Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Business Rules Retrieval and Processing

Business Rules Engines are systems created to deliver relevant business information to applications and business processes that depend on them. Given their critical position, efficient indexing to minimize time and memory consumption is essential. Unfortunately, the usage of standard hashing indexing techniques has proved not to be an efficient solution to the problem, both in term of performance and memory consumption. In this thesis we propose an alternative hierarchical indexing strategy that stems from the analysis of domain-specific business data. We first explain how to represent the business data in a more efficient manner, then we suggest three different strategies to use this representation for indexing. To prove the efficacy of our technique, we have based our analysis on the Amadeus Business Rules Engine, and benchmarked our solution against a standard approach based on a merged index currently deployed in the company.
Texture Based Multifocus Image Fusion Using Interval Type 2 Fuzzy Logic

Multifocus image fusion is a process of fusing two or more images where region of focus in each image is different. The objective is to obtain one image which contains the clear regions or in-focus regions of each image. Extracting the focused region in each image is a challenging task. Various techniques are available in literature to perform this task. Texture is one such feature which acts as a discriminating factor between focused and out-of-focus regions. Texture based image fusion has been used in our approach in combination with interval type 2 fuzzy logic and discrete wavelet transforms. Performance metrics obtained using this approach are better compared to other existing techniques. Gray Level Cooccurence Matrix (GLCM) method is used to extract the texture. Type 2 Sugeno fuzzy logic is used to combine the images. The fused image is compared with the reference image when it is available. It is also compared with the original images and performance metrics are computed and presented in this paper. Keywords: Discrete Wavelet Transform, Gray Level Cooccurence Matrix, Image Fusion, Multifocus Image, Type 2 Fuzzy Logic, Mamdani FLS, Sugeno FLS
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION FOR ALL THROUGH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

This study is a review on the place of information technology innovations in the delivery of inclusive and equitable quality mathematics education and lifelong learning for all. Specific areas of deployment of IT innovations in mathematics education such as IT-based instructional approaches, open and distance learning, open educational resources, research data mining and virtual learning environments were considered in detail. The implications of these opportunities provided by IT innovations for mathematics education professionals, students, school administrators, and educational policy makers were also discussed.
Gaussian basis sets for use in correlated molecular calculations. I. The atoms boron through neon and hydrogen

In the past, basis sets for use in correlated molecular calculations have largely been taken from single configuration calculations. Recently, Almlof, Taylor, and co‐workers have found that basis sets of natural orbitals derived from correlated atomic calculations (ANOs) provide an excellent description of molecular correlation effects. We report here a careful study of correlation effects in the oxygen atom, establishing that compact sets of primitive Gaussian functions effectively and efficiently describe correlation effects i f the exponents of the functions are optimized in atomic correlated calculations, although the primitive (s p) functions for describing correlation effects can be taken from atomic Hartree–Fock calculations i f the appropriate primitive set is used. Test calculations on oxygen‐containing molecules indicate that these primitive basis sets describe molecular correlation effects as well as the ANO sets of Almlof and Taylor. Guided by the calculations on oxygen, basis sets for use in correlated atomic and molecular calculations were developed for all of the first row atoms from boron through neon and for hydrogen. As in the oxygen atom calculations, it was found that the incremental energy lowerings due to the addition of correlating functions fall into distinct groups. This leads to the concept of c o r r e l a t i o n c o n s i s t e n t b a s i s s e t s, i.e., sets which include all functions in a given group as well as all functions in any higher groups. Correlation consistent sets are given for all of the atoms considered. The most accurate sets determined in this way, [5s4p3d2f1g], consistently yield 99% of the correlation energy obtained with the corresponding ANO sets, even though the latter contains 50% more primitive functions and twice as many primitive polarization functions. It is estimated that this set yields 94%–97% of the total (HF+1+2) correlation energy for the atoms neon through boron.
DTV Channel Characterization

