Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Species Diversity of the Western Sichuan Plateau in China

Abstract Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) diversity, with respect to elevation and the similarity of different ant communities therein, was identified in the southern portion of the Western Sichuan Plateau in China. Thirty plots were established in four elevation zones to serve as sampling areas for ants. We collected 19,235 ants in the survey. Those represented 68 species, 23 genera, and 4 subfamilies (including 13 undetermined species). The three dominant species in terms of abundance were Lasius himalayanus Bingham, Formica fusca L. , and Myrmica kozlovi Ruzsky. We also found that the number of species, population density, the diversity, and dominance indices of the ant communities displayed a multidomain effect with an increase in elevation. The similarity coefficient of ant communities in each zone of elevation ([q] 0.2239–0.5217, medium similar level [occupying 17%], medium dissimilar level [occupying 50%], and dissimilar level [occupying 33%]) showed that differences in elevation and in habitat heterogeneity had a large impact on ant communities in the study area. Ant species diversity at each elevation sampled was not disturbed by human activities. The similarity coefficient of ant communities at the different zones of elevation was low. Therefore, ant species diversity was relatively high, indicating a higher conservation value in Sichuan Province.
EFFECT OF PAVEMENT TYPE AND CONDITION ON THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF VEHICLES

The effect of pavement type and condition (roughness) on the rolling resistance of vehicles is investigated. By means of the relation between the energy requirements and the fuel consumption of vehicles, this effect is used to predict the fuel use on different pavements. It is found that, except for gravel surfaces, pavement type has a minor effect on fuel consumption. Roughness, however, correlates strongly with rolling resistance and therefore with vehicle fuel consumption. This is important for the economic justification of major road maintenance projects.
The CMS Event Builder Demonstrator and Results with Ethernet and Myrinet Switch Technologies

The data acquisition system for the CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) will require a large and high performance event building network.Several architectures and swithch technologies are currently being evaluated.This paper describes demonstrators which have been set up to study a small-scale event builder based on PCs emulating high performance sources and sinks connected via Ethernet or Myrinet switches.Results from ongoing studies,including measurements on throughput and scaling,are presented.
Management and safety of existing concrete structures via optical fiber distributed sensing

The use of Optical Backscatter Reflectometer (OBR) as a distributed fiber optic system to measure strain and detect cracking in concrete structures is investigated. A laboratory experience in a concrete slab is first presented and after this pilot test, a full-scale bridge load test was used to investigate the effectiveness of the OBR technology monitoring system when applied to real structures. The bridge monitoring consisted of the installation of 100m of optic fiber in the soffit of the prefabricated bridge beams. Strain readings obtained from the optic fibers were compared to results from previous identical load tests applied to the bridge, confirming the high accuracy inherent in the optic fiber technology. Subsequently, the cooling tower of a power plant was monitored using the OBR sensor system. A total of 300 meters of cooling tower are monitored and 30,000 points on the concrete surface (inner and outer of shell) are interrogated. The obtained results show the feasibility of this technique despite the roughness of the concrete surface and the heterogeneity due to the presence of aggregates of different sizes. All applications verify that the OBR sensor is not only able to detect appearing cracks that are hardly visible, but it is also able to perform robustly and with high accuracy up to a load level producing a crack width in the range of 1 mm. Moreover, the OBR frequency signal is acquired properly and provides correct strain values without breaks, even at a high load level. Regarding economic impact, deployment of the OBR monitoring system presents a financial advantage over equivalent monitoring techniques (number of points interrogated).
Infrastructure tools to support an effective Radiation Oncology Learning Health System

Purpose: Radiation Oncology Learning Health System (RO-LHS) is a promising approach to improve the quality of care by integrating clinical, dosimetry, treatment delivery, research data in real-time. This paper describes a novel set of tools to support the development of a RO-LHS and the current challenges they can address. Methods: We present a knowledge graph-based approach to map radiotherapy data from clinical databases to an ontology-based data repository using FAIR concepts. This strategy ensures that the data is easily discoverable, accessible, and can be used by other clinical decision support systems. It allows for visualization, presentation, and data analyses of valuable information to identify trends and patterns in patient outcomes. We designed a search engine that utilizes ontology-based keyword searching, synonym-based term matching that leverages the hierarchical nature of ontologies to retrieve patient records based on parent and children classes, connects to the Bioportal database for relevant clinical attributes retrieval. To identify similar patients, a method involving text corpus creation and vector embedding models (Word2Vec, Doc2Vec, GloVe, and FastText) are employed, using cosine similarity and distance metrics. Results: The data pipeline and tool were tested with 1660 patient clinical and dosimetry records resulting in 504,180 RDF tuples and visualized data relationships using graph-based representations. Patient similarity analysis using embedding models showed that the Word2Vec model had the highest mean cosine similarity, while the GloVe model exhibited more compact embeddings with lower Euclidean and Manhattan distances. Conclusions: The framework and tools described support the development of a RO-LHS. By integrating diverse data sources and facilitating data discovery and analysis, they contribute to continuous learning and improvement in patient care. The tools enhance the quality of care by enabling the identification of cohorts, clinical decision support, and the development of clinical studies and machine learning programs in radiation oncology.
HANGING IN THERE

