Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
DISCRETE TRANSFER METHOD APPLIED TO TRANSIENT RADIATIVE TRANSFER PROBLEMS IN PARTICIPATING MEDIUM

Application of the discrete transfer method is extended to solve transient radiative transport problems with participating medium. A one-dimensional gray planar absorbing and aniso-tropically scattering medium is considered. Both boundaries of the medium are black. The incident boundary of the medium is subjected to pulse-laser irradiation, while the other boundary is cold. For radiative parameters such as optical thickness, scattering albedo, anisotropy factor, transmittance, and reflectance at the boundaries are found. Results obtained from the present work are compared with those available in the literature. The discrete transfer method has been found to give an excellent agreement.
Testosterone and Prolactin Are Associated with Emotional Responses to Infant Cries in New Fathers

To determine the responsiveness of new fathers and non-fathers toward infant cues, we exposed fathers and non-fathers to infant cries and to control stimuli and we measured affective, heart-rate, and endocrine responses, including salivary testosterone and cortisol and plasma prolactin concentrations prior to and after cry presentations. We found that (1) fathers hearing the cry stimuli felt more sympathetic and more alert compared to groups who did not hear the cries or to non-fathers who heard the cries; (2) fathers and non-fathers with lower testosterone levels had higher sympathy and/or need to respond to the infant cries than fathers with higher testosterone levels; (3) fathers with higher, as opposed to lower, prolactin levels were also more alert and more positive in response to the cries; (4) fathers hearing the cry stimuli showed greater percentage increase in testosterone than fathers not hearing the cry stimuli; (5) experienced fathers hearing the cries showed a greater percentage increase in prolactin levels compared to first-time fathers or to any group of fathers hearing control stimuli; finally, (6) partial correlations with parity and experience entered as a covariates indicated that both experience and testosterone contributed to the variance in fathers' affective responses to infant cries. Taken together, these results indicate that, as with a number of other biparental species, human fathers are more responsive to infant cues than are non-fathers and fathers' responses to infant cues are related to both hormones and to caregiving experience.
Wood Adhesion and Adhesives

9.1 General . 9.2 Wood Adhesive Uses . 9.3 Terminology . 9.4 Application of the Adhesive . 256 258 259 260 9.4.1 Adhesive Application to Wood . 260 9.4.2 Theories of Adhesion . 261 9.4.3 Wood Adhesion . 265 9.4. 4 Wood Surface Preparation . 265 9.4. 5 Wood Bonding Surface . 266 9.4. 6 Spatial Scales of Wood for Adhesive Interaction . 268 9.4. 7 Wetting and Penetration in General . 270 9.4. 8 Wetting, Flow, and Penetration of Wood . 271 9.5 Setting of Adhesive . 274 9.5. 1 Loss of Solvents . 274 9.5. 2 Polymerization . 276 9.5. 3 Solidification by Cooling . 277 9.6 Performance of Bonded Products . 278 9.6. 1 Behavior Under Force . 278 9.6. 2 Effect of Variables on the Stress—Strain Behavior of Bonded Assemblies . 281 9.6. 3 Bond Strength . 282 9.6. 4 Durability Testing . 285 9.7 Adhesives . 286 9.7.1 Polymer Formation . 287 9.7.2 Self-Adhesion . 288 9.7.3 Formaldehyde Adhesives . 289 9.7.3.1 PF Adhesives . 291 9.7.3.2 Resorcinol and Phenol—RF Adhesives . 292 9.7.3.3 UF and Mixed Urea Formaldehyde Adhesives . 293 9.7.3.4 MF Adhesives . 296 9.7. 4 Isocyanates in Wood Adhesives . 298 9.7. 4.1 Polymeric Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate . 299 9.7. 4.2 Emulsion Polymer Isocyanates . 301 9.7. 4.3 Polyurethane Adhesives . 301 9.7. 5 Epoxy Adhesives . 302 9.7. 6 Vinyl Acetate Dispersion Adhesives . 304 9.7. 7 Bio-Based Adhesives . 305 9.7. 7.1 Protein Glues . 306 9.7. 7.2 Tannin Adhesives . 307 9.7. 7.3 Lignin Adhesives . 308 9.7. 8 Miscellaneous Composite Adhesives . 308
Marian and Braunwald Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 751

