Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Data Acquisition ROI Extraction Feature Extraction Feature Extraction Database Imposter Genuine Data Processing

Palm vein recognition is the latest biometrics technique used and researches currently. This method achieved high performance in identification due to the complexity of vein pattern on the palm. This studies proposed a review of overall process of vein recognition and vein recognition techniques. In particular, this studies is systematically described in three parts which is vein image acquisition and preprocessing, feature extraction and decision matching. According to the available work, various approaches for different kind of features extractions, palm vein segmentation and overall process will be discussed in this paper.
Microstrip Line Fed Planar Monopole Antenna for Multiband Operation

Currently, development of wireless communications is rapidly expanding, which leads to the requirement of using a single antenna to cover multiple applications for mobile devices. For these applications, triple or multiband planar monopole antennas are very suitable since they are compact, low profile and easy to fabricate. Recently, many multiband antenna researches have been widely investigated for wireless applications at this aim [1-2] . In addition, a dual-band operation for the application in the wireless local area network (WLAN) communication systems has been successfully designed [3-5]. The antenna properly incorporated with open-end slits on the ground plane has demonstrated for antenna performance improvement [6]. However, a multiband system is becoming necessary to provide more services including Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) and personal communications system (PCS), wireless local area network (WLAN) 5.2GHz. In this paper, we propose a planar monopole antenna with fixed slot cuts in the ground plane. The proposed antenna is not only compact in size but also capable for multiband operation such as PCS (1850–1990 MHz), UMTS (1920–2170 MHz), and WLAN (5150–5350 MHz). In addition, the proposed multiband antenna with relatively low profile is very suitable for multiband mobile communication systems. The experimental results and the details of the proposed antenna design are both presented and discussed.
Dispersive spectrum and orbital order of spinless p-band fermions in an optical lattice

We study single-particle properties of a spinless p-band correlated fermionic gas in an optical lattice by means of a variational cluster approach (VCA). The single-particle spectral function is almost flat at half filling and develops a strongly dispersive behavior at lower fillings. The competition between different orbital orderings is studied as a function of filling. We observe that an 'antiferromagnetic' orbital order develops at half filling and is destroyed by doping the system evolving into a disordered orbital state. At low-filling limit, we discuss the possibility of 'ferromagnetic' orbital order by complementing the VCA result with observations based on a trial wave function. We also study the behavior of the momentum distribution for different values of the on-site interaction. Finally, we introduce an integration contour in the complex plane which allows to efficiently carry out Matsubara frequency sums.
Preparation of Nanocellulose with Cation–Exchange Resin Catalysed Hydrolysis

Cellulose is the most abundant organic compound on earth and is present in a wide variety of living species, such as animals, plants and bacterial (Tingaut et al., 2010; ElazzouziHafraoui et al., 2008). This linear polymer is constituted of repeating ┚-D-glucopyranosyl units joined by 1→4-glycosidic linkages. The molecules of cellulose are stabilized laterally by hydrogen bonds between hydroxyl groups and oxygens of adjacent molecules. However, they can be broken chemically under strong aqueous acid or high temperature. Manipulating cellulose molecules on the nanometer scale to create the nanocellulose of excellent properties has become a hotspot of cellulose science. As for nanocellulose, it is currently believed that at least one of its dimension is lower than 100nm. Moreover, nanocellulose exhibits the property of certain gels or fluids under normal conditions. Compared with microcrystalline cellulose, nanocellulose presents very attractive properties such as low density, high chemical reactivity, high strength and modulus, and high transparency (Nogi et al., 2009; Lee et al., 2008; Paakko et al., 2007; Siro & Plackett, 2001). Therefore, nanocellulose has a great potential for use as filler in nanocomposites and have attracted a great deal of interest recently. Nanocellulose has been reported to improve the mechanical properties by incorporating into a wide range of polymer matrices, including poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), hydroxypropyl cellulose, poly(L-lactide), waterborne polyurethane, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), polyvinyl acetate, poly(o-ethoxyaniline). The composite applications may be for use as coatings and films, paints, foams, packaging. (Cai et al., 2011; Zimmermann et al., 2010; Pei et al., 2010; Wang et al., 2010; Mendez & Weder, 2010; de Rodriguez et al., 2006; Medeiros et al., 2008). Moreover, the potential of nanocellulose applications in the area of paper and paperboard manufacture is obvious. Nanocellulose are expected to enhance the fiber-fiber bond strength and, hence, have a strong reinforcement effect on paper materials. Nanocellulose may be useful as a barrier in grease-proof type of papers and as a wet-end additive to enhance retention, dry and wet strength in commodity type of paper and board products. Nanocellulose also can be used as a low calorie replacement for today’s carbohydrate additives used as thickeners, flavour carriers and suspension stabilizers in a wide variety of food products and is useful for producing fillings, crushes, chips, wafers, soups, gravies, puddings etc. On the other hand, the food applications were early recognised as a highly interesting application field for nanocellulose due to the rheological behaviour of the nanocellulose gel (Wikipedia, 2011).
Detection of Web Application Vulnerabilities Accelerated by GPU

