Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Piloted Simulator Evaluation Results of Flight Physics Based Stall Recovery Guidance

Recent studies have shown that loss of control in flight is the most frequent primary cause of accidents. A significant share of accidents in this category can be remedied by upset prevention if possible, and by upset recovery if necessary, in this order of priorities. One of the most important upsets to recover from is stall. Recent accidents have shown that a correct stall recovery maneuver remains a big challenge in civil aviation, partly due to a lack of pilot training. A possible strategy to support the flight crew in this demanding context is calculating a recovery guidance signal, and showing this signal in an intuitive way on one of the cockpit displays, for example by means of the flight director. Different methods for calculating the recovery signal, one based on fast model predictive control and another using an energy based approach, have been evaluated in four relevant operational scenarios by experienced commercial as well as test pilots in the Vertical Motion Simulator at NASA Ames Research Center. Evaluation results show that this approach supports the pilots in improving their stall recovery performance.
Mitochondrial D-loop polymorphism in tubular adenomas and serrated polyps of colorectal lesions

Colorectal cancer is a heterogeneous disorder than arises via multiple distinct pathways, from tubular adenomas (TAs) and serrated polyps (SPs), which are clinically, morphologically, and molecularly different. We examined mitochondrial D-loop polymorphism in colorectal precancerous lesions, including TAs and SPs. DNA was isolated from paired normal and tumoral tissues in 78 TAs and 34 SPs. Mitochondrial D-loop polymorphism (D146, D150, D152, D310, and D514), KRAS and BRAF mutations, and microsatellite instability (MSI) were analyzed by direct sequencing and pyrosequencing. D146, D310, and D514 were polymorphic in these patients and their distributions were significantly different between TAs and SPs. D146 and D310 polymorphism was associated not with KRAS and BRAF mutations, but with MSI and other mitochondrial polymorphism each other. Our data suggest that mitochondrial D-loop polymorphism may play an important role in development of colorectal precancerous lesions and contribute to regulate their progression to TAs or SPs.
How Institutional Socialization Tactics Affects the Drivers of Socialization; Newcomers' Proactivity and Socialization Outcomes

This study investigated the interactive effect of institutional and individual socialization tactics to affect socialization experience of newcomers. In doing so, first, we briefly performed an overview of the proactivity literature. Then, we developed the research model and tested based on a sample of 148 bank clerk who completed surveys at their early career. The results indicated that institutional tactics affect proactive ones and socialization outcomes positively. Meanwhile, some demographics accounted for a significant part of variance in proactivity. We also found that institutional tactics moderate the relationship between proactive tactics and socialization outcomes negatively. These results suggest the need for organizational efforts to interact with newcomers' proactive behaviors to achieve the appropriate socialization outcomes. Finally, we discussed the study results and concluded with normative imperatives in the form of some implications for practice and several calls for future researches.
Characterization of Particulate Matter, Ions and OC/EC in a Museum in Shanghai, China

The size-fractionated particle number concentrations were monitored continuously in the different exhibition halls of an enclosed museum, in Shanghai. Particles in different size bins were collected to investigate the main chemical compositions. Results indicated that the mass concentrations of coarse particles, fine particles and ultrafine particles were in the range of 20.50–24.38 μg/m 3 , 23.39–24.08 μg/m 3 and 16.02–17.48 μg/m 3 , respectively. In addition, the activities of cleaning and walking can greatly elevate the number concentration of coarse particles by a factor of about 8–172 times. The decay rates of size-fractionated particle increased with the enlarging particle diameter, ranging from 2 × 10 –5 to 8 × 10 –4 s –1 . The mass concentration of SO4 2– , NO3 – , NH4 + peaked within the particle size range of 0.32–0.56 μm. The ratios of [NO3 – ]/[SO4 2– ] on the National Day and working day were 0.08 and 0.12, respectively. Comparatively, the peak concentrations of Na + , Cl – , K + , Mg 2+ and Ca 2+ occurred in the various size ranges. Total organic acids distributed uniformly, the acetate ion mass concentration was 1.238 μg/m 3 , which was higher than both formate ion and oxalate ion concentrations. The concentrations of OC and EC showed similar trends on both the National Day and working day, and greater OC/EC ratios were found in the particles within the size range less than 0.1 μm and larger than 1 μm.
Evaluation of New Formulation of Oxyfluorfen (23.5% EC) for Weed Control Efficacy and Bulb Yield in Onion

