Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Technique for Reducing Dimensionality of Data in Decision-Making Utilizing Neutrosophic Soft Matrices

: The decision-making problems in which there are large numbers of qualitative and quantitative factors involved, the technique of dimensionality reduction plays an important role for simplicity and wider applicability. The impreciseness in the information about these factors are being considered in the neutrosophic perception with the parameters - degree of truth-membership, degree of indeterminacy (neutral) and degree of falsity for a better span of the information. In the present communication, we first propose a technique for finding the threshold value for the information provided in the form of neutrosophic soft matrix. Further, utilizing the proposed definitions of the object-oriented neutrosophic soft matrix and the parameter-oriented neutrosophic soft matrix, we present a new algorithm for the dimensionality reduction process. The proposed algorithm has also been applied in an illustrative example of decision-making problem. Further, a comparative analysis in contrast with the existing methodologies has been successfully presented with comparative remarks and additional advantages.
Happiness in Islamic Perspectives among Multi Tasking Women in Malaysia

This study aim to investigate the indicator of happiness among Islamic multitasking women. Indicator of happiness consist of five dimension which is cognitive, physiology, psychology, spiritual and social. In-depth interviews were used. A total of four Muslim lecturer in Unversiti Teknologi Malaysia were selected in the interview. A qualitative method by using interview were used. The data from interview were analysed by using thematic analysis from four respondents that meet the selection criteria. The result shows that happiness is comprises of five element which is physiology, psychology, spiritual, cognitive and social. All the elements need to be align with Allah’s commandment as when the element is connected with Allah, then the true happiness would be achieve. A Muslim understand that worldly happiness is just temporary and the eternal happiness are the one that should being pursue and lasting forever.
Androgenic studies in the production of haploids and doubled haploids in Capsicum spp.

Capsicum spp. is a horticultural crop of agronomic interest and is considered the fourth most important vegetable in the world. It is an important nutritional and medicinal source, and its production generates employment in the tropics. In this species, the genetic variability is wide and with great potential, which has been exploited to generate outstanding varieties. Breeding programs seek different alternatives to accelerate the production of improved varieties with desirable agronomic characteristics. These objectives can be achieved with the production of haploid and double haploid plants via androgenesis or gynogenesis, being androgenesis the approach most used for paprika cultures. The purpose of this review is to present the results of different researches in obtaining haploids and doubled haploids in cultivars of Capsicum spp. and its impact on the genetic improvement of this crop.
Recirculatory modeling in man using Indocyanine green

Titration to effect is the most important action anesthesiologists use to assure adequacy of anesthesia and safeguard their patients from serious side effects. For a proper titration to effect the anesthesiologist takes into consideration the historical response to a given dose to estimate the response to a future dose. During induction of anesthesia the anesthesiologist is still unaware of the dose-response relationship of the patient. Because for many agents the knowledge of the covariates of influence on the induction dose-response relationship is lacking, many patients experience serious side effects during induction of anesthesia, often in the form of hemodynamic depression. In this thesis light is shed on the pharmacology of induction of anesthesia. The front-end kinetics are complex and often flow dependent. The observations in this thesis teach us that the modeling of the dose-concentration-effect relation is insufficiently described by compartmental modeling and improves by applying recirculatory PK-PD modeling. The anesthetic propofol and neuromuscular blocking agent rocuronium are described, using recirculatory modeling. (Non)invasive ICG measurement is used extensively in recirculatory modeling but is less well suited for hemodynamic monitoring. Noninvasive measurement of the ICG plasma disappearance rate proved adequate.
A review of the clinical applications and performance of laser speckle contrast imaging

The article "A review of the clinical applications and performance of laser speckle contrast imaging" is retracted by the Editor-in-Chief, due to violation of the policies and practices of International Journal of Scientific Reports. Some portions of the article is overlapping with an article published in the Journal of Biomedical Optics (J of Biomedical Optics. 2019;24(8):080901. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JBO. 24.8. 080901), which violates publication ethics and academic practice.
CNTNAP4 deficiency in dopaminergic neurons initiates parkinsonian phenotypes

