Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Exploration of Geothermal Resources in Farafra Oasis , Western Desert , Egypt

The geothermal activity in Egypt is perceived in many areas, in terms of hot springs exposed at the surface or thermal deep wells. Harvesting the undiscovered geothermal resources could address local needs for energy. Farafra Oasis has been mentioned as the most interesting and promising geothermal resource for geothermal development in a protocol assigned between New and Renewable Energy Authority (Nrea) and Ganoub El Wadi Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope). An integrated regional geochemical and geophysical studies using remote sensing, seismicity, aeromagnetic and aerogravity data were done to evaluate the geothermal potential in the Farafra area. These provincial investigations show good correlations among high heat flow, shallow basement depths detected from gravity inversion and shallow Curie point depth obtained from magnetic data. Six zones of high geothermal probability are recognized in the Farafra oasis. These zones are southern Ain-Dalla, Bir-Sitta, eastern Qasr-Farafra, eastern Farafra, southern Farafra, and southern Abu Minqar. Geochemical analyses of thermal wells in farfara Oasis show that all the examined groundwater samples belong to good potable fresh water class for drinking and for irrigation purposes. Fluid geothermometer are not valid to be used.
ECONOMIC GROWTH AND INTANGIBLE CAPITALS : AN INTERNATIONAL PANEL DATA MODEL APPLIED IN THE 21 ST CENTURY

A country’s wealth is not only due to GDP. We must also consider intellectual capital as a generator of future value. In this paper we propose a model to measure and value this capital and its components in order to complement GDP. We developed an empirical application that analyses the importance of each intangible capital according to the level of GDP per capita attained to 72 countries. As a result, economic growth in developing countries displays a stronger relationship with intellectual capital. Within intellectual capital, the human factors and more specifically people’s qualifications, has the greatest effect on economic growth. As regards the structural factors, social and environmental capital is the most significant in developing countries, while research, development and innovation capital is in developed nations.
OF CHARGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Electric mobility becomes trending issue than ever in transportation sector. The essential part of electric mobility is the use of electric vehicles. Electric Vehicle (EV) is type of vehicle which primarily powered by an electric motor drawing power from a rechargeable energy storage device. EV receives electricity by plugging into the grid and store it in batteries. EV Charger is an electrical device that converts alternating current energy to regulated direct current for replenishing the energy of an energy storage device (i.e. battery) and may also provide energy for operating other vehicle electrical systems. The energy storage device namely battery is heart of an electric vehicle. Therefore, battery charger plays a very important role in the electric vehicle technology. Electric vehicle battery chargers divided into two types: on-board type (in electric vehicle) and off-board type (at a fixed location). In this paper, the charging technologies in commercial vehicles, related standards, charging levels and charging modes are described. Also, EV charging sockets are explained clearly. The whole issues about chargers are presented for commercial EV manufacturers. Consequently, the big picture about electric vehicle charging system could be easily seen in this paper.
Generalized Extreme Values Models – Nested Logit

Generalized Extreme Value (GEV) models allow for a variety of substitution patterns among the alternatives. The common attribute among all GEV models is that they assume that the error terms are distributed according to a generalized extreme value distribution. GEV models, as the name suggests, are a generalization of the univariate extreme value distribution that is used in the MNL and CL models examined earlier. When all the correlations in a GEV model are 0, the GEV model becomes the product of independent extreme value distributions and the GEV model becomes a standard logit model. You can test to see if the correlations are 0, thereby testing whether the standard logit model is an accurate reflection of the substitution patterns. The most widely used member of the GEV family of models is the nested logit (NL) model.
A Molecular Perspective of Clinical Benefit: Why Shouldn’t Luminal a Breast Cancer Patients be Considered in Pathological Complete Response Discussions

Breast cancer is a spectrum of many subtypes with distinct biological features that lead to differences in response patterns to various treatment modalities and clinical outcomes. Gene expression profiling has led to the molecular classification of breast cancer characterized by intrinsic subtypes: basal-like, HER2-positive, luminal-A, and luminal-B [1]. Up until recently, the subtypes were frequently treated as similar entities. However, there are obvious differences in subtype biological and prognostic characteristics. These differences are clearly evident in the neoadjuvant setting with pathological complete response (pCR) rates being the surrogate marker of efficacy to a therapeutic regime [2,3].
Satellite Multispectral Image Enhancement Based On Pan Sharpening Under NSCT Domain

