Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Accelerometer signals for detection of pulse presence and blood pressure inference

Cardiac arrest is a major health problem accounting for a substantial number of deaths in both Europe and the United States. Despite survival rates being extremely low, delivery of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) has been proven to have a significant survival benefit. The interval from collapse to initiation of CPR, as well as maintaining uninterrupted compressions are two of the major determinants in the survival outcome and the complications as follow-up after the event. Nevertheless, pulse checks are still necessary interventions to assess return-of-spontaneous circulation. The Golden Standard for pulse assessment is manual palpation, a method which consists of placing a finger above an artery that is close to the skin surface. This procedure has several limitations: it is unreliable, highly subjective and often takes too long. Hence, there is a need for a reliable, objective and automatic pulse detection and characterisation technique for CPR scenarios. This technique needs to be easy to apply avoiding delays in initiation or continuation of chest compressions. The use of accelerometer (ACC) sensors above the carotid artery, provide an interesting approach to this problem. They are characterised for being inexpensive and low power, nonetheless presenting high sensitivity and portability. In order to study the basic feasibility of these ACC sensors in a resuscitation scenario, a protocol was designed with the aim of simulating characteristics present in a real-life scenario under controlled conditions. Using this protocol, a dataset of 12 healthy volunteers’ signals was created. For each subject two ACC signals, electrocardiogram (ECG) and photoplethysmography (PPG) were measured synchronously. Additionaly, a dataset from a previous study of 5 patients undergoing real-life CPR was available allowing for a comparison between the behaviour of the simulated acquired data with real-life signals. Using these two datasets, technical solutions were developed with two different classifiers discriminating artifacts, compressions, pulse and absence of pulse. The first approach was based on a previous study, consisting in a two-step cascade
25 and 50 Gb/s/ ${{\lambda}}$ PAM-4 Transmission Over 43 and 21 km Using a Simplified Coherent Receiver on SOI

We demonstrate 25 and 50 Gb/s four-level pulse amplitude modulation (PAM-4) transmission over 43- and 21-km standard single-mode fiber (SMF), respectively, using a silicon photonic 120° hybrid-based integrated simplified coherent receiver in the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$C$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-band. The integrated receiver is composed of an edge coupler, a vertical grating coupler, a polarization splitter–rotator, a <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$3\times 3$ </tex-math></inline-formula> multimode interference coupler-based 120° hybrid, and three germanium p-i-n photodetectors. For 25 Gb/s PAM-4 transmission, we achieved the receiver sensitivities of −18, −17.5, −16.6, −14.5, and −9.8 dBm in back-to-back (B2B) and after 10.5, 21, 31, and 43 km, respectively, at a bit error rate (BER) below the hard-decision forward error correction (HD-FEC) threshold (i.e., <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$3.8\times 10^{-3}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) without using any receiver equalizer, while for the 50 Gb/s PAM-4 transmission, the receiver sensitivities of −13.6 dBm in B2B, and −13.5 and −11.6 dBm after 10.5 and 21 km are obtained using a 31-tap linear feed-forward equalizer (FFE), respectively. Furthermore, we achieved up to 44 Gb/s receiver equalizer-free PAM-4 transmission over 10.5 km below the HD-FEC. The characterization of the receiver at different wavelengths within the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$C$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-band is provided as well.
Effects of Alternative Chemotherapeutic Agents on Thyroid Effects of Alternative Chemotherapeutic Agents on Thyroid Cancer Cell Line Ml-1 Cancer Cell Line Ml-1

