Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An Investigation of Range-velocity Deception Jamming Modeling

This paper explores the modeling method of range- velocity deception jamming, which can deceive the victim radar on range and velocity information simultaneously. By analysis of the producing mechanism, maneuvering strategies and pulling rules of this jamming, the basic mathematical models are established by stages, as well as target echo and jamming models for pulse compression radar. Then based on the radar with LFM and Barker phase-coded signal, the specified models of the jamming are deduced. Simulation results show the received signal waveform when the target echo is presented in range-gate-pull-in and velocity-gate- pull-in jamming (RGPI-VGPI) and range-gate-pull-off and velocity- gate-pull-off jamming (RGPO-VGPO) environment. This will provide theoretical basis to Electronic countermeasures (ECM) and Electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) concerning range- velocity deception jamming. Index Terms - range-velocity deception jamming, active jamming, mathematical model. I. Introduction With the developing technology of the digital radio frequency memory (DRFM), range-velocity deception jamming is widely applied to interfering weapon-controlling radar, reconnaissance radar, warning and guidance radar owing to its rigorous logic and high similarity to the target echo (1) . When the jamming enters the radar receiver, the radar range and velocity gate will be simultaneously pulled off by time-delaying and frequency-shifting, resulting in the false target imitating the real target motion, which will directly affects the tactical decisions of the radar operators and even lead to radar losing the dominant position in battlefield. It is difficult for the conventional anti-jamming measures to counter range-velocity deception jamming, since the jamming can be produced through direct retransmission and enters the radar receiver mainly from the antenna main lobe (2) .
Influence of linear versus network corridors on the movement and dispersal of the bush-cricket Metrioptera roeseli (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) in an experimental landscape

Linear landscape elements are generally considered beneficial for promoting the movements of species between isolated habitats. However, relatively little consideration has been given to the effect of interconnections (nodes) between these elements: e.g. a simple linear element offers limited options for movement, whereas a network of such structures provides an exponential increase in potential pathways. In this pilot study we compared two experimental landscapes (single versus a lattice of four interconnected linear elements) in terms of their effect on the movement of males of Roesel's bush-cricket (Metrioptera roeseli) (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae). Emigration of released bush-crickets from experimental landscapes was greater if there was a single rather than a lattice of linear elements (corridors). In the landscape with a lattice of corridors, 50% of the bush-crickets changed their direction of movement at nodes at least once. There was also evidence that nodes were attractive to bush-crickets; a higher proportion of individuals were found in and around nodes than in adjoining corridors, with the strength of this effect (i.e. aggregation at nodes) increasing with time. Thus nodes may not only affect the direction of movement but may also act as a local attractant. These effects may have an important role in the movement of species and their success in colonizing fragmented landscapes. These results indicate that in future landscape planning more consideration should be given to the connectivity between linear landscape elements as it is likely to be important in determining the movement and distribution of species.
Définitions actuelles de l'obésité de l'enfant

Le statut ponderal peut etre evalue a partir de differentes mesures. L’indice de corpulence ou indice de masse corporelle (IMC ∓ Poids\Taille 2) est utilise chez l’enfant, mais cet indice variant avec l’âge, des courbes de reference doivent etre utilisees. Les premieres courbes de corpulence ont ete publiees en 1982 et depuis, de nombreux pays possedent leurs references. En 2000, une definition internationale de l’obesite de l’enfant a ete adoptee. Les seuils sont constitues par les centiles de l’IMC atteignant les valeurs 25 et 30 kg\m 2 a 18 ans. Ils definissent respectivement le surpoids et l’obesite. Le choix des courbes depend des objectifs. Les courbes de corpulence francaises presentent tous les rangs de centiles definissant les zones de deficit ponderal, de normalite et d’exces ponderal. Elles sont utilisees par les cliniciens pour evaluer le statut ponderal d’un enfant et en suivant son evolution, depister les sujets a risque de devenir obeses. Les seuils de l’ International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) qui ne definissent que le surpoids et l’obesite, sont recommandes pour les etudes de prevalence. Ce nouveau consensus permet de faire des comparaisons entre differents pays : on releve ainsi que selon les etudes, 10 a 20 % des enfants sont en surpoids dont 2 a 7 % sont obeses. En France, la prevalence des enfants en surpoids a plus que double ces vingt dernieres annees. Ces chiffres preoccupants montrent qu’il est important de pouvoir depister le risque d’obesite et prevenir son evolution des l’enfance.
A Study on the Development of Small - Scale Industries in Tamilnadu,India

