Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Novel Approach for Recommending Items based on Association Rule Mining

Currently online shopping has become a trend. People prefer to go for online shopping. Rather than going out and shopping for themselves as it provides an easier and quicker way to purchase items of their choice with quick transactions. Recommendation systems are widely used for recommending products to the end users in their interested fields. In the existing system, most recommendations are given to the users based on the browsing history which may or may not be of user’s interest and also the quality of the recommended items may not be guaranteed. This paper aims to find the efficient approach using Data Mining concept called Association Rule Mining with content-based and collaborative filtering in order to recommend the only relevant information to the buyers. The items are recommended for the buyers based on the content of buyers past buying history and opinion of other users in order to find out the quality of the item. Association Rule mining is used for extracting the useful information from the transaction dataset and produce efficient and effective recommendation based on buyer’s interest thus satisfying the buyer in better way. Similarly for music and videos the recommendation is based on the keywords set by the Business Entity using Feature-based recommendation system.
Laser coherence meter based on nanostructured liquid crystals

We present the method for coherence length measurement using coherence meter based on hybrid liquid crystal structures doped with gold nanoparticles. The results indicate that the method is able to determine the coherence length of coherent light sources with precision of 0.01 m at wavelength range from 200 to 800 nm for wide range of initial beam powers starting from 1 mW. Given the increasing use of laser technology in industry, military, or medicine, our research may open up a possible route for the development of improved techniques of coherent diagnostic light sources.
The effects of immigration on the productive structure of Spanish regions

Immigrants have increased their participation in Spanish labour supply from less than 3 percent in 1996 to more than 13 percent in 2005. Using the factor proportion model of production, this paper analyses whether this labour supply shock has affected the industrial structure of Spanish regions. Our best specification suggests the need to include time varying region-specific effects to capture differences in technology and prices across regions. Our results confirm that, first, labour endowment differences across regions help to explain the pattern of industry specialisation across region. Second, immigrants and natives act as complementary factors in most industries. Third, the importance of factor endowment changes is relatively small compared to production technique changes and idiosyncratic industry changes in explaining the overall changes in industrial structure over 1996-2005, being only important in the case of Building, a sector where foreign workers represent an important share of its total labour force.
VERY HIGH RESOLUTION SATELLITE DATA FOR THE ANALYSIS OF SOCIO-SPATIAL INEQUALITY MEASUREMENTS , TEST SITE SÃO

The objective of this study is to measure the socio-spatial inequalities in residential areas of São José dos Campos, based on an intra-urban analysis, using QuickBird-2 satellite data. The residential space was considered to connect economic, social and political dimensions, in order to verify the corresponding stratifi cation in space. The stratifi cation can be observed at the confi guration of different residential areas, showing the social division of space. Initially the following elements were considered in the concrete space: Size of lots, Vegetation cover, Population density, Materials of roofs, Swimming pools, Shadow, Bare Soil, Organization of blocks and lots. In this work, the establishment of a correlation among spatial differentiation elements and the living space allows to understand both the social contents and the variation of social phenomena in space. The measurement of differentiation elements was possible with QuickBird-2 image data. The Object-based Image Analysis (OBIA) concept was used for the classifi cation of differentiation elements, while the visual analysis and data crossing was considered for others. The results obtained present the distribution of these elements and the identifi cation of patterns in residential areas, corresponding to different spatial occupation forms by social classes. This study shows that high resolution satellite images contribute with new and relevant information about the concrete space, at intra-urban scale and it opens new possibilities for the analysis of the inequality dimension: the socio-spatial differentiation.
Lexical Perspectives on Transitivity and Ergativity: Causative constructions in English

Fusing insights from cognitive grammar, systemic-functional grammar and Government a Binding, the present work elaborates and refines Davidse’s view that the English grammar of lexical causatives is governed by the transitive and ergative paradigms, two distinct models of causation (Davidse 1991, 1992). However, on the basis of extensive synchronic and diachronic data on verbs of killing (e.g. kill, execute, choke or drown ), it is shown that ‘transitivity’ and ‘ergativity’ are not absolute but prototypical characteristics of verbs which may be overruled by the semantics of the construal in which they occur. The variable transitive or ergative character of the verbs reveals the complex interaction between the semantics of the construction and that of the verb. The diachronic analyses further illustrate how in the course of time verbs may change their paradigmatic properties, either temporarily (e.g. the ergativization of strangle, throttle and smother ) or permanently (e.g. the ‘causativization’ of starve or the partial transitivization of abort ). The analyses show that these changes are semantically well-motivated and further illustrate the cognitive reality of the two causative models. The work explores the experiential basis of the prototypical paradigmatic behaviour of verbs (e.g. the ergative predilection of the SUFFOCATE verbs). In addition, it attempts to shed more light on the semantics and restrictions of certain constructions, such as the medio-passive, the derivation of adjectives in –able , or the derivation of agentive nominals in –er .
Bank Specific, Industry Concentration, and Macroeconomic Determinants of Egyptian Banks' Profitability

