Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Integrated Database and Analysis System for the Evaluation of Freeway Corridors for Potential Ramp Signaling

Ramp signaling is a relatively low-cost traffic management strategy that aims to improve the flow of traffic by controlling the rate at which vehicles enter the freeway. While studies have shown that ramp signaling helps to alleviate traffic congestion and improve traffic safety, not all freeway locations are suitable for ramp signaling. Guidelines are needed to help determine the suitability of freeway locations for ramp signaling. Proper evaluation of potential locations in accord with these guidelines requires the use of data sets currently maintained separately by various Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) offices. This project identified and evaluated the existing ramp signaling guidelines from 12 states in the U.S., four other countries, and three independent research organizations. It then selected a set of guidelines for Florida applications considering the availability of data for evaluation and the experiences gained from the Interstate 95 ramp signaling project in Miami-Dade County, Florida. A web-based Geographic Information System (GIS) was then developed to automate, to the extent possible, the process of evaluating sites for potential ramp signaling on the basis of the selected guidelines. A major component of the system is a central database that integrates five independent data sets from FDOT, including roadway inventory, detector data (including volume, speed, and occupancy), traffic counts, police crash records, and SunGuide incident records. The system greatly reduces the data acquisition effort, which is often the most time-consuming part of a project. The system can also be used as a tool for general data retrieval and serve as a platform for other applications. Several enhancements were recommended to further improve the system, including adding more data with additional details and additional visualization and reporting functions.
Trends in Clinico-pathological and Risk Factor Profile of Breast Cancer; 10-year Experience at a Single Center in Sri Lanka

Background The incidence of breast cancer in Sri Lanka is increasing on par with the rest of Asia. Lifestyle changes increasing the prevalence of risk factors of breast cancer among Asian women are claimed to be one of the reasons for this trend. Aim To analyze the clinico-pathological and risk factor profile of a cohort of breast cancer patients to detect any change in the patterns, over time. Method
Usability Challenges for Contactless Mobile Payment at a Physical Point of Sale: Central Themes and Trade-offs

This thesis was written in cooperation with Telenor as part of the project ``Tap2Pay''. The goal was to investigate usablity challenges for contactless mobile payment at a physical point of sale and identify central themes and trade-offs. To acheive this a two iterations of a prototype was developed, based on an analysis of the payment situation. These iterations were used in one workshop each. After analyzing the results from the workshop, a strong card metaphor was identified as a central theme. The card metaphor had a great influence on the users' preferred solutions. Card selection routines was also a central theme. There is also a genuine trade-off between efficiency and confidence. The users are likely to lack confidence in the security of efficent solutions, but in order to increase confidence, efficiency must be sacrificed.
170. CSRID Journal, Vol.2 No.3 Oktober 2010, Hal. 170 - 179 AUDIT SISTEM INFORMASI UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN TATA KELOLA SISTEM INFORMASI (IT GOVERNANCE) DI ORGANISASI BERBASISKAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI

ABSTRAK Audit merupakan suatu proses terpadu mengenai pengumpulan, penilaian dan pengujian atas aktifitas suatu kegiatan. Audit Sistem Informasi merupakan proses terpadu kegiatan yaitu melakukan pengumpulan, penilaian dan pengujian atas aktifitas kegiatan di lingkungan Sistem Informasi.Dengan mengacu pada COBIT (Control Objective for Information and Related Technology) dapat digunakan sebagai alat yang dapat digunakan untuk mengefektifkan implementasi sistem informasi dalam perusahaan. COBIT terdiri dari 4 (empat) domain, yaitu Planning-Organization, Acquisition-Implementation, Delivery-Support dan Monitoring.COBIT framework digunakan untuk menyusun dan menerapkan model audit system informasi dengan tujuan untuk memberikan masukan dan rekomendasi bagi pihak manajemen perusahaan untuk perbaikan pengelolaan sistem informasi (IT Governance) di masa mendatang. Kata Kunci : Audit Sistem Informasi, Pengumpulan, Penilaian, Pengujian, IT Governance
Operational Performance of High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Facilities: Comparison of Contiguous and Limited Access HOV Lanes in California

