Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Control Design Toolbox for Large-Scale PRVS Wind Turbines

The trend towards large multi-MW wind turbines has given new impetus to the development of wind turbine controllers. Additional objectives are being placed on the controller making the specification of the control system more complex. A new toolbox, which assists with most of the control design cyle, has been developed. Its purpose is to assist and guide the con tr l system designer through the design cycle, thereby enabling faster design. With the choice of control strategy unrestri cted, the toolbox is sufficiently flexible to support the design process for the aforementioned more complex specifications.
Fabrication and Characterization of Phthalocyanine/C 60 Solar Cells with Inverted Structure

Photovoltaic and optical properties of fullerene/phthalocyanine heterojunction solar cells with normal and inverted structures were fabricated and investigated. Aluminum and gallium phthalocyanines were used for the n-type semiconductor. The solar cells with inverted structure had more stability compared to that with normal structure in the air. Nanostructures of the solar cells were investigated by transmission electron microscopy, and energy levels of the molecules were calculated and discussed.
The Influence of Trust on Knowledge Donating and Collecting: An Examination of Malaysian Universities

The purpose of this research is to examine the influence of affect-based trust and cognition-based trust on knowledge sharing behaviour by adopting the theory of planned behaviour in selected universities in Malaysia. The research adopted survey method and a total of 545 participants from 30 universities. Multiple regression was used to assess the research model. The findings indicate that attitude and subjective norms had positive impact on both knowledge donating and knowledge collecting. However, perceived behavioural control had significant effect on knowledge donating while trust had significant effect on knowledge collecting. Practitioners should focus in developing a climate where academics will have positive attitude and subjective norms towards knowledge sharing as well as a climate of trustworthiness.
Earnings Dynamics and Inequality in Venezuela: 1995-1997

In this paper, we decompose the variance of logarithmic monthly earnings of prime age males into its permanent and transitory components, using a five-wave rotating panel from the Venezuelan "Encuesta de Hogares por Muestreo" from 1995 to 1997. As far as we know, this is the first time a variance components model is estimated for a developing country. We test several specifications and find that an error component model with individual random effects and first order serially correlated errors fits the data well. In the simplest model, around 22% of earnings variance is explained by the variance of permanent component, 77% by purely stochastic variation and the remaining 1% by serial correlation. These results contrast with studies from industrial countries where the permanent component is predominant. The permanent component is usually interpreted as the results of productivity characteristics of individuals whereas the transitory component is due to stochastic perturbations such as job and/or price instability, among others. Our findings may be due to the timing of the panel when occurred precisely during macroeconomic turmoil resulting from a severe financial crisis. The findings suggest that earnings instability is an important source of inequality in a region characterized by high inequality and macroeconomic instability.
Integration of remote and terrestrial monitoring data for analysing alpine geomorphic processes – examples from Switzerland and Italy

Radar satellite systems represent a viable solution for monitoring geomorphic processes and slope instabilities in alpine environments as they cover large areas and have a sufficient spatial and temporal resolution. In this paper, we present some results of the Interreg project SloMove that focused on monitoring slow mass movements in high alpine areas using terrestrial and remote sensing techniques. We found that DInSAR is well suited for monitoring of geomorphic processes if the test sites are carefully selected, matching the geographical situation of the slope with the geometric conditions of the satellites. Movement trends and areas of increased activity can then be identified with high reliability. However, satellite remote sensing needs to be supported by terrestrial measurements, particularly in the case where the results aim for supporting civil protection purposes. The validation with groundbased methods, in our case DGNSS and TLS, showed that the magnitude of displacement cannot be assessed with the same accuracy and that punctual data represent good reference points for comparisons of the different measurement techniques.
Monte Carlo Benchmarks for Discrete Response Valuation Methods: Reply

This response to a comment by Poe and Vossler on our earlier research (Huang and Smith 1998) agrees that our test of the equality of the Turnbull lower bound mean and English Auction mean was incorrect. However, this result was part of the review of literature and did not affect any of the primary conclusions of our earlier research. Moreover, further analysis of the sampling experiments suggests that the selection of true model specifications, hypothesized values for key preference parameters, and choice of estimating equations did not preclude negative biases in the estimates of willingness to pay from discrete response models. (JEL C93, D12, Q2)
Selection Postulates and Probability Rules in the Problem of Quantum Measurement

