Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Research on non-functional conditions-based Web services selection in Web services automation

In order to select the optimum one from those function-satisfied web services,a non-functional conditions-based method was proposed based on Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process(FAHP). FAHP was employed to define computer non-functional conditions' weight factor,and it determined the conditions' weight number based on the expectation distance and hereby constructed the goal function.With this method,dimensionless functions and correction formula were constructed to eliminate and correct the errors arising from the dimensions' differences and the expectation distance scales' inconsistency which enabled comparisons among distinct non-functional conditions.Subsequently,a web services selection process was built according to the proposed method.Finally,an example was presented to demonstrate correctness and feasibility of the proposed method.
Realization of the adaptive yield potential of the assortment of winter wheat in the Steppe zone under different growing conditions

Climate changes in recent decades have increased the degree of risks in crop production. The consequence of such processes is an increase in the temperature regime against the background of a significant moisture deficit in critical periods of plant growth and development. Accordingly, research aimed at establishing the adaptability of plants to such climatic changes is relevant and timely. The purpose of the research is to establish the principles of implementing the adaptive potential of new varieties of winter wheat of different types of development in the Steppe zone under the conditions of climate change. Records and their assessment were carried out according to the generally accepted methods of Ukrainian variety testing with mandatory statistical and dispersion analysis of the results of field experiments. The establishment of indicators of the stability of quantitative traits and plasticity was carried out using the Eberhard-Russell algorithm, which is based on a regression analysis of the dependence of the grain yield of winter wheat of different varieties on the environmental index. The results of the research established that universal type varieties with a stem length of 85-90 cm are the most suitable for irrigated and non-irrigated conditions. Regression analysis of the data on the plasticity and stability of the elements of the crop structure in different varieties of winter wheat proved that their variability directly depends on the genotype and ecological gradients. According to the results of the assessment of the adaptive potential, it was established that the parameters of plasticity (bi = 0.804-0.989) and yield (7.33-7.63 t/ha exceed the standard by 10.4-14.9%) showed winter wheat varieties of the universal type - Askaniyska, Askaniyska Bereginya, Perlyna, Znahidka Odeska, while Khersonska 99, Kirena, Yaroslavna, Kuyalnyk, etc. were characterized by an intensive type of development. Varieties of the universal type were more plastic and stable in the formation of ear productivity, compared to short and tall biotypes. The scientific significance of the research lies in the substantiation of scientific principles, practical recommendations for improving varietal agricultural technology of winter wheat, which had different genetic and ecological origins, in irrigated and non-irrigated conditions of the Steppe zone
New information on the breeding biology of fifteen Brazilian bird species

Although birds are a well-studied group, the breeding biology of many species is still poorly known, especially in the Neotropical region. This lack of knowledge implies the absence of subsidies for conservation, lack of more reliable data for phylogenetic reconstruction, and for studying the effects of environmental change on these species. In view of this scenario we collected information on the reproduction of 15 bird species in 16 Brazilian locations from February 2003 to December 2021. This article presents new data on the nests, eggs, juveniles/nestlings and/or breeding behavior of Veniliornis spilogaster (Picidae), Philydor atricapillus (Furnariidae), Myiobius barbatus (Onychorhynchidae), Tityra semifasciata (Tityridae), Phylloscartes paulista (Rhynchocyclidae), Phylloscartes oustaleti (Rhynchocyclidae), Elaenia obscura sordida (Tyrannidae), Tyrannus albogularis (Tyrannidae), Cnemotriccus fuscatus (Tyrannidae), Icterus pyrrhopterus (Icteridae), Nemosia pileata caerulea (Thraupidae), Trichothraupis melanops (Thraupidae), Thlypopsis sordida (Thraupidae), Cyanophonia cyanocephala (Fringillidae) and Chlorophonia cyanea roraimae (Fringillidae). We include new data on parental care for six species, descriptions of nests for eight species, and new information on nest building behavior for five species. This data is of special interest for the management of these species and their habitats and for the reconstruction of their phylogenetic relationships.
Speech intelligibility and the subjective assessment of speech quality in near real communication conditions

"Subjective intelligibility", "concentration", "annoyance" and "coping" were examined as relevant speech quality features for describing the burden on a listener under adverse communication conditions. Test subjects with normal hearing were presented samples of spoken language (monosyllables, sentences) against a constant noise background with different signal-to-noise ratios. These language samples - spoken by native speakers and non-native speakers - were either modified in order to create additional different levels of difficulty or were presented together with a parallel task. The collection of speech intelligibility data (as a percentage of correctly reproduced speech stimuli) and subjective assessments of the four speech quality features on rating scales (from 1 to 5) revealed the following: Speech intelligibility and subjective assessment (on scales from 1 to 5) reflect the whole range of the communication situations, but despite high speech intelligibility the listener gives speech quality a lower rating. The assessment statement formulated for the four speech quality features have proven valid measuring instruments. The gradient of the curves for the assessments of the four speech quality features is still clearly positive under the simplest test conditions (signal-to-noise ratio of +10 and +15 dB), and so it can be supposed that the speech quality can be further enhanced appreciably. Conclusions are drawn for the quality of speech communication.
Characterisation of plasma synthetic jet actuators in quiescent flow

