Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Self-Compassion Levels in Music and Non-Music Students.

Self-compassion is a relatively new construct that is viewed as an alternative to self-esteem . Self-compassion can be described as how individuals view themselves when encountering failure or obstacles . The purpose of this study was to examine how college-age music students report self-compassion in comparison to non-music students . We hypothesized a difference in self-compassion levels between music students and non-music students as there are reported differences in personality traits and anxiety between musicians and their non-music peers . Self-compassion levels were evaluated in two data collections using the 26-item Self-Compassion Scale with an added self-report prompt examining frequency of performance anxiety in the second study . Both studies revealed no significant difference in self-compassion levels between groups, although a significant correlation was detected between experiences of performance anxiety and a self-compassion subcomponent: overidentification . While these results did not reveal a difference between groups, performance anxiety in musicians may be related to perceived self-compassion .
Developing a Test Stand to Verify Accuracy of Conducted Research at the Early Design Stages of Active Descent Systems of Spent Launcher Stages

Background/Objectives: This article deals with the make-up of a test bench and justifies selected parameters of an experimental model unit, heat carrier and model liquid. Methods: The authors employed mathematical and physical simulation. It should be stated that the necessity of solving a number of specific problems arises during physical simulation. Findings: A physical model of model liquid gasification has been described. A methodological approach has been suggested to assure accuracy of physical simulation as exemplified by investigation the model liquid gasification process based on a set of criteria that ensure accuracy and objectiveness of the physical model. The efficiency of suggested measures for enhancing experimental research accuracy has been provided. Due to the application of the suggested methodological approach on the developed test bench, the following results are achieved: experimental research data accuracy is enhanced; measurement reliability is enhanced; and fewer resources are spent for the experiments. Application/Improvements: Basic criteria of physical simulation in the field of heat and mass transfer that were developed are universal, simple and easy to be applied to research of a great variety of sophisticated technical systems.
The development of the syntax-information structure interface: Greek learners of Spanish

Recent acquisitional studies reveal that formal properties at the lexicon-syntax interface are in place before discursive properties at the syntax-discourse interface. It has been argued that this phenomenon results from learners’ deficits with interpretable discursive features like [focus]. This study claims that the phenomenon derives from learners’ deficits with the un-interpretable formal features responsible for regulating the occurrence of discursive focus, whereas learners’ representation of interpretable focus features are intact. This claimwas tested by conducting a study with Greek learners of non-native Spanish at three proficiency levels. Learners judged Subject-Verb and Verb-Subject order with intransitives (unergatives and unaccusatives), which is constrained both formally (Unaccusative Hypothesis at the lexicon-syntax interface) and discursively (presentational focus at the syntax-discourse interface). Results confirm that, while the general ‘syntax-before-discourse’ observation is correct, learners’ source of persistent deficits with discursive properties derives from the uninterpretable feature that regulates the syntactic realisation of focus. This implies that learners are sensitive to the (interpretable) [focus] feature, but are unable to grammaticalise it syntactically.
UAVGuidance Algorithms via Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes

The goal here is to design a path-planning algorithm to guide unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for tracking multiple ground targets based on the theory of partially observable Markov decision processes (POMDPs). This study shows how to exploit the generality and flexibility of the POMDP framework by S. Ragi ( ) • E.K.P. Chong Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA e-mail: shankar.ragi@colostate.edu; shankar.ragi@gmail.com; edwin.chong@colostate.edu K.P. Valavanis, G.J. Vachtsevanos (eds.), Handbook of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, DOI 10.1007/978-90-481-9707-1 59, © Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 201 1775
Organization of Research Work of Students in Russia

One of the most effective ways to improve the competence of graduates in the conditions of scientific and technological progress and the transition to knowledge economy is the organization of research work of students. The article deals with topical issues of the organization of such work at a technical university, it identifies the main directions for the development of their creative and scientific activity, motivation and competence in the field of their future profession. The article defines factors that have great influence on the motivation of a student’s research work and its effectiveness not only in consolidating professional competencies, but also in obtaining managerial skills necessary for a modern specialist. The role of research work in shaping the qualities necessary for a modern leader of any level is noted: responsible citizenship and high intellectual culture. Examples of methods and means for formation of these important managerial qualities in the process of research work are given. The authors have classified the criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the research activities of students, analyzed the current requirements for high school teachers in organizing this work at a technical university. At the same time, researchers note the role of university management in providing this process with the necessary material and intellectual resources. Key words—student research work, engineering education; technical university; competence; motivation; management skills; professional.
The Use of Modal Auxiliary Verbs in Horoscope: A Corpus-Based Study

