Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Creating Circumstances for an Institutional Pedagogy: Notes on Tracings Out of Thin

This paper is a study of the current conditions of normality, ability and dependency in an art studio located in a Russian residential care institution. By paying attention to the particularities of the contemporary Russian residential care system, the authors raise the issue about the status of pedagogical, curatorial and artistic practices implemented in an art studio located in such a total institution. Through the introspective analysis of the multi-layered project Tracings Out of Thin Air instigated in the art studio, this paper looks at the possibilities of curatorial solutions aimed at investigating and critically reflecting upon disability discourses, ableism, and limited agency in art. It concentrates on convergences between disability justice, critiques of public education discourses, and the politics of representation. Because of its location in a Russian residential care institution, the art studio offers an intersectional space in which the research of informal forms of knowledge that fall outside of structured curricula gain particular meaning. 57 Synnyt / Origins | 2 / 2018
Old and Recent Advances in Life Cycle, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Malaria Including Perspectives in Ethiopia

Malaria, caused by apicomplexan parasite, is an old disease and continues to be a major public health threat in many countries. This article aims to present different aspects of malaria including causes, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment in an articulate and comprehensive manner. Six Plasmodium species are recognized as the etiology of human malaria, of which Plasmodium falciparum is popular in East and Southern Africa. Malaria is transmitted mainly through Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus, the two most effective malaria vectors in the world. Half of the world’s population is at risk for malaria infection. Globally, the morbidity and mortality rates of malaria have become decreased even though few reports in Ethiopia showed high prevalence of malaria. The malaria parasite has a complex life cycle that takes place both inside the mosquito and human beings. Generally, diagnosis of malaria is classified into clinical and parasitological diagnoses. Lack of clear understanding on the overall biology of Plasmodium has created a challenge in an effort to develop new drugs, vaccines, and preventive methods against malaria. However, three types of vaccines and a lot of novel compounds are under perclinical and clinical studies that are triggered by the occurrence of resistance among commonly used drugs and insecticides. Antiadhesion adjunctive therapies are also under investigation in the laboratory. In addition to previously known targets for diagnostic tool, vaccine and drug discovery scientists from all corner of the world are in search of new targets and chemical entities.
AMS Short Course on Rigorous Numerics in Dynamics: The Parameterization Method for Stable/Unstable Manifolds of Vector Fields

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.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER TO EVALUATE THE RELIABILITY OF DIFFERENT FACIAL ANATOMIC LANDMARKS CLOSEST TO THE MIDLINE OF THE FACE USING ESTHETIC FRAME CONCEPT IN TWO AGE GROUPS

Background & Objectives: The midline is the fundamental reference for all esthetic deviations. Therefore, knowledge of the midline will invariably result in a better understanding of facial and dental esthetics. However, the literature is not clear regarding verifiable guidelines for the determination of midlines of the face or mouth. The aim of this study was to determine the hierarchy of facial anatomic landmarks closest to the midline of the face as well as midline of the mouth. Objectives: The objectives of the study were to define: (1) The hierarchy of facial anatomic landmarks closest to the midline of the face; (2) The hierarchy of facial anatomic landmarks closest to the midline of the oral commissures (mouth); and (3) The relationship between the midline of the oral commissures and the midline of the face. Material and methods: Ÿ This study was conducted among subjects of Dakshin Kannada population. Ÿ Frontal full-face digital photographs of the subjects (in smile) were made under standardized conditions using a digital camera and Ÿ A tripod stand was used to place and orient the camera in the standardized position (camera was positioned 5 feet away from the patient; and the lens of the camera was adjusted at the patients' eye level). Ÿ Imaging software (Adobe Photoshop CS5; Adobe Systems, Inc, San Jose, Calif.) was used to mark the anatomic landmarks and to digitally analyze the photographs. Deviations from the midlines of the face and mouth were measured for the 3 clinical landmarks; the existing dental midline was considered as the fourth landmark. The entire process of midline analysis was done by a single observer. Results: The results indicated that each of the 4 landmarks deviated uniquely and significantly (P<.001) from the midlines of the face as well as the mouth. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study, the hierarchy of anatomic landmarks closest to the midline of the face in smile were as follows: The midline of the oral commissures, dental midline, tip of philtrum, nasion and tip of the nose. The hierarchy of anatomic landmarks closest to the midline of the oral commissures was: tip of philtrum, dental midline, nasion and tip of the nose. These relationships were the same for both age groups studied. Dr Dexton Antony Johns MDS Consultant, DM wayanad institute of Medical Science,Wayanad
Training Acceleration of Multi-Layer Perceptron using Multicore CPU and GPU under MATLAB Environment

