Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Preparation of magnetic microspheres of mesalamine by phase separation emulsion polymerisation technique

The study involved magnetic microspheres of mesalamine prepared by phase separation emulsion polymerization (PSEP) method technique. Magnetic microspheres were prepared by PSEP method to target them to the colon. Three polymers namely Eudragit S 100, ethylcellulose and chitosan were used for the preparation of magnetic microspheres. Magnetite content and entrapment of mesalamine was evaluated. Eudragit S 100, ethylcellulose and chitosan were used as polymers. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrum of drug and polymer was taken to visualize the compatibility of drug and polymer. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images show the uniformity and particle size of the microspheres formed. The in vitro release study was carried out in phosphate buffer pH 6.8. The various results obtained were fit into the mathematical models and the Higuchi model was found to be most suitable for the formulations. Chitosan magnetic microspheres prepared by phase separation emulsion polymerization were found to be best in all the evaluation parameters (practical yield, magnetite content, magnetic responsivity of microspheres, particle size, in vitro release studies). They contain maximum magnetite content which is the utmost feature for the magnetic microspheres. Microspheres can be targeted by the external magnetic field applied due to magnetite entrapped. Thus toxicity and reticuloendothelial clearance can be minimized. Key words: Chitosan, Eudragit S 100, ethylcellulose, magnetic, phase separation emulsion polymerization (PSEP).
Enhancing Computer Science Programming Courses to Prepare Students for Software Engineering

Most Computer Science (CS) undergraduate programs include an introductory programing course intended to teach basic programming to students of various majors. Students from non-CS majors often find this course to be difficult and tedious, while CS-major students require the course to be challenging enough to establish a solid foundation for their future study of the major. We propose to introduce basic concepts of software engineering into such a course to make it easier for non-CS students to write meaningful programs and to prepare CS students for future software engineering courses. The two concepts are integrated development environment (IDE) and basic software testing. We observed the students’ progress and found that on average students can program similar projects 80% faster after learning and using the two software engineering concepts.
PsySound3: An integrated environment for the analysis of sound recordings

This paper presents possibilities offered by a computer program for analysing features of sound recordings, PsySound3. A wide variety of spectral and sound level analysis methods are implemented, together with models of loudness, roughness, pitch and binaural spatial analysis. In addition to providing access to these analysis methods, this analysis environment provides a context for easy comparison between analysis methods, which is very useful both for teaching and for the testing and development of models for research applications. The paper shows some of the potential for this by way of example. The software is structured so as to be easily extensible (using the Matlab programming environment), and many extensions are envisaged. Written by the authors and colleagues, PsySound3 is freely available via www.psysound. org.
Methods for Modelling Sketches in the Collaborative Prototyping of User Interfaces

Cross-functional teams with different technical backgrounds working on crossplatform environments require the production of flexible modeling of user interfaces in early steps of a design process. We observe that model-driven engineering (MDE) is currently gaining acceptance in many domains. However, existing solutions have no support for collaborative prototyping of user interfaces by sketching recognition for multiple stakeholders (e.g., designers, developers, final end users) working with heterogeneous computing platforms (e.g., smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktop), on different, perhaps separate or shared, interaction surfaces (e.g., tables, whiteboards) in a colocated way or remotely. This requires flexibility to explore and reuse vague and uncertain ideas as model sketching. This paper presents UsiSketch, an MDE method for modeling sketches that offers the following novel features resulting from a requirement elicitation process: sketching recognition on different surfaces based on a new recognition algorithm that accommodates very large surfaces and model-based design of user interfaces with collaboration.
Investigation of Procedures for Automatic Resonance Extraction from Noisy Transient Electromagnetics Data. Volume II. Appendices

Abstract : This volume consists of a series of appendices whose contents could not be included in the body of Volume I without breaking the continuity. The appendices describe topics that were studied during the course of the current contract but are only tangentially related to the theme of Volume I. Several references were made in Volume I to appendices in this volume for the details of specific methods. (Author)
On the design of full duplex wireless system with chaotic sequences

This paper proposes a novel approach for full duplex using chaotic sequences which is known as the asynchronous code-division duplex (Async-CDD) system. The Async-CDD system can transmit and receive signals at the same time and in the same frequency channel without time slot synchronization. The data rate of the Async-CDD system is 8 times higher than the conventional CDD system and is the same as a non-spreading system. The property of low block cross-correlation of the chaotic sequence allows the Async-CDD system achieve duplex interference suppression at any duplex delay. And the huge number of available code words/blocks of the chaotic sequence allows the Async-CDD system increase the data rate by increasing the number of multiplexed sub-channels. When both of the code length of the orthogonal chaotic code and the number of multiplexed sub-channels are 128, the orthogonal chaotic code provides 30.40 dBc self-interference suppression in average, which is 6.99 dB better than the orthogonal Gold code.
Digital Survivance: Mediatization and the Sacred in the Tribal Digital Activism of the #NoDAPL Movement

