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A Deep Neural Network Modeling Framework to Reduce Bias in Satellite Precipitation Products

AbstractDespite the advantage of global coverage at high spatiotemporal resolutions, satellite remotely sensed precipitation estimates still suffer from insufficient accuracy that needs to be improved for weather, climate, and hydrologic applications. This paper presents a framework of a deep neural network (DNN) that improves the accuracy of satellite precipitation products, focusing on reducing the bias and false alarms. The state-of-the-art deep learning techniques developed in the area of machine learning specialize in extracting structural information from a massive amount of image data, which fits nicely into the task of retrieving precipitation data from satellite cloud images. Stacked denoising autoencoder (SDAE), a widely used DNN, is applied to perform bias correction of satellite precipitation products. A case study is conducted on the Precipitation Estimation from Remotely Sensed Information Using Artificial Neural Networks Cloud Classification System (PERSIANN-CCS) with spatial resolution of .
AnastomosisTemporal Artery-to-Middle Cerebral Artery Collateral Flow through Superficial Ultrasonographically Predicting the Extent of

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study was performed to elucidate whether the extent of bypass flow through superficial temporal artery-to-middle cerebral artery (STA-MCA) anastomosis could be indirectly estimated by measuring the blood flow velocity in the superficial temporal artery (STA) by using duplex ultrasonography. METHODS: We analyzed 29 patients (31 sides) who underwent STA-MCA bypass surgery for occlusive cerebrovascular disease (28 sides) or unclippable cerebral aneurysm that required therapeutic occlusion of the internal carotid artery (three sides). The flow velocities of the STA were measured by using ultrasonography. For patients who underwent the surgery unilaterally, the flow velocity ratios of the operated side to the contralateral side for the individual arteries were calculated. The correlation between these flow velocity parameters and the extent of bypass flow, which was graded based on the findings of cerebral angiography, was investigated. RESULTS: Both the affected STA flow velocity and the STA flow velocity ratio, particularly those in the end diastole, increased in patients with more extensive bypass flow. In patients with extensive, moderate, and poor bypass flow, the end diastolic flow velocities of the operated STA were 27.4 (cid:1) 8.8, 23.0 (cid:1) 7.8, and 13.5 (cid:1) 7.5 cm/s, respectively and the end diastolic flow velocity ratios of the STA were 3.4 (cid:1) 0.8, 2.1 (cid:1) 0.5 and 1.3 (cid:1) 0.4, respectively. The pulsatility index and resistance index of the affected STA were significantly lower in the patients with more extensive bypass flow. The optimal threshold value of the end diastolic flow velocity ratio of STA for the group with extensive bypass flow was 2.
International Rentierism in the Middle East and North Africa, 1971-2008 1

What is the trend in rentierism in the Middle East and North Africa? Defining a rentier state as one that extracts a significant share of its revenues from rents extracted from international transactions, we examine a range of such transactions that together constitute a third or more of the Middle East/North Africa economies. Outlining a rentierism index that is based on the share of GDP stemming from oil/mineral exports, foreign military and economic aid, worker remittances, and international tourism, we show that rentierism is growing and that 18 of the 22 Middle East/North Africa states depend for over a third of their GDP on these international transactions. Some depend on direct rents stemming from oil/mineral exports and foreign aid, while others rely increasingly on indirect rents from remittances and tourism. This split between direct and indirect rents has implications for the political stability of these states, because it creates states that are more or less able to maintain control in the face of popular resistance and insurgency.
Augmented Dickey-Fuller Unit Root Test at Level for the Variable INF

oday, young people out of employment, or under employment, having left T education too early or completed and with inadequate skills are everywhere in Nigeria. They are at high risk of economic marginalization and social exclusion. The policies, incentives and organizational structures put in place by the various administrations have not been successful in encouraging a thriving entrepreneurship based economy. This has become a crucial issue. This study analyzed the issue of youth unemployment and examined the challenges of skilling the youth to become entrepreneurs. The study uses documentaries to reflect on the contemporary issue. It was recommended that creating a thriving entrepreneurship based economy required training of an individual from birth through all the relevant organization and technology incubation most be added to spin off entrepreneurs.
Edinburgh Research Explorer An Overlapping Protein-Coding Region in Influenza A Virus Segment 3 Modulates the Host Response

Influenza A virus (IAV) infection leads to variable and imperfectly understood pathogenicity. We report that segment 3 of the virus contains a second open reading frame (‘X-ORF’), accessed via ribosomal frameshifting. The frameshift product, termed PA-X, comprises the endonuclease domain of the viral PA protein with a C-terminal domain encoded by the X-ORF and functions to repress cellular gene expression. PA-X also modulates IAV virulence in a mouse infection model, acting to decrease pathogenicity. Loss of PA-X expression leads to changes in the kinetics of the global host response, notably including increases in inflammatory, apoptotic and T-lymphocyte signaling pathways. Thus, we have identified a previously unknown IAV protein that modulates the host response to infection, a finding with important implications for understanding IAV pathogenesis.
Impact of Attitude on Adoption Intention Based Upon Customers Behavior Mobile Banking

