Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Identification of galaxy clusters in cosmic microwave background maps using the Sunyaev-Zel’dovich effect

Context. The Planck satellite was launched in 2009 by the European Space Agency to study the properties of the cosmic microwave background (CMB). An expected result of the Planck data analysis is the distinction of the various contaminant s of the CMB signal. Among these contaminants is the Sunyaev-Zel’dovich (SZ) effect, which is caused by the inverse Compton scattering of CMB photons by high energy electrons in the intracluster medium of galaxy clusters. Aims. We modify a public version of the JADE (Joint Approximate Diagonalization of Eigenmatrices) algorithm, to deal with noisy data, and then use this algorithm as a tool to search for SZ clusters in two simulated datasets. Methods. The first dataset is composed of simple “homemade” simulatio ns and the second of full sky simulations of high angular resolution, available at the LAMBDA (Legacy Archive for Microwave Background Data Analysis) website. The process of component separation can be summarized in four main steps: (1) pre-processing based on wavelet analysis, which performs an initial cleaning (denoising) of data to minimize the noise level; (2) the separation of the components (emissions) by JADE; (3) the calibration of the recovered SZ map; and (4) the identification of the positions and intensities of the clusters using the SExtractor softwa re. Results. The results show that our JADE-based algorithm is effective in identifying the position and intensity of the SZ cl usters, with the purities being higher then 90% for the extracted “catalogues”. This value changes slightly according to the characteristics of noise and the number of components included in the input maps. Conclusions. The main highlight of our developed work is the effective recovery rate of SZ sources from noisy data, with no a priori assumptions. This powerful algorithm can be easily implemented and become an interesting complementary option to the “matched filter” algorithm (hereafter MF) widely used in SZ data analy sis.
Intuition or Rationality: an exploratory study on serial entrepreneurs' decision-making processes

This study aims to deepen the existent knowledge on serial entrepreneurs’ decisionmaking processes, attempting to establish whether they emphasise mainly intuitive, rational or integrative aspects on their entrepreneurial decisions. It also intends to explore the presence and relevance of the representativeness heuristic and the overconfidence bias in the interviewees’ discourses, as these have been considered fundamental to understand entrepreneurial behaviour throughout literature in the field. For these purposes a sample of 14 Portuguese serial entrepreneurs was interviewed, and the results of those interviews were presented and discussed. This study has allowed us to conclude that serial entrepreneurs engage in entrepreneurial decisions through decision-making processes which are mainly integrative, with emotional aspects demonstrating to have a clear prevalence over strictly rational ones, and that the representativeness heuristic and the overconfidence bias have a relevant and recurrent effect on serial entrepreneurs’ decisions to start new ventures.
Abstract TAYROSE, MICHELLE PARKER. The Relationship between WISC-IV Scores and North Carolina State Achievement Test Scores. (Under the direction of Jeffery P. Braden.) The historical correlation between intellectual functioning and academic achievement is largely based on individually administered 

TAYROSE, MICHELLE PARKER. The Relationship between WISC-IV Scores and North Carolina State Achievement Test Scores. (Under the direction of Jeffery P. Braden.) The historical correlation between intellectual functioning and academic achievement is largely based on individually administered achievement tests. However, the standards-based reform movement and recent special education legislation emphasize group-based achievement tests and allow for the use of state-based tests in eligibility determinations. Importantly, there does not exist research examining the IQ-achievement relationship using standards-based tests; thus, the current study evaluated the correlation between the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV) and those tests comprising the North Carolina assessment program (i.e., End-of-Grade (EOG) tests). Five NC school psychologists provided archival information on students (n = 76) and results yielded support for the two hypotheses, which postulated that confidence intervals placed around correlation coefficients between Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) scores and EOG-Reading and –Mathematics scores would capture r =. 6, which is roughly halfway between the range of historical correlations. Implications regarding the validity of the WISC-IV and its potential use in identifying learning disabilities in which achievement is measured by tests linked to state standards, as well as suggestions for future research are discussed. The Relationship between WISC-IV Scores and North Carolina State Achievement Test Scores by Michelle Parker Tayrose A thesis submitted to the Graduate Faculty of North Carolina State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science
AUTOMATED CLASSIFICATION OF SYNTHESIZED LINKAGE MECHANISMS

