Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Improving wastewater Quality of a Fish farm in Itacuruba, Northeastern Brazil

The Sub-Middle region of the São Francisco River features exceptional conditions for pisciculture in terms of water resources, regarding both volume and quality. Attracted by the warm climate and the 820km2 Itaparica Reservoir, the region has become a major aquaculture production area in Brazil, reaching 36 thousand tonnes per year [1]. The development of the aquaculture sector has proved to be an alternative source of income for families, improving their quality of life. In addition, it contributes an alternative supply to the regional market, reducing the negative effects of fishing on local rivers [2]. However, as aquaculture assumes greater significance as a global food production system, concerns about its environmental and social impacts have arisen. As in other animal production sectors, several aquaculture inputs-land, freshwater, feed and energy-are associated with significant environmental impacts. At the same time, the availability of these inputs is limited, and will likely become even more so in the future. In addition, water pollution, fish diseases, and escapes continue to compromise the sustainability of the sector [3].
Broadband Planar Antennas: Design and Applications

Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements. 1 Planar Radiators. 1.1 Introduction. 1.2 Bandwidth Definitions. 1.2.1 Impedance Bandwidth. 1.2.2 Pattern Bandwidth. 1.2.3 Polarization or Axial-ratio Bandwidth. 1.2. 4 Summary. 1.3 Planar Antennas. 1.3.1 Suspended Plate Antennas. 1.3.2 Bent Plate Antennas. 1.4 Overview of this Book. References. 2 Broadband Microstrip Patch Antennas. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Important Features of Microstrip Patch Antennas. 2.2.1 Patch Shapes. 2.2.2 Substrates. 2.2.3 Feeding Structures. 2.2. 4 Example: Rectangular Microstrip Patch Antennas. 2.3 Broadband Techniques. 2.3.1 Lowering the Q. 2.3.2 Using an Impedance Matching Network. 2.3.3 Case Study: Microstrip Patch Antenna with Impedance Matching Stub. 2.3.4 Introducing Multiple Resonances. 2.3. 5 Case Study: Microstrip Patch Antenna with Stacked Elements. References. 3 Broadband Suspended Plate Antennas. 3.1 Introduction. 3.2 Techniques to Broaden Impedance Bandwidth. 3.2.1 Capacitive Load. 3.2.2 Slotted Plates. 3.2.3 Case Study: SPA with an -shaped Slot. 3.2. 4 Electromagnetic Coupling. 3.2. 5 Nonplanar Plates. 3.2. 6 Vertical Feed Sheet. 3.3 Techniques to Enhance Radiation Performance. 3.3.1 Radiation Characteristics of SPAs. 3.3.2 SPA with Dual Feed Probes. 3.3.3 Case Study: Center-concaved SPA with Dual Feed Probes. 3.3.4 SPA with Half-wavelength Probe-fed Strip. 3.3. 5 SPA with Probe-fed Center Slot. 3.3. 6 Case Study: Center-fed SPA with Double L-shaped Probes. 3.3. 7 SPA with Slots and Shorting Strips. 3.4 Arrays with Suspended Plate Elements. 3.4.1 Mutual Coupling between Two Suspended Plate Elements. 3.4.2 Reduced-size Array above Double-tiered Ground Plane. References. 4 Planar Inverted-L/F Antennas. 4.1 Introduction. 4.2 The Inverted-L/F Antenna. 4.3 Broadband Planar Inverted-F/L Antenna. 4.3.1 Planar Inverted-F Antenna. 4.3.2 Planar Inverted-L Antenna. 4.4 Case Studies. 4.4.1 Handset Antennas. 4.4.2 Laptop Computer Antennas. References. 5 Planar Monopole Antennas and Ultra-wideband Applications. 5.1 Introduction. 5.2 Planar Monopole Antenna. 5.2.1 Planar Bi-conical Structure. 5.2.2 Planar Monopoles. 5.2.3 Roll Monopoles. 5.2. 4 EMC Feeding Methods. 5.3 Planar Antennas for UWB Applications. 5.3.1 Ultra-wideband Technology. 5.3.2 Considerations for UWB Antennas and Source Pulses. 5.3.3 Planar UWB Antenna and Assessment. 5.4 Case Studies. 5.4.1 Planar UWB Antenna Printed on a PCB. 5.4.2 Planar UWB Antenna Embedded into a Laptop Computer. 5.4.3 Planar Directional UWB Antenna. References. Index
Efeitos do sistema de resfriamento adiabático e evaporativo em free-stall sobre as resposatas fisiológicas de vacas em lactação

