Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Palaeontology , Systematics and Evolution ( Invertebrate Palaeontology ) he oldest known riffle beetle ( Coleoptera : Elmidae ) rom Early Cretaceous Spanish amber e plus ancien Coléoptère Elmidae dans l ’ ambre du Crétacé inférieur ’ Espagne avid

Elmadulescens rugosus Peris, Maier et Sánchez-García n. gen. n. sp. is described based on a single specimen from Spanish amber (El Soplao outcrop, Early Albian, Early Cretaceous). The discovery of this specimen in amber is very interesting, since aquatic beetles are not common in fossil tree resin. This fossil pushes back the oldest known specimen of Elmidae from the Eocene (∼ 40 Ma) to at least the Early Cretaceous (∼ 110 Ma). © 2015 Académie des sciences. Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved. ots clés : r é s u m é Elmadulescens rugosus Peris, Maier et Sánchez-García n. gen. n. sp. est décrit d’après un spéciolyphaga
UvA-DARE ( Digital Academic Repository ) LocLinkVis : A Geographic Information Retrieval-Based System for Large-Scale Exploratory

In this paper we present LocLinkVis (Locate-Link-Visualize); a system which supports exploratory information access to a document collection based on geo-referencing and visualization. It uses a gazetteer which contains representations of places ranging from countries to buildings, and that is used to recognize toponyms, disambiguate them into places, and to visualize the resulting spatial footprints.
Pathogenesis of Urinary Tract Infection in the Intensive Care Unit: A Quick Review

ICU acquired UTI is defined as a positive urine culture that is first identified on day 3 of ICU admission or later; this also includes positive urine cultures within 48 hours of discharge from the ICU. A positive urine culture is the presence of more than 103 colony forming units per milliliter (CFU/ml) with no more than two bacterial species in catheterized patients, and more than 105 CFU/ ml in non catheterized individuals [5].
Importance of Fine eedle Aspiration in Evaluation of Single odular Goiter

Background: Improvements in the sensitivity and specificity of biochemical thyroid tests, as well as the development of fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNA) and improved cytological techniques, have dramatically impacted clinical strategies for detecting and treating thyroid disorders. Fine needle aspiration is a safe and relatively painless procedure where a hypodermic needle passed into the lump and samples of tissue taken out. This procedure will provide us with more information about the nature of the lump, and especially differentiate between a benign and malignant mass. Objectives: The current prospective study designed to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of FNA. The study was performed in the regional major hospital, Khartoum, Sudan. Patients and methods: A thousand and three hundred thirty one patients who underwent thyroid surgery 'between' January 2004 to June 2007 were enrolled. Results: 247 (18.3%) had single nodular goiter. The incidence of benign and malignant lesions in single nodular goiter were 204 (87.6%) and 29 (12.4%) respectively. The overall sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of FNA were 95.5%, 99.5% and 99.4% respectively. Conclusion: Also there is correlation between the nodule size and the result of FNA, as the nodular size increase there is increase of the probability of malignant changes. So, solitary or dominant nodules ≥ 1cm in diameter might be evaluated by FNA.
Semantic annotation and harvesting of federated scholarly data using ontologies

Purpose Effective synthesis of learning material is a multidimensional problem, which often relies on handpicking approaches and human expertise. Sources of educational content exist in a variety of forms, each offering proprietary metadata information and search facilities. This paper aims to show that it is possible to harvest scholarly resources from various repositories of open educational resources (OERs) in a federated manner. In addition, their subject can be automatically annotated using ontology inference and standard thematic terminologies. Design/methodology/approach Based on a semantic interpretation of their metadata, authors can align external collections and maintain them in a shared knowledge pool known as the Learning Object Ontology Repository (LOOR). The author leverages the LOOR and show that it is possible to search through various educational repositories’ metadata and amalgamate their semantics into a common learning object (LO) ontology. The author then proceeds with automatic subject classification of LOs using keyword expansion and referencing standard taxonomic vocabularies for thematic classification, expressed in SKOS. Findings The approach for automatic subject classification simply takes advantage of the implicit information in the searching and selection process and combines them with expert knowledge in the domain of reference (SKOS thesauri). This is shown to improve recall by a considerable factor, while precision remains unaffected. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, the idea of subject classification of LOs through the reuse of search query terms combined with SKOS-based matching and expansion has not been investigated before in a federated scholarly setting.
Polynomial and Rational Convexity of Submanifolds of Euclidean Complex Space

