Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Herd Health: Food Animal Production Medicine

General principles of health management in food-producing animals, Otto M. Radostits Quantitative tools for production-oriented veterinarians, Barrett D. Slenning Records systems and herd monitoring in production-oriented health management programs in food-producing animals, Jeffery K. Reneau and Mark L. Kinsel Control of infectious diseases in food-producing animals, Otto M. Radostits Investigation of disease outbreaks and suboptimal productivity, Cheryl Waldner Dairy cattle health and production, Pamela L. Ruegg Maintaining reproductive efficiency in dairy cattle, Peter W. Farin and Barrett D. Slenning Culling and genetics in dairy cattle, George E. Shook Health management of dairy calves and replacement heifers, A. Judson Heinrichs and Otto M. Radostits Mastitis control in dairy herds, Ron Erskine Dairy cattle nutrition, Brian J. Gerloff Dairy cattle housing and environmental management, W.G. Bickert and Otto M. Radostits Health management in beef cattle breeding herds, Peter J. Chenoweth, Michael W. Sanderson Health and production management in beef feedlots, Robert A. Smith, Gerald L. Stokka, Otto M. Radostits, and D. Dee Griffin Planned animal health and production in swine herds, Robert B. Morrison, Scott Allen Dee, and John Deen Health and production management for sheep, Philip R. Scott
AGE AND SEX PROFILES OF SPEEDING AND DRINK DRIVING OFFENDERS AND DRIVERS INVOLVED IN CASUALTY CRASHES

Age and sex profiles of speeding offenders, drink drive offenders and drivers of vehicles involved in casualty crashes were compared, both overall and within various subsets of drivers. The age distributions for speeding offenders and drink driving offenders showed peaks in the early 20's, and steep declines with increasing age. The distribution for drivers involved in casualty crashes was similar, however the peak was prior to age 20. For drivers who were recorded as having committed an apparent error, the decline was more rapid, however there was an increase in numbers between about ages 60 and 75. Males and females appeared in similar numbers for casualty crashes, but males were more common with speeding and drink driving offenses. With an increase in the severity of the speeding offenses, came an increase in the proportion of male and young drivers. Increased severity of drink driving saw no such result. With an increase in severity of road crashes, the proportion of males increased, but not the proportion of young drivers. The material should assist with the better targeting of countermeasures for speeding and drink driving, and to provide insight into the relationship between speeding, drink driving and road crashes.
Competitive Endogenous RNA (ceRNA) Regulation Network of lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA in Wilms tumor

Background: Competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) have revealed a new mechanism of interaction between RNAs. However, such comprehension of the ceRNA regulatory network in Wilms tumor remains limited.Methods: The expression profiles regarding mRNAs, miRNAs and lncRNAs on Wilms tumor samples and normal samples were obtained from Therapeutically Applicable Research to Generate Effective Treatment (TARGET) database. EdgeR package was applied to identify differentially expressed lncRNAs, miRNAs and mRNAs. Functional enrichment analyses via the ClusterProfile R package was done. following which the lncRNA–miRNA–mRNA interaction ceRNA network was established in Cytoscape . Subsequently, correlation between ceRNA network and overall survival prognosis were analyzed. Results: A total of 2,037 lncRNAs, 154 miRNAs and 3,609 mRNAs were identified as differentially expressed RNAs in Wilms tumor. 205 lncRNAs, 26 miRNAs and 143 mRNAs were included in ceRNA regulatory network. The result of Gene Ontology analysis revealed that DEGs were enriched mainly in response to mechanical stimulus, transcription factor complex, and transcription factor activity (RNA polymerase II proximal promoter sequence-specific DNA binding). The result of the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway analysis showed that DEGs were enriched mainly in cell cycle. Survival analysis results showed that 14 out of the 205 lncRNAs, 1 out of 26 miRNAs and 8 out of 143 mRNAs were associated with overall survival in Wilms tumor patients (P < 0.05). Conclusions: CeRNA networks played an important role in Wilms tumor. This might provide effective novel insights for further understanding of the mechanisms underlying Wilms tumor.
Impact of Phoshporus Levels on Yield and Yield Attributes of Mungbean Cultivars under Peshawar Valley Conditions

