Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Tagging bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean sea: challenge or mission: impossible?

Since 2007, Ifremer together with the French Federation of Sport fishermen (FFPM) and Big Game Fishing Club France (BGFCF) have been carrying out a program of conventional and electronic tagging on bluefin tuna in the western Mediterranean Sea. 479 and 95 ICCAT “spaghetti” tags have been deployed by the FFPM recreational and sportive fishermen along the Mediterranean French coasts in 2007 and 2008, respectively. To date, not a single recapture has been registered. Ifremer together with BGFCF has deployed 11, 6 and 8 pop-up archival tags (PAT) offshore of Marseille in 2007, 2008 and 2009, respectively. Outputs were impaired by two main technical difficulties: premature detachment and low transmission rates in the Argos band over the Mediterranean. While the first difficulty can be partially solved, the second remains a key limitation when using pop-up archival tags in this area. Preliminary results are, however, of interest and indicate that (i) most tagged fish remained in the western Mediterranean Sea and did not migrate in the Atlantic but (ii), migration to the central Mediterranean Sea (Sicily or Gulf of Syrta) occurred during the spawning period, and (iii) a possible foraging ground has been detected South of the Gulf of Lions in both 2007 and 2008.
Partial Parallelization of the Successive Projections Algorithm using Compute Unified Device Architecture

This paper proposes a partial parallelization for the Successive Projections Algorithm (SPA), which is a variable selection technique designed for use with Multiple Linear Regression. This implementation is aimed at improving the computational efficiency of SPA, without changing the outcome of the algorithm. For this purpose, a new strategy of inverse matrix calculation is employed. The advantage of the proposed implementation is demonstrated in an example involving large matrixes. In this example, gains of speedup were obtained.
Detection of Unusual Behaviours for Estimation of Context Awareness at Road Intersections

In general, Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) warn drivers once a high risk situation has been inferred. This is made under the assumption that all drivers react in the same manner. However, it is not the case as drivers react as a function of their own driving style. This paper proposes a framework which allows the estimation of the degree of awareness with regard to the focus object of the context that is governing the vehicle behaviour (e.g. the arrival to an intersection). The framework learns the manner in which individual drivers behave for a given context, and then detects whether or not the driver is behaving differently under similar conditions. In this paper the principles of the framework are applied to a fundamental use-case, the arrival to a stop intersection. Results from experiments under controlled conditions are included. They show that the formulation allows for a coherent estimation of the driver awareness while approaching to such intersections.
Spectral analysis of high-dimensional time series

A useful approach for analysing multiple time series is via characterising their spectral density matrix as the frequency domain analog of the covariance matrix. When the dimension of the time series is large compared to their length, regularisation based methods can overcome the curse of dimensionality, but the existing ones lack theoretical justification. This paper develops the first non-asymptotic result for characterising the difference between the sample and population versions of the spectral density matrix, allowing one to justify a range of high-dimensional models for analysing time series. As a concrete example, we apply this result to establish the convergence of the smoothed periodogram estimators and sparse estimators of the inverse of spectral density matrices, namely precision matrices. These results, novel in the frequency domain time series analysis, are corroborated by simulations and an analysis of the Google Flu Trends data.
The Alpine Long-Eared Bat ( Plecotus alpinus Kiefer and Veith, 2001) is present also in Piedmont Region: first record revealed by DNA analysis

Riassunto L'orecchione alpino ( Plecotus alpinus Kiefer e Veith, 2001) e presente anche in Piemonte: prima segnalazione accertata mediante analisi del DNA Viene riportata la prima segnalazione per il Piemonte della specie Plecotus alpinus (Kiefer e Veith, 2001) recentemente descritta. Per l'esatta determinazione specifica si e fatto ricorso a tecniche genetiche, in quanto non sono state ancora messe a punto tecniche discriminanti basate su parametri biometrici. La presenza di questa nuova specie anche in Piemonte dovrebbe indurre ad un monitoraggio su larga scala, per definirne in dettaglio la distribuzione e le preferenze di habitat, finalizzate anche alla determinazione dello status delle popolazioni presenti.
Crossing point current of power P-i-N diodes: impact of lifetime treatment

Crossing point current of forward I-V curves at 25 and 125/spl deg/C was measured and simulated for 4.5 kV/320 A power P-i-N diodes irradiated by protons. To achieve agreement of electro-thermal simulation with experiment, temperature dependence of the capture coefficients C/sub n/ and C/sub p/ of the deep levels dominant in condition of heavy injection had to be taken into account. The proton irradiation is shown to decrease the crossing point current which is beneficial for paralleling of diodes under surge conditions.
OF EFFICIENT WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM INTEGRATING WITH HIGHLY SUBWAVELENGTH METAMATERIALS

