Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Biochemical Systematics of Five Asteroids of the Family Asteriidae Based on Allozyme Variation

The family Asteriidae of the order Forcipulatida from Japanese waters includes the five common starfish species belonging to the five different genera. They are Asterias amurensis, Aphelasterias japonica, Distolasterias nipon, Coscinasterias acutispina and Plazaster borealis. The phylogenetic relationship of these five members were investigated by electrophoretic analyses of 15 different enzymes. From the allozyme variation observed in 31 genetic loci, the Nei's genetic distances between species were calculated and the molecular phylogenetic tree for the five species was constructed. The phylogenetic tree indicated the following: (1) The five species are phylogenetically divided into three clusters: (i) A. amurensis and P. borealis; (ii) A. japonica and D. nipon; and (iii) C. acutispina. (2) A. amurensis and P. borealis are the most closely related to each other and more recent species which evolved later. (3) A. japonica is more closely related to D. nipon than to other species. (4) C. acutispina is the most distant species of the five members. These electrophoretic results were discussed through the detailed comparison with molecular and non-molecular data, and the differentiation process of five species was speculated.
Communicating CSR in the digital age: an exploratory study of a CSR award winning company in Malaysia

The role of the government in driving corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in Malaysia remains fundamental from the start. Unlike its Western counterparts such as the United States or United Kingdom, Malaysian government has set in motion special CSR funding and incentives; which include tax exemptions for companies that have made substantial social investment to society. CSR has been embedded in business practices to attract international investors and to secure major business contracts. Ahmad (2012) found that CSR practice in Malaysia primarily functioned as a business strategy to remain competitive and subsequently drive the nation’s economic growth. CSR communication has received increased attention particularly after Bursa Malaysia made it mandatory for public listed firms to report on their CSR activities. However, conventional CSR reporting; either included in corporate annual report or standalone CSR report merely served to inform organizations’ commitment in pursuing responsible business practices without making any serious attempt to establish a direct and constant engagement with CSR’s key stakeholders i.e. CSR recipients, employees, community, volunteers and investors. This study argues that continues engagement with organizations’ stakeholders is essential to secure a continuous trust and support towards CSR initiatives. Social media could fill this void as they provide a strategic avenue for companies to have a timely and direct engagement with diverse stakeholders. At present, there is no empirical evidence found on the usage of social media to communicate organizations’ CSR initiatives among Malaysian firms. At the same time, to what extent CSR communication using the social media has helped organizations to engage with stakeholders, has not been sufficiently explored. In view of this gap, the study has addressed the overarching question on how organizations in Malaysia used social media to communicate CSR with their stakeholders. The findings among others showed a strong tendency to adopt a one-way communication strategy in communicating CSR related information with stakeholders. Despite social medias’ distinctive feature in fostering two-way communications, CSR communication remained as non-interactive. This research offers a critical insight on how CSR communication strategy has evolved in this digital era, and thus this would be an original contribution to the literature, particularly in the area of CSR communication in Malaysia.
STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF THE SEISMIC SERVICE ABILITY OF A BULLET TRAIN ALONG THE DEAD SEA FAULT

Abstract. The bullet train from Be’er-Sheva to Eilat in Israel is planned to be built in great vicinity to the Dead Sea Fault (DSF) and therefore susceptible to different seismic risks. Bullet trains are especially vulnerable to differential deformations and one of the engineering tasks associated with the train design is to evaluate the expected serviceability level with time. The paper presents statistical analyses conducted for the prediction of the anticipated deformation of the railway caused by multiple and single earthquake events as function of the exposure period. The analyses incorporate both a probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) and statistical disaggregation to select controlling events, using local seismicity data. The highlight of the analyses is its comprehensive approach to include four main features, from viewpoints of geotechnical engineering and earthquake engineering. Firstly, the soil constitutive model considers the effects of nonlinearity and plastic compaction due to cyclic loading. Plastic deformations during earthquakes are widely known phenomena and thus important to be taken into account for accurate deformation prediction. Secondly, the soil properties are distributed heterogeneously so that differential deformations can be evaluated, which are likely to occur in natural sediments. Thirdly, using an attenuation model, a potential cumulative absolute velocity (CAV) is evaluated at different return period based on Israeli local seismic zones and levels. Using statistical disaggregation, well representative earthquakes are selected and used for geomechanical analyses in order to predict deformation patterns. Forth, based on the results of 81 cases investigated, the fragility curves for the serviceability of the train are plotted. The resulting curves can be used as guideline to build the railway track for given exposure period of the structure and deformation tolerance.
Nonlinear control of matrix converter based on state feedback linearization

