Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Monothematic delusion: A case of innocence from experience

ABSTRACT Empiricists about monothematic delusion formation agree that anomalous experience is a factor in the formation of these attitudes, but disagree markedly on which further factors (if any) need to be specified. I argue that epistemic innocence may be a unifying feature of monothematic delusions, insofar as a judgment of epistemic innocence to this class of attitudes is one that opposing empiricist accounts can make. The notion of epistemic innocence allows us to tell a richer story when investigating the epistemic status of monothematic delusions, one which resists the trade-off view of pragmatic benefits and epistemic costs. Though monothematic delusions are often characterized by appeal to their epistemic costs, they can play a positive epistemic role, and this is a surprising conclusion on which, so I argue, all empiricists can agree. Thus, I show that all empiricists have the notion of epistemic innocence at their disposal.
Imitation of complex syntactic constructions by elderly adults

ABSTRACT Elderly adults (70 to 89 years) and young adults (30 to 49 years) were asked to imitate complex sentences involving embedded gerunds, wh-clauses, that-clauses, and relative clauses. The young adults were able to imitate accurately or correctly paraphrase the sentences regardless of the length, position, or type of embedded clause. The elderly adults could accurately imitate or paraphrase short constructions. The elderly adults were unable to imitate or paraphrase correctly long constructions, especially those in which the embedded clause was sentence-initial. The pattern of results demonstrates an age-related decline in syntactic processing abilities due, perhaps, to the increased processing demands of the long or sentence-initial constructions.
The Interactive Role of Implicit and Explicit Partner Evaluations on Ongoing Affective and Behavioral Romantic Realities

Past research on close relationships has increasingly focused on the assessment of implicit constructs to shed new light on relationship processes. However, virtually nothing is known about the role of such constructs in understanding ongoing affective and behavioral romantic realities and how implicit and explicit relationship constructs interact in the context of daily relationship outcomes. Using a 21-day diary approach, the present research examined the unique and interactive role of implicit partner evaluations and explicit partner perceptions on relationship outcomes (daily relationship quality and positive relationship behaviors enacted toward partner). Results showed that more positive implicit partner evaluations uniquely predicted more positive relationship outcomes during the 21-day diary period, but that this was especially pronounced in individuals who did not explicitly perceive their partner’s attributes in an overly positive manner. Implications for the close relationship literature are discussed.
Mehrstufiges Planungskonzept für pilotierte Parkhausfunktionen

Kurzfassung In diesem Beitrag adressieren wir die Bahnund Trajektorienplanung eines vollautonomen Fahrzeuges, dass sich innerhalb eines Parkhauses bewegt und selbständig einund ausparkt. Wir schlagen hierzu eine hierarchische Struktur vor, die das gesamte Planungsproblem in auf Steuergeräteebene beherrschbare Teilschritte zerlegt. Dabei wird vor allem Wert gelegt auf eine möglichst geringe Kommunikation mit dem Parkhaus sowie dem Fahrzeug als letztendliche Entscheidungsinstanz im abgesicherten Bereich des Parkhauses. Erste Ergebnisse in einer Simulationsumgebung werden vorgestellt.
Real-Time Tracking and Reporting of Dynamic Events in Hierarchical Wireless Sensor Networks

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are highly distributed systems in which resource allocation (bandwidth, memory) must be performed efficiently to provide a minimum acceptable Quality of Service (QoS) to the regions where critical events occur. In fact, if resources are statically assigned independently from the location and instant of the events, these resources will definitely be misused. In other words, it is more efficient to dynamically grant more resources to sensor nodes affected by critical events, thus providing better network resource management and reducing end-to-nd delays of event notification and tracking. In this paper, we discuss the use of a WSN management architecture based on the active network management paradigm to provide the real-time tracking and reporting of dynamic events while ensuring efficient resource utilization. The active network management paradigm allows packets to transport not only data, but also program scripts that will be executed in the nodes to dynamically modify the operation of the network. This presumes the use of a runtime execution environment (middleware) in each node to interpret the script. We consider hierarchical (e.g. cluster-tree, two-tiered architecture) WSN topologies since they have been used to improve the timing performance of WSNs as they support deterministic medium access control protocols.
The examination of Computer Algebra Systems (CAS) integration into university-level mathematics teaching

