Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Price transmission in cross boundary value chains

The extent to which demand and supply shocks are transmitted in the value chain is an important topic. As many value chains cross international borders exchange rate pass through is an important element in this context. In this paper a multivariate system that allow us to test different hypothesis with respect to the value chain is specified. This include tests of whether there is a link between the different stages in the value chain, whether the exchange rate pass through is complete and whether price signals are fully transmitted. Different exogeneity assumptions are testable hypothesis, and one can avoid the simultaneity problem associated with the common single equation specifications. Moreover, one can also test whether the exchange rate is determined outside the system, as well as testing for price leadership. An application is provided for the value chain for cod between Norway and Portugal.
Assesement of Future Primary School Teachers’ Educational Results

Changes in training and assessment programmes of educational results of the future primary school teachers in the context of pedagogical education modernization, connected with the requirements of the professional teachers' standard are discussed in the research paper. In order to enhance practical orientation of the future primary school teachers training, the authors propose a technology for educational results assessment by the means of an electronic portfolio under conditions of networking of the major systems included in the training process: secondary vocational education system, higher education system and employers. Analyzing teachers' professional standard, job activities actions were identifi ed for each of the job function (training, education and development), the delta at the higher education levels is defi ned (bachelors' degree) and levels of educational results assessment are proposed.
Single cut and multicut SDDP with cut selection for multistage stochastic linear programs: convergence proof and numerical experiments

We introduce a variant of Multicut Decomposition Algorithms (MuDA), called CuSMuDA (Cut Selection for Multicut Decomposition Algorithms), for solving multistage stochastic linear programs that incorporates a class of cut selection strategies to choose the most relevant cuts of the approximate recourse functions. This class contains Level 1 and Limited Memory Level 1 cut selection strategies, initially introduced for respectively Stochastic Dual Dynamic Programming (SDDP) and Dual Dynamic Programming (DDP). We prove the almost sure convergence of the method in a finite number of iterations and obtain as a by-product the almost sure convergence in a finite number of iterations of SDDP combined with our class of cut selection strategies. We compare the performance of MuDA, SDDP, and their variants with cut selection (using Level 1 and Limited Memory Level 1) on several instances of a portfolio problem and of an inventory problem. On these experiments, in general, SDDP is quicker (i.e., satisfies the stopping criterion quicker) than MuDA and cut selection allows us to decrease the computational bulk with Limited Memory Level 1 being more efficient (sometimes much more) than Level 1.
Human Papillomavirus 16 Oncoproteins Downregulate the Expression of miR-148 a-3 p , miR-190 a-5 p , and miR-199 b-5 p in Cervical Cancer

1Department of Medicine, Graduate School of Yonsei University, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea 2Department of Laboratory Medicine, U2 Clinical Laboratories, Jangwon Medical Foundation, 68 Geoma-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 05755, Republic of Korea 3Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea 4Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University Medical Center, 120-1 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05030, Republic of Korea 5Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 211 Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06273, Republic of Korea 6Department of Laboratory Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea
Application of a handheld infrared sensor for monitoring the distribution of vitamins and minerals in fortified corn-based snacks

MATERIALS & METHODS Fortification of snack foods is growing due to increasing consumer demand for healthier products. According to the Snack Food Association, total sales of snack foods in the U.S. grossed 26 billion dollars a year and corn based snacks accounted for 21.8% of total sales. Many snack foods produced in the U.S. are fortified with vitamins and minerals to improve their nutritional quality. A fortification blend of zinc, iron, vitamin E, and calcium was added to whole grain corn meal at different levels (0.65% to 5.65%) and mixed for 30 minutes to obtain a homogeneous matrix. For real-time infrared analysis, aliquots (0.1g) were placed onto an ATR diamond crystal of a handheld spectrometer with pressure being applied to obtain good contact between the sample and the crystal. Spectra were collected in the 4000-700 cm-1 range. Distribution uniformity of the supplements was verified by high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC). Partial least squares regression (PLSR) analysis was used to correlate the concentration of supplemented vitamins and minerals in the whole grain corn meal with the infrared spectra. The model predicted the level of fortification in corn meal using the infrared region between 885 to 1225 cm-1 (r=0.98, 5 factors). The standard error of cross-validation was <0.35% which gives potential to be used as a new tool in the industry. By using a simple, handheld FT-IR instrument, a methodology for real time monitoring of corn meal fortification was developed for the snack food industry to monitor corn-based extruded snack products. This could provide the snack food industry with a simple, real-time method to ensure the homogenous fortification of snack foods.
Uncertainty relations: An operational approach to the error-disturbance tradeoff

