Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A novel model for the prediction of long-term building energy demand: LSTM with Attention layer

In modern building management systems, the prediction of building energy demand is of great importance for energy saving in buildings. Nowadays, the long-term building load forecasting usually depends on the meteorological data. Therefore, most researches in this field focus on traditional machine learning methods to resolve intricate linear relations between energy demand and meteorological features, such as temperature or humidity. On the contrary, those traditional methods cannot attain ideal accuracy in long-term prediction tasks since those methods ignore the correlation of results in each timestep. Hence, people may use recurrent neural network (RNN) to memory the information of time series to improve prediction performance such as Long short-term memory (LSTM). However, RNN have the problem of long-term time dependency, which means this model may not run well in long-term prediction. In this paper, we presented a new deep learning method with LSTM and attention layer to solve the problems mentioned above. A set of measured data from an office building in Qingdao were used to verify and test our model network. Based on the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), the results indicate that our model can get the 6.4% result for the whole year prediction, which is 2.9% less than the result of using only LSTM.
Liquidity Management Practices in Islamic Banking

Introduction In the last few decades the increasing significance of Islamic finance has been observed. Among all the Islamic financial institutions, banks emerged at the earliest. The first Islamic bank, Mit Ghamr Savings Bank, was founded in 1963. Up to now banks have been playing a dominant role in Islamic financial industry. The value of their assets accounts for over 90% of assets of all Islamic financial institutions. According to Ernst & Young assets of Islamic banks amounted to $1,3 trillion in 2011 and estimations indicate that this figure will reach over $2 trillion in 2014 [The World Islamic Banking. , 2012]. Islamic banks operate in over 75 countries, not only Muslim ones but also those where Muslim minority live, such as the UK, the USA or France. A distinctive feature of Islamic banks is the obligation to conduct operations in accordance with principles of sharia, which is the religious law of Muslims. The basic sharia principle applied by Islamic financial institutions is the prohibition of usury (arab. riba). This principle has its origins in the holy book of Muslims – Koran. The hadiths, which describe the life and actions of Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, also state that riba is condemned. However, neither the Koran nor the hadiths define what riba is. According to most Islamic economists riba is any sort of increase over the principal amount [Hasanuz Zaman, 2001]. So it has a different meaning than in contemporary Western civilisation, where usury is defined as the practice of charging excessive, unreasonably high interests on loans. The prohibition of riba has huge implications on operations conducted by Islamic banks since none of them can be based on interest.
Accuracy-Aware Service Recommendation with Privacy

With the advent of IoT(Internet of Things) age, the variety and volume of web services have been increasing at an fast speed. This often leads to a heavy burden on users' service selections. Under this circumstances, a variety of methods such as Collaborative Filtering are adopted to deal with this challenging situation. While traditional Collaborative Filtering method has some shortcomings, one of which is that only centralized user-service data are considered while distributed quality data from multiple platform are ignored. Generally, service recommendation across different platforms often involves the data communication among the multiple platforms, during which user privacy may be disclosed and much computational time is required. Considering these challenges, a novel amplified LSH(Locality-Snsitive)-based service recommendation method, i.e., SR Amplified-LSH, is proposed in this paper. SR Amplified-LSH can achieve a good balance among recommendation accuracy, efficiency and user privacy. Finally, extensive experiments deployed on MovieLens dataset validate the feasibility of our proposed method.
Efficient Q-Value Zero-Leakage Protection Scheme in SRS Regularly Publishing Private Data