In this pan-sharpening method based on the non-sub sampled contourlet transform (NSCT) is proposed. NSCT is very efficient in representing the directional information and capturing intrinsic geometrical structures of the objects. It has characteristics of shift-invariance, high resolution, and high directionality. In the propose method, a given number of decomposition levels are used for multispectral (MS) images and higher number of decomposition levels are used for Pan images. This decreases computation time and preserves both spectral and spatial qualities. Up sampling of MS images is performed after NSCT and not before. By applying upsampling after NSCT, structures and detail information of the MS images are more likely to be preserved and thus stay more distinguishable. Hence, we propose to exploit this property in pan-sharpening by fusing it with detail information provided by the Pan image at the same fine level. The proposed method is tested on WorldView-2 datasets. Both spectral and spatial qualities have been improved.
Design estimations and channel capacity calculations for spatial, polarized MIMO antenna system for mobile applications

Mobile MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) communications provides an improved transmission capacity and error performance over traditional digital transmission systems. In this paper the spatial, polarization technique is used in order to improve the channel capacity of the proposed system. The potential for integrating MIMO systems comprising both 22 and 33 elements into a mobile handset environment will be considered. The MIMO channels will be subject to Rayleigh fading, and the results are compared against linear (or planar) arrays. In addition, different azimuthal spectra will be considered in evaluating the actual system performance. Streszczenie. W artykule opisano wykorzystanie techniki przestrzennej polaryzacji anteny w celu poprawy pojemności systemu przesyłowego MIMO. System składa się z dwóch 2x2 i 3x3 elementów przystosowanych do odbiorników przenośnych. Projektowanie i obliczanie pojemności kanałów w przestrzennym spolaryzowanym systemie anten MIMO w zastosowaniu do urządzeń przenośnych
Asiaticoside attenuates hyperoxia-induced lung injury in vitro and in vivo

Objective(s): Asiaticoside (AS) displays anti-inflammation, and anti-apoptosis effect, but the role of AS in hyperoxia-induced lung injury (HILI) treatment is undefined. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of AS on HILI on premature rats and alveolar type II (AEC II) cells. Materials and Methods: Sprague-Dawley premature rats (n=25/group) were exposed to 80% O2 with or without AS. Then, we detected 80% O2-induced lung injury and survival rate of premature rat. We tested the concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO), total antioxidant capacity (TAOC), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and interleukin 1β (IL-1β) in premature rats’ blood. Then, the AEC II cell apoptosis was observed by Hoechst 33258 staining and flow cytometry. Simultaneously, nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway was measured by Western blot. Results: Our results found that AS-treated group rats had significantly higher survival rates than 80% O2 group at day 14 (P<0.05). AS protected HILI, decreased the MPO and MDA concentration, and reversed TAOC level (P<0.05). AS also downregulated the levels of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 in the premature rat’s blood (P<0.01). Moreover, AS markedly attenuated AEC II cell apoptosis and increased Nrf2 and Heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) expression in the nucleus (P<0.05). Conclusion: AS showed protective effects on premature rats of HILI in vitro and in vivo. AS can potentially be developed as a novel agent for the treatment of HILI diseases.
Cuticular hydrocarbons mediate discrimination of reproductives and nonreproductives in the ant Myrmecia gulosa

In many species of social insects, the cuticular hydrocarbons of adults vary with both colony identity and individual physiology (oogenesis). Such variations have been shown in some ants and social wasps to function in nestmate recognition, but as yet there is no demonstration of their use by workers to recognize egg layers. We report that in the ant Myrmecia gulosa, workers can discriminate queens and fertile workers from infertile individuals based on distinctive blends of long-chained hydrocarbons present both on the cuticle and in the postpharyngeal gland. The purified hydrocarbon fraction of cuticular extracts from queens elicited high interest in workers, unlike the nonhydrocarbon fraction. However, both fractions were necessary to trigger a response of maximal intensity. In contrast, extracts of mandibular and Dufour glands from queens or infertile workers were not treated differentially by workers. We suggest that cuticular hydrocarbons function as pheromones allowing for recognition of the queen as well as egg-laying workers.
t4 report: Toward Good Read-Across Practice (GRAP) Guidance

