Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Analyzing downloaded data from road side units

ABSTRACT In the context of vehicular networks a map updating application was analyzed, which enables vehicles to download relevant geographic data related to their position. Possible strategies for data sharing are the networks from infrastructure to a vehicle (I2V) and from vehicle to vehicle (V2V). In this study two chunking techniques, the Random Sort Strategy (RSS) and the Network Coding (NC), for the I2V network segment were compared. The study revealed that the distribution of different received chunks is independent of the file size when NC is used; when RSS is used the mean and standard deviation depend on the file size. The authors intend to integrate in a next step these results in the analysis of the V2V network segment. Keywords: V2V, VANet, map update, network coding, random sort strategy. RESUMEN En el contexto de las redes vehiculares, analizamos una aplicacion de descarga de mapas, donde cada vehiculo descarga datos de mapas relevantes segun su posicion. Entre las estrategias propuestas esta la de utilizar las redes con infraestructura (I2V) ademas de las redes vehiculo a vehiculo (V2V). En este trabajo comparamos dos metodos de fragmentacion de archivos, para el segmento I2V; los metodos son Random Sort Strategy (RSS) y Network Coding (NC). Encontramos que: cuando se utiliza NC la distribucion de los diferentes fragmentos recibidos es independiente del tamano del archivo. Cuando se utiliza RSS, la media y la desviacion estandar dependen del tamano del archivo. Estos resultados seran utilizados para el analisis del segmento V2V de la red. Palabras clave: V2V, VANet, actualizacion de mapas, network coding, random sort strategy.
Basic Needs and Well-Being: A Self-Determination Theory View

Counseling Association by Dr. Garry R. Walz and Dr. Jeanne C. Bleuer of Counseling Outfitters, LLC. Its purpose is to provide a means of capturing the ideas, information and experiences generated by the annual ACA Conference and selected ACA Division Conferences. Papers on a program or practice that has been validated through research or experience may also be submitted. This digital collection of peer-reviewed articles is authored by counselors, for counselors. VISTAS Online contains the full text of over 500 proprietary counseling articles published from 2004 to present.
Men and Women Are Equally Effective Leaders

We study gender differences in the behavior and effectiveness of randomly selected leaders in a laboratory experiment using the minimum effort coordination game. Leaders can send non‐binding numeric messages to try to convince followers to coordinate on the Pareto‐efficient equilibrium. The treatment variations consist of the gender of the leader, and whether participants know or do not know the gender of the leader in their group. We find that female leaders choose more often to send a riskier high message in the beginning of the game, which hurts their effectiveness especially if gender is not revealed. However, if gender is revealed, both male and female leaders make more careful choices, and thus we do not observe any significant gender difference in leader effectiveness.
Detailed Effects of a Diesel Particulate Filter on the Reduction of Chemical Species Emissions

Diesel particulate filters are designed to reduce the mass emissions of diesel particulate matter and have been proven to be effective in this respect. Not much is known, however, about their effects on other unregulated chemical species. This study utilized source dilution sampling techniques to evaluate the effects of a catalyzed diesel particulate filter on a wide spectrum of chemical emissions from a heavy-duty diesel engine. The species analyzed included both criteria and unregulated compounds such as particulate matter (PM), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), inorganic ions, trace metallic compounds, elemental and organic carbon (EC and OC), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and other organic compounds. Results showed a significant reduction for the emissions of PM mass, CO, HC, metals, EC, OC, and PAHs.
Formulation and Evaluation of Solid Lipid Nanoparticle (SLN) Based Topical Gel of Etoricoxib.