The government is making all efforts to provide conducive atmosphere, level playing ground and policy support to enable the SSIs sector to achieve higher levels of production, exports and employment. The small-scale industry evokes different meanings for different agencies and the financial institutions. However, the definition of small industry is an important aspect of government policy as it identifies the target groups. The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 was enacted on 16th June 2006. The Act has empowered the government to establish a National Board for micro, Small and Medium Enterprise. The small-scale sector has been assigned an important role in the industrial economy of the country on account of some of its inherent advantages like low capital intensity, high employment generation capacity, regionally balanced development and even distribution of wealth and income. There are two types of small-scale industries for which registration certificates are issued by the Department of Industries and Commerce as per the guidelines issued by Development Commissioner, Government of Indi, and New Delhi. The Industrial Policy Resolution, Five Year Plans and recommendation of different committees on SSIs focus on the need for adequate and timely delivery of credit to the SSIs sector by commercial banks. The increase in the working capital limits, as suggested by different committees on the financing of SSI units, would ease the flow of bank credit to the small-scale industry.
Correction: Novel Biodegradable Porous Scaffold Applied to Skin Regeneration

The name of the fourth author was incorrect. The correct name is: Chau-Zen Wang The correct version of the citation is: Wang H-M, Chou Y-T, Wen Z-H, Wang C-Z, Chen C-H, et al. (2013) Novel Biodegradable Porous Scaffold Applied to Skin Regeneration. PLoS ONE 8(6): e56330. doi:10.1371/journal.pone. 0056330 The correct version of the Author Contributions is: Conceived and designed the experiments: HMW YTC ZHW CHC. Performed the experiments: HMW YTC ZHW CHC. Analyzed the data: HMW YTC ZHW CZW CHC MLH. Contributed reagents/materials/analysis tools: HMW YTC ZHW CHC. Wrote the paper: HMW YTC ZHW CZW CHC MLH.
Influence of Cadophora finlandica and other microbial treatments on cadmium and zinc uptake in willows grown on polluted soil

We conducted a pot experiment to evaluate the Cd and Zn accumulation in leaves and roots of Salix smithiana (BOKU-03DE-001) and S. caprea (BOKU-01AT-004) clones grown on a metal-contaminated soil as affected by native microbes extracted from the same experimental soil, and the fungus Cadophora finlandica. Plant biomass production of S. smithiana was decreased in all the treatments compared to the sterilized control. In contrast, S. caprea grew best on the non-sterilized soil. Similar effects were observed for plant Zn and Cd contents. Microbial treatments affected metal accumulation differently in the two Salix species. The effects of the microbial treatments on biomass and metal content of leaves were not related to the degree of mycorrhization. A comparison with literature data suggests that the plant response to microbial inoculation in terms of metal accumulation may depend on the plant-internal metal concentration. Our findings also illustrate a difficulty of successful rhizosphere management using metal-tolerant microbial isolates to further enhance the phytoextraction process.
Translucent cuticle and setiferous patches in Megaspilidae (Hymenoptera, Ceraphronoidea)

