Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparison Analysis of single Multiplicative neuron with Conventional Neuron Models

: In this paper, Multiplicative Neuron Models is used for classification of nonlinear problems. The conventional neuron model, “Multi Layer Perceptrons (MLP) is been taken for the comparative analysis with Multiplicative Neuron Model. It is found that Multiplicative neuron model with single neuron, is sufficient for classification that require number of neurons in different hidden layers of a conventional neuron network. For comparative analysis of both models, various parameters of Artificial Neural Network like learning rate, execution time, number of iteration, time elapse in training, mean square error etc. are considered. After comparing the various above mentioned parameters, it is observed that execution time, number of iteration, time elapse in training is minimum in the case of Multiplicative neuron model. On the basis of results over two datasets IRIS and Mammografic mass, it is observed that Multiplicative neuron model performance is better for classification. Our study also justifies the earlier studies done by Deepak Mishra and et. al . [12][13].
Enabling Live-Cell Barcoding with Anti-CD45 Antibodies in Suspension Mass Cytometry

Cell barcoding maximizes the performance of mass cytometry by enabling sample multiplexing for highparameter single-cell analysis. [1,2] Mass cytometry overcomes limitations inherent to fluorescence cytometry (spillover, overlap with target marker channels[3,4]) through use of highly pure isotopic tags and a broad signal detection range. Using mass cytometry, at least 35 samples can be multiplexed together while still leaving enough channels open to easily create panels with 40 or more markers. Barcoded samples are stained together in a single tube, improving workflow, eliminating staining variability between samples, and reducing reagent use. With barcoding, you can achieve higher sample throughput and improved data consistency for large studies.
Evaluate the evidence concerning the impact of cigarette taxes on smoking behaviour

Smoking is a prominent issue within countries and has led to millions of premature deaths and expensive health complications, which harms the economy. This paper aims to examine the variables that impact cigarette consumption and whether cigarette taxation alone is enough to prevent people from smoking. The model was estimated by using the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS). The results discovered show a significant negative correlation between cigarette taxation and cigarette consumption. The findings are similar to a significant number of other literature pieces, demonstrating that further research is needed to find the optimal methods to reduce the consumption of cigarettes.
A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINABILITY BARRIERS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

This paper presents the barriers for growth and development of small and medium enterprises in the Republic of North Macedonia. The internal, external, institutional and financial barriers faced by managers/owners of small and medium enterprises are analyzed. Barriers from the market and competitive environment are analyzed in the sector in which the company carries out economic activity; the degree of competition and strategic behavior of competing enterprises; range of growth support networks and alliances. The financial environment was analyzed by assessing the capability of the local financial system; methods of financing the business; availability and cost of capital and finance. Internal organizational barriers are explored by analyzing internal resources and capacities; growth barriers related to the whole problem of human resource management and conditions for employment and dismissal of workers; lack of qualified managers; absence of business skills. Social barriers were analyzed through the following aspects: social capital, trust and networking between entrepreneurs; degree of support or lack of local actors and agencies. Institutional barriers were analyzed by assessing the legislative framework; degree of corruption and bribery. For the needs of the research topic and the subject of the analysis in the paper, the data were collected by applying a qualitative research strategy and using an in-depth, semi-structured interview, purposefully created. A deliberate sample was designed, where the main criteria for identification and selection of potential respondents were: managers or owners in/of micro, small and medium enterprises, from different industries, operating within the Republic of North Macedonia. The analysis of the data is thematic and narrative, to illustrate the views and opinions / examples expressed by the respondents, quotes from the received answers are presented. The obtained results give us an in-depth overview of the barriers faced by small and medium enterprises in the external and internal business environment and they can be used as indicators for future development and risk forecasting. The conclusions provide an overview of the priority needs for improving the business climate in enterprises and the country that will enable the sustainability of small and medium enterprises that are an important factor for social development.
Long-term survey of Eimeria spp. prevalence and faecal shedding in a traditional Portuguese free-range broiler farm

