Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
SENTIMENT ANALYSIS IN DIABETES DOMAIN: A REVIEW OF TECHNIQUES

: With the rise of interpersonal interaction on social media, there has been an ascent in the information produced online at different stages, for example, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and so on. Sentiment Analysis is the investigation of sentiments and feelings of individuals utilizing the information posted by clients on the web. Different associations can put this information to use by sorting the information as positive, negative or unbiased. Besides, the information posted online can be utilized to examine the assessments of individuals experiencing different diseases or medical conditions like diabetes and it can assist us in understanding the opinion of patients about their treatment, drug and diet identified with the diabetes. The predominance of diabetes is significantly expanding all around. This is a genuine and constant sickness that can prompt extreme complexities and sudden death as well. This paper studies some of the strategies that have been utilized till date to perform Sentiment Analysis. Likewise, we have talked about how we can perform Sentiment Analysis in diabetes area and investigate the assessment of patients with respect to their condition.
Power Management and Simulation of Renewable DC Power System

This paper presents a method to manage the Independent renewable power source DC system, such as a stand alone solar/fuel cell system, to achieve the maximum using efficiency of the system. The system includes the power generation, energy storage, power bus and Power electronics parts. Scenarios, modes, loads and power sources decide the different control status and load priority. The MATLAB simulation shows not only the achievement of maximum energy efficiency but also a high level performance of the power system. KeywordsPower Management; DC; efficiency; MATLAB
Estudo fitoquímico de Senna alata por duas metodologias.

Senna alata, mais conhecida como mata-pasto na regiao Norte do Brasil, e uma planta utilizada pela medicina popular em varias partes do mundo e considerada especie problematica em pastagens do Estado do Para. No presente estudo, compararam-se duas metodologias distintas para a determinacao das principais classes de constituintes potenciais aleloquimicos das diferentes fracoes (caules, flores, folhas, raizes, sementes e vagens) de S. alata. O material vegetal foi seco e sofreu extracao exaustiva com solvente hidrometanolico, para obtencao dos extratos brutos; uma pequena parte dele foi solubilizada em metanol para obtencao das solucoes utilizadas nos testes fitoquimicos. As metodologias utilizadas foram: testes por cromatografia em camada delgada (CCD) para determinacao do perfil cromatografico qualitativo; e ensaios para deteccao preliminar dos diferentes constituintes quimicos, com base na extracao destes com solventes apropriados e na aplicacao de testes de coloracao. Os resultados em ambos os metodos demonstraram pouca semelhanca, sendo o CCD o mais simples, barato, rapido e adequado para analise preliminar de compostos quimicos derivados de plantas, embora seja um metodo qualitativo. Este metodo foi mais sensivel para a deteccao de flavonoides, porem, para deteccao de alcaloides, o reativo de Bouchardat foi mais sensivel do que o de Dragendorff, assim como o hidroxido de amonia 10% foi mais sensivel as antraquinonas do que o hidroxido de potassio. O estudo comprovou a alta diversidade de compostos quimicos presentes em Senna alata, justificando sua ampla utilizacao na medicina popular e indicando ainda o potencial alelopatico para a sua utilizacao.
The Market Power Effects of a Merger: Evidence from the U.S. Brewing Industry∗

We provide an empirical analysis of the Miller/Coors merger in the U.S. brewing industry. We document an abrupt increase in retail prices just after the merger for MillerCoors and its closest competitor, Anheuser Busch (ABI), both in absolute terms and relative to imported brands. We reject the hypothesis that the price increases can be explained by movement from one Nash-Bertrand equilibrium to another. The results are consistent with the merger facilitating coordination between MillerCoors and ABI. The results also support substantial marginal cost efficiencies, that consumer surplus loss arises due to post-merger coordination, and that total surplus increases.
Drought analysis using the Regional Drought Identification Module: a Case study of Selibaby in Southern Mauritania A. DIA Ministry of Equipment and Transport Department of Infrastructure of Transport of Mauritania