The number and importance of web application increases fast. At the same time, the influence of vulnerabilities in web application grows as well. Automated tools are urgently needed because manual code reviews are inefficient and fallible. However, the time complexity of previous static code detection tools are O(n), which is not acceptable when processing a large quantity of web applications. We propose a novel method based on GPU to accelerate the detection of Web application vulnerabilities. More specifically, we decrease the time complexity of detecting XSS vulnerabilities based on dependence tree from O(n) to O(log(n)) and decrease the time complexity of detecting SQLI vulnerabilities based on automaton from O(n) to O(1). Experiment results show that the method based on GPU is much faster than traditional method based on CPU. KEYWORD: XSS, SQLI, Dependence Tree, Automaton, GPU 4th International Conference on Mechanical Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (MMME 2016) © 2016. The authors Published by Atlantis Press 329 Fig. 1 CPU and GPU methods to process dependence trees 3 DETECTION OF SQLI VULNERABILITIES BASED ON AUTOMATON Both methods on CPU and GPU to process automatons are demonstrated in figure 2. In the left part of the figure 2, the dashed arrows represent the visiting of single-thread method on CPU. Obviously, it visits each state of the automaton once, the time complexity of is O (n). In the right side of the figure 2, we assign a thread to each state of the automaton, and then all thread visits its corresponding state concurrently. Obviously, the multi-thread method of GPU has a constant time complexity which is O (1). Fig. 2 CPU and GPU methods to process automatons
Diagnostic value of body mass index, total lymphocyte count, and hemoglobin level combination to predict severe immunodeficiency in patients with human immunodeficiency virus

Background: CD4 lymphocyte count examination is not readily available, thus simple markers are required especially in regions with limited resources. This study 2 Ketut Suega et al. aim was to determine diagnostic value of Body Mass Index (BMI), Total Lymphocyte Count (TLC), and hemoglobin level to predict severe immunodeficiency in HIV patients. Methods: Hospital-base consecutive sampling was used in recruiting HIV patients who met inclusion criteria. Receiver operator characteristic (ROC) method was used to determine cut-off of BMI and hemoglobin level in predicting severe immunodeficiency. Diagnostic accuracy of combination of BMI, TLC, and hemoglobin level was tested by stratified multivariate analysis to predict severe immunodeficiency. Results: One hundred and ten samples were included in this study. Cut-off point for BMI to predict severe immunodeficiency was <18.5 kg/m, and for hemoglobin level was <12.2 gr/dl in male and <11.2 gr/dL in female. Using ROC diagnostic accuracy of BMI, TLC, and hemoglobin level combination was 90.3% (CI 95% 84.8-95.9%) with sensitivity 87.64% and specificity 71.42%; positive predicted value (PPV) 92.85%; negative predicted value (NVP) 57.69%; positive likelihood ratio (LH+) 3.07; and negative likelihood ratio (LH-) 0.17. Summary: Combination of BMI, TLC, and hemoglobin level is accurate and sensitive as a surrogate marker for CD4 lymphocyte count in initiating ARV treatment in regions with limited resources where CD4 lymphocyte count and viral load examinations are not readily available.
Long time behavior of flows moving by mean curvature, II

