Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Query-Driven Strategy for On-the-Fly Term Spotting in Spontaneous Speech

Spoken utterance retrieval was largely studied in the last decades, with the purpose of indexing large audio databases or of detecting keywords in continuous speech streams. While the indexing of closed corpora can be performed via a batch process, on-line spotting systems have to synchronously detect the targeted spoken utterances. We propose a two-level architecture for on-the-fly term spotting. The first level performs a fast detection of the speech segments that probably contain the targeted utterance. The second level refines the detection on the selected segments, by using a speech recognizer based on a query-driven decoding algorithm. Experiments are conducted on both broadcast and spontaneous speech corpora. We investigate the impact of the spontaneity level on system performance. Results show that our method remains effective even if the recognition rates are significantly degraded by disfluencies.
Design and Operation of an Optically-Accessible Modular Reactor for Diagnostics of Thermal Thin Film Deposition Processes

The design and operation of a simple, optically-accessible modular reactor for probing thermal thin film deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition processes (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD), is described. This reactor has a nominal footprint of 225 cm2 and a mass of approximately 6.6 kg, making it small enough to conveniently function as a modular component of an optical train. The design is simple, making fabrication straightforward and relatively inexpensive. Reactor operation is characterized using two infrared absorption measurements to determine exhaust times for tetrakis(dimethylamino)titanium and water, proto-typical ALD precursors, in a pressure and flow regime commonly used for ALD.
Neutrino masses and mixing

The investigation of neutrino properties is a very important problem of today’s neutrino physics. The key problem is the problem of neutrino masses. If neutrinos are massive, they can be mixed. If the total lepton number is conserved, massive neutrinos are Dirac particles. If the neutrino masses are generated by an interaction that does not conserve the total lepton number, neutrinos with definite mass are Majorana particles. All this possibilities correspond to different gauge theories and it is very important that they can be distinguished experimentally. There are more than 60 different experiments that are going on at present on the search for effects of the masses, nature and mixing of neutrinos, and there is a general belief that investigation of neutrino properties could allow us to reach new physics. In this reports I will discuss: 1. possibilities of neutrino mixing. 2. neutrino oscillations in vacuum and in matter. 3. experimental indications in favor of neutrino masses and mixing. From all existing data it follows that flavor neutrinos νe, νμ and ντ interact with matter via standard CC and NC interactions
Galois module structure of Galois cohomology and partial Euler-Poincaré characteristics

Abstract Let F be a field containing a primitive pth root of unity, and let U be an open normal subgroup of index p of the absolute Galois group GF of F. Using the Bloch-Kato Conjecture we determine the structure of the cohomology group Hn (U, 𝔽 p ) as an 𝔽 p [GF/U]-module for all . Previously this structure was known only for n = 1, and until recently the structure even of H 1(U, 𝔽 p ) was determined only for F a local field, a case settled by Borevič and Faddeev in the 1960s. For the case when the maximal pro-p-quotient T of GF is finitely generated, we apply these results to study the partial Euler-Poincaré characteristics of χ n(N) of open subgroups N of T. We show in particular that the nth partial Euler-Poincaré characteristic χ n(N) is determined by only χ n(T) and the conorm in Hn (T, 𝔽 p ).
Layer-based supervised classification of moving objects in outdoor dynamic environment using 3D laser scanner

In this paper, we present a layered approach for classification of moving objects from 3D range data based on supervised learning technique. Our approach combines the model based classification in 2D with boosting for classifying the objects into four classes of interest namely bus, car, bike and pedestrian. In contrast to most of the existing work on 3D classification which involves extensive feature extraction and description, this combination uses simple single-valued features and allows our system to perform efficiently. The proposed method can be used in conjunction with any type of range sensors, however, we have demonstrated its performance using the data acquired from a Velodyne HDL-64E laser scanner.
A Novel K-NN Classification Algorithm for Privacy Preserving in Cloud Computing

We can only enjoy the full benefits of Cloud computing if we can address the privacy disclosure problem about individual or company. As large amounts of data which are stored in the cloud contain private information and are in non-aggregate format, sharing the data with third-party service providers in the cloud without strict restriction will cause great danger to data privacy. Although increased awareness of the privacy issues in the cloud, little work has been done in privacy-preserving data classification based cloud environment. To solve this problem, we explore a novel algorithm named PPKC (Privacy Preserving K-NN Classification) for mining data in the cloud without the disclosure of sensitive information.
Assessing peer and parental influence on the religious attitudes and attendance of young churchgoers: exploring the Australian National Church Life Survey

