Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Antimicrobial Resistance Trends of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from Milk in South Africa Differs between Seasons and Regions

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Weights for Combining Surveys across Time or Space

Researchers sometimes combine the data from two or more surveys covering the same subject matter in order to increase sample size and hence the precision of estimates. This situation often arises when a survey is repeated across time and when a national survey is supplemented with local surveys in specific areas. In the United States, issues of combining across time arise in the continuous National Health Interview Survey, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey, the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII), and the proposed American Community Survey. Issues of combining national and local surveys have occurred with the National Assessment of Educational Progress and the National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS). A different type of combining occurred with the Survey of Income and Program Participation when the survey was a repeated panel survey with overlap of panels. Data collected in 2 (sometimes 3) panels at different waves could then be combined to produce estimates for a specified time point or period. One approach to combining surveys in analysis is to form a weighted average of the estimates from each of the surveys, with weights that minimize the variance of the weighted average. While this composite estimation approach has theoretical attractions, it is time consuming to implement when many estimates are required. For multi-purpose applications, a more attractive approach is to pool the data from the two or more surveys into a single data base that can be analyzed in a standard way. For this latter approach, weights need to be derived for the units in the pooled data base. This paper discusses the development of such weights using the ideas of composite estimation.
Validation of Transient Stability Models of FACTS Devices Using Detailed Simulation Studies

This paper addresses the modeling of FACTS devices for stability studies and their incorporation in the partitioned explicit method for solution of DAEs. The models of various Voltage Source Converter (VSC) based FACTS controllers are presented. These models are verified by detailed simulation studies which include the device switchings and network dynamics. Keywords—FACTS, Modeling, Stability studies
Nonlinear analysis of RC shear walls by vector form intrinsic finite element method *

It is always hard to reach accurate solutions for the numerical simulations of nonlinear and large deflection by traditional finite element approaches especially when analyzing reinforced concrete shear walls. Vector form intrinsic finite element (VFIFE) method based on vector mechanics is a novel method to solve nonlinear and discontinuous mechanical behavior of structures or elements. Basde on VFIFE method, a plate element subprogram is developed to provide more effective processing method for the nonlinear analysis of reinforced concrete shear walls. Two main loops, point value loop and element cycle are included in this plate element program to adapt the simulation work for nonlinear analysis of walls, slabs, shells, membranes, etc. Three typical examples including box, large deflection elastomer and experimental shear walls were selected to test and verify this program. Comparison indicates that the simulation results meet the theory results and the experimental results closely even in large deflection stage. Theoretical studies and test results demonstrate that this subprogram has great potential in dealing with nonlinear problems such as large deformation, large displacement, elastic-plasticity, collision, collapse, et al, so to have great importance in theoretical analysis and engineering applications.
Optimization of the track fit for the upgraded trigger

This note presents time profiling studies of the Kalman filter based track fitting software, used by the LHCb Collaboration to reconstruct charged particle trajectories, against the number of iterations of the fitter. Also, a detailed track quality analysis quantifying the impact of the number of fit iterations on reconstructed track parameters and selected physics quantities is shown. This work is a part of a large research project, still underway, that focuses on defining and implementing the next generation trigger system for the upgraded LHCb experiment that is foreseen to collect collision data beyond year 2020 (Run III). It should also be stressed that some of the ideas, regarding the upgraded trigger, have already been implemented and successfully employed during 2015 data taking (Run II).
Human Activities and Conservation Awareness between Community Use Zone (CUZ) Areas of Kinabalu Park and Crocker Range Park, Sabah