— the present study aimed to examine the causal relationship of "convenience," "ubiquitous," "relative advantage," and "adoption Intention" with mediating role of attitude toward adoption among Agriculture Bank customers in Iran. A sample of 352 customers (187 female and 165 male) were selected, applying the method of availability sampling as participants in this study. Participants completed the scales of convenience, ubiquitous, relative advantage, adoption intention, and attitude toward adoption. Data analyzed by using Pearson correlation coefficient and path analysis. There was a significant positive relationship between conveniences, ubiquitous, relative advantage, adoption intention, and attitude toward adoption. The proposed conceptual model's finding supported the influence of variables convenience, ubiquitous, relative advantage, and attitude toward adoption-on-adoption intention.
Dysregulation of ferroptosis-related genes in granulosa cells associates with impaired oocyte quality in polycystic ovary syndrome

Background Poor oocyte quality remains one of the major challenges for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Granulosa cells (GCs) in PCOS display altered functions and could cause an unfavorable microenvironment for oocyte growth and maturation. Ferroptosis is a new form of programmed cell death, but its role in PCOS has been largely unclarified. Methods Ferroptosis-related differentially expressed genes (DEGs) of GCs in women with PCOS were identified by bioinformatic analyses of GSE155489 and GSE168404 datasets. Functional enrichment analyses were conducted using Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes. Core ferroptosis-related genes were further screened by random forest, and evaluated for diagnostic value by receiver operating characteristic curve analyses. Gene expression was validated by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction of collected GC samples, and analyzed for association with oocyte quality. In addition, gene regulatory network was constructed based on predicted RNA interactions and transcription factors, while potential therapeutic compounds were screened through molecular docking with crystallographic protein structures. Results A total of 14 ferroptosis-related DEGs were identified. These DEGs were mainly enriched in reactive oxygen species metabolic process, mitochondrial outer membrane, antioxidant activity as well as ferroptosis and adipocytokine signaling pathways. Eight core ferroptosis-related genes (ATF3, BNIP3, DDIT4, LPIN1, NOS2, NQO1, SLC2A1 and SLC2A6) were further selected in random forest model, which showed high diagnostic performance for PCOS. Seven of them were validated in GC samples, and five were found to be significantly and positively correlated with one or more oocyte quality parameters in PCOS patients, including oocyte retrieval rate, mature oocyte rate, normal fertilization rate, and good-quality embryo rate. Gene regulatory network revealed JUN and HMGA1 as two important transcription factors, while dicoumarol and flavin adenine dinucleotide were predicted as small molecules with therapeutic potential. Conclusions This is the first comprehensive report to study the differential expression of ferroptosis-related genes in GCs of PCOS and their clinical relevance with oocyte quality. Our findings could provide novel insights on the potential role of GC ferroptosis in PCOS pathogenesis, diagnosis, and targeted treatment.
Edinburgh Research Explorer Growth strategies in creative industries

In recent years there has been increased emphasis, in both academic and political arenas, on the economic importance of the Creative Industries (CIs). As a result, policymakers are increasingly looking to the CIs as a source of potential growth. The literature on CIs suggests that these industries are predominantly content based rather than market based, with artistic priorities taking precedence over business concerns. This research examines growth strategies in the CIs using qualitative and quantitative methods. An in-depth case study of 23 firms in CIs suggests that these firms tend to view growth as a secondary goal compared to the goal of creative output. The case study further yields the proposition that firms in the CIs can benefit from adopting what we refer to as an accordion growth strategy , in which firms grow and shrink to accommodate artistic content as well as in response to external forces. Statistical analysis of survey data confirms that firms in the CIs are less likely to have ambitions to grow and more likely to adopt an accordion growth strategy than firms in technology industries. These findings suggest that the policy emphasis on growth in the CIs might be misguided and should allow for alternating periods of growth and shrinkage.
Regional problem in Ireland - some reflections upon development strategy