The objective of present investigation was to prepare & evaluate solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN) based topical gel of non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) etoricoxib for the treatment of arthritis which would attenuate the gastrointestinal related toxicities associated with oral administration. SLN were formulated by melt emulsification and solidification at low temperature method using stearic acid & tween 80. All the formulation were subjected to particle size, particle size distribution, zeta potential, scanning electron microscopy, crystallinity study by DSC and in-vitro release studies. It has been observed that, the high lipid concentration containing formulation have higher entrapment as compare to other two formulation. The SLN- dispersion shows 70.766% entrapment & zeta potential of the formulation were -25.6 which indicates the stability of formulation. The in vitro drug release rate of gel was evaluated using Modified franz diffusion cell containing dialysis membrane with phosphate buffer pH 7.4 as the receptor medium. The in-vitro release was carried out in comparison with a carbopol gel & hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) gel. The permeability parameters steady-state flux (Jss) was significantly increased in SLN-F3C (carbopol) formulation as compared with SLN-F3HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) formulation. It was concluded that the Etoricoxib loaded SLN based gel formulation containing carbopol was suitable for topical application and shows much better result of anti-inflammatory activity.
Poverty, Income Inequality, and Irrigation Development: Longitudinal Evidence from Palawan, Philippines

We measure the impacts of irrigation development on poverty and income inequality in a frontier region of the Philippines. Using household panel data we measure changes in standard poverty measures and income inequality over the period 1995–2002. We make comparisons within the beneficiary community and between the beneficiary community and an adjacent community that, while not affected directly by irrigation services, was indirectly affected through expanded labor market opportunities arising from irrigation. Results of the analyses, including poverty and inequality decompositions, suggest lowland irrigation development led to reduced income inequality and lower rates of poverty in the lowland community, reduced inequality and lower rates of poverty for the group of upland households who participated in off-farm work on irrigated lowland farms, and higher overall income inequality between the lowland and upland communities.
DEVELoPMENT oF AN INDIVIDUALIzED FAMILIARIzATIoN METHoD FoR VERTIcAL JUMPS

João Gustavo Claudino (Physical Educator)1 Bruno Mezêncio (Physical Educator)1 rafael Soncin (Physical Educator)1 Jacielle Carolina Ferreira (Physical Educator)1 Pedro Frederico Valadão (Physical Educator)2 Pollyana Pereira Takao (Physical Educator)1 roberto Bianco (Physical Educator)1 Hamilton roschel (Physical Educator)1 Alberto Carlos Amadio (Physical Educator)1 Julio Cerca Serrão (Physical Educator)1
Feasibility study for banking loan using association rule mining classifier

The problem of bad loans in the koperasi can be reduced if the koperasi can detect whether member can complete the mortgage debt or decline. The method used for identify characteristic patterns of prospective lenders in this study, called Association Rule Mining Classifier. Pattern of credit member will be converted into knowledge and used to classify other creditors. Classification process would separate creditors into two groups: good credit and bad credit groups. Research using prototyping for implementing the design into an application using programming language and development tool. The process of association rule mining using Weighted Itemset Tidset (WIT)–tree methods. The results shown that the method can predict the prospective customer credit. Training data set using 120 customers who already know their credit history. Data test used 61 customers who apply for credit. The results concluded that 42 customers will be paying off their loans and 19 clients are decline
Improvement of sweet potato yield using mixtures of ground fish bone and plant residues

The Indonesian government begins to promote food diversification program. The government expects the Indonesian people can consume food crops other than rice, such as wheat, potatoes and sweet potatoes. While, the level of production of sweet potato production decreased in the period of 2012-2015 with total production of only 2,218,992 t / ha. In an effort to increase the production of sweet potato , improvements are needed through application of organic fertilizers like compost s. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of composted manure with ground fish bone, legume residues, and Tithonia on soil chemical properties and sweet potato production includes tuber weight and levels of starch sweet potato crops. The results showed that application of 5 t compost/ ha and 35 kg Trichoderma biofertilizer / ha increased pH, water content, organic carbon, total N, available P , total Kl, CEC, e xchangeable Ca, plant height , tuber weight and levels of sweet potato starc
1. FORAMINIFERAL BIOSTRATIGRAPHY OF PLIOCENE DEPOSITS AT SITE 986

