Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
RADIO AND MID-INFRARED PROPERTIES OF COMPACT STARBURSTS: DISTANCING THEMSELVES FROM THE MAIN SEQUENCE

We investigate the relationship between 8.44 GHz brightness temperatures and 1.4 to 8.44 GHz radio spectral indices with 6.2 μm polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) emission and 9.7 μm silicate absorption features for a sample of 36 local luminous and ultraluminous infrared galaxies. We find that galaxies having small 6.2 μm PAH equivalent widths (EQWs), which signal the presence of weak PAH emission and/or an excess of very hot dust, also have flat spectral indices. The three active galactic nuclei (AGN) identified through their excessively large 8.44 GHz brightness temperatures are also identified as AGN via their small 6.2 μm PAH EQWs. We also find that the flattening of the radio spectrum increases with increasing silicate optical depth, 8.44 GHz brightness temperature, and decreasing size of the radio source even after removing potential AGN, supporting the idea that compact starbursts show spectral flattening as the result of increased free–free absorption. These correlations additionally suggest that the dust obscuration in these galaxies must largely be coming from the vicinity of the compact starburst itself, and is not distributed throughout the (foreground) disk of the galaxy. Finally, we investigate the location of these infrared-bright systems relative to the main sequence (star formation rate versus stellar mass) of star-forming galaxies in the local universe. We find that the radio spectral indices of galaxies flatten with increasing distance above the main sequence, or in other words, with increasing specific star formation rate. This indicates that galaxies located above the main sequence, having high specific star formation rates, are typically compact starbursts hosting deeply embedded star formation that becomes more optically thick in the radio and infrared with increased distance above the main sequence.
Properties of the bound Λ(Σ)NN system and hyperon-nucleon interactions

The Faddeev equations for the hypertriton are solved precisely using the Nijmegen hyperon nucleon and realistic NN interactions. The hypertriton turns out to be bound at the experimental value. Thereby the A-:E conversion is crucial. States of the A(:E)NN system with quantum numbers (T, J) different from (0, ~) are not bound. We visualized properties of the hypertriton wave function in various ways. -E-H and the free propagator as well as the baryon-baryon 1:. operators are 2 x 2 matrices. The nucleon-nucleon T matrix 1:- 12 is of course diagonal and only the inherent free propagator distinguishes the presence of a A or a ~.
The Impact of Nondeterminism on Reproducibility in Deep Reinforcement Learning

While deep reinforcement learning (DRL) has enjoyed several recent successes, results reported in the literature are often difficult to reliably reproduce. Difficulties in reproducibility can arise due to many factors, including the lack of access to computational resources or the lack of knowledge of specific implementation details. Another factor of particular importance in the specific case of DRL is the ability to control for sources of nondeterminism during the training process. This is because DRL is faced with the challenges of a nonstationary training distribution and additional sources of randomness that are absent from other areas of machine learning. In this paper, we (1) enable deterministic training in DRL by identifying and controlling for all sources of nondeterminism present during training, and (2) perform an ablation study that shows how these sources of nondeterminism can impact the performance of a DRL agent. We find that even simple sources of nondeterminism such as those stemming from nondeterministic GPU operations can lead to large differences in performance between training runs. Lastly, we make available our deterministic implementation of deep Q-learning [14].
Polityka wobec rodziny i rodzicielstwa w Polsce

Diese Publikation setzt sich mit Familie, Elternschaft und Familienpolitik auseinander. Dabei wird der demographische Prozess untersucht und Schwerpunkte dargelegt. Welche Anderungen gibt es bei den Frauen- und Mannerollen in der Familie zu verzeichnen? Welchen Beschaftigungen gehen Frauen nach und welche Betreuungsleistungen stehen den Eltern fur ihre Kinder zu? Die Publikation, die im Rahmen der Warschauer Debatten zur Sozialpolitik entstanden ist, setzt sich mit dem Wandel des Familienlebens und mit den Problemen der Familienpolitik in Polen auseinander.
Öğretmen Adaylarının Çevre Bilinci ve Çevresel Duyarlılıklarının Çeşitli Değişkenler Açısından İncelenmesi

