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Research on the similarity between nodes with hypernymy/hyponymy relations based on IC and taxonomical structure

The similarity method has an important effect on some tasks of natural language processing, such as information retrieval, automatic translation and named entity recognition. Hypernymy/hyponymy relations are widespread in semantic webs and knowledge graphs, so computing the similarity of hypernymy/hyponymy is a key issue in the text processing field. All measures of both feature-based and IC-based methods have obvious deficiencies. The feature-based method estimated the similarity by the depth of the node, and the IC-based method computed the similarity by the position of the deepest common parent. The deficiency of the feature-based method and IC-based method is that they include one parameter, so the performance is slightly inaccurate and unstable. To address this deficiency, our paper proposed a hybrid method that computes the similarity of hypernymy/hyponymy by a hybrid parameter (dhype(lch)) that implies two parameters: depth of the node and position of the deepest common parent. Compared with several similarity methods, the proposed method achieved better performance in terms of accuracy rate, Pearson correlation coefficient and artificial fitting effect.
Authoritarians on Offense

Abstract:Global freedom is under dire threat. Around the world, the enemies of liberal democracy are accelerating their attacks. Authoritarian regimes have become more effective at coopting or circumventing the norms and institutions meant to support basic liberties and at providing aid to those who wish to do the same. In long-established democracies, internal forces have exploited societal divisions and democracy's shortcomings, distorting national politics either to gain power or to strengthen their grip on it. Meanwhile, countries that have struggled in the space between democracy and authoritarianism are increasingly tilting toward the latter. The global order is nearing a tipping point, and if democracy's defenders do not work together to guarantee freedom for all people, the authoritarian model will prevail.
Microbiological analyses of beef slaughtering process and meat safety knowledge of handlers at selected high and low throughput abattoirs

The objective of the study was to determine the level of knowledge, practices and attitudes towards meat safety and personal hygiene of slaughtermen from two abattoirs. A survey was conducted in which 40 workers from a low throughput (LTA: 15) and high throughput (HTA: 25) abattoirs were interviewed. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire comprising questions on slaughtermen knowledge and attitudes regarding meat safety as well as personal hygiene and handling practices. Cross tabulation and Chi-square Test of Association were performed to examine the relationships between the demographic information and the knowledge regarding meat safety. Results indicated that slaughtermen were generally (P< 0.05) adhering to proper ways of hand washing (LTA: 95.45%; HTA: 100%), drying (LTA: 46.67%; HTA: 90.91%) and wearing protective clothing during the slaughter process, with individuals from the HTA yielding comparatively better scores. The results further revealed that smoking around processing areas (LTA: 53.34%; HTA: 18.19%), cleaning and disinfecting working clothes, reporting illness (LTA: 66.66%; HTA: 37.28%), frequency of medical examinations, lack of health certificates (LTA; 26.67%; HTA: 40.91%) and professional training (LTA: 53.33%; HTA: 13.64%) were the main areas with knowledge deficiencies and practices among those interviewed. Knowledge and practices of respondents were significantly different (P<0.05) according to educational level and professional training. Although the results showed a significant adherence to basic hygiene practices, some aspects such as routine medical examination, health certificates and professional training of slaughtermen still need to be improved.
Painterface: an integrated responsive architectural interface

Interface design is one of the main research areas in human- computer interaction (HCI). In computer science, many HCI research- ers and designers explore novel interface designs with cutting-edge technology, but few investigate alternative interfaces for existing built environments, especially in the area of architecture. In this paper, we investigate alternative interface designs for existing architectural ele- ments-such as walls, floors, and ceilings-that can be created with off-the-shelf materials. Instead of merely serving as discrete sensing and display devices integrated to an existing building's surface, these liquid and thin materials act as interventions that can be 'painted' on a surface, transforming it into an architectural interface. This interface, Painterface, is a responsive material intervention that serves as an an- alogue, wall-type media interface that senses and responds to people's actions. Painterface is equipped with three sensing and responsive ca- pacities: touch, sound, and light. While the interface's touch capacity performs tactile sensing, its sound-production and illumination capaci- ties emit notes and light respectively. The outcomes of this research suggest the possibility of a simple, inexpensive, replaceable, and even disposable interface that could serve as an architectural intervention applicable to existing building surfaces.
Sparse Hanson–Wright inequality for a bilinear form of sub‐Gaussian variables

In this paper, we derive a new version of Hanson–Wright inequality for a sparse bilinear form of sub‐Gaussian variables. Our results are a generalization of previous deviation inequalities that consider either sparse quadratic forms or dense bilinear forms. We apply the new concentration inequality to testing the cross‐covariance matrix when data are subject to missing. Using our results, we can find a threshold value of correlations that controls the family‐wise error rate. Furthermore, we discuss the multiplicative measurement error case for the bilinear form with a boundedness condition.
Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and their eco-friendly strategies for plant growth regulation: a review

