Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Feed into milk : a new applied feeding system for dairy cows : an advisory manual

This manual explains the background and principles involved in deriving the FiM system and provides the rationale and the equations for the prediction of intake and the calculation of the requirements and supply of energy and protein. In addition the manual recognizes that an applied feeding system is only part of the process of diet formulation and provides a series of decision support systems (DSS) to assist in building rations for dairy cows.
Carbon Footprint Cost Index: Measuring the Cost of Airport Pavement Sustainability

The airport pavement design process for construction and maintenance projects is typically only considers pavement alternatives on a basis of initial cost. With recent concern for the impact of these projects on the environment, airports are seeking to include sustainability into their pavement maintenance treatment selection decisions. The paper proposes a new decision criterion that integrates sustainability with initial cost, essentially quantifying the “bang for the buck” and permitting airport pavement managers to justify investing in higher cost treatments on a basis of enhanced sustainability. The metric is termed the carbon footprint cost index and measures the relative cost of reducing a pavement project’s carbon footprint. The paper also presents a methodology based on the Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP) for integrating the index into the typical airport pavement construction/maintenance project design process and demonstrates the utility of the new metric by applying it to a case study project at the Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City. The paper concludes that the carbon footprint cost index provides a simple way to enhance pavement sustainability at airports across the nation. Utilizing an AHP can guide the decision as well. The AHP allows weighting of cost, performance and sustainability. Additionally, a framework for determining when to increase the budget for pavement preservation and sustainability requirements is presented to assist owners in the decision making process, using initial cost, life cycle cost, and carbon footprint.
Bridge deck behaviour revisited

Since its publication in 1976 up to the present day, Edmund Hambly’s book “Bridge Deck Behaviour” has remained a valuable resource for bridge engineers. During this period the processing power and storage capacity of computers has increased by a factor of over 1000 and analysis software has improved greatly in sophistication and ease of use. In spite of the increases in computing power, bridge deck analysis methods have not changed to the same extent, and grillage analysis remains the standard procedure for most structures. In this paper the advantages and disadvantages of using more complex analysis procedures are examined. The following topics are covered: 1. Alternatives to grillage analysis; 2. Comparison of design actions and deflections from alternative analysis methods; 3. Analysis of secondary effects; 4. Non-linear analysis; 5. Advanced analysis in the design office. Recommendations are presented that enable the advantages of advanced analysis techniques to be realised, whilst retaining the efficiency of grillage analysis. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E211602.
OBSERVATIONS OF THE STRUCTURAL ACOUSTICS OF AUTOMOBILES

Three structural acoustic databases are discussed. The first is an illustration of the variability of the structural acoustics of nominally identical automobiles due to naturally occurring environmental conditions and to normal manufacturing conditions. The second is a database that illustrates the range of tire/vehicle transfer characteristics that occur in various models of automobiles. The third is a two-dimensional measurement of the vibration pattern of a tire that shows the wave behavior of the tire and suggests a relatively simple model of the tire for modeling purposes. The implications of these results to future design philosophy and better interior noise in automobiles is discussed. For the covering abstract see ITRD E107776.
A Validation Procedure for Landscape Connectivity Approaches: Evaluation of The Accuracy of Ecological Corridor Locations.

ContextConnectivity conservation analysis is based on a wide range of approaches designed to locate key ecological corridors in order to maintain multispecies flows. However, the lack of validation procedures with accessible data prevents from selecting the most accurate approach.ObjectivesWe propose a new validation procedure to evaluate the accuracy of ecological corridor locations in landscape connectivity approaches. We applied this procedure to compare three modelling approaches and select the most accurate. MethodsOur procedure validates ecological corridor tracks with independent presence-only data, under the hypothesis that species should be present within or near the corridors (according to resistance distance) if the corridors have been correctly modelled. We applied Maxent and circuit theory to locate ecological corridors for forest bird species in a rural landscape following three approaches based on land cover, umbrella species and multispecies presence data. We compared the proportion of overlaid corridors among the three approaches, and selected the most accurate one according to our validation index.ResultsThe corridors modelled from species presence data (umbrella and multispecies approaches) were more consistent than the habitat-based (land cover) approach. The multispecies approach was the most accurate while habitat approach was the least accurate in locating ecological corridors.ConclusionsOur procedure can be used to: (1) evaluate the accuracy of the location of ecological corridors, (2) select the best approach to locate ecological corridors, and (3) validate the underlying assumptions of landscape connectivity approaches (e.g. dispersal and matrix resistance values).
Air Rage: Crisis in the Skies

