Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Pricing De Solla Price’s Circumvent

Aims: This study examines the foundations of modern scientometrics as laid down by Derek De Solla Price who is reputed to be the founding father of scientometrics. Methodology: A brief overview of the study of netwo rk structures was made. T his was used to identify the on set of erroneous assumptions in the premise laid by De Solla Price. Established similarities between citations and voting was exploited and used to quantify the extent of the errors made in De Solla a ssumptions. Conclusion: It was found out that the assumptions of De Solla Price are about 78% in error.
Study on image edge detection method for high votage transmission line

Although there are many edge detection methods,the edge detection has always been a research focus in practical application.By studing on two edge detection operators,Sobel and Canny,this paper discusses the edge detection on high voltage transmission line by choosing two images of different weather conditions.It compares the image processed only by edge detection with the one processed with median filter to get the better quality of image.The study lays a foundation for more accurate recognition and monitoring on transmission lines.
Safety and Efficacy of Methanol Fraction of Moringa oleifera as Antihypertensive in L-NAME Induced Hypertensive Rabbits: Bedside to Bench, Implications for Bench Back to Bedside

: Context : Hypertension, a global menace requires innovative research into the use of Moringa oleifera being promoted and traditionally used as alternative therapy. Objective : To innovatively evaluate the mechanistic effect, safety and efficacy of the methanol fraction of M. oleifera (MMO) leaves on L-NAME induced hypertensive rabbits. Methods : Rabbits were divided into six groups: Control, L-NAME alone, L-NAME with 100, 200 or 400 mg/kg of MMO and enalapril. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were similar baseline parameters and Day 3 systolic blood pressure (SBP) less than baseline SBP respectively. The primary outcome was a 10% reduction of SBP on Day 21. Enalapril group was excluded from analysis. Safety was assessed with liver and renal functions, hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide concentrations to elucidate mechanistic effect. Results : Moringa 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg reduced SBP by 4.75, 18.00 and 15.25 mmHg (F=22.123, p=0.000). SBP control was achieved with MMO 200mg/kg, 14% reduction and 400mg/kg, 12% reduction. Nitric oxide concentration, 0.06, 0.094 and 0.114mmol (F= 30.255, p= 0.000) dose-dependently increased and was most predictive of SBP control (r 2 =0.802, p=0.000). Nitric oxide production was inversely related to heart/body weight ratio which was dose-dependently reduced. MMO reduced hydrogen peroxide and ALT level but no significant effect on urea, HDL, and TG. Conclusion : MMO reduced SBP and dose-dependently increased nitric oxide concentration in L-NAME induced hypertensive rabbits. The effect may be mediated via activation of nitric oxide pathway. MMO demonstrated a potent anti-oxidant activity and safety. Effect on ventricular hypertrophy needs further evaluation.
A modular, algebra-sequenced paramorphic constraint-based type checker for Rosetta

The objective of this thesis is to demonstrate the feasibility of performing static analysis, specifically type checking, in a particularly modular way. We use a term space of fixpoints of sums of functors so that, by writing individual type checkers for each portion of the entire language, we can then combine those algebras into an algebra that functions over the entire target language. The overall computational style employed uses a sequenced paramorphism to reduce the terms to the value space of types. As a proof of concept, this thesis presents a nominal typechecker in Haskell for the language Rosetta. It relies heavily on InterpreterLib, a Haskell library for designing interpreters in exactly the style described.
Cytomorphology of gastrointestinal stromal tumours: a comprehensive study

Background: Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) are a heterogenous group of neoplasms. The main aim of the study is to review cases of spindle cell and epithelioid cell neoplasms of the GI tract and classify them as GIST and Non GIST morphologically. Methods: The present study included 30 cases of ‘gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST). GIST cases were reviewed based on morphology and were classified into “Risk of metastasis” categories based on the size and mitotic activity. Results: The small intestine was the most commonly involved site (46.67%), followed by stomach (30%). Based on the size of the tumour and mitotic activity, the tumours were categorized as high risk (70%), intermediate risk (16.67%), low risk (6.67%), and very low risk (6.67%). High risk tumours predominated in all sites except the oesophagus. There was spindle cell predominance (76.8%) among all the cases. Epithelioid cells were seen in 36.7% of the cases. Conclusions: Identifying mitotic figures and counting of GIST was associated with problems and were due to uneven distribution of the mitotic figures, variable thickness of the section and presence of inflammatory cells. Inspite of the difficulty mitoses is still considered as a good prognostic marker.
Radar backscatter and lidar waveform modeling of forest canopies

