Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Van Graan-Van der Watt Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology 27(1) 2014

The use of case docket analysis as a crime information product is often documented as significant to many criminal fact-finding activities. Despite the often theoretical reference to case docket analysis in literature, such as research papers and crime reports, the understanding and real-life experiences of criminal investigators, crime analysts and crime researchers regarding the practicability of this product remain silent. Insight into the dynamics of case docket analysis could inform these role-players of the value of case docket analysis as an effective crime information product. This article explores and describes criminal investigators’, crime analysts’ and crime researchers’ first-hand understanding and operational experiences about the ‘what’, ‘why’ and ‘how’ of case docket analysis to assist in uncovering the hidden transcripts in crime data and translating such data into usable empirical evidence. The data was generated from a sample of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit detectives, experts from the Investigative Psychology Unit (IPU) of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and crime analysts and information managers attached to the SAPS’s Crime Information Management Centre (CIMC) and Organised Crime Unit. The experiences of the selected sample were probed by means of semi-structured interviews. From the results of this research it was confirmed that docket analysis serves to understand holistically the different dynamics and contributing factors of crime, fuel policing and investigative decision making, analyse specific crime incidents in terms of, amongst others, modus operandi, possibilities for linkages and narrows down the scope of an investigation. This study concluded that case docket analysis is information-driven and a viable and effective crime information product that has the potential to narrow the focus of criminal investigation. Finally, this article recommends the implementation of a more specific and analytical approach to case docket analysis as opposed to a generalised and haphazard approach. It is the view of the authors that the aforementioned approach would contribute significantly to a more pragmatic methodology which gives due credence to criminal investigation as a systematic and organised search for the truth.
Discourse Deixis and Coreference: Evidence from AnCora

Proceedings of the Second Workshop on Anaphora Resolution (WAR II). Editor: Christer Johansson. NEALT Proceedings Series, Vol. 2 (2008), 73-82. © 2008 The editors and contributors. Published by Northern European Association for Language Technology (NEALT) http://omilia.uio. no/nealt . Electronically published at Tartu University Library (Estonia) http://hdl.handle. net/10062/7129 .
Real World Objects as Media for Augmenting Human Memory

This paper describes wearable interfaces for augmenting human memory, i.e., providing users with functions for archiving, transporting, exchanging, and retrieving their experiences by employing real world objects as memory storage, in everyday life. A user conceptually encloses his/her experiences gathered through his/her sense organs into real world objects by simply touching the objects. He/she can also disclose and experience for himself/herself the augmented memories stored in an object by the same operation. This paper presents the following two wearable modules/interfaces for augmenting human memory: the “Ubiquitous Memories” and the “I’m Here! ” The Ubiquitous Memories provides users with the functions for associating augmented memories with real world objects. The “I’m Here! ” retrieves the last recorded augmented memory which contains the target object indicated by the user by automatically and continuously detecting objects held by the user. We believe that the above modules can be integrated into a memory albuming system.
Probability Distribution and Option Pricing for Drawdown in a Stochastic Volatility Environment

This paper studies the probability distribution and option pricing for drawdown in a stochastic volatility environment. Their analytical approximation formulas are derived by the application of a singular perturbation method (Fouque et al. [7]). The mathematical validity of the approximation is also proven. Then, numerical examples show that the instantaneous correlation between the asset value and the volatility state crucially affects the probability distribution and option prices for drawdown.
Spatio-temporal impact of climate change on the groundwater system

Given the importance of groundwater for food production and drinking water supply, but also for the survival of groundwater dependent terrestrial ecosystems (GWDTEs) it is essential to assess the impact of climate change on this freshwater resource. In this paper we study with high temporal and spatial resolution the impact of 28 climate change scenarios on the groundwater system of a lowland catchment in Belgium. Our results show for the scenario period 2070–2101 compared with the reference period 1960–1991, a change in annual groundwater recharge between −20% and +7%. On average annual groundwater recharge decreases 7%. In most scenarios the recharge increases during winter but decreases during summer. The altered recharge patterns cause the groundwater level to decrease significantly from September to January. On average the groundwater level decreases about 7 cm with a standard deviation between the scenarios of 5 cm. Groundwater levels in interfluves and upstream areas are more sensitive to climate change than groundwater levels in the river valley. Groundwater discharge to GWDTEs is expected to decrease during late summer and autumn as much as 10%, though the discharge remains at reference-period level during winter and early spring. As GWDTEs are strongly influenced by temporal dynamics of the groundwater system, close monitoring of groundwater and implementation of adaptive management measures are required to prevent ecological loss.
LOCAL INTENSITY AND ITS DYNAMICS IN MULTI-NAME CREDIT DERIVATIVES MODELING

