Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
DOSAGE DE L'AMIDON DANS LES MILIEUX COMPLEXES

Les méthodes de dosage de l’amidon sont nombreuses, mais aucune n’est à la fois spécifique et rapide. La recherche d’une méthode présentant simultanément ces deux qualités nous a conduits à proposer un dosage par voie enzymatique. Le système enzymatique utilisé est une gluco-amylase d’origine fongique qui est susceptible de transformer quantitativement l’amidon en glucose, par rupture des liaisons a(r-j 4) et x(i! 6). Le glucose de l’hydrolysat est déterminé par la méthode colorimétrique de HUG GETT(I95 j) modifiée. L’étude des modalités d’hydrolyse nous a permis de préciser les conditions optimales d’accessibilité du substrat à l’enzyme, la durée minimum d’attaque et les caractéristiques d’emploi du système enzymatique, en fonction de sa provenance. La méthode de dosage de l’amidon par hydrolyse enzymatique a été appliquée avec succès à des amidons purs. Dans les milieux complexes, elle fournit des résultats voisins de ceux obtenus avec les méthodes polarimétriques d’EwERS modifiée (19 62) et d’1? attr,F et MtLNER (t 944 ) lorsque celles-ci sont appliquées sur les produits pour lesquels elles ont été mises au point. L’hydrolyse enzymatique par la gluco-amylase semble donc constituer une solution satisfaisante au problème du dosage de l’amidon dans des milieux complexes. Cependant les gluco-amylases présentant, selon leur provenance, des variations d’activité, il faut définir les conditions d’utilisation de chacune d’elles.
Glycerol uptake by zooxanthellae of the temperate hard coral, Plesiastrea versipora (Lamarck)

The symbiotic algae of the coral Plesiastrea versipora have previously been shown to release photosynthate to the host, much of it in the form of glycerol. Glycerol uptake was investigated as part of studies of the mechanisms of translocation of organic carbon between zooxanthellae and their coral hosts. Experiments were done on isolated zooxanthellae suspended in coral host homogenate or sea water. Uptake of [14C]glycerol was linear with time in the light and dark. The Photosystem II inhibitor, DCMU, had no effect on glycerol uptake rates in the light or dark, but glycerol uptake was strongly inhibited by KCN. [14C]glycerol taken up by the zooxanthellae was rapidly metabolized and the intracellular glycerol concentration was near zero. Uptake curves were curvilinear and resolvable into a saturable MichaelisMenten component and a linear component. Glycerol is apparently taken up both by a transport mechanism and by simple diffusion. Glycerol-3-phosphate, propan-1-ol, propan-2-ol, ethanediol, 1,2 propanediol and erythritol do not inhibit glycerol uptake, but DL-glyceraldehyde is a non-competitive inhibitor. The permeability of the zooxanthellae to glycerol is similar to that of other eukaryotic cells (p ~ 0.65 nms-1). Host homogenate decreases the net rate of uptake of glycerol into zooxanthellae by diffusion in both the light and the dark. The apparent permeability of glycerol is slightly higher in the dark than in the light. Host homogenate does not make the plasma membrane ‘leaky’ to glycerol. Models of the mechanism of action of host homogenate are discussed in the light of these results.
Commutative Data Reordering: A New Technique to Reduce Data Movement Energy on Sparse Inference Workloads

