Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The role of L-3-1-123-iodine-α-methyl tyrosine-SPECT in cerebral gliomas

Summary L-3-1-123-iodine-a-methyltyrosine (IMT) is a 1-123-labelled amino acid which has been used for single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) of cerebral gliomas for more than a decade. IMT-SPECT is able to detect tumor infiltration independent of disruptions of the blood-brain barrier which is often difficult with computed tomography or magnetic resonance tomography. The method is useful to detect tumor recurrences and helps to distinguish gliomas from non-neoplastic brain masses. IMT-SPECT is thus a valuable tool in the diagnostic evaluation and in therapy planning of patients with cerebral gliomas.
Impact of Hormonal Treatment in Patients with Metastatic Prostatic Carcinoma (Retrospective Study)

Abstract Background: worldwide, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of death from cancer in men. Objective: studying the impact of hormonal treatment in patients with metastatic prostatic carcinoma. Subjects and Methods: This retrospective study included all patients diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, treated at our center between the year 2007 and 2016, data of patients included was reviewed from the charts and analyzed for outcome. Results: the study included 39 patients, 21 patients (52.6 %) had subjected to primary bilateral orchiectomy as first line management while (18) patients (47.4%) received ADT. Median PFS for 1st line hormonal treatment was18.4 months and Median OS were 25.5 months. Patients with good performance (PS) status 0- II had longer overall survival than those with PS III (37 vs. 18 months) with significant P- value (0.05). Patients with base line PSA around 70ng/ml had longer OS (23 vs. 11 months) with significant P- value (0.05). Conclusions: Outcome of metastatic prostate cancer patients who have been treated at our center significantly affected by PS at presentation and baseline PSA level, however the absolute survival number needs to be improved by implementation of newly approved drugs in the 1st and 2nd lines, that isn’t currently available in our center.
Brain injury modulating mood disorder in an adolescent male: Exploring the rational links

Brain injuries can predispose as well as precipitate psychiatric disorders. The course of a pre-existing psychiatric disorder may get altered due to brain injury. Alteration of the symptoms of the on-going psychiatric disorder due to brain injury may produce diagnostic dilemma. Presence of brain injury also limits the options of pharmacological treatments. Prolongation of the neuropsychiatric symptoms due to brain injury also produces significant morbidity compromising the quality of life. Treatment response and propensity to develop side effects to psychotropic medications also increase following brain injury. We describe here the case of an adolescent male, in whom brain injury altered the mood symptoms significantly. The challenges in management and the outcome are also discussed with review of literature.
A review on the roles of electrical low-frequency deep brain stimulation and modulatory action of the serotonergic system in seizure

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects approximately 50 million people and about 30% of them have seizures despite antiepileptic-drug therapy. Even if 50% of these 600,000 or so patients benefit from surgical resection, many would still need new therapeutic approaches. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been suggested as an alternative to drug therapy. Low frequency stimulation (LFS) is an effective pattern of DBS that can decrease epileptic seizures. The incidence of epileptic seizures has been described by an imbalance between excitatory (glutamatergic) and inhibitory (GABAergic) neurotransmission. This phenomenon may be affected by other neurotransmitter systems, including serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT). The Serotonergic system undergoes many alterations in the epileptic brain. The link between LFS and serotonin release has been studied and it is documented that 5- HT1A receptor antagonist reduces the anti-convulsant effects of LFS. Thus, considering the effects of the serotonergic system in neuronal activities in the epileptic brain, it may be involved in the anti-convulsant mechanism(s) of LFS. In this review, we introduce the effects of low frequency stimulation on seizure and its possible mechanisms. The role of some neuromodulators in mediating the anti-convulsive effects of LFS and the probable signaling changes will be discussed.
Decision as a Service (DaaS): A Service-Oriented Architecture Approach for Decisions in Processes

