nils-herrmann/clean_scirepeval huggingface dataset:
Estimation of Urban Traffic State Using Simulation of Urban Mobility(SUMO) to Optimize Intelligent Transport System in Smart City
Venue: 2018 International Electronics Symposium on Engineering Technology and Applications (IES ETA)
Year: 2018

Traffic flow is not a strange phenomenon anymore. Currently, traffic density is a big problem faced in big cities. Increasing the vehicle amount which is not balanced with the capacity of road impact on the transportation system, especially the density of vehicles on the road. Thus, traffic monitoring is needed to minimize congestion and traffic accidents and also develope ITS (Intelligent Transport System) This paper discusses realistic vehicle mobility simulation based on traffic surveys of a city using a microscopic model simulation by using Simulation of Urban Mobility (SUMO) This paper discusses realistic vehicle mobility simulation based on traffic surveys of a city using a microscopic model simulation by using Simulation of Urban Mobility (SUMO) SUMO is an open source road traffic simulator program that allows users to build simulations of vehicle movement on network topology. In particular, the SUMO network has some information like each edge as a collection of paths including the position, shape and speed limit of each path, the logic of traffic lights sourced from the crossroads, the correct junction rules, the relationship between the lanes at the intersection. The input format which is used is demand data of survey results from the vehicles number at a certain time in each way. It can be known the pattern the traffic distribution. This traffic distribution pattern will be modeled on SUMO applications so that this application can simulate the mobility of the original vehicle in the big city. The data traffic will be managed and computed with Kalman Filter to enhance location accuration. Then, it will be displayed on Website. Based on analyst of vehicle traffic volume in Central Surabaya, it has normal distibution traffic which is the rush hour in 4 pm. 5 pm Based on SUMO result, Surabaya map from OSM could be integrated with SUMO GUI. adjust the speed of the road limit at Central Surabaya is the maximum speed limit on the motor, car and taxi is 33.33 m s and from the test results obtained parameter value Q 1E 04 and R 1E 04 on Kalman filter seen that in estimating vehicle speed has the biggest percentage of error up to 49,17%
Low Dietary Diversity and Intake of Animal Source Foods among School Aged Children in Libo Kemkem and Fogera Districts, Ethiopia
Venue: PloS one
Year: 2015

A low dietary diversity score (DDS) and low consumption of food from animal sources (ASF) are among the factors related to malnutrition in school aged children living in Libo Kemkem and Fogera   This study aimed to identify associated determinants for low dietary diversity and lack of consumption of ASF.  In 2009, a cross sectional survey was carried out in May, at the end of the lean season. Socio demographic characteristics and diet habits were collected from 886 school aged children. Additionally, 516 children from rural sites were followed up in the post harvest season, in December of the same year. Bivariate and multivariable statistical methods were employed to assess low DDS and ASF intake and their association with different factors.  Up to 80% and 60% of school aged children living in rural and urban sites, respectively, ate 3 food groups the day before the survey. The percentage of children consuming ASF was significantly higher in urban settings (64% vs 18% In the rural areas, if the head of the household was male (OR: 1.91; 95%CI: 1.00 3.65) and older than 40 years (OR: 1.56; 95%CI: 1.02 2.38) the child had a lower DDS in the lean season, while differences by socioeconomic indexes were observed in the post harvest season. Males took more ASF than females in rural settings (OR: 1.73; 95%CI: 1.14 2.62) and differences by socioeconomic indexes were observed in both settings in the lean season, though not in post harvest survey.  The findings of this study revealed that the diet among school aged children in Libo Kemkem and Fogera districts lacked diversity, and that the intake of foods from animal sources was low, especially among rural girls. To effectively tackle malnutrition, dietary diversification strategies oriented to the local needs are recommended.
Systematic reviews in bioethics: types, challenges, and value.
Venue: The Journal of medicine and philosophy
Year: 2014

