Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Engineering Apparel Fabrics and Garments

Handle and making-up performance of fabrics and garments Wrinkling of fabrics and garments Pilling of fabrics and garments Bagging of fabrics and garments Fabric and garment drape Appearance issues in garment processing Durability of fabrics and garments Physiological comfort of fabrics and garments Psychological comfort of fabrics and garments Flammability of fabrics and garments Waterproofing and breathability of fabrics and garments Ultraviolet protection of fabrics and garments Laundry performance of fabrics and garments Application of artificial intelligence in fabric and garment engineering.
Peer-to-Peer Cooperative Positioning Part I: GNSS Aided Acquisition

To improve the performance of GNSS receivers in hostile environments, we consider a Cooperative Positioning approach, where receivers exchange data and information with their neighbors. We focus on unstructured P2P networks, without a control or fusion center. We show that a significant reduction of the acquisition time can indeed by achieved when GNSS aiding quantities like Doppler, satellite Carrierto-Noise ratio and secondary code delay are provided by some aiding peers. The approach is clearly similar to that of Assisted GNSS, but does not require a fixed infrastructure and may better take into account the local environment. Since, in the near future, multi-standard devices will be more and more inter-connected, GNSS Cooperative Positioning may soon become an alternative or a complement to fixed augmentation systems
Technology of Cereals: An Introduction for Students of Food Science and Agriculture

Preface. Abbreviations, units, equivalents. Cereal crops: economics, statistics, uses. Botanical aspects. Chemical components. Cereals of the world. Storage and preprocessing. Dry milling technology. Flour quality. Bread-baking technology. Malting, brewing and distilling. Pasta and whole grain foods. Breakfast cereals and other products of extrusion cooking. Wet milling: starch and gluten. Domestic and small scale products. Nutrition. Feed and industrial uses for cereals. Index.
Proper dietary crude protein and metabolizable energy levels on growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of Royal Project Bresse capon

The optimum crude protein (CP) and metabolizable energy (ME) levels were determined in a Bresse capon diet. In each trial, 120 Bresse cockerels aged 4 wk were castrated using the laparoscopic vacuum testectomy technique and allotted to four dietary groups according to a 2 × 2 factorial complete randomized design. Trial 1 (age 5–10 wk) consisting of a high CP diet (21%) promoted significantly higher final body weight (FBW), body weight gain (BWG), average daily gain (ADG), CP and ME intake with a better feed conversion ratio (FCR) than a low CP diet (19%), while a high ME diet (3.3 kcal ME/g) resulted in significantly lower feed intake (FI) and CP intake but promoted better FCR than a low ME diet (3.0 kcal ME/g). There was no interaction between the CP and ME levels for all parameters (p > 0.05). Trial 2 (age 11–13 wk) resulted in the high CP diet (19%) promoting significantly (p < 0.05) better FBW, BWG, FCR, ADG, CP intake, percentage of carcass, breast, thigh, liver, drumstick and breast moisture content than the low CP diet (17%). In contrast, the low ME diet (3.0 kcal/g) significantly (p < 0.05) provided higher FI, FBW, thigh moisture and fat, BWG, ADG, CP intake, breast moisture content and fat but lower abdominal fat, thigh meat and breast shear force than the high ME diet (3.3 kcal/g). There were interactions between the main factors on FI, FCR, ME intake and thigh meat. In conclusion, the optimum diet for Bresse capon aged 5–10 wk should contain 21% CP with 3.3 kcal ME/g and for age 11–13 wk should contain 19% CP with 3.0 kcal ME/g to achieve the best performance of the tested parameters.
Combining fishing closure with mininmum size of capture to improve Octopus production in senegalese waters : an evaluation using analytical modelling

The dynamics of the Octopus vulgaris (Cuvier, 1797) population in Senegalese waters is modelled to evaluate the potential impact of combining temporal fishing closure and minimum size of capture on the production of this stock. The study is based on an analytical approach (cohort analysis and simulation of captures on a monthly basis) adapted to the biological characteristics of O. vulgaris, a short lifespan species. Several combinations of the two policies (minimum size and fishing closure) are tested to complement the results of previous studies that evaluated each of the two strategies separately, and in addition, to account for the fact that a positive synergistic effect can be expected. The model covers the exploitation period from 1996 to 1999. As in previous simulations (of separate effects), the present results focus on the instability of the responses (positive or negative, significant or not, depending on the situation that prevailed each year) of the octopus stock to such policies. As a consequence it is difficult to identify the ideal combination of closure and size limits that would ensure a substantial improvement in production every year. Nevertheless, a 350g or 500g minimum size policy seems to be profitable when combined with a two-month fishing closure in July-August. The final discussion focuses on the fact that, in addition to its regional range, the present study presents also a broader interest because the methodology proposed here aims to be applicable to other cephalopods and short lived species fisheries.
Study of Assessment Theory of Long-span Bridges Based on Fuzzy Theory

