Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Ordre des compléments postverbaux en français : poids et accessibilité discursive

Dans le domaine postverbal, l’ordre des complements du verbe est relativement libre (Paul donnera un livre a chacun / Paul donnera a chacun un livre). Nous cherchons a determiner quels sont les facteurs qui influencent le choix d’un ordre par rapport a l’autre. Nous nous interessons en particulier a deux facteurs : le poids grammatical et l’accessibilite discursive. En ce qui concerne le poids, nous soulevons la question de sa definition : cette notion doit-elle etre definie en termes de complexite syntaxique ou de longueur ? L’accessibilit e discursive, definie comme le caractere donne ou nouveau des referents, a ete mentionnee comme un facteur pertinent dans certains travaux sur le francais (Blinkenberg 1928, Berrendonner 1987), mais aucune etude empirique n’a permis de montrer son role dans le domaine postverbal. A partir d’une etude experimentale de completion de phrases, nous montrons que ces deux facteurs expliquent en partie l’ordre choisi par les locuteurs. Les resultats obtenus permettent d’affirmer que le poids grammatical doit etre defini en termes de longueur des constituants et de complexite syntaxique (dans la lignee de Wasow et Arnold 2005, sur l’anglais), et de montrer que l’effet de complexite est plus important que celui de la longueur. De plus, le statut donne ou nouveau des referents a un effet significatif sur le choix des locuteurs, mais cet effet est de petite taille en comparaison a celui du poids grammatical.
BRAF (V600E) mutation in isthmic malignant thyroid nodules

Thyroid cancers occur in approximately 2-5% of all nodules, with an incidence of about 3.8% of all new cancer diagnosis in 2014. Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) is the most common thyroid cancer type. Incidence has been increasing in the last few decades, mainly due to incidental detection of small, low-risk, cancers (i.e. ≤ 2 cm) by neck ultrasound. Accordingly, DTC related mortality has not increased and, to date, it is reported at about 0.5 cases per 100.000 persons. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Molecular diagnosis of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: A comparison between reverse transcriptase‐polymerase chain reaction and fluorescence in situ hybridization methodologies

Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is characterized by the presence of the t(17;22)(q22;q13) that leads to the fusion of the COL1A1 and PDGFB genes. This translocation can be detected by multiplex reverse transcriptase‐polymerase chain reaction (RT‐PCR) or fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) techniques. We have evaluated the usefulness of a dual color dual fusion FISH probe strategy for COL1A1/PDGFB detection in a series of 103 archival DFSPs and compared the obtained results with RT‐PCR analyses. FISH and RT‐PCR were carried out on paraffin embedded tissue samples. Regarding the RT‐PCR approach, all COL1A1 exons and exon 2 of PDGFB were evaluated. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values were assessed considering the histological diagnosis as the gold standard. We also analyzed the relationship between the genetic findings and the clinicopathological variables of the tumors. The COL1A1/PDGFB translocation was detected in 93% of DFSP. Both techniques showed a similar specificity (100%), but FISH was more sensitive than RT‐PCR (90% vs. 72%). Regarding, clinicopathological features, a higher percentage of positive cells detected by FISH was significantly associated with the fibrosarcomatous DFSP variant (P < 0.001). Interestingly, all CD34 negative DFSP (n = 5) were positive for COL1A1/PDGFB translocation by both techniques. In conclusion, the majority of DFSP harbor the COL1A1/PDGFB translocation and FISH technique should be recommended as a routine diagnostic tool, especially in cases showing unusual histopathological subtypes and/or immunohistochemical features. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss,Inc.
Probability of coverage based analysis of distributed antenna system and its implementation on LTE based real-time-testbed

