Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Map Intersection Based Merging Schemes for Administrative Data Sources and an Application to Germany

In many situations the applied researcher wants to combine different data sources without knowing the exact link and merging rule. This paper introduces a theoretical framework how two different regional administrative data sources can be merged. It presents different merging schemes based on the area size of intersections between both regional entities. Estimates of intersection areas are derived from a digital map intersection. The theoretical framework derives conditions for the unbiasedness of estimated intersections and merging rules. The paper also presents conditions under which the choice of merging rule does not matter and illustrates the theoretical results with a simulation study. An application to German counties and federal employment office districts illustrates the applicability of the approach. It delivers merging schemes for regional data sources of the federal German statistical office and of the federal German employment office.
3D ANALYSIS OF STRESS CONCENTRATION FACTOR AND DEFLECTION IN THIN ISOTROPIC AND ORTHOTROPIC PLATES WITH CENTRAL CIRCULAR HOLE SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADING

A number of analytical and numerical techniques are available for the two dimensional study of stress concentration around the hole(s) in isotropic and composite plates subjected to in-plane or transverse loading conditions. The information on the techniques for three dimensional analyses of stress concentration around the hole in isotropic and composite plates subjected to transverse loading conditions is, however, limited. In the present work, distributions of stresses and deflection in simply supported rectangular isotropic and orthotropic composite plates with central circular hole subjected to transverse static loading have been studied using 3-D finite element method. The effect of t/A and D/A ratio upon stress concentration factor and deflection in isotropic and orthotropic plates under transverse static loading condition is studied. The 3-D results are compared with 2-D results and it is observed that the 2-D results for orthotropic composite plates subjected to transverse loading conditions vary too much and hence should not be taken for conclusion. All results are presented in graphical form and discussed. The finite element formulation and its analysis are carried out using ANSYS package.
Anti-Mucin 1 Aptamer-Conjugated Chitosan Nanoparticles for Targeted Co-Delivery of Docetaxel and IGF-1 R siRNA to SKBR 3 Metastatic Breast Cancer Cells

Background: Targeted co-delivery of siRNA and a chemotherapeutic drug is an attractive approach to cancer drug design and treatment. This study was carried out to design an anti-Mucin 1 aptamer (Apt)-conjugated chitosan nanoparticle (NP) for targeted co-delivery of insulin-like growth factor receptor 1 (IGF-1R) siRNA and docetaxel (DTX) to SKBR3 cells. Methods: Characterization of nano-drugs, cellular uptake of NPs, cell viability, and gene expression studies were evaluated based on metastatic breast cancer cells. Results: The results of this study showed that NPs had spherical and smooth morphology with 110-118 nm in size and had positive zeta potential (12-14 mV). siRNA and DTX were considerably loaded into NPs. The appropriate conjugation of the Apt to the NPs was affirmed by gel electrophoresis. The Apt-conjugated NPs were observed to enhance the cellular uptake of NPs into the SKBR3 cells. Although the combination treatment significantly decreased the cell viability of SKBR3 cells, the augmentative effect was observed when Apt was conjugated to NPs. Furthermore, Apt-conjugated NPs dramatically reduced the genetic expression of IGF-1R, signal transducers and activators of transcription 3 (STAT3), matrix metalloproteinases (MMP9), and vascular growth factor (VEGF). Conclusion: The targeted NPs may augment the targeting of pathways involved in tumorigenesis and metastasis of breast cancer. Therefore, more animal model experiments are needed to further clarify the efficacy and safety of this functionalized nanodrug.
Transient growth in linearly stable Taylor–Couette flows

