Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Visual Task Specification User Interface for Uncalibrated Visual Servoing

In today’s world robots work well in structured environments, where they complete tasks autonomously and accurately. This is evident from industrial robotics. However, in unstructured and dynamic environments such as for instance homes, hospitals or areas affected by disasters, robots are still not able to be of much assistance. Moreover, robotics research has focused on topics such as mechatronics design, control and autonomy, while fewer works pay attention to human-robot interfacing. This results in an increasing gap between expectations of robotics technology and its real world
VisualUrText: A Text Analytics Tool for Unstructured Textual Data

The growing amount of unstructured text over Internet is tremendous. Text repositories come from Web 2.0, business intelligence and social networking applications. It is also believed that 80-90% of future growth data is available in the form of unstructured text databases that may potentially contain interesting patterns and trends. Text Mining is well known technique for discovering interesting patterns and trends which are non-trivial knowledge from massive unstructured text data. Text Mining covers multidisciplinary fields involving information retrieval (IR), text analysis, natural language processing (NLP), data mining, machine learning statistics and computational linguistics. This paper discusses the development of text analytics tool that is proficient in extracting, processing, analyzing the unstructured text data and visualizing cleaned text data into multiple forms such as Document Term Matrix (DTM), Frequency Graph, Network Analysis Graph, Word Cloud and Dendogram. This tool, VisualUrText, is developed to assist students and researchers for extracting interesting patterns and trends in document analyses.
A Brief Review on Routing in Wireless Sensor Networks

In the last few years the craze of the wireless sensor network (WSN) is increasing and it has become a latest field of research. Protocols used in ad-hoc networks cannot be used in sensor networks because the sensors are tiny in size, have limited battery power, less storage capacity. Hence new protocols are generated for sensor networks. One of the major challenges is to design an energy efficient routing strategy for WSN. In this paper, metric evaluation, designing issues of the sensor routing protocols are discussed. Routing in WSNs can be broadly sub divided in two categories: flat routing and clustering or hierarchical routing. In this paper, several routing schemes are discussed along with some energy aware cluster routing methods. Keywords:Ad-hoc network, metrics, clustering.
Infants Cry Classification of Physiological State Using Cepstral and Prosodic Acoustic Features

Infants cry to express their emotional, psychological and physiological states. The research paper investigates if cepstral and prosodic audio features are enough to classify the infants’ physiological states such as hunger, pain and discomfort. Dataset from our previous paper was used to train the classification algorithm. The results showed that the audio features could classify an infant’s physiological state. We used three classification algorithms, Decision Tree (J48), Neural Network and Support Vector Machine in developing the infant physiological model. To evaluate the performance of the infant physiological state model, Precision, Recall and F-measure were used as performance metrics. Comparison of the cepstral and prosodic audio feature is presented in the paper. Our findings revealed that Decision Tree and Multilayer Perceptron performed better both for cepstral and prosodic feature. It is noted the cepstral feature yielded better result compare with prosodic feature for the given dataset with correctly classified instances ranging from 87.64% to 90.80 with an overall kappa statistic ranging from 0.47 – 0.64 using cepstral feature.
The action of isoprenaline on the smooth muscle of the guinea‐pig taenia coli.

1. The beta-action of catecholamines on the smooth muscle of guinea-pig taenia coli was investigated by observing the effects of isoprenaline (2 X 10(-8)-7.2 X 10(-6) M) in the presence of an alpha-blocker, phentolamine (6.3 X 10(-6) M). Electrical and mechanical activity were recorded with the double sucrose gap method. Calcium and potassium fluxes were determined using the 45Ca and 42K isotopes. 2. Isoprenaline suppressed spontaneous spike generation, reduced the size of evoked phasic contractions, and caused a small hyperpolarization of the membrane without change in membrane resistance. These effects were abolished by a beta-blocker, propranolol (6.8 X 10(-6) M). 3. The hyperpolarization induced by isoprenaline was smaller in quiescent, nonstimulated muscle than in active, frequently stimulated preparations. It occurred with the same time course as the reduction in the size of evoked phasic contractions. Both effects were dose dependent and reached a maximum at 7.2 X 10(-7) M-isoprenaline. 4. Hyperpolarization by direct current application did not reduce the size of evoked phasic contractions until excitation threshold was reached. In the presence of isoprenaline, repolarization of the membrane to its original level by depolarizing current application did not restore the reduced phasic contractions to their original size. 5. The slopes of the current-voltage relation in the absence and presence of isoprenaline were parallel, confirming the absence of a change in membrane resistance. Isoprenaline also did not affect membrane resistance when applied in the modified ionic environments used. 6. In different external K concentrations (0.60-29.5 mM) the relationship between the size of the electrotonic potential and the magnitude of the isoprenaline-induced hyperpolarization was linear. A similar, direct relation was seen between isoprenaline hyperpolarization and membrane resistance when the latter was increased by lowering external chloride to 13.3 mM. 7. Excess Cao (7.5 mM) hyperpolarized the membrane and reduced membrane resistance, but the hyperpolarization by isoprenaline was larger than in normal solution, being inversely related to the membrane resistance. The hyperpolarization was directly related to the external Ca concentration, suggesting that the magnitude of the response to the beta-action might depend on the cytoplasmic Ca concentration. 8. In low external Na (18 mM-Nao) the beta-action was scarcely affected. Complete replacement of Na with choline increased membrane resistance, muscle tone and phasic contractions; in this condition the effects of isoprenaline were abolished. 9. When the Na pump was blocked by exposure to zero K, to ouabain, or to both simultaneously, isoprenaline remained highly effective. However, prolonged exposure to ouabain abolished the beta-action. 10. Isoprenaline (1.4 X 10(-6) M) increased 45Ca efflux by about 20%, while 45Ca influx was not changed, and 42K efflux remained constant. 11.
[Predictive value of genotypes and fecal bacterial phenotypes in the early detection of colorectal cancers].

