Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Study on Geometry Contrast Enhancement for 3D Point Models

Point primitives have come into the spotlight as a representation method of 3D models. A lot of researches have been performed on the modeling, processing, and rendering 3D point models. Especially, various methods have been developed for the extraction and preservation of the salient features of corners, curves, and edges in 3D point models. However, little effort has been made to extract and enhance the weak features that are relatively imperceptible due to the low geometry contrast. In this thesis, we propose a novel method to improve the visibility of 3D point models by enhancing the geometry contrast of weak features. We first define a weak feature region as a group of local points yielding small deviations of normal directions. Then we define the geometry histogram for each region as the distribution of the signed distance between a feature point and the locally approximated plane. We equalize and stretch the geometry histogram and move the corresponding feature points accordingly. We also render the enhanced model using the normal mapping for better visual presentation. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed method enhances the geometry contrast of 3D point models by refining the appearance of the weak features. We expect that the geometry contrast enhancement algorithm will facilitate many applications in various fields.
Towards model-based optimization of CGO/Ni anodes

Gadolinium doped Ceria (CGO) is a promising material for SOFC anodes because of its mixed ionic electronic conductivity, its high catalytic activity for the hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) and its robustness against degradation. electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is an essential characterization tool, which serves as a basis for materials optimization on the electrode, cell and stack levels. However, for CGO based electrodes, there is no consensus how to interpret the impedance spectra yet. In the literature, especially the low frequency arc is often either depicted as gas impedance or as chemical capacitance process, without conclusive evidence. Further uncertainties in the interpretation of impedance spectra arise with respect to the operating conditions (especially pO 2 , pH 2 O) and to their impact on the HOR resistance. Hence, reliable interpretation of impedance spectra for SOFC with CGO-based anodes requires a detailed model, which captures a) the relevant physico-chemical processes, b) the associated material laws and c) the dependencies on varying operating conditions. In the present contribution, we present an approach for a systematic materials optimization for CGO-based anodes, including EIS measurements, microstructure analysis and finite element modelling with AC and DC mode. The model captures all previously mentioned effects and their impact on the performance of a CGO/Ni-based anode. The computational model is validated and calibrated with EIS-measurements and the impacts of the chemical capacitance and gas impedance on the EIS spectra are illustrated for button cell conditions. The calibrated model is exemplarily used to optimize the CGO/Ni layer thickness. DC results of the extension of the reaction zone are thereby used to understand the different resistive contributions (e.g. from electrochemical conversion, from transport of charge carriers or from gas diffusion) to the total anode impedance.
SCREENING OF EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS AT RISK OF POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AT MEDICAL CAMP

: Objective: To screen earthquake victims at risk of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), at 1 month after the event, and to anticipate the service needs at medical camps. Methodology: The design of study was descriptive cross-sectional, conducted at Pakistan Islamic Medical Association Medical Camp, held in Mian Muhammad Bukhsh Academy, Pulmanda, Mirpur, Azad Kashmir, on 20th October, 2019. Earthquake victims who presented at medical camp were selected randomly and screened through face-to-face clinical interviews by medical officers using Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ) modified to relate to the earthquake, using cut-off value of 6. Considering the ethical issues, our study was intended to be kept as close to routine clinical practice as possible. Cross tabulations were used to analyze the variables with bivariate analysis of factors involved. Results: A total of 45 patients were screened, out of which 37 met the inclusion criteria. 6 (16.2%) were males and 31 (83.8%) were females, with the mean age of the sample being 38±16 years. Out of 37, 28 (75.7%) were found to be susceptible to developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) out of which 3 were males and 25 were females. The mean Trauma Screening Questionnaire score of samples was 6.9±2.0. Conclusion: Evidence of high frequency of susceptibility to developing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in earthquake victims demands for a system of screening of at-risk individuals at medical camps and their active monitoring and cognitive therapy as required.
Radio frequency(rf) integated circuit(ic) packages with integrated aperture-coupled patch antenna(s)

