Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Core Role Based Access Control (RBAC) mechanism for MySQL

RBAC or Role-Based Access Control is an approach to restrict system access to authorized users and help in implementing a secure access control for larger databases. MySQL is a popular open source relational database management system (RDBMS) which currently implements MAC and DAC access control mechanisms. We extend the access control policies in MySQL by adding the Core RBAC functionality to it.
La transplantation d'ilots de Langerhans ou de cellules B: un pas vers la guerison du diabete?

Le diabete sucre et ses complications representent une lourde charge pour la societe et les patients qui en souffrent. Les traitements actuels sont insuffisants ou inadaptes au vu de l'evolution ineluctable de la maladie elle-meme, du nombre de contraintes imposees aux patients et de la frequence des complications. Une recherche originale etudie les moyens pour retablir la boucle de regulation glucose-insuline chez les patients diabetiques qui ont perdu la fonction endocrine de leurs cellules B. Nous resumons les progres recents dans le domaine de la transplantation d'ilots ou de cellules B, susceptibles, a relativement court terme, de veritablement guerir, et non plus simplement traiter, le diabete insulinodependant.
Thermoeconomic Optimization with PSO Algorithm of Waste Heat Recovery Systems Based on Organic Rankine Cycle System for a Natural Gas Engine

To contribute to the economic viability of waste heat recovery systems application based on the organic Rankine cycle (ORC) under real operation condition of natural gas engines, this article presents a thermoeconomic optimization results using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm of a simple ORC (SORC), regenerative ORC (RORC), and double-stage ORC (DORC) integrated to a GE Jenbacher engine type 6, which have not been reported in the literature. Thermoeconomic modeling was proposed for the studied configurations to integrate the exergetic analysis with economic considerations, allowing to reduce the thermoeconomic indicators that most influence the cash flow of the project. The greatest opportunities for improvement were obtained for the DORC, where the results for maximizing net power allowed the maximum value of 99.52 kW, with 85% and 80% efficiencies in the pump and turbine, respectively, while the pinch point temperatures of the evaporator and condenser must be 35 and 16 °C. This study serves as a guide for future research focused on the thermoeconomic performance optimization of an ORC integrated into a natural gas engine.
Differential Occupation of Available Coral Hosts by Coral-Dwelling Damselfish (Pomacentridae) on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Associations between habitat-forming, branching scleractinian corals and damselfish have critical implications for the function and trophic dynamics of coral reef ecosystems. This study quantifies how different characteristics of reef habitat, and of coral morphology, determine whether fish occupy a coral colony. In situ surveys of aggregative damselfish–coral associations were conducted at 51 different sites distributed among 22 reefs spread along >1700 km of the Great Barrier Reef, to quantify interaction frequency over a large spatial scale. The prevalence of fish–coral associations between five damselfish (Chromis viridis, Dascyllus aruanus, Dascyllus reticulatus, Pomacentrus amboinensis and Pomacentrus moluccensis) and five coral species (Acropora spathulata, Acropora intermedia, Pocillopora damicornis, Seriatopora hystrix, and Stylophora pistillata) averaged ~30% across all corals, but ranged from <1% to 93% of small branching corals occupied at each site, depending on reef exposure levels and habitat. Surprisingly, coral cover was not correlated with coral occupancy, or total biomass of damselfish. Instead, the biomass of damselfish was two-fold greater on sheltered sites compared with exposed sites. Reef habitat type strongly governed these interactions with reef slope/base (25%) and shallow sand-patch habitats (38%) hosting a majority of aggregative damselfish-branching coral associations compared to reef flat (10%), crest (16%), and wall habitats (11%). Among the focal coral species, Seriatopora hystrix hosted the highest damselfish biomass (12.45 g per occupied colony) and Acropora intermedia the least (6.87 g per occupied colony). Analyses of local coral colony traits indicated that multiple factors governed colony usage, including spacing between colonies on the benthos, colony position, and colony branching patterns. Nevertheless, the morphological and habitat characteristics that determine whether or not a colony is occupied by fish varied among coral species. These findings illuminate the realized niche of one of the most important and abundant reef fish families and provide a context for understanding how fish–coral interactions influence coral population and community level processes.
On Using Inertial Measurement Units for Solving the Direct Kinematics Problem of Parallel Mechanisms