In free-range broiler production, animals are highly exposed to gastrointestinal parasitism, namely by coccidia, due to their long contact with the outdoor environment. Also, the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in extensive poultry production, is frequently influenced by biotic and abiotic factors. The current national pioneer long-term survey aimed to assess the prevalence and faecal shedding of Eimeria spp. oocysts in a traditional Portuguese free-range broiler farm, on different production conditions. Between July 2018 and March 2019, a total of 350 faecal samples were collected from different groups of free-range broilers at the fattening phase, in a poultry farm located in North-western Lisbon district, Portugal. Quantitative and qualitative coprological techniques were performed, aiming to quantify the Eimeria spp. prevalence and faecal shedding level. Coccidia prevalence was higher in Summer and Autumn groups (72% and 80%, respectively), although faecal shedding levels were higher in the Autumn and Winter groups (1191 and 1562 Oocysts Per Gram, OPG). Animals showed clinical signs of coccidiosis during the survey, especially in Autumn’s 1st sampling, in which 42% of the faecal samples had blood. The lack of sanitary depopulations, length of the fattening phase (1 month), short pre-patent period of coccidia, exposure to different environmental conditions and irregular drug treatments with amprolium, were key factors responsible for the different parasitic scenarios observed during this survey.
Using of Salicylaldehyde Reagent in Spectrophotometric Determination of Niclosamide Via Schiff Base Reaction

The present method includes spectrophotometric determination of niclosamide (NICS) via Schiff base reaction in an alcoholic medium (ethanol) after reducing the nitro group in NICS by added zinc powder in an acidic medium to produce a primary amine group which can be coupled with the salicylaldehyde (SSA) reagent to give a yellow solution whose absorption is followed at the wavelength of 405 nm. Beer's law limitation for the proposed method was in the range of concentrations of 4.0-30 μg. ml-1. The molar absorbance value was 8.701 x 104 l mol. -1 cm. -1 and Sandell's sensitivity value was 0.0376 μg. cm-2. The effect of the reaction components was studied separately by changing one of the components and keeping the other constant, and the optimal conditions were chosen for all these studied components. The proposed method has been successfully applied for the determination of NICS in a pharmaceutical formulation (Yumesan tablets). The recovery percentage of the medicinal compound under study (niclosamide) from the tablet pharmaceutical preparation (Yumesan) via applying the suggested method was not less than 96.36%, and the values of each of the low detection limit (LOD), the low quantitation limit (LOQ), the relative error percentage (RE%), and the relative standard deviation percentage (RSD%), their values were calculated as they are listed 0.9778 μg. ml-1, 3.259 μg. ml-1, -3.61% and not more than 3.67% respectively.
Initial management of blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus update by ADA – 2019

Điều trị bệnh nhân đái tháo đường típ 2 (BN ĐTĐT2) bao gồm giáo dục, đánh giá biến chứng mạch máu nhỏ và mạch máu lớn, cố gắng đạt được glucose máu bình thường hoặc gần bình thường, giảm thiểu tối đa và duy trì trong thời gian dài các yếu tố nguy cơ (YTNC) tim mạch, tránh dùng các thuốc có thể gây trầm trọng những khiếm khuyết đã có của chuyển hóa insulin hoặc lipid. Tất các các biện pháp điều trị cần được cá thể hóa dựa trên tuổi bệnh nhân, tuổi thọ dự tính và bệnh kết hợp. Mặc dù đã có những thành tựu đạt được dựa trên các nghiên cứu tích cực như thay đổi mức độ hấp thu dạ dày bằng cách can thiệp phẫu thuật cũng như sử dụng insulin tích cực giúp ĐTĐ được ổn định hơn song đa số BN tuổi trưởng thành vẫn cần được điều chỉnh thường xuyên dựa vào mục tiêu đạt được của glucose máu. Các biện pháp điều trị nhằm giảm nồng độ glucose dựa vào sự gia tăng hiệu lực của insulin (ví dụ thông qua việc sử dụng insulin hoặc các tác nhân kích thích tiết insulin), cải thiện tính nhạy cảm của insulin, kéo dài thời gian phóng thích và hấp thu glucose từ ống tiêu hóa, gia tăng bài xuất glucose qua đường niệu hoặc phối hợp các tác dụng trên để đạt được mục tiêu. Biện pháp kiểm soát glucose ở BN ĐTĐT2 mới chẩn đoán sẽ được trình bày trong bài tổng quan sau. Hơn thế nữa bài viết còn đề cập đến biện pháp điều trị tăng glucose bền bỉ (khó kiểm soát) và một số nội dung khác như theo dõi và xác định các biến chứng mạch máu nhỏ và mạch máu lớn cũng được bàn luận riêng rẽ. Từ khóa: Đái tháo đường, HbA1c, chỉ số khối cơ thể, điều trị bằng dinh dưỡng y học, bệnh tim mạch, kiểm soát glucose. ABSTRACT Initial management of blood glucose in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus update by ADA – 2019 Nguyen Thu Huong ThaiNguyen National Hospital
Technological mediation in a global competence virtual exchange project:
 a critical digital literacies perspective

