Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
IMPROVEMENT OF ALGORITHM FOR UPDATING FIREWALL POLICIES

Security issues are becoming more critical in network systems. Firewalls offer an important defense and protection for network, permit to strengthen security aspect. Firewalls are network devices or programs which enforce an organization's security policy, permit to control and monitor the traffic flow of network; they are installed between networks or hosts that employ differing security postures. Generally firewalls were deployed at network perimeters in order to provide some measure of protection for internal hosts. Different firewalls support different policy editing commands. The set of policy editing commands that a firewall supports is called its policy editing language. In [1], the authors provide deployment algorithm for type II language. This paper aims to develop an efficient algorithm for the updates of the security policy. Our proposal is considered improved type II edition policies algorithm. Although the proposed algorithm in [1] gives correct results, but it has severe shortcomings of security in the implementation of the new policy of security, in addition, this algorithm has a high degree of complexity. We will propose an algorithm that will address these two weaknesses of the old algorithm, which allows us to gain in terms of security and complexity.
Female Unemployment and Statistical Discrimination : The Revealing Effects of Child Care Subsidies

In this paper, I examine the effects of child care subsidies on female employment, including potential spillover effects on those without children, which can occur in the presence of limited information and statistical discrimination. I provide evidence from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) that working mothers quit their jobs less often and childless women in low-wage occupations experience layoffs less frequently where childcare subsidies are more generous. To rationalize these patterns, I develop a labor search and matching model that incorporates statistical discrimination. Employers know that on average women quit more often than men due to childcare needs. In response, they terminate their employment relationships with all women more readily. Childcare subsidies reduce the average gender difference in quit rates through their effect on mothers, obviating the need for statistically discriminatory behavior by firms, and increasing the employment persistence of all observationally similar women. Estimates from the search model allow me to examine counterfactual scenarios including full information and changes to subsidy policy.
APPLYING INFO-GAP DECISION THEORY TO WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM PLANNING : APPLICATION TO THE THAMES BASIN

Projected disparities between water supply and potable demand drive infrastructure capacity and water efficiency investments in the water utilities industry to meet demand whilst minimising associated costs and environmental impacts. The uncertainty surrounding many of these projections complicates stochastic modelling. Info-Gap Decision Theory (IGDT) offers decision makers a different approach to infrastructure planning. Here we use this framework to assess the relative performance of 20 supply infrastructure portfolios meant to meet demand in the Thames Basin up to 2035. Rather than planning for an optimal system, IGDT is used to identify the most robust system: the system that can cope with the greatest amount of climate change, demand and energy cost variability whilst maintaining pre-defined reservoir operation, environment and cost performance requirements.
MAP KINASE ACTIVATION INCREASES BK POLYOMAVIRUS REPLICATION AND FACILITATES VIRAL PROPAGATION IN VITRO

FETAL STAGE HEMATOPOIETIC STEM AND PROGENITOR CELLS DIFFER FROM THEIR ADULT COUNTERPARTS BY ELEVATED HIGH-MOBILITY GROUP A2 (HMGA2) EXPRESSION AND CORRESPONDINGLY LOW EXPRESSION OF ITS REGULATORY COUNTERPART LET-7B Copley, MR, Kent, DG, Benz, C M, Rowe, KR, Delaney, A, . Marra, M and Eaves, CJ 4 FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS AND SERVICE NEEDS OF ADULTS WITH 22Q11.2 DELETION SYNDROME G Costain, A Ho, D Young . , EWC Chow, AS Bassett 5
Adaptive critic-based neuro-fuzzy controller for dynamic position of ships

In this paper, three adaptive critic-based neuro-fuzzy controllers are presented for improving attitude and position control of ships. The controllers include vessel position and heading errors and their derivatives as inputs. Three critic based reinforcement learning methods evaluate the situations of the ship in terms of satisfactory achievements of the ontrol goals. The critic agent output, namely the reinforcement signal, is a measure of the controlled system stress. The controller modi es its characteristics in a way that the critic stress is decreased. The proposed controller has a simple structure and shows satisfactory transient responses and robustness to model uncertainty
Preschool education students' attitudes about the possible impact of music on children's speech development

