Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Attention modulates somatosensory influences in passive speech listening

ABSTRACT Previous studies showed that manipulating the speech production system influenced speech perception. This influence was mediated by task difficulty, listening conditions, and attention. In the present study we investigated the specificity of a somatosensory manipulation – a spoon over the tongue – in passive listening. We measured the mismatch negativity (MMN) while participants listened to vowels that differ in their articulation – the tongue height – and familiarity – native and unknown vowels. The same participants heard the vowels in a spoon and no-spoon block. The order of the blocks was counterbalanced across participants. Results showed no effect of the spoon. Instead, starting with the spoon enhanced the MMN amplitude. A second experiment showed the same MMN enhancement for starting with a somatosensory manipulation applied to a non-articulator – the hand. This result suggests that starting a study with a somatosensory manipulation raises attention to the task.
Psycho-spatial predictors of hazardous drinking among motor drivers in Ibadan, Nigeria: Implications for preventing vehicular accidents

Aims: The study examined the roles of selected psychological, demographic and environmental variables in predicting hazardous drinking for both commercial drivers and private drivers. Design: The study was a cross-sectional survey. Setting: Data were collected at motor parks, auto workshops and car wash centers across the metropolis of Ibadan, Nigeria. Participants: A convenience sample of 566 drivers was recruited (241 commercial and 325 private drivers). Most drivers were male, and the mean age of the total sample was 35.70 years (±8.62 years). Measurements: The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) was used to measure hazardous drinking. Psychological variables included standardized measures of perceived drinking norms and optimistic bias. Demographic variables included age, sex, education, marital status, employment status and income. Environmental variables included proximity to alcohol vendors or selling points and neighborhood density. Findings: About 45% of commercial drivers and 25% of private drivers reported hazardous levels of alcohol consumption. Hazardous drinking was predicted by age, education, income, proximity to alcohol outlets, neighborhood density, optimistic bias and perceived drinking norms even when all variables were included in the regression model. These variables accounted for a substantial proportion of variance in predicting hazardous drinking.
QuantumWalks with Encrypted Data

In the setting of networked computation, data security can be a significant concern. Here we consider the problem of allowing a server to remotely manipulate client supplied data, in such a way that both the information obtained by the client about the server’s operation and the information obtained by the server about the client’s data are significantly limited. We present a protocol for achieving such functionality in two closely related models of restricted quantum computation—the boson sampling and quantum walk models. Because of the limited technological requirements of the boson scattering model, small scale implementations of this technique are feasible with present-day technology.
Germplasm Evaluation of Tomato for Resistance to the Emerging Wilt Pathogen Fusarium Equiseti

Fusarium wilt caused by different Fusarium species is a devastating disease causes heavy loss to tomato plantation worldwide. In this study 13 tomato varieties were screened against F. equiseti to explore the resistance potential of the varieties against the disease. Out of 13 varieties only 2 varieties Roma and Hybrid showed resistance to the disease, while the other 69% were highly susceptible. Based on cluster analysis for genetic diversity it was reported that susceptible varieties are only 8% genetically different and share same genetic pool. We reported that the wild species of tomato Solanum pimpinellifolium (Sp- 2093) showed complete immunity and were remain unaffected having 25% genetic difference with other varieties tested. Thus wild tomato species may provide the source of resistance required to develop resistant variety against the emerging wilt pathogen F. equiseti. The data regarding virluence structure and resisatnt variety that is presented in this study will suport more focused efforts in the management of tomato wilt caused by Fusarium species and that resistant features of wild tomato variety Sp-2093, could be accumulated with other desirable characteristics of different germplasm in one cultivar, which will reduce the chances for new virulent species to evolve.
Drug Related Deaths in Tehran, Iran: Toxicological, Death and Crime Scene Investigations

Background: To determine the role of drugs in fatal overdose, analyses were done on samples obtained from autopsy examination and death and crime scene investigations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of toxicology analyses of postmortem biological and non-biological samples belonging to a subject in determining the forensic cause of death. Methods: Toxicological analysis were done on 31 cases of fatal drug poisoning accompanied with scene evidence that had been referred to Legal Medicine Organization(LMO) of Iran, Tehran, over 12 months, starting from March 2008. Drugs and ethanol were detected in biological and non-biological samples through toxicological analyses. Results: Overall, 64.52% of the cases showed the same positive analytical results in both biological and non-biological samples. Opiates were indicated in 65% of the deaths. About two thirds (64.51%) of the cases indicated the involvement of more than one drug (active ingredient). With a sex ratio of 4.16, men composed 80.65% of the study cases. The mean age for male and female victims (mean ± SD) was 34.07±11.93 and 32.67±8.04, respectively, and the majority of the cases (77.42%) were below the age of 40. Conclusion: There are many important parameters in determining the forensic cause of death, among them autopsy reports, toxicological findings, police information and circumstances surrounding the death are important.
Enhanced Security for the Prevention of Man-In-The-Middle Attacks

: Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) ambush is one of the majorly recorded assaults in personal computer safety. Man-In-The-Middle aims at a certain info which passes among two end terminals, and privacy and righteousness of the data. We tend to broadly study the writings on Man In The Middle to scrutinize and reach the range of Man-In-The-Middle blitz, taking into account the referral model in the similar way as OSI design and also taking into consideration of two set of widely utilized networking technologies that is the Global System for Mobile and Universal Mobile Telecommunication System.In particular the Man-In-The-Middle assaults can be occurred due to the criteria like location of the sender, receiver and the attacker according to the channel of communication, the type of transmission and the spoofing techniques and provide implementation for the all possible Man-In-The-Middle groups. We draw the resemblance by understanding the pros and cons of the existing methods which prevent attacks. Eventually, according to our analysis we provide a system which gives the secured information and reduced attacks.
Co-registration of terrestrial and UAV-based images: experimental results

Abstract. For many applications within urban environments the combined use of images taken from the ground and from unmanned aerial platforms seems interesting: while from the airborne perspective the upper parts of objects including roofs can be observed, the ground images can complement the data from lateral views to retrieve a complete visualisation or 3D reconstruction of interesting areas. The automatic co-registration of air- and ground-based images is still a challenge and cannot be considered solved. The main obstacle is originating from the fact that objects are photographed from quite different angles, and hence state-of-the-art tie point measurement approaches cannot cope with the induced perspective transformation. One first important step towards a solution is to use airborne images taken under slant directions. Those oblique views not only help to connect vertical images and horizontal views but also provide image information from 3D-structures not visible from the other two directions. According to our experience, however, still a good planning and many images taken under different viewing angles are needed to support an automatic matching across all images and complete bundle block adjustment. Nevertheless, the entire process is still quite sensible – the removal of a single image might lead to a completely different or wrong solution, or separation of image blocks. In this paper we analyse the impact different parameters and strategies have on the solution. Those are a) the used tie point matcher, b) the used software for bundle adjustment. Using the data provided in the context of the ISPRS benchmark on multi-platform photogrammetry, we systematically address the mentioned influences. Concerning the tie-point matching we test the standard SIFT point extractor and descriptor, but also the SURF and ASIFT-approaches, the ORB technique, as well as (A)KAZE, which are based on a nonlinear scale space. In terms of pre-processing we analyse the Wallis-filter. Results show that in more challenging situations, in this case for data captured from different platforms at different days most approaches do not perform well. Wallis-filtering emerged to be most helpful especially for the SIFT approach. The commercial software pix4dmapper succeeds in overall bundle adjustment only for some configurations, and especially not for the entire image block provided.
Application of Dynamical Analysis to Choose Best Subsoiler's Shape using ANSYS

This research presents fatigue analysis of three subsoiler's shapes, namely C shape, sloping shape, and L shape in order to choose best one of them with maximum working life. After modeling of subsoilers, initial conditions and forces were exerted on the models. Clay loam soil condition was used as a tool to find the value of soil resistance forces. Finally, models were analyzed with ANSYS software. Results showed that C shape subsoiler has biggest value of safety factor (about 5.27) in the fatigue analysis. Results of this research can help the designers of tillage tools to make similar works in their designs and reduce maintenance costs of tillage tools. (New York Science Journal 2010;3(3):93-100). (ISSN: 1554-0200).
Tubular symplectic inclusions in olivine from the Fukang pallasite

