Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Structuring a wayfinder's dynamic and uncertain environment

Wayfinders typically travel in dynamic environments where barriers and requirements change over time. In many cases, uncertainty exists about the future state of this changing environment. Current geographic information systems lack tools to assist wayfinders in understanding the travel possibilities and path selection options in these dynamic and uncertain settings. The goal of this research is a better understanding of the impact of dynamic and uncertain environments on wayfinding travel possibilities. An integrated spatio-temporal framework, populated with barriers and requirements, models wayfinding scenarios by generating four travel possibility partitions based on the wayfinder's maximum travel speed. Using these partitions, wayfinders select paths to meet scenario requirements. When uncertainty exists, wayfinders often cannot discern the future state of barriers and requirements. The model to address indiscernibility employs a three-valued logic to indicate accessible space, inaccessible space, and possibly inaccessible space. Uncertain scenarios generate up to fifteen distinct travel possibility categories. These fifteen categories generalize into three-valued travel possible partitions based on where travel can occur and where travel is successful. Path selection in these often-complex environments is explored through a specific uncertain scenario that includes a well-defined initial requirement and the possibility of an additional requirement somewhere beforehand. Observations from initial path selection tests with this scenario provide the motivation for the hypothesis that paths arriving as soon as possible to well-defined requirements also maximize the probability of success in meeting possible additional requirements. The hypothesis evaluation occurs within a prototype Travel Possibility Calculator application that employs a set of metrics to test path accessibility in various linear and planar scenarios. The results did not support the hypothesis, but showed instead that path accessibility to possible additional requirements is greatly influenced by the spatio-temporal characteristics of the scenario's barriers.
Stability Analysis of Masonry Structure in Angkor Ruin Considering the Construction Quality of the Foundation

Angkor ruin, one of the World Cultural Heritage in Cambodia includes many masonry structures in danger of collapse due to geotechnical problems. The foundation of the Angkor monuments is artificial soil embankment, so-called “rammed earth”, and its compaction quality affects significantly on the stability of the buildings. In this paper, to investigate the influence of the compaction quality of the rammed earth numerically, stability analyses of an actual building in Angkor (Prasat Suor Prat N1 Tower) were performed with NMM-DDA code, which is a discontinuum based numerical method. In order to treat the different mechanical behavior of rammed earth with different density (void ratio), the subloading modified Cam-clay model, a constitutive model for saturated overconsolidated soil, was also applied. The simulations were performed in two cases changing the initial density (void ratio) of the rammed earth, and then, its effect on the stability of the structure was discussed based on the simulation results.
A Simple Method of Proportional Fairness-based Resource Allocation for Power-domain NOMA

: This paper proposes a simple method of proportional fairness-based user pairing and power allocation for power-domain NOMA. Compared with the conventional method, the proposed method simplifies the fairness calculation and comparison algorithm, by which the computational complexity reduces significantly. Using computer simulations, we show that its characteristics are identical to those of the conventional method
Effect of propolis on maternal toxicity

1 Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Human Ecology, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia 2 Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Singaperbangsa Karawang, Karawang, Indonesia 3 Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia 4 Department of Veterinary Clinic Reproduction and Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
Transformative power: meeting the challenge of rural electrification

This brief is designed to illustrate in summary how a variety of countries have addressed the problems inherent in having successful rural electrification. By providing a snapshot of various programs and the many different ways in which these programs provide electricity to their rural populations, this note attempts to highlight best practices that should be emulated, and those factors that should be avoided.
Estimation of Complex Permittivity of Composite Multilayer Material at Microwave Frequency Using Waveguide Measurements

A simple method is presented to estimate the complex dielectric constants of individual layers of a multilayer composite material. Using the MatLab Optimization Tools simple MatLab scripts are written to search for electric properties of individual layers so as to match the measured and calculated S-parameters. A single layer composite material formed by using materials such as Bakelite, Nomex Felt, Fiber Glass, Woven Composite B and G, Nano Material #0, Cork, Garlock, of different thicknesses are tested using the present approach. Assuming the thicknesses of samples unknown, the present approach is shown to work well in estimating the dielectric constants and the thicknesses. A number of two layer composite materials formed by various combinations of above individual materials are tested using the present approach. However, the present approach could not provide estimate values close to their true values when the thicknesses of individual layers were assumed to be unknown. This is attributed to the difficulty in modelling the presence of airgaps between the layers while doing the measurement of S-parameters. A few examples of three layer composites are also presented.
Culturability: the merging of culture and usability