This paper aims to explain the elements that affect banks' profitability in the Egyptian banking sector during the period from 2006 to 2015. The researcher uses unbalanced panel annual data for 26 working banks in the Egyptian market. Generalized methods of moments (GMM) estimators are applied to define the most affected factors. Return on assets (ROE) and the return on equity (ROA) have been used as measurements of bank profitability. The findings of the study reveal that high profitability are associated with large bank size, large capital ratio and large operating income, while lower profitability is associated with higher non-interest income. As macroeconomic variables do affect profitability significantly, the researcher suggests that macroeconomic strategies that encourage low inflation and sustain growth rate, enhances loans expansion, boost banks' profitability.
Humanitarian Logistics – The First Week Selina Begum and Bill Ferrell

Decisions made on material flow during the first week of a natural disaster are critical for victims. Currently, decision makers appears to be making important choices based on experience and intuition with little or no support from quantitative approaches because they do not exist. This research proposes a paradigm and offers two supporting models that will assist decision makers regarding the routing of materials during the first week of a disaster. It explicitly includes information regarding the victims’ needs and the degree to which routes are available in a quantitative way that allows updating as information improves. The paradigm involves the use of information gap theory adapted to the this situation for deciding on the types of supplies to send and the Canadian traveler problem for making decisions on the routes to take.
Which School of thought better measure the concept of Market Orientation

Market Orientation (MO) is an important Marketing tool which is explained by various MO schools of thought. All schools of thought have identified the significant impact of market orientation on firm’s performance but, none of them entirely explained the concept of Market orientation (MO). Studies emphasized on different aspects of market orientation e.g., decision making, cultural aspect, market intelligence, strategic aspect & customer orientation perspective. This Research paper intends to support market intelligence perspective of (Kohli & Jaworski, 1990)due to its way to approach market orientation (MO) in three important ways; Intelligence dissemination, intelligence generation & intelligence responsiveness which helps organizations to understand current & future need of customer, dissemination of intelligence across various department & then organization-wide its responsiveness. Key words: Market Orientation (MO); Schools of thought of MO; Organizational Performance
Using the Group in Cognitive Group Therapy

Abstract:Cognitive therapy has proven useful in treating a range of problems, including anxiety disorders, depression, and mood disorders. The premise is that psychopathology is created and maintained by distorted cognitions and beliefs. The approach is to teach ways to identify and change these patterns of thought. Cognitive therapy is usually taught in individual sessions and, in certain instances, in a group setting. In the latter, there is little focus on the interaction of the group. This article advocates the use of cognitive therapy techniques in a group format, where the group becomes the agent of change.
Petrological Insights into Shifts in Eruptive Styles at Volcán Llaima (Chile)

Tephra and lava pairs from two summit eruptions (AD 2008 and 1957) and a flank fissure eruption (� AD 1850) are compared in terms of textures, phenocryst contents, and mineral zoning patterns to shed light on processes responsible for the shifts in eruption style during typical eruptive episodes at Volcan Llaima (Andean SouthernVolcanic Zone, Chile). The mineralogy and whole-rock com- positions of tephra and lavas are similar within eruptive episodes, suggesting a common magma reservoir for Strombolian paroxysms and lava effusion. The zoning profiles and textures of plagioclase record successive and discrete intrusions of volatile-rich mafic magma accompanied by mixing of these recharge magmas with the resident basaltic-andesitic crystal mushes that are commonly present at shallow levels in the Llaima system. Each recharge event destabil- izes the plagioclase in equilibrium with the resident crystal mush melt and stabilizes relatively An-rich plagioclase, as is recorded by the numerous resorption zones. Lavas typically have � 15^20 vol. % more phenocrysts than the tephra. Differences in plagioclase and olivine textures and zoning, combined with different phenocryst contents, indicate that a greater volume fraction of recharge magma is present in the explosively erupted magma than in subsequent effu- sively erupted magma. We propose that Strombolian paroxysms at Volcan Llaima are triggered by interactions with large volume frac- tions of recharge magma, which decrease the bulk viscosity and in- crease the volatile contents of the erupted magmas, leading to the conditions required for the fragmentation of basaltic-andesite. Lava effusion ensues from reduced interactions with the recharge magma, after it has partially degassed and crystallized, thereby impeding rapid ascent. This process could be operating at other steady-state basaltic volcanoes, wherein shallow reservoirs are periodically re- filled by fresh, volatile-rich magmas.
Varia Effects of High-Order Co-occurrences on Word Semantic Similarity

