Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
US/UK Mental Models of Planning: The Relationship Between Plan Detail and Plan Quality

This paper presents the results of a research study applying a new cultural analysis method to capture commonalities and differences between US and UK mental models of operational planning. The results demonstrate the existence of fundamental differences between the way US and UK planners think about what it means to have a high quality plan. Specifically, the present study captures differences in how US and UK planners conceptualize plan quality. Explicit models of cultural differences in conceptions of plan quality are useful for establishing performance metrics for multinational planning teams. This paper discusses the prospects of enabling automatic evaluation of multinational team performance by combining recent advances in cultural modelling with enhanced ontology languages.
Multiple Model Adaptive Estimation and Control Redistribution for the Vista F-16

Abstract : Performance characteristics of a Multiple Model Adaptive Estimation and Control Redistribution (MMAE/CR) algorithm are evaluated against single and double actuator and sensor failures. MMAE alone can compensate for sensor failures, whereas Control Redistribution compensates for actuator failures by redistributing commands, initially intended for failed actuators, to the unfailed actuators in such a way that the desired system response is achieved. Both failure detection and compensation capabilities are developed and analyzed through an extensive amount of simulation data, particularly addressing multiple failures. Simulations are performed utilizing the high fidelity, non-linear six degree of freedom Simulation Rapid Prototyping Facility for the VISTA F-16, for both benign and maneuvering scenarios. Methods utilized to incorporate the MMAE/CR techniques are examined and modifications required to enhance performance are also presented. Results are presented which indicate the techniques incorporated provide an excellent means of both failure detection and compensation for the failures of both actuators and sensors. Approximately 98 percent of all secondary failures were successfully detected, and the majority of these detections are shown to occur in less than . 5 seconds. The techniques of Multiple Model Adaptive Estimation and Control Redistribution are shown to complement each other well by providing improved failure detection in the face of actuator failures through the redistribution of the dither signal (used to enhance identifiability when there are no maneuvering commands to excite the system), and improved control authority through enhanced state variable estimation in the face of sensor failures.
ART Uptake Among HIV Positive Adolescents: The Effect of Mass Media Campaigns in Southwestern Uganda

Background: Globally about 1.7 million adolescents between the ages of 10 and 19 were living with HIV in 2019, of these, about 1.5 million were living in sub-Saharan Africa and approximately above 127,000 were living in Uganda. However uptake of ART is still low among adolescents especially in low income countries due to lack of information they need to understand HIV and its management. Therefore, we set out to explore the influence of mass media campaigns on promoting ART uptake among HIV positive adolescents in Southwestern Uganda.Methods: A phenomenological qualitative cross-sectional study design was adopted to explore the influence of mass media campaigns on the promotion of ART Uptake among adolescents. We conducted 7 FGDs with Adolescents living with HIV aged 10-19 years and 5 key informants’ interviews with the health care workers in the adolescents’ HIV clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. Data was transcribed verbatim and translated from Runyankole to English. Two researchers reviewed all the transcripts, developed a codebook identifying the emerging subthemes from which we manually generated the themes in relation to our research question. Results: Results revealed a large breadth of awareness and knowledge possessed by adolescents about mass media campaigns. This ranged from knowing the various messages that were being aired out and the channels which carried these messages. These campaigns acted as catalysts to ART uptake and adherence since they inspired participants to accept themselves thus managing a number of limitations. Our participants preferred broadcast media channels and messages that featured successful stories of HIV positive living people. Conclusion: HIV mass media campaigns promoted ART uptake among HIV positive adolescents. It is recommended that HIV health service providers take into account the unique needs and nature of adolescents while designing and airing out various media campaigns which would influence their positive living and thus leading to their increased health life expectancy.
Environmental reporting protocols for the cosmetics industry: a comparative analysis of Japanese and UK on-line publications