Data movement is a significant and growing consumer of energy in modern systems, from specialized low-power accelerators to GPUs with power budgets in the hundreds of Watts. Given the importance of the problem, prior work has proposed designing interconnects on which the energy cost of transmitting a 0 is significantly lower than that of transmitting a 1. With such an interconnect, data movement energy is reduced by encoding the transmitted data such that the number of 1s is minimized. Although promising, these data encoding proposals do not take full advantage of application level semantics. As an example of a neglected optimization opportunity, consider the case of a dot product computation as part of a neural network inference task. The order in which the neural network weights are fetched and processed does not affect correctness, and can be optimized to further reduce data movement energy.This paper presents commutative data reordering (CDR), a hardware-software approach that leverages the commutative property in linear algebra to strategically select the order in which weight matrix coefficients are fetched from memory. To find a low-energy transmission order, weight ordering is modeled as an instance of one of two well-studied problems, the Traveling Salesman Problem and the Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem. This reduction makes it possible to leverage the vast body of work on efficient approximation methods to find a good transmission order. CDR exploits the indirection inherent to sparse matrix formats such that no additional metadata is required to specify the selected order. The hardware modifications required to support CDR are minimal, and incur an area penalty of less than 0.01% when implemented on top of a mobile-class GPU. When applied to 7 neural network inference tasks running on a GPU-based system, CDR respectively reduces average DRAM IO energy by 53.1% and 22.2% over the data bus invert encoding scheme used by LPDDR4, and the recently proposed Base + XOR encoding. These savings are attained with no changes to the mobile system software and no runtime performance penalty.
mRNA Expression of FGFR1 as Potential Marker for Predicting Prognosis of Surgical Resection of Small Cell Lung Cancer may be better than Protein Expression and Gene Amplification

Purpose: Fibroblast growth factor receptor 1 (FGFR1) alterations have been described in many cancers, including lung cancer, but the role has not been elucidated specifically in small cell lung cancer (SCLC). The present study aimed to identify the frequency of FGFR1 alterations among Chinese patients with surgically resected SCLC and the association with the clinicopathological characteristics and the survival were also investigated. Methods: FGFR1 protein expression, FGFR1 amplification, FGFR1 mutations, and messenger RNA (mRNA) levels, were determined by immunohistochemistry (IHC), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), respectively in primary tumors from 33 patients with resected SCLC. Results: 7/33(21.2%) of the specimens were positive for FGFR1 protein expression. FGFR1 amplification was identified in 4/28 cases (14.3%). If the cut-off value was determined to be 3.5, FGFR1 mRNA positivity was considered in 7/33 cases (21.2%). However, no mutation was detected in the 33 SCLC postoperative tissue specimens. No significant association was observed between FGFR1 protein expression or amplification and clinicalcharacteristics or prognosis. There was a distinct trend for mRNA level and poor prognosis, including recurrence-free survival (RFS) (p = 0.07) and overall survival (OS) (p= 0.08), but they did not reach statistical significance. Conclusions: As novel FGFR1-targeted therapies are developed, FISH, IHC, especially mRNA were detected, which should be considered as biomarkers of FGFR1 pathway dysregulation in SCLC.
A STRUCTURED FRAMEWORK FOR BUILDING RECOMMENDER SYSTEM

With the increase of information on the internet, more and more electronic data are appearing. Recommender systems were developed to help customers find related items or personalize services. Several online companies apply recommender systems to build up the relationship with users and enhance marketing and sales. Researchers and managers approve that the recommender system offers great opportunities in various domains. Thus, successful development of recommender systems for real-world applications are significant. The most widely used algorithms for recommender systems are categorized into the traditional recommendation and deep-based recommendation algorithms and hybrid recommendation approaches. There is a vital necessity to understand the recommendation system development way. So, this paper presents a structured framework that helps researchers and practical experts recognizing the development phases of the recommender system. The proposed framework is validated through a case study. Furthermore, this paper introduces a general classification scheme for all current recommendation approaches. A summary of historical past recommender system models provided in a way that facilitates understanding their target.
Wireless technologies and eBusiness infrastructure for Micro and Small Enterprises in rural areas of Kenya: Hype or Opportunity?

