Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Curriculum Differentiation Based Intruction for Gifted and Talented (G/T) Students (Mainstreaming Curriculum Differentiation within Mixed Ability Classroom)

Education is a basic element in enhancing human resources. Several attempts have been made to create high quality outcomes. For example since 2007, Indonesian government has implemented current curriculum called Kurikulum Tindak Satuan Pendidikan (KTSP/School-Based Curriculum) which is replaced previous curriculum called Kurikulum Berbasis Kompetensi (KBK/ Competence-Based Curriculum) and Indonesian Curriculum 1997. Different from KBK and curriculum 1997 that organized by central government, KTSP is oriented to decentralize the whole process and procedure of teaching and learning in the schools. This change aims to cover the diversity of school and student’s needs in each region. This is because the people who really know the student’s needs are the educators in the school; therefore, the curriculum should be developed and established by them.
Aerial Imagery Classification and Path Planning

the purpose of our research is to improve navigation capabilities of an Unmanned Ground Vehic le (UGV) by increasing its perception range utilizing aerial or satellite imagery. We propose an adaptive system that consist s of an image classifier, cost map generator and path plann er, which is used for long-term path planning using overhead ima gery.
Creating a Working Model for Technology Integration Through a Lesson Planning WebQuest

In preparing teacher candidates to effectively integrate technology into their future classrooms they need to work in classroom environments that support a variety of technologies that include best practice lesson planning and classroom experiences. They should be allowed an opportunity to work with model technology integration processes that best support the curriculum and enhance student learning. Teachers need training in environments that support technology integration in curriculum areas that can be replicated in their own classrooms not training that focuses on software applications and skill development. This study investigates the development and implementation of a reproducible training model that utilizes a Lesson Planning WebQuest to educate teacher candidates in effective technology integration. The findings of this study will help teacher educators better understand how to facilitate training in the integration of technology, while taking advantage of the affordances inherent WebQuests.
Continuous-DiscreteUnscented Kalman Filtering

The unscented Kalman filter (UKF) is formulated for the continuous- discrete state space model. The exact moment equations are solved approximately by using the unscented transform (UT) and the measurement update is obtained by computing the normal correlation, again using the UT. In contrast to the usual treatment, the system and measurement noise sequences are included from the start and are not treated later by extension of the state vector. The performance of the UKF is compared to Taylor expansions (extended Kalman filter EKF, second and higher order nonlinear filter SNF, HNF), the Gaussian filter, and simulated Monte Carlo filters using a bimodal Ginzburg-Landau model and the chaotic Lorenz model.
Supplementary enteral nutrition maintains remission in paediatric Crohn's disease.

BACKGROUND--Liquid diets given enterally combined with "bowel rest' are efficacious in the treatment of active Crohn's disease, but rapid recrudescence of gastrointestinal symptoms after resumption of a normal diet is common. AIMS--This study examined whether continuation of enteral nutrition as a nocturnal supplement to an ad libitum daytime intake of a normal diet increased the length of remission of Crohn's disease in children. PATIENTS AND METHODS--Children and adolescents with active Crohn's disease treated successfully with exclusive enteral nutrition were classified retrospectively according to whether they continued supplementary enteral nutrition or not. Time to relapse and linear growth were compared between the two cohorts. RESULTS--Between January 1986 and December 1992, 65 patients aged 7-17 years (mean (SD) 13.6 (2.1) years) (36 males, 29 females) with Crohn's disease in exacerbation were treated for > or = four weeks by bowel rest and nasogastric tube feeding of an oligopeptide or amino acid based formula. At first follow up visit, remission (fall in Paediatric Crohn's Disease Activity Index, PCDAI to < or = 20) was achieved in 47 of 65 (72%) patients. Subsequently, 20 of these 47 (43%) relapsed by six months and 28 of 47 (60%) by 12 months. Patients who continued nasogastric supplementary feeding (n = 28) after resumption of an otherwise normal diet remained well longer than those who discontinued nocturnal supplements completely (n = 19) (p < 0.02). Furthermore, continued use of nasogastric supplements before completion of puberty was associated with improved linear growth. CONCLUSION--After successful treatment of active Crohn's disease by exclusive enteral nutrition, supplementary enteral nutrition without restriction of normal diet is associated with prolongation of remission and improved linear growth in children and adolescents.
Hemodynamic correlates of effective arterial elastance in mitral stenosis before and after balloon valvotomy.