Though differentiated thyroid carcinomas have decent prognosis when detected early, radioactive iodine (RAI) resistant and advanced thyroid cancers are still difficult to treat with existing therapies. Better therapeutic agents are needed. Studies have shown that aggressive thyroid cancers (ML-1) express the extracellular matrix protein, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP-2). MMP-2 has been linked to metastasis and aggressiveness of several cancers and has been shown to play a crucial role in tumor invasion. Chlorotoxin is a selective MMP-2 receptor agonist, and Saporin is a well-known ribosome-inactivating protein used for anti-cancer treatment; however, these two agents have never been studied when conjugated together. I hypothesize that Chlorotoxin-conjugated to Saporin (CTX-SAP) would impede the growth of aggressive thyroid cancer cell lines expressing MMP-2 receptors. Moreover, there is also an unmet need for better platinum-based anti-cancer drugs. Cisplatin, an FDA approved anti-cancer drug was tested alongside the novel cyanoximate, Pt (DECO) 2 for its ability to reduce cell viability, reduce superoxide, and increase apoptosis. Results from my study support the potential of CTX-SAP, but offer limited availability for future study. My findings also demonstrate that Pt (DECO) 2 is more effective at reducing cell viability, reactive oxygen species, and increasing apoptosis compared to Cisplatin.
Reassessing China’s Rural Reforms: The View from Outer Space *

We study one of the central reforms in China’s economic miracle, the Household Responsibility System (HRS), which decollectivized agriculture starting in 1978. The HRS is commonly seen as having signiﬁcantly boosted agricultural productivity—but this conclusion rests on unreliable ofﬁcial data. We use historical satellite imagery to generate new measurements of grain yield, independent of ofﬁcial Chinese statistics. Using two separate empirical designs that exploit the staggered rollout of the HRS across provinces and counties, we ﬁnd no causal evidence that areas that adopted the HRS sooner experienced faster grain yield growth. These results challenge our conventional understanding of decollectivization, land reform, and the origins of the Chinese miracle.
Stout: Cloudy's Atomic and Molecular Database Stout: Cloudy's Atomic and Molecular Database

We describe a new atomic and molecular database we developed for use in the spectral synthesis code Cloudy. The design of Stout is driven by the data needs of Cloudy, which simulates molecular, atomic, and ionized gas with kinetic temperatures T 2.8 K 10 K 10 < < and densities spanning the low-to high-density limits. The radiation ﬁ eld between photon energies 10 − 8 Ry and 100 MeV is considered, along with all atoms and ions of the lightest 30 elements, and ∼ 10 2 molecules. For ease of maintenance, the data are stored in a format as close as possible to the original data sources. Few data sources include the full range of data we need. We describe how we ﬁ ll in the gaps in the data or extrapolate rates beyond their tabulated range. We tabulate data sources both for the atomic spectroscopic parameters and for collision data for the next release of Cloudy. This is not intended as a review of the current status of atomic data, but rather a description of the features of the database which we will build upon.
On Both Sides of the Tracks: Light Rail and Gentrification in Portland, Oregon

i Dedication . iii Acknowledgements . iv List of Tables . viii List of Figures . ix Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 Purpose of this Study . 7 Research Questions and Hypotheses . 10 Chapter 2: Literature Review . 11 Defining Gentrification . 11 Theories of Gentrification . 15 Measuring Gentrification . 23 Role of Transit in Neighborhood Change . 27 Transit and property value. 28 Transit and gentrification . 32 Gentrification and Transit in Portland, Oregon . 41 Literature Summary . 47 Chapter 3: Data and Methods . 50 Overview & Justification . 50 GIS Data. 53 Housing Centroids . 54 vi Independent Variables: Neighborhood LRT Access . 55 Distance to Downtown . 56 Analytical samples . 57 Full sample of ideal study area . 57 LRT subsamples . 59 Demographic Data and Methods . 60 Demographic Dataset: Neighborhood Change Database (NCDB) . 62 Dependent Variables: SES Index and SES Change . 63 Control Variables . 69 Summary of Methods . 71 Chapter 4: Analyses and Findings.73 Analytical Methods . 73 Descriptive Statistics . 76 LRT distance . 76 SES index . 77 Control variables . 87 Hot Spot Analysis . 99 Pearson’s Correlations . 107 Multivariate Analyses: OLS Linear Regression . 111 vii Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusion . 121 Neighborhood Contexts . 124 Portland’s Urban Growth Machine . 126 Limitations . 129 Implications for Gentrification Research . 132 Directions for future research . 132 References . 135 Appendix A: Tables and Figures . 140 Appendix B: Alternative Sampling Methods Considered . 145 Appendix C: Changes to Census Questions and Coding . 148
PedSUMO: Simulacra of Automated Vehicle-Pedestrian Interaction Using SUMO To Study Large-Scale Effects

