Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Making Stories: Law, Literature, Life

Stories pervade our daily lives, from human interest news items, to a business strategy described to a colleague, to daydreams between chores. Stories are what we use to make sense of the world. But how does this work? In Making Stories, the eminent psychologist Jerome Bruner examines this pervasive human habit and suggests new and deeper ways to think about how we use stories to make sense of lives and the great moral and psychological problems that animate them. Looking at legal cases and autobiography as well as literature, Bruner warns us not to be seduced by overly tidy stories and shows how doubt and double meaning can lie beneath the most seemingly simple case. (http://books.google.fr/books? id=7p2ApsvrclcC&pg=PA123&dq=Bruner,+J.Making+Stories&hl=fr&ei=gOGXTtvhF9To8QPKquy9BQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CEEQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false)
BEM simulation for glass parisons

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Flexible type-safe pattern matching

Patterns provide an important dimension of expressiveness to functional programming languages because they describe a concise syntax for data destruction. However, most languages treat patterns as second-class citizens: case match expressions cannot be extended, patterns cannot be selected dynamically, and patterns cannot be composed or modified by program logic. In this paper, we present a rich, full-featured pattern language, PatBang, which treats patterns as first-class data, and additionally supports highly expressive patterns including recursive and disjunctive patterns, yet is still provably type-safe. We additionally show how such an expressive pattern language enables new programming patterns, including use of patterns for expressing pytes, a form of lightweight static interface declaration. Type soundness is proven and an implementation of the type inference algorithm and interpreter is provided.
Disseminating the Positively Aging® Teaching Materials: Results of a Controlled Trial

ABSTRACT This study tested the effectiveness of 2 dissemination methods for the Positively Aging® teaching materials. In San Antonio, Texas, 4 middle schools participated in a 3-year controlled trial of dissemination via distance electronic support alone (control) compared to distance electronic support plus in-school support from study staff (intervention). Web site and classroom utilization of lessons were tracked. The results demonstrated that in-school staff support was necessary to disseminate these materials. Potential dissemination barriers included competition for instructional time with other curricula, teacher variability in teacher computer use, teacher and student turnover, and the effects of mandatory testing on the educational process.
The Little Brown Woman

Drawing on 121 in-depth interviews with first- and second-generation women and men physicians of Indian origin in the U.S. Southwest, I examine the incidence and nature of gender-based discrimination in American medicine. I focus on two aspects: (1) gender discrimination by employers and colleagues against women physicians of Indian origin and (2) the interaction of gender discrimination with race in the professional lives of first- and second-generation physicians. U.S. healthcare has become increasingly dependent on immigrants, in particular women physicians, from the developing world. I document the significant impact gender and race can have in molding the professional trajectories of Indian women physicians. The experiences of these physicians help clarify the interaction of skilled migrant workers with racial/ethnic and gender relations in U.S. workplaces.
Brain‐synthesized oestrogens regulate cortical migration in a sexually divergent manner

Oestrogens play an important role in brain development where they have been implicated in controlling various cellular processes. Several lines of evidence have been presented showing that oestrogens can be synthesized locally within the brain. Studies have demonstrated that aromatase, the enzyme responsible for the conversion of androgens to oestrogens, is expressed during early development in both male and female cortices. Furthermore, 17β‐oestradiol has been measured in foetal brain tissue from multiple species. 17β‐oestradiol regulates neural progenitor proliferation as well as the development of early neuronal morphology. However, what role locally derived oestrogens play in regulating cortical migration and, moreover, whether these effects are the same in males and females are unknown. Here, we investigated the impact of knockdown expression of Cyp19a1, which encodes aromatase, between embryonic day (E) 14.5 and postnatal day 0 (P0) had on neural migration within the cortex. Aromatase was expressed in the developing cortex of both sexes, but at significantly higher levels in male than female mice. Under basal conditions, no obvious differences in cortical migration between male and female mice were observed. However, knockdown of Cyp19a1 resulted in an increase in cells within the cortical plate, and a concurrent decrease in the subventricular zone/ventricular zone in P0 male mice. Interestingly, the opposite effect was observed in females, who displayed a significant reduction in cells migrating to the cortical plate. Together, these findings indicate that brain‐derived oestrogens regulate radial migration through distinct mechanisms in males and females.
Performance evaluation of concept drift detection techniques in the presence of noise

