Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Impact Of The Acceleration Of Information Technology On The Content Of The Accounting Courses: The Case Of GCC

The objective of this study is to examine the status of the accounting curriculum in the Gulf States, from the perspective of accounting graduates of colleges and universities in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). We specifically examine the area of information technology in the accounting curriculum: the preparation provided to the graduate during the university experience as well as the use of information technology on the job. The results support the link between knowledge of information technology and success on the job. Although accounting graduates felt that it was important to study information technology as part of their university education, it appears that the information technology curriculum at GCC colleges and universities has not kept pace with technology advances in the market. Over time there have been improvements, but not enough to keep pace with the rapid changes found in the market. Universities in the Gulf, as well as elsewhere, need to revise their curriculum on a regular basis to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to meet market needs.
Assessment of Users' Information Security Behavior in Smartphone Networks

With the exponential growth of smartphone usage, providing information security has become one of the main challenges that researchers and information-security specialists must consider. In contrast to traditional mobile phones that only enable people to talk and text, smartphone networks give users a variety of convenient functions such as connection to the Internet, online shopping, e-mail and social media, data storage, global positioning systems, and many other applications. Providing security in smartphone networks is critical for the overall information security of individuals and businesses. Smartphone networks could become vulnerable to security breaches if users do not practice safe behaviors such as selecting strong passwords, encrypting their stored data, downloading applications only from authorized websites, not opening emails from unknown sources, and updating authorized security patches. Users of smartphone devices play an important role in providing information security in smartphone networks, which affects the information security of private and public networks. This study assessed the factors that affect users’ security behavior on smartphone networks. By reviewing the theoretical frameworks that evaluate human behavior, this study formed a research model. The research model identified attitude, intention, computing experience, breaching experience, and facilitation condition as the main and direct factors that influence information security behavior in smartphone networks. This study performed several analyses on the investigator-developed survey questionnaire to ensure validity and reliability. Examining all of the proposed direct constructs, this study found that users’ facilitation condition does not have significant impact on the information security behavior in smartphones. This research also showed that gender and employment status have moderating
The SDSU Broadband Ground‐Motion Generation Module BBtoolbox Version 1.5

Online Material: Descriptions of validation events and scenarios; fixed and region‐dependent parameters; additional goodness‐of‐fit plots for ground‐motion prediction equations (GMPEs) versus data, simulations versus GMPEs, and pseudospectral accelerations (PSA) bias versus distance; and comparison of rupture models with associated PSA bias and time histories for Landers. The Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) has completed phase 1 of its Broadband Platform (BBP) ground‐motion simulation results, evaluating the potential applications for engineering of the resulting 0.01–10 s pseudospectral accelerations (PSAs) generated by five different methods. The exercise included part A, in which the methods were evaluated based on the bias of simulation results to observations for 12 well‐recorded historical earthquakes: 7 in the western United States, 2 in Japan, and 3 in the eastern United States/Canada. In addition, part B evaluated simulation results for M w 5.5, 6.2, and 6.6 scenarios at 20 and 50 km from the fault. The methods were assessed based on the bias of the median PSA for the 12 events in part A and on a specified acceptance criterion compared with Next Generation Attenuation‐West (NGA‐West) ground‐motion prediction equations (GMPEs) in part B. The results were evaluated by the bias of mean PSA from simulations using 1D velocity models with ! [Graphic][1] (see the electronic supplement of Goulet et al. , 2015) with respect to recorded data corrected for site effects. The part A events and part B scenarios are described in ! [Graphic][2] Tables S1 and S2 (available in the electronic supplement to this article), respectively. One of the five methods evaluated was the Broadband Synthetics Generator Module BBtoolbox, a hybrid method combining deterministic low‐frequency (LF) synthetics with high‐frequency (HF) scatterograms (Mai et al. , 2010; Mena et al. , 2010). The LFs may be computed using deterministic or dynamic descriptions in 1D or 3D media. The HF scatterograms are generated for each component of motion … [1]: /embed/inline-graphic-1.gif [2]: /embed/inline-graphic-2.gif
Thermal Imaging of Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving Projects in Connecticut

