Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An Evaluation and Selection of 3G Mobile Value-Added Service

As the wireless communication and mobile phone market develop rapidly, telecommunication dealers provide diverse mobile value-added services for consumers to choose from. However, which mobile value-added services are those consumers need have become a worthy issue for discussion. In this empirical study, cluster analyses and analytic hierarchy processes are used to investigate and understand the need for cognition in the young users (20-29 years old). The selected subjects’ preferences for services, like mobile communication service, mobile entertainment service, mobile information service and mobile transaction service are evaluated. By surveying the subjects’ need for recognition, cluster analysis can further be used to cluster diverse mobile value-added services. Furthermore, by means of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), services that subjects pay more attention to can be sifted out for the further development of service functions. The results of analysis indicate that the mobile value-added services young users pay most attention to are: wireless emergency services in the communications category, mobile mapping in the information category, mobile taxi services in the communication category, contact list in the communication category and short messaging service in the communications category.
Molecular cloning and characterization of a group 3 LEA gene from Agropyron

Late embryogenesis-abundant (LEA) protein is one of the components involved in desiccation tolerance (DT) by maintaining cellular structures in the dry state. In this study, a member of the group 3 LEA, MwLEA1, was cloned from Mongolian wheatgrass (Agropyron mongolium Keng) based on a homologous sequence from wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Its full-length cDNA sequence was 705 bp, encoding a protein of 187 amino acids. The amino acid sequence comparison revealed its high homology with LEA proteins from other plant species. The deduced MwLEA1 protein had five repeat 11amino-acid motifs, with a molecular weight of 19.4 kDa and a theoretical isoelectric point of 8.8. Subcellular localization indicated that the MwLEA1 was localized in the nucleus of the onion epithelial cell. Under water stress conditions, MwLEA1 exhibited different expression levels, which was higher in root and shoot but lowest in leaf. The expression profiling under different stresses indicated that MwLEA1 played roles in responses to water, salt stresses as well as abscisic acid (ABA) regulation. The gene of MwLEA1 was transformed into tobaccos by Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated method. Eleven regenerated plants were analyzed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and southern blotting, and 6 of them were proved to be transgenic plants.
Ion-Exchanged ZIF-67 Synthesized by One-Step Method for Enhancement of CO2 Adsorption

Li+- and Na+-exchanged ZIF-67 was synthesized by a new one-step method of ion as-exchange technique and tested as CO2 adsorbents. As a comparison, the standard ion-exchange procedure was also carried out. The powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronic microscope (SEM), particle size analyzer (PSD), and thermal gravimetry analysis (TGA) were used to investigate the effect of ion-exchange techniques on the structure of the materials. CO2 uptake of ZIF-67 ion exchanged by one-step method is much higher than that by the standard ion-exchange procedure. All of the adsorption isotherms show linear patterns with stable adsorption rate from 0 bar to 1 bar, which reveals the materials could get excellent adsorption performance at higher pressure range (>1 bar). Elemental analysis, N2 physical adsorption, and the point of zero charge (PZC) were carried out to confirm the adsorption mechanism. van der Waals interaction determined by the surface area and coordination interaction resulting from electrostatic interaction work in synergy to enhance CO2 adsorption performance of ZIF-67 ion exchanged by the one-step method.
Anatomopathological changes in canine distemper seropositive dogs and virus detection in sinoatrial nodes

