Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
IMPACT OF TEMPORAL SST VARIATIONS ON A STRATUS-CAPPED MARINE BOUNDARY LAYER

The U.S. Pacific Coast region exhibits several hallmarks of air-sea processes, such as 1) a pronounced diurnal sea breeze, 2) large SST gradients that may be responsible for altering the character of the observed cloud deck on forecast time scales, and 3) a supercritical marine atmospheric boundary layer (MABL) influenced by synoptic weather modulated by complex orography, persistent coastal upwelling during the spring and summer, and strong diurnal thermal forcing. In this study prior to addressing the fully coupled air-sea problem, emphasis is first placed upon assessing the marine atmospheric boundary layer (MABL) response to SST gradients and temporal variability. This is accomplished by utilizing a series of progressively more realistic process studies simulated by the Coupled Ocean/Atmospheric Mesoscale Prediction System COAMPS. Specifically we address the structural features of a turbulently forced, cloud-topped MABL that are influenced by temporally varying SST and radiational forcing during a 2 week period in May 1999.
Cone Calorimeter Testing of Vegetation: An Update

As part of efforts to address fire problems in the wildland-urban interface, the cone calorimeter is being used to measure the relative flammability of different plant species. In the first two studies, we tested plants used to landscape homes in California and an assortment of plants found in Colorado. Using the effective heat of combustion and the peak heat release rate, we found significant differences between some plants. Current efforts include a study of the relative flammability of native and invasive plants of the northeastern United States. We need to continue our evaluation of the benefits and limitations of using the cone calorimeter to measure the relative flammability of different plant species.
Gender and Sensation Seeking as Predictor Variables of Problematic Internet Use by High School Students

a Corresponding author: Assoc. Prof. Digdem M. Siyez, Ph.D., Guidance and Psychological Counseling Department, Educational Sciences Unit, Buca Faculty of Education, Dokuz Eylul University, 35150 Buca Izmir, Turkey. Research areas: Problematic behaviors of adolescents, a psychological career, preventive guidance and psychological counseling. Email: didem.siyez@gmail.com Abstract This research investigated the impacts of gender and sensation seeking on predicting the causes of problematic Internet use by high school students. This study’s sample group included 458 students (262 girls and 196 boys) studying at Anatolian High Schools located in the Konak district of Izmir city. Participants filled out self-evaluation documents incorporating the Scale for Internet Use by Adolescents, the Zuckerman Sensation-Seeking Scale, and personal data forms. Hierarchical regression was used for data analysis, and the findings revealed that sensation seeking and gender accounted for 47% of the variance related to Internet addiction. Examination of these results indicated that the most powerful variable leading to problematic Internet use was the pursuit of new experience under the sub-dimension of thrill seeking, followed successively by boredom susceptibility, gender, thrill and adventure seeking, and disinhibition. Even though this research contributes to previous studies on the role of gender and sensation seeking in problematic Internet use, more research is needed on this subject.
State of Capelin Stock in NAFO Divisions 3NO Based on Data from Trawl Surveys

