Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Transportation Navigation Planning of an Aerial Vehicle in a Wind Turbulent Atmosphere Using Spline Interpolation Technique

This paper proposes the transportation navigation planning of an aerial vehicle using spline interpolation technique in a stormy wind turbulent atmosphere. When operating an unmanned or manned aerial vehicle in real time scenario, it is necessary to deal with the effects of wind that causes the aerial vehicle to drift away in certain condition. In such conditions, it is hard for transporting the aerial vehicle to follow certain trajectories. In order to solve this issue, choosing an optimal shortest transportation trajectory with minimal time of travel is needed. In this research work, the prime objective is to find the most optimal aerial vehicle trajectory for transportation through a randomly generated vector field of wind values in the least possible time. Initially, waypoints are positioned in straight line from source point to destination point and after they are re-positioned to generate optimal trajectory using Probabilistic RoadMaps (PRMs) method. It is also seen that the generated waypoints not only avoids the headwinds area, but also utilizes tailwinds area for navigating and smooth operation of aerial vehicle. The trajectory that is traced is then smoothed using spline interpolation technique for smooth navigation of the aerial vehicle to reach the destined location.
Host in the Machine: A Neurobiological Perspective on Psychological Stress and Cardiovascular Disease

Psychological stress still attracts scientific, clinical, and public interest because of its suspected connection to health, particularly cardiovascular health. Psychological stress is thought to arise from appraisal processes that imbue events and contexts with personal significance and threat-related meaning. These appraisal processes are also thought to be instantiated in brain systems that generate and control peripheral physiological stress reactions through visceral motor (brain-to-body) and visceral sensory (body-to-brain) mechanisms. In the short term, physiological stress reactions may enable coping and adaptive action. Among some individuals, however, the patterning of these reactions may predict or contribute to pathology in multiple organ systems, including the cardiovascular system. At present, however, we lack a precise understanding of the brain systems and visceral control processes that link psychological appraisals to patterns of stress physiology and physical health. This understanding is important: A mechanistic account of how the brain connects stressful experiences to bodily changes and health could help refine biomarkers of risk and targets for cardiovascular disease prevention and intervention. We review research contributing to this understanding, focusing on the neurobiology of cardiovascular stress reactivity and cardiovascular health. We suggest that a dysregulation of visceral motor and visceral sensory processes during stressful experiences may confer risk for poor cardiovascular health among vulnerable individuals. We further describe a need for new interpretive frameworks and markers of this brain–body dysregulation in cardiovascular behavioral medicine.
Impact of unilateral spatial neglect with or without other cognitive impairments on independent gait recovery in stroke survivors.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the impact of unilateral spatial neglect with or without other cognitive impairments on recovery of independent gait in stroke survivors. DESIGN A prospective cohort study. SUBJECTS Ninety-four stroke survivors in an inpatient rehabilitation ward. METHODS The presence of unilateral spatial neglect was assessed by the visuospatial perception score of the Stroke Impairment Assessment Set, and other cognitive impairments were assessed by Mini-Mental State Examination. Participants were categorized into 3 groups: group 1, unilateral spatial neglect with other cognitive impairments; group 2, unilateral spatial neglect without other cognitive impairments; and group 3, non-unilateral spatial neglect. The outcome was the walking score of the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) at discharge (score ≥ 6 or ≤ 5). RESULTS Multivariate logistic regression analysis (reference, group 3) showed that the presence of unilateral spatial neglect with other cognitive impairments (group 1) had a significant association with dependence of gait (p = 0.003), and the odds ratio (95% confidence interval) was 5.55 (1.19-23.04). In contrast, there was no significant relationship between the presence of unilateral spatial neglect without other cognitive impairments (group 2) and dependence of gait (p = 0.207). CONCLUSION The presence of unilateral spatial neglect without other cognitive impairments is not a significant factor for regaining independent gait. In contrast, unilateral spatial neglect becomes a strong negative factor when combined with other cognitive impairments.
Classification of Noise Between Floors in a Building Using Pre-Trained Deep Convolutional Neural Networks

This paper suggests a method for source location and type classification of noise between floors at an apartment complex, which is a serious social conflict issue in Korea. Pre-trained convolutional neural networks proposed by visual geometry group is adapted and used for the task. A dataset for evaluation of method is generated and gathered in a building. The dataset is converted to log scaled mel-spectrograms to be fed into the input of the networks. The method is evaluated via k-fold cross validation. For comparison of performance depending on network architecture, convolutional neural networks suggested by Salamon and Bello [IEEE Signal Process. Lett. 24, 279–283 (2017)] is employed and validated. Also, the effectiveness of pre-training is measured.
A Continuous QoE Evaluation Framework for Video Streaming Over HTTP

