Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Improving the new product development using big data: a case study of a food company

Purpose Recently, the concept of big data (BD) has evolved and started to play an essential role in the advancement of new product development (NPD) in various sectors contributing to value creation, idea generation and competitive advantage. However, limited research has been done on how the food industry can exploit BD to improve the processes involved in NPD. The purpose of this paper is to understand the use of BD in new food product development. It helps to find relevant information and integrate sustainability to the early stages of the NPD process in the food industry. Design/methodology/approach This research illustrates a case study of a beverage company wherein they used BD analytics to support their NPD team to launch a two-litre lemonade drink in the market for their retailer with less than 5 g sugar per 100 ml in the shortest possible time. Findings The use of BD helps to reduce NPD costs and time without affecting the taste and on par with competitor’s products. Originality/value The research can support NPD professionals through the application of BD analytics to bring products at lower costs to the market as quickly as possible.
High‐Throughput Screening of Metal Organic Frameworks as Fillers in Mixed Matrix Membranes for Flue Gas Separation

High‐throughput computational screening of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) is performed to evaluate their performances as fillers in mixed matrix membranes (MMMs). Grand canonical Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulations are performed to calculate CO2 and N2 permeabilities of 7822 synthesized MOFs. This data are then combined with the experimentally reported gas permeability data of 14 different polymers using a theoretical permeation model. As a result, CO2 permeabilities and CO2/N2 selectivities of 109 508 different types of MOF‐based MMMs are estimated. The maximum CO2/N2 selectivity and CO2 permeability of MOF/polymer MMMs are computed as 64.3 and 36 103 Barrer, respectively. The top 50 MOFs that significantly improve CO2/N2 separation performances of highly permeable polymers are identified and their potentials for separation of binary CO2/N2 mixture are examined at practical operating conditions. Results show that several MOFs offer significant improvements both in the gas permeability and selectivity of polymers when used as fillers in MMMs for flue gas separation. The MOF structure–membrane performance relations are also investigated for MOF/polymer MMMs, and results show that MOFs with narrow pore sizes (3.75–5.12 Å), low surface areas (<1000 m2 g−1), and moderate porosities (0.41–0.58) lead to highly selective MMMs.
Atlas of Otologic Surgery

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Antibacterial silver submicron wire-polylactic acid composites for fused filament fabrication

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the use of silver submicron-scale wire (AgSMW) additives in filament feedstock for fused filament fabrication (FFF) additive manufacturing technologies. The antibacterial effect of the additive on printed objects is assessed and its impact on mechanical behavior is determined. Design/methodology/approach AgSMW-PLA composite FFF filaments were fabricated by solution processing, granulation and extrusion. The reduction in the growth of Escherichia coli (E. coli) is measured after exposure to FFF-printed composite test specimens with AgSMW additive concentrations ranging from 0.0 to 10.0 weight per cent. The effect of the additive addition on the thermal properties and tensile mechanical performance was measured. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to analyze the composite microstructure and fracture behavior. Findings E. coli growth was reduced by approximately 50 per cent at the highest additive concentration of 10.0 weight per cent. This is attributed to the release of silver ions through water diffusion into the bulk of the composite. The ultimate tensile strength declined with increasing AgSMW concentration with a moderate reduction of 18 per cent at 10.0 weight per cent. The elastic modulus did not vary significantly at any of the concentrations studied. The ductility of the composite was only notably reduced at the highest concentration. The reduction in mechanical strength and strain at break is attributed to an increase in void defects in the composite with increasing additive concentration. Originality/value This study demonstrates the successful incorporation of AgSMWs into FFF-compatible filaments for use in commercially available printing systems. The results demonstrate significant reduction of bacteria growth when using these materials. While the mechanical performance degrades slightly, the results indicate the material’s efficacy for a variety of potential biomedical applications. As a proof of concept, surgical tools were printed using the composite.
Smooth Automatic Stopping for Ultra-Compact Vehicles

Traffic accidents by elderly drivers are increasing each year in countries like Japan. Ultra-compact vehicles have attracted attention as one solution to this problem, and are looked to as a more compact, environmentally friendly, and convenient transportation means than conventional automobiles. However, their small size makes the use of conventional safety technologies difficult, and there has been little detailed research considering related safety issues. Because elderly persons are the primary target users of ultra-compact vehicles, there is a pressing need for applicable safety technologies. This research investigates miniaturized hardware for driving support that reduces the shock to passengers during sudden stopping due to the sudden appearance of obstacles. In this method, an optimal automatic stop is realized based on the distance to a detected obstacle, the speed of the vehicle, and the coefficient of friction with the road surface. We close with a description of experiments using simulations and actual machines which confirm the effectiveness and usefulness of the proposed method.
Emergency Aid 2.0

