Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Animation of reactive fluids

This thesis presents a general method for the integrated computer animation of the shape and shading of multiple reactive fluids in complex environments. This method advances the state of the art in fluid animation in three basic ways. First, it applies to a much larger class of fluid phenomena than previously addressed in computer graphics: both gases and liquids containing chemically reactive species. Second, it integrates a simple yet powerful procedural animation method for modelling both chemical and thermal reactions and their effects on the appearance and behaviour of simulated fluids. Third, and perhaps most significantly, it provides greater control: the desired flow can be specified at any location as well as the degree to which the simulation should be constrained to match it. We use the Navier-Stokes equations for incompressible flow as a general model of fluid motion and numerically solve these equations with finite differences on a fixed, uniform grid using techniques adapted from computational fluid dynamics for the specific requirements of computer animation. We illustrate the effectiveness of our method by applying it to a number of scenarios that would be difficult to animate using existing techniques.
The Effects of Contention among Stations on Video Streaming Applications over Wireless Local Area Networks: an Experimental Approach

Multimedia streaming applications have a large impact on the resource requirements of the WLAN. There are many variables involved in video streaming, such as the video content being streamed, how the video is encoded and how it is sent. This makes the role of radio resource management and the provision of QoS guarantees extremely difficult. For video streaming applications, packet loss and packets dropped due to excessive delay are the primary factors that affect the received video quality. In this paper, we experimentally analyse the effects of contention on the performance of video streaming applications with a given delay constraint over IEEE 802.11 WLANs. We show that as contention levels increase, the frame transmission delay increases significantly despite the total offered load in the network remaining constant. We provide an analysis that demonstrates the combined effects of contention and the playout delay constraint have on the video frame transmission delay.
Finding the Evidence for Practice: A Workbook for Health Professionals

Introduction Section 1: Sources of Information 1. Where Do I Go for Information 2. Evidence-Based Sources of Information 3. The Internet Section 2: Undertaking a Literature Search 4. Approaching the Search 5. Stages of a Search 6. Conclusions and Final Tips Section 3: Practical Exercises 7. Practical Exercises 8. Medline, Ovid Interface 9. Medline, Silver Platter Interface 10. Searching the Internet for Health Care Information 11. Searching the National Electronic Library for Health (NeLH) 12. CINAHL: Ovid interface 13. CINAHL: Silver Platter interface Appendices 1. Evaluation Tools 2. Optimal Search Strategies 3. Critical Appraisal of Web Sites Glossary
Low cost floating point arithmetic unit design

In this paper, we present the FP-AU (Floating Point Arithmetic Unit) that improves the performance of multimedia processing with low hardware cost. The hardware cost was minimized by designing a 32-bit single precision architecture that can execute 64-bit double precision operations with very low hardware overhead, such as a barrel shifter and control logics. Since the FP-AU occupies a significant amount of silicon area in a microprocessor due to double precision data, our proposed architecture shows a very efficient performance/cost ratio. The sticky bit generation logic offers a simple architecture that can reduce hardware cost. The FP-AU was modeled in Verilog HDL and synthesized with 0.35 /spl mu/m standard cell libraries after verification. The occupied area is about 6,590 equivalent gates. It operates at 130 MHz clock speed under worst-case conditions.
A Framework for Research on Adaptive Decision Aids

Abstract : A review of the literature on decision aids is presented, with particular emphasis on aids that adapt to situations and/or users. A framework for design of adaptive decision aids is proposed and used to identify design issues associated with aids for command and control. This framework is also used as a basis for defining several important research issues that should be addressed if adaptive aiding technology is to progress.
Theoretical Investigations of Structural Phase Transitions and Magnetic, Electronic and Thermal Properties of DyNi: Under High Pressures and Temperatures

Present work is influenced by the requirement of investigation of rare earth intermetallics due to the nonavailability of theoretical details and least information from experimental results. An attempt has been made to analyse the structural, electronic, magnetic and thermal properties of DyNi using full potential linear augmented plane wave method based on density functional theory. DyNi differs from other members of lanthanides nickelates as in ground state it crystallizes in FeB phase rather than orthorhombic CrB structure. The equilibrium lattice constant, bulk modulus, and pressure derivative of bulk modulus are presented in four polymorphs (FeB, CrB, CsCl and NaCl) of DyNi. At equilibrium the cell volume of DyNi for FeB structure has been calculated as 1098.16 Bohr3 which is comparable well with the experimental value 1074.75 Bohr3. The electronic band structure has been presented for FeB phase. The results for thermal properties, namely, thermal expansion coefficient, Gruneisen parameter, specific heat and Debye temperature at higher pressure and temperatures have been reported. The magnetic moments at equilibrium lattice constants have also been tabulated as the rare earth ions associated with large magnetic moments increase their utility in industrial field for the fabrication of electronic devices due to their magnetocaloric effect used in magnetic refrigeration.
Optiques pour les impulsions attosecondes