OF THE DISSERTATION Local Intensity and its Dynamics in Multi-Name Credit Derivatives Modeling by Ming Shi Dissertation Director: Paul Feehan We import the problems and techniques developed for the local volatility model in equity derivatives to multi-name credit modeling, propose and solve analogous problems. In particular, we analyze the properties of the local intensity of the default counting process and explore the stochastic evolution of the local intensity surface under the “Topdown” credit modeling framework. The analogue of Dupire formula, Gyongy’s theorem, backward and forward equations are developed and parametric factor models for the dynamics of the local intensity surface will be discussed.
Motivation and Quality of Work Life among Secondary School EFL Teachers

This study set out to investigate the relationship between quality of work life and teacher motivation among 160 secondary school English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers in Tehran, Iran. In addition, 30 of the participants were randomly selected to take part in follow-up interviews which asked why they felt the way they reported. The results revealed that the participants enjoyed a medium level of quality of work life and experienced a medium-to-low level of motivation. In addition, a significant relationship was found between motivation and quality of work life categories. Furthermore, the subscales of the quality of work life that best predicted teacher motivation were identified. The findings of this study have implications for teacher educators and educational decision makers in bringing about higher levels of motivation and quality of work life among English language teachers.
A Comparative Study of the Effect of Interlocking Directorates on Merger Target Selection under Different Merger and Acquisition Modes

This paper, taking the directors of listed companies as point of penetration, studies the effects of interlocking directorates on the company’s merger decisions. With a focus on interlocking directorates’ influence on the selection of M & A targets, a Probit regression test was conducted by pairing potential M & A targets to real acquisition sample according to the industry of the real sample. The innovation of this paper lies in the study of whether there is a significant difference in the effect of interlocking directorates through differentiating various M & A modes, including horizontal mergers, vertical mergers and mixed mergers. The empirical analysis concludes that when there are interlocking directorates in merger company and potential target company, it is more likely for the potential target to be the object company. What’s more, by comparison, when the acquiring company and the target company are from different industries, there is greater impact of interlocking directorates, and the effects are stronger in vertical mergers than in mixed mergers and horizontal mergers.
Analytical information system for control and spectral analysis of geomagnetic field and space weather parameters

Long-term experimental researches in various spheres prove an influence of space weather, geomagnetic field, its variations and anomalies on systems and objects of various origins. The estimation of the influence requires an effective approach to analyze the principles of distribution of geomagnetic field parameters on the Earth’s surface, its subsoil and in circumterrestrial space. It is a complicated problem to be solved and it is mostly concerned with monitoring, analytical control and visualization of parameters of space weather, geomagnetic field and its variations. The most effective and obvious solution to this problem is supposed to be an analytical information system, which is based on integrating of geomagnetic and space weather data into a single information space. In this paper the authors suggest the solution, which is based on modern geoinformation and web technologies and provides the mechanisms to calculate, analyze and visualize parameters of geomagnetic field and its variations. The most attention here is paid to research and development of integrated information space for monitoring and analytical control of parameters of space weather, geomagnetic field and its variations. The integrated information space is based on the set of conception, models, and methods and represented as analytical information system GEOMAGNET (https://www.geomagnet.ru). The system provides an effective integration of geomagnetic and space weather data into single information space for specialists in various spheres a tool for operative monitoring, analytical control, modeling and visualization.
Soil compressibility in transient unsaturated seepage analyses

Most levee underseepage and uplift analyses are based on steady-state seepage and can yield conservative results. Although computations are simpler and steady-state seepage parameters are easier to determine and readily available, transient unsaturated seepage analyses are more representative of levee seepage conditions because boundary conditions acting on the levee or floodwall and saturation change with time, which induce pore-water pressure and seepage changes with time in the embankment and foundation strata. In addition, these boundary conditions, e.g., flood surge or storm event, are rapid such that steady-state conditions may not have time to develop in the embankment and some foundation materials. Transient seepage analyses using a floodwall case study indicate that as soil compressibility of the underseepage layer decreases, rapid landside pore-water pressures increase and can approach steady-state values. The transient results also indicate that uplift factors of safety during the flood event a.
Soil respiration in Mexico: Advances and future directions.

