Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Lubrication during Hot Rolling on the Evolution of Through‐Thickness Textures in 18%Cr Ferritic Stainless Steel Sheet

Samples of a ferritic stainless steel sheet were hot‐rolled with and without application of lubrication. The effect of the different hot rolling processes on the evolution of texture and microstructure after hot rolling, cold rolling and subsequent recrystallization annealing was studied by means of macro and micro‐texture analysis and microstructure observations. After hot rolling, the sample rolled with lubrication displayed uniform rolling textures through the sheet thickness, while the sample rolled without lubrication showed shear textures in the outer layers of the sheet. The finite element method was employed to reveal the strain states during hot rolling with and without lubrication. The texture of the hot rolled sheet strongly influenced the formation of texture after cold rolling and final recrystallization and, therewith, planar anisotropy as well as the severity of ridging of the final gauge sheet. Hot rolling with lubrication was beneficial to the formation of strong recrystallization textures through the whole thickness layers leading to an enhanced planar anisotropy of the sheet. The recrystallized sheet hot‐rolled without lubrication displayed less severe ridging, however, which was attributed to a less frequent formation of orientation colonies in the outer thickness layers of the sheet.
Review of Data Pre-processing Techniques for Classification

Data mining is the process of extraction useful patterns from a huge dataset. These models and patterns have an effective role in a decision making task. Data mining basically depends on the quality of data. Raw data usually susceptible to missing values, noisy data, incomplete data, inconsistent data and outlier data. So it is important for these data to be pre-processed before being classified using classification algorithms. Data pre-processing is one of the most data mining steps which deals with data preparation and transformation. Preprocessed data make knowledge discovery more efficient. Preprocessing includes several techniques like cleaning, integration, transformation and data reduction. This paper shows the various preprocessing techniques applied to the classification.
Appropriation of the information and communication technologies by farmers and extension workers in Borongan, Eastern Samar

This study aimed to describe how the information and communications technologies (ICTs) are being appropriated or adapted by farmers and extension workers to fit their day-to-day activities and to find out the consequences of using ICTs from the point of view of farmers and extension workers. This study followed a qualitative case study design. Informants were identified using the snowball sampling technique. A total of 23 informants were interviewed, 13 of which were farmers and 10 were extension workers. Data were gathered using in-depth and unstructured interviews. The grounded theory analysis was used to generate a model that describes how ICTs are appropriated by farmers and extension workers in Borongan, Eastern Samar. As shown by the model, the primary intentions for using ICTs were not agriculture-related. But because of certain facilitating factors, ICT use was later modified to fit the needs and lifestyle of farmers and extension workers. Their use of ICTs for agricultural purposes led to the following consequences: 1) savings in money and time; 2) fast access to information and instant communication; 3) convenience; 4) increased knowledge; 5) easier and faster accomplishment of job; 6) improved livelihood; 7) lessening of worries, dismay and embarassment; 8) increased demand for information and technical assistance from clients and 8) people’s increased interest to learn.
Grammaires factorisées pour des dialectes apparentés

Pour la formalisation du lexique et de la grammaire de dialectes étroitement apparentés, il peut se révéler utile de factoriser une partie du travail de modélisation. Les soussystèmes linguistiques isomorphes dans les différents dialectes peuvent alors faire l’objet d’une description commune, les différences étant spécifiées par ailleurs. Cette démarche aboutit à un modèle de grammaire à couches : le noyau est commun à la famille de dialectes, et une couche superficielle détermine les caractéristiques de chacun. Nous appliquons ce procédé à la famille des langues créoles à base lexicale française de l’aire américano-caraïbe.
Revised definitions of invasive fungal disease from the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer/Invasive Fungal Infections Cooperative Group and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Mycoses Study Group (EORTC/MSG) Consensus Group.

BACKGROUND Invasive fungal diseases are important causes of morbidity and mortality. Clarity and uniformity in defining these infections are important factors in improving the quality of clinical studies. A standard set of definitions strengthens the consistency and reproducibility of such studies. METHODS After the introduction of the original European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer/Invasive Fungal Infections Cooperative Group and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Mycoses Study Group (EORTC/MSG) Consensus Group definitions, advances in diagnostic technology and the recognition of areas in need of improvement led to a revision of this document. The revision process started with a meeting of participants in 2003, to decide on the process and to draft the proposal. This was followed by several rounds of consultation until a final draft was approved in 2005. This was made available for 6 months to allow public comment, and then the manuscript was prepared and approved. RESULTS The revised definitions retain the original classifications of "proven," "probable," and "possible" invasive fungal disease, but the definition of "probable" has been expanded, whereas the scope of the category "possible" has been diminished. The category of proven invasive fungal disease can apply to any patient, regardless of whether the patient is immunocompromised, whereas the probable and possible categories are proposed for immunocompromised patients only. CONCLUSIONS These revised definitions of invasive fungal disease are intended to advance clinical and epidemiological research and may serve as a useful model for defining other infections in high-risk patients.
Plant starches and oils. Their influence on digestion in rats

