Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EU Politics on Television News

Previous research tells us little about the ways in which the European Union is portrayed on main evening television news. We therefore content analyzed 11,722 stories broadcast in main evening television news in five EU countries over an 11-month period in 2000. There was an invisible importance to EU news: although the share of the news devoted to EU affairs was low, when EU news did appear it tended to be more prominent than other political news. We also found that the thematic structure of the EU news was similar across the countries and that EU coverage was not predominantly domestic in most of the countries. Evaluations of the EU were rare, but when they did appear they tended to be negative.
Fc receptors and immunoglobulin binding factors 1

Receptors for the Fc portion of Ig (Fc receptors, FcR) are found on all cell types of the immune system. Three types of FcR react with IgG: FcγRI is a high‐affinity receptor binding IgG monomers whereas FcγRII and FcγRIII are low‐affinity receptors binding IgG immune complexes; the three types of FcγR are members of the Ig superfamily. Two FcR react with IgE: Fc∊RI is a multichain receptor binding IgE with high affinity; it is composed of an IgE‐binding α chain, homologous to FcγRIII, and of γ and β chains that are necessary for receptor expression and signal transduction. The low‐affinity Fc∊RII is the only FcR described so far that is not a member of the Ig superfamily but resembles animal lectins; it is composed of a transmembrane chain with an intracytoplasmic NH2 terminus. FcαR has homology with FcγR and is a member of the Ig superfamily. Receptors for IgM and IgD are not characterized yet. Finally, Ig transport is made by FcR‐like molecules such as the poly‐Ig receptor or an MHC‐like receptor found on neonatal intestine. A remarkable property of most FcR is the fact that they are released in cell supernatants and circulate in biological fluids as immunoglobulin binding factors (IBF) generated either by cleavage at the cell membrane or by splicing of FcR transmembrane exon. Immunoglobulin binding factors may interfere with Ig‐mediated functions and have direct immunoregulatory activities. Involvement of FcR or IBF has been postulated in several diseases, and monoclonal antibodies to FcR are beginning to be used in therapeutics, particularly to target cytotoxic effector lymphocytes and monocytes to tumor cells. —Fridman, W. H. Fc receptors and immunoglobulin binding factors. FASEB J. 5: 2684‐2690; 1991.
Context Awareness in Mobile Cultural Heritage Applications

In this paper, a novel definition of Context is presented along with its usage in a Mobile application for Cultural Heritage (CH). The proposed approach is pragmatic and takes care of practical issues that need to be addressed when an implementation has to be built. Examples are shown of how the context is used for three different purposes: context-aware media retrieval, user orienteering and sensor-driven active contents control.
Stent-Graft Design: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

10 years of experience with endovascular AAA repair has yielded important information regarding the relationship between stent-graft design and stent-graft performance. Commercially available systems differ in important ways. General conclusions regarding endovascular AAA repair need to be qualified by reference to a specific system, or systems. Nevertheless, one can draw conclusions regarding the observed effects of certain design features, some of which are common to several devices. For example: tapered, trackable delivery systems (≤20 French in diameter) rarely fail to traverse tortuous iliac arteries: transmural barbs provide the most secure means of proximal attachment, column strength is of little value; proximal stent migration is becoming the primary late failure mode; modular stent-grafts are more versatile than unibody stent-grafts; fully-stented graft limbs are less prone to thrombosis than unstented graft limbs, iliac implantation and low porosity are associated with lower rates of aneurysm dilatation in the absence of endoleak (endotension); any movement between the angle of a stent and the overlying fabric will lead to graft erosion; unpolished (black) Nitinol is prone to fracture; and a long trunk/short limb combination is more stable than a short trunk/long limb combination.
Automatic classification of semantic user interface services

Current user interfaces are ad hoc, application dependent and constantly change while offering the same functionalities in many different ways. This article investigates methods for creating semantic user interfaces, which are much easier to develop, learn, teach and use. The basic idea of semantic user interfaces is to analyze specific application domains (like word processing, file handling or application deployment), organize domain concepts into ontologies, associate user interface presentation attributes (like icons, menu labels and line mode commands) to ontology nodes, and to use the ontology as a central control entity of application development and execution. The ontology is used inside a service oriented semantic user interface framework, whose elements and potential benefits are also explained. The main contribution of this article is to investigate methods for analyzing and classifying computer system services, as a fundamental step of making the presented semantic user interface architecture operational. The problems and steps of service analysis are described and an automatic classification algorithm is presented based on formal semantic specifications and graph isomorphism. Implementation details and practical experiences are also outlined.
The Transient Reactive Power Regulation Capability of SVC for Large Scale WECS Connected to Distribution Networks