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of phosphorus levels on yield and yield components of mungbean cultivars ( Vigna radiata L.). Therefore the field experiment was carried out at New Developmental Farm of The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, Pakistan during summer 2013. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. Six level of phosphorus in the form of SSP (0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100 kg ha -1 ) and three cultivars of mungbean (NM-98, NM-92 and NM-54) were used. Phosphorus application was significant for all the parameters. Plots treated with 80 kg P ha -1 produced maximum nodules plant -1 (25), pods plant -1 (22), seeds pod -1 (11), 1000 grains weight (40.2 g), grain yield (1139 kg ha -1 ) and harvest index (28.6 %) as compared with control plots but seeds pod -1 , 1000 grains weight, grain yield and harvest index was statistically at par when plots treated with 100 kg P ha -1 . The cultivar NM-98 had the maximum nodules plant -1 (21), pods plant -1 (20), seeds pod -1 (11), 1000 grains weight (38.4 g), grain yield (1030 kg ha -1 ) and harvest index (28.2 %) as compared with other mungbean cultivars. It was concluded from the present research work that cultivar NM-98 treated with 80 kg P ha -1 improved mungbean productivity and thus, it is recommended for general practice in agro-climatic conditions of Peshawar valley. Key w ords: Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.), phosphorus, cultivars, grain yield, yield components
Impact of Excellence in Armor Program on Soldier Performance in One Station Unit Training

Abstract : Promising Armor soldiers are enrolled in the Excellence in Armor training program (ET). This program is designed to accelerate a soldier's progression to tank commander by fostering early development of gunnery and related skills. The objectives of this research were to (1) determine if ET soldiers develop knowledge and skills beyond those of their normal track (NT) cohorts, particularly in the area of gunnery under both normal and degraded tank fire control system modes, (2) evaluate the degree of similarity between Et soldiers' and tank commanders' aptitude, interest, and temperament profiles, and (3) examine the validity of selected Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and Project Alpha Predictor Battery (PAPB) scales for forecasting performance during one station unit training (OSUT). Performance measures were developed to reflect the areas emphasized by the ET program of instruction (POI) , the NT POI, and aspects common to both POIs. These measures were administered to 83 ET soldiers and 83 NT soldiers matched on cognitive and psychomotor abilities. ASVAB and Project A predictor battery (PAPB) performance data were gathered for these soldiers and 41 Noncommissioned Officers (NCOs). On computerized armor training-device-based measures of gunnery performance, ET soldiers were more accurate and made fewer system management errors than did NT soldiers.
Dissemination-Oriented Communication Systems.

Abstract : This is the final report for ARPA contract no. DABT63-91-K-0001. This contract was focused on exploring dissemination oriented communication systems, systems in which the primary mode of communication was based on publishing information sources multicasting to subscribing sources. The approach was develop new protocols at the network, transport, session and presentation layers, and evaluate these protocol designs by implementation and use with a few sample dissemination applications that are also being developed. The objective was to design a next generation communication protocol architecture for dissemination oriented communication that was applicable in a wide variety of (inter)networks, ranging from high speed, high delay terrestrial to low speed, high error rate mobile networks. We started the contract with some basic ideas of how to revise the various protocol levels to support the dissemination model, based on our prior experience with IP multicast, VMTFP and application-layer protocols. Over time, these ideas were refined such that some were incorporated into a common protocol, others were discarded as unworkable or suboptimal. and some were realized as originally proposed. It would probably be politic to claim we are highly successful in every aspect of the original proposed work. However, usually some of the greatest insights and progress come from mistakes, and in that vein, we had lots of insights and progress. In this report, we also try to be honest and clear about how some of our original proposed directions failed, and why. The following sections describe the results for each of the original deliverables, plus sections corresponding to what we actually developed, if that was different from originally proposed. We first describe some background ideas and how their development affected our work on this contract.
Determination of follicular wave development in oestrus synchronised beef cows.

A study was conducted to determine the follicular wave development in terms of dominant follicles size, number of follicular waves and follicles existing at pre- and post-ovulation stage, and length of oestrous cycle in oestrus synchronised beef cows. Thirty cows consisting of 3 breedtypes: KK (n=10), Brakmas (n=10), and Charoke (n=10), were inserted with controlled internal drug releasing (CIDR) device containing 1.38 g progesterone for 7 days and given intramuscular injection of a synthetic prostaglandin analogue of 25 mg prostaglandin two days prior to CIDR withdrawal. It was shown of BK, CK and KK cows had 45%, 35% and 20% 3-follicular waves pattern, respectively. BK cows had higher number of cows having 3-follicular waves (P 0.05) observed in terms of mean diameter of follicle at emergence stage in the three breedtypes. The mean diameter of ovulatory follicular development was significantly larger (P 0.05). Similarly, there was also no significant difference (P>0.05) of the dominant follicle diameter was observed in the second and third (ovulatory follicle) follicular waves patterns among the three breeds of cows studied. The mean diameter of ovulatory follicle in KK was 10.2±0.1 mm, BK 11.6±0.10 mm and CK 10.7±0.1 mm, in KK, BK and KK cows, respectively. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) found among the three breeds of cows studied for mean length of oestrous cycle. In conclusion, the results of the present study indicated there was no difference on the follicular wave development in terms of dominant follicles size in pre-ovulation, first, second and third follicular wave development; follicles existing at post-ovulation stage, and length of oestrous cycle in KK, BK and CK cows. However, in terms of the number of follicular waves, BK and CK cows had a higher proportion of 3- and 2-follicular waves development than KK cows. and the number of follicles existing at pre-ovulation stage in KK and BK cows were predominantly higher CK cows.
The Rejection of D-Space : Selecting Theses Database Software at the University of Calgary Archives

