Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ECONOMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSES OF THERMAL INSULATION THICKNESS IN BUILDINGS

In Turkey most of the energy demand is imported. Therefore, energy savings obtained from heating applications play an important role in Turkey's economy. Insulation of buildings is an important technology for saving heating energy and for a sustainable development. Despite this fact, insulation in buildings is still uncommon. The insulation materials that are commonly used have standard sizes, so one must choose between the available sizes. In this study, two common materials namely glass wool and rock wool were used. Heating loads were calculated by means of the degree-day method. For the economical analysis, the optimum insulation thickness values were calculated by life cycle method, but naturally these values did not correspond with the available thicknesses. Also, an environmental analysis was performed by using these standard and optimum values. Feasibility of these materials for commercially available sizes and for different fuel types was assessed. Two different locations were chosen. Izmir was chosen as a city representing the milder climate of the coasts and for the colder climates of the interiors Ankara was chosen. It was found that for cheap heating systems such as systems using coal the payback periods become too long and sometimes even longer than the lifetime of the insulation material. Yet, when environmental issues are considered insulation should in any case be applied and promoted by governments.
Modeling line-edge roughness in lamellar block copolymer systems

Block copolymers oer an appealing alternative to current lithographic techniques with regard to fabrication of the next generation micro-processors. However, if copolymers are to be useful on an industrial manufacturing scale, they must meet or exceed lithography specications for placement and line edge roughness (LER) of resist features. Here we discuss a eld theoretic approach to modeling the LER of lamellar microdomain interfaces in a strongly segregated block copolymer system; specically, we derive a formula for the LER as a functions of the Flory Huggins parameter and the index of polymerization N. Our model is based on the Leibler-Ohta-Kawasaki energy functional. We consider a system with a nite number of phase separated microdomains and also show how the LER depends on distance of the microdomain interface from the system boundary. Our results suggest that in order to meet target LER goals at the 15 nm, 11 nm, and 6 nm nodes, must be increased by a factor of at least 5 above currently attainable values.
Self-generate shear flows in helical turbulence.

The effect on large-scale dynamics of small-scale kinetic helicity injection in three-dimensional resistive magnetohydrodynamic is investigated. The magnetic configuration of such α2 prototype flows is such that, generally, the magnetic energy concentrates on one helical large-scale mode. Such a process is mainly think to result from an Alfvenization of the medium at small scales, transferring helicity from the velocity to the magnetic field, followed by an inverse cascade of the magnetic helicity. Such dynamos are thaught to be important in astrophysical turbulent systems like the sun, even if the α−ω dynamo is also an important player in such processes. Many mechanisms may lead to the generation of kinetic helicity as, for instance, the classical convective processes but also hydrodynamic instabilities of stratified shear flow (see [1] for a review of those works). Generally large scale instabilities models are describe by some equations of the following form ∂ ∂t bLS = α∇×bLS +(β+η)∆bLS , (1)
Fund performance-flow relationship and the role of institutional reform

Extant literature shows the positive impact of institutional development on investor rationality and market efficiency. The authors extend this evidence by investigating the performance-flow relationship in the Chinese mutual fund market before and after the enforcement of the revised Law of the People’s Republic of China on Securities Investment Fund. Empirical evidence reveals that Chinese investors irrationally chase past star performers before institutional reform, but gradually become rational and less obsessed with star-chasing behaviors after reform. Moving one percentile upward in the relative performance among the star funds is associated with money inflows by 0.532% after reform, much lower than 1.433% before reform. The findings confirm the positive influence of institutional development on investor rationality and market efficiency. The successful experience can be borrowed by other emerging markets with less developed institutions. Jinyu Feng (China), Wenzhao Wang (UK) BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES LLC “СPС “Business Perspectives” Hryhorii Skovoroda lane, 10, Sumy, 40022, Ukraine www.businessperspectives. org Fund performance-flow relationship and the role of institutional reform Received on: 3rd of February, 2018 Accepted on: 7th of March, 2018
African Journal of Neurological Sciences-2009 Vol. 28 No 1

