Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Consensus based framework for digital mobility monitoring

Digital mobility assessment using wearable sensor systems has the potential to capture walking performance in a patient's natural environment. It enables the monitoring of health status and disease progression and outcome evaluation of interventions in real-world situations. In contrast to laboratory settings, real-world walking occurs in non-conventional environments and under unconstrained and uncontrolled conditions. Despite the general understanding, there is a lack of agreed definitions about what constitutes real-world walking, impeding the comparison and interpretation of the acquired data across systems and studies. Hence, there is a need for a terminological framework for the guidance of further algorithmic implementation of digital measures for gait assessment. We used an objective methodology based on an adapted Delphi process to obtain consensus on specific terminology related to real-world walking by asking a diverse panel of clinical, scientific, and industrial stakeholders. Six constituents ("real-world", "walking", "purposeful", "walking bout", "walking speed", "turning") have successfully been defined in two feedback rounds. The identification of a consented set of real-world walking definitions has important implications for the development of assessment and analysis protocols, as well as for the reporting and comparison of digital mobility outcomes across studies and systems. The definitions will serve as a common framework for implementing digital and mobile technologies for gait assessment.
Nuclear myocardial perfusion studies do not predict vascular or myocardial architecture in advanced heart failure

Objective: To determine predictors of tissue that would benefit from improved blood flow in subjects with advanced heart disease. Background: Advanced regeneration and percutaneous revascularization strategies including revascularization of chronic total occlusions (CTO) are being used to potentially restore myocardial function in the growing population of patients with advanced heart disease. Predictors of myocardial recovery in this population have not been established. Methods: Cardiac tissue was collected from 27 subjects undergoing LVAD or cardiac transplantation who had nuclear perfusion imaging prior to procedure. Histologic analysis for fibrosis, vascular density and inflammation was performed and correlated with nuclear perfusion images from the same areas. In a subset of subjects, correlations of nuclear perfusion with TIMI flow by coronary arteriography was also performed. Results: Areas of both normal and abnormal epicardial coronary blood flow had a large variation in radiotracer uptake. There were no statistically significant correlations between uptake of radiotracer at rest and degree of cardiac fibrosis, vascular density or inflammation and the matched area of myocardium. Fibrosis varied from 5-50% in areas with severe defects and areas of normal radiotracer uptake. Endothelial density correlated with inflammation in end- stage heart disease. Conclusions: Radiotracer uptake poorly predicted both areas of severe fibrosis that will not benefit from increased blood flow and areas of minimal fibrosis that may recover. Correlation of inflammation and endothelial density support a hypothesis that inflammatory cytokines augment vascularity in myocardium. Novel strategies to improve function in advanced heart disease are in need of better markers of recovery.
Set-Theoretical Kripke-Style Semantics for an Extension of HpsUL, CnHpsUL* *

【 Abstract 】 This paper deals with non-algebraic Kripke-style semantics, i.e, set-theoretical Kripke-style semantics, for weakening-free non-commutative fuzzy logics. We first recall an extension of the pseudo-uninorm based fuzzy logic HpsUL , CnHpsUL* . We next introduce set-theoretical Kripke-style semantics for it.
360D: A dataset and baseline for dense depth estimation from 360 o images

We present a baseline for 360 o dense depth estimation from a single spherical panorama. We circumvent the unavailability of coupled 360 o color and depth image datasets by rendering a high quality 360 o dataset from existing 3D datasets. We then train a CNN designed speciﬁcally for 360 o content in a supervised manner, in order to predict a 360 o depth map from a single omnidirectional image in equirectangular format. Quantitative and qualitative results show the need for training directly in 360 o instead of relying on traditional 2D CNNs.
Translating Results from The Womed Model of Benign Thyroid Disease to A Practical Approach to Treat Fatigue In COVID-19 Patients Based on Combined Supplementation with Magnesium, Selenium, and Coenzyme Q10: A Treatment Strategy against Fatigue

We describe a small series of patients who were examined at a time post-COVID-19 infection. The main common complaint at presentation was fatigue. Using a previously described and clinically validated examination method based on 3D-Power Doppler sonography of the thyroid, we could identify signs of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiency in these cases. In our previous investigations we have been able to correlate CoQ10 deficiency with a metabolic switch to glycolysis, i.e. a biochemical process with low ATP production output. Combined supplementation with magnesium, selenomethionine and CoQ10 improved the clinical condition. Signs of CoQ10 deficiency persisted in 2 cases where stress situation through workload persisted. Stress is a condition associated with low levels of CoQ10. We propose that CoQ10 deficiency can be involved in the pathogenesis of COVID-19 infection affecting physical performance, and potentially also heart function resulting in fatigue. Experimental and clinical data from the literature on the use of CoQ10 suggest that this compound should be considered in treatment strategies for COVID-19 patients. *Correspondence: Roy Moncayo, WOMED, Private Practice, Karl-Kapferer-Strasse 5, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria, E-mail: Life-RM@outlook.com. Received: 27 November 2020; Accepted: 15 December 2020
Detection of Internal Short Circuit for Lithium-ion Battery Using Convolutional Neural Networks with Data Pre-processing

