Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
STUDY ON THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF FRESH SAUSAGES FROM ROMANIA

The purpose of this study was the comparative analysis of nutritional quality of fresh refrigerated sausages, marketed under their own brand in the main supermarkets in Romania (A, B, C, D, E, F), based on chemical composition and energy value. They were analyzed 36 samples (six product samples for each store) purchased in July 2017. The content of proteins, lipids, collagen and water was determined using the automatic analyzer Food Check (infrared spectrophotometer); the mineral substances were determined by calcinations and nitrogen free extract (NFEs) and energy value were determined by calculation, using conventional formulas. The data obtained were statistically processed, including by analysis of variance (Anova One Way, Multiple Comparison), being observed significant and very significant differences for the most parameters analyzed. The lipid content varied most with differences of 138.7 g/kg of product (from 95.7 g/kg in stores F to 234.4 g/kg in stores E); protein content had lower variations, with differences of 61.5 g/kg of product (from 132.8 g/kg for store E to 194.3 g/kg for store F). The energy value was higher, over 270.23 kcal/100g meat, for products from sources A, B, E, and for sources C, D, F, was below 195.7 kcal/100g.
COMBINED EFFECTS OF NQO 1 PRO 187 SER OR SULT 1 A 1 ARG 213 HIS POLYMORPHISM AND SMOKING ON BLADDER CANCER RISK : TWO META-ANALYSES

Objectives: Cigarette smoking is the major risk factor of bladder cancer via exposure to chemical carcinogens. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADP+): quinine oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) and sulfotransferase 1A1 (SULT1A1) have been reported to involve in the metabolism of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and aromatic amines. Therefore, the risk of bladder cancer (BC) may be influenced by polymorphisms in the genes that modulate metabolic detoxification in particular by interacting with cigarette smoking. Considering the limited power by the individual studies with a relatively small sample size, especially when analyzing the combined effect of polymorphisms in NQO1 and SULT1A1 genes and smoking, these 2 meta-analyses have aimed to clarify the combined effects of them on BC risk by integrating related studies. Material and Methods: Two meta-analyses included 1341 cases and 1346 controls concerning NQO1 Pro187Ser and smoking, and 1921 cases and 1882 controls on SULT1A1 Arg213His and smoking were performed. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used for assessing the strength of the association. Results: The result has demonstrated that smokers with NQO1 Pro/Ser or Ser/Ser genotypes have a prominent association with the risk of BC as compared with non-smokers with NQO1 Pro/Pro genotype, with OR equal to 3.71 (95% CI: 2.87–4.78, pheterogeneity = 0.376). Besides, smokers carrying SULT1A1 Arg/Arg genotypes were observed to confer 2.38 fold increased risk of BC (95% CI: 1.44–3.93, pheterogeneity = 0.001) when compared with non-smokers with SULT1A1 Arg/Arg or His/His genotypes. Conclusions: These findings have suggested that the NQO1 Pro187Ser or SULT1A1 Arg213His polymorphism combination with smoking significantly confer susceptibility to BC. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2017;30(5):791–802
Prevalence, knowledge and practices of shisha smoking among youth in Kampala City, Uganda

Introduction globally tobacco use kills more than seven million people annually, a figure expected to rise to 8 million deaths every year by 2030. Though perceived as safe, shisha smoking is reported to have the same or worse health effects as cigarette smoking yet, this practice has gained popularity especially among youths globally. We assessed shisha smoking and factors associated with shisha smoking to support public health interventions. Methods a cross-sectional study was conducted among 663 systematically selected youths aged between 18-30 years attending bars in two divisions of Kampala city Uganda. Data was analyzed using Stata version 12 and logistic regression model run to establish factors independently associated with shisha smoking. Results we found that 458 (86.4%) youths had low knowledge of the health effects of shisha and 193 (36.4%) smoked shisha. Majority of the respondents, 184 (97.4%) smoked flavoured and sweetened tobacco, 69 (36.5%) smoked on a weekly basis, 163 (86.2%) smoked in the company of friends, 162 (85.7%) shared shisha pipes. Factors associated with shisha smoking include smoking cigarettes adjusted odds ratio [aOR]: 5.91, 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 3.86-9.05); positive attitude (aOR: 3.89, 95% CI: 2.50-6.05); urban residence (aOR: 3.98, 95% CI: 1.99-8.00) and older age [25-30 years] (aOR: 2.13, 95% CI: 1.37-3.22). Conclusion the prevalence of shisha smoking is high with three in ten youths smoking shisha yet their knowledge about the health effects associated with shisha smoking was low. Shisha smoking ban should be implemented in all bars in Kampala as stated by the newly enacted tobacco law.
PHYSICAL MODELLING OF A WAH-WAH EFFECT PEDAL AS A CASE STUDY FOR APPLICATION OF THE NODAL DK METHOD TO CIRCUITS WITH VARIABLE PARTS