Music and language are means of human communication, whose common medium is the sound occurring in a unit of time. Numerous relevant studies show that the constant implementation of various forms of musical activities influence the development of a child’s speech and motivates the development of pre-reading skills. A survey formed for the purpose of the study explored the positions of the students of the part-time studies of Early and Pre-school Education on the use of musical, creative musical, and multi-modal activities in their immediate methodical practice, as well as their possible impact on children’s speech development. The results of the study show that the participants believe that the development of a child’s speech is most influenced by musical activities containing multiple verbal elements (children’s singing games, songs and counting rhymes) which are more frequently carried out in practice. Although the participants believe that the activities of rhythmical speech and creating a text to an existing melody influence the development of a child’s speech the most, it is more common in practice to conduct creative musical activities, such as listening to music while dancing and/or painting, as well as those activities related to sound sensitivity, which may be due to the competences of the participants in the listed areas. The respondents who believe that multi-modal activities contribute to the development of a child’s speech, often carry them out more frequently in their methodical practice. The results of the study represent a significant contribution to the further improvement of educational practices.
Metabolic Responses to Arsenite in Rice Seedlings that Differed in Grain Arsenic Concentration

Arsenic (As) occurs naturally in the environment, and is present in all edible and nonedible plant tissues. Plants have multiple mechanisms to prevent plant injury by heavy metals such as As. These same mechanisms could be used to reduce accumulation of As in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grains. From previous study of 1765 international rice accessions, specific accessions were identified as having exceptionally high grain As concentrations (grain As accumulators) and others low grain As (grain As excluders). This study investigated As uptake, transport, and metabolism in six previously identified lines to determine which physiological responses, if any, were associated with accumulation or exclusion of As in grains. Hydroponically grown seedlings were treated with 0 (controls) or 100 mM arsenite [As(III)], and then whole seedlings were analyzed for concentrations of As plus key compounds involved in heavy metal metabolism. Both grain accumulators and grain excluders actively concentrated As within their roots, and both groups had 10-fold higher As concentrations in roots than leaves. In response to As(III), roots of both grain excluders and grain accumulators increased in cysteine and phytochelatin (PC) production, which suggests PC sequestration of As. In contrast, only grain excluders doubled in leaf glutathione (GSH) concentration by 72 h after As(III) addition. Because PC concentrations remained constant in leaves, it appears that the additional leaf GSH in the grain excluders was not used to produce more PC but may instead be forming As-GSH adducts, which also aid in As sequestration. D.J. Heuschele and S.R. M. Pinson, USDA-ARS Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center, 2890 Highway 130 East, Stuttgart, AR 72160; A.P. Smith, Louisiana State Univ., Biological Sciences Dep. , A759 Life Sciences Annex, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Mention of a trademark or proprietary product does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of the product by the USDA or Louisiana State University and does not imply its approval to the exclusion of other products that also can be suitable. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All experiments complied with the current laws of the United States, the country in which they were performed. Received 2 June 2016. Accepted 2 June 2017. *Corresponding author (shannon.pinson@ars. usda.gov). Assigned to Associate Editor Adam Heuberger. Abbreviations: As(III), arsenite; As(V), arsenate; AsA, ascorbic acid; DHA, dehydroascorbate; GSH, glutathione; HPLC, high-performance liquid chromatography. LA, D-lactic acid; MG, methylglyoxal; NIST, National Institute of Standards and Technology; PC, phytochelatin; ROS, reactive oxygen species; TFA, trifluroacetic acid. Published in Crop Sci. 57:2671–2687 (2017). doi: 10.2135/cropsci2016.06. 0493 © Crop Science Society of America | 5585 Guilford Rd., Madison, WI 53711 USA This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Published August 10, 2017
Simulation of fast-flow features of the Fennoscandian ice sheet during the Last Glacial Maximum

