Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Zur Reform der deutschen Arbeitslosenversicherung: Probleme und Lösungsansätze in der deutschen Literatur

Ausgangspunkt der Analyse ist der Anstieg der Arbeitslosigkeit in Deutschland seit den siebziger Jahren. Es wird untersucht, ob die Arbeitslosenversicherung dazu beigetragen hat, die Arbeitslosigkeit zu senken. Die deskriptive Analyse und auch die vorliegenden empirischen Untersuchungen zur Wirkungsweise der deutschen Arbeitslosenversicherung deuten darauf hin, das dies nicht der Fall war. Die Diskussion zur Reform der Arbeitslosenversicherung seit den achtziger Jahren spiegelt das bestehende Unbehagen mit dem System der Arbeitslosenversicherung wider. Die Reformvorschlage sind durchweg wenig radikal; die oft angedeuteten versicherungstheoretischen Bedenken gegen einen tiefgreifenden Systemwechsel erweisen sich als diskussionswurdig. The analysis is about the compulsory German unemployment insurance system (GUIS). It is known that GUIS has done nothing to prevent the continuous rise of the rate of unemployment since the 1970s. The empirical literature about GUIS indicates that the few endeavours to increase incentives to work have been intramarginal. Concomitant to the failing GUIS a body of literature on reforming the system of unemployment insurance has arisen, most of it aiming at marginal reforms only. It turns out that theoretical problems of insurability are considered to be the main obstacles of a sweeping change.
Macro-anatomic, cross-sectional anatomic, and computerized tomographic examination of anal region in dogs

Aim: The aim of the study is to examine the anatomical structures of anal region in dogs via different anatomical examination methods and to present an approach to the region in terms of three perspec - tives. Our study is important for presenting new approaches for the clinical cases such as perineal hernia, anal sac inflammation and fis - tulae, rectal prolapse etc.
Stirling engine design manual

This manual is intended to serve both as an introduction to Stirling engine analysis methods and as a key to the open literature on Stirling engines. Over 800 references are listed and these are cross referenced by date of publication, author and subject. Engine analysis is treated starting from elementary principles and working through cycles analysis. Analysis methodologies are classified as first, second or third order depending upon degree of complexity and probable application; first order for preliminary engine studies, second order for performance prediction and engine optimization, and third order for detailed hardware evaluation and engine research. A few comparisons between theory and experiment are made. A second order design procedure is documented step by step with calculation sheets and a worked out example to follow. Current high power engines are briefly described and a directory of companies and individuals who are active in Stirling engine development is included. Much remains to be done. Some of the more complicated and potentially very useful design procedures are now only referred to. Future support will enable a more thorough job of comparing all available design procedures against experimental data which should soon be available.
Applying Electromagnetic Field Theory to Study the Synergistic Relationships Between Technology Standardization and Technology Development

Science and technology are the primary drivers of the nations’ economies. Advanced technologies play an irreplaceable role in modern societies, industrial enterprises and public services. Advanced science and technologies make it possible to integrate number of simple systems into a large-scale complex system, where the behaviours of system components must be highly coordinated and collaborated to achieve optimized system performance of integrated systems. The perquisites of system coordination and collaboration are interoperability and standardization of system components. To meet these requirements, it is of great significance to clarify the interaction mechanism between technology standardization and technology development. In this paper, the characteristics of technology standardization and technology development at different stages are analysed; the synergistic relations between these two factors are elaborated with the consideration of external driving forces. Moreover, the electromagnetic field theory is applied to analogize the interactions and develop a new model for the representation of the dynamic mechanisms of technology standardization and technology development. The reasonableness of the analog of the interactions by the electromagnetic field has been illustrated through theoretical analysis and case studies. Finally, the directions of the study on technology standardization and technology development are discussed. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
One Up On Wall Street: How to Use What You Already Know to Make Money in the Market

Peter Lynch's acclaimed "New York Times" bestseller, with more than one million copies sold, is now a handy, useful Running Press Miniature Edition(TM)! Readers will learn what stocks to avoid, how to decipher Wall Street jargon, how to design a perfect portfolio, and countless other ways to succeed in business and finance. Packed with insightfrul excerpts from essays in the original "One Up on Wall Street," as well as original photographs, this little book is full of big insights from big business.
Impact of foliar nutrient sprays, crop and spatial manipulation on seed yield of Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees

An attempt was made to study the effect of pinching, plant densities and foliar nutrient sprays on seed yield and quality parameters in China aster cv. Powder puff. The experiment comprised of two levels of pinching (P0 = No pinching, P1 = Pinching), three planting densities (D1 = 30 plants m-2, D2 = 36 plants m-2 and D3 = 42 plants m-2) and three levels of commercial nutrient sprays (S1= 3 sprays, S2= 4 sprays and S3 = 5 sprays), constituting a total of 18 treatment combinations replicated thrice in randomized complete block design (RCBD). Pinching at visible bud stage, significantly increased 1000 seed weight (2.18 g) and seed yield (490.85 kg/ha), Increasing the planting density resulted in increased seed yield (485.55 kg/ha) and 1000 seed weight (2.05 g). On the other hand, 4 and 5 nutrient sprays significantly improved seed yield (463.12 kg/ha-) and 1000 seed weight (1.95 g). The results from the study suggest that increased branching with apical bud removal, wider planting space and 4 to 5 foliar applications of multi-nutrient sprays, significantly improves seed yield and quality attributes of transplanted China aster. While suggesting the best combination of pinching, spacing and nutrient sprays, the economics of flower production was duly considered.
Predictors of metabolic syndrome among people living with HIV in the Gedeo-Zone, Southern-Ethiopia: an unmatched case-control study

BackgroundMetabolic syndrome (MS) among people living with HIV (PLHIVs) is a global public health issue. However, there is no primary data about predictors of MS in the SSA and Ethiopia. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine predictors of MS, among PLHIVs in the Gedeo-Zone,Southern-Ethiopia.MethodsUnmatched case-control study approach, among PLHIVs who served at randomly chosen two hospitals and health centers in the zone, in between (December 29th-2017 and January 22nd-2019) was done. WHO-steps tools were used to gather the data, finally handled with (Epidata-V-3.1 and SPSS-V-22) software’s. Lastly, using a multivariable conditional-LR-model, 4-models with AOR (95%CI) were computed to arrived at the final model, and then variables accepted as significant at (p-value < 0.05)level. ResultOverall, 633 PLHIVs (139 cases and 494 controls) were included in the analysis. The leading factors associated with MS were Age(>/=45years-old)(AOR=4.0,95%CI: 1.4-11.9), completed secondary school education (AOR=0.1,95% CI:0.01-0.5), un-employed(a home-maker AOR=0.1,95%CI:0.03-0.7 vs able to work AOR=0.1,95%CI:0.06-0.5)),Antiretroviral-therapy-exposed(AOR=0.1,95%CI:1.0-8.5),WHO-stage(>/=III)(AOR=4.4,95% CI:1.4-13.4), total physically activity (AOR=0.1,95% CI:0.04- 0.35), history of blood sugar measured (AOR=10.7,95%CI:3.3-34.6), elevated waist-circumference(AOR=6.9,95%CI:2.5-18.7),raised body mass index(AOR=5.4 95% CI: 1.6,18.4),fasting-glucose(AOR=29.3,95%CI:10.0-85.4),raisedtriglyceride(AOR=4.8,95%CI:2.0-11.3), and low high density lipoprotein(AOR=12.3 95% CI: 5.2,29.3). ConclusionThe finding implicated, the significance of planning intervention actions that targets the above factors in to account.
Expertise and technology: cognition & human-computer cooperation

Contents: E. Hollnagel, P.C. Cacciabue, J-M. Hoc, Work With Technology: Some Fundamental Issues. Part I:Cognition and Work With Technology. J-M. Hoc, R. Amalberti, N. Boreham, Human Operator Expertise in Diagnosis, Decision-Making, and Time Management. J. Kjaer-Hansen, Unitary Theories of Cognitive Architectures. P.C. Cacciabue, E. Hollnagel, Simulation of Cognition: Applications. D.D. Woods, E. Roth, Symbolic AI Computer Simulations as Tools for Investigating the Dynamics of Joint Cognitive Systems. Part II:Development of Competence and Expertise. N. Boreham, Error Analysis and Expert-Novice Differences in Medical Diagnosis. R. Samurcay, Conceptual Models for Training. J. Rogalski, From Real Situations to Training Situations: Conservation of Functionalities. L. Norros, An Orientation-Based Approach to Expertise. Part III:Cooperation Between Humans and Computers. H. Benchekroun, B. Pavard, P. Salembier, Design of Cooperative Systems in Complex Dynamic Environments. N.P. Moray, D. Hiskes, J. Lee, B.M. Muir, Trust and Human Intervention in Automated Systems. A. Rizzo, D. Ferrante, S. Bagnara, Handling Human Error. P. Millot, R. Mandiau, Man-Machine Cooperative Organizations: Formal and Pragmatic Implementation Methods. E. Hollnagel, The Art of Efficient Man-Machine Interaction: Improving the Coupling Between Man and Machine. G. Boy, "Human-Like" System Certification and Evaluation. M. Lind, M.N. Larsen, Planning Support and the Intentionality of Dynamic Environments. E. Hollnagel, J-M. Hoc, P.C. Cacciabue, Expertise and Technology: "I Have a Feeling We Are Not in Kansas Anymore. "
Overflow characteristics of cylindrical weirs