Spontaneous Reporting System (SRS) has been widely established to collect adverse drug events. Thus, SRS promotes the detection and analysis of ADR (adverse drug reactions), such as the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). The SRS data needs to be provided to researchers. Meanwhile, the SRS data is publicly available to facilitate the study of ADR detection and analysis. In general, SRS data contains private information of some individual characteristics. Before the information is published, it is necessary to anonymize private information in the SRS data to prevent disclosure of individual privacy. There are many privacy protection methods. The most classic method for protecting SRS data is called as PPMS. However, in the real world, SRS data is growing dynamically and needs to be published regularly. In this case, PPMS has some shortcomings in the memory consumption, anonymity efficiency, data update and data security. To remove these shortcomings, we propose an Efficient Q-value Zero-leakage protection Scheme in SRS regularly publishing private data, called EQZS. EQZS can deal with almost all of potential attacks. Meanwhile, EQZS removes the shortcomings of PPMS. The experimental results show that our scheme EQZS solves the problem of privacy leakage in SRS regularly publishing private data. Meanwhile, EQZS significantly outperforms PPMS on the efficiency of memory consumption, privacy anonymity and data update.
The impact of climate change on the flowering and fruiting phenology of Arctic plants in Nunavut, Canada

Phenology is the timing of nature’s seasonal events. Ambient temperature plays a key role in phenology and hence, as the climate warms, phenology will likely change. This thesis studied the impact of Arctic climate change on Arctic plant flowering and fruiting phenology in Nunavut, Canada. To establish a baseline for current plant phenology, the first question asked was ‘How does flowering phenology vary across Nunavut? ’. Contrary to what might be expected, plants at a more northerly location flower earlier or at the same time and for a shorter duration than conspecifics at a more southerly location. Observations of vast differences in flower abundance in three consecutive and climatically-contrasting years highlighted the challenges of reproductive success with weather extremes associated with contemporary climate change given that Arctic plants require three plus years to complete the sexual reproductive cycle. Finally, three methods, employing long-term phenology monitoring, historical phenological records and an elevation gradient, combined with temperature records, were used to ask the questions: ‘How have temperatures in Nunavut changed? ’, ‘How have Nunavut Arctic flowering and fruiting times responded to climate change? ’ and ‘What is the predicted temperature-sensitivity of Arctic plants to rising temperatures of climate change? ’. Annual temperatures in Nunavut are rising faster than the global average. However, in contrast to temperate regions where spring temperatures are rising the most, monthly temperatures in late summer, autumn and winter are rising significantly in Nunavut. Later-flowering species have advanced flowering times more than early-flowering species and seed dispersal times have advanced more than flowering times. Flowering time temperature-sensitivity is species specific and Nunavut region specific with mid-summer-flowering species more sensitive than early- and late-flowering species and Nunavut Arctic archipelago plants more sensitive than Nunavut mainland conspecifics. That Arctic plants’ reproductive phenological events are temperature-sensitive is a good news story suggesting that they will respond to climate change and possibly experience greater reproductive success. Interspecific and inter-regional variation in phenological temperature-sensitivity suggests Arctic plant ecological community structure will alter with climate change but differentially across Nunavut.
PRIORITY RANKING OF DESTINATION ATTRACTIVENESS PARAMETERS: A TOURISTS PERSPECTIVE

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is bestowed with ric natural scenic environment, natural resources, wa ter bodies, pleasant climate, etc. The state offers hug e economic and entrepreneurial opportunities for th e ourism industry. The state has endeavored to leverage upon its touri sm opportunities by developing various tourist dest inations across its three regions i.e. Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Howev er, the geopolitical situation prevailing in the st ate and changing dynamics of the tourism industry across the world h as indered the growth and development tourism indu stry in J&K. The tourism entrepreneurs are struggling for the surviv al and growth. The tourism industry of Jammu and Ka shmir requires strategic re-orientation for keeping momentum with the changing industry standards at the internationa l and national levels. This requires focusing on the industry with a strategic perspective and analyzing industry thr ough new dimensions like destination attractiveness. Destination attrac iveness forms an underlying premise in increasing the performance of the tourism industry, especially in developing nati ons like India. It is an important element for attr cting tourists for the vacations/recreation. The present study attempts to understand the tourism industry of Jammu and Kashm ir in an inclusive manner and analyze the attractiveness of tourist de ination of the Kashmir region. The study has sele ct d Srinagar district of Kashmir region for this purpose. The study is ex ploratory in nature and based upon the primary data collected through well-structured questionnaire. The results of the present study can be very much beneficial for the s akeholders as well as tourism entrepreneurs for infusing the growth and d evelopment in the struggling tourism industry of J& K. The study can also be valuable to the policymakers for drafting a specific policy initiative for ,the tourism indust ry of J&K.
Immunohistochemical Study of HER2/neu Expression in Colorectal Cancer and its Relation to other Clinicopathological Criteria and Prognostic Factors

