Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Towards Design Guidelines for Multi-Device Services

Multi-device services need to be adapted to various devices to accommodate users. When deciding how to adapt a multi-device service, several parameters such as device capabilities, usage context, purpose of use, and usability need to be considered. Here, these parameters are discussed and based on the discussion basic design guidelines for multi-device services are presented.
An Electroencephalogram (EEG) Based Biometrics Investigation for Authentication: A Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Approach

Traditional authentication methods rely on “what you know” (i.e., knowledge-based authenticator) or “what you have” (i.e., objectbased authenticator) to identify users. These are susceptible to inadvertent disclosure or can be simply lost or stolen (O’Gorman, 2003). “What you are” (i.e., ID-based authenticator) clearly provides an edge since individuals are “who they are” regardless of “what they know” or “what they have”. Additionally, EEG devices are undergoing a significant evolution that is leading to their acceptance as Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) by an increasing number of users (Minnery and Fine, 2009). This creates an opportunity to exploit the unique “inner-self” of a person for authentication purposes.
Investigation of the impact of urban sprawl in three Sahelian cities using remotely-sensed information

Rapid urban growth and the environmental, social and political consequences are major issues in Africa, especially in the major Sahelian cities. Using remote sensing technologies, it has been established that between 1980-2000, the rate of urbanization more than doubled in the capital city of Burkina Faso (118% increase) and nearly doubled in capitals of Mali (62%) and Niger (63% increase). There has been a drastic conversion of vegetated and open lands to urban and residential use. Population in these cities also grew significantly, clearly outpacing the overall population growth of the countries. Data obtained is useful in policy issues related to sustainable urban planning and also serves as input into urban growth to predict patterns of future urban expansion.
Reducing the Cognitive Load on Novice Programmers

Computer programming is a domain of knowledge that is generally considered difficult by students, many of whom experience low levels of achievement and become disillusioned. This paper suggests that cognitive load theory needs to be taken into account when designing instructional materials for this domain. The cognitive load that is experienced by a student can be considered to be made up of three types: intrinsic, extraneous, and germane. Computer programming has a high intrinsic load and it is, therefore, necessary to reduce the extraneous load as much as possible by using techniques such as the study of programming examples. Germane cognitive load can then be applied by removing certain parts of the solutions to the examples and then requiring students to complete these part ­ complete solutions, thereby encouraging schemata creation in long-term memory. A new software tool called CORT (Code Restructuring Tool) has been created which utilizes this part-completion method. (Contains 20 references and 2 figures.) (Author) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the ori inal document. 1 / ­ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research Md Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION . L j_ CENTER (ERIC) p-Thisdocument has been reproduced as recetved from the person or orgamzation originating it. D Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. • Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or pol icy. E~C 8 #1biH· ,,, ' / 2 / PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
IMPLEMENTATION OF FPGA BASED PID CONTROL ALGORITHM FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

In this paper, an efficient design scheme for implementation of the Proportional-IntegralDerivative (PID) controller using Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) technology is presented. It is efficient scheme in the sense dynamic power system, effective cost over other digital implementation techniques and etc. The VHDL (VHSIC Hardware Description Language; VHSIC: very-high-speed-integrated circuit) will be used for code development, simulation and synthesis. The hardware configuration with multichannel ADCS7476MSPS 12 bit ADC and 9 to 12 volt DC fan along with FPGA will be implemented. To the work, the structure of the built system is going to be designed to only include one hardware PID controller, and by switching the analog input and output, the control board could realize PID controller to fulfill a control demand. The PID controller implemented using a scheme where a Look-Up-Table (LUT) mechanism inside the FPGA is utilized. A design which is efficient in terms of power consumption and chip area, while FPGA chip can resulting in a cost reduction of the controller hardware. Spartan3 family 3s500efg320-5 FPGA development board with suitable ADC and DC fan will be used for realizing the hardware. The Xilinx Chip-Scope tool will be used to test the FPGA inside results while the logic running on FPGA. Xilinx power tool will be used for power analysis of the implemented FPGA based core.
Storying Research: Conducting Research in New Formats and New Voices

