Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Syntagmatic Processes

Traditionally, syntagmatic processes refer to the influence of “horizontal” elements on a word or phrase, in contradistinction to paradigmatic processes, which refer to “vertical” or alternative substitutions in a phrase. The term had significant currency in early and mid-twentieth century linguistics from Saussure on, and helped to define the formal study of syntax as widely practiced today. The phrase was, however, not widely adopted in the generative linguistics tradition; this is perhaps largely because classical paradigmatic variation was co-opted to provide supporting evidence for a general notion of syntactic structure in the form of complementary distribution in a syntagmatic or syntactic construction. Hence, some of the more interesting aspects of paradigmatic processes, as studied by structuralists and traditional linguists, were ignored, since they did not lend support to the developing view of linguistics as syntax. Hence, with the emergence of a purely formal syntax there was no further need to refer to syntagmatic processes by themselves. For Hjelmslev (1943), there are two possible types of relations that exist between elements in a syntagmatic process (e.g., words in a phrase): interdependence and determination; an interdependence between terms in a process was referred to as “solidarity” between the constituents; alternatively, when one element unilaterally determined another one, the relation was termed selection by that element. It is this latter sense which is related to the notion of selectional restrictions as developed by Chomsky (1965), as noted by Cruse (1986). In the present discussion, syntagmatic processes will refer primarily to the “determination of selection” as construed in contemporary linguistic frameworks.
Comportamiento sexual online en adultos mayores

La reduccion de la brecha tecnologica y el incremento de la educacion digital de los mas mayores ha facilitado que cada vez sean mas y de una edad mas avanzada los que usan Internet con fines sexuales. Este estudio se planteo con el objetivo de explorar la conducta sexual online en este sector de poblacion. Tomando una muestra de 423 personas de entre 60-70 anos, se constato que cerca del 70% habia utilizado Internet con fines sexuales y que su perfil de consumo presentaba diferencias respecto al patron tipico de adultos jovenes. Estas diferencias se discuten en el contexto de la construccion social de la sexualidad.
Short-Range Leakage Cancelation in FMCW Radar Transceivers Using an Artificial On-Chip Target

A major drawback of frequency modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radar systems is the permanent leakage from the transmit into the receive path. Besides leakage within the radar device itself, signal reflections from a fixed object in front of the antennas additionally introduce so-called short-range (SR) leakage. It causes a strong degradation of detection sensitivity due to the unpreventable phase noise of the transmit oscillator. In this work, we introduce an artificial on-chip target (OCT) to mitigate the SR leakage. The OCT consists of a delay line whose time delay is significantly smaller than the round-trip delay time of the SR leakage. This is motivated by the fact that in integrated circuits for automotive radar applications operating at 77 GHz delay lines in the range of only a few picoseconds can be realized with a reasonable amount of circuitry. Despite this constraint, we show that the proposed method achieves almost perfect cancelation of the SR leakage. The concept is based on the cross-correlation properties of the residual phase noise in the intermediate frequency (IF) domain. Further, the effectiveness of the proposed method is verified in an FMCW radar system simulation. It almost perfectly shows that a gain in sensitivity of approximately 6 dB is achieved, compensating for the performance degradation caused by the SR leakage. The novel leakage cancelation concept is carried out mainly in the digital domain enabling high flexibility and adaptivity.
The LoveBomb: encouraging the communication of emotions in public spaces

We are exploring the use of persuasive computational technology as an instrument for the communication of human emotions. Our current focus is on encouraging such communication between strangers. We present the concept of the LoveBomb - a mobile and persuasive device that allows people to anonymously communicate feelings of love (happiness) and sadness. The device contains a radio transceiver that the user can employ to send out shock waves of love, affecting people in the proximity carrying a LoveBomb device. The device also lets its users cry for compassion, quietly signaling to others that they are sad. The LoveBomb is intended to encourage people to express themselves emotionally when situated amongst strangers in public spaces. Focus group studies have provided us with an initial understanding regarding the LoveBomb's potential social impact.
A Diary Study of Information Needs Produced in Casual-Leisure Reading Situations