Circulation Research is available at http://circres.ahajournals. org DOI: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.117. 311059 Abstract: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic disorder that is characterized by left ventricular hypertrophy unexplained by secondary causes and a nondilated left ventricle with preserved or increased ejection fraction. It is commonly asymmetrical with the most severe hypertrophy involving the basal interventricular septum. Left ventricular outflow tract obstruction is present at rest in about one third of the patients and can be provoked in another third. The histological features of HCM include myocyte hypertrophy and disarray, as well as interstitial fibrosis. The hypertrophy is also frequently associated with left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. In the majority of patients, HCM has a relatively benign course. However, HCM is also an important cause of sudden cardiac death, particularly in adolescents and young adults. Nonsustained ventricular tachycardia, syncope, a family history of sudden cardiac death, and severe cardiac hypertrophy are major risk factors for sudden cardiac death. This complication can usually be averted by implantation of a cardioverter-defibrillator in appropriate high-risk patients. Atrial fibrillation is also a common complication and is not well tolerated. Mutations in over a dozen genes encoding sarcomere-associated proteins cause HCM. MYH7 and MYBPC3, encoding β-myosin heavy chain and myosin-binding protein C, respectively, are the 2 most common genes involved, together accounting for ≈50% of the HCM families. In ≈40% of HCM patients, the causal genes remain to be identified. Mutations in genes responsible for storage diseases also cause a phenotype resembling HCM (genocopy or phenocopy). The routine applications of genetic testing and preclinical identification of family members represents an important advance. The genetic discoveries have enhanced understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of HCM and have stimulated efforts designed to identify new therapeutic agents. (Circ Res. 2017;121:749-770. DOI: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.117.311059.)
Joint Radiometric Calibration and Feature Tracking for an Adaptive Stereo System

To capture the full brightness range of natural scenes, cameras automatically adjust the exposure value which causes the brightness of scene points to change from frame to frame. Given such a video sequence, we introduce an adaptive stereo system that automatically generates texture-mapped 3D models. The key part of the system is a new method for tracking features and estimating the radiometric response function of the camera and the exposure difference between frames simultaneously. We model the global and nonlinear process that is responsible for the changes in image brightness rather than adapting to the changes locally and linearly which makes our tracking more robust to the change in brightness. The radiometric response function and the exposure difference between frames are also estimated in the process which enables our stereo process to deal with the varying brightness and generate radiometrically aligned textures.
R-spondin1 is required to normal epithelial morphogenesis during mammary gland development

HAL is a multi-disciplinary open access archive for the deposit and dissemination of scientific research documents, whether they are published or not. The documents may come from teaching and research institutions in France or abroad, or from public or private research centers. L’archive ouverte pluridisciplinaire HAL, est destinée au dépôt et à la diffusion de documents scientifiques de niveau recherche, publiés ou non, émanant des établissements d’enseignement et de recherche français ou étrangers, des laboratoires publics ou privés. R-spondin1 is required to normal epithelial morphogenesis during mammary gland development Sead Chadi, Laurine Buscara, Christine Péchoux, Jose Costa, Johann Laubier, Marie-Christine Chaboissier, Eric Pailhoux, Jean-Luc Vilotte, Eric Chanat, Fabienne Le Provost
IPTV-VOD program recommendation system using single-scaled hybrid filtering