Bu arastirma ogretmen adaylarinin cevre bilinci ve cevresel duyarliliklarini bazi degiskenler acisindan incelemistir. Arastirmaya 7 farkli bransta ogretmen adayi katilmistir. Bunlar ortaogretim Biyoloji, Fizik, Kimya, Sosyoloji, Cografya, Tarih ve Ilkogretim Fen Bilgisi ogretmen adaylaridir. Arastirmada veri toplama araci olarak Yesilyurt, Gul ve Demir (2013) tarafindan ortaogretim Biyoloji ogretmen adaylari icin gelistirilen “Cevre Bilinci ve Cevresel Duyarlilik” olcegi kullanilmistir. Arastirma toplam 242 ogretmen adayinin verileri ile yurutulmustur. Arastirma sonucu ogretmen adaylarinin Cevre Bilinci ve Cevresel Duyarliliklarinin branslari ve cinsiyetleri arasinda anlamli bir farklilik gostermedigi belirlenmistir. Ancak olcegin Cevresel Duyarlilik boyutunda branslar arasinda anlamli bir farklilik bulunmustur. Literatur baglaminda tartisma ve oneriler ile arastirma sonlandirilmistir.
Improved Renal Function in De Novo Renal Transplant Patients on Sirolimus Maintenance Therapy Following Discontinuation of Cyclosporine

In the presirolimus era, cyclosporine withdrawal in de novo renal transplant patients was associated with increased rates of rejections; thus, no improvement in long-term graft survival was achieved. However, those patients who did not reject exhibited longer graft survival than did those on cyclosporine. In recent years sirolimus has been introduced into clinical practice and, so far, 4 randomized cyclosporine withdrawal trials in de novo patients after renal transplantation have been published, together with 3 smaller studies directly comparing cyclosporine with sirolimus. The main finding in all these studies was better renal function after cyclosporine withdrawal. In the largest trial with the longest follow-up there was even a trend toward higher rates of graft survival at 3 years and fewer histopathological findings in protocol biopsies at that time. Whether this success in renal function and graft survival will project to prolonged patient survival remains to be determined. In summary, with the introduction of sirolimus as a potent immunosuppressive but nonnephrotoxic drug, a considerable improvement in graft and patient survival might be possible.
Geography, Productivity, and Trade: Does Selection Explain Why Some Locations are More Productive than Others?

Two main hypotheses are usually put forward to explain the productivity advantages of larger cities: agglomeration economies and firm selection. Combes et al. (2012) propose an empirical approach to disentangle these two effects and fail to find any impact of selection on local productivity differences. We theoretically show that selection effects do emerge when asymmetric trade and entry costs and different spatial scale at which agglomeration and selection may work are properly taken into account. The empirical findings confirm that agglomeration effects play a major role. However, they also show a substantial increase in the importance of the selection effect when asymmetric trade costs and a different spatial scale are taken into account.
STRICHARTZ ESTIMATES AND STRAUSS CONJECTURE ON VARIOUS SETTINGS

In this thesis, I include two works both focusing on existence and regularity of solutions of semilinear wave equations. In the first work I provide general Strichartz estimates for certain perturbed wave equation, equipped with these estimates I am able to verify the Strauss Conjecture for semilinear wave equations with 2 obstacles when n = 3. I also obtain the sharp life span for the subcritical case n = 3, 2 < p < pc, by using a real interpolation method. In the second work (joint with Chengbo Wang), we verify the Strauss conjecture for semilinear wave equations on asymptotically Euclidean manifolds when n=3,4, we also give an almost sharp life span for the subcritical case when n=3. The main ingredients include a KSS type estimate with 0 < μ < 1/2 and weighted Strichartz estimates of order two. Readers: Dr. Christopher Sogge (Advisor) and Dr. Chengbo Wang.
Oceanographic Responses to Climate in the Northwest Atlantic

Andrew J. Pershing*, Charles H. Greene*, Charles Hannah†, David G. Mountain‡, Doug Sameoto†, Erica Head†, Jack W. Jossi§, Mark C. Benfield||, Philip C. Reid¶ & Ted G. Durbin# Ocean Resources & Ecosystems Program, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA* Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4A2, Canada† Northeast Fisheries Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, Woods Hole, MA 02543, USA‡ Northeast Fisheries Center, National Marine Fisheries Service, Narragansett, RI 02882, USA§ Coastal Fisheries Institute, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA|| Sir Alister Hardy Foundation for Ocean Science, Plymouth PL1 2PB, UK¶ Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, RI 02882, USA#
Large-Eddy Simulation of Turbulent Flow over an Axisymmetric Hill

