Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
eart rate variability and its neural correlates during emotional face rocessing in social anxiety disorder

The monitoring and regulation of one’s own physiological reactions and cardioregulatory abnormalities are central to the aetiology and maintenance of social anxiety disorder (SAD). We therefore explored the neural correspondences of these heart rate alterations. 21 patients with SAD and 21 matched healthy controls (HCs) underwent 3 T-fMRI scanning. Simultaneously, high-frequency heart rate variability (HF-HRV) was acquired during a short-term resting period and an implicit emotional face-matching task. agal tone ocial phobia unctional magnetic resonance imaging
GENERALIZED MIXED ESTIMATION OF A MULTINOMIAL DISCRETE-CONTINUOUS CHOICE MODEL FOR ELECTRICITY DEMAND by Kalulumia Pene Départment d ' économique

In this paper, we applied the generalized mixed estimation approach to the problem of estimating the Quebec residential electricity demand for space and water heating. A multinomial discrete-continuous choice model is used and estimated in two stages. The discrete choice is modelled as a multinomial probit model, while the continuous choice is estimated from a reduced form approach which corrects for the simultaneity biases. The results indicate that the GM estimator which combines prior and sample information dominates the classical ML estimator of the MNP models and hence, provides better prevision for electricity consumption. Evidence also shows that heating-system capital and operating costs, households characteristics, and energy prices have a significant impact on the choice of heating systems and electricity use. In particular, price substitution effects are well predicted.
Improving the brightness stability of a machine-finished coated mechanical paper. Part 2: a mill trial

Nous avons procede a des essais en usine d'un inhibiteur de jaunissement pour du papier couche apprete sur machine contenant de la pâte mecanique au peroxyde alcalin. L'inhibiteur etait compose d'un capteur de radicaux hydroxylamine freine et de dioxyde de titane. La perte de blancheur apres 90 jours d'exposition a un eclairage de bureau etait de 60 % inferieure pour le papier traite avec l'inhibiteur. Aucun probleme lie a l'aptitude au passage sur machine ne s'est manifeste pendant les essais, et les inhibiteurs n'ont eu aucun effet negatif sur l'imprimabilite ou les proprietes de structure ou de resistance.
Control Servovisual difuso : Aplicación a Robots Manipuladores en 3 D

Maximiliano Bueno-López*. Marco A. Arteaga-Pérez**. Carlos A. Torres-Pinzón***  *Universidad de La Salle, Programa de Ingeniería Eléctrica, Bogotá D.C. Colombia (Tel: +571-3535360 Ext.:2528; e-mail: maxbueno@unisalle.edu.co). **Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, México D.F. , México Departamento de Control y Robótica. División de Ingeniería Eléctrica de la Facultad de Ingeniería (e-mail:marteagp@unam.mx) *** Universidad Santo Tomás, Facultad de Ingeniería Electrónica, Bogotá D.C. Colombia, (e-mail: carlostorresp@usantotomas.edu.co)
Design Methodology of an On–Chip Inductor in 180 nm CMOS Technology

This paper presents the design methodology for an on–chip inductor in 180 nm CMOS technology, intended for a fully integrated LC oscillator. The design method uses the model based on the physical interpretation of the inductor, and optimizes the design with respect to the Q –factor. Resulting from the optimization procedure, the inductor is designed for the on–chip LC resonator, having the nominal inductance value of $L_{S}=2.62$ nH and Q –factor of 5.42 at 1 GHz. Finally, the designed inductor is verified by the EM simulations, and the results are compared to the physical model used for the optimization.
Farmer Training and Household Labour Use

The question has always been asked as to whether training leads to a change in farmer behaviour in terms of labour for farm production. This question forms the main thesis of this paper. The paper investigates this question, among others, using panel data obtained from about 3,000 farmers and collected over the period February 2010 to January 2011. The paper employs a difference-in-difference estimator to test whether training provided to beneficiary farmers under the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) Ghana programme did change labour use on the farms of these farmers. The main findings of the study are that the training seems to have impacted positively on households' decision to allocate labour hours to harvesting related activities for both the major and minor seasons. The study concludes by noting that there are significant differential impacts with respect to the type of labour, and/or zone for which the estimates were generated. In general, the impact is positive for all the cases where evidence of impact is found. It is therefore suggested that farmers increased their labour use because of their expectations of positive returns due to the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) intervention.
Matching LED and Driver Life Spans: A Review of Different Techniques

