Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Accuracy of Potential Flow Methods to Solve Real-time Ship-Tug Interaction Effects within Ship Handling Simulators

The hydrodynamic interaction effects between two vessels that are significantly different in size operating in close proximity can adversely affect the safety and handling of these vessels. Many ship handling simulator designers implement Potential Flow (PF) solvers to calculate real-time interaction effects. However, these PF solvers struggle to accurately predict the complicated flow regimes that can occur, for example as the flow passes a wet transom hull or one with a drift angle. When it comes to predicting the interaction effects on a tug during a ship assist, it is essential to consider the rapid changes of the tug’s drift angle, as the hull acts against the inflow creating a complicated flow regime. This paper investigates the ability of the commercial PF solver, Futureship®, to predict the accurate interaction effects acting on tugs operating at a drift angle during ship handling operations through a case study. This includes a comparison against Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and captive model tests to examine the suitability of the PF method for such duties. Although the PF solver can be tuned to solve streamline bodies, it needs further improvement to deal with hulls at drift angles.
Towards more accurate First Principles prediction of redox potentials in transition-metal compounds with LDA+U

First-principles calculations within the local density approximation (LDA) or generalized gradient approximation (GGA), though very successful, are known to underestimate redox potentials, such as those at which lithium intercalates in transition metal compounds. We argue that this inaccuracy is related to the lack of cancellation of electron self-interaction errors in LDA/GGA and can be improved by using the DFT+U method with a self-consistent evaluation of the U parameter. We show that, using this approach, the experimental lithium intercalation voltages of a number of transition metal compounds, including the olivine Li xMPO4 (M = Mn, Fe Co, Ni), layered LixMO2 (x = Co, Ni) and spinel-like LixM2O4 (M = Mn, Co), can be reproduced accurately.
Effect of Differently Treated Rice Polishing on Layers Performance

This study was designed to investigate the effect of differently treated rice polishing such as autoclaving (T2), extrusion (T3) and oil extraction (T4) on the performance of 20 weeks old white leghorn layers. Results showed that extrusion treatment was significantly (P<0.05) better in egg production, egg weight, egg shell weight, and feed conversion ratio than T1, T2 and T4. Among different levels of treatments, experimental birds on diet containing 30% extrusion cooked rice polishing (I) were comparatively better in performance. The non-significant results were observed within all treatments for feed consumption and total egg production. It was concluded that extrusion cooked rice polishing can safely be included in layer diets.
Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance of quantitative traits in black gram by effects of mutation in field trail

Genetic variation has led to an increase in the quantitative traits of crops. The variability on genome is induced by mutation, which enhances the productivity. We evaluated variability on quantitative characters such as, plant height, number of branches/plant, number of leaves/plant, number of fruit clusters/plant, number of pods/plant, number of seeds/pod, yield/plant and 100 seed weight of black gram in M2 generation by the effect of mutation by gamma rays. The results were shown high genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance with significant enhancement (P 0.05 and P 0.01) in growth and yield traits. Hence selection is effective for these traits could be possible through gamma rays. The speculation of effects of gamma rays on genome is that irradiation, induced addition, deletion in DNA pairs and also attributed large chromosomal rearrangement. The result were shown significant enhancement in yield and related traits. It indicates that improvement in quantitative traits would be possible through gamma rays.
Intraepithelial Neoplasia of Breast

The early proliferative lesions of the breast have taken on greater significance as a result of mammographic screening and the use of even more sensitive imaging technologies. The intraductal proliferative lesions of the breast are a group of cytologically and architecturally diverse proliferations, typically originating from the terminal duct-lobular unit and confined to the mammary duct-lobular system. In this chapter we considere the most important of these lesions, lobular carcinoma in situ and ductal carcinoma in situ.
Examining the conceptual model: Relationships between sport orientation, doping attitude and doping behavior in Iranian elit e martial artists

Naturally occurring performance-enhancing drugs (PE Ds) have been known and used through human history. Sport orientations and/or sport tendency focus have been influential factors that individuals and organizati ons are consistently developing and achieving any kind of t echnology in order to become prosperous in champion ships and in this case using performance-enhancing substances /methods has been considered as a way of perfect pe rforming. The present study has examined the conceptual model of sport orientation, doping attitudes and doping beliefs in Iranian elite martial arts athletes. 160 elite athletes (120 males, 40 females) who had activity records in Kick Boxing, O-Sport, Sumo, Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing and Muay Thai were chosen by categorical sampling method. The measurements included sport orientation questio nnaire (SOQ), doping use belief (DUB), performanceenhancement attitude scale (PEAS), and demographic questionnaire. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) w as utilized for examining conceptual model of survey. For analyzing data the LISREL was applied on 95% of confidence level. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) showed doping be lieves had a significant effect on doping attitude and behavior. Although the relationship be tween sport orientation and doping attitude was not significant, the significant relationship between sport orientat ion and doping behavior was reported. Finally, the significant influence of doping attitude on doping behavior bec ame apparent. The present study suggests using educational workshop for athletes in order to improving the exp ected athletes’ behavior in using PEDs. The same su rvey is suggested to do in the community of team sports for realizing the doping psychology differences of ath letes in those sports. Likewise, the semi-empirical research is pr oposed by the variables studying in this paper. Mor eover, the same survey should be accomplished for vast range oparticipants to observe more exact details .
Time‐variable gravity observations of ice sheet mass balance: Precision and limitations of the GRACE satellite data

