Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Head Stabilization During Standing in People with Persisting Symptoms after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Increased postural sway is often observed in people with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), but our understanding of how individuals with mTBI control their head during stance is limited. The purpose of this study was to determine if people with mTBI exhibit increased sway at the head compared with healthy controls. People with persisting symptoms after mTBI (n = 59, 41 women) and control participants (n = 63, 38 women) stood quietly for one minute in four conditions: eyes open on a firm surface (EO-firm), eyes closed on a firm surface (EC-firm), eyes open on a foam pad (EO-foam), and eyes closed on foam (EC-foam). Inertial sensors at the head, sternum, and lumbar region collected tri-axial accelerations. Root-mean-square (RMS) accelerations in anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) directions, and sway ratios between the head and sternum, head and lumbar, and sternum and lumbar region, were compared between groups. People with mTBI predominantly demonstrated greater sway than controls across conditions and directions. During foam-surface conditions, the control group, but not the mTBI group, reduced ML sway at their head and trunk relative to their lumbar. These results are consistent with suggestions of inflexible postural control in people with mTBI.
Investigation of fine motor performance in children younger than 36-month-old using PDMS-2 and Bayley-III

ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to investigate the concurrent validity of fine motor (FM) development scores between the Peabody Developmental Motor Scales, Second Edition (PDMS-2), and Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (Bayley-III). Both tests were administered to 223 children aged 13–36 months with suspected developmental delays from a medical centre. Concurrent validity and agreement of FM delay were assessed. The Bayley-III FM scale scores (FMSS) and motor composite quotients were moderately correlated with PDMS-2 FM quotients. The agreement of FM delay between the two instruments was excellent (Kappa coefficient value = .80) in children aged 13–18 months and good in children aged 19–36 months. When using PDMS-2 as the reference standard, Bayley-III (FMSS < 7) identified fewer children aged 19–24 months as delayed but more in children aged 25–36 months as delayed. When adjusting the cut-off point of Bayley-III FMSS to 8 for children aged 19–24 months and to 6 for children aged 25–36 months, the agreement improved between these two instruments. FM delays might be underestimated solely using Bayley-III in children aged 19–24 months. Additional tests, such as PDMS-2 should be considered to avoid delays in accessing early intervention services.
Reversal of β-Amyloid-Induced Microglial Toxicity In Vitro by Activation of Fpr2/3

Background and Purpose Microglial inflammatory activity is thought to be a major contributor to the pathology of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and strategies to restrain their behaviour are under active investigation. Classically, anti-inflammatory approaches aim to suppress pro-inflammatory mediator production, but exploitation of inflammatory resolution, the endogenous process whereby an inflammatory reaction is terminated, has not been fully investigated as a therapeutic approach in AD. In this study, we sought to provide proof-of-principal that the major pro-resolving actor, formyl peptide receptor 2, Fpr2, could be targeted to reverse microglial activation induced by the AD-associated pro-inflammatory stimulus, oligomeric β-amyloid (oAβ). Experimental Approach The immortalised murine microglial cell line BV2 was employed as a model system to investigate the pro-resolving effects of the Fpr2 ligand QC1 upon oAβ-induced inflammatory, oxidative and metabolic behaviour. Cytotoxic behaviour of BV2 cells was assessed through use of co-cultures with retinoic acid-differentiated human SH-SY5Y cells. Key Results Stimulation of BV2 cells with oAβ at 100nM did not induce classical inflammatory marker production but did stimulate production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), an effect that could be reversed by subsequent treatment with the Fpr2 ligand QC1. Further investigation revealed that oAβ-induced ROS production was associated with NADPH oxidase activation and a shift in BV2 cell metabolic phenotype, activating the pentose phosphate pathway and NADPH production, changes that were again reversed by QC1 treatment. Microglial oAβ-stimulated ROS production was sufficient to induce apoptosis of bystander SH-SY5Y cells, an effect that could be prevented by QC1 treatment. Conclusion and Implications In this study, we provide proof-of-concept data that indicate exploitation of the pro-resolving receptor Fpr2 can reverse damaging oAβ-induced microglial activation. Future strategies aiming to restrain neuroinflammation in conditions such as AD should examine pro-resolving actors as a mechanism to harness the brain’s endogenous healing pathways and limit neuroinflammatory damage.
Near‐Future Anthropogenic Aerosol Emission Scenarios and Their Direct Radiative Effects on the Present‐Day Characteristics of the Indian Summer Monsoon