Separating decision modelling from the processes modelling concern recently gained significant support in literature, as incorporating both concerns into a single model impairs the scalability, maintainability, flexibility, and understandability of both processes and decisions. Most notably the introduction of the Decision Model and Notation (DMN) standard by the Object Management Group provides a suitable solution for externalising decisions from processes and automating decision enactments for processes. This article introduces a systematic way of tackling the separation of the decision modelling concern from process modelling by providing a Decision as a Service (DaaS) layered Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) which approaches decisions as automated and externalised services that processes need to invoke on demand to obtain the decision outcome. The DaaS mechanism is elucidated by a formalisation of DMN constructs and the relevant layer elements. Furthermore, DaaS is evaluated against the fundamental characteristics of the SOA paradigm, proving its contribution in terms of abstraction, reusability, loose coupling, and other pertinent SOA principles. Additionally, the benefits of the DaaS design on process-decision modelling and mining are discussed. Finally, the DaaS design is illustrated on a real-life event log of a bank loan application and approval process, and the SOA maturity of DaaS is assessed.
IMPACT OF REAL ESTATE SECTOR GROWTH ON THE TAX REVENUE GROWTH IN KENYA PRESENTED By MBAKA NYABOKE COLLETA A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF A DEGREE OF MASTERS OF ARTS

xii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION . 1 1.1 Background . 1 1.2 Statement of the Research Problem . 6 1.3 Research Questions . 6 1.4 Research Objectives . 7 1.4. 1 General Objective . 7 1.4. 2 Specific Objectives . 7 1.5. Justification of the Study . 7 1.6. Scope of the Study . 8 1.7 Organization of the Study . 8 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW . 9 2.
Fourier-Galerkin Method for Stochastic Homogenization of Elliptic Partial Differential Equations

This thesis covers the basics in the stochastic homogenization of elliptic partial differential equations, from underlying theory up to numerical approaches. In particular, we introduce and analyze a combination of the Fourier-Galerkin method in the spatial domain with a collocation method in the stochastic domain. The material coefficients are assumed to depend on a finite number of random variables. We present a comparison of the Monte Carlo method with the full tensor grid and sparse grid collocation method for two applications. The first one is the checkerboard problem with continuous random variables, the other considers the material coefficients to be described in terms of an autocorrelation function.
A Low-Voltage Fourth-Order Switched-Capacitor Filter with Dynamic Switching Bias

Wideband filters employing OP Amplifiers (OP Amps) are required in sensing devices. A low-voltage 4th-order Switched-Capacitor Low-Pass Filter (SC LPF) employing 3-V power Low-Voltage Folded-Cascode CMOS OP Amps with a Dynamic Switching Bias circuit (LV DSBFC OP Amps) capable of processing video signals, which enables low power consumption and operation in wide bandwidths, is proposed. This SC LPF consists of two-stage biquadratic circuits cascading two 2-order SC LPFs to achieve the sufficiently sharp roll-off. In this circuit, dynamic charging operations through two-phase clock pulses during the on-state period of the OP Amps and non-charging operation during their remaining off-state period are separated. A load capacitance of the OP Amps, and a sample-hold circuit consisting of sampling switch and holding capacitor in this SC LPF, were optimized. Through SPICE simulations, it was shown that the 4-order SC LPF with an OP Amp switching duty ratio of 50 % is able to operate at a 14.3 MHz high speed dynamic switching rate, allowing processing video signals. The roll-off response of this 4th-order SC LPF was greatly improved compared to that in the 2nd-order SC LPF. At over 5 MHz within the stop-band, a gain below -31.5 dB, which is suitable, was achieved. The power consumption of this 4th-order SC LPF reduced to 67 % of that observed in the static operation of the OP Amps, and decreased to 56.9 % of that in the 4th-order SC LPF with conventional 5-V power DSBFC OP Amps. Thus, the simulation results confirmed that the two-stage biquadratic SC LPF circuit configuration with the increased filter order of the fourth using 3-V power LV DSBFC OP Amps is useful for achieving a wide stop-band with a high attenuation and low power consumption.
A novel fungus, Mycodomus formicartus associated with black ant, Dolichoderus thoracicus (Smith) on bamboo

