Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improve the growth of pioneer tree species of tropical forests on savanna and tropical rainforest soils under nursery conditions

Background: Tropical rainforests and savannas are often spatially distributed at close distances. The combined effects of soil type and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) might contribute to explain the preference of tropical rainforest tree species for forest areas over those of savannas. However, few studies have examined such effects on pioneer tropical tree species. Objective: Evaluate the effects of soil type and inoculation with an AMF consortium on the growth of seedlings of pioneer tree species of tropical rainforest. Methods: A factorial 2 x 2 experiment was conducted to evaluate the role of soil type (rainforest or savanna) and native AMF consortium on growth (height and stem diameter) of four native pioneer tree seedling species under tree nursery conditions. Results and conclusions: The highest growth was detected on rainforest soils inoculated with AMF. Uninoculated plants growing on savanna soils rendered the lowest performance. AMF inoculation could be a valuable procedure in ecological restoration projects of tropical forests.
Modellgestützte Untersuchungen zu Sturmfluten mit sehr geringen Eintrittswahrscheinlichkeiten an der deutschen Nordseeküste

Die Kenntnis der Eintrittswahrscheinlichkeiten bestimmter Sturmfluthohen ist wesentliche Voraussetzung fur ein vorausschauendes Kustenrisikomanagement. Im Rahmen des KFKI-Forschungsvorhabens „Modellgestutzte Untersuchungen zu Sturmfluten mit sehr geringen Eintrittswahrscheinlichkeiten (MUSE)“ wurden beobachtete Extremwasserstande und modellierte Extremereignisse statistisch analysiert. Die Modellsimulationen wurden mit Modellketten des Deutschen Wetterdienstes (DWD) und des Bundesamtes fur Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH) durchgefuhrt. Die statistische Einordnung der modellierten und beobachteten Wasserstande erfolgte am Forschungsinstitut Wasser und Umwelt (fwu) der Universitat Siegen. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass in der Nordsee Sturmflutwetterlagen moglich sind, die an den Kusten der Deutschen Bucht zu Wasserstanden fuhren, die bis zu 1,4 m uber den bisherigen hochsten Beobachtungsdaten liegen. Mit diesen modellierten Wasserstanden kann die Einordnung extremer Sturmflutscheitelwasserstande hinsichtlich ihrer Eintrittswahrscheinlichkeit verbessert werden. S u m m a r y Knowledge of the probability of occurrence of certain storm surge levels is indispensable to long-term flood and coastal risk management. Within the framework of the KFKI research project „Modellgestutzte Untersuchungen zu Sturmfluten mit sehr geringen Eintrittswahrscheinlichkeiten“ (MUSE – Model-backed investigations of storm surges with very low probabilities of occurrence), observed extreme water levels and modelled extreme events were analysed statistically. The model simulations were carried out using modelling chains of the German Weather Service (DWD) and Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany (BSH). The statistical evaluation of the modelled and observed water levels was made at Siegen University’s Research Center for Water and Environmental Engineering (fwu). The results show that weather conditions may occur in the German North Sea region which may lead to storm surge levels exceeding the maximum levels observed so far by up to 1.4 m. On the basis of these modelled water levels, it will be possible to improve the evaluation of extreme storm surge peak water levels with respect to their probability of occurrence.
Water Use Efficiency and Nutritional Status of a New Grapevine Rootstock Selection

The production and quality of grapes are determined by the hydric and nutritional status of the vine. In modern viticulture, the interface between grapevine and soil is represented by the rootstock, which modulates the uptake of water and nutrients. Thus, selection of new rootstocks for abiotic stress tolerance represents an adaptation strategy for viticulture to the new environmental conditions imposed by climate change. The aim of this work is to evaluate the water-use efficiency (WUE) and the nutritional status of a selection of 30 new rootstock genotypes, originating from several breeding programs. WUE and gas exchange were measured for each genotype in two environments characterized by different water availability, and the levels of N, P, K, Mg, Ca, Na, Fe, Mn, and Zn in the leaf blades were determined during the phenological stages of flowering and ripening. Water availability was different in the two environments, affecting gas exchange, with mean values of carbon assimilation of 10.43 ± 0.32 and 3.84 ± 0.34 µmol CO2 m−2 s−1, respectively. Genotypes were classified according to their water stress tolerance, vigor, and affinity for macronutrients and micronutrients. A total of 14 genotypes showed tolerance to water stress, and 10 of them reported high vigor and carbon assimilation. Furthermore, the majority of water-stress-tolerant genotypes had greater affinity for Mg than for K. In further studies, the most promising rootstocks will be evaluated in grafting combination with Vitis vinifera.
Science in action : how to follow scientists and engineers through society

