Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Adaptation of the GLI- 2012 spirometry reference equations for use in Indian children

Background: The Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) produced the first global all-age, multi-ethnic reference equations for spirometry (Quanjer, ERJ 2012) but lacked equations for South Asians. Aim: To derive spirometry coefficients for Indian children based on GLI-2012 equations. Methods: Identical anthropometry and spirometry were undertaken in healthy Indian children participating in the Size and Lung Function in Children study in London, UK and Bangalore, India. We have previously shown that anthropometry and lung function were similar between Indian children living in Bangalore city and those living in London (Kirkby, ERS-2013 abstract). Data from both centres were pooled to derive a new coefficient for Indian children using GLI software (www.lungfunction.org). Results:Spirometry data from healthy Indian children l12y born in the UK (n=429) and India (n=382) were available. Compared to White children, FEV1 was 11% lower [mean (95%CI) -0.98z-scores (-0.99; -0.97)] in Indian children. A proportional reduction in FVC was observed such that FEV1/FVC was constant between groups (Figure1). After deriving and applying the new coefficients for Indian children, the mean (SD) for FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC z-scores approximated 0(1) Conclusion: The derivation of GLI-coefficients from healthy Indian children will facilitate interpretation of spirometry data in Indian children with lung disease.
International Review of Automatic Control ( IREACO ) Theory and Applications

This article presents the general concept of two nonlinear observers, such as high gain, sliding mode, adapted with nonlinear Backstepping control of quadrotor. The Positions is estimated by observers and set against reaction for control. The observatory technique using for estimated the non-measurable states has fine to reduce the number of sensors embedded in the x4flying system. Several simulation tests in Simulink / Matlab are carried and takes into account an external disturbances (wind) to demonstrate the performance of the system controller-observer. Copyright © 2013 Praise Worthy Prize S.r. l. All rights reserved.
The high-temperature expansion of the classical Ising model with S_{z}^{2} term

We derive the high-temperature expansion of the Helmholtz free energy up to the order \beta^{17} of the one-dimensional spin-S Ising model, with single-ion anisotropy term, in the presence of a longitudinal magnetic field. We show that the values of some thermodynamical functions for the ferromagnetic models, in the presence of a weak magnetic field, are not small corrections to their values with h=0. This model with S=3 was applied by Kishine et al. [J.-i. Kishine et al., Phys. Rev. B, 2006, 74, 224419] to analyze experimental data of the single-chain magnet [Mn (saltmen)]_2 [Ni(pac)_2 (py)_2] (PF_6)_2 for T<40 K. We show that for T<35 K the thermodynamic functions of the large-spin limit model are poor approximations to their analogous spin-3 functions.
Research Article Revision and Error Analysis (EA): Have Tunisian Novice Researchers Learnt from their Errors

This work tried to see whether Tunisian novice researchers have taken advantage of their errors or not. By studying a case study in terms of Corpus Linguistics, it was found out that difficulties of Tunisian novice researchers lie in their unfamiliarity with error terminology and with the tradition of the corrective feedback. This lacuna is inherited from the Tunisian official programs, which have excluded this endeavour from their interests. Thus, Tunisian novice researchers could not profit from the corrective feedback either during their educational career or during the revision process of their Research Articles.
Development of an Empirically-Based Conditional Learning Progression for Climate Change.

literature Climate change encompasses a broad and complex set of concepts that is often challenging for students and educators. Using a learning progressions (LPs) knowledge system, we developed a LP that described student learning of climate change. In this exploratory study, we present findings from written assessments of climate change (n=294) and in-depth interviews (n=27) with middle school students. We examined learners understanding of four dimensions of climate change: The role of human activity, mechanism, impacts, and adaptation and mitigation. Findings were synthesized into a first step empirically supported LP for climate change that described a path from an initial to a sophisticated understanding of climate change.
Do the Big-Five Personality Traits Predict Empathic Listening and Assertive Communication?

