Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An updated precision estimate of the Hubble constant and the age and density of the Universe in the decaying neutrino theory

We here update the derivation of precise values for the Hubble constant H_0, the age t_0 and the density parameter Omega*h^2 of the universe in the decaying neutrino theory for the ionisation of the interstellar medium (Sciama 1990 a, 1993). Using recent measurements of the temperature of the cosmic microwave background, of the abundances of D, He^4 and Li^7, and of the intergalactic hydrogen-ionising photon flux at zero red shift, we obtain for the density parameter of the universe Omega*h^2=0.300\pm 0.003. Observed limits on H_0 and t_0 then imply that, for a zero cosmological constant, H_0=52.5\pm 2.5 km. sec^{-1} Mpc^{-1}, t_0=12.7\pm 0.7 Gyr and Omega=1.1\pm 0.1. If Omega=1 exactly, then H_0=54.8\pm 0.3 km. sec^{-1} Mpc^{-1}, and t_0=11.96\pm 0.06 Gyr. These precise predictions of the decaying neutrino theory are compatible with current observational estimates of these quantities.
REMINISCING STOCK SPLITS ANNOUNCEMENT: A MALAYSIAN CASE

This study attempts to understands and verify the effects of stock splits on the abnormal returns of announcing companies share prices using Market Adjusted Returns (MAR) Model. Test findings reveal splits announcements in Malaysia result in positive but insignificant abnormal returns. Additional OLS test was carry out to examine the relationship between companies’ cumulative abnormal returns (CAAR) and prior dividend yield (PDY). Result from uni-variate regression analysis shows there is minimal but significant positive relationship between CAAR and PDY.
Managing Global Sourcing: Inventory Performance

The use of global suppliers has increased considerably over the last three decades. Operations management theory establishes that global sourcing requires more units of inventory, but since these units are often procured at a lower cost from global suppliers the capital invested in inventory and the consequent financial burden may increase or decrease with global sourcing. This study provides rigorous firm-level empirical evidence that links the global sourcing practices of public U.S. firms and their inventory investments. We process bill of lading manifests customs forms to extract information on over half a million sea shipments from global suppliers to U.S. public firms and link this information with quarterly financial data from the Compustat database. We provide stylized facts on the participation of different firms and sectors in global trade. Using a simultaneous equation model, we find that an increase in global sourcing results in an increase in inventory investment. A 10% shift in sourcing from domestic to global suppliers increases the inventory investment by 8.8% for an average firm in our sample. We also find that increasing the number of suppliers can mitigate this increase in inventory investment: for example, going from single to dual sourcing reduces inventory investment by about 11%. We illustrate the use of our estimates to identify the impact of changing global sourcing strategy on inventory investment and operational performance metrics. This paper was accepted by Martin Lariviere, operations management.
Using the Structure of DBpedia for Exploratory Search

Recently there has been much work in defining similarity on heterogeneous networks in a supervised manner, using prescribed patterns based on the network schema. However, there is also a wealth of data that doesn’t ascribe rigidly to fixed schemas, such as DBpedia. In this work we explore the idea of using DBpedia for computing semantic relatedness in the context of an exploratory search. We first analyse the main datasets of DBpedia, as graphs, to assess their suitability for the task. We then employ a weighting scheme on the Infobox properties graph inspired by the text retrieval intuition that rare terms, or in our case edges, are more important for retrieving related items. Lastly, we cluster the related nodes and show that we can further enhance the meaning of the clusters to the user by using the Wikipedia Categories and DBpedia Ontology to label them. N o te th is is a p re p in t v e rsio n .
Integrated Design of a Class-J Power Amplifier

This paper discusses the design of a monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) class-J GaN power amplifier (PA). Theoretical derivations of optimum load impedances, output power, and efficiency are presented to demonstrate their dependence on the quality factor of the integrated inductor used in the output matching network. A group of design curves are obtained to select the optimum transistor size and impedance according to the required output power and efficiency for a given inductor loss. An analytical-based design methodology using the design curves is proposed. To verify the accuracy of this analytical design approach, an integrated 0.5-W 15-V monolithic microwave integrated circuit PA is fabricated in 0.8-<formula formulatype="inline"> <tex Notation="TeX">$\mu$</tex></formula>m GaN technology. The PA exhibits greater than 50% drain efficiency over 825 MHz, from 2.25 to 3.075<formula formulatype="inline"><tex Notation="TeX">$~$</tex></formula>GHz.
Systems and levels: Dual-system theories and the personal- subpersonal distinction ∗

