Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Ensemble of Classifiers in Text Categorization

Text Categorization has attracted the attention of the research community in the last decade. Algorithms like Support Vector Machines, Naïve Bayes, Genetic Algorithm have been used with good performance, confirmed by several comparative studies. Recently, ensemble-based classifiers have gained popularity in this domain. In this research work, efficient ensemble methods are addressed for developing accurate classifiers for usenet1 dataset. The proposed approach employs Naïve Bayes (NB), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Genetic Algorithm (GA) as base classifiers along with different ensemble methods. The experimental results show that the ensemble classifiers were performing with accuracy greater than individual classifiers, and also hybrid model results are found to be better than the combined models for the usenet1 dataset. The proposed ensemble-based classifiers turn out to be good in terms of classification accuracy, which is considered to be an important criterion to develop ensemble classifiers for text categorization.
A REVIEW ON PROMISING ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY BY NOVEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS

The introduction of a new moiety of drugs for antibiotics in the market is getting declined. Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to human health worldwide. Many life-saving antibiotic drugs are rendered ineffective. Resistant bacterial infections are difficult to treat because of the poor response to antibiotics. Hence, utilizing the novel methods/approaches for the development of formulation into its novel delivery can prevent bacterial resistance. This review article explores the various promising approaches for delivery of antibiotics in the form of liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, microspheres, dendrimers, inhaled antibiotics, and polymeric particles. These approaches of delivery have been proven to provide innovative and novel delivery of antibiotic by enhancing the therapeutic effectiveness, targeting at the site of action, enhanced activity, and penetrability at intracellular pathogens, thereby reducing side effects, toxicity, and the chances of bacterial resistance.
Low-Cost Group-Selected Structure in Multi-User Millimeter Wave Systems With Lens Antenna Array

Lens antenna array (LAA) has been widely studied to reduce the number of RF chains in millimeter wave communication systems. It is a critical issue to make a tradeoff between the hardware cost and the ability to cope with the power leakage problem. In this letter, we propose a low-cost group-selected structure without necessitating the high-cost phase shifters. More specifically, the antennas are divided into several groups equally at first. Then each radio frequency (RF) chain selects one antenna group via a switch network and the signal from this RF chain is transmitted through the antennas in the selected group with its power equally divided. Results show that the proposed structure performs similarly to the state-of-the-art structures intended for power leakage reduction with much lower hardware cost and training complexity requirements.
Potential of Tempe (Rhyzopus.sp) as a Source of Phytoestrogens to Activate and Accelerate Stem Cells in Cataract Lens Repair and Metanolic Content of Garlic Extract (Allium sativum) as the Latest Therapy in Diabetic Cataracts

Cataracts are turbidity lenses that are normally transparent and light is passed through to the retina, which is caused by various things resulting in impaired vision. One of the causes of cataract is diabetes mellitus which manifests clinically as hyperglycemia. Various therapies have been developed to deal with cataracts. However, the therapy is a definitive form of surgery which causes long-term complications in the form of blindness. One of the therapeutic modalities developed today is stem cell therapy. Stem cells are undifferentiated cells and have high potential to become other cells. Stem cells can differentiate to repair damaged lentic capsules and the formation of subepithelial lamellar fibers. Stem cells proliferate and migrate will be assisted by estrogen. However, the use of estrogen often causes bad side effects for the body. So, estrogen replacement is needed which has the same effect but does not produce side effects. Tempe is a typical Indonesian food that has isoflavonoid content. Isoflavonoids are able to function as phytoestrogens in the human body and have the same function as 17β-estradiol. In stem cells, phytoestrogens will play a role in activating paracrine actin (Akt) and stromal cell derived-1 (SDF-1) signals. Phytoestrogens will accelerate the rate of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) / induced pluripotential stem cell (iPSC) and bind to the right receptors, so as to increase the work effectiveness of stem cells. Meanwhile, in diabetic cataract conditions the potential for garlic methanolic has recently been developed in relation to antioxidant effects, effective hypoglycemic and scavenging oxidative stress factors such as H 2 O 2 and decreasing protein fraction in the lens due to protein insolubility. Keywords : Tempe, Stem Cell, Phytoestrogens, Garlic, and Metanolic.
Amygdala-Cortical Control of Striatal Plasticity Drives the Acquisition of Goal-Directed Action