In this research work we present preliminary results about the automated classification of mechanism solutions satisfying a given kinematic problem. This research area merges the conceptual and detailed design stages of mechanisms, which are strongly affected by the combinatorial explosion of this kind of problem. In general, an automated conceptual design process often consists of three stages, (i) generation of alternatives or feasible designs, (ii) evaluation of alternatives, and (iii) classification and selection of the best concepts. In terms of linkage mechanisms, the generation stage means to obtain, up to certain complexity, all non isomorphic mechanisms able to satisfy topological and design constraints. Among several design constraints, we consider the given kinematic problem and an allowed space. Alternatives are exhaustively generated by using software for type and dimensional synthesis developed by the authors, already presented in previous AMCA congresses. The evaluation stage consists in the measurement of several indexes related to the satisfaction of discrete (topological) and continuous requirements. The method used for classification is illustrated by means of a path generation example. The classification of solutions aids the designer to evaluate the influence of objectives and design constraints as well as to take complex design decisions. In future works, the selection process will also be systematized. Mecánica Computacional Vol XXVIII, págs. 3241-3250 (artículo completo) Cristian García Bauza, Pablo Lotito, Lisandro Parente, Marcelo Vénere (Eds.) Tandil, Argentina, 3-6 Noviembre 2009 Copyright © 2009 Asociación Argentina de Mecánica Computacional http://www.amcaonline. org.ar
Bounded Rationality and Bounded Individuality

Abstract This paper argues that since the utility function representation of the individual is derived from standard rationality theory, the view that rationality is bounded implies that individuality should be seen to be bounded as well. The meaning of this idea is developed in terms of two ways in which individuality is bounded, with one bound associated with bounded rationality in Kahneman and Tversky’s prospect theory and another bound associated with bounded rationality in Simon’s thinking. The two bounds on individuality are argued to be employed in agent-based modeling and social identity theory. How bounded individuality might be formally modeled is illustrated in an account of Kirman’s Marseille fish market analysis.
An integrated physical map of simple sequence repeats in bread wheat.

Physical mapping of DNA-based markers in wheat has been greatly facilitated due to the availability of deletion stocks, which constitute an ideal material for mapping these markers to specific chromosomal regions or bins to create physical landmarks. In the present study, the available physical maps for wheat SSRs were enriched by addition of 128 new SSR loci that belonged to wheat gSSRs and brachypodium gSSRs and EST-SSRs. This led to the development of an integrated physical map of 2,031 wheat SSR loci. A maximum of 765 loci (37.67%) were mapped on sub-genome B followed by the 651 loci (32.05%) on sub-genome D and 615 loci (30.28%) on sub-genome A, thus giving a mean resolution of 7.8 Mb between any two SSR loci. Relative to genomic SSRs (gSSRs), the EST-SSRs of brachypodium showed greater transferability in cv. Chinese Spring. Using 704 SSR loci which were mapped genetically as well as physically, a comparison was made between genetic and physical maps to determine the distribution of recombination frequencies (cM/Mb) in different regions of the wheat genome. Recombination frequencies within the individual bins ranged from 0.01 cM/Mb (low recombination) to 13.16 cM/Mb (high recombination), suggesting an uneven distribution along the chromosomes or chromosome arms. Hopefully, the integrated physical map presented in this communication may prove useful in the currently on-going whole genome sequencing of wheat genome through alignment of BAC contigs. A comparison of integrated physical map with genetic linkage map will also facilitate on-going and future genomics research.
Pyrolysis of Parinari polyandra Benth fruit shell for bio-oil production

Article history: Non-conventional agricultural residues such as Parinari polyandra Benth fruit shell (PPBFS) are potential sources of biomass feedstock that have not been investigated for bio oil production. In this study, PPBFS was pyrolyzed via an intermediate pyrolysis process for the production of bio oil. The bio oils were obtained using a fixed bed reactor within a temperature range of 375-550 o C and were characterized to determine their physicochemical properties. The most abundant organic compounds present were acetic acid, toluene, 2-cyclopenten-1-one, 2-furanmethanol, phenol, guaiacol and 2,6-dimethoxyphenol. The bio- oil produced at 550 o C possessed a higher quantity of desirable compounds than those produced at lower temperatures. The presence of acetic acids in the bio-oil suggested the need to upgrade the bio-oil before utilization as a fuel source.
Histopathology of the rice root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola, on Oryza sativa and O. glaberrima

Summary – The root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne graminicola, can cause substantial rice yield losses. Understanding the mechanisms of resistance to this nematode species in known resistant rice genotypes may help to improve rice genotypes, aiming at developing and implementing environment-friendly and cost-effective nematode management strategies. Using susceptible and resistant rice genotypes, a comparative analysis of histological response mechanisms was made during two phases of the nematode colonisation: i) root penetration; and ii) subsequent establishment and development by M. graminicola second-stage juveniles (J2). Two types of defence response mechanisms could be distinguished in the resistant rice genotypes. The early defence response consisted of a hypersensitive response (HR)-like reaction in the early stage of infection characterised by necrosis of cells directly affected by nematode feeding. This HR-like reaction was observed only in the M. graminicola-resistant Oryza glaberrima genotypes and not in the M. graminicolasusceptible O. sativa genotypes. The late defence response took place after the induction of giant cells by the J2. Giant cells usually collapsed and degenerated before J2 developed into adults. Structural features of the roots of the susceptible O. sativa showed greater root and stele diam. and cortex thickness than the resistant O. glaberrima genotypes. Desired features of plants with resistance to M. graminicola elucidated in this study can be used for selection of plants for breeding programmes.
Social Sector Development and Economic Growth In Haryana

