Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Spent fuel test-climax: technical measurements interim report, FY 1980

The Spent Fuel Test--Climax (SFT-C), a test of the retrievable geologic storage of spent fuel assemblies from an operating commercial power reactor, is under way at the Nevada Test Site of the US Department of Energy. Although the main thrust of the project is a demonstration of the feasibility of packaging, handling, storing, and retrieving the highly radioactive fuel assemblies, over 800 data channels have been installed to monitor the response of the rock to the heat and radiation produced by the fuel assemblies and to distinguish in that response the effect due to heat alone. Temperatures in the test array are tracking well with thermal modeling calculations performed before the test was started. The fuel assemblies have been in place since May 1980. The canisters have passed through skin temperature maxima of about 145/sup 0/C and are currently declining in temperature. Evidence is emerging that the thermomechanical response of the rock surrounding the SFT-C is strongly affected by fractures and other discontinuities inthe rock. Most of the effort to date has been in project construction, design, and installation of the instrumentation. Although the data are available in raw form for verification purposes, the data are not as yet inmore » a suitable form for detailed analyses. Work continues on the data management aspects of the project and in continued monitoring of the test. « less
The prediction of permanent deformation in flexible pavements

At the present time (1978) new roads in the United Kingdom are designed empirically. However, over approximately the last twenty years pavement technologists throughout the world have been advocating fundamentally based procedures. Such procedures, when applied to flexible pavements, require a detailed knowledge of the two main modes of failure, fatigue of the bituminous bound layers and excessive permanent deformation of the pavement as a whole. The research described herein was aimed at improving knowledge of the permanent deformation behaviour of flexible pavements, and at developing a technique for predicting this deformation which could be incorporated in a fundamental design procedure. Three laboratory experimental pavements were trafficked with a rolling wheel facility under conditions of constant temperature, load and speed, and the resulting deformations were monitored. These deformations were compared with predictions using models developed from the results of repeated load characterisation tests on the pavement materials and utilising a digital computer. A review of previous work is presented ill two parts, the first considering the resilient and permanent deformation response of pavement materials, the second considering proposals for the prediction of permanent deformation in pavements. The development of the wheel loading facility, and the construction, instrumentation and measurements from the pavements are described briefly. More attention is given to the theoretical approach, materials characterisation testing and the prediction of resilient and permanent deformation response of the pavements. The prediction techniques and their accuracy are assessed, the problems involved in the development of such procedures are discussed, and the conclusions which can be drawn from the work are presented. A number of suggestions regarding further work in this field are made. Finally, an Appendix considers an alternative to the method of modelling permanent deformation presented in the main part of the text.
Predicting Academic Performance of College Freshmen in the Philippines using Psychological Variables and Expectancy-Value Beliefs to Outcomes-Based Education: A Path Analysis

This study was designed to verify the connections between psychological factors, expectancy-value beliefs, and academic performance. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a systematic sample of 12,452 college freshmen from 70 higher education institutions (HEIs) in the Philippines. Zero-order correlations revealed that psychological factors, expectancy-value beliefs, and academic performance are significantly interrelated with each other. Path analysis revealed that help-seeking, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and social support positively influence expectancy-value beliefs and academic performance. Furthermore, the path analysis showed that academic overload and perceived stress exerted a negative influence on expectancy-value beliefs and academic performance, while expectancy-value beliefs had a positive influence with academic performance. Mediation analysis revealed that expectancy-value beliefs to OBE partially mediate the effects of the six psychological variables, namely help-seeking, self-esteem, self-efficacy, social support, academic overload and perceived stress, on academic performance. Based on the results of the study, a model that would predict the academic performance of students under OBE approach using psychological factors and expectancy- value beliefs, was developed.
Statistical methods to support diagnosing rare diseases

Background Far too often, one meets patients who went for years or even decades from doctor to doctor, without getting a valid diagnosis. This brings pain to millions of patients and their families, not to speak of the enormous costs. Often patients do not know well enough which factors (or combinations thereof) trigger their problems. Results If conventional methods fail, we propose the use of statistics and algebra to give doctors much more precise inputs from patients. We propose statistical regression for independent triggering factors for medical problems, and “balanced incomplete block designs” for non-independent factors. These methods might change a useless statement like “I feel very tired after meals” to a much more valuable “After a meal with many carbohydrates, but few vegetables, a moderate physical activity will usually force me into a wheel-chair”. In order to show that these methods do work, we briefly describe a real case in which these methods helped to solve a 60 year old problem in a patient, and give some more examples where these methods might be very useful. Discussion In this paper, we present a way of getting medical diagnoses when the methods in medicine are insufficient, too time consuming, or very expensive. By asking the patient to conduct tests (often at home) according to a very well-prepared schedule, statistics can use regression analysis to identify the factors (or combinations thereof) which trigger or worsen the patient’s problems. This (very inexpensive) analysis can often give the patient’s doctor(s) a very good and precise input for their diagnosis. Conclusions While regression is used in clinical medicine, it seems to be widely unknown among diagnosing doctors. In finding the reason(s) of rare diseases, doctors face very tough problems. So they deserve to know all tools which could offer some help. This can save the health systems much money, and the patients also a lot of pain.
Solar energy fundamentals and design

