Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Distractibility, Impulsivity, and Activation of Top-down Control Resources

Distractibility and impulsivity have long been thought of as two separate psychological processes; however, there is currently evidence that suggests otherwise. The aim of this study was to gain a better understanding on the behavioral level of the interaction between these two traits, and gain insight into the mechanisms that may cause them to be expressed behaviorally. I proposed a model for understanding this mechanism, in which some individuals have a higher than average threshold for activation of the top-down cognitive control resources that are important for directing and maintaining attention as well as for regulating impulsive behaviors. To test the strength of this model I used an experimental paradigm that combined two different types of tasks—a spatial working memory task and a delay discounting of a primary reward (juice) task. Participants were administered the Conners’ Adult ADHD Rating Scale in order to be classified in terms of their trait distractibility and trait impulsivity subscale scores. Analyses revealed that individuals with high trait distractibility were more impulsive in the delay discounting task than the low distractibility group, especially when they were less engaged by the concurrent working memory task. Individuals with high trait impulsivity performed better on the working memory tasks in general, and the difference was larger during the easier versions of the tasks; these same individuals also made more impulsive choices than the low trait impulsivity individuals in general, particularly when they were less challenged by the concurrent working memory tasks. These results suggest that there is indeed an association between the traits of distractibility and impulsivity, and that they may be linked by a common mechanism involving a variable threshold of activation of top-down control resources to regulate these behaviors. DISTRACTIBILITY, IMPULSIVITY, AND TOP-DOWN CONTROL 3
Parsing of Partially Bracketed Structures for Parse Selection

We consider the problem of parsing a sentence that is partially annotated with information about where phrases start and end. The application domain is interactive parse selection with probabilistic grammars. It is explained that the main obstacle is spurious ambiguity. The proposed solution is first described in terms of appropriately constrained synchronous grammars, and then in terms of a computational model for parsing. Experiments show the feasibility for a practical grammar.
Low Distortion CATV Power Amplifier Using GaAs HJFET and GaN FET Cascode Distortion Cancellation Technique

We have successfully developed broadband low distortion cable television (CATV) power amplifier with AlGaN/GaN hetero-structure field-effect transistor (HFET) capable of high voltage operation for high output power. To realize low distortion characteristics required for modern CATV system, we investigated low distortion cascode configuration composed of GaAs hetero-junction FET (HJFET) for first stage and GaN FET for final stage. The third-order distortion characteristics were improved by realizing distortion cancellation between GaAs HJFET and GaN FET with optimized transconductance (gm)-profile employing Volterra distortion analysis on load-line based on pulsed I-V characteristics. The developed CATV power amplifier demonstrated, to our knowledge, the lowest composite triple beat (CTB) characteristics less than -72 dBc at low drain current condition of 380 mA under 53.7 dBmV at 865 MHz, 11.7 dB tilt, 132 channels.
Understanding social robots: A user study on anthropomorphism

Anthropomorphism is one of the keys to understand the expectations people have about social robots. In this paper we address the question of how a robotpsilas actions are perceived and represented in a human subject interacting with the robot and how this perception is influenced only by the appearance of the robot. We present results of an interaction-study in which participants had to play a version of the classical Prisonerspsila Dilemma Game (PDG) against four opponents: a human partner (HP), an anthropomorphic robot (AR), a functional robot (FR), and a computer (CP). As the responses of each game partner were randomized unknowingly to the participants, the attribution of intention or will to an opponent (i.e. HP, AR, FR or CP) was based purely on differences in the perception of shape and embodiment. We hypothesize that the degree of human-likeness of the game partner will modulate what the people attribute to the opponents - the more human like the robot looks the more people attribute human-like qualities to the robot.
Influence of dietary taurine and housing density on oviduct function in laying hens