The purpose of this research was to compare the efficiency of three different schedules using an adiabatic evaporative cooling with misting system (AEC) in a free-stall and its influence on the physiological parameters on lactating cows. A total of 28 Brown Swiss and Holstein multiparous cows were random allocated in four groups. The overall experimental period was of 56 days, starting from January 20th. Treatments were: control group (without AEC); Day (AEC turned on from 7 to 19 h); Night (AEC turned on from 19 to 7 h) and 24 h (AEC turned on during 24h). The dry bulb temperature (DBT), relative humidity (RH) and black globe temperature (BGT) were measuread hourly inside and outside of facilities through a period of 24 hours. The respiratory frequency (RF), rectal temperature (RT) and skin temperature (ST) were registered twice a week at 7, 13 e 21 h. It was observed a positive linear correlation between rectal temperature and ST. The free-stall cooling used in the day group kept the temperature under the thermoneutrality range till 12 h, however from 17 h in the day group the DBT was statistically higher than control and 24 h groups.
Transonic Wind Tunnel Test of a 16-Percent-Thick Circulation Control Airfoil with One-Percent Asymmetric Camber.

Abstract : A two-dimensional circulation control (CC) airfoil model was tested in the 7- by 10-foot transonic wind tunnel at the David W. Taylor Naval Ship RD while for M free-stream Mach no. = 0.6 at the same angle, the maximum lift coefficient was 0.76. As a high-lift device the airfoil was very effective at and below M free-stream Mach no. = 0.4. As a means of direct lift control the airfoil remained effective up through M free-stream Mach no. = 0.7. (Author)
Characterization and Classification of Soils of Madahalli Micro-watershed of Karnataka

Detailed soil survey was carried out to characterize and classify the soils of Madahalli watershed, Chamrajanagar district, Karnataka using cadastral map overlaid on Cartosat-1(ortho corrected) image as a base. Three landform units were identified based on elevation and slope i.e. gently sloping lands (3-5%), very gently sloping lands (1-3%) and nearly level lands (0-1%) and mapped into 6 soil series and 30 phases of soil series. These soils were classified as Alfisols (Typic Rhodustalfs, Rhodic Paleustalfs) and Inceptisols (Typic Haplustepts). Alfisols are slightly deep to deep, dark reddish brown to strong brown in hue 2.5YR 3/4 to 2.5YR 4/6, sandy loam to sandy clay in texture with >35 per cent gravel. Inceptisols are very deep, yellowish brown to dark brown with hue 10YR 4/6 to 10YR 3/3, sandy clay loam to clay in texture. These soils are moderately acidic to moderately alkaline (pH 5.26 to 8.17). The organic carbon content varied from low to high (0.21 to 1.16%) and CEC of the soils ranged from 4.1 to 19.9 cmol (p+) kg-1.
Classroom sound field amplification, listening and learning

