Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Forecasting Industrial Production Index by its aggregated or disaggregated data ? Evidence from one important emerging market economy ∗

Our work aims to address if the use of disaggregate data helps to forecasting industrial production index. We use Brazilian industrial production data and we investigate if disaggregate information improves the accuracy of the forecasts. We use a a number of recent econometric techniques such as the weighted lag adaptative least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (WLadaLASSO) methodology, the exponential smoothing (selecting the most appropriate model) and Autometrics algorithm to model both aggregates and disagregates. As far as we known this is the novelty of the work. We run a a forecasting exercise from one up to 12 months ahead for Brazilian industrial production. Our full sample covers the period from January of 2002 to August of 2017. Our results suggest that modeling disaggregate data better using exponential smoothing model provides the best performance for 1 up to 7 months ahead for Brazilian industrial production using mean square error as a metric and Autometrics algorithm provides better forecast for 8 up to 12 months but it is not clear whether aggregate or disagregate data is the best choice given that they are both part of the final set of good predictions. JEL Codes: C53, E27, C52
Characterizing the Fusion Strategies for Spoofing-Aware Speaker Verification

Recently, many novel techniques have been introduced to deal with spoofing attacks, and achieve promising countermeasure (CM) performances. However, these works only take the stand-alone CM models into account. Nowadays, a spoofing aware speaker verification (SASV) challenge which aims to facilitate the research of integrated CM and ASV models, arguing that jointly optimizing CM and ASV models will lead to better performance, is taking place. In this paper, we propose a novel multi-model and multi-level fusion strategy to tackle the SASV task. Compared with purely scoring fusion and embedding fusion methods, this framework first utilizes embeddings from CM models, propagating CM embeddings into a CM block to obtain a CM score. In the second-level fusion, CM score and ASV scores directly from ASV systems will be concatenated into a prediction block for the final decision. As a result, the best single fusion system has achieved the SASV-EER of 0.97% on the evaluation set. Then by ensembling the top-5 fusion systems, the final SASV-EER reached 0.89% on the evaluation set, while this number in the best baseline system is 6.37%.
Revised SEIR model for COVID-19 in China

The coronavirus disease has influenced the life of many people around the world since the beginning of 2020. In this paper,we modify the traditional SEIR model, and propose two new models named SEIR Under Quarantine and SEIR Under Migration to help analyze and predict the spread of COVID-19 in China. We provide several possible ways to derive analytical solution, and then use Euler method to simulate. The parameters are set based on the statistics of Wuhan, and our model fits the real statistics well. We further do experiments on one or more cities to show how the change of parameters will influence the spread. Our new models and analysis on them can serve as a basis for future disease analysis and decision making.
Case of Spontaneously Reported Hypersensitivy in the Ultra-Early Phase of Normal Tension Glaucoma in a Japanese Man

Background: We report a case of spontaneous reported hypersensitivity in ultra-early phase in normal tension glaucoma in a Japanese professor in a medical school. Case Presentation: At 66 years of age, the patient spontaneously noticed subjective symptoms, such as scotoma, in the visual field in the temporal lower position in the right eye while he examined his electronic microscopy (EM) study images. A slit lamp examination during the first visit to our hospital revealed a typical localized glaucomatous retinal nerve fiber layer defect in red-free filter examination and glaucomatous optic nerve head damage with 0.8 of cup-to-disc ratio and rim thinning and excavation. Moreover, optical coherence tomography examination of his optic nerve and macula (ILMIPL/INL) revealed thinning of the retinal ganglion cell layer, especially in the right eye in which he had noticed the symptom. Furthermore, Humphrey automated perimetry was performed on the same day, confirming scotoma in the right eye coinciding with his spontaneous subjective symptom. Conclusion and Importance: Glaucoma is normally asymptomatic and medical treatment is often delayed owing to the lack of subjective symptoms in the early phase. However, in this case, the patient’s careful and sensitive personality enabled spontaneous subjective identification in the ultra-early phase of normal tension glaucoma.
The Role of Neurotrophins in Hearing Loss and their Implications in Developing Innovative Therapies

Neurotrophins (NTs) are pleiotropic molecules that can exert a variety of function in both the central and peripheral nervous systems, modulating survival, development and function of neurons. Due to their crucial involvement in the development and innervation of the inner ear, NTs have been considered as potential therapeutic approaches for the treatment of hearing loss. Positive results obtained in various preclinical models of hearing loss opened the way for the clinical use of NTs to counteract synaptopathy, improve cochlear implant performance or prevent long-term neural loss after noise exposure. However, although promising results have been obtained also in clinical trials, NT treatments for hearing loss have not yet achieved the clinical practice. Here, we will review the repair and regeneration potential of inner ear cells and discuss how NTs can contribute to these processes and can thus be used for the treatment of hearing loss. In this context, we will examine the limitations of current NT treatments and the status of development of novel NT-based potential therapeutic approaches for hearing diseases. J Biotechnol Biomed 2022; 5 (2): 117-136 DOI: 10.26502/jbb.2642-1280052 Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedicine 118
Classification of Walking Gait Features using Markerless-based Approach in ASD Children

