Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AS THE IMPACT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND JOB SATISFACTION IN PT ANUGERAH BARU DENPASAR

PT Anugerah Baru in Denpasar has applied transformational leadership since 2014 so that employees feel more secure and motivated. Thus, it increases their performance. This study is undertaken to find the impact of transformational leadership on job satisfaction using employee performance as a mediating variable in PT. Anugerah Baru Denpasar using Partial Least Square (PLS). The results show that there is a positive and significant impact of transformational leadership on job satisfaction, a positive but insignificant impact of job satisfaction on employee performance, and a positive and significant impact of transformational leadership on employee performance.
The Length of Legal Disputes and the Decision to Appeal in Italian Courts

Gravelle shows that delay in legal process causes the costs of justice increase and reducesthe demand for justice. In this work we test Gravelle's argument for Italy by analysing the relationship between the number of new appeals and the average delay in the corresponding disputes at first instance.The results do not contradict Gravelle's argument with respect to labour disputes and ordinary disputes that fall within the jurisdiction of the Courts of Appeal. Conversely, we found no significant correlation with respect to appeals in ordinary disputes falling within the jurisdiction of the Courts of Law (against the decision of a Peace Officer) and a not clear effect for social welfare disputes.
The Influence of Family Background on the Academic Achievement of Students in Basic Science

This study is base on finding out the influence of family background on the academic achievement of student in Basic Science. A 2 items questionnaire was designed to obtain information from respondents. Student independent T-test was used to test the null hypotheses, from the result obtain there is no significant influence on the academic achievement of student by all the three variables such as polygamous/monogamous homes, birth order and literate and illiterate parent. It was recommended that parent should a good environment for their children.
Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis for Elastomeric Materials under Finite Strain

In this paper the finite element methodis used as a numerical techniqueto investigatethe three-dimensional elastomeric materials (rubber or rubber-like materials) under finite, or large, strains analysis.The non-linear element equations for the displacement and pressure field parameters are formulated using the minimized variational approach. Essentially, approximate solutions for the displacement and pressure field parameters are obtained from the solutions of the two corresponding sets of non-linear simultaneous equations via the nonlinear Newton-Raphson iterative procedure. The basic iterative solution procedure convergence is further improved via breaking the applied load down into load incrementwith optimized incremental steps. Additionally,a complete finite element formulation is reported and detailed in this work,and the mathematical complexities conjoined with such kinds of analysis are simplified as possible. Solving some numerical examples and comparing the results with that obtained from some available results and ANSYS 12.0 showed that the current formulation of the finite element methods is correctand the resulted program is capable for solving incompressible elastomeric materials under finite strain. The formulation used for the finite element derivations for large strain analysis gave satisfactory results as compared with that of available results.
The use of dispute review boards in construction projects: A comparison of Turkey, UK and US

In construction projects, contracts that are prepared to define rights, authorisation and responsibilities of owner and contractor are significant legal documents during the project construction phase. No matter how carefully contracts are prepared, they may not include all the provisions concerning possible negative situations that may arise between parties during the project phase. Disputes, which can be defined as conflicts and disagreements between parties, can occur. In recent years, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has been developed in the global construction sector in order to reduce disputes and prevent litigation. One of the alternative solutions is the Dispute Review Board (DRB). DRBs prevent disputes, help to quickly resolve disputes and minimise dispute costs. This paper aims to discuss the potential use of the DRB in construction projects in Turkey by comparing DRB usage in the US and the UK. In this context, a field survey was conducted with DRB experts in the US and in the UK, where DRBs have wider applications; and also in Turkey where their application is limited. In light of the findings obtained from the field survey, positive and negative aspects of the use of DRBs is put forward Furthermore, as DRB usage in the case of Turkey is rather limited, its possible applicability as a dispute resolution method is discussed.
Contribution of oil and natural gas production to renewed increase in atmospheric methane (2007–2014): top–down estimate from ethane and methane column observations