Abstract In order to reconstruct the palaeoglaciation in Fennoscandia and northern Asia during the late-Weichselian ice-age phase, simulations with the dynamic and thermodynamic ice-sheet model SICOPOLIS are carried out. Our focus is on the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) around 20 kyr BP. Climate forcing is based on mean annualsur-face temperature and precipitation derived from present data and Palaeoclimatic Modelling Intercomparison Project (PMIP) UKMO21 results for the LGM. These distributions are interpolated via a glacial index defined by the Greenland Icecore Project (GRIP) δ18O record. The extent of the Scandinavian and the Barents ice sheets is reproduced in good agreement with the Quaternary Environments of the Eurasian North (QUEEN) reconstruction, but the Kara Sea and Taymyr Peninsula areas are excessively glaciated. The fast-flow regions derived from the simulations, which are generally connected to regions with a temperate base and temperate ice above, are compared to hypothesized palaeo-ice-stream locations, especially in the Norwegian Channel and the Baltic area. In the Norwegian Channel, temperate basal conditions with temperate ice above prevail and favour fast flow. In the Baltic area, ice-sheet advance is generally accompanied by slow ice velocities (<200 m a–1). Some temporary fast-flow features occur due to transitional temperate-base conditions, and higher velocities arise in retreat phases.
Voxel Free-Form Deformations

A straightforward and efficient deformation algorithm is an important tool for creating more engaging and interactive virtual environments. This paper explores computational factors and algorithms necessary for creating a visually pleasing soft-body deformation effect. We compare the different techniques available, while examining and evaluating the visual and computational trade-offs each method offers. With this in mind, we demonstrate a level of detail subdivision method based upon a grid-spatial partitioning optimisation (voxels and tetrahedrons). We investigate computational speed-ups using the graphical processing units interoperability feature. Having said that, the object voxels, control points, and the associated deformations provide a scalable solution that is suitable for real-time systems. All things considered, we conclude with a discussion on the significance of our work in virtual environments and possible future areas of investigation. Keywords–deformation, convex hulls, 3d, convex, video games, realtime computer generated, interactive
A Rapid Recognition of Impassable Terrain for Mobile Robots with Low Cost Range Finder Based on Hypotheses Testing Theory

We propose a game theoretic non-cooperative algorithm to optimize the induced outage probability in an uplink cellular interference limited wireless Rayleigh and Nakagami fading channels. We achieve this target by maximizing the certainty equivalent margin (CEM). We derive a closed-form formula of the outage probability in Nakagami flat-fading channels, then we show that minimizing the induced outage fading probability for both Rayleigh and Nakagami channels is equivalent to maxi- mizing CEM. We present a non-cooperative power control algorithm using the game theory framework. Through this non-cooperative game, we argue that the best de- cision in such an environment is for all users to transmit at the minimum power in their corresponding strategy profiles. This finding considerably simplifies the imple- mentation of the proposed game.
Reorganization of Duplicate Data Cleaning and Cluster Generation for Documents

This paper proposes a new and efficient methodology for classification of research documents (pdf documents), clean of duplicate data and cluster generation for the documents. The topic the efficient and easiest searching for documents into different clusters makes. This technique can be utilized by search engines to provide relevant results to the user according to query and also utilized by online journal domains that are maintaining large set of documents. This paper also suggests a good cluster generation and word matching technique so, the time consume for finding the appropriate cluster for a document will be reduced. The proper clustering of documents will be further utilized by multi document summarization system, which produces a summary for the documents related to each other
III-V-Based Optoelectronics with Low-Cost Dynamic Hydride Vapor Phase Epitaxy

