Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Design and Performances of Phase Monitor in J-PARC Linac

J-PARC linac employs a fast current transformer (FCT) as a beam phase monitor to calculate the beam energy by time-of-flight method, and the 4-stripline beam position monitors (BPMs) for the beam position measurement. We designed, fabricated and have been used them to the beam operation. Performances of fabricated monitors and their calibration data have been measured. Here, we will discuss the structure and frequency performance of the FCT monitor. At the great earthquake occurred off the Pacific coast of Tohoku, some CT monitors, such as a phase monitor and beam current monitor had damage and the vacuum leakage was observed. But no damage of BPMs was found. It has been considered that the signals from striplines of BPM would be useful for a phase measurement. A phase measurement using a BPM has been successfully conducted. Above the lessons learnt from the damage by the quake, we consider to employ the BPM for the FCT backups after evaluation of the performances of BPM as the phase measurement device. Finally, these performances of BPM are compared with those of FCT. Based on the results of the evaluations, we will discuss the performance to measure the beam phase both FCT and BPM.
Dependence Study of Optoelectronics Performance on Carefully Differed LiF Thickness in Alq 3 Based OLEDs

The effect of LiF thickness on the electrical and luminescent characteristics in OLEDs has been studied by carefully varying thickness value range from 0 nm to 1.2 nm. It’s interesting to find that the device with 0.2 nm LiF layer performs the largest current and comparative lower luminescent efficiency, while the one with 0.6 nm LiF performs another current peak (lower than that of device with 0.2 nm LiF layer) but the highest luminescent efficiency in all devices. Here the much enhanced electron injection and destructive efficiency for 0.2 nm LiF device are understood by the chemical interaction model at cathode interface, while the fairly increased electron injection and much improved efficiency for 0.6 nm LiF device would be interpreted by other mechanisms, and LiF plays a protective part in preventing the deposition-induce photoluminescence from quenching by Al cathode.
Mineralogy of an oxidized marine hydrothermal deposit on Santorini Island, Greece Mineralogia de um depósito marinho oxidado na ilha de Santorini, Grécia

Oxidized samples from the upper zone of an ochreous submarine deposit on Santorini Island in the Aegean Sea are shown to consist of nanophase goethite, ferrihydrite and a subordinate amount of siderite. The precipitated material originates from acid leaching of calc- alkaline rocks by CO2 and SO2 as a result of volcanic activity. In spite of the involvement of SO2, no sulfates indicative of acid environments such as jarosite or schwertmannite were detected. This is attributed to the mild alkalinity of sea water, which acts as a pH buffer during ochre
Refactoring of Simulink Diagrams via Composition of Transformation Steps

Model-based design has been increasingly adopted by the industry, especially the automotive industry, for the development of embedded software. Today, Matlab/Simulink by The MathWorks is widely employed as a modeling tool in which embedded software is modeled as data flow diagrams consisting of blocks and signals. While refactoring has become an established technique for improving the structure of code in textual programming languages, refactoring Simulink diagrams is relatively unexplored. This paper introduces a technique for specifying and implementing refactoring operations for Simulink diagrams by composing elementary and composite transformation steps. How the transformation steps can be leveraged to specify and implement complex refactoring operations is demonstrated based on the two refactoring examples Replace Goto/From With Explicit Signals and Merge Subsystems. Our prototypical implementation of a refactoring extension for Simulink is also briefly described. Keywords-Simulink; Refactoring; Transformation
The incidence, field performance and heritability of non-dormant seeds in white clover (Trifolium repens L.)

Abstract Mature seeds of many legume species are normally characterized by water-impermeable seed coats, a form of physical dormancy. However, observations have suggested that the incidence of mature but permeable (non-dormant) seeds is sometimes substantial. Yet, the ecological processes associated with this non-dormancy have received little attention by plant ecologists. In white clover (Trifolium repens), we therefore studied: (1) the occurrence of initially permeable seeds in wild populations; (2) the relative performance of non-dormant and dormant seeds in plant establishment and reproduction in a field-sown experiment; and (3) the extent to which the trait is affected by humidity and plant genotype in a greenhouse experiment. No less than 35% of all viable seeds from the wild populations proved to be water permeable at maturity. The proportion of permeable seeds within inflorescences ranged from 0 to 100%. In the field-sown experiment, autumn-germinated non-dormant seeds had almost equally good chances of establishing as spring-germinated dormant seeds. Due to a marked head start in growth, the former yielded more flowers (and thus seeds) in the first flowering season. However, the greenhouse experiment proved that variation in the proportion of permeable seed between inflorescences represented a plastic response to humidity conditions during seed ripening, rather than variation among clones (broad-sense heritability ≤ 0.025). Thus the trait is not easily subject to selection.
YOUTH VOLUNTEERS OF ANTI-DRUG PROGRAM: INITIAL ASSESSMENT IN KUALA TERENGGANU, TERENGGANU, MALAYSIA