The present report summarizes the results of Regional Drought Identification Module for drought identification and characterization through the theory of runs, and the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) which is the most used application in Sahelian context. Precipitation is the only hydrological variable used here for the quantitative assessment of drought events. The two methodologies were applied at the local scale using monthly precipitation data for the period of 1950-2007 from several weather stations in the region, in12-month time scales. The new tests for randomness and stationarity in rainfall series were also performed for trend detection in a such variable. The pilot study is based on the station of Selibaby representing the region of Selibaby which is located in the southern part of Mauritania and has been chosen as its agricultural interest of the region and as it provides more reliable rainfall data. In this region results indicate 10 drought events, 382 mm of average drought cumulated deficit, 124 mm/year of average drought intensity and 48 % of deficit year over the total number of years. Precipitation anomalies computed by the software indicate that the area of interest has been significantly affected by droughts.
In vitro phenotypic variation in larch cotyledon number

Somatic embryos of hybrid larch (Larix × leptoeuropaea) have significantly fewer cotyledons per embryo than embryos of zygotic origin. They also have a much greater variance and range in cotyledon number (zero to 15) than do seed embryos (four to seven), as well as a greater number of phenotypes. Somatic embryos were matured on modified Murashige and Skoog’s (1962) medium supplemented with one of the following combinations of growth‐regulating substances: (1) 60 μM abscisic acid (ABA), (2) 2.2 μM benzyladenine (BA), (3) 60 μM ABA and 2.2 μM BA, or (4) a control medium containing neither plant growth regulator. Of these treatments, BA caused the greatest reduction in cotyledons per embryo. Embryos produced on different BA concentrations (0, 0.04, 0.4, 4.4, 44, and 444 μM) showed significant differences in cotyledon number per embryo as well as percentage of embryos with cotyledons. At higher concentrations, BA‐treated embryos had shorter hypocotyls and longer cotyledons than embryos produced at lower conce.
Tuning of a 2DOF PI-PID Controller for use withSecond-order-like Processes

This paper presents a tuning approach for a 2DOF PI-PID controller to be used with second-orderlike processes. The MATLAB computer program is used through its optimization toolbox to tune the controller subjected to four functional constraints. The functional constraints are selected to produce good performance of the control system regarding the transient and steady state characteristics. The tuning technique used is compared with another technique and the effectiveness of the controller was investigated through comparison with using other two controllers.
Development and in vitro assessment of Norfloxacin nanoparticles

Norfloxacin, a fluoroquinolone that directly inhibits the bacterial DNA synthesis, is frequently used in the treatment of urinary infections caused by gram-negative bacteria. Nanoparticles present a viable alternative for effective bioavailability for both prolonged durations and systemic effect, thereby increasing medication compliance and efficiency. The objective of this study was to formulate gelatin nanoparticles of norfloxacin using the Buchi nano-drying method and evaluate in vitro. Norfloxacin nanoparticles were analyzed for size and scanned for surface morphology. Zeta potential, product yield and in vitro release pattern were also assessed. Formulation yield was at 79.5%, while product recovery was 65.6%. Surface morphology indicated the particle surface was smooth whereas size distribution was bimodal. Results from in vitro release pattern demonstrate a biphasic release pattern that was 35% at 30 min, with a prolonged release of 97.6% that went up to 12 h. Differential scanning calorimetry studies signifies the change in drug state from crystalline to amorphous. In conclusion, the data observed here indicates the potential of developed nanoparticles to provide controlled release and could be a feasible alternative for antibiotic delivery systems.
Sustainable Dimension Pillars Adaptation in Green Township Assessment Criteria