28 Abstract— This paper discussed the gait classification of autism children versus normal group. The study involved children from 30 typically development and 21 autism children with aged range between 6 to 13 years old. In this study, gait data from both groups were captured using markerless approach namely Kinect sensor. Three types of gait features are extracted namely direct joint feature, reference joint feature and center of mass feature. Additionally, all the features are classified using three different types of classifiers. Further, the effectiveness of the features for classification of walking gait pattern for ASD children is evaluated. Based on the results obtained, artificial neural network (ANN) outperformed the other two classifiers and results showed that the direct joint feature contributed to perfect classification followed by reference joint feature and center of mass feature.
面向 6G 的智能物联网 关键技术 Key Technologies of Internet - of - Intelligent - Things Towards 6G

: 6G is expected to bring networking technologies with higher throughput, massive connections, and pervasive coverage in highly - dynamic environments to fulfill diverse appli - cation requirements. It is believed that artificial intelligence (AI) will be a central driver in the evolution towards 6G, and 6G will enable a new generation of Internet - of - Intelligent - Things (IoIT) applications that require ultra - low delay and ultra - high reliability, such as future intelligent transport systems (ITS) and smart cities. The technical challenges faced by the IoIT are dis - cussed, and the important technical fields involved in the IoIT are put forward, including the new machine learning paradigm, the knowledge map technology of the Internet of things, and the heterogeneous collaborative computing architecture. The future development of IoIT is also predicted.
Single IASTM and cupping therapy session improves pain and disability in

The objective of this study was to evaluate if a single session of actual or placebo cupping and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) therapy in patients with Nonspecific low back pain would be enough to temporarily reduce pain intensity and functional disability. The outcome measures were Numerical pain rating scale and Oswestry Disability Index questionnaire. This is an experimental clinical trial; after examination Evaluation (EV), patients were submitted to real or placebo cupping IASTM therapy (15 minutes, bilaterally at the Lower back Pain and were revaluated immediately after the session (EV1) and after one week (EV2). The patients showed a significant improvement in all pain severity in the numerical pain rating scale (p < 0.05) and a decrease in disability in Oswestry Disability Index questionnaire (p < 0.001). No significant changes are present found in any outcome of the placebo cupping and IASTM therapy group. Thus, the IASTM and cupping therapy is effective in reducing low back pain and decreasing disability after one single session.
Modeling the impact of anticipated climate change on wheat yields in two different agro-climatic zones of eastern India ABDUL HARIS A, PRAGYAN KUMARI1, VANDNA CHHABRA and SANDEEP BISWAS

Wheat is the major cereal crop of winter season in the Indo-gangetic plains of India. The study is aimed to analyze impact of climate change on wheat varieties viz. K-9107 and HD-2733, under two different agroclimatic zones using simulation model InfoCrop. Model was calibrated and validated for Patna and Ranchi centres. Sensitivity analysis indicated declining yield trend with increase in temperature. Wheat yields simulated for future climate change scenario HADCM3 A2 for different time periods viz. 2020, 2050 and 2080. Simulated wheat yield showed decline from 3 to 38 percent for Patna and 3 to 28 percent for Ranchi. Due to higher temperature in future scenario the days to anthesis, days to maturity and grain number showed decline for both the locations.
GESTURE-BASED HEAD-MOUNTED AUGMENTED REALITY GAME DEVELOPMENT USING LEAP MOTION AND USABILITY EVALUATION

The environment of augmented reality created by head-mounted displays can provide players with an immersive gaming experience and proper gestures can enable the integration of real-world objects with the virtual environment. This study explores the usability of gesture operations applied to games and tries to find new applications using current mature gesture sensors. This study develops a head-mounted augmented reality game based on gesture recognition, and evaluates their usability and impact on the user’s interaction with the virtual interface. It uses the Unity engine and open-source glasses designed by Leap Motion to develop an adventure game, and it contains elements of a first-person shooter game. There is no need for any joystick or touch screen to control the game, as the game relies only on the player's hands to operate through a controller-less interface. The results show that the system usability score is 79.4, which indicates a good usability level. This study may be of importance in clarifying problems that may be encountered in the development of interactive-gesture head-mounted display augmented reality games. Finally, this study offers suggestions for the challenges and future of head-mounted augmented reality games.
FEMALE MICE ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE INDUCED BY CONSUMING A DIET HIGH IN SALT AND FRUCTOSE

