Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Relationship of Extreme Attributional Styles (Learned Helplessness) to Metacognitive Reading Behaviors of College Students on Academic Probation.

AUTHOR Mikulecky, Larry; Adams, Susan McIntyre TITLE The Relationship of Extreme Attributional Styles (Learned Helplessness) to Metacognitive Reading Behaviors of College Students on Academic Probation. PUB DATE Dec 86 NOTE 25p. ; Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Reading Conference (36th, Austin, TX, December 2-6, 1986). PUB TYPE Reports Research/Technical (143) Speeches/Conference Papers (150)
Artificial Intelligence Multilink : a computational model for word translation

All bilinguals, even children, are capable of quickly translating words from one language into another. This is surprising, because word translation requires complex interactions of language comprehension and production under executive control. This thesis describes an implemented localist-connectionist model, called Multilink, that describes the word translation process in the way humans perform the task. It accounts for the performance of high and low second language (L2) proficient bilinguals in tasks like forward (L1→ L2) and backward (L2→ L1) word translation, as well as lexical decision and language decision. Simulations are presented (based on a large set of stimuli; 4017 English words and 2180 Dutch words) that compare Multilink to monolingual and bilingual Interactive Activation models and consider the recognition of cognates (form-similar translation equivalents) and the translation of non-cognates. In the monolingual simulations remarkably high correlations were found between Multilink and empirical data. A model-to-model comparison of Multilink to the Interactive Activation model yielded a favorable outcome for Multilink. Only on the word length effect, the model did not fully meet our expectations. In the bilingual domain, a model-to-model comparison between Multilink and the Bilingual Interactive Activation model again yielded a favorable outcome for Multilink. The word length effect was also re-examined in the bilingual domain, this time with outcomes that were in line with our expectations. Simulations on cognates and non-cognates processing show that Multilink is capable of handling words of cross-linguistic similarities and differences. Finally, in the translation simulations of non-cognates, the same asymmetry was found as predicted by the Revised Hierarchical Model, a theoretical model of word translation. However, where the Revised Hierarchical Model assumes this asymmetry is the result of word form links between L1 and L2 word form representations, Multilink observed the same asymmetry in forward and backward translation without the presence of word form links between L1 and L2 word form representations. Thus, the model shows that the empirical data do not require the presence of word form links between L1 and L2 word form representations as suggested by the Revised Hierarchical Model. Special thanks to Ton Dijkstra and Ida Sprinkhuizen-Kuyper for their guidance and valuable advice. Thanks also to Steven Rekké for his preceding work and assistance in the translation simulations. And, last but not least, to Job Schepens for providing the Dutch translations.
APPLICATIONS OF IMPROVED GILBERT MULTIPLIER

With the advancement in the field of electronics at an incredible pace, the power efficient and high-speed VLSI designs are gaining more popularity and are highly in demand. The decrease in battery weight, size and increase in the lifetime are the key factors for portable equipments. Most of the reported multipliers have very poor performance and/or become non-functional in case of low-voltage, low-power environment. This paper describes various applications of analog multiplier such as frequency doubler, modulator, demodulator etc. All the simulation work has been done on Tanner EDA tool at 45nm technology.
Characterization of an advanced MEMS artificial basilar membrane using XeF2 etching in the air and fluid

