Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Service oriented fault monitoring in Internet of Things device management

This paper investigates the issue of device clustering for fault monitoring in Internet of Things(IoT) device management system. To detect the faulty device quickly, fault monitoring must be conducted regularly and often. Therefore, it is desirable to reduce the communication cost for fault monitoring. Fault recovery is also an important factorin device management system. We model our problem as a multidepot fixed destination multiple traveling salesman problem in an integer programming (IP) formulation.
Immune function and adjustment style: Do they predict survival in breast cancer?

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of immune status and psychosocial factors in survival from early breast cancer (N=61). Baseline assessments included lymphocyte number and function, natural killer cell activity (NKA), plasma cortisol and prolactin level. Psychosocial measures included anxiety, depression and mental adjustment to cancer and social support. Length of follow‐up was 6.1–7.9 years with 14 (23%) breast cancer deaths. In Cox proportional hazards models adjusting for lymph node status two parameters predicted longer survival, low NKA (HR 29 per LLU, p=0.003) and minimizing the illness adjustment (HR 0.64 per scale point, p=0.012). These data provide little evidence for a psychoneuroimmunological mechanism in the survival from breast cancer. While this study is limited due to small sample size, and therefore the possibility of inflated estimates, longer survival in those minimizing the illness is a finding consistent with recent studies; however, the counter‐intuitive finding that high NKA predicts shorter survival may be a marker for current disease or response to treatments. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Behavioral consequences of laser lesions in the central nervous system of Araneus diadematus Cl.

A laser beam of 6.5-1 joule is directed for 1 msec at dorsal surfaces of adult female Araneus diadematus Cl. spiders. The lesion is located by means of histological methods, and relationship of its position to behavioral consequences—as measured by changes in the web-pattern—are studied. Twelve animals with lesions in the area of the supra-esophageal ganglion show different degrees of extensive web-pattern disturbances consisting of smaller and rounder webs with less detail and irregular spacing of threads. Limitations of the method and the role of the supra-esophageal ganglion in Araneus as an overall integrating center of sensory motor coordination in web-building are discussed.
The Quality of Life (QoL) in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity of core symptoms, affect‐ ing 3-10% of school age children, as well as 4% of adults. Quality of Life (QoL) is an individual perception in regard to his/her position in life, in the context of culture and value systems in which they live, and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns. Then it has a multidimensional concept, the core of which consists of the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social aspects of functioning. Several studies on QoL in ADHD have been published pointing out that QoL do‐ mains in ADHD have been found to be negatively affected compared to the healthy persons. This situation suggests that ADHD not only affects academic achievements of a person but it also has a deteriorating effect on all aspects of life, including social and occupational. Mostly used pharmacological agents are atomoxetine, methylpheni‐ date and other stimulants related to QoL and ADHD context. These agents of ADHD treatments have been correlated with an improvement in QoL scores. Non-pharmaco‐ logical interventions and their effects on QoL in patients with ADHD or the effective‐ ness of combined treatment modalities should be carried out in the near future.
Glutamate Transmission and Addiction to Cocaine

Abstract: A variety of data point to the possibility that neuroadaptations in glutamate transmission are produced by repeated exposure to cocaine that result in the expression of behaviors characteristic of addiction, such as craving and relapse. Using the reinstatement model of relapse in rats, glutamate release in the projection from the prefrontal cortex to the nucleus accumbens has been shown to underlie cocaine‐ and stress‐primed reinstatement. In this report, four adaptations produced by withdrawal from repeated cocaine are described that may regulate the release of glutamate underlying reinstatement of drug‐seeking resulted. (1) Neurons in the prefrontal cortex have increased levels of activator of G protein signaling 3 (AGS3) that causes reduced signaling through Gi coupled receptors, and normalization of AGS3 blocked cocaine‐primed reinstatement. (2) The activity of the cystine‐glutamate exchanger is reduced resulting in decreased extracellular glutamate in the nucleus accumbens, and normalization of exchanger activity prevented cocaine‐primed reinstatement. (3) Metobotropic glutamate receptor function is diminished after repeated cocaine administration that results in reduced regulation of glutamate release. (4) Homer1 protein is reduced in the nucleus accumbens, and Homer2 knockout mice show enhanced responsiveness to cocaine. Taken together, there appears to be both pre‐ and postsynaptic changes in glutamate transmission that dysregulates the glutamatergic projection from the prefrontal cortex to the nucleus accumbens. These adaptations are hypothesized to facilitate glutamate release in response to a cocaine injection or acute stress and lead to the reinstatement of drug‐seeking behavior.
Feedback to clinicians on antibiotic prescription habits: How effective are they?