This paper first introduces a comprehensive fuzzy assessment theory and calculation approach. The existing problems of fuzzy comprehensive assessment, including assessment grade determination, membership function establishment, and composite operator choice, are discussed. A set of fuzzy comprehensive assessment method applied to long-span bridges is established. The fuzzy comprehensive assessment method is applied to the Harbin Songhua River Cable-stayed Bridge, and the assessment results are deemed reasonable and credible. The example proves that the method can provide scientific, real-time, and quantitative assessment for the operation status, maintenance, and management of long-span bridges; ensure the safe operation of bridges; and provide a quantitative basis for the decisionmaking relating to maintenance and management.
Effects of a multi-level intervention on hookah smoking frequency and duration among Iranian adults: An application of Socio-ecological Model

Background The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of a multi-level intervention based on the social ecological model on the frequency and duration of hookah smoking among a sample of Iranian adults. Methods In this study, two comparable cities in Iran were selected to participate in an intervention program based on a social ecological model (SEM). In each city, 133 hookah smokers in coffee houses were selected. Environmental changes in coffee houses such as serving light foods and games were conducted. A virtual group named "no hookah" was established on the Telegram application to train participants in the intervention group. Messages, pictures and short videos were sent to the participants through that virtual network. The frequency and duration of hookah consumption were assessed in both groups at baseline and after the intervention. Results The frequency of hookah consumption decreased in 72.6% of participants in the intervention group (vs. 6.3% in the control group); and the duration of hookah consumption per session decreased in 39.5% of participants in the intervention group (vs. 5.5% in the control group). Conclusions Using multi-level interventions through a social ecological model can reduce hookah consumption in young people.
Reframing Business: When the Map Changes the Landscape

In 1983 Richard Normann published the world's first book presenting an integrated framework on the management of service producing companies. Now he provides a new approach to strategy: an original way to think about organisations and create a different future. In this demanding but rewarding book he shows that providing organisations are prepared to rethink the way they do business they can occupy the competitive high ground of the future. To do this they must transform concepts and frameworks into action. Provides new business models. Shows companies how to reframe their business and take advantage of the opportunities created in the space of "unbundling and rebundling". Nominated for the Igor Ansoff Strategic Management Award 2002
Opportunities and Obstacles in the Use of Case Technology: A Romanian Perspective

Computer-aided software engineering (CASE) technology has been used to successfully automate time-consuming and repetitive engineering tasks with a goal of improving quality and productivity. Using CASE allows designers, code writers, testers, planners, and managers to share a common view of where a project stands at each stage of development. The successful of CASE use depends on the various factors. The objective of this paper is to identify and analyze the factors which facilitate the successful use of CASE technology and the particularities of this in the Romanian business environment. The user responsibilities concerning information systems development activities, the well-defined framework of development process at organizational level, the support of management are important factors for the success of use CASE technology in the firms.
School development planning

Part 1 The nature of development planning: what is it? who is it for? who is involved in the process? how and when is it constructed? Part 2 The content and structure of school development plans: school aims management structures and approaches curriculum and curriculum development staffing and staff development pupil welfare and pastoral care pupil roll and marketing physical resources financial resources monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. Part 3 Case study - details of two schools - one primary and one secondary: background information review existing provision in the school planning future developments in the school to establish the medium term context implementing the next academic years school development plan.
Texas model version 3.0 (diamond interchanges)

The Texas Model for Intersection Traffic has been revised and released as Version 3.0. The new Version 3.0 provides the capability of performing detailed computer simulation of diamond interchanges as well as single intersections. Traffic control choices for actuated diamond interchanges include dual ring controllers operating under "Figure 3, 4, 6, and 7" phase sequence patterns. The basic look and feel of earlier versions of the model have been retained to minimize needs for additional user training. The animated graphics feature has been expanded to include single intersections and diamond interchanges. The progress of each individually-characterized vehicle moving through a simulated intersection or interchange is displayed in real-time or in stop-action on a microcomputer-driven graphics screen. This allows the user to study the overall traffic performance or to examine the behavior of any selected vehicle(s) in great detail. With Version 3.0 of the TEXAS Model that is described in this report, alternative intersection or diamond interchange designs and traffic-control schemes can be evaluated quickly and accurately in a timely and cost-effective manner (A).
Wastewater Treatment: Biological and Chemical Processes

This book gives a detailed presentation of the theories behind modern wastewater treatment processes. It reflects the new theories for wastewater characterization, process description and modeling, which has been developed internationally during the last 10 years. The information intensity is unique due to the large amount of figures, tables and examples. Together with a detailed subject index, they help the reader understand the theories so that the book can serve at the same time as an advanced textbook for graduate students and a handbook for professionals. Consulting companies will find the book useful as a reference and standard for dealing with wastewater treatment processes at an advanced international level.
Simulation of the generation and propagation of blast induced shock waves