A field experiment were conducted for two years at Agricultural Research Station, Bhavanisagar of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, during kharif season of 2009 and 2010 to evaluate the new formulation of oxyfluorfen (23.5% EC) on weed control in onion. Weeds constitute one of the biggest problems in agriculture that not only reduce the yield and quality of onion but also utilize essential nutrients. Hence, weed control is essential for increasing onion production. Based on two years field experimentation, it was found that pre-emergence application of oxyfluorfen (23.5% EC) at400 g.ha-1 gave significantly lower total weed density, weed dry weight and higher weed control efficiency at all the intervals. Application of new formulation of oxyfluorfen (23.5% EC) at200 g.ha-1 as pre-emergence herbicide can keep the weed density and dry weight below the economic threshold level and increase the bulb weight (42.56 and43.87 g) and yield (15940 and15610 kg.ha-1) in onion. Unweeded control accounted for lower bulb yield which inturn reflected through higher weed index of 60.6 and 56.1 per cent, respectively during both the years, due to heavy competition of weeds for nutrients, space and light.
Antimicrobial activity of Ficus sycomorus L. (Moraceae) leaf and stem-bark extracts against multidrug resistant human pathogens

Summary The present work was conducted to investigate antibacterial activity of methanol and acetone in leaf (LE) and stem-bark (SBE) of Ficus sycomorus L. crude extracts against sensitive and resistant species of Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii pathogens. Antimicrobial activity expressed by disc-diffusion method (zone of inhibitions - ZIs), minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) were measured as reported for many investigations. Similar study with 6 commercial antibiotics as a reference drug was undertaken. Based upon the estimated ZIs, MIC and MBC values, acetone LE exhibited higher antimicrobial activity than that of methanol one. Otherwise, standard antibiotics have lower effectiveness (ZIs, MICs and MBC) on all tested bacteria as compared to the SBE and LE. The highest antibacterial activity was recorded in sensitive A. baumannii isolate with MICs 2.5, 4.9 mg/ml and MBC 3.8, 9.7 mg/ml for acetone LE and SBE, respectively. Our data indicated that the lowest antibiotics antibacterial activity was recorded for resistant A. baumannii pathogen. It was lower than those of the both plant fractions extracts.
Investigating Knowledge Management Enablers Affecting Job Satisfaction in Middle East & North Africa

Although that Knowledge becomes the main source for sustainable competitive advantage, organizations need to retain the right human capitals to be able to utilize the existing knowledge to the maximum extent, hence organizations must keep their employees motivated and satisfied. This study investigates the relationship between Knowledge Management Enablers KMEs and Job Satisfaction JS in Middle East and North Africa region, MENA region, industrial companies. Although that many researches focused on KMEs, in addition to the availability of several researches about Job Satisfaction, similar studies in MENA region are still lacked. Data was collected through online selfadministered questionnaire from 251 respondents representing professional managers and employees working in several industries/business sectors. The findings of this research proved the existence of the relationship between KMEs such as Organizational Culture, Organizational Structure, IT Support and Job Satisfaction. In addition, it was shown that Organizational Culture has a partial mediating effect between Organizational Structure, and IT Support from one side, and Job Satisfaction from the other side. Moreover, another finding is that there is no moderating effect of Gender or Age on the relationship between Organizational Culture and Job Satisfaction. Finally, there is no moderating effect of Business Sector or Geographical Region on the relationship between IT Support and Job Satisfaction.
Supervised Clustering of Questions into Intents for Dialog System Applications

Modern automated dialog systems require complex dialog managers able to deal with user intent triggered by high-level semantic questions. In this paper, we propose a model for automatically clustering questions into user intents to help the design tasks. Since questions are short texts, uncovering their semantics to group them together can be very challenging. We approach the problem by using powerful semantic classifiers from question duplicate/matching research along with a novel idea of supervised clustering methods based on structured output. We test our approach on two intent clustering corpora, showing an impressive improvement over previous methods for two languages/domains.
Acceptance of ERP Systems: The Uses and Gratifications Theory Perspective

Aim/Purpose This study aims to provide a better understanding of individual acceptance of enterprise resource (ERP) systems. Based on the uses and gratifications theory (UGT) and informing science theory, the study developed and empirically tested a research model to explain the effects of ERP characteristics (specifically, informativeness and enjoyment) on ERP acceptance and use. Background Individual acceptance of ERP systems is crucial for achieving the benefits associated with ERP systems. Unfortunately, little research has focused on acceptance of ERP systems at the individual level. This study attempts to fill this void. Methodology A survey questionnaire was distributed to ERP users to collect data to empirically test the research model developed in this study. In addition to demographic and background information question, the survey contained instruments to measure the study variables. Contribution The empirical results show that UGT provides a sound theoretical framework for explaining users’ gratifications, attitudes, and behavioral intentions toward adopting and using an ERP. These results support the view that subsumes information systems and other fields that endeavor to inform their audience. Findings Individuals’ perceptions of the informativeness and entertainment of ERP systems demonstrated strong direct effects on attitude toward using and satisfaction with ERP systems. In turn, satisfaction with ERP systems showed a direct significant impact on intention to use an ERP system. Recommendations for Practitioners Maintaining a favorable environment and designing training workshops that highlight the information and enjoyment aspects of an ERP can boost users’ perceptions of ERP informativeness and enjoyment and, eventually, improve their attitude and satisfaction with an ERP. Recommendation for Researchers Researchers should test the proposed research model with other types of ERP systems and in different environments to enhance the generalizability of the results to other systems and settings. ERP Acceptance: UGT Perspective 260 Impact on Society The results of is study can be used as a foundation on which to develop plans and design strategies to enhance individual acceptance of ERP systems and realize the benefits associated with these systems. Future Research Future research should extend the research model by integrating other personal and technology variables to provide further insights into what influences individuals to accept or reject an ERP system.
The Interaction of Color Realism and Pictorial Recall Memory.