Objectif Établir la validité de la version Yoruba de l’échelle d’handicap de Londres (LHS). Le LHS est une mesure valide et fiable de participation qui a été validée dans différentes cultures. Méthodes Une étude de validation a été menée sur 20 patients au décours d’un accident vasculaire cérébral (AVC) durant leur programme de rééducation en ambulatoire. Les participants ont été recrutés par la technique d’échantillonnage, entre février et mai 2008. La version anglaise du LHS a été traduite en Yoruba, langue utilisée dans le sud-ouest du Nigéria et d’autres régions de l’Afrique de l’ouest. Les versions anglaise et Yoruba du LHS ont été complétées par les participants sur un intervalle de deux semaines entre les gestionnaires des deux échelles. La version du LHS Yoruba a été évaluée en utilisant la Spearman’s rank order correlation avec la version anglaise. Résultats La corrélation des deux échelles a été sensiblement établie (rho = 0,55 ; p=0.002) exceptée dans 2 domaines. Conclusion Le LHS en langue Yoruba est une traduction valide du LHS anglais et peut être utilisé pour l’étude des survivants post-AVC qui comprennent la langue Yoruba.
Grounding Cognition:The Role of Language in Thinking

In this paper, I investigate the relationship between natural language and thinking. SpeciVcally, I adopt the view that thinking operates, by and large, according to associationistic rules and argue that natural language plays a crucial role in thinking, but not a constitutive one, as many have argued. I propose that the suggested view enjoys signiVcant empirical support, mainly from work done with aphasic subjects. The major challenges that all associationistic views of thinking face are the problems of propositional thinking and compositionality of thought. I brieWy suggest how these challenges could be met in the light of the suggested view regarding thought production.
Finite Element Solution for 1-D Groundwater Flow, Advection-Dispersion and Interphase Mass Transfer : I. Model Development

Prediction of the mass transfer behavior of the entrapped dense non-aqueous phase liquid (or DNAPL) in the subsurface environment is an uneasy task. Mathematical description of this problem, which involves the solution to groundwater flow, advection-dispersion, and interphase mass transfer equations, is complex and results in a non-linear coupled system of partial differential equations where no analytical solution exists. Available, but limited, numerical tools can only solve these problems using explicit approach where all governing equations are numerically approximated as an uncoupled system of equations. This paper presents an initial development of a one-dimensional numerical solution to this problem where the system of equations is solved implicitly. Crank-Nicolson Finite- Element Galerkin (CN-FEG) scheme is developed and implemented. Assumptions are made so that the code can be compared or verified with available analytical solution. Error analysis and rate of convergence are also presented.
Mediación a través de pensamientos automáticos de la relación entre esquemas y síntomas de depresión

According to the cognitive therapy model, automatic thoughts related to depression, which are relatively superficial and accessible, are the outcome of dysfunctional cognitive schemas. However, very few studies have addressed the relationships between both levels of cognitions. The aim of this study was to assess whether the automatic thought act as mediators between dysfunctional cognitive schemas and symptoms of depression in women. The sample consisted of 334 women, who completed measures of depression (CES-D, Radloff, 1977), anxiety (SCL-90-R , Derogatis, 2002), depressogenic automatic thoughts (ATQ-R; Kendall & Hollon, 1989) and cognitive schemas (SQ-SF; Young & Brown, 1994). The results supported the hypothesis that automatic thoughts (dissatisfaction, difficulties for coping, and lack of positive thoughts) act as the mechanism through which some dysfunctional schemas (emotional deprivation, abandonment, and failure) influence on the development of depressive symptoms. In the case of the schema of failure, the mediation
Effect of feeding frequency on growth performance, feed utilization and body composition of juvenile Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (L.) reared in low salinity water.

