Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Veriﬁcation of Industrial Worker Walking Efﬁciency with Wearable Hip Exoskeleton

Featured Application: This study can help prevent muscle fatigue and promote efﬁcient energy consumption in industrial workers using a wearable hip-exoskeleton device. Abstract: In highly mobile workplaces, wearable walking-assistant devices reduce muscle fatigue in workers’ lower extremities and increase energy efﬁciency. In our study, we verify this following the development of an ultralight wearable hip exoskeleton for industrial workers. Ten healthy male adults participated in this study, and their muscle activity, muscle fatigue, and energy expenditure were compared with and without a device while walking on a treadmill and going up stairs. While walking on a treadmill with the assistive device, muscle fatigue in the gastrocnemius decreased by 79.5%, and oxygen uptake and energy expenditure per minute decreased by 7.9% and 7.4%, respectively. While climbing stairs with the assistive device, muscle fatigue of the tibialis anterior decreased by 83.5%, average muscle activity of the rectus femoris, semitendinosus, and gastrocnemius muscles decreased signiﬁcantly, and oxygen uptake and energy expenditure decreased by 14% and 12.9% per minute, respectively. We conﬁrm that an ultralight wearable hip exoskeleton helps the wearer reduce lower-limb muscle fatigue and use metabolic energy more efﬁciently. The results of this study are intended as basic data to expand the use of ultralight wearable hip exoskeletons at industrial sites and to improve device performance.
Development of a Sustainable Educational Programme for Judo Coaches of Older Practitioners: A Transnational European Partnership Endeavor

Following the European recommendations on sustainable educational skills, a strong need has emerged to provide judo coaches with solid and updated knowledge, competences, and attitudes to train older judo practitioners (≥65 years old). This study illustrates the participatory research methodology used to develop and validate the content of the “Educating Judo Coaches for Older practitioners” (EdJCO) online educational programme. From seven countries, 22 judo and sport science experts of the EdJCO team engaged in a four-phase iterative process: (i) a systematic literature review; (ii) seven national focus groups involving 88 experts and an online survey involving 470 judo coaches; (iii) the online EDJCO programme development; and iv) the educational programme evaluation engaging 51 judo coaches as potential end-users. The EdJCO programme encompasses six modules on organization, aging, safety, physiology, psychology, and coaching methodology. Despite the overall positive evaluations, the experts were required to streamline the online programme to meet the coaches’ demands, and to provide a comprehensive handbook to further deepen their knowledge. The cooperation among university scholars, experts from the International Judo Federation Academy, national-level sports clubs, and the judo coaches of older practitioners of different backgrounds and nationalities built a sustainable educational programme suitable for end-users to boost their teaching and training potential across their lifespan.
Setup for Material Characterization in the 110-170 GHz Band

—This work outlines the procedure to establish a system for assessing materials’ complex permittivity and permeability within the 110-170 GHz frequency range. We present the employed methodology and the calibration procedure for the system, incorporating a dual approach using TRL (Thru-Reflect-Line) and GRL (Gated-Reflect-Line) methods. Following that, a smoothing technique is used to enhance the accuracy of the results. Tests were conducted on a HIPS sample to validate the system’s performance, demonstrating the results’ reliability across the entire measured bandwidth
The Effect of Intertextuality on the Semantic Level of Architectural Form

All creative fields, but especially architecture, are affected by intertextuality. To know how the notion of "intertextuality" affects the semantic sense of form in architecture, this study initially examines how it applies to literacy and then architecture. The objective is to determine how intertextuality affects architecture and how it could transmit a form's senses. The problem with intertextuality as an approach is that it doesn't provide designers with a clear path to follow. As a consequence, based on the idea of intertextuality in literacy, six steps are found from the theoretical framework to be steps of the intertextuality process in architecture. Case studies and a questionnaire are used for applying these steps. The study's results show that intertextuality has a significant impact and that each step of the intertextuality process intensely shows that the form's meaning might be changed from semantic to syntactic by the architect by including an intertextual idea in its design.
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PCA – Field Correlations 3. The data library at IRI, Columbia University is a wealth of data http://iridl.ldeo. columbia.edu/ (feel free to explore it). Gridded monthly global sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies for the period 1856 present, also known as ‘Kaplan SST’ can be obtained from http://iridl.ldeo. columbia.edu/SOURCES/. KAPLAN/. EXTENDED/. v2/. ssta/ (Follow the link to ‘Data Files’ and download this monthly data as a binary direct access file. You can also do the NETCDF format as well). The reference to the paper describing this data set (Kaplan et al., 1998) is at the bottom of the above link. R-commands to read the binary data file and other commands are in R-Session#2 You wish to identify the space-time patterns of variability of the winter (Dec Mar) average SST for the 1900 – 2018 period. To this end, (i) Perform a PCA on the summer global SST anomalies -Plot the Eigen variance spectrum for the first 25 modes -Plot the leading 4 spatial (Eigen vectors) and temporal (PCs) modes of variability (ii) Perform a rotated PCA (rotate the first 6 PCs) and plot the leading 4 spatial and temporal modes of variability. Compare the results with (i) above. (iii) Repeat (i) and (ii) on the summer AET over great plains region (iv) Correlate the first four PCs of SSTs with the summer AET and vice-versa and, show correlation maps.
When JavaBeans Meet Blockchain: Brewing a Robust Healthcare Data Management System