A review of various proposed schemes to increase the reliability and life span of solid-state lighting (SSL) systems is presented in this article. Since the mainstream devices employed for such lighting systems are inorganic, high-power light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are devices characterized by their very long life, most of the questions in reliability and endurability arise from the electronic offline circuit driving the LEDs. Issues regarding the limited reliability of specific components, such as electrolytic capacitors, are introduced. Several power-? conversion configurations aimed to capacitance reduction and capacitor technology exchange are put forward as alternative solutions for implementing long-life drivers, with remarks on both their benefits and drawbacks. An extensive literature review on the topic is carried out, and some practical outcomes from recent research on offline LED driving are highlighted.
Introgression of blackleg ( Leptosphaeria maculans ) resistance into Brassica napus from B . carinata and identification of microsatellite ( SSR ) markers

An interspecific cross between a blackleg susceptible B. napus cv. Westar and a resistant accession of B. carinata was accomplished, and the B. napus×B. carinata F1 hybrids were backcrossed to Westar two times and self-pollinated three times and several BC2S3 families were generated. Four BC2S3 families of canola quality were used for doubled haploid (DH) production. Doubled haploid populations derived from the two BC2S3 families were found to carry cotyledon as well as adult-plant resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans pathotype PG2 isolate #UA3356. Microsatellite markers linked to the B. carinata-derived resistance genes in B. napus were identified. These resistant lines coupled with the identified molecular markers could be useful in breeding and research programs for broadening the resistance gene pool in B. napus, and for pyramiding the disease resistance genes for quantitative resistance in future B. napus cultivars to improve durability of resistance to blackleg.
Design, analysis and validation of a dual three-phase 72-slot, 12-pole permanent magnet synchronous motor

More attention in multiphase permanent magnet (PM) synchronous motors is increasing gradually due to the high power requirement of some applications including traction, aerospace, defense and so on. These motors have a fault-tolerant capability when the utilization of winding is achieved. In this paper, performance of a dual three-phase integer-slot PM motor with 12-poles is investigated. The advantages of using multiphase approach are also clarified in detailed. The integer slot PM synchronous motor is analyzed by both 2D and 3D finite element (FE) methods and in-depth comparison between the results is accomplished. A prototype motor has been manufactured and performance tests are performed. The motor performance results of both 2D and 3D FE analyses are compared with experimental results in order to validate the models. Good agreement between the test and FEA results is obtained.
iCube : Ubiquitous Media Spaces for Embodied Interaction

This paper outlines new facilities within ubiquitous media spaces supporting embodied interaction between humans and computation. We believe that the current approach to developing electronic based design environments is fundamentally defective with regard to support for multi-person multimodal design interactions. In this paper, we present an alternative ubiquitous computing environment based on an integrated design of real and virtual worlds. We implement a research prototype environment called iCube. The functional capabilities implemented in iCube include spatially-aware 3D navigation, laser pointer interaction, and tangible media. Some of its details, benefits, user experiences, and issues regarding design support are discussed.
Einführung der elektronischen Gesundheitskarte - Vorbereitungen in den Krankenhäusern

Die Einführung der elektronischen Gesundheitskarte (eGK) und des Heilberufeausweises (HBA) ist beschlossen. Nun sind alle Beteiligten aufgefordert, die notwendigen Maßnahmen zu ergreifen. Allerdings gehen die bisher verfügbaren Spezifikationen insbesondere auf den Krankenhaussektor nur sehr wenig ein. In dieser Arbeit wird versucht, für ein Krankenhaus aufzuzeigen, was konkret zu tun ist, um sich auf eGK und HBA vorzubereiten.
VolGrab : Realizing Direct 3 D Navigation by Aerial Gestures