인공 와우는 선천적 또는 후천적으로 달팽이관의 유모세포의 손상으로 인해 완전히 청력을 손실한 환자들의 청력 회복을 위한 인체 삽입 형 전자기기이다. 비록 상용화된 인공 와우가 많은 성공을 거두어 왔지만, 외부장치로 인한 장애의 노출, 높은 배터리 소모, 잦은 충전 및 복잡한 신호 처리 회로 등의 여러 한계점을 가지고 있다. 이러한 한계점을 극복하기 위해 현재 MEMS 기술을 이용한 체내 완전 삽입형 인공 기저막에 대한 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 인공 기저막은 주파수 분리와 전기•기계적 변환과 같은 달팽이관의 기능을 모사한 MEMS 디바이스이다. 우리 그룹의 이전 연구에서는 제논 에칭을 이용한 빔 어레이 타입의 주파수 분리 기능을 가지는 인공 기저막을 제작하였고 그 성능을 평가하였다. 하지만 공정과정 중에 생긴 narrow supports에 의한 빔의 변형 및 압전 신호의 측정불가라는 한계점을 가지게 되었다. 그리하여, 인공 기저막의 압전 신호를 향상시키기 위한 방안으로 DRIE 공정을 이용한 인공 기저막을 제작하였고, 특성 평가를 통해 뚜렷한 주파수 분리 및 압전 신호 발생을 입증 하였다. 그러나, DRIE공정으로 제작된 인공 기저막은 제작 비용이 많이 들고, 공정 과정이 복잡하다는 한계점을 가지고 있다. 본 연구에서는 앞서 연구한 두 가지의 타입의 인공 기저막의 한계점을 개선하기 위하여 제논 에칭을 이용한 개선된 MEMS 압전 인공 기저막을 제작하였다. 제논 에칭은 DRIE 공정에 비해 공정과정이 매우 간단하고 비교적 공정비가 낮다는 장점을 가지고 있어 사용되었다. 더불어, 잔류응력에 의해 발생되는 빔의 측면 변형을 줄이기 위해 LPCVD Si3N4를 증착하였다. 마지막으로, 빔의 rigid body motion을 개선하기 위해 narrow supports를 가지지 않는 연속적인 빔 구조로 디자인 되었다. 각 빔의 공진 주파수와 압전 신호는 소리 및 전기 신호 입력을 인가한 후 SLDV를 이용하여 측정되었다. 소리 자극 시, 제작된 인공 기저막은 10개의 채널 중 7개의 채널에서 10.5 - 36.5 kHz 범위의 공진 주파수와 2 - 5 µV 의 압전 신호를 보였다. 전기 자극 시, 제작된 인공 기저막은 10개의 채널에서 11.1 - 47.7 kHz 범위의 공진 주파수를 보였다. 또한, 체내 삽입형 디바이스로의 가능성을 확인하기 위해 인공 기저막의 진동 특성을 유체 환경에서 평가하였다. 전기 자극 후 디바이스의 주파수와 변위 특성을 평가해 본 결과, 물의 점성 감쇠 효과에 의해 공기 중에서 11.1 - 47.7 kHz 이었던 주파수 범위가 유체 내에서 3.1 - 11.9 kHz 의 가청 주파수 범위로 떨어졌다. 빔이 진동되는 크기는 공기 중에서 10 – 40 nm 이었던 변위가 유체 내에서 0.5 – 3 nm 의 변위로 감소하였으나 여전히 뚜렷한 주파수 분리를 보임을 확인하였다. 이러한 결과를 통해, 제작된 인공 기저막이 주파수 분리와 전기•기계적 변환과 같은 달팽이관의 기능을 모사함을 확인하였고, 유체 환경에서의 특성 평가를 통해 완전 삽입형 디바이스로서의 가능성을 확인하였다. ⓒ 2016 DGIST
Tannin components and inhibitory activity of Kakadu plum leaf extracts against microbial triggers of autoimmune inflammatory diseases

Introduction: Autoimmune inflammatory diseases can be triggered by specific bacteria in susceptible individuals. Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu plum) has documented therapeutic properties as a general antiseptic agent. However, the high ascorbic acid levels in Kakadu plum fruit may interfere with this activity. Methods: T. ferdinandiana leaf solvent extracts were investigated by disc diffusion assay against a panel of bacteria known to trigger autoimmune inflammatory diseases.Their MIC values were determined to quantify and compare their efficacies.Toxicity was determined using the Artemia franciscana nauplii bioassay. Non-targeted HPLC separation of crude extracts coupled to high resolution time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectroscopy with screening against 3 compound databases was used for the identification and characterisation of individual components in crude plant extracts. Results: Methanolic, aqueous and ethyl acetate T. Ferdinandiana leaf extracts displayed potent antibacterial activity in the disc diffusion assay against the bacterial triggers of rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and multiple sclerosis. The ethyl acetate extract had the most potent inhibitory activity, with MIC values less than 120 μg/ml against P. mirabilis and A. baylyi (both reference and clinical strains). The ethyl acetate extract had similar potency against K. pneumonia (both reference and clinical strains), but had higher MIC values (2733 μg/ml) against P. aeruginosa. The methanolic extract was also a potent inhibitor of bacterial growth, with MIC values generally < 1000 μg/ml. In comparison, the water, chloroform and hexane leaf extracts were all substantially less potent antibacterial agents, with MICs values generally well over 1000 μg/ml. All T. ferdinandiana leaf extracts were either nontoxic or of low toxicity in the Artemia fransiscana bioassay.Non-biased phytochemical analysis of the ethyl acetate extract revealed the presence of high levels of tannins (exifone (4-galloylpyrogallol), ellagic acid dehydrate, trimethylellagic acid, chebulic acid, corilagin, punicalin, castalagin and chebulagic acid). Conclusion: The low toxicity of the T. ferdinandiana leaf extracts and their potent inhibitory bioactivity against the bacterial triggers of autoimmune inflammatory disorders indicates their potential as medicinal agents in the treatment and prevention of these diseases.
Unexpected mammalian records in the state of Maranhão