A B S T R A C T Feeding frequency is well known for the reduction of aquaculture production cost and preventing water quality deterioration as the result of excess feeding. The influence of feeding frequency was studied in the present study, when juvenile Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (initial body weight 1.0 g) were maintained in rearing tanks 35 liters each (water temperature 29oC, salinity 14‰, pH 7.7, dissolve oxygen 5.1ml/l and ammonia never exceeded 0.1 ml/l) and were fed diet of 35% protein for 42 days. Fish were fed at four frequencies: two, three, four and five times a day. Each feeding frequency was assigned to three tanks of fish with 10 fish per tank. Results showed that significantly higher weight gain, specific growth rate, feed conversion and protein efficiency ratio were observed at feeding frequency of four to five times daily. Moisture, protein and ash contents of whole body were not affected by feeding frequency. Lipid content of fish fed four and five times daily was significantly higher than that of the fish fed one and two times daily. The condition factor remained consistent at all feeding frequencies and survival was 100% throughout the experiment. These results suggest that under similar culture conditions, the optimum feeding frequency of juvenile Nile tilapia (from initial body weight of 1.0 g to 5.8 g) is four times daily.
An Alternative Mechanism for the formation of High Density Lipoprotein in Peripheral Tissues

High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is a lipid-protein complex which is responsible to transport cholesterol and triglyceride molecules due to the inability of these compounds to dissolve in aqueous environment such as bloodstream. Among renowned probable structures, belt like structure is the most common shape which is proposed to this vital bimolecular complex. In this structure, the protein scaffold encompasses the lipid bilayer and a planar circular structure is formed. Several HDL simulations with embedded components in lipid section were performed. Here we applied a series of molecular dynamics simulations using MARTINI coarse grain force field to investigate an HDL model with pore of different radiuses in bilayer section instead of embedding components. The results of such studies revealed the probable structural modes in HDL configurations. In addition, totally 2.5 µs simulations lead to study the ratio of lipids to protein in HDL conformation and determine the structural shape of HDL and stability of each model due to atomic interactions. Furthermore, we proposed new conformation for HDL in its initial steps of constructing outside of cells and in peripheral tissues.
Managerial elite and market transition - the case of Slovenia

Managers are the most critical resource of corporate restructuring. Given the scarcity of managerial talent in Eastern Europe, the managers became the bottleneck of the continuation of economic reforms and market adjustment. This article looks at the cultural, human, and social capital of the incumbent managerial elite in Slovenia to examine its managerial potential. The survey of transition managers in 160 companies showed that many of the common assumptions do not hold. Human capital of transition managers is higher than assumed. However, education is too often considered the goal by itself and not the means for getting business results. Credentialism is evident from the high priority of formal education and the neglect of management training. Cultural capital is as weak as expected. The incumbent management elite was recruited largely from lower parts of social hierarchy, which makes intergenerational skills transfer an unsuitable substitute for management training. Social capital of transition managers was to a large extent untouched by transition. Managers remained higly involved in business associations. The pattern that has its origin in the socialist system is most likely the result of attempts by managers to stay abreast of changes by networking and lobbying outside of their firms rather than by strategizing and mobilizing within them. All forms of capital contributed to the willingness of the mangers to restructure their firms. However, the attitudes of managers regarding privatization and transition issues had no effect whatsoever on their corporate strategy.
Measuring the impact of jumps in multivariate price processes using bipower covariation

Realised bipower variation consistently estimates the quadratic variation of the continuous component of prices. In this paper we generalise this concept to realised bipower covariation, study its properties, illustrate its use, derive its asymptotic distribution and use it to test for jumps in multivariate price processes. We also introduce a new concept called cojumping, where individual assets all have jumps, but it is possible to construct portfolios which have continous sample paths. NOTE: This paper is not finished.
Methodology for genetic studies of twins and families. Michael C. Neale and Lon R. Cardon, Kluwer, Dordrecht, the Netherlands, 1992. no. of pages: XXV + 496. price: £99.00/$ 169.00. ISBN 0‐7923‐1874‐9