The acquisition of goal-directed action requires the encoding of specific action-outcome associations involving plasticity in the posterior dorsomedial striatum (pDMS). We first investigated the relative involvement of the major inputs to the pDMS argued to be involved in this learning-related plasticity, from prelimbic prefrontal cortex (PL) and from the basolateral amygdala (BLA). Using ex vivo optogenetic stimulation of PL or BLA terminals in pDMS, we found that goal-directed learning potentiated the PL input to direct pathway spiny projection neurons (dSPNs) bilaterally but not to indirect pathway neurons (iSPNs). In contrast, learning-related plasticity was not observed in the direct BLA-pDMS pathway. Using toxicogenetics, we ablated BLA projections to either pDMS or PL and found that only the latter was necessary for goal-directed learning. Importantly, transient inactivation of the BLA during goal-directed learning prevented the PL-pDMS potentiation of dSPNs, establishing that the BLA input to the PL is necessary for the corticostriatal plasticity underlying goal-directed learning.
Effect of Alligator Pepper on Litter Weight of Rats Fed on High Glycemic Index Diet

This study was carried out to find out if alligator pepper can prevent the development of fetal macrosomia in Sprague-Dawley rats fed with high glycemic index diet. Fifteen adult female Sprague-Dawley rats of proven fertility were acclimatized for a period of two weeks in a well-ventilated laboratory and fed with grower’s mash and water ad libitum. Thereafter, they were randomly placed in separate cages after which a male Sprague-Dawley rat of proven fertility was introduced into each of the cages containing the female rats. They were left in the cages for three days during, which mating was confirmed to have occurred. The male rats were then withdrawn from the female rats, which were placed in separate maternity cages. The female rats were randomly allocated to three groups A, B and C so there were 5 pregnant rats in each group. The rats in group A were fed with 50 g of grower’s mash daily while the rats in groups B and C were fed with 50 g of cooked fermented cassava respectively. All rats were given water ad libitum throughout the duration of the experiment. The rats in groups A and B were intraperitoneally injected with 13.3 ml per Kg body weight of distilled water while the rats in group C were intraperitoneally injected with 13.3 mg/Kg body weight of aqueous extract of alligator pepper respectively. They were observed for 18 - 25 days. The litters of the rats in group B had a significantly higher mean weight than the rats in group A while the litters of the rats in group C had a significantly lower mean weight than the rats in groups B. It was concluded that intraperitoneally injected aqueous extract of alligator pepper, in the first trimester of pregnancy, can prevent the development of fetal macrosomia in Sprague-Dawley rats.
Physicochemical and sensory analyses of high fibre bread incorporated with corncob powder.

The primary objectives of the present work were to produce corncob powder (CCP) from corncobs and incorporate the CCP into bread formulation in order to develop high fibre bread, and to investigate the physicochemical and sensory properties of the produced high fibre bread (HFB). The corncobs were collected and washed before they underwent the grinding and drying processes. The obtained CCP was incorporated into the bread formulation in three different proportions (5, 10 and 20%) to partially substitute bread flour in the formulation. All three bread samples and the control (0% CCP in the formulation) were analysed to obtain their physicochemical and sensory properties. The incorporation of CCP significantly affected the texture, colour and volume attributes of the produced breads. Increasing the content of CCP in the formulation was found to be responsible for firmer, smaller and darker bread loaves as compared to the composite bread samples. The bread formulation incorporated with 10% CCP had the highest mean scores (7.00) of overall acceptability among all the other formulations, and it was comparable to the commercial breads in the current market.
STRUKTURIRANI PREDIJALIZNI EDUKACIJSKI PROGRAM - DESETOGODIŠNJE ISKUSTVO KLINIČKOG BOLNIČKOG CENTRA RIJEKA

