Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Tensional Network in the Knee

example, weight applied to shank/thigh bones would cause it to slide off its knee joint if it were not for the tensional balances that hold it in place and control its pivoting Swanson [6]. The invariant feature of tensegrity structures encompasses those that stabilize themselves through a phenomenon known as pre-stressing. Architects call this type of pre-stressed structural network, composed of opposing tension and compression elements that self-stabilize its shape by establishing a mechanical force balance, a tensegrity structure. Bio tensegrity is a term introduced by Dr. Stephen Levin and denotes the application of tensegrity’s principles to biological structures ABSTRACT Tensional Network in the Knee. Biomed The tensegrity structure is distinguished in that the compressed components must be disconnected, and the tensioned components should be connected to create an “ocean” of continuous tension with discontinuous compression floating in it. However, the beginning of a geometric pattern that has emerged as the body begins to move is largely unknown. The linear line systems were used to model a tensional network in equilibrium at the knee by using a triple infinity of lines, which constitute a linear line complex. Independently of the degree of freedom of the body, this study demonstrates a tensional network using an n-line in a body before the body moves by virtue of some constraints upon the body. It has been shown that a special kind of line in a body, which is determined by the constraints, namely n-line, is a regularly occurring and probably useful kind of line to explain the medium of haptic perception in equilibrium throughout the tensional network of the knee body.
The EHA Research Roadmap: Transfusion Medicine

In 2016, the European Hematology Association (EHA) published the EHA Roadmap for European Hematology Research1 aiming to highlight achievements in the diagnostics and treatment of blood disorders, and to better inform European policy makers and other stakeholders about the urgent clinical and scientific needs and priorities in the field of hematology. Each section was coordinated by 1–2 section editors who were leading international experts in the field. In the 5 years that have followed, advances in the field of hematology have been plentiful. As such, EHA is pleased to present an updated Research Roadmap, now including eleven sections, each of which will be published separately. The updated EHA Research Roadmap identifies the most urgent priorities in hematology research and clinical science, therefore supporting a more informed, focused, and ideally a more funded future for European hematology research. The 11 EHA Research Roadmap sections include Normal Hematopoiesis; Malignant Lymphoid Diseases; Malignant Myeloid Diseases; Anemias and Related Diseases; Platelet Disorders; Blood Coagulation and Hemostatic Disorders; Transfusion Medicine; Infections in Hematology; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; CAR-T and Other Cell-based Immune Therapies; and Gene Therapy.
Influence of Pre-Hydrolysis on the Chemical Composition of Prunus avium Cherry Seeds

During the industrial processing of sweet cherry fruits, the seeds are considered agricultural waste and must be disposed of, typically through burning. In this context, it is intended to contribute to the scientific development of the ecovalorization of by-products and to provide new strategies for their transformation into value-added products obtained from sweet cherry seeds (SCS). This work aimed to establish the chemical characterization of SCS before and after several pre-hydrolysis steps in order to allow the solubilization of hemicelluloses that can later be used for the recovery of sugars. The higher percentage of cellulose and lignin remaining in the solid phase will allow its further processing for an integral valorization of the raw material. The temperature (160 and 170 °C) and time (0 and 180 min) of pre-hydrolysis were optimized to obtain the best liquefaction. The percentage of liquefied material was determined from the solid waste obtained at the time of filtration. The best liquefaction by the hydrolysis of SCS was obtained at 170 °C and 180 min, with a yield of 26.7%. The chemical analyses of SCS throughout hydrolysis showed the solubilization of hemicelluloses with increases in the time and temperature of the reactor. α-cellulose and lignin showed an increase both with temperature and time, increasing the material’s potential for further processing in adhesives. FTIR analysis showed that there were significant changes in the spectra between the initial SCS, the solid residue, and the liquefied material. Pre-hydrolysis was proven to be an efficient process to improve the chemical composition of the material for further processing into adhesives or higher-mechanical-strength polyurethane foams.
Unfinished Business? Academic and Labor Market Profile of Adults With Substantial College Credits But No Degree

Recent state policy efforts have focused on increasing attainment among adults with some college but no degree (SCND). Yet little is actually known about the SCND population. Using data from the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), we provide the first detailed profile on the academic, employment, and earnings trajectories of the SCND population and how these compare with VCCS graduates. We show that the share of SCND students who are academically ready to re-enroll and would benefit from doing so may be substantially lower than policy makers anticipate. Specifically, we estimate that few SCND students (approximately 3%) could fairly easily re-enroll in fields of study from which they could reasonably expect a sizable earnings premium from completing their degree.
On the Role of Atmospheric Weathering on Paint Dust Aerosol Generated by Mechanical Abrasion of TiO2 Containing Paints