—Internal Short Circuit (ISCr) is main cause of dangerous incidents such as thermal runaway in a lithium-ion battery. However, if constant currents are applied to the battery as a load current, existing model-based methods have difficulty in estimating parameters in an equivalent circuit model of the battery accurately, resulting in problem of detection of the ISCr. In this paper, we propose a method for detecting the ISCr in the lithium-ion battery using the Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). Data pre-processing is conducted to enlarge the effect of ISCr in terminal voltages of the battery, and then the CNN algorithm is used to classify the degree of the ISCr faults. Dataset for the CNN is obtained from a MATLAB/Simulink battery model. The proposed method shows classification result with high accuracy of 96.0% and consequently contributes to detecting the ISCr in the battery early. 
POMEGRANATE JUICE AMELIORATES ATENOLOL TOXIC EFFECTS ON EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT

Hypertension is an increasing issue experienced by females during pregnancy. Gestational hypertension is treated by many antihypertensive drugs including methyldopa, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers. Atenolol is usually the drug of choice by obstetricians among beta blockers. Objective of this study was to find the fetotoxic effects of Atenolol in albino mice and protective potential of pomegranate juice against potential atenolol toxicity. Embryotoxic effect of atenolol was determined in pregnant mice, force fed orally through gavage three different atenolol concentrations (3.30μg/g, 2.50μg/g, 1.65μg/g body weight of treated mice, respectively) from 6th -12th day of gestation. Other three groups were made for antidote study and 50% diluted pomegranate juice was provided to each group along with above mentioned atenolol concentrations as an antidote. During osteogenesis, fetuses in atenolol exposure groups have varying degree of incomplete ossification in dose dependent way. Histological analysis had also shown teratogenic potential of atenolol in developing mice embryos. The present study revealed that administration of atenolol during organo-genetic period upset prenatal development in mice fetuses. To minimize the toxic effects of drug, pomegranate juice was provided to experimental mice. Positive outcomes represented that pomegranate juice has protective potential against Atenolol induced fetotoxicity.
Impact of Entrepreneurial Orientation on Corporate Profitability: Empirical Evidence from Nigerian Banking Sector

Organizations are said to be operating in a turbulent and hyper competitive environment, and it is their desire to continue to operate successfully by creating and delivering superior value to their customers while also learning how to adapt to a continuous and dynamic business environment. This study examines the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on profitability in Nigerian banking sector. The target population was 15 deposit money banks firms listed in Nigerian Stock Exchange. Secondary source of data collection was utilized with the Central bank of Nigerian Statistical Bulletin, Nigerian stock exchange fact book and Annual financial reports and accounts of banks from 2005 to 2017. In analyzing the data, this study utilised the panel data. Findings from the results indicated that risk taking (p=0.013), proactiveness (p=0.000), autonomy (p=0.001) were found to be significant predictors of (profitability) at 0.05 significant. On the other hand, innovation (0.485), competitiveness (0.066) was found to be insignificant. Based on the findings of this study, the study concludes that entrepreneurial orientation significantly enhances corporate profitability. Based on the findings, the study recommends that management of banks should continually sustain its capital adequacy drive, ensure sound corporate governance practice and efficient service delivery.
Antimicrobial Activity of Quinoxaline Derivatives

Different types of quinoxaline derivatives show antimicrobial activity. Quinoxalines, also named as Benzopyrazines, having a nitrogen ring, in organic chemistry is a hetrocyclic compounds containing a ring complex made up of a benzene ring and a pyrazine ring. To modify in their nucleus, they form different derivatives of quinoxaline which contains antimicrobial activity. To modify in their structure shows a wide variety of new therapeutic agents having better potency and lesser toxicity. This article is shows to review history, chemistry, synthesis and the derivatives of quinoxaline which shows antimicrobial activity. Keyword: Quinoxaline, Benzopyrazine, Antimicrobial activity
The 1970s and 1980s saw the consolidation of three influential approaches to the perception of harmony and tonality: the psychoacoustical approach of Ernst Terhardt (1976), the music-theoretical approach of Fred Lerdahl