in clinical outcomes, decreased antibiotic consumption in terms of daily defined doses and antibiotic resistance patterns are some of the key outcome determinants. [7] A multipronged approach would be needed as part of ASPs in conjunction with good infection control practices to curb antimicrobial resistance and to decrease antibiotic consumption. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) initiated a programme on antibiotic stewardship, prevention of infection and control (ASPIC) to raise awareness and to train participants on antibiotic stewardship and infection control. [8] While education does have a key role in hospitals, the inclusion of antimicrobial resistance and its impact and infection control practices as part of curriculum at the undergraduate level of medical education would create awareness among the soon-to-be doctors and (one hopes) would lead to rational antibiotic use in the coming years.
Insecticide resistance in the malarial mosquito Anopheles arabiensis and association with the kdr mutation

Abstract A colony of Anopheles arabiensis Patton (Diptera: Culicidae) from the Sennar region of Sudan was selected for resistance to dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT). Adults from the F‐16 generation of the resistant strain were exposed to all four classes of insecticides approved for use in malaria vector control and showed high levels of resistance to them all (24‐h mortalities: malathion, 16.7%; bendiocarb, 33.3%; DDT, 12.1%; dieldrin, 0%; deltamethrin, 24.0%; permethrin, 0%). Comparisons between the unselected base colony and the DDT‐resistant strain showed elevated glutathione‐S‐transferase (P < 0.05) in both sexes and elevated esterases (P < 0.05) in males only. The Leu‐Phe mutation in the sodium channel gene was detected by polymerase chain reaction and sequencing, but showed no correlation with the resistant phenotype. These results do not provide any explanation as to why this colony exhibits such widespread resistance and further studies are needed to determine the precise mechanisms involved. The implications for malaria vector control in central Sudan are serious and resistance management (e.g. through the rotational use of different classes of insecticides) is recommended.
Fully Endoscopic Stapes Surgery : Preliminary Results

Objectives: To present our preliminary results of endoscopic stapedectomy surgeries and also to discuss possible advantage and disadvantage of endoscope in otosclerosis surgery. Methods: 29 patients who were conducted fully endoscopic stapedectomy procedure were involved and analyzed retrospectively in the study. Preoperative and postoperative pure tone averages and air-bone gaps were compared. Perioperative and postoperative complications were investigated. Results: Audiologic improvement was achieved in 27 of 29 patients. Postoperative air-bone gap was within 10 dB in 23 years and between 10–20 dB in the 4 ears. Unfortunately, sensorineural hearing loss (not total) was observed in 2 patients. Conclusion: Endoscopic transcanal stapedectomy seems a feasible and relatively safe surgical procedure. The main advantage of endoscope is that; it allows the better visualization of middle ear structure. It is possible to perform surgery completely by transcanal approach, even in narrow ear canals. The main disadvantages are that; it is a one handed surgery, lack of stereoscopic vision and it requires a learning curve.
Efficient Particle Filter Localization Algorithm in Dense Passive RFID Tag Environment

The means of distributing dense passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags has been widely utilized for accurate indoor localization. However, they suffer a disadvantage on low localization precision due to the increasing interference of RFID tag collisions and the variation of behavior of tags. Current localization algorithms used in passive RFID location systems are mostly deterministic and have a limited capability on improving localization precision in a dynamic environment with uncertain sensor measurement. This paper investigates the feasibility of using particle filter technique as an efficient localization approach to deliver both relatively good accuracy and precision in dense passive RFID tag distribution applications. A position feature-based system model is first built to apply the typical particle filter technique in passive RFID location applications. Then, a new particle filter algorithm by using a moving direction estimation-based feature improvement scheme is proposed to enhance localization precision in a dense passive RFID tag environment. Experimental results show that the proposed method can provide relatively good accuracy and precision for passive RFID location applications, with an improved performance over the typical particle filter algorithm and a state-of-the-art deterministic method.
Varietal differences among the phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities of seven table grape cultivars grown in the south of Italy based on chemometrics.

Seven table grape cultivars grown in Apulia region were considered: Italia, Baresana, Pizzutello, Red Globe, Michele Palieri, Crimson Seedless, and Thompson Seedless. Seeds, skins and pulps were extracted and analyzed for their phenolic profiles and antioxidant activities. The hierarchy in the phenolic contents was seeds, skins, and pulps. These results indicate that the intake of the whole berries (seeds included) must be strongly recommended. The highest phenolic contents were detected on Italia and Michele Palieri cv. , respectively within the white and the red/black table grapes. Seeds gave a high contribution to the berry antioxidant activity, as they had higher phenolic content than skins and contained high quantities of proanthocyanidines, but the strongest antioxidant activity was shown by the pulp juices due to their content in hydroxycinnamyl acids. The principal component analysis applied to the phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of skins, pulps, and seeds allowed a good separation of Italia and Michele Palieri cultivars. According to the cluster analysis, cultivars were grouped into two clusters, one including Michele Palieri and the other one including Italia, Baresana, Pizzutello, and Thompson Seedless.
DEPRESSION OF THE TUBERCULIN REACTION BY VIRAL VACCINES.