Sound field distribution is becoming increasingly known as a method to overcome problems associated with noise, distance, and reverberation in classrooms. No robust research on this intervention has been conducted in the New Zealand context. Changing pedagogies in the education of New Zealand children and young people have been observed particularly since the 1970’s, resulting in noisier classrooms (Wilson, 2000). Acoustic standards for New Zealand classrooms that were adopted in 2003 apply only to new or renovated classrooms, and not to the majority of existing classrooms (Ministry of Education, 2003a). This study investigated: (a) the efficacy of sound field distribution in 30 New Zealand classrooms from five schools and compared outcome measures with a representative control group; (b) the variations of benefit for groups from specific populations, in particular children from five different socio-economic backgrounds and those with histories of middle ear dysfunction; and (c) the effects on teachers who use this equipment. Data were collected from standardized objective measurement tools and from the teachers and students who were participating in the study. Results revealed that sound field distribution, with the equipment configuration of boom microphones and four speakers, can enhance the listening and learning environment resulting in significant positive benefits in raising the achievement levels of children and young people. These results were observed in listening comprehension, which has a flow-on effect on the overall scholastic achievement of all students. Evidence of improved outcomes in areas with a strong link to mastery of literacy were significant, in particular in the areas of phonologic skills, reading comprehension, and reading vocabulary. Results of the study strongly support the use of sound field distribution in all mainstream school settings irrespective of whether the children and young people belong to a particular ethnic group, have had a history of middle ear dysfunction, or attend schools of a particular socio-economic status. Classroom sound field distribution seemingly benefits all children and young people. As a result of the positive results of this study and given the stated goals for education by the New Zealand Ministry of Education (Ministry of Education, 2003b), sound field distribution needs to be considered at a policy level as an intervention to assist in reducing disparity and to improve learning outcomes for all young New Zealanders in mainstream school settings.
Rethinking Field Studies for Design : An Argument for Using Longer Field Studies within Design

This case study aims at showing how longer field studies can influence the design process. The design case is a redesign of the GUI of software for cell phone network simulation. The study explores the potential of a long field study, presenting it in a way that makes it possible for the reader to follow every step of the process and thus evaluate the merits of this long fieldstudy, and of longer field studies, in general. Data for the study was collected and an initial analysis performed during a four weeks field study. Participant observation was the primary method, but other methods were also used. After the field study was completed, further analysis led to the formation of a design rationale, sorted according to three identified usage groups and one general category. This study argues that a long field study, with design measurements, informs the design significantly. Week one was needed for creating the necessary rapport with the users/informants, while new information decreased during week four. This confirms the argument of earlier studies that the time span of field studies for focused design cases may be shorter than for more wide-aiming social research. However, one main finding is that the most significant data for the design rationale was unevenly collected, mainly in weeks two and three. Thus, the study argues that design cases may benefit from longer fieldstudies than is the standard within the design community of today.
Towards a philosophy for legislation in Gaelic games: a study of a philosophy for legislation in the Gaelic games of football and hurling, an how this philosophy should improve the playing rules of these two national games

The thesis of this research project is to demonstrate the existence of an incipient philosophy for the playing rules of Gaelic games as examples of invasive body-contact games generally. This philosophy may assist those who make the rules of such games to formulate enhanced sets of playing rules. Improved sets of playing rules may enable the game to be more readily understood, played and controlled by match officials. In turn, this will be of direct benefit to the cultivation and preservation of the games, and will assist compliance with this basic aim of the GAA. Chapter One states the needs for and the limitations of the scope of this research. The history of the philosophy of sport is traced to show its novelty. The existence of a philosophy for legislation in games is asserted by examining the areas of knowledge or components of which it is comprised. Chapter Two examines games from a philosophical perspective, and then sets out the three sections into which all such sets of rules can be divided, before examining a modus operandi for rule formulation. Chapter Three illustrates the principles of play common to such games, then lists and examines the function of rules. The characteristics of rules are listed and examined in detail. It was shown that these characteristics which have much in common with Fuller’s “principles of legality” facilitate formulation of user friendly rules. Chapter Four makes the case that a simple format of presentation enhances ease of learning. It traces the steps taken to develop a universal format, and evaluates this simple method of presentation. Chapter Five discusses the importance, impact and interaction between the law on the content and formulation of the playing rules of these games. This chapter pays particular attention to the tort of negligence with respect to games, and examines important parts of the network of the duty of care inherent in games and their rules. Chapter Six examines the past and present process of rule making in the GAA Chapter Seven argues that a philosophy of legislation can produce enhanced playing rules. After consideration of the foregoing, the playing rules for both games were redrafted by reference to three objective criteria the rules must be (I) easy to read, (n) easy to remember and (m) easy to apply Appendix 1 is a collection of all available sets of playing rules for Gaelic football and hurling. Appendix 2 contains a comparative analysis of the rules of play from 1884 to 1999. This analysis identifies and assesses the philosophical contents of these rules. This Appendix also comprises the early rules of other invasive body-contact games for comparative purposes.
TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY GEOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH PEDESTRIAN CRASHES IN VIRGINIA

