Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Digital Media Centre 2006-0101 Musical Pattern Design Using Contour Icons

This paper considers the use of Contour Icons in the design and implementation of musical patterns, for the purposes of detection and recognition. Research work had endeavoured to deliver musical patterns that were both distinct and memorable, and to this end a set of basic melodic shapes were introduced using a Sonification application called TrioSon that had been designed for the purpose. Existing work in the field (such as that concerning Earcon design [1]) has considered the mechanisms by which patterns may be made distinctive, but it is argued that separate consideration must be given to the method of making such patterns memorable. This work suggests that while segregation and detection can best be facilitated by the individuality of a patterns rhythm [2] and [3], the retention (and hence future recognition) of a musical pattern is concerned more with its melodic range [4] and contour [5] and [6]. The detection and comprehension of musical patterns based around basic shapes (known as Contour Icons) was tested, within Sonifications of simple data sets generated using TrioSon. A set of test patterns based on such factors as tonality and key was used for control purposes, with Contour Icons being introduced in the second set of tests. Results suggest that significant improvement was made due to the use of Contour Icons, with further work focusing on the many possibilities that such a design framework would suggest.
Possibilities for Development of Female Entrepreneurship in the Rural Areas

The aim of this paper is to analyse the status of women in the rural areas of Serbia. From 2007 to 2013 several surveys and other studies have been carried out. Unfortunately, these studies made by different authors and/or donors lead to almost the same conclusion that the status of women in rural areas of Serbia is very unsatisfactory. Having in mind that the greatest number of farms is located in the Vojvodina region, the emphasis of this paper is on women in this area. The status of women in the society coincides to the position of women in the countryside. Female entrepreneurs are very rare in our society and among all other thing their decision to start a business depends on their level of education and partly on the funds for the realization of entrepreneurial ideas. Women living in the rural areas lack the awareness and the willingness to start an independent business. Although Serbia has signed various international conventions that commit to the gender equality, strategies adopted on the national or regional (Vojvodina) level did not experience embodiment in the practice. Definitely, this affects the reluctance of women to engage in entrepreneurial activities and the number of female entrepreneurs has decreased between the two surveys conducted in 2003 and 2007. In order to improve this situation there is a need for various forms of education and training for women, depending on their preferences, age, level of education and other factors. However, there is a small number of women who are willing to engage in entrepreneurship in the rural areas. Potential female entrepreneurs cannot be left to fight the market alone, it is necessary to create business incubators where they will receive help in decision-making and establish special guarantee funds. We used different research methods: desk research, analysis of survey previously conducted on a representative sample of female entrepreneurs and managers and qualitative research. The importance of this paper is reflected in the fact that number of surveys with the same theme of female entrepreneurship performed by various authors and donors in different time periods were analysed and compared and they point out to the altered behaviour of female entrepreneurs and managers. Namely, the female entrepreneurship in Serbia is in a worse position today than it was before 2007.
The Study of Relationship Management with Customer and Quality Relationship, Brand Equity (Case Study: Rasht Tejarat Bank)

In this research based on bank customers attitude was used the modeling structural equation method for explanation of the relationship between customer relationship management variables, relationship quality and the value of brand equity dimensions. Standardized questionnaire was designed, and 270 questionnaires was distributed and collected. The result of data analysis was shown which directly customer relationship management and relationship quality (β=0.42) and indirectly is effective on the value of brand equity dimensions. Also the result of this research  Correspondence should be addressed to Reyhane Yosefi, MA in administration, orientation export and marketing,
Size and book-to-market factors in Australia

There is continuing debate in the asset-pricing literature as to the acceptance of the Fama–French three-factor model. While this model has received strong empirical support from tests in the US equity market, tests of the model in the Australian market have yielded inconclusive findings, particularly in respect of the high-minus-low factor. Prior research in Australia has suffered from limited datasets in respect of the accounting variables, and previous results vary with the scope of the dataset employed. Our study provides two advances. Firstly, the study utilizes a purpose-built dataset spanning 25 years and 98% of all listed firms. Secondly, the study employs a more appropriate portfolio construction method than that employed in prior studies. With these advances, the study is more able to test the three-factor model against the capital asset-pricing model (CAPM). The findings support the superiority of the Fama–French model, and for the first time align the research in this area between Australia and the USA.
Implicative algebras: a new foundation for realizability and forcing