A computational model of the construction of word meaning through exposure to texts is built in order to simulate the effects of co-occurrence values on word semantic similarities, paragraph by paragraph. Semantic similarity is here viewed as association. It turns out that the similarity between two words W1 and W2 strongly increases with a co-occurrence, decreases with the occurrence of W1 without W2 or W2 without W1, and slightly increases with high-order cooccurrences. Therefore, operationalizing similarity as a frequency of co-occurrence probably introduces a bias: first, there are cases in which there is similarity without co-occurrence and, second, the frequency of co-occurrence overestimates similarity. Nous présentons un modèle informatique de la construction de la signification des mots par l'exposition aux textes, dans le but de simuler, paragraphe après paragraphe, les effets des valeurs de cooccurrence sur les similarités sémantiques intermots. La similarité est ici considérée comme une association sémantique. Les résultats montrent que la similarité entre deux mots M1 et M2 augmente fortement avec leur cooccurrence, diminue avec l'occurrence de M1 sans M2 ou de M2 sans M1, et augmente légèrement avec des cooccurrences d'ordre supérieur. Opérationnaliser la similarité par la fréquence de cooccurrence introduit donc probablement un biais : tout d'abord, il existe des cas pour lesquels il existe une similarité sans cooccurrence, et d'autre part, la fréquence de cooccurrence surestime la similarité. Effects of High-Order Co-occurrences on Word Semantic Similarity Current psychology letters, 18, Vol. 1, 2006 | 2006 11
Beat Tracking Beat Positions Melody Estimation Melody Notes Separated Accompaniment Harmonic Analysis Key Measure Grid Chord Sequence Sheet Rendering Lead Sheet

A lead sheet is a type of music notation which summarizes the content of a song. The usual elements that are reproduced are the melody, chords, tempo, time signature, style and the lyrics, if any. In this paper we propose a system that aims at transcribing both the melody and the associated chords in a beat-synchronous framework. A beat tracker identifies the pulse positions and thus defines a beat grid on which the chord sequence and the melody notes are mapped. The harmonic changes are used to estimate the time signature and the down beats as well as the key of the piece. The different modules perform very well on each of the different tasks, and the lead sheets that were rendered show the potential of the approaches adopted in this paper.
Vegetable Farming and Farmers’ Livelihood: Insights from Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Agriculture is the main economic activity in Nepal, and vegetable farming is one of the major agricultural practices of peri-urban farmers in Kathmandu Valley (KV). In this study, it was hypothesized that vegetable farming contributes significantly to the livelihood of farmers by generating cash and providing employment opportunities. The relationship between livelihood and vegetable farming based on the practices, views, and perceptions of vegetable farmers at four different sites in the outskirts of KV was studied. A purposive sample of 140 farm households was surveyed, and key informant interviews were conducted to collect comprehensive data. Binary logistic regression was used to identify the relationships between farmer livelihood and numerous variables related to vegetable farming. It was found that the most of the surveyed farmers are migrants who have spread to different corners of KV at different times. The surveyed farmers cultivate an average area of 2551.5 m2 for vegetable farming. The major vegetable products in the study area are tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), carrot (Daucus carota), and green leafy vegetables. The model results indicate a significant positive relationship between vegetable farming and livelihood. The survey results also reveal many constraints (e.g., poor market management and lack of irrigation facilities) and challenges (e.g., haphazard urban growth, price fluctuation, and vegetable diseases). Since vegetable farming has become a major source of livelihood for farmers in the peripheral areas of KV, further interventions should be implemented to strengthen the vegetable sector and sustain this source of livelihood for peri-urban farmers.
An Automatic Benchmarking System

