Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Power and Influence

In today's complex work world, things no longer get done simply because someone issues an order and someone else follows it. Most of us work in socially intricate organizations where we need the help not only of subordinates but of colleagues, superiors, and outsiders to accomplish our goals. This often leaves us in a "power gap" because we must depend on people over whom we have little or no explicit control. This is a book about how to bridge that gap: how to exercise the power and influence you need to get things done through others when your responsibilities exceed your formal authority. Full of original ideas and expert insights about how organizations--and the people in them--function, "Power and Influence" goes further, demonstrating that lower-level personnel also need strong leadership skills and interpersonal know-how to perform well. Kotter shows how you can develop sufficient resources of "unofficial" power and influence to achieve goals, steer clear of conflicts, foster creative team behavior, and gain the cooperation and support you need from subordinates, coworkers, superiors--even people outside your department or organization. He also shows how you can avoid the twin traps of naivete and cynicism when dealing with power relationships, and how to use your power without abusing it. "Power and Influence" is essential for top managers who need to overcome the infighting, foot-dragging, and politicking that can destroy both morale and profits; for middle managers who don't want their careers sidetracked by unproductive power struggles; for professionals hindered by bureaucratic obstacles and deadline delays; and for staff workers who have to "manage theboss. " This is not a book for those who want to "grab" power for their own ends. But if you'd like to create smooth, responsive working relationships and increase your personal effectiveness on the job, Kotter can show you how--and make the dynamics of power work for you instead of against you.
Kinematic rate control of simulated robot hand at or near wrist singularity

A robot hand should obey movement commands from an operator on a computer program as closely as possible. However, when two of the three rotational axes of the robot wrist are colinear, the wrist loses a degree of freedom, and the usual resolved rate equations (used to move the hand in response to an operator's inputs) are indeterminant. Furthermore, rate limiting occurs in close vicinity to this singularity. An analysis shows that rate limiting occurs not only in the vicinity of this singularity but also substantially away from it, even when the operator commands rotational rates of the robot hand that are only a small percentage of the operational joint rate limits. Therefore, joint angle rates are scaled when they exceed operational limits in a real time simulation of a robot arm. Simulation results show that a small dead band avoids the wrist singularity in the resolved rate equations but can introduce a high frequency oscillation close to the singularity. However, when a coordinated wrist movement is used in conjunction with the resolved rate equations, the high frequency oscillation disappears.
Modern Office Management

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Evaluation of Physiological Impact of Sight Distance Design of Stop Sign Intersection

One important variable to distinguish traffic systems from other engineering or industry systems is human factor. It is vital for traffic engineers to consider drivers’ comfort as well as physical risk in transportation design as that is one of the prime objectives of the transportation services. Present standards for sight distance design at a stop controlled intersection focus on mathematical principles based on the concept of acceptable gap. As an attempt to evaluate the formulized design standard from the subjective perspective of drivers, this paper examines the effects of intersection sight distance (ISD) on drivers’ physiological reaction, as measured by the heart rates during turning. In the designed experiment, drivers were asked to make right turns at stop-controlled intersections with varying sight distances. Some of the intersections have sufficient sight distance according to AASHTO design standards, while others do not. Drivers’ heart rates were measured during the “turning” stage which is defined as the time from stop at stop sign to the moment when they finish the turning maneuver. Statistical analyses were performed upon the reduced data to explore the relationship between ISD and drivers’ heart rate during turning. The results reveal that ISD does have statistically significant impact over drivers’ heart rates which would influence their subjective evaluation of roadway design. Intersections with sight distance greater than the design value in AASHTO do incur less stress to drivers. This research opens a new direction to evaluate and optimize traffic designs based on human-oriented criterion.
The high performance organization : creating dynamic stability and sustainable success

Part One - BUILDING DYNAMIC STABILITY Section 1 - The High Performance Organisation Ch1: Towards the High Performance Organisation Ch2: Buliding Culture Ch3: Can culture be deliberately changed? Ch4: Analysing Cultures Ch5: Designing the High Performance Organisation Section 2 - Creating Dynamic Stability Ch6: Creating a 'change-able' organisation Ch7: Creating a knowledge-rich context for innovation Section 3 - The Boundaryless Organisation Ch8: Working accross Boundaries Ch9: Crossing boundaries of time and place Section 4 - High Performance Management Practices Ch10: Stimulating People to Sustainable Levels of High performance Ch11: Performance Management Ch12: The Role of HR in building culture Part two - BUILDING POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL CONTRACTS Ch13: Becoming a Great Place to Work Ch14: Careers and work/life balance Ch15: Key Skills to Survive and Thrive in Changing Organisations Ch16: Becoming a values-based organisation Ch17: Leading for Sustainable High Performance Conclusion
Impact of textural patterns on rock weathering rates and size distribution of weathered grains

