Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
D EV O PS A DOPTION IN I NFORMATION S YSTEMS P ROJECTS ; A S YSTEMATIC L ITERATURE R EVIEW

The word DevOps derives from two different words Development and Operations. DevOps has recorded as an interesting and novel approach adopted to the commonly used Agile software development methodology. It raised agility of the software development process. Practical issues of Agile methodology emphasize the requirement for collaboration of software development and operating teams. This collaboration completed by the DevOps approach engages with the Agile methodology to improve the quality, performance, and speed of the software developments. Since DevOps is an accentuating approach in the software development industry, this research aimed to conduct a literature review to study the evolution of the DevOps approach and its adoption in information systems projects. This target has accomplished by reviewing the Agile methodology, issues of the Agile methodology, DevOps approach, challenges and overcoming strategies of DevOps, and success factors of the DevOps approach. Finally, the paper provides better acquaintance about the DevOps adoption in Information System projects developments.
Transforming Growth Factor-b Controls Development, Homeostasis, and Tolerance of T Cells by Regulatory T Cell-Dependent and -Independent Mechanisms

The role of transforming growth factor-b (TGF-b) in inhibiting T cell functions has been studied with dominant-negative TGF-b receptor transgenic models; however, the full impact of TGF-b signaling on T cells and the mechanisms by which TGF-b signals remain poorly understood. Here we show that mice with T cell-specific deletion of TGF-b receptor II developed lethal inflammation associated with T cell activation and differentiation. In addition, TGF-b signaling positively regulated T cell development and homeostasis. Development of CD8 T cells and NKT cells, maintenance of peripheral Foxp3-expressing regulatory T cells, and survival of CD4 T cells all depended on TGF-b signaling. Both T helper 1 (Th1) differentiation and survival of activated CD4 T cells required T-bet, the TGF-b-regulated transcription factor, which controlled CD122 expression and IL-15 signaling in Th1 cells. This study reveals pleiotropic functions of TGF-b signaling in T cells that may ensure a diverse and self-tolerant T cell repertoire in vivo.
Title : Optimal Inference with Local Expressions

approved: Bruce D'Ambrosio Probabilistic inference using Bayesian networks is now a well-established approach for reasoning under uncertainty. Among many e ciency-driven techniques which have been developed, the Optimal Factoring Problem (OFP) is distinguished for presenting a combinatorial optimization point of view on the problem. The contribution of this thesis is to extend OFP into a theoretical framework that not only covers the standard Bayesian networks but also includes non-standard Bayesian networks. A non-standard Bayesian network has structures within its local distributions that are signi cant to the problem. This thesis presents value sets algebra as a coherent framework that facilitates formal treatments of inference in both standard and non-standard Bayesian networks as a combinatorial optimization problem. Parallel to value sets algebra theory local expression languages allow one to symbolically encode Bayesian network distributions. Such symbolic encodings allow all the structural and numerical information in distributions to be represented in the most compact form. However, the symbolic and syntactic exibilities in local expression languages have the usual drawback of allowing possible incoherent expressions. Value sets algebra leads us to an e cient coherency veri cation on such expressions. This thesis views optimal inference with local expressions as an optimal search problem. The search space for this problem is shown to be so large that it renders any exhaustive search impractical. Hence it is necessary to turn to heuristic solutions. Using A* heuristic framework and ideas from OFP, which is the counterpart of this problem for standard Bayesian networks, a heuristic algorithm for the problem is developed. As a key feature, this algorithm di erentiates between symbolic combinations of expressions and arithmetic operations in the expressions. Cost bearing arithmetic operations are performed only when su cient information is available to guarantee that no saving opportunities are lost. On the other hand, expressions are combined in a way that quickly provides maximum opportunity for e cient arithmetic operations. This thesis also explores the representation of Intercausal Independencies (ICI) in Bayesian networks and de nes some new operators in local expression language which are shown to facilitate more e cient ICI representations. Optimal Inference with Local Expressions
The ram1 Mutant of Arabidopsis Exhibits Severely Decreased (cid:1) -Amylase Activity 1

Despite extensive biochemical analyses, the biological function(s) of plant (cid:1) -amylases remains unclear. The fact that (cid:1) -amylases degrade starch in vitro suggests that they may play a role in starch metabolism in vivo. (cid:1) -Amylases have also been suggested to prevent the accumulation of highly polymerized polysaccharides that might otherwise impede flux through phloem sieve pores. The identification and characterization of a mutant of Arabidopsis var. Columbia with greatly reduced levels of (cid:1) -amylase activity is reported here. The reduced (cid:1) -amylase 1 ( ram1 ) mutation lies in the gene encoding the major form of (cid:1) -amylase in Arabidopsis. Although the Arabidopsis genome contains nine known or putative (cid:1) -amylase genes, the fact that the ram1 mutation results in almost complete loss of (cid:1) -amylase activity in rosette leaves and inflorescences (stems) indicates that the gene affected by the ram1 mutation is responsible for most of the (cid:1) -amylase activity present in these tissues. The leaves of ram1 plants accumulate wild-type levels of starch, soluble sugars, anthocyanin, and chlorophyll. Plants carrying the ram1 mutation also exhibit wild-type rates of phloem exudation and of overall growth. These results suggest that little to no (cid:1) -amylase activity is required to maintain normal starch levels, rates of phloem exudation, and overall plant growth.
Aging Behavior of SimpMled Hanford Waste Tank Sludges