The Parks Enactment 1984 prohibits any human activities in the Park in order to conserve thenatural ecosystem but in reality there are some people living inside the Park and doing cultivation. Community Use Zone (CUZ) is a management option in an attempt to strike a balance between the conservation priorities of the Park and the livelihoods of the local communities who depend on the Park for survival. This study looks into the relationship between types of crops planted within the CUZ areas, evaluate the contribution for the local communities’ livelihood, and determine the perception and conservation awareness of local community activities. The data for this study was collected by using face-to-face interview technique. Closed and open-ended structured questions were used in the interview. Apart from that observation was useful to obtained information which cannot achieve from structured interviews. Percentage, mean and range were used to summarize the results. With the use of socioeconomic survey and economic valuation on sales products approach, it was possible to determine the objectives of this study. Major crops grown are permanent crops such as rubber trees, fruit trees, and cash crops such as vegetables, cocoa and coffee trees were identified as the type of crops that were cultivated for economic sources by farmers in Kg. Sayap, Kota Belud and Kg. Mongool Baru Ulu Senagang, Keningau/Tenom. Rubber trees contributed the highest source of income followed by fruit trees such as durian, langsat and rambutan, cocoa trees and vegetables. The study showed that the perception and conservation awareness of the local communities in both villages had high awareness level. They are aware of the issues that concerning forest conservation. The study had determined that the CUZ is a tool management for the local communities to survive their living which is recommended to be applied but further research on the local communities’ livelihood dependency on protected areas should be conducted for the sake of forest conservation.
ABELISATION OF THE NEUTRON PROFILE DATA AT JET USING MINIMUM FISHER REGULARISATION

INTRODUCTION Analyses and validation of data from neutron measur ements present one of the key contributions of JET to research and development of diagnostic systems for fusion burning plasmas. In this respect the JET neutron profile mon itor has a unique importance in deterimining spatial distribution of neutron emissi vities [1]. The monitor consist of two cameras, one with ten collimated channels, and anot her with nine collimated channels providing fan-shaped horizontal and vertical views, respectively. The spatial plasma coverage provided by the neutron profile monitor is adequate for inverse reconstructions, albeit with a rather scarce spatial resolution. Minimum Fisher Re gularisation (MFR) has been recently applied at JET for the 2D tomographic reconstructio n of the neutron emissivity [2]. This contribution presents the latest extension of the a lgorithm that allows for emissivity profile reconstruction (abelisation) under the assumption of constant neutron emissivities along magnetic flux surfaces (i.e. full poloidal symmetry ). This strong assumption, when realistic, allows for profile analyses even if neutron emissiv ities are low. The MFR abelisation principle is tested and validated on phantom functi ons, including simulations of emissivity evolution and random data noise. First analyses of experimental data are presented, with particular interest in their potential use for trit ium transport studies.
NON-STATIONARY TIME SERIES ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING

Time series analysis is critical in academic communities ranging from economics, transportation science and meteorology, to engineering, genetics and environmental sciences. In this paper, we will firstly model a time series as a non-stationary stochastic process presenting the properties of variant mean and variant variance. Then the Timevariant Local Autocorrelated Polynomial model with Kalman filter, and Envelope Detecting method is proposed to dynamically estimate the instantaneous mean (trend) and variance of the interested time series. After that, we could forecast the time series. The advantages of our methods embody: (1) training free, which means that no complete a priori history data is required to train a model, compared to Box-Jenkins methodology (ARMA, ARIMA); (2) automatically identifying and predicting the peak and valley values of a time series; (3) automatically reporting and forecasting the current changing pattern (increasing or decreasing of the trend); (4) being able to handle the general variant variance problem in time series analysis, compared to the canonical but limited Box-Cox transformation; and (5) being real time and workable for the sequential data, not just block data. More interestingly, we could also use the method we propose to explain the philosophy and nature of motion modelling in physics.
Perceived Neighborhood Safety and Psychological Distress: Exploring Protective Factors

While a growing body of literature has established a relationship between “disordered” neighborhoods and psychological distress, less is known about the specific mechanisms at work. Using data collected in the 2008 Arizona Health Survey (N = 4,196), hierar-chal linear regression was conducted to assess both the independent effect of perception of neighborhood safety on psychological distress, as well as the mediating effects of powerlessness, social isolation and mistrust. The findings suggest that the more safe individu-als feel in their neighborhood, the less psychological distress they experience (b = 1.07, SE = .17, p < .001). This relationship appears to be partially mediated by feelings of powerlessness, social isola-tion and mistrust, indicating potential risk and protective factors.
Monetizing Online Marketplaces

