Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Sustainable Geometric and Bio-Cultural/Cultural Models of Human Society: The Role of Non-Capitalist Cooperation in Times of Civilizational/Environmental Crisis

The Sustainable Complex Triangular Cells (SCTC) and bio-cultural/cultural models of human society are employed here. Regarding SCTC model, the cell areas represent the individual´s carbon footprint. Scalene triangles represent each individual in the present competitive standard (inward arrows). Equilateral triangles (outward arrows) are “summed” so as forming cooperative-hexagonal bodies leading to a collaborative model of society, reducing the total carbon footprint area as regard the formal analogous sum of each individual (inward) non-cooperative triangle. We particularly have focused on environmental global limits of the capitalist system, with SCTC modeling an accelerated global anti-ecological “scalenization” process from the 29 crisis to the present neoliberal stage of capitalism. Employing again the SCTC model, we describe and exemplify instable and short lifetime “islands” built up through evanescent local process of “cooperative equilateralization” (outward arrows) in the last 40 years. Such non-capitalist features were “mixed in” with competitive “scalenized” features of the capitalist “ocean”. In the final topic, we will consider bio-cultural (Nowak and Wilson) models of the human history and a cultural (Weber-Alberoni) model for great inflexions in the western history. All these models intersect via human cooperation. Particularly, that last model is complementary to the above small and instable “islands” sketch: but now we deal with western religious and secular, non- capitalist, purely cooperative experiences, which correspond to the above labeled SCTC “cooperative equilateralization”. Such weber-alberonian “islands” may be – some few times - sufficiently stable for rapid and great expansions leading, e.g., to a “civilizational/environmental jump” in the presently menaced planet.
Population Genetic Structure among Intra-Annual Arrival Waves of the Japanese Eel Anguilla japonica in Northern Taiwan

A previous study showed that the Japanese eel Anguilla japonica Temminck and Schlegel is not a panmictic species, as it is divided into low- and high-latitude groups, but it shows no significant genetic differentiation among year cohorts in the same habitat. However, based on hatching dates back-calculated from otolith of elvers recruited in Taiwan in the winter, the arrival waves of elvers are from different intra-annual cohorts with separate spawning times. To test if temporal genetic differentiation exists within intra-annual cohorts, 7 polymorphic microsatellite DNA loci were examined. Four arrival waves of Japanese eel elvers were collected from a single location in northern Taiwan from Nov. 2000 to Mar. 2001. Deviations from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium were found in three of the 7 loci after the Bonferroni correction, and five of the 7 loci were used for a genetic variation test. No significant genetic differentiation was observed among the overall sample (F(subscript ST)=0.0029, p=0.173), and subtle, but significant, differentiation was only found between temporal cohorts of Nov. and Dec. 2000 (F(subscript ST)=0.0111, p=0.008). The phylogenetic tree indicates patchiness among elver waves with samples of Nov. 2000 significantly separated from the others. The assignment test, however, showed a high mixing rate among each cohorts. These results indicate that arrival waves of elvers in consecutive months at the same habitat exhibit subtle genetic patchiness but overall lack significant temporal genetic variations.
Explaining Asset Pricing Puzzles Associated with the 1987 Market Crash

The 1987 market crash was associated with a dramatic and permanent steepening of the implied volatility curve for equity index options, despite minimal changes in aggregate consumption. We explain these events within a general equilibrium framework in which expected endowment growth and economic uncertainty are subject to rare jumps. The arrival of a jump triggers the updating of agents' beliefs about the likelihood of future jumps, which produces a market crash and a permanent shift in option prices. Consumption and dividends remain smooth, and the model is consistent with salient features of individual stock options, equity returns, and interest rates.
Research of Cloud Security Communication Firewall Based on Android Platform

