Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Model parameters of the nonlinear stiffness of the vibrator-ground contact determined by inversion of vibrator accelerometer data

Analysis of vibroseis data shows that harmonic distortion in the ground-force signal may exceed the primary distortions in the hydraulic system. This can be explained by the baseplate-ground contact nonlinearity created by the deformations of the contact roughness. We separated the nonlinear distortion generated in the hydraulics from that generated at the contact. We then formulated an inverse problem for resolving the parameters of the nonlinear contact rigidity, based on the equivalent model of the nonlinear source and the comparison of predicted and observed harmonic levels. The inverse problem was solved for models of bilinear contact and the contact with the rigidity smoothly varying between two asymptotic values, using data obtained on sandy soil. Rigidities changing between approximately 10 9 N/m in compression and 6 10 8 N/m in tension were resolved from the inversion for both models, although the smooth nonlinear-rigidity model is a better approximation. The analysis shows the adequacy of the equivalent mechanical source model used for the description of nolinear distortions in real soil-baseplate coupled systems.
The meaning and making of union delegate networks

Networks are a subject of growing research interest. Yet union networks, particularly networks of delegates, and ways to build them, are still poorly understood. This is a study of the meaning that workplace union delegates assign to networks of support. It explores the characteristics of effective delegate and union networks and influences upon them. Effective networks are a combination of strong and weak ties, such that delegates sometimes do not recognise they are part of a network. Our three-stage research methodology involved delegate focus groups, a paper-based self-completion questionnaire of recently trained delegates (N = 473) and a follow-up telephone survey (N = 145). It found that organisers were key to creation of internal workplace networks (although they did not necessarily establish them) and in providing a bridge for delegates with external networks. They were the key support person for many delegates. Networks took a variety of forms. Only a minority were formalised. A majority were mainly internal to the workplace. Social media were rarely used, with little intention of using them more, and were, we suspect, underutilised.
Personalizing feedback for feed-forward opportunities utilizing audio feedback technologies for online students

As educational delivery through online media continues to grow, so too do the demands on educators to provide quality learning outcomes for their online students. This paper presents a small research study undertaken to explore and evaluate the provision of audio feedback to a diverse group of online students studying with an Australian university. To determine the effectiveness of this type of feedback, research was undertaken with both undergraduate and postgraduate students who were invited to complete an anonymous survey on their views and experiences of feedback on their assessment tasks. Students were asked to compare feedback from traditional hand delivered comments and audio comments through both quantitative and qualitative questions. The results from this study indicate students want feedback not only to provide constructive criticism on current work, but also guidance on how to improve on future work, i.e. feed-forward. Results indicated a fair to strong preference by students to receive audio feedback for their submitted assessment tasks. The study also revealed that innovative ways such as audio commentary can be used by educators to successfully provide online students with informed personalized feedback in a timely manner.
Effect of Background, Attitudinal and Social Network Variables on PhD Students’ Academic Performance. A Multimethod Approach1

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this paper is to predict the academic performance of PhD students understood as publications and presentations at conferences. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We use a multimethod approach, a quantitative web survey of PhD students and their supervisors and in-depth interviews. We surveyed all PhD students at the University of Girona (Spain) in their 4th and 5th year, who held either a PhD grant or a teaching position at the university. RESULTS: The explanatory variables of PhD performance are of three types: characteristics of the PhD students’ research groups understood as social networks, background variables and attitudinal characteristics. The quantitative analyses show the importance of some background and attitudinal variables like supervisor performance, having a grant, or motivation. The qualitative results show networking to be also important. Policy implications are drawn at country and university level. DISCUSSION: Policy implications are drawn at country and university level.
The effect of homoeopathic potencies of abscisic acid on the production of a-amylase in barley seeds (Hordeum vulgare) in the presence of gibberellic acid