The turnover of the cosmetics industry is circa 200 billion Euros worldwide and it accounts for around 7 per cent of the chemicals sector. A life cycle assessment of typical products in this sector show impacts with respect to aerosol use, packaging waste, Volatile Organic Compounds and environmental hormones. However, the focus to date in terms of voluntary reporting in the EC has been on animal protection and rights as opposed to impacts on the natural environment. Part of the aim of socio-environmental reporting is to address the concerns of consumers as stakeholders. These concerns in turn are determined by socio-cultural norms and attitudes which are likely to differ across regions, countries and sub-sections of the population. The hypothesis that we test in this study is that the voluntary reporting of socio-environmental performance differs in content based on the cultural dimensions of the target audience. In order to test this hypothesis, this paper reports the findings of a detailed study of socioenvironmental reporting in the cosmetics industry in both Japan and the UK. The findings of this study are that there are significant variations in the on-line environmental reporting protocols between the UK and Japanese sample sub-sets, despite the fact that the majority of the firms in the sample have an international client base. We present policy suggestions for harmonisation in light of these findings.
Analysis Effect of Leadership Style and Work Stress on Employee Productivity with Moderating Variable Compensation

: Business competition in the era of globalization is very competitive, providers of products and services must have the advantage to win the competition with competitors. To support the excellence of service providers, a service provider company is required to have employees who have a good level of performance in achieving the goals of the company. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of leadership style and work stress on employee productivity with compensation as a moderating variable. A questionnaire was used to collect primary data related to the variables of leadership style, work stress, compensation, and employee productivity given to the entire population of field employees from the study, amounting to 34 people. The analysis method used is descriptive analysis method and analysis method based on Partial Least Square. The result show that leadership style has a significant positive effect on employee productivity with original sample equal 0.333, work stress has a significant negative effect on employee productivity with original sample equal -0.457, compensation moderates (strengthens) the influence of leadership style on employee productivity with original sample equal 0.453 and compensation moderates (weakens) the effect of work stress on employee productivity with original sample equal 0.379.
[Food patterns in Argentinian women related to socioeconomic and health factors during puerperium].

Introduction: Food choices and nutritional requirements of women, which vary throughout their life cycle, are unknown for Argentinian women. Objective: To identify Argentinian women's dietary patterns and their relation to socioeconomic and health characteristics, during puerperium. Method: The food intake of 249 puerperal women was assessed for a cross-sectional study. Dietary patterns were determined by factor analysis, whose adherence was associated with different variables through Spearman's correlation and multivariate analyses. Results: Three patterns were revealed: macronutritional (MP), phytochemical (PP) and energetic (EP). Physical activity and family history of cardiometabolic diseases were positively associated to MP adherence (odds ratio [OR] = 2.69 and 2.68, respectively). Women without formal employment adhered less to PP (OR = 0.49). Low educational level increased adherence to EP (OR = 2.20). Body mass index correlated inversely to PP (rho = -0.16). Correspondence analysis revealed that high adherence to MP and PP were associated with formal employment, high educational level, adequate physical activity, normal body mass index and a diverse diet. Conclusion: Food choices were conditioned by family disease, physical activity, employment, and educational level. We identified three dietary patterns in postpartum women, which constitute an original contribution to future nutritional approaches.
Transformers and Inductors for Power Electronics: Theory, Design and Applications

Based on the fundamentals of electromagnetics, this clear and concise text explains basic and applied principles of transformer and inductor design for power electronic applications. It details both the theory and practice of inductors and transformers employed to filter currents, store electromagnetic energy, provide physical isolation between circuits, and perform stepping up and down of DC and AC voltages.
Laboratory evaluation of MIL-T-83133 JP-8 fuel in army diesel engines. Interim report, October 1984-January 1988

Abstract : To support the need to upgrade aviation turbine fuel JP-8 from 'emergency' to 'alternate' status for diesel-powered equipment and to further advance its use as a single-fuel concept, four Army diesel engines were evaluated by dynamometer tests in cyclic endurance test procedures using JP-8 fuel and compared to baseline performance using diesel fuel (DF-2). Results showed the advantages for JP-8 fuel to include: Increased engine efficiency at the maximum power conditions, Lower rate of cylinder combustion chamber deposit formation, Less contamination of the engine lubricant, Less wear of the upper ring area, Lower rate of depletion of the lubricant additives, Less corrosive wear of the engine bearings, and Fewer deposits on the fuel injectors. JP-8 was found to be satisfactory for use in all engines tested. Abnormal wear occurred in the fuel injection pump of the GM 6.2L engine while operating on JP-8 during an engine dynamometer test. This wear resulted in higher fuel delivery rates and erratic injection timing. Later field tests did not show such wear problems. the use of JP-8 in the diesel-engine powered vehicles holds some advantages, notably for the engine and oil durability for most engines tested. The disadvantages include reduced vehicle range and reduced maximum power.
An Adaptive Multi-Agent System With Duplex Control Laws for Distributed Resource Allocation