In this paper, we propose VolGrab, a user interface that combines the existing touch interface with 3D navigation operation such as zooming and scrolling. While the touch interface enables only planar operation, aerial operation enables 3D operation with a larger number of axes, and enables smooth navigation that is integrated with zooming and scrolling by assigning the direction that is normal to the screen to zooming and the direction that is parallel to the screen to scrolling. We implemented a map application based on the proposed interface, and confirmed the effectiveness of the proposed interface.
Large Fraction of Dead and Inactive Bacteria in Coastal Marine Sediments: Comparison of Protocols for Determination and Ecological Significance

ABSTRACT It is now universally recognized that only a portion of aquatic bacteria is actively growing, but quantitative information on the fraction of living versus dormant or dead bacteria in marine sediments is completely lacking. We compared different protocols for the determination of the dead, dormant, and active bacterial fractions in two different marine sediments and at different depths into the sediment core. Bacterial counts ranged between (1.5 ± 0.2) × 108 cells g−1 and (53.1 ± 16.0) × 108 cells g−1 in sandy and muddy sediments, respectively. Bacteria displaying intact membrane (live bacterial cells) accounted for 26 to 30% of total bacterial counts, while dead cells represented the most abundant fraction (70 to 74%). Among living bacterial cells, nucleoid-containing cells represented only 4% of total bacterial counts, indicating that only a very limited fraction of bacterial assemblage was actively growing. Nucleoid-containing cells increased with increasing sediment organic content. The number of bacteria responsive to antibiotic treatment (direct viable count; range, 0.3 to 4.8% of the total bacterial number) was significantly lower than nucleoid-containing cell counts. An experiment of nutrient enrichment to stimulate a response of the dormant bacterial fraction determined a significant increase of nucleoid-containing cells. After nutrient enrichment, a large fraction of dormant bacteria (6 to 11% of the total bacterial number) was “reactivated. ” Bacterial turnover rates estimated ranged from 0.01 to 0.1 day−1 but were 50 to 80 times higher when only the fraction of active bacteria was considered (on average 3.2 day−1). Our results suggest that the fraction of active bacteria in marine sediments is controlled by nutrient supply and availability and that their turnover rates are at least 1 order of magnitude higher than previously reported.
Interdomain Interactions of Radixin in Vitro(*)

We have assayed the domains of the ERM protein radixin for binding activities in vitro. Affinity columns bearing the amino-terminal domain of radixin selectively bound a small subset of the proteins of the chicken erythrocyte cytoskeleton. Two of those proteins were identified as radixin itself and band 4.1. In contrast, the carboxyl-terminal domain of the molecule bound neither protein, and full-length radixin did not bind band 4.1 (binding of full-length radixin to itself was not evaluated). Columns bearing a mixture of the amino- and carboxyl-terminal domains of radixin also failed to bind radixin and band 4.1. These results suggested that the amino- and carboxyl-terminal sequences can interact with one another either in cis or in trans, and so interfere with radixin's interactions with other ligands. Using affinity co-electrophoresis, we confirmed a direct interaction in solution between the two radixin domains; the data are consistent with the formation of a 1:1 complex with a dissociation constant of 5 × 10M. Competition between intramolecular and intermolecular interactions may help to explain the provocative and dynamic localization of ERM proteins within cells.
A Network Address Translator (NAT) Traversal Mechanism for Media Controlled by the Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)

This document defines a solution for Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal for datagram-based media streams set up and controlled with the Real-Time Streaming Protocol version 2 (RTSP 2.0). It uses Interactive Connectivity Establishment (ICE) adapted to use RTSP as a signaling channel, defining the necessary RTSP extensions and procedures.
Ecological specialization indices for species of the Czech flora

