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A novel semi-supervised learning framework for hyperspectral image classification
Authors: Ye Zhijing , Li Hong , Song Yalong , Wang Jianzhong , Benediktsson Jon Atli 
Published: February 2016

In this paper, we propose a novel semi-supervised learning classification framework using box-based smooth ordering and multiple 1D-embedding-based interpolation (M1DEI) in [J. Wang, Semi-supervised learning using multiple one-dimensional embedding-based adaptive interpolation, Int. J. Wavelets Multiresolut. Inf. Process. 14(2) (2016) 11 pp.] for hyperspectral images. Due to the lack of labeled samples, conventional supervised approaches cannot generally perform efficient enough. On the other hand, obtaining labeled samples for hyperspectral image classification is difficult, expensive and time-consuming, while unlabeled samples are easily available. The proposed method can effectively overcome the lack of labeled samples by introducing new labeled samples from unlabeled samples in a label boosting framework. Furthermore, the proposed method uses spatial information from the pixels in the neighborhood of the current pixel to better catch the features of hyperspectral image. The proposed idea is that, first, we extract the box (cube data) of each pixel from its neighborhood, then apply multiple 1D interpolation to construct the classifier. Experimental results on three hyperspectral data sets demonstrate that the proposed method is efficient, and outperforms recent popular semi-supervised methods in terms of accuracies.
A New Method for Fast Computation of Three-Dimensional Atmospheric Infrared Radiative Transfer in a Nonscattering Medium, with an Application to Dynamical Simulation of Radiation Fog in a Built Environment
Authors: Makké Laurent , Musson-Genon Luc , Carissimo Bertrand , Plion Pierre , Milliez Maya , Douce Alexandre 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The atmospheric radiation field has seen the development of more accurate and faster methods to take into account absorption. Modeling fog formation, where infrared radiation is involved, requires accurate methods to compute cooling rates. Radiative fog appears under clear-sky conditions owing to a significant cooling during the night where absorption and emission are the dominant processes. Thanks to high-performance computing, high-resolution multispectral approaches to solving the radiative transfer equation are often used. Nevertheless, the coupling of three-dimensional radiative transfer with fluid dynamics is very computationally expensive. Radiation increases the computation time by around 50% over the pure computational fluid dynamics simulation. To reduce the time spent in radiation calculations, a new method using analytical absorption functions fitted by Sasamori on Yamamoto’s radiation chart has been developed to compute an equivalent absorption coefficient (spectrally integrated). Only one solution of the radiative transfer equation is needed against Nband × Ngauss for an Nband model with Ngauss quadrature points on each band. A comparison with simulation data has been done and the new parameterization of radiative properties proposed in this article shows the ability to handle variations of gas concentrations and liquid water.
Probabilistic Inference Coupled with Possibilistic Reasoning for Robust Estimation of Hydrologic Parameters and Piecewise Characterization of Interactive Uncertainties
Authors: Wang S. , Huang G. H. , Baetz B. W. , Huang W. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThis paper presents a factorial possibilistic–probabilistic inference (FPI) framework for estimation of hydrologic parameters and characterization of interactive uncertainties. FPI is capable of incorporating expert knowledge into the parameter adjustment procedure for enhancing the understanding of the nature of the calibration problem. As a component of the FPI framework, a Monte Carlo–based fractional fuzzy–factorial analysis (MFA) method is also proposed to identify the best parameter set and its underlying probability distributions in a fuzzy probability space. Factorial analysis of variance (ANOVA) coupled with its multivariate extensions are performed to explore potential interactions among model parameters and among hydrological metrics in a systematic manner. The proposed methodology is applied to the Xiangxi River watershed by using the conceptual hydrological model (HYMOD) to demonstrate its validity and applicability. Results reveal that MFA is capable of deriving probability density functions (PDFs) of hydrologic model parameters. Moreover, the sequential inferences derived from the F test and its multivariate approximations disclose the statistical significance of parametric interactions affecting individual and multiple hydrological metrics, respectively. The findings presented here indicate that parametric interactions are complex in a fuzzy stochastic environment, and the magnitude and direction of interaction effects vary in different regions of the parameter space as well as vary temporally because of the dynamic behavior of hydrologic systems.
Oral anticoagulants, effect on thrombus resolution and post-thrombotic syndrome
Authors: Rennenberg Roger JMW 
Published: February 2016