Background: Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) overexpression and ampliﬁcation have been studied as a thera-peutic and prognostic target in a number of tumors although conﬂicting data exist about the incidence and clinical consequence of HER2/neu status in the patients with colorectal cancer. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the immunohistochemical expression of HER2/neu and its relationship with clinicopathological parameters and prognostic factors. Methods: This study involved 50 specimens of malignant colorectal cancer lesions and HER-2/neu expression was evaluated by the Hercep-Test Kit. Results: Outof 50cases,mostof them(76%)wereHER2/neunegativeandin12(24%)cases,HER2/neupositiveimmunostainingwere detected. 24% (n=12),36% (n=18),30% (n=15),and10% (n=5)werescoredas3+,2+,1+,and0respectively. Nosigniﬁcantassociation was noted between HER-2/neu expression and patients’ age, tumor size, gender, location, grade and stage (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Theimmunohistochemicalevaluationof HER2/neuoverexpressionforpotentialtargetedanti-HER2therapymaynot be valuable for the patients with colorectal cancer and also studies with larger sample sizes using standardized tests are needed to understand the exact biologic role of HER-2/neu in this type of tumor.
Isolation and evaluation of the sugarcane UDP-glucose dehydrogenase gene and promoter

The young internodes of sugarcane are ideal targets for altering metabolism, through genetic manipulation, to potentially control known fungal diseases such as Smut or to increase sucrose yields in these regions that are currently being discarded. At present, no regulatory sequences that specifically drive transgene expression in young developing sugarcane tissues are available. The objective of this study was therefore to isolate and evaluate such a sequence. The promoter targeted for isolation in this study regulates the expression of UDP-glucose dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.22), an enzyme which catalyses the oxidation of UDP-glucose to UDP-glucuronic acid, a precursor for structural polysaccharides which are incorporated into the developing cell wall. A strong correlation between the expression of UDP-glucose dehydrogenase and a demand for structural polysaccharides in developing tissues could therefore be expected. The first part of this study addressed the general practicality of promoter isolation from sugarcane, a complex polyploid. A gene encoding UDP-glucose dehydrogenase was isolated from a sugarcane genomic library. The gene contains an open reading frame (ORF) of 1443 bp, encoding 480 amino acids and one large intron (973 bp), located in the 5’-UTR. The derived amino acid sequence showed 88 – 98% identity with UDP-glucose dehydrogenase from other plant species, and contained highly conserved amino acid motifs required for cofactor binding and catalytic activity. Southern blot analysis indicates a low copy number for UDP-glucose dehydrogenase in sugarcane. The possible expression of multiple gene copies or alleles of this gene was investigated through comparison of sequences amplified from cDNA prepared from different tissues. Although five Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP) and one small-scale insertion/deletion (INDEL) were identified in the aligned sequences, hundred percent identity of the derived amino acid sequences suggested the expression of different alleles of the same gene rather than expression of multiple copies. The finding that multiple alleles are expressed to provide the required level of a specific enzyme, rather than the increased expression of one dominant allele, is encouraging for sugarcane gene and promoter isolation. In the second part of the study the suitability of UDP-glucose dehydrogenase as a target for the isolation of a developmentally regulated promoter was investigated. The contribution of UDP-
The Biology and Evolution of Trematodes: An Essay on the Biology, Morphology, Life Cycles, Transmissions, and Evolution of Digenetic Trematodes