Abstract– Olivine from the Fukang meteorite, like that from many other pallasites, contains distinctive arrays of parallel, straight, tubular inclusions. They differ in their extension and linearity from those in terrestrial olivines. They comprise approximately 1% of the total volume. Most have lens‐shaped cross‐sections, but some are rounded. The major axis of the lens‐shaped inclusions is rigorously oriented along olivine [001], and the rounded ones lie along olivine [010] and a few along [100]. The linear nature and orientations of the inclusions suggest that they nucleated on screw dislocations, perhaps formed through shock triggering. High‐resolution transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and energy‐dispersive x‐ray spectroscopy show that the inclusions consist of symplectic intergrowths of chromite, diopside, and silica that appear to have formed by exsolution from the host olivine. The symplectites consist of chromite lamellae with approximately 35‐nm spacings that grew outward from a central plane, with interstitial diopside and silica. Contrast modulations having an average spacing of 4.4 nm occur within the chromite lamellae. Using a reaction‐front model, we estimate that exsolution occurred over a period of 30 to 100 min, suggesting rapid cooling at high temperature. The crystallographic observations and inferences on growth rate are consistent with the hypothesis that the inclusions nucleated during heating following dislocation formation in a shock event, perhaps concurrent with that proposed to have disrupted the pallasite parent body.
THE EAST-ASIAN HAPPINESS GAP: SPECULATING ON CAUSES AND IMPLICATIONS

Despite spectacular economic growth, most East-Asian countries (especially those with the Confucian cultures) score very low in happiness surveys. The present paper speculates on the reasons for this East-Asian happiness gap, including environmental disruption, excessive com- petitiveness, repressive education, excessive conformity, negative attitudes towards enjoyment, and the emphasis on outward appearance. The desired direction of future growth, especially regarding the relative importance of public spending on the environment and research, and the non-material aspects of life, are also briefly touched on.
Lipidomic Analysis of Glioblastoma Multiforme Using Mass Spectrometry

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most common and malignant form of primary brain tumors. It is highly invasive and current treatment options have not improved the survival rate over the past twenty years. Novel approaches and technologies from systems biology have the potential to identify biomarkers that could serve as new therapeutic targets for GBM. This study employed Address correspondence to these authors at the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Bindley Bioscience Center, Purdue University, 155 S. Grant Street, Young Hall 367, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA; Tel: (765) 494-4649; kclase@purdue.edu;. Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, 1044 West Walnut Street R4 302, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5525, USA; Tel: (317) 274-8891; kpollok@iu.edu. AUTHORS’ CONTRIBUTIONS Kari Clase was responsible for leading the collaboration, analyzing data and interpreting findings within the context of the biological system and establishing the data collection and sample analysis pipeline. Soo Jung Ha and Gordon M. Showalter conducted the sample preparation, mass spectrometry data collection and statistical data analysis. Jiri Adamec supervised mass spectrometry data collection. John Springer conducted statistical clustering analysis of mass spectrometry data. Shanbao Cai, Haiyan Wang, Wei M. Liu were directly responsible for intellectual input on model set up. They also set up all flank and orthotopic model, mouse monitoring, and isolation of tumor samples. Karen Pollok was responsible regulatory requirements, intellectual input, and all aspects of in vivo model set up, monitoring, and sample collection. Jenna Rickus provided intellectual input. Jann Sarkaria provided tumor cell lines and intellectual input. Aaron Cohen-Gadol provided intellectual input. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The authors confirm that there is no conflict of interest with the data presented in this article. HHS Public Access Author manuscript Anal Chem. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2016 April 29. Published in final edited form as: Anal Chem. 2007 November 15; 79(22): 8423–8430. doi:10.1021/ac071413m. A uhor M anscript
Fast repetition rate fluorometry (FRRF) measuring phytoplankton productivity: A case study at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea

Raateoja, M. P. 2004: Fast repetition rate fluorometry (FRRF) measuring phytoplankton productivity: A case study at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland, Baltic Sea. Boreal Env. Res. 9: 263–276. The fast repetition rate (FRR) fluorometry, based on variable fluorescence of chlorophyll a, has been introduced as a potential tool to evaluate the primary productivity (PP) in aquatic systems. I measured PP in situ with both the 14 C and the FRR techniques at the entrance to the Gulf of Finland, Baltic sea, and noticed that the relation between the 14 C-based (P b ) and the FRR-based (P f ) estimates of PP was non-linear. This discrepancy between P f measuring the rate of linear photosynthetic electron flow, and P b measuring the rate of C fixation should be resolved before the PP can be reasonably estimated with the FRR technique. The deviation from linearity took place at irradiances above 200 µmol quanta m –2 s –1 , since P b reached light-saturation at lower irradiances than did P f . Within the regression fits, the daily variability in P b explained at least 85% of the daily variability in P f (a total of four days, n = 11 on each day). The period of time over which PP was determined was substantially different for the two approaches; over 2 h for P b , and approximately 10 s for P f . Consequently, most of the deviation around the resulting fits was caused by the sensitivity of the FRR technique to the momentary incident irradiance at the time of the measurement. The FRR-based photosynthetic efficiency of phytoplankton in the upper parts of the water column could be divided into three layers: reduced levels in the near-surface layer due to inhibiting effect of supraoptimal irradiance, the layer beneath this having the highest levels, and the deepest layer inhabited by a senescent algal population characterized by lowered levels.
Green infrastructure mapping within an urban context using Pleiades HR over Strasbourg

