Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effective Supplier Management in Automobile Industry in Pakistan

Vendor management is a discipline that enables organizations to control costs, drive service excellence and mitigate risks to gain increased value from their vendors throughout the deal life cycle. The term vendor management is usually used within the context of business operations, but individuals may also need to manage vendors from time to time. The purpose of this paper is to provide an explanation about how the buyer and supplier management can be effective in growing industry of automobile of Pakistan. This paper highlights the PESTAL effect on the Buyer and Supplier relationship. Data collected through structured interview questionnaire (based on external and internal factors). The most significant recommendation for practitioners concerns the need to how managers can design the buyer & supplier relationship strategy so that targets can be achieved. The basic contribution of this paper is that it examines the need to develop buyer & supplier relationship for getting maximum gain for achieving production target and meet the market need.
Landscape perception in fluvial ecological restoration projects. Contributions and perspectives for the implementation of the Landscape European Convention

The European Landscape Convention instituted, at the beginning of the 2000s, a new tool for the sustainable development of territories. The landscape is recognised as "an essential component of people's surroundings, an expression of the diversity of their shared cultural and natural heritage, and a foundation of their identity" (5a). Consequently, conventionpromoted policies, aiming at landscape protection, management and planning (5b), have to be elaborated according to the aspirations of the public (1c). Moreover, the Convention recommends the landscape to be integrated in any policy with possible direct or indirect impacts on landscape (5d). Scientific research has contributed to these new issues and takes part in the implementation of the Landscape European Convention, especially within the context of environmental projects. This article aims at displaying the many contributions of a pluridisciplinary research, through the example of the restoration projects of floodplain lakes of the Rhone and Ain Rivers (1995-2005).
Efficiency issues of computing graph properties of social networks

In this paper we consider three different properties of social networks, namely the number of the different triangles, the sizes of the strongly connected components (SCC) and Linerank, which is offered as a substitute for betweenness and can be efficiently calculated on graphs with more than 10 nodes [7]. We implemented the computation of these measures in three different ways: sequentially, using the widely spread MapReduce model – Hadoop in our case – and its newly emerging rival Giraph, which is based on the Pregel system [11]. MapReduce and Pregel use distributed computation enabling high parallelization of the calculations. The algorithms calculating the above measures can be grouped into three different families. In the case of the triangles for a node only its close neighbourhood should be taken into consideration. In the case of the SCC’s at least in the sequential approach the graph should be traversed in a depth search manner, which can be prohibitively expensive for the distributive systems. Finally, Linerank can be computed by using an iterative matrix-vector multiplication. We ran our implementations on several generated and real-world networks of different sizes firstly in order to assess the degree of the benefit of parallelization offered by the last two technologies for the algorithm families. Secondly, to see for which magnitude of the size of the networks it is more beneficial to choose one the aforementioned models instead of the sequential approach.
Software-based methods for Operating system dependability

Guaranteeing correct system behaviour in modern computer systems has become essential, in particular for safety-critical computer-based systems. However all modern systems are susceptible to transient faults that can disrupt the intended operation and function of such systems. In order to evaluate the sensitivity of such systems, different methods have been developed, and among them Fault Injection is considered a valid approach widely adopted. This document presents a fault injection tool, called Kernel-based Fault-Injection Tool Open-source (KITO), to analyze the effects of faults in memory elements containing kernel data structures belonging to a Unix-based Operating System and, in particular, elements involved in resources synchronization. This tool was evaluated in different stages of its development with different experimental analyses by performing Faults Injections in the Operating System, while the system was subject to stress from benchmark programs that use different elements of the Linux kernel. The results showed that KITO was capable of generating faults in different elements of the operating systems with limited intrusiveness, and that the data structures belonging to synchronization aspects of the kernel are susceptible to an appreciable set of possible errors ranging from performance degradation to complete system failure, thus preventing benchmark applications to perform their task. Finally, aiming at overcoming the vulnerabilities discovered with KITO, a couple of solutions have been proposed consisting in the implementation of hardening techniques in the source code of the Linux kernel, such as Triple Modular Redundancy and Error Detection And Correction codes. An experimental fault injection analysis has been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed solutions. Results have shown that it is possible to successfully detect and correct the noxious effects generated by single faults in the system with a limited performance overhead in kernel data structures of the Linux kernel.
Oceanographic Conditions near the Spawning Ground of Southern Bluefin Tuna: Northeastern Indian Ocean

