Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Design of X-joints in Sandwich Structures for Naval Vessels

In many naval ships of fiber composite sandwich construction, an X-joint exists where the end bulkhead of the superstructure is attached to the deck, with an internal bulkhead placed in the same vertical plane below the deck. This joint is subjected to alternating tensile and compressive loading in the vertical direction for respectively hogging and sagging bending deformation of the hull girder. When the core material is polymer foam, such joints are often strengthened by the insertion of a higher density core material in the deck panel in the immediate region of the joint. The paper aims to improve the basis for the design of such Xjoints, focusing on the prevention of crushing of the core under compressive load while ensuring adequate damage tolerance for the case of tensile load. Extensive material tests are reported, strain distributions are investigated by both laboratory tests and numerical modeling, and design guidance for core inserts is presented.
THE EFFECT OF JOB EMBEDDEDNESS ON ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR: The Mediating Role of Sense of Responsibility

This study examines a new attachment concept called job embeddedness as antecedent of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB). Firstly, we tested hypothesis concerning positive relationship between job embeddedness and OCB as predicted by Mitchell et al. (2001). Secondly, we tested hypothesis concerning the mediation effect of sense of responsibility in the relationship between job embeddedness and OCB. Nurses (N = 170) and their immediate supervisors ( N = 41) from five privately owned hospital in Jogjakarta participated in this study. Of 340 questionnaires distributed to the respondents, 339 were returned yielding a response rate of 99 percent. Of those returned, 300 questionnaires were available for further analyses. Nurses were asked to respond to a questionnaire of 40 items concerning perception of embeddedness and 4 item concerning sense of responsibility to their employing organization. Nurses’ citizenship behavior were measured using 12 items as rated by their immediate supervisors. The results support the hypothesis that job embeddedness correlates positively with OCB. However, our result failed to support the prediction of the mediating effect of employees’ sense of responsibility in causal relationship between job embeddedness and OCB. The implications of the findings for further research on relationship between job embeddedness and OCB research are discussed.
Marine tethysuchian crocodyliform from the ?Aptian-Albian (Lower Cretaceous) of the Isle of Wight, UK

A marine tethysuchian crocodyliform from the Isle of Wight, most likely from the Upper Greensand Formation (upper Albian, Lower Cretaceous), is described. However, we cannot preclude it being from the Ferruginous Sands Formation (upper Aptian), or more remotely, the Sandrock Formation (upper Aptian-upper Albian). The specimen consists of the anterior region of the right dentary, from the tip of the dentary to the incomplete fourth alveolus. This specimen increases the known geological range of marine tethysuchians back into the late Lower Cretaceous. Although we refer it to Tethysuchia incertae sedis, there are seven anterior dentary characteristics that suggest a possible relationship with the Maastrichtian-Eocene clade Dyrosauridae. We also review ‘middle’ Cretaceous marine tethysuchians, including putative Cenomanian dyrosaurids. We conclude that there is insufficient evidence to be certain that any known Cenomanian specimen can be safely referred to Dyrosauridae, as there are some cranial similarities between basal dyrosaurids and Cenomanian–Turonian marine ‘pholidosaurids’. Future study of middle Cretaceous tethysuchians could help unlock the origins of Dyrosauridae and improve our understanding of tethysuchian macroevolutionary trends. © 2014 The Linnean Society of London, Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2014, 113, 854–871.
Effects of the Aqueous Extract of Cnestis Ferruginea on theHistological Structure of Female Rat Ovary and Uterine Horns

Man has been using medicinal plants to treat diseases for millennia. According to estimates, more than two-thirds of the world’s plant species are of medicinal value. WHO estimates that about 80% of people living in developing countries depend on traditional medicine for their primary health care needs? About 50 to 60% of pharmaceuticals are of natural origin or are synthesized from natural products [1,2]. However, there are still many plants for which the mode of action, the biological targets and the side effects of the molecules are not yet elucidated. Yet, they are used by a large part of the population to heal themselves. This exposes them to serious and sometimes irreversible damage. It is then necessary to carry out pharmacological research to study the effectiveness of these plants used in traditional medicine. It is in this context that the plant species Cnestis ferruginea (Connaraceae) a plant used in the treatment of several affections including “sterility” and increased fertility according Tra Bi [3] and N’guessan et al. [4], caught our attention in this study. This work aims to show the pharmacological effects of the aqueous extract of Cnestis ferruginea on the ovary and uterine horn of adult female rats.
Snow depth in eastern Europe in relation to circulation patterns

