Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Road User Behavior and Safety During New York City’s Summer Streets Program

Automated computer vision video analysis techniques were used to analyze video data during the operation of New York City’s Summer Streets Program at a major signalized intersection. The main objectives of this study were to diagnose pedestrian and cyclist safety issues during the shared space operation and to demonstrate the feasibility of the automatic extraction of road user data (e.g., pedestrian, runner, rollerblader, or cyclist) required for microscopic behavior analysis. Road users’ speeds and pedestrian gait parameters (step frequency and step length) were automatically extracted and analyzed. Results show that pedestrian walking speed was highest during the Summer Streets operation (1.49 ± 0.54 m/s) because pedestrians had more street space to use and slowest during normal operations (1.30 ± 0.22 m/s). Bike speeds were low during the Summer Streets event (3.62 ± 0.97 m/s), likely because of interaction with pedestrians, but these speeds increased during normal traffic operations. Pedestrians and cyclists moving in groups tended to be slower and confirmed results found in previous studies. The safety analysis was conducted with traffic conflict techniques. It was observed that the lowest rate of conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists and between cyclists was found to be during Summer Streets operations. In addition, an analysis of spatial violations showed that some road users were not observing traffic rules in the transition period after Summer Streets ceased to operate.
Arguments as Drivers of Issue Polarisation in Debates Among Artificial Agents

Canargumentsand theirproperties influence thedevelopmentof issuepolarisation indebatesamong artificial agents? This paper presents an agent-based model of debates with logical constraints based on the theory of dialectical structures. Simulations on thismodel reveal that the exchange of arguments can drive polarisation evenwithout social influence, and that the usage of di erent argumentation strategies can influence the obtained levels of polarisation.
P2_3 Like Looking for an Assassin in a Haystack

The “Leap of Faith” is an extraordinary and repeatable stunt, whereby people jump from buildings into haystacks, performed by characters in the popular computer game series Assassin’s Creed. By considering the elastic deformation of wheat straw it was found that if a person were to attempt this they would experience deceleration nearly 8000 times that of gravity, resulting in certain death. Introduction In the computer game series Assassin’s Creed characters routinely find themselves leaping from atop high buildings, in various settings from the Middle Eastern Middle Ages to renaissance Rome, only to land safely and comfortably in bales of hay [1]. As the action is infinitely repeatable and the bales do not change shape through the game, a simplified analysis was undertaken, considering the one dimensional elastic compression of wheat straw and the deceleration experienced by a person having completed a typical leap. Theory The vertical velocity, v, of an object accelerated, from rest, by gravity, g, over a height, h, is given by the equation [2],
Dynamic and steady state performance comparison of line-start permanent magnet synchronous motors with interior and surface rotor magnets

A comprehensive comparison of the dynamic and steady state performance characteristics of permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) with interior and surface rotor magnets for line-start operation is presented. The dynamic model equations of the PMSM, with damper windings, are utilized for dynamic studies. Two typical loading scenarios are examined: step and ramp loading. The interior permanent magnet synchronous motor (IPMSM) showed superior asynchronous performance under no load, attaining faster synchronism compared to the surface permanent magnet synchronous motor (SPMSM). With step load of 10 Nm at 2 s the combined effect of the excitation and the reluctance torque forced the IPMSM to pull into synchronism faster than the SPMSM which lacks saliency. The ability of the motors to withstand gradual load increase, in the synchronous mode, was examined using ramp loading starting from zero at 2 s. SPMSM lost synchronism at 12 s under 11 Nm load while the IPMSM sustained synchronism until 41 seconds under 40 Nm load. This clearly suggests that the IPMSM has superior load-withstand capability. The superiority is further buttressed with the steady state torque analysis where airgap torque in IPMSM is enhanced by the reluctance torque within 90E to 180E torque angle.
Clinical features and outcomes of duodenal‐type follicular lymphoma: A single‐center retrospective study

