Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Privacy Preserving Approach Using Encrypted Cloud Database: Result and Analysis

: This Quick growth in communications, storage and processing information allow us to move all data into some remote place. Data management systems activated by automated traditional tasks such as keeping record of business transactions and many more. This data involved mainly of numeric and characteristics and graphical representation. Cloud is not a particular product; it is a simple technique of delivering IT services based on demand, adaptable to rescale as required based pay-as-use model. Cloud computing becomes popular because of its delivery of flexible access to the cloud data storage. The cloud data storage capacity allows users to access and extract the sensitive information whenever they require. The storage and access of data through the third party server or proxy server increases the load of the users this leads to a memory and time complexity. Storing and accessing data through the cloud server or proxy server will arise security issue. This concludes occurs cloud servers are not fully trustable as data is openly available to them. Some existing storage services provide security of stored data, while data confidentiality for the database as a service model is still not fully formed. In this proposed architecture a different architecture that takes part cloud database services with confidentiality of data and the opportunity of performing parallel operations on encrypted data. This architecture supports physically scattered clients which are directly connected to an encrypted cloud database, and to perform concurrent and independent operations such read, write and modify the database structure. All information stored on cloud is in encrypted format. Metadata related to the information is in encrypted format so ease access of information is controlled. This work proposed architecture eliminates intermediate proxy servers that limit the availability, elasticity, and scalability properties cloud-based solutions. Blowfish algorithm technique is used for the encryption and decryption of data. Because of variable key length decryption of the data is difficult. User can store any type of information on cloud and can retrieve in distributed environment. Response time is also increases as omission of intermediate proxy server. Blowfish algorithm is fast in speed as well as not attach are found on the application in which blowfish algorithm is used. Higher security with great response time data is available everywhere.
A GENERAL ORNSTEIN–UHLENBECK STOCHASTIC VOLATILITY MODEL WITH LÉVY JUMPS

We present a general class of stochastic volatility models with jumps where the stochastic variance process follows a Levy-driven Ornstein–Uhlenbeck (OU) process and the jumps in the log-price process follow a Levy process. This financial market model is a true extension of the Barndorff-Nielsen–Shephard (BNS) model class and can establish a weak link between log-price jumps and volatility jumps. Furthermore, we investigate the weak-link Γ-OU-BNS model as a special case, where we calculate the characteristic function of the logarithmic price in closed form. The classical Γ-OU-BNS model can be obtained as a limit of weak-link Γ-OU-BNS models in the Skorokhod topology. We highlight that the weak-link property may be a useful model extension in the case of pricing barrier options.
The dynamic and thermodynamic structure of monsoon low-pressure systems during extreme rainfall events

A cyclone-tracking algorithm is used to identify monsoon low-pressure systems (LPS) in the ERA-interim re-analysis (1979–2010). The LPS that are connected to observed extreme rainfall events are picked out and studied with a focus on their dynamic and thermodynamic structure. Cyclone composite clearly shows the general structure of the LPS, with a pronounced cold core at lower levels and warm core aloft. Evaporative cooling from the falling precipitation is proposed to generate the cold core. The temperature gradients across the cyclone centre are strongest in the early phase of the low. We suggest the baroclinic instability to be important in the development phase of the LPS, whereas the upward motion ahead of the low is maintained through latent heat release in the mature phase. This cooperation between the large-scale flow and the cumulus convection is known as the conditional instability of second kind (CISK). From the composites of the time steps where the extreme precipitation is occurring, a colocation of the strong updraft and vertical velocity is shown. Based on this, we suggest the extreme rainfall events to be a result of the LPS dynamics, which is dominated by the CISK mechanism at this stage of the low. Correlation and co-variability between the LPS precipitation and different meteorological parameters are performed, and we find the LPS precipitation to show a large sensitivity to variability in the vertical velocity and specific humidity at 750 hPa.
Laboratory Infrared Spectroscopy of PAHs

