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Representation Matters: Characterisation and Impossibility Results for Interval Aggregation

In the context of aggregating intervals reflecting the views of several agents into a single interval, we investigate the impact of the form of representation chosen for the intervals involved. Specifically, we ask whether there are natural rules we can define both as rules that aggregate separately the left and right endpoints of intervals and as rules that aggregate separately the left endpoints and the interval widths. We show that on discrete scales it is essentially impossible to do so, while on continuous scales we can characterise the rules meeting these requirements as those that compute a weighted average of the endpoints of the individual intervals.
National Athletic Trainers' Association position statement: safe weight loss and maintenance practices in sport and exercise.

OBJECTIVE To present athletic trainers with recommendations for safe weight loss and weight maintenance practices for athletes and active clients and to provide athletes, clients, coaches, and parents with safe guidelines that will allow athletes and clients to achieve and maintain weight and body composition goals. BACKGROUND Unsafe weight management practices can compromise athletic performance and negatively affect health. Athletes and clients often attempt to lose weight by not eating, limiting caloric or specific nutrients from the diet, engaging in pathogenic weight control behaviors, and restricting fluids. These people often respond to pressures of the sport or activity, coaches, peers, or parents by adopting negative body images and unsafe practices to maintain an ideal body composition for the activity. We provide athletic trainers with recommendations for safe weight loss and weight maintenance in sport and exercise. Although safe weight gain is also a concern for athletic trainers and their athletes and clients, that topic is outside the scope of this position statement. RECOMMENDATIONS Athletic trainers are often the source of nutrition information for athletes and clients; therefore, they must have knowledge of proper nutrition, weight management practices, and methods to change body composition. Body composition assessments should be done in the most scientifically appropriate manner possible. Reasonable and individualized weight and body composition goals should be identified by appropriately trained health care personnel (eg, athletic trainers, registered dietitians, physicians). In keeping with the American Dietetics Association (ADA) preferred nomenclature, this document uses the terms registered dietitian or dietician when referring to a food and nutrition expert who has met the academic and professional requirements specified by the ADA's Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. In some cases, a registered nutritionist may have equivalent credentials and be the commonly used term. All weight management and exercise protocols used to achieve these goals should be safe and based on the most current evidence. Athletes, clients, parents, and coaches should be educated on how to determine safe weight and body composition so that athletes and clients more safely achieve competitive weights that will meet sport and activity requirements while also allowing them to meet their energy and nutritional needs for optimal health and performance.
Book Review: Sentiment Analysis: Mining Opinions, Sentiments, and Emotions by Bing Liu

Sentiment analysis is the computational study of people's opinions, sentiments, emotions, moods, and attitudes. This fascinating problem offers numerous research challenges, but promises insight useful to anyone interested in opinion analysis and social media analysis. This comprehensive introduction to the topic takes a natural-language-processing point of view to help readers understand the underlying structure of the problem and the language constructs commonly used to express opinions, sentiments, and emotions. The book covers core areas of sentiment analysis and also includes related topics such as debate analysis, intention mining, and fake-opinion detection. It will be a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in natural language processing, computer science, management sciences, and the social sciences.In addition to traditional computational methods, this second edition includes recent deep learning methods to analyze and summarize sentiments and opinions, and also new material on emotion and mood analysis techniques, emotion-enhanced dialogues, and multimodal emotion analysis.
FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

This master thesis is focused on implementation of the process simulating the “Creeping” loadcase into the existing interface used for multi-body simulation of vehicle drivetrain. The “Creeping” was defined as driving a vehicle without hitting a gas pedal in low gears. It was decided to simulate this state by introducing forces of the Driving resistance – Air Drag force Fa, Rolling Resistance force Fr and horizontal part of the Gravity force Fgx. These forces were modelled in SimulationX software and model for “Creeping” loadcase in SimulationX was defined – it was based on change of the angle of the hill grade, which gives the results needed for the Creeping behavior. Then Matlab files needed for the run and post processing of the simulation were created, which analyze the results in dependency on time or mean engine torque. Then the correctness of the process was controlled in comparison with experimental data. This comparison showed that the process is working without major problems; the results showed similar trend, but they were influenced by the lack of the input data from the experiment.
Identification of Microseepage from Macroseepage and Exploration Practice in Changling-Longwanggou Area of Zhenba Block