This study investigated the effect of different homoeopathic potencies of abscisic acid (ABA) in the presence of gibberellic acid (GA3) on the production of a. -amylase in the de-embryonated endosperm half-seeds of barley (Hordeum vulgare) in order to investigate whether these potencies were able to produce a biological effect. The aleurone layer of the barley (Hordeum vulgare) grain secretes hydrolases that mobilise endosperm reserves during germination. The synthesis and secretion of these hydrolases (principally a.-amylase) is under hormonal regulation. Gibberellic acid (GA) stimulates the synthesis and secretion of a. -amylase and abscisic acid (ABA) reverses this effect. It is for this reason that barley aleurone has been used extensively as a model system for the study of signal transduction in response to GA and ABA (Ritchie, McCubbin, Ambrose, Kao and Gilroy, 1999). For this research five different homoeopathic potencies were used namely - the 4CH, 9CH, 15CH, 30CH and the 200CH. Two methods were used in this experiment namely - spectrophotometry and radial diffusion. For each method three replications were used. Each replication consisted of: five groups of 20 half-seeds treated with the various potencies (the 4CH, 9CH, 15CH, 30CH and the 200CH) of ABA, with a dilution at GA3 at 1x 10.g;five groups of 20 half-seeds treated with the of GA3 at 1X 10.9 (the control) and five groups of 20 half-seeds treated with only the incubation buffer (calcium nitrate). An a. -amylase curve was constructed for both methods using pure a. -amylase at 1350 enzyme units /mg
Two-pion femtoscopy in p-Pb collisions at √sNN = 5.02 TeV

We report the results of the femtoscopic analysis of pairs of identical pions measured in p–Pb collisions at √sNN = 5.02 TeV. Femtoscopic radii are determined as a function of event multiplicity and pair momentum in three spatial dimensions. As in the pp collision system, the analysis is complicated by the presence of sizable background correlation structures in addition to the femtoscopic signal. The radii increase with event multiplicity and decrease with pair transverse momentum. When taken at comparable multiplicity, the radii measured in p–Pb collisions, at high multiplicity and low pair transverse momentum, are 10–20% higher than those observed in pp collisions but below those observed in A–A collisions. The results are compared to hydrodynamic predictions at large event multiplicity as well as discussed in the context of calculations based on gluon saturation.
Working Paper No . 579 , 2002 Vertical FDI Revisited

This study explores how relative skilled-wage premia affect FDI. Contrary to previous studies based on factor endowment differences, we find strong support for vertical FDI, in the sense that more FDI is conducted in countries where unskilled labor is relatively cheap. In addition, we find that relative skill-premia also affect FDI activities that have previously been associated with horizontal FDI, i.e. local affiliate sales. Consequently, the potential effects of changes in the relative wage costs on international production reallocation within MNEs are large. In fact, if not for the 8% rise in the US skilled wage premium relative to the average host country between 1986-1994, annual US affiliate sales abroad in relation to US GDP would have been half a percentage point higher.
Fine‐Pitch Solder on Pad Process for Microbump Interconnection

A cost‐effective and simple solder on pad (SoP) process is proposed for a fine‐pitch microbump interconnection. A novel solder bump maker (SBM) material is applied to form a 60‐μm pitch SoP. SBM, which is composed of ternary Sn3.0Ag0. 5Cu (SAC305) solder powder and a polymer resin, is a paste material used to perform a fine‐pitch SoP through a screen printing method. By optimizing the volumetric ratio of the resin, deoxidizing agent, and SAC305 solder powder, the oxide layers on the solder powder and Cu pads are successfully removed during the bumping process without additional treatment or equipment. Test vehicles with a daisy chain pattern are fabricated to develop the fine‐pitch SoP process and evaluate the fine‐pitch interconnection. The fabricated Si chip has 6,724 bumps with a 45‐μm diameter and 60‐μm pitch. The chip is flip chip bonded with a Si substrate using an underfill material with fluxing features. Using the fluxing underfill material is advantageous since it eliminates the flux cleaning process and capillary flow process of the underfill. The optimized bonding process is validated through an electrical characterization of the daisy chain pattern. This work is the first report on a successful operation of a fine‐pitch SoP and microbump interconnection using a screen printing process.
Managing control programs for ovine caseous lymphadenitis and paratuberculosis in Australia, and the need for persistent vaccination

