Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
6 WIND ENERGY FORECASTS AND ENSEMBLE UNCERTAINTY FROM THE RUC

Wind energy, the fastest growing energy technology, has become an important component of the nation’s electrical power grid. Increased energy demands, combined with insufficient generation capabilities, underscore the importance of wind energy as a renewable alternative. The European Wind Energy Association predicts that by the year 2020, 10% of world energy needs will be provided by wind energy. To effectively manage this growing resource, power managers require accurate estimates of power generation potential. To derive these estimates, energy planners require accurate forecasts of surface and near surface winds for a period from a few hours to several days. Accurate estimates of generation capacities provide energy planners and traders with critical planning tools. In addition to accurate wind speed forecasts, planners desire a level of confidence associated with these forecasts. All forecasts are subject to some inaccuracies; however, some situations are more difficult to accurately predict than others. Parameters which quantify the uncertainties associated with a given forecast would improve the utility of those forecasts in the planning process. A cooperative project was established in 2000 between NOAA’s Forecast Systems Laboratory (FSL) and the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to evaluate the use of forecasts from FSL’s Rapid Update Cycle (RUC, Benjamin et al. 2001) forecast model in energy planning. This study was expanded in 2001 to explore the use of ensembles of forecasts as a predictor of forecast uncertainty. Preliminary results from this study, as presented here, support the use of ensembles as a basis in determining the degree of confidence associated with given forecasts. The RUC model, currently running at NCEP with a 40km resolution, was selected for this study for several reasons. The RUC model employs a 40-level hybrid sigma/isotropic vertical coordinate system with very high vertical resolution near the surface. A sophisticated multilevel soil/vegetation model improves the treatment of forecast surface fluxes. Additionally the RUC model was designed to run at a higher temporal frequency (hourly at NCEP), taking advantage of the volume of surface, profiler and aircraft reports available hourly. 2. PROCESSING
Accelerating Sequence Alignments Based on FM-Index Using the Intel KNL Processor

FM-index is a compact data structure suitable for fast matches of short reads to large reference genomes. The matching algorithm using this index exhibits irregular memory access patterns that cause frequent cache misses, resulting in a memory bound problem. This paper analyzes different FM-index versions presented in the literature, focusing on those computing aspects related to the data access. As a result of the analysis, we propose a new organization of FM-index that minimizes the demand for memory bandwidth, allowing a great improvement of performance on processors with high-bandwidth memory, such as the second-generation Intel Xeon Phi (Knights Landing, or KNL), integrating ultra high-bandwidth stacked memory technology. As the roofline model shows, our implementation reaches 95 percent of the peak random access bandwidth limit when executed on the KNL and almost all of the available bandwidth when executed on other Intel Xeon architectures with conventional DDR memory. In addition, the obtained throughput in KNL is much higher than the results reported for GPUs in the literature.
Factors associated withconsumptionof fruits and vegetables by teenagers in Penha, Brazil

Food is essential for the promotion of health and the low intake of fruits and vegetables (FV) is a risk factor for chronic non-communicable diseases. Current descriptive and cross-sectional study evaluated the consumption of FVby teenagers in Penha, Santa Catarina State, Brazil, and its relation to nutritional and socioeconomic status. The study involved 361 adolescents who were assessed through a self-administered questionnaire featuring demographic and socioeconomic variables. Body Mass Index was applied to assess nutritional status coupled to a Food Frequency Questionnaire for Adolescents for the consumption of FV. The sum of the responses was compared to the recommendations of the World Health Organization (>400 g day -1 ), ranking them as adequate or inadequate. Results showed the prevalence of males (51%), adherence to physical activity (71%) and eutrophy (65%). Nonetheless, only 32% met the minimum recommendations of FV daily consumption which revealed an inverse association with the consumption of soft drinks. Taking snacks at school makes most teenagers consume less FV. Although no association between the consumption of FV, nutritional and socioeconomic status was found, the consumption of FV is below the recommendations.
Modeling the Competitiveness of Indonesian Palm Oil Industry: A Conceptual Model Using Hierarchical Multi-Level System Approach

Indonesian Palm Oil Industry has the largest market share in the world, but still faces problems in order to strengthen the level of competitiveness. Those problems are in the industry chains, government regulation and policy as meso environment, and macro economic condition. Therefore these three elements should be considered when analyzing the improvement of competitiveness. Here, the governmental element is hoped to create a conducive environment. This paper presents the industry competitiveness conceptual model, using hierarchical multilevel system approach. The Hierarchical multilevel system approach is used to accommodate the complexity of the industrial relation and the government position as the meso environment. The step to develop the model firstly is to define the relevant system. Secondly, is to formulate the output of the model that is competitiveness in the form of indicator. Then, the relevant system with competitiveness as the output is built into a conceptual model using hierarchical multilevel system. The conceptual model is then discussed to see if it can explain the relevant system, and the potential of it to be developed into mathematical model.
Preoperative Evaluation of Thyroid Epithelial Lesions by DNA Ploidy and Galectin-3 Expression in FNAC

