Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from seal oils on nonalcoholic fatty liver disease associated with hyperlipidemia.

AIM To investigate the efficacy and safety of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) from seal oils for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) associated with hyperlipidemia. METHODS One hundred and forty-four patients with NAFLD associated with hyperlipidemia were included in the 24-wk, randomized, controlled trial. The patients were randomized into two groups. Group A (n=72) received recommended diet and 2 g n-3 PUFA from seal oils, three times a day. Group B (n=72) received recommended diet and 2 g placebo, three times a day. Primary endpoints were fatty liver assessed by symptom scores, liver alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and serum lipid levels after 8, 12, 16, and 24 wk. Hepatic fat infiltration was detected by ultrasonography at weeks 12 and 24 after treatment. RESULTS A total of 134 patients (66 in group A, 68 in group B) were included in the study except for 10 patients who were excluded from the study. After 24 wk of treatment, no change was observed in body weight, fasting blood glucose (FBG), renal function and blood cells of these patients. Total symptom scores, ALT and triglyceride (TG) levels decreased more significantly in group A than in group B (P<0.05). As expected, there was a tendency toward improvement in aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT), and total cholesterol (TCHO) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels (P<0.05) after administration in the two groups. However, no significant differences were found between the two groups. The values of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) were significantly improved in group A (P<0.05), but no significant change was found in group B at different time points and after a 24-wk treatment. After treatment, complete fatty liver regression was observed in 19.70% (13/66) of the patients, and an overall reduction was found in 53.03% (35/66) of the patients in group A. In contrast, in group B, only five patients (7.35%, 5/68) achieved complete fatty liver regression (P=0.04), whereas 24 patients (35.29%, 24/68) had a certain improvement in fatty liver (P=0.04). No serious adverse events occurred in all the patients who completed the treatment. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that n-3 PUFA from seal oils is safe and efficacious for patients with NAFLD associated with hyperlipidemia and can improve their total symptom scores, ALT, serum lipid levels and normalization of ultrasonographic evidence. Further study is needed to confirm these results.
Energy efficient sensing and networking : a visible light perspective

While the traditional communication technique with radio frequency is getting its bottlenecks in terms of available spectrum and energy consumption, visible light has attracted a lot of research attentions as a promising supplement of communication medium, since it is ubiquitous and necessary in our daily lives. Known as a green technology, Visible Light Communication (VLC) piggybacking on existing lighting system has been considered as a promising access technique for next-generation wireless systems (5G). However, whereas major research efforts in the field of VLC are pursuing higher data rate, exploring the potential of VLC employing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) devices and providing seamless connectivity for mobile users seem to be ignored. To this end, in this thesis, we focus on developing a practical VLC system which can offer roaming support for users with commonly handy devices, e.g. smartphones. In the first part, we design and implement CeilingTalk as an LED-Camera VLC broadcast system using COTS Light Emitting Diode (LED) luminaires as transmitters and smartphone cameras as receivers so that it can be fully hosted in a smartphone and is feasible for all possible indoor environments. CeilingTalk innovates in both encoding and decoding to achieve an adequate throughput for realistic applications. On one hand, it employs Raptor coding to allow multiple LED luminaires to transmit collaboratively so as to benefit both throughput and reliability. On the other hand, it presents a lightweight decoding scheme to handle the asynchrony (both spatial and temporal) in transmissions. Moreover, we analyze the impact of various parameters on the performance of CeilingTalk, in order to derive an analytical model for such VLC systems enabled by COTS devices and hence provide general guidance for future VLC deployments in larger scales. Finally, we conduct extensive field experiments to validate the effectiveness of our LED-Camera VLC model, as well as to demonstrate the promising performance of CeilingTalk: up to 1.0 kb/s at a distance of 5 meters.
Kernel Spatial Histogram Target Tracking Based on Template Drift Correction

