Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A weighted quantile regression for nonlinear models with randomly censored data

Abstract Quantile regression has great flexibility in describing the effect of covariate on response. In this paper, based on the censored median regression proposed by Zhou, we develop a new weighted quantile regression of nonlinear models when the response is randomly censored. Our method can be applied to more complicated quantile regression models at any quantile within (0, 1), which contains censored median regression. Furthermore, the consistency and asymptotic normality of the proposed estimator are derived under appropriate assumptions. Finally, the finite sample performance of the proposed estimator is examined by numerical simulation.
ATMOSPHERIC WEIGHTED MEAN TEMPERATURE MODEL IN GUILIN

Abstract. Atmospheric water vapor is an important part of the earth's atmosphere, and it has a great relationship with the formation of precipitation and climate change. In CNSS-derived precipitable water vapor (PWV), atmospheric weighted mean temperature, Tm, is the key factor in the progress of retrieving PWV. In this study, using the profiles of Guilin radiosonde station in 2017, the spatiotemporal variation characteristics and relationships between Tm and surface temperature (Ts) are analyzed in Guilin, an empirical Tm model suitable for Guilin is constructed by regression analysis. Comparing the Tm values calculated from Bevis model, Li Jianguo model and new model, it is found that the root mean square error (RMSE) of new model is 2.349 K, which are decreased by 14% and 19%, respectively. Investigating the impact of different Tm models on GNSS-PWV, the Tm-induced error from new model has a smaller impact on PWV than other two models. The results show that the new Tm model in Guilin has a relatively good performance and it can improve the reliability of the regional GNSS water vapor retrieval to some extent.
Testing Natural Products for Toxicity against Agricultural Pests and Pathogens

In a constant race to overcome pesticide resistance by pests and pathogens, this research aimed to discover bioactive inhibitory compounds from natural products. I tested extracts from 10 different fungal isolates that were previously shown to have antifungal activity, and 5 commercially available natural products. Assays were developed to test natural products for antibiotic activities against model pathogens and pests including fungi, insects, and molluscs. The objectives of this research were to develop and determine the effectiveness of bioassays, and to identify potentially interesting natural products. Of the 10 fungal isolates tested, reconstituted broths of Penicillium virgatum, Ramularia vizellae, and Trichoderma sp. showed pronounced anti-fungal activity. Further, P. virgatum and Trichoderma sp. shows anti-insect activity while broths of Ramularia vizellae and Trichoderma sp. exhibited anti-mollusc activity. A preliminary metabolomic study identified potentially interesting metabolites that requires further investigation to determine the chemical structure(s), mode of action, and other attributes.
Le mélanome de la choroïde : revue de la littérature

20 La Lettre du Cancérologue Volume XV n° 1 janvier-février 2006 L e mélanome de l’uvée est la tumeur intraoculaire primitive de l’adulte la plus fréquente. Elle est issue embryologiquement de cellules dérivant de la crête neurale antérieure. Elle se caractérise par un risque élevé d’évolution métastatique, faisant toute la gravité de cette lésion. Nous avons tenté ici de faire le point sur la prise en charge thérapeutique et sur les connaissances biologiques acquises ces dernières années.
Unravelling the distinctive craniomandibular morphology of the Plio‐Pleistocene Eumysops in the evolutionary setting of South American octodontoid rodents (Hystricomorpha)

Echimyidae is a species‐rich clade of Neotropical rodents, which diversified in association with forested biomes. Since the late Miocene, a few lineages from southern South America have been adapted to open environments. Eumysops is one of these southern echimyids, and its peculiar craniomandibular morphology has been assumed to be a result of adaptation to open environments. We performed a geometric morphometric analysis of craniomandibular shape variation to explore whether, as suspected, Eumysops is divergent from other echimyids and octodontoids. In addition, we explored whether deterministic factors driven by different ecological dimensions can explain the diversification of shape among octodontoids. We found that craniomandibular shape variation in octodontoids was related to ecological variables. Comparing competing evolutionary models suggested that the input of selective factors play a key role in octodontoid craniomandibular shape diversification; habitat and habits were found to be the most influential factors. In the analysed morphospaces, Eumysops was located distant from other echimyids due to its distinctive traits, especially wide and posteriorly displaced orbits, and related low craniomandibular joint. Divergent orbits and resulting wider panoramic vision support the interpretation of Eumysops as an open‐habitat specialist echimyid. But what is more relevant, is that Eumysops occupied a sector of the octodontoid cranial morphospace not filled by living representatives; this highlights the contribution of fossils in providing key information on the specialization boundaries explored by a clade throughout its history.
Does SEC FRR No. 48 Disclosure Communicate Risk Management Effectiveness?