Does the proliferation of aid donors lead to visible changes in the world of foreign assistance? Aid provided by low- and middle-income countries, autocratic regimes and donors operating outside the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the OECD is gaining in importance. This article uses data on emergency aid supplied by 105 donor countries to explore the determinants of aid and the differences in allocation patterns between donor groups. Our results show that both the so-called new and traditional donors provide emergency aid based on humanitarian need and their self-interests, but we find evidence that non-DAC donors attach relatively more importance to political motives. Additionally, autocratic donors seem to favor countries rich in natural resources and to disfavor democracies. Since the timeliness of the aid delivery is crucial for aid effectiveness, we furthermore analyze which factors influence the number of days that pass after a natural disaster before a donor commits herself to provide emergency relief. With regard to aid promptness, we find DAC, developed and democratic countries to be significantly faster than non-DAC, developing and autocratic countries.
Stimulating Critical Thinking in Engineering Students

Rebekah Oulton is an Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She started in Fall of 2013 after completing her PhD in Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa. She teaches both water resources engineering and environmental engineering, emphasizing water sustainability via wastewater reuse and resource protection.
Transcendental Curves in the Leibnizian Calculus

In the late 17th century, mathematics was at the brink of an identity crisis. For millennia, mathematical meaning and ontology had been anchored in geometrical constructions, as epitomised by Euclid's ruler and compass. As late as 1637, Descartes had placed himself squarely in this tradition when he justified his new technique of identifying curves with equations by means of certain curve-tracing instruments, thereby bringing together the ancient constructive tradition and modern algebraic methods in a satisfying marriage. But rapid advances in the new fields of infinitesimal calculus and mathematical mechanics soon ruined his grand synthesis. Descartes's scheme had left out transcendental curves, i.e. curves with no polynomial equation, but in the course of these subsequent developments such curves emerged as indispensable. It was becoming harder and harder to juggle cutting-edge mathematics and ancient conceptions of its foundations at the same time, yet leading mathematicians such as Leibniz felt compelled to do precisely this. The new mathematics fit more naturally an analytical conception of curves than a construction-based one, yet no one wanted to betray the latter, as this was seen as virtually tantamount to stop doing mathematics altogether. The credibility and authority of mathematics depended on it. The present study offers a comprehensive analysis of this conflict between the old and the new, synthesising its mathematical and philosophical aspects. The conflict in question permeates the early development of the calculus; only by bringing to light this underlying and often implicit complex of concerns can one understand the mathematical works of this period in their own terms. Conversely, the finer technical points of mathematics provide deeper insight into how the geometrical method was conceived. This is a matter of crucial importance for understanding 17th century thought generally, since geometry was seen as a uniquely successful branch of learning, whence philosophical and scientific research was often explicitly intended to replicate its method.
Natural Fibers as Sustainable and Renewable Resource for Development of Eco-Friendly Composites: A Comprehensive Review

The increase in awareness of the damage caused by synthetic materials on the environment has led to the development of eco-friendly materials. The researchers have shown a lot of interest in developing such materials which can replace the synthetic materials. As a result, there is an increase in demand for commercial use of the natural fiber-based composites in recent years for various industrial sectors. Natural fibers are sustainable materials which are easily available in nature and have advantages like low-cost, lightweight, renewability, biodegradability and high specific properties. The sustainability of the natural fiber-based composite materials has led to upsurge its applications in various manufacturing sectors. In this paper, we have reviewed the different sources of natural fibers, their properties, modification of natural fibers, the effect of treatments on natural fibers, etc. We also summarize the major applications of natural fibers and their effective use as reinforcement for polymer composite materials.
OXFORD HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND ALLERGY.