A continuous evaluation of the end user’s quality-of-experience (QoE) is essential for efficient video streaming. This is crucial for networks with constrained resources that offer time-varying channel quality to its users. In hypertext transfer protocol-based video streaming, the QoE is measured by quantifying the perceptual impact of distortions caused by rate adaptation or interruptions in playback due to rebuffering events. The resulting impact on the QoE due to these distortions has been studied individually in the literature. However, the QoE is determined by an interplay of these distortions, and therefore necessitates a combined study of them. To the best of our knowledge, there is no publicly available database that studies these distortions jointly on a continuous time basis. In this paper, our contributions are twofold. First, we present a database consisting of videos at full high definition and ultrahigh definition resolutions. We consider various levels of rate adaptation and rebuffering distortions together in these videos as experienced in a typical realistic setting. A subjective evaluation of these videos is conducted on a continuous time scale. Second, we present a QoE evaluation framework comprising a learning-based model during playback and an exponential model during rebuffering. Furthermore, we perform an objective evaluation of popular video quality assessment and continuous time QoE metrics over the constructed database. The objective evaluation study demonstrates that the performance of the proposed QoE model is superior to that of the objective metrics. The database is publicly available for download at http://www.iith. ac.in/~lfovia/downloads.html.
Oral Health Status Among Hearing and Speech Impaired Children of Karachi, Pakistan

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate dental status of children with hearing and speech impairment of Karachi Pakistan. METHODOLOGY: This cross sectional study was conducted in Karachi, Pakistan for a period of 6 month among 106 children with hearing and speech impairment aged 5-15 years of either gender attending Deaf Reach School. After taking informed consent the subjects were examined for oral health status. Dental caries was assessed by using DMFT index and Oral hygiene status was assessed by using oral hygiene index simplified (OHIS). The data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. RESULTS: The overall caries prevalence in the study population was 51% with an overall mean DMFT score of 2.08 (±2.97). Out of 106 hearing and speech impaired children, majority had good hygiene status (48.1%), 46.2% had fair hygiene status and only 5.7% had poor hygiene status with overall mean OHI-S score of 1.45±1.01. CONCLUSION: A high prevalence of dental caries was observed among hearing and speech impaired children.
Sustainable Yield of a Hydrothermal Area: From Theoretical Concepts to the Practical Approach

Sustainable use of groundwater in the hydrothermal area of Viterbo (Central Italy) was analyzed. In this area, multipurposes utilization of groundwater coexists: several thermal springs and wells supply spas and public pools, cold and fresh water is used for irrigation and drinking‐water. Starting from theoretical concepts, a management plan has been developed to ensure groundwater sustainability in response to the increased demand of withdrawal from thermal wells, by integrating previous hydrogeological studies, new investigations and a new finite‐difference model. The most stringent constraints considered are: to maintain the quality of thermal and fresh waters, to limit the effects on the hydraulic equilibrium existing between overlapping aquifers, to ensure a significant flow to the natural thermal springs and the quality and flow rate of the spring used for drinking purposes. The practical approach included identification of the maximum pumping rate from the wells of the spas, analysis of the response time of the system under development and drafting of a safeguard and monitoring plan. The case examined takes into account the complexity of the task in defining practical measures for groundwater management on the basis of theoretical concepts of its sustainable use. A participative approach among the different water decision‐makers and adaptive management in the use of groundwater resources with different quality represent the key points to overcome conflicts between different users, with the awareness of the ineludible uncertainties of the hydrogeological model.
Carbon-Based Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications

In this paper, an overview of the numerous biomedical applications of Carbon-Based Nano-Material's (CBNMs) is highlighted. The script is initiated by describing the various CBNMs that are the most important for biomedical applications. Secondly, critical survey on research efforts made by different researchers in the development of biomedical applications has been focused. The inclusion are; drug/gene delivery, bio-imaging, biosensors, and therapeutics. For each of the case, hypothetical general information and a brief explanation has been set. Lastly, important constraints associated with carbon-based nonmaterial are touched upon and possible open issues are debated for further research.
A companion to the preclinical common data elements for physiologic data in rodent epilepsy models. A report of the TASK3 Physiology Working Group of the ILAE/AES Joint Translational Task Force