In this paper, a new program recommendation algorithm is proposed to recommend user preferred VOD program in IPTV environment. A proposed system is implemented with hybrid filtering method that can cooperatively complements the shortcomings of the content-based filtering and collaborative filtering. For a user program preference, a single-scaled measure is designed so that the recommendation performance between content-based filtering and collaborative filtering is easily compared and reflected to final hybrid filtering procedure. In order to provide a high quality of program recommendation, we use not only the user watching history, but also the user program preference and mid-subgenre program preference updated weekly as a user preference profile. System performance is evaluated with modified IPTV data from real 24-weeks cable TV watching data provided by Nilson Reseach Corp. in Korea and it shows quite comparative quality of recommendation.
TripleSpin - a generic compact paradigm for fast machine learning computations

We present a generic compact computational framework relying on structured random matrices that can be applied to speed up several machine learning algorithms with almost no loss of accuracy. The applications include new fast LSH-based algorithms, efficient kernel computations via random feature maps, convex optimization algorithms, quantization techniques and many more. Certain models of the presented paradigm are even more compressible since they apply only bit matrices. This makes them suitable for deploying on mobile devices. All our findings come with strong theoretical guarantees. In particular, as a byproduct of the presented techniques and by using relatively new Berry-Esseen-type CLT for random vectors, we give the first theoretical guarantees for one of the most efficient existing LSH algorithms based on the $\textbf{HD}_{3}\textbf{HD}_{2}\textbf{HD}_{1}$ structured matrix ("Practical and Optimal LSH for Angular Distance"). These guarantees as well as theoretical results for other aforementioned applications follow from the same general theoretical principle that we present in the paper. Our structured family contains as special cases all previously considered structured schemes, including the recently introduced $P$-model. Experimental evaluation confirms the accuracy and efficiency of TripleSpin matrices.
Managing Our Future: The Generation X Factor

The potential impact of the backgrounds of Generation Xers and BabyBoomers was reviewed to determine whether key factors and defining moments in their histories may explain the communication disconnect in our nation's workplace. Of special concern, the review sought to analyze the backgrounds of Generation Xers and BabyBoomers to find out how these perspectives influence workplace attitudes and perceptions. It is contemplated that, if these issues can be discussed openly, a more positive work relationship can be cultivated. Additionally, the techniques that could be used by Boomer supervisors to communicate effectively with Xers were reviewed. The results show that, despite a lot of name-calling and blaming, the American workforce and ethic remain strong, and Xers are, slowly but surely, altering the work environment in a manner that may ultimately benefit the family unit and reaffirm America's strong individualistic spirit. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the unique backgrounds of Xers and Boomers and develop a methodology for resolving workplace conflicts between the two generations.
Categorizing Categorization Research: Review, Integration, and Future Directions

This paper offers a systematic review of the literature on organizational categories and categorization published in the last 14 years (1999–2012). After identifying a core of roughly 100 papers on categories that appeared in management, organization, and sociology journals, we classified them based on several key dimensions, and analysed a few trends within the categorization literature. Our most surprising finding may be the fact that until recently, there was no mutual recognition of the existence of a distinct ‘literature on categories’ despite the wealth of published material on the topic. After summarizing some core theoretical features of that emergent literature, we propose integrative definitions of its core constructs and suggest several areas of research that could further enrich it in the future.
Ieee Transactions on Information Forensics and Security 1 Matrix Embedding with Pseudorandom Coefficient Selection and Error Correction for Robust and Secure Steganography

—In matrix embedding (ME) based steganography, the host coefficients are minimally perturbed such that the transmitted bits fall in a coset of a linear code, with the syndrome conveying the hidden bits. The corresponding embedding distortion and vulnerability to steganalysis are significantly less than that of conventional quantization index modulation (QIM) based hiding. However, ME is less robust to attacks, with a single host bit error leading to multiple decoding errors for the hidden bits. In this paper, we employ the ME-RA scheme, a combination of ME-based hiding with powerful repeat accumulate (RA) codes for error correction, to address this problem. A key contribution of this paper is to compute log likelihood ratios (LLRs) for RA decoding, taking into account the many-to-one mapping between the host coefficients and an encoded bit, for ME. To reduce detectability, we hide in randomized blocks, as in the recently proposed Yet Another Steganographic Scheme (YASS), replacing the QIM-based embedding in YASS by the proposed ME-RA scheme. We also show that the embedding performance can be improved by employing punctured RA codes. Through experiments based on a couple of thousand images, we show that for the same embedded data-rate and a moderate attack level, the proposed ME-based method results in a lower detection rate than that obtained for QIM-based YASS.
Exploring the Nature of Giftedness in Preschool Children

