Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Control of a flexible link hammer in a gravitational field and its application to a home robot tapping human shoulders

The paper deals with the motion control of a flexible link hammer within a vertical plane. The deflection of the flexible link hammer is analyzed in the condition that the hub actuator is excited by a single pulse acceleration and the head is subjected to gravity, Next, the flexible link hammer is attached to the end effector of a home robot. It is shown that the robot can tap a person on the shoulders to relieve them from stiff shoulders.
Features for Social CRM Technology - An Organizational Perspective

The new paradigm Social Customer Relationship Management (Social CRM) deals with the integration of Social Media into CRM. Social CRM is a business strategy supported by technology platforms to provide mutually beneficial value for companies and their customers. In this context, many companies evaluate the implementation of Social CRM tools in order to achieve and analyze customer's content on their Social Media platforms. However, only little research has been conducted investigating technology features and their corresponding categories a Social CRM technology has to fulfill. To address this gap in research, the article presents the qualitative part of a two-stage multi-method approach comprising a literature review, a market study containing 40 vendor solutions and a first validation approach. In this effort, 18 Social CRM technology features and four categories of Social CRM technology are identified. A sorting procedure validates the corresponding classification and ensures a high degree of external validity.
Screening for large rearrangements of the BRCA1 gene in German breast or ovarian cancer families using semi‐quantitative multiplex PCR method

Since the identification of the breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility genes BRCA1 and BRCA2, a large number of different germline mutations in both genes have been found by conventional PCR‐based mutation detection methods. Complex germline rearrangements such as those reported in the BRCA1 gene are often not detectable by these standard diagnostic techniques. To detect large deletions or duplications encompassing one or more exons of the BRCA1 gene and in order to estimate the frequency of BRCA1 rearrangements in German breast or ovarian cancer families, a semi‐quantitative multiplex PCR method was developed and applied to DNA samples of patients from families negatively tested for disease causing mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 coding regions by direct sequencing. Out of 59 families analysed, one family was found to carry a rearrangement in the BRCA1 gene (duplication of exon 13). The results indicate that the semi‐quantitative multiplex PCR method is useful for the detection of large rearrangements in the BRCA1 gene and therefore represents an additional valuable tool for mutation analysis of BRCA1 and BRCA2. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
The Effect of Preschool Children on Family Stability.

The association between the number of preschool children in a family and rates of family breakdown was studied in a birth cohort of New Zealand children during the period from birth to ten years. The analysis showed that with increasing levels of exposure to preschool children the risk of family breakdown decreased significantly.The findings are consistent with previous research which suggests that the presence of preschool children in the family acts as a protective factor that reduces risks of family breakdown. (EXCERPT)
The cavity method for community ecology

This article is addressed to researchers and students in theoretical ecology, as an introduction to “disordered systems” approaches from statistical physics, and how they can help understand large ecological communities. We discuss the relevance of these approaches, and how they fit within the broader landscape of models in community ecology. We focus on a remarkably simple technique, the cavity method, which allows to derive the equilibrium properties of Lotka-Volterra systems. We present its predictions, the new intuitions it suggests, and its technical underpinnings. We also discuss a number of new results concerning possible extensions, including different functional responses and community structures.
A Novel Velocity-based Handoff Decision Policy for LTE Femtocell Networks

With the increased penetration of LTE and LTE-Advanced into the telecommunication market, many efforts have been made to increase the wireless coverage and extend it to previously inaccessible environments. Femtocells have been introduced in order to provide such coverage amelioration for regions where connectivity is reduced due to interference and signal attenuation issues. In this paper, we introduce a decision policy that takes into account the mobility aspect by considering the velocity of mobile stations and their cell-residence time in order to lessen excessive handoff and improve the overall network performance.
Internet Identification and Future Internet Use

This paper reports a study investigating the relationship between Internet identification and future Internet use. We predict that Internet identification is stable over time and that it is predictive of future use. The participants were 216 undergraduate students (184 females and 32 males) from five universities in the United Kingdom. They completed a questionnaire concerning their use of the Internet and a measure of Internet identification at the start of the academic year and at the end of the academic year. We found that Internet identification measured at the beginning of the academic year was positively related to Internet identification measured at the end of the academic year. Furthermore, there was a positive relationship between Internet identification and future general Internet use and a positive relationship between Internet identification and future educational Internet use.
Insulin stimulates the tyrosine phosphorylation of caveolin