Here Ω is a bounded domain in R with a smooth boundary ∂Ω, Du = (D1u, . . . . . . , Dnu) is the gradient of u, Diu = ∂u/∂xi, ut = ∂u/∂t, H[u] = div(Du/ √ 1 + |Du|2) is the mean curvature of the graph of u, φ = φ(x) and u0 = u0(x) are given smooth functions. It is well known that, in general, the classical solvability of (1)–(3) fails if Ω is not mean convex. The latter means that the mean curvature H∂Ω(x) of ∂Ω with respect to the inward normal at x ∈ ∂Ω is nonnegative. Similarly, if Ω is not mean convex then the classical solution may not exist for the corresponding stationary problem
Student Motivation in Technology Application-based Online Tutorials in Educational Statistics Course

This research was conducted due to the lower of student’s learning performance on Educational Statistics course. Technology application based online tutorials was become a solution for the matter, because through this tutorial, student could correspond the subject with their daily lives, so that student motivation for learning the subject material could be increasing. A high motivation was indicated by the increasing of student learning performance. This research purposed to know how student’s motivation in participating Technology Application Based Online Tutorials on Educational Statistics course along with how the motivation’s influence to student learning performance after had participated the tutorial. The research subjects were 36 student who participated on online tutorial of Educational Statistics course in the period of online tutorial 2012. 1. The Researcher provided the online questionnaire to know the student’s motivation. Data Analysis of student’s Motivation was conducted in qualitative descriptive. While for knowing the motivation’s influence to learning performance, researcher performed the regression analysis. The research output showed that after had participated within this tutorial, student’s motivation in learning the course was increasing. In addition to that, on this research was looked that motivation had affected the learning motivation which amounting to 88,7% by the following regression equation y=-116.506+1.769 x.
Darkroom Mansion postmortem

Darkroom Mansion is a mobile video game about the subject of chemical-based photographic processing. The game was produced for the Finnish Museum of Photography as part of an initiative to revive the interest in the darkroom and its associated practices. This thesis analyzes the design process of the game from my perspective as designer and programmer. The analysis offers a comprehensive look into the game in terms of structure and its corresponding aesthetics. These views serve as a basis to understand several aspects that are intrinsic to game design and development, and how they were perceived and approached for Darkroom Mansion. The thesis concludes with lessons learned from the overall development process of the game, and offers suggestions to approach the design of similar games more advantageously.
Impact of IFRS on the quality of financial information in the United Kingdom and France: Evidence from a new perspective

Purpose: To assess the impact of the mandatory adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on the quality of the financial information available on listed companies in the UK and France. Design/methodology/approach: This research uses panel regressions to analyze the relationship between the idiosyncratic risk of stock returns and the opacity of financial reports, before and after the mandatory adoption of IFRS. Opacity calculations include different proxies of earnings management, according to the models used in the literature for the estimation of discretionary accruals, as a robustness test. Findings: Firm size influences the impact of IFRS in the UK, and the financial information of larger firms seems to have improved after IFRS adoption. In the case of France, the results do not support any improvement in the quality of the financial information after IFRS were put in place. Research limitations: This research applies a new methodological approach to study the impact of IFRS adoption, but additional inquires on the subject are surely required. Practical implications: Certain features of the countries, such as the Common Law legal system and enforcement, could explain why the quality of the financial information for large firms has increased following the adoption of IFRS. It seems that the implementation of IFRS has given investors additional elements with which to ascertain a firm’s ability to generate future cash flows. Social implications: The adoption of IFRS, by itself, is not enough to improve the quality of financial information. Thus, regulators in countries adopting IFRS should consider additional reforms to ensure that the desired results are achieved. Originality/value: This work overcomes the methodological design problems of previous research, such as sample selection bias, the inclusion of observations close to the year of mandatory adoption, the heterogeneity of each country and the size of the analyzed companies. To the best of our knowledge, this research is the first to test the effect of IFRS adoption in the European context, using the relation between idiosyncratic risk and the opacity of financial reports.
A Novel Index Based Framework for Assessing Hazards of Toxic and Flammable Gaseous Releases in Process Plants