Hydrographic surveys and surface current observations using satellite tracked buoys were conducted from December, 1992 to February, 1993, near the spawning ground of southern bluefin tuna, Thunnus maccoyii, in the water between Australia and Indonesia to study the larval feeding and transport environment. The surface of the observation area was covered by warm tropical water. Warm water was also observed along the west coast of Australia extending from the North West Cape. The thickness of the surface mixed layer was about 20 to 50 m and chlorophyll-a concentration in the surface mixed layer was very low. The subsurface chlorophyll maximum lay at 50–75 m. Surface geopotential anomalies along the meridional observation line west of Australia showed an eastward geostrophic flow. The trajectories of satellite tracked drifting buoys revealed a meso-scale dominating current with eddies of about 100–300 km in diameter with a weak mean westward current of about 6 cm/s. Horizontal dispersion coefficients estimated from the Lagrangian auto-correlation function increased almost linearly at first and became almost constant at about 3.6 × 103 m2/s after about 6 days from release. The influx rate of larvae of southern bluefin tuna into the Leeuwin current was evaluated with a simple diffusion/advection model based on the results of this observation.
Mechanical Properties Measurement of Polymer Films by Bulge Test and Fringe Projection

This paper aims at determining the mechanical properties such as Poisson ratio, biaxial modulus, and residual stress of polymer membranes using the bulge test and fringe projection. Under this idea, a bulge test apparatus has been developed for robust usage, under the room temperature, in industrial environments that are usually noisy and full of all kinds of vibrations. A setup of the bulge test, consisting of single chips and digital on-off valves, was used to achieve automatic precision control of pressure application to gas chamber with a circular polyimide (PI) test film fixed on the opening of it. A deformed image was then obtained via fringe projections with a series of optical apparatuses, and a 3D membrane deformation distribution was further achieved from this deformed image by some image processes that are chiefly through wavelet transformation and phase expansion. With the measurements of maximum membrane deformation versus applied pressure and given the Young’s modulus of test membrane, we could further calculate the Poisson ration (and then biaxial modulus) and residual stress of the film. Also, the measurements were validated to be highly accurate by comparison with a finite element analysis.
Relict islands of the temperate rainforest tree Aextoxicon punctatum (Aextoxicaceae) in semi-arid Chile : genetic diversity and biogeographic history

Aextoxicon punctatum, the only representative of the family Aextoxicaceae, is a tree species endemic to temperate forests of western South America. This species exhibits a disjunct distribution pattern, with few isolated populations occurring on coastal hilltops of the Chilean semi-arid zone (SAZ), 30-32 ◦ S; small populations mixed with sclerophyllous forest in some gorges of the central Chilean Mediterranean coastal range (MCR), 32-39 ◦ S; more continuous forests extended along the southern temperate coastal range (TCR), 39-43 ◦ S; and fragmented populations eastward in the south temperate central depression and Andean foothills (TAF), 39-41 ◦ S. This geographic disjunction is the result of climatic and tectonic changes that took place in southern South America since the late Tertiary, leading to the isolation of forest fragments in the SAZ from the rest of the distribution. According to palynological evidence, populations of TCR and TAF originated from postglacial population expansions from refuges located on the coastal range, north of 40 ◦ S. We examined how the present genetic structure and diversity of Aextoxicon populations in Chile reflects this biogeographic history. Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers were used to characterise genetic differences within and among 16 populations of this species throughout its natural range. AMOVA and UPGMA analysis showed high genetic differentiation between the geographically closer SAZ and MCR populations, suggesting a long history of restricted genetic exchange between populations in these two zones. Estimates of Shannon's genetic diversity and percentage polymorphism were relatively low compared with other southern temperate forest trees (mainly conifers) that were less affected by the glaciations. Positive correlations between genetic and geographic distances were found for TCR but not for TAF populations, suggesting earlier postglacial population expansion southwards along the TCR and more recent eastward migration from coastal locations to TAF during the Holocene.
Developmental stages and important periods of probability cognition in 6 to 14 year-old students

This study chose 906 students of 6 to 14 years of age and focused on the developmental stages and important periods of probability cognition. The study shows that probability cognition of students aged 6-14 experiences the following 5 stages: slow development stage I (6-7 years old), quick development stage I (8-9 years old), slow development stage II (10 years old), quick development stage II (11-12 years old) and stagnant stage (13-14 years old). Additionally, there are two important periods in students’ cognitive development: 8-9 years old is the first period and 11-12 is the second. Even at the highest development stage, students can just understand the number representation, probability distribution and fraction representation while ca not reach the mastery level, which suggests the limitation of students’ probability cognition. Accordingly, curriculum should take students’ cognitive development level into account and set reasonable cognitive objectives.
CROSS-CULTURALEQUIVALENCEOF THEORGANISATIONAL CULTURE SURVEY INAUSTRALIA