In order to avoid the impact of asymmetric grid-voltage and loads on the output current of MC(Matrix Converter),an MC nonlinear controller based on state feedback linearization is designed to precisely track the output current in real time. The mathematical model of MC output is built according to its topology and then transformed into a standard radiation nonlinear system by Park transformation,based on which,a state feedback linearization controller is designed. The MC with the designed controller and the traditional MC are compared by the simulation with MATLAB / Simulink,and the simulative results show that,the output current of the MC with the designed controller is effectively improved in abnormal working conditions,such as asymmetric three-phase voltage inputs,unbalanced three-phase loads. The designed controller is applied to an MC prototype and the commissioning results show its feasibility.
Chapter 7 Tracing Carbon Fluxes : Resolving Complexity Using Isotopes

All trophic systems, from a single cell to the global biosphere, depend on photosynthesis and metabolism of reduced carbon substrates. Cells and ecosystems are, in fact, interconnected and interdependent metabolic networks, which are operated by carbon substrate fluxes. Biotic and abiotic stresses can perturb these fluxes at different scales of biological organisation, from cell to organism (Chap. 1). Such perturbations can affect substrate partitioning between biochemical pathways and allocation between parts of an organism, potentially generating/involving tradeoffs between growth and defence activities (Chaps. 5, 10–12). Knowledge of these responses to stress can enhance our understanding of the controls and mechanisms of carbon fluxes in plants, plant–microbe associations and ecosystems. Moreover, it provides a mechanistic foundation for physiologically based models of plant growth and functioning (Chaps. 15, 17 and 18). At the organism level, the mechanisms underlying carbon cycling include metabolic pathways, transport processes, deposition and mobilisation of stores, synthesis of structural compounds, and environmental and genetic effects on these mechanisms. At the larger scale, such mechanisms may concern the structure and operation of trophic networks or the stability of ecosystems. Isotope methodologies are useful tools for tracing carbon substrate fluxes, in autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms and trophic networks in ecosystems. A large diversity of (artificial and natural) tracer approaches is available for such investigations. These include feeding of position-labelled C substrates; pulseor
THE INTEGRATED SACHS-WOLFE EFFECT IN CROSS- CORRELATION WITH GALAXY SAMPLES - A RELIABLE INDEPENDENT PROBE FOR CONSTRAINING COSMOLOGY

The Λ-dominated Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM) model predicts the existence of a secondary anisotropy of the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), called Integrated Sachs-Wolfe (ISW) effect, due to the passing of CMB photons, after the radiation-matter decoupling, through regions with time varying gravitational potential. Since the ISW effect is manifesting at large angular scales in the CMB anisotropies, where it is dominated by the primary CMB anisotropies and by the cosmic variance, has been proposed to measure the ISW effect of CMB from the cross-correlation with local tracers of the gravitational potential from Large Scale Structure (LSS) observations. We analyze the ability of this probe to constrain the cosmological model, especially the dark energy component. We found an agreement between the constraint on the dark-energy density parameter, Λ Ω , from CMB anisotropy-galaxy overdensity cross-correlation data, and that from CMB anisotropy data alone. Though the ISW effect gives a weaker determination of Λ Ω than CMB anisotropy data, it can be used as an independent test for the dark energy.
Adaptive Personal Tuning of Sound in Mobile Computers

An integrated methodology for enhancing audio quality in mobile computers is presented. The key features are adaptation of the characteristics of their acoustic track to changing acoustic conditions of the environment and to users’ individual preferences. Signal processing algorithms are introduced that concern: linearization of frequency response, dialogue intelligibility enhancement, and dynamics processing tuned up to the users’ hearing characteristics. The description of the algorithms implemented in the C++ programming language is provided. The processing is performed utilizing custom Audio Processing Objects (APO) installed in the Windows sound system. The sound enhancement package is managed with the user interface enabling a control over the sound system. The results of subjective evaluation of the sound processing methods and algorithms introduced to mobile computer devices are discussed.
Robustness of quantum gates with hybrid spin-photon qubits in superconducting resonators

We discuss a scalable scheme for the implementation of quantum-information processing in qubits formed by superconducting resonators and spin ensembles. The scheme is based on a hybrid dual-rail encoding, which allows one to perform both single- and two-qubit gates by shifting the resonator frequency. We estimate the quantum-gate fidelity by simulating the driven dynamics through a master-equation approach. High values of the fidelity can be achieved also in the presence of the main decoherence sources, namely, cavity-photon loss, and pure dephasing of the superconductive elements that are involved in the two-qubit gates. This result allows envisioning the scalability of such elements to a quantum-computing architecture made of an array of hybrid spin-photon qubits. Analogous results are obtained for a simpler, nonscalable setup, which we propose here in order to simplify the realization of the first proof-of-principle experiments.
THE SYNCHROTRON RADIATION DIAGNOSTIC LINE AT SSRF

