Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Integration of Different Online Education Methods on Educational Advancement and Student Development: A Study

Purpose: The academic year 2020-21 and the first part of 2021-22 have been recognized as the e-learning era. The forced shut down of educational institutions as a result of stringency measures undertaken by the government to contain the COVID-19 pandemic disease, technology-assisted education became an alternative to the existing method. There was a total paradigm shift from conventional methodology to online education. For both students and the teachers, it was a real challenge to get accustomed to this new mode of teaching learning. Different educational institutions used different technologies and methods with the sole objective of imparting quality education to their students. This paper focuses on how well the integration of different online education methods are effective among the students of higher education as the education sector observed unprecedented changes during the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. A survey was conducted to investigate the views of students about online education. The responses of students about different methods used for e-learning are collected and the analysis of the will enable to give some recommendations to the stakeholders of education sector. Methodology: The data essential for analysis is collected using non-probabilistic sampling method. Based on the data collected, some hypotheses were developed to carry out analysis. The technique also addresses issues such as funding and budget limitations. The respondents are the students who are pursuing their higher education. Priority is given to the student of higher education because of their familiarity with the advanced technology, flexibility in adopting new learning platform. The required values were taken out from the original dataset and used to construct sub-datasets to be used for the analysis. Findings/Result: The findings of this study show that students in higher education are satisfied with how education is being delivered in the midst of the pandemic. Educators are using and integrating many types of online education tools as an alternative to traditional methods of instruction, especially in this time of crisis. Originality: This study is an effort to analyze the satisfaction of students about effectiveness of integration of different online education methods at higher educational institutions. The results of this analysis can be useful for the policy makers and other stakeholders of the higher educational level for operative decision-making about measures to be followed for making online education more effective. Paper Type: Exploratory research that uses primary data and summarizes it for further analysis. Furthermore, some statistical techniques are applied for the data analysis.
Two-dimensional(2D) subthreshold current and subthreshold swing modeling of double-material-gate(DMG) strained-Si(s-Si) on silicon-germanium(SiGe) MOSFETs.

In this dissertation analysis of double-material-gate (DMG) strained-Si (s-Si) channel on SiGe substrate MOSFET is done in the subthreshold region of operation and hence the behaviour of leakage current and subthreshold swing is studied. The advantages of dual material gate (DMG) structure to suppress various short channel effects are studied. Also the effect of introducing strain in the channel is incorporated as it is beneficial in terms of improving the mobility of carriers in the channel. A two dimensional (2D) analytical device model is derived by solving Poisson’s equation and by approximating the potential profile as a parabola in the channel. A detailed analysis of double-material-gate (DMG) strained-Si (s-Si) on SiGe MOSFET is done in the subthreshold region of operation in terms of subthreshold current and subthreshold swing while varying different device parameters such as gate length, amount of strain, control gate to screen gate length ratio, control gate to screen gate metal work function ratio to investigate the advantages of incorporating strain and double material gate metal in the proposed device. Thereafter two dimensional (2D) simulation of the device is carried out in the device simulator ATLASTM by Silvaco Inc. The data extracted from the simulator is used for verification of the predicted model.
Analytical modeling and experimental evaluation of MOSFET switching characteristics

In this thesis, analytical modeling of a MOSFET as well as investigation of its gate drive was studied. Firstly the performance of the gate drive during switching transients under different test conditions were studied. In order to do so, the elements in the drive were checked separately and their effect on the gate voltage and current were observed. Then two simple case set-ups consisting RC circuit were switched by the gate drive. For the first case a large capacitor and resistor was selected (C = 68nF;R = 209Ω). The results match well with the simulations. The rise time of the voltage was 39 s. For the second case very small values were selected to check the gate drive performance in higher currents(C = 13nF;R = 22Ω). The results in this case also were in agreement with the results from the simulation test set-up, the voltage rise time was 898ns in this case. The next step was modeling a MOSFET analytically, using its turn-on and turn-off equations in MATLAB. Two cases were considered for this part. First large capacitors were attached between the gate-source and gate-drain of the device in order to overrule its inherent capacitors and slow down the switching transient(Cgs = 68nF;Cgd = 5nF). The results from the simulation were in agreement with the experimental results. Afterwards the capacitors were detached and only the inherent capacitors of the MOSFET were charged and discharged during switching transients. For both cases gate voltage/current and drain-source voltage/current from the simulation were compared with the experimental results. Finally switching losses were calculated and compared for both experimental and simulation, which at switching frequency of 2kHz losses for simulation and measurement were 21mW and 28mW during turn-on and 28mW and 30mW during turn-off respectively.
Calibrating the High Resolution Fly's Eye Detector