A fungus on a bamboo plant in Dan Sai district, Loei province, Thailand was collected for identification. Its appearance consisted of a greyto-black matter with pores on the surface attached on a bamboo branch, and a population of black ants, Dolichoderus thoracicus (Smith) was associated with this fungus. Inside its fruiting body, there was a cavity functioning as a nest. With very dense hyphal mass, perithecia with periphyses were produced below the surface of the fruiting body. Asci contained 8 partascospores. The phylogenetic trees using three DNA regions, 18s rDNA, 28s rDNA and internal transcribed spacer suggested that it was in Dothideomycetes, Capnodiaceae but did not fit in any reported genus. Therefore, a new genus Mycodomus and species, Mycodomus formicartus were proposed and described.
International Journal of Human Sciences / Uluslararası İnsan Bilimleri Dergisi

Research Problem/aim: This study examined whether process recording increases self-focus, and whether this effect is moderated by self-compassion. Methods: Participants included 31 undergraduates in Tokyo. A pre-post-test design was used. Participants completed measures including self-focus and self-compassion before and after process recording. Participants were divided into high and low self-compassion groups. Findings: Overall, the mean rumination and reflection scores were 42.0 and 37.9, respectively, at pre-intervention. The low self-compassion group (n = 14) showed no significant changes in either subscale. The high self-compassion group (n = 17) showed a significant reduction in rumination. Conclusions: Overall, process recording does not influence self-focus, but does reduce rumination in those with high self-compassion. Enhancing self-compassion is needed before using process recording to prevent excessive rumination.
Toolbox Approach for the Development of New Business Models in Industrie 4.0

— Companies are facing manifold challenges while trying to implement Industrie 4.0, which are in great parts rooted in the complexity of Industrie 4.0 and its associated fields of research. Business models are changing due to technological and economic changes. The implementation of Industrie 4.0 in the value added process offers many potentials. In order for a company to differentiate itself from the competition service deliveries will be done through a dynamic business network and are increasingly becoming the main product rather than the product supplementation. In addition, business models have to be adapted to changing conditions or new concepts need to be developed. The designed business model toolbox depicts the different elements and stages of development of business models. The application levels cover many business processes that may be affected by the implementation. For the development of new business models ideas processes from order intake to delivery, as well as processes in the supply chain and development are considered. This Toolbox can be used in workshops during the analysis and creativity phase to identify the company's maturity level in terms of Industrie 4.0 and to provide ideas for new business models. The Toolbocx Industrie 4.0 Business Models is easy to use and enables a systematical generation of ideas, which forms the starting point for further business models.
SEASONAL EFFECT ON SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS OF MURRAH BUFFALO BULLS RAISED UNDER TROPICAL CLIMATE

This study was carried out to evaluate the seasonal variation on semen characteristics of Murrah buffalo bulls in Indonesia. A total of three Murrah buffalo bulls were included in this study. The semen was collected once a week during the rainy season (from January to April and from October to December) and the dry season (from May to September). Immediately after collection, the semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm output, individual motility, post-thawing motility, and straw production were evaluated. The results showed that the season did not change (P>0.05) the semen volume, individual motility, and post-thawing motility. However, sperm concentration, total sperm output, and straw production were decreased in the dry season (P<0.05) as compared to the rainy season. In conclusion, several semen characteristics of Murrah buffalo bulls may vary depending on the season of collection. The semen collection during the rainy season is more profitable than the dry season.
Flowering and fruiting of Ananas comosus L. Merr. in two cultivation systems under subtropical conditions