All Ceraphronoidea have metasomal patches of translucent cuticle and setae that have never been investigated before, despite their potential behavioral and phylogenetic relevance. To understand the internal and external morphology of these structures, specimens were examined using a broad array of histology-based methods, including transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) and serial block-face scanning electron microscopy (SBFSEM). For the first time, the setiferous patches are shown to be associated with exocrine glands in Ceraphronoidea. The proposed glandular function is the secretion of pheromones, with the setae above the pore openings serving as a surface for evaporation. The translucent cuticle is morphologically distinct from the setiferous patches; structures resembling lamellar bodies were found underneath the translucent cuticle, and may be associated with photoreceptors or endocrine glands. The locations of translucent cuticle on the metasoma are unique to different families and genera within Ceraphronoidea, and could be useful for inferring phylogenetic relationships. The character distribution suggests that the genera Trassedia and Masner are more closely related to Ceraphronidae than Megaspilidae. We found similar structures containing translucent cuticle in Orussidae and Ichneumonoidea, indicating that these structures are potentially a rich character system for future phylogenetic analysis in Hymenoptera.
Synchronization Issues in Wireless OFDM Systems: A Review

Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) is a type of multicarrier transmission technique that is used for variety of digital communication applications. It is used in Digital audio broadcasting (DAB), Digital video broadcasting & wireless LANs. OFDM can be viewed as both modulation and multiplexing technique. One OFDM symbol is a set of a large number of orthogonal waves. In OFDM the transmission is divided into smaller sub-bands, each having a low separate rate and is insensitive to dispersive multipath channels. Thus complex equalizers are not needed and a lower complexity is accomplished. Intersymbol Interference (ISI) is avoided by introducing a guard interval between successive symbols. As OFDM solves the above mentioned problem, it introduces new problems itself. By using high numbers of narrow sub-carriers, the system becomes very sensitive to time and frequency offsets and thus a precise synchronization is needed. In this paper we discuss certain issues related to
Clinical decision-making in aphasia therapy: A survey of perceived levels of evidence for common treatment approaches

x CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION . 1 Evolution of Evidence-Based Practice . 1 Benefits of EBP . 3 Levels of Evidence . 3 ASHA’s Response to EBP . 5 The Research-to-Practice Gap . 10 Overcoming the Research-to-Practice Gap . 12 Limitations of EBP in Neurological Communication Disorders . 15 Research Questions . 17 CHAPTER TWO: METHODS . 18 Instrument . 18 Item Development . 21 Content Validity . 38 Participants . 39 Procedure . 40 Assumptions . 41 CHAPTER THREE: RESULTS . 42 Demographics . 43 Aphasia Treatment Approaches . 49 Perceived Levels of Evidence . 56 Sources of Information . 59 Exposure Prior to Use . 62 Implementation . 65 CHAPTER FOUR: CONCLUSION AND DISCUSSION . 75 Response Rate . 76 Demographic Representation . 77 ii Current Implementation of Evidence-Based Treatments . 79 Primary Sources of Information . 83 Perceptions of Evidence . 86 Exposure Prior to Implementation . 87 Factors Delaying Implementation . 89 Limitations of the Research . 90 Future Research . 91 REFERENCES . 94 APPENDICES . 103 Appendix A: Web-Based and Hard Copy Survey Questions . 104 Appendix B: Description of Survey Treatment Approaches . 111 Appendix C: Recruitment E-Mail . 114 Appendix D: Invitation to Participate and Informed Consent . 115 Appendix E: Survey Results Raw Data . 116
Authentification d’individus par reconnaissance de caractéristiques biométriques liées aux visages 2D/3D