We have studied various methods for the absolute and relative calibration of the High Resolution Fly's Eye detector elements. In this paper we discuss these methods and their merits with respect to the calibration of the HiRes photo-multiplier tubes. We also discuss the application of these studies to the installation and operation of the HiRes detector system.
To get vaccinated or not? An investigation of the relationship of linguistic assignment of agency and the intention to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine

ABSTRACT Just nine months after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 a global pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNtech and Moderna vaccines in December 2020, followed by EUA for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in February 2021. Although achieving herd immunity through vaccinations is the greatest hope for ending the pandemic, the COVID-19 vaccination effort has been plagued by misinformation and mistrust. Given the urgency to vaccinate the population, public health officials must construct messages that encourage individuals to obtain the COVID-19 vaccine. The current study examines the impact of linguistic assignment of agency on an individual’s desire to get vaccinated. Guided by the EPPM, participants (N= 296) were randomly assigned to receive either a virus agentic message or a human agentic message. The researchers discovered that the virus agentic message resulted in a greater intention to obtain the vaccine. Further, participants who received the virus agentic message reported a stronger sense of perceived self-efficacy and perceived susceptibility. Additionally, participants who perceived the societal reaction to the pandemic to be appropriate, as well as those who knew at least one person who had died from the virus, were more likely to express an intention to get vaccinated.
A Two‐Product Newsvendor Problem with Partial Demand Substitution

We show that a two‐product newsvendor problem with partial demand substitution is equivalent to the classical newsvendor problem with the same economic parameters but an adjusted demand—the effective demand. By comparing the adjusted demand and the primary demand stochastically, we examine the impacts of demand substitution on the expected profit and optimal order quantities. We demonstrate that demand substitution reduces the newsvendor's demand variability in the sense of convex order. Furthermore, as the degree of substitution increases or the two products’ demands become less dependent in the sense of supermodular order, the newsvendor's effective demand becomes less uncertain, which implies a higher expected profit. Under rather general assumptions, we show that the distribution function for the newsvendor's effective demand satisfies the single‐crossing property as the degree of substitution changes. This allows us to rank the optimal order quantities for two different degrees of substitution. To further develop insights, we analyze the case where the demand dependence structure is modeled using copula. We show that the optimal profit is decreasing and convex in demand dependence. Furthermore, by exploring the interaction effect of demand dependence and the degree of substitution, we show that a firm can achieve positive synergy by simultaneously increasing the substitution degree and decreasing demand dependence.
A Thermal Management Systems Model for the NASA GTX RBCC Concept

The Vehicle Integrated Thermal Management Analysis Code (VITMAC) was further developed to aid the analysis, design, and optimization of propellant and thermal management concepts for advanced propulsion systems. The computational tool is based on engineering level principles and models. A graphical user interface (GUI) provides a simple and straightforward method to assess and evaluate multiple concepts before undertaking more rigorous analysis of candidate systems. The tool incorporates the Chemical Equilibrium and Applications (CEA) program and the RJPA code to permit heat transfer analysis of both rocket and air breathing propulsion systems. Key parts of the code have been validated with experimental data. The tool was specifically tailored to analyze rocket-based combined-cycle (RBCC) propulsion systems being considered for space transportation applications. This report describes the computational tool and its development and verification for NASA GTX RBCC propulsion system applications.
Abstract Model of the Sats Concept of Operations: Initial Results and Recommendations

An abstract mathematical model of the concept of operations for the Small Aircraft Transportation System (SATS) is presented. The Concept of Operations consist of several procedures that describe nominal operations for SATS, Several safety properties of the system are proven using formal techniques. The final goal of the verification effort is to show that under nominal operations, aircraft are safely separated. The abstract model was written and formally verified in the Prototype Verification System (PVS).
Technology and experiments of 42CrMo bearing ring forming based on casting ring blank

Bearing ring is the crucial component of bearing. With regard to such problems as material waste, low efficiency and high energy consumption in current process of producing large bearing ring, a new process named “casting-rolling compound forming technology” is researched by taking the typical 42CrMo slew bearing as object. Through theoretical analysis, the design criteria of the main casting-rolling forming parameters are put forward at first. Then the constitutive relationship model of as-cast 42CrMo steel and its mathematical model of dynamic recrystallization are obtained according to the results of the hot compression experiment. By a coupled thermal-mechanical finite element model for radial-axial rolling of bearing ring, the fraction of dynamic recrystallization is calculated and recrystallized grains size are predicated. Meanwhile, the effects of the initial rolling temperature and feed rate of idle roll on material microstructure evolution are analyzed. Finally, the industrial rolling experiment is designed and performed, based on the simulation results. In addition, mechanical and metallographic tests are conducted on rolled bearing ring to get the mechanical parameters and metallographic structure. The experimental data and results show that the mechanical properties of bearing ring produced by casting-rolling compound forming technology are up to industrial standard, and a qualified bearing ring can be successfully formed by employing this new technology. Through the study, a process of forming large bearing ring directly by using casting ring blank is obtained, which could provide an effective theoretical guidance for manufacturing large ring parts. It also has an edge in saving material, lowering energy and improving efficiency.
Measurement Error in Maximal Oxygen Uptake Tests