Designed as a text for a course in solar engineering in four-year programs, this text covers the latest advances of the past five years in addition to the basics necessary for student understanding. It includes discussions of the most promising industrial applications, particularly in the high temperature range. The book emphasizes complete system design and economic considerations as well as individual component design and specification.
Flight-Time Identification of a UH-60A Helicopter and Slung Load

Abstract This paper describes a flight test demonstration of a system for identification of the stabilityand handling qualities parameters of a helicopter-slung load configuration simultaneouslywith flight testing, and the results obtained. Tests were conducted with a UH-60A Black Hawkat speeds from hover to 80kts. The principal test load was an instrumented 8x6x6ft cargocontainer. The identification used frequency domain analysis in the frequency range to 2Hz,and focussed on the longitudinal and lateral control axes since these are the axes most affectedby the load pendulum modes in the frequency range of interest for handling qualities. Resultswere computed for stability margins, handling qualities parameters and load pendulumstability. The computations took an average of 4 minutes before clearing the aircraft to the nexttest point. Important reductions in handling qualities were computed in some cases, dependingon control axis and load-sling combination. A database, including load dynamicsmeasurements, was accumulated for subsequent simulation development and validation.
The Effect of Injury Prevention Training Programs on Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Team Sport Athletes

Objective : We sought to conduct a meta-analysis to determine whether neuromuscular training programs are effective at reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. A secondary purpose was to identify and describe some common barriers to implementation for these training programs. Data Sources : We used the keywords "anterior cruciate ligament " "injury " and "prevention" to conduct a search of Medline and the Cochrane library. A secondary search was conducted on article references lists. Study Selection : Criteria for inclusion required that studies: 1) evaluate a neuromuscular training program for sports injury prevention 2) report ACL injury as an outcome measure 3) investigate team-sport athletes 4) be prospective and include a control group and 5) report the number of non-contact ACL injuries. Fifteen studies qualified for inclusion. Data Extraction : The following data were utilized in the meta-analysis: Number of participants in the intervention group and control group total number of ACL injuries in the intervention group and control group and number of noncontact ACL injuries in the intervention group and control group. Data Synthesis : Eight of the 15 identified studies reported non-contact ACL injuries separately from contact injuries and were included in the primary meta-analysis. We found that neuromuscular training programs were effective at reducing ACL injuries in the population evaluated (RR = 0.30 [95% CI 0.19 to 0.47]). Effectiveness of neuromuscular training programs was also indicated by a sensitivity analysis of all the studies (risk ratio = 0.41 [95% CI 0.27 to 0.63]) and only the randomized controlled trials (risk ratio = 0.52 [95% CI 0.34 to 0.80.]) Conclusions : Our meta-analysis showed that neuromuscular training programs are effective for preventing ACL injuries in team sport athletes. In addition we identified five barriers to implementation of ACL injury prevention programs (i.e. motivation time requirements skill requirements for program facilitators compliance and cost) and provided suggestions to reduce these barriers.
Cutting the College Price TAG: The Effects of New Jersey's Tuition Aid Grant on College Persistence and Completion

we provide additional details on the program, our data, and our strategy to estimate effects. We conclude by discussing the implications for New Jersey and other aid providers. The mix of results suggests that TAG aid, as currently delivered, might not be sufficient to overcome barriers of college affordability for many of its recipients. The positive effects on bachelor’s degree completion show that delivering additional aid to lower-income college students, via the traditional state-federal methods of measuring financial need, can be a cost-effective way to support college attainment and reduce time to degree.
Formative Versus Reflective Measurement for Multidimensional Constructs

