Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Assessment of real-time networks and timing for process bus applications

Widespread adoption by electricity utilities of Non-Conventional Instrument Transformers, such as optical or capacitive transducers, has been limited due to the lack of a standardised interface and multi-vendor interoperability. Low power analogue interfaces are being replaced by IEC 61850 9 2 and IEC 61869 9 digital interfaces that use Ethernet networks for communication. These ‘process bus’ connections achieve significant cost savings by simplifying connections between switchyard and control rooms; however the in-service performance when these standards are employed is largely unknown. The performance of real-time Ethernet networks and time synchronisation was assessed using a scale model of a substation automation system. The test bed was constructed from commercially available timing and protection equipment supplied by a range of vendors. Test protocols have been developed to thoroughly evaluate the performance of Ethernet networks and network based time synchronisation. The suitability of IEEE Std 1588 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) as a synchronising system for sampled values was tested in the steady state and under transient conditions. Similarly, the performance of hardened Ethernet switches designed for substation use was assessed under a range of network operating conditions. This paper presents test methods that use a precision Ethernet capture card to accurately measure PTP and network performance. These methods can be used for product selection and to assess ongoing system performance as substations age. Key findings on the behaviour of multi-function process bus networks are presented. System level tests were performed using a Real Time Digital Simulator and transformer protection relay with sampled value and Generic Object Oriented Substation Events (GOOSE) capability. These include the interactions between sampled values, PTP and GOOSE messages. Our research has demonstrated that several protocols can be used on a shared process bus, even with very high network loads. This should provide confidence that this technology is suitable for transmission substations.
Stroke During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Timing, Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes

Background Among various complications of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), stroke continues to be a major factor that worsens the clinical outcome because it is associated with mortality and adverse neurologic outcomes. Appropriate risk evaluation, screening, and management of neurologic injury under ECMO support has not yet been established and requires further investigation. Thus, this study analyzes the stroke related risk factors and outcomes in order to determine the appropriate intervention to minimize neurologic sequalae while on ECMO. Method Total 1039 patients who underwent ECMO from January 2012 to September 2019 at the Samsung Medical Center were reviewed and 759 subjects were selected for the analysis. The exclusion criteria were age < 18y, failure of successful ECMO initiation, multiple ECMO runs, underlying severe brain injury, and incomplete medical records. Multivariate analysis was performed to identify the risk factors of strokes on ECMO support using cox proportional hazard regression. In order to analyze the timing of stroke after ECMO initiation, the Mann–Whitney U test and Kruskal–Wallis rank sum test were performed.Results Among The overall incidence of stroke was 5.1% (n = 39) without a significant difference between venoarterial (VA) and venovenous(VV) ECMO (5.3% and 4.8%, respectively, p = 0.480). Independent risk factors for stroke were intraaortic balloon pump (IABP, p = 0.0008) and a history of stroke (p = 0.0354). Most hypoxic brain injuries were found in the VA ECMO (93.3%), and 54.5% of intracranial hemorrhage were in the VV ECMO. Most patients with strokes (61.5%) were diagnosed within 72hours after ECMO initiation. The time taken for stroke event from the time of ECMO insertion was shorter in the VA ECMO than in the VV ECMO (median 1.5 vs. 3 days). The stroke group had a higher mortality rate than the non-stroke group (64.1% and 44.7%, respectively, p = 0.014). Conclusion Concurrent ECMO and IABP use may increase the incidence of stroke during ECMO support. Evaluation for stroke that includes CT within 72 hours of ECMO insertion may enable early diagnosis, allowing timely intervention.
Safety Performance Functions

This project developed safety performance functions for roadway segments and intersections for two-lane rural highways in Pennsylvania. The statistical modeling methodology was consistent with that used in the first edition of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ Highway Safety Manual. Two realistic case study examples are provided to illustrate how to use the safety performance functions developed in this project.
EKUITAS MEREK PENGARUHNYA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN XL MOBILE DATA SERVICE DI KOTA MANADO