Aiming at the limitations of the traditional mean shift, such as invariable kernel bandwidth, inadequate color distribution representation of target and the accumulative tracking errors, an improved tracking algorithm with the following strategies is proposed. The target model and the candidate are described by a modifled second-order spatial histogram including color and spatial information, and the similarity between them is evaluated by Bhattacharyya coe-cient. According to the target region parameter resulted from template drift correction which can eliminate the tracking errors, the target model can be estimated repeatedly. The tracking region parameters are updated through an a-ne transform combining corner detection and edge detection. Besides, the target motion is predicted by either Kalman fllter or linear fllter according to the Kalman residual error. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm is robust against similarity distraction, scale and orientation variations and short-term occlusion.
Meralgia paresthetica: finding an effective cure

ABSTRACT Meralgia Paresthetica (MP) is one of the most common mononeuropathies of the lower limb. MP usually resolves on its own, even without treatment. However, many physicians are not aware of this diagnosis and may confuse patients with another nerve disease such as radiculopathies. Although no motor symptoms are associated with this condition, the sensory dysfunctions are potentially debilitating to patients. The variable course of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve also complicates treatments. Thus, the author recommends the use of ultrasonography to help locate the nerve. Many treatments for MP are available, but they are supported only by moderate to low-quality evidence. Treatments range from conservative to interventions using nerve blocks and surgery. Without a clear superiority of any treatment, the author concludes that treatment should be done in a stepwise fashion, from the noninvasive to the more invasive treatment if symptoms persist.
Unequally-excited linear totally random antenna arrays for multi-beam patterns

Linear random antenna arrays are usually studied in conjunction with uniform excitations with, at most, a linear phase shift in order to steer the main beam. This offers some advantages in terms of the feeding network but puts limitations on the array factor that can be obtained. The authors introduce unequally excited random arrays whose excitation currents are obtained by suitable transformations of the random variables related to the element positions. Besides, the first- and second-order statistic characterisation, the uniform norm (i.e. the supremum) of difference between the mean (the desired one) and the actual array factors is estimated. In particular, while in the general case, this is achieved only via a Monte Carlo study, for the case of symmetric arrays (where the elements are randomly deployed symmetrically with respect to the array aperture centre) that norm is analytically estimated using the up-crossing theory for random processes. It is shown that the proposed unequally excited random arrays, unlike some other previous approaches, allow shaping the mean radiation pattern. However, the procedure in general yields reduced achievable performance. Therefore, the theoretical findings are checked through some numerical examples only for the important class of multi-beam array factors.
CHANGE IN HEIGHT OF THE INDIVIDUAL AMONG THE SELECTED ETHNIC GROUPS

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Iju Shrestha, Department of Anatomy, Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Duwakot, Bhaktapur, Nepal. E-Mail: drijushrestha@gmail.com Background: People belonging to different ethnic groups seem to have differences in their height. The variation of is known to be determined by genetic as well environmental factors. However very less has been studied about the relation between the height and ethnicity of the individual. The proposed study dealt with finding out the relation between height and ethnicity of the individual. Objectives: The aim was to assess the relation between height and ethnicity of the individual and also to see if there is any environmental influence on the particular ethnicity Materials and Methods: The method followed was a cross sectional study conducted in the medical students studying in Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital (KMCTH), Duwakot, Bhaktapur, Nepal. Height was measured by a stadiometer and ethinicity was recorded as stated by the respondents. Result: The ethnic groups in our study included the religious groups. Majority of subjects of participation were found to be Hindus (93.86%). The Hindu ethnic group was seen to be taller with a height range of minimum and maximum of 144.1 cm and 187.1 cm respectively. Among the subgroups, the highest mean height was observed to be of the Madhesi (168.75 cm) followed by the Chhetris; the Newars and the Marwadis were seen to be with minimal height among the ethnic categories. Conclusion: Taller body height in this study was seen in the people in plain region where they are exposed to greater oxygen saturation level and the warmer climate. Hence, the diversity of the geographical topography can be taken into consideration for its environmental factors which can have beneficial influence on the the height of the ethnic group/individual so that they can attain the maximum possible height.
On associated graded modules of maximal Cohen-Macaulay modules over hypersurface rings-II