Rationale: Contactin-associated protein-like 4 (CNTNAP4) belongs to the neurexin superfamily and has critical functions in neurological development and synaptic function. Loss of CNTNAP4 in interneurons has been linked to autism, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. CNTNAP4 is also highly enriched in dopaminergic (DA) neurons in the substantia nigra (SN), however, few studies have investigated the role of CNTNAP4 in DA neurons, and whether CNTNAP4 deficiency in DA neurons contributes to Parkinson's disease (PD) remains unclear. Methods: Effects of CNTNAP4 knockdown or overexpression on the DA MN9D cell line were assessed via Western blotting, immunocytochemistry, and RNA sequencing. An in vivo animal model, including CNTNAP4 knockout mice and stereotaxic injections of adeno-associated viral short-hairpin RNA with the tyrosine-hydroxylase promotor to silence CNTNAP4 in the SN, as well as the resulting physiological/behavioral effects, were evaluated via behavioral tests, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and transmission electron microscopy. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) were performed to examine the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and plasma CNTNAP4 concentrations in PD patients. Results: We demonstrated that CNTNAP4 knockdown induced mitophagy and increased α-synuclein expression in MN9D cells. CNTNAP4 knockdown in the SN induced PD-like increases in SN-specific α-synuclein expression, DA neuronal degeneration, and motor dysfunction in mice. In addition, CNTNAP4 knockdown in SN-DA neurons increased autophagosomes and reduced synaptic vesicles in the SN. Furthermore, CNTNAP4 knockout mice showed movement deficits, nigral DA degeneration, and increased autophagy, which were consistent with the SN-specific knockdown model. We also found that CSF and plasma CNTNAP4 expression was increased in PD patients; in particular, plasma CNTNAP4 was increased in male PD patients compared with controls or female PD patients. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that CNTNAP4 deficiency may initiate phenotypes relevant to PD, of which we elucidated some of the underlying mechanisms.
The Status of Business Intelligence in Small and Medium Size Enterprises in Norway

Business intelligence has the potential to bring new opportunities to organizations. Dashboards, various reporting options, visualizations techniques, end-user self-service and data warehousing are entering society at an alarming rate. There is a push from all angles to make society digital. To ensure BI is successful, it is important for organizations to determine the critical success factors beforehand. The purpose of this study is to investigate the CSFs and their associated contextual issues that impact the implementation of BI systems. In this study IT professionals in Norway has been surveyed to determine the current state in Norway.
Impacts of Globalization on Adolescents’ Behavior in Malaysia

This article is the result of a study on youth understanding and perception of globalization and its impact on adolescent behavior change from a variety of perspectives including character and emotion, fashion and style, family and social relations. The study conducted using this cross sectional quantitative design involved 482 selected informants using simple random sampling techniques from 37 locations in the FELDA region of Pahang, Malaysia. Data were collected using the questionnaire “Perceptions and knowledge of globalization and the impact of adolescent behavior change” through the process of face validity and content. In addition, data were analyzed using SPPS version of Social Science (SPSS) version 22.0. The results of the analysis show that adolescents maintain a high level of understanding of globalization while maintaining a low level of perception. The findings of the study also show that globalization has a low impact on adolescent behavior change. The results of this study have also been discussed with various theories and previous studies.
Growth performance and carcass traits of young nellore bulls supplemented with or without addition of lipids

The aim of research was to evaluate the performance and characteristics of the carcasses of Nellore young bulls in grazing supplemented with or without addition of lipids. Twenty–eight young bulls, 301 ± 5.8 kg in body weight, which four constituted the reference group and the twenty-four remnants were used in the experiment and randomly distributed into four groups according to treatment: only Panicum maximum cv. Mombasa grass; Mombasa grass with concentrated supplementation based on soybean meal; Mombasa grass with concentrate containing lipids from soybean oil; and Mombasa grass with concentrate containing lipids derived from soybean grains. The total dry matter intake of the animals fed only Mombasa grass did not differ from the average intake of the three treatments supplemented with concentrate. There were no differences (P>0.05) between Mombasa grass and diets with concentrate, supplementation with or without lipid and lipids sources in the carcass traits, gastrointestinal tract, organs and loin eye area. Nellore bulls receiving concentrate increased subcutaneous fat thickness compared with bulls that received only Mombasa grass. Nellore young bulls fed Mombasa grass only, supplemented with or without addition of lipids were similar regarding growth performance and carcass traits.
Callus induction of the leaf explant of Withania somnifera ( L . ) dunal-an important medicinal plant .

An efficient protocol for callus induction has been developed for Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Solanaceae). Callus induction from the leaves of Withania somnifera was initiated on Murashige and Skoog’s (1962) basal media supplemented with various combinations of auxins 2,4-dichlorophynoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) and anaphthalene acetic acid (NAA) with cytokinin 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP). Callus production was observed in all the media with varied mass. Highest percentage of callus response was obtained in combination of NAA (2 mg/l) with BAP (0.5 mg/l). The friable callus was while in combination of NAA and BAP; brown in 2,4-D and BAP supplemented media. Three distinct phases viz. lag, exponential or linear and log phase were observed in the growth of callus. The growth rate of callus mass in percentages were noticed followed by exponential or linear phase with rapid and significant increase up to 80% in formation of callus during 15 days of culture and callii were mbcultured at 20 days interval. Further research is going on to achieve multiplication of shoots.
Psychometry of the Multidimensional Perceived Autonomy Support Scale in Physical Education With Spanish Secondary School Students

