Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Nonlocal Low-Rank Regularization Combined with Bilateral Total Variation for Compressive Sensing Image Reconstruction

The use of non-local self-similarity prior between image blocks can improve image reconstruction performance significantly. We propose a compressive sensing image reconstruction algorithm that combines bilateral total variation and nonlocal low-rank regularization to overcome over-smoothing and degradation of edge information which result from the prior reconstructed image. The proposed algorithm makes use of the preservation of image edge information by bilateral total variation operator to enhance the edge details of the reconstructed image. In addition, we use weighted nuclear norm regularization as a low-rank constraint for similar blocks of the image. To solve this convex optimization problem, the Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers (ADMM) is employed to optimize and iterate the algorithm model effectively. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm can obtain better image reconstruction quality than conventional algorithms with using total variation regularization or considering the nonlocal structure of the image only. At 10% sampling rate, the peak signal-to-noise ratio gain is up to 2.39 dB in noiseless measurements compared with Nonlocal Low-rank Regularization (NLR-CS). Reconstructed image comparison shows that the proposed algorithm retains more high frequency components. In noisy measurements, the proposed algorithm is robust to noise and the reconstructed image retains more detail information.
Genetic Variations Influencing Glucose Homeostasis and Insulin Secretion and their Associations with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Kazakhstan

Introduction: There is a complex interaction between glucose and insulin homeostasis pathways, diabetes and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is known that neuronal migration pathways may be interrupted by intrauterine hyperinsulinemia and hyperglycemia. Moreover, neonatal hypoglycemia which is related to mitochondrial dysfunction has a potential role that influences ASD pathogenesis [6,7]. We present here a preliminary case-control study on children and adolescents (8 – 15 years old) with and without autism spectrum disorder examining the association between genetic polymorphisms impacting glucose and insulin homeostasis and autism spectrum disorder in Kazakhstan. Methods: In this case-control study looking at 211 samples, associations of glucose and insulin homeostasis gene polymorphisms of 10 genes and demographic variables with autism spectrum disorder were examined. Fisher’s exact test and multivariate logistic regression models were used to find associations between polymorphisms and other predictors. Results: Preliminary results suggest that there is a complex relation between autism spectrum disorder and genetic variations that are associated with impaired glucose and insulin homeostasis susceptibility. There is a significant association of the T allele of ADIPOQ (rs1501299) (OR=1.75, 95% CI:1.04-2.93, p-value=0.035); the T allele of GCKR (rs1260326) (OR=0.6, 95% CI:0.39-0.93, p-value=0.023); the T allele of SLC30A8 (rs13266634) (OR=1.77, 95% CI:1.12-2.78, p-value=0.014); and the recessive GG genotype of rs10757278 (CDKN2B) (OR=2.58, 95% CI: 1.24-5.36, p-value=0.011) with autism spectrum disorder in the Kazakhstan population. Conclusion: Overall, this preliminary study revealed that there is evidence of significant associations between glucose and insulin homeostasis gene polymorphisms and autism spectrum disorder susceptibility in Kazakhstan and further study in this area to further verify this, is needed.
PEMBUATAN DAN UJI ORGANOLEPTIK SEDIAAN LULUR TRADISIONAL KAYA ANTIOKSIDAN DARI DAUN KELOR (Moringa oleifera) DAN TEPUNG BERAS KETAN HITAM (Oryza sativa var glutinosa) DENGAN PENAMBAHAN KULIT JERUK NIPIS (Citrus aurantifolia)