If $(A,\mathfrak{m})$ is a hypersurface ring of dimension $d$ with $e(A)=3$. Let $M$ be an MCM $A$-module with $\mu(M)=4$ then we prove that $\depth{G(M)}\geq d-3$.
How Far are Automatically Chosen Regression Smoothing Parameters from their Optimum

Abstract We address the problem of smoothing parameter selection for nonparametric curve estimators in the specific context of kernel regression estimation. Call the “optimal bandwidth” the minimizer of the average squared error. We consider several automatically selected bandwidths that approximate the optimum. How far are the automatically selected bandwidths from the optimum? The answer is studied theoretically and through simulations. The theoretical results include a central limit theorem that quantifies the convergence rate and gives the differences asymptotic distribution. The convergence rate turns out to be excruciatingly slow. This is not too disappointing, because this rate is of the same order as the convergence rate of the difference between the minimizers of the average squared error and the mean average squared error. In some simulations by John Rice, the selectors considered here performed quite differently from each other. We anticipated that these differences would be reflected in differ.
ANNALS OF “DUNAREA DE JOS” UNIVERSITY OF GALATI – FASCICLE

In the postmodern economy, entrepreneurs were motivated to obtain profitable growth rates without correlating economic output indicators with the ability to regenerate economic resources. For this reason, there was an increase in the supply of economic goods absorbed by a rise that had to be supported by monetary inflationary instruments. The issue that has escaped somewhat under control is providing of economic sustainability and environmental impact on the medium and long term. The effects of this extensive, accelerated, consumer-focused economic process propagate to the environment, generating global problems with severe repercussions in terms of ensuring a homeostasis at social level. The paper analyzes, in a comprehensive holistic approach, the factors that influence the sustainable economy and their deviations in the real, formal form of the manifestation of the economic activities. The results explain the rational strategy for rarely assisted technological resources in consensus with ensuring sustainable welfare for the individual and society.
Computational prediction of novel components of lung transcriptional networks

Motivation: Little is known regarding the transcriptional mechanisms involved in forming and maintaining epithelial cell lineages of the mammalian respiratory tract. Results: Herein, a motif discovery approach was used to identify novel transcriptional regulators in the lung using genes previously found to be regulated by Foxa2 or Wnt signaling pathways. A human–mouse comparison of both novel and known motifs was also performed. Some of the factors and families identified here were previously shown to be involved epithelial cell differentiation (ETS family, HES-1andMEIS-1),andciliogenesis (RFXfamily),buthaveneverbeen characterized in lung epithelia. Other unidentified over-represented motifs suggest the existence of novel mammalian lung transcription factors. Of the fraction of motifs examined we describe 25 transcription factor family predictions for lung. Fifteen novel factors were shown here to be expressed in mouse lung, and/or human bronchial or distal lung epithelial tissues or lung epithelial cell lineages. Availability: DME: http://rulai.cshl. edu/dme. MATCOMPARE: http:// rulai.cshl. edu/MatCompare. MOTIFCLASS is available from the
Flight Dynamics, Handling and Ride Qualities of a Flexible Aircraft

The effects of structural flexibility on aircraft flight dynamics and handling qualities are investigated. To do so, the equations of motion of an elastic vehicle are presented and then solved by means of trimming/simulation routines. The simulation results of a linear model are then compared with those of a nonlinear model of DLR’s Discus-2c sailplane. To further demonstrate the flexibility effects, two sets of modified aircraft models are developed. The first set alters the modal frequencies of DLR’s Discus-2c from their nominal values, whereas the second set alters the modal damping. The handling qualities, in terms of modal criteria and as compared to the MIL-STD-1797A, are examined for the first set of the modified aircraft models. With the second set of the modified aircraft models, the ride qualities in terms of acceleration at pilot location and biodynamic effects are examined.
The challenges of HTR model training: Feedbacks from the project