Both information seeking and leisurely activities are commonplace in people’s daily lives, but very little is know about searching behaviours outside of the work context. To study such leisurely information needs and subsequent searching, a diary study was performed, focusing on the context of casual-leisure reading. The week-long diary study with 24 participants was performed by a team of six graduate students. Reading was often both an act of casual searching, as well as a motivator for subsequent searching episodes, and around half were hedonistically or emotionally motivated. Casual searching often began with topical or personal interests, but did not always involve information needs. The findings confirm prior literature on casual search, while providing new insights into these lesscritical and experience-driven episodes of searching, for fun.
Mitochondrial Control of Acute Glutamate Excitotoxicity in Cultured Cerebellar Granule Cells

Mitochondria within cultured rat cerebellar granule cells have a complex influence on cytoplasmic free Ca2+([Ca2+]c) responses to glutamate. A decreased initial [Ca2+]celevation in cells whose mitochondria are depolarized by inhibition of the ATP synthase and respiratory chain (conditions which avoid ATP depletion) was attributed to enhanced Ca2+ extrusion from the cell rather than inhibited Ca2+ entry via the NMDA receptor. Even in the presence of elevated extracellular Ca2+, when [Ca2+]cresponses were restored to control values, such cells showed resistance to acute excitotoxicity, defined as a delayed cytoplasmic Ca2+ deregulation (DCD) during glutamate exposure. DCD was a function of the duration of mitochondrial polarization in the presence of glutamate rather than the total period of glutamate exposure. Once initiated, DCD could not be reversed by NMDA receptor inhibition. In the absence of ATP synthase inhibition, respiratory chain inhibitors produced an immediate Ca2+deregulation (ICD), ascribed to an ATP deficit. In contrast to DCD, ICD could be reversed by subsequent ATP synthase inhibition with or without additional NMDA receptor blockade. DCD could not be ascribed to the failure of an ATP yielding metabolic pathway. It is concluded that mitochondria can control Ca2+ extrusion from glutamate-exposed granule cells by the plasma membrane in three ways: by competing with efflux pathways for Ca2+, by restricting ATP supply, and by inducing a delayed failure of Ca2+ extrusion. Inhibitors of the mitochondrial permeability transition only marginally delayed the onset of DCD.
Selection Decode-And-Forward Relay Networks with Rectangular QAM in Nakagami-m Fading Channels

In this paper, we investigate the average symbol error probability (SEP) of fixed decode-and-forward relay networks over independent but not identically distributed Nakagami-m fading channels. We have derived closed form expression of SEP for general rectangular quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) under relay selection scheme where only the best relay forwards message from the source to the destination. The expressions are in terms of hypergeometric series which can be efficiently numerically evaluated. The numerical results are validated with Monte-Carlo simulations.
Epiphyses Extraction Method Using Shape Information for Left Hand Radiography

This paper details a epiphyseal/metaphyseal region of interest (EMROI) extraction method used for automated TW2 RUS. Several methods for automated bone age assessment using image processing have been developed but they have some limitations in assisting physicians efficiently. Also, a method is required that can extract the feature region robustly to gray value variation of background and the position and orientation of the hand. In order to overcome the limitation of previous methods and achieve robust feature region extraction, we propose an EMROI extraction method which contains the procedures from background removal to EMROI extraction. Each procedure is designed to resolve problems which may occur by variation of the position and orientation of the hand and bones. Through experiments, the proposed method resulted in over 91% correct extraction for TW2 RUS from 296 left hand radiograph data.
Ellen M. Kaisse. Connected Speech. The Interaction of Syntax and Phonology . Academic Press. 1985. Pp. viii + 206.

