An improved software process management tool: ReMoTe (recursively estimating multi-threaded observation tool enterprise)

The principal purpose of the project is to enable ReMoTe support for multi-databases. ReMoTe stands for the Recursively Estimating Multi-Threaded Observation Technology Enterprise, which is a web-based computer aided software engineering tool for monitoring software development process. Development of ReMoTe is based on the RMT (Recursive Multi-Threaded) software life cycle developed by Scott Simon, a CSUSB alum, in his master\u27s thesis in 1997. ReMoTe enables the monitoring of projects that use different databases in various locations. Central management can view the progress information of each project using a web browser no matter where the database or project team is located. In this project, three database software were supported, namely MySQL, Oracle, and Microsoft Access, and employed contemporary technologies such as JavaScript, PHP, and Open Database Connectivity (ODBC). Source codes are included

9,9-Dimethyl-12-(3-nitro­phen­yl)-7,8,9,10,11,12-hexa­hydro­benz[a]acridin-11-one

The title compound, C25H22N2O3, was synthesized by the reaction of 3-nitro­benzaldehyde, dimedone and 2-naphthyl­amine in ethanol. In the mol­ecular structure, the cyclo­hexenone ring adopts an envelope conformation, whereas the piperidine ring has a boat conformation. The crystal packing is stabilized by inter­molecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds

Double-edged Sword: An in-depth analysis of browser fingerprints for web tracking and bot defenses

The use of browser fingerprints is a double-edged sword. While they can protect users' security by defending against bot and fraud attacks, they can also be used for web tracking, which violates individual users' privacy. While acknowledging that the use of browser fingerprints is a double-edged sword, my work is to achieve a balance that maximizes the benefits and minimizes the risks. In the following section, I provide a comprehensive examination of browser fingerprints and demonstrates how they can be improved to better protect users’ privacy while still providing a valuable tool in defending against bot and fraud attacks

Mapping and candidate-gene screening of the novel Turnip mosaic virus resistance gene retr02 in Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa L.)

The extreme resistance to Turnip mosaic virus observed in the Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa) line, BP8407, is monogenic and recessive. Bulked segregant analysis was carried out to identify simple sequence repeat and Indel markers linked to this recessive resistance gene, termed recessive Turnip mosaic virus resistance 02 (retr02). Mapping of PCR-specific Indel markers on 239 individuals of a BP8407 × Ji Zao Chun F 2 population, located this resistance gene to a 0.9-cM interval between two Indel markers (BrID10694 and BrID101309) and in scaffold000060 or scaffold000104 on chromosome A04 of the B. rapa genome. Eleven eukaryotic initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) and 14 eukaryotic initiation factor 4G (eIF4G) genes are predicted in the B. rapa genome. A candidate gene, Bra035393 on scaffold000104, was predicted within the mapped resistance locus. The gene encodes the eIF(iso)4E protein. Bra035393 was sequenced in BP8407 and Ji Zao Chun. A polymorphism (A/G) was found in exon 3 between BP8407 and Ji Zao Chun. This gene was analysed in four resistant and three susceptible lines. A correlation was observed between the amino acid substitution (Gly/Asp) in the eIF(iso)4E protein and resistance/susceptibility. eIF(iso)4E has been shown previously to interact with the TuMV genome-linked protein, VPg

2-Amino-4-(2-chloro­phen­yl)-5,10-dioxo-5,10-dihydro-4H-benzo[g]chromene-3-carbonitrile

In the mol­ecule of the title compound, C20H11ClN2O3, the pyran ring adopts a flattened-boat conformation. In the crystal structure, inter­molecular N—H⋯N and N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds generate edge-fused R 2 2(12) and R 2 2(14) ring motifs; the hydrogen-bonded motifs are linked to each other, forming a three-dimensional network. A π–π contact [centroid-to-centroid distance = 3.879 (3) Å] between the chloro­phenyl rings may further stabilize the structure

14-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-7,14-dihydro­dibenzo[a,j]acridine

The title compound, C28H19NO2, was synthesized by the reaction of 1,3-benzodioxole-5-carbaldehyde with naphthalen-2-amine catalyzed by thio­salicylic acid in acetic acid. The central dihydropyridine ring adopts a boat conformation. The two planar (r.m.s. deviations = 0.0158 and 0.0552 Å) bicyclic parts make a dihedral angle of 16.16 (5)° with respect to each other. The crystal packing is stabilized by inter­molecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds and C—H⋯π inter­actions

6-Amino-4-(4-chloro­phen­yl)-2-oxo-1,2-dihydro­pyridine-3,5-dicarbonitrile ethanol solvate

The title compound, C13H7ClN4O·C2H6O, was synthesized by the reaction of 4-chloro­benzaldehyde, malononitrile and 10% sodium hydroxide solution in an aqueous medium. In the crystal structure, the crystal packing is stabilized by inter­molecular N—H⋯N, O—H⋯O and N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds

Activating More Information in Arbitrary-Scale Image Super-Resolution

Single-image super-resolution (SISR) has experienced vigorous growth with the rapid development of deep learning. However, handling arbitrary scales (e.g., integers, nonintegers, or asymmetric) using a single model remains a challenging task. Existing super-resolution (SR) networks commonly employ static convolutions during feature extraction, which cannoteffectively perceive changes in scales. Moreover, these continuous scale upsampling modules only utilize the scale factors, without considering the diversity of local features. To activate more information for better reconstruction, two plug-in and compatible modules for fixed-scale networks are designed to perform arbitrary-scale SR tasks. Firstly, we design a Scale-aware Local Feature Adaptation Module (SLFAM), which adaptively adjusts the attention weights of dynamic filters based on the local features and scales. It enables the network to possess stronger representation capabilities. Then we propose a Local Feature AdaptationUpsampling Module (LFAUM), which combines scales and local features to perform arbitrary-scale reconstruction. It allows the upsampling to adapt to local structures. Besides, deformable convolution is utilized letting more information to be activated in the reconstruction, enabling the network to better adapt to the texture features. Extensive experiments on various benchmark datasets demonstrate that integrating the proposed modules into a fixed-scale SR network enables it to achieve satisfactory results with non-integer or asymmetric scales while maintaining advanced performance with integer scales

Pathogenesis mechanism of Pestalotiopsis funerea toxin (Pf-toxin) on the plasmalemma of needle cells of different pine species

The Pf-toxin (C5H11O5N) has been genetically associated with the pathogenesis mechanism in plasmalemma cells of pine needles in previous reports. In this study, a toxin was obtained from Pestalotiopsis funerea (called Pf- toxin) by concentrating and column chromatography. Responses of the needles of eight pine species against the toxin were investigated. The O2- production rate, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, fatty acid composition, relative conductivity, and lesion length of the needles were determined. The severest damage and lipid peroxidation were exhibited by the needle plasmalemma of Pinus massoniana, Pinus yunnanensis, and Pinus tabuliformis. Pinus elliottii and Pinus taeda followed. Pinus armandi, Pinus radiata and Pinus thunbergii came last. The resistance capability of resistant species against the Pf-toxin precedes that of susceptible species. Keywords: Pestalotiopsis funerea, Pestalotia needle blight, Pinus, resistance. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 11(29), pp. 7397-7407, 10 April, 201