In the contemporary digital age, the healthcare sector is inundated with a plethora of data, emanating from various sources such as Electronic Health Records (EHRs), wearable devices, and telemedicine platforms. The management, security, and eﬃcient utilization of this data present a formidable challenge, especially considering the stringent regulatory and ethical standards governing healthcare data. This research explores an innovative concoction, blending the robustness of JavaBeans with the immutable and decentralized nature of blockchain technology, aiming to optimize healthcare data management. The study delves into the development of a secure, scalable, and interoperable data management system that ensures the conﬁdentiality, integrity, and availability of healthcare data, while also facilitating seamless data sharing among authorized entities. Through the integration of Java and blockchain technology, this research seeks to navigate through the complexities of healthcare data management, providing a platform that not only adheres to regulatory compliance but also enhances the quality of healthcare delivery. The proposed system leverages the object-oriented and platform-independent features of Java, coupled with the secure and transparent attributes of blockchain, to establish a healthcare data management system that is secure, user-friendly, and adaptable to the evolving healthcare landscape. This research encompasses the systems design, development, implementation, and evaluation, providing insights into its eﬃcacy, challenges encountered,
Hardware security for IoT identity assurance

—The widespread use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices makes their security a priority. Among the different security challenges, identity and authentication mechanisms rise as the most important. Identity and authentication in IoT are limited by the device’s computation capabilities and are more susceptible to physical attacks than common computers and servers. Regardless, identity and authentication mechanisms are essential for a secure system. Researchers have pointed out that hardware, the source of these limitations, may also be the solution to overcome these challenges. Systems may include hardware-based cryptographic implementations to overcome computation and energy limitations. On the other hand, the addition of security hardware can increase the resilience of a device against hardware and software attacks. Ourwork aims to support these claims by exploring the physical attacks and other challenges that identity and authentication are subject to and analyzing possible technologies that may solve these issues. For achieving this goal, we preformed a threat analysis to the IoT identity and used it to guided us through the research. For each technology, we identiﬁed: known security attacks, employed countermeasures, advantages and disadvantages for identity assurance. Additionally, we surveyed the literature for examples of these technologies supporting the device’s identity. Finally, we were able to create an objective comparison between the different technologies and identiﬁed challenges that are hampering the extensive use of hardware-based identity and authentication systems in IoT.
Performance of Bayesian Priors in Validation of Correlate of Protection for High Efficacy Vaccine Trials

Although the use of intermediate clinical endpoint or correlate of protection (CoP) has increased over the years, the validation of CoP for high efficacy vaccine trials has remained a challenge due to sparse data and conventional statistical methods which are not adequate. Be it in the frequentist or the Bayesian world, the meta-analytic approach is a well-accepted method of CoP validation. However, the full joint bivariate models suffer computational issues. And there is a push for the use of individual level instead of aggregate data in validation process. In this quest, the Bayesian approach is emerging as the future as regards the validation of CoP but one recurring criticism about this method is its application of prior distributions. To elucidate which makes better sense, in the context of CoP validation, the non-informative (NIP) and weakly informative prior (WIP) distributions are compared in a meta-analytic approach using simulated data. It was found that, 1) there are no convergence issues when either of the models are used, 2) WIP models take about 20% longer time than NIP models to converge, and 3) the NIP models consistently perform better than the WIP models.
End-host based mechanisms for implementing Flow Scheduling in GridNetworks

: In Grids, transfer jobs and network resources need to be managed in a more deterministic way than in the Internet. New approaches like ﬂow scheduling are proposed and studied as alternatives to traditional QoS and reservation proposals. To enable such ﬂow scheduling approaches, run-time mechanisms controlling ﬂow sending time and rate have to be implemented in the data plane. This paper quantify and compares in a range of latency conditions, such end-host based mechanisms combined with transport protocols to instantiate different scheduling strategies. We show that, in high speed network, a single-rate scheduling strategy implemented by an AIMD-based protocol with packet pacing mechanism offers predictable performance and is insensitive to latency. This paper also highlights the limits of other strategies and rate limitation mechanisms like token bucket which may present unpredictability and other drawbacks.
Evaluating the Recommendations of LLMs to Teach a Visualization Technique using Bloom’s Taxonomy