Time‐variable gravity data from the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission have been available since 2002 to estimate the mass balance of the Greenland and Antarctic Ice Sheets. We analyze current progress and uncertainties in GRACE estimates of ice sheet mass balance. We discuss the impacts of errors associated with spherical harmonic truncation, spatial averaging, temporal sampling, and leakage from other time‐dependent signals (e.g., glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA)). The largest sources of error for Antarctica are the GIA correction, the omission of l=1 terms, nontidal changes in ocean mass, and measurement errors. For Greenland, the errors come mostly from the uncertainty in the scaling factor. Using Release 5.0 (RL05) GRACE fields for January 2003 through November 2012, we find a mass change of −258 ± 41 Gt/yr for Greenland, with an acceleration of −31 ± 6 Gt/yr2, and a loss that migrated clockwise around the ice sheet margin to progressively affect the entire periphery. For Antarctica, we report changes of −83 ± 49 and −147 ± 80 Gt/yr for two GIA models, with an acceleration of −12 ± 9 Gt/yr2 and a dominance from the southeast pacific sector of West Antarctica and the Antarctic Peninsula.
The role of identity and attitudes in intra-organisational knowledge sharing.

This paper provides a comprehensive review of the literature on firm specific characteristics influencing knowledge sharing. According to the first attempts to build a knowledge theory of the firm, the firm is best fit to exploit knowledge (Conner & Prahalad, 1996; Jensen & Meckling, 1992; Kogut & Zander, 1993). Despite this fact, companies are not enough capturing value from their knowledge due to the nature of knowledge (Teece, 1998). Organisations are however able to develop an identity that facilitates knowledge sharing, but such identity causes unlearning problems. In two case studies, the attitudes towards knowledge sharing were in dept analysed. The cases confirmed the importance of an identity to build trust and to stimulate informal knowledge sharing.
Reactive transport of chemicals in unsaturated soils: numerical model development and verification

This paper presents the development of a numerical model for reactive transport of multicomponent chemicals in unsaturated soils. The model has been developed based on a coupled thermal, hydraulic, chemical, and mechanical (THCM) formulation, and extended by the inclusion of geochemical processes under mixed equilibrium and kinetically controlled reactions in–between the solid, aqueous, and gas phases in soil. This has been achieved by coupling the transport model, COMPASS, with the geochemical model, PHREEQC. Key coupling between the geochemical modelling and the flow of chemicals has been established via the inclusion of porosity modification from mineral precipitation–dissolution reactions and the consequential effects on flow processes. Verification of the developed model is addressed via a series of benchmark simulations with a focus on testing the coupling between the transport model and geochemical model. Good results have been achieved for the verification of the theoretical and numerical implemen.
Ice crystal properties of amber ice and strain enhancement at the base of cold Antarctic glaciers

Abstract To improve our understanding of the deformation properties of cold-based polar glaciers, we examine here some of the factors leading to the localization of strain within the amber ice facies. We present a crystallographic case study of amber ice (a fine-grained bubbly ice containing a relatively high impurity content) sampled at the base of two Antarctic glaciers. The crystal fabrics and textures of amber ice were computed by application of a recently developed automated method. To date, it was tedious and awkward to determine amber ice facies accurately because of the sub-millimetric crystal size and relatively high debris content of this facies. The authomatic analytical method applied in this study allows not only for improving analytical accuracy in this task but also for considerably reducing the time of analysis. Our investigations reveal highly homogeneous crystallographic properties for the studied amber ice. The ice crystals are mainly polygonal, equant and sub-millimetric, and show a strong lattice-preferred orientation. These properties, beside the relatively high impurity content, are likely to exert a major control on strain enhancement in amber ice when this facies is present at the base of cold glaciers.
Use of curvilinear fiber format in composite structure design

