Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Requests Bundling DRAM Controller for Mixed-Criticality Systems

We design a novel DRAM controller that bundles and executes memory requests of hard real-time applications in consecutive rounds based on their type to reduce read/write switching delay. At the same time, our controller provides a configurable, guaranteed bandwidth for soft real-time requests. We show that there is a fundamental trade-off between the latency guarantee for hard real-time requests and the bandwidth provided to soft requests. Finally, we compare our approach analytically and experimentally with the current state-of-theart real-time memory controller for single-rank DRAM devices, which applies type reordering at the level of DRAM commands rather than requests. Our evaluation shows that for tasks exhibiting average row hit ratios, or for which computing a row hit guarantee might be difficult, our controller provides both smaller guaranteed latency and larger bandwidth.
SMOOTHING SPLINE DENSITY ESTIMATION : CONDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION

This article extends recent developments in penalized likelihood probability density estimation to the estimation of conditional densities on generic domains. Positivity and unity constraints for a probability density are enforced through a one-to-one logistic conditional density transform made possible by term trimming in an ANOVA decomposition of multivariate functions. The construction of models via tensor product splines is demonstrated through examples. The computation of estimates with automatic multiple smoothing parameters is also discussed. Data examples are presented to illustrate possible applications of the technique. For theoretical justi cation of the method, an asymptotic theory is sketched in the appendix.
Islamic Banks’ Financial Stability and Its Determinants: a Comparison Study With Conventional Banks in Indonesia

The research aimed to analyze the stability of Islamic banking industry and its determinants in Indonesia. The same analysis was also done to the conventional banking industry as Indonesia practices dual banking systems. Using monthly data on Indonesian Banking Statistics for 2008-2013, this research implemented the Banking Stability Index (BSI) model for predicting the bank's stability. The analysis began with measuring BSI then using VECM to examine the effect of variables on BSI. The result showed that the BSI of both banking system was exhibiting the moderate level of stability though Islamic banking is more stable and safe way of financing than conventional banking. The shocks of inflation, exchange rate, efficiency, income diversity, liquidity, and Industrial Production Index responded positively by Islamic Bank' stability, while interest rate and market share responded negatively. In another hand, conventional bank' stability responded positively the shock of the exchange rate, income diversity, interest rate, liquidity, and market share, while other variables responded negatively. The results of shocking variables strongly indicated that the conventional banking is more vulnerable than Islamic banking. Islamic banking looked tend to the shock resistance and less volatile. This conclusion, however, might be still questioned as the BSI was not designed specifically for Islamic banking. Therefore, constructing an Islamic BSI (under Islamic banking characters) was important to measure the banking stability more appropriate and to develop a proper early warning system for Islamic banking industry.
Physicians' communication style and patient satisfaction.

Research has linked the communication styles of physicians to patients' satisfaction with health care. Recently Ben-Sira (1976, 1980) offered a social interaction model to explain this relationship; this model, however, focused on a single, narrow style of communicating and overlooked the broader spectrum of styles. This survey assessed two general communication styles: affiliation and control. It also examined eight social characteristics of medical interviews as possible mediators of the impact of the physician's communication style on the patient's satisfaction. Patients' evaluations of the physician's communication were associated strongly with patients' evaluations of medical care, suggesting that competence in communication may be a facet of medical competence. Affiliative styles were related positively to patients' satisfaction, whereas dominant/active styles had a negative relationship with satisfaction. Severity of the illness, physician's age, physician's specialty, and the number of prior visits affected the importance of the physician's communication in the patient's evaluations of care.
Adoption of mobile self-service retail banking technologies