TEMPORARY depression of the tuberculin reaction was reported first by Pirquet1 in 1908 in a child with measles. Since that time depressions of the tuberculin reaction have been noted to follow many infectious diseases, including pertussis,2 typhus,3 scarlet fever,4 influenza5 and rubella.6 This phenomenon also occurs during terminal tuberculosis,7 after radiation8 and with high doses of steroids.9 Recently, through direct suggestion under hypnosis, depression of tuberculin sensitivity was elicited.10 Because measles causes a depression of tuberculin reaction, and possibly a worsening of clinical tuberculosis,11 12 13 several investigators have studied the effects of measles vaccines on tuberculin sensitivity. Mellman and Wetton14 showed .
Mental health: knowledge, attitudes and training of professionals on dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and psychiatric disorder.

BACKGROUND Dual diagnosis (DD) refers to the coexistence of intellectual disability and psychiatric disorder. In order to provide individuals with DD with adequate care, it is essential for mental health workers to have adequate knowledge and positive attitudes. These may be achieved through proper training. AIMS To summarise the available literature examining the knowledge, attitudes and training of psychiatrists and other professional caregivers in regard to serving people with DD. METHODS A search strategy was developed to find manuscripts published in English since 1995. RESULTS Twenty-seven studies on knowledge, attitudes and training in the field of DD were identified and reviewed in this paper. CONCLUSION The findings of this review stress the need to improve the knowledge, competence and attitudes of practitioners within the DD field via training and practice opportunities. In light of this review, recommendations for improving training opportunities and for conducting future research are made.
Unimodular theory of canonical quantum gravity.

Einstein's theory of gravity is reformulated so that the cosmological constant becomes an integration constant of the theory, rather than a coupling'' constant. However, in the Hamiltonian form of the theory, the Hamiltonian constraint is missing, while the usual momentum constraints are still present. Replacing the Hamiltonian constraint is a secondary constraint, which introduces the cosmological constant. The quantum version has a normal Schr{umlt o}dinger'' form of time development, and the wave function does not obey the usual Wheeler-DeWitt'' equation, making the interpretation of the theory much simpler. The small value of the cosmological constant in the Universe at present becomes a genuine question of initial conditions, rather than a question of why one of the coupling constants has a particular value. The key weakness'' of this formulation is that one must introduce a nondynamic background spacetime volume element.
Differential diagnostic patterns of dysarthria.

Thirty-second speech samples were studied of at least 30 patients in each of 7 discrete neurologic groups, each patient unequivocally diagnosed as being a representative of his diagnostic group. Three judges independently rated each of these samples on each of 38 dimensions of speech and voice using a 7-point scale of severity. Computer analysis based on the means of the three ratings on each patient on each dimension yielded results leading to these conclusions: (1) Speech indeed follows neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. There are multiple types or patterns of dysarthria, each mirroring a different kind of abnormality of motor functioning. (2) These patterns of dysarthria can be differentiated; they sound different. They consist of definitive groupings of certain dimensions of speech and voice, deviant to distinctive degrees. (3) Five types of dysarthria were delineated: flaccid dysarthria (in bulbar palsy), spastic dysarthria (in pseudobulbar palsy), ataxic dysarthria (in cerebellar disorders), hypokine.
Influence of surfactants on the conformation of β‐lactoglobulin B using circular dichroism

The effect of several surfactants on the secondary structure of bovine β‐lactoglobulin B was determined from the circular dichroism spectra. The spectra were measured at several concentrations of surfactant ranging from 1 mg/mL to the critical micelle concentration. The surfactants studied were sodium dodecyl, decyl, and octyl sulfate, sodium dodecyl sarcosinate, dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide. The data were analyzed using the method of Chen et al. [Biochemistry (1974) 13, 3350–3359] to determine the percentage of α‐helix, β‐sheet, and unordered form at each surfactant concentration. In every case, an increase in structured form and a 20–25% decrease in the amount of unordered form was noted when the surfactant concentration reached the critical micelle concentration. However, the relative amounts of the two structured forms present depend on the surfactant used. The profile of the secondary structure of the protein also varied from surfactant to surfactant as the protein was titrated, probably reflecting the delicate balance between ionic and nonionic forces that governs the secondary structure of β‐lactoglobulin and most other globular proteins in aqueous solution.
Conflict-Based Checking the Integrity of Linux Package Dependencies