Indices of capelin trawl biomass obtained in Canadian random stratification bottom trawl surveys are the only available at the present time indicators of capelin stock dynamics. In 2003-2004, trawl biomass of capelin in Divisions 3NO was 25.3 and 35.5 thousand tons correspondingly and the average since 1996 was 27.9 thousand tons. The average catch in these years per km was 0.37 and 0.42 thousand accordingly and the average was 0.38 thousand tons. The estimate in 2004 corresponded to a low level of the stock, which was observed in 1996, 20022003. Fishery was conducted in the years when this value was equal or higher than 2-t/km. Capelin stock in Div. 3NO remains in depressive state. Introduction Estimation of capelin stock (Mallotus villosus) in Div. 3NO was based on the results of Russian and Canadian acoustic surveys conducted before 1996. In all subsequent years, data on capelin by-catch in Canadian trawl surveys of demersal fish has been the only source of data on state of capelin stock. Before 1995, Yahkee 41-5 trawl and Engel 145 Hi-Lift trawl were used. Since autumn 1995, Campelen 1800 shrimp trawl has been applied as standard sampling gear. After taking in use a new trawl by-catches of capelin increased greatly, which made it even more difficult to interpret the obtained results. Since capelin is a pelagic fish species, a bottom trawl cannot be used as adequate sampling gear for quantitative estimation of the stock. Therefore, relationship between biomass indices from bottom trawl survey and stock size remains unclear. As analytical methods could not be applied, the purpose of this work was to estimate current state of capelin stock in the Div. 3NO according to the available indirect data. Materials and Methods The data used in this investigation was collected in Canadian trawl surveys of demersal species conducted in 19772004 in Div. 3NO and in Canadian acoustic surveys performed in 1981-1992 in Div. 3NO and in 1999-2004 in Div. 3L. Trawl surveys were conducted according to standard stratification grid based on depth intervals and lines of latitude and longitude (Doubleday, 1981; Bishop, 1994). The number of hauls was in proportion to the area of strata but not less than two in each.
Chapter 2 Experimental and Model Spatiotemporal and Spatial Patterns in Electrochemical Systems 2 . 1 Simple Examples of Dissipative Pattern Formation

In Chaps. 4–6 of volume I, we analyzed the experimental manifestations and the relevant models of temporal dynamic instabilities, i.e., oscillations and multistability characterized by the total (average) current or the potential of the working electrode. In the present chapter, we describe the spatiotemporal and spatial patterns that develop due to nonlocal and global couplings, according to theoretical background outlined in Sect. 1.2. This means, among others, that in the formation of such patterns the inhomogeneous distribution of the electric field at the interface, causingmigration currents flowing parallel to the electrode surface, will be taken into account. Also, the role of diffusion in generating a particular type of patterns will be described. Concerning another type of transport, the convection can also be a source of spatial self-organization in electrochemical systems due to its possible self-organized nature under appropriate conditions. However, the patterns of convective origin will be described separately in Chap. 5, as the mechanism of their formation is different from those operating in the case of diffusion–migration systems. Thus, for the purposes of the present chapter we shall assume that the convection does not exist or at least does not play any significant role in the pattern formation discussed. As indicated in Sect. 1.2, the substantial progress in understanding the mechanisms of the formation of such nonconvective dissipative patterns took place only in recent decades, when this challenging task was undertaken by the Berlin group, gathered around Ertl, Krischer, and coworkers in the Fritz-Haber Institute of Max-Planck Society. The success of these investigations was possible not only because of the development of appropriate theory, but also due to employing the modern techniques of analysis of the state of surfaces, as the surface plasmon spectroscopy [1]. Before description of recent achievements in this area, let us mention and comment selected historical examples of spatiotemporal patterns in electrode processes. In 1948, Bonhoeffer has published the paper [2]: “Activation of passive iron as a model for the excitation of nerve. ” The title referred to the experimental fact that if a piece of passivated iron immersed in concentrated nitric acid is touched
The global epidemiology of viral-induced acute liver failure: a systematic review protocol

Introduction The burden of viral-induced acute liver failure (ALF) around the world still remains unclear, with little to no data collected regarding the disease incidence in general and synthesised data on the relative contribution of different viruses to the aetiology of ALF is missing in the field. The aim of this review is to estimate the burden (prevalence, incidence, mortality, hospitalisation) of ALF following infection HAV, HBV, HCV, HDV, HEV, EBV), HSV1, HSV2, VZV, parvo-virus B19, HPIVs, YFV, HVV-6, CMV, CA16 and/or HAdVs. Establishing the common aetiologies of viral-induced ALF, which vary geographically, is important so that: (1) treatment can be initiated quickly, (2) contraindications to liver transplant can be identified, (3) prognoses can be deterined more accurately, and most importantly, (4) vaccination against viral ALF aetiologies can be prioritised especially in under-resourced regions with public health risks associated with the relevant attributable diseases. Methods and analysis EBSCOhost, PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus and Web of Science databases will be searched for relevant literature published and grey literature from 2009 up to 2019. Published cross-sectional and cohort studies will be eligible for inclusion in this review. Qualifying studies will be formally assessed for quality and risk of bias using a standardised scoring tool. Following standardised data extraction, meta-analyses will be carried out using STATA. Depending on characteristics of included studies, subgroup analyses and meta-regression analyses will be performed. This review will be reported according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Ethics and dissemination No ethics approval is required as the systematic review will use only published data already in the public domain. Findings will be disseminated through publication in a peer-reviewed journal. PROSPERO registration number CRD42018110309
Wheelchair Rugby chair configurations: an individual, Robust design approach