Large-Eddy Simulation (LES) of high Reynolds number turbulent flow over an axisymmetric hill of height H = 2δ, where δ is the incoming turbulent boundary layer thickness, is presented in this paper. Surface mean pressure, flow visualization and mean velocity profiles are presented and compared with experiments. In general, good agreement is obtained for the surface mean pressure and axial flow profiles. Analysis of the results show that multiple separation and reattachments occur on the lee-side of the hill. These results are also consistent with experimental observations, although there are some differences. The flow field is further analyzed to understand the dynamics of the flow.
Longitudinal Effects of Technology Integration and Teacher Professional Development on Students’ Mathematics Achievement

Background:MathForward is a program that provides teacher professional development and integrates the use of technology as a tool in the classroom.Material and methods:The present study examined all students’ mathematics growth from 2012 to 2013 and observed how students’ mathematics scores changed after their school implemented the MathForward program. The sample consisted of two years of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test data for a total of 563 students. The participants took the first STAAR examination in 2012 at the end of 7th grade and took the second examination in 2013 at the end of 8th grade.Results:In general, regardless of background or student characteristic, pupils increased their mathematics STAAR test scores statistically significantly (p < .05) with the Cohen’s d effect size of 0.26. Conclusions:Properly implemented, MathForward could be useful in raising the mathematics achievement of students.
Prices and Price Dispersion on the Web: Evidence from the Online Book Industry

Using data collected between August 1999 and January 2000 covering 399 books, including New York Times bestsellers, computer bestsellers, and random books, we examine pricing by thirty-two online bookstores. One common prediction is that the reduction in search costs on the Internet relative to the physical channel would cause both price and price dispersion to fall. Over the sample period, we find no change in either price or price dispersion. Another prediction of the search literature is that the prices and price dispersion of advertised items or items that are purchased repeatedly will be lower than for unadvertised or infrequently purchased items. Prices across categories of books appear to conform to this prediction, with New York Times bestsellers having the lowest prices as a fraction of the publisher's suggested price and random books having the highest prices. Interestingly, price dispersion does not conform with this prediction, apparently for reasons related to stores' decisions to carry particular books. One reason why we may not observe convergence in prices is because stores have succeeded in differentiating themselves even though they are selling a commodity product. We observe differentiation (or attempted differentiation) by a significant number of firms.
Forecasting performance of New Keynesian model the small-scale hybrid

This paper uses quarterly ex post and real-time U.S. data to show that the very simple hybrid New Keynesian model of Clarida, Galí and Gertler [1999. The Science of Monetary Policy: A New Keynesian Perspective. Journal of Economic Literature 37, 1661-1707] can provide forecasts comparable to those based on Bayesian reduced-form vector autoregressive models. The issue is important, since several recent papers have suggested different ways to improve the forecast performance of New Keynesian models at the cost of increasing the complexity of model mechanisms, thus reducing the practicability of these approaches. JEL Classification: C11; C32; E37; E47.
Search for the rare decays B+-->mu+mu-K+, B-->mu+mu-K*(892), and Bs-->mu+mu- phi at CDF

We search for b ! s(cid:1) þ (cid:1) (cid:1) transitions in B meson ( B þ , B 0 , or B 0 s ) decays with 924 pb (cid:1) 1 of p (cid:1) p collisions at ﬃﬃﬃ s p ¼ 1 : 96 TeV collected with the CDF II detector at the Fermilab Tevatron. We ﬁnd excesses with signiﬁcances of 4.5, 2.9, and 2.4 standard deviations in the B þ ! (cid:1) þ (cid:1) (cid:1) K þ , B 0 ! (cid:1) þ (cid:1) (cid:1) K (cid:2) ð 892 Þ 0 , and B 0 s ! (cid:1) þ (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:2) decay modes, respectively. Using B ! J= c h ( h ¼ K þ , K (cid:2) ð 892 Þ 0 , (cid:2) ) decays as normalization channels, we report branching fractions for the previously observed B þ and B 0 decays, B ð B þ ! (cid:1) þ (cid:1) (cid:1) K þ Þ ¼ ð 0 : 59 (cid:3) 0 : 15 (cid:3) 0 : 04 Þ (cid:4) 10 (cid:1) 6 , and B ð B 0 ! (cid:1) þ (cid:1) (cid:1) K (cid:2) ð 892 Þ 0 Þ ¼ ð 0 : 81 (cid:3) 0 : 30 (cid:3) 0 : 10 Þ (cid:4) 10 (cid:1) 6 , where the ﬁrst uncertainty is statistical, and the second is systematic. We set an upper limit on the relative branching fraction B ð B 0 s ! (cid:1) þ (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:2) Þ = B ð B 0 s ! J= c (cid:2) Þ < 2 : 6 ð 2 : 3 Þ (cid:4) 10 (cid:1) 3 at the 95(90)% conﬁdence level, which is the most stringent to date.
Speech and Language Difficulties in Children With and Without a Family History of Dyslexia

