Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Development Environment for Configurable Meta-Annotators in a Pipelined NLP Architecture

Information extraction from large data repositories is critical to Information Management solutions. In addition to prerequisite corpus analysis, to determine domain-specific characteristics of text resources, developing, refining and evaluating analytics entails a complex and lengthy process, typically requiring more than just domain expertise. Modern architectures for text processing, while facilitating reuse and (re-)composition of analytical pipelines, do place additional constraints upon the analytics development, as domain experts need not only configure individual annotator components, but situate these within a fully functional annotator pipeline. We present the design, and current status, of a tool for configuring model-driven annotators, which abstracts away from annotator implementation details, pipeline composition constraints, and data management. Instead, the tool embodies support for all stages of ontology-centric model development cycle from corpus analysis and concept definition, to model development and testing, to large scale evaluation, to easy and rapid composition of text applications deploying these concept models. With our design, we aim to meet the needs of domain experts, who are not necessarily expert NLP practitioners.
Real is What You Make It: An Analysis of Authenticity and Inspiration in Daily Life

Authenticity remains an elusive and poorly defined construct in academia. While many researchers have attempted to measure authenticity and its relation to other variables, few have done so with a strong theoretical groundwork to stand upon. Furthermore, none have investigated the relation of authenticity to inspiration. In the present research, the concept of authenticity was grounded in the multidimensional framework offered by Kernis and Goldman, and inspiration was conceptualized as a motivational state in which the individual is compelled to bring ideas into fruition (Thrash & Elliot, 2003). It was theorized that authenticity and inspiration may be positively related not only at the between-person level (individual differences), but also at the within-person level (dynamic changes over time). A 14-day daily diary study was conducted to measure state-level authenticity and inspiration of participants in their everyday lives. Inspiration and authenticity were found to be positively correlated at both between-person and within-person levels of analysis. Analyses of specific authenticity facets indicated that only two facets of authenticity, authentic awareness and authentic behavior, were correlated with inspiration at the between-person level. These findings indicate that although inspiration and authenticity tend to vary together within persons across time, individuals prone to inspiration are high only in certain facets of authenticity. Further research ought to examine temporal precedence and causality between inspiration and authenticity. Further research ought to examine temporal precedence and causality between inspiration and authenticity.
The grazing feed intake of Hereford and Brahman cross cattle in a cool temperate environment

SUMMARY The grazing feed intake of four ¾ Brahman and four purebred Hereford steers was measured on four occasions during 12 months while they grazed improved pastures in a cool temperate environment. When pen fed roughage diets, the excretion pattern of chromic oxide and faecal nitrogen–digestibility relationships were also investigated in these animals. There were no breed differences in the relative recovery of Cr2O3 in the faeces when bulking 10.00 and 17.00 h samples nor were there breed differences in the faecal nitrogen–digestibility regression obtained. However, although there were large discrepancies between feed intake and live-weight change when measured in different seasons, the Herefords had the higher feed intake on each occasion while breed differences in live-weight change were non-significant.
The Itombwe Massif, Democratic Republic of Congo: biological surveys and conservation, with an emphasis on Grauer's gorilla and birds endemic to the Albertine Rift

Abstract In 1996, the first major biological surveys in the Itombwe Massif in over 30 years revealed that significant areas of natural habitat and remnant faunal populations remain, but that these are subject to ongoing degradation and over-exploitation. At least 10 areas of gorilla Gorilla gorilla graueri occurrence, including eight of 17 areas identified during the first survey of the species in the massif in 1959, were found. Seventy-nine gorilla nest sites were recorded and at least 860 gorillas were estimated to occupy the massif. Fifty-six species of mammals were recorded. Itombwe supports the highest representation, of any area, of bird species endemic to the Albertine Rift highlands. Twenty-two of these species were recorded during the surveys, including the Congo bay owl Phodilus prigoginei, which was previously known from a single specimen collected in Itombwe nearly 50 years ago. No part of Itombwe is officially protected and conservation initiatives are needed urgently. Given the remoteness and continuing political instability of the region, conservation initiatives must collaborate with traditional authorities based in the massif, and should focus at the outset on protecting the gorillas and limiting further degradation of key areas.
Correlations Between Hardness of Food and Craniodental Traits in Nine Myotis Species (Chiroptera, Vespertilionidae)