In this paper, we investigate the accuracy and the computational efficiency of an IMU-based approach for solving the direct kinematics problem of parallel mechanisms with length-variable linear actuators under dynamic conditions. By avoiding to measure the linear actuators’ lengths and by using orientations instead, a comprehensive, low-cost sensor structure can be obtained that provides a unique solution for the direct kinematics problem. As a representative example, we apply our approach to the planar 3-RPR parallel mechanism, where P denotes active prismatic joints and R denotes passive revolute joints, and investigate the achievable accuracy and robustness on a specially designed experimental device. In this context, we also investigate the effect of sensor fusion on the achievable accuracy and compare our results with those obtained from linear actuators’ lengths when the Newton-Raphson algorithm is used to compute the manipulator platform’s pose iteratively. Finally, we discuss the applicability of inertial measurement units (IMUs) for solving the direct kinematics problem of parallel mechanisms.
The Next Paradigm Shift: From Vehicular Networks to Vehicular Clouds

This chapter contains sections titled: By Way of Motivation The Vehicular Model Vehicular Networks Cloud Computing Vehicular Clouds How are Vehicular Clouds Different? Feasible Instances of Vehicular Clouds More Application Scenarios Security and Privacy in Vehicular Clouds Key Management Research Challenges Architectures for Vehicular Clouds Resource Aggregation in Vehicular Clouds A Simulation Study of VC Future Work Where to From Here? References
Challenge and Integration: Adaptive Transition of HRM Systems in Japanese Enterprises in China

The purpose of this paper is to present the characteristics and transitions of HRM systems in Japanese firms operating in China. The results show that Japanese firms operating in China have totally abandoned the long-term-oriented HRM system featured by lifetime employment and seniority-based wages and promotion, and turned to pursuing a short-term-oriented HRM system based on market and employee individual performance. The transition of HRM systems in Japanese firms operated in China indicates that organizations will change their HRM systems as adaptive reaction to challenges from external environments, and environments in today’s China prompted the firms to take a short-term-oriented HRM system.
PROBIOTICS: LIVING MEDICINES IN HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND DISEASE PREVENTION

INTRODUCTION Probiotics are defined by the world health organization as live organisms, when taken in sufficient amounts; provide a benefit to human health. The beneficial microflora found in the gastrointestinal tract were termed probiotics. Probiotics, literally meaning “for life,” are microorganisms proven to exert health-promoting influences in humans and animals [1]. The term “synbiotics” was coined to describe the synergistic actions of preand probiotics [2]. In 1994, the world health organization deemed probiotics to be the next-most important immune defense system when commonly prescribed antibiotics are rendered useless by antibiotic resistance [3]. The use of probiotics in antibiotic resistance is termed microbial interference therapy. With increasing understanding that beneficial microbes are required for health, probiotics may become a common therapeutic tool used by health care practitioners in the near future.
Fisiopatología de la trombosis