Experiments were conducted to study the effects of dietary taurine and housing density on oviduct functionin laying hens. Green-shell laying hens were randomly assigned to a free range group and two caged groups, one with low-density and the other with high-density housing. Each group was further divided into control (C) and taurine treatment (T) groups. All hens were fed the same basic diet except that the T groups’ diet was supplemented with 0.1% taurine. The experiment lasted 15 d. Survival rates, laying rates, daily feed consumption, and daily weight gain were recorded. Histological changes, inflammatory mediator levels, and oxidation and anti-oxidation levels were determined. The results show that dietary taurine supplementation and reduced housing density significantly attenuated pathophysiological changes in the oviduct. Nuclear factor-kB (NF-kB) DNA binding activity increased significantly in the high-density housing group compared with the two other housing groups and was reduced by taurine supplementation. Tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) mRNA expression in the high-density and low-density C and T groups increased significantly. In the free range and low-density groups, dietary taurine significantly reduced the expression of TNF-a mRNA. Supplementation with taurine decreased interferon-γ (IFN-γ) mRNA expression significantly in the low-density groups. Interleukin 4 (IL-4) mRNA expression was significantly higher in caged hens. IL-10 mRNA expression washigher in the high-density C group than in the free range and low-density C groups. Supplementation with taurine decreased IL-10 mRNA expression significantly in the high-density group and increased superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in the free range hens. We conclude that taurine has important protective effects against oviduct damage. Reducing housing density also results in less oxidative stress, less inflammatory cell infiltration, and lower levels of inflammatory mediators in the oviduct. Therefore, both dietary taurine and reduced housing density can ameliorate oviduct injury, enhance oviduct health, and promote egg production in laying hens. 概要目的本研究旨在调查饲喂牛磺酸和降低饲养密度对蛋鸡输卵管功能的影响。 创新点着眼于动物健康的动物福利, 探讨在现代社会高密度饲养的笼养鸡伴随的许多健康问题。 方法在本研究中, 绿壳蛋鸡被随机分为散养组、低密度组和高密度组, 每组又被分为对照组和饲喂牛磺酸实验组。 每个组别的蛋鸡日常饮食是一样的, 除了实验组中添加0.1%的牛磺酸。 15 天后, 无菌采集输卵管组织, 并分析了组织病理学学上的变化、炎症介质水平、氧化和抗氧化水平等指标的变化。 结论这些数据表明牛磺酸可以保护输卵管组织, 降低炎症介质水平、氧化水平以及增强抗氧化水平等。 另外, 散养和低密度饲养同样能降低氧化应激和输卵管炎症因子水平等。
Diversity and prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in seven non-human primates of the Taï National Park, Côte d’Ivoire

Parasites and infectious diseases are well-known threats to primate populations. The main objective of this study was to provide baseline data on fecal parasites in the cercopithecid monkeys inhabiting Côte d’Ivoire’s Taï National Park. Seven of eight cercopithecid species present in the park were sampled: Cercopithecus diana, Cercopithecus campbelli, Cercopithecus petaurista, Procolobus badius, Procolobus verus, Colobus polykomos, and Cercocebus atys. We collected 3142 monkey stool samples between November 2009 and December 2010. Stool samples were processed by direct wet mount examination, formalin-ethyl acetate concentration, and MIF (merthiolate, iodine, formalin) concentration methods. Slides were examined under microscope and parasite identification was based on the morphology of cysts, eggs, and adult worms. A total of 23 species of parasites was recovered including 9 protozoa (Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba histolytica/dispar, Entamoeba hartmanni, Endolimax nana, Iodamoeba butschlii, Chilomastix mesnili, Giardia sp., Balantidium coli, and Blastocystis sp.), 13 nematodes (Oesophagostomum sp., Ancylostoma sp., Anatrichosoma sp., Capillariidae Gen. sp. 1, Capillariidae Gen. sp. 2, Chitwoodspirura sp., Subulura sp., spirurids [cf Protospirura muricola], Ternidens sp., Strongyloides sp., Trichostrongylus sp., and Trichuris sp.), and 1 trematode (Dicrocoelium sp.). Diversity indices and parasite richness were high for all monkey taxa, but C. diana, C. petaurista, C. atys, and C. campbelli exhibited a greater diversity of parasite species and a more equitable distribution. The parasitological data reported are the first available for these cercopithecid species within Taï National Park.
The Role and Regulation of ABI5 (ABA-Insensitive 5) in Plant Development, Abiotic Stress Responses and Phytohormone Crosstalk

ABA Insensitive 5 (ABI5) is a basic leucine zipper transcription factor that plays a key role in the regulation of seed germination and early seedling growth in the presence of ABA and abiotic stresses. ABI5 functions in the core ABA signaling, which is composed of PYR/PYL/RCAR receptors, PP2C phosphatases and SnRK2 kinases, through the regulation of the expression of genes that contain the ABSCISIC ACID RESPONSE ELEMENT (ABRE) motif within their promoter region. The regulated targets include stress adaptation genes, e.g., LEA proteins. However, the expression and activation of ABI5 is not only dependent on the core ABA signaling. Many transcription factors such as ABI3, ABI4, MYB7 and WRKYs play either a positive or a negative role in the regulation of ABI5 expression. Additionally, the stability and activity of ABI5 are also regulated by other proteins through post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation, ubiquitination, sumoylation and S-nitrosylation. Moreover, ABI5 also acts as an ABA and other phytohormone signaling integrator. Components of auxin, cytokinin, gibberellic acid, jasmonate and brassinosteroid signaling and metabolism pathways were shown to take part in ABI5 regulation and/or to be regulated by ABI5. Monocot orthologs of AtABI5 have been identified. Although their roles in the molecular and physiological adaptations during abiotic stress have been elucidated, knowledge about their detailed action still remains elusive. Here, we describe the recent advances in understanding the action of ABI5 in early developmental processes and the adaptation of plants to unfavorable environmental conditions. We also focus on ABI5 relation to other phytohormones in the abiotic stress response of plants.
The teflon effect: When the glass slipper meets merit

