Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Sixteen Weeks Later: Expanding the Risk Period for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children

1Department of Pediatrics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, USA, 2Department of Pediatrics, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, USA, 3Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, USA, 4Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, USA, and 5Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, USA
Taming the tiger of hwadu absolutism: Kanhwa Sŏn/Chan practices understood from the perspective of ritual practice and experience

Kanhwa Sŏn has often been perceived as iconoclastic and impervious to theorizing. Furthermore, its critique of “hermeneutical rigidity” and “hwadu absolutism” point to the impossibility of a meaningful dialogue between its practitioners and scholars of Buddhism. It has even been argued that such characteristics of kanhwa Sŏn have compromised the possibility of its practice becoming adoptable in contemporary life. But kanhwa Sŏn practiced in the summer and winter Sŏn/Chan retreats has all the trappings of ritual. In an effort to build a methodological bridge, this article attempts to provide the grounds for discussing kanhwa Sŏn practices from the perspective of social science. With this in mind, this article will highlight the experiences of the practitioners in the context of ritual practice while perceiving those experiences as socially determined manifestations. The reason for this attempt is that there seems to be much similarity in the soteriological structure of kanhwa Sŏn practice with the structure of ritual practice that involves constructing and eliciting transformative experiences. Further similarities are in the motif of returning from the ritual/retreat having been transformed into a person with a new identity. By framing the practice of kanhwa Sŏn as ritual practice and experience, one can bring the discussion of kanhwa Sŏn into the wider discourses of the academic study of religion.
THE KENYA MAINTENANCE STUDY ON UNPAVED ROADS: RESEARCH ON DETERIORATION

This report describes a study of the deterioration of unpaved roads which was undertaken in Kenya. The work formed part of a larger study of the effectiveness of various maintenance strategies on the performance of unpaved roads. The primary objective of the research described in this report was to provide new and improved deterioration relationships for unpaved roads for use in a computer model for estimating the construction costs, maintenance costs and vehicle operating costs of roads in developing countries. Experimental test sections were located on the public road network in Kenya and their rates of deterioration were measured and quantified in terms of gravel loss of the wearing course, surface roughness, depth of loose surface material and rut depths. The test sections were monitored for a period of over 2 years. The deterioration of the test sections was related to cumulative traffic, original design standards and construction, maintenance strategy and climate. (Author/TRRL)
Making Space and Place for the Knowledge Economy: Knowledge-based Development of Australian Cities

The impact of what has been broadly labelled the knowledge economy has been such that, even in the absence of precise measurement, it is the undoubted dynamo of today's global market and an essential part of any global city. The socio-economic importance of knowledge production in a knowledge economy is clear, and it is an emerging social phenomenon and research agenda in geographical studies. Knowledge production, and where, how and by whom it is produced, is an urban phenomenon that is poorly understood in an era of strong urbanization. This paper focuses on knowledge community precincts as the catalytic magnet infrastructures impacting on knowledge production in cities. The paper discusses the increasing importance of knowledge-based urban development (KBUD) within the paradigm of the knowledge economy and the role of knowledge community precincts as instruments to seed the foundation of knowledge production in cities. This paper explores the KBUD, and particularly knowledge community precinct development, potentials of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and benchmarks this against that of Boston, MA.
Cosplay Culture: The Development of Interactive and Living Art through Play

“Cosplay” (from kosupure, which combines the Japanese words for “costume” –コス– and “play” – プレ), is a term used to describe costume fandom, where individuals are costumed as fictional characters. The aim of this research was to develop a deeper understanding of North American cosplayers. Mixed methodology was used to collect and analyze demographic, behavioural, and creative data. In stage one, information was collected from 529 cosplayers in an online survey. In stage two, on-site ethnography was used to observe and gather data. In stage three, seven cosplayers participated in self-directed recording of their creation processes. This study has developed original demographic data on North American cosplayers. It has also explored the creative, emotional, social, and behavioural processes in which cosplayers participate while interpreting and constructing their characters, including the negotiation between fiction and reality, and the place of temporary identity.
Effect of Commodity Charges on the Demand for Reclaimed Water

Residential irrigation with reclaimed water is one method to reduce potable water withdrawals in the United States. However, little research has examined how customers use this often low‐cost or free water. This study evaluates the change in water use for 510 reclaimed water customers who were converted from a flat rate to a commodity charge. Using actual water use data and an irrigation model, two metrics of efficiency were developed: portion of landscape needs satisfied and efficiency of application. After the commodity charge began, the reclaimed water customers decreased their use by 47% and improved the efficiency of their application by 12%. However, annually, between 14 and 27% of the users increased use compared with the flat‐rate period. The impact of irrigable area was also evaluated and showed that customers with smaller irrigable areas were less efficient (26%) than those with larger irrigable areas (52%).
Sulfate attack on concrete