Abstract Rotated principal components of the 500 hPa geopotential heights in the Euro-Atlantic sector are used as indicators of circulation pattern intensity. Daily snow-cover depth data for the years 1951–95 from 71 eastern European stations are examined. Maps of linear correlation coefficient between monthly change in snow depth and rotated principal components are presented. The positive and negative extremes of each circulation pattern are analyzed, and positive and negative snow-depth signals indicated. A daily analysis of relationships between snow depth and circulation pattern is performed for three locations. The strongest impact of the atmospheric circulation on changes in snow depth is observed in the south and west of the study area, where the eastern European (EE) and central European circulation patterns are found to have the greatest impact. The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) impact on the snow depth in eastern Europe is limited to the beginning and the end of winter. Snow cover has low variability in northeastern Europe (where the Scandinavian (SC) pattern is of greatest importance) and low sensitivity to change in the atmospheric circulation. The decrease in snow-cover depth observed in spring is related to the NAO, SC and EE patterns, the latter being important for snow-cover depth fluctuations over northeastern Europe in April.
Waste water discharge impact modeling with QUAL2K, case study: the Zayandeh-rood River

One of the most significant hydrological resources are rivers (especially for drinking water). Stream simulation or modeling is a common cost-effective way for water quality monitoring and predicting the future quality of rivers and streams. This paper describes and demonstrates the application of the U.S environmental protection agency’s water quality model, QUAL2K, to The Zayandehrood River, one of the biggest Rivers in Iran and Middle East, and also a way to increase dissolved oxygen in order to optimize the water quality, simulation of affixing a weir and even more. First of all, the river’s hydraulic factors such as roughness are precisely calibrated and subsequently with the first set of data according to biochemical oxygen demand and dissolved oxygen the model is calibrated. In the next step along with above mentioned calibration, validation is done with the second set of data. Afterwards to find out if weirs will ameliorate water quality, a critical condition applied with 20% increase in loads which enforced to the model to simulate effect of weirs on the water quality in this predicament. Investigation of results in calibration and especially validation showed that zayandehrood’s water quality is poor downstream of industrial areas due to waste water discharges and dissolved oxygen is even under 5 mg/l in downstream hence biochemical oxygen demand is high downstream of industrial plants. On the other hand simulating affect of weirs in critical conditions indicates that this method will increase dissolved oxygen (DO) downstream of the weir.
Enhanced refractive index sensor using a combination of a long period fiber grating and a small core singlemode fiber structure

An enhanced refractive index (RI) sensor based on a combination of a long period fiber grating (LPG) and a small core singlemode fiber (SCSMF) structure is proposed and developed. Since the LPG and SCSMF transmission spectra experience a blue and a red shift respectively as the surrounding RI (SRI) increases, the sensitivity is improved by measuring the separation between the resonant wavelengths of the LPG and SCSMF structures. Experimental results show that the sensor has a sensitivity of 1028 nm/SRI unit in the SRI range from 1.422 to 1.429, which is higher than individual sensitivities of either structure alone used in the experiment. Experimental results agree well with simulation results.
Universality of Bayesian Predictions

Given the sequential update nature of Bayes rule, Bayesian methods find natural application to prediction problems. Advances in computational methods allow to routinely use Bayesian methods in econometrics. Hence, there is a strong case for feasible predictions in a Bayesian framework. This paper studies the theoretical properties of Bayesian predictions and shows that under minimal conditions we can derive finite sample bounds for the loss incurred using Bayesian predictions under the Kullback-Leibler divergence. In particular, the concept of universality of predictions is discussed and universality is established for Bayesian predictions in a variety of settings. These include predictions under almost arbitrary loss functions, model averaging, predictions in a non stationary environment and under model miss-specification. Given the possibility of regime switches and multiple breaks in economic series, as well as the need to choose among different forecasting models, which may inevitably be miss-specified, the finite sample results derived here are of interest to economic and financial forecasting.
Examining custodial symmetry in the Higgs sector of Georgi-Machacek model

Department of Physics and Center for Mathematics and Theoretical Physics,National Central University, Chungli, Taiwan 32001, ROCInstitute of Physics, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan 11529, ROC andPhysics Division, National Center for Theoretical Sciences, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, ROCWe study consequences of custodial symmetry in the Higgs sector of the Georgi-Machacek (GM)model. We discuss how the 5-plet and 3-plet Higgs bosons classiﬁed under the custodial SU(2)symmetry are produced and decay at the CERN Large Hadron Collider. By determining theirmasses through proposed channels, we can test the mass degeneracy in each Higgs multiplet.I. INTRODUCTION
Digital Holographic setup for Measurement of Asymmetric Temperature Field and Tomographic Reconstruction