ABSTRACT Prescription of wheelchair rugby chairs is difficult due to the range of athlete impairment types and severities in the sport, difficulty in adjusting wheelchair settings, and assessing on-court performance. Currently, elite players rely on experiential knowledge (personal, coaches, and support staff) to select an appropriate set-up. Technological advancements, such as with inertial measurement units and processing algorithms, and representative testing approaches, has improved the potential for assessing set-ups at an individual level. An orthogonal design approach was implemented using an adjustable wheelchair to investigate the effect of seat height, seat depth, seat angle, and tyre pressure on performance, mobility, and propulsion kinematics. Six elite wheelchair rugby players completed testing in nine individually tailored wheelchair set-ups while monitoring both quantitative and qualitative measures of performance. From this testing, a recommended set-up was compared with the current set-up for each individual. A single case-study approach shows how the assessment method identifies parameter settings that can potentially improve performance. Three of six players reported a blind preference for the recommended set-up over the current set-up, whilst remaining players often displayed similar performance between their current and recommended set-ups. This approach can improve upon the current prescription process for rugby wheelchairs.
Changes of Diagnosis Criteria for Gambling-Related Disorders and Psychoactive and Behavioral Addictions

The article presents the issue of diagnostic criteria concerning gambling-related disorders and psychoactive and behavioral addictions in the literature. It is also a brief review of next editions of international classification manuals, both DSM (Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), and also ICD (The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems). The article presents a discussion of researchers about the place of gambling-related disorders in diagnostic classifications. The latest, fifth edition of DSM (DSM-V) places gambling disorders in the Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders category (DSM-V), in the subcategory Non-Substance Related Disorders (DSM-V). However, according to The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10), gambling disorder remains in the category of impulse control disorders, under the name “pathological gambling”.
Efficacy and safety of microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy with and without testicular delivery for varicocele patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PURPOSE This study reviewed the efficacy and safety of the microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy (MSV) with and without testicular delivery (TD) for varicocele patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS A systematic literature search was conducted in the EMBASE, PubMed, MEDLINE, Cochrane databases, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Biomedical Literature Database (CBM), and Google Scholar to identify relevant studies that reported MSV with and without TD for varicocele patients published in English or Chinese up to October 2018. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) and the Jadad scores were used to evaluate the methodological quality of all the included studies. We also used the? Cochrane? Collaboration's? tool? for? assessing? risk? of? bias for each study. The Review Manager Software 5.3 was used to conduct data analysis. RESULTS Four RCTs and three retrospective studies of 993 patients were included, the meta-analysis results indicated that both of two treatments were effective and safe. MSV with TD had lower recurrence rate (OR=0.20, 95% CI: 0.06-0.65, P=.007, I2 = 0%) and postoperative serum testosterone level (MD = -39.07, 95%CI: -51.95--26.18, P = .00001, I2 = 0%), but higher postoperative complications rate (OR=7.35, 95% CI: 2.92-18.53, P<.0001, I2 = 0%) compared with MSV without TD. We found no significant differences in operation time(MD = 12.46, 95% CI:0.11-24.81,P=.05, I2 = 87%), sperm concentration(MD = 3.73, 95%CI: -2.88-10.35, P = .27, I2 = 81%), sperm motility(MD = 10.96, 95%CI: -11.93-33.86,P =.35, I2 = 99%), and pregnancy rate(OR = 0.65, 95%CI: 0.37-1.16,P = .15,I2 = 0%). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis compared efficacy and safety of MSV with and without TD for varicocele patients. MSV with TD had high postoperative complications rate but lower recurrence rate and postoperative serum testosterone level than MSV without TD. In term of serum testosterone level, operation time, sperm concentration, sperm motility and pregnancy rate, we found no significant differences between two.
Frontline Science: A flexible kink in the transmembrane domain impairs β2 integrin extension and cell arrest from rolling