This paper presents the results of a University of Calgary Archives project to investigate the replacement of our existing theses and dissertations database. In collaboration with the University Library’s Information Technologies department the Archives undertook a pilot project aimed at replacing the existing descriptive database and expanding on its capabilities by implementing D-Space as an institutional repository for electronic theses and dissertations. Ultimately D-Space was rejected as a viable option for housing the theses database, although the software is still used by the University for its Institutional Repository which contains other forms of scholarly output by the university’s academic community. The Archives selected another software program for its theses database the details of which are given at the end of the paper.
Synergistic Airframe-Propulsion Interactions and Integrations

Since its founding, NASA has been dedicated to the advancement of aeronautics and space science. The NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Program Office plays a key part in helping NASA maintain this important role. The NASA STI Program Office is operated by Langley Research Center, the lead center for NASA's scientific and technical information. The NASA STI Program Office provides access to the NASA STI Database, the largest collection of aeronautical and space science STI in the world. The Program Office is also NASA's institutional mechanism for disseminating the results of its research and development activities. These results are published by NASA in the NASA STI Report Series, which includes the following report types: • TECHNICAL PUBLICATION. Reports of completed research or a major significant phase of research that present the results of NASA programs and include extensive data or theoretical analysis. Includes compilations of significant scientific and technical data and information deemed to be of continuing reference value. NASA counterpart or peer-reviewed formal professional papers, but having less stringent limitations on manuscript length and extent of graphic presentations. • TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM. Scientific and technical findings that are preliminary or of specialized interest, e.g., quick release reports, working papers, and bibliographies that contain minimal annotation. Does not contain extensive analysis. • CONTRACTOR REPORT. Scientific and technical findings by NASA-sponsored contractors and grantees. • CONFERENCE PUBLICATION. Collected papers from scientific and technical conferences, symposia, seminars, or other meetings sponsored or co-sponsored by NASA. • SPECIAL PUBLICATION. Scientific, technical, or historical information from NASA programs, projects, and missions, often concerned with subjects having substantial public interest. • TECHNICAL TRANSLATION. English-language translations of foreign scientific and technical material pertinent to NASA's mission. Specialized services that help round out the STI Program Office's diverse offerings include creating custom thesauri, building customized databases, organizing and publishing research results. even providing videos. and addresses the subject of Synergistic Airframe-Propulsion Interactions and Integrations (SnAPII). It is well known that favorable Propulsion Airframe Integration (PAI) is not only possible but Mach number dependent-with the largest (currently utilized) benefit occurring at hypersonic speeds. At the higher speeds the lower surface of the airframe actually serves as an external precompression surface for the inlet flow. At the lower supersonic Mach numbers and for the bulk of the commercial civil transport fleet, the benefits of SnAPII have not been as extensively explored. This is due primarily to the separateness …
Using a Competitive Approach to Improve Military Simulation Artificial Intelligence Design

Abstract : The research presented in this thesis attempts to show how using a competitive approach to artificial intelligence (AI) design can lead to improvement of the AI solutions used in military simulations. To demonstrate the potential of the competitive approach, ORTS, a real-time strategy game engine, and its competition setup are used. To justify the thesis statement, a set of exploratory experiments are conducted. The experiments represent a tournament of virtual battles between base case AIs and test case AIs. The existing OTRS clients are used as base cases, and the test cases are evolved using the competitive approach to AI design described in this work. The analysis of the results from the tournament proves the advantages of the competitive approach. At the end of the thesis, some conclusions and recommendations for future work are made.
MECHANISMS AND MODELS FOR CRACK DETECTION WITH INDUCTION THERMOGRAPHY

Induction thermography is a non‐contacting, non‐destructive evaluation method with a wide range of applications. A deeper understanding of the detectability of cracks requires fundamental knowledge about the induced current density distribution in the component under test. A calculation of the current distribution provides information how much current is flowing at which location of the component, how a crack disturbs the current density, how much heat is produced at which location of the component, and how the heat diffuses to the surface. The heating process depends on the type of crack. On the one hand there are cracks which can be detected mainly by direct observation of the heating process due to an increased current density, and on the other hand there are cracks which can be detected mainly because of a modification of the heat diffusion. This paper presents an analytical model for the calculation of the current distribution, including the back‐flow current along with finite‐element calculations. F.
Sluicing : cross-linguistic perspectives