Traffic operational data from High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) facilities in California are evaluated in this study. Freeway performance measures are tailored to gauge efficiency and effectiveness of HOV operations and applied to measure the operational performance of HOV facilities in the study sites. The measured operational performance is then compared between HOV and general purpose (GP) lanes and between different types of HOV configurations. Findings from the comparative evaluation show that when compared with GP-lane travels, HOV facilities carry more people-miles with fewer vehicle-miles while offering substantial travel time savings to their users; and, when compared with limited-access, contiguous-access offer greater travel time savings for the sites examined in this study while the levels of utilization by vehicles and people are similar. Statistical tests validate the statistical significance of differences of operational performance. Based on these findings, implications for further improvement of HOV facilities are discussed.
Improvement In Preliminary Determination Of Energy Demand For Main Propulsion, Electric Power And Auxiliary Boiler Capacity By Means Of Statistics As An Example Of Modern Ro-Ro Vessels

The paper presents the method of estimated main propulsion power, electrical power and auxiliary steam delivery of the modern ro-ro vessels by using statistical method of calculations. The statistical researches were executed to determine dependencies among the main propulsion power, electric power and heating power as a function of selected basic ship parameters. The reference list of the modern ro-ro vessels was used in the analysis. The chosen ships were selected mainly from the studies of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects elaborated by the most eminent authors of the world shipping enterprise running their articles in a years issue SIGNIFICANT SHIPS OF YEAR. The chosen as the independent variables are the ship parameters being in a logical connection with the main propulsion power, electrical power and steam production of the vessel. Regression analyses were executed by means of the least squares method. Each determined formula was subjected to the statistical verification and the correlation coefficient between the obtained formula and analysed input data was determined.
Digital Predistortion for Broadcast FM repeaters

This thesis presents the design and implementation of a memoryless and adaptive digital predistorter used to linearize a power amplier. Specically, it deals with the implementation of a so-called constantgain predistorter, based on a lookup table, on a digital signal processing board built around an FPGA. The board also has two analog-to-digital converters, two digital-to-analog converters and a PIC microcontroller. By means of a high speed USB interface, input/output data to/from the system can be captured and sent to a PC. The adaptation of the constant-gain predistorter is implemented in Matlab by means of comparing the input and output data. When a new lookup table is ready, it is sent to the board for an update. By stimulating the system with a two-tone signal with center frequency of 162:5 MHzand tone spacing of1 MHz , the third order intermodulation product (IM3) was decreased by28 dB. By stimulating the system with an IS95 CDMA signal with center frequency of 162 :5 MHzand channel width of1:3 MHz , the power of the distortion right next to the channel edges were decreased by 24:7 dB.
Footbridge vibration design

Introduction Chapter 1: Recommendations, guidelines and codes * European design guide for footbridge vibration, Christoph Heinemeyer, RWTH, Aachen, Germany * Calibration of the UK National Annex, David Mackenzie, Flint & Neill Partnership, UK * The influence of dynamics in footbridge design: North American practice, Theodor Zoli, HNTB, USA * Application of French guidelines in design, Pascal Charles, SETRA, France Chapter 2: Numerical and experimental and design tools * Footbridges, numerical approach, Krystof Zoltowsky, Gdansk University, Poland * Design for dynamic effects in long span footbridges, Angus Low, ARUP, UK * The role of dynamic testing in the design, construction and long-term monitoring of lively footbridges, Alvaro Cunha, FEUP, Portugal Chapter 3: Practical experience * The Simone de Beauvoir Footbridge in Paris. Experimental verification of the dynamic behaviour under pedestrian loads and discussion of corrective modifications, Xavier Cespedes, SETEC TPI, France * Crowd dynamic loading on footbridges, James Brownjohn, Univ. Sheffield, UK * Application of tuned mass dampers for bridge decks, Christian Meinhardt, GERB, Germany * Experience and practical considerations in the design of viscous damper, Philippe Duflot, Taylor Devices, USA
American Politics and the Spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2