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors influencing the adoption of mobile self-service retail banking technologies, and the degree of influence of each factors leading their usage. Having mobile banking (MB) as the reference service and drawing on previous studies in the field, an extended Uniﬁed Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model is proposed and empirically validated to investigate the impact of technology, social, channel and personal factors on potential customers’ usage intentions. Design/methodology/approach On evidence drawn, through a dedicated research instrument, from 513 non-users in Greece, the effects of the extended UTAUT’s drivers on MB adoption intentions are assessed using partial least squares path methodology. Findings The results indicated that technology-related factors, expressing innovation expected performance, and social influence are the leading determinants of MB adoption intentions, followed by the two channel-related factors, expressing perceived risk and trust toward MB usage, and potential users’ inherent innovativeness. Furthermore, the consideration of service experience as a moderating variable has shown that there is a significant difference in the effects of social influence and perceived trust on adoption intention between potential users with high and limited service experience. Research limitations/implications The sample is country specific and this may affect generalizability of findings. Also, the cross-sectional design adopted does not reflect the temporal changes. Practical implications From a practical point of view, the findings suggest that banks should consider, except of the technology-related factors of MB, the way that potential users perceive the channel-related factors as well as the individual differences in order to improve the MB acceptance level. Originality/value Although there are a few studies that use UTAUT to predict MB adoption, the proposed model is the first that combines four groups of MB adoption driving factors into a causal model in order to explain MB adoption intentions in a country which is facing severe financial crisis for the last eight years, Greece.
Evaluating the potential of (188)Re-ECD/lipiodol as a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical by intratumoral injection for hepatoma treatment.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Intratumoral injection of a radiopharmaceutical is a potential modality to treat liver tumors. Rhenium-188 ((188)Re) was used to chelate with ethyl cysteinate dimer (ECD) in lipiodol solution to form (188)Re-ECD/lipiodol, which was then evaluated for its therapeutic potential in a rodent hepatoma model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Sprague-Dawley rats were implanted with N1-S1 hepatoma cells orthotopically and randomly divided into two groups. Group 1 (n = 29) and group 2 (n = 10) received (188)Re-ECD/lipiodol (30.4 +/- 21.8 MBq/0.1 mL) and 0.1 mL of normal saline by intratumoral injection, respectively. Three rats in group 1 were imaged by micro-single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography scan to evaluate the biodistribution pattern. All rats were monitored for change of tumor size and survival rate after 2 months. RESULTS The in vitro stability test showed that (188)Re-ECD was well-retained in the lipiodol phase for 48 hours. The biodistribution image revealed that radioactivity was retained well in hepatomas 24 hours postinjection. Long-term studies demonstrated that rats treated with (188)Re-ECD/Lipiodol had smaller tumor volumes and a better survival rate, compared to the control group. At the end of observation, the survival rates in groups 1 and 2 were 62% and 20%, respectively (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS (188)Re-ECD/lipiodol via direct intratumoral injection shows potential for treating hepatoma and warrants further clinical trials.
To Buy or Not to Buy? Shrouding and Partitioning of Prices in an Online Shopping Field Experiment

We examine whether shrouding surcharges or partitioning prices raises demand in online shopping where consumers have very low costs of cancelling an initiated purchase process. In a field experiment with more than 34,000 consumers, we find that consumers in the online shop of a large German cinema initiate a purchase process more often when surcharges are shrouded or indicated separately, but they also drop out more often when the overall price becomes known at the check-out. In sum, the demand distribution is independent of the price presentation. This result qualifies previous findings on the effectiveness of such pricing practices and can be rationalized through low cancellation costs.
N-(2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl)-2-nitrobenzamide

In the title compound, C13H8ClN3O5, the dihedral angle between the two aromatic rings is 70.74 (6)°. The nitro groups of the Cl-substituted and benzamide benzene rings are twisted by 2.6 (1) and 31.3 (2)°, respectively. The crystal packing shows intermolecular C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds that link molecules into sheets stacked along [010].
The Effect of Changing Maternal Position from Left Lateral to Supine Position on Umbilical and Fetal Cerebral Blood Flow Indices

To investigate whether changing maternal position from left lateral to supine position in pregnant women between 36 and 40 weeks gestation, can affect umbilical and cerebral blood flow indices in low and high risk pregnancies. This study was a cross sectional study carried out at Ain Shams university maternity hospital on fifty pregnant women with singleton pregnancy between 36 and 40 weeks of gestation who attended the ultrasound special care unit of the fetus between December 2014 and August 2015 and were divided into two groups, Group A included 25 women with low risk pregnancy and Group B included 25 women with high risk pregnancy. The local medical ethics committee approved the study and oral informed consent was obtained from every patient involved in the study.This study included 2 groups of women: group A (low risk group) [n=25 women], and group B (high risk group) [n=25 women]. All indices were measured in the supine position then in the left lateral position and results were compared in the same group for proper correlation. In group A, our data demonstrated a statistically significant (p< 0.01) decrease in umbilical artery Systolic/Diastolic (S/D) (2.72±0.45 to 2.25±0.31), Pulsatility index (PI) (0.94±0.13 to 0.78±0.12) and Resistance index (RI) (0.63±0.06 to The Effect of Changing Maternal Position from Left Lateral to Supine Position on Umbilical and Fetal Cerebral Blood Flow Indices
Residents’ perception regarding household preparedness in areas prone to sudden natural hazards

The purpose of this case study was to investigate residents’ perception regarding household preparedness in areas prone to sudden natural hazards. The study was conducted in Namacu, Koro Island, Fiji. The main method for data collection was through semi-structured interviews and observations. Many of the factors affecting perception regarding the residents’ household preparedness were connected to values, earlier experience, lifestyle and needs. The residents’ have shown a high ability to cope with disasters despite carrying out few mitigation and preparedness measures on a daily basis. The high ability to cope is affecting the villagers’ willingness to prepare. Previous experience has increased risk and preparedness awareness, but few signs of an increased preparedness have been shown. The respondents believe that they have a better preparedness since witnessing earlier events, despite the recovering process after the most recent disaster being slow.
Alkali‐based AFEX pretreatment for the conversion of sugarcane bagasse and cane leaf residues to ethanol