To solve communications security problems of smartphones, this paper analyzes today's firewall models' lopsided and mechanized characteristic and points out their defects and limitations. Then this paper proposes a new communications firewall model based on the Android platform innovatively with combination of today's hot cloud technology. By using a C/S architecture, black-grey list mechanism and cloud push and collecting system, this firewall can filter harassing phone calls and spam messages effectively and rapidly, as well as collect, process, share information dynamically. This system fully relieves the workload of the client and embodies the future firewall's development trend.
Personality predictors of self-handicapping as a behavioral manifestation of the individual's self-efficacy deficit

In line with a more liberal approach (Snyder & Smith, 1982) to the conceptualization of self-handicapping, empirical data were collected that characterize the personality predictors of self-handicapping as a manifestation of the individual’s self-efficacy deficit, reflected in coping behavior, rather than as a self-esteem safeguarding strategy. A group of 120 undergraduates took part in the study. Using correlational, factor, and multiple regression analyses, we found that the major personality predictors of self-handicapping are (1) proneness to the emotion-focused reactive coping, when confronted with problems in the course of goal-striving, (2) a low level of the conditions of self-evolution as a component of “Dispositional characteristics of self-evolution” (Kusikova, 2012), and (3) a low level of conscientiousness as a broad personality trait. No significant correlations of self-handicapping with self-esteem were found. The specific perspective in this study is determined by the conceptualization of self-handicapping as a proactive disengagement emotion-focused coping strategy, indicative of the individual’s self-efficacy deficit
On the properties of special functions generating the kernels of certain integral operators

The paper is an investigation of the analytic properties of the recently introduced Melnikov's $\Xi$-functions $\Xi_N^{[\bf k]}(x)$ for $N=1,2$. These functions play an important role in understanding the spectral characteristics of a class of operators underlying the dynamics of matter relaxation processes in attractive fields, as they generate the kernels of the principal parts of these operators. We reveal the representations of $\Xi$-functions in terms of the Gauss and Clausen hypergeometric functions. Differential-difference and differential equations satisfied by these functions are found. The results represent both a fundamental contribution to the theory of special functions and potentially useful tools in matter relaxation in a field, nanoelectronic electrolyte-based systems, charge carriers dynamics in media with obstacles.
OPTIMIZING MODELS FOR PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY CONTROL USING A GENETIC ALGORITHM

In order to make the Economic Production Quantity (EPQ) model more applicable to real-world production and inventory control problems, in this paper we expand this model by assuming that some imperfect items of different product types being produced such as reworks are allowed. In addition, we may have more than one product and supplier along with warehouse space and budget limitation. We show that the model of the problem is a constrained non-linear integer program and propose a genetic algorithm to solve it. Moreover, a design of experiments is employed to calibrate the parameters of the algorithm for different problem sizes. In the end, a numerical example is presented to demonstrate the application of the proposed methodology.
SMOReS: Sparse Matrix Omens of Reordering Success

Despite their widespread use, sparse matrix computations exhibit poor performance, due to their memory-bandwidth bound nature. Techniques have been developed that help these computations take advantage of unexploited data reuse by transforming it into data locality, generally improving performance. One such technique is to reorder the matrix prior to running a computation on it. However, reordering a matrix takes time and does not always provide performance improvements. We present a classification model that predicts, with 82% accuracy and no significantly incorrect predictions, whether reordering a matrix will improve the performance of the matrix power kernel, Ax [13]. Our classifier is an ensemble of decision stumps generated by the AdaBoost [6] learning algorithm and is trained on 60 matrices with a wide range of memory footprints and average number of nonzeros per row.
A Fusion of Trace Transform and Hamming Distance with Multiresolution Technique for Improved Accuracy Approach Face Based Identification

This paper proposes a highly robust method for face recognition with variant illumination, scaling, rotation, blur, reflection and difference emotions (smiling, angry and screaming). Techniques introduced in this work are composed of two parts. The first one is the detection of facial features by using the concept of multi-resolution Trace transform. Then, in the second part, the Hamming distance is employed to measure and determine of similarity between the models and tested images. Finally, our method is evaluated with experiments on the AR and XM2VTS facial databases and compared with other related works (e.g. Eigen face, Enhance-EBGH, Hausdorff ARTMAP and Original Trace-Hamming). The extensive experimental results show that the average of accuracy rate of face recognition with variant pose, illumination, scaling, rotation, blur, reflection and difference expression is very high and it was found that our proposed method performed better than the other related works in all cases.
Knowledge processes: a foundation using structural equation modeling