The changing cultural and social landscape of our world today, along with the emergence of various technologies, has redefined 21st century societies. In light of these changes, new pedagogical approaches have been implemented to support civic life, education, and communication in our highly complex, digitised era (Pegrum, Dudeney, & Hockly, 2018). One such approach is virtual exchange, a technologically-mediated practice which involves engaging classes in online intercultural interaction and collaboration projects with geographically dispersed partners (O’Dowd, 2007, 2019). Many studies (Helm, 2014; Hauck & Satar, 2018; Vinagre, 2016) have examined the role of technology in virtual exchange projects as well as the development of various digital competences, along with linguistic and intercultural learning. The present study contributes to the discussion pertaining to the role of technology in the virtual exchange context adding a critical digital literacies perspective manifested in the use of technology for global competence development and as a social praxis (Ávila & Pandya, 2013). Specifically, the study aims at exploring the students’ perceptions about digital skills development through their participation in a global competence virtual exchange project, as well as the ways in which students interact with technology in order to develop global competence and active citizenship. 1. Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol, Cyprus; anna.nicolaou@cut.ac. cy; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8052-2201 How to cite: Nicolaou, A. (2021). Technological mediation in a global competence virtual exchange project: a critical digital literacies perspective. In S. Papadima-Sophocleous, E. Kakoulli Constantinou & C. N. Giannikas (Eds), Tertiary education language learning: a collection of research (pp. 111-131). Research-publishing.net. https://doi.org/10.14705/ rpnet.2021. 51.1257
SZEMANTIKUS SZEREPEK AUTOMATIKUS CÍMKÉZÉSE TERMÉSZETES SZÖVEGEKBEN SEMANTIC ROLE LABELING ON NATURAL TEXTS

Cikktörténet: Beérkezett 2019. december 10. Átdolgozva 2020. január 7. Elfogadva 2020. január 20. Összefoglalás Jelen tanulmányunkban bemutatjuk gazdag jellemzőtéren alapuló gépi tanuló megközelítésünket, amely automatikusan képes magyar nyelvű szövegekben szemantikus szerepek címkézésére függőségi elemző alkalmazásával. Munkánkban a vállalati vásárlások, tulajdonváltozások keretével foglalkoztunk. Jellemzőkészletünkben felszíni, morfológiai és a függőségi elemzés alapján kinyert jellemzőket használtunk fel. Ezen alapjellemzőket kiegészítettük a jellemzőkből számolt statisztikai arányokkal is. Megvizsgáltuk, hogy a modell hogyan teljesít egy gyakori célszóra önállóan, és a célszavak keretekbe összefoglalt csoportjára is.
Performance Analysis of Sliding Mode Controlled Bridgeless Interleaved Boost Converter for Battery Charging Applications

