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Live Monitoring System for Recognizing Varied Emotions of Autistic Children

A rising line of research that endeavors to uncover implicit mechanisms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Children with ASD can't express their feelings unequivocally; this makes it troublesome for the parents and overseers related with these youngsters to comprehend their conductance, Causing a noteworthy difficulty in the child's initial formative stages. In this paper, a system was implemented to monitor children with autism remotely to help specialists follow their patients’ progress and analyzing the collecting data. The system consists of NodeMCU ESP8266, galvanic skin response (GSR) sensor, broker (server) and a smartphone or personal computer. NodeMCU (ESP8266) reads the data from the GSR sensor and publishes it on the server. This system observes the subjects’ reactions to different emotions like sadness, happiness, nervous, hunger, relaxation and trepidation, and then records the data. Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT) protocol had been used to publish the data online. Finally, a comparison had been made between the obtained data for children with autism and without autism.
K-Ar Age Constraints of the Eastern De Gerlache Seamount Alkaline Basalts ( Bellingshausen Sea , Southeast Pacific ) by

The identification and interpretation of magnetic anomaly patterns suggest a complex tectonic history of the Bellingshausen Sea in the southeastern Pacific (HERRON & TUCHOLKE 1976, STOCK & MOLNAR 1987, CANDE et al. 1989, MAYES et al. 1990, LARTER et al. 2002, EAGLES et al. 2004). The existence of a Phoenix (or Aluk) Plate that was subducted almost completely below the Antarctic Peninsula since the Cretaceous is well established and is reflected by the emplacement of Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous calc-alkaline basalts on Thurston Island. Satellite-derived gravity data show a set of north – south striking, large-amplitude gravity anomalies (MCADOO & LAXON 1997). One of the two dominant anomaly branches is in alignment with the De Gerlache Seamounts (DGS) and Peter I Island and has been discussed as the signature of a possible scar after a ridge jump of the Phoenix-Antarctic ridge at chron C27n (about 61 Ma) (LARTER et al. 2002). The second branch intersects with the first one at the location of the DGS and is interpreted as a result of compressional and transtensional tectonics (GOHL et al. 1997, CUNNINGHAM et al. 2002, EAGLES et al. 2004).
Volcaniclastic Aggradation in El Tarr Area, Southeastern Sinai, Egypt: Petrological and Geochemical Evidence

The Tarr complex forms the southernmost portion of the Kid Group in the Southeast Sinai Peninsula. This complex consists of diverse interstratified volcanic and volcaniclastic sedimentary strata and cogenetic hypabyssal intrusive rocks of Late Proterozoic age. The occurrence of slightly preserved glass shards and volcanic clasts with- in volcaniclastic sediments indicate a narrow time span between erup- tion and final deposition by resedimentation. The volcano-sedimentary sequence of El Tarr area displays a low metamorphic grade and is nearly undeformed. These volcaniclastic rocks are characterized by rapid lateral and vertical facies and petrofacies variation. Modal anal- ysis of these rocks defines a source area comprising mainly volcanic and intrusive rocks, with no indication of continental detritus or de- tritus from exotic sources. The studied sequence is divided into three stratigraphic intervals on the basis of the predominant lithosomes in each of the intervals. The lowermost stratigraphic interval contains metamorphosed felsic pyro- clastic rocks with marble intercalations, continues vertically to mafic and intermediate volcanic flows, pyroclastic fall and flow deposits and local interbeds of clast-supported conglomerates, associated with cross-laminated sandstones with lensoidal layers of tuffaceous mud- stones. These rocks were deposited in a low relief, proximal alluvial fan volcanic apron environment. The middle stratigraphic interval consists of thick massive to bedded coarse to medium-grained sand- stones and interbeds of tuffaceous mud/siltstones, with lensoidal beds of metamorphosed mafic volcanics. Rocks in the middle interval were deposited in distal alluvial fan volcanic apron environment. The upper stratigraphic interval contains matrix/clast-supported conglomerates of mixed sources that were deposited in poorly confined, shallow proximal braided river channels on a fluvial plain.
RECOGNITION OF A MIXTURE OF MULTIPLE GAUSSIAN PATTERNS