Preface. Introduction. Acknowledgements. 1: Organization of parthenogenetic and hermaphroditic generations of trematodes. 1. Parthenogenetic generations and their larvae. 2. The hermaphroditic generation. 2: The trematode life cycle as a system of adaptations. 1. Adaptations of the first parthenogenetic generation. 2. Adaptations of daughter generations of parthenitae. 3. Hermaphroditic generation. 3: The main types of trematode life cycles. 1. Trixenous (three-host) life cycles. 2. Trixenous (three-host) life cycles with two endogenous ag-glomerations. 3. Dixenous (two-host) life cycles. 4. Homoxenous (one-host) life cycles. 5. Tetraxenous (four-host) life cycles. 4: Specific traits of populations formed by trematodes. 1. On the nature of trematode populations. 2. Host-parasite interactions and their manifestation on popula-tional level. 3. Phase analysis of trematode populations. 4. General notes. 5: The main trends in trematode evolution. 1. The main trends of morphological evolution of trematodes. 2. Ways of biological radiation of trematodes into different ecosystems. 6: Evolution of life cycles and phylogeny of trematodes. 1. Origin and evolution of trematode life cycles. 2. The main trends in evolution of trematode life cycles. 3. Possible approaches to establishing a natural classification of trematodes. References. Index.
Patterns of Change in Seed Weight Over Time on Individual Plants

Seeds from individual plants of eight herbaceous species exhibited the same general pattern over a period of time; the largest seeds were produced first and then progressively smaller seeds ripened as the plants aged. The difference between the mean weight of the largest seeds and the mean weight of the smallest was significant (P < .05) for all the eight species. Such differences averaged as much as 25% for one species (Melilotus alba) and were much greater for the seeds of some individual plants within certain species. All eight species are short-lived weeds, all grew in London, Canada, and all but one were in naturally occurring populations. For some species (e.g., Diplotaxis tenuifolia) all individual plants exhibited more or less the same patterns of seed weight change over the season, but for other species (e.g., Onopordum acanthium) there were great differences between plants in seed weight patterns. In a separate study also made in London, Ontario, Canada, 10 spaced plants of Amaranthus retroflexus were grown in a garden free of interference from other plants. Ripe seeds were collected on seven occasions for each plant. With all plants there was a significant decrease in mean weight per 100 seeds over the growing season. Our results suggest that some differences in seed weight between populations reported by other authors could be partly or wholly accounted for by differences in the maturity of the plants being sampled. Further, the great differences between individuals with respect to seed weight patterns suggest that any comparisons of seed weight between populations should be based on collections from a large number of plants in each habitat.
Migratory marine species: their status, threats and conservation management needs

Migratory marine species (MMS) include many of the world's most charismatic organisms such as marine mammals, seabirds, turtles, sharks, and tuna. Many are now among the most threatened due to the diverse range of pressures they encounter during their extensive movements. This paper shows that 21% of MMS are classified as threatened (i.e. categorized as Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable). Sea turtles are the most threatened group (85%), followed by seabirds (27%), cartilaginous fish (26%), marine mammals (15%) and bony fish (11%). Taken together 48% of MMS are threatened, Near Threatened or Data Deficient. As well as being threatened they share in common being wide-ranging animals, travelling through the waters of multiple nations as well as in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ) during different times of the year. This makes their conservation a challenge, requiring coordinated action by many nations, international organizations, Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and other stakeholders if their populations are to recover to healthy levels and be safeguarded into the future. Even though they are wide-ranging, long-term studies reveal considerable site fidelity and well-defined habitats for many species and areas. These sites are prime candidates for enhanced management such as via Marine Protect Area (MPA) designations. However, existing management frameworks do not yet contribute sufficiently to MMS conservation, MPA networks need to be expanded to capture key areas, in many cases through the application of new dynamic management techniques such as time area closures. Data on the distribution, abundance, behaviours and threats faced by many MMS are now available. These data should be used to inform the design of effective management regimes, such as MPAs, both within and beyond national jurisdictions. MEAs should ensure a full complement of MMS are included within species listings, and encourage further action to safeguard their populations. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Chromosome Evolution, Phylogeny and Speciation of Rock Wallabies (Petrogale, Macropodidae)