This paper describes the methods used to gather and process a large database of measured DTV channels. It begins with an overview of the kinds of channels encountered and the kinds of equalizers needed to undo the effects of the channels, and concludes with several implications for the design of 8-vsb HDTV receivers. I How the Data Was Gathered In August 1999 the authors, in a liation with NxtWave Communications, AST, Cornell University Blind Equalization Research Group (BERG) and the Australian National University Telecommunications Group, travelled to Philadelphia to make measurements of DTV channels in the eld. A variety of antennas and locations provided a variety of di erent kinds of channel impairments. II Description of the Processing The raw data was processed using the BERG's SnapperWare, which is a block oriented software receiver. After demodulating the signal, it is equalized using a blind adaptive method with both feedforward and DFE structures. After initial convergence, the estimates are re ned using a decision directed method. Then the output of the equalizer is used to compute a linear model that represents the transmission channel.
CONSTRAINING THE RADIO-LOUD FRACTION OF QUASARS AT z > 5.5

Radio-loud active galactic nuclei at z ∼ 2 − 4 ? > are typically located in dense environments and their host galaxies are among the most massive systems at those redshifts, providing key insights for galaxy evolution. Finding radio-loud quasars at the highest accessible redshifts ( z ∼ 6 ? > ) is important to the study of their properties and environments at even earlier cosmic time. They could also serve as background sources for radio surveys intended to study the intergalactic medium beyond the epoch of reionization in HI 21 cm absorption. Currently, only five radio-loud ( R = f &ngr; , 5 GHz / f &ngr; , 4400 Å > 10 ? > ) quasars are known at z ∼ 6 ? > . In this paper we search for 5.5 ≲ z ≲ 7.2 ? > quasars by cross–matching the optical Panoramic Survey Telescope & Rapid Response System 1 and radio Faint Images of the Radio Sky at Twenty cm surveys. The radio information allows identification of quasars missed by typical color-based selections. While we find no good 6.4 ≲ z ≲ 7.2 ? > quasar candidates at the sensitivities of these surveys, we discover two new radio-loud quasars at z ∼ 6 ? > . Furthermore, we identify two additional z ∼ 6 ? > radio-loud quasars that were not previously known to be radio-loud, nearly doubling the current z ∼ 6 ? > sample. We show the importance of having infrared photometry for z > 5.5 ? > quasars to robustly classify them as radio-quiet or radio-loud. Based on this, we reclassify the quasar J0203+0012 (z = 5.72), previously considered radio-loud, to be radio-quiet. Using the available data in the literature, we constrain the radio-loud fraction of quasars at z ∼ 6 ? > , using the Kaplan–Meier estimator, to be 8.1 − 3.2 + 5.0 % ? > . This result is consistent with there being no evolution of the radio-loud fraction with redshift, in contrast to what has been suggested by some studies at lower redshifts.
1 High 1 RM tests reproducibility and validity are not 2 dependent on training experience , muscle group 3 tested or strength level in older women 4

Background: The maximal one-repetition test (1-RM) is widely used in scientific research; 19 however, there are conflict results regarding its reproducibility in elderly population. The present 20 study aimed to analyze the reproducibility the test both before and after a 12 week training period 21 by using the bench press and leg press 45° 1-RM tests in the elderly taking into consideration the 22 training experience and strength level of the women. Methods: Elderly women (n=376; age, 23 68.5±14.1 years; height, 162.7±5.5 cm; body mass, 71.2±16.0kg) who underwent ≥3 months of 24 resistance training performed an initial week of familiarization and a second week of testing and 25 retest, with a 48-72 hour interval. Results: The results showed maximal and relative load strength of 26 39.3 kg and 0.59 kg/body mass for lower limbs and 20.9 kg and 0.31 kg/body mass for upper limbs. 27 The Kappa indices were 0.93 and 0.95, and the intraclass correlation coefficients were 0.99 and 0.99 28 for the lower and upper limbs, respectively. Conclusion: Therefore, the present study confirms that 29 the 1-RM test has high reliability and reproducibility in the elderly, for both upper and lower limbs. 30
Pengantar Semiotika: Tanda-Tanda dalam Kebudayaan Kontemporer