The number of mobile telephone subscribers has grown steadily since the liberalization of the Kenyan telecommunications sub-sector through the 1997 Communications Act. This has seen increased wireless technologies penetration in the rural areas. Mobile telephones are the first telecommunications infrastructure in most Kenyan rural enterprises. This has contributed to development through employment creation, access to services and increased access to information. With such a massive acceptance, wireless technologies create opportunities for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in rural areas to deploy wireless eBusiness infrastructure. Wireless technologies present a unique opportunity for MSEs to overcome their institutional impediments to internet access and e-payments by providing new services and technical capabilities. Wireless technologies offer voice communication, internet access and monetary transactions. Availability of wireless technologies is only an enabling factor. To positively impact organization’s performance, wireless technologies must appropriately match organization’s eBusiness infrastructure requirements. However, appropriateness alone does not guarantee use. User acceptance is critical to successful implementation of any new technology. This study extends Task-Technology Fit (TTF) theory to incorporate acceptance as a factor that could influence use of Wireless eBusiness infrastructure. The proposed model was empirically tested using questionnaire responses from MSEs in the rural town of Nanyuki. The findings from the study suggest that appropriateness and acceptance do influence the use of wireless technologies to implement eBusiness infrastructure and that using wireless technologies to implement eBusiness infrastructure positively and significantly influences organization’s performance. It also found that cost and risk factors have a moderating effect on the use of wireless eBusiness infrastructure. Consequently, the final modified model referred to as the “Suitability of Wireless eBusiness Infrastructure” ( SWeBI ) model has the power to explain use of wireless technologies to implement eBusiness infrastructure and could help practitioners to take efficient measures to improve use of wireless technologies in Kenyan rural MSEs.
Comparative evaluation of NDT techniques for high-quality bonded composite repairs

Adhesively bonded composite repairs exhibit significant advantages in terms of mechanical efficiency compared to those achieved using mechanical fasteners. However they are sensitive to process parameter variations. In order to reliably use this patch repair, NDT assessments need to be performed. A European project COMPARE (SP1JTI-CS-2010-01) funded under the Clean Sky program seeks to contribute via a comparative evaluation of three different NDT techniques: conventional ultrasound, laser ultrasound and laser shearography on carbon fibre reinforced polymer. The work being presented will show a comparison between conventional and laser ultrasound techniques, using samples with artificial delaminations. Conventional ultrasound used a pulsed echo method to detect delaminations and laser ultrasound interrogated sample via surface wave interaction delaminations. Laser ultrasound has the advantage over conventional ultrasound of being non-contact and has the potential for higher scanning speeds due to the larger coverage of surface wave. C-Scans were produced and compared using both methods. Additional analysis was performed in the time domain to help understand effects that the flaws have on the surface wave, which aided defect characterisation.
Methods and conceptual tools for success in local government information systems

This paper considers the role of conceptual tools and systems design methodologies in developing successful ICT systems for (and with) local government. Using the case of the Water Quality Reporter system, a mobile phone data collection system intended to improve the ability of local government to collect, collate and react to water quality test results, we show how participatory design, iterative and incremental systems development, and soft systems tools (Checkland 1981; Checkland & Scoles 1991) such as rich pictures and stakeholder mapping have been used in the design and implementation process. Heek's model of design-reality gaps (Heeks 2006) is employed to demonstrate a gradual process of 'gap closure' over the course of the implementation. As a result, the current system embodies a clearer understanding of the parameters of success for information systems in local government. At the same time, it is difficult to overstate the role of external factors in information systems success or failure. The Water Quality Reporter system is still a pilot project, supported by research funding. Unless long-term support can be mobilized, sustainability failure looms. The second part of the paper returns to the initial stakeholder mapping to discuss potential avenues for further development, with the broader goal of understanding how systems developed as research projects might become sustainable.
Bacteriocins-Like Substances Produced by Enterococcus sanguinicola Isolated from Traditional Egyptian Food Sires (Chichorium pumilum)