To explore the role of contestation in mediatization processes, this article utilizes digital and visual methods to analyze instances of Indigenous digital survivance. Focusing on recent examples at the heart of the #NoDAPL movement allows us to flesh out and argue for a decolonizing approach to the study of mediatization, which we define, following Clark (2011), as the process by which collective uses of communication media (1) extend the development of independent media industries and their circulation of narratives, (2) contribute to new forms of action and interaction in the social world, and (3) give shape to how we think of humanity and our place in the world. The article therefore concludes with suggestions regarding the further development of methodological approaches to studying processes of mediatization in relation to contestations over normative claims and pragmatic concerns regarding the role of media systems in our collective future.
Chaos synchronization of coupled neurons under external electrical stimulation using adaptive H∞ control

In this paper, H∞ control via an adaptive neural network approach is proposed to realize the synchronization of two gap junction coupled chaotic FitzHugh—Nagumo (FHN) neurons under external electrical stimulation. The control scheme is robust to the uncertainties such as unmodelled dynamics, ionic channel noise and external disturbances. Asymptotic chaos synchronization is obtained by proper choice of the control parameters. The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control method.
Systemische Therapie in Deutschland

Nach einem Ruckblick auf die Geschichte der Familientherapie in Deutschland wird der gegenwartige Stand der Theorieentwicklung und Forschung im erweiterten Bereich der systemischen Therapie dargestellt und kritisch bewertet. Als Fazit ergibt sich fur die Zukunft die Notwendigkeit, die systemische Therapie theoretisch und empirisch als wissenschaftliche Disziplin zu etablieren, wenn sie sozialpolitische Akzeptanz gewinnen will.
Adaptation de parsers statistiques lexicalisés pour le français : Une évaluation complète sur corpus arborés

Cet article présente les résultats d’une évaluation exhaustive des principaux analyseurs syntaxiques probabilistes dit “lexicalisés” initialement conçus pour l’anglais, adaptés pour le français et évalués sur le CORPUS ARBORÉ DU FRANÇAIS (Abeillé et al., 2003) et le MODIFIED FRENCH TREEBANK (Schluter & van Genabith, 2007). Confirmant les résultats de (Crabbé & Candito, 2008), nous montrons que les modèles lexicalisés, à travers les modèles de Charniak (Charniak, 2000), ceux de Collins (Collins, 1999) et le modèle des TIG Stochastiques (Chiang, 2000), présentent des performances moindres face à un analyseur PCFG à Annotation Latente (Petrov et al., 2006). De plus, nous montrons que le choix d’un jeu d’annotations issus de tel ou tel treebank oriente fortement les résultats d’évaluations tant en constituance qu’en dépendance non typée. Comparés à (Schluter & van Genabith, 2008; Arun & Keller, 2005), tous nos résultats sont state-of-the-art et infirment l’hypothèse d’une difficulté particulière qu’aurait le français en terme d’analyse syntaxique probabiliste et de sources de données.
Autonomous lawn mower

The present invention relates to an autonomous lawn mower which includes a body capable of driving on a ground surface; a driving-operating unit which operates to make the body drive; a cutting device which is installed on the body to mow lawn on the lower side of the body by the rotation of a blade; a GPS receiver installed on the body; a memory unit in which the geographic information of a working area is recorded; and a control unit which controls the cutting device and the driving-operating unit to mow lawn in the working area recorded in the memory unit by using current coordinate information received from the GPS receiver. The autonomous lawn mower can autonomously mow lawn in the working area by using the GPS coordinate information; provides information of the state of the work to a remote control terminal such as a smartphone; and can perform work through a remote control, thereby improving user convenience.
Wafer Level Vacuum Packaged Out-of-Plane and In-Plane Differential Resonant Silicon Accelerometers for Navigational Applications

