Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Study on Conditional Likelihood Estimation for Survey Sampling

The pursuit of accurate methods for generalizing attributes of a population from a sampled subset is a problem predating the discipline of statistics. Rather than attempting to characterize a population and so assume that the population perfectly represents its own generative process, a superpopulation approach considers the observed population as a sigma algebra of all possible data generated by a process and is focused upon estimating the parameters of the process rather than producing summary statistics.This study briefly surveys the essentials of survey sampling and evaluates a new superpopulation-based approach put forth by Chaudhuri, Handcock and Rendall (2013), based upon the empirical likelihood of Owen (1989). Using the form of the Hajek estimator and informing it with conditional estimation on empirical likelihood, the approach is shown by simulation study to improve in both accuracy and variance against Hajek's estimator in cases where the values of interest and sampled auxiliary information have little or no correlation, and no improvement over existing methods otherwise.
Effects of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields on growth, cytogenetic, protein content and antioxidant system of Zea mays L

Electromagnetic fields are an important environmental factor that can influence the growth and development of plants. Exposure to EMFs was performed by a locally designed EMF generator. Our investigations were focused on plants grown from wet pretreated seeds with 3 and 10 mT for a 4 h exposure time and compared with the control plants. Different treatments differed significantly in morphological characters. Mitotic analyses indicated a positive influence of EMF on the rate of cell proliferation in pretreated seeds with 3 mT intensity for a 4 h exposure time, and showed decrease in chromosomal aberrations. The reverse occurred in pretreated seeds with 10 mT intensity for a 4 h exposure time. The mean value of total, terminal and intercalary chiasmata changed significantly in the plants grown from exposed seeds to 3 mT intensity indicating that EMFs increases genetic recombination. A significant decrease in protein content of pre-treated samples as well as alteration in the number and intensity of bands was observed. EMFs with the magnitude of 3 and 10 mT for 4 h caused significant increase in catalase (CAT) and ascorbate peroxidaes (APX) activities in both root and shoot tissues.
Effect of Different Doping Concentrations and Its Characterizations of Nanocrystalline ITO Nano Particles

Nanocrystalline ITO particles are prepared by Combustion Synthesis. Similarly, the structural and morphological properties for as prepared different ratio of powders to be 9:1 and 5:5 were found. Thermogravimetry analysis shows the liberation of O, H, N and metal particles with respective temperatures and loss of weight in mg. The structural, optical grain boundary and electrical studies due to variation of theoretical mobility’s with SEM analysis were discussed. The lattice constants were found to be 10.09 and 10.16 A for different composition of powders. Here we present the preparation, Thermo gravimetric (TGA) analysis, structural studies, and morphological properties of ITO synthesized by decomposition of ITO by Sol-gel method.
Båth's law and the self‐similarity of earthquakes

[1] We revisit the issue of the so-called Bath's law concerning the difference D1 between the magnitude of the main shock and the second largest shock in the same sequence. A mathematical formulation of the problem is developed with the only assumption being that all the events belong to the same self-similar set of earthquakes following the Gutenberg–Richter magnitude distribution. This model shows a substantial dependence of D1 on the magnitude thresholds chosen for the main shocks and the aftershocks and in this way partly explains the large D1 values reported in the past. Analysis of the New Zealand and Preliminary Determination of Epicenters (PDE) catalogs of shallow earthquakes demonstrates a rough agreement between the average D1 values predicted by the theoretical model and those observed. Limiting our attention to the average D1 values, Bath's law does not seem to strongly contradict the Gutenberg–Richter law. Nevertheless, a detailed analysis of the D1 distribution shows that the Gutenberg–Richter hypothesis with a constant b-value does not fully explain the experimental observations. The theoretical distribution has a larger proportion of low D1 values and a smaller proportion of high D1 values than the experimental observations. Thus, Bath's law and the Gutenberg–Richter law cannot be completely reconciled, although based on this analysis the mismatch is not as great as has sometimes been supposed.
CSR’s measuring corporate social responsibility practice in Islamic banking: A review

Academic efforts have started for around one decade to measure corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Islamic Banks (IBs) practices. The authors, in this field, have written based on two thoughts wide and narrow of the CSR in Islamic banking but there still are important gaps that need to fill. The first authors were dependent who established variety indexes and the second group was independent writers who followed benchmark index to measure of CSR in Islamic banking. This work tried to compare between the current literatures reviews of CSR in IBs and the current criticisms of social impacts on the society from Islamic banking operations. In Islam, business processes of IBs can never be separated from the ethical considerations of society. These considerations of the IBs for the society can be as new dimensions of CSR to measure the real impacts. This article shaped new contribution in the CSR in IBs’ operations to open the door to more researches to arrive the deeper understanding and clarification.
The Evaluation of GPS techniques for UAV-based Photogrammetry in Urban Area

