Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Synthesis and Photocatalytic Property of BiVO4 Photocatalyst by Cotton Fiber Template Method

BiVO4 hollow nano-fiber photocatalytic material was prepared via two steps method of soaking and thermal transition using the cotton fiber as the template. The as-prepared samples were characterized by XRD, SEM and BET. The photocatalytic activity under visible light was evaluated by photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange(MO) in the solution. It was found that the samples calcinated at 400°C for 3.5 h had the hollow tube structure which is the copy of the cotton fibre structure and had the best photocatalytic activity. The decolorization rate of methyl orange can reach to be 97 % or so, increased 16 % than that of sample that prepared with no cotton fiber template. It indicated that the sample’s morphology and the specific surface area was the main reason of higher photocatalytic activity.
Supplementary Figures Supplementary Figure 1. Results of Conjunction Analysis in Hpc

Voxels showing main effect of separation (blue) reached individual mapwise thresholds for contrasts indexing both (1) separation for blocked triads and (2) separation for intermixed triads. Voxels showing blocked à integration interaction (green) reached individual mapwise thresholds for contrasts indexing both (1) integration for blocked triads and (2) separation for intermixed triads. Clusters are displayed on the 1mm MNI template brain with a conjunction threshold of p < 0.005, uncorrected and a cluster extent threshold of 10 contiguous voxels. Coordinates are in millimeters. N = 26 participants.
A Service-Oriented Architecture for Metaphor Processing

Metaphor is much more than a pyrotechnical flourish of language or a fascinating conceptual puzzle: it is a cognitive lever that allows speakers to leverage their knowledge of one domain to describe, reframe and understand another. Though NLP researchers tend to view metaphor as a problem to be solved, metaphor is perhaps more fittingly seen as a solution to be used, that is, as an important tool in the support of creative thinking and the generation of diverse linguistic outputs. Since it pays to think of metaphor as a foundational cognitive service, one that can be exploited in a wide array of creative computational tasks, we present here a view of metaphor as a public Web service that can be freely called on demand.
In-depth characterization of the hole mobility in 50-nm process-induced strained MOSFETs

This letter presents the first experimental study of the mobility in 50-nm gate length (L/sub G/) pMOSFETs highly strained by a contact etch stop layer. Thanks to an advanced characterization method, the mobility is in-depth studied versus the inversion charge density, the gate length and the temperature. The physical origin of the more than 50% mobility enhancement at L/sub G/=50 nm is proven to be the low effective mass of the top valence band rather than any scattering modification. This mobility gain is maintained even at high effective field. This explains the 30% I/sub ON/ enhancement at 50-nm gate length, which is among the best results at such a dimension.
Evaluating Bus System as a Transportation Mode in Gaza Strip–Palestine Using GIS

This study discusses the condition of bus service in Gaza Strip through testing certain hypotheses assuming that public is not satisfied with bus system in Gaza. This testing is proceeded using questionnaire. The study also includes the evaluation of ten bus stops in Gaza city as a case study, and suggests a design case study for the bus system in the university zone in Gaza city using GIS. The research indicates that there is a general dissatisfaction with bus system in Gaza Strip, with respect to buses in service, drivers and bus stops. The study also gives a design for a bus stop and its frequency in university zone in Gaza city. Finally, the researchers recommend that more interest is given to bus system, through actual procedures such as insuring the suitability of bus for transferring passengers before updating bus license, decreasing taxes of importing new buses, and holding awareness raising sessions for bus drivers. Keywords— Public Transport, Bus System, Public Satisfaction, Bus Stop Locating.
Adjuvant molecularly targeted therapy-epidermal growth factor tyrosine kinase inhibition and beyond.

