Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Smatable: A Vibration-Based Sensing Method for Making Ordinary Tables Touch-Interfaces

In recent years, the equipment that makes up smart homes is required not only to be functional, but also to be integrated with the design and aesthetics of the living space. Among them, interfaces that directly touch the human eye and hands are the key to maintaining design, but there were many issues in terms of integration with design and aesthetics of living spaces. In this paper, we propose an interface system that operates existing furniture by touching it as a new interface that integrates beautifully into the living space. The proposed system detects user operations with four small vibration sensors attached to hidden locations of existing furniture and uses deep learning to learn the vibrations when a person touches the furniture. Using this method, thick materials difficult to achieve with normal capacitive touch sensors can be utilized. In the experiment, a dining table was used as a representative piece of furniture, and the accuracy of detecting the direction in which three participants swiped in four directions on the table was verified. As a result of the experiment, the accuracy was confirmed by Leave-One-Person-Out-Cross-Validation using 3 sessions of swipe data for each individual for 3 participants, and the accuracy was 0.67. Furthermore, we verified the accuracy of a trained model created by adding only one session of evaluation target data to each learning dataset used in the Leave-One-Person-Out-Cross-Validation. As a result, the accuracy reached 0.90, achieving practical precision.
Aerial vehicles collision avoidance using monocular vision

In this paper image-based collision avoidance algorithm that provides detection of nearby aircraft and distance estimation is presented. The approach requires a vision system with a single moving camera and additional information about carrier’s speed and orientation from onboard sensors. The main idea is to create a multi-step approach based on a preliminary detection, regions of interest (ROI) selection, contour segmentation, object matching and localization. The proposed algorithm is able to detect small targets but unlike many other approaches is designed to work with large-scale objects as well. To localize aerial vehicle position the system of equations relating object coordinates in space and observed image is solved. The system solution gives the current position and speed of the detected object in space. Using this information distance and time to collision can be estimated. Experimental research on real video sequences and modeled data is performed. Video database contained different types of aerial vehicles: aircrafts, helicopters, and UAVs. The presented algorithm is able to detect aerial vehicles from several kilometers under regular daylight conditions.
Mantle Cell Lymphoma Presenting as Cholecystitis and Nephromegaly

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) most commonly presents as lymphadenopathy (LAD), fevers, night sweats, weight loss, splenomegaly, and blood count abnormalities. While extranodal involvement as an initial presentation can occur, it is uncommon. At initial diagnosis, MCL most commonly presents as widespread, advanced stage III or IV lymphoma. Given advanced stage MCL at presentation, it is important for medical practitioners to recognize unusual extranodal presentations of MCL for earlier diagnosis and treatment planning. Here, we present a case of MCL initially presenting as cholecystitis and bilateral nephromegaly in a 53-year-old male patient.
Encryption as a Service for IoT: Opportunities, Challenges, and Solutions

The widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has introduced new cybersecurity challenges. Encryption services are being offloaded to cloud and fog platforms to mitigate these risks. Encryption as a Service (EaaS) emerges as a remedy, offering cryptographic solutions tailored to the resource constraints of IoT devices. This study thoroughly examines existing EaaS platforms, categorizing them based on encryption algorithms and service offerings. Additionally, we outline various EaaS architecture types depending on the placement of key components. Practical implementations of these platforms are explored through different testbeds. A key focus lies in dissecting the challenges that EaaS faces, particularly in the context of IoT, while suggesting potential remedies. This work stands out as an all-encompassing exploration, bridging the gap left by previous surveys.
Proteomic analysis of glomeruli, tubules and renal interstitium in idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN): A statistically observational study

Idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is a common type of primary glomerulonephritis, which pathogenesis are highly involved protein and immune regulation. Therefore, we investigated protein expression in different microregions of the IMN kidney tissue. We used laser capture microdissection and mass spectrometry to identify the proteins in the kidney tissue. Using MSstats software to identify the differently expressed protein (DEP). Gene ontology analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis were used to predict and enrich the potential functions of the DEPs, and DEPs were compared to the Public data in the gene expression omnibus (GEO) database for screening biomarkers of IMN. Immune infiltration analysis was used to analyze the immune proportion in IMN. Three significantly up-regulated proteins were identified in the glomeruli of patients with IMN; 9 significantly up-regulated and 6 significantly down-regulated proteins were identified in the interstitium of patients with IMN. Gene ontology analysis showed that the DEPs in the glomerulus and interstitium were mostly enriched in “biological regulation, the immune system, and metabolic processes. ” Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analysis showed that the DEPs in the glomerulus and interstitium were mostly enriched in the “immune system” and the “complement and coagulation cascades. ” According to the public information of the GEO database, DEPs in our study, Coatomer subunit delta Archain 1, Laminin subunit alpha-5, and Galectin-1 were highly expressed in the IMN samples from the GEO database; in the immune infiltration analysis, the proportion of resting memory CD4 T cells and activated NK cells in IMN were significantly higher than in the normal group. This study confirmed that there were significant differences in protein expression in different micro-regions of patients with IMN, The protein Coatomer subunit delta Archain 1, Laminin subunit alpha 5, Galectin-1 are potential biomarkers of IMN, the memory T cells CD4 and NK cells, maybe involved in the immunologic mechanism in the development of IMN.
VU Research Portal Colorectal cancer screening: benefit, burden and opportunities

