Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Lifestyle and Health Related Factors Among Randomly Selected Japanese Residents in the City of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and their Comparisons with Japanese in Japan

Our previous studies on mortality and cancer incidence showed a change in disease pattern among Japanese Brazilian in Sao Paulo, Brazil from that among Japanese in Japan. To clarify the cause of this change, a cross-sectional study was conducted for evaluating lifestyle and healthrelated factors among a representative sample of Japanese residents in Sao Paulo. The results obtained were compared with those from a cross-sectional study in five areas of Japan in which the similar protocol had been used. A questionnaire on lifestyle, anthropometric and blood pressure measurements, and blood and urine collections was administered to 411 randomly selected Japanese firstand second-generation residents aged 40 to 69 years in the city of Sao Paulo. A total of 251 (61%) subjects, 118 men and 133 women, 90 firstand 161 second-generation, participated in the study. Smoking and drinking habit, anthropometric measures and blood pressure level, and serum biochemical parameters were examined according to sex and age group. The level of total cholesterol, triglycerides and uric acid in sera, body weight and body mass index, and both systolic and diastolic blood pressures revealed a significantly higher value when compared with five Japanese groups in Japan, while serum HDL cholesterol and the percentage of smokers and drinkers were lower. These differences of lifestyle and health-related factors were discussed in relation to ischemic heart and cerebrovascular diseases and some types of cancer. J Epidemiol, 1994; 4 : 37-46.
SUPPORTING INTEROPERABILITY IN CORBA VIA OBJECT SERVICES

This report is a study of three of the CORBA object services. Based mainly upon [OMG 92, OMG94a, OMG94b], the study aims to identify the main issues of the design and implementation architecture of the persistent, events, and replication object services. The reseach was done with an emphasis upon employing the services in a halfbridge and gateway CORBA implementation which are the main goals of the TOCOOS project.
A Methodology for Feature Selection and Performance Optimization of Classifiers in CBIR Systems for Biological Images

The main objective of this paper is to introduce a methodology to improve the performance of Con- tent Based Image Retrieval (CBIR) system specific for biological images. The objective has been achieved by intelligent selection of discriminative set of feature vectors from the canonical set of feature vectors. The proper selection of a classifier and by fine tuning its model parameters can also help to obtain improved classification ac- curacy. We extracted canonical set of feature vectors from biological images using a popular tool named Weighted Neighbor Distance using Compound Hierarchy of algorithms Representing Morphology (Wndchrm). We adopted a two step approach for the selection of features. The first step is to partition the canonical set of feature vectors into four distinct feature vector sets based on the methodology and algorithms for extraction of features. The second step is to perform Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Fisher Score based selection of features from the partitioned set of feature vectors. The optimum set of feature vectors thus obtained is applied as training patterns to different classifier implementations such as Bayesian and Support Vector Machine (SVM) Classifiers. We used IICBU-2008 benchmark dataset [5, 7] of biological images for our experiments. We also compared the results with the results available for the wndchrm classifier. The results show that careful selection of the features and optimization of the classifier performance will lead to efficient implementation of CBIR systems.
Dynamic rate control scheduling for ATM switches

High-speed networks of the future must be able to support traffic with a wide range of characteristics and quality-of-service (QoS) requirements. In an ATM switch, the order in which buffered cells are served plays a crucial role in determining QoS. This paper proposes a new approach to cell scheduling in an ATM switch based on dynamic rate control. Dynamic rate control scheduling provides minimum rate guarantees, flexible distribution of unused bandwidth and internal switch congestion control in a switch with multiple bottleneck points. The paper develops the principles of dynamic rate control scheduling and discusses its application to ATM switches.
Current Status and Future Prospects of Anti-Tubercular Drugs