As a natural engineer, Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) play an important role in increasing plant growth, yield and enhancing plant tolerance to stressful conditions. These beneficial bacteria take up their position in the rhizosphere, around the plants’ root tissues. They may be in, or on their host tissues and help to provide nutrients to their host plants. For sustainable agriculture, PGPR transmit their extensive assistance in ecosystem management, soil structure maintenance, stress management and plant morphology and physiology modulation in an environmentally friendly manner. Plant- PGPR interactions also stimulate nutrient acquisition and accumulation, improve plant performance and enhance plants’ tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. Beside these, PGPR are good biofertilizers and safe for our environment. Nanotechnological advances with PGPR applications are important today to increase the impact of PGPR in agriculture. Undoubtedly, PGPR concept is intimately involved with agriculture, horticulture, forestry and they are too enough to establish a vibrant environment. In this review we have focused on the versatility of PGPR-their performance and aimed to address some future prospects of PGPR as an eco-friendly tool for plant growth regulation.
SIMULTANEOUS COORDINATED DESIGNING OF TCSC WITH CONVENTIONAL PSS (CPSS) AND PSS2B, PSS3B, PSS4B USING GENETIC ALGORITHM

This paper presents a systematic procedure for modelling and simulation of installed various power system stabilizer’s with a thyristor controlled series capacitor (TCSC). For the design purpose, the model of example power system which is a single-machine infinite-bus power system installed with the proposed controllers is developed in MATLAB/SIMULINK. Conventional power system stabilizer (CPSS) has been widely used as supplementary controller to damp out the low frequency oscillations. But, to gain a good performance, we must check other structure’s to gain best power system stabilizers. In this paper TCSC are coordinated simultaneously with conventional PSS, PSS2B, PSS3B and PSS4B. According to the system performance a compare and analyze for the Power System Stabilizer’s (PSS’s) using Genetic Algorithm (GA) is carried out.
Workplace Conflict, Turnover, and Quality of Services. Case Study in Greek Seasonal Hotels

ABSTRACT Seasonality and its impact on staff turnover and conflict within the workplace is one of the most crucial issue that seasonal hotels are called to deal with. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect that workplace conflict and turnovers have on service quality of seasonal hotels in Greece. The outcome of the research indicated that hotel management’s policy in resolving conflicts affects mainly job turnover rather than the frequency of conflicts. In fact, it was found that cooperation strategies are likely to reduce employee turnover through the resolution of conflicts, while enforcement/competition or avoidance strategies enhances the possibility of employee turnover. Finally, it was found that service quality was not related to either the intention to leave or the manifestation of conflicts.
Innovative learning and training approach in business-A systematic business games and literature review

Serious games have been used as an effective and highly motivational educational tool in a different context. This paper reports a systematic review of educational research from 2005 to 2019 on business games, in particular, focused on the positive effects of computer games in business on users whose age is 18 or above in terms of learning outcomes and engagement. Several studies demonstrate the research evidence of positive impacts and learning outcomes of digital games: knowledge acquisition and content comprehension, various learning outcomes, and perceptual and cognitive skills. The review found evidence that PC was the most welcomed venue for delivering the games. The simulation was the most frequently applied genre, followed by an online game and role-playing. The majority of studies utilised survey designs followed by quasi-experimental designs. The measures used in the studies and the findings and recommendations for using digital games for learning.
Implementation and Evaluation of a Component-Based framework for Internet Applications

In previous publications we have introduced the concept of using a component-based software engineering paradigm to build Internet-enabled applications. We have proposed that this design allows for greater flexibility in deployment, better utilisation of resources and a reduction in total application development effort. We have described a system and realised that system as an API that can be used to design, build and execute such components. In this report we provide an overview of the key system components and present an implementation of an application developed using the system. We use this application to perform experimental and functional comparisons to show that the system provides advancements over the status quo.
Parametric design of developable structure based on yoshimura origami pattern