Introduction Venous thromboembolism is a frequently occurring phenomenon with a high risk of acute and chronic complications. To prevent these, subjects are treated with surgical options to restore venous blood flow combined with medical treatment or medical treatment alone. Despite great therapeutic advances considerable morbidity still persists. For example, thrombosis of the leg can result in post-thrombotic syndrome, which has a great impact on quality of life. The best management to prevent the post-thrombotic syndrome is a topic of research and debate. In this study, we searched the literature to identify studies that used oral anticoagulants and evaluated their properties for resolution of thrombus and hence prevention of the post-thrombotic syndrome. Methods We searched PubMed, The Cochrane Library, and four international medical journals frequently reporting on venous thromboembolism. Furthermore, we looked at Clinicaltrials.gov for current research on this topic. Results Only three suitable articles were identified. Discussion We found experimental evidence that direct thrombin inhibitors and factor Xa inhibitors have an influence on clot lysis favoring a quicker recanalization compared to warfarin. Future studies investigating these effects in humans are warranted.
How Young Girls Change Their Landing Technique Throughout the Adolescent Growth Spurt
Authors: Wild Catherine Y. , Munro Bridget J. , Steele Julie R. 
Published: February 2016

Background: Despite the rapid musculoskeletal changes experienced by girls throughout the adolescent growth spurt, little is known about how their lower limb landing technique changes during this time. Purpose: To investigate the longitudinal changes in the 3-dimensional lower limb kinematics, joint moments, and muscle activation patterns displayed by girls when performing a horizontal landing task throughout their adolescent growth spurt. Study Design: Descriptive laboratory study. Methods: A total of 33 healthy 10- to 13-year-old girls, in Tanner stage II, with a maturity offset of −6 to −4 months (time from peak height velocity) were recruited. According to her maturity offset, each participant was tested up to 4 times during the 12 months of her growth spurt (maturity offset: test 1 = −6 to −4 months; test 2 = 0 months; test 3 = 4 months; test 4 = 8 months). During each test session, participants performed a horizontal leap movement, during which ground-reaction forces (1000 Hz), lower limb muscle activity (1000 Hz), and kinematic data (100 Hz) were collected. Results: Throughout the growth spurt, girls displayed a decrease in knee flexion ( P = .028), increase in hip flexion ( P = .047), increase in external knee abduction moments ( P = .008), and decrease in external hip adduction moments ( P = .003) during the landing movement. Conclusion: During their adolescent growth spurt, pubescent girls displayed a change in the strategy with which they controlled their lower limb to land after performing a horizontal leap movement. This change in the landing strategy has the potential to increase the risk of anterior cruciate ligament injuries toward the latter stages of the adolescent growth spurt. Clinical Relevance: The outcomes of this research provide a greater understanding of the changes in the landing strategy used by pubescent girls throughout the adolescent growth spurt. This can assist in the development of screening tools designed to determine “at-risk” landing biomechanics during puberty.
The “Flipped Classroom” Model for Teaching in the Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Tainter Christopher R. , Wong Nelson L. , Cudemus-Deseda Gaston A. , Bittner Edward A. 
Published: February 2016

