Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Splash 2

The Splash attached processor board (referred to as Splash 1) was designed and built at the SRC to provide very high performance on a range of bitprocessing problems. It proved to be highly successful [GOHKa]; notwithstanding the known dangers of Second System Syndromel [B ROO], a follow-on system, Splash 2, is being designed and built. The purpose of this paper is to describe Splash 2, to compare it with Splash 1 and to discuss both its programming and two algorithmic applications.
Plug-in Direct-Flux Vector Control of PM Synchronous Machine Drives

A general-purpose control algorithm is proposed for permanent-magnet (PM) synchronous machine drives based on the principle of direct-flux vector control. The algorithm does not require regulator tuning, and it is tailored to different machines automatically via identification of the stator resistance and flux linkage tables. The model parameters are identified via a preliminary self-commissioning procedure that can be integrated into the standard drive firmware with no need for extra hardware or offline manipulation. The combination of the control and self-commissioning algorithms forms a “plug-in” controller, which pertains to a controller that is capable of exploiting the full drive capabilities with no prior knowledge of the PM machine in use. Experimental results are reported for two prototype concentrated-winding PM machines designed for traction applications, i.e., one with a surface-mounted PM rotor and another with an interior PM rotor.
Chapter 5 Total Hip Replacement in Developmental Dysplasia

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) for osteoarthritis secondary to development dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is facing increasing levels of complexity with increasing grade of deformity. The dysplastic acetabulum is characterized by diminished bone stock with decreased lateral coverage. Therefore, it is challenging to restore the anatomic center of rotation and ensure adequate acetabular component ixation. Surgical strategies include a medialization of the acetabular component, a higher hip center, lateral structural bone grafting and the selection of smaller component sizes to improve native bone coverage. Excessive femoral anteversion is commonly encountered in patients with developmental dysplasia. Moreover, the intramedullary canal is narrow and the neck often aligned in valgus. Modular implants are helpful to address the altered femoral anatomy and also facilitate femoral shortening osteotomies in patients with high hip dislocation. Although clinical results are comparable to primary total hip replacement in primary osteoarthritis, the risk for revision surgery due to dislocation and loosening is increased. The current chapter reviews classiication, preoperative planning, and surgical strategies for patients undergoing THA for osteoarthritis secondary to developmental dysplasia.
An Epidemiological Study of West Nile Virus in Maricopa County, Arizona

i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. iv AUTHOR’S STATEMENT . v LIST OF FIGURES . vii CHAPTER I: INTRODUCTION . 8 1.1 Background. 8 1.2 Purpose of the Study . 10 1.3 Research Questions . 10 CHAPTER II: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE . 12 2.1 WNV Transmission Cycle . 12 2.2 Clinical Characteristics of WNV . 14 2.3 Taxonomy of WNV . 15 2.4 Importance of Surveillance . 17 2.5 Prevention Methods . 20 2.6 Related Works . 22 CHAPTER III: METHODOLOGY . 29 3.1 Data Sources . 29 3.2 Study Setting . 32 CHAPTER IV: RESULTS . 34 4.1 Yearly Discussion of the Data . 34 4.2 Statistical Analysis . 34 CHAPTER V: DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION . 37 5.1 Discussion. 37 5.2 Study Limitations . 37 5.3 Recommendations and Conclusion . 38 REFERENCES . 40
TITLE : Producing Figurative Language PAPER TITLE : An Emergent Model of Metaphors as Transformations of Vector Spaces

This paper will seek to investigate the computational generation of metaphor based on transformations of high dimensional conceptual spaces. In the mathematical logic of vector space models, semantics are described in terms of the geometric relationships between points, and these points, taking words as their indices, are defined through an analysis of the distribution of words in a linguistic corpus. Figurative language implies transformations of these spaces: through metaphoric action, a new geometry arises characterised by a congruence between the spatial situation of source and target.
Targeting AKT with Oridonin Inhibits Growth of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma In Vitro and Patient-Derived Xenografts In Vivo

