Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
New insights into the organic carbon export in the Mediterranean Sea from 3-D modeling

Abstract. The Mediterranean Sea is one of the most oligotrophic regions of the oceans, and nutrients have been shown to limit both phytoplankton and bacterial activities, resulting in a potential major role of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) export in the biological pump. Strong DOC accumulation in surface waters is already well documented, though measurements of DOC stocks and export flux are still sparse and associated with major uncertainties. This study provides the first basin-scale overview and analysis of organic carbon stocks and export fluxes in the Mediterranean Sea through a modeling approach based on a coupled model combining a mechanistic biogeochemical model (Eco3M-MED) and a high-resolution (eddy-resolving) hydrodynamic simulation (NEMO-MED12). The model is shown to reproduce the main spatial and seasonal biogeochemical characteristics of the Mediterranean Sea. Model estimations of carbon export are also of the same order of magnitude as estimations from in situ observations, and their respective spatial patterns are mutually consistent. Strong differences between the western and eastern basins are evidenced by the model for organic carbon export. Though less oligotrophic than the eastern basin, the western basin only supports 39 % of organic carbon (particulate and dissolved) export. Another major result is that except for the Alboran Sea, the DOC contribution to organic carbon export is higher than that of particulate organic carbon (POC) throughout the Mediterranean Sea, especially in the eastern basin. This paper also investigates the seasonality of DOC and POC exports as well as the differences in the processes involved in DOC and POC exports in light of intracellular quotas. Finally, according to the model, strong phosphate limitation of both bacteria and phytoplankton growth is one of the main drivers of DOC accumulation and therefore of export.
Thickness dependence of dendritic flux avalanches in YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7x films

By implementing a unique magneto-optical system with ultrafast magnetic-field ramping-rate capability (up to 3 kT/s), we have been able to routinely generate and image dendritic flux instabilities in YBa 2 Cu 3 O 7-x films. In the present work we study the effect of the film thickness on the dendritic instability. Dendritic avalanches in 50-600 nm thick films were magneto-optically imaged at 7 K, after ramping the magnetic field from zero to 60 mT at different rates. The data reveal a remarkable change in flux morphologies between the thin and the thicker films. While the former (50-250 nm) display well-developed dendritic patterns, the latter (350-600 nm) exhibit few avalanches with favored branch directions parallel to the film's edges. Several possible explanations for this behavior are discussed. Disciplines Engineering | Physical Sciences and Mathematics Publication Details Baruch-El, E. , Baziljevich, M. , Johansen, T. H. , Shaulov, A. & Yeshurun, Y. (2018). Thickness dependence of dendritic flux avalanches in YBa2Cu3O7-xfilms. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 969 (1), 012042-1-012042-6. This journal article is available at Research Online: http://ro.uow. edu.au/aiimpapers/3093 Journal of Physics: Conference Series
Title: Metformin for Reducing Racial/Ethnic Difference in Prostate Cancer Incidence for Men with Type 2 Diabetes Running title: Metformin for Reducing Prostate Cancer Disparity

Authors: Chen-Pin Wang, Donna M Lehman, Yui-Wing F Lam, John G Kuhn, Devalingam Mahalingam, Steven Weitman, Carlos Lorenzo, John R Downs, Elizabeth A Stuart, Javier Hernandez, Ian M Thompson, Amelie G Ramirez Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio; Department of Cellular and Structural Biology, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio; Department of Pharmacology; University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio; Department of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio;Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio;Department of Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins University;Department of Urology, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.
Integrated management and modelling in urban drainage systems: the potentialities in a developing megacity

