Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Lane Lines Detection under Complex Environment by Fusion of Detection and Prediction Models

The lane lines’ length, width, and direction are very regular, serialized, and structurally associated, which are not easily affected by the environment. To enhance lane detection in a complicated environment, an approach combines visual information with the spatial distribution. Firstly, the grid density of the target detection algorithm YOLOv3 (you only look once V3) is improved from S×S to S×2S, aiming at the particular points in the bird’s-eye view where the lane lines had different densities in the horizontal and vertical directions. The obtained YOLOv3 (S×2S) is more suitable for detecting objects with small and large aspect ratios. It also identifies image features along with balances the detection speed and accuracy. Secondly, based on a bi-directional gated recurrent unit (BGRU), a new lane line prediction model BGRU-Lane (BGRU-L) based on the distribution of lane lines is proposed using the characteristic of lane line serialization and structural correlation. Finally, Dempster-Shafer (D-S) algorithm based on confidence was used to integrate the results of YOLOv3 (S×2S) and BGRU-L to improve the lane line detection ability under complex environments. The experiment was carried out on the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Toyota Technological Institute (KITTI) dataset, while Euro Truck Simulator 2 (ETS2) is used as a supplement dataset. After fusing YOLOv3 (S×2S) and BGRU-L models in the D-S model, the detection results have high accuracy in a complex environment by 90.28 mAP. The detection speed is 40.20fps, which enables real-time detection.
Efficacy of ZnO Nanoparticles as a Remedial Zinc fertilizer for soya bean and wheat corps

The main objective of nano-fertilizers applications in agriculture is to minimize mineral fertilizers losses and increase yields to support agricultural production. Thus, this investigation was conducted in Gemmayze Station, El-Gharbia Governorate, Egypt, during the two growing seasons of 2017 and 2018 to investigate the efficacy of zinc nano particles on yield, quality and as a remedial zinc nano-fertilizer for soya bean and wheat corps. To confirm the size, shape, surface structure, crystalline composition, and analysis of elemental proportion, synthesized zinc nanoparticles have been characterized. ZnO nanoparticles were either applied foliar spray or soil addition at different concentrations (0, 5 and50 mg L). In this experiment, three amounts of phosphorus were used (0, 50 and 100% of the prescribed dose). The obtained results showed that the foliar application of ZnO nanoparticles was effective for enhancing crop production compared to soil application one. In addition, foliar spray led to improve the quality of crop, and the highest increase of yield was noticed by using 50 ppm ZnO nanoparticles under maximum recommended dose of phosphorus fertilizer (100%P). This increase reached to 1.4folds than control treatment under maximum P application (100%). However, the increment reached 1.9-folds than zero zinc with zero P application. ZnO nanoparticles improved crop yields quality in terms of protein, carbohydrate, crude lipid and N, P, K and Zn of soybean and wheat. The results showed slight decrease in nitrogen and potassium concentration in the soil with increasing ZnO nanoparticles concentration in both type’s application (foliar spray and soil addition).
CHARACTERIZATION OF E.COLI ISOLATED FROM SEAGULL AND WILD BIRDS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO PLASMID PROFILE

A total of 100 fresh faecal samples and faecal swabs were collected from seagulls and wild birds; 46% were positive for Escherichia coli. Serological identification of isolated strains of E.coli from seagulls and wild birds showed that they belonged to "7" different "O" serogroups which were O1, O18, O55, O126 from seagulls and O26, O55, O114 from wild birds. The antibiogram of the isolated serogroups of E.coli revealed that all tested serogroups of E.coli were sensitive to cefaperazone except serogroup (O1). On the contrary, with ceftazidine and subctam-ampicillin all tested E.coli serogroups were resistant. Meanwhile, the examined strains gave variable results with the remaining used chemotherapeutics. Plasmid analysis of seven E.coli isolates demonstrated significant homology between them which ranged from 30-50 Kbp.
Impact of Knowledge Economy on Economic Growth in Rwanda: An Empirical Study during the Period (2000-2019)

