Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Interactive Techniques for Registering Images to Digital Terrain and Building Models

We investigate two interactive techniques for registering an image to 3D digital terrain and building models. Registering an image enables a variety of applications, including slideshows with context, automatic annotation, and photo enhancement. To perform the registration, we investigate two modes of interaction. In the overlay interface, an image is displayed over a 3D view and a user manually aligns 3D points to points in the image. In the split interface, the image and the 3D view are displayed side-by-side and the user indicates matching points across the two views. Our user study suggests that the overlay interface is more engaging than split, but is less accurate in registration. We then show several applications that make use of the registration data. ACM Classification: H5.2 [Information interfaces and presentation]: User Interfaces. Graphical user interfaces. General terms: Design, Experimentation
A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN ARDL AND JOHANSEN PROCEDURES IN NARROW MONEY ESTIMATION IN THE IRANIAN ECONOMY

The purpose of this study is estimation of narrow money in the long run via ARDL and Johansen procedures. In doing so first econometric model has been investigated. For modeling narrow money two studies have been applied namely Rother (1999) and Bahmani Oskooee (1996). The applied model in this study deals with GDP, inflation, rates of return on foreign exchange and cars. In order to investigate the long run relationship among involved determinants in the model, cointegration test has been applied via ARDL and Johansen procedures. According to λtrace adjusted there is only one cointegration vector for the RM1 model. Then we derived the long run coefficients for RM1 model and concluded the same results as those of the ARDL test in the light of the theory basis. Although the ARDL and Johansen use very different techniques in estimation, the former employs ordinary least squares while the latter uses the maximum likelihood estimation method. Thus, one-to-one comparison of the magnitudes of the coefficients may not be appropriate and requires some caution. Hence there is a bit difference between two mentioned results in determinants parameters magnitudes. Explanation of the coefficients of determinants (GDP and inflation) in Johansen is more real and closer to theory in comparison to ARDL procedure.
The absorption of sound at oblique angles of incidence

The absorption of sound at oblique angles of incidence has up to the present been purely a matter of theory, no experimental work having been published on the subject. Theoretical discussions have been given, which appear to be in error m an essential point, namely, the overlooking of the probable existence of rotational motion in the region of absorption.
ADIPONECTIN IN PATIENTS WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS

Aim The purpose of this study was to evaluate plasmatic levels of adiponectin in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Material and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate a number of 104 people, 60 with NASH, and 44 healthy individuals. We used the anthropometric measurements (weight, height, BMI (body mass index), waist circumference (WC), body fat percentage (BF%)) for the assessment of the nutritional status. The biochemical analyses included fasting serum lipids, glucose profile (fasting plasma glucose, fasting plasma insulin (FPI), HOMA-IR), liver function tests, adiponectin. Insulin resistance (IR) was determined using Homeostasis model assessment (HOMA-IR). Hepatic steatosis (HS) was determined using ultrasonographic criteria and an algorithm (Hepatic steatosis index - HSI). Results There were statistically significant differences between groups for age, BMI, weight, HSI, FPI, HOMA-IR, adiponectin, triglycerides, and HDL-C (all p 2), with obesity, and with metabolic syndrome (all p<0.05). In multivariate regression analysis HOMA-IR was the strongest independent factor for serum adiponectin. Conclusions Adiponectin levels were lower in NASH group. In multivariate regression analysis HOMA-IR was the strongest independent factor for serum adiponectin.
Public transport service design requirements for th e changing face of the South African customer

The philosophy of a design user is often used in th e design of infrastructure in order to facilitate its effective utilisation by the majority of its ta rget population. Within the services sector, however, the science of the design of services has only recently been gaining momentum and literature is increasingly making available theoret ical frameworks for service design such as Quality Function Deployment and the Kano model. The extension of such a knowledge base to the design of public transport services is conceptu ally appealing and holds promising prospects. Nonetheless, the basic design requirement in all th ese theoretical frameworks is the identification of the voice of the customer and how this is carrie d through the entire design process. Based on the life cycle dynamics of the South Afric an population, the paper investigates the implications of such dynamics on the design require ments of public transport services. The life cycle dynamics considered in the paper refer specif ically changing circumstances related to travel patterns, demographics and some social refor ms. Several household surveys that include the National Census and the National Household Travel Survey are used for analytical purposes, and therefore, the paper is limited to the dimensio ns of the respective surveys. The paper attempts to identify the design customer or group o f customers and associated design implications. The findings are especially relevant to the refinement of passenger transport design standards.
Allozyme variation in Rattus rattus (Rodentia: Muridae) in Turkey, with particular emphasis on the taxonomy