Absract We studied 8 skull and 42 dental characters in nine Myotis species (M. myotis, M. blythii, M. bechsteinii, M. dasycneme, M. emarginatus, M. nattereri, M. daubentonii, M. brandtii, M. mystacinus) to analyze correlations between hardness of food and skull and dental traits. Contrary to the common bat pattern, Myotis that are specialized on hard-shelled dietary items tend to have relatively narrow skull and long tooth rows. The dentition of durophagous Myotis is composed by relatively enlarged second and reduced third molars. Для анализа связи между твердостью пищи и значениями черепных и зубных признаков исследовано 8 черепных и 42 зубных промера у девяти видов ночниц (Myotis myotis, M. blythii, M. bechsteinii, M. dasycneme, M. emarginatus, M. nattereri, M. daubentonii, M. brandtii, M. mystacinus). Вопреки общим для летучих мышей закономерностям у ночниц, специализированных к поеданию объектов питания с твердыми покровами, выявлена тенденция к сужению черепа и удлинению зубных рядов. В зубном аппарате такие ночницы имеют относительно увеличенные вторые и редуцированные третьи моляры
Development of microwave antennas, components and subsystems based on SIW technology

In this paper, the research advances on substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) technology and its application in microwave antennas, components and subsystems in the State Key Lab. of Millimeter Waves (SKLMMW) are reviewed, which includes the propagation characteristics and discontinuity analysis of SIW, and its application in the design and implementation of directional antennas, omni-directional antennas, mono-pulse antennas, microwave and millimeter wave filters, directional couplers, power dividers, diplexers, frequency selective surface (FSS), front end and transceivers etc
CALCULATION OF LOSS VOLUMES AND DILUTION OF MINERAL DEPOSITS IN NEAR-CONTACT ZONES

In Russia, the mineral resource base is used on a particularly large scale, and the mining complex is essentially a basic industry for the maintenance and development of our country's economy. It determines the need for a careful and responsible attitude to our subsoil riches – mineral deposits. In this regard, minimizing the level of losses and dilution of ore becomes one of the key requirements for the stoping technology. The highest levels of ore losses in an array are formed in mining areas of ore bodies contact with the host rock mass as a result of a mismatch between the mining contour and the geological contact surface. The complexity of the contact of ore and host rocks is usually characterized by the so-called "stochastic contact area". The technological complexity of ore mining at the ore-rock contact is determined by variability of geometric parameters of the "stochasticity zone" on the geologic contact plane. In this article, the issues on setting of losses and dilution when mining the near-contact zones are discussed. The method of calculating the specified values of losses and dilution in the stochasticity zone is provided. The authors developed an algorithm for determining the profile of contact. In the stochasticity zone, a contact can take a rectangular, sinusoidal, sawtooth or straight profile. The research showed the influence of contact profile on the level of losses and dilution of ore; the formulas for calculating the ratios are provided. When using the proposed method, it is possible to most easily and reliably determine the specified values of ore losses on the contacts.
Development of Information Systems Using Extreme Programming Method

The development of information technology can now be maximally utilized to support the business processes of organizations and companies. This study aims to design information systems effectively and efficiently, thus helping the business processes of a company. PT Pahandut Langkah Jaya is a company engaged in the procurement of goods, services and construction which in its business process still uses manual methods and has not been fully integrated so that a computerized information system design is needed. This study used Extreme Programming (XP), a software development method that is flexible to changes in plans amid the development process with stages of exploration, planning, iteration, production and maintenance. The results of this study are in the form of design and needs analysis of a company system that is integrated with every part of the company and can be a reference for further software development.
Full Planar waveguide Design with Complementary Split Ring Resonator and Substrate Integrated Waveguide Technology

Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) technology is a versatile one that combines the excellent performance of a waveguide and the simplicity of a microstrip. These structures are easy to integrate with other planar circuits. In its basic format, SIW some difficulties in the fabrication process, as it requires metal holes drilling. SIW loaded by split ring resonator (SRR) is an appropriate solution as these rings are etched on the substrate’s surface, following well-established techniques. In this paper, a comparison between the simple SIW structure, and the SIW-CSRR of a single and a double line is presented, for the frequency band of 24 to 28 GHz, currently used for automotive applications. Excluding the SIWCSRR of a single line, which has inferior performance, both the other two categories offer an excellent matching below of -20dB and very good Insertion Loss. Split ring resonators SIW technology is proven, therefore, to be a suitable candidate for building millimeter-wave components such as splitters, filters, diplexers and antennas for the 5G circuits.
Where do we draw the line? A simulation approach for evaluating management of marine fish stocks with isolation-by-distance stock structure

There is no established management protocol for stocks subject to isolation-by-distance (IBD) stock structure. This study examines several management strategies for two marine fish species subject to IBD using simulation: Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in the Aleutian Islands (AI) and northern rockfish (Sebastes polyspinis) in the Eastern Bering Sea (EBS) and AI. A one-dimensional stepping stone model was used to model IBD and was intended to mimic regions where marine species are exploited along a continental shelf. The performance of spatial assessment and management methods depended on how the range was split. Splitting anywhere within the managed area led to fewer demes falling below target and threshold biomass levels and higher yield than managing the entire area as a single unit. Equilibrium yield was maximized when each deme was assessed and managed separately and under catch cascading, in which harvest quotas within a management unit are spatially allocated based upon the distribution of surve.
Length at maturity of the greeneye spurdog shark, Squalus mitsukurii (Elasmobranchii : Squalidae), from the SW Atlantic, with comparisons with other regions