Les plus brefs flashs de lumiere qui puissent etre produits en laboratoire actuellement ont des durees de quelques dizaines d’attosecondes (1 as = 10-18 s), et ne peuvent etre crees que dans le domaine extreme-ultraviolet (XUV). Le developpement de composants optiques capables de controler et de mettre en forme ce rayonnement attoseconde est crucial pour permettre a ces impulsions de se generaliser. Cette these porte donc sur l’etude et la realisation de tels composants.Les impulsions attosecondes ont la particularite de comporter une derivee de frequence intrinseque au processus utilise pour leur generation. Cela a pour effet d’augmenter leur duree. Nous avons donc developpe des miroirs multicouches capables d’induire une derive de frequence opposee sur les impulsions s’y reflechissant, permettant ainsi de les compresser. En caracterisant les impulsions attosecondes reflechies par ces miroirs, nous avons pour la premiere fois observe une telle compression des impulsions attosecondes. Nous avons egalement developpe des miroirs multicouches theoriquement capables de compresser des impulsions sous la barre symbolique des 50 as, soit en dessous du record actuel de duree d’une impulsion lumineuse.La mesure de ces impulsions requiert leur focalisation dans un spectrometre. Or les miroirs focalisants generalement utilises peuvent tres rapidement introduire des aberrations geometriques. A l’aide de simulations numeriques et d’une etude analytique, nous avons montre que ces aberrations pouvaient tres fortement deformer la structure spatio-temporelle des impulsions attosecondes, provoquant une augmentation de leur duree. Enfin, nous avons montre que ces effets n’etaient pas pris en compte par les techniques actuelles de caracterisation d’impulsions attosecondes, cela pouvant amener a mesurer une impulsion attoseconde plus courte qu’elle ne l’est en realite.
Effect of a sparse architecture on generalization behaviour of connectionist networks: a comparative study

Generalization, the ability of achieving equal performance with respect to the training patterns for the design of the system as well as the unknown test patterns outside the training set, is considered to be the most desirable aspect of a cognitive learning system. For connectionist classifiers, generalization depends on several factors like the network architecture and size, learning algorithm, complexity of the problem and the quality and quantity of the training samples. Various studies on the generalization behaviour of a neural classifier suggest that the architecture and the size of the network should match the size and complexity of the training sample set of the particular problem. The popular ideas for improving generalization is network pruning by removing redundant nodes or growing by adding nodes to reach the optimum size for matching. In this work a feedforward multilayer connectionist model proposed earlier by Chakraborty et al. (1997) with a sparse fractal connection structure between the neurons of adjacent layers has been studied for its suitability compared to other architectures for achieving good generalization. A comparative study with another feedforward multilayer model with network pruning algorithms for pattern classification problem revealed that it is easier to achieve good generalization with the proposed sparse fractal architecture.
Virtual sign translator in serious games

The work presented in this paper is one of the outcomes of the VirtualSign project that aims to assist the communication with deaf students in the classroom. The main goal of the VirtualSign project is the creation of a bidirectional Portuguese sign language translator. This translator supports the development of a serious game that was developed to facilitate the sign language learning process. In the game it is possible to gather different gestures and reproduce them. The game includes three different scenarios. These scenarios are linked to increasing levels of proficiency in sign language. The first one addresses the alphabet, the second one goes a step forward to teach words and the third one introduces full sentences. The game experience can be enhanced by using the Kinect to perform the gestures. This game intends to be of great assistance in the process of learning the Portuguese sign language.
On a simple algorithm to calculate the 'energy' of a signal

A simple algorithm is derived that permits on-the-fly calculation of the energy required to generate, in a certain sense, a signal. The results of applying this algorithm to a number of well-known signals are shown. Some of the invariance and noise properties of the algorithm are derived and verified by simulation. The implementation of the algorithm and its application to speech processing are briefly discussed. <<ETX>>
Studying for a Degree in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Preface - How to Read this Book - Starting off in Higher Education - Generating Information - Analysing Concepts and Theories - Writing Essays - Writing Dissertations - Revising for Exams - Turning Study Skills into Life Skills - Appendix: Resource Books for the Humanities and Social Sciences - Bibliography - Index
CONVERTING FROM ORAL SEDATION TO INTRAVENOUS SEDATION USING TOPICAL ANESTHETICS ON SKIN AFTER ORAL SEDATION FAILURE