The International League Against Epilepsy/American Epilepsy Society (ILAE/AES) Joint Translational Task Force created the TASK3 working groups to create common data elements (CDEs) for various aspects of preclinical epilepsy research studies, which could help improve standardization of experimental designs. This article concerns the parameters that can be measured to assess the physiologic condition of the animals that are used to study rodent models of epilepsy. Here we discuss CDEs for physiologic parameters measured in adult rats and mice such as general health status, temperature, cardiac and respiratory function, and blood constituents. We provide detailed CDE tables and case report forms (CRFs), and with this companion manuscript we discuss the monitoring of different aspects of physiology of the animals. The CDEs, CRFs, and companion paper are available to all researchers, and their use will benefit the harmonization and comparability of translational preclinical epilepsy research. The ultimate hope is to facilitate the development of biomarkers and new treatments for epilepsy.
Effect of operational parameters, characterization and antibacterial studies of green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Tithonia diversifolia

Background There is a growing interest in the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using plant extract because the technique is cost effective, eco-friendly and environmentally benign. This is phasing out the use of toxic and hazardous chemical earlier reported. Tithonia diversifolia is a wild sunflower that grows widely in the western part of Nigeria with a proven medicinal benefit. However, several studies carried out have left doubts on the basic operational parameters needed for the green synthesis of AgNPs. The objective of this work was to carry out green synthesis of AgNPs using T. diversifolia extract via an eco-friendly route through optimization of various operational parameters, characterization, and antimicrobial studies. Method Green synthesis of TD-AgNPs was done via bottom-up approach through wet chemistry technique using environmentally benign T. diversifolia plant extract as both reducing and stabilizing agent. Phytochemical Screening of the TD plant extract was carried out. Experimental optimization of various operational parameters—reaction time, concentration, volume ratio, and temperature was investigated. TD-AgNPs were characterized by UV–Vis spectroscopy, FTIR Spectroscopy, SEM/energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Antimicrobial studies against multi drug resistant microorganisms (MDRM) were studied using the agar well diffusion method. Results This study reveals the importance of various operational parameters in the synthesis of TD-AgNPs. Excellent surface plasmon resonance peaks (SPR) were obtained at optimum experimental factors of 90 min reaction time under room temperature at 0.001M concentration with the volume ratio of 1:9 (TD extract:Ag ion solution). The synthesis was monitored using UV–Vis and maximum wavelength obtained at 430 nm was due to SPR. The morphology and elemental constituents obtained by TEM, SEM, and EDX results revealed a spherical shape of AgNPs with prominent peak of Ag at 3.0 kV in EDX spectrum. The crystallinity nature was confirmed by XRD studies. FTIR analysis proved presence of biomolecules functioning as reducing, stabilizing, and capping agents. These biomolecules were confirmed to be flavonoid, triterpenes, and saponin from phytochemical screening. The antimicrobial studies of TD-AgNPs were tested against MDRM—Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi, Salmonella enterica, and Bacillus subtilis. Discussion The variation of reaction time, temperature, concentration, and volume ratio played substantive and fundamental roles in the synthesis of TD-AgNPs. A good dispersion of small spherical size between 10 and 26 nm was confirmed by TEM and SEM. A dual action mechanism of anti-microbial effects was provided by TD-AgNPs which are bactericidal and membrane-disruption. Based on the antimicrobial activity, the synthesized TD-AgNPs could find good application in medicine, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food science.
Effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine Ping Chuan Ke Li for the management of mild/moderate persistent asthma

Abstract This study assessed the effectiveness and safety of Chinese herbal medicine Ping Chuan Ke Li (PCKL) for the treatment of patients with mild/ moderate persistent asthma. A total of 108 eligible patients with persistent asthma were included and were divided into a treatment group and a control group in this retrospective study. All 108 patients underwent oral montelukast. Additionally, subjects in the treatment group also received PCKL therapy. All patients in both groups were treated for a total of 1 month. The primary outcome of lung function was evaluated by the forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and FEV1/forced vital capacity (FVC). The secondary outcome of quality of life was assessed by St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Moreover, adverse events (AEs) were also recorded in this study. All outcome measurements were assessed after 1-month treatment. After 1-month treatment, patients in the treatment group did not demonstrate better outcome in the improvement of lung function, measured by FEV1 (P =.57, table 2), and FEV1/FVC (P =.29); and enhancement of quality of life, measured by SGRQ scale (total, P =.37; symptom, P =.32; activity, P =.39; impact, P =.83). In addition, no AEs differ between 2 groups. The results of this study showed that Chinese herbal PCKL may not benefit for patients with mild/moderate persistent asthma after 1-month treatment.
Comprehensive Survey on Petya Ransomware Attack