In this paper, we present an adaptive multi-agent system with duplex control laws for non-smooth resource allocation problem, where the decisions are subjected to local constraints and network resource constraints. The multi-agent system based on the distance penalty function method is developed in three sets of coupled differential inclusions or equations, where the last set of differential equations are designated to learn an adaptive penalty vector. In the multi-agent system, proportional and integral controls can be performed from two different layers of the multiplex control network with an independent communication topology at each layer. The existence of equilibrium points and convergence of the multi-agent system are proven for achieving optimal resource allocation starting from any initial resource allocation. Finally, the simulation results of two illustrative examples are discussed to substantiate the theoretical results.
Forecasting and time series: An applied approach. 3rd. ed.

The Third Edition of FORECASTING AND TIME SERIES illustrates the importance of forecasting and the various statistical techniques that can be used to produce forecasts. Bruce L. Bowerman and Richard T. O'Connell clearly demonstrate the necessity of using forecasts to make intelligent decisions in marketing, finance, personnel management, production scheduling, process control, and strategic management.
Deciding to adopt traceability in practice : influencing this decision

In literature, (requirements) traceability is regarded as a very useful concept. In this research, traceability is seen as ? the ability to describe and follow the life of a requirement, in both a forward and backward direction? (Gotel and Finkelstein, 1994). Many experienced practitioners also see the use of traceability. Yet in practice it is not adopted as much as one would expect. This gave rise to the following research: What are the factors that influence the adoption of requirements traceability in a development project, and how should one go about these factors to influence the adoption of traceability? Answering this question shows the issues with regard to the adoption of traceability, but also provides ideas about how Ordina should deal with this. To achieve this goal and to answer the central research question, an explorative research study was performed. The research technique chosen here was the use of case studies. First, a theoretical base has been developed, in order to gain an insight into the issues at hand. Subsequently, this theory was confronted with the findings of the empirical research, leading to an adaptation of the theoretical base.
Acoustical characterization and parameter optimization of polymeric noise control materials

ACOUSTICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION OF POLYMERIC NOISE CONTROL MATERIALS by Emile N. Homsi The sound transmission loss (STL) characteristics of polymer-based materials are considered. Analytical models that predict, characterize and optimize the STL of polymeric materials, with respect to physical parameters that affect performance, are developed for single layer panel configuration and adapted for layered panel construction with homogenous core. An optimum set of material parameters is selected and translated into practical applications for validation. Sound attenuating thermoplastic materials designed to be used as barrier systems in the automotive and consumer industries have certain acoustical characteristics that vary in function of the stiffness and density of the selected material. The validity and applicability of existing theory is explored, and since STL is influenced by factors such as the surface mass density of the panel's material, a method is modified to improve STL performance and optimize load-bearing attributes. An experimentally derived function is applied to the model for better correlation. In-phase and out-of-phase motion of top and bottom layers are considered. It was found that the layered construction of the coinjection type would exhibit fused planes at the interface and move in-phase. The model for the single layer case is adapted to the layered case where it would behave as a single panel. Primary physical parameters that affect STL are identified and manipulated. Theoretical analysis is linked to the resin's matrix attribute. High STL material with representative characteristics is evaluated versus standard resins. It was found that high STL could be achieved by altering materials' matrix and by integrating design solution in the low frequency range. A suggested numerical approach is described for STL evaluation of simple and complex geometries. In practice, validation on actual vehicle systems proved the adequacy of the acoustical characterization process. ACOUSTICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION OF POLYMERIC NOISE CONTROL MATERIALS
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES: IT'S DISRUPTION OF WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Advancements in information technology have provided many opportunities for people to stay connected both at work and in their personal lives. Researchers and the popular press have argued that such connectivity would bring increased flexibility to both the firm and the individual. For the firm, this flexibility was to lead to productivity gains, improve information transparency, and make it easier to meet and exceed the needs of customers. As for the individual employee, flexibility would improve worklife balance. The idea was that the individual could choose when and where to work, thus allowing one to mesh personal life and work life in a more harmonious way. What proponents did not fully explore was that such technological advancements would allow employers to create a new work culture that would use technology to make their employees do more, work longer hours and blur the boundaries between a person’s work life and personal life. In this paper, we argue that this is exactly what has happened to many people. We collected data from approximately 100 working professionals. Our results suggest that in many cases, company expectations that their employees use connectivity technologies have done more to damage work-life balance than to help it.
Large Deformation Finite Element Analysis of Gravity Installed Anchors in Clay

