Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
AUSTRALIAN PLANNER DECEMBER 2007

Abstract Urban regeneration is increasingly used by Australian governments as a means of physically upgrading ageing public dwelling stock, but little is known about the social implications of regeneration projects. For public tenants involuntarily relocated for urban regeneration, relocation risks added stress and disruption for an already disadvantaged population. However, it also has the potential to improve residential satisfaction. Moving may provide an opportunity to improve the quality of housing in terms of room size, space and other physical characteristics, the opportunity to live in a better or safer neighbourhood, access to better services and a broadening of social networks. This paper reports on the findings of a research project investigating the comparative influences - quality of housing, residential environment, and social networks - on residential satisfaction after relocation. Tenants were interviewed before and after relocation from Ferryden Park in South Australia as part of The Parks Urban Regeneration Project, to date Australia's largest regeneration project. The study found that in determining the self perceived success of relocation, at least for this group of tenants, the quality of the post relocation housing was the most important factor. The implication for planners is that although familial and friendship networks are still important, the quality of post relocation housing is likely to have a greater influence on whether or not tenants are satisfied with moving as part of urban regeneration projects.
Foundations for microwave engineering

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Electromagnetic Theory Chapter 3: Transmission Line and Waveguides Chapter 4: Circuit Theory for Waveguiding Systems Chapter 5: Impedence Transformations and Matching Chapter 6: Passive Microwave Devices Chapter 7: Electromagnetic Resonators Chapter 8: Periodic Structures and Filters Chapter 9: Microwave Tubes Chapter 10: Solid State Amplifiers Chapter 11: Parametric Amplifiers Chapter 12: Oscillators and Mixers Appendix One: Useful Relations from Vector Analysis Appendix Two: Bessel Functions Appendix Three: Conformal Mapping Techniques Appendix Four: Physical Constants and Other Data
TESTING OF CONCRETE IN STRUCTURES. 2ND EDITION

The second edition of the book, which is intended to provide a comprehensive overview of concrete testing, reflects the significant changes made since the first edition in techniques, equipment and methods of application, due to the number of concrete structures showing signs of deterioration. Additional information is included on durability assessment, performance and integrity. The opportunity has also been taken to update information on test methods and references. Chapters are presented on: planning and interpretation of in-situ testing; surface hardness methods; ultrasonic methods; partially destructive strength tests; cores; load testing; durability tests; performance and integrity tests; and, chemical testing and allied techniques. Appendices contain information on - typical cases of test planning and interpretation of results; examples of pulse velocity corrections for reinforcement; and, example of evaluation of core results. For details of the first edition of the book see IRRD 263271. (TRRL)
Hidden power law patterns in the top European football leagues

Because sports are stylized combat, sports may follow power laws similar to those found for wars, individual clashes, and acts of terrorism. We show this fact for football (soccer) by adjusting power laws that show a close relationship between rank and points won by the clubs participating in the latest seasons of the top fifteen European football leagues. In addition, we use Shannon entropy for gauging league competitive balance. As a result, we are able to rank the leagues according to competitiveness.
Cost-Justifying Usability: An Update for the Internet Age

Introduction: 1. Justifying cost-justifying usability 2. Return on investment for usable user-interface design: Examples and statistics Framework: 3. A basic framework for cost-justifying usability engineering on Web development projects 4. A business case approach to usability 5.Marketing usability 6. Dot coms Organizational and Design Context: 7. Cost-justification of usability engineering: A vendors perspective 8. Practical ROI issues for UCD teams: Considering the impact of social, internal, and external ROI on team credibility, team longevity, and product success 9. Usability science as an independent research service 10. ROI in Human Factors for Web Applications 11. The business case for international user centered design 12. Cost-justification of usability engineering for international Web sites 13. The ROI of accessibility Methods and Approaches: 14. Ethnography/Field research at Microsoft 15. Out of the box: Approaches to good initial interface designs 16. Keystroke level modeling as a cost-justification tool 17. The RITE method 18. Sample size and user testing how much is enough? 19. Cost-justifying online surveys 20.Cost benefits framework and case studies 21. Want respect? Respect the shareholder: Usability at Sprint 22. Conclusion, wrap-up, next steps
The Constraints Management Handbook

From the Publisher: This comprehensive how-to manual is for managers who are interested in adopting the production planning and control methods first described in Eli Goldratt's bestselling book, The Goal. The reader is guided step-by-step through the entire process, with easy-to-understand examples and real case studies, showing where and how to best apply those methods in the three fundamental manufacturing structures.
TQM as a competitive factor