on ne peut que demeurer sceptique face a. toute generalisation sociolinguistique fondee sur un tel fourre-tout. En depit de certaines faiblesses, cependant (et j 'en profite ici pour crier haro sur quiconque a eu la facheuse idee de placer toutes les references a la fin du tome II), je ne crois pas qu'il fasse aucun doute que ces etudes contribuent, a la fois individuellement et coUectivement, a l'approfondissement de notre connaissance du quebecois dans toute son ampleur. D'une fagon generate, elles nous aident a mieux percevoir d'ou on vient, ou on se situe et vers ou on s'achemine.
Cognitive modeling of action selection learning

Our goal is to develop a hybrid cognitive model of how humans acquire skills on complex cognitive tasks. We are pursuing this goal by designing hybrid computational architectures for the NRL Navigation task, which requires competent sensorimotor coordination. In this paper, we describe results of directly tting human execution data on this task. We next present and then empirically compare two methods for modeling control knowledge acquisition (reinforcement learning and a novel variant of action models) with human learning on the task. The paper concludes with an experimental demonstration of the impact of background knowledge on system performance. Our results indicate that the performance of our action models approach more closely approximates the rate of human learning on this task than does reinforcement learning.
Meshes with multiple buses

This paper considers mesh computers with buses, where each bus provides a broadcasting capability to the processors connected to it. We first disprove a published claim by showing that on a 2-dimensional mesh with a bus for each row, where each row must solve its own problem with data that is independent of all other rows, there are problems where the rows can cooperatively solve all subproblems faster than any single row can solve its own problem. As a corollary we obtain efficient solutions to some graph problems. We also consider the optimal layout of buses for a given dimension and number of buses per processor, where optimality is defined in terms of the time needed to simulate any other machine with the same constraints. Using new families of layouts, optimal or nearly optimal families of layouts are determined for each possible choice of dimension and number of buses per processor.
An AP-1/clathrin coat plays a novel and essential role in forming the Weibel-Palade bodies of endothelial cells

Clathrin provides an external scaffold to form small 50–100-nm transport vesicles. In contrast, formation of much larger dense-cored secretory granules is driven by selective aggregation of internal cargo at the trans-Golgi network; the only known role of clathrin in dense-cored secretory granules formation is to remove missorted proteins by small, coated vesicles during maturation of these spherical organelles. The formation of Weibel-Palade bodies (WPBs) is also cargo driven, but these are cigar-shaped organelles up to 5 μm long. We hypothesized that a cytoplasmic coat might be required to make these very different structures, and we found that new and forming WPBs are extensively, sometimes completely, coated. Overexpression of an AP-180 truncation mutant that prevents clathrin coat formation or reduced AP-1 expression by small interfering RNA both block WPB formation. We propose that, in contrast to other secretory granules, cargo aggregation alone is not sufficient to form immature WPBs and that an external scaffold that contains AP-1 and clathrin is essential.
EDUCATING CHILDREN THROUGH GAME MAKING ACTIVITY

This paper discuss on a field of children and learning while designing games using an educational game authoring tool. Two ideas will be proposed in this paper. Firstly, the educational benefits of abstract, algorithmic representations for game development and secondly, the requirements for computational media environments that promote creative thinking and problem solving skills among children. A game can be seen as a system in which players interact with a virtual environment governed by game rules and game mechanics from which the gameplay eventually emerges. The paper will illustrate its points with regard to a specific media environment, Squeak Etoys. This was used in game making workshops conducted by the authors, and demonstrates the possibilities offered by the tool for children to learn and explore powerful ideas while creating games.
Surface groups are frequently faithful

We show the set of faithful representations of a closed orientable hyperbolic surface group is dense in both irreducible components of the PSL2(K) representation variety, where K = C or R, answering a question of W. Goldman. We also prove the existence of faithful representations into PU(2, 1) with certain nonintegral Toledo invariants.
Continuous Road Damage Detection Using Regular Service Vehicles

This paper outlines an affordable system that continuously monitors the road network for surface damage like potholes and cracks. The system consists of a structured light sensor and a camera mounted on vehicles that travel the roads on a regular basis. It makes use of sensors and equipment already present on the vehicle, like GPS on transit buses. The data is collected from many vehicles, aggregated and analyzed at a central location and the assessment results are displayed interactively to facilitate road maintenance operations. The key sensor, the data it collects and the algorithm to detect cracks and potholes are described in detail.
The impact of the bin packing problem structure in hyper-heuristic performance