The inexorable rise in cases of tuberculosis worldwide fuelled by the HIV epidemic highlights the need for new drugs and particularly those that can shorten the duration of treatment. Clinical trials of existing broad-spectrum agents such as the fluoroquinolone moxifloxacin are proceeding, on the basis of efficacy in models of infection and preliminary clinical data. These may provide a temporary solution, but the real breakthrough will come when novel agents with potent sterilizing activity are discovered. Few such novel pre-clinical drug candidates exist and therefore considerable effort is being exerted to employ new tools to identify drug targets essential for survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. No new classes of drugs for TB have been developed in the past 30 years, reflecting the inherent difficulties in discovery and clinical testing of new agents and the lack of pharmaceutical industry research in the area so there is an urgent need to develop novel anti-tubercular agents. This manuscript highlights the current antitubercular drugs and some recent advances in the field of anti-tubercular research programmes.
COMPARISON OF THE EFFECT OF MIME THERAPY VERSUS CONVENTIONAL THERAPY ON THE SUNNYBROOK FACIAL GRADING SYSTEM IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE BELL'S PALSY

Background: Facial resting symmetry and expressions are determinants of facial attractiveness & being a marker of good health. Mime therapy is a combination of mime and physiotherapy and aims to promote symmetry of the face at rest and during movement. The objective of this study is to compare the effect of Mime therapy and conventional therapy on the facial functions in patients with acute Bell's palsy. Method: The quasi-experimental study was conducted at SBB College of physiotherapy. A convenience sample was taken consisting of 30 participant s, 10 in each group. Group A received Mime therapy. Group B, conventional therapy and Group C received home exercise program. Facial symmetry at rest and movement was assessed through Sunnybrook facial grading scale (FGS) after completion of 10 sessions to each group. At the end of treatment, response to treatment was assessed by the Patient's global impression of change scale (PGIC). Level of significance was kept at 5%. Result: Analysis of variance was used to compare all outcomes. At the end of 10 sessions, scores on Sunnybrook FGS (p<0.001) and PGIC (p<0.001) shows significant difference within and between groups. Post hoc Bonferroni test was used for multiple comparisons. FGS shows significant differences between groups A&B (p<0.001) and groups A&C (p<0.001). But no significant difference was seen between groups B&C(p=1.00). PGIC scale shows significant differences between groups A&B (p<0.001) and A&C (p<0.001) but no significant difference was seen betwee n groupsB&C (p=1. 00). Conclusion: Mime therapy improves facial symmetry and functions more than conventional therapy and home exercises in people with acute Bells' Palsy. No difference was found between conventional therapy and home exercise program.
An Iris Recognition Algorithm of Multiple Features Extraction and Fusion

In this paper, an iris recognition algorithm of multiple features extraction and fusion was proposed, which was different from the classical iris recognition algorithm that focused on a single texture feature. Firstly, the collected iris images were preprocessed. Secondly, features of preprocessed images were extracted by using Log-Gabor filter and Haar wavelet, and values of similarity were calculated by adopting Hamming Distance and Weighted Euclidean Distance methods. Finally, the Logistic Regression Classifier was used to fuse and classify the values of similarity. The experimental results verified the effectiveness of the algorithm, and a higher correct recognition rate was gained.
Corrosion et traitements de surface des biomatériaux

Les biomateriaux sont, par definition, des materiaux biocompatibles avec l'organisme humain. Bien qu'imagines il y a plusieurs millenaires, ce n'est que dans les dernieres decennies que leur developpement s'est accelere. Ces materiaux ont pour objectif d'allonger la duree de vie du corps humain en remplacant ou en restaurant une ou plusieurs fonctions defaillantes. Or, comme tous materiaux, ils peuvent subir des alterations dans l'environnement biologique de leur utilisation. On parle alors de biodegradation. Afin de minimiser ces interactions, il est necessaire de realiser un traitement de surface pour ameliorer leur biocompatibilite. Cet article presente donc les proprietes des biomateriaux ainsi que leurs comportements en milieux physiologiques naturels et synthetiques. Sont detailles egalement les methodes de traitement de surface, suivant les types de materiaux utilises.
Magneto-inertial navigation: principles and application to an indoor pedometer

