Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
APPLYING THE BDI INTELLIGENT AGENT MODEL FOR MONITORING ENTERPRISE PROJECTS

In this paper, we present a part of our research on development autonomous multiagent system in monitoring enterprise projects. We have designed and developed a prototype of intelligent agent software based on BDI (beliefs-desiresintentions) model. Based on some simple data simulations of enterprise projects, our agents have showed capabilities accessing and providing the actual progress information of projects.
Evaluation des Auswahlverfahrens von Medizinstudenten an der Universität Witten/Herdecke Teil I: Inter-Rater-Reliabilität des Interviewverfahrens

Background: The University of Witten/Herdecke was founded in 1983 as the first private university in Germany to teach medicine. The University is not part of the centralized state system of medical placement distribution but rather has its own concept and procedure relating to its choice of students. In order to evaluate reliability and validity of the process of selecting medical students at the University of Witten/Herdecke, the first step was to analyse the interview selection process. Material and methods: The basic foundation of this examination were the results of the interview period of of the admission process from 1999 to 2000. In order to test inter-rater-reliability of the interviewers, a modified Cohen Kappa coefficient for multiple nominal scaled variables was used with regards to the group as a whole and also individually for the subgroups gender, admission year, age-groups and A Level results. Results:With Kappa-values ranging from 0.70 in 2000 to 0.88 in 1999 the reliability of the interviewer-process is obvious. However there are clear differences in the two years examined with regards to agreement in the decisions of interviewers. In the subgroup analysis with regards to gender no differences in the Kappa values were seen (male: 0,81; female: 0.8). Slightly less agreement can be seen with regards to subgroup analyses of A Level results of applicants ranging from 0.76 to 0.82. Discussion: In summary, this study shows that the application selection procedure for medicine at the medical faculty of the University of Witten/Herdecke is a reliable instrument with a high inter-rater reliability. This remains the case even though the interviewers do not seem to have standardized decision making criteria. Whether individual criteria/constellations were decisive with regards to the decision making process will be the subject of a further study.
Deep Learning in Characteristics-Sorted Factor Models

To study the characteristics-sorted factor model in asset pricing, we develop a bottom-up approach with state-of-the-art deep learning optimization. With an economic objective to minimize pricing errors, we train a non-reduced-form neural network using firm characteristics [inputs], and generate factors [intermediate features], to fit security returns [outputs]. Sorting securities on firm characteristics provides a nonlinear activation to create long-short portfolio weights, as a hidden layer, from lag characteristics to realized returns. Our model offers an alternative perspective for dimension reduction on firm characteristics [inputs], rather than factors [intermediate features], and allows for both nonlinearity and interactions on inputs. Our empirical findings are twofold. We find robust statistical and economic evidence in evaluating various portfolios and individual stock returns. Finally, we show highly significant results in factor investing, improvement in dissecting anomalies, as well as the volatility exposures in deep characteristics.
Submitted to the Annals of Applied Probability SPECTRAL GAPS AND ERROR ESTIMATES FOR INFINITE-DIMENSIONAL METROPOLIS-HASTINGS WITH NON-GAUSSIAN PRIORS

We study a class of Metropolis-Hastings algorithms for target measures that are absolutely continuous with respect to a large class of non-Gaussian prior measures on Banach spaces. The algorithm is shown to have a spectral gap in a Wasserstein-like semimetric weighted by a Lyapunov function. A number of error bounds are given for computationally tractable approximations of the algorithm including bounds on the closeness of Cesáro averages and other pathwise quantities via perturbation theory. Several applications illustrate the breadth of problems to which the results apply such as various likelihood approximations and perturbations of prior measures.
Openness and Reproducibility: Insights from a Model-Centric Approach.

This paper investigates the conceptual relationship between openness and reproducibility using a model-centric approach, heavily informed by probability theory and statistics. We first clarify the concepts of reliability, auditability, replicability, and reproducibility--each of which denotes a potential scientific objective. Then we advance a conceptual analysis to delineate the relationship between open scientific practices and these objectives. Using the notion of an idealized experiment, we identify which components of an experiment need to be reported and which need to be repeated to achieve the relevant objective. The model-centric framework we propose aims to contribute precision and clarity to the discussions surrounding the so-called reproducibility crisis.
Adversarial Networks for Camera Pose Regression and Refinement

