Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
External sandhi: what the initial CV is initial of

This article identifies a number of criteria that allow us to determine whether the “barriers” that prevent phonological processes from applying across word boundaries are of representational (hash-marks # in SPE, empty CV units here) or procedural (restrictions on the cycle, the PIC in current syntactic theory) nature. One result is that process-specific sandhi-blocking (a given morpho-syntactic division may block this, but not that process), a hard fact of sandhi phonology, cannot be due to representational intervention: it must be a consequence of a PIC condition, which may or may not be associated to individual phonological processes. The same generalisation holds on the representational side: parametric variation is studied regarding the question what the initial CV can be initial of. Two cases are identified: the initial CV heads words in some languages, utterances in others (Corsican illustrates the latter pattern). Given that the initial CV always heads computational domains, it turns out to be phase-initial in all cases. Its distribution, though, is just like the distribution of the PIC: phases may or may not be headed by CV units on a language-specific basis. That is, units that the initial CV can be initial of are only phases, but not every phase is headed by an initial CV. It is shown that this parametric perspective on footprints which are left by phase-based spell-out in phonology may be a way to account for evidence that has been adduced against symmetric spell-out (when a phase head is spelt out, it is sent simultaneously to both PF and LF, not just to one or the other interpretational device).
A novel machine learning-derived decision tree including uPA/PAI-1 for breast cancer care

Abstract Background uPA and PAI-1 are breast cancer biomarkers that evaluate the benefit of chemotherapy (CT) for HER2-negative, estrogen receptor-positive, low or intermediate grade patients. Our objectives were to observe clinical routine use of uPA/PAI-1 and to build a new therapeutic decision tree integrating uPA/PAI-1. Methods We observed the concordance between CT indications proposed by a canonical decision tree representative of French practices (not including uPA/PAI-1) and actual CT prescriptions decided by a medical board which included uPA/PAI-1. We used a method of machine learning for the analysis of concordant and non-concordant CT prescriptions to generate a novel scheme for CT indications. Results We observed a concordance rate of 71% between indications proposed by the canonical decision tree and actual prescriptions. Discrepancies were due to CT contraindications, high tumor grade and uPA/PAI-1 level. Altogether, uPA/PAI-1 were a decisive factor for the final decision in 17% of cases by avoiding CT prescription in two-thirds of cases and inducing CT in other cases. Remarkably, we noted that in routine practice, elevated uPA/PAI-1 levels seem not to be considered as a sufficient indication for CT for N≤3, Ki 67≤30% tumors, but are considered in association with at least one additional marker such as Ki 67>14%, vascular invasion and ER-H score <150. Conclusions This study highlights that in the routine clinical practice uPA/PAI-1 are never used as the sole indication for CT. Combined with other routinely used biomarkers, uPA/PAI-1 present an added value to orientate the therapeutic choice.
Learning Theories: ePedagogical Strategies for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Higher Education

This chapter reviews various learning theories about e-pedagogical strategies for the effective use of massive open online courses (MOOCs) in higher education. E-pedagogical strategies refer to the various teaching methods or approaches used by educators when encouraging students to engage with online learning. An up-to-date broad knowledge of learning theories is required by educators to inform and inspire their teaching approaches. Before developing lesson plans, educators should have a clear idea of the learning outcomes which they hope the learners will achieve by engaging with the lessons, be they delivered on or off line. By knowing the desired learning outcomes in advance of developing the lesson plans, educators have the opportunity to consider various learning theories, teaching methods, and pedagogical strategies to select the most appropriate one(s) to use when creating course content for MOOCs. The chapter continues the discussion on ‘ePedagogy and interactive MOOCs’ from the perspective of addressing the topic of ‘ePedagogy and students’ use of HCI (integrating interactivity into asynchronous MOOCs).
Simple comme EASy

This paper presents both parsing systems used by project ATOLL (INRIA) for the EASy parsing evaluation campaign (December, 2004). We give a few quantitative results in terms of coverage and parsing time. These experiments will allow the comparison of parsing results on huge corpus, but also show that deep parsing techniques can cope with large corpus while preserving their linguistic expressive power.
Dietary treatment of epilepsy: practical implementation of ketogenic therapy.

Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder characterised by recurrent unprovoked seizures, and affects 50 million people worldwide. Approximately 30% of these do not have seizure control even with the best available medications, hence renewed and increasing interest in the use of dietary treatments to treat epilepsy. These treatments include the traditional ketogenic diets but also the newer modified Atkins diet and low glycaemic index treatment.
From Network Design fo Dynamic Provisioning and Restoration in Optical Cross-Connect Mesh Networks:

Thisarticle presents a broad overview ofthe architectural and algorithmicaspects involved in deploying an optical cross-connect mesh network, starting from the network deiign and capacity planning phase to the real-time network operation hase involving dynamic provisioning and restoration of lightpaths and online aPgorithms for route computation. Frameworks for offline design and capacity planning of optical networks based on projected future lightpath demands are discussed. The essential compbnents of an IP-centric control architecture for dynamic provisioning and restoration of lightpaths in optical networks are outlined. These include neighbor discovery, topology discovery, route computation, lightpath establishment, and lightpath restoration. Online algorithms for route computation of unprotected, 1 +1 protected, and mesh-restored lightpaths are discussed in both the centralized and distributed scenarios.
Utilization And Maintaining The Spirit Of Motivational Interviewing In SagePlus Lifestyle Interventions

UTILIZATION AND MAINTAING THE SPIRIT OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING IN SAGEPLUS LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS Utilizing a descriptive quantitative design to guide data collection and analysis, 11 of the 14 clinics in the State of Minnesota that participate in the SagePlus program were selected by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to participate in this study. The population for this study was the 22 healthcare professionals who were providing the lifestyle interventions in those clinics. The purpose of this study was to determine if the SagePlus healthcare professionals who are providing lifestyle counseling interventions were using Motivational Interviewing (MI) with SagePlus clients and if the healthcare professionals were maintaining the spirit of MI throughout these interactions. The Behavior Change Counseling Index (BECCI) tool was utilized to assess the healthcare professional’s competency in using MI techniques. While all of the healthcare professionals providing demographic information for the study reported that they used MI when providing lifestyle counseling, only one healthcare professional spoke for less than half of the time, and only 50% of the participants had a score reflecting competency. This indicates that the healthcare professionals do not fully adhere to the principles of MI. “MI is more about listening than telling, about evoking rather than instilling, and empowering the client to make the change” (Rollnick, Miller, & Butler, 2007, p. 3). The information gained from this study can be used to improve the effectiveness of MI-based interventions to guide lifestyle behavior changes in the clients of the MDH’s SagePlus program. In addition, study findings can be used to provide ongoing support, feedback, and continuing education necessary to promote effective Motivational Interviewing by the healthcare professionals who are providing SagePlus lifestyle counseling.
ExperTAX sm : an expert system for corporate tax planing

Abstract: This paper describes the development of ExperTAXsm, an expert system designed as a part of the service rendered by the audit and tax practices of the accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand in the corporate tax accrual and planning function. The current operating environment is described and the expert system based solution is presented. The knowledge engineering process is described in detail and novel techniques for knowledge extraction are presented. The resulting system and its knowledge base is also presented together with a discussion on detailed knowledge acquisition and ongoing knowledge base maintenance facilities. © 1986 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. (Harry Schatz: Harry Schatz is a Senior Consultant in the Decision Support Group of Coopers & Lybrand. He has more than twelve years' experience in the design and implementation of decison support systems, including database management systems, modelling and simulation systems, business computer graphics systems and knowledge-based expert systems. He formerly worked for EPS, Inc., a decision support software company, and Comshare, Inc., a computer services firm. He holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Michigan and is a member of the IEEE Computer Society.)
The Microcirculation in Trauma and Sepsis

The microcirculation plays a vital part for fluid-, gas- and solute-exchange, and changes in permeability during trauma or sepsis, that are in part necessary for the natural healing process, may also cause hypovolemia and edema formation, leading to disturbances in microvascular exchange. This thesis discusses changes is microvascular flow, permeability and plasma volume (PV) loss after experimental or surgical trauma and experimental sepsis. We evaluated the effect of blunt skeletal muscle trauma itself and thereafter treatment with prostacyclin (PGI2) on PV-loss, transcapillary escape rate (TER) of 125I-albumin and cytokine release. In experimental sepsis, we studied the importance of charge for microvascular permeability and observed the effectiveness of albumin versus Ringer's acetate compared to a hemorrhage model. Perioperatively, we evaluated changes in the sublingual microcirculation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery, using Sidestream Darkfield-imaging (SDF) in relation to outcome. Skeletal muscle trauma caused PV-loss, increase in permeability and cytokine release and PGI2-treatment attenuated these changes. Sepsis led to a breakdown of the negatively charged glycocalix, which is probably important for the normally low permeability of albumin. The plasma volume expanding effect of albumin as compared to Ringer's acetate was independent of the state of permeability. Perioperative changes in the sublingual microcirculation during major abdominal surgery are minor with no correlation to outcome or parameters reflecting global oxygen delivery. (Less)
Infections caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae strain TWAR.