In this paper, an efficient wireless power transfer (WPT) system integrating with highly sub-wavelength metamaterials is proposed. The negative refractive index (NRI) and negative permeability (MNG) metamaterials for operation at radio frequencies are designed and applied to WPT system for improvement of power transfer efficiency. A dual-layer design which consists of a planar spiral on one side and a meander line touching with narrow metallic strips on the other side produces the properties of effective negative permittivity and permeability simultaneously, i.e., negative refractive index. In addition, the structure of double spirals produces a negative permeability. The cell size of the NRI and MNG metamaterials is about 253 times smaller than the operation wavelength. By integrating one, two, three or four metamaterial slabs between the two coupling copper rings, the transfer efficiency is improved significantly. The measured results show that the contribution of high transfer efficiency is due to the property of negative permeability which can make the WPT system work in the mechanism of magnetic resonance.
Adaptive Memory Matrices for Automatic Termination of Evolutionary Algorithms

Evolutionary Algorithms (EAs) still have no auto- matic termination criterion. In this paper, we modify a genetic algorithm (GA), as an example of EAs, with new automatic termination criteria and acceleration elements. The proposed method is called the GA with Gene and Landmark Matrices (GAGLM). In the GAGLM method, the Gene Matrix (GM) and Landmark Matrix (LM) are constructed to equip the search process with a self-check to judge how much exploration has been done and to maintain the population diversity. Moreover, a special mutation operation called "Mutagenesis" is defined to achieve more efficient and faster exploration and exploitation processes. The computational experiments show the efficiency of the GAGLM method, especially its new elements of the mutagenesis operation and the proposed termination criteria.
Characterisation of Brassica napus L. metallothionein genes (BnMTs) expression in organs and during seed germination

The aim of this work was to identify rape metallotionein genes belonging to all fom types of plant MTs and study their expression pattern in rape's organs and during seed imbibition. Using EST sequences found in NCBI databse we have identified four metallothionein genes, 'BnMTI-4', from 'Brassica napus' L. Analysis of their predicted amino acid sequences confirmed the presence of numerous cysteine residues confirming that these genes encode plant metallothioneins. Both cloned MT nucleotide and amino aicd sequences share the most homology with MT gene sequences from the 'Brassicaceae' family. The 'BnMTI, BnMT2' and 'BnMT4' genes harbour one intron, whereas the 'BnMT3' gene contains two. Examining MT expression by sqRT-PCR in rape cotyledons, leaves, flowers, roots, and hypocotyls demonstrated that 'BnMT3' gene contains two. Examining MT expression by sqRT-PCR in rape cotyledons, leaves, flowers, roots, and hypocotyls demonstrated that 'BnMT1' is expressed in each organ except the flower. 'BnMT2' and 'BnMT3' transcripts are present in all studied organs. Five-day-old cotyledons exhibited the strongest MT expression, whereas mature organs exhibited lower or approximately similar levels of expression. 'BnMT4' expression was not observed in the organs; however, it was observed in dry and germinating rape seeds. Additionally, 'BnMT1' and 'BnMT2' are expressed both in dry and germinating seeds. 'BnMT3' transcripts were not observed in dry seeds but were apparent at the 24th hour of imbibition. During next 12 hours the expression level of 'BnMT3' increases approximately 6-fold and lasts through the 5th day, when the seedling develops. The results suggest that 'BnMT4' may regulate germination prcesses. Organ-specific expression of rape MTs was demonstrated, suggesting that these genes play significant roles in embryogenesis, pollen germination, fruit ripening, senescence and thus may potentiate proper plant development.
Labour market integration of first and second generation Turkish migrants compared: a German case study

Turkish migrants are no homogeneous group. This conclusion resulted out of previous research that attempted to draw inferences about this migrant group by analysing it as a whole. Since generalisations are stronger the more individual differences are taken into account, this thesis is looking at first and second generation Turkish migrants respectively in order to reach conclusive statements about their performance on the German labour market. The research question under investigation is looking at the difference in labour market integration between first and second generation Turkish migrants in Germany. By analysing their integration not just on labour market aspects, but on determinants of labour market integration (cultural, social, identificational and educational) as well, a context is provided for that allows for strong conclusions about the integration status of Turkish migrants on the labour market. The basis form national statistics stratified by generation as well as individual samples that are subject to secondary review. By comparing chosen characteristics such as the employment rate, the unemployment status, the sector employment and salary, it will be stressed that the second generation is much better integrated structurally than their parents. However, it should be noted that their integration cannot yet be labelled a success
Engagement and Performance in Physics: The Role of Class Instructional Strategies, and Student's Personal and Situational Interest