Distributed Antenna Systems (DASs) provide solutions to the future wireless challenges targeted for 5G systems using distributed remote radio heads (RRHs). In the case of a multi-user DAS, the sum rate can be increased by pairing the UEs with specific RRHs, thereby facilitating independent transmissions from different RRHs. In this work, probability of coverage metric is derived and used for the analysis of different DAS scenarios using selection transmission (ST) based pairing. This work also describes PHY level modelling of processing blocks, implementation details, hardware and procedures for DAS based on 3GPP LTE. The implementation details of realtime LTE based DAS testbed besides the relevant LTE procedures for the deployment of DAS are presented. Verification of the LTE based DAS testbed is achieved using the vector signal analyzer (VSA) software running on Keysight's mixed signal analyzer (MXA) and commercial LTE UEs. The results of our analysis based on probability of coverage metric in different DAS scenarios, i.e., with varied number of remote radio heads (RRHs) and targeted SINR at different UE positions are presented.
Utilization of wavelet-based damage-sensitive features for structural damage assessment of steel braced frames

Rapid structural damage assessment methodologies for engineered facilities are essential in order to properly allocate and ensure efficient use of emergency rescue forces, minimize business interruption and perform effective repairs in damaged infrastructure in the aftermath of an earthquake. This paper assesses the efficiency of a recently developed “nonmodelbased” damage-sensitive feature based on wavelet analysis that can be used as a structural damage indicator in steel concentrically braced frames. The implementation of the wavelet-based damagesensitive feature for structural damage detection is validated through the utilization of large-scale shake table tests of a single-story concentrically braced frame tested at E-Defense in Japan. The wavelet-based damage sensitive feature is further assessed through the utilization of numerical simulations of a multi-story concentrically braced frame. It is shown that key engineering demand parameters such as peak story drift ratios, peak floor absolute accelerations and residual story drift ratios are well correlated with the wavelet-based damage-sensitive feature.
Narrow Line-Width Ytterbium-Doped Fiber Ring Laser Based on Saturated Absorber

In this letter, a narrow line-width ytterbium-doped fiber ring laser with a fiber Bragg grating inside the cavity is proposed and experimentally demonstrated. In order to realize single longitudinal mode (SLM) output, an un-pumped ytterbium-doped fiber is used as an SLM selector. First, the effect of the coupler output ratio on the output power and the threshold power is discussed in this proposed laser, and the coupler output ratio of 30% is adopted at last. Furthermore, the spectrum and frequency spectra are analyzed to obtain the line width and frequency stability. Finally, the output power with fluctuation in half an hour is measured to evaluate the power stability. The results show that the output power of 7 mW, signal-to-noise ratio greater than 65 dB at 1069 nm, line width less than 500 Hz, and power stability below 1.5% can be achieved for the laser.
Describing a location for different users: A location-based model for spatial databases

The core problem for spatial data infrastructure developers lies in the fact that the real needs of users become clear in the process of exploitation. This paper describes our experience in designing a flexible data production system with a potential to handle unpredictable demands in the future. Most users want a fine-tuned data system output — a requirement which in many cases is somewhat hard to accomplish: simple wishes may require major changes in the database design. These changes could ruin the applications and services that utilize the database. To allow for the changes to take effect, redevelopment of applications is needed, and typically small changes in production come with a high cost. This leads to a so-called “never forever” situation in the data systems usage. Spatial database design with a user-based ontology engine can be considered as one possible solution to the aforementioned problem.
Peri‐operative intravenous administration of magnesium sulphate and postoperative pain: a meta‐analysis

Intravenous magnesium has been reported to improve postoperative pain; however, the evidence is inconsistent. The objective of this quantitative systematic review is to evaluate whether or not the peri‐operative administration of intravenous magnesium can reduce postoperative pain. Twenty‐five trials comparing magnesium with placebo were identified. Independent of the mode of administration (bolus or continuous infusion), peri‐operative magnesium reduced cumulative intravenous morphine consumption by 24.4% (mean difference: 7.6 mg, 95% CI −9.5 to −5.8 mg; p < 0.00001) at 24 h postoperatively. Numeric pain scores at rest and on movement at 24 h postoperatively were reduced by 4.2 (95% CI −6.3 to −2.1; p < 0.0001) and 9.2 (95% CI −16.1 to −2.3; p = 0.009) out of 100, respectively. We conclude that peri‐operative intravenous magnesium reduces opioid consumption, and to a lesser extent, pain scores, in the first 24 h postoperatively, without any reported serious adverse effects.
Furthering Prostration in the Hebrew Bible: A Non-Denotative Analysis of hištaḥăwah*