At least one integrated aperture of-coupled radio having a patch antenna-frequency integrated circuit chip package comprising at least one normal plane patches and the normal plane substantially parallel to the at least one normal plane ground and spaced inwardly from the patch with respect to the patch It includes a plane. The ground plane is formed with at least one coupling aperture slots therein. The slot is located at the substantially opposite side with respect to the patch. In addition, at least one radio frequency chip coupled to a substantially parallel and spaced inwardly from at least one feed line, the feed line above the feed line and the ground plane with respect to the ground and spaced inwardly from the plane of the ground plane, and It comprises a first substrate layer spaced inwardly from the feed line. The first substrate layer chip therein - is formed with a receiving cavity. The chip of the chip-located in the receiving cavity.
analysis in cashew ( Anacardium occidentale L.)

Genetic analysis in cashew with 12 genotypes and 14 morphological traits revealed that the genotypes showed significant variation with respect to all characters except number of primary branches. Number of perfect flowers m -2 , number of nuts m -2 , apple weight, nut weight and kernel weight provided a clear separation of the genotypes. Number of perfect flowers m -2 and number of nuts m -2 had high heritability indicating the reliability of these traits in selection. Number of nuts m -2 also had significant positive correlation and direct effect on yield. Apple weight showed significant negative correlation and significant negative direct effect with yield. Cluster analysis could group the accessions into four clusters. Cluster I (Sulabha, Priyanka and P-3-2) and Cluster II (Mdk-1, AKM-1 and K-22-1) were the most divergent. Members of these two clusters can be utilized for hybridization in all possible combinations to yield superior cashew hybrids.
The number and distribution of AMPA receptor channels containing fast kinetic GluA3 and GluA4 subunits at auditory nerve synapses depend on the target cells. (8),

have similar numbers of AMPARs; however, the AN-BC have a higher density of AMPARs than AN-FC synapses, because the AN-BC synapses are smaller. A higher number and density of GluA3 subunits are observed at AN-BC synapses, whereas a higher number and density of GluA4 subunits are observed at AN-FC synapses. The intrasynaptic distribution of immunogold labeling revealed that AMPAR subunits, particularly GluA3, are concentrated at the center of the AN-BC synapses. The central distribution of AMPARs is absent in GluA3-knockout mice, and gold particles are evenly distributed along the postsynaptic density. GluA4 gold labeling was homogenously distributed along both synapse types. Thus, GluA3 and GluA4 subunits are distributed at AN synapses in a target-cell-depend-ent manner. Abstract The neurotransmitter receptor subtype, number, density, and distribution relative to the location of transmitter release sites are key determinants of signal transmission. AMPA-type ionotropic glutamate receptors (AMPARs)
YghG (GspS (cid:1) ) Is a Novel Pilot Protein Required for Localization of the GspS (cid:1) Type II Secretion System Secretin of Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli

The enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) pathotype, characterized by the prototypical strain H10407, is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world. A major virulence factor of ETEC is the type II secretion system (T2SS) responsible for secretion of the diarrheagenic heat-labile enterotoxin (LT). In this study, we have characterized the two type II secretion systems, designated alpha (T2SS (cid:1) ) and beta (T2SS (cid:2) ), encoded in the H10407 genome and describe the prevalence of both systems in other E. coli pathotypes. Under laboratory conditions, the T2SS (cid:2) is assembled and functional in the secretion of LT into culture supernatant, whereas the T2SS (cid:1) is not. Insertional inactivation of the three genes located upstream of gspC (cid:2) ( yghJ , pppA , and yghG ) in the atypical T2SS (cid:2) operon revealed that YghJ is not required for assembly of the GspD (cid:2) secretin or secretion of LT, that PppA is likely the prepilin peptidase required for the function of T2SS (cid:2) , and that YghG is required for assembly of the GspD (cid:2) secretin and thus function of the T2SS (cid:2) . Mutational and physiological analysis further demonstrated that YghG (redesig-nated GspS (cid:2) ) is a novel outer membrane pilotin protein that is integral for assembly of the T2SS (cid:2) by localizing GspD (cid:2) to the outer membrane, whereupon GspD (cid:2) forms the macromolecular secretin multimer through
Original Index of pretreatment intensity predicts outcome of high-dose chemotherapy and autologous progenitor cell transplantation in chemosensitive relapse of Hodgkin's disease