Evidence about unexpected occurrences of mammals in the state of Maranhão are presented in order to emphasive the transitional aspect of the state. An analysis was made of the geographic distribution area of eleven species of mammals that originally did not include the State and/or did not describe the habitats where the species were found. Results showed the influence of several biomes in the composition of the local mammalian fauna, confirming the State as a transitional area among morphoclimatic domains. There were expansions in the geographic distribution of some species, as well as the record of new habitats and taxa for Maranhão.
Optimal H₂ design of the one-degree-of-freedom decoupling controllers

I n this paper   d esigns for the one-degree-of-freedom decoupling control systems are treated for the generalized plant. The optimal  controller is obtained together with the ones that yield finite  cost functions under compact assumptions. It is shown that the optimal closed transfer matrix is strictly proper under the reasonable order assumptions on the generalized plant. Keyword : Decoupling controller  design General plant model One-degree-of-freedom controller.
DIFFERENTIATING BETWEEN LOW LEVEL ACTIVITIES IN SEDENTARY OCCUPATIONS UTILIZING FITBITS

Objective: Fitbits are popular devices used to track personal activity throughout the day. The potential usage of these devices in tracking sedentary activities in research studies rely on the validity and accuracy of the devices. The objectives of this study are to investigate if changes in daily activity is associated with changes in duration of standing time using a sit-to-stand workstation. Also to establish if an accelerometer may be used to detect differences between sitting and standing sedentary positions. Methods: Sixteen participants wore Fitbit accelerometers throughout the workday and were emailed surveys on a weekly basis to report their sitting and standing percentages. Spearman correlation was used to compare mean daily step counts and mean standing percentages. A subsample of seven participants wore Fitbit and completed log sheets detailing precise periods of sitting and standing while at work. The number of steps registered during sitting and standing periods was compared for each individual using a paired t-test. Results: No statistically significant correlation was found between a participant’s mean standing percentage and mean daily step count (p-value = 0.563). Paired t-test analysis of participants found no statistically significant difference between the total number of steps registered while sitting and the total number of steps registered while standing (p-value = 0.034). Conclusions: No observable association between daily activity and duration of standing time was found. The number of steps measured using a Fitbit accelerometer may not be a useful method to assess sit-to-stand workstation usage. Limitations with the study included possible selection bias, incomplete self-reporting surveys, low sample sizes and short study durations. Future studies accounting for these limitations may prove to yield more statistically significant results regarding the use of Fitbits in assessing sedentary activity.
A Photovoltaic based DC/AC Single-Phase Pure Sine wave Inverter

Solar photovoltaic energy is a booming industry in power generation sector. The DC-AC power converter plays a major role in photovoltaic conversion independent of PV module topology. In this paper, a single phase full bridge converter along with H-bridge inverter is simulated using MATLAB/Simulink. An intermediary High-frequency step-up transformer is used to step up the low voltage PV panel output to the mains AC supply voltage. The circuit has a total harmonic distortion below 5% at steady state. Perturb and Observe MPPT is used at the full bridge converter side to control the duty cycle and Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation is used to control the switching at H-Bridge inverter side. The distortion at the output side is minimized by employing a suitable filter to attain better performance of the inverter.
Similarity-based workflow clustering

Scientists have been using scientific workflow management systems (SWfMS) to support scientific experiments. However, SWfMS expect a modeled workflow to be represented on its workflow language to be executed. The scientist does not have an assistance or guidance to obtain a modeled workflow. Experiment lines, which are a novel approach to deal with these limitations, allow for the
Selection efficiency in Musa L. under different cropping systems

