Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
In the shadow of the city: Demographic processes and emerging conflicts in the rural-urban fringe of the Hungarian agglomerations

Because of the special settlement system in Hungary a municipality can be divided into three parts, the central inner area (core city), other inner areas (incorporated settlements) and outskirts. Because of this system and special settlement network, the process of suburbanisation in Hungary has some unique characteristics. In this paper we examined the spatial structure and social properties of the rural-urban fringe of four Hungarian cities, with emphasise on the other inner areas and the outskirts. The outskirts are mostly scattered or interim habitations within the administrative limits of a city or village but these are usually separated from the main built-up areas and almost all of them characterised remote-rural-like infrastructure and way of life. This spatial structure resulted in the phenomenon of the suburbanisation within city limits. Our research aims to examine how it influenced local society and land use pattern in the rural parts of the agglomerations. The used method was based on a questionnaire involving 1800 households and census of outskirts plots in the sample area of a middle-sized city in West Hungary. During this process, residents tend to change their living conditions to a more rural one without leaving the municipality, thus areas of former villages and outskirts attracted 55.1% of suburban movement outside of Budapest Agglomeration since 1990. Most of the residents came from the city to rural milieu and their main motivations were low utility costs, gardening opportunities and slow lifestyle. A significant part of them is especially looking for remote-rural-like environment and community, however they want to stay close to the city. A high proportion of migrants have low-income and disadvantages. The repeated expansion of modest houses resulted in a chaotic townscape that is creating conflicts within neighborhoods. Even villages, incorporated villages and outskirts, which are at the same distance from the city centre, show significant differences in rurality, suburban motivations and society. The rural-urban fringe transformed into a highly complex spatial and social structure during post-socialist transformation, therefore the existing urban and spatial development methods of Hungarian Administration are not able to handle this phenomenon.
Knowledge, learning and development: a post-rationalist approach

The relations between knowledge, learning and development are of growing importance in development, but despite the growth of interest in this area since the mid-1990s, key issues have yet to be explored. This review argues the need to attend to how knowledge and learning are conceived in development and how they are produced through organizations. Drawing on mainstream development literature, the review argues that there is a pervasive rationalist conception of knowledge and knowledge transfer as objective and universal, which has political implications. By contrast, the review argues for a post-rationalist approach that conceives development knowledge and learning as partial, social, produced through practices, and both spatially and materially relational.
A unified solution for free vibration of orthotropic annular sector thin plates with general boundary conditions, internal radial line and circumferential arc supports

In this paper, a modified Fourier-Ritz approach is adopted to analyze the free vibration of orthotropic annular sector thin plates with general boundary conditions, internal radial line and circumferential arc supports. In the present method, regardless of boundary conditions, the displacements of the sector plates are invariantly expressed as a standard Fourier cosine series and several auxiliary closed-form functions. These auxiliary functions are introduced to eliminate any potential discontinuities of the original displacement function and its derivatives throughout the whole domain including its edges, and then to effectively enhance the convergence of the results. Since the displacement field is constructed to be adequately smooth in the whole solution domain, an accurate solution can be obtained by using Ritz procedure based on the energy functions of the sector plates. The excellent accuracy and reliability of the current solutions are compared with the results found in the literature, and numerous new results for annular sector plates with various boundary conditions are presented. New results are obtained for annular sector plates subjected to elastic boundary restraints and arbitrary internal radial line and circumferential arc supports in both directions, and they may be served as benchmark solutions for future researches.
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Spectral Distance Functions and Image Processing

Distance capacities are at the center of vital information investigation and preparing instruments, e.g. PCAarrangement, vector middle channel, and mathematical morphology. Notwithstanding its key part, a separate capacity is frequently utilized without cautious thought of its basic suppositions and scientific development. With the target of recognizing a reasonable separation work for hyper spectral pictures in order to keep up the precision of hyper spectral picture preparing comes about, we look at existing separation capacities and characterize a reasonable arrangement of choice criteria. Remembering that the determination of separation capacities is very identified with the genuine definition of the range, we likewise characterize the current separation capacities in light of how they intrinsically characterize a range. Hypothetical requirements also, conduct, and numerical tests are proposed for the assessment of separation capacities. Concerning the assessment criteria, Euclidean separation of combined range (ECS) was observed to be the most appropriate
Capital structure and corporate performance: panel evidence from oil and gas companies in Malaysia