Chlamli'ldia pneuonwniae (TWAR) is a new species that causes acute infection of the respiratory tract. Pneumonia and bronchitis are the most commonly recognized diseases caused by TWAR infection. While TWAR pneumonia is usually relatively mild, the recovery period may be long. The elderly have the highest incidence of TWAR pneumonia, which may be severe if associated with underlying disease or complications. C. pneunloniae has been associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (including coronary artery disease) both by seroepidemiological studies and by demonstration of the organism in atheroma. The prototype isolate of C. pneumoniae, TW183, was obtained from a child's conjunctiva in 1965. The first isolate from acute respiratory disease, designated AR-39, was obtained in 1983. The strain name TWAR came from the labo-
Book Review: Wildlife Forensic Investigation: Principles and Practice

This first edition of Wildlife Forensic Investigation: Principles and Practice contains useful information for those who are, or may become, involved in the investigation and/or prosecution of crimes involving animals. The book expands on the authors’ previous work, Introduction to Veterinary and Comparative Forensic Medicine. Although the focus is on the application of forensic principles to wildlife, the practices and procedures described could easily be extrapolated to domestic animal casework. Written by a veterinary pathologist (J.E.C.) and a solicitor (M.E.C.), the book is described in the foreword as being ‘‘aimed not at obtaining convictions, but at ensuring that information is collected in a scientifically sound and thorough manner, acceptable as evidence for investigations and prosecution. ’’ This book will help even the most reluctant pathologist tackle a litigious necropsy with confidence. The first several chapters provide an overview on what constitutes wildlife crime, ways in which wildlife can be involved in crimes, relevant legislation, and forensic applications. Although material on legislation is UK oriented, references are provided for countries in other areas of the world, and much of the information is general enough to be useful to those working elsewhere. Further chapters more specifically deal with crime scene investigation and field techniques, forensic entomology, working with live animals, necropsies, and other diagnostic tests. The necropsy ‘‘how to’’ is written to be also useful to the biologist, law enforcement officer, or other first responder. In my opinion, what is of value to those with more advanced pathology training is the information and recommendations specific to a forensic necropsy, including proper evidence handling, documentation, and diagnosing anthropogenic injury. Sections on postmortem interval and artifacts are also helpful, especially for those of us accustomed to fresh specimens. Histopathology is acknowledged as important but otherwise gets only a passing mention. Chapters devoted to other diagnostic tests include discussions of collection methods, considerations when choosing a lab, and general information on tests that may not be commonly encountered in the diagnostic lab setting (such as hair sampling and stable isotope analysis). A ‘‘catch-all’’ chapter with a large number of contributing authors covers dentition, marine mammal investigations, coral, aircraft strikes, bats vs wind turbines, mountain gorillas, and more. One of the final chapters focuses on appearing in court as an expert witness. Discussed are the duties of an expert witness and helpful tips on questioning, report writing, and other court-related anxieties (What should you wear? How do you address the court? Where do you sit? When’s lunch? ). As the pursuance of animal-related crimes becomes more common, veterinarians can expect increasing involvement. This book provides a valuable reference for those desirous of providing competent aid.
Efficiency of Acupuncture in Patients with Fibromyalgia

ABSTRACT Thirty patients with fibromyalgia were randomly subdivided into 3 groups of 10 patients each. Each group received either 6 acupuncture treatments or 6 placebo treatments with a disconnected laser equipment or no treatment at all (control subjects). The changes in pain were documented before and after treatment by a visual analogue scale, a pain score, dolorimetry, and the help of a questionnaire to supplement symptoms of autonomic nerve disease. The initial occurrence of each symptom was also recorded. It was possible to recognize trends in diagnosis and to test therapeutic procedures. The questionnaire gives a general idea about the patient's psychic status, the perception of his motor apparatus, and his vegetative symptoms. Patients treated with acupuncture showed a significant decrease of positive “tender points” and an increase of pain threshold. The increase of pain threshold, however, was not significant compared with controls. The results on the visual analogue scale showed no significant .
Application of Compressive Sampling in Computer Based Monitoring of Power Systems