Abstract AIM: This study aimed to investigate the value of DNA ploidy and galectins-3 immunostain in the preoperative evaluation of thyroid epithelial lesions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Sixty patients presenting with thyroid enlargement were included in this study and referred by clinicians for FNA. Routine cytological evaluation was done on PAP stained slides according to the WHO criteria and at least three slides were prepared for routine cytological examinations. The nuclear DNA analysis was performed at the Pathology Department, National Research Center using the Leica Qwin 500 Image Analyzer (LEICA Imaging Systems Ltd, Cambridge, England). Galectin-3 expression was investigated in all tissues using streptavidin-biotin technique. RESULTS: Conventional Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of 60 cases could diagnose malignancy with a sensitivity of 60%, negative predictive value (NPV) 71.4%, and overall diagnostic accuracy of 80%. The aneuploidy was significantly associated with malignancy, with sensitivity 90.9%, specificity 83.3% and accuracy 88.3%. On using galectin-3 immunocytochemichal stain on cell blocks prepared from FNA the values were improved, sensitivity 93.3% specificity 86.7% and overall accuracy 90% and it was noticed that galectin-3 over expression was significantly associated with malignancy. CONCLUSIONS: From the results of this study we can consider that DNA ploidy and Galectin-3 could refine the FNA results and increase its sensitivity as a screening test from sensitivity(60%) to reach sensitivity (93.3%), thus decreasing the false negative cases. From this study, it is concluded that the application of ancillary techniques as galectin-3 immunocytochemical markers may become a reliable indicator for surgical intervention, DNA ploidy measurements on the other hand may be of value in galectin-3 negative cases to determine the behavior of the lesion in such cases & refine the preoperative assessment by out ruling false negative cases.
Binaural Spectral Processing in Mouse Inferior Colliculus

Frequency tuning is a basic property of neurons in the auditory system since individual neurons respond to part of the spectrum of audible sounds. Sound localization relies on binaural cues and is a second basic property of the system. Yet, little is known about how frequency tuning is affected by binaural stimulation. Since the inferior colliculus (IC) in the midbrain integrates virtually all of the binaural and monaural information ascending from the lower auditory brainstem nuclei, it is an ideal location in which to study the influence of binaural (diotic) stimulation on spectral processing. To do so, we recorded from single neurons in the mouse IC to binaural and monaural tones delivered sequentially in each trial. Neurons were analyzed according to how the monaural frequency response area (FRA) was altered by binaural stimulation. Overall, the maximum firing rate, Q10, Q40, best frequency (BF), characteristic frequency (CF), and thresholds for the population were similar to contralateral and binaural stimulation. However, not all neurons reacted similarly, and the types of changes resulting from binaural stimulation were identified using cluster analysis to separate neurons based on the ratio of the binaural/contralateral responses. About a 40% of the neurons had maximum firing rates and bandwidths that were unchanged by binaural stimuli, but the remaining 60% showed some combination of change in maximum firing rate, bandwidths, or threshold. The remaining cells all have rates changed by binaural Xi Bie-University of Connecticut, 2015 stimulation, either increased or decreased, while the effects on the bandwidth were different. When neurons had maximum firing rates that were suppressed by binaural stimulation, this resulted in sharper tuning, and the thresholds to binaural stimuli were either higher or lower. Fewer neurons had firing rates enhanced by binaural stimulation but were unchanged in bandwidth or threshold. The inhibitory FRA generated by binaural two-tone stimulation of the ipsilateral ear was usually similar in BF to the FRA from contralateral excitation, but some neurons showed sideband inhibition generated by the ipsilateral stimulation. We conclude that binaural stimulation can alter the spectral processing of many neurons in the IC, and this might facilitate processing of the sound localization and sound texture. Binaural Spectral Processing In Mouse Inferior Colliculus
SURJECT1VE STABILITY IN DIMENSION 0 FOR K2 AND RELATED FUNCTORS

This paper continues the investigation of generators and relations for Chevalley groups over commutative rings initiated in ll4j. The main result is that if A is a semilocal ring generated by its units, the groups L(*, A) of Ll4j are generated by the values of certain cocycles on A* X A*. From this follows a surjective stability theorem for the groups /. (♦, A), as well as the result that L(4>, A) is the Schur multiplier of the elementary subgroup of the points in A of the universal Chevalley-Demazure group scheme with root sys-tem ♦ , if <t has large enough rank. These results are proved via a Bruhat-type decomposition for a suitably defined relative group associated to a radical ideal. These theorems generalize to semilocal rings results of Steinberg for Chevalley groups over fields, and they give an effective tool for computing Milnor's groups Ky(A) when A is semilocal.
n vitro induction of polyploidy in Cercis glabra Pamp oshua