This paper presents a digital holographic multidirectional interferometric method for measurement of periodic asymmetric temperature fields. This method uses a modified Twymann-Green setup having double sensitivity. The setup employs one precisely synchronized and triggered CCD camera with a measured coherent phenomenon. That allows a large number of the phenomenon's different projections capturing which are used for 3D tomographic reconstruction.
Positive thinking and physical activity motivation for one individual with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative case-study

Regular physical activity (PA) is known to benefit individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) but people with MS tend to do less PA than the general population. Thought processes such as positive thinking may help to explain PA motivation among individuals with MS. The present study investigated thoughts about PA motivation in one man with MS (aged 70 years; pseudonym Norman). We asked Norman to think aloud while completing standardised measures of PA, stages of change, self-efficacy and in response to planned and spontaneous questions. The data were subjected to inductive thematic analysis and two major themes were formulated: positive thinking as Norman’s way to fight against MS; and goals give a positive purpose to Norman’s engagement in PA. Theme one consisted of three subthemes: coping with MS by choosing to think positively; using positivity to maintain control; and using PA to think positively. Theme two consisted of two subthemes: viewing PA as a necessity for goal achievement; and goals providing determination. Norman’s case has implications for enhancing future physiotherapy interventions. In particular, addressing positive thinking and purposeful goal setting may help physiotherapists to increase PA motivation in individuals with MS and thereby encourage more regular engagement in PA. Hall-McMaster S M, Treharne G J, Smith C M (2016) Positive thinking and physical activity motivation for one individual with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative case-study New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy 44(1): 26-32. doi: 10.15619/NZJP /44.1. 04
A composite cement of high magnesium sulphate resistance

This study investigates the magnesium sulphate resistance of chemically activated phosphorus slag-based composite cement (CAPSCC). Enough mortar specimens were prepared from phosphorus slag (80 wt.%), type II Portland cement (14 wt.%), and compound chemical activator (6 wt.%) and were exposed to 5% magnesium sulphate solution after being cured. Mortar specimens of both type II and V Portland cements (PC2 and PC5) were also prepared and used for comparison purpose. According to the test results, after 12 months of exposure, PC2, PC5 and CAPSCC exhibited 43.5, 35.2 and 25.2% reduction in compressive strength, 0.136, 0.110, and 0.026% expansion in length, and 0.91, 2.2, and 1.78% change in weight, respectively. Complementary studies by X-ray diffractometry and scanning electron microscopy revealed that CAPSCC has a very low potential for the formation of sulphate attack products, especially ettringite. The results confirm a high magnesium sulphate resistance for CAPSCC compared to PC2 and PC5.
Evaluation of Chinese broccoli under organic growing conditions

A marketable production characterized by stem weight, leaf area and leaf/stem ratio were measured in five cultivar s of Chinese broccoli. From the results can be concluded the cultivar Hon Tsai Tai as si gnificantly worst performing (stem weight 15,5 g, leaf/stem ratio 29 cm 2 .g 1- ) and cultivar Happy Rich as significantly best (stem weight 55 g, leaf/stem ratio 18,6 cm 2 .g 1- ). Other cultivars such as Summer Jean, Suiho and Green Lance were in between in this evaluation. Cultivar Happy Rich can be consequently recommended for summer production under organic growing conditions in the Czech Republic.
Effects of topographic smoothing on the simulation of winter precipitation in High Mountain Asia

Numerous studies have projected future changes in High Mountain Asia water resources based on temperature and precipitation from global circulation models (GCMs) under future climate scenarios. Although the potential benefit of such studies is immense, coarse grid‐scale GCMs are unable to resolve High Mountain Asia's complex topography and thus have a biased representation of regional weather and climate. This study investigates biases in the simulation of physical mechanisms that generate snowfall and contribute to snowpack in High Mountain Asia in coarse topography experiments using the Weather Research and Forecasting model. Regional snowpack is event driven, thus 33 extreme winter orographic precipitation events are simulated at fine atmospheric resolution with 6.67 km resolution topography and smoothed 1.85° × 1.25° GCM topography. As with many modified topography experiments performed in other regions, the distribution of precipitation is highly dependent on first‐order orographic effects, which dominate regional meteorology. However, we demonstrate that topographic smoothing enhances circulation in simulated extratropical cyclones, with significant impacts on orographic precipitation. Despite precipitation reductions of 28% over the highest ranges, due to reduced ascent on windward slopes, total precipitation over the study domain increased by an average of 9% in smoothed topography experiments on account of intensified extratropical cyclone dynamics and cross‐barrier moisture flux. These findings identify an important source of bias in coarse‐resolution simulated precipitation in High Mountain Asia, with important implications for the application of GCMs toward projecting future hydroclimate in the region.
Selection of industrial robot using axiomatic design principles in fuzzy environment