Size at maturity is analysed for Squalus mitsukurii from the SW Atlantic. Males mature between 51 and 55 cm total length and females between 52 and 60 cm total length. Hence, S. mitsukurii appears to be intermediate in size at maturity among the SW Atlantic squalid sharks. This analysis adds evidence of the plasticity of S. mitsukurii in size at maturity. The length–weight relationship did not differ between sexes in the SW Atlantic population, whereas it differed in one population from the NW Pacific. Intersexual differences in size at maturity in the present study were lower than those reported for other regions.
Separating host‐tree and environmental determinants of honeydew production by Ultracoelostoma scale insects in a Nothofagus forest

Abstract 1. Sugar‐rich honeydew excreted (‘produced’) by insects feeding on phloem sap is a key energy flow in a range of temperate and tropical ecosystems. The present study measured honeydew produced by Ultracoelostoma sp. (Homoptera: Coelostomidiidae) scale insects feeding on Nothofagus solandri var. solandri (Hook f.) Oerst. trees in a temperate evergreen forest in New Zealand. Simultaneous measurements of environmental variables and canopy photosynthesis were conducted to allow separation of host‐tree and environmental determinants of honeydew production. These relationships were further examined in experiments where canopy photosynthesis was manipulated by shading or plant nitrogen levels increased by foliar spray.
The rice GRH2 and GRH4 activate various defense responses to the green rice leafhopper and confer strong insect resistance

Rice GRH2 confers enhanced resistance to green rice leafhoppers (GRH), Nephotettix cincticeps Uhler. A pyramided line carrying GRH2 and GRH4 (TGRH29) showed strong resistance to GRH insects compared with a GRH2 near-isogenic line (TGRH11), although GRH4 alone did not confer any resistance to GRH. To explore the effects of GRH2 and GRH4 on GRH resistance, we investigated the transcriptional response of rice plants to GRH infestation using DNA microarray analysis. The expression of a large number of genes encoding pathogenesis-related proteins, lipoxygenases, terpene synthase (TPS) and WRKY transcription factor, was upregulated in response to GRH infestation in TGRH11 and TGRH29 compared with control plants. Quantitative RT-PCR revealed that expression of JAmyb and TPS was more strongly and more rapidly upregulated in TGRH29 compared with TGRH11 after GRH infestation. These results suggest that TGRH29 plants can more rapidly and strongly activate the defense response compared with plants carrying GRH2 alone. Furthermore, sesquiterpenes were emitted from TGRH29 plants in response to attack by GRH. The strong induction of sesquiterpene production in the TGRH29 line was correlated with the transcript levels of TPS genes. Our results suggest that GRH2 and GRH4 activate various defense responses and confer strong GRH insect resistance.
Development of an Interactive E-learning Management System (e-LMS) for Tanzanian Secondary Schools

e-Learning, defined as the use of information and communications technology (ICT) for supporting the educational process, has motivated Tanzania to apply ICT in its education systems. Tanzanian secondary schools which are geographically and socially isolated face a number of problems, including a way to get learning materials. The impact of these problems is poor performance in National Examinations. This poor performance however is most noted in science and mathematics. The problem in get- ting learning materials can be reduced by employing ICT. This research developed an interactive e-learning management system (e-LMS) to be used by Tanzanian secondary schools. Tanzania Secondary Schools e-Learning (TanSSe-L) system is the name adopted for an interactive e-LMS developed. The re- search is aimed at supporting teaching and learning functions by allowing for the creation and storage of learning materials, making them available, easily accessed and sharable by students from different secondary schools in Tanzania. It is a context- driven research work of knowledge production in a specific context for application. Initially, the research work focused on two selected pilot schools; Kibaha Secondary School and Wali-ul-Asr Girls’ Seminary in Kibaha town, Pwani region. Features of the TanSSe-L system represent the standard form of any secondary school registered by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. The development of the TanSSe-L system made use of software engineering discipline. The research used Unified Modelling Language (UML) and integrated Object-Orient- ed System Analysis and Design (OOSA&D) and Model Driven Architecture (MDA) to address the System Development Life Cycle (SLDC) in a systemic way. UML design class diagram (DCD) is a Platform Independent Model (PIM) that was transformed into a Platform Specific Model (PSM) in MDA for implementation. Implementation made use of open source LMS to help generate a timely solution to TanSSe-L system development. In this specific context, focus group discussion as inspired by action re- search methodology was used. The research evolved into a triple helix process in close cooperation with other stakeholders. Finally, it is considered that replication and mirroring will make learning materials highly available to end-users.
Estrogen receptor‐α distribution in male rodents is associated with social organization