Rock texture has a critical influence over the way rocks weather. The most important textural factors affecting weathering are grain size and the presence of cracks and stylolites. These discontinuities operate as planes of mechanical weakness at which chemical weathering is enhanced. However, it is unclear how different rock textures impact weathering rates and the size of weathered grains. Here, we use a cellular automaton numerical model to simulate the weathering of rocks possessing grain boundaries, cracks, and stylolites. We ran simulations of both synthetic patterns as well as natural patterns of cracks, and stylolites. We found that for all patterns, weathering rates increase with the density of discontinuities. When the abundance of discontinuities was lower than ̃25%, the synthetic patterns weathering rate followed the order: grid> honeycomb> Voronoi> brick-wall. However, for higher values of discontinuity density, all patterns exhibit similar weathering rates. We also tested the impact of the tortuosity of the pattern on weathering rates, and found rates to decrease with increasing tortuosity. In addition, we show that the rock textural pattern strongly impacts the detached grain size distributions. Rocks with an initial monomodal grain size distribution produce weathered fragments that are normally distributed. In contrast, rocks with an initial log-normal size distribution produce weathered grains that are log-normally distributed. For the natural rock patterns we tested, weathering changed the initial multimodal grain size distributions to lower modality distributions.
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN BLOOD PRESSURE VARIABILITY AND EARLY NEUROLOGICAL DETERIORATION IN ACUTE ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS

Background: Variability in blood pressure is a predictor of stroke severity and causes of poor functional outcome. Blood pressure variability is one of the main predictor of the prognosis acute ischemic stroke. Blood pressure variability were independently and linearly associated with the development of early neurologic deterioration (END) in acute ischemic stroke Objective: To determine the association between blood pressure variability and END in acute ischemic stroke patients. Method: This study uses a cross sectional design. Sampling was conducted at H. Adam Malik General Hospital Medan. Samples were taken as many as 40 subjects consecutively. Blood pressure checks were perform every hour for 72 hours then an assessment of the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score at admission and the third day of treatment. Data analysis used fisher’s exact test. Results: The demographic characteristics of the study subjects were an average age of 56-<71 years, high school education level, housewife occupation and Batak ethnicity. The mean of maximum systolic blood pressure (SBP) was 151±12.16 mmHg, minimum SBP 123.15±18 mmHg, delta SBP 25.35±10.66 mmHg, maximum diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 79.7±6.01 mmHg, minimum DBP 61.77±7.32 mmHg and delta DBP 17.97±8.48 mmHg. The NIHSS day 1 score had an average of 9.55±6.73, the NIHSS day 3 score was 11.25±7.93. Most subjects experienced END. There is a significant relationship between blood pressure variability and END with a p of 0.03 (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between blood pressure variability and END in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
Signal-Recovery Methods for Compressive Sensing Using Nonconvex Sparsity-Promoting Functions

Recent research has shown that compressible signals can be recovered from a very limited number of measurements by minimizing nonconvex functions that closely resemble the `0-norm function. These functions have sparse minimizers and, therefore, are called sparsity-promoting functions (SPFs). Recovery is achieved by solving a nonconvex optimization problem when using these SPFs. Contemporary methods for the solution of such difficult problems are inefficient and not supported by robust convergence theorems. New signal-recovery methods for compressive sensing that can be used to solve nonconvex problems efficiently are proposed. Two categories of methods are considered, namely, sequential convex formulation (SCF) and proximal-point (PP) based methods. In SCF methods, quadratic or piecewise-linear approximations of the SPF are employed. Recovery is achieved by solving a sequence of convex optimization problems efficiently with state-of-the-art solvers. Convex problems are formulated as regularized least-squares, second-order cone programming, and weighted `1-norm minimization problems. In PP based methods, SPFs that entail rich optimization properties are employed. Recovery is achieved by iteratively performing two fundamental operations, namely, computation of the PP of the SPF and projection of the PP onto a convex set. The first operation is performed analytically or numerically
Uncertain Vision: Birt, Dyke and the Reinvention of the BBC