> Le cancer colorectal (CCR) est le troisième cancer le plus fréquent chez l’homme et le second chez la femme avec près de 1,4 millions de nouveaux cas diagnostiqués en 2012 dans le monde. Bien que le taux de mortalité soit en baisse dans de nombreux pays, ce cancer reste responsable de près de 700 000 décès pour cette même année [1]. Chaque année en France, 40 000 nouveaux cas sont diagnostiqués et environ 17 000 décès sont directement imputables à l’évolution du cancer colorectal. Tous sexes confondus, il s’agit du 3e cancer le plus fréquent, après ceux de la prostate et du sein. Sa fréquence élevée, le pronostic encore réservé et le coût important pour la société, ont justifié la mise en place d’une politique de dépistage au sein de la population.
Picture Perfect Posing: Practicing the Art of Posing for Photographers and Models

Photographer, author, and educator Roberto Valenzuela has a proven track record for teaching and explaining difficult concepts to photographers of all skill levels. His remarkable ability to break down complicated ideas into understandable, approachable elements that photographers can truly graspand then use their newfound knowledge to improve their photographymade his first book, Picture Perfect Practice, a breakout success. In Picture Perfect Posing, Roberto takes on the art of posing. For many photographers, after learning to compose an image and even light it properly, a portrait can still easily be a failure if the pose is not natural, elegant, and serving the needs of both the subject and the photographer. Instead of just showing page after page of poseslike most posing books on the marketRoberto actually breaks down the concept of posing by examining the anatomy, starting with the core foundation: the spinal chord and neck. Building from there, Roberto discusses every component of what makes poses work, as well as fail. How should the model hold her hands? Bend her elbows? Position her fingers? Should the model look toward or away from the camera, and why? It all depends on what the photographer wants for the shot, and Roberto discusses the entire process, from the intent of the photographer through the execution of the pose. For those who have been discouraged by an inability to pose their subjects, or who have simply not known where to start in order to "figure it out," Picture Perfect Posing is the essential resource they need to learn how posing truly works, and how they can learn to direct the exact pose they need for the shot they want.
California Health Benefits Review Program Analysis of California Assembly Bill AB 339 Outpatient Prescription Drugs

Author(s): McMenamin, Sara; Tally, Steven; Clancy, Stephen L. ; Shimkhada, Riti; Ponce, Ninez; Pantely, Susan; Word, Casey; Hirsch, Jan; Grossman, Laura; Corbett, Garen; Ettner, Susan
Trastornos psiquiatricos en niños y adolescentes con cardiopatía congénita

Introduction: There are multiple reasons to consider that having a congenital heart disease can be related to the presence of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. It Can depend of different factors such as biological, neurodevelopmental, psychological, family and social ones.Objective: To examine the scientific literature on psychopathology and psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents with congenital heart diseases.Methodology: Review of the literature on the subject, using the PubMed-Medline, OVID and SCIELO databases.Results: Evidence exists to support that in this clinical group there are differences in the prevalence of psychiatric disorders, including cognitive, learning and developmental ones, compared to control groups and to general pediatric population.Commentaries: It is important to continue research on this subject and to develop specific psychiatric healthcare resources for this group. These should include both the evaluation by child liaison psychiatrists as well as therapeutically intervention when necessary. Studies to evaluate children who have been operated on in recent years with new surgical and anesthetic techniques as well as studies with a longitudinal design are especially relevant.
Improving the quality of insulin prescribing for people with diabetes being discharged from hospital