It has been hypothesized that site‐specific reduction of estrogen receptor‐α (ERα) is associated with the expression of male prosocial behaviors. Specifically, highly social males are predicted to express significantly lower levels of ERα than females and less social males in brain regions associated with prosocial behavior including the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BST) and the medial amygdala (MeA). This hypothesis was tested by comparing ERα immunoreactivity (IR) in three species of microtines, the polygynous montane (Microtus montanus) and meadow (M. pennsylvanicus) voles and the monogamous pine vole (M. pinetorum), and two species of cricetines that differ in the extent of social pair‐bond formation, Siberian (Phodopus sungorus) and Djungarian (P. campbelli) hamsters. As predicted, ERα‐IR was sexually dimorphic in the BST and MeA of the highly social species, with females expressing more ERα‐IR cells than males. Male and female montane voles did not differ. Male and female meadow voles differed in the ventromedial hypothalamus, with females expressing more ERα‐IR cells. Male pine voles expressed lower levels of ERα‐IR in the MeA than male montane and meadow voles and in the BST relative to montane males. Male Djungarian hamsters, which show higher levels of parental care, had fewer ERα‐IR cells in the BST than male Siberian hamsters. Results indicate that the distribution of ERα differs relative to the continuum of species‐typical affiliative behavior and supports the hypothesis that ERα has a significant role in regulating species‐specific social organization. J. Comp. Neurol. 494:595–605, 2006. © 2005 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
DATA MODELING FOR MUSEUM COLLECTIONS

Abstract. The relationship between cultural heritage, digital technologies and visual models involves an increasingly wide area of research, oriented towards the renewal of archives and museums for the preservation and promotion of culture. Recent research activities are the result of the progressive strengthening of digital technologies and the needs of a new generation of “digital” users, which requires museums to update their means of communication using Semantic Web languages and technologies shaped by a social conceptualization of a graph-based representation of information.The growth of several digitized heritage collections increases the necessity of proper methodologies to develop a structured system able to access to these collections and the large amount of data, metadata and paradata related to the digitized objects in a structured and organized way, defining a set of collection information models (CIM), that considers not only the digitizing process but also the data collection process, layered by an Upper Ontology level structure, based on CIDOC-CRM.
Evolution of advertisement signals in North American hylid frogs: vocalizations as end‐products of calling behavior

We studied the advertisement signals in two clades of North American hylid frogs in order to characterize the relationships between signal acoustic structure and underlying behavior. A mismatch was found between the acoustic structure and the mechanism of sound production. Two separate sets of phylogenetic characters were coded following acoustic versus mechanistic criteria, and exploratory treatments were made to compare their respective phylogenetic content in comparison with the molecular phylogeny ( Faivovich et al., 2005 ). We discuss the consequences of the acoustic/mechanistic mismatch in terms of significance of acoustic characters for phylogenetic and comparative studies; and the evolution of vocalizations in North American treefrogs. Considering only the acoustic structure of frog vocalizations can lead to misleading results in terms of both phylogenetic signal and evolution of vocalizations. In contrast, interpreting the acoustic signals with regard to the mechanism of sound production results in consistent phylogenetic information. The mechanistic coding also provides strong homologies for use in comparative studies of frog vocalizations, and to derive and test evolutionary hypotheses.
Methimazole As an Antioxidant and Immunomodulator in Thyroid Cells: Mechanisms Involving Interferon-γ Signaling and H2O2 Scavenging

The antithyroid drug, methimazole (MMI) is used to treat patients with Graves9 hyperthyroidism. The major action of MMI is to inhibit synthesis of thyroid hormone in the thyroid gland. However, MMI also has antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects on thyrocytes and/or immune cells. This study identifies novel antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects of MMI involving the interferon-γ (IFN-γ) signaling pathway in thyroid cells. MMI inhibits transcription of the intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) gene by modulating the function of transcription factor STAT1 (signal transducer and activator of transcription 1), which binds to the IFN-γ activated site of the ICAM-1 promoter. Furthermore, MMI rapidly eliminates H 2 O 2 produced by IFN-γ treatment in thyroid cells and thus inhibits the H 2 O 2 -mediated phosphorylation of tyrosine 701 in STAT1. MMI also eliminates H 2 O 2 in vitro. MMI facilitates electron transfer from NADPH to H 2 O 2 using thioredoxin or glutathione, fulfilling a role similar to peroxiredoxin or glutathione peroxidase, respectively. MMI prevents the IFN-γ and H 2 O 2 -mediated reversible inactivation of phosphatases. These effects inhibit full activation of the IFN-γ-induced Janus kinase(JAK)/STAT signaling pathway in FRTL-5 thyroid cells. These results may in part explain the antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects of MMI in thyroid cells of Graves9 disease patients.