Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Climate and biogeochemical response to a rapid melting of the West-Antarctic Ice Sheet during interglacials and implications for future climate

interglacials onto the global climate‐carbon cycle system using the Earth system model of intermediate complexity LOVECLIM. Prescribing a meltwater pulse in the Southern Ocean that mimics a rapid disintegration of the WAIS, a substantial cooling of the Southern Ocean is simulated that is accompanied by an equatorward expansion of the sea ice margin and an intensification of the Southern Hemispheric Westerlies. The strong halocline around Antarctica leads to suppression of Antarctic Bottom Water (AABW) formation and to subsurface warming in areas where under present‐day conditions AABW is formed. This subsurface warming at depths between 500 and 1500 m leads to a thermal weathering of the WAIS grounding line and provides a positive feedback that accelerates the meltdown of the WAIS. Our model results further demonstrate that in response to the massive expansion of sea ice, marine productivity in the Southern Ocean reduces significantly. A retreat of the WAIS, however, does not lead to any significant changes in atmospheric CO2. The climate signature of a WAIS collapse is structurally consistent with available paleoproxy signals of the last interglacial MIS5e. Citation: Menviel, L. , A. Timmermann, O. E. Timm, and A. Mouchet (2010), Climate and biogeochemical response to a rapid melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet during interglacials and implications for future climate, Paleoceanography, 25, PA4231, doi:10.1029/2009PA001892.
Associations Between Working Models of Attachment and Conflict Management Behavior in Romantic Couples

The goal of this study was to specify relations between internal working models of attachment (IWM) and conflict management behaviors in a sample of young adults involved in romantic relationships. One hundred forty-five romantic couples were recruited to address this goal. All participants were administered the Adult Attachment Interview (C. George, N. Kaplan, & M. Main, 1996) and observed across 2 experimental conditions designed to simulate waiting room and conflict management contexts. As expected, individual differences in IWM predicted positive and negative conflict management behavior. The IWM of the young women predicted more positive behavior across interactions, whereas the IWM of the young men predicted more negative behavior in the conflict management condition. Individuals who were unresolved regarding loss or trauma and who displayed considerable attachment insecurity were particularly vulnerable to more negative behavior, particularly in terms of exhibiting controlling behavior.
A New Starting Potential Fair Queuing Algorithm with O(1) Virtual Time Computation Complexity

In this paper, we propose an efficient and simple fair queuing algorithm, called new starting potential fair queuing (NSPFQ), which has O(1) complexity for virtual time computation and also has good delay and fairness properties. NSPFQ introduces a simpler virtual time recalibration method as it follows a rate‐proportional property. The NSPFQ algorithm recalibrates the system virtual time to the minimum virtual start time among all possible virtual start times for head‐of‐line packets in backlogged sessions. Through analysis and simulation, we show that the proposed algorithm has good delay and fairness properties. We also propose a hardware implementation framework for the scheduling algorithm.
Intention to use new mobile payment systems: a comparative analysis of SMS and NFC payments

Abstract The rapid growth of mobile technology among the world’s population has led many companies to attempt to exploit mobile devices as an additional tool in the business of sales. In this sense, the main objective of our study resides in comparing the factors that determine the acceptance by consumers of the SMS (Short Message Service) and NFC (Near Field Communication) mobile payment systems as examples of means of future payment. The model used in our research applies the classic variables of the Technology Acceptance Model, as well as that of Perceived Security, a model deriving from the review of the major relevant recent literature. The results achieved in this study demonstrate that there are differences in the factors that determine the acceptance in each of the systems, as well as the level of the Intention to Use. Finally, we highlight the main implications for management and cite some strategies to reinforce this new business in the context of new technical developments.
Aging investigation of low-voltage cable insulation used in nuclear power plants

This paper presents some preliminary results of mechanical and electrical tests carried out on CSPE/EPDM polymer insulation used in low-voltage nuclear power plant cables. The whole cables were exposed to operation stresses for 30 years, then the inner low-voltage insulations have been aged further in the lab under thermal and radiation stresses. Electrical measurements are performed on aged cable specimens using dielectric spectroscopy. Mechanical properties are investigated through tensile testing, i.e. elongation at break and Young's modulus. These properties are aging markers commonly used to assess the conditions of low-voltage cables operating inside nuclear power plants containment area. First results have shown a significant increase of the real and imaginary parts of dielectric permittivity, especially at low frequencies, which can be correlated to bulk insulation aging. This paper represents only a part of a more extended work, which aims at identifying electrical aging markers able to correlate electrical and mechanical properties with aging.
Sum-Power Minimization Problem in Multisource Single-AF-Relay Networks: A New Revisit to Study the Optimality