Abstract Non-normal transient growth of disturbances is considered as an essential prerequisite for subcritical transition in shear flows, i.e. transition to turbulence despite linear stability of the laminar flow. In this work we present numerical and analytical computations of linear transient growth covering all linearly stable regimes of Taylor–Couette flow. Our numerical experiments reveal comparable energy amplifications in the different regimes. For high shear Reynolds numbers $\mathit{Re}$ , the optimal transient energy growth always follows a $\mathit{Re}^{2/3}$ scaling, which allows for large amplifications even in regimes where the presence of turbulence remains debated. In co-rotating Rayleigh-stable flows, the optimal perturbations become increasingly columnar in their structure, as the optimal axial wavenumber goes to zero. In this limit of axially invariant perturbations, we show that linear stability and transient growth are independent of the cylinder rotation ratio and we derive a universal $\mathit{Re}^{2/3}$ scaling of optimal energy growth using Wentzel–Kramers–Brillouin theory. Based on this, a semi-empirical formula for the estimation of linear transient growth valid in all regimes is obtained.
OUR EXPERIENCE IN LAPAROSCOPIC ADRENALECTOMY

BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) has become the procedure of choice to treat functioning and non-functioning adrenal tumours. With improving experience, large adrenal tumours (> 5 cm) are being successfully tackled by laparoscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-eight laparoscopic adrenalectomies was performed for adrenal lesions during the period 2006 to 2012 were reviewed. RESULTS: A total of 35laparoscopic adrenalectomies were done in 32 patients. The mean tumour size was 5.03 cm (2-11 cm). The lesions were localised on the right side in 17 patients and on the left side in 15 patients, with bilateral tumours in 3 patients. Functioning tumours were present in 32 of the 46 patients. The average blood loss was 112 ml (20–400 ml) with the mean operating time being 144 min (45 to 270 min). Three patients underwent conversion to open procedure. Three of the 32 patients (9.52%) on final histology had malignant tumours. CONCLUSION: LA is safe and feasible for large adrenal lesions. Mere size should not be considered as a contraindication to laparoscopic approach in large adrenal masses. Graded approach, good preoperative assessment, team work and adherence to anatomical and surgical principles are the key to success.
Partnerships between Maize and Bacteria for Nitrogen Efficiency and Nitrogen Fixation

Partnerships between maize plants and diazotrophic (N2 fixing) bacteria can result in greater plant N efficiency through enhanced root growth and N2 fixation. The literature on these relationships was reviewed, from early Brazilian studies to the present interest in genetically engineering nodules from legumes into maize. Despite inconsistencies, the overall literature shows that N2 fixation can occur naturally in maize in variable and sometimes substantial amounts. Errors in methodology may explain some of the divergent results. However, many studies showed that the choice of cultivar is critical for a response to inoculation. Modern hybrids and inbreds vary greatly in their response to diazotrophic bacteria. The successful, natural relationship between plant and diazotrophic bacteria is a dialogue leading to a meshing of metabolic activities. The plant modulates its root exudates and down regulates its active defense systems while the bacteria provides various services (N2 fixation, hormone production, etc.) either in the rhizosphere, the rhizoplane or inside the root or stem. The maize plants’ response to N deficiency results in production of aerenchyma in roots and low levels of ethylene, both of which may be conducive to endophytic colonization. Lack of establishment of relationship may partly have to do with pre-existing endophytic communities dominated by seedborne Fusarium spp. Some accessions from various landraces of maize appear to be especially N-efficient/N2 fixing. Mexican scientists discovered that under certain conditions they may develop exaggerated brace roots covered with copious quantities of mucigel, which harbors diazotrophic bacteria. Visual evidence suggests that they also possess an oxidative system for scavenging microbial N from brace roots. These varietal adaptations may enhance N2 fixing activity. The history of the Mandaamin Institute’s breeding program to develop N-efficient/N2 fixing maize varieties from these landraces is described. N-efficient plants developed in the program are associated with more chlorophyll and less barrenness under N-stress conditions. 1 Mandaamin Institute, Inc., W2331 Kniep Road, Elkhorn, WI 53121 USA. wgoldstein@mandaamin.org (email). 262248-1533 (phone). 2 The author acknowledges and is thankful for funding from USDA-NIFA-OREI competitive grants program and from the Ceres Trust for supporting the research leading to this paper.
Evaluation of Packet Preemption over C-RAN Fronthaul Networks