The specialized plasma membrane structures termed caveolae and the caveolar-coat protein caveolin are highly expressed in insulin- sensitive cells such as adipocytes and muscle. Stimulation of 3T3-L1 adipocytes with insulin significantly increased the tyrosine phosphorylation of caveolin and a 29-kD caveolin-associated protein in caveolin-enriched Triton-insoluble complexes. Maximal phosphorylation occurred within 5 min, and the levels of phosphorylation remained elevated for at least 30 min. The insulin-dose responses for the tyrosine phosphorylation of caveolin and the 29-kD caveolin-associated protein paralleled those for the phosphorylation of the insulin receptor. The stimulation of caveolin tyrosine phosphorylation was specific for insulin and was not observed with PDGF or EGF, although PDGF stimulated the tyrosine phosphorylation of the 29-kD caveolin- associated protein. Increased tyrosine phosphorylation of caveolin, its associated 29-kD protein, and a 60-kD protein was observed in an in vitro kinase assay after incubation of the caveolin-enriched Triton- insoluble complexes with Mg-ATP, suggesting the presence of an intrinsic tyrosine kinase in these complexes. These fractions contain only trace amounts of the activated insulin receptor. In addition, these complexes contain a 60-kD kinase detected in an in situ gel kinase assay and an approximately 60 kD protein that cross-reacts with an antibody against the Src-family kinase p59Fyn. Thus, the insulin- dependent tyrosine phosphorylation of caveolin represents a novel, insulin-specific signal transduction pathway that may involve activation of a tyrosine kinase downstream of the insulin receptor.
The Drosophila trithorax group gene tonalli(tna) interacts genetically with the Brahma remodeling complex and encodes an SP-RING finger protein

The trithorax group genes are required for positive regulation of homeotic gene function. The trithorax group gene brahma encodes a SWI2/SNF2 family ATPase that is a catalytic subunit of the Brm chromatin-remodeling complex. We identified the tonalli (tna) gene in Drosophila by genetic interactions with brahma. tna mutations suppress Polycomb phenotypes and tna is required for the proper expressions of the Antennapedia, Ultrabithorax and Sex combs reduced homeotic genes. The tna gene encodes at least two proteins, a large isoform (TnaA) and a short isoform (TnaB). The TnaA protein has an SP-RING Zn finger, conserved in proteins from organisms ranging from yeast to human and thought to be involved in the sumoylation of protein substrates. Besides the SP-RING finger, the TnaA protein also has extended homology with other eukaryotic proteins, including human proteins. We show that tna mutations also interact with mutations in additional subunits of the Brm complex, with mutations in subunits of the Mediator complex, and with mutations of the SWI2/SNF2 family ATPase gene kismet. We propose that Tna is involved in postranslational modification of transcription complexes.
Comparison between whitened generalized cross correlation and adaptive filter for time delay estimation with scattered arrays for passive positioning of moving targets in Baltic Sea shallow waters

Results from an acoustic measurement campaign in shallow waters (at 22 meters depth) are given. Eight hydrophones, placed at the seabed, were used simultaneously to investigate how different distances between hydrophones affect the Time Delay Estimation (IDE). In order to position targets two TDE methods were applied. The used methods were the Generalized Cross Correlation (GCQ function weighted by the Phase Transform (PHAT) and an adaptive Normalized Least Mean Square (NLMS) filter estimating the TDE between pairs of sensors. The two methods gave approximately the same result, except for the largest baseline where the GCC PHAT performed better. In the study we found that increasing separation distance decrease the bandwidth of coherence between the signals, however the study also indicated that scattered arrays with large baselines has better positioning capability than those with small baselines.
Optimal Velocity Profile Generation for Given Acceleration Limits; The Half-Car Model Case

A method to generate on-line optimal acceler- ation/deceleration and attitude profiles for a half-car model in high-speed cornering is presented. The methodology is an extension of (1) where a point-mass model of the vehicle was used. The acceleration envelope of the vehicle (GG- diagram) from the locus of the front and rear tire forces is used for selecting the optimal control inputs. A stable implementation of the algorithm for a path of increasing radius is also presented.
Multiscale quantification of morphodynamics: MorphoLeaf software for 2D shape analysis