Generally speaking, chemicals are the main source of fire, explosion and toxicity hazards. Notwithstanding technological development, enforcement of ATEX Directives and safety management system application, hazardous releases and following toxic dispersion or explosions in the process sector still claim lives and severe economic losses. Additionally, rather moderate releases of hazardous gases under semi-confined geometry are known to present a serious risk so that there is a need in the assessment of the maximum admissible gas build-up, in connection with adverse effects. For purpose of providing comprehensive warning of the hazardous nature of the considered gas and obtaining a simplified tool, we present a simple unified approach which, starting from the chemical-physical and hazardous properties of the released gas allows estimating both asphyxiation, fire/explosion and toxic exposure hazards.
Exploring Best Practices for Ideation

This paper examines how organizations engage their employees in generating ideas for innovation, henceforth referred to as ideation. The study was conducted through interviews among innovation leaders at 9 different companies in the Gothenburg region. The various industries that are represented by the companies range from manufacturing, automotive, logistics, to health care, urban development and information technology. The findings indicate that the common ideation methods which the companies use are innovation workshops followed by innovation contests and jams. These ideation methods are often used by the companies for different purposes. Workshops were considered as more appropriate for achieving business results, and demonstrating the feasibility of an idea, while contests and jams were considered as more appropriate for fostering an innovation climate. The analysis of this study is based on the insights which the companies highlighted in working with ideation. Success in managing ideation seems to be dependent on three key factors which were identified as; management commitment, collaboration, and idea management.
A Novel MTHFR Isoform-based Biomarker for RA and SLE

Objective: Disease- and drug-related biomarkers are the basis of personalized medicine by guiding patient-specific clinical decisions. The methylene-tetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) gene-associated C677T polymorphism has garnered particular attention because it can lead to an amino acid change resulting in a catalytically compromised enzyme. Here, we provide an alternative interpretation of C677T-associated MTHFR phenotypes that does not exclude the original hypothesis but rather places it in a different context. Our duon-based theory has practical implications as it facilitates the development of a new predictive biomarker for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Methods: The new MTHFR promoter was identified using the 5’RACE method and functionally characterized in transient expression studies. Western blotting and confocal microscopy were used to investigate the subcellular localization of MTHFR isoforms. Expression of MTHFR transcript variants was monitored by qRT-PCR and a gene expression index (Li/Si score) was calculated from the Ct values.Results: A new MTHFR isoform was identified, driven by a novel promoter region that overlaps with the site of the C677T polymorphism. Quantitative monitoring of the catalytically active and the catalytically inactive isoforms’ expression revealed that the proportion of MTHFR isoforms could be altered in PBMCs in a disease-specific manner. The calculated Li/Si scores were found to be characteristic for specific subgroups of RA and SLE patients.Conclusion: Differential expression of MTHFR isoforms provides a foundation on which a predictive biomarker (Li/Si score) could be developed for RA and SLE reflecting disease susceptibility and drug response.
CHARACTERIZATION OF TEAK ( TECTONA GRANDIS ) PLUS TREES