Qualitative and quantitative measures were utilized to explore the abilities of 11 young children nominated by their parents as gifted. A part-time preschool enrichment program provided a naturalistic setting in which to investigate measures that might reflect potential giftedness, predict later achievement, and reveal individual profiles of development. The curriculum invited children to display any differences from typical preschoolers. Characteristics nominated by parents as indicators of their child's giftedness were consistent with indicators in the research literature and were generally supported by norm-referenced test results and teacher observations. In spite of test limitations, both quantitative and qualitative measures played a valuable role in revealing advanced abilities amidst diverse profiles of abilities, skills, and interests. Longitudinal data would help to confirm the potential apparent in some of these children as giftedness.
The Structure and Function of Proline Recognition Domains

One particularly abundant group of modular recognition domains consists of those that bind proline-rich motifs. Such modules, including the SH3, WW, and EVH1 domains, play a critical role in the assembly and regulation of many intracellular signaling complexes. These domains use strikingly similar molecular mechanisms of proline recognition. We discuss some of the potential biological advantages conferred by proline recognition, which may explain its widespread use in signaling. This STKE Review describes one class of protein interaction domains: the proline-binding domains. Conserved protein domains are critical to the assembly and regulation of many intracellular signaling complexes and pathways. Proline-binding domains serve two main functions: to serve as assembly points in signaling complexes and to serve a regulatory role in controlling protein activity. With seven figures and one table, this review provides detailed structural information about three main proline-binding motifs (the SH3, WW, and EVH1 domains), as well as brief descriptions of other proline-binding domains. The review has 91 references, seven figures, one table, and five interactive images.
Complete Polygonal Scene Voxelization

Abstract We present a fast and robust tool for automatically converting complete polygonal scenes into volumetric representations. A wide range of scenes are handled by storing the status (inside/outside) of the volumetric space areas in the cells of an octree. The algorithm first looks for a point in the scene for which the status can be univocally determined. When such a point is found, it propagates its status to the surrounding visible cells. This iterative two-step procedure is repeated for different parts of the scene until the status of all the cells has been determined. The algorithm's advantage is the coherence with the rendered geometry; it can handle complex geometry and exhibits robust solutions for a broad range of scenes contai ning numerous artifacts, such as cracks, holes, overlapping geometries, interpenetrating meshes, double walls, and fuzzy borders.
Regulation of skeletal muscle glycogen phosphorylase and PDH at varying exercise power outputs.