Youth volunteers of Anti-Drug Program is a public program that aims to provide technical knowledge and awareness pertaining to drug addictions, ensure drug-free families, help organizations to mobilize efforts for a drug-free workplace and drug-free community. This study seeks to find out the possible problems pertaining to this voluntary program as youth in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia were found to be the target group. This study aims to identify the factors that cause the problems faced by the volunteers in this program. A total of 245 volunteers were involved in this Youth Anti-Drug Voluntary Program, based in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. This study is a descriptive study, using questionnaire as an instrument in the data collection procedure, which consists of three sections including respondents’ background, factors that cause members to be involved with the program and ways to overcome problems in this voluntary youth program. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Packages for the Social Science (SPSS) software, and is discussed in terms of percentages, frequencies and mean. The findings show that participants’ lack of participation, no post-mortem meetings between members of the organization, lack of systematic management skills as well as no diversity of activities are among the factors that cause such problems in making this Youth Anti-Drug Voluntary Program a success. Most participants agreed that factors like education, experience, passion, and talent can be listed as a few of the key factors in the success of the program. It was also recommend that meeting with new people, visits, social service, programs with drug addicts should be held and organized in order to make this voluntary program a success. Besides that, the main factors required of participants in this program are spiritual awareness through education, motivational camps, as well as outdoor anti-drug camps like camping, and cooperative work.
INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES USAGE BY AUDIT FIRMS IN MALAYSIA

This study provides insights into audit firms' perceptions of facilitators and inhibitors of the usage of Internet technologies. Data were gathered from 14 in-depth semi-structured interviews conducted with audit partners/managers of audit firms located in northern Malaysia. Cross-case analysis shows that perceived Internet benefits, the need for online communication, lack of time in accessing and exploring Internet applications, and lack of internal information technology (IT) expertise are closely related to entry-level Internet technologies usage among small and medium-sized practices (SMPs) in Malaysia. This study highlights the importance of perceived benefits in influencing internet usage and suggests both limited-users and non-users to familiarise themselves with Internet applications. Findings indicate that lack of time and internal IT expertise are among the key inhibitors to the usage of these technologies. Top management should provide the necessary incentives to promote Internet usage. This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge in IT adoption and addresses the issue of low IT usage among SMPs in Malaysia.
Development of an Encryption Algorithm Based on Nonpositional Polynomial Notations

Cryptographic systems, developed on the basis of nonpositional polynomial notations, are called nonconventional or modular. In this paper modelling of the encryption algorithm based on nonpositional polynomial notations is described. The development of the model of block cipher system comprises the construction of the modified nonpositional block cipher algorithm, using an analog of the Feistel scheme and a mode of application for this modified algorithm. Keywords-cryptosystems; encryption; block cipher; nonpositional polynomial notation; cryptostrength; cipher mode I. INTRODUCTION The model of the encryption algorithm described in this paper applies nonconventional algebraic method. This method is based on the theory of nonpositional polynomial notation systems (NPNs) in residue classes, which is also called polynomial notations in residue numeral system (polynomial RNS).
The 12CO/13CO ratio in AGB stars of different chemical type - Connection to the 12C/13C ratio and the evolution along the AGB

Aims. The aim of this paper is to investigate the evolution of the C-12/C-13 ratio along the AGB through the circumstellar (CO)-C-12/(CO)-C-13 abundance ratio. This is the first time a sample including a significant number of M-and S-type stars is analysed together with a carbon-star sample of equal size, making it possible to investigate trends among the different types and establish evolutionary effects. Methods. The circumstellar (CO)-C-12/(CO)-C-13 abundance ratios are estimated through a detailed radiative transfer analysis of single-dish radio line emission observations. Several different transitions have been observed for each source to ensure that a large extent of the circumstellar envelope is probed and the radiative transfer model is well constrained. The radiative transfer model is based on the Monte Carlo method and has been benchmarked against a set of similar codes. It assumes that the radiation field is non-local and solves the statistical equilibrium equations in full non-local thermodynamic equilibrium. The energy balance equation, determining the gas temperature distribution, is solved self-consistently, and the effects of thermal dust radiation (as estimated from the spectral energy distribution) are taken into account. First, the (CO)-C-12 radiative transfer is solved, assuming an abundance (dependent on the chemical type of the star), to give the physical parameters of the gas, i.e. mass-loss rate. M. gas expansion velocity, v(e), and gas temperature distribution. Then, the (CO)-C-13 radiative transfer is solved using the results of the (CO)-C-12 model giving the (CO)-C-13 abundance. Finally, the (CO)-C-12/(CO)-C-13 abundance ratio is calculated. Results. The circumstellar (CO)-C-12/(CO)-C-13 abundance ratio differs between the three spectral types. This is consistent with what is expected from stellar evolutionary models assuming that the spectral types constitute an evolutionary sequence; however, this is the first time this has been shown observationally for a relatively large sample covering all three spectral types. The median value of the (CO)-C-13 abundance in the inner circumstellar envelope is 1.6 x 10(-5), 2.3 x 10(-5), and 3.0 x 10(-5) for the M-type. S-type, and carbon stars of the sample, respectively, corresponding to (CO)-C-12/(CO)-C-13 abundance ratios of 13, 26, and 34, respectively. The spread in the (CO)-C-13 abundance, quantified by the ratio between the 90th and 10th percentile, is 4, 3, and 15 for the M-type. S-type, and carbon stars, respectively. Interestingly, the abundance ratio spread of the carbon stars is much larger than for the M-and S-type stars, even when excluding J-type carbon stars, in line with what could be expected from evolution on the AGB. We find no correlation between the isotopologue ratio and the mass-loss rate, as would be expected if both increase as the star evolves.
Distance determination for RAVE stars using stellar models