This paper considers the allocation of “shelf space” in the context of online marketplaces, where items' positions are linked to advertising. While featuring advertised products makes search less efficient, lowering transaction commissions, it incentivizes sellers to compete for better placements via advertising. We consider this trade-off by modeling both sides of the platform. On the demand side, we develop a joint model of search (impressions), consideration (clicks), and choice (demand). On the supply side, we consider sellers' advertising competition under various fee structures and ranking algorithms. Using buyer, seller, and platform data from an online marketplace specializing in handmade goods, we find that sorting goods by consumer preferences decreases platform profits, as it leads to more lower price item purchases. On the seller side, the high advertising commissions create an incentive for sellers to advertise items in the hope of selling them elsewhere with lower fees. Reflecting this hope, there is a negative valuation from demand for the sellers who advertise, whereas the median valuation for consideration is estimated to be $0.13. We find that both the platform and its sellers are better off when the platform lowers the cost-per-action (CPA) and instead increases the cost-per-consideration/click (CPC).
N 2 0 1 7 ) 0 6 4 A Review of the Evolution of Classical Nova V 2676 Oph : Formation of Molecules and Dust Grains

Nova V2676 Oph is the first classical nova in which C2 has been detected during its early phase near the visual-brightness maximum in addition to CN. The presence of C2 and CN in the nova indicates that its atmosphere was enriched in carbon with C/O > 1. Furthermore, molecule formation in the early phase is likely to be associated with the dust formation that started ∼90 days after the discovery. We have obtained isotopic ratios of carbon and nitrogen for this nova, and they are consistent with model predictions. Based on the lightcurves and optical spectra of the nova, the inferred mass of the white-dwarf component of V2676 Oph is relatively small (∼0.6M⊙). The absence of strong [Ne II] emission at 12.8 μm and the relatively small ejected mass from V2676 Oph support this hypothesis. However, the mass of the white-dwarf component should be higher (>∼1.0M⊙) according to the observed isotopic ratios and theoretical predictions based on thermonuclear runaways.
Generating Solutions to Einstein ’ s Equations by Conformal Transformations

New pefect fluid solutions to Einstein’s equations were generated using a method known as conformal transformations. This method has been used previously to show relationships between metrics, but here it is used to develop new and unique solutions. The metric 1 1− 2m(r) r dr + rdΩ − edt was multiplied by a transformation function f(r) and perfect fluid conditions were imposed to create a differential equation for the mass distribution m(r). Two transformation functions that lead to a physically realistic mass distribution were found: f(r) = (1 + r2)−1/3 and f(r) = (1 + r2)−1+1/ √ . The latter can be generalized to a family of transformation functions: f(r) = (r + α)−1+1/2 √ −4 N+2 N+4. Dear reader: I wrote this short thesis as an undergraduate. Although it appears on Google Scholar, it has not been peer reviewed and is not guaranteed to meet any standards of scientific rigour. I have left it here for your interest; see Lake, K. , Physical Review D v 77 i 12, 2008 for a more complete paper.
A High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Photodiode Array Detection Method for Simultaneous Determination of Three Compounds Isolated from Wikstroemia ganpi: Assessment of the Effects on Cytochrome P450-Mediated Metabolism In Vitro and In Vivo

In natural products, the content and quality of the marker components differ depending on the part, production area, collection period, and extraction method; therefore, a standardized analysis method is required to obtain consistent results. This study developed a simultaneous analysis method for three marker components (7-methoxylutolin-5-O-glucoseide, pilloin 5-O-β-d-glucopyranoside, rutarensin) isolated and purified from Wikstroemia ganpi (W. ganpi). Simultaneous analysis was performed using high-performance liquid chromatography with photodiode array detection (HPLC-PDA) method that was validated according to the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines. The developed analytical method exhibited linearity (r2 > 0.999), detection limits (0.72–3.34 μg/mL), and quantification limits (2.19–10.22 μg/mL). The relative standard deviation (RSD) value of intra- and inter-day precisions was less than 1.68%, and analyte recoveries (93.42–117.55%; RSD < 1.86%) were validated according to the analytical procedures, and all parameters were within the allowable range. Quantitative analysis of the three marker components from W. ganpi MeOH extract (WGM) showed 7-methoxylutolin-5-O-glucoseide with the highest content (51.81 mg/g). The inhibitory effects of WGM on cytochrome P450 (CYP) substrate drugs were further investigated. The in vitro study revealed that WGM inhibited the CYP3A-mediated metabolism of buspirone and that 7-methoxylutolin-5-O-glucoseide and pilloin 5-O-β-d-glucopyranoside inhibited the metabolism of buspirone with IC50 values of 2.73 and 18.7 μM, respectively. However, a single oral dose of WGM did not have significant effects on the pharmacokinetics of buspirone in rats, suggesting that WGM cannot function as an inhibitor of CYP3A-mediated metabolism in vivo.
A High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Electrochemical Detection Method Developed for the Sensitive Determination of Ascorbic Acid: Validation, Application, and Comparison with Titration, Spectrophotometric, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode-Array Detection Methods

