Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of User-Prosthesis-Interfaces for sEMG-Based Multifunctional Prosthetic Hands

The complexity of the user interfaces and the operating modes present in numerous assistive devices, such as intelligent prostheses, influence patients to shed them from their daily living activities. A methodology to evaluate how diverse aspects impact the workload evoked when using an upper-limb bionic prosthesis for unilateral transradial amputees is proposed and thus able to determine how user-friendly an interface is. The evaluation process consists of adapting the same 3D-printed terminal device to the different user-prosthesis-interface schemes to facilitate running the tests and avoid any possible bias. Moreover, a study comparing the results gathered by both limb-impaired and healthy subjects was carried out to contrast the subjective opinions of both types of volunteers and determines if their reactions have a significant discrepancy, as done in several other studies.
Effect of Leaf Age, Leaf Segments and Surface Treatments on Pathogenicity Levels of Colletotrichum sublineola in Sorghum and Johnson Grass

Colletotrichum sublineola is a casual pathogen of sorghum anthracnose. Sorghum pathologists often need to conduct evaluations for anthracnose resistance in large scale which are expensive and labor intensive. As a solution, an excised-leaf assay has been used, but whether or not leaf age, position or region affects pathogenicity scores has not previously been evaluated. Essentially, in an excised-leaf assay, is response to C. sublineola over all or part of a leaf blade identical? To get an answer, three sorghum and one Johnson grass cultivars were tested. The top five leaves were inoculated at the apex, mid-leaf and base of each leaf blade. Results show nearly no effect of leaf age to pathogenicity level within the top five leaves. Furthermore, in order to evaluate any protective role of leaf wax to C. sublineola, the wax was disrupted by simply wiping the leaf surface by a thumb, or as an alternative method, leaf surface tension was reduced by submerging leaves into 2% TWEEN 20 before inoculation. Compared to control, wiped leaves increased pathogenicity scores on the leaf blade and midrib in two of three sorghum cultivars, but 2% TWEEN 20-treated leaves had only minimal changes in pathogenicity level compared to controls.
Coordination of D-STATCOM & SVC for Dynamic VAR Compensation and Voltage Stabilization of an AC Grid Interconnected to a DC Microgrid

This article presents a new collaborative control method based on expert decision, proposed for the combined system of an ac grid with a low THD thyristorized static var compensator (SVC), interconnected to a dc microgrid through a distribution static compensator (D-STATCOM) that also works as a bidirectional power converter. The combination of large rating SVC and a low rating D-STATCOM functions as a hybrid compensator for the ac distribution grid. In the combined mode of operation, the D-STATCOM mitigates voltage fluctuations and compensates initial var demands, while the SVC caters to the base var requirements. The D-STATCOM has also been used for integration of a dc microgrid to the utility grid, permitting exchange of power between the grids and thereby reducing voltage fluctuations of both the systems. The proposed collaborative control method based on expert decision can extract the full advantages of the respective subsystems as per demand of the operating condition. This combined system complies with the relevant harmonic standards and can effectively correct system power factor, stabilize bus voltage, and mitigate voltage flicker under fluctuating load conditions. Theoretical analyses with simulation results as well as experimental results show that the proposed system can meet the requirement of continuous dynamic reactive power compensation and voltage stabilization with low cost, high reliability, and large capacity.
Generating Adversarial Examples With Distance Constrained Adversarial Imitation Networks

Recent studies have shown that neural networks are vulnerable to adversarial examples that are designed by adding small perturbations to clean examples in order to trick the classifier to misclassify. Various approaches based on optimization have been proposed for generating adversarial examples with minimal perturbation. Model training based methods such as Adversarial Transformation Network (ATN) provide a fundamentally new way to directly transform an input into an adversarial example, which promises fast generation of adversarial examples. However, the adversarial examples may have suboptimal quality with significantly large perturbations or low attack success rate at small perturbations. In this article, we propose a distance constrained Adversarial Imitation Network (AIN), which enhances ATN and is capable of generating both targeted and untargeted examples with an explicit distance constraint. AIN can not only generate large scale adversarial examples efficiently as achieved in ATN, but also imitate the behavior of state-of-the-art optimization-based methods, hence achieving improved quality. Extensive experiments show that AIN significantly outperforms ATN and other Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) based methods in the quality of generated adversarial examples, and is much more efficient than optimization based methods while achieving comparable quality.
Influence of Interpersonal Communication and Teamwork on Organization to Enhance Employee Performance: A Case Study