Soil respiration (RS) is a CO2 efflux from the soil to the atmosphere defined as the sum of autotrophic (respiration by roots and mycorrhizae), and heterotrophic (respiration of microorganisms that decompose fractions of organic matter and of soil fauna) respiration. Globally, RS is considered to be the second largest flux of C to the atmosphere. From published literature it is clear that its main controls are soil temperature, soil moisture, photosynthesis, organic matter inputs and soil biota composition. Despite its relevance in C cycle science, there have been only twenty eight studies in Mexico in the last decade where direct measurement of gas exchange was conducted in the field. These studies were held mostly in agricultural and forest ecosystems, in Central and Southern Mexico where mild subtropical conditions prevail. However, arid, semi-arid, tropical and wetland ecosystems may have an important role in Mexico’s CO2 emissions because of their extent and extensive land use changes. From the twenty eight studies, only two provided continuous measurements of RS with high temporal resolution, highlighting the need for long-term studies to evaluate the complex biophysical controls of this flux and associated processes over different ecological succession stages. We conclude that Mexico represents an important opportunity to understand its complex dynamics, in national and global context, as ecosystems in the country cover a wide range of climatic conditions. This is particularly important because deforestation and degradation of Mexican ecosystems is rapidly increasing along with expected changes in climate.
Comparison of self-control and metacognition components in normal minors and juvenile delinquents at correction and rehabilitation centers

Self-control and cognition are among the factors involved in the tendency toward delinquency. The aim of this study was to compare self-control and metacognition components in normal minors and juvenile delinquents at correction and rehabilitation centers. This was a causal-comparative descriptive study. The statistical sample included 70 juvenile delinquents (55 boys and 15 girls), selected via convenience sampling. The boys were at the correction and rehabilitation center of Tabriz and the girls were referred to the detention center of morality police by the intelligence department of police in Tabriz. The normal minors included 70 high-school students (55 boys and 15 girls) who were matched with the case group in terms of age, sex, and education. Data collection tools included Tangney’s self-control scale and metacognition scale. Results showed that there were significant differences in the self-control variables between juvenile offenders and normal minors. Moreover, there were significant differences in the metacognition components between the juvenile offenders and normal minors. This means that juvenile offenders had low self-control and metacognition. Adoption of socially accepted behaviors is strictly related to self-control and metacognition. Adolescents with low self-control ability and impaired metacognition are less adaptive to social norms.
Base catalyzed transesterification of wild apricot kernel oil for biodiesel production

Prunus armeniaca L. grows wildly and is also cultivated at higher altitudes in temperate regions of Pakistan. Its kernel is a rich source of oil but its biodiesel production properties have not yet been exploited. During the present investigation, some quality parameters of kernel oil like acid value, free fatty acid content (as oleic acid), iodine value, specific gravity and saponification value pertaining to biodiesel production were studied. Biodiesel was produced through base (NaOH) catalyzed transesterification. An oil/methanol molar ratio of 1:6 and treatment of sodium methoxide with molecular sieves prior to mixing with kernel oil offered the higher (93%) biodiesel yield which is 4% higher than without the use of molecular sieves. Fuel properties, such as density, specific gravity, kinematic viscosity, color, flash, cloud and pour point were in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D 6751. However, the cloud, and pour points were slightly higher than the conventional diesel fuel. Results of the present investigation revealed that pre-treatment of methoxide with molecular sieves can improve the yield of biodiesel and the biodiesel produced through base catalyzed transesterification of wild apricot kernel oil has fuel properties quite comparable to those of mineral diesel and thus can be successfully utilized for applications in compression-ignition engines.
Testing for imperfect competition on EU deposit and loan markets with Bresnahan's market power model

Bresnahan and Lau developed a model of profit maximising oligopoly banks in order to determine the degree of market power of the average bank. The equilibrium price equation includes a mark up, which is not used at all under perfect competition, partly used under oligopoly or monopolistic competition and fully used under monopoly. The data requirements of the model allow testing of possible use of market power for submarkets. This article investigates the degree of competition on both the deposit and loan markets in nine EU countries, both apart and jointly. The hypothesis of perfect competition can be rejected for the deposit market of the 'entire' EU, for the deposit markets of Germany and Spain and for the lending markets of Germany, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the UK. Nevertheless, these markets are characterised as highly competitive, because the use or abuse of market power is very limited.
Beyond the diffusion tensor model: The package dti

Diffusion weighted imaging is a magnetic resonance based method to investigate water diffusion in tissue like the human brain. Inference focuses on integral properties of the tissue micro structure. The acquired data are usually modeled using the diffusion tensor model. Since the homogeneity assumption behind this model is invalid in large portion of the brain voxel more sophisticated approaches have been developed.
The Hidden Impact of Mobile Information Systems: a case study of social interaction