PurposeThis study aims to analyze the effect of the knowledge economy on economic growth in Rwanda, using time series data over 2000-2019. Design/methodology/approach We used the Auto Regressive DistributedLagged (ARDL) bound testing approach to estimate the relationship between knowledge economy and economic growth in Rwanda in the short and long run. FindingsThe results show that Knowledge-Economy indicators have a significant long-run relationship with the economic growth in Rwanda. Originality/value – Actions for increasing spending on research and development with the expansion of databases and information centers within government agencies are very essential for Rwanda to increase the economic growth and competitiveness in the global markets.
Clinical evaluation of gingival margin stability following conventional versus microsurgical techniques of esthetic crown lengthening: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Aim: To assess the gingival margin stability following conventional versus microsurgical approach of esthetic crown lengthening in management of patients with anterior short clinical crowns. Methodology: Twenty-four patients indicated for esthetic crown lengthening were selected and divided into either test or control groups where microsurgical approach or conventional technique were performed respectively. All patients were assessed at different intervals (baseline, 3, and 6 months) for the outcomes: gingival margin (GM), Pink esthetic score (PES), soft tissue level (STL), mesial (MP) and distal papilla (DP) levels, postoperative swelling (POS), postoperative pain (POP) and patient satisfaction and were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: there was a statistically significant reduction in the gingival margin level after 3 and 6 months in both groups with statistically significant more mm and percentage reduction within the control group. The microsurgical approach showed a statistically significant improvement in the PES at 3 and 6 months, while the conventional approach showed a statistically significant improvement only at 6 months with no statistically significant percentage gain between both groups at 3 and 6 months. Less pain was experienced with the test group through less intake of analgesics. Also, less swelling was observed in the test group at day 2 and day 5 with statistically significant difference with more patient satisfaction. Conclusions: Both groups significantly improved all clinical outcomes after 6 months, but the microsurgical approach showed less postoperative pain, swelling and gained more patient satisfaction. (3212) Mohamed El-Shafie Hassan, et al. E.D. J. Vol. 67, No. 4
The use of Diode laser with photosensitizer (Indocyanine Green) in Treatment of chronic Periodontitis patients (clinical microbiological study)

Objectives: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the clinical effect of Indocyanine Green photosensitizer activated by Diode laser as an adjunctive treatment to non-surgical periodontal therapy and it's antimicrobial effect on porphyromonas gingivalis and prevotella intermedia Patients and methods: Thirty patients of both sexes over the age of 30 who were diagnosed with chronic periodontitis were selected. Medical and dental history were taken from the patients. Evaluation of clinical parameters was performed 1. Plaque index. 2. Clinical attachment level. 3 pocket probing depth 4 Bleeding index. The microbiological evaluation was performed by obtaining samples of gingival crevicular fluid. All patients were treated with full scaling and root planing. Then the patients were divided into the two groups: Group 1): consisted of fifteen patients. Application of Photodynamic therapy using diode laser combined with indocyanine photosensitizer. Group 2): consisted of fifteen patients, treated by scaling and root planning. Clinical and microbiological evaluation was performed at the baseline and after six weeks Results: All clinical parameters (PI, SBI, PPD and CAL), total bacterial count in addition to P.gingivalis & P.intermedia counts were revealed statistically significant difference after six weeks of treatment among both groups. However on comparing post-treatment values of P.gingivalis & P.intermedia counts in between groups demonstrated statistically significant difference between groups 1&2. Conclusions: The Indocyanine Green Photodynamic therapy offers a promising therapeutic approach in periodontal treatment as adjunct to SRP.
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Inquiry-based working contributes to teacher professionalization and educational improvements. This article presents the key findings of a qualitative case study carried out in three primary schools in the Netherlands. That study focused on the inquiry-based working of school boards, school leaders, and teachers, with the goal of better understanding how schools establish an inquiry-based culture. As a follow-up to a nationwide survey, this case study used semi-structured interviews , observations, and document analysis to gain insight into the interplay between school boards, school leaders
PROPAGATION OF SOME HARD–TO–ROOT ORNAMENTAL PLANTS BY TISSUE CULTURE III – ROOTING STAGE