The upper Pliocene interval from 647.72 through 955.32 meters below seafloor in Ocean Drilling Program Hole 986D (77°20.408′N, 9°04.654′E) can be subdivided into one planktonic foraminiferal zone: nominate species, Neogloboquadrina atlantica (sinistral); one calcareous benthic foraminiferal zone: nominate species, Melonis zaandamae‐Cassidulina teretis; and four agglutinated foraminifer assemblages: AFA1 through AFA4. The whole interval was deposited between 2.6 and 2.4 Ma during a climatic regime comprising episodic ingressions of warm to transitional surface-water masses into a generally cold ocean. Broken calcareous benthic foraminifers and silicified deformed agglutinated foraminifers indicate considerable reworking. The planktonic and calcareous benthic assemblages are similar to faunas in Hole 910C on the Yermak Plateau
Diversity and frequency of macrofungi associated with wet ever green tropical forest in Assam, India

Tapwal A, Kumar R, Pandey S. 2013. Diversity and frequency of macrofungi associated with wet ever green tropical forest in Assam,Â India. Biodiversitas 14: 73-78. A study was conducted in Jeypore Reserve Forest located in Assam, India to investigate the diversity ofÂ macrofungi associated with different tree species. The diversity of broad leaves trees and high humidity during monsoon period favoursÂ ideal growth of diverse group of macrofungal fruiting bodies. Thirty macrofungal species representing 26 genera belonging to 17Â families were collected from six different sites in the study area. Out of these maximum six genera assignable to family Polyporaceae,Â five genera to Russulaceae, three genera to Agaricaceae, two genera to Ganodermataceae and Cantharellaceae each and rest of theÂ families were represented by single genus only. The ecological preference of the species reveled that maximum (17) species wereÂ saprophyte, living on dead substrates or decaying wood debris, ten species were found associated with roots of higher trees, while threeÂ species were found parasitic. Overall 20 species were found edible including some species having medicinal utilization. The presentÂ study revealed that maximum frequency of occurrence was exhibited by Trametes versicolor and Schizophyllum commune (83.33%),Â followed by Microporus xanthopus, Pycnoporus sanguineus (66.67%)Â and Coprinus disseminates (50%). The rest of the speciesÂ exhibited the frequency distribution ranging between 16.67-33.33%. The maximum density was recorded for Schizophyllum commune (126.67%)Â followed by Trametes versicolor (120%)Â and Xylaria polymorpha (93.33%). The density of rest of the species were ranged between 3.33- 6.67%. The key objective of the present study was to generate a database on macrofungal diversity of Jeypore Reserve Forest along with their ecological preferences and utilization, which is not earlier documented.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Recent Work Title Experimental Demonstration of Frequency Regulation by Commercial Buildings – Part I : Modeling and Hierarchical Control Design Permalink

This paper is the first part of a two-part series in which we present results from one of the first worldwide experimental demonstrations of frequency regulation in a commercial building test facility. We demonstrate that commercial buildings can track a frequency regulation signal with high accuracy and minimal occupant discomfort in a realistic environment. In addition, we show that buildings can determine the reserve capacity and baseline power a priori, and identify the optimal tradeoff between frequency regulation and energy efficiency. In Part I, we introduce the test facility and develop relevant building models. Furthermore, we design a hierarchical controller for the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system that consists of three levels: a reserve scheduler, a building climate controller, and a fan speed controller for frequency regulation. We formulate the reserve scheduler as a robust optimization problem and introduce several approximations to reduce its complexity. The building climate controller is comprised of a robust model predictive controller and a Kalman filter. The frequency regulation controller consists of a feedback and a feedforward loop, provides fast responses, and is stable. Part I presents building model identification and controller tuning results. Specifically, we find out that with an appropriate formulation of the model identification problem, a two-state model is accurate enough for use in a reserve scheduler that runs day-ahead. In Part II, we report results from the operation of the hierarchical controller under frequency regulation.
On Testing Equality of Distributions of Technical Efficiency Scores