This research aimed to adapt and psychometrically examine the Multidimensional Perceived Autonomy Support Scale in Physical Education in the Spanish context. The participants were 560 (264 men and 296 women; Mage = 14.49, SDage = 1.05) physical education secondary school students. The results underpinned a 15-item three-factor correlated model, which was invariant across gender and age. The reliability analysis reflected an acceptable level of internal consistency and temporal stability for each factor. The structural equation modeling showed that perceived cognitive, procedural, and organizational autonomy support predicted positively and significantly basic psychological need satisfaction. The Multidimensional Perceived Autonomy Support Scale in Physical Education is a valid and reliable instrument to multidimensionally measure the secondary school students’ perception of autonomy support from physical education teachers in the Spanish context.
Elliptical Ring Antenna Excited by Circular Disc Monopole for UWB Communications

This research proposes a compact elliptical ring antenna excited by a circular disc monopole (CDM) for ultra-wideband (UWB) communications. In the study, time- and frequency-domain pulse distortions of the antenna in the transmission mode were characterized by magnitude and phase of the antenna transfer function (Hrad). The results showed that the gain and magnitude of Hrad in the boresight direction are sufficiently flat with linear phase response. The average antenna gain is 3.9 dBi over the UWB spectrum. The antenna also exhibits low pulse distortion with the correlation factors (ρ) of 0.98 and 0.93 for the fifth-order derivative Gaussian pulse and modulated Gaussian pulse with 6 GHz band rejection. The CDM-excited elliptical ring antenna possesses several attractive features, including wide bandwidth, flat gain, compactness, low cost, and low distortion.
Differential Outcome of a Therapeutic Community Program for Internalizing and Externalizing Personality Disorders: A Change in Cognitive Processes Mediates Symptom Improvement

espanolRESUMEN La identificacion de procesos mediadores transdiagnosticos intervinientes en el cambio terapeutico y su relacion con la personalidad puede contribuir a un mejor ajuste de la tecnica terapeutica, potenciando su eficacia. En una muestra de 158 adultos diagnosticados de trastorno de personalidad inscritos en un programa de comunidad terapeutica hospitalaria durante 6 meses se pone a prueba la hipotesis de una reduccion diferencial de laintensidad sintomatologica segun la tipologia externalizador/internalizador y se exploran las variables cognitivas mediadoras del cambio. Se observa un cambio pre-post (p = .000, ηp2 = .50), la diferencia entre externalizadores e internalizadores (p = .002, ηp2 = .06) y el efecto de interaccion (p = .037, ηp2 = .03). El efecto del tipo de personalidad sobre el cambio en los sintomas (β = .43, p = .009) deja de ser significativo cuando se consideran los pensamientos automaticos negativos y las actitudes disfuncionales (β = .06, p = .549) como mediadores. Se discuten los resultados desde la perspectiva del trastorno de personalidad como factor de vulnerabilidad. EnglishABSTRACT The identification of transdiagnostic mediating processes involved in a therapeutic change and their relationship with personality can contribute to a better adjustment of a therapeutic technique, enhancing its effectiveness. In a sample of 158 adults diagnosed with personality disorder who complete an inpatient therapeutic community program for 6 months, the hypothesis of a differential reduction in symptom intensity according to the externalizer/internalizer typology is tested, and cognitive variables mediating change are explored. A pre-post change (p = .000, ηp2 = .50) is observed, along with a difference between externalizers and internalizers (p = .002, ηp2 = .06), and an interaction effect (p = .037, ηp2 = .03). The effect of personality type on symptom change (β = .43, p = .009) is no longer significant when negative automatic thoughts and dysfunctional attitudes are considered as mediators (β = .06, p = .549). Findings are discussed from the perspective of personality disorder as a vulnerability factor.
Analysis and simulation of a ground-based radar for space debris detection

Space debris, most commonly known as space junk, has become a problematic issue for the orbit placement of satellites. They can cause serious damage or disable costly systems and can potentially produce injuries to astronauts on missions in outer space. Space Agencies like NASA and more recently ESA have put in place several programs for space debris tracking, using a combination of optical and radio telescopes. These programs currently survey almost 20 000 debris pieces larger than 5 cm. Portugal is considering becoming a member of the Space Survey and Tracking (SST) program using the Azores as a platform for the installation of a radar, capable of tracking debris objects in the sky between 300 – 1800 km. In order to investigate the properties required for such a space infrastructure, one needs to model radio telescope responses. This dissertation lays out fundamental radar principles for the operational needs of a radar, notions of Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR), Radar Cross Section (RCS), pulse integration techniques are presented along the way. These principles were used for performance simulation of the soon to be installed antenna in Flores, Azores in a monostatic configuration. The calculated values show the antenna’s capability in detecting medium to low sized orbital debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). For comparison reasons, the performance of another Azorean radar in a more powerful setup was also shown in order to demonstrate the necessary detection capabilities in Geostationary Orbit (GEO).
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF REGULATORY FACTOR BINDING SITES OF DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED GENES CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