The objective of this study is to explore the pertinence of mapping urban greenness, and hence all low-lying and tall vegetation within urban and suburban areas using data acquired by the recently launched Pleiades 1A sensor. Of course green areas within out-lying or in-lying rural and/or agricultural areas are taken into account. The target here is to develop services for land planners to provide means with which to observe both in detail and extensively green infrastructure over a given areas be it on public or private lands, to develop an overall view. The request that is crystallizing is the provision of a geo-information layer that can be generated at a reasonable cost, over large areas and still be used for 1:2 000 land planning processes. The land planning specifications stipulates the mapping of low-lying permanent vegetation surfaces including prairies and grass-strips, urban grasslands, scrublands, isolated large trees, and other landscape characteristics such as hedges, woodlands and forests. The mapping of these features requires their distinction from croplands and permanent urban mineral surfaces and other more specific features such as paths. Furthermore, the work needs to take into context the roads and hydrology networks.To meet this demand SERTIT is proposing a remote sensing and GIS solution using imagery acquired by the recent sensor Pleiades 1A at 50cm. Supported by the CNES, SERTIT received a good coverage of the Urban Community of Strasbourg (CUS) and its environs and embarked on an ambitious and time-constrained initial green infrastructure mapping of nearly 400km2. Firstly, SERTIT insured a strict observance of geometrical specifications. Then, after radiometric calibration pixel based and object-orientated methods were prototyped incorporating image bands, neo-channels and textural indices to produce the vegetation layers. This article will outline aspects of the chosen method and initial results showing the advantages of Pleiades in the precise mapping of vegetation in complex urban environments.
Radiocarbon and Stable Isotope Evidence of Dietary Change from the Mesolithic to the Middle Ages in the Iron Gates: New Results from Lepenski Vir

A previous radiocarbon dating and stable isotope study of directly associated ungulate and human bone samples from Late Mesolithic burials at Schela Cladovei in Romania established that there is a freshwater reservoir effect of approximately 500 yr in the Iron Gates reach of the Danube River valley in southeast Europe. Using the δ15N values as an indicator of the percentage of freshwater protein in the human diet, the 14C data for 24 skeletons from the site of Lepenski Vir were corrected for this reservoir effect. The results of the paired 14C and stable isotope measurements provide evidence of substantial dietary change over the period from about 9000 BP to about 300 BP. The data from the Early Mesolithic to the Chalcolithic are consistent with a 2-component dietary system, where the linear plot of isotopic values reflects mixing between the 2 end-members to differing degrees. Typically, the individuals of Mesolithic age have much heavier δ15N signals and slightly heavier δ13C, while individuals of Early Neolithic and Chalcolithic age have lighter δ15N and δ13C values. Contrary to our earlier suggestion, there is no evidence of a substantial population that had a transitional diet midway between those that were characteristic of the Mesolithic and Neolithic. However, several individuals with “Final Mesolithic” 14C ages show δ15N and δ13C values that are similar to the Neolithic dietary pattern. Provisionally, these are interpreted either as incomers who originated in early farming communities outside the Iron Gates region or as indigenous individuals representing the earliest Neolithic of the Iron Gates. The results from Roman and Medieval age burials show a deviation from the linear function, suggesting the presence of a new major dietary component containing isotopically heavier carbon. This is interpreted as a consequence of the introduction of millet into the human food chain.
Collaborative Development Planning Model of Supporting Product in Platform Innovation Ecosystem

In order to improve the market value of the product, the platform enterprise often participates in the development process of supporting product of emerging industry’s platform innovation ecosystem. This paper puts forward a revenue sharing contract between the platform company and the supporting company by creating a collaborative development model of the supporting product in the ecosystem, and this paper studies the platform enterprise investment resource property's (complementary or substitution) impact on the supporting enterprise R&D efforts and the revenue sharing factor and analyzes collaborative development mechanism of supporting product of emerging industry platform innovation ecosystem. The research indicates that when platform enterprise and supporting enterprise's resources are complementary, the supporting enterprise R&D effort level and revenue sharing coefficient increase as the platform company’s investment increases. When platform enterprise and supporting enterprise's resources are substitutive, the supporting enterprise’s R&D effort level and revenue sharing coefficient decrease as the platform company’s investment increases.