In recent years, the introduction and use of new nanomaterials in construction has increased at a rapid rate. Exterior surface paints have been a product that have had these nanomaterials added to them. In this study, the effects of natural weathering and exposure to atmospheric agents was examined to determine the detrimental effects on outdoor paint that has been created with nanomaterials. Data collected over the course of the yearlong study indicate that the nanoparticles of the titanium dioxide were eliminated rapidly. Further testing indicated that various elements of weathering were affecting the physical integrity of the paint. The weathering agents that appeared to have the greatest effect on the samples were acid deposition and total precipitation. There was a strong association between carbon monoxide and the effects on the panels. These results can lead to new plans for assessments involving the synergistic effects of all weathering agents.
Main Circuit Parameters Design of DC Operating Power Supply based on Electric System

The phase-shifted full bridge zero voltage soft switch (ZVS) topology of 2.2KW electric operation power supply is analyzed in brief. Then, parameters of main circuit are designed and selected. At the same time, the high frequency transformer and the oscillatory inductor are manufactured. According to the actual characteristics of electric power supply, the power MOSFET and the second rectifier-diode are chosen. By waveform analysis, temperature and power efficiency test, the experimental results confirm the reasonableness of the design.
Total rugby : fifteen-a-side rugby for player and coach

Foreword Introduction PART 1 TOTAL RUGBY AND ITS DEVELOPMENT The Meaning of Total Rugby Implications of Total Rugby for the Coach Implications of Open Rugby for the Club The Coach's Responsibility to Rugby PART 2 UNDERSTANDING THE GAME - ATTACK AND DEFENCE Understanding the Game Principles of Attack Principles of Defence PART 3 PRACTICAL COACHING Coaching with Purpose Team Selection Coaching Methods Exercise Forms Pressure Practices Coaching Sessions Information Technology Coach Recruitment PART 4 THE INNER GAME OF RUGBY Mobilising the Team Evolving a Game Plan Tactical Guide-lines PART 5 BASIC PREPARATION - TECHNICAL Personal Skills Unit Techniques - The Forwards Unit Techniques - The Backs Team Defence Varieties of Team Practice PART 6 BASIC PREPARATION - PHYSICAL Fitness for Rugby
Safe Navigation and Evasive Maneuvers Based on Probabilistic Multi-Controller Architecture

Automated Driving System (ADS) requires a high fidelity decision-making strategy to palliate to uncertain environment and changing dynamics of other road users. Considering the uniqueness of each traffic situation, the task of modeling every use-case is nearly impossible. One solution is to verify the safety of the decided/planned maneuvers during the vehicle’s navigation. This will give ability to the system to re-plan and evade any dangerous situation. The main focus of this work relies on guaranteeing safety of the ADS in sudden hazardous and risky situation. In this aim, an evasive strategy is proposed as a part of an overall Probabilistic Multi-Controller Architecture (P-MCA) designed for safe automated driving under uncertainties. This P-MCA is composed of several complementary interconnected modules, and addresses thus the full pipeline from risk assessment, path planning to decision-making and control for an ADS. The evasive strategy relies on two identified steps. The first step is performed through the decision-making framework, where a Sequential Decision Networks for Maneuver Selection and Verification (SDN-MSV) calculates a discrete evasive action maneuver based on defined situational criteria. The second step consists in computing the corresponding low-level control. It is based on the Covariance Matrix Adaptation Evolution Strategy (CMA-ES) that allows the ego-vehicle to pursue the advised collision-free evasive maneuver to avert an accident and to guarantee the vehicle’s safety at any time. The reliability and the flexibility of the overall proposed P-MCA and its elementary components have been validated in simulated traffic conditions, with various driving scenarios, and in real-time.
Reducing Software Development Cost, Schedule and Risk Using AGI Software

This paper summarizes the cost, schedule and risk advantages of using Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI) software for relevant development activities as compared to custom development and “freeware” options. The results are based on metrics generated using established cost and risk models and benchmark development projects that used AGI software. AGI offers an approach for conducting such comparisons using standard cost models, recognizing results will vary based on assumptions and program-risk settings.
SELF ORGANIZ ING TARGET -REPORTING SENSOR NODE SELECTION FOR U NDERWATER WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK

Under Water Sensor Networks UWSN are deployed to form distributed amorphous computing environments. While monitoring the ocean using UWSN, systematic approach has to be impl emented inorder to forward data to the surface sinks. Forwarding of such data from ocean bottom to the surface sink is among the major challenges facedby UWSN. In this paper we propose a novelSelf Organizing Target- Reporting Sensor Node Selection Algorithm TRSNSA, which makes the network an intelligent sentinel for monitoring Under WaterUW environments. Furthermore, the residual energy of sensor nodes is also taken into account in order to improve the network lifetime.Our proposedself organizing algorithm when incorporated while routing can reduce the energy consumptionof the network drastically. This algorithm is totally distributed. Each node takes a decision as to who amongst its neighbourthose who have detected the target in their vicinity will participate in the routing algorithm . Our proposed technique avoids data packet flooding from source node to destination/ Surface station. Therefore ener gy of sensor nodes are conserved by avoiding broadcast of data packets to all the underwater sensor nodes.
Relationship of body mass index and abdominal fat with radiation dose received during preoperative liver CT in potential living liver donors: a cross-sectional study.

Background Although contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) is currently the most widely-used imaging modality for the preoperative evaluation of potential living liver donors, radiation exposure remains a major concern. The present study aimed to determine the relationship of body mass index (BMI) and abdominal fat with the effective radiation dose received during liver CT scans as part of a pre-donation work-up in potential living donors. Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study included 695 potential living donors (mean age, 30.5±9.7 years; 445 men and 250 women) who had undergone preoperative liver CT scans between 2017 and 2018. The following measures were evaluated: BMI, abdominal fat as measured at the level of the third lumbar vertebra, and effective dose based on the dose length product (DLP). Correlations between the effective dose and other variables were evaluated using Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results The mean BMI, total fat area (TFA), and effective dose were 23.6±3.3 kg/m2, 218.7±110.0 cm2, and 9.4±3.3 mSv, respectively. The effective dose during liver CT scans had a strong positive correlation with both BMI (r=0.715; P<0.001) and TFA (r=0.792; P<0.001). As BMI and TFA increased, so did the effective dose. Conclusions Higher BMI and TFA significantly increased the radiation dose received during liver CT scans in potential living donors.
Tarantobelus jeffdanielsi n. sp. (Panagrolaimomorpha; Panagrolaimidae), a Nematode Parasite of Tarantulas

ABSTRACT Multiple tarantula deaths for a wholesale breeder were reported in 2018. The breeder noticed white discharge in the oral cavities of the tarantulas. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the white discharge was a large group of nematodes intertwined inside the tarantula's oral cavity. We examined the nematodes and propose a new species, Tarantobelus jeffdanielsi n. sp. , in the currently monotypic genus Tarantobelus based on a combination of morphological and morphometrical data and unique nuclear rDNA 28S and 18S sequences. Based on phylogenetic analyses, the previously described Tarantobelus arachnicida was relocated, along with T. jeffdanielsi, into the family Panagrolaimidae. We also provide evidence of the ability of T. jeffdanielsi to parasitize Galleria mellonella larvae and the tarantula Grammostola pulchra. The life span and fecundity of the new species were also assessed, resulting in an 11.2-d average life span, and a total fertility rate of 158 nematodes/adult.
Molecular Basis of Synovial Sarcoma and the Rare Case of its Localization in Palatine Tonsil: A Review of the Literature

Synovial sarcomas (SS) are rare soft tissue malignant tumors that mainly arise from the lower extremities, especially the lower thigh-knee region. The literature has shown that this tumor may be observed in uncommon regions such as the abdominal wall and the head and neck region which are non-synovium-lined spaces. SS rarely occurs in the head and neck region, as only 3-10% of these neoplasms appear in this region. The parapharyngeal space is the most common location, whereas primary SS of the palatine tonsil is extremely rare as only a few cases of primary tonsillar SS have been described. It is considered as a high grade malignant tumor, however current investigation regarding its clinical and histopathological features revealed in all these cases a biphasic morphology. Molecular analyses detected a typical SYT gene t(X;18) (p11; q11) translocation and a representative SYT/SSX1fusion type. Immunohistochemical analysis recorded cytokeratin OSCAR, Bcl-2, EMA, vimentin, TLE1 and PGP 9.5, were diffusely positive. The aim of the current review was to present the molecular basis of SS and SS rare location in palatine tonsil.
Constructing normal-mode helical antennas