We use a knowledge discovery approach to get insights over the features of the bin packing problem and its relationship in the performance of an evolutionary-based model of hyper-heuristics. The evolutionary model produces rules that combine the application of up to six different low-level heuristics during the solution of a given problem instance. Using the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) method, we visualize in two dimensions all instances characterized by a larger number of features. By over imposing features and hyper-heuristic performance over the 2D graphs, it is possible to draw conclusions about the relation between the bin packing problem structure and the hyper-heuristics performance.
EVOLUTIONARY OPTIMIZATION OF COMBINATIONAL DIGITAL CIRCUITS WITH CURRENT-MODE GATES WITH RESPECT TO TRANSISTOR COUNT

In the paper, an evolutionary method for minimization of transistor number in combinational digital circuits, realized using current-mode gates, is presented. In applied evolutionary algorithm multiple-layer chromosomes, increasing a circuit optimization e fficiency, are introduced. The results, obtained using described here method, are compared with results obtained using the Karnaugh-Maps, and logical function minimization methods used in algebra of current-mode gates. In most cases described method leads to better results.
Innovation Activities by Co-creation Process

The conventional value delivery business is based on a relationship between a manufacturer and a customer, or service provider and service receiver. As a break from that framework, Fujitsu has focused attention on co-creation processes, in which sharing of social values and new discoveries and recognitions are incorporated into development for innovation that creates new possibilities of utilization of information and communications technology (ICT). In such processes, development of new products and services are practiced by involving not only customer companies, local governments and users but also the administration and NPOs. In practicing the processes, we have a real feeling of some benefits and effects including empathy-driven consensus building, a faster generation of ideas by collective intelligence and building of relationships with society. In addition, we also have an eye on the formation of open communities such as a future center as the basis of enterprise activities for continuous innovation creation. As an approach to innovation creation, this paper presents a co-creation process making use of design thinking that has emerged through the practice, together with its effect. It also describes the basis of activities believed to be necessary as a system for continuously generating innovation.
Radiowave VHF Propagation modelling in forest using finite elements

In this paper, propagation modelling of electromagnetic waves at VHF inside the forest is presented by using parabolic equation method. Solution of parabolic equation using split step Fourier algorithm requires high computational demands, so finite element method is propose here which is more accurate and computationally efficient. This method can be used in case of irregular terrain, multi-layer forest model and range dependant propagation in the forest. Results are compared with well known Tamir's results. It can be seen that wave propagation in forest can be solved by using parabolic equation method. Use of finite element method gives efficient and computationally efficient solution of the problem
Activity of aminocandin (IP960) compared with amphotericin B and fluconazole in a neutropenic murine model of disseminated infection caused by a fluconazole-resistant strain of Candida tropicalis.

OBJECTIVES To compare the activity of aminocandin (IP960), a new echinocandin with broad-spectrum in vitro activity against Aspergillus and Candida spp. , with that of amphotericin B and fluconazole in a temporarily immunocompromised murine model of disseminated candidiasis. METHODS Mice were rendered neutropenic with cyclophosphamide and infected intravenously 3 days later with a fluconazole-resistant Candida tropicalis strain. Mice were treated with intraperitoneal amphotericin B (5 mg/kg/dose), oral fluconazole (50 mg/kg/dose), intravenous aminocandin (0.1--5 mg/kg/dose) or solvent control for 9 days. Mice were observed for survival and survivors were sacrificed 11 days post-infection. Kidneys, liver, brain and lungs were removed for semi-quantitative culture. RESULTS Control mice had 90--100% mortality. After infection with C. tropicalis, aminocandin 2.5 and 5 mg/kg/day and amphotericin B yielded 80% survival; aminocandin 1 mg/kg/day yielded 70% survival; aminocandin 0.25 and 0.1 mg/kg/day yielded 30% and 20% survival, respectively; and fluconazole 50 mg/kg/day and control regimens yielded 10% and 0--10% survival, respectively. Aminocandin 2.5 and 5.0 mg/kg/day and amphotericin B were superior in reducing mortality compared with aminocandin 0.25 and 0.1 mg/kg/day, fluconazole and controls (P<0.047). The only regimen to reduce organ burdens below detectable levels was amphotericin B, which cleared 40% of mice. All organ burdens in the aminocandin 1.0, 2.5 and 5.0 mg/kg/day and amphotericin B regimens were significantly lower than other groups (P<0.02). CONCLUSIONS The data demonstrate that aminocandin at doses of >or=1.0 mg/kg/day is as effective as amphotericin B at improving survival and reducing organ burdens in this murine model of disseminated C. tropicalis.
A three-dimensional Monte Carlo photoionization code for modelling diffuse ionized gas