Article history: Received July 10, 2014 Accepted December 31, 2014 Available online December 31 2014 Nowadays, industrial robots are being pervasively used in almost every manufacturing organization for improving operational quality, safety and productivity. Depending on the nature of task to be performed, many varieties of robots are now commercially available from different manufacturers. For efficiently carrying out the designed task, a number of functional attributes of an industrial robot are also simultaneously responsible. Therefore, selection of an appropriate and competitive robot alternative becomes a complicated and equally challenging task for the decision makers. A quite strong model of multi-criteria decision-making is needed to deal with this problem of industrial robot evaluation and selection. In this paper, the applicability of fuzzy axiomatic design (FAD) principles is explored for solving a real time robot selection problem. Seven candidate robots which are commercially available for light assembly operations are evaluated with respect to a mix of nine criteria. All these criteria are either qualitative in nature or expressed as a range of numerical values. Suitability rankings of all the feasible alternatives are derived using FAD methodology, thus establishing it as a systematic and dependable tool for solving industrial robot selection problems in fuzzy environment. Growing Science Ltd. All rights reserved. 5 © 201
Vertical removal force and torsional resistance of a screwless Morse taper implant connection

Aims: The aim of this study was to measure the removal force and vertical tensile strength of a screwless Morse taper connection and compare it with screw retained connections. Methods: n order to measure the vertical tensile and torsional strength of the connection, a total of 12 Octo Implants (Tasarimmed, Istanbul, Turkey) 4 mm wide and 10 mm in length were used with a screwless Morse taper connection. Six repeated shots were applied to abutments for each standardized force: 300 grF, 500 grF, 800 grF, 1000 grF, 1400 grF, and 2500 grF. Measurements of vertical tensile strength and torsional strength were obtained four times for each group with a dynamometer and torque meter. Results: The results were analyzed using a 1-way ANOVA test. The intercept was found to be significantly different among the various strike forces for both vertical tensile strength and torsional strength (p lessthan .0001). A greater increase in the torsional and vertical strength was seen for 1400 grF strikes and was consequently entitled as a break point. Conclusion: Screwless Morse taper connection is predicted to be an adequate resistant to vertical removal and torsional forces.
Institutions and the Sectoral Organization of Production

The impact of economic institutions on development is presently taken for granted but there is surprisingly scarce evidence on the channels through which institutions affect the organization of output. Imperfections in contractual enforcement, for example, could lead firms to adopt technologies that inefficiently minimize dependence on other sectors, thus going hand in hand with a reduction in productivity. Another channel would be the concentration of economic activity in sectors that have fewer interactions with other sectors. Using a dataset on manufacturing, this paper presents empirical evidence supporting both effects: better contractual enforcement raises relatively more the labor share of sectors that interact more with other sectors; further, good governance also boosts relatively more labor productivity in more complex subsectors of manufacturing. Both effects are strongest among countries whose labor productivity ranks in the second and third quartiles of the world productivity distribution and they are mute for the two extreme groups of poor and developed economies.
Public Expenditure and Health Status in Ghana

Better health status is described as an indicator of economic success or failure of nations. The availability of health care services and the physical, biological and socioeconomic environment, in which a person lives, broadly determine disease pattern, health status and therefore, the quality of life. This paper examines the relationship between public spending and health status in Ghana, using simple but conventional econometric techniques. One measure of health status [under five-mortality rate (per 1000 live births)] was used as an indicator of health status. The results revealed that the availability of physicians and health insurance are the most important determinants of health status in Ghana. Contrary to findings from earlier studies however, the analyses found income per capita to be a rather insignificant determinant of health status. The policy implications that emanate from this paper based on the results are that the health sector is interlinked with socioeconomic development and therefore, the government of Ghana must not treat the health services in isolation but in an integrated manner to achieve the broader goals of poverty reduction, human capital formation and economic development. The results support the hypothesis of increasing public investments in health, especially in the area that will attract the training and the supply of more physicians. The results also show that the national health insurance policy is a positive determinant of health status and, therefore, much education is needed to enlighten and attract Ghanaian into registering and subscribing to it. Government should also make money available for the purchase of drugs and treatment under the health insurance scheme to ensure its growth and sustenance. Keywords : physicians per population, GDP per capita, national health insurance, health status mortality rate.