SUBTITLE: THE WAY JETS HAVE SWEPT INTO THE REGIONAL AIRLINE MARKET OBLIGED PROPELLER MANUFACTURERS TO ADJUST TO NEW MARKET CONDITIONS. GEORGE MARSH HAS BEEN DISCUSSING WITH THE LEADING PLAYERS HOW THEY VIEW THEIR PROSPECTS NOW.
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FAST DISSOLVING SUBLINGUAL FILM OF PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION

Objective: Oromucosal route could be an alternative over the conventional route for paroxetine hydrochloride (PXH) as it offers direct systemic delivery, by avoiding extensive first-pass metabolism, which results in poor systemic absorption. The film dissolves quickly when placed in mouth without need of water thus helpful in providing rapid onset of action. Methods: Fast dissolving film of PXH was prepared using Pullulan in various combinations of 32 full factorial design by solvent casting technique. Prepared films were subjected to mechanical, in vitro, and ex vivo characterization. Results: The physicochemical characteristics such as mass uniformity, thickness, surface pH, and folding endurance were found satisfactory. The formulation (F3) containing 4% w/v Pullulan showed maximum release 94.31% and ex vivo permeation 92.67% through goat oral mucosa in 15 min. Uniform drug loading was observed in all the batches with disintegration time <25 s. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy study revealed the compatibility of drug with polymer. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that there was uniform mixing of all ingredients. Optimized batch F3 was found to be stable for 1 month as no significant changes were observed in % cumulative drug release and weight of film. Conclusion: Pullulan a natural biodegradable polymer allocates good physical property to film. Hydrophilic nature of polymer imparts fast disintegrating property to film.
Comparative Analysis of Traffic Safety Effects: ADAS and Telematics Versus Road Infrastructure Design

The combination of new technologies, e.g. ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and/or telematics, with existing infrastructure may lead to cost-efficient solutions for reducing road traffic accidents. The paper explores innovative measures of ADAS/telematics and infrastructure technologies, and assesses the possible impact on self-explanatory and forgiving road environments. Based on the investigation of the functional relationships between ADAS and infrastructure design, a set of implementation scenarios are proposed of infrastructure based measures and ADAS based measures. Road traffic safety is analyzed in terms two composing factors, accident risk and accident consequence, and of the speed and conflict related determinants of these factors. The paper presents a conceptual schema (model) for microscopic safety assessment to enable comparison of the effectiveness of measures with different nature. The model could be used to analyze the potential effects of and relationships between the various scenarios. The application of the conceptual model is illustrated in a case study of safety performance analysis in the Netherlands.
Intuitive Myoelectric Control of Upper Limb Prostheses

The myoelectric control of hand prosthesis commercially available is simple and limits the user to very basic operations. Although in the academic research for prosthesis control a large variety of advanced control methods has been developed, none of them has replaced the current industrial state of the art, yet. In this PhD project I have investigated and developed an approach towards intuitive prostheses control, based on new signal-processing and regression algorithms. By introducing a novel adaptive pre-processing algorithm (ACAR) for the surface EMG signals and designing a regression system based on a non-negative matrix factorization, I have developed a myocontrol system capable of online control of upper limb prosthesis for two degrees of freedom, simultaneously and proportionally. Additionally, I have developed a virtual evaluation paradigm, which can assess the control performance of important hand movements necessary for daily life activities. This online assessment goes beyond the state of the art of myoelectric control research, which is done offline. That is without the interaction with the subject. The resulting myocontrol system and virtual evaluation paradigm have been tested in both intact-limb subjects and subjects with limb deficiencies. In these studies, the benefits of the developed algorithms have been confirmed. The scientific results and developments of this project have been the basis for additional publications and scientific achievements by the Department of Neurorehabilitation Engineering and its scientific partners. This underlines the impact of this work in the field of myoelectric control for upper limb prostheses.
International Harmonised Research Activities Side Impact Working Group Status Report

This paper reports on the status of work of the International Harmonised Research Activities (IHRA) Side Impact Working Group (SIWG) at its 23rd meeting prior to the 19th ESV conference in Washington in June 2005. This includes decisions made and the reasons for them and represents a final report on this phase of the IHRA work. The IHRA SIWG undertook to coordinate an evaluation program by members of test procedures over the period 2003-2005, with the aim of reporting recommended test procedures to enhance real world safety in side crashes at ESV 2005. The IHRA SIWG provides a crucial framework for targeting studies and research efforts. Currently, no other global framework exists under which this collaborative research effort may be conducted.
A qualitative exploration of the factors associated with initiation to crystal use in Iran.