PART 1 1. Primary immunodeficiency 2. Secondary immunodeficiency 3. Allergic disease 4. Autoimmunity and the endocrine system 5. Autoimmunity affecting the nervous system 6. Autoimmunity associated with cardiac, respiratory, and renal disease 7. Autoimmunity in gastrointestinal disease 8. Autoimmunity in liver disease 9. Autoimmune haematological disorders 10. Autoimmune skin disorders 11. Autoimmune eye disease 12. Connective tissue disease 13. Vasculitis 14. Miscallaneous conditions 15. Transplantation 16. Immunotherapy PART 2 17. Immunochemistry 18. Autoantibodies 19. Allergy tests 20. Cellular investigations 21. Tissue typing 22. Quality and managerial issues
Tax Reform and Trade Openness in Developing Countries

Developing countries are confronted with the progressive erosion of their trade tax revenue, which then reduces their total tax revenue. In light of the unavoidable process of trade liberalization, such countries have engaged in tax transition reform to change their tax revenue structure in favor of domestic tax revenue. The current analysis uses a measure of tax transition reform (tax reform) to examine whether countries that engage in tax reform experience greater trade openness. The empirical analysis covers 92 developing countries from 1980 to 2014 and shows that tax reform is positively associated with trade openness. Interestingly, least developed countries (LDCs) appear to enjoy a higher effect of tax reform on trade openness than non-LDCs do. This is confirmed by a more general picture that shows how less advanced developing countries enjoy a higher positive effect of tax reform on trade openness than relatively advanced developing countries do.
Outcome-based massage

Written for physical therapists, massage therapists and occupational therapists, "Outcome-Based Massage" is the first text to introduce soft tissue massage techniques with functional outcomes in mind. By establishing a critical thinking process for incorporating massage into therapeutic practice, students and clinicians from a variety of health care professions can benefit from this valuable guide. This unique text instructs readers how to: identify impairments through the client examination; select and apply massage techniques for treating impairments and achieving functional outcomes; integrate massage techniques with other treatment techniques; and, plan for the discharge of the client. Its outstanding features further guide readers: demonstrates how to use techniques in practice with superb photographic illustrations, boxes, charts, figures, and clinical examples; presents practice sequences that lead readers through the application of each technique; provides 23 categories of impairment-level outcomes of care for orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary, psychoneuroimmunologic, and central nervous system conditions that can be achieved using massage techniques; incorporates current models of disablement, critical thinking methods, and evaluation techniques into a single problem-solving approach that is consistent with the APTA's "Guide to Physical Therapist Practice"; and, discusses the interpersonal aspects of massage in clinical care.
Spin-valley optoelectronics based on two-dimensional materials

Two-dimensional (2D) materials, in particular graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDC), have attracted great scientific interest over the last decade, revealing exceptional mechanical, electrical and optical properties. Owing to their layered nature, subnanometer-thick single-layer forms of these crystals can be chemically grown or mechanically isolated, representing an ultimately scaled-down platform for further miniaturization of electronic devices. Indeed, the large family of 2D materials contains hundreds of members, including metals, semiconductors, insulators, and others, covering the whole spectrum of potential applications. Availability of all necessary building blocks for the construction of all-2D solid-state devices makes this platform ideal for fabrication of ultrathin, transparent and flexible devices. Extensively investigated graphene has demonstrated excellent electrical properties. However, the absence of a bandgap is an obstacle for its interaction with light and therefore limits applications in optics. In this aspect, atomically thin TMDC semiconductors appear to be an alternative, more promising platform, as they possess a direct band gap in the visible range in the monolayer form. Despite being only three atoms thick, these semiconductors demonstrate exceptionally large light absorption, efficient light emission, and strong light-matter interaction, attracting justified interest from the optics community. We will focus on their potential applications for optoelectronics in Chapter 4. Even more, broken inversion symmetry and strong spin-orbit coupling in single-layer TMDC crystals reveal a new quantum number, the so-called valley index. Indeed, this unique degree of freedom of charge carriers is known for some materials since the 1970s. However, in the case of 2D semiconductors, spin-valley locking mechanism and valleycontrasting optical selection rules open new ways for addressing, manipulation and sensing of this pseudospin, opening the whole new field of valleytronics. Due to the large splitting of the valence band, spin and valley degree of freedom become locked in these atomically thin materials. We employ this unique feature in Chapter 5 for indirect injection of spins into graphene by pumping valley polarized carriers in an adjacent TMDC monolayer. Being gapless, graphene does not allow direct optical injection of spins. Another striking feature of 2D materials is their unique ability to be stacked in vertical heterostructures with strong electrical coupling between layers. The weak van der Waals
Special education understandings of prospective teachers