Silicon is the dominant semiconductor in many semiconductor device applications for a variety of reasons, including both performance and cost. III-V materials exhibit improved performance compared to silicon, but currently, they are relegated to applications in high-value or niche markets, due to the absence of a low-cost, high-quality production technique. Here we present an advance in III-V materials synthesis, using a hydride vapor phase epitaxy process that has the potential to lower III-V semiconductor deposition costs, while maintaining the requisite optoelectronic material quality that enables III-V-based technologies to outperform Si. We demonstrate the impacts of this advance by addressing the use of III-Vs in terrestrial photovoltaics, a highly cost-constrained market.
Effects of Leucine Metabolite (Β-Hydroxy-Β-Methylbutyrate) Supplementation and Resistance Training on Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammatory Markers: a Review on Recent Literature

β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a bioactive metabolite formed from breakdown of the branched-chain amino acid leucine. Given the popularity of HMB supplements among different athletes, specifically, those who engage in regular resistance training, this review was performed to summarize current literature on some aspects of HMB supplementation that have received less attention. Because of the small number of published studies, it has not been possible to conclude the exact effects of HMB on cardiovascular parameters, oxidative stress and inflammatory markers. Thus, the interpretation of outcomes should be taken cautiously. However, the data presented here suggest that acute HMB supplementation may attenuate pro-inflammatory response following an intense resistance exercise in athletes. Also, the available findings collectively indicate that chronic HMB consumption in conjunction with resistance training has no more adaptive advantages associated with decreasing cardiovascular risk factors and oxidative stress markers. Taken together, there is clearly a need for further well-designed, longer duration studies to support these findings and determine whether HMB supplementation affects the adaptations induced by resistance training associated with body’s inflammatory condition, antioxidative defense system, and cardiovascular risk factors in humans.
Twitter Influence and Cumulative Perceptions of Extremist Support: A Case Study of Geert Wilders

The advent of Social media has changed the manner in which perceptions about power and information can be influenced. Twitter is used as a fast ‐ paced vehicle to deliver short, succinct pieces of information, creating the perception of acceptance, popularity and authority. In the case of extremist groups, Twitter is one of several avenues to create the perception of endorsement of values that would otherwise gain less prominence through mainstream media. This study examines the use of Twitter in augmenting the status and reputation of anti ‐ Islam and anti ‐ immigration policy through the controlled release of social media information bursts. The paper demonstrates the use of new media by extremist groups using open source case study data from the associated Twitter traffic of Geert Wilders. The results indicate the pursuit of increased traction for controversial ideals that provoke and incite others towards extremism, violence, racism and Islamaphobia.
Military spending and the risks of coups d'etats

The governments of many developing countries face a risk of a coup d'etat perpetrated by their own military establishment. The phenomenon is especially acute in Africa. We decompose the risk into its component parts: the risk of a plot; the risk that a plot will mature into an attempt; and the risk that an attempt with succeed; and analyze theoretically and empirically the interdependence between these risks and military spending. Since governments can be presumed to want to reduce the risk of a coup, we investigate how they might adjust military spending. We show that although the response might be either to reduce or increase spending, the expected relationship is nonmonotonic, with governments reducing spending until a threshold level of risk is reached above which they increase it. Using both global and Africa-specific data sets we model the interdependence empirically. We find that in countries with low coup risk governments react to it by cutting military spending. However, when coup risk is high, as in Africa, governments respond by increasing spending. An implication is that in these high-risk environments external security protection against coups might reduce military spending.
Turkish monetary policy and components of aggregate demand: a VAR analysis with sign restrictions model

This article estimates the effects of monetary policy on components of aggregate demand using quarterly data on Turkish economy from 1987–2008 by means of structural Vector Autoregression (VAR) methodology. This study adopts Uhlig's (2005) sign restrictions on the impulse responses of main macroeconomic variables to identify monetary shock. This study finds that expansionary monetary policy stimulates output through consumption and investment in the short-run. However, expansionary monetary policy is ineffective in the long-run.
Commitment Problems in Conflict Resolution

