Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Analysis of filter-based non-coherent detection of UWB FSK with antenna and multipath effects

We study ultra wideband (UWB) communications over dense multipath channels using receivers with low complexity and develop a generic framework for determining the performance of non-coherent frequency shift keying (FSK) data modulation. Detection is achieved using a pair of mismatched bandpass filters (i.e., non-coherent detection using templates consisting of a single path). We take into account the effects of both the antenna system and the multipath channel, and find an expression for the bit error rate (BER). We find that the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) degradation is similar to other low-complexity receivers studied in the literature.
Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire.

The present study investigated the reliability and validity of the ATQ in the Turkish cultural context. It is hoped that with this type of cross-cultural information, the universality of the proposed cognitive constructs can be advocated more reliably. The subjects were 345 university students; the split-half reliability of the ATQ was found to be r = . 91 and Cronbach's alpha was . 93; and item/total correlations ranged between . 36 and . 69. The Turkish ATQ correlated well with the BDI (r = .75), and it discriminated successfully between the symptomatic and asymptomatic groups. Factor analysis revealed five factors that were similar to those found in American samples. Nevertheless, some differences were noticed in the relative strength of the factors and in the distribution of items into factor clusters.
OBESITY – A RISK FACTOR FOR MICROVASCULAR AND NEUROPATHIC COMPLICATIONS IN DIABETES ?

The aim of the study was to investigate whether obesity, independently or associated with other risk factors, increases the risk for diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy in type 2 diabetic persons. Data of 156 diabetic persons that had consecutively attended the Outpatient Department during a two-month period were studied. According to body mass index (BMI) they were divided into three groups: group 1 (BMI ≤25; n=49), group 2 (BMI 26-29.9; n=52), and group 3 (BMI ≥30; n=55). The three groups did not differ according to age, duration of diabetes, treatment, cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides. A significant deterioration of HbA1c and significant increase in LDL-cholesterol, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure were observed with the increase in BMI. The prevalence of retinopathy increased significantly with higher body weight (p<0.05) alone as well as in combination metabolic control (HbA1c) and systolic blood pressure. The increase in the prevalence of nephropathy and polyneuropathy correlated significantly and independently with body weight (p<0.01). Therefore, obesity alone or in combination with quality of metabolic control (HbA1c), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and LDL-cholesterol was demonstrated to be a risk factor for microvascular and neuropathic complications in diabetes. INTRODUCTION
A novel adaptive restoration for underwater image quality degradation

In this paper, we present one simplify underwater image restoration model combined with Total variation (TV) regularized Richardson-Lucy (RL) algorithm. Poor visibility in the sea and the variations in the illumination, viewpoints, etc., have been comprehensively taken into consideration for image restoration. An adaptive image restoration strategy by Improvement signal-to-noise ratio (ISNR) is then made full use of to undertake the underwater image restoration. A non-reference restored image quality evaluation criterion called relative gray mean grads (RGMG) is defined on the basis of other evaluation criterion called gray mean grads (GMG). It is shown in the simulation experiment that the proposed approach could achieve great performances in both robustness and effectiveness, with good behaviors in the vision effects and matching precision for the underwater images.
Investigation of programmed charge lateral spread in a two-bit storage nitride flash memory cell by using a charge pumping technique

The lateral distribution of programmed charge in a hot electron program/hot hole erase nitride storage flash cell is investigated by using a charge pumping technique. Our study shows that the secondly programmed bit has a wider trapped charge distribution than the first programmed bit. In addition, we find programmed charge spreads further into the channel with program/erase cycle number.
A comparative analysis of social sciences citation tools

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the utility of Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar as citation analysis tools for the social sciences.Design/methodology/approach – The 25 most‐accessed articles in 163 social sciences journals are searched in three citation databases.Findings – Web of Science has long been the only tool for citation analysis. Scopus and Google Scholar, while still new to the market, are complementary to Web of Science and in some cases can provide a more nuanced view of the importance of scholarly articles in the social sciences.Practical implications – As libraries struggle to provide the best tools to their users, they may wish to consider the freely‐available Google Scholar as a substitute or complement to expensive databases such as Web of Science and Scopus.Originality/value – Most analyses of citation databases have focused on the sciences. Because this study examined the social sciences literature, it has expanded on the research available on Web of Science,.
Measurement on Innovation Efficiency of Hi-tech Industries in China——Based on Three-stage DEA Model