We have developed a three-dimensional Monte Carlo photoionization code tailored for the study of Galactic H II regions and the percolation of ionizing photons in diffuse ionized gas. We describe the code, our calculation of photoionization, heating and cooling, and the approximations we have employed for the low-density H II regions we wish to study. Our code gives results in agreement with the Lexington H II region benchmarks. We show an example of a two-dimensional shadowed region and point out the very significant effect that diffuse radiation produced by recombinations of He has on the temperature within the shadow.
Bioenergetics and the Role of Soluble Cytochromes c for Alkaline Adaptation in Gram-Negative Alkaliphilic Pseudomonas

Very few studies have been conducted on alkaline adaptation of Gram-negative alkaliphiles. The reversed difference of H+ concentration across the membrane will make energy production considerably difficult for Gram-negative as well as Gram-positive bacteria. Cells of the alkaliphilic Gram-negative bacterium Pseudomonas alcaliphila AL15-21T grown at pH 10 under low-aeration intensity have a soluble cytochrome c content that is 3.6-fold higher than that of the cells grown at pH 7 under high-aeration intensity. Cytochrome c-552 content was higher (64% in all soluble cytochromes c) than those of cytochrome c-554 and cytochrome c-551. In the cytochrome c-552-dificient mutant grown at pH 10 under low-aeration intensity showed a marked decrease in μ max⁡ [h−1] (40%) and maximum cell turbidity (25%) relative to those of the wild type. Considering the high electron-retaining abilities of the three soluble cytochromes c, the deteriorations in the growth of the cytochrome c-552-deficient mutant could be caused by the soluble cytochromes c acting as electron storages in the periplasmic space of the bacterium. These electron-retaining cytochromes c may play a role as electron and H+ condenser, which facilitate terminal oxidation at high pH under air-limited conditions, which is difficult to respire owing to less oxygen and less H+.
Robust Transceiver Optimization for Downlink Coordinated Base Station Systems: Distributed Algorithm

This paper considers the joint transceiver design for downlink multiuser multiple-input single-output (MISO) systems with coordinated base stations (BSs) where imperfect channel state information (CSI) is available at the BSs and mobile stations (MSs). By incorporating antenna correlation at the BSs and taking channel estimation errors into account, we solve two robust design problems: (1) minimizing the weighted sum of mean-square-error (MSE) with per BS antenna power constraint, and (2) minimizing the total power of all BSs with per user MSE target and per BS antenna power constraints. These problems are solved as follows. First, for fixed receivers, we propose centralized and novel computationally efficient distributed algorithms to jointly optimize the precoders of all users. Our centralized algorithms employ the second-order-cone programming (SOCP) approach, whereas, our novel distributed algorithms use the Lagrangian dual decomposition, modified matrix fractional minimization and an iterative method. Second, for fixed BS precoders, the receivers are updated by the minimum mean-square-error (MMSE) criterion. These two steps are repeated until convergence is achieved. In all of our simulation results, we have observed that the proposed distributed algorithms achieve the same performance as that of the centralized algorithms. Moreover, computer simulations verify the robustness of the proposed robust designs compared to the nonrobust/naive designs.