: Many real-world applications generate massive amount of data that are continuous. This kind of data is known as streams. Sensor data, web logs, smart devices, phone records, social networks and ATM transactions are examples of sources of data streams. Typically, data streams evolve over time; this is referred to as concept drift. This phenomenon creates new challenges not present in classical machine learning techniques. In this paper, we compare 4 different methods to detect concept drift from data streams and determine their robustness in the presence of noisy data. We conducted a set of experiments on synthetic and real-world datasets. Finally, we present the results and suggest possible directions for future work.
Auto-Threshold Bone Segmentation Based on CT Image and Its Application on CTA Bone-Subtraction

CTA technology is characterized by the higher clinically practical value in the inspection of the vascular diseases compared with other similar technologies. The bone-subtraction is the key method to improve the quality of CTA subtraction image and promotion of CTA technology. In this paper, a bone-subtraction method of the 3D CTA was proposed. The method includes a bone segmentation algorithm with automatic threshold and automatic seed point. Meanwhile, by combining with other algorithms, for example, maximization mutual information registration algorithm, the bone and other influenced factors were removed from the subtraction image, and the vascular part was completely retained as well. In the experimental assessment, the accuracy of the automatic bone segmentation algorithm was evaluated by the 3D CT images in different positions; meanwhile, the effect of the bone-subtraction method was evaluated by the 25 sets of 3D CTA images, and was also compared with the ordinary registration subtraction method. The experiments showed that the auto-threshold bone segmentation algorithm in this method could correctly segment the bone. And this bone-subtraction method was better than ordinary registration subtraction method on the effect of total CTA images. Therefore, it is significant for the promotion of the bone-subtraction CTA technology.
White Oak (Quercus alba) Response to Thinning and Prescribed Fire in Northcentral Alabama Mixed Pine–Hardwood Forests

Strong white oak sawtimber markets, partially attributed to the stave and cooperage industries, are encouraging forest managers to re-examine silvicultural practices for white oak (Quercus alba). We examined recruitment and retention of white oak in mixed oak–pine stands on the William B. Bankhead National Forest in northcentral Alabama. Stands were subjected to three thinning levels (residual basal areas of 75 ft2/ac, 50 ft2/ac, and no thinning) and three fire frequencies (dormant season burns of none, one, three fires) in a factorial design. Both thinning treatments reduced overstory white oak tree densities, and fire had no effect on densities. For all reproduction height classes, regardless of thinning treatment, three prescribed burns increased white oak densities; thinned and burned stands had larger white oak seedling sprouts than those thinned with no burn. However, white oak reproduction height was primarily less than 2 ft tall, and seedlings larger than 4 ft tall were reduced. Thinning with one fire resulted in the highest densities of large white oak reproduction (4 ft tall up to 1.5 in. dbh). Red maple reproduction was the dominant competitor in all treatments and is positioned to dominate the reproduction cohort without additional tending treatments.
Parallel increases in grip strength in two species of
 Anolis
 lizards after a major hurricane on Dominica

A recent study showed that hurricanes can act as selective agents affecting the phenotype of anole populations subjected to these extreme climatic events. Specifically, Anolis lizards that survived hurricanes were shown to have larger toepads than those that did not. To test whether hurricanes more generally impact populations of Anolis lizards, we collected data on toepad size, lamella number and grip strength for two species of Anolis on the island of Dominica in 2018 and compared them with data collected in 2016 before Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Our results show that populations of both species showed higher clinging forces in 2018, consistent with our predictions that lizards that are better clingers would be more likely to survive hurricanes. Unexpectedly, the increase in clinging force was not accompanied by an increase in toepad size or lamella number, suggesting that the increase in clinging strength is more likely driven by changes at the level of the setae microstructure. While the mechanism driving this pattern cannot be determined until future before/after hurricane comparisons are made, our data provide further evidence that hurricanes may be a previously overlooked driver of form and function in Anolis lizards.
Habitat utilization and release-site fidelity of translocated captive-bred giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)

Abstract. The behavioural adaptation (movement and habitat utilization) of translocated organisms to a new environment after their release is crucial in translocation programs because it may affect survival. Therefore, identifying the factors determining habitat selection by the relocated animals is essential to improving the planning and the outcome of such programs. Using the data from three relocated giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), we studied the habitat utilization, release-site fidelity, and interaction with resident giant pandas. The results showed that the quality of habitat used by the relocated giant pandas was significantly higher than the average habitat quality of the research region, and was significantly lower than that used by resident giant pandas. This suggested that the released three giant pandas had habitat selection abilities. The three released giant pandas gradually moved away from their release sites and did not exhibit site fidelity. In the first six months, the giant pandas stayed within about 3 km of their release sites, where habitat was good quality but overlapped with the distribution of resident giant pandas. The overlap of location between released and resident giant pandas decreased after six months when the released giant pandas moved away from their release sites.
PrEP: AIDS-Free Hope in Namibia?