A blood cloth represents a homeostatic response however, a blood thrombous is always a pathological phenomenon that may be generated in arteries, veins, capillaries or in the heart. The thrombous may obstruct the blood flow inducing tissue- and cell ischemia. It is formed by a network containing fibrin and platelets that include other blood elements. Complications associated to a thrombosis are also due to embolization of the thrombotic material. A venous embolus moves through the vein system from stretch to widest veins as it reaches the heart. Once it passes from the right cardiac cavities to a pulmonary artery it stops at the lung vasculature. Based on this pathophysiological explanation, venous thromboembolic disease (VTD) is the most appropriate term to define this clinical entity. Thrombophilia is a specific state of the blood coagulation system in which resistance to thrombosis is diminished. Virchow postulated that three specific situations predispose to VTD: disorders of the vascular wall; changes in the blood flow; and abnormalities in the components of the blood. Abnormalities in some of these components induce a prothrombotic state. Immobilization is almost always present. Patients at the highest risk for VTD disease have abdominal or leg trauma, history of VTD, venous insufficiency, advanced age, obesity, cancer, pregnancy, blood group O, cardiac insufficiency or they are under hormonal therapy. Since multiple simultaneous thrombophilias are required to generate thrombosis it can be stated that this is a polygenic phenomenon in which hereditary and acquired factors are participating. In all patients suffering a thrombotic event multiple thrombophilias are interacting simultaneously. Therefore, thrombotic risk of every patient must be individually evaluated based on all prothrombotic factors present in order to indicate the most appropriate thromboprophylaxis.
Sodium Intakes of Korean Adults with 24-hour Urine Analysis and Dish Frequency Questionnaire and Comparison of Sodium Intakes According to the Regional Area and Dish Group

This study was performed to assess the sodium intakes of Korean adults using a 24-hr urine analysis and dish frequency questionnaire (DFQ) according to each dish group and the regional area. The subjects of this study were comprised of 552 adults (male: 267, female: 285), aged 20-59yr residing in the metropolitan area (N = 200), Chungcheng-Do (N = 117), Jeolla-Do (N = 117), and Gueongsang-Do provinces (N = 118). The subjects were recruited from the residents who once participated or are participating in the various health programs offered by the public health center. The number of subjects who completed the 24-hr urine collection was 205 (male : 110, female : 95). The mean age and BMI of the subjects were 39.0 ± 11.7 y and 23.1 ± 2.9 kg/m, respectively. The mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure was 119.5 ± 15.4 mmHg, and 77.1 ± 11.1 mmHg, respectively. Eighteen percent of the subjects responded that they are currently smoking, 36% drinking and 50.4% exercising. Twenty point six percent of the subjects were assessed as having hypertension according to their systolic or diastolic blood pressure(SBP ≥ 140 mmHg or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg) measurements in the present study. Salt intake of the subject estimated with 24-hr sodium excretion was 12.7 g/d (male : 13.4 g/d, female : 12.1 g/d) based on the sodium excretion rate as 82%. Salt intake estimated with DFQ was 14.7 g/d (male : 16.2 g/d, female : 13.4 g/d), 2 g more than the salt intake estimated with 24-hr urine analysis. The four dish groups that contributed most to the sodium intake in order were kimchi (I1571.4 mg), soup and stew (1260.5 mg), fish and shellfish (706.3 mg) and noodle and ramyeon (644.3 mg). Salt intake estimated with DFQ was the highest in the subjects of Gueongsang-Do (17.0 g/d), second highest Chungcheong-Do (16.4 g/d) and the lowest in the metropolitan area (13.0 g/d). Subjects of Gueongsang-Do showed the highest sodium intakes in most of the dish group, whereas subjects of the metropolitan area showed the lowest. Residents of Chuncheong-Do revealed the highest sodium intake with kimchi and ofJeolla-Do the higher sodium intake with the main dish (meat, fish and beans). The highest salt percentage of kimchi (3.0 ± 0.8%) and soybean paste (14.5 ± 5.1%) were observed in Gueongsang-Do, whereas individuals of the metropolitan area were observed as having kimchi (1.6 ± 0.5%) and soybean paste (7.4 ± 1.6%) with the lowest salt percentage. Men were observed as having more salty kimchi (2.4 ± 0.1%) than women (2.1 ± 0.1%). (Korean J Community Nutrition 12(5) : 545~558, 2007)
Intraocular lenses: promising alternative for the correction of the aphakia in children