Large Language Models (LLMs) have demonstrated a huge impact on education and literacy in recent years. We evaluated the recommendations provided by two popular LLMs (OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard) to educate novices on the topic of Parallel Coordinate Plots (PCPs) using Bloom’s taxonomy. We present the results of a human-expert evaluation of the recommendations provided by both the LLMs with experts from the visualization literacy field. Based on the analysis of the expert evaluation, we found that while both the LLMs provided some relevant and practical recommendations, some of the recommendations were either too difficult for novices or were in the wrong cognitive process (according to Bloom’s taxonomy). In some cases, the hallucinations led to recommendations that were completely inapplicable to Parallel Coordinate Plots literacy.
The Aquila Digital Community The Aquila Digital Community

The blackfin tuna, Thunnus atlanticus , is a small tropical tuna exploited by recreational and commercial fisheries in various parts of its range. Information on stock structure is needed to develop management plans for this species but is currently lacking. In this work, 470 blackfin tuna from nine geographic populations were assayed at 13 homologous microsatellite markers to provide a first assessment of stock structure across the species range. The overall divergence among locality samples was very low (overall FST = 0.0004) indicating high connectivity of blackfin tuna across their range. No clear grouping of localities in differentiated units was inferred but structuring followed a weak isolation by distance pattern (r = 0.16, P = 0.032). Pairwise exact tests and spatial analysis of molecular variance suggested divergence of the sample collected offshore Baía Formosa (Brazil) possibly reflecting reproductive isolation of Brazilian populations from those in the Caribbean region and further north. Further study of the status of Brazilian populations and the transition between this region and the Caribbean is warranted. Cryptic subdivision within the Northern Hemisphere part of the range is possible and should be evaluated using increased marker density and a more comprehensive geographic coverage.
RELATIONSHIP STABILITY: EVIDENCE FROM LABOR AND MARRIGAE MARKETS

Behavior in labor and marriage markets follows similar structures when it comes to commitment to long-term relationships. We argue that there is a joint social skill driving stability in both markets. Applying a grouped ﬁxed-eﬀect estimator on data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, we identify types of individuals at risk of instability in both domains. We provide evidence on how economic preferences and personality are related to instability in both markets. We also show negative consequences of instability in terms of reduced life satisfaction and wealth late in life.
Freedom or Autonomy: A Modern Melanesian Dilemma

L'A. demontre que la liberte et l'autonomie sont des conditions opposees en Melanesie. S'appuyant sur l'ouvrage de Simmel « La philosophie de la monnaie », il definit la liberte comme l'experience du moi confronte a un horizon infini de possibilites de developpement. Alors que la liberte se fonde sur les interdependances complexes resultant de l'economie marchande, l'autonomie prend racine dans les liens particuliers qui se nouent entre les lieux et les gens. C'est ce que l'A. s'attache a demontrer a partir de l'exemple des dilemmes autonomie-liberte vecus par les populations de la vallee du Jimi en Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinee. Il explique l'experience du peuple jimi a partir de la position peripherique qu'il occupe par rapport a l'economie marchande et a l'Etat-nation. Il explore la signification relative de l'argent et du « cargo » (leurs differences et similarites) en fonction des strategies adoptees par ces peuples pour resoudre leurs dilemmes autonomie-liberte
Examining the Antecedents to Permission Based Marketing and the Effect on Mobile Marketing Acceptance

The purpose of this study is to test a proposed model of the impact of permission-based marketing on mobile acceptance marketing, through analysing the antecedent factors (trust, risk acceptance, personal attachment, mobile marketing experience and perceived control) on the mobile related marketing activity. The model is tested empirically to examine the mediating effect of market-related mobile activity on permission based marketing and mobile acceptance marketing. It is crucial to investigate the essential factors that motivate consumers to open the advertisement, read, respond or keep it for future purchase, especially as they get irritated by the number of messages they receive. Data were collected using surveys of customers to test the proposed model empirically using structured questions. The questionnaires were distributed based on a simple sampling method and collected from undergraduate students.
Pesticide Use Pattern among Farmers in a Rural District of Meknes: Morocco