The purpose of the present study was to determine the interaction effect of starch and fat of such products over blood parameters (cholesterol, triglycerides), and to evaluate starch and fat digestibility. Experiments were carried out in eight groups of Sprague-Dawley rats that were under the following diets: four of the groups were fed with a mix of 14% palm oil and 58% of each one of the starches (rice, corn, manioc and green plantain); the other four groups were fed a mix of 14% of corn oil and 58% of each one of the same starches under study. No significant differences were found in liver weight or fat digestibility among the groups of study. Significant differences were found on the starches digestibility, the green plantain starch being the one with the lowest digestibility (83–97%). The statistical differences showed an interaction between the starch and oil that affects the starch present in faeces and the starch digestibility. The evaluation of the blood parameters (cholesterol and triglycerides) showed significant differences when different starches were fed, but no so, when oils were changed. Animals that were fed manioc starch showed a higher concentration of cholesterol and triglycerides (244–150 mg dl−1), while animals that ingested green plantain starch showed the lowest concentration (93–150 mg dl−1). Our results suggest that the levels of cholesterol in rats was probably influenced by the digestibility of the starches present on the diet. The statistical analysis showed a high interaction starch vs oil over plasmatic triglycerides concentration. The green plantain starch has the same effect as some of the resistant starches. © 1998 SCI.
Evaluating the efficacy of a polymer-surfactant formulation to improve control of the citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri (Risso) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), using entomopathogenic nematodes under simulated natural conditions

Traditionally, entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) of the Heterorhabditidae and Steinernematidae targeted the soil stages of insect pests. To improve control of the citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri, which occur in the canopy of citrus trees, EPN application suspensions require the addition of adjuvants. In a growth chamber assay, simulating glasshouse conditions of 75 ± 8% relative humidity and 22°C, all treatments with Heterorhabditis zealandica and Steinernema yirgalemense achieved significantly higher mortality of adult P. citri females than did the control. The addition of 0.3% Zeba® and 0.6% Nu-Film-P® to EPN suspensions of both species did not increase mortality significantly. The ability of the above-mentioned formulation to prolong the ability of S. yirgalemense to infect P. citri and to prolong survival of infective juveniles was also evaluated under the same conditions and showed the formulation to improve both infectivity and survival for up to 2-3 h post-application. In the semi-field trial, significantly higher control of P. citri was achieved with the application of S. yirgalemense together with 0.3% Zeba® compared to the control, resulting in up to 53% control. The study conclusively showed the polymer product Zeba® to improve the ability of S. yirgalemense to infect P. citri by retarding desiccation and by buffering EPNs from suboptimal environmental conditions.
Prepectoral Direct-to-Implant Breast Reconstruction: Early Outcomes and Analysis of Postoperative Pain

Abstract Background Direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction provides high-quality aesthetic results in appropriate candidates. Most commonly, implants are placed in the subpectoral space which can lead to pain and breast animation. Surgical and technological advances have allowed for successful prepectoral implant placement which may eliminate these trade-offs. Objectives Here we present early outcomes from 153 reconstructions in 94 patients who underwent prepectoral DTI. We sought to determine whether these patients have less postoperative pain and narcotic use than subpectoral implant or expander placement. Methods A retrospective review was performed for all prepectoral DTI reconstructions at our institution from 2015 to 2016. Data were collected on postoperative pain and narcotic use while in hospital. Results The average follow-up time was 8.5 months (range, 3–17 months) and the overall complication rate was 27% (n = 41) with the most common complications being skin necrosis (9%, n = 13) and infection (7%, n = 11). No statistically significant difference in complications was found in patients who underwent postmastectomy radiation therapy. Patients who underwent prepectoral DTI reconstruction did not have a statistically significant difference in postoperative pain and narcotic use while in-hospital compared with other techniques. Conclusion Prepectoral DTI reconstruction provides good results with similar complication rates to subpectoral techniques. Prepectoral DTI eliminates the problem of breast animation. Although our series did not reach statistical significance in pain scores or requirement for postoperative narcotics, we believe that it is an important preliminary result and with larger numbers we anticipate a more definitive conclusion. Level of Evidence: 4
Requirement for β-Catenin in Anterior-Posterior Axis Formation in Mice