Growing Cupressus macrocarpa shoots on Murashige and Skoog (1962) medium (MS) with IBA at 20 ppm for 7 days before sub-culturing on a medium free of plant growth regulators gave rise to the best possible rooting percentage with only one root/shoot. Rooting percentage of Conocarpus erectus rose significantly to its utmost with indolebutyric acid (IBA) at 5 ppm.
Heterosis and combining ability for yield and yield components in bread wheat under different nitrogen rates

A one-way diallel cross among six common wheat genotypes were evaluated in F1 at Etay EI-Baroud Agricultural Research Station during 2018/2019 and 2019/ 2020 seasons. These diallel F1 crosses were made to determine heterosis and types of gene action for grain yield/plant and its attributes traits under different nitrogen rates. Highly significant and positive heterotic effects for 1000-kernel weight were detected in (P2×P3), (P2×P4), (P1×P5) and (P2×P6) at the three nitrogen rates. Meanwhile, the crosses (P1×P4), (P1×P6), (P4×P6) and (P5×P6) recorded positive and significant heterotic effects for 1000-kernel weight under normal (75 kg N/fed.) nitrogen rate. The grain yield/plant showed significant and negative heterotic effects relative to the better parent for most crosses at the three nitrogen rates except (P1×P2), which showed positive and significant heterotic effects. General combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) mean squares were highly significant for all traits, and GCA/ SCA ratios were greater than unity for all studied traits at three nitrogen rates.The parental genotypes P1 (Gemmeiza 12), P2 (Gemmeiza 9), P3 (Giza 171), P4 (Line 1), P5 (Line 2), P6 (Line 3) appeared to be the best general combines for grain yield and some of its components in the three nitrogen rates. The cross combinations (P1×P2), (P2xP3) and (P2xP4), (P2xP5), (P2xP6), (P3xP5), (P4xP5), (P5xP6) were superior to their parental genotypes for heterosis relative to better parent, general and specific combining ability under three nitrogen rates.
Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair with or without Fundoplication. Is There Any Difference?

Background: A hiatal hernia is a type of hernia in which abdominal organs (typically the stomach) slip through the diaphragm into the middle compartment of the chest. This may result in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) with symptoms such as a taste of acid in the back of the mouth or heartburn. Other symptoms may include swallowing trouble and chest pains. Objectives: This study aimed to compare laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair (HHR) cruroplasty (the effect of hernia reduction and only repair of diaphragmatic crura) versus HHR with concomitant fundoplication in terms of relative frequency and severity of symptoms before laparoscopic antireflux surgery, and DeMeester scores (DMS), relative symptom improvement, patients’ satisfaction, and complications after antireflux surgery. Patients and methods: This prospective randomized study was conducted in GIT Unit of General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, on 18 patients with hiatal hernia underwent laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair. They were divided into two equal groups; 1st group was laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair (HHR) without fundoplication and 2nd group was with Nissen Fundoplication (HHR – LNF). Results: We found that there was complete absence of hernia among HHE-LNF group (0.0 %) versus 2 patients (22.2 %) had persistent hernia after HHR group with no significance difference between both groups preand postoperatively. There was not a statistically significance difference between the two studied groups regarding success rate with 100.0% versus 77.8% among HHR_LNF and HHR respectively. Conclusion: Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair with Nissen Fundoplication had better short-term outcome than without Nissen fundoplication.
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This study used a self-regulation framework to analyze psychological characteristics of coronary heart disease (CHD) and cancer patients in the previously unexamined cultural context of Iran. Consistent with research conducted elsewhere, Iranian CHD patients reported higher and cancer patients reported lower anger. CHD patients also were higher in anxiety, and cancer patients relied more strongly on the defense mechanisms of rationality, emotional defensiveness, self-sacrifice, and harmonious relations. Suggestions that cancer would predict depression and greater internalized anger received no support in Iran. In conformity with a selfregulation perspective, the Integrative Self Knowledge (ISK) Scale partially mediated relationships of perceived stress with psychological characteristics previously linked with CHD and cancer. CHD patients Nima Ghorbani, Sahar Tahbaz, P. J. Watson et al. 2 also displayed higher perceived stress and lower ISK. Overall, Iranian CHD patients exhibited stronger parallels with previous research, and a self-regulation perspective had a clearer relevance to their psychological functioning. For cancer patients, parallels were more limited and the relevance of self-regulation more complex.
Humor Styles Moderate the Relationship Between Rumination and Mental Health in Community Residents