The goal of this dissertation is to prove two results which are essentially independent, but which do connect to each other via their direct applications to approximation theory, symplectic geometry, topology and Banach algebras. First we show that every smooth totally real compact surface in C with finitely many isolated singular points of the open Whitney umbrella type is locally polynomially convex. The second result is a characterization of the rational convexity of a general class of totally real compact immersions in C.
A folksonomy-based approach for profiling human perception on word similarity

Automatic assessment of word similarity has long been considered as one important challenge in the development of Artiﬁcial Intelligence. People often have a big disagreement on how similar a pair of words is. Yet most word similarity prediction methods, taking either the knowledge-based approach or the corpus-based approach, only attempt to estimate an average score of human raters. The distribution aspect of similarity for each word-pair has been methodologically neglected, thus limiting their downstream applications in Natural Language Processing. Here, utilizing the category information of Wikipedia, we present a method to model similarity between two words as a probability distribution. Our method leverages unique features of folksonomy. The success of our method in describing the diversity of human perception on word similarity is evaluated against the rater dataset WordSim-353. Our method can be extended to compare documents.
ICT IP Project Deliverable D 1 . 3 Initial Architectural Style for CHOReOS Choreographies

While the development of CHOReOS systems build on well-known paradigms associated with service-oriented architectures (e.g., services, service bus and service choreography), the supporting architectural style requires accounting for the challenges posed by the future Internet, i.e., ultra large scale, high heterogeneity, increased mobility, and awareness & adaptability. This deliverable then revisits the traditional definitions of service-oriented component (i.e., service), connector (interaction protocol and related service bus for interoperability ) and configuration (system-wide architecture composing services according to orchestration or more general choreography patterns) to meet the FI challenges. Specifically, CHOReOS components enable leveraging the diversity of Web-based services that integrate in the FI (i.e., WS∗ and RESTful web-based services, and from business to thing-based services) as well as the ultra large service base envisioned for the FI. As for CHOReOS connectors, they bring together the highly heterogeneous interaction paradigms that are now used in today’s increasingly complex distributed systems and further support interoperability across heterogeneous paradigms. Finally, CHOReOS coordination protocols foster choreography-based coordination for the sake of scalability, while preventing undesired behavior (i.e., undesired service interactions that would violate the specified choreography). A key aspect of the proposed CHOReOS architectural style is to introduce novel abstractions for all its elements, which enable leveraging the wide diversity of the FI, in all the dimensions of scale, heterogeneity and mobility. The CHOReOS style further sets the base ground for the development (from design to implementation) of the CHOReOS Integrated Development and Runtime Environment, and especially for the specification and design of choreography-based systems (studied in WP2 complemented with WP4 work on Governance and V&V) and the development of the CHOReOS service-oriented middleware (studied in WP3). CHOReOS FP7-257178 III Keyword List Architectural Style, Components, Connectors, Coordination, Choreography, Future Internet, Interaction paradigms, Scalability, Interoperability CHOReOS FP7-257178 IV
Ethyl-methane sulphonate ( EMS ) induced nodulation mutants of common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L . ) lacking effective nodules