Canine distemper is a viral disease that affects several systems on dogs, among them, the cardiovascular system. The aim of this study was to identify canine distemper virus (CDV) in the sinoatrial node (SAN) of dogs serologically positive for distemper by Polymerase Chain Reaction preceded by reverse transcription (RT-PCR), and to analyze gross and microscopic changes of distemper in the heart and other tissues. SAN and tissue fragments were collected from 17 serologically positive dead animals, necropsied from October 2015 to December 2016. In the heart, right heart dilatation was observed in 13 dogs (76.47%) and left concentric hypertrophy in two dogs (11.76%). Microscopically, lymphocytic myocarditis was observed in four (23.53%) dogs and 41.18% presented viral inclusion corpuscles of CDV in the bladder epithelium. Only one (5.88%) dog presented a 319 bp target fragment for distemper virus using primers CDV 1 and CDV 2 at the sinoatrial node. In conclusion, CDV can be located in the sinoatrial node of naturally infected dogs, as demonstrated in this study by the RT-PCR technique, reinforcing the hypothesis that CDV is capable of causing inflammatory lesions in the sinoatrial node of this species. Macroscopic and microscopic cardiac changes are frequently observed in dogs with distemper, mainly cardiac dilatation and myocarditis. Viral inclusions of CDV in bladder epithelial cells are an important microscopic finding for the diagnosis of distemper.
The dual-design-based pneumatic simulator as supporting media for electro-pneumatic practicum in vocational higher education

This study aims to: (1) determine the process of developing a learning media simulator for electro-pneumatic systems based on dual design, (2) knowing the effectiveness of learning media in the form of electro-pneumatic system simulators based on dual design. This research is a research and development adapted from the 4D development model, namely, Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. The subjects of this study were students of Mechanical Engineering Education in Semester IV and V, with 30 students taking pneumatic hydraulic courses. Data collection techniques in this study used questionnaires and interviews with research instruments in the form of interview guidelines and questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed with a descriptive quantitative method. The results show that (1) the results of the development of learning media for electro-pneumatic system simulators based on Dual Design as supporting media for electro-pneumatic practices produce three main components, namely the working system in the pneumatic electro system, wiring diagrams, and electrical circuits, (2) the feasibility results of expert validation media is 84% (Very Good), expert material validation is 92% (Very Good), and user validation is 86% (Very Good). Therefore, the learning media for electro-pneumatic system simulator is feasible as a learning media in pneumatic hydraulic courses.
The emotional intelligence of senior executives and their effect on products innovation and on processes innovation

espanolEl objetivo de este estudio es demostrar empiricamente que la Inteligencia Emocional de los gerentes ejerce un efecto directo y positivo en la Innovacion de las empresas, concretamente, en la innovacion de productos y procesos. La investigacion se ha dirigido a un total de 139 gerentes pertenecientes a empresas espanolas de diferentes sectores de actividad, quienes han respondido un cuestionario de 22 items. Los resultados del analisis empirico aplicando el Modelo de Ecuaciones Estructurales, ademas de validar el modelo conceptual propuesto han confirmado las hipotesis de partida: la Inteligencia Emocional de los Gerentes ejerce un efecto positivo y directo en la innovacion de productos y procesos de las empresas. EnglishAbstract: The main aim of this empirical research is to prove that the Emotional Intelligence of senior executives exerts a direct and positive effect upon the Innovation within the different enterprises. The study has been managed to a total figure of 139 senior executives belonging to Spanish Companies from a vast wide range of activities and whose have answered a survey of 22 items. In addition to validating the conceptual model, the outcome from this empirical analysis applying the Structural Equation Model have confirmed the “ Starting hypothesis”: “The Emotional Intelligence of Senior Executives exert a direct and positive effect upon products innovation and upon processes innovation within the companies.
Co-Creation Pathway as a catalyst for implementing Nature-based Solution in Urban Regeneration Strategies Learning from CLEVER Cities framework and Milano as test-bed

