Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Molecular studies of breast cancer in Iran: A Systematic Review

Background: The present study aimed to review the existing cellular and molecular research systematically carried out in the field of breast cancer in Iran. This study was part of a big project, which evaluated a variety of studies conducted on breast cancer in Iran.Methods: All molecular articles about breast cancer in Iran which were published from January 2005 to October 21, 2015 were included. English and Persian databases consisted of Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, Scientific Information Database (SID) and IranMedex. Finally of 3331 abstracts, a total of 379 articles, including 219 English and 160 Persian papers related to molecular studies were included in this study.Results: After initial evaluations, 240 studies were included. Molecular studies conducted in Iran were divided into four main groups based on their focus. They evaluated breast cancer susceptibility genes, Prognosis and clinicopathologic features of the patients, compounds with therapeutic properties, and diagnosis. Moreover, ethical statements in manuscripts were investigated.Conclusions: Result of this review showed that most of the researches in Iran categorize to 4 main subjects. The majority of the studies in Iran were conducted sporadically and with small sample sizes. Stronger studies would require the development of more biological banks and execution of multicenter comprehensive projects defined with orientation to main problems of Breast Cancer patients in the country.
Effectiveness of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) in Thailand: a case study of a Potash mine HIA in Udon Thani, Thailand

While health impact assessment (HIA) theory and practice has emerged worldwide to consider ‘human health’ as a core component of sustainable development, the benefits gained from HIA have been questioned. The ways people perceive HIA seem to be context specific and, therefore, this research aims at reviewing the aspects of HIA theory, practice, roles, and its contributions to the development of policymaking and projects/programmes in the Thai context. Procedural, substantive, transactive, and normative effectiveness were conceptualised using a criteria-based framework for HIA in this study. The framework was applied to measure the effectiveness of a community HIA case study, previously conducted for Potash mine development in Udon Thani, Thailand. Documentary analysis and both semi-structured and unstructured interviews (30 cases) were conducted. Procedural and substantive categories, driven by legal regulations, were found to be critical in influencing the application of HIA in decision-making. Levels of involvement in the HIA process were critical determinants of the interviewees’ ability to share their perspectives on transactive and normative effectiveness. Human resource and capacity building were also found to be crucial components influencing the effectiveness of HIA. The four effectiveness categories tend to have connections between one another. These connections were shaped by the components within the context: public demand for HIA; knowledge and financial supply; voluntary cooperation of the practitioners; and political context. In conclusion, HIA is expected to contribute multiple roles in Thai society. Key elements to consider for the improvement of the effectiveness of HIA in Thailand are the provision of policy and a regulatory framework for HIA implementation, capacity building and knowledge production at all levels and providing human resources for HIA practice and development.
Assessment Risk Factors for Asthma among Children Attending Azadi Teaching Hospital and Pediatric Hospital in Kirkuk City

A descriptive study was conducted from September 2017 to the January 2018. This study was conducted on children with “asthma” and aimed at assessing risk factors for asthma among children attending to Azadi Teaching hospital and pediatric hospital in Kirkuk city. Data were analyzed by applying descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentage). The result of the study showed that the majority of the sample 60 (75%) was attended to pediatric hospital . while 20 (25%) of the sample attended to Azadi Teaching hospital. Also the majority of the sample aged between (1-7) years, approximately 61.4%, most of the participants were male and constituted 63.6%. With regard to the method of feeding, most of the samples were using artificial feeding 52.3%. As for the gestational age, 72.7% were of full duration (9 months). The study explored that the main factor affecting asthma disease was the parents (71.4%) smoke inside the home. The family history 50% was the second state of caution (a genetic predisposition to develop rhinitis and asthma), and as for the recommendation, families should make sure from the child’s hereditary tendencies, and after confirming that the child has asthma, parents should not smoke inside the home and during pregnancy, and care must be taken to ensure that the child has sufficient sunlight inside the house
Important variable selection in partial least squares for industrial process understanding and control

13 Introduction . 14 Methods . 14 Partial Least Squares . 14 Variable Importance in the Projection . 15 Jackknife Procedure . 16 Bootstrapping and Permutation for VIP Overview . 16 Bootstrapping Procedure . 17 Permutation Procedure . 17 Experimental . 18 Datasets . 19 Results . 20 Discussion . 22 Conclusion . 26 References . 27 Chapter 3: An Assessment of the Jackknife and Bootstrap Procedures on Uncertainty Estimation in the Variable Importance in the Projection Metric . 28 Abstract . 28. 28 Introduction . 29 Methods . 29 Partial Least Squares . 29 PLS-VIP . 30 Jackknife procedure . 32 Bootstrapping procedure . 32 Bootstrap Confidence Interval Estimation . 33 Experimental . 36 Experimental Structure . 36
Extending Visual Speech Synthesis for Polish with basic emotion model