Hybrid modelling of blast vibration uses the signal produced from a single hole test shot to simulate the vibration that would be produced by a full-scale production blast. This simulation can be used to determine optimum hole timings to minimise the vibration generated at a point of interest. This thesis studies the assumptions that are made to facilitate the use of hybrid modelling with emphasis placed on near to mid field applications. A highly accurate seismograph is developed and used to monitor a series of test blasts carried out in limestone and chalk. The repeatability of single hole test shots is investigated. It is shown that in the near field single holes are generally highly repeatable even with relatively major differences in design. It is also shown that an inversion of the radial and transverse vibration traces may occur. The factors which affect the vibration magnitude are also explored, showing that the level of confinement can have a large effect on the magnitude of vibration. Two, three and five hole production blasts are examined to determine the signal generated by each hole in the blast. It is shown that in a two hole blast the second hole can produce an inverted signal in the radial and transverse components. The three and five hole are disassembled by using a computer program to test every possible combination of convolved single holes and select the best. It is concluded that the complex interaction of the vibration generated by each blast hole makes it very difficult to model the vibration generated by a production blast in the near field.
Intenzív cseresznyeültetvény, mint mesterséges ökoszisztéma és biológiailag aktív felület értékelése CO2 megkötés és vízhasznosulás szempontjából

Munkank celja az volt, hogy műszeres vizsgalatokkal pontosabb adatokat nyerjunk az intenziv cseresznyeultetvenyek levelzetenek fotoszintetikus aktivitasarol es transzspiraciojarol, melyek felhasznalasaval becsulni lehet gyumolcstermő ultetvenyek, mint jelentős biologiailag aktiv zoldfeluletek hozzajarulasat es szerepet a legkor CO2 tartalmanak megkotesehez. Adatainkkal pontositani lehet az ultetvenyek vizfelhasznalasara vonatkozo ismereteket is.
Food drying science and technology : microbiology, chemistry, applications

This is a definitive guide to all major food drying techniques and equipment. It features latest technologies for meats, fruits, vegetables, and seafood. It covers microbial issues and safety. It also includes newest designs for drying systems and manufacturing lines. Here, in one source, is the scientific information needed for high-quality and high-throughput removal of water from many different foods. All major food drying manufacturing operations are illustrated, with key design information for each stage. This book makes clear the principles of food drying and the mathematical techniques for analyzing drying processes. At the same time it provides details on how drying is now done within the global food industry, e.g., how drying lines are designed and set up. Using the most current numerical and empirical data, the authors show how various types of drying affect the chemistry and sensory properties of foods. Key information is also furnished on microbial safety, preservation, and packaging.
Coronavirus Pandemic Shock, Economic Preferences and Beliefs: An Online Survey Experiment

We rarely observe disasters that have such a rapid, severe, and widespread eﬀect. The COVID-19 pandemic is one of these rare events, aﬀecting nearly the entire planet. Despite the global nature of the crisis, people in diﬀerent countries, and in diﬀerent communities within the same country, are diﬀerentially exposed to the impact of this pandemic. Exposure to the COVID-19 pandemic will change the economic and social behaviour of large segments of the world’s population. These online survey experiments and data analyses will describe where, how, and why these changes have occurred. The survey experiments focus on preferences and beliefs that are central to our economic decision-making and well-being: attitudes towards risk, impatience, pro-social preferences, and our beliefs in public health and economic domains. The researchers believe the intensity of personal exposure to COVID-19 will signiﬁcantly aﬀect these preferences and beliefs, which in turn will have a dramatic impact on our economic and social behavior. The evidence will come from online experiments conducted in China, Italy, Chile, India, the UK, and the U.S., targeting communities with varying intensity of COVID-19 infections.
Long‐term labour market and economic consequences of school exclusions in England: Evidence from two counterfactual approaches

Background Previous research suggests that school exclusion during childhood is a precursor to social exclusion in adulthood. Past literature on the consequences of school exclusion is, however, scarce and mainly focused on short‐term outcomes such as educational attainment, delinquency, and mental health in early adolescence. Moreover, this evidence is based primarily on descriptive and correlational analysis, whereas robust causal evidence is required to best inform policy. Aims We aimed to estimate the mid‐to‐long‐term impact of school exclusion on labour market and economic outcomes. Sample The sample included 6,632 young people who at the age of 25/26 in the year 2015 participated in the Next Steps survey of whom 86 were expelled from school and 711 were suspended between the ages of 13/14 and 16/17. Method Using high quality existing longitudinal data, we utilized four approaches to evaluate the impact of school exclusion: logistic regression‐adjustment models, propensity score matching, school fixed‐effects analysis, and inverse propensity weighting. The latter two counterfactual approaches were used to estimate causal effects. Results We found that school exclusion increased the risk of becoming NEET at the age of 19/20, and then remaining economically inactive at the age of 25/26, as well as experiencing higher unemployment risk and earning lower wages also at the age of 25/26. Conclusion School exclusion has pervasive negative effects into adulthood. Policy interventions should focus on both prevention and mitigating its negative effects. Interventions aimed at re‐integrating excluded individuals into education or vocational training could be key in reducing the risk of poor socio‐economic outcomes and social exclusion.
The effects of rapid transit on public transport and urban development

