Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Auralizing Listener Position Shifts of Measured Room Impulse Responses

The auralization of acoustic environments based on dynamic binaural synthesis can be used for various applications. This approach can be applied in areas like audio engineering, telecommunication, or architectural acoustics to create a natural and plausible room impression. For a headphone based auralization, circular sets of binaural room impulse responses (BRIRs) can be acquired by performing measurements with a rotated dummy head. By considering the listener’s head movements in the auralization, localization accuracy increases and externalization of virtual sound sources improves.
Population , Incipient Desertification and Prediction of Household Agroforestry Uptake in Tabora Region , Tanzania

Environmental conservation in the world presents a daunting task due to population increase. In Tanzania, environmental degradation has occurred at an alarming rate in specific areas including Tabora. The continued burgeoning of the human population has resulted in changes in land use, increasing demand for resources and excision of forests. This study employed the theory of planned behaviour to predict on-farm tree planting behaviour of farmers. A sample size of 288 farmers drawn from Nzega and Sikonge districts in Tabora region was interviewed to measure standard theory of planned behaviour constructs. The data and hypotheses were examined using structural equation modeling performed in partial least squares algorithms. Results from the maximum likelihood estimation showed that attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioural controls were significantly and positively associated with stronger intention and related to farmers’ behaviours in farming decisions. Farmers saw hindrance in tree planting operations being a result of cultural beliefs which yielded negative impacts. However, these were outweighed by perceptions of positive impacts. The drivers of these constructs can be harnessed by policy makers by directing farmers’ intentions and behaviours toward conserving and sustaining fragile eco-environmentally areas against a threatening population growth in the region through agroforestry uptake programs.
` Effects of High-Intensity Interval and Moderate-Intensity Continuous Exercise on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Levels in Inactive Obese Males : A Cross-over Trial

A total of 17 participants (30.2 ± 4.8 years; 35.4 ± 4 kg/m2; 38.2 ± 3.6 % body fat) were enrolled in this randomized crossover trial to analyze the effects of a single session of high-intensity interval (HIIE) and moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICE) on the physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in inactive obese males. The participants performed two exercise sessions and one control session (no exercise): i) low-volume HIIE (10 x 60 s at 90% of maximal aerobic velocity [MAV] interspaced by 60 s at 30% of MAV); ii) MICE (20 min at 70% of maximum heart rate); and iii) control (25 min in a seated position). After all sessions, the physical activity and sedentary behavior levels were monitored by accelerometer over seven consecutive days. No differences in the physical activity (activity counts, and time spent at light, moderate, and vigorous intensities) and sedentary behavior (time spent at sedentary behavior, breaks, and bouts) levels were found among the sessions (HIIE, MICE and control) (p > 0.05). In summary, a single session of HIIE and MICE does not change the physical activity and sedentary behavior levels in inactive obese males. Therefore, low-volume of both highand moderate-intensity exercise should be considered for inactive obese males given that it does not reduce the physical activity level or increase the time spent at sedentary behavior.
of Greigite Fe 3 S 4

Greigite Fe3S4 is one of the two natural magnetic iron sulphides. Its formula and structure make it the sulphide equivalent of magnetite Fe3O4, leading to frequent confusions between these two spinelles in paleomagnetic studies and possible wrong interpretation of some paleaomagnetization measurements. We have carried out high resolution EELS experiments and recorded X-ray magnetic circular dichroic spectra at the iron L2,3 edges on natural and synthetic samples. The natural samples present a core-shell structure of crystallized greigite surrounded by an amorphous iron oxide phase. The differences observed on the XMCD signal of Fe3S4 compared to Fe3O4 could be explained by the presence of iron vacancies, Fe3S4 being a lacunary iron sulphide.
Influence of Economic and Real Estate Market Fluctuations on Real Estate Entrepreneurship in Latvia