Duodenal‐type follicular lymphoma (FL) is a rare and newly recognized disease. Few data are available on the outcomes and treatment strategies for patients with duodenal‐type FL. We aimed to investigate the clinical features and outcomes of duodenal‐type FL. We defined duodenal‐type FL as involvement of the duodenum, without nodal or extranodal lesions other than intestinal lesions, pathologically diagnosed as FL. We reviewed 26 patients with duodenal‐type FL between January 2011 and December 2020 at Kobe City Hospital Organization, Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital. In particular, patients were selected for the watch and wait (WW) strategy and followed up with regular esophagogastroduodenoscopy about once a year at our institution. The patient characteristics were as follows: median age 63.5 years (range: 42–78), sex (male, 15; female, 11), stage (I, 26), and grade (I, 26). Regarding treatment strategies, 23 patients were selected for the WW strategy, and three patients received initial rituximab therapy. The median follow‐up period was 65.5 months (range: 0.2–109). Five‐year progression‐free survival and 5‐year overall survival rates were 86.3% and 100%, respectively. Among the 23 patients selected for the WW strategy, six had spontaneous complete regression, and 14 had stable disease, and three had progressive disease, including one with histologic transformation. The WW strategy for patients with duodenal‐type FL could be an appropriate and safe treatment option. However, in several cases, disease progression was documented, and regular follow‐up is important.
An Early Intervention Technique for At-Risk Prediction of Higher Education Students in Cloud-based Virtual Learning Environment using Classification Algorithms during COVID-19

Higher Education is considered vital for societal development. It leads to many benefits including a prosperous career and financial security. Virtual learning through cloud platforms has become fashionable as it is expediency and flexible to students. New student learning models and prediction outcomes can be developed by using these platforms. The appliance of machine learning techniques in identifying students at-risk is a challenging and concerning factor in virtual learning environment. When there are few students, it is easy for identification, but it is impractical on larger number of students. This study included 530 higher education students from various regions in India and the outcomes generated from online survey data were analyzed. The main objective of this research is to predict early identification of students at-risk in cloud virtual learning environment by analyzing their demographic characteristics, previous academic achievement, learning behavior, device type, mode of access, connectivity, self-efficacy, cloud platform usage, readiness and effectiveness in participating online sessions using four machine learning algorithms namely K Nearest Neighbor (KNN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA) and Random Forest (RF). Predictive system helps to provide solutions to low performance students. It has been implemented on real data of students from higher education who perform various courses in virtual learning environment. Deep analysis is performed to estimate the at-risk students. The experimental results exhibited that random forest achieved higher accuracy of 88.61% compared to other algorithms © 2022, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications. All Rights Reserved.
Effects of Long-Term Regular Continuous and Intermittent Walking on Oxidative Stress, Metabolic Profile, Heart Rate Variability, and Blood Pressure in Older Adults with Hypertension

It is documented that regular exercise is beneficial for improving the antioxidant system, metabolic system, cardiac autonomic function, and blood pressure in those with hypertension. In this regard, low-intensity exercise is recommended for older adults, particularly those with chronic diseases. This study aimed to compare the effects of long-term regular continuous walking with intermittent walking on oxidative stress, metabolic profile, heart rate variability, and blood pressure in older adults with hypertension. Forty-three participants with hypertension aged 60–80 years were randomly divided into the continuous or intermittent walking (CON or INT) groups. Participants in the CON group walked for 30 min, 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Participants in the INT group split 30 min walking into 3 identical sessions punctuated by a 1 min rest after each session, 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Antioxidant and oxidative stress markers, metabolic markers, heart rate variability, and blood pressure were evaluated before and after the exercise program. Glutathione (GSH), GSH to GSH disulfide (GSSG) ratio, and total GSH increased significantly, and GSSG and malondialdehyde decreased significantly in both groups (p < 0.05) without significant differences between groups. Triglycerides, ratio of total cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and atherosclerogenic index were significantly lower in the CON group than those in the INT group (p < 0.05). The standard deviation of the NN intervals and root mean square of the successive differences were significantly higher, and low-frequency power was significantly lower in the INT group than that in the CON group (p < 0.05). No significant changes in blood pressure were noted in both groups, and nor were there any significant differences between groups. Long-term regular continuous and intermittent walking may comparably increase antioxidants, reduce oxidative stress, and be beneficial for improving important blood pressure-related outcomes, including metabolic profile or cardiac autonomic function in older adults with hypertension.
Notes and Glosses in Literary Translation

Notes and Glosses are two different terms referring to one type of translation procedure namely Notes, Addition, Glosses. Addition is excluded in the title as it is not discussed in this research. This translation procedure is one of the translation procedures whose function is to provide additional information mostly when translating very specific terms like technical terms and cultural words. This research uses three Indonesian novels translated into English as the data source. It is therefore it involves literary translation. The background of this research is that each novel has its own preference dealing with the form of additional information. Using descriptive-qualitative research method with Translation Studies for analyzing the data, this research is aimed at identifying the kind of Notes and Addition involved and revealing the topic of information added both in the source language text and in the target language texts. The results show that the use of Notes either at the bottom of page as footnotes or at the end of book as end-notes and the use of glossary as Glosses at the end of book do not always depend on the additional information given by the authors of the source language texts, the translators may increase the occurrence of the notes in the target text, therefore, the topics of additional information are more various in the target language texts.
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Clinical Significance of a Dyadic, Web-Based, Psychosocial and Physical Activity Self-Management Program (TEMPO) Tailored to the Needs of Men with Prostate Cancer and Their Caregivers: A Multi-Center Randomized Pilot Trial

Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among men. Family caregivers (often female spouses) play a key role in ensuring patients’ needs are met, frequently assuming their role with no formal training, which can contribute to a high burden. The purpose of this study was to pilot TEMPO—the first dyadic, Tailored, wEb-based, psychosocial and physical activity self-Management PrOgram for men with prostate cancer and their caregivers. Methods: 49 men with prostate cancer and their caregivers were randomized to TEMPO or usual care. Baseline and follow-up questionnaires were completed to assess feasibility, acceptability, and clinical significance. A priori benchmarks for these outcomes were set. Thirteen exit interviews were conducted to further explore acceptability. Results: Feasibility benchmarks were met with the exception for recruitment with on average 6.1 dyads recruited/month (benchmark: 8 dyads/month). Benchmarks of acceptability focused on attrition (<25%) and system usability, which were met. Using the strict criteria for adherence of 100% of the module viewed and participants spending at least 15 min on the module, 45% of participants were adherent. The clinical significance on anxiety and quality of life was supported for caregivers, and mostly supported for the men with prostate cancer. Conclusion: This pilot trial was successful, with minor modifications needed prior to a large trial.
Experimental Investigation of Flapping Wing Performance in Hover

This study addresses quantifying the lifting force on insect-based, flapping wings designed for hover capable MAVs with a 2-wing configuration. An experimental teststand is used to flap wings with 1 and 2 degrees of freedom and measure the loading on the wings. Due to the importance of wing structure for passive deformations, spar configurations with varying stiffness and torsional rigidity are examined. Inertial loads are measured in a vacuum chamber and subtracted from the open air values to obtain the resultant vertical aerodynamic thrust. Power consumption as a function of flap frequency is measured and is examined relative to the power available on MAV designs. Preliminary photography with stroboscopic lighting was used to qualitatively observe the passive pitching of the wing while flapping. The one degree of freedom, non-feathering articulated wings were found to achieve higher maximum thrust values due to their ability to operate at high frequencies near 30 Hz.
Pengaruh Lama Penyimpanan dalam Lemari Es terhadap PH, Daya Ikat Air, dan Susut Masak Karkas Broiler yang Dikemas Plastik Polyethylen

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of the influence of storage time in the refrigerator to pH, water holding capacity and cooking shrinkage broiler carcass that is packaged and how long polyethylene plastic storage broiler carcasses packaged in polyethylene plastic refrigerator that still shows good quality. The research method is experimental. Experimental design used Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four treatments, namely: (P1) = storage for 1 day; (P2) = storage for 2 days; (P3) = storage for 3 days; (P4) = storage for 4 days. Each treatment was repeated 6 times. Observed variables are pH, water holding capacit, and cooking shrinkage Data were analyzed with analysis of variance and when a treatment effect followed by Duncan's Multiple range test. Conclusions from the results obtained by analysis and discussion of that storage time effect on pH, water holding capacity and cooking shrinkage. The longer storage, pH and water holding capacity decreased while cooking shrinkage increased, and broiler carcasses stored in the refrigerator for 4 days the quality is still good.
A computational framework for combustion of powdered solid fuels in a MILD reactor using a novel devolatilisation model

In this paper, a computational framework for modelling the thermochemical conversion of powdered solid fuels in a MILD reactor is presented. Specific fuels of interest are high ash coals and lignocellulosic biomass. The novelty of the current framework lies in recognising that the devolatilisation process of charring fuels like biomass and coal is surface heat transfer limited at heating rates relevant to practical systems. The in-house unified ignition devolatilisation model developed for pelletised biomass in a packed bed configuration is extended to powdered fuels. Comprehensive modelling of a 50 kW solid fuel MILD reactor is accomplished by integrating the particle model with a commercially available CFD code. Unsteady Lagrangian particle tracking in an Eulerian gas phase is used to resolve the temperature profile in the reactor. Heat loss from the reactor walls, an essential parameter for obtaining accurate temperature profiles, is obtained by striking an energy balance over the entire domain using experimental data (from the earlier work of the authors). Results of numerical simulations with two different fuels (powdered coal and groundnut shells) covering a wide range of flow conditions obtained with the framework are presented in the current study. Normalised spatial temperature variation and the O mole fraction profiles with the two fuels indicate that the reactor operates in MILD mode. The temperature profiles predicted with the framework are in satisfactory agreement with the experimental results. The modelling approach successfully predicts the operational regimes of the reactor. A noteworthy feature of the new framework is its applicability in predicting devolatilisation of different fuels without the need for any adjustable constants. This enables the use of this framework as a predictive design tool.
Evaluation of dynamic tensile characteristics of polypropylene with temperature variation