Twenty-one taxa of rock wallabies presently grouped in 11 species were studied at their type localities and elsewhere. All were chromosomally distinct except for Petrogale xanthopus and P. x. celeris, and all taxa appear to have evolved from an ancestor with a karyotype like that of Thylogale billardierii. The chromosomal structural rearrangements that distinguish the karyotypes of the various taxa of rock wallabies from that of T. billardierii provided a set of derived characters from which a phylogenetic arrangement has been constructed. Chromosome rearrangements that apparently contribute to reproductive isolation were found at hybrid zones between taxa of parapatric distribution. The reproductive capacity of laboratory bred hybrids was assessed in relation to their chromosomal heterozygosity. It is concluded that reproductive isolation in parapatry was sometimes increased by the establishment of different chromosome fusions involving one ancestral chromosome common to both parapatric taxa.
Nomenclatural investigations in Cerastium arvense L. group (Caryophyllaceae)

Summary C. amense L. group is characterized by wide distribution, great phenetic variability, and controversial taxonomic interpretation. During the systematic revision of Italian populations, with special regard to those from the Apennines of uncertain distribution and debated taxonomic treatment, the most significant names employed for Italian plants have been typified: C. suffruticosum L. (neotype); C. molle Vill, (neotype); C. laricifolium Vill, (lectotype); C. rigidum (Scop.) Vitman (lectotype); C. thomasii Ten. (lectotype); C. arvense L. var. glandulosum Guss. (lectotype); C. subulatum Porta (lectotype); C. rigoi Huter (lectotype); C. beckianum Hand. -Mazz. et Stadlm. (lectotype).
Natural infections of Simulium (Nevermannia) uchidai (Diptera : Simuliidae) with infective filarial larvae, probably from a bird, in Oita, Japan

A total of 131 female adults of seven black-fly species were captured in nine collections inside a bear shed in Kuju, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, from May to August of 2000. Two bears in cages were used as attractants, Simulium (Nevanannia) uchidai {Takahasi) was the most abundant species followed by S. (Simulium) aoleii (Takahasi), S. (S.) bidentatum (Shiraki) and S. (S.) nikhoense Shiraki, Natural infections with larvae of an unknown filaria species were found in five of 52 S. (N) uchidai dissected. The number of larvae per infected fly ranged from 5 to 115, The infective larvae measured 490-590pm long by 16-19"m wide which resembled those of SPIendidqfilart'a, genus parasitic in birds. This is the first report of a natural filarial infection in a species of the subgenus Simutium (IVevermannia),
AVALIAR OS MOTIVOS DA DEPRESSÃO PÓS-PARTO: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRAFICA DE LITERATURA

The theme of this article is: Assessing the reasons for postpartum depression: A literature review. The following problem was investigated: "What are the impacts on the life of a child diagnosed with postpartum depression? ". The following hypothesis was considered: “It is expected to find answers to early identify a pregnant woman at risk of developing postpartum depression and, through this, direct quality care to this risk group. Also looking for the best way to strengthen the mother-child bond, once weakened by postpartum depression”. The general objective is "To identify the primary symptoms caused by postpartum depression and the effective interventions for treatment according to the literature". This work is important for a nurse to know what postpartum depression is and to understand when she is with DPP (Postpartum depression); for science, it is relevant to know each stage of depression; it adds to society by the fact of knowing when it is facing a depression and if due treatment. This is a bibliographic review using dialectic. Keywords: Women. Depression. Nursing care. Nursing. Maternity.