Providing additional data on forest spatial structure will improve the biomass estimation accuracy from radar data. Recently developed airborne lidar and future spaceborne sensor will provide unique data on canopy geometry and sub-canopy topography. Combined use of radar and lidar data has potential to improve our capability of mapping biomass regionally and globally. As an important step in the algorithm development, three-dimensional radar backscatter and lidar waveform models are parameterized using the same forest stand structure. This paper briefly describes some preliminary results, in the studies of the potential use of radar and lidar data in forest biomass estimates.
A complete PC solution for the electrophysiology laboratory

Summary form only given. The authors describe an electrophysiologic system based on a high-performance personal computer with a high-resolution graphics monitor. This system is designed to replace all conventional equipment like the multichannel tape recorder, high-speed paper recorder, and analog monitors. The features of the system include: (1) full integration of all processes, such as stimulation, recording, measurement, administration, and offline processing of data; (2) real-time high-quality nonfading display of data from up to 24 leads; (3) temporary storage of the last 12 s of high-resolution signals; and (4) flexible hardware and software. Continuous hard-disk storage of all channels at a sampling rate of 1 kHz is under development. This system has been in use for more than one year for arrhythmia surgery and in an animal electrophysiological research laboratory. <<ETX>>
Studi Potensi Likuifaksi Di Daerah Zona Patahan Opak Patalan - Bantul, Jogjakarta

Sejumlah data geologi permukaan dan bawah permukaan telah dilakukan untuk mengetahui gambaran susunan lapisan tanah/batuan bawah permukaan dan hidrogeologi di daerah Patalan, Bantu! dan sc­ kitarnya kaitannya dengan wilayah yang berpotensi likuifaksi. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa stratifikasi lapisan tanah bawah permukaan disusun oleh pasir halus, sedang, kasar, lanau dan lempung dan kerikil juga pasir lcpas. Kondisi muka airtanah di daerah ini dicirikan dengan kedalaman - 0.5 hingga - 4 meter bahkan ada yang lebih - 4 meter. Analisa perhitungan dengan formula metode "simplifed procedure" (Seed, B dan Idriss, I, I971 dan Roberson, P.K., and Wride, B.H., 1989) berdasarkan data-data N-SPT , CPT/CPTu dengan nilai percepatan gempa maksimum (p.g.a) di permukaan sebesar 0,25g, skala gempabumi 6.2 SR (Ms : 6.2), jarak s umber gernpa terhadap daerah studi kurang le bih 5 - 10 km sekitar patahan aktifOpak, dan rnuka air tanah setempat, rnenunjukkan bahwa harnpir sernua titik telah terjadi likuifaksi dengan kedalaman bervariasi mulai - 0.4 hingga - 6 meter. Analisis likuifaksi dan penurunan dengan metode Ishiha ra dan Yoshirnine (1990), dengan nilai Faktor Kearnanan diarnbil hasil eva luasi potensi likuifaksi (rnetode Seed, 1977 dan Suzuki, 1997) dan rnenggunakan Software LIQUIT, maka penurunan total lapisan tanah terutama terkonsentrasi di bagian tengah PataIan, bervariasi antara 2 hingga 10 cm, dengan penurunan terbesar (> I0cm). Pola penyebaran penurunan setidaknya sangat dikontrol oleh segmen dari patahan Opak. Oleh karena itu potensi likuifaksi yang diikuti penurunan lapisan tanah perlu rnendapat perbatian dalam mengkaji keamanan bangunan tinggi dalam mcnghadapi bahaya gempa bumi besar di masa mendatang. Peningkatan kepadatan tanah diperlukan sebelum pelaksanaan kontruksi bangunan tinggi dengan pondasi dalam untuk mengatasi dan mecegah penurunan saat gempa bumi besar.
Modelling and Closed-Loop System Identification of a Quadrotor-Based Aerial Manipulator

This paper presents the modelling and system identification of a quadrotor-based aerial manipulator. The aerial manipulator model is first derived analytically using the Newton-Euler formulation for the quadrotor and Recursive Newton-Euler formulation for the manipulator. The aerial manipulator is then simulated with the quadrotor under Proportional Derivative (PD) control, with the manipulator in motion. The simulation data is then used for system identification of the aerial manipulator. Auto Regressive with eXogenous inputs (ARX) models are obtained from the system identification for linear accelerations X¨ and Y¨ and yaw angular acceleration ψ¨. For linear acceleration Z¨, and pitch and roll angular accelerations θ¨ and ϕ¨, Auto Regressive Moving Average with eXogenous inputs (ARMAX) models are identified.
From novice to expert.