Comorbidity between SLI and dyslexia is well documented. Researchers have variously argued that dyslexia is a separate disorder from SLI, or that children with dyslexia show a subset of the difficulties shown in SLI. This study examines these hypotheses by assessing whether family history of dyslexia and speech and language difficulties are separable risk factors for literacy difficulties. Forty-six children with a family risk of dyslexia (FRD) and 36 children receiving speech therapy (SLT) were compared to 128 typically developing children. A substantial number (41.3%) of the children with FRD had received SLT. The nature of their difficulties did not differ in severity or form from those shown by the other children in SLT. However, both SLT and FRD were independent risk factors in predicting reading difficulties both concurrently and 6 months later. It is argued that the results are best explained in terms of Pennington's (2006) multiple deficits model.
Assessment of Nutritional Status of School Going Children in Gujarat

Objectives: To evaluate the nutritional health status of school going children in Gujarat Methods: A cross-sectional study on apparently healthy adolescents (10 14 years, n = 604) from different SES, was conducted in Gujarat, Western India. The outcome parameters included anthropometric measures, body composition, and serum 25 OHD and haemoglobin concentrations (in sub-sample). Chi-square test was used to estimate the percentage prevalence of stunting, wasting, % fat mass (FM), vitamin D status and anaemia amongst school going children. Results: Girls were significantly taller and heavier than boys and also had significantly increased fat mass (FM) and bone mineral content (BMC) whereas boys had significantly increased muscle mass (MM) and fat free mass (FFM). 9% of both boys and girls showed wasting whereas 9 % of the boys and 6% of the girls were at the risk of being overweight (p > 0.05). Similarly 10% boys and 7% girls were stunted and 31% boys and 21% girls had subnormal height (p < 0.05). 63% boys and 43% girls were underfat; in contrast, 8% boys and 6% girls were overfat and 10% boys and 5% girls were obese (p < 0.05). We found a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D, 34% boys and 30% girls had insufficient (between 20 ng/ml to 30 ng/ml) and 60% boys and 69% girls had deficient (< 20 ng/ml) serum 25OHD concentration. One fifth of the study population was suffering from mild/moderate anaemia. Conclusion: Stunting and underfat were observed more often in boys as compared to girls. There exists a high prevalence of hypovitaminosis D in adolescents of Gujarat. *Corresponding author: Prerna Patel, Principal Investigator and Women Scientist Scheme (WOS-A), Department of Biotechnology, Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, Patan – 384265, Gujarat, India, Tel: +91-9724305528; E-mail: prernappatel@gmail.com Received Date: November 20, 2016 Accepted Date: November 25, 2016 Published Date: November 28, 2016
Utilization of Ashwagandha, Ginger and Shatavari root powder for the preparation of value added “Cookies”

Value addition of food products by incorporating medicinal herbs is a best way to add their nutritional benefits in the daily diet of humans to combat with various degenerative diseases. The study was carried out with objectives to access the sensory attributes and cost of the prepared value added food product. Three treatments and one control for each products i.e. T1, T2, and T3 were prepared by incorporation of medicinal root powder and control (T0) with 100% besan for Cheela. Sensory evaluations for prepared products were done by using the 9-point hedonic scale. Data obtained were statistically analyzed by using analysis of variance (ANOVA), critical difference (CD). In context with organoleptic attributes, T2 (5% ashwagandha+ 5% ginger+ 10% Shatavari + 80% besan) was most acceptable in comparison with other treatments. Cost of the ‘Cheela’ per 100 gm of raw ingredients as the prevailing cost of the raw materials was T0 is Rs. 7.75 for treatment, T1 is Rs. 12.05, T2 is Rs. 16.35 and T3 is Rs. 20.65.
KEPLER-21b: A 1.6 REarth PLANET TRANSITING THE BRIGHT OSCILLATING F SUBGIANT STAR HD 179070