Nature-based solutions (NBSs) have been on the forefront of the urban regeneration processes in a later fashion; that direction fundamentally intertwines with the European Commission framework of Research and Innovation policy on “Re-Naturing cities and Green Infrastructure” aiming towards positioning the EU as leader in ‘Innovating with nature’. This research paper exploits the originality of using Co-Creation as Pathway for cities to better implement NBSs, and achieve flexible, open, equitable urban resilience, and adapt climate change strategies. Co-Creation dynamic processes build on involving stakeholders and engaging local community at every stage; moreover, account on collective governance and outputting social, economic and environmental ‘Co-benefits’. Primitively, the aim of this paper is to highlight the innovation of Co-Creation tools towards addressing NBS challenges, as well as, the assessment of front-runner cities’ governmental approaches in facilitations or deficiency towards the accomplishment of Co-creation processes. The case-study application of this work refers to the NBS Co-creation guidance -under developmentfor the H2020 project ‘Clever Cities’ under GA776604, specifically tailored for the cities of London, Hamburg and Milan.
Zwitterion Embedded Thin Film Composite Membrane for Oily Wastewater Treatment

Recent development in oil and gas industry increases the production and consumption of oil. The enormous amount of oily wastewater produced is urged to be treated, in order to prevent humanity and environment from being threatened. Membrane technology is an appealing alternative for oily wastewater treatment due to its design simplicity, energy efficiency and gentle environmental approach. In this study, a poly[3-(N-2-methacryloylxyethyl-N,N-dimethyl)ammonatopropanesulfonate] (PMAPS) incorporated thin film composite (TFC) membrane with excellent anti-fouling properties was fabricated for oil removal from oily wastewater through forward osmosis process. PMAPS was blended with the polyethersulfone (PES) dope solution and casted into PES support layer. The TFC was fabricated via interfacial polymerization (IP) technique to form a thin film polyamide (PA) layer a top of a PES support layer. The PMAPS incorporated TFC membranes has been characterized for their morphology, surface hydrophilicity and charges. The incorporation of PMAPS was compatible with the PES polymer matrix hence lead to defect-free thin film formation. Prior to the hydrophilicity of PMAPS, the resultant 1% PMAPS-TFC membrane exhibited a high water flux of 15.12±0.3 L/m.h and oil flux <0.1±0.08 g/m.h, reverse salt flux of 3.93±0.4 L/m.h under Forward osmosis (FO) mode using emulsified oily solution as feed solution and 2M NaCl as draw solution using active layer-feed solution (AL-FS) orientation. A 99% of oil rejection was obtained. Also, PMAPS incorporated TFC membrane was able to outperform neat TFC membrane with lower fouling propensity for oily waste treatment. doi: 10.5829/ije.2018. 31.08b. 39
Anti-cancer activity of Indoneesiella echioides (L.) Nees leaves using KB cells

Indoneesiella echioides (L.) Nees is a well-known herb used in ethnomedicine. Flavonoids and alkaloids are major constituents of Indoneesiella echioides (L.) Nees. In this study, we investigated the anticancer activity of KB and normal HGF-1 cells. We demonstrated the effects of ethanolic extract of Indoneesiella echioides (L.) Nees on the cell growth and apoptosis in KB and normal HGF-1 cells were analyzed by the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), the level of mitochondrial membrane potential (∆ψM) and apoptotic morphological changes were analyzed by AO/EtBr, AO and Hoechst staining. Our results indicated that the ethanolic extracts of Indoneesiella echioides (L.) Nees shows better anticancer activity through it’s induces increased cell death, ROS generation, alteration of mitochondria membrane potential and apoptosis.
Ionospheric induced plasma disturbances afore the m7.9 eastern Sichuan china earthquake of 12th may, 2008