The efficiency and high mobility of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) made them essential to aerial photography assisted survey and mapping. Especially for urban land use and land cover, that they often changes, and need UAVs to obtain new terrain data and the new changes of land use. This study aims to collect image data and three dimensional ground control points in Taichung city area with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), general camera and Real-Time Kinematic with positioning accuracy down to centimetre. The study area is an ecological park that has a low topography which support the city as a detention basin. A digital surface model was also built with Agisoft PhotoScan, and there will also be a high resolution orthophotos. There will be two conditions for this study, with or without ground control points and both were discussed and compared for the accuracy level of each of the digital surface models. According to check point deviation estimate, the model without ground control points has an average two-dimension error up to 40 centimeter, altitude error within one meter. The GCP-free RTK-airborne approach produces centimeter-level accuracy with excellent to low risk to the UAS operators. As in the case of the model with ground control points, the accuracy of x, y, z coordinates has gone up 54.62%, 49.07%, and 87.74%, and the accuracy of altitude has improved the most.
Impact of the Southeast Asian summer monsoon strength on the outflow of aerosols from South Asia

Abstract. We chose a relatively weak Southeast Asian summer monsoon (SEASM) year (1998) and a relatively strong year (2002) to examine the impact of the monsoon strength on the transport of organic carbon (OC) aerosol emitted from the South Asia (75°–105° E, 10°–25° N) by using the global 3-D chemical transport model GEOS-Chem driven by the assimilated meteorological fields. Simulated surface layer concentrations and column burdens of OC indicate that OC levels are much higher in the weak SEASM year 1998 than in the strong SEASM year 2002. The sensitivity experiments with global OC emissions turned off except those over the South Asia show that OC aerosol emitted from South Asia contributes to 50–70% of OC mass over southern China and 20–50% of OC over the western North Pacific between 850 hPa and 400 hPa in 1998. The outflow of OC from the South Asia is larger in 1998 than in 2002. Three factors contribute to the larger buildup of summer time OC in the weak SEASM year of 1998. The first is the weakened summer monsoon rainfall over the Southeast Asia that leads to less wet deposition and higher OC concentrations. The second is the enhancement of deep convection in the western Indian continent and the weakened upward lifting over the western North Pacific. The last and the most important factor is the abnormal circulation in the lower and middle troposphere that contributes to the long-range transport of OC from South Asia to Southern China and the western North Pacific.
Optical response and ultrafast carrier dynamics of the silicene-silver interface

Eugenio Cinquanta,1,* Guido Fratesi,2,3,† Stefano dal Conte,4,5 Carlo Grazianetti,1 Francesco Scotognella,5 Salvatore Stagira,5 Caterina Vozzi,4 Giovanni Onida,2,3 and Alessandro Molle1 1Laboratorio MDM, IMM-CNR, via C. Olivetti 2, Agrate Brianza, I-20864, Italy 2Dipartimento di Fisica, Universita degli Studi di Milano, Via Celoria 16, 20133 Milano, Italy 3European Theoretical Spectroscopy Facility, Via Celoria 16, 20133 Milano, Italy 4CNR Istituto di Fotonica e Nanoteconologie, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy 5Dipartimento di Fisica, Politecnico di Milano, Piazza L. da Vinci 32, 20133 Milano, Italy (Received 23 June 2015; revised manuscript received 10 September 2015; published 22 October 2015)
South African Journal of Industrial Engineering May 2010 Vol 21(1): 193-206 HYBRID SUPPLY CHAINS IN EMERGING MARKETS: THE CASE OF THE MEXICAN AUTO INDUSTRY

A framework of analysis in order to analyse hybrid supply processes operating in an emerging market context is presented. A case study approach, based on abductive reasoning, is used with data collected through process mapping and interviews. The findings are that, under hypercompetitive conditions, the alignment between strategic and tactical sourcing strategies is a result of an integrative process of differentiated advantages that local suppliers can provide. Finally, it provides a detailed analysis of how supply networks and local conditions interact, about which only a small number of studies have been published.
Nonlinear Interfacial Wave Phenomena from the Micro- to the Macro-Scale Computation of three-dimensional flexural-gravity solitary wave s in arbitrary depth

Fully-localised solitary waves propagating on the surface of a three-dimensional ideal fluid of arbitrary depth, and bo unded above by an elastic sheet that resists flexing, are computed. The ca ses of shallow and deep water are distinct. In shallow water, weakly nonlinear modulational analysis (see Milewski & Wang 6 ) predicts waves of arbitrarily small amplitude and these ar e found numerically. In deep water, the same analysis rules out the existe nce of solitary waves bifurcating from linear waves, but, nevertheless, we find them at finite amplitude. This is accomplished using a c ontinuation method following the branch from the shallow regime. All solutions are computed via a fifth-order Hamiltonian tru ncation of the full ideal free-boundary fluid equations. We s how that this truncation is quantitatively accurate by comparisons with full potential flow in two-dimensions.
Competitiveness of destinations within the rural tourism cluster: Zlatar, Zlatibor.