The use of chloral hydrate and hydroxyzine for oral sedation is most effective in children aged less than 36 months and weighing less than 15 kg. Children who do not belong to this category may show frequent move- ments due to shallow sedation level, and it can lead to sedation failures. One of the solutions to such sedation failure is conversion to deeper sedation. But, it is not so much of an option, since inhalation anesthetics and de- vices are required. In this case, conversion from oral sedation to intravenous sedation was successfully achieved without causing injection pain while searching for an intravenous route, by using EMLA cream (Eutectic Mixture of Local Anesthesia). A patient aged 46 months and weighing 15 kg visited the Pediatric Department of Dankook University Dental Hospital. Treatment under TSD(Tell Show Do) was offered, but due to the parent' s request, oral sedative mea- sures were taken. Considering prompt converting from oral sedation to iv sedation in case the oral sedation fails, EMLA cream was apllied preemptively. Adequate sedation level could not be achieved after 90 minutes of oral administration, therefore, under the parent' s consent, intravenous route was prepared after conscious se- dation by N 2O-O2. During treatment, ETCO2, SPO2 and heart rate was monitored every 5 minutes. The patient showed stable vital signs and did not show any movements. The whole procedure took two and a half hours in total, and the treatment was completed without any adverse effects. Abstract
Transformationeel leiderschap en carrière maken: sekseverschillen in consequenties van effectief leiderschap

Eerder onderzoek heeft aangetoond dat transformationeel leiderschap effectiever is dan transactioneel en laissez-faire-leiderschap (Judge & Piccolo, 2004). Vrouwen vertonen deze vorm van leiderschap meer dan mannen maar groeien niet door naar de hoogste echelons in organisaties. In dit onderzoek wordt daarom gekeken naar de relatie tussen leiderschapsstijlen van mannen en vrouwen en het maken van carriere. Respondenten met managementervaring werd gevraagd aan te geven in welke mate leiderschapsgedrag, gemeten volgens de 36 items van de Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire, van mannelijke of vrouwelijke managers een bijdrage levert aan het maken van promotie naar midden-, hoger of topmanagement. Uit de resultaten blijkt dat transformationeel leiderschap een grotere bijdrage levert aan het maken van promotie dan transactioneel en laissez-faire-leiderschap, waarbij vooral ‘inspirational motivation’ belangrijk wordt gevonden. ‘Individualized consideration’ wordt belangrijker gevonden voor het maken van promotie van vrouwelijke managers dan voor het maken van promotie van mannelijke managers, maar individualized consideration en contingent reward worden vooral geschikt gevonden om promotie te maken naar midden-/hoger management, en minder voor promotie naar de top. Dit stelt vrouwen die promotie willen maken derhalve voor de paradox dat de stijl die voor hen het meest geschikt wordt geacht, tevens de minst gunstige is voor het bereiken van topposities in organisaties.
IMPAIRED EXPRESSION IN DA RATS OE CATALYTICALLY ACTIVE P450BTL, IMMUNOCHEMICALLY DISTINGUISHABLE FROM P4502D1: IMMUNOLOGICAL EVIDENCE WITH SPECIFIC ANTI-PEPTIDE ANTIBODIES

We have previously purified a P4502D isozyme, P450BTL, whose N-terminal amino acid sequence is almost identical to P4502D2 and is capable of catalyzing debrisoquine 4hydroxylation. We have now investigated the possible involvement of this isozyme in a strain-dependent polymorphic expression of debrisoquine 4-hydroxylase activity in Wistar and DA rats. The P4502D dependent metabolic activities of debrisoquine 4-hydroxylation and bunitrolol 4-hydroxylation in the hepatic microsomes of male and female DA rats were significantly lower than those from male and female Wistar rats. Since the polyclonal antibodies against purified P4502Dl or P450BTL showed cross-reactivity, we used anti-peptide antibodies highly specific to rat P4502Dl (anti-peptide 2Dl, VKLVEESLTEVSGFI) or P4502D2 (anti-peptide 2D2, DPAQPPRD) to search for any reduced expression of P4502D2 in DA rat hepatic microsomes. A least square linear regression analysis of the plot between the individual metabolic activities and the relative intensities of the immunoreactive bands against anti-peptide 2D2, but not 2Dl, clearly showed a positive relationship. In conclusion, we have been able to demonstrate that the hepatic microsomes of male and female DA rats have an extremely low level of the anti-peptide 2D2 immunoreactive bands when compared to those from male and female Wistar rats. This suggests that the low expression of P450BTL (P4502D2) may be the cause of impaired debrisoquine 4-hydroxylation in DA rats. Cytochrome P450 (P450) is the collective term for a group of related enzymes which are responsible -4 4~ -4 for the oxidation of numerous drugs and other for2The data in this paper come from a thesis to be submitted in partial fulfilment for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University. A Present address: 3Research Laboratories, Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd., Nishioji-Hachijo, Minamiku, Kyoto 601, Japan, "Laboratory of Ecology, Department of Environmental Veterinary Sciences, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060, Japan eign compounds, as well as many endogenous substrates that include prostaglandins, fatty acids and steroids (5). Each P450 is encoded by a separate gene, and a classification system for the P450 gene superfamily has recently been proposed (18). The P450 genes are assigned to families and subfamilies according to the degree of similarity of the amino acid sequences of the protein part of the encoded P450 isozymes.
What's in a Note? Sentiment Analysis in Online Educational Forums