An experimental characterisation study of a large-volume three-electrode plasma synthetic jet actuator (PSJA) is presented. A sequential discharge power supply system is used to activate the PSJA. Phase-locked planar particle image velocimetry (PIV) and time-resolved Schlieren imaging are used to characterise the evolution of the induced flow field in quiescent flow conditions. The effect of orifice diameter is investigated. Results indicate three distinct features of the actuator-induced flow field. These are the initial shock waves, the high speed jet and vortex rings. Two types of shock waves with varied intensities, namely a strong shock wave and a weak shock wave, are issued from the orifice shortly after the ignition of the discharge. Subsequently, the emission of a high speed jet is observed, reaching velocities up to 130 m s−1. Pronounced oscillation of the exit velocity is caused by the periodical behaviour of capacitive discharge, which also led to the formation of vortex ring trains. Orifice diameter has no influence on the jet acceleration stage and the peak exit velocity. However, a large orifice diameter results in a rapid decline of the exit velocity and thus a short jet duration time. Vortex ring propagation velocities are measured at peak values ranging from 55 m s−1–70 m s−1. In the case of 3 mm orifice diameter, trajectory of the vortex ring severely deviates from the actuator axis of symmetry. The development of this asymmetry in the flow field is attributed to asymmetry in the electrode configuration.
Effect of organic manures and crop residue management on physical, chemical and biological properties of soil under pigeonpea based intercropping system

A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of organic manures (FYM and pigeonpea stalk) along with phosphocompost on physico-chemical and biological properties of soil in pigeonpea based intercropping system at Pulses Research Unit, Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra during Kharif season of 2013-14 on inceptisol. The results revealed that lower bulk density, pH and electrical conductivity, higher organic carbon and available N, P, K and significantly highest soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC) and microbial population (fungal, bacterial and actinomycetes) were observed in pigeonpea + blackgram and pigeonpea + greengram intercropping over sole pigeonpea system. Among combined use of organic manure, FYM + phosphocompost and pigeonpea stalk + phosphocompost resulted in improvement of physical, chemical and biological properties of soil over recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF) application.
Following the Talent in Entrepreneurial Firms

Abstract Entrepreneurial firms are often founded by uniquely talented individuals. Given that talent does not always beget talent, succession can be challenging. An analytical model is used to explore dynamic tradeoffs of competence in the choice between an insider and an outsider in the succession of a talented individual. The model is illustrated with an application to family business.
Satellite Air–Sea Enthalpy Flux and Intensity Change of Tropical Cyclones over the Western North Pacific

AbstractAn improved high-resolution satellite enthalpy flux dataset is employed to study the composites of initial (i.e., t = 0 h) latent heat flux (LHF), sensible heat flux (SHF), and their bulk variables associated with four intensity-change categories of tropical cyclones (TCs) over the western North Pacific Ocean—rapidly intensifying (RI), slowly intensifying, neutral, and weakening—in a vertical wind shear–relative coordinate system with horizontal dimensions normalized by the radius of maximum wind. Results show that RI TCs are associated with significantly higher LHF and SHF in all TC environments than non-RI TCs, which are mainly attributable to the air–sea humidity difference (DQ) and the air–sea temperature difference (DT), respectively. Higher DQ and DT are primarily due to significantly higher sea surface temperature (SST) underlying RI TCs, emphasizing the crucial role of SST in supplying more energy to TCs that undergo rapid intensification, in which LHF plays a more important role than SHF.
Coupled Analysis Of Offshore Floating Systems

Traditionally, quite different numerical approaches have been required in the dynamic analysis of complete offshore floating systems, including the motions of a floater as well as dynamic responses in moorings and risers. Thus, while the hydrodynamic forces on the floater are usually modelled by a large-volume diffraction-radiation analysis based on potential theory with a rigid body, the responses on lines and risers are obtained from slender-body analysis with elastic elements. Also, the actual time scales needed in the numerical implementations may be quite different. Therefore, the total (or global) analysis has traditionally been carried out in two steps, by the so-called de-coupled approach where the forces from the lines/riser on the floater are first modelled as simplified spring elements and empirical damping coefficients. Then the slenderbody responses are analysed using the predicted floater motions as input. This approach is widely in use and is often a valuable tool if properly calibrated and validated. However, dynamic coupling effects between the slender line/riser system and the rigid hull are not directly modelled and must be approximated in one way or another, depending on the type of floater system. A more direct modelling, called coupled analysis, has been developed during the last decade, where the coupling effects are accounted for by including the
Numerical Simulation of an Intense Squall Line during 10–11 June 1985 PRE-STORM. Part I: Model Verification