The BBC is the world's most famous and powerful cultural institution. Throughout its eighty-year existence it has attracted criticism, controversy and political bullying, as well as epitomising the heights to which broadcasting can aspire. It remains the model for public broadcasters around the globe. Uncertain Vision is a unique and fascinating portrait of this remarkable institution and its employees. Based on the most extensive independent research ever conducted inside the BBC, during which Georgina Born was allowed unprecedented access to all ranks of the organisation, Uncertain Vision concentrates on the corporation during the later 1990s, the last years of the regime of the former director-general John Birt. Blending reportage and cultural history, it offers both a panorama of the BBC's history and an intimate portrait of the people that make it up - producers, directors, editors, accountants, and managers. Here we see at close hand, for example, the huge efforts required to bring major drama series to screen and the frantic preparation of researchers, producers and presenters to assemble an edition of Newsnight. Uncertain Vision also addresses the tumultuous recent events at the BBC and looks to the future: to the new challenges of satellite and digital broadcasting; to the aftermath of the Hutton Inquiry; and to what might lie ahead for the new chairman and director general. Uncertain Vision is an engrossing, controversial, and definitive account of the greatest broadcasting organisation in the world at the most fascinating period its history.
MOTORIST UNDERSTANDING OF ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS. FINAL REPORT

This report describes a series of evaluations in which ten traffic control devices were evaluated by a total of 978 participants. The traffic control devices evaluated in the project include one regulatory sign, six warning signs, and three other types of signs. The evaluations included four focus group meetings with a total of 19 participants evaluating ten devices, a driver survey with 747 participants evaluating nine devices, and a follow-up survey with 212 participants evaluating five devices. The four focus group evaluations utilized an open-ended question-and-answer format in which participants were allowed to freely discuss and illustrate their ideas. The driver survey and the follow-up survey utilized a multiple-choice question-and-answer format. This report also describes the findings of each of the evaluations conducted, based on age, gender, ethnicity, and education, as well as recommendations and implementation efforts for each of the ten traffic control devices evaluated. The primary recommendations include: retain the current standard for use, adopt the standard word message sign as the preferred sign over the standard symbol sign, adopt an alternative design which demonstrated an improved comprehension, and/or conduct additional evaluations to further study a particular device in more detail.
THE LIKELY EFFECTS OF DOWNSIZING ON DRIVER CASUALTIES IN TWO-CAR ACCIDENTS

This report develops earlier research into statistical methods for comparing the secondary safety of car models, and investigates: (i) the likely effects on driver casualties in two-car accidents of downsizing (ie a Government-directed move towards lighter cars); (ii) three issues left unresolved by the earlier report. It is found that accident severity tends to increase with the combined mass of two colliding cars. A mathematical model of the effects of downsizing is developed from this relationship; results from this model suggest that downsizing would lead to fewer casualties in two-car accidents. Car models of similar mass can provide significantly different levels of protection to their occupants, so there would be fewer casualties if all models were to provide the same level of protection as the most successful current designs. It is estimated that if the safety of all models were improved to the level achieved or exceeded by the safest twentieth of models then the number of drivers injured would fall by 12 per cent and the number killed or seriously injured by 22 per cent. (A)
MODELING DRIVER BEHAVIOR DURING MERGE MANEUVERS

The major objective of this study is to develop empirical methodologies for modeling ramp driver acceleration-deceleration and gap acceptance behavior during freeway merge maneuvers. A large quantity of freeway merge data were collected from several entrance ramps including both parallel and taper type acceleration lanes capturing a wide traffic flow range to suit different analysis purposes. Comprehensive freeway merge traffic analyses were conducted using the collected data. Both graphical presentations and independence tests in contingency tables indicated that ramp vehicle merge behavior is insignificantly related to any single traffic parameter, such as ramp vehicle approach speeds, freeway flow levels, and speed differentials as well as time or distance gaps between ramp vehicles and surrounding freeway and ramp vehicles. Combination forms of these traffic parameters were found to be better indicators for modeling freeway merge driver behavior. Initially, ramp vehicle acceleration-deceleration behavior models were conceptually formulated as extended forms of conventional nonlinear car-following models incorporating joint freeway and ramp vehicle effects. These sophisticated nonlinear specifications, although theoretically attractive, have been proven to be infeasible to predict dynamic ramp vehicle acceleration-deceleration rates. A multinomial probit model, using speed differentials, distance separations of ramp vehicles to corresponding freeway and ramp vehicles, distance to the acceleration lane terminus, and Markov indexes as attributes, predicted ramp driver acceleration, deceleration, or constant speed choice behavior. The resulting acceleration or deceleration rate magnitudes were predicted by a family of exponential curves using ramp vehicle speed as an explanatory variable. Calibration results of a binary logit gap acceptance function indicated that perceived ramp driver angular velocity to a corresponding freeway lag vehicle and remaining distance to the acceleration lane end are the best gap acceptance decision criteria.
Discussion of the Wavefront Sculpture Technology Criteria for Straight Line Arrays