Acknowledgements Introduction Opening Pandora's Black Box PART I FROM WEARER TO STRONGER RHETORIC Chapter I Literature Part A: Controversies Part B: When controversies flare up the literature becomes technical Part C: Writing texts that withstand the assaults of a hostile environment Conclusion: Numbers, more numbers Chapter 2 Laboratories Part A: From texts to things: A showdown Part B: Building up counter-laboratories Part C: Appealing (to) nature PART II FROM WEAR POINTS TO STRONGHOLDS Chapter 3 Machines Introduction: The quandary of the fact-builder Part A: Translating interests Part B: Keeping the interested groups in line Part C: The model of diffusion versus the model of translation Chapter 4 Insiders Out Part A: Interesting others in the laboratories Part B: Counting allies and resources PART III FROM SHORT TO LONGER NETWORKS Chapter 5 Tribunals of Reason Part A: The trials of rationality Part B: Sociologics Part C: Who needs hard facts? Chapter 6 Centres of calculation Prologue: The domestication of the savage mind Part A: Action at a distance Part B: Centres of calculation Part C: Metrologies Appendix 1
Performance Assessment of a Novel Eco-Friendly Solar Panel Mounted Hybrid Rotating Energy System with Renewable Energy Applications

It is a known fact that fossil fuels will be depleted in the near future owing to the negative effects on the environment. The number of applications using renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels to obtain energy has increased significantly. It is aimed to provide effective energy production with the proposed rotary energy system (RES) installation for regions with high wind energy and solar energy potential. In the paper, the design, manufacturing process, installation, and output power prediction of a novel RES are presented. In the proposed system, a hybrid system whose energy is derived from solar and wind energy is envisaged. The electrical characteristics of the solar panels with dimensions 140 × 60 × 2.5 mm mounted on the prototype are 6 V 100 mA. The prototype has been tested at different rotation speeds to evaluate the effect of wind energy. Moreover, the output power prediction based on Feedforward Neural Network (FFNN) and Particle Swarm Optimization trained Feedforward Neural Network (PSO-FFNN) has been performed with the data obtained from the prototype system. The three quantitative standard statistical performance evaluation measures, root mean square error (RMSE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and Theil's inequality coefficient (TIC) are employed to compare the performances of these architectures. FFNN architecture, the RMSE, MAPE and TIC values are calculated as 0.0690, 0.0455 and 0.0278, respectively. For the PSO-FFNN architecture, RMSE, MAPE and TIC values are 0.0530, 0.0383, and 0.0213, respectively. It has been proved that it will be produced energy more effectively thanks to the hybrid RES in meeting energy demand.
PREDIKSI CRASH SAHAM MENGGUNAKAN LOG PERIODIC POWER LAW DENGAN NONLINEAR OPTIMIZATION (STUDI KASUS: PASAR SAHAM INDONESIA)

Pergerakan indeks harga saham menjadi tolak ukur para investor untuk membuat keputusan yang akan diambil seperti menjual, mempertahankan, atau membeli saham tersebut. Akan tetapi kondisi harga saham yang tidak menentu atau naik turun, mengakibatkan pasar keuangan rentan terhadap crash harga saham. Pada tugas akhir ini, digunakan model Log Periodic Power Law dengan Nonlinear Optimization untuk memprediksi crash terhadap harga saham. Nonlinear Optimization terdapat dua tahap yaitu metode Tabu Search dan algoritma Levenberg-Marquardt kuadrat terkecil nonlinier. Metode Tabu Search untuk mendapatkan tebakan awal dari parameter model LPPL, dan algoritma Levenberg-Marquardt kuadrat terkecil nonlinier untuk mendapatkan nilai parameter dari model LPPL. Hasil prediksi crash saham dilihat dari distribusi perkiraan waktu krisis dengan peluang paling besar. Berdasarkan informasi dari data IHSG, krisis terjadi pada bulan Oktober 2008. Hasil prediksi menggunakan model LPPL dengan Nonlinear Optimization menunjukkan waktu crash harga saham mendekati nilai pada tanggal 23 Januari 2008. Nilai harapan dengan probabilitas waktu paling besar terjadi pada tanggal 31 Januari 2008.
Kinematic and Force Control for a Gantry-Tau Robot