A major challenge in morphometrics is to analyse complex biological shapes formed by structures at different scales. Leaves exemplify this challenge as they combine differences in their overall shape with smaller shape variations at their margin, leading to lobes or teeth. Current methods based on contour or on landmark analysis are successful in quantifying either overall leaf shape or leaf margin dissection, but fail in combining the two. Here, we present a comprehensive strategy and its associated freely available platform for the quantitative, multiscale analysis of the morphology of leaves with different architectures. For this, biologically relevant landmarks are automatically extracted and hierarchised, and used to guide the reconstruction of accurate average contours that properly represent both global and local features. Using this method, we establish a quantitative framework of the developmental trajectory of Arabidopsis leaves of different ranks and retrace the origin of leaf heteroblasty. When applied to different mutant forms, our method can contribute to a better understanding of gene function, as we show here for the role of CUC2 during Arabidopsis leaf serration. Finally, we illustrate the wider applicability of our tool by analysing hand morphometrics. Summary: A novel strategy for the analysis of complex biological 2D shapes is presented and used to analyse the architecture and developmental trajectory of different Arabidopsis leaves.
중년여성의 웃음지수, 우울, 불안과의 관계

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate Laughter Index, depression and anxiety in middle-aged women. Method: The data were collected from 622 middle-aged women by means of structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis by SPSS version 10. Results: The measuring of respondents' laughter index revealed they scored an average of 94.75(±16.13) of the full score 150. The measuring of respondents' depression showed they marked an average of 42.69(±7.72) of the full score 80. The measuring of respondents' anxiety showed they marked an average of 42.03(±9.48) of the full score 80. Respondents statistically showed the significant difference in their laughter index depending on age(t=.917, p=.000), and economic status(F=21.710, p=.000). Respondents statistically revealed the significant difference in depression depending on religion(F=3.396, p=.018), economic status(F=13.660, p=.000). Respondents statistically revealed the significant difference in anxiety depending on religion(F=5.557, p=.001), economic status(F=16.79, p=.000). The laughter index related to depression and anxiety in middle-aged women were significantly correlated. Conclusion: This study showed that laughter index in middle-aged women was correlated negatively depression and anxiety. Further research is regarded as necessary to evaluate and to compare effects of laughter with physical health status.
Human Brain Astrocytes Mediate TRAIL-mediated Apoptosis after Treatment with IFN-γ

TNF-related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL) expressions were studied in primary human brain astrocytes in response to pro-inflammatory cytokines. When astrocytes were treated with IL-1β, TNF-α or IFN-γ, TRAIL was induced in cultured fetal astrocytes. In particular, IFN-γ induced the highest levels of TRAIL in cultured astrocytes. When astrocytes were prereated with IFN-γ, they induced apoptosis in TRAIL-sensitive Peer cells. Our results suggest that IFN-γ modulates the expression of TRAIL in astrocytes, which may enhance cytotoxic sensitivity of infiltrating immune cells or brain cells other than astrocytes during inflammation of brain.
Timing-Invariant Imaging of Collateral Vessels in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Background and Purpose— Although collateral vessels have been shown to be an important prognostic factor in acute ischemic stroke, patients with lack of collaterals on standard imaging techniques may still have good clinical outcome. We postulate that in these cases collateral vessels are present though not visible on standard imaging techniques that are based on a single time frame. Methods— This study included 40 consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke with a large-vessel occlusion. Standard computed tomography angiography (CTA, single time frame) and CT perfusion (multiple time frames) were obtained at admission and timing-invariant (TI)-CTA was created from the CT perfusion data. Clinical outcome data (modified Rankin Scale) were assessed at 3-month follow-up. Four experienced observers independently assessed collateral status twice on both standard CTA and TI-CTA in an independent, blinded, randomized manner. Collateral status was rated as good if ≥50% and poor if <50% of collaterals were present compared with the contralateral hemisphere. Results— Collateral status was rated higher on TI-CTA (good in 84%) compared with standard CTA (good in 49%; P<0.001). Thirty-one percent of patients with poor collateral status on standard CTA still had good clinical outcome. All of those patients, however, showed good collaterals on TI-CTA. All cases with poor collateral status rated on TI-CTA had poor clinical outcome. Conclusions— Collateral vessels may not always be visible on standard single time-frame CTA because of delayed contrast arrival. Future prognostic studies in acute stroke should consider delay-insensitive techniques, such as TI-CTA, instead of standard single time-frame imaging, such as standard CTA.
Daily Cyber Incivility and Distress: The Moderating Roles of Resources at Work and Home

Given that many employees use e-mail for work communication on a daily basis, this study examined within-person relationships between day-level incivility via work e-mail (cyber incivility) and employee outcomes. Using resource-based theories, we examined two resources (i.e., job control, psychological detachment from work) that may alleviate the effects of cyber incivility on distress. Daily survey data collected over 4 consecutive workdays from 96 employees were analyzed using hierarchical linear modeling. Results showed that on days when employees experienced cyber incivility, they reported higher affective and physical distress at the end of the workday that, in turn, was associated with higher distress the next morning. Job control attenuated the concurrent relationships between cyber incivility and both types of distress at work, while psychological detachment from work in the evening weakened the lagged relationships between end-of-workday distress and distress the following morning. These findings shed light on cyber incivility as a daily stressor and on the importance of resources in both the work and home domains that can help reduce the incivility-related stress process. Theoretical and practical implications, limitations, and future research directions are discussed.
A hybrid skin color detection using HSV and YCgCr color space for face detection