1. Introduction 2. Guess Who? 3. How do You Sluice When There is More Than One CP? 4. Two Cases of Violation Repair Under Sluicing 5. How Many Kinds of Sluicing and Why? Single and Multiple Sluicing in Romanian, English, and Japanese 6. Case Morphology and Island Repair 7. Island Insensitivity in Japanese and Some Implications 8. Sluicing Without wh-movement in Malagasy 9. Sluicing in Indo-Aryan: An investigation of Bangla and Hindi 10. Sluicing in Mandarin Chinese: An instance of pseudo-sluicing 11. Sluicing in Turkish
Soil Mechanics and Foundations

Introduction to Soil Mechanics and Foundations. Physical Characteristics of Soils and Soil Investigations. Stresses, Strains and Elastic Deformations of Soils. One--Dimensional Consolidation Settlement of Fine--Grained Soils. Shear Strength of Soils. A Critical State Model to Interpret Soil Behavior. Bearing of Capacity of Soils and Settlement of Shallow Foundations. Pile Foundations. Two--Dimensional Flow of Water Through Soils. Stability of Earth Retaining Structures. Slope Stability. Appendices. Answers to Selected Problems. References. Index.
A new finite difference time domain scheme for the evaluation of lightning induced overvoltage on multiconductor overhead lines

LEMP to transmission line coupling equations can be dealt with either in the frequency domain or in the time domain. A time domain approach allows handling in a more straightforward way non-linearities which appear when considering corona effect, and/or when protective devices such as surge arresters are present. This is the approach proposed by Agrawal et al. to solve their transmission line coupling equations. In particular, Agrawal et al. proposed a 1 order point centered Finite-Difference Time Domain (FDTD) integration scheme. In this paper, we propose a 2 order FDTD scheme for solving the Agrawal coupling equations. The algorithm applies to multiconductor lines above a frequency-dependent lossy ground, with multiple grounding of shielding wires. 1 and 2 order FDTD techniques are compared. It is shown that the proposed 2 order technique leads to more stable numerical results when considering frequency-dependence and/or non linearities. The developed 2 order FDTD algorithm for the analysis of overhead multiconductor lines illuminated by an external electromagnetic field is also interfaced with EMTP96.
Numerical simulation of the wind flow around a tall building and its dynamic response to wind excitation

Wind action is particularly important for tall buildings, both in providing a significant contribution to the dynamic overall loading on the structure and by affecting its serviceability. Whereas low and medium-rise buildings are fairly rigid, tall structures are characterized by a greater flexibility and a lower natural frequency, which is more likely to be in the frequency range of wind gusts. In addition, wake effects, such as vortex shedding, can become a significant problem for flexible structures when the vortex shedding frequency is close to the natural frequency of the building. The aim of the present thesis is to assess the validity of commercial CFD codes for modelling the wind flow around a high-rise building, including the consideration of the coupled dynamic response of the building to turbulent wind loading. Three intermediate objectives are set. The first is to develop a tool to couple fluid and structure in a sequential manner. The equations for the air flow are solved using the commercial CFD program ANSYS-Fluent. The response of the structure is found from solving the structural response with a modal approach, the response in each vibration mode being treated as a SDOF problem. This fluid-structure interaction tool is applied to model a 180 m building, allowed to move in the across wind direction. The second objective is to investigate and find a method to generate fully turbulent inflow for LES in order to reproduce an accurate wind spectrum. The chosen method is tested and validated in an empty fetch. Ultimately, both tools are brought together and applied to model a 180 m building, which is allowed to bend in the along wind and across wind directions. Finally, the third intermediate objective brings together the tools developed in the first and second intermediate objective to model the dynamic response of a 180 m building to dynamic wind loading, within a turbulent inflow, using LES.
An integrated framework for ISO 9000 motivation, depth of ISO implementation and firm performance

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to empirically examine whether business can benefit from ISO 9000, and examines how motivation impacts the depth of ISO 9000 implementation and how the depth of ISO 9000 implementation impacts a firm's performance in Taiwan.Design/methodology/approach – A survey questionnaire was mailed to the 1,668 companies with ISO 9000 certification, and a total of 441 usable responses were returned. Using a structural equation model, this study empirically examines the relationship between ISO 9000 motivation and ISO 9000 implementation depth and how implementation depth influences firm performance.Findings – The results demonstrate that a positive relationship exists between the extent to which companies implement ISO 9000 and firm performance. Additionally, internal motivation fully mediates the relationship between external motivation and ISO implementation depth. Furthermore, the implementation of ISO 9000 directly and positively influences operational performance and indire.