This book contains the papers and conference proceedings from a symposium of epideiiologists, physiologists, and physicians involved in research into the role of aluminiumi as an environmental toxin in human pathology. A particular focus is made on the role of aluminium in Alzheimer's disease. MNany papers are very specialised, dealing with the detailed chemistry and phvsi- ologv of aluminium in living organisms. Of interest to the general reader is the evidence presented on the possible relationship betwvecn aluminium and Alzheimer's. IMlcLachlan et al argue that in evaluating the possible role of this agent in Alzheimer's disease, aluminium ncurotoxicitv fulfills Bradford Hill's criteria for cause and effect.
Variance Reduction technique for calculating value at risk in fixed income portfolios

Financial institutions and regulators increasingly use Value at Risk (VaR) as a standard measure for market risk. Thus, a growing amount of innovative VaR methodologies is being developed by researchers in order to improve the performance of traditional techniques. A variance-covariance approach for fixed income portfolios requires an estimate of the variance-covariance matrix of the interest rates that determine its value. We propose an innovative methodology to simplify the calculation of this matrix. Specifically, we assume the underlying interest rates parameterization found in the model proposed by Nelson and Siegel (1987) to estimate the yield curve. As this paper shows, our VaR calculating methodology provides a more accurate measure of risk compared to other parametric methods.
A Content Analysis of Online News Media Reporting on American Health Care Reform

Health Care Reform (HCR) is currently a major concern of many Americans. There are three dimensions that the White House outlined as salient issues, but are also reflective of the fears of the American public. The first dimension, stability and security, refers to the increased dependability of health care and reduction of discrimination against people with health conditions. Dimension two refers to Americans who do not have health insurance and the quality and affordable choices they will gain under the new reform. Dimension three refers to funding concerns and how this new reform will be fiscally managed. Currently, the area of sentiment analysis (SA) has been witnessing a flurry of novel research. However, only a few attempts have been made to build SA for the health domain. In the current study, we report efforts to partially bridge this gap; we used sentiment analysis to analyze the article contents in relation to the three dimensions of the plan. It includes a new annotation scheme that incorporates sentiment analysis of online media that reflected public concerns about the proposed HCR. Chi Square Statistics used for categorical data comparison on the perspectives of the Media data by the plan dimensions before and after the ACA of the proposed HRC. This work will provide more information about the community vision of HCR.
Digital Holography and Phase Retrieval

Hamootal Duadi1, Ofer Margalit1, Vicente Mico2, Jose A. Rodrigo3, Tatiana Alieva4, Javier Garcia2 and Zeev Zalevsky1 1School of Engineering, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, 2Departamento de Optica, Universitat de Valencia, c/Dr. Moliner, 50, 46100 Burjassot, 3Instituto de Optica (CSIC), Imaging and Vision Department. Serrano 121, Madrid 28006, 4Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Facultad de Ciencias Fisicas, Ciudad Universitaria s/n, Madrid 28040, 1Israel 2,3,4Spain
Towards Intelligent Maintenance Systems: Rescuing Human Operator and Context Factors

Abstract Current technologies have used embedded devices for degradation monitoring based on Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) paradigm for critical parts of equipments. Intelligent Maintenance Systems (IMS) have been proposed in order to autonomously provide failure predictions through data acquisition from sensors. This paper intends to discuss how to capture the operator skill and environment conditions into the IMS. We have adapted the data flow in CBM classical architecture in order to consider the resultant information from maintenance operations associated with the technical teams and their contexts. For this purpose was used a Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) approach to consider human and context factors. Considering the CPS as system that combines and coordinates physical and computational elements, the CPS incorporates the ability to act in the physical world with the intelligence from cyber or virtual world. In this paper, we propose to use a CPS for taking account human/context factors applied maintenance strategies. The proposed tool, called Toogle-IMS, aims at developing an advanced Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) applied to Intelligent Maintenance System (IMS). We have applied the Toogle-IMS in two case studies associated with: i. mobile robots in maintenance and ii. mobile trucks in shipyards.
Web-system for air quality assessment of the city area based on the mathematical modeling data