The business world is facing the problem of falling demand while at the same time experiencing overproduction. This condition results in a threat to the decline in company profits. This condition also occurs in PT. X also experienced a decrease in net income. Many methods of measuring performance can be used. Here are some explanations of techniques or methods in measuring employees' Ranking Method, Paired Comparison Method, Grading Method, Forced Choice Method, Forced Distribution Method, Critical Incident Method, Graphic Rating Scale, Field Review Method. Confidential Report. Essay Method, Management By Objective (MBO), Psychological Appraisal, Assessment Centers, 360 Degree Feedback, and Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARS). The main focus studied is to determine the effect of interpersonal communication and teamwork to improve the performance of PT.X employees. Also, a comfortable climate makes employees motivated to pursue organizational opportunities with enthusiasm, help fellow employees, complete tasks creatively, and be full of ideas for renewal and improving employee performance in the team.
Clark A. Warburton 1896 to 1979

Warburton's career as an economist spanned over half a century, from his first teaching position in 1922 until his death in 1979. He was born in Shady Grove, New York on January 27, 1896. He studied at Houghton College from 1915 to 1917, took his B.A. at Cornell University in 1921 and his M.A. there in 1928. During the 1920's and early 1930's he held teaching positions at colleges both in India and the U.S. and he was a member of the research staff of the Brookings Institution from 1932 to 1934. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia in 1932. In his doctoral dissertation "The Economic Results of Prohibition," Warburton demonstrated his unique ability both to pose in a clearcut fashion an important economic question and then to provide answers to the question raised using solid quantitative evidence. The evidence he marshalled showed that prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the United States did not produce the results intended by the policy makers — neither consumption of nor expenditure on alcoholic beverages declined. Moreover, Prohibition led to substantial resource losses as well as to substantial losses in government revenue.
Capacitando Professores no Programa Norte-rio-grandense de Pensamento Computacional

A sociedade contemporânea tem experimentado mudanças e transformações provocadas pelos avanços científicos e tecnológicos que afetam e modificam o mundo do trabalho, as relações sociais, a cultura, a ciência e a educação. Entretanto, chama atenção o fato da Educação Básica brasileira ainda não estar alinhada a esta tendência mundial e apenas ensaiar experiências de integração das tecnologias digitais na rotina das escolas públicas. Isso se deve, em parte, à formação inicial dos professores que pouco contempla o uso pedagógico das tecnologias digitais no processo de ensino e de aprendizagem. Além disso, também torna-se cada vez mais necessário incentivar práticas educativas que estimulem habilidades relacionadas à capacidade de resolver problemas, lidar com frustrações e criar soluções como condições essenciais para que as pessoas possam se desenvolver integralmente e profissionalmente, permitindo o ingresso e a manutenção em um mundo do trabalho que está em constante evolução. Neste sentido, uma direção que vem se popularizando e tem incentivado o aparecimento de um grande número de iniciativas relacionadas ao uso das tecnologias digitais na educação é a do Pensamento Computacional. É nesta direção que se insere o presente artigo, que tem como objetivo relatar a experiência de um curso de formação continuada em Pensamento Computacional do Programa Norte-rio-grandense de Pensamento Computacional (Pensa RN), realizado com professores dos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental. Esse curso une as metodologias da aprendizagem baseada em resolução de problemas, computação desplugada, jogos digitais e programação visual, a fim de estimular o desenvolvimento do Pensamento Computacional como um instrumento de aumento do poder cognitivo e operacional humano, integrando-o nas práticas pedagógicas dos professores. Como resultados da experiência, os professores adotaram novas estratégias no seu ambiente de trabalho, elaborando e aplicando práticas educativas integradas ao Pensamento Computacional em escolas públicas da rede de ensino.
Identify Key Determinants of Contraceptive Use for Sexually Active Young People: A Hybrid Ensemble of Machine Learning Methods

Sexually active young people face an increasing public health burden of unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases due to improper contraception. However, environmental and social factors related to young people’s contraception remain unclear. To identify the key factors, we applied ensemble machine learning methods to the data of 12,280 heterosexual Chinese college students who reported sexual intercourse experience in the National College Student Survey on Sexual and Reproductive Health in 2020 (NCSS-SRH 2020). In the order of variable importance, convenient access to contraceptives, certain attitudes towards sex, sexual health knowledge level, being an only-child, and purchasing a bachelor’s or master’s degree were positively associated with a high frequency of contraceptive use. In contrast, smoking, free access to contraceptives, a specific attitude towards marriage, and negotiation with a sexual partner were negatively associated with a higher frequency of contraceptive use. Our analysis provides insights into young people’s contraceptive use under a typically conservative culture of sexuality. Compared to previous studies, we thoroughly investigated internal and external factors that might impact young people’s decision on contraception while having sex. Under a conservative culture of sexuality, the effects of the external factors on young people’s contraception may outweigh those of the internal factors.
Do entrepreneurial education and motivation relate to gender? A quantitative study from Indonesia