Background: Research demonstrates that important sex differences exist in dietary-induced increase in blood pressure. The objective of this study was to investigate sex differences in blood pressure and renal handling of sodium in mice consuming a high-salt and high-fructose (HSHF) diet. Methods: Healthy 4-week-old male and female mice (n=6/group) were placed in metabolic cages for six weeks. After the baseline week all mice consumed the HSHF diet consisting of 4% salt chow with a drinking solution of 20% fructose and 1% NaCl for 4 weeks. This was followed by a recovery week with mice on the normal diet with water. Blood pressure was measured daily via the tail cuff technique. Daily measurements of sodium intake and output were measured. Real-time PCR was conducted to measure relative expression of key renal sodium transporters. Results: Systolic blood pressure (SBP) significantly increased in male and female mice during the HSHF period. SBP decreased in male mice in the recovery week but remained elevated in female mice. Female mice showed higher sodium retention during the HSHF period via the Nae/Nai ratio (62±5% vs 75±5%, p<0.01). Molecular expression of renal sodium transporters was significantly higher in the female mice. Conclusion: We conclude that female mice are not protected from the HSHF dietary-induced increase in blood pressure. Higher sodium retention might explain the lack of protection in female mice. This study challenges the current position that females possess protective mechanisms against dietary induced increase in blood pressure, at least with high fructose.
A Survey - Security Challenges and Schemes on Wireless Sensor Network

— Wireless sensor network (WSN) is one of the emerging technologies to attract the researchers with its research challenges and can be applied on various domains. Now a day WSN applications are used on environmental detection, monitoring system, medical system, military and industrial is monitoring for transforming human life to different aspects. Depending on the applications used on the WSN, Security is one of the greatest challenges in WSNs and it is the essential part before designing the WSNs. In this paper a survey is taken related to the security on the wireless sensor network (WSN).
Volatility Spillover Effects Between Chinese and International Stock Market - Based on the Asymmetric EGRACH Model

This paper tests the volatility spillover effects between Chinese and international stock market from 2000 to 2019 by using asymmetric EGARCH model. Through the empirical analysis on the five indices’ daily data, it is found that the volatility spillover effect of international stock market on Chinese stock market is not significant across the whole sample period. Ever since the opening of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, however, the volatility spillover effect between Chinese and international market has been strengthened compared to the past. Based on the research conclusions, this paper puts forward some suggestions for the further development of Chinese capital market.
Craniofacial and Upper Airway Morphology in Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: A Systematic Review

The crucial influencing factor in the development and progression of pediatric obstructive sleep apnea might be the disharmony of craniofacial structure. The objective of this systematic review is to explain the association between craniofacial structure disharmony and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Citations of potentially relevant published trials were located by searching PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Web of science. Inclusion criteria were (1) randomized controlled trials, retrospective study, cross-sectional, case-series, or cohort studies with controls; (2) studies in nonsyndromic children from birth to 19 years of age with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea by either a screening questionnaire, or polysomnography; and (3) principal outcome measures of craniofacial or upper airway dimensions or proportions with various modalities of cephalometric analysis for the craniofacial and neck regions. The quality of the studies selected was evaluated by assessing their methodologies. Through the electronic searches, 1290 titles and abstracts were identified. From these, 241 met the inclusion criteria. This resulted in 6 studies from cross-sectional trials that were included in this systematic review. 1 case series reported the association between craniofacial disharmony and obstructive sleep apnea. There is statistical support for an association between craniofacial disharmony and obstructive sleep apnea. There was significant correlation between upper airways dimensions and maxillomandibular discrepancy expressed by a significantly larger ANB angle. The upper airway measurement showed a significant difference between OSA group and non-OSA group. Review (J Int Dent Med Res 2022; 15(1): 412-421)
INSERT CHAPTER NUMBER CHOICE MODELS USING MATCHING DATA