An experiment was carried out at the High Rainfall Station of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) at Onne (4°43'N, 7°01'E, 10 masl), in southeastern Nigeria. The objectives of the study were (a) to assess the combining ability of Musa genotypes under alley and monocropping systems, (b) to estimate heritability of some quantitative traits of Musa species, and (c) to determine selection efficiency in each cropping system. The experimental population included about 560 progenies derived from crosses between tetraploid and diploid Musa hybrids. These were field established under alley and monocropping systems and evaluated for two consecutive cycles. Results indicated significant main effects of cropping system for days to flowering and plant height. The two-way interactions between cropping system x clone and crop cycle x clone was not significant. Ratio of GCA to SCA indicated the preponderance of additive gene effects in determining the inheritance of all traits under alley cropping, and days to flowering and bunch weight in the monocropping system. In a combined cropping system analysis, all the traits studied were highly heritable (H 2 > 0.85). Furthermore, selection based on bunch weight of 10 kg or above identified 25 individuals under alley cropping, in contrast to 8 individuals under mono cropping. Three individuals were selected in both systems, giving an efficiency of 2.2 % and 35.6 % under alley and monocropping systems, respectively. Therefore, selection under the monocropping system would likely produce genotypes suitable for cultivation under alley cropping than the reverse option.
Effects of Pioglitazone and Irbesartan on Endothelial Dysfunction on Experimentally Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Nephropathy in Rats

Background and Aim. Diabetes mellitus is associated with an induction of vascular endothelial dysfunction (VED) that leads to the pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a main cause of end stage renal disease. This study was designed to investigate the protective effects of irbesartan (IRB) and its combination with pioglitazone (PIO) on impaired endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inflammation beyond blood glucose control in streptozotocin- (STZ-) induced diabetic nephropathy in rats. Materials and Methods. Forty-eight male albino rats were divided equally and randomly into six groups: A (control non- diabetic non-treated) and B (diabetic non-treated) injected intraperitoneally by streptozotocin (65mg/kg) and nicotinamide (110 mg/kg) to induce diabetic nephropathy; C (diabetic treated with IRB (30mg/kg/daily) orally), D (diabetic treated with PIO (30mg/kg/daily) orally), E (diabetic treated with IRB and PIO in doses (30 mg/kg/day and 30 mg/kg/day) orally), and F (diabetic treated with IRB and PIO in doses (5mg/kg/day and 15mg/kg/day, resp.) orally for 12 weeks). Fasting blood glucose, urea, creatinine, albumin in urine levels, IL-6, nitric oxide (NO), and Malondialdehyde peroxidase (MDA) were determined in serum of the different groups at the end of the experiment; renal blood flow and aortic and renal histopathological changes were also evaluated. Results. Administration of irbesartan and pioglitazone to diabetic rats caused significant decrease in levels of urea, creatinine, albumin, serum inflammatory mediators (IL-6 and NO), and oxidative stress markers. The effects of irbesartan and/or pioglitazone were associated with improvement of renal blood flow, and they markedly reduced vascular and renal damage induced by diabetes. Conclusion. The results of the present study support the fact that the combination between irbesartan and pioglitazone was better than monotherapy on endothelial dysfunction and diabetic nephropathy through inhibition of the pro-inflammatory mediators, NO bioavailability, and oxidative stress, which are independent of their glucose-lowering properties. And there was no significant difference between the combination of pioglitazone and irbesartan in large doses and in low doses.
Proyecto de investigación básica o aplicada PEC 3 — Tercera Prueba de evaluación continua

Anonymous systems have received considerable attention since their starts. First were the low-latency anonymous communication systems which provide a decent degree of anonymity, most of them robust against attacks, but they have a scalability issue, they are not capable of keeping the same strength and performance once the network grows considerably. This is the reason why distributed systems have become so popular in the last ten years, because they are able to provide scalability. They appear to solve the scalability problem but unfortunately, distributed systems have shown by many researchers to be difficult to protect agains t security attacks, endangering the communication anonymity. In this survey an overview of the notorious communication systems has been presented and their security and anonymity studies. These systems have been categorized in four categories: low-latency anonymous communication, systems for unobservability, censorship-resistant systems and peer-to-peer communications.
THE PREVALENCE OF CHRONIC DISEASE AND DRUG USE IN THE ELDERLY IN CENTRAL KIRfiEH‹R KIRfiEH‹R ‹L MERKEZ‹NDEK‹ YAfiLILARDA KRON‹K HASTALIK PREVALANSI VE ‹LAÇ TÜKET‹M‹