Innovation efficiency is the key factor of which affects technology innovation ability of Hi-tech industries.Based on industries panel data(2000-2009),the innovation efficiency of Hi-tech industries in China is measured with controlling the environment factors and the random error using the three-stage DEA model.Results show that the scale efficiency is overestimated before eliminating the environment facts such as government support,market structure,firm size and ownership structure and the pure technical efficiency is underestimated.Compared with classical DEA model,the results measured by three-stage DEA model are more corresponding to economic reality and industrial innovation efficiency objectively.
Physical activity in persons with Parkinson disease: A feasibility study

Background: Physical activity for persons with Parkinson Disease (PD) is recommended yet little is known about the physical activity levels in this patient population. The primary aim was to assess the feasibility of using a direct measurement and self-report measure of physical activity in patients with PD. Methods: Physical activity was recorded in 11 out-patients with mild to moderate PD. An accelerometer based sensor system (SenseWear Pro Armband? ) which was worn continuously over 2 days was used to measure physical activity. Minute by minute energy expenditure and steps per day were recorded. Self-report physical activity was measured using the Short QUestionnaire to ASsess Health-enhancing physical activity (SQUASH) which assessed average weekly activity. Results: Using the accelerometer based sensor system, 83% of the day was spent in sedentary activity with the majority active time spent at a light intensity (2.7 [SD 2.0] hrs/day). Self-reported mean number of hours for activities greater than 2.0 METs was 3.4 (SD 1.5) hrs/day. Although the overall time spent in activity did not differ between the accelerometer and SQUASH, partici- pants reported a higher proportion of activities at the moderate and vigorous intensities than the accelerometer recorded. Conclusions: Measurement of physical activity is a challenge in persons with PD given the disease-related symptoms. We found that, by all accounts, a self-report measure of physical activity should be complemented with a direct measure of physical activity.
Savivaldos institucijų stateginio planavimo metodai ir valdymo rekomendacijos

Straipsnyje isryskinami strateginio planavimo metodų privalumai ir trūkumai bei jo taikymo savivaldos institucijose galimybės. Darbe nustatomas atotrūkis tarp teorinio strateginio planavimo proceso interpretavimo ir jo praktinio suvokimo bei pateikiama pasiūlymų miestų ir savivaldos institucijų strateginio planavimo metodikoms tobulinti. Numatant bendras strateginio planavimo ir valdymo rekomendacijas isskiriamos tokios sritys: savivaldos institucijų finansinių isteklių naudojimo autonomijos didinimas, platesnis ir efektyvesnis rinkodaros metodų taikymas, tarpinstitucinės kooperacijos tobulinimas ir naujovių skatinimas.
Ensuring a successful family business management succession

Succession is the biggest long-term challenge that most family businesses face. Indeed, leaders ‘disposition to plan for their succession is frequently the key factor defining whether their family business subsists or stops. The research seeks to find out how to manage successfully the business management succession over main principles. This work project aims at researching the key points relevant to almost all family firms, to have a viable succession transition and positioning the family business as a continuous success and growth. This research paper aiding to raise best practice in a family business succession. This work project emboldens and clarifies succession planning and supports a concrete structure of effective strategies for managing a sustainable and successful family business succession.
Account Number Portability

With the results of this study, ACM wishes to contribute to the cost-benefit analysis of EU-wide account number portability that the European Commission will carry out in 2019. ACM’s contribution has two pillars:First, ACM had research firm Decisio develop a framework with which each EU member state is able to get as complete a picture as possible of the direct and indirect benefits of account number portability. This framework takes into account the specific market conditions in each member state, such as the level of technological innovation (FinTech), differences in price levels, and differences in switching rates. The framework has been applied to the Dutch situation.Second, ACM has fleshed out various variants of account number portability. The total costs of number portability strongly depend on how it will be introduced in Europe. Two variants of account number portability cost less than the most common variant, because banks and other market participants in the payment chain will only need to make few adjustments in those variants. ACM prefers ‘alias portability’, which is a variant in which consumers and businesses pay using a unique alias, such as a social security number or the registration number with the Chamber of Commerce.In the study, ACM also makes recommendations to the European Commission and the Dutch Ministry of Finance.
Effect of a supplement containing trans-10,cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid on the performance of dairy ewes fed 2 levels of metabolizable protein and at a restricted energy intake.

