Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Towards an Italian Learner Treebank in Universal Dependencies

In this paper we describe the preliminary work on a novel treebank which includes texts written by learners of Italian drawn from the VALICO corpus. Data processing mostly involved the application of Universal Dependencies formalism and error annotation. First, we parsed the texts on UDPipe trained on the existent Italian UD treebanks, then we manually corrected them. The particular focus of this paper is on a one-hundred-sentence sample of the collection, used as a case study to define an annotation scheme for identifying the linguistic phenomena characterizing learners’ interlanguage.
The Role of Mediator Vision in the Relationship between Leadership Style and Organizational Learning

One result of organizational learning is to gain competitive advantage. In the current status that all organizations facing the intense competition and ongoing changes in market requirements, having the sustainable competitive advantage is critical and applying the appropriate leadership style of management is one of tools to gain competitive advantage for today's organizations manager. The importance of the purpose of the present study is to investigate the relationship between leadership style and organizational learning; in addition, its role in mediating the prospects are assessed. Research population includes managers, principals and teachers of schools in the Jafarabad. Data were collected from the questionnaire used in this study. After the pre-test questionnaire and ensure high reliability (Cronbach's alpha 0.97), 160 questionnaires were distributed and collected from Jafarabad school on October 2013 and SPSS software was used in order to analyze the data. Pearson correlation coefficient and ANOVA analysis were used to test the hypotheses . The results of this research indicate that leadership style has a direct effect and indirect effect on organizational learning and between leadership style with vision and with organizational learning and also there is a significant positive relationship between leadership style and organizational learning.
COPD_A_224763 2319..2329

1Department of Preventive Medicine, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, People’s Republic of China; 2Center for Research and Technology of Precision Medicine, College of Life Sciences and Oceanography, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518055, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Respiratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, People’s Republic of China Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is recognized as a chronic
Response of aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase enzymes to aerobic exercise and royal jelly in multiple sclerosis patients

: Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is associated with many pathological changes and liver damage is one of the most important consequences. This study aimed to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise and the royal jelly on AST, ALT, and ALP enzymes in the patients with multiple sclerosis. Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental study, 42 MS patients were divided into 4 groups: 1-"Exercise +Royal Jelly" (n=10), 2-"Exercise +Placebo" (n=10), 3-"Royal Jelly" (n=11), 4-"Placebo" (n=11). The Exercise started with an ergometer at 60% HRmax for 6 weeks, 3 sessions per week then increased steadily in the sixth week to 80% HRmax. The daily dose of the royal jelly was 1000 mg. Plasma concentration of the liver enzymes was measured before and after the study. Results: The levels of AST, ALT, and ALP enzymes were significantly reduced compared to the pre-test in the groups of the "Exercise+Royal Jelly" and "Exercise+Placebo" ( P <0.05). Also, the ALT enzyme showed a significant decrease in the "Royal Jelly" group. The results of the statistical analysis indicated a significant reduction of the enzymes in the "Exercise+Royal Jelly" and the "Exercise + Placebo" groups compared to the "control" and the "Royal Jelly" groups at the end of the sixth week ( P <0.05). Conclusion: It seems that the aerobic exercise and the royal jelly consumption together had the most decreasing effect on serum levels of the liver enzymes in the multiple sclerosis patients, and It has a positive effect on the hepatic enzymes and especially the levels of ALT enzymes in patients.
What determines GPs’ use of a clinical decision support software system: an analysis from Prodigy Phase II

The substantive aim of this research was to identify the factors which affected GPs’ use of the decision support software PRODIGY (Prescribing RatiOnally with Decision support In General practice studY) during the second trial phase of its evaluation. The methodological aim of the paper is to show how problems of multi-collinearity, self-selection and unobserved factors, which typically arise in observational studies, were overcome via a combination of study design and application of the correct statistical procedures. The exercise finds that GP and practice-specific factors, as well as guideline factors, have a significant role in determining the individual GP’s use of PRODIGY.
20th Century Temperatures of Palestine: Variability, Trend and the Global Warming (1901-2000)