Summary Purpose: To identify prognostic factors in patients with chemosensitive relapsed Hodgkin's disease treated by high-dose chemotherapy with autologous progenitor cell transplantation (HDQ and to compare the duration of treatment-free remission prior to HDC with the progression-free survival after HDC in individual patients. Patients and methods: Forty-five consecutive patients were analyzed retrospectively. We devised an index of pretreatment intensity (IPTI) based number of different chemo- and radiotherapy regimens given between diagnosis and HDC and on the duration of disease. Results: With a median follow-up of 47 months the post-transplant event-free survival (EFS) was 44% and the overall survival. (OAS) was 62% at four years. The IPTI allowed to discriminate between a low and a high-risk group with a four-year post-transplant EFS of 66% and 11% and a OAS of 87% and 28%, respectively (P = 0.0001). Of the 39 patients with sufficient follow-up after HDC, post-transplant EFS lasted on average ^ 18.5 months longer than the pretransplant treat-ment-free remission. Conclusions: HDC with the CBV regimen confers significant benefit to patients with chemosensitive relapsed Hodgkin's disease. The IPTI may help to select patients with a good response to HDC and to identify poor prognosis patients suit-able for experimental protocols or palliative care only.
Certain effects of field and light induced electron emission from indium thin oxide (ITO) layers

Indium thin oxide (ITO) layers were deposited onto both surfaces of a glass substrate. One of the layers was a field electrode and negative voltage has been applied to it in order to create the internal electric field. Another one was treated as the electron-emitting layer. The studies were carried out in the 10–7 hPa vacuum. As a result of applying polarizing voltage Upol and illuminating by a quartz lamp, photoelectrons are released and enter the electron multiplier. Voltage pulses from the multiplier are recorded in the multichannel amplitude analyzer, creating so-called voltage pulse amplitude spectrum. Dependence of electron emission yield on both the intensity of internal field and illumination was measured. With the increasing the Upol voltage, the count frequency of pulses grows monotonically. At higher Upol (> |–1 kV|) this dependence is exponential. After illuminating the yield of the field induced electron emission grows as well. The cascade multiplication of electrons, which is responsible for the high emission yield, develops under the influence of the electric field of the order of 1 MV/m. The Gauss approximation suggests that the internal electric field in the interface between a glass and ITO layer has to be taken into account.
Regulation of inﬂammatory mediator expression in bovine endometrial cells: effects of lipopolysaccharide, interleukin 1 beta, and tumor necrosis factor alpha

lipopolysaccharide, interleukin 1 beta, tumor necrosis factor alpha. Abstract An abnormal uterine environment can inﬂuence maternal – fetal communication, conception rate and disrupt normal embryo development, thereby affect-ing fertility and the reproductive performance of dairy cows. Animal variability means that development of endometrial cell lines with appropriate characteristic are required. We evaluated the effect of an infectious agent (i.e., bacterial lipopolysaccharide; LPS) and proinﬂammatory mediators (i.e., Interleukin 1 beta; IL-1 b , and tumor necrosis factor alpha; TNF a ) on inﬂammatory mediator gene expression and production by bovine endometrial epithelial (bEEL) and stromal (bCSC) cell lines. Expression of CXCL8/IL8, IL1A, IL1B , and IL6 cytokine genes was signiﬁcantly upregulated in both epithelial and stromal cells when treated with LPS and IL-1 b . LPS treatment of epithelial cells (compared with treatment by IL-1 b and TNF a ) exhibited greater CXCL8/ IL8, IL1A, IL1B, and IL6 cytokine gene expression. Whereas, in stromal cells, IL-1 b treatment (compared with LPS and TNF a ) exhibited greater CXCL8/ IL8, IL1A, IL1B, and IL6 cytokine gene expression. Interestingly, bEEL and bCSC cells treated with IL-1 b increased IL1B gene expression, suggesting that IL-1 b may act unusually in an autocrine-positive feedback loop. Cytokine production was stimulated by these agents in both cell types. We suggest that the characteristics of these two cell lines make them excellent tools for the study of intrauterine environment.
DDDT_A_316583 3535..3542

1Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research (Ministry of Education/Beijing), The First Department of Thoracic Surgery, Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute, Beijing, People’s Republic of China Purpose: To compare the efficacy of a lower dose background infusion of oxycodone for patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) with the conventional dose, following intercostal nerve block, for the management of postoperative pain in patients undergoing thoracoscopic lobectomy for lung cancer. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective, single-center, randomized, parallelgroup, double-blind, controlled clinical trial. In total, 155 patients scheduled for elective radical lobectomy via video-assisted thoracoscopy were recruited from December 2018 to July 2019, of whom 140 were ultimately included in the study population. Patients were randomized to receive either oxycodone 0.25 mg/h (low-dose group, n=70) or oxycodone 0.5 mg/h (control group, n=70) as a background infusion for PCIA, following ropivacaine intercostal nerve block, for postoperative pain management. The primary endpoints were rest and dynamic visual analogue scale (VAS) scores within 72 h of the operation. The secondary endpoints were patient satisfaction scores, consumption of postoperative analgesics, times of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), and adverse events. Results: All 140 enrolled patients completed the study requirements and were included in the final analysis. The rest and dynamic VAS scores at 4 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h postoperative were comparable between the low-dose group and the control group (P>0.05). However, the low-dose group had statistically significantly higher patient satisfaction scores (P<0.001) and lower postoperative analgesic consumption (P<0.001) as well as lower incidence of nausea and vomiting (P<0.05). The times of PCA was not statistically significantly different between the two groups, and no serious adverse events occurred in either group (P>0.05). Conclusion: A low-dose background infusion of oxycodone for postoperative PCIA can achieve a comparable analgesic effect to the conventional dose after thoracoscopic lobectomy for lung cancer. Furthermore, the low-dose regimen was associated with reduced consumption of oxycodone and increased patient satisfaction.
Effect of Protein Binding on Penetration of (cid:98) -Lactams into Rabbit Peripheral Lymph

The relevance of protein binding to penetration of (cid:98) -lactams into body ﬂuids was investigated by examining the distribution of amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, clavulanic acid, temocillin, and ticarcillin into rabbit peripheral lymph after intravenous administration. The elimination half-lives in rabbit plasma varied between 0.34 h (temocillin) and 1.80 h (ceftriaxone), and the half-lives measured in lymph were similar to those in plasma (0.37 to 1.76 h). The percent penetration (area under the concentration-time curve in lymph/area under the concentration-time curve in plasma (cid:51) 100) was high for amoxicillin (97.6%), temocillin (89.4%), and clavulanic acid (90.8%) but was lower for ticarcillin (76.0%) and for ceftriaxone (67.3%). There was a direct correlation between plasma protein binding and percent penetration. Correction for plasma and tissue binding increased the percent penetration for all compounds, and ﬁgures approached 100%. The results presented demonstrate the use of this model to examine the relationships between plasma pharmacokinetics, protein binding, and distribution of antibiotics. and disodium temocillin were provided by SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals, Worthing, England. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) was obtained as a commercial preparation. All compounds were administered to groups of three anesthetized rabbits as intravenous bolus doses designed to approximate peak concentrations in serum obtained in humans after therapeutic dosing (100 mg/kg of body weight for amoxicillin, 150 mg/kg for ticarcillin, 82 mg/kg for temocillin, 55 mg/kg for ceftriaxone, and 5 mg/kg for clavulanic acid). Protein binding studies. The binding of amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, temocillin, ticarcillin, and ceftriaxone to the proteins in rabbit plasma and lymph was determined with pooled plasma and lymph obtained from undosed rabbits. Plasma and lymph were stabilized at pH 7.4 by gassing with CO 2 before addition of compounds.Samplesofplasma and lymph were spiked with amoxicillin, temocillin, ticar- cillin, or ceftriaxone at ﬁnal concentrations of 400, 80, and 10 (cid:109) g/ml. For clavulanic acid, ﬁnal concentrations were 40, 8, and 1 (cid:109) g/ml. Portions of the samples were kept for analysis of the initial concentration in plasma, and the remaining volumes of plasma or lymph were centrifuged (2,000 (cid:51) g for 15 min) through a Centrifree micropartition system (Amicon, Glouces-tershire, England) into collection cups coated with dried citrate buffer (0.1 M
This information is current as IgE Interactions In Vivo − Allergen Degranulation via Selective Inhibition of A Heterobivalent Ligand Inhibits Mast Cell