'I'his paper investigates the gains in structural efficiency that can be achieved by aligning the fibers in some or all of the layers in a laminate with the principal stress directions in those layers. The name curvilinear fiber format is given to this idea. The problem studied is a plate with a central circular hole subjected to a uniaxial tensile load. An iteration scheme is used to find the fiber directions at each point in the laminate. Two failure criteria are used to evaluate the tensile load capacity of the plates with a curvilinear format, and for comparison, counterpart plates with a conventional straightline fiber format. The curvilinear designs for improved tensile capacity are then checked for buckling resistance. It is concluded that gains in efficiency can be realized with the curvilinear format.
Anesthesia and transport of fat snook Centropomus parallelus with the essential oil of Nectandra megapotamica(Spreng.) Mez

This study analyzed the chemical composition and anesthetic potential of essential oil (EO) of Nectandra megapotamica in fat snook (Centropomus parallelus). For the extraction of EO by hydrodistillation, leaves were separated in young (EO-Y) or old (EO-O), and the chemical composition of the EOs was determined by CG-MS. The anesthetic potential was assessed by the evaluation of induction and recovery time of anesthesia and stress response from anesthesia and transport. Three experiments were carried out: i) four different concentrations of each EO were tested to evaluate anesthesia induction and recovery time; ii) two concentrations of EO-O were tested for the evaluation of its effects on stress parameters (glucose, lactate, and Na+ and K+ plasma levels) caused by anesthesia; and iii) fish were transported in plastic bags, supplied with two concentrations of EO-O for the evaluation of water quality and mortality. All experiments were performed on fish acclimated to 0 and 33 ppt salinity. The main constituents of the Y and O-EOs were bicyclogermacrene (46.5/34.6%), α-pinene (26.8/26.2%), β-pinene (7.9/12.3%), and germacrene D (9.6/9.1%). Mild sedation was achieved at 30 °L L-1(1.3-3.2 min) and deep anesthesia at 150 °L L-1(5.6-8.0 min) with both EOs. The recovery time ranged from 1-10 min. The EO-O was not able to avoid the stress of anesthesia evidenced by elevated glucose and lactate plasma levels observed in all groups. Plasma levels of Na+ and K+ were not significantly affected by treatments. During transport, the use of EO-O did not prevent deterioration in water quality and the post-transport mortality. In conclusion, the EO of N. megapotamica has anesthetic activity in fat snook, but it was not able to prevent the stress of anesthesia and transport.
Role of Anillin in Regulation of Epithelial Junctions

ix Introduction.1 1. Role of epithelial barrier.1 2. Molecular composition of epithelial junctions.4 2.1 Tight junctions.4 2.2 Adherens junctions.6 3. Association of epithelial junctions with actomyosin skeleton.8 4. Nonmuscle myosin II as essential regulator of epithelial junctions.13 5. Rho GTPases signaling regulates the actomyosin cytoskeleton.15 6. Anillin as an important F-actin, NM II and Rho-binding protein.17 Methods and materials. ,. 21 Results.26  Loss of anillin results in disruption tight junctions and adherens junction.26  Anillin is not accumulated at cell-cell contacts in interphase cells.30  Anillin depletion induces EMT-like phenotype in A549 cells, but not in DU145 cell.32  Anillin depletion does not increase cell motility.35  Anillin depletion does not affect expression of different AJ and TJ proteins.37  Anillin depletion induces disorganization of the perijunctional F-actin belt in DU145 cells.39  Anillin depletion induces mislocalization of the peri-junctional nonmuscle myosin II.41 iv  Knockdown of Anillin does not affect expression and activation status of NM II motor.43  Anillin depletion results in dephosphorylation of ezrin-radixin-moesin (ERM) proteins.45  Loss of anillin disrupts adducin-based membrane skeleton at epithelial cell-cell contacts.47  Anillin depletion does not affect adducin expression at transcription level.52  Loss of γ-adducin displaces α-adducin from the site of intercellular contacts.54  Loss of γ-adducin disrupts epithelial junctions.56  TGF-β treatment downregulates Anillin expression and disrupts epithelial junctions in A549 cells.59 Discussion.61  Anillin promotes epithelial phenotype in A549 cells.62  Anillin promotes epithelial phenotype in A549 cells.62  Anillin regulates organization of the perijunctional actomyosin belt.63  Anillin depletion disrupts the membrane skeleton.64  Involvement of anillin cancer and tissue fibrosis.68 Conclusion.70 List of References.71 Vita.86
Modernisation and the Practices of Contemporary Food Shopping

This paper examines the relationship between modernisation, consumption, and society, challenging received ideas about the distinction between ‘modern’ and ‘premodern’ geographies of food consumption. While conventional accounts posit a historical progression from premodern to modern forms of consumption, associated with the rise of the supermarket and the demise of the corner store, we argue that such distinctions may, in fact, refer less to a historical process of transition than to a contrast between different forms of contemporary sociality, experienced simultaneously in different sites of consumption. By drawing critically on the work of Augé and his contrast between places and nonplaces, these ideas are then put to work empirically in an examination of contemporary food shopping in Germany, focusing particularly on notions of consumer trust. A practice-based and ethnographically informed account of food shopping in Germany shows how distinctions between ‘traditional’ and ‘modern’ forms of consumption involve historicised accounts of contemporary consumption spaces and their associated socialities rather than referring to historical differences per se.
Emotional aspects present in the lives of amputees: a literature review