This study investigated the transformational and posttransformational control of skeletal muscle glycogen phosphorylase and pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) at three exercise power outputs [35, 65, and 90% of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2 max)]. Seven untrained subjects cycled at one power output for 10 min on three separate occasions, with muscle biopsies at rest and 1 and 10 min of exercise. Glycogen phosphorylase in the more active (a) form was not significantly different at any time across power outputs (21. 4-29.6%), with the exception of 90%, where it fell significantly to 15.3% at 10 min. PDH transformation increased significantly from rest (average 0.53 mmol . kg wet muscle-1 . min-1) to 1 min of exercise as a function of power output (1.60 +/- 0.26, 2.77 +/- 0.29, and 3.33 +/- 0.31 mmol . kg wet muscle-1 . min-1 at 35, 65, and 90%, respectively) with a further significant increase at 10 min (4.45 +/- 0.35) at 90% VO2 max. Muscle lactate, acetyl-CoA, acetylcarnitine, and free ADP, AMP, and Pi were unchanged from rest at 35% VO2 max but rose significantly at 65 and 90%, with accumulations at 90% being significantly higher than 65%. The results of this study indicate that glycogen phosphorylase transformation is independent of increasing power outputs, despite increasing glycogenolytic flux, suggesting that flux through glycogen phosphorylase is matched to the demand for energy by posttransformational factors, such as free Pi and AMP. Conversely, PDH transformation is directly related to the increasing power output and the calculated flux through the enzyme. The rise in PDH transformation is likely due to increased Ca2+ concentration and/or increased pyruvate. These results demonstrate that metabolic signals related to contraction and the energy state of the cell are sensitive to the exercise intensity and coordinate the increase in carbohydrate use with increasing power output.
Characterization of K+ currents and the cAMP-dependent modulation in cultured Drosophila mushroom body neurons identified by lacZ expression

Electrophysiological analysis of cultured neurons provides a potential approach toward understanding the physiological defects that may contribute to abnormal behavior exhibited by mutants of the fruit fly Drosophila. However, its application has been restricted by an inability to identify a particular functional or anatomical subpopulation of neurons from the CNS. To study neurons composing the CNS mushroom body proposed as a center for insect olfactory learning, we utilized a Drosophila enhancer detector line that expresses a lacZ reporter gene in these neurons and identified them in acutely dissociated larval CNS cultures by vital fluorescent staining. The patch-clamp analysis suggests that whole-cell voltage-activated K+ currents can be classified into two types in identified mushroom body neurons. Type 1 current comprises a TEA-sensitive slowly inactivating current and noninactivating component while type 2 current contains a 4- AP-sensitive transient A-current and a noninactivating component. Application of cAMP analogs induced distinct modulation of type 1 and type 2 currents. Our results demonstrate that the expression of the lacZ gene and the subsequent staining do not significantly alter the different types of K+ currents. This initial characterization provides a basis for further analysis of mutations that impair learning and memory resulting from an abnormal cAMP cascade preferentially expressed in the mushroom body.
The Relationship between Sketch and Personality: The Narcissistic Personality Inventory Research

This study investigated 73 designed beginners who drew the Venus plaster and completed the 7-dimensional Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI) test. Next, 5-point scales were used to compare the degrees of the facial similarity between the paintings and photos of the beginners who created the paintings. The results indicated that over half of the paintings were similar to the photos of the painters, and the similarity was significantly correlated with narcissism. For example, the painters with self-sufficient personalities were more likely to exhibit assertiveness, independence, self-confidence, and need for achievement; thus, they were automatically drawn to their own sense of personal feelings as projected onto the drawings, which naturally tended to look like themselves. These results might help the educators in the design field identify the likely NPI-associated psychological and behavioral outcomes of design beginners by observing the contexts of their paintings.
Experience with Heuristics, Benchmarks & Standards for Cylindrical Algebraic Decomposition

In the paper which inspired the SC-Square project, [E. Abraham, Building Bridges between Symbolic Computation and Satisfiability Checking, Proc. ISSAC '15, pp. 1-6, ACM, 2015] the author identified the use of sophisticated heuristics as a technique that the Satisfiability Checking community excels in and from which it is likely the Symbolic Computation community could learn and prosper. To start this learning process we summarise our experience with heuristic development for the computer algebra algorithm Cylindrical Algebraic Decomposition. We also propose and discuss standards and benchmarks as another area where Symbolic Computation could prosper from Satisfiability Checking expertise, noting that these have been identified as initial actions for the new SC-Square community in the CSA project, as described in [E. ~Abraham et al., SC$^2$: Satisfiability Checking meets Symbolic Computation (Project Paper)}, Intelligent Computer Mathematics (LNCS 9761), pp. 28--43, Springer, 2015].