T H E current intense level o f interest i n regional development problems makes this an appropriate time to review certain aspects o f Irish government strategy. The urgency o f an appraisal is underlined by the fact that Irish regional policy measures have not prevented spatial disparities i n social and economic welfare f rom increasing despite a wide ranging programme o f assistance. Regional inequality, as measured by per capita personal income, is still widening: the weighted coefficient o f variation, measuring the dispersion o f county per capita personal income levels relative to the national average, w i t h each county variation weighted by its share o f the national population yielded a Vw value 1 o f 0-1955 for i960 2 : the corresponding value for 1965 was 0-2097. This indicates that the county variation o f personal per capita income levels relative to the national mean has increased by 7-3 per cent between i960 and 1965. W i t h o u t a broad package o f measures including loans, grants, public expenditure programmes and fiscal inducements o f various kinds spatial inequities i n welfare wou ld be considerably more excessive than at present. Lit t le is known, however, about the relative effectiveness o f individual development strategies and any appraisal o f these can only be effected i f the precise goals and objectives that the measures are designed to achieve are more clearly outlined than in the T h i r d Programme. 3 This paper
Homoharringtonine Overcomes the Negative Impact of Genetic Patterns on Venetoclax Plus Azacitidine Regimen in Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Multi-Center, Cohort Study

Objective: Whether other agents added to venetoclax (VEN) plus hypomethylating agents (HMA) regimen could overcome the negative impact of genetic patterns on response in patients with relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (RR-AML) remains unclear. Aim of this study was to evaluate whether homoharringtonine (HHT) added to VEN plus azacitidine (AZA) regimen could improve the response and overcome the negative impact of genetic patterns in patients with RR-AML . Methods: A multi-center, cohort study of the response and the genetic patterns of response of VEN plus AZA and HHT (VAH) versus VEN plus AZA (VA) regimens as salvage treatment in the patients with RR-AML was performed. Patients were enrolled from four studies from October 2018 to December 2022 at nine medical centers in china. Results: A total of 321 patients were analyzed, including 150 females and 171 males, with a median age at 46 (IQR, 35-61) years. There were 172 patients in the VAH and 149 in the VA group. VAH significantly improved CRc rate (66.3% vs. 44.3%, P<0.001) and prolonged OS (median OS, not reach vs. 14.3 months, P=0.004), to compared with VA. Multivariate analysis showed that VAH was the independently protective factor for CRc and survival. In addition, VAH significantly overcame the negative impact of FLT3-ITD/TKD, N/KRAS, TET2, DNMT3A mutations, and t(8;21)/AML1-ETO, as well as non-adverse ELN risk, also apparently in adverse ELN risk or complex karyotype, on the response of VA regimen. Conclusion: The impact of genetic patterns on the response presented diversely in different VEN-based regimens. HHT added to VA regimen might improve the response and overcome the negative impact of part genetic patterns in RR-AML. Key words: homoharringtonine, venetoclax, relapsed/refractory, acute myeloid leukemia, genetic pattern
Deconstructing the Rebound with Optical Tracking Data

This paper leverages STATS’ SportVU Optical Tracking data to deconstruct several previously hidden aspects of rebounding. We are able to move beyond the outcome of who got the rebound to discover the non-linear relationship between shot location and its impact on offensive rebound rates, implications of the height of where rebounds are obtained, and estimates of where players should move in order to improve rebounding rates. We also leverage machine-learning methods to estimate the predictability of rebounding.
Effect Of Parental Encouragement On Career Decision-Making And Self-Efficacy Of Adolescents

Career decision-making self-efficacy is a pivotal construct in understanding individuals’ career behaviors (Betz, 2007). Family, as a primary source of social support, exerts a substantial influence on adolescents’ career development and decision-making process (Whiston & Keller, 2004). This study examined the role of selected family variables in predicting 100 secondary school students’ career decision-making self-efficacy . Parental encouragement variables that reflected family members’ socioeconomic status and parental encouragement variables, especially, parental career-related behaviors, were examined. Results showed that parental general psychosocial encouragement was a statistically significant factor in predicting career decision-making self-efficacy, explaining 39.3% of the variance of this construct for secondary school students.
LIMIT THEOREMS FOR STOCHASTIC INTEGRALS WITH APPLICATIONS TO RISK PROCESSES

We study suﬃcient conditions for the weak convergence of stochastic integrals with respect to processes of bounded variation, martingales, or semimartin-gales. A semimartingale theorem is extended to the multidimensional case. We apply a limit procedure and pass from processes of bounded variation to risk processes. An “inverse” problem for the weak convergence is also considered.
Selección de dormideros por el Estornino Pinto (Sturnus vulgaris) en La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina

El Estornino Pinto (Sturnus vulgaris) es un ave introducida en Argentina que establece dormideros comunales durante la época no reproductiva. A pesar de ser una de las especies invasoras más perjudiciales del mundo, se conoce muy poco acerca de su ecología en Argentina. En este trabajo se caracterizaron los dormideros comunales del Estornino Pinto en la ciudad de La Plata con el objetivo de evaluar la selección del sitio de dormidero por parte de la especie. Se encontró un total de 34 dormideros, todos establecidos en especies de árbol perennifolias, siendo Phoenix canariensis la especie dominante (74%). El Estornino Pinto prefirió árboles con alta cobertura y sitios con un mayor número de individuos de Phoenix canariensis en el ambiente circundante. Los resultados de este trabajo apoyan la hipótesis de las ventajas microclimáticas en la formación de dormideros comunales y brindan información de utilidad para el manejo de esta especie en áreas urbanas de Argentina.
A non-deterministic approach for solving multi-objective linear programming