Nowadays knowledge itself is nothing new, but how to effectively management it is a concern of all organizations, inclusive of university. In Malaysia, there is concern by university libraries to manage knowledge scientifically in order to keep pace with scientific development and to reduce the gap between Malaysian university libraries and those of developed countries. The evolutionary of Knowledge Management (KM) has become the key concern for librarians and libraries. This paper reported a SEM result that involves 305 lead users at six selected Malaysian university libraries through an online survey. As such, a structural equation modeling (SEM) has been used to generate a versatile statistical modeling tool in the social sciences research. It’s gained popularity across many disciplines, due to its generality and flexibility. This is to elicit opinion of the lead users on the relationship between knowledge processes (i.e. creation, acquisition, capture and sharing) and KM practices. In this regards, the major contribution of this study is to provide groundwork of empirical evidence about knowledge processes and its relations with KM practices at Malaysian university libraries. It is hoped that this structural model could become one of a theoretical model foundation in KM practices in Library and Information Science environment. Furthermore, this research can also be executed in other countries to explore the status of KM practices in other parts of the world.
A case study of crop structure modelling and decision risks managing by using a stochastic programming model

A B S T R A C T We built up a stochastic linear programming crop structure model. We assume the sale prices as well as the yields of the cultivation sectors as stochastic variables and the variables of cost data calculations as deterministic. A farm operating in the Loszhat in Hajdusag provided the data for resources and cultivation technologies. For searching the optimal risk management variety we performed Monte Carlo simulations by using Risk Optimizer 4.5 software. Values of the goal functions were analyzed by statistically. In terms of the measurement of risks we provide different decision alternatives for the crop structure. Evaluating the results of the simulation runs decision makers could choose from alternatives that most suit their risk attitudes.
Quantitative reconstructions of terrestrial climate are highly sought after but rare, particularly in Australia. Carbon isotope discrimination in plant leaves (Δleaf) is an established indicator of past hydroclimate because the fractionation of carbon isotopes during photosynthesis is strongly influ

1. Geography, Environment and Population, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia; 2. Sprigg Geobiology Centre, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia; 3. Department of Earth Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia; 4. School of Geography, Politics & Sociology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom; 5. NERC Isotope Geosciences Facilities, British Geological Survey, Keyworth Nottingham, NG12 5GG, United Kingdom; 6. Centre for Environmental Geochemistry, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom; 7. Griffith School of Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia; 8. Queensland Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation
An Exploration of Speaking Anxiety with Kurdish University EFL Learners

The issue of language learning anxiety has been widely researched and investigated in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) settings. However, there have been very few studies conducted on this issue in Kurdistan, specifically about speaking anxiety in English classes. This study, therefore, aims to investigate Kurdish students' perceptions about the sources contributing to English language speaking anxiety in the context of universities of Kurdistan. It then proposes possible learning and teaching strategies to overcome this problem or at least decrease it. The present study also provides fresh approaches and feasible pedagogic implications for foreign language instructors to create a safe and low anxiety environment in English classes. In this qualitative research, a survey strategy was applied by means of both semi structured interview and questionnaire methods for the purpose of data collection. For achieving the study purposes, thirty students were selected purposively who were studying English language at Soran University, Faculty of Arts . Key words: Speaking anxiety, English as a foreign language (EFL), sources, strategies, Kurdish EFL learners
Environmental-Friendly Catalytic Oxidation Processes Based on Hierarchical Titanium Silicate Zeolites at SINOPEC

