Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Formation and Organization of Self-Assembled Monolayer (SAM) for Escherichia coli Detection: A Review

SAM is known as a tuneable platform through an ultra-thin, biocompatible, and controlled organic film formed by self-assembled from a strong chemisorption of thiols (R-S-H) or its derivatives (R-OH, R-COO, R-COOH, R-NH2, etc.) onto metal or semiconductor substrate. The monolayer is offering hydrophobic-hydrophilic control depending on their terminal group. These flexibilities were functionalized in order to immobilize the biomolecule like DNA/RNA, antibody/antigen, bacteriophages, and aptamers as a selective receptor to capture E. coli selectively as the most dangerous microorganism in environmental water into an array system called biosensor. A number of methods have been developed to characterize the performance of SAM functionalization in immobilizing biomolecule for E. coli rapid detection and real time in optical and electrochemical (amperometric, potentiometric, and impedimetric). Till date, nano-materials and nanotechnologies has significantly contributed as a key role as in basic platform forming the sensor sensitively. Nano materials offer attractive properties like shape dependent physical and unique size, easy synthesize, easy surface functionalization, and enhancement of an electron transfer. This review will discuss the biomolecule immobilization techniques with SAM and the sensing mechanism.
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EMOTION PREDICTION ON A TEXT BY CNN, LSTM AND BI-LSTM

Sentiment Analysis is a field of Natural Language Processing (NLP) that develops the system that tries to automatically identify and extract the emotions depicted by the text. Nowadays people can generate their opinion, views, and attitude about a product, person or issue in social media whenever and wherever possible. This opinionative and user-generated content occupies the major source of information on the World Wide Web. Identifying the emotion depicted by this text is very useful in many applications such as marketing analysis, public relations, product reviews, net promoter scoring, product feedback, and customer service. Generally, it identifies sentiment like joy, sadness, fear, anger and the like. And also the attributes of the expression such as its Polarity, Subject and the Opinion holder who express the sentiment. Ciphering of emotion and emotion intensity portrait by a text is a very challenging task. The crucial step of emotion analysis is feature extraction from the text because it defines the accuracy of emotion prediction. In this paper, emotion prediction is computed by using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), Long Short Term Memory (Conv - LSTM) and Bidirectional Long Short Term Memory (BI-LSTM). As a result, BI-LSTM outperforms all the models with high accuracy. (
GENDER ANALYSIS OF ASSET DISTRIBUTION AND CHILDREN’S SCHOOLING AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

There is growing evidence that the gender distribution of wealth matters especially considering the fact that asset ownership is related to wellbeing, women empowerment and poverty alleviation. Not much is known about the gender distribution of wealth in the rural areas in Ogun state, Nigeria. This study assessed gender and asset distribution in Ogun State, South-west Nigeria using cross-sectional data collected from a total of 260 households selected through a five stage sampling procedure. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and ordinary least squares multiple regression analysis. The findings from the study shows that an average rural household in the sample was made up of six persons and households were predominantly headed by males (88%). The mean worth of households’ physical assets was ₦1,402,791.00, about 15% of which was owned by women. The ordinary least squares multiple regression analysis revealed that women’s share of assets had a positive influence (P<0.05) on the number of years of formal education completed by children below eighteen years. The education of father and mother were also significant at (P < 0.05) and (P < 0.01) respectively and these show that children have longer access to education when parents have at least secondary school education. Some identified constraints to women asset ownership in the study area were lack of capital (67%), domestic challenges (65%), cultural barriers to female inheritance (56%), and unemployment (52%). Based on these findings it is recommended that women should be encouraged to own more assets so as to be able to positively affect their children’s welfare in terms of education. The economic situation of women can be enhanced by promoting their access to productive assets through indigenous savings and credit associations. The rural households should further be exposed to awareness talks through extension agents stressing the values of education to all in our contemporary world.
STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES IN RELATION TO EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF STUDENT TEACHERS OF PUNJAB

Teacher stress has been an area of concern since the previous century. Lot of researches has been undertaken in this area in India. But student teacher stress is almost an unexplored area which needs thorough investigation. Student teachers of the B. Ed course experience much stress before the commencement of the teaching practice. Teacher education programmes concentrate mainly on methodology and do very little in preparing student teachers to cope with the anxieties and stresses associated with student roles, relationships and responsibilities of teaching. Teacher education curriculum in Punjab also offers no provision to address such a grave problem. Hence the present study was undertaken mainly to investigate on the on the following key aspects related to the student teachers’ stress.
Development of a Sensor Using Electro-conductive Yarns in Recognition of Human Rubbing Action