Horoscope is a regular content in women’s magazine. Horoscope contains modal auxiliary verbs which are used to establish familiarity and relationship. As modal auxiliary verbs are among the most problematic grammatical items in teaching and learning of English, horoscope can be used as authentic teaching and learning material. The present study is a corpus-based approach which seeks to investigate word frequency and examine the use of modal auxiliary verbs in the horoscope section of English women’s magazines. Three bestselling Malaysian female magazines from the year of 2011 to 2013 were analysed. The corpus consists of horoscope from 108 magazine issues. The data were analysed using AntConc and Editpad Pro to generate frequency lists and concordance lines. Both the frequency lists and the concordance lines were analysed to discover the use of modal auxiliary verbs in horoscope. It was found that the most frequent modal auxiliary verbs used in horoscope are will and may to express prediction and possibility. The least used modal auxiliary verbs are should and must which are modals of necessity and obligation. The pronoun you is the most frequent lexis in every horoscope entry. Based on findings from this study, horoscopes can be used to teach the modal auxiliary verbs in addition to prescribed Malaysian textbooks.
Web Personalization for E-Marketing Intelligence

As the Web is growing exponentially, online marketing has been changed by the newly provided technological capacities and digital channels of sales. Online marketing or e-marketing is the adaptation and development of marketing strategies in the Web environment and includes all factors that affect a Web site’s efficiency, like the idea, the content, the structure, the interface, the implementation, the maintenance, the promotion and the advertising. Since more and more businesses are using the Web to conduct their activities, issues like interface usability, easy navigation and effective 701 E. Chocolate Avenue, Suite 200, Hershey PA 17033-1240, USA Tel: 717/533-8845; Fax 717/533-8661; URL-http://www.idea-group.com IDEA GROUP PUBLISHING This chapter appears in the book, Contemporary Research in E-Marketing, Vol. 1, edited by Sundeep Krishnamurthy. Copyright © 2005, Idea Group Inc. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of Idea Group Inc. is prohibited. Web Personalization for E-Marketing Intelligence 49 Copyright © 2005, Idea Group Inc. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of Idea Group Inc. is prohibited. supporting services become critical and influence their success dramatically. However, one important problem that arises is that Web users are confronted with too many options. Currently, Web personalization is the most promising approach to alleviate this information overload and to provide users with tailored experiences. It improves user interaction with Web sites and offers them the ability to establish long-term and loyal relationships. The scope of this chapter is to give a comprehensive overview of research issues on personalized e-marketing applications. We focus on the importance of personalization as a remedy for the negative effects of the traditional “one-size-fitsall” approach. Next, we explore the different steps of the personalization process providing information about interesting research initiatives and representative commercial tools for producing personalized Web experiences. Finally, we demonstrate the close relation between personalization and Web mining and discuss open research issues.
Erneuerbare Energien und Blockheizkraftwerke im Kraftwerksverbund : technische Effekte, Kosten, Emissionen

Ziel dieser Arbeit ist es, die Auswirkungen einer verstarkten Einbeziehung der Strombereitstellungsoptionen erneuerbare Energien und Blockheizkraftwerke in den Kraftwerksverbund zu identifieren, zu quantifizieren und zu bewerten. Daruber hinaus sind die hieraus resultierenden veranderten Anforderungen an die konventionellen Kraftwerke aufzuzeigen. Dabei sollen auch die Unterschiede zwischen den einzelnen Optionen dargestellt und verschiedene Kombinationen von diesen betrachtet werden. Hierzu erfolgt zunachst eine Analyse der Moglichkeiten und der Charakteristik der Stromerzeugung aus Windenergie und Solarstrahlung sowie durch BHKW. Die Einbeziehung eines derartigen zusatzlichen Stromangebots in den Kraftwerksverbund fuhrt zunachst zu einer Reduzierung der von den konventionellen Kraftwerken zu deckenden Last. Die dann noch verbleibende Last ist in ihrer Charakteristik u. U. gegenuber der ursprunglichen Gesamtstromnachfrage verandert. Hiermit kommt es dann ggf. auch zu einer Beeinflussung der Revisionsgestaltung, der Reservevorhaltung und der Kraftwerksfahrweise. Die Bestimmung dieser Effekte erfordert eine zeitlich und ortlich hoch aufgeloste Vorgehensweise. Hierzu wurden verschiedene Simulations- und Analysemodelle entwickelt, die im einzelnen dargestellt werden. Diese Modelle werden am Beispiel eines Referenzkraftwerksparks mit einer entsprechenden Versorgungsaufgabe eingesetzt und die Unterschiede der verbleibenden Last, der Revisionsgestaltung und der Kraftwerksfahrweise zwischen einer Stromversorgung mit und ohne eine Einbeziehung erneuerbarer Energien und/oder einer Stromerzeugung durch BHKW anhand von Kenngrosen aufgezeigt.
Coping With the Stresses of Daily Life in England: A Qualitative Study of Self-Care Strategies and Social and Professional Support in Early Adolescence