Abstract Ovine caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) and ovine Johne’s disease (OJD) or paratuberculosis have been serious diseases in the Australian sheep industry, mainly causing losses from abattoir condemnations from CLA or mortalities on the farm from OJD. CLA is now a disease of minimal concern, with clinical cases reported rarely. Although OJD continues to spread through parts of the sheep population, the catastrophic losses in flocks occurring prior to the introduction of vaccination are now uncommon. Change-management factors relevant to the improvements in both prevalence and producer concerns for CLA and OJD were examined, including drivers and motivation for change, resistance to change, knowledge management, farming system dimensions and leadership. Although extension programs addressing disease risk factors are likely to be of relevance to improved knowledge and attitudes towards disease risk management of producers, improvements in disease-control practices were considered largely attributable to the introduction of vaccination programs for CLA in 1983 and OJD in 2002. Inclusion of the CLA antigen within clostridial vaccines (“6 in 1” vaccine) enabled routine annual CLA vaccination to occur in an increasing proportion of the national flock, with estimates of CLA prevalence suggesting a decline from 26% in 1995 to 5.2% in 2009. Encouraging the routine vaccination of lambs for OJD (Gudair vaccine) in infected flocks to reduce or avoid losses significantly reduced the within-flock prevaccination–postvaccination median prevalence from 2.72% to 0.72%, based on estimated shedding rates of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis determined by pooled fecal culture in 37 infected flocks vaccinating for at least 5 years. Although persistent use of CLA vaccine is a convenient intervention for producers, promoting the persistent use of OJD vaccination to continue disease suppression when clinical cases are undetectable, plus improvements in biosecurity, remain a challenge for animal-health authorities. Despite concerns of vaccine efficacy and safety issues with OJD vaccination, persistent vaccination has produced a profound improvement in the health of Australian sheep, and is a positive development of relevance to sheep production in other countries.
Comparative anatomy of the Crypteroniaceae sensu lato

The leaf, twig, and nodal anatomy of Alzatea, Axinandra, Crypteronia, Dactylocladus, and Rhynchocalyx is described in detail. This family, as newly delimited by Van Beusekom-Osinga and Van Beusekom, appears to be very heterogeneous, a conclusion supported by the wood anatomical diversity reported in another paper. The nodes may be simply unilacunar, unilacunar with a complete girdling trace, of the common gap (or split lateral) plus median trace type, or trilacunar. Cortical bundles may be present in addition. Further diversity is present in e.g. cuticular texture, stomatal type, hypodermal development, arrangement of vascular bundles in petiole and midrib, mechanical support of the veins, the crystal complement, foliar sclereids, and cork origin. Anatomical evidence only supports the Myrtalean character of all genera, and a close mutual affinity of Axinandra and Crypteronia. These genera, together with Dactylocladus show several features characteristic for some Melastomataceae, which family with its wide anatomical range would also cover most of the anatomical diversity of Lythraceae, Sonneratiaceae, Oliniaceae, Alzatea, and Rhynchocalyx. Rhynchocalyx appears to be closer in its anatomy to some Lythraceae, Oliniaceae, and Melastomataceae than to the other members of Crypteroniaceae. Alzatea shows affinities with all families mentioned, but remains problematic with its trilacunar node not known to occur in the other families. The complex pattern of overlapping anatomical ranges of Crypteroniaceae s.l. , Melastomataceae, Lythraceae, Oliniaceae, and Sonneratiaceae may be interpreted as evidence of intimate relationships between these families.
A Review of Quasi-Linear Pilot Models

During the past several years, an analytical theory of manual control of vehicles has been in development and has emerged as a useful engineering tool for the explanation of past test results and prediction of new phenomena. An essential feature of this theory is the use of quasi-linear analytical models for the human pilot wherein the models' form and parameters are adapted to the task variables involved in the particular pilot-vehicle situation.
Fs The structure of glassy HgS-GeS 2