This article provides a non-denotative analysis of the Hebrew word for prostration in the Old Testament, hištaḥăwah. It does so in order to better grasp the discursive situating of prostration as a ritual within the socio-religious contexts and conceptions of biblical authors and peoples. The analysis of hištaḥăwah proceeds along non-denotative lines, specifically analyzing its usage as per its connotative attribution, its grammatical subjects and number (communal versus individual), and its directedness. This study shows that the usage of hištaḥăwah must be understood as a variegated literary term representing a ritualized action that originally was seen and understood multivalently. However, the aggregate usage of the term indicates continuities of understanding as well as changes due to historical circumstances and uses. Such measures give greater insight into experiential aspects of Israelite religious practice, as well as providing insight into the discursive norms that structured Israelite society and worldview during different periods
Cytogenetic damage and induction of pro‐oxidant state in human lymphocytes exposed in vitro to gliphosate, vinclozolin, atrazine, and DPX‐E9636

We analyzed chromosome aberrations (CAs), sister chromatid exchanges (SCEs), mitotic index (MI), and glucose 6‐phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) enzyme activity in human peripheral lymphocytes from three healthy donors exposed in vitro to different concentrations of gliphosate, vinclozolin, atrazine, and DPX‐E9636. The pesticides gliphosate, vinclozolin, and atrazine have been studied in a broad range of genetic tests with predominantly conflicting or negative results, whereas little is known about the genotoxicity of DPX‐E9636. In our experimental conditions, each chemical compound tested produced a dose‐related increase in the percent of aberrant cells and an increase of SCE/cell. Furthermore, at the highest concentrations of vinclozolin, atrazine, and DPX‐E9636, we observed a significant reduction of the mitotic index. The increase of G6PD activity in exposed lymphocyte cultures strongly indicated an induction of a pro‐oxidant state of the cells as an initial response to pesticide exposure. Environ. Mol. Mutagen. 32:39–46, 1998 © 1998 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
Empirical Tests of a Brain-Based Model of Executive Function Development.

Executive function (EF) plays a foundational role in development. A brain-based model of EF development is probed for the experiences that strengthen EF in the dimensional change card sort task in which children sort cards by one rule and then are asked to switch to another. Three-year-olds perseverate on the first rule, failing the task, whereas 4-year-olds pass. Three predictions of the model are tested to help 3-year-olds (N = 54) pass. Experiment 1 shows that experience with shapes and the label "shape" helps children. Experiment 2 shows that experience with colors-without a label-helps children. Experiment 3 shows that experience with colors induces dimensional attention. The implications of this work for early intervention are discussed.
Design of a control system for dual-buck inverters used in grid-connection applications

In order to connect DC distributed energy resources to the main grid, an inverter is used. In this paper, the dual-buck inverter is used for grid connection of PV cells. Instead of IGBTs, the MOSFETs are used in this topology. Therefore, the switching frequency can be increased and as a result, the filter size is reduced. This type of inverter doesn't need any dead time and hence, the short-through which is a major problem in typical voltage source inverters, is avoided and as a result, the system reliability is increased. The efficiency of this converter is higher than that of other IGBT-based converters due to less power loss of MOSFETs. The discrete vector space switching method is used as the switching scheme of this inverter.
Fast Large Scale Oligonucleotide Selection Using the Longest Common Factor Approach

We present a fast method that selects oligonucleotide probes (such as DNA 25-mers) for microarray experiments on a truly large scale. For example, reliable oligos for human genes can be found within four days, a speedup of one to two orders of magnitude compared to previous approaches. This speed is attained by using the longest common substring as a specificity measure for candidate oligos. We present a space- and time-efficient algorithm, based on a suffix array with additional information, to compute matching statistics (lengths of longest matches) between all candidate oligos and all remaining sequences. With the matching statistics available, we show how to incorporate constraints such as oligo length, melting temperature, and self-complementarity into the selection process at a postprocessing stage. As a result, we can now design custom oligos for any sequenced genome, just as the technology for on-site chip synthesis is becoming increasingly mature.
A gesture recognition technique for realistic images