Abstract. Harmonized time series of column-averaged mole fractions of atmospheric methane and ethane over the period 1999–2014 are derived from solar Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) measurements at the Zugspitze summit (47° N, 11° E; 2964 m a.s.l.) and at Lauder (45° S, 170° E; 370 m a.s.l.). Long-term trend analysis reveals a consistent renewed methane increase since 2007 of 6.2 [5.6, 6.9] ppb yr−1 (parts-per-billion per year) at the Zugspitze and 6.0 [5.3, 6.7] ppb yr−1 at Lauder (95 % confidence intervals). Several recent studies provide pieces of evidence that the renewed methane increase is most likely driven by two main factors: (i) increased methane emissions from tropical wetlands, followed by (ii) increased thermogenic methane emissions due to growing oil and natural gas production. Here, we quantify the magnitude of the second class of sources, using long-term measurements of atmospheric ethane as a tracer for thermogenic methane emissions. In 2007, after years of weak decline, the Zugspitze ethane time series shows the sudden onset of a significant positive trend (2.3 [1.8, 2.8] × 10−2 ppb yr−1 for 2007–2014), while a negative trend persists at Lauder after 2007 (−0.4 [−0.6, −0.1] × 10−2 ppb yr−1). Zugspitze methane and ethane time series are significantly correlated for the period 2007–2014 and can be assigned to thermogenic methane emissions with an ethane-to-methane ratio (EMR) of 12–19 %. We present optimized emission scenarios for 2007–2014 derived from an atmospheric two-box model. From our trend observations we infer a total ethane emission increase over the period 2007–2014 from oil and natural gas sources of 1–11 Tg yr−1 along with an overall methane emission increase of 24–45 Tg yr−1. Based on these results, the oil and natural gas emission contribution (C) to the renewed methane increase is deduced using three different emission scenarios with dedicated EMR ranges. Reference scenario 1 assumes an oil and gas emission combination with EMR = 7.0–16.2 %, which results in a minimum contribution C > 39 % (given as lower bound of 95 % confidence interval). Beside this most plausible scenario 1, we consider two less realistic limiting cases of pure oil-related emissions (scenario 2 with EMR = 16.2–31.4 %) and pure natural gas sources (scenario 3 with EMR = 4.4–7.0 %), which result in C > 18 % and C > 73 %, respectively. Our results suggest that long-term observations of column-averaged ethane provide a valuable constraint on the source attribution of methane emission changes and provide basic knowledge for developing effective climate change mitigation strategies.
Classroom management and disaffection

Abstract This article reports on aspects of the Norwich Area Schools Consortium (NASC) cross-school Classroom Management and Disaffection research project undertaken as part of the NASC programme. It documents the dual interwoven ‘stories’ of teacher engagement in research as a learning expand the substantive research undertaken. The project took place in two stages, the focus of the second stage emerging from the analysis of the first stage. Research into both pupil and teacher perceptions concerning disaffection and classroom management was investigated in the first stage. The second stage attempted to unravel the complex relationships between disaffection, curriculum, pedagogy and context from pupil perspectives, with insights on the relationship between a good lesson and a good teacher being of particular interest. A full report on the NASC Classroom Management and Disaffection research is available from the authors.
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Shape-Memory Behavior