EnglishPineapple production in the subtropics is limited bylow temperatures.Frost affects the growth and development of the plants, being the main factor that compromises production. One way to mitigate this problem is theuseofplastic covers(greenhouses), which could, however,negatively affect the productivity. We studied theflowering and fruiting of pineapple (Ananas comosusL. Merr.) in two cropping systems (greenhouse and field) in asubtropical regionin the northeast of Argentina. Two experimental batches, with plastic covers and uncovered, divided into eight plots,were set up and phenological crop monitoring was performed. The experimental design was completely random.At the time of harvest,physical and chemical variables, suchas lengthof fruit length with crown, fruit length without crown, equatorial diameter, density, firmness, °Brix and acidityvalues,were analysedto representfruit quality. The results showed significant differences between the cultivation systems studied. Cultivation type had a marked effect on fruit quality; fruits produced in the greenhouse had a higher weight and size than thoseproduced in the field; however,the chemical variables related to flavour did not differ significantly between the two cultivation types. EnglishLa produccion de pina (Ananas comosus L.Merr) en el subtropico encuentra como principal factor limitante a las bajas temperaturas, ya que afectan el crecimiento y desarrollo de la planta. Una posibilidad concreta para controlar esta dificultad es el uso de coberturas plasticas o invernaculos, el cual podrian incidir en el cultivo y su productividad. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el comportamiento de la floracion y fructificacion de la pina en dos sistemas de cultivo en regiones subtropicales del nordeste argentino. Se establecieron dos lotes experimentales, con cobertura plastica y sin cobertura, divididos cada uno en ocho parcelas. El diseno experimental fue completamente al azar. Se realizo el seguimiento fenologico del cultivo y para determinar la calidad del fruto se analizaron variables fisicas y quimicas: longituddel fruto con y sin corona, diametro ecuatorial, densidad, firmeza, °Brix y acidez. Los resultados mostraron diferencias significativas entre los sistemas de cultivo estudiados, en donde el sistema de cultivo tuvo un marcado efecto a favor de las frutas producidas por plantas bajo cobertura plastica presentaron un peso y tamano superior a las producidas sin cobertura;sin embargo las variables quimicas relacionadas con el sabor en ambos sistemas no fueron afectadas significativamente.
Introducing Engineering Data Logistics for Production Systems Engineering

In the parallel engineering of large and long-running automation systems, such as Production Systems Engineering (PSE) projects, engineering teams with different backgrounds work in a so-called Round-Trip Engineering (RTE) process to iteratively enrich and refine their engineering artifacts and need to exchange data efficiently to prevent the divergence of local engineering models. Unfortunately, the heterogeneity of local engineering artifacts and data coming from several engineering disciplines makes it hard to integrate the discipline-specific views on the data for efficient synchronization. In this chapter, we introduce use cases to illustrate RTE requirements for an Engineering Data Logistics (EDaL) process and information system that enable the efficient integration and systematic exchange of engineering data in a PSE project. We propose the concept of an EDaL process that analyzes Engineering Data Exchange (EDEx) flows from data providers to a consumer. We introduce requirements and steps for an EDEx process that guides the definition and semantic mapping of engineering data elements for exchange. We discuss main requirements for and design elements of an EDaL information system for automating EDaL process capabilities. We evaluate the effectiveness and effort of the EDEx process and concepts in a feasibility case study with requirements and data from real-world use cases at a large PSE company in comparison to a traditional manual point-to-point engineering data exchange. Results from the feasibility study indicate that the EDEx process may be more effective than the traditional point-to-point engineering artifact exchange and a good foundation for EDaL in an engineering project.
Research into Net Assessment of System Lifecycle for Teleoperation of Deep Space Mission

—Critical elements in deep space mission reside in that the rover travels over the surrounding undetermined environment of planet and conducts scientific exploration under the ground control via teleoperation system. Such a teleoperation system plays a vital role in the whole deep space mission. Different from other information systems, the teleoperation system cannot be modified once the deep space mission has been launched. Therefore, it must be assessed quantitatively before and during its implementation. Following the "Net Assessment" theory in the field of national defense and taking national military software standards as baseline, the system development process net assessment model covering “Man, Machine, Material, Method, and Environment (4M1E)” is established in this paper. Then the Net Assessment Method (NAM) combined with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Entropy Weight Method (EWM) is proposed to solve the weight vector. In the final part of this paper, the teleoperation system for China’s Chang'e 3 (CE-3) and Chang'e 4 (CE-4) deep space missions is employed as a case study to verify the applicability of this study, meanwhile the untrustworthy elements of the teleoperation system are discovered upon the net assessment result. The work completed in this paper is beneficial to the development process improvement of military information system.
Influence of tomato cream soup physical parameters on satiety potential level