The session engages with an acute tension evident in scholarly communication: We are witnessing a great deal of innovation and experimentation in relation to the way research is performed and shared. The push towards, and need for, innovation and creativity in academic research is being emphasized to an ever increasing extent. A rich set of digital tools and transdisciplinary engagements have opened the door for research conducted and reported in increasingly hybridised, dynamic and interactive ways. At the same time, academic research is increasingly being evaluated by focusing on quantitative analyses based on publications; analyses which privilege established scholarly practices and publication venues. In the session, we are interested in exploring collectively on the one hand, the voice in and position from which we report on research and - indeed - conduct research. On the other hand, how do we use documents and artefacts to tell our stories? Digital media provide new affordances through a broader selection of modes of representation to present data, results and argumentation. The session is conducted as a 'conversation cafe', where each cafe table focuses on one aspect of these opportunities.
Decoding phonation with artificial intelligence (DeP AI): Proof of concept

Acoustic analysis of voice has the potential to expedite detection and diagnosis of voice disorders. Applying an image‐based, neural‐network approach to analyzing the acoustic signal may be an effective means for detecting and differentially diagnosing voice disorders. The purpose of this study is to provide a proof‐of‐concept that embedded data within human phonation can be accurately and efficiently decoded with deep learning neural network analysis to differentiate between normal and disordered voices.
Edible earthworms in a food safety perspective: Preliminary data

The world population and global food demand are increasing, particularly the demand for animal protein sources. At the same time, society produces large quantities of food waste. Sustainable solutions, to ensure enough food and to optimize the use of resources, are necessary. Earthworms grown on fruit and vegetable waste (FVW) can be a future alternative food source, contributing to waste disposal efficiency. They improve food sustainability under nutritional and environmental dimensions. These topics are included in the philosophy of the circular economy. Earthworms, characterized by a high percentage of proteins and minerals, are used as foods in some world countries, including China and the Philippines. In order to consider safety aspects of earthworms grown on FVW as food sources, this study evaluated the microbiological quality of FVW (i) used as growth substrate; fresh earthworms (ii) and earthworms’ meal (iii) resulting from two technological processes (freeze-drying and drying). The efficiency of these technologies in reducing microbial contamination was evaluated. Microbiological analyses revealed the absence of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes in FVW, in fresh earthworms and in earthworms’ meal. Fresh earthworms’ results fell within the limits of acceptability, if related to the limit for minced meat (Interdepartmental Center for Research and Documentation on Food Safety). Both freeze-drying and drying step led to a further reduction of microbial contamination, confirming the importance of the processing methods. In conclusion, earthworms can represent an innovative biotechnological response to re-use FVW, a valuable food supplement of animal proteins and a strategy to improve food sustainability.
Adrenocorticotropin Hormone Secreting Carcinoma of the Pancreas: A Case Report

Abstract Introduction: Adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) secreting pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (pNENs) are rare. The clinical and biological behavior of pNENs is poorly understood. Patients often present at an advanced stage of disease and outcomes remain poor. This report demonstrates a case of ectopic Cushing's syndrome secondary to an ACTH-producing pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma (pNEC). Case report: A 54-year-old woman presented with rapidly progressive Cushing's syndrome complicated by hypertension and acute heart failure. This was ultimately found to be secondary to a metastatic ACTH-producing pNEC. She underwent laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy with hepatic metastasectomy as primary treatment. She had rapid correction of her endocrine abnormalities and associated physiological abnormalities. She had progressive hepatic metastases found on imaging at 3 months, but remained free of significant endocrine abnormalities for 9 months after surgery. Her disease did recur and she died of complications associated with her disease at 1 year after her surgery. Conclusion: ACTH-producing pNEN is a very rare disease with a poor prognosis. Robust evidence to guide treatment decisions is limited. This report suggests that aggressive surgical management of primary and metastatic lesions for management of this disease is reasonable, consistent with prior case reports. Control of endocrine abnormalities offers the best opportunity for prolonged survival, and an aggressive surgical approach can achieve this goal. The patient presented had control of endocrine abnormalities after surgery for 9 months before symptomatic disease recurrence.
Relationships Between Skin Autofluorescence and Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index in Japanese Male Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Background An autofluorescence (AF) reader can be used to noninvasively measure tissues that accumulated advanced glycation end-products to diagnose skin AF. This study aimed to clarify the clinical significance of skin AF as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in Japanese male patients with metabolic syndrome using the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) as a marker of arterial function. Methods This cross-sectional study enrolled 261 Japanese male patients with metabolic syndrome without history of cardiovascular disease (mean age, 58 ± 7 years (mean ± standard deviation)). Associations between skin AF and various clinical parameters including CAVI were examined. Results Skin AF was significantly positively correlated with CAVI (r = 0.40, P < 0.001). Furthermore, multiple regression analyses revealed that skin AF (β = 0.18, P = 0.002) was selected as an independent subordinate factor for CAVI. Meanwhile, homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) as a marker of insulin resistance, smoking habits and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein as an inflammation marker were independent variables for either CAVI or skin AF as a subordinate factor. According to the receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis and results of previous reports that determined CAVI of ≥ 9.0 as a diagnostic criterion for vascular failure, skin AF of > 2.7 arbitrary unit is the optimal cut-off point for discriminating high CAVI (area under the curve = 0.718, P < 0.001). Conclusion Findings in this study indicate that skin AF may be an important risk factor of cardiovascular disease in Japanese male patients with metabolic syndrome. In addition, the risk value of skin AF was considered as higher than 2.7 arbitrary unit. Further investigations in a large number of prospective studies, including intervention therapies, are required to validate the results in this study.
Crisis-planning interventions for people with psychotic illness or bipolar disorder: systematic review and meta-analyses