The position of real estate market phase in cycle is determined by variety of indicators that have a great significance for business planning. The purpose of the research is to identify how fluctuations of key macroeconomic and real estate market indicators influence construction and real estate business representatives and to define implementation of this knowledge in business management. Statistical, logical, data processing and analysis methods have been used in the research. The results of the research can be applied by real estate entrepreneurs, construction companies, developers, real estate investors and other market participants and for branch regulation improvements. Keywords— business cycle; real estate cycle; national economy; entrepreneurship; real estate market; economic cycle; real estate investments; economic fluctuations; real estate
IMPACT OF KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA ON ADOPTION OF IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION PRACTICES

The present investigation was undertaken in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. A multi-stage sampling design was used to select the sample farmers as respondents. A total of 180 farmers were selected as respondent for the study purpose. The primary data required for the study were collected from selected sample respondents through specially prepared interview schedule. It was noted that nearly 85 per cent beneficiary respondents had high to medium level of adoption of improved agricultural production technologies. While, only 15.83 per cent of the respondents had low level of adoption. In case of non-beneficiary respondents majority of the farmers (45.00 per cent) had low level of adoption of improved technologies. The results clearly indicated that the overall adoption quotients for different aspects of agricultural production practices were highly skewed towards beneficiary respondents. Mean adoption quotient of beneficiary respondent was significant higher over the mean adoption quotient of non-beneficiary respondents.
Sea-Level Rise and Its Impact on Coastal Zones

Global sea levels have risen through the 20th century. These rises will almost certainly accelerate through the 21st century and beyond because of global warming, but their magnitude remains uncertain. Key uncertainties include the possible role of the Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets and the amplitude of regional changes in sea level. In many areas, nonclimatic components of relative sea-level change (mainly subsidence) can also be locally appreciable. Although the impacts of sea-level rise are potentially large, the application and success of adaptation are large uncertainties that require more assessment and consideration.
The legacy of war exposure on political radicalization

This article investigates the long-run impact of war participation on political identi(cid:28)cation. I make use of original data of former French citizens forcibly conscripted to the Wehrmacht during WWII. At the end of the War these veterans, (cid:28)ghting on the German side and commonly called the "Despite our will", had to re-integrate a state that they felt had let them down. I (cid:28)nd that, in municipalities where more men were incorporated, radical right-wing candidates still receive today more electoral support. To establish a causal link I take advantage of a spatial discontinuity in the conscription rule. I provide evidence that war exposure resulted in reduced di(cid:27)use political support amongst ex-combatants, also known as political alienation. This attitude was transformed into observable electoral support with the emergence of radical parties with an anti-establishment discourse. These (cid:28)ndings suggest that particular attention should be held on the demobilization and reintegration of veterans in war-torn countries in order to ensure long-term political stability.
Inequality for Stable-like Operators and Pathwise Uniqueness of Stochastic Differential Equations with Jumps

We consider a class of symmetric stable-like operators of order α ∈ (0, 2). Let E(u, u) = ∫ Rd ∫ Rd (u(y)− u(x)) A(x, y) |x− y|d+α dy dx be the Dirichlet form for a stable-like operator, let Γu(x) = (∫ Rd (u(y)− u(x)) A(x, y) |x− y|d+α dy )1/2 , let L be the associated infinitesimal generator, and suppose A(x, y) is jointly measurable, symmetric, bounded, and bounded below by a positive constant. We prove that if u is the weak solution to Lu = h, then Γu ∈ L for some p > 2. As an application, we prove strong stability results for stable-like operators. If A is perturbed slightly, we give explicit bounds on how much the semigroup and fundamental solution are perturbed.
THE CHANDRA DEEP FIELD-SOUTH SURVEY: 7 MS SOURCE CATALOGS