Shefa A. Dawwd / Assist. Prof. Noor M. AL Layla shefa.dawwd. 2014@ieee.org aneng.noor@gmail.com Computer Engineering Department College of Engineering, University of Mosul, Mosul-Iraq Abstract Training of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) for large data sets is a time consuming mission. In this paper, accelerating the training of artificial neural network is achieved by a parallel training using either Multicore Central Processing Unit (CPU) or General Purpose Graphics Processing Unit (GPGPU). The training is implemented using five datasets with diverse amounts of patterns and with different neural network parameters in Multilayer Perceptron (MLP). The results show a significant increase in computation speed, which is increased nearly linear with the number of cores in multicore processor for problems with medium and large training datasets. Also, a considerable speed up is achieved when the GPU is used to train the MLP with the large training datasets. While a single core processor is a better choice when the data set size is small. The optimal number of cores or the type of the parallel platform should be employed according to the load of computation.
Photocatalytic Oxidation of Formaldehyde Vapour Using Amorphous Titanium Dioxide

The gas-phase photocatalytic oxidation of formaldehyde over illuminated amorphous titaniumdioxide was investigated using a model flow reactor with the following experimental conditions: 0.1–0.5 l/min flow rate and an organic compound concentration range of 0.006– 0.082 mol/m3. Mathematical model of the process which includes two sequential stages: formation of formic acid and its subsequent oxidation to CO2 was offered. It was found that when the amount of TiO2 on carrying agent (anodized titanium) is 3.6 mg/cm2, the intensity ofUVlamp is 18 W and the catalyst temperature is 293 K, values of observed rate constants are equal to 6.5. 10-3 s-1 for the first stage and 1.10-2 s-1 for the second stage of oxidation. The apparent activation energy of photocatalytic oxidation process of formaldehyde vapour for temperature interval 293–323 K is 20.2 kJ/mol. Вивчено газофазне фотокаталітичне окиснення формальдегіду на опроміненому аморфному діоксиді титану, використовуючи модельний проточний реактор з наступними експериментальними умовами: 0.1–0.5 л×хв-1 швидкості потоку і концентрацією органічних сполук у діапазоні 0.006–0.082 моль/м3. Запропонована математична модель процесу, яка включає дві послідовні стадії: утворення з формальдегіду метанової кислоти і її наступне окиснення до СО2. Знайдено, що при кількості TiO2 на поверхні носія (анодованого титану) 3.6 мг/см2, потужності УФ-лампи класу UVA 18 Вт ітемпературі каталізатору 293 K величини умовних констант швидкості дорівнюють 6.5. 10-3 с-1 для першої стадії і 1.10-2 с-1 для другої стадії окиснення. Ефективна енергія активації процесу фотокаталітичного окиснення парів формальдегіду у температурному інтервалі 293–323 K становила 20.2 кДж/моль.
Topology Proceedings

We investigate the dynamics of iterated polynomial maps of the form pC(Z) = anZ n + · · ·+ a1Z +C, where the ak are real numbers, and the variable Z and constant C are 2×2 real matrices. Under the action of these maps, every orbit is confined to an invariant 3-dimensional subspace. For any map pC , at most three of these invariant 3-spaces are dynamically distinct, with the exact number determined by the eigenvalues of C. It is well known that for polynomial maps of the complex plane of degree at least two, every attracting cycle must attract the orbit of a critical point. We demonstrate that in the case of polynomial matrix maps, it is possible for attracting cycles to exist that do not attract the orbit of any critical point. In light of this fact, we discuss the potential dynamical significance of a quadratic matrix Mandelbrot set.
Pacing of knowledge: Pedagogic code, pedagogic discourse, and teachers' experiences

There is sufficient evidence to suggest that post-apartheid curriculum reform has failed to produce the desired equity in performance for South African learners. Research on classroom practice preceding the current Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS; see Department of Basic Education, 2011), showed very slow pacing of knowledge as a cause of poor performance. Among other complex changes the CAPS regulates the pacing of knowledge. Adherence to prescribed CAPS pacing has been enforced in schools via monitoring tools by hierarchical management structures. In this study, I sought to investigate the impact of the new pacing regime on teaching and learning. The study is framed by Bernstein’s theory (2004) that pacing carries invisible social class assumptions, and cognitivist theory (Spillane, Reiser, & Reimer, 2002) that teachers’ individual cognition is influenced by situated cognition and policy signals. I ask two questions: “How does the new pacing regime impact the pedagogic code and pedagogic discourse in lessons? ” and “What are teachers’ views on how the new pacing regime impacts teaching and learning? ” Based in a qualitative research design, in-depth interviews with teachers and classroom observations provided the main data sources. Data analysis shows that the strong pacing of knowledge has unintended consequences: the pedagogic code is lexicalized and hence impoverished and pedagogic discourse contains far too little elaboration for slower learners to facilitate acquisition. The curriculum policy on pacing and hierarchical monitoring of enactment of pacing distracts teachers from the pedagogic goal of supporting learning. Furthermore, teachers are focusing solely on keeping up with the prescribed pacing although they doubt that average and slower learners are learning at that pace. These learners are being left behind and excluded from acquiring the elaborated pedagogic code, its abstract orientation to meaning, and the specialization of their identity. It is highly possible that the current curriculum reform will fail to produce the desired social justice and equity in performance.
The Influence of Transformational Leadership, School Culture and Work Motivation on School Effectiveness in Junior High School in Medan