In stage IV non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), DNA molecular testing for mutations in epidermal growth factor receptor ( EGFR ) and gene rearrangements of anaplastic lymphoma kinase ( ALK ) has become the new standard of care. This is based on the unprecedented efficacy of small molecule EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) such as gefitinib and erlotinib against EGFR mutant NSCLC (1,2), and the ALK TKI crizotinib against ALK positive NSCLC (3). While these highly active drugs should conceptually be effective as a component of the curative treatment of earlier stage NSCLC, the presently available evidence is minimal as pivotal studies are either underway or still in development. This article reviews current evidence about the use of adjuvant therapy for molecular targets in NSCLC, in particular regarding the use of EGFR TKIs in the treatment of early stage NSCLC harboring EGFR mutations.
NeoGeography and Web 2.0: concepts, tools and applications

In this article, we explore the concepts and applications of Web 2.0 through the new media of NeoGeography and its impact on how we collect, interact and search for spatial information. We argue that location and space are becoming increasingly important in the information technology revolution. To this end, we present a series of software tools which we have designed to facilitate the non-expert user to develop online visualisations which are essentially map-based. These are based on Google Map Creator, which can produce any number of thematic maps which can be overlaid on Google Maps. We then introduce MapTube, a technology to generate an archive of shared maps, before introducing Google Earth Creator, Image Cutter and PhotoOverlay Creator. All these tools allow users to display and share information over the web. Finally, we present how Second Life has the potential to combine all aspects of Web 2.0, visualisation and NeoGeography in a single multi-user three-dimensional collaborative environment.
Research directions in the Internet of Every Things(IoET)

It is believed that technology will take over the day to day life of human begin. No one can remain isolated from the adaptation of technology. Hence it is the need of the hour to introduce a technology which will do the day to day life tasks in human life with smart and intelligent way. Hence, this paper critically discuss the emergence and progress of Internet of Every Things (IoET) as the next generation communication tool. Further, the various research avenues and open challenges in the area of IoET are discussed in detail.
Jammer mitigation in DS-CDMA array system using independent component analysis

In this paper we consider blind interference mitigation in direct sequence spread spectrum communication system under intentional jamming. Belouchrani et al. (2000) present a general framework in which blind source separation (BSS) techniques are utilized to enhance conventional detection. However, only second order statistics were utilized which makes the scheme vulnerable to temporally uncorrelated information or jamming signals. In this paper we remove this disadvantage by utilizing BSS based on independent component analysis (ICA). Numerical examples are given to evaluate achieved performance gains.
Repeated High Intensity Bouts with Long Recovery: Are Bicarbonate or Carbohydrate Supplements an Option?

The effects of varying recovery modes and the influence of preexercise sodium bicarbonate and carbohydrate ingestion on repeated high intensity performance, acid-base response, and recovery were analyzed in 12 well-trained males. They completed three repeated high intensity running bouts to exhaustion with intervening recovery periods of 25 min under the following conditions: sodium bicarbonate, active recovery (BIC); carbohydrate ingestion, active recovery (CHO); placebo ingestion, active recovery (ACTIVE); placebo ingestion, passive recovery (PASSIVE). Blood lactate (BLa), blood gases, heart rate, and time to exhaustion were collected. The three high intensity bouts had a duration of 138 ± 9, 124 ± 6, and 121 ± 6 s demonstrating a decrease from bout 1 to bout 3. Supplementation strategy had no effect on performance in the first bout, even with differences in pH and bicarbonate (HCO3 −). Repeated sprint performance was not affected by supplementation strategy when compared to ACTIVE, while PASSIVE resulted in a more pronounced decrease in performance compared with all other interventions. BIC led to greater BLa, pH, and HCO3 − values compared with all other interventions, while for PASSIVE the opposite was found. BLa recovery was lowest in PASSIVE; recovery in pH, and HCO3 − was lower in PASSIVE and higher in BIC.
Roles of Rac1 and Rac3 GTPases during the development of cortical and hippocampal GABAergic interneurons