Overexpression or activation of AKT is very well known to control cell growth, survival, and gene expression in solid tumors. Oridonin, an inflammatory medical and diterpenoid compound isolated from Rabdosia rubescens, has exhibited various pharmacologic and physiologic properties, including antitumor, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects. In this study, we demonstrated that oridonin is an inhibitor of AKT and suppresses proliferation of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in vitro and in vivo. The role of AKT in ESCC was studied using immuno-histochemical analysis of a tumor microarray, the effect of AKT knockdown on cell growth, and treatment of cells with MK-2206, an AKT inhibitor. Oridonin blocked AKT kinase activity and interacted with the ATP-binding pocket of AKT. It inhibited growth of KYSE70, KYSE410, and KYSE450 esophageal cancer cells in a time- and concentration-dependent manner. Oridonin induced arrest of cells in the G2–M cell-cycle phase, stimulated apoptosis, and increased expression of apoptotic biomarkers, including cleaved PARP, caspase-3, caspase-7, and Bims in ESCC cell lines. Mechanistically, we found that oridonin diminished the phosphorylation and activation of AKT signaling. Furthermore, a combination of oridonin and 5-fluorouracil or cisplatin (clinical chemotherapeutic agents) enhanced the inhibition of ESCC cell growth. The effects of oridonin were verified in patient-derived xenograft tumors expressing high levels of AKT. In summary, our results indicate that oridonin acts as an AKT inhibitor to suppress the growth of ESCC by attenuating AKT signaling. Mol Cancer Ther; 17(7); 1540–53. ©2018 AACR.
An Exploration Of Conspicuous And Non-Conspicuous Donation Behavior Based On Consumer Characteristics

This paper explores the conceptualization of what we term “conspicuous donation behavior” and “non-conspicuous donation behavior” and provides initial insight into their relationships with involvement, self-monitoring, age and gender. The results indicate that involvement, age and gender have significant relationships with “conspicuous donation behavior”, whereas only involvement exhibits a significant relationship with “non-conspicuous donation behavior”. The results provide a number of theoretical and practical implications and suggests new avenues for future research. Conspicuous Donation Behavior
Gesellschaftliche Modernisierung und Kriminalität

Zusammenfassung In der sozialhistorischen Kriminalitätsforschung wird seit Jahren mit quantifizierenden Methoden der Zusammenhang zwischen gesellschaftlicher Modernisierung und Kriminalität (ab 1500) untersucht. Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf dem Umfang der Gewaltkriminalität im Verhältnis zur Eigentumskriminalität. Der Artikel gibt einen Überblick über repräsentative Problemstellungen sowie (strittige) Ergebnisse und Interpretationen aus diesem Forschungsgebiet. Er weist zudem auf einige konzeptuelle und methodische Mängel hin, die die Fruchtbarkeit dieser sozialhistorischen Kriminalitätsforschung für die Soziologie einschränken.
Assessment of Some Trace Elements : Copper , Zinc and Magnesium and Their Impact on CD 3 and CD 4 Levels in Children on Chronic Hemodialysis

Background: Infection stills a major cause of morbidity and mortality in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. The susceptibility of ESRD patients to infections is typically linked to the immunodeficient state associated with uremia. Changes in essential trace elements may affect the immune system of children on hemodialysis (HD). Aim: To assess the relationships between some trace elements (zinc, copper and magnesium) content and some markers of immune status (CD3, CD4) in children on hemodialysis. This would help better understanding of mechanisms (factors) of immune dysfunction in these patients aiming at development of new therapeutic strategies that improve morbidity and immortality. Methods: The present study included 20 Children with ESRD on regular HD, they were 11 females (55.00%) and 9 males (45.00%) and their ages ranged 4-15 y (mean 8.91±3.46). They were compared with 20 age and sex matched apparently healthy children as control group. The trace elements; zinc, copper and magnesium and CD3and CD4 as well as complete blood picture, serum urea, creatinine and albumin were measured. Results: Significantly decreased zinc level, significantly decreased percentages of CD3 and CD4 T lymphocytes and increased levels of urea, creatinine, phosphorus and copper were observed in hemodialysis patients in comparison to control group. hemodialysis patients had also low levels of albumin and hemoglobin. Conclusions: Hemodialysis patients are at risk for deficiency of essential trace elements and excess of toxic trace elements, both of which are potentially harmful as it cause suppression of immune function in ESRD patients as evidenced by decreased percentages of CD3 and CD4 lymphocytes, so continuous evaluation of trace elements is important in chronic hemodialysis patients. [Manal Mohamed Zaher, Amal Gaber, Awatef A. Alrefaey. Assessment of Some Trace Elements: Copper, Zinc and Magnesium and Their Impact on CD3 and CD4 Levels in Children on Chronic Hemodialysis. Life Sci J 2013;10(3):223-230] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite. com. 36
Which Size Matters? Effects of Crowd Size on Solution Quality in Big Data Q&A Communities