Sugarcane is one of the major agricultural crops cultivated in tropical climate regions of the world. Each tonne of raw cane production is associated with the generation of 130 kg dry weight of bagasse after juice extraction and 250 kg dry weight of cane leaf residue postharvest. The annual world production of sugarcane is ∼1.6 billion tones, generating 279 MMT tones of biomass residues (bagasse and cane leaf matter) that would be available for cellulosic ethanol production. Here, we investigated the production of cellulosic ethanol from sugar cane bagasse and sugar cane leaf residue using an alkaline pretreatment: ammonia fiber expansion (AFEX). The AFEX pretreatment improved the accessibility of cellulose and hemicelluloses to enzymes during hydrolysis by breaking down the ester linkages and other lignin carbohydrate complex (LCC) bonds and the sugar produced by this process is found to be highly fermentable. The maximum glucan conversion of AFEX pretreated bagasse and cane leaf residue by cellulases was ∼85%. Supplementation with hemicellulases during enzymatic hydrolysis improved the xylan conversion up to 95–98%. Xylanase supplementation also contributed to a marginal improvement in the glucan conversion. AFEX‐treated cane leaf residue was found to have a greater enzymatic digestibility compared to AFEX‐treated bagasse. Co‐fermentation of glucose and xylose, produced from high solid loading (6% glucan) hydrolysis of AFEX‐treated bagasse and cane leaf residue, using the recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae (424A LNH‐ST) produced 34–36 g/L of ethanol with 92% theoretical yield. These results demonstrate that AFEX pretreatment is a viable process for conversion of bagasse and cane leaf residue into cellulosic ethanol. Biotechnol. Bioeng. 2010;107: 441–450. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Catalytic Pyrolysis of Tar Model Compound with Various Bio-Char Catalysts to Recycle Char from Biomass Pyrolysis

Tar and char can be regarded as unwanted byproducts during the gasification process. In this study, three types of catalyst, i.e., biomass char (bio-char), nickel supported on biomass (Ni+bio-char), and nickel supported on bio-char (bio-char+Ni), were studied to compare the catalytic effects of different preparation methods on tar model compound removal. The structural characteristics of the three catalysts were also investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) methods. The results revealed that Ni+bio-char catalyst showed much higher activity for the reformation of toluene (C7H8) as a tar model compound than the other two catalysts. Toluene could be completely converted to small gas molecules at a conversion rate of 99.92% at 800 °C, and the maximum yield of gas was 432 mL/(mL C7H8). In particular, the H2 and CH4 yields were 339 and 85 mL/(mL C7H8) at 850 °C, respectively. An N2 absorption-desorption experiment demonstrated that the specific surface area of Ni+bio-char was 32.87 times that of bio-char and 8.39 times that of bio-char+Ni. Moreover, metallic nickel (Ni0) particles could be generated in the carbon matrix of Ni+bio-char catalyst. SEM analysis confirmed that the Ni+bio-char catalyst had a more porous structure. Nickel supported on biomass might be a promising catalyst for tar reformation because of its excellent catalytic activities.
Enhancement of Light Power for Blue InGaN LEDs by Using Low-Indium-Content InGaN Barriers

The optical properties of blue InGaN LEDs that emit in a spectral range from 410 to 445 nm are theoretically investigated by using the APSYS simulation program. It is found that the light performance can be enhanced effectively when the conventional GaN barrier layers are replaced by In<sub>0.02</sub>Ga<sub>0.98</sub>N and In<sub>0.05</sub>Ga<sub>0.95</sub>N barrier layers. The numerical results indicate that the output power of LEDs with In<sub>0.02</sub>Ga<sub>0.98</sub> N barrier layers is improved gradually above the emission wavelength of 410 nm. However, when the In<sub>0.05</sub>Ga<sub>0.95</sub>N barrier layers are used, the emitting power of LEDs varies significantly when the emission wavelength changes. When the emission wavelength is 410 nm, the use of GaN and In<sub>0.02</sub>Ga<sub>0.98</sub>N barrier layers can lead to higher output power. However, if the emission wavelength is 445 nm, the use of In<sub>0.05</sub>Ga<sub>0.95</sub>N barrier layers is beneficial for maintaining high output power.
ANALYSIS OF BANK HEALTH AT INDONESIA STATE-OWNED BANK USING RGEC METHOD AT BRI, BNI, AND BANK MANDIRI FOR PERIODS 2011-2015