Inertial-grade vertical-type and lateral-type differential resonant accelerometers (DRXLs) are designed, fabricated using one process and tested for navigational applications. The accelerometers consist of an out-of-plane (for z-axis) accelerometer and in-plane (for x, y-axes) accelerometers. The sensing principle of the accelerometer is based on gap-sensitive electrostatic stiffness changing effect. It says that the natural frequency of the accelerometer can be changed according to an electrostatic force on the proof mass of the accelerometer. The out-of-plane resonant accelerometer shows bias stability of 2.5 μg, sensitivity of 70 Hz/g and bandwidth of 100 Hz at resonant frequency of 12 kHz. The in-plane resonant accelerometer shows bias stability of 5.2 μg, sensitivity of 128 Hz/g and bandwidth of 110 Hz at resonant frequency of 23.4 kHz. The measured performances of two accelerometers are suitable for an application of inertial navigation.
The monument of Marcus Aurelius: research and conservation

Describes the restoration of the equestrian monument of Marcus Aurelius. The first restoration can be documented to the 12th century, further restoration took place 1466-75. Michelangelo completed a new pedestal which was commissioned in 1539 and finally constructed in 1561. Subsequent periods of restoration occurred into the early 20th century. In 1981 the equestrian statue was removed to the Istituto Centrale del Restauro (ICR) where the following investigations were completed: static condition and structure, nondestructive testing of fabrication and repair techniques, analysis of the alloy, thermal behavior of the monument, climate and pollution studies of time of wetness and damage function, patina and type of corrosion, and processes and present condition of the gilded surface. Analysis showed that the bronze was cast in a leaded bronze of composition 80. 7% copper, 6.8% tin, and 12.0% lead. During the scientific study several reagents and processes for cleaning the surface of the monument were examined in collaboration with local restorers. A series of tests was conducted on 11 surface coatings for the conservation of outdoor bronzes, at the end of which it was possible to establish that the best protection was provided by Incralac for a Paraloid B-72 as an initial coat followed by Reswax WH, a mixture of polyethylene wax and two microcrystalline waxes as a protective finish. Despite the studies completed to date, a product capable of insuring protection without extensive maintenance over a period of 20-30 years has not been developed. At the present time it is inadvisable for the Marcus Aurelius sculpture to be relocated in an outdoor environment. -- AATA
Diet and eating habits of expectant parents and families in Ras Al Khaimah, Emirates: an exploratory study.

Background. Obesity is a problem that has reached epidemic proportions around the globe, attaining an alarming level in Arab Gulf countries. Poor diets and a lack of essential nutrients being consumed by pregnant women has been acknowledged, and it is recognised that parental eating habits and preferences can contribute to the development of unhealthy diets in children. However, there have been no studies exploring diet and eating habits that have targeted expectant parents and their families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aim. To explore the diet and eating habits of expectant parents and their families during pregnancy and test the feasibility of introducing an EatWell Assist workshop and diary, to increase awareness of healthy eating to improve family diet and nutritional status. Method. Participants were recruited from three study sites in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Initially, a purposive sample of 20 expectant mothers and 10 expectant fathers were interviewed. Phase 2 of the study recruited 15 expectant mothers and five female family members or close friends to attend on e of three EatWell Assist workshops and complete a diary for four weeks. Thematic analysis of interview transcripts and simple analysis of the structured questionnaire was undertaken. Results. The thematic analysis identified seven main themes for expectant mothers’ current diets and eating habits. These were: knowledge and understanding, eating patterns, fast foods, using supplements, likes and dislikes, body image, influences. Five similar main themes emerged for expectant fathers but the theme, ‘no supplements’, was in contrast to expectant mothers’ ‘using supplements’, and ‘body image’ did not emerge. Overall, the findings demonstrated the workshop evaluations were positive and participants gained knowledge and valued the opportunity to attend. Completing an EatWell food diary enabled expectant mothers to improve their diets and eating habits. Conclusions. Expectant parents’ current diet and eating habits were significantly influenced by the availability of a Western diet as well as traditional foods and cultural eating preferences. There was some improvement in healthy eating behaviours after attending a healthy eating workshop and keeping a daily food diary. Expectant fathers’ work commitments and women’s preferences inhibited opportunities for them to receive healthy eating education. Strategies to engage with expectant fathers need to be implemented and online education options may be worth considering.
A Short Note on Cancer

Cancer is deadly disease which is caused due to uncontrolled growth of the cells and forms from the extra mass tissue known as tumour. The loss of apoptotic nature by the cells in their metabolic pathway leads to cancer. Cigarette smoking, tobacco intake, alcohol intake, poor diet and exposure to UV rays lead to cancer. Different organs can be effect by cancer cells like lungs, kidney, eyes, heart, brain etc. Cancer cells also spread in blood stream and causes blood cancer. The person who works in the chemical factories, nuclear reactors, drainage system and mining are most prone to cancer. The most cancer causing agents are aluminium, arsenic, radon, lead and lead compounds, titanium dioxide, Ethidium Bromide, Cobalt with tungsten carbide, Welding fumes and Indium phosphide. Treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, bone marrow transplantation are used to treat cancer in different stages.
Does the food group provision in early years' education and care settings in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia, meet national dietary requirements; and how can Home Economics support this?