Latar Belakang: Lulur tradisional merupakan sediaan kosmetik yang berasal dari bahan alami segar atau bahan yang sudah dikeringkan. Seiring peningkatan pemahaman“back to nature” maka terjadi peningkatan permintaan bahan alami kosmetik yang mengandung antioksidan tinggi, salah satunya daun kelor dengan kandungan tannin dengan penambahan tepung beras ketan hitam dan kulit jeruk nipis sebagai bahan tambahan pada lulur tradisional. Tujuan Penelitian: Membuat sediaan lulur tradisional dari daun kelor dan tepung beras ketan hitam dengan penambahan kulit jeruk nipis, serta membuat sediaan yang stabil melalui uji organoleptik dan mengetahui uji kesukaan. Metode: Menggunakan desain penelitian tindakan (action research) untuk mengidentifikasi dan menemukan solusi dari sebuah masalah yang diteliti. Alur penelitian dimulai dari perencanaan, action, observasi dan refleksi (perbaikan). Variabel bebas penelitian ini yaitu daun kelor dan tepung beras ketan hitam dengan penambahan kulit jeruk nipis sebanyak (1,3g:2g:6g); (1,3g:2g:7g) dan (1,3g:2g:8g) dengan pengamatan suhu penyimpanan yang berbeda. Variabel terikat yaitu sifat fisik lulur tradisional yang dilihat dari warna, aroma dan tekstur serta kesukaan panelis. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode observasi untuk uji organoleptik yang dilakukan oleh 20 panelis. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara organoleptik sediaan lulur tradisional stabil selama 3 minggu penyimpanan. Dan hasil uji kesukaan ketiga formulasi, diperoleh F3 yang paling disukai dalam penyimpanan di suhu dingin dengan komposisi daun kelor 1,3g, tepung beras ketan hitam 2g & kulit jeruk nipis 8g dengan kriteria beraroma jeruk nipis, berwarna hijau kecoklatan, lulur mudah dilepas ketika digosok, bertekstur kasar dan dapat mengangkat kotoran pada permukaan kulit). Simpulan: Hasil penelitian uji organoleptik dan uji kesukaan yang dilakukan pada ketiga formulasi tersebut dapat dikatakan stabil.
Attribute-Based Fully Homomorphic Encryption Scheme from Lattices with Short Ciphertext

Attribute-based encryption (ABE) is a good choice for one-to-many communication and fine-grained access control of the encryption data in a cloud environment. Fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) allows cloud servers to make valid operations on encrypted data without decrypting. Attribute-based fully homomorphic encryption (ABFHE) from lattices not only combines the bilateral advantages/facilities of ABE and FHE but also can resist quantum attacks. However, in the most previous ABFHE schemes, the growth of ciphertext size usually depends on the total number of system’s attributes which leads to high communication overhead and long running time of encryption and decryption. In this paper, based on the LWE problem on lattices, we propose an attribute-based fully homomorphic scheme with short ciphertext. More specifically, by classifying the system’s attributes and using the special structure matrix in MP12, we remove the dependency of ciphertext size on system’s attributes ℓ and the ciphertext size is no longer increased with the total number of system’s attributes. In addition, by introducing the function G − 1 in the homomorphic operations, we completely rerandomize the error term in the new ciphertext and have a very tight and simple error analysis using sub-Gaussianity. Besides, performance analysis shows that when ℓ = 2 and n = 284 according to the parameter suggestion given by Micciancio and Dai et al., the size of ciphertext in our scheme is reduced by at least 73.3%, not to mention ℓ > 2 . The larger the ℓ , the more observable of our scheme. The short ciphertext in our construction can not only reduce the communication overhead but also reduce the running time of encryption and decryption. Finally, our scheme is proved to be secure in the standard model.
Weeding Method of Traditional Chinese Medicine Planting Based on Big Data Analysis

With the continuous development of China’s society and economy, China’s various high-tech science and technology are constantly applied and updated in our daily life, and the level of infrastructure construction in our country has been constantly improved. In this era of big data, the application of big data technology has successfully reduced the pressure of people in work and study. The research on the methods of planting and weeding of traditional Chinese medicine has been highly concerned by people from all walks of life. The application range of traditional Chinese medicine is very wide. It can not only be used in the treatment of diseases, but also in health care and agriculture. In order to better help the research of weeding methods in traditional Chinese medicine planting in the new era, this paper puts forward the application of big data technology in the research of weed control methods of traditional Chinese medicine planting. Through the analysis method of big data, this paper analyzes some problems that need to be solved in the current development of traditional Chinese medicine planting and weeding, so as to formulate a set of research scheme of traditional Chinese medicine planting and weeding methods based on big data analysis in this era. Through the analysis, the method proposed in this paper successfully provides a new development idea for the research of weed control method of traditional Chinese medicine based on big data analysis.
SECONDARY MITOCHONDRIAL DYSFUNCTION