The purpose of the present study was to explore the broad query of prospective teachers' understandings about special education. The study, which employed qualitative methods, involved two undergraduate prospective teachers as participants. Both participants were engaged in an initial field experience as part of their elementary teacher preparation program. The study was designed to gain a sense of the ways in which the prospective teachers describe special education. Additionally, particular disability categories and inclusion were considered as part of the study. The participants both anticipate having students with special needs in their respective future classrooms. Several intriguing findings and implications resulted from addressing the two research questions, which examined the special education understandings of prospective teachers. The study was intended to contribute to the knowledge base of special education understandings and extend the existing valuable body of work in the area of teacher beliefs.
The Effect of Maintenance Works on Ichthyofauna in the Context of Hydrochemical Conditions of Small Watercourses of Central and North-Western Poland

The studies were conducted in the summers of 2017 and 2018 on three watercourses in Central and North-Western Poland, the where maintenance works involving disposal of sediment and silt were performed in the autumn of 2017. Monitoring of the ichthyofauna in the Rurzyca River and the Tywa River before (year 2017) and after the maintenance works (year 2018) indicated a decrease in the number of species. Altogether, 23 fish species were caught in all the watercourses. Out of these, 12 species were not recorded after the studied rivers had been dredged. A slight decrease in the number of fish species was observed in each studied river after the maintenance works. The values of physicochemical parameters obtained for each watercourse indicate a low quality of the waters. After silt had been removed from the watercourses, lower N-NO3 values were observed at most research sites, whereas the N-NH4 + values increased significantly (except for one site on the Kanał Habdziński). Additionally, high volumes of P-PO4 3were observed (except for sites 2 and 3 on the Kanał Habdziński and site 2 on the Rurzyca River). Maintenance works performed on small watercourses have a negative impact on the quality of waters and a less significant impact on the number of fish and biodiversity. This appears to be connected with migration of fish in the river during the maintenance works and avoidance of the consequent unfavourable conditions to gradually return to their habitats afterwards.
Continuous-Time Integral Dynamics for a Class of Aggregative Games With Coupling Constraints

We consider continuous-time equilibrium seeking in a class of aggregative games with strongly convex cost functions and affine coupling constraints. We propose simple semidecentralized integral dynamics and prove their global asymptotic convergence to a variational generalized aggregative or Nash equilibrium. The proof is based on Lyapunov arguments and invariance techniques for differential inclusions.
Ecg Manual For The Veterinary Technician

Part 1 Basic principles of electrocardiography: physiological basis for the electrocardiogram the conduction system sympathetic and parasympathetic influence on the electrocardiogram. Part 2 Types of electrocardiographic equipment: single channel multiple channel monitors computer analyzer systems trans-telephonic systems. Part 3 Production of the electrocardiogram: patient positioning and restraint lead placement operating the electrocardiograph monitoring techniques ECG storage and retrieval. Part 4 Uses of the electrocardiogram: evaluation of cardiac dysrhythmias evaluation of cardiac enlargement evaluation of cardiac therapy evaluation of cardiac disease progression monitoring severely ill or post-surgical patients. Part 5 Recognition and elimination of artifacts: respiratory artifacts patient movement artifacts electrical artifacts self-assessment. Part 6 Electrocardiographic measurements: determining heart rate determining heart rhythm determining mean electrical axis measuring wave forms recording the results self-assessment. Part 7 Recognizing abnormal rhythms: normal variations serious arrhythmias self-assessment.
Conceptualizing Distrust Model with Balance Theory and Multi-Faceted Model for Mitigating False Reviews in Location-Based Services (LBS)

Location-based services (LBS) use real-time geo-data from a smartphone to provide information, entertainment or surveillance information. However, the reputations of LBS application have raised some privacy and security issues such as location tracked by third parties and creation of fake reviews and events through Sybil attack. Fake events on LBS such as congestion, accidents or police activity affect routes users and fake reviews caused nuisances and decreases trust towards this technology. The current trust model in LBS is single faceted and not personalized. The concept of both trust and distrust are essential criteria of any trust management model to measure the reliability of LBS applications. This paper explores the relationship between trust models and the distrust concept in LBS. By deriving a representation of the multi-faceted model and balance theory conceptualized in a MiniLBS prototype, trust in this technology is quantified. By adopting matrix factorization and probability algorithms on the survey results, the relationship between distrust and trust is further examined and tested. The result obtained from the experiment was nearly zero, the smallest one was 3.0253 × 10−95, and the largest value was only 4.967 × 10−43. The results show that distrust is not a negation of trust. Another crucial finding suggests that balance theory within distrust in the LBS trust model can enhance the trust management model in LBS and indirectly cater issues rise from fake event problem.