Results of a study on thermal segregation of hot-mix asphalt (HMA) during pavement construction are presented. The significance of thermal segregation to pavement performance should not be overvalued, because it is not only possible but probable that other factors play more significant roles. For example, the idea is presented that density achieved is more dependent on HMA temperature (T) than temperature differentials (ΔT). It is surmised that thermal segregation has a negligible effect until cold-area temperatures drop below certain threshold values. This reasoning is based on results of a 5-year pavement condition survey that demonstrated little, if any, relationship between temperature differentials located with an infrared camera during HMA construction and subsequent damage to a pavement's surface. Although 5 years may be too short a period for some distresses to develop, extensive reflective cracking was observed at some locations; this demonstrates reflective cracking played a more prominent role than ΔT. Comparisons of asphalt contents and grain-size distributions between cold areas and their surrounding normal-temperature pavements demonstrated no significant differences, suggesting that temperature differentials in HMA during construction are not necessarily indicative of particle segregation. Finally, definitions for the terminology associated with HMA construction and infrared thermography are presented.
Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccination on the Symptoms of Patients With Long COVID: A Target Trial Emulation Using Data From the ComPaRe e-Cohort in France

We used data from 910 adult patients included the ComPaRe long COVID cohort to emulate a target trial evaluating the effect of vaccination on the symptoms of patients who already had long COVID. We used propensity score matching to compare the outcomes, at 120 days, of patients who received a first COVID-19 vaccine injection (n=455) and those who did not (n=455). Vaccination reduced the number of long COVID symptoms (mean difference: -1.8, 95% CI -3.0 to -0.5), the proportion of patients with an unacceptable symptom state (risk difference -7.5%, 95% CI -14.4 to -0.5), and doubled the remission rate (16.6% vs 7.5%, HR: 1.97, 95% CI 1.23 to 3.15). In the vaccination group, two (0.4%) patients reported serious adverse events leading to hospitalisation. Vaccination lowered the severity and life impact of long COVID, at 120 days, among patients with persistent symptoms.
Design of CPW‐fed monopole UWB antenna with a novel notched ground

A novel CPW‐fed monopole UWB antenna is presented in this article. To increase the impedance bandwidth, a notched ground is introduced. The parameters and the characteristics of the antenna are given. The optimized antenna presents 3.8:1 ratio bandwidth and 116.7% impedance bandwidth for VSWR less than 2. Simulations and measurements are presented for the proposed antenna. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 51: 88–91, 2009; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/mop.24013
Non-destructive parametric system identification and damage detection in truss structures by static tests

This article presents theoretical background, computational implementation and numerical applications of a study devoted to the non-destructive parametric identification of truss structures by means of static load tests. The proposed methodology determines the (residual) stiffness of the bars. Therefore, it detects the elements with global or localised damages and assesses the extent of damage in terms of stiffness loss. A novelty introduced by the proposed technique is the ability to take into account plane and three-dimensional structures, both statically determinate and indeterminate. Moreover, when only a partial set of measurements is available, the procedure uses genetic algorithms to overcome the lack of information. Five numerical applications are collected to prove the capabilities of the proposed methodology and to exemplify the procedure.
Endobronchial Tuberculosis: Diagnosis and Treatment Approach

Endobronchial tuberculosis (EBTB) is defined as tuberculosis (TB)infection of the tracheobronchial tract. Tracheal and bronchial involvement from TB infection was first reported by Morten in 1698. Endobronchial tuberculosis is a form of TB that is difficult to diagnose because the lesions are frequently undetectable by sputum examination and chest X-ray alone. Endobronchial tuberculosis is present in 10-40% of active TB patients and more than 90% of cases are accompanied by bronchial stenosis of various degrees. The main goal of therapy in active EBTB is to eradicate Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the tracheobronchial tract and further prevent stenosis. Complications of EBTB apart from airway stenosis are atelectasis, haemoptysis and shortness of breath accompanied by wheezing even after administration of anti-tuberculosis drugs (ATD).
Human performance in industrial scheduling: A framework for understanding

Planning and scheduling activities have a significant impact on the performance of manufacturing enterprises. Throughout the 1980s there was a belief that computer‐led solutions would “solve” complex industrial planning and scheduling problems. However, in most manufacturing organizations, planning and scheduling still require significant human support to ensure effective performance. Although the contribution of these human resources is often highly valued, we are only beginning to develop a coherent body of knowledge that can contribute toward the successful integration of human and computer‐based planning and scheduling systems. Here we examine the state of knowledge in this domain and identify the need for field investigations. We present a framework to facilitate research in human and organizational issues in planning and scheduling in manufacturing. A structured and detailed set of research questions is developed to underpin field studies. The framework focuses on understanding the scheduling environment, the process of scheduling, and related performance issues. The application of the framework is illustrated using our own field studies, where a number of specific research questions of practical importance have been identified: what scheduling is, who carries it out, what influences scheduling practice and performance, how schedulers actually schedule, what makes a good scheduler and schedule, and what support is needed. The framework makes a valuable contribution to advancing knowledge in an area of real practical benefit to contemporary manufacturing industry. © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
The Different Involvement of Kinect Games in Physical Education Courses Effect on the Baseball Batting Skill Learning Performance of High School Students