Expressing emotions is a very important feature of Visual Speech Synthesis systems. In 1972 the first “basic emotions” list was introduced, by Paul Ekman. Since then few different classifications were published. Most famous “basic emotion” models are briefly described in this paper. In previous publication new Visual Speech Synthesis system for Polish was presented. The system was based on Xface toolkit and “Karol” face model. The aim of this paper is to add “basic emotion” model, according to Paul Ekman’s classification, into “Karol” face model. To achieve this goal new emotional keyframes were proposed. This new functionality of “Karol” face model, allows to generate talking human face animations, which express emotions. The subjective test of new functionality are also included in the paper. The results showed that more information about speakers emotions is read from human face expression than form human speech signal. People can more easily recognize speakers emotion when they see his face expression.
Dynamic Modeling of Human Gait Using a Model Predictive Control Approach

DYNAMIC MODELING OF HUMAN GAIT USING A MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL APPROACH Jinming Sun, B.S., M.S. Marquette University, 2015 This dissertation aims to develop a dynamic model of human gait, especially the working principle of the central nervous system (CNS), using a novel predictive approach. Based on daily experience, it should be straightforward to understand the CNS controls human gait based on predictive control. However, a thorough human gait model using the predictive approach have not yet been explored. This dissertation aims to fill this gap. The development of such a predictive model can assist the developing of lower limb prostheses and orthoses which typically follows a trial and error approach. With the development of the predictive model, lower limb prostheses might be virtually tested so that their performance can be predicted qualitatively, future cost can be reduced, and the risks can be minimized. The model developed in this dissertation includes two parts: a plant model which represents the forward dynamics of human gait and a controller which represents the CNS. The plant model is a seven-segment six-joint model which has nine degrees of freedom. The plant model is validated using data collected from able-bodied human subjects. The experimental moment profile of each joint is input to the model; the kinematic output of the model is consistent with the experimental kinematics which verifies the fidelity of the plant model. The developed predictive human gait model is first validated by simulating able-bodied human gait. The simulation results show that the controller is able to simulate the kinematic output close to experimental data. The developed model was then validated by simulating variable speed able-bodied human gait. The simulation results showed the dynamic characteristics of variable speed gait could be qualitatively predicted by the developed model. Finally the gait of a unilateral transtibial amputee wearing passive prosthetic ankle joint is simulated to verify its ability to qualitatively predict the dynamic characteristics of pathological gait. This dissertation opens the door for modeling human gait from predictive control perspective. With the development of such a model, future prosthetic and orthotic designers can greatly reduce cost, avoid risk, and save time by using the virtual design and testing of prostheses and orthoses. For my beloved family and country
Immediate Reactions to Iodinated Contrast Media Prevalence of IgE-mediated Hypersensitivity

BackgroundAfter administration of iodinated contrast media (ICM) some patients develop an immediate hypersensitivity reaction (IHR). A specific allergic IgE-mediated mechanism may be involved. ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of allergic patients among ICM reactors and to evaluate the negative predictive value (NVP) of skin testing for ICM.MethodsAll patients who attended a single center for an allergy work-up between 2010 and 2019 due to a prior IHR after an ICM injection were included retrospectively. ICM allergy was diagnosed if prick tests or intradermal tests were positive. Further information concerning secondary exposure to ICM was obtained from all patients with negative skin tests to determine whether ICM re-exposure led to an IHR.ResultsSkin tests identified ICM allergy in 7 out of 85 patients (8.2%). Frequency of IgE-mediated hypersensitivity among patients increased with increasing reaction severity. The NPV of skin testing for ICM allergy was 87.8% [95%CI 75.2;95.4. ConclusionThe low prevalence of IgE-mediated hypersensitivity among patients with IHR to ICM should not delay allergy workup. Earlier skin tests and provocation tests with skin-test negative ICM may help allergists to find a reliable alternative ICM.
Monitoring and Management of Whitefly Resistance to Insecticides in Arizona