Purpose This paper aims to draw on Ashcraft’s (2013) metaphor of the “glass slipper” (which highlights the need for alignment between occupational identity and embodied social identities of workers) to show how merit may not adhere to individuals when social identity in the form of gender, race or class fails to fit the definition and perceived characteristics of the job. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual paper. Findings This study develops the notion of the Teflon effect to describe the way merit may go unrecognised and may therefore not “stick” to the bodies of women in management and leadership roles. Research limitations/implications This study provides an explanation for the persistence of the glass ceiling and the barriers women face as they undertake or aspire to management and/or leadership positions in organisations. Practical implications This study introduces a more embodied notion of merit which relies on both performance and recognition to “take effect”. Professionals must see beyond “objective” measures of merit in performance reviews and/or in recruitment and promotion decisions to include reflection on the significance of merit’s subjective, “performed” dimensions. Social implications This study adds to understandings of women’s positioning in organisations. Originality/value This study develops the notion of the Teflon effect. This highlights the significance of the recognition, performance and embodiment of merit and how merit may fail to adhere to the bodies of women in management and leadership roles.
Natural Language Interfaces for DataWarehouses

Data warehouses process a huge mass of data, that are often modeled in a way humans hardly understand. In order to make the search paradigm more accessible to end users, some efforts have been made in the ﬁeld of Business Intelligence. However, expressing information need as a structured query is still an artiﬁcial task. This explains why “natural” approaches are preferred nowadays. In this paper, we present a Question Answering (Q&A) system for structured data in a context of BI. Some beneﬁts of our proposal are described through an iPhone/iPad application and through an HTML prototype.
Open-domain Utterance Generation for Conversational Dialogue Systems using Web-scale Dependency Structures

Even though open-domain conversational dialogue systems are required in many fields, their development is complicated because of the flexibility and variety of user utterances. To address this flexibility, previous research on conversational dialogue systems has selected system utterances from web articles based on surface cohesion and shallow semantic coherence; however, the generated utterances sometimes contain irrelevant sentences with respect to the input user utterance. We propose a template-based approach that fills templates with the most salient words in a user utterance and with related words that are extracted using web-scale dependency structures gathered from Twitter. Our open-domain conversational dialogue system outperforms retrieval-based conventional systems in chat experiments.
Clinical Analysis of Etiology, Risk Factors and Outcome in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury

Introduction: Acute kidney injury is characterized by a rapid loss of renal excretory function with the increase of nitrogen compounds in the blood and with different outcome. Objective: Since descriptions of the risk factors and sequelae of acute kidney injury (AKI) remain relatively limited, the objective of this study was to determine etiology and clinical characteristics of AKI, as well as risk factors for adverse outcome of renal function and death in AKI patients. Methods: We retrospectively studied a cohort of 84 adult AKI patients admitted to Nephrology Clinic in University Clinical Centre Sarajevo during period 2012-2014. Demographic, laboratory and clinical parameters were retrieved. The in-hospital and 6 months mortality were recorded. Renal function outcome was defined 3 months following discharge. Results: Majority of patients were older (median age 73.5 years) with great severity of AKI (Stage III in 78.5% of cases) and high burden of comorbidities (mean Charlson comorbidity index, CCI score 6.4±3.05). The most common causes of AKI were acute interstitial nephritis (16.7%), heart failure (15.5%), gastroenterocolitis (13.1%), and sepsis (12%). Renal function recovery was recorded in 48.8% of patients, with prevalence of 10.7% of intrahospital mortality and 37.3% of 6 months mortality. Risk factors for poor outcome of renal function and mortality in AKI patients were increasing age and higher CCI score, while protective factor was higher diuresis. Sepsis proved to be risk factor for death.
A NEW FAMILY OF INTEGRABLE EXTENDED MULTI-BAND HUBBARD HAMILTONIANS

We consider exactly solvable 1D multi-band fermionic Hamiltonians, which have affine quantum group symmetry for all values of the deformation. The simplest Hamiltonian is a multi-band t-J model with vanishing spin–spin interaction, which is the affinization of an underlying XXZ model. We also find a multi-band generalization of standard t-J model Hamiltonian.
An information-theoretic analysis of electricity consumption data for an AMR system

The current trend in the electric utility industry is toward time-varying pricing models where the price varies with demand. This requires automated meter reading (AMR) systems that can obtain accurate data about the consumption of electricity over relatively short intervals, which requires that AMR systems have increasingly higher bandwidth and make more efficient use of available bandwidth. Efficiency of existing AMR technologies can be improved by the use of data compression. Based on data from a large number of electric meters, we estimate probability distributions and correlations of electricity consumption values, and show that the probability density of electricity consumption is accurately modeled by an exponential distribution, and that correlation effects are relatively minor. The information entropy in the data is about 3 bits per value less than the number of bits needed to transmit the values uncompressed. With correctly parameterized Golomb codes, the data can be compressed to a size relatively close to the entropy bound.
General model simulation of the Mexican poultry value chain