The arrival of handwriting recognition technologies offers new possibilities to research in heritage studies. However, it is now necessary to reflect on the experiences and the practices developed by research teams. Our use of the Transkribus platform since 2018 has led us to search for the most significant ways to improve the performance of our handwritten recognition models (HTR) which are made to transcribe French handwriting dating from the 17 th century. This article therefore reports on the impacts of creating transcribing protocols, using the lexical elements at full scale and determining the best way to use base model in order to help to increase the performance of HTR models. Combining all of these elements can indeed increase the performance of a single model by more than 20% (reaching a Character Error Rate below 5%). It also discusses some challenges regarding the collaborative nature of HTR platforms such as Transkribus and the way researchers can share their data generated in the process of creating or training handwritten text recognition models.
Heuristic Maximum Clique Based Identity Switches Awareness for Tracking

Multi-target tracking is a popular research topic in the field of computer vision. Most recent works based on tracking-by-detection paradigm have trouble when dealing with tracking errors (i.e. identity switches) that are caused by overlapping of different pedestrians. In this work, we propose a novel method which is capable to perceive the mismatched tracklets by using an Identity Switch Awareness Algorithm based on iterative maximum clique searching. Besides, we present an optimal method to accelerate the maximum clique searching process to alleviate the cost of computing. Finally, we introduce this algorithm into a network flow tracking method and test the validity of it on five challenging sequences. The results show obvious improvement on MOTA and IDs. Keywords—Multi-target tracking; Identity Switches; Maximum clique problem
Asymptotic Analysis of Partial Differential Equations Arising in Biological Processes of Anomalous Diffusion

Cette these est consacree a l'analyse asymptotique d'equations aux derivees partielles issues de modeles de deplacement sous-diffusif en biologie cellulaire. Notre motivation biologique est fondee sur les nombreuses observation recentes de proteinescytoplasmiques dont le deplacement aleatoire devie de la diffusion Fickienne normale. Dans la premiere partie, nous etudions la decroissance auto-similaire de la solution d'une equation de renouvellement a queue lourde vers un etat stationnaire. Les ideesmises en jeu sont inspirees de methodes d'entropie relative. Nos principaux apports sont la preuve d'un taux de decroissance en norme L1 vers la loi de l'arc-sinus et l'introduction d'une fonction pivot specifique dans une methode d'entropie relative.La seconde partie porte sur la limite hyperbolique d'une equation de renouvellement structuree en âge et a sauts en espace. Nous y prouvons un resultat de « stabilite » : les solutions des problemes reechelonnes a e > 0 convergent lorsque e --> 0 vers la solution de viscosite de l'equation de Hamilton-Jacobi limite des problemes a e > 0. Les outilsmis en jeu proviennent de la theorie des equations de Hamilton-Jacobi.Ce travail presente trois idees interessantes. La premiere est celle de prouver le resultat de convergence sur la condition de bord du probleme plutot que d'utiliser des fonctions test perturbees. La deuxieme consiste en l'introduction de termes correcteurslogarithmiques en temps dans des estimations a priori ne decoulant pas directementdu principe du maximum. Cela est du a la non-existence d'un equilibre du problemehomogene en espace. La troisieme est une estimation precise de la decroissance de l'influence de la condition initiale sur le terme de renouvellement. Elle correspond a une estimation fine d'une version non-locale de la derivee temporelle de la solution. Au cours de cette these, des simulations numeriques de type Monte Carlo, schemas volumes finis, Lax-Friedrichs et Weighted Essentially Non Oscillating ont ete realisees.
Constructing secured cognitive wireless networks: experiences and challenges