The challenge of the econometric problem in production efficiency analysis is that the efficiency scores to be analyzed are unobserved. Statistical properties have recently been discovered for a type of estimator popular in the literature, known as data envelopment analysis (DEA). This opens up a wide range of possibilities for well-grounded statistical inference about the true efficiency scores from their DEA estimates. In this paper we investigate the possibility of using existing tests for the equality of two distributions in such a context. Considering the statistical complications pertinent to our context, we consider several approaches to adapting the Li test to the context and explore their performance in terms of the size and power of the test in various Monte Carlo experiments. One of these approaches shows good performance for both the size and the power of the test, thus encouraging its use in empirical studies. We also present an empirical illustration analyzing the efficiency distributions of countries in the world, following up a recent study by Kumar and Russell (2002), and report very interesting results.
Vocational guidance programme for unemployed young people

This study presents the structure and fundamental characteristics of a Mixed Experience Training and Employment Program aimed at getting teenagers in rural areas acquainted with the labor world by providing them with training activities. An assessment of the impact of these educational activities on participating students and their satisfaction with them is carried out. Participants were 40 students, aged 16 to 24, from rural areas of the province of Malaga, without previous employment and qualification. Data show that the program has been a successful experience that has helped facilitate labor insertion of participating students. Data also show positive attitudes in students towards the use of new technologies, such as Internet, to facilitate their learning. The students perceived most activities very satisfactory.
FDI Spill‑Overs, Absorptive Capacity and Domestic Firms’ Technical Efficiency in Vietnamese Wearing Apparel Industry

This study empirically examines relationship between FDI spill-overs and technical efficiency of domestic firms and role of the absorptive capacity of domestic firms. Data on Vietnamese Annual Enterprises Survey are exploited to build a firm-level panel data on the Vietnamese wearing apparel industry from 2009 to 2013. By applying stochastic production frontier model, this paper shows that there are positive vertical spill-over effects but no horizontal effects. Moreover, this study finds the negative impact of the absorptive capacity of domestic firms on benefits reaped from FDI externalities.
PATTERN OF PLASTICITY TO IRRADIANCE LEVELS AND GENOTYPIC CORRELATIONS BETWEEN STRUCTURAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL LEAF TRAITS IN IRIS PUMILA

Plasticity to irradiance and genotypic correlations between structural and physiological leaf traits in Iris pumila were investigated in an experiment conducted at a sun-exposed dune habitat in the Deliblato Sands. A sample of six native, genetically different clones were covered with a neutral screen which transmitted ~35% of daylight, so that one clone-half of each clone experienced reduced sunlight, while the other one full sunlight. LMA, stomatal density, Ψleaf, enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants and lipid peroxidation were determined in unshaded and shaded leaves of the same clone. It was found that the plasticity index, PIv was higher for physiological than for structural traits. Genotypic correlations be- tween trait pairs were high, but rarely significant, in contrast to the correlation matrices which were significantly different between unshaded and shaded leaves.
The (un)emotional law student

Objectivity is central to many professions, ensuring legitimacy via impartiality and the detachment of emotional involvement. This article conducts an analysis of the emotion talk about objectivity in order to reveal and re-attach the emotions involved. This is achieved by determining how objectivity is presented in a profession viewed to be particularly objective namely the legal profession. Thereafter the article targets the ways in which this construction of objectivity is discussed by those learning to become legal professionals, with the focal point on emotions. The results indicate an ongoing reconstruction of an emotional regime of objectivity using discursive emotion management strategies which create distance from emotions. A new paralinguistic marker is also identified: the emotional sniff. Emotions and emotion work are thus seen by law students as central to legal work. This article contributes to filling the current gap in literature regarding how objectivity and emotions are regarded in legal education.
Is globalisation operating to reduce inflation : evidence from six OECD countries : a thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements from the Master of Business Studies (Economics) at Massey University, Albany Campus