The RAdial Velocity Experiment (RAVE) is a spectroscopic survey of the Milky Way which already collected over 400000 spectra of ∼330000 different stars. We use the subsample of spectra with spectroscopically determined values of stellar parameters to determine the distances to these stars. The list currently contains 235064 high quality spectra which show no peculiarities and belong to 210872 different stars. The numbers will grow as the RAVE survey progresses. The public version of the catalog will be made available through the CDS services along with the ongoing RAVE public data releases. The distances are determined with a method based on the work by Breddels et al. (2010, A&A, 511, A16). Here we assume that the star undergoes a standard stellar evolution and that its spectrum shows no peculiarities. The refinements include: the use of either of the three isochrone sets, a better account of the stellar ages and masses, use of more realistic errors of stellar parameter values, and application to a larger dataset. The derived distances of both dwarfs and giants match within ∼21% to the astrometric distances of Hipparcos stars and to the distances of observed members of open and globular clusters. Multiple observations of a fraction of RAVE stars show that repeatability of the derived distances is even better, with half of the objects showing a distance scatter of <11%. RAVE dwarfs are ∼300 pc from the Sun, and giants are at distances of 1 to 2 kpc, and up to 10 kpc. This places the RAVE dataset between the more local Geneva-Copenhagen survey and the more distant and fainter SDSS sample. As such it is ideal to address some of the fundamental questions of Galactic structure and evolution in the pre-Gaia era. Individual applications are left to separate papers, here we show that the full 6-dimensional information on position and velocity is accurate enough to discuss the vertical structure and kinematic properties of the thin and thick disks.
Influence of some environmental factors on body condition score and somatic cell count in Czech Holstein cows

The objective of this study was to determine some environmental factors affecting body condition score (BCS) and somatic cell count (SCC) in Czech Holstein cows. A total of 278 primiparous cows were examined by BCS and SCC in four calving seasons, three years and six test days after calving. The results revealed no significant effect of calving season was found for both parameters. While year was not effective on SCC values, BCS mean of third year was significantly (P<0.05) high. Also, no significant effect of test day was determined on SCC, but BCS values elevated with later test days (P<0.05). Negative and significant relationships (P<0.01) were estimated among all consecutive change in BCS (CBCS) and positive associations (P<0.01) were determined among all logSCC groups. As the result, primiparous Czech Holstein cows should be managed by eliminating effective factors to obtain more productivity in dairy farms.
A Study on Measuring the Change of the Response Results in Likert 5-Point Scale Measurement

This study examines how and which direction respondents who participated in 5-point Likert scale surveys change their initial responses when they are given an identical second survey after certain treatments. The research employs three identical questionnaires (first, second and third surveys) to analyze survey results based on group differences, kinds of treatment, survey purposes, and response change direction and the degree. This paper concludes that, first, it is significant that specialist groups do not change their initial responses compared to a general librarian group. Second, there are no differences by survey purpose; however, participants tend to change their initial responses by others` opinions rather than by previous use experiences. Third, participants who initially answered positively tend not to change their responses, and most participants who answered negatively change their initial responses in a positive direction. Fourth, when there are changes, participants change their initial responses by less than two points, and most of them change by one point. Finally, the hypothesis that middle responses change most and that participants who respond at both ends do not change their opinion was rejected by the finding that participants who answered on the negative end tend to change their initial responses in a positive direction.
Global Social Knowledge Management: The Future of Knowledge Management Across Borders?