Mechanical properties of shape-memory alloys (SMAs) are typically represented by the characteristic stress–strain curve, which forms a hysteresis loop in a loading, unloading and shaperecovering process. To represent the deformation behavior of SMAs, various constitutive equations have been developed, and prediction of the macroscopic behavior has been possible using finite-element simulations. The atomistic behavior leading to the deformation and shape-recovery is explained on the basis of the phase transformation between austenite and martensite phases and the characteristics of the crystal structure. One well-known atomistic mechanism is illustrated in Fig. 1. The stable phase depends on the temperature, and phases at high and low temperature are body-centered cubic (bcc or B2) and martensite, respectively. The martensite phase consists of many variants, and each variant has a directional unit cell. In Fig. 1(b), for example, a unit cell of the martensite is illustrated as a box leaning in the positive or negative direction along the x-axis. Cells leaning in the same direction constitute a layer, and the direction of the lean alternates between layers. In this paper, the layer is called a variant, although a realistic variant is defined as a rather larger domain. The martensite phase is generated by cooling the B2 structure shown in Fig. 1(a). Randomly orientated variants are then generated, as shown in Fig. 1(b). When a shear load is imposed on this state, some of the layers change their orientation, as shown in Fig. 1(c). This structural change induces macroscopic deformation. When the external shear load is released, the strain does not return to the original state except for slight elastic recovery. When the specimen is heated to the transformation temperature, the martensite transforms into the B2 structure, and martensite appears again with cooling of the specimen. Since the B2 structure is cubic, the shape of the unit cell is independent of the orientation of the martensite layers. Therefore, the specimen macroscopically regains its original shape. This mechanism is well known but has not been fully verified since direct observation of dynamic behavior in a wide range of temperatures is difficult. Therefore, computer simulation is expected to provide evidence for and further extend the mechanism. The molecular dynamics method has become a powerful and effective tool to investigate material properties and dynamic behavior on an atomistic scale, and it has also been applied in the case of SMAs. The stable structure of Ni3Al, for instance, was investigated by Foiles and Daw (Foiles & Daw, 1987), Chen et al. (Chen et al., 1989) using an interatomic potential based on the embeddedatom method (EAM) with suitable parameters (Daw & Baskes, 1984; Foiles et al., 1986). The phase stability and transformation between B2 and martensite structures in NiAl was also 1
Predicting the outcome of soccer matches in order to make money with betting

For several decades soccer is reckoned among the most beloved sports on the globe. This manifests itself by continuous attention from millions of people from all over the world. The money volume involved in soccer is exceptional and expands consistently. Simultaneously, bookmakers’ profit acquired from soccer betting has increased over the recent past. The urge on the construction of statistical betting strategies that systematically generate profit can potentially be accomplished since nowadays more soccer-related data is publicly accessible. This paper presents various betting strategies that exploit the predicted likelihood of the outcome possibilities assigned by match outcome prediction models. In this paper is shown that the extension of an existing betting strategy generates an average out-of-sample profit share of 0.26 per bet euro.
Creating a topic maps based e-learning system on introductory physics

Construction of an introductory physics e-learning system based on Topic Maps is discussed in view of subject-centric design of web-based learning. A pilot system with a visualized Topic Maps portal was created and utilized for students' self-study of university lectures. The aim of this system is to provide a platform where learners can design their study by themselves, and extend their study into information resources on the Internet. The students' response to an inquiry on their impressions of the pilot system suggested that the Topic Maps portal is useful for figuring out the relationships of knowledge, and that navigation for the order of learning materials was required for beginners. Further, an e-Learning Topic Maps system that consists of three main domains, i.e., physics subjects, learning resource types, and learning record types, was created to improve the system extensible in physics related knowledge and in the types of associations between subjects.
One-year Lunar Calibration Result of Hodoyoshi-1, Moon as an Ideal Target for Small Satellite Radiometric Calibration

Well calibrated satellite images are not just images, but scientific data that can be used for many applications such as predicting crop growth, assessing hazard damage. Reliable radiometric calibration is crucial for expanding small satellite data use, and radiometric calibration with the Moon (called lunar calibration) is a reasonable candidate for small satellites because it does not need any special instruments other than optical sensors, and the calibration can be repeated by only conducting lunar observations in which we can treat the Moon as a well-known brightness target in space. In this study, we report a lunar calibration result for Hodoyoshi-1, which is a Japanese small satellite that has conducted lunar observations almost every month for approximately 1 year since August 2016. By comparing the observed brightness with the brightness of a simulated Moon, we successfully identified even small sensitivity variations (less than 1 %) in Hodoyoshi-1’s sensors from a reference date during the observation period. Due to the advantages of lunar calibration, it is a reasonable candidate for a common radiometric calibration method for a huge number of small satellites.
The role of intra-day volatility pattern in jump detection: empirical evidence on how financial markets respond to macroeconomic news announcements