Background: Crystal (methamphetamine) is a strong stimulant of addictive substances that affects the central nervous system. The consumption of this substance is increasing among teenagers and adult young people in the country. In this matter, one of the practical and important ways to its control is to identify the factors leading to its first use. Thus this paper, explores the factors related to the first crystal use in Golestan province, Iran.Methods: In a qualitative study, 19 crystal users were recruited in the study conducted in Golestan province by snowball sampling from DIC (Drop-In Center) in addiction treatment centers. The interviews were mostly carried out individually with the participants; only one interview was conducted in an addiction treatment camp in the form of a group-focused discussion. Data analysis was implemented through content analysis in MAXQDA 10 software.Results: The mean age of the participants was 35.05± 6.06 years with a range of 23-46 years. Meanwhile, the mean of crystal use period was 7.42 (SD:3.61) and a range of 1-14 years. Based on the obtained data, the reasons for first crystal use could be categorized in six; 1: "crystal use to other drugs rehabilitation"; 2: "Lack of awareness of the addictive nature of crystal"; 3: “stimulating curiosity in public with crystal-use friends” , 4: affordable and convenient use”, 5: "anti-sleeping effects and increasing work efficiency", and 6: "therapeutic and other misconceptions”". Conclusions: The results indicated that crystal is mostly abused to opium rehabilitation. The lack of awareness and misconceptions about this substance can lead people to crystal use. Therefore, designing public health interventions to increase awareness about negative consequences of crystal use is fundamental to prevent people from abusing it. We suggest designing public health program to promote awareness about health risks of crystal and modifying related misconceptions. Finally, the government can establish policies to mandate sale tax for crystal producers and reduce easy access to crystal especially among youth.
Human behaviour modelling through Human Intelligent Movement Software (HIMs)

The concept of sustainable urban environments aims to provide urban facilities including transport interchanges that can accommodate a wide spectrum of the human population irrespective of gender, age or disability. A major objective is to reduce levels of social exclusion which arise from inadequacy in infrastructure that strongly affects certain members of society such as the elderly, disabled and poor. This research focuses on the particular aspect of crowded public spaces where it is envisaged that improvements in crowd flow could be achieved by a proper consideration of all the users of the space but particularly the elderly and disabled. The ultimate objective would be design tools that provide architects with the means to achieve inclusivity in design for the elderly and disabled with relative ease and speed. Therefore, this research has developed a methodology and a computing tool to implement aspects of human walking behaviour in public spaces. Human behaviours have been studied using a large-scale video observation involving over 17,000 subjects. The videos have been analysed to determine a number of different behaviours and their relationship to distinguishing characteristics of the subjects such as age, gender and disability. Algorithms for representing these behaviours have been developed and implemented as a simulation tool (HIMs) within commercially available gaming software. Two case studies, within shopping malls and a bus station, have been carried out to illustrate the feasibility of the work and simple examples of small environmental design changes that significantly affect crowd flow are shown.
Process technology for silicon carbide devices

Introduction 1 Advantages of SiC C. -M.Zetterling and M.Ostling 2 Bulk and epitaxial growth of SiC N.Nordell 3 Ion implantation and diffusion in SiC A.Schoner 4 Wet and dry etching of SiC S.J.Pearton 5 Thermally grown and deposited thermoelectrics E.O. Sveinbjornsson and C. -M.Zetterling 6 Schottky and ohmic contacts to SiC C. -M.Zetterling, S. -K.Lee and M.Ostling 7 Devices in SiC C. -M.Zetterling, S.M. Koo and M.Ostling Appendix 1: Other resources Appendix 2: Glossary Index
Some aspects of early medieval copper-alloy technology, as illustrated by a study of the Anglian cruciform brooch