(54) STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF REGULATORY Publication Classification FACTOR BINDING SITES OF DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED GENES (51) Int. Cl. " . C12O 1/68; G06F 19/00; G01N 33/48; G01N 33/50 (76) Inventors: Jie Zhang, Campbell, CA (US); (52) U.S. Cl. 435/6; 702/20 Hsiu-Ying Wei, San Jose, CA (US); Leslie Margaret McEvoy, Mountain View, CA (US) (57) ABSTRACT
Parasitological profile of perstans filariasis among blood donors in Ile-Ife, southwest, Nigeria

The study was conducted at Ile – Ife, in Osun State Southwest Nigeria between March and September, 2009 with a view to determine the prevalence of blood filariasis among blood donors. The blood samples of 250 blood donors were parasitologically examined directly with wet preparation, while the thick and thin films prepared from the concentration method deposits were stained with Giemsa staining technique for the presence of filarial worms. Out of the total 250 blood samples examined, 23(9.2%) were positive for filarial worm. The specie of filarial worm detected was mainly Mansonella perstans . The distribution of blood filariasis was higher among infected male donors 18 (78.2%) than their female counterparts 5(21.8%). Peak distribution was observed among blood donors aged between 21-30years old 15(65.2%), followed by donors aged 31-40years 5(21.7%) and least among donors in age bracket 41-50years 3(13.0%). Those within the age group of 10-20years had no filarial worms in their blood. Further studies also revealed that filarial worms were not found in the blood of the volunteer donors while the positive cases (9.2%) were found in the blood of the commercial blood donors. Among the later, distribution of filariasis was highest among those that are farmers 10(43.5%), followed by commercial motocylists 6(26.1%), Bricklayers 3(13.0%) and the least filarial frequency was observed among traders 2(8.7%) and Lumbers 2(8.7%) respectively. This study confirms that some blood donors in Ile –Ife and its environs still harbor filarial worms in their blood and there is tendency to infect the recipients through blood transfusion thereby spreading the infection and thus complicating the heamatological status of these recipients. Keywords: Mansonella perstans , blood donors, frequency, filariasis, Ile-ife
Testing Causality and Cointegration between Savings and Investment in Ghana

DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.24018/ejers.2020. 5.2. 1734 132  Abstract—This paper sought to identify the causal relationship between saving and investment in Ghana as these econometric indicators serve as a measure for the economic development and wellbeing of developing countries. Annual time series of Saving and Investment in Ghana spanning from 1980 to 2017 were considered. First, the Augmented DickeyFuller (ADF) and the Elliott-Rothenberg-Stock (ERS) tests are carried out to determine the integration order of saving and investment data series. The Johansen's trace and maximum eigenvalue tests for cointegration were performed to ascertain the level of cointegration which suggested a long-run relationship between the saving and investment in Ghana despite potential deviations in the short-run. Finally, the Granger Causality test suggested saving as having a causal relationship with investment, while the reverse indicated no relationship. The study, therefore, recommended intensifying saving, both at the national and household level as a crucial direction for consideration if Ghana intends to finance her investments rather than relying mostly on foreign aid.
Proficient Search Results for Users with Generalization Algorithm

: Web search engines (e.g. Google, Yahoo, Microsoft Live investigate etc.) are widely used to ﬁnd certain data among a huge amount of information in a minimal amount of time. These useful tools also pose a privacy threat to the users: web search engines proﬁle their users by storing and analyzing past searches submitted by them. In the proposed system, fuzzy-c means clustering algorithm is implemented for improving the search results or to reduce the search time. Personalized search is a promising way to improve the accuracy of web search, and has been attracting much concentration recently. However, effective personalized search require collecting and aggregating user information, which often raises serious concerns of privacy infringement for many user applications. Indeed, these concerns have become one of the main barriers for deploying personalized search to address the privacy threat, new solutions propose new mechanisms that introduce a high cost in terms of computation and communication. This work proposes l-diversity algorithms to improve the privacy of user profiles in personalized web search.
Solutions and Suggestions for Smart Grid Threats and Vulnerabilities

Smart grid systems are complex and huge power networks including many digital components and assets. These systems provide opportunities to operators to collect data remotely from customers and manage their network reliably and effectively. Therefore, the operators can track and analyze historical and immediate power consumption data, and take necessary actions to manage changes or meet the requirements of the consumers. Beside smart grid systems bring many advantages compared to traditional power systems, cybersecurity is one of the main challenging issues for these systems. In this paper, vulnerabilities and threats for smart grids were reviewed, categorized and evaluated for six components of smart grid systems, for the first time. Then cybersecurity considerations on smart grid systems were examined and discussed, and finally, some applicable measures to minimize currently available vulnerabilities and threats were presented.