Cluster analysis is gaining increasing importance in the contemporary development of tourism. These are mostly areas that have similar tourist values. This paper presents the competitiveness of tourist destinations in the cluster of rural tourism Zlatar, Zlatibor, as defined in the Master Plan for Sustainable Development of Rural Tourism in Serbia. Having used AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) criteria pairs have been first compared, and then the alternatives (villages of Zlatar and Zlatibor). The seven criteria used in this paper are the following: factors and attractors, accessibility and infrastructure, accommodation facilities, unemployment, experience in rural tourism, proximity of the marketplace, and seasonality. The AHP method has been used to determine relations between the influence factors and the dominance of one factor in relation to another.It has been noted a relatively weak dominance of the villages of Zlatibor, by all criteria, except when it comes to unemployment, which is dominated by the villages of Zlatar.
On-line signature verification based on stroke matching

Stability and style-variation are important characteristics in handwriting analysis and recognition. This paper describes a stability modelling technique of handwritings in the context of on-line signature verification. With this technique, the stability and style-variation characteristics are deduced from the dynamic warping relationship between the sequences of basic handwriting strokes of the reference samples. Reliablity measures of the extracted signature features are incorporated into the signature segmentation, model-building, and verification algorithms, so that stable handwriting features are emphasized in the signature matching process, while style-variations for less stable features are intentionally tolerated. The generated signature model consists of a structure description graph of the handwriting components and their stability information. A signature is accepted by the model if it is close to a permissible path within the weighted graph. A novel feature of the technique is its ability to refine the correspondence relation of the handwriting during model-building and signature verification. This ability enables the verification and partial correction of segmentation errors to reduce the number of false rejections while maintaining the system security level and keeping the number of reference samples manageable.
Research Article Comparative Antioxidant Capacity of the Spices of Some Traditional Soups in Nigeria

Oxidative stress has been reported as causative agent in certain chronic diseases. However this effect can be delayed or prevented by dietary antioxidants. Vegetables and spices are the major dietary antioxidant contributors in soups. The objective of the present study compares the antioxidant capacities of vegetable and spices used in the preparation of 13 traditional soups drawn from different regions in Nigeria. The antioxidant capacity of the soups was evaluated by measuring the Ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC) and radical scavenging activity of vegetable and spices used in the preparation of each soup. From the results obtained it was observed that based on the individual spices antioxidant, Miyan kuka and Miyan karkashi had the highest TPC and FRAP while banga soup had the highest TFC. On the other hand, Ewedu from the Southern Region of Nigeria had the least TPC followed by Ofe Achi, while Oha had the least TFC followed by Ewedu. The results provide the necessary information for a healthy feeding habit.
Endosomal release and intracellular delivery of anticancer drugs using pH-sensitive PEGylated nanogels

A pH-sensitive PEGylated nanogel was prepared by emulsion copolymerization of 2-(N,N-diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (EAMA) with heterobifunctional poly(ethylene glycol) bearing a 4-vinylbenzyl group at the α-end and a carboxylic acid group at the ω-end (CH2CH–Ph–PEG–COOH; Mn = 8000) in the presence of potassium persulfate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (1.0 mol%) as cross-linker. The loading of the anticancer drug doxorubicin (DOX) into the pH-sensitive PEGylated nanogel was carried out by means of a solvent evaporation method, and the amount of DOX loaded into the PEAMA core was found to be 26 wt%. Furthermore, the DOX-loaded, pH-sensitive PEGylated nanogel showed almost no initial burst release of the DOX under physiological pH, whereas significant release of DOX from the pH-sensitive PEGylated nanogel was observed at the endosomal pH. The antitumor activity of the DOX-loaded, pH-sensitive, PEGylated nanogel against the human breast cancer cell line MCF-7 was lower than that of free DOX. On the other hand, the antitumor activity of the DOX-loaded, pH-sensitive, PEGylated nanogel against the human hepatoma cell line HuH-7, which is a natural drug-resistant tumor line, was superior to that of both free DOX and the DOX-loaded, pH-insensitive, PEGylated nanogel. Using fluorescence microscopy, pH-sensitive PEGylated nanogel in HuH-7 cells was found to be initially localized within the endosome and/or lysosome, with subsequent release of DOX from the nanogel in response to the endosomal pH, and ultimately, diffusion via the cytoplasm into the cell nucleus. These findings suggest that the pH-sensitive PEGylated nanogel represents a promising nano-sized carrier for anticancer drug delivery systems in vivo.
REAL TIME PHYSICS-BASED AUGMENTED FITTING ROOM USING TIME-OF-FLIGHT CAMERAS

