Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
AN INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR TRANSCRIPTION, MODAL AND MOTIVIC ANALYSES OF MAQAM IMPROVISATION

The CréMusCult project is dedicated to the study of oral/aural creativity in Mediterranean traditional cultures, and especially in Maqam music. Through a dialogue between anthropological survey, musical analysis and cognitive modeling, one main objective is to bring to light the psychological processes and interactive levels of cognitive processing underlying the perception of modal structures in Maqam improvisations. One current axis of research in this project is dedicated to the design of a comprehensive modeling of the analysis of maqam music founded on a complex interaction between progressive bottom-up processes of transcription, modal analysis and motivic analysis and the impact of top-down influence of higher-level information on lowerlevel inferences. Another ongoing work attempts at formalizing the syntagmatic role of melodic ornamentation as a Retentional Syntagmatic Network (RSN) that models the connectivity between temporally closed notes. We propose a specification of those syntagmatic connections based on modal context. A computational implementation allows an automation of motivic analysis that takes into account melodic transformations. The ethnomusicological impact of this model is under consideration. The model was first designed specifically for the analysis of a particular Tunisian Maqam, with the view to progressively generalize to other maqamat and to other types of maqam/makam music.
timulation of Acupoint ST-34 Acutely Improves Gait erformance in Geriatric Patients During Rehabilitation: Randomized Controlled Trial

Objective: To determine whether a specific regimen of acuoint stimulation improved gait performance in geriatric patients. Design: Multiple-blinded, randomized, controlled intervention rial. Setting: Geriatric ward rehabilitation. Participants: 60 geriatric patients during rehabilitation. Interventions: Both groups received a 1-time acupoint stimlation according to randomization. Stimulation of a verum cupoint (verum treatment) according to principles of tradiional Chinese medicine was compared with a technically idenical needle application on a nonacupoint (control treatment) in he control group. Main Outcome Measures: Descriptive parameters were docmented by valid, established tests. Gait performance was objecively measured by an electronic walkway before needling and fter needling. Results: All gait parameters showed statistically significant mprovement after verum treatment compared with control reatment (velocity, cadence, stride length, cycle time, step ime, single support, double support: P values all .05) except or the base of support (P .163). Effect sizes achieved by -time stimulation of an acupoint were low and ranged from 08 to . 24. No severe adverse clinical events related to the ntervention occurred. Conclusions: Study results showed that a 1-time administraion of a specific acupoint stimulation regimen statistically signifcantly improved gait performance during geriatric ward rehabiltation. If sustainability of effects can be documented, acupuncture ay prove to be an inexpensive intervention that may mildly mprove motor performance in frail geriatric patients.
Monograph of Lophopterys (Malpighiaceae)

Lophopterys Adr. Juss. is a South American genus of Malpighiaceae comprising seven species, two of which are described here as new (L. floribunda W. R. Anderson & C. C. Davis and L. occidentalis W. R. Anderson & C. C. Davis). The taxonomic history, morphology, circumscrip- tion, and systematic position of the genus are discussed, with the conclusion that while the genus is coherent and easily recognized, its relationships in the family are still somewhat obscure. The taxonomy is revised with descriptions, keys, and notes on phenology, habitat, and distribution, and all specimens studied are cited. Illustrations include a distribution map, SEMs of pollen from two species, and drawings of six species.
The length of test required to measure liveweight change when testing for feed efficiency in cattle

Measuring differences in the efficiency of converting feed to liveweight gains of beef cattle depends on assessments of feed intake and animal growth over a specified period. Previous studies have shown that feed intake can be measured with sufficient precision after 35 days, however, to assess growth rate with acceptable precision, a feeding period of 70 days is required when the cattle are weighed fortnightly. In order to test if more frequent weighing could improve the precision of estimates of liveweight, or reduce the duration of tests, animals were tested in units where an automatic weighing system recorded the liveweight of an animal every time it entered a feeder. Eight groups of beef bulls (171 animals in total) were tested. A random coefficient regression model including a cubic spline for time was used to estimate average daily gain. Evaluation of the residual variance, slope (average daily gain), and its standard error from the models showed that through the use of automated liveweight measurement, the duration of tests could be decreased to 56 days without reducing the precision of estimates of liveweight change. Depending on the precision required, further decreases in testing time could be accommodated.
Comparison of aluminium tolerance in the brassicas and related species