The recent interest in alternative and renewable energy systems results in increased installed capacity ratio of such systems in total energy production of the world. Specifically, Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) draw significant attention among possible alternative energy options, recently. On the contrary of the positive points of penetrating WECS in all over the world in terms of environment protection, energy independence of the countries, etc., there are significant problems to be solved for the grid connection of large scale WECS. The reactive power regulation, voltage variation suppression, etc. can be presented as major issues to be considered in this regard. Thus, this paper evaluates the application of a Static VAr Compensator (SVC) unit for the reactive power regulation and operation continuity of WECS during a fault condition. The system is modeled employing the IEEE 13 node test system. Thus, it is possible to evaluate the system performance with an overall grid simulation model close to real grid systems. The overall simulation model is developed in MATLAB/Simulink/SimPowerSystems® environments and the obtained results effectively match the target of the provided study. Keywords—IEEE 13 bus distribution system, reactive power regulation, static VAr compensator, wind energy conversion system.
Floorplanning exploration and performance evaluation of a new Network-on-Chip

The Network-on-Chip (NoC) paradigm has emerged as a revolutionary methodology in current System-on-Chips (SoCs) for integrating a large number of processing elements in a single die. It has the advantage of enhanced performance, scalability and modularity, compared with previous bus-based communication architectures. Recently, A new Triplet-based Hierarchical Interconnection Network (THIN) has been proposed. In this paper, we explore the three-dimensional (3D) floor-planning of THIN and present two different floorplanning and routing methods using both the Manhattan routing and the Y-architecture routing architectures. A cycle-accurate simulator is developed based on Noxim NoC simulator and ORION 2.0 energy model. The latency, power consumption and area requirement of both THIN and Mesh are evaluated. The experimental results indicate that the proposed design provides 24.95% reduction in average power consumption and 16.84% improvement in area requirement.
A General Framework for Combined Module- and Scale-based Product Platform Design 1

The modelling framework for platform design proposed herein concurren tly caters to both module-based and scale-based platforming. The model is based on a se t of variables and constraints which describe both component selection and attribute value co mmonality and which can be used in conjunction with various objective functions, depending on the market model employed. The key innovations presented in the paper are the joint use of functional and physical product decompositions as well as the introduction of abstr act functions to enforce cross-level attribute propagation and compatibility. An example of a s imple electromechanical product is interwoven with the mathematical formulation.
A Survey of Tools for Model Checking and Model-Based Development

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Simulation Training for Rapid Assessment and Improved Teamwork-Lessons Learned from a Project Evaluating Clinical Handoffs

Effective communication between clinicians is a crucial component of safe care. High-quality communication may be especially critical during care transitions between clinicians (handoffs). In a two-year quasi-experimental Quality Improvement project, we are using simulation learning to evaluate and improve communication between anesthesia providers and nurses as care is transitioned from the operating room to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Using a multiple baseline, staggered entry, prospective cohort design with repeated measures, we are introducing a training intervention and evaluating its effects on dyadic communication. The primary hypothesis is that simulation-based communication skills training of PACU personnel will significantly improve the quality of handoffs. Clinicians' performance is being compared before and after their training on four dimensions of handoff effectiveness: information transfer; use of best evidence handoff strategies; interpersonal skills; and team behaviors. Clinicians also rate their own handoffs. Lessons learned and results to date will be presented.
The associations between cognitive ability and L2 development under five different instructional conditions

Abstract This study examines the effects of two cognitive abilities—language analytic ability (LAA) and working memory (WM)—on language learning under five different instructional conditions. One hundred fifty eighth-grade English as a foreign language learners underwent a 2-hr treatment session. They were divided into five groups based on whether and when they received form-focused instruction. One group received pretask instruction on the linguistic target (English passive voice) before performing two narrative tasks; a second group received within-task feedback but no pretask instruction; a third group received both pretask instruction and within-task feedback; a fourth group received feedback after completing the tasks; and the fifth group only performed the tasks. The results showed that (a) LAA was predictive of the posttest scores of the group that only performed the communicative tasks and the group who received posttask feedback, (b) WM was associated with the learning outcomes of the two groups receiving within-task feedback, and (c) neither cognitive variable was implicated in the group that received pretask instruction before performing the tasks. The results suggest that the impact of LAA is evident when there is less external assistance and that WM is involved when learners face the heavy processing burden imposed by within-task feedback.
Profilin and actin-related proteins regulate microfilament dynamics during early mammalian embryogenesis.