REAL TIME PHYSICS-BASED AUGMENTED FITTING ROOM USING TIME-OF-FLIGHT CAMERAS Umut Gultepe M.S. in Computer Engineering Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ugur Gudukbay July, 2013 This thesis proposes a framework for a real-time physically-based augmented cloth fitting environment. The required 3D meshes for the human avatar and apparels are modeled with specific constraints. The models are then animated in real-time using input from a user tracked by a depth sensor. A set of motion filters are introduced in order to improve the quality of the simulation. The physical effects such as inertia, external and forces and collision are imposed on the apparel meshes. The avatar and the apparels can be customized according to the user. The system runs in real-time on a high-end consumer PC with realistic rendering results.
Neurophysiological response to stress in younger individuals of the modern generation

Introduction: Stress and its response among young adults in the modern generation are not evaluated fully. There is a need to understand the normal physiological changes in the individual in response to a stressor. Serum cortisol and state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) are most commonly used to assess the quality and quantity of stress in an individual. STAI measures the quantum of stress the person perceives. Serum cortisol measures the neurophysiological response to the stressor. Relationship between STAI and serum cortisol is studied in order assess the stress pattern and its response in the individuals. Materials and Methods: A total of 80 subjects in the age group of 18-24 were included in this study. STAI Questionnaire was administered. Serum cortisol assay was done. Subjects were divided into three groups based on the STAI score. The pattern of serum cortisol was studied in all the groups. Results: The mean age of the participants was 21.5 ± 2.07 years with a range of 18-24 years. The mean values of body mass index were 21.85 ± 4.05 kg/m 2 , serum cortisol was 130.07 ± 64.38 ng/dl, and STAI scores were 46.81 ± 6.15, respectively. The mean difference in serum cortisol level between the groups was found to be statistically significant ( P = 0.016). Negative correlation was seen between STAI scores and serum cortisol in the entire group (r = −0.235, P 50) had increased stress, but mean serum cortisol level was least when compared with other two groups. This indicates that group individuals had experienced more stress, but physiological adaptations in response to stress was insufficient. This is also true in Group 2 who showed similar findings. There is a need for understanding the type of stressor and their intensity in stimulating the appropriate defense mechanism. Accordingly the stress coping techniques has to be inculcated in the young adults of present generation.
Study on effect of custard apple leaf extract on physico-chemical properties of aonla juice

The leaf extract was prepared by shade drying of leaves for 4-5 days, the dried leaves were pulverized and boiled in water bath with distilled water to get the liquid extract. Further the liquid extract was centrifuged and then supernatant was spray dried to get powdered extract. Sweetened aonla juice formulation was made with different proportion of custard apple leaf extract varying from 0 to 15 g in increasing order from control (0) to A1 (5g), A2 (10g) and A3 (15g) respectively. The prepared juices were analyzed for physico-chemical composition and sensory evaluation. The retention of quercetin [(a flavonol, is a flavonoid, in other words, a plant pigment with a molecular structure like flavone. It is found in fruits, vegetables, leaves and grains. It can be used as an ingredient in supplements, beverages, or foods having nutraceutical value. )] in aonla juice sample A1, A2, A3 was 15.20, 32.80 and 49.75 mg per 1000 ml. Sample A2 (10g custard apple leaf extract) scored highest score for overall acceptability was 8.8.
Analysis of the Relation between Perfectionism and Negative Automatic Thoughts with Structural Equation Model

Abstract The aim of this study is to analyze the relations between perfectionism and negative automatic thoughts of teacher candidates. The participants of the study are composed of 243 teacher candidates who still continue their education in their 1. , 2. , 3. , 4. grade in the School Teaching Programme of the Faculty of Education of Recep Tayyip Erdogan University in the academic year of 2011-2012 in Turkey. In order to determine the perfectionism feature of the teacher candidates “Positive and Negative Perfectionism Scale” is used and in order to determine their negative automatic thoughts “Automatic Thoughts Scale” is used. In the analysis of the data obtained, Pearson moments multiplication correlation coefficient is calculated and Structural Equation Modelling is practiced. In the consequence of the research, it is seen that positive perfectionism thoughts of teacher candidates affect negative automatic thoughts significantly in a negative way. In addition to that, it is seen that negative perfectionism features of the teacher candidates affect negative automatic thoughts in a positive way. In the light of these consequences, some suggestions have been made for this practice and for the resea rches to be conducted in the future.