Commitment problems are inherent to non-binding conflict resolution mechanisms, since an unsatisfied party can ignore the resolution and initiate conflict. We provide experimental evidence suggesting that even in the absence of binding contractual agreements individuals often avoid conflict by committing to the outcome of a conflict resolution mechanism. Commitment problems are mitigated to a greater extent for groups that opt-in to the conflict resolution mechanism, but only when opting-in is costly. Although conflict rates are higher when opting-in is costly than when it is free or exogenously imposed, commitment problems are greatly reduced among those groups who choose to opt-in.
Bir Uçuş Kontrol Ünitesi Olarak 3x3 Stewart Platformunun Kazanç Ayarlamalı Bulanık PD Denetleyicisi ile Katılık Kontrolü

Stewart platform (SP) mechanisms have wide application area on aerospace and manufacturing industry with its nonlinear structure allowing spatial motion capabilities. However, nonlinearities in the structure of the mechanism lead to complications in the dynamics of the system and result in complex control algorithms for dexterity in motion and force/torque feedback. Therefore, this paper aims to represent stiffness control by means of independent joint fuzzy-PD control algorithm with gain scheduling on an experimental 3x3 SP parallel robotic mechanism to be used as a fly-by-wire flight control unit. Model and real system responses are compared employing simple stiffness control so that the model is valid for control design trials. Following the selection of optimum control coefficients of self-tuning structure, responses are compared with alternative control algorithms like fuzzy-PD, self-tuning fuzzy PD and PD controllers. Optimum control coefficients are selected minimizing force error integral over a spiral force path on nine chosen points of the workspace. However, torque feedback is applied minimizing the torque error for simple angular motions. System responses for selected controllers are presented and discussed.
Beyond a single-determinantal description of the density matrix of periodic systems: Experimental versus theoretical Compton profiles of crystalline silicon

Compton proﬁles of crystalline silicon with a high statistical accuracy and high-resolution (0.11 a.u. in full width at half-maximum) are measured along the three main crystallographic directions and are compared to the predictions of ab initio simulations performed at different levels of theory, within and beyond one-electron approximations. The analysis of the Fourier transform of the Compton proﬁles reveals the failure of the density matrix extracted from single-determinantal models in reproducing some ﬁne features of the electron momentum density of crystalline materials that can be attributed to the instantaneous Coulomb correlation of the electronic motions. The use of a post–Hartree-Fock periodic scheme allows such features to be satisfactorily reproduced. DOI: 10
Tunable broadband optical generation via giant Rabi shifting in micro-plasmas

Broadband, coherent radiation in the optical frequency range is generated using micro-plasma channels in atmospheric gases in a pump-probe experiment. A micro-plasma medium is created in a gas by a focused intense femtosecond pump pulse. A picosecond probe pulse then interacts with this micro-plasma channel, producing broad, coherent sidebands that are associated with luminescence lines and are red- and blue-shifted with respect to the laser carrier frequency. These sidebands originate from the induced Rabi oscillations between pairs of excited states that are coupled by the probe pulse. These excited states become populated in the process of plasma cooling. Thus, the sideband radiation intensity tracks the micro-plasma evolution. The sidebands incorporate Rabi shifts corresponding to varying value of the electric field magnitude in the probe pulse: this makes them broad and malleable to tuning. The intensity of the probe beam ~ 1010 W cm-2, creates a maximum sideband shift of > 90 meV from the carrier frequency, resulting in an effective bandwidth of 200 meV. The sidebands may be effectively controlled by the intensity and temporal profile of the probe pulse. The giant Rabi shift is both tunable and coherent over a wide range of frequencies and over a wide range of atomic transitions. The fact that the coherence is observed in a micro plasma demonstrates that Rabi cycling is possible at high temperature with moderately high laser intensities (1010 W cm-2) as long as transitions close to the driving frequency (▵ ~ 2% ωc) are available.