Various air pollution mitigation scenarios have been proposed to improve the existing severe air quality problem over South Asia. Here we use a regional climate model to examine the response of the Indian summer monsoon (ISM) to two projected anthropogenic aerosol emission scenarios (a) short‐lived climate pollutant “mitigation” scenario (2020–2030) and (b) current legislation “baseline” scenario (2005–2015). In the mitigation scenario, carbonaceous aerosol (black carbon and organic carbon) emissions are projected to decrease while sulfate emissions are projected to increase. This is expected to result in a marginal increase in anthropogenic aerosol optical depth over India (by 0.04–0.08). The dominating effect of scattering aerosols over absorbing aerosols in the mitigation scenario is expected to enhance atmospheric cooling over the Indian landmass, which in turn dampens the latitudinal thermal gradient and leads to a weakening of the ISM. This effect also reduces dust emissions over the Arabian Peninsula and transport across the Arabian Sea, decreasing the influence of the dust radiative feedback on the ISM. In addition, the increased amounts of sulfate and decreased amounts of carbonaceous aerosols are expected to result in drier conditions over the central parts of India. We also show that changes in emissions of different types of anthropogenic aerosols induce a chain of feedbacks, which can modulate the space‐time variability of dust, thereby affecting the magnitude of dust radiative effects on the ISM dynamics. We conclude that it is critical from the policy point of view to implement strategies to cut the currently increasing sulfate emissions.
Real Time CCTV Deteksi Wajah Dengan Haar Cascade Classifiers OpenCV

k Presensi mahasiswa merupakan suatu bukti kehadiran mahasiswa pada saat mata kuliah berlangsung. Universitas Telkom sendiri sudah menggunakan teknologi RFID sebagai bukti bahwa mahasiswa tersebut telah hadir pada saat mata kuliah berlangsung. Akan tetapi, dengan berbagai akalnya mahasiswa dapat memanipulasi presensi tersebut. Sistem people counting memanfaatkan Computer Vision untuk mendeteksi wajah manusia serta menghitung jumlah manusia yang hadir pada saat mata kuliah berlangsung, IP CCTV untuk menangkap citra, DVR sebagai pengolah informasi yang di terima dari kamera CCTV, router sebagai penghubung jaringan internet antara IP CCTV, DVR dan komputer serta menggunakan metode Viola-Jones untuk mendeteksi wajah yang berada di dalam cakupan IP CCTV.
Robust Model-based Reinforcement Learning USV System Guided by Lyapunov Neural Networks

This paper explores the potential of Lyapunov function approximated by neural networks in unmanned surface vehicles (USV) control problem. A novel model-based reinforcement learning method, Lyapunov filtered probabilistic model predictive control (LFPMPC) is proposed to explore the USV control policy under the guidance of Lyapunov neural networks. The USV system based on LFPMPC is developed and evaluated by a USV simulator driven by real boat data in position-keeping task with various environmental disturbances. Taking the output of Lyapunov neural networks as one metric of the system robustness in the cost function, the proposed approach demonstrated significant superiorities in not only control stability against disturbances but also learning capabilities of the system model compared with the baseline approach without Lyapunov neural networks.
Beliefs In Medications And Treatment Complexity As Predictors Of Medication Adherence Among Adults 18-65 Years Old With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