This book explores the scope of the modern problem of air rage during flight. Over 100 actual incidences of air rage are used to illustrate the severity of this phenomenon, and fundamental causes are outlined and discussed. These include: flight delays/cancellations, confusion over carry-on baggage, alcohol and illegal drug abuse, mental illness, deportation of illegal immigrants, and lack of penalties for offenders. The overall aim is to make readers aware of the magnitude of the problem, and offer suggestions to solve this emerging crisis in aviation.
FAKTOR – FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI TERJADINYA FRAUD DI SEKTOR PEMERINTAHAN(Studi Kasus Pada Dinas Se-Kota Surakarta)

Zulkarnain, Rifqi Mirza, 2013. “Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Terjadinya Fraud Di Sektor Pemerintahan (Studi Kasus Pada Dinas Se-Kota Surakarta)”. Skripsi. Jurusan Akuntansi. Fakultas Ekonomi. Universitas Negeri Semarang. Pembimbing I. Drs. Sukardi Ikhsan, M.Si, Pembimbing II. Drs. Fachrurrozie, M.Si. Kata Kunci : Fraud, Persepsi, Sektor Pemerintahan Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali persepsi para pegawai di instansi pemerintahan mengenai kecenderungan terjadinya fraud di sektor pemerintahan dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Berdasarkan latar belakang tersebut, maka dapat dirumuskan permasalahannya yaitu: Bagaimana pengaruh keefektifan sistem pengendalian internal, kesesuaian kompensasi, kultur organisasi, perilaku tidak etis, gaya kepemimpinan, sistem pengendalian internal dan penegakan hukum terhadap fraud di sektor pemerintahan Penelitian ini menggunakan Sampel responden sejumlah 115 pegawai instansi pemerintahan di Kota Surakarta. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan quota sampling. Pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis full model Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan alat analisis smartPLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh negatif antara keefektifan sistem pengendalian intern dengan fraud di sektor pemerintahan, terdapat pengaruh negatif antara kesesuaian kompensasi dengan fraud di sektor pemerintahan, tidak terdapat pengaruh antara kultur organisasi dengan fraud di sektor pemerintahan, terdapat pengaruh positif antara perilaku tidak etis dengan fraud di sektor pemerintahan, terdapat pengaruh negatif antara gaya kepemimpinan dengan fraud di sektor pemerintahan, terdapat pengaruh negatif sistem pengendalian internal terhadap fraud di sektor pemerintahan, tidak terdapat pengaruh penegakan hukum terhadap fraud di sektor pemerintahan. Saran dalam penelitian ini kepada instansi pemerintah di Kota Surakarta yaitu diharapkan dapat meningkatkan keeefektifan informasi dan komunikasi, promosi, ketepatan waktu, relasi dan etika pemimpin, pemantauan dan proses penegakan hukum dan menghindari faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi terjadinya fraud. Bagi penelitian selanjutnya diharapkan dapat memperluas objek penelitian, tidak hanya dilakukan di dinas pemerintahan saja tetapi juga dilakukan di instansi lain. Selain itu juga dapat diperluas di sektor swasta dan perbankan yang terdeteksi mengalami fraud.
Development and individual identification of captive Ziegler’s crocodile newt Tylototriton ziegleri

