Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Contribution à l'analyse des incertitudes et des dysfonctionnements dans la métrologie des réseaux d'assainissement

Jusqu'a present les methodologies de validation des donnees hydrologiques sont basees sur l'analyse visuelle ou mathematique des series chronologiques sans prise en compte de la specificite de l'equipement de mesure utilise. Dans le cadre de notre travail, nous allons presenter en premier les differentes techniques et methodes pour la mesure des principaux parametres dans les reseaux d'assainissement, ainsi que les dysfonctionnements et incertitudes inherentes aux equipements de mesure utilises. Ensuite on presentera les differentes methodes de traitement, de critique et de validation des grandeurs de mesures. Enfin, une application a un cas experimental realise au laboratoire d'hydraulique de l'Ecole de technologie superieure, nous permettra de bien etudier les dysfonctionnements et les incertitudes des appareils utilises et l'application des methodes de filtrages appropriees sur les donnees recueillies au cours de ces experiences
The Social Construction of Globality

Today the concept of globality is widely used to describe a condition characterized by the presence a single sociopolitical space on a planetary scale. Yet international relations theory has been either unwilling or unable to understand the global realm in sui generis terms. This paper argues that if we want to make coherent sense of the global realm and its relationship to the international system, we must account for how globality has been constructed as a social fact. The paper then tries to provide some of the foundations of such an account by analyzing how a distinctively global space was forged out of changing cosmological beliefs about the makeup of the terrestrial surface during the Renaissance, and how these new beliefs in turned conditioned the possibility of modern practices of territorial demarcation and national identity construction. If valid, this interpretation implies that the order of analytical priority between the international system of states and the global realm ought to be reversed, and hence also that a sui generis account of globality must be built on the recognition that the world was global well before it became international in any recognizably modern sense of this latter term.
Treatments for dangerous severe personality disorder (DSPD)

Four units established in England for individuals with dangerous severe personality disorder differ significantly in their treatment regimes. Their distribution and relationship to risk are unknown. In this study, a modified Delphi process identified the treatments and allocated them to 11 mutually exclusive categories. Attendance at treatments was obtained from records, and these were compared to annual assessments of risk. Of 150 proposed treatments, 50 were allocated to the 11 categories. Only two treatment categories were provided in all units. Specified psychological treatment programmes occupied an average of less than 2 h a week, and 10% of patients had no treatment in each year. Reduction in risk was significantly associated with total hours of treatment received. A rigorous rationalisation of the treatments is needed to permit a robust evaluation of their effectiveness. Further research is needed to determine whether reductions in risk reflect reoffending rates.
Real time whole body motion mapping for avatars and robots

We describe a system that allows for controlling different robots and avatars from a real time motion stream. The underlying problem is that motion data from tracking systems is usually represented differently to the motion data required to drive an avatar or a robot: there may be different joints, motion may be represented by absolute joint positions and rotations or by a root position, bone lengths and relative rotations in the skeletal hierarchy. Our system resolves these issues by remapping in real time the tracked motion so that the avatar or robot performs motions that are visually close to those of the tracked person. The mapping can also be reconfigured interactively at run-time. We demonstrate the effectiveness of our system by case studies in which a tracked person is embodied as an avatar in immersive virtual reality or as a robot in a remote location. We show this with a variety of tracking systems, humanoid avatars and robots.
Stretchis: Fabricating Highly Stretchable User Interfaces

Recent advances in materials science research allow production of highly stretchable sensors and displays. Such technologies, however, are still not accessible to non-expert makers. We present a novel and inexpensive fabrication method for creating Stretchis, highly stretchable user interfaces that combine sensing capabilities and visual output. We use Polydimethylsiloxan (PDMS) as the base material for a Stretchi and show how to embed stretchable touch and proximity sensors and stretchable electroluminescent displays. Stretchis can be ultra-thin (≈ 200μm), flexible, and fully customizable, enabling non-expert makers to add interaction to elastic physical objects, shape-changing surfaces, fabrics, and the human body. We demonstrate the usefulness of our approach with three application examples that range from ubiquitous computing to wearables and on-skin interaction.
A study on migrating non-users to retail internet banking: evidence from India