There has recently been a revival of interest in rapid transit in the United Kingdom, particularly in the form of light rail. Manchester Metrolink has recently opened, and the South Yorkshire Supertram is currently under construction. The first lines in the West Midlands and Bristol have received Parliamentary approval, and light rail studies are under way in many other cities. In order to inform discussion and aid evaluation of such systems in the United Kingdom, TRL has studied the effects of overseas rapid transit systems on public transport and urban development. The latter is important because some of these systems may be eligible for government grants towards the capital costs, and new guidelines for eligibility place a greater emphasis on the contributions which private developers might make towards the cost of the system. The study covered fourteen rapid transit systems in France, the USA and Canada. This report contains a description of each system and its effects on transport and urban development. It then brings the findings together into a set of conclusions and finally considers the relevance of the findings to British proposals in general.
THE EFFECTS OF INDIVIDUALIZED ACTIGRAPH FEEDBACK ON FATIGUE MANAGEMENT IN RAILROAD ENGINEERS

A total of 21 participants completed the 3-month study designed to assess the functionality of improving individual sleep habits with Actigraph Performance Feedback. There were 11 participants in the feedback group and 10 participants in the non-feedback group. Each of these individuals completed three surveys. Participants wore the non-feedback actigraphs for a 30-day baseline period followed by a 30-day period where half of the participants wore a feedback actigraph and half continued to wear the non-performance feedback actigraph. Results indicate that study participants in the experimental group found the performance actigraph to be a useful tool for fatigue management. While there were no statistically significant differences between the feedback and non-feedback actigraph participants on indices assessing stress, fatigue, job satisfaction, anxiety, or quality of life, significant differences were found between the two groups on questions assessing the usefulness of the actigraph. Specifically, the most robust finding indicated that the performance sleep watch helped participants in the experimental group monitor their fatigue levels. Finally, 70% of engineers in the experimental group indicated that the performance readings made them more aware of their fatigue levels to a "Considerable or Very Great Degree. " Again, this suggests that for this group, the performance readings increased their awareness of the need for rest. Approximately 56% of participants felt more prepared to "deal with fatigue" as a result of the performance readings on the actigraph.
EVALUATION AND SUMMARY OF STUDIES IN SPEED CONTROL METHODS IN WORK ZONES. PROJECT REPORT

This report summarizes and evaluates the important findings from the literature review of the studies on work zone speed control techniques. The following treatments are included in this report: 1) flagging, 2) lane width reduction, 3) law enforcement, 4) changeable message signs (CMS), 5) rumble strips, and 6) flashing beacons. The effects of the speed control treatments on speed and traffic flow are evaluated based on: A) experiences with treatment, B) effects of treatment on speed, C) effectiveness of treatment, and D) comments about treatment. A brief description of the conditions under which the treatments were applied is provided, and the speed reduction effects of each technique are discussed. A reference matrix was prepared to identify publications related to each type of speed reduction treatment used in work zones.
TOXICOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIOR ANALYSES OF A FOLIOSE LICHEN PARMOTREMA TINCTORUM (DELISE EX NYL.) HALE EXTRACT USING ZEBRAFISH (DANIO RERIO) MODEL

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the toxicity and behavior analysis with the extract of foliose lichen Parmotrema tinctorum against the adult zebrafish. Methods: The zebrafishes were exposed to different concentrations of P. tinctorum extract such as 50, 100, and 200 mg/ml for 7 days of exposure, in which the mortality and behavioral responses of zebrafishes were recorded. The standard histopathological examination was conducted with the lichen extracts of P. tinctorum. Results: The results revealed that P. tinctorum extract did not show any prominent behavior abnormalities in zebrafishes even at a high concentration of 200 mg/ml. The extract was found to have dose-dependent toxic to zebrafish and the number of neutrophil cells in the muscle bundles reduced at a high concentration. The results of the inflammatory marker gene expression using polymerase chain reaction results suggested that the dose-dependent suppression of tumor necrosis factor gene by the P. tinctorum lichen extract. Conclusion: Overall, concluded that the extract might contain anti-inflammatory induction properties and further tests are required to prove apoptosis and anticancer activity using other in vivo or in vitro techniques.