There has recently been interest in applying the techniques of systematic review to bioethics literature. In this paper, I identify the three models of systematic review proposed to date in bioethics: systematic reviews of empirical bioethics research, systematic reviews of normative bioethics literature, and systematic reviews of reasons. I argue that all three types yield information useful to scholarship in bioethics, yet they also face significant challenges particularly in relation to terminology and time. Drawing on my recent experience conducting a systematic review, I suggest that complete comprehensiveness may not always be an appropriate goal of a literature review in bioethics, depending on the research question. In some cases, all the relevant ideas may be captured without capturing all the relevant literature. I conclude that systematic reviews in bioethics have an important role to play alongside the traditional broadbrush approach to reviewing literature in bioethics.
Increasing the Content of Olive Mill Wastewater in Biogas Reactors for a Sustainable Recovery: Methane Productivity and Life Cycle Analyses of the Process
Venue: Foods
Year: 2021

Anaerobic codigestion of olive mill wastewater for renewable energy production constitutes a promising process to overcome management and environmental issues due to their conventional disposal. The present study aims at assessing biogas and biomethane production from olive mill wastewater by performing biochemical methane potential tests. Hence, mixtures containing 0% (blank) 20% and 30% olive mill wastewater, in volume, were experimented on under mesophilic conditions. In addition, life cycle assessment and life cycle costing were performed for sustainability analysis. Particularly, life cycle assessment allowed assessing the potential environmental impact resulting from the tested process, while life cycle costing in conjunction with specific economic indicators allowed performing the economic feasibility analysis. The research highlighted reliable outcomes: higher amounts of biogas (80.22 24.49 NL.kgSV 1) and methane (47.68 17.55 NL.kgSV 1) were obtained when implementing a higher amount of olive mill wastewater (30% (v/v) in the batch reactors. According to life cycle assessment, the biogas ecoprofile was better when using 20% (v/v) olive mill wastewater. Similarly, the economic results demonstrated the profitability of the process, with better performances when using 20% (v/v) olive mill wastewater. These findings confirm the advantages from using farm and food industry by products for the production of renewable energy as well as organic fertilizers, which could be used in situ to enhance farm sustainability.
ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC DIVERSITY AMONG THE TWELVE CHINESE MEAT GOAT BREEDS USING WEITZMAN APPROACH
Year: 2014

The genetic diversity of livestock breeds plays an important role in livestock production, but the significant loss of breeds is threatening genetic diversity of farm animal genetic resources (AnGR) The Weitzman approach which was accepted as a framework for assessment of genetic diversity on AnGR was exploited. In this study, Weitzman method was applied to set the priority of conservation b y using genetic parameters of 12 Chinese meat goat breeds. Several measurement indexes of genetic diversity, involving total genetic diversity, contributions of each breed to the total diversity, marginal diversities, conservation potential, were calculate d based on 11 microsatellite marker data of 12 Chinese meat goat breeds. The expected diversity of 12 goat breeds was 7132 which was 50.03% of the total genetic diversity. The mean extinction probability of 12 breeds was 0.375, where Hainan black goat was the highest, followed by Tibet goat, Haimen goat and Guizhou white goat. The marginal diversity of Hainan black goat in all breeds was the highest 0.312) Fuqing goat was the lowest 0.189) Hainan black goat had the greatest relative contribution to ov erall genetic diversity, followed by Maguan goat, Yichang white goat and Tibet goat. According to the trend of extinction, the conservation priorities of 12 breeds were Hainan black goat, Tibet goat, Guizhou white goat, Maguan goat, Chengdu ma goat, Haimen goat, Jianchang black goat, Anhui white goat, Fuqing goat, Yichang white goat, Shannan white goat and Matou goat. The Weitzman approach is a new idea to biodiversity resources protection, which is a reference for breed conservation and the decision making of the relevant policy. We hope to provide objective and rational criteria and strategy for decision making in conservation of Chinese meat goat breeds.
A healthy plant based diet from adolescence towards young adulthood: psychosocial determinants and nutrient intake/status correlates
Venue: Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
Year: 2020