: This study develops a solution approach of multi-objective linear programming problem ( molp -problem) in non-deterministic way. Here each objective function of molp -problem corresponds a decision set in which each decision is described in virtue of three independent states : degree of acceptance, degree of hesitation and degree of rejection. By cultivation of experts’ hesitancy independently, the decision making becomes more realistic and promising in today’s complexity. Taking intersection of all these sets, optimal decision of molp -problem is drawn. The methodology is based on a principle that expert always wishes to elevate the acceptance part and put back the hesitation and rejection part of overall decision. A suitable solution algorithm is developed. The proposed model is applied on two practical fields to measure its competency. After comparing and analysing the outcomes with the existing approach, a validation on the efficiency of present framework is drawn.
Board Characteristics and Performance of Foods and Beverages Companies in Nigeria

he study investigates the impacts of board meetings, women directors and T board independence on Performance of foods and beverages companies in Nigeria from 2007 to 2013. The discretionary accrual was extracted by using modified Jones (1991) model. The sample size of the population is nine (9) companies. A correlational research design was used. Multiple regression was used as a technique of data analysis. The result was interpreted using fixed effect regression. The results reveal that the impact of frequency of Board Meetings and Gender Mix on Performance were found to be negative and statistically significant. The study concluded that increase in number of board meetings and the proportion of women directors in the board constrain the level of discretionary accruals. Therefore, in line with the findings and conclusions, the study recommends that SEC should encourage adherence to at least the minimum requirement of board meetings by making it mandatory. Government in collaboration with Corporate Affairs Commission should come up with a policy where by companies will be forced to provide seat for women in their boards, give them responsibilities in area of finance and control related matters.
Knowledge, risk factors and prevalence of Malaria in pregnancy among women attending antenatal clinics in Uyo Metropolis Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

The study was descriptive and cross-sectional and the sampling was conducted between January, and June, 2017. The aim was to assess the knowledge, risk factors and prevalence of malaria infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital and Saint Luke’s General Hospital, Annua. Pregnant women were systematically selected from a number of women who attended the antenatal clinics of these two randomly selected tertiary hospitals. The sample population was selected irrespective of age, marital status, parity, occupation and level of educational as well as cultural and religions beliefs. World Health Organisation structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Blood samples were collected and examined by thin and thick by smears. Out of the 504 randomly selected, pregnant women who completely filed the questionnaires, a total of 500 subjects voluntarily participated in parasitological investigation. The result indicates that majority of the women 310 (61.5%) knows mosquito as the causes of malaria, 365 (72.42%) identified fever as the major symptom of malaria, 390 (77.38%) agreed on the use of insecticide treated bed net as the method of control of malaria. The prevalence of malaria in the study was 164 (32.8%), and varies gradually among the age group, education level and by gravidity. Malaria is still a public health challenge that needs much enlightenment campaign on its prevention and control in Akwa Ibom State,
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This paper examines the relationship between corporate governance level and the bankruptcy law for such debt variables as firms’ cost of debt and amount (and variation) of debt. Our empirical results are consistent with the model's prediction. First, we find that the better the corporate governance, the lower the cost of debt. Second, we find that better corporate governance arrangements relate to firms with higher amounts of debt. Finally we find that better governance and harsher bankruptcy laws have a positive effect on debt. Moreover, this effect is stronger for firms with worse corporate governance, which indicates that the law works as a substitute for governance practices to protect creditors' interests.
Instruments of Place Branding and Regional Dynamics: Guimarães as European Capital of Culture

Place branding has emerged as a powerful instrument to create some uniqueness, and differentiate places, which could be linked to a general increase in competition between countries, regions and cities in order to draw the attention of stakeholders to invest and host events. Moreover, it has been implemented as a form of spatial planning and place management. The concept is thought to provide valuable tools for places to differentiate themselves, by managing their opportunities and transforming them into competitive advantages, thus gaining brand value and strengthening their global market position. Three following instruments have been explored as a competitive appeal: i) personality association ii)signature building, and iii) event hallmarking. Amongst others, cultural events are used to improve overall reputation and stimulate development by attracting visitors and capital. This paper focuses on the European Capital of Culture-Guimaraes as the 2012 city host (ECC-2012). First, it attempts to clarify the contribution of place branding instruments, from the organization of cultural events to a branding strategy capable of enhancing development, and discuss the links between them. Secondly, to what extent the ECC-2012 (short-term intervention) is embedded in a longer-term strategy to create a new regional dynamic of the northwest region of Portugal. Is the ECC creating momentum? Is place branding (i.e. as a spatial planning instrument) used to foster this momentum?