A gesture segmentation and classification methodology without restrictions regarding the presence of other objects is presented. The aim is to provide a framework in which application of the deformable templates method does not lead to difficult minimization problems, requiring simulated annealing solution procedures. Experiments with natural images of unknown gestures of various sizes, positions and directions have been conducted.
Alteration in systemic markers of oxidative and antioxidative status in Tunisian patients with asthma: relationships with clinical severity and airflow limitation

Abstract Objective: This study aims to determine the systemic oxidant-antioxidant status in Tunisian patients with asthma. Methods: We evaluated the levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) as thiobarbituric acid complexes, total protein carbonyls (PCs) and advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP). The levels of total thiols, protein sulfhydryls, glutathione (GSH), together with hydrogen peroxide, ascorbic acid, iron and total antioxidant status (TAS) were colorimetrically estimated. Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities were assessed in plasma and erythrocytes by spectrophotometry. We also determined the levels of nitric oxide (NO) and peroxynitrite in plasma from asthmatic patients and healthy controls. The volume of fractionated exhaled NO (FeNO) was evaluated by the Medisoft HypAir method. Estimation of DNA damage was determined using the comet assay. Results: Asthmatic patients showed increased levels of MDA in comparison to healthy controls (p < 0.001), while no significant difference was found in protein carbonyls (p = 0.79) and AOPP (p = 0.98). Patients with asthma also had significantly lower levels of total thiols (355.9 ± 15.72 versus 667.9 ± 22.65, p < 0.001), protein sulfhydryls (333.99 ± 16.41 versus 591.95 ± 24.28, p < 0.001) and glutathione (p < 0.001). They also showed decreased GSH-Px activity (p < 0.001), whereas no significant differences in measurements of catalase and SOD enzyme activities were observed between the two groups (respectively, p = 0.06 and p = 0.55). In addition, ascorbic acid and nitric oxide levels were decreased in asthmatics in comparison to controls (p < 0.01). Conclusions: Our findings highlight that oxidative stress and defective anti-oxidative status are major alterations in Tunisian patients with asthma.
Diaphragm formation and pressure sensitivity in batch-fabricated silicon pressure sensors

The formation of thin silicon diaphragms for batch-fabricated pressure sensors is examined. Several anisotropic silicon etchants are compared with respect to their etch rates and the surface finishes produced. Concentrated potassium hydroxide and ethylene diamine-pyrocatechol are found to be most compatible with sensor requirements. Both V-groove and boron etch-stop techniques are capable of controlling diaphragm thickness to within one micron or better, the latter removing wafer taper as a major source of variability. The effects of several process-induced diaphragm irregularities on the pressure sensitivities of piezoresistive and capacitive structures are examined using a finite-difference computer program. Diaphragm thickness is the most important parameter influencing pressure sensitivity in these structures, with resistor-diaphragm alignment and plate separation important secondary parameters in piezoresistive and capacitive devices, respectively.
Regulation of pulmonary surfactant secretion and clearance.

Pulmonary surfactant functions in the lungs at the interface between the air and the liquid layer that covers the epithelial surface. Pulmonary surfactant is functionally, chemically, and morphologically heterogeneous. Although its best-defined function (and the one for which it is named) is to lower surface tension at the air/liquid interface within the lung, pulmonary surfactant is now believed to have additional functions, including mediating host defense against infection (100, 103). Chemically, surfactant consists of lip.ds (pri­ marily phospholipids) and four specific surfactant-associated proteins: SP-A, SP-B, SP-C, and SP-D (reviewed by Hawgood & Shiffer, this volume). Several morphologic forms of surfactant have been identified in alveolar liquid in fetal lungs and in fluid obtained by endobronchial lavage (see 113 for review). Our understanding of the precise function of each of these forms as well as an accurate chemical characterization of them is incomplete.
Warmer springs disrupt the synchrony of oak and winter moth phenology