The 1970s and 1980s saw the consolidation of three influential approaches to the perception of harmony and tonality: the psychoacoustical approach of Ernst Terhardt (1976), the music-theoretical approach of Fred Lerdahl (Lerdahl & Jackendoff, 1983 ), and the cognitive-empirical approach of Carol KTT 1mhansl (1990a) . Inevitably, each approach shed light on a signifi­ cant subset of relevant issues, while neglecting or failing to account for oth­ ers. Cross, West, and Howell (1991) have critically reviewed recent progress in the understanding of tonality. 1 They concluded that "the cognitive repre­ sentation of tonality appears far more structured than purely psycho­ acoustical accounts would seem to allow, somewhat differently structured from what might be implied by consideration of diatonic relations alone and yet somewhat more dynamic than seems implicit in the cognitive-structural­ ist account" (p. 238) . The aim of the present article is to overview recent research both within and between these areas. David Huron has continued his research on the perception of harmony and counterpoint. In Huron (1991) he analyzed keyboard scores of J.S. Bach and demonstrated that, while in general favoring consonant intervals, Bach additionally avoids intervals that fuse (octaves, fifths) consistent with an objective of maintaining the perceptual independence of voices, and sug­ gesting that fusion and consonance are distinct perceptual attributes of sonorities. Huron and Sellmer (1992) investigated the relationship between critical bandwidth and the spacing of chords. Huron (in preparation) sum­ marized the results of these and several other perceptual studies bearing on the conventions of voice leading in tonal music. An experimental study by Pritschet (1992) aimed to find concrete evi­ dence for the psychological reality of the root of a chord and failed. The author concluded that neither roughness nor pitch perception can account for the roots of chords as defined in music theory.2 In a similar vein, Platt
Learning theory from ﬁrst principles Lecture 4: Optimization for machine learning

1 Optimization in machine learning • In supervised machine learning, we are given n i.i. d. samples (xi, yi), i = 1, ,̇n of a couple of random variables (x, y) on X× Y and the goal is to find a predictor f : X → R with a small risk R(f) := E[l(y, f(x))] where l : Y × R → R is a loss function. This loss is typically convex in the second argument (see Lecture 3), which is thus considered as a weak assumption. • In the empirical risk minimization approach, we choose the predictor by minimizing the empirical risk over a parameterized set of predictors, potentially with regularization. For a parameterization {fθ}θ∈Rd and a regularizer Ω : R → R (e.g., Ω(θ) = ‖θ‖2 or Ω(θ) = ‖θ‖1), this requires to minimize
Tx-Rx Initial Access and Power Allocation for Uplink NOMA-mmWave Communications

Resumo— Este artigo investiga o desempenho do Acesso Múltiplo Não-Ortogonal em uma rede de ondas milimétricas com 2 usuários. Em particular, consideramos um cenário no qual tanto a estação base quanto os usuários estão equipados com um arranjo linear de antenas. Portanto, consideramos beamforming na BS e no UE sem nenhum conhecimento do estado do canal. Dado que a alocação de potência e o problema de Acesso Inicial entrelaçam-se, neste artigo, um problema conjunto de IA e alocação de potência é considerado visando otimizar a taxa de soma alcançável considerando um restrição de taxa mínima para cada usuário. Uma vez que tal problema é dito não-convexo, para resolvê-lo dividimos o mesmo em dois subproblemas de otimização (IA e alocação de potêncis), os quais são resolvidos utilizando a técnica de Otimização por Enxame de Partículas. Simulações são realizadas com o objetivo de comparar as taxas de soma alcançáveis dos sistemas NOMA e OMA. Os resultados mostram que a solução proposta supera o sistema OMA.
The Effect of the Comparison of Sodium Alginate-Gelatin Levels on Microspheres Characteristics (Produced by Ionic Gelation Method Aerosolized Technique)

The aim of this research is to investigate the effect of concentration ratio of sodium alginate-gelatin on the characteristics of microspheres. Microspheres were prepared with ionotropic gelation methods aerosolization technique with sodium alginate and gelatin as polymer matrixes, and calcium chloride (1.5 M) as the cross-linker, and then dried using freeze dryer. The concentration ratio of sodium alginate-gelatin that was used to make microsphere was divided into F1: 2.25:0.25%, F2: 1.75:0.75%, and F3: 1.25:1.25%. Resulting microspheres were characterized in terms of characteristics (yield, particle size, and swelling index). The result showed that there was an increase in yield and particle size, as sodium alginate concentration increased on formula. The statistical test showed the concentration ratio of sodium alginate-gelatine showed a significant meaning different from the yield and particle size. The swelling index shows that the swelling peak of microspheres became more quickly with increased sodium alginate concentration.
Exploring Students’ Acceptance of Computer Technology in Indian Universities

In the era of globalization, knowledge plays significant role in achieving competitive advantage and global competitiveness. The widespread penetration of internet provides implausible opportunities for the delivery of education, and in transforming higher education by creating a highly synergetic and personalized environment that will strengthen the way students grasp knowledge, communicate, & collaborate along with studying both on and off campus. Technology, has transformed the traditional classroom context of education. Recent research found that students in digital environment reports effective learning in both quality and quantity regardless of discipline or student type. The National policy on Education (1992) emphasized upon employing Educational Technology to improvise the quality of education and aims at preparing youth for holistic socio-economic development of the nation . The ICT era appears to have finally dawned in India and has increased the availability of educational opportunities. The objective of this research is to study perception of students regarding traditional lecture methodologies supported by digital multimedia instructional materials. It also attempts to study their impact on various learning outcomes.
An Interactive and Responsive Virtual Reality Environment for Participatory Urban Planning

