Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Software process improvement assesment for multimodel environment tool to diagnose an organization

Organizations that implement improvement processes to develop quality software usually appeal to SCAMPl-like evaluation methods in order to diagnose, plan and certify themselves. However, nowadays there is a need that goes beyond the evaluation, and it is the need to diagnose the processes maturity of the software development organizations that use more than one process improvement model or standard, i.e. a multi-model environment. lmplementing a multi-model environment for software process improvement is not an easy task since it demands the harmonization of models or standards with dissimilar structures, hence diagnosing the maturity of an organization that defines and implements a multi-model environment it not an easy task either. This work depicts a software tool to accomplish a diagnostic of an organization that uses or pretends to define a software process improvement multi-model environment that includes both traditional and agile models and standards. Such diagnostic determines the processes maturity level of an organization and allows us to define a methodology for recommending tools and techniques for software process improvement.
A distributed systems course structured using socratic seminars

Courses on some topics of computer science are being offered in postgraduate studies not directly related to computing. Such is the case of a course in distributed systems as part of a telecommunication postgraduate study in our institution. These courses present special challenges for curriculum design and instruction, as they often are made up of students who are both uninformed about computer science and distributed systems and suspicious of the course's relevance to their studies. In this work in progress we present our experience with one of such courses where socratic seminars were used to elicit an active attitude from students.
Composition of the essential oil of the Rhododendron tomentosum Harmaja from Estonia

Wild Rhododendron tomentosum Harmaja shoots were collected from four localities of Estonia. Essential oils, isolated from dried samples by simultaneous distillation and extraction, were analysed using GC-FID and Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry methods. The yields of oils were in the range 0.14–0.87%. A total of 72 constituents, accounting for over 95% of the total oil yield, were identified. The major components in the all four oils studied were palustrol (15.9–53.5%), ledol (11.8–18.3%), γ-terpineol (0–31.2%), p-cymene (0.1–13.9%), lepalone (0.7–6.5%), lepalol (1.0–6.5%) and cyclocolorenone (1.0–6.4%). Two different chemotypes of R. tomentosum were found in Estonia and one of them was rich in palustrol (41.0–53.5%) and ledol (14.6–18.3%). The second chemotype, for the first time, was rich in γ-terpineol (24.7–31.2%) and contained less of palustrol (15.9–16.7%) and ledol (11.8–12.8%), but more p-cymene (12.5–13.9%). Also, γ-terpineol was identified for the first time in the oils of R. tomentosum.
Pattern of lung volumes in patients with sighing breathing.

BACKGROUND--Sighing breathing is observed in subjects suffering from anxiety with no apparent organic disease. METHODS--Lung volumes and expiratory flow rates were measured in 12 patients with a sighing pattern of breathing and in 10 normal subjects matched for age, gender, and anthropometric data. In both groups the measurements were made by spirographic and plethysmographic techniques. In normal subjects functional residual capacity (FRC) and residual volume (RV) were measured during normal breathing and again during simulated sighing breathing to exclude technical artifacts resulting from hyperventilation during measurement by the helium closed circuit method. RESULTS--Patients with a sighing pattern of breathing had a normal total lung capacity (TLC) but significantly different partitioning of lung compartments compared with normal subjects. The vital capacity (VC) was lower when measured by both spirographic and plethysmographic methods and RV was higher. The forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) was also lower in patients with sighing breathing. The FEV1/VC and the maximal expiratory flow rates at 50% and at 25% of the forced vital capacity (V50 and V25) were normal and similar in both groups. In normal subjects there were no differences in RV when measured during quiet or simulated sighing breathing. CONCLUSIONS--Subjects with sighing breathing have a normal TLC with a higher RV and lower VC than normal subjects. There was no obvious physiological or anatomical explanation for this pattern.
Hardware/software cooperation in the iAPX-432