Monitoring of whitefly resistance in the major cotton producing areas ofArizona confirmed the presence of an over 100 fold resistance to the mixture of Danitot + Orthenem (fepropathrin + acephate). Strong evidence was found of cross resistance affecting the other principle pyrethroid insecticides used to control whiteflies (Asanam, Capture® Karate). Susceptibility to Ovasynm varied widely in leaf -disk bioassays; lesser variation was observed in whitefly susceptibility to endosulfan. A provisional resistance management strategy (IRM) for Arizona whiteflies was formulated and evaluated in a 200 acre field trial in 1995. A key element of the strategy was diversifying as much as possible the insecticides used against whiteflies. Contrasts of this (rotation) strategy with a more conventional (less diverse) regime showed that rotation slowed but did not prevent resistance from developing. By seasons end both the IRM and conventional plots had very high and comparable levels of resistance to Danitor + Ortliene®. This large field trial illustrated clearly the seriousness of the whitefly resistance problems faced in Arizona. It showed that whitefly populations cannot be managed effectively solely with the products currently registered for this purpose in Arizona. The large shift to lower susceptibility took place with as few as 3 insecticide treatments. In concert, our field art laboratory results indicated unequivocally that Arizona growers will be forced by resistance to greatly reduce reliance on pyrethroid insecticides in the future. This underscores the urgency for obtaining approval of novel new insecticides for whitefly control and for deploying new products within the framework of a resistance management strategy that limits their use. Introduction Since the beginning of this decade, Arizona growers have had the profitability of cotton, vegetable and melon production severely challenged by whiteflies (Byrne & Bellows 1991). The increased severity of whitefly problems in North America coincided with the spread of a new biotype of Bemisia iabaci (Costa & Brown 1991). Subsequently declared a new species, Bemisia argentifolii (Bellows et al. 1994), this pest is now often the most
Exploring hospitality graduates’ competencies in Malaysia for future employability using Delphi method: a study of Competency-Based Education

ABSTRACT This study explores hospitality competencies needed by the graduates of higher education institutions for their future employability within the industry based on Competency-Based Education. Using the Delphi method, the study involved a panel of industry from four- and five-star hotels in Malaysia as experts. It ends up with three rounds of data collection. Findings from the first round method revealed the experts agreed that 69 competencies are required within the industry. In the second round, the experts indicated that all the competencies are relevant for hospitality graduates’ future employability. The third round showed that the competencies were finalized under clusters, namely, Workplace, Personal Effectiveness, Management and Academic. In conclusion, Competency-Based Education has successfully determined the competencies required by the industry. Further, the study suggests a strong coordination from both educational providers and the industry in preparing hospitality graduates with competencies to enhance future employability and to survive the competitive environment.
Effects of Different Surfactants to Petroleum Hydrocarbons Degradation of Mixed-bacteria

Surfactant-enhanced remediation (SER) had been widely applied to remove petroleum hydrocarbon (PH) pollutants, but the degradation mechanism that how to affect the hydrocarbon metabolite ability of microorganism under added surfactant is raring. In this work, the combination bacteria and surfactant were selected to remove PH, and the degradation bottleneck concentration of single-bacteria was 10000.00 mg/L according to the PH degradation rate. However, the degradation efficient of mixed-bacteria was further increased in adding surfactant condition. Among them, the PH degradation rate of Kocuria rosea + Bacillus odyssey and Microbacterium. sp + B. odyssey had been respectively reached to 81.58±6.29% (added tween-80) and 88.35±7.58% (added rhamnolipid) under above bottleneck concentration. Compared with non-added surfactant, the relative abundances of global overmaps, amino acid metabolism, and carbohydrate metabolism were increased in adding tween-80 condition. However, when added rhamnolipid, the relative abundances of ABC transporters, two-component system, and bacteria chemotaxis had been exhibited enhancement obviously, and aimed to improve of transportation, absorption and degradation of PH. Additionally, the gene abundance of alkB and nah was also significantly increased with above condition. Meanwhile, the gene abundance of alkB and nah was also significantly enhanced by above condition. Sum up, this work offers an important information to insights into the changes of mixed-bacteria function during different systems to degrade PH.
Improvement of verification accuracy in finger vein encrypted sensing system based on compressed sensing(Poster session,2nd Asian Image Sensors and Imaging Systems Symposium)

We have proposed a finger vein encrypted sensing system based on compressed sensing, in which we can acquire optically-encrypted vein images and it is possible to verify them as they are encrypted. However, its verification accuracy is not so high, whereas it can provide sufficient security enough to preserve biometric data from leaking out. To address this issue, we improve the verification method, that is, we extract the important region in the spatial frequency domain of the finger vein image. We also demonstrated the efficiency of the proposed method by numerical experiments.
Analysis on Health-related Quality of Life of 180 Chinese Patients with Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Aims Sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (sCJD) heavily affects the patient’s motor, cognitive, and psychological functions with 100% fatality rate. Yet, there are few studies focusing on the impact of sCJD on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of the patients with validated instrument. We examined physical and mental conditions of those sCJD patients in China for the first time. Methods With EQ-5D-3L instrument, a telephone-based cross-sectional study was conducted in order to obtain health statuses of 180 probable Chinese sCJD cases diagnosed in the National Center for CJD surveillance from January 2017 to July 2018. Besides, a visual analogue score (VAS) was performed to evaluate the health status of the sCJD patients from the family members and relatives who nursing the patients. Results Nearly all of 180 sCJD patients showed the apparent problems in the demission of mobility, usual activities and self-care. More than 1/3 of patients (38.33%) recalled the moderate and severe problems in the demission of pain/uncomfortable. 47.78% of them had the problems in the demission of anxiety/depression. The health utility of sCJD patients was low, with the median of 0.206. Meanwhile, the EQ-VAS score of those sCJD patients was also extremely low, with the median of 0. Conclusion Compared with the published data of several other diseases, the quality of life of Chinese sCJD patients was extremely poor as demonstrated by the results of the generic EQ-5D-3L. More social attentions need to be paid to reduce the healthy and economic burdens for sCJD patients and their families.
SEATTLE AREA HOV LANES: INNOVATIONS IN ENFORCEMENT AND ELIGIBILITY