There is now abundant evidence for the existence of two types of processing in human reasoning, decision making, and social cognition — one type fast, automatic, effortless, and non-conscious, the other slow, controlled, effortful, and conscious — which may deliver different and sometimes conflicting results (for a review, see Evans 2008). More recently, some cognitive psychologists have proposed ambitious theories of cognitive architecture, according to which humans possess two distinct reasoning systems — two minds, in fact — now widely referred to as System 1 and System 2 (Evans 2003; Evans and Over 1996; Kahneman and Frederick 2002; Sloman 1996, 2002; Stanovich 1999, 2004, this volume). A composite characterization of the two systems runs as follows. System 1 is a collection of autonomous subsystems, many of which are old in evolutionary terms and whose operations are fast, automatic, effortless, non-conscious, parallel, shaped by biology and personal experience, and independent of working memory and general intelligence. System 2 is more recent, and its processes are slow, controlled, effortful, conscious, serial, shaped by culture and formal tuition, demanding of working memory, and related to general intelligence. In addition, it is often claimed that the two systems employ different procedures and serve different goals, with System 1 being highly contextualized, associative, heuristic, and directed to goals that serve the reproductive interests of our genes, and System 2 being decontextualized, rule-governed, analytic, and serving our goals as individuals. This is a very strong hypothesis, and theorists are already recognizing that it requires substantial qualification and complication (Evans 2006a, 2008, this volume; Stanovich this volume; Samuels, this volume). There are numerous issues. Do the various features mentioned really divide up into just two groups in the neat way suggested? Are the features ascribed to each system exclusive to that system, and are they essential to it? Are the systems completely separate or do they share processing resources? Do they operate in parallel and compete for control of behaviour, or do they cooperate, with System 1 generating default responses that are then assessed and sometimes overridden by System 2? There are also related questions about the memory systems associated with ∗ This is a pre-publication version of a chapter forthcoming in J. Evans and K. Frankish
Ranking prediction for time-series data using learning to rank (Case Study: Top mobile games prediction)

Learning to rank as one of machine learning technique becomes emerging topic for ranking problems. However, this technique has not been well applied in time-series data. This paper proposes ranking model for time-series data using learning to rank which uses top mobile games as our case study to develop top mobile games prediction system. We employ learning to rank algorithm using mobile games and time-series attributes such as complete date, date index per year, and day index and year in our prediction system, MGPrediction+. Experiment has been performed to identify the best learning model for top mobile games prediction. Result shows that LambdaMART has the best NDCG@100 at 0.6985 using original dataset. Our best feature set contains original attributes with additions of day index and year which give NDCG@100 score at 0.7375. To sum up, learning to rank for time-series data can be performed better by using time attribute, especially for top mobile games prediction.
Experiments in Reusability of Grammatical Resources

Substantial formal grammatical and lexical resources exist in various NLP systems and in the form of textbook specifications. In the present paper we report on experimental results obtained in manual, semi-automatic and automatic migration of entire computational or textbook descriptions (as opposed to a more informal reuse of ideas or the design of a single "polytheoretic" representation) from a variety of formalisms into the ALEP formalism. The choice of ALEP (a comparatively lean, typed feature structure formalism based on rewrite rules) was motivated by the assumption that the study would be most interesting if the target formalism is relatively mainstream without overt ideological commitments to particular grammatical theories. As regards the source formalisms we have attempted migrations of descriptions in HPSG (which uses fullytyped feature structures and has a strong 'non-derivational' flavour), ETS (an untyped stratificational formalism which essentially uses rewrite rules for feature structures and has run-time non-monotonic devices) and LFG (which is an un-typed constraint and CF-PSG based formalism with extensions such as existential, negative and global well-formedness constraints).
Flexibility in basal metabolic rate and evaporative water loss among hoopoe larks exposed to different environmental temperatures.