Origami is an ancient art form and can be divided into rigid and non-rigid origami. Rigid origami is suitable for the design of building structures because the panels are not twisted and deformed during the folding process. Currently, rigid origami structures are generally built with steel. However, compared with natural, non-polluting wood, steel has a high energy consumption and a high environmental impact. Based on this situation, this paper designs a developable wooden building structure using the Yoshimura origami model. First, the Jacobian matrix method was used to analyze the degree of freedom of the basic unit of the Yoshimura origami pattern, following which the motion trajectory required by the target structure was obtained. Secondly, by analyzing the relationship between the plane angle α and dihedral angle θ, three interaction rules were obtained, and the formula for determining the structure size was established by using the plane angle α, dihedral angle θ, the number of valley folds n and the unit length l. Subsequently, two enhancement schemes, the quadrangle enhancement scheme and the triangle enhancement scheme, were proposed to increase the height of the structure. After comparing the deformation and failure types of origami structures based on Cross-Laminated Timber, a triangular reinforcement scheme was chosen to increase the height of the structure. Finally, a new connection method was developed that allowed the origami structure to be practically applied. This research demonstrates the possibility of developing a timber structure based on Yoshimura origami.
Survival and associated predictors for patients with pineoblastoma or pineal parenchymal tumors of intermediate differentiation older than 3 years: Insights from the National Cancer Database

Abstract Background The management of pineal parenchymal tumors remains controversial. Methods The 2004-2017 National Cancer Database was queried for cases (age >3 years) with histologically confirmed pineal parenchymal tumors of intermediate differentiation (PPTID, n = 90) or pineoblastoma (n = 106). Results Within the PPTID group, median age was 41 years; 49% were males. Five- and 10-year survival were 83% and 78%, respectively. Adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy were administered in 64% and 17% patients, respectively. The effect of radiation with or without chemotherapy (HR 1.15, P = .81, and HR 1.31, P = .72, respectively), and extent of resection (HR = 1.07, P = .93) was not significant. Within the pineoblastoma group, median age was 25 years; 51% were males. Five- and 10-year survival were 66% and 42%, respectively. Adjuvant radiation and chemotherapy were administered in 72% and 51%, respectively. In multivariable analysis, patients with pineoblastoma who received both radiation and chemotherapy (n = 39) had significantly lower hazard of death (HR 0.35, 95% CI 0.14-0.85, P = .02) compared to those who received radiation alone (n = 20) or no adjuvant treatment (n = 19). Finally, females in the pineoblastoma group were found to have a lower hazard of death compared to males (HR 0.24, 95% CI 0.10-0.58, P = .001); this comparison trended toward statistical significance in the PPTID subgroup (HR 0.40, 95% CI 0.14-1.08, P = .07). Conclusions Survival rates were higher in patients with PPTID vs patients with pineoblastoma. Adjuvant chemoradiation was associated with improved survival in pineoblastoma and females had lower hazards of death. Further research should identify specific patient profiles and molecular subgroups more likely to benefit from multimodality therapy.
The Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles as a Targeted Therapy in Cancer Treatment

Due to the defects of traditional cancer therapies, nanotechnology has been widely applied to treat tumors. Much achievement has been achieved. Since the magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) has been invented, many researchers have developed many MNPs. In addition, targeted drug delivery and magnetic hyperthermia are also well studied. Various breakthroughs have been made in this field. MNPs have been widely used, and both theoretical and applied research have developed rapidly. This paper discussed the research progress on MNPs. It can efficiently deliver drugs to tumor tissue in a targeted manner. Nowadays, dendrimer polymers as a promising biomedical material were used to enhance the versatility of magnetic nanoparticles to improve cancer therapies. In addition, the mechanisms of targeted drug delivery by MNPs were discussed. The current knowledge, and perspectives of application of MNPs in cancer treatment in this paper could provide a good reference for the future research of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Business demands for processing unstructured textual data – text mining techniques for companies to implement

The rapid development of technology has caused a pervasive change in the way people and businesses live. Making sound business decisions is unthinkable without processing a large amount of data (publicly available and collected on the basis of problems) with high accuracy and quality. The importance of unstructured data acquires various sources is growing. Of particular value is the continuous flow of textual information that is generated every minute around the world in a different form (unstructured textual data). This is also the subject of this article. The aim of the article is to provide an analytical overview of the main methods of word processing that are applicable for pragmatic analysis of information flows from companies, such as: extraction, summarization, grouping and categorization of text. Some methodologies are based on NLP (Natural Language Processing), others on Bayesian logic and statistical theory and practice. From the review of various publications on the topic, conclusions are proposed for their practical applicability. This allows for an objective choice of appropriate tools for processing unstructured information and business intelligence. The results of the study can be successfully used to improve managerial decision-making, improve the quality of work of employees and reduce errors in overall marketing planning.
Analysis and design of controllers for cooperative and automated driving