As personality traits can influence important social outcomes, the current research investigated whether the Big-Five had predictive influences on communication competences of active-empathic listening (AEL) and assertiveness. A sample of 245 adults of various ages completed the self-report scales. Both Agreeableness and Openness uniquely predicted AEL. Extraversion had the biggest influence on assertiveness but did not uniquely explain AEL variance. Conscientiousness and Neuroticism had small predictive influences on assertiveness. Further investigation into the pathways linking Big-Five facets to the different components of these communication competences is proposed and practical implications including understanding personality traits for successful leadership is discussed.
Implementation of an adaptive large neighborhood search heuristic for the cumulative capacitated vehicle routing problem

The cumulative capacitated vehicle problem is a transportation problem with the objective to minimize the sum of arrival times at customers, subject to vehicle constraints. This type of problem focuses on satisfying the need of customers, it plays on important role concerning humanitarian aid. The purpose of this research is to implement an adaptive large neighbourhood search heuristic for the cumulative capacitated vehicle routing problem by Ribeiro et al. The heuristic is implemented and tested on a varied set of benchmark problems. The removal and insertion heuristics that were based on randomness performed the best. However, the performance of the heuristics were dependent on the benchmark problems.
A proposed schema for the conditions of creativity in fine art studio practice

Drawing from creativity and art research, this paper proposes a schema for the conditions for creativity in fine art studio practice. Discussion focuses on how the triad of creative person, artmaking process, and artwork is constructed, and the situating of this creative triad within an enabling environment, which on a structural level includes the curriculum, and on a cultural and agential level involves teaching and learning relationships. An emphasis in placed on affective concerns, particularly the role of uncertainty as an important part of the art student’s learning experience.
Nutritional Deficiencies Following Bariatric Surgery

Introduction Bariatric surgery is an effective tool for achieving durable weight loss and improving weight-related comorbidities with relatively low incidences of reported morbidity and mortality. Bariatric procedures induce weight loss by imparting restriction, malabsorption, or a combination of both. However, the caloric restriction and/or malabsorption that accompanies these weight-loss procedures can put patients at risk for developing significant nutritional deficiencies that can lead to metabolic bone disease, neurologic abnormalities, and protein malnutrition. Some of these deficiencies can develop rapidly after surgery, and most worsen with time as body stores of nutrients and vitamins are depleted within 1 year of surgery. Ironically, given the perception that weight gain is related to overeating, therefore leading the obese individual to get adequate nutrients, it has been reported that preoperative nutrient levels in many of these patients are suboptimal. As more bariatric operations are performed, the potential increases for more patients to present with nutrient abnormalities. Therefore, health care practitioners must learn to recognize and treat the nutritional consequences of weight-loss operations as well as know how to screen for and prevent deficiencies. This review begins with the B vitamins and iron, of which most practitioners are aware for the potential of health concerns. Calcium and vitamin D are addressed next because of their effect on bone health. The other fat soluble vitamins—A, E, and K—are then discussed, followed by the trace minerals that may be of concern postoperatively. Protein malnutrition is reviewed last.
DRIVER BEHAVIOR MODEL OF MERGING

A model of freeway merging is developed based on driver behavior. The model proposes that a ramp driver accepts a gap based on the first order motion vectors of an approaching vehicle, which perceptually is angular velocity. This function simultaneously accounts for relative velocity and distance separation. The total model includes driver behavior on the ramp, steering control onto and on the speed change lane, acceleration, gap search, and an abort zone. The model was tested on 102 merges on both a curved ramp and a tangent connector to the speed change lane. The results indicated that an angular velocity model did explain the merge decision point and that drivers used an angular velocity threshold criterion. Using the model, it was possible to estimate the speed change lane length necessary for the ramp driver to find an acceptable gap 85 percent of the time. This length increased with decreasing ramp design speed, but decreased with increasing volume. In general, a speed change lane length of 800 ft is sufficient to ensure an acceptable gap 85 percent of the time for all freeway volumes over 1,200 passenger cars/lane/hour and ramp design speeds over 30 mph, assuming an acceleration capability of the ramp vehicle of greater than 1.5 ft/sq sec.
Innovation and social entrepreneurship at the bottom of the pyramid - A conceptual framework