New dietary recommendations focus on a plant based diet. As dietary habits are formed during adolescence, knowledge on determinants of this food choice in this age group can help prevention campaigns. Since an unbalanced choice in plant based food might lead to nutrient deficiencies, it is also crucial to detect its association with nutrient intake and nutrient status.  In 2330 adolescents from the European HELENA study in 2006, a healthy plant based diet index (hPDI) was calculated based on two 24 h recalls. In Belgium, 69 of them were remeasured in 2016 as young adults. The psychosocial determinants nutritional knowledge, advantages, awareness, social support, social norm, self efficacy, barriers, availability and intention were tested by multiple linear regression. Nutrient status was determined by 16 markers in fasting blood. Linear regressions with hPDI as predictor and nutrient intake/status as outcome were adjusted for age, sex, socio economic status, BMI, waist circumference, energy intake, physical activity and smoking.  There was a strong correlation in hPDI after 10 years (Spearman 0.56, p 0.001) Determinants for adolescents' plant based diet were in descending order being a girl(b 0.245;p 0.001) a higher BMI(b 0.140;p 0.001) knowing the advantages(b 0.104;p 0.001) having availability over healthy food(b 0.100;p 0.001) high self efficacy(b 0.087;p 0.001) health awareness(b 0.072,p 0.004) younger age(b 0.048;p 0.015) and better nutritional knowledge(b 0.046;p 0.020) In adolescents, hPDI was associated with lower energy intake, especially less overall fat, cholesterol, saturated fatty acids, mono unsaturated fatty acids, proteins and mono/di saccharides but more fibre. In micronutrients, higher intake of calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, vitamin A, C, E, K but less vitamin B12 and D were detected. Concerning nutrient status, hPDI was related to higher low density cholesterol, vitamin D, vitamin C and beta carotene levels. In adults, hPDI was associated with lower energy intake, especially less overall fat, cholesterol, saturated fatty acids and mono unsaturated fatty acids but more carbohydrates and fibre, magnesium and vitamin C; while not with nutrient status. Longitudinally, we confirmed the link with intake of more fiber, potassium and less cholesterol. Additionally, a longitudinal positive association with poly unsaturated fat intake was seen.  Tracking of hPDI over 10 years proved the importance of targeting these determinants in adolescents. The hPDI was indeed generally linked to a healthier dietary intake, especially more fiber, a healthier fat choice and higher vitamin intake except for lower vitamin B12 and D. Nevertheless, the latter two were not reflected in more deficiencies and nutrient status differences were limited.
Research on Campus Fire Prevention System Based on ZigBee
Venue: 2020 IEEE 5th International Conference on Signal and Image Processing (ICSIP)
Year: 2020

This article combines the fire prevention system with ZigBee wireless communication technology, and uses sensors, microcontrollers and network technology to establish a wireless fire prevention system. The design of the system structure and function is used to monitor the fire on campus. The system adopts ZigBee wireless method, which can effectively overcome the disadvantages of difficult installation and difficult maintenance in wired installation. The terminal uses temperature, smoke, and gas sensors to collect and transmit data in real time. If there is an abnormality, it can alarm in real time on the host computer to effectively prevent campus fires.
The effect of different nitrogen levels on yield and quality of stevia (Stevia rebaudiana bert.
Year: 2018