Since it was claimed by EniChem in 1983 for the first time, titanium silicate‐1 (TS‐1) zeo‐ lite presented the most delightful catalytic performance in the area of selective organic oxidation reactions. To enhance the mass diffusion property, hierarchical titanium silicate with hollow cavities within crystal was prepared by using a post‐synthesis treatment in the presence of organic template, and then, it was commercially produced and employed in many industrial catalytic oxidation processes, such as propylene epoxidation, phenol hydroxylation, and cyclohexanone ammoximation. Moreover, we also developed several totally novel oxidation reactions on hollow titanium silicate (HTS) zeolite, i.e., Baeyer‐ Villiger oxidation of cyclohexanone and chlorohydrination of allyl chloride with HCl and H 2 O 2 . In all cases, HTS shows much better catalytic performance than TS‐1, attribut‐ ing to the mass diffusion intensification by introducing hollow cavities. On the other hand, enormous works on synthesizing hierarchical TS‐1 zeolites with open intracrystal‐ line mesopores have been done via silanization treatment and recrystallization. Based on them, several bulk molecule oxidation processes with tert‐butyl hydroperoxide, such as epoxidation of fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) and large olefins, have been carried out. As a consequence, hierarchical TS‐1 zeolites supply a platform for developing environ‐ mental‐friendly catalytic oxidation processes to remarkably overcome the drawbacks of traditional routes.
CIRCLES ROUTING PROTOCOL FOR WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK

Abstract: Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) is an emerging technology for monitoring physical world.WSN consists of large number of sensor nodes operated by battery mostly in harsh environment. These wireless nodes are very limited in battery power and communication processes. Gathering sensed information in an efficient manner is critical to operate the sensor network for a long period time. In this paper, a new Routing Protocol CRP (Circles Routing Protocol) is proposed. The CRP is developed for achieving QoS (Quality of Service) in terms of network life time, power consumption, packet delivery, and network throughput by distributing the energy load among all sensor nodes. The dynamic behavior of the proposed CRP depends on executing the following steps.Firstly, CRP cutting down the playground into many clusters by using the advantage of the grid construction to physically partition the playground into many small individual clusters. Secondly, CRP electing one node in each cluster, as a Cluster Head (CH), form a circular chain within each cluster to collect and fuse data from the other nodes. Thirdly, CRP collecting every four adjacent clusters in one group called inter four clusters. Then, CRP constructing a circular chain within these four clusters containing the four CH nodes. Fourthly, CRP electing one of these CH nodes as an inter CH node to collect and fuse data from the other CH nodes. Finally, CRP constructing a circular chain containing the four inter CH nodes. Then CRP electing one of inter CH nodes to be the outer CH node which collects and fuses the datafrom the other nodes and subsequently transmit this data to the Base Station (BS). In the performanceanalysis, we use the NS-2 Simulator as a simulation technique to study and analysis the performance ofCRP protocol. To verify from the correctness of the obtained performance results, we compare the CRPresults with those obtained from LEACH (Low-Energy Adaptive Clustering Hierarchy) and PEGASIS(Power-Efficient Gathering in Sensor Information System) protocols.
Suppression of phonon‐mediated hot carrier relaxation in type‐II InAs/AlAsxSb1 − x quantum wells: a practical route to hot carrier solar cells

InAs/AlAsxSb1 − x quantum wells are investigated for their potential as hot carrier solar cells. Continuous wave power and temperature‐dependent photoluminescence indicate a transition in the dominant hot carrier relaxation process from conventional phonon‐mediated carrier relaxation below 90 K to a regime where inhibited radiative recombination dominates the hot carrier relaxation at elevated temperatures. At temperatures below 90 K, photoluminescence measurements are consistent with type‐I quantum wells that exhibit hole localization associated with alloy/interface fluctuations. At elevated temperatures, hole delocalization reveals the true type‐II band alignment, where it is observed that inhibited radiative recombination due to the spatial separation of the charge carriers dominates hot carrier relaxation. This decoupling of phonon‐mediated relaxation results in robust hot carriers at higher temperatures, even at lower excitation powers. These results indicate type‐II quantum wells offer potential as practical hot carrier systems. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Intake, digestibility, and nitrogen balance of rations containing different levels of murumuru meal in sheep diets

