Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
On locally convex weakly Lindelöf Σ-spaces

A family {Aα : α ∈ N} of sets covering a set E is called a resolution for E if Aα ⊆ Aβ whenever α ≤ β. A locally convex space (lcs) E is said to belong to class G if there is a resolution {Aα : α ∈ N} for (E′, σ(E′, E)) such that each sequence in any Aα is equicontinuous. The class G contains ‘almost all’ useful locally convex spaces (including (LF)-spaces and (DF)-spaces). We show that (i) every semi-reflexive lcs E in class G is a Lindelöf Σ-space in the weak topology (this extends a corresponding result of Preiss-Talagrand for WCG Banach spaces) and the weak* dual of E is both K-analytic and has countable tightness, (ii) a barrelled space E has a weakly compact resolution if and only if E is weakly K-analytic, and (iii) if E is barrelled or bornological then E′ has a weak* compact resolution if and only if it is weak* K-analytic. As an additional consequence we provide another approach to show that the weak* dual of a quasi-barrelled space in class G is K-analytic. These results supplement earlier work of Talagrand, Preiss, Cascales, Ferrando, Ka̧kol, López Pellicer and Saxon.
NEW HYBRID FMADM MODEL FOR MOBILE COMMERCE IMPROVEMENT

Internet of things (IoT) can provide an extensive scope of services via smart devices to promote the convenience of life. With advances being made in smart phones, enterprises are increasingly considering expanding their customer base through mobile commerce services. To promote m-commerce improvement, enterprises should organize an excellent m-commerce environment and attempt to realize user needs in the era of IoT. In a fuzzy environment of the real world, objective decision-making for m-commerce improvement is usually a FMADM problem involving feedback-effect and interdependence among the dimensions and criteria. But, many traditional decision models cannot conduct the complicated interrelationships among dimensions and criteria. This study proposes an improvement model that can promote m-commerce improvement towards achieving the aspiration level in fuzzy environment. The proposed hybrid model conducts the feedback-effect and dependence among attributes, and it combines the FDEMATEL technique, FDANP, and MFGRA methods. The empirical case study was conducted to prove the utility of the new hybrid FMADM model in evaluating an m-commerce environment. Comparative results exhibited that the proposed approach is superior to the traditional method and that it can obtain most real grey relational degree that can be used for establishing the best performance improvement strategy in reality.
The System for EMG and MMG Singals Recording for the Bioprosthetic Hand Control

The process of biosignal acquisition has a significant impact on the reliability of the control of the multi-functional hand prosthesis. The paper discusses the nature of EMG and MMG signals and noise associated with their registration. The measuring system developed on the basis of these premises, as well as the measurement proce-
How Does Unemployment Affect the Health-related Behavior of Japanese Men? A Panel Data Analysis

By using panel data, this study examines the effect of unemployment on various types of individual health-related behavior, namely physical exercise, dietary habits, smoking, drinking, and sleep duration among Japanese men aged 20 ? 40 years. The results indicate that the effect of unemployment on health-related behavior varies. It is found that exercise habits and sleep duration are affected by unemployment, while there are no observed effects on dietary habits, smoking, and frequency of drinking. Being unemployed has positive effects on frequency of exercise and sleep duration. When an individual suffers from unemployment in two successive periods, he increases the frequency of exercise, while current unemployment directly affects sleep duration. The positive effects of unemployment on exercise and sleep are explained by the increased time in the health investment function.
Testing the Relationship between Turnover Intention and Human Resource Practices in a non-Western context of the Palestine

The purpose of this study is to examine the influence of job characteristics, training, performance appraisal, career development and compensation on turnover intention. It was hypothesized that job characteristics, training, performance appraisal, career development and compensation will be negatively related to turnover intention. The data gathered from 504 nurses from 12 Palestinian Public Hospitals. Correlation and hierarchical regression analyses were used to examine the hypotheses of the study. This study showed that job characteristics, training, performance appraisal, career development and compensation play a significant role in influencing nurses’ level of turnover intention. The theoretical and practical implications of this study are discussed in the paper. Recommendations are provided to managers in Palestinian Public Hospitals to enhance human resource management practices in the workplace.
CSMA/CD protocol for time-constrained communication on bus networks

A multiple access protocol for transmitting time-constrained packets on bus networks is presented. Based on carrier sense multiple access/ collision detection (CSMA/CD) protocol, a new protocol is developed and its performance evaluated by computer simulation. An approximate analysis model for this protocol is also presented. Numerical results indicate that the new protocol achieves a better performance, and the approximate analysis model is also effective.
Internal Marketing and Market Orientation of Mobile Telecommunication Companies in Nigeria