Spring temperatures have increased over the past 25 years, to which a wide variety of organisms have responded. The outstanding question is whether these responses match the temperature–induced shift of the selection pressures acting on these organisms. Organisms have evolved response mechanisms that are only adaptive given the existing relationship between the cues organisms use and the selection pressures acting on them. Global warming may disrupt ecosystem interactions because it alters these relationships and micro–evolution may be slow in tracking these changes. In particular, such shifts have serious consequences for ecosystem functioning for the tight multitrophic interactions involved in the timing of reproduction and growth. We determined the response of winter moth (Operophtera brumata) egg hatching and oak (Quercus robur) bud burst to temperature, a system with strong selection on synchronization. We show that there has been poor synchrony in recent warm springs, which is due to an increase in spring temperatures without a decrease in the incidence of freezing spells in winter. This is a clear warning that such changes in temperature patterns may affect ecosystem interactions more strongly than changes in mean temperature.
Should University Presses Adopt An open Access [Electronic Publishing] Business Model for All of Their Scholarly Books?

This paper analyzes U.S. university press datasets (2001-2007) to determine net publishers’ revenues and net publishers’ units, the major markets and channels of distribution (libraries and institutions; college adoptions; and general retailer sales) that these presses relied on, and the intense competition these presses confronted from commercial scholarly, trade, and college textbook publishers entering these three markets. ARIMA forecasts were employed to determine projections for the years 2008-2012 to ascertain changes or declines in market shares. The paper concludes with a brief series of substantive recommendations including the idea that university presses must consider abandoning a “print only” business model and adopt an “Open Access” electronic publishing model in order to reposition the presses to regain the unique value proposition these presses held in the late 1970s.
Continuing Use of SNS Games for the Growth of Social Network Services

By using Social Network Services (SNSs) as platforms, game developers have gathered a huge user base, and the entertainment these games provide has further enlarged the SNS user base. However, there are signs that this symbiotic growth is slowing down. We developed a model and tested 14 hypotheses. Our main findings are: Although SNSs are “social,” “social norms” do not have much impact on the intention to use the games continually. Although users generally are not addicted to SNS games, the creation of addiction is an effective way to achieve continuance.
PRODUÇÃO DO CONHECIMENTO E PRÁTICA INFORMACIONAL EM CAMPOS E DOMÍNIOS INTER E TRANSDISCIPLINARES: UM RECORTE CONCEITUAL

Esta comunicacao e um recorte conceitual de uma tese de doutorado, em desenvolvimento, que estuda o processo de producao do conhecimento e as praticas informacionais em grupos de pesquisa no dominio do conhecimento e campo cientifico da Governanca da agua, por meio das configuracoes das redes dos pesquisadores. Trata-se de um dominio complexo, de carater teorico-pratico inter e transdisciplinar, ao requerer a participacao integrada de diversas disciplinas na reflexao das questoes atinentes a gestao das aguas, tanto quanto de outros atores do proprio campo cientifico e da sociedade. No presente recorte apresenta-se uma abordagem inicial sobre os conceitos de campo (Pierre Bourdieu) e de dominio de conhecimentos (Birger Hjorland e Hanne Albrechtsen ), complementares para a demarcacao do estudo sobre a area de Governanca da agua. Em seguida apresentam-se linhas teoricas que tratam da necessaria atitude teorico-pratica inter e/ou transdisciplinar nos processos de producao, mediacao e apropriacao de conhecimentos e da participacao de novos atores sociais, sobretudo quando se trata de campos ou dominios cuja composicao extrapola as fronteiras disciplinares tradicionais e o entendimento do fazer cientifico como exclusivo dos pesquisadores e dos saberes da ciencia (Rick Szostak, Claudio Gnoli e Maria Lopez-Huertas). Para isso, sao empregados os conceitos de rede social e de pratica informacional como elementos operacionais na analise empreendida no campo empirico da pesquisa. Os resultados e as consideracoes parciais da exploracao conceitual apresentada mostram que a relacao entre campo e dominio e a compreensao teorico-pratica da inter e transdisciplinaridade podem ser uma alternativa na abordagem critica de fenomenos complexos que extrapolam os limites disciplinares e a participacao exclusiva de atores academicos na producao do conhecimento.