Mitochondria are the most vital organelle in the cell because of its multitask properties. They are well known for the production of energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) through oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), which involves multiple complexes and cofactors. Mitochondria in addition to ATP production, also perform other vital functions like generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), antioxidants, apoptosis, signaling and hormone actions. Because of their multiple actions, it is quite expected that their dysfunction will result in the number of effects. Since most vital organs exclusively depend on ATP to perform their functions, therefore impediment in its supply resulting from mitochondrial dysfunction will be detrimental and have a widespread spectrum. Neurodegenerative disorders, Huntington’s disease, cardiovascular disease (CVD), epilepsy, aging, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, autism, muscular atrophy, lou gehrig’s disease, neoplasia, down syndrome are few instances where mitochondrial dysfunction is the basic cause in pathogenesis. Mitochondrial disorders are either Primary or secondary disorders. Primary mitochondrial disease or disorder (PMD) has mitochondrial or nuclear deoxyribonucleic acid (mt DNA or nDNA) mutation affecting oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). While Secondary mitochondrial dysfunction (SMD) does not involve OXPHOS but is the result of mutations in non OXPHOS genes. Secondary mitochondrial dysfunction (SMD) can also be acquired secondary to adverse factors those cause oxidative stress. All this highlights the role of mitochondria and makes it a new therapeutic target in managing these disorders. The present review has briefly discussed the secondary mitochondrial dysfunctional disorders and the approach to tackle it.
Effects of ionic strength, background electrolytes, heavy metals, and redox- active species on the reduction of hexavalent chromium by Ecklonia biomass

The biomass of the brown seaweed, Ecklonia, was used to remove Cr(VI) from wastewater. Previously, Cr(VI) was removed through its reduction to Cr(III) when brought into contact with the biomass. In this study, the effects of ionic strength, background electrolytes, and Cr(III), Ni(II), Zn(II), and Fe(III) on the Cr(VI) reduction were examined. An increased ionic strength inhibited the Cr(VI) reduction. The presence of other heavy metals, such as Cr(III), Ni(II), or Zn(II), only slightly affected the Cr(VI) reduction, while Fe(III) enhanced the reduction. Although the above various parameters could affect the reduction rate of Cr(VI) by Ecklonia biomass, these effects were relatively smaller than those of pH and temperature. In addition, the previously derived rate equation was found to be applicable over a range of ionic strengths and with different background electrolytes. In conclusion, Ecklonia, bioniass may be a good candidate as a biosorbent for the removal of Cr(VI) from wastewaters containing various other impurities, and scale-up to a practical process may be accomplished using the previously derived rate equation.
Comparison of Plantar Pressure Between Patients With Severe Chronic Lateral Ankle Instability and Healthy Subjects

Background: The biomechanical pathophysiology of chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) is not fully understood. Planter pressure is susceptible to subtle changes in foot and ankle movement and could be used to detect CLAI. Therefore, this study aimed to compare plantar pressure between patients with CLAI and healthy subjects.Methods: Eighteen patients with CLAI who were scheduled for anterolateral ligament repair (9 women and 9 men) and 100 healthy subjects (50 women and 50 men) were included. Using an in-shoe pressure sensor system with ten plantar pressure sensors, the plantar pressure was recorded at a sampling rate of 200 Hz while walking. Analyses were adjusted for body mass index and gait speed.Results: Patients with CLAI had a significantly lower peak pressure on the hallux and toes than did healthy subjects. However, patients with CLAI had a significantly higher peak pressure on the medial aspect of the foot than did healthy subjects. Conclusions: The planter pressure distribution significantly differed between patients with CLAI and healthy subjects. The difference could have been due to a compensatory mechanism to prevent ankle instability. These findings could be used to elucidate the biomechanical pathophysiology of CLAI.
Postoperative Clinical Outcomes of Thoracoscopic Surgery under Local Anesthesia in Patients with Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax

(1) Background: since the technologies of anesthesia and surgery were advanced, video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) under local anesthesia (LA) has been widely carried out and is considered a robust surgical technique to prevent the recurrence of pneumothorax in patients with recurrent primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). In this study, postoperative clinical outcomes were compared to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of VATS under LA compared with general anesthesia (GA) in patients with PSP. (2) Methods: 255 patients underwent wedge resection underwent VATS for PSP in our hospital from January 2014 to June 2019. Of them, 30 patients underwent the operation under LA and the others underwent the operation under GA. Except for the anesthesia method, the same surgical technique was adopted for all patients. All medical records were retrospectively reviewed. (3) Results: the total operation time and total hospital days were relatively shorter, post-chest tube drainage was significantly shorter (0.04), and visual analog scale (VAS) scores in the outpatient clinic were significantly lower in the LA group than in the GA group (p = 0.01). The incidence of postoperative recurrence after discharge in the LA group (3.3%) was also lower than in the GA group (18.67%) (p = 0.001). In the LA group, there were no cases of conversion to intubation. (4) Conclusions: our results showed relatively better clinical outcomes in VATS under LA with sedation than under GA in the treatment of PSP. Hence, LA with sedation can be considered as a robust anesthetic technique for VATS and as applicable in the surgical treatment of PSP.
Effect of dietary supplementation of probiotic, phytobiotics or their combination on performance, blood indices and jejunal morphology of laying hens during post peak production

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation of probiotic (Lactobacillus acidophilus), phytobiotics (bay leaves, onion peel and garlic peel) or their combination on blood parameters, morphology of digestive tract and performance of laying hens. The experiment used 144 laying hens aged 72 weeks old, and divided into 6 treatments including Ctl (basal feed as control); Pr (basal feed + 1.2 mL/day of probiotic L. acidophilus); Ph2 (basal diet + 2% phytobiotic of diet); PrPh2 (basal diet + 1.2 mL/day probiotic + 2% phytobiotic); PrPh4 (basal diet +1.2 mL/day probiotic + 4% phytobiotic) and PrPh6 (basal diet + 1.2 mL/day probiotic + 6% phytobiotic). Feed intake and egg mass were weekly recorded. One chick from each replicate was blood sampled and then slaughtered for data collection. Results showed that treatments had no effect on hemoglobin, erythrocyte and leukocyte of hens. The control hens had higher levels of cholesterol and LDL than that of PrPh2, PrPh4 and PrPh6 hens. HDL level tended to be higher in PrPh2 and PrPh4 as compared to control hens. Compared to control, the villi height of jejunum was higher in the treated hens, with PrPh4 had the highest villi height. Ileal protein digestibility tended to be higher in the treated than that in control hens. Also, there was a clear tendency that feed conversion ratio was lower in the treated hens than that of control. In conclusion, the combined use of probiotics and phytobiotics improved physiological condition, ileal histomorphology, ileal protein digestibility and feed conversion of laying hens during post peak production.
Control separation based fault accommodation for flexible hypersonic vehicles

This paper addresses a fault accommodation issue for flexible hypersonic vehicles by the static output feedback. Firstly, a longitudinal dynamics for hypersonic vehicles is established in the ODE-beam cascade form and the distributed fault model is built. Next, a novel fault accommodation scheme is developed to achieve fault accommodation and vibration suppression. Such a control strategy is based on the control separation formulation: one component is for accommodating the distributed fault, another one is for the closed-loop stability. The input-to-state stability of the closed-loop system is analysed by using the direct Lyapunov method and bilinear matrix inequalities technique. Then, a new algorithm is provided to obtain the control gain matrices of the fault-tolerant control law. Finally, the simulation results are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the theoretical results.
Transformer-Less Boost Converter With Reduced Voltage Stress for High Voltage Step-Up Applications