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between capital structure and corporate performance of public listed oil and gas companies in Malaysia. For this, unbalanced panel data sets of 12 oil and gas companies were tested using panel data regression technique over the period of 2003-2013. Capital structure, the independent variable is measured by three proxies namely short-term to total debt (STDTA), long-term to total debt (LTDTA) and total debt to total asset (TTDTA). While corporate performance is measured by the companyâ€™s return on equity (ROE), return on asset (ROA) and gross margin (GM). The finding shows that capital structure is negatively related to firmâ€™s return on equity, suggesting that an increase in the firmâ€™s debt level would negatively affect its shareholders return. The effect of firmâ€™s debt level with ROA and GM on the other hand, shows no impact and appears to be insignificant.
DYNAMICAL BEHAVIOR OF KAUFFMAN NETWORKS WITH AND-OR GATES

We study the parallel dynamics of a class of Kauffman boolean nets such that each vertex has a binary state machine {AND, OR} as local transition function. We have called this class of nets AON. In a finite, connected and undirected graph, the transient length, attractors and its basins of attraction are completely determined in the case of only OR (AND) functions in the net. For finite, connected and undirected AON, an exact linear bound is given for the transient time using a Lyapunov functional. Also, a necessary and sufficient condition is given for the diffusion problem of spreading a one all over the net, which generalizes the primitivity notion on graphs. This condition also characterizes its architecture. For finite, strongly connected and directed AON a non-polynomial time bound is given for the transient time and for the period on planar graphs, together with an example where this transient time and period are attained. Furthermore, on infinite but finite connected, directed and non planar AON we simulate an universal two-register machine, which allows us to exhibit universal computing capabilities.
Low wave speed zones in the crust beneath SE Tibet revealed by ambient noise adjoint tomography

We present a refined 3D crustal model beneath SE Tibet from ambient noise adjoint tomography. Different from ray‐theory‐based tomography, adjoint tomography in this study incorporates a spectral‐element method (SEM) and takes empirical Green's functions (EGFs) of Rayleigh waves from ambient noise interferometry as the direct observation. The frequency‐dependent traveltime misfits between SEM synthetic Green's functions and EGFs are minimized with a preconditioned conjugate gradient method, meanwhile the 3D model gets improved iteratively utilizing 3D finite‐frequency kernels. The new model shows 3 – 6% shear wave speed increasing beneath the western Sichuan Basin (SCB) (depth > 15 km) and the central Chuan‐Dian Block (CDB), and 6 – 12% shear wave speed reduction in the mid‐lower crust beneath the northern and the southern CDB. The inferred spatial pattern of low wave speed zones, consistent with possible partial melt, suggests more complex and disconnected geometry than the pervasive narrow zone from the channel flow models.
Effects of 3,4-dimethylphyrazole phosphate-added nitrogen fertilizers on crop growth and N2O emissions in Southern Italy.

The effect of the nitrification inhibitor 3,4-dimethylphyrazole phosphate (DMPP) on N-fertilized crop growth and soil N 2 O emissions were studied at two experimental sites in Southern Italy, characterised by a Mediterranean climate and different soil texture. The experiments were a randomized block design of two treatments: crop fertilized with NH 4 NO 3 (considered the control treatment) or amended with DMPP plus NH 4 NO 3 (considered the DMPP treatment). ANOVA was performed to assess differences between treatments and fertilization periods whereas simple and multiple linear regressions were performed in order to assess the effect of the soil-related independent variables on soil gases emissions. Growth of potato plants fertilized with DMPP-added nitrogen was enhanced compared to control plants, whereas no benefit on maize plants grown during summer was observed. N 2 O emissions measured from soil to potato after the first fertilization with DMPP-added nitrogen was reduced during winter, but was higher than control after the second fertilizer application in spring, leading to comparable N 2 O emission factors (EF1) between treatments. In maize N 2 O emissions and EF1 were lower for DMPP compared to control treatment. The effectiveness of reduction in soil N 2 O emission was influenced by soil temperature and water-filled pore space (WFPS) in both experimental sites. However, the overall effect of WFPS was contrasting as N 2 O emissions were decreased in potato and enhanced in maize.
EDUTOURISM: EXPLORING THE PUSH-PULL FACTORS IN SELECTING A UNIVERSITY

Students around the world have recognised Malaysia as the preferred choice for college and tertiary education because of its low cost of living and high quality education. Several underlying factors also contribute to their decision in selecting a university. However, a thorough understanding of the selection process by international students in the Malaysian context has yet to be done. Hence, a preliminary study was conducted to understand the factors that motivate these students to choose Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as their institute of higher learning. A total of 130 respondents ranging from undergraduate and PhD students participated in the study. From the analysis, pull factor such as “institution image” significantly influenced the satisfaction level of the international students to choose UKM. Meanwhile, push factor of “job prospect” significantly influenced these students to recommend UKM as a study destination.
The Relationship between Self-efficacy in Research and Research Performance A study on Students of Medical Sciences University of Mashhad