Historical temperature data of Palestine in the 20th century have been analysed using time series analysis to detect the warming and cooling phases. Linear regression analysis was used to identify the signs and the magnitude of the temperatures trends. Linear correlation coefficient is used to identify the strength of the relationships of the temperature with time. The warming of the first and last decades is a general feature of the monthly, seasonal and annual temperature. The strongest positive trend of 1.2C/100 years was found in summer and spring, while autumn and winter were warmed by 0.32oC and 0.95oC/100 years respectively. The annual temperature of the last century (19012000) was warmed by 0.9oC. The strongest warming trend was found in the next half of the last century, particularly from around 1970s/mid1980s onward. Annual temperature was significantly warmed by 1.1oC from 1980 onward. Seasonal warming trend from mid 1980s onward was 1.1oC for both Summer and Autumn, and 0.5oC to 0.7oC for Spring and Winter respectively. T-test was applied to validate the statistical significance of the mean temperature differences between 1901-1950 and 1951-2000. Monthly, seasonal and annual temperatures in 1951-2000 showed positive and statistically significant differences, except for a few months. There was gradual decreasing trend/cooling for February and March from 1970s onward.
Some Aspects of Sustainable Energy Conversion in Electric Railway Vehicles with Traction Induction Motors

Some aspects are illustrated of energy conversion processes during the operation of electric railway vehicles with traction induction motors, in order to support transport systems’ sustainability. Increasing efforts are being expended to enhance the sustainability of transportation technologies and systems. Since electric drive systems are used with variable voltage variable frequency (VVVF) inverters and traction induction motors, these machines with appropriate controls can realize both traction and electric braking regimes for electric traction vehicles. In line with this idea, this paper addresses the operation sustainability of electric railway vehicles highlighting the chain of interactions among the main electric equipment on an electrically driven railway system supplied from an a.c. contact line: the contact line–side converter, the machine–side converter and the traction induction motor. The paper supports the findings that electric traction drive systems using induction motors fed by network-side converters and VVVF inverters enhance the sustainable operation of railway trains. Key-Words: Electric train, induction motor, railway vehicle, VVVF
Are Neural Transactions in the Retina Performed by Phase Ternary Computation?

Substantial evidence has accumulated to show that the action potential is always accompanied by a synchronized coupled soliton pressure pulse in the cell membrane, the action potential pulse (APPulse). Furthermore, it has been postulated that, in computational terms, the action potential is a compound ternary structure consisting of two digital phases (the resting potential and the action potential) and a third-time dependent analogue variable, the refractory period. Together, with the APPulse, these phases are described as the computational action potential (CAP), which allows computation by phase. The nature of transmission, and thus computation across membranes, is dependent upon their structures, which have similar components from one neuron to another. Because perception and therefore sentience must be defined by the capabilities of the brain computational model, we propose that phase-ternary mathematics (PTM) is the native mathematical process underlying perception, consciousness and sentience. In this review, we take the CAP concept and apply it to the working of a well-defined neural network, the vertebrate retina. We propose an accurate working computational model of the retina and provide an explanation of computation of the neural transactions within it using PTM, and provide evidence that could form the basis of understanding neural computation within the entire nervous system. Evidence is presented of phase ternary computation (PTC), defined in phase ternary mathematics and shows an exact mathematical correlation between the activity of the amacrine cells, the bipolar cells and ganglion cells of the retina, once these cells have been activated by light falling on the cones. In this model, the computation of luminosity of multiple cones synapsed to a bipolar cell is performed by phase ternary mathematics at the points of convergence of CAPs. Redaction by the refractory periods of converging CAPs eliminates all but the leading APPulse resulting in sampling and averaging. In phase ternary analysis (PTA), the physiology of synapses defines their primary action as latency changers, changing the time taken for impulses to travel between points of convergence. This paper describes a novel type of computation, PTC, with evidence that it is the fundamental computational method used by the retina and by association the rest of the brain. By comparing the morphology of neurons it is now possible to explain their function singly and in networks. This has profound consequences both for our understanding of the brain and in clinical practice.
CMAR_A_223372 8869..8876

1The Comprehensive Cancer Center of Drum Tower Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, People’s Republic of China; 2Cancer Center of Nanjing Gaochun People’s Hospital, Nanjing 211300, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Medical Oncology of PLA Cancer Center, Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210002, People’s Republic of China; 4Department of Gynecology, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, People’s Republic of China; 5Department of Clinical Medicine, Xuzhou Medicine University, Xuzhou 221004, People’s Republic of China Objectives: Despite recent advances in the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer, drug selection after second-line chemotherapy has not been well studied. In this study, we retrospectively evaluated the effect and safety of apatinib as monotherapy or in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer after second-line treatment. Methods: We reviewed the medical records of patients from April 2016 to October 2018 with advanced ovarian cancer who received apatinib after failed second-line chemotherapy. Overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were calculated by the Kaplan– Meier method. Response rate (RR) and disease control rate (DCR) were evaluated using radiologic reports according to RECIST 1.1 criteria. Treatment-related adverse events were evaluated based on NCI-CTC version 4.0. Results: Study concerned 22 evaluated cases; of them, 13 patients received apatinib combined with chemotherapy and 9 patients received apatinib monotherapy. The median PFS was 8.2 months (9.7 months in combined group and 4.4 months in monotherapy group, P value was 0.21). The median OS was 13.1 months (13.6 months in combined group and 11.6 months in monotherapy group, P value was 0.45). The RR was 20% and DCR was 85% (combined group: RR 33.3%, DCR 100%, monotherapy group: RR 0%, DCR 62.5%). The main side effect was hypertension (9/22), proteinuria (7/22), oral mucositis (5/22), hand and foot syndrome (6/22%), leukopenia (5/22), etc. Conclusion: Apatinib showed good efficacy and safety for advanced ovarian cancer patients whether used alone or in combination with chemotherapy. In the meanwhile, this study is limited by the small cases number. Therefore, further research is needed to provide more data and ultimately apply it to guide clinical practice.
Presenting a Structural Model for Student Hope Forecast Based on Perception of Parent-Child Relationship and Socioeconomic Status through Mediation of Self-Esteem

