Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Prosodic boundary incongruences in oral reading

Background: Characteristics of oral readings are well studied in school-aged children and teenagers, but not in educated adults. Objectives: Assess the prevalence of prosodic boundary incongruences in oral readings of adult, native, educated, Brazilian Portuguese speakers and analyze their correlations with specific linguist features. Design, settings, and participants: We studied an online video corpus of political speeches delivered by house members of the Brazilian parliament between 2017 and 2018, and their respective written texts. Measurements: We assessed a) prosodic boundary incongruences between oral readings and written texts, b) actor prototypicality of the subjects, c) thematic continuity of the sentences, and d) a variable called 'sufficiency', related to the concept of argumenthood, assorting each word according to its need for complementary words. The inter-rater reliability of the author's perceptions of incongruences underwent Cohen's Kappa test. Results: In 5 hours of oral readings, we found a median of 1.4 prosodic boundary incongruences per minute (interquartile range: 0.766 - 2.212). 80% of the incongruences were insertions of non-terminal or terminal boundaries. Prosodic boundary incongruency correlated positively with a) thematic continuity of the incongruent sentences (p-value = 0.0006345), b) the concept of 'sufficiency' (p-value < 2.2e-16); and correlated negatively with c) first-person subjects (p-value = 0.0002584). Limitations: The assessment of the variables was subjective, and we did not control sentences for their lengths when analyzing variables 'b' and 'c'. Conclusions: Prosodic boundary incongruences were relatively common in our corpus. We introduced some hypotheses to explain the results.
Integrated Signals of Jasmonates, Sugars, Cytokinins and Auxin Influence the Initial Growth of the Second Buds of Chrysanthemum after Decapitation

Simple Summary We sequenced the first third-generation transcriptome of chrysanthemum and analyzed the factors involved in the outgrowth of the second buds after decapitation. In addition to classic hormones (auxin, cytokinins, and strigolactone), jasmonates and sugars were also found to be involved in this process, which might be related to the initiation of dormant buds. Abstract Decapitation is common in horticulture for altering plant architecture. The decapitation of chrysanthemum plants breaks apical dominance and leads to more flowers on lateral branches, resulting in landscape flowers with good coverage. We performed both third- and second-generation transcriptome sequencing of the second buds of chrysanthemum. This third-generation transcriptome is the first sequenced third-generation transcriptome of chrysanthemum, revealing alternative splicing events, lncRNAs, and transcription factors. Aside from the classic hormones, the expression of jasmonate-related genes changed because of this process. Sugars also played an important role in this process, with upregulated expression of sucrose transport-related and TPS genes. We constructed a model of the initial growth of the second buds after decapitation. Auxin export and sugar influx activated the growth of these buds, while the JA-Ile caused by wounding inhibited the expression of CycD genes from 0 h to 6 h. After wound recovery, cytokinins accumulated in the second buds and might have induced ARR12 expression to upregulate CycD gene expression from 6 h to 48 h, together with sugars. Therefore, jasmonates, cytokinins, sugars, and auxin work together to determine the fate of the buds of plants with short internodes, such as chrysanthemum.
Anchoring-and-Adjustment in Software Project Management: An Experimental Investigation

Abstract : Software project development continues to be characterized by cost overruns, late deliveries, poor reliability and user dissatisfaction. The systems Dynamics Model of Software Project Management is a quantitative model of software project dynamics that is attempting to gain some valuable insight into the managerial side of developing software systems. The objective of this thesis was to use the Systems Dynamics Model's gaming interface to investigate the cognitive heuristic anchoring-and-adjustment in dynamic decision environments, and its use in software project management. Specifically, subjects were provided with either a low or a high anchor condition to determine the effect on subject productivity estimation and project performance when confronted with dynamic decision making in software project management. The results show that subjects used anchoring to simplify decision making in the complex dynamic environment. There was evidence of bias introduced by the anchor, thereby causing dysfunctional performance.
PEMODELAN IMPLEMENTASI BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE UNTUK STUDENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT PADA PERGURUAN TINGGI