e608 • cid 2021:72 (15 May) • EDITORIAL COMMENTARY Received 10 September 2020; editorial decision 14 September 2020; accepted 16 September 2020; published online September 17, 2020. Correspondence: J. H. Wasfy, Cardiology Division, GRB 8–843, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 (jwasfy@mgh.harvard.edu). Clinical Infectious Diseases 2021;72(10):e608–9 © The Author(s) 2020. Published by Oxford University Press for the Infectious Diseases Society of America. All rights reserved. For permissions, e-mail: journals.permissions@oup.com. DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa1414 American Politics and the Spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
The theory of inductive prospecting

An update to a classic reference published fifteen years ago, this publication concerns the theoretical aspects of inductive electromagnetic methods applied in geophysical prospecting. From first principles, the electromagnetic responses of several models are derived and analysed in order to form a strong basis for understanding such phenomenon in practice. The original work has been extended by using modern 3-D modeling capabilities with a special emphasis on airborne applications. Exploration and research geophysicists will appreciate the numerous closed-form and asymptotic electromagnetic expressions for spherical and clylindrical conductors contained within non-conductive and conductive hosts which are described in this volume. Responses based on such expressions are often presented in graphical and tabular form in order to help the reader visualise the significance of the results and in order to facilitate comparisons with physical and numerical modeling results. In contrast to the first edition, key results are summarized at the end of each chapter and old material that has been retained in the new edition has been clarified and in many instances corrected. A new chapter has been written in which an extensive evaluation of several different airborne electromagnetic systems is described. The evaluation was based on the utilization of an advanced 3-D modeling program to simulate complex geoelectrical situations that are of interest in exploration and in airborne resistivity mapping.
Materials selection and design

This is a comprehensive reference on the basic concepts, methodologies, and information sources dealing with materials selection and its integration with engineering design processes. It fills the need for a fundamental engineering reference work that bridges the gap between design and materials engineering. The design process is treated in considerable depth, with coverage oriented toward providing materials professionals with a greater understanding of the total environment in which they work. Contents include: The Design Process; Criteria and Concepts in Design; Design Tools; The Materials Selection Process; Effects of Composition; Processing, and Structure of Materials Properties; Properties Versus; Performance of Materials; Manufacturing Aspects of Design.
The impact of gender on financial performance: Evidence for Portuguese SMEs

: The relationship between gender and profitability in the context of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is a less studied topic in the broader context of performance determinants. Thus, the objective of this paper is to examine whether women’s leadership of the firms’ board of directors and senior management teams enhances financial performance. Contributing to fill this research gap and based on the agency and stakeholder theories, it is used a balanced panel data of 4.806 Portuguese SMEs for the period from 2010 to 2019. The results from the random-effects model evidence the absence of a broad significant relationship, albeit with some slight evidence of a negative relation, moderated by firm age and present in some specific sectors of activity. Given the SMEs importance in the majority of countries, the results and implications of this paper can be generalized to other economies.
Comparison Between Measured and Empirically Predicted Radio Wave Pathloss in Rural Environment