The anterior-posterior axis of the mouse embryo is defined before formation of the primitive streak, and axis specification and subsequent anterior development involves signaling from both embryonic ectoderm and visceral endoderm. Τhe Wnt signaling pathway is essential for various developmental processes, but a role in anterior-posterior axis formation in the mouse has not been previously established. β-Catenin is a central player in the Wnt pathway and in cadherin-mediated cell adhesion. We generated β-catenin–deficient mouse embryos and observed a defect in anterior-posterior axis formation at embryonic day 5.5, as visualized by the absence of Hex and Hesx1 and the mislocation of cerberus-like and Lim1 expression. Subsequently, no mesoderm and head structures are generated. Intercellular adhesion is maintained since plakoglobin substitutes for β-catenin. Our data demonstrate that β-catenin function is essential in anterior-posterior axis formation in the mouse, and experiments with chimeric embryos show that this function is required in the embryonic ectoderm.
Airborne visual tracking and reidentification system

Abstract. Visual tracking and reidentification has gathered a lot of attention in real-world surveillance applications. We explore on-board visual tracking and reidentification of a person from a moving camera, such as a drone. We develop an android application which can communicate with the drone and transmit roll, pitch, and vertical upthrust instructions. We use a kernelized correlation filter tracker for tracking the person, and for the reidentification task we apply a deep three-dimensional ConvNet. The experiments demonstrate a robust performance.
Biochemical and molecular analysis of soybean seed from Turkey

We aimed molecular analysis of soybean by lecithin specific primer pairs LE5/LE6. Genomic DNA was extracted from soybean by CTAB method and EZ1 nucleic acid isolation system. A sensitive qualitative detection method for soybean, using the polymerase chain reaction was developed with E5/LE6 primers, produced a 195 bp product. However, the antioxidant activity of methanolic extract of soybean from Turkey by using DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assays, showed higher antioxidant activity with 53.19±0.87% and 45.10±0.32%, respectively. Fatty acid compositions and several phenolic acids and flavonoids of soybean extract were analysed by gas and high performenace chromatography. Data showed that, the main compounds of the extract were eriodictyol, naringenin and linoleic acid. Key words: Antioxidant activity, fatty acid, flavonoid, soybean, molecular marker.
EVIDÊNCIAS DE VALIDADE DO T20 COMO APROXIMAÇÃO DO LIMIAR ANAERÓBIO EM JOVENS JOGADORES DE FUTEBOL

The aim of this study was to obtain initial validity evidences of using the twenty minute running test (T20) as an approach to the Anaerobic Threshold (AT) in young soccer players. Twenty-eight athletes (13.5 ± 0.3 years; 58 ± 12 kg; 166 ± 0.11 cm) of national level were submitted to maintain a constant speed, and the distances (3965 ± 415 m), the average speed (11.84 ± 1.24 Km.h -1 ), the last hear rate (181 ± 9 bpm) (n = 14), and blood lactate concentration [la] (2.52 ± 0.90 mmol.l -1 ) were determined. Despite individual variations, the average of blood lactate concentration found was similar to the one suggested in the literature to fixed concentration of lactate in AT (2.5 mmol.l -1 ) in children and young adolescents. In spite of the limitations of this study, T20 seems to be an alternative method for the approach of AT.
Feed Forward Programming of Car Drivers' Eye Movement Behavior. A System Theoretical Approach. Volume 1

Abstract : Vol I of the final report contains accounts of contemporary research and theory of eye movement behavior. Of primary interest in this research is the visual input occurring during car driving that facilitates control via development of a concept of the ever-changing environmental conditions in driving a motor vehicle. In investigating a driver's visual input, it is important not only to consider information available at every moment, but information actually used in steering. The analysis of a person's eye movement behavior can distinguish between available information and the specific part of the environment upon which a driver actually fixates. Essential information input is obtained from those parts of the visual environment which are successfully fixated upon.
On the evolution of the mammalian palate

In spite of the fact that the possible homologies of the mammalian vomer have been under review for over fifty years, there still remain two strongly conflicting opinions. The original view that the paired “ prevomers” of the reptile fused to form the single vomer of the mammal has been repeatedly attacked, and few writers maintain this homology to-day. Instead, it is usually believed that the mammalian vomer is a derivative of the reptilian parasphenoid, and that the reptilian “ prevomers” are represented in the mammal only by the palatine processes of the premaxillae. But during the last few years doubts have been expressed about the validity of some of the evidence used, and it has been claimed that there is now good reason to return to the original homology. Whether the mammalian vomer evolved from the parasphenoid or from the “ prevomers” is not, in itself, a very important matter. But the current parasphenoidvomer hypothesis is founded mostly on embryology, while the doubts of its validity have arisen from a consideration of recent palaeontological evidence, and the importance of the problem lies in the necessity of finding an explanation which satisfies both lines of evidence. To do this it has been necessary to re-examine both the facts and the lines of reasoning. The value of such an analysis lies in its promise to expose unreliable evidence and misleading methods.
Wireless Sensor Networks In Geophysics