Although motor vehicle traffic volume continues to increase, recent studies have shown that in most cities about 90% of all internal trips within the central business district are walking trips. Additionally, those rural areas experiencing high growth rates are also contending with increases in pedestrian traffic. As pedestrian traffic grows, and the inevitable conflicts between pedestrians and motorists become more frequent, it is axiomatic that the level of risk, particularly for the pedestrians, increases as well. Between 1990 and 1994, pedestrian deaths accounted for 10.1 to 12.5% of all traffic fatalities in Virginia. This figure suggests that pedestrian safety improvement can be a promising candidate for the attention of state safety program officials, and that innovative countermeasures should be reviewed. This study was initiated to determine the traffic and geometric characteristics that significantly affect the safety of different classifications of pedestrians as a first step in the identification of potentially effective countermeasures for reducing pedestrian deaths and injuries resulting from crashes with motor vehicles. Data for this project were obtained from police accident reports involving pedestrian crashes over a 3-year period (1988 through 1990). The data were analyzed using inferential statistics to determine the significant characteristics of pedestrian/motor vehicle crashes. The results indicate that age of the pedestrian, location of the crash, type of facility, the use of alcohol, and type of traffic control at the site have significant impact on the risk of pedestrian involvement and the likely severity of injury in motor vehicle crashes. Also, younger pedestrians are more likely to be involved in crashes than older pedestrians, and within city limits, pedestrian involvement rates are significantly higher within roadway sections that lie between the stop line at an intersection and a distance of 150 ft (45.72 m) from the stop line.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Unleashed (Unleashed)

Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Unleashed isi¾ a deep dive into the Visual Studio 2005i¾ tool. Specifically, it will provide you withi¾ solid guidance and education that will allow you to squeeze the ultimate productivity and use out of the Visual Studio 2005 development environment. This book folds in real-world development experience with detailed information about the IDE to make you more productive and ease transition from other development environments (including prior versions of Visual Studio). This book will also help youi¾ increase team collaboration and project visibility with Visual Studio Team Systemsi¾ and it willi¾ give youi¾ straight, to-the-point answers to common developer questions about the IDE.Chapters include: Code Viewers, Explorers, and Browsers Refactoring Code 8 Writing ASP . NET Applications Defining Standards and Practices Introduction to Visual Studio Team System Work Item Trackingi¾ Unit and Load Testing
Worm Detection Using Honeypots

This thesis describes a project that utilizes honeypots to detect worms. A detailed description of existing worm detection techniques using honeypots is given, as well as a study of existing worm propagation models. Simulations using some of these worm propagation models are also conducted. Although the results of the simulations coincide with the collected data from the actual outbreak of a network worm, they also conclude that it is difficult to produce realistic results prior to a worm outbreak. A worm detection mechanism called HoneyComb is incorporated in the honeypot setup installed at NTNU, and experiments are conducted to evaluate its effectiveness and reliability. The mechanism generated a large amount of false positives in these experiments, possibly due to an error discovered in the implementation of the detection algorithm. An architecture using honeypots for detection of unknown worms is proposed. This architecture is based on a combination of two recently published systems with the extension referred to as a Known-Attack (KA) filter. By using this filter, it is believed that the amount of traffic needed to be processed by the honeypot sensors will be considerably reduced.
Done Deals: Venture Capitalists Tell Their Stories