For multisource single amplify-and-forward (AF) relay networks, the optimality of power allocation is revisited from different solution aspect, and a universal optimization framework is proposed. The proposed framework can be used to solve problems that have some common specific structure. As a baseline of the optimization framework, two theorems are proposed to obtain the extreme value of the problem, which is general to realize the optimal resource allocation under some system-specific constraints. Then, based on the proposed theorems, for multiuser single-AF-relay cooperative networks without direct links between sources and destinations, optimal power allocation strategies with low computational complexity are proposed to minimize sum-source-power consumption and sum-system-power consumption. When the number of mobile user is <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$n$</tex-math></inline-formula>, the overall complexity of both power allocation schemes is <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mbox{O}(n)$</tex-math> </inline-formula>, which is lower than or same as the existing strategies. While comparing with the traditional methods to solve this type of problem, extensive numerical simulation has been conducted for different system setups to justify the effectiveness and efficacy of our proposed power allocation schemes.
Possibilities of 3D direct write dispensing for textile UHF RFID tag manufacturing

We outline the possibilities of 3D direct write dispensing in the manufacturing of UHF RFID tags on textile materials and present considerations regarding the process parameters to achieve high-performance tags when the antenna is deposited directly on the rough and porous textile material. We also show that it is possible to use the dispensing to form the antenna-microchip connection using conductive ink only in order to simplify the manufacturing process. Our measurement results confirm that the manufactured textile-based RFID tags achieve high performance with the attainable read ranges of 8.5-to-11 meters in air.
An optimal replenishment policy for deteriorating items with time-varying demand and partial – exponential type – backlogging

We study a continuous review inventory model over a nite-planning horizon with deterministic varying demand and constant deterioration rate. The model allows for shortages, which are partially backlogged at a rate which varies exponentially with time. For this model an optimal replenishment policy is established. c © 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
A toxicological and dermatological assessment of alkyl cyclic ketones when used as fragrance ingredients q

a Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Dermatology, 161 Fort Washington Ave., New York, NY 10032, USA b Department of Occupational and Environmental Dermatology, Skane University Hospital, Lund University, S-205 02 Malmo, Sweden c University of Nebraska, Science and Public Policy, Office of Research and Economic Development, 230 Whittier Research Center, Lincoln, NE 68583-0857, USA d University of Sao Paulo, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Department of Pathology, Av. Prof. dr. Orlando Marques de Paiva 87, Sao Paulo CEP 05508-900, Brazil e Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland,OR 97239, USA f Technical University of Munich, Institute for Toxicology & Environmental Hygiene, Hohenbachernstrasse 15-17, Freising-Weihenstephan, D-85354, Germany g Department of Dermatology, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan h Swiss Centre for Human Applied Toxicology, University Medical Center, University of Geneva, Rue Michel Servat, 1211 Geneve 4 CH, Switzerland i Department of Pharmacology, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, 1501 North Campbell Avenue, P.O. Box 245050, Tucson, AZ 85724-5050, USA
Joint Ventures in China: A Comparative Study of Japanese, Korean, and U.S. Partners

The authors develop a model to examine systematically the relationship among motivation, control, and performance of joint ventures in China. Motivations are categorized into three dimensions: efficiency, competition, and learning. Motivations determine the level of control in joint ventures, and that level affects the joint venture's performance. The authors collected data from Japanese, Korean, and U.S. partners of joint ventures in China. They use structural equation modeling to test the model and examine cross-national differences using a multigroup comparison method. The results suggest a complex relationship among motivation, control, and performance. More control over joint ventures in China is beneficial to foreign partners, but the ability to exert control is influenced by firms’ strategic intentions and familiarity with the local culture and market. Foreign partners that have such familiarity can exert considerable control over joint ventures and still obtain local knowledge. Foreign partners that want to enhance competitiveness can apply their advanced skills and technology in research and development, production, and management to exert more control over these functional areas.
Hybrid SDN Networks: A Survey of Existing Approaches