Various approaches to quantum measurement problem within the framework of usual unitary quantum dynamics are considered. It is argued that neither decoherence theory nor many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics do provide ultimate solution of the measurement problem: they cannot solve the problem of an alternative selection within the framework of unitary quantum dynamics. It is argued that the selection postulate in quantum theory is a very fundamental entity tightly connected with the nature of mathematics and with the nature of the mind, while the probability rules are more technical things admitting various approaches based on various sets of axioms.
THE GENETIC STRUCTURE OF THE WHITE CYPRINID (TOR TAMBROIDES) POPULATIONS BASED ON COI GENE SEQUENCE ANALYZES

The study analyzed nucleotide sequences from the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit (COI) gene region (654) to investigate the genetic structure of the white cyprinid (Tor tambroides) among nine populations from the Manna and Semanka Rivers. A total of 36 individuals were collected for this work. Five nucleotides were found to be variable, resulting in 4 haplotypes. Among the nine populations of Melebuy in Semanka River represents the highest level of variability (h = 1.000, π = 0.0015) whereas Kerinjing, Merabung and Kotabumi populations represent the highest level of variability in Manna River (h = 0.667, π = 0.0020). The Batu Aji, Air Sebilo and Kutopadang populations exhibit the lowest level of variability (h = 0.000, π = 0.000). There is an integrated population throughout all sample sites in Manna River. However, the AMOVA analysis provided corroborating evidence for genetic structure obtained from Nei’s genetic diversity statistic and the F ST value (0.310), suggested there is genetic divergence among populations of those populations. Of the total genetic diversity, 35% was attributable to inter-population diversity and the remainder (68.92%) to differences within populations. These two approaches produced a picture of genetic structure in Manna and Semanka River. A molecular phylogenetic tree constructed using The Neighbor-joining (NJ) method showed the 4 haplotypes were assigned to two clades associated geographic regions. These results provide basic information for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of this species.
Developing Long-term Healthy Eating Behaviours in Canadian Kindergarten Curricula Le développement de saines habitudes alimentaires à long terme dans les programmes-cadres de la maternelle au Canada

This document analysis examines kindergarten curricula documents regarding healthy eating from the 13 Canadian provincial and territorial governments. Curricula are analyzed using a framework composed of five concepts drawn from the healthy eating behaviour development literature and kindergarten pedagogical literature. Results reveal the variability in the healthy eating curricula in Canadian educational jurisdictions. Many healthy eating curricula developed for kindergarten programs across Canada are designed to help teachers’ foster children’s lifelong healthy eating behaviours. Present findings identify current gaps in knowledge about kindergarten healthy eating curricula across Canada. This article concludes with a call for the development of kindergarten curricula to better match current research knowledge regarding children’s long-term healthy eating behaviour development and suggestions for future research in this area. Resume 뀀ഀȠ
How well does a linear static finite element analysis predict measured strains from a nuclear package tie-down system during rail transportation?

Freight rail is often the preferred method for transportation of dangerous goods. One particular application is the use of rail to convey radioactive material in purpose-built packages. During transit, packages are secured to a rail wagon bed with a tie-down system. The design of tie-down systems varies considerably depending on the package type and rail vehicle; for example, shackles, turnbuckles, tie rods, gravity wells or transport frames are all commonly used. There are also a large number of different packages in existence that all vary in size and mass, typically 1–7 m in length and 100 kg–100 t in mass. Despite the uniqueness of many transport configurations, the design of tie-down systems is always carried out using a limited set of design load cases as defined in the appropriate Codes of Practice and Standards. Many authors have suggested that the load cases within the standards need revision or question which load cases should apply to which scenario. In a previous experiment, accelerations and strains have been measured on a freight wagon and transport frame of a heavy package during a routine rail journey. From these data, a new insight into the magnitude and nature of loading has been gained. In the present study, the measured accelerations have been used as input to a finite element model of the transport frame, and a method based on correlation between predicted and measured strains has been developed to determine an appropriate low-pass filter cut-off frequency, fc, which separates quasi-static loading from raw dynamic data. The residual dynamic measurements have been assessed using signal processing techniques to understand their significance. The finite element model has also been used to assess the presence of contact and boundary nonlinearities and how they affect the agreement between measured and predicted strains.
Cultural norms, economic incentives and women’s labour market behaviour: empirical insights from Bangladesh

Abstract This paper sets out to explore a seeming puzzle in the context of Bangladesh. There is a considerable body of evidence from the country pointing to the positive impact of paid work on women’s position within family and community. Yet, according to official statistics, not only has women’s labour force participation risen very slowly over the years, but also a sizeable majority of women in the labour force are in unpaid family labour. We draw on an original survey of over 5000 women from eight different districts in Bangladesh to explore some of the factors that lead to women’s selection into the labour force, and into different categories of labour market activity, with a view to gaining a better understanding of the combination of cultural norms and economic considerations that explain these findings.
Evaluation and Improvement of GPU Ray Tracing with a Thread Migration Technique