The influence of total quality management (TQM) on performance has been a prominent topic in numerous empirical studies, most of which have shown the relationships between the two concepts to be positive. Nevertheless, the empirical evidence is not always conclusive and, in general, there is no theoretical framework on which to base a solid argument that justifies these relationships. In this context, the objective of this paper is to analyse the effects that TQM has on the organisational results from a competence‐based perspective. Taking this approach as a reference, a TQM initiative is considered to be a competitive factor, a distinctive competence, and the characteristics that make it possible to consider it as such are analysed. The paper reflects on the theoretical arguments that justify TQM as a competitive factor and presents empirical evidence in this sense, analysing the effects TQM has on the quality, operational and financial results.
Fall Cone Test to Characterize Shear Strength of Organic Sediments, Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering / ASCE,Vol 135, N1, pp 153-157, 2009 [Impact Factor ISI WoK JCR 2012 =1,156] / 1 : LCPC

In this paper, the results of the standard percussion cup test, the penetration cone test, and the laboratory vane test performed on organic sediments and kaolin are discussed. First, the relationship between the water content and the cone penetration depth is explored. Second, the relationship between the shear strength, using the laboratory vane apparatus, and the water content is investigated. Finally, the relationship between the shear strength and the penetration depth of the cone, at different levels of water content, is explored.
Intermittent Currents: The Failure of Renewable Electricity Requirements

Concern over emissions and climate change has led over half of the states to enact "renewable portfolio standard" legislation requiring regulated electric utilities to obtain some fraction of their power requirements from sources defined as "renewable. " Legislation to institute a federal RPS may follow. In reality RPS is a policy in search of a rationale, at odds with principles of efficient environmental regulation and poorly suited to promote other policies favored by its supporters. The actual record of state implementations has been largely symbolic. Only one state with a binding RPS requirement is currently in compliance with its own program, and a federal RPS will be subject to the same forces that have led to state-level failure. The recent history of renewables leads to a conclusion that existing and proposed mandates are best viewed as special interest legislation for wind-driven generators, rather than rational responses to climate change and fossil-fuel powerplant emissions.
Is it Always Good to Let Universities Select Their Students?

We undertake a first step to investigating a reform that has been applied in numerous universities across Europe: the right to select students. We ask to what extent this right will increase the efficiency of the university. While it seems evident that giving universities the right to select students that match best with the human capital of professors should increase efficiency measures in the productivities of students in the labor market, we point to a potentially negative efect. We argue that allowing universities to select the students they prefer can reduce the incentives of the universities to improve the human capital of their professors.
Estimation of Levels of Streptococcus Mutans in Children with Black Stain

Background: Black stain is a discolouration which mainly occurs along the cervical third of buccal or lingual surfaces of the teeth. It most commonly affects the primary dentition, but permanent dentition may also be affected. Studies state that children with black stain are generally caries free. Aim: To estimate levels of Streptococcus mutans in children with black stain. Objective: To evaluate levels of Streptococcus mutans in children with black stain, in children with dental caries and non carious children. Materials and Method: The study was conducted in school going children of the age group between 3-12 years of age, 5ml unstimulated saliva samples were collected from 15 children comprising of three groups (5 children each) with black stains, with and without dental caries and evaluated for Streptococcus mutans colony forming units. Results: This study showed that children with black stains had lower levels Streptococcus mutans (189.6+/-64.16) colony count which was significantly lower when compared to children without any stains or caries (388+/-106.47) and children with dental caries (680.80+/-280.07) which was found to be statistically significant (P value of 0.003*). Conclusion: Children with black stain have low levels of Streptococcus mutans when compared to children with and without Dental caries.
Motor Vehicle Usage Patterns In Australia: A Comparative Analysis Of Driver, Vehicle and Purpose Characteristics For Household and Freight Travel

An ordered probit model is used to predict motor vehicle usage in Australia on the basis of the unit record files underlying the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Survey of Motor Vehicle Use. Both household and freight transport are analysed. The paper examines the statistical significance of a number of driver, vehicle and travel purpose variables on the level of motor vehicle usage. Factors analysed include driver age and gender, vehicle and fuel type, age of the vehicle, purpose of trip, place of registration, type of freight and number of drivers. The results indicate that the cut-off points between very low, low, medium, high and very high vehicle usages are significant and that the factors associated with differences in usage include driver age, engine size and age of vehicle for household vehicles and the type of freight, type of vehicle, gender and number of drivers for freight usage.
Multiobjective Genetic Algorithm applied to inverse finite element analysis: T-joint welding case study