This study had the purpose of documenting the hemodynamic correlates of effective arterial elastance (Ea; i.e., an accurate estimate of hydraulic load) in mitral stenosis (MS) patients. The main hypothesis tested was that Ea relates to the total vascular resistance (R)-to-pulse interval duration (T) ratio (R/T) in MS patients both before and after successful balloon mitral valvotomy (BMV). High-fidelity aortic pressure recordings were obtained in 10 patients (40 +/- 12 yr) before and 15 min after BMV. Ea value was calculated as the ratio of the steady-state end-systolic aortic pressure (ESAP) to stroke volume (thermodilution). Ea increased after BMV (from 1.55 +/- 0.63 to 1.83 +/- 0.71 mmHg/ml; P < 0.05). Throughout the procedure, there was a strong linear relationship between Ea and R/T: Ea = 1.09R/T - 0.01 mmHg/ml, r = 0.99, P = 0.0001. This ultimately depended on the powerful link between ESAP and mean aortic pressure [MAP; r = 0.99, 95% confidence interval for the difference (MAP - ESAP) from -18.5 to +4.5 mmHg]. Ea was also related to total arterial compliance (area method) and to wave reflections (augmentation index), although to a lesser extent. After BMV, enhanced and anticipated wave reflections were observed, and this was likely to be explained by decreased arterial compliance. The present study indicated that Ea depended mainly on the steady component of hydraulic load (i.e., R) and on heart period (i.e., T) in MS patients.
Transient Situations in Traffic Flow: Modelling the Mexico City Cuernavaca Highway

In this paper a recent variable anticipation cellular automata model for single‐lane traffic flow is extended to analyze the situation of free and congested flow in the Highway from Mexico City to Cuernavaca. This highway presents free flow in standard days; but in the returning day of long weekends or holidays it exhibits congested flow and in rush hours jamming appears. We illustrate how our CA model for traffic flow can deal appropriately with transient situations and can be used to search new alternatives that allow to improve the traffic flow in Mexican highways.
Identification of Lactococcus lactis Genes Required for Bacteriophage Adsorption

ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to identify genes in Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis IL1403 and Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris Wg2 important for adsorption of the 936-species phages bIL170 and φ645, respectively. Random insertional mutagenesis of the two L. lactis strains was carried out with the vector pGh9:ISS1, and integrants that were resistant to phage infection and showed reduced phage adsorption were selected. In L. lactis IL1403 integration was obtained in the ycaG and rgpE genes, whereas in L. lactis Wg2 integration was obtained in two genes homologous to ycbC and ycbB of L. lactis IL1403. rgpE and ycbB encode putative glycosyltransferases, whereas ycaG and ycbC encode putative membrane-spanning proteins with unknown functions. Interestingly, ycaG, rgpE, ycbC, and ycbB are all part of the same operon in L. lactis IL1403. This operon is probably involved in biosynthesis and transport of cell wall polysaccharides (WPS). Binding and infection studies showed that φ645 binds to and infects L. lactis Wg2, L. lactis IL1403, and L. lactis IL1403 strains with pGh9:ISS1 integration in ycaG and rgpE, whereas bIL170 binds to and infects only L. lactis IL1403 and cannot infect Wg2. These results indicate that φ645 binds to a WPS structure present in both L. lactis IL1403 and L. lactis Wg2, whereas bIL170 binds to another WPS structure not present in L. lactis Wg2. Binding of bIL170 and φ645 to different WPS structures was supported by alignment of the receptor-binding proteins of bIL170 and φ645 that showed no homology in the C-terminal part.
The Influence of Emotion and Gender on Work Efficiency in Hazy Weather

In recent years, the eastern part of China has suffered numerous large-scale continuous fog and haze, which seriously impact people’s production and life. In present research, a combination method of questionnaire and experiment is used to discuss whether the hazy weather could in-fluence the emotion and if there are any impacts on the work efficiency. 2 (gender) × 3 (emotional type: positive, neutral and negative) completely randomized design is used and the reaction time (RT) is analyzed. The results show that 1) hazy weather truly induces the negative emotion, e.g. depression and anxiety; 2) the interaction effect of emotion and gender is significant; the RT of females is significantly longer than males’ in negative emotion condition; for females, RT in negative emotion condition is significantly longer than that in positive and neutral emotion condition, which shows that the hazy weather would lead some inefficiency.
The shuttle walking test: a reproducible method for evaluating the impact of shortness of breath on functional capacity in patients with advanced cancer