The notions of error and disturbance appearing in quantum uncertainty relations are often quantified by the discrepancy of a physical quantity from its ideal value. However, these real and ideal values are not the outcomes of simultaneous measurements, and comparing the values of unmeasured observables is not necessarily meaningful according to quantum theory. To overcome these conceptual difficulties, we take a different approach and define error and disturbance in an operational manner. In particular, we formulate both in terms of the probability that one can successfully distinguish the actual measurement device from the relevant hypothetical ideal by any experimental test whatsoever. This definition itself does not rely on the formalism of quantum theory, avoiding many of the conceptual difficulties of usual definitions. We then derive new Heisenberg-type uncertainty relations for both joint measurability and the error-disturbance tradeoff for arbitrary observables of finite-dimensional systems, as well as for the case of position and momentum. Our relations may be directly applied in information processing settings, for example to infer that devices which can faithfully transmit information regarding one observable do not leak any information about conjugate observables to the environment. We also show that Englert's wave-particle duality relation [PRL 77, 2154 (1996)] can be viewed as an error-disturbance uncertainty relation.
Evaluation of biomass quality of selected woody species depending on the soil enrichment practice

Abstract Perennial energy crops are a source of the bio-mass used to generate energy. The aim of this study was to determine the chemical and thermophysical parameters of short rotation woody crops (black locust, poplar and willow), depending on soil enrichment practice (mineral fertilisation, lignin and mycorrhiza), in three- and four-year harvest cycles. In the study, the thermophysical properties and elemental composition of the biomass were determined. All analyses were performed in trip-licate according to the standards. The fresh black locust biomass had the lowest moisture content, which resulted in the best lower heating value (10.16 MJ kg−1, on average) in the four-year harvest cycle. The poplar biomass had the greatest higher heating value, fixed carbon, carbon and ash content, the highest concentrations of which were found in the biomass in which lignin was applied (2.00% d.m.). On the other hand, the willow biomass contained the lowest concentrations of ash and fixed carbon. Soil enrichment significantly differentiated the quality parameters of black locust, poplar and willow. This effect is of particular importance to those who grow and use biomass as a fuel.
GRKs as Modulators of Neurotransmitter Receptors

Many receptors for neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and neuropeptides, belong to the superfamily of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). A general model posits that GPCRs undergo two-step homologous desensitization: the active receptor is phosphorylated by kinases of the G protein-coupled receptor kinase (GRK) family, whereupon arrestin proteins specifically bind active phosphorylated receptors, shutting down G protein-mediated signaling, facilitating receptor internalization, and initiating distinct signaling pathways via arrestin-based scaffolding. Here, we review the mechanisms of GRK-dependent regulation of neurotransmitter receptors, focusing on the diverse modes of GRK-mediated phosphorylation of receptor subtypes. The immediate signaling consequences of GRK-mediated receptor phosphorylation, such as arrestin recruitment, desensitization, and internalization/resensitization, are equally diverse, depending not only on the receptor subtype but also on phosphorylation by GRKs of select receptor residues. We discuss the signaling outcome as well as the biological and behavioral consequences of the GRK-dependent phosphorylation of neurotransmitter receptors where known.
INTRODUCTION TO RECENT INSIGHTS INTO FINANCIAL, HOUSING, AND MONETARY MARKETS

This short note gives an overview of recent research on topics concerning Financial, Housing, and Monetary markets. In particular, I introduce a special issue that includes a selection of papers presented at the second International Workshop on Financial Markets and Nonlinear Dynamics (FMND) held in Paris in June 2015 (www.fmnd.fr). The papers investigate various issues and discuss hypotheses that help us to understand asset price dynamics and their impact on real activity, as well as the new rules governing financial markets. Furthermore, their conclusions can help us to improve the forecasting of market trends in the future.
diikuti dengan peraturan Universitas untuk memberlakukan sistem pembelajaran e-learning di seluruh Fakultas yang ada. E-learning Janabadra secara umum memudahkan mahasiswa karena dapat diakses melalui internet, dimana mahasiswa dapat memperoleh berbagai informasi tentang kegiatan perkuliahan, termas