The use of simulation contributes to better analysis and understanding of the interactions between the major variables of the Mexican poultry value chain. This general model of the value chain poultry considers biological processes such as growth and reproduction, as well as economic factors and food costs operating at different stages of industrial poultry farming. The program was designed for poultry producers in general and for the Mexican poultry industry as an aid in the evaluation of different economic scenarios for the production of chicken meat. Although this model is based on the Mexican poultry industry, this can be used where operating conditions are presented here assumed. The integrated simulation model can perform poultry simulations to establish correlations between various parameters of production and their output under standard operating conditions at farms and stands. It can provide answers to parameters such as growth and viability, the number and weight of birds at feedlots, the number of births and the total production cost per kilogram. The model provides a holistic description of the production system and its outputs, reflecting the random variation in the stalls and booths between birds, which is important to represent the production risk. Thus, simulations of poultry value chain through this model can provide answers to what would result if changes were made to specific production parameters.
Minimization Time and Battery for a Straight Movement in MANET

—In this work we propose two problems that re-lated to a theoretical mobility model previously proposed by Greenlaw and Kantabutra and add some deﬁnitions to make the model more complete. The ﬁrst problem is the minimum time maximum coverage (MTMC) problem to minimize time to move a group of sources which covered a terrain to cover another terrain while all sources can still communicate through a movement duration. The second one is the minimum battery maximum coverage (MBMC) problem to minimize battery usage to move sources which covered a terrain to cover another terrain while all sources can still communicate through a movement duration. The best movement patterns in time consuming and battery usage for both problems are shown by techniques of proof. In addition, we focus on maximum starting and ending coveraged terrain in strainght line fashion only.
Information hiding technique in most significant bit of still image

Information hiding techniques have received much attention in the fields of the copyright protection and covert communication etc. This paper proposes a new data hiding method in a still image. With color quantization technique, redundant space in a color still image is created, and the palette of the image is amended. Then secret information is embedded into the most significant bit of pixels of the still image, including the most significant bit and the second significant bit. The result of the experiment shows that the new information hiding technique has properties such as high security, strong robustness and high embedding capacity.
An H∞ filter based approach for battery SOC estimation with performance analysis

State of charge(SOC) estimation is key to the battery management system used on electric vehicles. Recent studies often focus on the extended Kalman filter method for its theoretically optimal estimation property, but its effectiveness heavily depends on the priori information of noises and high precise battery models, therefore it is unable to deal with complex noises, and tend to fail on extreme environments. A new SOC estimation method using H∞ filter algorithm is presented to estimate SOC online. The algorithm is implemented on a computer, where its performance under different parameters is analysed, and a comparison with Kalman filter showed its robustness against colored noise.
N-toN Flow Scheduling in Fat-tree

Fat-tree based system area network have been widely adopted in high performance computing cluster. In such systems, the routing is often deterministic. In this passage, we first give definition of regular fat-tree and irregular fat-tree. Then we prove that non-blocking property of these two kinds of fattree and give the algorithm of n-to-n flow scheduling. We also give the pseudocode of the algorithm and simulation results.
Combining Attributes and Links: Finding Homepage for Entity Searching

Web entities contain a wealth of information. Customers would more like to get a list of relevant entities instead of a list of web pages when they submit a query to the search engine. So the research of related entity finding (REF) is a meaningful work. In this paper we investigate the last task of REF: Entity Homepage Finding. In this paper, we propose a combining multi-attributes (five attributes) and links method to identify entity homepage. We focus on how to use the inner information of Wikipedia pages to search entity Homepage. Also we demonstrate how to build the searching model. The experimental results show our method can search entity homepage effectively and improve the results of entity searching.
Computing machinery and the mind Universal Turing Machine

Many electrical engineers would agree that, had it not been for the emulation of neural networks, the evaluation of Bool ean logic might never have occurred. After years of theoretical research into flip-flop gates, we argue the understanding of access points. This finding at first glance seems perverse but continuously conflicts with the need to provide IPv7 to syste m administrators. In our research, we explore a novel framewo rk for the understanding of write-ahead logging (GABLE), whic h we use to argue that RPCs and Moore’s Law [114], [114], [188], [62], [70], [179], [62], [68], [95], [54], [152], [18], [191], [59], [168], [148], [99], [58], [129], [128] are most ly incompatible [106], [154], [51], [176], [164], [76], [134] , [203], [193], [116], [65], [24], [123], [109], [48], [177], [138], [151], [173], [106].