BELIEFS IN MEDICATIONS AND TREATMENT COMPLEXITY AS PREDICTORS OF MEDICATION ADHERENCE AMONG ADULTS 18-65 YEARS OLD WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE Donna Bacchus, PhD The University of Texas at Arlington, 2013 Supervising Professor: Dr. Jennifer Gray Low adherence to medications in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) results in relapses and subsequently increased healthcare costs, poor quality of life, and increased comorbidities. In this correlational study, treatment complexity and beliefs in medications were tested to determine if they are predictors of medication adherence. Through convenience sampling, participants were recruited through face book, IBD organizations, and foundation websites (n = 369 final sample size). Females comprised the overwhelming majority (81.8%) of the sample. Using the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale, approximately 56% were classified as nonadherent and 44% as adherent. Beliefs in medications were measured by four subscales: necessity, concerns, harm, and overuse. Treatment complexity was measured by a researcher-developed 5-item scale. The odds ratio for treatment complexity was . 824 (95% CI = .768 .884), p < . 05, less than one, indicating that for every unit increase in treatment complexity, respondents were 18% less likely to be adherent (Pallant, 2009). The strongest predictor of adherence was specific necessity beliefs, 1.102 (95% CI = 1.062 1.143), p < . 05, indicating that for every unit increase in beliefs in the necessity of medications, respondents were 11% more likely to be adherent (Pallant, 2009). Overall, demographic factors were not associated with adherence rates, but use of biologics and 5-ASA compounds, reports of depression and obesity, and
SMART STREET SYSTEM WITH IOT BASED STREET LIGHT OPERATION AND PARKING APPLICATION

A smart street lighting and parking monitoring system that works in alignment with smart city application. The system provides high energy efficiency and data security. It can help in reducing the existing concern of finding parking space in high traffic density areas and also in managing parking violations. It improves the productivity and reduces the rate of violation. Along with these features, the smart street lamp also monitors the temperature, humidity and air pollution. The street lamps and traffic signals are interlinked with the traffic monitoring system in the control room with the help of Internet of Things (IoT).
Physical Activity and Heart Failure: Taking Steps to Control a Major Public Health Burden

Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome that is increasingly prevalent among US adults and accounts for substantial burden of healthcare costs and morbidity. HF is commonly associated with prior myocardial infarction as well as prolonged exposure to hypertension, diabetes, and coronary atherosclerosis. Exercise training is becoming established in the management of HF because of its beneficial effect on both central (cardiac) and peripheral (skeletal muscle) HF mechanisms. The role of habitual physical activity in the primary prevention of HF is less clear. Recent prospective observational studies suggest there is lower risk of developing HF in adults who are more physically activity and have higher cardiorespiratory fitness compared with their less active and fit peers. This article reviews the published evidence on physical activity and HF prevention, discusses potential mechanisms for this benefit, and suggests areas where further research is needed to establish recommendations on the type, amount, and intensity of physical activity required to prevent occurrence of HF.
Fotoğraf Aslında Neyin Belgesi Fotoğrafın Toplumsallığı ve Medya ve Gerçeklik Tartışmalarında Değişmeyen Rolü

During the course of modernization, photography expresses much more than simply keeping a record of the transformed life. It is one of the channels in which we find answers to the questions of how modern identities and belonging are defined, how aspects of life will be made visible and how they will be transferred to the memory of future generations. In this article photography is positioned as a tool of a sociological perspective. In the modernization of the 19 century, photography was perceived as the object of inquiry about the transformations spreading through the whole of social life. In this context, we propose the photograph was one of the ways of explaining capitalist economies that are taking shape and the functioning of social power. The debates on the social functions of images currently in progress arose in the early stages of image production. Questioning the technologies of image production of this period enables us to understand the new technologies coming together in the past. It nourishes our discussions on the social functions of distribution networks. In this context, we aim to make connections between the first examples of technically generated images and the debates continuing to the present day, by opening up the visual regime, rethinking the concepts of the observer subject. These links draw attention to the relationship between the unchanging images of the image market and the construction of social memory. Re-evaluating the meaning of photographic records as documents enables us to see continuities in their value of use. In particular, images of violence and wars, which obtain a large footprint in the media, have had a strong influence in the formation of social justice. In this context, this research aims to contribute to the on-going debates on the impact of images today by focusing upon images with strong social impact.
Abordando los distintos niveles de colaboración entre dispositivos en entornos IoT