Merek penting karena konsumen tidak lagi puas hanya dengan tercukupi kebutuhannya. Besarnya pengaruh yang diberikan oleh suatu merek yang sudah dianggap sebagai aset perusahaan (brand equity) maka PT. XL Axiata menginginkan mereknya sukses di pasaran. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui Ekuitas Merek yang dimiliki oleh PT. XL Axiata sehingga dapat mempengaruhi konsumen pada keputusan pembelian XL Mobi le Data Services di Kota Manado. Penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian asosiatif. Tehnik analisis menggunakan regresi linear berganda, mengingat model tersusun atas sejumlah hubungan kausal antar variabel laten. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan secara simultan dan parsial kesadaran merek, asosiasi merek, persepsi kualitas, dan loyalitas merek berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen. Manajemen PT. XL Axiata sebaiknya meningkatkan kesadaran merek, asosiasi merek, persepsi kualitas, dan loyalitas merek bagi para konsumennya, mengingat koefisien regresinya masih rendah atau masih dibawah satu. Hal ini dapat dilakukan dengan cara melakukan peningkatan kualitas produk dan layanan gerai bagi para konsumen serta mengadakan kegiatan-kegiatan marketing untuk meningkatkan brand awarness konsumennya. Kata kunci: asosiasi merek, persepsi kualitas, loyalitas merek, keputusan pembelian
CORROSION OF EPOXY COATED REBAR IN FLORIDA BRIDGES. FINAL REPORT

The purpose of this investigation was to determine the present condition of Florida bridges built with Epoxy-Coated Rebar (ECR), and to establish a prognosis for the future corrosion-related durability of these structures. There are over 300 bridges built with ECR in Florida, and the observation of severe corrosion at five major bridges using ECR in the Florida Keys created concern about the condition of the rest and their expected durability. About 30 large bridges were selected for detailed examination, including a few plain rebar structures for comparison. Field examinations and laboratory tests were conducted, and a computational model was applied to predict the time to development of corrosion spalls in the structures examined. The model was based on the field and laboratory studies and on chloride penetration measurements. The prognosis of corrosion performance indicated that about one third of the structures examined can be expected to experience service spans approaching or exceeding the current 75-year design goal before extensive corrosion-related repairs are needed. Another third includes bridges that might begin to show signs of corrosion distress within the next decade. Bridges in the remaining third (some of which are already showing damage) should be monitored frequently for possibility of immediate repair needs. The extended life of the best performing group is ascribed primarily to the concrete quality and concrete cover depth used, and not to the presence of ECR. The experience in the Florida Keys suggests that in cases of highly permeable concrete the use of ECR did not provide significant additional protection. The investigation results also indicated that materials guidelines emphasizing the use of low permeability concrete, and construction design guidelines specifying ample rebar cover, are the most practical approach to attain long term durability in Florida marine substructure service. The ECR structures presently undergoing corrosion will necessitate continuing attention. Newly acquired results continue to support the use of sacrificial sprayed zinc anodes as a cost-effective alternative to simple gunite repairs of the presently corroding ECR structures.
Who does or does not use the “Corona-Warn-App” and why?

To slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the German government released the “Corona-Warn-App”, a smartphone application that warns users if they have come into contact with other users tested posi- tive for SARS-CoV-2. Since using the "Corona-Warn-App" is health-relevant behavior, it is essential to understand who is (and who is not) using it and why. In N = 1,972 German adults, we found that non-users were on average older, female, healthier, in training, and had low general trust in others. Most frequently named reasons by non-users were privacy concerns, doubts about the effectiveness of the app, and lack of technical equipment.
Steroid therapy does not affect the rate of indeterminate results with the T-SPOT.TB interferon gamma release assay

