Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Sparsity by Worst-Case Quadratic Penalties

This paper proposes a new robust regression interpretation of sparse penalties such as the elastic net and the group-lasso. Beyond providing a new viewpoint on these penalization schemes, our approach results in a unified optimization strategy. Our evaluation experiments demonstrate that this strategy, implemented on the elastic net, is computationally extremely efficient for small to medium size problems. Our accompanying software solves problems at machine precision in the time required to get a rough estimate with competing state-of-the-art algorithms.
Parallel distributed compensation of nonlinear systems by Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model

We present a design methodology for stabilization of a class of nonlinear systems. First, we approximate a nonlinear plant with a Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model. Then a model-based fuzzy controller design utilizing the concept of so-called "parallel distributed compensation" is employed. The design procedure is conceptually simple and straightforward. The method is illustrated by application to the problem of balancing an inverted pendulum on a cart. <<ETX>>
Kids Learning Engineering Science Using LEGO and the Programmable Brick

With the aim of introducing ideas in engineering science to students at the elementary and high school levels, we have created the “Programmable Brick,” a new educational technology, and collaborated with teachers in the design and assessment of curricular plans for introducing the technology to the classroom. Using the Programmable Brick, students explore a variety of concepts, including sensing, control, and systems. Central to our approach is the belief that children learn most effectively when they are engaged in design, construction, and debugging activities. This paper reports results from a collaboration with three teachers—two elementary, one high school—developing curricular and testing models for introducing these materials to the classroom over the 1994–95 academic year.
Basic characteristics of active tectonics of China

During the last 20 years, studies on active tectonics in China have entered a new quantitative research stage and made a great progress. Summing up the quantitative results, a Map of Active Tectonics of China on the scale of 1: 4 million has been compiled. In the map all types of active tectonics and their kinematic parameters are reflected in possible detail, such as active faults, active folds, active basins, active blocks, volcanoes, and earthquakes. This paper summarizes the basic characteristics of active tectonics of China. The Himalaya Mountains and Taiwan Island are major plate boundaries where the slip rates are larger than 15 mm/a. Tectonic activity in the continental intraplate region is characterized by block motion. The crust and lithosphere in the region were dissected into blocks with different orders. Of them the Qinghai-Xizang (Tibet), Xinjiang, and North China block regions exhibit the most recent tectonic activity. The kinematic characteristics of more than 200 active tectonic zones indicate that the intraplate tectonic activity represents a block motion at a limited low rate. Horizontal slip rate along the tectonic boundary belts between the blocks is generally less than 10 mm/a, and 10–15 mm/a in maximum, and hence it does not support the continental escape theory of high rate of slip.
The Moderating Effect of Trust on the Relationship between Autonomy and Knowledge Sharing: A National Multi-industry Survey of Knowledge Workers

Purpose This research explores the impact of motivation type, relative autonomy, and trust on knowledge sharing behavior among American research and development professionals sampled from a variety of industries. Design/Methodology/Approach Knowledge sharing (KS) was measured using a scale comprised of tacit and explicit KS subscales. Motivation type was measured with a self-determination theory-based scale comprised of three extrinsic motivation subscales (external, introjected, and identified) and an intrinsic motivation subscale. A relative autonomy index was calculated using motivation subscale scores. Three scales were employed to measure institution-based, benevolence-based, and competence-based trust. Correlation and hierarchical multiple regression were used to asses the relationship between predictor variables (trust, motivation type, and relative autonomy) and KS, as well as the moderating role of trust. Findings Institution-based trust, benevolence-based trust, and competence-based trust positively affect knowledge sharing, so do relative autonomy, introjected, identified, and intrinsic motivation. External extrinsic motivation has no effect. Benevolence-based and institution-based trust moderate the relationship between relative autonomy and KS. Practical implications The findings suggest that organizations can increase KS by encouraging worker autonomy. Where this is impractical, organizations can minimize the effects of low autonomy by fostering institutional and interpersonal (benevolence-based) trust. Originality/value This paper provides a novel, empirically grounded model of knowledge sharing behavior that allows researchers and practitioners to reinterpret the existing literature in a way that integrates seemingly contradictory findings on the roles of trust and intrinsic/extrinsic motivation. Limitations Because the study did not employ an intervention, further experimental research is needed to establish the causal relationships suggested in the findings. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Harnessing Knowledge Dynamics: Principled Organizational Knowing & Learning