Internet banking is a service delivery channel which has the power to offer banking services to the customers anywhere on a 24 × 7 365 days basis. At the same time the cost of offering this service for banks is just one-tenth of that of a branch-based service. Internet banking offers a win-win proposition for both the customer and the bank. Yet, in an emerging economy like India, there are a large number of retail bank customers who are yet to start using this cost effective and convenient delivery channel. This paper tries to find out the reasons behind this non-usage and what banks must do to migrate non-users to retail internet banking as studies focusing on them have been few. The study also has utilised extensively the literature available on the subject.
Atrial Septal Defects in the Adult: Recent Progress and Overview

Patients with isolated atrial septal defects (ASDs) have benefited from important recent advances in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of their conditions. This review will focus on adolescent and adult patients with sizeable ASDs who do not have other major associated cardiac defects. There are 3 major types of ASDs or interatrial communications: ostium secundum, ostium primum, and sinus venosus (Figure 1A) defects. The ostium secundum is a true defect of the atrial septum and involves the region of the fossa ovalis. The ostium primum defect is within the spectrum of the atrioventricular (AV) septal defects (Figure 1B; also known as AV canal defects or endocardial cushion defects), the complete form of which also includes a large ventricular septal defect and a common AV valve. The sinus venosus defect is usually located at the junction of the right atrium and superior vena cava and is almost always associated with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return. Two very uncommon types of ASDs may be mentioned briefly: the inferior vena cava form of the sinus venosus defect and the coronary sinus septal defect (in which a defect between the coronary sinus and the left atrium allows a left-to-right shunt to occur through an “unroofed” coronary sinus). Figure 1. A, A indicates superior sinus venosus ASD; B, secundum ASD; C, inferior sinus venosus ASD; D, ostium primum ASD or partial AV septal defect; E, secundum ASD without posterior septal rim; F, coronary sinus ASD; and IVC, inferior vena cava. B, AV junction viewed from the atrial aspect. Normal indicates normal heart; complete AVSD, complete AV septal defect with a common AV junction and a common, single AV valve, guarded by 5 leaflets (counterclockwise: superior bridging, left mural, inferior bridging, right inferior, and right anterosuperior); partial AVSD, partial AVSD or primum ASD with …
Personalizing Learning Processes by Data Mining

A modeling approach for learning processes is utilized to process, evaluate and refine them. A formerly-developed concept called storyboarding has been applied at Tokyo Denki University (TDU) to model the various curricula for students to progress in their studies. Along with this particular storyboard, we developed a data mining technology to estimate chances for success for the students following each curricular path. Here, we introduce a concept of learner profiling. The profile represents the students’ individual properties, talents and preferences constructed through mining personal meta data about learning preferences.
Sensation Based Clothes Search System

The research aims to develop an automatic sensational clothes search system. It is an application of visual-based knowledge extraction and cognitive science, helping women choose a garment which matches the desired visual impression using all what have already been in their closets. All garment essentials and fashion knowledge are from visual images. Users simply submit the desired image keywords, such as elegant, sporty, casual, and occasion type, such as formal meeting, outdoor dating, to the system. Then sensational cognition model is activated to search the desired clothes within the personal garment database. Category learning with supervised neural networking is applied to cluster garments into different impression groups. The input stimuli of the neural network are three sensations, warmness, loudness, and softness, which are transformed from the physical garment essentials like major color tone, print type, and fabric material. This paper focuses on the transformation between physical essentials and cognitive image.
Messaging Attacks on Android: Vulnerabilities and Intrusion Detection