This thesis presents the magneto-inertial navigation technique (MINAV) using magnetic disturbances and inertial sensors (accelerometers and gyrometers) to address the positioning problem of a rigid body in motion. The manuscript provides design guidelines and procedures enabling the creation of a system implementing this technique in real conditions. An example of operational system, the "magneto-inertial pedometer", providing a GPS-free indoor navigation solution is presented.
Radiation dose from 18F-FDG PET/CT procedures: influence of specific CT model and protocols

The increasing use of the integrated 18 F-fluoro-deoxy-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging modality in the management of tubercular lesions raises concerns about associated radiation exposure. This work aimed to study the effects of CT model and study protocols on the overall radiation dose from a PET/CT examination. Two PET/CT systems with five representative CT exposure protocols applied for clinical patients in PET/CT imaging following retrospective evaluation were studied. CT doses were calculated using the CT-Expo dosimetry software (version 2.4), while the PET component dose was estimated applying the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) 106 dose coefficients. The total effective dose ranged from 8.0 to 24.05 mSv for system I and 8.35 to 26.85 mSv for system II, resulting in differences of 4.3 to 15% for the low-dose scan and 4.1 to 11% for standard dose scans. The CT component contribution to the total dose was between 32 and 77% for system I, and 35 and 79% for system II. However, the contributions were not significantly different (p > 0.05) for all protocols. The observed variation in CT contribution represents a requisite pedestal on the need for a nation-wide dose assessment for further optimization of the imaging procedure to maximize benefit to patients.
Variables asociadas a la salud física y mental percibida en estudiantes universitarios de Lima

espanolEl proposito de la presente investigacion es analizar la asociacion entre la salud fisica y mental percibida y las variables sociodemograficas, academicas y psicologicas en un grupo de 520 estudiantes de una universidad privada de Lima. Para este proposito, se utilizo el cuestionario SF36, la escala de Autoeficacia General, la escala de Estres Percibido (PSS) y el Cuestionario de Estimacion de Afrontamiento (COPE 60). Los resultados indican que los hombres obtuvieron puntuaciones mayores en las dimensiones de salud fisica en comparacion con las mujeres. Los alumnos que presentaron menores dificultades academicas obtuvieron mayores puntajes en las dimensiones de salud mental. Finalmente, el estres percibido obtuvo correlaciones mas fuertes con las dimensiones de salud fisica y mental percibida. Se espera que los resultados contribuyan con el desarrollo de los programas enfocados en la prevencion y promocion de la salud de los estudiantes universitarios. EnglishThis investigation aims to analyze the association between the perceived physical and mental health and the sociodemographic, academic and psychological variables in a group of 520 students from a private university of Lima. For this purpose, the Short Form- 36 Health Survey (SF-36), the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and the Coping Estimation Inventory (COPE 60) were used. The results show that men obtained higher scores in the dimensions of physical health compared to women. Students who had less academic difficulties obtained higher scores in the dimensions of mental health. Finally, the perceived stress exhibited stronger correlations with the dimensions of perceived physical and mental health. It is expected that these results contribute to the development of programs focused on health prevention and promotion of university students.
Inspired 3D Character Setup

Section 1: Overview 1. A Look Inside 2. Interview with Phil Tippett 3. So You Want to Be a Technical Animator? Section 2: Fundamentals of Character Set Up 4. Chapter Design 5. Anatomy-Finding Your Inner Leonardo 6. Interview with Andy Jones 7. The Basic Building Blocks of Creating Effective Characters 8. Channels, Attributes, and Constraints 9. Creating and Understanding Skeletons and Kinematics Joints 10. Deformations 11. Expressions and MEL Scripting 12. Planning for Character Set Up 13. Creating a Simple Biped 14. Interview with Rick Grandy Section 3: The Character Pipeline 15. Creating a Complex Biped 16. Adding the Details 17. Interview with Time McGlaughlin
Resource selection matching algorithm in underlay cognitive radio networks