1. Uncovering the Knowledge Embedded in Clinical Nursing Practice. 2. The Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition Applied to Nursing. 3. An Interpretive Approach to Identifying and Describing Clinical Knowledge. 4. The Helping Role. 5. The Teaching-Coaching Function. 6. The Diagnostic and Monitoring Function. 7. Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations. 8. Administering and Monitoring Therapeutic Interventions and Regimens. 9. Monitoring and Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices. 10. Organizational and Work-Role Competencies. 11. Implications for Research and Clinical Practice. 12. Implications for Career Development and Education. 13. The Quest for a New Identity and New Entitlement in Nursing. 14. Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing Practice. Epilogue: Practical Applications. References. Glossary. Appendix. Index.
Towards a reconciliation of a Can Do and Can't Do approach to language assessment

The Common European Framework for Languages (CEF) is largely based on what has been called a 'Can Do' approach. This approach can be explained as follows: "The aim of the 'Can Do' project is to develop and validate a set of performance-related scales, describing what learners can actually do in the foreign language" (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, p. 244). In line with this approach, the descriptors for each level of proficiency found in the CEF appendix emphasise the skills that learners have already acquired, while only providing an incomplete description of those they have yet to develop, i.e. their Can't Dos. Concerning written production, the descriptors overemphasise inappropriate use of connectors, punctuation and spelling and refer only implicitly to lexical and grammatical difficulties. With a view to making the language skills representative of each individual level of proficiency more explicit, we error-tagged learner texts extracted from the International Corpus of Learner English (Granger 2003; Dagneaux et al 1998), each of which had already been assessed independently on the basis of the CEF guidelines. We then compared the error-tagged learner texts with the level of proficiency each had been assigned. Our presentation aims at showing how a combined 'Can Do' and 'Can't Do' approach to language assessment will help to flesh out the CEF proficiency levels by making the descriptors more explicit.
Model-based torque controller for dynamical engine test stands

Dynamical engine test stands are an advanced tool for the development of internal combustion engines (ICE). As hardware-in-the-loop simulators, they combine the flexibility of software simulations with the reliability of measurements. Test stand performance and accuracy of the simulation depend on the performance of the test stand's torque control. This paper presents a new model based control approach. The mechanical model of the test stand is used for inertia compensation. The crank angle synchronous moving average (CASMA) filtering designed according to the known signal characteristics of ICE estimates the required speed and acceleration signals. The combination of the mechanical model and CASMA filtering leads to an improved overall dynamical control performance.
The Impact Of Advanced Multimedia Technology On The Classroom 2000

This paper studies the latest research on the impact of advanced multimedia technology on the classroom 2000. This paper focuses on one such advanced technology entitled “IPTeam Suite,” by Nexprise, Inc, which is starting to become widely used by the industry, but is relatively new to the academia. The application of the IPTeams software in data exchange, information sharing, messaging, and scheduling and documentation and its integration into classroom 2000 are discussed. A joint design course between two universities and an industrial partner, utilizing IPTeam software is also presented. Some of the other new cutting edge educational delivery mode and software such as Asynchronous Learning Networks and ZenPad used in pilot programs in leading universities are also studied
A KM model for public administration: the case of Labour Ministry

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of organizational elements and the performance of knowledge management (KM). Design/methodology/approach – The results of a research project dealing with the effect of organizational elements and the performance of KM are presented. Seven main independent variables were identified – organizational culture, organizational structure, technology, human resources, transparency of documents, flow of information and communication, and training – and these were tested against creation, dissemination and store of knowledge, together with implementation of KM (cycle of KM) using the multi‐variable regression test. As an empirical study, the Ministry of Labour of Iran was chosen for a case study. The empirical data used in this paper were collected through a questionnaire survey.Findings – The results reveal that four of the independent variables have impact on the cycle of KM. Although only some of the independent variables have impact on the effectiv.
Civilization under Construction: Depictions of Architecture on the Column of Trajan

More than 300 depictions of architectural structures appear throughout the Column of Trajan, illustrating both Roman and Dacian fortifications and settlements. Despite the prevalence of architectural depictions on the column, there has been little attention specifically devoted to these important components of the frieze. While recent scholarship has focused on the composition and message of the column as a whole, for the most part this work has not contributed to the interpretation of architecture on the frieze. Previous discussions of the architectural representations have focused almost exclusively on reconciling the pictorial record with the archaeological record and on explaining away what has been seen as a series of mistakes in the architecture on the frieze. This article demonstrates that the many features traditionally interpreted as misunderstandings actually form consistent patterns that draw a purposeful contrast between a supposedly superior Roman culture and a primitive, barbarian Dacian culture.
Identification of PM10 air pollution origins at a rural background site

Trajectory cluster analysis and concentration weighted trajectory (CWT) approach have been applied to investigate the origins of PM10 air pollution recorded at a rural background site in North-eastern Poland (Diabla Gora). Air mass back-trajectories used in this study have been computed with the Hybrid Single-Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model for a 10-year period of 2006–2015. A cluster analysis grouped back-trajectories into 7 clusters. Most of the trajectories correspond to fast and moderately moving westerly and northerly flows (45% and 25% of the cases, respectively). However, significantly higher PM10 concentrations were observed for slow moving easterly (11%) and southerly (20%) air masses. The CWT analysis shows that high PM10 levels are observed at Diabla Gora site when air masses are originated and passed over the heavily industrialized areas in Central-Eastern Europe located to the south and south-east of the site.
Learner-Centred Teaching Contributes in Promising Results in Improving Learner Understanding and Motivation: A Case Study at Malaysia Tertiary Education.