The study was conducted with the aim of predicting educational hope based on the perceived parent-child relationship and socioeconomic status through self-esteem mediation in female high school students in the 19th district of Tehran during the academic year of 1396-97. The research method was descriptive-correlational. 200 students were randomly selected using cluster random sampling. Copepool and Kawon (2001)’s socioeconomic status and Rosenberg’s self-esteem (1965) and Mark Fine et al. (1983)’s perceived parent-child relationship questionnaires were Completed. Statistical analysis of structural equation modeling using AMOS software was used to analyze the data. Findings showed that the direct effect of parent-child relationship perception and self-esteem on academic achievement was positive and significant, but the direct effect of socioeconomic status on academic hope was insignificant but significant on self-esteem. The indirect effect of the parent-child relationship and socioeconomic status on academic self-esteem mediation was also significant. Based on the findings of the study, the role of teenage female-parent relationship in the hope of education and self-esteem of adolescent females was emphasized. In addition, socioeconomic status plays an important role in explaining the student's education and self-esteem.
Review Fixed-speed Wind Turbine Control Strategies for Direct Grid Connection

Received: 2 March 2019 Accepted: 26 April 2019 Direct grid connection without the requirement of power electronics using fixed speed wind turbine control strategies is proposed in this paper. Review two control strategies are adopted to obtain fixed rotational speed for the squirrel cage generator and achieve the objective of the FSWT system. The first control system is a conventional PI-controller applied to the gearbox ratio. The simulation results prove the robustness of the system and the possibility of obtaining constant voltage and constant rotational speed which will lead to a constant frequency at their rated value irrespective of the wind speed. Therefore, it can be connected with the grid without the requirement of power electronics. The second control strategy is by varying the excitation capacitor value with the wind speed. However, this method is limited to a certain range for the wind speed variation which is from 5 to 16 m/s. The simulation results show the achievement of the constant speed for grid connection purpose. The proposed strategies are simple, rigid, and fulfillment for cage generator. In addition, the disadvantage of the FSWT, this is its incapability of achieving maximum power in all wind speeds. The simulation proved that the variation of power coefficient with values below its maximum value under the variation of wind.
Effulgence, Vol. 16 (Special Issue), January-June, 2018 ISSN (O) : 2456-6675, ISSN (P) : 0972-8058

This study examines the human resource (HR) practices that promote employee retention. Effective HR practices can reduce employee turnover and increase retention within an organization. Key employees are the instrument for overall growth and development of an organization. This study focuses on telecom sector of India, a special reference to Delhi/NCR. The most important HR practices have been identified with the help of literature. These practices are training and development, compensation and culture. A questionnaire was developed in this study with the help of literature to measure the identified HR practices and employee retention. The sample size of this study was 250. Regression analysis was performed to analyse the data. The results of multiple regressions revealed a significant impact of HR practices on employee retention. Compensation and culture has a positive relationship with employee retention whereas training and development has a negative one. This study guides the management to devise the effective strategies to improve the employee retention.
AMS Short Course on Rigorous Numerics in Dynamics: (Un)Stable Manifolds and Connecting Orbits

This lecture builds on the validated numerical methods for periodic orbits presented in the lecture of J. B. van den Berg. We discuss a functional analytic perspective on validated stability analysis for equilibria and periodic orbits as well as validated computation of their local stable/unstable manifolds. Building on this analysis we study heteroclinic and homoclinic connecting orbits between equilibria and periodic orbits of differential equations. We formulate the connecting orbits as solutions of certain projected boundary value problems whcih are amenable to an a posteriori analysis very similar to that already discussed for periodic orbits. The discussion will be driven by several application problems including connecting orbits in the Lorenz system and existence of standing and traveling waves.
Binuclear copper(II) complexes: Synthesis, structural characterization, DNA binding and in silico studies