The 'energy demand' hypothesis for short-term adjustments in basal metabolic rate (BMR) posits that birds adjust the size of their internal organs relative to food intake, a correlate of energy demand. We tested this hypothesis on hoopoe larks (Alaemon alaudipes), inhabitants of the Arabian desert, by acclimating birds for 3 weeks at 15 degrees C and at 36 degrees C, then measuring their BMR and total evaporative water loss (TEWL). Thereafter, we determined the dry masses of their brain, heart, liver, kidney, stomach, intestine and muscles of the pectoral region. Although mean body mass did not differ initially between the two groups, after 3 weeks, birds in the 15 degrees C group had gained mass (44.1+/-6.5 g), whereas larks in the 36 degrees C group had maintained a constant mass (36.6+/-3.6 g; means +/- s.d., N=6). Birds in the 15 degrees C group had a mean BMR of 46.8+/-6.9 kJ day(-1), whereas birds in the 36 degrees C group had a BMR of 32.9+/-6.3 kJ day(-1), values that were significantly different when we controlled for differences in body mass. When measured at 35 degrees C, larks in the cold-exposure group had a TEWL of 3.55+/-0.60 g H(2)O day(-)(1), whereas TEWL for birds in the 36 degrees C group averaged 2.23+/-0.28 g H(2)O day(-1), a difference of 59.2%. Mass-independent TEWL differed significantly between groups. Larks in the 15 degrees C group had a significantly larger liver, kidney and intestine than larks in the 36 degrees C group. The total increase in organ mass contributed 14.3% towards the total mass increment in the cold exposure group. Increased food intake among larks in the cold group apparently resulted in enlargement of some of the internal organs, and the increase in mass of these organs required a higher rate of oxygen uptake to support them. As oxygen demands increased, larks apparently lost more evaporative water, but the relationship between increases in BMR and TEWL remains unresolved.
IL-23 Is Increased in Dendritic Cells in Multiple Sclerosis and Down-Regulation of IL-23 by Antisense Oligos Increases Dendritic Cell IL-10 Production

IL-23 is a heterodimeric cytokine comprising a p19 subunit associated with the IL-12/23p40 subunit. Like IL-12, IL-23 is expressed predominantly by activated dendritic cells (DCs) and phagocytic cells, and both cytokines induce IFN-γ secretion by T cells. The induction of experimental autoimmune encephalitis, the animal model of multiple sclerosis (MS), occurs in mice lacking IL-12, but not in mice with targeted disruption of IL-23 or both IL-12 and IL-23. Thus, IL-23 expression in DCs may play an important role in the pathogenesis of human autoimmune diseases such as MS. We quantified the expression of IL-23 in monocyte-derived DCs in MS patients and healthy donors and found that DCs from MS patients secrete elevated amounts of IL-23 and express increased levels of IL-23p19 mRNA. Consistent with this abnormality, we found increased IL-17 production by T cells from MS patients. We then transfected monocyte-derived DCs from healthy donors with antisense oligonucleotides specific for the IL-23p19 and IL-12p35 genes and found potent suppression of gene expression and blockade of bioactive IL-23 and IL-12 production without affecting cellular viability or DCs maturation. Inhibition of IL-23 and IL-12 was associated with increased IL-10 and decreased TNF-α production. Furthermore, transfected DCs were poor allostimulators in the MLR. Our results demonstrate that an abnormal Th1 bias in DCs from MS patients related to IL-23 exists, and that antisense oligonucleotides specific to IL-23 can be used for immune modulation by targeting DC gene expression.
Multi-point vibrotactile feedback for an expressive musical interface

This paper describes the design of a hardware/software system for rendering multi-point, localized vibrotactile feedback in a multi-touch musical interface. A prototype was developed, based on the Madrona Labs Soundplane, which was chosen for it provides easy access to multi-touch data, including force, and its easily expandable layered construction. The proposed solution makes use of several piezo actuator discs, densely arranged in a honeycomb pattern on a thin PCB layer. Based on off-the-shelf components, custom amplifying and routing electronics were designed to drive each piezo element with standard audio signals. Features, as well as electronic and mechanical issues of the current prototype are discussed.
Relationship Quality and Customer Loyalty in Taiwan -- A Longitudinal Aspect

Relationship quality in the practice of relationship marketing serves as the most primary intervening variable which determines customers' purchase. The relationship quality that enterprises offer decides customers' intention of retention and influence customers' future behaviour. Therefore, relationship quality serves as an important research issue in the process of relationship marketing. However, an overview of previous studies indicates that the study on the relationship between relationship quality and customer loyalty is cross-sectional data based, and thus there are considerable constraints on the causal inference. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the pattern on the causal relationship between the relationship quality and customer loyalty based on the long-term vertical-sectional data. The population is the customers of men's and women's apparel sale counters in the department stores in Taiwan, issuing a total of 400 questionnaires, with 328 valid copies and 82% effective response rate. Questionnaires are collected and then conducted by empirical analysis through regression analysis to verify the research hypotheses among variables. The results indicate that satisfaction and trust dimensions of relationship quality have a positive influence on behaviour loyalty and attitude loyalty dimensions of customer loyalty.
Competitive selection and international trade under monopolistic competition

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Oral Manifestations Related To CD4 Lymphocyte Count in HIV-Positive Patients