A revision about the advantages and limitations of the intraocular lenses (IOL) in the cataract surgery in children, was performed. Optical advantages of (IOL) for the correction of the aphakia, were presented, the parameters to consider for the calculation of the dioptric value of the (IOL), the possible ocular complications that can be derive from its employment and the surgical techniques for the management of the posterior capsule utilized by different researches in hospital centers dedicated to the surgery of the infantile cataract. DeCS: child; aphakia; lenses intraocular _________________________________________________________
Landslide Susceptibility Mapping Using GIS-Based Data Mining Algorithms

The aim of this study was to apply data mining algorithms to produce a landslide susceptibility map of the national-scale catchment called Bandar Torkaman in northern Iran. As it was impossible to directly use the advanced data mining methods due to the volume of data at this scale, an intermediate approach, called normalized frequency-ratio unique condition units (NFUC), was devised to reduce the data volume. With the aid of this technique, different data mining algorithms such as fuzzy gamma (FG), binary logistic regression (BLR), backpropagation artificial neural network (BPANN), support vector machine (SVM), and C5 decision tree (C5DT) were employed. The success and prediction rates of the models, which were calculated by receiver operating characteristic curve, were 0.859 and 0.842 for FG, 0.887 and 0.855 for BLR, 0.893 and 0.856 for C5DT, 0.891 and 0.875 for SVM, and 0.896 and 0.872 for BPANN that showed the highest validation rates as compared with the other methods. The proposed approach of NFUC proved highly efficient in data volume reduction, and therefore the application of computationally demanding algorithms for large areas with voluminous data was feasible.
Titanate Nanotubes Engineered with Gold Nanoparticles and Docetaxel to Enhance Radiotherapy on Xenografted Prostate Tumors

Nanohybrids based on titanate nanotubes (TiONts) were developed to fight prostate cancer by intratumoral (IT) injection, and particular attention was paid to their step-by-step synthesis. TiONts were synthesized by a hydrothermal process. To develop the custom-engineered nanohybrids, the surface of TiONts was coated beforehand with a siloxane (APTES), and coupled with both dithiolated diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid-modified gold nanoparticles (Au@DTDTPA NPs) and a heterobifunctional polymer (PEG3000) to significantly improve suspension stability and biocompatibility of TiONts for targeted biomedical applications. The pre-functionalized surface of this scaffold had reactive sites to graft therapeutic agents, such as docetaxel (DTX). This novel combination, aimed at retaining the AuNPs inside the tumor via TiONts, was able to enhance the radiation effect. Nanohybrids have been extensively characterized and were detectable by SPECT/CT imaging through grafted Au@DTDTPA NPs, radiolabeled with 111In. In vitro results showed that TiONts-AuNPs-PEG3000-DTX had a substantial cytotoxic activity on human PC-3 prostate adenocarcinoma cells, unlike initial nanohybrids without DTX (Au@DTDTPA NPs and TiONts-AuNPs-PEG3000). Biodistribution studies demonstrated that these novel nanocarriers, consisting of AuNP- and DTX-grafted TiONts, were retained within the tumor for at least 20 days on mice PC-3 xenografted tumors after IT injection, delaying tumor growth upon irradiation.
Youth homelessness, mental health and complex trauma: Implications for policy and practice

Youth Homelessness and Mental Health Homeless young people often present to homelessness services with complex mental health needs. This may include symptoms of depression, anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and psychosis. The high levels of psychological distress experienced by homeless youth may be compounded by challenging behavioural and emotional difficulties; substance abuse, suicidality and self-harm. These mental health issues are frequently intertwined with complex trauma histories.
Intra-Osseous Anchorage of Dental Prostheses

A review is given of the literature on methods available for improving retention of dental prostheses by implantation of anchoring devices in the jaws. Different aspects of the problem concerning material characteristics, surgical procedures, loading and technicality of prostheses are considered. Various parameters for evaluation of clinical results are reviewed including a variety of anamnestic interpretations and complications. On the basis of this review a summarizing discussion of dental implants is presented.
Standardized Testing and Dual Enrollment Students

