Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EVIDENCE FOR SIMULTANEOUS JETS AND DISK WINDS IN LUMINOUS LOW-MASS X-RAY BINARIES

Recent work on jets and disk winds in low-mass X-ray binaries (LMXBs) suggests that they are to a large extent mutually exclusive, with jets observed in spectrally hard states and disk winds observed in spectrally soft states. In this paper we use existing literature on jets and disk winds in the luminous neutron star (NS) LMXB GX 13+1, in combination with archival Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer data, to show that this source is likely able to produce jets and disk winds simultaneously. We find that jets and disk winds occur in the same location on the source’s track in its X-ray color–color diagram. A further study of literature on other luminous LMXBs reveals that this behavior is more common, with indications for simultaneous jets and disk winds in the black hole LMXBs V404 Cyg and GRS 1915+105 and the NS LMXBs Sco X-1 and Cir X-1. For the three sources for which we have the necessary spectral information, we find that simultaneous jets/winds all occur in their spectrally hardest states. Our findings indicate that in LMXBs with luminosities above a few tens of percent of the Eddington luminosity, jets and disk winds are not mutually exclusive, and the presence of disk winds does not necessarily result in jet suppression.
Manitoba’s Post-Secondary System Since 1967: Stability, Change and Consistency

ABSTRACT This study examines the transformation of Manitoba’s post-secondary education system between 1967 and 2009 using legislative change to gauge structural change. The paper establishes the beginning of the contemporary post-secondary system with the 1967 decision of the Manitoba government to abandon the “one university” system model, a move akin to a “big bang,” redefining system norms and expectations, and setting direction which continues to be relevant today. The study revealed extensive structural change in Manitoba’s post-secondary system after 1997, the nature of which reflected the trends associated with globalization, but also reflecting the important influence that local forces have had in shaping the province’s post-secondary system. RESUME Cette etude examine la transformation du systeme d’education post-secondaire manitobain entre 1967 et 2009, qui s’est faite par le biais de changements legislatifs afin d’evaluer le changement structurel. Selon l’article, le systeme post-secondaire contemporain debute avec une decision prise en 1967 par le gouvernement du Manitoba, qui visait a abandonner le modele systemique d’« une seule universite »›. Semblable a un « big bang », cette decision redefinissait les normes et les attentes du systeme d’education, en lui donnant une direction qui est encore pertinente a ce jour. L’etude a revele la presence d’un changement structurel important dans le systeme d’education post-secondaire au Manitoba apres 1997, dont la nature reflete non seulement les tendances associees a la mondialisation, mais aussi l’influence significative qu’ont eues les forces locales dans l’elaboration du systeme d’etude post-secondaire de cette province.
Title Comparison between FLO-2 D and Debris-2 D on application ofassessment of granular debris flow

In Taiwan, numerical simulation has been a widely accepted method for assessment of debris flow hazard. The most used numerical programs are FLO-2D and Debris-2D. Even though these two programs are applied to the same engineering tasks, but they are different in many aspects. We compare these two programs according to their fundamental theories, input and output data, computational algorithms and results. A real debris flow with abundant granular material induced by landslides at Xinfa village in southern Taiwan is simulated by both programs for comparison. As shown by simulation results, Debris-2D gives better result in hazard area delineating and flow depth predicting than FLO-2D. Therefore, granular debris flows are better simulated by Debris-2D.
Existence and Uniqueness of Positive Solution for a Fractional Dirichlet Problem with Combined Nonlinear Effects in Bounded Domains

We prove the existence and uniqueness of a positive continuous solution to the following singular semilinear fractional Dirichlet problem , in where is a bounded -domain in and denotes the Euclidian distance from to the boundary of The nonnegative weight functions are required to satisfy certain hypotheses related to the Karamata class. We also investigate the global behavior of such solution.
The Expression Patterns of Cdc25A, Cdc25B, Sox2 and Mnb in Central Nervous System in Early Chicken Embryos*

The sense and antisense digoxigenin-labeled RNA probes of four genes, Cdc25A, Cdc25B, Sox2 and Mnb, were produced by using SP6 and T7 RNA polymerases, respectively, and in vitro transcription. Expression patterns of the four genes were detected by in situ hybridization in HH (Hamburger and Hamilton) stage 10 chick embryos. In general, expression patterns of the four genes were similar. mRNA of the four genes was mostly restricted to the entire CNS (central nervous system). All were confined to an identical region, neural tube, neural groove and caudal neural plate, corresponding to the notochord or spinal cord, but there was some distinction in specific region or in concentration, for example in somites. The overlap in expression at the same developmental stage in the CNS suggests that the four genes may be functional similar or related in CNS development. Expression patterns of the four genes support specific roles of these regulators in the developing CNS.
Pulse method for estimation thermal diffusivity of induction heated charge