The synchrotron radiation photon beam line has been operated since 2009 at Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility. There are two diagnostic beam lines of the storage ring behind bending magnet, which is employed conventional X-ray and visible imaging techniques. A synchrotron radiation (SR) interferometer using visible light region in order to measure the small transverse electron beam size (about 22μm)，low emittance and a low coupling. A small off-axis mirror is set for the convenience of the observation. Wave front testing is used for interferometer to calibrate the deformation effect of optical components. An X-ray pin-hole camera is also employed in the diagnostics beamline of the ring to characterize beam. Typically the point spread function of the X-ray pinhole camera is calculated via analytical or numerical method. Those two methods check each other. As a result, the measurement with SR system has quite enough resolution of itself even though the absolute beam size acquired. This existed system suffices with dynamic problem for beam physics studies. It has been measured 2.8nm. rad in small emittance mode at SSRF.
The Effectiveness of Sex-appeal Advertising vs. Cause-related Advertising

The purpose of this paper is to compare and measure the effectiveness of two common advertising strategies, cause-related advertising and the use of sex appeal, with respect to upper-middle and upper-class university students in Bangkok, Thailand. Convenience sampling was used. Questionnaires were given to students at a prestigious private university which exposed photographic advertising representing the two different types of advertising, after which the students were asked questions to measure their consumer response to the advertising. Amid the hype surrounding the use of sex on advertising, the findings of this study indicate that there is no significant difference between sex appeal advertising and cause-related advertising in the students’ intent to visit, purchase from, and/or tell friends about an apparel retailer.
A Residential DC Distribution System with Photovoltaic Array Integration

Approved: ________________________________________________ Ted K.A. Brekken A DC distribution system targeted for residential settings has been designed and simulated. The system features the ability to draw power from both the utility and photovoltaic arrays. In times of surplus solar energy, the system is able to supply power back to the utility to facilitate net metering. The design of the DC distribution system centers on three power converters. First, an active rectifier is used to convert AC voltage from the utility to an intermediate DC-link voltage. It also ensures that current is drawn from the grid at near-unity power factor. A buck converter is used to step down the DClink voltage to a 42 V bus which is used to power any DC loads in the household. The buck converter also has the task of regulating this bus. A boost converter is used to step up the output voltage of the PV array to the DC bus voltage. It also ensures that the array is operated at its maximum power point.
Relationship between Repetitions and Selected Percentage of One Repetition Maximum in Trained and Untrained Adolescent Subjects

ABSTRACT Moraes E, Alves HB, Teixeira AL, Dias MR, Miranda H, Simao . Relationship between Repetitions and Selected Percentage of One Repetition Maximum in Trained and ntrained U Adolescent Subjects. JEPonline 2014;17(2):27-35. This study compare 7 dmales with experience in resistance training(trained group: 14.4 ± 1.3 yrs) to 10 males with no prior experience (untrained group: 14.6 ± 0.8 yrs). The subjects performedmaximum repetitions at80% of one repetition maximum (1RM) until concentric fatiguein the bench press (BP), the lat pull-down (LPD), and the 45o leg press (LP) resistance exercises. The number of repetitions achieved during the LP was greater than during the in both groups (P≤0.05). LPD The number of repetitions for the LP and the LPD were greaterthan during the BP in both groups (P≤0.05). The number of repetitions was greater in the trained group vs. the untrained group in both the LP and the LPD exercises (P≤0.05). There was no significant difference betweenthe groups (P≥0.05) during the BP exercise. The findings indicate that the number of repetitions achieved at 80% of 1RM in trained and untrained adolescent subjects vary with different resistance exercises. Key Words: Muscle Strength, Resistance Training, Adolescent Subjects
Optimization of the procedure of thermal flaw detection of the honeycomb constructions by improving the accuracy of interference function

The thermophysical model of the honeycomb constructions was explored. The given model considers the interferences, which appear on the OC surface, and those caused by the inhomogeneity of internal structure (by the "adhesion failure" flaw). The process of thermal flaw detection of honeycomb constructions was analyzed on its basis. As a result of the TFD analysis, a number of characteristic interferences, which complicate its industrial application, were revealed. The methods of decreasing interferences, characteristic for the honeycomb constructions, by optimization of the TFD procedure by the value of criterion ∆Т def /∆U were proposed. Since the interferences, caused by inhomogeneous structure of the control object, cannot be removed by optimization of the TFD procedure, the method of processing the obtained results by the algorithm of differential filtration was proposed. As a result of applying proposed methods, we achieved a decrease in the interference level, connected with the heterogeneity of heating, to 0,7 °C (instead of 1,4 °C), a decrease in the interference, caused by the inhomogeneity of radiation capacity, to 0,6 °C (instead of 2 °C) and a decrease in temperature contrast, caused by the inhomogeneity of the glue layer, to 0,2 °C (instead of 1,2 °C). Owing to this, sensitivity of the thermal flaw detection to the identification of flaws, caused by inhomogeneity, increased: internal – to threshold dimension of a flaw from6 mmto3 mm, and reliability of their detection increased by 17–20 %.
Impact Of Corporate Governance On Firm s Financial Performance (A Comparative Study Of Developed And Non Developed Markets)