Green township rating system in the ASEAN region and Malaysia are relatively new. For the case of Malaysia, there is lack of measure have been done to evaluate the Sustainable Dimension Pillar (SDP) adaptation in GBI Green Township Assessment Criteria (GBI-TAC). Thus, embark the research problem whether the GBI-TAC fulfilled the sustainability concept according to holistic SDP. The research aim and objectives is to measure and identify the SDP adaptation in GBI-TAC six core criteria. The research employ Stakeholders-Inclusion Approach in order to gather professionals’ opinion towards SDP adaptation and analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The outcomes suggested there is an adaptation gap of SDP and also ranked the variables in the current GBI-TAC. Hence lead to further review and refinement towards Sustainable Neighborhood (SND) Development in the ASEAN region generally and Malaysia specifically. Keywords— Sustainable Dimension Pillar; Township Assessment Criteria; Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Aggressive late Sezary syndrome with pregnancy: A case presented with generalized erythroderma and dyspnea

Introduction: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma with pregnancy produces management dilemma regarding obstetrical aspect. Methods and results : This case report delineates the management of a patient diagnosed as Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma 2 weeks after delivery with ultimate demise of the patient from progressive disease 3 months after delivery. Conclusion: The incidence of NHL is increasing and is associated with an increased risk of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, and as such, women with NHL may best be managed in specialized centers. Skin lesions should be investigated appropriately to exclude
Tocilizumab in the Treatment of A Girl with Juvenile Ankylosing Spondylitis and Turner Syndrome: Case Report

Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis (JAS) refers to ankylosing spondylitis that develops before age 16; it is characterized by a chronic painful inflammatory reaction primarily in the spine. We describe a 12-year-old girl who has JAS and Turner Syndrome (TS). TS is a chromosomal disorder where phenotypic females have either a missing chromosome (45, X) or a structural aberration of one of the chromosomes. Our patient was found to be a mosaic for 45, X/46, XX. At the same time, she was thought to have a latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. To date, there is only one case of JAS and two cases of AS in association with TS reported in the literature. But none of these three patients were treated with Tocilizumab. This is the first report of Tocilizumab in treatment of the disease. Herein, we describe the clinical features of the patient and her individualized treatment with tocilizumab. With tocilizumab, her arthritis was relieved. We suggest that sacroiliitis should be kept in mind in TS patients, and tocilizumab can be used to treat this disease.
Discernment of Retinal Anomalies in Fundus Images for Diabetic Retinopathy

Abstract— Retinal abnormalities can lead to permanent blindness hence retinal analysis plays a critical role in diagnosis of retinal anomalies. This paper highlights a very simple and straight forward approach to identify the retinal disorders such as diabetic retinopathy. The drusen clearly shows the presence of diabetes and other retinal disorders. The results can be further extended for clinical suites.
Block Chain: Review and Application

Blockchain technology has been referred to as a digital currency platform since the emergence of Bitcoin, the primary and the largest of the cryptocurrencies. Formerly, it's used for the decentralization of markets more generally, not exclusively for the decentralization of cash and payments. The decentralized transaction ledger of blockchain might be employed to register, confirm, and send all types of contracts to other parties in the network. During this paper, we thoroughly review state-of-the art blockchain-related applications emerged within the literature. A number of published works were carefully included supported their contributions to the blockchain’s body of data.
Amphipod diversity at three Tunisian lagoon complexes in relation to environmental conditions

The amphipod communities of different wetland types belonging to three coastal lagoons complexes in northern Tunisia, Ichkeul (37°06′ to 37°14′ N, 09°35′ to 09°56′ E), Ghar El Melh (37°06′ to 37°10′ N, 10°08′ to 10°14′ E) and Korba (36°34′ to 36°38′ N, 10°52′ to 10°54′ E), were studied with respect to species composition and abundance and their relationship with abiotic environmental characteristics, namely air and soil temperature and humidity, soil grain size and the soil content of organic matter and heavy metals. Both highest abundance and highest diversity of amphipods were observed in the lagoon complex of Ichkeul, which is characterized by higher contents of organic matter but also by higher heavy metal concentrations in the soil than the lagoon complexes of Ghar El Melh and Korba. Although amphipod abundance does not seem to linearly depend on environmental parameters, unimodal Canonical Correspondence Analysis suggests that amphipod abundance is related to grain size of the soil, to the soil content of organic matter and to several heavy metals.
Childhood foraging as regional culture: some implications for conservation policy