This research is a quantitative study that examines the participatory leadership model, school culture and motivation with school effectiveness with path analysis techniques. The respondents of this study were 343 teachers in Junior High Schools in Medan from 2,140 teachers in 44 State Junior High Schools. The findings of this study statistically show that simultaneously there is a positive and significant influence of transformational leadership and school culture on the work motivation of Junior High School in Medan teachers, where the effect is 5.9%. Likewise transformational leadership, school culture and work motivation have a significant and significant influence on the effectiveness of State Junior High Schools in Medan, which amounted to 13.7%.
The Dilemma of Acute Appendicitis

Acute appendicitis is one of a relatively dwindling number of conditions in which a decision to operate may be based solely on clinical findings. Regular re-assessment of patients and making use of the investigative options available will meet the standard of care expected by patients with acute abdominal pain. In this article, the greater importance of history and examination over investigations in the early diagnosis of acute appendicitis is emphasized. The ability to identify the presence of peritoneal inflammation probably has the greatest influence on the final surgical decision.
APPLICATION OF AN ACTIVE CLAMPING SYSTEM IN WOOD MACHINING

INTRODUCTION The productivity demands put on wood-working machines are continuously increasing. Generally, this resulting increase in productivity also leads to greater dynamic and in-process forces, which may cause higher structural vibration amplitudes during machining and thus negatively affect the production quality [1]. Therefore, technological advancements are made to improve the performance and machining speeds of these machines.
TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL ANALYSIS OF GOAL SCORING PATTERNS IN THE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP IN RUSSIA

The aims of this research are to record and analyze the goals scored during the 64 matches in the 21st World Cup in Russia in 2018, to highlight those factors that are directly related to the teams’ effectiveness in scoring, to record the goals approved after the use of the new technologies, video assistant referee and goal line technology, as well as their effect on the outcome of the game. Chi-square and univariate general linear methods were used for the data analysis. Statistical difference is observed in the number of goals scored between the two halves (X²=8.699, p<0.005). A comparable percentage of scoring in most of the periods with exceptions of the periods in over time, the period 16th to 30th min, the addition time of the first and second half and the period 76th to 90th min of the game is determined (p<0.01). The teams that scored first won 71.4% matches, lost 9.5% and had a tie 19% of the matches (X²=42.000, p<0.001). Most of the goals were scored following a corner kick (24), penalty (22) and free kick scored non-directly (16), which were significantly different from free kick scored directly (6) and throw in (2) (X²=26.857, p<0.001). 19 goals were scored from cross, 19 from a long-range shot (8 of them with the “inner foot”), 18 from a forward pass and 12 from cutback. Statistical differences between the first four groups and all of the others are determined (X²=27.818, p<0.01). Significant differences were found between the goals that “began” from the offensive third, the middle and the defensive third (X²=73.645, p<0.001). 58.9% of the goals are scored following positional play, which is significantly different compared to counter attack (29.5%) and direct play (11.6%) (X²=32.611, p<0.001). Over 59 goals were scored from “the inner part of the foot” or “place”, and 31 from header, which were significantly different from the other types of shot (X²=89.254, p<0.001).
PHYTOTOXIC, ANTIOXIDANT, ANTIBACTERIAL, AND ANTILEISHMANIAL ACTIVITIES OF EUPHORBIA HIRTA FROM CHITWAN DISTRICT NEPAL

Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the antimicrobial, antioxidant, antileishmanial, and phytotoxic activities and estimation of total phenolic and flavonoid contents in methanol extract of Euphorbia hirta collected from Chitwan district of Nepal using in vitro studies. Methods: Methanol extract of the plant was prepared by cold percolation method. Screening of secondary metabolites was performed by color differentiation methods. The in vitro antioxidant potential of the plant extract was evaluated by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay in which percentage scavenging and inhibitory concentration (IC50) were calculated. Furthermore, antileishmanial and phytotoxic activity was evaluated by adopting the standard protocols. Phenolic and flavonoid content was estimated using Folin–Ciocalteu phenol reagent and aluminum chloride colorimetric method, respectively. The antimicrobial activity was evaluated by agar well diffusion method. Results: The antileishmanial activity of the methanolic extract of E. hirta showed low leishmanicidal activity IC50 68.1±1.2 μg/ml standard deviation (SD) as compared to the standard drugs amphotericin B 0.29±0.05 μg/ml SD and pentamidine 5.09±0.09 μg/ml SD. The radical scavenging activity shows IC50=29.23±0.21 μg/ml SD which is found potent than the standard ascorbic acid IC50=45.93 μg/ml. The extract of E. hirta contains high value of total phenolic content milligram gallic acid equivalent per gram (138.10±4.90 mg GAE/g SD) and flavonoid content milligram quercetin equivalent per gram (11.54±0.00 mg QE/g SD). The plant extract exhibits weak antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (9.0 mm), Bacillus subtilis (11.0 mm), Escherichia coli (9.0 mm), and Salmonella Typhi (9.0 mm) at a concentration of 10.0 mg/ml in which 50 μl was loaded per well. Plant extract exhibits moderate phytotoxic activity with the number of fronds 3, 10, and 14 against the different concentrations of plant extract. Conclusions: The preliminary results of this study have put forward E. hirta into promising herbs with good antioxidant activities, moderate phytotoxic activity, and potential source of antibacterial agent with a significant amount of total phenolic and flavonoid contents. Although the plant extract shows the potent biological activity, further studies are needed to assess its mechanism of action.
Oral Mesenchymal Stem/Progenitor Cells: The Immunomodulatory Masters

Oral mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells (MSCs) are renowned in the field of tissue engineering/regeneration for their multilineage differentiation potential and easy acquisition. These cells encompass the periodontal ligament stem/progenitor cells (PDLSCs), the dental pulp stem/progenitor cells (DPSCs), the stem/progenitor cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth (SHED), the gingival mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells (GMSCs), the stem/progenitor cells from the apical papilla (SCAP), the dental follicle stem/progenitor cells (DFSCs), the bone marrow mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells (BM-MSCs) from the alveolar bone proper, and the human periapical cyst-mesenchymal stem cells (hPCy-MSCs). Apart from their remarkable regenerative potential, oral MSCs possess the capacity to interact with an inflammatory microenvironment. Although inflammation might affect the properties of oral MSCs, they could inversely exert a multitude of immunological actions to the local inflammatory microenvironment. The present review discusses the current understanding about the immunomodulatory role of oral MSCs both in periodontitis and systemic diseases, their “double-edged sword” uniqueness in inflammatory regulation, their affection of the immune system, and the underlying mechanisms, involving oral MSC-derived extracellular vesicles.
Creating Successful Travel Guide Services Innovation Through Creating Successful Travel Guide Services Innovation Through Wireless Technology Adoption: The TAM Perspective Wireless Technology Adoption: The TAM Perspective

This paper‟s research starts at consumer experience, examining „relative advantage‟ effects of new technologies and business models. By stimulating experienced economy development as well as construct novel business models for the recreational industry, this paper‟s research targeted the Taipei populace in the survey process, being as the city is the global leader in WLAN accessibility, possessing the largest scope of WI-FI network. Extensive analysis of the 240 returned surveys affirms the level of acceptance to mobile guide services. Surveyed Taipei citizens showed positive response to vital factors such as operating convenience, usage security, and cost. Evaluation of such feedback indicates directions for business models, guiding to increase service usage willingness. Research pinpointed significant attributes, such as saved-costs in information storage, improved time/location convenience, secure transmission mechanisms, and reliable privacy-rights policies.
Improved Coyote Optimization Algorithm for Optimally Installing Solar Photovoltaic Distribution Generation Units in Radial Distribution Power Systems

This paper proposes an improved coyote optimization algorithm (ICOA) for optimizing the location and sizing of solar photovoltaic distribution generation units (PVDGUs) in radial distribution systems. In the considered problem, four single objectives consisting of total power losses, capacity of all PVDGUs, voltage profile index, and harmonic distortions are minimized independently while satisfying branch current limits, voltage limits, and harmonic distortion limits exactly and simultaneously. The performance of the proposed ICOA method has been improved significantly since two improvements were carried out on the two new solution generations of the conventional coyote optimization algorithm (COA). By finding four single objectives from two IEEE distribution power systems with 33 buses and 69 buses, the impact of each proposed improvement and two proposed improvements on the real performance of ICOA has been investigated. ICOA was superior to COA in terms of capability of finding higher quality solutions, more stable search ability, and faster convergence speed. Furthermore, we have also applied five other metaheuristic algorithms consisting of biogeography-based optimization (BBO), genetic algorithm (GA), particle swarm optimization algorithm (PSO), sunflower optimization (SFO), and salp swarm algorithm (SSA) for dealing with the same problem and evaluating further performance of ICOA. The result comparisons have also indicated the outstanding performance of ICOA because it could find much better results than these methods, especially SFO, SSA, and GA. Consequently, the proposed ICOA is a very effective method for finding the optimal location and capacity of PVDGUs in radial distribution power systems.