As automated vehicles become more widespread but lack a driver to communicate in uncertain situations, external communication, for example, via LEDs or displays, is evaluated. However, the concepts are mostly evaluated in simple scenarios, such as one person trying to cross in front of one automated vehicle. The traditional empirical approach fails to study the large-scale effects of these in this not-yet-real scenario. Therefore, we built PedSUMO, an enhancement to SUMO for the simulacra of automated vehicles’ effects on public traffic, specifically how pedestrian attributes affect their respect for automated vehicle priority at unprioritized crossings. We explain the algorithms used and the derived parameters relevant to the crossing. We open-source our code under https://github.com/M-Colley/pedsumo and demonstrate an initial data collection and analysis of Ingolstadt, Germany.
Core Outcome Domains for Clinical Trials on Somatic Symptom Disorder, Bodily Distress Disorder, and Functional Somatic Syndromes: European Network on Somatic Symptom Disorders Recommendations

Objective The harmonization of core outcome domains in clinical trials facilitates comparison and pooling of data, and simplifies the preparation and review of research projects and comparison of risks and benefits of treatments. Therefore, we provide recommendations for the core outcome domains that should be considered in clinical trials on the efficacy and effectiveness of interventions for somatic symptom disorder, bodily distress disorder, and functional somatic syndromes. Methods The European Network on Somatic Symptom Disorders group of more than 20 experts in the field met twice in Hamburg to discuss issues of assessment and intervention research in somatic symptom disorder, bodily distress disorder, and functional somatic syndromes. The consensus meetings identified core outcome domains that should be considered in clinical trials evaluating treatments for somatic symptom disorder and associated functional somatic syndromes. Results The following core domains should be considered when defining ascertainment methods in clinical trials: a) classification of somatic symptom disorder/bodily distress disorder, associated functional somatic syndromes, and comorbid mental disorders (using structured clinical interviews), duration of symptoms, medical morbidity, and prior treatments; b) location, intensity, and interference of somatic symptoms; c) associated psychobehavioral features and biological markers; d) illness consequences (quality of life, disability, health care utilization, health care costs; e) global improvement and treatment satisfaction; and f) unwanted negative effects. Conclusions The proposed criteria are intended to improve synergies of clinical trials and to facilitate decision making when comparing different treatment approaches. These recommendations should not result in inflexible guidelines, but increase consistency across investigations in this field.
Use of Management Control as a Stimulus for Organizational Resilience: single-entity survey in a petroleum derivatives company

Purpose: The paper aims to investigated how the use of the Management Control System influences in the management of organizational resilience in a Brazilian company. Method: A survey single entity developed in a Brazilian oil derivative trading company with structure, size and management control system required for the research. The data were collected based on a questionnaire sent to executives from different department For data analysis, the structural model was estimated using the partial least squares method (PLS-PM - Partial Least Squares Path Modeling). Results: The results support the hypothesis that the use of the management control system has a positive impact on the strategic. Thus, it was observed that high levels of the use of the management control system in the forms of beliefs systems, boundary systems, diagnostic control system and interactive control system increase the organization's capacity for resilience by acting in a proactive way, with strategic vision facing the business context's adversities, providing the strategic renewal proposed by Simons (1995). Contributions: The theoretical contribution lies in the development of a model that aims to assist organizations in managing organizational resilience through management control systems. The use of the priority map for data analysis brought a practical point of view, this helps managers to decide which pattern of control best fits the circumstances in which they operate and their strategic challenges, contribute to understanding how the use of management control system impacts on the resilience in the organizational environment.
Connected Learning Initiative: A Novel Tool for Teacher Capacity Development in Nigeria