Abstract We introduce the notion of implicative algebra, a simple algebraic structure intended to factorize the model-theoretic constructions underlying forcing and realizability (both in intuitionistic and classical logic). The salient feature of this structure is that its elements can be seen both as truth values and as (generalized) realizers, thus blurring the frontier between proofs and types. We show that each implicative algebra induces a (Set-based) tripos, using a construction that is reminiscent from the construction of a realizability tripos from a partial combinatory algebra. Relating this construction with the corresponding constructions in forcing and realizability, we conclude that the class of implicative triposes encompasses all forcing triposes (both intuitionistic and classical), all classical realizability triposes (in the sense of Krivine), and all intuitionistic realizability triposes built from partial combinatory algebras.
Feasibility analysis of Scaled Agile Framework for a high-tech company

Agile project management has recently become very popular within software development industry and now a lot of large organization tend to adopt agile in the same trend. While Agile itself is not meant for the large organization. Then, large-scaled Agile has been introduced in order to overcome the problem. Our aim for this study is to analyze the feasibility to apply, one of the most famous, Large-Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to one of a big high-tech company which already went through the Agile transformation. We conducted our research by using the interview as our main method of data collection. We aim to gather data from people from a different role and different level within the organization in order to get the diversity of information. Then we conducted data analysis to identify their current challenges with their Agile. We found out that SAFe is a very well defined framework consists of many useful concepts. SAFe also gave us a better understanding and enlighten us on how to scale up Agile within a large organization. Lastly, our finding indicated that nowadays large organization with agile methodology are still having trouble with applying Agile with high-management level.
Role of Oxygen in Amorphous In-Ga-Zn-O Thin Film Transistor for Ambient Stability

The role of oxygen in amorphous InGaZnO thin film transistor (a-IGZO TFT) is studied for the device ambient stability. The threshold voltage (Vth) value of 350◦C annealed a-IGZO TFT decreased apparently with the staying duration, and the average value shifted from 10.2 V to 5.8 V after a 9–day staying at the atmosphere. After raising the annealing temperature to 450◦C, the electrical stability issue was improved significantly with superior electrical parameters, including low threshold voltage (Vth), low subthreshold swing, high carrier mobility and a small Vth variation of ±0.5 V. It can be attributed to the enhancement of bonding energy of oxygen in the thermally-annealed a-IGZO film with the increase of thermal annealing temperatures. Besides, the stronger oxygen bonding could also suppress the absorption/desorption and UV-induced migration at the back surface, causing better electrical reliability and immunity against UV radiation, respectively. All these results showed the ambient stability is greatly related to the oxygen in a-IGZO film, and the desired electrical characteristic can be achieved via the optimization of thermal annealing process. © 2012 The Electrochemical Society. [DOI: 10.1149/2.012301jss] All rights reserved.
A New Lightweight Symmetric Searchable Encryption Scheme for String Identification

In this paper, we provide an efficient and easy-to-implement symmetric searchable encryption scheme (SSE) for string search, which takes one round of communication, <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$O(n)$</tex-math><alternatives><mml:math><mml:mrow><mml:mi>O</mml:mi><mml:mo>(</mml:mo><mml:mi>n</mml:mi><mml:mo>)</mml:mo></mml:mrow></mml:math><inline-graphic xlink:href="ghoshray-ieq1-2820014.gif"/></alternatives></inline-formula> times of computations over <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$n$</tex-math><alternatives><mml:math><mml:mi>n</mml:mi></mml:math><inline-graphic xlink:href="ghoshray-ieq2-2820014.gif"/></alternatives></inline-formula> documents. Unlike previous schemes, we use hash-chaining instead of chain of encryption operations for index generation, which makes it suitable for lightweight applications. Unlike the previous SSE schemes for string search, with our scheme, server learns nothing about the frequency and the relative positions of the words being searched except what it can learn from the <italic>history</italic>. We are the first to propose probabilistic trapdoors in SSE for <italic>string search</italic>. We provide concrete proof of non-adaptive security of our scheme against <italic>honest-but-curious</italic> server based on the definitions of <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref12">[12]</xref> . We also introduce a new notion of <italic>search pattern privacy</italic>, which gives a measure of security against the leakage from trapdoor. We have shown that our scheme is secure under search pattern indistinguishability definition. We show why SSE scheme for string search cannot attain adaptive indistinguishability criteria as mentioned in <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref12">[12]</xref> . We also propose modifications of our scheme so that the scheme can be used against <italic>active</italic> adversaries at the cost of more rounds of communications and memory space. We validate our scheme against two different commercial datasets (see <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref1">[1]</xref> , <xref ref-type="bibr" rid="ref2">[2]</xref> ).
Fostering Entrepreneurs' Capabilities to Outline Sustainable Strategies in 'Stunted' SMEs through Modelling and Simulation: a Dynamic Resource-Based View