In this article, a new transformer-less boost converter (TBC) is proposed to achieve high step-up voltage with a reduced voltage across switches. The proposed topology has the advantage of providing a high voltage gain, low voltage stress on the active switches, simplified control, and high efficiency. The structure is derived by modifying the classical switched inductor boost converter (SIBC) by replacing two of the diodes with a capacitor and a control switch, which results in a total output voltage equally shared by the two switches. Thus, the proposed converter needs a lesser number of diodes than the conventional SIBC, where the two active switches equally share the total output voltage and thereby reducing the voltage stress across the switches to half. Hence, low voltage rating switches can be used to design the proposed TBC structure. Also, a higher voltage gain is achieved using TBC without increasing the number of components of the existing SIBC. Furthermore, the proposed converter provides the common ground connection of source and load. The detailed analysis, effect of nonidealities, design, and comparison are presented. The experimental results of the proposed TBC are presented to validate its functionality and theoretical analysis.
Air Temperature Regulates Erodible Landscape, Water, and Sediment Fluxes in the Permafrost‐Dominated Catchment on the Tibetan Plateau

Approximately 40% of the Tibetan Plateau (TP) is underlain by continuous permafrost, yet its impact on fluvial water and sediment dynamics remains poorly investigated. Here we show that water and sediment dynamics in the permafrost‐dominated Tuotuohe basin on the TP are driven by air temperature and permafrost thaw, based on 33‐year daily in situ observations (1985–2017). Air temperature regulates the seasonal patterns of discharge and suspended sediment concentration (SSC) by controlling the changes in active contributing drainage area (ACDA, the unfrozen erodible landscape that contributes hydrogeomorphic processes within a catchment) and governing multiple thermal processes such as glacier‐snow melt and permafrost thaw. Rainstorms determine the short‐lived fluvial extreme events by intensifying slope processes and channel erosion and likely also by enhancing thaw slumps. Furthermore, the SSCs at equal levels of discharges are lower in autumn (September–October) than in spring (May–June) and summer (July–August). This reduced sediment availability in autumn can possibly be attributed to the increased supra‐permafrost groundwater runoff and the reduced surface runoff and erosion. Due to rapid climate warming, the ACDA has increased significantly from 1985 to 2017, implying expanding erodible landscapes for hydrogeomorphic processes. As a result, the fluvial water and sediment fluxes have substantially increased. In a warmer and wetter future for the TP, the fluvial sediment fluxes of similar permafrost‐underlain basins will continue to increase with expanding erodible landscapes and intensifying thermal and pluvial‐driven geomorphic processes. Thus, permafrost thaw should be considered as an important driver of past and future water and sediment changes for the TP.
On the Moral Functions of Language

Previous comparisons of language and morality have taken a cognitively internalist (i.e., within-minds) perspective. We take a socially externalist (i.e., between-minds) perspective, viewing both language and morality as forms of social action. During human evolution, social cognitive adaptations for cooperation evolved, including cooperative communication (social acts to mentally coordinate with others for common goals) and social normativity (social acts to regulate cooperative social relationships). As human cooperation scaled up in complexity, cooperative communication and social normativity scaled up as well, leading to the development of culturally elaborated forms of language and morality. Language facilitates all aspects of morality and is even necessary for certain aspects. Humans use language to (1) initiate, (2) preserve, (3) revise, and (4) act on morality in ways such as forming joint commitments, teaching norms, modifying social realities, and engaging in moral reason-giving.
ICT Skills of University Students from the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: (1) The COVID-19 pandemic has generated significant changes in teaching methods around the world, and the ideal of online education has become a reality. (2) Methods: A questionnaire was modified for this study in order to determine the following levels of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) skills: file creation, file management, the use of emails, the use of the internet, and online communication. In total, 360 students from the Faculty of Sports and Physical Education (FSPE), University of Novi Sad, participated in the study. (3) Results: The results show that there are differences between the estimated level of ICT skills and the ICT skills used in online education, such that students estimate their level of ICT skills as being higher than is necessary for online education (p < 0.05). There is also a correlation between the satisfaction with online education and ICT skills, showing that students with higher ICT knowledge are more satisfied with online education (p < 0.05). There is another correlation between the satisfaction with online education and the frequency of ICT use—the more ICTs are included, the more satisfied the students will be (p < 0.05). (4) Conclusions: The results of this study can serve as a recommendation for the implementation of FSPE students’ training in ICT skills, as well as an important basis for the systematic creation, improvement, and sustainability of online education in universities.