Summary Grouping of substances and utilizing read-across of data within those groups represents an important data gap filling technique for chemical safety assessments. Categories/analogue groups are typically developed based on structural similarity and, increasingly often, also on mechanistic (biological) similarity. While read-across can play a key role in complying with legislation such as the European REACH regulation, the lack of consensus regarding the extent and type of evidence necessary to support it often hampers its successful application and acceptance by regulatory authorities. Despite a potentially broad user community, expertise is still concentrated across a handful of organizations and individuals. In order to facilitate the effective use of read-across, this document presents the state of the art, summarizes insights learned from reviewing ECHA published decisions regarding the relative successes/pitfalls surrounding read-across under REACH, and compiles the relevant activities and guidance documents. Special emphasis is given to the available existing tools and approaches, an analysis of ECHA's published final decisions associated with all levels of compliance checks and testing proposals, the consideration and expression of uncertainty, the use of biological support data, and the impact of the ECHA Read-Across Assessment Framework (RAAF) published in 2015.
Utilisabilité d’une ressource propriétaire riche dans le cadre de la classification de documents [in French]

Résumé. Dans ce papier, nous nous intéressons à l’utilisation d’une ressource linguistique propriétaire riche pour une tâche de classification. L'objectif est ici de mesurer l'impact de l'ajout de ces ressources sur cette tâche en termes de performances. Nous montrons que l’utilisation de cette ressource en temps que traits supplémentaires de classification apporte un réel avantage pour un ajout très modéré en termes de nombre de traits. Abstract. In this paper, we focus on the use of a proprietary resource for a document classification task. The objective is here to measure the impact of the addition of this resource as input for classification features. We show that the use of this resource impacts positively the classification results, for a limited impact on the feature number.
Ecodesign practices in industry: an appraisal of product life cycle design initiatives in SMEs

Considering the growing stringency of environmental regulations, manufacturing firms have increasing incentives to consider the environmental impact of their operations and products. This paper addresses issues relating to the concept called ecodesign. This concept incorporates a broad set of practices and know-how emanating from relatively recently emerging and overlapping disciplines such as design for the environment, green design, life cycle product design, and environmentally conscious manufacturing. Ecodesign practices aim at improving products' environmental performance at any stage of the life cycle, without compromising other product attributes such as performance, quality, safety, and cost. Over the past decade or so, the field of product ecodesign has benefited from steady developments and knowledge accumulation. Green product developers now have access to numerous tools, techniques and methodologies supporting them in the integration of environmental issues during the product design process. Unfortunately, environmental innovations usually originate in large manufacturing firms, while most SMEs are still considered as reluctant to embrace ecodesign initiatives. However, despite their small size and limited resources, SMEs contribute actively to global supply chains as suppliers of products, services and innovation. Environmentally proactive SMEs may thus have the built-in capability to respond positively to environmental requirements imposed by their customers or regulators. In this way, they may successfully contribute to improving the environmental performance of the overall supply chain, and consequently may consolidate their competitive stance. On the other hand, lagging SMEs may have difficulties improving their own environmental performance in a timely manner, and thereby risk being excluded from supply chains that are active in environmentally sensitive markets. Based on empirical evidence gathered from a large-scale survey, the objective of this paper is to provide some insights into the level of adoption of ecodesign practices in Canadian SMEs.
Hemodialysis vascular access and clinical outcomes: an observational multicenter study

Background Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the optimal vascular access in hemodialysis (HD) patients because of its lower complication rates and better longevity compared to arteriovenous graft (AVG) and central venous catheter (CVC). Methods A cohort of 532 HD patients from nine HD facilities were recruited in September 2012 and prospectively followed for a median of 28 months. Unadjusted and fully adjusted hazard ratios (HR) of mortality for vascular access were calculated using Cox proportional hazards model. Results Seventy-two percent of patients had AVF, 7% AVG, 21% CVC. Overall, AVF failure was 43 per 1000 patient-years and AVF creation 19 per 1000 patient-years. In logistic regression analysis, odds ratio of having non-AVF access for age was 1.02 (95% CI: 1.01-1.03), female gender 1.97 (95% CI: 1.30-3.01), and Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) 1.17 (95% CI: 1.02-1.36). Total number of deaths was 17 per 100 patient-years. Two percent of death was because of pure catheter infection and 10.5% more mortality happened due to catheter infection complicated by underlying cardiovascular diseases. In unadjusted and full adjustment Cox models, HR of death for patients with CVC (reference: AVF patients) was, respectively, 2.17 (95% CI: 1.51-3.11) and 1.58 (95% CI: 1.01-2.51). Access problems of insertion-repair accounted for 24% of hospitalization, and catheter infection explained 10% of total admissions. Conclusions Catheter use in HD patients was associated with higher mortality and morbidity despite extensive adjustment for covariates. Risk factors for higher usage of non-AVF access are older age, female gender, and underlying comorbidities.
The molecular genetics of circadian rhythms in Arabidopsis.