The aluminium tolerance of 31 varieties within 11 species in six genera of the Cruciferae was determined by measuring root length under aluminium stress. Variance analysis indicated highly significant differences of aluminium tolerance among the species compared. Raphanus sativus (2n = 18, RR) had the highest aluminium tolerance, followed by Brassica carinata (2n = 34, BBCC), Brassica oleracea (2n = 18,CC) and Brassica napus (2n = 38, AACC), which had the C genome. There might be more than one gene for aluminium tolerance in the R and C genomes. Those species such as Brassica campestris (2n = 20, AA), Brassica nigra (2n = 16, BB), Brassica juncea (2n = 36, AABB), Arabidopsis thaliana (2n = 10, arar), Sinapis alba (2n = 24, alal), Cheiranthus cheiri (2n = 12, chch) and Orychophragmus violaceus (2n = 24, OO) that did not include the R or C genome had lower aluminium tolerances. Transfer of aluminium tolerance from R. sativus into the cultivated brassicas seems possible by intergeneric hybridization and the production of addition, substitution or translocation lines.
Cloud My Task - A Peer-to-Peer Distributed Python Script Execution Service

In this paper we present "Cloud My Task", a distributed Python script execution service. The service can receive Python scripts from the clients and execute them on its instances, according to their load. The service is fault-tolerant : the failure of any single instance will not disrupt the service availability. The instances are connected with each other in a peer-to-peer tree-like topology. Experimental results show that the service scales well and is able to balance the load across the available service instances.
Software Quality Assurance

Telecom networks are composed of very complex software-controlled systems. In recent years, business and technology needs are pushing vendors towards service agility where they must continuously develop, deliver, and improve such software over very short cycles. Moreover, being critical infrastructure, Telecom systems must meet important operational, legal, and regulatory requirements in terms of quality and performance to avoid outages. To ensure high quality software, processes and models must be put in place to enable quick and easy decision making across the development cycle. In this chapter, we will discuss the background and recent trends in software quality assurance. We will then introduce BRACE: a cloud-based, fully-automated tool for software defect prediction, reliability and availability modeling and analytics. In particular, we will discuss a novel Software Reliability Growth Modeling (SRGM) algorithm that is the core of BRACE. The algorithm provides defect prediction for both early and late stages of the software development cycle. To illustrate and validate the tool and algorithm, we also discuss key use cases, including actual defect and outage data from two large-scale software development projects from telecom products. BRACE is being successfully used by global teams of various large-scale software development projects.
The systematic position of Hypertropha (Lepidoptera) and related Australian genera

The external morphology and certain features of the behaviour of the adult, larva and pupa of Hypertropha, Eupselia and related Australian genera, variously assigned to the Glyphipterigidae, Choreutidae, Hypertrophidae, Copromorphidae and Oecophoridae, are described and figured. It is concluded that these genera belong to the Gelechioidea, and have close affinities with Thudaca and some other Australian genera referred to the Oecophoridae.
Role of Anti-inflammatory Drugs in the Colorectal Cancer

Objective: The objective of this review was to systematically review and synthesize evidence regarding benefits of using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). Data Sources: The data sources were MEDLINE, PubMed, NEJM, Google Scholar, and Google searches of references from relevant and eligible trials. Review Methods: We screened abstracts and full-text articles of identified references for eligibility and reviewed randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and meta-analysis for evidence on benefits of using NSAIDs in CRC treatments. For all extracted data, completeness and relevance were checked. Results: The risk of any adenoma among frequent NSAID users was 26.8% vs 39.9% among placebo subjects who later used NSAIDs sporadically (adjusted relative risk = 0.62, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.39-0.98; P trend with NSAID use frequency = .03). Long-term use of aspirin reduces the risk of CRC. Aspirin also reduces the incidence of colon adenomas and mortality, especially when used for >10 years. Rofecoxib is associated with the reduction of CRC; however, it was associated with cardiovascular risk (with an overall unadjusted relative risk of 1.50 [95% CI = 0.76-2.94; P = .24]). Adenoma Prevention with Celecoxib trial shows that, for patients of all genotypes, the estimated cumulative incidence of one or more adenomas by year 3 was 59.8% for those randomized to placebo as compared with 43.3% for those randomized to low-dose (200 mg, twice daily) celecoxib (relative risk [RR] = 0.68; 95% CI = 0.59-0.79; P < .001) and 36.8% for those randomized to high-dose (400 mg, twice daily) celecoxib and 60.7% in placebo group (RR = 0.54; 95% CI = 0.46-0.64; P < .001). Conclusions: The use of COX-2 inhibitors both prior to and after diagnosis of CRC seemed to be mildly associated with the reduction in mortality of patients with CRC. Some literatures state that COX-2 inhibitors might play a synergistic role in adjuvant chemotherapy of FOLFOX regimen. Celecoxib was found to increase the radiosensitization of colon cancer cells.
Internet adoption and usage patterns among Students in selected South African Universities