Tylototriton ziegleri is a newt native to Vietnam with a very limited range and assessed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. It is rarely found in captivity. Larval husbandry, based on field conditions, had mixed success with a high proportion of egg hatch and relatively rapid larval growth rates but also substantial larval mortality, probably due to high stocking density. Larvae started to hatch after 23 days and after 77-79 days had metamorphosed at a mean mass of 1.6 g; juveniles grew at an average of about 0.3 g/month. The primary animal carer was able to use wart patterns to distinguish between four individuals but scope for use on a larger scale was not supported when tested using computer-assisted individual identification software (WildID) or expert observers.
An Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering

Part 1 Basic reliability models: the failure distribution constant failure rate model time-dependent failure models reliability of systems state dependent systems physical reliability models design for reliability maintainability design for maintainability availability. Part 2 The analysis of failure data: data collection and empirical methods reliabilty testing reliability growth testing identifying failure and repair distribution goodness-of-fit tests. Part 3 Application: reliability estimation and application implementation.
Leading Curriculum Development

Acknowledgments About the Author Preface List of Figures 1. Defining Effective Curriculum Leadership What Is Curriculum? Curriculum is the Essential Function Dynamic Curriculum Leadership School Leaders Must Also Be Curriculum Leaders The Leader as Helper and Guide Accepting the Challenge of Curriculum Leadership Summary End Notes 2. Basic Tasks of Curriculum Leadership Defining the Program Collarborating for Success Providing the Path Coordinating Activity The Leader's Role Summary End Notes 3. Making Curriculum Purposeful Finding Your School Philosophy Techniques for Finding Consensus If-Then Logic The Role of Standards and Benchmarks Clarifying Goals and Objectives Pre-Assessing School Capacity Establishing a Destination Validation as a Critical Element Summary Sample Problems and Leader Actions End Notes 4. Building the School Curriculum Team Selecting the Team Using Committees to Activate Change Small Groups Conducting Meetings Conferencing Other Methods of Effective Communication Leadership Style and Climate Formation Achieving Consensus for School Improvement Summary Sample Problems and Leader Actions End Notes 5. Constructing the Path for Curriculum Improvement Visioning Clarifying the Steps The Use of Feedback in Curriculum Work Management and Time-Dating Goals Standards as Boundaries, Not Goals Summary Sample Problems and Leader Actions End Notes 6. Detailed Planning to Implement Change Curriculum Mapping Alignment Criteria Standards in the Curriculum An Emerging Blueprint for School Improvement Planning Tools That Empower Summary Sample Problems and Leader Actions End Notes 7. Curriculum Improvement Means Staff Development Teachers as the Critical Ingedient Why Many Teachers Dislike Staff Development Preferred Staff Development Designs Assessing Staff Development Efforts A Word About Adult Learners Curriculum as the Rationale for Staff Development Summary Sample Problems and Leader Actions End Notes 8. Closing the Circle Through Evaluation General Functions A Generic Design Four Purposes of Evaluation Eight Areas for Study Using Technology in Evaluation Summary Sample Problems and Leader Actions End Notes 9. Coordinating Successful Curriculum Work Some Reasons for Curriculum Failure The Elements of a Comprehensive Plan We're All in This Together Planning Tools Reporting to the Board and Superintendent Timing Is Everything in School Improvement Program Evaluation and Review A Bath Tub Filling Up Boosters That Can Accelerate Change Summary Sample Problems and Leader Actions End Notes Resource A. Reproducible Planning Sheets Resource B. Standard Curriculum Planning Resources Resource C. Curriculum Resources Sites on the Internet Resource D. Recommended Resource for Keeping Up-to-Date Resource E. Glossary of Terms References Index
Musculoskeletal Disorders in Agriculture: A Review from Web of Science Core Collection