Question Answering websites have evolved into one of the most important platforms for knowledge sharing and problem solving online. Despite widespread adoption of Q&As by technical communities as well as an abundance of domain experts, many questions fail to attract a sufficient audience to obtain a good solution or any solution at all. We investigate the effects of crowd size on solution quality in Stack Exchange Q&A communities on topics related to big data. We find that three distinct levels of group size in the crowd (topic audience size, question audience size, and number of contributors) affect solution quality. Therefore, we argue that group size in the crowd is not unitary, but rather a multi-level construct. This work advances a theoretical model of group size in the crowd and the relation between crowd size and performance. The work also has practical implications for system designers trying to route crowds to problems efficiently.
The most common diet results in low reproduction in a generalist seabird

Abstract Dietary specialization has been described across a wide range of taxa in the animal kingdom. Fitness consequences are, however, not well documented. We examined the reproductive consequences of different dietary specializations in the herring gull Larus argentatus, an omnivorous seabird, using an extensive dataset which includes breeding and dietary data of 10 successive years. We hypothesized that pairs that focused on prey of higher energetic value would yield higher fledging rates. An alternative hypothesis is that pairs that relied on more resources simultaneously would reproduce better. The novelty of this study is that we used continuous measurements representing dietary composition and degree of specialization rather than restricting our analysis to predefined categories. By relating these two continuous measurements for diet to several proxies for reproductive success, we show clear consequences of dietary choice. Most pairs concentrated on bivalves, a prey type not particularly rich in energy. Pairs feeding on energy‐rich prey (e.g., “domestic refuse and fishery discards”) during chick rearing were found to have a higher reproductive success, supporting the first hypothesis. Pairs that used more resources did not clearly have a higher reproductive success. The majority of the pairs did not switch to energy‐rich prey during chick rearing, despite low breeding outcome. We discuss how trade‐offs between factors such as resource availability, predictability, and the time and energy needed to obtain certain prey species may influence resource selection.
Effects of laboratory-scale IC attachment methods on passive UHF RFID tag performance

This paper presents laboratory-scale methods for attaching integrated circuits (ICs) to passive ultra high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas and discusses the effects of the attaching methods on tag performance. Commercial passive UHF RFID ICs were used. The studied attachment methods were strap attachment and direct IC attachment. One antenna design was developed for strap attachment where the IC was attached together with a strap, and two different antenna designs were developed for direct chip attachment. In addition, etched copper loop arm antennas for strap attachment and inkjet-printed loop arm antennas for direct chip attachment were studied. The measurement results show that the interconnection between the IC and the antenna is of paramount importance and that the performance of the tag is strongly dependent on the quality of the interconnection. The results of this study provide knowledge for reliable IC attachment in prototype laboratory conditions.
Multimodal Brain Warping Using the Demons Algorithm and Adaptative Intensity Corrections