We present Kepler observations of the bright (V = 8.3), oscillating star HD 179070. The observations show transit-like events which reveal that the star is orbited every 2.8 days by a small, 1.6 REarth object. Seismic studies of HD 179070 using short cadence Kepler observations show that HD 179070 has a frequency–power spectrum consistent with solar-like oscillations that are acoustic p-modes. Asteroseismic analysis provides robust values for the mass and radius of HD 179070, 1.34 ± 0.06 M☉ and 1.86 ± 0.04 R☉, respectively, as well as yielding an age of 2.84 ± 0.34 Gyr for this F5 subgiant. Together with ground-based follow-up observations, analysis of the Kepler light curves and image data, and blend scenario models, we conservatively show at the >99.7% confidence level (3σ) that the transit event is caused by a 1.64 ± 0.04 REarth exoplanet in a 2.785755 ± 0.000032 day orbit. The exoplanet is only 0.04 AU away from the star and our spectroscopic observations provide an upper limit to its mass of ∼10 MEarth (2σ). HD 179070 is the brightest exoplanet host star yet discovered by Kepler.
Nonconvex minimization problems

I. The central result. The grandfather of it all is the celebrated 1961 theorem of Bishop and Phelps (see [7], [8]) that the set of continuous linear functionals on a Banach space E which attain their maximum on a prescribed closed convex bounded subset X c E is norm-dense in £*. The crux of the proof lies in introducing a certain convex cone in E, associating with it a partial ordering, and applying to the latter a transfinite induction argument (Zorn's lemma). This argument was later used in different settings by Brondsted and Rockafellar (see [9]) and by F. Browder (see [11]). The various situations can be adequately summarized in a diagram:
Cash holdings , risk , and expected returns †

In this paper I develop and empirically test a model that highlights how the correlation between cash flows and a source of aggregate risk affects a firm’s optimal cash holding policy. In the model, riskier firms (i.e., firms with a higher correlation between cash flows and the aggregate shock) are more likely to use costly external funding to finance their growth option exercises and have higher optimal savings. This precautionary savings motive implies a positive relation between expected equity returns and cash holdings. In addition, this positive relation is stronger for firms with less valuable growth options. Using a data set of US pubic companies, I find evidence consistent with the model’s predictions.
Does Active Labour Market Policy Work? Lessons from the Swedish Experiences

The Swedish experiences of the 1990s provide a unique example of how large-scale active labour market programmes (ALMPs) have been used as a means to fight high unemployment. This paper surveys the empirical studies of the effects of ALMPs in Sweden. On the whole, ALMPs have probably reduced open unemployment, but also reduced regular employment. The overall policy conclusion is that ALMPs of the scale used in Sweden in the 1990s are not an efficient means of employment policy. To be effective, ALMPs should be used on a smaller scale.
Integrating Constraints and Benefits to Identify Responsive Target Markets for Museum Attractions

The three research questions addressed by this study were (1) What were the major constraints that inhibited museum-goers from visiting museum attractions in Galveston, Texas? (2) What benefits did museum-goers seek from their visits? and (3) Can these constraints and benefits be meaningfully interpreted to identify target groups that are likely to be either more or less responsive to marketing efforts directed at them? A systematic sample of 1,083 museum-goers responded to an instrument containing six constraint domains and five benefit domains. Their domain scores were used to group respondents into five constraint clusters and four benefit clusters. The benefit and constraint clusters were cross-tabulated to form a 20-cell matrix. Interpretation of the matrix led to the selection of four target markets likely to yield the greatest return on marketing effort.
The Northern Appalachian Anomaly: A modern asthenospheric upwelling

The Northern Appalachian Anomaly (NAA) is an intense, laterally localized (400 km diameter) low‐velocity anomaly centered in the asthenosphere beneath southern New England. Its maximum shear velocity contrast, at 200 km depth, is about 10%, and its compressional‐to‐shear velocity perturbation ratio is about unity, values compatible with it being a modern thermal anomaly. Although centered close to the track of the Great Meteor hot spot, it is not elongated parallel to it and does not crosscut the cratonic margin. In contrast to previous explanations, we argue that the NAA's spatial association with the hot spot track is coincidental and that it is caused by small‐scale upwelling associated with an eddy in the asthenospheric flow field at the continental margin. That the NAA is just one of several low‐velocity features along the eastern margin of North America suggests that this process may be globally ubiquitous.