Software defined networking (SDN) decouples the control plane from the data plane of forwarding devices. This separation provides several benefits, including the simplification of network management and control. However, due to a variety of reasons, such as budget constraints and fear of downtime, many organizations are reluctant to fully deploy SDN. Partially deploying SDN through the placement of a limited number of SDN devices among legacy (traditional) network devices, forms a so-called hybrid SDN network. While hybrid SDN networks provide many of the benefits of SDN and have a wide range of applications, they also pose several challenges. These challenges have recently been addressed in a growing body of literature on hybrid SDN network structures and protocols. This paper presents a comprehensive up-to-date survey of the research and development in the field of hybrid SDN networks. We have organized the survey into five main categories, namely hybrid SDN network deployment strategies, controllers for hybrid SDN networks, protocols for hybrid SDN network management, traffic engineering mechanisms for hybrid SDN networks, as well as testing, verification, and security mechanisms for hybrid SDN networks. We thoroughly survey the existing hybrid SDN network studies according to this taxonomy and identify gaps and limitations in the existing body of research. Based on the outcomes of the existing research studies as well as the identified gaps and limitations, we derive guidelines for future research on hybrid SDN networks.
Detection of arbitrarily rotated parked cars based on radar sensors

To make autonomous parking possible, a profound understanding of the vehicle's surroundings is required. For this purpose a scene representation by labeled objects is beneficial. This work presents a rotation-invariant detector and classifier of parked vehicles using radar data. The radar data is accumulated over time in grid maps, possible objects are extracted and finally a deep neural network is used to classify vehicle objects.
Knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) survey on dietary practices in prevention of malnutrition among mothers of under-five children

Introduction: Protein Energy Malnutrition is a leading nutritional problem in India. This causes mortality and morbidity among children and can impair physical and cognitive development of the children. The study aimed at assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding dietary practices in prevention of malnutrition among mothers of under five children. Materials and Methods: A descriptive survey using interview method was carried out to collect data among 200 mothers of under-five children. Information regarding demographic data, knowledge, attitude, and practice on dietary practices in prevention of malnutrition was collected using a structured interview schedule. Results: Majority 112(56%) of mothers had moderately adequate knowledge and moderately adequate practice 116(58%) regarding dietary practices in prevention of malnutrition. Favourable attitude towards dietary practices in prevention of malnutrition was found among majority 112(56%) of the mothers. Conclusion: Adequate knowledge of mothers regarding dietary pattern of under-five children will enhance the attitude and practice to prevent malnutrition.
The control of spatially constrained unilateral and bilateral movements : hemispheric and callosal contributions

Despite empirical support, however, a number of studies have yielded results inconsistent with this proposal in that bilateral movements did not lead to increases in reaction time (Anson & Bird, 1993; Swinnen et al., 1995). We (Garry & Franks, 2000) also reported a failure for reaction time to increase with bilateral movements, but only when the task demanded spatial precision of the right arm. When left arm precision was required, reaction time increases were observed. Because our task involved proximal muscles, which can be controlled through ipsilateral pathways (Berlucchi et al., 1994; Brinkman & Kuypers, 1973), we interpreted this result as evidence that under certain conditions (right arm precision), bilateral movements can be initiated via a single hemisphere eliminating the inhibitory interhemispheric interactions that accompany bilateral movements. Although experiments 1 and 2 were consistent with the predictions of this model, experiment 3 failed to provide support. An alternative model involving premotor cortex mechanisms was proposed.
Oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) in the glacier foreland at Hardangerjøkulen (Norway)

The Oribatida on 3 moraines (from 1955, 1934 and 1750) near the outlet Midtdalsbreen of Hardangerjokulen glacier (Norway) were investigated. The highest density of mites was observed on the moraine exposed in 1934 (67 years after the glacieris retreat), while the highest number of species (14) was noted on the oldest moraine (206 years after the glacieris retreat). Two species, Tectocepheus velatus and Liochthonius lapponicus, were present in all sites. Tectocepheus velatus was relatively abundant on all moraines, while the density of L. lapponicus decreased with moraine age. The population of Camisia horrida (Hermann, 1804), exhibited variability in the occurrence of notogastral setae f 1 . This confirmed that C. borealis Thorell, 1871, with setae f 1 in the adult, is a junior synonym of C. horrida.
Nonlinear dynamics of beta-induced Alfvén eigenmode in tokamak

The beta-induced Alfven eigenmode (BAE) excited by energetic particles in toroidal plasmas is studied in the global gyrokinetic simulations. It is found that the nonlinear BAE dynamics depends on the deviation from the marginality. In the strongly driven case, the mode exhibits a bursting state with fast and repetitive chirping. The nonlinear saturation is determined by the thermal ion nonlinearity and has no clear dependence on the linear growth rate. In the weakly driven case, the mode reaches a nearly steady state with small frequency chirping. The nonlinear dynamics is dominated by the energetic particle nonlinearity. In both cases, the nonlinear intensity oscillation and frequency chirping are correlated with the evolution of the coherent structures in the energetic particle phase space. Due to the radial variation of the mode amplitude and the radially asymmetric guiding center dynamics, the wave-particle interaction in the toroidal geometry is much more complex than the conventional one-dimensional.
Nutritional Status of Elderly Patients Visiting Outpatient Clinics