We present X-ray source catalogs for the ≈ 7 Ms exposure of the Chandra Deep Field-South (CDF-S), which covers a total area of 484.2 arcmin. Utilizing WAVDETECT for initial source detection and ACIS Extract for photometric extraction and significance assessment, we create a main source catalog containing 1008 sources that are detected in up to three X-ray bands: 0.5–7.0 keV, 0.5–2.0 keV, and 2–7 keV. A supplementary source catalog is also provided including 47 lower-significance sources that have bright (Ks ≤ 23) near-infrared counterparts. We identify multiwavelength counterparts for 992 (98.4%) of the main-catalog sources, and we collect redshifts for 986 of these sources, including 653 spectroscopic redshifts and 333 photometric redshifts. Based on the X-ray and multiwavelength properties, we identify 711 active galactic nuclei (AGNs) from the main-catalog sources. Compared to the previous ≈ 4 Ms CDF-S catalogs, 291 of the main-catalog sources are new detections. We have achieved unprecedented X-ray sensitivity with average flux limits over the central ≈ 1 arcmin region of ≈ 1.9×10−17, 6.4×10−18, and 2.7×10−17 erg cm s in the three X-ray bands, respectively. We provide cumulative number-count measurements observing, for the first time, that normal galaxies start to dominate the X-ray source population at the faintest 0.5–2.0 keV flux levels. The highest X-ray source density reaches ≈ 50500 deg, and 47%± 4% of these sources are AGNs (≈ 23900 deg).
Differential Response of Niger ( Guizotia abyssinica Cass . ) Cultivars to Salinity Stress in Relation to Seed Germination , Oxidative Stress , Osmotic Adjustment and Antioxidant Enzyme Activities

Guizotia abyssinica Cass. (niger, Asteraceae) is an important but neglected edible oil seed crop. It is cultivated in the Indian subcontinent, Ethiopia and East African countries. Meager information is available on its physiology as compared to other crops. The present investigation reports the influence of NaCl stress (0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mM) on seed germination, growth, chlorophyll content, osmolyte accumulation and antioxidant enzyme activity in four cultivars (‘IGP-76’, ‘GA-10’, ‘No. 71’ and ‘IGPN-2004’) of niger. The observations were recorded on the 7 day after salt treatment. Increasing salt stress greatly reduced the seed germination percentage in ‘GA-10’ than ‘No. 71’ and ‘IGPN-2004’, whereas ‘IGP-76’ was least affected. A similar pattern was observed for growth (shoot and root length), formation of biomass and total chlorophyll content. Maximum damage to the cellular membrane, as evidenced by a higher accumulation of malondialdehyde, occurred in ‘GA-10’, whereas least damage to cellular membranes was observed in ‘IGP-76’. GB content and catalase activity were higher in ‘IGP-76’ than ‘No.71’, ‘IGPN-2004’ and ‘GA-10’. Therefore, ‘IGP-76’ is a salt-tolerant cultivar and ‘GA10’ is more sensitive to salt stress than ‘No. 71’ and ‘IGPN-2004’. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4 Blurring firm R & D boundaries Integrating transaction costs and knowledge-based perspectives

Firm boundary decisions have been traditionally studied through the lens of transaction cost theory (TCT) (Masten et al., 1991; Monteverde, 1995; Williamson, 1975, 1985). However, the challenging evidence associated with the worldwide diffusion of new outsourcing practices, such as advanced subcontracting in the automobile industry, has driven researchers to analyze this phenomenon using alternative – although somewhat complementary – paradigms like the knowledgebased view of the firm (KBVF) (Grant, 1997; Kogut and Zander, 1993; Madhok and Tallman, 1998; Malhotra, 2003; Moran and Ghoshal, 1996) or the relational view (RV) (Dyer and Singh, 1998). Although these paradigms question some of the predictions of TCT, the underlying hypothesis of this paradigm – the minimization of production and transaction costs – remains valid (Barney and Ouchi, 1986). In relation to this, a new trend is drawing the attention of both academics and practitioners: increased outsourcing of high-value and knowledge-based services that have traditionally been conducted internally by the firm, even to emerging countries (Bunyaratavej et al., 2007, 2008; Doh, 2005; Lewin and Peeters, 2006; Kedia and Mukherjee, 2008; Kotabe and Murray, 1990, 2004; Mol et al., 2004, 2005; UNCTAD, 2004, 2005). As far as these services are concerned, this chapter will focus on R&D specifically. Like advanced subcontracting, the outsourcing phenomenon of R&D services is another example of a boundary decision that does not perfectly fit with TCT. Due to the fact that firms are both increasingly fragmenting their product development activities and outsourcing some of these stages to external specialized providers (UNCTAD, 2005), we analyze the governancemode decision related to R&D services.
Using DISC® to Facilitate Instruction of Adaptive Selling Abstract