Although the first ICMI study was almost exclusively concerned with the integration of technology into university-level mathematics, there has been little focus on this phase of education as technology-related research has become dominated by school-level studies. Computer Algebra Systems have quietly become an integral component of university-level mathematics, but little is known about the extent of CAS use and the factors influencing its integration into university curricula. School-level studies suggest that beyond the availability of technology, teachers’ conceptions and cultural elements are key factors in technology integration into mathematics teaching and learning. In this proposal I report on an ongoing project and summarize results of the first phase of this study, which is based on interviews and observations of 22 mathematicians in three countries, Hungary, UK, and US. In addition, I outline the development of the second-phase in which a questionnaire will be sent to a sample of 3500 mathematicians in the participating countries to investigate the extent of current CAS use and to examine factors influencing CAS integration into university-level mathematics education. My research contributes to the ICMI-17 by considering cultural diversity , reflecting on actual uses of technology and addressing potential impact of CAS upon mathematics teaching and learning in universities.
Prognostic Molecular Classification of Breast Cancer Based on Features Extracted from a Scale Space

Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers affecting females in the world. In recent years, many cancer researchers have been trying to determine molecular prognosis tools that predict cancer patient treatment response and/or chance of survival. In particular, the determination of gene expression signatures obtained by feature selection methods applied to large microarray datasets has shown potential. The main purpose of this study is to extend these gene signatures and molecular prognostic classifiers by investigating features constructed from a scale-space representation of the microarray data. Here, we construct a scale space by first mapping all genes to a one-dimensional functional space using protein family information. Next, we applied successive smoothing to the expression values resulting in one scale-space representation of the gene expression data from one sample. At the lowest scale, the scale space contains the original gene expression values, whereas at higher scales meta-features are formed, which are weighted sums of groups of genes. To test whether a scale-space representation is useful we performed feature selection and classification on a publicly available breast cancer expression dataset. We found that, instead of signatures consisting of single genes, meta-genes (i.e. groups of genes) that exist at higher scales were preferentially selected. We furthermore determined cross-validation errors using seven distinct classifiers (NMC, LDC, QDC, FISHERC, PARZENC, 3NNC, and LOGLC) and found that better performance is obtained using the scale-space representation than with the traditional representation of the gene expression data. As a result, we conclude that the scale-space analysis constitutes a potent way of selecting molecular signatures and is useful for prognostic classification.
Milky Way demographics with the VVV survey - I. The 84-million star colour–magnitude diagram of the Galactic bulge

Context. The Milky Way (MW) bulge is a fundamental Galactic componentfor understanding the formation and evolution of galaxies, in particular our own. The ESO Public Survey VISTA Variables in the V´ ia Lactea is a deep near-IR survey mapping the Galactic bulge and southern plane. Particularly for the bulge area, VVV is c overing∼ 315 deg 2 . Data taken during 2010 and 2011 covered the entire bulge area in the JHKs bands. Aims. We used VVV data for the whole bulge area as a single and homogeneous data set to build for the first time a single colour- magnitude diagram (CMD) for the entire Galactic bulge. Methods. Photometric data in the JHKs bands were combined to produce a single and huge data set containing 173, 150, 467 sources in the three bands, for the∼ 315 deg 2 covered by VVV in the bulge. Selecting only the data points fla gged as stellar, the total number of sources is 84, 095, 284. Results. We built the largest colour-magnitude diagrams published up to date, containing 173.1+ million sources for all data points, and more than 84.0 million sources accounting for the stellar sources only. The CMD has a complex shape, mostly owing to the complexity of the stellar population and the effects of extinction and reddening towards the Galactic centr e. The red clump (RC) giants are seen double in magnitude at b∼−8 ◦ − 10 ◦ , while in the inner part (b∼−3 ◦ ) they appear to be spreading in colour, or even splitting into a secondary peak. Stellar population models show the predominance of main-sequence and giant stars. The analysis of the outermost bulge area reveals a well-defined sequence of l ate K and M dwarfs, seen at (J− Ks)∼ 0.7− 0.9 mag and Ks& 14 mag. Conclusions. The interpretation of the CMD yields important information about the MW bulge, showing the fingerprint of its structure and content. We report a well-defined red dwarf sequence in th e outermost bulge, which is important for the planetary tran sit searches of VVV. The double RC in magnitude seen in the outer bulge is the signature of the X-shaped MW bulge, while the spreading of the RC in colour, and even its splitting into a secondary peak, ar e caused by reddening effects. The region around the Galactic centre is harder to interpret because it is strongly affected by reddening and extinction.
Bridging the gap between brand strategy and customer experience

Purpose – This paper aims to describe the development and evaluation of a process model to transform brand strategy into service experiences during the front end of new service development (NSD). This is an important yet poorly understood transformation that occurs early in service development projects. The paper also aims to describe the theoretical basis for this transformation, and introduces a process model that has been developed to understand and assist with this. Further, it seeks to describe early evaluation results and reflections upon its use.Design/methodology/approach – A research through design approach using participatory co‐design led to the development of the new process. The development was iterative and carried out together with three service providers. The process model was evaluated using a combination of qualitative methods, including interviews, observation and participatory observation.Findings – This work underlines the importance of aligning the customer experience to the company .
Dynamic inflow effects in measurements and high-fidelity computations