Several colorectal cancer (CRC) screening models have been developed describing the progression of adenomas to CRC. Currently, there is increasing evidence that serrated lesions can also develop into CRC. It is not clear whether screening tests have the same test characteristics for serrated lesions as for adenomas, but lower sensitivities have been suggested. Models that ignore this type of colorectal lesions may provide overly optimistic predictions of the screen-induced reduction in CRC incidence. To address this issue, we have developed the Adenoma and Serrated pathway to Colorectal CAncer (ASCCA) model that includes the adenoma-carcinoma pathway and the serrated pathway to CRC as well as characteristics of colorectal lesions. The model structure and the calibration procedure are described in detail. Calibration resulted in 19 parameter sets for the adenoma-carcinoma pathway and 13 for the serrated pathway that match the age-and sex-specific adenoma and serrated lesion prevalence in the COlonoscopy versus COlonography Screening (COCOS) trial, Dutch CRC incidence and mortality rates, and a number of other intermediate outcomes concerning characteristics of colorectal lesions. As an example, we simulated outcomes for a biennial fecal immunochemical test screening program and a hypothetical one-time colonoscopy screening program. Inclusion of the serrated pathway influenced the predicted effectiveness of screening when serrated lesions are associated with lower screening test sensitivity or when they are not removed. To our knowledge, this is the first model that explicitly includes the serrated pathway and characteristics of colorectal lesions. It is suitable for the evaluation of the (cost)effectiveness of potential screening strategies for CRC.
Improving characterization of fractured rock using 3D cross-borehole electrical resistivity tomography (ERT)

There is a need to better characterize discrete fractures in contaminated hard rock aquifers to determine the fate of remediation injections away from boreholes and also to evaluate hydraulic fracturing performance. A synthetic cross borehole electrical resistivity study was conducted assuming a discrete fracture model of an existing contaminated site with known fracture locations. Four boreholes and two discrete fracture zones, assumed to be the dominant electrical and hydraulically conductive pathways, were explicitly modeled within an unstructured tetrahedral mesh. We first evaluated different regularization constraints starting with an uninformed smoothnessconstrained inversion, to which a priori information was incrementally added. We found major improvements when (1) smoothness regularization constraints were relaxed (or disconnected) along boreholes and fractures, (2) a homogeneous conductivity was assumed along boreholes, and (3) borehole conductivity constraints that could be determined from a specific conductance log were applied. We also evaluated the effect of including borehole packers on fracture zone model recovery. We found the fracture zone conductivities with the inclusion of packers were comparable to similar trials excluding the use of packers regardless of electrical potential changes. The misplacement of 1 This chapter is published as: Robinson, J., Johnson, T. , & Slater, L. (2013). Evaluation of known-boundary and resistivity constraints for improving cross-borehole DC electrical resistivity imaging of discrete fractures. Geophysics, 78(3), D115–D127.
The Determinants of Beef Cattle Market Participation on Beef Cattle Producers’ Welfare: A Case Study of West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Due to their ability to produce meat, milk, leather, glue, gelatin, and other products that people may utilize, beef cattle are domesticated. Beef cattle production and marketing play a vital role in the growth and development of the globe and the African economy. Ethiopia has great potential for livestock population in Africa and in the world but earns less from beef cattle production and marketing. Ethiopian farmers are reluctant to beef cattle market participation. Their reluctant to participate in beef cattle marketing causes lack of beef cattle products in the market and causes high prices for beef cattle and its products. The research objective was to analyze the impact of beef cattle market participation on the welfare of beef cattle smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. The primary data come from 400 randomly selected beef cattle farmers involved in beef cattle production and marketing and actors. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics propensity score matching (PSM) model have used to analyze the collected data. The data analysis result indicated that smallholder beef cattle farmers participating in beef cattle marketing and farmers’ annual per capita consumption expenditure (economic welfare) increased by 84% more than the nonbeef cattle market participants. We assume this is a first result and investigation in the study area. The research study is important for farmers, policymakers, researchers, and the academia in general. Providing education and training, promoting the participation of more women in beef cattle marketing, and promoting and encouraging more full-time beef cattle farmers are suggested recommendations.
Detection of Corner Event Based on Hidden Markov Model in Soccer Video