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a lentivirus that causes infections and over time leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV causes a loss of immune function in human and subsequent development of opportunistic infections. Namibia, one important country in West Africa, has been suffering HIV/AIDS incidence over years. Among people between 15 to 49 years old, the national HIV prevalence rate is more than 10%, which causes huge health and economic loss. Recently, Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been approved in Namibia for better prevention of HIV/AIDS. In this paper, we will review the current epidemic condition of HIV and the role played by PrEP in Namibia.
Epilepsy in Cerebral Vascular Disease

As the mean age of our population rises, the problems of cerebral vascular disease assume increasing importance. Moreover, the prolongation of life in these patients by more effective general medical therapy is resulting in increasing opportunities to study the natural history of the disease process. In an excellent article on cerebral vascular disease, A d a m and Vander Eecken ( 1953 1 have reviewed critically much of our present knowledge on this subject. We have become interested in one of the aspects of cerebral vascular disease, namely, its relationship to the development of seizures in adult life. In the past this has been the subject of much speculation and discussion, yet the available studies and reports have left many of the fundamental questions still unanswered. One of the defects in our knowledge arises from the lack of studies using series of consecutive cases with pathological verification and acceptable controls. It is the purpose of this report to present data on the incidence of seizures in 104 patients who on post mortem examination were found to have cerebral infarction and/or hemorrhage and to compare this incidence with that in a control group of 74 patients of comparable mean age who had cerebral arteriosclerosis but no evidence of cerebral infarction or hemorrhage. It is intended also to analyze and to correlate the various clinical and pathological data and to compare our findings with those from the medical literature. Finally, it is hoped to discuss the results in the light of current concepts of cerebral vascular disease and cf convulsive disorders.
Masterstuderendes kobling af teori og praksis. Inspiration til videreudvikling af masterpædagogikken?

Denne artikel drejer sig om, hvordan masterstuderende kobler uddannelsens teoretiske indhold til deres arbejdsmæssige praksis. Da koblingen af teori og praksis er hjørnestenen i masteruddannelserne, er det gennemgående spørgsmål i artiklen: Hvordan kan man sætte fokus på og understøtte de studerendes anvendelse af teori i praksis? Artiklen bygger på følgende spørgsmål fra DPU’s halvårlige evalueringer af masteruddannelserne: »Kan du give et konkret eksempel på noget, du har lært på modul x, som du har kunnet bruge i dit arbejde eller erhverv? « Gennem en analyse af de studerendes besvarelse af dette spørgsmål, der peger på forskellige former for anvendelse af teori i praksis, er formålet at inspirere til en videreudvikling af masterpædagogikken.
A Re-Usable Software Framework for Authoring and Managing Web Exhibitions.

In the course of a Web development project for the Museum fur Volkerkunde in Vienna, ViEx, a reuse framework supporting authoring and managing hypermedia exhibitions, has been developed. The framework consists of three major components: a relational content database, a corresponding browser based editing interface, and a Web page generator which creates the final Web exhibition. Strict separation of content, structure and layout information promises ease of maintenance, especially in the context of multiple versions of the same exhibition to cope with different presentation languages and client platform dependencies. This paper discusses goals and motivation for the development of the framework; presents the framework itself; puts the framework development into the perspective of the project history; and discusses some advantages and drawbacks of the approach taken. In a final section the authors' current work related to ViEx is briefly described. Includes three tables and six figures. (Author/AEF) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. Register Workshops Sessions Speakers Interactions Demonstrations Exhibits Events Best of the Web Key Dates Seattle Sponsors ACeMI Archives & Museum Informatics 2008 Murray Ave. Suite D Pittsburgh, PA 15217 USA info@archimuse.com www.archimuse.com
Low-power/low-swing domino CMOS logic

A new low-power domino CMOS logic is introduced. Its power characteristics are based on a low voltage swing technique. The output inverter of the domino gate is modified in order to reduce its output voltage swing. This results in dynamic power dissipation saving up to 36% and improvement in the power-delay product. A technique for creating changeable values of the voltage swing is used achieving various trade-off between power savings and speed. Experimental results clearly show the validity of the proposed technique for low-power operation.
The Contingent Object of Contemporary Art