Background: The underlying causes of indeterminate (invalid) interferon-gamma release assays are not clear and predictors of indeterminate results do not exist. To date the effect of steroid concomitant therapy on the rate of indeterminate tests is unknown. Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of the results of 1339 tests, including clinical data from patient records, of which 914 were suitable for complete data analysis.Results: 130 (15.2 %) tests were positive and 719 (83.8 %) were negative, 9 tests (1 %) were borderline positive (according to manufacturer’s definition). Indeterminate results (56 (6.1 %) arose from failure of the negative control in 24 (42.9 %) and failure of the positive control in 32 (57.1 %) tests. Of 914 patients, 196 were taking cortisone at the time of testing; among these patients 180 (91.8 %) returned a valid result and 16 (8.2 %) an indeterminate result compared to 40 indeterminate tests of 718 (5.6 %) results from patients not on corticosteroid therapy at the time of testing (p = 0.180), (relative risk [RR] 1.46, [95 % CI 0.84 to 2.56]). No significant difference in the rate of indeterminate results was found with immunosuppressive diseases or medications other than with HIV; among HIV-positive patients, 11 (11.7 %) had an indeterminate test result, compared to 45 (5.5 %) in HIV-negative individuals (p =0.017, relative risk [RR] 2.13, [95 % CI 1.14 to 3.98]). Conclusions: steroid therapy does not have an effect whereas HIV positivity has a negative effect on the number of indeterminate results in the T-Spot.TB test.
The HR Value Proposition

The international best seller Human Resource Champions helped set the HR agenda for the 1990s and enabled HR professionals to become strategic partners in their organizations. But earning a seat at the executive table was only the beginning. Today's HR leaders must also bring substantial value to that table. Drawing on their 16-year study of over 29,000 HR professionals and line managers, leading HR experts Dave Ulrich and Wayne Brockbank propose The HR Value Proposition. The authors argue that HR value creation requires a deep understanding of external business realities and how key stakeholders both inside and outside the company define value. Ulrich and Brockbank provide practical tools and worksheets for leveraging this knowledge to create HR practices, build organizational capabilities, design HR strategy, and marshal resources that create value for customers, investors, executives, and employees. Written by the field's premier trailblazers, this book charts the path HR professionals must take to help lead their organizations into the future. Ulrich is a professor at the University of Michigan School of Business and the author of 12 books and more than 100 articles on the subject of human resources. Brockbank is a clinical professor of business at the University of Michigan School of Business, the author of award-winning papers on HR strategy, and an adviser to top global organizations.
Symbolic landscapes: Exploring what markings, murals and memorials reflect about interculturism on Belfast’s Ormeau Road

This article explores what the symbolic landscapes in an area of Belfast reflect about the development of interculturism in the post-conflict city. It builds on previous research, focusing on the particular characteristics of South Belfast’s Ormeau Road, containing communities defined as ‘Protestant/Unionist/Loyalist’, ‘Catholic/Nationalist/Republican’ and ‘Mixed’. Secondary statistical data, montages of visual images, photo-elicitation and interview data are integrated to present an in-depth perspective on the current development of pluralism and interculturism in this one part of Northern Ireland. While the findings support the orthodox narrative about oppositional and contested identity in Northern Ireland, it is also concluded that many other meanings are silenced, hiding levels of unaddressed complexity.
PROMISE: POLICY - SENSITIVE RAIL PASSENGER FORECASTING FOR THE NETHERLANDS RAILWAYS

Hague Consulting Group is currently developing a comprehensive modelling system to forecast rail passenger behaviour at a national level for the Netherlands Railways (NS). This new model will incorporate detailed train schedules, local public transport, quality aspects of travel choice behaviour and detailed representation of person types. These elements will allow the system to focus on rail policy and market analysis. The "core" of the system consists of a main mode choice model and train access and egress mode choice models. Trip generation, distribution and time-of-day choice models will also be included. Within the main mode choice model is a detailed "train choice" model which predicts the choice of train route and train type over a series of train alternatives for a given time period. This model can subsequently be expanded to incorporate a number of train quality aspects such as comfort and overcrowding, based on the results of stated preference (SP) surveys. The model is designed for in-house use by the NS, interacting with existing NS software. A Windows interface will allow NS users to specify policy scenarios, apply the model system and present results. For the covering abstract, see IRRD 889965.
Current knowledge, challenges and innovations in developmental pharmacology: A combined conect4children Expert Group and European Society for Developmental, Perinatal and Paediatric Pharmacology White Paper