In developing countries, lack of sanitation coverage and continuously growing populations are increasing the pressures on receiving waters. In the context of Bogota (Colombia), this paper presents recent and ongoing research towards improved management of urban drainage systems using an integrated framework. Research results have shown there is a need to assess the urban drainage system as one entity when considering pollution control objectives. This holistic approach offers the opportunity to investigate the interactions between sub-systems and the impact of the whole system on the river water quality. In Bogota, now is the time to develop plans towards an efficient integrated system which maximises the benefits from the resources, supporting data and software tools available. It is needed the development and application of modelling tools at different levels of detail. As part of this, an integrated modelling toolbox named City Drain which operates under MATLAB/Simulink is being upgraded, customised and used as a research tool.
An Algorithm for Predictive Data Mining Approach in Medical Diagnosis

The Healthcare industry contains big and complex data that may be required in order to discover fascinating pattern of diseases &amp; makes effective decisions with the help of different machine learning techniques. Advanced data mining techniques are used to discover knowledge in database and for medical research. This paper has analyzed prediction systems for Diabetes, Kidney and Liver disease using more number of input attributes. The data mining classification techniques, namely Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Random Forest (RF) are analyzed on Diabetes, Kidney and Liver disease database. The performance of these techniques is compared, based on precision, recall, accuracy, f_measure as well as time. As a result of study the proposed algorithm is designed using SVM and RF algorithm and the experimental result shows the accuracy of 99.35%, 99.37 and 99.14 on diabetes, kidney and liver disease respectively.
Production and characterization of chitinase from Vibrio species, a head waste of shrimp Metapenaeus dobsonii (Miers, 1878) and chitin of Sepiella inermis Orbigny, 1848

The chitin is extracted from the cuttlebone of S. inermis and the mineral contents are predictable. The structure and degree of deacetylation of extracted cuttlebone chitin is dogged through Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy. The extracted cuttlebone chitin is used as the substrate for the production of chitinase from Vibrio sp. The extra cellular proteins are concentrated by ammonium sulphate precipitation, dialysed and then purified by using gel (sephadex G-100) chromatography. Among the 40 fractions, only two fractions (active fractions) showed maximum absorbance at 280 nm, which are pooled, dialysed and free-dried. The enzyme activity (0.104 μmoles/ml) and molecular weight (50 - 60 kDa) of purified chitinase is also determined through SDS- PAGE. The optimal condition for chitinase activity is pH between 6.0 - 6.5 and 45℃.
Ion Implants as Matrix‐Appropriate Calibrators for Geochemical Ion Probe Analyses

Ion microprobe elemental and isotopic determinations can be precise but difficult to quantify. Error is introduced when the reference material and the sample to be analysed have different compositions. Mitigation of such ‘matrix effects’ is possible using ion implants. If a compositionally homogeneous reference material is available which is ‘matrix‐appropriate’ (i.e., close in major element composition to the sample to be analysed, but having an unknown concentration of the element, E, to be determined) then ion implantation can be used to introduce a known amount of an E isotope, calibrating the E concentration and producing a matrix‐appropriate calibrator. Nominal implant fluences (ions cm−2) are inaccurate by amounts up to approximately 30%. However, ion implantation gives uniform fluences over large areas; thus, it is possible to ‘co‐implant’ an additional reference material of any bulk composition having known amounts of E, independently calibrating the implant fluence. Isotope ratio measurement standards can be produced by implanting two different isotopes, but permil level precision requires postimplant calibration of the implant isotopic ratio. Examples discussed include (a) standardising Li in melilite; (b) calibrating a 25Mg implant fluence using NIST SRM 617 glass and (c) using Si co‐implanted with 25Mg alongside NIST SRM 617 to produce a calibrated measurement of Mg in Si.
Temporal investigation of flow variability in Scottish rivers using wavelet analysis