We are attempting to understand the solid phase chemistry of the high level nuclear waste (HLW) stored in tanks at Hanford. Because this waste is compositionally complex, our approach is to study experimentally the aging dynamics of simpli.tied systems whose bulk chemistry approximates that of the tank sludges. After a basic understanding of these dynamics has been attained we plan to increase the compositional complexities one component at a time, in order to assess the influence of each component. Results will allow for reliable prediction of sludge phase chemistry over a range of sludge compositions. Iron and aluminum comprise we studying behavior of iron-aluminum Our our results the and high-Al PUREX to initial amorphous precipitate complete run a single 250 mL sample age experiments”) or as 2 L batches, which 250 mL aliquots were drawn (“batch experiments”). Both solid phase chemistry and solution composition were monitored throughout the aging process. Samples were centrifuged and the experimental supernatant solutions were decanted and passed through a 0.4 pm syringe filter prior to analysis. Solids were dialyzed to removed excess salts. Aqueous Al and Fe were measured by the catechol violet (Dougan and Ferrozine (Dawson and Lyle, 1990) techniques, respectively. X-ray diffraction data were taken with a Scintag powder diffractometer scanning at 102@ per minute using Cu K-et radiation and a graphite beam monochromator.
THE RELATION OF ALTRUISTIC ORIENTATION TO PROSOCIAL AND ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR OF CHINESE CHILDREN

Few studies in literature have explored the relation of altruistic orientation with prosocial and antisocial behavior of primary school and junior high school students in a single design. The present study attempted to fill this research gap. In particular, the present study also investigates the relation of human relationships and altruism with prosocial and delinquent behavior across different situations. The major findings are summarized as follows: (1) Delinquent behavior increased with age but prosocial behavior did not change significantly with age. (2) The tendency of an actor to sacrifice his or her life for a recipient decreased with age, and it associated negatively with delinquent behavior. (3) The tendency of an actor to give up rescuing a stranger and turn to rescue another stranger or an enemy in danger decreased with age, and it associated negatively with delinquent behavior. (4) The tendency of an actor to help a recipient by covering up his or her crime increased with age, and it associated positively with delinquent behavior. (5) The altruistic orientation did not correlate significantly with prosocial behavior.
Easy-solved mathematical model of squirrel cage induction motor with broken rotor bars

Broken rotor bars change the inherent symmetry of motor winding and bring the difficulty of modeling and simulation.The easy-solved mathematical model of the broken-rotor-bars squirrel-cage induction motor is established with synthetic vector for the question.Simulation on both the transient and the steady states of the motor reveals the fault features that both the amplitude of stator current and the electromagnetic torque are pulsed varying with time.The rotor bar current distribution is obtained,which shows that current has the highest value in the bars next to the broken one and away from one pair-pole's space.It is noteworthy that the voltage,which indicates the degree of asymmetry of rotor circuit,appears between two end-rings of the rotor.Meanwhile,the paper illustrates how the fault features change with the motor load.The simulation results are helpful for the on-line diagnosis,troubleshooting on the induction motor.The measured stator current is in accord with simulation result,thus confirming the conclusion's correctness.
Improved One-step Colony PCR Detection of Vibrio harveyi

Vibrio harveyi strains are pathogenic to a wide range of marine fish and shellfish, having a significant negative economic impact on aquaculture worldwide. However, a reliable and rapid method of detecting V. harveyi has yet to be established. We aimed to construct an improved one-step detection method for V. harveyi . Reanalysis of 16S rRNA gene sequences of type strains of V. harveyi revealed a unique consensus region compared to related Vibrio species. Using a VHARF-VHARR primer set from this region, a V. harveyi -specific PCR-based detection method was established and could differentiate V. harveyi from related species such as V. campbellii , V. rotiferianus , and V. alginolyticus . Furthermore, the new method (optimal amplification with 20 core cycles of (94 ° C–30 s, 60 ° C–30 s, 72 ° C–30 s)) could be applied to the identification of V. harveyi strains of colonies. This PCR was able to detect V. harveyi grown on plates in the environment within 3 days without bacterial isolation, DNA extraction, or the assistance of biochemical tests. The specificity and rapidity of the detection is reliable enough to understand the ecology of V. harveyi in environments, and to predict outbreaks of mass mortality caused by V. harveyi in aquaculture.
Antileukoprotease Inhibits Stratum Corneum Chymotryptic Enzyme EVIDENCE FOR A REGULATIVE FUNCTION IN DESQUAMATION*