The identification of hydrocarbon′s microseepage from its macroseepage could improve the accuracy of interpretation on anomaly geochemical exploration,so we summarize the present research progress about identification marks and pointe out that the indicators,namely soil microbes,headspace gas,acid-extraction of soil hydrocarbon and soil gas,appear to be responded differently towards macroseepage and microseepage respectively.The anomalous points of these indicators are linear distribution,high hydrocarbon concentration,more C6+,high alkane/alkene ratio where the macroseepage is detected;where the microseepage is presented,the anomalous points of soil microbes are random distribution and seepage hydrocarbon is low concentration,little or no C6+,low alkane/alkene ratio.Further investigation on Changling-Longwanggou area of Zhenba block of Nandaba fold-thrust belt located in western China Sichuan basin show that Longwanggou anomaly zone is of fault macroseepage and may not be vertically above the reservoir,while Changling synclinoria anomaly zone is caused by the microseepage and is vertically above the reservoir.The anomalous samples of soil butane oxidating bacterias and C1—C4 from acid-extraction of soil are linear distribution,C1—C4 of anomalous samples are highly concentrated(1000×10-6),the alkane/alkene ratios are also high(10) in Longwanggou anomaly zone while the anomalous samples of soil butane oxidating bacteria are random distribution,values of C1—C4 are low(100×10-6),the alkane/alkene ratios also are low(5) in Changling synclinoria anomaly zone.
Side-by-side: A Pedagogical Basis for (Design) Transdisciplinarity

: In this paper, a pedagogical model for fostering transdisciplinarity in the built environment is described. Unlike learning situations in design education which use multidisciplinary teams, this model is characterised by students working side-by-side on the same project each producing their own proposal. As is explained, the development of this model was inspired by a growing awareness of the need to look beyond discipline boundaries in order to more effectively address issues involving the design of the built environment; issues associated with a rapidly changing and increasingly technologically complex world. In this respect, transdisciplinarity formed the philosophical and theoretical basis for the development and implementation of a cross-discipline studio elective for architecture and interior design students from years three to six in their course. While there are limitations with the model, the evaluation reveals insights into how we might continue with constructing more appropriate learning opportunities for engendering transdisciplinary attitudes in students and graduates.
Transgenic mice expressing constitutive active MAPKAPK 5 display gender-dependent differences in exploration and activity

Background: The mitogen-activated protein kinases, MAPKs for short, constitute cascades of signalling pathways involved in the regulation of several cellular processes that include cell proliferation, differentiation and motility. They also intervene in neurological processes like fear conditioning and memory. Since little remains known about the MAPK-Activated Protein Kinase, MAPKAPK5, we constructed the first MAPKAPK knockin mouse model, using a constitutive active variant of MAPKAPK5 and analyzed the resulting mice for changes in anxiety-related behaviour. Methods: We performed primary SHIRPA observations during background breeding into the C57BL/6 background and assessed the behaviour of the background-bred animals on the elevated plus maze and in the light-dark test. Our results were analyzed using Chi-square tests and homoand heteroscedatic T-tests; Results: Female transgenic mice displayed increased amounts of head dips and open arm time on the maze, compared to littermate controls. In addition, they also explored further into the open arm on the elevated plus maze and were less active in the closed arm compared to littermate controls. Male transgenic mice displayed no differences in anxiety, but their locomotor activity increased compared to non-transgenic littermates; Conclusions: Our results revealed anxiety-related traits and locomotor differences between transgenic mice expressing constitutive active MAPKAPK5 and control littermates.
A New Empirical Magnitude Scaling Relation for Switzerland

Abstract We estimate moment magnitudes M w for earthquakes in Switzerland recorded between 1998 and 2009 using three different spectral methods. The M w estimation in Switzerland is extended to lower magnitudes (local magnitude M L 0.1), and scaling relations between M L and M w are investigated. Above M L 4, the obtained M w estimates are consistent with the previously obtained scaling relation of M w = M L -0.3 at the Swiss Seismological Service (SED). Below M L 4, all three methods indicate that a 1:1-type relationship is inappropriate. Therefore, we propose a new piecewise empirical scaling relation for earthquakes in Switzerland. The scaling is linear below M L 2 and above M L 4. To obtain a smooth transition between the two linear scales we fit a quadratic relation in between (2≤ M L ≤4). This scaling relation is also consistent with M w estimates from moment-tensor (MT) solutions based on broadband waveform fitting of local earthquakes with M L >3.0. We have tested all three methods carefully to ensure that the observed break in scale at around M 3 cannot be attributed to bias in the M w determination. However, we cannot determine with certainty from the dataset at hand whether the break in scaling is due to bias in the routine determination of M L or to physical properties of the source.
VRANCEA SEISMIC SOURCE CALIBRATION USING A SMALL-APERTURE ARRAY

A small-aperture seismic array (BURAR) was installed in 2002 in the northern part of the Romanian territory, in the Eastern Carpathians (Bucovina area). Since then, the array has been in operation under a joint cooperation programme between Romania and USA. The array consists of 10 stations installed in boreholes (nine short period instruments and one broadband instrument) with enough high sensitivity to properly detect earthquakes generated in Vrancea subcrustal domain (at about 250 km epicentral distance) with magnitude Mw above 3. Our main purpose is to investigate and calibrate the source parameters of the Vrancea intermediate-depth earthquakes using specific array techniques and data provided by BURAR as a stand alone station. Thirty six earthquakes with
Electrophysiological and Pharmacological Characterization of the Direct Perforant Path Input to Hippocampal Area CA 3