Background Mental health services lack a strong evidence base on the most effective interventions to reduce compulsory admissions. However, some research suggests a positive impact of crisis-planning interventions in which patients are involved in planning for their future care during a mental health crisis. Aims This review aimed to synthesise randomised controlled trial (RCT) evidence on the effectiveness of crisis-planning interventions (for example advance statements and joint crisis plans) in reducing rates of compulsory hospital admissions for people with psychotic illness or bipolar disorder, compared with usual care (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42018084808). Method Six online databases were searched in October 2018. The primary outcome was compulsory psychiatric admissions and secondary outcomes included other psychiatric admissions, therapeutic alliance, perceived coercion and cost-effectiveness. Bias was assessed using the Cochrane collaboration tool. Results The search identified 1428 studies and 5 RCTs were eligible. One study had high risk of bias because of incomplete primary outcome data. Random-effects meta-analysis showed a 25% reduction in compulsory admissions for those receiving crisis-planning interventions compared with usual care (risk ratio 0.75, 95% CI 0.61–0.93, P = 0.008; from five studies). There was no statistical evidence that the intervention reduced the risk of voluntary or combined voluntary and compulsory psychiatric admissions. Few studies assessed other secondary outcomes. Conclusions Our meta-analysis suggests that crisis-planning interventions substantially reduce the risk of compulsory admissions among individuals with psychotic illness or bipolar disorder. Despite common components, interventions varied in their content and intensity across the trials. The optimal models and implementation of these interventions require further investigation. Declaration of interest E.M. , S.L. , S.J. and B.L. -E. received funding from the National Institute for Health Research during the conduct of the study.
Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Primary Chest Wall Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Background This study investigated the clinical outcomes of surgical treatment of primary chest wall soft tissue sarcoma (CW-STS). Methods Thirty-one patients who underwent surgery for CW-STS between 2000 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. The disease-free and overall survival rates were estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and prognostic factors were analyzed using a Cox proportional hazards model. Results The median follow-up duration was 65.6 months. The most common histologic type of tumor was malignant fibrous histiocytoma (29%). The resection extended to the soft tissue in 14 patients, while it reached full thickness in 17 patients. Complete resection was achieved in 27 patients (87.1%). There were 5 cases of local recurrence, 3 cases of distant metastasis, and 5 cases of combined recurrence. The 5-year disease-free rate was 49%. Univariate analysis indicated that incomplete resection (p<0.001) and stage (p=0.062) were possible risk factors for recurrence. Multivariate analysis determined that incomplete resection (p=0.013) and stage (p=0.05) were significantly associated with recurrence. The overall 5- and 10-year survival rates were 86.8% and 64.3%, respectively. No prognostic factor for survival was identified. Conclusion Long-term primary CW-STS surgery outcomes were found to be favorable. Incomplete microscopic resection and stage were risk factors for recurrence.
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infaction Alert During the Night Shift, A Misfortune for the Patient or an Overstatement?