This paper presents an original method for three-dimensional elastic registrat- ion of multimodal images. We propose to make use of a scheme that iterates between correcting for intensity differences between images and performing standard monomodal registration. The core of our contribution resides in providing a method that finds the transformation that maps the intensities of one image to those of another. It makes the assumption that there are at most two functional dependences between the intensities of structures present in the images to register, and relies on robust estimation techniques to evaluate these functions. We provide results showing successful registratio- n between several imaging modalities involving segmentations, T1 magnetic resonance (MR), T2 MR, proton density (PD) MR and computed tomography (CT). We also argue that our intensity modeling may be more appropriate than mutual information (MI) in the context of evaluating high-dimensional deformations, as it puts more constraints on the parameters to be estimated and thus permits a better search of the parameter space.
Payout policy in the 21 st century

We survey 384 financial executives and conduct in-depth interviews with an additional 23 to determine the factors that drive dividend and share repurchase decisions. Our findings indicate that maintaining the dividend level is on par with investment decisions, while repurchases are made out of the residual cash flow after investment spending. Perceived stability of future earnings still affects dividend policy as in Lintner (1956. American Economic Review 46, 97–113). However, 50 years later, we find that the link between dividends and earnings has weakened. Many managers now favor repurchases because they are viewed as being more flexible than dividends and can be used in an attempt to time the equity market or to increase earnings per share. Executives believe that institutions are indifferent between dividends and repurchases and that payout policies have little impact on their investor clientele. In general, management views provide little support for agency, signaling, and clientele hypotheses of payout policy. Tax considerations play a secondary role. r 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. JEL classification: G35; G32; G34
Computational design of peptide vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii infection using comparative genomic approach

The bacterial species Acinetobacter baumannii is a major cause of hospital acquired infection throughout the world and it is increasing public health concern. Infection caused by multidrug resistant A. baumannii is currently among the most difficult to treat due to propensity to acquire mobile genetic element. To date there is no vaccine or specific drug available for its treatment, this necessitate the need for the identification of therapeutic target enzyme and vaccine. Pharmacogenomic and computational biology represent an attractive alternative approach for the identification of common drug target and peptide-vaccine candidates in the pathogen. Vaccine designing is shifted from entire pathogen or whole antigen to peptide or epitope based-vaccines that are specific, safe and easy to produce. Comparative genomic approach was used to identify conserved protein signatures among five genomes. Three outer membrane proteins conserved among the genomes with high vaxijen scores were used to produce both B-cell and T-cell mediated immunity. Propred and propred1 were used to predict promiscuos helper T-Lymphocytes (HTL), Cytotoxic T-Lymphocyte (CTL) epitopes and MHCPred for their binding affinity.Three T-cell epitopes derived from identified B-cells bind to maximum number of MHC class I and class II alleles and specifically bind to HLA alleles such as DRB1*0101 and DRB1*0401.The epitopes are YEKLAAGPS, FYTSQPEDS and YVTGNPLGL with high potential to induce humoral and cell mediated immune responses. These predicted epitopes (small peptide) might be promising candidates for vaccine design against A. baumannii infection, though experimental validation.
Longitudinal study of volatile fatty acids in the gingival crevicular fluid of patients with periodontitis before and after nonsurgical therapy.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are important metabolic products of subgingival organisms and their concentrations are associated with the status of inflammation. The purpose of this study was to observe and analyze the change in concentration of SCFAs in the gingival crevicular fluid of patients with chronic periodontitis before and after periodontal treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS Gingival crevicular fluid samples were taken from 21 patients with chronic periodontitis before periodontal treatment and 2 wk, and 2, 4 and 6 mo after treatment. The concentrations of six different SCFAs in the gingival crevicular fluid were measured using high-performance capillary electrophoresis. The presence of porphyromonas gingivalis in the same pretreatment gingival crevicular fluid samples used to measure SCFAs was analyzed using PCR amplification. RESULTS Two weeks after periodontal treatment, the concentrations of lactic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid and isovaleric acid in the gingival crevicular fluid of patients with chronic periodontitis had decreased to the levels found in the healthy control group. However, the concentration of formic acid had increased. Statistically significant differences were found in the levels of these SCFAs before and after treatment. In the longitudinal observation, the concentrations of butyric acid and isovaleric acid in the gingival crevicular fluid had increased to a high level 2 mo after treatment. At the last two study time-points (4 and 6 mo after treatment), butyric acid and isovaleric acid were still present at a high level and showed a tendency to continue to increase. In contrast, the concentration of formic acid in gingival crevicular fluid showed a gradual decrease over the study period. CONCLUSIONS The concentration of formic acid in the gingival crevicular fluid has an inverse relationship with the severity of periodontitis, whereas the increased concentrations of butyric and isovelaric acids during the long-term observation period after therapy may indicate the status of recolonization of periodontal pathogens and reflect the subgingival ecology. These two fatty acids could be used as indicators for the development and progression of periodontitis.
El Emprendedor desde el enfoque de la psicologia positiva