Abstract. A wind turbine experiences an overshoot in loading after, for example, a collective step change in pitch angle. This overshoot occurs because the wind turbine wake does not immediately reach its new equilibrium, an effect usually referred to as dynamic inflow. Vortex cylinder models and actuator disc simulations predict that the time constants of this dynamic inflow effect should decrease significantly towards the blade tip. As part of the NASA Ames Phase VI experiment, pitch steps have been performed on a turbine in controlled conditions in the wind tunnel. The measured aerodynamic forces from these experiments seemed to show much less radial dependency of the dynamic inflow time constants than expected when pitching towards low loading. Moreover the dynamic inflow effect seemed fundamentally different when pitching from low to high loading, and the reason for this behavior remained unclear in previous analyses of the experiment. High-fidelity computational fluid dynamics and free-wake vortex code computations yielded the same behavior as the experiments. In the present work these observations from the experiments and high-fidelity computations are explained based on a simple vortex cylinder wake model.
The Persistence of Income Poverty and Lifestyle Deprivation: Evidence from Italy

This article estimates poverty persistence over an individual's lifetime, using two definitions: income poverty and a multidimensional index of life-style deprivation. We stressed the ability of the two definitions to provide a generally consistent characterization of poverty persistence risks faced by various population subgroups, but also the additional insights to be gained by analyzing the two definitions in parallel in a longitudinal context. The results of multiple-spell hazard rate models highlight the weaknesses of the Italian labour market, the insufficiencies of the existing social security system and the deep territorial dualism in generating persistent poverty for certain groups of the population.
Comparing Oxidative Stress Markers and S100B, AÎ²-40 Proteins as Independent Neurological Markers in Distinguishing the Relation of Alzheimer's Disease and Diabetes Mellitus

Objective: This study compares biomarkers of oxidative stress and neurological in patients of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) to evaluate mechanisms of oxidative stress and inflammation in the pathogenesis of AD. Methods: Serum concentrations of 3-nitrotyrosine, Isoprostane, Protein Carbonyl, Malondialdehyde, Nitric Oxide, Asymmetrical Dimethyl-L-Arginine, Glutathione, and Homocysteine (as oxidative stress markers); adiponectin, fetuin A, insulin, soluble receptor of advanced glycation end products (sRAGE), IGF-I and Amylin (Insulin Resistance (IR) markers), serum amyloidβ (Aβ) and S100B protein (as neurological markers) were measured in controls, Type 2DM with or without AD, patients with AD with or without DM. Results: Even though levels of Aβ-40 was significantly higher in DM -OAD+ AD patients than DM-OAD patients (p<0.001) in AD-CEI and AD-CEI+DM groups no significant difference was observed; suggesting that higher Aβ-40 levels can be used in diagnosing the diabetes-related Alzhimer’s disease. S100B, on the other hand, was higher significantly in all AD groups (AD, AD-CEI, AD+DM-OAD) compared to Control and to solely DM group without AD (p<0.001 for control and DM respectively) which suggest that S100B can be used as a neurological biomarker independent from DM and can be used in monitoring the progression of AD. Also fetuin-A can be used in monitoring the progression and adiponectin for determining the onset of AD. Conclusions: By regulating the glycemia and IR, oxidative stress can be controlled and development of Alzheimer's disease in diabetic patients can be slowed down.
Trans-Differentiation of Rat Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Dopaminergic Neurons for Cell Transplantation

Objective: Transplantation of human embryonic dopaminergic progenitors within the striata of PD patients has provided encouraging results, but ethical concerns and tissue availability limit this approach. The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) provides a readily available source of cells, as they are derived from adult tissue. This in vitro study explored the use of MSCs as a cell source for DA neuronal induction utilizing a single adenovirus.Methods: Our lab developed a novel adenovirus expressing multiple viral 2A genes allowing for the polycistronic expression of multiple genes (Ascl1, Lmx1a, and Nurr1) for transcription factors that are involved in DA neuron differentiation and used the gene for green fluorescent protein (gfp) to track transfection. MSCs were cultured with the adenovirus, monitored morphological changes as well as expression of gfp as evidenced by fluorescence microscopy. The presence of the viral DNA within the transfected cells was confirmed with PCR, Immunocytochemistry and RTPCR.Results: MSCs cultured with the adenovirus, resulted in morphological changes as well as expression of gfp as evidenced by fluorescence microscopy. The presence of the viral DNA within the transfected cells was confirmed with PCR. Immunocytochemistry and RT-PCR analyses revealed that, cells expressing gfp have nuclear co-labeling of translated transcription factors LMX1a, and NURR1, as well as an up-regulation of these genes, along with an up-regulation of downstream gene targets, such as tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), and the dopamine transporter (DAT).
Linked electromagnetic and thermal modelling of a permanent magnet motor