Abstract We hypothesize that the quality of market risk disclosure mandated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Financial Reporting Release No. 48 (FRR No. 48) provides useful information for assessing risk management effectiveness. Measuring risk disclosure quality as the degree of modification, we find that higher-than-expected disclosure modification is associated with lower future cash flow volatility. On average, an increase in risk disclosure modification from the lowest to the highest decile is associated with a 5.34 percent decrease in cash flow volatility. Given the significant impact of cash flow volatility on firm value and capital investment, our results highlight the importance of market risk disclosures and should be of interest to investors and analysts.
Performance Evaluation of Task Scheduling using Hybrid Meta-heuristic in Heterogeneous Cloud Environment

Cloud computing is a ubiquitous platform that offers a wide range of online services to clients including but not limited to information and software over the Internet. It is an essential role of cloud computing to enable sharing of resources on-demand over the network including servers, applications, storage, services, and database to the end-users who are remotely connected to the network. Task scheduling is one of the significant function in the cloud computing environment which plays a vital role to sustain the performance of the system and improve its efficiency. Task scheduling is considered as an NP-complete problem in many contexts, however, the heterogeneity of resources in the cloud environment negatively influence on the job scheduling process. Furthermore, on the other side, the heuristic algorithms have satisfying performance but unable to achieve the desired level of the efficiency for optimizing the scheduling in a cloud environment. Thus, this paper aims at evaluating the effectiveness of the hybrid meta-heuristic that incorporate genetic algorithm along with DE algorithm (GA-DE) in terms of make-span. In addition, the paper also intends to enhance the performance of the task scheduling in the heterogeneous cloud environment exploiting the scientific workflows (Cybershake, Montage, and Epigenomics). The proposed algorithm (GA-DE) has been compared against three heuristic algorithms, namely: HEFT-Upward Rank, HEFT – Downward Rank, and HEFT – Level Rank. The simulation results prove that the proposed algorithm (GA-DE) outperforms the other existing algorithms in all cases in terms of make-span.
Charity advertising: congruence between political orientation and cause of need

Abstract Philanthropic appeals are more persuasive if messages match the processing styles of potential donors. To help marketers design more congruent charity appeals, the authors conduct two experiments testing a new type of congruence: political orientations that determine donor reactions to charity appeals for alleviating poverty. Korean student samples are used in a 2 (political orientation: conservatives and liberals) X 2 (causes of need: internal/dispositional and external/social) between-subjects design. Findings show that liberal donors respond more favourably to appeals that use external attributions blaming social causes, and conservative donors respond more favourably to appeals that use internal attributions blaming individual failings. The authors further use moderated mediation analysis to demonstrate that two distinct paths explain the effect: causes of need and resulting perceived controllability influence empathy for liberals and outcome efficacy for conservatives. The findings will help charity marketers better understand how donor segments will react to charity appeals.
Using Rigid Microplate Motions to Detect the Stress Buildup Preceding Large Earthquakes: A Feasibility Test Based on Synthetic Models

Assessing the temporal evolution of stresses along seismogenic faults is typically done by combining geodetic observations collected near the locations of previous large earthquakes with modeling of the interseismic, coseismic, and postseismic deformation. Here we explore whether it is feasible to link the charge phase of large earthquakes to rigid microplate motions, which can be inferred from geodetic observations that are instead collected further away from crustal faults. We use numerical simulations of the dynamics and associated kinematics of an idealized, rigid microplate subject to stress buildups and drop‐offs from a series of earthquakes. Simulations span the charging cycle of a single 6.5
Pollination efficiency and foraging behaviour of honey bees and non‐Apis bees to sweet cherry

Crop pollination generally increases with pollinator diversity and wild pollinator visitation. To optimize crop pollination, it is necessary to investigate the pollination contribution of different pollinator species. In the present study, we examined this contribution of honey bees and non‐Apis bees (bumble bees, mason bees and other solitary bees) in sweet cherry. We assessed the pollination efficiency (fruit set of flowers receiving only one visit) and foraging behaviour (flower visitation rate, probability of tree change, probability of row change and contact with the stigma) of honey bees and different types of non‐Apis bees. Single visit pollination efficiency on sweet cherry was higher for both mason bees and solitary bees compared with bumble bees and honey bees. The different measures of foraging behaviour were variable among non‐Apis bees and honey bees. Adding to their high single visit efficiency, mason bees also visited significantly more flower per minute, and they had a high probability of tree change and a high probability to contact the stigma. The results of the present study highlight the higher pollination performance of solitary bees and especially mason bees compared with bumble bees and honey bees. Management to support species with high pollination efficiency and effective foraging behaviour will promote crop pollination.
Consumer profiling techniques for cosmetic formulation definition