The purpose of this paper is two-fold: firstly, to report on a pilot study that determined food provision within early years (EY) settings and compared these with recommendations that >50% of the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) standard serves should be provided to children in care; and secondly, to explore how high-school home economics students could be involved with conducting similar studies and/or providing support to EY settings in their local community. The study piloted an approach to determine food group provision by weighing raw ingredients at meal opportunities of 252 children aged 2-4 years across eight EY settings over a two-day period. Ingredients were categorised by food group and servings were determined for each meal opportunity. Food group provision by day and by centre was compared to ADG recommendations for 2-4 year old children. Average meat serves were significantly lower than recommended (0.33+/-0.20 serves/day vs 0.5 serves/ day, P The paper contends that there are opportunities for high-school home economics programs to involve students in conducting similar studies, with resulting benefits for both the high-school students and the EY centres. Provision of integrated real-life food and nutrition activities by home economics highschool students would extend student capabilities in emerging health priority areas such as childhood obesity, by understanding the links between food group provision in EY education services. Integration of an assessment methodology for food provision in the EY setting would provide pedagogical significance and an authentic learning environment. This extends the role of home economics to support EY environments and improve health outcomes for children.
Salome-Meca : une plate-forme au service de la simulation mécanique

Salome-Meca est une plate-forme dediee a la simulation en mecanique. Elle fournit un environnement logiciel permettant de realiser la chaine complete de calcul CAO, maillage, calcul, visualisation des resultats. Deux exemples d’utilisation sont presentes : une etude thermo-mecanique d’une enceinte de confinement et une etude thermo-hydraulique d’un te de melange.
The Seven Principles of Good Practice

What students do during college counts more in terms of desired outcomes than who they are or even where they go to college. That is, the voluminous research on college student development shows that the time and energy students devote to educationally purposeful activities is the single best predictor of their learning and personal development (Astin, 1993; Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991; Pace, 1980). The implication for estimating collegiate quality is clear. Those institutions that more fully engage their students in the variety of activities that contribute to valued outcomes of college can claim to be of higher quality compared with other colleges and universities where students are less engaged.
SKOS Simple Knowledge Organization System Reference

This document defines the Simple Knowledge Organization System (SKOS), a common data model for sharing and linking knowledge organization systems via the Web.Many knowledge organization systems, such as thesauri, taxonomies, classification schemes and subject heading systems, share a similar structure, and are used in similar applications. SKOS captures much of this similarity and makes it explicit, to enable data and technology sharing across diverse applications.The SKOS data model provides a standard, low-cost migration path for porting existing knowledge organization systems to the Semantic Web. SKOS also provides a lightweight, intuitive language for developing and sharing new knowledge organization systems. It may be used on its own, or in combination with formal knowledge representation languages such as the Web Ontology language (OWL). This document is the normative specification of the Simple Knowledge Organization System. It is intended for readers who are involved in the design and implementation of information systems, and who already have a good understanding of Semantic Web technology, especially RDF and OWL.For an informative guide to using SKOS, see the [SKOS-PRIMER].
Welfare of badgers (Meles meles) subjected to culling: development and evaluation of a closed season

For the past 25 years, European badgers (Meles meles) have been subject to culling in Britain in attempts to limit the spread of tuberculosis (TB) to cattle. As part of a far-reaching evaluation of the effectiveness and acceptability of badger culling as a TB control measure, this paper assesses one aspect of the welfare of badger populations subjected to culling: the killing of breeding females, which risks leaving their unweaned cubs to starve in the den. To avoid this possibility, a three-month closed season was adopted, running from 1st February to 30th April, based on the best available estimates of the timing of birth and weaning in British badgers. During May 1999–2003, when a total of 4705 adult badgers were culled, field teams failed to capture 12 unweaned litters when their mothers were despatched. In 31 other cases, lactating females were culled but litters of almost-weaned cubs were also caught and despatched at the same dens, usually within a day of capture of the mother. The number of unweaned cubs missed by culling teams — estimated at approximately nine per year on average — was dramatically lower than that projected by a badger welfare lobby group. Our data suggest that the closed season is effective in reducing the suffering of unweaned cubs in badger populations subject to culling, and we recommend that this measure be maintained should badger culling form a component of any future TB control policy.