The hypothesis that polyaromatic molecules are the carriers of the infrared interstellar emission bands has spurred the laboratory spectroscopy of this class of molecules. Here we will give an overview of the infrared spectroscopic methods that have been applied over the past two decades to investigate the IR spectra of PAHs, their ions and related species.
Towards intercultural competence: models and frameworks for developing ESOL learners’ intercultural competence in Ireland

Without the study of culture, second language acquisition is not complete (Kramsch, 1993) . Teaching about culture raises the learners’ awareness of the target culture and compares it with the home culture, providing an intercultural competence (Ibid). Due to the growing number of immigrants in Ireland (CSO Ireland, 2017) , there is also an increasing number of immigrant learners in the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) providers in Ireland. The successful integration of these learners into Irish society depends on the successful development of their intercultural competence. This paper aims to provide insight into the models and frameworks for developing intercultural competence through the use of English language teaching materials in an Irish context. The paper involves presenting four models-based frameworks. The frameworks consider increasing content knowledge, sharpening mental skills, fostering attitudinal skills and increasing awareness which constitute the four fundamental components of intercultural competence. T he paper endeavours to contribute to the vibrant global conversation among professionals about how to develop intercultural competence. Most significantly, however, it attempts to support teachers in incorporating cultural elements into their teaching materials effectively and appropriately.
The annual effective dose of granite rock samples using alpha track detector

ABSTRACT Radon concentration and annual effective dose for granite samples collected from Abu Rusheid area, South Eastern Desert, Egypt, were measured using passive technique with CR-39. It is important to assess the possible health hazard for the studied area. The values of radon concentration varied from 881.5 to 22,629 Bq m−3d the annual effective dose was ranged from 22.24 to 570.9 mSv y−1 with mean value 129.2 mSv y−1. The values of radon concentration and annual effective dose are higher than the values of the world average due to the presence of high radium content in these samples so that the samples are not safe to be used as construction materials.
Mesoscale FDDA Experiments with ACARS Data

The focus of this paper is on mesoscale four-dimensional data assimilation (FDDA). Because of its small spatial size, mesoscale weather is strongly influenced by fast-changing local conditions such as cloud cover, friction, and surface heating. To incorporate these fast-changing events so as to maximize the model performance, state-of-the-art mesoscale numerical weather prediction (NWP) often makes use of FDDA of high-frequency observations to update the model state during the time integration (Daley 1991). The NOAA ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System) observations taken by commercial aircraft at about every ten minutes crisscrossing the nation (Mamrosh 1998) offer valuable data for mesoscale FDDA. Other researchers such as at NCAR’s Research Applications Laboratory (Sheu et al, 2002; Liu et al, 2004) have provided some previous examination of the impact and quality of ACARS in mesoscale FDDA. A better understanding of how to take advantage of these high resolution data sets can significantly advance our expertise in mesoscale NWP.
Why is Young Consumers' Purchase Intention toward Foreign Luxury Good? Presenting Framework for Young Consumer Purchase Behavior Case Study: Mobile Consumers in Iran

This study of Iranian consumers' examines the effects of individual characteristics (i.e. consumer's need for uniqueness) and brand-specific variables (i.e., perceived quality and emotional value). On the other word survey the effects of social characters' (Fashion innovativeness & materialism) on purchase intention foreign luxury goods. A total of 172 young consumers in Iran participated in the survey. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), this study finds that Iranian young consumers' need for uniqueness positively effect perceived quality & emotional value of foreign luxury good. Therefore positive effect of brand specific variable purchase intention is proved on foreign luxury good. Materialism & fashion innovativeness are important factors influencing purchase intention toward foreign luxury good.
Overcoming integration challenges in organisations with operational technology