Abstract The Turkish black rat “Rattus rattus” shows variation in coat colour corresponding to the occurrence of three subspecies with intermediate colour stages: Rattus rattus rattus, Rattus r. alexandrinus and Rattus r. frugivorus. Turkish black rat populations were divided geographically into six sub-populations: Rr1= Northwest Anatolia, Rr2= Central Anatolia, Rr3= Eastern Mediterranean, Rr4= Western Mediterranean, Rr5= Turkish Thrace, and Rr6= Black Sea region. Genetic variation was assessed using twenty two isoenzyme systems. Seven of twenty-two loci (Pgm-1, Hk, Me-M, G3pdh, Gpdh-1, Gpi, Fum-1 ) were found to be polymorphic. The mean value of F ST is found to be 0.073, indicating 7.3 % genetic variation among groups and suggesting the existence of a moderate differentiation between sub-populations of the Turkish black rat. Overall mean heterozygosity (Ho= direct count) for sub-populations was Ho= 0.020, ranging from 0.008 to 0.031. Nei’s measure of genetic distance showed that Rr2 and Rr6 were the most identical and sub-populations Rr1 and Rr5 had diverged the most.
Phytophthora capsici resistance evaluation in pepper hybrids: Agronomic performance and fruit quality of pepper grafted plants

Phytophthora capsici has caused a major disease of pepper worldwide and only some partially resistant pepper cultivars are commercially available. In this work P. capsici resistance has been evaluated in the pepper hybrids Charlot and Foc, derived from pepper SCM 334, the most promising P. capsici resistance source. Inoculations with a highly virulent P. capsici isolate Pc-8 and the isolates Pc-448 and Pc-450 show that both hybrids have a level of tolerance that is similar to SCM 334. The measurement of the agronomic performance of both hybrids when used as rootstocks was made by comparing growth, yield, and the fruit quality of two commercial peppers (Coyote and Almuden) that were grafted onto Foc and Charlot. Comparisons were made with non-grafted and self-grafted plants. No differences were observed for growth since earliness in fruit maturity has been observed in Coyote grafted onto both Charlot and Foc rootstocks. Grafted plants produced a higher number of fruits per plant. However, higher commercial yields were only obtained in Coyote-grafted plants. Almuden-grafted and self-grafted plants showed a greater variability in fruit shape. Differences among Coyote- and Almuden-grafted plants are indicative of the importance of rootstock-scion interaction. Some fruit modifications such as changes in shape were observed in grafted and in self-grafted plants. Therefore, these modifications may be partially the consequence of the grafting process. Grafting onto both Foc and Charlot rootstocks did not modify the pericarp thickness and the mean number of lobes per fruit in Coyote and Almuden fruit. A slight increase in minerals and similar vitamin C content, a very important nutritional quality trait of peppers, were also obtained in the analysed fruit from grafted, self-grafted, and ungrafted plants.
Investigating the S hading I mpact of R ail on the E nergy O utput of a PV S ystem in Hong Kong

This paper investigates the shading impact of rail on the power performance of a PV system. In order to find out the reasons of energy loss, an on-site inspection and testing was conducted. The shading and aging problems were found in the process of visual inspection. The shading problem can be further subdivided into edge-shading, pillar-shading and nameplate shading. To further understand and quantify the impact of different types of shadings on the power output performance, the I-V curves of a PV module were tested under different solar radiation. The testing results showed that the impact of different types of shadings on the power performance varied with the Sun position, solar radiation as well as the time. In general, the edgeshading effect reduced the energy output of PV system by 11%-15%, the pillar-shading effect reduced the energy output by 15%-19%, and both effects of edge-shading and pillar-shading reduced the energy output of PV system by 18%-35%. Thus, the main reason that resulted in the energy loss of this PV system was attributed to the shading impact. If the edge-shading and pillar-shading problems are solved, the annual energy output of the PV system could increase about 20%-24%.
Reactivation of a strike‐slip fault by fluid overpressuring in the southwestern French–Italian Alps

SUMMARY A crustal-scale N130°E strike-slip fault in the Ubaye–Argentera area, southwestern French–Italian Alps, was the locus of a seismic swarm in 2003–2004. Its reactivation is examined by a 2-D frictional fault analysis. The regional stress tensor in the vicinity of the fault is determined by inversion of focal mechanisms of the 38 events with largest magnitudes of the 2003–2004 swarm. Inversion shows that the axis of the maximum principal stress σ1 is oriented nearly horizontal and at 63° from the fault plane and that the intermediate principal stress σ2 is almost parallel to the fault plane. A 2-D analysis with a static coefficient of friction of 0.4 (consistent with the presence of phyllosilicate-rich gouges at depth) shows that the N130°E fault is unfavourably oriented and that its reactivation is possible only with pore fluid pressure excess in the hypocentral region (6–7 km below surface). A calculation based on a pore fluid factor–differential stress failure mode diagram shows that the required excess pressure is comprised between 7 and 26 MPa. The presence of thermal springs in the Argentera area indicates that the pore fluid is water. The pore water overpressure is likely achieved by fault zone compaction and hydraulic barriers. The hydraulic barriers can be provided by hydrothermal sealing of the fault damage zone and by the 1–2-km-thick sedimentary lid (marl-rich autochtonous sedimentary cover and Embrunais–Ubaye sedimentary nappes) whose permeability is lower than that of the underlying crystalline rocks.
A joint data assimilation-coupling algorithm applied to shallow water flood models