Natural resource planning theory now accepts that laypersons may acquire scientifically correct knowledge of nature by informal means and that sense of place, or ecological identity, motivates citizens to assume personal responsibility for their own bioregion. Previous research has identified childhood foraging, that is, searching for and using wild plants and animals of distinguishable kinds, as one informal means by which citizens learn about local ecosystems, but ethnographic evidence suggests foraging may also contribute substantially to the development of ecological identity. Does foraging reflect the ecological characteristics of local bioregions closely enough to structure ecological identity in industrial populations too? By way of addressing this question, studies were conducted to test predictions about the foraging repertoires of people growing up in two separate, but related, bioregions of Canada, centred on Niagara and Ottawa respectively. The most important of these predictions were, first, that regional patterns of foraging experience would correspond to regional ecological patterns, and second, that foraging repertoires would evince within-region similarities and between-region differences. Results confirm that the childhood foraging experience of ordinary Canadian citizens responds to important ecological parameters at the regional scale and in so doing constitutes an aspect of place-specific culture. These findings have a bearing on conservation policy, particularly for multicultural societies.
THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNIQUE AND HORMONES ON HISTOCHEMICAL DEMONSTRATION OF ENZYMES IN INTESTINAL EPITHELIUM

The influence of technical variations and of hypophysectomy and adrenalectomy on the demonstration of enzymes in the jejunal epithelium was studied. The application to fresh frozen sections of procedures for cytochrome c oxidase, succinic dehydrogenase, diphosphopyridine nucleotide diaphorase and lactic dehydrogenase failed to reveal a precise mitochondrial localization, basing the conclusion on comparison with mitochondria as demonstrated by staining of Regaud-fixed mucosa with the Altmann-Masson procedure. Fixation in cold formalin prior to freezing and sectioning permitted a more satisfactory localization of succinic dehydrogenase in mitochondria. Hypophysectomy or adrenalectomy resulted in a reduction in number, size, staining and orderly arrangement of mitochondria in the villous epithelium as revealed in cytological preparations and those fixed and stained for succinic dehydrogenase. Alkaline phosphatase activity was also depressed. The intensification of cytoplasmic staining for lactic dehydrogenase, diphosphopyridine nucleotide diaphorase and succinic dehydrogenase in fresh frozen tissue probably represents concentration of formazan by reduction in cell volume and not increased enzyme activities.
Extreme Color Variation within Populations of the Common Gartersnake, Thamnophis sirtalis, in Central North America, with Implications for Subspecies Status

Abstract We report on the remarkable variation and frequency of color morphs within and among eight populations of the Common Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis) in central Manitoba, Canada and one on Isle Royale, Michigan, USA. Five color morph categories are identified, one melanistic and four scored on a qualitative scale based on expression of red pigment. In the most northern population (Jenpeg, 54.464°N, 98.115°W) and two island populations (George Island, Lake Winnipeg, 52.819°N, 97.620°W; Isle Royale, 48.102°N, 88.601°W), all five color morphs were expressed. The northernmost population also exhibited sexual color dimorphism, with female snakes expressing significantly more red than males. In contrast, two central and western populations showed very little variation, with only two of the most similar color morphs present. We provide the first report of erythristic snakes in Manitoba, found in three separate locations around Lake Winnipeg. Melanistic snakes are also reported from three new localities in the province, all widely disjunct from previously identified sites around Lake Winnipegosis. Manitoban and Isle Royale populations are compared with color frequency data from sites in mainland Michigan and in Kansas. Color patterns among populations do not follow traditionally recognized zones of intergradation between T. s. parietalis and T. s. sirtalis. The extreme intrapopulational variation suggests that subspecies of T. sirtalis based on color are of questionable validity.
Molecular detection of Neonectria galligena (syn. Nectria galligena )