Rac GTPases are regulators of the cytoskeleton that play an important role in several aspects of neuronal and brain development. Two distinct Rac GTPases are expressed in the developing nervous system, the widely expressed Rac1 and the neural-specific Rac3 proteins. Recent experimental evidence supports a central role of these two Rac proteins in the development of inhibitory GABAergic interneurons, important modulatory elements of the brain circuitry. The combined inactivation of the genes for the two Rac proteins has profound effects on distinct aspects of interneuron development, and has highlighted a synergistic contribution of the two proteins to the postmitotic maturation of specific populations of cortical and hippocampal interneurons. Rac function is modulated by different types of regulators, and can influence the activity of specific effectors. Some of these proteins have been associated to the development and maturation of interneurons. Cortical interneuron dysfunction is implicated in several neurological and psychiatric diseases characterized by cognitive impairment. Therefore the description of the cellular processes regulated by the Rac GTPases, and the identification of the molecular networks underlying these processes during interneuron development is relevant to the understanding of the role of GABAergic interneurons in cognitive functions.
Correlation between glomerular filtration rate with gamma camera and estimated serum creatinine clearance from Cockcroft and Gault's formula

Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the present study is to find out the correlation between the glomerular filtration rate (GFR by Gates gamma camera method) and serum creatinine clearance (SCrCl by Cockcroft and Gault's method) within ± 3 weeks’ time difference. Materials and Methods: Study design retrospectively in 59 patients with serum creatinine value calculated for SCrCl with Cockcroft and Gault's formula as an index parameter for kidney function underwent the 99m-Technitium labeled Di-ethyl Triamine Penta Acetic Acid (99mTc-DTPA) renogram with ECIL planar gamma camera. Results: All data of 59 patients has been divided into Group- I, II, and III based on the time difference of serum creatinine test from 99mTc-DTPA renal GFR tests performed on the same subjects. Serum Creatinine test was carried out within ± 3 days, between ± 4 days and ± 7 days, and between ± 8 days and ± 21 days from the DTPA GFR Test performed in the Group-I, II, and III respectively. Correlation coefficient of Group-I (n = 15) patients showed 0.8198 and P value < 0.001 for GFR and S. Creatinine within ± 3 days. Group-II (n = 17) and Group-III (n = 27) patients having correlation coefficient 0.6194 and 0.589 and P value <0.01 respectively, within ± 21 days. The two methods gave almost identical estimate of GFR even at 3 weeks interval. Conclusions: Study concludes that SCrCl using Cockcroft and Gault's formula could serve as an instant, easy, and reliable method for assessing kidney function. SCrCl with Cockcroft and Gault's formula is more useful for rapid estimation of global GFR for those patients who are not accessible to DTPA renogram with gamma camera. Correlation can be established further with the prospective study in various renal pathophysiological conditions.
Thermoablation of Renal Masses: The Urologist's Perspective

Thermoablation (TA) has become an increasingly popular treatment for small renal masses (SRMs). Although long-term outcomes are not currently reported, TA may have a role in being an alternative to radical or partial nephrectomy. This review gives a broad overview of TA and discusses current controversies in the field.
Mechanisms of In-Stent Restenosis After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation: Intravascular Ultrasound Analysis

Background—We used intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to (1) clarify the mechanisms of luminal loss after drug-eluting stent (DES) implantation and (2) classify morphological patterns of in-stent restenosis (ISR). Methods and Results—On the basis of IVUS-identified luminal narrowing (in-stent minimum lumen area <4 mm2), IVUS-defined ISR was classified as focal (luminal narrowing ⩽10 mm in length), multifocal (≥1 focal lesions), and diffuse (luminal narrowing >10 mm in length) with or without stent edge involvement. Significant intimal hyperplasia (IH) was defined as IH area >50% of stent. Overall, 76 lesions had IVUS-defined ISR; 32 (42%) had stent underexpansion (minimal stent area <5 mm2); and 71 (93%) had IH area >50% of stent. Total stent length negatively correlated with minimal stent area (r=−0.613, P<0.001) as well as with stent area at the minimum lumen site (r=−0.436, P<0.001) but not with minimum lumen area (r=−0.084, P=0.472). Underexpansion was present at the minimum lumen site in 15 of 43 (35%) lesions with stent length >28 mm, even though there was significant IH in 34 (79%) lesions; conversely, in 32 of 33 (97%) lesions with stent length ⩽28 mm, the minimum lumen site was not associated with stent underexpansion but significant IH. IVUS-defined focal ISR was most common (47%). Compared with focal ISR, normalized vessel, stent, lumen, and plaque volumes were smaller in diffuse and multifocal than focal ISR, with no difference in IH extent. Conclusions—In most DES restenosis, IH was the dominant mechanism of ISR. Nevertheless, underexpansion associated with longer stent length remained an important preventable mechanism of ISR.
Transcriptional regulation by Ferric Uptake Regulator (Fur) in pathogenic bacteria

