Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Complementary Data Transmission Control With Collision Avoidance for Efficient Retention of Large-size Spatio-Temporal Data*

Spatio-temporal aware IoT applications need to deliver the Spatio-Temporal Data (STD), which depends on geographic location and time, to the users in real-time. We have proposed the STD retention system using crowds of vehicles to promote the immediate distribution and utilization of STDs in geographical proximity to the user. However, when the system retains a Large-size STD (LSTD) consisting of multiple packets such as videos and photos, the packet loss due to channel collisions should be suppressed for effective retention of an LSTD. In this paper, we propose a complementary data transmission control method with collision avoidance for LSTD retention and clarify the effectiveness of our proposed method by simulation.
ANALYSIS OF SKULL MEASUREMENTS AND MEASURERS: CAN WE USE DATA OBTAINED BY VARIOUS OBSERVERS?

To study sources of error in craniometric data and problems associated with using measurements taken by different observers, a sample of 10 bat skulls was measured with calipers three times by each of seven different individuals. Both intra- and inter-observer errors significantly contributed to the total variance of some characters. Intra-observer variability was responsible for -<17% of the total variance (median = 10%) whereas interobserver variability reached 30.7% (median = 3.9%). Characters with high intra-observer variability were those that exhibited high inter-observer variability. In comparisons involving measurements taken by different observers, a considerable risk exists that statistically significant results may arise due to measuring artifacts alone, especially when using large samples. However, measurements taken by different observers can be used in a single analysis if potentially risky characters are excluded from consideration. These include characters with high intra-observer variability, small means, or morphologically unclear endpoints.
Rett syndrome: Methyl-CpG binding protein 2 transformation and phenotypic-genotypic characteristics

Methyl-CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2) mutation has been coupled to Rett syndrome; X-linked neurological disorder, leading to steady slowing down of neurodevelopment that exclusively affects girls worldwide. As this gene is known for its specific localization and careful binding to methylated Cytosine residues in genomic DNA and is expected to intercede biological function of transcriptional oppression and chromatin concentration too. But a finest delivery of properly folded and tailored MECP2 protein is required for its part in directive gene transcription. The detailed research work done worldwide shows that MECP2 function is not only vital for normal brain development and neuronal pledge but is eventually requisite for establishment and upholding of normal neuronal occupation. The percentage of MECP2 mutation in classic Rett patients is up to 80% however this transformation spectrum ranges from severe to mild with congenital encephalopathy, mental retardation and various neurological side effects. Altered MECP2 shows relevance to phenotypic manifestation but the skewed X inactivation appears to influence its seriousness in a far more extensive sense. The patients with identical MECP2 mutation may show very different phenotypic features and strictness because of variation in x-inactivation prototype among individuals. This study is done to review the availability of diagnosis and treatment at molecular level. In this review the clinical spectrum and molecular findings in females with MECP2 dysfunctions are also reviewed with special reference to evaluate the sufficient available criteria for molecular diagnosis and treatment across the globe.
Detection of Mammotropin∗ in the Urine of Lactating Women

In the course of studies on the hormonal control of the mammary gland, it has been of interest to ascertain by urinalysis to what extent a lactating woman is under the influence of estrin and the hypophyseal mammotropic hormone. A crude estrin may be prepared from the urine and tested by smearing it in the vaginae of ovariectomized rats. The urines of 8 lactating women (4–13 days postpartum) have been tested and all found to contain mammotropin in amounts that make it appear that at least as much of this hormone is excreted daily as is extractable from a bovine anterior lobe. The urine may be treated as follows: (1) to 100 cc. add 200 cc. acetone and 3 cc. HCl (concentrated); centrifuge and discard insoluble material; (2) add acetone to 90%; discard supernatant; (3) extract precipitate with mixture of 10 cc. stronger ammonia water, 20 cc. water, and 60 cc. acetone; discard insoluble; (4) add one volume of acetone; discard supernatant; (5) wash precipitate with 85% acetone, absolute acetone and ethyl ether (2 × 25 cc. in each case); (6) dry precipitate in warm desiccator; dissolve in 5.0 cc. water; adjust to pH 7.6; discard any insoluble. † Inject in doses of 0.1 and 1.0 cc. intradermally over the right and left crop sacs of squabs one month from hatching‡ for presumptive testing. Sacrifice birds at 48 hours, and retest in accordance with results until the minimal effective dose is determined. Until the hormone is purified it may suffice to consider the minimal effective dose in a statistically adequate number of birds as the temporary unit of urinary mammotropin. Sufficient amounts of untreated urine or blood plasma may be injected into the crop areas to allow for detection of mammotropin, but this procedure sometimes prevents accurate reading of the reactions because of inflammatory processes.
The effects of temperature and plant developmental stage on the occurrence of the curd quality defects “bracting” and “riciness” in cauliflower