The purpose of this study was to empirically investigate how Internal Marketing influences Market Orientation of Mobile Telecommunication Firms in Nigeria. Three hundred and seventy four (374) copies of the questionnaire were administered to respondents. Upon retrieval and data cleaning, 338 copies were subjected to Data analysis. Data analyses were aided by the use of SPSS version 20 and hypotheses were tested using the Simple Regression method. After the data analysis, it was revealed that: Most sampled employees agreed that internal marketing has led the firm to have sufficient understanding of the needs and preferences of customers to be able to continuously create superior value for them, understand the short-term strengths and weaknesses and the long-term capabilities of both current and potential competitors, and has been responsible for the improved level of their networks’ ability to coordinate personnel and other resources throughout the organisation. Internal Communication, Job Satisfaction and Employee Motivation were found to be strong dimensions of Internal Marketing that positively and significantly influences all the three measures of Market Orientation (customer focus, competitor focus and interfunctional coordination). There is a significant and positive influence of Organisational Commitment on the relationship between Internal Marketing and Market Orientation. We therefore concluded that all the three dimensions of Internal Marketing (internal communication, job satisfaction and employee motivation) positively correlate with the measures of Market Orientation (customer focus, competitor focus and interfunctional coordination). Also, there is a significant and positive influence of Organisational Commitment as moderating variable on the relationship between Internal Marketing and Market Orientation. Based on the findings and conclusions we recommended that since Internal Communication, Job Satisfaction and Employee Motivation all positively relates with Market Orientation, Mobile telecommunication firms in Nigeria should: Improve how both informal and formal information are exchanged between management and employee. Improve their physical facilities, equipment and communication materials, create opportunities for career development and regularly evaluate employees satisfaction with their work situation to know if employee’ enjoy and sees their job as pleasurable and satisfying. Improve employee motivation by giving financial incentives for additional work done, giving health insurance and also make the work environment comfortable. Also, since Organisational Commitment positively and significantly influences the relationship between Internal Marketing and Market Orientation, Mobile Telecommunication firms need to improve activities in the organisation that will make the employees proud to associate with the organisation as a result make them to be loyal and proud to discuss their organisation with others outside the organisation and want to stay even if they get a better offer.
Gd-Doped Superparamagnetic Magnetite Nanoparticles for Potential Cancer Theranostics

Nanotechnology has facilitated the applications of a class of nanomaterials called superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) in cancer theranostics. This is a newdiscipline in biomedicine that combines therapy and diagnosis in one platform. The multifunctional SPIONs,whichare capable ofdetecting,visualizing, anddestroying theneoplastic cellswith fewer side effects than the conventional therapies, are reviewed in this chapter for theranostic applications. The chapter summarizes thedesignparameters suchas size, shape, coating, and target ligand functionalization of SPIONs, which enhance their ability to diagnose and treat cancer. The review discusses the methods of synthesizing SPIONs, their structural, morphological, andmagnetic properties that are important for theranostics. The applications of SPIONs for drug delivery,magnetic resonance imaging, andmagnetic hyperthermia therapy (MHT) are included. The results of our recent MHT study on Gd-doped SPIONas a possible theranostic agent are highlighted.We have also discussed the challenges and outlook on the future research for theranostics in clinical settings.
Daily Value-at-Risk models at financial crisis period: evidence in Australia

8 Chapter One: Introduction 9 Chapter Two: Literature Review 12 2.1 Risk Management 12 2.1. 1 The importance of analyse risks and measure risks 12 2.1. 2 Financial Risk Measurement 13 2.2 Value at Risk 14 2.2.1 Definition of VAR 14 2.2.2 Main parties of using VAR 16 2.2.3 Different methods of computing VAR 17 2.2. 4 Historical and Implied Measures of VAR 18 2.2. 5 Introduction to Implied Volatility Index 20 2.2. 6 Other alternatives of VAR volatility Inputs 21 2.3 Back-testing of VAR model 22 Chapter Three: Data & Methodology 25 3.
Use Of Nano Particles And Nanocrystals In Drug Discovery

Because of their unique properties Nanocrystals (quantum dots) and other nanoparticles (gold colloids, nanobars, dendrimers and nanoshells) have been receiving a lot of attention for potential use in Therapeutics, Bioengineering and therapeutics drug discovery. In this review potential use of these Nanocrystals and Nanoparticles in drug discovery has been discussed. Special properties of these nanoparticles may offer new advancement in drug discovery.
Optimisation of Anthocyanin Extraction from Purple Pitaya and Verification of Antioxidant Properties, Antiproliferative Activity and Macrophage Proliferation Activity