The stratum corneum chymotryptic enzyme (SCCE) has been previously purified from human stratum corneum and resembles a chymotryptic serine endopepti- dase involved in physiological detachment of corneocytes from human stratum corneum. From human stratum corneum two inhibitory activities of SCCE could be extracted. These were due to serine protease inhibitors already known to be present in human epidermis, antileukoprotease (secretory leukocyte prote- ase inhibitor) and elafin (skin-derived antileukoprotease). The Inhibition of SCCE by antileukoprotease shows a hyperbolic, mixed type inhibition with an equilibrium dissociation constant of 63 n M . Antileukopro- tease also inhibits detachment of corneocytes from human plantar callus in vitro almost completely ( > 96%). In addition, elafin was shown to be a weak inhibitor for SCCE activity, and elafin significantly reduces the shed- ding of corneocytes. Thus, antileukoprotease, which is known to be produced by human keratinocytes, is likely to be the major physiological inhibitor of SCCE in the epidermis. It seems to be involved in the regulation of desquamation under physiological and pathophysiolog-ical conditions. Desquamation
Consumer Revenge Using Online and Social Media 1 Consumer Revenge Using Online and Social Media: An Examination of the Role of Service Failure Types and Cognitive Appraisal Processes

Given the pervasive spread and use of the Internet and social media, consumer use of these new forums for expressing their revenge intentions has also increased. This research examines the impacts of service outcome and service process failures on consumer online revenge intentions. Using insights from cognitive appraisal theory, a comprehensive model is developed and tested to examine the impacts of service failure types on consumers’ primary and secondary appraisal processes that lead to online revenge intentions. The model was tested in the UK and in Jordan. Results show that for the two countries, different service failure types lead to different cognitive appraisal processes, and to intentions to use different online revenge platforms.
Microelectromechanical resonator-based components for wireless communications : filters and transmission lines

Starting in the early 1960’s, when the integrated-circuit (IC) technology was developed, micromachining and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) have grown into a broad research field with several commercial successes. Typical applications of MEMS are in physical, chemical and biochemical sensors, as well as in optical systems such as the digital micromirror device of Texas Instruments. From the 1990’s, the advances in the processing technologies and the tremendous growth of the wireless-communication market have drawn much interest into radio-frequency MEMS devices (RF MEMS) such as filters, oscillators, switches and tunable capacitors. These are now beginning to penetrate the market. This thesis considers electrostatically-actuated RF-MEMS filters and delay lines. For filters, the work concentrates on nonlinear distortion and filter design. The intermodulation properties of capacitively-coupled MEMS filters are analytically solved in closed form and the theory is verified in numerical simulations as well as in measurements with MEMS resonators. The analysis is more generally valid than the previously published results. The theory is utilized to formulate a design procedure for MEMS filters that, for the first time, takes systems speci-fications for tolerable intermodulation distortion and insertion-loss into account. For delay lines, capacitive actuation of bulk-acoustic waves in a solid rod is analyzed. In particular, challenges in impedance matching due to the weakness of the electrostatic coupling are quantified. Finally, a new kind of resonator-chain delay line for high-frequency (HF) signals is introduced. This delay line is characterized by extremely slow signal group velocity (∼ 10–100 m/s), narrowband response, and much lower characteristic impedance than found for the solid-rod waveguide enabling efficient signal coupling. Properties of the resonator-chain waveguide are theoretically analyzed and the results are verified in measurements of fabricated devices.
The Online Shoppers’ Behavioral Intentions, E -Satisfaction, the Pathway to Repurchase Behavior: A Quantitative Analysis

Online shopping is catching new heights, the repetition of consumer buying behavior is still a challenge for businesses. The current study investigates the antecedents of consumer repurchase intentions that bridge consumer repurchase behavior through e-satisfaction by extending the technology acceptance model. A questionnaire was developed with additional constructs of consumer behavior after an extensive review of the literature. A total of 607 usable responses were received from Pakistani university students (the regular online shoppers). Composite, discernment validity, loadings, and average variance extracted were employed to measure the scale's reliability and validity. Structural equation modeling is applied using SmartPLS to present structural and measurement models. The current study results revealed that all hypotheses were statistically supported except product and financial risk towards behavioral intentions. Notably, the extended version of the technology acceptance model, e-satisfaction, and behavioral intentions significantly contributing to consumer repurchase behavior. This study's results can help both the website developers and the organizations doing business online to contemplate the significant factors that urge consumers to purchase online time and again, thus leading to increased profits. Moreover, this research offers a robust foundation regarding the features a website should trigger consumers to buy. Consumers repurchase behavior through e-satisfaction and consumer behavioral intention. This study serves as a baseline in understanding how the exogenous variables in the information system, marketing, and social psychology impact the endogenous variable
Europa-Haus: Vorfertigung als Wohnungsbau der Zukunft