The present study investigated how humor styles moderate the associations between rumination and mental health (depressive symptoms, satisfaction with life, and positive mental health) in community residents. Participants (N = 382) were assessed with the Ruminative Response Scale (RRS), Humor Styles Questionnaire (HSQ), Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), and Positive Mental Health Scale (PMH-scale). Hayes’ PROCESS macro revealed that rumination had a direct effect on depressive symptoms and was moderated by affiliative humor, self-enhancing humor, and aggressive humor, respectively. The relationship between rumination and satisfaction with life was moderated by self-enhancing humor, aggressive humor, and self-defeating humor, respectively. Affiliative humor, self-enhancing humor, and aggressive humor were moderators in the relation between rumination and positive mental health. This study revealed that different humor styles have varying impacts between rumination and mental health. It is crucial for healthcare professionals to promote the importance of using adaptive humor styles to improve mental health.
Evolutionary Conflict

Evolutionary conflict occurs when two parties can each affect a joint phenotype, but they gain from pushing it in opposite directions. Conflicts occur across many biological levels and domains but share many features. They are a major source of biological maladaptation. They affect biological diversity, often increasing it, at almost every level. Because opponents create selection that can be strong, persistent, and malevolent, conflict often leads to accelerated evolution and arms races. Conflicts might even drive the majority of adaptation, with pathogens leading the way as selective forces. The evolution of conflicts is complex, with outcomes determined partly by the relative evolvability of each party and partly by the kinds of power that each evolves. Power is a central issue in biology. In addition to physical strength and weapons, it includes strength from numbers and complexity; abilities to bind and block; advantageous timing; and abilities to acquire, use, and distort information.
Dynamic Capacitated Arc Routing Problem in E-Bike Sharing System: A Monte Carlo Tree Search Approach

This paper studies a dynamic capacitated arc routing problem for battery replacement in an e-bike sharing system, where workers replace batteries for underpowered e-bikes along street segments dynamically. The objective is to replace as many batteries as possible and minimize pickup failures. The temporal dependency of the routing decisions, the conflict of the workers’ operations, and the stochastic and dynamic nature of user demands all make this a difficult problem. To cope with these difficulties, a “Partition-First, Route-Second” bi-level solution framework is adopted to describe the problem in two different time scales. On the large time scale, a spatiotemporal partitioning method, which divides the road network into nonoverlapping subzones, is proposed to decompose the problem. On the small time scale, this paper models the routing decision process of individual worker as a Markov Decision Process. We adopt a lookahead policy that simulates future information and decisions over some horizons to evaluate the long-term influence of current feasible decisions. A Monte Carlo Tree Search algorithm is also used to improve the simulation efficiency. By performing numerical computation experiments on a test case study and comparing with some benchmarking policies, we demonstrate the effectiveness and efficiency of the suggested method.
ArmIn: Explore the Feasibility of Designing a Text-entry Application Using EMG Signals