[PDF] [Full Text] [Abstract] , February 1, 2002; 87 (2): 669-678. J Neurophysiol V. H. Do, C. O. Martinez, J. L. Martinez Jr. and B. E. Derrick Region In Vivo Long-Term Potentiation in Direct Perforant Path Projections to the Hippocampal CA3 [PDF] [Full Text] [Abstract] , March 1, 2002; 87 (3): 1404-1414. J Neurophysiol K. L. Perkins Interneuron Network GABA Application to Hippocampal CA3 or CA1 Stratum Lacunosum-Moleculare Excites an [PDF] [Full Text] [Abstract] , July 1, 2002; 88 (1): 528-533. J Neurophysiol D. B.T. McMahon and G. Barrionuevo Shortand Long-Term Plasticity of the Perforant Path Synapse in Hippocampal Area CA3 [PDF] [Full Text] [Abstract] , January 1, 2005; 17 (1): 75-96. Neural Comput. R. Narayanan, A. Narayan and S. Chattarji Three-Dimensional Neuronal Reconstructions A Probabilistic Framework for Region-Specific Remodeling of Dendrites in [PDF] [Full Text] [Abstract] , August 31, 2005; 25 (35): 8027-8036. J. Neurosci. M. Mameli, P. A. Zamudio, M. Carta and C. F. Valenzuela Developmentally Regulated Actions of Alcohol on Hippocampal Glutamatergic Transmission
Modelling of the Bengkulu Minor Tsunami Event, September 12, 2007, West of Sumatra, Indonesia

Earthquake magnitude of Mw 7.9 Mw 8.4 was shocking Province of Bengkulu in West Sumatera, Indonesia on September 12, 2007, as reported by BMG-Indonesia, USGS, and GFZ-Potsdam.This paper is our research documentation which is our modelling results as our quick response to Bengkulu earthquake based on a preliminary estimation of earthquake magnitude (Mw. 8.4) and epicentre (101.00°E, 3.78°S) provided by USGS.We employ TUNAMI-N1 model to our domain model which has grid resolutions 1,852 meters, for two scenarios (Mw 8.4 and Mw 8.2) along 4 hours simulation with time step 1 second. Bathymetry data with 1 minute-arc resolution is derived from GEBCO. We also used water level data derived from real time tide gauge data at stations Padang (IODE-VLIZ,2007), Cocos Island (UHSLC, 2007), and DART Buoy No. 23401 (NOAA, 2007) for sea surface wave verification.Our modelling results show tsunami wave propagate from its source location then mainly hit Bengkulu and its surroundings, also minor part of Padang. Maximum wave height in Bengkulu and surroundings were varying between 0.5 meters and 5.3 meters.In general, tsunami wave between modelling results and observations data has similar form, but theres slightly lag of arrival time and differences in wave-form. The best fit of our results is at Padang stations, and then nearly fit at Cocos Islands, which both of them is scenario 1 with earthquake Mw. 8.4. at DART buoy station, from both scenarios, tsunami wave frommodelling results in DART and Cocos station is earlier than observations data.If we compare to the preliminary field survey results of Jose Borrero et al (2007), the maximum wave height in Lais is similar (4.2 meters), but slightly overestimates in Muara Maras and, while slightly underestimates in Tais and Pasar Seluma.
Dronedarone

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Crystal structure of the catalytic domains of adenylyl cyclase in a complex with Gsalpha.GTPgammaS.

