A generic framework for forecasting short-term traffic conditions on urban highways

International audienceWith the emergence of Connected and Smart Cities, the need to predict traffic conditions has led to the development of a large variety of forecasting algorithms. In spite of various research efforts, the choice of models and techniques strongly depends on the use case, the highway infrastructure as well as the provided dataset. This study is launched as part of a project which aims to design an Intelligent Transport System (ITS) dedicated to highway supervisors to regulate traffic. This system needs to be supplied by continuous, real-time forecasting of short-term traffic congestions in order to make decisions accordingly. In this paper, we propose a general framework that, first, performs different data preprocessing techniques to improve data quality, and second, provides real-time multiple horizons predictions. Our framework uses different models combining Machine learning and Deep learning algorithms. Experiments results confirmed the necessity of the data preprocessing step, especially with highly dynamic data and heterogeneous mobility contexts. In addition, our methodology is tested in a real case study and shows very encouraging results

Diagnostic moléculaire de la dyskinésie ciliaire primitive dans une cohorte tunisienne : identification d’un allèle majeur

National audiencePrimary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetically heterogeneous disease of motile cilia. Even though PCD is widely studied, North-African patients have been rarely explored. In this study, we aim at confirming the clinical diagnosis and explore the genetic spectrum of PCD in a cohort of Tunisian patients. Forty clinically diagnosed patients with PCD belonging to 34 families were recruited from Tunisian pediatric departments. In each proband, targeted capture PCD panel sequencing of the 40 PCD genes was performed. PCD panel sequencing identified bi-allelic mutations in 82% of the families in eight PCD genes. Remarkably, 23.5% of patients carried the same c.2190del CCDC39 mutation. Single nucleotide polymorphism profiling in six unrelated patients carrying this mutation has revealed a founder effect in North-African patients. This mutation is estimated to date back at least 1,400-1,750 years ago. The identification of this major allele allowed us to suggest a cost-effective genetic diagnostic strategy in North-African patients with PCD

Primary ciliary dyskinesia gene contribution in Tunisia: Identification of a major Mediterranean allele

International audiencePrimary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetically heterogeneous disease of motile cilia. Even though PCD is widely studied, North-African patients have been rarely explored. In this study, we aim at confirming the clinical diagnosis and explore the genetic spectrum of PCD in a cohort of Tunisian patients. Forty clinically diagnosed patients with PCD belonging to 34 families were recruited from Tunisian pediatric departments. In each proband, targeted capture PCD panel sequencing of the 40 PCD genes was performed. PCD panel sequencing identified bi-allelic mutations in 82% of the families in eight PCD genes. Remarkably, 23.5% of patients carried the same c.2190del CCDC39 mutation. Single nucleotide polymorphism profiling in six unrelated patients carrying this mutation has revealed a founder effect in North-African patients. This mutation is estimated to date back at least 1,400-1,750 years ago. The identification of this major allele allowed us to suggest a cost-effective genetic diagnostic strategy in North-African patients with PC

Spectre génétique de la dyskinésie ciliaire primitive en Tunisie et identification d'un allèle majeur Méditerranéen.

National audiencePrimary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a genetically heterogeneous disease of motile cilia. Even though PCD is widely studied, North-African patients have been rarely explored. In this study, we aim at confirming the clinical diagnosis and explore the genetic spectrum of PCD in a cohort of Tunisian patients. Forty clinically diagnosed patients with PCD belonging to 34 families were recruited from Tunisian pediatric departments. In each proband, targeted capture PCD panel sequencing of the 40 PCD genes was performed. PCD panel sequencing identified bi-allelic mutations in 82% of the families in eight PCD genes. Remarkably, 23.5% of patients carried the same c.2190del CCDC39 mutation. Single nucleotide polymorphism profiling in six unrelated patients carrying this mutation has revealed a founder effect in North-African patients. This mutation is estimated to date back at least 1,400-1,750 years ago. The identification of this major allele allowed us to suggest a cost-effective genetic diagnostic strategy in North-African patients with PCD