—The Cloud Radio Access Network (C-RAN) is viewed as a new solution with benefits of reduced cost by sharing resources. This is achieved by the separation of the radio part and the radio processing part, where the transport network between them is referred to as front-haul. It is essential to meet the stringent service requirements of protocols running over the front-haul. This paper describes the C-RAN features and challenges. Furthermore, this paper verifies the packet preemption technology in the C-RAN based on both numerical analysis and simulation results.
Essential Oil Yields and Chemical Compositions of Chamaecyparis obtuse Obtained from Various Populations and Environmental Factors

Abstract Essential oil yields and chemical compositions from 5 populations of Chamaecyparis obtusa with several environmental factors were investigated through essential oil extracted distillation apparatus and metabolite profiling by GC-MS analysis. Among the populations, content of essential oil at Gokseong was significantly higher than other populations. To compare the several environmental factors affecting on chemical composition and essential oil yields from C. obtuse at Gokseong, the environmental factors (soil condition, temperature, humidity, and moisture content) were measured during 1 year. The essential oils at Goksung based on humidity on March, July, and November was significantly different from other months. The essential oils at Goksung based on temperature on July and August was significantly different from other months. The essential oils at Goksung based on the moisture content on September were significantly different from other months. The percentage of T-N, OM, and yield of oil at Gokseong were significantly different on from other populations. The main constituents of C. obtusa at all populations were α-pinene, β-pinene, α-terpinene, γ-terpinene, terpinene-4-ol, isobonyl acetate, terpinyl acetate, and cedar acetate. Specially, Essential oil compositions (%) of α-terpinene and cedar acetate were higher at Gokseong than at other populations. The chemical compositions of essential oils were variable depend on populations and environmental conditions. Therefore, this study might be used as fundamental research on study for selection of high productive terpenoids and for understanding about biosynthesis of essential oils in C. obtusa.Key Words: Chamaecyparis obtusa, chemical composition, essential oil yields, environmental factors, terpenoids
Effect of Mixed Microbial Culture on Fermentation of Beverage Residues and the Effect of the Fermented Beverage Residues on in Vitro Rumen Fermentation and Methane Production

The aim of this study was to increase the nutritive value of coffee, green and oolong tea residues and assess if the fermented residues have the potential to mitigate enteric methane emissions. A mixed microbial culture (20 g/kg) was added to each residue and the mixture incubated for 3 d at 35° C (anaerobically) and 2 weeks at 30° C (aerobically). Unfermented and fermented beverage residues were assayed for their saccharide and ethanol content. Four separate total mixed rations (TMR) were prepared using the three fermented beverage residues and hay (control). The fermented residues (2 g dry matter (DM)) were individually mixed with hay (3 g DM) and concentrate (5 g DM) and the in vitro rumen methane output was quantified during the 24 h incubation period using the continuous gas quantification system. The fermented residues of coffee, oolong tea and green tea had higher concentrations of cellotriose, cellobiose and xylobiose than the corresponding unfermented residues. Ethanol concentration was higher in the fermented coffee and green tea residues than in their respective unfermented residues. The methane output (L CH4/24 h) from the TMR containing fermented residues of coffee (0.118 L), oolong tea (0.127 L) and hay (control; 0.123 L) did not differ, but the methane output was lower for all compared to the TMR containing fermented green tea residue (0.141 L). The results suggest that fermented coffee, oolong tea and green tea residues are a potentially good source of protein and energy, and fermented residues of coffee caused a numerical decrease methane output.
Action Mining using Cloud Frameworks Motivation

Can millions of hospital records forecast hospital readmissions? Can social media give insights on online extremism? These questions motivate my research and I solve these problems using ​data mining​​, ​social network analysis​​, ​cloud computing​​, and ​applied machine learning​​. Information fusion creates a larger impact on forecasting and prediction models in recent times, challenging the data science community to analyze big data and extract patterns. For example, cost of surgery and diagnosis supporting patient’s hospital record and surrogate information of a topic from web and social media forums. My research focus is to design a deep learning framework to learn multiple activities in social media to enhance network based tasks like prediction, forecasting, and clustering. My work also leverage the use of cloud tools to frame a collection of scalable data agnostic models to glean actionable recommendations from massive data sources. For example, my multiplex model can identify user communities in the social media from their various activities and my action mining model can impart personalized recommendations for hospitals to handle patients to improve care and reduce readmission rates.
ynthetic organic pigments of the 20 th and 21 st century relevant to artist ’ s aints : Raman spectra reference collection adim