All three tiers of education in Nigeria (primary, secondary, tertiary) lay emphasis on STEM subjects. The methods and strategies employed by STEM teachers in most Nigerian schools have remained teacher-centred and textbook-oriented. This paper has brought together some elements of the innovation achieved in the Connected Learning Initiative (CLIx) to address the identified challenges in STEM education in Nigerian junior secondary schools through the CL4STEM project to build processes for long-term systemic dialogues and networking. CLIx was seeded by the Tata Trusts and led by TISS and MIT, USA, to strengthen secondary STEM learning, pedagogic content knowledge of teachers and their practice at scale in four states in India. The programme’s interactive STEM OERs, subject teacher CoPs on mobile devices, tech design for under-resourced context, participatory and localised ecosystem approach to adoption and scaling, are identified as innovative and scalable models. Data were collected in three phases, baseline, midline
Dry-Season Precipitation in Tropical West Africa and Its Relation to Forcing from the Extratropics

Precipitation is a major socioeconomic factor in the Guineo-Soudanian zone of tropical West Africa with its distinct summer rainy season from May to October. Albeit rare, precipitation during the dry season can have substantial impacts on the local hydrology and human activities reaching from the rotting of harvests to improved grazing conditions. This study provides an observationally based synoptic and dynamical analysis of an abundant rainfall event during the dry season of 2003/04 that affected the countries of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana. The results point to a forcing of the rainfalls from the extratropics in the following ways: 1) Upper-level clouds and moisture to the east of a weak, quasi-stationary extratropical disturbance enhance the greenhouse effect over the Sahel and the adjacent Sahara, and thereby cause a net-column warm anomaly and falling surface pressure. 2) One day before the precipitation event, negative pressure tendencies are further enhanced through warm advection and subsidence associated with the penetration of a more intense upper-trough into Algeria. 3) The resulting northward shift and intensification of the weak wintertime heat low allows low-level moist southerlies from the Gulf of Guinea to penetrate into the Soudanian zone. 4) Finally, daytime heating of the land surface and convective dynamics initiate heavy rainfalls. Operational forecasts of this event were promising, pointing to a strong control by the comparatively well-predicted extratropical upper-level circulation.
A Review of Measurement for Quantification of Carbon Dioxide Removal by Enhanced Weathering in Soil

All pathways which limit global temperature rise to <2 o C above pre-industrial temperatures now require carbon dioxide removal (CDR) in addition to rapid greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Novel and durable CDR strategies need to rapidly scale over the next few decades in order to reach Paris Agreement Targets. Terrestrial enhanced weathering (EW) involves the acceleration of natural weathering processes via the deployment of crushed rock feedstocks, typically Ca-and Mg-rich silicates, in soils. While models predict this has the potential to remove multiple gigatonnes of CO 2 annually, as an open-system pathway, the measurement (monitoring), reporting, and verification (MRV) of carbon removal and storage is challenging. Here we provide a review of the current literature showing the state-of-play of different methods for monitoring EW. We focus on geochemical characterization of weathering processes at the weathering site itself, acknowledging that the final storage of carbon is largely in the oceans, with potential losses occurring during transfer. There are two main approaches for measuring EW, one focused on solid phase measurements, including exchangeable phases, and the other on the aqueous phase. Additionally, gas phase measurements have been employed to understand CO 2 fluxes, but can be dominated by short-term organic carbon cycling. We stress that, although
Music Moody - Facial Recognition And Voice Recognition To Detect Mood And Recommend Songs.