Despite recent advances on the topic of direct camera pose regression using neural networks, accurately estimating the camera pose of a single RGB image still remains a challenging task. To address this problem, we introduce a novel framework based, in its core, on the idea of implicitly learning the joint distribution of RGB images and their corresponding camera poses using a discriminator network and adversarial learning. Our method allows not only to regress the camera pose from a single image, however, also offers a solely RGB-based solution for camera pose refinement using the discriminator network. Further, we show that our method can effectively be used to optimize the predicted camera poses and thus improve the localization accuracy. To this end, we validate our proposed method on the publicly available 7-Scenes dataset improving upon the results of direct camera pose regression methods.
Performance of Kriging-Based Soft Classification on WiFS/IRS-1D Image Using Ground Hyperspectral Signatures

Hard/soft classification techniques are the conventional ways of image classification on satellite data. These classifiers have a number of drawbacks. First, these approaches are inappropriate for mixed pixels. Second, these approaches do not consider spatial variability. Kriging-based soft classification (KBSC) is a nonparametric geostatistical method. It exploits the spatial variability of the classes within the image. This letter compares the performance of KBSC with other conventional hard/soft classification techniques. The satellite data used in this study is the Wide Field Sensor from the Indian Remote Sensing Satellite-1D (IRS-1D). The ground hyperspectral signatures acquired from the agricultural fields by a handheld spectroradiometer are used to detect subpixel targets from the satellite images. Two measures of closeness have been used for the accuracy assessment of the KBSC to that of the conventional classifications. The results prove that the KBSC is statistically more accurate than the other conventional techniques.
A Nationwide Study of ADHD Drug Use among Adults in Iceland 2003-2012

3 Ágrip . 5 Acknowledgements . 7 Table of contents . 8 List of figures . 9 List of tables . 9 List of abbreviations . 9 Introduction . 10 1 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder . 10 1.1 Adult ADHD . 10 1.1.1 Diagnosis . 11 1.1. 2 Treatment options . 14 1.1. 2.1 Pharmacological treatment . 14 1.1. 2.2 Psychological treatment . 16 1.1. 3 Diagnosis and treatment options in Iceland.16 2 Centrally acting sympathomimetics . 18 2.1 The Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical drug classification system . 18 3 Pharmacoepidemiology . 20 3.1 Prescription registers . 20 3.2 Drug utilization studies . 21 3.2.1 Biases in registry based drug utilization studies . 21 3.3 The Icelandic Medicines Registry . 22 4 Aims. 24 References . 25 Original publication . 31 Appendix A – Diagnosis criteria . 38 Appendix B – Study Approvals . 40
Development of an E-learning Resource on Mobile Devices for Kinesiology: A Pilot Study

[Purpose] Although the potential use of mobile devices as new e-learning tools has been reported in various educational fields, there are not enough e-learning resources for mobile devices in physical or occupational therapy education. This article describes the results of development and students' use of a resource for physical and occupational therapy education. [Methods] We developed an e-learning resource for mobile devices as part of a kinesiology course. It was designed to help students acquire knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. The e-learning resource was provided to second-year physical and occupational therapy undergraduate students (n = 41) for 6 weeks of a 15-week course in kinesiology. After 6 weeks, the situation of use, students' levels of satisfaction, and comments were surveyed by questionnaire. [Results] The e-learning resource was text-based, and had many quizzes and tests. Approximately 70% of the students who had mobile devices used the resource on these devices at least once. Of these students, more than 80% were satisfied with it. The students used the resource on mobile devices at various locations. [Conclusion] Our e-learning resource for mobile devices could be used as a support tool to provide knowledge about the musculoskeletal system.
“Throughcare” for Drug-Using Prisoners in Britain

Abstract (Counselling, Assessment, Referral, Advice and Throughcare) schemes have been operational in prisons throughout England and Wales for three and a half years, designed to increase the support available to drug-using prisoners both during custody and on release. Specifically the CARAT service has a remit to ‘bridge the gap’ between custody and the community. However, to date there have been few attempts to evaluate schemes or the impact on throughcare provision. This article reports on research conducted by the authors on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen (an area in the North West of England) Drug Action Team, to evaluate the efficacy of throughcare arrangements for drug users (or former drug users) leaving prison and returning to a specific locality, in recognition of both the potential contribution of CARAT schemes and the likelihood of problems having arisen from the creation of a new service and evolving service arrangements.
The Development of an Osteoporosis Prevention Education Intervention