To separate and purify anthocyanins from purple pitaya ( H. polyrhizus ) with SP825 resin, the adsorption properties of the SP825 resin were evaluated by static and dynamic experiments with respect to the following parameters: pH, temperature, dilution multiple of the sample solution and concentration of the ethanol eluting agent. The data from the static experiments were fitted to the pseudo-second-order kinetics model (R 2 = 0.9919) and Freundlich isotherm model (R 2 = 0.9672). A total of 658 mg of anthocyanins were contained in 1000 g of H. polyrhizus fresh fruits (both peel and pulp), which could be made into 1.5 g of anthocyanin-rich extract from H. polyrhizus (AEHP) containing 520 mg of anthocyanins. Overall, 79% of the anthocyanins were extracted. The AEHP showed strong DPPH radical scavenging activity, ABTS radical scavenging activity, hydroxyl radical scavenging activity, reducing power, ferrous metal ion chelating ability and SOD-like activity. Moreover, the AEHP inhibited the proliferation of the human colorectal cancer cell line DLD-1 and accelerated the growth of macrophage cells. Finally, the AEHP was proven to have a high tinctorial power and physiological and health functions.
Agent-Based Crowd Simulation of Daily Goods Traditional Markets

In traditional market, buyers are not only moving from one place to another, but also interacting with traders to purchase their products. When a buyer interacts with a trader, he b locks some space in the corridor. Besides, while buyers are walking, they may be attracted by non-preferred traders, though they may have preferred traders. These situations have not been covered in most existing crowd simulation models. Hence, these existing models cannot be directly implemented in traditional market environments since they main ly focus on crowd members’ movement. Th is research emphasizes on a crowd model that includes simplified movement and unplanned purchasing models. This model has been developed based on intelligent agent concept, where each agent represents a buyer. Two trad itional markets are used for simulat ion in this research, namely Gedongkuning and Ngasem, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The simulat ion shows that some places are visited more frequently than others. Overall, the simulat ion result matches the situation found in the real world.
GeoLens: Multi-User Interaction with Rich Geographic Information

Zoomable 3D map viewers have been used many times as excellent demos of the potential of multi-touch systems. While they showcase the possibilities of multi-touch very well, they are inherently not capable of supporting multiuser interaction. We present enhanced magic lenses GeoLenses as user interface concept that expands on prior magic lens work. GeoLenses are fully multi-user capable while still being intuitive to use. We built a complete enduser application based on this concept and deployed it in an exhibition. Our observations of application usage by about 150 visitors suggest that the concept is viable and easy to understand for the general public.
The ACCENT-protocol: a framework for benchmarking and model evaluation

We summarise results from a workshop on “Model Benchmarking and Quality Assur-ance” of the EU-Network of Excellence ACCENT, including results from other activities (e.g. COST Action 732) and publications. A formalised evaluation protocol is presented, i.e. a generic formalism describing the procedure how to perform a model 5 evaluation. This includes eight steps and examples from global model applications are given for illustration. The ﬁrst and important step is concerning the purpose of the model application, i.e. the addressed underlying scientiﬁc or political question. We give examples to demonstrate that there is no model evaluation per se, i.e. without a fo-cused purpose. Model evaluation is testing, whether a model is ﬁt for its purpose. The 10 following steps are deduced from the purpose and include model requirements, input data, key processes and quantities, benchmark data, quality indicators, sensitivities, as well as benchmarking and grading. We deﬁne “benchmarking” as the process of comparing the model output against either observational data or high ﬁdelity model data, i.e. benchmark data. Special focus is given to the uncertainties, e.g. in observational 15 data, which have the potential to lead to wrong conclusions in the model evaluation if not considered carefully.
Use of procalcitonin for the differential diagnosis of fever in cancer patients: an observational study

Fever often occurs in cancer patients and the possibility of having a reliable marker for the differential etiological diagnosis is desirable. The aim of this study was to investigate the eligibility of the use of procalcitonin (PCT) in hemato-oncological patients for the differential diagnosis of fever. We prospectively enrolled 98 cancer patients and divided them into two groups: those with active disease and those with non-active disease. Procalcitonin was dosed at Time 0 (recruitment) and at the onset of fever. On enrollment, PCT values were 0.1 ng/mL in 83% patients with active disease, and lower than 0.5 ng/mL in 23%, which is usually considered not suggestive of bacterial infection. Four percent of patients had values over 0.5 ng/mL and these were mainly patients with neuroendocrine tumors or affiliates. On enrollment, there were also no statistically significant differences in PCT values between the two groups of patients. This showed that active cancer is unable by itself to change PCT levels. In the active disease group, 21 episodes of fever due to bacterial infection were registered, and in all of them an increase in PCT values was observed. This demonstrates the ability of PCT to detect an infection-induced fever in cancer patients. Procalcitonin concentrations are not significantly altered by active neoplastic disease. On the contrary, in the course of fever due to a bacterial infection, PCT values increase and can, therefore, be considered a useful tool in the differential diagnosis between infection-induced fever and drug-related or tumor associated-fever. Procalcitonin may be a useful marker of bacterial infection even in cancer patients.
Fostering Collaborations: A Knowledge-Acquisition Strategy for Contract Manufacturers in OEM Relationships