The aimof this study is to assesswhether the cross-cultural equivalence of theOrganisational Culture Survey (OCS) persist in an Australian context. The nature of the instrument is presented which includes a clear statement of its South African origin and its’ place within a logical positivist paradigm. The sample consisted of 326 respondents from a population of managers of the Australian Institute of Management. This study con¢rms the instrument’s validity and internal consistencywithin an Australian context, but that further research is required into the functional and conceptual equivalence of the survey items and dimensions underpinning the items to conclusively establish its utility. Finally, aspects of the ‘organisational culture’construct underlying the survey need revision given recent trends in related systems, complexity and chaos theories.
Development and Evaluation of AmplifyRP Acceler8 Diagnostic Assay for the Detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum Race 4 in Cotton

ABSTRACT Doan, H. K. , Zhang, S. , and Davis, R. M. 2014. Development and evaluation of AmplifyRP Acceler8 diagnostic assay for the detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum race 4 in cotton. Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-RS-13-0115.A rapid and reliable molecular diagnostic assay, AmplifyRP Acceler8, was developed for the direct detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum (FOV) race 4, a virulent genotype of the Fusarium wilt pathogen of cotton ( Gossypium spp.), in soil and cotton tissue. Unlike traditional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, the recombinase polymerase amplification based-assay described here utilizes an advanced isothermal technology where the amplification is carried out at a single constant temperature, 39°C, without the need of a thermal cycler. The AmplifyRP Acceler8 diagnos tic assay consistently detected FOV race 4 from all infected tissue samples. The test is rapid, simple, and more sensitive than conventional PCR. The AmplifyRP Acceler8 diagnostic assay detected DNA from FOV race 4 at concentrations of 1 ng/µL and above. In addition, it did not amplify DNA from other known FOV races (races 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8). The whole process from sample preparation to reading the results can be completed in as little as 30 min. The test can detect FOV race 4 from cotton taproots, petioles, and stems.
Beyond Disease Reduction : The American Heart Association ’ s Strategic Impact Goal Defining and Setting National Goals for Cardiovascular Health Promotion

This document details the procedures and recommendations of the Goals and Metrics Committee of the Strategic Planning Task Force of the American Heart Association, which developed the 2020 Impact Goals for the organization. The committee was charged with defining a new concept, cardiovascular health, and determining the metrics needed to monitor it over time. Ideal cardiovascular health, a concept well supported in the literature, is defined by the presence of both ideal health behaviors (nonsmoking, body mass index 25 kg/m, physical activity at goal levels, and pursuit of a diet consistent with current guideline recommendations) and ideal health factors (untreated total cholesterol 200 mg/dL, untreated blood pressure 120/ 80 mm Hg, and fasting blood glucose 100 mg/dL). Appropriate levels for children are also provided. With the use of levels that span the entire range of the same metrics, cardiovascular health status for the whole population is defined as poor, intermediate, or ideal. These metrics will be monitored to determine the changing prevalence of cardiovascular health status and define achievement of the Impact Goal. In addition, the committee recommends goals for further reductions in cardiovascular disease and stroke mortality. Thus, the committee recommends the following Impact Goals: “By 2020, to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20% while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases and stroke by 20%. ” These goals will require new strategic directions for the American Heart Association in its research, clinical, public health, and advocacy programs for cardiovascular health promotion and disease prevention in the next decade and beyond. (Circulation. 2010;121:586-613.)
A wave-based damage index for the analysis of the filtered response of damaged beams

This paper introduces a wave propagation-based damage index which relies on the evaluation of the strain energy distribution associated with propagating waves. The presence of localized damages typically distorts the wavefield by causing reflections and diffractions. The evaluation of such distortions, in reference to the wavefield corresponding to the undamaged structure, can be used as an indicator which potentially locates, quantifies and classifies the damage. The damage index formulation is first illustrated through a numerical model of a beam with a small notch, modeled as a localized thickness reduction. The beam's wave propagation response is simulated through the combined application of perturbation techniques and the spectral finite element method. The perturbation approach and a first order model for the beam capture the coupling between bending and axial behavior caused by the damage, and allow the prediction of mode conversion phenomena. The perturbation solution allows direct comparison between undamaged and damaged strain energy contributions, which are directly associated with perturbation solutions of different orders. The resulting damage index locates the damage along the beam length and estimates its severity. Experimentally, the damage index is implemented by considering full wavefield measurements obtained through a scanning laser vibrometer. The undamaged reference response is derived directly from measurements on the damaged component, through the application of a filtering procedure operating in the wavenumber/frequency domain.
Advanced Control Strategy of Back-to-Back PWM Converters in PMSG Wind Power System

