Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparison Analysis between DNMA Method and Other MCDM Methods

The utility value-based multiple criteria decision making methods have been widely used in practice. They are simple in calculation and easy to understand. The normalization and aggregation are main parts of the utility value-based methods. There are mainly two normalization techniques with different advantages, including the linear normalization and vector normalization, and three types of aggregation approaches with different functions, including the complete compensatory operator, the un-compensatory operator and the incomplete compensatory operator. The double normalization-based multiple aggregation (DNMA) method, as a new member of the utility value-based methods, has taken the advantages of both two normalization techniques and three aggregation approaches. This paper aims to make a comparative analysis between the DNMA method and other representative utility value-based methods, including the TOPSIS, VIKOR and MULTIMOORA.We focus on the normalization, aggregation and integration techniques of these MCDM methods.Their similarity and some differences are pointed out to direct appropriate applications.
Key competences : citizens' perspectives

Mannonen, Joonas. 2019. Future Competences: Citizens’ Perspectives. Master’s Thesis in Education. University of Jyväskylä. Department of Education. 35 pages. Over the past several decades, the competences that education systems produce have emerged as a pervasive topic in educational policy discourse. In addition to many national and international evaluations of and frameworks for essential future competences, there is a need to understand the perspectives of citizens. This study focuses on the competences that research participants from a diverse set of social backgrounds in Finland considered to be essential in the future. In all, 70 research participants were interviewed in 10 Finnish municipalities using a combination of convenience and purposive sampling. A holistic typology of competence (Le Deist & Winterton, 2005) was used as the basis for the content analysis. The results illustrate 33 key competences as described by the participants. Particularly, the participants emphasized the importance of meta competences and social competences necessary in the future world and working life. The reasoning behind why the participants felt meta competences to be important was examined. A high level of congruence with the aims of many recent national and international educational policies is discussed. This study introduces novel knowledge for adults’ competences and can be used as a starting point for future studies in developing better understanding of the competences that are needed in different industries.
Correlation between Depression with Serum Levels of Vitamin D, Calcium and Magnesium in Women of Reproductive Age

Introduction: Micronutrient deficiency is one of the common problems in women of reproductive age. This study was conducted with the aim of determining the correlation between the depression with serum levels of vitamin D, calcium and magnesium in women of reproductive age. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional study . In this study 100 women 15-44 years old with inclusion criteria of the study were called through an invitation in Urmia Motahari hospital in Iran. Demographic and obstetric information as well as the short form Beck Depression Inventory were completed, and then ten ml of venus blood was obtained from the subjects after about 12 hours of fasting. The data were analyzed, by SPSS software. Results: The mean of the depression score was 5.24, and the mean (SD) of the serum levels of vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium were 15.53 (13.41) (ng/ml), 9.14 (0.24) (mg/dL), and 2.07 (0.13) (mg/dl), respectively. Women's depression scores showed a significant inverse correlation with the serum level of vitamin D (r= -0.21, P= 0.03). Conclusion: It is recommended that interventional programs should be carried out for women of reproductive age to improve their vitamin D status.
Setting Learning Objectives in Translation at the Department of Foreign Language Teaching through the Concept of Competence.

At the department of foreign language teaching, a variety of courses are offered in order for students to acquire translation competence. The courses are often carried out by translating a text from one language into the other. Learning by experience is an effective approach. However, it is inevitable that there are some aspects that we need to re-consider with this methodology. Translation is a creative and functional activity. Any approach neglecting this aspect of translation can be regarded as source-oriented and prescriptive. The concept of translation competence can be used in such a way that is different from the traditional way of translation practice at the department of foreign language teaching. The model put forward by the PACTE Research Group, which investigates the translation competence and its acquisition in Spain, serves this purpose. The model consists of 5 subcompetencies that are inter-related and hierarchic. In the model, linguistic competence is a component of translation competence. It is the plan of the study to start by introducing the concept of competence. After that, a difference will be drawn up between linguistic competence and translation competence. The theoretical framework is followed by a sample practice. As a result, there will be a change from sourceorientedness to target-orientedness and from being static to dynamic and functional in translation. This approach will contribute to the build-up of self-efficacy for the learners.
360° IMAGES FOR UAV MULTISENSOR DATA FUSION: FIRST TESTS AND RESULTS