Developmental pharmacology describes the impact of maturation on drug disposition (pharmacokinetics, PK) and drug effects (pharmacodynamics, PD) throughout the paediatric age range. This paper, written by a multidisciplinary group of experts, summarizes current knowledge, and provides suggestions to pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies and academicians on how to incorporate the latest knowledge regarding developmental pharmacology and innovative techniques into neonatal and paediatric drug development.
DOES AN EXTRA MASS IMPROVE THE ARM SWING SPEED

This study investigated the effect of adding extra mass on individual segments during the performance of an arm swing task in the horizontal plane. The amount of extra mass was 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100% of the mass of the segment on which the extra mass was placed (upper arm or forearm). The variables studied were arm swing speed (hand speed), positive muscle impulse, and system moment of inertia (MOI). The purpose was to see if adding extra mass sped up or slowed down the arm swing and why. Twenty subjects were instructed to produce their maximum hand swing speed over the target point during the horizontal non-dominant arm swing. It was found that the forearm extra mass elicited a significant decrease in the arm swing speed, while the upper arm added mass did not cause decreases in arm speed. Rather, moderate amounts of extra mass at the upper arm (25 and 50% extra mass) induced slight, although not significant, increases in arm swing speed (0.66% and 1.41% increase, respectively). These increases in speed were accompanied by small increases in both the positive muscle impulse and the system MOI with the upper arm extra mass. Significant increases in the system MOI accounted for the significant swing speed drop caused by the forearm extra mass. It was concluded that extra mass is not always detrimental to the arm swing speed. Extra mass added close to the axis of rotation either makes no difference or may actually help swing speed.
Estimating pedestrian fatal crash risk

Pedestrians are highly vulnerable in traffic with the young, aged and alcohol-affected being at even greater risk. Vehicle speeds are the primary determinant of pedestrian crash risk and, more importantly, injury severity in the event of a crash. The main purpose of the research was to build on current research evidence concerning the risk of death to a pedestrian, as a function of impact speed, in order to develop a reliable method for estimating the relative risk of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian, as a function of alternative travel speed choices. These estimates apply to a pedestrian in the path of two vehicles travelling at different initial speeds and, within meaningful limits, enable pair-wise comparison of risk for selected initial travel speeds. The model outputs offer objective new information on pedestrian fatal crash risk, based on the laws of kinematics and the biomechanical limits of humans exposed to kinetic energy. By allowing differences in travel speed choices to be translated to changes in pedestrian fatal crash risk, key groups, such as drivers and riders, pedestrians, stakeholders, policy makers, and traffic and road engineers, can be provided with scientifically-derived information on the role of speed. Proposed future developments of the model are also discussed. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E215375.
Writers on Leadership

The theory and practice of leadership is one of business' most exhaustively examined and written about subjects. Given the range and breadth of material on the subject, John van Maurik's book will come as a welcome introduction for both business people and students. In this clear and concise overview, van Maurik examines the main stages of development in leadership this century and analyses the contribution made by the key writers, academics and practitioners. This book will provide an invaluable compendium for all those who wish to study leadership, and those who wish to put the theory into practice.
arXiv

The innovative preprint repository, arXiv, was created in the early 1990s to improve access to scientific research. arXiv contains millions of Open Access articles in physics, mathematics, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance, statistics, electrical engineering and systems science, and economics. All articles are available for free download on the open web. Often research findings are available on arXiv before they are published in a peer-reviewed journal. arXiv relies on a collaborative support business model where institutions that most heavily utilize arXiv contribute financially. Support also comes from Cornell University and the Simons Foundation.
PULLOUT LOAD CAPACITY OF A CIRCULAR EARTH ANCHOR BURIED IN SAND