The Intel iAPX-432 is an object-based microcomputer system with a unified approach to the design and use of its architecture, operating system, and primary programming language. The concrete architecture of the 432 incorporates hardware support for data abstraction, small protection domains, and language-oriented run-time environments. It also uses its object-orientation to provide hardware support for dynamic heap storage management, interprocess communication, and processor dispatching. We begin with an overview of the 432 architecture so readers unfamiliar with its basic concepts will be able to follow the succeeding discussion without the need to consult the references. Following that, we introduce the various forms of hardware/software cooperation and the criteria by which a function or service is selected for migration. This is followed by several of the more interesting examples of hardware/software cooperation in the 432. A comparison of cooperation in the 432 with several contemporary machines and discussions of development issues, past and future, complete the paper.
Adverse event reports following yellow fever vaccination, 2007-13.

BACKGROUND Yellow fever (YF) vaccines have been available since the 1930s and are generally considered safe and effective. However, rare reports of serious adverse events (SAE) following vaccination have prompted the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices to periodically expand the list of conditions considered contraindications and precautions to vaccination. METHODS We describe adverse events following YF vaccination reported to the U.S. Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) from 2007 through 2013 and calculate age- and sex-specific reporting rates of all SAE, anaphylaxis, YF vaccine-associated neurologic disease (YEL-AND) and YF vaccine-associated viscerotropic disease (YEL-AVD). RESULTS There were 938 adverse events following YF vaccination reported to VAERS from 2007 through 2013. Of these, 84 (9%) were classified as SAEs for a rate of 3.8 per 100 000 doses distributed. Reporting rates of SAEs increased with increasing age with a rate of 6.5 per 100 000 in persons aged 60-69 years and 10.3 for ≥70 years. The reporting rate for anaphylaxis was 1.3 per 100 000 doses distributed and was highest in persons ≤18 years (2.7 per 100 000). Reporting rates of YEL-AND and YEL-AVD were 0.8 and 0.3 per 100 000 doses distributed, respectively; both rates increased with increasing age. CONCLUSIONS These findings reinforce the generally acceptable safety profile of YF vaccine, but highlight the importance of continued physician and traveller education regarding the risks and benefits of YF vaccination, particularly for older travellers.
Reliability of Cylindrical Li-ion Battery Safety Vents

Cylindrical Li-ion batteries (cells) typically have safety vents in the positive terminal to enable the release of gases that build up inside the battery and thus help reduce the effects of thermal runaway, including fire and explosion. However, the vents are not always effective, and it is critical to understand why. This paper overviews various vent designs and presents two case studies of vents in cylindrical Li-ion batteries that failed to operate properly. The first case study concerns a Sony VCT5 18650 Li-ion battery in which thermal runaway caused the cylindrical casing (can) to rupture. The second case study involves an Ampking 20700 Li-ion battery in which thermal runaway caused side-wall rupture of the casing. In both cases, the vents did not function as intended. Computed tomography (CT) scanning was used to investigate the internal structure of the battery to assess the failure mechanisms of the failed vents. These cases raise concerns about the efficiency, reliability, and safety of some current vent designs.
Value-added education and smoking uptake in schools: a cohort study.