β2 integrins are the main adhesion molecules in neutrophils and other leukocytes and are rapidly activated by inside‐out signaling, which results in conformational changes that are transmitted through the transmembrane domain (TMD). Here, we investigated the biologic effect of introducing a proline mutation in the β2 integrin TMD to create a flexible kink that uncouples the topology of the inner half of the TMD from the outer half and impairs integrin activation. The β2 integrin alpha chains, αL, αM, αX, and αD, all contain an inserted (I) domain with homology to von Willebrand factor A domain. β2 activation was monitored in a homogenous binding assay of 2 reporter monoclonal antibodies: KIM127 reporting extension (E+) and mAb24 reporting the high‐affinity (H+) conformation of the β2 I‐like domain. The proline mutation partially diminished chemokine‐induced extension, but not the high‐affinity conformation. The proline mutation in the TMD of β2 completely inhibited arrest of rolling HL‐60 cells in response to the chemokine IL‐8. TMD mutant HL‐60 cells rolling on P‐selectin and ICAM‐1 were unable to reduce their rolling velocity in response to IL‐8. Quantitative dynamic footprinting live‐cell imaging showed that blocking TMD topology transmission impaired the chemokine‐induced activation of β2, limiting the appearance of extended high‐affinity (E+H+) β2. This also resulted in a defect in early spreading (3 min after arrest), which could be overcome by forced integrin activation using Mn2+. We conclude that the TMD proline mutation severely impairs β2 integrin extension, cell arrest, and early spreading.
Genetic diversity of Bangladeshi native chickens based on complete sequence of mitochondrial DNA D-loop region

ABSTRACT 1. The aim of this study was to explore genetic diversity and possible origin of Bangladeshi (BD) native chickens. The complete mtDNA D-loop region was sequenced in 60 chickens representing five populations; naked neck, full feathered, Aseel, Hilly and autosomal dwarf. The 61 reference sequences representing different domestic chicken clades in China, India, Laos, Indonesia, Myanmar, and other Eurasian regions were included. The mtDNA D-loop sequence polymorphism and maternal origin of five BD populations were analysed. 2. A total of 35 polymorphic sites, and 21 haplotypes were detected in 60 mtDNA D-loop sequences. The haplotype and nucleotide diversity of the five populations were 0.921 ± 0.018 and 0.0061 ± 0.0019, respectively. Both mtDNA network and phylogenetic analysis indicated four clades (four haplogroups) in BD populations (21 haplotypes) along with 61 reference haplotypes. Clade E contained the most individuals (20) and haplotypes (11) of BD chickens, followed by clade D (17, 6), clade C (12, 2) and clade F (11, 2), respectively. 3. The higher number of unique haplotypes found in Yunnan, China, suggested that the origin of BD chickens was in this region. The haplotypes from different haplogroups were introduced in Bangladeshi chickens from India, China and Myanmar. The phylogenetic tree showed a close relationship of BD chickens with the clusters from India, China, Myanmar and Laos, and indicated the dispersion of BD chickens from these sources. The phylogenetic information revealed high genetic diversity of BD chickens because of their origin from different lineages with high genetic variation and distance, which was determined from four cluster and neighbour-joining trees. 4. In conclusion, BD populations had high genetic diversity. The mtDNA network profiles and phylogenetic trees showed multiple maternal origins of BD chickens from India, China, Myanmar and Laos.
The Role of Additional Chemotherapy in Combination with Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy for Locally Advanced Inoperable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 12 Randomized Trials

Abstract This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness of chemotherapy before (I-CRT) or after (CRT-C) chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for inoperable locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (LA-NSCLC). According to the object response rate (ORR) and disease control rate (DCR), there were no differences among I-CRT, CRT, and CRT-C treatments. I-CRT did not have significant survival benefits compared with CRT alone. Similar results comparing CRT-C with CRT were observed. Furthermore, I-CRT was not associated with improved survival compared to CRT-C with respect to OS and PFS. Our meta-analysis suggests the effects of additional chemotherapy added to CRT were limited for unselected LA-NSCLC.
Backpropagation for Parametric STL