espanolEn el presente trabajo se pretende analizar la conexion entre la psicologia positiva y el comportamiento emprendedor. Desde sus origenes y hasta hace no tanto tiempo atras, la psicologia solo se centraba en la patologia, en la debilidad y en el sufrimiento. Actualmente, el acento se pone sobre el bienestar mental o la calidad de vida para que el ser humano pueda, ademas de vivir saludablemente, salir fortalecido ante las adversidades o crisis que puedan presentarsele. Conceptos propios de la psicologia positiva como son resiliencia, motivacion o felicidad, son cualidades propias del emprendedor, el cual tiene una sensibilidad especial para detectar oportunidades, movilizar recursos, interconectar informacion o tener ideas innovadoras. En definitiva, para hallar oportunidades donde otros no las ven o convertir en hechos lo pensado. Tener espiritu emprendedor es hacer las cosas, levantarse con mas fuerza cada vez que se cae y ser capaz de convivir con la incertidumbre manteniendose optimista. Por consiguiente, el estudio del comportamiento y el exito emprendedor no puede ser correctamente entendido si no se aborda desde la optica de la psicologia positiva. EnglishIn this paper, we expect to analyse the relationship between Positive Psychology and entrepreneur behaviour. Originally and since no some much time ago, psychology only concentrated in the pathology, weakness and suffering. Nowadays the emphasis is on the mental welfare or quality of life, so that the human being could, in addition of living healthy, get stronger in adversity or crisis that could experience. Typical concepts of Positive Psychology as resilience, motivation and happiness, are qualities of the entrepreneur. The entrepreneur has an special feeling to detect opportunities, mobilize resources, link information or has innovative ideas. In short, to find opportunities where other people don´t see it or make thoughts real. Having entrepreneur´s nature is to do things, to get up with more strength when you have fallen and to be optimist living with uncertainty. Therefore, the study of entrepreneur´s behaviour and sucess can´t be understood if we don´t take the point of view of Positive Psychology.
Intersectionality in Quantitative Psychological Research

Intersectional approaches, which consider how simultaneous membership in multiple social categories characterize our experiences and are linked to power and privilege, have deep roots in feminist psychology. While an intersectional approach is well suited to a variety of research questions and topics, its application to date has chiefly been found with qualitative methods; when quantitative methods are used, components of the approach are used but not clearly framed as intersectional. Building upon our previous discussion and analysis of the theoretical and epistemological issues that arise when combining intersectionality and quantitative methods, this article articulates how quantitative researchers might incorporate an intersectional approach into their work. The techniques we describe are frequently used within quantitative methods, but they are infrequently used within an intersectional approach. Techniques include framing social categories (e.g., gender and ethnicity) as person variables or as stimulus variables, using a between-groups design to examine multiple locations at an intersection, stratified random sampling and purposive sampling, and examining how measures demonstrate conceptual equivalence and measurement invariance across groups. We also focus on data-analytic methods, which include examination of multiple main effects and interactions, moderators in meta-analysis, multilevel modeling, moderated mediation, and person-centered methods. These methods are insufficient without also including intersectional interpretations and framing with attention to inequalities and power relations. Online slides for instructors who want to use this article (and the related response articles) for teaching are available on PWQ's website at http://pwq.sagepub. com/supplemental