Abstrak . Sejak tahun 2009 sistem pembelajaran e-learning mulai diterapkan di Fakultas Teknik, kemudian diikuti dengan peraturan Universitas untuk memberlakukan sistem pembelajaran e-learning di seluruh Fakultas yang ada. E-learning Janabadra secara umum memudahkan mahasiswa karena dapat diakses melalui internet, dimana mahasiswa dapat memperoleh berbagai informasi tentang kegiatan perkuliahan, termasuk materi pembelajaran yang tentunya disediakan dosen. Kemudahan lain yang dirasakan oleh mahasiswa diantaranya adalah dengan adanya e-learning Janabadra , mahasiswa akan lebih mandiri dalam memahami materi yang disediakan maupun mencari referensi terkait materi yang diberikan. Selain itu, bagi dosen, e-learning Janabadra dapat memberikan kemudahan untuk berbagi materi kuliah, penugasan mahasiswa sampai dengan diskusi melalui forum secara online. Disamping manfaat dan kemudahan yang dapat dirasakan, pemanfaatan elearning Janabadra masih belum optimal oleh mahasiswa maupun dosen, karena e-learning hanya dipandang sebagai media untuk mengunduh materi kuliah saja. Beberapa fitur masih belum dimanfaatkan secara optimal oleh pengguna. Selain itu, masih ada beberapa dosen yang belum menggunakan e-learning secara sepenuhnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penerapan e-learning dan bagaimana tingkat penerimaan mahasiswa dan dosen pengguna e-learning Janabadra di Universitas Janabadra Yogyakarta dengan menggunakan pendekatan Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) yang telah dikembangkan. Hubungan regresi tersebut diteliti dengan SEM menggunakan SmartPLS. Responden yang diteliti yaitu mahasiswa dan dosen aktif dengan menyebar kuesioner dan wawancara. Hasil yang diharapkan dari pengujian ini yaitu dapat memberikan rekomendasi dalam menggunakan pendekatan peningkatan layanan teknologi informasi kepada universitas, khususnya pengelola e-learning agar sistem dapat digunakan sesuai dengan kebutuhan.
Effects of disruption and topology on the computer network packet delivery

In the computer networks, the path a packet takes is often determined by the routing protocol. Its role is also the topology state changes detection (e.g. failed link) and propagating this information over the network. However, the reconvergence is not immediate, when it is ongoing the information used to route the packet may be invalid or missing. This research looks for improvements leading to the increased packet arrivals during reconvergence. We evaluate Barabási-Albert (BA), Watts–Strogatz (WS), Balanced Tree and Star models against established packet flow model. Our results show that for the most of the cases, BA enables the highest delivered packet ratio combined with the relatively short length of taken routes. Next, we partition the routing protocol domain, limiting the spread of updates originated after the link state change. For an unrealistically high probability of transient link failures, we observe the beneficial impact of routing domain partitioning on BA and WS topologies.
Turning a Marathon Runner into a Sprinter: Adopting Agile Testing Strategies and Practices at Microsoft

For many years now, Office has successfully released its Productivity Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook with a regular cadence of about three years. These major releases have relied on a substantial amount of testing to ensure high-quality and compliant products are shipped worldwide. However, with future releases, the client division is moving to a more agile model for software development, which has major ramifications for software quality and testing. The move is compounded by the need to also deliver these products on a wider variety of devices and platforms. This paper will highlight improvements such as greater emphasis on developer unit testing for early bug detection, smarter regression test selection to enable faster, higher quality deployments and streamlining of mandatory ship criteria and improved product telemetry for evaluating and assessing test automation quality.
Neuron–Glia Interaction in the Developing and Adult Enteric Nervous System

The enteric nervous system (ENS) constitutes the largest part of the peripheral nervous system. In recent years, ENS development and its neurogenetic capacity in homeostasis and allostasishave gained increasing attention. Developmentally, the neural precursors of the ENS are mainly derived from vagal and sacral neural crest cell portions. Furthermore, Schwann cell precursors, as well as endodermal pancreatic progenitors, participate in ENS formation. Neural precursors enherite three subpopulations: a bipotent neuron-glia, a neuronal-fated and a glial-fated subpopulation. Typically, enteric neural precursors migrate along the entire bowel to the anal end, chemoattracted by glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) and endothelin 3 (EDN3) molecules. During migration, a fraction undergoes differentiation into neurons and glial cells. Differentiation is regulated by bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP), Hedgehog and Notch signalling. The fully formed adult ENS may react to injury and damage with neurogenesis and gliogenesis. Nevertheless, the origin of differentiating cells is currently under debate. Putative candidates are an embryonic-like enteric neural progenitor population, Schwann cell precursors and transdifferentiating glial cells. These cells can be isolated and propagated in culture as adult ENS progenitors and may be used for cell transplantation therapies for treating enteric aganglionosis in Chagas and Hirschsprung’s diseases.
Smart Radiotherapy Biomaterials