The increasing number of entrepreneurship programs, formal or nonformal, intends to increase the number of entrepreneurs in Indonesia. However, the number of entrepreneurs may not be associated with whether a person had been enrolling in entrepreneurship education. This study analyzes the association between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial motivation. Furthermore, we also want to investigate whether the two variables mentioned above have a correlation with gender. Of 101 collected respondents, the results are generated using the Chi-square independence test for data analysis. We found no association between gender and entrepreneurial motivation, no association between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial motivation, and no association between gender and entrepreneurial education. Thus, entrepreneurial motivation is fundamentally subjective and does not consider gender. This result generates significant recommendations for the Indonesian government to improve entrepreneurial activities and motivation in the future.
The Effect of Balance Training on Ankle Sprains in Badminton Players

Ankle sprains are common injuries in various sports. It has happened 54- 66.9% occur in badminton players. This study design used review articles study. A literature search was conducted systematically using ACSM, AJSM, BJSM, OJSM, and human sport and exercise databases to retrieve articles published until December 2013. Controlled trials and controlled laboratory studies comparing different strategies to promote early recovery of ankle sprain were included. There are limited studies on the balance training program and ankle sprain. Five control and treatment study were reviewed. The study reported that balance training programs significantly reduce ankle sprains. The Balance training program can be applied to reduce the risk of ankle sprains in badminton players.
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Military Police Officers of São Paulo City: The Health Promotion in Military Police (HPMP) Study

We determined the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among military police officers (MPOs) from the radio patrol program of the Military Police of Sao Paulo State (PMESP). Towards this goal, we analyzed the following characteristics: shift duty (daytime or nighttime patrol), service length in the PMESP, education level attained, weekly alcohol consumption, smoking, and physical activity of 93 MPOs. The MPO groups were created based on work shift [daytime (n=48) or nighttime (n=45)], and years of MPO experience [≤3 years (n=48) or ≥10 years (n=45)]. The overall prevalence of MetS among the 93 MPOs was 43%. There was a higher prevalence of MetS in the group with ≥ten years (53.3%) than that with ≤three years (33.3%); so, 1,6 times higher. The more prevalent MetS indicators (n=93) included waist circumference (76.3%), hypertension (55.9%), reduced plasma HDL-cholesterol levels (44%), hypertriglyceridemia (32.2%), and hyperglycemia (20.4%). Greater waist circumference, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, higher glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels, and MetS itself were associated with the service length (i.e., ≥ten years). The work shift was not associated with any MetS indicator. Those who were overweight or obese were 2.2. times more likely to develop MetS. Hypertriglyceridemia, the best indicator of the MetS, increased the chance of developing MetS by 16 times. Conclusion: MPOs exhibit a high prevalence of MetS, associated with the years of service and age.
Cataracts

In 2010, the Global Burden of Diseases Study found that worldwide, 10 800 000 people are blind and 35 000 000 visually impaired due to cataracts. In the UK, more than half of people aged over 65 years are affected, with cataract surgery being one of the commonest elective procedures. It is important for GPs to be able to diagnose this common condition, to offer advice to patients about driving restrictions, and refer for surgery when indicated. Prompt identification and referral of infants with suspected cataracts is essential.
PROTOCOL: The relationship between homework time and academic performance among K‐12 students: A systematic review

Abstract This review will synthesize the results from publications focused on homework time and academic performance, and estimate the relationship between the two. Our objectives are: (1) To identify the extent of the relationship between homework time and students' academic performance; (2) To analyze the differences in the effectiveness of homework time across genders, grades, subject and regions; and (3) To identify the potential factors that affect homework time, such as academic subject, task difficulty, type of homework, mode of homework, parental involvement, and feedback on homework.
Community Communication Network in Preserving Culture: A Case Study in Betawi Setu Babakan Cultural Village

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of the Betawi community communication network through two stages of analysis, namely describing the flow of the community communication network and explaining the relationship of the Betawi community communication network. The method used in this research is through direct observation of the culture of the Betawi people, namely Betawi art performances, document studies in online media and in-depth interviews with selected actors to become resource persons based on successive recommendations from key informants. The results showed that there are 5 elements in the structure of the Betawi community communication network in preserving culture, namely: components, clicks, bridges, hubs, and cutpoints and there are 2 streams of communication networks that connect between actors in preserving Betawi culture, namely Path and Walk. This communication network plays a very important role in providing information in preserving the culture of the Betawi people. The communication network structure of the Betawi community in the Betawi Cultural Village has a synergistic relationship with the Government, cultural actors and the community. The function of each link that is formed in general is to maintain and develop Betawi culture so that Betawi culture will continue into the future.
Depression in Chinese Adolescents from the Perspective of Cultural Differences: A Current Review