This multi-disciplinary study examines the linguistic characteristics which influence communication and social interaction in computer-mediated communication (CMC). We begin by conducting a qualitative data analysis on a group of graduate students taking online courses. Through this, we look more closely at their perception of social interaction in their online learning environment (Knowledge eCommons). We then take individual student notes and analyze their linguistic characteristics. We look at the emotional cues in notes, the use of factual, objective language and other linguistic features. We study these notes through the use of sentiment analysis methodologies – which will be explained in detail in the first and second chapter. We have proposed a method for deducing note objectivity and have computed reliability testing of this method. Our analyses show that there is a high correlation between the use of objective language in a note and the value that students place on that note.
Dialog in e-Mail Traffic

Connectivity and topology are known to yield information about networks, whose origin is self-organized, but the impact of {\it temporal dynamics} in a network is still mostly unexplored. Using an information theoretic approach to e-mail exchange, we show that an e-mail network allows for a separation of static and dynamic structures within it. The static structures are related to organizational units such as departments. The temporally linked structures turn out to be more goal-oriented, functional units such as committees and user groups.
Benshi, Japanese Silent Film Narrators, and Their Forgotten Narrative Art of Setsumei: A History of Japanese Silent Film Narration

Setting the stage - "Benshi" who performed "Setsumei", "Benshi" in other countries, why Japan? introduction of motion pictures into Japan and the birth of "Benshi" laying the foundation - the early development of "Benshi" and "Setsumei" - the Denkikan and Somei Saburo, Russo-Japanese war, theatre milieu the period of experimentation, 1908-1914 the "Benshi" themselves - training, background, remuneration, lifestyle and preparation governmental attempts to control the "Benshi" - examinations and licensing, censorship the pure film movement's attack on the "Benshi" - need to reform Japanese cinema, attacking Kowairo "Benshi", attacking foreign film "Benshi" period of unification, 1917-1925 - elimination of "Maesetsu", elimination of Kowairo "Setsumei" the art of "Setsumei" the talkie revolution and demise of the "Benshi" - talkies, "Benshi" strike back forgotten but not dead.
Soft viscoelastic robot skin capable of accurately sensing contact location of object

The study concerns development of a robot skin which is capable of accurately sensing the contact location of an object, taking advantage of the soft skin surface made of gel which allows the skin to make an areal contact with the object. There has been no report on tactile sensing which attained not only skin deformation detection but also contact object location sensing of high accuracy. First, we show in the paper the structure of the robot skin, with 15 tiny reflector chips arranged in a matrix form on the skin surface. Second, we describe the principle of sensing the contact location of an object-both optically detecting the positions of the reflector chips which corresponds to the deformation of the skin surface of gel being pressed by an object and fitting the planes of the object from the deformation data assuming the object to be a convex polygon. The robot skin is characterized by a skin surface which is low in cost and easily replaceable, and the sensing performance is robust against any electromagnetic disturbance. Third, we report some experiments conducted for verifying the above principles as well as accurately detecting the position of the reflector chip from which the covariance matrix of detection errors was computed, and sensing the location of a wedge-shaped object. For evaluating the accuracy, comparisons are made between the real convex angle of the object and the estimated polygon, as well as between the real motion of the object and the estimated motion.
Trajectory-based Air Traffic Management (TB-ATM) under Weather Uncertainty

Explosive growth of commercial air travel poses great challenges to air traffic management and causes increasing delays. Much of the delay is weather induced. The traditional routing strategy, which consists of an aircraft under a predicted storm avoiding the bad weather zone completely, is too conservative. One way to reduce delays caused by enroute weather is to take a less conservative route, risking higher delay to attain a better expected delay, instead of avoiding the bad weather zone completely. In order to implement this strategy, one approach involves shifting the current airspace-based air traffic management system to a trajectory-based air traffic management (TB-ATM) system where there is only one controller responsible for each aircraft from gate to gate. We address the single aircraft problem using Markov decision processes (where the weather processes is modeled as a stationary Markov chain) and a dynamic programming algorithm. The approach provides a dynamic routing strategy for an aircraft that minimizes the expected delay, when the aircraft’s nominal path may be obstructed by a bad weather. Our algorithm is implemented in different aircraft routing scenarios and the improvements in delays in comparison with the traditional methods are shown.