The nodal DK method is a systematic way to derive a non-linear state-space system as a physical model for an electrical circuit. Unfortunately, calculating the system coefficients requires inversion of a relatively large matrix. This becomes a problem when the system changes over time, requiring continuous recomputation of the coefficients. In this paper, we present an extension of the DK method to more efficiently handle variable circuit elements. The method is exemplified with the Dunlop Crybaby wah-wah effect pedal, as the continuous change of the potentiometer position is an extremely important aspect of the wah-wah effect.
Genome-based Biotechnologies in Aquaculture

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS INTRODUCTION . 1 History of genomic research.1 Development of genomics as a new branch of science.1 Science demands the development of sequencing technologies.2 Aquaculture genomics, a historical review.2 TRADITIONAL GENETIC BIOTECHNOLOGIES FOR AQUACULTURE.4 Selective breeding . 4 Polyploidy.4 Gynogenesis.5 Androgenesis.6 Sex reversal.6 Gene transfer.7 DNA MARKER TECHNOLOGIES.8 History of DNA marker technologies.8 Genomic variations as the basis of polymorphism.8 Allozyme markers.9 Restriction fragment length polymorphism markers.10 Mitochondrial DNA markers.10 DNA barcoding.11 RAPD markers.12 Amplified fragment length polymorphism markers . 12 Microsatellite markers.13 SNP markers.15 Restriction site-associated DNA sequencing (RAD-) markers.17 GENOME MAPPING TECHNOLOGIES.17 Genetic linkage mapping of aquaculture genomes.18 Physical mapping of aquaculture genomes.19 Radiation hybrid mapping.20 Optical mapping.21 Integration of physical and linkage maps.21 GENOME SEQUENCING TECHNOLOGIES.21 First-generation DNA sequencers.21 Second-generation (the next generation) sequencers.22 Illumina sequencers.22 Third-generation DNA sequencers.23 Application of next-generation sequencing.23 Genome sequencing in aquaculture species.23 Genome annotation of aquaculture species.25 TRANSCRIPTOME ANALYSIS OF AQUACULTURE SPECIES.25 Development of EST resources of aquaculture species.25
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE PROCESS OF PRINTED ELECTRONICS

Printed electronics (PE) is impacting almost every branch of manufacturing. The printing of electronics on mechanically flexible substrates such as plastic, paper and textile, using traditional printing techniques, provides novel applications for wearable and stretchable electronics. Government sponsored consortiums, universities, contract printers, startups and global manufacturers are developing processes to bring this technology to market faster, more costeffectively and at scale. By increasing the speed of technology adoption while following industrialization best practices, industry researchers aim to create processes that ramp up the scale of production for simple circuits and integrated conductive structures.
XBP-1 Couples Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress to Augmented IFN-β Induction via a cis-Acting Enhancer in Macrophages

Perturbation of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) results in a conserved stress response called the unfolded protein response (UPR). Macrophages undergoing a UPR respond to LPS with log-fold increased production of IFN-β, a cytokine with diverse roles in innate and adaptive immunity. In this study, we found that thapsigargin-induced ER stress augmented recruitment of IFN regulatory factor-3, CREB binding protein/p300, and transcriptional machinery to the murine ifnb1 promoter during LPS stimulation. Although full synergistic IFN-β production requires X-box binding protein 1 (XBP-1), this UPR-regulated transcription factor did not appreciably bind the ifnb1 promoter. However, XBP-1 bound a conserved site 6.1 kb downstream of ifnb1, along with IFN regulatory factor-3 and CREB binding protein only during concomitant UPR and LPS stimulation. XBP-1 physically associates with p300, suggesting a mechanism of multimolecular assembly at the +6.1 kb site. Luciferase reporter assays provide evidence this +6 kb region functions as an XBP-1–dependent enhancer of ifnb1 promoter activity. Thus, this study identifies a novel role for a UPR-dependent transcription factor in the regulation of an inflammatory cytokine. Our findings have broader mechanistic implications for the pathogenesis of diseases involving ER stress and type I IFN, including viral infection, ischemia-reperfusion injury, protein misfolding, and inflammatory diseases.
Thickness Correction for Edge Detection of Optical Coordinate Measuring Machines