Preferential high occupancy vehicle facilities such as lanes restricted for transit and carpools are playing an increasingly important role in urban transportation systems. The preferential treatment poses, however, new operational problems for state and local transportation departments and enforcement officials. The minimum occupancy requirement for carpools must be set and effective enforcement of the facility must be maintained. A demonstration project in Seattle, Washington, tested the use of a public telephone hotline to reduce transit and carpool lane violations and also introduced the use of a variable carpool definition in order to maximize transit and carpool lane effectiveness. The variable carpool definition was tested by lowering the occupancy requirements from three to two persons per vehicle at selected locations in an Interstate corridor. Project data showed a 33 percent reduction in transit and carpool violation rates attributable to the public hotline. The change in carpool definition occurred smoothly. Vehicle volumes increased at locations where the occupancy requirement was lowered. Violation rates did not increase at locations where the requirement remained at three or more persons per vehicle. The key to the success of both elements of the project was an extensive, well-orchestrated public information campaign.
Controller Design for Flexible Joint of Industrial Robots: Part 2 - Vibration Suppression Control and Gain-Scheduling

Increasing requirements for the high quality of industrial robot performance made the vibration control issue very important because the vibration makes it difficult to achieve quick response of robot motion and may bring mechanical damage to the robot. This paper presents a vibration control solution for industrial robots which have flexible joints. The joint flexibility is modeled as a two-mass system. And we analyze the vibration problem of a classical P-PI controller when it used for the flexible joints of industrial robots. Then a state feedback controller is designed for vibration suppression of the two-mass system. Finally, a gain-scheduling method is designed for maintaining control performance in spite of the time-varying nature of each joint`s load side inertia. Simulation and experimental results show effective vibration suppression and uniform properties in overshoot in spite of the variation of load. The result of this study can be applied to the appropriate gain manipulation of many other mechatronic devices which have the two-mass system with varying load side inertia.
Bioremediation of Radionuclide-Containing Wastewaters

This chapter highlights the key steps in the nuclear fuel cycle where biological treatment strategies may replace or augment existing chemical processes. Radionuclide-containing wastes are produced at all steps in the nuclear fuel cycle. The mechanisms of microbial interactions with key radionuclides in the wastes are discussed alongside the possible antagonistic effects of other organic and inorganic species copresented in solution. Although emphasis is placed on the development of "end-of-pipe" treatments, the application of biological agents in the detoxification of already polluted ecosystems via in situ bioremediation is also highlighted. Microorganisms can interact with radionuclides via several mechanisms, some of which may be used as the basis of potential bioremediation strategies. The major types of interaction are summarized in this chapter. Technical challenges associated with large-scale clean-up of highly complex wastes must be overcome prior to the full commercial realization of the technologies currently under consideration. The chapter summarizes the major technical challenges. Since biosorption of uranium has been covered extensively in the literature and since biosorbents relate in general to structural, not metabolic, aspects of the biomass, this chapter notes only a few recent developments. To implement biotechnology to treat large areas contaminated with historic waste, the challenges are to gain a better understanding of microbial communities at site and devise effective methods of stimulating or augmenting microbial activities required in situ.
The ten rules of Sam Walton : success secrets for remarkable results

Foreword by Rob Walton. Acknowledgments. Introduction Set High Expectations for Everything You Do. Rule #1 COMMIT to Achieving Success and Always Be Passionate. Rule #2 SHARE SUCCESS with Those Who Have Helped You. Rule #3 MOTIVATE Yourself and Others to Achieve Your Dreams. Rule #4 COMMUNICATE with People and Show You Care. Rule #5 APPRECIATE and Recognize People for Their Efforts and Results. Rule #6 CELEBRATE Your Own and Other's Accomplishments. Rule #7 LISTEN to Others and Learn from Their Ideas. Rule #8 EXCEED EXPECTATIONS of Customers and Others. Rule #9 CONTROL EXPENSES and Save Your Way to Prosperity. Rule #10 SWIM UPSTREAM, Be Different, and Challenge the Status Quo. Conclusion Our People Make the Difference. About the Author. Index.