The electronic environment of the World Wide Web evolves daily, increasing the likelihood of international participants and transactions. With this in mind, the current focus of our research seeks to address three interrelated questions: 1. ) Are there design elements which can be identified as culturally specific? 2. ) Are there design elements which can be identified as genre specific? 3. ) What, if any, relationship exists between culture and genre as reflected in WEB design? As a consequence of existing international WWW users and in anticipation of potential users, usability takes on an immediate and relevant cultural context. To identify localization elements and generalize them to "cultural markers" that are specific to a given culture, and/or, perhaps influenced by genre, we are performing a systematic usability inspection of several hundred Web sites originating in different countries and languages. Cultural markers are those elements that are most prevalent, and possibly preferred within a particular cultural group. Ultimately, we argue, cultural markers can directly impact user performance, hence the merging of culture and usability.
Ethnomedicinal Knowledge among the M’ranaos in Baloi, Lanao Del Norte, Philippines

Plants are utilized as traditional medicines since time immemorial. However, the dilemma of losing this knowledge is real because of poor documentation evidenced by the relatively few studies conducted coupled with rapid urbanization especially in the Philippines. It is imperative for ethnomedicinal knowledge especially of the M’ranao tribe in Baloi, Lanao del Norte to be conserved , hence this study. Ethnomedicinal data were collected from semi-structured interviews of 30 informants and analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. Moreover, transect walk was performed to locate the frequently used medicinal plants. This study documented seventy eight (78) species of medicinal plants belonging to 36 families used for the treatment of various ailments belonging to 14 out of 16 human disease categories. The most important medicinal plant with a Use Value (UV) of 0.43 is Mingeyak (Salvia plebeian). There were fifty five (55) floral species found to have 100% Fidelity Level (FL) value. An Informant Concensus Factor (ICF) of 1.00 for disease Category 2, Category 3, and Category 16 indicates that there was a high degree of agreement among informants on how to treat cancer, anemia, and intestinal toxicity respectively. Leaves (63%) were the most frequently used plant part and decoction (41%) was the most common way of preparation. Internal application (77%) was the most recurrent way of plant administration to the ailing body. Herbs (47%) as medicine were the most frequently used plant habit. Qualitative investigation resulted to the identification of M’ranao traditional beliefs and practices in utilizing medicinal plants which include the time of collection, the number of plant organ collected (e.g. pito-pito) and the ways of conserving herbal plants for continuing sustainability. This study further revealed that the M’ranao tribe of Baloi has a rich floral resources use as medicines which could be further investigated for pharmacological properties to improve health care for various illnesses.
Real World Drug Discovery: A Chemist's Guide to Biotech and Pharmaceutical Research

Drug discovery increasingly requires a common understanding by researchers of the many and diverse factors that go into the making of new medicines. The scientist entering the field will immediately face important issues for which his education may not have prepared him: project teams, patent law, consultants, target product profiles, industry trends, Gantt charts, target validation, pharmacokinetics, proteomics, phenotype assays, biomarkers, and many other unfamiliar topics for which a basic understanding must somehow be obtained. Even the more experienced scientist can find it frustratingly difficult to get an overview of the many factors involved in modern drug discovery and often only after years of exploring does a whole and integrated picture emerge in the mind of the researcher. "Real World Drug Discovery: A Chemist's Guide to Biotech and Pharmaceutical Research" presents this kind of map of the landscape of drug discovery. In a single, readable volume it outlines processes and explains essential concepts and terms for the recent science graduate wondering what to expect in pharma or biotech, the medicinal chemist seeking a broader and more timely understanding of the industry, or the contractor or collaborator whose understanding of the commercial drug discovery process could increase the value of his contribution to it. This book includes interviews with well-known experts in many of the fields involved, giving insightful comments from authorities on many of the sub-disciplines important to cutting-edge drug discovery. It provides helpful suggestions gleaned from years of experience in biotech and pharma, which represents a repository drug discovery 'lore' not previously available in any book. It includes a 'Periodic Table of Drugs' listing current top-selling drugs arranged by target and laid out so that structural similarities and differences are plain and clear, with regular updates available at the book's website. It extensively uses diagrams to illustrate concepts like biotech startup models, preteomic profiling for target identification, Gantt charts for project planning, etc.
MOISTURE AND UNIT WEIGHT READINGS FROM A COMPLEX IMPEDANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT

MOISTURE AND UNIT WEIGHT READINGS FROM A COMPLEX IMPEDANCE MEASURING INSTRUMENT Complex Impedance Measuring Instruments (CIMI’s) are non-nuclear devices that calculate the dry unit weight and moisture content of soil by means of electromagnetic wave propagation theory. Unlike nuclear based test devices, these devices do not require certification or elaborate maintenance to own and operate. CIMI operation requires a soil specific calibration process where soil moisture and unit weight are correlated to electrical parameters. A new, smaller acrylic mold was developed as an alternative calibration tool to the manufacturer’s recommended mold. Calibrated soil models were generated using manufacturer recommended procedures as well as new procedures involving an acrylic mold. Models were then tested for accuracy. The new procedure outperformed the manufacturer’s procedure. Another small, acrylic mold was used to investigate the relationship between CIMI readings and soil parameters. Using several samples from four soils, the relationship between moisture, unit weight, and some electrical parameters was characterized. This characterization was then used to create a new, accurate calibration procedure.
ON COMPUTING OF PULSE PROPAGATION AND REFLECTION IN 2D ELASTIC WAVEGUIDE

: Pulse propagation in elastic waveguides is simulated by means of ﬁnite volume methods. Results of calculations by means of the standard wave-propagation algorithm are compared with those obtained by the thermodynamically consistent excess quantities method. The main difference in these approaches is in the implementation of boundary conditions. The similarity and the distinction of the results are demonstrated.
Virtually the same? How impaired sensory information in virtual reality may disrupt visually-guided action.

Virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool for expanding the possibilities of psychological experimentation and implementing immersive training applications. Despite a recent surge in interest, there remains an inadequate understanding of how VR impacts basic cognitive processes. Due to the artificial presentation of egocentric distance cues in virtual environments, a number of cues to depth in the optic array are impaired or placed in conflict with each other. Moreover, realistic haptic information is all but absent from current VR systems. The resulting conflicts could impact not only the execution of motor skills in VR but raises deeper concerns about basic visual processing, and the extent to which virtual objects elicit neural and behavioural responses representative of real objects. In this brief review we outline how the novel perceptual environment of VR may affect vision for action, by shifting users away from a dorsal mode of control. Fewer binocular cues to depth, conflicting depth information and limited haptic feedback may all impair the specialised, efficient, online control of action characteristic of the dorsal stream. A shift from dorsal to ventral control of action may create a fundamental disparity between virtual and real-world skills that has important consequences for how we understand perception and action in the virtual world.
Cultural Resources Review for Closure of the nonradioactive Dangerous Waste Landfill and Solid Waste Landfill in the 600 Area, Hanford Site, Benton County, Washington, HCRC# 2010-600-018R

The U.S. Department of Energy Richland Operations Office is proposing to close the Nonradioactive Dangerous Waste Landfill (NRDWL) and Solid Waste Landfill (SWL) located in the 600 Area of the Hanford Site. The closure of the NRDWL/SWL entails the construction of an evapotranspiration cover over the landfill. This cover would consist of a 3-foot (1-meter) engineered layer of fine-grained soil, modified with 15 percent by weight pea gravel to form an erosion-resistant topsoil that will sustain native vegetation. The area targeted for silt-loam borrow soil sits in Area C, located in the northern central portion of the Fitzner/Eberhardt Arid Lands Ecology (ALE) Reserve Unit. The pea gravel used for the mixture will be obtained from both off-site commercial sources and an active gravel pit (Pit #6) located just west of the 300 Area of the Hanford Site. Materials for the cover will be transported along Army Loop Road, which runs from Beloit Avenue (near the Rattlesnake Barricade) east-northeast to the NRDWL/SWL, ending at State Route 4. Upgrades to Army Loop Road are necessary to facilitate safe bidirectional hauling traffic. This report documents a cultural resources review of the proposed activity, conducted according to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
An Investigation of Potential Marketing Strategies for Entry into the Shiitake Mushroom Industry in Utah

ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. iv LIST OF TABLES. vii LIST OF FIGURES. viii LIST OF PLATES. x CHAPTERS: 1. RESEARCH CONTEXT. 1 1.1. Justification. 1 1.2. Goals and objectives. 3 1.3. Hypothesis. 3 1.4. Specific objectives. 3 2. MUSHROOM PRODUCTION AND MARKETING IN THE U.S. 4 2.1. History of mushroom cultivation . 5 2.2. Mushroom marketing in the US. 8 3. LITERATURE REVIEW. 11 4. METHODOLOGY. 24 4.1. Survey. 25 4.2. Trend Analysis. 26 4.3. The Logit Method Analysis. 27 4.4. Model Specification. 28 5. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. 34 5.1. Results of Survey. 34 5.2. Results of Trend Analysis. 65 5.3. Results of Regression Analysis. 67 6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. 72
Improving the performance of public service organisations: building capabilities to recover and renew