A corner event detection method based on HMM (Hidden Markov Model) in soccer videos. Through analysis of the semantic structure of corner events, define and extract six multi-modal semantic clues to describe shot sequences, which constitute observation sequences as the HMM model input. By the iterative training of the HMM model and the continuous optimization of model parameters, construct the HMM model of corner events. From two aspects of audio and video, dig the inherent pattern of corner events and realize corner events automatic detection based on HMM accurately. The experimental results show that the present method achieves 89.6% recall and 96.3% precision, which has the better performance.
Theoretical Study of the Addition Reaction of Arylazides to 1,3-Dicarbonyl Compounds

: Our research focuses on the synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles through 1,3-dipolar cycloaddition involving arylazides. The reaction demonstrates high efficiency when conducted in the presence of morpholine, resulting in 100% regioselectivity towards a single isomer. A theoretical study of this reaction can be conducted to gain insights into its mechanism and provide valuable information for its optimization. This study involves the use of computational methods, such as density functional theory (DFT), to calculate the structures, energies, and properties of the reactants, intermediates, transition states, and products involved in the reaction. The calculations were performed using the Gaussian09 program with the B3LYP(GD3BJ)/6-31G(d,p) method
Anti-Apoptosis Therapy for Meniscal Avascular Zone Repair: A Proof-of-Concept Study in a Lapine Model

In the present study, 24 rabbits were firstly used to evaluate the apoptosis index and matrix degeneration after untreated adult meniscal tears. Vertical tears (0.25 cm in length) were prepared in the avascular zone of the anterior horn. Specimens were harvested at 1, 3, 6, 12 weeks postoperatively. The apoptosis index around tear sites stayed at a high level throughout the whole follow-up period. The depletion of glycosaminoglycans (GAG) and aggrecan at the tear site was observed, while the deposition of COL I and COL II was not affected, even at the last follow-up of 12 weeks after operation. The expression of SOX9 decreased significantly; no cellularity was observed at the wound interface at all timepoints. Secondly, another 20 rabbits were included to evaluate the effects of anti-apoptosis therapy on rescuing meniscal cells and enhancing meniscus repair. Longitudinal vertical tears (0.5 cm in length) were made in the meniscal avascular body. Tears were repaired by the inside-out suture technique, or repaired with sutures in addition to fibrin gel and blank silica nanoparticles, or silica nanoparticles encapsulating apoptosis inhibitors (z-vad-fmk). Samples were harvested at 12 months postoperatively. We found the locally administered z-vad-fmk agent at the wound interface significantly alleviated meniscal cell apoptosis and matrix degradation, and enhanced meniscal repair in the avascular zone at 12 months after operation. Thus, local administration of caspase inhibitors (z-vad-fmk) is a promising therapeutic strategy for alleviating meniscal cell loss and enhancing meniscal repair after adult meniscal tears in the avascular zone.
Optimizing the Simponi Application for Non-Tax State Revenue at the Rendani Class II UPBU Office

This research discusses the Optimization of the Simponi Application on Non-Tax State Revenue at the Class II Rendani UPBU Office. The study was conducted with the aim of providing an overview of activities related to Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) at the Class II Rendani UPBU Office. The research used a qualitative descriptive approach in the form of field research. Data sources were obtained through observations and interviews with relevant subjects, using data triangulation methodology. This method is useful for enhancing the validity and accuracy of the data obtained as precise information for analysis material. The research results showed that the Simponi Application, in general, greatly assisted in PNBP service implementation due to the presence of tutorials and guidance. The application is highly dependent on the availability of the internet network. The research results indicated that negligence occurred due to the unstable internet network; thus, network mapping and bandwidth improvement are required. Delayed payments and unrecorded receivables happened because there was a lack of specific reminders related to billing codes that were due or unpaid, necessitating special notifications when approaching the payment deadlines.
Impact of Combination Antiretroviral Treatment on Liver Metabolic Health in HIV-Infected Persons