This study examines the case of student adoption and usage patterns of the Internet as an innovation in delivering important services that include financial services. The quantitative approach employed in this study utilizes an extended version of Rogers’ model of perceived innovation attributes. Consistent with previous studies, the perceived innovation attributes were found to be important determinants of students’ adoption decisions. However, two dimensions, namely relative advantage and perceived usefulness were found to influence this consumer groups’ adoption decisions more prominently, thus highlighting the complex nature of the innovation and adoption decisions for Internet services users.
Dehardening of mountain birch (Betula pubescens ssp. czerepanovii) ecotypes at elevated winter temperatures

Summary • The aim was to elucidate the effects of elevated winter temperatures on the dehardening process of mountain birch (Betula pubescens ssp. czerepanovii) ecotypes and to evaluate their susceptibility to frost damage under warming climate conditions. • Ecotypes from 60 to 71° N latitudes and 20–750 m altitudes were grown in northern Norway (70° N) and subjected to simulation of the photoperiod in southern Norway (60° N) by artificial illumination from September onwards. In November, the seedlings were transported to the south (60° N) to overwinter at ambient or 4°C above ambient temperatures. Frost hardiness and lipid peroxidation were determined during January–April. • The higher winter temperature accelerated dehardening, and there were significant differences between the ecotypes. Among tree individuals of southern origin, the alpine ecotype exhibited the most rapid rate of dehardening, whereas the oceanic type showed the slowest rate. Lipid peroxidation supported the above findings. • Since temperature elevation was unequal for the ecotypes with respect to climatic change, the frost hardiness results were normalized to obtain an equal +4°C temperature rise. The risk of frost injury seemed to be lowest in the northernmost ecotypes under a temperature elevation of +4°C, obviously due to their adaptation to a wider temperature range.
Carotid and femoral intima-media thickness in adults with sickle cell disease

Background: This study was conducted to evaluate Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) and Femoral Intima Media Thickness (FIMT) in adults with SCD.Methods: The present prospective cross-sectional study with control group was carried out in Department of Medicine at Acharya Vinoba Bhave rural hospital over a period of 6months from January to June 2018. A total of 100 (50 cases of SCD, 50 normal subjects) were studied. In the SCD group, 35 cases were patients regular follow up cases and 15 patients were in sickle cell crisis. CIMT of both left and right carotids were taken and the mean of the two values were recorded. The IMT was also measured in the right common femoral artery (RCFA) and left common femoral artery.Results: SCD patients in steady state had significantly decreased Hb%, increased WBC counts and platelet counts as compared to healthy controls. The mean right FIMT, left FIMT, right CIMT and left CIMT the patients with SCD with crisis were significantly higher than that of the patients without SCD (P<0.001). One way showed that there were significant differences in duration of disease in mean level of Hb%, WBC count, platelet count of the patients in the three groups (p<0.01). Conclusions: CIMT and FIMT can pick up the macrovascular involvement early and can be utilized as screening tools to predict vascular injury so that at risk individuals would be subjected to proper treatment protocols, especially hydroxyurea therapy early on.
KINEMATIC MODELLING FOR PID POSITION CONTROL OF A NEW THREE-FINGERED ROBOTIC HAND

A new design of a three fingered robotic hand has been developed and verified for a grasping task based on a set of predetermined angle position. However, the robotic hand has limitation in integrating measurement from external sensors to create its own 3D position vector’s trajectory. Therefore, it is required to create a new mathematical kinematics equation for the hand that relates between the direct joint angles and the position vector of the finger-tip in order to produce motion based on Cartesian coordinates. The study derived the kinematics based on the joint and link dimensions of Finger 1 and 3 using geometrical approach due to their different styles of motion. Simulation results verified the correctness of the equations where the proposed inverse kinematics has correctly converted the position vector of tip-end to the required motor angles of each finger joint. Consequently, the kinematics is verified to be able to provide the angle references for the position control of the motors in real-time experiment according to the varied fingertip positions. The output of this study is beneficial to the robot control when trajectory needs to be generated based on sensor information. Besides, individual control of separate finger joints between the fingers could increase the grasping flexibility and be a good reference for the development of the robot arm in future study.
Mitochondrial Sirtuin 3: New emerging biological function and therapeutic target

Sirtuin 3 (SIRT3) is one of the most prominent deacetylases that can regulate acetylation levels in mitochondria, which are essential for eukaryotic life and inextricably linked to the metabolism of multiple organs. Hitherto, SIRT3 has been substantiated to be involved in almost all aspects of mitochondrial metabolism and homeostasis, protecting mitochondria from a variety of damage. Accumulating evidence has recently documented that SIRT3 is associated with many types of human diseases, including age-related diseases, cancer, heart disease and metabolic diseases, indicating that SIRT3 can be a potential therapeutic target. Here we focus on summarizing the intricate mechanisms of SIRT3 in human diseases, and recent notable advances in the field of small-molecule activators or inhibitors targeting SIRT3 as well as their potential therapeutic applications for future drug discovery.
PSE‐LIKE SYNDROME IN BREAST MUSCLE OF DOMESTIC TURKEYS: A REVIEW