Background and aims The onset of opportunistic infections in HIV-positive patients is generally associated with a low CD4 count. Oral manifestations can be the first clinical sign of the infection and also determine the progression of disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of oral soft tissue manifestations and their relationship with the degree of immunosuppression observed in HIV-positive patients. Materials and methods 100 HIV-positive patients were examined. Oral lesions were evaluated according to EEC clearing house criteria. The degree of immunosuppression was based on the CD4 count closest to the oral examination. Data were analyzed using Student’s t-test and chi-square test. Results The most common oral lesions were rampant caries (54%), periodontal disease (44%), and hyperpigmentation (42%). Salivary glands enlargements and leukoplakia were associated with more severe immunosuppression. Conclusion According to the results, it seems that occurrence of only some of oral lesions are related to the degree of immunosuppression and such lesions can be considered as indicators of the progression of the HIV infection.
Dynamic Energy Budget theory meets individual‐based modelling: a generic and accessible implementation

1. Dynamic Energy Budget (DEB) theory was designed to understand the dynamics of biological systems from cells to populations and ecosystems via a mass balance approach of individuals. However, most work so far has focused on the level of the individual. To encourage further use of DEB theory in a population context, we developed DEB‐IBM, a generic individual‐based model (IBM) that is based on DEB theory.
New EU Governance Modes in Professional Sport: Enhancing Throughput Legitimacy

This article explores the limits and opportunities for enhancing the democratic legitimacy of EU actions in the field of professional sport using new modes of governance. It presents a conceptual toolkit by which the ‘throughput legitimacy’ of an EU policy can be analysed. Analysing the throughput legitimacy of the European social dialogue, we establish that, by improving the latter, both input and output legitimacy can be increased. The EU could borrow some of the positive elements of the social dialogue approach and incorporate them in the steering of other issues in professional sport. For instance, it may be interesting to pre-establish certain conditions on representativeness and relevance for participation in the policy process. Crucially, working on a clear theme-per-theme-basis instead of organising outsized gatherings such as the EU sport forum would definitely benefit throughput legitimacy.
Central Relaxation of Dark Matter Halos

In this paper we reconsider a series expansion for a dark matter distribution function in the spherically symmetric anisotropic limit. We show here that the expansion may be renormalized so that the series does converge in time to an estimate of the steady state distribution function in the central regions. Subsequently, we use this distribution function to discuss the nature of the central equilibrium and by invoking stationarity of Boltzmann’s H function as a measure of (thermodynamic) relaxation, we calculate the adiabatic variation in the local logarithmic slope of the mass density. Similarly, the pseudo- (phase-space) density variation with radius is calculated. These are compared to empirical fitting functions. There is general agreement on the inner part of the logarithmic slope of the density and of the inner profile of the pseudodensity power law, but coincident continuity with the outer power laws is not yet achieved. Finally, some suggestions are made regarding the actual microphysics acting during the nonequilibrium approach to relaxation. In particular a cascade regime is identified.
Clarifications and Implementation Notes for DNS Security (DNSSEC)

This document is a collection of technical clarifications to the DNS Security (DNSSEC) document set. It is meant to serve as a resource to implementors as well as a collection of DNSSEC errata that existed at the time of writing. This document updates the core DNSSEC documents (RFC 4033, RFC 4034, and RFC 4035) as well as the NSEC3 specification (RFC 5155). It also defines NSEC3 and SHA-2 (RFC 4509 and RFC 5702) as core parts of the DNSSEC specification.
Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Habitats in North East Germany: Reemergence of TBEV in Ticks after 15 Years of Inactivity

The incidence of tick-borne encephalitis has risen in Europe since 1990 and the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) has been documented to be spreading into regions where it was not previously endemic. In Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, a federal state in Northern Germany, TBEV was not detectable in over 16,000 collected ticks between 1992 and 2004. Until 2004, the last human case of TBE in the region was reported in 1985. Following the occurrence of three autochthonous human cases of TBE after 2004, however, we collected ticks from the areas in which the infections were contracted. To increase the chance of detecting TBEV-RNA, some of the ticks were fed on mice. Using nested RT-PCR, we were able to confirm the presence of TBEV in ticks for the first time after 15 years. A phylogenetic analysis revealed a close relationship between the sequences we obtained and a TBEV sequence from Mecklenburg-East Pomerania published in 1992 and pointed to the reemergence of a natural focus of TBEV after years of low activity. Our results imply that natural foci of TBEV may either persist at low levels of activity for years or reemerge through the agency of migrating birds.