In Malaysia, traditional teaching is still a common approach among many lecturers. There have been many studies reported its limitations and many lecturers have started to adopt more learner-centred teaching approach to promote better learner understanding and learner motivation. Throughout this effort, it is noticed there are lecturers who could not be assured and felt uncertain about this transition because they went through traditional teaching environment during their studies. Due to this, the effort in shifting from traditional teaching to a more learner-centred teaching has been challenging and hard-hitting. Nevertheless, educational and multimedia technology has played an important role in creating a more interesting and engaging learning environments for our digital natives in this 21st century. In this research, a framework is to be proposed based on Weimer’s Learner-Centred Teaching model and through the incorporation of educational technology and multimedia technology in the learning environments. This proposed framework describes how this learner-centred teaching environment could promote better learner experiences by increasing retention rate and improving learner motivation. This proposed framework is recommended through the triangulation results from pre-test/ post-test, learning environments surveys and students’ written comments, which in turn serves as a guideline for lecturers to identify how they could progressively shift to learner-centred teaching environment.
Point-Of-Sales Systems in Food and Beverage Industry: Efficient Technology and Its User Acceptance

The objective of the study was to review the factors that influence the acceptance of the points of sales (POS) technology, as the main systems used in the restaurants environment. It is critical that those POS perceived as proper use for the business growth and development. A conceptual framework is explained by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), were reviewed 28 research articles associated with the acceptance of the points of sales (POS) technology. The literature evidence found indicates the acceptance of POS systems in the F&B industry, including those factors which may affect its implementation and use. Attitude toward POS is affected by individual differences, times, training and company supports. Perceived usefulness of the POS is influenced by information quality, benefits information. The perceived ease of use of the POS is influence by enjoyment. Therefore, that strategy implementation, employee learning, ethical decisions, positive employeemanagement relationship, and personalization level are factors that support technology acceptance.
LITHOLOGIC-PETROGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION OF SILURIAN ROCKS IN THE NIESTACHÓW PROFILE (HOLY CROSS MOUNTAINS)

The Niestachow profile is located in the southwestern part of the Holy Cross Mountains and exposes lower Ludlovian greywacke sediments of the Niewachlow Beds that occur above graptolitic claystones of the Prągowiec Beds. Within the sequence of lithologically diversified Niewachlow Beds, more than 400 m thick, 11 characteristic lithologic complexes were identified. The lower and upper parts of the Niewachlow Beds comprise fine- and medium-grained greywacke sandstones with mudstone interbeds, whereas the middle part contains coarse-grained greywacke sandstones and conglomerates. The sediments were transported by “turbiditic currents” from the southwest. Petrographic examination of the upper part of the Prągowiec Beds and the Niewachlow Beds indicates that the greywacke conglomerates and sandstones of the Niewachlow Beds are composed primarily of volcanic and sedimentary lithoclasts, with subordinate metamorphic and scarce plutonic lithoclasts. The sandstones and conglomerates were derived from an orogen containing sandstones and mudstones as well as from the magmatic rocks of a continental volcanic arc, characterized by acidic-intermediate volcanism.
Analogy Counterarguments and the Acceptability of Analogical Hypotheses

The logical empiricists held that an analogical hypothesis does not gain any acceptability from the analogy on which it is founded. On this view, the acceptability of a hypothesis cannot be discounted by criticizing the foundational analogy. Yet scientists commonly appear to level exactly this sort of criticism. If scientists are able to discount the acceptability of analogical hypotheses in this way, then the logical empiricist view is mistaken. I analyze four forms of analogy counterargument, disanalogy, misanalogy, counteranalogy, and false analogy, with examples from the debate over the asteroid impact hypothesis. These counterarguments do address the acceptability of analogical hypotheses, indicating that analogies can confer acceptability, confirmation notwithstanding. 1 Introduction 2 The asteroid impact hypothesis 3 Analogy counterarguments 3.1 Disanalogy 3.2 Misanalogy 3.3 Counteranalogy 3.4 False analogy 4 Acceptability 5 Conclusions