Some 170 organic pigments relevant to artist’s paints have been collected from historic collections and modern manufacturers. The number includes multiples of the same pigment from different sources and comprises 118 different color indices (C.I.). All of them have been analysed with FTIR spectroscopy and 125 pigments (93 different C.I. No.s) of particular relevance to artist’s paints have been characterised with Raman spectroscopy so far. The pigment collection encompasses the following pigment classes and subgroups: monoazo pigments represented by acetoacetic arylide yellow (hansa yellow), -naphthol, BON, naphthol AS and benzimidazolone; disazo pigments with disazo condensation, diarylide, bisacetoacetarylide, pyrazolone; azo-azomethin metal complex pigments; non-azo, polycyclic pigments such as phthalocyanines, diketopyrrolo-pyrroles (DPP), perylenes and perinones, quinacridones, isoindolinones,
Effect of Aging Time on Meat Quality and Rate of Desmin and Dystrophin Degradation of Pale, Soft, Exudative (PSE) and Normal Turkey Breast Muscle

The study evaluated the effect of aging time (30 min, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h) on desmin and dystrophin degradation pattern, and meat quality of normal and PSE turkey breast meat. Characteristics of 30 normal and 24 PSE turkey breast meat samples, obtained from a commercial slaughter plant, were evaluated. Compared with normal meat, the PSE samples had significantly lower pH, greater L* and lower a* values in all the refrigerated storage periods under analysis. The cumulative drip loss for 30 min to 24 h, 30 min to 48 h, and 30 min to 72 h in PSE turkey breast samples was significantly greater than that from the normal group. Additionally, the intensity of intact desmin and dystrophin in PSE breast samples at 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h was significantly greater than that in the normal breast samples. Moreover, the rate of desmin degradation was associated with its localization in muscle fibres. In all muscle fibres, desmin was degraded more rapidly within rather than at the periphery of the fibres. Furthermore, the results indicate that the higher level of intact desmin and dystrophin in PSE breast samples could contribute to its higher drip loss during postmortem storage.
Time duration to safety sitting in parturient receiving spinal anesthesia for cesarean section with 0.5% Bupivacaine and morphine

Abstract Background: Spinal anesthesia has been used for cesarean section for a long time. However, the proportion of post-cesarean paturients who were able to sit at the fourth hour still remains unclear. Objective: Investigate the proportion of post-cesarean paturients that were able to sit at the fourth hour following spinal anesthesia with 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine and morphine. Furthermore, investigate the optimum time to encourage ambulation, and the risk factors delaying time duration to sit. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in 240 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification I and II, and single pregnancy parturients undergoing cesarean section. The patients who had body mass index (BMI) >35, estimated blood loss >1000 mL, needed postoperative bed rest, or received postoperative sedation were excluded. Hyperbaric bupivacaine 8-11 mg and morphine 0.2-0.3 mg were used. The patients were evaluated at the fourth hour until they could sit without adverse events or complete the sixth hour. All patients were evaluated for risk factors delaying the time duration to sit. Results: Out of 240 patients, 77.0%, 90.9%, and 98.4% were able to sit at the fourth, fifth, and sixth hour, respectively. The risk factors that delayed time to sit were Bromage scale >1 and pain score >3 by the univariate analysis, and were Bromage scale >1 and pain score >3 by the multivariate analysis. Conclusion: Seventy-seven percent of the patients could sit at the fourth hour, and most patients (98%) could sit at the sixth hour. The risk factors that delayed the time duration to sit were Bromage score >1 and pain score >3.
Electrospinning Fabrication of Polycrystalline LaCrO3 Porous Hollow Nanofibers

Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone(PVP)/[La(NO3)3+Cr(NO3)3] composite nanofibers were fabricated by electrospinning. SEMmicrographs indicated that the surface of the prepared composite fibers was smooth, and the diameter of thenanofibers was in the range of 1-3? m. XRD analysis revealed that the composite nanofibers were amorphous instructure. LaCrO3 nanofibers were fabricated by calcination of the PVP/[La(NO3)3+Cr(NO3)3] composite fibers. Thediameters of LaCrO3 nanofibers were smaller than those of the relevant composite fibers. The surface of the LaCrO3nanofibers became coarse with the increase of calcination temperatures. LaCrO3 hollow-centered and porousnanofibers formed by nanoparticles were acquired when firing temperature was 600-900oC. SEM images indicatedthat the diameters of the synthesized LaCrO3 nanofibers ranged from 500 to 800nm, and their lengths were greaterthan 100? m. XRD analysis revealed that LaCrO3 nanofibers were orthorhombic in structure with space group Pbnm.Possible formation mechanism for LaCrO3 nanofibers was preliminarily proposed.
HALLUCINATIONS IN A NORMAL POPULATION: IMAGERY AND PERSONALITY INFLUENCES

Se pretende valorar en este estudio la hipotesis de las alucinaciones como fenomeno continuo. Dicha hipotesis considera a las alucinaciones como un extremo del continuo de la experiencia consciente normal, que incluye la imaginacion vivida, las ensonaciones y los pensamientos. La muestra estaba formada por 222 estudiantes universitarios que contestaron anonimamente al Cuestionario de Alucinaciones (Barrett y Etheridge, 1994), la escala QMI de Imaginacion Vivida de Betts (Richardson, 1969), y el Inventario Clinico Multiaxial de Millon (MCM-II) (Millon, 1983). Los resultados indican que los sujetos con experiencias alucinatorias presentan una mayor imaginacion vivida y puntuan mas alto en la mayoria de las escalas del Inventario de Millon, comparados con los no alucinadores. No se ha obtenido, sin embargo, una distribucion normal de los fenomenos alucinatorios, lo que arroja dudas sobre la naturaleza dimensional de dichas experiencias.
Social networks in elasmobranchs and teleost fishes

Over the last decade, there has been an exponential increase in studies using social network analysis to describe the structure of animal societies. In this synthesis, we examine the contribution of social network analysis towards developing our understanding of the social organization of elasmobranchs and teleost fishes. We review and discuss the current state of knowledge of the mechanisms and functions underpinning social network structure in fishes with particular emphasis on cooperation, familiarity, site fidelity, population structure and the welfare of captive populations. We also discuss important methodological issues (e.g. how to identify and mark fish) and highlight new developments in this area of research and their implications for the study of fish behaviour. Finally, we outline promising future research areas for the application of social network analysis to teleost fishes and elasmobranchs.
Swift follow-up of gravitational wave triggers: results from the first aLIGO run and optimization for the future

This work made use of data supplied by the UK Swift Science Data Centre at the University of Leicester. This publication makes use of data products from the Two Micron All Sky Survey, which is a joint project of the University of Massachusetts and the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center/California Institute of Technology, funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Science Foundation. This research has made use of the XRT Data Analysis Software (XRTDAS) developed under the responsibility of the ASI Science Data Center (ASDC), Italy. This research has also made use of the SIMBAD data base, operated at CDS, Strasbourg, France. The GW probability maps and our related galaxy maps are in HEALPIX format (Gorski et al. ´ 2005). PAE, JPO and KLP acknowledge UK Space Agency support. SC and GT acknowledge ASI for support (contract I/004/11/1). MB is supported by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, NWO, through grant number 614.001. 451; through FP7 grant number 279396 from the European Research Council; and by the Polish National Science Centre under contract #UMO-2012/07/D/ST9/02785.
A DBMS-based Medical Teleconference System

Affiliation of the authors: Division of Computer Science and Engineering, Myongji University, Kyungki-Do, Korea (JC); School of Computer Science & Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (HK, SL); Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (JC); Department of Clinical Laboratory, College of Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea (HC)