This paper examines the effect of adjusting for the intra-day volatility pattern on jump detection. Using tests that identify the intra-day timing of jumps, we show that before the adjustment, jumps in the financial market have high probability of occurring concurrently with pre-scheduled economy-wide news announcements. We demonstrate that adjustment for the U-shaped volatility pattern prior to jump detection effectively removes most of the association between jumps and macroeconomic news announcements. We find empirical evidence that only news that comes with large surprise can cause jumps in the market index after the volatility adjustment, while the effect of other types of news is largely absorbed through the continuous volatility channel. The FOMC meeting announcement is shown to have the highest association with jumps in the market both before and after the adjustment.
A Hartree—Fock program for atomic structure calculations

The Hartree-Fock equations for a general open shell atom are described. The matrix equations that result when the single particle orbitals are written in terms of a linear combination of analytic basis functions are derived. Attention is paid to the complexities that occur when open shells are present. The specifics of a working FORTRAN program which is available for public use are described. The program has the flexibility to handle either Slater-type orbitals or Gaussian-type orbitals.
Factors regulating ozone over the United States and its export to the global atmosphere

Author(s): Jacob, Daniel J; Logan, Jennifer A; Gardner, Geraldine M; Yevich, Rose M; Spivakovsky, Clarisa M; Wofsy, Steven C; Sillman, Sanford; Prather, Michael J | Abstract: The factors regulating summertime O3 over the United States and its export to the global atmosphere are examined with a 3-month simulation using a continental scale, three-dimensional photochemical model. It is found that reducing NOx emissions by 50% from 1985 levels would decrease rural O3 concentrations over the eastern United States by about 15% under almost all meteorological conditions, while reducing anthropogenic hydrocarbon emissions by 50% would have less than a 4% effect except in the largest urban plumes. The strongly NOx-limited conditions in the model reflect the dominance of rural areas as sources of O3 on the regional scale. The correlation between O3 concentrations and temperature observed at eastern U.S. sites is attributed in part to the association of high temperatures with regional stagnation, and in part to an actual dependence of O3 production on temperature driven primarily by conversion of NOx to peroxyacetylnitrate (PAN). The net number of O3 molecules produced per molecule of NOx consumed (net O3 production efficiency, accounting for both chemical production and chemical loss of O3) has a mean value of 6.3 in the U.S. boundary layer; it is 3 times higher in the western United States than in the east because of lower NOx concentrations in the west. Approximately 70% of the net chemical production of O3 in the U.S. boundary layer is exported (the rest is deposited). Only 6% of the NOx emitted in the United States is exported out of the U.S. boundary layer as NOx or PAN, but this export contributes disproportionately to total U.S. influence on global tropospheric O3because of the high O3 production efficiency per unit NOx in the remote troposphere. It is estimated that export of U.S. pollution supplies 8 Gmol O3 d−1 to the global troposphere in summer, including 4 Gmol d−1 from direct export of O3 out of the U.S. boundary layer and 4 Gmol d−1 from production of O3 downwind of the United States due to exported NOx. This U.S. pollution source can be compared to estimates of 18–28 Gmol d−1 for the cross-tropopause transport of O3 over the entire northern hemisphere in summer.
The genetic relatedness of E. coli associated with post- collection drinking water contamination in rural households