In this paper, the resource allocation in an underlay cognitive radio network is considered, in which the SUs can operate on the same spectrum band with the primary users simultaneously. In order to maximize the total throughput of SUs, an optimal selection matching (OSM) algorithm is proposed to allocate the resource in the underlay cognitive radio network. It makes every SU find the satisfied spectrum resource, and meanwhile the interference from SUs is induced. Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm has the significant improvement in total throughput compared with others.
Moderne Bildgebung in der Diagnostik der frühen Arthritis

Zusammenfassung Neben dem Erreichen der klinischen Remission – durch frühzeitige antirheumatische Therapie induziert – gilt inzwischen auch das Ziel, die radiologische Progression aufzuhalten, um beim Patienten so Funktionalität und Arbeitsunfähigkeit zu erhalten, Lebensqualität zu verbessern und zuletzt kumulative Kosten signifikant zu reduzieren. Sowohl die Anamnese als auch die klinische Untersuchung sind unabdingbare Voraussetzung, können aber subklinische Entzündung vor allem bei Patienten mit schleichendem Beginn, ohne systemische Entzündung und geringer Krankheitsaktivität bei Erstvorstellung übersehen. Moderne bildgebende Verfahren wie die hochauflösende Arthrosonografie, Magnetresonanztomografie sowie Hybrid- und fluoreszenzoptische Verfahren können entzündliche Veränderungen sehr früh und sicher erfassen und so einen Beitrag zur frühzeitigen Diagnose bzw. strukturelle Diagnoseabsicherung leisten. Auf diese Weise können sie helfen, die gewünschte moderne Behandlungsstrategie zu gewährleisten.
Towards Security Issues and Solutions in Cognitive Radio Networks

Cognitive radio technology is the vision of pervasive wireless communications that improves the spectrum utilization and offers many social and individual benefits. The objective of the cognitive radio network technology is to use the unutilized spectrum by primary users and fulfill the secondary users’ demands irrespective of time and location (any time and any place). Due to their flexibility, the Cognitive Radio Networks (CRNs) are vulnerable to numerous threats and security problems that will affect the performance of the network. Little attention has been given to security aspects in cognitive radio networks. In this chapter, the authors discuss the security issues in cognitive radio networks, and then they present an intensive list of the main known security threats in CRN at various layers and the adverse effects on performance due to such threats, and the current existing paradigms to mitigate such issues and threats. Finally, the authors highlight proposed directions in order to make CRN more authenticated, reliable, and secure.
Regeling van een vierde orde systeem met wrijving

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Presbifagia: estado da arte da deglutição do idoso

ABSTRACT Introduction: Presbyphagia is characterized by changes in the role of swallowing during the aging of the human being in what are expected slowness and reduction of movements of oral structures, which cause an adaptation to feeding process and leaves the elderly propensity to develop dysphagia. Aim: This paper aims to characterize the oral facial function of swallowing in elderly and establishing expected changes that occur with aging. Material and Methods: This is a systematic review of literature with a descriptive statistical analysis of survey data published over the past 10 years, through the descriptors and their combinations: aging, elderly, swallowing and dysphagia, videofluroscopy of swallowing and clinical evaluation of deglutition. Results: Were located 92 articles published, being relevant for this study 17. Conclusion: The data from this study suggest that the elderly have modifications in case of swallowing, but these factors alone do not cause dysphagia but adaptations of structures in order to achieve a safe swallowing. Keywords: Aging; Swallowing; Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences; Presbyphagia;
The Effect Locus of Control and Organizational Culture Toward Employee Performance with Organizational Commitments as Intervening Variable

This study aims to examine the influence of locus of control and organizational culture toward employee performancewith organizational commitment as an intervening variable.The use of organizational commitment as a predictor in evaluating employee performances makes this research different from all other research. The source of data from this study was obtained from primary data by distributing questionnaires with sample size target is 141 employees. The analytical method used in this study is multiple regression analysis and path analysis. The results of this study indicate that there is a direct relationship between locus of control and organizational culture toward organizational commitment and employee performance.Also, there is an indirect effect between locus of control and organizational culturetoward employee performance with organizational commitment as an intervening variable.
A MEMS based 2.7V, 2.4GHZ LNA for Bluetooth™ applications