This paper studies the thermal modelling of a permanent magnet motor using linked commercial design packages. The electromagnetic design is carried out using SPEED PC-BDC, from The University of Glasgow while the thermal simulation, to verify the thermal integrity of the machine, is carried out using Motor-CAD, from Motor Design Ltd. These two design procedures are often carried out separately but this illustrates that, in the modem Windows environment, it is often possible to link packages together and bring a stepchange to the sophistication of the design procedure. The results are verified experimentally.
PROTOTYPE OF A DSP-BASED INSTRUMENT FOR IN-SERVICE WIRELESS TRANSMITTER POWER MEASUREMENT

A prototype of a DSP-based instrument for in-service transmitter power measurements is presented. T he instrument implements a signal-selective algorithm for power measurements that is suitable for use in wireless environments, where possible uncontrolled interfering sources are present in the radio channel and are overlapped to the signal emitted by the transmitter under test, possibly in both time and frequency domain . The measurement method exploits the principles of cyclic spectral analysis, which are briefly recalled in the paper. Potentialities, as well as limitations of the prototype use are discussed, a nd the results of experiments with both modulated and unmodulated interfering sources are presented.
Optical Measurements of High-Density Helicon Plasma by Using a High-Speed Camera and Monochromators

Electric propulsion is an established high-efficiency method in deep space explorers. However, most of the applied methods feature electrodes in direct contact with the plasma, thus its lifetime is limited by the electrodes’ erosion. We developed electrodeless electric propulsion systems in order to overcome this problem, and performed optical measurements to estimate the high-density helicon plasma performance of the systems. The electron and neutral particle density profiles were measured by a high-speed camera, and the velocity of the singly-charged Ar ions was determined by a high-resolution monochromator. Additionally, a preliminary experiment of a spectroscopic method using an intensity ratio based on a collisional radiative model with a CCD monochromator was performed. The plasma parameters were in good agreement with the results obtained by an electrostatic probe, and the non-invasive optical measurements presented here can constitute an effective tool for evaluating an electric propulsion system.
PARENTAL VERBAL ABUSE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AS CORRELATES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING

The society expects parents to have good and desired foundations for the child, which will enable the child learn and acquire proper and safe health of mind and actions. This study examined parental verbal abuse and social support as correlates of psychological well-being. One hundred and eighty seven (187) participants took part in the study comprising Ninety (90) male and ninety-seven (97) female drawn making use of convenience sampling method from the two main hostels of Caritas University Amorji-Nike, Emene, Enugu. Their age ranged between 18-27 years with a mean age of 23years and a standard deviation of 3.60. Three set of instruments were used in the study which are: The Ryff Scale of Psychological Well-Being (Ryff, 1989), Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL) (Cohen S., et al, 1985), and Parental Verbal Abuse scale developed by the researchers. Correlational research design was used while Pearson Product Moment Correlational Coefficient statistics result revealed that the dimensions of social support have significant positive relationships with psychological well-being at (Appraisal support, r = .33, P < .01, r 2 = .11; Belonging support r = .48, P < .01, r 2 = .23; and Tangible support r = .47, P < .01, r 2 = .22) respectively. This indicates that social support and psychological wellbeing increases and decreases at the same direction. Parental verbal abuse was also found to correlate negatively with psychological well-being at r = -. 71, p<. 01. The results also showed a significant interaction between parental verbal abuse and social support on psychological wellbeing, F (4, 186) =74.13 P<. 01. From the result it was clear to note that both social support and parental verbal abuse are implicated in psychological wellbeing. Thus, having access to adequate social support is essential to a healthy life for intellectual and social development while parental verbal abuse must be averted as much as possible because of its negative association with psychological wellbeing.
Loneliness as a disturbing factor in health and well-being

This study analyses how loneliness influences health and social well-being among older people who living alone, and whether the effect of loneliness is invariant between men and women. Empirical evidence was gathered with a mail survey using multistage random sampling. The data included 425 older Finnish adults living alone. Using multi-item measures for loneliness, social network, satisfaction related to current social relationships, and self-evaluation of well-being, a research model was tested using structural equation modelling with a multigroup approach in order to test gender differences. The results indicate that loneliness has a negative effect on health, cognitive ability, and relationship satisfaction, and affects social networks. A multigroup comparison between genders revealed that the relationships between loneliness and indicators of health and social well-being are similar among men and women. Loneliness and especially its side effects on well-being could be eliminated by developing supportive actions. The results demonstrate that the social care system, working together with health authorities, has a huge opportunity to develop service strategies that respond to loneliness.