Global assessment of the prevalence chronic kidney disease (CKD) ranges from 11% to 13% with 50% of the elderly showing signs of kidney dysfunction. The aim of the study was to determine whether structured predialysis program affects the choice of treatment, method and timing of treatment initiation in all patients, with special reference to older adult patients. Retrospective analysis included 634 patients with CKD treated at the Nephrology Department, Rijeka University Hospital Centre from January 1, 2008 till the end of 2017. Patients were divided into three groups based on predialysis education or renal replacement therapy. Furthermore, as a separate group, we analyzed patients having presented to nephrology for the ﬁ rst time or started some of the alternative methods at age ≥65 years. In the group of senior adults, we analyzed data on 319 patients. We divided patients into three groups and followed the time line deﬁ ned in Event 1-3 expressed in years, from the ﬁ rst nephrologic review until the end of 2017. The analysis showed no statistically signiﬁ cant gender difference (p>0.670). The χ2-test showed statistical signiﬁ cance for diabetes mellitus type 2 compared to other PKD causes (p<0.001). In group 1, 52.38% of 147 patients started some of the follow-up methods and 47.61% of patients were treated conservatively or were preparing for dialysis. The patients in this group statistically signiﬁ cantly preferred PD compared to the other two groups (p<0.05). The ANOVA and LSD test in older adults showed a statistically signiﬁ cant difference in the timeline in group 1 as compared to the other two groups (p<0.001). Gehan’s Wilcoxon test (p=0.00043) and Cox’s F-test (p=0.00001) in survival analysis showed a statistically signiﬁ cant difference in survival between the groups (p<0.05). Survival analysis revealed that preparation or treatment after ten years of survival curve, there was no difference between the groups regardless of the choice. The study opened up the question of continuation with greater emphasis on planned, extended diagnosis after the ﬁ rst patient referral, especially at an older age that might have interpreted survival more clearly.
DIVERSIDADE EM QUINTAIS AGROFLORESTAIS URBANOS NO BAIRRO DIAMANTINO NO MUNICIPIO DE SANTARÉM - PARÁ

Urban backyards around the world have a diversity of plants and are of fundamental importance to the general population, due to their many benefits, especially for low-income families, who use them for food and treatment of diseases. The terms self-consumption and diversity are key words for understanding the use of natural resources in these common family spaces, which combine conservation and the possibility of extra income. The objective of this study was to survey the main species of plants in agroforestry backyards located in an urban neighborhood of Santarém-PA. To this end, 48 interviews were conducted containing open and closed questions about the diversity, purpose and use of backyard plants. To this end, 48 interviews were conducted containing open and closed questions about the diversity, purpose and use of backyard plants. The data were systematized and executed using the Microsoft Excel 2013 software. We identified 413 individuals distributed in 113 species, among which, the most important were for use medicinal, food and shading. Regarding the frequency of species in the backyards, we highlight the species Melissa officinalis (43.75%), Mangifera indica (41.67%), Citrus limonia (40%), Musa spp (37.50%) and Peumus boldus (31.25%). In this sense it was also evaluated the diversity in the composition of the backyards which according to the Shannon-Weaver index (H ') parameters was 4.23 thus showing that the backyards under study are diverse in their composition. As for use, those intended for food use (45%) and those intended for medical use (34%) predominated. The results of this study also showed that the most consumed part of the plant was the fruit, followed by the leaf. Thus, it is concluded that the urban backyards surveyed have a great diversity of species, which are used and managed by residents to guarantee the supply of products for their own consumption, especially food.
Transtheoretic model in smoking cessation