Web 2.0 and Social Software revolutionize the knowledge exchange within and between organizations. This is one of the claims consultants and software vendors in the field have made. But have the promises been kept and has evidence been achieved so far, in particular for knowledge management in globally distributed settings? As a starting point, our paper introduces the field of Global Social Knowledge Management (GSKM). We see this area as one of the main research area for future research in the Knowledge Management domain leading to changing practices in organizations. A variety of social software applications have already been seen promising and incorporated into the context of knowledge management (Avram 2006; Zheng and Zheng 2010; Levy 2009). Inter- and intra-organizational micro-blogs (Zhao & Rosson 2009), social networks (DiMicco et al, 2008) or organizational wikis (Levy 2009) are just some examples for potential applications. One main assumption is that social software could bridge the traditional gap between human- and technology orientation (Avram 2006; Fiedler & Welpe 2011). However, there is so far only anecdotal evidence how these applications work in complex, globally distributed organizational settings. We see some initial indications that the field is very promising but it is highly necessary to perform more coordinated research. Within this paper, we present the key issues for GSKM. One of the most important issue is the choice of tools according to goals and processes. To support an adequate choice, we provide a mapping between Social Software, key barriers and knowledge activities. The main research domains related to GSKM are Social Software and Global Knowledge Management. We present a brief review of state of the art research for these domains and focus in detail on Social Software supported knowledge activities. We elaborate on the key barriers for GSKM that affect the usage and adoption of Social Software in KM activities. As one of the first efforts of mapping Social Software to KM, we present a Social Software framework, mapping the major barriers to tools and KM activities. We see this mapping as a crucial step towards finding the right tools for organizations' purposes. With this framework, we emphasize the need to analyze the implications of the global (cultural) influences to the existing and emerging Social Software-supported knowledge activities and processes. The paper is a starting point for discourse on this promising field, outlining the research field of globally distributed Social Software-supported Knowledge Management and discussing current research efforts on the main components. By this paper we intend to contribute towards a research agenda for Global Social Knowledge Management.
Factors Influencing Career Experiences of Selected Chinese Faculty Employed at an American Research Extensive University.

Whereas research related to the experience of faculty of color is increasing, few attentions have been focused on Chinese faculty's career experience in the US. This study examined career experiences of 16 Chinese faculty members across different disciplines, ranks and genders at a studied research extensive university in Texas, US. The study used a qualitative research design with in-depth interviews, observations and document reviews as the major tools for data collection and adopted constant comparative methods for data analysis. Drawing the research data directly from Chinese faculty members, the study identifies factors which influence Chinese faculty decisions to apply for, accept and remain in faculty positions, challenges as well as support when seeking promotion, tenure and recognition. Major findings concluded that factors, such as traditional Chinese culture, family influence and the ability to access American academic freedom, advanced research environments, flexibility and job security have significant influences in determining Chinese faculty's decisions to work within academia in the US. Additionally, Chinese faculty tended to regard individual barriers (e.g., challenges in mastery of English language, a lack of teaching experience, no undergraduate educational background in the US, an unfamiliarity with the American culture and insufficient communications skills in general) rather than institutionalized barriers (e.g., occupational discrimination, stereotypes and prejudice) as primary factors that impeded their professional development. Furthermore, Chinese women faculty's experienced racial and gender issues in their lives and faced more challenges than their male counterparts in developing their careers in the US.
Economic Appraisal for Multiregional Impacts by a Large-scale Expressway Project

The paper describes the development of a spatial computable general equilibrium(SCGE) model aimed atestimating the indirect economic effects arising from a large scale of transportproject (Tokai-HokurikuExpressway) in the Chubu (meaning central) region in Japan. We have adopted ajoint parameter estimation ofcalibration technique, statistical estimation and literature quotation forestimating the Japanese inter-regionalaccount consisting of nine major regions with the national account being thebenchmark equilibrium data. We haveobtained highly compatible estimates with the surveyed interregional accounts inthe application of the SCGEmodel. Modal split function in freight transport is also developed which can beimportant factor in the evaluation ofeconomic effects in transport projects.The paper reports that economic effects of the project extended over wholecountry through the so-calledmultiplier effects of the economy, which could not be measured by thetraditional method.
ERP inside Large Organizations

Many large companies in Romania are still functioning without an ERP system. Instead they are using traditional application systems built around the strong boundaries of specific functions: finance, selling, HR, production. An ERP will offer lots of advantages among which the integration of functionalities and support for top management decisions. Although the total cost of ownership is not small and there are some risks when implementing an ERP inside large and very large organizations, having such a system is mandatory. Choosing the right product and vendor and using a correct risk management strategy, will ensure a successful implementation.