With the increasing rate of having depression at a young age, the World Health Organization has called on worldwide concern for teenage mental health. Especially in nations with limited access to psychotherapy, experiencing mental disorders during adolescence exerts a more adverse influence on development. This paper focuses on depression in Chinese adolescents from the angle of cultural differences, including national policies. It explores the impact of Chinese culture on the formation of specialties of depression in Chinese adolescents. The paper finds that cultural differences have contributed to distinct etiology, manifestation, gender difference, and treatments of depression through a culturally accepted mechanism that remains unknown through the literature review. Compared to depression in the West, biological factors, romantic relationships, and internet addiction lead to a higher prevalence of depression in Chinese teenage girls than boys. Filial piety and the only child policy also affect Chinese teenagers exclusively. Nuances originate from culture and cannot be ignored for the development of depression. Future research should figure out the exact mechanism which outputs the Chinese adolescents' depression. This review appeals to public knowledge and psychological insight of mental health in school, family, and national education.
, Competition against Bacteria and Yeasts Tomato DC 3000 , Is Required for Fitness for Phytopathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv . Hcp 2 , a Secreted Protein of the

Published Ahead of Print 29 June 2012. 2012, 194(18):4810. DOI: 10.1128/JB.00611-12. J. Bacteriol. Lin Mattinen, Robert Jackson, Minna Pirhonen and Nai-Chun Ru-Fen Wu, Elina Roine, Suvi Taira, Riitta Nissinen, Laura Minna Haapalainen, Hanna Mosorin, Federico Dorati, Competition against Bacteria and Yeasts Tomato DC3000, Is Required for Fitness for Phytopathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv. Hcp2, a Secreted Protein of the
Q-zip

Singularity editing of a quadrangle mesh consists in shifting singularities around for either improving the quality of the mesh elements or canceling extraneous singularities, so as to increase mesh regularity. However, the particular structure of a quad mesh renders the exploration of allowable connectivity changes non-local and hard to automate. In this paper, we introduce a simple, principled, and general quad-mesh editing primitive with which pairs of arbitrarily distant singularities can be efficiently displaced around a mesh through a deterministic and reversible chain of local topological operations with a minimal footprint. Dubbed Q-zip as it acts as a zipper opening up and collapsing down quad strips, our practical mesh operator for singularity editing can be easily implemented via parallel transport of a reference compass between any two irregular vertices. Batches of Q-zips performed in parallel can then be used for efficient singularity editing.
Spatiotemporal Visibility- Driven Visual-Inertial SLAM for Remote Rover With Transmission Delay

Accurate localization is essential for remote rover in scientific planet exploration missions. However, limited by energy supply, onboard computing capacity often cannot handle all multisensor fusion tasks simultaneously, which degrades localization performance rapidly. In this article, we propose a new ground station-assisted visual-inertial (VI) simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) approach. Considering the inevitable communication delays of rover-station network, image frame rate would be quite low. Hence, many features tracked in current frame can be easily lost, which causes large tracking errors or failures. To address these challenges, we propose a new spatiotemporal visibility-driven feature selection method. In spatial aspect, optical flow constraints are used for selecting distinguishing features outside the boundary regions. In temporal aspect, we propose a virtual keyframe state generation method, which predicts camera poses in near-future horizons. Therefore, it is conducive for selecting features with the largest visible probabilities by information matrices, which improves tracking robustness and pose estimating efficiency. Furthermore, we design a visibility driven VI-SLAM (VisiVIS) system and build a simulation platform of planetary surface analog environments. Extensive evaluations are performed with different amount of time-delays, and the results verify that our method achieves better localization accuracy and competitive real-time performance.
The Tax and Distributional Effects of Leveraged ESOPs

M In recent years, the number of publicly held firms sponsoring leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) has grown significantly. Currently, more than 9,000 firms have ESOPs and over 9 million employees receive part of their compensation through ESOPS (see the National Center for Employee Ownership). Several factors are often advanced to explain leveraged ESOP adoptions, including their value in (i) providing tax benefits, (ii) increasing employee productivity, and (iii) defending against hostile takeovers. While each of these factors is a potential source of shareholder value, little evidence currently exists to show whether shareholders in ESOP firms realize any of these purported benefits. (For further discussion of the motivations for ESOP adoption, see Bruner [1], Chen and Kensinger [3], Scholes and Wolfson [6], and Chaplinsky and Niehaus [2].) Two important issues affect the ability of shareholders to benefit from ESOPs: (i) the corporate tax benefits from a leveraged ESOP and (ii) the effect of an ESOP on the distribution of cash flows between