We have developed a slip sensor which is knitted by tension-sensitive conductive yarns. Because the yarn is only sensitive with lateral deformations, a special way to knit these yarns has been proposed. To do so, this sensor is both sensitive to normal and tangential pressure which is troublesome for detecting incipient slips on the surface on the sensor. Therefore, DWT (Discrete Wavelet Transform) method is employed to distinguish the slip and the change of normal force. Finally, an experiment to detect the rubbing action of human finger on the surface of the sensor is constructed to show the potential of the system.
Dictionary Learning for Massive Matrix Factorization

Sparse matrix factorization is a popular tool to obtain interpretable data decompositions, which are also effective to perform data completion or denoising. Its applicability to large datasets has been addressed with online and randomized methods, that reduce the complexity in one of the matrix dimension, but not in both of them. In this paper, we tackle very large matrices in both dimensions. We propose a new factorization method that scales gracefully to terabyte-scale datasets. Those could not be processed by previous algorithms in a reasonable amount of time. We demonstrate the efficiency of our approach on massive functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) data, and on matrix completion problems for recommender systems, where we obtain significant speed-ups compared to state-of-the art coordinate descent methods.
Evaluation of myopia and its correlation with axial length of eyeball – A cross sectional study in a tertiary care center

Myopia is a major threat for vision health across the world. It is responsible for around 75% of refraction related complications with serious social and economic consequences. Patients with severe forms of myopia or high myopia are more susceptible to ocular abnormalities such as lacquer cracks, retinal detachment, chorioretinal atrophy and glaucoma. Simple myopia is due to variation within normal limits of the optical system. Materials and methods:A total of 100 myopic subjects (200 eyes) age group 6-60 years were examined and the axial lengths of these eyes were determined using A-scan Ultrasonography. Statistical analysis was done with Mean, standard deviation and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results:On stastical analysis we noted that mean axial length increases as the degree of myopia increases with a strong positive correlation (r = 0.9475). This study also revealed that the myopia is more common in female (56%) than male (44%). It is also found that maximum no of cases were found in the age group of 11-20 years followed by21-30. Least number of cases were found in extremes of age groups. Conclusion:From this study of 100 patients (200 myopic eyes) a positive correlation between the mean axial lengths and degree of myopia was seen and also the longer the axial length the severer the myopia.
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ÐResults are presented from a study into the eects of scuba diving on water column structure in perennially ice-covered Lake Fryxell, Antarctica. General theoretical predictions are compared with results, which assess potential impacts from diving activities on water quality parameters related to disruptions to water column stability and dissolved gas concentrations. Potential mechanisms of water column disturbance are considered including: (1) mixing due to diver motion, (2) mixing by diverexhaled bubble plumes and (3) changes of water column gas concentrations due to dissolution of diverexhaled gases. Data (temperature, dissolved oxygen, speci®c conductance, pH, dissolved organic carbon, salinity) were collected from two control holes and one dive hole immediately before and 2.5 d after dive activities. Variability in measured parameters did not dier signi®cantly between sampling sites either before or after diving; and dierences between control holes and dive hole observations, on a depth-by-depth basis, were within the range of expected statistical ̄uctuations. Preand post-dive virus-like particle, bacterial, ciliate, photoand heterotrophic ̄agellate densities also did not dier signi®cantly. An apparent lack of long-term trends indicative of water column destabilization over the past 18 ys of diving is discussed, along with recent evidence for deep mixing in this lake. Although all potentially aected parameters have not been considered, theoretical model results and an analysis of ®eld data suggest that diving impacts on physicochemical properties and microbial distributions in a closed-basin, ice-covered lake occur at spatiotemporal scales other than those considered in this study. # 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved Key wordsÐscuba diving, impact assessment, disturbance, dissolved gases, water quality, Antarctica, polar lakes, strati®cation, stability
The Impact of Increasing Carbohydrate Intake Doses on Exogenous Carbohydrate Oxidation, Substrate Utilization, and Exercise Performance

This study investigated the impact of glucose ingestion at rates of 15 g•hr, 30 g•hr, and 60 g•hr on carbohydrate metabolism and exercise performance. Twelve cyclist/triathletes cycled at ~75% V& O2 PEAK for two hours while ingesting glucose drinks delivering 15, 30, and 60 g•hr or a placebo. Glucose drinks were extrinsically labeled with 1.8 mg•g U-C-glucose. Expired breath samples and blood samples were collected every 15 minutes for future analyses. Immediately following the two hour constant load exercise session, participants completed a 20-km time-trial as quickly as possible. Exogenous glucose oxidation rose significantly as ingestion rate increased. Blood glucose and insulin were highest when ingesting 60 g•hr while free fatty acids were the lowest. Insulin and free fatty acid responses for placebo and the 15 g•hr trial were virtually identical. Liver glucose oxidation was significantly reduced by increasing glucose ingestion. Relative to placebo, glucose ingestion improved (p < 0.01) time-trial performance with no statistical difference between glucose doses. The findings of this study indicate that increasing glucose ingestion rate increases oxidation of exogenous glucose and spares liver-derived glucose. This study also demonstrates that 60 g•hr provided the most consistent improvements in performance, even though performance
Structural Properties of Chemically Spray Deposited BaTiO3 Thin Films