Introduction: The intensive care unit (ICU) is a dynamic and complex learning environment. The wide range in trainee’s experience, specialty training, fluctuations in patient acuity and volume, limitations in trainee duty hours, and additional responsibilities of the faculty contribute to the challenge in providing a consistent experience with traditional educational strategies. The “flipped classroom” is an educational model with the potential to improve the learning environment. In this paradigm, students gain exposure to new material outside class and then use class time to assimilate the knowledge through problem-solving exercises or discussion. The rationale and pedagogical foundations for the flipped classroom are reviewed, practical considerations are discussed, and an example of successful implementation is provided. Methods: An education curriculum was devised and evaluated prospectively for teaching point-of-care echocardiography to residents rotating in the surgical ICU. Results: Preintervention and postintervention scores of knowledge, confidence, perceived usefulness, and likelihood of use the skills improved for each module. The quality of the experience was rated highly for each of the sessions. Conclusion: The flipped classroom education curriculum has many advantages. This pilot study was well received, and learners showed improvement in all areas evaluated, across several demographic subgroups and self-identified learning styles.
An evaluation of a service to keep children safe in families with mental health and/or substance abuse issues
Authors: Coates Dominiek , Howe Deborah 
Published: February 2016

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate a specialised service designed to improve parenting capacity, child safety and family functioning in the context of parental mental health, drug and alcohol and child protection concerns. Method: Client data was collected over a period of 3 years and 3 months, including demographic characteristics, service usage, presenting issues and pre and post revised North Carolina Family Assessment Scale (NCFAS-G) scores. Results: A significant improvement between intake and discharge occurred on the majority of the 58 NCFAS-G subscale items (32/58). In particular, most significant change occurred in the domains ‘family safety’ ( p < 0.001) and ‘family interactions’ ( p < 0.001). Conclusion: Specialised programs can assist families with child safety concerns suffering from mental health and/or drug and alcohol problems.
Prediction of functional outcome in patients with convulsive status epilepticus: the END-IT score
Authors: Gao Qiong , Ou-Yang Tang-peng , Sun Xiao-long , Yang Feng , Wu Chen , Kang Tao , Kang Xiao-gang , Jiang Wen 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Background
Prediction of the functional outcome for patients with convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) has been a challenge. The aim of this study was to characterize the prognostic factors and functional outcomes of patients after CSE in order to develop a practicable scoring system for outcome prediction.

Methods
We performed a retrospective explorative analysis on consecutive patients diagnosed with CSE between March, 2008 and November, 2014 in a tertiary academic medical center in northwest China. The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was used to measure the functional outcome at three months post discharge.

Results
A total of 132 CSE patients was included, with a median age of 25.5 years and 60.6 % were male. Three months post discharge, an unfavorable outcome with mRS of 3–6 was seen in 62 (47.0 %) patients, 25 (18.9 %) of whom died. Logistic regression analysis revealed that encephalitis (p = 0.029), nonconvulsive SE (p = 0.018), diazepam resistance (p = 0.005), image abnormalities (unilateral lesions, p = 0.027; bilateral lesions or diffuse cerebral edema, p < 0.001) and tracheal intubation (p = 0.032) were significant independent predictors for unfavorable outcomes. Based on the coefficients in the model, these predictors were assigned a value of 1 point each, with the exception of the image, creating a 6-point scoring system, which we refer to as END-IT, for the outcome prediction of CSE. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve for the END-IT score was 0.833 and using a cut-off point of 3 produced the highest sum sensitivity (83.9 %) and specificity (68.6 %). Compared with status epilepticus severity score (STESS) and Epidemiology-based Mortality score in SE (EMSE), END-IT score showed better discriminative power and predictive accuracy for the outcome prediction.