Wavefront Sculpture Technology introduced line source arrays for large scale sound reinforcement, aiming at the synthesis of highly spatial-aliasing free sound fields for full audio bandwidth. The paper revisits this technology and its criteria for straight arrays using a signal processing model from sound field synthesis. Since the latest array designs exhibit very small driver distances, the sampling condition for grating lobe free electronic beam forming regains special interest. Furthermore, a discussion that extends the initial derivations of the spatial lowpass characteristics of circular and line pistons, and line pistons with wavefront curvature applied in subarrays is given.
COMPUTER TRANSPORTATION MODELS FOR LAND USE REGULATION AND MASTER PLANNING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND

The evolution of computer transportation modeling in Montgomery County, Maryland, over the past 15 years, is described in this paper along with the ways in which transportation models have been used for planning and growth management. Transportation models have been used to link land development regulation decisions with the budget process for transportation infrastructure provision under the county's Adequate Public Facility Ordinance, with level of service standards for acceptable traffic congestion levels used to set limits on new subdivision activity in parts of the county. Transportation models have been used to evaluate the long-range balance between current zoning and infrastructure projected under the master plan of highways. Build-out of current zoning with planned infrastructure leads to intolerable traffic congestion. By reducing the ratio between jobs and households, clustering employment, and providing a new light rail system connecting major centers of the emerging polycentric metropolitan region, with infrastructure to make the centers bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly, acceptable levels of traffic congestion could be achieved at much higher levels of urbanization. The development of transportation models to support these planning efforts, including calibration of a peak-hour factor model, a nested logit mode choice model sensitive to the quality of pedestrian access to public transportation, and subarea master planning model systems are discussed in this paper. It describes preliminary work in combining Geographic Information System (GIS) technology with conventional regional transportation models. It describes how GIS may be the best tool for dealing with transportation behavior variables where the variance in the data within zones exceeds the variance between zones.
A meta-analysis

Background: During the last decade, a number of studies have evaluated the potential association between some genetic polymorphisms and childhood asthma risk, however, the results of published studies appear conflicts. The aim of the present study was to investigate association between genetic polymorphisms and pediatric asthma. Methods:Relevant studies were searched in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), Wanfang, andWeipu database. Pooled odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to evaluate the strength of the associations. Results: Fifty five case-control studies were finally included in this meta-analysis, including 17,971 pediatric asthma cases and 17,500 controls. Eighteen polymorphisms were identified, of which, 9 polymorphisms were found to be associated with asthma risk in overall populations: IL-13+2044G/A, IL-4 -590C/T, ADAM33 F+1, ADAM33 T2, ADAM33 T1, ADAM33 ST+4,ORMDL3 rs7216389, VDR FokI, VDR TaqI. Furthermore, IL-13+2044G/A, IL-4 -590C/T, ADAM33 T2, ADAM33 T1, VDRBsmI polymorphisms may cause an increased risk of asthma among Chinese children. Conclusions: This meta-analysis found that IL-13+2044G/A, IL-4 -590C/T, ADAM33 F+1, ADAM33 T2, ADAM33 T1, ADAM33 ST+4,ORMDL3 rs7216389, VDR FokI, and VDR TaqI polymorphisms might be risk factors for childhood asthma. Further study with large population and more ethnicities is needed to estimate these associations. Abbreviations: ADAM33 = A Disintegrin and Metalloprotease33, ADRB2 = b-2 adrenergic receptor, CI = confidence interval, COPD = chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, CTLA-4 = cytotoxic T lymphocyte associated antigen-4, GWAS = Genome-wide association study, HWE = Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium, IL = interleukin, OR = odds ratio, ORMDL3 =Orosomucoid 1-like 3, SNP = single nucleotide polymorphism, VDR = Vitamin D receptor.
DRIVEWAY DEATHS: FATALITIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN AUSTRALIA AS A RESULT OF LOW-SPEED MOTOR VEHICLE IMPACTS

Using information extracted from coronial records, this report summarises the characteristics of 36 events that occurred between 1996 and 1998 involving fatalities of young children in Australia a result of impacts with low-speed motor vehicles. Summary accou of other studies are also provided. Most of the cases involved y toddlers who had positioned themselves close by stationary vehicl in the driveways of suburban residences. They were old enough to mobile but too small to be easily visible from the driving positi The vehicles tended to be large, the majority being large 4WD passenger vehicles, large utility vehicles, delivery vans or heav trucks, although either a sedan or a station wagon was involved i about one-fifth of the cases. The development of a preventative strategy will need to consider how to increase public awareness, encourage modification of high risk driveway environments, and eq vehicles with devices to enhance object detection. (a)