The glass HgS(x)-GeS2(100-x) (0 ≤ x ≤ 50) was subjected to X-ray analysis. The radial distribution functions were calculated using the integral Fourier transformation based on X-ray scattering curves. The average interatomic distances within the first and second coordination spheres were determined. It is suggested that the transformational changes of scattering curves are related to the emergence of heterogeneity due to Hg4GeS6 inclusions.
RECONSTITUTION OF RNA POLYMERASE II SUBUNITS AND ANALYSIS OF THEIR INTERACTION WITH PIC COMPONENTS

ii ÖZET. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS.vii Acknowledgements.x List of Figures.xi List of Tables.xii Abbreviations. CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION.1 1.1 Mediator Complex.1 1.1.1 Dynamic Structure of Mediator Complex.3 1.1.2 Mediator as a Therapeutic Target.3 1.2 RNA Polymerase II Transcription Machinery.4 1.2.1 Pol II in Preinitiation Complex.5 1.3 Interaction of Pol II with Mediator Complex.7 1.4 Baculovirus Expression System Recombinant Protein Expression in Insect Cells.8 1.5 Aim of Study.11 CHAPTER 2 – MATERIALS, BUFFERS, SOLUTIONS.13 2.1 Cloning Materials, Buffers and Solutions.13 2.2 Cell Culture Media, Solutions, Supplements.14 2.3 SDS-Page, Western Blot Solutions and Buffers.14 2.4 Buffers, Solutions for Bacmid Isolation.15 2.5 Buffers, Solutions for Preparation of Competent Cells.15 2.6 Buffers, Solutions, Materials for Immunoprecipitation with Pol II subunits.15 2.7 Buffers, Solutions for Protein Purification from Insect Cells.16 2.8 Buffers, Solutions for Purification of Androgen Receptor from Hi5.16
The impact of cultural resources on multicultural team performance

The work appears in response to the greater interaction among employees of different nationalities. This interaction results from the growing use of teams in multinationals. Thus, we examine the importance of diverse national values to the performance of a multicultural team. To that end, we conduct an exploratory study that utilizes a resources-processes-results framework and includes variables of cultural and social processes to explain the performance of such teams. Our research results provide new measures of the cultural resources of the team and conclusions regarding their influence on the team performance.
Mediterranean clonal selections evaluated for modern hedgerow olive oil production in Spain

Traditional olive oil production is limited by its high cost, mainly due to labor expenses for harvesting and pruning. A new olive planting system based on hedgerows and harvesting machines could decrease production costs while maintaining high quality. To improve the efficiency of the continuous-straddle mechanical harvesters, vigor must be managed to limit tree size. However, few cultivars are adapted to this system. Selections from three cultivars are typically used in these super-high-density orchards. We field-tested ‘Arbequina i-18’, ‘Arbosana i-43’ and ‘Koroneiki i-38’ in an irrigated, super-high-density planting system in Catalonia (northeast Spain). We present a review of 6 years of horticultural data and summarize sensory characteristics and other properties of the resulting olive oils.
Mass Transportation, Apartment Rent and Property Values

Rent plays a vital role in property valuation because any positive or negative influence on rent will in turn affect a property's value. This paper examines the effect of mass transportation on apartment rent. Specifically, this study investigates the impact on rent and value for residential income properties located in close proximity to Washington, D.C. Metrorail stations. After reviewing the empirical research which has focused on the effect of mass transportation availability on property values, this paper examines the benefits on apartment rent of Washington, D.C. apartment buildings from location near Metrorail stations. Our empirical results show that distance from a metro station has an adverse impact on apartment rent, i.e., each one-tenth mile increase in distance from the station results in a decrease in rent per apartment unit of about 2.50%. This analysis should be of interest to a host of domestic and international market participants including academics who study real estate markets, tax assessors who determine market value, appraisers who make market-derived rent adjustments, and property managers who set apartment rents.
The humus of a "Parabraunerde" (Orthic Luvisol) under Fagus sylvatica L and Quercus robur L and its modification in 25 years