This stud7 investigated the interaction of variations in color realism on pictorial recall memory in order to better understand the effects o variations in color realism, and to draw comparisons between visual recall memory anC visual recognition memory in terms of color information processing. Stimulus materials used were three sets of slides, each containing identical images produced in four different visual formats: (1) realistic color photographs; (2) nonrealistic color photographs (created by photographically reversing the color of the original slides); (3) black and white photographs; and (4) line drawings. Subjects were 40 volunteers enrolled in graduate courses in education who were randomly assigned to one of the four treatment groups. A free recall procedure was used. Analyses of the data for the line drawing, black and white, and realistic color treatments suggest that color is superior to black and white visuals, which, in turn, are superior to line drawings. Nonrealistic color, however, was significantly lower than eily of the other treatments, indicating that they were substantially more difficult to recall. Examination of the data for the first three treatments demonstrates that, as the variable uf visual complexity increases, so does the degree of recall. However, although the nonrealistic color treatment wa4 systematically as visually complex as the realistic color, the additional rmes it provided interfered with the recall task by providing irrelevant information. While the results of this study lend credence to the "realism theory" orientation, they do not support the generalized theory of cue summation, which predicts that learning will be increased as the total number of cues increases. (26 references)
Acoustic Detection of a Fixed-Wing UAV

The following paper presents results obtained from experiments conducted to investigate the viability of acoustic sensing to form the basis of a non-cooperative aircraft collision avoidance system. An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) fitted with two microphones was flown in the vicinity of another airborne UAV to determine the maximum distance at which the intruding aircraft could be detected. A two-dimensional analytical model to approximate the minimum detection distance required to facilitate an avoidance maneuver for a given spatial configuration is presented. A method to increase detection distances by exploiting the harmonic nature of acoustic signals generated by propeller-driven aircraft is also presented. The method significantly increases the detection distances compared to the commonly used incoherent spectral mean. It was found that a small gasoline-powered UAV could be detected at distances up to 678 m, which is more than double the minimum required to avoid a head-on collision.
Culture conditions for the production of thermostable amylase by Bacillus sp

Studies on the a-amylase production were carried out with a bacterial strain isolated from a soil sample. The cells were cultivated in a mineral medium containing soluble starch as sole carbon source. The addition of calcium (10 mM) or peptone (1%) and yeast extract (0.5%) to the mineral medium shortened the lag period and improved the growth and a-amylase synthesis. The addition of glucose to the culture diminished greatly the synthesis of a-amylase, demonstrating that a classical glucose effect is operative in this organism. The optimum temperature and initial medium pH for amylase synthesis by the organism were 50°C and 7.0 respectively. The optimal pH and temperature for activity were 6.0 and 50°C respectively. The enzyme extract retained 100% activity when incubated for one hour at 90°C and 40% at 60°C for 24 h. The addition of glucose to the culture diminished greatly the synthesis of a-amylase.
A new generalized volatility proxy via the stochastic volatility model

ABSTRACT This article proposes power transformation of absolute returns as a new proxy of latent volatility in the stochastic model. We generalize absolute returns as a proxy for volatility in that we place no restriction on the power of absolute returns. An empirical investigation on the bias, mean square error and relative bias is carried out for the proposed proxy. Simulation results show that the new estimator exhibiting negligible bias appears to be more efficient than the unbiased estimator with high variance.
Association between different indices of greenspace “ exposure ” and noise annoyance in youth

This study aimed to explore the association between greenspace “exposure” and road traffic noise annoyance. We sampled 652 participants (15 – 25 years of age) at two randomly selected high schools and three universities in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Data on sociodemographic factors, road traffic noise annoyance (0 – 10 scale), noise sensitivity, orientation of rooms, and indices of access, availability, usage, and quality of neighborhood greenspace were obtained by a self-administered questionnaire. In addition, 399 participants reported their address, allowing the calculation of Lden and several vegetation indices (e.g., NDVI, tree canopy density, %UGS) within several buffers around the address. Mixed linear models showed lower noise annoyance among participants living in greener environment, having better access to greenspace, and having available greenspace of higher quality. Objectively-measured vegetation did not have substantive effect on noise annoyance. In conclusion, perceived “exposure” to neighborhood greenspace is beneficial for road traffic noise perception among Bulgarian youth, but the lack of a dose-response relationship with remotely-sensed/land use vegetation indices might be a hindrance for evidence-based urban planning.
Impact of phytoplankton bloom magnitude on a pelagic microbial food web