L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C, VC), an essential nutrient obtained from the diet to maintain various vital signs for the human body, is a crucial indicator of food quality and nutritional value. Herein, high-performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection (HPLC-ECD) was developed and validated with the advantages of higher sensitivity, simpler operation processes, and more rapid detection in measuring VC levels in honey samples when compared with the common methods (titration, spectrophotometric, and HPLC-DAD methods). The results of the HPLC-ECD methodological validation showed that the limit of detection (LOD) was 0.0043 µg mL−1; the relative standard deviations (RSDs) of the intra- and inter-day values were between 2.51% and 5.15%, and the regression coefficient was >0.999 in the linear range of 0.1 to 20 µg mL−1. The validated HPLC-ECD method was also successfully utilized to evaluate the VC levels in different varieties of honey samples with various storage durations as well as in fruit and biological samples. This study provided a perspective for the further accurate determination of VC content in food and biological samples.
Title Age structure of the workforce in growing and decliningindustries : Evidence from Hong Kong

Industry-specific human capital reduces the incentive for older workers to leave declining industries and raises the incentive for younger workers to join growing industries. Using the industry restructuring experience of Hong Kong, we find that a one percent increase in employment share of an industry is associated with a 0.60 year decrease in the average age of its workforce. The relationship is more pronounced among less educated workers, who have less general human capital, and male workers, who are more committed to the labor force, than among well educated workers and female workers. JEL classification. J10, J23, J24
P 2 . 1 VTMX : PROFILING THE STABLE NOCTURNAL BOUNDARY LAYER

The National Center for Atmospheric Research / Atmospheric Technology Division (NCAR/ATD) participated in the U.S. Dept of Energy’s VTMX (Vertical Transport and MiXing, Doran et.al, 2002) October 2000 field campaign. The VTMX program is concerned with stable nighttime boundary layer conditions in urban basins. The field campaign was centered on the Salt Lake Valley and NCAR operated enhanced Integrated Sounding System (ISS, Parsons et.al. 1994) at a site near the Jordan Narrows, Bluffdale, at the extreme southern end of the valley. The instruments included a sodar, a backscatter lidar, an advanced wind profiler radar MAPR (Cohn et.al. 2001), a tethered blimp supporting in situ instruments, soundings, and two surface meteorological stations. Among the various phenomena being investigated with these instruments include the variability of airflow in and out of the valley and how the flow relates through the narrows is related to mixing and vertical transport processes.
Movement expertise influences gender recognition in point-light displays of musical gestures

We investigated (a) whether observers perceive the gender of orchestral conductors in point-light displays across multimodal conditions and (b) whether there are quantifiable motion differences between male and female conductors. We hypothesised that in explicitly trained conducting gestures, gender differences are less pronounced as compared to walking motion. Gestures of male and female orchestral conductors were recorded with a motion capture system while they conducted two excerpts from a Mendelssohn string symphony to musicians. Point-light displays were created according to the following conditions: static image (no movement), gait, visual-only and audiovisual conducting. In addition, auditory-only versions of the same music were produced. Musically trained observers distinguished best between male and female conductors in gait and static images, for which differences in body morphology and/or motion parameters were found in accordance with previous research. For conducting movements, no significant motion differences were recorded. Accuracy of gender recognition was influenced by conductors’ expertise: While observers perceived the gender of less experienced conductors’ above chance level for visual-only and audiovisual point-light displays of conducting, displays of experienced conductors permitted correct recognition for gait and static images only, but not for the three conducting conditions. Results point to a response bias in judgments such that experienced conductors were more often judged to be male. We conclude that judgement accuracy depended both on conductors’ level of expertise as well as on observers’ concepts, suggesting that perceivable differences between men and women diminished for highly trained movements of experienced individuals.