BACKGROUND Breathlessness leading to exercise limitation is common in patients with advanced cancer and is ineffectively treated. There are few research data to guide clinicians on best practice. The shuttle walking test has been validated for some conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but not for advanced cancer. One of the well documented difficulties of doing clinical research in palliative care is the acceptability of assessment tests. This study examined the reproducibility of the shuttle walking test in patients with advanced cancer to help facilitate the systematic evaluation of interventions designed to improve breathlessness. METHODS Patients performed three shuttle walks on separate days with continuous monitoring of arterial oxygen saturation and heart rate; simple pulmonary function (FEV1) was also recorded. Data on quality of life, anxiety, and depression were collected throughout the study period using appropriate questionnaires. Breathlessness was measured before and after exercise using a visual analogue scale. RESULTS Data from 22 patients were compared between visits 2 and 3. There were no significant differences between the FEV1 (1.89v 1.90, p=0.73), distance walked on each test (245 m v 256 m, p=0.14), end-exercise levels of heart rate (107/min v 108/min, p=0.11), oxygen saturation (93.4% v 93.2%, p=0.38), or breathlessness scores (p=0.62) on the two occasions. Indices of quality of life, anxiety, and depression were also not different between the two tests. The investigation was very acceptable to patients, families, and staff. CONCLUSIONS The shuttle walking test is a reproducible test of functional capacity in ambulant patients with advanced cancer, WHO performance status 1 or 2. The data indicate that a practice session is needed. It is easy to carry out and acceptable for patients with advanced cancer.
THE QUICK ALMOST OPTIMAL MULTITHRESHOLD DECODERS FOR NOISY GAUSSIAN CHANNELS

The principles of operation and performance of multithreshold decoders (MTD) are reviewed in the field of high levels of a channel noise. These methods in many cases are so effective, as optimum decoding procedures with total search. The complexity of their implementation is practically linear on code length. The generalizations of MTD for nonbinary signals is suggested also.
Was There a Skills Shortage in Australia?

The paper analyses the problem of a "skills shortage" in Australia. It begins with an analysis of the operation of a labour market in terms of stocks and flows of labour services and human capital acquisition. It discusses the definition of a skills shortage, why it persists, and then looks at evidence from Australia, in particular, the resource rich states of Queensland and Western Australia over the past decade. It discusses possible employer responses to a skills shortage. Finally, it discusses whether the government should intervene, and if so what policies may help to relieve a skills shortage.
The Costs of Inflation and Unemployment in Australia

This paper examines the costs of inflation and unemployment encountered in the post-war Australian economy. The analysis takes place under the assumption that a trade-off between inflation and unemployment has persisted over this period. The methodology encompasses estimates of Okuns coefficient and the sacrifice ratio, over varying time horizons, in order to examine the effect that each has on output. When compared, the evidence strongly suggests that, in terms of output lost, unemployment imposes a greater and more conspicuous cost to the economy than does inflation.
Theories of learning: a computer game perspective

Computer games provide a good environment for learning. Players learn to play the game without being taught didactically as the learning process takes place naturally in the virtual world. Learning is no longer a process of knowledge transfer from the expert to the novice. Learners need to construct the knowledge themselves by interacting with the environment. It is beneficial to study the theory underpinning computer games: how players learn and respond in the game environment. We elucidate the theories of learning, i.e. behavioural learning theory, cognitive learning theory and motivation theory in the context of computer games. Psychology provides a way to understand the learning that occurs naturally in games and also helps in developing an environment in which the player can learn a particular domain of knowledge extrinsically. By studying the psychology and its relation to computer games, we can understand players more comprehensively, and thus predict their responses. The understanding of psychology offers a framework to developing an educational game that promotes learning while maintaining high player motivation. We also attempt to shed some light on how players learn in computer games based on the theory, and thus infer better techniques in supporting game-based learning.
Incremental on-line semantic indexing for image retrieval in dynamic databases

Contemporary approaches to semantic indexing for bag of words image retrieval do not adapt well when the image or video collections dynamically get modified. In this paper, We propose an on-line incremental semantic indexing scheme for image retrieval in dynamic image collections. Our main contributions are in the form of a method and a data structure that tackle representation of the term document matrix and on-line semantic indexing where the database changes. We introduce a bipartite graph model (BGM) which is a scalable data structure that aids in online semantic indexing. It can also be incrementally updated. BGM uses tf-idf values for building a semantic bipartite graph. We also introduce a cash flow algorithm that works on the BGM to retrieve semantically relevant images from the database. We examine the properties of both BGM and cash flow algorithm through a series of experiments. Finally, we demonstrate how they can be effectively implemented to build large scale image retrieval systems in an incremental manner.
Run-time Support for Dynamic Load Balancing and Debugging in Paralex

Paralex is a programming environment for developing and executing parallel applications in distributed systems. The user is spared complexities of distributed programming including remote execution, data representation, communication, synchronization and fault tolerance as they are handled automatically by the system. Once an application starts execution in a distributed system, it may be interacted with at two levels: by Paralex itself to achieve automatic fault tolerance and dynamic load balancing; or by the user in association with performance tuning and debugging. In this paper, we describe the set of monitors and control mechanisms that constitute the Paralex run-time system and their use for implementing dynamic load balancing and debugging.
Channel estimation in time-varying cooperative networks using Kalman filter