In this book, Martha Buskirk addresses the interesting fact that since the early 1960s, almost anything can and has been called art. Among other practices, contemporary artists have employed mass-produced elements, impermanent materials, and appropriated imagery, have incorporated performance and video, and have created works through instructions carried out by others. Furthermore, works of art that lack traditional signs of authenticity or permanence have been embraced by institutions long devoted to the original and the permanent. Buskirk begins with questions of authorship raised by minimalists' use of industrial materials and methods, including competing claims of ownership and artistic authorship evident in conflicts over the right to fabricate artists' works. Examining recent examples of appropriation, she finds precedents in pop art and the early twentieth-century readymade and explores the intersection of contemporary artistic copying and the system of copyrights, trademarks, and brand names characteristic of other forms of commodity production. She also investigates the ways that connections between work and context have transformed art and institutional conventions, the impact of new materials on definitions of medium, the role of the document as both primary and secondary object, and the significance of conceptually oriented performance work for the intersection of photography and the human body in contemporary art. Buskirk explores how artists active in the 1980s and 1990s have recombined strategies of the art of the 1960s and 1970s. She also shows how the mechanisms through which art is presented shape not only readings of the work but the work itself. She uses her discussion of the readymade and conceptual art to explore broader issues of authorship, reproduction, context, and temporality.
RES eliminated fault detection

ABSTRACT The read or write operation on a core cell imposes a stress on the unselected core cells of that row, which is equivalent to that of a read operation. Such stress on the unselected core cell is termed as Read Equivalent Stress (RES). Considering RES principal, the power dissipation becomes very important constraint during fault testing of Static Random Access Memories (SRAMs) using March Tests. In order to minimise the power dissipation during testing of SRAMs, it has been found that the power consumption associated with RES is wholly unnecessary and is focused to be completely eliminated in our work. The novel RES Eliminating Pre-Charge Control Logic has been proposed to eliminate RES which exploits the fact that during test, the addressing sequence of SRAM is known well in advance. The proposed RES Eliminating Pre-Charge Control circuit ensures the complete elimination of RES as well as of power dissipation contributed by RES during test of SRAM. We have observed and analysed that the proposed RES Eliminating Pre-Charge activity produce none of the RES during test for different March algorithms.
How Immersion, Presence, Emotion, & Workload Differ in Virtual Reality and Traditional Game Mediums

The gaming experience is a critical component in the development and evolution of games. This study aims to assess the differences between virtual reality and a more traditional gaming experience in levels of emotion, immersion, and presence. We know that virtual reality is changing the way that people play games, but the extent to which virtual reality creates a more immersive and more present environment is still largely debated. Most of us can feel a difference but where does it lie? Similarly, if we are indeed more immersed and present, does that impact our perceived workload and how we feel about the task? These questions are examined in more detail in this paper. Results of this study may help give statistical support to various factors that are related to the virtual reality experience. These findings may extrapolate to a larger context for training simulations for military applications as well as consumer domains.
A Metaheuristic Algorithm for OCR Baseline Detection of Arabic Languages

Preprocessing is a very important part of cursive languages Optical Character Recognition (OCR) systems. Thus, baseline detection, which is one of the main parts of the preprocessing operation, plays a basic role on OCR systems; improvement on baseline detection could be absolutely useful for decreasing errors in recognition words. In this chapter, a metaheuristicand mathematical-based algorithm is recommended, which has improved the baseline detection process in relation to the well-known baseline detection algorithms. The most important advantages of the proposed method are simplicity, high speed processing, and reliability. To test this novel solution, IFN/ENIT database, which is a well-known and attending database, is utilized. However, the proposed solution is reliable to any standard database of cursive language’s OCR.
Improved intelligent scissors and snake-based VOP interpolation for semi-automatic video object segmentation

Object-based segmentation of image sequences is one of the issues often arise in the world of video processing and communications. In this paper, a robust semiautomatic video object segmentation scheme is proposed. To facilitate users defining the initial object contour efficiently and accurately, an improved intelligent scissors is proposed by trading off the accuracy of original intelligent scissors and the simplicity of bounding box. To avoid the accumulated errors during object tracking, video sequence is firstly decomposed into video clips according to the rigidity of video object and the motion complexity. Then a snake-based bi-directional tracking is utilized to interpolate the video object planes (VOPs) of successive frames. Experimental results demonstrate that it can achieve better spatial accuracy and temporal coherency than COST211 AM, with about 10-22% improvement of spatial accuracy and almost the same temporal coherency.