Abstract Drawing on data from the 2011 Australian National Church Life Survey (NCLS), this study was designed to assess peer and parental influence on frequency of church attendance, attitude toward church, and attitude toward Christianity among a sample of 6256 young churchgoers between the ages of eight and 14 years, attending a range of denominations, including Catholic, Anglican, Uniting, Pentecostal, and other Protestant Churches. The data indicated the power of parental example on frequency of church attendance. Frequent attendance among young churchgoers occurred when both parents attend as well. Parental influence worked differently on shaping attitude toward church. The most positive attitude was found among young churchgoers who had the opportunity to talk about God with their parents and who did not feel that their parents made them go to church. Young churchgoers responded to parental encouragement better than to parental pressure. Although peer influence within the church did not make much contribution to frequency of attendance, it made a contribution to shaping positive attitude toward church.
Visibility Problems Concerning One-Sided Segments

Let P be a polygonal curve in R of length n, and S be a point set of size k. We consider the problem of finding a polygonal curve Q on S such that all points in S are visited and the Fréchet distance between Q and P is at most a given ε. We show that this problem is NP-complete, regardless of whether or not the points of S are allowed to be visited more than once.
Parallel Agent systems on a GPU for use with Simulations and Games

In this paper we describe a parallel agent based computing system. The agents are placed on GPU memory and executed in parallel on the GPU. We discuss the difficulties in creating this system and provide solutions to each of the problems encountered. We then go on to describe a test bed application for the implementation of our ideas. Following this, we test our application sand discuss the results before making conclusions about the viability of such a system for use beyond research. Finally, we discuss future work that can be performed to enhance the system. Key–Words: Agents, GPGPU, Simulation, Games
The Effect of Diabetes on the Perioperative Outcomes of Colorectal Cancer Surgery Patients

There are approximately 1.3 million patients in Australia with diabetes. Conflicting reports exist in the literature as to the effect of diabetes on the outcomes of colorectal cancer patients. We hypothesized that patients with diabetes would have poorer perioperative outcomes, and that diabetes was an independent risk factor for both 30-day mortality and perioperative morbidity. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of diabetes on perioperative colorectal cancer surgery outcomes, as compared to a diabetes-free reference population, and to examine factors affecting perioperative risk. We conducted an analysis of a prospectively collected, clinician-led colorectal cancer database of patients from 2010–2015. Patients with diabetes were compared to patients without diabetes on a range of perioperative outcomes. Pearson χ-squared tests, Wilcoxon rank sum tests and t-tests were employed for univariate analyses. Confounding factors were controlled for by separate logistic and linear regression analyses. The Huber-White Sandwich Estimator was used to calculate robust standard errors. A total of 1725 patients were analysed over 1745 treatment episodes in the study period with 267 patients (268 episodes) with diabetes studied. Diabetes contributed to medical, surgical complications, and increased length of inpatient stay in univariate analyses. Multivariable analysis adjusted for variables independently associated with each outcome revealed that diabetes was an independent contributor to an increased risk of surgical complications, with no significant effect on medical complications, return to the operating room, 30-day mortality, or readmission within 30 days. In this study, where overall baseline morbidity and mortality levels are low, the effect of diabetes alone on perioperative surgical outcomes appears to be overstated with control of associated perioperative risk factors such as cardiac, renal and respiratory factors being more important.
Complex projective structures

This is a survey of the theory of complex projective (CP^1) structures on compact surfaces. After some preliminary discussion and definitions, we concentrate on three main topics: (1) Using the Schwarzian derivative to parameterize the moduli space (2) Thurston's parameterization of the moduli space using grafting (3) Holonomy representations of CP^1 structures We also discuss some results comparing the two parameterizations of the space of projective structures and relating these parameterizations to the holonomy map.
Reconstructing the long-term cosmic ray intensity: linear relations do not work

Abstract. It was recently suggested (Lockwood, 2001) that the cosmic ray intensity in the neutron monitor energy range is linearly related to the coronal source flux, and can be reconstructed for the last 130 years using the long-term coronal flux estimated earlier. Moreover, Lockwood (2001) reconstructed the coronal flux for the last 500 years using a similar linear relation between the flux and the concentration of cosmogenic 10 Be isotopes in polar ice. Here we show that the applied linear relations are oversimplified and lead to unphysical results on long time scales. In particular, the cosmic ray intensity reconstructed by Lockwood (2001) for the last 130 years has a steep trend which is considerably larger than the trend estimated from observations during the last 65 years. Accordingly, the reconstructed cosmic ray intensity reaches or even exceeds the local interstellar cosmic ray flux around 1900. We argue that these unphysical results obtained when using linear relations are due to the oversimplified approach which does not take into account the complex and essentially nonlinear nature of long-term cosmic ray modulation in the heliosphere. We also compare the long-term cosmic ray intensity based on a linear treatment with the reconstruction based on a recent physical model which predicts a considerably lower cosmic ray intensity around 1900. Key words. Interplanetary physics (cosmic rays; heliopause and solar wind termination) – Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism (time variations, secular and long-term)
Outage minimization with optimal power allocation based on cooperative relaying and partner selection