The literature recognises the phenomenon of ‘dwarf’ or ‘stunted’ small and micro firms (in Italian nanismo aziendale) and that they might represent potential lost opportunities for owners and the local economy. Based on a field survey conducted by Bianchi et al. (2003) and the analysis previously developed by the authors of this paper in sketching a simple ‘insight’ model to simulate the behaviour of such firms (Bianchi & Winch, 2005), this work aims to show further research developments in the effort to better understand the business dwarfism phenomenon. A system dynamics model replicating the basic no-growth, cyclical behaviour attributed to “stunted” SMEs is firstly analysed. Alternative policies arising from different entrepreneur’s targets and attitudes towards strategic resources, aimed to change that behaviour to one of stability or steady growth, are then tested and commented. Although the model encompasses a larger range of inter-relationships than in its early version, it is still a simple insight tool that will be used by the authors in a later step of the research, in
INTENSIFICATION IN DECCANI SHEEP: HAEMATOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL INFLUENCES

Present investigation has been carried out on eighteen growing lambs (Deccani breed) with an average body weight of 12 to 16 Kg at Livestock Farm, Hayathnagar Research Farm (1727N latitude and 7835E longitude and about 515 m above sea level), ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR-CRIDA) to investigate the impact of an extensive to intensive production system on blood bio-molecules in Deccani sheep. The animals were divided randomly into three groups (three males and females in each) taking into consideration the group averages of body weights in all 3 groups were as uniform as possible as extensive (without stall supplements), semi-intensive (restricted concentrate offering in stall) and intensive (stall feeding). Animals under experiment were observed regularly for body weight. Blood samples were taken from all animals in early morning. Hematological analysis in terms of red blood cell count (RBC) and white blood cell count (WBC) was performed within 1-2 hours after collection using haemocytometer. Serum was obtained by allowing the blood to clot in room temperature for 2 hours, centrifuged, and collected in a special eppendorf tubes. Serum samples were stored at -20°C until used. Serum was analyzed for total serum protein, albumin, creatinine, glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, uric acid and urea. Animals kept under intensive system (9.12%) of rearing could achieve superior body weight as compared to extensive (3.87%) and semi-intensive system (6.25%) of rearing. In all production systems, blood haematological and biomolecular parameters were within the range of physiological limits. The animals kept under intensive system were having higher increase in RBC count, cholesterol and creatinine level with less increase in urea and uric acid levels, thus found to be superior to semi-intensive and extensive system of rearing, where glucose and protein level has increased but urea and uric acid level was severely increased. Thus, it can be suggested that intensive system of rearing is better than other systems in terms of RBC count and blood metabolites.
IS TERRITORIAL COHESION NECESSARY FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EUROPEAN REGIONS

The Regional policy of the EU is pursuing the ha rmonious development of the European territory; this is a necessary condition for the cr eation of an environment that is favourable to the convergence of the Union's policies. But, for these policies to converge, it is necessary that there a re common objectives and these can arise only from the existence of common needs. It is obvious that a very different level of development leads to differ ent needs for people and territories and therefore, to the pursuit of different objectives. The introducti on of the territorial cohesion as an objective of t he European Union through the Treaty of Lisbon has concluded many years of debate over the essence and future of the EU. But is this a prerequisite for th e sustainable development of the EU regions? To answer this question, in this paper we will try to show the importance of the territorial cohesion in the EU. In order to do this, we will place the evolutio n of this concept in parallel with that of developm ent and also with the process of enlargement and of dee pening of the EU. We will thus try to determine the influence that territorial cohesion has on regions and on the European construction so that in the end we should be able to explain the effects that it has o n their sustainable development.
Effect of Water Velocity on the Timing of Skeletogenesis in the Arctic Charr, Salvelinus alpinus (Salmoniformes: Teleostei): An Empirical Case of Developmental Plasticity

Phenotypic plasticity has been demonstrated in fishes but rarely addressed with respect to skeletogenesis. The influence of water velocity on the sequence of chondrification and ossification is studied for the median fins of Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus, during a period of 90 days post hatching. Time of appearance, relative position within sequences, and direction of development among serially repeated elements are compared between two velocity treatments. Water velocity has induced changes in the timing of events and to a lesser extent on the relative sequence events in the locomotor system. Ossification is more responsive to water velocity than chondrification, and early-forming elements are less responding than late-forming elements. Directions of development are fairly conservative. It is suggested that a faster sustained swimming (behavioural adaptation to a higher water velocity) could induce differential mechanical stresses on developing skeletal elements involved in locomotion and therefore induce changes primarily in the timing of the ossification.
Sender-Receiver Games

Standard game-theoretic solution concepts do not guarantee meaningful commu- nication in cheap-talk games. In this paper, we define a solution concept which guarantees communication for a large class of games by designing a behavior pro- tocol which the receiver uses to judge messages sent by the sender on acceptability. For that, we will make use of the Nash equilibrium concept for which truth-telling is a consequence. Uniqueness is nevertheless not a consequence, but after reasonable selection it is. Further, we will come to a method to compute all equilibria very easily.
Sexual Selection, Social Competition, and Speciation