The impact of phytoplankton bloom magnitude on the microbial food web of the Dutch pelagic coastal zone (Southern Eight of the North Sea) was studied during spring 1993. Data were compared to a study carried out in 1992 at the same location. Light availability and temperature were the key factors for the timing of the diatom spring bloom. Specific algal cell lysis rates during the diatom bloom were always <0.1 d(-1). Due to sinking of the diatoms no effect of the difference in bloom magnitude between the 2 years on the pelagic microbial food web was detected. A high onset level of nitrate (55 mu M) resulted in a dense bloom of the colonial Phaeocystis, with maximum cell numbers of 1.8 x 10(8) cells l(-1). During the development of the bloom, the pH of the seawater increased from 7.9 to 8.7. The bloom of Phaeocystis declined through cell lysis (up to 0.3 d(-1)). Due to the enhanced biomass of Phaeocystis the amounts of released algal cellular carbon were high (up to 400 pg C l(-1) d(-1)). Differences in Phaeocystis bloom magnitude were, as a consequence of algal cell lysis, reflected in bacterial production (up to 90 mu g C l(-1) d(-1) in 1993) and grazing activity of members of the microbial food web. The elevated importance of the microbial food web resulted in a high standing stock of microzooplankton (850 pg C l(-1)) and accumulation of regenerated inorganic nutrients. Calculations on both carbon and nitrogen budgets indicate that most of the Phaeocystis bloom was mineralized within the water column.
Eindadvies basisbedragen SDE+ 2016

Het ministerie van Economische Zaken heeft advies gevraagd aan ECN en DNV GL over de basisbedragen voor de SDE+ 2016. Dit rapport betreft het Eindadvies over de geadviseerde basisbedragen die tot stand zijn gekomen na consultatie van marktpartijen. Voor geothermie is het advies geschreven door ECN, DNV GL en TNO.
Impacts of Euhrychiopsis lecontei (Dietz) from Different Populations on the Growth and Nutrition of Eurasian Watermilfoil

Abstract : This technical note provides information on the potential effects of the native weevil Euhrychiopsis lecontei on growth of Eurasian watermilfoil. Weevil impacts are identified based on evaluations of plant biomass, shoot height, and plant tissue nutrient characteristics. Populations of weevils from different geographical locations were tested and all proved to be of potential value to Corps biocontrol efforts.
Residual periarticular complications of chikungunya virus infection in Mauritius

Introduction: the tropical island of Mauritius has experienced two mosquito-borne chikungunya fever outbreaks in recent years. Acute symptoms of chikungunya fever are well described and commonly include an acute onset fever, severe arthralgia and rash accompanied by myalgia and headache. In most cases, there is complete resolution of symptoms. However, residual joint symptoms such as persistent polyarthralgia, joint stiffness, joint swelling and joint effusion have been reported in literature. residual periarticular features are less well-known. residual articular and periarticular manifestations were investigated more than two years after initial chikungunya infection in a selected cohort of affected people in Mauritius. case series: Herein, we presented three clinical cases which describe interesting residual periarticular features postchikungunya infection. these features include the manifestation of a swelling near the ankle joint, the persistence of a subcutaneous nodule near the wrist joint, the manifestation of tenosynovitis and the development of a prominent bony knee swelling in patients. conclusion: Periarticular manifestations are seen more than two years after chikungunya fever suggesting persistence of long-term sequelae. Khadijah Dawood Essackjee1, Smita Goorah2 Affiliations: 1MPhil, University of Mauritius – MPhil graduate, Department of Medicine, University of Mauritius; 2MRCP, University of Mauritius – Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Mauritius. Corresponding Author: Dr. Smita Goorah, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Science, University of Mauritius, Reduit, Mauritius; Email: sm.goorah@uom.ac. mu Received: 10 April 2016 Accepted: 01 June 2016 Published: 20 June 2016
A Low Cost Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) for Pulmonary Disease Modelling and Diagnosis

This paper reports the design, development and implementation of a low cost electrical impedance tomography system. A 16 electrode EIT system was designed around a phantom tank. A 60 kHz constant sinusoidal current of up to 1 mA is induced in the first and second electrode and the root-mean-square potential on all the adjacent pairs of electrodes placed clockwise is measured directly by the analogue pins of an Arduino Mega microcontroller. This data is fed and then executed in MATLAB which is interfaced with EIDORS software to reconstruct the image based on the acquired data. This is the most economical EIT system designed and tested so far as compared to other EIT systems.