The crystal structure of a soluble, catalytically active form of adenylyl cyclase in a complex with its stimulatory heterotrimeric G protein α subunit (Gs α) and forskolin was determined to a resolution of 2.3 angstroms. When P-site inhibitors were soaked into native crystals of the complex, the active site of adenylyl cyclase was located and structural elements important for substrate recognition and catalysis were identified. On the basis of these and other structures, a molecular mechanism is proposed for the activation of adenylyl cyclase by Gs α.
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Purpose : The purpose of this study was to understand how first generation Latino parents, whose primary language is Spanish and live in a colonia on the U.S.-Mexico border, use screen time in their homes. Methods : A purposeful sampling approach was used to recruit eligible parents of pre-adolescents (ages 9 – 14) who were native Spanish speakers, and living on the U.S.-Mexico border. Three focus groups in Spanish (two with mothers and one with fathers) were conducted. Data were codified using a general inductive approach based on grounded theory. A consensus process was repeated until a final codebook was developed. Results : Screen time allowed parents to foster familismo (family cohesiveness and bonding) and respeto (respect). Parents knew that a healthy balance of media use is important, but broader social contexts (marital discord and economics) challenged the enforcement of familial screen time rules and parents were often permissive. Conclusions : Our study addressed research gaps by examining the understudied social and cultural contexts (practices, routines, rules, and beliefs) that shape children ’ s screen time use among a sample of Latino immigrants living on the U.S.-Mexico border. This sample of parents indicated that familismo and respeto (i.e., cohesiveness and bonding) influence familial decision-making including screen time.
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The detection of small concentrations of cancer cells before cancer takes over the primary organ completely, or metastasizes to other areas of the body is important for early screening of cancer. One approach to address cancer early screening is through cell ion exchange bioelectricity, which characterizes voltage potential in non-neuronal cells to regulate shape changing, proliferation, differentiation, migration, and cancer formation. Herein, novel ion-sensitive ﬁeld-effective transistor (ISFET) modality is shown to measure cell behavior during the change of cell properties at molecular levels. ISFETs produce low resistance signals and consume low power. The small size of ISFETs enables miniature diagnosis devices that can be affordably fabricated in a massive array format. A large number of cells can be measured in parallel. Therefore, ISFET allows the combination of low sample requirements and prompt response. ISFETs have the ability to measure the effect of ions from complex biological samples and can be used as affordable point of care devices.
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Internet of Things (IoT) have been disrupting industries through shifting novel services, and business models. Organizations should also redesign their business service models to navigate this disruption. A holistic understanding of digital transformation through IoT requires the cooperation of multiple disciplines ranging from engineering to economics. This paper utilizes a conceptual model to develop an analytical framework to investigate a number of pricing strategies enabled by different business models. Our findings demonstrate that the Internet of Things phenomenon has the potential to disrupt the way we do business by connecting markets and enabling new business models.
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Hypertension in Two Communes in the Vietnam Northern Mountainous, 2017

Background The aims were to characterize the prevalence of hypertension (HTN) and explore its associations in the northern mountainous. Methods We carried out a cross-sectional study in two communes in Chiem Hoa district, Tuyen Quang province, between June and November 2017. All subjects at the age of 18 years and over currently living in two communes. The usage of the descriptive statistics was to characterize the HTN prevalence. We used the univariate and multivariate models of logistic regression to determine the prevalence and related factors of HTN. Results There were 319 people with overall HTN in the total of 675 participants. Among people with HTN, there were 101 ones with isolated systolic hypertension (ISH). The proportion of HTN among the Tay ethnic group was 47.6%. The factors related to HTN included group, body mass index (BMI), low physical fitness, and waist-hip ratio (WHR). These factors as well as the ethnicity were significantly associated with ISH. Conclusions Two communes of Chiem Hoa district in Tuyen Quang province had a high prevalence of HTN. Age, BMI, WHR, and physical activity were the risk factors of overall HTN and ISH. In particular, ISH was affected by ethnicity.
Generalized Differential Semblance Optimization

This paper inverts space-lags in the suboffset-domain CIGs instead of time-lags for velocity estimate. As a reminder, the conventional DSO is an image-domain method for wave-equation tomography, where the essence of this method is to focus the image at zero suboffset and minimize the image at nonzero suboffset. At each iteration, the velocity model is updated by smearing the image on the nonzero sub- offset along wavepath. The space-lag is used as a penalty operator which annihilates the image energy at nonzero lags, where this space-lag is independent of the velocity model. This new method, denoted as generalized DSO, treats the space-lag as a function of velocity model. It is an extension of the conventional DSO except it updates the velocity model not only by smearing the image on the nonzero suboffset as in conventional DSO but also by smearing the nonzero suboffset along the wavepath. The former minimizes the image in the nonzero suboffset and the latter minimizes the nonzero suboffset of the image. Both methods aim to focus the image energy at zero suboffset. The mathematical derivation and numerical examples are presented to demonstrate its effectiveness in velocity inversion.
Incorporating Active Learning and Student Inquiry into an Introductory Merchandising Class

Many educators believe that student learning is enhanced when they are actively involved in classroom activities that require student inquiry. The purpose of this paper is to report on three student inquiry projects that were incorporated into a merchandising class with the focus on making students responsible for their learning, rather than the teacher. The students’ evaluations of the projects were very positive. In written evaluations of the class, many expressed liking the projects and described them as a very useful way to learn and understand the class topics and contents. These responses suggest that the active learning and student inquiry strategy was helpful to the students in understanding the content of the course. It is recommended that educators actively involve students in the learning process by developing projects that require student inquiry. Additional research to analyze the benefits and limitations of active learning and inquiry and to examine how institutions can support faculty to implement active learning should be conducted.