The study was devoted to analysis of possibility of using the impulse Flash method for determination thermal diffusivity of induction heated charge. Cylindrical shape samples were analysed in two setup’s: “natural” and “side”. A process of determination the relation taking the radial heat flow into account which allows to determine thermal diffusivity was described. Streszczenie. Opracowanie poświecono analizie mozliwości wykorzystania metody impulsowej Flash do wyznaczenia dyfuzyjności cieplnej materialu w ukladzie nagrzewania indukcyjnego. Analizie poddano probki walcowe wsadu nagrzewane w ukladzie: „od czola” i „od boku”. Przedstawiono zaleznośc umozliwiającą wyznaczenie dyfuzyjności cieplnej w metodzie Flash przy radialnym przeplywie ciepla wewnątrz nagrzewanej probki walcowej. (Metoda flash do szacowania dyfuzyjności cieplnej indukcyjnie nagrzewanego wsadu)
Quality control of optimized hepatitis B plasmid DNA vaccine

DNA vaccination and gene therapy using plasmid DNA [pDNA] are emerging as the tools of choice for preventing and treating debilitating diseases. A crucial issue in manufacturing pharmaceutical grade pDNA is quality control to fulfill the requirements of regulatory agency for purity, potency, safety and efficacy. Among the criteria that pDNA used for vaccination needs to meet, in full integrity of the DNA sequence to be injected. To control this parameter, a number of validated analytical methods are currently available. In this paper, we describe the molecular biology techniques used to control the quality and integrity of a hepatitis B DNA vaccine plasmid gWizHBs. To carry out this work, we have sequentially propagated gWizHBs in Escherichia coliDH5α and analyzed the plasmid preparation, by agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA restriction profiling and DNA sequencing. In addition to this generic technical platform, we have also discussed the limitation of the current DNA sequencing technique used in quality control of plasmid DNA for vaccination and suggest the use of pyrosequencing as a surrogate to Sanger DNA sequencing technique in order tocontrol pDNA-based vaccines. The quality of the DNA vaccine met the requirements for medical use. Keywords: plasmid DNA [pDNA], gWizHBs, vaccines.
STATISTICAL AND MACHINE TECHNIQUES FOR ASSESSING THE STATUS OF STARTUPS

We are in the midst of an entrepreneurial revolution that is spreading to nearly every nook and corner on the planet. Even countries plagued with political strife or in the midst of a deep recession are seeing a surge in start-up activity. In this paper, we have used some of the statistical and data mining techniques for predicting the status of startups. Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6deal with Logistic Regression, Decision Trees, Ensemble Learning and Boosting methods respectively for finding some of the factors that determining the successes or failures of the Startups and comparison of the methods.
A Study of Ethnic Mongolian University EFL Teachers' Beliefs and Decision Making

Employed both the qualitative (interviews and observations) and the quantitative (questionnaire) research methodology, the present study selects 3 participants from 90 ethnic Mongolian university EFL teachers to uncover their beliefs about language teaching and learning under their particular cultural background, and how these beliefs affect their classroom decisions. The quantitative study shows: 1) the participants’ beliefs are characterized as the blend of traditional and popular trends in foreign language pedagogy, and some of their beliefs deserve our careful examination; 2) their classroom decisions are influenced by an interwoven convergence of their learning experiences, on-the-job teaching experiences, teacher training experiences and personal experiences; and the qualitative study reveals: 1) participants’ claimed beliefs are generally consistent with their classroom decisions; 2) there is a discrepancy between their “espoused theories” and “theories-in-use”; 3) the relation between culture and language is a recurring theme in their claimed beliefs. In conclusion, the study suggests that ethnic Mongolian university EFL teachers’ beliefs are interwoven with their particular ethnic culture, which has profound influence on their classroom decisions.
Acute Hematological Changes in Jiu Jitsu Athletes

This study deals with acute changes in hematological parameters in athletes of the brazilian fight Jiu Jitsu. The aim is to discuss the variations of these parameters in athletes who underwent some training in two different levels of intensity in order to identify the effects of this kind of sport, in what relates to effort intensity features in the organism, and also analyze the possibilities in what has to do with human health. Fourteen volunteers participated in this study, athletes with at least 2 years of practice in this type of fight and competitors. The athletes were monitored for over 2 months in their training routine. Blood samples were collected formerly and immediately after the training sessions in two specific moments, the first collection happened right next to one of the team target competitions and the second collection in post competition period. There was a statistically significant increase in total leukocytes and platelets (both months), neutrophils (month #1), lymphocytes and monocytes (month #2) and significant decrease in eosinophils (both months). The changes induced by exercising in a state of organic homeostasis don’t seem to affect the red series, acutely. However, the white series is largely affected by physical effort, and its magnitude keeps depending on the intensity of effort and the modality of fight.
Finding Patterns of Terrorist Groups in Iraq: A Knowledge Discovery Analysis