This paper deals with dynamic tensile characteristics for the polypropylene used in an IP (Instrument Panel). The polypropylene is adopted in the dash board of a car, especially PAB (Passenger Air Bag) module. Its dynamic tensile characteristics are important because the PAB module undergoes high speed deformation during the airbag expansion. Since the operating temperature of a car varies from ? 40℃ to 90℃ according to the specification, the dynamic tensile tests are performed at a low temperature (? 30℃), the room temperature (21℃) and a high temperature (85℃). The tensile tests are carried out at strain rates of six intervals ranged from 0.001/sec to 100/sec in order to obtain the strain rate sensitivity. The flow stress decreases at the high temperature while the strain rate sensitivity increases. Tensile tests of polymers are rather tricky since polymer does not elongate uniformly right after the onset of yielding unlike the conventional steel. A new method is suggested to obtain the stress? strain curve accurately. A true stress? strain curve was estimated from modification of the nominal stress? strain curves obtained from the experiment. The modification was carried out with the help of an optimization scheme accompanied with finite element analysis of the tensile test with a special specimen. The optimization method provided excellent true stress? strain curves by enforcing the load response coincident with the experimental result. The material properties obtained from this paper will be useful to simulate the airbag expansion at the normal and harsh operating conditions.
Factors Affecting SMEs' Intention to Adopt a Mobile Travel Application based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT-2)

This study is part of a government research project which aims to synthesise the current evidence on the factors affecting the intention of mobile application adoption called ‘Tripper Notifier Application’ (TNA) for the hospitality and tourism industrial sector in Thailand. The focus is on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which emphasize restaurants, hotels, and attraction sites. The present article examines various factors influencing the intention to use such applications by employing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT-2) as the theoretical underpinning of this research paradigm. Using 84 selected research papers in Scopus published between 2020 and 2022, A thematic analysis incorporating a grounded theory approach to systematically generate themes was conducted, and the findings found three main themes, including business transformation capabilities (BTC), digital transformation capabilities (DTC), and personal innovativeness (PI), as an extension of UTAUT-2 as mediator and moderator variables. To this end, the study fills the research gaps and extends the UTAUT-2 framework by including an initiative of twelve inside attributes-based lines, including performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, price value, habit behavior, behavioral intention, and use behavior, together with three moderators: age, gender, and experience. Finally, the context dimensions of the UTAUT-2 extensions were mapped to highlight all the constructs of the TNA adoption framework for future research directions. The novel contribution of this study is to fill the gap with both theoretical and practical knowledge. On the theoretical level, this study constitutes constructs based on UTAUT-2 theory as a research-based setting to fill a gap in research. On the practical level, it provides insights and information about new capabilities that SME owners, managers, and practitioners should consider in order to differentiate their own capabilities. Doi: 10.28991/esj-2021-SP1-014 Full Text: PDF
The impact of zakat in poverty alleviation and income inequality reduction from the perspective of gender in West Java, Indonesia

Purpose This study aims to analyse the role of zakat in poverty alleviation and income inequality reduction based on the gender of zakat recipients. Design/methodology/approach This study used the Centre of Islamic Economic and Business Studies (CIBEST) model as a poverty measure and the Gini coefficient and Atkinson index as income inequality measures to analyse 1,300 zakat recipients in five different areas of West Java, Indonesia. Findings Based on the CIBEST model, zakat distribution programmes have better salutary effects on male-headed households in terms of material (0.215) and absolute (0.037) poverty indices, whereas female-headed households have better performance on the falah (0.438) and spiritual (0.022) poverty indices, with greater changes in these indices in female-headed households. According to the Gini coefficient and Atkinson index, female-headed households have better income distribution one-year after zakat distribution programmes, whereas the male-headed households have better performance in regards to welfare loss. Research limitations/implications The present study only used the poverty line standard published by the Central Board of Statistics from the Republic of Indonesia to identify respondents who live under the poverty line. Practical implications This paper can serve as a reference for zakat institutions in the implementation of zakat distribution programmes when the gender of zakat recipients is taken into consideration. Originality/value Not many studies have analysed the impact of gender in zakat distribution programmes despite gender being one of the most important determinants of poverty and income inequality. This study attempts to determine the economic impact of zakat from the perspective of gender.