Komunikasi ialah pengiriman dan penerimaan pesan yang disampaikan penutur kepada petutur. Dalam berkomunikasi manusia menggunakan bahasa mereka masing-masing. Bahasa adalah sistem tanda yang mengungkapkan gagasan (Saussure, 1969 dalam Zaimar, 2008:3). Pernyataan de Saussure tersebut memiliki kontemplasi bahwa sebuah sistem tanda merupakan unsur pengganti untuk menjelaskan hal lain. Oleh karena itu, tanda memerlukan interpretasi bahasa untuk mengungkapkannya. Bahkan, bahasa merupakan tanda atau sign itu sendiri.
The perspectives of kidney transplant recipients on medicine taking : a systematic review of qualitative studies

Background. Non-adherence to medication regimens after kidney transplantation is a major risk factor for acute rejection and graft loss, yet little is known about the perspectives of kidney transplant recipients on medicine taking. This study aimed to describe the beliefs, experiences and perspectives of kidney transplant recipients on medicine taking. Methods. We conducted a systematic review of qualitative studies of medicine taking after kidney transplantation. Five electronic databases (to Week 3 of January 2010) were searched. Thematic synthesis of the results and conclusions reported in each included study was performed to develop descriptive and analytical themes. Results. We included seven studies involving 207 participants. The six themes identified were (i) attitudes towards medicine taking, its impact on lifestyle, self-image, relationships and outlook on life; (ii) inadvertent forgetfulness, preoccupation with life commitments; (iii) medication properties; (iv) structure of healthcare services, poor access to pharmacy or affordable medications and conflicting medical appointments; (v) personal efforts in managing medications, organizing and devising strategies for taking medicines on time; and (vi) availability of external social support. These underpinned five reported medicine-taking behaviours including not taking medicines, seeking to change medications or dose, missing a dose, varying the timing of doses and vigilant adherence. Conclusions. Considering patients’ attitudes, priorities, current life events, commitments, support systems and healthcare structures can inform interventions to promote concordance between prescribed medication and medicinetaking behaviours. This may improve treatment outcomes and mitigate the risks of non-adherence-related rejection.
Proposta de um modelo de avaliação do nível de engajamento do estudante da modalidade a distância

Este artigo tem como objetivo propor um modelo que permita avaliar o nível de engajamento do estudante da modalidade à distância. Inicialmente foi realizada uma revisão de literatura buscando levantar os fatores de engajamento. Após, foram conduzidos quatro grupos focados a fim de identificar fatores que geram engajamento na modalidade à distância. A seguir, foi feita uma survey para avaliar a importância dos fatores permitindo que os mesmos fossem validados por meio da realização de uma Análise Fatorial Confirmatória. Apoiado na lista de fatores e suas importâncias, foi desenvolvida uma proposta de modelo de avaliação do engajamento do estudante composto de algoritmo de cálculo.
A new method to damages detection on steel surfaces

In any industry, quality control is an essential and inevitable part of process Quality control is an essential and inevitable part of industrial process. In any industry, quality control is an essential and inevitable part of process. Defect detection in steel plates, is one of the most important quality control steps in steel process. Image processing is a dominant technique to recognize defect in steel plates. in this paper a fast and highly accurate approach for detection of this kind of defects is offered by using image processing with the aid of 2D Gabor Wavelet and without any need to normal image or determining the quantity of images which are to be deleted. The accuracy and speed of applied approach has been indicated by offering test samples. The result show considerable improvement and Precision and speed of this suggested approach is compared to the previous methods. (Mostafa Sadeghi, Masoud Shafiee, Faezeh Memarzadeh Zavareh. A new method to damages detection on steel surfaces. Life Sci J 2013;10(2s):342-346) (ISSN:1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite. com . 59
EL USO DE LAS REDES SOCIALES PARA EL DESARROLLO DE LA ENSEÑANZA DE ELE: EL INVESTIGADOR Y EL PROFESOR. UN DIÁLOGO ENTRE ESTOS DOS SUJETOS A TRAVÉS DE LA ENTREVISTA CON DANIEL CASSANY Y DAYANE CORDEIRO