Information systems researchers often conceptualize constructs as higher-order multidimensional entities. As is the case with the specification of first-order dimensions, researchers seem to have two basic choices regarding measurement specification at the second-order level: to operationalize second-order factors as either formative (molar) or reflective (molecular). Although several researchers have noted the importance of measurement misspecification when testing measurement models for first-order constructs, limited research has investigated the consequences of measurement misspecification at the second-order level. In this article we empirically investigate whether different measurement specifications at the second-order level can lead to different inferences. Exploiting data from an empirical study investigating the notion of electronic service quality, we test the multidimensionality of the construct, using two different measurement specifications: the formative model which assumes molar relationships and the reflective model which assumes molecular relationships. We find that there is poor convergence between the two models in terms of resulting conclusions, highlighting the need for more careful measurement specification of IS constructs at a higher-order hierarchical measurement level. Furthermore, it seems that the choice of analytical methodology (i.e., PLS versus Covariance-based SEM) is also likely to influence results. We end up with implications for research regarding higher-order constructs measurement.
Examination of the effectiveness of different syringe shields for beta emitting radionuclides and the implications for staff finger and whole body doses

There are conflicting statements in the literature on the optimum shielding for beta emitting radionuclides. Perspex is commonly cited as reducing bremsstrahlung compared to lead. Other reports indicate lead can be used. Newer therapies require dispensing of large activities (>1GBq) and it is vital to minimize high finger doses. The shielding aspects for 90Y and 32P, two commonly used therapy radionuclides, have been investigated. Whole body doses and finger doses are examined, together with ergonomic aspects. The research highlights the difficulty in carrying out dose assessments and the disparity of the data in the literature. Three different assessment techniques were used: a) different types of TLDs; b) a variety of dose rate meters and c) spectral analysis with a germanium detector. The measurement and source geometries used were designed to replicate as far as possible those routinely encountered in the clinical environment. Investigations were carried out using three types of syringe shields for 10ml and 1ml syringes; Perspex, tungsten and a hybrid shield of plastic and lead. In all cases the hybrid shield is the optimum choice to reduce both finger dose and whole body exposure. However, ergonomically it is bulky which can result in longer handling times. This work identifies an improved shield design. The tungsten shield provides almost as much dose reduction and is preferred by operators. Tungsten shields are also normally routinely available in Nuclear Medicine departments. They are therefore considered a justifiable alternative. Although Perspex is still commonly recommended, both the tungsten and hybrid shields are superior to Perspex shields, with the exception of the 1ml shield for 90Y where Perspex was marginally better than tungsten. The other critical training issue highlighted is that finger doses can exceed statutory annual limits within seconds if staff handle unshielded syringes or vials of 90Y or 32P.
Roadmap to Strategic HR: Turning a Great Idea into a Business Reality

"Foreword Preface The Complexity of the Challenge From Rigid Administrators to Strategic Contributors Assess the Organization's Readiness for Change Develop a Framework and Language for HR Understand the Senior HR Leader's Role as Organizational Architect Clarify Line Management's Role in Creating and Owning Human Resources Strategy Create a Human and Organizational Strategy Understand the Five Human Resources Processes Through a Strategic Lens Understand Workforce Planning and Staffing Through a Strategic Lens Understand Performance Management Through a Strategic Lens Understand Organization Development Through a Strategic Lens Understand Learning and Development Through a Strategic Lens Understand Employee Relations Through a Strategic Lens Clarify the Roles of Generalist and Specialist Design the Structure of Your New HR Organization Assess and Upgrade Your HR Talent Managing the Roadblocks in Making the Transition to Strategic HR Managing Your Career in the Field of Strategic Human Resources The Future of Human Resources Index"
Knowledge of dairy animal owners in improved dairy husbandry practices in Surat district of south Gujarat

To study the knowledge of dairy animal owners in improved dairy husbandry practices a field survey in Surat district of Gujarat was conducted during March 2013 to January 2014. Data were collected from randomly selected 300 dairy animal owners through personal interview with the help of pre-tested structured schedule from five Talukas selected at random. The present study revealed that majority of dairy farmers had medium knowledge of different components of improved dairy husbandry practices viz 74.00 per cent for feeding, 75.67 per cent for breeding, 67.00 per cent for general management and 52.67 per cent for healthcare. The overall knowledge level of the respondents in improved dairy husbandry practices falling under low, medium and high categories was 18.33 per cent, 68.34 per cent and 13.33 per cent respectively. The knowledge indices of different aspects of improved dairy husbandry practices of feeding, breeding, general management and healthcare practices were 42.46, 71.33, 49.21 and 55.92 per cent respectively and overall knowledge index of improved dairy husbandry practices was 54.73 per cent which indicated medium knowledge level of dairy farmers in the study area.
Urban streets : towards sustainable mobility in Arabic cities