This master thesis present a simulation environment developed in Matlab/Simulink, which can be used for control design and code generation for real-time control experiments for the Gantry-Tau parallel robot. The Gantry-Tau is a new parallel robot concept which offers great rigidity, high speeds and large workspace. The kinematics library presented in this thesis is developed for the 5 degrees of freedom Gantry-Tau prototype used at the Robotics Lab, Department of Automatic Control, Lund. A force control design using dual sensors is presented. One force sensor si used in an operator lead-through design using an impedance control strategy. The other force sensor is used to protect the tool of the robot, by preventing large contact forces building up, force which potentially harmful for the tool and robot. (Less)
Vitalizing organizational justice in mediating effect of good corporate governance on teacher’s organizational citizenship behavior

This study analyzes the effect of good corporate governance (GCG) on teacher’s organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) mediated by organizational justice. The research data was collected by a questionnaire: GCG, organizational justice, and OCB, through the survey methods toward 356 teachers of State Junior High School in Indonesia. Data analysis uses path analysis supported by descriptive statistics and correlational. The results show that GCG had a significant effect on OCB mediated by organizational justice. This study also was found a fit research model about the GCG’s affects teacher’s OCB mediated by organizational justice. This new model can discuss among researchers and practitioners. Furthermore, this new model can be discussed as a reference among researchers and practitioners to develop better models of teacher’s OCB in the future and various contexts of educational organizations.
Response of a tropical cyclone to a subsurface ocean eddy and the role of boundary layer dynamics

We analyse a tropical cyclone simulated for a realistic ocean‐eddy field using the global, nonhydrostatic, fully coupled atmosphere–ocean ICOsahedral Nonhydrostatic (ICON) model. After intensifying rapidly, the tropical cyclone decays following its interaction with a cold wake and subsequently reintensifies as it encounters a subsurface, warm‐core eddy. To understand the change in the azimuthal‐mean structure and intensity of the tropical cyclone, we invoke a conceptual framework, which recognises the importance of both boundary‐layer dynamics and air–sea interactions. Crucially, the framework recognises that the change in the mean radius of updraught at the boundary‐layer top is regulated by the expanding outer tangential wind field through boundary‐layer dynamics. The decrease in the average equivalent potential temperature of the boundary‐layer updraught during the early decay phase is related to an increase in the mean radius of the updraught rather than air–sea interactions. However, later in the decay phase, air–sea interactions contribute to the decrease, which is accompanied by a decrease in the vertical mass flux in the eyewall updraught and, ultimately, a more pronounced spin‐down of the tropical cyclone. Air–sea interactions are also important during reintensification, where the tendencies are reversed, that is, the mean radius of the boundary‐layer updraught decreases along with an increase in its average equivalent potential temperature and vertical mass flux. The importance of boundary‐layer dynamics to the change in the azimuthal‐mean structure is underscored by the ability of a steady‐state slab boundary‐layer model to predict an increasing and, to a lesser extent, decreasing radius of forced ascent for periods of decay and reintensification, respectively. Finally, our simulation highlights the importance of the ocean‐eddy field for tropical cyclone intensity forecasts, since the simulated warm‐core eddy does not display any sea‐surface temperature (SST) signal until it is encountered by the tropical cyclone.
Comparing the Cataloguing of Indigenous Scholarships: First Steps and Findings