mdash; The humus of a loamy Orthic Luvisol containing a rich soil fauna formed on a boulder marl in the low-lying plain in the northwest of Germany near the Baltic sea under beech and oak with a mull humus was investigated in 1965 and 1986. Using a wet chemical procedure litter (proteins, polysaccharides, lignins) and humic components (fulvic and humic acids, humins) were separated. The results were combined with microand macromorphological observations and microbiotic and zootic investigations. The humus body has changed during the past 25 years. Decreasing bioturbation has induced a differentiation of the horizons in the organic layer, an accumulation of litter components and the development of an Land an Oh-layer. The Of-layer has become tangled and laminated. The pH has decreased by half a unit. The translocation of fulvic acids has increased and the first signs of podzolization have been documented. The intensity of decomposition and humification has decreased during the past 25 years and therefore the humus form has changed from mull to moder. The main reason for this may be the decline of the earthworm population because of the lower pH and the deficiency of calcium as a consequence of the acid and proton input by air pollution.
Mucosal healing and bacterial composition in response to enteral nutrition versus steroid based induction therapy - a randomized prospective clinical trial in children with Crohn's disease.

Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) is as efficacious as corticosteroids (CS) to induce remission in Crohn's disease (CD), without their adverse effects. EEN seems to be more efficient than steroids to induce mucosal healing, but the underlying molecular mechanisms are only sparsely understood. We aimed in the present work to study the anti-inflammatory effects of EEN with Modulen IBD® versus CS in active pediatric CD and to assess its modulatory effects on the intestinal microbiota as compared to steroids. MATERIAL AND METHODS Nineteen patients with new-onset active CD (Harvey Bradshaw index HBI> 5), aged from 6 to 17 years, were included in this prospective randomized induction trial with CS (n=6) or EEN (n=13). Patients were assessed at Week 0 and 8 using clinical parameters HBI, endoscopic findings (CDEIS score) and analysis of fecal microbiota composition. RESULTS At 8 weeks, clinical remission (HBI<5) was achieved in 13/13 patients on EEN and 5/6 patients on steroids, while the mucosal healing rate was significantly higher in the EEN (89%) compared to steroid group (17%). There were no significant differences between groups regarding biological markers, while the intestinal microbiota profiles shifted upon EEN-induced remission to a higher proportion of Ruminococcus bacteria compared to steroid induced remission (p=0.049), with higher proportions of bacteria belonging to Clostridium in EEN-treated patients. CONCLUSION Both steroids and EEN induced clinical remission, however, patients with EEN-induced remission showed a higher rate of mucosal healing and this was associated with a different gut microbiota compositional shift in these children. This clinical trial was registered under the number ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00265772.
Effects of Soy Isoflavone extract treatment on Morphology and Morphometry of the Urinary Tract of Overiectomised Female Sprague Dawley Rats

The effect of soy isoflavone extract on the morphology and morphometry of the urinary tract of ovariectomised Sprague Dwaley rats were evaluated using histological methods. Twenty four virgin adult Sprague Dawley rats were placed into three groups treated as follows: sham operate + distilled water, ovariectomy + soy isoflavone and ovariectomy + distilled water for 65 days. A 125I¼g isoflavone/g body weight/ day dosage was administered to the experimental group with ad libitum soy-free feed and water. The means for variables muscularis thickness, lamina propria thickness, muscle nuclei density, epithelium thickness and number of blood vessels were compared using ANOVA at 95% confidence interval. The sham operated group recorded significantly higher values for muscularis thickness and muscle nuclei density in all organs compared to the other two groups. Lamina propria thickness was lowest in the sham-vehicle treared group for all organs. No significant differences in the lamina propria thickness were recorded between the ovariectomy + isoflavone treated and the ovariectomy + distilled water treated groups in the urethra and bladder ( p=0.74; p=0.20) respectively. Urethral blood vessel numbers were significantly higher in the ovariectomy+ soy isoflavone group compared to the control groups (p=0.03). Ovariectomy resulted muscle depletion and vacuolation copled with an increase in lamina propria thickness in all organs. Soy isoflavones slightly reversed the effects of ovariectomy on muscle and connective tissue components of the bladder, urethra and ureter. Soy isoflavones were able to weakly positively influence the morphology and morphometry of the urinary tract.