Dr. Mark E. Nissen is Associate Professor of Information Science & Management at the Naval Postgraduate School, USA. His research focuses on knowledge dynamics. He approaches technology, work and organizations as an integrated design problem. Recent research has focused on the phenomenology of knowledge flows. Dr. Nissen’s publications span knowledge management, information systems, project management, organization studies and related fields. In 2000, he received the Menneken Faculty Award for Excellence in Scientific Research, the top research award available to faculty at the Naval Postgraduate School. In 2001, he received a prestigious Young Investigator Grant Award from the Office of Naval Research. In 2002 – 2003, he spent his sabbatical year in the Stanford Engineering School. He founded the Center for Edge Power at the Naval Postgraduate School in 2004, and currently serves as Regional Editor (Americas) for the journal Knowledge Management Research & Practice and participates on the Boards of multiple scholarly journals. Before his information systems Ph.D. at the University of Southern California, he acquired over a dozen years’ management experience in the aerospace and electronics industries. Market: This premier publication is essential for all academic and research library reference collections. It is a crucial tool for academicians, researchers, and practitioners and is ideal forclassroom use. Mark E. Nissen (Naval Postgraduate School, USA)
Soil-erosion and runoff prevention by plant covers. A review

Soil erosion is a critical environmental problem throughout the world’s terrestrial ecosystems. Erosion inflicts multiple, serious damages in managed ecosystems such as crops, pastures, or forests as well as in natural ecosystems. In particular, erosion reduces the water-holding capacity because of rapid water runoff, and reduces soil organic matter. As a result, nutrients and valuable soil biota are transported. At the same time, species diversity of plants, animals, and microbes is significantly reduced. One of the most effective measures for erosion control and regeneration the degraded former soil is the establishment of plant covers. Indeed, achieving future of safe environment depends on conserving soil, water, energy, and biological resources. Soil erosion can be controlled through a process of assessment at regional scales for the development and restoration of the plant cover, and the introduction of conservation measures in the areas at greatest risk. Thus, conservation of these vital resources needs to receive high priority to ensure the effective protection of managed and natural ecosystems. This review article highlights three majors topics: (1) the impact of erosion of soil productivity with particular focus on climate and soil erosion; soil seal and crust development; and C losses from soils; (2) land use and soil erosion with particular focus on soil loss in agricutural lands; shrub and forest lands; and the impact of erosion in the Mediterranean terraced lands; and (3) the impact of plant covers on soil erosion with particular focus on Mediterranean factors affecting vegetation; plant roots and erosion control; and plant cover and biodiversity.
Quantum-inspired Neural Networks

Quantum computing (physically-based computation founded on quantum-theoretic concepts) is gaining prominence because of recent claims for its massively increased computational e(cid:14)ciency, its potential for bridging brain and mind, and its increasing relevance as computer technology develops into nanotechnology. Its impact on neural information processing has so far been minimal. This paper introduces some basic concepts inspired by quantum theory for use in neural network training and identi(cid:12)es a method inspired by the `manyuniverses' interpretation of quantum behaviour which promises greater e(cid:14)ciency and perhaps solvability of problems currently not amenable to a neural network approach. Instead of one network being trained on many patterns, many single layer networks are trained on one pattern each. The weights of each network are used to derive a quantum network, the weights of which are calculated as a superposition of individual network weights. Two microfeature tasks are used for network training. Each quantum network is compared with a standard control network. This shows that, on average, the quantum networks learn faster than the controls and give an equal number of errors, or less, in testing.
HiPCrypto: a high-performance VLSI cryptographic chip

Data security is an important issue in today's computer networks. This paper presents the HiPCrypto chip, which implements the IDEA cryptographic algorithm. HiPCrypto is oriented towards computer network applications demanding high throughput. Its architecture exploits both the spatial and the temporal parallelism available in the IDEA algorithm. When operating at a 53 MHz clock, HiPCrypto can encrypt/decrypt at data rates up to 3.4 Gbps.
How to turn the page [digital libraries]

Can digital libraries provide a reading experience that more closely resembles a real book than a scrolled or paginated electronic display? We describe a prototype page turning system that realistically animates full three-dimensional page-turns. The dynamic behavior is generated by a mass-spring model defined on a rectangular grid of particles. The prototype takes a PDF or e-book file, renders it into a sequence of PNG images representing individual pages, and animates the page-turns under user control. The simulation behaves fairly naturally, although more computer graphics work is required to perfect it.
Noise propagation in series of AHTS ships - critical statistical analysis