In the present work, the efficiency of different nitrogen doses (0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 kg ha 1) on growth, yield, and quality of stevia (Stevia rebaudiana Bert. was investigated in 2011 2013. The study was conducted in Antalya located in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Terra rossa type soil (LVx, FAO) characteristics of the experimental field were clay loam, with high amounts of lime (33,9% and slightly alkaline (pH 7.7) The experiment was carried out in randomized block design with four replications. All the results were summarized as mean of three years. The highest fresh and dry biomass yields (26.75 t ha 1 and 7.5 ha 1, respectively) were obtained from 150 kg ha 1 N dose and followed by 100 kg ha 1 N dose (26.29 t ha 1 and 7.24 ha 1, respectively) Whereas the highest fresh and dry leaf yields (13.27 t ha 1 and 3.82 t ha 1, respectively) were realized in 100 kg ha 1 N dose. Actually, all nitrogen doses gave higher biomass and leaf yields compared to the control. On the hand, major steviol glycosides (stevioside and rebaudioside A) in the leaf were not influenced by nitrogen levels. In conclusion, 100 kg ha 1 N dose was found to be suitable for cultivation of stevia under field conditions.
Abstract 970A: Using a radiogenomic approach to classify pancreatic cancer precursors
Year: 2016

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are cystic pancreatic cancer precursors incidentally detected by imaging in more than 75,000 Americans each year. There is an unmet need to discover noninvasive approaches to differentiate 'benign' IPMNs that can be monitored from 'malignant' IPMNs that warrant surgery. We previously developed a blood based 'miRNA genomic classifier (MGC) that helps predict malignant IPMN pathology. The goal of this study was to evaluate whether novel radiomic features from preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans may improve prediction of IPMN pathology beyond that provided by standard radiologic features, either alone or in combination with the MGC.  Preoperative CT images were obtained for 37 surgically resected, pathologically confirmed IPMN cases with matched preoperative miRNA expression data. Images were reviewed for standard radiologic features characterized to be 'high risk' or 'worrisome' for malignancy according to consensus guidelines. The region of interest within the pancreas was identified and segmented using a semi automated algorithm. A total of 112 two dimensional (2D) quantitative texture features (which measure tumor size, shape, and location) and non texture features (which measure smoothness, coarseness, and regularity) were extracted. Logistic regression models were used to explore associations between non redundant radiomic features and IPMN pathology. Principal component analysis was also performed to generate an index score (defined by the first principal component of the most promising radiomic features) that was evaluated for its association with malignant pathology. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV) negative predictive value (NPV) and accuracy of the new radiomic features individually and in combination with the MGC were estimated and compared to values obtained for standard radiologic features.  The MGC and standard 'high risk' and 'worrisome' radiologic features had area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) values of 0.83, 0.84, and 0.54, respectively. Analysis of 112 extracted preoperative radiomic CT features revealed 14 textural and non textural features that differentiated malignant from benign IPMNs (P  Our preliminary findings suggest that clinical decision making models that integrate novel quantitative radiomic features with a blood based miRNA classifier may more accurately predict IPMN pathology than models that rely on standard clinical data or worrisome radiologic features alone. Larger, prospective, multi center studies are planned to explore this topic further.  Using a radiogenomic approach to classify pancreatic cancer precursors.
Maximum Lateness Scheduling on Two Person Cooperative Games with Variable Processing Times and Common Due Date
Year: 2017

A new maximum lateness scheduling model in which both cooperative games and variable processing times exist simultaneously is considered in this paper. The job variable processing time is described by an increasing or a decreasing function dependent on the position of a job in the sequence. Two persons have to cooperate in order to process a set of jobs. Each of them has a single machine and their processing cost is defined as the minimum value of maximum lateness. All jobs have a common due date. The objective is to maximize the multiplication of their rational positive cooperative profits. A division of those jobs should be negotiated to yield a reasonable cooperative profit allocation scheme acceptable to them. We propose the sufficient and necessary conditions for the problems to have positive integer solution.
Stroke survivors experienced discontinuity in their sense of self and role performance in the early stages of recovery from stroke, which impacted on their participation but with time they adopted a more proactive attitude.
Venue: Australian occupational therapy journal
Year: 2014