Shannon’s Nyquist theorem has always dictated the conventional signal acquisition policies. Power system is not an exception to this. As per this theory, the sampling rate must be at least twice the maximum frequency present in the signal. Recently, compressive sampling (CS) theory has shown that the signals can be reconstructed from samples obtained at sub-Nyquist rate. Signal reconstruction in this theory is exact for “sparse signals” and is near exact for compressible signals provided certain conditions are satisfied. CS theory has already been applied in communication, medical imaging, MRI, radar imaging, remote sensing, computational biology, machine learning, geophysical data analysis, and so forth. CS is comparatively new in the area of computer based power system monitoring. In this paper, subareas of computer based power system monitoring where compressive sampling theory has been applied are reviewed. At first, an overview of CS is presented and then the relevant literature specific to power systems is discussed.
Facial Expression Recognition Using 3D Convolutional Neural Network

This paper is concerned with video-based facial expression recognition frequently used in conjunction with HRI (Human-Robot Interaction) that can naturally interact between human and robot. For this purpose, we design a 3D-CNN(3D Convolutional Neural Networks) by augmenting dimensionality reduction methods such as PCA(Principal Component Analysis) and TMPCA(Tensor-based Multilinear Principal Component Analysis) to recognize simultaneously the successive frames with facial expression images obtained through video camera. The 3D-CNN can achieve some degree of shift and deformation invariance using local receptive fields and spatial subsampling through dimensionality reduction of redundant CNN’s output. The experimental results on video-based facial expression database reveal that the presented method shows a good performance in comparison to the conventional methods such as PCA and TMPCA.
The antecedent of citizen intention use of e-government service

The purpose of this study was to integrate citizen perceived value into an expectation- confirmation model (ECM) and to explain citizen intention use of e-government services. After reviewing both ECM and citizen perceived values, integrated models were designed. This study was compared to the basic ECM; this study revealed that the integration of ECM with citizen perceived value can provide a concerted solution to illustrate some factors and how it can influence citizen intention use for e-government services.
SCHEMA-THEORY BASED CONSIDERATIONS ON PRE-READING ACTIVITIES IN ESP TEXTBOOKS

In most cases a common problem students experience in reading classes is the feeling that they know absolutely nothing about the subject they are reading about. However, this feeling may be more complex than generally thought. The problem may not be the lack of background knowledge, but rather the failure to activate that knowledge. For Ringler and Weber (1984), pre-reading activities provide a reader with necessary background to organize activity and to comprehend the material. These experiences involve understanding the purpose(s) for reading and building a knowledge base necessary for dealing with content and the structure of the material. Ringler and Weber also note that pre-reading activities elicit prior knowledge, build background, and serve to focus attention. Wallace (1992) argues that in order to interact efficiently with the text, the second language reader needs access to content as well as context. In other words, second language readers will need to draw on appropriate schematic knowledge to reach satisfactory interpretation of the text. He continues that, in the light of schema theory, we might think of reading as a comprehension or understanding process that involves three stages, the first of which is called pre-reading. In fact, schematic knowledge has textual representations which are represented by lexical choices made by the discourse producer in the encoding process. Thus, one of the teacher’s duties is to help the reader recognize these lexical choices. Any lexical element in a text is the textual representation of an
An exploration of the diffusion of a new technology from communities of practice perspective: Web services technologies in digital libraries.

This study explored and described decision factors related to technology adoption. The research used diffusion of innovations and communities of practice (CoP) theoretical frameworks and a case study of Web services technology in the digital library (DL) environment to develop an understanding of the decision-making process. A qualitative case study approach was used to investigate the research problems and data were collected through semi-structured interviews, documentary evidence (e.g., meeting minutes), and a comprehensive member check. The research conducted face-to-face and phone interviews with seven respondents with different job titles (administraive vs. technical) from five different DL programs selected based on distinctive characteristics such as size of the DL program. Findings of the research suggested that the decision-making process is a complex process in which a number of factors are considered when making technology adoption decisions. These factors are categorized as organizational, individual, and technology specific factors. Further, data showed that DL CoPs played an important role in enabling staff members of a DL program to access up-to-date and experienced-based knowledge, provided a distributed problem solving and learning environment, facilitating informal communication and collaborative activities, and informing the decision-making process.