Abstract Background: Osteoporosis prevention education interventions have been found to be ineffective. Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of a developed intervention based on the health belief model, which emphasized its visible severity and proximal time of onset. Method: A sample of 109 college women were randomly assigned to either a treatment or control group to receive an osteoporosis prevention education intervention or stress management intervention, respectively. After pretest, interventions were administered, followed by posttest two weeks later. Results: Both groups showed a significant increase in perceived benefits of exercise to prevent osteoporosis, perceived barriers to exercise, perceived barriers to calcium and health motivation; however, there were no group differences. Perceived susceptibility to osteoporosis differed significantly before and after intervention; however, there was no group difference post intervention after controlling for difference before intervention. Discussion: Likely due to the distal time of onset of osteoporosis, young individuals are not concerned with preventing the disease. Promoted health behaviors should be desirable and manageable. Translation to Health Education Practice: Promoted health behaviors should emphasize benefits that are motivating with more proximal, rather than distal, time of onset. They should also be promoted for their enjoyment in order to help initiate, and ultimately sustain, them.
Stigma associated with PTSD: perceptions of treatment seeking combat veterans.

OBJECTIVE Although stigma associated with serious mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and depression has been studied very little is known about stigma associated with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This study explored stigma related to PTSD among treatment-seeking Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF) combat veterans. METHOD Sixteen treatment-seeking OEF/OIF veterans with combat-related PTSD participated in focus groups. We used qualitative methods to explore PTSD-related stigma. RESULTS Common perceived stereotypes of treatment-seeking veterans with PTSD included labels such as "dangerous/violent," or "crazy," and a belief that combat veterans are responsible for having PTSD. Most participants reported avoiding treatment early on to circumvent a label of mental illness. Participants initially reported experiencing some degree of self-stigma; however, following engagement in treatment they predominantly resisted these stereotypes. Although most participants considered combat-related PTSD as less stigmatizing than other mental illnesses, they reported difficulties with reintegration. Such challenges likely stem from both PTSD symptoms and veterans' perceptions of how the public views them. Most reported that fellow combat veterans best understood them. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Awareness of public stereotypes impacts help seeking at least early in the course of illness. Peer-based outreach and therapy groups may help veterans engage in treatment early and resist stigma.
Diagnostic accuracy of fractional flow reserve from anatomic CT angiography.

CONTEXT Coronary computed tomographic (CT) angiography is a noninvasive anatomic test for diagnosis of coronary stenosis that does not determine whether a stenosis causes ischemia. In contrast, fractional flow reserve (FFR) is a physiologic measure of coronary stenosis expressing the amount of coronary flow still attainable despite the presence of a stenosis, but it requires an invasive procedure. Noninvasive FFR computed from CT (FFR(CT)) is a novel method for determining the physiologic significance of coronary artery disease (CAD), but its ability to identify ischemia has not been adequately examined to date. OBJECTIVE To assess the diagnostic performance of FFR(CT) plus CT for diagnosis of hemodynamically significant coronary stenosis. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PATIENTS Multicenter diagnostic performance study involving 252 stable patients with suspected or known CAD from 17 centers in 5 countries who underwent CT, invasive coronary angiography (ICA), FFR, and FFR(CT) between October 2010 and October 2011. Computed tomography, ICA, FFR, and FFR(CT) were interpreted in blinded fashion by independent core laboratories. Accuracy of FFR(CT) plus CT for diagnosis of ischemia was compared with an invasive FFR reference standard. Ischemia was defined by an FFR or FFR(CT) of 0.80 or less, while anatomically obstructive CAD was defined by a stenosis of 50% or larger on CT and ICA. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary study outcome assessed whether FFR(CT) plus CT could improve the per-patient diagnostic accuracy such that the lower boundary of the 1-sided 95% confidence interval of this estimate exceeded 70%. RESULTS Among study participants, 137 (54.4%) had an abnormal FFR determined by ICA. On a per-patient basis, diagnostic accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of FFR(CT) plus CT were 73% (95% CI, 67%-78%), 90% (95% CI, 84%-95%), 54% (95% CI, 46%-83%), 67% (95% CI, 60%-74%), and 84% (95% CI, 74%-90%), respectively. Compared with obstructive CAD diagnosed by CT alone (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC], 0.68; 95% CI, 0.62-0.74), FFR(CT) was associated with improved discrimination (AUC, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.75-0.86; P < .001). CONCLUSION Although the study did not achieve its prespecified primary outcome goal for the level of per-patient diagnostic accuracy, use of noninvasive FFR(CT) plus CT among stable patients with suspected or known CAD was associated with improved diagnostic accuracy and discrimination vs CT alone for the diagnosis of hemodynamically significant CAD when FFR determined at the time of ICA was the reference standard.
A comparison of correlates associated with adult physical activity behavior in major cities and regional settings.