Laptops have been around since the 1980s, but the revolution in smaller handheld computing devices has given organisations many opportunities to develop and expand their enterprise information systems while posing a number of new challenges to designers and users. The use of handheld devices removes many of the traditional constraints associated with using corporate information systems through stationary computers. However, this newfound freedom may lead to major and unexpected changes in human behaviour and social interaction amongst handheld users and their clients. This paper reports on some implementation experience in the use of handheld computing devices in a major Australian healthcare provider. The case study shows that the social interaction between system users and between system users and their clients may be impacted significantly by the use of handheld devices. The case study further highlights the importance of understanding the social impact of using handheld devices in situations where the service delivered by the organisation depends on a personal relationship between system users and their clients.
motor function classification system Serebral Palsili Çocuklarda Robotik Rehabilitasyonun Motor Fonksiyon Üzerine Etkileri

Meandros Med Dent J 2018;19:211-8 ORCID ID: orcid.org/0000-0002-3064-2878 Ad dress for Cor res pon den ce/Ya zış ma Ad re si: Meral Bilgilisoy Filiz MD, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Clinic of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Antalya, Turkey Phone : +90 505 647 58 40 E-mail : mbilgilisoy@gmail.com Received/Geliş Ta rihi : 06.02. 2018 Accepted/Ka bul Ta ri hi : 26.02. 2018 Anah tar Ke li me ler Robotik rehabilitasyon, serebral palsi, kaba motor fonksiyon sınıflama sistemi
A New General Linear Convolution Model for fMRI Data Process

General linear model (GLM) is the most popular method for functional magnetic resource imaging (fMRI) data analysis . However, its theory is imperfect. The key of this model is how to constitute the design-matrix to model the interesting effects better and separate noises better. For the purpose of detecting brain function activation , according to the principle of GLM,a new convolution model is presented by a new dynamic function convolving with design-matrix,which combining with t-test can be used to detect brain active signal. The fMRI imaging result of visual stimulus experiment indicates that brain activities mainly concentrate among v1and v2 areas of visual cortex, and also verified the validity of this technique.
hCOA3 stabilizes COX1 and promotes cytochrome c oxidase assembly in human mitochondria

Significance. ABSTRACT Cytochrome c oxidase (COX) or complex IV of the mitochondrial respiratory chain plays a fundamental role in energy production of aerobic cells. In humans, COX deficiency is the most frequent cause of mitochondrial encephalomyopathies. Human COX is composed of 13 subunits of dual genetic origin, whose assembly requires an increasing number of nuclear-encoded accessory proteins known as assembly factors. Here, we have identified and characterized human CCDC56, an 11.7 KDa mitochondrial transmembrane protein, as a new factor essential for COX biogenesis. CCDC56 shares sequence similarity with the yeast COX assembly factor Coa3 and was termed hCOA3. hCOA3 -silenced cells display a severe COX functional alteration owing to a decreased stability of newly synthesized COX1 and an impairment in the holoenzyme assembly process. We show that hCOA3 physically interacts with both the mitochondrial translation machinery and COX structural subunits. We conclude that stabilizes co-translationally and promotes its assembly with COX partner subunits. Finally, our results identify hCOA3 as a new candidate when screening for genes responsible for mitochondrial diseases associated with COX deficiency.
A REVIEW OF RESEARCH IN MOBILE ASSISTED COLLABORATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING

The article reviewed a selection of research in the field of foreign language teaching into mobile assisted collaborative language learning (Collaborative MALL) – the practice of applying mobile technologies, e.g., applications on mobile phones and laptops, in language teaching context. This review aimed to examine: (1) popular theoretical frameworks previous collaborative MALL research was based upon; (2) merits of applying collaborative MALL in language classroom; (3) strengths and shortcomings of previous studies’ research design and (4) implications for future research as well as for language teaching practice. The findings indicated that three common pedagogical approaches in collaborative MALL studies were game-based, task-based and seamless learning. The confirmed educational affordances of collaborative MALL systems involved facilitating language learners’ collaborative learning process, personalizing learning experience, improving linguistic achievement and enhancing learning motivation/autonomy. Previous research was additionally found to have strong theoretical frameworks, well-designed mobile applications, and examination of both learners’ linguistic improvement and their attitudes towards the technology implementation. However, several methodological weaknesses in previous studies were also identified, e.g., lacking control group in experimental design, insufficient information about the language test format and unclear grading process. Further research with more rigorous research design is warranted to explore the efficacy of collaborative MALL in augmenting learners’ linguistic accomplishments with new mobile applications and in different educational contexts.