Summary Models to simulate the induction of the “bracting” and “riciness” defects in cauliflower were estimated from field experiments. Bracting, where small cauline leaves develop and penetrate the curd surface, is caused by high temperatures – a kind of de-vernalization. Riciness, on the other hand, where small flower buds develop on the curd surface, is caused by low temperatures, especially after a preceding period of high temperature – a kind of strong vernalization. Both bracting and riciness can be induced only at certain stages during plant development. Plots of cauliflower were given periods of different temperature treatments in the field by portable compartments with both cooling and heating units. The treatments were both constant high or low temperatures (24, 18, 13 and 8°C) in 10 d periods, and alternating high and low temperatures (23/23, 23/15, 23/10 and 23/5°C) in 7 d periods. The treatments were started both before and after curd induction. The incidences of bracting and riciness in harvested curds were recorded in 84 plots with different temperature regimes. These data were used to estimate the combined effect of plant development and temperature on quality defects. The responsive developmental stages in the plants were described by a parabolic function, which depends on the apex/curd diameter. The curd diameter with the highest risk of induction of bracting was estimated to be around 12 mm (range 1–23 mm). A combined model of the diameter function and the summation of daily average temperature with a base temperature of 15°C explained 66% of the variation in the data of observed bracting. The apex diameter with the highest risk of induction of riciness was estimated to be around 0.35 mm (range 0.2–0.5 mm). A combined model of sensitive apex diameter and the preceding temperatures (average daily temperature of 10 d), during a temperature drop (average minimum temperature of 10 d), and after (average daily temperature of 6 d) explained 71% of the variation in the data of observed riciness. These models may be used to set up test equipment and to test susceptibility of new cultivars in breeding programmes. On a farm level, the models may be used to forecast risk of quality defects in cauliflower production. Alternatively, the knowledge of how the combination of developmental stage and temperature scenario induce either bracting or riciness may be used to study flower induction by temperature.
A prospective randomized cohort study on 3D-printed artificial vertebral body in single-level anterior cervical corpectomy for cervical spondylotic myelopathy

Background This was a prospective randomized cohort study aiming at examining the safety and efficacy of artificial vertebral body (AVB) fabricated by electron beam melting (EBM) in comparison to conventional titanium mesh cage (TMC) used in single-level anterior cervical corpectomy and fusion (SL-ACCF). Methods Forty patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) underwent SL-ACCF using either the EBM-AVB or the TMC. Patients were evaluated for their demographics, radiological characteristics, neurologic function [using the Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) scale], and health-related quality-of-life (HRQoL) aspects [using the Short Form 36 (SF-36)] before and after the surgery and comparison was made between the two groups both at baseline and the last follow-up. The Student t-text, paired-sample t-text, and Fisher’s exact test were used when appropriate to detect any statistical significance at the level of α=0.05. Results Post-operative recovery was uneventful for all patients and no revision surgery was required. There were no significant differences between the EBM-AVB group and the TMC group at baseline. Patients in both groups demonstrated significant improvement in cervical alignment, JOA score, and SF-36 score after the surgery. Six months post-operatively, patients in the EBM-AVB group were found to have significantly less loss of fusion height and lower incidence for severe implant subsidence compared with the TMC group. Patients in the two groups were comparable at the last follow-up regarding their rate of fusion, cervical alignment, JOA recovery rate, SF-36 score, and by Odom’s criteria. Conclusions For CSM patients undergoing SL-ACCF, the EBM-AVB group demonstrated comparable outcomes regarding patient cervical alignment, neurologic function, and HRQoL in comparison with the TMC group. Furthermore, the use of EBM-AVB was associated with decreased loss of the height of the fusion mass and a lower rate for severe implant subsidence.
The effect of low-dose aspirin on the pregnancy rate in frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycles: A randomized clinical trial