Cindy B. Rippé, Brian Martinson and Alan J. Dubinsky Purpose of the Study: For adaptive selling to be successful, salespeople need to categorize their customers to tailor their sales approach. But how do students who are learning to sell know how to categorize customers when they often have little or no experience with customers? Students intuitively understand that customers are unique and thus adaptive selling techniques are needed. However, they lack the experience to create customer typologies and to know what kind of adaptions they should make and how to implement those adaptations throughout the steps in the sales process based on specific customer types. This article describes a pedagogical methodology that is empirically tested to help educators teach adaptive selling knowledge by using DISC® (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientious). In so doing, a cumulative hierarchical structure is created that assists teaching adaptive selling throughout the entire sales process. Method/Design and Sample: Assessment from quantitative and qualitative methods with 82 students from traditional and online modalities was utilized. Results: Findings provide support for the instructional methodology. Additionally, qualitative research uncovered students’ perceptions of DISC® in four key areas: (1) DISC® knowledge, (2) self-awareness, (3) changes to views of others, and (4) interpersonal communication. Value to Marketing Educators: Step-by-step project implementation is provided for ease of use and adaptation to selling, as well as other marketing classes. Moreover, the article includes a table that applies DISC® to all steps of the selling process, detailing how to use established selling techniques for different behavioral styles.
Depression in the Elderly : A Descriptive Study of Urban and Semi-Urban Greek Population

Background: Depression in the elderly is the most common mental disorder in old age. The aging of the population is an important public health issue whic h significantly affects the welfare and quality of life for both the individuals and their families. It is estimated that the geriatric depression rates will increase resulting in financial demands increase on the health care syste m and financial burden at the local or national lev e . Aim: The study aims to examine the prevalence of depres sive ymptomatology among the elderly in urban and semi-urban Greek population and investigate risk an d protective factors for the disorder. Material and Methodology: The sample consisted of 300 subjects (171 women and 129 men), aged ≥60 years, members of the Open Care Centers for Older People ( OCCFOP; KAPI in Greek) of Prefectures of Attica (Municipality of Agios Dimitrios) and Fokida, durin g July-December 2012 period. A questionnaire for demographic data was administered and depression wa s evaluated using the Geriatric Depression Scale Sh ort Form (GDS-15), which has been standardized in Greek elderly population. Results: Results demonstrate that 84.3% of the sample shows depressive symptoms (79.9% moderate and 5.03% severe depression). Depressive symptomatology appears to be more common prevalent among the elderly living in Athens compared those living in s emi-urban areas (24% difference in both sexes). Mor eover, it was observed that the sex ( Β= -0.131, 95% CI 0.394-0.656, p=0.035) and the smoking status ( Β= -0.181, 95% CI 0.505-0.867, p=0.010) were negatively associated with depressive ymptomatology in individuals who live Athens. Conclusions: The high rates of depressive symptomatology demonst rate the need for a strong social support network as an effective intervention to prevent dep ression and promote healthy aging.
THE DIMENSIONS OF PETRI NETS : MODELLING STRATEGIES FOR BIOLOGICAL ASPECTS APPLICATION TO E . COLI

Petri net is a formalism which is very beneficial for biologists. The analytical and simulation abilities of Petri net may assist the elaboration of experiments because it can be used to test hypotheses and collect related information. This paper is a survey about PN formalisms regarding gene regulatory network (complex systems of genes, proteins and other types of molecules), considering the advantages and disadvantages of each method. In addition, a model of genetic regulatory network is demonstrated for the response of carbon starvation stress in E. coli. It was previously represented by differential equation; however, it has been transformed into Hybrid functional Petri net (HFPN) model. The HFPN formalism has yielded its suitability for modeling the carbon starvation response network in E. coli cells. Therefore, by utilizing this model on a current available tool, and by using simulations, results have been gained which are identical to previous studies
ELIMINATION OF EXTRANEOUS NOISE SOURCES FROM ACOUSTIC EMISSION BASED TERMITE DETECTION INSTRUMENT BY USE OF MODAL RATIOS