The aim of our study was to examine early adolescents’ perspectives on and experiences of coping with the problems, difficult situations, and feelings that can arise in daily life in England. Our study draws on the first time point of semistructured interviews (N = 82) conducted with 9 to 12 year olds across six regions of England as part of HeadStart, a mental health and well-being program. Using thematic analysis, eight main themes were derived from the dataset relating to participants’ coping behavior: activities and strategies, disengaging from problems, standing up for yourself, acceptance of problems, social support, HeadStart support, other professional support, and hiding feelings or problems. The findings enhance our understanding of how early adolescents manage their problems outside of professional input, highlight where professional input could seek to influence or bolster early adolescents’ coping strategies, and could be used to inform existing taxonomies of coping behavior.
Embedded Event and Trend Diagnostics to extract LDA Topic Models on Real Time Multi-Data Streams

Existing latent dirichlet allocation (LDA) methods make use of random mixtures over latent topics and each topic is characterized by a distribution over words from both batch and continuous streams over time. However, it is nontrivial to explore the correlation with the existence of different among multiple data streams, i.e., documents from different multiple data streams about the same topic may have different time stamps. This paper introduces a new novel algorithm based on the latent dirichlet allocation (LDA) topic model. The algorithm includes two main methods. The first method introduces a principled approach to detecting surprising events in documents. The embedded events and trends of the model parameters are used for filtering surprising events and preprocessing documents in an associated time sequence. The second method suits real time monitoring and control of the process from multiple asynchronous text streams. In the experiment, these two methods were alternatively executed and after iterations a monotonic convergence can be guaranteed. The advantages of our approach were justified through extensive empirical studies on two real data sets from three news and micro-blogging respectively.
A Proximity Phrase Association Pattern Mining of unstructured text

Text and web mining are too complex task for large unstructured text. So we introduced a simple method to find patterns for unstructured text. It is a framework for optimized pattern discovery. We introduced a class of proximity phrase association patterns for finding patterns that optimizes the given statistical measure. By using this framework we can easily organize the large set of documents and web pages.
Study Segmentaion and Matching of Chinese POIs Based on Lucene

该文针对现有的中文POI(points of interest)匹配中存在的不足,提出了基于角色标注的中文POI匹配的方法,提高了POI匹配的准确性和效率。 其基本思想是:根据在POI匹配中的作用,在对POI分词的基础上用HMM(Hide Markov Model隐马模型)对POI的切分单位进行角色标注,切分单位的角色不同,其在匹配过程中的地位也不同,在精确匹配失败后,再根据角色信息进行模糊匹配,从而提高了中文POI匹配成功率。
Design and Gait Synthesis for a 3D Lower Body Humanoid

Bipedal locomotion is a challenging control engineering problem due to the non-linear dynamics and postural instability of the bipedal form. In addition to these challenges, some dynamical effects such as the ground reaction force are difficult to model accurately in simulation. To this end, it is essential to develop physical hardware to validate walking control strategies and gait generation methods. This thesis develops an on-line walking control strategy for humanoid robots and the electromechanical design of a physical platform for experimental validation. The first part of the thesis presents the development of a 14 degrees-of-freedom (DOF) lower body humanoid robot. The initial electromechanical design of the proposed system is derived from dynamic modeling of a general multibody system. Kinematic trajectories for the lower body joints are extracted from motion captured human gait data to form the preliminary design specifications. The drivetrain components are selected by analyzing the mechanical power requirements, torque-speed profiles, efficiency and thermal characteristics of actuators. The supporting mechanical chassis and power transmission system are designed to raise the center-of-mass (to reduce the swinging inertia of each leg) while minimizing the overall weight of the system. Refining the design of a complex multibody robotic system like the biped is an iterative process. The mechanical model of the system is transferred from Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) software to a dynamic simulator for analysis and the design is revised to improve performance. This iterative approach is necessary as small changes in the mechanical model can have significant impact on the overall dynamics of the system as well as implications for control design. A streamlined prototyping toolchain is developed in this thesis to extract the relevant kinematic/dynamic parameters of a mechanical system in CAD and automatically generate the equivalent system in a dynamic simulator. This toolchain is used to revise the electromechanical design and generate forward dynamics simulations. The second portion of this thesis develops a novel walking control strategy for on-line gait synthesis for 3D bipedal robots based on Wight’s Foot Placement Estimator (FPE) algorithm. This algorithm is used to determine the desired swing foot position on the ground to restore balance for a 2D bipedal robot. The FPE algorithm is extended to the general 3D case by selecting a suitable plane in the desired direction of motion. Complete gait cycles are formed by combining a finite state machine with the 2D FPE solution along the selected plane. Gait initiation is accomplished by computing state-dependent task space trajectories on-line to produce a forward momentum along the selected plane. A wholebody motion control framework (Jacobian-based prioritized task space control scheme)
The Rashomon effect in the perception of coaching sessions and what this means for the evaluation of the quality: a grounded theory study