Seed of white bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. OAC Rico) was treated with 0.04 M ethyl-methane sulphonate. Screening of the M 2 progeny from 175 M1 lines in the presence of 1 mM nitrate revealed two nodulation mutants. One line was essentially non-nodulating in several tests, but small white nodules were observed occasionally in other tests with 16 separate Rhizobium strains. The other line formed tiny, creamy white, non-functional (ineffective) and tumor-like pseudo-nodules. The M 3 and M 4 progenies were fertile and bred true.
CAMPUS MONTERREY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING DIVISION OF MECHATRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES GRADUATE PROGRAM DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND COMMUNICATIONS MAJOR IN OPTICS Implementation of a two-photon Michelson interferometer for Quantum-Optical Coherence Tomography

Time-domain Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is an imaging technique that provides information about the infernal structure of a sample. It makes use of classical light in conjunction with conventional interferometers. A quantum versión of OCT, called Quantum-Optical Coherence Tomography (QOCT), has been developed in previous years. QOCT uses entangled photon pairs in conjunction with two-photon interferometers. QOCT improves depth resolution and offers more information about the optical properties of the sample. However, the current implementation of QOCT is not competitive with its classical counterpart because of the low efficiency of the current sources and detectors that are required for its implementation. We analyzed the feasibility of QOCT using a Michelson interferometer that can be adapted to the state of the art in entangled photon sources and detectors. Despite of its simplicity, no current implementations of QOCT have been done with this interferometer. This thesis develops the theory of the two-photon Michelson interferometer applied in QOCT. It describes the elements that characterizes the coincidences interferogram and support the theory with experimental measurements. We found that as long as the spectral bandwidth of the entangled photons is smaller than their central frequency, the Michelson interferometer can be successfully used for QOCT. In addition, we found that the degree of entanglement between the photons can be calculated from the coincidences interferogram. The two-photon Michelson interferometer provides another possibility for QOCT with the advantages of simplicity, performance and adaptability. The resolution of the interferometer can be improved using ultrabroadband sources of entangled photons, e.g. photonic fibers. In addition, we can study the implementation of photonnumber resolving detectors in order to remove the detection of coincidences that is used for detecting entangled photon pairs.
Voluntary feed intake and transition of ingesta in the gastrointestinal tract of juvenile cobia (Rachycentron canadum) feed different diets

This study aimed to evaluate the palatability of a plant based protein diet (BL/A), with high inclusion levels of plant protein sources but balanced in lysine to arginine ratio (1.1), compared to two locally commercial pellets CD1 (Uni-President, Ltd.) and CD2 (INVE, Ltd.), and the transition of ingesta in juvenile cobia. Juvenile cobia were fed to satiety with each of the three diets had equal feeding rate of 5.3-5.4±0.3% BW (for a meal). No differences in stomach filling occurred between cobia fed the PBD diet and those fish fed the CD1 or CD2 diet. Gastric evacuation rates in cobia were performed as an exponential relationship, and were estimated as the function VT=V0 e-b(x) (VT, volume of feed at time T; V0, volume of feed at time 0; b, the instantaneous evacuation rate; and x, time postfeeding; R²>0.95). Between 77 to 80% of the stomach contents were evacuated to the lower parts of the gastrointestinal tract at 8 h, and most of consumed feed (98%) was emptied out of the stomach at 16 h postfeeding. This was supported by the fact that cobia had good appetite in the 2nd feeding of the day. Time required for the return of appetite in cobia was within 8 h after feeding to satiation. Key words: Cobia, lysine, arginine, evacuation
Vector Control for Mosquito in Ethiopia: A Review Article

Vector transmitted diseases remains a serious public health burden in the world. The current core methods used for malaria vector control interventions worldwide are Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) and long-lasting insecticidal nets, with Larval Source Management (LSM) applicable in certain settings where mosquito breeding sites are few, fixed and findable. Mosquitoes transmit many diseases including malaria, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis virus, West Nile virus, yellow fever virus, and filariasis. Of these, malaria transmitted primarily by Anopheles gambiae, dengue transmitted by Aedes aegypti and lymphatic filariasis transmitted by Culex quinquifasciatus are the most devastating problems in terms of the global number of people affected. Insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor residual spraying have been widely used as front-line tools against malaria vectors in endemic African regions. These preventive measures are highly effective against malaria vectors, which prefer to bite and rest inside the rooms. Some of the adulticide used for mosquito control include products derived from microorganisms, plants or minerals, synthetic molecules, organophosphates, some natural pyrethrins, or synthetic pyrethroids.
Multiplayer Computer Games : A Team Performance Assessment Research and Development Tool