A great number of earthquakes occur yearly in different areas and almost 100 -120 of them have a magnitude above 5. These seismic activities are very harmful for the inhabitants. Findings reveal that this seismo-electro-magnetic abnormality is a mirror image of some processes, which originated a few weeks before the main event and stay until few days after it. Plasma ion analyser (IAP) and Instrument Sonde de Langmuir (ISL) sensors) experiments available on Detection of Electromagnetic Emissions Transmitted from Earthquake Regions (DEMETER) and Total Electron Content (TEC) from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, were employed to study the variations of electron and ion density for ionospheric disturbances before the M7.9 Eastern Sichuan China earthquake of 12th May, 2008. The study revealed seismo-ionospheric induced perturbations exactly three weeks afore the earthquake in all four investigated parameters. Electron density recorded 16.94 cm-3, electron temperature revealed 2.25 o C while total ion density displayed 6.57 cm-1. The total electron content ranged from 4.28 to 3.6. The disturbance storm time (Dst) and planetary 3-hourly range (Kp) indices were used to classify pre-earthquake anomalies from the other anomalies associated with geomagnetic activities and was seen that this day (-21days relative to the earthquake) was devoid of geomagnetic storm, thus the observed perturbations were seismo-induced but not geomagnetic induced.
OPTIMIZATION OF MULTI-PASS FACE MILLING PARAMETERS USING METAHEURISTIC ALGORITHMS

In this paper, six metaheuristic algorithms, in the form of artificial bee colony optimization, ant colony optimization, particle swarm optimization, differential evolution, firefly algorithm and teaching-learning-based optimization techniques are applied for parametric optimization of a multi-pass face milling process. Using those algorithms, the optimal values of cutting speed, feed rate and depth of cut for both roughing and finishing operations are determined for having minimum total production time and total production cost. It is observed that the teaching-learning-based optimization algorithm outperforms the others with respect to accuracy and consistency of the derived solutions as well as computational speed. Two statistical tests, i.e. paired t-test and Wilcoxson signed rank test also confirm its superiority over the remaining algorithms. Finally, these metaheuristics are employed for multi-objective optimization of the considered multi-pass milling process while concurrently minimizing both the objectives.
A Middleware Framework between Mobility and IoT Using IEEE 802.15.4e Sensor Networks

In this paper, we propose a mobility framework for connecting the physical things in wireless ad hoc sensor networks. Our area of study is the internet of things by using an ad hoc sensor network. Our purpose in this study is to create a mobility framework for the internet of things. For example- how we connect many physical objects and give them a sense of sensing each other in an ad hoc environment. We can connect different physical objects in a framework of an ad hoc sensor network. Our main contribution is a new methodology for simulating mobility physical objects for the internet of things. Our methodology uses the correct and efficient simulation of the desired study and can be implemented in a framework of ad hoc sensor networks. Our study will generate a new framework for solving the issue of connectivity among physical objects. The proposed mobility framework is feasible to run among physical objects using the ad hoc sensor network.
Option Pricing for Path-Dependent Options with Assets Exposed to Multiple Defaults Risk

In the present paper, we derive analytical formulas for barrier and lookback options with underlying assets exposed to multiple defaults risks which include exogenous counterparty default risk and endogenous default risk. The endogenous default risk leads the asset price drop to zero and the exogenous counterparty default risk induces a drop in the asset price, but the asset can still be traded after this default time. An original technique is developed to valuate the barrier and lookback options by first conditioning on the predefault and the afterdefault time and then obtaining the unconditional analytic formulas for their price. We also compare the pricing results of our model with the default-free option model and exogenous counterparty default risk option model.
Energy Management of a Stand-Alone DC Microgrid Based on PV/Wind/Battery/ Diesel Gen. Combined with Supercapacitor

Distributed generation system is a reliable, economical and efficient electrification option that interconnects different energy sources. Small and local distribution generation system including storage systems and load is defined as a microgrid. This paper presents an energy management strategy to supervise the power flows in a stand-alone DC microgrid power generation plant. The plant is composed of: a wind turbine, a photovoltaic generator, battery storage system and diesel generator combined with a supercapacitor. The DC microgrid is designed and modeled using Matlab/ Simulink/ SimPowSys™ environment. The supercapacitor is utilized to cover the deficiency of power shortage during the start-up of the diesel generator. It is also utilized to compensate the limitations on the charging/discharging current of battery. The power balance of the suggested system is the main objective of the proposed management strategy. Some performance indexes are considered: the frequency deviation, the stability of the DC bus voltage and the AC voltage total harmonic distortion. The performances of the proposed strategy are evaluated by simulation in different operating conditions. Simulation results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed power management strategy.
Circular RNA CircHIPK3 Promotes Gemcitabine Sensitivity in Bladder Cancer