Abstract: In this paper a methodology for the recognition of multiple Gaussian patterns by estimating sufficient parameters of a finite mixture model (FMM) is proposed. Regular methods of FMM identification require initial guess values (IGVs) that may result in high computation time, slow convergence and or even fail to converge if the provided IGVs are far from the optimal solution. The FMM is firstly decomposed into it’s even and odd parts, which are linearised through differential techniques. Secondly the ordinary least squares (OLS) method is employed to estimate the unknown parameters in the linearised models. A Monte Carlo simulation is done to evaluate the performance of the proposed method (PM). It is shown that numerical results of the PM compare well with the simulated values. The study indicates that (i) the PM can be used symbiotically with the regular methods to compute IGVs; and (ii) can be used to estimate a general n-component Gaussian model.
Investigating glacial isostatic adjustment in Scotland with InSAR and GPS observations

Understanding the effects of glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) is essential for the assessment of past and future sea-level trends. This study examines the applicability of Small Baseline InSAR to measure GIA-induced vertical land movement in Northern Britain. Different SAR sensors are utilized to cover a time frame of about 20 years. The aim is to establish the spatial distribution of GIA along the coast and uplift centre of Scotland in greater detail compared to results from conventional geodetic techniques, which are interpolated from point measurements. A range of possible error sources within the InSAR processing chain, that lead to orbital and atmospheric artefacts, require to be addressed in order to allow the extraction of any GIA deformation signal. Continuous GPS (CGPS) station coordinates thus need to be integrated with the InSAR data.
Formation of secondary organic aerosol coating on black carbon particles near vehicular emissions

Abstract. Black carbon (BC) emitted from incomplete combustion can result in significant impacts on air quality and climate. Understanding the mixing state of ambient BC and the chemical characteristics of its associated coatings is particularly important to evaluate BC fate and environmental impacts. In this study, we investigate the formation of organic coatings on BC particles in an urban environment (Fontana, California) under hot and dry conditions using a soot-particle aerosol mass spectrometer (SP-AMS). The SP-AMS was operated in a configuration that can exclusively detect refractory BC (rBC) particles and their coatings. Using the −log(NOx ∕ NOy) ratio as a proxy for photochemical age of air masses, substantial formation of secondary organic aerosol (SOA) coatings on rBC particles was observed due to active photochemistry in the afternoon, whereas primary organic aerosol (POA) components were strongly associated with rBC from fresh vehicular emissions in the morning rush hours. There is also evidence that cooking-related organic aerosols were externally mixed from rBC. Positive matrix factorization and elemental analysis illustrate that most of the observed SOA coatings were freshly formed, providing an opportunity to examine SOA coating formation on rBCs near vehicular emissions. Approximately 7–20 wt % of secondary organic and inorganic species were estimated to be internally mixed with rBC on average, implying that rBC is unlikely the major condensation sink of SOA in this study. Comparison of our results to a co-located standard high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer (HR-ToF-AMS) measurement suggests that at least a portion of SOA materials condensed on rBC surfaces were chemically different from oxygenated organic aerosol (OOA) particles that were externally mixed with rBC, although they could both be generated from local photochemistry.
Observations of the Temporal Evolution and Spatial Structure of the Gap Flow in the Wipp Valley on 2 and 3 October 1999