Keunggulan kompetitif sebuah perguruan tinggi tidak luput dari keberadaan dan pemanfaatan teknologi informasi. Dengan mengadopsi pendekatan CRM, dalam proses bisnisnya perguruan tinggi dapat menerapkan konsep Student Relationship Management (SRM) untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan terhadap mahasiswa sebagai orientasi utama. Dengan dukungan model Business Intelligence (BI) sebagai pengolah datanya SRM diharapkan akan dapat menawarkan alternatif solusi yang lebih personal sesuai dengan karakter tiap-tiap mahasiswa. Kajian ini mencoba untuk mengusulkan model implementasi BI dalam SRM dengan mengikuti tahapan pengembangan sistem yang diharapkan dapat menjadi alternatif guidelines penerapan SRM di dunia pendidikan khususnya perguruan tinggi. Pengembangan prototype dari integrasi dua konsep ini akan menjadi kajian lanjutan untuk memvalidasi model yang diusulkan. Kata kunci :Customer Relationship Management, Student Relationship Management, Business Intelligence
Influence of the perception of the external environmental pressures on obtaining the ISO 14001 standard in Spanish industrial companies

The aim of this paper is to analyse the influence of external environmental pressures on the decision to obtain certification to the ISO 14001 standard. An assumption of the authors includes recognizing that certification is one step toward environmental excellence and Total Quality Environmental Management (TQEM). We focus exclusively on the ISO 14001 norm when talking about environmental management systems' certification, since we have detected a predominance of this standard in Spanish industrial companies as compared with registration to 1836/93 Regulations or the EMAS register. We have found that some of the external pressures are a restriction for the companies, but others can become an opportunity in those companies having the intention to improve their environmental control and prevention activities. The results of our studies show that companies that perceive the environmental regulations as restrictions carry out environmental control practices in order to comply with environmental requirements. These practices are not enough to improve the company image or waste reuse. Basically, when managers perceive the influence of external environmental pressures as opportunities, more advanced environmental actions are implemented to obtain ISO certification.
Characterisation of spray dried hydrolysed chicken liver powder: effects on palatability and digestibility when included as single source of animal protein in dog diets

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate a commercial hydrolysed chicken liver powder (HCLP) as a single source of animal protein in diets for adult dogs. A characterisation of the HCLP was followed by assessment of diets palatability and in vivo and in vitro digestibility. Two extruded isonitrogenous diets were produced: control (poultry byproduct + bovine meat and bone meal) and HCLP. Twenty-two dogs of different breeds were used to test palatability, and twelve Beagle dogs were used to evaluate digestibility. HCLP had high concentrations of lysine, linoleic and arachidonic acids, and most of peptides with molecular weight <10 kDa. HCLP diet had the highest inclusion of the experimental ingredient based on its chemical composition. Dogs did not show preference among diets (p > .05). Ash and fat intake were higher in dogs fed the control diet, (p < .0001) and (p = .0135), respectively. Crude fibre intake was higher in dogs fed the HCLP diet (p = .0001). Dogs fed the HCLP diet had similar faecal score (p > .05) compared to control diet, although faecal dry matter was reduced (p = .0321) and the daily faecal production was increased (p = .0361). The diets in vitro digestibility did not differ (p > .05). Based on our results, HCLP included up to 26% in diets for adult dogs presented satisfactory results in palatability, digestibility of nutrients and energy, faecal and urinary characteristics. Although dogs fed the HCLP diet produced slightly moist stools, it had no negative impact on faecal score. Highlights A commercial hydrolysed chicken liver powder (HCLP) was evaluated and presented low molecular weight and high amounts of essential nutrients. HCLP, included as a single source of animal protein, had good digestibility and acceptance for adult dogs. Despite findings from previous studies, the inclusion of HCLP at the level of 25.8% did not promote diarrhoea and the final faecal score remained within the ideal range.
Détection des mots-clés dans un flux de parole : application à l'indexation de documents multimédia

These Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne EPFL, n° 1658 (1997)Section de systemes de communicationInstitut Eurecom Reference doi:10.5075/epfl-thesis-1658Print copy in library catalog Record created on 2005-03-16, modified on 2016-08-08
A Conceptual Framework for Software Engineering Education: Project Based Learning Approach Integrated with Industrial Collaboration

: A vital portion of software engineering education is practical learning and experience of principles, methods and procedures for the development of real-time software. Yet, software engineering educators have been using the traditional approaches for SE education since long back, which is being revealed as an inefficient method of learning approach and bring up the gap between graduates and software industries. Therefore, instructors are required to train their students based on professional skills, real-time experience and well prepare them for real time environment upon graduation. This paper presents an educational framework for the implementation of PBL (Project Based Learning) approach with industry collaboration in order to reduce the gap between both parties. This is an effective and efficient approach for teaching and learning SE education as compared to the traditional and lecture-based approach, in which students are trained with real-time projects and market-oriented aspects, which is not seen in the traditional approach. Moreover, it helps students to gain complete knowledge of software engineering concepts, Hard and Soft skills, Software design process and principles with more confidence over real-time projects.
Developing a model for computing the building adaptation potential index for public housing in Singapore

Building adaptation plays a pivotal role in arresting building deterioration and upgrading existing buildings to match the higher standards of new public housing estates. With limited budget on hand, policy makers in the public sector need to prioritize these buildings based on their adaptation potential so as to identify and rank existing buildings that have high potential for adaptation. This article considers the relevant factors that influence the building adaptation potential (BAP). The conceptual framework and the method adopted for computing BAP are also presented. The findings show that BAP would be determined by the synergies of building owners' utility, owners' risk preference, housing obsolescence, prospective impacts associated with adaptation activities, sustainable performance for buildings and urban planning policies.
Toxicological analysis of acute pesticides poisoning among Moroccan population

The aim of this study is to evaluate the importance of toxicological analysis in acute intoxications by pesticides through the experience of the laboratory of the Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Center of Morocco (CAPM). This is a retrospective study from January 2014 to September 2020, concerning suspected pesticides poisoning cases. The cholinesterase activity was measured in whole blood and the chromatographic analyzes (GC-MS and LC-MS-MS) were conducted in blood, urine and gastric lavage fluid. In this study, 398 tests were involved. The median age of the patients was 14 with an interquartile range of [4-26 years]. The sex ratio (F / M) was 1.5. The requests were from the region of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra in 82.8% of cases (north-western Morocco). The cholinesterase activity measurement was performed for 295 patients with low values in 3.7% of cases. The toxicological screening by GC-MS and LC-MS-MS detected the pesticide responsible of poisoning in 62 cases as insecticides in 38% of cases, redenticides (33% of cases) and herbicides (5% of cases). Toxicological analysis plays an essential role in the diagnosis and the management of acute pesticides poisoning. Interpretation of results is carried over by analyst with close cooperation with clinical toxicologist.
Iot Based Myocardial Infarction Detection Using Heart Pulse Monitoring

Heart diseases have caused millions of deaths worldwide. In the past few decades due to the increased population. The major cause of sudden heart attack is due to the lack of pre-requisite care and also not proper care of emergency. Prevention and proper treatment is necessary for heart attack. People are diagnosed with symptoms like body temperature fluctuations, high bp, profuse sweating, improper cardiac pulse etc.our solution is to monitor and detect the abnormal heart rate of a person using a heart rate sensor and microcontroller. After the first hear attack, the heart muscles become weak and they lack oxygen this can be prevented earlier by detecting the abnormal heart rate and the detection of stroke in a person. The most common reason for critical situations is patient unawareness and lack of warning about the symptoms. Our project helps us to detect the myocardial infarction which causes abnormal heart rate and sudden stroke that can be detected based on iot module and the patient’s location is sent to the nearby hospital using gps.
E-Learning in der Berufsbildungspraxis: Stand, Probleme, Perspektiven