In this paper we explore the application of data mining to model terrorism activity in Iraq. To this end, we experiment with the use of data mining algorithms to support in the process of the identification of terrorism patterns. We applied data mining techniques to real terrorism data from the Global Terrorism Database (GTD) of the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START). The data mining techniques used in this study discovers inherent information of different terrorist organizations according to the different types of terrorist acts they commit. The results in this paper should be practical not only for counter terrorism security analysts, but also to determine prioritization and geographical allocation of military and law enforcement resources.
Genetic variation of Pinus pinaster Ait. seedlings in susceptibility to the pine weevil Hylobius abietis L

Les dommages provoques par Hylobius abietis L. (Coleoptera : Curculionidae) au pin maritime (Pinus pinaster Ait.) ont ete evalues sur un test genetique de descendances maternelles soumis a differents traitements de fertilisation en Galice (NO Espagne). Le but etait d'etudier la variation entre familles du niveau d'attaque de l'insecte et la possibilite d'inclure ce caractere dans le programme d'amelioration du pin maritime en Galice. Differents degâts et symptomes ont ete mesures ainsi que la hauteur et le diametre. Tous les traits evalues ont montre un effet famille tres significatif et ils ont souvent correles entre eux. Les blessures evaluees au niveau de la tige du jeune plant montrent une heritabilite individuelle et familiale d'environ 0,2 et 0,8 respectivement. Le nombre de blessures sur la tige et la couleur des jeunes plants sont correles genetiquement. Il semble donc possible d'utiliser cette mesure de coloration, simple et subjective, pour evaluer la sensibilite du pin a l'hylobe. Nous avons aussi observe une correlation genetique positive entre la croissance en diametre et les dommages dus a H. abietis. Les familles les plus vigoureuses ont ete les plus attaquees, ce qui limite les possibilites d'inclure la sensibilite a l'insecte dans le programme d'amelioration du pin maritime.
Molecular phylogeny of Trichoptera

Despite its obvious importance in Lepidoptera evolution, little is known about the evolution of sex pheromone systems within Trichoptera. Trichoptera and primitive Lepidoptera share the same type of pheromone components and the same pheromone-producing gland (Lofstedt & Kozlov, 1997). These types of components are considered as a possible autapomorphy of the super order Amphiesmenoptera (Lofstedt & Kozlov, 1997). To evaluate the suggestion put forward by Lofstedt & Kozlov, a robust phylogeny of Trichoptera and its related sister order Lepidoptera is needed. The order Trichoptera (caddisflies) is the sister order of the Lepidoptera (caddisflies and moths). It is generally accepted that both orders are monophyletic (Morse, 1997). Together, the orders constitute the super order Amphiesmenoptera. Distinction of the trichopteran suborders is based on the ways of cocoon preparation in the larval stages. The three major suborders are Annulipalpia sensu stricto (the netspinners and retreat makers), Integripalpia (the tube case makers) and Spicipalpia (the closed cocoon makers). The suborder Spicipalpia is controversial; although most taxonomists consider Spicipalpia as a separated suborder, some taxonomists place spicipalpian families within the suborder Annulipalpia (see Morse, 1997). In this study, the suborder that is indicated as Annulipalpia sensu stricto does not include spicipalpian families. Modern consensus, mainly based on morphological data, generally affirms the monophyly of Integripalpia and of Annulipalpia sensu stricto, but the monophyly and relationships of Spicipalpia and its families remains inconclusive (Morse, 1997). In this study, a molecular phylogeny was constructed based on DNA sequences of 18S and 28S regions.
COMPARISON OF DROUGHT INDICES AND SC DROUGHT ALERT PHASES