Background Conflicting data exist regarding the outcomes of primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) based on intervention timings. It is believed that short staffing at night hours may lead to a lapse in the delivery of effective, efficient and timely medical intervention. Methods A retrospective single-center study was performed, and a total of 436 patients were randomized into two groups. Group A had 279 patients who had the heart catheterization done during the daytime (between 6 am and 6 pm), while group B had 157 patients who had the same intervention performed at night (between 6 pm and 6 am). Results Door to balloon (DTB) time during the day was about 16 min shorter than the DTB time at night (81.29 ± 3.26 vs. 97.30 ± 8.54) with no statistical difference (P = 0.051). The mean troponin rise during the day was 1.94 ± 10.60 SEM (95% confidence interval (CI): -22.70 to 18.90) higher than night troponin levels (71.75 ± 7.18 vs. 69.80 ± 7.18), but P value was 0.85. The left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) fall for daytime was 0.93% vs. 0.90% for night time patients (P = 0.94). Conclusion There is no significant difference in the mean DTB time, the rise in troponin, fall in LVEF, readmission rates, or mortality, and hence no negative effects on patient outcomes based on the patient’s time of presentation between the two groups.
Defining the Inflammatory Microenvironment in the Human Cochlea by Perilymph Analysis: Toward Liquid Biopsy of the Cochlea

The molecular pathomechanisms in the majority of patients suffering from acute or progressive sensorineural hearing loss cannot be determined yet. The size and the complex architecture of the cochlea make biopsy and in-depth histological analyses impossible without severe damage of the organ. Thus, histopathology correlated to inner disease is only possible after death. The establishment of a technique for perilymph sampling during cochlear implantation may enable a liquid biopsy and characterization of the cochlear microenvironment. Inflammatory processes may not only participate in disease onset and progression in the inner ear, but may also control performance of the implant. However, little is known about cytokines and chemokines in the human inner ear as predictive markers for cochlear implant performance. First attempts to use multiplex protein arrays for inflammatory markers were successful for the identification of cytokines, chemokines, and endothelial markers present in the human perilymph. Moreover, unsupervised cluster and principal component analyses were used to group patients by lead cytokines and to correlate certain proteins to clinical data. Endothelial and epithelial factors were detected at higher concentrations than typical pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-a or IL-6. Significant differences in VEGF family members have been observed comparing patients with deafness to patients with residual hearing with significantly reduced VEGF-D levels in patients with deafness. In addition, there is a trend toward higher IGFBP-1 levels in these patients. Hence, endothelial and epithelial factors in combination with cytokines may present robust biomarker candidates and will be investigated in future studies in more detail. Thus, multiplex protein arrays are feasible in very small perilymph samples allowing a qualitative and quantitative analysis of inflammatory markers. More results are required to advance this method for elucidating the development and course of specific inner ear diseases or for perioperative characterization of cochlear implant patients.
An End-to-End Model Reveals Losers and Winners in a Warming Mediterranean Sea

The Mediterranean Sea is now recognized as a hotspot of global change, ranking among the fastest warming ocean regions. In order to project future plausible scenarios of marine biodiversity at the scale of the whole Mediterranean basin, the current challenge is to develop an explicit representation of the multispecies spatial dynamics under the combined influence of fishing pressure and climate change. Notwithstanding the advanced state-of-the-art modelling of food webs in the region, no previous studies have projected the consequences of climate change on marine ecosystems in an integrated way, considering changes in ocean dynamics, in phyto- and zoo-plankton productions, shifts in Mediterranean species distributions and their trophic interactions at the whole basin scale. We used an integrated modelling chain including a high-resolution regional climate model, a regional biogeochemistry model and a food web model OSMOSE to project the potential effects of climate change on biomass and catches for a wide array of species in the Mediterranean Sea. We showed that projected climate change would have large consequences for marine biodiversity by the end of the 21st century under a business-as-usual scenario (RCP8.5 with current fishing mortality). The total biomass of high trophic level species (fish and macroinvertebrates) is projected to increase by 5% and 22% while total catch is projected to increase by 0.3% and 7% by 2021-2050 and 2071-2100, respectively. However, these global increases masked strong spatial and inter-species contrasts. The bulk of increase in catch and biomass would be located in the southeastern part of the basin while total catch could decrease by up to 23% in the western part. Winner species would mainly belong to the pelagic group, are thermophilic and/or exotic, of smaller size and of low trophic level while loser species are generally large-sized, some of them of great commercial interest, and could suffer from a spatial mismatch with potential prey subsequent to a contraction or shift of their geographic range. Given the already poor conditions of exploited resources, our results suggest the need for fisheries management to adapt to future changes and to incorporate climate change impacts in future management strategy evaluation.