To understand stroke survivors' perspectives on the impact of stroke on their roles and self. Search strategies: Searches were conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library from inception until September 2010. Reference lists of articles were searched. Sample search strategies are presented.  Qualitative studies describing stroke survivors' perspectives on their roles, self and the process of adaptation following stroke.  Reviews, opinion articles, studies with quantitative methodology and studies where stroke survivors' views could not be separated from those of other patient groups.  A 4 staged thematic synthesis was performed. Two authors selected and independently assessed methodological quality using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool (0 10) Differences in ratings were resolved through discussion. Text labelled as 'findings' or 'results' was extracted and imported into Atlas.ti software. One author assigned free codes to meaningful segments of text that paralleled the meaning of primary data. Free codes were organised into related areas to develop descriptive themes. The process of coding and themes description was peer reviewed by a second author. Synthesis of data was achieved through use of concept maps and group discussion to develop analytical themes that offer new interpretations of the data from that presented in original studies.  Thirty three studies, with mean quality ratings of 7.8 (range 4 10) were included. Four studies with ratings of 5.5 were included due to the richness of data presented. Studies were set in the UK (12/33) North America (9/33) and Scandinavia (8/33) and presented data from acute care, rehabilitation, discharge from hospital, and rehabilitation or nursing home. This synthesis represents perspectives of approximately 465 people (age range 19 93 years) with stroke.  Three analytical themes emerged: (i) 'Managing discontinuity is a struggle. Stroke survivors describe a sense of discontinuity of their body, self and roles. They identify feelings of uncertainty following discharge from health care services. (ii) 'Regaining roles: to continue or adapt? Stroke survivors strive to regain continuity in important life roles. Maintenance of hope was essential as they continued or adapted within these roles. (iii) 'Context influences management of roles and self. Stroke survivors described being passive in the initial stages of recovery; however, they adopted a more active attitude in later stages of recovery as the context changed.  Stroke survivors experience discontinuity and uncertainty in their self and their roles as they adjust to life after stroke. This highlights the need to address emotional adjustment and role management within rehabilitation programmes to facilitate adjustment following stroke. Contact details of original author:
Ultrafast and Ultrasensitive Gas Sensors Derived from a Large Fermi Level Shift in the Schottky Junction with Sieve Layer Modulation.
Venue: ACS applied materials interfaces
Year: 2016

Gas sensors play an important role in numerous fields, covering a wide range of applications, including intelligent systems and detection of harmful and toxic gases. Even though they have attracted much attention, the response time on the order of seconds to minutes is still very slow. To circumvent the existing problems, here, we provide a seminal attempt with the integration of graphene, semiconductor, and an addition sieve layer forming a nanocomposite gas sensor with ultrahigh sensitivity and ultrafast response. The designed sieve layer has a suitable band structure that can serve as a blocking layer to prevent transfer of the charges induced by adsorbed gas molecules into the underlying semiconductor layer. We found that the sensitivity can be reduced to the parts per million level, and the ultrafast response of around 60 ms is unprecedented compared with published graphene based gas sensors. The achieved high performance can be interpreted well by the large change of the Fermi level of graphene due to its inherent nature of the low density of states and blocking of the sieve layer to prevent charge transfer from graphene to the underlying semiconductor layer. Accordingly, our work is very useful and timely for the development of gas sensors with high performance for practical applications.
The Extragalactic Distance Database
Year: 2009

A database can be accessed on the Web at http:/edd.ifa.hawaii.edu that was developed to promote access to information related to galaxy distances. The database has three functional components. First, tables from many literature sources have been gathered and enhanced with links through a distinct galaxy naming convention. Second, comparisons of results both at the levels of parameters and of techniques have begun and are continuing, leading to increasing homogeneity and consistency of distance measurements. Third, new material is presented arising from ongoing observational programs at the University of Hawaii 2.2 m telescope, radio telescopes at Green Bank, Arecibo, and Parkes and with the Hubble Space Telescope. This new observational material is made available in tandem with related material drawn from archives and passed through common analysis pipelines.