This paper provides an analysis of data collected on the continued prevalence of outdated, marginalizing terms in contemporary cataloguing practices, stemming from the Library of Congress Subject Heading term “Indians” and all its related terms. Using Manitoba Archival Information Network’s (MAIN) list of current LCSH and recommended alternatives as a foundation, we built a dataset from titles published in the last five years. MAIN’s list contains 1,091 LCSH relating to Indigenous Peoples, ranging from demographic descriptors (e.g. Ojibwa Indians.) to broader concepts such as legal matters and literature (e.g. Ojibwa philosophy.). This dataset shows a wide distribution of LCSH used to catalogue fiction and non-fiction, with outdated but recognized terms like “Indians of North America—History. ” appearing the most frequently and ambiguous and offensive terms like “Indian gays. ” appearing throughout the dataset. This paper discusses two primary problems with the continued use of current LCSH terms: they are ambiguous and limit the effectiveness of an institution’s catalog, and these terms do not reflect the way Indigenous Peoples, Nations, and communities in North America prefer to represent themselves as individuals and collectives. These findings support those of parallel scholarship on the effects of knowledge organization practices on works on Indigenous topics and provide a foundation for further work. The initial findings of our research suggest that these terms have continued to be used heavily across North America in the last five years, regardless of evolving scholarship and increased representation of Indigenous authors in both popular and scholarly publishing
An Improved Phase-Shifted Carrier Pulse Width Modulation Based on the Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm for Cascaded H-Bridge Multilevel Inverters

Cascaded H-bridge multilevel (CHBML) inverters usually include a large number of isolated dc-voltage sources. Some faults in the dc-voltage sources result in unequal cell dc voltages. Unfortunately, the conventional phase-shifted carrier (PSC) PWM method that is widely used for CHBML inverters cannot eliminate low frequency sideband harmonics when the cell dc voltages are not equal. This paper analyzes the principle of sideband harmonic elimination, and proposes an improved PSCPWM that can eliminate low frequency sideband harmonics under the condition of unequal dc voltages. In order to calculate the carrier phases, it is necessary to solve transcendental equations for low frequency sideband harmonic elimination. Therefore, an approach based on the artificial bee colony (ABC) algorithm is presented in this paper. The proposed PSCPWM method enhances the reliability of CHBML inverters. The proposed PSCPWM is not limited to CHBML inverters. It can also be applied to other types of multilevel inverters. Simulation and experimental result obtained from a prototype CHBML inverter verify the theoretical analysis and the achievements made in this paper.
Impact of Vertical Ground Excitation on a Bridge with Footing Uplift

Ground motions recorded in the epicentral region of an earthquake often have a strong vertical component with dominant high frequencies. Damage to bridges in near-source regions due to strong vertical ground motion has been reported. The beneficial effects of footing uplift on structural performance in form of reduction of seismic response of structural members have been confirmed in previous research. The uplift of bridge piers has been utilised in a very limited number of bridge structures, e.g., the South Rangitikei railway bridge in New Zealand. However, the near-fault seismic behaviour of bridges with footing uplift has been even less addressed. In this study shake table investigations were carried out on the response of a single-span bridge model with footing uplift subjected to simultaneous vertical and horizontal excitations. Near-fault ground motions recorded in the Canterbury earthquake sequences of 2010 and 2011 were used. The experimental results show that inclusion of vertical ground motions produce stronger axial force in the pier and larger bending moment in the deck. Concurrent horizontal and vertical excitations may also cause more frequent footing uplift than the solely horizontal excitations.
‘Knowledge is everything?’ How well do the general public understand aged care and how does this affect their attitudes towards quality of care and future funding?

Abstract The recent Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Australia has documented systemic failures and shocking incidences of abuse and neglect, a not uncommon story internationally. As aged care in many countries is predominantly publicly funded, it is important to understand the general public's attitudes towards aged care quality, what aspects of care quality they think are most important and their willingness to contribute to increased funding to the sector. This paper asks specifically whether self-reported aged care literacy impacts expectations and willingness to pay. More than 10,000 members of the general population were surveyed stratified by age, gender and state. Regardless of the level of aged care literacy, there was consensus about what constitutes quality care, and care priorities for the sector. However, aged care literacy affected willingness to pay to fund a better-quality aged care system. The current crisis facing Australia's aged care system and that of many other countries internationally demonstrates the central importance of general public support to drive quality improvements, recognising that increasing public expenditure on aged care is a necessary part of the solution. This study provides important baseline data from which to commence national and international conversations to consider all options for ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of aged care now and into the future.
An Overview of Pervious Concrete Applications in Stormwater Management and Pavement Systems