This paper proposes a method to evaluate Signal Temporal Logic (STL) robustness formulas using computation graphs. This method results in efficient computations and enables the use of backpropagation for optimizing over STL parameters. Inferring STL formulas from behavior traces can provide powerful insights into complex systems, such as longterm behaviors in time-series data. It can also be used to augment existing prediction and planning architectures by ensuring specifications are met. However, learning STL formulas from data is challenging from a theoretical and numerical standpoint. By evaluating and learning STL formulas using computation graphs, we can leverage the computational efficiency and utility of modern machine learning libraries. The proposed approach is particularly effective for solving parameteric STL (pSTL) problems, the problem of parameter fitting for a given signal. We provide a relaxation technique that makes this method tractable when solving general pSTL formulas. Through a traffic-weaving case-study, we show how the proposed approach is effective in learning pSTL parameters, and how it can be applied for scenario-based testing for autonomous driving and other complex robotic systems.
Somatotype comparative study between spanish and brazilian young females dancers

Casi no se conoce la influencia de la danza sobre el desarrollo morfológico y antropométrico de niñas que la practican. Así, el objetivo de este estudio es obtener y realizar comparaciones entre el somatotipo de niñas-bailarinas pertenecientes a la ciudad de Porto Alegre (RS), Brasil, y de la ciudad de Córdoba (CO), España, practicantes de ballet clásico y danza española, intentando establecer un paralelismo entre estas dos poblaciones, comparando y relacionando los datos obtenidos. Fueron evaluadas 110 niñas-bailarinas: 60 cordobesas, estudiantes del Conservatorio de Danza de Córdoba, España, y 50 porto-alegrenses, estudiantes de academias de ballet clásico de la ciudad de Porto Alegre, Brasil. Intentando atender a los objetivos del estudio, la recogida de datos fue desarrollada por abordaje transversal. Además de las variables de identificación del individuo, de las variables edad cronológica y nacionalidad, el presente estudio comprende las informaciones antropométricas referentes al somatotipo, mediante la medida de varios bloques de parámetros antropométricos, siguiendo las indicaciones del protocolo de la ISAK. El somatotipo fue calculado según el método de Heath-Carter. Para el tratamiento estadístico de los datos se utilizó la estadística descriptiva y el Test t de Student (p<0.05). Los resultados sugieren el predominio del componente mesomórfico en el somatotipo de los dos grupos estudiados, determinando el predominio de la masa muscular. Todavía, no hubo diferencias significativas entre las niñas-bailarinas cordobesas y las porto-alegrenses en el somatotipo. Palabras clave: Somatotipo. Danza. Niñas. Summary
Environmental risk factors for relapse of melanoma 5

Aim: To identify lifestyle factors affecting risk of relapse. Methods: A comparison of 131 relapsed melanoma patients with 147 non-relapsers. Results: Relapsers were more likely to report financial hardship using a number of different measures including access to holidays and feeling financially insecure (odds ratio (OR) 5.7, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.5, 21.4)). Relapsers worked longer hours (mean 37 h per week compared with 31, p = 0.02). There was no reported difference in stress associated with recent life events. There was no effect of housing quality, employment factors or body mass index (BMI) on risk of relapse. There was a protective effect of antibiotics in the peri-oper-
Fuzzy based Hybrid Distributed System Integration with grid

This paper depicts about vulnerabilities relief in joining of sun oriented power era and geothermal power era utilizing voltage source converter (VSC) fuzzy controller. The power era of PV framework is persistently varies, because of this HVDC back-back association is utilized for coordination. The principle preferred standpoint of HVDC is powerless matrix reconciliation; this situation is beneficial for WECS joining. VSC based all-inclusive scaffold inverter with fuzzy controller is utilized. The DC stack adjusting is finished with battery vitality stockpiling framework