Commercial computer games are being widely investigated by the military modeling, simulation, and training communities. The goal is to provide realistic operational environments for training, decision-making, and human behavior representation development. This approach has been enabled by the exploitation of the powerful graphics (almost photorealistic), high-fidelity physics and behaviors that are embedded in several of these low-cost games. Additionally, many of the more sophisticated computer games come bundled with editing and scripting tools offering the user the ability to access/modify game features and additional internal workings. This paper describes an effort to utilize Unreal Tournament 2004, a commercial computer game, as a vehicle to develop a testbed supporting the research and development of automated performance assessment technologies in collective training environments. The rationale, method, and evaluation of this proof-of-concept testbed are described. The paper concludes with a description of future activities planned in this area.
Joint Bayesian Variable and DAG Selection Consistency for High-dimensional Regression Models with Network-structured Covariates

We consider the joint sparse estimation of regression coefficients and the covariance matrix for covariates in a high-dimensional regression model, where the predictors are both relevant to a response variable of interest and functionally related to one another via a Gaussian directed acyclic graph (DAG) model. Gaussian DAG models introduce sparsity in the Cholesky factor of the inverse covariance matrix, and the sparsity pattern in turn corresponds to specific conditional independence assumptions on the underlying predictors. A variety of methods have been developed in recent years for Bayesian inference in identifying such network-structured predictors in regression setting, yet crucial sparsity selection properties for these models have not been thoroughly investigated. In this paper, we consider a hierarchical model with spike and slab priors on the regression coefficients and a flexible and general class of DAG-Wishart distributions with multiple shape parameters on the Cholesky factors of the inverse covariance matrix. Under mild regularity assumptions, we establish the joint selection consistency for both the variable and the underlying DAG of the covariates when the dimension of predictors is allowed to grow much larger than the sample size. We demonstrate that our method outperforms existing methods in selecting network-structured predictors in several simulation settings.
RDBMS LOKI Data URLs Labeling Interface Discovery Interface Heuristics Feedback Knowledge-BaseHDFS Spark

There are few things sadder than an unlabeled (or poorly labeled) dataset. Without names, data access becomes inordinately more difficult or even impossible. In this paper we describe the first steps towards building a new tool that makes it easier for users to properly label data, and to help preserve those labels for future use. Specifically, we outline the design of LOKI, a knowledge-base for storing column-naming heuristics, as well as an interactive tool: the LOKI editor for populating the knowledge-base. The LOKI editor primes the knowledge base by learning from example data (e.g., from open data portals), and assists domain experts in reviewing and refining the resulting heuristic naming schemes. We identify specific issues arising from training and show how the LOKI editor streamlines the process of manually repairing these issues.
Vertebral Augmentation : A Second ASBMR Task Force Report