The purpose of this study was to discuss the different involvement of Kinect games in high school physical education courses. The researchers investigated 4 classes for 8week physical education courses. In the class I, the teacher gave a brief introduction for batting skills and the students practiced batting skills by using baseball batting games from Kinect. In the class II, the teacher applied different upper limbs exercise games from Kinect including baseball, tennis, finishing and skiing indirectly to teach students the batting skills. In the class III, the teacher applied tee ball as a teaching instrument to let students practice baseball. The class IV, the students as a control group were taught by the whole body exercises, such as running and swimming. The researchers measured all students on the baseball batting skill learning performance by the batting distance at the beginning and the end of 10-week practice. Pretest and posttest were administered by employing a baseball batting tee. The results found out the students who enrolled in the classes with Kinect baseball batting games showed more significantly improvement on batting distance than in the tee ball group and the control group. The findings of this study indicated use Kinect as teaching instrument can enhance the batting performance. Involving kinect games differently can assist teachers to reach different teaching goals in physical education.
Optimal Irrigation Scheduling, Irrigation Control and Drip Line Layout to Increase Water Productivity and Profit in Subsurface Drip‐Irrigated Agriculture

A new optimization framework is presented which is able to identify optimal solutions for maximum profit design of subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) systems under limited supply. To solve this complex optimization problem, decomposition is used which splits the problem into three sub‐problems: (i) optimal irrigation control, which maximizes water distribution uniformity and minimizes percolation losses; (ii) optimal irrigation scheduling, which minimizes irrigation water applied in order to meet a high yield with a specified reliability; and (iii) optimal drip line layout, which includes the solutions of the other sub‐problems and maximizes profitability. The multi‐level optimization framework was tested in France with corn cultivated on two SDI plots with drip line spacing of 1.2 m (SDI120) and 1.6 m (SDI160), respectively. HYDRUS simulations estimated adequate irrigation amounts of 20–35 mm per event. For optimal irrigation scheduling, initial schedules were provided at sowing and adapted weekly according to observed weather data and synthetic weather scenarios. The presented framework significantly increased profit and water productivity for deficit SDI designs. The latter was increased up to 30% (SDI120), compared to seven other irrigation experiments. The optimal SDI design was achieved by SDI160, which increased profitability by 27% compared to SDI120. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Modeling effective properties of chiral composites

After a brief overview of the concepts of electromagnetic chirality and wave propagation in chiral media, this paper deals with the field of microwave-chiral-material modeling. First, studies regarding the scattering of single-chiral or non-chiral elements with different shapes (various designs of helices, /spl Omega/-shaped scatterers, wires, and loops) are presented. Results of the backscattered field given by different computer codes are compared. Comparisons among analytical, numerical, and experimental results are also reported. Second, the case of a collection of chiral inclusions is treated. A review of different methods, developed to estimate average properties of helix-loaded materials, is given. Modeling of the effective properties of a chiral slab, such as the rotation angle, ellipticity, permittivity, and permeability, is explored. Reflection and transmission coefficients, evaluated by various methods, are compared with each other, and with measurements. Limitations of the models, possible improvements, and new directions for research are also described. Finally, applications of such composites to the design of radar-absorbing materials are addressed.
Evaluating Interactive Television Courses: An Identification of Factors Associated with Student Satisfaction

This paper evaluates Interactive Television (ITV) Engineering courses, Statics and Dynamics, from the perspective of host-site students. The study took place at the University of Kentucky during the Spring 2004 semester utilizing survey methods to identify factors that are influential in determining students' satisfaction with a particular course. Although the literature is divided between host-site and remote-site students' satisfaction, this research focuses purely on the host-site perspective. Given the study's focus on host-site students, as well as undergraduate engineers, it is relevant to the growing literature on distance education. Results suggest that ITV course satisfaction depends largely on the nature of the course and course content, the instructor, accessibility of information, and technical equipment consistency.
Validation Results for Lewice 3.0

