Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Multicore Processor Performance Analysis

Central Process Units (CPUs) are becoming the standard processors of current computing systems design. With the increasing performance requirements, the number of transistors on single chip unit cannot grow exponentially due to the limit area, power, and heat dissipation, etc. Therefore, multicore processor design has become a trend for current processor design. A multicore processor is an integrated computing component composed of several (two or more) CPU cores that can execute the program instructions. The individual cores can execute multiple instructions in parallel, thus significantly increasing the performance of programs which takes advantage of the unique architecture. In this survey, we introduce several aspects to demonstrate a thorough survey for multicore processor, including (1) The Need for Multicore CPU; (2) The Need for Performance Analysis; (3) The Ways of Evaluating multicore CPU Performance; (4) Factors that Affects the Performance; and (5) Multicore Benchmarking. Finally, we will discuss the existed problems, as well as future directions of multicore processor design and give the conclusions of our multicore performance analysis survey. Keywords—multicore processor, system design, performance analysis, power management, throughput analysis, benchmarks.
A novel subspecies-specific primer targeting the gyrase B gene for the detection of Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. brasiliense

Abstract. Joko T, Soffan A, Muhammad Saifur Rohman MS. 2019. A novel subspecies-specific primer targeting the gyrase B gene for the detection of Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. brasiliense. Biodiversitas 20: 3042-3048. Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. brasiliense is one of the major causative bacterial pathogens of the soft rot disease in various crops. It has a high virulence and a wide range of hosts in the tropics and the subtropics. Most often, conventional methods are not able to accurately distinguish P. carotovorum subsp. brasiliense from other subspecies. Thus, this study aimed to design a specific gyrase B gene (gyrB) -based primers for the detection and identification of soft rot pathogen. The specific primers design was based on the alignment using gyrB gene sequence data from P. carotovorum subsp. brasiliense and other data from the GenBank. The primers comprised of F-gyr-Pcb (5’-CAC AGG CAC CGC TGG CTG TT-3’) and R-gyr-Pcb (5’-CGT CGT TCC ACT GCA ATG CCA-3’) with an amplicon of 336 base pairs. The specificity of the primers pair was verified both in silico and in polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, where the primers could only detect P. carotovorum subsp. brasiliense. Primers’ sensitivity was determined by qualitative PCR with a detection limit of less than 0.5 ng/µL of genomic DNA. Hence, the proposed detection tool can be beneficial to advance further studies on the ecology and epidemiology of soft rot diseases.
THE EFFECTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AGGRESSIVE CHARACTERISTICS AMONG THE PERFORMANCE IN LEARNING DRIVING SKILLS

Young, novice drivers constitute a disproportionate percentage of fatalities and injuries in road traffic accidents around the world. This study, attempts to identify the effects of psychological aggressive characteristics among the performance in learning driving skills. Anger as a general concept can be defined as a multidimensional construct that can be expressed at the cognitive, emotional, psychological and behavioral level (Eckhardt, Norlander & Deffenbacher, 2004). Driving rage is an extrapolation of the general concept of road rage (Deffenbacher et al., 2003). Steering wheel anger, in other words, is conceptualized as a frequent and intense tendency to become angry while driving (Deffenbacher et al., 2003). The results of this study are showing a significant difference between the driving skills acquired by those who have a lower score at the “anger” scale and we also revealed that there is a negative correlation (r= -7.4) between the level of skills and the level of the “anger” parameter.
Chapter-1 Introductory Background and Framework of the Study

This chapter discusses introductory background and framework of the study. It presents research questions, objectives and hypotheses of the thesis. A conceptual research model and research methodology, along with various statistical tools that have been used in analyzing data have also been discussed. The chapter ends with significance and limitations of the study, followed by structure of the thesis.
Short Communication: Intraspecific genetic diversity and population subdivision of rabbitfish (Siganidae: Siganus canaliculatus) in urbanized reefs of Jakarta Bay, Indonesia