Vertebral augmentation is among the current standards of care to reduce pain in patients with vertebral fractures (VF), yet a lack of consensus regarding efficacy and safety of percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty raises questions on what basis clinicians should choose one therapy over another. Given the lack of consensus in the field, the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) leadership charged this Task Force to address key questions on the efficacy and safety of vertebral augmentation and other nonpharmacological approaches for the treatment of pain after VF. This report details the findings and recommendations of this Task Force. For patients with acutely painful VF, percutaneous vertebroplasty provides no demonstrable clinically significant benefit over placebo. Results did not differ according to duration of pain. There is also insufficient evidence to support kyphoplasty over nonsurgical management, percutaneous vertebroplasty, vertebral body stenting, or KIVA®. There is limited evidence to determine the risk of incident VF or serious adverse effects (AE) related to either percutaneous vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. No recommendation can be made about harms, but they cannot be excluded. For patients with painful VF, it is unclear whether spinal bracing improves physical function, disability, or quality of life. Exercise may improve mobility and may reduce pain and fear of falling but does not reduce falls or fractures in individuals with VF. General and intervention-specific research recommendations stress the need to reduce study bias and address methodological flaws in study design and data collection. This includes the need for larger sample sizes, inclusion of a placebo control, more data on serious AE, and more research on nonpharmacologic interventions. Routine use of vertebral augmentation is not supported by current evidence. When it is offered, patients should be fully informed about the evidence. Anti-osteoporotic medications reduce the risk of subsequent vertebral fractures by 40–70%. © 2018 American Society for Bone and Mineral Research.
Expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs) in bovine placental cells in vivo and in vitro

Differentiation and restricted invasion/migration of trophoblast cells are crucial for feto-maternal communication in the synepitheliochorial placenta of cattle. EGF is expressed in the bovine placenta and likely regulates these cell properties. As cell migration and motility rely on the degradation of extracellular matrix we hypothesize that EGF is involved in the regulation of the MMP-9/TIMP-1 balance and thus could influence trophoblast migration, tissue remodeling, and the release of the fetal membranes after parturition. The aim of this in vitro study was to examine EGFmediated effects on cell motility, proliferation, and MMP-9 and TIMP-1 expression in cultured bovine trophoblast cells. We used a trophoblast cell line (F3) derived from bovine placentomes to examine the influence of EGF on MMP-9 and TIMP-1 expression by semiquantitative RT-PCR and MMP activity by zymography. Migration assays were performed using a Boyden chamber and cell motility was measured by time-lapse analyses. To identify the involved signaling cascades, phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) 42/44 and Akt was detected by Western blot. EGF treatment increased both the abundance of MMP-9 and TIMP-1 mRNAs and the proteolytic activity of MMP-9. Furthermore, EGF stimulated proliferation and migration of F3 cells. Addition of specific inhibitors of MAPK (PD98059) and/or PI3K (LY294002) activation abolished or reduced EGF-induced effects in all experiments. In conclusion, EGF-mediated effects stimulate migration and proliferation of bovine trophoblast cells and may be involved in bovine placental tissue remodeling and postpartum release of fetal membranes. Mol Reprod Dev. 2010 Jul;77(7):622-9. www.interscience. wiley.com DOI 10.1002/mrd.21197 8 Reproduced with permission.
GENETIC INFLUENCE ON DROUGHT TOLERANCE IN QUAKING ASPEN

Introduction Climate change poses a threat to quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) in the southwestern U.S. as increases in temperature and decreases in precipitation are predicted to lead to more frequent, severe droughts. While some populations of quaking aspen tolerate drought, the extent of their tolerance is unknown and likely has limitations which future environmental conditions may exceed. Quaking aspen is a clonal species, which provides an ideal system to study genetic contributions to drought-tolerance traits. The clonal ability of aspen allows for comparisons between individuals of the same clone as well as comparisons between clones, particularly between diploid and triploid clones. By quantifying levels of drought tolerance from clones over multiple years, the variability in how one clone responds to changes in climatic conditions can be studied (i.e. phenotypic plasticity). Phenotypic plasticity can allow a species to survive in unfavorable conditions and may allow for acclimation to new climate conditions. By comparing drought-tolerance traits between nearby clones within the same year, genetic influences on drought tolerance can be detected. Phenotypic plasticity combined with genetic influences on droughttolerance traits may allow certain clones to tolerate more severe drought than others. We hypothesize that all clones will exhibit phenotypic plasticity in drought-tolerance traits. Additionally, we hypothesize that genetic influence will be evident in drought-tolerance traits, and clones that experience the same environment will respond to drought similarly.