The objective of this study is to analyze the financial performance of three state-owned banks in Indonesia (BNI, BRI, and Bank Mandiri) for the period of 2011-2015 by using the approach of RGEC (Risk Profile, Good Corporate Governance, Earnings, Capital) method. The analysis tool which is used is the RGEC Method. This study uses descriptive method with quantitative approach. Population for this study are three state-owned banks in Indonesia that already published their financial statement for the period of year 2011 until 2015. The data collecting method used is the documentation method and literature method. Result of the study shows the overall financial performance of these three state-owned banks for the period of 2011-2015 on Risk Profile aspect which is done by analyzing the Credit Risk which is represented by NPL ratio is assessed as healthy, while from the analysis of Liquidity Risk yang which is represented by LDR ratio is also assessed as healthy. Furthermore from the aspect of Good Corporate Governance (GCG), banks performance is rated as very healthy. Overall financial performance from Earning aspect which is calculated by analyzing the NIM and ROA ratio is also assessed as healthy. Finally, the overall financial performance from Capital aspect which is calculated by analyzing the comparison between the capital ratio towards the Risk Weighted Asset (RWA) which is represented by the CAR ratio is assessed as healthy. Keywords : Bank Health, RGEC Method, BRI, BNI, Bank Mandiri
Some effects of two species of acanthocephala on the alimentary canal of the largemouth bass.

Throughout at least a considerable part of its range in the United States and Canada the largemouth bass Huro salmoides (Lacepede) commonly harbors adults of two species of acanthocephala, Leptorhynchoides thecatus (Linton, 1891) and Neoechinorhynchus cylindratus (Van Cleave, 1913). At Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee, one or both species of these parasites were found in all of twenty-nine bass examined (Venard, 1940). Because of statements in the literature that acanthocephala are harmful to fish, and our failure to discover any description of harm beyond the brief observation that the host's intestine is damaged, pieces of pyloric ceca and small intestine containing these parasites were preserved in formalin during the summer of 1939 for later histological examination. The collection of this material was made possible by a grant from the Reelfoot Lake Biological Station of the Tennessee Academy of Science. The parasitized tissues sectioned were from three bass, 27, 28, and 28.5 cm. in total length. A largemouth bass 39 cm. in total length, which contained no acanthocephala or other helminths when dissected, supplied normal tissues for comparison with parasitized tissues. This specimen was reared in an Ohio fish hatchery and was kindly furnished by Mr. John Pelton of the Ohio Division of Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources. Leptorhynchoides thecatus. As many as 102 individuals were found in a single host. These parasites usually inhabited the pyloric ceca and were rarely found in the small intestine. The following observations are restricted to the ceca. Areas of the ceca which appear not to have been invaded by the parasite present a picture similar to that of normal tissues, from the Ohio fish, except that the mucosa and submucosa are heavily infiltrated with leucocytes. The usual position of a parasite is with its body lying in the lumen of the cecum with its anterior end pressed firmly into the host tissue so that the host tissue surrounds the anterior end of the parasite (Fig. 1). In all our sections of this species the proboscis is retracted and not engaged with the host tissue; this is probably due to retraction of the proboscis while the parasite was being killed with preservative. In the host tissue at the location of the parasite, the mucosa and submucosa are completely disrupted and form a debris containing fragments of the epithelium as isolated clumps of columnar epithelial cells. This cellular debris is heavily infiltrated with erythrocytes and leucocytes. Numerous groups of rod-shaped bacterial cells are also present. The region of disorganized tissue cells extends for several millimeters through the mucosa and submucosa surrounding the anterior end of the parasite. At this point the submucosa can not be recognized as such except in some areas immediately adjacent to the inner circular layer of the tunica muscu
Coordinated action checklist: a tool for partnerships to facilitate and evaluate community health promotion

Coordinated action through partnerships is a core approach in community health promotion to deal with the multidimensionality of today’s health and societal issues. The number of partnerships is increasing. However, facilitation and evaluation of partnerships is hampered by the lack and/or non-use of feasible tools. As a consequence, health promotion through partnerships is not optimally facilitated and evaluated. This article describes the development and piloting of a tool and guidelines to facilitate and evaluate coordinated action in community health promotion. The initial development of the tool was based on relevant literature, a conceptual framework to support social environments for health, and an inventory of existing tools. Appreciative inquiry principles contributed to the formulation of items. The result, a checklist for coordinated action, was further developed and assessed for usability in six different partnerships: a national program, an academic collaborative and four local partnerships. Results of the checklist were cross-checked and discussed with partners. Piloting the checklist resulted in a feasible tool helpful to partnerships because of its ability to generate actionable knowledge. The checklist enables the facilitation and evaluation of community health promotion partnerships that differ in context and level (both local and national), phase of the program and topics addressed. Cross-checking and discussing results with partners and triangulation with interview data increases the reliability of the results of the checklist. Piloting in multiple cases contributes to the checklist’s external validity.