Abstract. A relevant research topic in the photogrammetry field is related with experimenting, at different levels, data fusion and sensors integration, aiming at the development of rapid mapping systems, capable of quickly delivering accurate data, for a wide range of applications. The presented contribute aims at exploiting the potentialities of spherical images and videos acquired using a 360° camera mounted on board of a medium-sized Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). More specifically, the focus has been the development and testing of a rapid-mapping hybrid system, capable of fast acquisition of data from both the on-board sensors. The reduction of the data acquisition time has been, and still is, a hot topic faced by the researchers in the Geomatics community, especially linked to some hazardous operative scenarios, where the reduction of the time on the field is crucial for operators’ safety reasons (like in post-earthquake early damage assessment surveys). After a deep analysis of the available scientific literature, it turned out that researchers have been more focused on terrestrial applications of these emerging sensors (360° cameras), and no significant studies for aerial application have been conducted yet. First of all, some laboratory tests have been carried out, in order to evaluate the metric accuracy of the 3D models generated using the employed 360° sensor; thereafter, a solution for acquiring spherical images from 360° camera mounted on a light UAV has been designed. Problems and issues have been addressed and discussed, and results and improvements are, at the end of the paper, evaluated and proposed.
Investigating Users' Continued Usage Intentions of Online Learning Applications

Understanding users’ continued usage intentions for online learning applications is significant for online education. In this paper, we explore a scale to measure users’ usage intentions of online learning applications and empirically investigate the factors that influence users’ continued usage intentions of online learning applications based on 275 participant data. Using the extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), the results show that males or users off campus are more likely to use online learning applications; that system characteristics (SC), social influence (SI), and perceived ease of use (PEOU) positively affect the perceived usefulness (PU), with coefficients of 0.74, 0.23, and 0.04, which imply that SC is the most significant to the PU of online learning applications; that facilitating conditions (FC) and individual differences (ID) positively affect the PEOU, with coefficients of 0.72 and 0.37, which suggest that FC is more important to the PEOU of online learning applications; and that both PEOU and PU positively affect the behavioral intention (BI), with coefficients of 0.83 and 0.51, which indicate that PEOU is more influential than PU to users’ continued usage intentions of online learning applications. In particular, the output quality, perceived enjoyment, and objective usability are critical to the users’ continued usage intentions of online learning applications. This study contributes to the technology acceptance research field with a fast growing market named online learning applications. Our methods and results would benefit both academics and managers with useful suggestions for research directions and user-centered strategies for the design of online learning applications.
A study to assess the effect of articular congruency and displacement in treatment of fracture of lateral condyle of humerus in children

Background: Lateral condyle fractures of the distal humerus are the second most common fractures at the elbow in the paediatric population which if not properly treated leads to non-union deformity and other complications. Operative intervention with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning or open reduction internal fixation are indicated for a malaligned articular surface and/or an unstable fracture. Intraoperative arthrograms helps in doubtful congruency of joint surface and in assessing joint reduction. We present our results of treatment of fracture lateral condyle humerus in 24 patients and effect of the fracture displacement and congruency on functional and clinical outcome. Aim: The aim of our study was to assess functional and clinical results of fracture lateral condyle of humerus in children based on articular congruency. Materials and Methods: It was a retrospective study of total 24 patient with isolated fracture of lateral condyle of humerus. Open fracture and other co morbidities cases were excluded. Functional and clinical outcome according to hardware criteria was evaluated. Results: There were 24 cases in study with average age of 7.54 years. There were 19 male and 05 female. According to Jacob classification 06 were type I, 06 were type II and 12 were type III. Arthrography helped in decision making in doubtful cases of joint congruency. 100% excellent results achieved in type I and type II fractures whereas in 85% cases of type III fractures achieved excellent to good results. Increase operative time is associated with spur formation. Conclusion: Appropriate plan of treatment decided on articular congruency and displacement with the help of arthrography gives excellent results in fracture lateral condyle of humerus.
Spillover Effects across Transnational Industrial Relations Agreements: The Potential and Limits of Collective Action in Global Supply Chains

Using qualitative data from interviews with multiple respondents in 45 garment brands and retailers, as well as respondents from unions and other stakeholders, the authors analyze the emergence of the Action Collaboration Transformation (ACT) living wages initiative. They ask how the inter-firm coordination and firm–union cooperation demanded by a multi-firm transnational industrial relations agreement (TIRA) developed. Synthesizing insights from the industrial relations and private governance literatures along with recent collective action theory, they identify a new pathway for the emergence of multi-firm TIRAs based on common group understandings, positive experiences of interaction, and trust. The central finding is that existing union-inclusive governance initiatives provided a platform from which spillover effects developed, facilitating the formation of new TIRAs. The authors contribute a new mapping of labor governance approaches on the dimensions of inter-firm coordination and labor inclusiveness, foregrounding socialization dynamics as a basis for collective action and problematizing the limited scalability of this mode of institutional emergence.
Petrogenesis of mafic granulite in South Altyn Tagh, NW China: Constraints from petrology, zircon U–Pb chronology, and geochemistry