Girifl: Bu çal›flman›n amac› K›rflehir il merkezinde yaflayan yafll›lardaki kronik hastal›k prevalans›n› ve onlar›n ilaç tüketimlerini incelemektir. Gereç ve Yöntem: K›rflehir il merkezindeki alt› Aile Sa¤l›¤› Merkezine kay›tl›, rastlant›sal örneklem yöntemi ile seçilen 290 yafll› kat›l›mc›yla Mart-Temmuz 2009 tarihleri aras›nda görüflüldü. Araflt›rmac›lar taraf›ndan gelifltirilen soru formu veri toplama arac› olarak kullan›ld›. Verilerin analizinde yüzdelik, aritmetik ortalama ve ki-kare testleri kullan›lm›flt›r. Bulgular: Yafll›lar›n tamam›n›n en az bir kronik hastal›¤› bulunmaktad›r. Hipertansiyon ve kalp hastal›¤› en çok görülen kronik hastal›klard›r. Yafll›lar›n %80,3’ünün reçeteli, %19,7’sinin ise reçeteli ve reçetesiz olmak üzere tamam›n›n ilaç kulland›¤› saptanm›flt›r. Antihipertansif, antiinflamatuar, kardiyovasküler sistem ilaçlar› ile analjezikler en çok kulland›klar› ilaç türleridir. Reçetesiz olarak en çok analjezik kulland›klar› belirlenmifltir. Yafll›lar›n %17,2’si ilaçlar›n yan etkisinden flikayetçi olup bu konuda en çok mide a¤r›s› (%40), bafl a¤r›s› (%24) gibi yan etkiler yaflad›klar›n› belirtmifllerdir. Kronik hastal›k say›s› ile yafl (p<0,01), e¤itim durumu (p<0,05) ve reçeteli olarak tüketilen ilaç say›s› (p<0,001) aras›nda anlaml›l›k bulunmufltur. ‹laç tüketimi ile yafl, cinsiyet, e¤itim ve ekonomik durum aras›nda anlaml› bir fark bulunamam›flt›r (tümü p>0,05). Sonuç: Daha erken yafllardaki koruyucu önlemlerle yafll›l›ktaki kronik hastal›k prevalans› ve dolay›s›yla ilaç tüketimi azalt›labilir. Anahtar Sözcükler: Yafll›; Kronik hastal›k; Prevalans; ‹laç tüketimi; Yan etkiler, Reçetesiz ilaç. ABSTRACT
The Relevance of Networking Strategy in Agribusiness: An Italian Empirical Case Study

This work aims to analyze the role of network business and agglomeration economies in the agribusiness, emphasizing how an integrated marketing strategy generates benefits to entrepreneurs, to the supply chain, to the internal and external stakeholders, increasing the bargaining power of businesses and improving their competitiveness. The analysis focuses on the agri-food businesses in the Plain of Fucino —an agricultural area in Southern Italy , proceeding with Swot Analysis, and measuring the most significant limitations— in terms of corporate culture, size of company, logistics and distribution capabilities, market dimension, seasonal nature of the work. Finally, in the managerial implications, the Author highlights the strategies through which agribusinesses may exceed the limits identified.
The Physics of Nucleus - Nucleus Fusion and Synthesis of Super Heavy Nuclei

A descriptive account is given of the “Fusion by Diffusion” theory of nucleus-nucleus amalgamation. The stress is on explaining the physical elements that go into a theory that provides a general conceptual framework for describing nucleus-nucleus fusion, but whose detailed implementation is subject to some flexibility. Despite notable successes, the theory is in need of improvements both as regards the inclusion of important physical refinements and the optimal choice of its adjustable parameter(s).
Evidence on Features of a DSGE Business Cycle Model from Bayesian Model Averaging

The empirical support for features of a Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium model with two technology shocks is evaluated using Bayesian model averaging over vector autoregressions. The model features include equilibria, restrictions on long-run responses, a structural break of unknown date, and a range of lags and deterministic processes. We find support for a number of features implied by the economic model, and the evidence suggests a break in the entire model structure around 1984, after which technology shocks appear to account for all stochastic trends. Business cycle volatility seems more due to investment-specific technology shocks than neutral technology shocks.
The Use of Track Plates to Identify Individual Free-ranging Fishers

Effective methods for monitoring fisher (Martes pennanti) populations are needed. Track plates offer a number of potential advantages but the inability to identify individuals has limited their application in fisher population measurement. Three sources of tracks are examined: tracks gathered from both free-ranging and live-captured animals utilizing track plates and tracks generated from feet supplied by fur trappers. These are examined to determine the range of variation in multiple tracks of the same foot and whether this variation is less than encountered when comparing different feet. Fisher feet are unique for all practical purposes, while variation between multiple tracks of the same foot is much less than variation between different feet. The quality of tracks gathered from track plates in the field is sufficient to apply these methods. A computer-based method is described whereby fisher tracks may be compared to determine if they were made by the same foot. Foot-pad patterns may be used as a substitute for conventional marking of live-captured animals. A potential computer software tool for automated comparison of fisher tracks is described.