Abstract The perovskites family includes many titanates which are used in various electroceramic. Barium titanate is a common ferroelectric material with a high dielectric constant, widely utilized to manufacture electronic components such as multilayer capacitors, positive temperature coefficient thermistors, piezoelectric transducers, and a variety of electro-optic devices. In the present work barium titanate (BaTiO3) thin films have been deposited onto a glass substrate by using the chemical spray pyrolysis method at 623K. The structural properties of the as deposited films have been studied. The X-ray diffraction pattern confirmed the polycrystalline nature of the films with a cubic crystal structure. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed the homogeneous, void free and uniform microstructure is observed throughout the surface area.
Product Diversification and the Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Kenya

This study sought to establish the impact product diversification strategies as used by manufacturing entities in Kenya on the financial performance of these entities focusing on the earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) and return on assets (ROA). Limited research has been carried out on how manufacturing entities in Kenya manage operational risks despite these entities facing high volatility in the operating environment. The objectives of the study therefore focus on how product diversification as a risk management strategy influences the financial performance of manufacturing entities in Kenya. The research was based on the modern portfolio theory as by carefully choosing of investments to be included in a portfolio; an investor can effectively minimize the risk exposure and in the process maximize the portfolio expected return. The study used ten year panel data for the period spanning 2007 – 2016 from a sample of forty nine companies. From the findings, the null hypotheses of the study were not rejected implying that product diversification does not have a significant influence on the financial performance of manufacturing entities in Kenya when measured against both EBITS and ROA.
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MULTIBIT FLIPFLOP USING COMBINATIONAL LOGIC

— Data-driven clock gated (DDCG) and multibit flip-flops (MBFFs) are two low-power design systems that are normally treated freely. Merging these procedures into a single get-together algorithm and design stream empowers furthermore power speculation reserves. We contemplate MBFF assortment and its agreeable vitality with FF data-to-clock toggling probabilities. A probabilistic model is completed to extend the ordinary imperativeness speculation supports by get-together FFs in growing solicitation of their data-to-clock toggling probabilities. We show a front-end design stream, guided by physical configuration considerations for a 65-nm 32-bit MIPS and a 28-nm mechanical framework processor. It is seemed to achieve the power save assets of 23% and 17%, independently, stood out and designs from standard FFs. About part of the assets was a result of planning the DDCG into the MBFFs.
LIGHT SIDE EMITTING TEXTILE STRUCTURES

In self-reinforced polymeric materials (SRPMs), the same polymer forms both the reinforcing and matrix phases. SRPMs are also referred to as single-phase or homocomposites. Moreover, in the open literature, such polymer composites in which the reinforcement and matrix polymers are different but belong to the same family of polymers are also termed as SRPMs. The basic concept of selfreinforcement is the creation of a one-, twoor three-dimensional alignment (1D, 2D or 3D, respectively) within the matrix to fulfill the role of matrix reinforcement. Reinforcing action requires that the generated structure possesses a higher stiffness and strength than the matrix and, in addition, is well “bonded” to the matrix polymer. As a consequence, the stress can be transferred from the “weak” matrix to the “strong” reinforcing structure, according to the “working principle” of all composites. [1] Current trends toward environmentally friendly composite systems focus on the use of natural fibers as alternatives to glass fibers. Although these fibers do have some ecological advantages over glass fibers (since they are renewable and can be incinerated), natural fiber-based composites are generally not mechanically recyclable. [2] The concept of SPC (refers to “one polymer composite”) has been introduced by Capiati and Porter in 1975. [3] Loss in stiffness and strength of the reinforcement happens via thermally induced shrinkage (relaxation), partial melting which are accompanied by substantial changes in the morphology. [4]. Various processing routes for development of self-reinforced composites were adopted by researchers such as melt or powder impregnation [6], hot compaction [2], coextrusion technology [7], film stacking method.
Human resource development through technical and vocational education and trainings (TVET) system in Baluchistan: A critical SWOT analysis