There are several similarities between the development of pale, soft, exudative (PSE) meat in breast muscle (Pectoralis supeficialis) of domestic turkeys, swine longissimus and ham muscles. Although the ultimate cause of the syndrome is not known, it appears that the combination of antemortem stress sensitivity of the domestic turkey and predominantly glycolytic metabolism of the breast muscle, results in accelerated rigor mortis processes. The consequent low pH ( 35C), typically causes protein denaturation leading to soft and discolored, PSE meat with reduced protein functionality. Our studies revealed that phosphorylase, a sarcoplasmic enzyme, becomes denatured and tightly associated with the myofibrils in PSE turkey breast
Duration of eleutheroembryonic phase of Coregonus albula (L.) larvae reared at different constant and variable temperatures

At different temperatures (4.5, 6.0, 8.6, 10.4, 13.5, 15.9 and 19.0°C), time from hatching to exogenous feeding (DEP50) in vendace, Coregonus albula (L.), larvae decreased from 8 to 2 days when the temperature increased from 4-5 to 19 0°C. Starved larvae at 10.4°C, when offered food at successive days after acclimation to different temperatures, started external feeding on the same day, irrespective of the acclimation temperature. Larvae started exogenous feeding after attaining a particular larval development stage (LDS 1-2), while their age (days after hatching) was of secondary significance. In the vendace population the larvae start exogenous (mixed) feeding at a total length of 9.5 mm, irrespective of their age and rearing temperature. As total length of larvae is closely related to their development stage, the length of fish can be used in a hatchery practice as a parameter indicative of the time of the first feeding of larvae or of their release into the stocked lakes.
MICROBIAL DIAGNOSIS IN A GENERAL HOSPITAL

The renaissance of diagnostic microbiology can be attributed to several causes, not the least of which are the usage of antibiotics, ecological shifts in the normal human microflora, and altered host experience. Today, microbiology laboratories of general hospitals are confronted with pressures from physicians for the rapid isolation of organisms from patients with, or suspected of having, infectious diseases and for guidance in their therapy. With these considerations are coupled the scientist’s endeavor for the correct identification of the isolated agent, the determination of a causal relationship between this isolate and the disease, and his concern with the potential consequences of the microorganism for the hospital population and the community at large. We have attempted to meet this challenge by instituting techniques that lead to the rapid and reliable recognition of those microorganisms most frequently isolated in our particular geographical area. Such a procedure leads to the immediate recognition of extraordinary microorganisms by their inability to conform with the precepts established for the routine organisms. This dichotomy enables personnel of the diagnostic laboratory to render presumptive identification of isolates from clinical material rapidly while the information still has consequence for the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
Stability and Shelf Life of Bioactive Compounds during Food Processing and Storage: Soy Isoflavones

: During the past several years, the nutrition community has recognized the importance of the nonnutritive components of plant foods. These nonnutritive components are commonly called phytochemicals. One of the most exciting developments in the phytochemicals field is the beneficial biological activity of isoflavones from soy. Benefits include the potential reduced cancer risk, cholesterol homeostasis, and other hormone replacement therapy treatments. Yet, very little attention has been given to the interactions of bioactive phytochemicals with other food ingredients. Various studies demonstrated the loss of soy isoflavones during storage and the effect of processing conditions on specific modifications of soy isoflavones. Beyond apparent 1st-order degradation kinetics, there is a change in the isoflavones profile according to processing and storage conditions. This change in chemical structure is very likely to affect the bioavailability and bioactivity of soy isoflavones. Understanding the reactions that affect soy isoflavones bioactivity will provide a basis for developing food with the beneficial quality of isoflavones. This article presents current information on the stability of soy isoflavones and highlights how these changes may affect their bioavailability and biological activity. Most importantly, the aim of this article is to point out the fact that much more data are required to fully understand the chemistry and the kinetics of isoflavones reaction in model systems and food.
Kabul Edilmiş Araştırma Makalesi (Düzenlenmemiş Sürüm)

Companies, in particular e-commerce companies, aims to increase customer satisfaction, hence in turn increase their profits, using recommender systems. Recommender Systems are widely used nowadays and they provide strategic advantages to the companies that use them. These systems consist of different stages. In the first stage, the similarities between the active user and other users are computed using the user-product ratings matrix. Then, the neighbors of the active user are found from these similarities. In prediction calculation stage, the similarities computed at the first stage are used to generate the weight vector of the closer neighbors. Neighbors affect the prediction value by the corresponding value of the weight vector. In this study, we developed two new methods for the prediction calculation stage which is the last stage of collaborative filtering. The performance of these methods are measured with evaluation metrics used in the literature and compared with other studies in this field