RESUMEN: La presente entrevista con Daniel Dassany, profesor e investigador de la Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) y Dayane Cordeiro, doctora en Estudios Hispánicos Avanzados en la Universitat de València y profesora de español, versa sobre la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera (ELE) a través de la utilización de las redes sociales en el ámbito educativo, presentando, en ella, sus posiciones y contribuciones a partir de su experiencia profesional. En este sentido, consideramos que es una discusión relevante para todos los sujetos que forman parte de la Lingüística Aplicada y, sobre todo, los interesados en las investigaciones en el ámbito de ELE.
The Study of a Bi-Stable Wake Region of a Generic Squareback Vehicle using Tomographic PIV

This paper demonstrates the use of large scale tomographic PIV to study the wake region of a Windsor model. This forms part of a larger study intending to understand the mechanisms that drive drag force changes when rear end optimizations are applied. For the first time, tomographic PIV has been applied to a large airflow volume (0.125m3, 500 x 500 x 500mm), which is of sufficient size to capture the near wake of a 25% scale Windsor model in a single measurement. The measurement volume is illuminated using a 200mJ double pulsed Nd:Yag laser fitted with a volume optic and seeded with 300μm helium filled soap bubbles generated by a novel high output seeder. Images were captured using four 4M Pixel LaVision cameras. The tomographic results are shown to produce high quality data with the setup used, but further improvements and tests at higher Reynolds number could be conducted if an additional seeding rake was used to increase seeding density. Proper Orthogonal Decomposition (POD) was applied to both the 2D and tomographic data to show the presence of a bi-stable wake structure
Traffic Speed Prediction for Highway Operations Based on a Symbolic Regression Algorithm

Due to the increase of congestion on highways, providing real-time information about the traffic state has become a crucial issue. Hence, it is the aim of this research to build an accurate traffic speed prediction model using symbolic regression to generate significant information for travellers. It is built based on genetic programming using Pareto front technique. With real world data from microwave sensor, the performance of the proposed model is compared with two other widely used models. The results indicate that the symbolic regression is the most accurate among these models. Especially, after an incident occurs, the performance of the proposed model is still the best which means it is robust and suitable to predict traffic state of highway under different conditions.
Energy supply in Malawi: Options and issues

Inadequate energy supply is one of the major problems confronting Malawi and limiting its social, economic and industrial development. This paper reviews the current status of energy supply and demand in Malawi; examines the major sources of energy, current exploitation status and their potential contribution to the electricity supply of the country; discusses key issues facing the energy sector; and identifies broad strategies to be implemented to tackle the energy supply challenges. Using secondary data for its critical analysis, the paper also presents modelling of long-term energy demand forecast in the economic sectors of Malawi using the Model for Analysis of Energy Demand (MAED) for a study period from 2008-2030. Three scenarios namely reference (REF), moderate growth (MGS) and accelerated growth (AGS) were formulated to simulate possible future long-term energy demand based on socio-economic and technological development with the base year of 2008. Results from all scenarios suggest an increased energy demand in consuming sectors with biomass being a dominant energy form in household and industry sectors in the study period. Forecast results reveal that energy demand will increase at an annual growth rate of 1.2% and reach 5160 ktoe in 2030 under REF scenario. The growth rates for MGS and AGS are projected at 1.5% each reaching 4639 ktoe and 5974 ktoe in 2030, respectively. The final electricity demand of about 105 ktoe in the base year will grow annually at average rates of 13.8%, 15.3% and 12.6% for REF, AGS and MGS, respectively. Over the study period 2008-2030 the annual electricity per capita will increase from about 111 kWh to 1062, 1418 and 844 kWh for the REF, AGS and MGS, respectively. The final energy intensity will decrease continuously from about 13.71 kWh/US$ in the base year to 3.88 kWh/US$, 2.98 kWh/US$ and 5.27 kWh/US$ for the REF, AGS and MGS, respectively in the year 2030. In conclusion, the paper outlines strategies that could be utilized to ensure adequate supply of modern energy which is a key ingredient for achieving sustainable social and economic growth.
Energy effectiveness of duct sealing and insulation in two multifamily buildings