ABSTRACT To enhance the value of coaching provision, coaching sessions are assessed as part of the accreditation of coaches by professional bodies and through the selection of coaches for programmes in organisations. However, the idea of the quality of a coaching session and a valid standpoint from which such an assessment can be made, remain problematic. Using constructivist grounded theory, this study explores how coaching sessions are perceived by three parties: clients, coaches and groups of coaches acting as observers. Analysis of the multiple perspectives on each of six sessions shows a significant discrepancy between them supporting the relevance of the Rashomon effect in coaching, based on Kurosawa’s (1950) film, ‘Rashomon’ in which different witnesses provide conflicting accounts of the same events. The study questions the practice of prioritising first or third-person perspectives when the quality of a coaching session is assessed and addresses the potential implications of the identified issues for coaches, assessors and educators of coaching.
Brand authenticity leads to perceived value and brand trust

Purpose This paper investigates consumer perceptions of brand authenticity (BA), perceived value (PV) and brand trust (BT) into the context of craft beer market. The purpose of this paper is to examine the statistical associations between these constructs as well as the three antecedents of BA: individuality, consistency and continuity. Design/methodology/approach The survey, delivered in an online format, was completed by 749 respondents from the USA. These respondents were gained through a basic simple random sampling technique. After conducting data analysis techniques such as reliability, correlation and regression, all five research hypotheses were accepted. Findings All three antecedents of BA were found to have significant influence on the first-order construct. Also, BA was shown to have a substantial effect on both PV and BT. The relationship between brand individuality and BA was the most significant of the five, while the association between BA and PV was found to be the least significant. Originality/value Prior research on BA, the majority of which has involved a qualitative approach, has been severely limited. The authors’ work deepens the study of the effects of BA, or its various antecedents, on PV and BT, enhancing the research with an empirical, quantitative analysis. In addition to the shortage of investigation related to these factors, there has been a nearly complete absence of the application of these variables to the craft beer market.
Macroeconomic Cycles in China

This paper investigates the macroeconomic cycles China has experienced since the onset of reform in the late 1970s. It finds that the recurrent inflationary episodes that characterize the cycles are associated primarily with surges in the main components of aggregate demand. The most recent cycle stands out in achieving for the first time a reduction in inflation without a major slowdown in growth. The soft landing was facilitated by a number of factors, including increases in capacity as a result of the surge in investment spending early on in the cycle.
Intrusion Detection System Based on Misuse Detection and Abnormal Detection

With the rapid development of Internet, network security is more and more important, and the skills used by hackers to intrude systems are getting more and more mature. Among all the attacking techniques,those attacks inside Intranet take a large proportion, and the firewalls nowadays can't satisfy demands for network security, so more and more studies have been focused on intrusion detection systems. This paper analyzes the theories named misuse detection and abnormal detection, and based on it, constructs a detection system called IDS, which has been proved to be able to detect most of the existing intrusions.
A fragility approach to sustainability – researching effects of education

Purpose Management education trainers are increasingly called upon to train students to devise interventions for sustainable development in business settings. Due to the dominant reductionist paradigm, these interventions may lead to unwanted side effects. Teaching students about unacknowledged feedback loops in complex systems should prevent them from choosing “the most obvious” intervention without considering unwanted side effects.The current study aims to report the effects of teaching a systems perspective, applied to transport systems, on students’ opinions and expressed paradigms. The following questions are addressed: Do students adhere to the techno-centric paradigm, believing technology, innovation and growth can solve all types of threats for sustainable development, while neglecting low probability, high impact events? Are paradigms held by students coherent? Can teaching lead to a change in opinions and paradigms held by students? Design/methodology/approach Measures for several systems concepts (i.e. functional stupidity, paradigms and fragility) are taken across a wide sample of university students. Posttests of some key items are taken for a subsample that followed a sustainability and systems perspective in a course on transport economics. Findings A large share of students think that technology can solve different types of problems in sustainable development (a kind of weak sustainability), but their paradigms tend to be a mix of conflicting opinions. Though student opinions on topics that were explicitly treated in the course have changed, neither a wider paradigm shift nor significantly more coherent paradigms can be confirmed. Originality/value The results show that even though students can be taught about the unwanted side effects and limitations on specific techno-fix interventions, this does not automatically translate into a critical mind-set toward techno-fixing in general.