The isolated organism was screened for their antimicrobial activities against different microbial indicators bacteria. Antimicrobial activities expressed in inhibition zones against all tested indicator organisms. The antimicrobial-producing isolate was identified as Gram-positive cocci, absence of catalase, hemolytic and mannitol salt agar. PCR products used to assess the DNA similarities and multiple sequences showed 94% identity to Enterococcus sanguinicola (accession no.Gu460396). Further identification to species level, E. sanguinicola was based on pigment formation and carbohydrate fermentation reactions recorded with and API 20 Strep. The SDS-PAGE analysis was indicated that bacteriocin of E. sanguinicola is a peptide of approximately 42 kDa. No antimicrobial activity was recorded after treatment of the cells with NaCl at pH 2.0. The leakage of K+ ion increased as the concentration of bacteriocin increased. The bacteriocins had a negative effect on the respiration, where the amount of consumed oxygen decreased by increasing the bacteriocins. No toxic effect against Artemia salina larva was recorded. Complete inactivation of antimicrobial activity was observed with Proteinase K and trypsin, respectively, after incubation for 2h at pH settings between 2.0 and 12.0. No antimicrobial activity was recorded at pH values from 5 to 10. On the other hand, high antimicrobial activity was obtained at pH 3. Heat treatment on bacteriocins showed that non-significant results at 70oC or 100oC while complete loss after incubation at 70oC, 100oC and by autoclaving. Bacteriocin remained stable when treated with Tween 20 and urea where the activity reduced to zero after treatment for 5 h at 37oC but highest activities was obtained at pH 3 and detergent SDS.
Task Scheduling On Multiprocessor System Using Ant Colony Optimization

: Ant Colony Optimization algorithm, is a viable method for solving hard combinatorial optimization problems. The behaviour of ant colonies is very interesting and highly structured due to the coordinated interactions among the ant colonies. Among the ant colonies the communication is limited and therefore the coordinated interactions must be a simple flow of informative data. In this paper we investigate the implications in the study of antcolony behaviour can have on problem solving and optimization by using generic ant colony algorithm and modified ant colony algorithm with travelling sales man problem.
Characterization and Processing of Nanocellulose Thermosetting Composites Chapter 15

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites have gained popularity through their advantages over conventional metallic materials. Most polymer composites are traditionally made with reinforcing fibers such as carbon or glass. However, there has Book Chapter in, “Technological advancement in polymer nanocomposites of cellulose nanoparticle: processing, performance and applications” R.C. Sabo (*) • C.M. Clemons USDA Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, USA e-mail: rsabo@fs.fed. us; cclemons@fs.fed. us R.F. Elhajjar • K.M. Pillai College of Engineering & Applied Science, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA e-mail: elhajjar@uwm.edu; krishna@uwm.edu J.K. Pandey et al. (eds.), Handbook of Polymer Nanocomposites. Processing, Performance and Application – Volume C: Polymer Nanocomposites of Cellulose Nanoparticles, DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-45232-1_64, # Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2015 265 been recent interest in sourcing these reinforcing fibers from renewable, natural resources. Nanocellulose-based reinforcements constitute a new class of these naturally sourced reinforcements. Some unique behavior of nanocellulose creates both opportunities and challenges. This chapter reviews the progress and some of the remaining issues related to the materials, processing, and performance of nanocellulose reinforced thermosetting composites.
the assessment of fasciola gigantica infection in the rabbit( Oryctolagus cuniculus ) as a laboratory model parasite development - Clinica symptoms and liver pathology

In this study, the rabbit was assessed as a laboratory host for the helminthes parasite, Fasciola gigantica. Three groups of rabbits were Infected experimentally with 5, 10 end 15 metacercariae of F. gigantica respectively. Clinical signs found included pale mucous membrane, progressive emaciation and rough hair coat. The post mortem findings Included haemorrhage and scattered calcified nodules on the omentum. Echymosis. fibrosis and necrosis were prominent on (he Ever in addition to fibrosis and thickening of the gall bladder and bife ducts. Histopathology of the Ever revealed congestion. haemorrhage, ceffular Infiltration end necrosis, BE. ducts were hyper plastic and fibrotic with sever Inflammatory reactions. The ova of gigantica were recovered from the faeces of some infected rabbits at 10 weeks post infection. Mean number of flukes recovered from the rabbits was 0 in the 5 metacercariae group, 2 in the 10 metacercariae group and 5 in the group given 15 metacercariae
The G'/G2 - Expansion Method for Solving Fractional Burgers - Fisher and Burgers Equations