AIM To show that schools achieving higher examination pass and lower truancy rates than expected, given that their pupil populations (high value-added schools) are associated with a lower incidence of smoking among pupils (13-14 years). DESIGN Value-added scores for schools were derived from standardized residuals of two regression equations predicting separately the proportion of pupils passing high school diplomas and the half-days lost to truancy from the socio-economic and ethnic profiles of pupils. The risk of regular smoking at 1- and 2-year follow-up was examined in relation to the value-added score in a cohort of 8352 UK pupils. Random-effects logistic regression was used to adjust for baseline smoking status and other adolescent smoking risk factors. SETTING A total of 52 schools, West Midlands, UK. PARTICIPANTS Year 9 pupils aged 13-14 years (n = 8352) were followed-up after 1 year (n = 7444; 89.1% of original cohort) and 2 years (n = 6819; 84.6% of original cohort excluding pupils from two schools that dropped out). MEASUREMENTS Regular smoking (at least one cigarette per week). FINDINGS Schools with high value-added scores occurred throughout the socio-demographic spectrum. The odds ratio (95% confidence interval) for regular smoking for a 1 standard deviation increase in the value-added measure was 0.85 (0.73-0.99) at 1-year and 0.80 (0.71-0.91) at 2-year follow-ups. Baseline smoking status did not moderate this. CONCLUSIONS Schools with high value-added scores are associated with lower incidence of smoking. Some schools appear to break the strong link between deprivation and smoking. Understanding the mechanisms could be of great public health significance.
Transient inhibition of DNA synthesis results in increased dihydrofolate reductase synthesis and subsequent increased DNA content per cell

We examined the role that blockage of cells in the cell cycle may play in the stimulation of gene amplification and enhancement of drug resistance. We found that several different inhibitors of DNA synthesis, which were each able to block cells at the G1-S-phase boundary, induced an enhanced cycloheximide-sensitive synthesis of an early S-phase cell cycle-regulated enzyme, dihydrofolate reductase, and of other proteins as well. This response was specific, in that blockage at the G2 phase did not result in overproduction of the enzyme. When the cells were released from drug inhibition, DNA synthesis resumed, resulting in a cycloheximide-sensitive elevation in DNA content per cell. We speculate that the excess DNA synthesis (which could contribute to events detectable later as gene amplification) is a consequence of the accumulation of S-phase-specific proteins in the affected cells, which may then secondarily influence the pattern of DNA replication.
Global response to combat antimicrobial resistance

During the mid-1960s, Dr. William Stewart, the then Surgeon General of the United States of America, encouraged by the phenomenal impact of antimicrobial agents on human health, made a forecast. ‘It is time to close the book on infectious diseases’, he had said. His optimism was based on significant decrease brought about in infectious diseases in the USA because of better living standards, vaccination, sanitation and above all extensive use of antibiotics. This statement was made during the golden period of discovery of new antibiotics. However, he and global community had not reckoned with three critical factors that were to turn upside down his prophecy. These included irrational use of antimicrobial agents in human health and veterinary sectors, ingenuity of microorganisms in developing resistance to antimicrobial agents (AMR) and slow down on development of new agents.
Littoral zone structures as Daphnia refugia against fish predators

The assumption that macrophytes can provide zooplankton a daytime refuge against fish predation is central to the diel horizontal migration hypothesis. However, previous observations and experiments have shown that largeߚbodied zooplankton avoid macrophytes. To directly test these contrasting roles of macrophytes, we measured the reaction of Daphnia pulex to macrophytes (Elodea canadensis or plastic) in the presence and absence of chemical cues from two commonly occurring European fishes, roach (Rutilus rutilus) and perch (Perca fluvialitis). In the same series of laboratory experiments, we then tested the ability of different densities of E. canadensis and plastic macrophytes to reduce predation by roach or perch. In the absence of fish, only 27% of daphnids occurred in the macrophytes. However, 70–80% of daphnids occurred in the macrophytes when either roach or perch occurred. In addition, significantly more daphnids occurred in plastic versus real macrophytes, indicating that some chemically mediated avoidance of real macrophytes by Daphnia occurred. In the presence of fish chemical cues from either roach or perch, the differences between real and plastic macrophytes quickly disappeared as daphnids moved into macrophytes. However, this behavior decreased mortality only from roach predation, because perch spent significantly more time than roach foraging among macrophytes. Thus, although daphnids sought macrophyte refuge in the presence of both fishes, the effectiveness of the refuge depended on macrophyte density and predator identity. These results support the idea that macrophytes can increase survival of Daphnia populations in shallow lakes, depending on the fish species present.
Determinants of Grief Resolution in Cancer Death