The research aims to identify key success criteria for innovations by enterprises targeting the bottom of the pyramid. Innovation, social entrepreneurship and the bottom of the economic pyramid are defined in the light of academic literature and their varied criteria are explored. The two different academic opinions on fortune or opportunity existing in the BOP markets are also contrasted. The research philosophy is based on realism and the research methodology selected is inductive. The data have been collected through secondary sources using case study strategy to present four cases of innovations by social or corporate enterprises at the BOP. The case studies have been chosen from a variable range in terms of BOP countries, social enterprises and multinational companies, for-profit or not-for-profit organisations, and product or business model innovations. Success criteria identified from case studies in the light of academic literature include going beyond selling to the poor, considering BOP groups as producers and BOP engagement. A conceptual framework has been developed from identified criteria and further recommendations for empirically testing the framework to turn it into a model have been provided.
Control Flow Graph Based Multiclass Malware Detection Using Bi-normal Separation

Control flow graphs (CFG) and OpCodes extracted from disassembled executable files are widely used for malware detection. Most of the research in static analysis is focused on binary class malware detection which only classifies an executable as benign or malware. To overcome this issue, CFG based multiclass malware detection system that automatically classifies the malware into their respective families is proposed. The use Bi-normal separation (BNS) as a feature scoring metric. Experimental results show that proposed method using BNS outperforms compared to hitherto use technique of document Frequency for multiclass metamorphic malware detection and achieves detection accuracy of 99.5 per cent.
The kinetics and mechanism of the non-oxidative dissolution of some iron sulphides in aqueous acidic solutions

SYNOPSIS The kinetics ofthe non-oxidative dissolution in acids ofthe iron sulphides FeS, Fe-FeS, and Fe.S1o were studied by the use of rotating-disc electrodes of the various compounds. It was found that the rates of dissolution vary by orders of magnitude with changes in surface potential. The dissolution rates depend on non-integral orders of hydrogen-ion concentration, which in turn vary with potential. A mechanism based on the following premises is proposed to explain the kinetics of dissolution of the iron sulphides. (I) Only an FeS compound that is exactly stoichiometric dissolves in accordance with the accepted theory of ionic charge transfer. (2) Any non-stoichiometric iron-deficient iron sulphides must be reduced to exactly stoichiometric FeS before spontaneous non-oxidative dissolution can occur. The dissolution of Fe.S1o and slightly iron-deficient FeS compounds under open-circuit conditions occurs only when an oxidation reaction (usually the oxidation of hydrogen sulphide to elemental sulphur) can provide the electrons necessary for the production of exactly stoichiometric FeS. The establishment of such a mixed-potential system is the reason for the induction period that occurs during the dissolution of pyrrhotites in acids. SAMEVATTING Die kinetika van die nie-oksidatiewe oplossing van die ystersulfiede Fes, Fe-FeS, en Fe.S1o in sure is bestudeer met gebruik van draaiskyfelektrodes van die verskillende verbindings. Daar is gevind dat die oplostempo's met grootteordes wissel met veranderinge in die oppervlakpotensiaal en dat hulle afhang van nie-integraalordes van die waterstofioonkonsentrasie wat op hul beurt met die potensiaal wissel. 'n Meganisme wat op die volgende veronderstellings gebaseer is, word voorgestel om die oploskinetika van die ystersulfiede te rasionaliseer. (I) Slags 'n FeS-verbinding wat presies stoigiometries is, los volgens die aanvaarde ioonladingoordragteorie op. (2) Nie-stoigiometriese ystersulfiede met 'n ystertekort moat gereduseer word tot FeS wat presies stoigiometries is voordat spontane nie-oksidatiewe oplossing kan plaasvind. Die oplossing van Fe.S10 en FeS-verbindings met 'n geringe ystertekort onder oopkringtoestande vind slags plaas wanneer 'n oksidasiereaksie (gewoonlik die oksidasie van waterstofsulfied tot elementale swawel) die elektrone kan voorsien wat nodig is vir die produksie van FeS wat presies stoigiometries is. Die daarstelling van so 'n stelsel met gemengde potensiale is die rede vir die induksieperiode wat tydens die oplossing van pirrotiete in sure voorkom.
Information Distribution and the Informative Efficiency