Conclusions
We developed an END-IT score with a strong discriminative power for predicting the functional outcome of CSE patients. External prospective validation in different cohorts is needed for END-IT score.
Cognitive and affective theory of mind in dementia with Lewy bodies and Alzheimer’s disease
Authors: Heitz Camille , Noblet Vincent , Phillipps Clélie , Cretin Benjamin , Vogt Natacha , Philippi Nathalie , Kemp Jennifer , de Petigny Xavier , Bilger Mathias , Demuynck Catherine , Martin-Hunyadi Catherine , Armspach Jean-Paul , Blanc Frédéric 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
Background
Theory of mind (ToM) refers to the ability to attribute mental states, thoughts (cognitive component) or feelings (affective component) to others. This function has been studied in many neurodegenerative diseases; however, to our knowledge, no studies investigating ToM in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been published. The aim of our study was to assess ToM in patients with DLB and to search for neural correlates of potential deficits.

Methods
Thirty-three patients with DLB (DLB group) and 15 patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD group), all in the early stage of the disease, as well as 16 healthy elderly control subjects (HC group), were included in the study. After a global cognitive assessment, we used the Faux Pas Recognition (FPR) test, the Reading the Mind in the Eyes (RME) test and Ekman’s Facial Emotion Recognition test to assess cognitive and affective components of ToM. Patients underwent cerebral 3-T magnetic resonance imaging, and atrophy of grey matter was analysed using voxel-based morphometry. We performed a one-sample t test to investigate the correlation between each ToM score and grey matter volume and a two-sample t test to compare patients with DLB impaired with those non-impaired for each test.

Results
The DLB group performed significantly worse than the HC group on the FPR test (P = 0.033) and the RME test (P = 0.015). There was no significant difference between the AD group and the HC group or between the DLB group and the AD group. Some brain regions were associated with ToM impairments. The prefrontal cortex, with the inferior frontal cortex and the orbitofrontal cortex, was the main region, but we also found correlations with the temporoparietal junction, the precuneus, the fusiform gyrus and the insula.

Conclusions
This study is the first one to show early impairments of ToM in DLB. The two cognitive and affective components both appear to be affected in this disease. Among patients with ToM difficulties, we found atrophy in brain regions classically involved in ToM, which reinforces the neuronal network of ToM. Further studies are now needed to better understand the neural basis of such impairment.
Minimum Advertised Pricing: Patterns of Violation in Competitive Retail Markets
Authors: Israeli Ayelet , Anderson Eric T. , Coughlan Anne T. 
Published: February 2016

Manufacturers in many industries frequently use vertical price policies, such as minimum advertised price (MAP), to influence prices set by downstream retailers. Although manufacturers expect retail partners to comply with MAP policies, violations of MAP are common in practice. In this research, we document and explain both the extent and the depth of MAP policy violations. We also shed light on how retailers vary in their propensity to violate MAP policies, and the depth by which they do so. Our inductive research approach documents managerial wisdom about MAP practices. We confront these insights from practice with a large empirical study that includes hundreds of products sold through hundreds of retailers. Consistent with managerial wisdom, we find that authorized retailers are more likely to comply with MAP than are unauthorized partners. By contrast to managerial wisdom, we find that authorized and unauthorized markets are largely separate, and that violations in the authorized channel have a small association with violations in the unauthorized channel. Last, we link our results to the literatures on agency theory, transaction cost analysis, and theories of price obfuscation. Data, as supplemental material, are available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1287/mksc.2015.0933.
Physiological Correlates of Maternal Responsivity in Mothers of Preschoolers With Fragile X Syndrome
Authors: Robinson Ashley N. , Roberts Jane E. , Brady Nancy C. , McQuillin Samuel D. , Warren Steven F. 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
The present study examined the relationship between salivary cortisol and maternal responsiveness in mothers of boys with fragile X syndrome (FXS). Maternal responsivity is strongly associated with child outcomes, and children with FXS are at risk for compromised development due to intellectual disability and problem behavior. Increased understanding of the nature and underlying mechanisms of maternal responsivity in FXS is important to optimize outcomes in children with FXS and contribute to improved family cohesion. Data from 36 mother-child dyads indicated a complex age effect with elevated cortisol levels associated with high maternal responsivity scores when children are young and low responsivity scores when children are older. Implications of these findings and directions for future research are discussed.
Reading Skills in Down Syndrome: An Examination of Orthographic Knowledge
Authors: Loveall Susan J. , Conners Frances A. 
Published: February 2016