Helical antennas have made a marked impression on the communications industry due to the growing demands of telemetering, command and control and communications in the aircraft and guided-missile field. Helical antennas in the above fields are always circularly polarized and act in the axial mode. Compared to the axial-mode helical antennas, little attention has been paid to normal-mode helical antennas because of small bandwidth and low efficiency. However, it has been found recently1 that normal-mode helical antennas have certain considerations which far outweigh their disadvantages. These considerations are height reduction, ease of installation, and cost. It has been suggested1 by the author and his co-workers that it is quite possible to use normal-mode helical antennas in the medium and short wave region, thereby reducing the height of the mast antenna by a factor of 5 to 10. This paper discusses in detail the design and construction of vertically polarized normal-mode helical antenna structures.
Proposta de Metodologia de Avaliação de Desempenho de Hardware e Software por Meio do Modelo Roofline

Neste trabalho, devido a crescente demanda por recursos computacionais e limitações energéticas, é proposta uma metodologia de avaliação de desempenho com base em parâmetros teóricos e práticos do modelo Roofline e usando o gráfico bidimensional que faz parte de ferramentas que implementam este modelo. Essa metodologia permite identificar padrões de desempenho nas aplicações, seus principais requisitos computacionais, fatores que limitam o desempenho e sugerir a melhor arquitetura para executar uma aplicação. Foram desenvolvidos experimentos, com foco na avaliação de algoritmos de Aprendizado de Máquina, onde a metodologia proposta é avaliada se mostrando efetiva.
PARTIALLY COHERENT PULSE PROPAGATION IN RESONANT LINEAR AND NONLINEAR MEDIA

Optical experiments reveal the fact that real laser pulses have random fluctuations in their amplitude and phase that crucially affect pulse evolution. Statistical optics considers the random nature of light to give a more realistic description of laser pulses behavior. Generation of ultrashort pulses, operating at frequencies close to internal transition frequencies of medium atoms, motivated the growing interest in studying on-resonance light-matter interactions. Moreover, there exist optical phenomena that only occur at optical resonance. Thus, near resonance light-matter interactions are of great importance. In this dissertation, statistical properties of ultrashort pulses propagating in different linear and nonlinear media near optical resonance is studied. Various partially coherent pulses are simulated and effects of initial statistical properties of pulses on their propagation in resonant absorbing and amplifying media are explored. The research performed throughout this thesis leads to following results. 1Various classes of ultrashort self-similar partially coherent pulses are explored along with closed form expressions for their correlation functions. Also, the evolution of coherence properties of pulses upon their short-distance and long-distance propagation is investigated. 2Generic partially coherent pulses are simulated and their global and local correlation properties upon propagation in resonant linear absorber media are studied. The evolution of the coherence functions of pulses shows that partially coherent pulses are strongly affected by the medium regarding to their coherence levels. A correlation area theorem is also derived to describe global correlation properties of stochastic pulses propagating in such media. 3Evolution of small-area pulse coherence properties, propagating in linear amplifiers near optical resonance, is studied. Our simulation results reveal that more coherent pulses are amplified more effectively by the medium than are their less coherent counterparts. 4Propagation of partially coherent pulses in resonant, inhomogenously broadened nonlinear media is simulated. Stochastic pulses of different coherence levels are generated to investigate effects of initial properties of pulses on their long-term evolution. We also provide evidence of self-induced transparency phenomena and soliton formation for relatively coherent pulses. Also, evolution of the coherence functions reveal that low-coherence pulses lose their coherence level upon propagation faster than do highly coherent pulses.
The Efficiency with which Kenya's Entrepreneurship Training Programs Operate

While entrepreneurial education is critical for company performance, there has been a trend toward overemphasizing financial, legal, and regulatory aspects, as well as environmental variables. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of entrepreneurship training on the performance of businesses in Bungoma County. It was justified on the grounds that Bungoma County was designated as a Millennium District in 2006 due to its high levels of poverty and unemployment. The twin challenges of extreme poverty and unemployment have been ascribed to a lack of entrepreneurial culture and entrepreneurial skills among the indigenous people, despite attempts by stakeholders to increase entrepreneurs' ability through a variety of training programs. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not these trainings had an effect on enterprise performance. The study used Kirkpatrick's Improved Model of Training Planning and Evaluation as its foundation. Correlation analysis was used to analyze the study's data. As a result of the study's findings, it is apparent that the trainings resulted in a negligible increase in MSE performance. There was no evidence of graduation from micro to small to medium to big firm sizes throughout the enterprise continuum, indicating the need for improvement in order to satisfy the unique demands of entrepreneurs and small business operators. The government and enterprise development agents require a standardized approach for evaluating the impact of training and subsequently improving it in order to aid the sector's growth.