The study has been conducted to compare the impact of corporate governance on firm’s financial performance between USA (Developed Country) and Pakistan (Developing Country). The corporate governance is measured by Board’s Ownership, Effectiveness, Size and Structure, Its Independency, CEO Duality and Board’s education and Experience whereas the firm’s financial performance is measure by the Return on Asset and Return on Equity. A sample of 100 listed companies from Karachi Stock Exchange of Pakistan and New York Stock Exchange of USA has been investigated to analyze the relationship during the period 01 Jan 2010 to 31 Dec 2015 regarding their comparative firm’s financial performance in respect of Corporate Governance. The impact of corporate governance in the 100 listed firms that are taken in the sample from Pakistan and USA were analyzed through collection primary data by floating the questionnaire physically in Pakistan and online for USA. The internal and external performance of firm’s for both countries was measured by taking Return on Asset (ROA) and Return on Equity (ROE) as internal performance measure and Market to Book Value Ratio, of Tobin’s Q and Marris, for measuring the external performance. From the study it has been found that corporate governance codes are being followed in both countries but it is better in the developed countries. In Pakistan, due to most family owned business there exists some conflicts exists between the corporate governance codes drawn by SECP with their already drawn already set procedure whereas in USA strict Corporate Governance codes are being followed. The variables like Board ownership, Board Education and Experience, effectiveness and CEO Duality has positive relationship with the firm’s performance but Board Size has negative correlation. The study also found that there is no relationship between independency of director with firm’s performance.
A Control Strategy of DFIG under Unbalanced Grid Voltage

Under an unbalanced power grid voltage conditions, the DFIG’s stator side active power, reactive power, and electromagnetic torque will generate twice-multiplied frequency pulse quantities. In this paper, a double SRF (synchronous rotating coordinate system) control strategy was advanced. This strategy will produce a corresponding rotor voltage and current when controlling the DFIG’s rotor voltage and current, and then control them to eliminate the effects of an unbalanced grid voltage. The simulation model was set up using the software EMTP-RV, and the DFIG’s stator side active power, reactive power, and electromagnetic torque were analysed using both the DFIG conventional stator voltage oriented vector control strategy and the double SRF DFIG control strategy under unbalanced power grid voltage conditions. It is verified that the double SRF control strategy can effectively eliminated twice-multiplied frequency pulse quantity of the electromagnetic torque, reactive power and total mechanical power under unbalanced power grid voltage conditions. It has great significance to the DFIG stability working by using the double SRF control strategy in the DFIG control system. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.5755/j01.eee. 19.9. 2426
Symbiotic relationship between the carapid fish Onuxodon fowleri (Ophidiiformes: Carapidae) and the pearl oyster Pinctada margaritifera (Mollusca: Bivalvia: Pteriidae)

At Makemo Atoll (French Polynesia), the carapid fish Onuxodon fowleri lives in symbiosis with the black-lip pearl oyster Pinctada margaritifera . Although the symbiont seems to live inside its host bivalve by using it as a shelter, additional data are still needed to better understand the exact nature of this association. For this purpose, we implemented an approach using stable isotope ratios of carbon ( 13 C/ 12 C) and nitrogen ( 15 N/ 14 N). The δ 13 C and δ 15 N values were measured in tissues of the pearl oyster (gonads, gills, mantle and muscles), white muscle tissue from the fish and other food sources. This stable isotope approach was also complemented by the analysis of stomach contents in the carapid fish. Overall, the isotopic compositions measured in the present study support a commensal relationship between O. fowleri and P. margaritifera . In addition, our isotopic data bring new information about another guest living inside P. margaritifera , namely the palaemonid shrimp Conchodytes meleagrinae . Based on the δ 13 C and δ 15 N values, it appears that the shrimp might feed on the bivalve gonads.
On the efficiency and consistency of likelihood estimation in multivariate conditionally heteroskedastic dynamic regression models

We rank the efficiency of several likelihood-based parametric and semiparametric estimators of conditional mean and variance parameters in multivariate dynamic models with i.i. d. spherical innovations, and show that Gaussian pseudo maximum likelihood estimators are inefficient except under normality. We also provide conditions for partial adaptivity of semiparametric procedures, and relate them to the consistency of distributionally misspecified maximum likelihood estimators. We propose Hausman tests that compare Gaussian pseudo maximum likelihood estimators with more efficient but less robust competitors. We also study the efficiency of sequential estimators of the shape parameters. Finally, we provide finite sample results through Monte Carlo simulations.