Edge detection is essential to ensure the accuracy of geometrical measurement in optical CMMs. In this paper, an edge model of a thick part is introduced and the approach to calculate the edge shift due to the thickness of the part is explained. In the end, the experimental data show that the bi-directional measurement error for parts with thicknesses larger than 3mm and measured at lens magnification 6.6 times is always near 3μm.
The Evolving Nature of Community Participation in Public Development Projects in Kenya : A Literature Review

Community participation in public development projects was quite limited during the colonial period in Kenya. Today, the constitution of Kenya guarantees community participation in public development projects. This paper purposes to examine the evolving nature of community participation in public development projects in Kenya. The scope of this paper covers public projects done in Kenya from the colonial period to date. Data collection was done by document review, whereas content analysis technique was used to analyze the data. The main finding is that there is enhanced community participation in public development projects. This paper concludes that community participation in public development projects in Kenya has undergone tremendous transformation by way of approaches and resources by which communities are now engaging in and contributing to public development projects. Thus governments, development agencies and sponsors should accord local communities more space to participate and contribute to public development projects in order to foster sustainable development.
HUES OF ACER PLATANOIDES L. RESULTING FROM PROCESSES OF THERMAL TREATMENT WITH SATURATED STEAM

An analysis was made of the hues of the wood of Norway maple (Acer platanoides L.) resulting from processes of thermal treatment (colour modification) with saturated steam: tI = 112.5 ±2.5°C for τ = 5.5 hours (mode I), tII = 127.5 ±2.5°C for τ = 6.5 hours (mode II) and tIII = 137.5 ±2.5 °C for τ = 7.5 hours (mode III). Mode I produced a darker brown hue of Norway maple wood described with the following coordinates in the CIE-L*a*b*colour space: LI = 77.2 ±1.8, aI = 9.1 ±1.7, bI = 18.9 ±1.5. Mode II led to a light brown-pink colour with the coordinates LII = 70.9 ±1.5, aII = 11.0 ±0.6, bII = 18.9 ±0.8. Maple wood thermally modified in mode III acquired a unique brown-red colour with the coordinates LIII = 63.3 ±1.9, aIII = 11.1 ±0.5, bIII = 19.2 ±0.6. When the temperature of the saturated steam used in the thermal treatment process is increased, and the exposure time of the wood is prolonged, the colour of the wood becomes darker. Specific hues are achieved through increases in the values of the red coordinate a* and yellow coordinate b* in the CIE-L*a*b*colour space. The irreversible changes in the colour of Norway maple wood achieved in some modes of colour modification with saturated steam broaden the possibilities for its use in the fields of construction and carpentry, as well as in art and design.
On the estimation of high-dimensional regression models with binary covariates

In this paper we address the problem of estimating the parameters of high dimensional regression models characterized by binary covariates. We suggest a new procedure which combines particular clustering for the binary covariates and group penalized regression for estimating the model parameters. The good performance of the methodology is shown in a simulation study. Abstract Questo lavoro affronta il tema della stima di modelli di regressione ad alta dimensionalità con covariate binarie. In particolare, si propone un procedura di stima per questa classe di modelli che combina tecniche di cluster analisi e modelli di regressione penalizzata di gruppo. La metodologia proposta viene valutata con uno studio di simulazione.Questo lavoro affronta il tema della stima di modelli di regressione ad alta dimensionalità con covariate binarie. In particolare, si propone un procedura di stima per questa classe di modelli che combina tecniche di cluster analisi e modelli di regressione penalizzata di gruppo. La metodologia proposta viene valutata con uno studio di simulazione.
Two-dimensional Scanning Tactile Display using Ultrasound Radiation Pressure