A research project is underway at NASA Glenn to produce computer software that can accurately predict ice growth under any meteorological conditions for any aircraft surface. This report will present results from version 3.0 of this software, which is called LEWICE. This version differs from previous releases in that it incorporates additional thermal analysis capabilities, a pneumatic boot model, interfaces to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) flow solvers and has an empirical model for the supercooled large droplet (SLD) regime. An extensive comparison of the results in a quantifiable manner against the database of ice shapes and collection efficiency that have been generated in the NASA Glenn Icing Research Tunnel (IRT) has also been performed. The complete set of data used for this comparison will eventually be available in a contractor report. This paper will show the differences in collection efficiency between LEWICE 3.0 and experimental data. Due to the large amount of validation data available, a separate report is planned for ice shape comparison. This report will first describe the LEWICE 3.0 model for water collection. A semi-empirical approach was used to incorporate first order physical effects of large droplet phenomena into icing software. Comparisons are then made to every single element two-dimensional case in the water collection database. Each condition was run using the following five assumptions: 1) potential flow, no splashing; 2) potential flow, no splashing with 21 bin drop size distributions and a lift correction (angle of attack adjustment); 3) potential flow, with splashing; 4) Navier-Stokes, no splashing; and 5) Navier-Stokes, with splashing. Quantitative comparisons are shown for impingement limit, maximum water catch, and total collection efficiency. The results show that the predicted results are within the accuracy limits of the experimental data for the majority of cases.
A LEVEL OF SPRINT AND JUMP ABILITIES AND INTERMITTENT ENDURANCE OF ELITE YOUNG SOCCER MIDFIELDERS

The aim of the study was to analyse a level of sprint abilities, jump abilities and intermittent endurance of midfielders from Slovak national under-21 soccer team (n = 7) in time of qualification for the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship 2011. The level of sprint abilities was diagnosed with the device Fitro Light Gates (FiTRONIC, Bratislava, The Slovak Republic). The criterion for the level assessment was the time obtained in the distance of 10m with the exactness of 0.01s. The level of jump abilities was diagnosed with the device FiTRO Jumper (FiTRONIC, Bratislava, The Slovak Republic). The criterion for the level assessment was the jump height in cm with the exactness of 0.1cm. Intermittent endurance was diagnosed with Yo-Yo Intermittent recovery test, level 2. The criterion for the evaluation was total overcame distance in the test in metres (m). Differences in the level of sprint abilities, jump abilities and intermittent endurance were recognised and defined with the special subject analysis. The level of sprint abilities of the whole group was presented with the average performance with the value 2.18±0.10s, the level of jump abilities with the average performance with the value 38.0±3.8cm and the level of intermittent endurance with the average value 1343±352m, what is 63.5±4.8ml. kg -1 . min -1 .
PRISM-a tool for modelling proton energy deposition in semi-conductor materials

This paper presents a description of, and test results from, a new PC based software simulation tool PRISM (Protons In Semiconductor Materials). The model describes proton energy deposition in complex 3D "sensitive volumes" of semiconductor materials. PRISM is suitable for simulating energy deposition in surface-barrier detectors and semiconductor memory devices, the latter being susceptible to Single-Event Upset (SEU) and Multiple-Bit Upset (MBU). The design methodology on which PRISM is based, together with the techniques used to simulate ion transport and energy deposition, are described. Preliminary test results used to analyse the PRISM model are presented and the behavior of a payload on board a UoSAT class micro-satellite, simulated.
Supplement levels and functional oils to replace virginiamycin for young bulls during early dry season on grasslands and finishing phase in feedlot systems

Aim of study: To assess the effects of replacing virginiamycin (VM) by functional oils (FO) from castor beans and cashew nut on beef cattle system during the early dry season (Experiment I) and during the finishing phase were evaluated the historical effect, keeping the treatments and methods intact (Experiment II). Area of study: These experiments were conducted at the Forage Crops and Grasslands section of Sao Paulo State University, “Julio de Mesquita Filho” (Unesp–Jaboticabal, Sao Paulo, Brazil). Material and methods: Two supplementation levels combined with two additives (four treatments in total) were evaluated: LSVM, low supplementation (0.3% body weight [BW]) with VM; LSFO, low supplementation (0.3% BW) with FO, HSVM, high supplementation (0.6% BW) with VM, and HSFO, high supplementation (0.6% BW) with FO. In both experiments, the experimental design was completely randomized with a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement (supplementation levels × additives). Main results: In Exp. I, the additive effect of VM provided greater average daily gain (ADG, p=0.02), higher supplementation level resulted in higher ADG (p=0.04) and the greatest crude protein apparent digestibility (p=0.002). However, no effects were observed between supplementation levels, additives, and interactions (p≥0.11) on voluntary intake and ruminal parameters. In Exp. II, LSVM treatment resulted in lower dry matter intake (p=0.04). Animals maintained on LSFO during the early dry season exhibited lower carcass yield (p=0.004). Research highlights: FO can be used to replace VM in beef cattle diet during the finishing phase in the feedlot without altering animal performance.