BACKGROUND Profilins are ubiquitous proteins widely distributed in animals, including humans. They regulate actin polymerization by sequestering actin monomers in association with other actin-related proteins (Arps). Actin remodelling is essential for oocyte maturation, fertilization and embryo development; yet the role of profilins in these events is not well understood. Here we investigate profilin distribution and function during bovine fertilization and early embryogenesis, and we examine profilin localization with respect to the co-distribution of other Arps. METHODS AND RESULTS Western blotting, confocal microscopy with immunofluorescence and protein inhibition studies with antibodies were implemented. Profilin distributes inside interphase nuclei, throughout the cytoplasm and near the cell cortex at different stages of bovine oocyte maturation, fertilization and embryo development. Expression is detected through the blastocyst stage, where profilin localizes to the inner cell mass as well as trophectoderm. Profilin co-distributes with actin monomers and Arps vasodilator-stimulated phospho protein, p140mDia, Arp 3 and p80 coilin in pronucleate-stage zygotes. Antiprofilin antibodies inhibit normal embryo development by disrupting microfilaments, but not microtubules, and result in a higher concentration of profilin and p140mDia mislocalized to the cortex. CONCLUSIONS These findings demonstrate that profilin regulates actin dynamics both within the cytoplasm and inside the nuclei of developing mammalian embryos and that its function is essential during fertilization to ensure successful development.
Phosphorylation of CRMP2 by Cdk5 Regulates Dendritic Spine Development of Cortical Neuron in the Mouse Hippocampus

Proper density and morphology of dendritic spines are important for higher brain functions such as learning and memory. However, our knowledge about molecular mechanisms that regulate thedevelopment and maintenance of dendritic spines is limited. We recently reported that cyclin-dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) is required for the development and maintenance of dendritic spines of cortical neurons in the mouse brain. Previous in vitro studies have suggested the involvement of Cdk5 substrates in the formation of dendritic spines; however, their role in spine development has not been tested in vivo. Here, we demonstrate that Cdk5 phosphorylates collapsin response mediator protein 2 (CRMP2) in the dendritic spines of cultured hippocampal neurons and in vivo in the mouse brain. When we eliminated CRMP2 phosphorylation in CRMP2KI/KI mice, the densities of dendritic spines significantly decreased in hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neurons in the mouse brain. These results indicate that phosphorylation of CRMP2 by Cdk5 is important for dendritic spine development in cortical neurons in the mouse hippocampus.
Identification of Novel Tissue-Specific Genes by Analysis of Microarray Databases: A Human and Mouse Model

Understanding the tissue-specific pattern of gene expression is critical in elucidating the molecular mechanisms of tissue development, gene function, and transcriptional regulations of biological processes. Although tissue-specific gene expression information is available in several databases, follow-up strategies to integrate and use these data are limited. The objective of the current study was to identify and evaluate novel tissue-specific genes in human and mouse tissues by performing comparative microarray database analysis and semi-quantitative PCR analysis. We developed a powerful approach to predict tissue-specific genes by analyzing existing microarray data from the NCBI′s Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) public repository. We investigated and confirmed tissue-specific gene expression in the human and mouse kidney, liver, lung, heart, muscle, and adipose tissue. Applying our novel comparative microarray approach, we confirmed 10 kidney, 11 liver, 11 lung, 11 heart, 8 muscle, and 8 adipose specific genes. The accuracy of this approach was further verified by employing semi-quantitative PCR reaction and by searching for gene function information in existing publications. Three novel tissue-specific genes were discovered by this approach including AMDHD1 (amidohydrolase domain containing 1) in the liver, PRUNE2 (prune homolog 2) in the heart, and ACVR1C (activin A receptor, type IC) in adipose tissue. We further confirmed the tissue-specific expression of these 3 novel genes by real-time PCR. Among them, ACVR1C is adipose tissue-specific and adipocyte-specific in adipose tissue, and can be used as an adipocyte developmental marker. From GEO profiles, we predicted the processes in which AMDHD1 and PRUNE2 may participate. Our approach provides a novel way to identify new sets of tissue-specific genes and to predict functions in which they may be involved.
Monetary Policy and the Economic Well-being of Canadians

In this chapter, Paul Jenkins and Brian O'Reilly survey the monetary policy developments in the 1990s, focusing on links between monetary policy and the economic well-being of Canadians. The Bank of Canada economists do admit that tight monetary policy in the early 1990s hurt growth in the short-term, but they argue that such action was necessary to ratchet down entrenched inflationary expectations. Moreover, they argue that stagnation in the early part of the decade was not simply the result of monetary policy, but also reflected a weak US economy and structural problems in the Canadian economy.
A System for Three-Dimensional Robotic Mapping of Underground Mines