Ray tracing is a computer graphics rendering technique. Different from the traditional rasterization algorithm, the ray tracing algorithm simulate the real vision process. Being able to deliver highly realistic graphics effects, it has been considered as the fundamental graphics rendering mechanism for high-end applications and is also likely to be adopted as the work-horse of future graphics hardware. However, the high computational effort is the major stumbling block for ray tracing to be deployed in real-time applications. In this paper we present a detailed characterization of the ray tracing algorithm by focusing on ray tracing algorithm based on BVH acceleration structure. Using a state of art graphics processor unit (GPU) simulator, we are able to provide key insight on improving the performance of ray tracing on GPUs. We propose thread migration technique to reduce the cache miss rate and enhance the processing throughput of primary and secondary rays. 
HOW DO AUSTRALIAN MACROECONOMICS SHOCKS TRANSMIT TO NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand and Australia are highly interdependent in many ways. However, New Zealand is more reliant on Australia than Australia is on New Zealand. Given high economic relation, business-cycle transmission is expected to be found between these two countries. This paper analyses the shock-transmission channels, including trade, monetary policy, and exchange rates, from Australia to New Zealand over the period 1986Q1 to 2002Q2. If New Zealand and Australia trade less, have more similar monetary policies structures, or have less similar economic structures they would have stronger economy correlation. The highly integrated banking systems between Australia and New Zealand are additional avenue for shock transmission between these two countries. JEL Classification: E40, E42, E44
Do institutions matter for microfinance profitability? Evidence from Africa

There have been profound changes in both political and economic institutions in Africa economies over the last 20 years. These changes vary from one country to another. This study contributes to the literature on microfinance profitability by examining whether profitability depends on the institutional environment of the host country. System GMM Estimator in Dynamic Panel Data Models is applied to determine the extent to which institutions affect microfinance profitability. We test the robustness of the models with different specifications that confirm the general result. Our estimation shows that microfinance profitability is non-negligibly driven by the surrounding institutional environment. Specifically, the results indicate that on average, microfinance institutions (MFIs) are more profitable when there is political stability. Upon interaction with MFI age, we show that political stability may make it more conducive for young MFIs to form relationships with reliable new borrowers. Rule of law is associated with greater MFI profitability while corruption makes it harder for MFIs to realize profits, irrespective of age. Well developed institutions may therefore make it less costly for MFIs to operate in a fully compliant way. Based on the study findings, it is prudent that policymakers prioritize institutional reforms that are critical for microfinance development in Africa.
The importance of healthcare managers’ organizational preconditions and support resources for their appraisal of planned change and its outcomes

Background: Healthcare managers are expected to lead and manage planned organizational change intended to improve healthcare process quality. However, their complex working conditions offer limited decision control, and healthcare managers often feel ill prepared and inadequately supported to perform their duties. Healthcare managers have previously described their need for organizational support, but we lack knowledge of the preconditions and resources that help managers implement planned change. Methods: This prospective cohort study examined healthcare managers at three Swedish hospitals implementing lean production and two Swedish hospitals implementing their own improvement model. Questionnaire data from 2012, 2103, and 2014 were used in following up. We used t-tests and a linear mixed model design in analysing the data. Results: Healthcare managers who perceived strong support from managers, employees, colleagues, and the organization and managers with the longest managerial experience had the least negative appraisal of change. Managers who perceived strong support from employees, management, and the organizational structure perceived higher levels of healthcare process quality. Conclusions: Long managerial experience and strong support from managers, employees, and the organization are important for managers’ appraisal of, work on, and successful implementation of planned change. Top management must therefore ensure that the healthcare managers have sufficient managerial experience and support before they delegate to them the responsibility to implement planned change.
COMMUNICATING THE RISKS OF URBAN AIR POLLUTION TO THE PUBLIC. A STUDY OF URBAN AIR POLLUTION INFORMATION SERVICES Christian OLTRA* and Roser SALA Centro de Investigación Sociotécnica, Departamento de Medio Ambiente, Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas (CIEMAT).