The main objective of this research is to identify approaches to win the streets back for the people, reduce transportation impacts, create civilized streets that respond to worldly design standards of safety, comfort and design sustainability, but above all, such, that are compatible with the unique urban structure and culture of Arabic cities. This study argues that a context–sensitive and culturally responsible urban street design is needed and that past experiences in borrowing foreign solutions for the urban problems of Arab Muslim countries have been invariably unsuccessful because they were merely blindly copied instead of being adapted to suit the new local urban culture, preserve and revitalize its essential characteristics and make use of available opportunities. Die vorliegende Dissertation entwirft als Gegenbild zur autogerechten arabischen Stadt eine kontextabhangige, auf die lokale Kultur bezogene Strasenraumgestaltung. Sie erarbeitet eine Alternative zur Kopie westlicher Verkehrsmodelle, die von der grosflachigen Zerstorung der filigranen stadtischen Strukturen zur Wiederbelebung wesentlicher Eigenschaften der arabischen Stadt fuhrt. Hauptziel dieser Untersuchung ist es, die Strasenraume – seien es traditionelle oder moderne – fur die Menschen zuruckzugewinnen, den Verfall der historischen Zentren zu verhindern, die negativen Auswirkungen auf die Umwelt zu verringern. Es sollen Wege aufgezeigt werden, die internationale Standards in Sicherheit, Komfort und Nachhaltigkeit mit der einzigartigen urbanen Struktur und Kultur der arabischen Stadte zur Deckung bringen.
Evaluating the use of steady burn warning lights on drums for workzone safety

EVALUATING THE USE OF STEADY BURN WARNING LIGHTS ON DRUMS FOR WORK ZONE SAFETY by PRASAD LAKSHMI VARA NANNAPANENI May 2011 Advisor: Dr. Timothy Gates Major: Civil Engineering Degree: Doctor of Philosophy Roadway maintenance and repair has become increasin gly commonplace in the United States over the past several decades as our roadway infr structure has continued to age and deteriorate. Maintenance and repair work on an exi sting roadway often presents the challenge of maintaining traffic on the existing roadway while w ork is being performed, thereby necessitating the use of what is commonly referred to as a roadwa y “ ork zone”. One of the most important components of traffic control in a work zone is del in ation of the edge of the traveled way, which assists drivers with tasks such as: lane sele ction; lateral positioning within a lane; and speed control. Delineation of the edge of the trav eled way is commonly provided by a series of portable devices, such as drums, cones, vertical pa nels, or barricades. The type and duration of the work being performed often requires that these channelizing devices remain in place at all times. Maintaining traffic through nighttime work zones p oses increased risks for drivers and roadway workers due to the lack of ambient light. To help overcome nighttime visibility issues, the 2009 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) requires work zone traffic
Haltere mediated flight stabilization in Diptera: Rate decoupling, sensory encoding, and control realization

of dissertation Presented to the Graduate School of the University of Florida in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy HALTERE MEDIATED FLIGHT STABILIZATION IN DIPTERA: RATE DECOUPLING, SENSORY ENCODING, AND CONTROL REALIZATION By Rhoe A. Thompson August 2009 Chair: Dr. Warren Dixon Major: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Insects of the order Diptera have a single pair of wings. The rear wings of Dipteran insects have evolved into organs that allow stabilizing control responses through sensing and encoding of body angular rate feedback. This dissertation documents research on the physical and physiological mechanisms that enable a pair of halteres to distinguish and encode three orthogonal components of the body rate vector. While the knowledge that the halteres play a role in flight stability has been prevalent for centuries, the understanding of how insect’s very simple sensory structures are able to encode and decouple the orthogonal components of the rate vector has been lacking. The work described in this report furthers this understanding through modeling and simulation. First, a natural decoupling of the observable rate components has been identified that asserts proportionality of body rate components to averaged strain characteristics near the center of the haltere stroke. Second, a means of encoding and decoding the necessary rate information in a manner compatible with the insect’s sensory structures and flight motor physiology has been identified and demonstrated. Finally, the ability of the proposed haltere model to stabilize flight in a 6DOF environment with competing behavioural objectives and randomly generated obstructions has been demonstrated.
The MobiCert project

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of the MobiCert project, which utilises mobile commerce technology to enhance information access and provision for organic primary producers, so as to improve their integration into the grocery supply chain. This paper is a precursor to developing a mobile solution for both conventional and organic primary producers across Australia and potentially other countries.Design/methodology/approach – The rapid appraisal research approach is selected for this research paper as it is particularly suited for gathering fast, rich and deep data in rural and remote areas.Findings – This paper discusses the development of a mobile information community prototype for organic primary producers in rural South Australia which provides information access and data gathering functionalities through the use of a PDA/Smart phone. The Rural Area Technology Acceptance and Diffusion of Innovation Model is developed to investigate acceptance of mobile technology and the.