River flow records form the basis of flood risk estimates. In Scotland, the Flood Risk Management Act (2009) has the objective of improving flood risk management by improved modelling of river flows taking into account potential future climate change. Wavelet analysis is presented here as a possible method for detecting and comparing trends, investigating spatial heterogeneity and periods of significant variability in nonstationary environmental time series. The results from a wavelet analysis of a set of 9 Scottish rivers confirm a difference in river flow maxima between the East and the West that has been pointed out in previous studies, along with changes in the seasonal patterns that may be linked to external climatic drivers, including the North Atlantic Oscillation and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation. Such influences (which act on several time scales, the principal one being annual) are not constant and vary both temporally (being stronger from 1987 onwards) and spatially, with a possible catchment size effect, highlighting the importance of assessing flood risk at a regional level. The study is currently being extended to a further 26 rivers to gain a better understanding of the spatial dependence in extreme river flows, which will contribute to the improvement of flood risk management.
Patient Navigation competencies : An Opportunity for Nurse Educators ?

Patient Navigation was introduced over two decades ago as a patient-centered approach for identifying individuals most at risk for delays in care, and mitigating barriers to their receipt of care. Patient Navigators provide the logistical and emotional support for completion of discrete episodes of health or illness care. Patient Navigators guide patients through healthcare system complexities, while providing motivational influence for positive behaviors, ensuring that care is as efficient and as seamless as possible. There is significant potential to expand the use of Patient Navigation to assist high-risk patients in achieving adherence to either preventive care or treatment guidelines. Nurses are uniquely suited to excel in Patient Navigation roles. Nurses are trusted professionals who have a presence throughout the healthcare system and are therefore well-positioned to identify, educate and engage high-risk patients or families when they present at healthcare access points, and guide them through completion of a health care episode. Our article discusses potential opportunities to introduce Patient Navigation competencies into undergraduate nursing education curriculum.
Physical properties of the WAIS Divide ice core

Abstract The WAIS (West Antarctic Ice Sheet) Divide deep ice core was recently completed to a total depth of 3405 m, ending 50 m above the bed. Investigation of the visual stratigraphy and grain characteristics indicates that the ice column at the drilling location is undisturbed by any large-scale overturning or discontinuity. The climate record developed from this core is therefore likely to be continuous and robust. Measured grain-growth rates, recrystallization characteristics, and grain-size response at climate transitions fit within current understanding. Significant impurity control on grain size is indicated from correlation analysis between impurity loading and grain size. Bubble-number densities and bubble sizes and shapes are presented through the full extent of the bubbly ice. Where bubble elongation is observed, the direction of elongation is preferentially parallel to the trace of the basal (0001) plane. Preferred crystallographic orientation of grains is present in the shallowest samples measured, and increases with depth, progressing to a vertical-girdle pattern that tightens to a vertical single-maximum fabric. This single-maximum fabric switches into multiple maxima as the grain size increases rapidly in the deepest, warmest ice. A strong dependence of the fabric on the impurity-mediated grain size is apparent in the deepest samples.
Design of PIC 18 F 4550 Based Pulse Echo Technique for Ultrasonic Velocity Measurements in Gelatin Gels

Ultrasonic technique is widely used for non destructive characterization of materials, since it does not change the properties or structures of materials. So far, much work has been reported in instrumentation in ultrasonics for characterization of liquids and solids. But very few researchers have reported work on design of instrumentation for ultrasonic characterization of gels, since gels are highly attenuating due to their structural, chemical and rheological properties; and require different approach in the design of instrumentation. In the present work, we have designed a pulse echo technique operated at 2 MHz, to measure travel time in gels, using microcontroller PIC 18f4550 and the other discrete electronic components. The ultrasonic velocity of propagation and temperature of the gel under test are displayed on the 16x2 LCD. The designed system was tested on gelatin gel at 3% and 5% concentrations. Variation of ultrasonic velocities at different temperatures and with time at constant temperature was also observed. The designed instrument is very effective and powerful for characterization of gels.
PROTON AND ION SOURCES FOR HIGH INTENSITY ACCELERATORS