Trans-10,cis-12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) inhibits milk fat synthesis in dairy ewes, but the effects under varying dietary metabolizable protein (MP) levels when energy-limited diets are fed have not been examined. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the response of lactating dairy ewes to CLA supplementation when fed diets limited in metabolizable energy (ME) and with either a low or high MP content. Twelve multiparous ewes in early lactation were randomly allocated to 1 of 4 dietary treatments: a high MP (110% of daily MP requirement) or low MP (93% of daily MP requirement) diet unsupplemented or supplemented with a lipid-encapsulated CLA to provide 2.4 g/d of trans-10,cis-12 CLA, in each of 4 periods of 25 d each in a 4×4 Latin square design. All diets were restricted to supply each ewe with 4.6 Mcal of ME/d (equivalent to 75% of ME requirement). Supplementation with CLA decreased milk fat percentage and yield by 33% and 24%, respectively, and increased milk, milk protein, and lactose yields by 16, 13, and 17%, respectively. Feeding the high MP diet increased the yields of milk, fat, protein, and lactose by 18, 15, 19, and 16%, respectively. Milk fat content of trans-10,cis-12 CLA (g/100g) was 0.09 and <0.01 for the CLA-supplemented and unsupplemented ewes, respectively. Ewes supplemented with CLA had a reduced yield (mmol/d) of fatty acids of C16, although the effect was greatest for C16. Plasma urea concentrations were lowest in ewes supplemented with CLA compared with those unsupplemented (6.5 vs. 7.4 mmol/L, respectively) and receiving low compared with high MP diets (5.6 vs. 8.3 mmol/L, respectively). In conclusion, dairy ewes fed energy-limited diets and supplemented with CLA repartitioned nutrients to increase yields of milk, protein, and lactose, with the response to CLA supplementation and additional MP intake being additive.
Comment on: The Protective Role of Silymarin and Deferoxamine Against Iron Dextran-Induced Renal Iron Deposition in Male Rats

, entitled “Protective role of silymarin and deferoxamine against iron dextran‑induced renal iron deposition in male rats,” had some interesting point’s needs to explain more. They studied rats, which were allocated to six group and they received iron dextran for a period of 4 weeks every other day, but at the beginning of week 3, they also were subjected to a 2‑week (every other day) treatment with the vehicle (Group 2, positive control), silymarin (Group 3), deferoxamine (Group 4), silymarin (Group 5), and combination of silymarin and deferoxamine (Group 6). In this study, the levels of serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, iron, ferritin, and nitrite were determined, and the kidneys were removed for histopathological investigations. The results of this study showed that, silymarin, and deferoxamine treatments reduced the intensity of the kidney iron deposition, but only in the silymarin group, a significant reduction in kidney iron deposition was observed. They concluded that silymarin is a nephroprotectant agent against injurious insult of iron deposition in the kidneys of animal models.
Excitatory amino acid receptors in commissural nucleus of the NTS mediate carotid chemoreceptor responses.

Stimulation of carotid body chemoreceptors by saline saturated with 100% CO2 elicited an increase in mean arterial pressure, respiratory rate, tidal volume, and minute ventilation (VE). Microinjections of L-glutamate into a midline area 0.5-0.75 mm caudal and 0.3-0.5 mm deep with respect to the calamus scriptorius increased VE. Histological examination showed that the site was located in the commissural nucleus of the nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS). The presence of excitatory amino acid receptors [N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA); kainate, quisqualate/alpha-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole-propionic acid (AMPA) and trans 1-amino-cyclopentane-trans-1,3-dicarboxylic acid (ACPD)] in this area was demonstrated by microinjections of appropriate agonists. Simultaneous blockade of NMDA and non-NMDA receptors by combined injections of DL-2-aminophosphonoheptanoate (AP-7; 1 nmol) and 6,7-dinitro-quinoxaline-2,3-dione (DNQX; 1 nmol) abolished the responses to stimulation of carotid body on either side. Combined injections of AP-7 and DNQX did not produce a nonspecific depression of neurons because the responses to another agonist, carbachol, remained unaltered. Inhibition of the neurons in the aforementioned area with microinjections of muscimol (which hyperpolarizes neuronal cell bodies but not fibers of passage) also abolished the responses to subsequent carotid body stimulation on either side. (ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
Dosimetry of Exposure of Patients to Pulsed Gradient Magnetic Fields in MRI

In magnetic resonance imaging, time-varied gradient magnetic fields may stimulate nerves and muscles by inducing electric fields and currents in patients, which may potentially cause health problem. In this study, realistic transverse x-, y-gradient coils and longitudinal z-gradient coil were numerically designed. The magnetic flux density, current density and electric fields in a 3-D real human man model were calculated by employing impedance method. The exposure levels have been compared with the guidelines of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). It was found that the spatially averaged magnetic flux density greatly exceeds the ICNIRP reference level, and the maximum value of the 1-cm2-averaged induced current density in central nervous system greatly exceeds the ICNIRP basic restriction. The strongest levels of exposure are observed when all three gradient coils are operated simultaneously.
Online Communication and Adolescent Social Ties: Who benefits more from Internet use?