OBJECTIVE People living outside of urban areas are at higher risk for physical inactivity. Understanding physical activity correlates in different settings is important for understanding this risk. This study compared psychological, demographic, and health-related correlates of activity among adults living in major cities (urban areas) and regional (low-population density) towns and whether there were significant differences in how these potential determinants related to physical activity. METHODS Participants (n = 756) were male and female adults who were members of the Australian Health and Social Science panel. Participant characteristics and physical activity were assessed using standardized measures via an online survey. Differences in the strength of the relation between the physical activity correlates were tested using equality of regression coefficient tests. RESULTS Few differences in physical activity determinants between major cities and regional settings were observed. For major city and regional areas, self-efficacy and outcome expectations were the most strongly related correlates to physical activity. The strength of associations between the correlates and physical activity did not differ between areas, with the exception of working status. Not working was associated with lower odds of meeting physical activity guidelines for major city residents but not for regional residents. CONCLUSION Physical activity correlates were generally similar for people living in major city and regional areas. This suggests that physical activity interventions targeting personal factors do not need to tailor to a person's level of urbanization. Studies examining the interaction between psychological correlates of physical activity and environmental factors are needed.
Progranulin mutations as risk factors for Alzheimer disease.

IMPORTANCE Mutations in the progranulin gene are known to cause diverse clinical syndromes, all attributed to frontotemporal lobar degeneration. We describe 2 patients with progranulin gene mutations and evidence of Alzheimer disease (AD) pathology. We also conducted a literature review. OBSERVATIONS This study focused on case reports of 2 unrelated patients with progranulin mutations at the University of California, San Francisco, Memory and Aging Center. One patient presented at age 65 years with a clinical syndrome suggestive of AD and showed evidence of amyloid aggregation on positron emission tomography. Another patient presented at age 54 years with logopenic progressive aphasia and, at autopsy, showed both frontotemporal lobar degeneration with TDP-43 inclusions and AD. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE In addition to autosomal-dominant frontotemporal lobar degeneration, mutations in the progranulin gene may be a risk factor for AD clinical phenotypes and neuropathology.
Clear Self, Better Relationships: Adolescents' Self-Concept Clarity and Relationship Quality With Parents and Peers Across 5 Years.

This study examined reciprocal associations between adolescents' self-concept clarity (SCC) and their relationship quality with parents and best friends in a five-wave longitudinal study from age 13 to 18 years. In all, 497 adolescents (57% boys) reported on their SCC and all informants (i.e., adolescents, both parents, and adolescents' best friends) reported on support and negative interaction. Within-person cross-lagged analyses provided systematic evidence for both parent effects and child effects, with the direction of effects being strongly dependent on the relational context. For example, higher maternal support predicted higher adolescent SCC, supporting a parent effects perspective, whereas higher SCC predicted lower paternal negative interaction, supporting a child effects perspective. Peer effects on adolescent SCC were not consistently found across adolescent and best friend reports.
The validation of the pervasive developmental

Objective To modify and validate the questionnaire short version that is sensitive and be able to differentiate pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs) from other significant developmental delays among children aged 1-5 year. Materials and methods The parents of 205 children 1-5 years old with PDDs, other psychiatric problems, and normal children were asked to complete the screening questionnaires. The instrument was modified from the Pervasive Developmental Disorders Screening Questionnaire, PDDSQ1-4. The reliability and validity of the questionnaire were determined by comparing them with the diagnoses given by child psychiatrists. Results The 10-item questionnaire composed yes/no answer of communication, social interaction and repetitive behavior or restricted range of interests items. Good internal consistency was found, the sensitivity and specificity of the score at 5 or more were 70.8% and 93.6% respectively. Conclusion PDDs screening instrument could screen children with PDDs from normal children and children with other psychiatric disorders. In addition, this screening tool is short and convenient using by health personal in well baby clinic in the community. However, further study among large number of children in the community is needed.
Speckle-correlation monitoring of the internal micro-vascular flow

The results of experimental study of possibility to monitor the micro-vascular blood flow in superficial tissues of various organs with the use of endoscope-based full-field speckle correlometer are presented. The blood microcirculation monitoring was carried out in the course of the laparotomy of abdominal cavity of laboratory animals (rats). Transfer of laser light to the area of interest and scattered radiation from the probed zone to the detector (CMOS camera) was carried out via fiber-optic bundles of endoscopic system. Microscopic hemodynamics was analyzed for small intestine, liver, spleen, kidney, and pancreas under different conditions (normal state, provocated peritonitis and ischemia, administration of vasodilative agents such as papaverine, lidocaine). The prospects and problems of internal monitoring of microvascular flow in laboratory and clinical conditions are discussed.