In the recent past, there has been an exponential increase in the cyber-attack. One of the most dangerous attacks in this cyber-attack is the ransomware attack which not only corrupt and encrypts the data but also steals the information from the system which can be very dangerous. One of the major ransomware attacks in recent past is the Petya ransomware attack. Methodology and threats due to Petya ransomware are discussed. Awareness and Mitigation for this are also discussed.
Isolation of A Novel Bacillus thuringiensis Phage Representing A New Phage Lineage and Characterization of Its Endolysin

Phages, the parasites of bacteria, are considered as a new kind of antimicrobial agent due to their ability to lyse pathogenic bacteria. Due to the increase of available phage isolates, the newly isolated phage showed increasing genomic similarities with previously isolated phages. In this study, the novel phage vB_BthS_BMBphi, infecting the Bacillus thuringiensis strain BMB171, is isolated and characterized together with its endolysin. This phage is the first tadpole-like phage infecting the Bacillus strains. Genomic analysis shows that the phage genome is dissimilar to all those of previously characterized phages, only exhibiting low similarities with partial regions of the B. thuringiensis prophages. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the phage was distant from the other Bacillus phages in terms of evolution. The novel genome sequence, the distant evolutionary relationship, and the special virion morphology together suggest that the phage vB_BthS_BMBphi could be classified as a new phage lineage. The genome of the phage is found to contain a restriction modification system, which might endow the phage with immunity to the restriction modification system of the host bacterium. The function of the endolysin PlyBMB encoded by the phage vB_BthS_BMBphi was analyzed, and the endolysin could lyse all the tested Bacillus cereus group strains, suggesting that the endolysin might be used in controlling pathogenic B. cereus group strains. The findings of this study enrich the understanding of phage diversity and provide a resource for controlling the B. cereus group pathogenic bacteria.
Isolation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from livestock workers and implications for zooanthroponotic transmission in Ibadan, South-western Nigeria

Summary Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa coupled with dearth of information about the disease among livestock workers at risk of infection. We determined the prevalence of pulmonary TB infection and factors associated with its occurrence among livestock workers in south-western Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using active case-finding among livestock workers with sub-clinical pulmonary TB between August 2014 and March 2015. Sputum samples were cultured and subjected to a two-step multiplex-PCR technique based on genus-typing and genomic regions-of-difference. Interviewer-administered questionnaire was utilized in assessing worker’s TB related knowledge and practices. Data were analysed using STATA 12. Results Overall, 206 livestock workers (traders = 136; butchers = 70) were screened; 5.1% (7/136) of the traders and 7.1% (5/70) of the butchers had positive mycobacterial cultures. Molecular techniques identified one Mycobacterium tuberculosis with six non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) from the traders and four M. tuberculosis with one NTM from the butchers.Participants within the age range of 50 years and above were at higher risk of being infected with TB (OR = 7.7; 95%CI:1.7-35.6) and majority had poor knowledge and practices regarding TB. Conclusions We confirmed M. tuberculosis as the cause of pulmonary TB among the livestock workers, with implications for zooanthroponotic transmission of the disease along the human-animal ecosystem interface in Nigeria.
A Case of Emotional Trauma in the Setting of Neurodevelopmental Disability.

Presentation Isaiah is a 16-year-old, right-handed young man with PraderWilli syndrome (PWS) and associated mild intellectual disability (ID) who was referred to outpatient neuropsychiatry by his endocrinology team for new-onset aggression. At baseline, Isaiah is a sweet, engaged youngmanwhowas followed primarily by his endocrinology team for treatment with somatropin 5 mg subcutaneously at night and testosterone 200 mg intramuscularly every other week to manage sequelae of hypothalamic, pituitary, and peripheral endocrine abnormalities characteristic of PWS. Isaiah was born premature at 27weeks andwith possible history of intrauterine exposures. He had global developmental delays across milestones and was followed in early intervention. Isaiah lived with his guardian aunt and uncle, and attended a mainstream public school, with an individual education program for IDand PWS-related symptoms. He was placed in the care of his aunt and uncle due to complex, multifactorial home dynamics following Department of Children and Families involvement. He thrived in the environment with his aunt and uncle, and enjoyed sports and a range of activities. Due to difficulties with weight management associated with PWS, Isaiah took part in an extensive exercise regimen and a detailed behavioral plan in the home, including locking of all food cabinets, which permitted Isaiah to manage his weight. He was very driven and ambitious toward this goal and was proud of his accomplishments regarding weight management. Isaiah had received a brief course of psychotherapy at age 10 following the traumatic death of his father by accidental opioid overdosewhile Isaiahwas present. His early history included other traumatic exposures, but this one was the most