Abstract The investigation of gap flow in the Wipp Valley (GAP project) is one of the objectives of the Mesoscale Alpine Programme (MAP). The valley runs south–north across the Brenner Pass, from Italy to Austria. The pass is the lowest one of the main Alpine ridge and is therefore a favorable location for a gap flow, which is called foehn. Based on the extensive dataset of MAP, this study gives a detailed analysis of foehn on 2 and 3 October 1999 [intensive observation period 5 (IOP 5)]. The foehn event began as a gap flow that was separated from midlevel winds by a strong temperature inversion during the night of 1–2 October 1999. On the next night (2– 3 October) the inversion dissipated, and the gap flow was combined with strong midlevel cross-ridge flow on 3 October 1999. This study shows that the existence of a temperature inversion above the gap flow has a crucial impact on the flow structure. Another emphasis of the study was the investigation of the small-scale flow structure downstream of the gap.
IMPACT OF SERVICE QUALITY DIMENSIONS ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION: EVIDENCE FROM SELECT PRIVATE BANKS IN DESSIE TOWN, ETHIOPIA

This study is to examine the impact of service quality on customer satisfaction evidence from select private banks in Dessie Town, Ethiopia. Service quality has been defined as a degree and direction of discrepancy between customers' service perception and expectations. Customer satisfaction is defined as the customer‟s subjective evaluation of a consumption experience, based on some relationship between the customer‟s perceptions and objective attributes of the product. To achieve the objectives of this study, data was collected through questionnaire from a sample of 384 bank customer. These respondents were selected using simple random sampling method. The data collected from the questionnaire were analyzed using Statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that, except responsiveness the four service quality dimensions (tangibility, assurance, empathy and reliability) have positive and significant relationship with customer satisfaction. The finding of this study also indicates that customers were most satisfied with the assurance dimensions of service quality. The results of the descriptive statistical analysis indicated that, customers were most satisfied with the tangibility dimensions of service quality followed by assurance and responsiveness. However, customers were less satisfied with empathy and reliability dimensions of service quality. The correlation result shows that, there is a positive and significant relationship between all items of service quality dimension, tangibility and customer satisfaction, reliability and customer satisfaction, responsiveness and customer satisfaction, assurance and customer satisfaction, empathy and customer satisfaction. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher forwards some recommendations to the banks management and suggestions for other researchers.
Jatropha Curcas L. for Rehabilitation of Degraded Land of Gilgel Gibe Watershed, South Western Ethiopia

Decline in soil fertility has become a serious problem affecting all spheres of social, economic and political life of the Ethiopia population. As the result agricultural productivity has been declined from years to years. Some tree/shrubs species are integrated to the farming system to rehabilitate degraded land. One of such species which are commonly integrated with farming system is Jatropha. The overall objective of this study was to assess the role of Jatropha curcas to rehabilitate soil fertility. To achieve the objective , Melka Leku sub watershed was selected from Oromia regional state . Soil samples were collected by using stratified sampling method at depth of 0-30cm from land with Jatropha and adjacent land without Jatropha plant . For each land use, sites were divided into three slope categories; at each slope three replicates were used. The result of the study revealed that, all selected soil physico-chemical properties (texture, BD, MC, pH, EC, OC, OM, TN, AvP, CEC, basic cations and PBS) measured under land with Jatropha was significantly different (p< 0.05) from that of land without Jatropha. Soils under land with Jatropha were superior for all selected soil fertility indicators than adjacent land without Jatropha except BD, sand and silt fractions. The mean values of soil clay, pH, OM, TN and AvP of land with Jatropha and adjacent land without Jatropha site were 54.44 and 37.67%, 6.58 and 5.67, 6.91 and 3.17%, 0.41 and 0.27%, and 18.93 and 14.18 ppm, respectively. The land use interaction by slope positions were significance (p< 0.05) difference for measured soil parameters except for mean value of bulk density, silt and sand at three slope under land with Jatropha and upper and middle slope of adjacent land. Therefore, Jatropha plantation has promising potential to play a decisive role on rehabilitating degraded soil fertility of the study area. Keywords : Land degradation , Soil Fertility, land rehabilitation and Jatropha curcas L.
Regional Variation in Trade Liberalization Outcomes: Evidence from Chinese Manufacturing Industry