A b s t r a c t. This study analysed the diversity of subjectively perceived satiety level induced by the consumption of isocaloric portions of tomato cream soup, prepared with starch additions such as potatoes, pearl barley, pasta and white rice, in the context of differences in weight, viscosity and density of individual tomato cream soups.The study assumed that diversity of physical parameters of soups, determined by the type of the starch addition, affects the feeling of satiety after consumption. Determination of the satiety level after consumption of an isocaloric portion of soup was carried out among 186 persons. For each of the examined soups, weight, viscosity and density of the isocaloric portion was determined. The level of subjectively perceived satiety after consumption of an isocaloric portion of soup was determined using the unstructured visual analogue scale, VAS. The weight of the isocaloric portion was determined by weighing, viscosity was determined using the Brookfield DV-III model viscometer, with the “Rheocalc” software, density was determined using the pycnometer. The highest satiety potential, expressed as the area under the curve (AUC = (VAS, t)), was found for tomato soup with potato AUC, and the lowest – tomato soup with pasta. The soup with potatoes demonstrated the highest weight, the highest viscosity and the lowest density of an isocaloric portion. The comparison of the parameter values for multiple regression equations, determining the relation between AUC values and the examined physical properties of soups, demonstrated that soups of high weight, significant viscosity and low density of the isocaloric portion show a high ability to induce the feeling of satiety. K e y w o r d s: density, viscosity, weight, satiety level
Design of preview controller for a type of discrete-time interconnected systems

This article proposes and studies a problem of preview control for a type of discrete-time interconnected systems. First, adopting the technique of decentralized control, isolated subsystems are constructed by splitting the correlations between the systems. Utilizing the difference operator to the system equations and error vectors, error systems are built. Then, the preview controller is designed for the error system of each isolated subsystem. The controllers of error systems of isolated subsystems are aggregated as a controller of the interconnected system. Finally, by employing Lyapunov function method and the properties of non-singular M-matrix, the guarantee conditions for the existence of preview controllers for interconnected systems are given. The numerical simulation shows that the theoretical results are effective.
Molecular Characterization and Genotyping Study of Food Poisoning Staphylococcus aureus, Isolated from Raw Milk and Milk Products in Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq

Staphylococcus aureus still resembles one of the primary causes of food poisoning induced specifically by milk and its products. Recent studies from neighbor countries of Iraq showed the presence of this bacterium in the milk of cattle, sheep, and goat. The current study aimed to genetically identify S. aureus that was cultivated from 16 raw milk, 20 cheese, and 13 cream samples. The results show positive isolation of the bacterium in 6 (37.5%), 8 (40%), and 3(23%) samples respectively. Then, the isolates were subjected to multiplex polymerase chain reaction (mPCR) technique targeting enterotoxin genes, sea, seb, and seg. Interestingly, the milk samples showed amplification of these genes in 3 (33.3%), 1 (16.6%), and 4 (66.6%) isolates respectively. the cheese results revealed amplification of the genes in 4 (50%), 2 (25%), and 5 (62.5%) isolates respectively. Moreover, the cream indicated amplification of seg gene only in 1 (33.3%) isolate. Finally and to genotype the bacterium, the accessory gene regulator (agr) was employed to detect the bacterium nucleotide polymorphism. The results place the isolated S. aureus in different genotype groups but mostly in Group I and Group III. The current study results determine S. aureus as a pathogenic organism that thrives the milk and its products and might be responsible for many cases of food poisoning in the city.