This paper investigates the determinants of the informative efficiency of the stock market. In different to previous studies, the paper considers the factor of ”information distribution” and shows that the equilibrium price aggregates the market information according to their information frequency and precision. It is shown that if the distribution of market information is equal, then the equilibrium price serves as a sufficient statistic for the market information. When all the market information frequencies are proportional to the information observed, the equilibrium price is a sufficient statistic for market information. However, the market information is not equally allocated; it is impossibility for price informativeness. The traders still have an incentive to collect and to search for valuable information to improve their estimate of the true value of the risky asset. This will be helpful to build a stable model of stock market.
Synthesis of bi-magnetic core|shell and onion- like nanoparticles based on iron and manganese oxides

Aquesta tesi engloba la sintesi i la caracteritzacio estructural i magnetica de dos tipus de nanoparticules polymagnetiques: estructures nucli-escorca (core $e scorca-Mn3 O4 (γ -Mn2 O3 ) amb doble inversio, on el nucli i l'escorca mostren un comportament AFM i FiM, respectivament . Es deneix com estructuralment inversa ja que l'AFM es localitza al nucli i el FiM a l'escorca; a mes, tambe es troba magneticament invertida, es a dir, la temperatura de Neel de l'AFM presenta valors mes elevats que la temperatura de Curie del FiM. Les nanoparticules nucli-escorca de MnO $f e3 O4 $f e3 O4 CS i Fe3 O4 monofasica) s'han utilitzat com a llavors per a la posterior deposicio d'oxid de manganes. A partir de les llavors nucli-escorca d'oxid de ferro s'han sintetitzat dos tipus de nanoparticules ceba (tres-components FeO $f ex Mn3−x O4 amb una interfase graduada. S'ha observat que l'oxid de manganes creix epitaxialment en els plans (111) sobre les cares truncades del llavors cubiques d'oxid de ferro. Finalment, nanoparticules nucli-escorca de Mnx Fe3−x O4 $f ex Mn3−x O4 formades per una estructura tou-FiM/dur- FiM amb una composicio gradual a l'interfase demostren un bon l'acoblament magnetic entre ambdues, tova i dura, fases FiM. $m n3 O4 (γ -Mn2 O3 ) s'han obtingut a traves de la passivacio controlada de l'escorca de nanoparticules de MnO previament sintetitzades. Aquest proces permet controlar tant la grandaria del nucli com el gruix de l'escorca. Es va conrmar que la composicio de l'escorca un cop passivada depen de la grandaria inicial de les nanoparticules; consequentment, les nanoparticules mes grans estan formades principalment per Mn3 O4 . No obstant, a mesura que es disminueix la grandaria, la densitat de defectes augmenta obtenint, d'aquesta manera, una escorca mes estable formada per la fase γ -Mn2 O3 . D'altra banda, nuclis AFM de MnO relativament petits poden induir un efecte magnetic de proximitat (magnetic proximity eects) a l'escorca de FiM γ -Mn2 O3 tot mantenint el seu ordre magnetic molt per sobre de la seva temperatura de Curie, TC ; a mes, aquest sistema presenta un augment de la temperatura de Neel de l'AFM. El segon sistema es basa en la sintesi de nanoparticules d'oxid de manganes i ferro del tipus nucli-escorca i ceba. Nanoparticules de dos oxids de ferro diferents (FeO $m n3 O4 ). D'altra banda, nanoparticules d'oxid de ferro monofasiques han estat utilitzades com a llavors per a dipositar una capa na de manganes al seu voltant amb l'objectiu d'incentivar l'interdifusio del manganes-ferro i formar nanoparticules nucli-escorca de Mnx Fe3−x O4 $m n3 O4 i quatre-components FeO $m nO $s hell, CS) i tipus ceba (onion-like). El primer sistema esta format per un nucli-MnO
Diagnostic clinique presomptif du paludisme : Part reelle de la maladie