﻿ This thesis aims to examine the modes of production and the sources of metal supply for Migration period bow brooches, concentrating on a single form, the Anglian cruciform brooch. The thesis is in two volumes; text and bibliography (volume 1), catalogues, tables, illustrations (volume 2). The text is in six chapters. Attitudes to artefact studies are briefly discussed in Chapter 1 and the techniques employed in this study are outlined. Chapter 2 places the cruciform brooch forms into a simple hierarchical typology by formal similarity. A relative chronology is gained by contextual evidence, with absolute dates given by associations with other artefact types. Similarities between early English and continental forms are shown to be adequate to suggest importation, during the first half of the fifth century. Frisian and north German brooches have a special place in this system. Parallel stylistic development persisted during the second half of the fifth century but sixth-century English brooches are well distinguished from their continental contemporaries. Simple brooch types are thought to have had a long period of production and use. By examining methods of casting and assembling cruciform brooches, Chapter 3 establishes the types and ranges of technical variation observable. Some of these technical attributes provide links between England, Frisia, northern Germany and Denmark. English brooch manufacture is diverse throughout the period under study. Norwegian metalworkers developped a very different style and the technical evidence suggests a movement towards standardisation and mass production. In Chapter 4 we discover the types of alloy used and discuss the likely sources. Initially the alloys used were leaded brasses or bronzes. By the sixth century, copper alloys were commonly very impure. It is suggested that recycling provided a major part of the raw materials for cast copper alloys. Imports of copper alloys from France or the Celtic regions of Britain are relegated to a position of minor importance. The chemical compositions of Norwegian, Frisian, north German and Dutch cruciform brooches demonstrates access to high-tin, high-purity bronzes prevailed throughout the period. Brasses and mixed alloys were also available, probably originating from scrap. With the exception of Frisia, which appears to be more similar to Kent, alloy supplies were similar throughout the Scandinavian and continental cruciform brooch production. Chapter 5 provides a synthesis for these findings. Plans are given for a project extension into other regions (Chapter 6).
The Power of Pull: How Small Moves, Smartly Made, Can Set Big Things in Motion

Three celebrated thinkers and business consultants explain the striking implications of our shift from a Push economy to a Pull economy. We live in a world dominated by push. We learn in an educational system that dictates what we need to know, and pushes this knowledge to us for twelve or more years. We work in companies that forecast demand and then push products to the people and places where demand is expected to materialize. We consume in forms that are packaged, programmed, and pushed to us based on our expected tastes. However, according to three renowned intellectuals from the Deloitte Center for the Edge, the foundations of push are crumbling under the weight of global innovation. In a world of increasing risk and opportunity, we need to understand the importance of pull. Understood and used properly, the power of pull can draw out the best in people and institutions by connecting them in ways that increase understanding and efficiency. It can turn challenging uncertainty into opportunity, and enable small moves to achieve outsized returns. Drawing on pioneering research, 'Pull' does more than explaining the dynamics of pull. It shows how to apply its principles to unlock and optimize the hidden potential of individuals and organizations, and how to use the power of pull as a force for social change. This book is essential reading for entrepreneurs, managers, and anybody interested in understanding and harnessing the shifting forces in our economic world.
Engineering-scale Validation Test for the T-H-M Behaviors of a HLW Disposal System

The engineering performance of a high level waste repository is significantly dependent upon the T-H-M behavior in the engineered barrier system. An engineering-scale test facility (KENTEX) was set up to validate the T-H-M behaviors in the buffer of a reference disposal system developed in the 2002. The validation tests started on May 31, 2005 and is now in progress. The KENTEX facility and validation test programme are introduced, and pre-operation calculations are also presented to give information on the sensitive location of sensors and operational conditions. This test will provide information (e.g., large-scale apparatus, sensors, monitoring system etc.) needed for 'in-situ' tests, make the validation of a T-H-M model for the T-H-M performance assessment of the reference disposal system, and demonstrate the engineering feasibility of fabricating and emplacing the buffer of a repository.
A Study of the Counseling Service System Satisfaction for Teacher-Counselor in Tainan Elementary School

The counseling service system is the most important tool for case management in counseling work in the junior high and elementary schools in Tainan City. The purpose of the system design is to assist school teacher-counselors to care for students and track their psychological development, and hope that students will have good adaptive growth. The school teacher-counselors are the main users of the system. In addition to daily counseling affairs, the school teacher-counselors also use the system to record the background information, counseling records, referrals and other operations of the case. In actual use, the school teacher-counselors find that they have encountered difficulties and doubts in the operation of the system, filling in items, and review procedures, and even ethical concerns about the leakage of personal data, which may endanger the relevant rights and protection of the case, and therefore also affect the system usage intention of the school teacher-counselors.