Abstract : Cardiorespiratory fitness is important for health, work, and athletic performance. Laboratory tests of maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) are the gold standard for assessing this aspect of fitness. VO2max protocols with small measurement errors will provide the best estimates of relationships between fitness and its antecedents and consequences. For example, tests with smaller errors will provide better indications of how well running tests function as substitutes for laboratory tests. Published studies of the reliability of VO2max tests provide an empirical basis for estimating VO2max test precision. This review employed meta-analysis procedures to model VO2max test precision.
CENTRIFUGE MODELLING OF A CUTTING SLOPE STABILISED BY DISCRETE PILES

A series of four centrifuge model tests was carried out to investigate the effectiveness of a single line of discrete piles in stabilising a cutting slope in uniform clay. Various numerical techniques were used to back-analyses the results of the model tests. In this report, the testing procedure is described and the results are presented and discussed with reference to finite element analyses and previously published work.
The Impact of Financial Liberalization on the Value of the Bank: An Applied Study on Private Iraqi Banks for the Period 2011-2017

These aim to measure the impact of financial liberalization on the bank’s value for a sample of Iraqi banks listed on the financial market for the period (2011-2017). Quarterly data was used for a sample consisting of 20 banks to form a dashboard with a total of 560 views per variable. In return, five were used. Variables: (credit growth rate and deposit growth rate) are independent variables that express financial liberalization, (traded value, market value and book value) as dependent variables that express the bank’s accounting and market value, and by using the Panel Least Squares model, it was concluded that financial liberalization has an effect Positive for the value of the bank, and the study recommends that the monetary authorities implement more liberalization accompanied by the use of more stringent supervision tools.
Genome-wide analysis of OVATE family proteins in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

Background: OVATE family proteins (OFPs) are plant-specific proteins with the conserved OVATE domain that regulating plant growth and development. Although these OFPs have been studied in several species, the biological functions of this OFP gene family remain largely unknown in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). Results: In this study, we identified 19 CsOFPs in cucumber. This CsOFPs are distributed on seven chromosomes and can be divided into four subgroups. Most CsOFP genes are expressed in reproductive organs although have different expression patterns. Cis-elements analysis showed that there are six kinds of hormone response elements in CsOFPs and exogenous gibberellin treatment leads to a ‘first increase then decrease’ expression pattern of CsOFP7, CsOFP11 and CsOFP12. Ectopic expression of CsOFP11 in Arabidopsis resulted in shorter and blunt siliques. Conclusions: Together, these results indicated that CsOFPs may play important roles in cucumber fruit development.
Mari Mengenal Sains Informasi Geografis

Buku ini ditulis atas dasar inisiatif penulis yang melihat perkembangan dan pemanfaatan informasi geografis di tengah masyarakat dan lembaga pendidikan. Materi informasi geografis telah lama dikenal melalui tool-nya yakni sistem informasi geografis (SIG). Pembahasan mengenai SIG pada jenjang pendidikan menengah sudah dan sedang diimplementasikan melalui pembelajaran geografi di sekolah, sedangkan pada tingkat pendidikan tinggi SIG sudah masuk dalam kurikulum berbagai program studi selain geografi seperti kehutanan, pertanian, kelautan, geodesi / geomatika, geologi, geofisika, perencanaan wilayah, statistik, sistem informasi, hingga teknik informatika.Demikian pesatnya perkembangan SIG membuat lahirnya kajian keilmuan baru yang bernama Sains Informasi Geografis (SAIG) / Geographic Information Science (GIScience) di dua perguruan tinggi tanah air yakni di UGM dan UPI. Melihat potensi besarnya di masa mendatang, penulis berusaha menyajikan tulisan yang berisi fundamental-nya ke publik dengan format gabungan antara buku teks, modul, dan studi kasus. terlepas dari semua itu, penulis menyadar sepenuhnya bahwa terdapat kekurangan baik dari segi penulisan maupun kontennya, sehingga penulis sangat menghargai segala bentuk kritik dan saran membangun. Semoga tulisan sederhana ini dapat bermanfaat untuk kita semua.
Europeans and biotechnology in 2005: patterns and trends: final report on Eurobarometer 64.3