Agricultural workers suffer from many work-related illnesses. Some of the most common include musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). These types of disorders are caused by diverse factors. This research study intends to demonstrate the worldwide concern for MSD in agriculture. The objective is to compile and recognize in detail all the available studies on musculoskeletal disorders in agriculture developed in the world and by countries in the last 26 years. The Web of Science database was used for this purpose. Two hundred and fifty-six documents were found, of which 221 were finally selected for inclusion in the study. The studies span a period from 1995 to 2020. Of these, studies that were linked to improving sustainability stood out. Most of the research of this type emanates from developed countries. The conclusions to be drawn are that few countries pay attention to this area and that preventive measures are insufficient. Mechanization and improvement in work methods and organization are methods to reduce risks.
Brain Response to a Knee Proprioception Task Among Persons With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction and Controls

Knee proprioception deficits and neuroplasticity have been indicated following injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Evidence is, however, scarce regarding brain response to knee proprioception tasks and the impact of ACL injury. This study aimed to identify brain regions associated with the proprioceptive sense of joint position at the knee and whether the related brain response of individuals with ACL reconstruction differed from that of asymptomatic controls. Twenty-one persons with unilateral ACL reconstruction (mean 23 months post-surgery) of either the right (n = 10) or left (n = 11) knee, as well as 19 controls (CTRL) matched for sex, age, height, weight and current activity level, performed a knee joint position sense (JPS) test during simultaneous functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Integrated motion capture provided real-time knee kinematics to activate test instructions, as well as accurate knee angles for JPS outcomes. Recruited brain regions during knee angle reproduction included somatosensory cortices, prefrontal cortex and insula. Neither brain response nor JPS errors differed between groups, but across groups significant correlations revealed that greater errors were associated with greater ipsilateral response in the anterior cingulate (r = 0.476, P = 0.009), supramarginal gyrus (r = 0.395, P = 0.034) and insula (r = 0.474, P = 0.008). This is the first study to capture brain response using fMRI in relation to quantifiable knee JPS. Activated brain regions have previously been associated with sensorimotor processes, body schema and interoception. Our innovative paradigm can help to guide future research investigating brain response to lower limb proprioception.
LIS education in Macau: Big challenges for a small territory

This paper chronicles the history of LIS education in Macau and profiles the current situation. It then goes on to highlight the problems arising from the present situation and to analyze the reasons for the absence of a formal LIS school in Macau. Three options to move forward with the aim of providing a formal and quality LIS education in Macau are proposed. The advantages and disadvantages of these three options are examined and one option considered the most practicable is suggested for adoption.
Adoption of MOOCs in the U.S. Higher Education: An Absorptive Capacity Perspective

Advanced information technologies have enabled the development of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which have the potential to transform higher education. Why are some schools able to more easily embrace this technology-based model of teaching, while others are reluctant to jump aboard? Applying the theory of absorptive capacity, we examine the role of a school’s educational IT – including its investments in both IT capabilities and IT governance structures – in becoming a MOOC producer. Using a unique longitudinal dataset that combines the complete history of MOOC adoption by US colleges and universities, and their use of educational IT, we find that prior educational IT capabilities such as 1) the use of Web 2.0, social media and other interactive tools for teaching, and 2) the school’s prior experience with distance education and hybrid teaching are positively associated with MOOC adoption. We also find that the contribution of educational IT capabilities to MOOC adoption is moderated by IT governance practices. When the provision of educational IT supporting services are highly decentralized, educational IT capabilities have a greater impact on the probability of a school adopting a MOOC than when these services are primarily provided by the central IT organization. We discuss the implications for research and practice.
Correlation Between 25-Hydroxy-Vitamin D and Parkinson's Disease: A Case-Control Study