Abstract A 24-h nested-grid simulation of an intense squall line during the 1985 PRE-STORM experiment is presented using an improved version of the Pennsylvania State University/National Center for Atmospheric Research three-dimensional mesoscale model. Although the model is initialized at 1200 UTC 10 June 1985 with conventional meteorological observations, it reproduces remarkably well many observed meso-β scale features that are analyzed from the high-resolution network data. These include 1) the generation of two areas of deep convection at the model initial time; 2) the timing of the initiation of the squall line along a surface front 9 h into the model integration; 3) the development of several convective bands at 2100 UTC; 4) the rapid intensification and rapid dissipation processes of the squall line as it entered and moved out of the network, respectively; 5) the generation of a presquall mesolow, a squall-induced mesohigh and a wake low as well as corresponding multiple surface convergence-diverg.
Development of a local MQ‐DQ‐based stencil adaptive method and its application to solve incompressible Navier–Stokes equations

In this paper, a local stencil adaptive method is presented, which is designed for solving computational fluid dynamics (CFD) problems with curved boundaries accurately. A local multiquadric‐differential quadrature (MQ‐DQ) method is used to discretize the governing equations, taking advantage of its meshless nature. The present method bears the properties of both local MQ‐DQ method and local stencil adaptive method and is thus named the local MQ‐DQ‐based stencil adaptive method. Two test problems with curved boundaries are solved to investigate the performance of this solution‐adaptive method. The numerical results indicate that the proposed method is effective and efficient by combining the advantages of meshless property for complex geometries and local adaptation for accuracy improvement. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
A Head-to-Head Comparison of Computed Tomography Colonography, Optical Colonoscopy, and Colon Endoscopic Capsule for the Detection of Polyps After Partial Colectomy or Rectosigmoidectomy for Colorectal Cancer: A Pilot Study

Background and objective Optical colonoscopy is the gold standard method for the diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) and it allows for biopsy and resection, as well as documentation of synchronous lesions. CT colonography (CTC) and colon endoscopic capsule (CEC) are also recommended as alternative minimally invasive or non-invasive procedures. Prospective studies comparing these three approaches are scarce in the current literature. In light of this, the aim of this pilot study was to compare the efficacy of polyp detection between these three methods in patients with a history of curative surgical resection of CRC. Methods Patients were consecutively recruited and all procedures were sequentially conducted on the same day. The primary endpoint was the detection rate of polyps, whereas secondary endpoints were the detection of polyps according to size and location, and the adverse events caused by these procedures. Results A total of 21 patients were consecutively included and all of them underwent all three interventions. No adverse events, local recurrences, or metachronous lesions were detected. In two cases with elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), CTC unveiled distant metastasis. Optical colonoscopy registered a mean of 0.4 polyp >6 mm and 1.3 polyps <6 mm per patient. CTC unveiled only 0.5 polyp >6 mm/patient and no smaller lesions were documented, whereas findings for the colon capsule comprised an average of 0.4 polyps >6 mm and 0.7 polyps <6 mm per patient. Statistical difference was not demonstrated, except for virtual colonoscopy in terms of the total number of polyps detected in comparison to optical colonoscopy. Conclusions Optical colonoscopy showed superior results in comparison to virtual colonoscopy while there was no statistical difference in comparison to colon capsule. Notwithstanding occasional difficulties, all three techniques were well tolerated. Hence, decisions concerning the use of each diagnostic method should be based on their availability, professional expertise, contraindications, and patient preferences.
Improving Access to General Education via Co-Teaching in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms: An Evaluation of Utah’s Professional Development Initiative

Co-teaching may be a promising strategy to improve inclusive secondary mathematics education in rural schools. Professional development (PD) aids in special and general education teachers’ co-teaching implementation, yet little empirical research examines how to effectively train and support co-teachers. In this study, we describe one U.S. state’s PD model for secondary mathematics co-teaching, evaluate outcomes of the PD on co-teachers’ behaviors and beliefs, and examine the impact of co-teaching on students’ mathematics achievement. We examined data from observations, surveys, and students’ pre/post assessments across nine classes within seven U.S. school districts, including three rural school districts, over 3 years. We report data from a total of 19 teachers and 281 students in sixth through ninth grades. The PD participants implemented effective co-teaching strategies and reported positive viewpoints toward co-teaching. Additionally, students with and without disabilities improved their mathematics scores. We present key findings for rural schools to guide future implementation and research.
Shared and distinct patterns of genetic structure in two sympatric large decapods