Summary of key findings 3 1. Introduction 8 2. Technological optimism & pessimism 10 2.1 Trends in optimism 11 3. Evaluating applications of biotechnology 15 3.1 Gene therapy, pharmacogenetics, GM food and nanotechnology 15 3.2 Reasons for buying or not buying GM food 22 3.3 Industrial (white) biotechnology 24 4. Stem cell research 29 4.1 Opinions on stem cell research 29 4.2 What information do people want about stem cell research? 37
TWO-PHASE FLOW STRUCTURE OF CAVITATION : EXPERIMENT AND MODELLING OF UNSTEADY EFFECTS

Recent developments in the fields of experimental analyses and numerical modelling of unsteady cavitation are presented. They are more particularly based on a n ew technique using doub le optical probes to investigate the unsteady flows within sheet cavities or cavitation clouds, and on the improvement and running o f an un steady two-phase flow model. Experimental investigations and numerical simulations have been p erformed for cavitating flows observed in two Venturi t ype test sections, one leading to a quasi-steady behaviour and the second to un steady self-oscillating cavitation. Comparisons between local measurements and computations are presented and analysed, showing the interest of the experimental technique to investigate cavitating flows and the good prediction ability of the numerical model.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF A TRANSIENT HEAT FLOW AND THERMAL STRESSES BY ANALYTICAL AND NUMERICAL METHODS

The study of heat flow problems is of extreme importance in engineering, there is a need to know the temperatures imposed and generated, when appropriate, in the structural parts to be able to evaluate the stresses that can arise due to the thermal variations. These stresses arise due to imposed constraints, ie bodies can not move freely and consequently undesirable cracks may arise when the stresses are greater than the resistive capacity of the stressed parts. The analysis of these problems can be done in both analytical or numerical way, with the use of calculation methods, such as the Finite Difference Method (FDM) and the Finite Element Method (FEM), with aid of computational programs such as MATLAB, PYTHON and ANSYS, as used in this work. The results presented here show simple cases of transient thermal variation and thermomechanical coupling by two methods of analysis, aiming at the validation of the numerical methods and softwares used. The solutions were satisfactory, the temperatures and stresses were coincident for different methods, making possible to start studying more complex problems with confidence in the implemented code.
Design and Analysis of Dual Band Crescent Shape Monopole Antenna for WLAN Applications

A dual band crescent shape planar monopole antenna for wireless local area network (WLAN) application is proposed. The crescent antenna is evolved from an arc patch antenna. By adjusting the feed line position along the arc, two distinct bandwidths that meet the requirements for the WLAN standards can be obtained. The proposed antenna covers the frequency bands of the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g (2.4-2.48 GHz, 5.15-5.35 GHz, and 5.725-5.825 GHz). The proposed antenna is investigated using CST software package. The reflection coefficient, radiation pattern, gain and efficiency for various design parameters are investigated. Average gains of 2.3dBi and 3.98dBi are achieved in the lower and higher frequency band, respectively.
Language education and economic outcomes in a bilingual society

Poor economic performance of minority groups and large economic disparity between these groups and the majority group are major concerns in most countries. In many of these countries, the mother tongue of the latter group is the common language in national business and in inter-group communications. How much weights should be placed on common language education and on ethnic language education is a crucial issue in school education of minority students. This paper develops a model to examine the issue theoretically. It is shown that balanced education of the two languages is critical for skill development of individuals with limited wealth. It is also found that balanced dual education is desirable in terms of earnings net of educational expenditure and consumption, only when the country has favorable conditions (TFP is reasonably high and education is reasonably e⁄ective in skill development) and only for those with adequate wealth. Common-language-only education maximizes net earnings and consumption of those with little wealth, and, when the country(cid:146)s conditions are not good, maximizes the economic outcomes of all . Policy implications of the results are discussed. The paper also examines implications of the asymmetric language positions of the groups for sectoral choices and within-group inequalities.
An investigation into the use of a blended model of learning in a first year accounting subject

The weaknesses of ‗traditional‘ modes of instruction in accounting education have been widely discussed. Many contend that the traditional approach limits the ability to provide opportunities for students to raise their competency level and allow them to apply knowledge and skills in professional problem solving situations. However, the recent body of literature suggests that accounting educators are indeed actively experimenting with ‗non-traditional‘ and ‗innovative‘ instructional approaches, where some authors clearly favour one approach over another. But can one instructional approach alone meet the necessary conditions for different learning objectives? Taking into account the ever changing landscape of not only business environments, but also the higher education sector, the premise guiding the collaborators in this research is that it is perhaps counter productive to promote competing dichotomous views of ‗traditional‘ and ‗non-traditional‘ instructional approaches to accounting education, and that the notion of ‗blended learning‘ might provide a useful framework to enhance the learning and teaching of accounting. This paper reports on the first cycle of a longitudinal study, which explores the possibility of using blended learning in first year accounting at one campus of a large regional university. The critical elements of blended learning which emerged in the study are discussed and, consistent with the design-based research framework, the paper also identifies key design modifications for successive cycles of the research.