Currently, Android is the leading mobile operating system in number of users worldwide. On the security side, Android has had significant challenges despite the efforts of the Android designers to provide a secure environment for apps. In this paper, we present numerous attacks targeting the messaging framework of the Android system. Our focus is on SMS, USSD, and the evolution of their associated security in Android and accordingly the development of related attacks. Also, we shed light on the Android elements that are responsible for these attacks. Furthermore, we present the architecture of an intrusion detection system (IDS) that promises to thwart SMS messaging attacks. Our IDS shows a detection rate of 87.50% with zero false positives.
Targeting Obesity and Diabetes to Treat Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is a major unmet medical need that is characterized by the presence of multiple cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular comorbidities. Foremost among these comorbidities are obesity and diabetes, which are not only risk factors for the development of HFpEF, but worsen symptoms and outcome. Coronary microvascular inflammation with endothelial dysfunction is a common denominator among HFpEF, obesity, and diabetes that likely explains at least in part the etiology of HFpEF and its synergistic relationship with obesity and diabetes. Thus, pharmacological strategies to supplement nitric oxide and subsequent cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)—protein kinase G (PKG) signaling may have therapeutic promise. Other potential approaches include exercise and lifestyle modifications, as well as targeting endothelial cell mineralocorticoid receptors, non-coding RNAs, sodium glucose transporter 2 inhibitors, and enhancers of natriuretic peptide protective NO-independent cGMP-initiated and alternative signaling, such as LCZ696 and phosphodiesterase-9 inhibitors. Additionally, understanding the role of adipokines in HFpEF may lead to new treatments. Identifying novel drug targets based on the shared underlying microvascular disease process may improve the quality of life and lifespan of those afflicted with both HFpEF and obesity or diabetes, or even prevent its occurrence.
Saliva alcohol concentrations in accident and emergency attendances

Objectives—Although alcohol is known to play a key part in accidents, no UK study has assessed alcohol concentrations in a comprehensive sample of accident and emergency (A&E) attenders. This study set out to do this, and examine the relation between alcohol concentrations and the severity, type and circumstances of presentation, and the sociodemographic characteristics of patients. Methods—A survey was conducted of all new A&E attenders (aged 10 years or over). Two 24 hour periods for each day of the week were covered in 6, 7 or 11 hour sessions over a two month period. Alcohol concentrations were assessed from saliva samples using a disposable device. Data were collected from 638 attenders, of whom 544 provided saliva samples; the remainder refused or were unable to participate. Results—Positive saliva alcohol readings were obtained in 22% of attenders (95%CI 19% to 26%); this increased to 25% if others were included (for example, those who refused to participate but were judged to be intoxicated). Alcohol was associated with 94% of incidents of self harm, 54% of non-specific/multiple complaints, 47% of collapses, 50% of assaults, and 50% of patients admitted to hospital. Higher concentrations of alcohol were found from Friday to Sunday, between midnight and 0900, and in patients aged 41 to 60. Among people with positive alcohol results, those attending with a companion had higher concentrations than those attending alone. There were no significant differences between men and women in alcohol concentrations. Discussion—These findings show that alcohol use is an important factor in A&E attendance, but it should not be assumed that there is a causal relation between alcohol use and injury. Several accident related and sociodemographic variables were predictive of alcohol use before attending. The overall level of prediction was too weak to permit accurate identification of drinkers for screening purposes, but routine alcohol concentration assessments may be justified in the high risk groups identified in this study. A&E departments may be convenient and fruitful settings for brief interventions with early problem drinkers.
Schubladendenken oder Lerninstrument? Persönlichkeitstests und deren Anwendung in der betrieblichen Weiterbildung