Nowadays, throughput has become a limiting factor in road transport. An effective means to increase the road throughput is to decrease the intervehicle time gap. A small time gap, however, may lead to string instability, being the amplification of velocity disturbances in upstream direction. String-stable behavior is thus considered an essential requirement for the design of automatic distance control systems, which are needed to allow for safe driving at time gaps well below 1 s. However, the formal notion of string stability is not unambiguous in literature, since both stability interpretations and performance interpretations exist. Therefore, a novel definition for string stability of nonlinear cascaded systems is proposed, using input–output properties. This definition is shown to result in well-known string stability conditions for linear cascaded systems. Employing these conditions, string stability is obtained by a controller that uses wireless intervehicle communication to provide information of the preceding vehicle. The theoretical results are validated by implementation of the controller, known as Cooperative Adaptive Cruise Control, on a platoon of six passenger vehicles. Experiments clearly show that the practical results match the theoretical analysis, thereby indicating the practical feasibility for short-distance vehicle following.
The Factors Of Practising Green Packaging Adoption Among Food Industry Around Melaka

Green packaging is an issue that is very focused now, the various parties have made every effort to toward green packaging, especially food packaging industry. This is because, the food industry is the industry's most cause environmental pollution caused by the packaging. Sources from various parties have proven that food packaging is very worrying now, so this study will identify the importance of green packaging in order to reduce various negative factors that can lead to problems for society and the environment as well as the industry itself. Through this study, the authors have conducted interviews with the management of selected companies. Through interviews, the authors ask questions related to issues of green packaging to protect the safety and health of consumers; reduce environmental impact and effectiveness criteria of green packaging to reduce wastage of food packaging. With this research can raise the awareness to the public, companies and governments. Although there are many advantages in terms that can be seen with green packaging, but it can kill the packaging industry, particularly plastic packaging.
An Empirical Exploration of Influences of Retail Store Atmosphere on Shoppers Satisfaction in the Baroda City of Gujarat State

The consumer market of India has witnessed an unprecedented growth poised to emerge as one of the fastest growing economies of the world economy due to demographic profile and rising income levels of Indian consumers. The Indian retail market is expected to grow at a Cumulative Annual Growth Rate [CAGR] of 12 per cent to reach a figure of US $ 900 Billion by the year 2017. The organized retail market estimated currently at US $ 35 Billion is expected to reach a figure of US $ 90 Billion growing at CAGR of 21 percent by the year 2025. India is expected to be ranked among the top 5 economies of the world from the current 12th rank in terms of consumption by the year 2025. In such a competitive era the good and interesting retail store atmosphere is certainly expected to act as a differentiator so as to influence customer experiences resultant into a positive behavioural intention. The key objective of the empirical research study was to study and examine the relationship between the selected factors of the store atmosphere vis-a-vis customer satisfaction and its influences on customers or shoppers intention and patronage behaviour for which 110 shoppers were conveniently selected from amongst different shopping malls located in the Baroda City of the Gujarat State. The selected factors comprising of the store atmosphere factors were viz., Display and Layout; Music; Lighting; Cleanliness; Visual Merchandising, and Sales Staff respectively. The researchers have applied descriptive statistics, factor analysis, regression analysis and the Structural Equation Model was also developed to explain and demonstrate the relationship between selected factors of the store atmosphere and its influences on customers or shoppers satisfaction to offer useful implications concerning formulation of retail strategies to enhance value driven offerings to them by shopping malls in near future.
Comparison of Fixed- and Variable-Loop Button Fixation in Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Introduction With the advent of fixed- and variable-loop suspensory fixation devices for arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, a maximum number of grafts can be placed within the femoral tunnel. Although several biomechanical studies have been conducted comparing these two devices, only a few comparative clinical studies are available. This study was conducted to compare the functional outcomes of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using fixed-loop devices with those of variable-loop devices by determining their effect on graft laxity clinical assessment and patient-reported outcome scores. Methodology Out of 32 patients (27 males and five females) who underwent primary ACL reconstruction using tripled hamstring autograft, fixed- and variable-loop devices were used for 13 and 19 patients, respectively. Thirteen patients in each group were evaluated over a period of one year using the Lysholm knee score. Six patients in the variable-loop group had only six months of follow-up. Anterior drawer and Lachman tests were performed at six-month and one-year follow-ups, respectively. Results The mean ages of patients in the fixed- and variable-loop groups were 34.5\begin{document}\pm\end{document}11 and 34.1\begin{document}\pm\end{document}9.1 years, respectively. The Lysholm knee score at six weeks was fair in 7.7% of the patients in the fixed-loop group when compared to 52.6% of those in the variable-loop group (p<0.05). All the other parameters were comparable between the two groups. One patient in each group had ligament laxity at six-month and one-year follow-up, respectively. Conclusion This study showed no statistically significant difference in graft laxity or functional outcomes of arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with fixed- and variable-loop devices, except for a better patient-reported outcome score in the variable-loop group at six weeks of follow-up. Hence, there is a need for more comparative studies in this direction.