While a number of physiological and biochemical processes in plants have been found to be regulated in a circadian manner, the mechanism underlying the circadian oscillator remains to be elucidated. Advances in the identification and characterization of components of the plant circadian system have been made largely through the use of genetics in Arabidopsis thaliana. Results so far indicate that the generation of rhythmicity by the Arabidopsis clock relies on molecular mechanisms that are similar to those described for other organisms, but that a totally different set of molecular components has been recruited to perform these functions.
An Investigation into the Factors Affecting Violence against Married Women in Ahvaz: A Qualitative Research

Introduction: The strength of any structure depends on the proper foundation and the strong columns. Similar to a huge building, the stability of a society is dependent on the firmness of the family and any weakness or deformation would collapse the pillars of that society. Family is important not only because it provides a good environment for spouses, but it is also tasked with educating future generations. However, families are already suffering from several detriments, one of the most important of which is domestic violence. Methods: This qualitative research was carried out using a targeted sampling method. Sampling continued until reaching the theoretical saturation of data. Finally, 17 women with experiences of domesticviolence were interviewed, once the Haj Yahya Violence Questionnaire was completed. Results: Using axial and open coding, 21 major categories were obtained. “Violence, a hidden and apparent tool” was introduced as the main category. It can be concluded that domestic violence is affected by many factors, including personality traits, family education and social culture. According to the results, the causal, underlying and intervening conditions, phenomenon, strategies of action/interaction and the consequences were extracted and a conceptual model was explained. Conclusion: Violence against women is universal and inclusive. This silence cannot be kept hidden and silent, and it requires a global attention. Thus, it seems necessary to design and implement educational workshops in order to recognize differences between men and women, child upbringing, marriage enrichment, promotion of adolescent skills, effective and appropriate communication practices and life skills.
DINOSAURS OF THE GOBI : FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE POLISH-MONGOLIAN EXPEDITIONS

The Polish-Mongolian Palaeontological Expeditions collected many partial and complete dinosaur skeletons from the Nemegt Formation of Mongolia between 1964 and 1971. Under the leadership of Zofia Kielan-Jaworowska, the specific localities of fifty of these quarries were recorded on published maps. In recent years, more than half of these quarries have been relocated for the collection of additional data and even missing parts of some specimens. They have been included in a database that contains more than six times the original number of specimens. The larger, more precise database will ultimately be useful for identifying and interpreting the stratigraphic and geographic distributions of specific dinosaur taxa. However, at this stage it only confirms a preservational bias that favors the recovery of specimens of the tyrannosaurid Tarbosaurus with greater frequency than any herbivorous dinosaurs.
HELPFUL HINTS BOX: ORGANIZATION OF CARE

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Carbon and nitrogen cycles in European ecosystems respond differently to global warming ☆

Available online 19 October 2008 The global climate is predicted to become significantly warmer over the next century. This will affect ecosystem processes and the functioning of semi natural and natural ecosystems in many parts of the world. However, as various ecosystem processes may be affected to a different extent, balances between different ecosystem processes as well as between different ecosystems may shift and lead to major unpredicted changes. In this study four European shrubland ecosystems along a north–south temperature gradient were experimentally warmed by a novel nighttime warming technique. Biogeochemical cycling of both carbon and nitrogenwas affected at the colder sites with increased carbon uptake for plant growth as well as increased carbon loss through soil respiration. Carbon uptake by plant growth was more sensitive to warming than expected from the temperature response across the sites while carbon loss through soil respiration reacted to warming in agreement with the overall Q10 and response functions to temperature across the sites. Opposite to carbon, the nitrogen mineralization was relatively insensitive to the temperature increase andwasmainly affected by changes in soil moisture. The results suggest that C and N cycles respond asymmetrically to warming, whichmay lead to progressive nitrogen limitation and thereby acclimation in plant production. This further suggests that in many temperate
Robust Dense Optical Flow with Uncertainty for Monocular Pose-Graph SLAM

In this paper, we propose how to use dense optical flow field as opposed to sparse feature matches to improve large-displacement monocular visual odometry. The principled framework we developed incorporates uncertainties in the construction of a four-dimensional cost volume for dense flow computation. A novel weighted eight-point algorithm is derived which robustly estimates inter-frame camera motions by using the obtained dense correspondences with uncertainties. This initial motion estimation is subsequently employed to achieve potential loop closing operation, optimised jointly in a robust pose-graph SLAM framework. Performance of the proposed new method has been validated on standard benchmark dataset – KITTI dataset. Experimental results demonstrate that the accuracy of our method is on par with other state-of-the-art methods without relying on commonly used priors such as motion constraint or ground plane segmentation.