Literature suggests 4 hypotheses to explain social outcomes of online communication among adolescents: displacement, increase, rich-get-richer, and social-compensation hypotheses. The present study examines which hypothesis is supported, considering differences in social ties (time vs. quality of social relationships; parent-child relationships; friendships; school connectedness). This study's sample was 1,312 adolescents ages 12 to 18. Displacement hypothesis predicted negative associations between time in online communication and time with parents, but time with friends was not displaced. Examination of relationships among earlier sociability, online communication, and cohesive friendships supported the rich-get-richer hypothesis. That is, adolescents who already had strong social relationships at earlier ages were more likely to use online communication, which in turn predicted more cohesive friendships and better connectedness to school.
Research on A novel fast backprojection algorithm for stripmap bistatic SAR imaging

In this paper, a novel fast backprojection (BP) algorithm for stripmap bistatic SAR is presented. This algorithm gets improvements from the perspective of beam form and the space relation between the flight path and the mapping areas. Comparing with the traditional BP algorithm, the fast BP algorithm has higher computational efficiency. Also, it keeps the advantages of the traditional BP algorithm, such as robustness, high imaging precision, small memory requirements in processor and parallel processing easily. The imaging results of point targets and the experimental data verify the advantages of the fast BP algorithm.
Development of a Simultaneously Time- and Spectrum-Resolved Multifocal Multiphoton Microscopy System Using a Streak Camera

We report the development of a multifocal multiphoton microscope (MMM) system using a specially designed streak camera, which is capable of providing simultaneously time- and spectrum-resolved fluorescence microscopy. Temporal and spectral resolutions of the system have been calibrated to be 6.5-200 ps and 1-3 nm respectively. We demonstrate the applicability of the system to spectrum-resolved fluorescence and lifetime imaging with fluorescent dyes, fluorescent microspheres. Potential applications of the system include the measurement of tissue pathology, intracellular physiology etc.
Estimating the Resilience Value of Soil Biodiversity in Agriculture: A Stochastic Simulation Approach

Characteristic of ecosystems is that different organisms can have similar functions and hence provide similar ecosystem services. Consequently functional diversity can maintain the rate of services despite environmental fluctuations. In this paper we present a method for estimating the resilience value of biodiversity. Central to a resilience perspective on biological conservation is consideration of uncertainty about the future. To do this we propose stochastic simulation as a practical approach for valuing resilience due to the ease of incorporating uncertain variables. We demonstrate the approach by developing a stochastic simulation model for valuing soil biodiversity in agriculture. Our results indicate that the long time frames involved in soil processes create a significant incentive to perpetuate unsustainable farming systems and hence there might be a need for policy intervention. However we also show that investing in soil biodiversity conservation can provide significant risk diversification benefits that are not accounted for in a deterministic evaluation. These benefits can be estimated through stochastic simulation.
Analysis of earnings manipulation practices of Finnish and German companies using Beneish M-score model

The research was aimed at exploring the earnings manipulations level using Beneish Mscore model. The analysis was implemented over a period of six years on the basis of companies’ data, which represents Finnish and German markets. The main objectives were to ascertain whether Beneish M-score model is capable of predicting earnings overstatements in the cases of Finland and Germany and to state which market yields less submission to the financial manipulations. Secondary numeric data was acquired from official databases and financial statements of the companies on the both Finnish and German markets. The application of the SPSS software provided with an opportunity to conduct a correlational research and a descriptive statistics analysis. All in all, both methods assisted to test the stated hypothesizes and to answer the research questions. Correlational research afforded to gain information concerning the level of association between two variables in Beneish Mscore formula. Descriptive statistics performed as an appropriate option to obtain the main characteristics about the market tendencies, and to identify which market is more favorable for the future investments. The results disclose that there is a strong association between the Days’ Sales in Receivable Index (DSRI), Gross Margin Index (GMI), the Total accrual to total assets (TATA), the Sales Growth Index (SGI), the AQI (Asset Quality Index), the Sales, General, Administrative Expenses Index (SGAI), and the M-score that affirms the hypothesis about the possibility to predict manipulations with the help of Beneish model. Furthermore, Finnish market is more stable and applicable for the trustworthy investments. The theoretical analyses allowed to draw the traits of high-quality earnings environment. Keywords/tags (subjects) Earnings quality, financial reporting quality, earnings management, Beneish M-score model Miscellaneous Appendices attached (29 pages)