The OMNI-Max anchor is a multi-directional, self-inserting, gravity-installed anchor and used as foundation for mooring deep water offshore facilities, including risers and floating structures. The OMNI-Max anchor offers a cost effective anchoring solution with improved reliability in the mooring system. Pullout capacity and keying behavior are two important issues in the design of the OMNI-Max anchor. In this paper, the pullout capacity and the keying process of a vertically installed OMNI-Max anchor embedded in normally consolidated clay were simulated using three dimensional large deformation finite element analysis. In these numerical analyses, 10-node tetrahedral elements were used to predict the collapse loads of undrained geotechnical problems involving material incompressibility. Nodal joint elements were used to simulate the interaction between the anchor and soil. The effect of the loading angle on the keying behavior of the OMNI-Max anchor was considered. The analyses clearly show the two important processes (1) “keying”: the anchor rotates rapidly until reaching the best bearing capacity position; (2) “diving”: the anchor mainly translates with tiny rotation. It agrees well with the keying and diving phenomenon in published model test results.Copyright © 2014 by ASME
Initial Investigation on the Aerodynamic Performance of Flapping Wings for Nano Air Vehicles

Abstract : A four year project was approved with the purpose of increasing our understanding of the issues concerning the flight of very small air vehicles using flapping wings. This technical memorandum presents the progress made during the first year of the project. The potential impact of this technology on military operations and R&D is first described. The project plan, as revised during the first year, is presented. It combines the development of an ability to capture detailed flow physics using both a highly accurate Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solution and a tailored experimental facility with an engineering type method. The general characteristics of the target Nano Air Vehicle (NAV) to be studied, such as size, mass and wing motion, were established based on system considerations. Standard test cases in 2D and 3D for simulation and experimentation were set up by applying simplifications and scaling arguments to the target NAV. CFD simulations were initiated with the standard two dimensional test case previously defined. The in house INSflow code and the commercially available Fluent code were both used to solve this unsteady incompressible flow. Motion rigs in 2D and in 3D for the NRC IAR water tunnel were designed and are being fabricated. A micro PIV method was also developed. The required equipment, mainly a high frequency laser, was purchased. The system is being implemented.
Security Supervision and Management: The Theory and Practice of Asset Protection

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) has for many years provided materials to support its certification programs. The current edition of this book is being used as the core text for the Security Supervision and Management Training/Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) Program at IFPO. The CSSM was designed in 1988 to meet the needs of the security supervisor or senior protection officer. The book has enjoyed tremendous acceptance and success in the past, and the changes in this third edition, vetted by IFPO, make it still more current and relevant. Updates include 14 new chapters, 3 completely revised chapters, "Student Performance Objectives" in each chapter, and added information on related resources (both print and online). * Completion of the Security Supervision and Management Program is the initial step toward the Certified in Security Supervision and Management (CSSM) designation * Over 40 experienced security professionals contribute chapters in their area of specialty * Revised throughout, and completely updated with 14 new chapters on topics such as Leadership, Homeland Security, Strategic Planning and Management, Budget Planning, Career Planning, and much more. * Quizzes at the end of each chapter allow for self testing or enhanced classroom work
The Relationship between Financial Development and Economic Growth for Developing Countries: Panel Causality Analysis

Bu calismanin amaci, gelismekte olan ulkeler icin finansal gelisim ve ekonomik buyume arasindaki iliskinin incelenmesidir. Bu baglamda finansal gelisimi temsil eden finansal gelismislik indeksi ile ekonomik buyume degiskenleri kullanilarak ekonometrik bir model olusturulmustur. Finansal sistemin karmasik yapisi dikkate alinarak, ampirik model kapsaminda, dinamik duragan olmayan panel veri analizinden yararlanilmistir. Analize konu olan ulke grubu icin uzun donemde, finansal gelismislikten ekonomik buyumeye dogru tek yonlu bir nedensellik iliskisinin oldugu sonucuna ulasilmistir. Elde edilen bulgular, finansal gelisimin ekonomik buyumeyi olumlu etkiledigini savunan arz cekisli yaklasimi desteklemektedir.