Theoretically the concept of species ecological specialization is very useful, however, practically it is often difficult to quantify due to a lack of relevant environmental data. We introduce the Ecological Specialization Index (ESI), which describes the degree of specialization of a species based on its realized niche along multiple environmental gradients and is conceptually based on the co-occurrence specialization metric theta introduced by Fridley et al. (2007). We estimated ESI for species of the Czech flora occurring in at least 10 vegetation plots stored in the Czech National Phytosociological Database. We prepared three sets of ESI values calculated from three datasets including (i) plots of all vegetation types (ESIw, 1597 species), (ii) only plots of non-forest vegetation (ESInf, 1529 species), and (iii) only plots of forest vegetation (ESIf, 881 species). We also provide the frequency of species in the datasets, since the reliability of the calculated ESI values increases with the species frequency. The use of these ESI values is limited to the Czech Republic, and in the case of less frequent species, the value can be influenced by sampling bias. To facilitate understanding of the ecological meaning of ESI, we related the calculated values of ESIw to several species attributes and applied them in a case study using a local vegetation dataset from a deep river valley. We found that ESI correlates significantly with specialization metrics based on the number of phytosociological associations and habitats in which the focal species occur. The species listed in the national Red List in higher risk categories are on average more specialized than less threatened species. Neophytes tend to be significantly less specialized than archaeophytes and native species. When related to Ellenberg-type indicator values for the Czech Republic, specialists tend to be more shade-tolerant, better adapted to nutrient-poor soils and soils with either a low or high (but not intermediate) pH and to either warm or cold (but not intermediate) habitats. In a case study of herbaceous plants species in a forest understory on river valley slopes, we found that specialists tend to be confined to deeper soils on cooler north-facing slopes, to stony soils in ravine forests and sites with a denser canopy of woody species. In contrast, shallow lithic soils on eroded south-facing slopes and sites with a more open canopy tend to be dominated by generalists. The complete list of ESI values is included in an electronic appendix to this paper.
Differential expression of voltage-gated K+ channel genes in left ventricular remodeled myocardium after experimental myocardial infarction.

Left ventricular (LV) remodeling after experimental myocardial infarction (MI) is associated with hypertrophy of noninfarcted myocardium and electrophysiological alterations. We have recently shown that post-MI hypertrophied LV myocytes have prolonged action potential duration (APD) and generate triggered activity from early afterdepolarizations. The prolonged APD was attributed to decreased density of the two outward K+ currents, I(to)-fast (I(to)-f) and I(to)-slow (I(to)-s), rather than changes in the density and/or kinetics of the L-type Ca2+ current. The changes in ionic current density may be related to alterations in the expression and levels of ion channel proteins. To test this hypothesis, rats underwent either left anterior descending coronary artery (LAD) ligation (post-MI group [n = 10]) or sham surgery (sham group [n = 10]). Three weeks later transcripts from the noninfarcted LV myocardium in the post-MI group (n = 6) and LV myocardium of the sham group (n = 6) were analyzed by RNase protection assay. Expressions of five K+ channel subunit mRNAs (Kv1.2, Kv1.4, Kv1.5, Kv2.1, and Kv4.2) reported in the rat ventricle were analyzed. Compared with the sham group, expressions of Kv1.4, Kv2.1 (putative I(to)-s), and Kv4.2 (putative I(to)-f) channel subunit mRNAs were significantly decreased by 60% (P < .03), 54% (P < .005), and 53% (P < .002), respectively, in the post-MI group. There was no significant change in the Kv1.2 and Kv1.5 mRNA levels. Western blotting demonstrated a similar decrease in the Kv2.1 and Kv4.2 immunoreactive protein levels (43% [P < .03] and 67% [P < .003], respectively [n = 4]) and no significant change in Kv1.5 immunoreactive protein level. Our results strongly correlate with the electrophysiological findings in this model and show that transcriptional regulation in the post-MI remodeled rat LV is distinct for each voltage-gated K+ channel subunit. These findings provide, at least in part, the molecular basis for the electrophysiological alterations observed in this model.
Endovascular treatment of intracraneal aneurysm with pipeline embolization device: experience in four centres in Barcelona