In the recent years, the necessity of Power Factor Correction (PFC) circuit is essential in battery charging systems, switched mode power supplies and LED (Light Emitting Diode) lighting systems. The harmonics introduced due to non-sinusoidal current drawn by the diode rectifiers can be avoided if the circuit includes active PFC circuits. In this paper, Sliding Mode Controller (SMC) design using the small signal model of Bridgeless Interleaved Boost Converter (BLIBC) for power factor correction is proposed. The control objective is threefold: (i) DC output voltage regulation under load and supply side disturbances (ii) Minimization of THD in source current ensuring improved supply side power factor (iii) Tracking of output voltage for desired reference voltage setting. The mitigation of harmonics along with regulated DC bus voltage is achieved by designing a SMC to operate at a constant switching frequency and the control law is derived following a systematic approach. The schematics are executed using MATLAB/SIMULINK and the modeling is validated through the simulation results. The performance parameters are obtained for varying load and supply voltage conditions.
The effect of saline water on quantitative and qualitative characteristics of melon genotypes

Soil and water salinity is one the main environmental stress the directly limits crops growth and production in arid and semi-arid regions. Considering the water shortage, today the world is facing, irrigation with saline water is successfully practiced in some regions to produce specific crops. In addition, taking advantage from salt tolerant cultivars developed by breeders is one of the most effective strategies to cope with salinity and increase soil and water use efficiency in such areas around the globe. In Khorasan Province, located in North East of Iran, a very high proportion of land is suffering from saline soil and saline water resources. Melon is one of the most important summer crops in Khorasan Province, where ecological conditions let farmers cultivate the crop widely across the region. Melon benefits from extensive and relatively deep root system, which allows the plant to absorb water even under high soil osmotic pressure through increasing soluble concentration in the roots. Therefore, melon can survive in saline and dry soils and even produce desirable yield (Abedi, 1995) Increased demand for melons, limited cultivation around the country and its economic value, encourage farmers to produce this crops more. Most of the researchers believe that Africa is the main origin of the melons, but at the same time, considering the high diversity in India, there are studies introducing India as the main origin of the melons. In Afghanistan, China and Spain melons diversity is considerable. Melon (Cucumis melo L.) is an annual species and belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Melon is semi-salt-tolerant species (Maas, 1986) Salinity threshold for melon is 2.2 dS m -1 so that each unit increase in salinity from this threshold reduces yield by 7.3%. From the literature, melon genotypes differ from each other in terms of salt tolerance so that this difference is more obvious under higher salinity conditions (Bernstein, 1964; Mangal et al., 1988). However, it should be kept in mind that salt tolerance or salt sensitivity highly depends on environmental conditions, salinity type and growth stage (Mangal et al., 1988; Sivritepe et al., 1999). It has been reported that melon tolerate salinity at germination stage but the vegetative development is more susceptible to salinity (Mendlinger, 1994). In addition, a melon is able to tolerate salt stress from fruit set until harvest (Carvajal et al., 1998; Del Amor et al., Alireza Sobhani 1
Ameliorative Function of a Probiotic Bacterium, Lactobacillus rhamnosus MR1 on Acute Iron Toxicity in Rats

Overuse of iron supplements can lead to an acute inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. This study investigates the ameliorative and prophylactic effects of a probiotic bacterium, L. rhamnosus MR1, on acute iron poisoning in rats. In this study, a probiotic strain was isolated from yogurt and characterized for its probiotic properties, including antibiotic-resistant, bile salt (BS) and acid resistance, iron tolerance, cell hydrophobicity of the bacterial cells. The anti-inflammatory effect of strain MR1 was studied on the iron exposed-Caco-2 cell line. In vivo experiments were conducted for the assessment of survival in rats overdosed with treatment. These findings indicate high bacterial tolerance in acidic conditions, high concentrations of bile salts, and iron. The anti-inflammatory effects of strain MR1 were confirmed by decreasing the concentration of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-8 and increasing anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-4 in treated groups. Prophylactic and acute effects of strain MR1 in rats caused a significant reduction in intestinal iron poisoning by 50 % during 6 h. Prophylactic regimen by L. rhamnosus MR1 increased the viability of about 33% in acutely poisoned rats. Since no report is found in the current literature about the effect of probiotic supplements on iron's acute toxicity, these interesting results can provide a useful background for further studies on dietary supplements.
Challenges of sensorless high-speed drives with PM motors