In this study a comparative analysis of various empirical models for estimating radio wave propagation path losses with those measured experimentally for the rural area in Erbil city is presented. In Gazna village near the center of the Erbil city, one of the Korek telecommunication towers is selected for the purpose of comparative analysis and seven different empirical models were utilized. The implemented models are free space model, Electronic Communication Committee (ECC-33), Stanford Interim University (SUI), Optimization Cost-231, Okumura-Hata, Egli, and Ericson models. The data were collected at operating frequencies of 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz using drive test equipment with Sony-Ericson mobile phone to measure received signal strength. Generally, the analyzed results, which are based on the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) values, shows that the Egli and ECC-33 overestimated while both FSPL and Okamura-Hata are underestimated path loss values. In addition, the SUI and Optimized-Cost-231 models are providing minimum MAPE path loss values which are 0.49 and 0.55 at 1800 MHz and 0.07 and 0.16 at 2100 MHz, respectively. Therefore, in order to improve network performance and accurate estimation of financial feasibility, these two models especially SUI model can be used successfully and confidently in the design of the wireless communication system in the rural area of Erbil city in Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Computers and Society

The last century has seen enormous leaps in the development of digital technologies, and most aspects of modern life have changed significantly with their widespread availability and use. Technology at various scales - supercomputers, corporate networks, desktop and laptop computers, the internet, tablets, mobile phones, and processors that are hidden in everyday devices and are so small you can barely see them with the naked eye - all pervade our world in a major way. Computers and Society: Modern Perspectives is a wide-ranging and comprehensive textbook that critically assesses the global technical achievements in digital technologies and how are they are applied in media; education and learning; medicine and health; free speech, democracy, and government; and war and peace. Ronald M. Baecker reviews critical ethical issues raised by computers, such as digital inclusion, security, safety, privacy,automation, and work, and discusses social, political, and ethical controversies and choices now faced by society. Particular attention is paid to new and exciting developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the issues that have arisen from our complex relationship with AI.
Optimization of investment decisions and production planning in aging offshore petroleum fields

This thesis suggests that an optimization model can be used as decision support when different subsea solutions are evaluated in order to increase hydrocarbon recovery and production lifetime of a field. The Marlim field in Campos Basin outside the coast of Brazil is used as a case, which is a field described as an aging field with increasing water production and declining profitability. The objective for the model is to maximize the net present value of a production asset by evaluating the installation of subsea boosters, subsea water separators and alternative routing solutions. The case consists of a well cluster of four wells that is routed through a subsea manifold connected to a FPSO through a riser. This case is similar to many of the production assets in the Marlim field, making the model applicable on other cases in the field as well. To solve this problem, a mixed integer linear program is developed. The nonlinear functions are approximated with piecewise linearization by a SOS2 formulation, where the set of breakpoints are generated in a multiphase flow simulator. Binary variables with time period indexes are introduced to say what type of technology should be installed, and when it should be installed. The time horizon in the model is ten years with a yearly resolution. The problem turns out to be quite challenging to solve if the detail level in the linear approximations and the time periods becomes too high. The problem is however solved nicely for a detail level found to be sufficient to provide useful results. The model suggest that there is a large potential for improving an asset’s NPV by installing new subsea processing equipment for enhanced production. The improvement consists of increased production and better usage of today’s infrastructure and topside installations, as well as increased system flexibility to mitigate uncertainty.
Smart Adoption System using Image Processing Techniques

Adoption of child plays a major role in recent times. This is due to the emotional and ethical challenges faced by both the adopting parent and the children . This paper presents a new technique of applying image processing technology that uses an image based approach to the system. With the rapid evolution of technology there are large numbers of face recognition algorithm. In this paper we have attempted to review the best face recognition algorithm by considering all the algorithm and its functions. Viola Jones algorithm is used to develop the entire system. Using this algorithm image processing is implemented for further enhancement of the system . This lowers the complexity in the child adoption system and also helps to increase the efficiency of the system.
Evaluation of Different Methods for Calculating the ROTI index over Brazilian Sector