Objectif : Determiner la proportion de sujets parasites apres un diagnostic clinique presomptif de paludisme pose par des cliniciens a Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. Methodes : De fevrier a aout 2002, 650 patients de tout âge pour lesquels il a ete pose un diagnostic presomptif du paludisme dans des formations sanitaires urbaines (FSU) de la ville d'Abidjan (une FSU par commune) ont beneficie d'un examen parasitologique du sang pour la recherche de Plasmodium par la technique de la goutte epaisse et du frottis sanguin. Resultats : Les signes cliniques les plus frequents etaient la fievre (84,2 %) l'anorexie (54 %), les cephalees (53,7 %), l'asthenie (52,8 %), les courbatures (38,5 %), les vomissements (35,8%) et les frissons (30,3 %). 48 % des patients avaient pris des antipaludiques avant l'examen avec 44,3 % de traitement curatif et 3,7 % de traitement prophylactique et des posologies incorrectes respectivement de 51 % et 66,7 %. Seuls 29,1 % des patients avaient une goutte epaisse et/ou un frottis sanguin positifs. Plasmodium falciparum a ete la seule espece plasmodiale identifiee. Conclusion : Plus de 70 % des patients pour lesquels l'on pose un diagnostic clinique presomptif de paludisme ne sont pas parasites. Il parait imperatif, d'un point de vue medical et economique, d'associer au diagnostic presomptif une confirmation biologique pour eviter des erreurs de diagnostics et des traitements antipaludiques inutiles.
Transposon Insertion Phenomenon during Cloning of a Partial Fragment Derived from Metagenomic DNA Isolated from Deep-Sea Water and Sediment of Kawio Island, North Sulawesi

Transposon is well-known as mobile element found abundant both in prokaryote and eukaryote genomes. In bacteria, transposon (famous name of a transposable DNA) could jump from chromosome to plasmid and its contrary. One type of transposons in bacteria known as insertion sequence (IS), it does not contain any additional genes except a gene encoding transposase, an enzyme that correlated to transponsition activities. The finding of transposon insertion unfortunately found during cloning of a fragment derived from deep-sea metagenomic DNA in this research. In the initial, this research was aimed to clone and characterize the a-amylase encoded gene derived from metagenomic DNA isolated from deep-sea water and sediment of Kawio Island, North Sulawesi. Metagenomic DNA has been isolated from deep-sea water and sediment and by using Whole Genome Amplification (WGA) technique, the DNA it could be increased in quantities to 146,31 ng for each 1 ng of metagenomic DNA. A fragment of ~1000 bp in length was obtained by using touchdown PCR method. The presence of a transposon in this DNA fragment is proposed as a hypothesis for losing ~700 bp leaving just 310 bp cloned sequence. Analysis of sequencing result showed a highest similarity between this 310 bp partial fragment with a replication protein (Rep) encoded gene from Pseudomonas putida (Query Coverage: 88%; Max. Identity: 80%, Positive: 86%) and this protein is known to be involved in plasmid replication where transposase encoding genes known usually presence together with this gene (Rep gene) in a bacterial plasmid.
Case Studies in Multi-unit LongitudinalModels with Random Coefficients and Patterned Correlation Structure

Modelling issues in multi-unit longitudinal models with random coefficients and patterned correlation structure are illustrated in the context of three data sets. The first data set deals with short time series data on annual death rates and alcohol consumption of twenty-five European countries. The second data set deals with glaceologic time series data on snow temperature at 14 different locations within a small glacier in the Austrian Alps. The third data set consists of annual economic time series on factor productivity, and domestic and foreign research/development (R&D) capital stocks. A practical model building approach–consisting of model specification, estimation, and diagnostic checking–is outlined in the context of these three data sets.
Daniel 9 and the Date of Messiah's Coming in Essene, Hellenistic, Pharisaic, Zealot and Early Christian Computation

Ceux qui ont donne un sens messianique a la prophetie des 70 semaines de Daniel ont, dans l'ancienne litterature juive, propose trois types principaux de schema chronologique: Esseniens (qui suivent le texte hebreu de type samaritain), Hellenistes (qui suivent la Septante) et Pharisiens/Zelotes (qui suivent le texte massoretique). Ces interpretations sont exposees dans de nombreux apocryphes et pseudepigraphes, en particulier les Jubiles, l'Assomption de Moise, le Pseudo-Demetrius. Les Pharisiens reprennent successivement les interpretations (multiples) de Josephe, de 2 Esdras et du Pseudo-Philon, puis, plus tard, du Seder Olam Rabbah. Pour les chretiens, la chronologie s'etablit en fonction de Jesus.