Noise propagation inside a relatively small vessels such as AHTS, PSV is a growing issue. On one hand there is a growth in power demand on vessel (towing and DP purposes) and on the other hand maintaining crew comfort according to more restrict Classification Societies rules and recommendations. Usually in contract one puts strict conditions for accepting noise levels onboard (mostly according to IMO or Classification Society rules). In this paper one can see that statistical approach could be adopted in contract in order to benefit both sides, shipyard and ship-owner.
Exploiting grid computing, desktop grids and cloud computing for e‐science

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine three different, but related, distributed computing technologies in the context of public‐funded e‐science research, and to present the author's viewpoint on future directions.Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes a critical look at the state‐of‐the‐art with regard to three enabling technologies for e‐science. It forms a set of arguments to support views on the evolution of these technologies in support of the e‐science applications of the future.Findings – Although grid computing has been embraced in public‐funded higher education institutions and research centres as an enabler for projects pertaining to e‐science, the adoption of desktop grids is low. With the advent of cloud computing and its promise of on‐demand provisioning of computing resources, it is expected that the conventional form of grid computing will gradually move towards cloud‐based computing. However, cloud computing also brings with it the “pay‐per‐use” economic model, and this .
Information system cost estimating: a management perspective

Information systems cost estimating is an important management concern. An estimate helps to costjustify individual proposals, to schedule their development, to staff them, to control and monitor theirprogress, and to evaluate estimators and implementers. Through a case study of a chemical manufacturer, the investigation reported in this article facilitates a better understanding of the management of the cost estimating process. Interviews with 17 information systems managers and staff members, and four user managers confirm that the practice of cost estimating can be viewed in terms of both a Rational Model and a Political Model, can identify impediments to accurate estimating, and can provide suggestions and warnings for managers and future researchers.
Comparison of the Effects of Smart Board Technology and Flash Card Instruction on Sight Word Recognition and Observational Learning

This study compared the effectiveness of SMART Board, interactive whiteboard technology and traditional flash cards in teaching reading in a small-group instructional arrangement. Three students with moderate intellectual disabilities were taught to read grocery store aisle marker words under each condition. Observational learning (students learning other group members' words) was also assessed across each condition. The effectiveness of the two procedures was evaluated using an adapted alternating-treatments design (AATD) across two conditions and replicated across students. Results indicated that both SMART Board and flash card instruction were effective in teaching target sight words. However, students read a greater percentage of observational words when words were presented using SMART Board technology.
KeyStroke Dynamics - Dangling Issues of Providing Authentication by Recognising User Input

A behavioral biometric such as keystroke dynamics which makes use of the typing cadence of an Individual can be used to strengthen existing security techniques effectively and cheaply. Due to the ballistic (semi-autonomous) nature of the typing behavior it is difficult to impersonate, making it useful as a biometric. Therefore in this paper, we provide a basic background of the behavioural basis behind the use of keystroke dynamics. We also discuss the data acquisition methods, approaches and the performance of the methods used by researchers on standard computer keyboards. In this survey, we find that the use and acceptance of this biometric could be increased by development of standardized databases, assignment of nomenclature for features, development of common data interchange formats, establishment of protocols for evaluating methods, and resolution of privacy issues. Keywords: Authentication, Behavioural biometrics, Identification, keystroke dynamics, typing.
3D simulation of tissue pathological changes localization

Universal algorithm for mathematical simulation of biological objects structure visualization is presented. Monte Carlo algorithm was chosen as a basic simulation method. The mathematical model is implemented in TracePro Expert virtual environment. Developed scheme and mathematical model allow to calculate absorbed and scattered laser radiation spatial distribution in arbitrary structure and configuration of multilayer biological media. The purpose of analytic scheme is to improve optical surface inhomogeneous registration and spatial localization method that will result in noninvasive and contactless in vivo diagnostics of different nature anomalous formations.
Self-Stabilization Bibliography: Access Guide

A mooring apparatus, for securely mooring mobile homes and other portable structures and the like against windloads, includes anchors generally disposed on opposite sides of the structure and a cable positioned generally over the structure and secured at its ends to the anchors. Brackets are provided on the structure which hold the cable away from the structure so as not to damage it, and yet impart a mooring force from the cable to the structure. The brackets are provided with gripping surfaces for engaging the cable and halting descent of the bracket should it fall from its position. A tensioning device is included for adjusting the tension on the cable.
Biologiämnets texter : text, språk och lärande i en språkligt heterogen gymnasieklass