Radiotherapy is a crucial component of cancer care, employed in the treatment of over 50% of cancer patients. Patients undergoing image-guided radiotherapy or brachytherapy routinely have inert radiotherapy (RT) biomaterials implanted into their tumors. The single function of these RT biomaterials is to ensure geometric accuracy during treatment. Recent studies have proposed that the inert biomaterials could be upgraded to ‘smart’ RT biomaterials, designed to do more than one function. Such smart biomaterials include next generation fiducial markers, brachytherapy spacers, and balloon applicators, designed to respond to stimulus and perform additional desirable functions like controlled delivery of therapy-enhancing payloads directly into the tumor subvolume, while minimizing normal tissue toxicities. More broadly, smart RT biomaterials may include functionalized nanoparticles that can be activated to boost radiotherapy efficacy. This work reviews the rationale for smart radiotherapy biomaterials, the state-of-the-art in this emerging cross-disciplinary research area, challenges/opportunities for further research and development, and a purview of potential clinical applications. Applications covered include using smart RT biomaterials for boosting cancer therapy with minimal side effects, combining radiotherapy with immunotherapy or chemotherapy, reducing treatment time or healthcare costs, and other incipient applications. Publisher's Disclaimer: This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. HHS Public Access Author manuscript Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2018 March 01. Published in final edited form as: Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2017 March 01; 97(3): 624–637. doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp. 2016.10. 034. A uhor M anscript
Metabolic features of adiposity and glucose homoeostasis among school-aged inuit children from Nunavik (Northern Quebec, Canada)

ABSTRACT In contrast to most Indigenous people in Canada, Inuit appeared until recently to have been protected from type 2 diabetes (T2D) related to obesity. We assessed the associations of metabolites (amino acids, acylcarnitines) with adiposity and biomarkers of T2D in school-aged Inuit children of Nunavik (Canada). Concentrations of metabolite were measured in plasma samples from a cross-sectional analysis of 248 children (mean age = 10.8 years). We assessed associations of plasma metabolites with adiposity measures (BMI, skinfold thicknesses) and T2D markers (insulin, glucose, adiponectin). Plasma concentrations of valine and tyrosine were higher in obese and overweight children compared to those of normal weight children (P < 0.05). An increment of 1-SD in BMI (SD = 3.3 kg/m2) was statistically associated with an increment of 0.21 (95% CI: 0.08, 0.33) for valine, 0.15 (95% CI: 0.02, 0.27) for isoleucine and 0.17 (95% CI: 0.04, 0.29) for tyrosine. Insulin concentration increased with concentrations of all amino acids (P < 0.05) except methionine. None of the acylcarnitines measured were statistically significantly associated with adiposity or T2D biomarkers A signature of metabolites, particularly higher levels of branched-chain amino acids, might allow for early detection of T2D among school-aged Inuit children.
Antigenic profile of human recombinant PrP : generation and characterization of a versatile polyclonal antiserum

We describe the quality of a rabbit polyclonal antiserum (Sal1) that was raised against mature human recombinant prion protein (rhuPrP). Epitope mapping demonstrated that the Sal1 antiserum recognized six to eight linear antigenic sites, depending on the animal species. The versatility of the antiserum was evident from the range of animal species and immunochemical techniques where it could be applied successfully. Antigen absorption studies revealed differences in the location and number of epitopes remaining after incubation with soluble or aggregated antigen. Our knowledge concerning immunoprophylaxis against prion diseases and the important role played by conformational changes of PrP is increasing rapidly. The findings reported here should add to this body of knowledge. D 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Comparison of Two Prognostic Models WRF and TAPM for Short Ranged Forecasts for Kaiga, India

This study compares the performance of two widely used prognostics models Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) and The Air Pollution Model (TAPM) for short ranged forecasts f or Kaiga site. Several cases during the past few years (2004-2006) were fo rmulated and executed using the two models. The variables compared were near surface temperature, humidity and wind components. The cases selected for simulation correspond to occurrences of annual maxi mum, minimum temperature and maximum wind speed in the years (2004-2006). This choice of cases has enabled us to cover selected da ys in almost all the twelve months. Results suggest that, for specific h umidity, in most of the case studies simulated, the Mean Absolute Error (MAE) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) values in the WRF model are 0.9. These values indicate a good model performance. Corresponding figures for the TAPM model are ~ 2.5 0 C for MAE, and ~3.5 0 C for RMSE which are on the higher side with respect to the referenc e values and the WRF model. The results indicate that for temperature an d humidity, the WRF model performs better than TAPM in all the case stu dies conducted. In case of wind components, the statistical indices li ke MAE, RMSE, IOA show little variation among the two models; however , differences with the observation were seen.