This paper attempts to explore the impact of social sector development on economic growth in Haryana. And it also explains the short-run and long-run relationship between economic growth and social development in Haryana using time series data for the period of 1985 to 2016. Various indicators of social sector development, viz., education, health, Relief on natural calamities, sanitation, social security and labour welfare and welfare of Scheduled Caste (SC), Schedule Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Caste (OBC) etc. are used to measure the human capabilities and social development which has implications for long-run economic growth. The major findings of the paper suggest that there exists a high degree of correlation between economic growth and the expenditures on social sector development. Though Granger Causality shows significant results and designates that there is a short-run relationship between the NSDP and social sector Expenditure of Haryana state. The Johansen co-integrating regression suggests a long-run dynamics relationship between growth and social sector development in Haryana. Hence, the policy measures focusing on infrastructure development is highly desirable for initiating social sector development in one hand. On the other hand, provision for better healthcare, sanitation facilities and skill development measures, would sustain the process of long-run economic growth in Haryana.
Impact of thermal stress on the haemolymphal proteins, biological and economical characters of the silkworm, bombyx mori L.

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of different thermal stresses on univoltine Bombyx mori embryos and grown larva in the terms of larval haemolymph proteins , biological and economical characters. The experiment was designed to expose egg groups to different temperatures as follows; a group exposed to 0°C for one hour, a group exposed to 0°C for two hours, a group exposed to 40°C for one hour and a group exposed to 40°C for two hours, followed by 2 hours recovery at room temperature in addition to a control group, the same was applied to the grown larval groups. The larval haemolymph of tested groups were subjected to protein analysis by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDSPAGE). Data revealed that considerable alteration in temperature hamper the protein activities which affects the embryonic development and hatching of eggs. 40oC for two hours was lethal dose for embryo. The highest measured parameters were recorded for eggs exposed to 40oC for one hour. While for grown larvae, the highest results were recorded for larvae exposed to 0oC for 1 hour. Thermal stresses induced protein changes with the appearance of new bands. The epigenetic degree of similarity recorded 50% between the control egg group and the egg groups exposed to 0oC for 2 hrs and 40oC for 1 hrs. as well as, for grown larva, between control larval group and larval group exposed to 40oC for 2 hrs.
THE EMOTIONAL STROOP EFFECT IS A GENERIC REACTION TO THREAT, NOT A SELECTIVE REACTION TO SPECIFIC SEMANTIC CATEGORIES

Participants named the print color, read or made lexical decisions of emotional and neutral words presented in separate blocks or mixed in a random fashion. Color naming was slower for emotional than for neutral words in blocked presentations, thereby documenting the typical Emotional Stroop Effect (ESE). The ESE was not found in mixed presentations. Notably, a slowdown for emotional words was also found for reading and lexical decision, thereby challenging the assumption of comparable semantic processing across the two types of words. Collectively, the results are consistent with an interpretation of ESE in terms of a general–purpose defense mechanism that responds to threat by temporarily freezing all ongoing activity.
GRAPE-4: A Massively Parallel Special-Purpose Computer for Collisional N-Body Simulations

In this paper, we describe the architecture and performance of the GRAPE-4 system, a massively parallel special-purpose computer for N-body simulation of gravitational collisional systems. The calculation cost of N-body simulation of collisional self-gravitating system is O(N3). Thus, even with present-day supercomputers, the number of particles one can handle is still around 10,000. In N-body simulations, almost all computing time is spent calculating the force between particles, since the number of interactions is proportional to the square of the number of particles. Computational cost of the rest of the simulation, such as the time integration and the reduction of the result, is generally proportional to the number of particles. The calculation of the force between particles can be greatly accelerated by means of a dedicated special-purpose hardware. We have developed a series of hardware systems, the GRAPE (GRAvity PipE) systems, which perform the force calculation. They are used with a general-purpose host computer which performs the rest of the calculation. The GRAPE-4 system is our newest hardware, completed in 1995 summer. Its peak speed is 1.08 TFLOPS. This speed is achieved by running 1692 pipeline large-scale integrated circuits (LSIs), each providing 640 MFLOPS, in parallel.
Bird's Eye View Transformation Technique in Photogrammetric Problem of Object Size Measuring at Low-altitude Photography

The paper considers the solution of the photogrammetric problem of measuring the planar objects dimensions with projective distortions that are characteristic for low-altitude photography. It is shown that a bird's eye view transformation technique allows estimating the area occupied by planar objects with a relative error of up to 5 %. Keywords—projective distortion; bird's eye view transormation; homography matrix; quaternion; three-axis accelerometer; camera calibration
Distributed closed-loop EO-STBC for a time-varying relay channel based on kalman tracking