Resumen Hoy en d́ıa, hay millones de dispositivos conectados a Internet. Esto es lo que conocemos como Internet de las Cosas. La integración de estos dispositivos inteligentes con los protocolos de la Web de las Cosas los hace más accesibles. El objetivo final de estos dispositivos es hacer la vida más fácil a las personas. Este beneficio es aún más importante mediante la explotación de las posibilidades de colaboración que ofrece la Web de las Cosas. Sin embargo, muchos fabricantes desarrollan sus propios dispositivos y protocolos para proteger su cuota de mercado, limitando la colaboración entre dispositivos de diferentes fabricantes, lo que provoca que haya tareas que no puedan automatizarse. Este art́ıculo presenta una solución basada en técnicas de Web Semántica para lograr la colaboración entre dispositivos independientemente de los lenguajes y protocolos desarrollados por sus fabricantes. Con esta propuesta, dispositivos de diferentes fabricantes pueden comunicarse para crear un entorno colaborativo de forma sencilla, eficiente y asequible.
Computer Programming: A Case Study of Teaching Loop Statement by Using an Interactive Educational Game

Many European countries reported a decline in the number of students who choose STEM subjects as their future career. This is due many to the fact that STEM subjects are perceived as being difficult and boring. This paper presents findings of a case study that made use of an educational game (called Loop) to teach the loop statement in a Software Development module. The game was deployed as part of the NEWTON project large scale Programming pilot run at National College of Ireland (NCI) as part of Higher Diploma in Computing – a level 8 conversion degree, during the academic year 2018/2019. 34 mature students (over 23 years old) that already hold a third level educational degree took part in the study. Pre-and post-game assessments and post-game questionnaire were employed while the Loop game was used as part of the lab sessions. Research findings indicate that majority of the students achieved improved knowledge performance in Java programming language coding of the loop statement. The positive assessment outcomes are discussed together with students’ feedback in terms of game design and game usability provided in the questionnaire.
Estimation of Multiple Angle-of-Arrivals With Localized Hybrid Subarrays for Millimeter Wave Systems

Angle of Arrival (AoA) estimation with localized hybrid arrays is challenging in millimeter-wave (mmWave) communication systems. Most existing solutions quantize AoAs into limited values with relatively low accuracy. This paper presents a multi-AoA estimation scheme which is capable of estimating multiple AoAs from multiple users with low complexity. Specifically, we design a path filter via combining the received signals for each subarray. Each path filter enables a certain range of AoAs to pass through while suppressing the rest. Then we can use low-complexity cross-correlation operations to obtain continuous AoA estimates. Association of paths to users is further achieved by a follow-up pseudo-random codes based correlation operation. The scheme is first presented for a narrowband system and then extended to wideband with frequency selectivity. We also introduce new metrics and derive the lower bound of mean square error for evaluating the accuracy of AoA estimates, as conventional metrics face difficulties in the presence of multiple closely located AoAs. Extensive simulation results are provided and validate the effectiveness of the proposed multi-AoA estimation scheme.
The many functions of Cuzco Quechua =pas: implications for the semantic map of additivity

The additive enclitic =pas of Cuzco Quechua is multifunctional: besides marking additivity it also participates in the marking of concessivity, epistemic possibility and the formation of non-specific indefinite pronouns. This paper provides a description of these functions and proposes that they all involve a presupposition of existential quantification over alternatives. Their differences result from the type of alternatives quantified over, namely focus, epistemic or wh-alternatives. The particular clustering of functions found with =pas has implications for the semantic map of additivity proposed by Forker (2016), and presents a counterexample to three implicational universals it encapsulates. Modifications to the map are proposed to accommodate =pas, including connecting it with the semantic map of modality, and recognizing scalar additivity as a subtype of additivity.
Comparison between Conventional Iron Chelating Medicine and Natural Iron Chelating Substance on Transfusion Dependent Thalassemia Patients - A Study from West Bengal, India