Recent development in wireless communications has lead to the problem of growing spectrum shortage. Cognitive radio, as a novel technology, has been proposed in recent years to solve this problem by dynamically accessing the spectrum so as to enhance the spectrum utilization. Security in cognitive radio networks has become a challenging issue because there are more chances open to attackers by cognitive radio technology, compared to those from conventional wireless networks. These weaknesses and vulnerable aspects, introduced by the nature of cognitive radio, may cause serious impact on the security and quality of service (QoS) provisioning for the entire network. Unfortunately, at present, there is no specific secure protocol designed for cognitive radio networks. Therefore, in this paper, we conduct a high-level survey to review and reflect the state-of-the-art work on the security issues in cognitive networks. We focus on analyzing the security system at the macroscopic level, where both protection and detection are considered to be the most essential parts to ensure security in the whole network. Furthermore, we investigate special characteristics of cognitive networks at different protocol layers, including physical layer, link layer, network layer, transport layer and application layer. We recognize both the challenges and experiences, and focus on constructing the secured cognitive wireless networks. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Multiplier for galois field

PURPOSE: To provide a multiplier which is used in a Galois field to simplify the hardware and to increase the multiplication speed. CONSTITUTION: A multiplier 200 performs multiplication between the multiplicand data (A) and the multiplier data (B) which belong to a Galois field consisting of 2M pieces of M-bit data. Then the multiplier 200 divides equally the bits (M) into two parts and multiplies the number of bits of every divided part by all bits (M) of data (A). A register 210 is added to the multiplier 200 to store the output data on all bits (M) of the multiplier 200 in response to the first clock pulse of a 2-bit clock signal together with an adder 220 which inputs the output data on all bits (M) of the multiplier 200 and the output data on all bits (M) of the register 220 in response to the second clock pulse of the 2-bit clock signal and then adds together both output data by an addition rule of M+NX 2 . COPYRIGHT: (C)1995,JPO
ÖRGÜTSEL ADALETİN İŞ TATMİNİ ÜZERİNDEKİ ETKİSİ: "ALGILANAN ÖRGÜTSEL DESTEK" BİR ARA DEĞİŞKEN Mİ?

Bankacilik ve sigortacilik sektorunde faaliyet gosteren on iki firmadan 356 calisan uzerinde gerceklestirilen bu arastirma ile, adalet algilari, algilanan orgutsel destek ve is tatmini arasindaki iliskiler arastirilmaktadir. Arastirma hipotezleri algilanan orgutsel destegin, orgutsel adalet ve is tatmini arasindaki iliskide ara degisken etkisine sahip oldugunu ongormektedir. Kesifsel faktor analizleri is tatminin isin ozelliklerinden tatmin, yoneticiden tatmin ve odul-ucret sisteminden tatmin olarak uc boyuta sahip oldugunu gostermistir. Bu calisma ulkemizde gelisen ve hizla degisen bir sektorde calisan tatmini artirmayi ve buna bagli olarak isgucu devrini azaltmayi amaclayan yoneticiler icin onemli bulgular saglamaktadir. Yapilan coklu regresyon analizleri ile hem prosedurel hem de dagitimsal adaletin is tatminini olumlu etkiledigi ortaya koyulmustur. Diger taraftan arastirmanin ara degisken analizine yonelik bulgulari, adalet algilarinin algilan is tatminin uc boyutu ile iliskisinde algilanan orgutsel destegin tam ve kismi ara degisken etkisine sahip oldugunu gostermistir
Hyperspectral photoacoustic spectroscopy of highly-absorbing samples for diagnostic ocular imaging applications

ABSTRACT Photoacoustic spectroscopy has been used to measure optical absorption coefficient and the application of tens of wavelength bands in photoacoustic spectroscopy was reported. Using optical methods, absorption-related information is, generally, derived from reflectance or transmittance values. Hence measurement accuracy is limited for highly absorbing samples where the reflectance or transmittance is too low to give reasonable signal-to-noise ratio. In this context, this paper proposes and illustrates a hyperspectral photoacoustic spectroscopy system to measure the absorption-related properties of highly absorbing samples directly. The normalized optical absorption coefficient spectrum of the highly absorbing iris is acquired using an optical absorption coefficient standard. The proposed concepts and the feasibility of the developed diagnostic medical imaging system are demonstrated using fluorescent microsphere suspensions and porcine eyes as test samples.