Introduction: Research is one of the most interesting areas in which the effects of self-efficacy and confidence have been studied but little attention has been paid to it in Iran. The purpose of this study is to survey the relationship between self-efficacy in research and research performance among students of Medical Sciences University of Mashhad. Methods: This descriptive correlation study was performed on the population of all students of Mashhad Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Dentistry in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences within 2011-2012 academic years. Using proportional stratified sampling method, the sample size was defined based on faculty and finally 185 students were selected to participate in the study. Questionnaires of research self-efficacy and research performance were used for data collection. Data was analyzed using Pearson’s correlations, regression, and t-test for independent groups. Results: There was a significant correlation between self-efficacy in research and all its components (excluding self-efficacy in statistics) with students’ research performance (p<0.01). Simple regression coefficients indicated that research self-efficacy scale was able to predict students’ research performance (p<0.05) and the results of multiple regression beta coefficients showed that among seven subcomponents of self-efficacy, only the subcomponent of report writing is able to predict performance (p< 0.05). In addition, the results of independent t-test showed that there was no significant difference between male and female students in terms of research performance. Conclusion: In order to improve students’ research performance, they must be ensured about their capabilities and research skills.
Theoretical, regulatory and practical implications of logistics

Background: The logistics has its practical input in creating economical strategies as well as in creating modern economic environment. Processes of planning, designing and functioning of logistic systems must be based both on the theoretical knowledge covering various areas as well as practical experiences to provide the re quired support. To provide logistic services in the rational way, it i s necessary to learn the complicated set of implica tions resulting from three areas covering the theoretical knowledge, pra ctical ones as well as the regulation by the law. Methods: The triad of three concepts: theory, practice and r egulation is the main area of consideration in rela tion to tasks of the logistic support provided by any organizatio n for any production process. The aim of this paper focuses on the necessity of taking into account implications among theory, practice and regulation during the process of analyzing, designing and implementation of systems of the logi stic support. The lack of awareness of differences between various implications or ignoring them must lead to irration al behaviors. Results: The implications among theory, practice and legisl ative regulation of logistics presented differently than usually, broaden the logistic knowledge and at the same time provide the tool of the rationalization o f logistic services in all kinds of activities. Conclusions: The correct identification of tasks and functions of the logistics leads to the recognition of its su bject and tasks and correct identification of implications oc curring among theory, practice and regulation. This knowledge is indispensable in the process of creation of project s of logistic services of each activity, both busin ess and non-business one.
Sleep time: Its consequences on performance of bulk emulsion explosive

This study assesses degree of deterioration of bulk emulsion explosive due to sleeping by using velocity of detonation (VOD). A reduction in VOD (10.0%) was observed when explosive cartridges were left at ambient temperature for 15 days in laboratory environment. In-hole VOD also fell from 4920 m/s down to 4359 m/s (11.0%) in 15 days of sleeping in real blast environment.
Analysis of the downward transport in RICO observations

The existence of a subsiding shell around cumulus clouds has been observed before in several aircraft measurement campaigns. Recent results from large-eddy simulations (LES) pointed out that the downward mass flux through the shell compensates a significant fraction of the upward mass flux through the cloud. In this study, airplane measurements from the Rain In Cumulus over the Ocean (RICO) field campaign are used to verify this compensating mass flux. Just like in the LES results, the in-shell mass flux is found to be significant. However, a few differences were found in comparison with the LES results; most of them were explained by taking into account the difference between the 2-dimensional slabs in LES and the 1-dimensional lines from airplane observations.
Castile Evaporite Karst Potential Map of the Gypsum Plain, Eddy County, New Mexico and Culberson County, Texas: A GIS Methodological Comparison

Castile Formation gypsum crops out over ,1,800 km in the western Delaware Basin where it forms the majority of the Gypsum Plain. Karst development is well recognized in the Gypsum Plain (i.e., filled and open sinkholes with associated caves); however, the spatial occurrence has been poorly known. In order to evaluate the extent and distribution of karst development within the Castile portion of the Gypsum Plain, combined field and Geographic Information System (GIS) studies were conducted, which enable a first approximation of regional speleogenesis and delineate karst-related natural resources for management. Field studies included physical mapping of 50, 1-km sites, including identification of karst features (sinkholes, caves, and springs) and geomorphic mapping. GIS-based studies involved analyses of karst features based on public data, including Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Digital Raster Graphic, (DRG) and Digital Orthophoto Quad (DOQ) formats. GIS analyses consistently underestimate the actual extent and density of karst development, based on karst features identified during field studies. However, DOQ analyses coupled with field studies appears to produce accurate models of karst development. As a result, a karst potential map of the Castile outcrop region was developed which reveals that karst development within the Castile Formation is highly clustered. Approximately 40% of the region effectively exhibits no karst development (,1 feature/km). Two small regions (,3 km each) display intense karst development (.40 features/km) located within the northern extent of the Gypsum Plain, while many regions of significant karst development (.15 features/ km) are distributed more widely. The clustered distribution of karst development suggests that speleogenesis within the Castile Formation is dominated by hypogenic, transverse processes.
A Pleistocene rhinocerotid (Mammalia, Perissodactyla) from the Bisan-Seto area, western Japan