ABSTRACT Welding processes play as an important role in the manufacturing of a lot of products in most of industrial sectors. Despite its wide applicability, the welding process is subjected to some inconsistencies in quality due to controllable and uncontrollable variables. This work is aimed to use inverse Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate the movement of the heat flow in the base metal submitted to the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process. To this end, control limits were established, such as voltage and electric current (in the form of the heat source) and welding speed in order to obtain optimized values of deformations and stresses along the plates subjected to the GMAW welding process. For the numerical simulation process modelling, empirical data from weld beads applied on both sides of two ASTM A36 steel plates (thickness of 9.5 mm each) were used in a T-joint configuration. In this case, a multiobjective algorithm to find the optimized solution was used. Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II (NSGA II) in conjunction with FEA was applied. The results presented are consistent with literature data within the pre-established limits, which are deformations and stresses less than 2 mm and 600 MPa, respectively. This demonstrates the potential of using FEA in conjunction with the NSGA II genetic algorithm to predict input variables in welding processes. This can be considered an important contribution to the industrial technological advancement for predicting welding process’s variables.
A review of literature on substance abuse among anaesthesia providers

Background Research has demonstrated that anaesthesia providers are susceptible to substance abuse. Several preventive measures are being implemented in certified registered nurse anaesthetist programmes to educate future providers about substance abuse. Given the continued prevalence and impact of the problem, more research is needed about the prevalence of substance abuse among student registered nurse anaesthetists and the implementation of preventive strategies in the educational setting. Aims The purpose of this narrative literature review was to examine the state of the science related to substance abuse among US certified anaesthesia providers. This literature review covered abuse of alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, opioids and anaesthetic agents. Methods This narrative review was conducted using the following search terms: anaesthesia, student, wellness, stress, substance abuse, satisfaction, personality, depression, nurse, nurse anaesthetist, propofol, isoflurane and fentanyl. References were identified using PubMed, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists and American Association of Nurse Anesthetists websites. A total of 36 articles were identified as relevant to this literature review based on content and country of publication. This literature review was limited to articles published in the past 15 years. With one exception, our search was limited to manuscripts from the US. Results The literature underscored that various risk factors contribute to substance abuse. Board-certified anaesthesia providers fall prey to substance abuse due to ease of access, the high stress associated with administering anaesthesia, and the propensity to become addicted to opioids and other anaesthetics. A gap in the science exists about the prevalence of substance abuse among student registered nurse anaesthetists and the effectiveness of preventive strategies in the educational setting. Conclusions Anaesthesia providers are at high risk of abusing substances. To create a safer environment, future research should explore the prevalence of substance abuse among student registered nurse anaesthetists and emphasise the integration of effective preventive strategies in the educational setting.
Molecular Diagnosis of Fasciola hepatica in livestock using cox1 gene in Erbil Provence- Kurdistan Region/ Iraq

52 Fasciola hepatica worms (22 sheep, 3 goats and 27 cattle) from livers and bile ducts were collected. The prevalence rate of Fascioliasis was 7.28%, 3.37% and 10.19%, respectively. Among the three hosts regarding the sex, females of sheep and goats show a higher infection rate than males (4.3% and 2.25% versus 2.98% and 1.12%). Simultaneously, the prevalence rate was slightly higher in female cattle (5.28%) than male cattle (4.91%). Used the adult worms for DNA extraction followed by PCR amplification. The sequences of amplified products were identified under accession number (MT951586) of sheep were 99.51%, and (MT951587) of goat was 99.75% homologous to Iranian goat Fasciola hepatica (KF992219). Furthermore, the cattle Fasciola hepatica (MT951585) was 99.2% homologous with the reference of Iranian goat. Using phylogenetic tree analysis, isolated F. hepatica in sheep, goats, and cattle is positively related to various global F. hepatica .
A biomechanical approach to improved fracture risk assessment with a focus on reference point microindentation