Competitive advantage is traditionally an outcome of leveraging people, processes and technologies. Today organisations have several technologies with disparate information. Information integration may assist organisations to remain competitive. Organisations that have technology which manage or control assets have particular integration challenges compared to organisations with corporate business areas. This is because organisations do not view technology managing infrastructure assets in the same way as managing functions such as finance, retail and human resources. The paper defines a current, asset management based taxonomy for organisations integrating Operational and Information Technology. It identifies a number of challenges, such as the commitment to information integration, organisation-wide governance and architectural approaches as well as the aligning of operational open standards with existing information technology standards. Furthermore it highlights opportunities for further research in the area.
On the occurrence of Laurencia caraibica (Ceramiales, Rhodophyta) in Atol das Rocas, Brazil

Laurencia caraibica P.C. Silva is being referred occurring in Atol das Rocas, a small island located about 147 miles off Brazilian northeastern coast. The specimens are characterized by the soft, reduced size thalli with four periaxial cells per each axial segment and tetrasporangia in parallel arrangement; presence of lenticular thickenings in the wall of the medullary cells; epidermal cells near the apex not projected beyond the surface of the thalli; presence of anastomose between branches and the occurrence of secondary pit connections between epidermal cells. In this paper, previously unknown detailed morphological characters are presented and compared to related species.
Design Science Paradigm in the Development of Serious Game for Cognitive Rehabilitation

The use of serious games in cognitive rehabilitation would be invaluable to the rehabilitation process and provide advantages that may not be available in conventional rehabilitation. Although many recent game-based interventions for cognitive rehabilitation have been reported in the literature, not much knowledge is available on the best approach to develop usable games for individuals with cognitive disabilities. Therefore, Design Science approach was adopted to find a solution to this problem. This paper explores an existing Design Science framework and methodology, which are then combined and reduced into one single framework. This paper further examines how this framework can be used as a means to develop an artefact that can be used as a guideline in developing serious games for cognitive rehabilitation. The Design Science paradigm works well for the development of serious game for cognitive rehabilitation. This paper concludes with a discussion of the research contributions.
Extraction and analysis of long chain fatty acids adsorbed onto active and inactivated anaerobic sludge

Extraction and GC analysis of the adsorbed long chain fatty acids onto active and inactivated sludge taken from two EGSB reactors fed with oleic acid as the sole carbon source at 6 kgCOD/m.day was determined. No gradual acclimation of sludge to this LCFA was performed. Active sludge had been overloaded with oleic acid in a previous experiment and a possible retrieval of its activity was investigated. However the results revealed that the average removal efficiency was as low as 35% and only 19% of the biogas was methane. In the inactive reactor COD removal efficiency was 14%, corresponding only to physical adsorption, because no methane was produced. Extraction and analysis of the adsorbed fatty acids revealed that in the active sludge palmitic acid was the dominant fatty acid, in average, 3 to 52 times higher than oleic acid. In the inactivated sludge the main fatty acid detected was oleic acid, 8 times higher than palmitic acid.
Are the EU Trade Preferences Really Effective? A Generalized Propensity Score Evaluation of the Southern Mediterranean Countries' Case in Agriculture and Fishery

The aim of this work is to assess the trade impact of preferential schemes in agriculture and fishery granted by the European Union (EU) to the Southern Mediterranean Countries (SMCs). This analysis presents several methodological improvements to previous works. First of all, we rely on a continuous treatment - i.e., preferential margins - to capture the ``average treatment effect'' of trade preferences rather than on a binary treatment based on dummy variables. Second, we apply non parametric matching techniques for continuous treatment, namely a generalized propensity score matching (GPS) technique, to assess the average causal effects of preferences on trade flows. Third, we use highly disaggregated data at sectoral level in order to evaluate properly the preferential treatment which is conceived to be applied at the product level. Our results show how the impact of EU preferences in agriculture and fishery granted to SMCs is positive and significant and better evaluated using impact evaluation techniques. We also assess the functional form of the relationship between EU-SMCs preferences and bilateral trade flows as well as the optimal level of preferential margin above which the marginal impact decreases.
Design and Implementation of Enhanced Resonant Converter for EV Fast Charger