Abstract Background The results of previous studies on the effect of low-dose aspirin in frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) cycles are limited and controversial. Objective To evaluate the effect of low-dose aspirin on the clinical pregnancy in the FET cycles. Materials and Methods This study was performed as a randomized clinical trial from May 2018 to February 2019; 128 women who were candidates for the FET were randomly assigned to two groups receiving either 80 mg oral aspirin (n = 64) or no treatment. The primary outcome was clinical pregnancy rate and secondary outcome measures were the implantation rate, miscarriage rate, and endometrial thickness. Results The endometrial thickness was lower in patients who received aspirin in comparison to the control group. There were statistically significant differences between the two groups (p = 0.018). Chemical and clinical pregnancy rates and abortion rate was similar in the two groups and there was no statistically significant difference. Conclusion The administration of aspirin in FET cycles had no positive effect on the implantation and the chemical and clinical pregnancy rates, which is in accordance with current Cochrane review that does not recommend aspirin administration as a routine in assisted reproductive technology cycles.
Genetic Analysis of Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) Stock Structure in the Atlantic Ocean

The genetic basis of stock structure of blue marlin (Makaira nigricans Lacepede 1802 ) in the Atlantic ocean was inferred from analyses of mitochondrial control region sequences. Blue marlin were collected in 1998 from 4 major geographic locations: western North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, western South Atlantic and eastern Atlantic. Haplotype diversity (h) ranged from 0.99-1.0 and nucleotide sequence diversity (x) ranged from 0.11-0.13 within samples indicating that the control region harbors a significant amount of genetic variation. However, no significant differences were found in the spatial partitioning of genetic variation among the 4 collections; all pairwise ~ST values were negative and were therefore all taken as estimates around a true value of O. As with previous studies of blue marlin, sequences were comprised of 2 distinct mitochondrial lineages separated by an average of 138 base pairs and $ST between clades of 0.799 (P < 0.0001). These 2 lineages were present in similar frequencies across sampling locations. Genetic data from this study support management of Atlantic blue marlin as a single, Atlantic-wide stock. RESUMEN La base genetica de la estructura de poblaciones del marlin azul (Makaira nigricans LacepCde 1802) en el Oceano Atlantico fue inferido de analiza de sucesiones de regi6n de control de mitochondrial (ADNm). El marlin azul fue reunido en 1998 de cuatro ubicaciones geognificas mayores: el norte occidental del Mar Atlantico, el Mar Caribe, el AtIantico Sur occidental y el Atlantico oriental. La diversidad de haplotipos (h) recorri6 de 0,99-1,0, y la diversidad de la sucesi6n de nucleOtido (x) recorri6 de 0,11-0,13 dentro de las muestras, que indican que la regi6n del control abriga una cantidad significativa de la variaci6n genetica. Sin embargo, ningunas diferencias significativas fueron encontradas en el dividir espacial de la variaci6n genetica entre las cuatro colecciones; todos valores de ~ST fueron negativos y fueron por 10 tanto todo tornado como estimaciones alrededor de un valor verdadero de 0. Al igual que con estudios previos del marlin azul, las sucesiones fueron comprendidas de dos linajes clams de mitochondrial separados por un promedio de 138 pares despreciables y ~ST entre clades de 0,799 (P < 0,0001). Estos dos linajes fueron presentes en frecuencias semejantes a traves de probar las ubicaciones. Los datos geneticos de esta investigaci6n apoyo la administraci6n del marlin azul Alantico como una sola poblaci6n en AtIantico entero.
The Durability Of AC-WC And HRS-Base Pavement With Styrofoam Addition