A pair of primers specific for Neonectria galligena were designed from comparisons of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions 1 and 2 of 32 isolates of diverse origins with sequences from 7 other nectriaceous species: ‘Nectria’ ditissima, N. coccinea, N. coccinea var. faginata, N. punicea, N. fuckeliana, N. cinnabarina , and N. radicicola. Comparisons were also made with sequences from several commonly encountered fungal endophyte species of apple wood, in particular Fusarium lateritium. Under stringent PCR conditions, primers Ch1 and Ch2 amplify a 412 bp fragment from N. galligena DNA nectriaceous but not from other nectriaceous species, fungal apple endophyte species, rosaceous, or beech host tissues. The identity of PCR products from total DNA extracts from woody tissues was confirmed by Southern hybridization. A 500 bp heterologous internal standard incorporating identical primer recognition sites was generated for use as an internal positive control for individual PCR assays to identify false negatives due to the presence of high levels of co-precipitated PCR inhibitory compounds. Further adaptation of this approach allowed for semi-quantitative competitive PCR enabling the determination of target fungal levels in infected lignified tissues.
Greedy Algorithm almost Dominates in Smoothed Contextual Bandits

Online learning algorithms, widely used to power search and content optimization on the web, must balance exploration and exploitation, potentially sacrificing the experience of current users in order to gain information that will lead to better decisions in the future. While necessary in the worst case, explicit exploration has a number of disadvantages compared to the greedy algorithm that always "exploits" by choosing an action that currently looks optimal. We ask under what conditions inherent diversity in the data makes explicit exploration unnecessary. We build on a recent line of work on the smoothed analysis of the greedy algorithm in the linear contextual bandits model. We improve on prior results to show that a greedy approach almost matches the best possible Bayesian regret rate of any other algorithm on the same problem instance whenever the diversity conditions hold, and that this regret is at most $\tilde O(T^{1/3})$.
Detectability of axion dark matter with phonon polaritons and magnons

Collective excitations in condensed matter systems, such as phonons and magnons, have recently been proposed as novel detection channels for light dark matter. We show that excitation of (i) optical phonon polaritons in polar materials in an O(1 T) magnetic field (via the axion-photon coupling), and (ii) gapped magnons in magnetically ordered materials (via the axion wind coupling to the electron spin), can cover the difficult-to-reach O(1–100) meV mass window of QCD axion dark matter with less than a kilogram-year exposure. Finding materials with a large number of optical phonon or magnon modes that can couple to the axion field is crucial, suggesting a program to search for a range of materials with different resonant energies and excitation selection rules; we outline the rules and discuss a few candidate targets, leaving a more exhaustive search for future work. Ongoing development of single photon, phonon, and magnon detectors will provide the key for experimentally realizing the ideas presented here.
A Way Around UMIP and Descriptor-Table Exiting via TSX-based Side-Channel Attack

Nowadays, in operating systems, numerous protection mechanisms prevent or limit the user-mode applications to access the kernel's internal information. This is regularly carried out by software-based defenses such as Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and Kernel ASLR (KASLR). They play pronounced roles when the security of sandboxed applications such as Web-browser are considered. Armed with arbitrary write access in the kernel memory, if these protections are bypassed, an attacker could find a suitable Where to Write in order to get an elevation of privilege or maliciously execute codes in ring 0. In this paper, we introduce a reliable method based on Transactional Synchronization Extensions (TSX) side-channel attacks to reveal the address of the Global Descriptor Table (GDT) and Interrupt Descriptor Table (IDT). We indicate that by detecting these addresses, an attack could be executed to sidestep the Intel's User-Mode Instruction Prevention (UMIP) and the Hypervisor-based mitigation and, consequently, neutralized them. The introduced attack is successfully performed after the most recent patches for Meltdown and Spectre. Moreover, the implementation of the proposed attack on different platforms, including the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Linux, and, Mac OSX with the latest $9^{th}$ generation of Intel processors, shows that the attack is independent of the Operating System implementation. We demonstrate that a combination of this method with call-gate mechanism (available in modern processors) in a chain of attacks will eventually lead to a full system compromise despite the limitations of a super-secure sandboxed environment in the presence of Windows's proprietary Virtualization Based Security (VBS). Finally, we suggest the software-based mitigation to avoid these attacks with an acceptable cost.