It is standard to write unit tests to answer the question ‘does my software work? ’, but it is not always common to answer questions related to performance such as ‘is my software fast? ’. Existing approaches to this problem are often manually invoked, limited in scope, or require a fairly large amount of maintenance. For our machine learning library mlpack , we have developed an automated benchmarking system which is integrated into the Jenkins continuous integration tool; this allows our developers to quickly compare the performance of their implementations with earlier revisions or other libraries’ implementations. The system is ﬂexible and easily conﬁgurable; thus it would be straightforward to deploy for other projects.
Building knowledge from the margins: information, knowledge and social movements

The social theory that has been constructed in Latin America in the past twenty years, proposes an alternative to the traditional criteria of science boundaries. This alternative approach, oriented towards social emancipation, is gaining ground over the predominant tendency, which is to subsume knowledge into an intensive process of commoditization. Anti-globalist movements are amongst the social players that have a leading role in the development of new ways of building knowledge. These movements act based on a new relationship between processes of social change, knowledge-building and the meaning and direction of communication. In this context, communication and information cease to be instruments for the regulation and control of social behavior. The tensions arising from the market and the predominating, inherited communication models go against research concerned with building meanings and viewpoints that are alternatives to the predominant ones. The new, emerging approaches tend to strengthen bidirectional relationships between communication and social transformation. Keywords : Alternative communication. Anti-globalist movements. Knowledge-building. Social transformation.
DESIGN COORDINATION IN DISTRIBUTED ENVIRONMENTS USING VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEMS

This paper presents a research project, which investigates the use of virtual reality and computer communication technology to facilitate building design coordination in distributed environments. The emphasis of the system, called VR-based DEsign COordination (VRDECO) is providing a communication tool that can be used by remote designers for settling ideas before they fully engage in concurrent engineering environments. VRDECO provides the necessary design tools, library of building elements and communication procedures, for designers from remote places to perform and coordinate their initial tasks. It has been implemented using available commercial software packages, and is used in designing a simple house. VRDECO facilitates the creation a preliminary design and simple communication with the client. There are, however, some difficulties in the development of the full version of VRDECO, i.e.: creating an adequate number of building elements, building specification database with a sufficient number of choices, and establishing a systematic rule to determine the parts of a building that are updateable.
The Relation Between Eating- and Weight-Related Disturbances and Depressive Symptoms Among Early and Late Adolescents

A substantial proportion of adolescents experience clinical and subclinical depression. It is particularly important to study novel risk factors that may broaden our understanding of depression during adolescence. There is growing literature on the relation between eating- and weight-related disturbances (e.g., body weight regulation strategies, body dissatisfaction) and depression during adolescence; however, age and gender differences in this relation remain unclear. Using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, the current study examined the relation between eating-and weight-related disturbances and depressive symptoms among early and late adolescentgirls and boys. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to investigate the relation between eating- and weightrelated disturbances and depressive symptoms after accounting for self-esteem, pubertal status, and body mass index among early and late adolescent girls and boys. Several body weight regulation strategies, including binge eating, purging, and weight control behaviors were associated with depressive symptoms and varied by gender and age. The results are clinically meaningful and have the potential to inform youth mental health services. For example, depression prevention programs could increase their effectiveness by encouraging healthy body weight regulation strategies and nutritional eating, particularly among early adolescents.
Orthogonal Wavelets via Filter Banks: Theory and Applications

Wavelets are used in many applications, including image processing, signal analysis and seismology. The critical problem is the representation of a signal using a small number of computable functions, such that it is represented in a concise and computationally efficient form. It is shown that wavelets are closely related to filter banks (sub band filtering) and that there is a direct analogy between multiresolution analysis in continuous time and a filter bank in discrete time. This provides a clear physical interpretation of the approximation and detail spaces of multiresolution analysis in terms of the frequency bands of a signal. Only orthogonal wavelets, which are derived from orthogonal filter banks, are discussed. Several examples and applications are considered.
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Numerical simulations of a second-order fluid with normal stress coefficients depending on the shear rate

We analyze the unsteady flow of an incompressible generalized second-order fluid in a straight rigid tube, with circular cross-section of constant radius, where the normal stress coefficients depend on the shear rate by using a power law model. The full 3D unsteady model is simplified using a one-dimensional hierarchical approach based on the Cosserat theory related to fluid dynamics, which reduces the exact three-dimensional equations to a system depending only on time and on a single spatial variable. From this new system we obtain the relationship between mean pressure gradient and volume flow rate over a finite section of the tube. Attention is focused on some numerical simulation under constant mean pressure gradient and on the analysis of perturbed flows.