AC-WC and HRS Base pavement mixture are the type of pavement used as surface and base respectively. Durability of pavement will reduce after service due to the environmental effects. Hence, additives such as Styrofoam is added to enhance the stability and durability. This research investigates the durability of the pavement at the surface and base course. Marshall specimen containing 1.5% Styrofoam was prepared and immersed for 0, 1, 3, 7 and 14 days in order to determine the Residual Strength Index, First durability Index and Second Durability Index. These indexes represent the durability of the pavement. From this study, it was found out that the Residual Strength Index value decreased with the increment of immersion duration for both layers. The IDP and IDK with Styrofoam of AC-WC were higher than the specimens without Styrofoam which were 0.377% and 7.752% respectively. Similar trends were observed for HRS Base. This implies that the use of Styrofoam in the pavement is advantageous because it has the potential to improve the durability of mixture.
Andrographolide Induced Succinate Dehydrogenase Activity in Isolated Mitochondrial Fractions from Different Organ of BALB/C Mice

Andrographolide, a bicyclic diterphenoid lactose, extracted from a plant, Andrographis paniculata, is known for its multiple clinical applications in traditional Siddha and Ayurvedic systems in India. Its therapeutic value is perhaps by virtue of its mechanism of action through enzyme induction. The present study is aimed to determine the effects of andrographolide on succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) activity, in vitro, using mitochondrial fractions isolated from different organs of BALB/c mice. Administration of andrographolide into mitochondrial fraction of liver, lung and kidney resulted in the induction of SDH. Mitochondrial fraction of lung tissues indicated the maximum SDH acceleratory activity (68.19%), in vitro, against 50 µg/ml concentration of andrographolide. Keywords : Andrographolide, Succinate dehydrogenase, 2,6-dichlorophenol-indophenol, Mitochondrial fraction.
Prediction of carbon peak path based on STIRPAT model: a case study in Anji County

Based on the population, urbanization level, per capita GDP, industrial structure, energy technology and industry investment level from 2011 to 2020, this paper established a modified STIRPAT model, and analyzed the relationship between total carbon emissions and various influencing factors by utilizing the ridge regression. Subsequently, by virtue of the scenario analysis method, for different scenarios, Anji County predicted the time to reach the peak of carbon emissions. The research results show that the population, urbanization level, per capita GDP, industrial structure, energy technology and industry investment level are related to the carbon emissions of Anji County, but the effect of each factor is different. By means of the scenario analysis of the STIRPAT model, it can be predicted that about Anji County will reach the target of peak carbon emissions by 2030 under the low carbon scenario. Finally, some positive and effective measures require to be taken, such as adjusting the energy structure, promoting technological innovation, and promoting energy-saving emission reduction measures.
P redom i n ance of ester if ied h yd rope roxy-l i nole i c acid in human monocyte-oxidized LDL'

Low density lipoprotein that was oxidized by acti- vated human monocytes was analyzed to determine the identity of oxidized fatty acids present and the conditions required for their formation. The oxidized lipids were also analyzed under conditions allowing preservation of their oxidation state. Using reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analysis of native and saponified lipid extracts of oxi- dized low density lipoprotein (LDL), we found that the major fatty acid oxidation product was esterified hydroperoxyoctadeca- dienoic acid (HPODE), the oxidized product of the most abun- dant polyunsaturated fatty acid in human LDL, linoleic acid. Although some esterified hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid (HODE) was also detected, the reduction of HPODE to HODE did not appear to be monocyte-dependent. Essentially all of the HPODE was found to be esterified with the majority being es- terified to cholesterol followed by phospholipids and generally following the abundance of esterified linoleic acid within the lipid classes. The percent of cholesteryl linoleate converted to cholesteryl HPODE and cholesteryl HODE at the end of the 24-h incubation was determined to be approximately 13.5%. The formation of oxidized esterified linoleic acid in the LDL was shown to require immunological activation of the human mono- cytes, a previously observed requirement for general LDL oxi- dation in this culture system. The oxidized esterified linoleic acid was present in the supernatant with the LDI, and was not cell-associated. HPODE formation on LDL was prevented by including superoxide dismutase (SOD) or eicosatetraynoic acid (ETYA) during the 24-h coincubation of activated monocytes with LDL'whereas indomethacin was without effect. The analysis of the lipid oxidation products in oxidized LDL can provide insight into the mechanisms involved in oxidation of LDL by activated human monocytes. -Folcik, V. A. , and M. K. Cathcart. Predominance of esterified hydroperoxy- linoleic acid in human monocyte-oxidized LDL. J Lipid Res. 1994. 35: 1570-1582.
Tin and zinc stable isotope characterisation of chondrites and implications for early Solar System evolution