The major problem faced with the use of “acoustic or acoustic emission” instruments for the detection of termites or other wood feeding insects in wood is their susceptibility to being triggered by extraneous air borne signals as well as friction between members or casual contact of the board being inspected. The primary reason extraneous noise is a problem results from the basic design of the instruments. It is desirable to detect the termite activity in wood products which are inherently attenuating in nature compared to other types of buildng materials such as metals and glass. Therefore it is necessary to operate in the frequency range from 30KHz to 150KHz with high amplification of the sensor signal in order to detect termite activity at a reasonable distance from the sensor in wood products.
Some effects of extreme heat treatment on zircon inclusions in corundum

The mottled appearance and darkening of zircons in heattreated corundum from Chimwadzulu Hill, Malawi, is due to melting and interaction of zircon with the surrounding corundum. At high temperature the original zircons, are partially or completely replaced by monoclinic m-ZrO2 (baddeleyite), and a glass-like phase. These two phases show regular intergrowths comprising rounded to elongate blebs of m-ZrO2 distributed within a glassy matrix that may extend into the host corundum via healed microfractures. The glass shows variable compositions within the Al2O3-ZrO2-SiO2 system and only minor amounts of other components are present. The m-ZrO2 phase contains up to 4.8% HfO2 and is readily distinguishable from other Zr-phases by its characteristic Raman bands, notably the doublet at 180 and 192 cm. Fluorescence peaks at 1091, 1146, 1169, 1199, 1220 and 1270 cm and several others in the range 1390 to 1660 cm provide an additional aid to identification. The observed intergrowths are interpreted as quench melt textures in the Al2O3-ZrO2-SiO2 system in which case heating above the eutectic temperature (c. 1750°C) is inferred. Identification of these quench phases and textures in zircon pseudomorphs can provide a useful criterion for recognizing cases of extreme heat treatment in other gem sapphires and rubies.
The Effect of Background Knowledge on Young Children's Comprehension of Explicit and Implicit Information

To investigate the applicability of schema-theoretic notions to young children's comprehension of textually explicit and inferrable information, slightly above-average second grade readers with strong and weak schemata for knowledge about spiders read a passage about spiders and answered wh-questions tapping both explicitly stated information and knowledge that necessarily had to be inferred from the text. Main effects were found for strength of prior knowledge (p < .01), and question type (p < .01). Simple effects tests indicated a significant prior knowledge effect on the inferrable knowledge (p < .025) but not on explicitly stated information. A follow-up study was conducted to verify the fact that the question type effect was not due to the chance allocation of inherently easier questions to one of the two question types. We found a reliable decrease in question difficulty attributable to cueing prepositional relations explicitly in the text (p < .01). These data were interpreted as supporting and extending the arguments emerging from various “schema theories”.
Coronary artery bridging as an etiology for non-atherosclerotic myocardial infarction: A review of literature and case history

Myocardial infarction may occur without atherosclerotic lesions discernible by coronary angiography. The impact of this phenomenon may not be appreciated by many clinicians largely because of a priori assumptions that patients who present with a history of MI or angina syndrome are victims of atherosclerosis and fit well into mainstream management ranging from acute care to rehabilitation. In the absence of atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction may result from several etiologies by chronic hypoperfusion if the culprit artery has a course within the myocardium rather than a more epicardial course. These vessels, called tunnelled arteries, are typically traversed by thick bundles of muscle fibres that comprise a myocardial bridge. They are characterized by chronically abnormal hemodynamics that are prone to exacerbation, leading to anginal symptoms and myocardial infarction. A case history is presented that describes the presentation, medical evaluation and treatment, and rehabilitation of a patient with non-atherosclerotic MI attributed to a myocardial bridge. It is followed by a review of the pathophysiology of this medical problem and efficacy of various treatments. Rehabilitation considerations that apply to patients with a tunnelled coronary artery are discussed. *Correspondence to: Jeffrey Dwyer, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 975 Sereno drive Vallejo, CA 94589, USA, Tel: 707-651-4295; E-mail: Jeff.dwyer@Kp.org