EMG is becoming an emerging interface for human-computer interface and has been applied to gesture recognition in previous work. However, those existing EMG-based interfaces can only recognize gestures at a coarse-grained level such as hand and arm gestures, which constraints their usage in applications involving fine-grained activities such as text entry via keystrokes. As a result, in this paper, we attempt to push the limit of existing EMG-based interfaces and propose the first wearable text-entry system, named ArmIn, with EMG signals. ArmIn is designed to recognize keystroke gestures with the help of a finger on printed and physical keyboards. We implement ArmIn using commodity EMG sensors and custom hardware board, and conduct experiments to evaluate its performance. By carefully designing the data processing scheme, ArmIn can recognize keystrokes on both kinds of keyboard, with 89.5% and 87.5% accuracy respectively, when it is worn on a user's left arm.
Negative heterosis for meiotic recombination rate in spermatocytes of the domestic chicken Gallus gallus

Benef its and costs of meiotic recombination are a matter of discussion. Because recombination breaks allele combinations already tested by natural selection and generates new ones of unpredictable f itness, a high recombination rate is generally benef icial for the populations living in a f luctuating or a rapidly changing environment and costly in a stable environment. Besides genetic benef its and costs, there are cytological effects of recombination, both positive and negative. Recombination is necessary for chromosome synapsis and segregation. However, it involves a massive generation of double-strand DNA breaks, erroneous repair of which may lead to germ cell death or various mutations and chromosome rearrangements. Thus, the benef its of recombination (generation of new allele combinations) would prevail over its costs (occurrence of deleterious mutations) as long as the population remains suff iciently heterogeneous. Using immunolocalization of MLH1, a mismatch repair protein, at the synaptonemal complexes, we examined the number and distribution of recombination nodules in spermatocytes of two chicken breeds with high (Pervomai) and low (Russian Crested) recombination rates and their F1 hybrids and backcrosses. We detected negative heterosis for recombination rate in the F1 hybrids. Backcrosses to the Pervomai breed were rather homogenous and showed an intermediate recombination rate. The differences in overall recombination rate between the breeds, hybrids and backcrosses were mainly determined by the differences in the crossing over number in the seven largest macrochromosomes. The decrease in recombination rate in F1 is probably determined by diff iculties in homology matching between the DNA sequences of genetically divergent breeds. The suppression of recombination in the hybrids may impede gene f low between parapatric populations and therefore accelerate their genetic divergence.
Water requirements for carrot crop with sprinkler irrigation under Russian conditions

MJAE, January 2022 37 WATER REQUIREMENTS FOR CARROT CROP WITH SPRINKLER IRRIGATION UNDER RUSSIAN CONDITIONS Abdeltawab M. I. Zedan&*, Pchyolkin Victor, Mohamed A. Rashad and Ahmed F. Khedr 1 Assoc. Prof. of Irrigation and Drainage Eng., Ag. Eng. Dept., Fac. of Ag. , Zagazig U. , Egypt. 2 Prof. of land reclamation and Irrigation, Russian State Agrarian U. , Moscow, Russia. 3 Assoc. Prof. of Irrigation and Drainage Eng., Ag. Eng. Dept., Fac. of Ag. , Suez Canal U. , Egypt. * E-mail: Mto252000@yahoo.com
Developing a More Accurate Biomedical Literature Retrieval Method using Deep Learning and Citations in PubMed Central Full-text Articles

Most queries submitted to a literature search engine can be more precisely written as sentences to give the search engine more specific information. Sentence queries should be more effective, in principle, than short queries with small numbers of keywords. Querying with full sentences is also a key step in question-answering and citation recommendation systems. Despite the considerable progress in natural language processing (NLP) in recent years, using sentence queries on current search engines does not yield satisfactory results. In this study, we developed a deep learning-based method for sentence queries, called DeepSenSe, using citation data available in full-text articles obtained from PubMed Central (PMC). A large amount of labeled data was generated from millions of matched citing sentences and cited articles, making it possible to train quality predictive models using modern deep learning techniques. A two-stage approach was designed: in the first stage we used a modified BM25 algorithm to obtain the top 1000 relevant articles; the second stage involved re-ranking the relevant articles using DeepSenSe. We tested our method using a large number of sentences extracted from real scientific articles in PMC. Our method performed substantially better than PubMed and Google Scholar for sentence queries.