Background: Pesticides in Morocco are extensively used for pest control in agriculture. Their usage practices may potentially result in high farmer exposures and adverse health effects. The objective of this study is to evaluate the risks to human health phytosanitary practices of rural farmers in the region of Meknes. Methods: This study was based on a transversal survey dealt with 402 farming households in 15 rural communes. The results of the survey have undergone statistical analysis. Results: A sample of 402 individuals were included in this survey; it was found that the age of the farmers surveyed is between 18 and 72 years. The potato vine crops and orchards record the most important use pesticides. The survey found that 74 commercial preparations are used, 14 insecticides, 23 fungicides, 26 herbicides, 3 insecticide-acaricide and 1 nematicide. Some of these substances are classified as to its carcinogenicity risk in group 1, 2A and 2B according to IARC monograph (International Center for Research on Cancer). The farmers use carcinogens products: 47.3% are already exposed to tobacco, and very few of these producers are confronted with the health rules for the phytosanitary treatment. Most reported that they have skin irritation after application of pesticides, a cold and hot flushes and other health problems such as respiratory problems including “allergies”. No significant correlation was found between the declaration of these health problems and the level of education. Among the farmers who reported these problems, 3.73% reported having headaches, and eleven having respiratory problems. The consumption of alcohol and tobacco to a certain degree had a strong correlation with the return of these health problems (p = 0.0057 and p = 0.052). Conclusions: This study shows that farmers in Meknes region are frequently exposed to dangerous and restricted pesticides, practicing their agricultural activities within adequate protection. The study establishes a diagnosis of farmers’ exposure to carcinogenic chemicals and is an important basis for the definition of preventive measures against the risk factors linked to cancer in the farms.
Countermeasures for prevention and mitigation of debris flow along mountain road

By analyzing the experience and demand from the practices of disaster reduction along the mountain roads,the key issues for the road disaster reduction are put forward,which including the identification and prediction of potential debris flow,their influences on road line selection and engineering design,etc.For these problems,the related researches ought to be improved,mainly in the identification methods,the line decision theory,the interaction between road and environment,the theory of engineering designs in harmony with environment,the technical system for debris flow mitigation and the development of road hazards information system.Based on the systematic analysis of the problems involved,the measures of debris flow prevention and mitigation are established aiming at different stages of debris flow.
Mini analytical review of different techniques applied for oseltamivir phosphate estimation in various matrices

Every year, the influenza virus infection causes significant morbidity and mortality due to its high contagiousness and ease of spread. The influenza virus family consists of four subtypes: A, B, C, and D. Both types of influenza viruses A and B cause outbreaks of disease in humans almost every winter throughout the world (known as flu season). So, their spreading must be controlled by using antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir phosphate (OSP). This drug is sold under the trade name “Tamiflu ®” for the treatment of influenza infection. In this comprehensive review, multiple analytical techniques for quantifying OSP were used—including capillary electrophoresis, spectrophotometric analysis (UV, colorimetric and spectrofluorometric), electrochemical methods, HPLC, and LC-MS/MS—to quantify OSP in fixed-dose pharmaceutical dosage forms and other matrices such as human and animal plasma, saliva and urine. The data presented in this review paper can be used to successfully conduct additional analytical research for estimating OSP.
Enhancement and extraction of alteration information in Bashibulake uranium ore-district

The paper recommends enhancement and extraction results of alteration information in Bashibulake uranium ore-district.Methods to select spectral bands and process image so as to enhance and extract alteration information are firstly introduced based on spectral feature analysis of alteration minerals.Then,interpretation results of processed image are presented.The research has indicated that good results can be obtained using image enhancement and information extraction technique.The alteration information extraction is useful for uranium prospecting and exploration in the area since uranium mineralization has close relationship with alteration.
Tailoring of Sodium hypochlorite Lipid-free nanoemulsion: Ex-Vivo Comparative Study with Chlorhexidine HCl Nanoemulsion as an Antibacterial Root Canal Irrigant

Introduction and Aim: Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) has proven to be the chosen irrigator in modern practice due to its high tissue solution power, antibacterial, and lubricant properties. This study aimed to use a Lipid-Free Nanoemulsion (LF/NE) to improve the penetration efficiency, antibacterial
Demystifying the Radiography of Age Estimation in Criminal Jurisprudence: A Pictorial Review

Skeletal radiographs along with dental examination are frequently used for age estimation in medicolegal cases where documentary evidence pertaining to age is not available. Wrist and hand radiographs are the most common skeletal radiograph considered for age estimation. Other parts imaged are elbow, shoulder, knee, and hip according to suspected age categories. Age estimation by wrist radiographs is usually done by the Tanner-Whitehouse method where the maturity level of each bone is categorized into stages and a final total score is calculated that is then transformed into the bone age. Careful assessment and interpretation at multiple joints are needed to minimize the error and categorize into age-group. In this article, we aimed to summarize a suitable radiographic examination and interpretation for bone age estimation in living children, adolescents, young adults, and adults for medicolegal purposes.