Human resource development (HRD) through technical and vocational education and training (TVET) consists upon provision of different skill trades through provincial and federal TVET authorities/commissions and allied TVET departments in Baluchistan. The strength of TVET system include both technical education and vocational trainings, provincial TVET authority, TVET allied departments, TVET dissemination through private and public sectors, membership in TVET laws and protocol mechanism endorsed by ILO and UNESCO, trade testing boards, and many more attributes. TVET Weaknesses are present in administrative and legal issues among TVET authorities and departments, highly imbalanced and skewed skill trades among technical education and vocational trainings, skill trades deficiencies, gender-wise biased provision of skills, skill quality compromises, inadequate number of TVET institutions, traditional TVET skill trades, and non-collaboration among TVET institutions and authorities. The opportunities lie in newly emerging skill demand in projects of CPEC, international markets of Europe, Middle East, and neighboring Gulf states for decent work and earnings, national skill demands, HRD through skill development of labor force, provincial skill policies, and absorption of skills in mega projects. Probable threats to TVET system include slower and lower skill formation, skill shortages and biasness for females and rural areas, in-competitiveness of local skill provision regionally, imbalanced among technical education and vocational training, expected arrival of Chinese skilled labor force, expansion of TVET trades to highly demand driven skills, and lowest socio-economic indicators for the establishment and development of TVET system in Baluchistan. Policy recommendations implies for skill development and human capital formation through a set of strategically wellcoordinated and comprehensive actions for the development of TVET system in Baluchistan.
A Deterministic Heterogeneous Clustering Algorithm

: The energy supply of nodes will be limited strictly in the wireless sensor networks (WSN). Many algorithms propose to increase the efficiency of Sensor Networks. Many Clustering protocols have been proposed to improve system throughput and system delay, and increase energy saving. This work proposes to improve the life of a heterogeneous sensor network. Earlier work in this field e.g. LEACH (Low Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy) protocol and SEP (A Stable Election Protocol) use probabilistic algorithm. This paper uses a deterministic approach. It takes into consideration of many factors such as current energy of sensor node, percentage of nodes that not have been selected as Cluster Heads (CHs) in each round due to location reason and number of consecutive rounds in which a node has not been cluster-head. The proposed protocol is simulated and the results show a significant reduction in network energy consumption compared to heterogeneous network setup with LEACH and SEP protocol.
Study of size and value premium in south Asian countries

This study investigates the applicability of Fama and French’s three factor model for four Asian stocks market by analyzing monthly stock returns data, dated January 2003 to December 2011. The findings provide evidence for market factor to be significant in explaining the variations of stock returns in sampled stock markets. Further results suggest the significance of size and value factors in all markets except DSE.
Magnetic Resonance-Based Grading of Psoas and Paraspinal Muscle Edema: Is It Helpful in Diagnosing Lumbar Transverse Process Fractures?

In patients with blunt abdominal trauma, lumbar transverse process (TP) fractures are occasionally present along with other injuries. According to a previous study (1), among 536 patients who had blunt abdominal trauma, 39 patients (7.3%) were confirmed to have lumbar TP fractures on helical computed tomography (CT). Another study suggested that TP fractures should be regarded as an important marker for abdominal organ injuries (2). Multi-detector CT (MDCT) is a major modality for assessing osseous injury in an acute setting. However, if the patient has any sign of myelopathy, radiculopathy, or neurologic deficit, lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is indicated, rather than lumbar spine CT, because MRI is superior to CT in the assessment of spinal cord, intervertebral disc, and ligamentous injury (3). In these situations, predicting the presence or absence of TP fractures with MR is useful because it does not reMagnetic Resonance-Based Grading of Psoas and Paraspinal Muscle Edema: Is It Helpful in Diagnosing Lumbar Transverse Process Fractures? 요근과 척추주위 등 근육 부종의 자기공명영상 기반 등급화: 요추 횡돌기 골절 진단에 도움이 되는가?
Length Constrained Multiresolution Deformation for Surface Wrinkling

We present a method for deforming piecewise linear 3D curves with constant length constraint. We show how this constraint can be integrated into a multiresolution editing tool allowing an intuitive control of the deformation's extent and aspect. The constraint is enforced following two steps. A first step consists in approximating the initial length by modifying the multiresolution decomposition at some specified scale. In a second step the constraint is exactly enforced by constrained minimization of a smoothness criterion. This process then provides the core of an integrated wrinkling tool for soft tissues modelling. A curve on the mesh is deformed, providing a deformation profile which is propagated in a user-defined neighbourhood on the surface
Spatial Gaps in Management Quality: Evidence from a Lagging Region in Croatia

Embedding management and operational practices survey in a broader firm capabilities survey, this report finds that: (i) relative to the rest of Croatia, an average firm in the lagging region of the country (Eastern Croatia) is only slightly behind in the adoption of structured management practices. Nevertheless, overall, Croatia is farther from a frontier economy such as the United States. (ii) There is wide heterogeneity in adoption of management practices in the country, such that a large share of firms in the lagging region are badly managed relative to those in the rest of the country. (iii) Better managed firms in all regions, including Eastern Croatia, show superior firm performance. What drives better management? Global linkages matter for firms in other countries and in all regions of Croatia except the lagging region. Unlike other countries, firms in Croatia do not upgrade management quality as they age, perhaps due to lack of pro-competitive forces. This report recommends focusing on policies that improve allocative efficiency in the region and help firms establish global linkages, and more direct intervention for improving the management quality of firms.