This study systematically compared the effects of several different in vitro treatment methods and explant types on the induction of polyploidy in Cercis glabra Pamp. Analysis of nuclear DNA content using flow cytometry indicated that treating either apical or lateral buds of in vitro shoot cultures with an aqueous solution of 150 M oryzalin for 12–96 h produced tetraploid plants irrespective of the type of bud treated. In contrast, shoots cultured on solidified media containing oryzalin failed to produce polyploid nuclei suggesting limited uptake and/or transport of oryzalin in shoot cultures. Using aqueous treatments of eywords:
Constraining the CO intensity mapping power spectrum at intermediate redshifts

We compile available constraints on the carbon monoxide (CO) 1-0 luminosity functions and abundances at redshifts 0-3. This is used to develop a data driven halo model for the evolution of the CO galaxy abundances and clustering across intermediate redshifts. It is found that the recent constraints from the CO Power Spectrum Survey ($z \sim 3$; Keating et al. 2016), when combined with existing observations of local galaxies ($z \sim 0$; Keres et al. 2003), lead to predictions which are consistent with the results of smaller surveys at intermediate redshifts ($z \sim 1-2$). We provide convenient fitting forms for the evolution of the CO luminosity - halo mass relation, and estimates of the mean and uncertainties in the CO power spectrum in the context of future intensity mapping experiments.
Antecedents of marketing integration in cross-border mergers and acquisitions

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine operational-level implementation issues regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in general, and resource combination and integration at the functional marketing level in particular. Design/methodology/approach – The paper introduces four factors (i.e. collaboration, interaction, marketing synergy, and the realignment of marketing resources) that support successful M&A marketing integration and enhance overall M&A performance. Findings – The results indicate that marketing synergy and the realignment of marketing resources contribute significantly to the extent of integration. At the same time, the authors find a significant but negative relationship between the interaction dimension and the speed of integration. Originality/value – The cultural integration of firms that feature different management styles and organizational cultures has been recognized as a particularly challenging aspect of cross-border M&As. This study explains factors that contribute .
Use of Logistic Regression Model for Prediction of Non-Timber Forest Products

The use of non-timber is a valuable alternative for the conservation of tropical forests. Jucara (Euterpe edulis Mart.) is considered one of the main alternatives in the Atlantic Forest for the production of acai pulp. However, there are few studies that aim to evaluate their production. The present study aimed to construct a probabilistic model to predict the production of Euterpe edulis bunches, using dendrometric variables and competition index. Twenty plots of 10 × 50 m were sampled in an area with said specie, showing the arboreal entities with diameter at breast height > 4.8 cm, and recording the Euterpe edulis phenomena. The main variables influencing the production of bunches were assessed using logistic regression model. The logistic regression showed the variables diameter breast height (DBH) and total height (h) as significant to explain the variation between productive and non-productive entities. The competition index tested was not significant (p-value = 0.221). The model of prediction of curl production in Jucara can be written as: Zi = -6.878594 + 0.2522454 × DBH + 0.1951574 × h. The use of a logistic regression model showed potential for prediction of non-timber forest products.
Understanding of life cycles and fertilization during learning biology in primary school

The aim of this study was to determine the conceptual understanding of the macro concept of Reproduction and organism development among students of the 7th and 8th grade of primary schools, based on students' answers to questions in relation to the macro concept of Reproduction and organism development at the regional competition in Biology in 2015 and 2017. Analysis of the students' answers included specific coding of the answers and interpreting the biological importance and meaning of each answer. Problems and misconceptions in relation to the concept of reproduction were singled out and explained. The analysis showed there is a problem with understanding the concept of reproduction and the misconceptions based around the key concept of cell life cycle, as well as misunderstandings of the concept of fertilization were observed as most prominent. Misconceptions found in this study show the necessity of changing the organization of contents taught in primary school biology and the need for using new teaching strategies, based on the students’ activity and individual work.
Canonical simplicial gravity