The systematization of knowledge about emotional aspects in amputation surgery situation shows itself necessary, both for preparation and professional training of psychologists who act in the area and for the patients involved. Objective: literature review about emotional aspects in life of patients submitted to limb amputation. Method: literature review, prioritizing a retrospective character. The selection was made based in indexers of scientific production (PePSIC, SciELO, LILACS), covering the period 2009-2014. Results: Ten studies were found so there is a scarcity of publications about the theme; the publications are majority in periodicals focused on Nursery; the studies do not include the family relations or relation doctor-patient; most of them treat about the emotional aspects of the patient during the period of postoperative. Final consideration: the scarcity of works, such as the characteristics of those that already exist, point to the necessity of new and refined studies.
Effects of a Mixed Zone on TGO Displacement Instabilities of Thermal Barrier Coatings at High Temperature in Gas-Cooled Fast Reactors

Thermally grown oxide (TGO), commonly pure α-Al2O3, formed on protective coatings acts as an insulation barrier shielding cooled reactors from high temperatures in nuclear energy systems. Mixed zone (MZ) oxide often grows at the interface between the alumina layer and top coat in thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) at high temperature dwell times accompanied by the formation of alumina. The newly formed MZ destroys interface integrity and significantly affects the displacement instabilities of TGO. In this work, a finite element model based on material property changes was constructed to investigate the effects of MZ on the displacement instabilities of TGO. MZ formation was simulated by gradually changing the metal material properties into MZ upon thermal cycling. Quantitative data show that MZ formation induces an enormous stress in TGO, resulting in a sharp change of displacement compared to the alumina layer. The displacement instability increases with an increase in the MZ growth rate, growth strain, and thickness. Thus, the formation of a MZ accelerates the failure of TBCs, which is in agreement with previous experimental observations. These results provide data for the understanding of TBC failure mechanisms associated with MZ formation and of how to prolong TBC working life.
The Research of Analysts' Information Source: Empirical Evidence from A-Stock Market of China

This paper use stock returns around and after recommendation changes to measure the information produced by analysts, we find that analysts prefer to firm-specific information, analysts produce more firm-specific information than industry-level information. The amount of firm-specific information on stocks produced by analysts increases with the higher idiosyncratic return volatilities. The amount of industry information on stocks produced by analysts decreases with the stock’s idiosyncratic return and increases with the absolute value of the stock’s industry beta. At the last of paper, using the results of research, we show how investor may use analyst research more effectively and improve their investment performance.
Does Rural Financial Development Spur Economic Growth? Evidence from Nigeria

Robust economic development is not possible without financial deepening more especially in rural community where vast majority of the populace of Less Developed Countries (LDCs) resides. This paper analyses the impact of rural financial development on economic growth of Nigeria. The study uses time series data covering 1980 to 2011 periods paving the way for the application of Johansen and Juselius model of cointegration to detect the long-run relation among the variables in question. Accordingly, Dynamic Ordinary Least Square (DOLS) method was applied to unveil relationship between rural financial development and economic growth. The cointegration test result reveals the presence of long run relation between rural financial development and economic growth of Nigeria. Moreover, the DOLS results found a significant positive relationship between rural financial development and the growth of Nigerian economy. It has been confirmed in this study that rural finance serves as an engine of growth in the country. It could therefore be concluded that enhancing productive credit especially in rural areas could free the disadvantaged entrepreneur and thus enable them to contribute immensely toward the growth of Nigerian economy. The study therefore recommends among other things, barriers to the productive credit allocation in rural community should be reduced to the barest minimum.
Aesthetic Judgements of Abstract Dynamic Configurations

To date, aesthetic preference for abstract patterns has mainly been examined in the relation to static stimuli. However, dynamic art forms (e.g., motion pictures, kinetic art) are arguably more powerful in producing emotional responses. To start the exploration of aesthetic preferences for dynamic stimuli (stripped of meaning and context) we conducted three experiments. Symmetrical or random configurations were created. Each line element had a local rotation, and the whole configuration also underwent a global transformation (horizontal translation, rotation, expansion, horizontal shear). Participants provided explicit preference ratings for these patterns. As expected results showed a preference for dynamic symmetrical patterns over random. When global transformations were compared, expansion was the preferred dynamic transformation whilst participants liked the horizontal shear transformation the least. Overall, these results show that preference for symmetry persists and is enhanced for dynamic stimuli, and that there are systematic preferences for global transformations.