Dieser Artikel ist ein Produkt des Projekts Â„iLABÂ“, in dem Empfehlungen fur die Aus- und Weiterbildung von Berufsbildungspersonal im Bereich E-Learning erarbeitet werden sollen. Forschungs- und Bildungseinrichtungen aus acht europaischen Landern sind an diesem Projekt beteiligt, das im Rahmen des europaischen Â„E-Learning-AktionsplansÂ“ gefordert wird. Dabei bearbeiten die deutschen und franzosischen Partner den Bereich der Berufsbildung. Dies geschieht mit Hilfe sogenannter Â„Focus Group MeetingsÂ“: Thematisch ausgewiesene Experten erarbeiten in der Form der strukturierten Gruppendiskussion Stellungnahmen zum in Frage stehenden Gegenstand. Thema des ersten deutschen Focus Group Meetings war eine Bestandsaufnahme zum Stand, zu den Problemen und zu den Perspektiven des E-Learning in der Berufsbildungspraxis. Im Anschluss an eine kurze Einfuhrung in das Thema sind die Ergebnisse dieses Meetings in den folgenden Text eingearbeitet. (DIPF/Orig.) This paper is an outcome of the project Â„iLABÂ“ which aims at formulating recommendations to the education and training of VET professionals (teachers and trainers) with regard to e-learning. Research and educational institutions from eight European countries are partners within this project, which is being funded under the umbrella of the EU commission's Â„E-Learning ActionplanÂ“. In each of the countries there are Focus Group Meetings being held, in which experts present structured statements and opinions on a respective topic. The topic of the first meeting which was carried out in the German context was Â„E-learning in Vocational Education and Training practice. State-of-the-art, problems and perspectivesÂ“. This text gives an introduction to the theme under adaption of the results of this first focus group meeting. (DIPF/orig.)
Risk Factors and Treatment of Postpartum Anestrus in Cattle: The Case of Zebu

This literature review reports on risk factors for postpartum anoestrus in zebus and their potential treatments. Prolonged postpartum anestrus is one of the major factors limiting reproductive efficiency in cattle, particularly in Bos indicus cows in tropical regions, as it prevents a calving interval of 365 days from being achieved. During anestrus, ovulation does not occur despite ovarian follicular development, as the growing follicles do not reach maturity. This period is very variable and depends on various factors whose importance is relative or, on the contrary, essential. Some are specific to the animal (breastfeeding or food); others relate more to its social environment, season sanitary conditions. Several hormonal treatments have been used to induce ovulation and cyclicity in postpartum cows. Generally speaking, given the inconsistency of the effects or even their lack of practicability, treatments using a single or repeated injection of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) have been gradually abandoned in favour of progestagens. These are administered for 8 to 12 days on a continuous basis in the form of a subcutaneous implant (Crestar®), a vaginal coil (PRID®) or a CIDR. A prostaglandin injection is given two days before the implant is removed. The addition of an ECG treatment at the time of device removal, which increased plasma progesterone concentrations and pregnancy rates in anestrous postpartum suckled Bos indicus cows, may be useful to improve reproductive performance. This improvement requires a better understanding of the effect of different risk factors on the recovery of postpartum cyclicity.
End-stage chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension: is there still room for lung transplantation?-the past, the present and the future.

Pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) has been established as the treatment of choice for Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) if the thromboembolic lesions are surgically accessible, providing major hemodynamic and clinical improvements with a low early mortality in expert centers (1). This procedure is performed through a median sternotomy with extracorporeal circulation and intermittent circulatory arrest in deep hypothermia. The pulmonary artery (PA) is opened, a suction dissector is introduced between the artery wall and the fibrosis, removing the fibrotic material from the wall and removing it with forceps (1,2). Additionally, the CTEPH task force recommended that PEA centers should have extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) available to manage potential intra and/or post-operative complications (3). CTEPH is inoperable in at least 20–40% of patients because of distal disease or comorbidities (4). Furthermore, while PEA is potentially curative, up to 51% of patients will experience persistent/recurrent CTEPH after surgery (5). Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) is an alternative treatment that aims to disrupt organized clot material in the PA improving vascular blood flow. This procedure is less invasive than PEA as it only requires the cannulation of the femoral or jugular veins. Eligibility criteria for BPA are based on assessment of the anatomy of PA anatomy and function and lung perfusion (6). Regarding medical treatment in CTEPH, current guidelines approved Riociguat, an oral guanylate cyclase stimulator, and Treprostinil, a subcutaneous prostacyclin analogue, for patients with inoperable CTEPH or persistent/recurrent pulmonary hypertension (PH) after PEA (1). If all these treatments are not effective, lung transplantation can be considered as a salvage option only in highly selected patients and in highly specialized centers (6,7).
The C. elegans gonadal sheath Sh1 cells extend asymmetrically over a differentiating germ cell population in the proliferative zone

The C. elegans adult hermaphrodite germ line is surrounded by a thin tube formed by somatic sheath cells that support germ cells as they mature from the stem-like mitotic state through meiosis, gametogenesis and ovulation. Recently, we discovered that the distal Sh1 sheath cells associate with mitotic germ cells as they exit the niche (Gordon et al., 2020). Here we report that these sheath-associated germ cells differentiate first in animals with temperature-sensitive mutations affecting germ cell state, and stem-like germ cells are maintained distal to the Sh1 boundary. We analyze several markers of the distal sheath, which is best visualized with endogenously tagged membrane proteins, as overexpressed fluorescent proteins fail to localize to distal membrane processes and can cause gonad morphology defects. However, such reagents with highly variable expression can be used to determine the relative positions of the two Sh1 cells, one of which often extends further distal than the other.
The Relationship between CFO Compensation and Corporate Sustainability: An Empirical Examination of German Listed Firms

In this paper, we analyze the relationship between Chief Financial Officer (CFO) compensation and Corporate Sustainability (CS) by relying on stakeholder-agent theory and institutional theory. Taking a closer look at the German DAX30 and MDAX firms for the business years 2014–2018 (313 firm-year observations), we perform regression and correlation analyses to determine if the different CFO compensation components are related to CS. Our analyses use the environmental, social, governance (ESG) performance as a proxy for CS, determined by the Asset Four database of Thomson Reuters and the CFO compensation data from the Beck et al. (2020) database, and reveal a positive relationship between CS and CFO compensation for pension and stock compensation. Based on our knowledge, this study is the first empirical study that takes a closer look at the relationship between the different CFO compensation components and CS for the German DAX30 and MDAX firms. This result comes with important implications concerning the design of CFO compensation and for future research.
THE IMPACT OF KEY AUDIT MATTERS DISCLOSURE ON COMMUNICATIVE VALUE OF THE AUDITOR’S REPORT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

This research aims to discuss whether the disclosure of key audit matters (KAM) increases the communicative value of the auditor’s report. It also examines factors that need to be considered related to KAM disclosure. It is carried out in connection with the issuance of the Exposure Draft of Indonesia Audit Standard (AS) 701 on ”Pengomunikasian Hal Audit Utama dalam Laporan Auditor Independen” which was adopted from the International Standard on Auditing 701. In Indonesia, no research was found yet related to this topic. By conducting a systematic literature review of the latest articles from 2012 to 2021, this study found that KAM disclosure increases the communicative value of the auditor’s report, which is useful for report users in their decision-making. This study also informed specific areas that were often disclosed as KAM and provided information related to the factors that can decrease the communicative value of KAM disclosure. The results support the plan of AS 701 implementation in Indonesia because it will increase the communicative value of the auditor’s report. This study will be of interest to auditors in preparing the implementation of AS 701, report users in understanding KAM disclosure, and regulators as initial infor­mation regarding KAM disclosure to support their duties when AS 701 has been effectively implemented in Indonesia.