Urban simulation using Virtual Reality can provide an interactive and responsive environment for participatory planning to evaluate alternative designs, regulations and environmental policies. The objectives therefore are that the virtual world is perceived as real and enables people to feel connected to the world and to bring VR technology to all citizens so that they can help to shape the city in a participating way. Therefore, we present a virtual reality environment with multi-modal trafﬁc simulation for participatory planning of urban areas. Using a gamiﬁed approach with story-telling enables to engage and guide participants through the environment accompanied by virtual questionnaires for in-situ feedback. This paper demonstrates the feasibility of virtual reality environments to perform participation via immersion and interaction for gathering immediate and authentic feedback guided with a systematic approach to simplify analysis. We describe the technology, developments and theories behind virtual environments and simulation. Finally, we provide insights from our evaluation of the proposed urban simulation used in two real world projects. The combination of highly immersive and interactive virtual environments with trafﬁc simulation was appreciated by the participants and resulted in highly valuable feedback for professional planners.
Bamboo Shoots – An Emerging New Age Health Food

Bamboos are tall arborescent grasses belonging to the family Poaceae, popularly known for their wide range of industrial uses and has been associated with human civilization from time immemorial. Bamboo has been gaining increased global attention as an alternative horticulture/plantation crop with multiple uses and benefits, providing human beings with various resources. Bamboo is widely distributed, renewable resource, productive, versatile, low cost, easily accessed and environment-enhancing resource (Sastry, 2008). In recent times, bamboo has gained increased attention due to its carbon sequestration potential. At the ecosystem level, the carbon stock of a mature bamboo forest is on par with most other natural forests and plantations. Bamboo is synonymous with tradition and culture of rural and tribal populations and is an integral part of their cultural and social ethos (Tewari, 1988; Madhab, 2003). A lesser known fact of bamboos is utilization of its juvenile shoots as a food item. In India, 18 native bamboo species have been identified as economically important of which around 10 species are edible (Table 1). In China, shoots have been exploited as a traditional forest vegetable for more than 2,500 years and has been explicitly used in the traditional South Asian cuisine for many centuries. Of all species, Phyllostachys pubescens (Moso) has been largely cultivated and utilized for shoots in China. New culms or juvenile shoots in bamboos usually develop with the beginning of the rainy season in June/July, during which the
Female Economic Empowerment and Domestic Violence

This reporT invesTigaTes the relationship between female economic empowerment and domestic violence, using administrative data on women’s potential earnings and hospital visits for injuries caused by assault. The results show that an increase in a woman’s potential earnings increases the probability that she will be assaulted, and increases the probability that her husband will be admitted to a hospital for reasons related to mental health, substance abuse or assault. This relationship indicates that female economic independence can have an unforeseen backlash, even in a gender-equal country like Sweden.
Why sustainable transport policies will fail : European Union climate policy in the light of transport taboos

There is widespread consensus that current climate policy for passenger transportation is insufficient to achieve significant emission reductions in line with global climate stabilization goals. This article consequently has a starting point in the notion of ‘path dependency’ (Schwanen, Banister and Anable 2011) and an observed ‘implementation gap’ (Banister and Hickman 2012), suggesting that significant mitigation policies for transport do not emerge in the European Union because of various interlinked ‘transport taboos’, i.e. barriers to the design, acceptance and implementation of such transport policies that remain unaddressed as they constitute political risk. The paper argues that without addressing transport taboos, such as highly unequal individual contributions to transport volumes and emissions, social inequality of planned market-based measures, the role of lobbyism, and the various social and psychological functions of mobility, it will remain difficult to achieve significant emission reductions in passenger transport. Yet, transport taboos remain largely ignored among EU policy makers because their discussion would violate ‘order’, i.e. harm specific interests within
Debt Maturity and Information Production

The maturity of a firm's liabilities affects the information financiers produce about the firm’s assets. In my model, long-term financing creates an excessive tendency for financiers to acquire information and screen out lower quality borrowers. In contrast, short-term financing deters information production at origination but induces it when firms are forced to liquidate, depressing the market value of assets due to adverse selection. Through the feedback effect between firms' maturity structures and asset prices, increases in uncertainty can impair the aggregate volume of short-term financing and investment. The analysis can jointly rationalize i) the widespread use of short-term debt by financial firms, ii) periodic disruptions in short-term funding markets and iii) regulations that curb short-term funding markets in normal times and support them in periods of market stress.