The limitations of the widespread methods of air pollution level estimation allow producing quite rough air quality estimations for the areas not covered by observation stations. Application of the computational models to this purpose requires usage of the meteorological observations, atmospheric emissions of industrial enterprises, measurements of the concentration of the atmospheric pollutants as well as the numerical modelling of the gaseous substance transformation and transport processes. High accuracy of estimation and forecast of air quality for such models are achieved with the use of information on pollutant emission from sources within the city and distribution of the meteorological parameters obtained with the use of model of atmospheric boundary layer. In this report the results of the work devoted to creation of the web-system (http://air.risks.scert.ru/tomsk-mkg/) for effective air chemical composition assessment and forecast in the conditions of industrial city area and its suburbia are presented. Tomsk city air pollution estimation data obtained as an output of the pollution transport mathematical model has been employed as a research basis for selected periods from 2000 to 2006. The air quality model is based on prognostic transport equations taking into account chemical reactions of air pollutants on the basis of reduced model of chemical reactions. Dynamic and thermal characteristics of the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL) are calculated on the basis of simplified model of urban ABL. Working version of the dedicated web-application has been created based on the web-portal ATMOS engine. At present it allows to estimate such characteristics as average monthly and seasonal pollutions for chosen time interval of the day along with their yearly dynamics as well as daily dynamics for various pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, nitric oxide, carbon monoxide, dust, etc. The web-system being considered could be used for long duration ecological risks assessment as well as for calculation of pollution scenarios resulted from different technological breakdown events for various meteorological conditions.
Prospects of cash crop production in CBSR of Russia

Recent statistics show an increase in corn and soy production in the Voronezh region, one of Russia’s most important agricultural regions. This paper analyses the background of and the reasons for this development. To achieve this goal, the authors used data from agri benchmark typical farms and focus group discussions with farmers in Russia. The resulting analysis discloses the economic drivers of these changes in cropping patterns which clearly indicate a lasting shift in the Black Soil Region towards corn and soybean production.
Efficient Plasma Wakefield Acceleration Simulations via Kinetic-Hydro Code Architect

Start-to-end simulations are needed for sensitivity studies and online analysis of experimental data of the Plasma Wakefield Acceleration experiment COMB at SPARC_LAB facility, Frascati (Italy). Ad hoc tools are needed for the plasma section modeling. Particle in cell codes are the most widely used tools for this purpose, but they suffer from the considerable amount of computational resources they require. We seek for a simple, portable, quick-to-run approach. For this purpose we introduce a time-explicit cylindrical hybrid fluid-kinetic code: Architect. The beam particles are treated with PIC-like kinetic approach, while the plasma wake is treated as a fluid. Since the number of computational particles used by the hybrid model is significantly reduced with respect of full PIC codes with the same number of dimensions, the time required for a simulation is reduced as well.
Life Cycle Costing: Maintenance and Repair Costs of Hospital Facilities Using Monte Carlo Simulation

During the administration of a construction project, various types of participants are engaged in the project. From the design phase to the maintenance phase, these participants may confront many risks. To avoid these risks, participants should utilize an insurance company or a bond company. The types of risks and liability that a construction manager may face are listed in the construction law or contract. But there are some arguments related to risk transferring and the content of risks. For this reason, construction managers must carefully consider any possible risks in the contract and the construction law. Therefore, for construction managers to deal with risks appropriately, the introduction of a legal requirement to carry professional liability insurance, a defined compensation range for damages, a method of guarantee in the event of defects, a defined compensation claim period for damage, and a method of damage claim were suggested in this study.