Abstract. Madduppa H, Margaretha MK, Bramandito A, Prartono T, Subhan B, Arafat D, Anggraini NP. 2019. Short Communication: Intraspecific genetic diversity and population subdivision of rabbitfish (Siganidae: Siganus canaliculatus) in urbanized reefs of Jakarta Bay, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 20: xxxx. Indonesian coral reefs and seagrass are heavily influenced by human activities through pollution and habitat loss, and sea-level rise or the increase of ocean temperature due to the global change. In the Jakarta Bay and Seribu Islands, marine communities have been impacted by an increase in eutrophication and sedimentation levels. As a result, these habitats became degraded and could affect their associated organisms such as rabbitfish. Genetic diversity and population structure can provide information about a long-term condition in an aquatic organism. The study was conducted to assess genetic diversity and population structure of rabbitfish (Siganus canaliculatus) across an environmental gradient in Jakarta Bay and Seribu Islands. A total of 31 individuals were collected using gillnet in study sites. A molecular marker mitochondrial Cytochrome oxidase 1 (CO1) was used to amplify DNA. The result of the phylogenetic tree formed two major clades, which generally separate northern and southern region of Seribu Islands populations. AMOVA analysis showed significant genetic differentiation between the population of Siganus canaliculatus in the north zone (National Park) and south zone Seribu Island (FST = 0.38, p<0.005). The highest haplotype diversity (Hd) of Siganus canaliculatus contained was observed in the north (Pulau Semak Daun) and south (Pulau Damar) in both as moderate (0.50). Nucleotide diversity ( ) of Siganus canaliculatus was categorized as low (0.076) to moderate (0.500). Environment and humans seem to affect the value of genetic diversity, and as the study suggests, a significant population subdivision makes this population vulnerable.
A Wall-Like Visualization for Spatio-Temporal Data

—Understanding how data evolves in space and time is an essential task in many application domains. Despite the numerous visual methods (e.g., showing the data on a map or plotting a time graph) that have been proposed to facilitate this task, the exploration of data with references to space and time still remains challenging. In this work, we present a novel concept for visualizing spatio-temporal data that refer to 2D geographical space and 1D linear time. The idea is to construct a non-planar slice – called the Great Wall of Space-Time – through the 3D (2D+1D) space-time continuum. Different visual representations can be projected onto the wall in order to display the data. We suggest using the wall’s vertical extent to map the dimension of time and to color-code individual bricks within the wall. Alternatively, a parallel coordinates plot can be shown at the wall. Compared to existing approaches, the wall has the advantage that it shows a closed path through space with no gaps between the information-bearing pixels on the screen. Hence, our novel visualization has the potential to be a useful addition to the user’s toolbox of techniques for exploring the spatial and temporal evolution of data.
Deleteriuos effects of immobilization upon rat skeletal muscle: role of creatine supplementation

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of creatine feeding (5 g kg 1 body weight day ) upon the deleterious adaptations in skeletal muscle induced by immobilization. Methods: Male Wistar rats were submitted to hind limb immobilization together with three dietary manipulations: control, supplemented with creatine for 7 days (along with immobilization) and supplemented with creatine for 14 days (7 days before immobilization and together with immobilization). Muscle weight (wet/dry) was determined in the soleus (SOL) and gastrocnemius (GAS). The analysis of lean mass was performed by DEXA and myosin heavy chain (MHC) distribution by SDSPAGE. Results: After 14 days of creatine loading, immobilized SOL and GAS total creatine content were increased by 25% and 18%, respectively. Regardless of dietary manipulation, the immobilization protocol induced a decrease in the weight of SOL and GAS (Po0.001). However, creatine feeding for 14 days minimized mass loss in the SOL and GAS (Po0.05). Our findings also indicate that creatine supplementation maximizes the expected slow-to-fast MHC shift driven by immobilization (Po0.05). Conclusions: Previous creatine supplementation attenuates muscle wasting induced by immobilization. This effect is associated with the increment of intramuscular creatine content. & 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
CO2 Separation by Using a Three-stage Membrane Process

ABSTRACT In this work, a three-stage membrane process for CO2 separation was proposed and optimized. The results of this study revealed that the proposed technology is a suitable process for the CO2 separation at higher concentrations. In addition, MATLAB was used to simulate and obtain the optimal operational parameters for a three-stage membrane process. A partial cycle was established, and the CO2 was recovered from the permeation side of the second-stage membrane, which enhanced the purity of the CO2 gas stream. The results of this study indicated that when the CO2 concentration was higher than 50% at a flow rate of 100000 Nm3 d–1, CO2 separation could be achieved under optimal operating conditions. Under conditions where the membrane areas were 2400, 3800, and 1800 m2 for the first-, second-, and third-stage membranes, respectively, and where the operational pressure at the first- and third stage membranes were 3.0 and 2.5 MPa, respectively, the CO2 separation fraction was higher than 90%, and the CH4 loss rate was less than 5%. The results of this study indicate a high potential for practical application.
CONTENT ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE USED IN NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT SLOGANS

This study aims to identify and analyse the figurative language that are used in newspaper advertisement slogans in The Star. Apart from that, this study also aims to identifythe types of industries that uses newspaper as their medium of advertising. A content analysis was used as a research method for this study. This study employs McQuarrie and Mick’s (1996) and Perrine’s (1992) theory of figurative language. The finding of this study reveals that metaphor and rhyme are the most used figurative language in newspaper advertisement slogans. The finding also shows that the industry that uses newspaper advertisement the most is healthcare and education.
Challenges addressed : Resilience through failure avoidance : New detectors of failure precursors and improved prediction workflow