In the last three decades, there has been a considerable improvement in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) therapy. Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is no longer a common cause of death for people living with HIV (PLWH) in developed countries, and co-infections with hepatitis viruses can be effectively managed. However, metabolic syndrome and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) are emerging threats these days, especially as the HIV-positive population gets older. The factors for MASLD development in PLWH are numerous, including non-specific (common for both HIV-positive and negative) and virus-specific. We focus on what is known for both, and in particular, on the burden of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for metabolic health and liver damage. We review data on contemporary drugs, including different groups and some particular agents in those groups. Among current ART regimens, the switch from tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) to tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) and particularly its combination with integrase inhibitors (INSTIs) appear to have the most significant impact on metabolic disturbances by increasing insulin resistance, which over the years promotes the evolution of the cascade leading to metabolic syndrome (MetS), MASLD, and eventually metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
Intermediate Hyperglycemia Increases the Risk of All-Cause Mortality in Premature Coronary Artery Disease Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Background : Hyperglycemia has been associated with an adverse prognosis in patients with premature coronary artery disease (CAD). However, whether the intermediate hyperglycemia status affects the risk of mortality in premature CAD patients treated with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), remains unclear. Methods : We retrospectively included 14,585 premature CAD patients undergoing PCI from 2007 to 2020. Patients were divided into normal glycemia ( < 6%), intermediate hyperglycemia (6%–6.5%), and hyperglycemia ( ≥ 6.5%) according to hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level in whole blood. Follow-up all-cause mortality was defined as a primary outcome, and Cox proportional regression analysis was used to assess the association between glycemia status and the primary outcome. Results : Among 14,585 premature CAD patients undergoing PCI (mean age 43.6 ± 7.6 years, 28.1% female), 2856 (19.6%) were diagnosed with intermediate hyperglycemia. Over a median follow-up of 4.62 years (2.72–7.19 years), patients with hyperglycemia were correlated with higher risk (hazard ratio [HR] 1.35, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.19–1.54, p < 0.001) while patients with intermediate hyperglycemia were associated with intermediate mortality risk from all causes (HR 1.17, 95% CI 1.0–1.36, p = 0.049). Conclusions : Intermediate hyperglycemia was positively associated with all-cause mortality risk in patients with premature CAD undergoing PCI. Active glucose-lowering therapy may be considered in these patients. Clinical Trial Registration : NCT05050877.
Peers’ knowledge Hiding and Helping Behaviors: The role of Perception of Politics and Core Self-Evaluation

The purpose of this study is to examine the association between peers’ knowledge hiding and helping behaviors of employees with the mediating role of perception of politics. The moderating role of core self-evaluation was also examined on the relationship between perception of politics and helping behaviors. The data were collected in two-time lags from employees working in IT sector of Pakistan with a sample size of 220 employees. Smart PLS software was used to evaluate the data. The results show that peers’ knowledge hiding has a negative influence on the helping behaviors of employees and perception of politics mediates this relationship. Furthermore, the association between perception of politics and helping behaviors of employees was moderated by core self-evaluation as a personality trait.
Place Differentiation: Redeveloping the Distillery District, Toronto

What role does place differentiation play in contemporary urban redevelopment processes, and how is it constructed, practiced, and governed? Under heightened forms of interurban competition fueled by processes of globalization, there is a desire by placemakers to construct and market a unique sense of place. While there is consensus that place promotion plays a role in reconstructing landscapes, how place differentiation operates – and can be operationalized – in processes of urban redevelopment is undertheorized in the literature. In this thesis, I produce a typology of four strategies of differentiation – negation, coherence, residue, multiplicity – which reside within capital transformations and which require activation by a set of social actors. I situate these ideas via an examination of the redevelopment of the Gooderham and Worts distillery, renamed the Distillery District, which opened to the public in 2003. Under the direction of the private sector, the site was transformed from a space of alcohol production to a space of cultural consumption. The developers used a two pronged approach for the site‟s redevelopment: historic preservation and arts-led regeneration. Using a mixed method approach including textual analysis, in-depth interviews, visual analysis, and site observation, I examine the strategies used to market the Distillery as a distinct place, and the effects of this marketing strategy on the valuation of art, history, and space.
UvA-DARE (Digital Academic Repository) Agricultural pastures challenge the attractiveness of natural saltmarsh for a migratory goose

1. Broad-scale land conversions and fertilizer use have dramatically altered the available staging area for herbivorous long-distance migrants. Instead of natural land, these birds rely increasingly on pastures for migratory fuelling and stopover, often conflicting with farming practices. To predict and manage birds’ future habitat use, the relative advantages and disadvantages of natural (e.g. saltmarsh, inter-tidal) versus anthropogenic staging sites for foraging need to be understood. 2. We compared the migratory staging of brent geese on saltmarsh and pasture sites in spring. Food quality (nitrogen and fibre content), antagonistic behaviour, and body weight were quantified