Aims: The aim of this study was to find a harmless, cost effective and easy available iron chelating agent for blood transfusion dependent thalassemia patients who developed iron overload due to repeated blood transfusions and subsequent failure of vital organs and need a concomitant use of iron chelating agent for survival. Study Design: Sixty transfusion dependent thalassemia patients were selected to evaluate the role and efficacy of a natural substance bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria), as iron chelating agent. Place and Duration of Study: Out Patient Department of Thalassemia Control Unit, Imambara Original Research Article Bhattacharyya and Mondal; AJMAH, 2(1): 1-5, 2017; Article no.AJMAH. 29569 2 Sadar Hospital, Chinsurah, Hooghly, West Bengal, India, between January 2016 and July 2016. Methodology: The study was undertaken with serum ferritin level, liver function test, routine urine test, ophthalmic and auditory check up to assess the result of using natural chelating agent (bottle gourd) in comparison with commonly used medicine (deferasirox) as iron chelator. Results: Deferasirox has shown different adverse effects in transfusion dependent thalassemia patients like increased hepatic enzyme level, proteinuria, auditory side effects, which were absent in its natural counterpart. Conclusion: Natural substance bottle gourd has shown reduction of serum ferritin level without significant side effects and this is cost effective also.
Wide band ridge gap waveguide (RGW) fan beam antenna with low side lobes based on parabolic reflector principle

In this paper, a wide band ridge gap waveguide (RGW) fan beam antenna with low side lobe level (SLL) is presented making use of parabolic offset reflector concept in antenna geometry. In the proposed topology, in contrast to TEM based RGW horn, the amplitude distribution across the antenna aperture can be easily controlled. Furthermore, thanks to intrinsic feature of parabolic reflector in generating plane wave front, the phase distribution uniformity across the proposed antenna aperture is better than that of the RGW horn. These two facts allow the proposed topology to provide lower SLL compared to the RGW horn. A prototype of the proposed structure is designed and fabricated. Simulation and measurement results also show that wider operating bandwidth compared to the RGW horn can also be achieved using this topology. For the designed sample, the impedance bandwidth of 41% with -20 dB ≤ SLL ≤ - 15 dB and gain of 11.8-15.5 dBi is achieved. Results show that the proposed topology can be a good candidate for realization of high gain wide band RGW fan beam antennas with low SLL.
Increasing range of motion in total knee replacement using novel patellar resection technique

However, functional performance after TKA is lower as compared to healthy adults. Patients often complain of slower walking or stair climbing speed, difficulty in doing activities that require flexion of the knee joint and reduced muscle strength. Patients having marked functional limitations, low mental health scores, comorbid conditions, and severe pain have even worse postoperative outcomes. In India, people often sit crosslegged or on lower couches which require deep knee flexion. In rural areas, many daily activities including cooking are performed in squatting positions. The daily prayer or ‘Salat’, which average Muslim practices on the floor five times a day requires standing, bowing, sitting and prostration. Also, Indians usually use hole toilets for which a full deep squat is required. Hence procedures which enable higher flexion are preferred in India. ABSTRACT
Economic Policy Uncertainty and Self-Control: Evidence from Unhealthy Choices

Abstract We hypothesize that greater economic policy uncertainty (EPU) leads to increases in unhealthy behaviors by lowering individuals’ impulse control. Based on 6.1 million interviews over 22 years, our analysis reveals a positive relation between EPU and the propensity to make poor lifestyle choices, including higher rates of alcohol consumption, a larger number of drinks consumed, and greater binge drinking. EPU has long-lasting effects on drinking behavior, consistent with habit formation. Moreover, the relation is stronger for younger individuals whose habits are more malleable. We find similar results when using smoking rates to measure unhealthy choices.