This paper studies the impact of import tari reduction and its interaction with marketoriented policies on regional manufacturing output in China between 1998 and 2006. I address the concern of tari endogeneity by exploiting the fact that taris of WTO members are bound by common exogenous WTO regulations. Using changes in Albania and Lithuania’s taris as instruments for China’s tari concessions, I nd that lower taris on nal goods reduce real output while lower taris on intermediate inputs increase real output, and the eects are smaller in prefectures with policy zones. These results highlight the importance of local institutions and economic policies in determining the trade reform outcomes.
Psychological Factors That Hinder Students from Speaking in English Class (A Case Study in a Senior High School in South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia)

The study aims to find out psychological factors that hinder students from speaking and the causes of the factors as well as the possible solutions to overcome the factors. The data were obtained through classroom observations, questionnaires and interviews. In terms of findings, the study revealed that psychological factors such as fear of making mistake, shyness, anxiety, lack of confidence and lack of motivation hinder students from speaking in English class. Those factors, like fear of making mistakes, were commonly caused by their fear of being laughed at by their friends. The possible solution to overcome those psychological factors, most students believed that motivating them to be more confident to speak English is worth considering. This finding suggests that the teachers should be more aware of their students’ hindrance to speak in English class. Keywords ; , psychological factors, hindrance, speaking English
Commuting and Residential Decisions in the Greater Wellington Region

This paper studies residential, commuting and car ownership decisions in the Greater Wellington Region of New Zealand. We establish an estimation methodology that is robust to endogeneity between house prices and residential decisions. The paper also makes extensive use of Geographic Information Systems calculations, allowing us to evaluate the impact of schools, greenspaces and sunlight on decisions. The paper finds that commuting decisions are highly affected by demographic variables, that amenities are important in determining neighbourhood preferences, and that school quality, contrary to popular belief, has relatively little effect on decisions.
The Impact of Pre-Performance Anxiety on VO2Peak Values in Female Collegiate Soccer Players

Peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) testing is commonly performed to assess endurance training effectiveness in athletes, including soccer players. However, how variables such as playing position, training type (off-vs. in-season), and performance anxiety levels affect maximal exercise capacity have not been determined. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of positioning, training type, and pre-performance directional anxiety on VO2 max values in female soccer players. METHODS: Sixteen female collegiate soccer players completed two trials using a cycle ergometer. VO2peak was determined by the participant’s inability to continue pedaling and/or an established plateau in VO2 despite increasing workload. Prior to testing, a Competitive State Anxiety Inventory (CSAI-2) was completed to determine somatic anxiety, cognitive anxiety, and self-confidence. RESULTS: No significant differences were found between VO2peak and positioning, training type, and pre-performance directional anxiety (p=0.085, p=0.115, p=0. 244 respectively). However, a strong correlation was found between somatic and cognitive anxiety (r2= 0.736, p=0.079). CONCLUSION: VO2peak values were not affected by positioning type in female collegiate soccer players. High and low levels of anxiety did not predict maximal performance capabilities; however, somatic and cognitive anxiety positively interacted in determining performance. To better characterize performance anxiety in the future, research could examine cortisol levels prior to maximal performance.
Noise Removal in Near Range Active Millimeter Wave Three-dimensional Imaging System

Aimed at the noise removal in near range active millimetre wave pulse linear frequency modulation (LFM) based three-dimensional imaging system, this paper proposes a novel noise removal algorithm, which combines the independent component analysis (ICA) and Wigner-Hough transform. The algorithm is effective in noise suppression and easy to implementation. In a semi-physical simulation system, the algorithm improves the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the echo signal by 10dB in standard target imaging experiment which verifies the effectiveness and feasibility of the noise removal algorithm.
STARS, GAS, AND DARK MATTER IN THE SOLAR NEIGHBORHOOD

