to consumers, we developed a finishing-up method, through a 4-day lysine-deficient diet feeding for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) meat. This 4-day lysine deficiency did not affect fish body weight, while significantly increased the total lipid content in the muscle tissue. In addition, docosahexaenoic acid and total n-3 fatty acid contents increased significantly in the meat throughout the 4-day finishing treatment. We concluded that the finishing-up method using short-term lysine-deficient diet feeding enables us to enrich fish meat with n-3 fatty acids for human consumption.
A critique of the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System with emphasis on dairy cattle. 1. The rumen model

The Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS) is primarily a nutrient supply model, since it does not model the utilisation of the absorbed nutrients, other than by using the NRC (1988) net energy and NRC (1985) available protein systems to calculate the animal's energy, protein and amino acid (AA) requirements. The model incorporates details of the metabolism in the rumen not found in other published models of energy and protein requirements, particularly rates of carbohydrate degradation, predicted rumen pH and rumen nitrogen and peptide balance. The model does not predict volatile fatty acid (VFA) proportions or methane production. Microbial growth is assumed to be dependent upon the rate of carbohydrate degradation, whereas other mathematical models of the rumen relate microbial growth to the concentration of nutrients in the rumen, and also require estimates of rumen volume and microbial mass. The microbial yield of structural carbohydrate (SC) bacteria is not limited or altered by the rumen ammonia supply, with the result that stoichiometrically unsound amounts of microbial protein and negative rumen ammonia levels can be predicted. Only estimated peptide supply modifies the growth of non structural carbohydrate (NSC) bacteria. Solid outflow rates adopted are low at higher levels of feeding compared to ARC (1984) and AFRC (1992), with the result that the proportion of OM digested in the rumen is predicted to be higher (c. 0.75) than the mean value 0.65 adopted by ARC (1980). The effects of liquid outflow rate upon the outflow of NPN, AA and soluble proteins, pectins, sugars, organic acids and VFA are ignored. Only peptides are affected by the liquid outflow rate in the model. The degradation rates for carbohydrate fractions A and B1 proposed are very high, exceeding the possible rate of microbial growth so that microbial synthesis does not respond to considerable variations in these high rates. The adopted maximum microbial yields of SC and NSC rumen bacteria are lowered by 20% to allow for the effects of protozoal predation, which has the effect of compensating for the high predicted microbial yields adopted, but the protozoa are not accounted as contributing to the microbial AAN 2 CORNELL SYSTEM FOR DAIRY CATTLE output. Starch disappearance in the rumen is not corrected for protozoal ingestion and its re-appearance in the intestine, nor is there is any accounting for the protozoal contribution to fat uptake in the rumen. Predicted TDN values of forages are therefore sensitive mainly to the rate of cell wall degradation selected. Only one dietary parameter, effective neutral detergent fibre (eNDF%) defines or modifies maximum microbial yield, microbial maintenance, realised microbial yield, and rates of SC and NSC degradation. The consequence is that both energy and protein supply to the cow are affected by the parameter eNDF when values fall below 24.5% in diet DM.
Nanotechnology and its role in pathogen detection: A short review

Pathogen detection and its analysis are critical in clinical medicine, food safety, agriculture, public health and biosecurity etc. Conventional diagnostic approaches are based on century-old culturing methods which are reliable but slow which provide relatively little information about the pathogens and are not adaptable to high throughput operations. Despite of the availability of many instruments, procedures and techniques such as spectrophotometer, calorimeter, ELISA, and mass spectrometry etc., these techniques do not measure up to very minimal levels or restricted multiplexing for pathogens such as bacteria which creates a demand to develop a new diagnostic tool with very high sensitivity and specificity. This review will focus on the recent advancement in the field of nanotechnology towards pathogen detection.
Has childcare become less of a burden in South Korea? Exploring the nature of pre-and post-reform childcare provision

This paper aims to explore whether any changes in institutional settings and the conditions for care practice have occurred in South Korea following a notable policy shift in childcare provision that took place during the Roh Moo-hyun administration (2003–2007). In order to assess the changes, two dimensions of care provision are introduced: affordability and adequacy. Empirical evidence of what has transpired is discussed in the way of data from large scale national surveys and census reports. By comparing changes in employing childcare services on a longitudinal basis for the period 2002 to 2009, the paper critically evaluates the limitations of the policy changes with respect to these two dimensions. The comparison of the changes in the institutional settings and conditions in care practice for each year assist in evaluating where the policy has and has not altered the burden of childcare in Korea.
Dieser wird vom Veranstalter formatiert ! Danke ! Accuracy Identification of Markerless Registration with the DLR Handheld 3 D-Modeller in Medical Aplications

Handheld systems for markerless, contact free registration such as the DLR 3D-Modeller are a current topic in research. These systems are advantageous due to their non-invasiveness, furthermore they do not take up valuable space in the operating room. The scope of this work is to provide a state of the art accuracy evaluation and feasibility study of the handheld DLR 3D-Modeller applied to markerless, contact free registration of the patient face. Therefore, the tested markerless methods are compared to a gold standard method based on titanium markers. A mean accuracy of approx. 2 mm is reported, and the registration procedure is very fast, taking between 1-2 min. Main source of inaccuracy is the used optical tracking system. An accuracy sufficiently high to allow for application in a variety of medical applications can be shown. These applications range from port placement in minimally invasive surgery to osteotomies, image guided bone segment navigation, and foreign body removal.