This study aimed to analyse situational and personal interest in Physics, to establish how both are affected by two instructional strategies (provide opportunities of choice, and make explicit the relevance of contents), and to determine how strategies and interest influenced engagement, disaffection, and performance. Participants were 430 second-year science-technology Baccalaureate students (52.4% girls). Structural equation models corroborated the hypotheses: situational and personal interest were improved by these two instructional strategies. Moreover, both modalities of interest and teaching strategies enhanced academic engagement and performance, protecting students from disaffection. Mediated effects between the assessed variables were also significant.
An Experimental and Numerical Study on the Effect of Different Types of Sleepers on Track Lateral Resistance

Lateral resistance of railway track is one of the most important parameters in lateral stability. This parameter depends! on the conditions of different components of ballasted railway track (such as density of ballast layer, sleeper spacing, type of sleeper, etc.). From this perspective, type of sleeper has an important effect on lateral resistance. However in some conditions, in technical and economical investigations, using a special type of sleeper is not avoidable. In this research, concrete, wooden, and steel sleepers are studied using experimental and numerical analysis by finite element method. According to the experimental results, concrete sleeper B- 70 with 2.06 tons has the most lateral resistance among three types of sleepers. Steel and wooden sleepers with the amounts of 1.32 and 1.10 tons are in the next ranking. On the other hand, numerical analysis (modeled according to field conditions) shows that the lateral resistance of concrete, steel, and wooden sleepers is equal to 2.10, 1.36, and 1.15 tons, respectively.
Asset Prices and Hyperbolic Discounting

This paper explores the implications of hyperbolic discounting for asset prices and rates of return. Hyperbolic discounting has no effect on the equity premium. However, by making people less patient, causes stock prices to be lower, and interest rates higher, than with exponential discounting. In addition, hyperbolic discounting dampens the marginal effect of risk on stock prices, relative to the exponential case.
Effects of Seed Priming on Germination Characteristics of Bromus Species under Salt and Drought Conditions

4 Abstract It has been estimated that about nine million square kilometers of the world's arid rangelands have been turned into man- made deserts over the past half century. B. inermis was introduced as a livestock improvement crop, it has since invaded natural prairies and grasslands, outcompeting native grasses and decreasing biodiversity. The increasing frequency of dry periods in many regions of the world and the problems associated with salinity in irrigated areas frequently result in the consecutive occurrence of drought and salinity on cultivated land. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of seed priming on germination characteristics of Bromus species under stressful conditions. For osmopriming treatment, Bromus seeds were immersed in -0.6 MPa of PEG solutions at 25°C for 12 hours under dark conditions and seed were soaked for 12h in distilled water for hydropriming treatment.Drought condition was simulated by using PEG6000 according to Kuffman formula. Our results showed that Bromus could be categorized as a salt tolerant plant and its more tolerate to salinity than drought stress. Seed priming is a good seed enhancement technique for improving seed germination and faster seed germination of Bromus seeds.
Yet Another Shade of Deduction. On measuring deductive flexibility and how it may relate to other cognitive abilities

The article describes the construction process of Deductive Flexibility Test  considered a difficult deductive reasoning measure – and the research on correlations between fluency in difficult deductive reasoning and other cognitive abilities. The main goal in the research was to examine the relations between Deductive Flexibility Test scores and results of Raven’s Advanced Progressive Matrices – fluid intelligence test. Additionally, the measures of the need for cognitive closure and epistemological understanding were included in the study. The results of the study revealed that Deductive Flexibility Test is a reliable instrument and thus can be used for research purposes. We found low or even no statistically significant correlations between the chosen variables. The directions of further research are discussed.
Cosmology of Einstein’s NOW

Bijective epistemology results confirm models of “space-time” and “empty” space have no counterpart in physical universe. Time is a numerical order of material changes, i.e. motion in universal space where time is not its 4th dimension. NASA results confirm universal space is “flat”, means it corresponds to the Euclidean geometry. Riemann finite geometry seems not to be an adequate model of universal space. The only possible alternative is infinite Euclidean universal space which has origin in quantum vacuum where is always NOW. Universe does not run in time, on the contrary: time is a numerical order of material changes, i.e. motion which run in quantum vacuum.
Teacher’s Acts of Questioning as the Strategy to Build the Interactions in the ESP Classroom: A Case Study at a Health College