This work provides a revealing history of the venture capital industry as told through first-person accounts. It chronicles the industry's beginnings and highlights the differences between America's West and East coast firms. More than thirty leading venture capitalists - from early pioneers such as Eugene Kleiner and Arthur Rock to current top players like Geoff Yang and John Dorrer - reveal insights gleaned from their personal experiences in successful deal-making.
Small Water Systems at a Crossroads

Owners and customers of small water systems are at a crossroads. They will soon face the need to make significant investments and bear much greater operating costs to comply with increasingly stringent performance requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Meeting these demands will expose additional needs to replace deteriorated infrastructure. A piecemeal approach to coping with the new environment could become a trap if the full scope of these liabilities is not appreciated at the outset. By taking a comprehensive view
Kidney Stone Composition in Various Country Around the World

To compare urinary stone composition patterns in different populations around the world in relation to the structure of their population, dietary habits, and climate. 1204 adult patients with urolithiasis and stone analysis was included . International websites were searched to obtain data. We observed 710(59%) patients with calcium oxalate, 31(1%) calcium phosphate, 161(13%) mixed calcium oxalate/calcium phosphate, 15(1%) carbapatite, 110(9%) uric acid, 7(<1%) urate, 100(9%) mixed uric acid/ calcium oxalate, 56(5%) struvite and 14(1%) cystine stones. Calcium stones were the most common in all countries (up to 91%) with the highest rates in Canada and China. Oxalate stones were more common than phosphate or mixed phosphate/oxalate stones except Egypt and India. The rate of uric acid stones, being higher in Egypt, India, Pakistan, Iraq, Poland, and Bulgaria. Struvite stones occurred in less than 5% except India (23%) and Pakistan (16%). Cystine stones occurred in 1%. The frequency of different types of urinary stones varies from country to country. Calcium stones are prevalent in all countries. Uric acid stones seems to depend mainly on climatic factors, being higher in countries with desert or tropical climates. Dietary patterns can also lead to an increase it. Struvite stones are decreasing in most countries.
Menstrual Characteristics among the Nepali Adolescent Girls

Background: Menarche is a milestone in a woman’s life as it denotes the start of reproductive capacity. The experience of first menstruation is often horrifying and traumatic to an adolescent girl. Menstrual health has a close link with women’s fecundity and other reproductive health risks. Women having appropriate knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene and safe practices are less vulnerable to RTI and its consequences. Objectives: The present study aims to find out menstrual characteristics and its association with socioeconomic factor among a group of rural Nepali adolescent girls. Materials and Method: Data was collected from Nepali adolescent girls aged 10-16 years residing in the rural area of Sombaria village of West Sikkim. Data on age at menarche, menstrual characteristics and menstrual health were collected from 106 participants using structured schedule. Results: The mean age at menarche of the participants was 12.6±1.17 years. 76.6 percent of the participants have irregular periods. In present study, 85.8 percent of participants have premenstrual syndrome (PMS) like breast sore, legs cramps, mood swing and back pain. The heavy discharge and menstrual problems shows 30.1 percent and 69.8 percent respectively. Conclusions: The average age at menarche shows gradually increase with increasing the age of adolescent girls. Maximum numbers of participants show higher percentage of irregular period and premenstrual syndrome. The socioeconomic conditions especially the mother’s education and family income did play an important role in determining the menstrual characteristics of the participants.
Successful kindergarten transition : your guide to connecting children, families & schools

Overview - a developmental approach to transition, models of transition, guiding principles, planning the transition form a collaborative team identify a team coordinator facilitate plenary meetings generate ideas for transition activities create a timeline anticipate barriers revise ideas and timeline, implementing the transition plan implement transition practices, family-school connections, child-school connections, peer connections, community connections, assessing, evaluating, and revising the transition plan assess, evaluate, and revise, lessons from the field, child characteristics, the collaborative team, overall experiences, three keys to a successful transition.