The most common types of weirs are the broad-crested weir, the sharp-crested weir, the circular-crested weir and nowadays the ogee crest weir. Advantages of the cylindrical weir shape include the stable overflow pattern, the ease to pass floating debris, the simplicity of design compared to ogee crest design and the associated lower costs. Related applications include roller gates and inflated rubber dams. In this report, the authors describe new experiments of circular weir overflows, with eight cylinder sizes, for several weir heights and for five types of inflow conditions : partially-developed inflow, fully-developed inflow, upstream ramp, upstream undular hydraulic jump and upstream (breaking) hydraulic jump. Within the range of the experiments, the cylinder size, the weir height D/R and the presence of an upstream ramp had no effect on the discharge coefficient, flow depth at crest and energy dissipation. But the inflow conditions had substantial effects on the discharge characteristics and flow properties at the crest.
Minimum wages for domestic workers : a comprehensive analysis

This article investigates the impact of a minimum wage for domestic workers on employment levels. A comparative analysis of two surveys undertaken in a Bloemfontein suburb challenges the Minister's statement that the newly announced minimum wages for domestic workers in South Africa are "not only affordable but very realistic". The analysis indicates that the demand for domestic workers is decreasing and that minimum wages could aggravate the situation. The wages of domestic workers vary not only between areas, but also within areas. Therefore, if job losses occur, rural and full-time domestic workers will be most affected. COSATU's proposal that minimum wages should be set not according to geographical differentials, but according to work performed, seems meritorious. Minimum lone vir huiswerkers : 'n omvattende analise Hierdie artikel ondersoek die impak van minimum lone op die indiensnamevlakke van huiswerkers. 'n Vergelykende analise van twee opnames in 'n Bloemfonteinse woonbuurt plaas die Minister se standpunt dat die nuut-aangekondigde minimum lone vir huiswerkers in Suid-Afrika "nie alleen bekostigbaar nie, maar ook baie realisties is", onder die vergrootglas. Die analise wys dat die vraag na huiswerkers daal en dat minimum lone die situasie kan vererger. Lone van huiswerkers verskil nie net van gebied tot gebied nie, maar ook binne gebiede. Indien werksverliese derhalwe voorkom, sal dit nie slegs huishulpe in landelike gebiede wees wat die meeste geraak gaan word nie, maar ook huishulpe wat voltyds in diens geneem is. Dit blyk dat COSATU se voorstel dat minimum lone nie op grond van gebied nie, maar op grond van die omvang van huiswerkers se take vasgestel moet word, meriete het.
Global Warming Potentials Due to Railway Tunnel Construction and Maintenance

Global warming is a critical issue nowadays. Although the railway system is considered as green transportation, it cannot be denied that railway tunnels have a significant environmental impact during construction and maintenance. At the same time, asset management of a project becomes more popular in project analysis. Therefore, this study aims to analyse life-cycle cost (LCC) and life-cycle assessment (LCA) for the Xikema No. 1 high-speed railway tunnel in China to consider the environmental impact of rail tunnel construction. The initial capital costs of tunnel and rail construction, operation, and maintenance costs have been separately considered in terms of the life-cycle cost analysis and net present value (NPV) with various discount rates. The LCA analysis has presented the CO2 emissions and energy consumption over the construction and operation processes into consideration. The CO2 emissions and energy consumption caused by material production, maintenance, and material transportation have been accounted for. The results show that the materials used during the construction process contribute to about 97.1% of CO2 emissions of the life-cycle while CO2 emissions caused by the operation and maintenance process are relatively small compared with the construction process. Moreover, the maintenance process consumes over 55% of the life-cycle energy. The energy consumption of the tunnel construction process is approximately 44.3%. At the same time, the construction contributes to the main proportion of LCC due to relatively low cost in the operation and maintenance stages.
Human-guided management of collaborating unmanned vehicles in degraded communication environments

Abstract : Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs) currently fulfill important roles in modern military operations. Present commitments to research and development e orts for future UASs indicate that their ubiquity and the scope of their applications will only continue to increase. For sophisticated UASs characterized by coordination of multiple vehicles, it is a formidable challenge to maintain an understanding of the complexities arising from the interaction of human supervisory control, automated planning, and network communication. This research investigates the robustness of UAS performance under degraded communication conditions through simulation with a particular futuristic UAS, the On-board Planning System for UxVs in Support of Expeditionary Reconnaissance and Surveillance (OPS-USERS) system. The availability of reliable communications is vital to the success of current UASs. This dependence is not likely to be diminished in future systems where increased inter-vehicle collaboration may actually increase reliance on communications. Characterizing the e effects of communications availability on the performance of a simulated UAS provides crucial insight into the response of UASs to communication failure modes which may be encountered in real-world implementations. Additionally, defining a minimum tolerable level of communication availability which will allow a UAS to operate with acceptable performance represents the groundwork for designing engineering specifications for communications systems as well as for defining conditions under which such a system could be expected to operate effectively. Experiments are designed and executed to investigate the impact of degraded communication conditions on the performance of UASs by sampling the performance of a simulated UAS under a variety of degraded communication conditions.
Scalable Quickest Line Outage Detection and Localization Via Graph Spectral Analysis