Flow diverters represent a useful tool in the treatment of fusiform aneurysms and wide-neck saccular aneurysms which until the advent of this technology were problematic to treat. Pipeline™ Embolization Device (PED) has been described in several series showing high rates of occlusion and being relatively safe. Objective: Shows the experience in four different neurointerventional centres in Barcelona with the PED (Covidien) between February 2010 and October 2013. Methods: We reviewed retrospectively patients treated with PED in four neurointerventional centres in Barcelona between February 2010 and October 2013. Results: Forty-two patients (89.4%) with non-ruptured aneurysms and five (10.6%) post-SAH were treated, with a mean age of 51 years (range 26–76). We treated 67 aneurysms with a mean of 1.4 1–3 PED per patient. We have no mortality and three post-procedural complications with clinical consequences, two of them severe with intracranial haemorrhage and the other with anterior choroidal artery thrombosis. Follow-up was in 45 patients (65 aneurysm) achieving complete occlusion in 90.8% at 12 months of follow-up. Two aneurysms which remained without any changes were distal and fusiform including main bifurcations (3.1%). Conclusion: Treatment by PED of fusiform or wide-neck saccular aneurysms is associated with high rates of occlusion after six and 12 months. Correct selection of the patients, aneurysms and also specific characteristics of the Pipeline device should be known in order to select the best therapeutic option. Our findings suggest that the indication must be judged case by case in the selection of suitable patients for PED therapy.
DESIGN ( 6 A ) IS AN ON-VIRTU DIGITAL SKETCHING ENVIRONMENT COGNITIVELY IDENTICAL TO IN-SITU FREEHAND SKETCHING ? 473

This study demonstrates that an on-virtu digital sketching environment is cognitively almost identical to in-situ free-hand sketching. The former can support the designers’ drawing activities with good resolution, and can provide remote communication in a face-to-face atmosphere. The study’s empirical examination of the environment rested on protocol analysis and coding schemes of the design-prototype and the reflection-in-action. The results indicate that the two environments are similar in terms of design-process speed, design process, and design content. The results provide implications for CAD and design practice.
About Influence of Runaway Electrons and X-Ray Emission on the Breakdown in the Non-Uniform Electric Field

The breakdown at high-pressure of nitrogen and SF6 in an inhomogeneous electric field was investigated. It was confirmed, that diffuse discharge at elevated pressure of gases is formed at the both positive and negative polarities of voltage pulses without using of additional ionization source. It was established, that diffuse discharge at negative polarity of voltage pulse is due to a runaway electrons, and at positive polarity of voltage pulse is due to a characteristic X-ray caused by interaction of fast electrons with an atoms and molecules of gases.
CAMSHIFT OBJECT TRACKING ALGORITHM IMPLEMENTATION ON DM 6437 EVM

An approach to creation of an automatic tracking sy stem on the evaluation module, type DM6437 EVM, is consider e . As a core of the system the camshift algorithm was cho en. The model of the algorithm was implemented in Matla b Simulink and ported to the evaluation module. The w ork contains description of some peculiarities related to porting of the algorithm’s model to DM6437 EVM board. The pictures included show behavior of the system worki ng with actual video sequences. Comparison of the optimized and non-optimized versions of the program from the view point of operation speed is also performed.
CITY INFORMATION VISUALIZER USING 3-D MODEL AND COMPUTER GRAPHICS

3-D models and computer graphics with its visual characteristics enables easier understanding of various information. Up until now 3-D models and computer graphics has not been used for the analysis of city information due to its high cost and the need for special techniques. Currently, we have discovered new technology in hyper medium based on network technology and lower costs. This paper focuses on the construction of an interactive and visual 3-D city information system, aiming at the ‘idea processor’ for research and analysis of city planning and market research. We have discovered the requirements necessary for the City Information Visualizer system. Using this technology we will construct the prototype system of the 3-D City Information Visualizer. This system is based on the personal computer and the Client/Server system. The system is then applied to practical city analysis. This paper presents the prototype system and its evaluation in a real project.
Investigating a case in reconfigurable habitable structures

Irregular tensegrity structures, due to their non-linear behaviour, possess the potential ability to configure in multiple stable states. The kinematics and inherent properties of the compressive and tensile components govern the final static configuration of the system. The primary objective of the research is to study the non-linear behaviour of irregular tensegrity structures and formulate a computational generative, evaluative and algorithmic method to design a structurally dynamic tensegrity system, with inherent potential to adapt to the varying contexts and its respective demands, requirements and spatial needs.