Background: Previous cross-sectional studies have shown that Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients have lower serum 25- hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations than controls. whether the research in other regions findings are generalizable to China populations remains untested in other studies. In this case-control study we examined the Correlation between 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and Parkinson's disease.Methods: We establish an association between deficiency of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and PD in a case-control study of 100 PD patients and 100 control subjects free of neurologic disease in the First Affliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University.Results: Total 25-hydroxy-vitamin D levels, were deficient in 21% of patients with PD compared with 4% of controls. In univariate analyses Plasma levels of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D were associated with PD(p<0.001), respectively. In multivariate analyses, Vitamin D deficiency(25(OH)D <20 ng/mL) were significant associated with PD (p=0.008,OR=17.13,95% CI, 2.082-141.075). Individuals with levels in the lowest quartile of 25(OH)D values had the highest prevalence of PD(p =0.026,OR=11.786,95%CI,1.342-103.51)compared with individuals with values in the highest quartile.Conclusions: Our study reveals an association between 25-hydroxy-vitamin D and PD.Patients with incident PD had significantly lower serum 25(OH)D concentrations than age-matched controls, High-risk PD patients with vitamin D deficiency who have not yet developed exercise impairment, these populations should undergo vitamin D measurement and vitamin D treatment as soon as possible.
Lobbyists for hire

Lobbyists for hire - mercenary soldiers for the anonymous empire? lobbyists for hire - public relations and group theoretical perspectives lobbyists for hire - the clients lobbyists for hire - a profile (part one) lobbyists for hire - a profile (part two) lobbyists for hire - the decision-makers lobbyists for hire - corporate accessories. Appendices: a note on commercial lobbying and parliamentary representation attributes for the "perfect" lobbyist for hire.
MICROBIAL PROLIFERATION IN BILGES AND ITS RELATION TO PITTING CORROSION OF HULL PLATE OF IN-SHORE VESSELS

Microbially accelerated corrosion is a well documented phenomenon and has affected the marine industry spasmodically. In recent years very sever pitting corrosion has occurred regularly in the bottom plates of in-shore vessels, in the worst cases perforating the hull, It is believed to have been accelerated by the proliferation of microorganisms, particularly sulphate reducing bacteria, in the bilge water. The increase in the number of incidents is believed to be a direct consequence of the regulations and associated costs, which have led to a reduced frequency of bilge discharge. However, there are also well documented incidents of hull perforation in offshore vessels, attributed to design features which trap pockets of stagnant bilge water. The microbes involved and the corrosion mechanisms are discussed, together with a number of strategies for remediation and avoidance.
Understanding science lessons : five years of science teaching

Children learning science year 7 - new children, new school year 8 - "George was eager.but putting pen to paper, forget it" year 9 - "what's a slag, Mr Western? " year 10 - "first, I have to cover the syllabus" year 11 - revision, exams and moving on children learning science?
Patients with end-stage kidney disease have markedly abnormal cortical hip parameters by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

BACKGROUND Patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) have higher fracture rates and post-fracture mortality than the general population, but bone mineral density by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is less predictive of fracture in this patient group. Bone biopsy and high-resolution imaging indicate that cortical thickness (CT) is reduced and cortical porosity is increased in ESKD. The aim of this study was to assess cortical parameters using DXA in patients with ESKD. It was hypothesized that these parameters would show deterioration and be associated with fracture. METHODS Using advanced hip analysis, normal age-related ranges were determined from 752 female and 861 male femur scans and were compared with scans of 226 patients with ESKD at the time of transplantation. RESULTS Compared with controls, female patients had lower mean±SD CT (mms) at the femoral neck (FN) (2.59 ± 1.42 versus 5.23 ± 1.85), calcar (3.46 ± 1.07 versus 5.09 ± 1.30) and shaft (4.42 ± 1.21 versus 7.44 ± 2.07; P < 0.001 for each), and buckling ratios were higher (8.21 ± 4.6 versus 3.63 ± 1.42; P < 0.001), indicating greater FN instability. All findings were similar for men. Prevalent fracture was documented in 28.8% of patients; 12.4% vertebral only, 8.4% non-vertebral only and 8% vertebral plus non-vertebral. In adjusted models, each 1 SD reduction in FN CT and increase in the buckling ratio was associated with a respective 1.73 (1.22-2.46)- and 1.82 (1.49-2.86)-fold increase in the risk of prevalent vertebral fracture. CONCLUSIONS In patients with ESKD, DXA-derived cortical parameters are markedly abnormal compared with age- and sex-matched controls. These parameters should be assessed for incident fracture prediction and targeting treatment.