A general canonical formalism for discrete systems is developed, which can handle varying phase space dimensions and constraints. The central ingredient is Hamilton's principal function that generates canonical time evolution and ensures that the canonical formalism reproduces the dynamics of the covariant formulation following directly from the action. We apply this formalism to simplicial gravity and (Euclidean) Regge calculus, in particular. A discrete forward/backward evolution is realized by gluing/removing single simplices step by step to/from a bulk triangulation and amounts to Pachner moves in the triangulated hypersurfaces. As a result, the hypersurfaces evolve in a discrete ‘multi-fingered’ time through the full Regge solution. Pachner moves are an elementary and ergodic class of homeomorphisms and generically change the number of variables, but can be implemented as canonical transformations on naturally extended phase spaces. Some moves introduce a priori free data that, however, may become fixed a posteriori by constraints arising in subsequent moves. The end result is a general and fully consistent formulation of canonical Regge calculus, thereby removing a longstanding obstacle in connecting covariant simplicial gravity models to canonical frameworks. The presented scheme is, therefore, interesting in view of many approaches to quantum gravity, but may also prove useful for numerical implementations.
Edukasi Manfaat Tanaman Obat dan Pengolahannya dengan Metode CBIA di Desa Bulusulur, Kabupaten Wonogiri, Jawa Tengah

The community service program reported in this paper aims to educate people about benefits of herbs and how to process herb raw materials for medication. This community service program was conducted in December 2016. The program involved 25 leaders of housewife communities (Kader PKK) in Bulusulur Village, Wonogiri, Central Java. The education was conducted using the CBIA (Cara Belajar Ibu Aktif) method. The CBIA supports the participants to be active during the education process. Results of the active learning through the CBIA method showed participants knowledge as folows: (1) participants were able to mention that herbal medicines are safe, have no side effects, can be easily obtained around their house; (2) they commonly used herbal for medication more than 4 times per month, obtained from their garden or local market; (3) they were able to mention the benefits of herbs commonly used; for example, temu lawak for stomachache, kunyit for pre-menstrual pain. However, they were not able to differentiate categories of herbal medicines which were produced by herbal manufacturers, such as Jamu, Obat Herbal Terstandar, and Fitofarmaka. Their knowledge about benefits of herbs was limited to those which were available in their garden. They also appreciated the demonstration of producing Bir Jawa and Sambiloto cookies.
Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Juices from Ten Iranian Pomegranate Cultivars Depend on Extraction

Phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of ten juices from arils and whole pomegranate cultivars grown in Iran were studied. Phenolic contents and antioxidant activities of juices from whole pomegranate fruit were significantly higher than juices from pomegranate arils, but the variety has a greater influence than the processing method. The main phenolics in the studied juices were punicalagin A (5.40–285 mg/L), punicalagin B (25.9–884 mg/L), and ellagic acid (17.4–928 mg/L). The major and minor anthocyanins of cyanidin 3,5-diglucoside (0.7–94.7 mg/L), followed by cyanidin 3-glucoside (0.5–52.5 mg/L), pelargonidin 3,5-diglucoside
Persuasive impact of loss and gain frames on intentions to exercise: A test of six moderators

ABSTRACT The current study situated loss/gain-framing research in the extended parallel process model and tested whether two message features (dose, efficacy appeals) and four individual difference variables (walking self-efficacy, grit, consideration of future consequences, health information overload (HIO)) moderated the impact of message framing on intentions to engage in physical activity. Adults (N = 341, Mage = 38.09, SD = 10.94) were randomly assigned to one of eight message conditions advocating exercise behavior. All four individual difference variables significantly moderated framing effects such that gain-framed messages were more effective for individuals with lower walking self-efficacy, grit, and consideration of future consequences and loss-framed messages were significantly more effective for individuals with higher walking self-efficacy, grit, consideration of future consequences, and for those with lower HIO.
Forecasting the Price of Call Option Using Support Vector Regression

Pricing option is a challenging task in finance. Numbers of parametric and nonparametric methods have been developed for pricing an option. Both methods have their own pros and cons. In this paper fair price of an option is predicted using ɛ-insensitive support vector regression and smooth ɛ-insensitive support vector regression. The methods are applied on five different money market conditions i.e. deep-in-the-money, in-the- money, at-the-money, out-of-money and deep-out-of-money. The experiments are performed on S&P CNX Nifty index option data set. The experimental study reflects that both methods performed fairly well in comparison to Black and Scholes model.
Local elliptical galaxies: Some aspects of theory vs. observations

SUMMARY: In this paper we analyse on, the sample of the local elliptical galax- ies, some predictions of various cosmological theories. We start with the sample of ellipticals described in Samurovic (2007b) and confront the established concentra- tion parameters and mass-to-light ratios of these objects with various cosmological models, i.e. models given by Navarro, Frank and White (NFW) (1996, 1997) and Burkert (1995), respectively. We flnd that the bright galaxy (NGC 5846), for which the sum fi+fl is high, can be reasonably modelled by the NFW models. The Burkert model provides rather good predictions of the dark matter content at one efiective radius. There is an indication that bright ellipticals (MB i21:0).