A CMOS LNA using MEMS Technology. Highlighting the "on-chip" inductors with quality factor used to replaceprevious off chip models. The operating frequency fo=2.4GHz with power dissipation of 20mW and overall noise figure of lessthan 1dB. It achieves an input return loss S11=-37.7dB. With a supply voltage of Vdd=2.7V giving out S21=24.3dB, S12=-40.7dB, and S22=-30dB. Cascode topology was used with an output buffer that dramatically reduces power dissipation whileconserving the gain.
Urogenitale Chlamydia trachomatis-lnfektionen: Technische Aspekte der kulturellen Routinediagnostik

Um die Beeinflussung der mikrobiologischen Diagnostik urethraler Chlamydia trachomatis-Infektionen durch die Abstrichtechnik und die Bedingungen des Probentransportes zu untersuchen, wurden bei 76 männlichen Patienten mit Chlamydieninfektionen Abstriche aus unterschiedlichen Abschnitten der Harnröhre entnommen sowie in einem anderen Versuch Standardproben bekannter Erregerdichte verschiedenen Lagerungstemperaturen ausgesetzt. Die durch den Abstrich gewonnenen bzw. nach dem Lagerungsintervall noch vorhandenen, infektionstüchtigen Chlamydienelementarkörper wurden anschließend in Cycloheximid-sensibilisierten McCoy-Zellen angezüchtet und quantifiziert Dabei zeigten die Abstriche aus dem Orificium urethrae im Vergleich zu den Kulturen der tiefen Harnröhrenabstriche in 10% falsch negative Ergebnisse. Im Gegensatz zur schnellen lnaktivierung,der Chlamydien bei Raumtemperatur konnte eine Kühlung auf4°C den temperaturabhängigen Infektiositätsverlust soweit reduzieren, daß auch nach 24 Std. noch eine verläßliche Anzüchtung in der Zellkultur gewährleistet war.
La televisión, lo televisivo y sus audiencias. El estallido de sus vínculos con la ficción

espanolEn este ensayo se analiza la transformacion multiple del vinculo mediatico de las audiencias. Se destacan algunos de los cambios mas drasticos e ineditos que la ficcion contemporanea, televisual y cinematografica esta realizando en sus propias estructuras narrativas, en la misma concepcion de sus audiencias y su vinculo con ellas. Las estrategias desafiantes de esta ficcion interpelan cada vez mas de una manera transmedial a las audiencias televisivas. EnglishThis essay analyzes the multiple transformation of audiences' media link. It highlights some of the most drastic and newest changes of contemporary TV and film fiction in their own storytelling structures, in understanding their audiences and in the link between them. Such challenging strategies are increasingly questioning TV audiences in a transmedial way.
Complex impedance mapping using GPR survey methods

GPR surveys are normally processed to provide reflection images free of static offsets and long period drift. However in many surveys the raw data is observed to contain systematic decays consistent with Cole-Cole models of complex impedance. The resulting time-constants can be used to provide additional constraints for geotechnical investigations of moisture content and plasticity in soils.
A novel camera calibration method without distortion model

CCD camera calibration technique is an important part of image processing. The calibration accuracy of CCD camera parameters determines the precision of the image processing system. With the development of industry, the demand for image processing precision is increasing, so the precision and robustness of CCD camera calibration technique are required to be higher. In order to further improving camera calibration accuracy and simplifying calibration process, in this paper, we proposed a new method of camera calibration on the basis of the traditional camera calibration technique. Different from the traditional calibration method, this new calibration technique uses a “black box system” to build a link between the ideal image points and actual ones instead of setting up linear CCD camera imaging model (i.e. pinhole imaging model) and nonlinear imaging model about camera distortion. The actual pixel coordinates of the camera image are the input values, and the reprojection points obtained by the world coordinates are the output values. In order to verify the validity of this method, we carry out experiments based on the improved calibration method of zhang zhengyou.1 And finally we verified the feasibility of this method by comparing the experimental results respectively obtained though carrying out the calibration method this paper proposed and the traditional calibration method by camera calibration toolbox.