Smoking is one of the major public health problems and a major cause of preventable diseases. Today there are many ways to combat with tobacco use which is the chief risk factor for avoidable diseases. Pharmacotherapy and other supportive therapies based on motivation and cognitive-behavioral approaches are used in treatment. Among those, concentrating on behavioral changes are gaining more popularity as number of people who stop smoking using behavioral therapies are increasing, so is the interest on psychological models. Transtheoretic model is known as behavioral changes model which is widely used in smoking cessation and developed for the first time by Prochaska and DiClemente. It uses appropriate intervention according to the stage of the individual. According to Transtheoretic model, five stages are to be passed for behavior change. Motivational techniques are important for succesfull passing of a stage and should be structured for preparation to the next stage. Each stage should be evaluated for the transition to the next stage. Transtheoretic model is a significant tool for smoking cessation with its ability to use different models of behavior changes. This flexibilitaly of Transtheoretic model makes the model treatment of choice in different addictions. In this review we focus on the features of Transtheoretic model.
Whither or Wither

Thank you Randy Wolf for your very kind and amusing introduction and for your great friendship over many years. At this time, I would also like to formally thank my wife Sally for her loyal and steadfast support over 30 years marriage. Our three daughters, here today, also deserve recognition for the many years they have come home to a virtual cardboard cut-out of their father! I want to begin with some comments about the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS): (1) structure and nominations, (2) membership, and (3) commitment. As you know, ISMICS was setup by Bob Emery in 1997, and he tried hard to create a truly international society with even Board representation across the United States, Europe, and the rest of the world.
DNA damage-induced transcription stress : a focus on RNA polymerase II

textabstractThe integrity of DNA is continuously challenged by genotoxic insults from both endogenous and exogenous origin. Damaged DNA disrupts essential cellular functions such as replication and transcription, and can lead to mutagenesis, senescence, and apoptosis. If unrepaired, these DNA lesion may ultimately contribute to aging, or cause mutations that may give rise to cancer. To counteract these deleterious consequences, cells are equipped with an intricate network of highly regulated processes that orchestrate the recognition and dedicated repair of DNA lesions and the activation of DNA damage-induced cell signaling pathways. In this thesis we investigated the cellular consequences of DNA-damage induced transcription stress, with a special focus on the regulation of RNA polymerase II function after UV irradiation.
Impact of scale-aware deep convection on the cloud liquid and ice water paths and precipitation using the Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS-v5.2)

The cloud liquid water path (LWP), ice water path (IWP), and precipitation simulated with uniform- and variable-resolution numerical experiments using the Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS) are compared against Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES) and Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission data. Our comparison between monthly-mean model diagnostics and satellite data focuses on the convective activity regions of the tropical Pacific Ocean, extending from the Tropical Eastern Pacific Basin where trade wind boundary layer clouds develop to the Western Pacific Warm Pool characterized by deep convective updrafts capped with extended upper-tropospheric ice clouds. Using the scale-aware Grell–Freitas (GF) and Multiscale Kain–Fritsch (MSKF) convection schemes in conjunction with the Thompson cloud microphysics, uniform-resolution experiments produce large biases between simulated and satellite-retrieved LWP, IWP, and precipitation. Differences in the treatment of shallow convection lead the LWP to be strongly overestimated when using GF, while being in relatively good agreement when using MSKF compared to CERES data. Over areas of deep convection, uniform- and variable-resolution experiments overestimate the IWP with both MSKF and GF, leading to strong biases in the top-of-the-atmosphere longwave and shortwave radiation relative to satellite-retrieved data. Mesh refinement over the Western Pacific Warm Pool does not lead to significant improvement in the LWP, IWP, and precipitation due to increased grid-scale condensation and upward vertical motions. Results underscore the importance of evaluating clouds, their optical properties, and the top-of-the-atmosphere radiation budget in addition to precipitation when performing mesh refinement global simulations.
Efficacy of 3% sorbitol solution in preparation to magnetic resonance enterography in children with inflammatory bowel disease