This study concerns text, language, and learning in a linguistically heterogeneous upper secondary class in Sweden where students aged 16 to 17 are studying biology. One starting point for the dissertation is the importance of language in all school subjects. Another premise is that language as a resource for learning and communication is a high challenge for students who are studying through their second language. The perspectives adopted in the dissertation are those of language and second-language didactics, and of multimodality. The dissertation is based on field notes, audio recordings, collected texts, and interviews. A major question is the extent to which the students are given the potential for coherent meaning making. Another crucial question is how different student groups succeed in the subject of biology, and their potential to move towards the use of more academic language. In the foreground of the study are text analyses in which the notions of intertextuality and recontextualization are an important foundation for understanding, and where textbook, teaching, and student texts are related to each other. The study shows, among other things, the importance of visualization of taxonomic relations, through which connections within a subject can be made explicit. The results also hint at the potential of different visual representations to bridge the gap between everyday and more scientific modes of expression. Mobility between and within discourses can thus be viewed as multimodal. The dissertation also uses the notion of text activities, which can be compared to the Sydney School`s concept of genre. The findings reveal relatively large differences between different chapters in the biology textbook, with regard to text activities, linguistic features, and the degree of multimodality. Differences thus arise in the degree to which these texts are a challenge to the reader. The findings show, moreover, that different images can be regarded as visual text activities and can thus be analysed on the level of text structure. The discrepancy between different student groups in the class is relatively large. The second-language students rarely achieve high grade levels. Lower grades, in turn, mean that standards are set relatively low for written work, and there is also strong teacher mediation at this level. Higher grade levels, on the other hand, require more advanced text activities and more independent reflexive writing and reading. The latter indicates a need for explicit metadiscursive discussions in the classroom. The results also suggest a need for broader language and text production, especially for second-language students. (Less)
Interframe coding of videotelephone pictures

Television signals contain a great deal of frame-to-frame redundancy because picture areas are scanned in every frame whether they have changed or not. That portion of the signal describing stationary images need not be retransmitted in every frame if adequate memory is provided at the receiver. The signal describing moving images must be transmitted, of course, but it requires progressively less fidelity as the motion increases. Several techniques are described for obtaining efficient transmission by taking into account the similarity in the signal from frame to frame. Basic to most of these techniques is the need to separate the signal into segments that have changed significantly since the previous frame and ones that have not changed.
Extending the Dialogue: Using Electronic Mail and the Internet To Promote Conversation and Writing in Intermediate German Language Courses

This article presents and analyzes the results of a cooperative E-mail project conducted at Mount Holyoke College and The Ohio State University. The project was designed to determine whether an E-mail exchange between two intermediate level German classes at both institutions would help improve students' speaking and writing in German. Suggestions and practical tips are also offered to instructors who wish to conduct a similar Email exchange with their students.
Integrated floorplanning and power supply planning

The power supply planning is very important for high performance VLSI design. An algorithm is proposed, which deals with the design and optimization of tree-based power/ground network in the BBL-based VLSIs. The object of the algorithm is to minimize the routing area used by a power tree. This paper presented an integrated floorplanning and power supply planning algorithm for BBL-based VLSI, which minimizes the chip area used by both blocks and power networks. The algorithm solves two problems. The first is the overestimation problem: only routing area used by the power tree is reserved. The second is the constraints dissatisfactory problem: if no feasible power tree satisfies the constraints in a floorplan, the floorplan will be changed. Experimental results on MCNC benchmarks show promising performance.
A three-tier model of reading instruction supported by technology

The reading performance of poor and minority children is far below that of more advantaged children in most developed countries. Several comprehensive school reform strategies have been found to significantly improve children's achievement but more effective, replicable models are needed to significantly reduce reading gaps. This article describes an evidence-based, technology-supported literacy programme that integrates core classroom instruction, follow-up small-group remedial support, and one-to-one tutoring for struggling readers. This three-tier model has been developed by revising the Success for All reading programme to create a technology-based programme that is presented on interactive whiteboards, supported by two computer-assisted tutoring programs to support struggling readers.
Evolutionary sequence generation for reliable DNA computing

Since DNA computing technologies use the bio-molecules as basic computing materials, DNA computing involves the possibilities for errors caused by the chemical characteristics of bio-molecules. To overcome these drawbacks, many researchers have studied the design of DNA sequences to reduce the possibilities for illegal reactions. We developed an evolutionary sequence generation system to minimize the potential errors in DNA sequences for reliable DNA computing. We verified our system by investigating the sequences designed by another sequence generator, and generated the sequences for solving travelling salesman problems.