Drought is a complex phenomenon with devastating effects on different sectors, especially water resources. It is hard to measure and evaluate drought due to its variations in temporal and spatial magnitude. South Carolina has a proactive drought management program to monitor and mitigate drought. The SC Drought Response Committee (DRC) evaluates climatic data and multiple drought indices to declare drought alert phases that trigger drought policy implementation. Previous research shows that different indicators are inconsistent in detecting drought and sometimes show opposite results. This research takes a closer look at the work of the DRC in the complex decision-making process of evaluating drought indicators to determine drought alert phases. The purpose of this research is to investigate drought indicators and their resemblance with the DRC drought alert phases in detecting drought onset, duration, severity and recovery. The research demonstrates a method to assess relationships among seven drought indicators and the DRC alert phases. The preliminary analysis is focused on Florence County and ability of indicators to detect the last two major droughts for a period of 2000-2008. The drought indices and the DRC alert phases were generally inconsistent with each other. However, there is a close resemblance between the DRC alert phases with the U.S. Drought Monitor (DM). These results can be explained with the fact that both the DRC and the DM use an integrated approach and rely on analyses of several key indices and ancillary indicators. This research aims to benefit a decision-making process for drought and water managers, government officials, and stakeholders as it informs drought assessment through the use of major drought indicators.
Gene Prediction Based On a Generalized Hidden Markov Model and Some Statistical Models of Related States: a Review

In recent years, the methods with a generalized hidden Markov model have gained significant application and development in gene prediction, which is predicting the location and structure of genes in genomic sequences, and produced an army of remarkable programs, such as Genie, GENSCAN, AUGUSTUS, etc. In spite of some limitations, the favorable performance and accuracy these programs still show have withstood the test of practice and time. Here, we provide a comprehensive review of the method of gene prediction with a novel hidden Markov model and some statistical models of related states included, just to share this knowledge with individuals interested in it.
Biological kinetics parameters in a pure culture biofilm developed in an airlift reactor

A diffusion-reaction model was fitted to data obtained with Pseudomonas fluorescens biofilms developed in an airlift reactor under different limiting substrate conditions, in order to determine the biofilm kinetic constants and the substrate concentration profiles within the biological films. Model predicted concentration profiles within the biofilms demonstrate that all films were completely penetrated by the substrate and that the reaction rate inside the biofilms was of zero order. The estimated kinetic constants (μmax = 0.24 h; KS = 0.73x10 kg/m) differ from those obtained in a suspended culture (μmax= 0.31 h; KS = 6.21 kg/m), as a result of the different metabolic state of microorganisms within biofilms.
Quality of Business Education in Pakistan

Prof. Dr. Rukhsar Ahmed’s working experience spread for 25 years in business and legal research includes 10 years (1988—97) of experience as an executive in trading, export, textile and insurance industry, and fifteen years (1998—2012) of teaching and research in Business and Law. He had taught in several management and human resources development programs for business, law, sales and marketing of financial institutions, including M.Phil/Ph.D program at Institute of Business & Technology, BIZTEK. The research work of PhD completed under the guidance of supervision of two great scholar personalities. Such as former director IBA another PhD supervisor is professor and Dean of the University of Karachi. Done master in Business Administration, another Master in Islamic Studies from Karachi University, Received Law degree LLB and LLM. The Higher Education Commission also certified his degree into M.Phil in Law. He had written more than sixteen publications. The research work appeared in research journal University of Karachi and several national and international publications.
A population of isolated hard X-ray sources near the supernova remnant Kes 69

Recent X-ray observations of the supernova remnant (SNR) IC 443 interacting with molecular clouds detected a new population of hard X-ray sources related to the remnant itself, which has been proposed to be fast ejecta fragments propagating within the dense environment. Encouraged by these studies, we obtained a deep XMM-Newton observation of the SNR Kes 69, which also shows signs of a shock-cloud interaction. We report on the detection of 18 hard X-ray sources in the field of Kes 69, which is a number sognificantly higher than expected for the Galactic source population in the field. The sources are spatially correlated with CO emission from the cloud in the remnant environment. The spectra of 3 of the 18 sources can be described as hard power-laws with photon indices smaller than two plus line emission associated with K-shell transitions. We discuss the two most promising scenarios for the interpretation of the sources, namely fast ejecta fragments (as in IC 443) and cataclysmic variables. While most of the observational evidence is consistent with the former interpretation, we cannot rule out the latter.
Residual Income Valuation: The Problems

This paper identifies problems related to RIV in an equity valuation context. Three problems are discussed. First, on a per share basis clean surplus will not generally hold if there are expected changes in shares outstanding; this aspect eliminates a necessary condition for the RIV-formula to be valid. Second, an all equity approach does not work if the firm plans to bring in "new" shareholders who derive a net benefit from their capital contributions. Third, GAAP violates clean surplus because some capital contributions are not accounted for in market value terms. As an alternative to RIV, the paper shows that it makes more economic/accounting sense to focus on expected eps, adjusted for dps, as a valuation attribute instead of current book value and expected residual earnings.