SP (Stated Preference) data are frequently used for travel behaviour analysis. In terms of the response formats of the data, choice has dominated due to the ease of answering and the development of an appropriate modelling technique called discrete choice modelling. Even when other response formats, such as ranking and rating, are employed, the data are often converted into choice data. Since choice offers an alternative with the highest priority, researchers use the priority information for SP analysis. One of the tasks of this study is to examine the possibility of using preference indifference information (matching data) rather than priority information. Preference indifference is a condition in which more than one alternative has the same preference level (also considered a boundary where a behaviour changes from one alternative to another) and can contain wealth of information other than priority information. The aims of this study are to: i) propose a methodology to utilise matching data (i.e., a response format for obtaining reliable matching data) and a corresponding model formulation in the framework of a discrete choice model; and ii) show that the proposed methodology for the SP and RP/SP models has higher estimation efficiency than models using choice data. Matching data is obtained through a family of double-bounded (DB) response formats, which is relatively common in the CVM (Contingent Valuation Method). Data are collected in the Keihanshin (Kyoto – Osaka – Kobe) and Chukyo (Nagoya) metropolitan areas in Japan. In both sets of data, two commuting alternatives, auto and transit, are considered. 2 Insert book title here Estimation efficiency is evaluated based on t-statistics and standard errors of estimates. A family of DB formulations brought higher efficiency not only for both the SP and RP/SP models but also for both the Keihanshin and Chukyo data sets. A discussion on parameter equality between the RP and SP models revealed further insights and identified topics for future research.
Nutrient Interactions and Toxicity Antagonism of Hypervitaminosis A–Induced Anterior Neural Tube Closure Defects with a Methyl-Donor Deficiency in Murine Whole-Embryo Culture

The interaction of a dietary excess of vitamin A (retinoid) and deficiency of methyl-donor compounds was examined in murine early-organogenesis embryonic development. Female mice were fed one of six diets from the time of vaginal plug detection until gestational d 8.0, when embryos were removed and grown in whole embryo culture for 46 h, using serum from rats fed the same diet for 36 d as the culture medium. The six diets were either methyl-donor deficient (designated FCM: devoid of folic acid, choline and supplemental L-methionine, but having methionine as a component of the protein portion of the diet) or methyl-donor sufficient (designated FCM: containing folic acid, choline and L-methionine supplementation), in combination with one of three concentrations of retinyl palmitate (0.016, 0.416 or 4.016 g/kg diet). The high dose of retinyl palmitate induced a failure of anterior neuropore closure and hypoplasia of the visceral arches, both of which were significantly ameliorated by simultaneous administration of the methyl-donor–deficient diet. The primary acidic retinoid detected in the rat serum was 9,13-di-cis-retinoic acid, although we hypothesize that teratogenic retinoids were formed by embryonic biotransformation of the retinyl esters to toxic metabolites. Biochemical measurements of metabolites in relevant pathways were performed. We propose that the amelioration of these malformations may be used to determine biochemical pathways critical for retinoid teratogenesis. J. Nutr. 133: 3561–3570, 2003.
NF-KB Binds within a Region Required for B-Cell-Specific Expression of the Major Histocompatibility Complex Class II Gene E,

The class II genes of the murine major histocompatibility complex encode heterodimeric cell-surface glycoproteins that regulate the immune response through their role as restriction elements in antigen presentation (8). These molecules are.expressed primarily in B lymphocytes and macrophages. During hematopoiesis, constitutive class II gene expression is observed on developing B cells. Previously, we have shown that deletion of a 580-base-pair region (-1956 to -1376) of an E d transgene resulted in the selective loss of expression of the transgene in B cells (21). Present within the deleted region is a DNA sequence similar to that found at the K immunoglobulin enhancer B (KB) site. It has been demonstrated that a protein factor, NF-KB, binds to the KB site (17). Expression of the K immunoglobulin gene is restricted to B cells and is correlated with the binding activity of NF-KB (17). Pierce et al. (16) have reported that a short sequence encompassing the KB-binding site is sufficient in itself to direct B-cell-specific expression of a heterologous promoter. As a first step in the dissection of the B-cell-specific expression of the Ead gene, we have characterized the interaction of the potential binding site with the B-cell-specific regulatory protein NF-KB. The DNA sequence centered at nucleotide -1748 (relative to the first nucleotide of the initiation codon) of the murine major histocompatibility complex Ead gene shares extensive sequence identity to the binding site for NF-KB in the K immunoglobulin enhancer as well as to various other sites shown previously to bind NF-KB (Fig. 1). A gel electrophoresis DNA-binding assay (4, 9, 10, 20) was used to determine whether the NF-KB factor could bind to the site in Ead. Nuclear extracts of either uninduced or induced 70Z/3 cells were selected for analysis, since it has been demonstrated that treatment of this pre-B-cell line with lipopolysaccharide, cycloheximide, or a combination of these two induces NFKB-binding activity (18). An end-labeled DNA fragment extending from -1714 to -1809 (Fig. 1A) in the E d 5' region, which includes the putative NF-KB-binding site, was used as a probe. No prominent complex was detected in the case of the uninduced 70Z/3 extracts. However, when incubated with lipopolysaccharide and cycloheximide-induced