Reality or just a dream ? Ingo Bonger's vision of Producing 20 one-family homes per day is already virtual reality in the computer. The next step now in these plans is to turn this concept into reality on the outskirts of Berlin. The reviews by potential investors in this 300 DM project are very positive. A concept that will certainly challenge very creative discussions on the home-building of the future.
Temporal changes on the functional structure of the fish assemblages during eleven years of formation of a reservoir of the middle Tocantins River , Brazil Alterações temporais sobre a estrutura funcional das assembleias de peixes

e The damming of rivers for the construction of hydroelectric dams represents an important generator of environmental impact in the aquatic ecosystem, affecting the composition and the diversity of the fish fauna. This work aims to evaluate the temporal changes in the functional structure of fish assemblages in the Tocantins River before and after the construction of the Lajeado dam. Were used fourteen functional attributes measured from the fauna of fish collected with gillnet during eleven hydrological periods. Functional attributes related to size, body size, habitat use and reproductive strategy were more sensitive to the formation of fifteen functional groups. In general, there was an increase in the abundance of all groups after the reservoir, with more occurrence of small species, fusiform or compressed body and pelagic or benthopelagic habitat. Demersal habitat species, long-distance migrators and body size large were the most affected by the reservoir, with a strong reduction of abundance (less than 1% of the total). The analysis based on the construction of functional groups helps to identify the traits that are more sensitive to the new condition imposed by the reservoirs. So that the upstream area, of lotic nature, are recognized the priority conservation areas and free of new hydroelectric projects, in order to ensure the survival of species that share the most sensitive traits.
Robustness of location estimators under t-distributions: a literature review

The assumption of normality is commonly used in estimation of parameters in statistical modelling, but this assumption is very sensitive to outliers. The t-distribution is more robust than the normal distribution since the t-distributions have longer tails. The robustness measures of location estimators under t-distributions are reviewed and discussed in this paper. For the purpose of illustration we use the onion yield data which includes outliers as a case study and showed that the t model produces better fit than the normal model.
Investigation of biodegradable coatings produced from three different protein sources for white cheese packaging Üç farklı protein kaynağından beyaz peynir ambalajı olarak üretilen biyobozunur kaplamaların incelenmesi

Biodegradable fi lms and coatings; attract an increasing interest recently being natural and environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic food packaging materials. Some terms such as "renewable, food preservative, thin layers, food life extender" might be used for defining these materials. Proteins have a high potential to be used in food packaging. This study aimed to compare the performances of three different protein sources (whey protein, soy protein and gluten) as biodegradable coatings for cheese samples. Effect of red grape juice addition into coating solutions was also investigated. In this study, 15 g coating solution is used to coat 3-3.5 g cheese slice in each treatment. The results of the study revealed that the coatings produced were elastic, adhesive, transparent and durable. Among the different coatings, gluten had a more stretch and adhesive structure. Soy protein and whey protein coatings inhibited the moisture loss in cheese samples slightly more than gluten fi lms . Grape juice addition to soy and whey protein coatings made the cheese samples more resistant to microbial growth. The whey protein coating was the thickest among them. The results depicted that, whey protein coating with grape juice is the most promising application, by providing lower microbiological load and moisture loss in cheese samples, and depicting lower color and moderate solubility. In future studies, combined usage of fruit sources with protein coatings might be helpful to improve the cheese quality in biodegradabl e packages.
16(완료)E15181 ed-Limei Qi.hwp

Terahertz dual-band frequency selective surface filters made by perforating two different rectangular holes in molybdenum have been designed, fabricated and measured. Physical mechanisms of the dual-band resonant responses are clarified by three differently configured filters and the electric field distribution diagrams. The design process is straightforward and simple according to the physical concept and some formulas. Due to the weak coupling between the two neighboring rectangle holes with different sizes in the unit cell, good dual-band frequency selectivity performance can be easily achieved both in the lower and higher bands by tuning dimensions of the two rectangular holes. Three samples are fabricated, and their dual-band characteristics have been demonstrated by a THz time-domain spectroscopy system. Different from most commonly used metal-dielectric structure or metal-dielectric-metal sandwiched filters, the designed dual-band filters have advantages of easy fabrication and low cost, the encouraging results afforded by these filters could find their applications in dual-band sensors, THz communication systems and other emerging THz technologies.