Acquiring knowledge through collaborations with OEM buyers is critical for offshore contract manufacturers given its relative resource-deficiency. However, existing research on knowledge transfer within OEM alliances mainly addresses knowledge abuse hazards from the buyers’ stance. We have limited understanding about how the contract manufacturers could alleviate the buyers’ concerns so as to foster a wide array of joint projects. Adopting lenses of transaction cost economics and relational view, this study hypothesizes that buyer-specific tangible/ intangible/ site assets and relational capital will contribute to collaborations in international OEM relationships. The arguments by and large find empirical support in data collected from 110 dyadic relationships between OEM buyers and Taiwan contract manufacturers in information industries. Overall, this study sheds light on the mechanisms to enhance collaborations and entails a knowledge acquisition strategy for resource-poor contract manufacturers mostly from emerging markets.
Novel Approach to Design Ternary D- flip flop using FGMOS

In this paper ternary logic is combined with FGMOS (Floating Gate MOS), due to the controllability property of the FGMOS it becomes more compatible with ternary logic as threshold voltage can be adjusted. In this paper, ternary D-flip flop is designed using FGMOS. For this, ternary NAND gates are used, they are designed by using two different methods. Then transistor count is compared for both methods. Using this, number of transistors used per circuit decreases, so the chip area will be lesser and also there will be decrease in power dissipation. This proposed work is designed with the help of tanner tool version 13.0.
3D SHAPING OF UV CURABLE

The aim of this study was the development of printa ble, UV curable colloidal pastes for 3D robotic deposition of complex ceramic fibre n tworks. Additionally, shaping techniques of printed structures have been demonstr ated. Printable and functional ceramic pastes based on hy drox apatite have been successfully developed from UV curable compositions . Complex printed ceramic fibre networks and multilayers as well as enhancement of the fibre surface quality have been realised. It has been found that the control of par ticle-monomer/oligomer-surfactant interactions is essential to achieve printable past es with adequate rheological properties. Using linear and cross-linking UV curable oligomers as dispersion media, very flexible structures result after UV curing. All printed, cur ed and additionally shaped structures have been transformed to macroscopic ceramics via therma l debinding and sintering without cracks or delamination between the layers. This has been achieved by using argon atmosphere during curing to prevent oxygen inhibiti on. The 3D robotic deposition in combination with UV curing is a novel and promising technique to produce complex functional ceramic structures. In this work, the be nefits from the combination of 3D robotic deposition and UV solidification have been demonstrated in a new way by using cured and flexible 2 layer structures for folding p rocesses, which lead to 3D structures that are very difficult or impossible to achieve with th e employment of just direct 3D robotic deposition. On the basis of this research, versatile theory abo ut preparing ceramic pastes for 3D robotic deposition of complex structures for variou s applications can be deduced.
The Local-Time Variation of the Quiet Plasmasphere: Geosynchronous Observations and Kinetic Theory

The quiet-time structure of the plasmaspheric den- sity was investigated using observations of the Los Alamos geosynchronous satellites, and these observations were com- pared with theoretical predictions of the quasi-static local- time variation by a kinetic model. It was found that the coupling to the ionosphere (via the local-time variation of the exobase) played a key role in determining the density structure at 6.6 RE. The kinetic model predicts that most of the local-time variation at geosynchronous orbit is due to the variation of the exobase parameters. During quiet times, when the convection electric field is dominated by the coro- tation field, the effects due to flux-tube convection are less prominent than those due to the exobase variation. In ad- dition, the kinetic model predicts that the geosynchronous plasmaspheric density level is at most only 25% of satura- tion density, even when geomagnetic activity is low. The low night-time densities of the ionospheric footpoints, and the subsequent long trapping time scales, prevent the equatorial densities from reaching saturation.
Antibacterial effectiveness of hemolymph serum of Scylla tranquebarica inoculated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853

The present investigation was aimed to determine the antibacterial effectiveness of the serum of Scylla tranquebarica challenged with Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 in two forms viz., heat killed form and live form. The antibacterial activity was discernible only in the heat killed group exhibited the antibacterial activity after 48 hours. After 96 hours the sham control showed again a significant antibacterial activity. Throughout the test period of 96 hours, the live group serum failed to show the antibacterial activity. In order to study the secondary response, the three groups were inoculated with a secondary dose of saline, heat killed (10-7) and live (10-7). The results revealed that no significant response was discernible in all the three groups. After 72 hours the immunoreactivity of these peptides became undetectable in tissue like gills as well as in the cuticle infiltrating hemocytes. From these studies, it is understood that antimicrobial peptides is a local protection system to prevent invasive infectious pathogens such as bacteria, fungi and also play role in wound healing and during injury.