Auf den ersten Blick scheinen Personlichkeitstests nichts mit den Themen der Erwachsenenbildung zu tun zu haben. In der Weiterbildungspraxis werden sie jedoch vermehrt und variabel als Instrumente der Reflexion eingesetzt. Daraus ergibt sich ein Spannungsfeld zwischen beruflicher Praxis und theoretischem Zugriff, welches in diesem Beitrag beschrieben wird. In drei Abschnitten Â– Gegenstand, AkteurInnen und Einsatzorte Â– werden Personlichkeitstests in der betrieblichen Weiterbildung skizziert. Methode ist die ethnographische Feldbeschreibung. Die gesammelten Daten stammen aus Deutschland und Grosbritannien. Im Beitrag wird vorrangig das Personlichkeitstestfeld in Grosbritannien beschrieben. Der Bezug zur osterreichischen Situation und mogliche Verbindungen zu Themen der Erwachsenenbildung werden im Fazit aufgezeigt. (DIPF/Orig.) At first glance, personality tests do not have much to do with adult education research. In workplace learning and training, however, they are increasingly used for triggering self-reflection. This article examines the tensions that result from this interplay between professional practice and theoretical approach. In doing so, the practice of personality testing in CVET is depicted in three sections Â– field, participants, and areas of application. Using ethnographic research methods, the study draws on data collected in Germany and Great Britain with a focus on the latter. The article concludes by relating the analysis to the situation in Austria and by discussing possible connections with the field of adult education research. (DIPF/Orig.)
Model Uncertainty in Claims Reserving within Tweedie's Compound Poisson Models

Abstract In this paper we examine the claims reserving problem using Tweedie's compound Poisson model. We develop the maximum likelihood and Bayesian Markov chain Monte Carlo simulation approaches to fit the model and then compare the estimated models under different scenarios. The key point we demonstrate relates to the comparison of reserving quantities with and without model uncertainty incorporated into the prediction. We consider both the model selection problem and the model averaging solutions for the predicted reserves. As a part of this process we also consider the sub problem of variable selection to obtain a parsimonious representation of the model being fitted.
Three-level privacy control for sensing-based real-world content Digital Diorama

Digital Diorama, the sensing-based real-world content, can be constructed by integrating real-time information obtained from sensors monitoring the real world. In order to increase the benefits of viewers without violating the privacy of monitored persons, this paper proposes three-level privacy control over the monitored persons based on their agreement to the usage of their information obtained from sensors: privacy control with i) no agreement, ii) partial agreement. and iii) mutual agreement. i) presents only their positions to show where persons are. ii) additionally presents the information which can be automatically obtained from sensors such as age and gender to show what kinds of persons are where without disclosing the visual appearances. iii) presents their visual appearances based on their mutual agreement with specific viewers. Our evaluation indicated that the representation simulating each privacy control presented information from sensors with acceptable privacy protection.
Vida sexual de adolescentes escolares da rede pública de Porto Velho-RO

Objective: To study the prevalence of the beginning of sexual life (IVS) and related factors in school adolescents on the 8° year of the public school in Porto Velho-RO in 2010. Material and methods: Transversal study with a representative sample of 996 school analyzed with t-Student test and Cox Regression. Results: The prevalence of IVS was 25.5%. The IVS is associated with age, physical activity, alcohol, tobacco and drugs consumption, missing school without their parents' knowledge, sadness and suicidal plans. The adolescents, who reported that their parents understand them, know where they are in their free time and feel discrimination showed fewer sexual beginning. Conclusions: The school has to deal with the students questions related to sexuality and healthy lifestyle the early as possible, in a way to prepare them for their sexual initiation and a life with more quality.
Proteomic profiling of cancer of the gingivo‐buccal complex: Identification of new differentially expressed markers

Tobacco‐related oral cancer is the most common cancer among Indian males, gingivo‐buccal complex (GBC) being the most affected subsite due to the habit of chewing tobacco. Proteins from the lysates of microdissected normal and transformed epithelium from clinically well‐characterized tissue samples of the GBC were separated by two‐dimensional gel electrophoresis to identify differentially expressed proteins. Eleven protein spots showed differential expression, which could withstand the stringency of statistical evaluation. The observations were confirmed with additional tissues. Nine of these differentiators were identified by MS as lactate dehydrogenase B, α‐enolase, prohibitin, cathepsin D, apolipoprotein A‐I, tumor protein translationally controlled‐1, an SFN family protein, 14‐3‐3σ and tropomyosin. Cluster analysis indicated that these proteins, as a coexpressed set, could distinguish normal and transformed epithelium. Functionally, these differentiator molecules are relevant to the pathways and processes that have been previously implicated in oral carcinogenesis and could therefore be investigated further as a panel of markers for management of cancer of the GBC.
Leucine‐rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2)/PARK8 possesses GTPase activity that is altered in familial Parkinson’s disease R1441C/G mutants