A significant expense in geophysics is physically collecting data – especially data sets involving multiple field deployments. Limited site access due to hazards, weather, legal issues, etc. may also limit data collection. Consequently, many datasets have too few measurement types, too little spatial coverage, and too little temporal coverage which results in increasing uncertainty and ambiguity in our problem solutions. Wireless sensor networks are an emerging technology that addresses many of these issues. Today’s wireless sensors are small (typically a few centimeters on a side), can be left in the field for long periods of time without servicing, and are inexpensive enough to be considered disposable. Wireless sensors are a combination of several recent technological advances including inexpensive miniature sensors, low power radio telemetry, time synchronization techniques, localization techniques (spatial awareness), and energy harvesting methods. Single chip sensors are available for measuring electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields, temperature, pressure, mechanical displacement, chemistry, attitude, and more. These sensors can be used in several geophysical methods including seismic, DC resistivity, induced polarization, EM induction, magnetometry, and ground penetrating radar (GPR). The small size of these sensors allows multiple types of measurements to be incorporated in a single sensor node. Examples of the wireless sensor network applications include the long term monitoring and assessment of infrastructure, investigations in ecology and environment, tracking fluids or contaminant migration, and resource and exploration studies. In this paper, we review some of the capabilities and limitations of current wireless sensor network technology.
Utilization of clay minerals in wastewater treatment: Organic matter removal with kaolinite

The aim of presented study is the investigation of clay minerals utilization in the wastewater treatment. The chemical treatability studies were carried out by the refined packing type kaolinite (hydrate aluminum silicate). By testing kaolinite as coagulant and flocculant separately within the experimental studies, optimum doses were determined, and on the basis of treatment efficiencies, results were compared with the chemicals such as alum, lime and ferric chloride which are widely used. The removal of organic matter was determined according to Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) parameter. Higher treatment efficiencies were obtained when kaolinite was used as flocculant. For the domestic wastewater, 82% organic matter, 70% suspended solids matter, and 23% oil- grease removals were achieved when alum was used as coagulant and kaolinite was used as flocculant. The turbidity of wastewater was removed completely, and insignificant differences were observed in pH parameter. For industrial wastewater samples, the highest efficiency was obtained when ferric chloride was used as coagulant and kaolinite was used as flocculant. In this case, 99% organic matter, 83% suspended solids matter, and 85% oil-grease removals were obtained. For the industrial wastewater treatment, the usage of kaolinite as coagulant yielded also efficient results, 96% COD removal was obtained.
Horizontal and Vertical Relationships in Developing Economies: Implications for SMEs' Access to Global Markets

We integrate resource-based-view, transaction-cost economics, and institutional theory to model how collaboration efforts among SMEs immersed in weak infrastructure and institutional environments help them achieve a host of collective efficiencies and greater access to global markets. Using a survey database from 232 Argentine furniture SMEs, we find that while vertical ties yield manufacturing productivity along the supply chain, horizontal ties enable the access to collective resources and joint product innovation. These collective efficiencies, in turn, serve as competitive currencies for SMEs to access global markets. We discuss implications for theory and practice.
The Multi-Channel Analysis Of Surface Waves (Masw) Method As A Tool For Ground Improvement Certification

Ground improvement techniques such as High Energy Impact Compaction (HEIC) of fill requires testing to allow certification of the compaction process. HEIC is often performed on mixed, unengineered and rock fill layers up to 8m in thickness. Experience has shown that conventional geotechnical testing techniques, including nuclear densometer tests, penetration tests (CPTs, SPTs, DCPs) and plate load tests have great limitations in testing such fill profiles. The MASW method is a useful tool for assessing ground improvement as it addresses many of the problems associated with more conventional tests. The MASW method has been used by Black Geotechnical on ground improvement projects since February 2006. The ground improvement methods often create a very stiff raft of fill over soft natural soils that become gradually stiffer. This very stiff-soft-stiff profile is not optimal for MASW as Lamb waves can be easily introduced and it is often difficult to define the base of a soft layer when there is a gradual transition to stiffer soil. Lamb waves, modes and artifacts contribute to making the use of MASW as an absolute stiffness measurement difficult at times. Pre and post compaction MASW surveys enable the method to be used as an effective relative measure of ground improvement.