This paper presents a novel application of LCC resonant converter for 60kW EV fast charger and describes development of the high efficiency 60kW EV fast charger. The proposed converter has the advantage of improving the system efficiency especially at the rated load condition because it can reduce the conduction loss by improving the resonance current shape as well as the switching loss by increasing lossless snubber capacitance. Additionally, the simple gate driver circuit suitable for proposed topology is designed. Distinctive features of the proposed converter were analyzed depending on the operation modes and detail design procedure of the 10kW EV fast charger converter module using proposed converter topology were described. The proposed converter and the gate driver were identified through PSpice simulation. The 60kW EV fast charger which generates output voltage ranges from 50V to 500V and maximum 150A of output currents using six parallel operated 10kW converter modules were designed and implemented. Using 60kW fast charger, the charging experiments for three types of high-capacity batteries were performed which have a different charging voltage and current. From the simulation and experimental results, it is verified that the proposed converter topology can be effectively used as main converter topology for EV fast charger.
Identifying and Differentiating PDD-NOS: A Comparison with Autism and ADHD

Identifying and Differentiating PDD-NOS: A Comparison with Autism and ADHD Purpose: We aimed to investigate differential features of pervasive developmental disorder- not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) in terms of presenting symptoms, developmental history, and co- morbidity with respect to autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Method: The study involved 188 children (PDD-NOS n=94; ADHD n=47; autism n=47) (male n=150, female n=38) who were 5.5(±2.5) years old on average (range 2-11 yrs.). Preliminary PDD-NOS scre- ening scale (PPSSS) was developed based on the 'presenting' symptoms of PDD-NOS that were systematically collected in a pilot group of children. The clinical diagnoses and comorbidities were based on the comprehensive mental status examination, Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schi- zophrenia for School Age Children-Present and Lifetime Version-Turkish Version (K-SADS-PL-T), and the consensus between two child and adolescent psychiatry specialists. Results: The prevalence rates of the most common presenting symptoms in the PDD-NOS and au- tism groups have shown a similar pattern of distribution from most common to the least, even when the results were corrected for age. However, almost all of these symptoms are reported sig- nificantly less in prevalence in the PDD-NOS group. Using subjects in all diagnostic groups (n=188), a principal axis factor analysis with Promax rotation revealed ten factors; seven were found to be discriminative. In addition, another factor analysis revealed three factors: (1) "autism spectrum," (2) "disruptive behaviors spectrum," and (3) "anxiety spectrum. " The first two factors were found to discriminate between the diagnostic groups. Discussion and Conclusion: The results suggest that PDD-NOS may be assumed as a quantitati- ve partial subtype of autism, and it represents a less severe form that lies on a continuum of soci- al-communication skills. Amac: Bu cal›flmada, otizm ve dikkat eksiklii hiperaktivite bozukluu (DEHB) ile karfl›laflt›r›ld›¤›n- da, yayg›n geliflimsel bozukluk- baflka turlu adland›r›lmayan (YGB-BTA) tan›s› konan cocuklar›n baflvuru yak›nmalar›, geliflim oykusu ve komorbidite ozellikleri ac›s›ndan ay›rt edici ozelliklerinin araflt›r›lmas› amaclanm›flt›r. Yontem: Bu cal›flmada yafl ortalamas› 5.5 (±2.5) (2-12) olan 188 cocuk (YGB-BTA n=94; DEHB n=47; otizm n=47) (erkek n=150, k›z n=38) yer alm›flt›r. YGB-BTA tan›s› olan cocuklar›n yer ald›¤› bir pilot cal›flma grubunda baflvuru yak›nmalar›n›n sistematik olarak toplanmas›na dayanarak bir oncul YGB-BTA tarama olcei (OYTO) gelifltirilmifltir. Klinik tan›lar ve komorbid psikiyatrik bozukluklar ayr›nt›l› ruhsal durum muayenesi, Okul Ca¤› Cocuklar› ‹cin Duygulan›m Bozukluklar› ve fiizofreni Goruflme Cizelgesi-fiimdi ve Yaflam Boyu fiekli-Turkce (CDfiG-fiY-T) ve iki cocuk psikiyatrisi uzman›- n›n ortak goruflune dayal› olarak belirlenmifltir. Bulgular: Yafl farkl›l›¤› duzeltildiinde de goruldu¤u gibi, en s›k belirtilen yak›nmalar›n gorulme
Monitoring Quality of Care in Men Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer: Developing Consensus Quality Indicators Using Modified-Delphi Methodology