Rapid divergence and speciation can occur between populations with or without ecological differences under selection for success in intraspecific social competition-competition in which an individual must win in contests or comparisons with conspecific rivals in order to gain access to some resource, including (under sexual selection) mates. Sexual selection theory is extended to encompass social competition for resources other than mates. Characters used in social competition can undergo particularly rapid and divergent evolution owing to (1) their great importance in determining access to critical resources, (2) the absence of a limit to change (except by selection in other contexts), (3) the generation-to-generation relentlessness of selection on these traits. (4) the potential for mutually accelerating evolution of preference and attractiveness in contests involving "choice," and (5) the very large number of factors that can initiate trends, including mutation and drift leading to use of different physiological or behavioral characteristics as signals, the role of novelty per se in the evolution of combat and display, ecological or habitat differences influencing the form of combat and of signals, and (in species capable of learning) imitation of idiosyncratic characteristics of successful individuals. Many species-specific signals heretofore attributed to selection for species recognition ("isolating mechanisms") are probably instead products of social selection. This may help explain the rarity of reproductive character displacement and other phenomena predicted by the species recognition hypothesis. Examples from a wide variety of organisms illustrate patterns predicted by social selection theory, including (1) exaggeration and rapid divergence of traits (e.g., weapons, pheromones, plumage, flowers, and song) used in social competition, (2) a correlation between type of social system (intensity of social selection) and distinctiveness and exaggeration of social traits, (3) sexually monomorphic extreme development of socially selected traits when both sexes compete socially, (4) occurrence of distinctive signals in allopatric populations lacking sympatric congeners, and (5) more rapid divergence (less phylogenetic conservatism) of socially competitive compared to non-competitive signals. Rapid divergence under social selection may accelerate speciation due to effects on pre-mating interactions, as well as on critical social determinants of survival and reproductive success which would put hybrids at a disadvantage. Maintenance of parapatric boundaries (extensive contact with little or no geographic overlap) between socially selected species may sometimes be due to competitive exclusion in sympatry between populations whose primary divergence has been social rather than ecological. Patterns of variation in socially selected characters demonstrate the wisdom of Darwin's distinction between natural and sexual selection, and the applicability of sexual selection theory to social competition in general.
Modeling And Position Control Of Scara Type 3D Printer

: In this work, a scara robot type 3D printer system is dynamically modeled and position control of the system is realized. For this aim; computer aided design model of three degrees of freedom robotic system is created using SolidWorks program then obtained model is exported to MATLAB/SimMechanics software for position control. Also mathematical model of servo motors used in robotic 3D printer system is included in control methodology to design proportional controllers. Uncontrolled and controlled position results are simulated and given in the form of the graphics.
Antimicrobial Effect on Bacteria in Biofilm and Planktonic state

The elimination of contaminating bacteria is essential in order to achieve proper wound healing. Bacteria can occur in two different states, as free-living (planktonic) cells or in aggregates adhered to a surface (biofilm). The bacteria behaves differently depending on in which state they occur and their differences and their sensitivity against Chlorhexidine digluconate have been of key interest during this thesis work. To investigate this, time-kill studies have been performed on the two common wound bacteria P. aeruginosa and S. aureus under static and dynamic conditions. The studies were performed on bacteria in both biofilm and in planktonic state. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), the minimum biocidal concentration (MBC) and the minimum biofilm eradication concentration (MBEC) for the antimicrobial compound Chlorhexidine digluconate against the bacteria were used in time-kill studies under static and dynamic conditions. In the static time-kill studies the bacterial were treated with different concentrations of Chlorhexidine digluconate in the range from below the MIC to above the MBC. In the dynamic time-kill studies Chlorhexidine digluconate was added continuously to the bacteria to reach the determined MBC in different times. Results from the experiments showed that P. aeruginosa was less sensitive against treatment of Chlorhexidine digluconate than S. aureus was. There seemed to be persister cells within the P. aeruginosa population during all experiments since they managed to recover from antimicrobial treatment even if the bacterial concentration at a point was below the limit of detection. The experiments also showed that killing of P. aeruginosa seemed to be Cmax-driven, which means that a high concentration Chlorhexidine was needed to be delivered fast to the bacteria to achieve the best rate of killing. For S. aureus the killing seemed to be AUC-driven which means that a lower amount of the antimicrobial could be used but the bacteria needed to be exposed for a longer time. When the two bacterial species were in biofilm, both were less sensitive to Chlorhexidine digluconate and a higher concentration was needed in order to achieve the same rate of killing as for bacteria in planktonic state.