Comparing genetic structure in species with shared spatial ranges and ecological niches can help identify how dissimilar aspects of biology can shape differences in population connectivity. Similarly, where species are widely distributed across heterogeneous environments and major topographic barriers, knowledge of the structuring of populations can help reveal the impacts of factors which limit dispersal and/or drive divergence, aiding conservation management.
MTHFR and MTRR Genetic Polymorphism of Methotrexate Therapy Outcomes in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

Purpose Methotrexate (MTX) is used as an anchor drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and there may be differences in drug action between genotypes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between clinical efficacy response and disease activity of MTX monotherapy with methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) and methionine synthase reductase (MTRR) polymorphisms. Patients and Methods In the study, a population of 32 patients in East China with early RA fulfilling the diagnostic standards of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) were enrolled, all of them received MTX monotherapy. Genotyping of patients MTHFR C677T and A1298C, MTRR A66G using tetra-primer ARMS-PCR method and sanger sequencing to verify its accuracy. Results The distribution of three polymorphic genotypes that were studied is in accordance with the Hardy-Weinberg genetic equilibrium. The patient pathology variables smoke (OR = 0.088, P = 0.037), drink alcohol (OR = 0.039, P = 0.016) and males (OR = 0.088, P = 0.037) were significantly associated with non-response to MTX. Genotype, allele distribution and genetic statistical models were not found to be related to MTX treatment response and disease activity in both the response groups and non-response groups. Conclusion Our findings suggest that the MTHFR C677T, MTHFR A1298C and MTRR A66G polymorphisms may not predict MTX clinical treatment response and disease activity in patients with early RA. The study revealed that smoke, alcohol, and males were possible influential factors for MTX non-response.
Electronic structure and imaginary dielectric function for 2D GaAs doped with Si amphoteric impurities: A DFT study

Without a doubt, the impact of the discovery of 2D systems such as graphene has led to both theoretical and experimental investigations of a large number of materials such as Silicene, Borene, Arsenene, Phosphorene, just to mention some of the most emblematic ones, but other materials and its heterostructures are also of interest. From this point of view, in this work we present the band structure, density of states as well as the imaginary part of the dielectric function of a 2D GaAs system, by means of a density functional theory implementation. The aim of this study is to investigate the basic physical properties for a freestanding 2D GaAs sheet, as well as the effect of Si substitutional atoms, since it has an amphoteric nature in the GaAs, which means that depending on which atom is substituted, this can be an n- or p-type impurity atom. We report, as expected, that the levels do indeed appear near the conduction band (or valence) if the impurity is n-type (or p-type), respectively. Also the density of states due to the impurity is modified as well as the imaginary part of the dielectric function
Equilibrium and kinetic approaches to understand the occurrence of the uncommon chloritoid + biotite assemblage

Abstract. The coexistence of chloritoid and biotite in medium-pressure Barrovian terranes is quite uncommon, and the parameters controlling their equilibrium relations are still controversial. Various studies have already investigated the influence of pressure (P), temperature (T), bulk rock (X bulk) and fluid (X fluid) compositions on the stability of this assemblage. Here we apply forward thermodynamic modelling on amphibolite-facies metapelites from the upper portion of the Lesser Himalayan Sequence (eastern Nepal Himalaya) to test which parameters mostly influence the stability of the chloritoid + biotite assemblage. P–T isochemical phase diagrams calculated in the MnNKCFMASHTO system fail in reproducing the coexistence of chloritoid and biotite, predicting biotite appearance at higher temperatures than chloritoid breakdown. Neither the fluid composition (i.e. reduced H2O activity due to the presence of CO2) nor a more oxidated state of the system favours their coexistence, while slightly H2O-undersaturated conditions expand the biotite stability field toward lower temperatures, allowing the development of the chloritoid + biotite assemblage. Kinetic factors could have further contributed to the stability of this assemblage: thermal overstepping of the chloritoid-consuming and staurolite-producing reaction, induced by the difficulty in the staurolite nucleation and/or by the sluggishness of chloritoid dissolution, could have enhanced the metastable persistence of chloritoid at temperatures compatible with the presence of biotite. Being the kinetics efficiency intrinsically linked to the degree of fluid availability, the two factors (i.e. H2O-undersaturated conditions and kinetics of the chloritoid-consuming reaction) were likely complementary rather than mutually exclusive.