Mutations in Leucine‐rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) are linked to the most common familial forms and some sporadic forms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The LRRK2 protein contains two well‐known functional domains, MAPKKK‐like kinase and Rab‐like GTPase domains. Emerging evidence shows that LRRK2 contains kinase activity which is enhanced in several PD‐associated mutants of LRRK2. However, the GTPase activity of LRRK2 has yet to be formally demonstrated. Here, we produced and purified the epitope‐tagged LRRK2 protein from transgenic mouse brain, and showed that purified brain LRRK2 possesses both kinase and GTPase activity as assayed by GTP binding and hydrolysis. The brain LRRK2 is associated with elevated kinase activity in comparison to that from transgenic lung or transfected cultured cells. In transfected cell cultures, we detected GTP hydrolysis activity in full‐length as well as in GTPase domain of LRRK2. This result indicates that LRRK2 GTPase can be active independent of LRRK2 kinase activity (while LRRK2 kinase activity requires the presence of LRRK2 GTPase as previously shown). We further found that PD mutation R1441C/G in the GTPase domain causes reduced GTP hydrolysis activity, consistent with the altered enzymatic activity in the mutant LRRK2 carrying PD familial mutations. Therefore, our study shows the biochemical characteristics of brain‐specific LRRK2 which is associated with robust kinase and GTPase activity. The distinctive levels of kinase/GTPase activity in brain LRRK2 may help explain LRRK2‐associated neuronal functions or dysfunctions in the pathogenesis of PD.
The Forkhead Box M1 Protein Regulates the Transcription of the Estrogen Receptor α in Breast Cancer Cells*

In this study, we have identified the Forkhead transcription factor FoxM1 as a physiological regulator of estrogen receptor α (ERα) expression in breast carcinoma cells. Our survey of a panel of 16 different breast cell lines showed a good correlation (13/16) between FoxM1 expression and expression of ERα at both protein and mRNA levels. We have also demonstrated that ectopic expression of FoxM1 in two different estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cell lines, MCF-7 and ZR-75–30, led to up-regulation of ERα expression at protein and transcript levels. Furthermore, treatment of MCF-7 cells with the MEK inhibitor U0126, which blocks ERK1/2-dependent activation of FoxM1, also repressed ERα expression. Consistent with this, silencing of FoxM1 expression in MCF-7 cells using small interfering RNA resulted in the almost complete abrogation of ERα expression. We also went on to show that FoxM1 can activate the transcriptional activity of human ERα promoter primarily through two closely located Forkhead response elements located at the proximal region of the ERα promoter. Chromatin immunoprecipitation and biotinylated oligonucleotide pulldown assays have allowed us to confirm these Forkhead response elements as important for FoxM1 binding. Further co-immunoprecipitation experiments showed that FoxO3a and FoxM1 interact in vivo. Together with the chromatin immunoprecipitation and biotinylated oligonucleotide pulldown data, the co-immunoprecipitation results also suggest the possibility that FoxM1 and FoxO3a cooperate to regulate ERα gene transcription.
Implementing Aggregation / Broadcast over Distributed Hash Tables

We present an algorithm for implementing aggregation/broadcast over existing Distributed Hash Tables (DHTs). Our algorithm builds an aggregation tree in a bottom-up fashion by mapping nodes to their parents in the aggregation tree with pre-determined function and maintains it using soft-state. We believe that the aggregation/broadcast function is a basic service that should be layered over existing DHTs to provide them with the ability to disseminate/collect information efficiently on a global scale and perhaps even to search for answers to arbitrary semistructured queries.