The purpose of this study was to compare final grades of dual enrollment students in English Composition I (ENGL 1010) and College Algebra (MATH 1130) at VSCC. The study focused on whether students admitted to these courses using COMPASS Writing and/or Math scores are as successful as students admitted to these courses using ACT English and/or Math subscores. Additionally, the researcher examined whether there were differences related to gender and race-ethnicity for each course by entry method. Final courses grades were used to determine success. The population consisted of 4,156 dual enrollment students and was broken down into 2 groups: ACT-admitted dual enrollment students and COMPASS-admitted dual enrollment students. For this study 5,138 dual enrollment grades were used in calculations. Chi-square tests were used to determine significance in the final grades of both groups of students. The quantitative findings revealed no significant difference between ACT-admitted students and COMPASS-admitted students when comparing final grades in English Composition. There was a significant difference within the two groups when comparing final grades in College Algebra with ACT-admitted students scoring significantly higher grades than COMPASS-admitted students. Additionally, findings indicated COMPASS-admitted females scored more grades of A than ACT-admitted females in English Composition while ACT-admitted males earned more grades of A than COMPASS-admitted females. The difference was significant in College Algebra with both ACT-admitted females and males being at least twice as likely as COMPASS-3 admitted females and males to score grades of A. While there was no significant difference when comparing final grades between the white ACT-admitted students and white COMPASS-admitted students in English, significance did exist for the White students in College Algebra. White ACT-admitted students had significantly higher percentages of grades of A than white COMPASS-admitted students in College Algebra. Lastly, although data could not be analyzed for non-Whites in English Composition or College Algebra, when reviewing the percentages for both courses, ACT-admitted students' A grade percentages were higher. 4 DEDICATION First and foremost, I give thanks to the Almighty God from Who all my blessings flow. Without Him this journey would not have been possible. This work is dedicated to the memories of Willie " Cal " and Clara Ellison, two wonderful grandparents who raised me as one of their own children. You believed in me from day one and provided me with the care, nurturing, unconditional love, and support that every child needs and deserves in order to flourish. Mama …
Nutrition and Dementia

Observatory has a tripartite mission: 1 To build upon ADI's 10/66 Dementia Research Group programme of population-based and intervention research in low and middle income countries, maximising the impact that research findings from our data can have upon policy and practice. 2 To develop, evaluate, and promote primary care and community interventions for people with dementia. 3 To synthesise global evidence for policymakers and public, in particular, continuing and developing our role in the preparation of high impact evidence-based reports for Alzheimer'sDementia: a public health priority, 2012) and other relevant intergovernmental organisations. Introduction E ating and having a good meal is part of our everyday life and important to everybody, not least to people living with dementia. But it is still an almost totally neglected area of focus in relation to these diseases. Compass Group and Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) have come together in commissioning this report to investigate how the right nutrition can help to make life better for people who live with dementia. This is clearly reflected in ADI's mission and vision: 'an improved quality of life for people with dementia and their carers'. Compass Group, as world-leading food and support services organisation, shares this vision in their work to support people who are affected by dementia. They have reviewed a number of areas in existing research regarding the relevance of nutritional factors to primary and secondary prevention of dementia, undernutrition in dementia and interventions to improve the nutrition of people living with dementia. The report shows the importance of each of these factors in the everyday nutrition and care of people with dementia. In addition, it identifies how we can start building methods and guidelines that will complement clinical treatment of the diseases. It highlights: • the link between nutrition and quality of life • the previous neglect of this important issue, as evidenced by the high prevalence of undernutrition and inadequate food intake among people with dementia • the untapped potential to improve outcomes for people with dementia, given the evidence for effective interventions • the need for more research in this area. A healthy diet and nutrition is fundamental to wellbeing at any stage of life and to helping to combat other life-threatening diseases. We believe it can play as important a role in relation to dementia. ADI believes that the key to winning the fight against dementia lies in a unique combination of global …