Skin detection is a key aspect of many computer vision applications including face detection, person identification, illicit content detection and other related applications. In this paper, a skin detection method is proposed combining two color spaces HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) and YCgCr (luminance, chrominance in green, chrominance in red). The S, Cg and Cr components are used to form a hybrid SCgCr color space. Skin detection results show that, the proposed method can respond well to different skin color tones with less sensitivity to skin-like background pixels. It is also shown that higher face detection rate can be achieved when applied to face detection problem.
Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Publik Terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat (Studi Tentang Pelayanan Perekaman Kartu Tanda Penduduk Elektronik (E-KTP) Di Kota Depok)

Abstract: Analysis the influence of Public Service Quality to Society Satisfaction. This research aims to know the influence of service quality of e-KTP to society satisfaction in Depok and to determine sub variable from quality service that the most influence society satisfaction. The samples taken are 100 peoples from all of this population 1.020. 002 peoples by Slovin formula. The research results showed that the quality service have a positive influence in society satisfaction in 0,758 with a significant level of 95%. That means that 75,8% of society satisfaction who received the service of e-KTP data recording in Depok can be influenced by some sub variabels such as tangiblies, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy and the remainder of 24,2% are influence by other independent variable that have not been shown in this research, the most influence in satisfying the society who received the service e-KTP data recording is reliability with regression coefficient of 0,867. Keywords: Quality Service, Society Satisfaction, e-KTP Data Recording. Abstrak: Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan Publik Terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas pelayanan e-KTP terhadap kepuasan masyarakat di Depok dan untuk menentukan sub variabel dari kualitas pelayanan yang paling berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan masyarakat. Sampel yang diambil adalah 100 orang dari seluruh populasi ini 1.020. 002 orang dengan rumus Slovin. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas pelayanan memiliki pengaruh positif dalam kepuasan masyarakat 0758 dengan tingkat signifikan 95%. Itu berarti bahwa 75,8% kepuasan masyarakat yang menerima pelayanan perekaman data e-KTP di Depok dapat dipengaruhi oleh beberapa sub variabel seperti bukti fisik, reliabilitas, daya tanggap, jaminan, dan empati dan sisanya 24,2% adalah dipengaruhi oleh variabel independen lain yang belum ditunjukkan dalam penelitian ini, yang paling berpengaruh dalam memuaskan masyarakat yang menerima layanan perekaman data e-KTP adalah reliabilitas dengan koefisien regresi sebesar 0.867. Kata Kunci: Kualitas Pelayanan, Kepuasan Masyarakat, Perekaman Data e-KTP.
Scheduling discipline for latency and bandwidth guarantees in asynchronous network-on-chip

Guaranteed services (GS) are important in that they provide predictability in the complex dynamics of shared communication structures. This paper discusses the implementation of GS in an asynchronous network-on-chip. We present a novel scheduling discipline called asynchronous latency guarantee (ALG) scheduling, which provides latency and bandwidth guarantees in accessing a shared media, e.g. a physical link shared between a number of virtual channels. ALG overcomes the drawbacks of existing scheduling disciplines, in particular, the coupling between latency and bandwidth guarantees. A 0.12 /spl mu/m CMOS standard cell implementation of an ALG link has been simulated. The operation speed of the design was 702 MDI/s.
What good soldiers are made of: the role of personality similarity

Purpose – Previous studies have often yielded mixed results in relation to the similar-to-me effect on extra-role behaviors. Based on social exchange theory, the purpose of this paper is to uncover the contribution of personality similarity to organizational citizenship behavior (OCB), a type of extra-role behaviors. Design/methodology/approach – Questionnaire surveys were conducted in a multinational bank in Hong Kong. The participants were matched sample of 403 customer service representatives from 81 teams and their corresponding team supervisors. Findings – Personality similarity to peers and supervisors had a positive impact on individual OCB (OCB-I) and organizational OCB (OCB-O), respectively, through better communication and social integration. Moreover, personality similarity to peers was related only to OCB-I, whereas personality similarity to supervisor was associated only with OCB-O. Research limitations/implications – Subordinates perform different facets of OCB depending on the subjects they.