Failure avoidance relies on runtimes, OS, and system management environments to perform failure prediction and proactive actions. Making failure avoidance a credible solution for Exascale resilience supposes (i) to improve failure prediction drastically and (ii) to adapt the relevant software layers for failure avoidance. This white paper proposes an approach to address the most critical problem: improving failure prediction drastically.
Marine productivity and synoptic meteorology drive summer-time variability in Southern Ocean aerosols

Abstract. Cloud–radiation interactions over the Southern Ocean are not well constrained in climate models, in part due to uncertainties in the sources, concentrations, and cloud-forming potential of aerosol in this region. To date, most studies in this region have reported measurements from fixed terrestrial stations or a limited set of instrumentation and often present findings as broad seasonal or latitudinal trends. Here, we present an extensive set of aerosol and meteorological observations obtained during an austral summer cruise across the full width of the Southern Ocean south of Australia. Three episodes of continental-influenced air masses were identified, including an apparent transition between the Ferrel atmospheric cell and the polar cell at approximately 64∘ S, and accompanied by the highest median cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) concentrations, at 252 cm−3. During the other two episodes, synoptic-scale weather patterns diverted air masses across distances greater than 1000 km from the Australian and Antarctic coastlines, respectively, indicating that a large proportion of the Southern Ocean may be periodically influenced by continental air masses. In all three cases, a highly cloud-active accumulation mode dominated the size distribution, with up to 93 % of the total number concentration activating as CCN. Frequent cyclonic weather conditions were observed at high latitudes and the associated strong wind speeds led to predictions of high concentrations of sea spray aerosol. However, these modelled concentrations were not achieved due to increased aerosol scavenging rates from precipitation and convective transport into the free troposphere, which decoupled the air mass from the sea spray flux at the ocean surface. CCN concentrations were more strongly impacted by high concentrations of large-diameter Aitken mode aerosol in air masses which passed over regions of elevated marine biological productivity, potentially contributing up to 56 % of the cloud condensation nuclei concentration. Weather systems were vital for aerosol growth in biologically influenced air masses and in their absence ultrafine aerosol diameters were less than 30 nm. These results demonstrate that air mass meteorological history must be considered when modelling sea spray concentrations and highlight the potential importance of sub-grid-scale variability when modelling atmospheric conditions in the remote Southern Ocean.
Optimal Power Flow in Microgrids With Energy Storage

Energy storage may improve power management in microgrids that include renewable energy sources. The storage devices match energy generation to consumption, facilitating a smooth and robust energy balance within the microgrid. This paper addresses the optimal control of the microgrid's energy storage devices. Stored energy is controlled to balance power generation of renewable sources to optimize overall power consumption at the microgrid point of common coupling. Recent works emphasize constraints imposed by the storage device itself, such as limited capacity and internal losses. However, these works assume flat, highly simplified network models, which overlook the physical connectivity. This work proposes an optimal power flow solution that considers the entire system: the storage device limits, voltages limits, currents limits, and power limits. The power network may be arbitrarily complex, and the proposed solver obtains a globally optimal solution.
Imaging Diagnosis of Hepatic Tuberculosis

Purpose:To discuss the value of three-phase enhanced spiral CT and MR scanning in the diagnosis of hepatic tuberculosis.Methods:Eleven cases with hepatic tuberculosis underwent plain CT and MR scanning,10 of them underwent three-phase enhanced spiral CT scanning,2 of them underwent three-phase enhanced MR scanning.All the cases were proved by biopsy.Results:(1) Serohepatic type(n=2,four lesions). The lesions were nodular or cystic.The cystic lesions were divided into two subtypes,one was exudation subtype,and the other was fibrous subtype.The former had no calcification at the cyst wall,and was with slight inflammation in the adjacent liver parenchyma,which was slight hyperintense on T2-weighted imaging.The latter had calcification at cyst wall,and was with no inflammation of adjacent parenchyma. (2) Parenchymal type(n= 9). ① Miliary type(n=5). There were three kinds of granuloma,with or without caseous necrosis and with calcified nodule.Hepatomegaly with few nodules was shown on CT and MRI. ② Nodular type(n=4). There were two kinds of types,hyperplastic and healing nodular.Conclusion:It can offer more accurate evidences for diagnosis of hepatic tuberculosis by using three-phase enhanced spiral CT and MRI scanning.
A Feed-Foreward Dynamic Voltage Frequency Management by Workload Prediction for a Low Power Motion Video Compression