The number of elderly people is growing rapidly which will be followed by various health problems in this population. Nutritional status of elderly whether, obese or malnourished can affect their overall health status. Little is known about the nutritional status of elderly. To assess the nutritional status of elderly patients who are visiting outpatient clinics. Crosssectional study conducted in Outpatient Clinics at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City between April and December 2013. A total of 363 participants were included (198 men and 165 women) aged 65 years or older. The nutritional status of participants was assessed using body mass index (BMI) and the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) tool. The prevalence of malnutrition among elderly outpatient was found to be 9.6% and 27.5% were at risk of malnutrition with no difference between male and female. MNA total score was significantly lower with increasing age in both genders. The prevalence of overweight and obesity was 30.9% and 27% respectively. Obesity was significantly higher among females than males. Nutritional problems are highly prevalent among elderly outpatient, reaching 36.6% (obesity = 27%, malnutrition = 9.6%). Therefore, nutritional status of elderly needs to be assessed routinely for prevention, early identification and treatment.
Natural Gas Catalytic Partial Oxidation: A Way to Syngas and Bulk Chemicals Production

© 2012 Iaquaniello et al., licensee InTech. This is an open access chapter distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Natural Gas Catalytic Partial Oxidation: A Way to Syngas and Bulk Chemicals Production
HPTLC FINGERPRINT USE, AN IMPORTANT STEP IN PLANT-DERIVED PRODUCTS QUALITY CONTROL

Romanian flora comprises a significant number of vegetal species, some of these already established in terms of chemical composition and pharmacological potential. Also, currently on the national profile market there are many plant-derived products for internal or external use that contain standardized extracts or herbal powders. So, it is very important for the plant-derived products production process to have quality control methods for raw materials and for finished products. In the context of complex chemical composition of vegetal raw material, depending on the cultivating region, the climate (temperature, humidity, light and wind), the harvest time and plants part used, the chromatographic fingerprint can certify the species, chromatographic fingerprint of vegetal products being one of the most simple and feasible method of quality control. Accordingly, High-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) has become one of the most important tool for quality control of plant-derived products on basis of its simplicity and accurately, as well. It can serve as a tool for instance, depending on the chromatographic conditions, HPTLC method can identify numerous classes (16) of vegetal compounds. Given these, this paper was aims at presenting HPTLC chromatographic phenolic fingerprint of some valuable Romanian vegetal species as follows: Juglans regia L. - walnut, Morus nigra L. mulberry tree, Althaea officinalis L. - marshmallow, Carum carvi L. - caraway, Crataegus monogyna Jacq. - hawthorn, Tilia cordata Mill. - linden, Achillea millefolium L. - yarrow determined by HPTLC, species present in many plantderived products.
The Effect of Using Mobile on EFL StudentsSpeaking

The use of technology in teaching and learning environments is an important aspect which has received considerable attention in recent years. In a similar vein, the use of mobiles to increase effectiveness of instruction has been acknowledged through a number of experimental studies carried out so far. The following study was made to improve the speaking knowledge of EFL students through using mobile phones. 40 students including male and female up to 18 years old and with average age of 25 participated in this study. The participants in both experimental and control groups were provided with an opportunity to review and recycle English drills about speaking. In every session the participants in the experimental group talk on their mobile phone in English. As an out-ofclass assignment they should practice their mistakes in English speaking. Participants in the control group, however, received no extra treatment at all. The results showed that the participants who had benefited from mobile-assisted learning had a significantly better performance on a speaking posttest than the participants in the control group.
Predicting House Prices with Spatial Dependence: A Comparison of Alternative Methods

This paper compares alternative methods for taking spatial dependence into account in house price prediction. We select hedonic methods that have been reported in the literature to perform relatively well in terms of ex-sample prediction accuracy. Because differences in performance may be due to differences in data, we compare the methods using a single data set. The estimation methods include simple OLS, a two-stage process incorporating nearest neighborsi residuals in the second stage, geostatistical, and trend surface models. These models take into account submarkets by adding dummy variables or by estimating separate equations for each submarket. Submarkets are defined at different levels of aggregation. We conclude that a geostatistical model with disaggregated submarket variables performs best.