1. Introduction 2. Chemistry and Physics of Cement Paste 3. Concrete Deterioration 4. Sulfate Attack 5. Consequences of Sulfate Attack on Concrete 6. Prevention of Sulfate Attack 7. Modelling of Deterioration Processes 8. Case Histories 9. Assessment of Cement and Concrete Performance Under Sulfate Attack. Concluding Remarks
The Betting Machine: Using in-depth match statistics to compute future probabilities of football match outcomes using the Gibbs sampler

Football is one of the most, if not the most, popular sporting games in the world, both played and watched by millions of people from all over the world almost daily, certainly weekly. Though most of those who place weekly bets on match outcomes have made up their minds on the abilities on competing teams, many have nevertheless attempted to assess the abilities of sporting teams using different statistical approaches, assigning objective, quantitative values to each team. From that standing point, one can then try to predict the future results of games. This paper researches the existing methods used by Maher (1982) and Dixon & Coles (1997) on modeling team strengths, and how these models are used for prediction. The study then proceeds to compare the two methods of Maher (1982) and Dixon & Coles (1997) by experimenting with the models, finding that the latter seems to provide the most promising results. Tests are run by constructing the models and collecting empirical evidence on the accuracy on the models when using them to bet on matches. We then continue with constructing our own model, which utilizes more detailed data from the current season's football matches, retrieved from several football and betting sites on the internet, and compare our results with how the older models performed on the same season. Our study finds that the current data we were able to retrieve does not significantly increase the return of investments when betting on matches over the course of a season. Though our model performs slightly better than the two methods of Maher(1982) and Dixon & Coles(1997), it is not able to perform better than the bookmakers it is betting against. The study is concluded by a section on what further work should be done to attempt to improve the models, focusing on using extensive data on matches that we did not manage to find, such as where on the pitch most passes were made, or where shots where fired from, and whether important players were available.
Principles of Emergency Management : Hazard Specific Issues and Mitigation Strategies

Introduction: Why Plan for Disasters? M. J. Fagel and S. J. Krill Jr. EOC Management and Operations L. G. Canton and N. Staikos Continuity of Operations Planning C. Bowers Strategizing Emergency Management Programs S. S. Stovall The Hazards among Us S. S. Stovall The Role of the Public Health Official M. J. Fagel Developing Public-Private Partnerships in the Twenty-First Century S. S. Stovall Assessing Vulnerabilities J. Peerenboom and R. Fisher The Common-Sense Guide for the CEO M. J. Fagel Planning and Exercise K. Morgan and M. J. Fagel Planning for Terrorism M. J. Fagel EOC Center Management during Terrorist Incidents M. J. Fagel The Active Shooter Incident R. C. Mathews Terrorist Tradecraft I: The Attack Cycle R. M. McPartland Terrorist Tradecraft II: Case Studies-Past, Present, and Future R. M. McPartland Agroterrorism M. J. Fagel Pandemic Preparedness D. Himberger Special Events P. J. Jessee Mass Care, Sheltering, and Human Services M. Steinle Children and Disasters M. Steinle Emergency Management and the Media R. C. Duncan Impact of Social Media on Emergency Management A. S. Crowe Afterword Index
POLYSTYRENE FOAM AS A FROST PROTECTION MEASURE ON NATIONAL ROADS IN SWEDEN

Polystyrene foam boards have been used as a frost protection measure on roads in Sweden for about 20 years. Different qualities have been tested regarding their long-term function as an insulation. Properties such as bacterial, chemical, and mechanical durability in roads and preserved low-heat conduction have been continuously followed. In the specifications of the National Road Administration in 1976, the extruded polystyrene skinboard, type HI 50 from the Dow Chemical Company, was recommended for use in an insulated road base. For skid resistance, the depth of insulation was changed from 50 cm, according to the 1976 specifications, to 40 cm below road surface in the specifications of 1984. This change was based on experience from the Swedish Road and Traffic Research Institute test field. It was observed that a conventional crushed rock roadbase showed the same icing risk potential as a base with 40 cm of sandy gravel above the insulation board. Recommended insulation thicknesses are related to average freezing index at the site. A new procedure is being developed making it possible to calculate the frost heave when the frost penetrates below the base into underlying frost-susceptible soils. The procedure is based on determination of the frost heave properties of soils by a direct freezing test. This makes it possible to optimize the frost-protective base construction in relation to local climatic, geological, and hydrological conditions at the site.
The risk assessment of aircraft runway overrun accidents and incidents