©The Geological Society of Japan 2017 433 Abstract: We describe the characteristics of a Rhinocerotidae femur and tibia found within sea-floor sediments in the Bisan-Seto region, western Japan, a region for which the mammal fauna has been assigned the Middle Pleistocene age. Based on morphological and metrical comparisons between the studied specimens and those from Pleistocene rhinoceroses from Eurasia (Stephanorhinus, Coelodonta, and Rhinoceros), the studied specimens can be referred to as Stephanorhinus sp. , although their more specific identification is not possible given a lack of further skeletal elements. Nevertheless, our study confirms the presence of Stephanorhinus during the Middle Pleistocene in Japan and supports similar finds elsewhere in western Japan (e.g., Isa in Yamaguchi Prefecture). Report
Does expression choice affect the analysis of light spectrum and facial emotion recognition?

Facial emotion recognition has been used as a representative pedestrian activity in studies examining the effect of changes in road lighting. Past studies have drawn conclusions using results averaged across performance with the six universally recognised expressions. This paper asks whether expression choice matters. A reanalysis of past data for each unique expression does not suggest a change in the conclusion that facial emotion recognition is not significantly affected by the spectral power distribution of the lighting.
Influence of Promotion and Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance

The purpose of this study is to know (1) Promotion of positions held; (2) Employee job satisfaction; (3) employee performance; (4 The influence of promotion and job satisfaction on employee performance in Makasar Government Region, either simultaneously or partially. The method used is descriptive survey method and explanatory. The unit of analysis in this research is the employees of Makassar Government Region, with a sample of 50 people, and the method of analysis used is the frequency distribution and path analysis. Based on the results of the analysis, then obtained as follows, Promotion positions Makassar Government Region has in accordance with the field and expertise, Job Satisfaction employees of Makasar Government Region currently considered satisfied, Employees of Makassar Government Region is considered to have a high enough performance as well as job promotion and job satisfaction affect the performance of employees of Makassar Government Region, but when viewed partially, it turns out the promotion of dominant positions affects their performance
Price Formation on Land Market Auctions in East Germany – An Empirical Analysis

Although determinants of agricultural land prices have received considerable attention in the literature, little is known about price formation on structured markets such as land auctions. This paper aims to empirically test theoretical predictions regarding price formation in land market auctions. The analysis is conducted for the case of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, where state-owned land constitutes a significant share of the agricultural land market. The utilised data consists of public auction data provided by the Landgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt (i.e. the rural development agency in Saxony-Anhalt), and covers approximately 700 calls for bids from 2003 to 2010, supplemented with regional and structural data. Spatial correlation of land prices is considered by applying a spatial econometrics approach. Our analysis shows that apart from land characteristics, the number of bidders and the share of non-agricultural investors have an impact on the land price. Der landwirtschaftliche Bodenmarkt ist Gegenstand zahlreicher empirischer Analysen, und es ist weitgehend unstrittig, welches die hauptsA¤chlichen Preisdeterminanten sind. Allerdings ist wenig A¼ber die Preisbildung in strukturierten MA¤rkten bekannt, beispielsweise Auktionen mit A¶ffentlichen Ausschreibungen. Ziel dieser Studie ist es, auf Basis der Auktionspreistheorie Hypothesen A¼ber die Wirkung auktionsspezifischer Preisdeterminanten herzuleiten und empirisch zu prA¼fen. Die Analyse wird exemplarisch fA¼r Sachsen-Anhalt durchgefA¼hrt, da in diesem Bundesland die Landgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt im Rahmen des Privatisierungsprozesses der ehemals volkseigenen FlA¤chen als institutioneller Anbieter auf dem Bodenmarkt agiert und A¶ffentlich ausschreibt. Der verwendete Datensatz umfasst circa 700 Ausschreibungen im Zeitraum von 2003 bis 2010, die mit strukturellen Daten aus der Regionalstatistik angereichert werden. Unter BerA¼cksichtigung von rA¤umlicher Korrelation der Preise mittels rA¤umlich-A¶konometrischer Methoden kann gezeigt werden, dass zum einen die Eigenschaften des FlA¤chenloses, wie zum Beispiel die BodenqualitA¤t, und zum anderen auktionsspezifische Variablen, wie die Anzahl der Gebote sowie der Anteil nicht-landwirtschaftlicher Bieter, den Preis signifikant beeinflussen.