Cooperative communication has characteristics of spatial diversity and virtual antenna, thus it can improve communication efficiency significantly in cellular or wireless data networks. One of the essential design issues in cooperative communication is partner selection mechanism. The problem of selecting suitable partners for a cooperative strategy is more complex when prospective partners have links of dissimilar quality to a central destination, leading to the possibility of non-reciprocal cooperation. In this paper, we consider a coded cooperative system under Rayleigh fading and path loss. We present a novel algorithm for partner selection and optimal power allocation in the Decode-and-Forward (DF) cooperative diversity that minimizes the outage probability given required total transmission power constraint. We evaluate the proposed algorithm by conducting simulations. Simulation results show that the selection strategy can increase duration of cooperation, as well as decrease the probability of unsuccessful partner selection. The results demonstrate that the outcomes of the proposed algorithm are very close to results of full search for optimal set.
Neural input and neural control of the subcommissural organ

The neural control of the subcommissural organ (SCO) has been partially characterized. The best known input is an important serotonergic innervation in the SCO of several mammals. In the rat, this innervation comes from raphe nuclei and appears to exert an inhibitory effect on the SCO activity. A GABAergic innervation has also been shown in the SCO of the rat and frog Rana perezi. In the rat, GABA and the enzyme glutamate decarboxylase are involved in the SCO innervation. GABA is taken up by some secretory ependymocytes and nerve terminals, coexisting with serotonin in a population of synaptic terminals. Dopamine, noradrenaline, and different neuropeptides such as LH‐RH, vasopressin, vasotocin, oxytocin, mesotocin, substance P, α‐neoendorphin, and galanin are also involved in SCO innervation. In the bovine SCO, an important number of fibers containing tyrosine hydroxylase are present, indicating that in this species dopamine and/or noradrenaline‐containing fibers are an important neural input. In Rana perezi, a GABAergic innervation of pineal origin could explain the influence of light on the SCO secretory activity in frogs. A general conclusion is that the SCO cells receive neural inputs from different neurotransmitter systems. In addition, the possibility that neurotransmitters and neuropeptides present in the cerebrospinal fluid may also affect the SCO activity, is discussed. Microsc. Res. Tech. 52:520–533, 2001. © 2001 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Modeling of optical synchronization of chaotic external-cavity VCSELs

The performance of a master-slave configuration for effecting the synchronization of chaotic vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) is studied using numerical simulations. The dynamical evolution of optically coupled VCSELs is examined using a traveling wave model which is valid in the strong optical feedback regime. It is shown that the proposed configuration is capable of effecting synchronization in a robust manner. The opportunity for exploiting synchronized chaos in secure optical communication systems is indicated.
Renal Proteome in Mice with Different Susceptibilities to Fluorosis

A/J and 129P3/J mouse strains have different susceptibilities to dental fluorosis due to their genetic backgrounds. They also differ with respect to several features of fluoride (F) metabolism and metabolic handling of water. This study was done to determine whether differences in F metabolism could be explained by diversities in the profile of protein expression in kidneys. Weanling, male A/J mice (susceptible to dental fluorosis, n = 18) and 129P3/J mice (resistant, n = 18) were housed in pairs and assigned to three groups given low-F food and drinking water containing 0, 10 or 50 ppm [F] for 7 weeks. Renal proteome profiles were examined using 2D-PAGE and LC-MS/MS. Quantitative intensity analysis detected between A/J and 129P3/J strains 122, 126 and 134 spots differentially expressed in the groups receiving 0, 10 and 50 ppmF, respectively. From these, 25, 30 and 32, respectively, were successfully identified. Most of the proteins were related to metabolic and cellular processes, followed by response to stimuli, development and regulation of cellular processes. In F-treated groups, PDZK-1, a protein involved in the regulation of renal tubular reabsorption capacity was down-modulated in the kidney of 129P3/J mice. A/J and 129P3/J mice exhibited 11 and 3 exclusive proteins, respectively, regardless of F exposure. In conclusion, proteomic analysis was able to identify proteins potentially involved in metabolic handling of F and water that are differentially expressed or even not expressed in the strains evaluated. This can contribute to understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying genetic susceptibility to dental fluorosis, by indicating key-proteins that should be better addressed in future studies.
Exploratory clinical trial of combination wound therapy with a gelatin sheet and platelet-rich plasma in patients with chronic skin ulcers: study protocol