The death of a loved one can be very difficult, and yet there is little information about how nurses can help someone through it. The purpose of this exploratory ex post facto study was to determine whether the circumstances of a cancer death influence the grief resolution of the survivor at one month after the death. The circumstances that were studied include: (1) the place of death, (2) the length of the cancer illness, (3) the perceived social support from family/ friends, (4) the perceived social support from nurses, (5) satisfaction with the care received by the loved one, and (6) the quality of death of the loved one. Data were gathered from 43 survivors (spouses, children, and parents) through questionnaires and an open-ended interview, The study findings provide a better understanding and knowledge of nursing interventions for the family/friend of the imminently terminal cancer patient.
Effect of Four Computer Keyboards in Computer Users with Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders

Eighty computer users with musculoskeletal disorders participated in a six-month, randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluating the effects of four computer keyboards on clinical findings, pain severity, functional hand status, and comfort. The alternative geometry keyboards tested were: the Apple Adjustable Keyboard™ [kb1], Comfort Keyboard System™ [kb2], Microsoft Natural Keyboard™ [kb3] and placebo. Compared to placebo, kb3 and to a lesser extent kb1 groups demonstrated an improving trend in pain severity and hand function following six months of keyboard use. However, there was no corresponding consistent improvement in clinical findings in the alternative geometry keyboard groups compared to the placebo group. Overall, there was a significant correlation between improvement of pain severity and greater satisfaction with the keyboards. These results provide evidence that keyboard users may experience a reduction in hand pain after several months of use of some alternative geometry keyboards.
Genetic Dissection of Chloroplast Biogenesis and Development: An Overview1[W]

The chloroplast is essential for photosynthesis and the production of hormones and metabolites. As a consequence its biogenesis and development needs to be coordinated with seedling growth to ensure optimal rates of photosynthesis without oxidative damage upon seedling emergence. Studies into the processes of biogenesis and development of chloroplasts have shown how important chloroplast development during germination is for plant vitality, seed set and growth. Indeed, even if chloroplast development is only impaired in cotyledons, the embryonic leaves of germinating seedlings, with normal chloroplast development in true leaves plant growth and yield can be negatively impacted. Thus, it is necessary to understand the regulation and mechanism of chloroplast development to be able to further investigate on plant vitality for improving plants. This review will concentrate on how chloroplasts differentiate giving emphasis to current insights into the regulatory factors and molecular requirements for chloroplast biogenesis and development gained from genetic and mutagenic studies.
Application of Diffusion Theory in the Development of E-Commerce

This paper demonstrates the diffusion process of E- commerce with BASS innovation diffusion model. It estimates the parameters of the model and establishes the online consumer diffusion model and predicts the cumulative number of online consumers in the next few years based on the statistic data of online buyers. At the same time, it also analyzes all the factors affecting the increase of online buyers and verifies the result of the prediction from the model. Finally, the paper discusses the model with the results. In recent years, with the improvement of the environment and its great advantage of electronic commerce, the speed of E- commerce development is amazingly fast. At the same time, there are some differences between online and offline consumer behavior. More and more people are beginning to realize the convenience of online shopping and enterprises are using E-commerce to expand sales and market shares. Obviously, E-commerce will lead to a revolution, and the enterprises should know these changes in order to develop the right marketing strategy and gain advantages in the market competition. In this paper, we establish the online consumer diffusion models and forecast the cumulative number of online consumers in the next few years. The paper of the structure is listed as following: in section 2, some relevant works and research on the application of diffusion models are presented. The innovation diffusion, especially BASS model is given in section 3. In section 4 specifically discusses how to implement the BASS model into E-commerce environment, analyzes the factors that influencing consumers' online shopping behaviors, and forecasts online shopping in China. Sections 5 are conclusions.
Iodinated compounds in the serum, disappearance of radioactive iodine from the thyroid, and clinical response in patients treated with radioactive iodine.