This paper proposes a feed-forward dynamic voltage and frequency management (FFDM) method to minimize the total power of software based video compression processing. This method cooperatively controls operating voltage/frequency and body bias voltage according to the workload predicted by a forward analysis to reduce both of dynamic power and leakage power. Simulation results indicate that the FFDM method can reduce power dissipation of MPEG4 encoding by 65% to 80%, depending on sequence activities.
Emphasizing the importance of digital storytelling in rural schools in Malaysia

Many teachers and students in rural schools find that digital storytelling is difficult to be implemented in the classrooms as compared to schools in the cities. This study explores how digital storytelling is accepted or rejected by teachers and students in Malaysian rural schools when it is introduced in the classroom. Digital storytelling according to Eisner (1998) allows students to share their stories outside of the traditional written form. Since communication terrain has changed dramatically over the last decade, digital story-telling is one way, which can be utilized to improve students’ communication ability. In tandem with the Malaysian government’s effort to introduce and maintain innovative teaching and learning in the classroom (Preliminary 2013-2025 Malaysia Education Report) this study focuses on the factors affecting students’ participation and communication delivery while involving in digital storytelling. It also provides ways in which teachers could engage students in classroom interaction to optimize students’ learning. This research will contribute to conceptualizing the ideas behind the perceptions of teachers and students towards digital literacy, especially in English language classrooms.
3D Milling Edge Inspection of CFRP Parts by Optical Methods

The machining including milling of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) is a challenging task, which leads often to defects like delaminations, disruptions and fiber protrusions. Countermeasures like changing tool or machining parameters have to be taken as soon as possible. So an inline inspection method is necessary. The work described in this paper is based on either a laser line scanner or a fringe projection system. Both deliver 3D point clouds, which are analyzed by a new developed model-free algorithm, which focuses on geometric deviations and fiber protrusions. The implemented algorithm shows promising results in the first evaluations. Further tests have to be done especially for complex geometries and it has to be examined if the used model-free approach is sufficient.
Supporting information for “theoretical investigation of a genetic switch for metabolic adaptation”

1 Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland 2 Department of Physics, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA 3 Division of Biology and Biological Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA 4 Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA 5 Department of Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA 6 Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
' s Response : The new TC-BC method and online instrument for the measurement of carbonaceous aerosols

We present the newly developed Total Carbon Analyzer (TCA08), and a new method for online speciation of carbonaceous aerosol with a high time resolution. The total carbon content is determined by flash heating of a sample collected on a quartz-fiber filter with a time base between 20 min and 24 h. The limit of detection is approximately 0.3 μgC, which 20 corresponds to a concentration of 0.3 μgC/m at a sample flow rate of 16.7 LPM and a 1-hour sampling time base. The concentration of particulate equivalent organic carbon (OC) is determined by subtracting black carbon concentration, concurrently measured optically by an Aethalometer, from the total carbon concentration measured by the TCA08. The combination of TCA08 and Aethalometer (AE33) is an easy-to-deploy and low maintenance continuous measurement technique for the high time resolution determination of equivalent organic and elemental carbon (EC) in different particulate 25 matter size fractions, which avoids pyrolytic correction and need for high purity compressed gases. The equivalence of this new online method to the standardized off-line thermo-optical OC-EC methods was evaluated during a winter field campaign at an urban background location in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The organic matter-to-organic carbon ratio obtained from the comparison with an Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor (ACSM) was OM/OC = 1.8, in the expected range.
Predictive Performance of Ultrasound-Determined Non-Alcoholic Fatty Pancreas Disease Severity for Intermediate and High Risk of Coronary Heart Disease

1Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea 2Department of Radiology, G SAM Hospital, Gunpo, Korea 3Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea 4Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Genetic variability, heritability and correlation of quantitative traits in little millet genotypes

Little millet (Panicum sumatrense Roth. ex. Roem. and Schultz.) is one of the small millets which is known for its nutritional value. Crop improvement is possible through exploitation of variability present in the population and understanding heritability of various traits. Hence, the present investigation was undertaken to study the genetic variability, heritability and correlation of grain yield and yield related traits. Analysis of Variance of 30 little millet genotypes revealed significant variation for all the traits studied. Grain yield recorded genotypic coefficient of variation of 23.52, while phenotypic coefficient of variation was 26.61 q/ha. Heritability ranged from 0.67 (plant height) to 0.99 (days to 50% flowering, days to maturity), while heritability for yield was 0.78. Number of tillers per plant, panicle length and fodder yield were observed to be highly and positively associated with grain yield. The present findings indicate the presence of large variability and high heritability for yield and other related traits which can be exploited for little millet improvement.