THE RESULTS OF PULLOUT LOAD CAPACITY TESTS PERFORMED ON NUMEROUS SMALL-SCALE MODEL EARTH ANCHORS ARE PRESENTED. THE TECHNIQUES OF DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS ARE USED TO DEVELOP EMPIRICAL RELATIONSHIPS AMONG ANCHOR SIZE, DEPTH OF ANCHOR EMBEDMENT, AND PULLOUT CAPACITY FOR SINGLE ANCHORS OF CIRCULAR CROSS-SECTION BURIED IN A DENSE UNIFORM SAND. A DISTINCTION IS MADE BETWEEN SHALLOW AND DEEP ANCHORS. THE RANGE OF THE RATIO OF DEPTH OF EMBEDMENT TO ANCHOR DIAMETER STUDIED CORRESPONDS TO THE GENERAL RANGE FOUND IN FIELD APPLICATIONS OF EARTH ANCHORS THAT ARE USED TO PROVIDE TIE- BACK RESISTANCE FOR RETAINING STRUCTURES AND UPLIFT RESISTANCE FOR TRANSMISSION TOWERS, UTILITY POLES, MOORINGS, ETC. THE RESULTS OF TWO FULL-SCALE FIELD TESTS OF WEBB-LIPOW TYPE ANCHORS ARE ALSO REPORTED. /AUTHOR/
Anaerobic biotechnology and odor/corrosion control for municipalities and industries

Global perspectives on methane and hydrogen sulfide -- Municipal sludge digestion -- Microbial proximity and propionate implications -- Biogas utilization -- H2S odor generation problems and prevention -- Concrete corrosion problems and prevention -- Odor and corrosion prevention by superoxygenation -- The industrial process -- Perspectives on biological treatment -- Principles of anaerobic treatment -- Operational considerations -- Treatability protocol -- Biomass immobilization -- Reactor configuration comparisons -- Bicarbonate alkalinity -- Trace metals -- Toxicity response -- Sulfide production -- Refractory organics,
Living Without the Screen: Causes and Consequences of Life without Television

Table of Contents Chapter Page Acknowledgements Preface Part I: Introduction and Overview Chapter 1 Living Without Television Chapter 2 Sample and Method Chapter 3 How Nonviewers Gave Up Television Chapter 4 Attitudes Toward Living Without Television Chapter 5 What is Television? Part II: Television as Content Chapter 6 Keeping Out Televised Sex and Violence Chapter 7 Minimizing Consumerism Chapter 8 Politics and Civic Engagement Part III: Television as Medium Chapter 9 Autonomous Children Chapter 10 Time Use Chapter 11 Encouraging Creativity Chapter 12 Engaging in Real Life Part IV: Television as Industry Chapter 13 Choosing to Be Different Chapter 14 Battling the Industry Chapter 15 Conclusion
Examination of Socio-Economic and Socio-Cultural Factors Influencing Aspiration Levels of Youth with respect to their Education Levels: an Experimental Examination

With changing socio-economic backdrops, increasing opportunities for education, exposures of media and technology, the youth irrespective of socio-cultural differences are having more aspirations. For the youth of developing countries, the government, non-govt. and international non-govt. organizations are working to improve their overall status by implementing several programs and schemes. Exclusively raising the status of tribal youth living in remote rural areas in Odisha, India, many special programs is there to assist them. The study explores into tribal youth’s aspiration aiming to assess whether their aspirations bear a resemblance to that of the non-tribal youth studying in colleges. This study mainly focuses on youth between the age group of seventeen to twenty-three years on what they aspire to achieve i.e. to become and have in their personal lives. The data was collected randomly from twelve colleges (6 colleges each in urban and remote rural areas) and descriptive statistics was used for analysis. The results show that youth’s aspirations are similar in kind but only differ in degrees. The youth are found not so inclined to politics, entrepreneurship and business but they aspire to have a job especially govt. employment. Moreover, their socio-economic family backdrops and educational level don’t bear many relationships in influencing their aspirations. The study implications are discussed in the context of policy and programs for youth development in India.