In the ancient anaerobic environment, ferrous iron (Fe2+) was one of the first metal cofactors. Oxygenation of the ancient world challenged bacteria to acquire the insoluble ferric iron (Fe3+) and later to defend against reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by the Fenton chemistry. To acquire Fe3+, bacteria produce low-molecular weight compounds, known as siderophores, which have extremely high affinity for Fe3+. However, during infection the host restricts iron from pathogens by producing iron- and siderophore-chelating proteins, by exporting iron from intracellular pathogen-containing compartments, and by limiting absorption of dietary iron. Ferric Uptake Regulator (Fur) is a transcription factor which utilizes Fe2+ as a corepressor and represses siderophore synthesis in pathogens. Fur, directly or indirectly, controls expression of enzymes that protect against ROS damage. Thus, the challenges of iron homeostasis and defense against ROS are addressed via Fur. Although the role of Fur as a repressor is well-documented, emerging evidence demonstrates that Fur can function as an activator. Fur activation can occur through three distinct mechanisms (1) indirectly via small RNAs, (2) binding at cis regulatory elements that enhance recruitment of the RNA polymerase holoenzyme (RNAP), and (3) functioning as an antirepressor by removing or blocking DNA binding of a repressor of transcription. In addition, Fur homologs control defense against peroxide stress (PerR) and control uptake of other metals such as zinc (Zur) and manganese (Mur) in pathogenic bacteria. Fur family members are important for virulence within bacterial pathogens since mutants of fur, perR, or zur exhibit reduced virulence within numerous animal and plant models of infection. This review focuses on the breadth of Fur regulation in pathogenic bacteria.
Percimo: A personalized community model for location estimation in social media

User location is crucial in understanding the dynamics of user activities, especially in relating their online and offline aspects. However, users' social media activities, such as tweets sent, do not always reveal their location. We consider the problem of estimating geo-tags for tweets and develop a comprehensive approach that incorporates textual content, the user's personalized behavior, and the user's social relationships. Our approach, Percimo, considers the two major kinds of communal attachment, which have distinct computational ramifications. We evaluate Percimo via three geo-social graphs based on the mutual-follow relationships of Twitter users, their geographical distance (computed from their geotagged tweets), and their preferences for location categories (collected from Foursquare). We find that Percimo yields a smaller prediction error than the two state-of-the-art approaches we compare with.
Direct observation of the rotation of epsilon subunit in F1-ATPase.

Rotation of the epsilon subunit in F1-ATPase from thermophilic Bacillus strain PS3 (TF1) was observed under a fluorescence microscope by the method used for observation of the gamma subunit rotation (Noji, H., Yasuda, R., Yoshida, M., and Kinosita, K., Jr. (1997) Nature 386, 299-302). The alpha3 beta3 gamma epsilon complex of TF1 was fixed to a solid surface, and fluorescently labeled actin filament was attached to the epsilon subunit through biotin-streptavidin. In the presence of ATP, the filament attached to epsilon subunit rotated in a unidirection. The direction of the rotation was the same as that observed for the gamma subunit. The rotational velocity was slightly slower than the filament attached to the gamma subunit, probably due to the experimental setup used. Thus, as suggested from biochemical studies (Aggeler, R., Ogilvie, I. , and Capaldi, R. A. (1997) J. Biol. Chem. 272, 19621-19624), the epsilon subunit rotates with the gamma subunit in F1-ATPase during catalysis.
Physiological and Comfort Effects of a Commercial “Cooling Cap” Worn Under Protective Helmets