: This project aims to develop a comprehensive music recommendation system that provides personalized song suggestions based on the user's individual tastes and current emotional state. The system incorporates four main components: mood detection using live voice recognition techniques, collaborative filtering for playlist generation, multiclassification of songs based on mood, and base and frequency feature extraction. The real-time voice recognition module analyzes the user's voice to extract features like pitch, volume
World smallest 200Mp CMOS Image Sensor with 0.56μm pixel equipped with novel Deep Trench Isolation structure for better sensitivity and higher CG

— We present the world smallest 200 megapixel (MP) CMOS Image Sensor equipped with newly developed 0. 56μm pixel. Apart from the conventional full-depth deep trench isolation (FDTI), our 2x4 shared pixel structure incorporated novel DTI structure to minimize the light absorption from polysilicon which is used to fill DTI and suppress dark current when biased. With new DTI structure, the relative QE is improved by 14%. Furthermore we were able to control the potential barrier between 4 pixels that share new DTI structure to improve the image quality in summation mode. The new structure also increased conversion gain (CG) by 38% and further process optimization resulted in additional 14%improvement.
Drinking Water Public Health Goal of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment

This Public Health Goal (PHG) technical support document provides information on health effects from contaminants in drinking water. The PHG describes concentrations of contaminants at which adverse health effects would not be expected to occur, even over a lifetime of exposure. PHGs are developed for chemical contaminants based on the best available toxicological data in the scientific literature. These documents and the analyses contained in them provide estimates of the levels of contaminants in drinking water that would pose no significant health risk to individuals consuming the water on a daily basis over a lifetime. PHGs for contaminants in drinking water based exclusively on public health considerations. The Act requires OEHHA to adopt PHGs that meet the following criteria: 1. PHGs for acutely toxic substances shall be set at levels at which scientific evidence indicates that no known or anticipated adverse effects on health will occur, plus an adequate margin-of­ safety. 2. PHGs for carcinogens or other substances which can cause chronic disease shall be based solely on health effects without regard to cost impacts and shall be set at levels which OEHHA has determined do not pose any significant risk to health. 3. To the extent the information is available, OEHHA shall consider possible synergistic effects resulting from exposure to two or more contaminants. 4. OEHHA shall consider the existence of groups in the population that are more susceptible to adverse effects of the contaminants than a normal healthy adult. 5. OEHHA shall consider the contaminant exposure and body burden levels that alter physiological function or structure in a manner that may significantly increase the risk of illness. 6. In cases of scientific ambiguity, OEHHA shall use criteria most protective of public health and shall incorporate uncertainty factors of noncarcinogenic substances for which scientific research indicates a safe dose-response threshold. 7. In cases where scientific evidence demonstrates that a safe dose-response threshold for a contaminant exists, then the PHG should be set at that threshold. 8. The PHG may be set at zero if necessary to satisfy the requirements listed above. 9. OEHHA shall consider exposure to contaminants in media other than drinking water, including food and air and the resulting body burden. 10. PHGs adopted by OEHHA shall be reviewed periodically and revised as necessary based on the availability of new scientific data. PHGs adopted by OEHHA are for use by the California Department of Health Services (DHS) …
Design and Fabrication of an Ultra-Wide Stopband Compact Bandpass Filter

In this brief, we present a novel ultra-wide stopband compact microstrip bandpass filter (BPF) with low insertion loss and compact size. The proposed filter is designed based on two five-stage stepped impedance resonators (SIRs) which are capacitively coupled to each other’s. The five-stage SIRs can be used to have miniaturized size as well as suppression of harmonics. In this BPF, by increasing stages of SIRs, multiple transmission zeros are generated. Therefore, a compact BPF with a ultra-wide stopband could be achieved. The bandpass region of the proposed filter is extended from 3.58 GHz up to 10.31 GHz with insertion loss lower than 0.42 dB. The rejection level is better than −26 dB from 11.25 GHz up to 30 GHz and better than −17.5 dB up to 100 GHz. The center frequency of the proposed BPF is located at 6.95 GHz with −3 dB fractional bandwidth (FBW) of 97%. The dimension of the fabricated filter is $0.128\,\,{\lambda }_{\textbf {g}}{\times }{0.378}\,\,{\lambda }_{\textbf {g}}$ . The simulation results are verified by fabrication and measurement up to 30 GHz that there is a good agreement between them.