Communicating to the public about urban air pollution is a complex task. It requires careful consideration of the goals and objectives of the communication, the target audience, the type of information and the messages to be conveyed, and the vehicles through which the message will be delivered. This complexity increases when the goal of communication is not only making information about air pollution available to the public, but also to promote socially beneficial changes in the behavior of various social groups. In order to understand in greater depth the challenges of communicating different air pollution issues, we evaluated the public air pollution information services provided by public information services in four Spanish cities, based on interviews with experts and a documentary analysis. We identified the main features in terms of five dimensions (goals of communication, type of information, communication mechanisms, intended audience and intended effects), then we explored the limitations of these information systems, and analyze the beliefs and assumptions of the experts concerning communicating with the public. We recommend that air quality management planners assess their opportunities to foster both a broader public engagement and behavioral modifications in a way that complements and extends current structural and informational interventions. Palabras clave: calidad del aire, comunicación del riesgo
A note on analysis of chromosome constitution in tissues, quality of semen and DNA microsatellite loci in bull with 60, XY-61, XYY karyotype

When analysing the karyotype of young Holstein-Friesian bull, two cell lines were observed with chromosomes 60,XY and 61,XYY, in a culture of blood lymphocytes. The mean per cent of cells with karyotype 60,XY amounted to 72, while with karyotype 61,XYY 28. The subsequent cytogenetical tests, conducted when the bull reached 16 months of age, also demonstrated the occurrence of two cell lines in cultures of skin, kidney, spleen and lung fibroblasts. The ratio of cells with karyotype 60,XY:61,XYY was as follows: 72:28 in skin, 68:32 in kidney, 62:32 in spleen and 61:39 in lung. Moreover, the examinations of meiotic chromosomes demonstrated the presence of bivalents XY and trivalents XYY. The bull showed a normal growth rate and live body weight and normally developed sexual organs. The evaluation of the bull’s semen, conducted at the age of 14 months, showed that it meets the standards accepted for sires maintained in AI stations. An analysis of the polymorphism of 11 microsatellite DNA sequences was performed for the bull examined and his parents, using a commercial StockMarks for Cattle Bovine II v. 2 PCR Typing Kit. An additional third allele was identified at locus ETH3, what indicates the presence of cell chimerism in the 60,XY/61,XYY bull examined.
Morphology and Crystallography of Ausferrite in Austempered Ductile Iron

The microstructure of austempered ductile iron was investigated by electron backscatter diffraction technique. The results show that the orientation relationship between acicular bainitic ferrite and austenite is Greninger–Troiano relationship. A single austenite grain is divided into four packets and each packet contains six variants that share a {011}α (i.e., {111}γ) plane. When two γ grains are twinned, the twins share a {111}γ plane and have seven packets. The adjacent acicular bainitic ferrite plates (or laths) sharing a 〈 001 〉 γ axis have small misorientation of about 5.7°. The adjacent acicular bainitic ferrite plates (or laths) not sharing a 〈 001 〉 γ axis have two high misorientation angles of ~54.3° and ~60.0°. Further, the low angle boundary to high angle boundary ratio is far less than the ratio of the variant pairs with small misorientation to the ones with large misorientation. This work is available for structures obtained as a consequence of the heat treatment of austempering.
Dynamic relationship between tourism, trade, infrastructure and economic growth: Empirical evidence From Malaysia.

This paper aims to investigate a positive inter-relationship between tourism, trade, infrastructure and economic growth. Through number of literature examine bilateral relationship between the variables; the literature has certified that tourism is the one of the key factor in trade and economic growth as well as trade is the key factors of tourism and economic growth. Furthermore, the literature found that infrastructure has a strong correlation between tourism, trade and economic growth. The results were mixed, some study found bidirectional and unidirectional relationship in bilateral model between tourism, trade, infrastructure and economic growth. Nevertheless, few studies carried out in term of analyzing the dynamic relationship between these four variables in Malaysia. In order to fill the gaping hole, the study analyzes the dynamic relationship between tourism, trade, infrastructure and economic growth in Malaysia. Therefore, the study used cointegration and granger causality tests to estimate the causal relationships between trade, tourism, infrastructure and economic growth in Malaysia using an annual data from 1999 to 2010. Findings show that trade has a significant impact in the long run on the economic performance of Malaysia. In the short run, statistical results show that there are causal relationships between trade, tourism, infrastructure and economic growth. The present results support growth-led tourism, tourism-led infrastructure, trade and economic growth, trade-led growth, tourism and infrastructure as well as infrastructure - led growth and infrastructure development in the short run. Overall, this study indicates that tourism, trade, infrastructure and economic growth interact and reinforce each other either directly or indirectly. Keywords: Economic growth, trade, tourism, infrastructure and Malaysia.
Self-esteem of physical education students: sex differences and relationships with intelligence

participants and procedure A total of 385 first-year undergraduates aged 18-26 years studying physical education and sport at the University of Physical Education in Warsaw participated in the study. The following research tools were used: the Multidimensional Self-Esteem Inventory, Raven’s Standard Progressive Matrices Plus, the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, and the Social Competence Questionnaire. The average of marks obtained for all courses taken during the first year was adopted as an indicator of academic performance.