Energy losses from forced air distribution systems have a significant impact on the energy efficiency of buildings. Little work has been done to quantify these losses in apartment buildings. In this paper the authors will discuss field measurements made on four forced air heating systems to evaluate the duct system energy losses to unconditioned basements. The apartments were heated by natural gas furnaces located in the basements. The systems had bare sheet metal ductwork exposed to the basement conditions. The pre-retrofit measurements were made on the systems after sealing large easily visible leaks. The post-retrofit measurements were made after wrapping the ducts in foil backed glass fiber insulation and additional leak sealing. Only the sections of duct exposed to the basement were retrofitted because only these sections were accessible. This study examines the potential energy savings for this type of limited retrofit. The energy losses were separated into leakage and conduction terms. Leakage measurements were made using register flowhood techniques. Conduction losses were estimated by measuring temperatures in the plenums and at the registers. Analysis of the measurements has shown typical reduction in leakage flow due to duct sealing of about 40%. The reduction in leakage translated into a reduction in energy consumption of about 10%.
Wood density traits in Norway spruce understorey: effects of growth rate and birch shelterwood density

Les effets du taux de croissance et de la densite du peuplement de bouleau resultant de la regeneration par coupe progressive (0, 300 et 600 arbres ha -1 ) sur les caracteristiques de la densite du peuplement de sapin de Norvege (Picea abies (L.) Karst. ) sont evalues pour un essai dans la foret de coniferes boreale 56 ans apres l'etablissement du peuplement forestier et 19 ans apres la mise en place de l'essai. Les caracteristiques de la densite forestiere sont mesurees par microdensitometrie pour les anneaux annuels 21-30 extraits a hauteur de poitrine. En outre, la largeur et la densite moyenne des anneaux sont mesurees pour tous les anneaux annuels. On note un taux de croissance generalement faible, avec une largeur moyenne des anneaux de 1,3 mm. Il apparait que les variations radiales de la largeur et de la densite des anneaux dependent plus de l'annee que de l'age cambial. Les peuplements resultant de la regeneration par coupes progressives presentent des fluctuations moderees dans la largeur des anneaux mais pas dans la densite. Pour les anneaux annuels 21-30, la densite moyenne est superieure de 12 % pour les arbres ayant le taux de croissance le plus faible par rapport aux arbres dont le taux de croissance est le plus eleve. D'autre part, la densite minimale et le pourcentage de bois d'automne sont plus eleves pour les arbres dont le taux de croissance est le plus faible par rapport a tous les autres arbres, tandis que l'on ne constate aucun effet significatif resultant du mode de regeneration par coupes progressives pour aucune des caracteristiques de la densite du peuplement etudiees. On note qu'une augmentation de la largeur des anneaux de 1 a 2 mm se traduit par une baisse de 18 % de la densite du peuplement. Le pourcentage de bois d'automne explique 84 % de la variation dans la densite du peuplement.
Rainforest disturbance affects population density of the northern cassowary Casuarius unappendiculatus in Papua, Indonesia

Abstract Nominally protected areas in Papua are under threat from encroachment, logging and hunting. The northern cassowary Casuarius unappendiculatus is the largest frugivore of the lowland rainforest of New Guinea and is endemic to this region, and therefore it is an important conservation target and a potential flagship species. We investigated effects of habitat degradation on the species by means of distance sampling surveys of 58 line transects across five distinct habitats, from primary forest to forest gardens. Estimated cassowary densities ranged from 14.1 (95% CI 9.2–21.4) birds km−2 in primary forest to 1.4 (95% CI 0.4–5.6) birds km−2 in forest garden. Density estimates were intermediate in unlogged but hunted natural forest and in > 30 year-old secondary forest, and considerably lower in recently logged (< 3 years) forest. Cassowary abundance was positively correlated with canopy cover and with tree height and diameter, and negatively correlated with hunting traps and human trails. In generalized linear models cassowary abundance was best explained by the number of fruiting trees and potential water sources. The results suggest that although the northern cassowary is moderately tolerant of intermediate disturbance it is relatively intolerant of heavy disturbance such as intensive logging. To secure the populations of northern cassowary and of other large animal species in Papua, forest degradation needs to be addressed by enforcing regulations in existing protection forest and/or establishing new protected areas, such as wildlife reserves.