Over the past 20 years, governments in many countries around the world have sought to implement governance mechanisms to measure and assess the performance of public service organisations. As a consequence, public service organisations, especially those considered as poorly-performing organisations, have been subjected to unprecedented pressure to improve their performance and sustain performance improvement as a continuous process. However, efforts of public managers to improve the performance of their organisations have been undertaken without “comprehensive theories and rigorous evidence on this issue” (Boyne, 2006: 366). This thesis takes up the challenge of providing robust evidence on the factors associated with the performance improvement of public organisations. We propose that the notion of organisational capabilities offers a promising way to meet this challenge. From this standpoint, this research sought to identify the organisational capabilities whose development and use explain a public service organisation’s ability to improve its performance and sustain good performance in the long run. The empirical analysis was conducted in a population of hospital trusts in England. We firstly applied longitudinal and comparative case studies method into two acute hospitals trusts: one case of a successful performance improvement and one case of less-successful performance improvement. The purpose was to examine how the development (or lack of) a set of capabilities over time accounted for the differences in the performance outcome and trajectory of the two cases. Our findings identified the following capabilities as advantageous for achieving a sustained performance: collective leadership; action-oriented culture; effective clinical-managerial relationship; supportive external context; performance / finance control capability; coordination capability of the key delivery process; sensing capability and learning capability. We then employed quantitative method over the population of acute hospital trusts in England to explore the relationship between complementarities of capabilities and performance. The results demonstrated that only when in combination does the presence of the capabilities yield positive and significant association with performance. In other words, the presence of the whole system of the capabilities increases the trusts’ performance, while partial presence of a set of capabilities is either not significantly associated with, or even detrimental to, the trusts’ performance.
Organization Attractiveness: How Does Job Seekers’ Situational Context Influence the Evaluation of the Signals Sent by Companies?

Van Hoye et al. (2015) extended the theory of planned behavior by showing that situational context variables, including financial needs and social support, predict job search behavior. However, less is known about the impact of the situational context on the way job seekers are attracted to the signals sent by organizations. Using an exploratory research method made of an ANOVA, an ordinal regression and a multilinear regression, findings from 497 questionnaires collected in Haute-Normandie, France, add to attributes’ preference by showing that financial needs and social support contexts impact the way job seekers evaluate attributes signaling rewards, culture/image of the company and interpersonal relationships. On the other hand, the evaluation of the attributes signaling work life balance, nature of work and job security are not impacted by the situational context. Results can help organizations communicate the most effective strategic signals to differentiate themselves from competitors.
The functional properties of the vegetable filler Melissa officinalis L. in the composition of curd products

The results of the development of a curd functional product with vegetable filler Melissa officinalis L. are presented. An analysis of the health status of the population carried out in recent years by the World Health Organization shows that the world community is facing acute questions related to the need to prevent the so-called “diseases of civilization”, which include diseases of the cardiovascular system, oncology, diseases associated with impaired lipid metabolism and the gastrointestinal tract, al ergii, decreased immunity, disorders of the nervous system. According to experts, many of these diseases leading to death, disability or disability have a steady upward trend. Up to 44% of the population of our country suffer from cardiovascular diseases (as of December 2019), while more than 82% have functional disorders leading to them. Malignant neoplasms and precancerous conditions are observed in 39% of the adult population, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are found in more than 48% of the working population of the country. The solution to these problems may be the development of functional food products.
II–VI Epitaxial Films in Nonvolatile memory, 3-state FETs, and Solar Cells

This thesis presents design and fabrication of improved performance FETs, nonvolatile memories, and solar cells. The key feature is the use of wide band gap II-VI quantum well layers and/or quantum dots which are grown using UltraViolet (UV) low temperature Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) heteroepitaxy. These layers serve as an insulating substitute for gate insulators such as SiO2 or HfO2. The motivation behind using II-VI latticematched gate dielectrics is two-fold: (1) to reduce interface states and their adverse impact on threshold voltage, in particular its variation from device-todevice in sub-22nm structures, and (2) to utilize the higher dielectric constant of ZnMgS with respect to SiO2. The material structure for this tunneling layer is ZnS/Zn0.95Mg0. 05S/ZnS. A 5 nm layer of ZnSe is grown on both sides of this stack to aide with heteroepitaxial adhesion. Auger SIMS surface scan and depth profile data is presented. This ZnSe layer is less than the critical layer thickness therefore is negligible to additional dislocations due to lattice mismatch strain. These II-VI layers are grown at 333 C with a vertical chamber pressure of 250 torrs at 14.25 slm of hydrogen carrier gas. The metal-organic sources used are dimethylzinc