Medication errors involving insulin in hospital are common, and may be particularly problematic at the point of transfer of care. Our aim was to improve the safety of insulin prescribing on discharge from hospital using a continuous improvement methodology involving cycles of iterative change. A multidisciplinary project team formulated locally tailored insulin discharge prescribing guidance. After baseline data collection, three ‘plan-do-study-act’ cycles were undertaken over a 3-week period (September/October 2018) to introduce the guidelines and improve the quality of discharge prescriptions from one diabetes ward at the hospital. Discharge prescriptions involving insulin from the ward during Monday to Friday of each week were examined, and their adherence to the guidance measured. After the introduction of the guidelines in the form of a poster, and later a checklist, the adherence to guidelines rose from an average of 50% to 99%. Qualitative data suggested that although it took pharmacists slightly longer to clinically verify discharge prescriptions, the interventions resulted in a clear and helpful reminder to help improve discharge quality for the benefit of patient safety. This project highlights that small iterative changes made by a multidisciplinary project team can result in improvement of insulin discharge prescription quality. The sustainability and scale of the intervention may be improved by its integration into the electronic prescribing system so that all users may access and refer to the guidance when prescribing insulin for patients at the point of discharge.
Multiple Drug Resistance Pattern in Urinary Tract Infection Patients in Saudi Arabia

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common problem in hospitalized and outdoor patients. It is mainly found in females because of the shortness of the urethra and closeness to anus, which facilitate entrance of fecal micro–flora to urinary tract. Knowledge of local antimicrobial resistance patterns is essential for evidence- based empirical antibiotic prescribing. Objective: The main aim of this study was to analyze the drug resistance pattern of bacterial isolates from suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) patients in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This cross- sectional study was carried out in Al-Kharj region of Saudi Arabia from 1st. September, 2016 to 28th. February, 2017. Midstream urine specimens were collected from patients at a general hospital. The specimens were cultured and the isolates were identified using standard microbiological techniques. The antibiotic susceptibilities of the isolates were also determined. Results: The number of patients with urinary tract infection who yielded positive cultures from their mid stream urine specimens was 249(12.0%) out of 2064 specimens. The commonest isolates were Escherichia coli (53.4%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (28.5%). Other bacterial pathogens were Proteus mirabilis (5.2%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (4.4%), Streptococcus agalactiae (6.0%) and Enterococcus faecalis. (2.5%). Conclusions: E. coli is the most common causative agent of urinary tract infection followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae. Ampicillin, Augmentin, Cotrimoxazole, Norfloxacin and Nalidixic acid have the highest resistance rates against both these pathogens. No isolate is found to be resistant to imipenem. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2019;6(1):3-7
Behavioral and electrophysiological aspects of cognition in neonate rats lactated by morphine addicted mothers

Objective(s): In addition to genetic factors, environmental phenomena during postnatal age highly affect development and, in turn, function of the brain. The present work evaluates if morphine consumption during lactation period influences the spatial performances and synaptic plasticity in rats at neonatal period of age. Materials and Methods: Three groups of mothers were subcutaneously administered by 5 (M5), 10 (M10) or 20 (M20) mg/kg morphine every 12 hours during the lactation period. At 45 days old, their offspring were introduced to Morris water maze for assessment of spatial learning and memory. Basic field excitatory post-synaptic potentials (fEPSPs) were recorded in the CA1 area of hippocampus and, then, long term potentiation (LTP) was induced by tetanic stimulation. Results: We found that the M10 and M20 rats spent more time and traveled longer distance to find the hidden platform of maze when compared to the control animals (P<0.05 for all comparisons). Similarly, these two morphine-exposed groups were inferior in the memory consolidation compared to their control counterparts. Comparing control and M20 rats revealed that morphine exposure decreases the mean amplitude and slope 10-90% of fEPSPs about 30 percent (P<0.001 for both comparisons) and inhibits the LTP induction in the CA1 area circuits. Conclusion: The present study provides behavioral and electrophysiological proofs for negative effect of morphine on the hippocampal-related function in the neonatally morphine-exposed rats.
Open Statistical Data: Potential and Challenges

Opening up data is a political priority worldwide. Linked open data is considered as the most mature technology for publishing and reusing open data. A large number of open data is numerical and actually concerns statistics. In the literature, statistical data have been heavily studied using the data cube model. Recently, ICT tools have emerged aiming to exploit linked open data technologies for providing advanced visualizations and analytics of open statistical data residing in geographically dispersed open data portals. The aim of this panel is to discuss the potential and challenges of open statistical data.
‘Start smart’: using front-line ownership to improve the quality of empiric antibiotic prescribing in a paediatric hospital