Objective: To develop a core set of clinical indicators to measure the quality of care provided to men with prostate cancer. Design: A modified Delphi study involving interviews of key informants and two rounds of survey to obtain consensus on the indicator set. Setting: Melbourne, Australia Participants: n=20, including specialists involved in prostate cancer management (urology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, nursing, psychology, palliative care) epidemiologists, scientists, consumers and a policy advisor. Intervention(s): A literature review was undertaken to identify potential quality indicators. Interviews were undertaken to ensure completeness of the set and explore potential for inclusion of novel indicators. Survey of Delphi panel participants was conducted to refine the list.
Planar optrodes: a new tool for fine scale measurements of two-dimensional O2 distribution in benthic communities

A new tool ('planar optrodes') for measuring fine scale 2-dimensional O2 distributions in benthic communities is presented and discussed. The sensor consists of an 02-quenchable fluorophore cast onto a 25 X 55 mm, 175 pm thick transparent PVC sheet, which can be introduced into sediments and microbial mats. The O2 sensitive fluorescence emitted by the planar optrode was measured with a high resolution CCD camera. A 3-point calibration was performed for each pixel in the acquired images to calculate the 2-dimensional oxygen distribution with high accuracy. Calibrated images covered an area of 13 X 17 mm and the set-up allowed the 2-dimensional distribution of O2 to be resolved with a spatial resolution of 26 pm. The sensitivity of the sensor had excellent long-term stability. The planar optrode was used to record the oxygen equilibration between small gas bubbles and surrounding water with a temporal resolution of 20 S. The sensor was also used to measure the vertical and horizontal O2 distribution in an intertidal sediment. The obtained distribution correlated well with O2 concentration microprofiles measured with an O2 microelectrode. The data showed pronounced differences in the O2 penetration depths due to patchy distri.bution of h~ghly lablle organic carbon and showed differences in thickness of the diffusive boundary layer due to small topographic structures on the sediment surface Potential applications of the planar optrode are presented and discussed.
Interaction of katabatic winds and near‐surface temperatures in the Antarctic

[1] A two-dimensional mesoscale model was applied to simulate wintertime katabatic winds in the Antarctic coastal region. Simulations were made for a constant slope angle with the slope height varying and for fixed slope heights with the slope angle varying. Thermal wind opposed the katabatic flow near the foot of the slope, but enhanced it over the high plateau. The steeper and higher the slope, the stronger the effect on the plateau. The 2 m potential temperature decreased down the slope toward sea ice, because (1) the katabatic wind resulted in the accumulation of cold near-surface air over the sea ice and the lower parts of the slope, (2) over the flat sea ice zone, the stratification was stronger, and (3) the shallow slope was within the strong surface inversion from over the sea ice. With a slope aspect ratio of 5 m km−1 and a slope height below 1000 m, 2 m temperature (T2m) decreased down the slope, but for slope heights of 1500 m and more T2m increased down the slope. Adiabatic warming and, because of the stronger wind, enhanced turbulent mixing of the warmer air from aloft contributed to the warming. For slope angles ranging from 1 to 20 m km−1, with a small slope height of 500 m, T2m decreased down the slope but not monotonically, whereas with a slope height of 2000 m, yielding stronger winds and larger adiabatic warming, T2m increased monotonically down the slope. The model results were supported by observations from several Antarctic sites with different topographic conditions.