This paper proposes a scalable framework for the real-time detection and localization of power line outages in transmission networks. While localizing outages is pivotal for ensuring grid reliability, forming such decisions faces an inherent combinatorial complexity that grows with the grid size and becomes prohibitive even for moderate grid sizes. Hence, designing outage detection and localization algorithms that are amenable to real-time implementation critically hinges on circumventing the computational complexity. This paper proposes a graph-guided quickest change detection (GG-QCD) approach that leverages the grid topology and performs quickest change detection in the spectral domain of the graph underlying grid's topology. The GG-QCD algorithm's key features are that (i) it uses a one-dimensional metric that tests the data's conformity to the grid topology, and (ii) it decouples the detection and localization processes to avoid testing all the lines at all times. Specifically, a lack of such conformity of the data to the system model will be alarming the potential existence of an outage. Once an outage is deemed to exist, an active graph clustering approach will be used to localize the line in outage. The clustering approach will also be relying on the same one-dimensional conformity metric. Overall, this approach will be performing only one test over time when the system is outage-free. Once an outage is detected, it will require $\mathcal {O}(\log (L))$ additional tests to identify the line in outage. This paper presents the theory for GG-QCD and algorithms for outage detection and localization. To evaluate these algorithms’ efficiency and complexity, they are examined in the standard IEEE 30- and 118-bus systems.
Sexual dimorphism of invasive knifefish (Chitala ornata) in Laguna de bay, Philippines

Chitala ornata (J.E. Gray) (Osteoglossiformes: Notopteridae) has since established abundant and nuisance populations in Laguna de Bay. A fundamental prerequisite for the development of management strategies for invasive species like C. ornata is a full understanding of its life history characteristics including sexual dimorphism. In the present study, we examined the sexual dimorphism of C. ornata. Sexes of C. ornata can be distinguished through the examination of its genital papilla wherein females show distinct morphological adaptions for effective oviposition on a spawning substrate. Comparison of means and multivariate analysis of several morphometric characters showed that sexual size dimorphism in C. ornata is female-biased which is mainly attributed to the disparity of resource expenditure between sexes for reproduction and size-dependent advantages of females in the production of more progenies with better chances of survival.
Empirical Analysis of The Impact of Information Technology On Forensic Accounting Practice In Cross River State- Nigeria.

The increasing rate of computer based financial crime has created a huge demand for the skills and services provided by forensic Accountants in the country. Forensic Accountants are specialized individuals who use information technology to gather and analyze evidence pertaining to the case they investigate. The main objective of this study was to investigate empirically, the impact of emerging information technology on forensic accounting activities in Cross River State. A survey, using self-administered interview was conducted to achieve this objective. Forty (40) interviews were conducted with various accounting professionals who are directly or indirectly linked to the business of investigative accounting. Data collected were analyzed using ANOVA statistic. The results of the study revealed that accounting professionals need to enhance their knowledge and skills of computerized accounting systems for the purpose of planning, directing, supervising and reviewing the work performed. Therefore, accounting professionals should better understand and evaluate their computerized accounting systems to enable them carry out more effectively, the business of investigative accounting now and in the future.
Quality of inhaled air in displacement ventilation systems assisted by personalized ventilation

The air quality in spaces conditioned by displacement ventilation (DV) aided with personalized ventilation (PV) is assessed on the basis of the average CO2 concentration levels. The interaction between the displacement ventilation flow, upward flow of the rising occupant plume, exhalation flow, and personalized airflow is modeled in order to predict the CO2 transport inside the space and the inhalation zone of occupants to monitor the air quality. The contribution of PV in lowering the CO2 concentration of the inhaled air is evaluated by computing the personal exposure effectiveness in terms of the CO2 concentrations in PV air and inhaled air with and without PV. The developed model was validated by comparing model results of CO2 concentrations with results obtained from 3D simulations using commercial software and with published experimental data for different PV distances from the occupant, flow rates, and temperatures of PV jets. For DV supply temperature of 18°C (64.4°F) and PV air supply temperature range of 18°C to 22°C (64.4°F to 71.6°F), it was found that PV at flows ranging from 4 L/s to 10 L/s (8.48 cfm to 21.19 cfm) could improve the inhaled air quality up to 20% in the breathing zone.