In the context of river hydraulics, we develop the idea of a richer local zoom model superposed to a given global model. The local zoom model (2D shallow water equations in flooded parts) describes additional physical phenomena which are not represented by the basic global model (1D shallow-water equations with storage area). The weak coupling method presented preserves the integrity of the global 1D model, while it allows to calibrate its input variables (inflow boundary conditions for example) by assimilating local data measured inside the 2D zoom area. The resulting Joint Assimilation Coupling algorithm (JAC) is based on the optimal control method of PDEs systems. Some numerical tests, where we consider a toy flooding event that involves overflowing of the main channel and a moving front travelling over previously dry areas, show the efficiency of the algorithm.
Ethylene and other stimuli affect expression of the UDP glucose-flavonoid 3-O-glucosyltransferase in a non-climacteric fruit

The UDP glucose-flavonoid 3-O-glucoslyltransferase (UFGT) is a key enzyme for biosynthesis and stability of anthocyanin pigments of red grapes. Understanding factors affecting expression of this enzyme is thus important for the control of grape colour. A 1640 bp promoter region of the grapevine ufgt gene was cloned and sequenced. Sequence analysis revealed seven putative ethylene-responsive cis-elements and others related to three major signals known to induce anthocyanin accumulation in plant tissues: light, sugar, and abscisic acid. In order to evaluate the ability of ethylene and other signals to drive expression from the ufgt promoter, we ran transient expression experiments using an anthocyanin-rich grape cell culture, with very low green auto-fluorescence. After biolistic bombardment, the cells were treated with various combinations of the four signals on gfp expression (green fluorescent protein). The comparison of fluorescent light intensity in cells subjected to the various treatments showed that ethylene better stimulates expression of the ufgt promoter in the dark than under light. In addition, results showed that there may be a positive interaction between ethylene and abscisic acid. This system, a promoter of interest driving the gfp expression in cells with low auto-fluorescence, may be a good tool for studies about synergistic or antagonist roles of transcription factors. Moreover, treatment of grape berries with a specific inhibitor of ethylene receptors (1-methylcyclopropene) inhibited ufgt mRNA accumulation. This confirms that the ethylene signal is likely a regulator of grape UFGT expression in a non-climacteric fruit.
Normalized Difference Vegetation Index‐based assessment of climate change impact on vegetation growth in the humid‐arid transition zone in northern China during 1982–2013

As an ecologically sensitive region, the humid‐to‐arid climate transition zone in the eastern and central north China (ECNC) has experienced varied vegetation change in recent decades, but the exact impacts of climate change and human activities remain uncertain. Based on the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI), we established the trend of vegetation change in the past three decades (1982–2013) in the ECNC, and examined the impact of climate and nonclimate factors on vegetation growth within the different eco‐regions. For the study period, the climate in ECNC became significantly warmer and slightly drier, and the overall NDVI increased significantly, but with great spatial variations. Our results suggest that temperature increase has promoted vegetation growth in places that are colder and/or wetter, and with higher vegetation coverage. Precipitation increase has promoted vegetation growth in drier places with sparse vegetation and inhibited growth in wet places with high vegetation coverage. As different eco‐regions typically have different vegetation coverage and occupy different climate zones, their response to climate change also varies. For the study period, increasing temperature and decreasing precipitation promoted vegetation growth in the forest of northern ECNC. Increasing temperature and precipitation led to NDVI increase in the grassland in the south, whereas grassland in the north and west showed no significant change despite temperature increase and precipitation decrease. Cropland responded mostly positively to temperature increase, although correlations between NDVI and climate factors were generally weaker. Using multiple regression models, we found that 60% of the NDVI increase was attributed to climate factors whereas the remaining 40% was likely caused by human activities. Although farming practices and crop rotations might have caused significant decrease in NDVI in small areas, human impact largely led to significant NDVI increase in the grass‐crop transition zones, most likely due to ecological restoration programs.
Students' Motivational Orientations and Attitude toward English Learning: A Study in the Deep South of Thailand