Introduction. To successfully perform MR enterography technique the distention of the small bowel is necessary. However, there is no guidelines of bowel preparation. Aim. To detect efficacy in bowel distention of 3% sorbitol solution as contrast for MR enterography in children with IBD. Material and methods. 58 patients, who had magnetic resonance enterography, were included. Amount of 3% sorbitol solution for enterography depended on children’s age. The bowel preparation had been started 2 hours before examination. Children younger than 12y old were recommended to drink solution composed of 35 ml 3% sorbitol mixed in 200 ml water. Older drank 45 ml in 200 ml water and 50 ml in 200 ml water for 12-15y old and older than 15y old, respectively. After that in every 10-15 min they were drink water to fulfil small bowel. Results. 7/58 (12%) patients presented intolerance to sorbitol solution. 4 (6.9%) experienced vomiting, 3 (5.3%) had diarrhoea after contrast adjustment. As a result of severe vomiting in case of 1 patient MR was not performed and for another one study was stopped. Segmental, not sufficient small bowel distention were observed in 21.1% and in 17.5% cases MR showed lesions suggested inflammation which could be false positive results. There was found strong statistically significant correlation between these two variables. However, magnetic resonance enterography in 94.8% has shown good distention of terminal ileum. Conclusions. Generally, bowel preparation for magnetic resonance enterography was good tolerated. Ileum terminale was successfully evaluated in 94.8%. However, for 21.1% cases segmental insufficient small bowel distention was observed.
EKONOMİK KRİZLERİN TOPLUMSAL İZDÜŞÜMÜ: TÜRKİYE’DE YAŞANAN EKONOMİK KRİZLERİN İŞSİZLİK, SUÇ VE İNTİHARA YANSIMALARI

Ekonomik krizler tarih boyunca sadece ekonomik sistemleri etkisi altina almakla kalmamis ayni zamanda toplumun her kesimine etki etmistir. Iscilerden ogrencilere, suc oranlarindan yoksulluga, aile hayatindan gelir dagilimina kadar bircok sosyoekonomik olgu krizlerden etkilenmistir. Bu calismada; tum bu sosyoekonomik etkileri tek tek incelemek mumkun olmasa da, krizlerin issizlik, suc ve intihar kavramlari uzerine etkisi incelenmistir. Granger nedensellik analizi yardimiyla yapilmis olan calisma sonucunda, ekonomik kriz ve issizlik arasinda negatif yonlu bir nedensellik iliskisi bulunmustur. Literaturde bulunan bircok calismayi destekleyen bu bulgu, istihdamsiz buyume olgusu ile bagdastirilmistir. Issizlik degiskeni, intihar degiskeninin Granger nedenidir hipotezi ise yapilan analiz ile dogrulanmistir. Suc olgusunun, issizlik uzerinden yansiyarak etki ettigi yonundeki hipotez dogrulanamamis olsa da, ekonomik krizler ile pozitif yonlu bir nedensellik iliskisi ortaya cikmistir. Turkiye Istatistik Kurumu tarafindan saglanan verilerin yetersizligi ve yapilan diger calismalarin guncel olmamasindan kaynakli olarak yoksulluk verisine ulasilamamistir. Bu durum calisma kisidi olarak kabul edilmistir.
Who is Influencing the #GDPR Discussion on Twitter: Implications for Public Relations

On May 25, 2018, the European Union (EU) implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to protect individuals’ privacy and data. This regulation has far-reaching implications as it applies to any organization that deals with data of EU residents. By studying the discussion about this regulation on Twitter, our goal is to examine public opinions and organizational public relations (PR) strategies about GDPR. The results show that the regulation is being actively discussed by a variety of stakeholders, but especially by cybersecurity and IT-related firms and consultants. At the same time, some of the stakeholders that were expected to have a more active role were less involved, including companies that store or process personal data, government and regulatory bodies, mainstream media, and academics. The results also show that the stakeholders mostly have one-way rather than two-way communication with their audiences, thus fulfilling the rhetorical than relational function of PR.