Infection is the most frequent indication for non-scheduled admission to paediatric hospitals, leading to high levels of empiric antibiotic prescribing. Antibiotic prescribing in line with local guidelines, improves patient outcomes, reduces adverse drug events and helps to reduce the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. We undertook an improvement project at Temple Street Children’s University Hospital targeting documentation of indication and compliance with empiric antibiotic prescribing guidelines among medical admissions via the emergency department (ED). Results of weekly audits of empiric antibiotic prescribing were fed back to prescribers. Front-line ownership techniques were used to empower prescribers to generate ideas for change, such as regular discussion of antibiotic prescribing issues at weekly clinical meetings, antibiotic ‘spot quiz’, updates to prescribing guidelines, improved access and promotion of a prescribing app, laminated guideline summary cards, and reminders and guideline summaries at a point of prescribing in ED. Documentation of indication and guideline compliance increased from a median of 30% in December 2014 to 100% in March 2015, and was sustained at 100% to September 2016, then 90% to December 2017. The intervention was associated with improvements in non-targeted indicators of prescribing quality, an overall reduction in antimicrobial consumption in the hospital, and a €105 000 reduction in annual antimicrobial acquisition costs. We found that a simple, paper-based, data collection system was effective, provided opportunities for a point-of-care interaction with prescribers, and facilitated weekly data feedback. We also found that using a pre-existing weekly clinical meeting to foster prescriber ownership of the data, allowing prescribers to identify possible tests of change, and exploiting the competitive nature of doctors, led to a rapid and sustained improvement in prescribing quality. Awareness of local prescribing processes and culture are essential to delivering improvements in antimicrobial stewardship.
Tractography of language pathways based on navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with brain tumors

Navigated transcranial magnetic stimulation (nTMS) is a non-invasive neurostimulation technique that enables mapping of motor and language function in patients suffering from brain tumors. Because this approach is mainly restricted to cortical mapping, this thesis introduces nTMS-based diffusion tensor imaging fiber tracking (DTI FT) to delineate subcortical language pathways.
Segmentation of Head and Neck Tumours Using Modified U-net

A new neural network for automatic head and neck cancer (HNC) segmentation from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is presented. The proposed neural network is based on U-net, which combines features from different resolutions to achieve end-to-end locating and segmentation of medical images. In this work, the dilated convolution is introduced into U-net, to obtain larger receptive field so that extract multi-scale features. Also, this network uses Dice loss to reduce the imbalance between classes. The proposed algorithm is trained and tested on real MRI data. The cross-validation results show that the new network outperformed the original U-net by 5% (Dice score) on head and neck tumour segmentation.
Immunological Aspects of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection in Women Attending Maternity Teaching Hospital and Some Public Health Centers in Erbil Governorate, Northern Iraq

Trichomonas vaginalis infection is one of the sexually transmitted diseases. It is a health problem all over the world, including Iraq. It has also been associated with adverse outcomes of pregnancy and increased risk of HIV. Trichomoniasis typically elicits aggressive local cellular immune responses with inflammation of the vaginal epithelium and exocervix in women and urethra in men. The present study was aimed to assess serum level of interferon gamma (IFN-γ), Interleukin 10 (IL-10), C-reactive protein, antiphospholipid, anticardiolipin antibodies with eosinophil count as well. Four hundred and forty women with ages ranging between 16 and 60 years old (average of 34.2 years) who attended Maternity Teaching Hospital and a number of public health centers in Erbil Governorate were screened for trichomoniasis by direct wet mount preparation and culture technique. Serum IFN-γ, IL-10, antiphospholipid, and anticardiolipin were assessed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. C-reactive protein (CRP) and eosinophil count were assessed by I CROMA and Coulter, respectively. The results revealed that IL-10 level (96.46 ± 1.97 pg/ml vs. 91.86 ± 1.48 pg/ml), eosinophil count (0.1 ± 0.07 × 10³/μL vs. 0.1 ± 0.01 × 10³/μL), and CRP concentration (2.55 ± 0.74 mg/l vs. 2.27 ± 0.37 mg/l) were non-significantly (P > 0.05) changed in infected women in comparison with negative control group. However, serum IFN-γ level (484.83 ± 38.35 pg/ml vs. 372.15 ± 9.49 pg/ml) was significantly (P < 0.05) elevated in infected women in comparison to the control group. The results also revealed significant increase (P < 0.05) of antiphospholipid immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies (4.75 ± 0.3 U/ml vs. 3.79 ± 0.11 U/ml) in the sera of infected women, but antiphospholipid immunoglobulin M (IgM), anticardiolipin IgG, and anticardiolipin IgM antibodies were non-significantly altered in response to T. vaginalis infection.
Oral health promotion: Right person, right time prevention

Dental decay is one of the most common conditions affecting children in the UK; but it can be prevented with a balanced diet and good oral hygiene. Often, this advice comes too late, with many families only registering with a dentist when problems have occurred. Research has shown that health visitors who provide appropriate dental advice can have a huge impact on children's dental and overall health. This article aims to provide evidence-based preventive advice to support health visitors with dental interventions.