The successful development of a novel cosmetic product depends on sensory perceptions. Successful results using consumer‐profiling techniques involving cosmetic samples with different characteristics have been reported. However, the use of sensory descriptive techniques by consumers for similar cosmetic samples requires further research. The objective of this study was to evaluate the application of two consumer‐profiling techniques, Intensity Scale and Flash Profile, as instruments for characterization and/or definition of ingredient concentrations in cosmetic formulations. Intensity scales and flash profiling techniques were evaluated in two groups of female consumers. The results showed behavior for the two methods of low consumer consensus and high discrimination of the samples regarding multidimensional aspects. The results indicated that the application of the two descriptive methods with consumers is valid for guiding the definition of the cosmetic formulation, but less effective at detecting smaller differences among formulations. The results also indicated thickness and absorption as being important descriptors of cosmetic emulsions for consumers. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: The cosmetic industry is expanding and along with this growth, there is a need for ingredients with natural appeal. Since ingredients are developed not only for their perception of effectiveness but for also sensory perception, an alliance between consumers sensory perception and the development of cosmetic products becomes important. Due to a lack of studies of the issue, the present study seeks to evaluate the efficacy of two consumer‐profiling techniques in characterization and/or definition of ingredient concentrations in cosmetic formulations. These results contribute to the advancement of sensory, consumer, and cosmetic science.
Revisiting the question of vitamin D enrichment of milk

The concept of food safety in Russia includes the task of achieving self-sufficiency in dairy products of high nutritional and biological value in accordance with scientific medical standards. The article is devoted to the scientific development of the formulation of vitamin D-enriched drinking milk. The research data are relevant due to the vitamin D deficiency in the diet of the population living in the North-Western region of Russia. The main reason why drinking milk was chosen as an object for vitamin D enrichment is the fact that dairy products occupy a significant place in the human diet, with 30-40% of the total energy value of food accounting for this particular group of products.
Cost and benefits of cone beam computed tomography : for maxillary canines with eruption disturbance

I tandvarden finns allt fler metoder for prevention, diagnostik och behandling. Eftersom resurserna ar begransade bor den metod valjas dar nyttan uppvager kostnaden. Idag saknas dock vetenskapliga belagg gallande kostnadseffektivitet for undersokning med Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). En systematisk oversikt i Studie I identifierade 160 halsoekonomiska utvarderingar inom tandvard varav 12 gallande diagnostiska metoder. Oversikten kunde inte identifiera nagon kostnadsanalys pa patientniva for diagnostiska metoder. Darfor konstruerades i Studie II ett ramverk for analys av kostnader forknippade med diagnostiska metoder i tandvarden. Applicering av ramverket visade att CBCT och panoramarontgen hade en signifikant hogre kostnad (128,80€) jamfort med intraoral och panoramarontgen (81,80€). I Studie III jamfordes kostnader for CBCT undersokning av patienter med olika kliniska tillstand pa kliniker i Cluj -Rumanien, Leuven -Belgien, Malmo -Sverige och Vilnius -Litauen. Klinikrelaterade kostnader varierade mellan sjukvardssystemen vilket framst berodde pa olika hoga inkopskostnader for CBCT-apparaterna. I enkatundersokning i Studie IV ombads specialister i tandreglering att ta beslut om behandling gallande patienter med misstanke om eruptionsstorning av overkakshorntanden. Majoriteten av behandlingsvalen var samma oavsett om de hade tillgang till CBCT och panorama eller till intraoral rontgen och panorama. Sammanfattningsvis kan sagas att det finns ett stort behov av halsoekonomiska studier med god kvalitet gallande diagnostiska metoder inom tandvard. Undersokning med CBCT medfor en hogre kostnad an konventionella rontgenmetoder och for majoriteten av patienter med misstanke om eruptionsstorning av overkakshorntanderna medfor den ingen extra nytta avseende behandlingsbeslut.
The Influence of R&D Person’s Passion Type on Innovation Behavior: The Mediating Effects of Positive and Negative Moods

For R&amp;D work, it is important to motivate employees to work hard to reinforce innovation. And different types of passion will affect the individual's innovative behavior. But the mechanism between work passion and innovative behavior is not yet clear. So this study explores the harmonious passion and obsessive passion and innovation between the behaviors of the mediating process. The purpose of this study is to: (1) to explore the different types of work passion for the impact of innovative behavior; (2) to explore the positive and negative mood in the passion type and innovation between the mediating effect. In this study, the data were collected from R&amp;D engineers and their supervisors making a pair of high-tech industry in Taiwan, respectively to the positive mood and negative mood, to explore the type of work passion affect the path of innovation. And the LISREL software was used to validate the scale with 267 samples. The structural equation model was used to verify the mediating hypothesis. The results show that: (1) there is a positive relationship between harmonious passion and innovation behavior; (2) there is a positive relationship between obsessive passion and innovation behavior; (3) positive mood for the harmonious passion of the innovative behavior of the mediating variables; (4) negative mood is not obsessive passion for innovative behavior of the mediating variables. According to the results of the study, this study proposes the following management implications: (1) to put the passion of the work into the recruiting Research and Development (R&amp;D) personnel considerations; (2) to promote R&amp;D personnel in the work of a sense of accomplishment to improve the harmonious passion; (3) to promote and maintain the positive mood of R&amp;D personnel to facilitate innovative behavior.
Understanding the Etiology of Inflammatory Complications Following Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis

Introduction: Inflammatory pouch complications, including pouchitis, chronic pouchitis (CP) and a Crohn’s disease-like phenotype (CDL) of the pouch following ileal pouchanal anastomosis (IPAA), are relatively common, and arise via unknown mechanisms. The phenotypic similarities between pouch inflammation and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suggest there may be common pathways involved in both disorders. The aim of this thesis is to investigate the serological, genetic and microbial factors contributing to the development of pouch inflammation in a large, well characterized
Air traffic management based on 4D-trajectories: requirements and practical implementation

The current Air Traffic Management (ATM) functional approach is changing: ‘time’ is now integrated as an additional fourth dimension on trajectories. This notion will impose on aircraft the compliance of accurately arrival times over designated checkpoints, called Time Windows (TWs). In this context, we review the operational concept of 4D-trajectories, by initially developing an analysis of basic requirements for their implementation in the Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) systems and then by investigating their management in the future ATM context. We focus on defining the relationships between 4D-trajectories and other concepts and systems of the future ATM framework, and the needs that it will require for its application, detailing the main tools, programs and ATM/CNS systems that must be deployed. We appraise how 4D-trajectories must be managed and planned (negotiation, synchronization, modification and verification processes). Then, based on the degradation of a 4D-trajectory, we define and introduce the necessary corrective measures by evaluating the degradation tolerances and conditions.
Aktueller Stellenwert der kontrastverstärkten Echokardiografie

Zusammenfassung Die Echokardiografie mit lungengängigen Ultraschallkontrastmitteln stellt eine gut etablierte Methode dar, um die Limitationen der nicht kontrastverstärkten Echokardiografie infolge von Artefakten oder eines eingeschränkten Schallfensters zu minimieren. Es werden die aktuellen Empfehlungen zum Einsatz von lungengängigen Kontrastmitteln bei der regionalen Wandbewegungsanalyse, der Messung der Ejektionsfraktion, bei Thromben und Tumoren sowie bei der Perfusionsechokardiografie dargestellt.
Mainstreaming gender and sustainability jointly: a case study from a local government in Spain

ABSTRACT After the approval of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, mainstreaming has regained attention as a key strategy to advance towards sustainable development (SD). Taking into account the multidimensionality of this societal aspiration and the indivisible nature of the agenda, the United Nations has developed a strategy encompassing mainstreaming, acceleration and policy support (the UN MAPS strategy). Both, SD as well as gender equality and women empowerment, crucial conditions for peaceful, inclusive and prosperous societies, have been subject to mainstreaming. Critics have considered it a weak strategy while other voices praise its potentiality for fostering change. This article analyses a particular case where gender and sustainability have been jointly mainstreamed by the Municipality of Ansoáin, in Navarra (Spain). The study enquires about the role of mainstreaming strategies in forging systemic changes. The findings are encouraging. There seem to be no blueprints but complex processes of policy-making and implementation at multi-level governance, where leadership, financial support and, in particular, combined gender strategies (mainstreaming and positive actions) with a transformational approach has been crucial in caring for people and the environment simultaneously.
Carbon Footprints of Dairy Animals: Causes and Its Mitigation

Greenhouse gases are building up in the atmosphere to a larger degree leading to “global warming”. The total quantity of gaseous emissions of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual in one year; directly or indirectly is measured in terms of 'carbon footprint'. Livestock play an important role for emission of greenhouse gases through various ways like rumen fermentation, manure and fodder production, milk, beef production etc. The demand for livestock products is increasing regularly and livestock products carry a high carbon footprint as compared to other products. Thus, in order to balance environmental concerns with the emergent global demand for dairy products along with economic feasibility to individual dairy producers there is need of emissions mitigation strategies. Proper management practices can lead to reduction in carbon footprints of livestock which in turn will help to minimize the negative effects of emissions on climate change. Keywords: Carbon footprints, greenhouse, livestock, milk Cite this Article Poonam Ratwan, Ajoy Mandal, Manoj Kumar et al. Carbon Footprints of Dairy Animals: Causes and its Mitigation. Research & Reviews: Journal of Dairy Science and Technology. 2015; 4(3): 6–11p.