In this paper, we propose a new tactile display which produces spatio-temporal stress patterns on a 2-D plane. The first prototype of the display consists of an octagonal arrangement of ultrasound linear arrays. Each array has 40 pieces of PZT(lead zirconate titanate) transducer. The 320 channel driving circuit was designed to produce 1000 frames of 2-D stress patterns per second. The 2-D stress patterns can cover 1cm by 1cm area. Simulation studies were carried out to examine the adequacy of the proposed design. It showed that the octagonal arrangement can produce a well-focused force spot to be scanned in the display area. The results were satisfactory compared to other polygonal arrangement. Several initial results on the 2-D prototype are also discussed.
Interactions patient-ventilateur en aide inspiratoire Patient – ventilator interactions in pressure support ventilation

Pressure support is a ventilatory mode which theoretically provides pressurization in synchrony with the patient’s inspiratory efforts. However, asynchrony can occur in the presence of altered respiratory mechanics, particularly in obstructive patients. Patient-ventilator asynchrony can manifest itself through signs of respiratory distress during mechanical ventilation, but also, more insidiously, by the presence of ineffective inspiratory attempts, resulting from dynamic hyperinflation due to obstructive airways disease. Severe and prolonged asynchrony is associated with poor outcome. Improving patient-ventilator interactions requires thorough knowledge of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved in the various phases of the respiratory cycle: triggering of the ventilator, pressurization, transition from inspiration to expiration (cycling), and expiration. Understanding the mechanisms present during each phase allows the clinician to optimize the various settings of this mode: level of pressure support, pressurization slope, positive end expiratory pressure, and cycling set point. During non invasive ventilation, leaks can further complicate this difficult process, but the added effort is certainly justified, given the favourable prognostic impact of avoiding intubation. © 2005 Société de réanimation de langue française. Publié par Elsevier SAS. Tous droits réservés. Mots clés : Interactions patient-ventilateur ; Aide inspiratoire ; Désynchronisation ; Efforts inspiratoires inefficaces ; Cyclage inspiration:expiration ; Pression expiratoire positive intrinsèque ; Ventilation non invasive
Oral appliance treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: an update

Purpose of review Oral appliances are an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although CPAP is a highly efficacious treatment, there is a need for other treatment options because the clinical effectiveness of CPAP is often limited by poor patient acceptance and tolerance, and suboptimal compliance. Recent findings There has been an expansion of the research evidence to support the use of oral appliances in clinical practice. Recent work has focused on the following clinically relevant areas: the effect of device design on efficacy and patient compliance, the role of different modalities for assessing the upper airway in the prediction of treatment outcome, the assessment of the impact of treatment on a range of health outcomes and the evaluation of long-term adverse effects. Summary There is robust evidence of the efficacy of oral appliances for improving polysomnographic indices and modifying the health risk associated with OSA. The current evidence suggests a similar impact on health outcomes as CPAP. However, further research is required to address a number of unresolved issues, including the influence of device design, titration procedures, prediction of treatment outcome and the clinical effectiveness of oral appliances for modifying the adverse health consequences of OSA.
Deepening the Dialogue : New Directions for the Evolution of Effectuation Theory

Arend, Sarooghi, and Burkemper (hereafter, “ASB”) evaluate effectuation theory by applying a “3E” framework that they position as comprehensive and broadly applicable to business theory (2015: 11). In their dialogue response to ASB, Read, Sarasvathy, Dew, and Wiltbank (2016) argue that the 3E framework is, in fact, inapplicable to effectuation theory because it embodies positivist criteria inappropriate for effectuation’s pragmatist stance. We start from the premise that theory development is an evolutionary process, an observation that fuels our approach to assessing how effectuation theory might be advanced. Highlighting the pragmatist roots of effectuation theory, we suggest that effectuation research has thus far emphasized one aspect of pragmatism—creativity—while a second aspect of pragmatism—habit—has been underexplored. We also highlight the limited attention directed to date beyond the level of the individual. Based on these observations, we outline possibilities for new directions for developing effectuation theory.
Genetic diversity assessment in green and coloured bell pepper ( C apsicum annuum L . ) in naturally ventilated quonset polyhouse