The paper deals with three-phase permanent magnet (PM) machines operated in the highspeed region and sensorless mode. The most common PM machines in the automotive area are permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) and brushless DC motors (BLDC). A sixstep commutation technique is used to control the BLDC motors, with disconnected motor phase for sensorless operation. Conventional field-oriented control (FOC) extended with a Back-EMF observer is used for PMSMs control without position sensor. The aim of the paper is to describe limitations of these basic sensorless control techniques focusing on challenges in high speed area, and to introduce tips and tricks how to extend the speed operating range.
Bioremediation of Al (III), Cr (VI) and Ni (II) Ions from Aqueous Solution using Cocoa Pod Husk: Kinetics and Intraparticle Diffusivities

The occurrence of heavy metals (HMs) in aquatic ecosystems in excess of natural background loads has become a problem of increasing concern. As a result of the toxicity of these HMs on humans and other forms of life, their removal has become very important. Bioremediation vis-à-vis the kinetics of sorption, intraparticle diffusivities and mechanisms of Cr (VI), Ni (II), and Al (III) ions removal using two different particle sizes of cocoa pod husk (CPH) was studied. The amount of HM ions adsorbed increased with time. At initial HM ion concentration of 1000 mg/L, pH of 7.5 and temperature of 30°C, the highest sorption rates of the HM ions on size I and II of CPH were 97% for Al, 88% for Cr and 86% for Ni; and 100% for Ni, 99% for Cr and 97% for Al, respectively. The sorption process was modeled using the pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order and Ritchie’s second order kinetic equations. The pseudo-second order gave a better fit to the kinetic sorption data especially for Al (III) ion with an R value of 0.9999. The intraparticle diffusion equation was used to develop the mechanism of sorption, i.e., whether the sorption process was controlled by film diffusion or particle diffusion. The sorption of Cr, Ni and Al ions on CPH was controlled by film diffusion since the R values for the intraparticle diffusion equations were very low given as 0.6532 for Cr (VI), 0.4298 for Ni (II) and 0.0000 for Al (III). Therefore, this study shows that the contact time between the adsorbent and metal ions is a design parameter in the removal of Cr, Ni and Al using CPH. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Influence of Brand Image and Service Quality on Customer Loyalty which is Mediated by Customer Satisfaction (Case Study PT. Indosat)

Communication technology is currently not only a necessity for the general public but also a prospective business field. The cellular operator business from year to year continues to increase along with the times. The telecommunication industry in Indonesia from year to year continues to experience growth, even the number of cellular phone subscribers has reached around 240 million at the end of 2010 and is expected to continue to grow. This has made a number of telecommunications operators experience rapid growth and continue to make efforts to attract new customers and maintain customer loyalty. Based on 2018 Centre Bureau of Statistics data, it can be seen that the telecommunications service sector provides the largest share of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the Information and Communication sector compared to other sectors, with an increasing contribution value in rupiah. However, if seen from the trend, the share of telecommunication services to Information and Communication GDP has decreased. In 2010, the share of the telecommunications services sector reached 76.53%, and experienced a downward trend until 2017. This shows that the growth of telecommunications in Indonesia continues to decline. One cellular that continues to experience a downward trend is PT. Indosat. Percentage value of net profit margin PT. Indosat is sometimes in a positive and negative zone and in 2018 it is in a quite deep negative zone. This study aims to examine the phenomenon of customer loyalty, both in terms of brand image, service quality and customer satisfaction. The type of research used is a research with a conclusive design, which is a type of inference research that aims to test a certain hypothesis, either through in-depth research on a problem (descriptive) or looking for a relationship between variables (correlative) between the independent variable and the dependent variable. The results showed that brand image and service quality have an effect on costomer loyalty. Customer satisfaction has an effect on customer loyalty. The practical implications are that PT Indosat should manage its brand image, service quality and customer satisfaction as the most important factor influencing customer loyalty.