Rural households are often dependent on rivers, springs, boreholes or standpipes some distance from their homes for their daily water requirements. Water drinking and domestic use is consequently stored in containers in-house which are prone to post-collection contamination. The objective off the study was to determine the most likely origin or place off introduction off E. coli associated with post-collection contamination in rural households, by assessing the degree off genetic relatedness off E. coli present in the stored water and other environmental samples. E. coli isolates were obtained using either mFC agar with confirmation of indole production (44 isolates) or Colilert(R)-18 (52 isolates). Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) fingerprinting was applied to determine the genetic relatedness of E. coli isolated in-house storage containers, drinking cups, hand-swab samples, cattle dung and from the source water (spring water). DNA fingerprints of E. coli produced a number of clusters (>85% similarity scores calculated with the cosine coefficient). Identical E. coli genetic patterns were observed at closely linked points within the domestic pathway off water handling, such as between hand-swab and drinking-cup samples, between storage container and source isolates, and between drinking cups, source water and storage containers. The results indicated that AFLP fingerprinting could be applied to determine the genetic relatedness of E. coli isolated closely linked points within the domestic pathway off water use within a household. However, the high genetic diversity observed E. coli bacteria isolated the different water and environmental samples tested in this study, hampered the identification of post collection points of contamination.
A Cilk Implementation of LTE Base-station up- link on the TILEPro64 Processor Master of Science Thesis in the Programme of Integrated Electronic System Design

Cilk is a multithreaded programming language developed by MIT. It has a significant feature that its runtime system can schedule the tasks among different processors automatically, leaving the programmer away from those burdens and focusing on exploring parallelism and locality. In this thesis, a Cilk program which implements an LTE Base-station uplink has been written and ported to the TILEPro64 processor. The performance of the Cilk program on X86 platform and Tilera platform is evaluated and compared with a Pthreads version of the same serial version.
Does Age Matter in Knowledge Absorption? : An Empirical Study on Female Beneficiaries in NGOs

Does age matters in knowledge absorption? This study investigates the impact of age on knowledge absorption among the NGO (Non-Governmental Organisational) female beneficiaries in Bangladesh. The NGO-beneficiaries (females) are the main actors who are engaged in receiving and absorption of the knowledge transferred by the NGOs. So it is essential to know the knowledge absorption capacity of theirs (the female-beneficiaries). This study follows multi-staged sampling procedure. 14-NGOs (7X large and 7X small NGOs) from each administrative division of Bangladesh are purposefully selected. 54-semi-structured interviews consisting of top, middle and lower levels based on the salary grades (18X interviewees from each level) were interviewed. Concurrently, 35 questionnaires among the beneficiarieswere also administered (5 from each administrative division, e.g. 5X7=35). Content analysis technique is used to analyse the interview transcript. It finds, age group 36-55 years have more knowledge absorption capacity than those of below 20 and 21-35 years groups. Future researchers may conduct similar study in a different country]. Key Words: Knowledge Transfer, Knowledge Absorption, NGOs, Bangladesh
Preparation and Evaluation of Ordinary Attritor Milled Ti-Al Powders and Corresponding Thermal Sprayed Coatings

Ordinary attritor milling of elemental metallic powders under atmospheric condition was utilized to prepare desirable amount of powders for thermal spraying. The effect of different BPR (Ball to Powder weight Ratio) has been investigated in terms of nitridation during milling. To investigate the effect of heat treatment on the formation of dispersed phases, heat treatment to the powder was performed as well. Titanium aluminide coatings with carbonitride dispersed phases were successfully fabricated by low pressure plasma spraying. The hardness and specific wear of the coatings prepared by the powders with different milling conditions was measured so as to investigate the effect of the content of dispersed titanium based carbonitride phases. Experimental results show that the formation of dispersed carbonitride phases depends strongly on milling condition, irrespective of heat treated powders or thermal sprayed coatings, and directly affects the mechanical properties of the coatings. Compared with the phase composition of heated powders and corresponding thermal sprayed coatings, it seems that the temperature of processing the MA powders is also a decisive factor on the phase formation, especially carbonitride phases and oxide phase. [doi:10.2320/matertrans.47. 1717]