Cette these s’inscrit dans le domaine de l’authentification de visage, en particulier dans le cadre du projet national « TechnoVision ». Bien que les etres humains puissent detecter/reconnaitre des visages dans une scene sans beaucoup de peine, construire un systeme qui accomplit de telles tâches represente un serieux defie. Ce defi est d’autant plus grand lorsque les conditions d’acquisition des images sont tres variables. Il existe deux types de variations associees aux images de visages : inter et intra sujet. La variation inter-sujet est limitee a cause du fait que la ressemblance physique entre les individus est assez rare. Par contre la variation intra-sujet est plus courante a cause, par exemple, des variations de poses, des changements dans les conditions d’eclairage, etc. Dans cette these, nous avons d’abord developpe une approche de localisation de visage et de ses caracteristiques pour des images ne contenant qu’un seul visage sur un fond relativement uniforme avec des variations de lumiere. Pour cela nous avons propose une approche robuste de segmentation couleur dans l’espace TLS qui repose sur l’algorithme de ligne de partage des eaux modifiee. Pour l’extraction des regions caracteristiques faciales (yeux et bouche), nous avons combine la methode de classification kmeans avec une approche geometrique et nous l’avons applique sur la region du visage segmentee. Nous avons aussi propose une approche multimodale 2D/3D qui repose sur la fusion ponderee des scores de l’approche « EigenFace » modulaire avec la signature anthropometrique 3D de visage. Nous avons evalue nos approches 3D et 2D/3D de reconnaissance du visage sur une sous-base de IV2 qui contient des images stereoscopiques de visage. Les resultats obtenus sont tres interessants en comparaison avec les techniques classiques de reconnaissance 2D de visage. Enfin, nous avons discute les perspectives d’amelioration des approches proposees.
Challenges in the extrapolation from DD to DT plasmas: experimental analysis and theory based predictions for JET-DT

A strong modelling program has been started in support of the future JET-DT campaign with the aim of guiding experiments in deuterium (D) towards maximizing fusion energy production in Deuterium–Tritium (DT). Some of the key elements have been identified by using several of the most updated and sophisticated models for predicting heat and particle transport, pedestal pressure and heating sources in an integrated modelling framework. For the high beta and low gas operational regime, the density plays a critical role and a trend towards higher fusion power is obtained at lower densities. Additionally, turbulence stabilization by E × B flow shear is shown to generate an isotope effect leading to higher confinement for DT than DD and therefore plasmas with high torque are suitable for maximizing fusion performance. Future JET campaigns will benefit from this modelling activity by defining clear priorities on their scientific program.
An integral security kernel

As the user base of the Internet has grown tremendously, the need for secure services has increased accordingly. Most secure protocols, in digital business and other fields, use a combination of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, random generators and hash functions in order to achieve confidentiality, integrity, and authentication. Our proposal is an integral security kernel based on a powerful mathematical scheme from which all of these cryptographic facilities can be derived. The kernel requires very little resources and has the flexibility of being able to trade off speed, memory or security; therefore, it can be efficiently implemented in a wide spectrum of platforms and applications, either software, hardware or low cost devices. Additionally, the primitives are comparable in security and speed to well known standards. Key-Words: cryptography, security, integration, public-key, private-key, hash, random-generator.
Directed Models For Statistical Relational Learning

Statistical Relational Learning is a new branch of machine learning that aims to model a joint distribution over relational data. Relational data consists of different types of objects where each object is characterized with a different set of attributes. The structure of relational data presents an opportunity for objects to carry additional information via their links and enables the model to show correlations among objects and their relationships. This dissertation focuses on learning graphical models for such data. Learning graphical models for relational data is much more challenging than learning graphical models for propositional data. One of the challenges of learning graphical models for relational data is that relational data, unlike propositional data, is non independent and identically distributed and cannot be viewed in a single table. Relational data can be modeled using a graph, where objects are the nodes and relationships between the objects are the edges. In this graph, there may be multiple edges between two nodes because objects may have different types of relationships with each other. The existence of multiple paths of different length among objects makes the learning procedure much harder than learning from a single table. We use a lattice search approach with lifted learning to deal with the multiple path problem. We focus on learning the structure of Markov Logic Networks, which are a first order extension of Markov Random Fields. Markov Logic Networks are a prominent undirected statical relational model that have achieved impressive performance on a variety of statistical relational learning tasks. Our approach combines the scalability and efficiency of learning in directed relational models, and the inference power and theoretical foundations of undirected relational models. We utilize an extension of Bayesian networks based on first order logic for learning class-level or first-order dependencies, which model the general database statistics over attributes of linked objects and their links. We then convert this model to a Markov Logic Network using the standard moralization procedure. Experimental
Reliability Analysis of an Engine Assembly Process of Automobiles with Inspection Facility