Mafic granulite, garnet peridotite, and garnet pyroxenite occurred as slices or lenses within dominant felsic granulite, and they together constitute a high‐pressure metamorphic terrane in the Bashiwake unit, South Altyn Tagh, Northern Tibet, China. Previous studies focused on the metamorphic evolution, and geothermobarometry results indicated that the mafic granulite has experienced high pressure/(ultra‐)high temperature (HP/(U)HT) metamorphism, followed by a medium pressure (MP) granulite‐facies overprint. However, the nature and petrogenesis of the mafic granulite in the dominant felsic granulite are poorly known. Combining the previous geothermobarometry results with the petrographic observations, mineral chemistry, and pseudosection modelling in this study, at least four stages were suggested for the metamorphic evolution of the mafic granulites in the South Altyn Tagh, including the eclogite‐facies stage (3–4 GPa, 910–1000°C), high pressure–ultrahigh temperature (HP–UHT) metamorphism, an isothermal decompression, and subsequent MP granulite‐facies overprint. The U–Pb dating of zircons yielded two age clusters: one age cluster at ca. 500 Ma, representing the retrograde age of HP–UHT metamorphism after the eclogite‐facies stage, and another age cluster of ca. 900 Ma that represented the age of the protolith for the mafic granulite. This indicated that the protolith of the mafic granulite was formed in the early Neoproterozoic and then was taken to extreme temperatures and pressures during the early Palaeozoic orogenic event. The elemental abundances of the mafic granulites in the Bashiwake area clearly indicated that they were higher in FeO and TiO2, but were significantly lower in MgO, Cr, and Ni than those of associated garnet peridotites/pyroxenites, and they showed LREE‐enriched patterns with slightly positive Eu anomalies. Sr–Nd isotopic data suggested a basaltic magmatic origin with crust contamination for the protolith of the mafic granulite. Integrating these results together with previous studies, we suggest that the mafic granulites were derived from the basaltic magma intrusion in the continental crust during the Neoproterozoic and subsequently suffered a common HP/UHT metamorphism with felsic crust rocks in the early Palaeozoic (ca. 500 Ma) after the eclogite‐facies metamorphism related to the continental collision (>500 Ma).
Spherical Fractal Convolutional Neural Networks for Point Cloud Recognition

We present a generic, flexible and 3D rotation invariant framework based on spherical symmetry for point cloud recognition. By introducing regular icosahedral lattice and its fractals to approximate and discretize sphere, convolution can be easily implemented to process 3D points. Based on the fractal structure, a hierarchical feature learning framework together with an adaptive sphere projection module is proposed to learn deep feature in an end-to-end manner. Our framework not only inherits the strong representation power and generalization capability from convolutional neural networks for image recognition, but also extends CNN to learn robust feature resistant to rotations and perturbations. The proposed model is effective yet robust. Comprehensive experimental study demonstrates that our approach can achieve competitive performance compared to state-of-the-art techniques on both 3D object classification and part segmentation tasks, meanwhile, outperform other rotation invariant models on rotated 3D object classification and retrieval tasks by a large margin.
The presentation of self in Massively Multiplayer Online games

This thesis examined the presentation of self in Massively Multiplayer Online games, to investigate how players create and maintain versions of self in these environments. Key research questions concerned the motivation for engaging in these behaviours, the impact of such activities on their offline lives and for those that did not engage in the active presentation of self, why they did not do this. There were three studies in the thesis, employing a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. The first study consisted of interviews (n=29), analysed using Grounded theory, and the second an online focus group (n=13 participants) explored using thematic analysis. These results were combined to create a theoretical model for the presentation of self in MMOs. Based on these concept statements a third study (n=408) was created, using an online questionnaire design. Results indicated that a five factor model was the most satisfactory means of explaining the presentation of self in MMOs – with Presentation of the Existing Self, Social Interaction, Gaming Aesthetics, Presenting Different Sides of the Self, and Emotional Impact as the salient factors.
Primary School Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers' Views on Mathematical Modeling.