Recent interest in the use of Portland Cement Pervious Concrete (PCPC) for pavements has been very high, due primarily to the Federal Clean Water Act mandate that government agencies and private entities manage stormwater runoff—both quantity and quality. Such pavements are full depth and are currently being placed primarily in parking lot applications and areas of limited truck traffic. Pervious pavements provide a path for water movement from pavement surfaces and provide increased skid resistance. In addition, PCPC has great potential to reduce roadway noise, either in full-depth applications or as a wearing course. A PCPC mix design must meet the competing criteria of sufficient permeability to allow water to flow through the section while maintaining adequate strength and durability under site-specific loading and environmental conditions. To date, two key issues that have impeded the use of PCPC in the United States are that compressive strengths of PCPC have been lower than necessary for required applications and the freeze-thaw durability of PCPC has been suspect. In this paper a summary of recent research efforts on PCPC mix designs for cold weather applications, reduction of road noise, stormwater management and constructability issues is discussed. In addition, the efforts to develop a comprehensive and integrated study for full depth and wearing course applications under the auspices of the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center at Iowa State University are discussed.
Simulation of aeration optimal control based on the dimensionality reduction observer

In order to reduce the cost of the aeration energy in wastewater treatment plants(WWTPs),an optimal control approach of the aeration system was studied.Firstly,a simplified model of aeration system was built according to the Activated Sludge Model No.1(ASM1). A dimensionality reduction observer was then applied for estimating the unmeasured states in the aeration system.The proposed optimal control based on the dimensionality reduction observer was applied to a benchmark WWTP,the Benchmark Simulation Model 1(BSM1). In this paper,dry-weather influent data are considered.Compared with PID control strategy of dissolved oxygen recommended by BSM1,the aeration and effluent total nitrogen were reduced;more than 5% of aeration energy was saved while the effluent ammonia and chemical oxygen demands were maintained by applying optimal control.The proposed control strategy also improved the effluent quality index.
Analysis and Compensation of Transmitter IQ Imbalance Based on MIMO Equalizer for Single-lane 800G DCI

We proposed a novel equalizer structure to compensate transmitter IQ imbalance for single-lane 800G coherent optical transmission system. The performances of equalizer are extensively validated using M-QAM modulation with single-wavelength 800Gbit/s net rate. OCIS codes: (060.2360) Fiber optics links and subsystems; (200.4650) Optical interconnects. (060.4080) Modulation.
The Macroeconomic Policy: An Analysis at Five Emerging Markets Asia

INTRODUCTION Economic stability as a condition is reflected in improving macroeconomic fundamentals. In supporting more optimal macroeconomic stability and creating a strong and anticipatory monetary policy framework, appropriate monetary policy is needed in achieving the stability goals in the long term. The ultimate goal of monetary policy is to maintain and maintain the stability of the rupiah value, one of which is reflected in Russia's low and stable inflation rate (Atmojo, 2018).
Solving the Code of Series Resistance on Large Area Solar Cells: Average and Local Power Losses of External and Lateral Balancing Currents

Lateral balancing currents are an immanent feature of solar cells with an inhomogeneous distribution of photocurrent Iph(x,y) and/or diode current j01(x,y) leading to additional power losses and thus to a significant increase of difficulty to analyze local efficiencies of solar cells. Due to fundamental physical restrictions like charge conservation and having a potential distribution across a 2D grid network, astonishingly only the histogram information (no local information! ) of images of recombination strength and series resistance is needed to calculate all relevant average information. This is completely analogous to the technique of frequency analysis used for code breaking used for more than 1000 years where just a histogram analysis allows to identify the meaning and the position of all (most) characters within a text. In this contribution, the theory and quantitative results for several inhomogeneous solar cells with different kinds of lateral balancing currents are presented.