Present paper studies the reliability analysis of an engine assembly system incorporating inspection facility. The engine system consists of nine main units namely: Cylinder block, Crank shaft, Oil sump, Piston, Cylinder head gasket, Cam shaft gear, Crank shaft gear, Fuel injection pump and High pressure line. The whole system can fail due to failure of any of the units. It is also assumed that the system can fail due to catastrophic failure. The system satisfies the usual conditions like perfect repair, random variables, joint distributions etc. Each operative unit has a constant failure rate but a general repair time distribution. We transform the basic equation into integro differential equation and outline the solution procedure for a repair time distribution with an arbitrary rational Laplace transform. Various reliability characteristics such as transition state probabilities, steady state behavior, availability, reliability, MTTF and cost analysis have been obtained using a time dependent version of the supplementary variable method and Gumble-Hougaard copula methodology. Some particular cases and asymptotic behaviour of the system have also been derived to improve practical importance of the model. Keywords: Supplementary variable technique, reliability, MTTF, asymptotic behaviour, Markov process.
The continuing diversity of corporate governance: Theories of convergence and variety

This paper examines the continuing diversity of corporate governance by critically analysing the impelling financial forces for convergence, and the vitality of institutional differentiation. Competing theories of convergence and diversity are examined through the disciplinary perspectives of history and politics, law and regulation, culture, and institutional complementarities. The paper challenges whether a universal corporate governance system is practical, necessary or desirable. The increasingly recognized premium for governance is considered in the context of a globalizing economy. The implications of the deregulation of finance and the globalization of capital markets are examined, with a focus on the growth of equity markets and the dominant position of the Anglo-American stock exchanges. The convergence thesis is debated, examining different theoretical arguments for and against the inevitability of convergence of corporate governance systems and the resilience of cultural and institutional diversity. This institutional diversity serves a productive purpose in contributing innovation and differentiation in products and services. The global financial crisis has shaken the institutional foundations of all advanced economies, and regulatory and market settlements are still occurring. In this context of forces impelling dramatic change yet encountering powerful impulses towards institutional continuity, the future direction of corporate governance trends is questioned, with the likelihood of greater complexity rather than uniformity emerging from current developments. While capital markets have acquired an apparently irresistible force in the world economy, it still appears that institutional complementarities at the national and regional level represent immovable governance objects. The issues are more complex than convergence theorists suggest, and while some degree of market convergence might be occurring, simultaneously there is the creation of greater divergence within national regimes of corporate governance.
Reducing supervision in Sequence Labeling

Nowadays information extraction is an important application in Artificial Intelligence topic. This task is especially complex considering that lexical recognition stills one of the most complex process of the human being. In this project, we learned the aspects related to a particular categorization of words known as Named Entity Recognition, whose aim is to group entities according to the function embedded in it. We also learned about probabilistic algorithms, called Conditional Random Fields, used to perform labeling tasks on different datasets.
Presenting Your Findings: A Practical Guide for Creating Tables

Gone are the days when researchers and students were forced to search through journals for the best way to construct a table of results. Updated to reflect current standards in reporting and graphic displays, Presenting Your Findings: A Practical Guide for Creating Tables, Sixth Edition, provides invaluable guidance on the proper table format for a wide range of statistical analyses in an engaging and accessible format. The authors have included statistics commonly used in analyses to make the book as useful as possible for researchers and students and have organized the chapters according to the complexity of the statistic. Each chapter is devoted to a different statistic and provides a variety of examples of how data could best be displayed. Included for each statistic is a "Play It Safe" table that illustrates the most comprehensive formatting options. This definitive resource for how to build tables will eliminate editorial drudgery and free up your time for more gainful pursuits.