In this work, we investigate channel estimation in time-varying multi-relay cooperative network. Since channels vary with time, training blocks are inserted periodically to trace channel variation, and we adopt Kalman filter to take advantage of the temporal correlation of channel coefficients. By storing previous channel estimate, Kalman filter simply requires to process the newest observation to update current channel estimate with relatively low complexity. To perform data detection, we need to channel state information over each data block as well. Therefore, estimates over previous training blocks are interpolated to estimate channel over data blocks based on linear mean-square-error (LMMSE) criterion. Since estimates over training blocks are obtained from Kalman filter, it consequently improves estimation quality of the channel over the data blocks.
NonStop SQL/MX primitives for knowledge discovery

In this paper, we describe the primitives that we have implemented in NonStop SQL/MX, a commercial DBMS, to support the knowledge discovery process. These primitives, combined with the high-performance SQL&IX engine, represent a powerful kernel for performing basic knowledge discovery tasks in a scalable and efftcient manner.
Workflow Collocation Retrieval Algorithm ! Ordered List of Collocations for ‘ Query ’ !

Natural languages are full of word collocations that frequently co-occur and correspond to arbitrary word usages. They appear in both technical and non-technical textual corpora and often have specific significance in individual contexts. Accurately retrieving and identifying collocations from a given corpus in an unsupervised manner is imperative to understanding and automatically generating text related to that corpus. Identifying collocations, however, is not an easy problem. They vary widely in length, in the words that are involved, and in the relations between the involved words. Moreover, words in a collocation can be adjacent or they can be separated by unrelated words. One straightforward way to retrieve collocations is to find the most frequent N -grams in a corpora. This approach is attractive because many collocations are just adjacent words that frequently appear together. WordSeer [1], a text analysis environment for literary corpora from UC Berkeley, uses a variation of the N -gram approach to identify collocations. Consequently, it faces the same shortcomings as any N -gram-based approach would, namely, it cannot identify collocations with non-adjacent words, it has very high recall (and low precision), and it does not provide any functional information about the identified collocations. Xtract [2] is a statistical tool (i.e., a collection of algorithms) developed for identifying collocations with high precision and for statistically justifying their significance. It extends the N -gram approach with some statistical filters for better effectiveness. In this project, we have successfully implemented the Xtract toolkit in WordSeer and compared its performance with the default N -gram-based collocation retrieval mechanism. Furthermore, we have evaluated and compared the performance of both approaches on two large text corpora: Shakespeare and Abstracts. The former is a literary collection of writings by William Shakespeare, and the latter is a technical corpora with abstracts collected from top HCI conferences. The key findings are the following: 1. Xtract is more precise than the N -gram approach. 2. In a show-of-hands poll over a group of 30 experts, Xtract outputs were preferred three out of four times. However, in all cases, a sizable fraction of the participants were undecided.
Active cloaking with transducers

In an ideal acoustical cloaking operation plane waves from a sonar source arrive at an object, emerge from the opposite side, reflect or scatter from other objects and return back to the sonar source as if there were no object. With passive cloaking materials surrounding the object the acoustic waves appear to bend around the object as if the object were transparent and not there. Efforts to ultimately develop such passive metamaterials for cloaking objects, such as, AUV's and UUV's are underway. It has, however, been pointed out that this form of passive cloaking could cover an object in a way that shields the object from using its own acoustic sonar means for detecting the source, unless the cloaking can be turned off. We address this issue by presenting an active cloaking transducer system which effectively cloaks an object and makes it acoustically invisible, but yet can also be used as an acoustic sonar system. Equivalent circuits and finite element models are presented and used to demonstrate this active transducer cloaking system.
AUDITOR SWITCHING: ANALISIS BERDASAR UKURAN KAP, UKURAN KLIEN DAN FINANCIAL DISTRESS

Abstrak Auditor switching di Indonesia merupakan salah satu peraturan yang diwajibkan oleh pemerintah Indonesia sebagai usaha untuk mempertahankan independensi auditor . Pada saat perpindahan auditor secara sukarela ( voluntary) akan menimbulkan kecurigaan dari stakeholder . Pengambilan sampel dengan metode purposive sampling dihasilkan sampel sebanyak 21 perusahaan. Data berupa data sekunder yang diambil dengan teknik dokumentasi. Metode analisis data menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif dan analisis regresi logistik.Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan variabel ukuran KAP berpengaruh terhadap auditor switching . Ukuran klien tidak berpengaruh terhadap auditor switching . Financial distress tidak berpengaruh terhadap auditor switching. Abstract Auditor switching in Indonesia is a rule that ruquired by the goverment as an attempt to maintain the auditor independece. If auditor switching is committed before the proper time, it will be lay out the suspicious from the stakeholder. Sampling was purposive sampling method that produced 21 companies sample. The data used were secondary data taken with the technical documentation. The analysis methode used statistics discriptive and statistics logistic regression.The results of this study show that public accountant firm’s size variable affect to the auditor switching. Client size has no affect to the auditor switching. Financial distress has no affect to the auditor switching.