This study investigates students’ L2 motivational orientations and attitude which are major components of L2 motivation. The concepts of integrative and instrumental orientations and attitude in this study were adopted and adapted from Gardner’s socio-educational model (1985). 219 M.3 (Grade 9) students in all six governmental secondary schools in the three southernmost cities in Thailand, namely Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwas participated in this study. The questionnaire with 10 items assessing the students’ integrative and instrumental orientations and attitude was the main instrument. The results indicate that the students have strong instrumental orientation together with moderately high integrative orientation and favorable attitude. All three motivational components were found significantly different between the male and female students. In regard to the difference between the students with and without experience in English speaking countries, significant difference was on integrative orientation. Last, there was no significant difference on integrative and instrumental orientations and attitude between the students with the above and below average English grade.
glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like-peptide-1 (GLP-1), from the gut are important determinants of overall glycaemic control, particularly postprandial glycaemia. Both are abnormal in conditions associated with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. Incretin based therapi

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The role of soluble surfactants in the linear stability of two-layer flow in a channel

The linear stability of Couette–Poiseuille flow of two superposed fluid layers in a horizontal channel is considered. The lower fluid layer is populated with surfactants that appear either in the form of monomers or micelles and can also get adsorbed at the interface between the fluids. A mathematical model is formulated which combines the Navier–Stokes equations in each fluid layer, convection–diffusion equations for the concentration of monomers (at the interface and in the bulk fluid) and micelles (in the bulk), together with appropriate coupling conditions at the interface. The primary aim of this study is to investigate when the system is unstable to arbitrary wavelength perturbations, and in particular, to determine the influence of surfactant solubility and/or sorption kinetics on the instability. A linear stability analysis is performed and the growth rates are obtained by solving an eigenvalue problem for Stokes flow, both numerically for disturbances of arbitrary wavelength and analytically using long-wave approximations. It is found that the system is stable when the surfactant is sufficiently soluble in the bulk and if the fluid viscosity ratio $m$ and thickness ratio $n$ satisfy the condition $m<n^{2}$ . On the other hand, the effect of surfactant solubility is found to be destabilising if $m\geqslant n^{2}$ . Both of the aforementioned results are manifested for low bulk concentrations below the critical micelle concentration; however, when the equilibrium bulk concentration is sufficiently high (and above the critical micelle concentration) so that micelles are formed in the bulk fluid, the system is stable if $m<n^{2}$ in all cases examined.
A1 MW National Solar Thermal Research Cum Demonstration Facility at Gwalpahari, Haryana, India

Concentrated solar power (CSP) plants have invited wide attention in various sunlight-rich regions around the world, including India. Under sponsorship of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Mumbai has conceptualized and carried out the basic engineering design, installation, commissioning and operation of a 1 MW(e) CSP plant in the campus of the National Institute of Solar Energy at Gwalpahari, near Gurgaon, Haryana, India. This is a unique facility integrating two different solar collector fields; direct steam-generating linear Fresnel reflector (LFR) field and conventional heat transfer fluid-based parabolic trough collector (PTC) field. It is a researchcum- demonstration facility intended to enable the development of future cost-effective CSP plants in the country. The design basis, brief description of the power plant, learning experiences during commissioning and operation of the plant, as well as preliminary performance results are presented here. The plant is grid-connected and operational. The preliminary results show low performance due to the lower optical efficiencies of both the collector fields, tracking error, loop imbalance of PTC field, and improper receiver size of LFR field.
Do Individual Characteristics Influence the Types of Technostress Reported by Workers?

ABSTRACT Based on the perspective that the diversity of the workforce has implications for attitudes and behaviors at the individual and group levels, this article examines the role of individual differences related to gender, age, formal education, and length of professional experience in the levels of stress caused by the use of information technology (IT) in the daily activities of workers. This phenomenon, termed in the literature as technostress, is studied by identifying and measuring the factors that create technostress (the technostress creator factors: techno-uncertainty, techno-invasion, techno-overload, and techno-complexity). The technostress phenomenon is related to the most varied types of disorders in workers and losses in organizations, such as fatigue, dissatisfaction, anxiety, and reduced productivity. To achieve the goal of this research, we applied structural equation models in a sample of 927 questionnaires completed by 14 different Brazilian public institutions that were distributed among all regions of the country and that were strongly dependent on IT for their main business processes. The results indicate that workers’ demographic characteristics relate to one another differently and specifically with the various forms of manifestation of technostress. More precisely, older workers or those with longer professional experience reported greater difficulties with the increase of technological complexity for the execution of tasks (techno-complexity). Women reported being subject to higher levels of techno-complexity and techno-uncertainty, while men indicated feeling greater effects from techno-overload and techno-invasion. We did not detect differences related to the levels of formal education of workers. This study presents the implications of the results for theory and for the everyday life of modern organizations that are increasingly dependent on the use of IT.