Future high intensity ion accelerators, including the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the European Spallation Source (ESS), the Superconducting Proton Linac (SPL) etc, will require high current and high duty factor sources for protons and negative hydrogen ions. In order to achieve these goals, a comparison of the Electron Cyclotron Resonance, radio-frequency and Penning ion sources, among others, will be made. For each of these source types, the present operational sources will be compared to the state-of-the-art research devices with special attention given to reliability and availability. Finally, the future research and development aims will be discussed.
Temporal and spatial variation in the morphology of the brown macroalga Hormosira banksii (Fucales, Phaeophyta)

Abstract Hormosira banksii is a morphologically variable macro-algal species from southeastern and southern Australia, which has been previously categorised into ecoforms according to habitat. This study is by far the largest quantitative evaluation of morphological variation in H. banksii, covering 74 sites from South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania. Morphological features from 505 samples were analysed using principal components analysis, with the patterns identified being statistically assessed with a Monte Carlo permutation test. There was considerable morphological variation between samples taken at several marine (but not estuarine) sites in both 1994 and 1999. However, this variation was not consistent across either morphological features or populations, and presumably represents random fluctuations. Analysis of the entire dataset demonstrated a significant difference between samples growing in marine and estuarine habitats. Further assessment of variation within these two groups revealed some significantly different populations based on geographical locations but not habitat variation. While this study presents strong evidence for two distinct taxa within H. banksii (marine versus estuarine populations), the taxonomic status of this species should not be altered until genetic studies have been conducted.
Kräfte- und Belastungsermittlung

Kurzfassung Der Paketierprozess von Elektroblechpaketen wird derzeit mittels unterschiedlicher Verfahren realisiert, die hinsichtlich ihrer mechanischen Belastbarkeit und auftretenden Eisenverlusten divergieren. Anhand einer umfassenden Verifikation der während der Handhabung des Blechpakets auftretenden Spannungen im Blechpaket, wird in diesem Beitrag die Einsatzmöglichkeit von Stanzpaketier-, Klebe- und Backlackverfahren zur Herstellung energieeffizienter Endprodukte eruiert.
WHP 086

A new studio system for the production of 3D content is introduced. The system combines the ability to capture dynamic scenes, based on a multi-camera system in a chromakey environment, with a view-dependent projection for actor feedback. The system allows the generation and rendering of 3D models in preview quality for on-set visualisation in real time, and in high quality for postproduction applications in an off-line phase. The shape reconstruction is based on the computation of the visual hull. The view-dependent projection component allows actors to be immersed into a virtual scene and to interact with virtual components. The functional modules of the system were implemented in a highly distributed system using standard, inexpensive IT components. Therefore the system is quite scalable and can be fitted into most studio environments. For the integration of the system components a middleware architecture was developed. This document was originally published in IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology. Volume 14, No. 3, March 2003. Additional key words: Studio system, 3D reconstruction, view-dependent projection, Virtual Reality, distributed system
Systematic assessment of copy-number variant detection via genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism genotyping

Our strategy for genotyping polymorphic deletion va riants within populations of moderate size (~100-1000 samples) is implemented by two algorithms: SCIMM, a clustering algorithm which derives genotypes from a set of copy-number-informative probes, and SCIMM-Search, a search algorithm which determines a set of copy-number informative probes for each annotated deletion vari ant. The central idea is to automatically estimate the location and extent of t he 6 clusters that appear in intensity data for SNP probes specific to the site of a commo n deletion: specifically, the three diploid clusters (‘AA’, ‘AB’, and ‘BB’), the two hemizygous clusters (‘A -’ and ‘B -’), and the null (homozygous deletion) cluster (‘-’; see Figure 4 in the main text). Estimated locations are used to assign a copy-numbe r la l of ‘null’, ‘haploid’ or ‘diploid’ to each sample.
Maternal Mortality, Proteinuria and Pregnancy Induced Hypertension: Case Study of a Regional Hospital in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana

Globally, one of the public health problems confronting the medical community is maternal mortality. This study seeks to investigate the relationship between maternal mortality, proteinuria and pregnancy induced hypertension among some pregnant mothers in Ghana. In this study, protein in the urine and blood pressure of some 450 pregnant women who visited the Hospital between Januarys to December, 2015were monitored. Retrospective data based on maternal death from January 2010 and December 2015 were also retrieved and analysed. This was augmented by interviewing150 respondents (75 each from antenatal and postnatal section of the hospital) based on maternal health history, knowledge on PIH etc. The results of the study with respect to proteinuria and the blood pressure (BP) monitoring showed that, 36% of these mothers had traces of protein in their urine whiles 32 mothers out of 450 had elevated systolic and diastolic BP. The study also revealed, when data on maternal mortality and PIH of pregnant mothers were retrieved that, a total of 75, 439 (N=75,439) mothers attended the antennal section of the Hospital. Out of this, 139 of them (0.18%) died due to PIH. Maternal child bearing behaviour, nulliparity when analysed showed that, greater proportions of antenal (AN) mothers (32.00%) were nulliparous compared to their PN counterpart (0%) (p<0.0001). Results of our study has shown that, maternal mortality due to PIH were high due to elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as high doses of trace amount of protein in pregnant mothers’ urine.
A Color Barcode Detecting Method in a Supporting System for Visually Impaired Persons Operating Capacitive Touchscreen

Recently, many electronic products are employing a touchscreen as the user interface. This trend puts visually impaired persons into a difficult situation operating such products more and more. To tackle that situation, we have proposed a supporting system to operate a capacitive touchscreen. In the proposed system, the user attaches an image sensor to the middle finger and wears an earphone. The icons displayed on the touchscreen are replaced to the color barcodes. When the user traces the touchscreen by the middle finger with the image sensor, the color barcodes are detected and then the speech guidance is generated via the earphone. By hearing the speech guidance, the user pushes the icons by the forefinger to operate the electronic product. This paper develops a processing flow to detect the color barcode from the blurred image captured by the image sensor close to the surface of the touchscreen. In the experiments, we confirm how to construct the color barcode with several colored bars. Then, we evaluate the accuracy and performance of our processing flow.
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CURRICULUM IN TURKISH UNIVERSITIES : IEEE/ACM GUIDELINES PERSPECTIVE

Software engineering (SE) education has been emerging as an independent and mature discipline. Accordingly, various studies are being done to provide guidelines for SE education curriculum design. This paper presents software engineering education evolvement in Turkey, present SE education scenario in different universities along with the significance of software technology parks in relevance to software engineering education. The objective of this paper is to provide an assessment of SE curriculum in Turkish Universities with respect to IEEE/ACM guidelines given in SEEK (2004). This study will provide a guideline to universities conducting an SE programme at undergraduate level to align their course curriculum with IEEE/ACM guidelines (SEEK, 2004). Keywords: Curriculum, Software Engineering Education, Software Engineering, Software Industry, Turkey---------------------- Obrazovanje programskih inženjera (PI) razvija se kao samostalna i zrela znanstvena disciplina. Sukladno tome, provode se različita istraživanja u cilju određivanja smjernica za izradu nastavnih planova i programa za obrazovanje PI. Ovaj rad predstavlja razvoj obrazovanja programskih inženjera u Turskoj, trenutnu situaciju u obrazovanju PI na različitim sveučilištima, kao i značenje tehnoloških parkova za njihovo obrazovanje. Cilj ovoga rada je dati evaluaciju nastavnoga plana i programa za Programsko inženjerstvo na turskim sveučilištima s obzirom na IEEE/ACM smjernice navedene u dokumentu SEEK (2004). Ova će studija pružiti smjernice sveučilištima prilikom provođenja programa PI na dodiplomskoj razini kako bi se uskladio plan i program kolegija s IEEE/ACM smjernicama (SEEK, 2004). Ključne riječi: nastavni plan i program, obrazovanje programskih inženjera, programsko inženjerstvo, softverska industrija, Turska