Purpose: Recent studies showed circular RNA (circRNA) played important regulatory roles in tumors, including genesis of chemotherapy resistance. In this study, the role of circHIPK3 on chemotherapy resistance of bladder cancer (BC) will be clarified. Methods: Real-time quantitative PCR was applied to examine the circHIPK3 expression. The gemcitabine sensitivity and cell proliferation viability were analyzed by Cell Counting Kit-8 assay. Double-stained flow cytometry was used to detect the cell apoptosis. Results: In BC tissues and cell lines, the circHIPK3 expression was down-regulated. Its expression had a negative correlation with pathological grade, lymph node metastasis and gemcitabine insensitivity of BC patients. CircHIPK3 was a independent prognostic biomarker for BC patients. The expression of circHIPK3 in T24/gem and J82/gem cell lines (resistant to gemcitabine) was down-regulated significantly. The over-expression of circHIPK3 decreased IC50 of gemcitabine and promoted gemcitabine's cytotoxicity in T24/gem and J82/gem cells. Conclusions: The circHIPK3 is low-expressed in BC and is an independent prognostic biomarker for BC patients. The low-expression of circHIPK3 is associated with the insensitivity to gemcitabine of BC patients, over-expression of circHIPK3 promotes gemcitabine sensitivity in BC.
University of Groningen BMI and Waist Circumference; Cross-Sectional and Prospective Associations with Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in 12-Year-Olds Bekkers,

Objective: Childhood and adolescent overweight, defined by body mass index (BMI) are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in later life. Abdominal adiposity may be more important in associations with cardiovascular diseases but waist circumference (WC) has been rarely studied in children. We studied associations between BMI and WC and blood pressure (BP) and cholesterol in 12-year-old children and prospectively changes in BMI or WC status between age 8 and 12 years and BP and cholesterol at age 12. Study Design: Weight, height, WC, BP and cholesterol concentrations were measured in 1432 children at age 12 years. Linear regression was used to study the associations between high BMI and large WC (.90 percentile) and BP and cholesterol. Results: Systolic BP was 4.9 mmHg higher (95% (CI 2.5, 7.2) in girls and 4.2 mmHg (95%CI 1.9, 6.5) in boys with a high BMI. Large WC was also associated with higher systolic BP in girls (3.7 mmHg (95%CI 1.3, 6.1)) and boys (3.5 mmHg (95%CI 1.2, 5.8)). Diastolic BP and cholesterol concentrations were significantly positively (HDL cholesterol negatively) associated with high BMI and large WC, too. Normal weight children with a history of overweight did not have higher blood pressure levels or adverse cholesterol concentrations than children that were normal weight at both ages. Conclusion: A high BMI and large WC were associated with higher BP levels and adverse cholesterol concentrations. WC should be taken into account when examining cardiovascular risk factors in children. Citation: Bekkers MBM, Brunekreef B, Koppelman GH, Kerkhof M, de Jongste JC, et al. (2012) BMI and Waist Circumference; Cross-Sectional and Prospective Associations with Blood Pressure and Cholesterol in 12-Year-Olds. PLoS ONE 7(12): e51801. doi:10.1371/journal.pone. 0051801 Editor: Stefan Kiechl, Innsbruck Medical University, Austria Received May 27, 2012; Accepted November 6, 2012; Published December 14, 2012 Copyright: 2012 Bekkers et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Funding: Research relating to this manuscript was funded by The Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development; The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research; The Netherlands Asthma Fund, The Netherlands Ministry of Spatial Planning Housing and the Environment; and The Netherlands Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport. The funders had no role in study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the manuscript. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. * E-mail: marga.bekkers@rivm.nl