This study was aimed at exploring the unique phenomena about the acts of questioning as the strategy to build the interaction in the ESP Classroom. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach within a case study design. The data of this research were collected through observations and interviews. The findings of this study showed that there were several types of questions used by the lecturer and students to hold the interactions in the class. They were displayconvergent, referential-divergent, procedural, and motivational questions. In addition, those kinds of questions made by the lecturer and students performed several functions such as teaching through exploring background knowledge, controlling the class, and asking for clarification, assessing through evaluating comprehension and digging potentials, and stimulating through inviting participation, giving the turns or chances, and extending the interactions. In short, the existence or emergence of the features of the classroom interactions in the ESP classroom was affected by both the lecturer and students’ motives and initiations. Keywords—questions, questioning strategy; classroom interaction; ESP teaching and learning activities; lecturer and students’ motives and initiations
Technical Note: Hygroscopicity distribution concept for measurement data analysis and modeling of aerosol particle hygroscopicity and CCN activity

This study makes a relevant contribution concerning a useful way of describing aerosol mixing state with respect to hygroscopic growth and CCN activity. Presenting mixing state resolved HTDMA or CCNC measurements as cumulative distribution functions (CDF) or equivalently probability density functions (PDF) could make results reported by different research groups much better comparable than often the case in previous studies. Bearing this in mind it is important that the formalism used here is unambiguous, complete and as general and clear as possible. Below I provide some input which
A Comparative Analysis of Online Dispute Resolution Platforms

Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) brings considerable advantages over traditional litigation. It empowers consenting parties to create their own agreements and provides a greater degree of control over the dispute resolution process and the decision. With the growth of e-commerce and cross border business, the number of disputes have increased many fold which the traditional courts are feeling the burden. ODR offers a cheaper and swift way to resolve the cases outside the courts. This paper analyses the legal aspects of ODR in India while making a comparative analysis with European system.
Quantification of environment-driven changes in epiphytic macroinvertebrate communities associated to Phragmites australis

The epiphytic macroinvertebrate communities associated with the Common Reed, Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steudel, were examined seasonally from summer 2004 to spring 2005 in eleven coastal lagoons of the Llobregat Delta (NE Spain) following the method proposed by Kornijow & Kairesalo (1994). The aims of the study were to: 1) characterise and quantify changes in epiphytic macroinvertebrate communities along environmental gradients; 2) assess the contribution of elements of the epiphytic compartment to structuring the community; 3) define the optima and tolerances of selected epiphytic macroinvertebrate taxa for the most relevant ecological factors responsible for assemblage composition; and 4) identify possible epiphytic species assemblages that would allow a lagoon’s typology to be established, as well as their representative indicator species. Communities showed statistically significant seasonal variation, with two faunal peaks: one in summer, with high chironomid densities, and the other in winter, with high naidid densities. These peaks showed a clear response to the influence of environmental factors. Salinity explained the highest percentage of total variance (36%), while trophic variables (nutrients, phytoplanktonic chlorophyll-a, and total organic carbon) and epiphyton biomass (19.2 and 4% of total variance explained, respectively) were secondary. Three different epiphytic macroinvertebrate species assemblages could be defined. These assemblages were directly linked to conductivity conditions, which determined the rate of survival of certain taxa, and to the existence of a direct connection with the sea, which permitted the establishment of "brackish-water" species. In spite of the existence of these species assemblages, the species composition and biomass of epiphytic macroinvertebrates and epiphyton differed substantially between lagoons; both elements were subject to changes in the environment, which finally determined the site-to-site variation in the density and composition of the macroinvertebrate population.
Information-Price Updating and Inertia

The random duration schemela Calvo represents the most common specification of price resetting or information updating in macroeconomic models. We show that the use of a random rather than a fixed duration scheme has important implications for the dynamics of the model. Under fixed durationla Taylor, the sticky information model (Mankiw and Reis (2002)) fails to generate inertia in inflation and output. And this remains the case even in the presence of the various real rigidities that are commonly used to help the sticky price model generate inertia. The sticky price model also benefits from the random duration assumption as it allows it to produce inertia in output without an excessive degree of price stickiness. JEL class: E32 E52
HIGHER ORDER CONGRUENCES AMONGST HASSE–WEIL $L$-VALUES

Abstract For the $(d+1)$-dimensional Lie group $G=\mathbb{Z}_{p}^{\times }\ltimes \mathbb{Z}_{p}^{\oplus d}$, we determine through the use of $p$-power congruences a necessary and sufficient set of conditions whereby a collection of abelian $L$-functions arises from an element in $K_{1}(\mathbb{Z}_{p}\unicode[STIX]{x27E6}G\unicode[STIX]{x27E7})$. If $E$ is a semistable elliptic curve over $\mathbb{Q}$, these abelian $L$-functions already exist; therefore, one can obtain many new families of higher order $p$-adic congruences. The first layer congruences are then verified computationally in a variety of cases.