Abstract : The authors describe two robotic systems for acquiring high-resolution volumetric maps of underground mines. Their systems have been deployed in an operational coal mine in Bruceton, Pennsylvania, where they have been used to generate interactive 3-dimensional maps. Their approach includes a novel sensor head assembled from multiple SICK laser range finders, and a real-time algorithm for scan matching that generates accurate volumetric maps. The scan matching algorithm performs horizontal and vertical simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM). Data from the horizontal scans is used to remove artifacts in the vertical scans, and vice versa. The system can construct full 3-dimensional volumetric maps hundreds of meters in diameter, even when no odometry information is available.
Face Recognition Using Hidden Conditional Random Fields and Support Vector Machine

This paper proposes a face recognition method using hidden conditional random field (HCRF) model and support vector machine (SVM). Face image was looked on as composed of several parts from up to down. Face image was separated as a series of block in which histogram of oriented gradients (HOG) vector was extracted. SVM was used as a local discriminative model that outputs the association of the feature vectors with face parts. HCRF was used to model the dependencies between different parts. The method proposed in this paper achieves a higher recognition rate compared to the state-of-the-art in ORL database. The results indicate that integrating various dependencies between face parts plays an important role in face recognition.
Mobile phone imaging module with extended depth of focus based on axial irradiance equalization phase coding

This paper presents a mobile phone imaging module with extended depth of focus (EDoF) by using axial irradiance equalization (AIE) phase coding. From radiation energy transfer along optical axis with constant irradiance, the focal depth enhancement solution is acquired. We introduce the axial irradiance equalization phase coding to design a two-element 2-megapixel mobile phone lens for trade off focus-like aberrations such as field curvature, astigmatism and longitudinal chromatic defocus. The design results produce modulation transfer functions (MTF) and phase transfer functions (PTF) with substantially similar characteristics at different field and defocus positions within Nyquist pass band. Besides, the measurement results are shown. Simultaneously, the design results and measurement results are compared. Next, for the EDoF mobile phone camera imaging system, we present a digital decoding design method and calculate a minimum mean square error (MMSE) filter. Then, the filter is applied to correct the substantially similar blur image. Last, the blur and de-blur images are demonstrated.
Color image processing based on Nonnegative Matrix Factorization with Convolutional Neural Network

Although Nonnegative Matrix Factorization (NMF) has been widely known as an effective feature extraction method, which provides part-based representation and good reconstruction, there were relatively few researches using NMF for color image processing. Particularly, many studies are now using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) in combined with Auto-Encoder (AE) or Restricted Boltzmann Machine (RBM) for learning features of color images. In this paper, we explore the ability of NMF to handle color images. Especially, a new method using NMF to learn features in CNN is proposed. In our experiments conducted on CIF ARIO, NMF shows the feasibility for reconstruction and classification of color images. Furthermore, unlike edge- or curve- shaped features learned by AE and RBM in CNN, our method provides dot- shaped features. These new types of features could be considered as basic building blocks in the lowest level of constructing images. Our results demonstrate that NMF is capable of being a supporting tool for CNN in learning features.
Modeling the horizon-absorbed gravitational flux for equatorial-circular orbits in Kerr spacetime

We propose an improved analytical model for the horizon-absorbed gravitational-wave energy flux of a small body in circular orbit in the equatorial plane of a Kerr black hole. Post-Newtonian (PN) theory provides an analytical description of the multipolar components of the absorption flux through Taylor expansions in the orbital frequency. Building on previous work, we construct a mode-by-mode factorization of the absorbed flux whose Taylor expansion agrees with current PN results. This factorized form significantly improves the agreement with numerical results obtained with a frequency-domain Teukolsky code, which evolves through a sequence of circular orbits up to the photon orbit. We perform the comparison between model and numerical data for dimensionless Kerr spins $-0.99 \leq q \leq 0.99$ and for frequencies up to the light ring of the Kerr black hole. Our proposed model enforces the presence of a zero in the flux at an orbital frequency equal to the frequency of the horizon, as predicted by perturbation theory. It also reproduces the expected divergence of the flux close to the light ring. Neither of these features are captured by the Taylor-expanded PN flux. Our proposed absorption flux can also help improve models for the inspiral, merger, ringdown of small mass-ratio binary systems.
Consensus of discrete-time multi-agent systems via low-gain impulsive control

In this brief, a novel impulsive control has been proposed for consensus problems of discrete-time multi-agent systems. Utilizing the Lyapunov technique, a parametric discrete-time Riccati equation has been obtained in order to design impulsive controller. The derived criteria show that such impulsive control relies on the proper value of designed parameters and the upper bound of impulsive intervals. Finally, the applicability of proposed strategy is given through a numerical example.