This paper considers distributed closed-loop extended orthogonal space-time block coding (EO-STBC) for amplify-forward relaying over time-varying channels. In between periodically injected pilot symbols for training, the smooth variation of the fading channel coefficients is exploited by Kalman tracking. We show in this paper that the joint variation of both relay channels still motivates the use of a higher-order auto-regressive model for the a priori prediction step within a decision-feedback system, compared to a first-order standard Kalman model. Simulations results compare these two case and highlight the benefits of the proposed higher-order Kalman filter, which offer joint decoding and tracking.
Increase in phosphorus concentration of a clay loam surface soil receiving repeated annual feedlot cattle manure applications in southern Alberta

Chang, C. , Whalen, J. K. and Hao, X. 2005. Increase in phosphorus concentration of a clay loam surface soil receiving repeated annual feedlot cattle manure applications in southern Alberta. Can. J. Soil Sci. 85: 589‐597. Migration of P from soils to water resources poses a risk of surface water eutrophication, and increase in P concentration in soils through manure or fertilizer addition would exacerbate this problem. Investigating the rate of increase in P concentration of surface soil receiving livestock manure is crucial to the development of best manure management strategies and prevention of eutrophication of aquatic systems. In this study, the changes in P concentrations of surface soils (0- to 15-cm depth) receiving 25 annual manure applications at rates of 0, 30, 60 and 90 Mg ha ‐1 yr ‐1 under non-irrigated conditions and at rates of 0, 60, 120 and 180 Mg ha ‐1 yr ‐1 under irrigated conditions were examined. The soil test P (STP) and total P (TP) of the surface soil increased with the TP through manure application over a 25-yr period. The STP pool was about 38% of the soil TP pool, similar to ratios of STP to TP in feedlot cattle manure. While the high proportion of STP to TP could be beneficial for crop production, it could also increase the potential for P losses from these soils through runoff and leaching. The changes in TP and STP concentrations of the surface soil were modelled with an exponential rise to maximum function:
KOSINUS: An Approach to Long-Term Development of Mathematics Education

The paper presents a program for in-service teacher training which aims at changing teachers’ subjective theories of teaching mathematics, thereby achieving a sustainable impact on teachers’ actions in the classroom. The concept of subjective theories will be briefly outlined distinguishing it from the concept of beliefs. The paper sketches the organizational framework taking into consideration the background of the German education system. A focus is on the contents of the training program. Their selection and arrangement is vital in altering teachers’ subjective theories due to the chosen contents’ effectiveness in initiating experiences of discrepancies. Examples of the selected contents are given to illustrate this point. Finally, the evaluation concept will be outlined and first findings will be presented from the different stages of evaluation. The program has been running for six years now and the experiences reported here can be a valuable resource for the development of future comprehensive in-service training programs.
An empirical performance evaluation of a semantic-based data retrieving process from RDBs & RDF data storages

ABSTRACT SQL and, more recently, SPARQL are standard languages of the software industry for retrieving data. Other studies showed that retrieving data by using a SPARQL query is much slower than the semantically equivalent SQL query. Nevertheless, some recent proposals optimized database servers for SPARQL queries. This paper presents the results of a comparative analysis between the capability of SQL and SPARQL with respect to the retrieval of data from a relational database and RDF-triples. A free and open source-based scenario was constructed by using PostgreSQL and Virtuoso for storing data, and RETRI, a data retrieving software built in JavaScript which displays data views in a specific XML format. Open data from the British National Library Bibliographic Data Set were used in the experiment; results were analyzed from a performance perspective. Keywords: Data views, retrieving process performance, semantic web. RESUMEN SQL y mas recientemente SPARQL, son lenguajes estandares para la recuperacion de datos en la industria del software. Otros estudios han mostrado que recuperar datos utilizando consultas SPARQL es mucho mas lento que su consulta semanticamente equivalente en SQL. Sin embargo, algunas propuestas recientes han optimizado servidores de bases de datos para consultas SPARQL. En este articulo se presentan los resultados de comparar SQL y SPARQL en cuanto a la recuperacion de datos a partir de bases de datos relacionales y tripletas RDF respectivamente. Un escenario basado en software libre y de codigo abierto fue construido usando PostgreSQL y Virtuoso para almacenar datos y RETRI, un software para la recuperacion de datos desarrollado en JavaScript, que muestra vistas de datos almacenadas en un formato XML especifico. Se utilizaron datos abiertos del conjunto de datos de la Biblioteca Nacional Britanica en el experimento y los resultados fueron analizados desde una perspectiva de rendimiento. Palabras clave: Vistas de datos, rendimiento del proceso de recuperacion, web semantica.