This study aimed to assess the potential use of increasing levels of murumuru cake ( Astrocaryum murumuru var. murumuru, M art.) (MC) in sheep diets as a replacement for Mombasa grass ( Panicum maximum Jacq). Metabolic tests were performed with 20 castrated male sheep at Embrapa Amazonia Oriental, Belem, Para, during 26 days. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design, with five diets and four replications. MC0: 100% grass; MC10: 10% MC and 90% grass; MC20: 20% MC and 80% grass; MC40: 40% MC and 60% grass; and MC60: 60% MC and 40% grass. The intake and the coefficient of apparent digestibility of dry matter (DMI and CDDM), organic matter (OMI and CDOM), crude protein (CPI and CDCP), neutral detergent fiber (NDFI and CDNDF), acid detergent fiber (ADFI and CDADF), ether extract (EEI and CDEE), cellulose (CELI and CDCEL), hemicellulose (HEMI and CDHEM), and nitrogen balance (NB) of experimental diets were determined. The intake of mineral material (MMI) and lignin (LIGI) were also determined. The DMI, OMI, MMI, CPI, NDFI, and ADFI displayed a decreasing linear effect with the replacement of Mombasa grass by MC in the diet. The EEI and the LIGI presented quadratic effects according to the replacement levels of MC in the diet. The CDDM, CDOM, and CDHEM displayed increasing linear effects, between MC0 and MC60. The CDEE, CDNDF, CDADF, and CDCEL displayed a quadratic effect, with optimum replacement levels of 56.65%, 41%, 31.33%, and 27.46%, respectively. The nitrogen balance presented a negative linear effect in the range of 0% to 60% of murumuru cake. One can conclude that murumuru cake is an alternative to the dietary supplementation of ruminants in replacing the Mombasa grass because it provides an increase in the digestibility of nutrients for sheep. However, a limited replacement level must be implemented, considering that from 27.46%, 31.33%, 41%, and 56.65% replacement, a decline occurs in the CDCEL, CDADF, CDNDF, and CDEE, respectively, although a negative nitrogen balance does not occur.
What Works in Adult Sex Offender Treatment? A Review of Prison-and Non-Prison-Based Treatment Programs

An evaluation of 21 sex offender prison-and non-prison-based treatment programs was undertaken using the format of the University of Maryland’s 1997 report to the U.S. Congress. Eight of the studies were deemed too low in scientific merit to include in assessing the effectiveness of the treatment. Of the remaining studies, approximately 50% showed statistically significant findings in favor of sex offender treatment programs. Of six studies that showed a positive treatment effect, four incorporated a cognitive-behavioral approach. Non-prison-based sex offender treatment programs were deemed to be effective in curtailing future criminal activity. Prison-based treatment programs were judged to be promising, but the evidence is not strong enough to support a conclusion that such programs are effective. Too few studies focused on particular types of sex offenders to permit any type of conclusions about the effectiveness of programs for different sex offender typologies.
Assessment of Regeneration Projects in Urban Areas of Environmental Interest: A Stated Choice Approach to Estimate Use and Quasi-Option Values

We adopt an attribute-based stated choice approach to evaluate public preferences over planning alternatives for an urban site of environmental interest. Since such projects involve some uncertainty and irreversibility, special attention is devoted to the estimation of quasi-option values associated with project development. Two distinct measures for the quasi-option value are estimated, and both coefficients indicate that the public place significant value on the reduction of the possibility of adverse irreversible effects: a more prudent development strategy is valued at about four times greater than a procedure that provides a greater chance of an undesired outcome. Furthermore, the study involves elicitation of intertemporal preferences over projects with different time spans, and estimation of the implicit discount rates: the values obtained seem high if compared with standard discount rates applied to public projects, but not far from interest rates on consumption found in the market.