Introduction Chronic skin ulcers, such as diabetic ulcers, venous leg ulcers and pressure ulcers, are intractable and increasing in prevalence, representing a costly problem in healthcare. We developed a combination therapy with a gelatin sheet, capable of providing sustained release of platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The objective of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of autologous PRP covered with a hydrocolloid dressing and PRP covered with a gelatin sheet in the treatment of chronic skin ulcers. Methods and analysis Thirty patients with chronic skin ulcers who have not healed with conventional therapy for at least 1 month are being recruited. The patients will receive PRP after debridement, and the wounds will be covered with a hydrocolloid dressing or gelatin sheet. The efficacy will be evaluated according to the time from the beginning of PRP application to secondary healing or the day on which wound closure is achieved with a relatively simple surgical procedure, such as skin grafting or suturing. All patients will be followed up until 6 weeks after application to observe adverse events related to the application of PRP and the dressings. This study was designed to address and compare the safety and efficacy of PRP covered with a hydrocolloid dressing versus a gelatin sheet. If successful, this combination therapy may be an alternative to bioengineered skin substitutes containing living cells and lead to substantial progress in the management of chronic skin ulcers. Ethics and dissemination The study protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board of Kansai Medical University (KMU Number 0649-1, 4 August 2014: V.1.0). The findings of this trial will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, and national and international scientific meetings as well as to the patients. Trial registration number UMIN000015689.
Time-Aware Service Recommendation for Mashup Creation in an Evolving Service Ecosystem

Web service recommendation has become a critical problem as services become increasingly prevalent on the Internet. Some existing methods focus on content matching techniques such as keyword search and semantic matching while others are based on Quality of Service (QoS) prediction. However, services and their mashups are evolving over time with publishing, perishing and changing of interfaces. Therefore, a practical service recommendation approach should take into account the evolution of a service ecosystem. In this paper, we present a method to extract service evolution patterns by exploiting Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) and time series prediction. A time-aware service recommendation framework for mashup creation is presented combing service evolution, collaborative filtering and content matching. Experiments on real-world ProgrammableWeb data set show that our approach leads to a higher precision than traditional collaborative filtering and content matching methods.
The World's Youngest Cadaveric Kidney Transplant: Medical, Surgical and Ethical Issues

Background We report here the first successful transplant from a preterm cadaveric donor. This was performed in November 1994. The donor, who had been born at about 33 weeks of gestation, was diagnosed as having agenesis of the corpus callosum. The transplant was carried out 10 days after the donor's birth. The recipient was a 17-month-old boy with a diagnosis of Denys-Drash syndrome (WT1 mutation). Method We describe and analyze the ethical, social, cultural, medical and surgical issues encountered and how these were addressed. The major issue of determining death in a beating heart, very young donor was dealt with in the absence of worldwide experience and guidelines. Results The transplanted recipient has lived with the grafted pair of kidneys for more then 22 years. He has led a relatively normal life. Conclusions It is possible for immature preterm deceased donor kidneys to be transplanted into a 17-month-old recipient and for the grafted kidneys to grow with the recipient and function for 22 years. There were challenges in ethically determining the death of the donor, in surgical techniques to obviate potential surgical complications, and in postoperative care of the recipient, but these were managed successfully.
Video evidence that parenting methods predict which infants develop long night-time sleep periods by three months of age

Aim To examine two hypotheses about the longitudinal relationship between night-time parenting behaviours in the first few postnatal weeks and infant night-time sleep-waking at five weeks, three months and six months of age in normal London home environments. Background Most western infants develop long night-time sleep periods by four months of age. However, around 20–30% of infants in many countries continue to sleep for short periods and cry out on waking in the night: the most common type of infant sleep behaviour problem. Preventive interventions may help families and improve services. There is evidence that ‘limit-setting’ parenting, which is common in western cultures, supports the development of settled infant night-time behaviour. However, this evidence has been challenged. The present study measures three components of limit-setting parenting (response delay, feeding interval, settling method), examines their stability, and assesses the predictive relationship between each of them and infant sleep-waking behaviours. Methods Longitudinal observations comparing a General-Community (n=101) group and subgroups with a Bed-Sharing (n=19) group on infra-red video, diary and questionnaire measures of parenting behaviours and infant feeding and sleep-waking at night. Findings Bed-Sharing parenting was highly infant-cued and stable. General-Community parenting involved more limit-setting, but was less stable, than Bed-Sharing parenting. One element of General-Community parenting – consistently introducing a short interval before feeding – was associated with the development of longer infant night-time feed intervals and longer day-time feeds at five weeks, compared with other General-Community and Bed-Sharing infants. Twice as many General-Community infants whose parents introduced these short intervals before feeding in the early weeks slept for long night-time periods at three months of age on both video and parent-report measures, compared with other General-Community and Bed-Sharing infants. The findings’ implications for our understanding of infant sleep-waking development, parenting programmes, and for practice and research, are discussed.