An attempt was made to determine the extent of genetic variability, based on the evaluation of fifteen genotypes of bell pepper in Randomized Complete Block Design at Experimental Farm, Department of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, HP Agricultural University, Palampur. The data were recorded on traits viz., days to 50 % flowering, days to first harvest (green as well as coloured), number of marketable fruits per plant (green as well as coloured), fruit length (cm), fruit width (cm), pericarp thikness (mm), number of lobes per fruit, average fruit weight (g) (green as well as coloured), number of seeds per fruit, harvest duration (days) (green as well as coloured), plant height (cm) and marketable fruit yield per plant (kg) (green as well as coloured) and quality traits. Mean sum of squares due to genotypes were significant for all the traits except number of lobes per fruit and dry matter. The estimates of PCV and GCV were high for number of seeds per fruit and capsaicin content, which indicated that there is substantial variability ensuring ample scope for improvement of these traits through selection. PCV and GCV values were moderate for number of marketable fruits per plant and marketable fruit yield per plant whereas these were low for most of the traits. For coloured fruits, the estimates of PCV and GCV were moderate for number of marketable fruits per plant, average fruit weight at phenotypic level whereas these estimates were low for days to first harvest, harvest duration and average fruit weight at genotypic level. The estimates of high heritability coupled with high genetic advance were observed for number of seeds per fruit and capsaicin content, which indicated the importance of additive gene action for the inheritance of these traits, and further improvement could be done through phenotypic selection.
Sequence Variants in Exon 1 of MSX 1 Gene Associated With Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip / Palate ( NS CL / P ) Among Indonesian Patients

Background:Orofacial cleft, especially nonsyndromic cleft lip/palate (NS CL/P), is a common congenital abnormalities that affect between 1 in 700 1000 live births worldwide. The etiology of NS CL/P is multifactorial that involves the interaction of both genetic and environmental factors. Drosophila muscle segment homeobox homolog-1 (MSX1) gene has been proposed as one of strong candidate genes associated with NS CL/P. The patterns of MSX1 gene mutation may vary according to race and geographical region. The purpose of this study was to detect and analyze the mutation in exon 1 of MSX1 gene in the form of sequence variants as the risk factor that being an etiological role in the development of NS CL/P in Indonesian patients. Methods: This study was case control design using samples from 48 NS CL/P subjects and 43 control subjects. PCR and Sanger Sequencing Technique were used to resolved the aim of the study. Statistical analysis which was used to determine significantly of differences from sequence variants frequency among NS CL/P subject and control subject was ÷. The odds ratio was used to determine a risk factor of NS CL/P. Results: The study results showed that 2 sequence variants in exon 1 of MSX1 gene were identified as C101G/rs36059701 and C330T/rs34165410. In C101G, the frequency of G mutant allele was 50% in both NS CL/P subject and control subject. This difference was not significant (÷=0,019; p > 0,05). In C330T, the frequency of T mutant allele frequency was 48.1% in NS CL/P subject and 51.9% in control subject and this difference was not significant (÷=0,326; p > 0,05). The odds ratio from all mutant alleles did not show significant result statistically means that the risk factor can not be determined. Results: The study results showed that 2 sequence variants in exon 1 of MSX1 gene were identified as C101G/rs36059701 and C330T/rs34165410. In C101G, the frequency of G mutant allele was 50% in both NS CL/P subject and control subject. This difference was not significant (÷=0,019; p > 0,05). In C330T, the frequency of T mutant allele frequency was 48.1% in NS CL/P subject and 51.9% in control subject and this difference was not significant (÷=0,326; p > 0,05). The odds ratio from all mutant alleles did not show significant result statistically means that the risk factor can not be determined.
Differential Equation Modeling For Optimization

Optimization, an area for finding the minimization point of an objective function, is becoming a hot topic. In this technical report, we bridge several famous optimization methods as numerical scheme approximation to different dynamic, such as gradient flow. We discover that there is a second order differential equation behind the accelerated optimization methods. This framework is very wide, can include accelerated mirror descent, gradient flow in Sobolev space and etc. We also extend the acceleration to stochastic gradient and synchronous parallel iteration. We utilize stochastic differential equation and differential equation with time delay to analysis the two different setting. In this report, we will show that adding a stochastic and synchronous parallel term will have the same convergence as the original optimization methods.