Background:The current study aimed to determine primary school mathematics pre-service teachers’ views on mathematical modeling activities.Materials and methods:Qualitative research methods were used. Appropriate data collection tools were selected for the purposes of observation, interview, video analysis and content analysis. Additionally, themes, and relationships among themes were identified to obtain more explanatory and causal results. The modeling activity used in the research was adapted for the purposes of the study in a similar manner to the modeling activities developed by Lesh and Doerr (2003). Results:The views of primary school mathematics pre-service teachers on mathematical modeling problems were revealed, and were idenitfied on the benefits of using mathematical modeling activities in teaching mathematics. Difficulties experienced by the primary school mathematics pre-service teachers in the use of mathematical modeling were determined.Conclusions:Primary school mathematics pre-service teahcers emphasized the difference of mathematical modeling from the problems solved in the class: its reflective real life nature and the importance of preferences, ambiguity and subjectivity. Modeling problems contribute to using mathematics in daily life or awareness of using mathematics in daily life. The importance of having these types of activities in advanced classes would be useful for them when they become teachers.
The Influence of Transformational Leadership, Career Path and Comunication Toward Employee Perfomance at Contruction Company Harkon Persada Sukoharjo

Infrastructure growth can boost economic growth. It can be the opportunities for construction companies to gain more omset which is the company's goal. Human resources become an important asset owned by the company to achieve corporate goals. The success of achieving company goals is influenced by employee performance. The components of transformational leadership, career path and communication are important in managing human resources that can affect employee performance. The purpose of this study is determining transformational leadership, career path and communication affect employee performance. This research was conducted at construction company CV. Harkon Persada, Sukoharjo. The population is 50 people. The sampling method used is a saturated sampling which means all populations are used as samples. The method of analysis is using multiple linear regression. The results of this study indicate that transformational leadership and communication have a positive and significant impact on employee performance. The career path has a negative and significant impact on employee performance. Keyword: Transformational Leadership, Career Path, Communication And Employee Performance
Evaluating Essay Assessment: Teacher-Developed Criteria versus Rubrics. Intra/Inter Reliability and Teachers’ Opinions

Abstract Rater reliability plays a key role in essay assessment, which has to be valid, reliable and effective. The aims of this study are: to determine intra/inter reliability variations based on two sets of grades that five teachers/raters produced via assessing argumentative essays written by 10 students learning French as a foreign language in accordance with the criteria they had developed and with a rubric; to understand the criteria they used in the assessment process; and to note what the raters/teachers who used rubrics for the first time within the scope of this study think about rubrics. Quantitative data set has revealed that intra-rater reliability between the grades assigned, through the use of teacher-developed criteria and the rubrics, is low, that inter-rater reliability is again low for the grades based on teacher-developed criteria, and that inter-rater reliability is more consistent for assessments completed through the use of rubrics. Qualitative data obtained during individual interviews have shown that raters employed different criteria. During the second round of individual interviews following the use of rubrics, raters have noted that rubrics helped them to become more objective, contributed positively to the assessment process, and can be utilized to support students’ learning and to enhance teachers’ instruction. Key words: evaluation; mixed-method research design; writing. --- Sažetak Pouzdanost ocjenjivaca ima kljucnu ulogu u vrednovanju eseja, koje mora biti valjano, pouzdano i ucinkovito. Ciljevi ovoga istraživanja su: odrediti individualnu i međusobnu pouzdanost ocjenjivaca na temelju dviju skupina ocjena koje je pet nastavnika/ocjenjivaca dalo tijekom vrednovanja 10 raspravljackih eseja koje su napisali studenti koji uce francuski jezik kao strani jezik, a vrednovanje se provodilo u skladu s kriterijima koje su nastavnici sami izradili i uz pomoc rubrika; razumjeti kriterije kojima su se koristili u procesu vrednovanja; zabilježiti sto ocjenjivaci/nastavnici koji su se prvi put u procesu vrednovanja koristili rubrikama misle o takvom nacinu vrednovanja. Kvantitativni podaci pokazali su da je individualna pouzdanost ocjenjivaca s obzirom na ocjene koje su dali na temelju vlastitih kriterija vrednovanja i na temelju rubrika niska; da je međusobna pouzdanost ocjenjivaca niska i kada se radi o ocjenama na temelju vlastitih kriterija te da je međusobna pouzdanost ocjenjivaca veca u procesu vrednovanja uz pomoc rubrika. Kvalitativni podaci dobiveni putem metode individualnih intervjua pokazali su da su se ocjenjivaci koristili razlicitim kriterijima. Tijekom drugoga kruga individualnih intervjua nakon primjene rubrika ocjenjivaci su primijetili da su im rubrike pomogle u postizanju vece objektivnosti, da su pozitivno utjecale na proces vrednovanja i da se mogu koristiti kako bi pomogli studentima u procesu ucenja i kako bi poboljsali provedbu nastavnoga procesa. Kljucne rijeci: procjena; mjesovit model istraživanja; pisanje