We reanalyze data on the surface densities and vertical distribution of baryonic matter in the solar neighborhood and tabulate the results. We find a local total surface density of M dwarfs of 17.3 ± 2.3 M ⊙ pc − 2 ? > , whcih is significantly higher than previous values. Our result for the total local surface density of visible stars (main-sequence stars and giants), 27.0 ± 2.7 M ⊙ pc − 2 ? > , is close to previous estimates due to a cancellation of opposing effects: more mass in M dwarfs, less mass in the others. The total local surface density in white dwarfs is 4.9 ± 0.6 M ⊙ pc − 2 ? > ; in brown dwarfs, it is ∼ 1.2 M ⊙ pc − 2 ? > , but with considerable uncertainty. We find that the total local surface density of stars and stellar remnants is 33.4 ± 3 M ⊙ pc − 2 ? > , which is somewhat less than previous estimates but within the errors of many of them. We analyze data on 21 cm emission and absorption and obtain good agreement with recent results on the local amount of neutral atomic hydrogen obtained with the Planck satellite. The local surface density of gas is 13.7 ± 1.6 M ⊙ pc − 2 ? > . The total baryonic mass surface density that we derive for the solar neighborhood is 47.1 ± 3.4 M ⊙ pc − 2 ? > ( 43.8 M ⊙ pc − 2 ? > within 1.1 kpc of the midplane). Combining these results with others’ measurements of the total surface density of matter within 1–1.1 kpc of the plane, we find that the local density of dark matter is &rgr; DM = 0.013 ± 0.003 M ⊙ pc − 3 = 0.49 ± 0.13 ? > GeV cm − 3 ? > . The local density of all matter is 0.097 ± 0.013 M ⊙ pc − 3 ? > . We discuss limitations on the properties of a possible thin disk of dark matter.
Title Diffuse Interface Models on Graphs for Classification of High Dimensional Data Permalink

This paper is a republication of an MMS paper [A. L. Bertozzi and A. Flenner, Multiscale Model. Simul. , 10 (2012), pp. 1090–1118] describing a new class of algorithms for classification of high dimensional data. These methods combine ideas from spectral methods on graphs with nonlinear edge/region detection methods traditionally used in the PDE-based imaging community. The algorithms use the Ginzburg–Landau functional, extended to a graphical framework, which has classical PDE connections to total variation minimization. Convex splitting algorithms allow us to quickly find minimizers of the proposed model and take advantage of fast spectral solvers of linear graph-theoretic problems. We review the diverse computational examples presented in the original paper, involving both basic clustering and semisupervised learning for different applications. Case studies include feature identification in images, segmentation in social networks, and segmentation of shapes in high dimensional datasets. Since the paper’s publication four years ago a body of research has developed centering on this class of methods from a variety of perspectives, including analytical results involving convergence and connection to graph cuts, extensions of the method using the MBO scheme and to problems involving social networks, and comparison to other approaches. We review these more recent results in an extended conclusion section of the paper.
Have women really a better access to best-paid jobs in the public sector? Counterfactuals based on a job assignment model

We propose a job assignment model involving individual heterogeneity and derive a measure of gender differences in access to job positions along the wage distribution. This measure is used to quantify gender disparities in the public and private sectors with a French exhaustive administrative dataset. We then show how the model can motivate decomposition and counterfactual exercises consistent with economic theory. Our approach thus constitutes an alternative to more descriptive methods such as the standard Oaxaca decomposition and quantile counterfactual approaches. The gender differences in access the best-paid jobs are found to be larger in the public sector than in the private sector.
The Association Between Self-Regulation and Daily Sports Activities in a Nationally Representative Sample of Older Adults. Findings From the German Ageing Survey

There is a large body of literature about the determinants of exercising regularly in older adults. However, to date, there is limited evidence showing that self-regulation is associated with exercising regularly. Existing studies are mostly restricted to rather specific or small samples. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine whether self-regulation is associated with daily sports activities among older adults. For the current study, cross-sectional data were used from the German Ageing Survey (n = 7,757), a nationally representative sample of community-dwelling individuals aged 40 and over in Germany. Logistic regression analysis showed that daily sports activities is positively associated with self-regulation [OR: 1.32 (95%-CI: 1.11–1.58)]. The present study highlights the importance of an association between daily sports activities and self-regulation. Knowledge about this association is useful in addressing cases where older adults exercise less than daily.