AbstractThe primary goal of this study was to examine the word identification domain of the Simple View of Reading in participants with Down syndrome (DS) by comparing them to participants with typical development (TD) matched on word identification ability. Two subskills, phonological recoding and orthographic knowledge, were measured. Results revealed that individuals with DS performed similarly to controls on 2 measures of orthographic knowledge, but more poorly on phonological recoding and a third measure of orthographic knowledge. The first two orthographic tasks included real words as stimuli; the third task used letter patterns, not real words. These results suggest that individuals with DS may have a relative strength in word-specific orthographic knowledge but not in general orthographic knowledge.
Quality of work life perceived by nurses and their organizational commitment level
Authors: Eren Handan , Hisar Filiz 
Published: February 2016

Purpose: Quality of work life affects employees' commitment towards the organization. It is a concept that closely interests both the employees and the organization. The present study was conducted in a descriptive form for the purpose of determining nurses' work life quality and their organizational commitment levels. Materials and methods: The population of the study consists of the nurses working in a university hospital and no further sampling method was implemented. A total of 163 nurses participated in the study. The data were collected between August and December 2012 through the use of the "Organizational Commitment Questionnaire" and the "Quality of Nursing Work Life Survey", a descriptive questionnaire that covers the socio-demographic and work life characteristics of the participants. Student's t-tests, Tukey multiple comparison test, Mann-Whitney U-test, Kruskal-Whitney U-test, Kruskal-Wallis variance analysis, Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and Pearson correlation analysis method were utilized in the evaluation of the collected data.Results: In the study it was determined that the nurses' work life quality and their organizational commitment are at medium levels. It was also determined that there is a positive and statistically significant relation between work life quality and organizational commitment.Conclusion: It is suggested to implement applications that would enhance nurses work life quality.
Pilot Evaluation of Integrating GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou with GPS in Araim
Authors: El-Mowafy Ahmed 
Published: February 2016

Abstract
In this pilot study, availability of the Advanced Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (ARAIM) when integrating various combinations of satellite constellations including; Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou with GPS is investigated. The Multiple Hypothesis Solution Separation method was applied using one month of real data. The data was collected at stations of known positions, located in regions that have different coverage levels by the tested constellations. While most previous studies used simulated data, the importance of using real data is twofold. It allows for the use of actual User Range Accuracy (URA) received within the satellite navigation message, which is a fundamental component for computation of the integrity protection level; and the computation of vertical position errors to validate the integrity approach. Results show that the vertical position error was always bounded by the protection level during the test period and the ARAIM availability can reach 100% of the time when using all constellations even though some constellations are yet incomplete.
Development of a smart IUD launcher for prevention of uterine perforation
Authors: Al-Ashwal Rania Hussein , Aziz Noor Afatin Che , Nooh Syed Mohd 
Published: February 2016

AbstractIntrauterine contraception is a widely used, highly effective and reversible means of birth control. One potential disadvantage with the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) is the risk of uterine perforation. During the process of IUD insertion, there is a possibility to perforate the wall of the uterus during which health workers might injure the fundus of the uterus, due to inadequate knowledge or insufficient training. This paper discusses the development of a smart IUD launcher insertion system that would be used to prevent perforation of the uterine wall by detecting a specific distance to the wall for the safe release of the IUD using a sensor. Several launcher prototypes were developed prior to the final version of the IUD launcher. The results from testing experiments, that have been conducted to evaluate the performance of the proposed device, show that the sensor is able to detect a distance up to 5 mm and is also capable of detecting the distance to the target even in high viscosity liquid. The developed prototype promises a solution for more accurate IUD insertion that could be used as a training module for health care providers, helping remove fear from using this long-lasting contraceptive method and promote an affordable modern contraceptive method to society.