Current treatments for allergies include epinephrine and antihistamines, which treat the symptoms after an allergic response has taken place; steroids, which result in local and systemic immune suppression; and IgE-depleting therapies, which can be used only for a narrow range of clinical IgE titers. The limitations of current treatments motivated the design of a heterobivalent inhibitor (HBI) of IgE-mediated allergic responses that selectively inhibits allergen–IgE interactions, thereby preventing IgE clustering and mast cell degranulation. The HBI was designed to simultaneously target the allergen binding site and the adjacent conserved nucleotide binding site (NBS) found on the Fab of IgE Abs. The bivalent targeting was accomplished by linking a hapten to an NBS ligand with an ethylene glycol linker. The hapten moiety of HBI enables selective targeting of a speciﬁc IgE, whereas the NBS ligand enhances avidity for the IgE. Simultaneous bivalent binding to both sites provided HBI with 120-fold enhancement in avidity for the target IgE compared with the monovalent hapten. The increased avidity for IgE made HBI a potent inhibitor of mast cell degranulation in the rat basophilic leukemia mast cell model, in the passive cutaneous anaphylaxis mouse model of allergy, and in mice sensitized to the model allergen. In addition, HBI did not have any observable systemic toxic effects even at elevated doses. Taken together, these results establish the HBI design as a broadly applicable platform with therapeutic potential for the targeted and selective inhibition of IgE-mediated allergic responses, including food, environmental, and drug allergies.
Power Quality Analysis at Falu Hospital

This is a master thesis performed on behalf of ABB Power Quality Center, aiming to investigate the power quality at Falu hospital. Hospitals can suffer from bad power quality both in the aspect of malfunctioning equipment, and as they can provide disturbances to the power grid. In hospitals it is essential that everything works properly, or the consequences can be fatal. The daily operations at a hospital contains a number of different electrical equipment, from ordinary computers to advanced machines for x-rays or chromatography. This type of equipment can cause disturbances in the power system and other equipment can be affected by this. Therefore, it is very important for hospitals to have good power quality. In study in this study were supply voltage variations, voltage voltage swells, rapid voltage changes, voltage unbalance, voltage harmonics and consumption of active and reactive power. To determine the quality of the power the Swedish EIFS 2013:1 was used as a reference for voltage variations and the grid operator’s guidelines for the power parameters. The data from the measurements were analyzed with PQSecure and Matlab. The reults showed that the hospital had no problems regarding the studied parameters of the power quality. They were approved in every case investigated in this study however there could still be improvements regarding the power factor.
Research Influence of Trust and social presence in m-commerce adoption intention in Bangladesh: An empirical study

subset of e-commerce and Research 2011 m-commerce transactions were valued at $105.9 billion Abstract : M-commerce is advanced form of traditional business. Although, the initiatives by the companies frequently upgrade their facilities to develop m-commerce, yet consumers’ adoption rates are still low in many developing countries. This study aims to investigate the factors that predict consumers’ intention to adopt and the influence of consumers' trust and social presence in m-commerce. Further examine moderating role of social presence with social influence and trust in m-commerce adoption intention. A theoretical model is integrating with the help of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model (UTAUT2), trust and social presence. The quantitative data is collected (n = 418) and analyzed through Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The research result shows that performance expectancy, social influence, trust and social presence significantly influence the adoption intention. Social presence has interacting moderator effect on social influence, and trust. However, effort expectancy has not significantly influence on adoption in m-commerce. The findings have some theoretical enlightenment and practical implications.