The UK CIvIl AVIatIOn AuthorIty has recogmsed the need for protectIon agamst the runway overrun over and above the standard protectIOn recommended by ICAD Normal protection for the aIrcraft IS prOVIded 10 ICAD's Annex 14 by the StrIp at the end of a runway, and a recommendatIOn for the IOstallatlon of a Runway End Safety Area (RESA) In the UK, the CAA has stated that as part of theIr safety management system the aerodrome lIcensee should revIew the RESA dIstance reqUIrement for thelf mdlvldual Clfcumstances on an annual baSIS through a fisk assessment However~ current mdustry knowledge of circumstantial factors 10 runway overruns IS hrolted Also, cunent models that are used to determme lIkely overrun wreckage locatIOns and RESA dImenSIOns take no account of the operatIOnal condItIons sunoundmg the overruns or the aerodrome bemg assessed ThIs study has attempted to address these needs by hlghlIghtmg common factors present m overrun occunences through the compIlatIOn and analysIs of a database of runway overruns, and through the constructIOn of a model of wreckage locatIOn that takes account of the condItions at an mdlVldual aerodrome A model of overrun probablhty has been constructed and the consequences of an overrun have been exanuned One outcome of the study IS an awareness that the mdustry IS m an extremely poor state of knowledge of operatIOnal charactenstlcs of non-accIdent flIghts, whIch If not addressed will be a major barfler to future advancement of aViatIOn safety Improvement and research
Optimal propeller selection when accounting for a ship's manoeuvring response due to environmental loading

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is considered to be the most detrimental of all the Green House Gases on global warming (IMO, 2009). In an attempt to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions from ships, this research approaches the problem from the perspective of more efficient design through superior estimation of design points. Conventionally, a propeller is selected from the viewpoint that a ship travels at a constant design speed, with zero drift angle. However, a ship is subjected to the motions imposed on her from the environment. These motions tend to push a ship off her intended course, resulting in helm correction, speed correction (if the ship is to arrive at her intended destination on time) and consequently, altered inflow velocity to the propeller. It is the novel aim of this research to determine if accounting for a ship’s manœuvring motion will result in a propeller selection that has an overall higher efficiency, compared to one selected which neglects the manœuvring motion. To achieve this aim, a ship manœuvring simulator has been developed which incorporates a modified mathematical propeller model that accounts for the unsteady manœuvring response of a ship subjected to an environment in which she is expected to sail. The developed simulator has an iterative routine which enables it to select a propeller from a standard series that has the highest efficiency for the route in question. Case studies are constructed which highlight how the efficiency of a propeller fairs when using the newly proposed propeller selection method, compared to the conventional propeller selection perspective. The newly proposed propeller selection method is most suited to ships which are susceptible to relatively large drift angles and/or relatively high installed power requirements. Results from the case studies are encouraging, with a gain of 2.34% in open water propeller efficiency for a 3600 Twenty foot Equivalent Unit container ship, equating to a saving of 3.22% in Carbon Dioxide emissions.
Analog Circuit Design: Robust Design, Sigma Delta Converters, RFID

Analog Circuit Design contains the contribution of 18 tutorials of the 19th workshop on Advances in Analog Circuit Design. Each part discusses a specific to-date topic on new and valuable design ideas in the area of analog circuit design. Each part is presented by six experts in that field and state of the art information is shared and overviewed. This book is number 20 in this successful series of Analog Circuit Design, providing valuable information and excellent overviews of:Robust Design,chaired byHerman Casier, ConsultantSigma Delta Converters,chaired by Prof. Michiel Steyaert, Catholic University LeuvenRFID,chaired byProf. Arthur van Roermund, Eindhoven University of TechnologyAnalog Circuit Design is an essential reference source for analog circuit designers and researchers wishing to keep abreast with the latest development in the field. The tutorial coverage also makes it suitable for use in an advanced design course.
THE EFFECT OF NON-PERFORMING FINANCING AND THIRD PARTY FUNDS ON THE PROFITABILITY THROUGH PS/RS AND PLS FINANCING

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of increasing PS/RS and PLS financing and profitability at Islamic Commercial Banks (BUS) in Indonesia during the 2015-2019 period, and experiencing a decline from 2019 to 2020. PS/RS and PLS financing can use mudharabah and musharakah contract schemes. Mudharabah financing is based on profit sharing, while Musharaka is based on profit-loss sharing. This study aims to obtain empirical evidence regarding the effect of non-performing financing and third-party funds on profitability through PS/RS and PLS financing. The population used in this study were all Islamic Commercial Banks in Indonesia in the 2015-2020 period. The data analysis technique used is Partial Least Square with SmartPLS software version 3. The results of the study found a direct effect of non-performing financing on profitability. The results of the study did not find a direct effect of non-performing financing on PS/RS and PLS financing. In addition, third party funds do not have a direct effect on profit-sharing and profitability-based financing. The results also did not find an indirect effect of non-performing financing and third-party funds on profitability.
Empowering Traditional Birth Attendants as Agents of Maternal and Neonatal Immunization Uptake in a Developing Country: a Repeated Measures Design.