NARAYANAN, C. , WALI, S. A. , SHUKLA, N. , KUMAR, R. , MANDAL, A. K. & ANSARI, S. A. 2007. RAPD and ISSR markers for molecular characterization of teak (Tectona grandis) plus trees. RAPD (random amplified polymorphic DNA) and ISSR (inter simple sequence repeats) markers were used to study DNA polymorphism of 48 assorted accessions (plus trees) of Tectona grandis at the National Teak Germplasm Bank, Chandrapur, India. In general, the germplasm exhibited a very high level of molecular diversity and DNA polymorphism. Molecular diversity based on Jaccard’s similarity coefficients among 48 plus trees ranged from 0.31−0.85 in RAPD assay and 0.27−0.88 in ISSR assay. RAPD primers amplified more loci than ISSR primers. However, RAPD and ISSR primers amplified 93.2 and 95.9% polymorphic loci respectively. Jaccard’s similarity coefficient matrices for both molecular marker systems exhibited a poor correlation (r = 0.36) among themselves and clustering pattern of plus trees did not strictly follow their territorial distribution, possibly due to frequent movement of seeds/planting stocks across localities/regions. From application point of view, RAPD primers amplified several loci specific to 16 plus trees while ISSR primers, few loci specific to three plus trees. These loci can be sequenced and developed into SCAR (sequence characterized amplification region) markers for genotype fingerprinting or development of specific DNA probes for identification of clones or ramets of teak.
Measured Applause: Toward a Cultural Analysis of Audio Collections

Applause is a significant cultural marker in recorded performances. In poetry performances, applause can be a means by which an audience can indicate its response to a speaker's performance or to the audience in general; a means for expressing elation and appreciation or, perhaps, dismay; and a way to engage in dialog with a poem itself and affect its mode of meaning making. In the study of a collection of performances, then, applause can serve as a signifier of structures such as the point at which the performance itself has changed from introductory comments to main performance, from single speaker to a question-and-answer period with the audience, or from the end of one poem to the start of the next, but it can also serve, as used here, as a discovery point for considering how a poet interacts with an audience in a particular poetry culture.
Conference Paper “ Inside-Out Leadership ” Toward Developing Efficacious Leaders Among Academic Deans in State Universities and Colleges

Understanding job performance of academic deans is essential to managing organizations. It is therefore significant to find out job performance of the immediate leaders to measure productivity at work. Learning to navigate within the broader organizational environment and the significant changes in the nature of their work makes academic dean position stressful and difficult. Along the emotional struggles are with a great sense of loneliness and isolation. Academic deans must turn such struggles into enjoyable tasks because they need to man educational organizations and hold responsible of the activities to achieve the goals placed on their hands. The problem of a dean’s multitudinous responsibilities seemed apparent in modern day educational setting. State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) Region III academic deans were not differently far from the academic deans in general. This research regional in scope was done with the aim at finding out the relationship between Inside-out Leadership and Self-efficacy to the Job Performance of Academic Deans in State and Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Region III for the A.Y. 20162017. The correlational approach was utilized in this study with three questionnaires using RSLQ for Self-efficacy, GSEQ for Self-efficacy, and APR: Dean Evaluation Process Questionnaire for Job Performance as the instruments used in gathering the pertinent data. Findings revealed that ADs were highly efficacious, and were using inside-out strategies to a great extent but the latter skills were not significant to their job performance.
Validity and reliability of Eysenck and Murray Impulsivity Scale and Divided Attention Questionnaire (DAQ) in students of University of Isfahan, Iran

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of Eysenck and Murray Impulsivity Scale and Divided Attention Questionnaire (DAQ) in students of University of Isfahan. Materials and Methods: The statistical society included all of students of University of Isfahan in the academic year 2013-2014. Number of 200 students selected by multistage sampling method. Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) was used to assess the concurrent validity of Eysenck and Murray Impulsivity Scale and DAQ. Data were analyzed through chronbach's alpha, split-half coefficients, and Pearson and point-biserial correlation coefficients. Results: Our findings confirmed the concurrent validity of Eysenck and Murray Impulsivity Scale and DAQ based on significant correlations between scores of Barratt Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) with Eysenck and Murray Impulsivity Scale and DAQ (P 0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the validity and reliability of Eysenck and Murray Impulsivity Scale and DAQ are appropriate to use in the population of Iranian university students.