Moderately volatile elements show variable depletion in terrestrial planets compared to the Sun. Isotopic ratios can be used as a signature of the processes at the origin of this depletion. Using a new method, the Sn stable isotope composition and elemental abundance in 36 primitive meteorites (chondrites) have been characterised to high precision. Significant mass-dependent Sn isotope variations are found within chondrites. The widest isotopic range is observed for the ordinary chondrites (−1.1‰ to +0.5‰ in δSn, representing the difference in the Sn/Sn ratio of the sample relative to our in-house standard, Sn_IPGP), with the ordinary chondrite groups extending to lighter isotopic compositions in the order H > L > LL, while carbonaceous and enstatite chondrites are heavier and occupy narrower compositional ranges. Tin and Zn isotope and concentration data are strongly correlated, particularly in ordinary chondrites, from which both sets of data were obtained on the same rock powders. Given the difference in geochemical behaviour (Zn lithophile/chalcophile and Sn chalcophile/siderophile) of these elements, this suggests that the primary control on the isotope and abundance variations is volatility. Chondrite groups show variability increasing with petrographic types, suggesting a secondary control from parent-body metamorphism. The isotopic composition of the bulk silicate Earth (BSE; δ Sn=0.49 ± 0.11‰) overlaps with the carbonaceous chondrites (δ Sn= 0.43 ± 0.12‰; excl. CR and CK). Despite isotopic similarities for almost all isotopic systems, EH chondrites have Sn isotope compositions that are distinct from the bulk silicate Earth (δ Sn=0.18 ± 0.21‰). Therefore, an enstatite chondrite-like bulk Earth requires that isotopically light Sn was lost from the silicate Earth, possibly into the metallic core or a sulphide matte, or by evaporative loss from Earth or its precursors.
The Success of E-Filing Adoption during COVID 19 Pandemic: The Role of Collaborative Quality, User Intention, and User Satisfaction

This study aims to test the successful use of e-filing information systems in tax return reporting, which is more widely used by taxpayers during the COVID 19 pandemic to report tax return than before. Data were obtained by a survey using a questionnaire with taxpayers as respondents. The purposive sampling method was used to collect data, with the final results of 93 respondents. The partial least square results for data processing reflect that service quality and collaboration quality are determinants of e-filing user satisfaction, while user intentions only influenced by collaboration quality. Overall, this study can support the model that the success rate of e-filing is determined by user intentions and user satisfaction, which is shown by the net benefits generated from using e-filing systems. This study suggests that the Di-rectorate General of Taxation needs to increase user satisfaction and user intention mainly through collaborative quality.
Modeling Unconventional Nanoscaled Device FABrication

This deliverable reviews the state of the art of epitaxy process of Si and SiGe films by CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) from an experimental and modeling perspective. The most advanced LKMC (Lattice Kinetic Monte Carlo) CVD epitaxy model implemented in Sentaurus Process is benchmarked against experimental data. In addition, the LKMC model implemented in MulSKIPS to simulate PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) epitaxy is presented and possible extensions for the simulation of CVD epitaxy are presented.