Background: Adequate immunization coverage in rural communities remain a challenge. Traditional birth attendants (TBAs) form an integral part of the social, cultural and religious fabric in most rural communities in Nigeria. Despite their limitations in handling the complications of childbirth, TBAs are widely accepted and patronized, especially in rural areas. The objectives of the project were to empower TBAs and assess the use of a culturally adapted audio-visual workshop intervention to change their knowledge, attitude and willingness to promote immunization uptake. Methods: A repeated-measures design that used a convenience sampling technique to select 90 TBAs from the three geopolitical zones of Imo State, Nigeria. The TBAs were engaged through a culturally adapted audio-visual workshop. Data were collected pre and post intervention using a pretested questionnaire. Chi square test was done to determine any significant association with the zone of practice and paired sample t-test analysis to determine any significant pre and post intervention change. Level of significance was set at p ≤ ·05.Results: More than half of the TBAs had at most, a secondary level of education (54·4 %). The average length of time they practiced as TBAs was 16 years with an average of ten birth deliveries per month. After the intervention, all the respondents (100%) reported a willingness to always promote immunization uptake and also, there was a statistically significant increase in Knowledge (p<·000). Similarly, the level of knowledge in the post intervention period appeared to be significantly associated with the zone of practice (p= ·027). Conclusion: The workshop intervention empowered the TBAs irrespective of their zones of residence by successfully improving their knowledge, though at varying levels; and consequently, their willingness to always promote immunization uptake.
Parallel barrier effectiveness under free-flowing traffic conditions

The National Transportation Systems Center, in support of the Federal Highway Administration and seventeen sponsoring state transportation agencies is conducting a National Pooled-Fund Study (NPFS), HP&R 0002-136, "Evaluation of Performance of Experimental Highway Noise Barriers. ' The first publication supporting the NPFS, FHWA-RD-90-105, 'Parallel Barrier Effectiveness, Dulles Noise Barrier Project", presented measured results and evaluations of parallel barriers subject to controlled traffic conditions. This document is the second publication supporting the NPFS. It presents the results of a measurement study performed at a highway noise barrier site located along Interstate 495 in Montgomery County, Maryland. The objective of the study was to measure the degradation in acoustic performance of a highway noise barrier due to the close proximity of a parallel barrier on the opposite side of the roadway. The test site selected for measurements consisted of a contiguous arrangement of two parallel reflective noise barriers followed by a single noise barrier. Five-minute, energy-averaged, A-weighted noise levels were computed from data measured simultaneously at identical heights and offset positions behind the single and parallel barrier arrangements. Measured results show barrier insertion loss degradations of . 6 to 2.8 dBA, dependent on microphone height and offset distance behind the barrier. In addition, three parallel-barrier prediction programs were used to model the study site (BARRIER, BARRIER-X, and IMAGE-3). A comparison of the measured and predicted results is presented.
The New Age of Innovation: Driving Cocreated Value Through Global Networks

Named one of the "Best Books on Innovation, 2008" by BusinessWeek magazine From the greatest minds in business today comes a groundbreaking new blueprint for executing the next stage of customer-created value. C.K. Prahalad, the world's premier business thinker, and IT scholar M.S. Krishnan unveil the critical missing link in connecting strategy to execution--building organizational capabilities that allow companies to achieve and sustain continuous change and innovation. The New Age of Innovation reveals that the key to creating value and the future growth of every business depends on accessing a global network of resources to co-create unique experiences with customers, one at a time. To achieve this, CEOs, executives, and managers at every level must transform their business processes, technical systems, and supply chain management, implementing key social and technological infrastructure requirements to create an ongoing innovation advantage. In this landmark work, Prahalad and Krishnan explain how to accomplish this shift--one where IT and the management architecture form the corporation's fundamental foundation. This book provides strategies for Redesigning systems to co-create value with customers and connect all parts of a firm to this process Measuring individual behavior through smart analytics Ceaselessly improving the flexibility and efficiency in all customer-facing and back-end processes Treating all involved individuals--customers, employees, investors, suppliers--as unique Working across cultures and time-zones in a seamless global network Building teams that are capable of providing high-quality, low-cost solutions rapidly To successfully compete on the battlefields of 21st-century business, companies must reinvent their processes and culture in order to sustain innovative solutions. The New Age of Innovation is a complete program for achieving this transformation to meet the needs of the end consumer of the future.