This paper proposes a control scheme of back-to-back PWM converters for the permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) wind turbine system. The DC-link voltage can be controlled at the machine-side converter (MSC), while the grid-side converter (GSC) controls the grid active power for a maximum power point tracking (MPPT). At the grid fault condition, the DC-link voltage controller is designed using a feedback linearization (FL) theory. For the MPPT, a proportional control loop is added to the torque control to reduce the influence of the inertia moment in the wind turbines, which can improve its dynamic performance. The validity of this control algorithm has been verified by the simulation of the 2-MW PMSG wind turbine system.
Antioxidant property of leaves and calluses extracts of in-vitro grown 5 different Ocimum species

In this study, the antioxidant property of leaf and callus extracts of five selected in vitro grown Ocimum species (Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum kilimandscharicum, Ocimum gratissimum, Ocimum basilicum, and Ocimum americanum) and their respective callus extracts was investigated. The callus cultures were successfully initiated on Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) (1 mg·L) combined with different concentrations (0.1-0.4 mg·L) of kinetin as plant growth regulators. Total phenolic contents were esti- mated using the Folin-Ciocalteu reagent. 1,1-diphenyl-2- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging, ferric reducing antioxidant power, Fe 2+ chelating activity, and β-carotene- linoleic acid bleaching assays were used to determine the biological effects of the extracts. Interestingly, all the callus extracts exhibited significant (p<0.05) increase in phenolic contents and antioxidant activity. Furthermore, a liner correlation was obtained between the total phenolic contents and free radical scavenging activity (R 2 = 0.783). The extracts of leaves and calluses of Ocimum species exhibited activity in all the in vitro antioxidant assays, but its extent was less potent that the positive controls butylated hydroxyl anisole (BHA) and ascorbic acid. A higher accumulation of phenolics in the callus extracts suggests that isolation of high-concentration materials with antioxidant activivity is possible from in vitro callus cultures rather than field-grown plant organs. Furthermore, these extracts may be used as an effective preservative in the food industry.
Distribution of oxygen, sulfides and optimum temperature for sulfate reduction in Antarctic marine sediments

Measurements were made of sediment characteristics, benthic microbial activity and optimum temperature for sulfate reduction at Signy Island, South Orkney Islands, Antarctica. There was little evidence to support any seasonal variation in oxygen penetra− tion of surface sediments. Oxygen penetrated to only 1.5 to 3 mm throughout the year, de− spite bioturbation from a dense amphipod population. The distribution of acid volatile sul− fides increased with depth below 1 cm and above this, surface sediments were lighter in col− our and contained fewer sulfides. The rates of sulfate reduction increased during winter un− der sea−ice cover, and remained high after ice break up. Seasonal water temperature was relatively constant between -1.8 and 0.5C. Optimum temperature for anaerobic sediment respiration was investigated using different substrates and was found to be in the range 17-27C, suggesting that sulfate reducing bacteria are psychrotolerant as they were inhibited by low temperatures.
Morphology with Light Profile Fitting of Confirmed Cluster Galaxies at z=0.84

We perform a morphological study of 124 spectroscopically confirmed cluster galaxies in the z=0.84 galaxy cluster RX J0152.7-1357. Our classification scheme includes color information, visual morphology, and 1-component and 2-component light profile fitting derived from Hubble Space Telescope riz imaging. We adopt a modified version of a detailed classification scheme previously used in studies of field galaxies and found to be correlated with kinematic features of those galaxies. We compare our cluster galaxy morphologies to those of field galaxies at similar redshift. We also compare galaxy morphologies in regions of the cluster with different dark-matter density as determined by weak-lensing maps. We find an early-type fraction for the cluster population as a whole of 47%, about 2.8 times higher than the field, and similar to the dynamically young cluster MS 1054 at similar redshift. We find the most drastic change in morphology distribution between the low and intermediate dark matter density regions within the cluster, with the early type fraction doubling and the peculiar fraction dropping by nearly half. The peculiar fraction drops more drastically than the spiral fraction going from the outskirts to the intermediate-density regions. This suggests that many galaxies falling into clusters at z~0.8 may evolve directly from peculiar, merging, and compact systems into early-type galaxies, without having the chance to first evolve into a regular spiral galaxy.
Inverse problem for porosity estimation during solidification of TNT

In the present study, the porosity formed during the solidification process is estimated by an inverse problem technique based on particle swarm optimization. The effective heat capacity method is adopted to model the heat transfer problem. The transient-diffusive heat transfer equation is solved numerically by the finite volume method with an explicit scheme, employing the central difference interpolation function. The solution of the direct problem is compared to reference solutions. The model is applied to trinitrotoluene (TNT) solidification process. The results show that the proposed procedure was able to estimate the porosity for different Stefan numbers. The analysis of the heat flux in the mold is indicated to predict the porosity formation during the casting process.