A Linux operating system release is composed of a large number of software packages, with complex dependencies. The management of dependency relationship is the foundation of building and maintaining a Linux operating system release, and checking the integrity of the dependencies is the key of the dependency management. The widespread adoption of Linux operating systems in many areas of the information technology society has drawn the attention on the issues regarding how to check the integrity of complexity dependencies of Linux packages and how to manage a huge number of packages in a consistent and effective way. Linux distributions have already provided the tools for managing the tasks of installing, removing and upgrading the packages they were made of. A number of tools have been provided to handle these tasks on the client side. However, there is a lack of tools that could help the distribution editors to maintain the integrity of Linux package dependencies on the server side. In this paper we present a method based on conflict to check the integrity of Linux package dependencies. From the perspective of conflict, this method achieves the goal to check the integrity of package dependencies on the server side by removing the conflict associating with the packages. Our contribution provides an effective and automatic way to support distribution editors in handling those issues. Experiments using this method are very successful in checking the integrity of package dependencies in Linux software distributions.
A Hybrid Estimation of Distribution Algorithm for Multi-Objective Multi-Sourcing Intermodal Transportation Network Design Problem Considering Carbon Emissions

The increasing concern on global warming is prompting transportation sector to take into account more sustainable operation strategies. Among them, intermodal transportation (IT) has already been regarded as one of the most effective measures on carbon reductions. This paper focuses on the model and algorithm for a certain kind of IT, namely multi-objective multi-sourcing intermodal transportation network design problem (MO_MITNDP), in which carbon emission factors are specially considered. The MO_MITNDP is concerned with determining optimal transportation routes and modes for a series of freight provided by multiple sourcing places to find good balance between the total costs and time efficiencies. First, we establish a multi-objective integer programming model to formulate the MO_MITNDP with total cost (TTC) and maximum flow time (MFT) criteria. Specifically, carbon emission costs distinguished by the different transportation mode and route are included in the cost function. Second, to solve the MO_MITNDP, a hybrid estimation of distribution algorithm (HEDA) combined with a heterogeneous marginal distribution and a multi-objective local search is proposed, in which the from the Pareto dominance scenario. Finally, based on randomly generated data and a real-life case study of Jilin Petrochemical Company (JPC), China, simulation experiments and comparisons are carried out to demonstrate the effectiveness and application value of the proposed HEDA.
Biometrics Verification Techniques Combing with Digital Signature for Multimodal Biometrics Payment System

The multimodal biometrics payment is a new technology that allows people to pay with their own biometrics such as fingerprints, face, hands and so on. In this paper, the biometrics verification techniques combining with digital signature for multimodal biometrics payment system are introduced. Considering the high universality, distinctiveness, easy collect ability of fingerprint and face, a multimodal biometrics verification system with fingerprint and face as inputs is designed, and the hybrid fingerprint features and infrared (IR) face features for matching is to overcome the shortcomings of the traditional methods and grantee the integrity of the registered multimodal biometrics data. And then nine authentication models for authenticating an open network to ensure the integrity of these data are analyzed respectively. At last, a digital signature procedure with the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to illustrate a multimodal biometrics payment system with safe model is proposed. The proposed system can be applied to some public key platforms, too.
Mangrove Forest Characterization in Southeast Côte d’Ivoire

Mangrove ecosystems are faced with far more existential threats of erosion than their terrestrial counterparts. Consequences of their degradation vary from decline in edible aquatic stocks, coastal erosion and aquatic weeds invasion. Mangrove forest dynamics was assessed from multi-temporal analyses of remotely sensed satellite images (mosaics of 1989/90 and 2014/15) within 233,900 hectares. Ground-truthing was accompanied by field measurements in selected forest stands to characterize structure, estimate biomass and carbon pools. With conservation as overriding goal, a socio-economic survey was conducted to underpin the factors influencing mangrove forests over-exploitation and qualitatively assess the sensitivity of the locals to resources decline. The region recorded fifty percent loss of mangrove area during the 25-year period. Low leaf area index (1.02 - 2.52 m2·m-2) confirms canopy openness. Above-ground root biomass (kg per root) ranged between 110.67 and 382.64. The roots demonstrate capacity to fix up to 176 Mg C ha-1 with average carbon content of 46 percent. Highest carbon pools were in the Eloka-To forest stands, in near natural conditions. Despite harsh environmental conditions, potential for natural regeneration was evidenced by seedlings density (individuals per m2) up to 76. Pilot survey revealed high dependence on mangrove resources for direct income (70 percent) and daily energy needs (60 percent). Despite the heightened awareness of the impending dangers posed by mangrove deforestation and willingness to conserve, riverine communities are incapacitated by lack of viable economic alternatives. External interventions are therefore imperative to achieve conservation goals with long-term implications for climate change adaptation and mitigation.