This paper relates openness to the decline in inflation by using panel data for six OECD (the USA, Japan, Canada, Portugal, Finland, and Australia) countries over the period from 1980 to 2006. I obtain industrial level data for twenty industries in each of the six countries in the timeframe and estimate the effects of increases in openness, through its effect on productivity and markups on inflation. The methods used to construct the variables in this paper follow methods introduced in Chen, Imbs and Scott (2004), and the estimations follow Chen, Imbs and Scott (2007). The results suggest openness reduces the rate of inflation in the short run. Furthermore, it also reduces short run productivity and markups. The long run results are ambiguous, however. The evidence that openness leads to anti-competitive effects in the long run is weak. JEL Classification: E31, F12, F14, F15, L16
Buttonhole cannulation for haemodialysis: a nursing review

Introduction: People with chronic kidney disease, who are haemodialysis (HD)-dependent, rely on functioning vascular access to enable effective regular treatment. The native arteriovenous fistula has reduced risk of complication and increased long-term viability; therefore, it is considered the optimal vascular access. Appropriate cannulation technique is vital to maintain fistula viability and reduce risk of access-related complications. Two differing cannulation techniques predominate the HD community worldwide, "rope laddering" and "buttonholing". A third technique, "area puncturing" is less widely used. The following literature review was undertaken to assess the clinical benefits of buttonhole cannulation for HD. Search strategies: Current literature published that discusses buttonhole cannulation of native arteriovenous fistulas was systematically searched utilising three different electronic databases: Current Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus and Medline via Pubmed. Findings: Five major themes were identified: increased infection rates, reduced pain, decreased aneurysm development, reduced haematoma formation and shortened time to achieve haemostasis post-treatment. Discussion: Buttonhole cannulation may provide several benefits to HD-dependent individuals with a functioning arteriovenous fistula, many of which may be attributed to the use of blunt needles. It requires a different needling technique to rope ladder cannulation. Strict adherence to aseptic technique is vital as clinical benefits of the buttonhole technique may be overshadowed by an increase in infective complications. Conclusion: The buttonhole technique potentially may provide benefits for individuals with frail arteriovenous fistulae or limited cannulation area. Careful consideration must be given regarding patient preference, fistula characteristics and the primary cannulator before selecting cannulation technique.
Assessment of Bridelia ferruginea benth for its therapeutic potential in pregnancy-induced impaired glucose tolerance in rats

Background : Pregnancy induced diabetes also known as gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy. Pregnancy is an insulin resistant state that may induce impaired glucose tolerance and often gestational diabetes in susceptible women. Gestational diabetes causes serious problems to the mother and the baby. Therefore, the use of herbal remedies such as Bridelia ferruginea with the potential ability to improve glucose tolerance during pregnancy will definitely improve pregnancy outcome in gestational diabetes. Aim : This paper presents an evaluation of possible therapeutic potential of B. ferruginea in gestational diabetes by assessing the anti-glycaemic effects of the plant’s aqueous extracts on pregnancy-induced glucose intolerance in rats. Materials and Methods : Adult virgin, timed-pregnant and non-pregnant rats were subjected to brief ether anaesthesia after 18-hour overnight fasting period to allow for oro-gastric administration of glucose load at 3.0g/kg body weight as 30% solution. The oral glucose load was given at an administration volume of 1.0ml/100g bw. Results : Oral glucose tolerance test showed that pregnancy induced glucose intolerance in the rats. However, B. ferruginea caused a reduction in glycaemic response to glucose challenge and an increased glucose tolerance in rats that had pregnancy-induced glucose intolerance. Thus, diabetogenic effect of pregnancy was ameliorated by oral administration of aqueous extracts of B. ferruginea to pregnant albino rats. Keywords : Gestational diabetes, pregnancy-induced diabetes, hypoglycaemic, glycaemic response, glucose tolerance.