The ROTI index based on the variation of the TEC is used to detect and characterize the ionospheric irregularities. In the present work, we present a comparative study of ﬁve diﬀerent methodologies to ROTI calculation in order to evaluate the most suitable for the Brazilian region. This was performed over three GNSS stations at diﬀerent latitudes: S˜ao Lu´ıs (SALU, 2 ° 31’ S, 44deg16’ W; dip: -6.60deg) that is located near the dip equator; Cachoeira Paulista (CHPI, 22deg40’ S, 44deg59’ W; dip: -35.99deg) which set close to the southern crest of the EIA at low latitude); and Santa Maria (SMAR, 29deg 41’ S, 53deg 48’ W, dip: -43.51deg) a low-to-mid latitude station close to center of the SAMA region. The period of analysis covered January and December 2015. Our results show that only one out of the ﬁve techniques proposed seems to be appropriated for ROTI construction in the Brazilian sector. Our results are supported by comparison of the ROTI with TEC maps obtained over Brazil, ionograms acquired at Fortaleza (FZA0M), SALU, and CHPI ionosonde stations, and All-Sky imagers collected at the Sao Joao do Cariri, and CHPI. In addition, we were able to observe the typical irregularities of the Brazilian ionosphere by using the ROTI which we have classiﬁed as EPB.
Poly-Modeling with 3ds Max: Thinking Outside of the Box

Polymodeling is a modeling technique used in 3d modeling. Unlike box modeling, or other forms of modeling where you start out with a basic form or primitive object that determines the mass of an object, artists can use the polygon (the basic building block of all of the primitives available in 3ds Max). This approach allows for more control over the flow, placement and detail of the meshes that are built. Placement of vertices/points, edges and all other sub-elements that build our models is determined by the user, rather than pre-determined by a computer generated primitive.This book is a collection of tips, tricks and techniques on how to create professional models for advertising on T.V and the web. The author has tons of industry experience using Max toward this end, and he shares the secrets of his trade. As Production Modeler for some of today's hottest studios (including GuerillaFx, Coke Zero, MTV, Old Navy, Nike, Target, HP) Todd Daniele brings real-world experience to the book. Daniele teaches the technical aspects of polymodeling, while showing how to ultimately create content in a dynamic, efficient manner.Associated web site offers instructional files that show the models in progressive stages of development; plus a supporting internet forum: readers can log-on to this forum to ask questions or comment on anything covered in the book. --Official Autodesk technique series book. We have the Autodesk green light for inclusion in the series. --Collection of tips, tricks and techniques on how to create models for advertising, T.V and the web. --Unique focus on polymodeling over box modeling. --Quick techniques for deadline crunch - to speed workflow. --Detailed exercises to take you step-by-step through the process of creating high quality models in a short amount of time. --Author Todd Daniele (who is himself professionally generating Max assets for some of today's hottest studios) shares his insider secrets.
Visual system diagnosing the state of elements fastening the rail to the sleepers

The paper presents an attempt of application of image processing algorithms along with neural networks to diagnosis of the state of elements fastening the rail to the sleepers in a railway line. The system allows for detection of the presence or the absence of fastening elements on a basis of the sleeper view and its neighborhood. The system effectiveness is equal to 90%.
Understanding business ecosystems : how firms succeed in the new world of convergence?

Understanding Business Ecosystems: How Firms Succeed in the New World of Convergence? builds on strategic management and innovation management academic contributions to better understand theoretical and empirical challenges of business ecosystems. Even if the concept of business ecosystem was coined in 1993, it will lie fallow during more than ten years before gaining scholars' interest. Managers will however recognize the relevance of this concept as it grasps the complexity of their business reality in terms of new collaborative and innovative strategies. Thus, the main purpose of this book is twofold. On the one hand, the objective is to identify the epistemological and theoretical fundamentals of business ecosystems, and on the other hand, the purpose is to analyse the various managerial challenges. This volume analyses in particular the issues of knowledge management, coopetition strategies, platforms, governance, etc. Understanding Business Ecosystems: How Firms Succeed in the New World of Convergence? is finally a key reference book that innovates by integrating for the first time well known French speaking scholars' contributions from the strategy and innovation management fields.