In this paper, we apply G’/G2-Expansion method to discover a strategy for the approximate solution of the generalized fractional Burger-Fisher equation and fractional Burger equation. The given fractional Burger-Fisher and burger equation through substitution are converted into nonlinear ordinary differential equations, in the sense of the Jumarie’s modified Riemann-Liouville fractional derivative. The travelling wave solution is approximated by the G’/G2-Expansion method with unknown parameters that can be expressed by trigonometric functions, exponential functions, hyperbolic functions and rational functions. These results reveal that the proposed method is very effective and simple in performing a solution to the nonlinear fractional partial differential equation.
Graphical User Authentication System – An Overview

-Authentication plays a vital role in information security. The traditional approach of authentication is text based authentication. Today, passwords easily guessed or broken by the attackers, so an alternative way to text passwords is graphical passwords. In this paper, the various techniques related to Graphical User Authentication namely Recall based, Recognition based and Hybrid techniques are discussed. The characteristic of each method in terms of authentication, memorability and possible attacks is also presented.
Assessment of genetic diversity and analysis

The aim of the study was to assess the diversity based on pedigree information in three horse populations. The pedigree information was available from The National Stud Topoľčianky, Slovakia. The whole analysed populations consisted of (reference populations in brackets) 537 (58) Lipizzan horses, 1984 (45) Shagya Arabian horses and 1105 (31) Hucul horses. The equivalent complete generations ranged from 5.48 for the Lipizzan, to 7.35 for the Shagya Arabian horses. The average of inbreeding coefficient ranged from 1.16 for the Lipizzan to 5.11 for the Hucul horses. The highest average individual increase of inbreeding ∆Fi = 0.82 % and the average individual relatedness coefficient AR = 7.82 % was found for the Hucul horses. Therefore the lowest value of effective population size Ne = 58.73 was found for Hucul horses. The assessment populations were derived from 90 to 255 founders. The effective number of founders ranged from 23 to 83, the effective number of ancestors from 16 to 23, while founder’s genome equivalent ranged from 5.45 to 11.23. Only a small number of ancestors were needed to explain half of the genetic diversity in the studies populations (from 6 for the Hucul and Shagya Arabian to 9 for the Lipizzan). Results will be used in genetic management of breeding work in Slovakian horse breeds and monitoring of parameters characterizing genetic diversity and their development, as well.
Heterosis and Combining Ability in Hybrids Derived from Oilseed Rape Cultivars and Inbred Lines

Yields of inbred line derived hybrids were compared to their respective cultivar derived hybrids and some inbred line crosses were found to be significantly (P<0.05) higher and others significantly (P<0.05) lower yielding. There were also differences in general combining ability (GCA) effects among inbred lines. This result indicates the presence of variability in breeding values among cultivar derived inbred lines and that hybrid oilseed rape breeding programs should be based on inbred line crosses, rather than cultivar crosses
Alguns aspectos da biologia de Triatoma pseudomaculata Correa &Espinola, 1964, em condicoes de laboratorio(Hemiptera:Reduviidae:Triatominae)

: Observations were made on the evolutive cycle of Triatoma pseudomaculata, held under laboratory conditions, fed weekly on bird (pigeon). Of 60 eggs obtained, only 34 nymphs reached the adult stage in a period of X(S) = 398 +/- 76 days. The following parameters were observed: the time immature stages took to develop from egg to adult emergence; the occurrence of the first meal; the time-lapse between the presenting of the blood-meal and the beginning of feeding; time of feeding; amount of blood ingested; variation of weight 24 hr after the blood-meal and until the next blood-meal; and the defecation pattern. The experiment was carried out for 20 months, held in BOD incubator with the average of temperature and humidity of 28 +/- 1 degrees C and 80 +/- 5% RU, respectively.