Ballistic protective helmets can impair heat dissipation. A cooling device in the helmet (cooling pad, CP) could help prevent heat problems in military personnel and potentially enhance comfort. This study examined the effects of CP on rectal and skin temperatures, heart rate, percent change in plasma volume, urine specific gravity, rating of perceived exertion, and other subjective measures while performing light work in a hot environment. It was hypothesized that the CP would act as an insulator to the head, which would not positively affect any physiological variable but could positively affect wearer subjective comfort or temperature. Participants performed a work protocol for ∼ 2 hr. A ballistic vest, slacks, short-sleeved button-up shirt, and a ballistic helmet (one trial with CP and one trial without) were worn. Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed no differences (p > 0.05) between wearing and not wearing the CP for any physiological parameter. However, participants perceived the CP as cooler (p = 0.002). Other trends in perceptual data such as thermal strain and helmet comfort indicated the CP felt cooler. However, based on forehead temperature and participant comments, the CP lost its cooling ability relatively quickly (within ∼ 30 min).
Dynamic Response of High Steep Rock Slopes Based on Wenchuan Near-Field Seismic Motion Characteristics

Near-field seismic motion characteristics are analyzed in accordance with records of the 2008 Ms8.0 Wenchuan Earthquake measured at Wolong Station, upon which the determination of seismic load is introduced. Dynamic response features, such as acceleration, displacement and stress, of high steep rock slopes on the banks of Zipingpu Reservoir at a variety of locations resulting from horizontal seismic force are analyzed with a numerical analysis routine. The dynamic amplification factor on the slope top is determined, leading to a characterization of the mode of failure of the high steep slope. Analyses show that the dynamic amplification factor at the top of the slopes is about 1.34; however, dynamic response deformation features and stress state at different positions on the slope vary. Earthquake damage of the high steep rock slopes consists mainly of partial avalanche of the rock mass at the top of the slopes by joint cutting. Field investigations after the earthquake have partially confirmed the numerical analysis results presented in this paper.
Impact of obesity on biochemical control after radical prostatectomy for clinically localized prostate cancer: a report by the Shared Equal Access Regional Cancer Hospital database study group.

PURPOSE Given the limited information regarding the impact of obesity on treatment outcomes for prostate cancer, we sought to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and cancer control after radical prostatectomy (RP). PATIENTS AND METHODS We compared clinicopathologic and biochemical outcome information across BMI groups from 1,106 men treated with RP between 1988 and 2002. Multivariate analysis was used to determine if BMI significantly predicted adverse pathology or biochemical recurrence. RESULTS Obesity was related to year of surgery (P <.001) and race (P <.001), with black men having the highest obesity rates. Obese patients had higher biopsy and pathologic grade tumors (P <.001). On multivariate analysis, BMI > or = 35 kg/m(2) was associated with a trend for higher rates of positive surgical margins (P =.008). Overweight patients (BMI, 25 to 30 kg/m(2)) had a significantly decreased risk of seminal vesicle invasion (P =.039). After controlling for all preoperative clinical variables including year of surgery, BMI > or = 35 kg/m(2) significantly predicted biochemical failure after RP (P =.002). After controlling for surgical margin status, BMI > or = 35 kg/m(2) remained a significant predictor of biochemical failure (P =.012). There was a trend for BMI > or = 35 kg/m(2) to be associated with higher failure rates than BMI between 30 and 35 kg/m(2) (P =.053). CONCLUSION The percentage of obese men undergoing RP in our data set doubled in the last 10 years. Obesity was associated with higher-grade tumors, a trend toward increased risk of positive surgical margins, and higher biochemical failure rates among men treated with RP. A BMI > or = 35 kg/m(2) was associated with a higher risk of failure than a BMI between 30 and 35 kg/m(2).