Osteoporosis is a bone disease with two primary definitions: 1) the World Health Organisation definition of low Bone Mineral Density (BMD) and 2) the National Institutes of Health definition of increased bone fragility and fracture risk. Though BMD, alongside clinical factors, is the current gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis, these measures are risk factors that only define a small proportion of individuals who fracture. Changes in the biomechanical properties of the bone may relate to fracture risk and bone disease and, if they can be clinically assessed, could be useful in supplementing existing techniques to improve future diagnosis and treatment. This thesis addresses whether there are biomechanical changes in osteoporotic as well as osteoarthritic bone and whether these can be measured through Reference Point Microindentation (RPI). RPI has previously been applied in vivo with no reported complications and the hypothesis that a higher indentation depth of a needle-like test probe implies increased fracture risk. Despite emerging implementation of RPI, there is limited research to advise on optimal testing with this technique. Therefore, recommendations are provided to minimise testing variation by studying the variability associated with RPI testing parameters in vitro. Primarily, a best practice would be to: keep maximum load, sample preparation and mode-of-use consistent, fix the device in its stand, remove soft tissue and machine the bone, ensure sufficient cortical thickness and make multiple repeat measurements. These recommendations then guided the main, clinically focussed, study of this thesis. RPI was applied to femoral neck samples extracted from fractured and osteoarthritic patients, finding the surface measured indentation depth to be increased relative to cadaveric control samples. Furthermore, the measured indentation property had minimal correlation with current existing techniques, supplementing BMD and clinical factors to improve discrimination of fractured from control tissue. Complementary fracture toughness testing allowed for improved understanding of bone disease and interpretation of the RPI results. This study demonstrated that fracture toughness properties of the inferomedial femoral neck seem largely unaffected by osteoporosis or osteoarthritis. Furthermore, correlation between RPI and fracture properties was minimal, implying that the technique was assessing other properties to discriminate the osteoporotic and osteoarthritic from control bone. Indent imaging, through micro-computed tomography and serial sectioning techniques, confirmed this to be the case with RPI being a multifactorial measure comprised of structural as well as fracture mechanics and elastoplastic properties. Altogether, this thesis provides insight into the effects of both osteoporosis and osteoarthritis on the biomechanical properties of the femoral neck and presents how these could potential be clinically assessed through RPI, supplementing existing techniques to improve fracture risk assessment.
How much does disregard of road rules contribute to bicycle-vehicle collisions?

Recent media articles on cyclist safety have supported the contention that many car drivers regard cyclists as risk-takers who violate traffic signals and show a disregard for road rules. There is little empirical evidence, however, regarding the nature and frequency of risk –taking behaviours by cyclists, and the extent to which this contributes to cyclist crashes. We do know that the social cost of bicycle crashes in Queensland in 2006 is estimated at $35.4 million, with the Brisbane area contributing over half the cost alone. This paper presents a preliminary investigation of the factors that lead to Police-reported bicycle-vehicle collisions, focussing on the extent to which disregard for road rules contributes to these collisions. Preliminary results indicate that cyclists were the at-fault vehicle in 35% of reported crashes. When considering the age of the cyclist, younger cyclists were more likely than older cyclists to be at-fault, with those aged 5-11 responsible in 82% of crashes while those aged 30-39 were at-fault in 19% of crashes. In 77% of crashes involving right-of-way conflicts, vehicles were considered at-fault. The implications of the results for the development of age-appropriate road safety interventions will be discussed.
Bioelectrochemical Systems: From Extracellular Electron Transfer to Biotechnological Application

In the context of wastewater treatment, Bioelectrochemical Systems (BESs) have gained considerable interest in the past few years, and several BES processes are on the brink of application to this area. This book, written by a large number of world experts in the different sub-topics, describes the different aspects and processes relevant to their development. Bioelectrochemical Systems (BESs) use micro-organisms to catalyze an oxidation and/or reduction reaction at an anodic and cathodic electrode respectively. Briefly, at an anode oxidation of organic and inorganic electron donors can occur. Prime examples of such electron donors are waste organics and sulfides. At the cathode, an electron acceptor such as oxygen or nitrate can be reduced. The anode and the cathode are connected through an electrical circuit. If electrical power is harvested from this circuit, the system is called a Microbial Fuel Cell; if electrical power is invested, the system is called a Microbial Electrolysis Cell. The overall framework of bio-energy and bio-fuels is discussed. A number of chapters discuss the basics - microbiology, microbial ecology, electrochemistry, technology and materials development. The book continues by highlighting the plurality of processes based on BES technology already in existence, going from wastewater based reactors to sediment based bio-batteries. The integration of BESs into existing water or process lines is discussed. Finally, an outlook is provided of how BES will fit within the emerging biorefinery area. This title belongs to Integrated Environmental Technology Series . ISBN: 9781843392330 (Print) ISBN: 9781780401621 (eBook)
TOWARD

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the level of perception towards Safety OHSAS 18001 of operative employees in Thai Nippon Steel Engineering & Construction CO., LTD and 2) to study factors affecting perception towards Safety OHSAS 18001 of operative employees in Thai Nippon Steel Engineering & Construction CO., LTD. The sample size was 340 employees in Thai Nippon Steel Engineering & Construction CO., LTD. Questionnaires were used as research instrument. The data was analyzed by using statistical package, SPSS. Statistics for data analysis were percentage, arithmetic mean, standard deviation and multiple linear regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. The results were as follows: 2) The Level of perception towards Safety OHSAS 18001 of operative employees in Thai Nippon Steel Engineering & Construction CO., LTD was at the high level ( (cid:2) = 3.74, SD = 0.458). 3) Safety policy, working environment, working under emergency condition and working with machine affected the perception towards Safety OHSAS 18001 statistic significant at 0.05 with average score of 42.4.