THERE is general agreement that most of the organically bound radioiodine in the blood after therapeutic doses of I131 is comprised of thyroxine. The presence of significant amounts of butanol-insoluble organic iodine, diiodotyrosine, monoiodotyrosine (1), and triiodothyronine (2, 3) has been reported. It is not definitely known whether the appearance of any one, or all of these compounds results from the effects of radiation on the thyroid gland. It is the purpose of this report of work in progress to describe studies dealing with possible relationships between the iodinated compounds appearing in the serum, the rate of disappearance of the radioiodine from the thyroid, the amounts of radiation delivered to the gland, and the clinical response to therapy. METHODS Chromatographic fractionations of serum radioiodine extractable in n-butanol were made after 34 therapeutic doses of I131 in 31 patients. Most of the patients had Graves' disease, but 1 with toxic nodular goiter, 1 with metastatic thyroid cancer.
Intelligent Pairing Assistant for Air Operation Centers

Within an Air Operations Center (AOC), planners make crucial decisions to create the air plan for any given day. They are expected to complete the plan in part by pairing targeting or collection tasks with the available platforms. Any assistance these planners can acquire to help create the plan in a timely manner would make the entire process more efficient and effective. This paper describes the Intelligent Pairing Assistant (IPA) prototype, which would provide pairing recommendations at specific decision points in the planning process. IPA is designed as a plug-in for software systems already in use within AOCs. The primary contribution described in this paper is the application of existing research in intelligent user interfaces to a novel domain. Author
TPS data collection and data mining

This paper discusses tools and techniques for TPS data collection and near real-time data processing and visualization using commercial, off-the-shelf products such as Microsoft® SQL Server® database software and Visual Studio® development system. Examples will be shown on how to add simple data collection and processing methods to the Unit Under Test (UUT) test process using. NET programming languages.
Splanchnic carbohydrate and energy metabolism in growing ruminants !

Ruminal fermentation precludes a simple description of nutrient availability based on nutrient intake. Thus, we must strive to understand the nutrient needs of the microflora and gut and then evaluate nutrient availability after these needs have been met. Glucose is extensively metabolized by gut tissues such that the net supply to the liver is often zero or negative. Despite this extensive metabolism, small intestinal digestion can significantly increase glucose availability and metabolism. Lactate is derived from the diet, from ruminal bacterial metabolism and from endogenous metabolism. Because of its ubiquitous nature, lactate production from the gastrointestinal tract and viscera varies widely. However, lactate is a major glucose precursor in ruminants, supplying 9-35% of hepatic glucose carbon. Short-chain fatty acids are the major currency of ruminant energy metabolism, accounting for 45% of digestible energy intake. Significant quantities of short-chain fatty acids are metabolized by ruminal epithelium; however, it appears that in the fed ruminant this epithelial metabolism is limited to butyrate and longer short-chain fatty acids. Estimates indicate that 5% of ruminally supplied propionate is metabolized by the rumen epithelium and 30% of arterially supplied acetate is metabolized by the portal-drained viscera. These findings allow estimates of ruminal short-chain fatty acid production to be obtained from portal appearance of short-chain fatty acids corrected for portal-drained visceral metabolism of arterial short-chain fatty acids and ruminal epithelial metabolism of butyrate.
Factors influencing program selection among family practice residents.

Factors on which family practice residents base their judgments about ranking programs are identified. Questionnaires were mailed to 1,810 first-year family practice residents who participated in the 1981 matching program; 830 (46 percent) responded. The questionnaire items were factor analyzed, and nine factors accounting for 59.4 percent of the variance emerged. Reliability for the questionnaire was estimated to be . 82 using coefficient alpha. Factor scores for the nine subscales were computed and employed as dependent variables in several multivariate analyses of variance. Significant differences for sex, age, race, and geographical region were found on various factors; these findings indicated differences in what those groups considered important when selecting a residency.