Two new binuclear Cu(II) complexes represented by the general formula {(dmso)Cu(? -L)4Cu(dmso)} (1) and {(Phen)(L)Cu(? -L)2Cu(L)(Phen)} (2) where dmso = dimethyl sulphoxide, L = 2-bromophenyl acetate and Phen = = 1,10-phenanthroline have been synthesized, isolated quantitatively and characterized by UV/Vis and FT-IR spectroscopic techniques, thermogravimetry/ /differential thermal analysis and X-ray single crystal XRD studies. Complex 1 is paddlewheel with 1,2-O,O-bridging while 2 has 1,1-O-bridging. The values of the intrinsic binding constants with DNA were found out to be 2.0? 103 and 1.1? 103 M-1, respectively for compound 1 and 2. The mode of interaction of complexes with DNA was also evaluated through computational study by molecular docking (in silico) study using molecular operating environment (MOE) software. The synthesized complexes are structurally as well as biologically important.
Diagnosis of compression syndromes in neurological practice

Compression syndromes are a multidisciplinary issue. Many specialists are involved in the problem of peripheral nerve injury, but it is the neurologist’s task to identify the nerve and locate the level of its damage. The nerve damage occurs in the anatomic isthmus and in the area of the nerves’ course under the surface of the skin. Compression syndromes manifest themselves with muscle weakness and sensory ailments such as paraesthesia, numbness, and pain. Symptoms occur in the sensory and motor supply of a given nerve. In diagnostics, we use clinical evaluation, provocative tests, electrophysiological diagnostics, and imaging examinations. Treatment is divided into conservative and operational. The increased availability of electrophysiological research in recent years allows for precise differential diagnosis of individual compression syndromes and the selection of optimal treatment. In this study, a clinical picture of the most frequent syndromes of compression syndromes and the role of electrophysiological research in their diagnosis and treatment are presented.
Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery in West Azerbaijan province

Background and aims: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is one of the main causes of death worldwide and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery accounts for 1.4% of all operating room procedures. Considering the importance of the above-mentioned issue, the present study aimed to assess CAD risk factors in CABG patients to provide more accurate information for health authorities. Methods: To this end, data of all patients with isolated primary on-pump CABG were collected from March 2014 to March 2016. The major risk factors of CAD were recorded as a history of cigarette smoking, dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), advanced age, a family history of CAD, obesity, and male gender. Statistical analyses were performed by SPSS using a t test, as well as the chi-square and Fisher exact tests, and the P value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: During a 24-month period, 895 patients underwent isolated primary on-pump CABG in the only open-heart surgery center in the West Azerbaijan province of Iran. The mean age of the patients was 60.4±10.3 years (within the range of 40 to 93 years). In addition, most of the patients amounting to 525 cases (58.7%) were in the age group of 55-70 years and had two or more risk factors. Further, 98.8% of males (age ≥45) and 68.2% of females (age ≥ 55) were old, and 73.3% and 26.7% of the patients were men and women, respectively. Furthermore, risk factors such as hypertension, cigarette-smoking, DM, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and family history were observed in 53.3%, 47.9%, 37.8%, 28.5%, 61.1%, and 19.3% of the patients, respectively. As regards gender, the prevalence of coronary risk factors like hypertension (60.7 vs. 50.6%, P=0.005), DM (51.9 vs. 32.6%, P=0.001), hypercholesterolemia (43.5 vs. 23%, P=0.001), and obesity (68.2 vs. 58.5%, P=0.005) were higher in women but other factors such as smoking (19.2 vs. 58.4%, P=0.001) and positive family history (14.6 vs. 21%, P=0.01) were higher in men. Conclusion: Overall, the prevalence of most risk factors was more common among under 55-year group, especially in women, and this is a warning for increasing CADs in the future
Place Recognition in Challenging Conditions

Place recognition in a visual SLAM system helps build and maintain a map from multiple traversals of the same environment while closing loops to correct drift accumulated over time. Despite the marked success in visual place recognition research over the past decade, it remains a challenging problem in the context of variations caused due to different times of the day, weather, lighting and seasons. In this paper, we address this problem by progressively training convolutional neural networks in a siamese fashion to generate embeddings that encode semantic and visual features for sequence-aligned image pairs taken at different timescales and viewpoints. We present early results of the approach using Freiburg visual place recognition benchmark dataset consisting of aligned outdoor image sequences taken over extended time periods that include the variations mentioned above.